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Evening star., 1924-11-17
HOLD FIRM OFFICIALS
KNEW OF MAIL PLOT
Government Witnesses Expected to
Give New Turn to Testimony
in Indiana Case.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associate Press
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, November
1.-THE Hawkins Mortgage Com
pany mail conspiracy case entered
into what Government officials be-
lfeVe will be its final week today
with indications that the line of Gov
ernment testimony will take a new
turn. Homer Elliott, United States
district attorney, indicated he will
open up with testimony intended to
show the 5 defendant officials OF
the company on trial knowingly par
ticipated with Morton s. Hawkins.
fugitive head of the concern, i'm the
alleged swindle, which, it Is charged,
amounted to approximately $4,000
600.
The mass of evidence, documentary
and oral. which was introduced by
the Government during the first
week of the trial had to do princi-
pally with the operations of the CON
cern as whole.
The defendants through counsel
have announced they will base their
defense on the ground that as en-
pioyes of Hawkins they were not re-
sponsible for the operations OF his
company and were not a party TO
them.
About 40 witnesses remain to tes-
tify for the Government.
Evening star., 1924-11-17

PAID IN z MONTHS
Gilbert Reports on Present
Status of German Rep
aratiOnS.
Bv the Associated Press.

by the Associated freSs
BERLIN. November 17.--Germany' S
reparations payments of goods in
kind during September and October
totaled approximately 170,o00,000 gold
marks, according to a report just
issued by Seymour Parker Gilbert,
agent general for reparationS payments.
More than 143,000,000 of this total
has been turned over to the various
creditor states, the agent general
having Il cash balance of 26.000,0 600 on
hand.
Germany's cash payments under
the annuities proviso specified in the
London agreement total 20,000.000
gold marks. She is also credited with
29,750,000 on account of export levies
assessed by Great Britain under
the reparation recovery act, while
Frances shares from the same source
are given as slightly over 100000. the
French levieS being of comparatively
recent origin.
Tke armies of occupation are
charged in the agent generals report
with 100000, while 23,000.000 was
turned over to Germany's credit by
France and Belgium on account of
receipts emanating from the occupa-
tion of the Huhr, the seizure of GUS
toms and the operation of Rhineland
railways.
The acquisitions for damages and
furnishings under Rhineland agree
ment and other costs incurred by the
mixed commissions during September
and October are estimated at 26,000,-
900. The cost of maintaining the
agent generals office during the first
two months of it's existence is esti-
mated at 100000
Mr. GiIbert's notification of his de-
ma ion DprDlit the 9
committee to assert its jurisdiction
over the auditing and disbursal of
funds assessed against Germany by
creditor states under the recovery
acts meets with the temporary ap-
proval of the German press. There
is general demand. however, that
this issue receive early Qualification
so far as the legality of the 20 per
cent export levy is concerned.
Evening star., 1924-11-17
BUILDS AERIAL TOWER
AT CUMBERLAND, MD.
q. S. Army to Maintain Observa.
ton Station With Radio and
Wire Operators.
Special Dispatch to The star.

CUMBERLAND, Nil, November Il.
A fine modern aerial observation
station building, equipped with radio.
te'egraphfc and telephone service, is
under course of construction by the
aviation section, United States Army,
on the local landing field, five miles
south of this city.
From three TO five Government
aerial radio operators and observers
will be on duty regularly at the new
station for the purpose of Informing
flyers as to weather conditions and
other information.
The landing field is being used at
times by Government airmen of the
Westinghouse to- Datyon aerial mail
route and by other Government and
private airmeD. 1t is also equipped
with fuel and supply station.
1t is likely that hangars for p'anes
and other necessary buildings will be
erected on the landing field in the
near future. according to flyers. The
field Is controlled and maintained
Jointly by the Government and the
local Chamber of Commerce aviation
committee,
The new building is 20 by 80 feet
in dimension and is provided with
living quarters for the operators and
airInen and has an observation porch.
Evening star., 1924-11-17
c. OF c. ASKS HALT
ON TAX PUBLICITY
Proposes immediate Repeal
of Provision of New
Revenue Law.

The Chamber of Commerce of the
United States has proposed immediate
repeal of the income tax publicity
provision of the new revenue law and
the organiza ton of tax commission
to simplify tax regulations.
These recommendations are con-
tanned III a statement by the Chamber
OF commerce. presented to President
Coolidge, in which are outlined its
positions on the principal national
economic questions before the country
today.
Publication of income tax returns,
the statement declared. violates the
good faith which the Government
owes to its citizens to protect them in
their private affairs"
The chamber also asked for eXten.
sion of the budget system, a contin-
uation Of the principles embodied in
the Railroad Labor Board, establish
ment of an immigration commission
TO recommend and administer legis-
lation and the development of water
ways.
ASSni;S Rail Bill.
The weil-Barkley bill proposing
abolishment of the Railroad Labor Board
WITS assailed as cong step backward I"
Without assuming to pretend that
the present construction or compost
lion of the Railroad Labor Board is
IN all respects perfect" the state-
meut declared, the chamber finds
that tbs principles embodied in the
labor provisions of the transporta alton
act establishing the board are
sound
SO as to permit the activities it
advocates in trade associations, the
chamber said it would appeal to Con-
gr"ss for minor amendments to the
Sherman act. 1t pointed out that in
order to visualize before the public
as well as the Government the actual
business status of trade associations,
the membership of the chamber,
through a referendum vote, had made
the following recommendations:
statistics OF capacity, production,
stock and sales and statistics of
. actual prices in closed transactions
should he collected by trade asso-
citation for its industry or branch of
commerce.
Such statistics should be dis
tributed without any comment or in
terpre tation which could induce or
facilitate concerted action on the
part of members.
Available TO Public.
THE statistics should be made as
available by a trade association to
the public and Government agencies
as to the members Of the associa-
ton
On the merchant marine question
the chamber committed itself to
policies of subsidy. mail subventiun,
private as against Government own
crsh1p and operation and most strong
iy against Government operation in
competition with private operation
which depresseS private investment
and initiative in this important field"
The chamber proposed in connec-
flon with the development Of inland
waterways that Congress be asked to
detail United States Army Engineers
to make "a comprehensive survey of
the waterways of the country as
whole in their relation to other
transportation agencies, and to recom-
mend a definite plan and schedule Of
Evening star., 1924-11-17

NOTE: Have your
coffee ground right, and
Immediately on getting
it home place IL in a
container, which is a
protection from the
moisture i'm the atfffos=
phere. A Mason fruit
Jar makes a very satis-
factory container.
Evening star., 1924-11-17
HELD IN AUTO THEFTS.
Man Claiming Home in D. c. Take
After Chase at Hagerstown.
nisratch TO The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
HAGERSTOWN, Md, November II.
Captured after n chase through this
city last night man. giving the
name of James White, Washington,
D. &. was being held today as an
autojack for Martinsburg. w. Va,
authorities.
When arrested he was driving a
stolen Martinsburg car.
Several weeks ago, while residing
at local hotel. he registered under
the name of Shipment"
Local authorities are in communi-
cation with Washington police, be-
lieNing the man may be wanted there
Evening star., 1924-11-17
Bank Employees
Viii Be Trained
To Use Firearms

BY the Associated Press.
CLEVELAND. Ohio. November
17.-Employes of the Cleveland
Trust Co. whose duties bring them
into Hobbies of the company's 53
banks win be trained III marks
msnship to perfect a complete
secondary line of defense against
bank robbers 1t Is said to be the
first bank in the country to adopt
the plan.
Fifteen thousand dollars has
been invested for firearms. bank
officials announced last night.
Training will begin November 25
on ranges in the basement of the
main office, where 10000 rounds OF
ammunition and 1000 targets will
be used.
Evening star., 1924-11-17
Safety FIRST.
From the Sporting and DRAMATIC News.

From the Sporting and Dramatlc News,
An Eng1ishman was teaching a
Scottish business friend how to play
golf. On the first tee. he poured out
copious stream of instructions and
wound up with the fine old maxim:
But remember. Sandy, whatever
you do, keep your eye on the ball"
II Will that" said Sandy. who had
Just paid half n crown for it. II Iiana
trust that cad1ie o mine at all"
prioritieS for waterway develop
ment.~
Suggestion that the Executive bud
get should cover the entire FINANCIAL
program of the Executive for the fls-
cal year so that the public might un-
derstand the Presidents program and
what 1t would cost to carry it was
made.
Evening star., 1924-11-17
BLIND REFLECT DAY.
War Veterans Association Con-
yention Comes to Close,

Raymond d. Day of Baltimore, Md ,
was reelected commander Of the
United States Blind Veterans of the
World War at the closing session of
the third annual convention here
Saturday night. Dean Larson of
Utah was named senior first vice
commander: J. L. Funk, Baltimo ore,
Md, second vice commander.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-08-09
Robert Stead

y AV74oa or TIE COW pUNCHEQ TIE
LONESTEAOERS " 'NEl6ABOQS- ETC
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-08-09
WORK "UNDER FIRE"
FOR NEW MEMBERS

Twelve hundred new members Sc
cured in the period elapsing between
the rising and setting of the sun was
the achievement of Oklahoma Ameri-
can Legionnaires recently in a mem
bership drive. Their drive was inten-
sIye and along the following lines:
Assembly was bugled at a. m. At
9 80 LegiOnnaires were folding their
napkins after breakfast served by
the Auxiliary at the Legion home At
Z the workers went forward into
battle amidst the patter Of real ma
chine guns and the roar Of real cam
mons. All through the day the ma
chine guns were in operation. Each
hour the fire whistle sounded, assem-
bly, call was blown and bomb hurled
into the skies, to explode 200 feet
above the earth.
On the walls at General Headquar-
tiers" a chart was placed containing
a series of trenches. Each mans name
was listed In the first trench and his
status and dine of advance during the
day noted by a red thumb tack. When
the objective was attained by any
Legionnaire he was crowned with an
Indian headgear and thrown in as q
reinforcement in the salient where the
line was weaker. BY this plan every
Legionnaire's yalor under fire was re-
corded.
Cars were Communicated to seek
out prospects living in the country
where many an ex-service man was
made Legionnaire by the barter prin-
ciple Of change-chickens eggs and
pork in many instances being accept
ed in lieu of the necessary three
bucks membership dues.
Police patrols and fire carts were
pressed into service to bring i'm the
handcuffed prisoners.
The Legion band and bugle corps
played on the streets during the day.
Airplanes were used in distributing
literature. One thousand theater
tickets we're thrown from high build
ings.
Booths were maintained at prOmi-
nent corners where many a thirsting
ex-servlce man was near-beered and
pretzeled into the Legion.
Reports of the progress of the drive
we're radio-broadcast throughout the
day.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-08-09
NeD Officers Chosen
at Georgia Convention

]. R. Fitzpatrick Of Columbus was
elected Georgia commander of the
American Legion at the closing ses-
gions Of the sixth annual convention
held In Savannah. Ga. recently. The
election was made unanimous after
Alexander Fawcett Of Savannah with
drew from the race Other officers
elected are: State adjutsnt, NJ. C.
McAfullen, Columbus; senior vice
commander, H. A. Carithers. Winder;
junior vice commander, Leroy Cowart,
Statesboro; chaplain, John Hogan,
Salvation Army, Rome historian, Miss
Elizabeth Grimes, Atlanta; state
treasurer, James A. Bankston, Allan
ia. Asa W Gambler Of Atlanta was
elected national committeeman: Hey
ward Hosch, Gainesville. alternate ma
tional committeeman. Mrs Boyce
Ficklln. Jr., was elected president Of
the American Legion Auxiliary for
Georgia.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-08-09
MARY
SUCCEEDS
ON
MAIN STREET
By LAURA MILLER
KANSAS SPIRIT
. = i. 7717.aT. = ~
g by Laura Miller


In Chicago there is an informal or
ganization known as the Midland AM
thors. Its members are people Who
write and live in the Middle West
Some are famous folk, most are not.
Nearly all OF them are proud of the
fact that they have stuck TO the coun-
try they know and love and have not
let the whirlpool Of publishing ,Qter
ests in New York suck them in.
There's one independent state where
the native writers aren't content to de-
pend on membership IN an orgaulza.
ton out of their own confines. The
Kansas Authors club has an interest
ing letterhead and an active organiza-
ton all its own. The president lives
in Manhattan, but it's Manhattan, Kan.
The vice president has created
most interesting life under conditions
that some women would have fretted
themselves i'll over. She was a city
girl with plenty of money. Just when
she had finished high school and was
ready to study for the stage her IA
Their lost all his money. That was IN
Chicago. Her secondary ambition was
TO write. So she wrote for the living
that had to be made, but it was other
folks letters that she indited Grad
ually she climbed up the ladder until
she was head of the correspondence
department of great mail order
hOHCn n nrnQF m n nTrpriufa fiFA
height Of that ladder, remember that
on the catalogue and letters of mail
order store depend all the business
that other stores pay statesmen up 10
$4,000 salaries for.
Then, as Mrs. James Patrick, she
happily gave up the business career
to move to a little Kansas village.
There was no railroad within 80 miles
of the Gables" as the Patricks named
the rooftree that grew to be a charm
ing ranch house adjoining the village
Then the railroad came through-so
far south that the county seat moved
down to the steel rails, and the Pat.
ricks followed, to make new home
at new town, Satanta.
Meanwhile Mae Patrick had caught
the spirit Of enjoying "the real things
of life, friendship, love, the simple
things, the brilliant minds Of which
there are many in a small community,
the poor and the wealthy, all the real
people that one comes face to face
with in the small place. She's vol
unteered on many civic jobs, shes
served on the Republican state eXecu-
tive board. she's worked on the com
mittee appointed recently by Secretary
Work to investigate Indian affairs, Ana
always, she's kept to writing for sheer
love Of It, Just now, she says she's
putting together a series Of sketches
Of "the real people of the great
Southwest"
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-08-09
Quick Witted, but

Afraid TO breathe, almost, the re-
turned reveller crept quietly into his
bedchamber as the gray dawn was
breaking. Sitting on the edge Of the
bed. he cautiously undid his boots
But. with all his care. his wife stirred
In bed. and he presently was all too
wen aware Of a pair Of sleepy eyes re-
gardug him over the edge Of the sheet,
"Why, Tom" yawned the little
woman. show early you are this morn
ing"
Yes. my dear" replied Tom, sitting
a groan. i've got 70 60 to Montreal
for the firm today"
And replacing his footgear the
wretehed man dragged his acilns
limbs out again Into the cold an
nearuess streets
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-08-09

manager OF the business In all but
title, who had known him in the old
da-s when he had been Mr. Denny"
bore him into the private Office which
had for SO many years been the sacred
recess Of the senior Grant. Only big
men or trusted employees were In the
habit of passing those silent green
doors.
"Well, Murdy, old boy, how goes it?"
Grant had said when they met, aEing
his hand in a husky grip.
Not so bad, sir; not so bad. con-
sidering the shock Of the accident. sir.
And we are ell so glad to see you
we who knew you before, sir"
Listen. Murdy." said Grant. Whats
the idea Of all the sirs2'
why" said the somewhat abashed
official, you know You are now the
head Of the firm. sir"
Quite so. Because a chauffeur neg
lected to look over his shoulder I am
converted from q cow puncher TO a
sir. Well, 80 easy on it, II man
has native dignity in him he doesr' t
need 1t piled on from outside"
very true sir. hope you viii he
comfortable here Some memorable
matters have been transacted within
these walls, sir. Let me take your hat
and cane"
Cane? What caue?'
"Your stick. sir; didn't You have
stick 2"
what for7 Have you rattlers here?
on see-more dignity. No, l don't
carry a stick. Perhaps when I'm
old"
"Ycall have 10 try and accemmo-
date yourself TO our manners, said
Tones, when Murdoch had left he
room. "They may seem unnecessary.
OF even absurd. but they are sane
toned by custom. and, you know, civ
ilizauon Is b4ilt on custom. The poet
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-08-09
coaYaIoer b1 R0BERT sTeAO

had ridden down the foothill trails to
the thunder Of many accompanying
hoof-beats, the old ranch became sud
denly a place very quiet and still and
alone Y.D sat down in the corner of
the big room by the fire, and saw
strange pictures in its dying embers.
Zen. Zen! Transley
was a good fellow, but how much
man will take with scarce a thank
you'll Presently Y.D. became
aware Of a hand resting upon his
shoulder, and tnging from its finger
tips came something akin to the al
most forgotten rapture of a day long
gone He raised his great palm and
took that slowly ageing hand. once
round and fresh like Gems, In his To-
gether they watched the fire die out in
the silence Of their empty house.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-08-09

know that have never worried about
money Il I had I wouldn't be here. /
don't care for the money but any son
of-a-gun WHO takes It from me is a
better man than l am, and III sit up
nights at both ends Of the day TO beat
him at his own game. Now, just as
soon as you can line up some one to
take charge I'll have TO beat it."
Grant put his affairs in order as
quickly as possible, and started for
the East with a trunkful Of clothes.
But even before he started one thought
had risen up to haunt him. lie crushed
Il down, but Il would insist. If only
this had happened year ago.
Grant reached his old home city late
at night, and after a quiet cigar and
stroll through some of the half-for-
fotten streets he put up at one of the
best hotels. He was deferentally
shown to a room about as large as
the whole Landson house; soft lights
were burning under pink shades; his
feet fell n0iselessly on the thick car
pets He placed a chair by a window,
where he could watch the myriad
lights Of the city, and tried to appraise
tho new sphere in which he found
himself 1t would be a very different
game from riding the ranges or rop-
inz steers, but it would be a game.
nevertheless; game in which he
would have TO stand on his own
resources even more than in those
brave days in the foothills. He
relished the notion OF the game even
while he was Indifferent to the prize.
He had no clear idea what he even
tually should do with his wealth;
that was something to think about
very carefully IN the days and years
to come Ia the meantime his Job
was to handle big business in the
way It should be handled.
He turned the water into his bath;
there was a smell about the towels.
the linen, the soap. that was very
grateful to his nostrlls
In the morning he passed by the
Office Of Grant & Son. He did not
where a great brass plate announced
the law firm OF Barrett Jones, Barrett,
Deacon & Barrett. He smiled at this
elaboration Of names; 1t represented
three generations Of the Barrett fam
lily and two sons-in-law. Grant found
himself specializing over name for
the Landson ranch; II might have
been Landson, Grant, Landson, Muir
ply, Skinner & Pete.
AS a result Of his Interview II was
arranged that Mr.. Jones, second
lumlnary of the firm of legal lights,
should take Grants affairs under his
particular care until the young West
erner felt safe in his new saddle.
When Grant, accompanied by Jones.
finally appeared at the Office Of his
fathers firm he was received with
Difference amounting almost to obeis-
ance Murdoch, the chief clerk, and
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-08-09
To Teach Flag Rules
in All Texas Schools

Standard flag rules are to be taught
In all the schools in the state Of Texas,
as a result Of a campaign waged by
the Texas department OF The American
Legion for the Introduction into the
schools OF q flag etiquette code. Flag
etiquette is TO be made a part Of the
course in civics. The state textbook
commission authorized the adoption OF
the flag code following the appearance
before 1t recently OF the state com
mander Of the Legion. who submitted
the code TO the commission along with
arguments showing why II should be
adopted
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-08-09
HAVE YOU AN ACRE OF
DIAMONDS?

There's only one section Of This coaH'
try-or OF any Other-wheFe Mss
Mile" would be a title of love ahd
honor and distinction. Miss A.tt'e'
Mildred Lewis Rutherford undaH9.ti 81!
was when, as a little girl she lotst
over lessons at beautiful SOLD lla'
hogany school desk. Miss Mile s"S
was at eighteen, when the world oesa1
to open before her, especially lhe sra
cious world of art and travel iha' ~
"Old South" liked to give its ga j
And Miss Mile she still is, to an ~
wider and more appreciatiye gf'-p1
when, as president Of the Lucy u
Institute of Athens, Ga, she -0l1
other girls at the same precious Il
mahogany desks OF her own slFil.3'.-
It's been a life, she insists lsoAA
in the dramatic qualities ina. "'l
make other girls want 70 read
hers. But is 1t so commonp,ase H.
able 10 see value in the very
that have been familiar througa ~
years? Not only 10 see that Yais7
to preserve 1t, to make it yieia
to oneself and a service 10 naa'
ers?
This is the essence Ct Miss A.'7
achievement Not long ago soa'7
the hard-headed members Of .ae
ems Chamber Of Commerce weat a
see whether there was really aa
much out there at the old saA2.L
found big double reception
furnished elegantly, but more
comfortable home than gre
entry Of an educational ias
They found the George J. >e-
lection Of oils and water co.
lures 'of the old Cobb hone.
T.ucy Cobb herself, rescued
home of a family Of erSt"
servants" historic furnt.-
legends OF some Of the bes' +.
ern culture adding TO It's l1s-e
o. with model apartments +
ers' quarters and bathrea.
where" that appealed to tHf.s FER
souls,
So they went back to then
And they picked out the He
had the gift Of CAB and asked
write up what they seen
He started his story
Of the Cbsutauqua lectrs
~ Diamonds Remer.
farmer who sold out 81.
search for gold. while rs
VINO bought the fsru
mond mine when Ae
the worn hillsidess