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, 1924-05-06
A DANGEROUS BILL
(OttumWa .Courier)

N('N%it@A ~ -
The Senate's committee on territorial
affairs has voted favorably on the bill
providing that after 1892 Porto Rico shall
have the right TO elect lis own governor
and the Insular legislature the right to inn
peach. In effect ;his bill would grant the
petition of the u~nionist party in Porto Rico
which is in the majority at present. There
is ample reason for regarding the propOs-
ID step as an unwise one, involving a Sc
rious risk not only for Porto Rico but for
the United States Government Itself,
Porto Rico has a territorial form of
governm mt now. The governor is ap-
pointed by the president Of the United
State; so bare some Of the other major
officials, including the attorney general.
The members Of the laW-making body
and several other minor off :ials are elect
ed The municipalities have home rule.
There is a high percentage of llllteracy
in Porto Rico. It being reduced grad
ually by the American Government. 1t
cannot be brought to the point at which
intelligent self government will be practi-
cable in Porto REQ for manv years. The
eight year interim contemplated by the
proposed legislation IS far TOO short.
Porto Rlco's population IS largely of
African blyod. There is a Spanish strain
also. There are few Americans on the
island Since the United States acquired
Porto Rico, following the Spanish-Amer-
lean war. it has enjoyed progress which
cannot be described in mere words. This
is the testimony Of responsible American
, 1924-05-06

Mercury, smallest Of the planets. is
due to pass between the earth and sun
on May Z,
The transit will take place n:he late
afternoon. 1t viii be partly visible 10
Boston and the eastern part Of the Unit
ed States. Mercury when in transit will
appear as a round black dot on the face
OF the sun. Boston American, goth
April.
, 1924-05-06
TELEGRA Ms.
ST. CKOIX STATION.

Geneva, May 2nd The League OF
Nations has officially announced the con-
vocation for September Isl, III Geneva.
London, May End. The Jap.nese Adj
miralty recently bought from the Ger
man naval designer Prof. OswarI Eram,
his plans for a giant SubmerslbIe cruiser,
according to a report quoted by the dip
lonatic correspondent of the Daily Tele-
graph. The writer adds that Japan is
believed already to have ordered the
building OF one of these cruisers Of about
1900 tons.
, 1924-05-06
citizens who have known Porto Rico for

citizens who have known Porto Rico Tor
a quarter Of a century.
san Juan, the capital, is the most mod
ern and advanced city in the West lDdleS
with the possible exception or Havana.
American and Foreign money is being IN
vested there; building operations are ac-
tive: business is on a sound basis. These
things are true because investors have
confidence in Porto Rico with America
standing sponsor. Just so long as the
United States government retains It's
present grasp upon governmental affairs
in Porto Rico, relinquishing its grip by
not the slightest degree, progress can
continue on a sound basis and II Ve8tmenls
viii be safe. That safety will disappear
Just as rapidly as American control IS
iessened, and in the same degree.
The American flag floats ever Porto
Rico, but an alien lanGuage Is spoken
there. The children in the schools sing
America, " bu they have little concep-
ton Of its meaning. The natives IL the
mountains know nothing about govern
ment; patriotism Is, for them, an uneX-
plored aud undiscovered mystery.
In the municipal governments OF Porto
Rice, s here The educated teW have an
opportunity to exploit he ignorant, INT
crate many, graft relgns supreme. lhe
~insular legislature is by no means free
from taiut; The cUurto are tar from moor
ruptibie. Patriotism and respect for con-
stitutional government, as abstract but
real impulses, are little known IN Porto
Rico, even among the educated natives.
1t is Americas duty to save such a
people from itself; or more properly, to
save the helpless many from exploitation
by tie enlightened few.
No government which depends for its
strength uUon tie suffrage OF the people
can be stable unless the Leople are en-
lightened and patriotic: They cannot be
patriotic without education ana enilght-
enment:they can be educated and enlight-
ened without embracing patriotism In
til education and enlightenment ave had
their way Ton several generations In Por-
to Rico. the people will not be c pabIe OF
self government America IS learning
that self government is the WelghtIest
responsibility the Creator mas given to
His children. Porto Rico Progress Aprlt
26tb.
, 1924-05-06
LOCAL

The 5. 8. Guiana for New York is due
at Fredcriksted at 6 O'Clock on Friday
morning.
Of a line Of rain was measured at the
Fort this morning and Ii at Frederlk-
sted.
, 1924-05-06

of the pilots and mechanics employed by
the combine which handles the air mails
was settled today and the men will re-
sumo work on Monday. The strike be-
gan on March 3lst.
Berlin, May 2nd.-Atheism is on the
decline 10 Berlin, according to ProfeS-
sor Schmidt Of the Protestant High
Church Council. In 1922 he said 20, 600
persons who has surrendered their
membership anG became atheists were
received back into the church. There
was a similar movement last year and
the prospects for the church are extreme
ly bright. CIergymen of all sects re-
port a wide revival Of religious a.tivi-
ties in Berlin. with larger attendance
at all services.
Atlanta, Ca, May 2nd.-A revised
check of the regions stricken in several
Southeastern States by violent wind
storms, placed the total known dead at109,
more than 500 injured, scores homeless
and est mated property damage Of more
than $40. 900. 900.
London. May 2nd--In the course of a
speech at a great gathering Of the Prim-
rose League, the Conservative 0:ganiza-
ton, Marquis CIcz)n gave his first view
of the Labour Government aud incident
ally predictei thu the Conservative ban
ner would before long be again floating
high in the SKY. He asserted that the
Conservative Party was preparing itself
with ali the energy in our power Tor the
renewed struggle that cannot long be de-
layed". Regarding the Labolr Govern
ment, Lord CurzJC said. There is a
government in power which has only con
formed 10 its title insofar as il is Ia0Our-
ing in very deep water. Thr Socialist
Government was going to give Us the
pure milk Of SociaiIs n, bat So far the
cow has not provided muc1 beverage. In
foreign affairs the only thing the Gov
eminent has done has been to sit in a
friendly conference with representatives
of the most cruel and bloody government
that Europe has known since the French
Revolution. MIR. Baldwin outlining the
policy of the Conservatives, said the
party was ready to enter into any
conference to consider Limitation OF
ornaments, but we cannot allow any
weakening of the defence forces. The
Conservatives he said, stood for stricC
carrying out of the treaties of peace
and would make the League OF Ma
tons the pivotal factor of their poll
cy. He said that they stood for unity Of
the Empire and of the people at nome
and regretted that their modes scheme
OF preference witch the DomInIons had
not been accepted. The eX.Premier ex-
pressed the fear that the negotiable I
suit of the rejection Of imperial prefe--
Evening star., 1924-06-20
Deatbs.

MILAN. Wednesday, June Is, 1924, at $50
pm, SARAH c. lnee Gallagher), beloved
VIE Wiie OF OF the he late Thomas Nolan. Funeral
81, saturday al $40 an, thence to ST.
Ai0ysius Church. where solemn high mass
GiiIot GnI be sung sung at o am: Interment Mount
vited to attend. 2os
NOLAN; All members Of Liberty Council, No.
residsncs en- W, b. L.. are requested to meet at
O'Clock sharp ON Friday AN evening fEas Fnner,i i
u.pv NARY i.!s n MCCARTHY. a iisq.ii fres.
ovERToN. Thursday. June 10. 1924 AN.
Drew j. beloved husband of Julia 4. and
iather OF Grace overton. Services at
me iae. ;. 5. H. Hines Co. funeral home. 2sn
RABY: Thursday. June 10. 1924. AI,MrRA
~; beloved wife of the late st. George r.
@ haby and e. mother of Mrs. Myra r. Hey
from residence Of her son, is44 Merdian qnsnI
Pl; nv: on Saturday, June q. at gao
tend. Interment Glenwood cemetery. 20
RlDENoUR. Thursday. June 10, 1924 ,t
Georgetown University Hospital, SYLVIA
b.. widow Of Walter s Ridenour. Funeral
from N the chapel Pet Of W r.; speare Co, 1905
Interment at Glenwood cemetery.
sToMBoCK. Departed this life Thursday.
Inhe heiSrod ~, ds24 at O'clock o'clock an. SUSAN
her residence. 1917 10Th ST. NV. Resides
her husband she leaves three sons to mourn
her loss. w. H.. L. l.. and f. r. Stombock
az Of Washington, d. c. Funeral SATURDAY
afternoon. Services at . pm. Georgetown
Lutheran Church, Wisconsin ave and Volta
pi. NV, thence to Cedar Hill cemetery
Relatives and friends invited
WRIGHT. Departed this life after q brief
illness, Friday, June 90 1924, at am
JOHN WRIGHT. He leaves TO nour, thei,
loss one sister, Mrs Lille Coates; two
brothers, Walter Wright and Joseph Parker
Notice of funeral later John It Rbjnes a
Co. undertakers. in charpe
Evening star., 1924-06-20
WILL PROBATED.
Estate of Frank n. Walker Val
ued at $279, 900.

Frank H. Walker, former laundry
man, who died May %, left an estate
valued at $4,000, according to the
petition Of his executors for the probate
Of his will. The estate includes realty
in Washington valued at $4,000, prop
erty at Atlantic City worth $4,000 and
land at Miami, Fla, estimated at $780,
900. The cash, stocks and bonds are
estimated at 100000
The widow, ,drs Bel E. Walker, is
named sole beneficiary Of the estate,
with a request that she take care Of the
testator's sister, Fannie j. Yeatman,
and his sister-in-law, Gertrude M. Mar
tin. The widow, William Z. Thompson
and George Kearney are named as execu-
tors
The estate of Dr. Hugh C. Dufrey, who
died May 81, is valued at s64,400 by
the National Bank Of Washington,
executor of h6 will, which today ap-
piled for probate of the document. DIR.
Duffey owned premises 929 o street
northwest, assessed at $4,000, and had
cash and securities valued at 100000.
Under the terms of the will the widow,
Mrs. Marie H. Duffey, is given the house.
its contents and $4,000 in cash. The
remaining estate is to be distributed
among the six children.
Evening star., 1924-06-20
CONSUL AND Y WORKER
DIES AT HOME HERE
Death Claims G. n. Loomis After
Long Illness, Said to Be Caused
by Climate in India.

Cornwall Hart Loomis. thirty years
old, eldest son of Mr.. and Mrs. George
{: Loomis. formerly prominently iden-.
tined with the consular service and
the 7. M. c. A, died at the residence
OF his parents, 1922 Ashmead place,
today following lingering illness.
During the world war Mr.. Loomis
served overseas, under Gen. Lord, in
the United States Quartermaster
Corps, under whose direction he had
worked for several years before the
war. Later he joined the Y. M. c. A.
to serve with that organization in
Czechoslovakia.
Returning to Washington just after
the war, following an absence Of
about four years, he entered the con-
sular service and was stationed at
Calcutta, India, as vice consul, un-
der Consul General Alexander w.
Wedell. He remained in India for
about two years. The climate of the
latter country is thought to have
been responsible for undermining his
health which resulted in his death.
Mr.. Loomis was born at Parkers-
burg, w. Va, April 81, 1894. Besides
his parents, he Is survived by two
sisters, Miss Helen Gould Loomis and
Miss Katherine Loomis, and two
brothers, Dan G. Loomis and George
Loomis. all of this city. Funeral ar
rangements have not been made.
Evening star., 1924-06-20
THE WEATHER

District Of Columbia, Maryland and
Virginia-Local thundershowers to-
night or tomorrow; not so warm to-
morrow. Gentle to moderate shifting
winds.
West Virginfa-Local Thunderstorm
ers tonight or tomorrow; cooler to-
morrow and tomorrow night.
Records for Twenty-Four Hours--
Thermometer-4 p.m., 80; pm.
"a; IL midnight, 10: am. rs; am.
SO: noon, so.
Barometer - pm, 2sS5; 8 pm.
1884; IL midnight. 29.s8; 4 am, 1884
3 am, 1885; noon, 29.85.
Highest temperature, 92, occurred
at noon today; lowest temperature, 70
occurred at $50 am. today.
Temperature same date last year
Highest, SO; lowest, 70.
Condition OF the Water.
Temperature and condition of the
water at am: Great Falls-Tem-
perature, rs; condition, very muddy.
Tide Tables.
FURNISHED by United States coast
and geodetic survey.)
Today-Low tide, 4:44 am. and 5:21
pm; high tide, 1887 am. and III;
pm.
Tomorrow-Low tide, SAB am. and
6;l5 pm; high tide, 1892 am.
The Sun and Moon.
Today-Sun rose 4:42 am: sur
sets 1887 pm.
Tomorrow-Sun rises 4:42 am; sur
sets 1897 pm.
Moon rises 10:41 pm; sets S:31 am
Automobile lamps to be lighted
one-half hour after sunset.
Weather I'm Various Cities.
Evening star., 1924-06-20
9n M tmoriam.

cAVANAUGH In sad but loving remembrance
Of my dear and devoted mother, MARY z.
CANANACGH, who died eight years ago to-
day, June 20. 1916. Anniversary mass.
When mother breathes her last farewell,
The stroke means more than tongue can tell
The world seems another place
Without the smile of mothers face.
HER DAUGHTER LILLIAN.
HARLEY. A tribute Of love and devotion TO
,1IIo,, 1nr darling son, brother and friend.
taken from US one year ago today. June
20. 1923
So gentle in nature. so patient IN pain,
Ny dear one has left me for heaven to gain.
With nature SO gentle and actions so kind
'ris hard in this world his equal to ind.
wonderful son. loving. SO kind:
behind "01a5tlRi To6R DRToTED Y aofHER ef'
To think of you, dear brother
1t almost breaks my heart;
Your memory is always with me,
anu YOUR TOWING LOVING BROTHER.
Just line of sweet remembrance:
Just memory fond and true:
Just a token of loves devotion,
That l still thinking of you
A SINCERE FRIEND.
HARLEY. In sad but loving remembrance of
my dear husband and devoted father
THOMAS NJ. HARLEY. who died one year
ago today, June 20 1923.
One year has gone and our sorrow fingers
still:
vacant place is in our home that never can
Rut with humble hearts
We bow 10 the Masters holy will.
Trusting Him to relieve our sorrows and palms,
DEVOTED WIFE AND CHILDREN.
Oh, why was he taken. our father. dear,
When earth had SO many it better could sparez
We all have our sorrows,
Some griefs pass away.
But the loss of nv dear father
Grives my heart from day TO day.
LOVING DAUGHTER EVELYN.
LOVE. Sacred to the memory of our dear
mother and grandmother. ROSA LOVE. who
left us one year ago today, June 20 1873.
One we loved so dear.
Has been gone year. e..
Words cannot express how we miss her.
LOVING DAUGHTER AND GRAND
DAUGHTER.
MARTIN. In sacred memory of our dear
mother, LOUISA MARTIN, who departed
this life year ago today, June 20, 1928.
Every day brings back memories,
Every memory brings tear,
Deep. so deep, within our hearts are
Thoughts of meeting mother, we loved 80
dear.
May she rest in her grave as softly as
the sweet leaf that faleth to earth
on autumn eve. THE FAMILY.
SMITH. Loving but sad remembrance Of my
daughter RUTH, who departed this life
four years ago today. June 20. 1920.
| Some day, some time. my eyes shall see;
Some day her hands shall clasp in mine
Anu As'ei MOTHER AND SISTER. .
Evening star., 1924-06-20
MISS RACHAEL LEVY DIES
Retired q. S. Employe Succumbs,
Following an Operation.

Miss Rachael Levy. retired govern
ment employe and a resident of
Washington for fifty-four years, died
at Garfield Hospital yesterday after
noon following an operation. She had
been ill about ten days.
Miss Levy was born in New York
City seventy years ago and entered
the government service here when
she was a young woman. Fifty years
were spent in the land Office and four
years in other departments. She was
retired from the land office March
"a last, at which time she received
numerous testimonials of high regard
from officials and employees.
Miss Levy was treasurer of the
Beneficial Association of the land Of
fice, a charter member of the Pris-
oners' Aid Society and a member of
the Starmont Aid. an organization
for the prevention of tuberculosis
She was a member of st. PauFs Epis-
copal Church for the past eighteen
years.
Funeral services will be conducted
at her late residence, 1851 Shep-
herd street, tomorrow afternoon at Q
o'clock. Interment will be in Rock
Creek cemetery.
Evening star., 1924-06-20
BODY OF F. G. CARPENTER
TO REACH U. S. JULY 10
Remains Will Leave Shanghai
Monday on Board the Presi-
dent Jefferson.

The body of Frank G. Carpenter.
well known American author of
travel articles, who died at Nanking,
China, Wednesday, will leave Shang-
hal on board the United States Ship
ping Board steamship President JET
ferson Monday, according to word re-
ceived from Mr.. Carpenters secre-
tary, George Walthen. The Presi-
dent Jefferson is expected to arrive at
Seattle, Wash, about July 10.
It is thought likely that interment
VIII be in Mansfield, Ohio, at which
place his wife, Mrs. Carpenter, was
buried and where a brother, Reid
Carpenter, and sister, Mrs. S. E.
Findley, now live. Another sister,
Mrs. Carroll Tandy, resides at Vevay,
Ind.
Mr.. Carpenter was stricken on May
25 with the illness that resulted in
his death. He had been making an
extensive tour Of the orient.
Evening star., 1924-06-20
Well Known Odd Fellow Dies.

Word was received here yesterday
OF the death in Augusta, Me-, on June
IL of Charles Z. Lawrence, for many
years prominent member of Metro
politan Lodge, No. 16, /. o. o. F., of
this city. Although away from Wash
lngton for many years, he kept his
m membership in the local lodge until
the time of his death.
Mr.. Lawrence had resided in Asbury
Park. n. j., for several years, during
which time he was employed by cor
respondence schools of Scranton, Pa.
Evening star., 1924-06-20
TEACHING INQUIRY ENDS.
Report on Methods Of instruction
Due June %.

Results of three years investiga-
ton into the condition of classical
teaching throughout the schools of
the United States will be presented
to the fifth annual meeting of the
American Classical League, to be held
in the auditorium Of the New Ma
tional Museum, Saturday morning.
June %, at IL o'clock.
This work. according to President
Andrew F. West, has been of vast
extent and is believed to be the
most impartial, searching and sweep
ing educational investigation ever
made. The facts to be offered the
meeting affect not only the teaching
of the classics, but also of all Ian
guages, Mr.. West added, and have an
important bearing on the whole ques-
tion of reorganizing the secondary
schools.
Evening star., 1924-06-20


The Wedge Club will meet at $50
O'Clock, at City Club.
VIM Mckinley Circle. No. 2, Ladies
of the G. A r, will meet, S o'clock,
at Grand Army Hall.
Business Women's Council will
meet in lecture room of Church of
the Covenant. Address by DR.. Samuel
Shellabarger on the French Posi-
tion." at 7:45 o'clock. Election of
officers for the year.
Sioux Tribe, No. Is, Improved Order
of Red Men, will hold an old-time
Indian smoker. at 623 Louisiana ave-
nue.. Corn and "venison" will be
served in aboriginal style.
The Emmanuel Male Quartet and
Saxophone Club of Los Angeles will
give an entertainment for building
fund of Western Presbyterian Church
The garden party for the benefit of
the Shrine of the Sacred Heart, at
18th street and Park road, will be
continued tonight on the lawn ad-
joining the church.
Mt Pleasant w. c. T. U. will give
an all-day picnic at Vacation Lodge
of the Y. W. c. A, at Cherrydale, Va.
Bring lunch.
Evening star., 1924-06-20
Wilbur to Inspect Navy Prisons.

Secretary of the Navy Wilbur will
begin inspection of naval prisons at
Portsmouth, N. H, June 30, 1t was
announced yesterday. From there he
will go to Utica. N. Y. to speak be-
fore the New York State Christian
Endeavor Union. Later he will visit
Boston and Charleston, S. c. He will
be accompanied by Rear Admiral
Latimer, judge advocate general of
the Navy.
Evening star., 1924-06-20
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

The annual picnic of the Unfver-
salist Sunday school, Church of Our
Father, will be held tomoIpw at
Great Falls. Members of cor yrega-
ton and friends invited.
The League for the Larger Lac will
give an outing to it's membess and
guests tomorrow and Sunday. The
league launch will leave the Wash
ington channel at end of Bureau of
Engraving car line tomorrow at 2
pm. for Chapel Point. Dancing,
swimming and picpjc
Evening star., 1924-06-20

The Deborah Club, the Aloysius
Club, the Roamer Athletic Club and
the Baptist Young Peoples Union
will have annual excursions on the
steamer St Johns, leaving 7th street
wharf at 7:l5 o'clock
Evening star., 1924-06-20

Annual meat consumption per per-
son has declined from 1872 pounds in
1900 to $50.
Evening star., 1924-06-20
FOREIGN,
ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES,

TODAY.
The Wedge Club will meet at $50
o'clock, at City Club.
Evening star., 1924-06-20
Birth.

LowNpEs. To Charles d. and Montagu
Carson Lowndes. q girl at l am. jun
20, 1924
Evening star., 1924-06-20

VIM Mckinley Circle. No. 2, Ladies
of the G. A r, will meet, S o'clock
at Grand Army Hall.
Evening star., 1924-06-20
Carns of Tbanks.

HOLMES. We wish to extend our sincere
thanks and appreciation to many friends.
relatives and fraternal orders for their beau
tiful floral offerings and messages of sym
pathy over the recent loss Of dear hns-
band and father. Rev. JAMES T. HOLMES.
MRS. VIRGINIA B. HOLMES AND Chill
DREN.
SULLIVAN. Your kind expressions of sym
pathy are gratefully acknowledged and
deeply appreciated for my dear sister. who
departed this life June 16; also thanks for
your expression in the beautiful floral
tributes.
BROTHER AND sIsTER-IN-LAw, MR.
AND MRS. LEROY S. KING.
WALTER. I wish to express my sincere ap-
preciation and thanks TO my many friends
for their kindness during the illness and at
the death of my husband. also for the
floral tributes. Thanks also hereby ex-
tended to the Rev. Charles H. Butler for
his beautiful service.
CARRIE s. WALTER. 20'
Evening star., 1924-06-20
ILLINOIS

Nationally known for ac-
curacy, dependabiIIty and
value-17 jewels In a
handsome case
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-04-29
What Folks
Are Saying

judge Howard wcisi. Michigan
supreme court Lawyers should no,
miss chance TO spread the gospel
OF good government"
Kathleen Norris. author; The
long years or the prohibition fgh,
were glorious years. but they are
over The fight. legally. IN won.
The question now is ono Of national
honor and allegiance"
MrS. J. Whitehorn. Oklahoma In.
dian woman: when tho Indian girl
Of my home town OF Harmou
reaches the age OF IS. tho first
thing she wants 60 do IL 10 bob
her hair and wear her stockings
rolled like the white girls. The
older people do not like a."
Mrs. Stella CussonS. Minnesota
woman leader. let us talk citizen.
ship until IL becomes a very part OF
our existence"
REV. VI. s. Ride, Detroit: Some
are 30 onamorcd of the things OF the
world they are eternally poor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-04-29
A Winning Issue


LARRY DAUGHERTY sometime attorney general in
l. formal. public statement says of Jesse Smith:
the department Of Justice, tho
his death understand he frequently made Of oCcu
pied h. others looking private and legitimate matters
for me-.
Daughery also says that his conduct of the department
of justice will be of the issues Of the campaign and
that il viii be a winning issue
Smith occupied office the floor with Daugh
erty in the department of justice building The Con-
gresSona Record May 8 1922 shows that Senator Cara
way in open senate charged that Smith occupied such
office and used department senographers telephones
et cetera.
Thereafter Smith had a desk in the office of Daugh-
erty'S private secretary.
During all the time and up to Smiths death. Smith
and Daugherty lived together First in Ned Mclean's
house II ST. and later at the Wardman Park hotel,
where Smith committed suicide.
If Daugherty ddpt know Smith had office in the
department of justice he is the only in the depart
ment who did not know it.
To be winning issue in the coming campaign. discus
sion of Daughertys conduct of the department of justice
must proceed from basis of fairly approximate truth.