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Evening star., 1924-09-13
Shanghai Forces Centering on
Railroad Key Town.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
SHANGHAI, September 13-Rival
forces Of warning Chinese military gov
ernors. battling for possession of
Shanghai. disregarded their tradition
al rule against fighting in the rain
today. when firing was resumed at
Hwangtu, Is miles west of here, while
that area was being soaked by a new
storm.
The kiangsu military governor was
reported to be rushing reinforcements
to Chanchow. 110 miles from Shanghai,
to defend that town against the ad-
vancing Chekiang troops who took
Thing yesterday, according to a Chinese
observer who arrived here today from
Chekiang. 146 miles west of Shanghai.
The observer was one of three Chi
nese messengers dispatched from Ant
ing, 20 miles west of here, to view op-
erations of the Kiangsu forces. He
succeeded in reaching Shanghai by
steamer after viewing the invading
kiangsu army from behind it's lines.
Both Use ARTILLERY.
The observer discredited the asser-
tions Of the Chekiang forces that they
were victorious in the vicinity of
Hwangtu during the past three days.
He said the Kiangsu forces were fully
confident and organized we'll. The OBJ
server said he had witnessed night
battles in the outskirts of Hwangtu
in which both sides used artillery.
In the battle he witnessed the
Kiangsu artillery forced the fighting
and advanced into the outskirts of
Hwangtu.
On the lining front. 100 miles west
Of here, the Chinese saw the rival
forces in action and the leader said
there were more than 1000 wounded
filing the hospitals and University
dormitory at Soochow, So miles west
Of Shanghai.
A Japanese news agency here re-
ceived a report this morning from
Peking. saying that the Mukden Rail-
way line had been closed to traffic.
This was taken as an indication of
impending warfare between Gen.
Chang Tso-Lin, Manchurian dictator,
and Wu Pei,Fu, military leader of
the Peking government.
The equipment of the kiangsu
troops was said by the observer to
be superior to that of the Chekiang
forces. He added that the Chekiang
field guns and ammunition were
faulty An examination of number
of shells, he asserted, revealed a
great proportion of "duds."
The ineffectiveness of shellf1re by
the Chekiang forces. the observer
said, was shown in an examination of
the wounded, which revealed that
nearly all were victims of rifle or
machine gun fire.
Lungwha headquarters Of the Che
kiang troops issued no communiQue
today
Evening star., 1924-09-13
ROBINSON IN PARIS.
Will Meet Young Today to Dis
cuss Reparation Task.

PARIS, September 13.-Harry M.
Robinson of Los Angeles, who is to
assist Owen D. Young in his post of
temporary agent for reparation pay
ments, reached Paris last night from
where he landed at noon
from the steamer Leviathan.
Mr.. Robinson Is to meet Mr.. Young
today, after which they will confer
with M. Delacroix, trustee for rail-
way bonds, and Signor Nogara,
trustee for Industrial debentures.
Later Mr.. Young and the other Dawes
plan officials will discuss the prog
ress that has been made in getting
the plan started.
Evening star., 1924-09-13
BARRIERS ADMIT WOMEN,
Union Rolls. Thrown Open After
15-Year Fight.

INDIANAPOLIS, September 15.-
Delegates attending the convention
of the Journeymen BARRIERS Interna-
tional Union here voted late yester-
day to admit women to membership
In the organization. Action which
followed the favorable report of a
committee on amendments to the con-
stitution, came after an all-day de-
bate, in which the proposal was Wig
orously opposed.
Women first sought membership in
the union Is years ago, it was said,
but heretofore have been denied ad-
mission.
Evening star., 1924-09-13
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
PARIS, September 13.-Georges
Carpenter, Immediately upon his
recent return to France, lost an
other battle, concerning which
there. was absolutely no publicity
beforehand and as to the result
of which strenuous attempts have
been made to preserve secrecy.
Georges opponent was garage
attendant and the fight was
combination of Marquis of Queens
bury rules and catch-as-catch-can
wrestling. The boxer entered the
garage in q great hurry and or
dered the attendant to take his
machine to the second floor in
the elevator. Such work not
Evening star., 1924-09-13
GIRL THIEF SENTENCED.
Gets Indeterminate Prison Term
for Bond Theft,

NORRISToWN. Pa, September 13.-
Miss Alva Goldsmith, 81. former Sec
rstary to the treasurer of the Merton
Title and Trust Company of Ardmore,
was today sentenced to an indeter-
inmate term in the State Industrial
Home for Women by Judge Williams
for the theft Of $500 in bonds from
the trust company.
Sidney Sterling of Crisfi0d, Md, her
fiance. who was convicted by jury of
receiving the stolen bonds, was sem
fenced to two and one-half years in the
Montgomery County jail.
Evening star., 1924-09-13
JOHNSON TO OPEN
SERIES At Detroit
Ace to Oppose Sylvester
Johnson of Tigers as West
ern Trip Starts.
HOW THEY STAND.
BY JOHN b. KELLER.

New York 50 So $50 .ss3 .57s 10
BY JOHN b. KELLER.
DETROIT, September 14.-Bucky
Harris and his Bucks were ready
to open their big drive for the
American League pennant here to-
day, with the threetime champion
Yankees right at their heels. This
afternoon the Tigers, who still. figure
they have chance at the flag. were
to be encountered in the first game
of series of three to be played on
Navin Field.
Walter Johnson, who has won 10
games in a row, to equal the seasons
pitching record established by Hollis
Thurston of the White Sox, was
slated to toe the slab against the
Tigers. Cobb was expected to op
pose the Bucks with Sylvester john
son. his best right-hand finger.
The Washington Johnson arrived
here yesterday. coming to Detroit
direct from Philadelphia instead of
club, and the day of rest ought to
have left him well prepared for the
initial battle in the West.
The Detroit johnson has been care
fully nursed by Cobb lately in an
ticipation of the argument this aft
ernoon. He has not pitched SO well
against the Bucks this season, but
since they last faced him Sylvester
has been doing some excellent work
on the mound.
Buys Two Players.
President Clark Griffith announced
this morning that he had purchased
from Memphis of the Southern As
sociation Third Baseman Doc Prothro
and Pitcher Kelly, both to report at
the Tampa training camp next spring.
Prothro started the present season
with the Nationals as their regular
third sacker, but soon was snppiant-
ed by Oswald Bluege. Then Doc was
sent to Memphis in part payment for
Tom Taylor, who also was tried at
the hot corner but did not prove as
dependable as Bluege.
Prothro's greatest value was as
batter. He did some good hitting
while with the Nationals, and Pres
ident Griffith endeavored to have him
return to the club this week that he
might be of use as a pinch hitter
during the remainder of the year, but
the Memphis management would not
part with him. Griffith decided to
sign the doc for next year.>as he has
NO really dependable utility infielders
on the Nationals roster, and Prothro
has been recommended as the best
available in the minors. The Ma
tionals sent Prothro' to Memphis in
June. with no strings attached, and
the present deal is an outright. pur-
chase.
Kelly is a righ-hand hurler, re-
ported by President Grifith to be a
youngster, but little seems to be
known of his record.
Evening star., 1924-09-13
Ivy. FIND DOUBTED.

NAPLES. September 13.-Consider-
able mystery is developing here as to
the authenticity of the reported dis
covery by Prof. Mario de Martino-
Fusco of the lost books Of Livy, in
view of his con tinued absence and his
persistent refusal 20 far to answer .
summons of the prefect to mako q
detailed report Of his. discovery.
Evening star., 1924-09-13
M. Garagen'on" Uses M. Carpenter
For Floor Mop in Fight in Oily Ring

being a part of his particular
work, this freeborn French citizen
refused.
Carpenter renewed his instruc-
tions somewhat sharply and when
the attendant persisted in his re-
fusal and made. some remark
about fresh war profiteers"
Georges swung his famous right.
It didn't land, for<the garage
man nimbly lodged. made, a dive
for Carpenters legs, brought the
boxer down and literally wiped
the oily, begrimed floor with
Georges latest natty suit.
Evening star., 1924-09-13
Typhoon Hits Kobe Docks.

LONDON, September 13.-The cargo
sheds on the docks at Kobe, Japan,
were extensively damaged by a ty-
phoon which swept the harbor. says
. dispatch to Lloyds from Kobe to-
DAY. The cotton stores ut Osaka also
were damaged by the storm.
Evening star., 1924-09-13
Gen. Bliss Sails for Home.

CHERBOURG, September 13.-Gen.
Tasker H. Bliss, who has been attend
ing the League Of Nations sessions
in Geneva in connection with the
peace plans in which he is interested.
was passenger on the Berengafia
sailing from this port today for New
York.
Evening star., 1924-09-13
ALLIES EVACUATE HALF
OF SEIZED TERRITORY
Practically Only Land Still Held
Is in Prussian Sections Not
Specified in Treaty.

By the Associated Press
ESSEN, September 13-Almost 48
per cent of the area affected by the
Franco Belgian occupational advance
of January, 1928, has already been
evacuated and the foreign troops now
are virtually only occupying Prussian
territory, which is not included in the
provisions of the treaty.
The French garrisons at Bochum,
Dortmund and Gelsenkirchen have
virtually withdrawn altogether and
such small contingents as have re-
manned behind are only being re-
tanned to carry out the occupation
formalities.
Evening star., 1924-09-13
Nero's Bathhouse Found.

MILAN, Italy, September 13.-Nero's
pompous bathing house, the largest
of the Roman period yet discovered,
has been excavated at Agnano. near
Naples. The structure Is six stories
high and 1,125 feet long. The three
topmost galleries were reserved for
individual steam baths.
Evening star., 1924-09-13
SUN STARTS TO WAR.
Leaves Canton With Regiment on
Way North.

BY the Associated Press.
CANTON, September 13.-Dr. Sun
YatSen, the head of the South China
government, accompanied by a regi-
ment of his troops, has departed for
Shiuchow in the northern part of
Kwangtung Province. the greater
part of which is under his control.
MARCH ON CHANCHOW.
Evening star., 1924-09-13
Press to Home
Within the Hour

The Stars carrier system covers
every city block and the regular edi-
ton is delivered to Washington homes
as fast as the papers are printed.
Evening star., 1924-09-13
WEATHER.

Partly cloudy tonight; slightly
cooler; tomorrow fair; moderate
west and northwest winds. Tenn
perature for "a hours ended at pm.
today: Highest, S3, at pm. yester-
day: lowest, 65, at $50 am. today.
Full report on page ,.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-12
URGE RESTRICTING
 CHILD WEDDINGS
Plea Made to Have New York Adopt Stringent Laws

Syracuse, N. Y, Nov. 1c.--Tight- ening of restrictions on the marriage of children under 16 fin New York state was urged at luncheon ses- sion of the state conference on charities and correction convention today by Irving Goldsmith of Sara toga Springs, deputy state attorney general, and member of the New York state commission to examine laws relating to child welfare. sf'
 Despite the fact that New York state brides itself upon laws sup posed to restrict the practice, Mir. Goldsmith declared, fragrant viola tions have been disclosed in surveys by civic organization. Marriage is taking place at any age in most parts of the state, he said, and some of the brides have been found to be from 13 to Is years old. In one case recently investigated an II year old girl was found to be married, the speaker asserted.
 Absolute prohibition of marriage by persons under Is years of age. and legislation designed to require Chat a certain period must elapse between the time of application for a marriage license and issuance of the license were recommended by Mir. Goldsmith as possible remedies for the situation. The records, which show scores of children under Is married and then divorced within a few weeks are a disgrace to the people of the state, he declared.
 Dr. David Mitchell of New York, president of the New York state association consulting psychologists, another speaker at the luncheon, asked that serious consideration be given to earlier sex education of children, with frank answers 10 their questions by parents and ed ucators.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-12
QUEER WHAT FOOLS WISE MEN CAN BE.
So Declares H. D. Taft at Sun,
 day School Convention

Waterbury, Nov. 12.-"Its funny what fools wise men can be" was the statement of Horace n. Taft, head master Of Taft school, WatcItown, in addressing 900 delegates of the state Sunday school convention at the Second Congregational church here this noon. Mir. Taft's remark was apropos of his topic Flaw observance and enforcement" reference being made to the opinions expressed by certain educators calling for "mak- ing the liquor law a dead letter."
 The three day convention opened here this morning at l0:45 with John w. Potter superintendent of the First Methodist Episcopal church school and chairman Of the conven- ton presiding. Prof. II. Augustine Smith, director of fine arts at Boston University led the first number on the program which consisted Of song worship and talk on hymns of Gods wonder world" Prof Osbert w. Warmingham dean of the depart- mcnt of English Bible at Boston University, followed with a rapid fire talk on God in Nature" His talk was followed by Mir. Taft. Recess followed until o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-12
?. v. (. 4. NOTES

Miss Jeannette Duchess of the National Board of the I. ". C. A., New York city, spoke before the monthly meeting of the board of the New Britain Y, w. C. A. on the uni fed education program. The Y. W. C. A. in keeping with the changes in the trend of education is suggesting conferences on the unified program as planned. The complete develop ment Of the girl along the lines of health. general education, world fel- lowship, religious education, is the task which the association sets for itself In giving abundant life to each girl who enters its doors.
 The practical program includes the meeting of a council twice a year. This council is made up of representatives Of the Industrial, Girls Reserves, Health, Residence General Education and General Membership departments, who dc the planning A committee of spe. cialists on health, religious educa- ton, world fellowship, citizenship legislation, dramatics and psychol. ogy will meet with this council tc provide the method.
 The existing committees of the as sociation will promote the classe' decided upon in the conferences. The New Britain association hope to work out such a plan.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-12
SUIT AGAINST RAILROAD
 SETTLED OUT OF COURT
New Haven" Buys New Auto For Richard Myers Whose Car
 Train Smashed.

Settlement out of court was reach- ed last night in the suit of Richard Myers against the New York, New Haven & Hartford railroad which has been in the courts for nearly a year.
 Myers drove his car. a Ford coupe, from Sunset Rock last De- cember and as he was crossing the railroad tracks. the wheels caught in loose planking and were so firmly lodged that he was unable to re- move the car. The train failed to stop and the car was demolished. Myers, through Klett & Alling brought suit against the railroad and settlement was made by purchasing a new car for Myers.
 The suit of Donald McLarcn against Robert Holtzmann, the result of a motorcycle accident, was also settled out of court last night. Nc. Laren was crossing Elm street neaI his home last June and was knock cd down by the motorcycle, driven by Holtzmann. He was confined to the hospital for some time and he brought suit through Klett & Aling.
 Both cases were on the docket for trial in the court of common pleas at Hartford this morning
New Britain herald., 1924-11-12
Twelve Negroes Were
 Victims of RiOting

Harrodsburg, Ky, Nov. 1?.- Twelve negroes were victims of riot ing at the Dix river dam construc- ton camp Sunday night and Mon day, it developed today. Ten have hecn secretly sheltered at homes of friends and two are in a hospital here where their recovery is said to be doubtful.
 Leroy Smith, probably the most seriously injured. was suffering from m injured knee when the outbreak occurred and was forced to leave his bed and fec His frequent stumbles during the four mile re- treat further injured the wounded knee and his doctor predicts he will he crippled for life even fl he re- covers.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-12
SCHWARM FAILS TO ATTEND
 BERLIN POLICE COURT
Erstwhilc Prince Forfeits Sa5 Bond by Abscnting Himself Without
 Explanation.

New Britaiu's pride, Harold C, schwarm, got severo attack of stage fright last night and did not appear to do his act before Judge George Griswod In the Berlin town court, Harold. thereby and as re- suit, forfeited s25 of somebody's hard earned money.
 He was scheduled to appear in court to answer 10 charges of oper- atlng motor vehicle without regis tratlon. license or lights, and he was arrested on said counts by Con- stable Frank Brown Monday even ing,
 The former dish maSseuse had adopted new name, Thomas Van De We're" which he tried on the Berlin officer. but 1t didn't get a tumble and the constable voted the show a fizzle,
 Just now the song being sung by Berlin authorities is. Has Anybody Here Seen Harold, Harold" finish 1t out yourself.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-12
TOTAL ECLIPSE OF SUN
 WILL BE OBSERVED HERE
Old Sol Will Be ObsCured On Morn ing of January 24, Astron-
 omcrs Say.

New Britain will witness total eclipse of the sun for a few min utcs on the morning of January 24 1925, sometime between and 9:30 o'clock, according to the closest possible calculations of astronomers.
 It will be the first total eclipse ever seen in this state by anyone now living. While eClipses of the sun are not rare occurrences they do not occur in this part of the world within spaces Of several hun dred years,
 During the period of the eclipse all light from the sun will be to- tally cut off and the city will be plunged into darkness. A band of darkness about 100 miles wide will swing across the continent, its southern extremity coming about at Central Park. New York city, and it's northern extremity being near the Masss chusetts- Connecticut state line. New Britain Is in the center Of the band.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-12
BAR SOLICITING
 IN B|G HOTELS
Red Cross Drive Not Permitted
 in LObbieS

New York, Nov. 1o.-For the first time since the American Red Cross started its annual Roll Call cam paigns eight years ago. the city-Wide drive for members started yesterday in New York with no tables or booths in the hotel Hobbies. The l2O principal hotels of New York city which are members of the Hotel As- sociation announced this year the association had decided to enforce a policy adopted two years ago barring the solicitation of funds in their lob bies for any purpose.
 The hotels, it was said on behalf of the association, themselves will contribute to Red Cross funds and will assist the Red Cross representa- tives to solicit memberships and con- trbutions among their employees. They informed the Red Cross, however, that they have decided, re- gretfully, no longer to make any ex- captions to their rule against solici- tation of guests.
 Officials of the Red Cross here de- clned to comment. They admitted however, the organization has been denied the use of the hotel Hobbies for the roll call campaign.
 Arrangements of several of the best known hotels likewise refused to talk on the occurrence, but on behalf of I. Fluegelman, owner of Twelve East S6th street Apartment Hotel and Secretary and Houses Com mittee Chairman of the Hotel Asso- citation, 1t was explained last night that the action of the association was decided upon at a meeting Of the House Committee.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-12
Heavy Fog at New York
 Holds Up All Shipping

New York. Nov. 12.--A heavy fog over New York harbor, the North and East rivers upset shipping schedules today. The Mauretania was more than two hours late in leaving her pier because of the thick weather, while several incoming liners were delayed from three to five hours in landing.
 Ferry schedules were badly tan gled. Freight transportation was al a standstill
 By noon the fog had lifted suffi- ciently to permit marine traffic to resume its normal course.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-12
100000 Damage Suit
 Taking Too Much Time

Dedham, Mass, Nov. l2.-On the ground that seven court days would be required to rule on the HOO re- quests by counsel for instructions, given each request two minutes, Judge Callahan in Norfolk county superior court today adjourned the Willett-Herrick s15,O00.OOO damage suit to November 2G. He told counsel that some means must be found during adjournment of cut ting down the mass of detail to be handled by the court.
 The trial, said to be one Of the longest on record, this morning reached it's 169th day. It was start ed November 6. 1918, when George F, Herrick brought action to re- cover from Robert r. Herrick and others the amount he alleges was lost by him .h"orsh a conspiracy M which. according 10 his claim, he was deprived Of control of the American Felt and Daniel Green Felt companies.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-12
Hurt in Auto Accident
 Awarded S1, 100 Damages

3acob Ella of this city was award- cd si.cu0 and his wife. Mrs. Mar 'ha Ella. s2oo in the superior court in Hartford yesterday in suits grow
 irr out of an accident at Flood s ror1cr. when an automobile operat- cd by Mrs. Konna A. George Of Hartford and containing her daugh- 'cr-inlaw, Mrs, Esther George ": Hartford, and Mir and Mrs Flis
 o,rr'urned. Elias collar hone was frartured Mrs, Elias nervous sys- te,l vas deranged, and Mr> Esther George injured 2 bo;e in her 7'ck.