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Evening star., 1924-12-04
NORRIS ASKS j. s.
OPERATE SHOALS
Author of Government Own.
erShip Bill! Urges Senate
Approval.

Chairman Norris of the Senate Agri-
culture Committee, opened the discus
sion Of Muscle Shoals in the Senate
today with a speech recommending &
the adoption of the Norris Govern
ment ownership and operation bill
which was reported by the committee.
The Nebraska Senator reviewed the
Governments work at Muscle Shoals
and declared the primary purpose OF
the property was for the production
Of power and fertilizer and to promote
navigation on the Tennessee River.
Proposes Amendment.
Before Senator Norris started, Sena-
tor Bruce, Democrat. Maryland. Of
fered an amendment to the Norris
bill providing appointment of en-
ployeS to operate the Muscle Shoals
plant under Government ownership
be made solely on merit and not
from any political qualification and
that employees be subject TO the regu-
lations of the Civil Service Commits
sion.
The Underwood plan for the opera
tion of Muscle Shoals had taken a
forefront position today among the
various proposals for a solution of
the long pending problem.
After II became known yesterday
that Senator Underwood, Democrat,
Alabama, had conferred upon various
occasions with President Coolidge
during the process of preparing the
bill. administration leaders went to
the White House to learn the Pres
idents attitude on the measure.
They were said to have been In
formed that the Chief Executive
would await a report from his de-
an opinion on the Underwood pro-
to hear from the President before
the measure was brought up on the
Senate floor yesterday.
Consideration Delayed.
In the absence of word from the
White House, agreement was reached
to postpone consideration of the ques-
ton until today. when 1t is expected
the President Will make know his
position.
Republicans generally feel disposed
to support the Presidents idea as TO
the best plan for settling the Muscle
Shoals issue, which has been buffeted
about in Congress for years. Senator
Underwood expects to receive con-
siderable support from the Demo-
cratic side, and II the bulk of the two
parties unite behind his bill it's pas
sage is assured.
Senator Norris, Republican, Ne
braska, has announced that he will
not support the Underwood bill re-
sardless of the Presidents attitude
He is prepared to fight for the pas
sage of his own measure as reported
by the Senate agriculture committee.
but he declared he realized he would
be waSing a losing battle in the face
OF the Presidents opposition.
Evening star., 1924-12-04
Woman Wearing
$4,000 in Gems
Dies to SaUe Dog
By the Associated Press.


KEY WEST, Fla, December A.
The Ward Line steamer Esperanza.
which went ashore on a reef near
Tampico more than a week ago, was
abandoned, 1t was reported by mem
bers of the crew of the tug Warbler.
which arrived in port here yesterday
following a trip to attempt to assist
the disabled vessel. Members of the
crew said that woman, wearing $50. :
900 worth of tewelry, was drowned
when she was washed overheard from
the Esperanza, while attempting to
save her dog. They did not know
her name. She was believed to have
been an actress.
The woman, IL was reported, had
been taken ashore with the other
passengers, but insisted upon return
ing to the Esperanza to find her dog,
which had been lost. While she was
on the vessel. heavy sea swept her
overheard.
The Esperanza had virtually been
abandoned whom the Warbler arrived
on the scene. members OF the tugs
crew said, and was pounding on the
reef with a hole in her bottom
The vessel was almost total
wreck, and 1t was not thought worth
while to attempt to get her of the
reef. After learning that the pas
sengers and crew had been removed.
the Warbler returned to this port.
Evening star., 1924-12-04
MRS. S|MMS. .FA|NTS
DEPICTING Staying
Kensington Case Before Jury
at Observation-Disclosures
Father But az.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

| Special Dispatch to The Star.
| ROCKVILLE, Md, December "A
| jury was drawn and the trial of
Frederick A. Mcclellan for the mur-
! here this morning.
Following addresses to the Jury by
the prosecutor and counsel for the
| defendant, Mrs. Simms, the widow,
| took the stand and began her story
OF the tragedy which occurred at
the Simms home in Kensington, Md,
November 8. After telling OF the
difficulties between her husband and
| Mcclellan, Mrs Simms tainted on the
| stand and was carried from the court
| room. Her testimony was not con-
| cluded.
States Attorney John A. Garrett
stated that his witnesses would prove
Mcclellan, who is 25 years old, killed
Stmms with a knife after inviting
him out of the house when Simms
accused him of improper conduct
| with Mrs. Simms, and asked conviction
for murder in the first degree.
Calls simms AgEre~sor.
Thomas l. Dawson. counsel for
Mcclellan, said the defense would
ask acquittal because the stabbing
Of Simms. who died from knife
wounds in thc throat, followed a
row in which Simms was the ag-
| gressor and that Mcclellan acted in
self-defense after being ordered to
! leave the house and being followed
| into the yard. He said IT would be
proved that Simms and his wife had
a fight at the eupper table In which
dishes were thrown and that Nc
Clellan, a boarder at the place, was
| innocent Of any improper conduct
Mrs. Simms testified nothing was
| said by Mcclellan inviting her hus-
band outside.
George Mcclellan OF Georgia, his
| father, who is but AZ years old. The
defendants mother and father are
| said to have married at the ages OF
| 16 and Il years and have a family
| Of IL children.
The trial is being conducted before
Judges Robert Peter and Glen H
Worthington. Six of the jury were
taken from the regular panel, while
| a large number of talesmen were
examined in the drawing of the other
six. 1t was apparent when the court
recessed shortly after IL o'clock that
| the whole day would be consumed in
| the taking of testimony.
Eyewitness Gives Story.
George wheadon, IL years old, an
| orphan, living at the Simms home
and the only eyewitness of the cut
| ting, upon whose testimony the State
depends largely for the conviction Of
| Mcclellan, testified that he heard
| Simms tell Mcclellan while the two
| were quarreling in the house that he
would smash his face If he took of
| his glasses.
| The men then went out in the yard.
| he said. and he followed. seeing McClel-
| Ian strike one blow and fee, with
| Simms in pursuit. Simms picked up
! the back of a chair in his effort to
! attack Mcclellan, the boy said, but
gave UP the chase and returned to
| the house, collapsing near the door.
Evening star., 1924-12-04

not greet the President Mr. Dawes
is oonvalescing from an operation.
Mr.. Coolidge, on arriving at hiss
hotel, had a talk with members OF
the reception committee, which in
cluded a number of Chicago leading
business men.
Conferences arranged prior to the
luncheon included appointments with
Fred w. Upham, Republican national
committeeman for Illinois: William
wrigley, jr.: John C. Shedd, John c.
West, secretary of the Republican ma
tional committee.
Former Gov Frank o. Lowden of
Illinois, who has at various time es
been mentioned for a cabinet port
folio, was given an appointment for
the afternoon.
The Women's Roosevelt Republican
Club, as Official hostesses. arranged
a luncheon for Mrs. Coolidge in a
downtown hotel ballroom.
After brief rest President Cool
idge intended to visit the stock
yards and spend an hour or so look
ing over the exhibits before a dinner
at the Saddle and Sirloin Club with
some 500 stock raisers and farmers
and leaders in the meat industry as
fellow guests.
At the same time 20 prominent Chi
cago women will dine with Mrs.
Coolidge in nearby private dining
room. After dinner the women will
join the Presidents party In a box
at the horse show.
The evenings program will include
a parade Of 1880 boys and girls
from Al States, brought here as
guests of the exposition. The horse
show will terminate with the Judging
OF trotting horses for the champion
roadster-stake. The finale will be
the parade of the prize winning draft
horses Of all breeds, Including cham
pions, string valued at more than
q million dollars. The departure of
the presidential party 10 set for s:4S
pm.
Evening star., 1924-12-04

the law now says to the man of
large income: If you lose on your
venture, you will pay 100 per cent
of the loss: II you win, the law will
take so per cent of your profit"
The gift-tax provision Of the pres
ent law was characterized by the
Secretary as one of the futile at
tempts to check avoidance of the
high tax rates and yet not penaiize
legitimate transactions. He said
there was grave doubt" as to the
right of Congress to impose a tax on
gifts at all, and that the manner in
which the provision was phrased had
placed on the Internal Revenue Bu-
reau the duty of passing Judgment
on COUNTLESS straight business deals
to determine whether there had been
a gift" involved, since the statute
compelled the Interpretation of a pay
ment by cash, in an exchange OF
property, as gift, and, therefore, tax
able.
Would Bar Publicity.
Publicity provisions of the present
law should be repealed, the Secretary
said, adding that they were included
In the law when sections penalizins
publication by newspapers of the in
come tax returns were enacted along
side of them.
aside from the question Of the un-
necessary violation of the right OF
privacy, which should be insured to
all citizens in the spirit OF the fifth
amendment to the Constitution" Mr.
Mellon said, at would be interesting
to know what good can be accom-
plished by the provision"
While discussing the question OF
taxation, the Secretary renewed his
appeal that Congress should moi
launch on any new program thai
would call for additional outlays OF
money.
Evening star., 1924-12-04
SIX HELD IN THEFTS.
$4,000 Bond Asked in Case of Al
legged Bandits,

Sidney A. Schwartz. Frank Hernek,
Charles B. Mcdonald, Theodore w.
Merritt, Victor Perry, Jerry Mann and
Scott w. Smith, alleged gangmen,
were arraigned before Judge Nc
Mahon in Police Court yesterday and
held under bonds of $4,000 each to
await preliminary hearing Tuesday.
Three warrants were filed against
them, including robbery, larceny aft
er trust and false pretenses.
Evening star., 1924-12-04
G. u, Alumni to Meer.

The Georgetown Alumni Club of
Washington will meet this evening at
8 o'clock in the City Club for the pur-
pose Of considering a constitution and
bylaws and to elect permanent officers
to the organization. All Georgetown
alumni are urged to be present at this
meeting. Membership applications
can be secured from Frank Mccarthy,
1859 Ontario place.
Evening star., 1924-12-04
Registered Letter Stolen.

Theft Of a registered letter con-
tanning s45 from q letter box at 304&
" street northwest was reported to
police last night by John Spignese OF
that address, Police OF the seventh
precinct instituted an investigation
Evening star., 1924-12-04

The easy mark doesn't know how
easy he In until some salesman OF
worthless stock or bonds has his
money.
Evening star., 1924-12-04

Before yen buy securities from any
one be sure fhey are ~ good as your
Dollars.
Evening star., 1924-12-04
NATION MUST SHOULDER SHARE
OF WORLD TASK, SAYS COOLIDGE
Tranquil Europe VIII Benefit America, He Tells Chi.
cagO Enthusiastically Greeted by
Large Crowds.

CONTINUED from First Page
Evening star., 1924-12-04

Crowds at the station gave Presi-
dent Coolidge q hearty welcome. The
weather man had arranged a more
somber welcome however, a mixture
of rain and snow squalls, which with
fog and smoke blanketed the loop
district as the presidential party was
driven to the hotel.
Although the hour of the Presi-
dents arrival had not been an
nounced, crowds had gathered at va
rious points along the route from the
station to the hotel and cheered.
Mrs. Charles q. Dawes. wife Of the
Vice President-elect. was q member
OF o womasa's committee that met
Mrs Coolidge, and she presented re-
grets from Mr.. Dawes that he could
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-25

NEW YORK MARKET
Features Of the Days Dealings in All
the Leading Stocks

New York, April 24-Resumption
of bear selling, based on the PUBL
cation of the March report of the
Southern Pacific Railroad. showing
a loss of one million dollars in net
earnings, checked the upward move
ment of prices in today's stock mar
ket. Closing prices presented an If
regular appearance. most OF the IN
dustrials closing higher while losses
predominated in the railroad group.
Short covering which provided the
main impetus for the early advance
was inspired. in part, by the wide
spread publicity given to the record
breaking short interest and the pass
age of the soldier bonus bill without
the cash payment feature.
Southern Pacific dropped from
905s to SSla, closing slightly above
that figure for net loss of 15s. An
aiysis of the March statement re-
vealed that the gross revenues OF
500, 505,532 were the second highest
in the companys history and only
s416,566 under year ago. the sharp
decrease in net income being due to
heavier maintenance and equipment
charges. Stocks of other northwes-
tern roads yielded in sympathy,
losses of a point or more being reg
istered by Union Pacific. Northern
Pacific and Great Northern pre-
ferred.
Early strength OF the oil shares
was based on the report of the
American Petroleum institute show
ing an average daily decline Of 21.-
900 barrels in the production of crude
oil for the week ended April 10.
Nearly a dozen issues in this group
advanced a point or more during the
forenoon but the gains were wiped
out or reduced to fractions in the
later trading.
Sugar stocks also showed pro-
nounced strength in the early trad
ing but eased off later in sympathy
with the decline in commodity prices.
Some of the strong spots in the
speciality list were United States
Cast Iron Pipe. L. S. Industrial AL
cohol. Beechnut Packing. National
Supply, Savage Arms and United
Fruit, all up l to ~ points.
Steel shares held relatively firm
on reports of active buying of rail-
road and building construction ma
teriaL The quarterly report Of the
Bethlehem Steel Corporation which
was made public after the market
closed, showed net income of s4,519,-
SIS. compared with s3,S1s.442 in the
fourth quarter of last year. Max
well motors A and Pierce-Arrow pre-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-25
Chicago Produce Market
Chicago. April -

N.nlCARO, ApTD -
Although wheat buying today was
stimulated as result of the McNary
llauRhen bill being reported favoraby
from the House agricultural commit
tee. re price gains that ensucde.were
more than offset later when the Cara
way bill Ia prohibit trading IN futures
was placed before the Senate. The
wheat market closed unsettled at EMAc
net lower To shade advance. MAY
l.02A to 1.02lMk and July 1.04 tot O4k
ar. Corn finished to &c down.. oats
at a shade 10 DC up and provisions va
rying from &c decline to rise Of two
cents.
Especially in the last half of the day
the wheat market was nervous. Many
traders with open accounts appeared
at q loss which way TO turn in view OF
the uncertainties growing out OF pro-
posed legislative measures. Springlike
weather and suspicious reports on crop
conditions tended to bring about lower
prices during the earl dealings. but ~
sudden upturn In the market immedi-
ately followed the news about flesh
progress of the McNary- Haughen bill
The temporary rise In wheat Values
amounted to more than one cent n
bushel from the days lowest figures.
majority Of traders having assumed
that the McNary- Haughen bill was
sidetracked. Hardly had the market
than void from Washington as to nc :
ton on the Caraway bill proved 10 be-
another surprise TO the wheat pit. Ac-
cordingly sellers were again soon On a.
majority with prices declining rather
rapidly except for a few minutes at
the last.
Changes in the corn market geerned
to be governed by the action Of swhSat
oats received good support. offerings
being scarce.
Commission house buying gave, ntm-
ness to lard. but packers selling eaked
down the market for meats, I.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-25
Prosperous Year
Reported Universalist
Parish Meeting

The annual parish meeting and
supper Of the Cniversalist church
was held Thursday evening at the
church vestry with an estimated at
tendance Of one hundred. The ladies
OF the church prepared and served a
delicious supper, after which the re-
ports of the various church organiZa-
tions were given by their respective
leaders. The reports showed that the
societies were in very prosperous
conditions, and that their activities
for the past year have been many and
varied. and the results entirely sue
cessful, from a financial as well as
a social point of view. Rev. NJ. G..
Folsom, pastor of the church gave his
report for the past year. some of the
important items of which are, during
the year he has preached fifty SER
mons. delivered twenty seven adj
dresses. attended thirty-fiv outside
meetings. made two hundred and
seventy two church calls. fifteen we'd
dings, twenty-si six funerals. He stat
ed that the church attendance for the
past year was 1892. IN average of
S1.19 per Sunday, that during his pas
torate he has received into the church
los new members. and christened be-
tween so and 20 children. He closed
his remarks by pleading for increased
attendace at church. saying that
church was the safest place for one
on Sunday morning as no one ever
heard Of anyone being struck by an
automobile in church.
Rev. Mr.. Folsom then introduced
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-25
EAST WINTHROP

The Thursday club met at the
church parlors, Thursday afternoon,
April "a. There were 16 members
present. This was the annual meet
ing and it was devoted entirely to
business. Mrs. Marie Lishness and
Mrs. Janet Towle were hostssses.
The following officers were chosen
for the coming year: President, Mrs.
Eessie C-Ford: vice president, Mrs.
Grace &. Ainslee: secretary, Mrs.
Janet Towle; treasurer. Mrs. Stella
Stone; program committee. Miss
Mary A. Wood, Mrs. Gertrude Skene.
Mrs Lillian Foster. The club voted
TO study New Hampshire and Yer
mont for next year and the field day
will be held with Mrs. Walter Pack
ard at the Packard camps. some
time in May. Refreshments were
served by the hosteSseS.
Archie Jackson, Robert jackson
and Mr.. Boulanger of Bridgewater,
Mass. who have been enjoying the
last few days Cobbosseecontee re-
turned home Thursday. They were
fortunate enough to catch, while
here, flve trout weighing from 2Ls TO
Az pounds each, also one five pound
salmon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Hewitt are
receiving congratulations on the
birth of a nine pound boy. born on
April "a. Mother and baby are doing
well. Mrs. Stockford of Winthrop is
caring for them
Mrs. Maude b. West, who has been
visiting friends in Massachusetts,
has returned to her home for the
summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-25
New York Produce Market
New York. April %.

New York, April -.
WHEAT-Spot steady; No. dark
northern spring track New York
lake and rail 1884; No. hard winter
I o l.2oi: No. ! Manitoba l.lii and
No. mixed durum do. LIZA. ,a,,.
and No. white L ( track New York
domestic all by rail 80 and No. mixed
do. &C.
oATS-Spot steady: No. 2 white 50.
Other articles unchanged.
BCTTER-Eirm: receipts s3St:
creamery firsts, SIS TO 81 score. S7ISS
packing stock current make No. . 81
CASA.
EGGS-Irregular: receipts StS5G:
nearby hennery whites closely selected
extras SIS a IS; nearby and nearby west
crn henncrr whites firsts TO average
extras ?1S6S@.
per $50 pounds 475G5So: Maine 1000
$50; New York S,O0@3.75: Florida .c.s5
g10.50 -.
CABBAGES-Steady: southern per
hamper l.75QS00.
An easier tone developed today in
the raw sugar market under increased
offerings, Spot prices were unchanged.
Raw sugar futures We're weak all day
due to large May notices and a bear
ish Cuban crop estimate which encpur-
aged general liquidation.
The close was IL to - points net
lower. MAY 40. July 461, September
40. December 4.27.
The demand for refined was less nc
made by local rehner to a basis or
$50 for fine granulated. making the
range from $50 to S.25 n pound.
| Refined futures nominal nNY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-25
SAILORS KILLED
Continued from Pace Onel

sulate in Teguicigalpa also have been
fired upon by armed mobs composed
chiefly Of drunken soldiers modified
to defend that city from the attack
of united revolutionary forces
Recent reports from Commander
Causey said that members of his
command had narrowly escaped in
Jury from bombs dropped by revo-
lutionary aircraft flying over the city.
The explanation was made, however.
that the air pilot probably had ms
taken the bluejacllets, on the held
and at the time at exercises, Tor
enemy troops.
The incident was satisfactorily ad-
iusted by American Minister Morales
and assurances were gwen nm by
the revolutionary leaders that Inc
practice of bombing the city from the
air would be discontinued and the
aircraft pilots would thereafter con
fine their bombing to fortified sec
tons of the city or military areas.
Diplomatic relations between the
two Governments have been contin-
ued in an informal way and friendly
rela atoms were allowed to exist IN
the hope that Mr.. Morales might. II
permitted to exercise his good ON =
ces without the restraint OF formal
ity. he better able to bring the gov
eminent and revolutionary factions
into accord.
Little if any progress was made
however. in that direction ana tne
situation in TeGuciSalpa and vicinity
became steadily worse. hunger aus =
ease and pestilence followed. in
creasing the suffering of the natives
and still further looseninE what con
troll the de facto government mad
been able to enforce.
- 1t was in recognition of tins con-
dition that Secretary Hughes SuG :
cested to, President Coolidge that
Sumner Welles. American commits
sioner to the Dominican Republic. be
sent to Honduras in a further effort
TO induce the revolutionary and gov
eminent leaders to agree on a Dasls
for settlement of their differences. set
up a temporary government ana pu,
machinery into motion that wouio
give Honduras again a respollslple
and stable government.
Mr.. Wclles succeeded in arranging a
nance conference attended by two rop-
rescntatiyes of the. I1onduran MINIS
try and two others designated by the
revolutionary factions. The FIRST meet
ing of the peace commission was
scheduled to have been held yester-
day at Amapala.
The American hluejackets under
Commander T.. d. Causey were landed
from the Milwaukee March IL at the
request of Secretary Hughes. ana were
Immediately met with demand from
the de facto authorities that they re-
tire to the Milwaukee. Although HON
duran officials added that If the force
remained they would not be response
Bile for eventualities. Minister Morales
said the detachment would remain un-
til the native authorities could give
Americans adequate protection and he
would not accept responsibility for the
consequences if the United states
forces were attacked.