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Evening star., 1924-12-08
klRBY'S ARMY LEAVE
WILL EXPIRE MONDAY
Acting Head of Bureau of Engrav.
ing and Printing Must Quit Post
Unless Congress Acts.

Unless Congress extends the six
month assignment of Mai Wallace
w. Kirby, as director of the Bureau of
Engraving and Printing, this week. his
authority in that office will expire next
Monday.
What will be done with the Office
in case Congress fails to extend the
act authorizing Maj. Kirby to leave
active service in the Army and direct
the bureau has not been announced by
the Treasury. 1t is known, however
that officials are working on the prob
lem.
One of the complicating factors is
the salary. since Maj. Kirby is now
receiving the pay and allowances of a
major in the Army, which are not only
smaller than that of the director of the
burau, but smaller even than the sal
aries of each of the three assistant
directors. Maj. Kirby is known to de-
sire to return to his old position at
the engineer reproduction plant at
Washington Barracks, next Tuesday.
under an Army order already signed,
unless some rearrangement of salary
at the bureau is made.
Evening star., 1924-12-08

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tries. He argued that If opponents
of the measure were right in saying
that such legislation would not honor
Lincoln. then, to be consistent. they
would have to withdraw Washing
toms birthday as holiday and say
that Washington was not honored
on that day.
Representative Henry r. Rath-
bone, Republican, Illinois, stanchIy
defended the bill against the attack
by Representative Blanton and fatty
denied many of Mr. Blanton's state
ments. He said those legisIating for
the National Capital could not stand
out against the roster of Is States
which had passed similar legislation
and say they were all wrong. He
described scenes throughout the
States on Lincolns birthday and the
impressive services held. The
thousands who work for the Govern
ment ought to have an opportunity
given them TO attend such services
and pay honor to the memory of Lin
coin instead of being forced to stick
to the grindstone," said Representa-
tive Rathbone. He denied that this
legislation is urged in response to
propaganda by Government employees.
If the bill specifically authorizing
the purchase of the Klingle Valley
tract, Piney Branch and part of the
Patterson tract for park purposes.
which is on the program for consider
alton in the House today, is not called
up and passed, Representative Ernest
W. Gibson of Vermont, chairman of
the subcommittee on parks of the
House District committee, will go be-
fore the House appropriations COM
mittee urging that funds be provided
in the regular District appropriation
bill for acquisition Of these parcels of
land by the National Capital Park
Commission.
Representative Gibson says that the
| money should have been appropriate ed
last year and that the act creating
cient authority for the purchase OF
such land in the discretion Of the
commission as soon as Congress ac-
tually makes the appropriation.
He emphasizes that II was the clear
intent of Congress in passing this legis-
iation to give the Park Commission
| 81 900, 900 a year to acquire the need
ed parcels of land for extension of
the park system, especially at this
| timefi when some of the most desirable
tracts are threatened with despoIia-
| ton. Instead of that, the Budget Bu-
reau cut the recommended appropria-
| tion to 100000 for the fiscal year be-
ginning July 1 next, which is really
sion was appointed last year.
Evening star., 1924-12-08
Abatement PLEAS
FILED BY HOLLER
College Head Declares Papers Were
Seized From Home
Illegally.

Helmuth p. Holler, president of the
Oriental University, who is accused
In two indictments with using the
mails to defraud in connection with
his school, today filed pleas in abate-
ment against both indictments. Hol-
Ter charges that the evidence sub
mitted to the grand jury on which
the indictments are based were papers
and other documents illegally seized
at his home by post office inspectors
and deputy marshals in his absence
and without search warrants.
His daughter, Miss. Evangeline J.
NJ. Holler, was taken into custody.
he says, with the papers and de-
tanned for more than an hour at the
office of the United States attorney.
She was later required to appear as
witness before the grand jury and
identified the boxes containing the
papers but could not Identify the
papers. Her name, 1t is pointed out,
does not appear among the witnesses
on the indictment. as required by law,
il is asserted.
Attached is an affidavit of the
of the inspectors after announcing
they were officers demanded admit
tanCe to her home in the absence OF
her father December Is. 1929 and
after ransacking her fathers files
selected certain letters of which they
took possession and also lists of
students and graduates of the univer-
sity. One of the deputy marshals.
she states, declined to take posses
sion of any of the papers. and after
his refusal the inspector ordering q
taxicab took her to the Office of the
United States attorney. Although he
promised to stop by the Office OF
counsel. Miss Holler says, he later
refused to do so.
Attorneys OBrien & OBrien appear
for the accused.
Evening star., 1924-12-08
BATHING BEACH CREATED
FOR COLORED RESIDENTS
Deficiency Bill, Signed by President
Saturday, Carries $72,OOO
Fund for Purpose.

The deficiency bill signed by the
President Saturday carries an appro-
priation of $4,000 with which to
construct and equip a second bathing
beach for the District Of Columbia,
which will be for the use of coIored
citizens. Col. c. o. Sheriff., u. S. A.,
officer in charge of public buildings
and grounds, after discussing the
matter briefly with the President to-
day. sad afterward that work would
at once be started on this beach. He
said 1t will be located on the north
west shore of the tidal basin, at a
point almost directly opposite the
present bathing beach. At least
$4,000 of the total appropriation
will be used in obtaining the sand
and making the beach itself, he said.
The remainder will be for the con-
struction and equipment of the build
ings.
Evening star., 1924-12-08

initial, stood fof Harvey and that
early this year he had used the name
Of Harvey F. Schroeder to avoid
agentp of Col. Forbes" Mortimer
said also he used the name of G. J
Allegra, a Department of Justice
agent, who acts as Mortimer's body
guard.
Chased Away Two.
Mortimer said AlIegra chased away
two suspicious persons In New York
last May. whom Mortimer supposed
were agents of Forbes"
Mortimer went on to say that Mrs.
Mortimer assumed the name of j. c..
Martin on trips to New York and
Philadelphia to meet Col. Forbes.
II was in Forbes apartment at
Washington when Mrs. Mortimer call
ed up for her papa" said Mortimer.
II also found out that Mrs. Morti-
mer. on the advice of Forbes. was
running up bills as large as possible
on me just before she left me-"
Have you ever brought out any
Veterans Bureau matter before?"
asked Col. Easily Smith.
NO Mortimer said, with emphasis,
land / wouldn't now if you had not
started it,
Did I refer to Mrs. Mortimer
asked Col. Easby-Smith.
mo, but you were going into that
j. c. Martin alias" Mortimer said.
Col. Easby-Smith then had Mortimer
sign him name as Elias H. Mortimer
and Elias Harvey Mortimer
Judge Cautions Lawyer.
Judge Carpenter cautioned Col
Easby-Smith to desist from a series
of questions about Mortimer's lease
of an apartment on West End avenue
occupied by Mrs. Schroeder" of Chi
cago. Mortimer said he lived there
part of the time, but his residence,
last July and for several months
after. was at 325 West Ninety-third
street, New York
Mortimer said he was put on the
Department of Justice pay roll last
Spring at $11 a day and travelling ex-
penses by Mrs. Mabel Wi1lebrandt,
assistant attorney general.
He was witness in the Langley
and Zihlman liquor conspiracy trial
and their hearing before the House
of Representatives, and then he said,
he came back here last June to
testify before the second Forbes
grand jury.
"All this was caused by Mrs. Morti-
mer giving Col. Forbes by private
papers," said Mortimer.
The testimony he gave in the trial
Of Representative Langley of Ken
lucky was based partly on this Incl
dent, Mortimer said.
Mortimer said he was stockholder
in the Herbert Stevedorng Company
of 30 Broadway, New York. Col
Easby-Smith sought to develop
whether the stevedoring company
got any United States Shipping Board
contracts. Judge Carpenter shut off
that line of inquiry, although Col.
Easby-Smith said he was trying to
show that while Mortimer was on
the Department of Justice payroll
he was getting or trying to get
Government contracts.
Mortimer said he first went to
Washington from his home in Mime
apolis in the Fall of 1918. He was
then representing the Richards VIII
cox Co. of Aurora, Ill Later he said
he entered some waste paper busi-
ness with George W. Bean. Republi-
can national committeeman from
Florida and Sidney Beaver. He said
he was associated with Bean in
liquor deals, and in the pittsburgh
dear' previously testified to in the
Senate committee inquiry, he got not
100000, but S33,333.S3.
Evening star., 1924-12-08
Domestic Hare.Up
Brings Fire alarm; ;
Police Summoned

Things were waxing extremely
warm at 1913 C street southwest
last evening, SO neighbors noti-
fed the Fire Department.
Four fire engines immediately
swung into action and dashed
madly to the station. Police also
responded, all the rescuers arriv-
ing breathlessly about the same
time.
Their arrival cooled the atmos-
phere automatically. 1t appears
that Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Bonar
had lost their tempers and the
smoke OF battle enlivened by the
fourishing of improvised weapons
had given to worried neighbors the
impression that genuine confla-
grafton was taking place.
The firemen mechanically folded
UP their hose and ladders while
policemen arrested the couple on
the charge of disorderly conduct.
Evening star., 1924-12-08
PARLEY SHELVES
HERON PROBLEM
Surgeon General Blues Fight
Fails in Geneva-Bishop
Hits Results.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
GENEVA. December S.-The pro.
poSal to have the heroin problem dis
Cussed at a special plenary session
of the international opium confer
cnce was sidetracked at today's plen-
Rry session, despite the plea of for
mer Surg. Gen. Blue of the American
delegation for a full consideration OF
the question.
Although Gen. Blues proposal was
supported by Delegate DR.. II. S. Be
land of Canada. a motion to refer the
question to the experts committee
was made by the Belgium delega-
tion. This motion was seconded by
SO many delegates that Gen. Blue ac-
Quiesced. reserving, however, the
right to made a minority report ii
the committee shaved down the
American proposal for the outlawry
of heroin. The Cuban, Spanish and
German delegates were among those
supporting the move to refer the
matter to the experts.
Reviews Legislation.
Gen. Blue had moved article . of
the American proposals to the con-
ference to the effect that The con-
tracing parties shall enact effective
laws or regulations prohibiting the
manufacture and distribution OF
heroin." He reviewed the prohibitive
legislation in force in the United
States and declared that "heroin cuts
short the sense of moral responsible
tty much quicker than morphine. He
called 1T the most toxic and most
pernicious of all drugs
An attempt by Sir Malcolm Dele
Singne, head of the British delegation,
TO hasten the conclusion of the con-
ference and force an adjournment
by December 20 met a rebuff Stephen
III Porter of the American delegation
came out fatty against hurrying the
work. He said: 1T is true we are
ell anxious to spend Christmas with
our families, but we are engaged
mere in work of world wide i'm
portance for human beings who, be-
cause of their helplessness, are
charges on the world. l think It
would be a very serious mistake to
nix the time of adjournment so that
IL Will put us in a position of being
unable TO complete our work"
Bishop Charles II. Brent of the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church, who has been
wasing a fight against the opium evil
Tor 20 years, announced last night that
ne was disgusted with the proceed
ings and the results of tie first in
ternational opium conference. On
the eve of his departure for Paris
and London the bishop said:
This is the last time shall take a
ehare in any international gathering
on this great problem"
The bishop in a statement said the
hrst opium conference. which was
confined to the opium producing ma
tons, had reached no agreement thus
far. and that the second conference.
which will meet today, had nothing
before it. The first conference's s
agreement was of a character that
requires us reluctantly, but under a
Evening star., 1924-12-08
SHIPPING BOARD
INQUIRY RESUMED
House Committee Plans to
Complete Questioning of
Witnesses This Month.

Investigation OF the Shipping Board
by the special committee of the House
entered It's final phase with the call
OF the committee to resume today the
Washington hearings which We're ad-
journed last June after Il length
session of inquiry.
The committee plar:. co get through
its list of witnesses before the end
Of this month and report it's concIu-
sions and recommendations to the
House as soon thereafter as possible.
There appears little probability, how
ever, of any final legislative action on
the recommendations at this session.
Since adjournment of it's sessions
here last June, after exhaustive hear
ings that dealt with the whole range
of Shipping Board activities in an ef-
fort to determine necessary measures
to lay a more secure basis for the
Nations merchant marine, the COM
mittee transferred its inquiry to Eu-
rope.
Marine Policy Urged.
A tour of European ports, permitting
a Srst-hand study of competitive con
ditions as to cargoes, rates and dock
ing facilities. emphasized in the opin-
ion of committee members. expressed
on their return in August, the neces-
sity of adopting a permanent and set
tied policy for the American marine.
The first witness. James NJ. Boring.
advertising manager of the Elmer
gency Fleet Corporation, was ques-
toned regarding the placing of the
corporations advertisements with
publications which had carried fa-
vorabIe editorial comment on the ship
subsidy bill. He said editorial com
ment "had never been taken into
consideration" in buying advertising
space.
Evening star., 1924-12-08
J. Warren Kerrigan Hurt.

DIXON, ILL.,, December Sci. Warrer
Kerrigan, moving picture actor, wa,
injured in an automobile crash neal
here early today. He was thrown
through a glass window OF the car
receiving a deep cash over the lef'
eye and numerous minor cuts ant
bruises. Miss Alma lockwood, al
occupant of the car that collided will
the Kerrigan machine, sustained seri
ous injuries.
Evening star., 1924-12-08
PRESIDENTS SON GUEST.
Among $50 Amherst Freshmen at
Jolly Banquet.

HARTFORD, Conn, December g.
John Coolidge, son of President Cool
idge, was one of the $50 students In
the freshman class of Amherst Col
lege who attended class banquet
here last night.
Sitting among his fellow class
mates, young Coolidge entered into
the entire program with enthusiasm
and while not one Of the speakers, he
listened intently to all that was said,
and Joined heartily in the college
songs. Wells Engles of Kirkwood,
Mo., was toastmaster. -
Evening star., 1924-12-08
GENE STRATTON PORTER
RITES AWAIT HUSBAND
Reports Indicate Crash Fatal to
Novelist and Short-Story Writer
Was Unavoidable.
Bx the Associatsd Press

By the Associated Press
LOS ANGELES, December 8-Upon
the arrival Of her husband, Charles
d. Porter, en- route here from Indi-
ana, likely will depend completion of
funeral arrangements for Gene STRAIT
ton Porter. novelist and short story
writer. who died Saturday night of
injuries received when her automo-
bile collided with street car.
Meanwhile Coroner F. A. Nance
planned to hold an inquest, though
the reports of detectives indicated
that the crash was unavoida bie
Should the inquest be completed to-
morrow and Mr.. Porter arrive, as ex-
pected. on Wednesday, services prob
ably will be held here Thursday,
relatives announced
Evening star., 1924-12-08
Wife Charges Cruelty.

Mrs. Edna NJ. Sanford today filed
suit for maintenance in the District
Supreme Court against Vernon N
Sanford, charging cruelty and made
quate support. They were married
November 2S, 1929 and have no chill
dren. Attorney J. n. Halper appears
for the wife.
Evening star., 1924-12-08
Mission Honors Unknown Hero.

The Arabian mission. now in the
United States for the purpose of or
ganizing the Syrian Church, yester-
day placed a wreath on the Tomb of
the Unknown Soldier in Arlington
National Cemetery. A brief address
was made by Mgr. Joury, head of
the mission. Prior to the exercises
at Arlington services of the Syrian
Church were conducted by special
permission in the Greek Orthodox
Church of Constantine and Helen at
Sixth and c streets southwest
Evening star., 1924-12-08
Brothers to Take
Sisters as Brides in
Double Weddine q

Licenses were issued today for
double wedding, which is under
stood to be scheduled for next
Sunday. Two brothers are to
marry sisters. Rev. Kyle Booth,
pastor OF Ingram Memorial Church,
is named as the officiating clergy
man.
William B. Nader. 81. of 1928
Seventeenth street northwest is to
wed Miss Julia Aed, %, of 1121
Monroe street northwest James
N. Nader, "a, who resides at 1918
Eighteenth street. will marry Miss
Wadia Aed, 10.
Evening star., 1924-12-08
COLLEGE is CLOSED.
Student Disturbances Lead
Stringent Action.

BELGRADE, December S.-Fresh
disturbances at Agram University
have resulted in a decision by the
rector to close the institution for
three days. The trouble, which ended
with the arrest of SO students, arose.
like the previous, from the students
objections to measures taken against
three members of the faculty by the
ministry OF education.
Evening star., 1924-12-08
Davis on Way to North Africa.

MADRID. December S.-John w.
Davis and Mrs Davis after a days
sojourn in Madrid as the guests Of
Alexander +. Moore, the American
Ambassador. left yesterday for
Algeciras, Tangier and other points
in North Africa. Mr.. and Mrs. Davis
will return to Europe by way of Italy
Wireless apparatus made in this
country last year was valued at $780,
On0 non
Evening star., 1924-12-08

Arab women of Palestine are keen
not only on social emancipation but
on participation in politics.
Evening star., 1924-12-08

When a woman neglects her hus-
bands shirt 1t may be said that she
is no longer the wife of his BOSOM
Evening star., 1924-12-08

dress at the cathedral told his audi
tors that when human law is in
contradiction with divine law. it is
to the Divine law that we owe
obedience.
Evening star., 1924-12-08
MORTIMER CLAIMS
FORBES TOLD HIS WIFE
TO RUN UP HER BILLS

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Evening star., 1924-12-08
DRASTIC CONTROL
OF TRAFFIC PLANNED
BY HOUSE MEMBER

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Evening star., 1924-12-08
FRENCH REDS DEFY
REPRESSlVE POLICY
OF HERRIOT REGIME

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Evening star., 1924-12-08
d D. c. BILLS PASS
HOUSE; HOLIDAY
MEASURE TAKEN UP

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Evening star., 1924-12-08

BEFORE SELLING YOUR OLD SILVER GET
our prices. We pay considerably more than
you get elsewhere. We also buy dis +
monds, gold and platinum. We carry a large
line Of solid silver tea sets. antique English nd
Esriy American. SHEFFIELD PLATING
COMPANY 19o5 Conn
Evening star., 1924-12-08

CHRISTMAS SPECIAL. $3-RUGS WASHED
and restored to, original colors: look Ike new
At your residence: 20 years experience
PROGRESSIVE SALES co, COS NV.
Evening star., 1924-12-08

I WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY
debts unless contracted by me. JAMES I
FOWLER 400 NJ st NV es
Evening star., 1924-12-08

THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCK
holders of the Columbia Permanent building
Association for the election of directors will
be held at the office OF the association No
sol 7th st.'s.w., Tuesday, Dec. o. 1924, at
6 O'Clock pm.
Evening star., 1924-12-08
SPECIAL NOTICES.

THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCK
holders of the National Tribune Company will
be held al the office of the company 42-44 q
street northeast. Washington, d. C.. on Thurs
6ay, January ,, 1926. at 4 O'Clock in the
afternoon for the election OF trustees for the
ensuing year and for the transaction of such
other business as may properly come before
the meeting. -. d. ROSENBERG
Evening star., 1924-12-08

stern sense of duty, to fall back or
the American reservations and raise
the question of what the second con-
ference should do in the circum-
stances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26
" Thousands of People Have TakenAdvantage of the
 Sale Already, Have You? Not, Come In Tomorrow
Fur Coats and Jacquettes
 AT A FULL 15 OFF

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 reduced to 'S4oO'OO One 48-nch sealine coat, self trimmed, was $135OO, One 4Snch ealne coat natural squirrel collar and cuffs,
 was $Z1UUU now $44V'VV One 48-inch seaLne, viatka collars and cuffs,
 $169.OO, now $1lzo1 One 48-inch sealne, natural fitch trimmed,
 One 48-inch French seal skunk collar and cuffs,
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26
Ladies' Coats None worth less than $11O--Some worth more
 p, $94 4.89

In beauty of line and excellence of workmanship, these coats cannot De excelled at any price.
 That's broad statement and just that! The rch beautiful fabrics in themselves is all the evidence need to satisfy you their real value. There fur trimmed oats-fashionabe, rich and luxurious. Every style here represented The barrel cuffs puffed chin, shawl and convertible collars, embroderng, tuck ngs, pleatngs and other effects Every coat beaut fully lined and nterlned Women who know fine will discover values here that will make them doubt their own eyes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-16
Studying Problem
OF Coast to Coast
Flight Los Angeles

washington, Dec. 15.-DeciSion as to
a projected coast-to-coast fight of the
navy air liner Los Angeles, it was dis
closed today by Secretary Wilbur. de-
ponds on q study now in progress as
to the necessity of releasing helium to
get the ship over the mountains
The Extraordinarily flight is pro-
posed as a preliminary to use of the
big airship on over-water runs to PAN
ANA or possibly to England. Naval
air service officials feel that the best
opportunity to test commercial possi-
bilities of lighter-than-air navigation
with passenger, mail and high class
express business lies along the route
that will carry the ship over water
practically all Of the way. One reason
given for this attitude was the fact
that an airship need not rise higher
than 500 feet to cross the ocean, while
a trans-continental flight requires the
ship to reach an altitude of 5000 or
more feet at the lowest point Of the
continental divide.
1t is on this point that the experts
are considering the question of dis
patching the Los Angeles to the west
coast. The ship would lose n consider
able amount of very valuable helium
If 1t should be necessary to reduce
pressure in her gas cells before cross
ing the mountains in order to compen-
safe for the decreased air pressure at
the higher altitude. Whether 1t will
be possible to avoid this CONTINGENCY
has not been determined and, pending
Ia decision, Secretary Wilbur said he
did not care 70 comment on the pro-
posed western trip.