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The Washington times., 1924-01-16
PRISONER ESCAPES
OCCOQUAN WORKHOUSE

CARRIED in the drab of the work
house, Henry Foster, alias Doc
Woods. Hughes, Mace and White,
escaped from occoquan last night.
larceny His sentence would have
expired in May.
Foster disappeared from the penal
Institution directly after dinner, it
is said. As he was trusty, he
had free access to the grounds, and
was last seen about o'clock. He
was missed at roll call.
Washington police have been
asked to look for him.
The Washington times., 1924-01-16
FoCHT TO BE CONGRESS
CANDIDATE NEXT APRIL

Benjamin X. Focht, Republican,
former chairman Of the House Dis.
trict Committee, will be a candi.
date for return to Congress at the
April primaries in Pennsylvania, he
stated in a letter to Joseph A.
Fichthorn, of Lewistown, Pa, made
public today.
Vindication of his record In Con-
gress, Focht wrote, was denied
me at the primary Of 1922, when /
believe I was honestly nominated.
but refused place on the ticket
on account Of an obvious legal
technicality."
The Washington times., 1924-01-16
TWO HISTORIC PICTURES
PRESENTED TO SHRINE

Two oil paintings-one of Pope
Leo XIII, and one the Madonna
OF the Doves'-were presented YES.
terday to the National Shrine of
the Immaculate Conception. now
under construction at Catholic mi.
versity. They are the gifts Of a
New York woman who brought
them from Ireland.
The picture of Pope Leo XIII was
at one time the property of the
Bishop OF Cork. sent to him az q
special gift from Rome.
The Washington times., 1924-01-16
DID YOU EVER MEET

The lGndlGdy Uho mever asked
yoo, for yoNr board when it was
overdue?
The salesman whO did not
haze WhGt you wGnted but had
something Gust as good?"
The beautiful young girl suho
does not carry po1Oder puff and
mirror in her VGmity bag?
The young thing from tho
coatntry 1OhO has never been
kissed?
The people 1Oho always 90 for
UGrd in the croWded car?
The matter 1UhO neVer looks
for a tip?
The GffGble friend AOho wants
to borroW SIS until "tomorrow?"
BOSTON RUSSELL.
The Washington times., 1924-01-16
BILLION IS
DC. WEALTH
INCREASE
Per Capita Gain in Past Ten
Years Shows Rise of
1913 Per Cent.
ZINES. STATE PHOTO

The wealth Of the District Of
Columbia increased more than
$500, 100000 from 1912 to 1922,
according to figures made public
today by the Department of Com
merce.
The preliminary estimate of
the value of the District on De-
cember 81, 1922, was $780,
100000 as compared with 81, 1,162,-
295,OOO in 1912, an increase of
45.9 per cent.
Per Capita Increase.
Per capita value increased in
these ten years from 1892 to
| $3,S78, or 14.3 per cent.
All classes of property increased
in value from 1912 to 1922, expect
live stock, which decreased from
81, 1875 900 to $542, 900, or COS per
cent, and farm implements and
machinery, which decreased from
$4,000 to $4,000, or 21.4 per cent.
The estimated value Of taxed
real property and improvements in
creased from $495, ,484.0 900 to $780,.
AIS, 900, or 60.7 per cent; exempt
real property from $405, $40, 900 10
| $47S, ,424,00O, or III per cent
manufacturing machinery, tools
and implements from 1880 to
$22, ,697 900. or sos per cent; and
railroads and their equipment from
S17315 00O IN S01 o91 nm or % 4
per cent.
and Transmission enterprises, othel
than railroads, increased in valut
from $64,167 900 to $77,745,000, o.
21.2 per cent, and stocks of goods
vehicles other than motor, furni
ture and clothing from $163,754 90,
to $3.50, ,694. 900, or TIA per cent.
No comparison is possible for tn,
value of motor vehicles, which wa
estimated in 1922 at $19,996,000, be
cause no separate estimate wa
made in 1912.
Method of Estimates.
In making these estimates tn,
Department followed in general tn,
methods employed in making thu
estimates Of 1912, though it is be
lieved that in some respects tn,
work in 1922 has been more thor
ough. The increases in money valu,
are to a large extent due to tn,
rise in prices which has taken place
in recent years, and SO far as that i.
the case they do not represent cor
responding increases in the guam
tity of wealth.
The Washington times., 1924-01-16

The bonus or not the bonus, il the
question Of the day;
To fight or not t0 fight was answered
In one way.
To be or not to be crippled in the
1t was not theirs to hesitate In the
greatest Of all wars.
To die or not to die, II was not theirs
But face that hell DER there on Thirty
Dollars pay.
To have, to hold. and to keep for you
and me,
That priceless gift for all-Our coun-
tFy's liberty.
To give or not to give what 10
rightly ours,
Will, no doubt, be settled with the
passing Of the hours.
But what, old pal, will the verdict be?
They walt and watch, the boys who
crossed the sea.
So. up, awake, ye men who mako our
And let all nations see that soldiers
bonus clause.
PAUL L. COMPTON.
The Washington times., 1924-01-16
Purse Stolen at Church.

While attending services at the
Church Of Epiphany yesterday Mrs.
r. A. Poole asserted someone picked
her hamibag of black money bag
containing $67.
She lives at 1924 Seventh street
southwest.
The Washington times., 1924-01-16
EVE TO ADAM.

One day when Eve, In jolly mIrth,
PeFambulated on this earth
And looked at Adams scant array
OF fig leaves, one or two, they say,
Sne said, as only q woman can,
Its a good thing clothes don't make
the man.! THE UNKNOWN.
The Washington times., 1924-01-16
Utility Depreciation Hearing Postponed
@11IEARDtpSEE!!N&
~RU1110 -oBy BILL PRIcEcIf>AAE-a
LOOK WHO'S "BUSTING"
INTO THE COLUMN


INTO THE COLUMN
I've read Of Jack Harlan" "Gene
Blossom" ct cet.,
Until I've concluded their goat I
BY proof %";' hat a. writer's of good
They belong in a pew many rows
back Of me-
One of the greatest poets under tho
Bill Shakespeare, John Milton, Walt
Mason, In one,
Including some others, sOme better,
some worse.
Who express all the human emotions
In verse.
To prove i am great. just a sample
OF style let mo tender increduIOus
''HOw, now. good PetruchIO." Bill
Shakespeare would say,
'FGll oft slips the crown from
bald-pated jay!
While this ls the way some Of Walt
MasOn's looks:
pickle, GadzOOks!"
And to show that my old punning
star has not set.
POetically Gone has not blOssOmed
These wlli be sufficient to we'll dem
That in style. range and quality my
And though L am modest, as modest
am the Jack Keefe Of biE-leAgue
poetry.
(The Jack refer to. If memory
slips,
IL Ring Lardner's Jack in the
Her1ld's comic strips).
So let 'em beware, these boys HaP.
Ian and Blossom,
For into oblivion I'll most surely
If once my old pen scampers over
And 1. as 1 will. become Heard and
Seems rage.
But before 1 begin 1 should like to
inquire,
Must 1 show 'em up or win they
quick retire?
(TO show off this game I'm pos
sessed Of high sense,
To use quick" and not quickly" IL
And will Bill Prices manner beoOme
stern and GFuff
Because Of the clam0rs for my classy
Stu1f. OLNEY MACK.
The mild tOeGther is respon-
sibIe for the boost in gasoline,
Standard OIL officials sag. So if
you sGve anything on coal at the
furnace you pay 1T out at the fill
99on ofnfinnao
The Washington times., 1924-01-16

Henpecked Hal Says-',SOme people
say that marriage Is q game OF love,
but my wife says that lt seems to
her to be game Of hide and seok -"
The Washington times., 1924-01-16
LAFFLE rs.

A movie star divorced her first
husband the other day, but she
promised the other movie stars that
she will work faster hereafter.
The Washington times., 1924-01-16

Irvimg speaks of castle in
Germany 1Ohich belonged to Kat
zenellenbogen, tOhich means, in
English, "cGt's eIbOw." The Gp-
pellGtiOm zoe are told, tUGs in
compliment to a peerless dame
celebrated for her fine arms.
NotO, If eOe can just find out bOaO
the "sn0ke's hips" came out Ue'U
be happy.
O'SUILLEABHAIN.
The Washington times., 1924-01-16

The Cleveland baseball team thinks
that the acquisition Of Burns will
cause them to give the Yankees a
hot" race for the pennant next sea-
The Washington times., 1924-01-16

Tommy Gibbons is slated to fight
Jack Dempsey In june, while others
will risk their lives by dOdgInE the
traffic.
The Washington times., 1924-01-16

An Optimlst h q fellow who falls
to carry an umbrella with him when
the weather report reads "Fair and
Warmer" JOE H. HOLMAN.
The Washington times., 1924-01-16

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New Britain herald., 1924-01-24
EXPECTED IN BERLIN
Germans Thinks That Preparations Experts Win Visit Their Capital To Ican About True Conditions.

Berlin, pJn, 24.--Gcrmany expects the expert Preparation committees now meeting in Paris and soon to come to Berlin, to ascertain the truth. said Minister of Finance Lu- ihcr in an address at Hamburg yes. ter.
 "As soon as this is done and as soon as it is impressed on the world,' he asserted. then the world will de. terminc that the Preparations problem must be settled ir manner permit. ting Gcrmanys recovery.
 We must first use all OUT ondeay- ors regulate internal affairs. The Rentenmark idea brought the bank note presses to a stsndstill. but we must do everything 10 prevent fresh deprccation Of the currency
 Dr. Luther urged the necessity Of exercising the utmost economy in all depreciation Of the currency" ment. Only by this means could Ger many prepare her 1a2I budget which, according to the Minister. will cover internal expenditures but not the cost of the occupation nor the Preparation account
New Britain herald., 1924-01-24
ANOTHER FATAL CLASH
One Constable and Two Moro Fanatics Killed in Battle on Island of Bucs. in IiiiIippines
in IG,iIippines

E. T'rs AHosistsd Press.
 Manila. Jan. 2I.--One constabulsry soldier and two fanatics were killed in q clash on Bucss Is'and. off the coast of Mindanao. where members Of thc religious society or Coiorum have been causing trouble. according 10 ad- vices received here from surigso.
 The town Of Soccrro. where fanatics had cnfrenchs1 themselves, has been turned hy Colonel Bowers. constabU- Iary commander.
 Colonel Bowers. who recently asked for achievements in measures 10 pacify the fanatics after they had killed Is constabu'ary soldiers and lost Se of their own rumber. fefe- zrspl7rd today that hp landed at so- rorro. with 100 ncn. under cover of machine gun fire from fhn gunbost Sacramento. Ho found thr fsrafics tortifad and apparently prepared 10 hold the town Their number recent lr wss reported to be 600. After burning the town. Colonel Bowers took his force aboard the Sacramento.
 Governor General Leonard Woods yacht. the Apo. which was dispatched 10 the scene when endorsements were asked. has reached Surigso with a detachment Of consfa0uisry troops and wsil rstUru to Iliigan Tor aIdi- sionai s1rcss.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-24
n,TTLEs "MoNkEy" SKELETON
Bryan .issaiIs Evolution Theory in
 Hot After Dinner speech.

Frankfort, Ky. Jan. 2i.--Tho "Monkey bilr' skeleton in krntucky's legislative closet was rattled today by echoes from n verbal attack by Nil- liam Jennings Bryan on the theory Of organic evolution. Mir, Bryan, in q banquet speech here lust night, di- gresscd from discussion of the na- tional political campaign to say.
 some day there is going io he a legislature which will pass a law that no teacher. paid by taxation. ever shall rob student Of his belief in Christ and the Bible and teach the hypothesis Of evolution. linking men in blood relationship with animals
 It was after Mir. Bryan had attack cd the theory Of evolution in an ad- dress before d joint session Of the 1922 Kentucky general assembly that efforts to enact a state law prohibit ing teaching Of evolution in public schools was made. Many of the pres ent legislators were Mir. Bryan's audi. tors last night.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-24

From June lthe date of the wage increase) to De cember M 1923 the decrease u revenue compared With the same period of 1922 Sl97000 or 2@o. If the decrease in revenue by months is considered the trend is readily perceived The loss in revenue for the month of November 1923, compared with November l922 was SlOO0 or 4et and the loss for the month of December 1923 over December 1922 SS6500 or 7I.
 The loss in revenue during December, as compared with December 1922 was S2,S00 per day The increase in payroll costs was S2,150 per day.
 The decrease in token rates of last April, and the increase in payroll costs from last June have resulted in decrease in the net revenue of the company, from June 1st to December 3ls of S5S5OOO or at the rate of one million dollars year.
 As more passengers were carried in 1923 than in 1922 it is undesirable to economze any further by re- duction in street car service.
 In addition to the above figures, the Connecticut Company still owes the State of Connecticut about SS0000O in back taxes At the termination of the period this figure SlS00000, but since June 1922, slightly over million dollars has been paid to the state on this long overdue account, well SSi0000 paid in current taxes since that date
New Britain herald., 1924-01-24

In all lines of business when costs rise prices must rise to meet them This fundamental rule IS no dlf- fcrcnt when trolley operation is considered When costs show downward trend prices ought to be downward and vice versa.
 In March, 1922, the Connecticut Company made voluntary reduction in the then existing 10 cent faic to three tokens for 2jc, reduction of about l6l2 This was done as the trend of revenues was upward, because of the 0c fare and because of relief from unre sriced iitney competition. The trend of costs was downward.
 Again in April, 1923, voluntary reduction in token rate was made, tokens being sold for 15c. This was
 reduction of l0 the previous rate, and was made because increased riding had kept the trend of revenues upward, and wage reductions and other economies in operation had kept the trend of costs downward
 This reduction has resulted in a steady downward trend of revenues, because while riding has increased under the for De rate. the increase has not been suf cent to offset the 10R reduction. In addition, wage rate increases to employees necessary in June, adding s750O00 year to payroll costs The trend of costs is decidedly upward.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-24
HAVE COLOR IN CHEEKS
Be Better Looking-Take
 Olive Tablets

If your skin is yellov-complexio1 psIlid-tonguec coated d-appetite po8- you have bad taste in your mouth a lazy, no-good feeIing-you should tale Olive Tablets.
 Dr. Edwards Olive Tsblets-a sub stitute for calonel-vere prepared by Dr. Edwards after IT years of study.
 Edwards Olive Tsbiets are a purely vegetablecompoundmixed with hoiiyeoil You viIl know them by their oiive color.
 Tohave a clear. pink skin. bright eyes. no pimpIes. a feeling Of buoyancy Ike childhood days you must get at thec5use.
 Dr. Edwards Olive Tshlets act on the liver and bowels like calo11el-yct have no dangerous after efects
 They start the bile and overcome con stipstion. Take ore or tEo righfiy snf nofe the pleasing results Millions of boxcs are sold annually al l5c and 5oc.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-24
MAPLE HILL NEWS

The Newngtoin Grange will hold a mid-winter carnival commencing to- night and continuing through Satur- day night in it's new hall. There will be an entertainment and dancing each evening: also a sale of food, candy and fancy articles,
 Mir. and Mrs William r. Sternberg, who have been residents Of Maple Hill the past IA years. have sold their Mrs. Leonard C. Yoke of New Britain. Mr. Yoke is assistant pastor of the Methodist church.
 Mrs. Gushing entertained the Maple Hill Bridge club at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Nelson F. Mann, on Robbins avenue, Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Leonard Fox was awarded first prize, Mrs. C. II. Olmstcad second and Mrs. H. E. Lienhardt consolation.
 Dr. and Mrs. A. s, Grant of Golf street left yesterday to attend the na- tional N-ray convention being held in Atlantic City Ihis week.
 Miss Frances Sorrow, who has been confined to her home on Maple street the past week by illness, is impror- ing.
 Miss Airline Root or Golf street spent las, weekend in Springfield Nis- iting friends.
 About 140 were present at the meeting Of the Newmgton Grange Tuesday evening. New officers were installed by the Grange state deputy from Brimncld, Mass. There were also speakers from the Cromwell Bristol Hartford and New Britain Oranges Following tho installation, refresh mcnts were served.
 The postponed debate Of the New ington Parents and Teachers assoei- ation will bc held in the Congrcga- tlonal chapel Friday evening at S o'clock. The League Of Nations will he upheld by Miss Clark and Owen ]. White and the World Court by II. II. Howard and Rev. Harry Martin.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-24
ANGLO-AMERICAN
 RELATIONS GOOD
U. s. Consul General Holds Up.
 Business as Sample

London, Jan. "A true under- standing between Great Britain and the United States is based upon the actual transactions ot business folk on both sides Of the Atlantic and not upon what people say about Anglo American relations. said Robert Skinner. the | ntcu States consul gen eral here in addressing the annua meeting of tho American Chamber Of Commerce today.
 Mr. skinner took occasion to an nolnce that the value of British goods exported to the United states in creased from s359.oo0, coo in 1922 to s396. GOO, 600 in 1928.
 Perhaps it is little Nenturesome to mention q protective taTff in this company" Mir. Skinner said. but still cannot but remind myself that only one year ago we were hearing lamentations on every side. and with in this Chamber Of Commerce, re- specting the anticipated effect of the new tariff.
 We were assured the tariff would diminish British exports to the United States and would mako more difficult the discharge of British ob- legations in the United States, and some were persuaded the tariff would break up British trade altogether"
 Mir. Skinner asserted that his fig ures for the Angio-AmeriCan trade ir- crease were based upon actual con- sular invoices of British goods, in- cludinG the wholesale of commodi- ties ordinarily forwarded from Great Britain.
 Detailed figures on American inn ports into this country were not avail able, the consul general stated, add ing that nevertheless both importers and exporters could take satisfaction in tho growth of exports. which in- creased the powers of absorption of the British market.
 The consul general also described the simpliflcation and extension of Anglo-American commerce in the last few years so that business connections, instead of being concentrated in a few places. will now spread over the whole American continent. Actual buyers have been brought into closer connection with the producers than ever before.
 Investigation had shown. Mr. Skin ncr asserted, that the unnecessary middlemen tend to drop out and that trade transactions arc becoming more simple, to the great advantage of the consuming public.
 Every nov and then the consul gen cral continued, he heard disagree cable words about Anglo-American rela- lions being interfercd with on which occasions he usually went to his wln- dow in the consulate and looked upon tho street below where at cer- tain hours of the day he was fairly sure to sec n long line of persons holding in their hands commercial papers which thcy desired to put through his office. This sight, he added. immediately rcassured him that Anglo-American relations were a.. l.-,. g..s
New Britain herald., 1924-01-24

Best coffee, 3Se. Russell Bros. - adNt.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-24
HISTORICAL CHURCHES
 MUST HAVE ALTERATIONS
New Haven People Wondering How Churches on The Green"
 Are to be Changed

New Haven. Jan. 24.--How to make changes demanded by the city fire marshal in the three churches on the old New Haven green and not destroy their historic contour by new exits or do away with the little doors that have closed the ends of the pews for generations is problem which caused many of the city's wealthy and prom inent citizens. members of the church, to appear at a hearing last night by the city board which is the final au- thority on such precautions against fire.
 Prof. Henry W. Farnum of Yale, for Center church. successor of New Haren's first meeting house" said the church members wished to comply as far as possible with the orders with out disagreement of the edtice. Many others spoke and it was suggested that committee of the board be named to confer with the church committee.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-24
Judge A. Heaton Robertson, fo

Judge A. Heaton Robertson, for Trinity church said:
 "The problem nowadays is how to get them into the churches, not to get them out His church was ready to comply with the orders ii 1t did not mean despoiling stained glass windows or the altar. both of great value, hay ing been gifts of persons long dead.
 Lewis S. Welch, prominent Yale graduate, headed the delegation from the old United church and said alter nate plans for changes would be pre- sented by the church.
 Both latter churches objected to re- moval of pew doors and it was pro posed that they be retained but hook ed back during services so as not to impede nasty exit.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-24

THE CONNECTICUT COMPANY.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-24
ITprR.Ls MAkE GAINS

Tafnpico. Ian. .4 Federal forces en- Esre1 ir driring rchrl iarn7 out os Inc oil district have taken the town Of OzuiuarHa n ti1o Haustscs region EeFsis testsrdsy took pozsession of fiuarec befpcen Ncutercy and Ciussd Victoria lri g federal column sert from Io1te~ey rezsiusd tae town More than s8 reyoiutionigts were Kill. ed in ths engagement.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-24
CRIPPLES IN RIOT

Vienna, Jan. 23.--A deputation of 400 cripples, 50 of whom brandished their crutches. stormed tho parlia- rnent overdue pensions. After two hours of speechmaking the demon- gtrators were assured thelr grievances would be redressed. whereupon they hobbled home threatening to return if the promises of the ministers were not fulfilled.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-24
Mothers, Do This
When the Children Cough, Rub Musterole on Throats and Chests

No telling how soon the symptoms may develop into croup, or worse. And then's when you're glad you have a jar of Musterole at hand to give prompt relief. It does not blister.
 As first aid. Musterole is excellent. Thousands of mothers know it. You should keep jar ready for instant use. It is the remedy for adults. too. Re lieves sore throat, bronchitis, tonsillitis, crorp, elf neck, asthra. neuralgia, headache. congestion, pleurisy, rheu- matism, luubago, pains and aches of back or joints, sprains. sore muscles, chi!blains, frosted feet and colds of the chest Gt may prevent pne,nnonial.
 To Mothers: Muste.ole is now
 made in milder form for
 babies and small children.
 Ask for Childre-'s Musterole.
 35c and Csc, jars
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New Britain herald., 1924-01-24

efguesan peendt to a o tkenG fares al increase n in ohe Hn of buane in CO dHp fact daTaa dt po is nc to b uh
New Britain herald., 1924-01-24

generally assumed that the financial condition of the Com pany has benefited by the mild weather conditions The opposite the fact.
 On account the small number of automobiles service last winter increased riding the oy produced S0OOOO than the cost to keep the tracks clean