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Evening star., 1924-08-26
HOOVER PREDICTS
FARM PROSPERITY
Secretary, After Western
Trip, Sees Greater Ameri-
can Markets in Europe.

While agricultural production has
suffered from drought increased
prices probably will offset in large
measure the disadvantage to the
grower, Secretary Hoover said today
on his return from a two-month trip
through the West.
Business throughout the country,
Mr.. Hoover said. Is very comfortably
fixed" He predicted that the recuper-
alton of European countries under the
workings of the Dawes plan would
Intensity American industry in many
Instances and have a generally bene-
fetal effect on business in America
Employment in European countries
will increase, the Secretary believes,
creating additional markets foB Amer
lean products, principally agriculture
Evening star., 1924-08-26
CHILD DROWNING VICTIM.

William Earl Clark. jr.. four-and-a-
halfyear- son OF DR.. and Mrs.
William Earl Clark. 1912 Lowell
street, was drowned in a like at
North Hapley, Quebec, yesterday morn
ing. according to word received here.
The body is being brought here for
burial. The funeral will be held at the
residence on Lowell street tomorrow at
O'Clock pm.
The boy, with his parents, was
spending the summer at North Hap
ley. Details of the drowning were
not learned.
Evening star., 1924-08-26
TEXAS G. o. P. NOMINEE
FOR GOVERNOR RETIRED
Party to Name Substitute for Can
didate Criticized for Eulogizing
Mrs. Ferguson, His Opponent.
By the Associated Press

By the Associated Press
HOUSTON, Tex. August ga can
ddate for governor to succeed T. p.
Lee of Houston, who resigned fol-
lowing his nomination by the State
convention at Fort Worth, was to be
named by the Republican State ex-
ecutive committee today.
Lees resignation came after he had
teiesraphed congratulations to Mrs
Miriam Ferguson. Democratic nomi-
nee, at her success in the July pri-
maries in entering the run-off cleo
tion.
In this message he is said to have
expressed the hope that she would be
the Democratic nominee. The tele-
gram brought a protest from Re-
publicans. and was followed by Lees
announcement that he would not &C
cept the Republican nomination.
Evening star., 1924-08-26
Closet Fire Damage $500.

Fire was discovered in a closet in
the apartment of w. j. Rosenthal,
Yavette apartments, 1880 Fairmont
street, about $3.50 o'clock this morn
ing. Smoke attracted the occupants
Of other apartments, members Of the
Rosenthal family being away. Not
much headway was gained before
the arrival of firemen, whose work
was directed by Battalion Chief
Davis. Police estimated the damage
at $500.
Evening star., 1924-08-26
SEEKS 100000 BALM.
Chef Sues Real Estate Man TO
Alienation of Wife,

One hundred thousand dollars dam
ages for alienation of the affections OF
Mrs. Caro- Beahm Young, 20, is sought
in suit filed yesterday by her hus-
band, Rush S. Young, 90 years old. OF
the Conard Apartments. in the District
Supreme Court, against Hilton w. Rob-
ertson. local real estate dealer
Young is chef in Childs' Restaurant,
and his wife was a waitress there. 1t
was learned. The couple were married
in Baltimore, in August, 1921. Robert
son is charged with having prevailed
upon Mrs. Young to leave her husband
and his home to which she has never
returned. according to the papers in
the suit.
Evening star., 1924-08-26
Divorce Suit Withdrawn,

Lawrence A. Baker. who sued Mrs.
Ida Belle Baker, his wife, last April,
for absolute divorce yesterday filed
a withdrawal of the suit in the Dis
trict Supreme Court Attorney Will
liam P. Wendall appeared for the
plaintiff. 1t is reported that a re-
conciliation has been effected.
Evening star., 1924-08-26
Afternoon Session.
Noted Yachtsman Dies of Injuries

MONROE, Mich, August 26.-Com-
modore William Clark Sterling, IS
years old, one Of the best known
yachtsmen on the Great Lakes, is
dead here as a result of injuries suf-
fered yesterday when he was struck
by a street car. Commodore Sterling
was commodore of the Monroe Yacht
Club for many years.
Evening star., 1924-08-26

GUIDES Flowers for Anniversaries,
birthdays and all occasions calling
for a remembrance. 1912 F.-Adver-
tisement.
Evening star., 1924-08-26
MUSICAL INSTRUCTION,
sTuDFo 6E }SINGINC{ o5n HnTHdb 1TAd5AS

Terth year, Nine. Lucia Borderi. Teacher.
diploma graduate and formerly assistant to
Iamperti, Italy. Unexcelled voice building.
Yearly terms reduced. Studio 1864 X NV. For
appointment or booklet phone NJ. 1886 Apt 2OS.
Evening star., 1924-08-26
CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS.
BAPTIST.

The general public is invited to hear
REV. r. H. WALKER
Of New York. ''the reformed gambler" who
vii preach for two nights at the Mt. Olive
Baptist Church. Sixth St. between l. and NJ
SITS. NE. Subject for Tuesday night, Aug.
26, DRY Bones and for Wednesday night,
27, Life After Death"
Evening star., 1924-08-26
PIANO, SAXOPHONE, BANJO

Rag, Jazz. Popular Music in 20 lessoas
Free lessons II you buy instruments here.
Send for free booklet: Christensen School
Evening star., 1924-08-26
SPECIAL NOTICES.

PIANO = REPAIRING. SPECIAL SUMMER
prices. Est. free. Geo. NJ. NJ. Walker Col.
4796. TO Morton st. NV, formerly head tuner
for Percy S. Foster and knabe Co.
Evening star., 1924-02-27
HALF HOLIDAYS PLANNED,

PARIS, February 27.-It Is official
y announced that the bourse will be
closed on Saturday afternoons begin
ming March l.
Evening star., 1924-02-27
BROOKLYN MAN WINS
RAIL POSTERCONTEST
Design Will Be Used in Coming
Campaign Against Crossing
Accidents.

Martin II. Gambee of Brooklyn. ".
Z, is the winner of the first prize
in the contest conducted by the
American Railway Association for the
most appropriate poster and slogan
to be used in connection with a cam
paign the association will conduct in
all effort to reduce the number Of
grade crossing accidents.
Award Of first prize to Gambee was
announced yesterday by the COM
mittee of transportation experts
which met at the TRANSFORMATION
building. Gambee will be awarded
$500 for the best poster and 500 for
the most appropriate slogan, while
second prize of $500 for second best
poster went to Il. s. Feeley. of Bald
winsville, y. V, and II. Day Lowry
of Richmond, Va, was awarded third
prize of 500.
Ihe winning poster carries the
slogan; wait. You May Lose" and
shows an automobile stopped beside
Il railroad track while large locomo-
tive pulling heavy train speeds over
the cross ing. The poster shows the
contrast between the heavy train and
the light automobile, and the supe-
riority in power and weight of the
train compared with the lighter
means OF transportation.
More than 5000 posters and 10000
slogans were considered by the COM
mittee in making the awards. The
date for opening the campaign to re-
duce the number of grade-crossing
fatalities has not been determined.
but will be announced shortly.
Evening star., 1924-02-27
FIRST DIVISION LAYS
SHAFT CORNER STONE
Mai. Gen. Hines Officiates at Cere'
mony-35.Foot Memorial
Will Be Erected.

Simple but impressive ceremonies 8
marked the laying of the corner stone
Of the monument to the First Division
of the American expeditionary forces
In the park Immediately south Of the
State Department late yesterday after
noon. Col. James A. Drain. president
Of the Washington branch Of the LIST
Division Society, president
A sealed box containing the rec
ords of the division was placed under
the corner stone by Brig. Gen. Frank
Parker, who commanded the division
in France, and the corner stone itself
was laid by Maj. Gen. J. L. Hines,
former commander OF brigade in
the 1st division and is now acting
chief of staff of the Army. Tho cere-
monies closed with q benedlction Of
the work In progress by Lieut.. Col
Z. J. Dickson. U. S. a., retired. former
chaplain in the 9th Artillery OF the
1st Division.
A block of granite fourteen feet
square. which will form the base OF
granite column thirty-five feet in
height, is now on its way to the city.
Evening star., 1924-02-27
WRITER'S HOLD ELECTION.

Isaac Gregg Of the Washington bu-
Ieau of the New York Sun was
elected president Of the White House
Correspondents Association to succeed
Harry N. Price, at the annual meeting
of the Association at the White
House Monday afternoon.
Other officers elected were: Vice
president, George T.. Durno OF the
International News Service: secretary
and treasurer, f. A. Knorr Of the
Central News Service; board of di-
rectors, T.. Ross BARLEY, the Asso-
ciated Press, and James Ring, the
Washington Times
Richard Jervis, chief Of the White
House secret service, was elected SER
geant-at-arms. and Elmer Johnson
of the International Film Service, Of
fetal photographer
1t was decided to hold the annual
banquet of the association March 8,
and 1t is expected that President
Coolidge, Secretary Slemp and sew
eral cabinet officers will be present.
To arrange for this event the fol-
lowing committee. was appointed:
George f.. Durno, Russell Young and
James Ring
Evening star., 1924-02-27
FEDERAL POSITIONS OPEN,
Teachers Sought for Service in the
Philippines.

School teachers who feel that their
salaries do not look as large as they
might have an opportunity to get
figures ranging from 5000 to 1000 a
year.
But they are pesos, not dollars, and
one has to go to the Philippines to
get them. The Civil Service Commits
sion has announced open competi-
tive examinations to fill vacancies in
the following:
High school teachers at 5000 to
1900 pesos a. year; primary special
lists at 5000 to 1000 pesos a year,
model primary teachers at 5000 to
5000 pesos year, Philippine service; /;
assistant observer in meteorology.
weather bureau, at $1.0S0 q year:
nurseryman. Indian service, for duty
at the Western Navajo Indian School,
Arizona, and the Chilocco Indian
School, Oklahoma. at 5000 to $1,000. a
year; farmer, Indian service. for duty
at the Western Navajo Indian Agency.
Arizona, at $40 a year. In addition
to theosalaries named above the in
crease of SO a month will be allow
ed for most positions the basic sal
ary of which does not exceed $500
q year. Full information and appli-
ca ton blanks may be obtained at the
office of the Civil Service Commission,
1924 F. street northwest.
Evening star., 1924-02-27
INTERMENT IN TEXAS.

The body of Capt. Allen +. Kirk,
who ended his life at the Walter Reed
Hospital early Sunday, was sent
from Washington to San Antonio,
Tex, last night ut 1866 o'clock, where
funeral services and interment will
be held.
His wife. Mrs. Lillian Harris Kirk,
and his three small children will ac-
Company tho remains.
capt. Kirk was q native of Louis
lana. He enlisted in the Army in
January. 1915, aud was assigned to
Company +, 26th Infantry. Shortly
afterward he was promoted to cor
poral. In June, 1917. he was commits
stoned IL second lieutenant of infan-
try He was made u captain in the
National Army Il few months later.
He WAS i'll service at Camp Meade,
Md; Fort Eustice. Harrisburg, Pa,
and at other training camps in the
United States. He was later assigned
to the army of occupation on the
Rhine, i'll Germany, serving until its
recall to the United States. He was
commissioned captain in the Regu-
lar Army, July l, 1920. !,
Evening star., 1924-02-27
PLAYERS ORGANIZE.
Ingram Church Dramatic Club
Elects Officers.

The Ingram Players. dramatic or
esnization. has been formed by young
people of the Ingram Memorial Con-
gre eg4tional Church with officers as
follows: Ross Haworth. president:
Mildren Zahn, vice president; FERN
Painter, secretary; Mildred Mockabee,
treasurer. and Lawrence Oliver, chair
man publicity committee.
They have arranged play to be
given at the church next Saturday
night. Those who will take part are:
Mary Heslitt, Dorothy Jacobs, Olga
Sarton, Florence Painter, Josephine
Lovett, Leonora Wolf. Mary Clark.
Mildred Mockabee, Ruth Wal2, Louise
Pixley. Mary Mcdonald. Oscar Blades,
Ross HawOrth,
Evening star., 1924-02-27
OBJECTS TO ACTION
BARRING JAPANESE
Wickersham Says 1t Should First
Be Settled by Changing
Treaty.
RESENTMENT HELD CERTAIN
"Gentlemen's Agreement Kept
Faithfully, He Says.

Opposition TO the clause in the pro-
posed immigration bill which will do
away with the "gcntlemen's agree
Inent" between this country and
Japan is being voiced by the national
committee on Americau-Japa re-
lations. \ letter has been sent to each
member Of Congress by George W
Wickersham, chairman of the COM
mittec and former attorney general
for the United States under the late
President Roosevelt, in which he de-
rlarcS the clause is of Il "discrimina-
tory and huuliating nature, which
will be rescuted by Japan as 4 gratu-
tious act of unfriendly character
In his letter Mr.. WickerSham says in
part:
should Change Treaty.
"Wcre there no other possible way
of dealing with the situation the case
would be. different. The proper way by
which to change a treaty or an in
tcruatioua agreement, 1t would seem
to me. is 10y treaty or agreement ne
gotiated through the Department OF
State, If Congress deems such change
advisable. request made to the
Executive viii without doubt bring
such action.
Irresponsible Japanese have repeat
edIy declared that if the 'gentlemen's
aEreemen' is not satisfactory, the
Japanese government VIII gladly re-
consider the whole matter and make
some new arrangement.
In the face of such assurances
from Japan OF desire to MAINTAIN
EciEhborly relations with us, and in
view of their earnest desire that the
United States should not pass dls
criminatory and Inevitably humillat-
ing legislation aimed at Japan, the
pasSag. of the proposed act by Con-
yresS would certainly be resented by
Japan as a gratuitouS act of un-
friendly character.
Carried Out Faithfully.
II: is evident that the japanese
government has been administering
the .gentlemeu'S agreement with
careful fidelity. Naturally the propos-
ed measure would convey an impli-
cation 10 the contrary which d proud
and sensitive nation would resent.
The statement that the proposed
measure Is not particularly aimed at
the Japanese, for it concerns all
peoples ineligible for citizenship il
too Specious to need extended reply
1t is enough TO point out that prac-
tically all such peoples arc now eX-
cluded by existing laws, the Chinese
by name. aud the IIindus, Thibetans
DraNidianS and many other peoples
of Asia and Polynesia by definitions
of latitude and longitudc. The real
purpose of the proposed measure j.
the abrogation of the 'Sentlemen's
agreement with Japan.
If there is any sound reason for
such congressional action / have not
seen ii stated publicly"
Evening star., 1924-02-27
WOODS GOAT GONE.

Tho analytical minds Of Police
Chief Sullivans infallible solvers Of
the great unknown are considerably
agitated today over the problem Of
who got Milton Woods goat.
The goat, which was hornless,
white angora animal, with collar at
tached. Strayed from the Wood prem
ises at 206 18th street northeast.
Evening star., 1924-02-27

EiszsI Hsxs3swn~ian
a hookla e.eiiaa, 'O6s1surious
a. an Osbazs1iae Ameinn h.
2,n,J.. h Is dbose dss Caneae
haasn9Wnn{ az.
Evening star., 1924-02-27

owner OF an automobile which is
alleged to have collided with the
child on Good Hope road January IL
last Attorneys Springston and
Daily appear for the plaintiff, who
claims to have sustained serious in
jury.
Evening star., 1924-02-27
FLOUR CHEAP IN BERLIN.

BERLIN, February 23.--American
women keeping house in Berlin as
sert that white flour is virtually the
only food which now retails for the
same price as in pre-war days. Foods
generally are 40 to so per cent higher
than in 1914.
Evening star., 1924-02-27
Motorist Sued for $4,000.

Suit to recover $4,000 damages
for alleged personal injuries has
been fled by Marie Weaver. a minor,
through her mother, Helen J.
Weaver, against Raymond Dennison,
Evening star., 1924-02-27
Good Reason.
nndnn Teleura al

From the london Telegraph.
Artist-Ive decided tc become a
vegetarian.
Friend-Did the doctor advise it,
Artist-No, the butcher. when /
The Washington times., 1924-12-30
YOUTH ACCUSED.
BY SISTER IS !.
SENTENCED
Ralph MelIott Will Serve Three
Years lin PenPooIe
Gets Five Years

Convicted of intimacy with his
own sister before she was fourteen
years old, Ralph Mellott, Of Buck
Lodge. Md. was yesterday sent
enced to serve three years in the
eMaryland State Penitentiary,
At the same, time, Judge Glenn
a. Worthinet ton and Judge Robert
2. Peter, sitting at Frederick, sent
enced Littleton S. Poole to serve
Iive years in the penitentiary for
the same offense.
On the charges both men might
nave been sentenced to death on
the galloWs. The juries, in both
cases, recommended leniency.
The offenses were committed
A<ainst Irene Mellott, fourteen, sis.
scr Of Ralph Mellott. Irene ex-
posed Poole and her brother recent
" when she visited another brother
IN Pennsylvania, and met Saliva
ton Army woman who learned her
tragic past.
In the case against the brother,
the State presented a statement
signed by Mellott admitting rela.
tionship with his sister when. she
was under fourteen years old. On
the witness stand he repudiated t.,
and testified he had signed it be-
cause the officers told him ut
would be better for him at his
+. Poole and Mellott will be taken
to the Baltimore State prison today.
The Washington times., 1924-12-30
GIRL SOUGHT IN
D. {. SALOON
DEATH
Description of Young Woman
in Car and Slayer sus-
pect Broadcast


The hunt for George King,
wanted in the staying Of Thomas
Brady, coIored porter. WHO was
shot to death in near beer saloon
at S07 North Capitol street on Sun
day, today was widened to cities
throughout the East and South.
where police believe King has gone.
Joseph Nally, who surrendered af-
ter the shooting at police headquar.
tiers, will face a coroner's jury to-
day at the morgue.
Police meanwhile are securing UNI
dew ord haunts to find the "mys-
terry girl who is said u have sat
in the automobile in which the men
drove to the scene of the shooting,
while they went into the saloon.
A third man, Richard Fl. Beavers,
said to know something of the
shooting, is still being sought by
police.
The Washington times., 1924-12-30
FLIRTs WITH AMAZON;
KNOCKED OUT, JAILED

BERKELEY. Cal. Dec. SID.
ward Lewis. thirty, was sentenced
tc six months In jail because he
attempted to flirt with the athletic
wife Of Berkeley policeman.
Mrs. Rernice Wilson. former Uni
versity OF California coed and now
assistant swimming instructor, said
she was accosted by Lewis, who
invited her to take a walk" Mrs.
Wilson countered with q stiff right
to the chin, and while Lewis was
still groggy from the blow, she
summoned her husband, PatroInlan
o. w. Wilson.
The Washington times., 1924-12-30
INNOCENT MAN" JAILED
IN HUSBANDS PLACE

louisville, Pa, Dec. SO.--Be.
cause John Bates Is alleged "a have
stolen money from his wife. John
Williams, friend Of Bates. Is in
the county jail. Bates gave some
u the alleged stolen money to vii.
nalns and when the wife took legal
steps 70 get the cash back, lawyers
tod ner husband cannot be prose-
cnted Tor taking money from his
Willlams was then prosecuted for
receiving stolen goods and commit.
tea 70 jail. Mrs. Bates deplored the
outcome. Williams is an abso.
uteiy innocent man. He should
nor De IN jail" she said.
The Washington times., 1924-12-30
BIRMINGHAM LAUGHS LAST
AND IT'S QUITE A CHUCKLE

BIRMINGHAM, Mich, Dec. ST.
The village of Birmingham believes
it is having the last laugh in it's
struggles with Lakeview, SUBURB,
to induce the community to accept
annexation to Birmingham.
The suburb recently voted dowI.
an annexation proposition, although
Birmingham for some time has
sought to bring about such a step.
Now the Birmingham village COM
mission has voted to cut off tho
Lakeview water supply next spring
unless the suburb petitions for and
votes favorakly upon another an.
.nexation proposal by next April.
The Washington times., 1924-12-30
THEFT or DIPHTHERlA
CULTURE PUZZLES POLICE

/ wilmington. Del. Dec. 80.
Proximity Of the police failed to
prevent the theft Of number CT
culture tubes used by physicians in
the treatment Of diphtheria. The
tubes were stolen from laboratory
directly over the headquarters Of
the police in the Public Building.
The only entrance to the labora-
tory after midnight il through Ahe
police roIlroom, and how the thief
got in and out il puzzling the
police.
The Washington times., 1924-12-30
PUPILS TAKE TEACHERS
CAR TO ENJOY Thrill 1 S.

WICHITA, Kan, Dec. SO.-Tired
Of school life ana desiFing fling
and a thrill" two boys and two
girls, all about fourteen years old
and members Of grade school
here, stole an automobile belonging
to their teacher and started out for
Kansas City, according to q story
told police by one OF the boys, who
got scared" and jumped out OF the
car after 1t had gone a few miles.
Warren Speer, who "got seated
and jumped. returned to school and
told his teacher Of the affair.
He said they had planned to
drive to Kansas CITY.
The Washington times., 1924-12-30
LEGISLATURE NAMES TWINS
OF ONE OF IT'S MEMBERS

JEFFERSON CITY. Mo-. Dec, 30
The General Assembly Of Miss
ouri, on learning that Representa-
tive job had become the grand
father of twin girls on February %,
passed resolution that the two
misses be named Martha and
Georgia in honor of George and
Martha Washington.
The Washington times., 1924-12-30

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JANUARY LINEN
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patterns and price. EUery article bears
special January Reduction
$6.75 Pure Linen Table Cloths, size 2x2 yards,
January Price, $4.75
$3.50 Pure Linen Table Cloths, size xxi yards,
January Price, $3.50
$825 Pure Linen Napkins, size Tiki,
January Price, $6.25 Dozen
Mohawk Cotton Sheets and Cases
42x36 Cases, January Price, sc
45x36 Cases, January Price, 43c
63x99 Sheets, January Price, $1.4O ca.
72X99 Sheets, January Price, $1.55 ca.
81x99 Sheets, january Price, $3.50 ca,
$3.50 ALinen Table Cloths, size 7Ox7Oinches, $5OOea.
$500 A-Linen Table Cloths, size 7Ox9Oinches, $65Oea
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Bleached Turkish Bath Towels
$50 Bleached Turkish Towels, 45c
75c Bleached Turkish Towels, 6Oc
79c Bleached Turkish Towels, zoe
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Al-Wool Plaid Blankets for double beds, $1,000 Pair
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-25
Declares McAdOO
Did Not Conceal
Big Oil Retainer

Chicago, Feb 24.-PolitiCal enemies
of William q. McAGoo. presidential
candidate. are lacking in candor and
are seeking to make the public believe
molehill is mountain" in their at
tcmpts to prove conccalment of the
100000 contingent payment that Nc
Adoo would have received from the
Doheny oil interests had he succeeded
in his Mexican mission, David l.. Rock
well. chairman of the McAdoo-for-
president committee. said tonight.
There certainly has been no endeav-
or on the part of Mr.. McAdoo." he said,
ito keep secret the offer of Mr.. Doheny
when the law firm of McAdoo, Cotton &
Franklin was retained by him in the
event of success attending the firms
efforts to secure settlement of the diff
culties Of the Doheny companies with
the Mexican government.
Senator Walsh pointed his finger at
the source of the attacks when he re-
fused to do anything TO divert the
public mind from the iniquities of the
present administration and spoke of
the plan of the great interests allied
to defeat the distinguished former Sec
rotary of the treasury"
Mr. Rockwell declared McAdoo men,
toned this amount of money as well as
the 100000 retainer fee in his letter
to Senator Lenroot when he asked for
n hearing before the Senate committee
investigating the oil scandal. That 1t
was not brought out in McAdoos eX-
animation by committee members was
not through any efforts or desire on
his part to conceal it, Rockwell assert
Cd