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Evening star., 1924-05-31
Dairymen to Hold Picnic.
cial Dispatch TO The Star.

SpttIdI DIspdIVD To I NE sotdT.
FREDERICKSBURG Va, May 81
A dairymen's picnic will be held June
9 at the home of DR.. J.. S. Andrews.
near Orange, in the interest of better
dairying for the dairyman and the
general farmer. The picnic is to be
an a1l-day affair and a basket dinner
will be served on the grounds. In
the afternoon there will be an ad-
dress by prominent dairyman and
Frank A. Buchanan of the dairy ex
tension department at Blacksburs
will point out the qualifications of
good dairy COW. Mr.. Buchanan will
have several cows from DR.. Andrews
herd to work with
Evening star., 1924-05-31

lawfully happened to meet him that
day, Knrr Is alleged to have told Nor
ton. offered him $50 at the crucial
minute and the vice consul is said to
have admitted taking it.
j. Fred Saunders, who described
himself as notary public of Van
couver, startled the hearing chamber
when he calmly admitted, as a wit
ness for the government, that he
was engaged in the business of OBJ
tanning vises for aliens who were
mot sure" they could obtain admis-
sion to the United States legally. He
described how he had bribed Mr. Kerr
Ryder's wise in the case of Chin Jan
Yuen
Ryder Not at Hearing.
Il met Mr.. Kerr one day in the
Peking Cafe in Vancouver, in 1922"
Saunders said. He told me he was
short in his accounts at the consulate
and did not know what to do.
said: Well, / have just come back
from China and haven't much money
But have a man who does not think
he is exempt I get 800 if 1 get a
wise for him Half Of that is yours if
you use your influence Later Kerr
brought me the passport. vised by
Mr.. Ryder. Then I paid him the
money
Mr.. Kerr was not placed on the
stand by his counsel. The hearing
was held merely to determine wheth-
er the government could establish a
prima facie case, and the defendant
was held for the grand jury. Mr..
Ryder, who has been in Washington
on detached duty for more than a
month, arrived at the hearing too late
to hear the testimony relating to him
self.
Denies Any Urging.
was described to him, Mr.. Ryder ex-
planned that he relied upon Mr.. Kerr
and a clerk in the consulate to pass
upon the legality of an application
for a wise and that his signature was
attached without investigation on his
part. AS a rule. he said, such inves-
LEGATIONS were made by the clerk. Mr..
Ryder said Mr.. Kerr had never urged
him to sign a passport and that the
mere fact it was presented by the
vice consul was sufficient recon-
mendation for him to affix the wise.
In the course of the hearing the
secretary of senator from the state
of Washington appeared, bearing a
telegram from Mr.. Kerr's s father in
that state, appealing to the members
that his son got a fair trial Lawyers
were amazed at the government
bringing Mr.. Kerr all the way to the
National Capital to arrest him when
the trial could just have easily have
been held in Seattle, where the de-
difficulty arranging bond and obtain
ing counsel
Evening star., 1924-05-31
TOBACCO OF LOW GRADE
LOWERS PRICE AVERAGE
Sales During April at Virginia
Warehouses Totals 777,911 Pounds,
at 1929 Per Hundred.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associa led Press.
RICHMOND. Va, May 31.-A poor
grade of tobacco, sold during April,
the last month of the 1923-24 sea-
son, was responsible for the low
average price Of s13.23 per hundred
mounds, according to the Monthly Re-
view of the Richmond Federal Re
serve Bank. issued for publication
today.
During the month of April there
were 7779ll pounds of tobacco sold
on the open markets of Virginia, ac-
cording to warehouse reports to the
commissioner of agriculture, the Re-
view stated. only the dark and sun
cured markets were open during the
month. Virtually all the tobacco was
handled at Bedford, Lynchburg and
Richmond. the other dark markets
receiving very little tobacco.
The 1928 Virginia tobacco crop
amounted to 151,s0s,O00 pounds, ac-
eording to the eaieuiations ofst,st,c,an 9t the
grown in 1922 Prices during the
season just closed averaged lower
than in recent years, the greatest de-
cline occurring in the price of bright t
hundred pounds. The average price
Of the different types was as follows:
hurley, $23.12, against $26.49 in 192t;
bright, $20.57, against $2s.36: dark.
$500. against $19.77; suncured,
$i3.22, against $14.27.
E"Danville was the leading market
id the number of pounds sold during
the season and also reported the
highest average price. This market
sold 2s.ss5.s5S pounds of producers
tobacco, more than half of all the
hight tobacco sold in the state.
ISnchburg was the leading dark
market and ranked next to Dam
Vile in total first-hand sales. The
Abingdon market sold nearly all Of
the hurley tobacco grown in Virginia,
ahd the suncured tobacco was sold in
Richmond
THE warehousemen estimated the
seasons crop at 21 per cent good,
IS per cent medium. A per cent
common, compared with averages
during the previous season of Sc per
cent good, sc per cent medium and
28 per cent common. The inferior
quality of this seasons crop largely
accounts for the decline in price pre-
viously mentioned"
Evening star., 1924-05-31
HOFFMAN PLANS APPEAL
Slayer Of Mrs. Maude Bauer to Go
to Sing Sing Today.

NEW YORK, May 31.-Harry L.
Hoffman announced that he will seek
an appeal from tho verdict Of the
jury which convicted him of the mur-
der of Mrs. Maude A Bauer on Staten
Island, in March. Hoffman made this
decision after q talk with his wife
and two brothers and his attorney,
Alfred ". Norton.
Meanwhile the prisoner win be sent
to Sing Sing today to begin his SEN
tence Of from twenty years to life.
Evening star., 1924-05-31
French Living Cost Shown

PARIS May 31.-"Tve counted
these potatoes from curiosity" said Il
French housewife at dinner one eve
ming this week. They come to just
seven sous each and 20 think that be-
fore the war we bought one pound
for the same amount
Seven sous before the war meant
seven cents in American money. 1t
does not represent nearly as much to-
day in either foreign exchange or
purchasing value, but the difference
in price gives an idea of the rise in
the cost of living in France since the
war
Evening star., 1924-05-31

on the air Of that hotels orchestra
has been given to the oratorical con-
test
The six orators who will come here
from. other cities will begin to ar
rive in Washington early next week.
The formal program for the enter
tainment begins Thursday night,
when the seven contestants will be
the guests of the Monarch Club at a
box party at Keith's. Tho club will
entertain the competitors at luncheon
at 1880 o'clock Friday, June 6, at
the Raleigh Hotel, after which there
will be a parade to Memorial Cont
mental Hall, where the speakers will
try OUT the acoustic properties of
the auditorium.
After the contest the Washington
Chamber Of Commerce will give q re.
ception at the New Willard Hotel in
honor of the young orators The
next day, Saturday, June z, The Star
will take the orators and members
of their families on an all-day sight
seeing tour Of Washington.
Evening star., 1924-05-31
Honduras to Elect.

Elections will be held in Honduras
June 20 to July l, to establish a
constitution government to replace
the present provisional regime
The American legation at Teguci-
galpa today reported the provisional
president had promulgated a decree
to that effect.
Evening star., 1924-05-31

Ambassador Hanihara should remain
in Washington. He is regarded as
the best man for the post, despite his
failure to prevent enactment of the
exclusion law Meanwhile, Specula-
ton is rife as to his possible success
sor. In the event of his return, To-
kiohi Tonaka. formerly counselor to
the embassy at Washington, is re-
garded as the strongest candidate.
Evening star., 1924-05-31
Antelope Herd Il Gruwing.

A decade ago there were only q
dozen animals In the herd Of antelope
in Yellowstone Park, Americas ma
tionAl park, containing moro than
ban mess IN q. ne sninels q !.
Evening star., 1924-05-31

D3abetic patients who take insulip'
treatAent carry candy with them TO
Evening star., 1924-05-31
JAPANESE PROTEST.
DELIVERED TO HUGHES

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KERR CONFESSED AID
TO CHINESE, is CLAIM

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UNCALLED WITNESS
STIRS OUTBURST IN
DAUGHERTY INQUIRY

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PUNCTUALfTY ASKED
OF GRAFTON AUDIENCE

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FOREIGN.
ts am. Greenwich time, today
To.nnAxa fnrn XUaafhf
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MURDERED FRANKS BOY,
SONS OF TWO RICH MEN
CONFESS UNDER GRILLING

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sions. young Leopold had made a
lengthy and direct declaration of in
nocence. asserting that if he were
guilty he would say punish me-"
THE little fellow was killed by
blow on the head. and then
strangled," States Attorney Grove
declared
Evening star., 1924-05-31
Qd student.
Both Families Wealth
The wealthy Loeb family

The wealthy Loeb family Is very
well known. Leopold's family, less
rich and less we'll known. ever-
theless has, been Prominent The
homes Of both families we're Greae
houses IN TIE szxgaAl ae4s4A A44sE
Evening star., 1924-05-31

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The L'Anse sentinel., 1924-01-18
NOTICE

The tax roll for the township of
LAnss is now in my hands for col
lection. l will be at my home every
day of the week from 900 to 11:00 in
the morning and from 900 to 500
each afternoon, for the purpose of
collecting taxes. A fee Of 10 will be
charged up to January 10, 1924.
Miss Mary Frenette,
11-30-f Township Treasurer.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1924-01-18
(January 18-Feb. 29, 1924
STATE OF MICHIGAN

In the Circuit Court for the County
of Baraga in Chancery.
Suit pending in the Circuit Court
Tor the County Of Baraga, State of
Michigan, in Chancery, on the 9th
day of January, A. d. 1924.
Marie E. Starr, Plaintiff, VS.. Joseph
M. Starr, Defendant.
1t appearing from affidavit on file
The L'Anse sentinel., 1924-01-18
CARD OF THANKS

We desire to thank the many
friends and neighbors who so kindly
assisted US during the illness and af-
ter the death of our wife and mother.
Their many kindnesses will always
be treasured by use.
Julius Foy, Sr., and Children.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1924-01-18

that the defendant, Joseph M. Starr,
resides out of the State of Michigan;
On motion of Joseph ]. O'Connor,
Esq, Attorney for said plaintiff, 1t
Is Ordered that said defendants ap-
pearance shall be entered with the
Clerk of this Court within three
months from the date of this order.
JOHN G. STONE,
Circuit Judge.
Joseph j. O'Connor,
Attorney for Plaintiff,
Business Address:
L'Anse, Mich.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1924-01-18

Admission, 15c and 30c
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-24
I.ER|ANs
ASKED TO AID
EUGEN|CS
General Assembly Asked to
Go on Record in Favor
Of Bill
b. IaternatlonaI News eerrlee.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, May "a.
An overture asking that the Pres.
byterian General Assembly in ses-
sion here go on record as favoring
the passage by Congress Of the
bill for sterilization and national
eugenics now pending in the lower
house. will be submitted, probably.
Monday, 1t became known today.
The overture win be offered by
Judge Royal r. Graham. of George.
town, COL. assistant jurist Of the
juvenile court of that city.
The bill. which Judge Graham
would have the assembly approve,
provides for the sterilization OF all
convicted of criminal assault and
provides for medical examination
OF all men and women before they
are married.
81 believe that the time for some
such action on the part of the
assembly has arrived" said Judge
Graham in discussing the proposed
overtures. 1--WE spend millions an.
nualIy to insure better propagation
OF horses, cattle, dogs, flowers, and
II believe the time has arrived
when Christian people of this couYl.
try should take steps to make i'm
possible marriages from which
issue children who never can be
lit for service Of any kind"
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What's Doing Today and
Tomorrow.
Tnaar.

Today.
Pageant--.sW Washington. the Federal
CITY ~ the Community Center De-
partmept at Central High School At
S:1b o'clock.
At display Of work Of
architectural students Of Catholic Uni
Per1ity In the gymnasium.
Luncheon Politicai Study Club At the
Franklin Square Hotel at I p. m.
Card party--Womens Auxiliary or
the Mt. Carmel National Retreat House
Will hold q card party at 200 r street
northeast, in the afternoon and eve
ming.
Meeting Fifth annual meeting Of the
American Classical League in the audi
toriInt Of the new National Museum
Dance--In the .T-U building OF the
Government Hotels this evening.
Conteet--Bible story telling contest
In the Z. M. G.. A. auditorium BY
Sunday school boys at p. m.
Picnic--Annual picnic Of the Ameri.
can Association Of University Women
Ct the residence Of DR.. Julia Green At
Tomorrow.
Memorial services-By Camp III,
United Confederate Veterans at the
Confederate section of Arlington Gene
terry at . q. m.
Hikes-Red Triangle Club will start
at 1880 O., M, from the east entrance
Of Capitol grounds, and at $50 from
kS0N3lYus
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r. J. LIBBY SPEAKS BEFORE
SIDWELL GRADUATES

War time has no monopoly on
patriotism because patriotism means
love OF ones country. q sentiment
not under the control of transient
and casual events. This is the
declaration of Frederick J. Libby,
executive secretary OF the National
Council for the Prevention OF War.
before the commencement
class at Sidwell's Friends School,
last night. He warned that the
next war, 1t is predicted, win mark
the end Of white civilization.
In presenting the diplomas
Thomas w. SidweIl, founder Of the
school, pointed out that in the
late war 100 Friends School boys
responded, receiving commissions
from lieutenants to majors. The
members of the graduating class
included: Franklin Moore, presi-
dent; Elizabeth Claire Ridsdale, vice
president. George Element Judd,
secretary Ruth Alice Dick.
inson, Isabelle Howard Assergon,
Harry Rollins Fowler, Louis F'lem-
ing, Peak, Isabel Frances South
gate, Katrina Tanner. =.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-24
RED CROSS BADGE HELD
HIS SUPPLY HERON

NEW YORK. May 24.-The in.
sistence of a prisoner at Welfare
Island that he be allowed to keep a
small Red Cross button when he
was put ina cell revealed one of the
most; unusual hiding places for
drugs that has yet come to the at
tention Of the authorities. The but
ton, Head Keeper Daniel Sheahan
discovered, was lined with heroin.
The prisoner. whose name is with
held by the authorities, was SEN
fenced for a minor offense. He
submitted readily to the examina-
ton and transfer OF his clothes and
asked only for the button, which
was taken from the lapel Of his
CnQf
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-24
D. A. r. TO RESTORE
..RRADpocK ROCK

A movement to restore Braddock
Rock-a huge boulder in the grounds
Of the Marine Hospital upon which
Major General Braddock is supposed
to have landed during his Indian
campaign in 1754-will be launched
by the Daughters OF the American
Revolution.
Mrs. William H. Carter, chairman
OF the District Committee on Preser-
walton of Historic Spots, No. 2125
Bancroft place northwest, yesterday
was sent a communication from
Continental Memorial Hall calling
attention to the neglected condition
into which Braddock Rock has fall
len.
At the meeting Of the national
board, a resolution was passed
deploring this neglect and asking
that something be done.
Centuries ago the rock lowered on
the bank Of the Potomac River.
With the improvement of the river
front the rock is now many feet
from the water and buried in the
ground. 1t has never been covered
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-24

Their embellishments. It should be-
said, however, that mere stain is,
for most woods, poor protection
against weather, nor viii it look as
well after awhile as 1t did at first.
For this reason L prefer little, il
any mere stain outside. Paint is
vastly better. Certainly the stained
work can be painted later on, IL one
desires some stained effect at first
and for time. But, as said, stain
does not protect, water will get into
joints. and into the fiber of, the
wood itself.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-24

locating and enamel paint come in
cans ready for use.
Occasionally the wall board win
be covered with the oilcloth that Is
made for hanging on house interiors.
| This ID indeed an excellent WY. as
there Is no danger Of cracks showing,
as in the case Of mere paper, which
also Is used, ana does not delnand
strips to conceal their undesirable
ptesence. The oilclOth comes In
breadths OF forty inches, this width
being itself q good feature, spreading
over more ground with the fsWest
joints to show.
And what about the floors? They
are usually made Of soft wood, and
when painted or stained, or as soue-
times Is done, shellaeked, they can
be made handsome, with rugs To-
finish the decorative effect. White
pine or any similar white wood docs
nicely with q simple coatinnrOf raw
iinseed oil and q little turpentine and
driers, all mixed together, and well
rubbed into the wood, this finish
being easily renewed from time 10
time. It also gives pleasing effect
on account Of its light color and,
cleanty appearance, ais compared
with dark stains. Bnt some floors.
depending upon the kind OF wood.
will look handsome when done with
an oil stain, Stimulating light or dark
oak for instance. and this stain
should be well rubbed into the wood.
and none left upon the surface, use
rag for wiping It in and off the.
surface.
Coated with wax.
4 A wood that has some grain,
such as hard pine, can be made.
royalty fine with such treatment.
Then It, must. Of course. be coated
with some protective liquid or
wax, though It can also be sim
" gone over when occasion de-
malida with. linseed oil and a lit.
tie 'drier. Shellac gives nice
finish. but If expense must be
watched at every turn then it
viii have to be omitted. sim,
there are imitation shellacs now
that answer. perfectly in place OF
the real,
There is. also the finish made
with liquid filler, colorIess or col
ored, and floor varnish. This Is
particularly nice where the floor
ing is of q light wood, such as
white pine. Floor varnish dries over
night, and gives a hard, yet elas-
tic coating, with a good gloss.
One coat will do over q LIQUID
filler. Much is saved by not hay.
ing rubbing to do It is time that
costs most. for the working hours
at q dollar or more per. simply
fly on golden plnIons, and this
item is more important to watch
than the mere fact Of materials
which, after all, are quite mex
pensive.
The outside may be succeed, for
the most part, with some artistic
disposal of wood and brick adorn.
ment, and there may be a few
shingles placed in the gables. These
features plainly suggest and even
invite certain stains by way Of fur
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-24
School Weight Contest.

Eighteen schools Of Providence
have entered contest in bringing
underweight pupils up to normal.
The progress of each school is in.
dictated by a device showing a
miniature race track. Each school
is represented by a tiny automobile.
which moves forward. to correspond
with the relative percentage of the
pupils. who. have gained weight.
The Providence co operative nutri,
ton bureau Is Conducting the con;
test. III
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-24
FIRES IN TWO HOMES
DO BUT LITTLE DAMAGE

Two small fires did approximately
$700 damage yesterday. Both were
one-alarm blazes and no one was
injured.
The first fire. for which an over.
heated gas stove is held responsible,
occurred at the home Of Joseph Sic
bert, 1925 Burns street southeast.
It caused a loss OF $500.
When fire broke out on the third
floor Of a vacant house at 507 &c
street! northwest, 5000 damage was
suffered. Origin of the blaze was
not determined.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-24
Added I oucl1es Make
BungaLoll, A Home

The bungalow! There's magic in
the mere word, an appeal that goes
straight to the heart Of the home
seeker and home-loyer. No. wonder,
either, that they are so popular.
That person who could not be salts.
1ied with such q structure for i
nome would be hard enough to
please, and the contractor is hereby
ADVISED not to attempt the feat!
Ihey come large and small, cheap
or inexpensive. / think. is the bet
Ter term, and large as you wish,
and as costly as your means win
allow OF. Help yourself!
M hur what ! wish now to speak Of
more specifically Is the work that
the painter and decorator does after
carpenter and plasterer. ct al. are
done. These finishing touches have
very much to do with making the
structure more alluring. IL that be
possible. And the cost may he
greatly Increased, or made very
moderate, according to what YOU
feel you have to spend upon It. At.
Wactlve effects are possible with ILL
Ae cost, comparatively speaking.
Permanent Home.
have in mind the bungalow
that is intended to serve as = per.
nnanent home, for there are others
hunt merely as summer camps, in
which case the cost for painting.
etc. is small. OF these it may be
said that they are built with, ar
usttc fancy, like the more elidur.
Ing and pretentious affairs, but us.
ualIy consist Of studs covered out.
side with siding. Inside the wood
work Is usually stained, though In
many there Is an interior Of wall
board, which is then kalsonined.
with perhaps a neat little stenciling
Tor q border But this latter Tea.
ture Is not common in slIsnmer
bungalows: There is, indeed no
necessity for 1t.
ton Tor the bungalow as a finish
81 wallboard pressed to rerreaent
tile. The wallboard is coated 50
as to take paint and varnish as Il.
comes from tbs manufacturer, SO
that It can be treated the same as
woodwork. The tile effect Is treated
as one would do with ordinary
enamel painting. AS it requires
several coats OF white or tinted
paint, according to color OF finish
desired, when doing woodwork, so
also with Wallboard, which is wood
pulp pressed. There are several,
coats of white lead paint applied,
each sandpapered, with a final coat.
ing of preparation known as un-
dercoating, and which Is simply a.
flat drying zinc-white paint. with
some enamel varnish in It. This
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-24
BIG LIBRARY HERE
FOR U. S. TEACHERS

The largest ana most complete
library Of strictly educational liter.
allure In America il maintained by
the Bureau Of Education here.
This library is administered as a
central reference and lending col
lection for the teachers and edd-
Gators OF the United States. It's
photographers supply information
to investigators Of technical edu-
.cational subjects. On request the
library viii give information and
advice regarding methods Of organi-
zation, administration, cataloguing,
classifying, ETC., for educational
libraries and educational book col
lections.
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s
over. and may still be seen in
cuplike depression in the Hospital
grounds.
In moving up the river from
Alexandra on his Inflated expedi.
ton, which resulted in the an.
Inhalation Of the British army, Cen
eral Braddeck is supposed to have
stopped at this rock to survey tie
Indian country beyond.
Authorities of the Smithsonian
Institution said yesterday there Is
no historic proof of this act on
Braddock's part. They were in
clined to brand it as legendary.
The committee to mark points 0f
historic interest, appointed by the
District Commissioners, have plans
laid to restore the place. These
plans. which include terrace, grav.
eled walk, iron fence and bronze
marker, may be taken over by the
D. A. X.