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Evening star., 1924-08-17
POLITICAL BATTLE
GOES ON DESPITE
COOLIDGE VACATION

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Navy DENLY and former Director Of the
Veterans Bureau Forbes in his speech
of acceptance appears to have excited
the amazement OF some Of the Demo-
Gratis. OF course, Senator Walsh Of
Montana and Senator Heflin of Alabama,
and others who have criticized the
President for this failure. are not Seri-
GUS in these criticisms. They know that
the names of Fall, Daugherty, DENLY
and Forbes will be on the lips of the
Democrats during the coming campaign,
and not on Republican lips. Further
more, Mr. Coolidge pointed out that
those who have been accused of cor
ruption are out of office. and some of
them have been indicted, and that he
intends to see Government of the United
States kept clean. Mr. Fall retired to
private life before Mr.. Coolidge took
charge of the administration, and Mr..
Daugherty retired to private life at the
invitation of Mr.. Coolidge. to put it
politely.
Democrats Detected.
One feature of the campaign to
date which strikes the attention lies
in the confidence expressed by Repub-
licans generally in the success of
their national ticket, and the lack of
commence pFiNltely expressed Dy so
many Democrats in the outcome Of
the race, though when they talk for
publication they declare that Davis
and Bryan will be elected. In view
of what happened at the elections
two years ago. when State after
State swung into the Democratic
column; when the huge Republican
majority in the House was cut prac-
tically to nothing. and the Demo
Gratis made such gains in the Senate
that the balance of power was left
in the hands of the La Toilette
group. this lack Of confidence on the
part Of Democrats seems particularly
strange.
Especially is this true in view of
the revelations of the congressional
Investigations during the last few
months with regard to Republican
administration. The confidence of the
Democrats was impaired, however,
during the bitter factional contest in
the New York convention. And the
widely expressed faith of so many
of the people in Calvin Coolidge as
a man and chief executive has added
to this impairment. This condition,
of course, may change radically as
the campaign progresses, and the
Democratic forces get into action, and
attack the Republicans.
Evening star., 1924-08-17

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stateroom for the night; of being
ushered into the presence Of a jazz
orchestra. a staff of busy batenders
and a party Of 60 revelers who drank
and danced the night away.
HiEh-Priced Drinks.
His narrative included the description
of a menu of beverages where the cheap
est drink was Scotch at 81. and the most
expensive was mint tulep at $3.50, with
wine at SEQ and upward. by the bottle.
and champagne to be had in abundance
ut fat-purse prices.
The characters OF the story included a
captain in British uniform. who did not
drink a crew Of nattily dressed sailors
with cockncy accents: numerous and
sundry wealthy men and women, old
ard young, OF polished manners and
democratic demeanor: a negro jazz
orchestra. bartenders, walters, stewards
and stokers.
Only one night was spent aboard the
mystery ship by the Herald Tribune re-
porter. He slept for two hours in his
50 stateroom. Then. he chronicled, he
returned to land aboard the roaring
Spcedboat that had brought him to the
mystery ship. leaving his companions
Of the night behind to sleep away the ef-
f,ctS of the festivities
Evening star., 1924-08-17

He then was made an assistant as
SCISSOR and later became chief Of the
arrears division, which handles all
delinquent tax bills. In that position
he has located hundreds of persons
whose property was sold for taxes
at the annual sales. causing them to
redeem their holdings.
Born at Falmouth. Va. in 1886. Mr..
Petty moved to Washington in 1851,
and lived here for ten years before
the Civil War. When the conflict
between the States began he went to
Front Royal, Va. and Joined the
Warren County Rifles, in the Confed-
crate army.
In the fighting at Frazier's Farm.
Petty was wounded and taken pris-
oner. Later, in 1865, he was shot
again at Dinwiddie Courthouse, nine
days before the surrender.
The war over and the States once
m"re reunited, Mr.. Petty returned to
Washington and began the long
period of service in the local govern
ment, which he is now about to leave.
Evening star., 1924-08-17
AUTO THIEF ESCAPES.

After chase through downtown
streets, a man operating an automo-
bile listed by police as stolen from
Earl owen OF 2o22 Sixteenth street
drove up to the curb at Fourteenth
and II streets. hoped out and got
away before his pursuer, Detective
Frank Ailigood of police headquar-
ters. could make an arrest
Alligood recognized the operator OF
the car as a man well known to the
local police and started after him at
Seventh and II streets. The little
coupe in which the fugitive was rid
ing Weaved in and out of downtown
traf to Fourteenth and II streets,
where it suddenly stopped. 4 woman
who was in the machine was taken to
police headquarters. She told the de-
tectire that she had accepted the in
vitation of the operator to ride, inas-
much as she was late for an appoint
ment and the man looked respectable.
After her statement was verified she
was released.
Evening star., 1924-08-17
JAMES A. MACAULEY e., -.,
DIES At AGE OF SO
Veteran Pension oface Employe
Had Lived in Washington
so Years.

James A. Macauley, So years old
retired employe of the United States
Pension Office, veteran of the Union
Army during the Civil War and a
resident Of this city for the last so
years, died at his residence. 1905 p
street. following an illness of several
months.
Before coming to Washington. Mr..
Macauley was for many years promi-
nent in West Virginia politics. He
was at one time State treasurer there
and during the transfer of the capital
of that State from Wheeling to
Charleston, he was 4 member of the
governors staff as secretary of the
State.
At the outbreak of the Civil War
he volunteered and served with the
1st West Virginia Volunteers. until
wounded at the battle of Fort Repub-
lie. He was captured by the Con-
federates at that place and taken to
the old Libby prison at Richmond.
Va. He remained in the prison for
about four months, when he was re-
leased through an exchange of pris-
oners. was soon thereafter mustered
out of the service and returned home
after having been given up for dead
by members OF his family.
While in Washington he was a
member of the board of review at
the Pension Office until retired about
three years ago, under the retirement
act OF 1920. He had been prominent
in c. A. r. circles here.
He is survived by two sons, Rector
Hibben Davis Macauley and Alvan
Macauley. president of the Packard
Aut tomobile Company at Detroit,
Mich, and two daughters, Mrs. Henry
W. Carter OF Toledo. Ohio. and Mrs.
L. H. Reichelderfer, wife of DR.. L. H.
Reichelderfer, a retired physician of
this city, nine grandchildren and one
gfeat-grandchild.
Funeral services will be conducted
at his late residence Monday morn
ing at IL o'clock. Rev. w. I. Winter,
assistant pastor of the First Congre-
Eational Church, will officiate. In
termcnt will be in Glenwood
Cemetery.
Evening star., 1924-08-17
BARREL Is USELESS
IN DROWNING CASE

Beware of rolling drowning per-
sons over barrels to eXpel water
from their lungs. 1t is almost as
certain of dealing death to nearly
drowned persons as a dose of poison
is to determined suicide. This is
the warning issued a the American
Red Cross headquarters.
Several cases where youths ap-
parently could have been easily re-
vived but died after having been
rolled on the barrel are said to have
been the reason for issuing the above
warming often the time spent in
hunting for barrel has been a far
greater detriment than any possible
good that the barrel might do, 1t
was pointed out.
'Prone pressure. which is applied
with the hands to the small of the
back with the subject lying face
downward, effectually eXudes the
water and bad air from the lungs
and stimulates heart action. 1t has
revived many persons taken from the
water after immersion as long as the
boy in question. Cases have been
known where left was restored after
immersion as much as so minutes
Therefore the Red Cross has issued
the following statement:
Forget the barrel. Waste no
time. Lay the victim on his stomach; :;
extend one arm directly over the
head; bend the other arm a the ell
bow and rest his cheek on the hand
to keep nose and mouth off the
ground. Knee, facing forward, strad-
ding his legs. Place palms of hands
on each side of back just above belt
line. With arms straight, lean gradu
ally forward. pressing downward and
forward and counting slowly, one,
two, three. Swing your body back,
counting slowly. four, five. Straight
en- arms and repeat pressure. Keep
up work steadily until breathing be-
gins. Unless doctor takes charge.
remove victim. well covered, on a
stretcher to a hospital or to his
home. Don't get discourag ged; stick
to it for two or even three hours if
necessary"
Evening star., 1924-08-17

swimming pool from the edge Of the
fence.
All! They had him now. 1t looked like
the last days for Chatterer the squirrel.
One sta1ked him afoot. One swan across
the pool. The other stood still ready to
cut of any other route of retreat A
half dozen bystanders gave gasps A
woman turned her head
Furnishes Own Climax.
Superby, masnincently, the squirrel
furnished his own climax He over
leaped the advancing otter on the ledge.
He Scurried over to the house in which
they live- With q wonderful, flying leap
he vaulted to the roof. From there he
scooted over the fence. And then--the
little devik-he turned and laughed at
them. One could swear he was laughing
He chartered and squealed his delight
from the tr6e branch. And he still had
the nut in his mouth.
And three otters, whose palates were
whetted for squirrel meat, sat about for.
lornly. disconsolate, defeated.
Great moments like this generally
have few to observe the drama they
hold. Mitss' Margaret Quinn of 1927
Third street northwest, however, was
os,A Of the lucky ones. ana 1t r. on her
word that this 10 printed - sbsofuts
truth.
Evening star., 1924-08-17
Coolidge La1ds
Work of Police
At Washi1,gtO

President Coolidge yesterday
wrote to Maj. Sullivan, thanking
him for the manner in which the
police arrangements were carried
out at the notification exercises
Thursday night
The Presidents letter follows:
II want to express to you my
thanks for the extremely efficient
police arrangements in connection
with the notification exercises.
The men under your charge evil
IDENTIFY carried through the plans
without a hitch Of any sort. and
1t was an example Of competent
management of which you may
well be proud"
Evening star., 1924-08-17
REPORT IN ERROR.
Ryons' Statement Not Made Be
fore Reserve Officers.

In a report of a stat atement of L.ieu;
Col. +. B. Ryons of the Reserve Offi-
GERS Association of the District re-
garding Defense day as a business
proposition and published in yester-
days Star, it was enormously stated
that Col. Ryons made his statement
at n meeting of the Reserve Officers
Association Friday night. There was
no meeting of the organization Fri
day night. The mistake was due to
a misunderstanding on the part Of
the local committee In charge of De-
fense day for Washington, which fur
nished information for the article TO
The Star
While the Reserve Officers did not
meet, it was stated by an official Of
the organization last night, they are
wholly in accord with Defense day
and with the remarks contained in
Col. Ryons statement.
Evening star., 1924-08-17
j. s. SHIPS TOSSED
WAITING ON FLYERS
Rough Seas and High Wind
Encountered OFF Greenland
by Patrol Vessels.
Dy the Associated Press.

AsSOFIdrfU
ON BOARD U.S.S. RICHMOND. Au-
gust 16.-MoSt of the vessels between
Iceland and Greenland WalloWed in
a bleak and deserted sea awaiting
the next move Of the around the world
flyers Weather conditions reported
by the ships indicated strange uncer-
tainties In this latitude.
The destroyer Reid. which is near
est Iceland, messaged that the wealth
er was fine and clear. The Billingsly
and Richmond. at midway stations,
reported a heavy sea gale.
The cruiser Raleigh, lying off Ang
magsalik, Greenland, reported that
last night the wind was blowing AZ
miles an hour, with a falling baron
eter Conditions today were worse
and the vessel ran out to sea, clearing
the ice.
Evening star., 1924-08-17
Meistersingers Entertain.

The Meistersingers, who are ap-
pearing at Keith's Theater this week,
entertained members of the National
Press Club at the club. yesterday aft
ernoon, with selections of popular,
operatic and classical numbers. The
singers were guests of the club at
luncheon.
Evening star., 1924-08-17
MAI. ZANNI LANDS.

BUENOS AIRES, August ia
dispatch received here from Maj.
Zanni, Argentine aviator, says he was
forced to land at 1850 am. today.
at Tavoy. Burma. because his gaso-
line supply became exhausted.
Ianni left RanSoon, capital Of
Burma, at 1856 o'clock this morning
for Bangkok, Siam.
Evening star., 1924-08-17
LoCATELLI IN ICELAND.
italian Aviator Is Catching Up
With q. s. Flyers.

By the Associated Press.
HORNAFJORD. Iceland. August
16.-Lieut. LocAtelli. the Italian
aviator. who is making a trans
atlantic flight in the wake Of the
American Army world flyers. arrived
here at noon today from Thorshavn.
Farce Islands.
The Italian aviator made a good
landing In the Icelandic harbor and
he and all OF his companions were in
excellent condition. He declared he
had experienced some fog on the trip
from the Farce Islands. but not
enough to cause him serious difficulty.
Evening star., 1924-08-17
COME TO VIEW new CAR.
Toronto and Baltimore Men In.
terested in Automatic Door.

The Washington Railway and Elec-
trio Company's one-man car with the
se1f-supporting rear exit has at
tracted the attention of traction Of
ficials in other cities. =
Several members Of the Toronto
Transportation Commission Of Toron-
to. Canada. came to Washington re-
Gently to inspect the car personally,
and are reported to be considering
the remodeling of number Of To-
ronto cars in the same way.
Baltimore street railway men also
have visited the city to see how the
automatic rear door operates. The
door opens whenever passenger
stands on the treadle in front Of IT.
1t will only open, however. while
the car is at a standstill. The pur-
pose of installing it is to eliminate
the necessity of a passenger going
to the front of the car to get off.
Evening star., 1924-08-17
GIVES DEAUVILLE THRILL.
Irene Castle Walks Beach With
Husband on Each Arm.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK, August 1s.-Mrs.
Irene Castle Mclaughlin, wife of the
Chicago millionaire, who arrived on
the liner Paris today, said she gave
Deauville thrill by walking on the
beach with her former husband, Rob-
ert Tremaine, on one arm, and her
present husband on the other. She
said they met casually In Paris and
all were very friendly,
Evening star., 1924-08-17
NOT THE Won STEUBEN.
Junk Dealers Say Ship Is at Cur
tbs Bay, Baltimore.

BALTIMORE, August 16.-On7cials
of A local junk firm, purchasers Of
the steamship Won Steuben, declared
tonight the boat is at Curtis Bay
and has been here since It was
brought into the local harbor.
Evening star., 1924-08-17

Tfbetan women go through con-
siderable inconvenience and even pain
to attain beauty.
Evening star., 1924-08-17
IDENTITY OF VESSEL
AS FLOATING CABARET
PUZZLES OFFICIAL S

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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-10-16
The Late Fred Towle

Funeral services for Fred Towle
were held Saturday from the home of
Mrs. L. NJ. Nelson on Pleasant St,
where the deceased had been cared
for during his final illness from a
shock. Rev. George Merriam, pastor
of the Bethany Baptist Church Off
ciated and the body was taken to Ca
naan for burial. The only near sur
viving relative is sister, Mrs. Sarah
Potter of Duluth, Mimi. Mr.. Towle
was a native of Canaan and for a
time resided in Winthrop where he
was engaged in farming. For several
years, however. he has made Show
hogan his home, living at different
hotels, sometimes being employed at
these hostelries. Mr. Towle was well
known in Skowhegan and altho some
what eccentric he had numerous &C
quaintances, who will miss him in his
accustomed places about the COM
munity At the time of his death he
was eighty-one years old.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-10-16
BPW Club Activities In State and
SkOwhegan

Miss Margaret NJ. chase of the State
BPW executive board, accompanied by
Miss Blanch Jewett, president of the
local BPW Club, Miss Anna Grondin,
Miss Mildred A Beale and Mrs. John
Lewis, attended a meeting of the
State executive board. held in Bangor,
Saturday. Plans were submitted for
the National Convention, which is to
be held in Portland, the week of July
10, 1925, by the general chairman,
MISS Mary Arlite Penney. Each club
In the state is to take an active part
in the preparation of the same. altho
the Portland Club will be the hostess
club. Extensive work in education
and research was outlined by the
chairmen of the committees.
Miss Jewett, the local president.
made arrangements for Miss Penney
who Is the former State president. and
Miss Flora e. Weed, the present presi-
dent TO. speak before the club in the
near fht1fesl =
PubHtfsy Work for the State is to be
carried en- BY Miss Chase and COM
mittee Iof members from different
parts of the state.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-10-16
Georee Hnll Of Fairfield from Min

George Hull OF Fairfield from Min
ME Hull of Fairfield for adultery.
Alice L. Atwood of Detroit from AL
bert W. Atwood of parts unknown for
cruel and abusive treatment and ex-
IRENE cruelty. Name changed to
Alice L. Leslie.
Amelia Clark OF Pittsaeld from
Owen Clark of parts unknown for ut
ter desertion. Custody OF Pauline and
Beulah Clark given to the msther.
Mildred J. Grey OF Pittsfeld from
Charles E. Grey OF Pittsfield for cruel
and abusive treatment and extreme
cruelty.
Inez NJ Durgin of West Forks from
Charles E. Durgin of West Forks for
cruel and abusive treatment and en-
treme cruelty. Custody of Robert
Francis, Richard Edward, Inez L. and
Roland c. Durgin given to the mother.
Annie b. Tinkham of Madison from
Evan L. Tinkham OF Madison for
cruel and abusive treatment and ex-
IRENE cruelty. Name changed to
Anna Amelia Berry. I
Minnie L. Cole OF Skowhegan from
Pearlie NJ Cole of Skowhegan for
cruel and abusive treatment and ex-
IRENE cruelty Name changed to
Minnie f. Wheeler. Mr.. Cole to pay to
the Hbelant 800 in lieu OF alimony.
Everett A Stewart OF Moose River
from Bernice Mae Stewart for adul-
terry.
Lottie R. Wiley of Scion from
David NJ. Wiley of Scion for cruel
and abusive treatment and extreme
cruelty. Custody of Raymond E. and
Harry j. Wiley given to the mother,
the father 10 pay $500 per week tow
ard support of the children.
Evelyn p Corson of Athens from
Ray Corson OF Athens for cruel and
abusive treatment and extreme cruel
ty. The couple were married Feb
ruary last. .,,.
Allie ]. Eldridge of Hartland from
Frances K. Eldridge of Hartland for
adultery. Custody of Albert L., Carl
L. and Edward ~ Elaridge sivenhto
the father, Iayeu 30 lle y. =,
Lawrence, James Baxter, Of Arson
from LoiA Mildten Baxter Of Madison.
Florence NJ. Frasier OF Madison
from Charles H. Frasier Jr. of Madi-
son for cruel and abusive treatment
and extreme cruelty. Name OF libel
ant changed to Florence. NJ Collins.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-10-16
IN FLAMES OF
BURNING HOME \
Body OF {. II. Jewell Found In Cellar
After Confagration

Cyrus B. Jewell, who perished In
the flames which destroyed the small
house, belonging to Elmer LOOMS,
about four miles from town on the
Athens road, was a native of Athens,
Sarah Jewell His occupation had
been that OF stationary engineer and
he had been employed at that trade
in Fitchburg and Gardiner, Mass. re-
firing about three years ago. Last
spring or in the early summer, he
bought the place across the road from
where he died and lived there for
! short time, subsequently selling the
property to Edwin Loomis, the pres
ent owner of the place and also owner
of the buildings where Mr.. Jewell
died. He lived alone in the house
and in the past had been afflicted
with heart trouble. Because of this
IL was not his custom to retire at
night but rather TO sit in large chair
near a table and rest his head upon
pillow on the table. The house was
lighted by kerosene lamps and 1t is
not unlikely that MIR. Jewell fell
asleep and In some way upset the
lamp, causing the confiagration. SO
far as Ia known, no one saw the fire
and members of the LOOMS house.
hold. although in close proximity did
not know anything of the fire until s
O'Clock the next morning when they
arose. In the house were articles of
furniture that belonged to, the LOOMS
family, although Mr.. Jewell had par
TALLY furnished the dwelling. Mr..
Loomis cooked Mr.. JEWELS meals and
when she took his supper to him the
night of the fre. he appeared as usual
Jewell had lived in the house since
last July.
Mr.. Jewell was unmarried and his
age was sixty-three years He has
three surviving brothers, Eugene
Jewell, stationary engineer in
Fitchburg, Mass. Frank Jewell,
jewcller In Norridgewock and George
Jewell. barber in Norridgewock, The
remains when found we're so badly
burned, that the skeleton of q human
being s ssnd e. de snms z;
George JewelL1in, Norridgewock where,
funeral services were held. The
house ana stable where the deceas-
ed lived was small and the Loomis
estimate their loss at about $780,
There was small insurance on the
property.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-10-16
Card OF Thanks

We wish to extend our sincere
thanks to all, who have been so kind
and thoughtful to our dear one, in
his long illness; to the Rev. George
Loring Thurlow for his words of
comfort and cheer; to Mrs. Don Bur-
rill for the beautiful selections; to the
Mapns. the S. of W, ladies' Auxili-
airy. the G. A. r., Ladies' Relief Corps
and friends for the beautiful flowers
In this time of our great sorrow. May
you meet with/the same kindness in
any time of trouble.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred d. Getehell
MIR. and Mrs. Daniel r. Getchell
and daughter
Canaan. Maine, Oct. 16, 1924.