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Evening star., 1924-12-10
POOLE JURY FAILS
TO FIND VERDICT
Brother of Girl in Rockville
Court Then Called, But His
Trial Postponed.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

ROCKVILLE. Md, December 10
ed with a capital offense against
Irene Mellott, IA years old. resulted
in disagreement, and the jury was
discharged.
The jurors were about evenly
divided on the question of his guilt,
taking many ballots during the night
in their efforts to reach an agreement.
The case of Ralph Mellott, 22-year-
old brother of the girl charged with
q similar offense against her, was
Immediately called, but the defense
was not ready and the case was post
poned without time being set. At
torneys Dawson and Welsh, who de-
Tended Poole. will handle the defense
for the brother.
An effort will be made, it is under
stood. to obtain bail for Poole. whose
next trial probably will be called in a
few days.
Mother and Sister Heard.
Following the testimony yesterday
OF Poole, who told of being compelled
under the lash, to make statements
discriminating himself and of wit
nesses who heard his confession
and others who saw the bruised and
bleeding condition of his back, the
mother of the girl, Mrs. Jacob Mellott,
and her sister Julia were on the wit
ness stand. Mrs. Mellott told of the
improbability of conditions described.
in part, by the girl in her story, while
the sister denied in part, the alleged
victims story OF an automobile ride
with Poole.
The defendant said he was stretched
across table in the basement of
police headquarters and beaten with
rubber hose, then placed upon a cot
and choked and later his hands were
tied together and he was made fast
TO a post.
Leroy Rodgers. Montgomery County
policeman, who was suspended in
connection with the beating and is
under Indictment, said re struck Poole
several times when the man was in
custody, because of his resistance.
Evening star., 1924-12-10

will be submitted to the House on
Saturday.
Hearings are to start next Monday
on the Independent offices appropria-
tion bill.
Date for District Measure.
AS far as can be foreseen now
hearings will start on the District
of Columbia appropriation bill some
time between December Is and 20,
although Chairman Davis of the sub
committee does not expect to call mis-
subcommittee in consid Grafton of this
budget until after che Christmas re-
cess, which is from December 20 to
December 20.
Evening star., 1924-12-10
And the Tea Room

What splendid that has been during the short
week it has been in operation.
We have hit upon the idea of providing daily three
attractive menus-at specific prices The Sandwich
Luncheon for 35c-he Salad Luncheon for 5Oc-and the
Hot Luncheon for eOc. Coffee Tea or Chocolate being
served with each The folks well as the ladies' are
finding convenient to lunch and to make the
service exceedingly prompt-so your time
in needless waiting.
Evening star., 1924-12-10
A Good Move

business, like individuals, put clothes and
change their home to changed conditions.
10 those OF who shop by phone the loca
OF the meant little But with increasing demand
tor Cornwel decatessen speciaes, confecons,
seemed to imperative necessary downtown
few blocks-or the greater convenience of the greatest
number.
And selected the site at 1929 G Street-right IN
the heart of activities. Here modelled building
modern the last mnuteprovidng facilities adequate for
ness-and the introduction of features-such
the Tea Room and the Soda associated
with Cornwes-and all that the stands for-and has
and luxures.
Evening star., 1924-12-10
Below Zero in Minnesota.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, December 10.--A
temperature of 0 degrees below zero
was reported at am. today by the
Federal Weather Bureau. Winona re
ported an unofficial temperature OF
IA below.
Evening star., 1924-12-10
DETROIT BANK ROBBED.

DETROIT, December 10.-Five arm
ed robbers held up the Grand River
avenue branch of the Bank of Detroit
today and escaped in an automobile
with $500 in currency.
Evening star., 1924-12-10
The Fountain

It's something than Soda Fountain We are
dispensing the popular beverages-and many novelty
drinks-and ices and variety that leaves you
free follow your and nclin ation-a served
with scrupulous cleanliness.
Evening star., 1924-12-10
Now 1929 GStreet.

We have moved for good reasons, as you see-and to
good advantage, is being proven every day. store
can only be good its service and Cornwels in this
move has made the changes to make its service
as nearly perfect is humanity possible.
Evening star., 1924-12-10
Cornwell Groceries

Of Cornwells is first of all Grocery House
specializing those brands which everybody recognizes
to be the bes-equ pped supply the family table the
festive occasion with commodities delcacies
Evening star., 1924-12-10
Cornwell Confections

Are firmly established in the publics appreciation
that you viii approve the improved facilities with which we
you.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-02-12
1l.ASkl RAILROAD SCHE DUE

Trains leave Seward northhor"a 2 a. n. Mondays tl,d rhursda, , for Anchorage. Curry Nenana and Fair banks
 aims arrive Seward 7:45 p :4 on Wednesdays and Saturdays rom the North
 All baggage must be checked IS prior 10 departure Of trains.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-02-12
ERsTWHILE BOY PRODIGY, SPEAKING SIX LANGUAGES
 WORKING FOR S23 A WEEK

NEW YORK, Jan. 30-William J. Sidis, son of the late Dr. Boris Sids, internationally known psyche ia tholo- gist, who knew six languages and pass ed college entrance examination when he was 8 years old and entered Harv- ard university at II, is, at 26 a $23 a week statistical clerk in a New York business office it became known to- day, according to the New York Fri bune.
 Young Sidis became known as a boy prodigy in1 909, when in short trousers delivered lecture on the fourth dimension before Harvard pro- fessors and instructors of mathemat- ics, and freely and ably answered their questions on the subject.
 At he could read and write; at ', he passed anatomical examinations of the Harvard medical school; the next year he passed entrance examin- ations of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology At 10 he entered Tufts college; at II, Harvard, from which he was graduated in 1914 at the age of Is.
 After two years of graduate work he became an instructor in mathema- tics at Rice Institute, Houston, Tex. He next was heard from in Boston, where, May l, 1919, he was arrested after 8 socialistic gathering charged with rioting, and sentenced to eight cen months in the house of correction. He appealed and defaulted, two war rants being issued for his arrest,
 About six months ago friends of young Sidis found employment for him here. They had difficulty in do- ing so, for he insisted on doing work which did not require thinking.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-02-12
WOULD MAKE PROFITEER
 OUTLAW IN WAR TIME

COLUMBUS, O., Feb. 12.-To in sure against any more wars let con- gress enact legislation making it treason against the United States gov ernment, punishable by death, for any person or industry to make dol lar of profit out of war in which Am erica may engage declared Guy Bing ham, Washington, D. C., addressing a local audience.
 Bingham advocated increasing sal aries of teachers, placing in the pub lie elementary schools more men able to train boys; favored fitting educa- tion to the individual needs of boys and girls, finding out what they can do best, and urged that ali immigra- tion be stopped until 1929 to give the nation opportunity to assimilate immigrants who recently arrived.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-02-12

AMERICAN LEGION MEETING
 The American Legion will meet to- night at Legion headquarters. all members are urged to attend.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-02-12
HaRDI FINDS FUR AND
 CAME VERY sCAIcE
(From Anchorage Alaskan)


 Fresh from 30day trip of inspec- tion of the greater portion of the trap lines in this district, during which the time he covered an approximate dis tance of 400 miles on snow shoes and with team of nine dogs, Al Hardy, fur and deputy game warden, return ed to his Anchorage headquarters on Wednesday. The trip was made for the purpose of observing the closed season on fur, and though small number of beavers were confiscated by the warden he found that most of the trappers were living up to the re- gently created closing law. In all MT. Hardy visited about 35 trappels on the trip.
 Practically all of the trappers are complaining of the small amount oi fur catches this winter, especially SC to be very few. In previous years an individual trapper during the season would gather in from ten to 50 mar ten, but this winter the highest mum. Der trapped by any one of the trap pers MT. Hardy visited, was three.
 There is, however, a considerable amount of mink, and wolverine are plentiful. Of game there is none, and thel efore on this score the trappers in the district covtIeu by MT. Hardy are complaining Cf the scarcity oT meat. The country is overrun with rabbits and on these the main supply of meat is being obtained by both the whites and natives. Where formerly there were ample moose roaming over the hills and valleys, and it was no ef fort at all for a trapper or prospec- tor to go into the woods a short dis tance ana knock down moose now it is a very rare thing to catch a 1 glimpse of the animal.
 To a certain extent, MT. Hardy Says, the situation in this section is similar to that at the present time in the Kenai peninsula district. The large nerds of moose, which formerly thrived in the Yentna river basin are believed to have sought new tOraging grounds over in the Happy river coun- try.
 MT. Hardy, while in the vicinity Of Talkeetna, made side trip to tne Elinor Richards fur farm on the Chl- tina river. At the present moment cabin now occupies the site of the pro- posed farm.
 1 Leaving Anchorage on January 4, of last month, Mir. Hardy went into the Cache creek district up to the Kahlitna river and over to the head of the glacier, then back down thru the canyon and across to McDougals camp. From here to the Yentna riv- CT and up the Yentna for 50 miles, then back down to Susitna station to Nancy. A great number of side trips to where trappers were located were made by the warden.
 Mir. Hardy says the Superintend- ent Everett of the Tyonek Indian res ervation, and Claus Anderson a trap per, are now on the trail out and should arrive in Anchorage about Feb 10 They are making the present journey to get their mail and to pur- chase supplies.
 In this portion of the district number of severe storms have ragged the last month. About Susitna snow now covers the ground to level of three feet, making the going very strenuous.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-02-12
PLUCkY ENGINEER GETS FORTUNE FOR SAVING
 MAN FROM DROWNING

ROADHOUSE, H., Feb. 12.-Hav- ing saved man from drowning few days ago, Denver man will inherit $125,0O0. Fred Zerenberg, an engin- ger on the Chicago and Alton railway received word today notifying him of the inheritance. The scene of rescue was ill the Mississippi river. The en- gineer never learned the name of his benefactor
Seward daily gateway., 1924-02-12
TROUBLE MAKER IN MEXICO

Gen. Plutarcho E. Gales, fcrmer Minister of the Interior under Obre gan, who is leading the rebel forces in Mexico against the Government.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-02-12

Ladies and Gents Alfalfa Harvest ing K Barber Shop. If.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-02-12
DEPUTY MAYOR ATTACKED

PARIS, Feb. PA Havas dispatch from Frankenthal says that Ernest Guttinger, deputy mayor of Roxheim Bavarian Palatinate, was not killed by the assassins who attacked him yesterday as reported, but was taken to a hospital in an extremely grave condition Guttinger is said to be sympathetic with the movement for an autonomous government in the Pal atinate.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-02-12
SENTENCE coMMUTED.

CARSON CITY, Feb. 12-Thomas Russel, sentenced to die in the lethal gas chamber today, was saved by an order of the governor who commuted his sentence to life Imprisonment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-03-07
A. E. F. CEMETERIES
ARE BEING IMPROVED
Graves Registration Reports Land.
scape Work Is Making
Progress.

The quartermaster general Of the
army has received a report from the
graves registration service in Paris
which shows that landscape work is
progressing at good rate in the
American overseas cemeteries, despite
the handicap of severe winter weather
which slowed up construction work
on the buildings.
Brookwood cemetery in England
been laid out, trees and shrubs have
been finished.
Two hundred and fifty men are
working on the Meuse-Argonne ceme-
terry at Romagne. Cuts have been
made for roads and filled with rough
macadam stone. Foundations for the
house have been started and the tim
has been finished.
At Belleau Wood all underground
work has been completed and heavy
macadam stone has been laid for the
sowed to grass has been cultivated.
The trees in rows parallel to the main
entrance driveway and the driveway
in front Of the graves are now
growing.
Will Plant Trees.
At the Oise-Aisne cemetery cultlva-
ton has been completed, and the first
shipment of trees will be planted as
soon as the weather permits.
At the Somme cemetery rough grad
ing and the laying of rough macadam
stone has been completed. The house
has been plastered and the interior
woodwork and floors are in place.
Delivery Of trees for planting has
begun.
The wall around Flanders Field
cemetery. Belgium, has been finished
and the gates and hagpole have been
erected. The house now Is virtually
complete All the trees have been
planted and cultivation has been An
ished with the exception of sowing
the grass seed.
Both buildings at st. Mihiel ceme-
terry are finished outside. Roads and
paths are ready for rolling. Trees
planting and the ground cultivation
will be finished In a few days.
At Suresnes, near Paris, the orna-
mental fence rapidly is nearing COM
pletion and ali the stone for the
buildings has been delivered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-03-07
COTTON PRICES TODAY,
Yesterdays Sharp Advances Fail
to Hold Gains,

NEW YORK. March 7.-Yesterday's
sharp advances were followed by re-
actions in the cotton market early
today. Liverpool cables were better
and first prices here were 2 to 21
points higher. but the tone was bare
ly steady. and the market soon weak
ened owing to a fear Of a lockout in
Lancashire
NEW ORLEANS, March THE cot
ton market opened to IL points
down despite better Liverpool than
due and rather unsettled wea t1er in
dications shown by the map. Selling
was quite active for a time on realiz-
ing induced by uncertainty as to the
outcome of the Lancashire labor
troubles. the further drop in francs
and disquieting news from Washing
ton. Fall River estimated sales for
the week. only $4,000 pieces, were also
disappointing. BY the end Of the
first half hour of trading May traded
down to 2S.73 and July 10 1880, or SO
to AZ points below the previous close.
New crop months were comparatively
steady.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-03-07
DEAD IS PROFITABLE.

A friend of mine, writes a corre-
spondent in the North China Herald,
was travelling in China by cart in .au-
tumn, and the summer rains had
made the road impossible in places,
SO the carter, following the rut tracks
of other carts, climbed the bank and
along by the edge OF the fields. The
ruts led into an old burying ground,
SO the carter followed the track,
which at one point--where the graves
were closely spaced--led right over
the little mound which marked an
old neglected grave.
The mules crossed the spot, when
suddenly from behind another grave
appeared q little wizened old man,
full Of wrath. shouting and gesticu-
lating. He threw himself across the
roadway and was ready, II necessary.
to hold the anima1s' brides and de-
tain the travellers by force. The
carter, uneasy and nervous, was con-
scious Of wrongdoing and willing to
make amends. The old fellow said
that the cart had Just gone over his
fathers grave, ana that nothing less
than IS could put right such an in
suit. Finally q compromise was eff
fected and the filial-spirited old
farmer was paid. The cart departed.
and the last seen of the old man was
that he crouched. behind the grave
again, waiting for the next cart to
wrong him and pay in the same way
for the privilege.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-03-07
CEILING IS REACHED
. IN FRENCH FINANCE
Senator Declares Crisis
Exists in Treasury Which
Cannot Longer Be Hidden.

PARIS, March 7.-Discussing the
fall of the franc to twenty-five to
the dollar, Senator Berenger, reporter
OF the senate finance committee, says
there Is a crisis at the treasury.
Examination OF the bank state
ment." he said. shows that the note
circulation. which must not exceed
41.o00. 100000 francs amounts to 49,
275.0o0,oo0. On the other hand, If you
look at the advances to the state,
which by law must not exceed a
maximum of $4,000. 100000. you find
they have reached 22,10O 900 900.
I'VE have reached the ceiling in
both cases. which Is plain indica-
tion that there is Il crisis at the treas
ury. 1t is brutal fact. why hide it?'
Belgian Franc Also TumbIes.
NEW YORK. March THE French
franc continued its record breaking de-
cline today, reaching a new low of 3.77Is
cents. The Beg ian franc also reached
new low of 3.29k. Heavy speculative
selling abroad as a result Of the increase
In French note circulation contributed to
the decline.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-03-07
NEW YORK CURB MARKET
Received by Private Wire Direct to The Star Office

Mexico and Arizona Land was of the
same character az has appeared In
the stock all the way from 5 " to the
present selling price above 8h. 1t is
generally expected that development
Of the company's large acreage VIII
be begun shortly.
The early break Of 10 points in
Hawthorne Mines was brought about
by selling from those. who had held
the stock when trading was suspend
ed in these shares and had become
uneasy. After reaching 40, however,
sharp rebound carried the stock
back to we'll above the Thursday
closing quotation.
Early realizing sales checked the
upward movement In Dubilier,
Kresge Department Stores and Grand
Stores. But later renewed buying
came into all three stocks. Dubilier
made another new top around &c,
| while Kresge and Grand responded
sympathetically. to the favorable
showing made by various chain and
department store companies in their
reports on sales during February.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-03-07
ASK WAGE INCREASE.
Southern Railway Shopmen Want
Former Pay.

NEW YORK. March 7-Members
OF the Federated Shop Crafts of the
Southern Railway, 1t was learned
here yesterday. have filed a request
with the management of that road
for increases In wages which would
restore the level existing previous to
June 80, 1922. The actual amount Of
the increase is understood to ap-
proximate cents an hour on the
average.
The rate established by the labor
board for mechanics in the shop crafts
Is, roughly. 20 cents, but advances
were granted by the carriers gen.
orally last summer which brought the
going rate up to approximately 70
cents. 1t was because of the reduc-
ton in rates ordered by the Interstate
Commerce Commission in June, 1922,
from II cents to 20 cents that the
shopmen throughout the country de-
clared their strike.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-03-07
What It Was Worth.
From the Toronto Globe

From tne Iofont0 6loDe.
He stood. apparently deep in
thought, under the three golden balls
which hung above the doorway of the
shop.
Presently resolution came to him.
He crossed the threshold and inquired
of the proprietor: How much will
you give me for this coat?
"A shilling" retorted the pawn.
broken, cycling the shabby garment
with undisguised contempt.
''Oh. make It z shillings," exclaimed
the seedy one. Hang It all, this
coats worth s bob IL it's worth
my vriend," said the pawnbroker.
ST vould't give vive shillings for two
overgoats like that-no. certainly
wouldn't"
"Come, Gomez replied the seedy
one persuaeively. would you take
shilling II the coat were yours?"
Eyes, and think I'd done well!"
: ,"Ah. then, that's all right: Here's
your bob. found the coat outside
and brought 1t in to see how much
it was really worth"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-03-07
COAL TRADE CAUTIOUS.
Producers, Dealers and Buyers
Playing Waiting Game.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK, March Coal Age
says:
Caution prevails throughout the
coal trade. Producers. dealers and
consumers seem to be playing a wait
ing game-the objective not being
clearly evident. The government re-
port OF reserve stocks having revealed
total sufficient for more than imme
date needs in most quarters and the
Jacksonville agreement having given
en- assurance of peace in the central
competitive field for three years, the
incentive to buy has been removed
Tor the most consumers.
Even the trimming Of prices here
and there has failed to quicken the
markets, most consumers being con-
tent to rely on their stockpiles where
possible, making only necessary pur-
chases from time to time, hopeful,
perhaps. that further cuts will be
Forthcoming. A spell Of mild weather
also has played it's part in the pre-
vailing condition of inactivity.
Coal Age Index dropped / point to
1s3, as OF March 3. the corresponding
average price being $22I. This com :
pares with s2.23 on February %.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-03-07
COMMODITY NEWS
WIRED STAR FROM
ENTIRE COUNTRY

CHICAGO, March Fiat steers are
bringing $3.50 more than they did q
year ago at this season, and some
predict price increases for high-class
cattle very shortly. Fewer good steers
are on feed today than in twelve
months. The present top price is $12.
DETROIT, March 7.-waIlpaper
dealers here report the present vol
ume of business is equal to that Of
the peak period Of last May, due to
heavy building operations. Paper
hangers are receiving $1.25 an hour.
CHEYENNE. Wyo, March THE
first run of Oil through the new 717-
mile Wyoming-Kansas City pipe line
ne is expected w to carry 1d ban
rels of oil daily. Its cost was
$25. 100000.
DANyILLE. Va, March THE last
way to market now. Unless plans are
changed. the auction market here
Will close March IA. The Tobacco
Growers Cooperative Association
Will close all receiving stations in
the bright belt Of Virginia March %.
PORTLAND. Ore, March 7.-Plans
Tor a $lO,O00,000 prune growers or
ganlzation. embracing the principal
producers In five counties, producing
half the states output. will be out
lined at meeting here next week.
establishment OF packing plants for
nandling the crop on an economical
basis is contemplated
SEATTLE, March silk imports
from japan and China in February
through this port amounted to 1888
oales or raw silk and silk goods in
CHICAGO, March demand for
floor coverings Of all kinds has been
so good. dealers report. that expected
price trends downward have not ma
terialized. Stocks are said to be low
er than in ten years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-03-07
FARMING ACTIVITY
PICKS UP IN SOUTH
Fertilizer Sales Improve-Wa1
Start on Boil Weevil by
State Board.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
ATLANTA, March Clear and
milder weather has brought the first
general farm activity in the south
east this week. The higher lands are
being ploughed for planting and fer
tilizer sales have Quickened. although
still being far behind the volume of
last year at this time.
The Georgia board Of entomology
has started out a "peddler car" to
supply farmers with calcium arsenate
at cost, while agents will instruct the
farmers how to spray their cotton
plants to kill the boil weevil.
Reports from North and South Car
olina state there has been a slight
Improvement in the demand for cot
ton goods and that mill operators
believe further curtailment will be
unnecessary