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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-06-24

the Rubber Growers Association OF
London sent over committee in
| January. 1923, composed OF Eric
Miller, Sir Stanley Bots and
r. j. Burgess, who endeavored to
/ show the Rubber Association of
America members and Secretary
Hoover OF the Department Of Com.
rnerce the necessity of this restric-
ton to reduce the surplus working
stocks and to assure the future
supply OF crude rubber.
Assurances Unofficial.
s'I, understand TINS committee gave
assurances that when rubber
reached I'D .t30 cents) per pound
that they would be the first to ask
for q modification that would pre-.
vent further increase in price.
believe they have been called upon
by American manufacturers to make
good their assurances but they ad.
vised they would make no change.
These assurances were probably
personal and unofficial. AS Eric
Miller is chairman Of the Rubber
Growers Association it might be
interesting 10 quote the following
from his address, which was printed
in full in the London Times. April
80. 1925, and. in which he refers to-
his visit to America made late in
February Of this year.
Having lately paid a short
visit to the United States OF Amer.
lea. and again met several Of the
leading tire manufacturers there,
can assure you that they appreciate
| the need for continuing to regulate
exports, viewed simply from their
own standpoint, and that any idea
OF substantially altering that legisla-
ton would cause them serious con.
Germ. Several OF them individually
use more rubber in year than
the total absorption in the United
Kingdom, and they have not for
gotten the enormous losses which
they sustained in 1920-21 as the
result OF depreciation i'm their
stocks of raw materials and
finished goods
Secretary Hoover called mem,
bers of the Rubber Association to
Washington a few days ago to dis
cuss the situation. I will be glad
to get a report of his recommends
| lions. I hope it Is a vigorous ac-
tivity to have the restriction abolish
ed at once. I have notS lost any
of my enthusiasm or activity
since 1922 that Americans should
! produce their own rubber and /
hope very shortly to make an an.
nouncement offering a great op.
portunity which will not only be
very profitable investment but
win protect our highway trans.
portation and promote our economic
welfare
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-06-24
WIDOW Is SUED BY WIFE
OVER HUSBANDS LOVE

Mrs. Matilda j. Allen, 6205 Sew
enth street northwest. said to be a
widow of much wealth" an en-
ploye of the Treasury Department.
was sued yesterday by Mrs. Mary
Confrey, SO6 E street northeast. for
$4,000 damages for alleged aliena;.
ton of the affections of her hus-
band, Frank j. Confrey.
Mrs. Allen, it is claimed by. Mrs.
Confrey, persuaded the latter'S hus-
band to leave her and their two
children, declaring in her suit that
Gin pursuance of the unlawful and
wanton design, during the period
between July, 1924, and the filing.
Of this suit, Mrs Allen prevailed
upon the husband of Mrs. Confrey
bestowing gifts, affections, as well
e. money upon him, and prevailed
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-06-24
TIRE PRICES ARE
EXPLAINED BY
FIRESTONE
Manufacture Tells of His Ef-
forts to Get Rubber Con-
troll, for U. s.

More than two years ago Harvey
s. Firestone, president Of the Fire
stone Tire & Rubber Co.. said
Americans should produce their
own rubber" and the Firestone com.
pany has been carrying this slogan
in practically all of its newspaper,
magazine and mail advertising.
He said the British restriction act
would load q heavy burden on the
car owners OF America.
Crude rubber prices have al
vanced from II cents to 10 cents
in the last year. Tire prices have
advanced, and, commenting on the
latest advance, which became effec-
tive this week, Mr.. Firestone saiu:
at have been putting forth every
effort within my power In the last
two and one-half years to have the
British crude rubber restriction act
rescinded, and to encourage plant.
ing rubber in countries not affected
by restriction.
while the Dutch East Indies
and other countries had increased
tkeir percentage Of production OF
the worlds supply from approx
nlateIy Is per cent in 1922 to 30
per cent in 1895. the advent and
rapid popularity Of the balloon tire.
which takes approximately g third
more rubber than the high pres
sure tire dn fact a 40 balloon
casing compared with q 30x3 " Inch
fabric casing takes IS per cent
more rubber and our production
rev of pneumatic castings Is over
rs per cent balloon tires), had q
telling effect. This, together with
the largely increased use Of rubber
iii Europe, has reduced the normal
worlds working stock in London
of approximately $4,000 tons to ap.
proximately 5000 tons today and
has increased the price from IT
cents a year ago to 20 cents today.
British Restrictions.
''If the British government would
lion, which is now SIS per cent of
potential production today, and
allow the farmers and plantation
owners in the colonies under Its
control to 70 to work and produce
ali the rubber they could, their
entire potential production would
no more than equal the worlds
requirements.
when the British restriction act
was put into effect November i.
1922, limiting the production to so
per cent, made very vigorous
protest and endeavored to enlist
others in the industry. but without
much success, but did succeed
through the late President Harding
and the late Senator MediIl McCor.
mick, having a Government appro.
priation made OF 100000 to investi
gate and, If possible, secure other
sources Of supply.
ITO allay the agitation of this
propaganda that was spreading
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-06-24
ACCOUNTANTS REFLECT
]. A. COUNCILLOR HEAD

James A. Councillor was reelected
president Of the District of Columbia
Institute OF Certified Public Ac-
countants at its annual meeting last
night at the Congressional Country
Club.
Wilbur Harrison and Fl. Pratt
were elected to serve three years
on the beard Of directors while
Dwight Burhman and Edward
Thompson were elected to serve one
year. ID. A. Stringer OF Detroit,
Mich. addressed the accountants.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-06-24
SALE or ARMS HERE
ANIAzES BRlToN

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND. June
"a THE United states needs : do.
msstic disarmament conference and
measures to disarIn both the police
and civilians before crime can -
reduced.
This is the impression that Sir
Robert Peacock, chief Of police OF
Manchester, brought back with him
after a visit to the United Stateg.
freedom with witch firearms were
bought and sold In the intel
states.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-06-24

ton, q prominent Maccabee. is chair.
man Of the parade committee. He
has been in conference with the
traffic bureau and plans are rapidly
being worked out by the bureaus for
the handling Of traffic during the
caravan all.automobile parade.
According to present plans. the
parade will assemble near the corner
OF First street and Maryland ave-
nue., just east of the Capitol. 1t
will circle the Capitol. drive down
Pennsylvania avenue through to
Georgetown, with the reviewing
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-06-24
HUNOARlANs REJECT
PRE-MARRlAGE PROBE

BUDAPEST, June 24.-The Hun.
rarian Union for Health Protec.
ton. after protracted investigation.
has decided against legislation for
compulsory medical examination be-
fore marriage.
The union recommends the es.
tahl,shnent OF matrimonial con.
s,,Itafion office, whose advice every
one proposing to marry would be
compelled to seek, although this Of
flee would have not control over
marriages.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-06-24
MACCABEES I D.
HAVE GREAT
CARAVAN
Two Thousand Autos Expect
ed to Be in Line-Coming
From Many States

Two thousand automobiles bear
ing license plates of every State in
the Union are expected to take part
in the Maccabee's Caravan parade
on Pennsylvania avenue on July 20.
Members Of the fraternal body's
committee on arrangements said to.
day they are enjoying the fullest
cooperation to make not only the
parade but the entire convention a
huge success.
Government officials, District Of
ficials apd civic organizations have
all come to the front and offered
to lend aid. it is declared.
Major T. V. Walker, of Washing
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-06-24
Children See Body in River

PHILADELPHIA, June 24.-The
body OF an unidentified man found
floating in the Delaware river was
by the crew OF the police
boat Stolxelx. and was taken to st.
Mary's Hospital and pronounced
"A crowd of children playing along
the river bank. first sighted the body.
Head
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-06-24

upon him to leave his home and his
wife and his minor children"
The ConfreyS were married Aug
ust 8, 1911, and Mrs. Confrey is
represented by Attorney John j.
O'Brien.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-06-24

stand erected in front Of the White
House.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-22
INCREASED SALES SHOW
 TRACTORS ARE POPULAR
First Half Of 1925 show That These Lead in tho Sale Of
 Farm Equipment,

Chicago, Aug. 22 Hp --- Tractors lead farm equipment sales through out the first half of 1925, as shown by the research department of the National Association Of Farm Equipment Manufacturers, which surveyed its officials who arc heads of most of the c0o-odd firms mak- ing Up It's membership and selling through some 2l,0o0 dealers to the farmers.
 Flow and tillage tool makers re. port the first half of the year ahead Of 1924, and the tendency towards bigger equipment 10 eliminate man and horse labor is move marked than at any time in the history of the tractors development Oliver Chilled Flow works reports 20 per cent increase, One great company estimates its two-row cutivator business 30 per cent ahead of last year.
 The American Seeding Machine company reports 5S Is per cent increase over 1924 in grain drill business.
 The first half of 1925 has seen < 4 per cent Increase over the same period last year with Fairbanks Morse < company on farm scales gas engines. WindmtllF. water sup ply systems and feed grinders, the reports shows.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-22

principle without dictation or Inter ference from any human source whatever"
 Dr. Fox was then told that failure to commit himself as requested left no alternative but 10 oust him. He accordingly was asked to appear in Macon on or before September ? to show cause why his name should not be stricken from the church rolls.
 When pr. Fox counterod that his own query was being evaded. Dr. fuga'e replied August II that enough had been said in the church for him 10 feel that an answer to the question would be unequivoca lily and unanimously mo-" He asked pr. Fox "to go out from us quietly" "
 pr. Fox replied thls week that he could not go 10 Macon for hear ing unless his expenses were paid and inc date fitted in with his work. IT, however, tho Tattnall Square church definitely madc mo" its an- Swcr, and sent him duo official no- tco, the church could:
 "Ieave the rest to mo"
New Britain herald., 1925-08-22
German Defends U.bOat
 and Assails Blockade

Berlin, Aug. 22 Pl-Vice Admiral HollTeg deplores the fact that the German submarine war was not started earlier and carried through ruthlessly. For then, he declares in an article in the Deutche Allgemeine zeitung. all American armaments and munitions would have proved worthless and Hindenburg, and not Wilson would have won the war.
 The admiral speaks of submarine warfare as a "God-siven gift which had been entrusted to Germany in self protection against "the inhuman blockade which, though sanctioned by America was a violation Of all precepts of international law" The writer emphatically denies that 1t was the unrestricted sub marine campaign which induced America 10 enter the var. Those Germans "vho still adhere to that opinion, as Count Bernstorft" he refers 10 as "poor simpleminded cos mopolitan souls.'
New Britain herald., 1925-08-22
Rare and Exquisite
 Collection of Stamps

London, Aug. 2c 6P) A remark able collection of rare eatcrn stamps which were kept in a gold caSket is 10 be sold by auction here. The collection vas formed by Mo- named Kamel el Kassah, son of the president Of the high assembly of Assyria, who Is visiting Great Brit ain.
 Every page of the album Ia ex- quisitely handpaintcd with. views of Damascus. Alleppo, Beirut, Jcrusa- lem and other cities of Asia Minor and the volume reposes in B mas sive gold and silver inlaid casket Of Arabian design and workmanship. Three smaller gold and silver inlaid caskets contain medals commence rating the independence of Arabia and other events. An offer of so.- 75o was made and refused for one of the stamps,
New Britain herald., 1925-08-22
By CLARENCE MacGREGoR Member of Congress- from the fist
 New York District

From virtually every part of the United States l have received ex- pressions of wonderment as 10 why at my age and with my long legis- lative experience I should be attend ing Cornell university. Why not?
 I derive two benefits from going back to school. First, acquire some knowledge of the course am studying, but. more than that &C., ouire the viewpoint of the younger generation,
 No man Is too old 10 learn, and the older I become the more real ize that.
 The real time for study Is when one is over 40 One gets more out | of college or any other study at that 1 age because of the experiences of ! life he brings to the subject before him.
 I think that any man my age could well afford to spend some time back in the classroom.
 went 10 Cornell to make study of the modern industrial system I wanted 10 know more fully how the machinery works.
 I wanted 10 knoT why the dollar value travels upward and down ward.
 Also whether 1t was good or bad to fix prices; whether monopolies should he permitted; what should our attitude be toward railroads; whether the federal government should or should not attempt to control business; whether the gov ernment should engage in business; what could be done 10 bring about 8 solution of the so-called troubles be- tween capital and labor; whether or not our capttalistic system was the best or 2 greater human relation ship could be formed. I Tanted 10 learn more about the wage system. the distribution of products and of wealth, and the old familiar dues- ton as to the farmer and his trou- bles
 Tn brief, it ras my effcrt 10 learn if possible what is the best way to bring about state of society where every man and woman may live in happiness,
 The range of knowledge is wide. I think everyone appreciates it n1ore and more as the hair grows graver. It seems 10 me that there Is no field of activity that forces that conclu- sion upon one more than service in congress,
 The problems that are pressed up on our representatives arc tremen- dous. Virtually every problem is of [ such vital import ance 10 the welfare of the people and the nation that 2 congressman should endeavor to broaden his field ot knowledge.
 As time goes on civilization grows more complex. Our industrial sys- tenn is a gigantic structure, and yet it is a delicate machine.
 People are more interpedendcnt al the present time than at any time in history. The factory system, the railroads, the telcgraphs, the tels, phones, the automobiles and many other great inventions have brought the people closer together.
 That is why I am attending Cor. nell University. To find the way, fl possible, 10 the comfort. the hann''
New Britain herald., 1925-08-22
Newspaper For Blind Is
 Started hy Jananese

Tokyo, AuE. :. OF-A daily ne-s- rsner rrinted in Braille, the first publication in Japan for The blind recently has been issued + consists of two sheets printed on both sides. giving four printed pages Of news for those who cannot see P Ki- rnura. wealthy 1apansss rhian- throrist. is financing the sntsrprisA and the editor is S Hirohasi.
 As all newspapers in Japan are censored, the Tokyo police authori ties are somewhat embarrassed as 'o how censorship can he applied 10 the ] rov publication as it Is claimed nc one In ths police department is tR- n1iliar with the Braills system,
New Britain herald., 1925-08-22
ROME VISITED BY
 MANY PILGRIMS
City Is Cradle Of Modern CiVili.
 ZatiOn

Washington. D. C.. Aug, 2c ---- To the Holy Year pilgrims, as well as 10 many thousands of American tourists; all roads again lead 10 Rome, the eternal city, which Is the subject Of a bulletin from the Wash ington, p C.. headquarters Of the National Geographic society
 Rome, the cradle of our ciyilisa- ton, offers more 10 the sightseer, the religious devotee, the archaeolo- gist, the historian or the aesthete, than any other city, and perhaps, more than all of them together" the bulletin states. Like its incep tion Rome cannot be seen or learned in a day. The remark of the French historian Ampere, who said that Superficial knowledge of Rome could be acquired in a ten years visit. gives an idea of the vast number and variety of it's at fractions.
 A Modern City Of Today
 Even the casual or hurried tour ists and pilgrims. however, cannot fail to be impressed with what lit tle they see or learn of the mother city of our languages, laws, re- ligions and many of our custo tonls. Rome links US with all other cities Tn its prime the long arms of the civilization of the time to the rude tribes beyond the Alps and the Mediterranean and, through them, to the rest of the known world
 But the Rome of today is not this Rome Al first it is very disap- pointing, with it's conventional, smooth paved sunny streets, mo- notonous houses. trolley cars elec- trio lights and hotels, all of them very much like those of other modern cities, There is ittle trace of the famed seven hills or the temples and ruins of the history books
 This Is because the visitor en- ters the city at it's newest side, 4 great busy modem city has been built over q greater ancient one, and the latter is exposed only i'll a few places. To get a romantic pic lure Of Rome one must walk by the Colosseum in the moonlight, or loiter on the Bridge of Angels when the star-renections dimple the sul- len Tiber. or sit by fountain in a rose scented garden when h e nightingalcs arc singing.
 seven Hills shaved Of
 'Pcrhars the most vivid first hand impressions Of Rome today are of the moderness of It's hotels and business houses, the number of It's churches and the beauty of it's many fountains No one expects the latter. but no one forgets them once seen. Their rushing waters is one of the few characteristics Of the ancient city that has been carried into the modern one. The flash and glitter of their high-tossed spray. and the rush and plunge of their heavy streams is a refreshing note in q city which knows no half tones. For in Rome everything is hare to the pitiless glare of the sun or covers in the deepest shade.
 The seven hills are still there but the intervening centuries have greatly modified them. The modern city is rolling. for the ancient hill-
New Britain herald., 1925-08-22
Rriton Would Safeguard
 Morals of the People

London Aug. 22 tE> - With the idea Of regulating the publication of reports Of judicial proceedings In such manner as to prevent in- jury 10 public morals" Lord Darl- ing has introduced s. proceedings bill" in the House of Lords The hill makes 1t unlawful 10 print circulate or publish any indecent matter or medical, surgical, or physiological details calculated to injure public morals, In relation 10 divorce or separation cases"
 The penalty Is Imprisonment not exceeding three months or a fine not exceeding s",5oo, or both, The measure does not apply to the pub lcation of matter in separate vol ume or series of law reports, or in technical publications intended for the legal and medical professions.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-22
STINNES ESTATE
 MIDDLE IMPROVES
Financial Deals May Yet Better
 Conditions

Berlin, Aug. 22 R,-Grad dually the properties of the late Hugo Shines, Gel many's industrialist wizard. are being thrown into the melting pot with the purpose of liquidating the obligations of the heirs 10 the great estate.
 The latest of inc Shines interests 10 be sold is the Deutsche Allgemeine Heitung, which. during the life of Sttnnes, wac hts mouthpiece in GA pressing his viewpoints on finance, economies and politics. This power full organ had tremendous influence upon its readers. It was the apple of Stinncs' eye and the sacred heritage of his children.
 An unidentified person, or com pany, was the purchaser through the banking syndicate which Is endes- yoring to turn into cash the Stinnes holdings. The price paid is declared to have been one-third that Of the value of the property, and in addi- ton the purchaser received for naught the good will Of the journal and valuable official printing con- tracts.
 Edmond Shines, eldest son of tn dead magnate, still Is endeayorins 10 bolster up or sell the famous Aga Motor Works, the greatest of its kind in Germany, which is beset by great | financial difficulties.
 Recently American and London | bankers bought half interest in the greatest and most prosperous con- cern that Hugo stinnes built up. This is the Deutsche Luxemhursisrhs $ company, the largest producer of coal, coke, Iron and steel In Ger | many.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-22
Congressman, at 5, in College;
 Says Time for Study is After 40

ness and the peace of the people Of the United States. To make 1t q bet ter land. To bring to tho problems that confront me az a member Of congress great and wider knowl- edge.
 It Is my conclusion that our coun- try will become greater and better, and the conditions of life for each individual more near to the Ideal if we continue to build upon the foun- dations laid by our forefathers ia the old Constitution, and that the more we wesn the people of the United States away from false Utopian dreams, the more certain VIC can be that we shall reach the ideal of civ iization.