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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-20

A crayheaded. pIacidface quiet
voiced colored man of IS. who has
watched Washington grow from
large village to a metropolis during
the last half century. will wake up
this morning rather puzzled to won
der whether he is really the hero
whose name was on thouSa nds of
tongues last night or whether IL was
all dream: whether or not he is
really Andrew Beckett pay roll mes
Senger. unarmed. who routed three
hOld-up men with the pistol of one
of them and saved the Sc 900 he had
been intrusted with after its capture
seemed assured
For up until vest erday Beckett. liv-
ing at 1882 Fourth street was Just
one of the multitude of ordinary
ploddinc, faithful workers. unknown
and unnoticed. spinning a quiet life
span in industry. He had lived a
peaceful life. He had never carried
a pistol: he had never fired one.
But suddenly the climax Of his life
was presented to him-a choice be-
tween personal safety and duty to a
trust-when he was driving his de
livery truck into an alley on F, street
between Twelfth and Thirteenth
streets. heading for the rear door Of
Frank r. Jelleff's store with $4,000
pay roll on the automOb1le seat be-
side him.
Revolver Against Stomach.
Into his stomach a revolver was
pressed.
Stick EN- up" he heard. as he
looked into the face OF colored ma n.
masked by handkerchief. and at the
barrel Of the pistol sticking into his
side
Weren't YOU nervous about your
self?' he was asked. And here's what
he answered.:
II declare. sir. I didn't have no
time to think about myself. | wa
thinking about all that money that |
was carrying for Mr.. Jellef and how
to take care of it. Because | didn't
want to have him lose 1t through me.
So I grabbed that pistol and hit the
man over the head with IL nd then he
fell off the running board of the auto
mobile Another da rker- skinned col
ored man came up and snatched the
bag with the money. SO I took out
after him, pistol in my hand and
everything and went on down to
Twelfth street. where a boy pointed
the way to go. Then l saw the man
getting into the automobile and an
other man at the wheel. So I started
shooting, not aiming at anything in
particular. but just in the general di-
rection of those two men. One of them
said Don't shoot" but I was afraid
they was going to shoot me, and l
didn't want to give them a chance.
Everybody crowded back and away
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-20
POTSDAM PRESERVES
HISTORIC LINDEN TREE
Subjects of Frederick the Great
Petitioned for Justice Under
It's Branches.
Ry the Associated Press.

BERLIN, December ia protec-
tive iron rail mas been built around
the historic Linden tree for the petit
TONERS 'bittschrift lind" under which
subjects of King Frederick the Great
used to gather in front of the old
Potsdam City Castle to appeal to
their sovereign for justice when other
means had failed. The tree is known
to he go years old.
Socialists making n protest recently
To the PotSdam City Council against
preservation of the tree asserted that
II really served to keep the people in
ignorance of the disdain with which
Frederick regarded them.
They described how the petitioners
herded together under the tree until
1t pleased his ma jesty to appear at
window of his castle. He sent his
valet down to collect the petitions.
but scarcely ever read them. Once in
while some fragrant case of injus.
ice was preached tc the King by enc
of his ministers. The Socialists de-
clare, however, that Frederick hardly
ever melted out justice to those who
came from far and near to wait pa
ttently for an answer under the lin.
den tree.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-20
WILL FIGHT DUEL.
Hun garian Minister Challenges
Jewish Deputy.

BUDAPEST. Hungary, December
10 ,Jewish Telegraphic Agency
stormy debates. which have been
waged for several DAYS III Parlia-
ment over the governments mn
merus clausus" bill. aimed 10 restrict
the number Of Jewish students in the
universities. have reached climax
in the issuance of challenge 10 duel
by Count klebelsberg, minister OF
education. to the Jewish deputy San
dor. Sander accepted and both have
named seconds.
Count Klebelsberg considered him
self insulted by expressions which
Sander used in attacking his defense
of the bill The deputy called Count
Klehelsberg a "turncoat," alleging
that he had reversed his wartime
support of the policy giving the Jews
equal standing with the Hungarians.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-20
URGES SHANGHAI STATE.
Briton Proposes International
Community.
Briton

SHANGHAI.-To make Shanghai
city of international disputes sep
arate international state under the
suzerainty of the Chinese republic Is
the plan proposed by Sidney j. Powell.
British engineer. MIR. Powell in eX-
planning his proposal. says: "As
Shanghai is populated by peoples of
many natiOnalities, it's status would be
protected by the League of Nations
and in the event of disputes between
the state and any other state the
league would make concessions or
other national rights would surrender
them 10 the new state Mr.. Powell
proposes that after the lapse of
short time all foreigners he withdraw
from administrative positions in the
new government if the electorate de
sireS. He further believes that the
state should form it's own army and
navy, but purely for protective meas
ures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-20
SUBMARINE SIG READY
TO RE-ENTER SERVICE
Series of Severe Tests of Vessel
Recently Aground, Prove Capac-
ity Is Unimpaired.
By tn. Associated Press.

NEW LONDON, Conn, December
l9-After a series of severe tests in
the rough waters near the grave of
the S-51, off Block Island, the sub
marine S-l9. which went aground off
Cape Cod several months ago, is again
ready TO enter the service.
The submarine, which was partially
rebuilt at the Portsmouth navy yard,
made one dive Of 200 feet, a depth To
which undersea craft are rarely sub
merged, although they are built to
withstand the pressure at 30 feet. A
few minor leaks developed at the 200
mark, but We're considered negligible
by Navy experts who made the test
vest erday.
The spot selected for the test is one
of the toughest sections near the sub
marine base at New London the
choppy seas and treaCherous winds
calling for expert seamanshin. 1t was
in these waters that the S-Sl wa
rammed by the City of Rome recently
and was sunk.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-20
SEEKS YULETIDE FATHER.
Boys Mother Willing to Wed Man
Who Will Care for Them,

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, December 10
CED.-With five days remaining before
Christmas. n 4-year-old boy is seeking
daddy" who will make that day
history for him.
And in order that the boy may have
that Christmas present. his mother.
"a, is willing to marry any man who
will provide for them.
That is, nearly any man. She pre-
fers a husband about 80 years old.
who Is a brunette.
BLONDES are too changeable," she
said.
The woman and the boy, whose
father has been dead for four years,
came to Chief of Police Miller and
asked help in finding a husband and
father.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-20
16 PARISHES VOTE WET
IN SCOTTISH ELECTIONS
Two That Ousted Saloon Five
Years Ago Revert to It in
Latest Balloting.

BY the Associated Press.
GLASGOW. Scotland. December 10
Sixteen parishes in Lanarkshire have
completed local option elections under
the Scottish temperance act. and all
have gone wet by large majorities.
Two parishes, Cambusland and Ru-
therglen. voted licensed drinking
places out of existence in a local op-
ton election five years ago. The cleo
ton just completed showed a strong
reversion in favor of the return of the
licensed public houses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-20
EDWARDS RESIGNS
PLEB|SC|TE POST
Santiago. However, Is Not
Officially Informed of
ENJOYS Action.
By ths Associated Press.


SANTIAGO. Chile. December 10
Although il is reported that AuCustin
Edwards head of the Chilean delega-
ton to the Tacna africa plebiscitary
commission, has resigned. the Chilean
government has not received the res
ignation. The foreign minister, Senior
Barros-Jarpa. said today that Senior
Edwards had been asked to come to
Santiago TO discuss a number of inn
portant questions having TO do with
the Tacna africa situation.
The government, the foreign min
lister added gave full support to the
stand taken by the head of the Chill
can delegation at africa.
UnofFicially it is stated that the res
1gnatiOn of Edward was due TO a
change in the government and fol-
lows the ordinary course taken by all
officials serving in important posi-
tons, and that it is therefore possible
he may he reappointed
The inauguration of the new presi
dent. Emilio F'iCueroa -Larrain. is set
for December %. He has intrusted
NaXimiliano Ibanez with the organiZa-
ton of the new cabinet.
Resignation Rumored.
SANTIAGO. Chile. December 10 CHp.
Ell MerCurio's correspondent at
TaCna saws that Agustin Edwards,
who is sailing today from africa for
Santiago, left his resignation as head
of The Chilean delegation to the Tacna-
AFRICA plehiscitarv commission in the
hands of the Chilean delegates Maria
and Gallardo Nieto. who are to trans
nit it to this city. These two dele
gates will take charge of the Chilean
interests in plebiscitary matters for
the time being.
Senior Edwards Is said to have sent
2 letter to Gen. Pershing. neutral
chairman Of the commission, inform
ing him of his resignation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-20
TOLD HOPE is DOOMED.
Belgian Queen Gets Discouraging
Report From Seer.

Correspondence of the Associated Press.
SIMLA. India.-Queen Elizabeth Of
Belgium has been told she will never
achieve her greatest hopes, whatever
they are.
Travelling incognito and accom-
panied by a lone lady.in-w waiting, the
Queen entered a fortune teller's tent
while visiting the old town
Madam, you have had unbounded
ambitions" the Hindu soothsayer said
as she studied the Queens hand
You were greatly DESTROYS of occupy
ing a high situation but you must
abandon that hope and console yaur-
self, you will never achieve your wish
or see your hopes fulfilled"
The Queen smiled as she replied:
II have situation that suits me
quite we'll"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-20
HOPE LOST FOR SHIP.
Schooner With Grew of 8 and
$4oO, 900 Cargo Believed Sunk.

MIAMI, December 10 CP.-Hope
for the safety of the schooner Bessie
NJ. Dausttn, with a crew of eight
men. which sailed from Boston No
vember 20 for Miami. has been
aba ndoned here by the Stedman
Produce Co.. to whom the schooner's
cargo. valued at s400 900, was con-
signed. No word from the vessel has
been received since 1t cleared from
Boston,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-20
EATING TAX IS OPPOSED.
British Hit Plan of Levy Against
Heavy Food Consumers.

LONDON, December 10 P).-The
hearty eaters of England are much
exeI ciSed over proposals of the chan.
cellor of the eXchequer to impose a
luxury tax on cafe and restaurant
checks which exceed n certain amount.
Restaurant proprietors also are OBJ
posing the suggestion, which was
made first by Winston Churchill him
self, Contending that such a tax would
be ruinous to their business par
tCularly to the wine trade
Cafe patrons, with the backing of
the managers, argue that persons who
drink wine with their meals would
get the worst of it all around. as they
would be paving at least three taxes
on each bottle consumed-first, the
import duty: second the restaurant
keepers tax, and lastly the luxury
tax contemplated by the government
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-20
RUSSIA NOW "U. S. S. r."
Government Seeking to Eliminate
Other Word From Use.

Correspondence of the Associated Press.
OSCOW.-Americans having occa-
sion to write to Russia are reminded
by the Soviet government that COM
munications addressed simply Rus
STA are in danger of being returned
The proper designation of Russia and
the other states comprising the Soviet
federation Is ~. S. S. R." which
means Union of Socialistic Soviet Re
publics."
Inc government apparently wishes
to eliminate the word Russia" from
the present-day vocabulary as being
too limited in scope and as suggestive
OF an area formerly under the domino
ton of the Car.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-20
COOLIDGE SEES COMEDY.
President Attends Musical Show
for First Time Here.

President Coolidge last night saw
his first musical comedy in Washing
TON since coming here nearly five
wears ago as Vice President. He at.
tended the production of mo, No,
Nanette," at the National Theater,
accompanied by Mrs. Coolidge and his
secretary, Everett Sanders and Mrs.
Sanders.
He has witnessed but one other le-
Ultimate production. Robert Z. Lee.
the historic drama, at the Belasco
Tbeater. lie has also been to Keith =
Theater on two or three occasions, and
to several opera productions.
Mrs. Coolidge, however, has been
more consistent and frequent theater
yoer, having attended numerous the
atricals here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-20
DODGES PRICE FIXING.
Farm Bill Being Framed Will
Avoid Regulatory Features.

A bill providing for the creation of
n bureau of agriculture cooperation
In the Department of Agriculture will
be introduced i'll Congress probably
before the Christmas recess 1t is the
result of conferences of department
officials with national representatives
Of agricultural cooperative organiza-
lions.
The measure will not seek regula-
tory or price-flXing laws. but will be
drawn in an effort to give co-opera-
tives every assistance short of actual
credit and cash.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-20
YALE CLUBS TO GO ON AIR
Will Broadcast Program From
Hartford Station.

The Yale Glee and Banjo Clubs will
broadcast the first program from Yale
University through VITO at Hartford
January s. This program will be char
acter1sttc of the tour programs Of
these organizations, and will consist
Of popular college songs which present
the true university spirit
The Yale Glee Club recently won
first prize in a contest of 10 college
glee clubs which was held at Carnegi
Hall. New York City. Colleges from
all over the country We're represented,
including all of the members of the
Big Three.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-20
HELEN KELLER TO SPEAK.
Benefit for Blind Arranged Here
January IS.

Miss Helen Keller whose remark
able career under tte affiictions Of
blindness. deafness and, for the first
ten years of her life, dumbness as
well, is known to the world will
speak here January IS at Memorial
Continental Hall in the interest of
the American Foundation for the
Blind. Miss Keller is devoting her
life 10 the work of the orga MIA ton
which is serving as a correlating
agency for all institutions of the
country engaged in the care and
service of the blind
Dr. Gilbert Grosvenor, president of
the National Geographic Society. will
preside at the gathering to be. ad.
dressed by Miss Keller.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-20
SLIGHT EARTH TREMORS
FELT IN NICARAGUA

SAN JUAN DEL SUR, Nicaragua,
December 10 R.-A slight earth
quake tremor was felt here yesterday,
and today there was a stronger shock,
but no damage has been reported.
The Ometepe volcano, set on an is
land in the middle of Lake Nicaragua,
which has been active for several
days, continues to emit sand and
ashes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-20
ITALIANS SET NEW
LEGISLATIVE MARK
:ascists, in Short Session.,
Add to Premier's Power,
Reduce City Rights.
~ the Associated Press

~ the Associated Press.
ROME. December 19-Both houses
VI Parliament adjourned tonight for
the Christmas holidays after having
approved. in the brief session since
November Is, more legislation de
signed to change radically the political
complexion of Italy than in any ses-
sion since. the advent of F'ascism.
Indeed. it is believed probable here
that no parliamentary gathering In
modern times has completed in one
session such program of significant
lawmakins. Parliament has acted to
protect the government against its
Italian opponents abroad, 1t has
greatly increased the power of the
premier and ira nsferred a large part
of local government to the central
authority through it's "podesta" SIS
TEN.
Outstanding Laws.
Among the laws to which the two
houses have given their assent, and
which We're summed up in today's SEES
sion of the Chamber of Deputies by
its president, Antonio Casertano, the
outstanding ones follow
First. the law empowering the gov
eminent TO revoke the citizenship and
ContiScate the property of any Italian
abroad who utters words or commits
acts which. even though they do not
constitute crimes. the government
considers likely TO cause disorders
within the realm or damage the pres
tige of the existing regime abroad.
Second. the law making the premier
responsible only to the King, instead
of Jointly TO the King and Parliament
as heretofore. and also providing for
the fining or imprisonment Of those
speaking or acting in manner de-
rogatorv to him.
Third the law recognizing the
Fascist Employers Association and
the Fascist Labor Union as the only
organizations through which workmen
may present demands concerning
working conditions and wages and en-
ployers may present their conditions Of
the compulsory adjudication of all dis
putes between employers and en-
ployes by special labor courts create ed
under the provisions of the law, this
being designed to abolish strikes and
loCkoutS The Fascists assert this law
is intended to initiate a new period Of
class cooperation in production to re-
place the epoch of class struggles.
Government by POdestas.
Fourth. the law establishing a sys-
tenn of government by "podestas' ap-
pointed by the central government for
all communeS of less than 5000 popu-
lation thus virtually eliminating the
system of local administrative cleo
lions.
Fifth. the law giving extensive ad.
miniStrative powers to all projects in
the kingdom. who also are appointed
by the central government.
The closing sitting of the Chamber
of Deputies ratified the commercial
treaty with Germany. The sitting
was concluded by a short address by
President Casertano. who said the
Deputies closed their session with
serene conSCiences. having fulfilled
their whole duty toward the country"
He then invited the Deputies to stand
and extend greetings to the King, the
symbol of civic and political virtue"
and to Premier MusSolini. the provl-
dental leader OF the Italian people"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-20
HUNTING FOR FUGITIVES.
Texas Sheriff Says They Fled Fer
guson Farm in Liquor Raid.

WACO, Tex, December 10 R.-
Sheriff L. 8. Lewis of Basque County
is trying to locate two men who, he
saws. fed from the farm owned by
former Gov James E. Ferguson, s
miles southeast Of Meridian, two
weeks ago tonight, when the sheriff
raided the ranch and discovered a
7O-gallon stin and gallons of corn
whisky.
The still was hidden in the bushes
half a mile from the ranch house,
Lewis said.
No charges have been filed in con-
nection with the raid.
Sheriff Lewis said that the farm is
operated by hired hands.
Jim Ferguson doesn't know any.
thing about it," he said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-20
POLAND SEEKS CAPITAL.
Government Opens Negotiations
With New York Bankers.

WARSAW, December 10 P.-
Minister Of Finance Zdielhowski an
nounced today that, with a view to
improving the present crisis, caused
by lack of capital in Poland and in
sufficient currency circulate ton, the
Bank of Poland has resolved to in
crease it's paid-up capital and to in
wife foreign capital to participates
The government on it's part, the
minister said. had opened negotiations
with the Bankers Trust Co of New
York for a loan against a lease of the
I obac monopoly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-20
ASK STREET EXTENSIONS
AND LAW MODIFICATION
Trade Board Committee Would
Change Some Provisions of
Borland Statute.

Extension of Fourteenth street
through Walter Reed Hospital to the
District line. extension of New York
and New Hampshire avenues and the
moditica ton of the Borland law We're
urged Friday at a meeting Of the
streets and avenues committee of the
Washington Board of Trade.
The committee also discussed the de
STABILITY of paving between all street
car tracks. George G. Shinn was
elected chairman of the committee:
Oliver Metzerott. vice chairman. and
A. NJ. Hood. secretary
A resolution was also adopted pro
viding for the esta blishment of a sub
committee on legislation TO work with
the Commissioners and Congress
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-20
College Instructor Drowned.

MADISON, Wis, December 10 N).--
Maurice S. Coburn of Beachmont,
Mass, instructor in English at Univer-
sity of Wisconsin, fell through ice of
Lake Mendoza and drowned today. s.
Meikeljohn of Pawtucket, f. L., assis
tant in economics, who was with Co
burn, reached shore safely.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-20
2 HURT IN TRAIN WRECK.
Engineer and Fireman Injured-3O
Passengers Escape.

HUDSON, Ohio, December 10 CP.
The engineer and fireman of a
passenger train from Akron to Hud-
son, on the Pennsylvania road, were
injured late today when the engine
plunged down an embankment.
Thirty passengers in coaches escaped
with minor bruises. The two coaches
were derailed but did not 20 down
the embankment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-20

BUENOS AIRES, December 10 Up.
The La Plata Observatory today reg
istered strong seismic movements, be-
ginning at 12:17 pm. The distance
was estimated at $500 kilometers
about 5000 miles,. the epicenter being
given as Easter Island, in the Pacific,
or |, 900 kilometers southwest Of Saint
Helena, in the Atlantic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-20

VICTORIA. B. c.. December 10 Up.
Gonzales Observatory here recorded
an earthquake beginning at 8:22
o'clock this morning and lasting two
hours. The disturbance was placed
$500 miles to the southwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-20
HERO WHO Baked BANDIT TRIO
HAD NEVER FIRED PISTOL BEFORE
Gray, Quiet, Modest Man
Wonders at Sud-
den Fame.
N'NO Time to Think of
Self He Says, Tell
ing of Hold-Up.

George Maxwell. 9 Florida avenue
northeast, who was shot by An
drew Beckett. colored messenger,
in frustrating a hold-up Yesterday
morning, died at $50 o'clock this
morning at Emergency Hospital.
Beckett, the hero Of the sensational
encounter. was ordered placed un-
der arrest pending action Of the
coroner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-20
Armour Company Repudiates Report
OF Employe Which Caused Grain Scandal

pretend to make us responsible for a
fault committed by an inferior en-
ploye."
The Armour statement was made
in a written communication to the
minister of agriculture, Senior Mihura,
and was signed by Vice President
Gresham. 1t was given out in a cir
cular from the ministry of agriculture,
in which it was declared that, despite
the conclusiveness Of the Armour
communication, it would proceed TO
carry out an investigation to the
limit.
Denies Questioning Report.
George E. Saunders. vice president
of the Armour Grain Co. of Chicago,
telegraphed Honorio Pueyrredon. the
Argentine Ambassador. today that he
at no time made nor intended to make
any charge questioning the good faith
of the official crop report on wheat
issued in Argentina.
The message was in reply to one
sent Mr.. Saunders yesterday by the
Amba ssador at the request of his gov
eminent. asking for full informa ton
on charges attributed to the grain
company official which had been pub
lished In this country and in Argen-
tina.