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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-05-18

Q. Where did the motto 'TI. Plu.
ribus Unum" originatc?-D. g.
a. 1t occurs in Il Latin poem
ascribed TO Virgil entitled, "Moretum. p"
II was for a time used as the motto
Of the Gentleman's Magazine
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-05-18
The Evening Star Newspaper Company

Business ONCE:
18th st. and Pennsylvania Ave.
New York Office: ITO East 42nd st.
Chicago Office: Tower Building.
European Office: 10 Regent ST.. London.
England.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-05-18

@. How many negroes were there
when the first census was taken?
C. +. c.
A. The first report was in 1890. At
that time there were 1862 negroes
in the United States. In 1920 there
were TO- 463,I31 negroes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-05-18

@. In the early days of the war
French avi-tors carried as part of
their equipment a bag of bricks. Why?
w. +. A.
a. Bricks were carried in the hope
that pilot might be able to hurl a
brick into the propeller of the enemy's
airplane. Two German machines were
thus brought down.
The Washington times., 1925-03-03
RECORD MUSIC
FETE PLANS
READY
Most Elaborate Of Present
Season Will Be Given at
Central High Tonight

The most elaborate music fete Of
the present season will be given to-
night at 8 o'clock in the auditorium
Of Central High School when the
Community Music Association pre-
sents its first free public concert
since January 1.
A concert band of fifty players
from the Army Music School will
furnish the musical background for
the evenings entertainment, with
numbers by instrumental and vocal
organizations and soloists.
The CeIilian Orchestra (nnandolins,
guitars and banjos) under the direc.
ton Of Mrs. Margaret Cahi1l Resta,
will make it's initial appearance be-
fore the community sing audience.
A new ladies' choral organization
composed Of twenty.four pupils Of
be introduced under the title of the
Lawrence School G1ee Club. Mrs.
Margaret Annis will be at the piano.
Josef Kaspar will present two
violin numbers, Trousselle's Caprice"
and Lachmund's Lullaby" Mr..
Kaspar will also present Isaac Mino.
vich, violinist, in a group Of solos.
Dora Minovich will be at the piano
for the Kaspar numbers.
The guest artist of the evening
will be George McCauley, assisted by
Erma Calvert.
Their Offering will be in the nature
Of a musical novelty introducing
selections for the banjo, piano and
voice.
The popular diversion win be con-
tributed by the Lawrence brothers,
"Bob," jr., and Willis with violin,
ukelele and voical arrangements Of
the popular song hits Of the day.
Community singing will be inter-
spersed between the scheduled num-
bers. There will be 1,5OO seats free
to the public and 500 reserved for
those who desire to secure special
privileges at 25 cents per seat.
The usual collection will be taken
to assist in defraying the expenses.
No children under the age Of four
years will be admitted. and all other
children must come with adults, and
sit with them throughout the pro
gram.
The Washington times., 1925-03-03

ties between the United States and
that nation over the American
rights in the Panama Canal. The
United States also Joined In con-
vention with the Latin'American
republics to prevent conflicts
through securing impartial investi-
cations by commissions OF inquiry.
American Rights.
AS a farther move to obtain equal
rights for Americans in all parts OF
the world and at the same time as
sist in the peaceful working out OF
problems facing the world. the
United States, under Mr.. Hughes
direction, signed conventions with
Belgium relating to inundated terri
tory in Africa, with France regard
ing Syria, and with Great Britain
regarding Palestine.
In accomplishing tangible results
from the mass of international al
fairs with which he dealt during his
four years in office, Mr.. Hughes
has had no easy row to hoe.
With many Of Mr.. Hughes accom-
plishments as Secretary OF State,
there is no question that they aided
materially in assisting the United
States as a nation and Americans
as a people in furthering their de-
sire for world peace, for world
trade, and international amnity.
The Washington times., 1925-03-03
HES OUT TOMORROW AFTER HAVING CONCLUDED 81 TREATIES
PUBLIC CONCERT

At Central High Community
Center, tonight at o'clock; ad-
mission free; doors open at Z
March and Procession Of Bac-
tconcert Band from the Army
Music school, conducted by staff
Sergeant John A. Grable)
Overture. Ruy Bias" .MendelssOhn
conducted by Technical Sergeant
Kenneth b. Watts)
Suite, 'tTn Days OF Old". Ball
Morris Dance
b''Dance Characterfstique''
'The Satyr's Revel'
Conducted by william ID. Rice)
America" Oath Of Allegiance"
Directed by Robert Lawrence)
.Melodie" ...... uck-K1iesier
o1honoo ..;....:.;De Beriot
Minoyich at the piano)
In the Time Of Roses
b"Little Mother of Mine B1rieish
Kentucky Babe" .Geibel
Lawrence School Glee Club, Mrs.
Margaret Annis at the piano)
Grand Selection, '"Traviata". Verdi
Community Singing
Everybody
a''La Paloma"
b ''La Donna Mobile" from
''Rigoletto"
Spanish Waltz
(Played by guitaFB)
d two Minuets" by Beethoven
and Mozart
30 Sole Mio''
An Italian MaxurlEa
(Played by Hopkins Sisters ana
Lulu Holden)
& Selection, "Cecilian Favorites"
(The Cecelian Orchestra, Mrs.
Margaret Cahiu Resta, con-
ductor and teacher)
Community Singing
Everybody
Caprice sse.ss... - .Tr0usselIe
LULLABY .Lacnnunu
Josef Kaspar, violin Quintets,
Dora Minovich at the pianO)
Song Hits by "Bob," jr., and
Willis Lawrence
(Vio1in, ukelele and vocal mueic)
Selections by guest artists, George
McCauIey and Erma Calvert
(Banio, piano and vocal numberS)
Dedication and BenedictiOn
from Les Hugenots' MeyorbeeP
Conducted by First Class Private
John b. Veronneau)
'"The Star-Spangled Banner"
The Washington times., 1925-03-03
TWO BOYS HELD
IN TRAFFIC
DEATH
Must Face Grand Jury, After
Hearing in Staying of
Miss McGiII

James william Callan, eighteen,
Of 1343 Clifton street northwest.
and Harris Atchinson, nineteen, OF
364O Thirteenth street northwest,
were held by a coroner's jury yester-
day for action Of the grand jury in
connection with a traffic death last
Wednesday.
Testimony at the inquest over the
body of Miss Carrie McGill, Of 20
Grant place northwest, was that
Miss McGill was run down at Ninth
and H streets northwest, Wednes-
day night. Callan and Atchinson
took her to Emergency Hospital
and left without leaving Identified
ton. She died in Emergency.
The boys declared that an auto
mobile driven by q white man, and
in which there was a colored man.
ran down Miss McGill and that
they took her TO the hospital. They
could not explain why they went
to Philadelphia the next day.
The boys were arrested in Phi1a-
delphia and brought back here.
The Washington times., 1925-03-03

be routed east through N street to
Seventeenth street and south on
Seventeenth street to hotel.
Traffic approaching from the
north via Connecticut avenue and
destined for the Connecticut ave-
nue. entrance will be routed south
via Eighteenth street at N street
to X street, thence to Connecticut
avenue and approach the Connect
cut avenue entrance from the
south.
Traffic approaching from the
south destined for the Connecticut
avenue entrance will flow north on
Connecticut avenue to that en-
trance.
Traffic approaching from the
south destined for the Seventeenth
street or either De Sales street
entrance will flow north on Six
teenth street to M street, thence
west on M street and south on
Seventeenth street to the proper
entrance.
After discharge Of guests. private
cars shall leave the restricted zone
and may park on adjacent streets.
Rules for Departure.
In order to avoid the congestion
usually incident to large functions.
private cars will not be called to
hotel for departing guests.
Taxicabs will be available at all
entrances and will take guests
either to their private cars. wher'
ever parked, or to their homes as
may be desired.
When. private car is parked in
charge of chauffeur, the chauffeur
shall be present at the proper hotel
entrance at the time guests desire
to depart in order that he may ao'
company the taxicab to the place
where the private car is parked.
The sympathetic cooperation OF
all guests Of the ball is necessary
for the successful operation of these
tlaffiC regulations and is according
ly earnestly requested.
The Washington times., 1925-03-03
MAN CAUGHT. IN
LIQUOR CHASE
F[EES JAIL
AIonzo Williams Saws Bars
of Cell and FeIIs Warden
With Iron Bar

Alonzo Williams, alleged liquor
runner, who yesterday escaped
from the Bladenshurg, Nd, jail
after attacking Warden George
Wiseman, today is being sought
by Maryland and District authori-
ties.
Williams was discovered by the
jailer saving bars from his cell.
The prisoner attacked WiSeman,
hitting him over the head with
an iron bar. Wiseman drew his
revolver and fired. but missed.
An automobile, in wait nearby,
is believed to have brought Will
liams to Washington. Search of
the surrounding country was made
Immediately after the escape with
out avail.
Williams was arrested near
Hyatts~ille Sunday night after
thrilling chase. Detective II. E..
Ogle, of the Fourth precinct, and
Federal agents, sighted Williams
as he was coming into the Dis
trict. Williams saw the officers
and turned back toward Hyatts-
vile.
When Williams discovered he
would be overtaken, he abandoned
his car, jumping out into the road.
Williams jumped SO quickly that
the police, Immediately behind, were
unable to stop and they ran into
Williams. Despite his injuries, tho
man fled into cornfield where he
was captured.
Williams was badly cut about the
face. Part Of one eye was in
jured so badly that physicians
feared he would lose the use CT it.
The Washington times., 1925-03-03
TRAPPED IN FIRE
CHILDREN AND
MOTHERD DIE
Thrilling Rescues OF Others
Mark Tenement House
Blaze In Brooklyn

NEW YORK, March S.-Mrs.
Elsie Carroll, thirty-three, her
daughter, Ruth, six. and her son.
John, eight, were burned to death
end a dozen persons injured, two
Of them seriously, in q fire which
destroyed q five-story brick tene-
ment in Brooklyn today.
A six-year-old boy, Louis La
bruyere, was thrown from q third
floor window by his mother, who
became papic-stricken. The child
sustained q broken arm and leg.
Six firemen and policeman were
overcome by smoke.
Women, men and children In the
burning building were carried down
fire escapes ana across adjoining
roofs to safety.
Families in nearby buildings were
forced into the cold by the rapid
spread Of the flames, which, how
ever, were confined to the tene-
n1OUt.
The Washington times., 1925-03-03

Police from every downtown pre-
cinct will be on duty in the vicinity
of the hotel, to direct the flow of
traffic.
Guests may arrive in their auto.
mobiles, but are to leave in taxicabs,
in which they may return home or
may be driven to the parking space
Of their own cars. Chauffeurs may
call at the hotel, at the conclusion OF
the ball, and direct the taxis to the
parking space.
Streets to be Closed.
Streets which will be closed to
general traffic after 6 o'clock to-
morrow are M street, from Sixteenth
street to Connecticut avenue; De
Sales street, throughout; L street,
from Sixteenth to Connecticut ave-
nue., and Seventeenth street, from
Massachusetts, avenue to X street.
Those designated one-Way streets
are Seventeenth, from N to K, traf-
fiv moving south; l. street. traffic
moving west; DeSales, tra1flc NOV
ing west, and M, from Connecticut
avenue to Seventeenth, traffic NOV
ing east.
After the rules become effective.
parking will be prohibited on Con-
necticut avenue, between K and N
streets; Seventeenth, from X to N;
M street, from Sixteenth to Eigh-
teenth; DeSaIes street throughout,
and L, from Sixteenth to EiGn-
teenth.
Rules for Guests
Directions for the arrival Of
guests are:
All guests shall exhibit to the
police the traffic directions card
enclosed with their ticket and will
be routed by the police to the
proper entrance.
Traffic approaching from the
north via Connecticut avenue des-
tined for the Seventeenth street or
either De Sales street entrance will
The Washington times., 1925-03-03
COOLIDGE VETO ASKED
BY ., C, BOARD OF TRADE

The Board Of Trade today asked
President Coolidge to veto the bin
providing for regulation and licensing
Of steam engineers in the District.
The Senate and House acted favor
ably on the bill.
The request was contained in a
communication sent to the White
House laying before the President
the action Of the board Of directors.
The President was told that the
measure would do injury to the build
ing industry and allied lines Of husi-
The Washington times., 1925-03-03
r. A. vanderIip improving

SCARBOROUGH. N. Y. March 8.
Prank A. Vanderlip, financier. is
i'll with pneumonia. 1t was said
today he passed restful night
and was making satisfactory pro-
gress.''
The Washington times., 1925-03-03
$1,000 for Vet Hospital

Legislation appropriating $4,000
for the purchase Of a city hospital
and Of additional lands for enlarge
ment of a veterans hospital at Musko.
gee, Okla. was completed today 5y
the House and sent to President
Coolidge for his approval.
The Washington times., 1925-03-03
Charity Ball Traffic
REGULATIONS Issued

Special police regulations govern the exceptionally heavy
traffic the neghborhood Of the Mayower Hotel where the
Charity Inaugural Ball will be held tomorrow night,
made public today.
The rules will become effective at o'clock tomorrow
ming, and will continue effect until o'clock Thursday
morning, after the guests have departed.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-31

last night, this being one of a series of affairs arranged by this group throughout the winter months. Dances are held at intervals in the community house and other social affairs take place from time to time.
 East Berlin Items
 The library will be open Wednes- day afternoon from 3:S0 to 5 o'clock for the exchange of books.
 The annual meeting of the Ladies' Aid society of the Methodist church will be held in the church parlor Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. All members are urged to attend.
 The regular meeting of the Knights of Pythias will be held at their hall this evening.
 The local members Of the Girl Scouts will attend meeting of their troop at Berlin Wednesday after noon.
 All ladies Of St. Gabriel's church are urged to meet at the church Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock to put it in readiness for the service Sunday morning. The members of the choir are asked to meet at the church Thursday evening at 7:45 o'clock for a rehearsal.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the Methodist church will give an "At Home" in the basement of the church this evening. Everybody is invited to come, hang up their hat and spend the evening. Mrs. R. o. Clark will act as hostess. From to 9 o'clock there will be an enter tainment consisting of monologues, readings, vocal and instrumental solos and duets and selections by a rural quartet. From 3 to 10 o'clock progressive spinning contest will be held, with prizes for the winners.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-31
Eczema On Hands For Two Years
 Cuticura Healed

For about two years l suffered with eczema on my hands. It started with small scales and then turned to a rash and was very sore and red. It itched terribly at times and kept spreading until my fn- gers were covered with it. l could not put my hands in water nor do any work. l did not get much sleep at night on account of the irritation "I used other remedies without much success. l saw CuticuTa Soap and Ointment advertised and sent for free sample. After using it l purchased more and in 6 months 8 time I was completely healed" |" ,Signed) Lawrence Chauvin, West chazy. N. r., Sept. P, 1924.
 Make cuticura Soap and oint- ment your everyday toilet prepa- lrations and have a clear, sweet skin, soft smooth hands, and a healthy
 scalp with good hair. Cutieura Tal-
 cum is unexcslled in purity.
 so.p25e. Ointment 2s and 5Oc. Talcum 95s soit | syeFyvhere. Sample each free. Address l"cateufA LAboratoriss, Dept, H, Maiden, hAfa
 ~ CutieurA Shaving Stick zSe.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-31
CHOIR OF 25 WILL
 SING AT SERVICE Berlin Church Makes Arrange. ments for Easter Observance
 . .s---- ' MRS. DAMON N4 CHARGE
Installs New Type of Medical Ap- paratus-Program for Minstrels Announced - Missionary Society Meets Tomorrow

A choir of 35 voices will take part in the vesptr services at the Berlin Congregational church on Easter Sunday at D. m., it was an- nounced today. Mrs. H. H. Damon organist at the church, will coach the members of this choir in a pro- gram of Easter music,
 The choir will be composed of young women of the congregation and the chorus is one especially picked for this type of work. A miscellaneous program of carols will be rendered and it Is expected that this program will be pleasing to those who attend. Mrs. Damon'S work is well known to Berlin resi- dents and they may be assured of a satisfactory and enjoyable affair Oscar Benson. baritone, will assist at this service. Mir. Benson is 8 resident of East Berlin and is pos. sessed of a pleasing voice.
 Rehearsals of the choir will be held regularly from now on and g detailed program of the carols tC be sung. will be announced in the near future. Rev. Samuel A. Fiske pastor of the church, will deliver a sermon appropriate to the day, al this vesper service.
 Installs Sun Light Lamp
 Dr. Matthew H. Griswold of Ken sington has had installed in hi: office a "sun light" lamp, an instru ment used in curing chronic dis eases, such as rheumatism, by means of concentrated heat and light This lamp is the only one in Ken sington and it is believed that there are few like it in this vicinity. | was tested todty and worked satis fsctorily.
 No K. \. c. Meeting
 The meeting of the Kensingtor Athletic club, scheduled for tonight has been postponed on account O the banquet O. the Kensington Bowl ing league which will be held a the Grange hall at 7:3O- o'clock The meeting of the Athletic clul will be helt next week as usual Work on the erection of the grand stand at the Percival avenue fielC will be stated in the near future it is expected. according 10 worC from officials of the Athletic club.
 Missionary Meeting
 The Woman's Missionary society of the Berlin Congregational churcf will meet tomorrow afternoon at
New Britain herald., 1925-03-31
COLD IN ITALY

Washington, March S1.-Recent low temperatures and snow in Italy damaged both nut and fruit crops there, i: was stated today in ad- vices received by the department of agriculture. The almond crop in southern Italy was said to have been most severely injured while cereal crops were helped by the ex- cess moisture.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-31
Mother and Her Two
 Children Die in Fire

Norfolk. Va, March 31.-Three persons were burned to death here yesterday when fire destroyed the home and store of Simon Rush. Mrs. Rush and her two children. Elsie. six, and Josephine, ten months, per- ished. The husband was seriously injured in attempting to save his family
New Britain herald., 1925-03-31
S6OO,OOO FIRE LOSS.

Livingston, Mont, March S1.-Firc at Mammoth Hot Springs. in Yellow stone National Park yesterday. de- stroyed the plant of the Yellowstone Park Transportation company, SS passenger busses, a machine shop paint shop, repair shop and several homes. Damage was estimated al $60O,000.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-31
Three Quakes Reported
 In Southern California

Newark, N. J. March 1.-Two women and baby were killed and two men were seriously injured when two automobiles collided on Park and Highland avenues here last night. The dead are: Mrs. John J Bell of Orange, and Catherine Hignett, Newark. and an unknown baby.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-31
HISTORIC HOTEL BURNED.

Colorado Springs. Colo. March S1. The historic Manitou Park hotel, mecca for tourists. was destroyed by fire yesterday. Surrounding tim berland in the upper reaches of Ute Pass, eight miles north of Wood land Park, near here, was also hurncl.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-31

If the people of this date will con- suit the Classified Ads oftener. they will find that they can do things much more reasonably than other wise. Watch the Classified Ads daily, it is a good habit.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-31
MRS. MOLANDER SURPRISED

Mrs. Eva Molander of Jubilee street was pleasantly surprised by a number of friends at her home yes- terday afternoon in honor of her birthday anniversary. Tea was served and Mrs. Peterson and Mrs. HeIvall poured. A purse of money was pre- scented to Mrs. Molander. The house was prettily decorated for the occa- sion with ferns and carnations. Mrs. Molander Is the mother of George Molander, former councilman in this city.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-31
4OI 4SB 447 T SccOn1 Oncratjon
Main Office
Halsell Homestead Sold

The Hadsell homestead on Church street has been sold to Axel John son, through the Cunningham and Wininger Real Estate office. This property is one of the best known landmarks located in the town of E1n inN Nilln
New Britain herald., 1925-03-31
Has Birthday Party


 Several young friends of Miss Eleanor Wininger. daughter of Mir. and Mrs, Russell Wininger of the Neri block, gathered at party at her home yesterday afternoon to celebrate her fifth birthday. Games were played and buffet lunch was served. The young misses reported very enjoyable time.
 Pythian Social Pythian Temple, No. 29. Pythian Sisters, will hold the last of a series of socials at the l. o. O. F. hall to- morrow evening. An enjoyable pro- gram has been arranged and a num- ber of surprises will compose a part of the evenings entertainment Be- cause of the nature of the meeting the public is invited to attend.
 School Committee Meeting
 The regular monthly meeting of the school committee will be held tomorrow evening. Routine business will be transacted.
 Daughter Born
 Mr, and Mrs. Edwin Anderson of Pennington avenue are receiving congratulations on the birth of a daughter born Sunday night.
 Will Hold Masquerade A masquerade social will be held at the home of MT. and Mrs. Will liam O'Neil, 35 Pearl street, Satur- day evening.
 You still have time to have your Easter suit tailor made. A fresh lot of samples just arrived. Suits, from $1S.50 to $60. Pure virgin wool. Star Dry Cleaning Works, 75 East Main street, Plainville.-advt. Ford Sedan for hire. Drive your self. Roberts Garage. Phone 127.- advt.
 Cellars dug, ashes removed, ploughing. Stone, sand and loam for sale. F. L. Silvernail, phone 21S-5.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-31

Cellars dug, ashes removed, ploughing. Stone, sand and loam for sale. F. L. Silvernail, phone S-5.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-31

o'clock at the home of Mrs. Robert Deming of Berlin. The speaker of the afternoon will be Miss Eleanor Swinnerton of the Hartford School of Pedagogy and she will address the members of the organization on the subject, Work Among The Mi- grants"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-06
PITTSTON

Mrs. Warren Jones was the guest
Wednesday, of Mrs. James Hersom.
Leslie McGec passed the week
end with friends in Auburn.-Mr.
and Mrs. trashier Robinson and
Miss Hazel Sparrow were callers
sunday at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
George McGce.-J. G. Peterson was
Il business caller Tuesday in Car
diner-J. l.. Crimnins has re-
Gently accepted employment at
Gray Hi,dreths, ndolph.-Alpha
Clough of Lewiston passed the week
end at his home in this place
Miss Margaret Pushard left Satur-
day for Bath-Mrs. John Peterson
and Miss Erna Peterson were guests
Wednesday, of Mrs. David Lawrence,
North Pittston. Mrs. Lawrence,
who has been in i'll health for some
time is now feeling somewhat bet
ter.--Leo Trainor was caller
Wednesday, at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. George McGec.--Ervin La
Plant. L. of NJ, is passing the
Easter recess at his home in this
p4ace.-AIrs. John Hastings was
called to Augusta last week by the
illness and death of her aunt. Mrs.
Joseph Hallert,--Edward Clough
was a caller Thursday In Gardiner.
FRIENDS in this community were