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, 1925-01-20

Ordinances passed for second read.
ing were as follows:
To make inmates OF places where
gambling. sale Of liquor or prostitu-
ton was practiced liable to fine or
Imprisonment. This is designed to
relieve the prosecution of submit.
ting proof that inmates of raided
places were actually engaged in
criminal practices when the raiders
entered.
To place proprietors of pool halls
and bowling alleys under $4,000
bond. subject to revocation for any
violation of city ordinances.
To place proprietors OF hotels and
, 1925-01-20

too, plays a prominent part in the
production, which is n fast-moving
nlelodrama-a de luxe thriller In
other words.
THE Story without n Name" was
adapted to the screen by Victor IT.
win. 1t includes in the supporting
cast such well known names ms Ty.
rome Power, Dagmar Godowsky,
Ivan Linow and Jack Bonn. Ivan
Willat directed.
Here's something out of the usual
run Of pictures.
, 1925-01-20

rooming houses under $500 bond
subject to revocation If the estab-
lishment should be used for the
manufacture or sale OF liquor or the
conduct of gambling or as n dis
orderly house.
Evening star., 1925-08-02
EUGENE O'NEILL PLAY
BARRED BY BRITAIN
"Desire Under the Elms," Ap-
proved by Broadway Play
Jury, Strikes Snag.

By Cable TO The Star and New York World.
LONDON, August 1.-The lord cham.
berlain, the Earl Of Cromer. British
censor Of plays, has banned Eugene
O'Neill's Desire Under the Elms."
Basil Dean, the famous English pro-
ducer, announced tonight. Dean, al
though insisting that he believes the
lord chamberlain's decision final. in
tends to make a vigorous protest in
the hope OF yet being able to produce
the play here.
In discussing his negotiations with
Lord Cromer. Dean revealed that the
latter had thrice turned down the
play on the grounds that It's theme
would be abhorrent to the British
public.
II pointed out to him." said Dean.
that after a long run in the United
States the play had been made the
subject of an official inquiry by an
American play jury. which approved
1t. / also pointed out that the general
theme of the play is by no means un-
known to the English theater."
Referring to the recent "hysterical
propaganda" here against improper"
plays. Dean further told the lord
chamberlain that "the only effect Of
such propaganda was to ban the more
serious drama. disregarding the effects
obtained in some Of the lighter forms
of entertainment by innuendo and
suggestion"
This is the first time complete
play has been banned here since 1928.
when the lord chamberlain prevented
the production Of The Gay Young
Bride" which ran three years in
America.
(Copyrisht 1e25.l
Evening star., 1925-08-02
600 Will ATTEND
ESPERANTO PARLEY
Twenty-Thr Countries Represent.
ed at Geneva Conference.-The
lice Learn Tongue.

By Cable 10 The Star and New York World.
GENEVA. August six hundred
Esperanto enthusiasts. natives of 90
countries. have arrived here to attend
the seventeenth universal Esperanto
congress, which convenes tomorrow
The session is expected to mark a re.
vival OF the world campaign TO ad.
vance the movement originated by
DR.. Zamenhof. which was eclipsed by
the beginning OF the war.
In this city at present time, 400
students from all parts of the world
are attending a course in general SUBJ
Jects such as philosophy. economics.
psychology, radiology and electrical
engineering. conducted by famous
British. French and German profes.
sors, all Of whom deliver their lectures
In Esperanto.
A special corps Of police and civil
officers have studied the sythentic
language all Winter long so they
would be prepared to handle the
crowds attending the convention. The
feature of the congress is a musical
and theatrical program. which is car.
ried out entirely in Esperanto.
Already the general committee has
decided to carry on the world wide
campaign started before the war. and
to distribute literature and propa-
ganda in all the universities and high
schools of 7o nations.
Evening star., 1925-08-02

eagerness. When q game may mean
league leadership It is an event of
great moment.
Standing on the wrong side Of the
fence, they looked hopeful as the
struggle was about to begin, hoping
against hope that the watchman might
not be such watchful one.
Strategy entered their minds. and a
plank was placed against the wall. All
was In readiness for the drive over the
top. Up went three, climbing cautious
ly, but. as the first in line peeked over,
the watchman was discovered right
beneath the end of the plank, awaiting
their advent.
Many more such attempts were
made to evade the rules of the ball
park, and get a glimpse of "Bucky"
Harris and King" Walter Johnson in
action, but all were in vain.
However, what is little thing like
a brick wall separating one from a
ball game when one can hear the
cheers of the crowd and follow the
progress Of "Bucky's" boys Just the
same? So, not entirely daunted. they
listened to the cries Of the crowd and
"betted" who was making the scores.
Even II the game had been broadcast
not have been more attentive listen.
ers-in over the entire country than
these little fellows. They likewise got
the results of the plays secondhand,
as the only alternative. after unsuc-
cessful efforts to see our chamDions
In action. MARY A. ODDENINO.
Evening star., 1925-08-02

Things especially
remote. The judge gazed on the ac-
cused. who quailed quietly before him.
After hearing the case presented
he turned about to take up his i'm
plements for writing, inquiring, as he
did so, the prisoners name.
No answer was forthcoming. He
turned back and saw that the man
had flown and was, indeed, quite well
on his way. But further investigation
proved that he had left the car
which he had been driving.
It developed that it was one listed
among those stolen during the past
month. The police restored it to its
owner. who had despaired of it's re-
appearance and purchased another.
lie is now considering which is the
least attractive TO man who might
be rather light-fngered about ma
chimes.
But there is one thing that he isn't
debating at all, and that Is the value
of the stringent enforcement Of
traffic regulations. which even goes
so far as to pick out the thieves.
MARIE DIDDEN.
Evening star., 1925-08-02

osity and suspicious were aroused to
the extent of giving chase. Up hill
and down dale they sped, around
corners and across bridges, until
the officer finally drove UP along
side the car. and the pursued realized
the impossibility Of escape and
slowed down.
To the cops questions he handed
out a small, wooden, hand carved
grave head with the inscription.
Miss - Baby" on 1t. Then he
told the policeman that about three
weeks ago his sister had adopted a
young baby of months, but that
it had died very shortly after. His
sister had the baby buried on the
family lot and the sexton of the
having known the family for
years, out of the goodness of his
Kind old heart, had spent several
hours carving this tombstone.
His sister, upon discovering the
addition to the grave, found herself
in a very peculiar position. She did
not want to hurt the old mans feel
ings and still the situation was most
EMBARRASSING So the brother had
promised, under the cover of dark
ness. to carry off the stone or board.
The policeman scratched his head
and then said. drive on"
BETTY c. MONTAGUE.
Evening star., 1925-08-02
NOTED LAWYER DIES,
Edward Rector Widely Known for
Aid to De Pauw University.

CHICAGO, August 1 CP.-Edwaro
Rector, 81. prominent Chicago law.
yer and trustee Of De Pauw Univer-
sity, died here at o'clock today.
He was born In Bedford, Ind, July
7, 1853. After being graduated from
the University of Cincinnati Law
School in 1885, he entered the prac-
tice of law
Slightly more than ten years ago he
became deepely interested in De Pauw
University at Greencastle, Ind, and
had contributed nearly a million and
half dollars to scholarship and
building funds Of the institution.
Since 1915 Mr.. Rector had been a
trustee Of De Pauw. maintaining
particularly active interest in the
athletic affairs Of the school.
Evening star., 1925-08-02
WISCONSIN UNIVERSITY
MAY REFUSE DONATION
Agitation Started to Rescind Ac-
ton Accepting SIP, 500 From
Rockefeller Foundation.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
MADISON, Wis, August 1.-The
Capitol Times today says that effort
10 rescind action by which the board
of regents of the University of Wis
consin accepted S12.50 from the gen
cral education board of the Rookie
feller Foundation is expected to cause
bitter fight at a meeting of the
board to be held next Thursday
The newspaper says that a regent
will again bring the matter before
the board, and that several regents
contend that the question cannot be
reconsidered under board rules, but
that there is a difference of opinion
on this.
The acceptance of a donation for
research in the medical department
aroused protest from various quarters,
including the State Federation Of La
Dor. which adopted a resolution con-
demning the regents action on ground
that donations from this source might
restrict the freedom of teaching.
NJ. 4. Olbrich, one of the regents.
defended the action by saying that
acceptance of donations was required
by legislative enactment.
Evening star., 1925-08-02

stantly the foremost flyer changed
his course and swooped down to
landing-on the mans shoulder! One
by one the other flyers descended,
until the place was alive with fiutter.
ing, cooling birds. Their little pink
sun parlor," they parted the bars
at the window and entered their
house, voluntary prisoners.
The homing pigeons belonging to
A. S. Johnstone of 1404 Allison street
northwest had been taking their
morning exercise. Twice each day
their owner sends them up into the
air to practice for definite length
of time. The desire to come down be-
fore the time Is up is sometimes very
strong, but obedience is second only
to the homing instinct in their ma
lures.
Mr.. Johnstone is secretary-treasurer
of the International Federation of
American Homing Pigeon Fanciers.
The federation consists of more than
100 chartered pigeon clubs in the
United States. in Cuba and in Canada,
and new clubs are constantly being
formed. The birds were in training
for the pigeon races Of the National
Capital Concourse Association.
About September l the races of the
young birds, which began early in the
Summer, will be resumed. The dis
tance covered will probably not ex-
ceed 800 miles.
Last year 5000 diplomas were
awarded 10 clubs. Any club having
25 member s or more may compete in
the races and may earn one diploma
for every five members
Mr.. Johnstone's interest in pigeons
dates back to his childhood, when he
He has had II entries in this years
races. His prize winning bird, Red
Boy, in 1922 made the record of 604
miles in 16 hours and % minutes,
the best Washington record in 20
years. Red Boy has been indus
triously spending his daylight hours
in the rearing Of q family. The male
Evening star., 1925-08-02
BAR CROSS AT GRAVE.
Indiana Officials Act to Protect
Nancy Hanks Shrine.

INDIANAPOLIS, August l CP.-
The burial plot Of Macy Hanks,
mother of Abraham Lincoln, in Spen-
Ger County, Ind, has been closed to
motor vehicles. Richard Liebor, di.
rector Of the State Department OF
Conversation. declared today the cem-
etery where the body lies had become
a picnic ground and a favorite park.
ink spot for joy-riders. and that bar.
ring OF motor cars was necessary to
preserve the dignity of the grave and
to save the burial plot from ruthless
injury.
The Nancy Hanks burial plot and
the 20-acre park in which 1t lies, was
turned over to the department of con-
servation by the 1925 Indiana Legis-
lature.
Evening star., 1925-08-02

ton, spied the named beast. and his
canine instints were aroused. He
flew at the throat Of the mute mon.
ster. receiving g. terrific Jolt for his
pains.
Back again he came at the animal.
swapping at the legs and tanks with
teeth that clicked against something
harder than hone.
For minutes he raved and tore. at
lacking at every conceivable point
until. foaming and bleeding, he was
obliged to lessen his attacks.
Persons in the crowd had endeav-
ored TO restrain him, but were at first
unsuccessful. Finally. after a long
period Of attacks, he was 30 weakened
that a boy in Scout uniform was able
to grab him by the collar and drag
him from the scene Of battle. He
had earned for himself the right to be
called drawer than a lion." and. incl
dentally, had furnished the boy Scout
an opportunity to perform his daily
act Of service.
MATTHEW +. REILLY.
Evening star., 1925-08-02
MISSING BOY FOUND. DEAD
Lake Michigan Yields Body of
Child Sought for Five Days.

CHICAGO. August l CP.-The five.
day search for little Dwight Tracy,
7-year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Atlee
II. Tracy. ended early today when
the body Of the boy was found by
hshermen on the lake front a few
yards from where he was last seen.
The tragic end to the frantic search
that has been carried on by the boys
parents, the police and hundreds Of
friends and sympathizers, caused the
breakdown Of the father and mother,
who had been buoyed up with the
faint hope that their son might still
be found alive and we'll The body
was bruised and SCARED from the
action of the waves. It Is believed
he was drowned Monday afternoon.
The supposition is that the boy fell
In the shallow water near the Jack
son Park beach and was drawn out
into the lake by the powerful under.
tow.
Evening star., 1925-08-02
RICHMOND HAS rs
TRAGEDIES IN MONTH
Murder and Suicide by Ex-Pastor
Mount Toll to Record Break
ing Proportions.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

special DlSp3tcn 10 Inc Star.
RICHMOND, Va, August 1.-The
killing OF his wife and himself today
by the Rev. George w. Holder, makes
a total of 26 violent deaths for the
city since July /. a record never be-
fore eQualed. There have been Z
homicides, suicides, legal ex-
ecutions, electrocutions and 13
deaths from accid 07ts. One youth.
Rudolph Z. Disse, ,ent on a rampage
last week and shot 4 persons, 3
dying. One woman jumped from the
eleventh story of an Office building.
The coroner has decided there will
be no inquest into the killing of Mrs.
Holder and the suicide of her hus-
band, who retired from the pulpit
about three years ago and has been
engaged in business. The coroner
found a note in Holders pocket in
which he said that he intended to
kill his wife and himself and leaving
directions for disposal of his house
hold effects, insurance and his three
children. He had about 5000 in his
pockets.
Evening star., 1925-08-02

Rex was sent to Paul Stone by his
big brother. Paul sees to 1t that his
charge is regularly bathed twice a
week.
According to Paul. Rex does not ap-
prove of this semiweekly bath SO
in order to coax him into the tub
Paul removes his shoes and stockings
and gets in first. When Rex jumps
in TO play with him Paul and his
brother George throw a blanket over
the dog, and proceed to lather and
battle him thoroughly.
Although only a year old. Rex Is
already almost too big for his tub.
DEBORAH I. GOLD.
Evening star., 1925-08-02

ited q city In east
ern Pennsylvania.
While ne was
walking through
the business dis.
trict his attention
was attracted by
a large crowd Of
people gathered at
the entrance TO a
department store.
The owner Of
the store. with a
notion for decora.
tive art. had re.
Gently placed a
large bronze lion
in the opening
corridor. An Aire-
dale dog, In a
AAA 80 A~~t1~~
Evening star., 1925-08-02

anu DOotllIh, IC
will stand quietly
to be patted. gaz-
ing with limpid.
wise brown eyes
at the patter. The
crate In which he
travelled from Cal
ifornia TO the At
lantic coast bore
his pedigree and
the information
that he did not
ike children. Evil
IDENTIFY this dislike
Is q thing Of the
past, for he will
nllow the same
restrained liberties
from children as
from their elders.
Evening star., 1925-08-02
SHIFT RADIO SHOW DATE.
Merchants to Hold Exhibit at the
Washington Auditorium.

Washington's second radio show
will be held at the new Washington
Auditorium instead of at Convention
Hall. as originally planned, It was
announced yesterday by the Radio
Merchants Association.
The change has necessitated an ad :
vance in the show schedule. 1t will
be held September % to October 4.
instead of October to II, as pre-
viously announced.
The main auditorium will house
the exhibits OF the radio manufac-
turers. The exhibition hall on the
second floor has been turned over TO
the Army. Navy, Department of Com
merce and the Radio Corporation Of
America for educational exhibits.
Evening star., 1925-08-02
BECOMES COLLEGE HEAD.
Or. George F. Zook Resigns From
Bureau Of Education.

Resignation Of DR.. George F. Zook.
superintendent Of higher education Of
the Bureau Of Education. was an.
nounced yesterday by the Interior De-
partment. The resignation is effective
September l.
DR.. Zook will become president of
the University Of Akron, Ohio. a mu.
nicipal university. His home is at
4442 Illinois avenue. He has been
head Of the higher education depart
ment Of the education bureau since
1919. During his term of office he
has undertaken several surveys Of
specialized education and the admin.
istrative end Of college work.
Evening star., 1925-08-02

lAlCilloCl Ol OuI
traffic squad and
were addressed to
d nonchalant driv.
er who ''r q all y
didn't see why he
should be bothered
about new regula-
tions." Yet, never
theless, he realized
that the arm of the
law had a marvel
Gus reach - and
so he went.
When they ar
rived at the court
the pol 1 C e m a n
handed over his
charge and turned
his mind to other
m a { t er 8, some
Evening star., 1925-08-02

SIdle OF dItdlTS
with about a doZ-
en- y o u n 6 s t e r S
ranging In age
from 8 to IL or IS
years in the
grounds of How
ard u nj V e r sity,
back of the Grif-
fifth Stadium. at an
important game.
Peanuts. pop. hot
dogs, circuses and
base ball games
are associated In
the minds of small
boys. and thought
to be very desir.
able things. to
which they look
forw ard wit n
Evening star., 1925-08-02

iiitiit. lie iOuh0 d
tiny, newly made
g ra We, stopped.
hurriedly conceal
e d 8 o m e { h 1 n 6
under his coat
and made his de-
p a r ( u r e. W 1t h
several furtive {
glances behind.
A motor cycle
policeman along
the highway won :
dered what 1t was
all a b o u I, and
when he saw the
man get In a watt
ing car and step
on the gas at the
rate Of 45 miles
m 49,. ~.
Evening star., 1925-08-02
UTILITY FIRM FORMED.
Charters Filed for Illinois Concern
in Delaware.

DOVER, Del, August l OP).-Chart.
ers for the Central and Southwest
Utilities Company to conduct a gen
eral utility business and to the Amer
lean Investment Company of Illinois
to do business in stocks and bonds,
were filed at the statehouse today.
The Central and Southwest Utilities
Company, capitalized at S12O, 900 600,
divided into SOC, 900 shares of prior
lien preferred. 800, 900 shares of pre-
ferred. and 100000 shares Of comon
stock, without nominal or par value.
The American Investment Company
of Illinois was capitalized at 81, 500 600.
Evening star., 1925-08-02
McQUILLAN MUST PAY.
Ordered to Give $500 Monthly
Temporary Alimony.

NEW YORK. August l [p).-Hugh
McQuillan, New York Giant pitcher.
today was directed by Supreme Justice
Cropsey to pay his wife, Mrs Nellie
Tracy McQuillan, temporary alimony
of $500 month during the remainder
Of the base ball season or until her
suit for separation has been heard
Evening star., 1925-08-02

.
rose again into the
air, where they
practiced all the
arts known to
flyers. Now and
then they darted
off single, to be-
come mere specks
in the blue dis
tance, but ever
returned to circle
low over the spot
marked by the
flag.
A man came out
of one of the
b u | / d / n & S. He
looked at h / s
watch. Then he
hauled down the
- a n da u
Evening star., 1925-08-02
Two Retired by Army.

Master Sergt. Roy G. Hinkley, En-.
gineer School detachment, at Fort
Humphreys, Va, and Master Sergt.
Ernest j. Trutner. 18th Infantry, at
Camp Devens. Mass, have been placed
on the retired list Of the Army on
account Of age,
Evening star., 1925-08-02
Goes to Air Chiefs Office.

Capt. John X Montgomery. Spe-
cialist Reserve of this city has been
assigned to active duty in training
In the Office Of the Chief Of Air Serv.
ice, War Department.
Evening star., 1925-08-02
Graveyard Visit
Results in Hot Pursuit.

THROUGH the long grasses of a
neglected country graveyard in
nearby State. a Washington man
made his cautious way the other
Evening star., 1925-08-02
What They Found
After Walking the Plank.

WHEN there is no money to buy
seats. there is but one way to see
a ball game-climb over the fence.
At least this must have been the
Evening star., 1925-08-02
Spirited Battle
Won by Motionless Foe.

A STORY Of supreme courage in a
hopeless cause is told by q Mount
Pleasant man who has Just returned
from vacation, during which he Wis.
Evening star., 1925-08-02
GOVERNOR RIVALS
ENL|VEN ISSUES
Radio Talks and Collapse of
Join. Debate Plans Feature
Closing in Virginia.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

RICHMOND, Va, August.-Candi-
dates for various nominations at the
Democratic primary next Tuesday put
in a busy closing week and there is
but one more day for communing with
the voters. Radio addresses by Sena-
tor Harry f. Byrd of Winchester and
Senator G. Walter Mapp of Accomac
candidates for governor, and futile at
temptS to arrange "a debate between
United States Senator Carter Glass.
defending Byrd, and State Senator
{. OConnor Goolrick. championing
Mapp, were outstanding features.
Interest has been intensified by the
rival discussions of the tax question
and other issues, and there has been
considerable shift in the sentiment
though friends of each candidate are
claiming certain victory by large
ma iorities
Evening star., 1925-08-02

Most of the books published in Java
are printed on writing. paper.
Evening star., 1925-08-02
Last Words Monday.

The final speeches Monday are look
cd for with considerable expectancy
that they will be freighted with some
thing more than repetitions.
Lieut.. Gov. West of Suffolk is to be
the nominee for that office, having
no opposition.
Col. B. o. James of Richmond will
remain as secretary of the Common
wealth, having a clear field. The same
is true of George w. koiner, commits
sioner of agriculture. and for Harris
Hart, superintendent of public instruc-
ton.
Col. John r. Saunders of Middlesex
Is opposed for attorney general by
Maj. Marvin Smithey Of Brunswick
and this fight has furnished a little
fare.up, Maj. Smithey being charged
with having promised to support
Saunders and then entering for the
nomination.
Seeks Treasurership.
Archer II. Williams of Wythe, we'll
known as a politician, is aspiring to
the post of State treasurer in opposi-
ton 10 John NJ. Purcell, who was
named by Gov. Trinkle when Charles
A. Johnston of Montgomery resigned
TO enter the banking business.
Senator Louis S. Epes of Nottoway,
who is the nominee for the State Cor
poration Commission, was opposed by
four men at the outset and was in
vited to get out of the way of man
who was the choice of the organiza-
ton, but coldly announced that he
was a candidate on his own account.
and in the race to stay, whereupon
there was a speedy and polite retire
ment of his opponents. Each candi-
date will be at his home Tuesday for
the voting.
The vote Tuesday will be heavier
than usual, due in part to the war
that has been waged on the organized
officials Of the State and against the
fee system.
Evening star., 1925-08-02
Around the City


the Around the column The sandov sar M be
journalism Washington University H contribute
Evening star., 1925-08-02
y y
Red Flag Proves Potent
Signal to Flyers.

A red flag waved defiantly in the
Z a breeze. Overhead a band Of
flyers hovered low as though wish
ing to alight. At sight Of the
Evening star., 1925-08-02
Rigid Enforcement
Brings Traffic Miracle.

81 NOME on, and don't argue with
me. Don't you know 7 represent
the law?"
These words came from a new
Evening star., 1925-08-02

homing pigeon does his full share in
Matching and caring for the young.
ISABELLE SMITH.
Evening star., 1925-08-02

London recently had donkey
derbXs
Evening star., 1925-08-02
Strategy Needed
I'm Handling Royal Pet.

REX is beautifully white Scotch
collie, with careless splashes Of
red-brown. His nature as well as
i.ame Is royal. Let lesser dogs fawn