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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-23
L. S. RUBBER PROTEST HIT.

By Cable to The star and Chicago Daily News.
LONDON, December 23-'The rub
Der squeal from the United States" is
the way one newspaper, the London
Daily News, headlines Washington dis
patches regarding American protests
against the high price of British
rubber.
Most other newspapers more politely
confess that they cannot understand
the justice of American protests.
They feel that under the Circum-
stances Great Britain is perfectly
justified to take every advantage of
her immense rubber boom. one of the
brightest spots in her industrial life.
What amaZeS London is the ap-
parent American -sidedness in mat
tiers of trade" since Great Britain
for many years has been paying arti-
ticially high prices for American cot
ton and wheat without a whimper.
Many British people accuse Americans
of the worst kind of poor sportsman
ship in the present situation. in which
for the first time in industrial history
America is less favored than Great
Britain in an item of international
exchange.
The fact that Great Britain is pay
ing the United States almost $780,
900, O0U "A year OH tile war deDt, dudS
rancor to the present Situat ton. Any
action by Great Britain to repeal the
Stevenson act and thus assure unre-
stricted rubber production, thus lower
ing the price of crude rubber in the
world market, is considered extremely
unlikely, no matter to what lengths
the American protests go.
The Morning Post prints Il bitter
editorial, indicating that the Ameri-
can artificial restriction of the wheat
output in 1919 and 1920 was infinitely
selfish and a fragrant boycott of starry
ing Europe, while the present British
retaliation in rubber is an economic
necessity for which America can well
afford to pay.
tCopytIsht. 1928. by Chicago Daily News Col
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-23
CITIZENS TO PUSH
FIGHT FOR PAVING
Georgetown Body to Appeal
to Committees Asking That
Street Be Fixed.

Aroused by the failure of Congress
to authorize repaving of sections of
Wisconsin avenue in Georgetown, de-
scribed as a menace to public safety. a
committee of Georgetown citizens,
headed by b. Agee Bowles, vice presi-
dent of the Potomac Savings Bank
and former president of the George
town Citizens Association, has de-
cided to appeal directly to members
of the District committee of Congress.
While Congress has been refusing to
appropriate for repaving of the ave
nue., Mr.. Bowles said, it's condition,
especially between Thirty-fifth and r
streets, has deteriorated to point
where the District of Columbia is eX-
posing itself to damage suits, and fire
engines are frequently forced to de-
tour to reach points in that section.
Mr.. Bowles said he understood the
Washington Railway and Electric Co.
Is willing to carry out the obligation
OF its charter to repave its track right
OF way along the avenue, extending
two feet on the outside of each track
whenever the District authorities are
ready to go ahead with the rest Of
the repaving. But the railway com
pany, he understands, does not wish
TO shut off traffic until the whole
repaving job can be carried out at
once.
Should Congress. however. continue
TO refuse funds for the Districts part
of the repaVing. the Georgetown com
mittee, il was said, is prepared to
go into court TO seek a mandamus
compelling the railway company TO
repave its right Of way. This. it was
pointed out, will at least provide a
narrow strip of improved roadway
over the avenue to reduce the hazard
of serious accident to motorists.
For repaving the worst section of
the lower part of Wisconsin avenue,
between Thirty-tifth and Il streets,
the District commissioners have pro
posed an appropriation of $4,000. 1t
is this item that the Georgetown com
mittee will particularly urge be au-
thorized in its letters to members of
the District committee and appropria-
ton subcommittee in Congress-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-23
PANIC TAKESL|VES
OF THREE CHILDREN
5000 Caught in Rush When
Bench CoIIapses at
Yuie Celebration.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
ERIE, Pa, December 25.-The Joy
full Christmas holiday has been sud
denly turned into a period of grim
tragedy in three Erie homes, where
today mothers fathers, brothers and
sisters are mourning the untimely
termination of three little Hves-the
deaths or a trio of youthful Yuletide
celebrants who were crushed to death
IN panic at community tree OBJ
serVance here late yesterday. Seven
others are injured. The dead:
William Wagner. D.
Eileen Rickrode. 3.
Raymond kupotziuski. u.
FIVE thousand children Of grade
school age had gathered IN the Erie
Arena, their whole demeanor bestow-
ing an air of mirth, and the place
hlled with the hum of childish chatter,
when suddenly the supports of
bench collapsed and with it came a
crash and the screams of several
children who had been precipitated
to the floor.
In an instant there was a panic
wild shrieking, horrow-stricken cries,
and a mad dash for exits Attendants
ana policemen strove vainly to stay
the rush, but their gestures and shouts
only added to the confusion.
And then, after As minutes. when
the arena was finally cleared, the
bodies Of the three youngsters were
found. the last spark Of life trampled
from them. The injured were rushed
70 hospital, and today it was said
all probably would recover
Excited mothers heard Of the fatal
tiles and gathered on the scene, in
curing as to the well-being Of their
offspring, known TO have been in the
building. Many of the mothers had
10 be held back by police and could
not be quieted until the names OF
the dead and injured had been
learned.
The celebration was part of a local
newspaper Christmas program for
the children of Erie. and just as the
accident occurred dozen robust San
ia Clauses had started out among
the tots to distribute toys and candy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-23
Air Target lowed
Fl Hours Without
Single Direct Hit

The effectiveness of anti-aircraft
artillery against aerial targets
again was brought up today with
the announcement by the Air
Service that in recent tests at
San Pedro, Calf. only nine theo-
retical and no direct hits were
made by q battery, which fired 20
rounds against a towed sleeve.
Lieut.. Jack Glascock of Crissy
Field. Preside of San Francisco,
was detailed at Fort Macarthur, San
Pedro, during the greater part or
November for anti-aircraft practice.
He towed a sleeve target up and
down a set course, at Il certain
speed and a certain altitude, the
announcement said, adding he &C
tually towed the target for Il
hours and reported no direct hits
and nine theoretical hits in 27o
rounds fired"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-23
Ship Looted of Ealuables.

The Tungchow was looted on the
.0o0-mile trip down the coast. OF
specie and other valuableS, the pirates
meanwhile standing guard over all the
British officers. Death was threatened
to any person who attempted to signal
for assistance.
The Tungchow was seized Deem
Der Is and was in the hands of the
buccaneers for four days. They oc-
cupied the first-claSS saloon all the
way down the coast. Arriving in
Bias Bay the pirates compelled the
passengers to remain in their cabins
while small boats came alongside and
took them and their loot ashore. The
Tungchow then steamed for Hong
kong.
The latest reports regarding the
military operations east of Picking in
the region of Tientsin are conflicting.
One dispatch asserts that the troops
of Gen. Feng YuHsiang, leader of
the national peoples army. have en-
tered Tientsin after cutting the rail
way line to Marking. Another dis
patch, however. asserts that the army
of Ii Ching Ling. governor of Chilli.
is in full retreat upon TientSin. In
the fighting the casualties on both
sides are reported as heavy.
Up in the north the forces of
Marshal Chang TsoLin. the Man
churian war lord, are reported to be
still falling back before the troops of
Gen. Kuo-Sun" Ling. at one time
one of his strongest adherents. Chang
is said to have crossed the Lao River
10 the west of Nukden. where de-
CiSive battle may take place shortly
if cold weather does not prevent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-23

Congress were credited Friday as
contributing SIG to fund. Credit
should have read guards" at the
Library of Congress.
A donation to Opportunities Z, II and
13 was credited enormously Saturday
to the Columbia Auxiliary of the
Christ Child Society. 1t should have
read, Colored Auxiliary of the Christ
Child Society.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-23
GAS STATION ROBBED.
Two Bandits Hold Up Employees
Cash Register Yields $40.

John NJ. Perchett and Leighton II.
Bradley. employees of the gasoline sta
ton at 1912 Sherman avenue, told
police last night they were held up
at the point of pistol by two bandits,
who robbed the cash register of $50.
One of the hold-up men. according
to the employees. was white, and the
other colored They drove up in an
automobile. il was reported. and the
white man held the pistol while the
negro took the money. Only bills were
reported taken. several dollars in
change being untouched.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-23
COFFEE PRICES MAY Go
HIGHER WITH RUBBER,
AND u. S. RETAllATE
CONTINUED from First Pagel

continued from FIRST Pdge.l
United States could be paid out of the
extra profits of the rubber planters
alone. No great part Of the excess
goes directly to the British govern
nent. however, though the colonial
government does get a share. When
any plantation exceeds the allowable
quota in any given period Il tax run
ming up to 50 cents per pound is
imposed upon the excess shipped.
While the larger American rubber
manufacturers have never paid
price which included the excess tax
some smaller American consumers
have been obliged so to do to get
supplies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-23
Lieut.. Barnes Assigned.

First Lieut.. Elmer E. Barnes. Corps
of Engineers, who has just completed
a tour Of duty in the PHILIPPINES, has
been ordered to Cambridge for student
duty at the Massachusetts Institute
of Technology.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-23

Nine. Lendy Of Paris, who is 7 feet
9 inches in height and weighs 300
pounds, is said to be the worlds tallest
woman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-23

Received by cashier, Star, Decem.
Der %, 1925:
Acknowledged. $685.; A. B. T., most
needed, $40; L. +. r., IS each to Nos.
3. II, 10, SIS; Takoma Chapter, No
IL, Q. E. S., No. Il, $40; {. l.. H., No
-, 81; X. K, No. 2, 81; IA plate
printers, Bureau of Engraving and
Printing, 81 cacn TO the Il, S14 Mrs
Irma B. Trotter, No. 8, 81; Mrs. J. F.
p, 81 each to Nos. and z, So; c. D.
g., SO cents each to Nos. II and 10.
81; in memory of Elaine c., most
needed, 81; Lottie c., Rubel. No. s, So:
~" No. IL. 81: NJ. V. Lyles, most
needed, 81; Elizabeth Carter Hostess
Club of the Phyllis Wneatley Branch
of the Y. w. c. a., SO each TO Nos. Z.
II, 10, So; a friend, No. 1, 81: Mr.. and
Mrs. S. b. L., No. ). IS. Total re-
ceived, $769.
The guides" at the Library of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-23
Good Will

Ever, since that starry old-world
night nearly two thousand years sko
when the heavens opened and the
lonely shepherds on the hillside heard
the song, "On Earth Peace; Good
Will to Men," food will has been the
Christmas Spirit. Through every
land the Spirit wings its happy way,
feeding the hungry, lighting the FIRE
on the cold hearth and putting q song
into thousands of hearts.
As the year-round good piH Of
our customers is cur greatest
asset, ne take this seasondbfe
time to thank them and to Wish
each ore a.
Merry Christmas!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-23

lily faces worries him. His every
thought is for them. The church is
helping some, but outside aid is need
ed here to give this man a chance
until he can get back on his feet
Nineteen dollars a week-S9SS for the
coming year-will do it.
Amount asked for 1888.
Previously acknowledged. Sl6i.9S'
Church of the Brethren Sunday school.
$3.50; c. T. f., 500; Columbia Typo
graphical Union. So: Mrs. A. Il. c., 81;
NJ. =. & Co., SO; Mr.. and Mrs. l.. C.
NJ, 81: w G. r., $50: G. r. D., s.:
"A. T. s., So. Total received, $344.4S
Still needed, S643.5o.
OPPORTUNITY NO S-A BRAVE
STRUGGLE.
She was deserted by her husband.
Since then every day of her life is
given for the three children. and she
works hard. She is father as well as
mother in this little family. She
earns what she can at home, her rel
atives help some, but they can do
little. as every cent counts with them
If she left home. what would become
of the children? She is doing her
part, and the tight has lett her weak.
Fifteen dollars a week, or $3.50 for the
next year, IS needed her or the fight
will have been IN vain.
Amount asked for, $3.50.
Previously acknowledged. S2S7.75;
Columbia Typographical Union. So;
r. s.. 50: d. J. w. So II. II. G., s.:
II. s.. So; c. r. d.. So Tota! received,
S32S.1o. Still needed, S451.25.
Widow Supports Three
OPPORTUNITY NO. "a HOME
WORTH WHILE.
Widow and three children.
a home is "A home, and this widow
has done more than her part to give
her three children a real one There
are no luxurieS in this home and it
takes careful planning TO make both
ends meet. but she has done ii, frail
though she is. She is the inspiration
of her children. The two older girls
make excellent marks in school and
the teachers report them as a fine
influence on the rest of the pupils.
Then there is little one in kinder
Sarten. whose health must be watched
carefully. whose sweet disposition in
dicates the training and love received
at home. The children are ambitious.
eager for the good things that life has
to offer but sometimes withholds from
those seemingly deserving. They are
anxious for the time to come when
they can help mother and repay her
for what she has done for them. Isn't
the preservation Of such home d
worthwhile Christmas gift? Thirty
dollars week or $3.50 year will
make it.
Amount asked for. $3.50.
Previously acknowledged. Sl092:
Miss X. Moo. s.: Columbia Typo
graphical Union. s.: Mrs A. Il. G..
81; NJ. +. & Co. So; a friend. s.: Mems
Club, Fifteenth Street Presbyterian
Church, SIS: A. r s.. s.. Total re-
ceived, ST. 1893. Still needed. s427
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-23
Father IuabIe to Work.

NO. "A BROhEN
HOME.
This is the case of a father who
never did his part. but perhaps il
was not his fault. Mentally i'll, he is
now being given Institutional treat
ment, and the mother had to support
Mary, 8; Bobby, 5, and Bill. 3. 1t
was no easy undertaking. but she
went at it bravely. Coming home in
the evening tired and worn out, she
set about her cooking and cleaning,
then sewed late into the night. But
the odds were against her. Heavy
work brought on an illness, she had to
go to a hospital. the little children
were placed in an institution. Now
she has left the hospital. She wants
her babies They need her. Will this
Christmas make it possible for her to
have and keep them? 1t will cost
about S21 week, or 81 .092 a year.
Amount asked for, s1,o92.
Previously acknowledged, S3s4.50.
Columbia Typogra phical Union. So;
Z. NJ. w, s.; Mrs. A. E. c., 81; NJ. p.
& Co.. $40; Mrs. S. l., $50; Mrs. L. L.
G., IS: Mrs. G. W., 81; w. c. r., $50;
J. L. D., s.; f. o. L., 81; A. T. s., s..
Total received, $541.50.
Still needed S550.50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-23
OPPORTUNITY NO. A FATHER
UNABLE TO WORK.

He was a good worker, industrious
and he never let an opportunity slip
to work late if it meant something
more to bring home to his family. He
became i'll suddenly. His former en-
ployers, recognizing his faithful serv-
ice, provided expert medical advice,
hospital care and did what they could
to put him back on his feet. But he
can never work again. He was strick-
en- in line of duty; he now receives
reasonable compensation from his en-
rlcyers. Bt he has a wife and seven
children. The youngest is little girl,
Just a year old. The wife is doing her
part by managing the household care
fully and economically. She can do
nothing more There is the sick
father and seven children. Thirteen
dollars a week is needed for this fam
lily. or S676 for the coming year.
Amount asked for, 1916.
Previously acknowledged, S36S; Co
lumbia Typogra phical Union, IS:
Nursing Service Club, SO: Mrs. L. K.
s., $25; Mrs. A. B. c., 81: M. P. & Co.,
So; Mrs. NJ. G: c.. 81: J. w. s.; w.
c. r., $50; JSJ. B., $40; anonymous,
So; f. c. W., SIPS. Total received.
s4S625. Still needed. s1S9.75.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-23
CHINESE PIRATES
CAPTURE STEAMER
British Craft Seized in Yellow
Sea, Looted and Held
Four Days.
}Y the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON. December 23-China. al
ready ravaged by internecine strige,
is witnessing an increase in acts of
piracy on the high seas and rivers
reminiscent of olden days.
Also the action of the Canton gov
eminent in its boycott of Hongkong
and barring British ships from the
Canton River is bringing about the
decay of the magnificent colony or
Hongkong.'
The latest act of piracy was when
the British steamer Tungchow, bound
from Shanghai for Tientsin, was
seized in the Yellow Sea by Chinese
disguised as steerage passengers. The
pirates shot the vessels British cap
tain and cowed all others on board.
including numerous foreign pasSen-
gers. by threats of death. The ships
officers were compelled to put about
and steer the steamer southwark TO
Bias Bay, notorious pirate resort on
the coast of the kwangtung PENN
sula. short distance north of Hong
kong
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-23
OPPORTUNITY NO "A WIDOW;
SIN CHILDREN

Her husband died two years ago
leaving her With six children. all of
them under Is. 1t has been a fearful
struggle, but she has kept her family
together. All her efforts are to this
end. Roger. Il years Ola. worked last
Summer. He is looking forward 10
the time when he can leave school
and help mother all the time. and
make ii easier for that year-old
little sister who is in the Health
School now. who is frail and must
have special diet and care. Taking
care of six children is no easy task
bft this mother not only does that
hut works outside several hours a day.
But her earnings fall short of the re-
quirements. Her home, though small
and bare. is a home. after all. Four
teen dollars a week or s72S a year is
necessary to keep it.
Amount asked for, S72S.
Previously acknowledged. S561.75.
Columbia Typographical Union. s.:
\. II. @. S.: NJ. +. X, s.: NJ. l.. r., 81;
Mrs. A. 3. G.. s.; Miss l.. V. H.. s.:
NJ. i. & Co. IS: a. y. w, $40: G.. &.
B.. s.; w. c. r. $50: Miss y. V. d. s.
SO; Mrs. A. S, SO; J.. 3. & l.. W. w,
S.: d. p. s.; II. b.. s.; \. }. w. s.;
F.. NJ. W, 81; l.. o. r., s.; r. F. w.
So; @. d. II. So: c. W. 6, $40; c. NJ.
G., 81; A. r. NJ, So: Mrs. s. D. H.,
$50: E. c. w. - cents
Total S72S Closed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-23
A. G. HERMANN.
100 10th st. Sc.
Phone Lincoln 1881 9

NOTICE THE ANNUAL MEETING OF
the stockholders of the Hall Association Of
The G. L. o. of O. F of the D e will he
held AT the hall. No. 1906 NJ St NV on
Friday December p. 1925. at s o'clock
pm for the election of directors for the
ensuing wear and for the transaction of such
other business as NAV properly come before
the meeting. JOSEPH MANNING
SAML. w. WATSON: President.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-23
NO. 13-NEARLY
BLIND, FIVE CHILDREN.


This colored woman, her eyesight
nearly gone, had five children and no
income three years ago. Kind-hearted
people came to the rescue and the
family was kept together. Things
are brighter this Christmas. for the
17-year- girl is now working and
puts all her money into the home, and
hopes soon to earn more. A 14-year-
old boy is taking vocational education.
which may lead to worthwhile employ
ment, and the three younger children
go to school. where the teachers speak
we'll of their progress. Each child in
this home does his bit to make it a
brighter one. Will you do yours?
Nineteen dollars a week, or 1888 q
year, will bring what is needed here.
Amount asked for, 1888.
Previously acknowledged, 1922; Mrs
E. d. L., 50; Columbia Typographical
Union. IS; j. d. s., S.; Miss A. l.. W.,
81; Miss I. o. W., 81; Mrs. A. B. c.. 81;
M. p. and Co., S.; Mr.. and Mrs. E. C.
NJ, 81; L. B. and L. w. W., SIS; F. P.
s., SIS; Galbraith A. NJ E. u. Church
school, IS: L. c. B., 81; J. H. K, S.;
Fl. NJ, $3.50. Total received, $500. SO.
Still needed, s597.5O.
OPPORTUNITY NO. IA. s525. Closed
Undesignated, $50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-23
Summary of Gifts.

Tota' amount asked for. S13,260.
Total amount received, $S,263.73.
still needed, S439t.2T.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-23
Man Has Tuberculosis.

OPPORTUNITY NO. 5-HE MAY
NEVER RETURN.
This father, hard worker. is now
in the tuberculosis Hospital. The
Worry about his wife and her three
children-the girl, -; two boys and
4-will retard his recovery. A few
years ago Christmas was happy day
in his family. 1t will be bleak and
cold, a sad reminder of other years.
this year Friends and the church help
some. But the mother and her babies
need clothing and food. They must be
fortified against the disease which has
laid the father low. Twenty-three
dollars a week, or 81 1876 this coming
year, will keep these children we'll
and happy and aid the fathers recov-
cry.
Amount asked for 1,195.
Previously acknowledged. s447.50;
Columbia Typographical Union, So;
Mrs a. B. c., 81; NJ. P. & Co, SIS;
l. II. N, So; F. & H, $22; w. L. R..
S.: Fl. s., So; C. r. D., S. A. T. S., S..
Total received. s5o6.5o. Still needed,
S6SS.5o.
OPPORTUNITY NO. 6. s1,092. Closed.
OPPORTUNITY NO. mo FAULT
OF HIS.
This colored man, of education,
character and fine principles, is de-
voted father. He was happy in
his work and in the care of his at
tractive family. a wife and three
children. Then came misfortune, i'll
ness He now is incopocitated and
faces a serious operation, which will
delay his return to work for a long
time. His wife, formerly a school
teacher, works when she can-but
there is the sick husband. a little
daughter, 6 years old; two boys. one
8, the other 10 months. The husband
doesn't complain of his suffering.
but the prospect this once happy fam