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Evening star., 1925-10-06
THE WEATHER

District Of Columbia Maryland and
Virginia-Cloudy, with showers to-
night and tomorrow; slightly warmer
tonight, cooler tomorrow night: mod
crate south and southwest winds.
Records for 81 Hours.
Thermometers pm, 63; s pm, Sc:
IL midnight, So; am. so; am. So;
noon, 63.
Barometer-4 pm. 1882; s pm.
1885, II midnight, 1886 4 am, 29.9S;
s am, 5000; noon, 29.99.
Highest temporal ture, 63. occurred at
noon today; lowest temperature. 49,
occurred at am. today.
Temperature same date last year
Highest. 83; lowest, 55.
Condition of the Water.
Temperature and condition of the
water at Great Falls today at A m:
Temperature, 6o; condition, clear.
Weather In, Cortons Ts1f1oa
Evening star., 1925-10-06
DIED OF HEART DISEASE.

Percy Briggs, AZ years old, clerk at
the Interstate Commerce Commission,
who was found dead in his room at
1871 I street yesterday afternoon. was
a victim of heart disease. Coroner
hewitt decided after an inquiry. Briggs
had been i'll some time. He was
Evening star., 1925-10-06
Caros of Tbanks.

CLARK. Mrs. Florence p. Clark wishes to
extend sincere thanks TO relatives and
friends for their tokens of sympathy dur
ing her late bereavement.
WATTS. We wish to thank friends for
their kindness and tokens Of sympathy IN
MARION ANNA WATTS.
MOTHER. CATHARINE TAYLOR. AND
FAMILY.
WILLIAMS. | wish to thank my neighhors
and friends. the officers and members Of
Columbus Lode. No. ,s5. l. r. P. o. F:
w: the pastor. members and choir of
Mount Zion Nj. f. Church for their syn,-
pathy and service and beautiful floral
tributes al the i,'nsss and dsa1h 9t ny be-
HIS WIFE. EDITH WILLIAMS.
Evening star., 1925-10-06

member of Masonic bodies at Eau
Claire. Wis, and at Center, Mo-. where
mis- parents and other relatives reside.
Mrs. Thomas F.. Y. Callahan, Mon
tana apartments, this city, a cousin,
notified relatives in Center, and a sis
ter is expected here tomorrow.
The body was taken to Hines un-
dertaking establishment. 1t is to be
sent to Center.
Evening star., 1925-10-06
JOHN EDWIN WELLS DIES;
WAS PROMINENT MASON
California Resident, Formerly of
Washington, Succumbs in Hospital,
Following Surgical Operation.

John Edwin Wells, 4S years old, for
several years an employe of the navy
yard here and prominent iii local
Masonic circles. died at George Wash
ington University Hospital Sunday,
following surgical operation. Mr..
Evening star., 1925-10-06
Sun Causes Fire in Berlin.

The suns rays shining on a shaving
mirror caused fire in Berlin home
A concave mirror left standing near a
window caught up the suns rays and
reflected them upon the curtains
which became ignited. In few min
utes the entire room was aflame.
Evening star., 1925-10-06

dress on the Espera nto language TO-
morrow, pm, at Seventh street and
PENNSYLVANIA avenue.
Evening star., 1925-10-06
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

ton will meet Thursday. SIS pm. at
Cosmos club. l.. II. Amy. chemist. j..
Protein Investigation Labora tory, Ru-
reau Of Chemistry. will speak.
Evening star., 1925-10-06

pie Chapter. No. l3. o. f. s.. will take
place Thursday instead of this date,
as announced. at 1912 Sixteenth street.
pm.
Evening star., 1925-10-06

\ card party for the benefit Of st.
Stephens Convent will be given by
the ladies of ST. Stephens parish.
/ Thursday. $50 pm. at ST. Stephens
School Hall. Twenty fourth and X
/ streets.
Evening star., 1925-10-06
The National Fellowship Club will
Sinjoro Bopomano will give an a

give a dance tomorrow night in the
rose room of the Washington Hotel.
Informal. Visitors welcome.
Evening star., 1925-10-06

Lincoln Post, q. \. r.. will meet to.
morrow, ; pm. at g. A. r. Hall.
Evening star., 1925-08-08
THE WRATH TO COME
BY E. Phillips Oppenhein,.
toopyr.sb,. ~ L.a.. Brown 3 CO..

other, unless you do as you're or
| dered."
Pooh, Don't be silly" he ex-
claimed, moving toward her. I'm
| twice as quick as you are and a great
deal more used TO firearms. y
Quick, l say"
The muzzle of her pistol cleaned
| wickedly in the light which shone
from the chartroom. The young man
stood and looked ahead of him mis-
erably.
- What a night he groaned,
IT can't wait" she declared. we
| might be interrupted. Get into the
room and ring down at once. If you
| don't / swear i will keep my word. l
will keep it before L count FIVE. One,
| two, three"
stop" he begged I've had
| enough OF this business. / don't sup
pose we should have touched the five
thousand anyhow"
He swung round and entered the
| charthouse. She listened to his brief
conversation. covering him all the
time Soon they began what seemed
to be a huge turn. The light on their
port bow disappeared. Now II was
| abreast of them. Presently 1t WAS aft.
The officer In charge finished his direc-
ttons and came out of the chartroom.
We're back on Mr.. Slattery's origi-
nal course" he announced. What
| will happen when that little fat man
| finds out, / don't know. Or what will
| happen to me, either"
stick to it now" Susan enjoined,
"and III do the best i can with Mr..
| Slattery. You've done all you could
| to make amends anyhow"
II can't make out what it all
| means he muttered. Whats be-
| come of the skipper and Mr. Nichol-
| SOM"
Locked In the engineers room. -
| she told him. Il can't understand
why they couldn't make themselves
heard, though
The Young man grinned weakly.
They're behind solid mahogany,
| he declared. "All the doors in the
officers quarters are inches thick.
What's that"
| He swung round. Coming toward
| them, stealthily and somberly through
| the darkness, was Blum, walking on
| tiptoe, and behind him. gaunt and
| gray, yet even more menacing, was
| thunderstorm.
| Give me the gun" the young man
| begged I'm fed up with this"
Susan looked into his face and gave
| it to him. He turned toward the in
| truders, and the hand which held the
| pistol was as steady as a rock.
| Look here" he shouted. "Off my
bridge, both of you, Not a word, or
| by God, I'll shoot you both"
| They came TO a standstill The sail
| or on lookout duty stepped from his
canvas shelter and stood staring al
them.
You have altered the course,
| Blum complained.
And If / have, what the hell is that
| TO you?" the young man retorted.
Il take it that you don't want your
five thousand pounds, them" Blum
| inquired viciously.
| Not a penny of it" was the prompt
| reply. Il want you off this bridge
and damned quick, too. or as sure as
I'm a living man | shall shoot"
| Cornelius Blum stood for moment
| irresolute. No braver man than he
| breathed, but he was also a philos
| opher.
| "Bo's'n." the mate added. swinging
| round toward the lookout man, hurry
Evening star., 1925-08-08
ENDEAVORERS TELL
Of UNIONS
World Membership 1000, 900
Now. Report of General
Secretary Shows.

The August meeting of the District
of Columbia Christian Endeavor Union
was held last Monday evening at Cal
vary Baptist Church. 1t was opened
with a song service, led by H. Lee
Smith, and followed by the "conven-
tion echoes" Mrs. Krause who went
10 Portland with the Maryland and
Delaware delegation, described her
travels, as did also Miss Parsons, who
travelled with the Dixie delegation.
David MacCahan, president of the Dis
trict OF Columbia Christian Endeavor
Union, who also travelled with the
Dixie delegation, gave talk about the
convention, which was held in Port
land. Greg, July 4 to TO- The theme
OF the convention was Fidelity to
Christian Endeavor Principles.
Has 1000 900 Members.
According to reports made hv Gen.
eral Secretary E. p Gates. the En-.
deaVor movement is growing in towns
ana cities of North America and in
foreign lands. The report showed that
9,7S2 new Christian E,ndeavor societies
nave been organized during the last
two years. The membership through
out the world is approximately 4,000,-
900 in 10000 societies. The program
for the next two years, which has been
outlined, will include increased denomi-
national loyalty and more interdenomi-
national cooperation. A definite pro-
gram to attain standards decided upon
at the convention has been given for
each month for the next two years
The event of greatest interest at the
convention was the retirement from
active service OF Dr.. Francis E. Clark.
who "A years ago established the
Christian Endeavor Society st Port
land, Me.
Dr. Daniel A. Polling co-minster of
the Marble Collegiate Church. New
York, who was born in Portland
Greg, about 40 years ago, was elected
president of the united society DR..
Clark was elected president emeritus
DR.. Clark Pensioned.
In honor of his long service on a
n-salaried basis, the trustees have
arranged to establish what is called
the DIR. Francis E. Clark recognition
fund of 100000, whose income will be
devoted to the support of DR.. and Mrs.
Clark so long Is they live. After their
deaths the fund will be known as the
Francis K, Clark memorial fund, the
income of which will then be devoted
TO the extension of Christian Endeayor
work throughout the whole world.
The shield for best attendance was
won by Strauss Memorial Christian
c. z. Society.
The union has moved into its new
quarters at room PIT, Y NJ. C. A.
Building, 1875 G street northwest.
The Flying Squadron is resuming
activities, and will be glad TO book en-
gagements, beginning with the month
Of September
Evening star., 1925-08-08
PLEDGES DOUBLE 1.-THE.
BECOMES MILLIONAIRE
Poor School Teacher Keeping Prom
ise Gives $4,000 to Charity
After Striking Oil.
ev the Associated Press

AZ the Associated Press
CHICAGO, August S.--A romance Of
the triple tincture of oil, education and
religion was disclosed today at the
University of Chicago. A G. Koenig,
once poor teacher, who struck oil in
Texas, has resumed his study of chem
istry at the university.
He started his course in 1917, but
lack Of funds caused him TO abandon
II. In 1921, when he had saved
enough to produce a small income. he
made two pledges.
One, that he would give one-fifth of
his earnings to the Lord and human
ity, and the other, that he would con-
tinue in the teaching profession as the
best field of human service.
He began teaching at MeXia, where
he made a wise investment in land
that had gas well which under his
analysis showed a gasoline content. A
we'll was sunk, oil was found and his
yearly income increased in six months
10 100000. The same year he gave
100000 to education and charity.
koenig says he believes in the eff.
cacy Of prayer and has found that it
harmonizes with scientific thought.
He reconciles modern science and re-
ltgfon, saying there are spiritual laws
which transcend material things and
remain outside the pale of analysis.
Evening star., 1925-08-08

round to my quarters. Get the key Of
the officers mess. You'll find that IT
will unlock the chief engineers room.
The captain and the chief engineer are
both there. Ask the captain to step
this way. And listen to me-" he went
on, ''if either of you two interfere
with that r1an. TN shoot, and shoot
where it kills, too
The bo's'n saluted and hurried off.
Cornelius Blum shrugged his shoul-
ders. He leaned against the rail. but
he made no further movement for
ward.
MY young friend he said, forgive
me If / suggest that you are introduc-
ing an unwelcome note Of nnelodrama
into this. little affair. 1t has been q
game Of wits between your owner and
ourselves. I fear that the young
lady" he added, bowling to Susan,
has played the winning card. We
will voyage with you. sir. in whatever
direction you choose. F'understrom,
1 am very thirsty"
The two men disappeared. Susan
smiled reassuringly up at the young
officer by her side.
That's all right, now, she de-
clared You've seen the thing
through, after all. 1t has been rather
a mix-up, you know. I'm afraid Mr..
Slattery. has been behaving very
badly" .
He looked steadily ahead into the
windy darkness.
Your ladyship is very kind, he re
Joined shortly. "A sailor ought 10
remember that he only has to obey
orders"
She left him a moment or TWO later
and walked down the deck. 1t was
hard for her TO believe that the whole
thing had not been a dream. A stew.
ard was handing round glasses OF
champagne, and Cornelius Blum, with
an apologetic grin. was holding glass
in either hand. The prince, looking
very pale and malicious, was seated
back in the shadows. Grant, with his
head bandaged, was standing on the
threshold.
My dear guests he announced
waving his hand to Susan as she came
up. II regret having TO tell you that
| the worst has happened. There is nc
| longer any hope of our reaching Mon
AGO tonight. The captain, who has
| just gone up on the bridge, has as
sured me that it is impossible
There will be a heavy reckoning,
thunderstorm warned him solemnly.
Under the circumstances" Grant
went on, ignoring the remark, II have
| ordered supper TO be served in the
| saloon
Supper" Mr.. Cornelius Blum sait
! That's what's the matter with me
I'm hungry"
| Continued in Tomorrow's Starr
Evening star., 1925-08-08
lLOYD-GEORGE SEES U. S.
AS SAVIOR OF PEACE
Says Hope of Civilization Depends
on Americas Entrance to Con-
fraternity of Nations.
By the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press.
PWLLHELL, Wales, August s.
Addressing the American visitors to
the Welsh Royal National Eisteddfod
yesterday, David Lloyd George, for
mer British prime minister, said he
looked forward TO the time when the
United States would join In a great
confraternity of nations to impose
peace in the quarrels of some nations
of the world.
Until America sees it's way to join
in such confraternity, insuring peace
and good will among men," Mr.. Lloyd
George said, II despair of the posi-
bilities of civilization in the future.
Unless you in the continent which has
great advantage over us come to the
rescue of civilization, I am afraid of
what will happen.
Il honestly do not believe European
civilization could outlive another war.
Do not abandon Europe, Do not ring
down the fire curtain so that the
flames shall not consume you. You
cannot say, Am i my brother s
keeper
Evening star., 1925-08-08
LUMBER SLUMP LAID
TO u. S. MARINE LAWS
Logging Operator Says Canadians
Have Advantage of Using Any
Shipping Vessels.
By the Associated Press.

SEATTLE, Wash. August g
Mark e. Reid, one of the largest
logging operators in the State. testi.
iylns Yesterday before the United
states Tariff Commission, which con.
unued hearing here, blamed the
merchant marine laws for the condi.
tion or the lumber market.
Held told Chairman Marvin that
even with a high tariff against her.
BRUSH Columbia could hold up her
own end of competition with the
racing Northwest of the United States
IN selling lumber on the America n
Atlantic coast.
The commission has been asked TO
recommend that President Coolidge
cut In half the American duty of 81
a thousand feet on logs from Canada
Reid argued that the duty should be
raised by a half and that the tariff
on lumber and shingles should at lea st
be maintained.
Canadians have the advantage in
shipping" Reid explained. They can
use any tramp steamer loading in a
Canadian port and discharging in an
American port, getting lower rates.
We are forced to use American car.
riers between American ports and the
difference in carrying costs more than
offsets any advantage we get under
a protective tariff on our Eastern
markets"
Evening star., 1925-08-08
GAS DROPS ! CENT.
Tank Wagon Price Here Set at 1S
Cents a Gallon.

NEW YORK. August s LP).-The
tank wagon price of gasoline was re-
duced / cent a gallon today in the
territories served by the Standard Oil
co. of New Jersey. the Gulf Rein
ing Co. and the Standard Oil Co. of
Louisiana. The Atlantic Refining Co.
will follow with similar decrea Sc
Monday. The cut was initiated by the
Standard of New Jersey and was
quickly followed by the other com.
panies The Standard of New Jer-
sey's new quotation in New Jersey is
Is cents; North Carolina. 10 cents;
South Carolina, 1919 cents and Wash.
ington. ID. c., Is cents.
Evening star., 1925-08-08
TEXANS ASK S24, 100000
IN OIL LEASE CONTEST
Declare Companies Obtained 80
Tracts Of State University
Land Illegally.
Hy the Associated Press

AUSTIN, Tex. August S.-Two
suits against the Big Lake Oil Co
and other Delaware corporations,
seeking $12 900, 900 in each and can
collation. and forfeiture of mineral
leases on 30 sections of Texas Uni
versity land in the oil producing re-
gfon of Regan County. Tex, were
filed in District Court Yesterday by
four Austin business men. The plain.
rfffs are G. n. Houston. Abe Frank
). L. Frank and J. F. Anderson and
their petitions are identical except
for the specification of different tracts.
The petitions charge that leases on
designated areas were obtained through
false statements and misstatements
70 the land commissioner, that the
plaintiffs had sought to file on the
land, but that the land commissioners
declined 10 consider the land applica-
tfons, stating that certain OF the de-
fendants held legal and valid leases
on the tracts. II is further charged
that the leases have become. invalid.
In each suit the ST. 900 900 sought
is the estimated value OF the oil and
gas taken from the area
Evening star., 1925-08-08
D. c. UNEMPL
REPORTED FEW
Surplus of Clerical Workers
Here Showed Small In
crease in July.

Employment conditions in the DIS
trict Of Columbia compared satisfac-
torily with conditions in June and
showed an increase of GOA over the to-
tai number placed in July. 1924, not
wfthstanding a decrease. in the num-
Der of Federal workers in Washing
ton. This announcement was made
today by the United States Employ
ment Service of the Department of
Labor from survey Of employment
conditions in Washington for July.
The survey disclosed that large vol
ume OF building construction is un-
der way and work is TO start within a
few days on construction totaling
more than 100000. One of the
projects is 100000 store and Office
building.
Building Trades Employed.
Skilled building tradesmen are very
well employed. the report said with
the supply and demand for skilled
and unskilled labor very well bal
anced, no surplus OF either being in
dicated. The surplus of clerical work
ers, always noticeable in Washington
increased slightly during July and the
employment service holds out no hope
OF an immediate reduction.
The Maryland employment service
director noted a small amount of un-
employment in some of the larger
cities Of the State, although industries
were said TO be operating on fairly sat
isfactory schedules, with the exception
OF those that are seasonally closed
State road work and municipal i'm
provements under way in the various
cities were said to be affording en-
ployment to q large volume of labor
Activity in Virginia.
Industrial activity in Virginia con
tinued on a satisfactory basis during
July, with very little unemploymen MT
apparent. Building continues on a
large scale and is affording employ.
ment to the resident trsdesmen, the
report says. Numbers OF skilled and
unskilled laborers are employed on
State road work and municipal i'm.
provements, while the farm labor sup.
ply is adequate to meet the demand
Industrial activity continues on a
fairly satisfactory basis In West Vir.
ginia, with increased activity in the
coal fields and State road work absorb
ing much OF the surplus labor.
Evening star., 1925-08-08
Boy. IA, Is Shot in Arm.

Leon Warren, colored, Ia years
old, 729 Thirteenth street northeast
was shot in the arm last night while
on the street near his home. Police
failed to establish the identity of the
individual who fired the shot or learn
Of the circumstances under which ii
was fred. Leon was given surgical
aid ar Freedmen's Hospital.
Evening star., 1925-08-08
BY REV. HUGH T. STEVENSON

BEGINNING THE SECOND
MISSIONARY TOUR - Acts
xv.36; xvi.6.
Golden textile shall have
domain also from sea to sea,
and from the river unto the
ends of the earth.-Psalm 1913.
Evening star., 1925-08-08
Ordered to Home.

Capt. Paul H. Carter. 1st Infantry
at Fort Sam Houston, Tex. has been
| ordered to his home to await retire
meDt
Evening star., 1925-08-08
Detailed to University

Mai. Neal A. Harper, Dental Corps,
now in the Philippines. has been de-
tailed to duty at the Ohio University
Dental School. Columbus. Ohio
Evening star., 1925-08-08
WASHINGTONIAN NAMED.
Fl. d. Miser Made State Geologist
for Tennessee.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. August 8 Lp).
Gov. Austin Peay yesterday ap-
proved the appointment Of Hugh d.
Miser, geologist in the United States
survey at Washington, to become
State geologist OF Tennessee. Mr.. Miser
succeeds Wilbur A. Nelson, who goes
to Virginia to become State geoIogist
and head of the department Of geol-
ogy in the University of Virginia.
Evening star., 1925-08-08

~~~er put off till tomorrow what
YOU should put over today.
Evening star., 1925-08-08

Continued in Tomorrow's starr
, 1925-07-09
Publication.

IT is hereby brought to public no
L tice that the sum Of Francs 302.95
representing interest accrued on
the invested capital of their Royal
'Highnesses crown Prince Frederik
and Crown princess Louise's Silver
Wedding Memorial Fund for the
benefit of worthy INDECENT persons
in St. CroiX, will be on hand for
distribution on Jaly q, 1925
Applications containing the re-
quisite information and duly GER
titled, Should be forwarded to the
undersigned on or before July Is,
1925.
Despatchiog Secretary's Office Chris
ti@0sted, 81 Croix, V /. IL June, 1925.
G, 2. SHAMER.
DeSpdtcbjRg Secretary.
, 1925-08-04

Sides Around to Rear Of Policeman
Taking to LIS Mistress anu Opens Fire.
Lieutenant james Sheridan, OF the
jersey LIty ponce, played 4 leading role
YESTERDAY IN a story with a kick in
H." he was Oh outy al The Jersey City
lHternalIunaI League basebaiI park yester-
Gay when ne espleu smoke 10 a plot OF
grass On the property Ut MIS-. Jennie
DelgntIso, mean The stadium. With the
ala Of a few men he e~XllnguIshed the
, 1925-08-04

ROME, July 8 "a. P.)-Finance Minis
ter Alberto De Stefani and National
Economy Minister Cesare Nava nave
presented their designations to Premier
MussoIini TO day, and the latter refer
red them TO the King.
During the recent sharp daprecIa-
ton Of the Italian Ira reports hSve been
current in Rome that Signor De Stefani
would resign and that Premier MuSsOlini
might assume the Finance portfolio.
Count VOlpi, prominent banker, is
mentioned rs a possible successor to Sig
nor de Stefani ii Premier Mussoiini does
nor take the finance portfolio himself.
The decline in the popularity OF Sig
nor De stefan. IS Finance Minister be-
gan with his tailures to meet the sitUa-
ton some months ago caused by eX-
cessiVe speculation on the Italian stock
exchanges. He formulated DEGREES in
tended 10 reduce speculation, but they
were rescinded by Premier MussoIiui
after vigorous protests from bankers and
stock exchanges. Feeling against his
administration increased as the lire de-
preciated.
The resignation Of Minister Nava is
attributed 10 illness. The ~ Y. Sun
, 1925-08-04

blaze 2od was receiving thanks from
owned by Mrs. Delgnerio, saw him.
Jimmy passes his days roaming about
attached to a stake, and Jimmy is jea.
handsome lieutenant receiving smiles
and grateful words from Mrs. Delgne-
rio brouad1 jimmy Jealous complex to
the surface. jimmy took up a 5trate-
Ole position behind the lieutenant and
here's Waere the kick comes.
The lieutenant was attended by an
ambulance surgeon Tor bruises in slhe
rear and by a tailor for rents inthe
same place Ibid.
, 1925-08-04

Closing Of Mails
TO-DAY---5.00 m.
sloop Mizpah-Saint Thomas, V. I.
IHURoDAY-!OJ p. m.
S. S. Uulana---NeW York, N. Y.
FRIDAY-2.00 ., N.
S. s, Ranger--Saint Thomas, V. /.
S. S. Bogota---St. Kits, Antigua,
Dominica, Guadeloupe, st. Lucia,
Grenada, Barbados, Trinidad, Brit
ish Guiana, and intermediate ports
at which steamer may not be Sche-
duled to call.
SATURDAY 400 p. m.
s. S. Uatherine--registered and in
sured mail for st. Ihomas, Porto
Rico, oanto Domingo and United
States.
SUNDAY-I0.00 a. m.
by same steamer for same places
ordinary mail only.