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Evening star., 1925-12-02
CIVIL WAR FEARED
ON IRISH BOUNDARY
Free State President Faces
Grave Crisis in Negotiations
on Ulster Dispute.
BY JOHN GUNTHER.

BY Cable to The Star and Chicago Daily News.
LONDON, December 2.--London
bad forgotten the novelty and excite
nlent of Locarno today and turned in
stead to Dublin. where the old familiar
Irish question reached a new and
grave crisis.
After hurried conferences in Lon
don all day Tuesday, President Cos
grave returned to Dublin overnight
prepared to open the Dali with the
hope that the boundary dispute can
be delayed a few weeks and thus
avert the border strife which is loom
ing.
Cosgraves last converse tions with
Sir James Craig. premier of Ulster,
were held secretly, but the feeling
generally was expressed in London
today that Prime Minister Baldwins $
mediation had been successful in
some degree. Cosgrave spent most of
his time comforting at the treasury
with Winston Churchill, chancellor of
the eXchequer, and there were indi-
cations that the matter of the boun-
dary may be sidetracked for the COM
paratively unimportant squabbles in
finance.
Nevertheless. anxiety in the Irish
Gree State is rising. because IT is ac-
cepted that President Cosgrave must
somehow defer or settle the crisis over
the Ulster boundary. or his govern
ment is sure to fall. Even the most
experienced Irish observers hesitate
to predict what may happen in the
latter case.
No actual bloodshed is yet reported
(Continued on Page ., Column ~
Evening star., 1925-12-02
By WILLIAM ULLMAN.
Automobile Editor of The star. .

Designed primarily for the protec-
ton of those persons who are wont
either to rush recklessly or to amble
aimlessly into the whirlpool of traffic
as 1t exists today in every large city
in the United States. new regula-
tion controlling the movements of
pedestrians at street intersections
will be inaugurated in the National
Capital tomorrow morning.
While such control was attempted
in Washington some years ago, the
regulation to be put into effect to-
morrow may be said 10 be a distinct
innovation here. and its operation in
the conEested section of the city will
he watched hopefully by District Off
cials. merchants, motorists and pedes-
trians alike.
The big experiment Is at hand. In
another day the Metropolitan Police
Department will enter upon A new
adventure in the midst of the thronS
OF hurrying humanity that surges
daily through the streets of Wash
ington to the hum of motors, the ring
ing of street car bells, the incessant
honking of automobile horns, all en-
veloped in the odor of gasoline.
The new regulation is declared to
be perfectly legal. and 1t was recon-
mended by the director Of traffic and
approved by the District Commits
sioners as a seeming necessity to per
Evening star., 1925-12-02
DISPUTE
COMING UP AT GENEVA
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON, December 2.-Yesterday's
rumor of the possibility Of war be-
tween Great Britain and Turkey over
the Mosul boundary failed to cast
shadow on the general rejoicing over
the signing Of the Locarno treaty,
but the ugly problem was not for
gotten, and was discussed informally
in the lobbies of Parliament and else
where.
Nothing developed, however, to give
more solid form to the rumor. The
delegates of the nations now are
starting for Geneva, where the Mosul
dispute will be one of the main topics
before the council of the League of
Nations. Hope is expressed here that
the difficulty will be Strengthened out
in Geneva
Evening star., 1925-12-02
FERGUSON SCORES
MOODY IN ANSWER
Declares Legal Gymnastics
of Attorney General Cost
Texas $1,80o,0OO.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
AUSTIN, Tex. December Flames
E. Ferguson defended today the acts
of his wife, Gov. Miriam A. Ferguson,
in connection with the administration
of highway matters in Texas, which
precipitated agitation for a special ses-
sion OF the Legislature. In a detailed
statement he asserted that the settle
ment and judgment in court in the
American Road Co. case was not the
victory for opponents of the admins.
tration that they had claimed
He charged Dan Moody, attorney
general, who has clashed frequently
with the Fergusors, With entering into
private agreement with the road
company, and stated that the road
company was permitted to go scot
free" with a net profit Of $500. 900, the
State losing like sum through the
agreement and with the approval of
the court. The statement declared that
If the highway department had not
been disturbed, the road company s
profit would not have exceeded 25 per
cent.
Charges 81 800. 900 Loss.
Ferguson said that he felt free to
talk now that the American Road
Co. case had been settled in court
and the grand jury had adjourned
without returning an indictment
against any State officers.
He charged that by adding 5000 900
profit made by the road company to
the probable cost of 100000 that he
estimated 1t would cost the State to
make a second treatment of the high
way built under contract with the
company, the State will sustain a
81 SOC. 900 loss ''as a result Of the
great legal gymnastics Of the youthful
attorney general"
Ferguson alleged that newspapers
unfriendly to the Ferguson admins
tration had misled their readers in
attacking the administration
Statement Of Ferguson that the
State in the end will lose from the
$500, 900 Judgment he gained against
the American Road Co. is a deliberat te
attempt to deceive and nnislead the
public, Moody said today. The find
ings of the court show there is no
| basis whatever for Ferguson's
charges he said.
L. S. Begins Probe.
1nvestiga ton of the highway tan
gle has been started by representa-
tives Of the United States Bureau of
Public Roads, with a prospect that
Government aid may be withdrawn
if irregularities are found in the han.
ding of the Federal funds
Capt. r. ST. J. Wilson. chief en-
Evening star., 1925-12-02
CHANG REBELS RETURN.

SHANGHAI. China. December C41
Marshal Chang Tso-Lin still is a fac
tor to be reckoned with, even south of
the Great Wall where elements
which deserted him recently in the
apparent collapse of his hold on China
outside his own provinces with Man
churia now are reconsldering their de
fection. This is indicated in reports
that reached Shanghai yesterday.
Gen. Ii Ching. civil governor of
Chihili and a former henchman of the
Manchurian war lord, has reopened
negotiations with his old chief at Muk-
den, although he was one of the lead
ers in the recent anti.Chang revolt.
Since Gen Sun Chuan.FanE, the
Chekiang governor. withdrew his
troops from ShantunS after they had
followed the Manchurian forces re-
treating from the Yangtze River that
far. there have been several conflicts
between the Honan troops, who en-
tered Shantung from the west, and
Chang's men. The latter have at
least held their own. and this factor
seems to have decided Gen. Ii to seek
a new understanding with Chang.
Japanese reports reaching Shanghai
say that Gen. Ii is in communication
with Chang, who is urging Ii, Mar
Shal WI PeiF'u. Sun Chuan. Fang and
Gen. Chang Tsung- g-Chang, governor of
Shantung. to cooperate with him in
subduinG his enemies. the radical
f'eng Yu.Hsang, the christian gen
eral': Gen. kuo Smuggling. who re-
volted against Chang, and Yueh Wei.
Chun. governor of Honan and ally of
Fens Yu-Hsiang.
Other reports tell of dissension
among followers of kuo Sung Ling.
who expected Chang to fee to Japan.
Instead the Manchurian leader is
showing a bold front and making des
perate attempts to win over the lead
ers of the central provinces alliance
Evening star., 1925-12-02
BY WILL r. KENNEDY.

Washington. with a water frontage
of nearly 10000 Iineal feet availa Bile
for commerce in it's three channels,
Virginia tGeorgetown). Washington
and Anacostia. is now putting to le-
gitimate use for water-borne com.
merce only some 5000 feet.
The whole water front. which Is
practically all owned by the United
States. and which is the first view
that visitors from the South get of
their Capital City, presents a dilapi.
dated, unsightly appearance.
For more than 10 years the Wash.
ington Board of Trade has been per-
sistently emphasizing the desira bility
of having the city side of the Wash.
ington Channel improved so as to
take it's ng-planned place in the gen
eral scheme of the Capitals develop
ment.
now been secured of the Engineer
Commissioner, Maj. ]. Franklin Bell;
the National Capital Parks Commits
sion, with Lieut.. Col. Clarence O.
Sheriff. as executive officer, and the
Army engineer officer in charge of
this district of rivers and harbors
work under the Engineer Corps of
the Army, Maj. James A. O'Connor.
Recommendations Asked.
Congress itself has called for recon-
mendations for this great develop
ment. through specific appropriations
in the rivers and harbors section OF
the War Department appropria ton
bill. for a survey of the water front
to see how it can best be improved
with the experience of other great
cities as a guide, and with the best
engineering talent directed upon this
problem. This report will be ready
for Congress shortly after it meets.
The consolidated and co-ordinatec
and cooperative support OF the DIS
Evening star., 1925-12-02
Boy Goes Too Far
Mimicking Suicide
And Dies on Rope
Special Dispatch TO The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
ROCKVILLE. Md. December .
Milford r. Curtis. a 14.year-
negro boy, attempted TO show some
other children in his home, at Scot
land. three miles from Rockville,
yesterday how he could suspend
himself by his neck from a rafter
in the house without harm. He
overdid the thing, however, and is
dead.
While standing on a chair, the
boy tied one end of a rope around
A joist in the room and placed the
other end in the shape of a moose
around his neck. He then jumped
from the chair a certificate Of
accidental death was given.
Evening star., 1925-12-02
NINE KILLED, "a INJURED
IN PYAPUN JAIL MUTINY
Uprising in Lower Burma Prison
Was Led by Murderer Under
Death Sentence
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
RANGOON, India, December a.
Nine persons have been killed and "a
wounded in a Jail mutiny at Pyapun,
Lower Burma.
Led by a murdered under death
sentence, prisoners overpowered the
guards and seized arms. Police sur
rounded the jail and the prisoners
surrendered after a pitched battle in
which five prisoners and four guards
were killed and 30 prisoners and four
guards wounded. The leader Of the
mutiny was among those killed.
Evening star., 1925-12-02
RETROACTIVE ESTATE
TAX CUT RESCINDED
House Committee Changes Decision
When Revenue Loss Is Shown
as $7O,oOo,oOo.
By the Associated Press

The House ways and means commit
tee today rescinded its proposal to al
low A retroactive reduction in the in
heritance taxes.
The provision was taken from the
tax reduction bill after the Treasury
had estimated it would mean a loss
of S70.000,0 900 in revenue rather than
800 900 900 as originally estimated.
The committees decision for lower
inheritance rates In future years,
however, remains unchanged.
Evening star., 1925-12-02
Bolovian Republicans Win.

BUENOS AIRES, December Up).-
fernando Siles and Abdon Saavedra
candidate of the Republican party.
were elected respectively president
and vice president of Bolivia, says a
dispatch to La Nacion from La Paz.
They had no opposition. The elections
pa Ssed off quietly. -
Evening star., 1925-12-02
BEAUT|F|ED WATER
FRONT IS SOUGHT
Officials Cooperating in Plan
to Make Sections Conform
to improved City.

Note-This Is me fouyth ~ series o.
ei1ht articles shouin1 vh1f Congress nlusf
DO 10 carry along and perfect Rdj. Zen
bp President EnshinotonJ IN order that me
Citv. o. Warrington may properly MN ns
des'iny 10 be rhc great Uorid r1pifd'-
"the risible erprrss,on o. rhe po,rsr and
taste Of the peopiS o. the United States
nd 'anx,otmafon ,I,, , o. TX, ms n2'r a'Hp,daned
Capital into a beautiful rrrerside bon7,.
'1rd. imporfdnf link in n motor high
rdv entirely surrounding he Capital and
connecting pdrkrdys both sides Of the
Potomac Rirer, trith adequate prorisio7 70,
,r6tey borne conn cree and a yHchf and mo
tor boat hdrbor. trW be recommended 10
Con1ress.
Evening star., 1925-12-02
Blaze Leveling Town.

NORTH BAY. Ont. December . CfD.
Fire which broke out early today
had wiped out half the town of Mat
tawa this forenoon and still was rag
ing. The towns entire population of
l,500 is fighting the flames
Evening star., 1925-12-02
JOY FELT IN FRANCE.
Most Consider New Era Started by
Treaties.

PARIS, December CP).--The sign.
ing of the Locarno pact and the arbi-
tration treaties at London yesterday
is regarded in Paris political circles
generally as ushering in a new era
rf peace and good will among Eu-
ropean men and nations. The Ma
t1onalists are inclined to be more
dubious and profess to believe that
continued on Page 4. Column 3)
Evening star., 1925-12-02
i. s. DESTROYERS
RUSHED TOC CHINA
Three Ordered From Manila
to Shanghai in Face of
War Threats.
By the Assoclated Pres.

By the Associated Press
MANILA. December 2.-Three more
American destroyers left here today
for Shanghai owing 10 the threatening
conditions in China.
The destroyer Mccormick left Ma
Mia on Saturday last for Shanghai.
At that time 1t was said three more
destroyers were being held in readi-
ness should it be decided TO send rein
forcements.
Evening star., 1925-12-02

CONTINUED on Page 13. Column II
Evening star., 1925-12-02
WEATHER.

CU. 6. Weather Bureau Forecast
Rain tonight and probably tomorrow
morning, little change in temperature.
Temperatures-Iigh 50, at pm.
yesterday; lowest, 3S, at $3.50 pm. yes
terday.
Full report on page =
Evening star., 1925-12-02

The Stars carrier system covers
every city block and the regular cdi-
tion is delivered to Washington homes
as fast as the papers are printed
Evening star., 1925-12-02

Continued on Page 5, Column Al
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1925-05-14

his place among those whom he had
come to kill, and there must have
been great stir among the believers
and the Hebrews alike over the hap
penings of the journey. But soon Saul
made his way into the wilderness to
think through the implications of his
new attitude toward the old law and
the new way of living it, and Sinai
probably found him following the
footsteps of Moses of whom he had
heard Stephen say, "a prophet like
unto me-" and identify the promise
with his new Master. When the struc-
ture of his beliefs was completed he
returned to the place of witness and
once more the synagogues of Damas-
Gus were reused by his speech so
much so that he had to flee the city.
No miracle protected him and it was
| in a borrowed basket that he dropped
over the wall in the darkness and fled
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1925-05-14

become a Christian. Nowhere else
does he appear but as an obscure lay
man he carried the message of God to
a man he feared and without ordina-
ton baptized him into the fellowship
of believers. If faith is ''betting your
life on God" then he was a man of
faith, for he dared much in obeying
the inner urge to go to this man who
held a warrant for his arrest. No
doubt it had his name on it, for Saul
seemed to need no introduction. But
he came in and his first word was
Brother" No wonder that the scales
fell and Saul saw some new thing in
the life of Christians if that spirit
could wipe out all the old hatreds in
an hour and introduce one into a
brotherhood. Obeying the voice he
found the life.
PRAISE
Immediately the new convert tool
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1925-05-14

toward Jerusalem. Here he stood in
Stephens place and found the same
hate stirred and the same fate plan
ned. The plots were thwarted and
though he protested both his Lord
and his comrades of the Way insisted
and once more he was in Tarsus and
found that even the old home was no
longer open-hearted in its welcome as
he shared the reproach of Christ. Yet
his lips were filled with praise and
his hands with help.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1925-05-14

Immediately the new convert took
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-27
Sons of Veterans Outing
At Park Sept. IL

The past camp commanders and
past auxiliary presidents of the
Maine Division Sons of Veterans will
hold their second annual Field Day
at Island Park Augusta on Satur-
day, Sept. II, program to begin at
noon, standard time, and to consist
of ball game, races and all kinds OF
sports. with picnic lunch at $50
P. M. A movie man will be present
and it is estimated by the officers of
both associations that fully 800 will
be in attendance with every camp
and auxiliary in the State represent
ed. The division officers of both
branches of the order will be guests
Of honor. President William w. Jew
ett of Portland and President Flor
ence Bacon of Waterville have made
arrangements for a gala day. Others
on the committee consist Of Marie
Paterson of Hallowell and Charles
w. Berry Of Brunswick.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-27
1rouant.WoIH

A wedding of particularly beauti-
ful appointments was that of Miss
Winifred Madeline Wolff and Virgil
Elmer Trouant, son of Mr.. and Mrs,
V. E. Trouant, of Augusta, which
took place at $3.50 o'clock Saturday
afternoon in the home of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Emil O,
Woln, OF Sheridan avenue. Pittsburg,
Pa. Rev. Thaddeus Cheatham Of
Pinehurst, N. c.. Calvary Episcopal
church, read the service, Mr.. Wolff
giving his daughters hand in mar
riage. The bridal gown was Of
wnite canton crepe embroidered in
pearl beads and the bouquet was a
shower Of white roses and lilies Of
the valley. The tulle veil was caught
with q bandeau Of lace and orange
blossoms. The brides sister, Mrs.
Victor Saudek, serving as matron of
honor, was gowned in ecru lace over
yellow and carried an arm bouquet
OF yellow roses, while Miss Carrie
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-27
LEO WORTHING
HURT AT BANGOR

Leo Worthing IS q patient at the
Eastern Maine General hospital In
Bangor as the result Of injuries he
received Monday noon, when the car
he was driving skidded on the road.
He received a serious cut in his
head, which required 10 stitches.
His hand and also his leg were Sc
verely bruised and he will be at the
hospital for several days before he
Is able to return home. Worthing
was in company with Kenneth
Waugh and they were returning
home from Bangor, having passed
a short time there. About 16 miles
out of Bangor. the car skidded. The
occupants Of the car cannot explain
the nature Of the spill. The car was
a stripped down chassis of the COM
mon variety which is termed "col-
leige."
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-27
Quebec Excursion via Maine Central
Railroad Over Labor Day

Popular weekend excursion tc
Quebec over Labor Day will be op-
Grated by the Maine Central Rail-
road through the famous Crawford
Notch of the White Mountains from
Waterville, Augusta, Portland and
intermediate stations, going on regu-
lar trains Sept. 4th and 5th, return
ing from Quebec, Quebec Centra
Railway, Palais Station, not later
than the 7:15 A. M. train Tuesday
Sept. 9Th.
While these low rate excursion
tickets will not be accepted for pas
sage in Pullman cars, ample coach
accommodations will be provided
that excursionists may have a COM
Portable trip.
This exceedingly low rate excur-
sion affords an opportunity to visit
Quebec, famous for its churches and
historical points Of interest. Those
taking the Quebec excursion should
visit the famous shrine at st. Anne
de Beaupre.
: AS the excursion will be handled
on day trains those taking advantage
of the low rates will find the journey
delightful as 1t allows daylight run
through the Crawford Notch with a
view of the White Mountains.
Tickets should be purchased in ad :
vance which will insure the best OF
accommodations being provided.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-27
Burleigh Twin
Daughters To Wed
Double Ceremony

Invitations are out for the oounie
wedding Of the twin daughters OF MI.
and Mrs. Parker Prescott burie'sn
of Houlton, to take place sept. l IN
tba church of the Good Shepherd.
RI Rev. BENZ. Brewster, bishop OF the
Protestant Episcopal Diocese OF
Maine. will officiate at the ceremony.
Miss Helen Burleigh Is to marry
irvine Hand Of New York, and MISS
Dorothy will become the bride OF
Henry Heston Of Philadelphia.
Both Of the young ladies' are
known in Augusta, having visited
here on various occasions with rela-
tives and friends. They were at one
time members Of the summer colony
at Hammond's Grove, having been
at the Boyd cottage.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-27
MANCHESTER

Mr.. and Mrs. H. r. Clun, who have
been at the lake for the past two
months, have returned to their home
in New York.
Miss Frances Collins went to Bar
Harbor on Tuesday, for a few days
taking with her, her guests, Mrs.
Louise Illidge and Mrs. Paul Collins.
The road commissioner is repairing
the roads in the south end of the
town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Davis of Lew
lston, visited their nephew, Elmer
Merrill on Sunday.
Mrs. Emma Mccormick of West
Gardiner, is visiting her niece. Mrs.
Elmer Merrill
Recent callers and visitors at the
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-27

The Fifth Annual Convention of
the American Red Cross will be held
at st. Louis, Mo-. from Oct. IL
through Oct. Is. with representa-
tives from chapters in all parts of
the United States in attendance. A
program Of general and round table
sessions has been prepared which in
cludes q number of nationally known
speakers. The general sessions of
the convention will be held at the
Odeon, 1O40 North Grand Boulevard.
All interested in Red Cross work
will be cordially welcomed at the
convention. Information with refer
ence to rates. hotels or reservations
may be obtained at the Office of the
Augusta Chapter, 318 Waer street,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-27
VASSALBORO
Webber Pond camp Meetin

Rev. H. A. Burnham of Swans
Island and his musical family were
with us on Monday and Tuesday,
bringing to us helpful and inspiring
messages.
Rev. Oscar Stuart of Rockland is
now on the camp ground. bringing
to us series of lectures each morn
ing at 1880. These are illustra ted
by the use Of charts.
Tuesday afternoon Miss Maud
Bernard Of Boston was the speaker.
The evening message was given by
Miss Beatrice Hanson of Nyack,
New York.
Sunday Rev. r. r. Davidson Of
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-27

home of S. S. Aldrich nave M:
Judge Robert Cony of Augusss. al
Alice Hart of Gardiner ana MI vi, .
Mrs. Harry Varney and fai,n' an
Hallowell. Mrs. Forester. M,aoltl
Mrs. Bully and family OF ha va saIp
had a delightful picnic at inc
place on Sunday. .r
Mrs. Jennie Lewis, son, Ail, yu,nth
granddaughter, Priscilla OF .,rss
rop, Mass. are visiting reia'i
this vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-27
Philharmonic Here
Oct. 3-Planned by.
Director Chapman

Director William r. Chapman OF
the Maine Music Festivals will meet
Augusta music lovers, who are IN
terested, next Friday morning, lO.oU
O'Clock, at the Augusta House and
discuss with them the appearance OF
the New York Philharmonic Or
chestra here, Sunday evening, Oct.
8. If enough are interested In the
appearance of this remarkable mu-
sical aggregation. Mr.. Chapman will
make plans for their appearance
here on that date. Everyone who Is
interested in the idea IL invited to
attend the meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-27
Miss McWhOrter on
Worcester Telegram

Miss Ruth McWhorter, daughter
of Rev. and Mrs. A. T. McWhorter
of this city,writes friends that she
is enjoying her work upon the staff
Of the Worcester (Mass.) Telegram.
She Is on special assignment work
and has had varied experiences in
the carrying on of her work. The
bandits are holding the stage just at
present with an extra edition on
their slightest move. Many of the
buildings are under guard, including
that newspaper Office.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-27

summer flowers carrying out the
decorations in the other rooms.
Hr. Trouant graduated from Cony
high school in 1917 and University
of Maine in 1921. He Is a member
of the honorary society, Tau Beta
Pi. He is now located with the
Westinghouse Electric Co.. at Pitts
burgh as an electrical engineer.
Mr. and Mrs. Wolff. the latter