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Palisadian., 1925-12-18

dred persons attended the exhibit,
which included all kinds of farm and
garden produce. Celery, corn and
apples particularly attracted consid-
cradle attention. 1t might be pointed
out that Bergen County won the cup
this year at the state fair at Trenton
for the best exhibit of fruit and veg
etables.
There were thirty-four sudden
deaths in the county during the past
month, according to the report of
County Physician William e. Ogden,
of which thirteen were from natural
causes. OF the balance, automobile
and railroad accidents were respon-
sible for eight deaths, suicides four,
homicide one, the others being from
falls, drownings and poisoning.
Although the state constabularly
have been working on the case. NO
trace has been discovered of the
bandits who attempted to rob the
Citizens National Bank at Netcong
last week, being scared off while
WOThluS dl Iu6 STlll6u WluuOWS ny
the shots of town marshall.
Found guilty of murder in the first
degree, John Durchuk, farm hand
has been taken to States prison al
Trenton, where he will serve a life
sentence for the murder of eleven
year-old Josephine Krysowaty, at hel
fathers farm near Sommerville. The
little girl was found by brother or
April 8, with twenty stab wounds il
her body and taken to the Sommer
vile hospital, where she died twt
weeks later. Before her death she
implicated Durchuk in a statement tt
the police. He was arrested in New
York and returned to New jersey
for trial.
Harry Flynn, of New York, driver
of the car in which was riding Mis-!
Helen TRIVIAL, of 60 West 101st street
also of New York, who died at th'
Holy Name hospital, Teaneck, follow
ing injuries received when she wal
thrown from the car against a pole
has been charged with manslaughter
Palisadian., 1925-12-18
State and County News
in Brief
Continued from page 1S)

content of the beverages from the
present one half of one percent to
2.75 percent by weight. The other
proposal would further amend the
Volstead Act by repeating the exist
ing restrictions against physicians
prescribing more than one pint of
liquor for patient during ten-day
period.
First slashing her throat with a
razor, Mrs. Dorothy Keisling, 26, of
1876 Linden street, Hackensack,
Jumped from the fourth story win
dow of her home in an attempt at
suicide Tuesday morning, being found
seriously injured in the roadway by
neighbors who had her removed to
the Hackensack hospital. The wo-
man, who has three children, ap-
peared normal when her husband de-
parted for work earlier in the day,
and it is his belief that she tempo
rarily lost her mind before injuring
herself, as she had no cause to wor-
ry.
Mrs. Edith Ashley, of Ridgewood,
will probably be charged with murder
when she leaves the General hospital
at Paterson, where her eight-day old
baby died of poison said to have been
administered by her. Mother and
child both. were patients at the Flor
ence Crittinden home until their re-
moval to the Paterson hospital on
Monday.
Two persons were injured in what
might have been a serious accident
on Monday, when Susquehanna
train struck Public Service bus a
going over the Main street crossing
in Hackensack. The accident re-
suited when the tower man, man
past seventy years of age, raised the
gates after the Lodi local train had
backed out He declared to the po-
senger train approaching.
DIR. Charles F. Hunter, of Palisade,
has been selected as foreman of the
December Grand Jury by Supreme
Court Justice Charles w. Parker. DR..
Hunter is a State Fish and Game
Commissioner.
The death of Joseph Smithuysen of
Warren Point, in st. Joseph's hos
pital at Paterson on Monday, adds
another fatality to the long list of
auto accidents in Bergen County in
the past few days. Smithuysen, who
was struck in Fair Lawn on Satur-
day, by an unidentified autoist, who
made his escape, leaves wife and
seven children.
Governor Silzer has made a per-
sonal appeal to President Coolidge
to end the coal strike, despite the
fact that the President in his annual
message declared that he had no
power to act in an emergency. In
this connection Governor Silzer wrote
the President that president Roose-
welt had no legal authority, but he
had behind him not only his own
personality, but the strength Of the
people of the United States, and he
settled the strike that occurred during
his administration"
"A Bergen County issue of four-and,
one-half percent bonds amounting to
1898 900, was awarded to J. S. Rip
pie and Company, of Newark, at a
slight premium better than par. The
Palisadian., 1925-12-18
The Children's
Patron Saint
BY LILLIAN F. LEWIS
Ia Herald and Presbytel
BY LILLIAN F.

KRISS KRLNGLE. St. Nicholas, or Santa
IN CLAUS
Small matter which name ne select
Bestoxs oil his thought on the YsIetidss
because
So many his calI'fhen expeefi
He frSyels BY night and he travels BY deg,
Net mindiSg osy SHOWS is the least,
So eseer Is he to advance on h6 way
Wifb tokens to brightes the feast.
Ne burden to him seems ths plsy of h1
pert,
Tbeash heavy tie Eosd shsf hs beSrS
Bet, bsls;ng ~ith goodness. ho~ tender hS
heart
AnS merry the smile that he wears.
He's seyes dspossd to be ssiler OF SOD,
The reason Is simple and plain;
By eSyiss for Others end nsSking s'sn'
sLsd,
n resping of joy is his gain.
No ,esder su lore him snd welcome his
cheer,
Tia, kindly. beneyolens guest.
Who promptly appears. ere the close Of
the year,
With holiday greefings the best.
The sess Of the snseL, The Stsr of ihs
Sly
Lend Christmas q halo indeed;
To no little child would the master deny
The boon of its bIessins snd heed.
Palisadian., 1925-12-18
In BETHLEHEM
By Mary E. Kiefer.
In The Epworth Era
In The Epworth Era

IF had been in Bethlehem town
/ That night, SO long ago,
To see the golden sun go down,
And stars begin to glow,
The star I'd mostly want to see
Was one that led 10 Mary's knee.
III.
If had been in Bethlehem's cave
Among the cattle there,
To look for one who came TO save,
And heard his mothers prayer,
Tho one I'd mostly want to sec
Was Christ, who was q child like ME.
Palisadian., 1925-12-18
Insects War ON Insecfs

Every insect has Its natural e,sesny,
ana the dragon fly and bat do tiieir
best to keep down the mosquito supply.
Palisadian., 1925-12-18
Beach Conabin1 Paws

A beach comber at Manchester.
England, has made close to $50 in two
days. To be successful as a comber,
he says, one must be constantly ON
the alert. for a valuable jewel or
piece of clothing washed up on the
beach may be swept back in the wa
ter by the next wave that comes.
Palisadian., 1925-12-18
Why Men Go "Auol"

Another woman who knows her hus-
band like book, lives In Ottawa.
MY, oh Myw he said as he pushed
back from the table, that was GER
tainly fine dinner you gave me to-
night. "Say," said his better half,
you've been out two nights already
this week. ."-Capper's Weekly.
Palisadian., 1925-12-18
CHRISTMAS
TREES
By MARJORIE BARROWS
In Child Life

TITLE pines upon the hill.
- Sleeping in the moonlight still.
Are you dreaming now Of me
Who bloomed into Christmas tree!
Baby moons Of gold and rcd
Cuddle close beside my head:
In my tansle leaves string
Of fairy stars are glinmerins;
While my arms, for girls and boys
Blossom With hundred toys.
O, little pines. it's fun to live
To be a Christmas tree-and give!
Palisadian., 1925-12-18

(Other State and County News on
page 15)
Palisadian., 1925-12-18
Chiropractors
Sugar-Baiting the Ants

An easy way to rid the premises OF
ants is to soak sponge in sweetened
water and place it near where the IN
sects congregate, either in the house
or ON the lawn. When the sponge IL
full of pests it may de dipped in scald-
ing water and used over again
Evening star., 1925-03-04

lege, from which Senator Walsh was
graduated in 1893, arrived in Wash
ington today with a message from
alma mater
His colleagues in Congress who are
attending the dinner include those
who have been most intimately as
ISOLATED with Senator Walsh In poll
ties, such as Senator Thomas j. Walsh
of Montana, who presided at the
Democratic national convention, and
Representative William A Ayres, who
served with him on the resolutions
committee. More. than 60 members of
Congress have signified their inten-
dion Of being present, as have also
several members of the diplomatic
corps and presidents of eight uni
yersities and colleges.
For the benefit of inaugural visitors,
offices have been established by James
f. Dulligan, chairman of the banquet
committee, in room 462 House Office
Building, and at Mr. McNamaras Of
fees in the Investment Building,
where those who made reservations
can secure their tickets.
S. An extensive musical program has
been arranged which will include
McWilliams Orchestra. the Mount
Vernon Quartet, solos by Miss Agnes
Whelan, James p. Schick, Earl
Grimes, Everett S. Hardell. stories by
Representative William z. Connery,
jr.; songs by George O'Connor. with
Matt Horn at the piano; banjo and
istry by r. Deane Shure.
Evening star., 1925-03-04

the three above named officials. and
a small coterie depending upon them.
Evidence was produced indicating,
with the possible exception of a post
in Birmingham, Ala, that there are
no active posts in existance."
The report said ii had never been
proved ito the satisfaction of the
committee" that the national adju-
tant, Kenneth D. Murphy, was in the
armed forces of the United States
during any war"
Mr. James F. McCann. the treas
urer." IL added, failed to appear
before the committee in spite of re-
peated assurances by the attorney for
the league, Mr. Siegel, that he would
do so. His personal bank account
shows numerous deposits, and in jan
uary, 1923, the deposits exceeded a
thousand dollars.
Evidence given before the commit
tee was to the effect that every So
called national convention held by the
league since it's inception, has been
marked by disorders aud unpaid
bills"
Evening star., 1925-03-04
THRONG TO HONOR
WALSH RETIRING
Many Notables to Attend
Testimonial Dinner to
Massachusetts Senator.

There will be notable gathering
of his colleagues in Congress and of
public leaders at the testimonial
banquet to Senator David I. Walsh
of Massachusetts in the Mayfiower
Hotel tomorrow night. Large dele
cations from Senator Walsh's home
city of Clinton, Mass, and from. a
number of Massachusetts organiza-
tions will attend. Designed orig
inally as an "au revoir" dinner by
some 40 fellow alumni of Holy Cross
College, Worcester, the testimonial
idea appealed SO strongly to local or
ganizations before; which Senator
Walsh has spoken and to many
friends that Martin ]. McNamara,
president of the South Atlantic Holy
Cross Club, under whose auspices the
banquet was arranged, has been hard
put to accommodate all those who
wished to attend.
Borah to Speak.
Senator William E. Borah, Repub-
lican, of Idaho will be the principal
speaker. Rev. Joseph n. Dinand,
S. j., president of Holy Cross Col
Evening star., 1925-03-04

Operating costs of afrplanes are
higher in America than in any other
large country.
Evening star., 1925-03-04
Beware the
Cough or Cold
That Hangs On

/ Chronic coughs and persistent
| colds lead to serious lung trouble.
| You can stop them now with Gre
emulsion, an emulsified creosote
| that Is pleasant to take. Creo-
4 mulsion is a new medical discov-
cry with twofold action; it soothes
and heals the infamed membranes
and kills the germs.
! or all known drugs. creosote Is
| recognized by the medical frater-
nifty as the greatest healing agen-
cy for the treatment of chronic
coughs and colds and other forms
| of throat and lung troubles. Creo-
/ mulsfon contains, in addition to
creosote, other healing elements
which soothes and heal the in
famed membranes and stop the
| irritation and Inflammation. while
| the creosote goes on to the stom-
ach, is absorbed into the blood, at
tacks the seat OF the trouble and
| destroys the germs that lead to
consumption. q
| Creomulsion is guaranteed satisfactory
| in the treatment of chronic coughs and
| colds. bronchial asthma. catarrhal bron-
| chitis and other forms of throat and lung
| the system aftet colds or the du. Money
| refunded il any cough cold. no matter
| of how long standing, is not relieved
| after taking according to directions. Ask
| your druggist. creomulsion Co.. Atlanta.
| Ga.-Advertisement.
Evening star., 1925-03-04
DISABLED SOLDIERS
LEAGUE ACCUSED
House Committee Declares
Part of Funds Diverted to
Improper Uses.

Part of the funds raised by the Ma
tional Disabled Soldiers League has
been diverted to improper uses and
personal gain, according to a report
to the House late yesterday by the
special committee which has been in
vestigating the activities of this or
ganization.
The committee agrees" the report
said. that the league has not kept
faith with the public in fulfilling the
statements which 1T made in circulat-
ing it's appeals for funds"
The report said that uncontradicted d
testimony before the committee was
Evening star., 1925-03-04

There are now 1855, 900 motor cycles
in the world.
Evening star., 1925-03-04
POLICEMAN is CLEARED.
Coroner Holds He Killed Man in
His O=n Defense,

Coroner hewitt conducted an in
quest at the morgue yesterday in the
case of Shell Madison, colored.
1719Ia Marion {, e.. t, who was shot by
Policeman watson .5alkeld ten days
ago and so seriously wounded tina I
he died at F'reedmens Hospital yes
terday morning. The verdict exoner
ated the policeman.
Salkeld went to Madison's home to
arrest him for alleged participation in
a fight in Freeman's alley, and he
shot the colored man when the latter
made a move as IL he were going to
draw a weapon.
Testimony of several witnesses was
heard by the coroner's jury, and the
conclusion reached was that Salkeld
fired the fatal shot in defense Of his
own life.
Evening star., 1925-03-04
TWO new THEATERS
AND HOTEL PLANNED
81, 100000 Project Is to Be Lo-
Gated in Times Square The
atrical District.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK March 4.-Construction
of hotel and two theaters. repre-
senting an investment of $500, 900,
in the Times Square theatrical sec
tion. is announced, as the result, of
the sale yesterday OF an Eighth ave-
nue. block front between Fortyfourth
and Forty fifth streets, formerly own
ed by the William Waldorf Astor es-
tate. The buyer was the Criterion
Holding Co.
Postponement of the construction
of the 100000 hotel proposed to
replace the Savoy at Fifth avenue
and Fifty ninth street. because of a
conflict with the bureau of buildings
in Manhattan over the Zoning law,
was also announced.
Evening star., 1925-03-04
For Itching Torture
Use Antiseptic Liquid Zemo

There is one remedy that seldom fails
to stop itching torture and relieve skin
irritation, and that makes the skin
soft, clear and healthy.
Any druggist can supply you with
Zemo, which generally overcomes skin
diseases. Eczema, Itch, Pimples, RASH
es, BIackheads, In most cases quickly
give way to Zemo. Frequently, minor
bIemishes disappear overnight. Itching
usually stops instantly. Zemo 10 safe.
antiseptic liquid that may be applied
at any time, for 1t does not show. Trial
bottle, 35c; large size, $1.oo. Zemo
SOAP, 2Sc All druooists
Evening star., 1925-03-04
$500, 900 FIRE IN CUBA.
Many Buildings Destroyed in Town
on South Shore of Island.

HAVANA, Cuba, March Fire in
Batabano, on the South coast of Cuba
in Havana Province, last night de-
stroyed many buildings, with an es-
timated loss of s500.000, according to
reports from that city.
Firemen were sent from Havana
to aid in fighting the blaze. which
started in building occupied by the
Spanish Colony Society
Grocery stores, dwellings and
warehouse were among buildings de-
stroyed.
Evening star., 1925-03-04

Have you bad taste, coated tonoue
poor appetite, a lazy, dont-care feeiIno
no ambition or energy, trouble with
undisested foods? Take Olive Tablets
the substitute for caIomei.
Evening star., 1925-03-04

Or. Edwards Olive Tablets arouse
the liver ia soothing, healing way.
When the liver and bowels are per-
forming their natural functions, away
goes Indigestion and stomach troubles.
Evening star., 1925-03-04

axe one or two at bedtime for quick
'eiief. Eat what you like. 15c and soc
Evening star., 1925-03-04
U. S. Envoy in Argentine.

BUENOS AIRES, March 4.-zJohn
W. Riddle American Ambassador to
Argentina, arrived here yesterday
from the United States to resume his
post.
Evening star., 1925-03-04

to the effect that the proportion of
cash contributed in the various pencil
campaigns of the organization ranges
from rs to 80 per cent of the full
amount received, but the bank de-
posits of the league disclosed less
than 10 per cent cash deposited.
Believe Funds Misused.
THE committee 10 Of the opinion"
the report contended, that the small
amount of cash reported as received
from these campaigns would indicate
that either the officers or the en-
ployes of the league misappropriated
IL part of these funds and failed to
account for them"
So far as the committee could learn,
the report said. "the entire manage
ment and control of the league is in
the hands of Comdr. John T. Nolan;
the treakurer, James F. Mccain. and
the adjutant, Kenneth D. Murphy.
"The committee was unable to as
certain" the report continued. the
bonafde membership of the organiZa-
tion and 1t Is questionable whether
there are any active members except
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that had given other distinguished
officers to the United States Navy.
His father, the late Rear Admlral
Christopher Raymond Perry Rodgers,
was feet captain in the attack on
Charleston in the Civil War and later
was superintendent of the Naval Acad,
envy for five years. Rear Aomifai
Thomas Slidell Rodgers, u. 5. NJ. re-
tired, Is a brother OF the deceased
officer.
Admiral Rodgers reached the rank
of commander in 1899. captain in 1908
and rear admiral in 1908. he served
40 years. during which he was execu-
tive officer of the battleship Iowa
off Santigo in the Spanish American
War. and during which he saw action
in China in the Boxer rebellion. For
three years he was chief intelligence
officer with the Navy Department., and
in 1909 he became president OF the
War College and commandment OF the
naval station on NarraganSett bay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-29
0LD-FASHIONED SPORT
HIT BY POSTAL LAWS
Holiday Season Shooting Matches
Show Marked Decline
Around Luray.

Special Dispatch to The star
LTRAY. Va, December 29.-The
Post Office Department has thrown a
wrench into the machinery" of the
activities OF the old-time shooting
matches which for years have been a
popular diversion in this county at
this time of the year. The holidays
have been the ones which have been
given over to the shooting matches in
former wears. Recently the Post Office
Department issued an order declaring
that papers carrying advertisements
Of these diversions would be barred
from the mails. The promoters of
these affairs have depended upon the
papers to advertise. In consequence
the number of cattle, chickens, pigs
and other valuabes which in former
wears have changed hands due to
these affairs where craftsmanship
and the qualities of the guns entered
into the function. have been consider
ably reduced during the present holi-
days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-29

charged with reckless driving, his car
was confiscated, he was fined $50
his driving permit revoked and he
was held for the grand jury on the
charge of transporting liquor.
State prohibition officers reprt the
capture of % stills, 2 coming from
Princess Anne County-the usual
steel-tank type famous in that sec
ton. There were q number Of ar
rests. but very htle liquor was taken.
The officers report that the severe
weather has served to drive nearly
all the operators to cover and that
what stills are now in operation are
under roof and in warm houses. The
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-29
ADM. R. P. RODGERS
DIES ON RIVIERA
Former Head of Navy War
College Expires at
Monte Carlo.

NEW YORK. December % GP).-
Rear Admiral Raymond Perry Rod
gers, United States Navy, retired.
former president of the Naval War
College, died yesterday at Monte Carlo,
friends here were informed. The adj
miral was IS years of age, and for
several years had been living abroad
with his wife.
Admiral Rodgers came of a familN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-29
Gets Life for Shaving.

BOWMAN, y, Oak, December -
P).-Orlando Lee, "a years old, was
beaten 20 death with a hammer and
bis bodE stuffed into a trunk by his
pal, Harold kniffel. %. who confessed
to authorities here yesterday. The
Staying followed Christmas DAY
quarrel during dice game. kniffel
was sentenced to prison for life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-29
DRY AGENTS ACTIVE
IN RICHMOND DISTRICT
Charges Piled Up Against Rum
Runner-Liquor Prices Soar
Because of Raids.

Special Dispatch 70 The Star.
RICHMOND. Va. December %
l.. f. Hazlegrove. 20, today fell into
the hands of the cleanup squad
while he was driving a car with 30
gallons of liquor. The man was
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and converting the old reservoir INTO
a park. Instead. however. the money
was used TO improve 1t as II now
stands and to build flights of steps ur
the sides. In urging its adjustment.
Mr.. Bowles claimed that the reservoir
a. il now stands is inaccessible to many
people. Those opposed 20 his suGSes-
ton said that the site has long been
q landmark in Georgetown. having
once been use as a guiding point for
steamers TO which II was visible for
40 miles down the river. The matter
was referred to the committee on
parks and reservations.
Farewell to Col. Sheriff..
Two resolutions we're passed. one
thanking Traffic Director Eldridge for
making r street and Dumbarton ave
nue. one-Way streets and the other re
aueStns he secretary to write let
ter to Col Sheriff. expressing regret
for his departure from the city and
wishing him every success in his new
work.
Vice President John Ihlder. VIII" pre-
sided. made short talk describing
the work that has been done in Phil
adelphia and Boston in building up IN
desira BILE sections of the city into at
tractive residential sections. George
town" he said has many natural ad-
vantages in this line. With its old
homes and streets, and we should take
advantage of the opportunity offered
us to build up our section of the city.
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Reservoir Issue Discussed.

\ heated argument arose among the
members of the association over the
proposal Of 3. a. Rowles. former presi-
dent, that the old Georgetown Reser-
voir at Wisconsin avenue and r street
he abolished. 1t was originally in
tended to use the reservoir, which is
adjacent to the house occupied by
Gen. Grant when in Washington, as
the site for the Grant Statue Later
money was appropriated by Congress
10 he used in leVellinG off the sides
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CITIZENS BODY HITS
ALL might PARKING
Georgetown Association
Unanimously Approves Pro-
posed Abolition of Practice.

The Georgetown Citizens ASSocia-
ton, meeting in the Potomac Bank
building last night. una nimously in
dorsed the proposed abolition of all
night parking. Members of the asso-
citation added. however, that the pro-
posed regulation should be so worded
that motorist would he able to park
his car on the street for three or four
hours at night IL he was visiting a
friend.
The following committees were
named: Executive. Frank r. Leetch,
chairman; J. II. Doyle. John Ihlder
and !. A. oliver. Legislative, J. H.
Small. chairman; G.. W. Ofutt, G. A.
King, +. s. Bright and Albert Schulz
tets. Public improvement Albion X.
Paris. chairman; j. r. Wycoff. r. NJ
Stuart. Joseph Berrell and G.. r.. Gus
tard. Commercial interests. l. r.
NordlinGer. chairman: NJ A. Baer. r.
w. Spille. +. f. Young. r. B. Tenney.
6. :. Nicholson. T. j. Maloy. j. T.
Jenkins. G. w. Domain. w. y. Oliver
r. H. Rowe and j. II. Hanna. Public
health. DR.. William Stanton. chair
man: DR.. J. A. Tilton, DR.. Robert
Layton, DR.. {. l.. Dugan, Dr. Will
liam G. Gwynn. DR.. George w. Wood
nr. J. j. Mccarthy and Frank A
Kerr Schools. Prof. Il. w. Murch
chairman; II. w Draper. DIR. r. =.
Newton, I. G. Elliott. Rev. Hugh A.
Dalton and William Waller. Finance.
+. f.. LOCKER. chairman: w. H. Hay
cock and Louis p. Hieston. Parks and
reservations. &. G. Warden. chairna n:
Dorsey W. Hyde. jr.; +. n. Rowe and
g. +, Potter