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Evening star., 1925-03-13

cubic yards of concrete. The estimated
mately 100000. The arches and
deck will contain $4,000 cubic yards
Of reinforced concrete. There will be
$4,000 tons Of structural steel en-
ployed. The draw span alone with
fitting mechanism and without orna-
mentation will cost about a half mill
lion dollars. In grading for the ap-
proaches, 100000 cubic yards of earth
will be required. In dredging, 100000
cubic yards will be removed.
The ornamentation of the draw will
cost about a quarter of a million dol
lars About 10000 cubic feet of gran
ite will be needed for facing the piers,
sprandel walls and balustradec-the
total estimated cost for this work be-
ing S1,2O0,000. There are to be 40
statues along the balustrades, to
cost 1892, 900. At the entrance pylons
will be four groups costing $112,OO0;
l6 bas-reliefs, costing $144, 900, and
four eagles, costing $4,000. The 40
ornamental lamps along the bridge
are to cost S1S,4OO.
The authorization for the construc-
ton of the bridge contemplates 10
wear program for the complete job.
There is already available $500,oO0
for the nrSt year "oIh' "hiSii Pio
vides for organization OF the engi-
neering force, preparation or equip
ment plant, instruments and pur-
chase of necessary furniture. 1t con-
Templates also the preparation or
working drawings, completion OF
grading and dredging, retaining con
sultants and the letting of contracts
for actual construction work on the
bridge.
with this first appropriation is cou-
pled authorization for Col. Sheriff.
to make contracts for future work,
provided such contracts do not ex-
ceed the specific limits for each year
under the 10-year building program,
which is S2,500,000 each year for the
second, third and fourth year; $1,000
600 for the fifth year and Sl'O0O,0O0
each year for the last five years.
Evening star., 1925-03-13
PROTESTS VIRGINIA
RAILWAY MERGER
Governor Comes Here to
Present Petition to In
terState Body.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
RICHMOND, Va, March 1s-Gov.
e. Lee Trinkle of Virginia will pre-
sent TO the Interstate Commerce
Commission today in Washington a
petition of the Virginia State Corpo-
ration Commission protesting the
proposed consolidation of the Vir-
ginian Railway with the Chesapeake
and Ohio or the Norfolk and Western.
This announcement was made from
the fovernor's office shortly before he
left for Washington.
Either of these consultations would
be detrimental to the proper develop
ment of Hampton Roads, the commits
sion's petition will contend. A coun-
terproposal that the VIrginian be
linked with the Detroit, Toledo and
Ironton Railroad will be presented.
Alternative to Be Onered.
AS an alternative to the counter
proposal, the commission will propose
the merger Of the Virginian with the
New York Central system. The Inter-
state Commerce Commission will be
asked to reopen that part of the con-
solidation proceeding which relates to
Virginia.
The Virginia commission claims the
primary interest OF the proposed Van
Sweringen consolidation, to include
the Chesapeake and Ohio, will lie in
the development OF the port of New
York" and suggests that the policy
of the Chesapeake and Ohio may be
changed toward development of its
coal traffic without proper regard to
the expansion of Hampton Roads
trade"
The proposed connection with the
Detroit, Toledo and Ironton, owned
and operated by Henry Ford, could
be effected by the construction of a
relatively small intermediate line be-
tween the termini of the two sys-
TENS at Ironton, Ohio, and Deep
Water, W. Va. the petition will point
out.
Evening star., 1925-03-13
Inn Keeper Fined
For DiscOurtesy
To Travelling Man
of the Associated Press.


WINDEMERE, England. February
16.-The proprietor of a leading hotel
in this district will sleep with one
eye open for the future, since ne was
fined $3.50 and costs by the County
Court Judge for failing to let trav-
eler in the hotel for several hours
one morning.
The traveller told the court he was
stranded through his baggage being
lost and tried to obtain admission to
the hotel at 5 o'clock in the morning
1t was after Z when he got in, and
during the wait was exposed to rain
and cold. The traveller said that he did
not bring the action In a vindictive
spirit. but wished to register his
protest against the proprietors re-
fusal to entertain travellers and to
show him that innkeepers had a duty
to the, travelling public which they
were bound to carry out
The court upheld his views and
fined the proprietor
Evening star., 1925-03-13
FALL FIGHTS BANK
ACCOUNT EVIDENCE
Counsel Trying to Bar Fed
eraI Testimony Offered in
Teapot Oil Trial.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
CHEYENNE, Wyo., March 13.-Bat-
ting at the crucial stage or the Tea
not Dome trial today Harry F. SIN
cIair,s alleged million dollar array
Of counsel" plunged into the case with
a legal barrage to prevent introduc-
tion of testimony regarding bank ac-
counts of Albert B. Fall, former Sec
retary of the Interior. who executed
the Teapot lease to Sinclair's Mann
moth Oil Co.
]. w. Lacey, veteran Wyoming at
torney, led the attack with argument
against the proposal of Owen }. Rod
erts of Government counsel to recall
to the stand bank officials from Ell
Paso, Tex, and Pueblo. Colo, who, he
said, would give testimony tending to
show that Fall was the recipient OF
certain Liberty bonds. some of which,
it would be shown. had come from
Sinclair.
After the Government counsel had
theoretically called the witness in
order that the defense might enter
it's objection, Mr.. Lacey took up the
argument.
1--WE object to this testimony on
the ground that no evidence thus far
has been offered tending to connect
the defendant or any one connected
with the defendant in any con-
spiracy." he said, "and in order to
make such a connection Government
counsel has not made this an issue
in the case.
The testimony as to the bank ac-
counts OF Fall thus far has been in
the nature Of hearsay; no conspiracy
has been proved. This evidence is
not admissible to show a furtherance
Of conspiracy. nor is 1t CONCERNED
with the transactions OF Sinclair or
the Mammoth Oil Co. The authorities
are plain that a conspiracy must be
established before counsel for the
Government may go into the bank
records" he added.
Importance OF Issue.
If Judge Kennedy upholds the con-
tention OF Government counsel he
Will permit the Introduction of testi-
mony by which the plaintiff expects
to establish a financial connection be-
tween Fall and the defunct Conti-
mental Trading Co. of Toronto, Can
ada, said to have been organized by
Sinclair and other oil men II he rules
that the testimony Is not competent,
he Will bar from the case the last re-
naming possibility by which financial
connection between Fall and Sinclair
might be shown, according TO defense
counsel.
On completion of arguments the
testimony OF witnesses brought by
the Government from banks in Ell
Paso, Tex, and Pueblo, Colo, may
continue, subject to ruling of Judge
Kennedy as to their competency, or
the plaintiff may continue the reading
of depositions.
More Dispositions Due.
Dispositions next on the list are
those of James E. O'Neil, H NJ Black
mer and H. S. Osler, all of whom have
been examined abroad as to transac-
tions alleged TO have been made be-
tween Sinclair and Fall. Blackmer,
O'Neil, Sinclair and A. z. Humphries,
another American oil man, are alleged
by the Government to have organized
the Continental Co.
The Government hopes to be able to
rest its case by Tuesday afternoon
Mr. Roberts said.
Evening star., 1925-03-13
BRITAIN TO DEMONSTRATE
ARMY FEEDING SYSTEM
Cooks Especially Trained in All
Branches of Service and Food
Is Best in History.

Correspondence of the Associated Press.
LONDON, February 20.-The British
army has never been better fed than
it is today, says a war office official.
Cooks are specially trained and their
work will easily challenge comparison
with that of West End chefs.
So sure are the authorities of this
fact that Britain's new way of feeding
it's fighters will be demonstrated at
a cookery and food exhibition in
London next month. Cooks from the
three service branches, army, navy
and air force, will be there.
The excellence of the army cooks
culinary efforts is due largely to a
new book issued by the army council,
which gives full instructions as to
baking, steaming, braizing and fry
ing, as well as recipes and hints on
carving.
Evening star., 1925-03-13
HEAVY GUARD PLACED
ABOUT G. P. O. AFTER
WARNINGS OF PLOT
Continued from First Page.)


seconds he brought the same message
from Mr.. Greene himself, he said.
Through the gauntlet of special
guards and detectives the reporter
hurried once more. Near the door he
stopped and made some reference to
good bit of excitement around.
"Oh, no" exclaimed the detective.
Just lot of talk. Nothing un-
usual" And then he turned to eye
another unfortunate caller.
1t is said, however, that twice
man called Mr.. Greene on the tele-
phone, told him OF the plans to
murder both him and Mr.. Carter and
blow up the plant, then hung. up be-
fore the call could be traced. Au-
thorities believe the calls were made
by some discharged employe, but
whether he intended real harm or
thought to even his score by fright
ening the print office is not now
known.
Evening star., 1925-03-13
Method in Her Madness.
From the Peoples Magazine.

From the Peoples Magazine.
He Con honeymoon)-Darli I never
dared hope you would accept me.
I'll explain" returned his wife. 'I
consulted a fortune teller the other
day, and she told me that my second
marriage would make me very happy
and wealthy, so, of course, I wanted
to get my first marriage over as soon
as l could"
Evening star., 1925-03-13
LEG|ONNA|RES BACK
ORATORY CONTEST
Sergeant Jasper Post Res
oIutions Approve The Stars
Second Big Event.

Resolutions indorsing the National
OratoricaI Contest were adopted last
night at a meeting of Sergeant Jasper
Post of the American Legion at the
City Club.
Calling attention to the fact that
The Star is now engaged in further
ing the second national contest, the
subject of which is 'The Constitution
of the United States" the resolutions
stated:
The American Legion. basis of
membership being service to country,
has an inherent interest in the Con-
stitution of the United States, the
constitution of the American Legion
providing, For God and country-to
uphold and defend the Constitution Of
the United States of America" to
which all members are obligated to
subscribe.
Program I'm Schools.
1.-The American Legion has adopted
and is following a definite program of
schools a close and systematic study
of the organic and fundamental law
Of our Government.
Therefore, be 1t resolved, That the
members of the Sergeant Jasper Post,
No. 13, District of Columbia Depart
ment, take this opportunity to heartily
indorse the promotion of the second
national oratorical contest, not only
from the patriotic viewpoint, but be-
cause the contest discusses the great
est document in history-the Consti-
tuition of the United States"
The resolution was introduced by
Commander Thomas ]. Frailey.
Moffett Talks on Planes.
Development of air power on the
sea depends wholly on swift airplane
carriers in large numbers, Rear Ad-
miral William A Moffett, chief OF
the Bureau os Aeronautics, told the
post in an informal address.
The admiral said aircraft will not
make the battleship obsolete. but II
will add complexities and difficulties
to naval warfare. The power that
dominates the air in a naval encoun-
ter will be victor, he thought.
a committee was appointed by
Comdr. Frailey to work out an oper
forum method of procedure for fu-
ture meetings. The committee i.
composed of Thomas z. Walsh. viii
bur c. Pickett and George L. McGurn
Three applicants, Capt. Walter c
Cupp, Archie L. Zack and Ranaldc
Blasi, were elected to membership.
Evening star., 1925-03-13
Keen on Silver.

from the Toronto Star.
A new servant girl. on the day fol-
lowing her arrival, pricked her finger
with a fork and seemed greatly dis
tressed.
Don't alarm yourself, my girl,
the forks are real silver, take my
word for It,"
You are quite sure, ma'am?"
Positive"
Next morning the girl had dis
appeared. So, too, had the silver
Evening star., 1925-03-13
Shepherd Finds Silver Mine

While tending his flock at Cerro
de Pasco, in Peru, a shepherd was as
tonished to find the stones with which
he had embarked his fire melting
away. Investigation revealed he had
hit upon placer silver deposits, and
since that time. in 1880, the region
has become noted for its silver.
Evening star., 1925-03-13

opposed to these unwarranted in
creases.
"All members of this board will do
everything within their power to hold
staple the cost of building in wash
ington. and they will exert all their
influence to persuade their clients to
resist to the utmost this attempt fur
ther to burden the home-buying and
renting public"
Evening star., 1925-03-13
Accidents Will Happen.

From the Toledo Blade.
When a St. Louis girl shot the
wrong man she may have found con-
ISOLATION in the we'll known reflection
that no human being in infallible.
Evening star., 1925-03-13

The WOman's Community Club of
Brandywine, Md, will give a concert
tomorrow afternoon in the Town
Hall. The program will be directed
by Mrs. II. H Mckee.
Evening star., 1925-03-13
ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES.
TONIGHT.

District of Columbia Chapter,
American War Mothers, will meet, s
o'clock, at 522 Sixth street. There
will be a program of music and
speaking and Miss Katherine Parsons
will read the essay which won her
first prize in a recent contest
Evening star., 1925-03-13

Tfvoli Pastime Club will give a
dance tomorrow, 8 pm, in private
ballroom of the Arcade. Visitors well
come.
Evening star., 1925-03-13

The Ohio Girls Club will give n
dance tomorrow, $3.50 pm, at Frank
lin Square Hotel
Evening star., 1925-03-13
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

The Hubbard Home and School As
sociation will meet in the school Mon
day, s pm. The speaker will be Miss
Rose Hardy, director of primary in
struction.
Evening star., 1925-03-13
TOXIC PLANS SUBWAY.
Will Borrow $780, 900, 900 Abroad
for 5O-Mile System.

Correspondence Of the Associated Press.
TOXIC, February 6.-Plans for the
proposed Toxic municipal subway
system have SO far advanced that the
committee in charge is ready to sub
nit the scheme to the government.
The system IS to consist of about
so miles of underground trackage and
and the estimated cost is s100,000.000.
The project is TO be completed within
Is years and the greater part Of the
funds Is expected to be raised by
foreign loans.
Women employed in the Chicago
packing industry work only eight
hours day.
Evening star., 1925-03-13

The Big Sisters of the District will
meet, o'clock, in rectory of St
Patrick's Church.
Evening star., 1925-03-13
His Word Sufficient.

From the Milwaukee Journal.
A Canadian hunter says he has
caught Al skunks since October. No
proof whatever will be demanded.
Evening star., 1925-03-13
The meeting of the Sunday school

The meeting of the Sunday School
Institute viii be held Tuesday, pm,
in parish hall of Church of the Epiph-
any. Rt. Rev. Philip NJ. Rhinela nder,
D. D., will speak on The Holy Spirit
and Religious Education" and Rev.
William A. Masker will have for his
subject, Examinations in the Sunday
School; Their Purpose and Method"
Evening star., 1925-03-13

James T.. Stuart, agent of the
Board of Childrens Guardians, will
address the Fifth District Conference
of Associated Charities, at a meeting
at S16 I street northeast Tuesday aft
ernoon at 4 o'clock.
Evening star., 1925-03-13

The Susan II. Anthony Foundation
will serve tea from 4 to 6 tomorrow
at it's clubrooms, 1913 H street. Mrs.
NJ. r. Nichols will give a history of
the choir boys at pm.
Evening star., 1925-03-13

The Business Women's Council will
meet at Church of the Covenant.
Evening star., 1925-03-13

A tea will be given by the Sisters
of Charity of st. Vincent's Orphan
Asylum Sunday from to pm,
under auspices of the Ladies' Aux
Hilary. Musical program. Friends
inyited
Evening star., 1925-03-13

The National Fellowship Club Will
give a dance tomorrow night at the
Cairo. Visitors and strangers well
come.
Evening star., 1925-03-13

The City CIub--Cabaret dance to-
morrow, to IL, in ballroom of club.
Evening star., 1925-03-13

b. H Streeks will give an illus
trated lecture on Interior Decora-
tions for Modern Needs" o'clock,
at knights of Columbia Evening
School, 1914 Massachusetts avenue.
Evening star., 1925-03-13
MEMORIAL BRIDGE
WILL START JUNE |,
SHERRILL BELIEVES

Continued from First Page.)
Evening star., 1925-03-13

Fraternity dinner of Kappa Gam
ma Gallaudet College will be given
at Burlington Hotel
Evening star., 1925-03-13

The District branch, National
Woman's Party, will meet Sunday,
4:30 pm, at Twenty-first street north
east. Mrs. Helen S. Rapley will speak
on THE Status of Women Among
American Indians" All invited.
Evening star., 1925-03-13

The League for Industrial Democ-
racy Will meet, s o'clock, at S11 +
street DR.. Frederick q. Cottrell will
speak.
Evening star., 1925-03-13

In the scale of hardness the ruby
stands at 8, and will therefore scratch
Evening star., 1925-03-13

The Atlantic Club will meet, 1880
o'clock, at 1928 Cathedral avenue.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-17
.F|NNEGAN Meets
KENNEDY ON THURS.
Boston "HoneybOy" Makes Con-
neCticut Debut in Waterbury

After following the ring activities
of "Honeyboy" Finnegan through a
long distance telescope, Connecticut
boxing fans are going to get a
closeup Of the fighting Boston Irish
man on Thursday night of this week
when he appears on George Null
ligan's indoor boxing card at the
state armory. Waterbury. Finne-
cams opponent will be Billy Ken
nedy of New Orleans, who not long
ago furnished Kid Kaplan with a
very interesting evenings entertain
ment at Bayonne. N. ].
Fistic sharps around Connecticut
are generally OF the opinion that
Kid Kaplan will eventually risk his
title against Finnegan and the ap-
pearance of the Hub southpaw in
Kaplan's own state, will give the
Nutmeg fans a chance to compare
the two boys. No doubt Kaplan's
home town, Meriden. as we'll as the
rest Of the state will be generously
represented at the ringside to see
no" illlHeRan SHAPES up,
In Billy Kennedy. Finnegan meets
lad, whose best weapon Is a fast
left hand. Although Kaplan de-
feated Kennedy at Bayonne. N. j.,
the champions camp vouches for
the statement that the Meriden Mite
had to be in top form to keep the
southerner away from him. Kaplan
fought Kennedy just previous to the
championship match with Babe
Herman in Waterbury. At the time
Of the Kennedy bout, KapIan was
in great shape but unfortunately
suffered Il relapse when attacked by
malaria just previous 10 the Herman
affair.
Finnogan makes his Connecticut
debut, sporting one Of the finest
ring records any youngster ever
owned. He has defeated Johnny
Dundee, Andy K. o. CLANCY, Danny
! Kramer, Joe Lombardo, Bobby
Garcia, Billy Murphy Andy Bowen,
Chuck Ward. Goldie A'Hearn. Fred
| die Jacks, Joie Fox, Babe Herman
and countless others. He is nc
/ prima donna, either. for he always
gives the fans run for their money
and is in constant demand through
out the east.
Finnegan's match with Kennedy
ar Waterbury will be over the /
round route and will be preceded by
three eight FOUNDERS, making 80
rounds of entertainment for the
evening.
RED" Garren Of Waterbury and
Eddie Lord, also Of Waterbury. but
now a member Of Kid Kaplan's camr
and one Of the states most promis
ing Youngsters, clash in the round
scmi-fnal.
Willie ShuErue will indulge In hi
second comeback bout when h
meets Pop HUMPHREYS Of England
for eight rounds. The opening
eight rounder will .be between Will,
Devlin and Wop Manoleum.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-17

~ Gymnasium IS
BUSY EVERY DAY
Physical Training, Basketball,
Boxing and Wrestling Schedule

Physical Director Joseph Herg-
strom of the Y. NJ, G. A, is groom
ing two volley ball teams which will
enter the VolIey ball league this
month. The mon show interest and
ability and with two more weeks
practice, will make 1t interesting for
any team in the city.
The schedule for the ~" gymna-
Stun this week shows that every
minute will be occupied. Physical
training, basketball, boxing and
wrestling claim the attention of the
majority OF the members.
The schedules for the remainder
| Of the week is as follows
Today $50 a. m, iirclnen's class,
| $50 p. M. older business mems
class, $50 p. H. Employed boys
10 class S y. m. Industrial League
basketball games, first game p. +,
Corbins VS.. New Britain Machine,
second game Fafnirs VS., Russell &
| Erwin,
Wednesday, 4 p. m. High school
| class, $50 p. N. younger business
men, p. IN. Employed "A" class,
5 y. m. Industrial basket ball prac-
tlce.
Thursday, 4 p. m. Junior school
boys, $50 p. m. Older business
mems class, 7 p. m. Employed boys
"B" class, $50 y. m. Senior leaders
corps
Friday, $50 a. m. firemcn's class,
p. IN. High school basket ball lea
que Hinky- Drinks VS.. Hustlers, $50
p. III. Younger business mems class
p. m. Employed "a" Class basket
ball league Arrows vs.. Quahogs
/ Night Hawks vs.. Notre Dame, $50
p. m. Young mems class.
Saturday, 9:15 a. N. Junior lead
ers corps, 10 III. Junior school boy
basket ball league, Senators vs.,
Pirates, Apachcs VS.. Pioneers, Sena-
tors vs.. New Britain Jrs., MohaWks
vs.. Pioneers, II q, m. Boys swim
ming class for beginners, II to 3
?. m. Factory basket ball practice,
3 to 3 p. m. Saturday afternoon b.
&. league practice, 3 p. m. Jr. Life
saving and swimming instruction.
Saturday, 7 p. m. Employed "B
class basket ball league, Red Jackets
VS.. Runabouts, Celtics vs.. Speed
BOYS.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-17
.CLINCH MATCHED
With HUGHIE REED
New Britain Ace TO Meet Tough
Customer Thursday

40 jimmy Ciinch New Brlain's lead
ing contributor TO the iistiC game,
will engage in the battle OF his
career Thursday evening at 8 o'clock
when the Crescent a. G., will stage
its second amateur show OF the
season at odd Follows hall in Arch
street. He will be matched with
Hughio Reed of New Haven u
colorcd boy, who is reported a pic
turc Of Buddy Faulkes the little lad
of Waterbury who was the idol Of
boxing fans in the etate a few years
ago. If Reed even approaches
Faulkcs then Clinch is in for the
time of his young life, They will
be matched at 1870 pounds.
Generally at amateur shows the
boys, who appear do not weigh more
than 135 pounds. But on this card
prospects Of a so between heavier
lads are bright. Walter Burrell of
KensnGton, who tips the beam at
155 pounds Is craving action and
the club is eeoking Il good boy to
oppose him. 8urrill halls from
Philadelphia where he appeared in
several am9tonr shows and he is re-
ported rs being there"
This city New Haven, Mcriden and
Bristol are represented in the en-
tries already received. The local
lads are modest If you go by the
fact that they have requested Presi-
dent john Walsh Of the club not to
announce their entries. But when
pressed for a reason, it SINNERS
down to one or two-they do not
want to be kidded by the gang
until after the show or they do not
want 10 be tod at home TO lay off
The latter seems the more reason.
| able.
There will be eight bouts on the
program each TO go three rounds tt
q decision. In case the Judges dc.
eide a draw there will he a fourth
round after which q decision will be
made by the judges or refreec, wht
will be John r. Willis. All the con
testants weigh in mt the ringsidt
and are examined by q physician be
fore they are allowed to go at it
The first show was corker Thi!
one is expected TO be even more so