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Evening star., 1925-03-31
COOLIDGE SEEKS FACTS
ON PRINTER DISCHARGES
Letters Exchanged Between Presi-
dent and Carter to Ascertain
Exact Status.

Although the Department of JUS
tice has not transmitted to the White
House a report on an investigation
of conditions at the Government
Printing Office, there has been fire.
quent correspondence between the
President and the public printer to
ascertain the facts in the controversy,
arising over discharge of several
score printers by the Public Printer
about three weeks ago, a spokesman
for the President said at the White
House today.
Both the President and George II.
Carter, the public printer, desire to
observe the law in all respects, it
was indicated, and the correspond
ence has bene carried on, with the
intention to clarity the law as viewed
by all interested parties
Evening star., 1925-03-31
ESKIMOS SLAY BABIES
WHEN FOOD is SCARCE
Boy Infants Given Preference Over
Girls as Rule, Says Knud
Rasmussen.
By the Associa ted Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK. March 31.-Knud
Rasmussen, Arctic explorer and stu
dent of Eskimo customs, arrived in
New York today on the steamship
Aurania, on his way TO Ottawa, where
he will report to the Canadian gov
ernment on the killing by Eskimos
of girl babies in the upper Hudson
Bay country.
He said the custom originated in
the difficulty of securing food for
large families.
IF there is not provender enough.
they kill the babies Immediately
after birth by smothering them" ="
said Mr.. Rasmussen. 'If d girl baby,
prior to birth, is pledged in marriage,
the mother will preserve it. If not,
the infant is killed. Boy babies have
greater value and are seldom, if
ever, killed.
Evening star., 1925-03-31
BOTH MILEPOST REACHED
BY PRESIDENTS FATHER
Col. Coolidge Observes Anniversary
With But Little Change From
His Daily Routine
BY the Associate Press.

ApN tiie AssOclate0 freSs.
PLYMOUTH, VT, March 3l.-Col.
John G. Coolidge, father of the Presi-
dent. varied his usual program but
little today in observing his S0th
birthday. Friends who called in the
morning to offer their congratula-
tions were informed that Col. Cool
idge planned to go for a ride later
in the day, but that there would be
no other departure from routine.
Hale and rugged and showing few
signs of his advanced age, Col. Cool
idge rose at his usual hour finished
his ordinary chores about house and
barn and then went for the mail. 1t
was heavy budget. with letters of
birthday greeting from relatives and
friends in all parts of the country.
Scores of kilograms also reached the
Coolidge farmhouse in the forenoon,
one being a message from the Presi-
dent and Mrs. Coolidge. Reading of
his birthday mail occupied a large
part of the day for the colonel.
Evening star., 1925-03-31
BOARD TO CONSIDER
SHOALS LEASING
President Refers to Commits
sion Electric Power Dis
posaI at Big Plant.

The question OF leasing hydroelec-
trio power developed by the Wilson
Dam at Muscle Shoals. Ala, will be
referred by President Coolidge to the
Muscle Shoals Commission, recently
created under House resolution for
study by its membership. Meanwhile,
however, Secretary Weeks will go
forward with his plans to ask for
private bids on the power.
President Suggests Inquiry.
President Coolidge believes the spe-
cial commission should inquire into
jhe subject with view of determin
ting whether the contracts under
which the power would be leased in
accordance with the War Secretary
plans would conflict with the futul e
disposition of the Muscle Shoals prof.
ect as a whole by Congress.
1t is the policy of President Cool
idge to lease the power I'm the event
the commission finds that plan fea-
sible, and to make it available to con-
sumers without delay, at the same
time providing way to prevent the
dams power facilities from standing
idle.
Secretary Weeks Expresses View.
In the opinion of Secretary Weeks
the bids should be asked for and con-
tracts let with power enterprises by
AIuly 1, at which time ii is estimated
~ minimum of 100000 horsepower
daily will he produced. He believes
also that private companies will pur-
chase the power under contracts
which can be revoked after 80 days
notice by the Government and dis
posed of so that there can be no con-
hict between them and whatever dis
position Congress may ultimately ap-
prove.
Evening star., 1925-03-31
w. R. & E. HITS PROJECT.
Protests Extending Capital Trac.
tion Bus Line to Holly Street.

The Washington Railway and Elec-
trio Co., through Vice President Bow
en-; objected to the proposed extension
of the Capital Traction Co. bus line
on Alaska avenue at an informal con
ference at the District Building tc-
day.
At the suggestion of the Sixteenth
Street Heights Citizens Association
the Capital Traction Co. is seeking
to extend the busses on Alaska ave-
nue. to Holly street. thence to Thir-
teenth, to Floral and thence back to
Alaska avenue. Maj. Covell said the
Washington Railway and Electric Co
contended this extension would cut
into a territory now served by it.
Evening star., 1925-03-31
ATTORNEY is MISSING.
John j. Phelan, Estate Trustee,
Gone Since March 8.

NEW YORK, March 31.-John ].
Phelan of Newark. n. j.. prominent
New York attorney, has been sought
by the Missing Persons Bureau since
March 9, it was learned last night.
Mr.. Phelan Is one of the trustees Of
the S1,000,000 estate of his father.
An action was brought in the Su-
preme Court recently by the heirs
demanding that the three trustees
give an accounting of what they have
done with the money and also de-
mandinG their removal.
Evening star., 1925-03-31
PARIS AND LONDON
MAY REACH ACCORD
Proposed Pact Would Be
Void Unless Germany
Enters League.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
PARIS, March 31.-A security pact
which includes the proviso that 1t
shall become null and void unless
Germany becomes a member of the
League of Nations may overcome the
difference between the French and
British governments on the possi-
bility of making a guarantee ar
rangement before the league assem-
bly, meets in September. it was said
today in official circles.
There is much surprise over the
British attitude on this point at a
time when the French government
is coming around to the idea, first
launched from London, that Germany
must be member of the league.
Premier Herriot appears deter
mined that Germany's entrance into
the league shall be a condition for
acceptance of her security proposal.
There is an inclination in French cir
cles to doubt the efficaciousness of
any guarantee pact that has not, in
addition to other foundations, the
support and moral influence OF the
league.
The premiers collaborators are
working on the text of the reply to
Foreign Minister Stresemann's offer,
which probably will be communicated
to the allies this week and to Ger
many next week.
Evening star., 1925-03-31
CHEVY CHASE STUDENT
WINS $2,5OO YALE PRIZE
Richard w. Harr Will Also Get
Opening With Big Construc-
tion Concern.

Richard Whitmore Harr of Chevy
Chase, Md, student at Sheffield
Scientific School Yale University, has
been awarded the Thompson-Starre
prize of $4,000 for meritorious work in
the building construction course.
Mr.. Harr. under provisions Of the
award, will receive practical training
in building construction with the
Thompson-StarrettC Co. He is the first
recipient of the prize, which was es-
tablished through Mr.. and Mrs. Louis
j. Horowitz of New York.
In addition to his excellent schola s.
tic record in this course, Mr.. Harr re-
ceived general two-year honors for ex-
cellence in all his studies in 1924-25.
Mr.. Harr is the son of William r.
Harr of the law firm of Harr & Bates
Of this city. He prepared for Yale at
Central High School,
Evening star., 1925-03-31

1t pays to read the want columns of
The Star. Hundreds of situations are
obtained through them
Evening star., 1925-03-31
FRUIT CROP ESCAPES.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

MARTINSBURG, w. Va, March 81.
Low temperatures did not injure
apple trees and probably did not hurt
peaches, fruit growers today said
after an examination of the buds.
One more week of cool nights,
holding back development, will make
the situation normal here.
Evening star., 1925-03-31
FIRE COSTS THIRD LIFE.

NORFOLK, Va, March 81. = The
death of Mrs. Simon Rush here yes
terday evening brought the death list
of the fire which early IN the day
destroyed the home. and store of Mr..
Rush to three. two children, Elsie,
aged 6, and Josephine. 10 months,
having perished in the flames. Mr..
Rush was seriously injured in at
tempting to save his family.
Evening star., 1925-03-31
Plans Air Flight to Aid Princess

LIVERPOOL, March 31.-Dr. Bert
ram c. Eskell of New York Cityy, on
arriving here today, left Immediately
for Croydon to begin an airplane
flight to Rome to perform an opera
tion on an Italian princess, niece of
King Victor Emmanuel
Evening star., 1925-03-31

If you want work, read the want
columns of The Star.
Evening star., 1925-03-31
in cretonne
$500
$500
S65.OO
$1,000
$500
t. S5.95
Drapery Department

tains, slip covers table runners pillows, etc.
Gorgeous colorngs, wonderful patterns.
New Importations. Very special prices pre-
vail. Qualities usually S1.5O to $500 yard
this season will sell at $1.00 to SIPS yard.
Select now and let us estimate.
Light Weight Madras Curtains; suitable for
windows or doors.
Regularly $3.50; to close at $4.25 pair
Regularly s10.50; to close at $5.25 pair
Stenciled Crash Covers; regular 81 90 to $3.50
For this sale half regular price
Odd Curtains and Panels, in white cream and
ecru. Only half regular price
See the New Ruffed Curtains with colored
ruffles and valances. Also the solid color
ones. Prices $3.75 to $3.50 pair.
New Nets, Voiles, Marquisettes, in white,
cream, ecru and colors are shown in great
variety
Evening star., 1925-03-31
Domestic Floor Covering

Domestic Floor Coverings
Fine Quality Seamless Administer Rugs: 9x12
size ize.-----.r----.---.---.$ $500 and $4,000
Summer Rugs in all their glory of color and
design arriving daily. Many
exclusive qualities and designs and all lend
themselves gracefully to the we'll appointed
home.
Evening star., 1925-03-31
Fiber Rugs
Grass Rug.

Imported and Domestic Linoleums-A wealth
of patterns and colorings is available to
those of discriminating taste who seek the
exclusive in this fine floor covering
Evening star., 1925-03-31
Living Room. Suite

3-piece Cane Living Room
Suite; attractive design and
coverings I
The Washington times., 1925-02-04
COOL|DGEURGED
To MAKE TRIP
To TEXAS
Chamber Of Commerce Plans
to Have Him Meet Presi-
dent Gales in May

Prospects of Presidential trip
to Texas in May frightened today
following receipt at the White
House of still another invitation 10
visit the Lone Star State.
Today's invitation urged Presi'
dent Coolidge to attend the seventh
annual convention Of the West
Texas Chamber of Commerce, Sec
ond largest commercial organiza-
ton in the world, at Mineral
Springs, May 4, and 6. 1t was
extended by G.. C. Walsh, president
Of the chamber, and Senators May.
field and Sheppard, and the entire
House delegation.
Should Mr.. Coolidge accept-and
he has indicated he will If possible
plans have been made to have the
Executive meet President Gales OF
Mexico at the watering resort.
The President already has been
invited to attend the annual con-
vention OF the Associated Adver-
Using Clubs of the World at Hous-
ton Nav 8 to IA, and, as Houston is
but an overnight ride. from Mineral
Springs, 1t is hoped he will attend
both occasions.
BY unanimous vote, the Texas
legislature has invited the President
to come to Texas, while the lest act
o.: former Governor Pat Neff and
the first act OF Governor ma" Fer
guson was to extend u similar inVi-
ia ton.
The Washington times., 1925-02-04
6 RACE HORSES
BURN At NEW
ORLEANS
Mamaud, Fair Orient, Simple.
ity, Bench Manager, jolly.
and MuIdraugh Lose Lives

NEW ORLEANS, La, Feb. A.
Six race horses were today burned
to death when barn No. S6 at the
Fair Grounds race track was de-
stroyed by fire Of unknown origin,
The horses were valued at $4,000
and the barn at $4,000. Barn No.
81 was damaged, and several horses
in adjoining stables broke from
their stalls and stampeded.
Firemen have been unable TO
search the ruins so as TO determine
definitely whether the animals are
dead, but stable hands declare they
could not have escaped.
The missing horses are Mamaud,
HAir Orient, Simplicity, Muldraugh,
Bench Manager. and jolly. The
latter two, valued at $4,000, are
owned by James Keller. The first
four, valued at $4,000, are owned
by Colonel Robert i. Baker.
The fire originated in barn 36
and spread with lightning speed
throughout the building, licking Up
hay, harness, and dry, inflammable
wood. Stable boys were unable to
enter to remove the stock.
The Washington times., 1925-02-04
ICE CARNIVAL TO
Be COLORFUL
EVENT
Program to Reach Climax
Tonight Under Bright
Lights and Flares

? washington's biggest Toe carnival
will open on the mirror pool Of
the Lincoln Memorial, at 4 o'clock
today, with. a climax tonight, un-
der colored lights and flares.
The Army Band will begin to
play for the skaters at 3 o'clock.
and at 4 p. m. the races will be.
gin. The hour was especially ar
ranged to allow school children to
get to the pool on time. Cups,
medals and ribbons will be award
cd the neetest.
One of the features of the after
noon program will be a baseball
game, played on ice skates, be-
tween the Polar Bears and the
Snowbirds.
Another big attraction will be
the 1O0-yard dash by three cham.
pion girl skaters-Merrill Shire.
man. Claire Hollis and Florence
O'Connell. ..-
The Fairgrounds department and
office in charge of public buildings
and grounds are assisting.
The night pageant promises to
be coIorful, and attended by Wash
Many will come in costume. Acety'
lene flares and Greek fire will light
up the scene.
At o'clock. the skaters in cos
tune will begin the grand march
before the judges stand, for the
award of cups and prizes, botr
for skating skill and for unique
attire.
The Washington times., 1925-02-04
-
.VlARD|NA|V III Do
Films! RAMS
0 j IT
Local Players End Season
This Week With -
Dolls House"

The Rams Head Players. best
OF the Little Theater groups
Washington has been given, Is
this week singing valedictory to
the stage for the current season.
Lack OF public support Il attri-
buted to the early close OF the
scheduled nine weeks season.
The beautiful Wardman Park
Tneater, which houses the Rams
will be used as a motion picture
house, according to unverified
runlor, with broad enough
schedule to permit Of booking
such audible attractions a. wish
to use the house.
Ibsen's "A Dolls House" is the
farewell attraction by Robert
Bells players. Josephine Hutch
inson is In the role of Nora.
The production of Ibsen's opus
last night was well done. Jose
phine Hutchinson, cast in the role
of Nora, gave an excellent per.
Torrance and local little theatar''
enthusiasts will have to decide
whether this role or that Of
Louisette is Miss Hutchinson's.
Walter w. Beck was back in
bAlC NctGL aASOk tlA tbBGGHG0s
AS Torvald IIelmer, the Nor
wegian "Babbitt," he did well.
Robert Bell in the quiet and
gloomy character OF Doctor Rank
was excellent.
Nils Krogstad, the unhappy
blackmailer, was played by
Ranald Slavery. Others in the
cast were Ann Ives, Ruth Har.
rison, Leona Roberts. Emmett LIE
Compile. Amanda Chittum and
Ninitschka McCully.
The setting. as usual, is de.
signed by James Reynolds. It Is
perhaps the one part Of the
Rams Head production that all
agree is excellent. However. we
believe that the stage manager
should remove the Q. Henry
books he has placed along Rey-
nold's painted bookcase.
To evaluate the acts one finds
that the first is a bit overdone.
In the final act Ibsen has put
the best possibilities In the play
and both Miss Hutchinson and
Beck make their best perform
ances in this part.
IRWIN SHAPIRO.
The Washington times., 1925-02-04
DIRECTS
HIS FIRST
MEETING
A. E. Of 1. Leaders Convene
at Miami to Settle Unions
Dispute

MIAMI, Fla, Feb. 4.--National
labor leaders, here for the first
meeting OF the executive council,
American Federation of Labor, since
the death Of their late chief, Samuel
Gompers, said today that no mat.
tiers OF extraordinary Importance"
would be brought up and that only
routine business would be tran
sacted.
William Green, Gompers' success.
sor. presided over the first session
this morning, which was held be.
hind closed doors, as will be all
other sessions during the week or
more the labor chieftains are here.
James Duncan, first vice presi-
dent, who resigned when Green
was elected to succeed Gompers, Is
not here, but his resignation Is to
be acted upon.
Green to Speak.
A public meeting will be held
Friday night in Royal Palm Park,
when Green and others will speak.
It is thought probable that some
intimation OF the policies Of the
new administration will be given at
that time.
One Of the important questions to
be considered by the labor chief
tains, according to high officials,
il, the dispute between the Inter.
national. Unions OF Bricklayers and
Plasterers az to which union should
do stucco work. It 10 understood
the council will endeavor to adj
lust this.
The Washington times., 1925-02-04
4 INJURED IN
! D. c. TRAFFIC
! M|SHAPS
Car From italian Embassy
Smashed in Three-Cor-
nered Collision

- Four persons were injured in
traffic mishaps yesterday and last
night. One driver failed to stop.
Ira Rose, four, 1910 Military road
northwest. while coasting in front
OF her home ran into a tree receiv-
ing decorations to the scalp and
body. bruises. He was treated at
Emergency Hospital.
Maynard o. Deck. $50 Fifth
street northwest, was hit by an
automobile at Eleventh and e
streets northwest, which failed to
stop after hitting him. Police. hav-
ing the number of the car. hope to
arrest the driver today. Deck was
treated at Emergency Hospital for
injuries to his leg.
Mrs. Alice Mcdonald, sixty, 2512
Q street northwest, was injured
when car in which she was riding
collided with another at Fourteenth
and B streets northwest. She was
treated at Emergency, and later
taken home.
Mrs. Arthur Berthianne, OF Nc.
Lean, Va, was injured when q. car
driven by her husband collided with
another at New Cut and Foxhall
roads northwest. She refused hos
pital treatment.
No one was hurt in q three-cor-
nered accident involving q car be
longing to the italian embassy and
driven by Amalia Di Garalono. The
embassy car collided with one car
parked in front of 1146 Sixteenth
street northwest, causing it to col.
Ede with another car, also parked
The Washington times., 1925-02-04
SHOT
IN At TEMPT
At HOLDUP
Wounded by LunchVoon1 Clerk
After Scuffle Around Cash
Register

An unknown colored man IL in
a serious condition at Emergency
Hospital today from gunshot
wound received when he Is alleged
to have attempted to hold up q
lunchroom early today at 1s47 L
street northwest, owned by John
Volugaris.
The unknown man, evidently
drunk. entered the lunchroom about
a. m. today with his hand in his
hip pocket as though he was armed.
When he wandered over toward the
cash register. two other colored men,
Frank williams, 1921 L street
northwest. and William O'Connor.
1923 Twentieth street northwest,
who were in the room, left to call
police.
After. Williams and O'Connor had
left. the man started to take money
cut of the cash register, according to
police. Then John A. Asuestas,
twenty-three, a clerk in the lunch.
room tried to stop him. The drunken
man scuffled with Asuestas, finally
throwing him through window. in.
jurying his hand. The lunchroOm
employee then went into back room,
got O gun and shot the trouble maker
In the neck.
A few minutes lister police entered
and found the unknown man lying
on the floor. He was taken to Elmer
gency Hospital, and has not yet been
able to tell police who he is on give
his explanation OF the affair.
Asuestas was treated for his cuts
ct Emergency Hospital and then
removed to the Third precinct where
he will be held pending the outcome
of the other mans wounds.
The Washington times., 1925-02-04
NEW ITALIAN ENVOY
DISCOUNTS DEBT TALK

ROME, Feb. 1.-The possibility
that immediate negotiations would
be undertaken to fund the Italo'
American debt of $4,000. 900 900 was
somewhat discounted today ny
Giacomo De Martina, the new
Italian ambassador to the United
States
II have not as yet fixed the date
for my sailing for America" he
said. at is likely I shall wait and
consult with Prince Caetani before
going to the United States"
Prince Caetani Is being succeeded
by De MARITIME. Dispatches from
Washington said the American Gov
eminent expected him to arrive
shortly and outline a plan for
funding the debt.
The Washington times., 1925-02-04
HORIZONTAL.

klOR1LOXN4fALs
/. To drop from a height upon
hooks or stakes.
5. A radical believed to exist "A
xylene.
10. Figuratively, the whole range
or sequence.
IL. The east or southeast wind
II. In the "Idylls Of the King,
! the wife Of Geraint.
Is. Perform.
IL. Greek combining form mean
ing guest or stranger.
Is. Obsolete variant Of eager.
10. Variant of though.
90. Terminals.
81. Selenium Chem. SYM
%. Avoirdupois (abbr.).
%. Abbreviation OF q large Eastern
State.
25. A railroad abbreviation mean.
ing goods not otherwise speci
fed
q. Falkland Islands (abbr).
90. Large, amphibious, short-legged
mammals.
81. Point of compass (abbr.).
SO. Definite article.
80. A continent (abbr).
IS. Jesus Christ (abbr.).
81. A direction (abbr.I
So. To clinch, as a bargain.
IL. Japanese sash.
4S. American. abbreviated combin.
ing form.
Is. Mphammedan proper name.
Sc. Small spot in cotton cloth.
81. Improved Order Of Red Men
(abbr.l.
Is. Greek combining form meaning
white powder whicn forms vel.
low salts.
SO. The aggregate Of plants grow
ing without cultivation in a
country.
81. Either edge of a square sail.
So. Having the unpleasant odof
and taste produced in sub
stances Of organic origin by
molds.
VERTICAL.
1. To wrap wire around q fish-line
2. Variant Of ameer.
8. Destitute OF clothing.
4. Certificate t(abbrl.
8. Pronoun.
z. Superfine quality.
The Washington times., 1925-02-04
RAIL WORKERS
GRANTED PAY
INCREASE
Railway Labor Board APP
proves Salary Boost to Con-
ductors and Trainmen

CHICAGO, Feb. Ain a decision
made public today by the United
States Railroad Labor Board, in
creases amounting to approximately
$2s3,183 a year are granted to
2,52S conductors and trainnen on
a number of the smaller railroads.
The case, known as the appeal OF
the Brotherhood of Railroad Train.
men, Order of Railway Conductors
against the Ann Arbor Railroad
Company, ct al, MAKES the rates cf
pay equal to that agreed on by
employees and carriers in the east
ern, southeastern and western ter
ritories.
The increases granted by the
board are effective from February
/. Requests for changes in rules
and working conditions were re-
manded for further conferences.
The Washington times., 1925-02-04
DEATHS

Annie Ferguson. seventy-nine years,
Little Sisters OF the Poor
William Krans, fifty-five, Tuberculosis
Hospital.
Frank c. Dere. twenty-seven Garfield
Hospital.
Charles Dickens. sixty-six. GallinEer
Harry X. Sellers, forty-eight. Emer-
gency Hospital.
Harry Englehart. thirty-seven, Gar
field Hospital.
Joseph Enoch. sixty-four, No. 6oe
Twelfth street northwest.
Augusta Krupsaw, nineteen, Emer-
gency Hospital.
Jesse 5. Pheasant. sixty-nins. No.
1895 Jackson street northeast.
John E. Nalley, seventy eight. No.
1912 NJ street southeast.
Rose e. Beacham, ninety-two. No.
462S Fessenden street northwest.
John w. Kelly, seventy-one. st. Eliza
beths Hospital.
Emanuel Fundulakis. forty-one. st.
Eliza beths Hospital pc.
oden B, Gray. fifty.five. No 81 Ran
dolph street northwest.
Il. Veverley Elston. eight, No. So4 e
street southeast
Major Dlckerson. twenty-nine. Freed
mems Hospital.