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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-22

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general manager: Mrs. Dewart. F.. A.
Walker. Stewart Olivier. Gilbert T.
Hoses. c. T. Dixon and F.. $. Friendly.
business associates Of the editor. and a
era ndniece Of Mr.. Munser. Mrs. Allan
w. Mansfield OF Meriden. Conn. and
DR.. Oastler.
The funeral ARA ngements will he
announced later.
What disposition Mr.. Munsey made
OF his large estate. which included his
two New York papers. proba bly, will
not he made known until the filing Of
his will. Mr.. Munsey IL understood
TO have been interested in a chain
grocery system in New York and to
have held extensive interests in vari-
Gus enterprises. His aggregate wealth
is said by general report to have
reached several million dollars.
President Sends Coincidence
Message OF coincidence from Presi-
dent Coolidge and other high public
officials came TO the associates of Mr.
Munsey when his death becam
known. Messages were received from
Senator Charles Curtis of Kansas ma
tority leader Of the Senate: Represent
ative Bertrand Smell of New York.
Representative Hamilton Fish of New
York. Senator James w. Wadsworth
jr., of New York. William Howard
Taft. Chief Justice of the United
States; Herbert Hoover, Secretary of
Commerce; Postmaster General New
Senator Reed Smoot of Utah and Sen
ator Arthur Capper of Kansas
During his varied career as news
paper and magazine publisher. Mr.
Munsey edited or owned about score
of publica tons
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-22
BECKETT CLEARED
IN KILLING BANDIT
Hero OF Spectacular Pay Roll
HoId-Up Released From
Formal Arrest.

A coroner's jury yesterday eXoner-
ated Andrew Beckett. colored messen-
ger Of Frank r. Ielleff's store. from
blame for killing George Maxwell. col
ored, one of the three hold-up mon
who attempted 10 rob him of n $500"
pay roll Saturday.
I'm defense Of life and properly"
was the reason assigned by the jury
impaneled by Coroner j. Ramsey
hewitt, for the shooting. Testimony
at the inquest showed that Beckett
did the shooting with revolver which
he wrested from the hand OF one of
the attempted hold-up men.
Beckett was technically pla ced IN
der arrest pending the inquest sun
day morning, when Maxwell, who
lived at Florida avenue northeast.
died at Emergency Hospital. He wa
released from all custody after the
inquest.
Paul Kennedy Blackiston. one Of the
trio arrested in the hold-up, pleaded
not guilty to a charge of robbery IN
Police Court today before Judge
George H. Macdonald. Upon waving
a preliminary hearing he was he'd
for the action of the grand jury on
bond of So 900.
According to Ralph Given. assist
ant United States attorney. the third
man. James Simpson. lies in critica
condition at Emergency Hospital. and,
because of blood poisoning which has
set in from his bullet wound is not
expected to recover
Blackiston was formerly employed
a the White House.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-22
President Pays
Munsey Tribute;
His Death Shock

President Coolidge paid a tribute
to Frank A. Munsey, publisher CT
the New York Sun, whose death
occurred today, in a telegram sent
to William r. Dewart. general
manager OF the Sun.
THE death Of Frank Munsey
has taken one OF the outsta nding
publishers of our time he said.
He started as poor boy in
Maine. Through energy and an
indomitable will to succeed, typi-
cal OF our true American spirit,
he conquered all obstacles in his
path. A an editor he reached
position OF influence in the coun-
try. His support OF measures ap-
pealing to his judgment was strong
and unfaltering.
Mr.. Munsey was a member OF
the commission appointed by me
to arrange for the celebration Of
the two.hundredth anniversary of
the birth OF George Washington.
The swiftness of his passing has
been the more Of a shock. for very
recently he was a guest at the
cabinet dinner
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-22
ENORMOUS PROFIT SHOWN.
Revelation In London Concurrent WITH
Demand for Probe.

fbN 'ne AESoSisted Press.
LONDON. December 22.-Rsvela-
tions of big profits in rubber here have
been made simultaneously with news
from Washington that alleged n,anipu.
lation OF crude rubber prices by British
colonial governments will be the sub.
Ject OF congressional Investigation
There also are statements that q tenn
Dorary fall in the price OF rubber NAV
he expected during the year. but that
unless consumption Is severely cur.
tailed it will he in excess OF full pro.
duction within year or two
British rubber compa MES are de-
clared b. the Daily Express to have
increased profits by about 30. 900 900
during the year 1925. Americas pur-
chases, exceeding c 100 900. 900 formed
the greater part OF this enormous
transa ction. As consequence of the
large earnings many c1 rubber
shares have risen to ca and Fs. Brit.
ish plantations furnished in the neigh.
horhood Of one-h half the worlds pro
duction, or about 0.00O tons
Some of the spectators in rubber
are asserted to have lost heavily last
week when spot prices. due largely to
American influences on the market
dropped nearly shilling There was
a partial reaction. however At the end
OF the week and the situa ton Ia not
being viewed with General alarm on
the market. where Il is asserted that
the law Of supply and demand must
finally determine prices
1T is not known whether Parliament
before adiourning for the Christmae
holidays. will take up the charse Of
bad faith made by Representative Hull
OF Tennessee against Great Britain,
with regard to alleged manipulation
OF crude rubber, or Of the statement OF
Representative Tiison. who proposed
the investigation Of the rubber Aitua.
ton which is to be held by the Con.
gress, that Americans were paving
s'00 900, 600 annually as tribute to
Great Britain because Of it's control OF
rubber prices If Parliament does
not take up the matter before it rises
for the holiday recess ii cannot be dis.
cussed until early in February, when
the new session starts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-22
FLYERS ASKED TO TAKE TRIP.
MacReady and DooIittle Invited to
Pilot Plane.
By the Associated Preas


NEW YORK, Dece mber PA non
stop airplane fight across the North
Pole possibly backed by Henry Ford.
is now in prospect. according to re-
ports current here.
Partial substantiation of the report
is contained in admission by McCoolt
Field authorities at Dayton. Ohio. that
two of the hest known Ayers had been
invited to pilot a plane from Point
Barrow. Alaska. to Spitzbergen across
the top OF the world.
Although Mr. Ford could not he
reached last night. executives at his
factory said they had no knowledge of
the proposed flight. and added that it
might be one Of the manS propositions
constantly placed before the manufac-
turer.
Ford Owns Plane.
Mr.. Ford has turned his attention to
arrlane manufacture recently. and
owns an all-metal plane which. it is
believed. will be used on the proposed
flight. Information here indicates
that Mr.. Ford conferred with those in
terested in the flight some weeks ago.
With jalmur Stefansson. the noted
Arctic explorer. is said to he the NOV
ing spirit OF the expedition which it
is thought will leave next April or
George f. wilkins English explorer
veteran of two South Pole dashes, and
Stefansson's companion on previous
expeditions: DR.. Isaiah Bowman. di-
rector of the American Geographical
Society. and Malcolm Alexander Smith
e1-year-old Alaskan prospector and ex-
plorer. Wilkins and Bowman have
gone to Detroit to see Mr.. Ford.
Noted Airmen Invited.
Lieuts John A. MacReady and James
H. Doolittle of McCook Field have
been invited to GO on the polar trip.
1t is understood they have been asked
to visit Detroit to give their opinion
of the feasibility of the proposed fight.
They regard the flight "a practical
and would like to undertake it.
Lieut.. MacReady. with Lieut.. Oak
ley @. Kelly. made the first trans
continental airpIsne fight few years
aso. Lieut.. Doolittle holds several air
records and won the recent Schneider
cup race ~ Baltimore.
The proposed route IL 1.425 miles
500 from Point Barrow to the Pole
and 625 miles over the tip of the globe
to SpitZbergen. on the other side.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-22
Typhoid Sd Victim in Lansing

LANSING. Mich. December % Up.
Typhoid fever. said to have orig.
mated at church dinner in Eaton
Rapids. Mich, November IS. claimed
it's third victim with the death last
night Of Mrs. James Stebbins of this
city
turen d. Dickinson. former lieu
tenant governor and one Of the "a
stricken, suffered a slight relapse yes
terday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-22
Smithsonian Choice Approved.

Appointment If Dwight G. Morrow
of New York TO a vacancy on the
board OF regents Of the Smit hsonia n
Institution was approved by the House
today in acting on a joint resolution al
ready approved nv the Senate. Repre-
sentatives Of the State Of New York
who called up the resolution stated
that the nomination Of Mr.. Morrow
was made by the Smithsonian author
flies
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-22
CAPITAL WORK PRAISED.
Munsey Prominent as Publisher and
Banker In Washington.

Mr.. Munsey was prominently en-.
gagged in newspaper and banking en-
terprises in the National Capital for
many years. He began his activities
here in 1901 when he purchased the
Washington Times, including it's
morning, evening and Sunday edi-
tons, from Walter s. Hutchins then
president OF the Times Publishing Co
Prior to his assuming the editorship
of the aper. it had been formed by a
group of printers, on A cooperative
plan, and came under the control Of
Representative c. G. Conn of India ma ,
being purchased in 1895 by Stilson
Hutchns.
Mr.. Munsey continued to direct the
Times until June 2s, 1921, when the
entire stock of the company was re-
ported sold to Arthur Brisbane He
stated at the time that he parted with
the paper with great regret and that
he did 1t because Brisbane offered a
much greater price that 1t was worth
to me-"
Prided Self On Record.
During my ownership" he said.
30 far as I have any knowledge, the
Times never has advocated any meas
ure or stood for anything that meant
perAonAl advantage to me-"
|. on May 10, 1910. MT. MunSey
founded the Munsey Trust Co. on the
present site Of the concern. f street
near Fourteenth street. He was the
principal stakeholder and its presi-
dent. Associated with him were c. H.
Pope, treasurer. who still holds that
position with the company in addi-
ton to being vice president, and Will
ton j. Lambert, well known Washing
ton attorney.
The present Munsey Building was
completed in 1918.
The bank conducted it's regular bust.
ness today, but crepe was hung on
the door and Mr.. Lambert and Mr..
Pope and other officials planned to go
to New York to attend the funeral,
probably to be held Thursday
Mr.. Pope, who for many years was
closely associated with Mr.. Munsey.
praised his service to Washington,
both in his editorial and financial en-
terprises. He recalled that it was Mr.
Munsey who went to the protection Of
the depositors OF the United States
Trust Co., when that concern closed
it's doors in November. 1913. The en-.
tire deposits were taken over by Mr.
Munsey and the Munsey Trust CO.. md
saved them from great loss, he said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-22
Flea Powder Order
For Ship Depletes
Supply of Town
Rr the Aaaociated Press.

PLYMOUTH. England. Decem-
Der "a wireless demand by the
liner Rotterdam for 3 pounds of
flea powder to be used for the bene-
fit of a cargo of silver foxes brought
a bout a famine here in this neces-
sary drug.
The ship had on board 1871 foxes
from the United States. They lived
in such proximity on the voyage az
to require the powder before they
could be landed. The whole town
Of Plymouth had to be searched be
fore the order could be completely
filed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-22
LANGLEY MAY RESIGN,
House Committee Understands A.
ton Depends Upon Final Appeal.

The special House committee ap-
pointed to investigate charges against
Representative John W. Langley, Re.
publican, Kentucky, who was convict
ed of conspiracy to violate the ma.
tional prohibition act. reported toda Y
that 1t understood he would RESIGN
from the House in event his appeal to
the Supreme Court failed.
The committee held that II was not
the policy OF the House to take action
against a member accused OF crime
until the court Of last resort had
IVA ssed on the case
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-22
DRYS SWEEP HOUSE.
139 TO II. IN FIRST
PROHIBITION TEST

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Mayf1ower Hotel and said Assistant
Secretary Andrews of the Treasury
had denounced them
Mr. Byrns argued it was vital 70 en-
forcement that agents be allowed TO
purchase evidence.
Makes Law Unenforceable.
r"Of course. they cant go UP to A
hootlegger." he said and declare they
are prohibition agents and ask to buy
some evidence Adopt this amend
ment and you make the law unen-
forceable.
Representative Bla nton. Democrat.
III Texas. assailed the amendment and
said: It's the hisher-ups in the Gov
eminent who are making a farce of
prohi oiiion."
4. Don't put the enforcement Of pro-
hibition. he said. in the hands nf n
man whose finances are involved in
enforcement.
Representative Barley. Democrat.
Of Kentucky. expressed surprise that
g,rlne members are showing such
tender solicitude for the hootlegkers
rAther than for officers trying to en-
force ne law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-22
Accepts League Post.

GENEVA. December % UP.-Fred-
eric A. Delano of Washington has
cabled his acceptance Of the presi.
dency of the League Of Nations COM
mission. which is to proceed to Per
STA to study the possibility Of sub.ti-
tuting other crops for the opium
poppy.
A monograph lending service ia A
part Of the work of the Public Library
of Spring field, Mass f.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-22
DRIVE TO REDUCE
RUBBER WASTE ON
Nationwide Campaign Is
Urged by Hoover-Sees
Blow at Monopoly.

Seeking better utilization OF rubber
I'm order to free the country from the
imposition Of unreh sonable prices for
rubber imposed by the East Indian
rubber combine" the National Rubber
Association and the National Automo-
bile Chamber Of Commerce have joined
in campaign to effect a reduction in
the price of rubber. Secretary Hoover
announced today.
The two organizations include the
most important rubber and automobile
manufacturers and the movement
which they will initiate will he Nation
wide.
The movement to cut down Ameri-
can consumption OF rubber WAS or
ganiZed within q few hours after the
House had ordered an inquiry into
charges of a British monopoly or the
sources of rubber production. MIR.
Hoover conferred here last night with
spokesman for the National Rubber
Association and the National Automo-
bile Chamber OF Commerce.
Asks General support.
Secretary Hoover said he hoped that
every user of automobiles and every
garage owner and service station
would assist in the campaign.
we can reduce our consumption
OF rubber by % per cent without de-
creasing the use of our cars A single
mile" Mr.. Hoover said If we will
simply repair our tires in time and
use them carefully. We ask for no
self-denial. simply want better use.
Our tires are like our ClCthes-a patch
in time saves nine"
The ma pnfa declare
there are ample supplies of rubber
In the world but that they have been
held up by an East Indian rubber
rombina ton and by speculate until
rubber has increased from 80 cents
a pound to an average OF $l.lo last
month. \ year ago. Mr.. Hoover snid.
the combine declared that 35 cents
was reasonable price. He added
that the difference NOW dema Eded by
hem nj specula tors amounts on our
900, 900 .000 pounds of annual rubber
imports to nearly 800 900 900 per
year and means an additional charge
of $50 TO SO year on every automo-
bile user.
Tire Prices Up 30 Per Cent.
Prices OF automobile tires in Wash
ington have risen about 80 per cent
since last June.
The Secretary repeatedly has at
tackled the British rubber combination.
and recently he sounded warning
that unless there was "A change Of
policy determined steps would be
taken in this country TO meet the stu
alton.
In ordering an investigation yester-
day the House acted on a resolution
by the Republican leader. Representa-
tive Tilson of Connecticut. and with
the support also Of ranking members
of the minority party.
The resolution also directed the in
vesticating committee to INQUIRE into
the situation AS regards other prod
ucts. including coffee and pulpwood
and the campaign launched today by
Secretary Hoover apparently was in
tended partly as warning Of what
might be done in other industries
where foreign monopolies exist
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-22
ARMY HES|TATES
ON POLAR FLIGHT
Ford Engineer Told Author
ity of Congress Is Essen
tiaI to Project.

\ project for polar flight has been
presented to the War DEPARTMENT by
William ID. Mayo, chief engineer for
Henry Ford hut officials have decided
congressional authority would he nee
essary for Government participation.
Mr.. Mayo discussed the project with
both Secretary Da Wis and Mai Gen.
Mason NJ. Patrick chief of the Army
Air Service. suggesting that the Army
should lend flying equipment and per-
sonnet. The question was referred to
the legal bureau Of the War Depa TT
ment and An adverse opinion was
given.
Need Congress Consent.
The proposal was for a transpolar
nonstop flight from Point Barrow.
Alaska, to Spitzhergen next Spring
On the basis of the legal opinion. Mr.
Mayo was advised that if Congress
acted favorably on resolution
authorizing the War Department to
lend equipment and personnel it would
do so
Lieuts. John A. Macready and
James n. Doolittle. Army long dis
lance fight record holders. are under
stood to have volunteered to attempt
the transpolar air expedition and to
have made known their desires in this
connection to Gen. Patrick when he
visited McCook Field. Dayton. Ohio.
on recent inspection trip. They
have not. however. lied formal ap-
plica ton for the detail
See New Difficulties.
The project is regarded by Army
Air Service officers who gained con
siderable experience by participation
In the worldround flight. AS involving
difficulties Of nature entirely new to
aviation.
Because of the absence Of relief
bases. specially constructed planes
would have to be provided for such
polar expedition For these and other
reasons Army Air Service officials eX-
pressed doubt today "a TO whether
even with congressional authority
adequate arrangements to insure the
success Of the fight would he made
as early next Spring
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-22
Reached City at g.

Munsey was % years old and tele-
graph operator when he arrived in
New York one cold. bleak day in the
Winter OF 1882. He had come down
to the metropolis from Maine. bring
ing all his property with him. It con.
sisted Of sripful OF ma nscripts
the clothes he had on. and $40 in
cash. He was going to start a pub
fishing business
Seeking A focusing point for what
ne felt certain even at that time
would one day he great enterprise.
he engaged little room for an OF.
couple Of cheap kitchen chairs, some
pens and bottle Of ink. and the $40
was zone. Frank Munsey was broke
in the worlds greatest city, where
even the mighty must fight to
hang on
with eli his troubles ahead Of him.
he started to work and two months
later appeared the first number OF the
Arkosy Makazine-then an Illustrated
weekly paper Of eight pages for boys
and girls. Horatio Alser. ir.. was one
Of the contributors. This was the be-
ginning Of A struggle which has had
few. II ay. parallels in the publishing
world.
Won Publishing Fame.
Forty years later. after one of the
most remarkable demonstra tons OF
hewink success out of failure ever
seen in that particular business. Fra nix
Andrew Munsey had become one OF
the foremost publishers in the United
States. numbering his newspapers and
magazines by the score and his wealth
BY the millions. II had been a fsht
every step OF the way. and not once
did luck lend hand with the burden
His most notable achievement In
the newspaper field came in February
1920, when he acquired the New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-22
FRANK A. MUNSEY DIES AT y:
NOTED PUBLISHER FOR 43 YEARS
Colorful Career Marked by Triumph of Resourceful.
and Courage Against Enormous Odds-Be-
gan Magazine Without Money Backing

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SHENANDOAH QUIZ
ENDS-REPORT DUE
BY FIRST OF YEAR

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New Britain herald., 1925-03-10
SOLONS
 AWAITING KEARNS
New York Commission Wish to
 Discuss Dempsey Situation

New York, March 1O.--Jacli Dempsey, heavyweight champion, has fifteen days in which to accept the challenge of the negro, Harry Wills, carried to him by the New York state athletic commission by telegram on Friday, and the rcgu- lar meeting of the eastern govern Ing body today is very likely 10 sidetrack the issue for the time be- ing.
 From all indications the New York officials will await the ar rival here of Jack Kearns. manager of Dempsey, before taking further steps. Kearns is expected some time next week, his business having something to do with legal en- tanglements encountered by motion pictures of boxing bouts
 Reports that the champion would engage in bout in California thiS summer failed to interest boxing followers here to any extent. The question of promotion has given managers and packers of projects much to worry about in the past and 1t was recalled today that Dempsey was surrounded with troubles at Shelby. Montana, not so long ago when he. met Tommy Gibbons.
 Today Boyle's Thirty Acres stands idle. The great saucer in Jersey City will seat 100000. There is an- other stadium in the process of erec- ton at Long Island City destined to care for 10000. and the Yankee stadium is in the hands of Tex Rickard for the coming outdoor sea- son. Moreover, 1t is argued, a fight in or near New York draws from millions of citizens rather than thousands, making it the most likc- ly spot for q heavyweight champion- ship battle.
 Just what verbal and' written agreements may exist may be made known when Kearns arrives in the cast. Charles s. Henderson, who is building the Crater" in Long Island City, insists that the champion will box for him. Tex RiCkard has in- timated as much and the latter con- trols both the great arena in Jer- sey City and baseball's largest ball park in New York. Dan McKetrick, manager of affairs for Kearns and Dempsey in the east, is the match maker for Henderson.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-10
TWO NEW GAMES
Boston Braves Will Play the New York Giants and St: Louis Browns at Florida Camp.

St. Petersburg, Fla, March 1O.- Two games have been added to tho major league exhibition schedule to be played here, the Boston Braves playing the New York Giants on March 25, and the St. Louis Ameri- cans meeting Dave Bancrofts outfit on the following day.
 The complete schedule for the Yankees and Braves here is an nounccd as follows:
 March F, Boston. Braves ,rs. New York Yankees.
 March Is, Boston Braves vs. New York Yankees.
 March 17. Boston Braves vs. Washington Senators.
 March IS, Boston Braves vs. New York Yankees.
 March 19, New York Yankees vs. Cincinnati.
 March 20, Boston Braves vs. New York Yankees
 March 21, New York Yankees vs. Philadelphia Nationals.
 March 2S, Boston Braves vs. New York Yankees.
 March A, New York Yankees vs. Brooklyn.
 March 25, Boston Braves vs. New York Giants.
 March 26, Boston Braves vs. St. Louis Americans.
 March 2S, Boston Braves vs. Cleveland.