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Smyrna times., 1925-03-04

Mrs. Mary w. Powell, wife of A.W.
Powell, died at her home in Milford
Friday of heart trouble. Mrs. Powell
before her marriage was Mary Davis,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Dav-
is. She is a sister ofaE. M. Davis, of
Wilmington. Mr.. Powell, her husband
is president of the Milford Trust
Company. Mrs. Powell leaves two
children, Mary and Edith.
Smyrna times., 1925-03-04
CHORAL SOCIETY NIGHT

If 25 or More Smyrnians
ph'si9' 0avu n to Dover Opera House
N"i y ,.a,o Of more than 1000
y 'aols.'taSO sasr 200 Of whom were 11Ill from
DE over # the State, thoroughly
y parts ISs re- rendition dit of Planquette's
.Ged 'ns ne "The Chimes of Nor
81; 0p''h Z the Dover Opera House
,.,5p " IN evening Eve by the Dover
la'5aa;i saciety. Smyrna folks formed
i''l .1sDt soslt'' Of more than 25 people
'lansSs'I 1al5's Of fifty voices, with spec.
'holts ,.,+s under the direction of
Sol.,' o.sre Henry Day, gave a most
Smyrna times., 1925-03-04
Contract No. CK24

Contract No. CK24
DOver-Little Creek 4.92 Miles
10 500 Gu. Yds. Excavation
I,200 Gu. Yds Borrow
12O Tons Broken Stone Base Course
1850 Gu. Yds. Cement Concrete Pavement
25 $50 Lin. Fl. Longitudinal Metal Joint
$50 Gu. Yds. Class A Concrete
$500 Lbs. Reinforcement
$50 Lin. Ft. Is in. Corr. Iron Pipe
80 Lin. Ft. Is in. R. C. Pipe
SO Lin. Fl. Is in. r. c. Pipe
"a Lin. Fl. "a in. r. C. Pipe
so Lin. Fl. 80 in. r. c. Pipe
12O Lin. Ft Relaid Pipe
1000 So. Yds. Glass A Concrete Gutter
800 Lin. Fl. Wire Cable Guard Rail
$500 Lin. Fl. Wood Shoulder Curb
400 Lbs. Standard c. l. Gratings
Contract No. sC8OA
las Ft. Concrete Bridge at RehObOth
800 Gu. Yds Wet Excavation
300 Gu. Yds. Dry Excavation
$50 Gu. Yds. Cycopean Concrete
$40 Gu. Yds. Glass A Concrete
200 Lbs. Reinforcement
1000 Lin Fl. Timber Piling
5000 Fl. B. NJ. Fender Sheet Piling
2.4OO Lin. Ft. Timber Piling (Creosoted)
1000 Fl. B. M. Sheet Piling
40 Lin. Ft. Concrete Railing
@ Performance of contract shall commence
within ten QO) days after execution of the
contract and be completed on or before Octo-
| ber 1st as specified.
Monthly payments will be made for 80 pei
cent of the construction completed each month
Bidders must submit proposals upon formi
provided by the Department.
Each proposal must be accompanied by
surety bond. certified check. or money to th
amount of at least ten (10) per centum o
the total amount of the proposal.
The envelope containing the proposal mus
be marked Proposal for the Construction o
State Highway Contract No.
The Contract will be awarded or rejects
within twenty (2O) days from the date o
opening proposals.
The right is reserved to reject any or al
bids.
Detailed plans may be seen and index plan
and specifications may be obtained upon dc
posit of ten dollars $4,000 which amount wi
be refunded upon return of plans and spec
fications in good condition at the office of
STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
Dover. Delaware.
Smyrna times., 1925-03-04
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed proposals will be received by the
State Highway Department, at its office. Do
yer, Delaware, until o'clock P. M. March
IS. 1925, and at that place and time publicly
opened, for the construction of State High
ways. involving the following approximate
quantities:
Smyrna times., 1925-03-04
Contract No. 50

Sidewalk at ClaymOnt 4,SOO Fl.
1850 Gu. Yds. Excavation.
2l,50O So. Yds. Stand. Concrete Sidewalk
Paving.
Gu. Yds Glass "a" Concrete
so Lin. Ft. Is in. Corr. Iron Pipe
45O Steel Paving Guards
Evening star., 1925-11-18
BY HIRAM X. MODERWELL

BI cable to The Star and CnIcago DaI.y News.
ROME, November II. via Paris.
November Is tuncenSoreCN.-An edi-
itorial in Mussolini's personal organ.
'opolo Diroma. asserts that Italy. in
signing the Washington debt agree
ment, acted with noble generosity"
adding that Italy could have denied
the validity of the debt and defed
Americas efforts to collect it.
The article is signed by Prof.
Mariotti. but il has special significance
IN view of the fact that the govern
ment for weeks past has strictly con
trolled public comment on the debt
question. The article states:
American civilization. progress and
wealth are due in large measure 10
the science, genius and work
OF Italians from Columbus 70
the latest emigrants. The United
states has not the means to compel
Italy to pay. 1t is absurd to think OF
punitive expeditions or bombardments
across the Atlantic"
Economic sanctions are considered
useless. Italy having nothing to lose.
American tariffs do not permit her to
export to America and United States
immigration laws do not permit en-
igration. while if a lone embargo were
Evening star., 1925-11-18
PRESIDENT MAY VISIT HIM.
Executive Anxious TO Bring His
Father Here for the Winter.
BY ]. RUSSELL YOUNG.

President Coolidge may go to Ply
mouth, Vt, the home of his father,
Col. John c. Coolidge, who has suf-
fered another heart attack, directly
from New York. where he is to make
an address tomorrow night at the an
nual banquet of the Chamber of Com
merce of the State of New York.
1t is known that the advisa bility of
making this hurried trip to Vermont
was discussed at the White House
early this morning. The reports re.
ceived by the President before noon
today are understood to have been of
nature to cause no immediate alarm,
although the impression was conveyed
that the colonel's condition is regarded
as serious.
1t was explained that if the Presi-
dent finally decides to go to Plymouth
before returning to Washington from
New York it will be primarily for
the purpose of prevailing upon his
father to return with him to the
White House to spend the coming
Winter. The President has several
times recently written to his father
inviting him to come to the White
House so as to be away from the Sc
verify of the New England Winter
and where all the necessary medical
and nurse attention can be given him.
The President made this suggestion
also when he was visiting his father at
Plymouth last Summer, but thus far
the latter has shown disposition to
remain at the old homestead in the
Green Mountains.
Knowing well the characteristics of
his father. the President very recently
appealed to several intimate friends.
in whom he knows his father has
IN
CONTINUED on Page >. Column 81
Evening star., 1925-11-18
DOCTOR, 80, BURNED
TO DEATH IN HOME
Servant Dies After Rescue.
Man Killed as Fire Sweeps
New Orleans Docks.
BY the Associated Pres

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK. November 1S.-Dr
Edward Bennett Bronson. a retired
Yale in 1868. was burned to death
early today in fire that swept his
home, on Forty ninth street just off
Fifth avenue He was 50 years old.
Miss Mary Sullivan, a servant. died
from burns shortly after being taken
out of the house by tiremen. Miss Sy-
bill Skipton. the physicians secretary,
was severely burned. Miss Mary No
Ian. a cook, was taken 10 a hospital
suffering from smoke inhalation.
An oil-burning furnace exploded in
the basement. DR.. Bronson and the
three women, the only occupants of
the five-story brown stone dwelling,
were asleep on the top floor.
The explosion shattered windows
and caused a crowd to gather. Flames
quickly shot through the house. DIR.
Bronson and Miss Skipton appeared at
windows shouting for aid, but while
the firemen were putting up ladders
the doctor was overcome and fell back
from the window into his room.
While being placed in an ambulance
/ Miss Skipton, who is so years old
murmured: Get the doctor, get the
doctor"
The firemen did so, but the ply
sician died in few minutes after he
| had been brought to the street. The
flames were extinguished in half an
! hour.
Evening star., 1925-11-18
RAILROAD ACCUSED
IN RUM INDICTMENT
"a individuals, Including Police
Officer and Dry Agents Held
as Conspirators.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
CHICAGO. November 1S.-Two in
iictments charging the Boston and
Maine Railroad. as a corporation. AMI
"A individuals. including Police.
Lieut. Albert Winge, and 3 prohibi-
tion agents. with conspiracy to vio
late prohibition were returned by
the Federal grand jury today in the
beer syndicate inquiry.
Besides Police Lieut.. Winge. David
!. Allen, Jersey City. \. j., politician
and former purchasing agent of the
Federal penitentiary at Atlanta. Ga:
three prohibition agents. Earl Curry
Raymond King and \. F. Mccarthy;
A. NJ Kolb. Chicago policeman:
the Gilt Edge Beverage Co. cor
pora ton operating brewery At
Lawrence, Mass: W. T. Lamoure
freight traffic manager of the Bos-
ton and Maine Railroad. North Sta
ton, Boston. Mass: George "
Nicholson. general agent. Boston and
Maine Railroad. Lawrence. Mass
and j. G. Reardon. chief clerk to
Nicholson at Lawrence, were among
those indicted
Evening star., 1925-11-18
BY the Associated Press

Mrs. George w. Steele, jr.. testified
today before the Shenandoah court
oi inquiry that Mrs. Margaret Lans-
downe understood fully" that the
statement sent her by Capt. Paul
Foley of the court was merely n
memora ndum of suggestions and not
a direct statement of the testimony
she was to give on the witness stand.
1t was Mrs. Steele who took To
Mrs. Lansdowne the memora ndum
which has become a basis for charges
that Capt. Foley, as judge advocate
IF the court. sought tn induce the
widow of the Shena ndUah'S captain
TO give false testimony.
Il distinctly told her that it was Of
fered only for her assistance III pre-
pairing her OWL statement for the
court" she testified, 'and that ii was
in the way of suggestions that she
could fill out"
Mrs Steele. the wife of the com
mandant of the L&kehurSt Naval Air
Station, added that when Mrs. Lans-
downe read the memorandum. she
showed not "the slightest anger
The witness also said that what was
in the memorandum was what she had
understood Mrs. Lansdowne 10 say
she wanted testified.
Explaining how she came to deliver
the memorandum, Mrs. Steele said she
Evening star., 1925-11-18
MRS. LANSDOWNE KNEW NOTE
WAS ONLY GUIDE, SAYS BEARER
Mrs Steele Declares She Told Widow Famous Paper
Was Only to Help Her, and That She Showed
No Anger When She Read 1t.

and Mrs Lansdowne were close
friends. and that she had agreed to
take ii to her on October s. when they
had a luncheon appointment.
II met Capt. Foley In the court
here quite by accident" she said
1--WE chatted while and then talked
of this matter"
Did you see the contents of the
memora ndum?" asked Maj. Leonard
the Judge advocate.
Il saw them when Capt. Foley
~ave it to me. I also saw the pen
ciled notes from which it WIS pre-
Dared and | went over 1t with Mrs.
Lansdowne when I delivered it to
her"
Mrs. Steele was one of several wit
nesses who testified today as to the
circumstances which preceded Mrs.
LanSdoWne's first appearance before
the naval court. Another of them was
Capt w r Gherardi. naval aide To
Secretary Wilbur. who told of a call
he made on Mrs. Lansdowne The day
after the wreck of the diri-ihle
He was on leave enarby. he said.
and made the call without orders from
any superior. and solely with a desire
to he of assistance.
Mrs. LansdOWne mentioned 10 him
certain statements attributed TO hcr,
The witness said. in various news
papers. He himself had not seen
CContinled on PAGE Column II
Evening star., 1925-11-18
BANKED SOFT COAL
HOLDS OVER NIGHT
Stars Demonstration Shows
That Fire Can Be Held for
Many Hours.

That btuninous coal. properly
banked and given the right doses
Of air. will keep over night just
as we'll as anthracite fuel WAS one
oC the two important things Wash
incton housewives learned this morn
ing when they visited the newly eS-
tablished soft coal demonstration
stations. The other striking fact
was the amazingly small amount of
ashes left by bituminous fuel.
When the engineers in charge OF
the demonstration stations Were
ready To leave for the night the
showed the crowds gathered how TO
inks the fires and arrange the
II ats. Then they advised their audi
enceS to return in the morning and
see the result. At 10 O'Clock. when
the stations opened up again. the
fires We're all still burning brightly
In the ash pans there was little or
no waste. Fuel experts have con-
sistently pointed out that the ef.
ticiency of coal depends upon its ash
and water content. Bituminous coal
has been known by fuel experts to
contain a considerably less ash than
anthracite. This was proved to the
householders today, when they beheld
handful or two of dust in the ash
pans of the demonstration furnaces
Hot-Air Furnace Next.
The popularity of the campaign
inaugurated by The Evening Star. in
cooperation with the Coal Merchants
Board of Trade is growing remarka-
bly,. The fourth demonstration sta
ton will open in Washington proper
| tomorrow morning at 1884 Corcoran
street. This house having a hot-air
furnace, it was selected ahead of the
remaining two places for the present.
Just as soon as competent en-
| Sineers can be obtained to take, charge
of the demonstrations, the houses at
| 270S Ontario road northwest and 1925
| Seventh street northeast will be put
| in operation. This will complete the
six that were originally decided upon
as enough to take care of Washing
| tons needs. 1t is expected that these
last two stations will be running te-
| fore the end of the present week.
On top of Hyattsville's appeal for
demonstration, however, there
rea ched The Star today a request
i from the people of Takoma Park for
a station in that suburb. This was
coupled with an offer from the owner
of a house on Fifth street to permit
his residence to be used as the sta
ton. This place will be opened to-
morrow and operated in the after
noon and evening. Plans are being
prepared for the station in Hyatts-
vile.
Some idea of the unanimity with
which coal men are behind the soft
! coal campaign may be cleaned from
the fact that F. T.. Magee, ordinarily
identified with the Anthracite Econo-
my Service here has assumed ch:r:,e
HyonfinI1ed on Para 4 Column Al
Evening star., 1925-11-18
Bobbed Hair 0. K, Religion Is Arts
Friend, Cardinal of Paris Holds

much in wishing to resemble man.
All these excesses are to be blamed,
that is certain. but excess in the op-
posite direction is just as blame
worthy. Please God, no archbishop
of Paris will ever forbid the women
of Paris to follow the fashions-with
tact. moderation and intelligence.
They have so much intelligence, or,
rather. good taste, generally, that
they are capable of wearing, and of
making me admit it, even somewhat
short skirts
This authorization, if not conse-
Grafton, of short hair and skirts, with
it's marked absence of disapproval
has been hailed in Paris as another
feminist victory and as having been
meant to dispel the belief that the &C.
ciegiastical authorities were opposed
TO these latest expressions OF woman $
will.
Evening star., 1925-11-18
ROAR WITH EARTHQUAKE

SHERIDAN, Wyo.. November IS
P.-A severe earth shock. which was
accompa MED by a distinct roar, was
felt at Dome Lake, a resort in the
Big Horn Mountains. 40 miles south
west of here. at 6:45 o'clock Tuesday
night. 1t is believed the quake may
have caused d landslide. The tremor
was felt distinctly in Sheridan at the
same time and of few seconds dura-
ton. it was reported by the Federal
weather station.
Two tremors. coming at intervals of
several seconds, were reported at the
United States Veteran Hospital at
Fort Mackenzie. No damage was done
Evening star., 1925-11-18
By the Associated Press

By the Associated Press.
PARIS, November 1s-"The virtue
of woman has never depended on
the length of her hair" said Mgr.
Dubois, cardinal-archbishop of Paris,
when asked his opinion on bobbing.
Religion is no enemy of fashion, y
the prelate added
Fashion is the most widespread
form of art, and God is the friend Of
true artists. l loved the fashions of
bygone days, and the decorous charm
of harmoniously flowing draperies still
appeals TO me. But we must recog-
nlze that we have got past flowing
draperies. Today is the day of boldly
cut low-necked gowns, of too flimsy
materials, of delicate stockings and
too unSubstantial footwear.
THsn there i this n1an:a some
Young women hGv> of making them
selves masculine. A woman loses
Evening star., 1925-11-18
Statement by Andrews.

The statement issued by Assistant
Secretary of the Treasury Andrews,
field marshal of prohibition, read as
follows:
ITO avoid all possible embarrass-
ment to legitimate users of industrial
alcohol Mr.. Jones, director of Droh.-
bition, announced today TINT insIruc-
tions had been sent TO all admins
traitors to act upon applications Tor
renewal of permits for industrial al
cohol plants. bonded warehouses End
denaturinS plants prior to december
81 and that detailed Instructions will
follow prescribing II "UurSe of action
on all other permits 10 use denatured
alcohol which will elimirste any de.
lay or inconvenience 10 the lesiti-
mate trade"
Abolition of the old system Of
granting permits and setting up of
the new order was provided in a
Treasury decision. No. 3773, signed
by c. r. Nash, acting commissioner
of Internal Revenue. and approved
by Secretary of the Treasury Mellon.
Evening star., 1925-11-18
.NOBLE' ITALY COULD HAVE DEFIED
L. S.. MUSSOLINI ORGAN ASSERTS
Generosity Made Rome Pay, Certainly Not Fear of
Anything America Might Do, Editor Says.
Declares Italians Made New World.

tried. Italy would get loans elsewhere.
The article concludes with the reflec-
tion that Italys debt agreement re
Veals once more her serene desire TO
prove TO the admin ing world that all
which is really great is Roman, Is
Italian"
Another Fascist newspaper notes
with satisfac ction that NJ. Elois has
orGa niZed a Fascist movement in
France. Commenting that Italy is eX-
porting F'a SciSm." Tevere. govern
mental organ, approved the proposals
of Representative Martin l.. DaveY of
Ohio. to make President Coolidge
dictator" after the Fascist model by
giving him full powers for a period
of two years.
iCopyri-ht. 1925. by Chicaro Daily News Co }
Evening star., 1925-11-18
ALCOHOL PERMITS
TO Be EXAMINED
u. S., by Changing System,
Aims New Blow at Illicit
Traffic.

What is considered one of the most
sweeping blows at Illicit alcohol in
many months was delivered today by
the Treasury Department. which
ordered cancellation of all basic per-
mits" and placed January ] as the
date for all new annual permits to
become effective.
The Government wishes to avoid
all possible embarra ssment TO leCiti-
mate users of industrial alcohol" ac-
cording to an announcement by James
+. Jones. director of prohibition. issued
at the Office Of Assistant Secretary of
the Treasury Andrews. but the new
system will force an investigation of
all those applying for permits before
the permits ere granted.
Continuing" Basis to End.
Heretofore many permits for manu-.
facture and handling of alcohol have
been on what has been known as a
continuing basis. with plants OPP
Grating under the first permit issued
at the birth of prohibition. From now
on all permits. whether of the old
continuing kind or a more recent
annual variety. will expire on Decem-
Der 81. and the manufacturer must
obtain new permit before he can con-
tinue manufa curing.
This action of the Treasury fol-
lows many charges made by Gov.
Pinchot of Pennsylvania. alleging
wholesale leakage of alcohol from
places of manufacture and storage
into the Illicit trade. No comment
was made by officials, here. however,
as to whether Gov. Pinchot's com
lot tod he -
understood in some official circles here
TO be a part of the new reorganiZed
drive by the Government TO enforce
more strictly the provisions of the ma
tional prohibition law.
Evening star., 1925-11-18
FLAMES SWEEP WHARVES.
1000, 900 Damage Done in New Or
leans Fire.

NEW ORLEANS, La, November IS
R.-F'ire, starting just before mid
night last night, swept seven blocks
of Mississippi River wharves before it
was brought under control early this
morning. Damage wrought by the
flames was estimated at 4 minimum
of $4,000. 900. with a possibility, said
police and fire department officials.
that this may be greatly increa sed as
check proceeds. The Poydras and
Chord Street Docks, practically new
structures, cost more than l.000, 900.
These great sheds fell before the rush
of flames. as did several freight cars
The American Legion convention in
New Orleans in 1922 was held in the
Giord street structure.
No lives were lost in the fighting,
but the death of J. II. Simpson. so.
was an indirect result. He was struck
and almost instantly killed by the au-
tomobile of Fire Chief John NJ. Evans,
driven by fire department chauffeur
Ships Towed to Safety.
Vessels in the stream near the docks
were in danger from flying embers
for a time. but were towed to safety
Only one vessel was tied up at the
wharf, the Manila Maru, coffee ship
of the Japanese registry.
She was quickly cut loose and towed
down the river. The freiShter had
just unloaded $4,000 bags of coffee.
which was a part of the loss in the
PoydraS shed.
Important records were burned in
cluding nearly all the warehouse rec
ords of the Dock Board. Information
was lacking as to the amount of
coffee in the Poydras shed in addition
hn milo In1
day.
The Chord street shed was filled
with canned goods and general cargo:
the total and character not definitely
known today. Thousands of cans of
Hawaiian pineapple were destroyed.
The fire was discovered in building
material placed on the docks between
the Chord and Julia street sheds for
! use in repairing the flooring of drive
ways. Gaining momentum rapidly.
the flames attacked the thousands
of bags of coffee nearby and. defying
the efforts of every available fireman,
went on their way until finally stop
ped at Canal street.
Wind Fans Flames.
A high wind blowing directly inland
famed the fire and scattered sparks
and embers for many blocks
Frequent explosions sounded as the
fire advanced. Quantities of gasoline
were stored on the docks and at in.
tervals drums of it exploded Two
loaded gasoline tank cars We're opened
before the fire reached them, and,
although they were consumed. there
was no explosion.
Freight cars played dual role in
the firefghting. Hundreds of cars
on the network of side tracks in the
dock district impeded the efforts of
tiremen to place hose. but a double
line of other cars provided barri-
cade against the fire.
Insurance figures in detail were un-
obtainable today.
Daring of electricians who entered
tl.e uurnin@ iuldin~s to cut live
wires was conspicuous.
Evening star., 1925-11-18
Kidnaper Gets Long Term.

SCHENECTADY, N. Y, November
IS CP.-A sentence of 10 to so years
in Clinton prison, at Dannermora, was
imposed today upon Harry C. Fair.
banks, confessed kidnaper of Werner
.tleXanderson, the young son of T.
+. w. Alexanderson. r'lisf consultin,
engineer Of the General Electric Co.
Evening star., 1925-11-18
WAY PAVED FOR LOAN.
Morgan to Head Underwriting Syndi-
cate i'm New York

NEW YORK. November Is OP.-
Conferences now proceeding in New
York between bankers and members
of Italian debt funding commission.
headed by Count Nolpi. are expected
to prepare the way for the fiotation
Of $50. .000. 900 loan to Italy within
Continued on Page T. Column g.
Evening star., 1925-11-18
COOLIDGE FATHER
HAS FRESH ATTACK
Rallies QuickIy-His Condi-
tion Is Not Alarming, His
Physician Declares.
BY the Associated Press.

PLYMOUTH. VT. November IS
Col. John c. Coolidge, father of the
President. who is i'll at his home here
with a heart affection, suffered an.
other attack of heart block" early
today. The attack passed soon, how.
ever, and his physician. DR.. 4. NJ.
Cram of Sridcewater, said he did not
regard his patients condition as
critical.
DR.. Cram. after visit to Col. Cool.
idge this morning, issued statement
in which he said he found nothing
which he considered immediately
alarming in his examination of Col.
Coolidge.
Former Gov. William Stickney of
Vermont called at the Coolidge home
shortly after the physician left.
Evening star., 1925-11-18
NAMED SARGENT AIDE.

Charles d. Lawrence of New York
today was appointed to an Assistant
Attorney General.
He succeeds William ". Hoppin
who has resigned. He will be in
charge Of the customs division Of the
Attorney Generals Office in New York
Evening star., 1925-11-18
Irish Plan Two Treaties.

LONDON, November Is R.-The
Daily Mail says that the Irish Free
State is about to negotiate economic
treaties with France and Germany