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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-11
POLICE CENSUS SHOWS l6,624
ID. T.. POPULATION GAIN IN YEARS

The population Of the District of
Columbia has increased only 1924 in
the last six years, according to the
census figures of the Metropolitan
Police Department, announced today
by Maj. Edwin B. Hesse, chief of
police.
The tabulated statistical report, pre-
pared by Maj. Hesse, shows the total
population to be 472 ,052, as compared
with 455, ,428 in November, 1919, when
the last police census was taken.
OF the total, 345,119 are white and
126,933 colored.
Women outnumber the men among
both white and colored. The figures
show that there are 177,372 female
whites and 167,747 male whites,
66,494 female colored and 60,46S male
colored residents.
The tenth precinct ranks first in
population, with IS, 100 residents, and
the first precinct lowest, with 5,878.
The first precinct covers the business
section.
Maj. Hesse indicated that the final
census figures came as a surprise to
him in view of previous estimates
that the District population had passed
the 100000 mark. The exodus to near
by Maryland and Virginia is believed
by the police chief to be the reason
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-11
WORLD STABILITY
SEEN BY MELLON
Brighter Economic Skies
Forecast by Secretary in
Annual Report.

Prosperity in the United States and
clear prospect for more complete
world recovery" are reported to Con-
gress by Secretary of the Treasury
Mellon
Most of the factors underlying the
present business situation here, he
said in his annual REPORT, are ap-
parently sound and warrant optimism
for the future" On it's part the Gov
ernment had exercised during the
past year a program of public econo-
my and public debt payments which
has been rigidly adhered to during
the past five years." and which. the
Secretary said. had been "a directly
contributing factor to the improve
ment in credit and security markets. -
In his review of the situation Sec
retary Mellon saw in the United
States restoration of confidence, tax
reduction and reform, removal of
various factors of uncertainty. steady
employment and augmented purchas-
ing power
Sees European Improvement.
Improvement in Europe was shown
it was said, through II foreign debt
settlements and a number of inter-
allied funding arrangements, the re-
turn of a dozen nations to the gold
standard, revival of industrial ac-
tlV1ty. the reorganization of the cur
rency systems of nearly all of the
smaller powers and the promised
benefits of the Locarno agreement
Mr. Mellon suggested that the revi
sion of taxes promised at this session
OF Congress was feeding new stimulus
TO bulness, but he entered a complaint
| againt exemptions proposed bv the
| House ways and means committee
These narrowed the foundation of the
taxing system, he thought, declaring
1t should be broader if the tax pro
gram were to be successful in times
| of depression as we'll as in davs al
prosperity.
While the Secretary saw no an
proaching cloud on the economic skv
| he warned against expansion and spec
ulative tendencies. The program nj
public economy has had it's effect, as
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-11
COOLIDGE PRESSES
ANT|-WAR DRIVE
Believes Peace Making Eu-
rope May Misconstrue U. S.
Preparations.
BY DAVID LAWRENCE.

There is to be a determined drive
gress, and President Coolidge and his
cabinet are taking the initiative in
the movement.
Secretary Melons disclosure that
so per cent of Government eXpendi-
lures go toward paying the costs of
past wars and preparation for future
conflict is the forerunner of the eco
nomic argument. Mr.. Coolidge opposes
further increases in the national de-
fense budget for economy reasons,
and contends for disarmament. He
recognizes that the cry of foreign
entanglements" has hurt every pro-
posal for joining with other countries
to prevent war. The World Court
protocol is being fought on that
theory. Now the entire ammunition
of the administration is being directed
against the opponents of interna-
tional cooperation.
Mellon States Case.
When MIR. Mellon says that the
facts about Government expenses for
war purposes should be faced square
ly by those who clamor for reduced
Government expenditures and at the
same time oppose the worlds effort
to devise rational methods for dealing
with international questions" he
states the whole case for the Coolidge
administration.
The President is very much i'm
pressed with what Europe has done
with the Locarno treaties. He feels
that an atmosphere of peace making
has come over Europe at last, and
that America must not stand aloof
and go on with war preparations that
might be miSconStrued. Also, the
League of Nations has sent an invita-
ton to the United States to partici-
pate in the next disarmament confer
ence. Mr. Coolidge wants to accept
that invitation, but he doesn't want
to introduce another element into the
controversy going on just now with
reference to American entry into the
World Court.
So it is likely that an interval may
elapse before a decision is reached.
This interval may be occupied in de-
termining the legal questions in
volved, for Mr.. Coolidge has hinted
that he wants cleared up the point
raised by Senator Hiram Johnson of
California with reference to American
participation in the Paris conference
which settled the Dawes annuitieS
Mr.. Coolidge wants to know if the
hands of the Executive are tied or
whether he can go ahead without the
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-11
RED CROSS SENDS AID.
Effort to Give Permanent Relief ia
Victims Families Planned

The large Red Cross chapter al
Birmingham. Ala, was today author
lied to use its funds in affording re
lief to families of men killed in yes
terday's mine catastrophy.
In a telegram sent from national
headquarters of the Red Cross here
Grover c. Crane, Red Cross field rep
resentative at Tuscaloosa, was ordered
to birmingham to assist in directing
relief mea asures. Large numbers OF
Birmingham Chapter workers have
been modified at The scene TO aid in
the rescue work and care of the in
jured, according to kilograms received
here. Trained chapter case workers
are ready to aid in perfecting plans
for the permanent rehabilitation of
the bereaved families.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-11
DIVISION Of AFRICA
TO BRIDGE BREACH
+. |SSEEN BY ENJOYS
Santiago Diplomats Predict
Step Will Be Only AmiCable
Solution of Row.
CLASH HELD FORECAST
IN PRESENT RUPTURE
Chileans See Coolidge Appeal Fail,
Further Delaying Settle
ment of Case.
EY CLAUDE q. PIKE.

g. Cable to The star and Chicago Daily News.
SANTIAGO. Chile. December IL
The consensus of opinion among the
American diplomatic corps at San
tiago is that the only possible settle
ynaut Of the plehisCite controversy Is
a. divide the territory, giving to Ro-
Iivia a strip of land from africa to
t.lve as a buffer between Chile and
scru.
1t is recognized that such a division
would be possible only with the ap-
Jraval of both countries. Chile is
rapidly being divided into two groups
~ the result of the present impasse.
y small group of thinkers favor a
.ouriiatory attitude, while larger
and noisier group, made up of super
1atriots, are demanding that no
further concessions be made to Gen.
1"rshing.
Diplomats think that the plebiscite
situation Is delicate, but that the
l 3ited States. having begun, must
finish. 1t is feared that the present
policy will bring a clash.
The opinion in these circles is that
i was a serious thing for the United
SlHtCS 10 have consented to arbltrate
81 4 Latin-American plebisCite, be-
cause of the different conceptions of
1ropriety and electoral methods in the
United States and South American
nations.
tCopy right 1928. by Chicago Daily News Col
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-11
AUTHOR FINDS BALKANS
PREY TO "WHITE TERROR
r. the Associated Press.

VIENNA. December 11.-An the
Balkan states. including Hungary. are
eiVs-n up 20 iuhuman white terror to
the shame of Christian huma nifty said
Henri BarbuSSe, a French author. on
his return here from q private mis-
sion to Rumania to investigate the
,ecent trial at Tatar Bunar of alleged
rev0lutiOniStS.
NJ BarhuSSe in a speech at a public
meeting charged that the Rumanian
government had been unable to pro-
ducc documentary proofs that the
revolutionarieS had acted under in
.fruCtionS from Moscow. He said
Sofia. capital of Bulgaria. had the ap-
pearanCe of a graveyard. Any man
there giving information concerning
prevailing conditions he added, -isked
death.
\ dispatch from Bucharest Decem-
1cl. , said secret military tribunal
at Shisinau, Rumania. had pronounced
sentences against So Bessarabian peas
ants accused of having participated
in the raids made on Tatar- Bunar
Sentences ranging from to 20 years
We're imposed on those convicted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-11
JAPANESE WAR WITH u. S. ABSURD
AND IMPRACTICAL, KATO SAYS
Premier Says Time Is
Not Yet Ripe for
Arms Farley.
Believes His Nation Will
Take Part in Legiti-
mate Effort.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press
TOXIC, December 11.-Premier
kato today discussed with the Asso-
ciated Press the subjects of disar1na-
ment. sovletiSm, America and China
and declared Japan gladly would par
ticipate in any legitimate disarma-
ment conference, but he believed the
time was not ripe a present for such
conference to prove successful
The premier did not believe that
Russia would enter such a confer.
ence, and he also said he feared that
certain European countries were not
yet ready.
The Japanese government head said
Japan wanted the United States to
participate in any such conference
called.
So far as any future Japanese
American war was concerned. Premier
Kato declared it to be an absurdity
and physically impractical BILE He was
sure Japan never would resort to war
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-11
HOUSE TO RECESS 13DAYS

The House decided today on motion
of the House leader, Representative
John Q. Tilson of Connecticut, to take
it's Christmas recess from the close
of business December % until Janu-
airy 4.
In response to questions from Demo
cratic leaders it was made clear that
the Republican leadership expects to
pass the revenue bill before the House
takes this holiday recess. Chairman
Madden of the House appropriations
committee said he also hoped the
House would be able to pass the Treas
ury and Post Office Department aprro-
priation measures before the holidays.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-11
CREW FIGHTS AS SHIP
BUCKS HEAVY SEAS
British Steamer Arrives in Port
Damaged by Storm and With
Sailor With Fractured Skull.

By the Associated Press.
HONOLULU, December 1.-THE
British steamship Woron limped into
port yesterday for a Lloyds survey
after a voyage which not only includ-
ed stormy seas, but also a crew fight
aboard the ship.
The fight occurred a week ago, of
ficers said, while the ship was bucking
heavy seas Three Japanese and four
Arab sailors participated. One of the
Japanese was transferred to a hospi-
tai here when the vessel docked. His
skull was fractured
The Woron, which came here from
Victoria, B. c., will be repaired here.
The Woron Is a ship of 5,233 tons
and is owned by the Ornis Steamship
Co, Limited. She was built in 1907.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-11
Several Die in Wreck in India.

MADRAS. British India, December
j LP.-SeVeral persons are reported
tu have been killed and II injured
when the engine and five coaches of a
passenger train on the MaYavaram-
, yantangi branch of the South Indian
Hallway overturned last night through
1lc collapse of a sand cmhankment.
caused by the recent heavy rains.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-11
Girl, l8, Kills Self, Leaving Note
Naming Four Youths as Pallbearers

pillow under her head and a 3S-caliber
revolver clasped loosely in her right
hand.
Life is no pleasure to me and 1
would rather die than live, so don't
worry" said the suicide note in which
the four young men were named as
pallbearers she wished
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Bishop said they
did not believe the girls death was
the result of any disappointment in
connection with any man. No inquest
Mas deemed necessary,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-11
WOMAN'S SUICIDE PLAN
FOILED AT FALLS BRINK
Is Dragged From Niagara River
While Floating Near Cataract.
Refuses to Give Name.
By the Associated Press


NIAGARA FALLS, December H.
a we'll dressed woman about 80 years
old was rescued today fE~ol the
Niagara River a short distance above
the American falls. She was seen TO
run through the park near the falls
and later was discovered in the water,
floating toward the cataract. En-
ployes of the State reservation waded
out and brought her to shore. She
was sent to a hospital.
The woman steadfastly refused to
identify herself after her rescue. A
receipt for a cash fare from Buffalo
to this city was found in her purse.
A handkerchief she carried bears the
name "A. +. stain"
"Oh, why didn't I go over when |
had a chance" she sobbed to reser-
vation employees. Don't turn me
over to the police.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-11
2o Bodies Recovered This
Morning, Adding to Horror
OF Alabama Tragedy.
VICTIMS BURNED ALMOST
BEYOND RECOGNITION
Guef-strieken Families Wait in
RaTh-Negro Beaches Safety
Hanging on to Mules Tail.


BIRMINGHAM Ala December II
Twenty eight bodies were brought
up from the recesses of the Overtou
mine No this morning, bringing the
total removed TO so Mine officials
and rescue workers believe that three
bodies still remain in the mine. bu1
have abandoned all hope that the re-
mainder of the men would be found
alive
Mine officials expressed the belle
that the total death list would nol
exceed So, as they estimated that an
bodies except five had been recovered.
Recue crews worked patiently ali
night and continued their labors to-
day, hoping TO remove before night
fall the remaining bodies. The eX-
plosion was one of the worst of tho
II large ones which, since 112 lives
were taken in the Virginia mine dis
trict III 1905, have snuffed out the
lives of 716 mine workers in this
State.
The Overton mine is the property
of the Alabama Fuel and Iron Co and
is considered by Federal and State
mine officials one of the best equipped
in the Alabama mine field. The blast
did not wreck the air machinery and
this aided the rescue parties.
Cause Is Unknown.
The cause of the blast had not been
officially determined and probably
never will be learned positively. Some
of the mine workers believed it was
caused by d miner striking a match.
which is forbidden, or by a windy
shot.
1t is believed that most of the bodies
unrecovered are those of negro work
erS.
Relatives of the victims We're not
allowed to view the bodies. Identif-
cation was being carried out with
greatest difficulty. Some may never
be positively identified.
Wearied watchers kept vigil at the
pit mouth through night of sorrow.
The color line was obliterated white
and negro were united in common
grief and each tried to assuage the
others loss. Rain began falling al
daybreak, but women hoping to find
their loved ones yet alive never budged
from the guard lines.
Waits With Babe All Night
One woman who heard the blast yes
terday while she was about her house
hold duties and knew its meaning had
never for moment left the mouth OF
the pit. She hugged her baby to her
bosom through the night 10 protect il
from he cold.
\ negro miner owes his escape to his
mule. Back somewhere in the pit
when the gas was worst and condi-
tons appeared darkest for the en-
tombed n1an out through the slope
opening dashed a big. fat mule. Cling
ing to the mules tail was the negro.
who had become temporarily blinded
by the blast and took this means of
saving himself. He said he knew the
mule would get out if there was any
gettin."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-11
Ry the Associated Press.

GREENVILLE, S. c., December II.
Bertha Bishop, 1S-year-old farm
girl, wrote a note naming four young
men she wanted as pallbearers at her
funeral, and then fired a pistol bullet
into her breast late yesterday at her
home in the upper part of Greenville
County She died almost instantly.
Her mother, Mrs. j. w. Bishop, ran
into her room upon hearir" the shot
and found the girl on the floor With d
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-11
BANDIT RAIDS REPELLED.
Damascus Police Victorious in
Two Engagements.

3WO II15 e1s5 1IoI1 IS'
BEIRUT. Syria, December II P).
News came today that bandits had
been repelled in two invasions of
Dana sous. A force Of 200 after enter
ing the city yesterday was driven out
by policemen with motorized machine
guns and the use Of artillery. Seven
bandits were killed. Later in the day
another party. of 20 men entered the
city via a cemetery, but was speedily
put to Tout.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-11

over immigration, and any way he
hoped America some day would
amend the immigration law insofar
as it pertains to japanese, thus re-
moving the only sore spot.
The premier declared that the pres
ent policy of noninterference in Man
churia would be continued and that
no more Japanese troops would be
sent thither unless absolutely neces-
sary. He said that at present about
5000 railway guards were moving
toward Manchuria. the forces being
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WEATHER.

". ,. weather bureau ForecastD
Cloudy and warmer. possibly light
rains tonight; tomorrow partly cloudy;
lowest temperature tonight 40 degrees.
Temperatures-High 3S, at noon
today: lowest, 26, at am. today.
Full report on page Z.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-11

The Stars carrier system covers
every city block and the regular edl-
ton is delivered to Washington homes
as fast as the papers are printed.
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CONTINUED on Page 2, Column 81
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-13
Advice to the Lovelorn
BY BEATRICE FAIRFAX
Shall She Trust Him?

happy home like the home of my father
and mother. ! don't drink and | be-
licvc in being true to one woman and
trying TO make her contcnted.
Don't you think this young lady and
who have been through such similar
experiences might be happy together:
She seems sensible. There's nothing
foolish about her. She's very much
the kind of young lady my sister is.
We are both twenty-nine. get o
very good salary. WM. c. i.
II you and the young lady are both
free to marry-that is, il you are
freed from your former marriage
see no reason why you should not be
very happy indeed together, provided
you love each other.
Perhaps your friend is afraid to
marry again because she was so uh-
happy before. In that case. you'll
have to wait patiently for her until
you win her confidence through con-
sidcrate kindness. When she has
known you long enough to realize that
YOU will be good husband, she will
doubtless be glad to marry you and
make home for you.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-13
LISTEN, WORLD!
"The Hand-Minded Kid"
BY ELSIE ROBINSON

So the kids been at it again. Took
the birthday money Uncle Bert gave
him for a new school suit and beat 1t
for the secondhand yard. Bought the
worst mess of old junk you ever saw
a chassis that looks as if it had been
through a dozen earthquakes, an en-
CINE that's got every known. disease
peculiar to scrap iron. some slck-look-
ing wheels and coupla worm eaten
blanks. And he's built a machine III
the basement, Cluttered up the
whole place to make contraption
that no one on earth can run.
Sometimes it just doesn't seem as
il that boy would ever amount to any
thing. Wasting his money for fool,
ishncss like that - messing around
when he ought to be studying. Makes
YOU almost ashamed that you're his
parent, doesn't it!
Look how your sisters youngsters
have gone ahead in school. Tom Il
whole year younger than your. Eddie
and vet he's a year ahead of him Ill
High. Esther is taking one prize
after another in her English course.
Even little Bert. who's only IA, Is
starting the commercial course and
can already talk business like a vet
eran. ,
But Eddie, All Eddie cares
about is TO mess with machinery.
There's row every day to get him to
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-13
Fashions Fads
and Fancies
By Mildred Ash

pointcdly new are the pointed heel
stockings known as hose de fleur"
because they have tiny colored flow
crs embroidered UP both sides of the
heels.
Having the blues" no longer sus-
rosts a melancholy mood for the
wcarcr is probably quite gay in the
certainty that she is quite in the latest
fashion in frocks. All shades, from
the darkest midnight" to delicate
"ncri.vinklcr and "wedgcwood" are
astonishingly smart. Especially stun
ming is Royal blue" which is often
used alone, but much more frequently
combined with black to form dis
tinctive gown.
A broadening influence is being had
unon the fall and winter silhouette,
which vccrs away from the long pop
ular tubular effect. \ deep flounce,
circular in cut. begins to give the
widening effect Just below the hips
the gradual flare is gained either
through inserted godets or by one or
more bias ruffles.
Heavenly matches are those, moi
made by the gods but by the most
nrominent French fashion authoritieS
who insist that all parts of ones cos
tune match. Hat. shoes, hose. purse,
kcrchief and even fur collar or feather
collar are. as near as possible, of one
tone. In tans, browns and grays. such
an effect is so lovely as to doubtless
remain'iu favor throughout the com
ing season.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-13
GREEN PEPPER MANGOES OF
STUFFED PEPPERS.

Score n circle around the stem Of
green pepper, n short distance from
the stem end; then, leaving a half
inch of the pepper to hold the top in
place. cut in the scoring. Take out
and discard seeds and veins. Make a
brine Of salt and water strong enough
to float an egg. Let the peppers STAN,
~ hours in this brine. Drain and fill
with chopped cabbage. green toma toes,
onions and peppers. any one alone or
tons. Season the chopped vegetables
with mustard seed. grated horseradish.
whole cloves. cinnamon bark and mas
turtium seeds. Prepare the vegetables
in the same manner as in making pic
callli. Use TO fill the peppers. Whe+
filled. sew the tops of peppers in place
with white thread. Pack peppers in a
stone jar and cover with cider vine
gar. scalding hot. Let stand over
night; drain off vinegar, scald and re.
turn TO peppers. Repeat this process
on several successive mornings, Then
cover with fresh vinegar, heated to
boiling points, and store in cool place.
4 pint Of sugar may be added to each
gallon of vinegar. The time of prepar-
alton may be shortened by cooking IT,,
peppers half an hour in hot vinegar.
Then drain. cover with fresh hot vine,
gar, and set in cool place.
CHICKEN A LA KING
Four tablespoons butter.
Three tablespoons minced green
pepper.
Three tablespoons flour.
One-nalf teaspoon paprika.
~Three-fourth teaspoon salt.
Two cups thin cream.
Two and a half cups diced cooked
chicken.
One-half can mushrooms.
One tablespoon pimientoes. minced.
Melt butter; add green pepper and
cook until soft; then stir in flour
and scasonings. Gradually add cream.
stirring constantly. When boiling set
over hot water and add chicken, mush-
rooms and pimientoes. Serve on
toast.