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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-19
FIREMAN IS SLAIN;
WIFE IS ARRESTED
Quarrel Preceded Richmond
Tragedy-She Denies In
tention of Firing.

BY the Associated Frese-
NORFOLK. Va, December ia
quarrel between husband and wife
ended early this afternoon in the
death of Timothy Patrick J. Power,
aged az. district chief in the Norfolk
Fire Department. at his home here.
His wife, Mrs. Ethel G.. Power, who
fred the fatal shot, accidentally, she
told the police, was arrested on a
charge of murder.
In a statement to police, made in
the presence of and with the consent
of her attorney, she said the trouble
started when she slapped her 14-year-
old son. Her husba nd, she said, began
to abuse her for her action, and fol
lowed her into the bedroom, where he
emphasized his remarks by striking
her in the back.
She said she told Power she would
shoot him if he did not desist and
went to a bureau drawer from which
she took a small automatic pistol and
noiuted it at him. The safety catch
usually was kept on the pistol, she
said, as a precaution against possible
harm to the children. She thought
the catch still was on, she said, and
pointed it at her husband as a threat
The pistol went off.
Il had no idea of shooting him.
the statement said. II was only us
ing the pistol as a threat, thinking it
was locked" She explained that after
her husband fell with bullet in his
right breast, she called about six
doctors and did everything she could
for him.
Besides his widow, Power Is sur
vived by three children, ranging from
5 to IL years of age. Power had been
with the Norfolk Fire Department for
number Of years and VAS widely
known.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-19
SIEGE NOW LIFTED
IN CITY OF K0vNO
Remainder of Lithuania,'
However, Under Military
Law, but Apparently Calm.
BY the Associated Press.

RIGA. Latvia, December 1S.-To-
days news from Lithuania, where a
military coup was carried out under
the leadership of former President
Smetona, ia that the state Of siege
has been lifted In Kovno, the capital.
1t continues. however, in the re-
mainder of the country. which ap-
pears tranquil. although there are
persistent rumors that certain former
ministers who escaped arrest at the
hands of the military are organizing
forces in the provinces to march
against kovnO.
The military authorities at kovno,
it is reported in messages reaching
here, have induced President Grinius
to give a semblance of legality to their
coup by dismising the old ministry
and appointing a government headed
by Augustine. Waldemar, who has
acted for Lithuania in various League
of Nations discussions. =
NJ. Waidemar is quoted as saying
that the ministry just dismissed was
too pro Russian and was steering the
country toward catastrophe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-19
MAI. LEE TO SPEAK.
County's Civic Needs Topic fol-
woodside Park Meeting.

Al an open meeting of the Wood
side Park Property owners Associa-
ton Monday evening at s o'clock, in
the woodsiae School auditorium, Maj.
p. Brooke Lee will speak on the civic
needs Of the suburban area or Mont
gonaery County. and legislation 10
provide for them.
Action will be taken on committee
REPORTS and new members received.
The association was recently CTga-
nfsed Ralph Lee is president; DIR. l..
D, Poston. vice president; II. Y. John
son. secretary, and V. E. Grottlisch,
treasurer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-19
Memorial Statue
May Be Erected to
Robert II. Lincoln

Erection of memorial statue in
Arlington Cemetery TO Robert T.
Lincoln, son of President Abraham
Lincoln. is contemplated, and de-
tails and designs are under con-
sideration by the War Department
and the Commission of Fine Arts.
Mr.. Lincoln. who was Secretary of
War from 1881 to 1885, died several
months ago. He had lived in
Georgetown for many years.
While plans for the statue to the
son of the Civil War President
have not yet progressed to the
point where a site has been select
ed, plans are expected to be sub
mitted soon and site chosen in
the cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-19
PUGlLlSTS EX0NERATED.
Efforts to Identify Wolcott as
Stranger Fail.

PHILADELPHIA, December Is CF).
Efforts TO identify Young Joe"
Wolcott, negro pugilist. as the
stranger" who killed three women
in this city last year failed today
when a pawnshop clerk said Wolcott
was not the man who pawned GER
tain articles taken from the home
Of one OF the women.
Wolcott was arrested in Norristown,
Pa, November 20. accused of trying
10 choke Miss Anna Clark in her store
there. Detectives brought him here.
and yesterday a charge was lodged
against him. The charge was with
crawn today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-19
$4,000 FOR COLLEGE.
Ursinus Christmas Gift Sent by
Philadelphia Publisher.

. COLLEGEVILLE. Pa, December
IS GR.-When President Georges l..
Omwake of Ursinus College opened
his mail today he found a letter of
four lines transmitting a check for
SIS 900 as Christmas gift to Ursinus
College. The letter and check bore
the signature of Cyrus II. X. Curtis,
the Philadelphia publisher.
Mr.. Curtis imposed no restrictions
as to the use which shall he made of
his gift.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-19

Fur seals that were tagged in the
Arctic have been found In the Antarc.
tic and later In the Arctic once more
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-19
Teachers Given Surprise.

Special DlspatGh 10 The Star.
BERWYN HEIGHTS. Md, Deem
her 1S.-Elwood Taylor entertained
the Home and School Association at
its last meeting. After business a
surprise was rendered Miss Emma
Bowman, principal of the local school,
in honor Of her birthday anniversary.
Berwyn Heights School will hold its
Christmas entertainment Thursday
morning at 10 o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-19
Sharp Divergence of Opinion.

From the Houston Post Dispatch.
The debate as to whether the coun-
try is prosperous amounts to little.
The fellow who hasn't got it knows
he is not; the fellow who has got it
knows he is. And it is always that
WAY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-19

Special Dispatch to The Star.
ROGERS HEIGHTS, Md, Deem
Der 1S.--At the December meeting of
the Rogers Heights Citizens Associa-
ton held Monday night at the home
of G.. T. Williams, president it was
announced that the community soon
would have gas. The work of in
stallation has been delayed pending
arrival of additional pipes. that now
are expected to be available within
short time. All the principal side
walks in the community were recently
surfaced with concrete. and 1t was
decided at the meeting to make
survey to determine where additional
street lights are most needed.
Miss Nora wilkins of Powell Coun-
ty. Ky, earns her living by catching
snakes and selling them to showmen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-27
SHOE CLERK TAKES
POISON, BUT MAY LIVE
Despondent Over Parents 0pposi.
ton to Love Affair, Max Ellison
Seeks to Die.

Despondent over the opposition of
his parents to his love affair Max FL
Uson. 25. 1898 Wisconsin avenue. at.
tempted 10 commit suicide today in a
shoe store ar $40 + street, where he
has been employed for the past six
months, according TO police.
Ellison worked exceptionally hard
this morning. and about 1915 went
down into the basement. presumably
TO bring up some shoes. About five
minutes later he came staggering up
the stairs and fell unconscious on the
floor Mat Oscar store manager.
placed the unconscious man in a pass.
ing automobile and rushed him TO
Emergency Hospital.
An investigation IN the cellar dis
closed an empty three ounce bottle
which had contained poison, and a
note addressed to Miss Dorothy
Cohen of Philadelphia. The note
read as follows:
Dearest Dorothy:
Il am very broken hearted All
have is worry. The only true
friend l ever had is you Do not
feel angry at me, for | really feel
Il IS best for YOU. Give my best
love to your mother. | only hope
this makes everybody happy.
True as the day is long,
MAX"
Officials at Emergency Hospital
say he has good chance to recover,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-27

continued from First Page
Iy and who does not fear to speak
loudly that he may be heard.
Speaking OF Franco-Itaiian relations
the Fascist leader said the close inter
ests of the two nations brought to-
Gether S0,000.000 souls. who, if they
maintained their amity would never
permit the peace TO be troubled.
This Latin bloc he concluded,
will act as the greatest counter bal
ance in Europe In the prevention Of
wars.
The yisi. Of Foreign Minister
Ninchjtch OF JuEoslayia 10 Rome has
served to indicate thar Italy is EN-
barking on a foreign program in keep
ing with Premier MussoiuIs belief
that the Latin ana Slav peoples must
stand together against the rising tide
Of German nationalist ambitions
Although much secrecy surrounds
the conversation between NinChitCh
and Museoliui, the JuEoslav foreign
minister Yesterday confirmed what al
ready was an open secret by saying
iii an interview,
The closest cola boratio1 between
italy and Jugoslayia is already oper-
atiye The past friendship between
the two nations can be brOadened on
the basis OF recent experiences.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-27

for severing the tie If the divorce is
by mutual consent However. six
months legal residence and personal
service Of papers are required If the
suit is contested Furthermore. non
residents must produce a copy of their
marriage certificate, which must be
certified by the signature Of the Mex
lean consul in the consular district Of
the United States where they took
their vows.
chihuahua lacs in the matter OF
speed but comes to the fore in the
matter of accessibility.
Here 1t is but a step from II Paso
to Juarez. one of the widest visited
border cities At present the statutes
there call for an elapsed time of so
days between the filing ami granting
Of mutual consent divorce papers.
\ residence Of one year is required
if the suit is contested However,
alert Juarez lawyers do not propose
to let the golden goose glide by. They
have drawn up a proposal to reduce
tho time for mutual consent DEGREES
to 80 days and make service legal
through publication. The chihuahua
Legislature Will meet April j TO CON
slider the plan which is almost ideu-
teal 70 the Nucatan statute But de
spite the attractiyeness of the path
of freedom, there is one serious draw
back-the Mexican courts have no
way Of enforcing alimony DEGREES
granted in proceedings involving non
residents. However, Mexican lawyers
predict this will be no thorn III the
side Of those who wish 10 loose the
bonds Of matrimony eXpeditiouSly ana
painicssly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-27
SALM LAYS BREACH
TO bad ADVICE"
Titled Athlete Pleads to Be
Let Alone in Statement.
Denies interviews"

by the Associated Press
Desperate as a result Of the public
attention focused on his affairs and
movements since he married the
wealthy Milicent Rogers, Count Lud-
viz Salm Won IIooEStraeten, on advice
Of counsel issued a statement late
Yesterday denying the authenticity Of
interviews attributed to him and de
C!aring ne would he living happily
with his wife now had she been let
alone" and not given bad advice.
Why should there he 50 much fuss
and conjecture about my motives or
my tinanCia! condition." he asked.
Il have accepted the ridiculous con
captions of my affairs by some OF your
enterpri$lng newspapers with all pos
sible amusement, but really, 1t should
end somewhere "
Count Salm said he did not wish to
try his case iii the newspapers. but
saw no objection to making q formal
statement at this time, since he con
tomplated no further legal proceed
iugS against his Wife. lie now has
pending in the New York courts a suit
frr separation charging the heiress -
the Rogers millions with uniuStiilahle
abandonment. lis wife mas denied
the charges, and q hearing OF the case
is expected to be called late in June
a'- III l,.t ,,t,.,r
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-27
ALEXANDRIA HIGH
BOOSTS CONTEST
Principal MonCure Appeals
for Winning Spirit in
0ratory Event,


Addressing his pupils al as~eulu.
PROF. II. T. Moncure. principal o. thee
Alexandra High school paid mug
tribute to educational vain" o. the i'-.
national and international orator.,
contest, and urged q Iua repF'~fr,
ton from the schoo. 70 compete t'
the honor of winning the Chdmnl"'
ship in The stars virginia tefuf'r'
which carries with II the p"@~lhi'.tE
winning prizes toLauuE N5"7 ANA o..
European trip with AN expenses paw.
MS contest TOT. N"ii'hl' 3.
serted. Is great thlhS. "ild 'A"t1
unusual opportunity Z" 'oAl'9'3"JS II.
educational Improvements, ItEd Idt'S-
OF the StudieS tAeN are suing o.
the heid they propose 20 emu. ~ "a
work. lJS lh't.-e,1 '"l az. ''ll'..- 'S ,'
unusual ana the Hh-i'0't' P", ''-'.'Ie
IN addition 70 the attI dS.IE' L-. 'i'1..
tour, make y worm lht cJ 'it ~ SN'l
pupil. WISH att "o"I" .'Ne lai 3D.
l ask those "l9HIi-~ 40 ls'' t'1ii'' ~ ..
report N"uuaI when ''Si9 '>7i9-''-'
from the faculty. 1lai ii'''i' o. t'l'
test. from the plHeI teachers ot Us
uSh ana lhe ptlHclndI W." r. ~. lH
coming 10 ana IN eApialillH5 'tie 1ol41eN.
and IN seleCtHE SunJetta anu l..4
terial.
Prof. Moncure introduced f's
dolph Leigh. NATIONAL director OK .i'
contest, who described me EaFlo'-
advantages and features 81 the '''.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-27
.LENTEN MUSICALS
TO SPUR MUSICIANS
Encouragement of Artists Aim of
Monday Night Affairs at
First Congregational.

Encouragement Of Washington mu-
siClans in the hope that some embryo
artist Of the first rank studying here
may receive the impetus to achieve
distinction is the reason for the inau-
guration of a course Of Monday night
Lenten musicals at the First Congre-
gational Church. Tenth and G. streets.
according to an announcement by
church officials today.
Musicians Of his and other cities
who have achieved wide recognition
will give the weekly concerts in an
effort to arouse public interest and
pride of Washinstonians IN the abiI-
tiles of local musicians.
Next Monday evening Helen Ware.
internationally known violinist, and
Charles 7. Ferry. composer pianist
and organist, viii appear. On following
Monday evenings concerts will be
given by Edythe NJ BrosIus harpist
Flora NcGiH keefer. contralto; Con
stance FinCkel, pianist; Alden Fine
kel. cellist; Charles T. Tittmann. bas-
50. Ruby Smith StahI, soprano. and
Mary Howe and Ann Hull in a two
piano recital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-27

pairs We're announced rs follows
Trannell Democrat, for. with Vel
Ter. Republican. against. King Demo
crat. for. with Danccp. RepubIican
against Caraway, Democrat. for.
with Du Point Republican, against
Harrison Democrat, for. with Edge,
Republican, against. Jones, Demo.
crat. New Mexico. for. with Ferna'd.
Republican against. Johnson. Re
publican for, with Greene Repub-
lican. against Gerry Democrat for,
with Mckinley. Republican, against.
Norris Republican, for, with SchalL
Republican, AGAINST. simmons Demo
crat for. with IIarreld. Republicans
against
General pairs were announced as
follows
Underwood. Democrat with GiIiett
Republican, Glass Democrats with
Mclean. ReDuhnc1n Copeland Demo
crat. with McNary. Republican.
Senators absent and concerning
whose vote no ACKNOWLEDGEMENT was
made were McAJa~ter Rcpuh'cau,
Kendrick. Democrat and Shipstc2d.
Farmer-l.abOr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-27


loollliilu ed from I itSt rage
10 2 per cent on the next $4,000
ana from 10 per cent on the re
HldIhuef.
deduction IN me surtaX rates from
e maximum or 50 per cent applicable
on the amount OF income in excess Of
%'VV.UVV 70 ~ per cent applicable on
me amount IN excess of 100000, with
i0duIHoHs in the lower rates, The
~tdauated scale OF surtaX rates VIII
start at per cent on the income in
excess OF $4,000. as IN the present
law.
Increase from $4,000 TO 100000 in
inc amount Of income on which the
NAV he arn1fa5
Miscellaneous taxes
The following excise and occupa-
-ionai levies and the amount Of rev
tnue which it had been estimated they
would Weld this year are repealed:
Automobile trucks, 50 900 coo.
Automobile tires and parts $25.-
100000
Jewelry. 100000
Cameras and lenses $500 900.
Photographic films and plates. $3.50
600
Firearms and ammunition. except
Smokers articles. $50 600.
Automatic slot machines, $65000O.
Nah Jong sets, ST o00.
Works Of art, $65o,0o0.
Broters. $2.ooo'ooo.
sowing alleys pool ana billiard
'toieS. >-.i00'"Wo
Ihoo.llk eaHefIe7 ana IldIhS icad'
cmies So 600.
Automobiles for hire, %l,150 600.
to!'Ic'o ma ~ u. ~ = $i'i-V'oVV'
TI'"'i "iSP l.9'' = v I-'yVu. -.
- q, eo,o oon = -
eta,,,,, 49,, ~, daaas con,,o,.oroas
,,,st't,|i,,,,sa o,t,iaa a,,d ,,.,tb 95aI'.ais
s525o.ooo
Most Effective Now.
All Of these taxes are repealed I'm
,,,edJatnlv except that on automobile
-rucks which becomes effective in 80
DAVIS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-27
Named Plate Printing Foreman

William n. Clark has been appoint
ed an acting foreman in the plate
printing division Of the Bureau of En-
craving and Printing lie is one Of
the hest known Of the personnel at the
bureau and is head Of the employees
organization in charge Of the lunch
facilities at that plant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-27
Adnii, , i:eporter-.

Throwing open he doors to ms lax
ur.uus suite in the NayhoWer Hotel
which had been 1csieget uusuccess-
fully Ivy newspaper men ever since
his arrival Tuesday from Pam Beach,
where he visited his young son. Peter
Alfred Constantine Count Salm admit
ted three reporters. to whom he gave
q copy of his statement, and then en-
tered into a calm discussion Of his case
and other things
Hotel officials, who had been given
strict orders to allow no one even to
approach Ills suite, apparently We're
not appraised Of the counts decision
to receive the reporters. Taken to
the eleventh floor of the hotel by the
manager. one of the newspaper men
was stopped and closely questioned by
two private detectives before he was
permitted 10 enter the suite
once the newspaper men were in
side. # was not long before the tall.
titled athlete came from his chambers
with his statement.
My position is quite clear he said
II have sought nothing more than |
have obtained the right 10 see my
child-and I am very we'll "a usted
with the arrangements for my future
visltations with him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-27

The streets Of London. If extended in
one continuous line. would reach the
heart Of Russia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-27
PUBLIC PRINTERS
PLEA TURNEDDONN
Application for Change in Re-
firing Age for G. P. O.
Employees Rejected.

Assistant Secretary Of the Interior
Edwards today denied a petition Of
| Public Printer George II. Carter
which was backed by the Columbia
Typograp hical Union, that proofread-
ers. copyholders. bindery operators
and skilled iaborers at the Govern
ment Printing Office be Ciassed as
mechanics and be eligible FOR retire
ment at 65 years instead Of the gen
! crH 7o-yoar retirement age, proYid-
ing broadly for the majority Of en-
lp1oves in the Government service Mir.
Carter was not III The city today. but
during the Lcnr!rG three weeks ago
before Mr. Edwards he Se"Vcd notice
that ii an adverse decision Was rem
dered he would ask Congress Tor spe-
cial legislation placing these EN-
ployes in the 65-year retirement class.
View Taken by Edwards.
Nh Edwards denied the petition
after review by the solicitor for the
Interior Department. and said that
the latter department would not be
ayerse to the suggestion Of the
civil Service Commission that two
classes Of proofreaders be established
one for proofreaders proper and one
for proofreader printers. the latter
class TO be subject to detail as print
erS where conditions require such in
terchange of service
In such case the paramount du-
ties would determine whether the
employe is to be classed as a me
/ cha mic or otherwise But a proof
reader as such cannot be regarded
a. a mechanic within the meaning Of
| the retirement law, Z the decision said.
The decision was rendered partially
on the basis OF Mr.. Carriers own
statement last summer when he said
in advertising for proofreaders they
need not necessarily be printers The
decision Is farreaching in it's effects
and would include all persons en-
ployed in analogous occupations in the
Government service.
Carriers Brief Cited.
In a brief filed several days ago
Mr., Carter Contended that the com
petent proofreader in using his pen
cil TO mark properly the errors Of
the tvpcsetter requires skill of hand
as Well as knowledge of his trade; the
pencil IN his hand is just as much a
tool as a trOwel IN the hands of a
briCklayer or q hammer In the hands
OF a carpenter.
The decision held that under this
definition steuographers and users Of
typewrlters throughout the service
would have exceptional claim for
designation as mechanics. but they
! have never been 50 regarded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-27
AL UMINUM PROBE
PLEA HELD KILLED
BY SENATE ACTION

Continued from First Paeel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-27
THREE MEXICO STATES
COMPETING TO GET
u. S. DIVORCE TRADE

CONTINUED from FIRST PaEel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-27
Fieht Mith Oameramen.

Carroll himself has shown q distaste
FOR publicity Yesterday as he was
leaving the Federal BuillinE, looking
nervous after his session with the
grand jury. photographers maneuver-
ga TO get pictures Of him chris
Seattle, a friend. interfered. and sew
eral blows were exchanged between
him and c3meramen.
Police investigation Of the incident
vas closed yesterday with announce
ment that no evidence had been found
% support action In the bathtub in
cfdent
Federal Attorney Buckner has in
timated that some of CAROLS guests
viii be called before the grand jury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-27
MAI. ZERBEE HERO
WHO SAVED TWO
FROM TIDAL BASIN

Continued from First Pagel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-27
COOLIDGE PREDICTS
S1OOOOO,O0O DEFICIT
FOR FISCAL YEAR

Continued from First Page )
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-06-24
CAR WRECKED.
IN COLLISION
this MORNING
FORD MACHINE OWNED AND
DRIVEN BY. L. c. TAYLOR
OF CUSTOMS S VICE
STRUCK BY LARGER CAR

Customs Officer L. c. Taylor's
Ford automobile was almost COM
pletely demolished in a spectacular
collision with a big Velie loaded
with liquor inside the F. E. c.
terminal enclosure near the car
ferry piers at an early hour this
morning.
Inspector Taylor was out look
ing for rum runners and was in
the act of passing the rum car
when he was recognized by the
driver of the Velie, who leaped
from his car, leaving the motor
going at full speed and in high
gear, with the automobile running
wild. Mr.. Taylor tried to avoid
the crash but could not clear the
way for the zigzagging Velie,
which ran into his Ford with terri
fic force He miraculously es-
capped without any injury.
The Velie automobile was
seized and found to contain 222
hotties of booze. The car and the
liquors were turned over to the
customs office in the postoffice
building. The driver of the rum
car was not identified and no ar
rest was made.