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Evening star., 1926-12-04
"SLUSH" CHARGES
FILED WITH: REED
Massachusetts Republicans
Are Accused of Spending
Fund of S453.236.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
BOSTON, December 4.--The return
of campaign expenditures of the
, Democratic state committee filed here
today totaled $92.S52, including liza
bilities outstanding. Among them was
total of $1.5S5 paid to Conrad w.
Crooker, attorney for the Liberal Civic
League and the National Civic
League. who Thursday night lodged
with Chairman Reed of the Senate
campaign investigating committee
charges that Republican anizations
spent S453.236.
In this campaign Senator William
NJ. Butler was defeated by David J
Walsh for United states Senator,
while Gov. Alvan r. Fuller was re-
elected over his Democratic opponent
William A. Castor. The report filed
yesterday showed CASTOR paid S14.750
to the state committee of the $4,000
allowed under the law for his per-
sonal campaign.
The largest contribution from an
organization to the Democratic State
committee was $19.005 from the AS
sociation opposed to the Eighteenth
Amendment and SS.1Gl from the AS
sociation Against the Prohibition
Amendment. The State Democratic
party favored q modification of the
prohibition laws. while the Repub-
licans plank called for strict en-
forcement or all laws
Crooller expected within a few days
, additional information from steno
GraphcrS tabNlatirg expenditures by
many Republican town and city COM
mittees TO substantiate his charges of
excessive and unwarranted expendi-
ture." on the part OF Republicans,
Senator Reed last week assured him
that the charges would be submitted
to the full investigation committee
on his return to Washington about
December s. Crooker Thursday night
telegraphed the Senator that the in
vestigation by the league indicated
fragrant violation of our State laws"
and what we have already uncov-
cred justifies continuing our request
for full investigation here by your
committee"
Chairman Francis Prescott of the
Republican State committee estimated
the Republican expenditures at about
s173 900. or about 100000 less than
in the campaign two years ago.
Evening star., 1926-12-04
TEXAS WINS ROAD SUIT.
Recovery of $412,OOO Is for Al.
legged Excess Profits.

AUSTIN, Tex. December 4 OP.-
Judgment for $4,000 against the
Hoffman Construction co. of Eastla nj
Tex, was entered in District Court
here I'm favor Of the State.
The recovery is for alleged excess
profits on Texas highways contracts
This makes S1.0l2,OO0 which Attor-
ney General Dan Moody has won in
the two suits against highway con
tracing firms which held contracts
ava rd"d b. Gov. Miriam 4. Fergu
sons highway commission.
Evening star., 1926-12-04
13GR0UPS BARRED
IN INSURANCE CASE
Licenses Revoked After In
quiry Into Fraternal Bod
les in Pennsylvania.
BY the Associated Press,

HARRISBURG, Pa: December A.
licenses of 13 fraternal' insurance or
ganizations was announced yesterday
by Einar Barfod, State insurance
commissioner.
High expenditures for salaries, high
percentage of lapSeS. excessive cost of
management and failure to attend
hearings on citations were among the
reasons assigned for the revocation
The commissioner also held that sew
eral companies were not subject to
the Pennsylvania insurance laws.
Under the revocations, the organi-
cations are barred from writing new
business within the State, but must
carry out contracts now in force. the
commissioner explained
Organizations Affected.
The orga nizations affected by the
revocations and their headquarters
are:
Modern Woodmen of America Rock
Island, ILL.,; Independent Western Star
Order, Chicago. ILL.,; Holy Family So
ciety of the u. $. A. Joliet. ILL.,
Benevolent Order of Egyptians,
Camden. n. J.
Daughters of Norway, Minneapolis.
MINI.
National Benevolent Society. Kansas
City. Mo.
Supreme Encampment. Inc, Order
Of knights Hospitallers, Philadelphia.
Western Bohemian F'raternai Asso-
citation, Cedar Rapids. Iowa.
United States Grand Lodge of the
Order of British Abramham, New
York City.
Grand United Order of Moses, Inc.
Charlotte Court House. Va; improved
Order Of Shepherds and Daughters of
Bethlehem and the Supreme Lodge Of
the National Ideal Benefit Society.
Richmond. Va: Royal Order of Meme
lik and Princesses of Abyssinia of
America, Newport News, Va.
81 Are Investigated.
The commissioner notified the Po-
lish alma mater of the United States
OF America, with headquarters in Chi
cago. that unless valuation reports are
filed WIFI. che department by the end
of the year showing it TO be 100 per
cent solvent. the license for 1927 would
not he renewed.
The revocations are the result of
Investigations of the organizations
conditions by the insurance depart
ment. They formed part Of a group
of 81 organizations which were cited
to appear before the commissioner to
show cause why their licenses to sell
insurance in Pennsylvania should not
be revoked.
The commissioner said that the
companies whose licenses were re-
voked because they were not subject
to Pennsylvania insurance laws would
not be prohibited from continuing
business in the State.
Evening star., 1926-12-04
S10,0)0,ODD IS WON
IN BALDWIN POOL
Chicago Group, Headed by
Arthur Cutten, Outfigure
Wall Street Men.
Rv the As.nnlated Press.

By the Associated Press.
MEM YORK, December 4.-Iialf a
dozen Chicago spectators. headed by
Arthur W. Cutten, have taken more
than $4,000. 900 in actual and paper
profits out of Wall Street in the last
80 days through operations i'll Bald
win Locomotive stock. the New York
Times says today.
They have completely taken the
plaY" out of the hands of New York
men who usually trade in Baldwin
and have mystifled Wall Street as to
their identity and backing. The end
Of the tranSaC ZION has not been reach
ed. in the papers belief. as Baldwin
sold at 1868 yesterday. Il new high
price for the year and bears who
sold short are finding il difficult to
meet commitments. Movement in the
stock began November l. when il
rose. sharply 3l2 points to III.
Coup Is Explained.
A quiet spell. unfavorable to specu.
lation, in Mr.. CuttenS usual line.
wheat, and the possibility of profit
ing through reNiving coiorless area
In the stock market by bold specula-
tive stroke. impelled the Chicagoa ms
into their coup. says the Times. which
adds that some OF the operators who
sold Baldwin To the pool cannot now
ride on a train pulled by Baldwin
Locomotive without a tWinEe of pain.
With unlimited resources and
under a pledge of secrecy the Chi
caCoanS. more tnan n month ago.
began quietly accommodating BALDWIN
In blocks OF leo TO 1000 through
several brokers and under various
names.
Bears sold short IS the climb con-
tinued one operator is said to have
heen short 5000 shares at l23. and
10 he seeking the captain Of the
pool in order to offer settlement.
Others area said To have suffered
tremendous losses.
nnlv 100000 shares of Baldwin
representing 500, ,000. 600 exist. and a
large part of these are held by off1-
GERS. directors and others who keep
It off the market.
Talk Of Corner Disputed.
All .ne ro.l had 70 do was to bid
up the stock. reduce the small foat
ing supply and watch the bears b'd
,iD the stocks on themselves. Try
ing TO buy back their snort shares
WALL Street opinion is that the pool
will not violate stock exchange rules
hv trying 10 turn the coup into
corner and that there VIII he ~
attempt 70 control the company Or
have anything else to do with II
except garuer the profits OF the rise.
Mr.. Cutten is credited with having
made several millions in VIII at las
wear and with having hested som =
Of the most experienced New York
wheat operators in the deal. His
nephew, Ruloff f. Cutten, member
of the New York Stock Exchange
ana Of the f,rm of L. F. Hutton &
90 handled some If The pools Bald
WIN IranSa ctions.
Evening star., 1926-12-04
BASE BALL TEST CASE
RESULTS IN MISTRIAL
Hagerstown Jury Reported rs for
Acquittal of Harry E. Bester
After s Hours.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star
HAGERSTO\VN, Md. December A.
After eight hours deliberation a jury
in Circuit Court last night reported
it's inability to agree in the case of
Harry e. Bester. president OF the
Hagertown base ball club. who was
charged with violating the Maryland
law against Sunday base bali. The
jury. reported as standing Z to s for
acquittal. was discharged.
Bester. who is testing the legality
Of the blue law, said he would con-
suit his counsel at once on the Ques-
tion OF demanding a new trial. The
game was played August S. a num-
Der of other base ball players We're
arrested. but their cases nolIe pressed
upon agreement to make a test in
Bester's case. Mr.. Bester says he Is
anxious to have the matter Of Sun
day base ball settled one way or the
other.
Evening star., 1926-12-04

Seaweed Is a common article OF food
in the Pacific islands.
Evening star., 1926-12-04
BILLY" SUNDAY MAY RUN

YAKIMA. Wash. Decembeg R).
If the Democratic party nominates
Gov. Al Smith of New York and the
Republicans name any one but a dry
FOR their presidential candidate VIII
liam A. Billy" Sunday. evangelist
Will take the stump AS Il dry candi
date for the presidency, he declared
in a sermon here.
ANY person advocating a change ir
the prohibition law is a traitor to the
highest interest OF the Nation" sun
4.ay asserted.
Evening star., 1926-12-04

An inflated rubber cap to keep a
swimmers head above the water has
been invented.
Evening star., 1926-12-04
MUMA LOSES APPEAL.
Court Rules He Will Pay $1,000
Fine or Stay in Jail.
pHIT,ADEIP1

PHILADELPHIA. December w.
Jasper c. Muma of New York, one
of those convicted in March. 1925. in
connection with the transportation of
prize fight films out of New Jersey
either will have to pay his fine of
1000 or remain in Jail indefinitely,
under a decision yesterday of the
United States Circuit Court Of Appeals
The Circuit Court dismissed Muma S
appeal from the decesion of United
States District Judse iodine.
Evening star., 1926-12-04
La Toilette Improves.

ROCHESTER,. Mimi, December 4
R.--Senator Robert NJ. La Toilette
of Wisconsin, who has been a hospital
patient here for several weeks, will
leave some time next week. he said
yesterday. His condition is such that
he is permitted to sit up several
hours each day and he Is rapidly re-
gaining normal health.
Evening star., 1926-12-04
GEORGIA BANK SUSPENDS.
liability to Realize on Farm Paper
Is Blamed.

MOCLTRIE, Ga, December 4 P).--
The Citizens Rank, with a capital
stock of 100000, suspended business
yesterday. Inability to realize on
farm paper was said to have caused
the banks embarra ssment. Its de.
posits at the time the last statement
was issued, in October. totaled $500 900.
Evening star., 1926-08-11
ABSTINENCE UNION
/ REPEATS DRY PLEA
Catholic Body Ponders Wet
Senator's Speech-Dance
sOriuht Last Session.

The apparen, anomaly Of Vet
leader lndorsing q dry organization
high purpose" remained An item oi
discussion and interest today among
delegates TO the tittytifth annual con
Vention of the Catholic Total AbstI-
ncnce Union as they went into the
final dav's session at the knights "I
Columbus Hall with The warm words
Of praise from Senator a. Q. Stanley
Of Kentucky. who addressed ,h"lf
open meeting in Polls Theat+t last
night still ringing in their cars.
I'll is not only commtndable but II
is sound common sense. The senator
"a id TO assume that the ldiFidua !
is The natural arhileI in matter al
fecting The control of his own al
petite. The catholic church has from
time immemcrial attempted I" make
free men temperate bN maklns then
wise bE impreSsing hem with the
folly of a weak Indulgence. hN appeal
ing 10 the conscience. Whenever men
are taught to real lize The evils of in
temperance | am optiniat enough to
believe that he refining influence
Of 2 higher civilization and broad
er culture ana the benefcent pre-
cepts Of religion Will in Gods own
time lead to the eradication of this
evil and solve those problems which
have yeAed mankind ana hafiied The
ingenuity of the ages.
Traces of the anomaly disa ppeared,
however when delegates analyZed the
address. fndinG hat apparently both
MI. Stanley and the union were Of one
mind in the matter of allowing the
individual 10 regulate his habits from
a free-wil standpoint rather than leg
islative compulsion
The union this morning adopted a
length resolution which incorporated
in its preamble the original outline Of
the position Of the founders of the
organization in 1872. which follows.
Resolved Thai this conventio ion,
though not deeminc ii eXpedent to
Evening star., 1926-08-11

cation of the deaf today he declared.
are now the teachings Of trades and
Of correct English. Whether a clas-
steal or technical course should be fol-
lowed. he added, depended upon the
individual, since the best method is
that which succeeds in getting each
pupil to give the best that Is in him. "
A discussion as to the comparative
values Of "oralism" or .'np-reading"
and the sign language was carried on
by delegates in addresses from the
platform in sign language.
AS far as oral instruction. or lip
reading instruction. is concerned,
Prof. D. R. Tillinghast Of North Caro-
lima declared the sentiment should be
entirely for such instruction when the
pupils show aptitude for it, but there
should be no abuse in endeavoring to
force persons showing no aptitude for
lip-reading to use it to the exclusion
Of the sign language.
The meeting today at the Willard
convention headquarters. was opened
by Mrs Anna McGann Of Chicago
singing" Yankee Doodle" in sign
Evening star., 1926-08-11

take part in any political or Iegisla
tive agitation in reference to prohibi,
tory liquor laws. recognizes the great
good that would accrue from the sup
preston of public drinking places and
from such legislation as would re
strain the manufacture OF intoxicating
liqtiok within bounds consistent with
public morality. and il will gladly hail
such legislation whenever the proper
authorities may grant it.
4 pilgrimage to the Tomb of the
Unknown Soldier will be made this
afternoon. when Very Rev. r. j.
pcallaghan will place wreath on
the tomb.
Tonight there will he entertainment
and dancing in the ballroom of the
Raleigh Hotel. While tomorrow morn
ing the delegates who remain will
make a "trip to Mount Vernon.
Evening star., 1926-08-11
Col. Bell to Install so Trash Boxes
For Volunteer "White Wings of City

our streets and public parks free OF
trash. | have consulted the super
visor OF city refuse and we suggest
that the captains of the police pre-
cincts make recommendations as to
the location of so trash boxes in the
residential area I make this sug-
gestion because we will need to have
the interest and cooperation OF the
various police precincts If the in
stallation of these boxes is to prove
of much value People must be re-
nuired To use these boxes and to use
them for the proper purpose and We
need police cooperation in this
matter"
MIR Dougherty has received letter
from William NJ Locke 3460 Four
teenth street commencing his idea.
Evening star., 1926-08-11
GROUP INSTRUCTION
Of DEAF DEPL0RED
GaIIaudet Professor Tells
Convention individuals
Should Be Favored.

Prof F. II. Hughes Of Gallaudet
College in sign language told dele
gates of the fifteenth triennial con-
vention of the National Association
of the Deaf today that the trend of
thought implanted in deaf pupils
minds seems to be following the
spirit Of the corporation and the labor
union. and is that which tends to OBJ
lterate the individual making all
members of a group
That is the Inevitable course Of
more emphasis being given the shop
than the school," he continued. and
whether commendable or not is a
matter of opinion
The foremost influences in the edu-
Evening star., 1926-08-11

Commenting Commissioner Proc
tor l.. Doughertys suggestion for
making Washington "A cleaner city
by encouraging persons in the resi-
dental sections to pick up trash
found in the streets and place il in
Tereptapses provided for that purpose.
Engineer Commissioner Bell who has
charge "f the street cleaning actiNi-
ties. took preliminary steps yester-
day 10 install 30 trash boxes in resi-
nentiai communities Al present the
trash receptacles are located only in
the business district.
In memorandum To the new
Commissioner. Col. Bell said: Il am
delighted to know that YOU are in
terestinE yourself in trying 10 keep
Evening star., 1926-08-11
JUGOSLAVIA HAS FLOOD.
Cloudburst mandates Towns and
Washes Out Railway.

BELGRADE. August II (P).-Se-
we're damage was caused in several
sections of Jugosla via Monday night
by a cloudburst. Railway communi-
cation was interrupted by washouts
and the Vienna Zagreb express was
dera ailed near Lloubiana, several pas
sengers being injured.
The City of -Agram. croatia. was
one of the places which suffered most.
Some Of its large buildings. including
the ustomhOuSe. were submerged
when the River Save overf1owed.
No reports of casualties have been
received.
Evening star., 1926-08-11

language Committee reports and
routine business occupied much OF the
time this morning.
This afternoon the delegates Will
visit Mount Vernon and tonight there
will be a. motion picture exhibition OF
war reels from the Signal Corps In
the New National Museum audito-
rum
, 1926-03-15
LOCAL

The s. s. Parja is due at Frederiksted
to morrow afternoon, she'having not left
New York until last Tuesday evening.
She has on board SO tons of cargo for
Frederiksted and " tons for Christian
sted. The steamer will not call at this
port.
The New York mail due at San Juan
on the 18th did not arrive via the s. s.
Catherine on Saturday, but may be look
ed for to morrow.
The Navy Band played in the band
stand last night to the entertainment of
a large and appreciative gathering. The
music was as usual excellent.
There will be a ball at Government
House tonight with the Navy Band in
attendance.
Mails for the Islands to go by s. s.
ParjH will be in time until 9 a m. to-
morrow, we are informed.
, 1926-03-15
BILL
To provide a permanent govern
ment for the Virgin Islands of the
United States, and for other pur-
poses.
Continued from Saturdays Avi8)

Sec. 3. Taxes and assessments on
property, and or incomes, internal reve-
nue. and license fees, and royalties for
franchises, privileges, and concessions
may be imposed for the purposes of the
government of the Virgin Islands of the
United States as may be provided and
defined by the municipal councils herein
after established. No export duties shall
be levied or collected on exports from
the Virgin Islands of the United States
other than the export duties legally in
existence upon the date of the approval
of this Act: Provided. however, That
the export duties may be from time to
time reduced. repealed, or restored by
the municipal councils having jurisdic-
tions, with the approval of the President.
Sec. 4. That the capital of the Virgin
Islands of the United States shall be at
the city of Saint Thomas, and the seat of
government shall be maintained there.
Sec. 5. That all property which may
have been acquired in the Virgin Islands
of the United States by the United
States under cession of Denmark in
, 1926-03-15

STREAMS anu TIE DeuS Ln6F6OI, SQDt6fran-
can waters, mines, or minerals under the
surface of private lands. and all public
lands, waters, and public buildings not
heretofore or within ninety days here
after reserved by the United States for
public purposes are hereby placed under
the control of the Government of the
Virgin Islands of the United States to
be administered for the benefit Of the
people thereof; and that the harbor areas
and naviQable streams and bodies of wa
ter and submerged LANDS underlying the
same in and around the Virgin Islands Of
the United Stains and adjacent thereto
now owned by the United States and not
heretofore or within ninety days hereaf-
ter reserved by the United States for
public purposes are hereby placed under
the control of the government of the Vir-
gin Islands Of the United States to be ad-
ministered for the benefit of the people
thereof; Provided, That all laws of the
United States for the protection and i'm
provement of the navigable waters of the
United States and the preservation of the
interests OF navigation and commerce..
except as hereinafter otherwise provided
or so far as the same may be locally map
plIcable, shall apply to said islands and
waters; Provided Further, that nothing
IN his Act shall be construed so as to af-
feet or Impair In any maDne the terms
or conditions of any authorizations, per-
mits, or other powers heretofore lawfully
granted or exercised in or in respect Of
said waters and submerged lands in and
surrounding said islands by any author
lied officer or agent of the United States!
nor to limit the power Of the United
States to acquire property for naval or
military purposes.
Sec. 6. That the statutory laws of the
United States hereafter enacted shall not
apply to the Virgin Islands of the United
States except when specifically so provid-
ed, or it is so provided in this Act.
Sec. Z. That all judicial process shall
run in the name of United States of A.
merica, %sciIicet, the President of the
United States, and all penal or criminal
prosecutions in the local courts shall be
conducted in the name end by the au-
tholity of The People of the Virgin Is
lands of the United States; and all Off
cials shall be citizens of the United
States, and, before entering upon the
duties! of their respective offices, shall
take an oath to support the Constitution
of the United States and the laws of the
Virgin Islands OF the United States,
Sec. 8. That all reports required by
law to be made by the Governor to any
official of the United States shall hereaf-
ter be made to the Bureau of ~Insular AT
, 1926-03-15
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT

Governor of the Virgin Islands Of the u
nIted States; Provided, That he may be
a civilian or an officer of the Army or
Navy. He shall be appointed by the
President, by and with the advice and
consent of the Senate, and hold his office
at the pleasure Of he President and until
his successor is chosen and qualified.
The Governor shall reside in the Virgin
Islands of the United States during his
official ~incumbency and shall MAINTAIN
his office at the seat of government. He
shall have general supervision and con-
troll of all departments and bureaus OF the
government of the Virgin Islands so far
as is not inconsistent with THIS Act. He
may grant pardons and reprieves and re-
nit fines and f%orfeitures for C~ffenses a.
gainst the laws of the Virgin Islands of
the United States, and grant respltes for
all Uffenses against the United States,
until the decision Of the President can
be as%certained, and may veto any legis-
lation enacted, as hereinafter provided.
He shall commission all officers that he
may be authorized to appoint, He shall
be responsible for the faithful execution
of the laws of the Virgin Islands of the
United States and of the United States
applicable thereto, and whenever it be-
comes necessary he may call upon the
commanders of the military and naval
forces of the United States in the islands,
or summon the pose comitatus, or call
out the militia to. prevent or o
lawless violence, invasion, instruction,
or rebellion. and he may, in case of re-
belliOn or invasion or imminent danger
thereof, when the public safety re-
quires it. suspend the privileges of the
writ of habeas corpus, or place the
islands, or any part thereof, under
martial law, until communication can
be had with the President and the
Presidents decision therein made known.
He shall annually, and at such other
times as he may be required, make off
cial report of the transactions Of the
government of the Virgin Islands of the
United States to the Bureau of |Insular
Affairs of the War Department and his
said annual report shall be transmitted
to the Congress, and he shall perform
such additional duties and functions as
may in pursuance Of law. be delegated to
him by the President. In time of war
in which the United States shall be en-
gagged. or when, in the opinion of the
President. war is imminent or a ! national
emergency exists, such officer of the
Army or Navy as the President may de-
signate shall, upOn order of the Presi-
dent, assume and have exclusive autho.
rity and Jurisdiction over the Virgin Is
lands of the United States and all of