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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-08
Robert Fulton's Invention of Taxicab
Was Big Event, as Hum0rist Recalls
fCopyusht. 1acSN

Horses were very uncertain at first.
For example, you would bet on one
that was a favorite at some such
price as 3 to and seemed to have
far and away the best chance to win.
and along come an 8 to | shot and
make your horse look like sucker.
Editors Note-"Sucker was
slang invention of the authors.
meaning, probably in this case,
dub" or "flop.O
/ recall once visiting the Saratoga
race course in the administration Of
President Fillmore. and meeting a
man named Bud Fisher. a portrait
painter and fancier of horseflesh. He
had just paid S12 or $4,000, l forget
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-08

which, for a horse named Hyperion,
had engaged star jockey, Earl
Sande, to ride him. and advised me
and other acduaintances TO bet on
him. We followed the advice, and
the horse ran very good race. but
the jockey was left at the post, sit
ting in the middle of the track.
Copyright. 1920
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week or two. There was danger of
the whole thing falling through be-
cause of the dearth of leather-lunged
shouters. and TO obviate this Fulton
invented a musical instrument. called
the slide-trombone, and drivers were
taught TO play Berlins "All Alone.
the inference being that the cab
wanted the street to itself. The in
Strument was SO constructed that in
case the pedestrians did not take
warming from the melody the driver
could push the slide to its extreme
length and knock them out of the
way.
Fultons achievements made him so
popular in New York that he was
given the KEYS to the city of Boston
and a one.way ticket 10 San Diego.
II is estimated that the earnings of
his taxicabs had run we'll over $50
when they were suddenly cut off by
the invention Of the horse.
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ooh. not at all"

ooh. not at ALL
"And you are quite sure that
million is all that you care 10 take?
We shall be delighted, you know. if
you will take a million and a half. "
'Oh. scarcely. A million, ! think
will be ample just now; we can come
back. Of course. if we want more"
"Oh, certainly. certainly.
And do you want us To give any
security. or anything Of that sort?"
''Oh. no, quite unnecessary.
And Is there anything you want
me 10 sign while | am here?"
oh. no, nothing, the clerks will at
tend TO all that"
We'll. thanks, then. needn't keep
you any longer"
But wont you let me drive you
up town? My car Is just outside. Or.
better still. if you are free. won't you
come and eat some lunch with me at
the club"
Well, thanks, YES, you're really ex-
tremely kind"
And with this, quite painlessly and
easily. the million dollars has changed
hands
But even that is not the last degree
Eclipsing that sort of thing, both in
ease and in splendor, is the inter
national loan. as seen in,
Tableau No. ~.
The Scenes Which Accompany the Flotation
of an Angle French Loan in the Ameri-
can market OF Hundred Million
Dollars. by the Right Hon. Samuel
Rothstein Of England and the
Vicomte Baton Rouge de
Chauve Souris of
France.
This occurrence is best followed as
II appears in its triumphant progress
in the American press.
NEW YORK. Friday.--An enthusi-
astic reception was given yesterday TO
the Right Hon. Mr.. Samuel Rothstein
of the British cabinet and To the
Vicomte de Chauve Souris. French
plenipotentiary. on their landing from
the Stacquitania. II is understood
that they will borrow 100000. 600.
The distinguished visitors expect to
stay only a few days.
NEW YORK. saturday.---An eiabe-
rate reception was given last evening
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-08
Channel Fever"

CEASICKNESS has a strange coun.
~ terpart In what is now called chan
mel fever"-a set of distressing symp.
toms that sometimes strike passer.
gers when a ship. after rough ocean
voyage. enters a landlocked harbor
where there is very smooth water.
The effects are something like that Of
real seasickness and evidently are a
result Of the sudden change Of en-
vironment equilibrium.
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and only the other day he told me
that although he is married to one
woman he has one wife too many,
vet. you can see. he has not COM
mitted bigamy.
Dear Mr.. Wynn: why do some
musicians close their eyes when they
play?
Truly yours. l.. TRAVATORE.
Answer-That is so they can't see
the audience suffer while they are
playing;
Dear Mr.. Wynn: There is chap
who. with his wife, lives two doors
below my home. We always meet
going 10 work in the morning. |
asked him this morning how his
wife is feeling and he surprised me
by saying he hadn't spoken to his
wife in three years. What do you
make out of that?
Truly yours.
DAVID y. GOLIATH.
Answer-Maybe he is a gentleman
and does not want to interrupt the
lady.
Dear Mr.. Wynn: When capt.
Byrd made up his mind to fly over
the North Pole he must first have
worked on theory in which the
shape of the earth had 10 he con-
sidered. Can YOU tell me II the
earth's shape has ever changed
Sincerely a. Y. ATER.
Answer-The shape of the earth is
always changing. Years and years
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Not for Him!

A little chap was offered a chance
to spend a week in the country. but
refused. Coaxins. pleading. arguing,
promising Of untold wonders. alike
brought from him nothing but the
stubborn ultimatum: mo country for
me-"
But why not?" some one asked
finally
Because" he responded, they
have thrashin' machines down there
an it's bad enough here where it's
done 10y hand"
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say, eff a man has one wife TOO
many he is a higamist?
Yours truly. DELLA WARE.
AnSWer--You are not right. |
know a man who has only one wife,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-08

True Enough.
English Teacher-Name a collective
noun.
Student-Garbas &c can.
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Y AVE you ever, my dear read
ers. had occasion to borrow
money? Have you ever Dor
4 rowed $40 under a rigorous
prop,ise IF NoIli. word of hon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-08

y the preceding cha pter | told Of
my f1rst meeting with Jane Aus
ten. The beautiful little English
woman had come TO our shores
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-08

A S Isaac Walton. the great fish
n dealer, once said, There's
"A many a. poor fish that's unable
4 u to get into the swim, either
in the marine or social
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-23
FOREIGN AID ASKED
IN CURLING DRUGS
u. S. Sends Notes to The
Hague Signatories Seeking,
Help Against Smuggling.

Efforts to curb the Illicit drug traf-
fic in the United States are being di-
rected toward foreign channels in or
der to control drug importations at
the source of manufacture.
The State Department today made
public identic communications to all
the foreign powers signatory to the
Hague convention on drug traffic con-
troll, which pointed out that the bulk
of the drugs illegally sold in the
United States were of foreign origin
1t was further asserted that the do
nestle sources of supply had been
almost entirely shut off by effective
legal control.
ut is believed that the problem of
the United States would be vastly
simplified," 1t added, eff there were
established in various manufacturing
countries a system of control over
narcotic drugs and the factories for
their production similar to that in
effect in this country"
Attention of the powers was called
to a similar effort ito enlist co-opera-
ton of other powers signatory to the
Hague convention" made by the
Washington Government last October.
The announcement made no mention
of replies received.
Provisions of the convention, texts
of Federal acts for control of the
drug traffic in the United States and
a summary of enforcement regula-
tons and policy under those acts were
included in the communication.
The various governments were asked
to offer any suggestion that might
arise from their own experience, and
were told that the Washington Gov
eminent is prepared to cooperate
fully to bring the Hague convention
into effect.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-23
Women's Gifts
Underwear

New Wee back Chemise, $685.. In pastel
shades; georgette. To wear with low
back evening gowns.
Silk Dance Boomers, S595. Georgette
ruffied dance boomers, in pastel shades
and 81 length.
Crepe Pajamas, $1.95. Long and short
sleeves; several styles
Long sleeve Gowns, $f35. Neatly finish
ed; of white muslin; sizes Is and II.
Long sleeve Gowns, 81. OF white muslin;
sizes 16 and II.
Long sleeve Gowns, $1.95. OF very fine
quality; white only; sizes 16 and II.
Fancy Bandettes, 81. Lace radium, crepe
de chine and satin combinations. Sizes
90 to So.
Dance GirdIes, $3.50 to S.. hose sup
porters. BandeauX to match, 7Sc to 81.
Various materials.
Crepe de Chine Chemise, $295. All pastel
shades: lace trimmed and tailored styles.
Sizes SO to "A.
Crepe de Chine Gowns, $4.95. Beauti-
fully made; in all shades; sizes 16 to Il.
Crepe de Chine Pajamas, $5.95. Pastel
shades; sizes Is, 16 and IL Lace trim
med and tailored models.
Glove Silk Boomers, $1.o5. Peach. tea
rose, orchid and flesh shades; sizes 5, 6
and Z.
Glove Silk Vests, $1.25. Shades to match
Boomers; sizes SO to AZ.
MiIanese (rayon) Vests, $1.95. Flesh and
white. Sizes "A and 46 only. Boomers
to match, 1895.
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Rugs Miscellaneous

Foot Stools, $125. Covered with Jacquard
covering.
Reversible Wool Chenille Rugs, S4.25.
26X54-inch size; plain colors.
Reversible Cotton Chenille Rugs, 24x4s-
27x54 Rag Rugs, oval, So.
27x54 Administer Rugs, $3.75.
14x24 Imported Coco Mats, 81.
24x36 Plain Rag Rugs, 81.
9x12 Administer Rugs, $3.50.
Persian Hamadan Mats, $32.50.
Anatolian Oriental Rugs, $3.50.
Boudoir Lamps, $1.95 and 1926. Assert
ment of pottery bases, complete with silk
shade.
Bed Lights, $3.50 and 1895. Georgette
silk lined; assorted colors
Shell Candle Holders, 81 pair. Red and
orange, mahogany finished holders.
Trays, 81. Mahogany and nickel plated
trays.
Mirrors, 81 and $125. Real plate glass
mirrors; pictures at top.
Console Mirrors, $685. to $685.. Attrac-
tive designs; plain or mitred glass.
Lamp Shades, $2.95 to 1895. For bridge
and junior lamps; georgette and parch-
mentized.
Lamp Bases, 1896 to $3.50. Junior and
floor lamp bases polychrome or metal
Pearl Necklaces, 81. Boxed pearl (manu-
factured) necklaces
Gift Novelties, 81. Book ends ash trays
pin cushions and several styles of pads
Magazine Racks, SIPS. Assorted STYLES psies,
Desk Sets, $1.95 and $2.95. and 5-piece
sets.
Umbrellas, $3.75 to $3.50. Silk and gloria
(mixture of silk and cotton) Umbrellas,
in assortment of styles. Wood or amber
color handles.
Fitted Dressing Cases, $4.95. Ambertone
fittings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-23
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to the
Earring w. Heironimus, jr. and Florence
Il. Fleming both of Grafton, w. Va.
Joseph A.. Mcnamara of this city and
Madeline b. Bauman of Mount Rainier, Md.
Horatio A. Stoner and Nellie j. Cusick
James p. Butler and Myrtle /. Thomas
Frederick H. Untiedt and Eleanor Ball.
Pete Bender of Fort Myer. Va. and Ida
M 0. Harylove of this city
Thomas j. Henry of this city and Edna
G. Sisk Of Leesburg Va.
John Richardson and Josephine Giles.
Joseph Rawls and Harriet McCIain.
James NJ Albany and Arie 4; Robb.
and Lee Knight of Pinkey Va
Wesley Smith and Matilda Williams
Raymond Jennings and Esther H. Kay
both of Richmond, Va.
Charles l.. Foster and Ruby L. Carey
both of Richmond. Va.
Jesse, Sullivan and Ethel Hayden, both
Leroy E. Seipp and Mary A. Cain.
= Frederic W. Challacombe. jr., and Viola
Joseph o. Whiting and Estele NJ. More
G. Wesley johnson and E. Olnez Ope.
Charles E. Riley. jr.. and Mary A. South
Joseph NJ Barbecot and Mariette e.
Robert G. May Of Mabelton. Va. and
Gladys w. Wickham of Beaverdam. Va.
:. Teddy r. Harding of this city and Nellie
r. Davos of Baltimore, Md
l.. Leonard Butler and Thelma H. Parks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-23
Hose, Gloves and
Handkerchief

Miller Service Silk Hose, $50. Full
fashioned; all shades; silk to hem; sizes
So to 10.
Miller Full fashioned Chiffon Silk Hose,
$1.35. Silk to hem; hose in all shades
and sizes S1a to 10.
Suzanne Heavy Silk Full fashioned Hose.
$1.e5. Eight smart shades; sizes Sh to 10.
FuIIfashioned Isle Hose, 75c. Black
nude, alesan. French nude and gray.
Sizes S1a to 10.
Wool Gloves, 81. Samples of our S195
grades Attractive styles and colors.
Fine Lawn Handkerchefs, box of 8, Soc
With dainty lace corner.
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Bags, Slippers, Buckles

Handbags, $1.95 and $2.e5. Calf, seal,
goat and reptile calf Bags in the ap-
proved pouch and underarm styles.
Handbags, 1895 and $495. Pouch and
underarm bags in calf, seal, morocco.
lizard and alligator calf. Moire lined and
well fitted.
Boudoir Slippers, 81. Felts and satins. in
several styles and all colors and sizes
Gift Slippers, $1.25. OF fine quality felt
various styles and all sizes.
Slippers at $1.95. Mules and satin Slip
pers in comfy styles; padded soles and
heels.
Cut Steel and Rhinestone Buckles, 81 to
S.. Newest styles.
Slipper Trees, 25c and SOC.
Evening Slippers, $5.85. Satins and pat
ent feathers in latest styles. All sizes.
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Furnishings

Bedroom Slippers, e5c and 81. Padded
soles and heels make these soft felt slip
pers fine gifts.
ChiIdren's Arctics, $2e5. Finely made;
weather proof: all sizes.
Shoes for Children, $1.95. Brown or black
calf shoes; all sizes
Rubbers for Children, s5c to csc. All
sizes: black
Boys Fancy u Sports Hose, Csc. Wool
mixed: sizes 8 to H.
Children's Ribbed Stockings, Csc. OF
mercerized cotton, sizes to 9h.
Misses rayon and -isIe Fancy Sports
Hose, 75c. All color combinations Sizes
Z to 10.
ChiIdren's Wool Gloves, SOC. In dainty
colors; sizes to z
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-23
Jersey Dresses, s3.ss

Onepiece styles in Chanel, tan, green,
copen and navy. Sizes &c. IS, So to 3S.
Corduroy Robes, $5.95. In copen, Ameri-
beauty, lavender and rose. Sizes SO
to 46.
Silk NegIgees, $3.50. Crepe de chine in
lovely shades Several styles in small
medium and large sizes.
Also Black Satin Neelieees, trimmed
styles, $40.
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Children's Gifts
Apparel

Raineoat Sets, 1895. Sizes to 16 years:
all popular shades. The sets include coat
and cap.
Infants Handmade Dresses, 81 and $685.
Dalnt1ly shocked and embroidered; mar
row lace at neck and sleeves Some
Scalloped styles at these prices.
Infants Bootees and Sweater and Can
Sets, $1.95 and $2.95. All wool, in white.
trimmed with pink or blue
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Patton CHEESE
borough, jr., will arrive in Washing
ton today from Biltmore. N. c., to be
the guests OF the latter's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph E. Davies, for the
HOLIDAYS
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Births Reported.

The following births have been reported
o the Health Department in the last "a
lours:
william E. and Eva Wiley. girl
Frederick and Virginia Chester. boy.
William f. and Henrietta Bromley. girl.
Chauncey and Emma Kurt. girl.
Joseph and Hattie. Robertson, boy.
Frank e.. and Helen Murray. girl.
Archie r. and Gladys L. McCrady. girl.
Jacob H: and Lillian G. Lehman. boy.
George A. and Anna B. Tucker. boy.
Dewey H. and Martha A. Mayo. boy.
Thomas A. and Martha K. Kingsbury. girl.
Albert L. and Victoria F. Thompson. boy.
Sidney w. and Lena w. Watkins. boy.
Robert w and Aline !. Lee; boy.
Charles A. and Mary c. Richie, girl
Andrew J. and Maize Sims. girl.
Dwight X. and Helen B. Terry. girl.
Toshito and Teruko Satow. girl.
James and Elsie Anderson. boy
Leon and Mary HolIey, boy.
Ambrose and Helen Davis, boy.
James and Sara Dark, girl.
James L. and Sadie Burley. girl.
Charles and Christina Hardy. girl.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-23

Miss Henrietta Albers, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Albers, will &C
company her grandmother, Mrs. Eliza
beth Albers. to Florida to visit Mrs
Joseph Earn,an, Miss Albers' sister.
They will leave today.
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Mems Gifts
Furnishings
Slippers Needfuls

Cocoon BroadcIoth Shirts, $3.50. Plain
white in neckband style only Sizes Ia
to 1872. OF highly lustrous silk like
broadcloth imported from England.
Blanket Robes, 1895 and $4.95. New
shipment for last-minute selections. All
materials, colors, styles and sizes.
Rayon Knitted and All wool Scarfs, ST .o5
Attractive patterns and very admirable
colorings.
MLord English Broadcloth Shirts, $1.55;
for $3.50. Collar attached and neck
band styles; sizes 1872 to IS.
Mems Ties, 81. Cut silk, silk and wool
and knit ties, in new color combinations
and plain colors
Mems Slippers, $3.50. Felt in high cut
and Everett styles: all sizes.
Smoking Stands, $2.95. In bronze finish
and with weighted base
Linen Initial Handkerchiefs, box Of 6,
$3.50. Fine, soft quality linen.
Linen Handkerchiefs, 35c. Corded and
hand-rolled hens
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-23

From the Boston Transcript.
Frightened Wife-You say you can't
stop the car?
> Calm Husband--It doesn't make any
difference-~-there' no place to park
"a - /.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-23

The first classmen Of the Naval
Academy at Annapolis, who are In
Washington for the Christmas week
end, will be hosts at a dance in the
Wardman Park Saddle Club this eve
ming.
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SOCIETY

Continued from Page Twenty-three. }
Lucia Barber, will leave tomorrow for
Fort Hancock, n. j., to spend Christ
mas with their son-in-law and daugh.
ter, Capt. and Mrs. Motley du Hamel,
and will return to their apartment at
Wardman Park Hotel next week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-23

Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Morrell of Chi
cago, ILL.,, have arrived in Washington
for a short stay and are at the VIII
lard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-23

The premier Of Australia, the Rt.
Hon. Stanley Bruce, and Mrs. Bruce
will be given a reception at the Carl.
ton by the English-speaking Union,
Friday, December 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-23

The Theta Sigma Sorority will give
a dance Christmas night in the gar
den house Of the Grace Dodge Hotel.
Miss Simmering is chairman of ar
rangements.
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Arts Club Christmas
Party This Evening.

A Christmas party reminiscent of
all the cherished traditions of the
holiday will be held at the Arts Club
this evening, when Mr.. and Mrs. WIN
Barnes will be hosts. Ceremonial
arrival Of the boar's head, the bring
ing in of the yulelog and a distribu-
ton of presents by Santa Claus will
be features. The musical program
will consist of chorus singing of
Christmas carols.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Watson Savage of
Manaroneck, N. Y, are at the Will
lard for a short visit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-23

Miss Ellen Wise Crenshaw will be
the chairman of ushers for the Har-
ward Instrumental Clubs concert to be
given at the Mayfiower Sunday
evening. She will be assisted by Miss
Katherine Amory, Miss Anne Butler,
Miss Suzette Dewey, Miss Natalie
Hammond, Miss Rosemary Griffin,
Miss Caroline Thorn. Miss Victoria
Tytus and Miss Winifred West.
Among the boxholders are Mrs.
Henry +. Dimock, Mrs. Charles
Boughton Wood Mrs. Clarence G..
Williams, Mrs. Morton d. Hull, Mrs.
Walter r. Tuckerman and Mrs.
Richard Parker Crenshaw.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-23

$4,000 to go on sale tomorrow
Fine linen handkerchiefs of plain
white or white with cofored
woven borders. Full size.
Palais Royal-Bargain Basement
, 1926-06-04
TOURISTS FROM U. s.. ACCUSED
AS "DRUNKS."

Washington, May 10 CA. P.)-Ameri-
can tourists to India and Malaysia were
charged with grossly disappearing
the facts bout prohibition in America
in a discussion before the board Of
bishops of the Methodist Episcopal
Church today, led by Bishops Lowe of
Singapore and Bailey of Bombay.
The discus ion on a resolution later
adopted reaftrming the boards stand
in favor of the dry laws.
The two bishops said American tourist
ships furnished tremendous propagan-
da for the wet cause, land not the least
, 1926-06-04
Wit and Humor.

Mrs. Casey Mickey didn't Oh tell yez
to save part of thot %doughnut fer yer
little sisther?"
Nickey-"No, ma'am. Yez towld mes
not to ate the hole" av it, so Oh only
ate the rim
Brady-"Did yez hear what happened
to O'Toole?'i
Ryan-'Oi did not F."
Brady-"O'Ioole wus working at the
top aV the dome av the Singer Building
phin he fell to the ground and was kill
ed"
Ryan-"Ob, OF see! He took a dbrop
too much!'
, 1926-06-04

of the propaganda was The sight of a
few intoxicated Americans leaving dry
ships.
Senator Reed, Democrat, of Missouri,
was assailed by DR.. Clarence True viii
son of the Methodist board of morals,
who said the recent prohibition hear
ings were turned into an 'inquisition"
by the Missourian.
He declared, however. that while Sena.
tor Reed had usurped time allotted the
drys. the latter's case was thoroughly
presented by the newspapers. Ibid.
, 1926-06-04
TROOPS MORE ACTIVE AS PRO
SPECTS OF PEACE FADE.

London, May 10 "a. P.)-Great Brit
ain today entered the second week Of
the general strike with peace apparent
ly as far off as ever, and with the gov
eminent making Increased use of mill.
tary forces to assure the food supply.
The outstanding development of the
weekend was the successful conveying
of food trucks by cavalry and armored
cars from the Victoria dock to the dis
tributing centre in Hyde Park.
The strikers newspaper denounced this
use of troops as ridiculous and un-
necessary" and said it was done Ito
create belief that the strike has reached
violent revolutionary aims"
The government in a statement, said
Introduction of the military conveys in
sured ample food supplies for London.
The military administrations of the last
few days, it was asserted have greatly
disheartened the Trades Union Con.
gress, and have created the deepest i'm
preston among the population of Lon
don's dock land.
Hints were heard today that labor
will soon call on its second line of de-
fence" which would bring the total
strikers up to about 5000, 600.
The Trades Union Congress
ed that permits issued 10 union mem
bers to assist in the distribution of food
stutfs have been withdrawn.
During the night and early today new
disorders were reported.
A police sergeant was struck by a
hammer and a special constable was
stabbed in the back at the Nine Elms
Railway depot. At Birmingham a mem
Der of the City Council named Sawyer
was arrested for saying: 'All special
constables are traitors " A mass meet
ing at Norwich passed off peacefully aud
no inf1ammatory speeches were made.
The police prevented a Communist
meeting in Edgewar road and made two
arrests. 4 disturbance occurred in Ba-
tersea, where several police and officials
were injured, and two men were ar,
rested on sedition charges. Boston,
American.