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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-25

Washington, Mar. 24s-(AP)--Lieu-
tenant Commander Richard Byrd
plans TO set out on his airplane
fight to the north pole prepared to
walk back to civilization II necces-
sary. The equipment of his airplane
will include rifles and shotguns, two
small sieds and small lightweight
stove.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-25

Mexico City, Mar. 24.-(AP)-One
Of the men who murdered Joe Hall,
an American employe of the Mexican
national railway last Monday near
Ixtlan, is reported to have been cap
tured. This information is contain
ed in a telegram from the American
>consulate at Mazatlan received at
the embassy here today. The mess
sage said: Zone of Halls murderers
has been caught. The others are
still at large.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-25

February surplus of the Pere Mar
ouefte rose to $509434 after charges,
compared with sS6S.246 in February
last year. Surplus for the two months
this year was $S55.573 against sf94'-
$50 a year ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-25

Newport, r. l.. March 24-(AP)-
Albert Z. Oest was instantly killed
today when his head became jammed
between rising elevator and the Sec
ond floor of James T. O'Connell's
storehouse, where he was employed
as foreman. He is survived by his
widow and four children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-25

Henry For1s railroad, the Detroit,
Toledo and Ironton, earned $3.50 a
share on the combined preferred and
common stock in 1925, against $1377
the year before. Net income rose to
$12,O72,7S9 from s11,720,9S4 in 1924.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-25

New York, Mar. 24-(AP)--John
Zitzmann, So, the largest man ever
admitted to Bellevue hospital, died
there today of chronic heart disease.
Two policemen, a chauffeur and
surgeon, were required to assist him
from his home to an ambulance last
night when he was stricked with a
heart attack. He weighed more than
400 pounds. was FIVE feet seven inch
es in height and had waist line OF
five feet. two inches. Because of his
corpulence, funeral services cannot
be held in his late home owing to
the narrowness of the Railways and
doors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-25

Philadelphia, March 24.-(AP) -
False teeth constitute a menace to
firemen and policemen, the civil SER
vice commission, which rules on all
applicants to the two bureaus of the
city, announced today. Several in
stances. the commission said, had
been reported Of firemen nearly
choking to death by swallowing their
false molars while unconscious from
smoke or injuries. In the future, all
applicants for either the fire OF po-
lice force must possess at least 20
sound teeth and such false teeth as
exist will have to be bridge work to
pass the requirements.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-25

Worcester, Mass, March 24-(AP)
Ancient music, forgotten since the
golden age of Athens passed, will be
heard again here, when on May 30,
the freshman class at Holy Cross
college will present a Greek tragedy
with the chorus using the only known
music of ancient Greece. So far as is
known it is the first time such an en-
tertainment has been attempted. To
the choric music of Euripides' Hecu
ba will be adapted the music of a
hymn TO Apollo composed about 27S
B. C. Professor John T. Marshall of
Boston University and Professor Jo-
seph V. ODrain of Holy Cross are
cooperating in the production.
Washington, March "a - (AP) -
The contest between President Cool
idge and the senate over the nomi
nation of Thomas F. Woodlock of
New York as a member of the inter-
state commerce commission has de
generated into a New England horse
trade situation" Senator Wheeler,
Democrat, Montana, declared today
in the senate. His assertion was
made after he had read a dispatch
containing White House pro-
nouncement yesterday that in Sc
lecting members of the commission
hereafter the president will consider
the south southwest and Pennsyl-
vania, and the subsequent announce
ment by Senator Reed, Republican,
Of that state, that having won his
fight for recognition of his state, he
would join the administration in sup
porting Woodlock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-25

fore 1t was finally captured. The
animal came from the Hooksett
woods. about six miles away. AMI
NAL Rescue League officerss took
charge Of the animal and hope to
save its life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-25

Boston, March 24-(AP)-Wilnlo
r. Evans. president of the Boston
Five Cents Savings Bank. and diree-
tor of other banks and corporations,
died today of pneumonia. He was
born In Everett. in 1853. His father.
Alonzo H. Evans, was the first mayor
Of that city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-25

Baton Rouge, La. Mar. 24.--(AP)
r-Authorities of Louisiana State Uni
versity have refused to permit a
course on evolution to be given at
the university this year, it was learn
ed here tonight. Twenty students
who had organized a class in evo-
luton were notified by Professor
w. H. Gates, head of the department
of biology, that the course could not
be given. because of refusal Of uni
yersity authorities to sanction 1t.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-25

New York, March 2i-(AP)-The
suit of Mrs. Ella Stack, mother. of the
first wife of Paul Whiteman, jazz or
chestra conductor, t6r $4,000 from
Mr.. Whiteman, was settled out Of
court today as the case was about to
go to trial in supreme court Mrs
Stack claimed that $4,000 was due
her for medical attendance at the
birth of the Whitemans' child In
1919: for its funeral expenses, and for
support of her daughter. Mrs. Nellie
Stack Whiteman. The facts of the
settlement were not announced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-25

Oakland, Cal, Mar. 24.-(AP)-Po-
lice were searching today for mem
bers of an alleged devil worshipping
society, purported to have been re-
vealed by papers found in the base
ment of the home of Macarno Timon,
mysteriously slain recently. A let
ter. apparently written in blood and
signed with the name of Timon, was
found among his effects and contains
plea to 'Lucifer'' for aid toward
qualification Of desires. The desires
We're not specified,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-25

Vancouver, e. c., Mar. 24.-(AP)-
The Vancouver City Council and the
Vancouver Retail Merchants Asso-
citation were confronted today with a
resolution passed by the Vancouver
Parent Teacher Association asking
that representations of Santa Claus
be discontinued. Disillusionment of
children, when promises made by the
jolly saint in department stres re-
main unfulfilled on Christmas Day,
was given as the reason.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-25

February net income of Otis Steel
amounting to S290.996, after all
charges, but before depreciation,
brought the total for the first two
months this year to about 100000.
Evening star., 1926-01-24

More goods We're produced and con.
si,nned in the United States last wear
than ever before in its history.
Evening star., 1926-01-24
Chapter House D. A. R, Ball
Seen as Brilliant Success

The District of Columbia Daughters
of the American Revolutions Chapter
House ball, an important annual
event, which took place last week,
was Conce1ed by the large agEreSa-
t1on In attendance to be a brilliant
success.
The large ballroom at the Willard
was lighted with soft amber lights
and handsome flags paneling the
walls at intervals and interspersed
with delicate trailing festoons OF
Southern smilax created back :
ground at once appropriate and
strikingly effective.
The guests We're received by the
chairman of the ball. Mrs. Austin
Mccarthy, assisted by the vice chair-
man, Mrs. William ID. West: Mrs.
John NJ. Beavers, state regent ID.
A. r.. and Mrs. Frances A. ST. Clair.
president of the Chapter House board. .
Attending to other details of man
agement and hospitality We're the
chairmen of the several commit
tees. Mrs. Isaac We'll. Mrs. Cath
crime K. Nagle. Mrs. Alfred b. Garges.
Mrs. Harry r. Cary and Mrs. Jeter
Pritchard, who skillfuilY conducted
the disposition ana seating of boxes
and their occupants. Many dis
tinguiShed personageS formed this
DOIuef OF observers anu par tl'lid leu
in the dances.
Maj Gen. Amos A. Fries and
Capt. George +. Inma chit directed
the floor committee, of which Mrs.
George HillNer, jr., and her staff Of
young women from the various
chapters We're an actively helpful
unit.
The stately minuet-the dancers
in picturesque colonial costumes
was gracefully executed hy mem
bers of the Capital Society, children
of the American Revolution. and was
led by Miss Eliza beth Sawtelle and
young Mr.. Trimble Sawtelle As "a
contrast to the measured steps of
We olden times, modern dances. exc =
cuted by little Miss Gene kincheloe.
young daughter of Representative
and Mrs. David II. kinchelne. like
wise captiyated the audience. a
cleverly interpreted Spanish num-
Evening star., 1926-01-24
OF Personal Interest
to Washington Residents

Mrs. X. Harris left ashington
Thursday for Atlantic City. to be at
the Traymore, after spending a month
here with relatives. She expects to
return to her home, in New York City,
during the coming week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sol W. Bloom of
Charles Town. w. Va. are spending
mother. Mrs. Mary Kaufman of 1870
Biltmore street
Mrs. Milton Baer and her young
daughter are spending month In
Tampa, Fla, with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jerome Lyon of In
dianapolis. who were guests Of Mr.
and Mrs. Morton Luchs for o days.
left for their home Thursday.
Mr.. aud Mrs. :. :. Richard spent
the week end in Washington and
were guests at Wardman Park Hotel.
They returned TO Philadelphia Sunday.
Mrs. Albert Sigmund and Mrs.
Harold {. Kaufman aH in Atlantic
City. Al the Ritz Carlton. Mr. Sig
mund is in New York
The Friday Club was entertained at
luncheon followed by nah. jongG last
week. with Mrs. BENJAMIN Wollbere
rs hostess, a L nef nome, In the ROpSe =
welt.
Mrs Samuel GoldenberS is visiting
her sister, Mrs. kaufman, in rrovi-
dence, r. T.
MIR. and Mrs. Stanley Laushurgh
are spending 10 days in Alta ntiC City.
Mrs. May of Charles Town. w. Va.
who was the guest of Mr. and Mrs.
Milton Nathan of the Roosevelt for 10
DAYS, has returned 10 her home.
Dr. Harry NJ. kaufman. Mr.. Never
Cohen and Mr.. Tilman Hendrick left
Evening star., 1926-01-24
Mississippi Society
to Honor State S Sons

The Mississippi Society will give a
formal reception and dance January
- at the Washington Club. l7O1 X
street northwest. in honor of MiSsis-
sippis native sons resident in Wash
ington who are serving as officers in
the Army, Navy and Marine Corps.
The details of this function are being
arranged by special committee com
posed of Col. Ephraim G.. Peyton, L. :.
A: Cemdr. John s. Mccain, L. s. n.
and Maj. John r. Richardson. L. S. A.
In the receiving line will be the
president and officers of the society,
Representative and Mrs. !. W. Collier.
also Maj. Gen. and Mrs. Henry p. Nc
Cain. Maj. Gen. and Mrs. Fox Conner.
Col. and Mrs. f. @. Peyten. Col. and
Mrs. Herbert O. Williams. Lieut.. Col.
and Mrs. Charles l.. Foster. Lieut.. Col.
and Mrs. William A. Mccain, Lieut..
Col. and Mrs. Harry G. Williams. Mai.
and Mrs. Emile V. Cutrer. Maj. and
Mrs. Charles ID. Hartman, Mai. and
Mrs. John B. Richardson, Maj and
Mrs. Daniel l. Sultan, Maj and Mrs.
Adna G.. Wilde. Capt. and Mrs. Turner
Il. Sharp. Caps and Mrs. Ralph II.
Wooten. Lieut. 7and Mrs. Donald G.
Duke. Lieut.. and Mrs. Samuel p.
Walker.
The Navy will he represented in the
receiving line by Rear Admiral Joseph
Evening star., 1926-01-24
Gard Party February 8
by College Auxiliary

a card party given by the Ladies'
Auxiliary Board of Regents of Trinity
College will take place at Wardma n
Park Hotel, Monday, February 8, at
o'clock p.m.. The committee In
charge is composed of Mrs. r. II. Car.
ter. president; Mrs. Charles A. Cana.
lier. Mrs. John Cammack. Miss NJ. F.
Carroll. Miss Elizabeth J. Dolan, Mrs
Doian ponohoe. Mrs. S. a. Drury
Miss Rose Dugan. Mrs. N. Z. Doran.
Mrs. J. J. Farley, Mrs. n. +. Feaiy
Mrs. Z. l.. Graves, Mrs. S. A. W. Glea.
son. Mrs. James Sawyer. Mrs. j. b
Sta anley, Mrs. G. A. Weschler Mrs. G.
j. Cassidy. Miss Ella Lorraine Dorsey
Mrs. c. +. keane, Mrs. NJ. r. Tally
Mrs. j. f. Jiartnett. Mrs. j. G. Haskell
Mrs. j. NJ. Hauser, Mrs. f. j. HemeIt
Mrs. NJ. r. Joynt, Mrs. J. Leo kqlh,
Miss Anna J. Ready. Mrs. J i. MOO
nan, Mrs. James O'ConneIl Mrs J. 4
OConner, Mrs. !. a. Phelau Mrs. w
\. Roach. jr.; Mrs K. l.. Shanafelt
and Mrs. j. J. Walsh.
Evening star., 1926-01-24

L.. Jayne. Capt. William 7. Robert,
Capt. Ivan h. Bass, Comdr. John S.
Mccain. Comdr. Garland Fulton Lieut.
Comdr. Needham l.. Jones and Lieut..
Logan {. Ramsey and their wives.
The Marine Corps will be repre- esented
by Lieut.. G.. w. Walker.
A brief program from to 10 o'clock
will include martial music and an ad-
dress by Representative James VIII
liam Collier on Mississippi's famous
India general. Pushmataha.
Dancing will follow from 10 to 10
o'clock. Mrs Oscar Wilkinson. with a
committee Of hostesses, will serve
punch.
Oficers of the society are Mr.. Charl-
ton NJ. Clark. president: Mrs. Harry O.
Cutting, Miss Lillian ChenoWeth and
Mrs Oscar Wilkinson, vice presidents:
Mr. Harry r. Fulton. treasurer. Mrs.
Sue t'ite Ramsey, secretarys Miss
Perry WhiteWay. assistant secretary.
and Mr.. Walter s. Erwin. financial
secretary.
Evening star., 1926-01-24
Clover Club Observes
Birthday Anniversary

The Clover Club held its fourth
birthday anniversary party in the
ballroom nf the Roosevelt Hotel We'd
nesday night. Dinner was served at
O'Clock, with beautiful decorations
for the table in the club colors. Ins-
mediavtely after the dinner the 80
couples danced. Miss Ruth @, Ben
nett demonstrated. the Charleston.
Mrs. Giles Scott Rafter of the
District of Columbia Congress Of Par
ent-Teacher Associations was present
at the anniversary party and with
other members spoke of the brilliant
future of this small young orga MIA
ton.
Evening star., 1926-01-24
Our Flag" Chapter, D. AR.
Announces Card PARTY

"Our Flag" Chapter, y. A. r., is
planning a card party to be held at
Wardmsn Park Hotel the afternoon
of February 9. The COMMITTEES ar
ranging for the party has for the
chairman Mrs. Grsttan Kerans, as
sisted by Mrs. II. Semnes, vice
chairman: Mrs. T. w Brandes. Mrs
]. 7. Burns, Mrs. William Van Zandt
Cox. Mrs. r. W. Hannay Miss Alice
Johnson, Mrs. Edward kea ting Mrs
II. B. Polkinhorn. Mrs. George Kicker
Mrs. r. NJ. Richards Mrs Frank A..
Wolff, Mrs. William Donch, Miss Anna.
Townsend. Mrs, George Wagner and
Mrs. Edwin Weeks
Evening star., 1926-01-24

ber selection Eccentric and
lastly the catchy Charleston were
done by this youthful artist with airy
grace. Enthusiastic applause was
accorded her.
Officers aud regents prominent in
u. A. r. circles contributed theiS
presence among the box holders and
throughout the gathering.
Evening star., 1926-01-24

last week for Augusta, Ga. to spend
10 days.
Mrs. Herman Shapiro returned Fri.
day from a stay of two weeks in Hunt
ington, W. Va.
The Afternoon Club met at Rsusch-
er's Tuesday for luncheon, followed
by NAH -jong.
Mr.. and Mrs. Abe Lehman left. Fri
day for Atlantic City, where they will
spend several weeks.
Evening star., 1926-01-24
Mr.. and Mrs. Goldberg
Plan Reception and Dance

Mr. and Mrs. George Goldberg will
give reception and dance at Rau-
sehers Wednesday evening from to
o'clock
Evening star., 1926-03-13
A Hudson River Bridge.

For many years projects have been
under consideration for bridging the
Hudson River at New York. The diff.
Roulties of this work. however have UP
ko the present been too great to be sur
mounted. While the East River has
been bridccd at several points the
Hud5on presents a different problem.
A longer span is necessary, with an
equal clearance above water level
During the period Of waiting for d
viaduct tubes haze been driven under
khe river for transportation purposes
and have proved of the greatest value
in moving the traffic in and out OF
New York from and to the South and
wegs.
Now it would appear that success is
In sight for Hudson River span. An
advisory committee representing both
New York and New Jersey has held q
me4ting and approved a report from a
group of engineers on a plan for q
i50.00o,o0O construction to link the
Fort Washington section of Manhattan
with Fort Lee, N. j. The State OF
New Jersey has already appropriated
e5,080.000 for starting tho preliminary
Evening star., 1926-03-13
Bumpy Streets.

Washington motorists are protesting
against the bumpy condition Of street
pavement in all sections of the city
and are urging that an immediate pro
gram be formulated by District ON
ciais so that repairs can be made be
fore the situation becomes worse. AL
though Washington, SO far, has had a
comparatively mild Winter, with none
Of the heavy snowfalls that have
marked previous Winter months, the
streets are now deeply pitted and I'm.
even and are in urgent need OF patch.
ing.
Crews of the maintenance depart.
ment OF the District Street and High.
for some time endeavoring to level of
the thoroughfares, but due to the very
considerable amount Of patching to be
done and the small number of labor
ers it is not surprising that little prog
ress appears to have been made.
Bumpy streets. with unavoidable
holes into which the motorist feels
himself drop with a thud. are not con.
iucive to smooth-running traffic. There
are many streets in this condition. and
this fact may contribute in a small
degree to some of the traffic difficult
ties under which Washington is labor
ing. On many occasions collisions
have been caused by motorists turning
out suddenly in attempting to avoid
some particularly rough spot, and it is
not infreQuent occurrence for the
driver temporarily to lose control Of
his machine after being joited nearly
out of the car by a bad bump.
II funds are available, and they
should be under the provision of the
gasoline tax which turns revenue
back into the street maintenance and
construction fund. a comprehensive
program should be carried out to bring
the streets Of the National Capital
back to normalcy. The longer they
are allowed to stay in their present
condition the bigger will be the job
Of repairing them as each automobile
passing over a hole in the pavement
does it's part in spreading it. There
fore remedial measures should be be-
gun at the earliest possible moment, so
that local users OF the streets can
again look with equanimity to the
prospect of driving.
Evening star., 1926-03-13
Ais Well That Ends Well.

The library Of The Evening Star
contains several books on quotations.
A search through them. however, falls
to disclose one that is wanted in con-
nection with a recent occurrence in
Washington having TO do with the
misuse OF the American flag. There
may not be any, in fact. but the senti-
fault first freely acknowledged and
then corrected Is an asset rather than
a liability. Perhaps Shakespeare
words. Condemn the fault and not
the actor Of It." are applicable also.
4 local restaurant proprietor was
arrested on c. charge of misuse oe the
American flag during a parade in
which he had entered a decorated
tioat and posted collateral Of fifty dol.
lars, which, upon "a full explanation
'oT the circumstances, was returned
TO him. He showed no resentment: he
went even further and asked co-opera-
ton Of the press in broadcasting a
public apology. Many persons read
the admission of his fault who never
heard Of the original offense.
This Washingtonian fought for nine
months with the American Army in
France. That makes him a pretty
good American. His misuse of the
flag, far from being deliberate OF actu.
ated by red, pink, or even the green
hue of jealousy, was unintentional; on
the contrary he thought ne was doing
a proper thing. lie was glad to learn
better.
How much less is this mans fault"
now than that Of the man who, know.
ing better, fails to uncover when Old
Glory passes by! There are literally
thousands Of him. How much better
is he than the man who uncovers
mand Of fellow spectators! How mich
better is he than the man who feels
d1srespect for the banner. but Is afraid
TO show it He feels no disrespect
and never felt any. He was perfectly
willing to pay fifty dollars for an item
In his course of patriotic education,
and this fifty would have been a good.
permanent investment, to be trans.
mitted to his children, if he has any.
1t has been said that Americans feel
that they are practically never wrong
and refuse to admit it on the few occa-
sions when they are. This Washing.
toni2n showed up some Americans
when he went TO the war. He has
shown up some since then. He is. TO
use Americas highest compliment,
"all right"
Evening star., 1926-03-13
Local Welfa.e Legislation.

Final enactment of the public vel
fare bill. which is about to be submit
red to the President for signature. is a
mos; gratifying achievement OF local
legislation. This measure. the result
of paiustaking examination and re
search by a board Of citizens named
by the commissioners, has been
framed TO effect an administrative re
form OF importance in a manner TO
meet the oh jectionS o! numerous IN
terests. Ii consolidates and co-ordi-
mates three agencies Of supervision
over charities and corrections in the
District in d manner to make il more
consistent administration Of them all
and TO yield a larger degree OF benefit
40 the community.
The passage OF this bill represents
two years Of work by the Commits
sioners' board and citizens co operat-
ing with it. 1t was no light task to
frame It in a manner satisfactory to
all concerned. The difficulties. how
ever, were surnnounted. and when the
bill was presented 10 the last Congress
with the Commissioners Endorsement
1t was hoped that il would be enacted
at the preceding session. This was
not accomplished, however At this
session, thanks 10 the effective work
of the two District committees. the
measure. is at last on its way to be-
come d law.
1t is in order to thank those citizens
who SO faithfully labored at the re-
quest OF the Commissioners TO work
out this desirable legislation and those
legislators who Co-operated TO the
same end. Il is especially gratifying
TO find the wish Of the community,
which has been so clearly stated in
this measure, needed by Congress de-
spite adverse efforts in behalf of other
plans. Of alien origin. and it is hoped
that this same spirit will eventually
prevail in Congress In effecting the
enactment of a mothers aid bill ap-
proved by local interests and adapted
10 local conditions instead OF one that
has been proposed from outside and
which IS not suitable to the District
situation.
Evening star., 1926-03-13

the floor. In tho heat of debate some
times the courtesics OF parliamentary
order are ignored.
In the House OF Representatives II
is not an infrequent experience to see
the official reporters leave their places
and station themselves close to the
speakers, and in case of q lively col.
lequy to get between the contestants.
In the Senate. however. this is not
done. The efi3oial reporters remain at
their stations, and that Ia why even
in the smaller chamber II is necessary
that all remarks be addressed to the
chair.
In any case 1t is interesting to note
that the Vice President is invoking an
ancient rule of procedure in order to
get results.