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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-22
PRESIDENT, BETTER,
RETURNS TO OFFICE
Spends Morning at Work-Calls
Mellon In for Long
Conference.

Apparently greatly improved. Presi-
dent Coolidge went to his Office short
ly before o'clock this morning and
remained until after the noon hour
He said he was feeling more like
himself again. His spirits appeared to
be good and his voice stronger. It
was the impression of those who saw
him, however, that he is still a "lit-
tie under the weather." but he an
nounced definitely he would speak
before the Department Of Superin-
tendence Of the n. e. A. at the Audi.
forum tonight.
AS soon as the President arrived at
his desk he sent for Secretary of the
Treasury Mellon, with whom he con-
ferred for more than an hour. The
rest of his time was devoted to the
disposal of papers that have accumu-
lated during his illness Before enter
ing upon his tasks today the Presi-
dent, accompanied by Mrs. Coolidge,
motored to the specialist who has
been treating his sinus trouble for
several years, received a brief treat.
ment and said afterward that he felt
greatly relieved. He underwent a
similar treatment yesterday.
The President was greatly bene-
flied by the mild weather and warm
sunshine yesterday. He did not at
tend church service. as is his custom,
but several times during the day he
went to the south portico of the
White House and warmed himself in
the sun. Early in the afternoon he
took q brief stroll about the grounds
and later walked about the downtown
streets for 2ost,r 30 minutes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-22
LEAGUE REPORT HITS
FRENCH ACTS IN SYRIA
Recommends Another Chance.
Council Expected to Accept
Commissions Findings.

BY Radio to The Star and Chicago Daily News
ROME, February 22-Condemna-
ton of many details of Frances ad-
ministration of her Syrian mandate
and recommendation that she be given
another chance-this In substance is
the finding of the mandates commits
sion of the League of Nations, which
now is ending its session in Rome.
The finding will not be made public,
according to prevalent opinion. but
will be submitted secretly to the
league council, which undoubtedly will
accept 1t. The commission had studied
the report of NJ De Jouvenel, French
high commissioner, withdrawing the
French administration, and also the
allegations by Syrian committee
here, charging indescribable barbar-
tiles, including the destruction with
out warning of whole villages on
fimsy pretexts.
Many of these charges are admitted
to be true, the French claiming that
they were done under the stress Of
military nooo1dty.
tCoptriEht. 1874 By Chicago Daily News Co.,
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I BURNED TO DEATH
IN HOTEL BLAZE
rs Others Hurt in Fire in New
York State Winter Resort.
Victims Walters.
BY the Associated Press.

MIDDLETOWN, \. Y. February
22.-Seven bodies had been recovered
at noon today from the ruins of
Schindler's Prairie House. AZ Hur-
leyville, which was swept by fire early
this morning. Because of the charred
condition of the bodies. only two We're
identified They were walters en-
ployed at the hotel.
Twenty-siX others are in hospital
at Monticello suffering from injuries
received in the fire.
The Monticello Hospital report ed
that Of the IS persons taken there
several are believed to he fatally
burned. Doctors and nurses were
sent to Hurleyville from here shortly
after the fire began and aided In re-
moving the injured to Monticello.
Property damage was estimated at
$3.50. 0OO-
1t was reported that virtually no
one in the hotel escaped injuries. The
structure, a three-story modern Win
ter resort. burned to the ground with
In an hour. approximately 40 guests
we're asleep In the hotel when the fire
broke out. The flames spread so
rapidly that many were trapped in
their roooms before they could he
awakened. Many were forced to jump
to the ground and suffered broken
bones.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-22
Baker, Playing Part Of Gar Nicholas,
Brings Near-Riot as People Fear Return

reigning Romanoff in a new and anti
monarchical film.
The plot is based on the 1905 revo-
luton, and former generals, states
men, princesses, princes and members
Of the imperial court are playing the
roles they once lived. For instance,
there is a chamberlain who held that
position under the Car, a lady-in-
waiting who server the Czarina and
SO former officers.
Only one character is a professional
actor, the others being recruited from
the public The, role of Plehve, the
Cars famous minister of the interior.
who was assassinated, 10 played by
one OF plehve's associates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-22
FOREIGN POLICY
STILL STANDS, KELLOGG SAYS
Tells University of Pennsylvania Students Principles
of u. s. Government Demand Measure of
Isolation From Alien Nations.

non political activities for the advance
ment Of science. education. commerce
and all other activities so important
to modern civilization. 1t simply
means that the United States, through
long experience. has come to the con-
clusion that offensive or defensive AL
liz nces. political or military, are not
in harmony with the principles of our
Government or in the interests of our
people"
Referring to demands for extension
of Federal paternalism, the Secretary
aid:
The Government should not as
sumo to carry on the activities neces-
sary for the prosperity and happiness
of the people nor beyond what is ne
cessary for good Government, to re-
strict those rights and activities. The
individual cannot be dependent perma-
nentlN and directly upon the Govern
ment for his progress and prosperity"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-22
CENTER DEDICATED
BEFORE BIG THRONG
Walsh Scores Intolerance in
Speech in New Jewish
100000 Building.

Before a gathering that filed to
cap city its spacious auditorium. the
Jewish Community Center. at Six
teenth and Q streets. was formally
dedicated last night by leaders of the
movement that has been crowned by
the erection of the imposing s40o 900
structure as the center of Jewish COM
munity life in the Capital.
At least 1000 persons gathered in
the auditorium and gymna SUM of the
new building, with hundreds unable to
gain admission to hear addresses fay
ing religious and racial Intolerance by
Senator Walsh of Montana and Judge
Irving Lehman of the Court Of APP
peals. Amplifiers Carried= the words
of the speakers to those gathered in
the gymnasium.
Festivities incident to the dedication
of the building will be continued at
banquet tonight in the auditorium. At
least 500 persons are expected to at
tend. and Morris Garfinkle. chairman
Of the banquet COMMITTEES. said it
might not he possible to accommodate
all who desire places at the tables.
Flag Raised Yesterday.
The dedication ceremonies opened
with f1ag-raising exercises yesterday
afternoon. at which Representative
Sabbath of Chicago officiated. and
marked the opening of the five-day
membership drive for the center under
the general Craftsmanship of Morris
Cafritz. The hugle corps Of Vincent
r. Costello Post. American Legion, as
sisted in the fla g-raising exercises.
lei In, HI
dress last night that the struggle for
religious liberty in this country seems
to he amending.
The spirit Of persecution persists"
he said. land from time to time flares
UP with a virulence that seems to
transport us back considerably more
than century, directed mainly
against the followers of the faith pro-
fessed by the big-hearted people who
religious affiliation with myself.
The most recent outburst is. it
would seem. waning. but orga nized
more perfectly than some Of it's prede-
Cessors, 1t may endure some time.
Eventually 1t must give way before
the good sense of the American peo-
pie
Lost Canadian Support.
Senator Walsh declared the intoler.
ant attitude of New England toward
the people of Canada, almost exclu-
sively French and Catholic, had cost
the American colonies the support of
Canada in the Revolution.
Judge Lehman. who is president of
the National Jewish Welfare Board
declared in his address that I'VE need
fear no bigotry In this country" as
the spirit of Washington is not dead,
and as long as America endures
Washington's spirit will be the spirit
Of America, and in Washington's own
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Girl, 10, Searching
For Thrill, Jailed
In ExtOrtiOn Plot

CHICAGO. February %. 4
search for thrill" by Helen Britt,
l6-year- high school pupil,
ended in the Juvenine Detention
House today following an alleged
attempt to extort $1,000 from
George Givot. an actor, by threaten
ing him with death.
1T was Just for fun" she told
the police after she had been
taken with a girl compa MON who
subsequently was relea sed. ''Ex-
citement-we wanted a thrill, that's
all.
'Of course, didn't expect to get
the money, but ! got A kick out of
1t. I have done 1t before and had
a lot of fun
Givot was called to the telephone
at a theater where he Is appearing.
A woman told him she wanted a
college education but that she had
no money. She demanded 81 900.
Police traced the call and arrested
Miss Britt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-22
COUNTESS, IN j. s.,
WILL FACE COURT
Admitted Under Bond. She
Must Appear Before Fed
eral Judge Tomorrow.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
NEW YORK, February 22-The
Countess Of Cathcart. after IL days
exclusion from the United States be
cause of her elopement with the Earl
of Craven in 1922. was In New York
today under a Today leave from the
Department Of Labor.
She was released unexpectedly from
Ellis Island last night under $500
personal bond. Tomorrow in Federal
Court here will be arguments on her
habeas corpus proceedings seeking ad-
mission over the ruling OF the De
partment of Labor that she he ex-
cluded on grounds of moral turpi-
tude.'
Theodore c. Risley. acting secretary
Of Labor, after ordering her release,
left Washington for New York.
The telegram authorizing the re-
lease said: Amend previous order ex-
Guiding Vera Cathcart to read-'Ex-
Guiding decision affirmed. but release
temporarily for 10 days under her
own personal bond-$500.' Notify
United States attorney at once of
action taken" The message arrived
after ferry service had been discon.
tinued. but Commissioner of 1mmi-
L y u
provided. She came ashort at 11:45
pm. with three trunks.
Il have been praying for this for
days" she remarked.
Reason for Action Unknown.
immigration officials expressed ig-
norance Of how the order came to be
issued. especially 80 late at night.
You can search me why" said Com
missioner Curran.
The countess said Il don't know
thing of how It came about
She was met at the pier by Mrs.
Gordon Carr. a friend. who has visited
her nearly every day since she ar
rived, February 10, at Ellis Island.
They went to the Hotel Ambassador.
The countess said she wanted to
thank American women for their SYM
pathy.
Il want to see your great buildings,
the Woolworth and other skyscrap-
ers," she said, shortly before she
landed at the Battery. 1t was too dark
in the downtown section to see much
of the Woolworth tower, but the Fed
eraI Building where she is to appear
tomorrow. Is just across the street
from 1t.
Arthur Garfield Hays of her counsel,
will argue that her admission OF elope-
ment with the Earl of Craven does
not constitute admission of crime or
misdemeanor involving moral turpi-
tude under the laws Of the United
States. England. France or South
Africa.
United States Attorney Emory r.
Ruckner has not indicated what argu-
ment he will advance for the Govern
ment's case. but he wired to the De
partme ut Of Labor for a specialist in
inning ration to come from Wasnlng-
ton.
II develops that when she arrived
from England a board of three immi-
grafton inspectors asked
Did you while still married, have
relations with the earl?
II most certainly did. she repiled.
THREE SENT BACK.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-22
BY the Associated Press.

rHILAD:. LpilIA. February 22.-
George Washington admonit'cn
gain I permanent alliances with for
eign powers was termed ~ settled
raticrlai pc icy" hv Secretary of State
Kellogg Il: the Va = jnGtnn birthday
exercises q: the University of Penn
s, iVania todGN.
The principle OF avoiding foreign en-
tanglements. he said. lis AS important
todaE. wnen the United States is a
great and powerful Nation. as when
i was a small and weak Nation Of
10 States, struggling to maintain it's
existence. The principle has
become the corner stone of our foreign
policy.
This does not mean isolation or re-
ftSai to cooperate, as we have always
done. with other nations in all those
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-22
THREE SENT BACK.
Two English Women and Irish
Woman Deported From Boston.

BOSTON. February % P).-Selina
ChIppendale. an English girl. who
had been detained several weeks at
immigration headquarters here, was
on her way to England today. She
was deported yesterday on the steam:
ship Aurania- The girl was excluded
from entry into the United States be-
cause of admissions she made before
a board Of special inquiry involving
moral turpitude.
Miss Annie Thresher Rogers. an
Enrlishwoman. and Miss Della Can
non. a native of Ireland, also were
deported on the Aurania. They
were barred on the ground that they
might become public charges.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-22
PRIESTS FORCED TO GO.
Three More Prepared for Deporta-
ton From Mexico.

MEXICO CITY, February % R.-
Two French priests and one. Italian
priest were sent to Vera Cruz yes
terday for deportation. They were
charged with violating the Mexican
constitution, which forbids the func-
tioning of foreign born ministers.
The officials today made public the
names Of the 40 Catholic schools and
converts which have been closed re-
Gently In and around Mexico City.
Ten were in the capital and SO in the
suburbs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-22
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
MOSCOW. February 22.-Extraordi-
nary scenes were enacted at Lenin-
grad over the week end. when crowds,
alarmed by report that Car Nicho-
las had returned" rushed to the
square before the Winter Palace and
demanded that he be arrested.
The clamor was Gained only when
Communist police emerged from the
palace and announced that the car"
was only Nicholas Evdakov. baker,
whose extraordinary resemblance to
the late Emperor caused him to be
chosen by the state motion picture
authorities to play thelpart Of the last
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-22
PLAY JAZZ IN CHURCH.
Dance Hall Orchestra "Goes Big

LP.-Jazz music played by 4 dance
hall orchestra went over big" when
introduced as part of the services
at the Wiltshire Congregational Church
here last night
The pastor. DR.. Frank Dyer, said
that he wanted to show that much Of
the current music IL easily reconcil-
able to church a1endance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-22
PORTS OF WHAMPOA
AND CANTON CLOSED
Cargoes of Five Nations Delayed
Violation of Treaties by Strik.
ers Causes Action.
By the Associated Press.

BY Inc Associated Press.
HONGKONG. February 22-Effec-
tive Yesterday the commissioner of
customs at Canton has closed the ports
of Canton and Whampoa. No steam.
ers left here for Canton this morning
except one. which is sailing to Sha-
meen. the foreign colony there, with
provisions, under the protection Of
the British ensign.
AS result of the commissioners
action the cargoes of ships Of five ma
tons are delayed.
The customs commissioners action
was reported to the consular body at
Canton this afternoon and was unani
mously Endorsed. Passengers and car
go are not now Admirable to Canton.
Advices from Hongkong Yesterday
told OF strongly worded protest for
warded by the commissioner of Gus
toms of Canton to the Canton govern
ment regarding alleged violation of
treaties by the strike committee in
Selling and selling cargo. The COM
missioner threatened in this protest
to stop shipments from Canton as well
as the landing of import cargo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-22
NUNS OUT OF CONVENT
FIRST TIME IN 30 YEARS
Emerging From Institutions Closed
by Mexican Government Are Be
wildered by New Environ ment.

BY the Associated Press.
ME%ICO CITY. February 22.-Some
OF the nuns from isolated converts
closed by the government have ap-
peared in the streets for the first time
in 40 years. They literally entered a
new world and appeared amazed and
mystified at the changes they saw.
Never before had they seen automo-
biles or street cars. They appeared
to he rather helpless.
They also were confused over the
changes in the style of frocks and
bonnets during their 40 years of Sc
clusion. and 1t was only with the as
sistance of lay friends that they were
a BILE to purchase wearing appa rel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-22
Helen Wills Wins Again.

BEACLIEU, France. February %
@.-Helen Wills and Charles s.
Kingsley of England today defeated
Miss Eileen Bennett of England and
n. II. B. Fisher of New Zealand in
the finals of the Beaulieu mixed dou.
bles, Cd, Ga.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-22
GREEKS FEAR REBELLION.
Seek Gen. Plastiras, Thought to Be
in Jugoslavia. as Leader.

BY Radio TO The Star and Chicago Daily News.
VIENNA. February 22.-Greece has
asked Jugoslavia If Gen. Plastiras is
in Juxoslavia Belgrade answered
that the whereabouts of the general
were unknown.
The Greeks think that Plastiras is
preparing to cross the frontier to
foment an uprising against the
dictator, Gen. Pangalos. Recent ar
rests have not stopped the movement,
which is gaining strength, especially
in Saloniki.
Gen. Pangalos Is continuing to ar
rest leaders of the opposition and to
suppress hostile newspapers.
fcopyrisht. 1926. y Chicago Daily News Col
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-22
HELD AS F|REBUG,
YOUTH CONFESSES
Three Capitol Heights Arson
Charges Made Against
Robert w. Carr, Jr.

special Dispatch to The Star.
UPPER MARLBORO. Md. February
eo.-Three warrants charging arson
were issued this morning against
Robert w. Carr. jr.. handsome II
year-old Capitol Heights, Md. boy,
who was arrested early yesterday at
the scene of fire he confessed start
ing. md made a written confession.
F.nger-printS were taken and the
youths handwriting compared with
that Of a note received by Sheriff Fink
of Prince Georges County January
threatening to fire the public school
and institute a reign of terror unless
war on bootleggers was discontinued.
The writing did not match in the
opinion of some The youth signed a
confession in which he said he started
the fire yesterday morning which
DANA ged hen coop and barn at the
home Of Mrs. John Nolan, who Is in
North Carolina. He said he did not
realize what he had done until he was
preparing to retire. when he redresSed
himself and returned to the scene to
help firemen and others extinguish
the blaze.
Tells Of Firing Barn.
ca me 10 fGWn on buS l1oHi
Wa shincton and got home after IL
am" said the confession. which was
signed at the Marlboro jail in the
presence of Constable Thomas II.
Garrison and others. II went into
the house sat down to eat some
thing. and after being in the house
about Is minutes came out and went
to the corner of Franklin avenue.
then went back home and sat down
on a chair in the kitchen. I came
out again and started fire by light
ing a small box in the hencoop with
match. Went home and started to
undress. then realized what I had
done. went out and tried to put out
the fire. carrying water pots. Robert
w. Carr. ir.. September 81, Upper
Marlboro jail"
The warrants charge Carr with
setting fire to the store of Samuel
Lagana. the home of f. Jones. be-
sides the Nolan barn. None of the
fires was serious He will be given a
hearing at O'Clock tomorrow after
noon before Police Justice Herbert j.
Moffat. Hyattsville.
Arrested After Watch.
Carr was arrested at the scene of
the Nolan fire while helping the fire
men. Town Bailiff Mark Wood and
Oscar W. Poore, vigilant. had been
watching him. following his return
home from Washington, and their
story of his movements comedies
with the written confession.
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the employment OF special Govern
ment counsel outside the Department
of Justice to prosecute the Aluminium
Co.
Thinks Course Best.
There are a number Of Senators
who feel that the better course Of ac-
Aluminium Co. of America without
further investigation, said Senator
Robinson. He said that the record
presented to the Senate by Senator
Walsh apparently shows that there
has been viola ton Of the consent de-
cree against the Aluminium Co. rem
dered by a Federal court in pennsyf
vania. in 1912. and that the company
has violated the antitrust laws.
The action proposed now would be
in large measure similar to that taken
by the Congress regarding the prose
cution of the cases against former
Secretary Albert J. Fall of the In
terror Department, F.. l.. Doheny and
Harry F. Sinclair in connection with
the Teapot Dome and California naval
oil reserve leases.
Senator Robinson said the resolu-
ton had not yet been drafted and its
form. therefore, had not been finally
determined. It will he a joint reso-
luton. however. providing for action
by both Houses.
The President was given the au-
thority to appoint the special coun-
sci in the oil cases. and undoubtedly
would be given similar authority in
the aluminium company resolution, 1t
was indicated.
Cummins to Speak.
U-bep tho Sopate mat OF poop +,5o Al,
II was with the expectation that the
Aluminium Co. of America would
be under discussion during great
part of the day. Senator Cummins of
Iowa. chairman of the judiciary COM
mttee. who filed A minority report
Thursday. urging the Senate was ex-
ceeding It's constitutional authority
when it sought to continue the in
was to address the Senate
He called attention in his minority re-
portto the fact that the Department Of
Justice itself had completed an invest
fgation of the acts of the company
and had reached the conclusion that
proceedings against the company on
charges alleging violation of the con-
sent degree could not be sustained
successfully. Senator Cummins holds
that if the Senate is to so encroach
upon the functions of the executive
DGdiiCH vi the IoNcIIiIHcHl, INC SYSTEM
of Government itself will be upset
Senator Walsh Of Montana, chief
investigator Of the Teapot Dome case
and acting now In the same capacity
with regard to the Aluminium Com
pany of America. is the only Senator
who so far has addressed the Senate
on the Aluminium Company case. A
number of Senators in addition to Sen
ator Cummins, are expected to join
in the debate. which may run for sew
eral days before action is taken OH
the Walsh resolution, or on n substi-
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-22
ALUMINIUM PROBE
DEMAND REVISED
Senate Group Considers Res
oIution Asking Early Grand
Jury Action.

A resolution providing for immedi
ate grand jury proceedings against
the aluminium Company Of America
on the ground that that company had
violated a consent decree Of the Fed
eral court and antitrust laws prob
ably will he introduced in the Senate
Senator Robinson OF Arkansas, Demo-
cratic leader, said today.
Such resolution would he a sub
stitute for the Walsh resolution pro
viding for further investigation by
the Senate judiciary committee to de-
termine whether there was ground
for congressional action authorizing
the employment OF special Govern
ment counsel outside the Department
of Justice to prosecute the Aluminium
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-22

The Stars carrier system covers
every city block and the regular ed
ton is delivered TO Washington homes
as fast as the papers are printed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-22

Saturdays Circulation, 102,107
Sundays Circulation, 110,917
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