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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-23
ELECTION PROBERS
TO ASK SENATE AID
Campaign Committee viii
Urge Calling Defiant Trio
Before Body.

By the Associated Press.
A. recommendation that the three
witnesses who declined TO answer GER
tain questions in the Pennsylvania and
Illinois primary Investigations be
hailed before the bar of the Senate
will be made to that body early this
week by the Senate campaign funds
committee.
These witnesses are Robert +.
Grove, States attorney of Cook
County, ILL.,. Samuel Insult, public
utilities operator of Chicago and
Thomas w. Cunningham of Philadel-
phia.
Under present plans the same sets
of questions would be put to these
men before the Senate, and if they
failed then to answer their cases
would be certified to the United States
attorney of the District of Columbia.
This was done in the case Of Harry
F. Sinclair millionaire oil man who
now is under indictment for contempt
because of his refusal to respond to
questions in the Teapot Dome inquiry
Grove and insult declined to reply
to questions asked by Senator Reed.
Democrat, Missouri, chairman of the
campaign funds committee. concern
ing contributions made to the Grove
Barrett organization in Cook County.
They took the position that these
had to do with the county campaign
and that the committee was going
outside of it's authority in making this
particular inquiry.
Cunningham declined for the same
reasons to tell Senator Reed the
source of $50, 900 which he contributed
to the primary campaign of Repre-
sentative William S. Ware, Senator
elect from PENNSYLVANIA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-23
UPHOLDS FEB. II CHOICE.
Wakefield Association Head Ex-
plains Washington Birth Date.

BECAUSE question has been raised
over the announced plan of the
Wakefield National Memorial Associ-
ation 10 hold a dinner in honor of
George Washington's birthday on
February IL instead of February o.
Mrs Henry l.. Rust. president OF the
association. has explained the reasons
for the new date.
Mrs Rust said yesterday the asso-
citation was fully aware that Wash
ineton's birthday is always celebrat-
Ell on February %, although he was
actually born on the eleventh She
said the later date had been decided
unon however, because Washington
vas horn before England adopted the
Gregorian calendar.
at struck US as rather interesting
that the anniversary of Washington's
birth should fall a single day before
Tincoln's" Mrs. Rust added. The
Father of Our Country was born on
February II. its savior, Abraham Lin
coin on February ! z That is really
worth noting, isn't it?'
Mrs Rust discussed, at the same
time the difference of opinion Wheth-
er ar not the ancestral home of the
Washington family at Wakefield was
q r1ere cottage or a mansion. Mrs.
Pust believes il was a Broom man
SION and expressed the opinion that
the discrepancy of views should be
cleared ND definitely as soon as pos
sible
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-23
FRANCE treasures
SOVIET ON BALKANS
Treaty With Rumania Implies
No Aggressive intentions,
Moscow Is Told.


MOSCOW. January 22.-France has
assured Russia that the Franco. Ru-
manian treaty just published implied
no unfriendly gesture on the part of
the French government toward the
Soviet
France pointed out that the treaty
is only the logical development Of
Frances additionally close political
and cultural relations with her smaller
Latin sister in the Balkans,
The French government has in
formed the Soviet that the Rumanian
government on it's part has given it's
pledge to France that 1t has no ag-
gressive or unfriendly intentions to-
ward Russia.
Similar assurances were given verb
ally to NJ. Rakovsky. the Soviet Am
bassador to France, in Paris last Sum
mer soon after the conclusion of the
Franco-R uma MAN treaty, and the
matter was not pursued further by
either side
Soon after this came the Russo
French debt negotiations, which the
French government cited as evidence
of it's friendly policy toward the
Soviet and it's desire to arrive at a
genuine rapprochement with Russia.
These negotiations. which were in
terrupted for a time in order to give
the delegates OF the two sides an OPP
portunity for further consultation
with their governments, will be re-
summed in Paris.
Despite Frances polite assurances,
however Soviet officials do not at
tempt to conceal their surprise and
displeasure at the action of France in
pledging military support TO Ruma MIA
and approving Rumanias continued
occupation of Bessarabia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-23
BILLIONS RAISE NO
THRILL IN TAX SUIT
Big Figures, Big Men, Big
Deals Common at Ford
Stock Sale Hearing.


DETROIT, January 22.-The term
biggest show on earth" fits the tax
suit hearings which are TO be resumed
Monday.
The Government claims a big sum
in additional taxes on a big trans
action in stock of a tremendous cor
poration. A big array of legal talent
on each side plans presentation OF a
great mass of evidence, including
testimony by big men in the auto
mobile industry Big figures pre-
dominated
Fred H. Diehl yesterday testified to
four and one half billion dollars eX-
penditures during his time as pur-
chasing agent for the Ford Motor Co.
Figures Cause No Stir.
Some establishment might be eX-
pected at the statement of a sum in
excess of the estimated cost of run
ming the United States Government
for the next fiscal year, but there
was not murmur Spectators had
been worked up to the billions grad
ually through steps of S3,547.S4, next
S9.499.34 then 100000. 900, then $240,-
100000 and finally 760,0O0,000 They
were quite ready for billions.
The approximately $4,000 is what
the Government contends should
have been the basis of tax on the
sale of Ford minority stock in 1919.
The $500 figure was used.
United States Claims $4,000, 900.
The Government therefore claims
the S30,000,000 due as additional taxes.
The figures in the hundred millions
have been set by experts as values
OF the Ford Co. at various times.
Counsel for stockholders who sold
out to Henry Ford in 1919 might
seem the more lavish to casual in
spection, for they are constantly try
ing to prove higher figures correct
than is the Government. Actually,
however, they are trying to reduce the
treasury Departments 100000, 900 bill
to zero by showing the valuation was
not set too high.
The one small sum which stood out
was the $25 charged for the incor-
1903.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-23
ATTORNEYS COMING HERE.
Conference VIII Be Held on Come
dams Tax Case.

Attorneys for Charles Chaplin will
come ID Washington early this week
for a conference on Chaplin's income
tax case, according TO information at
the Internal Revenue Bureau yester-
day. Officials did not know whether
Chaplin intends to settle the Govern
ment's tax claim at once or whether
his attorneys merely desire to discuss
it. They. win be referred to the once
of the solicitor of internal revenue.
Mrs. Lita Grey Chaplin, estranged
wife of the comedian, was officially
informed Yesterday that the Treasury
Department could not help her in her
efforts to collect alimony from the
funds of Charlie Chaplin, which are
tied up by the tax suits instituted oy
the Government.
The notification was telegraphed to
Los Angeles by Commissioner Blair
of the Internal Revenue Bureau and
was in reply to an appeal from the
motion picture comedians wife tor
release of funds sufficient to give her
a temporary allowance awarded py
the courts.
Liens Hold Money.
All of Chaplins money that has been
located is held under liens filed in an
effort to collect more than 100000
which the Government claims is due
as back taxes. Mrs. Chaplin has been
unable to procure the payment OF
S14 900 from the Chaplin bank account
which she sought in bringing her di-
vorce suit.
While Commissioner Blair did not
make public the text of the message
to Mrs. Chaplin. it was said that the
bureau had informed her that the
Governments liens would have to
come ahead of all other claims against
Chaplin. Any relief from the Govern
ment's attachment must come from
Chaplin himself, who may post suffi-
cient bonds to guarantee payment in
fun of the Governments claim.
If that is done the way will be left
omen for Mrs. Chaplin to file her de-
mand and obtain the necessary court
order in case Chaplin refuses to make
the payment voluntarily.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-23
PRESIDENT HAS ABOUT DECIDED
ON TEMPORARY WHITE HOUSE
Choice Said to Rest Between Two, Either
of Which Will Be Acceptable if
Found Available.

Although several handsome homes
were offered to the President in good
faith, any number of dwellings have
been offered merely for advertising
purposes or to boost their sale price.
This fact made the house-hunting
problem more difficult. The President
had no desire to help along such a
purpose.
Among some of the houses rendered
to the Coolidges and which are
known to have been given serious
consideration are those of Larz An
derson, 2118 Massachusetts avenue;
Mrs. Thomas F. Walsh, Twenty first
street and Massachusetts avenue;
Robert Wood Bliss, 31O1 r street.
and Edward B. Mclean, Fifteenth
and l streets.
Mrs. Coolidge Prepares.
Despite the fact that the housing
problem is still hanging fire, Mrs.
Coolidge has begun to prepare for
the transfer of household articles
and furniture. as well as the Presi-
dents and her own personal effects
Although 1t is their intention to
rent a house completely furnished,
certain favorite pieces of furniture
now in the White House. as we'll as
a complete supply of table and bed
linen, will be taken. Besides this,
the famous White House silver and
china will be moved, as will many
of the Presidents books and his IL
brary desk.
The President and Mrs. Coolidge
have been assisted in their house
hunting principally by Lieut.. Col.
U. S. Grant, Sd, officer in charge
of public buildings and public parks.
Each house considered at all suitable
was inspected first by Col. Grant to
determine it's physical condition and
possibilities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-23

Following a long, hard period or
house hunting in Washington, the
President and Mrs. Coolidge are under-
stood to be on the verge or making
a decision regarding where they Will
live while the White House is under
going extensive interior repairs
Their decision rests between two
houses. either of which is acceptable 10
the President and Mrs. Coolidge. Un-
fortunately for them, however, IL Is
rot a question Of which one they can
get. Both are now occupied oy IhelI
owners and the question of which one
of these dwellings is to have the dis
tinction of being the temporary White
House depends upon whether or not
its present occupant care to Vacate
as a favor to the Chief Executive ana
his household.
Location Kept. Secret.
The location Of these two dwellings
is being kept secret for the present
but it is understood they are more
or less centrally located According
to a friend who has been assisting
the President in his house hunting.
one Of the homes is near Dupont
Circle and the other in the Sheridan
Circle neighborhood Each is repre-
scented AS being entirely suitable in
every respect for the purposes of the
President and Mrs. Coolidge.
The houses are situated near
enough to the White House to COM
ply with the wishes of the President
and Mrs. Coolidge on that point and
both houses are Of a size and interior
arrangement that commend them
greatly.
Having done considerable looking
around, the President and Mrs. Cool
idge are hoping they will be successful
in obtaining one of the two houses
they have agreed are acceptable. They
will hardly know where to turn If
these are found to be unavailable.
Work to Take Six Months.
They have planned to move out of
the White House just as soon after
the closing of Congress on March 4
as is possible. The contracts to be
let for repairs will stipulate that work
begin Immediately after the Presi-
Dental household vacates. 1t is
expected to take the greater part of
six months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-23
Women at Hearing Call War Crime;
Want 1t Made Constitutionally Illegal

There was one male member of the
delegation, c. +. S. Wood, a San Fran
cisco poet and lawyer, who graduated
from West Point in 1874, and served
for a time in the Army. He described
war as 1.-The great human stupidity"
The speakers represented the Wom-
ems Peace Union. and they appeared
before Senate subcommittee of
three, who have before them the pro-
posed amendment, introduced by Sen
ator Frazier, Republican, North
Dakota.
When one Of the women argued
that women have a peculiar inherent
hatred for war Senator Nicely, West
Virginia, told her that he thought If
woman were given supreme RESPONSE
bility in the conduct of government
she would approach practical prob
lens lust about as men do.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-23
L|TA FAILS TO GET
DATA ON CHAPLIN
Intimate Friend Reveals Lit
tIe-CharIie Gives Interview,
Insisting He's "Broke."

BY the Associated Press.
Los ANGELES. January 22.-At-
tempts by Lita Grey Chaplin's attor-
neys today to secure unrevealed infor-
nation of Charlie Cfaplin's assets or
personal affairs by way of a deposition
taken from Henry Bergman, intimate
friend of the Aim comedian, failed to
Its purpose. The deposition was taken
in connection with Mrs. Chaplin's suit
for divorce and division of property.
Bergman. in a deposition taken be-
fore attorneys representing both Mrs.
Chaplin and the comedian, stated that
his present occupation is an actor:
that 'Henry's," restaurant, Is only
a side line and that Chaplin never
had shared ownership of the same nor
deposited any of his money with him.
Bergman admitted he had known
Charlie since his slap stick days,
and that the comedian frequently his
restaurant, but he revealed nothing
further.
After finishing with Bergman, at
torneys for Mrs. Chaplin let it be
known that further dispositions may
be taken from screen and movie celeb
rites in connection with his divorce
complaint charges.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-23
By the Associated Press

By the Associated Press
A delegation of women asked Con
gress yesterday to approve a consti-
tutional appointment TO make war Ill
legal and to prohibit the Federal and
State Governments and individuals
from preparing for or carrying on
armed combat.
They gave their Endorsement in
terms as sweeping as those of the pro
posed amendment itself. One Of them,
Caroline Lexow Babcock, of Nyack,
n. Y, described the War Department
as propaganda machine and the Boy
Scout movement as "a kindergarten
for war" Their chairman, Elinor
Byrns Of New York, said that war
for any purpose is crime" A brief
filed on behalf of the group declared
that "non-resistance is the method,
not of the weak, but of the strong. :"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-23
SCOPES CASE To DROP.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, January %
E).-Nashville counsel associated
with the defense of John T. Scopes
declared today that they had decided
not 10 file a petition to rehear in the
anti-evolution case,
I'VE are powerless to move further"
said a formal statement today by
Henry f. Cotton and Thomas H.
Malone.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-23
Must Protect Newcomers.

men the new resident comes into
the territory, 1t must be able to give
him the assurance that his invest
ments will be protected, and this can
only be done by planning, by zoning
and by giving other forms Of protec.
ton required by the conditions of the
present day.
Such protection means increased
value for every home, he said I'm.
desirable neighbors and buildings must
be frustrated in their attempts to get
a foothold. There must be broad ave
nues, dotted with beautiful parks and
Fairgrounds. and absolute control over
the valleys.
For the first time in history. there
now Is existing a commission that is
bi-county in character, that has wined
out the political dividing lines between
the two counties, as the line in nlan.
ming has been wiped out between
Maryland and the District of CoIum.
bia. This has resulted in a friendly
feeling which has eliminated petty
Jealousies. He pointed out that this
condition must continue, and there
must not be bitter feeling because
some street did not go as one section
wanted 1t, or boulevard did not fol.
low the lines desired by a few. All
must look at the broad plan instead
of their own selfish desires to give 1t
being, he declared.
]. Enos Ray, Prince Georges
County, having signed the report for
Prince Georges County, reiterated his
favor of the. plan, adding that the
people of Prince Georges County
should realize. and would realize as
soon as they became better ac-
quainted with it, that upon the de-
velopment of Washington rests the
development of Prince Georges
County. The people realize that their
development comes from Washington.
and that if they want progress, they
must build, and if they must build
they must have taxes and see that
they are wisely spent.
Capt. Frank l.. Hewitt of Silver
Spring said that he was for the plan,
it was the greatest asset the county
ever had. He advanced the proposal
that the tax should be Is cents in
stead of cents. The National Capt.
tai Park and Planning Commission
should be helped, and Montgomery
County, he said, is going to receive
such benefits from its work that
every taxpayer should meet them at
the District line. He predicted that
they would do this, for he said there
would be no opposition from any tax
payer in Montgomery County.
Paul Sleman spoke of the lack of
the recognition of the work of Maj
L'Enfant, designer Of the original city,
by the provision Of any good likeness
of him anywhere in the city. So, he
said. those now, working on the fore
sighted plan, may never receive their
lust due, nevertheless he assured them
that they have as great a civic oppor-
tunity and civic privilege as was ever
offered to any set Of men. 1t is a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-23
Cant. McCray Ordered Here.

. Cant William c. McCray, Corps Of
Engineers Reserve, of this city has
been ordered to report to the Assist
ant Secretary of War, Munitions
Building. for training in connection
with procurement activities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-23
CHAPLIN GIVES INTERVIEW.
Says He's Dead Broke" But Will
Continue Picture.


NEW YORK, January % R).-
Charles Chaplin, film comedian, today
granted what he declared to be his
''Iast" New York interview to news
paper men. 1t was the first time
Chaplin has met reporters since his
nervous breakdown here.
Pale from his recent illness, he again
denied with emphasis the accusations
of his wife in her suit for divorce and
reiterated his intention to return to
California "at the earliest possible OPP
portunity."
Friends Smooth Queries.
Chaplin was closely guarded by his
attorney, Nathan Burkan, and his per-
personal representative, Arthur Kelly,
who were quick to come to his aid in
answering queries.
rs it true that your assets are COM
pletely tied up?" he was asked.
Are my assets tied up?" Charlie
asked Burkan.
Absolutely" the attorney answered.
Charlie Dead Broke"
Chaplin said the 100000 which he
succeeded in withdrawing from New
York bank a few moments before Gov
eminent agents arrived to attach the
funds was applied to the pay roll or
the Chaplin Film Corporation, and
that he was dead broke" His latest
picture, however, will go on, he said,
and he expects to complete it as soon
as his health and legal affairs permit.
The $4,000 monthly alimony claimed
10y his wife was ridiculous" he said.
-She never cost me that amount when
we were living together he said.
Among the reports he denied was one
that he would return to England.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-23
ANNUAL ELECTION DUE.
D. C. Branch of LIST Division So
ciety to Choose Officers.

The District of Columbia Branch
of the First Division Society will
hold its annual election and installa-
ton of officers at a meeting in the
blue room of the City Club. 1920 G
street, Friday evening, January rs,
s o'clock. Lieut.. Col. Thomas J.
Dickson, president of the local
branch, will preside.
Gen. Charles p. Summerau, chief
Of staff, U. S. A, and president of
the National First Division Society.
will be guest of honor. Gen. Camp
bell King and other former officers
of the First Division also will be
present.
The committee in charge of ar
rangements for the meeting is COM
posed of n. j. Beausoleil, chairman;
M. LouZpone and NJ. Guiffre.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-23

After more than 80 years service.
First Sergt. Frank Oberle, Quarter
master Corps, at the West Point Nil
itary Academy. has been placed on the
retired list of the Army on his own
application.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-23

The word chapel comes from cana.
meaning a closet. 1t originally was
applied to a chest in which the relics
Of saint were deposited.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-23

CONTINUED from First Page.)
Seward daily gateway., 1927-09-27
ALASKA'S FUTURE MILLIONS

If you wonder where the people coming from who will make up Aaskas future population numbered in mil lons the is given in scientific calculations recent ly made by Dr. Raymond Pearl, biologist of Johns Hop kins Universitl Baltimore.
 It is startling fact as he shows that the population of Europe durg the last century doubled every B years the pouation of the Limited States in the period doubled six times.
 By series of careful and scientific tests and an ayses he reaches thee oncsion that the population of the world will increase the next century from the pres ent 1000 to than 6OOO0O00OO and that the population of the United States will grow in the next 50 years from the present 12OO0000 0OO reaching 4O0O00OO0 in the next 100 years.
 The only limit on the mathematical increase that pro- duces these results he points out is the fod supply But the United States including Alaska, he estimates, can produce enough to support 1OOOOOOOOO in comfort so that the ratio of increase promises to continue It was 30 per 1000 of population from 1880 to 1900 and 3 per 1000 for the period between 1900 and 1920 The ratio at present higher This due to improved attention to food and health and to higher standards of living
 There is no future fact more assured than the cer tainty that within comparatively few ears as time passes Alaska will be densey populated by many millions of hardy and thrifty people, as the parts of Europe have been for many centuries.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-09-27
STEAMER STARR ARRIVES
 PORT FROM WESTWARD

"The trip was pretty rough, re- marked one of the passengers on the s. s. Starr this morning when asked how he enjoyed the voyage. As a matter of fact the staunch little steam CT was almost compelled to tie up every night, enroute to this port, in some harbor owing to the violent gales sweeping over the island area. But at that few got real seasick tho there were a number who missed many meals, for some reason or other.
 Fine weather was encountered in the Boring Sea but the voyage just completed was rougher than the most severe weather during the mid-winter months
 The incoming passenger list includ- ed: c. Brinkman-H Hall, James Bogart, Annie Simmetook, Capt. J. Hoffstad, John Bobeck, John Palutoff, Louis Larsen, J. M Day, J. M. Mccoy, c. o. Norgard, R. F.Wright, s. P. Smith. Rev. Graham. and three steerage