Evening Star Newspaper, December 31, 1921, Page 12

v 12 ARGTIC MESSAGE TELLS OF TRAGEDY “Bears Destroyed Depots, Only 20 Days’ Food,” Says Letter Found by Searchers. By the Associated Press. CHRISTINIA, Norway, December 30.—“Bears destroyed our depots; we have now twenty days' provisions.” So reads part of a letter dated No- vember 10, 1919, said by the official Tosta agency to have been found at Cape Wild by the Russian expedi- tion under Begitcheff, which has been making a search in the arctic regions to learn just what happened to Knud- sen and Tessen, two members of the Amundsen north polar expedition, who were lost during the explora- tions in the winter of 1919. Near Cape Premetny the expedition . reports that it discovered the re- mains of a fire on a beach and of what appeared to be a burnt human body. Footprints of only one man ‘was discovered. One rifle and car- tridges of the Norwegian 1914 pat- tern also were found. The Begitcheff expedition was at Cape Wild on July 28 last. Several weeks ago a radio dispatch from Moscow told of the finding by the Begitcheff expedition of the bodies of Knudsen and Tessen. The place where the bodies were found was vaguely described as “near the mouth of the Jenesey,” which was taken possibly to refer to the Yenisei river _which rises in northwestern Mongolia and flows northward through Siberia, where it empties into the Arctic ocean. An expedition to search for the missing explorers was also sent out some time ago by the state council of Norway, but this party returned last summer without finding trace of Xnudsen and Tessen at Cape Wild, where they were supposed to have been. = TARIFF-MAKERS TO BEGIN REDRAFTING NEXT WEEK Hope to Have Measure Ready for Presentation in Senate Early in February, They Say. Redrafting of the so-called perma- nent tariff bill will be started by the Senate tariff makers next week, with the object in view of having it ready for presentation to the Senate early in February. The first task before the finance committee is a decision as to the adoption of a straightout American valuation plan of assessing duties or the substitution of a plan similar to that outlined by President Harding in his message to Congress when it convened. Most members of the committee apparently are agreed that some spe- cial arrangement will have to be made if the measure to be drawn is to afford real protection to American industry from the cheap producing countries in central Europe. Hearings on the tariff virtually were closed yesterday, though on January 9 representatives of the Southern Tariff Association will ap- ear. P fumber and dairy products were the principal subjects discussed, the lumber hearings being marked by charges by Robert B. Allen of Seattle, speaking for the West Coast Lumber Manufacturers’ Association, that “a Canadian lobby” in Washington was fostering “an insidious propaganda’ against the proposed duty of 50 cents 2 thousand on shingles and the pro- vision of the Fordney bill giving the President authority to impose a duty on lumber if countries now taxing American lumber imports decline to remove that tax. e LEGION SEEKS BUILDING. Congress to Be Asked to Put All ‘War Records Under One Roof. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., December 31. —T. Semmes Walmsley of New Or- s has been reappointed chair- an of the American Legion’s com- mittee on memorials, Hanford Mac- Nider, legion national commander, an- mnounced. Congress wiil be asked for an ap- propriation for the erection of an archives building in Washington in which would be assembled all the records of the world war as one of the first acts of the committee, it was announced. RELATIONS RESUMED. Bulgaria and Jugoslavia Have Long Been Apart. SOFIA, Bulgaria, December 31.— Bulgaria and Jugoslavia have de- cided to resume normal diplomatic relations, according to an announce- ment issued here today. Resumption of relations has been held in abeyance since the termina- tion of the war, because of disagree- ments between the two governments concerning fulfillment of certain provisions of the treaty of Neuilly. - Co-Eds Instructed To Lower Skirts By College Dean By the Aswociated Press. KNOXVILLE, Tenn., December 31—They're coming down at Maryville College and for some ;t them it will be quite a drop.’ forth the skir co-eds must re: teen inches of mother earth. Lowered skirts are mow a perquisite to higher education. ‘The males of the species are in collusion with the dean, carry- ing yard sticks to measure any skirt that appears to be reveal- any proscribed anatomy. BANKS GE FFERS OFGERMEAN HONEY Millions of Paper Marks, Worth Half Cent Each, in Debt Payments. By the Assoclated Press. NEW YORK, December 31.—Millions of German paper marks, valued in the neighborhocd of nalf a cent each, have been offered to numerous banks and in- dividuals in the United States within the last few weeks by residents of Ger- many who are anxious to settle obliga- tions here, according to several local bankers, who have declined to accept the depreciated currency. German debtors were prompted to at- tempt a settlement of their debts, it was said, by announcements in Berlin that Americans holding claims against Ger- man subjects were now permitted to make settlement direct because of the United States refusal to become a party to the interallied elearing process pro- vided for in the treaty of Versailles. Offers Refused in Most Cases. Such offers of settlement, bankers de- clare, have been refused in most cases, on the ground that debts contracted on a gold mark basis must be paid in money of the same value. Europeans, because of their countries’ membership in the league of nation: e fared better than America settling with German Gebtors on a gold mark valuation, according to bankes who are familiar witk conditions abre The reparations commission, while fr quently siow, taey say, usually rules that valid claims must be paid in gold. —_— JAPAN TO REDUCE ARMY. 50,000 Cut in 1923 Program Decid- ed by Authorities. By Wirelees to The Star and Chicago Daily News. Copyright, 1921. TOKIO, Japan, December 31.—The authorities in framing the 19: gram have decided to reduce standing army by 50,000 men, the obsolete training equipment and use modern weapons in the schools. They have ordered an investigation aiming at equipment economie: As a result of the Washington ference the enrollment the Edajima Naval Academy is slack and, despite the reduction of 50 per cent in th number of cadets, there are v The principal announces that first an second year students desiring trans- fer to civil schools will be aided. THIS NEW ASPIRIN BRINGS ONLY RELIEF Ordinary aspirin is the world’s most effective pain stop but many folk after taking it, are subject to severs attacks of heartburn. This being the case they fear to continue its use. Now sclence has wrought a new aspirin—TINGLE'S LAXO ASPIRIN. It has the pain kill- ing powers of genuine aspirin with & mild digestant and laxa- tive added. It is the digestant which forestalls the discomfort- ing heartburn. The laxative cleanses the s tem of the toxins or body poi- sons, thus attacking the cause of the pain or ache. Colds, ‘head- aches, neural- gia, rheuma- tism are all remefl’l,ed by this “new Im- proved aspirin with the three points: —It's abserbed easily ~—It relieves pain quickly —Iit's a gentle laxative TINGLE'S LAXO ASPIRIN Ask your druggist for the “Three Point Box,” Therapeutic Research Laboratories, Wash- LAXo ASPIRIN THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, U. U, NATURDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1921 The Editorial Section —will be rich in its special fea- tures this coming issue, the staff of regular contributors writing on topics of immense interest, surveying conditions and digesting opinions. To Make the Farmer Prosperous. What the Department of Agriculture, under Secretary Wallace, is doing to better con- ditions for tillers of the soil, and what it means to the wel- fare of the nation as a whole. An article of as absorbing in- terest to city dwellers as it is to those who live in rural com- munities. Commissioner Tigert urges better pay for school teachers and better teachers for the schools, and gives some pro- gressive views of the educa- tional needs of America. N. O. Messenger writes of the political outlook for the new year. Oliver Owen Kuhn explains the French attitude on arma- ments and points out its dan- gers. Ben McKelway tells of ef- forts to increase American trade in Latin America. You will read the last arti- cle of Philip Kerr’s series— treating of Lloyd George, the Man. And Mr. Kerr’s close association with his subject gives him opportunity to judge and to write authoritatively, as he has entertainingly. Former Vice President Mar- shall will be represented with another of his famous hom- ilies. Maximilian Harden, always read with interest, because he writes with the power of knowledge and keen observ- _ance. World affairs are at a stage now where his summary is valuable. Andre Tardieu gives the French viewpoint of these momentous questions. George N. Barnes of the British Parliament discusses the British viewpoint on the big problems which the arms conference is seeking to solve. Jointhe Great Fami What Society is Doing The social calendar is still full and there’s much to be told of the movements of the social leaders and our foreign guests. Anne Rittenhouse Fashion Forecast In her letter from Paris Anne Ritten- house doesn’t write from hearsay—but from personal observation. She has entree to the famous designers’ studios—what she has seen she tells the ladies of Washington in this Sunday letter. All About All the Sports What is transpiring in your favorite pas- time is given attention-in the Sports & tion Sunday. Entertaining gossip of what’s in prospect, together with reliable news of what is taking place. Art, Music, Literature, the Screen and the Stage All reviewed by staff attaches, who keep in close touch with what is going on among professionals and amateurs; locally and away from Washington. so what your Club and Fraternal Organization is doing. A Financial Resume At the close of the year there is much of interest to the man of affairs in the financial world. The Star’s information in this di- rection is furnished by the most reliable sources—conservatively and concisely pre- sented. The Hour with the Funny Folks —will be.a most enjoyable one next Sun- day. The four colored pages of the Comic Section are full of droll and laughable in- cidents that the youngest and oldest will both enjoy. ' The Rotogravure Section The power of pictures to impress has its greatest demonstration in the won- derfulq reproductions of the Roto- gravure Section. .Current news pic- tured graphically; important person- ages presented in life-like pictures— only possible under the Rotogravure process. Next Sunday’s is a splendid issue. ly of Readers he Eening Sfar—The Sunday Hhar You'll appreciate the reliability of its world-wide news reports; and enjoy its many interesting special features that put you in close intimate touch with the engrossing topics of the times and the important personages of the hour. Free from sensationalism that inflames; aggressively exponent of upbuilding purposes—and unfal- teringly true to its mission first, last and all the time, as ‘A Complete, Constructive, Clean Newspaper The Magazine Section The Shunday Sfae Will be fairly bristling this is- sue with entertaining and in- structive miscellany. Fiction of the highest order, reminis- cences by The Rambler, humor, pathos, etc. If possible—bet- ter than ever. Sinclair Lewis, author of “Main Street,” one of the biggest sell- ing novels of a decade, has written the leading short story for this Sunday’s Magazine. It is a record-breaking yarn under the title of “Speed.” “Kale” is a story by Don Marquis, author of “Carter” and many other fiction hits. It will thrill .you to the very last word. “Stamp Collectors in Legislative and Diplomatic Circles” is a feature article on prominent men and women of Washing- ton who have taken up the col- lection of rare stamps as a pastime. “Willard Looks In” One would know this was a Sewell Ford story by the title. And it is one of Ford's best, with his own particular brand of humor. “Red Amber,” by H. Bedford- Jones. A tale of adventure in another clime—yellow men and white in an interesting mix-up. “A Conference to Change the Calendar.” Sterling Heilig writes from Paris that a confer- ence has been called to change the calendar. The first meeting will take place in April, with Cardinal Mercier presiding. And the proposed change is radical, too. “Off the New Year Resolutions,” says Ring W. Lardner. This famous humorist says we should stop making resolutions, and he tells why. Lardner at his fun- niest. “An Old Mansion in Maryland.” The Rambler visits an interest- ing spot in Prince Georges county. Take a Sunday ramble with him. And Many Other Especially Timely Features. aker’s Cocoa The Food Drink That Suits Everyone old and young, the well and the ill. It is not artificially flavored, but, hav- ing the delicious, natural flavor and aroma of high-grade cocoa beans of which one never tires, may be used ateverymeal.‘ Trade-mark on every package. WALTER BAKER & CO. LTD. ESTABLISHED me DORCHESTER - - MASSACHUSETTS Booklet of Choice Recipes sent fros The demand for The Star—both Daily and Sunday—counsels the wisdom of let- . ting The Star carriers serve you regularly—leaving the paper at your door—as .soon as it is off the press. Daily and Sunday .....60c a Month Phone Main 5000—Ci-culation Department "85, u.0.PAT. OFF.