Evening Star Newspaper, December 25, 1923, Page 20

ALARAMA TO END CONVICT LEASING Negotiations Under Way Between State Board and Coal Operators. By the Associated Press. BIRMINGHAM, Ala., December 25.— Alabama's convict lease system will be abolished at an early date, accord- ! Ne-, between ing to the Birmingham News. gotiations now under way the state convict board and coal operators whose mines employ con- vict labor “will be sufficiently suc- cessful to insure a change from the present leasing system,” it is asserted. Negotiations under way are said to be in conformity with the announced intention of Gov. Willlam W. Brandon that he would abolish the system just as soon as details could be worked out practically. It is under- stood, the News says, that the con- vict board feels that the state could take over and operate convict mines, selling the coal to the owners of the mines, and that the governor favors some such solution of the problem. TWO GIRLS ARE KILLED BY TRAIN AT CROSSING Third Woman and Man Seriously Injured as Auto Is Smashed Under Engine. By the Assoclated Press. ATLANTA, Gi Mary_ Lou Leavel, twenty-two, and Miss Lucretia Puckett, nineteen, were killed near here last night wnen the automobile in which they were rid- ing was struck by a pasienger train at a grade crosaing. C. O. Leavel and Miss Ruby Holmes. other occu- pants of the automobils, were se- ricusly injured The three young worien. wno were telephone operators at a local ex- change, had finlshed their work for the day, and were en route to their homes distributing Christmas pres- ents among thefr friends along the Wi Leavel, father of one of th dead women, Was driving the automo: bile. Leavel said he did not see the ap- proaching traln until it was to) late to stop his uutomoblile. 7The car was completely demolisned, being dragged & distance of several hunder faet. “he license tag was the largest bit of the automobile found when the train passed over the wreckage, eyewit- nesses sald. —_— The American Federation of Labor. on the basis of its last report, had lost well over a fourth of the member- ship it had enrolied in 19.0 December 25.—Miss | Dr. Karl von Lewinskl, coun of the German embassy, and a mem- ber of the mixed court which is ad- justing alien property problem: finds joy and re- laxation in the funny sheets of American journals and for him Sun- day is a red let- ter day because of the colored section. Profound- ly versed in law and at one time Jjustice tireless and when some- thing such as the recent trade trea. ty signed by Sec retary Hughes and Dr. Wiedfeldt, the German ambassador within the past month, engrosses him, he for- gets to eat, to sleep or to take his usual brisk walk. He can work for elghteen hours at a stretch, digest- ing the law points, looking up refer- ences or preparing hls abstracts for and against the measure. But he will always stop to glance through the papers and invariably he finds first of all the pictorlal skits and serials which adorn The Star and other papers and he can toss aside his burden long enough to laugh and Dr. von Lewinski. to study the finer points of the ple- tures The small son of the coun- { selor, Pomeroy Karl, jealously guards the papers which are left at the door and no one may read the news if He can have his way until his father has the jokes. Naturally such a patron of American humor subscribes to the weeklles which present only the lighter side of life and his mirth over them is exhilarating. von Lewinski gets “funny papers” from many points in Europe, but he finds those published in this country more replete with wholesome humor and more provocative of thought and the illustrations are to him priceless. WOMAN INJURED. Hurt While Trylng to Avoid Horse and Wagon. 1 Dispateh to The Star. N R, seen December 25.— widow of James W Sibert, o promi- nent Winchester jeweler and silver- smith, was In a serious condition to- day in a local hospital, suffering from a severely fractured hip. She fell whie trying to avold being struck by a horse and wagon near her home. ’.I.'HE FOR THREAT TO W0OD Filipino Was Accused of Saying Governor General's Head Should Be Cut Off. By the Awsociated Press. MANILA, December 25.—The su- preme court of the Philippines ha upheld the conviction of Issac Peres, municipal secretary of the town of Pilar in Sorsogon province, Who wa found guilty of sedition and sen tenced to two months and one day in rison for saying In a convention hat the Filipinos should use the bolo to cut qff the head of Gov. Gen. Wood in view of the executive's recommen- dation of anti-independence meas- ures. The Supreme Court's decision sald: “The Governor General is the repre- sentative of the executive and eivil authority in the Philippines and of the sovereign powers. A it no people and American sovereign- Perez made a statement and did an act which tended to instigate others to cabal or meet together for unlawful purposes.” ! The opinjon upholding the lower vourt was written by tice Malcolm and concurred in by Justices Street Ostrand, Johneon and Romualdez Justice Villamor dissented. The chief justice, Manuel Araullo, did not hear the case. . Turn to Pages 10-11 m&amaumw%%%&amwmm ferry Christmas May the sun of happiness shine brightly in your home on Christmas morn—mak- ing it the happiest Christ- mas day of your life. The Julius Lansburgh Furniture Co. WWWWW 2 b g8 R R - rle -t i RO A Merry Christmas One filled with happiness and health is the sincere wish of the personnel of this company. /AMERIGAN SECURITY 15th and Penna. Ave. “ Capital and Surplus, $5,800,000.00 Centrals Northeast: BRANCHES. 8th & H Sts. N.E. Southwest: 436 7th St. SSW. Northwest: 1140 15th St. N\W. 7th & Mass. Ave. N.W. EVENING BSTAR, WASHINGTON D. e e PRISON TERM UPHELD |Cider Sweetness Isn’t . Softness Court Declares BOBTON, Detember 25.—Holdlng that sweet cider is not & soft drink within the meaning of the revenue act, the United States cir- cuit court of appeals today reaf- firmed the decision of Judge Mor- ton of the federal district court to the effect that taxes of §4,248 were illegally assessed upon the Sterling Cider Company. The case attracted the attention of clder manufacturers all over the country. —_— BANK ROBBERS JAILED. EBBENSBURG, Pa., December 25— Pleading gullty to robbing the Cas- sara Deposit Bank a month ago, 1 Kaschak and Nick Boros were each sontenced to a term of from ten to twenty years In the Cambria up lind, Ohlo, Where he was taken into custedy. The bandits obtained $1,000 in the hold-up. g If you have been waiting to buy a coat of the highest type at a bargain price, this is your opportunity. been able to choose from su ’ at so low a special pnce as this. d 'SEES PAIR DROWN Unable to Man Motor Boat After * Husband Leaps Into Bay to Save Son. By the Associeged Prass, CLEARWATER, Fla., December 25, —Clifford McMullen, experienced fish- erman in theso waters, and his five- year-old son were drowned in the bay because neither Mrs. McMullen nor two other small children could operate thelr large motor boat. The five-year-old youngster fell overboard while the boat was under way and the father jumped overboard after him. The remaining occupants of the boat, however, could not stop it and MoMullen finally Lecame exhausted and went under with his‘son. The motor boat later was stopped by passing craft, —_— The time approaches when we may look for dancink featurea under the light fantastic mistietoe. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1923 HEI.PLESS MOTHER Pleads Honesty, But Cold Cour Asks for Proof ST, LOUIS, Mo, December 25.— Assoolate Magistrate Heath Jack- son of Winnipeg, wko also is a major in the 8th Foot Regiment of Canads, was arrested here on telegraphio advices from Win- nipeg, which stated he was want- od to answer a charge of embes- sling §3415. He was traced to St. Louls, pollce said, through a let- ter he wrote Winnipeg officials un- der a different name, extollin Jackson as an upright man an suggesting the embesslement charge be dropped. N. Y. ARCHITECT HONORED. NEW YORK, December 26.—Alfred C. Bossom of New York has been elected a fellow of the Royal Insti- tute of British architeots, it was an- nounced by the Alvhlleclull League of New York. He is the first Amer- ican to rceive the honor. —_— Once agaln the question of the day Ia “Haug it, what shall 1 get for the wife?" FOUNDED 1894 STATE OF SIEGE ENDS. RIO JANEIRO, December 26.—The government has decreed the aboll- tion of the state of siege which was put into effect over the city and state For Dress Occasions —such as exacting A Genuine Burt Shoe, $10 Caring for the feet is Arthur Burt | / Known for Remarkable Value Giving 1109 F St. N.W. STARTING TOMORROW MORNING Offering at Drastic Reductions HIGH-TYPE INDIVIDUAL Fur [Frimmea COAL'S Originally Priced in Stock at %85, %95, 5110 and $125 The mild weather of the past weeks has left us with a far greater stock of coats than we care to have when we take inventory January 1. We have resorted to drastic methods in order to force imme- diate sale. This is more than a “Clearance”— +it is an absolute SACRIFICE of fine, de- sirable seasonable coats—at not just “clearance LUTE CLOSE-OUT PRICE. Never “won- have prices,” but at one ABSO- of Rio Janelro July 5, 1922, when mn attempt wes made to ‘propagate a revolution. The suspension of the decree follows the installation of a new governor and other officers in the state of Rio Jane crowd around New Year’s—here’s just the Shoe you require. It meets the demands of fashion — and dresses the foot becomingly and comfortably. better than curing them CO0. 1343 F Street - T Wl -l -l e @ S S S - -l T Most individual, one-of-a-kind models— fashioned of the most expensive quality lustrous fabrics—trimmed generously with such fine furs as Beaver, Squirrel, Plati- num Wolf, Fox and others equally fine. The selection of styles will be extraordinarily wide when the sale starts. Plan to be here early for best choice!