Evening Star Newspaper, February 5, 1924, Page 12

12 e OPEN CONFERENCE | ON REHABILITATION Four-Day Session to Discuss l Vocational Training of Disabled Civilians. st night by a meeting nddressed by Sccretary of Labor Davis and Senator Fess of Ohio, the! national conference on vocational re- habilitation of civilian disabled got down to busines at the Hamilton Hotel today for sessions of four days to discuss the varied problems pre- sented to both the federal and state gsovernments, £ the principal hopes, it W - speakers last mgit, is the | Congress of th mger‘ Launched mendment to the federal civilian re- abilitation act, which is now before clared he had al- | ready expressed himself in f. the nendment, which would tinue federal aid to the states after June 30, the date on which present tion will expire Not to con- the progr aid the Secre- “would be to break faith with the states and to terminate a_mov ment which has begun so auspiciouss 1y and with every promise of big ac- complishments.” Senator Fess said he had found some opposition in Congress to the vroposed legislation because of the {ax reduction proposal and because some members of Congress had not ‘t been convinced of the value the work. br. R. Dilitation M. Little, director of reha- for New York, and Harry L. Fidler, vi chairman of the Fed- eral Board tor Vocational Education, also spuke. Jolm Aubel Kratz, chlef civilian re- wbilitation division of the federal woard, who was chairman of the ses- sion this morning, estimated the to- tal public cost of rehabilitating a disabled worker at $253 “The state of New Yor] has estimated that the average ini- tial earnings of a rehabilitated per- son are $1,000 per year. The average vost of maintaining dependent per- son in that state 00 per ye: of rehabilitation, in than one year's ntenance. tor of the Fed- sducation, : airman of this afternoon’s meetin aved it was vital that fed- ral c peration with continued. A stimate shows, proximately Permanent disabilities e are in meed of and are susceptible to vocational rehabilitation, Others on the program for tod ineluded: Dr. M. Little of Ne York, Helen Mc of Alban Trr. John B. Andrew. Herman Schneider, Cine J. Mellum, Kenosh: W nderson, director women's Iepartment of Labor, Woll, vice president of the American Federation of Labor. Threo Committees Appointed. The following three committees cere appointed today by John Aubel presiding officer of the con- and chief of civilian reha- bilitation service to serve until the next conference: “ommittee on future service of fed- eral staffs to states: F. Marsh West Virginia, chairman: Willis W, ira va; D. W. Rockey, New i Miss Helen McCoy, 3L D, Perrin, Ohio, Committee on revision of state an- nual report forms—R. O. Small.of Massachusetts, chairman; Oscar M. Sullivan, Minnesota; Miss Marguerite on, South Dakota; T. E. Browne, orth Carolina; Terry C. Foster, Ala- bama Committee on recommendations on federal board policies—W., F. chairman; 8. 8 A. Fulmer, 2. Baker, Missis- <. Land, Georgla. LIQUOR PACT ALMOST READY TO BE RATIFIED Believed Canada Will Give U. §.! Agents Advance Data on Rum Shipments. who was R. bureau, and Matthew sippi; B the Associated Press. OPTAWA, February 5.—Plans de- veloped by the recent United States and Canada conference for the pre- vention of the smuggling of liquor oss the international line have been sent to the cabinet council for ratification. It is understood that the plans will be ratified and announced simultaneously here and at Washing- ton. - | s believed that the agreement | for cooperation between | and American customs to the extent that those on the United States side of the border will be furnished with information on the clearance of Jiquor shipments Lelleved to be destined for the United States Exchange of witnesses and records and a new idea for handling stolen property are sald to be features of the plans. As a reward for co-operation in the prevention of smuggling, Canada, it was sald, may be granted the right to transport liquor across Alaska to the Yukon territory. CELEBRATE WEDDING OF 55 YEARS AGO| Mr. and Mrs. William H. Seribner | Informally Observe Their Anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Willlam H. Scribner| celebrated the fifty-ffth anniversary of their marriage Sunday, February 3, ¢ their home, 810 Varnum street. wing to the il health of Mr. Seribe icr, mo special invitations were is- sued, although a number ot neigh- bors'and friends called to extend con- sratulations and present gifts of va-| rious kinds. = Mr. and Mrs. Le Roy Seribner, son and daughter-In-law otl the couple, were present. Mr. and’ Mrs. Scribner were mar- | ried February 3, 1869, in_Fulton, T, ’ and in 1884 removed to Washington, Where they have since resided. Mr. Scribner served in Company F. 3d New York Cavalry, for three years during the civil war, Mrs. Scribner IS a meinber of v rious patriotic organizations, Includ- ing the W. R. C., Auxiliary to Sons Veterans, D, A. R. and Petwurth Woman's Club, and until in recent years was an active worker therein. Mrs. Scribner was employed in the pension office for nearly thirty-six Years and was retired last June. —— ZIHLMAN 1S OPPOSED. Vote for Esch-Cummins Bill Is Dis- liked. cial Dispatch to The Star. MEERLAND, Md., February 5.— allied tra political council sed resolutions in opposition to entative Frederick N. Zihlman succeeding himself from the sixth i d distr] clruppusi;iol;lls %u;‘ld on his vote in favor of the Esche- Summius bill, in 1920, Longs to Be Jailed, Consults Officer, Then Starts Riot Special Dispatch to The Star. FREDERICK, Md., February “Officer,” inquired Oscar Brlght- well, a youth without previous ex- perience either in police court or at the county jall, of City Patrol- man Allen Bartgis, “how can I get a thirty-day sentence in jail?” The astonished officer Inspected his inguisitor and, judging him to be merely conversational, replied: “By creating a disturbanc Fifteen minutes later the “riot call” was sent out from the bar- ber shop of Frederick :Simmons. Brightwell had driven the occu- pants from the shop, “Ten days,” wearlly pronounced Justice J. Grahame Johnson when Brightwell told his story, together with his yearning for thirty days. WOMAN, 83, DIVORCED; OTHER MAN NAMED i Husband, 86, Says Former Wife Was “Cross and Snappy,” and Left Him. Special Dispatch to The Sta; CUMBERLAND, Md, February b5.— Jonas J. Folk, eighty-six years old, was granted a divorce yesterday from Cath- erine J. Folk, eighty-three years old, by decree elgned by Assoclate Judge Al- bert A. Doub. Mrs, Folk was Mrs. Catherine J. Yeast, a widow with six living children, when the couple were | married May 18, 1910, at Bruceton, “W. | Va. They lived together until July 11, | 1920, and by the testimony of the plain- | Hiff and several neighbors, the separa- tion 1s final without hope of reconcilia- tion. Mr. Folk lives on a farm of eleven acres at Grantsville, which he still works. Mr. Folk in his testimony says that after his wife left him, she lived in Georgla for a time, and is now at Bruceton, W. Va. He says he gave her no cause to leave, but “she was dissat- isfled and discontented and was running with another man.” Christian Licht spondent. Mr. Folk and others testifled that Mrs. Folk was ‘cross and snappy” in her attitude toward her husband. Mr. Folk is the father of nine children by his first marriage. His first wife died sev- enteen years ago. ALEXANDRIA. ALEXANDRIA, is named as co-re- . Va., February 5 (Speclal).—Several hundred fathers of children in Jefferson School were ntertained in the building last night 23 guests of the children at a pro- sram arranged through Jefferson branch of the Parent-Teacher Asso- ciation. “Daddy’s night” was the offi cial designation of the function which was glven In order that fathers might become better acquainted with the’ teachers who instruct their chil- dren. It was the first inspection of the school plant. Methods of teaching, discipline and play were explained at length. Refreshments were served by a committee of ladles under the di- rection of Mrs. E. F. Baldwin, presi- dent of the auxiliary, and Miss Eddie Dickert, principal of'the school. Out of respect to the memory of Woodrow Wilson, the dance of the Amerlcan Legion, originally set for Thursday night, has been postponed until Saturday, February 16. Capt. T. M. Hamllton paid a glowing tribute to Wilson in the statement he made to legion members in postponing the dance. Funeral services were held this afternoon for Charles M. Schwab, who died Saturday. Funeral was from the home, 322 South Washington street, and services were conducted by the Rev, Percy Foster Hall, rector of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, of which Mr. Sehwab was a member. Plans for a public ceremony on th occasion of the breaking of ground for the new Y. AL C. A. bullding to be started this week will be discussed at a meeting of the board of directors to De held at 7:30 o'clock tenight. Presi- dent Charles F. Holden of the local assoclation has asked all members of the board to be present. R. E. Knight, C. Page Waller and | Clause W. Fletcher left this morning to attend the Virginia Retail Mer- chants' Association, in session in Lynchburg today, = tomorrow and Thursday They represent the local Retail Merchants' Assoclation. Oliver Faulkner, recently sentenced to a fine of $50 and thirty days' im- prisonment for the part he played in a joy ride in company with two girls and another boy, has noted an appeal trom the police court decision in cor- THE EVENING_STAR MIEEERER KILLED STATE-WIDE INCOME TAX "IN PRISON FIGHT IS ASKED BY FARMERS Poll Tax of $1 for Every Voter Bandit, Who Shot Sandy Spring| Also Recommended for o b ¢ d. Bank Official, Stabbed to arylan Special Dispatch to The Star. Death. FREDERICK, Md., February 5.—A state-wide income tax, applicable to practically every wage earner, and a SELF-DEFENSE IS Cmm[pou tax of one dollar for every voter, | was recommended by the Frederick x County Farmers’ Assoclation. The in. i i come tax and poll tax were concelve: Serving Life Term in Maryland | cor farmers in what they' describe as 3 3 an effort to “reach al sources of Penitentiary. wealth” of the state and to bring —_— about a more equal destribution of the tax burden. By.the Ausoclated Precs. The two recommendations were BALTIMORE, Md., February 5.—|adoptel after heated discussion. John W. Mitchell, leader of the bandit | Among !h:maflpenxker:‘ \z’:re W|Ill‘lnl| J. 2, Grove, pre lent of e assoclation; gang which, In April, 1920, robbed the | ;;705%, PR g bours, Newton Trundle, andy Spring Bank and killed an offi- | George Hoke, Austin 1. Renn, Joseph cial of the bank, was stabbed to death | Darner and Nathan England. They by a fellow prisoner yesterday in a |clalmed that under the present system fight at the Maryland penitentiary. | of faxation the farmer enc the, real Mitchell was serving a life sen- of taxes. tence. Anthonie Culgino, who admit- ted slaying Mitchell, is serving a fif- teen-year term for robbery. Culgino said Mitchell accused him of belng a stool pigeon. There were no witnesses to the killing, but, according to the story obtalned from Cuigino by Warden Sweezey, the act was committed in self-defense. Culgino said Mitchell attacked him with a knite at the door of his cell, when the prisoners were returning from dinner. Other prisoners are satd to have corroborated Culgino’s story that he had long been subjected to annoy- ances by Mitchell, who worked with him in the clothing shop, and {ll feel- ing is sald to have existed between the men for some time. ROCKVILLE. RUCKVILLE, Md., February 5 (Spe- cial).—Catherine E. Phillips, " elght- | year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Phillips of the vicinity of Bethesda, this county, died yester- day morning. The funeral took place this morning from St. John's Catho- lio Church, Forest Glen, burial in St. John's cemetery. Herbert W. Young and Miss Vir- ginia B. Bledsol, both of Washing- ton, were married in Rockville Sat- urday by Rev. Nolan B. Harmon, jr. pastor of the Methodist Church. Marriage Licenses. Licenses have been issued for the marriage of Marshall Green of Alex- andrla, Va., and Miss Katherine Beav- ers of Silver Hill, Md.; Clarence B. Doyle of Alcxandrlc‘ and Miss Rosie F. Hales of Woodbridge, Va.; Willlam B. Davis and Miss Margaret A. Gill, both of Washington; Clifton S, King of Rosslyn, Va, and Miss Edna Peel of Washington, and Ralph W. Conrad and Miss Dorothy A. ‘Warner, both of Takoma Park, Md. Paul Wade, a young resident of the upper section of the county, was found not guilty by Judge Samuel Riggs In the police court here on a charge of operating an automoblile while under the influence of liquor. He was arrested at the Instance of John Wood of the Dickerson neigh- borhood. Henry Tyler, Chester Fleming and Spencer Austin, young negroes, were adjudged gullly of having played craps, and each was fined §1 and costs by Judge Biggs. A charge against Willlam Carter of having fictitious markers on his automobile was dismissed. George Mae, a young resident of Georgetown, is under arrest here on a charge of assault preferred by Mrs. Mary Thompson, whose home is on the Condult road, this county. Accord- ing to Mrs. Thompson, Mae visited her home and asked for a drink of water, and while she was get- ting the water she was attacked, she stated, and thrown down. When the woman’s thirteen-year-old daughter appeared on the scene, Mae, so Mrs. Thompson sald, chased her. Mae was arrested by Sheriff Clay Plummer and Policeman Leroy Rodgers. Arrested for Robberles. After putting in some busy hours investigating several robberies in Gaithersburg last week, Sheriff Clay Plummer felt justified In arresting Willlam Reed, "John Kemp, Harvey Reed, Herbert Arnold and William Nicholson, Galthersburg youths rang- ing in ages from fifteen to eighteen years, and they are now in jail here awaiting trial. The boys are charged with breaking into the garage of 'Willlam McBain & Son and the Wood field garage, and stealing automoblile parts, some of which have been re- ). covered. ‘The George Washington Universi- ty Glee Club will give a concert in the town hall at Kensington next Friday evening. A dance will follow. Two Kensington boys—Paul Townbly and W. 1. Cleveland—are members of the club. SAYS PRINCE VEILS -— One of the world's most important gypsum beds has been discovered by an Ontario prospector. Tan and brown checked velveteen. Leathey and bead trimming. $10. Kuitted frock of tan and blue plaid. - Boyish model, with tan collar and cuffs. $10. z poration court. He is represented by W. S, Snow. SPAIN READY TO SIGN TANGIER AGREEMENT Pact, Already Accepted by France and Britain, Improves Her Status. By the Associated Press. MADRID, February b5.—Spain will sign the agreement arrived at in Paris on December 18 definitely fix- ing the future status of Tangler, it was announced in an official com- munication last night saying the Spanish plenipotentiaries were leav- ing immediately for Paris. France and Great Britain already have signed. The note says that Spain has with- drawn her petition for more favorable treatment under the agreement and the slight modification already granted by France and Great Britain, while not entirely satisfactory, at least improves Spain’s status in Tangier. The internationalization of Tangler is accepted by Spain as a good sign of the cardial relations existing be- tween ‘Spain and Great Britaln and France. The modifications referred to deal with wider powers to_the. Spanish consul at Tangier; facllities for panish commerce and the use DYy Spaniards of inland waters not with- in the Spanish zone. The agreement ipractically provides for the sover- elgnly of the sultain and the inter- natlonalization of Tangler. It gives Spanish residents greater guarantees than they received under - the old capitulations which are abolished. GRAI\ID_DAUGHTER OF KING 1S FORMALLY BAPTIZED Rite Administered at Turin in In- fant of Princes Yolanda and Count di Bergolo, By the Associated Press. TURIN, Italy, February 5—Maria Ludovica, the ~‘Infant daughter, of Princess 'Yolanda, eldest daughter of King Victor Emmanuel, and Count Calvi de Bergolo, was baptized y terday afternoon in the presence of the Kking, queen and crown prince and all the members of the Calvi di Bergolo family. The ceremony took place in the chapel of the Viila San Servarino. The queen acted as god- mother and thé crown prince as god- father. Many presents were bestowed upon the babe. ——— Glace. Bay theater was crowded by idle coal miners yesterday when a memorial service was held for Nikolai Lenin, deceased premier of Russi: “The. Workers,” the “International and “The Ked Flag” were sung. HIS CAUSE OF ACTION Statement by Attorney Regarding Suit Against Joseph E. Widener for $500,000 Paintings. By the Associated Press, PHILADELPHIA, February G. Counsel for Joseph E. Widener, Philadelphia, in the suit brought in New York by Prince Youssoupoft of Russia for the return of two Rem- brandt painting: alued at more than $500,000, yesterday announced that “no statement on the prince's cause of action has yet been served, but it is assumed that the suit con- cerns the claim of Prince Youssoupoff to repurchase the two Rembrandts which he sold to Mr. Widener in 192 The formal statement of counsel also sald: “From the day when Prince Yous- soupoft landed in this country his statements and interviews, together with the theories and actlivities of his counsel, have been widely adver- tised in an apparent effort to preju dice public opinion and create a false impression as to the actual circum. stance: “It s Mr. Widener's belief that the facts of this or any litigated issue should properly be reserved by the parties for presentation in court, in accordance with orderly and accepted procedure. He has, therefore, made no statement of the facts and oir- cumstances of this case as they are known to him and his advisers, nor will any statement be made either by Mr. Widener or by his counsel in New York or Philadelphia save in formal pleadings and before the court :l;l‘{" ch this case may be called for al. THREE U. S. ARMY PLANES, ON FLIGHT, REACH PANAMA Leave Balboa, Canal Zone, for.Trip to Guatemala—Engine Trou- ble En Route. By the Associated Press. PANAMA, Feb: 5.—Mesiay - celved here’ roport. the arrivel 5% San Jose, Costa Rica, of the thres American Army airplanes which started yesterday from Balboa, Canal Zone, on & flight to Guatemala. 'The airmen arrived at San Jose at 4:45 p.m., after a forced landing en route caused by engine trouble. R P R Uy TWO KILLED IN TORNADO. Minister's Home, Near Birming- ham, DemoHshed. ESMINGEAN, Ala,, Tebrunry & Presbyterian minister, wu: demoul:h" near here last night by a tornado and his wife and oldest son instantly killed. 8ix_other members of the family, - cluding Rev. Carpenter, were badly hurt and are {n a local hospital, ‘ 3 Extra size frock of cocoa glos knit fabric. Panels at sides. $10. Beige -suede,” with novel instep treatment.. $3.95. ‘Cuf-ailt instep model of patent leather. $3.95. NG _STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C., RITCHIE DETERMINED TO CUT TAX 3 CENTS Governor Answers Departments and Individuals Clamoring for More Money. REITERATES ECONOMY PLAN Says State Cannot Afford Heavy Demand Made. Srecial Dispateh to The Star. ANNAPOLIS, Md., February That Gov. Albert Ritchie of Mary- land is determined to effect a reduc- tion of 3 cents in the present state tax rate was indicated yesterday, when, in a prepared statement, he literally threw down the gauntlet to the dif- ferent state departments, institu- tions and other influences which are endeavoring to procure additional funds from the legislature not in- b.— Vari-colored bands round neck and hew on black satin frock. $10. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1924, g}llxldod in his budget and state loan 8. The governor in his message at the opening of the legislature: recom- mended a state tax rate of 27 2-3 cents for the next three years, a de- crease of 3 cents from the rate now in effect. At the same time he point- ed out that he had recommended a state loan of $7,600,000 and mainte- nance funds of $14,498,659, and that If the legislature ralsed _these amounts during tho session the tax rate also would have to be raised. Already several attempts are under way to procure more funds than the governor allowed, notable among these being a blll to create a debt of $750,000 for road construction on the eastern shore 4nd a soldier bonus bill of $9,000,000, this, however, subject to referendum.” In addition, the super- intendent of education Is complaining that his request for funds was cut and contemplates asking the legisia- ture for $321,731 additional funds. In his statement the governor pointed out that the necessity for a substaftial reduction in the state tax rate overshadowed everything else in the legislature and stated that he would make no additional recom- mendations for funds “unless 1 am convinced that a clear mistake has been made about some item, and that I will not recommend one single ad- ditional dollar which will raise the tax rate a fraction of a cent above what has been recommended.” Stating that this did not mean that he may not make some changes in the Twill coat frock with black all-over embroidery. Satin revere. $10. FORD RANKS WILSON HIGH AND LAUDS WIFE’S HELP By the Associated Press. DETROIT, February 5.—Tribute to former President Wilson and the de- votion of his wife was pald yesterday by _Henry Ford. “Woodrow Wilson will rank with our greatest Presidents,” said Mr. Ford. “Events made him a world figure and his legacy to humanity was his idea of a league of nations. His death can be directly attributed to the zeal with which he pursued his_ideal. “It is gratifying to the nation to think that during his last long fight he had the constant companionship of Mrs. Wilson, whose services to the war President during his illnes: has w admiration’ of all our people. supplemental budget or even make some additional recommendations, the governor continued, “those who ar. mobolizing for the attack are going to find one thing when they reach Annapolis, that iz a democ: ic ma- Jority in the senate and in the house every bit as determined as I am 1o s that the people get the reduction in taxation which we have promised them.” “It is not that many of these objects are not worthy,” he said, “they are, it is t the sta can- not afford them.’ Navy silk crepe fr with threce pleated ticrs. Youthful model. $10. Sale! New Spring Frocks For Women, ! Women’s and misses’ boy- ish style frocks, in plaid, jer- sey, knit fabrics, silk crepe and velvet. 16 to 36. Seven illustrated. ’10 Stout checks, Sizes 52%. - The Hech: Lawvin _green extra size model. Glos knit fabric. Deep fold trimmed. $10. Black calf in fancy strap effect. Medium heel. $3.95. Gray suede novelty pump, with applied leather trim, $3.95. 7th at F Navy glos knit frock. Extra size. Novelty front panl adds distinctive touch. $10. Sale! New Low Shoes \) 3.95 Continuing the sale that has set the town talking. Quality leathers in smart styles. 8 of the many models illustrated. (First Floor.) lisses and Stout Women women’s frocks oi glos knit fabrics, in slender- line effects. stylesincluded. Navy, black and brown. Five illustrated. Several ' twill Sizes 42¥4 to (Second Floor.) (7T D =7 v O T T I Golden brown fabric. Novelty front. $10. glos Fknit panel Patent leather flat heel pump. Two straps. $3.95. Fieldmouse kéd, with patent leather trim. Round toe. $3.95. CANDIDATE FOR CONGRESS Lewis P. Summers Chosen by Vir- ginia Republicans, | By the Asnociated Pres: BRISTOL, Va., February 6.—Lewis P. Summers of Abingdon has Leen chosen as the republican candidate for Congress in the ninth district at the district republican convention held in this city. | No other names for Congress were s to the committee. attorney for the western district o Virginia, was nomirated by acclama- | tion: | $200,000 HOTEL FIRE. | | PR | Main Building of Signal Mountain | | Inn Destroyed. | CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., February 5 | —The main building of Signal Mountain | Inn, on the crest of Walden's ridge, ten | miles from Chattancoga, was destroyed | by fire vesterday afternoon. C. ¥ James, owner of the hotel, estimated | the loss at $200.000. Mr. James an- | nounced that he would take steps to re- | Luild at once. twill straightls b copen and blac 810. frock w braiding. ssh frock of powder wool crepe. Two col- iing braiding. $10. Navy twill coat dress. Extra size. Side closing Black braiding down side front. $10. Brown swede fancy cut- out style. Walking heel. $3.95. = D Kid trimmings on black suede pumps. One strap. $3.95.