Evening Star Newspaper, July 17, 1924, Page 2

L ST TOTAL 650 Figure, However, $2.002.030 Above Amount Chargeable to D. C. and U. S. WATER RECEIPTS HELP Last Minute Additions Raise Items Sent Budget Bureau for Approval. the District estimates fiscal year aggregated approximately $36,500,000 when they went to the bureau of the budget vesterday afternoon. that totai in- cludes nearly $2.000,000 that would not be chargeable to United & and District revenues Thi¢ means that the total amount asked for to be met out of District taxes and Uncle Sam's contribution 15 in round numbers $33.000.000. The difference represents the estl- mates of the water department amounting to more than 32.000.00. which ix payable out of water rents, and various trust and special funds not affected by tax collections. Additions Made Later. Until yesterday the general beliey had prevailed that the estimates for next vear would not exceed $35,500,- 600. At the last minute, however, the city heads made a number of additions to the amounts previously allotted certain departments. Schools, for example, had been re- stricted to $10,000,000, but the figure finally approved for that important branch of the municipal government is understood to be several hundred thousand dollars more than $10,000,000. The city heads also left in the budget a request for $300,000 to be- gin erection of a contagious disease building for the Health Department on the Gallinger Hospital reserva- tion, which further swelled the total. While this budget of $36,500,000 is the largest ever prepared by District officials, the Commissioners are rep- resented as being of the opinion that it includes only essential projects, and they will make every effort to have Gen Lord approve it In considering the effect of this budget on the taxpayers, it is ex- plained, the total is $33,000,000, since the $2,000,000 of water department items, trust and special funds do not enter into the tax rate. Although for the next ates Salary Raixe Included. Last vear the city heads submitted a preliminary budget of $32,500,000, but since that time salaries of ali local employes have been increased, adding about $3,000,000 to the annual municipal expense account. It is ap- parent, therefore, that, the salaries, the Commissioners have uot gone much above last year's esti- mates in asking for new work. A year ago the budget director or- dered local estimates cut to approxi- mately $26,000,000. The Commission- ers probably will not learn for ten days or two weeks what restriction is to be placed on their figures this year. DENTIST ANSWERS SUIT. Orthodentia Specialist Replies to Former Employe. B. Edwin Erickson, practitioner of orthodentia, or teeth-straightening, today filed answer in the District Supreme Court to the injunction pro- ceedings brought against him several weeks ago by Dr. Charles A. Hawley to prevent Erikson from practising here because of an alleged contract not to open an office in ,Washington for ten vears after leaving Hawley. The answer is practically the same made in response to a rule to show cause in which Erikson claimed Dr. Hawley had not lived up to the terms of the contract and that he had been ndvised the contract was not enforce- able. Justice Hoehling denied a tempo- rary injunction asked by counsel for Dr. Hawley and the case now goes on the calendar for hearing next fall. SOVIET TO PAROLE MANY. Will Let Minor Offenders Out for Harvest Work. MOSCOW, July 17.—All the prison- ers serving in soviet jails for minor offenses will be given vacations in or- der to participate in gathering the harvest. This applies especially to peasants and former red army sol- diers who are serving terms for of- fenses committed owing to their re- duced circumstances of living. The central executive committee requested the prison authorities to assure them- selves before hand that the prisoners will return at the end of thirty days. . BREWERIES QUARANTINED Butler Places Police Squads Around Buildings. PHILADELPHIA, July 17.—All breweries in Philadelphia today were under a 24-hour “quarantine” on or- ders of Gen. Butler, director of pub- lic safety. .Three squads of police- men are watching the brewerles to prevent anything from leaving them and to inspect evervthing that is taken into them. The action was taker on reports that high-powered ‘beer is being sent out from some brewerie: o aside from | iPoliceman Hooks Big Shad; Boasts And Is Arrested shad at Tenley There is u four-pound the sub-T police station, town. | 1t b to Le sold to the highest dider at auction. The story of the shad reads like 4 romance, to the man who caught it at least Special - Policeman Jerome | Howlet of 2603 Third street north- | east went up the Potomac yester- | Qay to snag catfish: he had some success. While trking catfish from the waters he hooked a big | shad. H Howlet was proud of his ecatch and showed it on the street car as he headed for home. Among the passengers on the car there sat Policemzn George B. Cornwell, just ax innocent-looking ‘ax a babe. He knew that it was unlawful to take sbad from the river at this season, but Howiet did noc know that it was Cornwell arrested Howlet. The case cime up for trial be- fore Judze McMahon in the i’olice Court today. The personal bond of the defendant was taken The court remarked that if there Is to be a shadbake ut sub-T s tion he wouid like to be in on The fish will be sold at auction to the highest bidder. PRUNING STARTED ON 1926 ESTIMATES Preliminary Figures Arrive at Bureau of Budget for Study. The Bureau of the Budget is tak- ing up the heavy burden of estimates | for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1926. Preliminary figures for that vear began arriving at the bureau last Friday, and daily now the re- ports from government departments and establishments are being turned into the bureau for the first “picture” of the year to be made. Among the first preliminary estimates to arrive were those from the United States Housipg Cor- poration. 1t will no doubt take valiant work with what Director Lord of Bureau of the Budget calls the old “pruning knife” in order to whittle the preliminary estimates down to anywhere near the limit set by President Coolidge. That limit, as announced by the Chief Executive at the last regular meeting of the busi ness organization of the government. is only $1,500.000,000, exclusive of the postal service and the payments on principal and interest of the public debt. About August 1 the Budget Bureau will notify the departments of their allocations, or how much they may be expected to submit in their final estimates, which will be due Septem- ber 15. At that time it is expected the departments and establishments will be allowed to submit in addition to their regular estimates supple- mental statements outlining the rea- sons why certain projects which were excluded from the regular esti- mates should have been included. Final consideration will be given to the estimates and hearings had during September, October and No- vember, and the budget will be ready for submission to Congress when it meets early in December. No intimation can be obtained as to how much thé total preliminary esti- mates for the year 1926 will be. The Budget Bureau carefully guards these figures, giving out the final results when tne budget goes to Congress. DOGS BITE TWO MORE; MUZZLE ORDER IGNORED Sullivan Directs Prosecution for Owners of Animals at Large. Two additional instances of per- sons being bitten by dogs were re- corded by the police yesterday. Own- ers of dogs, it is declared, are not complying with the order of the Commissioners requiring the muz- zling of animals during the heated period, nor has the repeated warnings of Maj. Sullivan had effect, Not only has the superintendent of police directed prosecution of per- sons violating the order, but the police also have been instructed to report instances of dogs found astray that the poundmaster may impound them. Poundmaster Smith and his force are busy from early morning until night to rid the streets of unmuszzled and unlicensed dogs, and persons wanting to surrender dogs are re- quested to call the pound. City offi- clals also desife that information on dogs running at large in violation of law be transmitted to the pound- master without delay. Herbert Louls, eight years old, 509 Tth street southwest, was bitten on the left leg by a dog belonging to Jacob Yorlick, 1258 4% street south- west, while playing at the home of the owner, Joseph Walker, colored, thirty-one, 1934 8th_street,” was bitten on his right ankle while at 1421 Columbia street. TACKLE LAST PROBLEM. End of Turco-Greek Migration Af- fairs Believed Near. CONSTANTINOPLE, July 17.—The Turco-Greek commission for the ex- change of populations has arrived here to supervise the carrying out of the last portion of the migration program. By the end of October the whole exchange should be dompleted. The last stage will be the removal from Constantinople of those Greek séttlers who have come in since 1918. Gen. Metaxas, a member of the oxchange commission, stated that the commission had not yet taken up the question of the Constantinople Greeks. According to the treaty, only settlers since 1918 were exchangeable. “T do_not think this can be disputed,” he added, “though there is a certai uestion of interpretation which re- ns to be discussed here.” BURIED WITHOUT RITES. Mrs. Margaret Kelley, Dead Recluse, Interred in Cedar Hill Burial of the body of Mrs. Margaret Kelley, s recluse, who believed herself heir to millions, took place in Cedar Hill Cemetery ‘yesterday aft- ernoon. There was no religious cere- mony at the grave or .morgue, nor were any relatives in attendance. Undertaker Thomas F. Murray, act- ing for relatives of the woman, who had died in her cramped quarters at 1711% f¢th street, without having been attended by a physician, ar- ranged for the turial. The body was placed in a casket at th mor‘n: taken direct to tha cemetery interrede, - POLICE ARREST 13,415 HERE UNDER DRY ACTS Amount of Liquor Seized, 14,354 Gallons, Less Than Total for Last Year. The Washington Police Department made 4,240 arrests for violation of the Volstead law and 9,715 arrests under the Sheppard local prohibition law during the fiscal year ended June 30, Maj. Sullivan reported to Commis- sioner Oyster today. This, Maj. Sullivan said, represented greater activity by the police in pro- hibition enforcement than duri the preceding 12 months, when Volstead a ts numbered 3,877 and the Shep- u{% law cases 8,871 ere was a falling off, however, in the volume of intoxicants seized. During the last 12 months the total amount conflscated in raids was 14,354 gallons of various concoctions as comparéd with 13,331 gallons last year. Police officials believe after a study of the records that bootleg liquor is not s0 easy to find in Wash- ington as it used to be. o ring the last 12 months 144 auto- mobiles were confiscated in connec- tion with liquor arrests, or 3% more than in the preceding year. Amnesty for War Ministry. By the Associated Press. SOFIA, Bulgaria, July 17.—The So- branje today voted full amnesty for the cabinet of Vaseil Rodoslavoft, the former Bulgarian premier, who was convicted with his ministry of having brought Bulgaria into the world war | Defense the | ATTACK ON DEAD CHARGED AT TRIAL Counsel Scores' Prosecution in Lumber Case. The prosecution in the so-called lumber fraud conspiracy case hav- ing failed to connect John Stephens of Jacksunville, Fla, and Krnest C Morse, former director of sales of the War Department, with the alleged conspiracy to put to the extremity of ‘desecrating” the grave of George M. Chumbers, the Government in- spector, and trving to show that a dead man, who cannot defend or explain, wus the only one in & con- spiracy in which it had formerly charged a dozen men werc involved. This was the closing statement of Attorney Conrad H. Syme. who ad- dressed the jury in behalf of Charles Philips, Jr. Atlanta, Ga., today before Justice Bailey in Criminal Division 2. Mr. Syme contended that the entire conspiracy charged by the Govern- ment, which the counsel for the pros- ecution in_his opening statement had declared Stephens and Morse were ossential parts, had fallen to pieces when the court discharged those two defenaants ? Syme added there was no evidence to show that Charles Philips, jr. had ever known a singie one of the al- leged ccrspirators, excepting his brother, Joi:n L. Philips, and nothing to show that Charles Philips, jr., knew of the character of the contract under which the lumber was bought and sold. He declared all his client had dune was open and aboveboard, and that there is no evidence on which to convict him. Shotwell Is Defended. Attorney Thomas C. Bradley ad- dressed the jury in defense of Charles S. Shotwell” of Indianapolis, former chief of the disposal section of the Army air service. The lawyer traced all the connections of Shotwell, as shown by witnesses for the prosecu- tion, and declared all had the approval of 'his superior officers. A letter was read from Newton D. Baker, then Secretary of War, in which Shotwell's services to the government were com- mended. Attorney William Leahy spoke for Frank T. Sullivan of Buffalo, N. Y. the lumberman whom the prosecution asserts made $§00,000 on the resale of lumber. He declared there is no evidence that Sullivan knew about the negotiations or acts leading up to the contract of Febru- ary 1919, or inyolved in its execution: that he knew of the alleged secret profits which the gov- ernment contends was taken by Philips, had not been shown, he said. The lawyer pointed out that Sulli- van purchased soft woods at $110,000 in cxcess of the base price sct by the government. As to the hardwoods, ~the _lawyer averred, Sullivan purchased only after the approval of Col. Hall of the Air Sefvice, and any profits arose from a total of 1,100 different sales from coast to coasp in a market which suddenly rose” to the highest point in history. The case will go to the jury to- morrow. o WORLD AIR CRUISER TO MAKE TEST FLIGHT Plane Designed to Circle Globe ‘Will Have Tryout Soon at Southampton. By the Associated Press. LONDON. July 17.—Built with a view to flying round the world, a giant air cruiser will shortly leave the works near here for trials at Southampton. The plane has two farge floats, is driven by a 650-horse- power engine, and carries a crew of five. Two pilots sit in front, and behind them in_the fuselage is a wireless room. Still farther back are the sleeping quarters, as large as a mo- tor bus, and gasoline is carried in two floats in sufficient quantity for a 1,000-mile trip. The plane will have a cruising speed of eighty miles an hour, ‘and a full-out speed of 100 miles. CATHEDRAL FUND AIDED. Dean of Lincoln Returns to Eng- land After Appeal in U. S. LONDON, July 17.—The Dean of Lincoln has just returned home from America, where, for the second time in two years, he went successfully for dollars to add to the Lincoln Cathedral repair fund. Last year the dean collected about $30,000 in the United States. This year he got $15,000 more, most of it along the eastern seaboard. The cathedral at Lincoln is one of the standard sights for tourists in England. IS 5 s TR R SCOFFS AT TICKET. | the day Judge Belittles Idea of Running ‘With La Follette. BOSTON, July 17.—Federal Judge George W. Anderson, mentioned in Washington dispatches last night as under consideration as the vice pres- idential candidate on the La Follette ticket, was asked today whether he would accept if the place were offer- ed him. “I thought that dog days did not begin until July 22" was his only comment. ———. AUTOIST HELD IN DEATH. Alvin H. Davis to Face Grand Jury as Inquest Result. Alvin H. Davis, 331 C street, driver of the automobile that is alleged to have killed Harold L. Hainsworth, monotype operator, on Pennsylvania avenue near Branch avenue south- east, Tuesday night, was held for the action of the grand jury at an in- quest conducted at the morgue today by Coroner Nevitt. A companion in the car with Davis when the accident happened was not found by the police. 1t was testified that he left the scene shortly after the accident occurred and failed to appear at the police station and reg- ister himself as a witnes Samuel Sheubert, brother-in-law of the deceased, attended the inquest. He will sccompany the body to the jate home of the deceased, German- town, Pa., tonight. el JAILED IN LIQUOR CASE. Joseph Donovan Gets 45 Days and Suspended Sentence. Joseph Donqvan, a young white man, charged, tried and convicted of selling whisky, was given a sentence of forty-five days in jail by Judge McMahon, and when he is released from jail he will be placed on proba- tion for a year, with a fine of $250 sentence suspended for & similar of- fense. Donqv:n is the fia member olun party of young w! men_recently convicted of selling whisky in the vicinity ot 14th street and Peansyl- vania avenue northwest 0 “are mm“ “flmht” ornmuu-‘ MAJ. SAMUEL H. McLEARY. FEAST OF BOYHOOD BIG EVENT IN JAPAN Young Prince, Who Repelled the Moguls, Is Patron Day. From the Japan Advertiser. The other day great paper carp floated from tall bamboo masts over the homes of many Japanese, espe- cially in those sections farthest from the partly westernized ports and citles, warrior dolls were displayed, young men went to the bath wearing a wreath of spear-like leaves of the irls about their heads and in other ways Japan celebrated the Tango-no- Sekku, or the Feast of Boyhood. The fifth day of the fifth month is set aside for the boys of Japan, just as the third day of the third month, Mommo-no-Sekuku the Festival of Dolls is the day belong- ing especially to all girls. Modern times have shorn the day of many of its customs and much of its tradi- tional luster, but it is still observed with full rites in many sections of the empire and, in part, even in the city of Tokio. When the Mongal forces attacked the shores of Japan in _the reign of the Emporer Konin, or 770 A. D., the called one of his sons, Prince to him and ordered him to repel the invader. The prince set out for the island of Kyushu, pausing to worship at the Fujinomori shrine and pray for victory. The shrine of Fujinomori is at Kii in the province of Yamota, and is dedicated to the spirit of Prince Toneri. The Kami Kaze. It was May 5 that Prince Sagara took the field against the Mongol army. A _ providential _tempest, known as Kami Kaze, arose sud: denly as hostilities opened, and many of the cnemy’s boats were destroyed in the storm. To celebrate this event, May 5 was chosen as a feast for ali boys. The iris is indispensable for the occasion, since the leaf is like the blade of a sword. Large paper carp are hoisted on tall posts, the breeze filling and rounding them out. e carp which makes its way upstream agdinst rapids and finaily springs over the waterfall, is emblematical of the endeavor that young boys must exert in overcoming life’s diffi- culties. The wooden sword used on this day is called shobu katana, or the sword of the iris. In anclent times these shobu kata- na were used as missiles between two groups of boys, one group on either bank of some stream or river. Pennants bearing the image of Shoki, a brave warrior of China, are hoisted in the courtyards of many rural homes. Dolls in the image of Takenouchi-no-Sukune, who is said to have lived three hundred years, serving under five emperors; of Kusunokl Masahige, a_famous loy- alist, and of Kato Kiyomasa, the trusted marshal of Hideyoshi, who commanded the Japanese troops in- vading Korea, are most frequently placed on the altar. A Chiniese Liquid. Blades of the iris are thrown into the bath on May 5. It is believed that the herb. will quell all disease. The more superstitious curl the sharp- edged leaves about their heads while bathing, so_that headache may be dispelled. Chimaki, a sweetened rice dumpling, is eaten by all, while iris sake is Indispensable to the cele- brants. Minced iris leaves are mixed with the sake to produce the drink desired. The samurai of old Yedo are reported to have especially liked this iris sake, which is still cherished for its flavor. In anclent China, the poet ;fulmfi _Yuan), drowne: msel on h&gy‘ms.yln dine River Bekira (Hawai-la). The local magistrate, missing the poet, offered a prize to the one who could find his body, but none of the many seekers was suc- cessful. Because Kutsugen was fond of chimaki, thg magistrate threw the dumpling into the water to console his spirit. From the incident origi- nated the dragon boat festival of China, and from it chimaki spread to Japan. WOULD RENAME LAND. Jews Favor “Land of Israel” Over Palestine. SALEM, July 17.—“Land of Ill"'a]i ula being favored as a name for the Holy Land instead of the offi- cial “Palestine.” For the present it is in use only among Jews outside of the country writing to Palestige. In the country, Palestine is the official name used universally, except in He- brew translations of government doc- uments. There the Hebrew letters forming the initials of the two He- brew words “Eretz Israel” (Land of Israel) are being used parenthet- cally. Hebrew name written In Latin is beginning to appear A easing frequency on postal matter destined for Palestine. —— WRITER FOUND SLAIN. ZLeo Claretie’s Headless Body Sup- ports Foul Play Theory. RENNES, France, July 17.—The de. capitated body of Leo Claretie, writer and first husband of Mme. Calllaux, was found today near Servin. The police, although certain that indica- tions are compatible with foul play, are inclined to believe that he com- sulclde. Inquiries revealed mitted fad recently quarreled with his second wife and had appeared de- spondent. | PLAN OF GERMANS Popularity of American Movies Seems to Doom Move of Berlin Producers. BY EDGAR ANSEL MOWRER. By Radio to The Star and_ Chicago Daily News. Copyright, 1024, BERLIN, July 17.—Outraged Berlin film producers are endeavoring des- perately to form a ring which will exclude American films completely from Germany in reprisals for the apparent unwillingness of Americans to import and show German films. 1t is hoped that Swedish and Ital- fan producers will join this ring. Germans claim that of many films made in Germany for the American public since the war only 2 per cent have been actually shown, and prac- tically Germany is known only by five big films. Contrariwise American films have conquered the German market, ren- dering conditions of German pro- ducers uncommonly difficult. The chief complaint of Germans is tthe price for American films, which in 1919 brought approximately $3,000. Each now brings $20,000. It is claim- ed that a series of 28 American films was first offered for $90,000 and final- Iy was sold in Germany for $460.000. But it is improbable that such a trust can be formed or maintained for two reasons, first, because German flims cost too high both for stars and ma- terial, and second, because the Ger- man public has become mad over the best American films. The German public has been con- quereg by American films, hence the real German answer is to be the pro- duction of Amegicanized films which, made in Germany, often by American actors, will provide American pretty faces and bodies Germans have learn- ed to like and will at the same time be salable to the United States. U. S. Stars in Germany. This isn't simply an empty boast here. The English producer, Her- bert Wilcox, has made a film called “Chu Chin ' Chow.” starring Betty Blythe. Wilcox will soon act him- seif in a film called “Decameron Nights” with Lionel Barrymore. Three other Americans, Carmel My- ers, Julienne Johnston and Edward Burns, are making a film called “Garrangam.” Mae Marsh is still working on “Arabella, or the Horse's Romance.” Bud Pollard, the American director. is now in Berlin seeking a German comedian of the Harold Lioyd type. Eugene O'Neill's “Emperor Jones” and “Anna Christie” were produced here this vear on the stage of Berlin theaters, ‘and “The Hairy Ape” Is promised next. Max Reinhardt has bought “Rain.” It is reported that the Shuberts are trying to obtain two or three Berlin theaters, but the greatest sensation is this:' The Grosse Schauspiclhaus, where Reinhardt startled the theatri- cal world by his splendid productions of classical drama, is being given over next year to a review on Ameri- can lines” entitled “The Show,” of which thhe central feature will be a ballet of 24 chorus girls imported direct from the United States. After chewing gum, chorus girls! INVENTION TO ENABLE DEAF TO SEE SOUND English Scientist Presents “Acoustic Spectro- scope.” LONDON, July 16.—An apparatus the ultimate development of which may be that the deaf will “hear” by seeing was demonstrated by Dr. E. E. Fournier d’Albe, thee minent scientist, world famous for his work on seleni- um and his invention of the opto- phone, the instrument by which the blind read ordinary print. The apparatus, styled by its in- ventor an accoustic _spectroscope, consists of a series of resonating boxes provideg with tiny mirrors at- tached to mica reeds. Each of these reeds is tuned to correspond to the fundamental note of its own resona- tor. The first acoustic spectroscope is pro- vided with only 20 resonators, which cover just over an actave of sound, but when a gramophone record of the “Yeomen of the Guard” was played about four feet from the apparatus the spots of light on the screen danced cheerily to the tune, indicat- ing notes coming within the scope of the octave provided for. “I-see no reason.” he said, “why speech should not ultimately become visible to the deaf in this way. Music presents a comparatively easy problem. “I think it will be quite possible for the trained eve to ‘see’ speech, owing to the fundamental tones, which will give some characteristic form to the medley of vibrations pro- duced by a word, no matter who speaks it.” BRITISH AID DANZIG. Loan $1,000,000 to New Bank. Co-Operation Promised. DANZIG, July 16—The special in- terest of Great Britain in the Free City of Danzig, whose high commis- sioner under the league of nations is a British subject, has been again proved by a lpan of $1,000,000 from the Bank of Englang to the newly formed Bank von Dansig, payable when its capital has been subscribed. This sum equals 5,000,000 of the new Danzig Bulden, a currency that has been substituted locally for the Ger- man mark. Future co-operation be- tween the two banks has been prom- ised. The British follow closely all business developments along the shores of the Baltic. Poland is court- ing friendship with Great Britain more solicitously since France con- cluded her recent alliance with Csechoslovakia. MECCA DISPUTE SETTLED. Hedjaz King to Let Military and Medical Missions Pass. CAIRO, July'16.—The dispute which arose last _year between the Egyp- tian and Hedjaz governments with regard to the pilgrimage has been ttied to the satisfaction of the Egyptian government. ng Hussein has agreed to the conditions lald down by the Egyp- tian government and has agreed. to recognise the military and medical missions. Which ordinarily accom- pany the pligrim caravan, It has therctore been decided to send the pilgrim caravan to Mecca possible. . orhergs e Present this Coupon and 15¢c at The Star Busi- ness Office—or the newsstand of any of the leading hotels—for a copy of— The Star’s Auto Route Distance Atlas ' If to be sent by mail, add_klorpomo CHANGE REJECTED Operating Agreement Must Be Signed Within 10 Days, Board Rules. The Shipping Board today rejected a plea by the United States Ship Op- erators' Amsociation for modification of the new operating agreement to be placed in effect on the cansolidated government trade routes. After hear- ing a committee of the association, made up of operators of government tonnage, the board adopted a resolu- tion giving those operators chosen for the merged services ten days within which to sign the agreement Failure to sign within that period will result in the selection of an- other managing agent. The resolu- tion also provides that after the con- tract has been in force a reasonable time any operator who feels that suf- ficlent reason exists for a readjust- ment may submit requests for changes for the consideration of the Fleet Corporation. Percentage Protested. A provision which caused the great- est dissatisfaction with the new op- erating contract, which guarantees 7 per cent and 3i; per cent commis- sions, respectively, on gross outbound nd inbound business in place of 5 per cent and 2'; per cent in the old MO-4 agreement. is paragraph 15, prohibiting operation by the manag- ing agents of subsidiary companies for furnishing supplies and stevedor- | ing for board vessels. On this point the board ruled that the president of the Fleet Corpora- tion may, in his discretion, delay ac- tion for 30 days against any operator violating the section. The new agreement, now in_effect only in the North 'Atlantic-United Kingdom Consolidated service, elim- inates the old system of providing lump sums for husbanding, deck and engine room supplies and subsistence for crews and provides for payment for actual stores used by the opera- tors. PR WOMAN LAWYER INDICTED UPON - FORGERY CHARGE Mrs. Margaret B. Buchanan Is Ac- cused of Tampering With Com- pensatipn Check. Mrs. Margaret B. Buchanan, grad- uate of a local law school, was in- dicted today by the grand jury on a charge of forgery and uttering. - Mrs. Buchanan was arrested on the charge early in March, 1923. and the matter has”since been’ pending. The alleged offense is said to have occurred July 23,1921, Mrs. Buchanan is said to have forged the name of Martha Warfield, colored, to a check for $500 represent- ing compensation from the Veterans' Bureau to the Warfleld woman, whose son died in the service. Mrs. Buchanan when arrested is_reported to have sald she helped the colored woman get her allotment and because the latter could not write had signed her name for her. The grand jurors ignored a charge of assault against George Johnson Others indicted and the charges against them are: Marie Mason, Carl R. Welch, James H. Webb, Samuel Palmer, Richard L. Hall, Lawson A. Payne, Willlam Wells and Robert J. Paul, grand larceny: John B. Turner, rape’ and assault to rape: Clifton Tyree and William Robinson, joy- riding; Harry R. Beasley, 'grand larceny: Thomgs Newman, 'Herbert R. Cole, Graham R. Stevenson, robbery. SOVIET PRESS ATTACKS RELATIVES OF TOLSTOY Accused of Accepting Undue Sub- serviance From Peasant: in Czaristic Days. MOSCOW, July 17.—The soviet press has opened a violent campaign against the relatives of the late Leo Tolstoy, especially his, daughter, Countess Alexandra Tolstoy. In a series of articles which have appeared in the Tula Communar and in the Moscow Pravda objection is taken by the soviet official "journalists to the permission granted to her and several other members of the great writer's family, as well as some of their fol- lowers, to continue living on his estate, Yasnaya Polyana. Tolstoy’s house has been converted by a small band of loyal friends and disciples into a Tolstoy museum, of which his daughter. Countess Aiex- andra, was appointed keeper a couple of years ago by the Soviet govern- ment. The peasants living in the neighborhood and in the, surrounding districts still ook upon the countess and the inhabitants of the Tolstoy house as on their old lords, and treat them with respect, even going so far as to call Countess Alexandra “your ladyship,” while the local bolshevist commissar is contemptuously ad- dressed as “comrade” (“tovaristch”), a word which outside official Com- munist circles is regarded by the Russian masses as insulting. This is not all. Many of the Tol- stoy retainers refused to leave the family when the bolsheviks deprived it of home and belongings. And now, in order to remain with the countess, the former servants have evaded the Soviet decree against hired labor by enlisting in the staft of the Tolstoy Museum. As a result, the bolsheviks are infuriated beyond description. “How do Tolstoy’s daughter and relatives live today in Yasnaya Poly- ana?” asks the Pravda. “Why, just the same as all princes and counts lived in the old days before the revo- lution! Our authorities must put an end to the counter-revolutionary ac- tivities of Yasnaya Polyana.” GERMANS CELEBRATE “VICTORY OFF JUTLAND” Naval Men Hold Observance in Hall of Munich Brewery. BERLIN, July 17.—The Association of German Naval Officers assembled its members in the hall attached to the Cerger brewery, at Munich, to celebrate the anniversary of the day on which “the glorious German fleet gained a victory off Jutland over the English armada.” Officers of the old navy and of the old army were in full uniform, and among the distinguished guests were the wn Prince Rupprecht, who was given a wonderful receptio: Marshall Liman von Sanders, the Ba. varian Minister-President, and rep- resentatives of the great German shipping lines. The president of the Navy League was especially applaud- ed for the observation in his speech that “the spirit of the old navy must be inculcated in our youth; who, when the coming army. regained our freedom, ars to re-establish our power in the world with the coming fleet.” To help in the dissemination of the idea that Germany must again be- a colonial power; it has been a that a colonial tongress shall be held in Berlin on Septémber 17 and 8. The Duke Adolph Friedrich of ecklenburg has accepted the honor- 5 presidency. Dr. Seits,. formerly new of the German C Soclety, will be the president of the . as “MASTER MIND” OF FRAUD IS TRACED TO ENGLAND 9,000 Victims Listed by American Seeking Swindler Who Got 1,000,000 Pounds. B tae Associsted Press. LONDON, July 17.—Edward A Schwab of the American National Vigilance Committee conferred with Chief Inspector Heldon of Scotland Yard yesterday concerning an or- ganization which is alleged to have s0ld more than £1,000,000 worth of bogus oil shares in Great Britain and the United States. Schwab has a st of 3,000 persons here, who, he claims, parted with nearly a half million pounds. The Daily Mail quotes him as saying that the master brain of the organization is now in London and, with the help of the police, he expects speedily to lay hands on him. Scotland Yard, however, has sug- gested to Schwab that this alleged fraud is not an extraditable offense Schwab believes that the investi- gations of the police will convince them to the contrary. —_ = BRITISH POSSESSIENS SEEKING HOME RULE Scotland Wants Own Parliament, South African Party Preaches Secession. LONDON, July 17.—While a power- ful party in South Africa secession, Scotland wants its own par- lfament at Edinburgh, The British Labor party is not altogether hostile to government decentralization, al- though socialism in practice generally tends in the opposite direction. | George Lansbury, writing in the party’s official organ, the London Daily Herald, would gratify those who want home rule for Scotland, Wales, England, and are also inter- ested in India, by extending the prin- ciple of local government. “I desire to see the present Parlia- ment abolished and in its stead a Commonwealth Parliament set up, to which should come representatives of Britain and Ireland, India, the domin- fons and colonies. To this Parliament should be given full powers over all matters which concern them all, such | as foreign affairs, defense, finance, | trade, commerce, migration, etc. It is | almost unnecessary 10 say that this will involve complete self-government for India, which I am confident must | be conceded unless we are to lose all | connection with that great people. | Tn saying this let me also say that on this question the will of the people of India must prevail. We must treat | them in such a manner as will insure their willingness to accept partner- ship with us. Such a policy would also remove th last vestige of a claim for a divided Ireland.” D. C. SOCIALISTS INDORSE LA FOLLETTE CANDIDACY | Approve Senator’s Campaign for Presidency After Receiving Appeal From Debs. s preaching District of Columbia Socialists have indorsed Senator La Follette for the presidency in response to an appeal addressed to them by Eugene V. Debs, Socialist leader. They are pre- paring to unite with liberals and pro- gressives in the District of Columbia to_aid La Follette's campaign. The indorsement was made at a meeting of the various branches of the local Socialist organization at the Socialists’ headquarters, following a report of the convention’s work sub- mitted by Marx Lewis, who represent- ed District Socialists at the conven- tion of the Conference for Progres- sive Political Action and at the S cialist convention. “Though he is not a Socialist, we need not apologize for giving our support to Robert M. La Follette Debs declares in a message which was read at the meeting. “All his life he has stood up like a man for the right according to his light: he has been shamefully maligned. ostra- cized and persecuted by the predatory powers of the plutocracy. yet his bit- terest foe has never dared to question his personal integrity or his political rectitude.” GERMAN MILI.TARY STRONG Paris Paper Says Control by Allies Is Absolutely Necessary. PARIS, July 17.—Dealing with the rapidly increasing military power of Germany, the Matin says that accord- ing to the French and Belgian experts Germany could within six months at the outside equip an army of 50 div sions, and within ten months could supply the necessary material for the upkeep of 100 divisions. “Military control of Germany is ab- solutely indispensable in view of the fact that the date fixed for the evac- uation of the northern zone of the Rhineland is January 10, 1925. The Matin concludes: '“Let us hope that the figures we have quoted will convince our allies at their approach- ing meeting that it is a matter of urgency that an inquiry should be opened into the existing facilities for manufacturing war material in Ger- many.” - 3 HEARS OPERA BY PHONE. German Scientist Achieves Result Beating Radio. BERLIN, July 17.—The greatest in- terest has been aroused throughout Germany by the news that Dr. Steidl of Munich, technfcal expert in the Ba- varian posts and telegraphs ministry has so improved an old idea of his that ordinary telephone subscribers may hear any opera they wish by merely listening at the telephone at home. The invention is of special importance here, as a radio appa- ratus is still very dear and landlords are constantly waging war with ten- ants for rent to be paid for the privi- Joge of fixing antennae to the roofs. Dr. Steidl has utilized his knowledge of the transmission of sounds through The telephone to install a whole set of microphones—ona for eack mem- ber of the orchestra performing. These individual tones are blended to form one volume over a transformer. — POLICEMAN APPEALS. appeal from the decision of the palice tRial board, resulting in a find- fng of guilty and imposition of a fine of 320 for alleged assault upon Lee Allen Swem, son of Rev. E. Hez Swem, pastor of Centennial Baptist Church, has been filed with the Dis- trict Commissioners by Policeman P, Sayer. Ty oang Bwem objected to alleged an- noyance on part of the policeman some time ago when he was seated in his automobile with a lady friend near Lincoln Memorial. When Swem got out of his car, he later complained, he engaged in & conversation with the policeman, and the latter struck him a blow on his face. The police trial board, satisfied the policeman had acted’ without justification, reported a verdict of gullty and imposed the fine. Sayer, dissatisfied with the findings, noted an appeal. U. S. Sailors Wear Monocles. TORQUAY, July -17.—It is almost impossible to buy either walking, sticks or monocles in Torquay. They’ have all been bought up by saflors from the American squadron at pre: ent in Torquay. ‘The sailors dérive and provide con- siderable amusement by wearing their monocles and carrying their sticks on the promenade in exaggerated Eng- | the attent D.C.MANISHELD IN GAMBLING RAID Accused of Running Maryland Athletic Club, Formerly Jimmie’s Place. DiCE AND CHIPS SEIZED County Official Accused of Failure to Properly Enforce Law. Probe Is Ordered. Armed with stable Andrew party entered the and Social Club,” formerly known as “Jimmie's Place,” across the District line, on Bladensburg road, late last night and arrested a man who said he is Charles Schweitzer and who said he, was in charge. They also confiscated some of the athletes’ so- cial paraphernalia in the way of dice poker chips and cards and unearthed a serious complaint against a county law officer for alleged nonfeasance and malfeasance in office. About men were in the place at the time. The warrants. sworn to before Jus- tice of the Peace Herbert J. Moffat of Hyattsvilie by W Allen, who gave his address as 127 15th street southeast, charged James La Fon- taine and' Edward Stamb with setting up a gaming table in violation of the Maryland gambling laws. Neither La Fontaine nor Stamb appeared to be among those present last night. how- ever, and the warrants are now in the hands of Justice Moffat, who said today he intends to see that they are served. ‘Will Be Tried in October. Schweitzer, said to reside at the National Hotel, was taken to the home of Justice Moffat last night and later released on $5,000 bond furnish- ed by Frank Mace. He waived pre- liminary hearing and a charge of setting "up a gaming table lodged against him by the raiders will be tried at Marlboro at the October term of court The complaint co-operation and made to Allen by two warrants, Con- sch a raiding faryland Athictic and regarding lack of improper proposals a well known offi- cial of the county who did not take part in the raid last night were aired before Justice MoffAt. The latter said today that the allegations are wo serious that they must be brought to n of State Attorney Alan Bowie at Marlboro. Mr. Bowie was in Baltimore today and could not be reached in this connection. Offered to Get Money Back. Allen told Justice Moffat that the official referred to had shown per- sistent inclinations to avoid taking any action against the alleged gambling resort, and that when he told the officer that an acquaintance whom he named had lost at the place $400 that belonged to him (Allen). the officlal offered to get the 3406 back for him, providing he gave the ofticer $100 for his “trouble.” States Attorney Bowie, Justice Moffat declared, is determined to stamp out the gambling evil in Prince Georges County. There are other places of a suspicious char- acter, he d," which will be closed up. ‘I have given instructions law enforcement office here o raid Jimmie's Place every night. if necessary, in order to drive the piace out.of operation. We will not toler- ate this thing any longer.” Raid Carefully Planned. The raid last night had been care- fully planned. Evidence had been sousht on several evenings previ- ously. Justice Moffat explained that Allen assisted greatl obtaining the necessary evidence leading up to the raid. Allen, he xaid. had gone to the place himself after the losing of the $400 and had asked those in charge to help him zet back the money which, he said, had been stolen from™ him and squandered at Jim- mie’s. He received no satisfaction and then wert to the law officer. Appealing to Justice Moffat, a sworn enemy of the gambling ring. Allen arranged to pay the place a couple of visits with some “friends" in the zuise of members of the “club.” He and his friends will tes- ity t they plaved at the gaming table in Jimmie's place ard won and lost. Friday night 1 Allen at- tempted again to enter the place, but a young man on the door, gave the alarm. and scores of “zuests” piled out of the house pelimell Raid Comes as Surprise. Last night Allen, with Gasch and nearly a score of assistants. descend- ed on the place with movie-like 6tealth. As the party entered pande- monium broke loose. = Poker hands were dropped to the tables, it is al- leged. dice tables were overturned and poker chips rained on the figor. Schweitzer, a young man who sal he lived at 1423 Meridian place, an- nounced that he was in charge last night and prevailed on the raiders to allow the “guests” to depart quietly with a promise that he would pro- duce them all when required. A slip of paper containing a list of penciled names in tabulated form, 25 names in all, was taken as part of the evidence. FRATRICIDE PLOT TALE DECLARED PROPAGANDA Advanced to Help Leopold and Loeb Insanity Plea, Pros- ecution Holds. to the By the Associated Press. CHICAGO, July tories that Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb, confessed slayers of Robert Frankg. first planned to make their father's or Loeb’s 10-year-old brother the victim, have been characterized by the prose- cution as propaganda, designed to further the insanity theory of the de- fense. The prosecution contends that the boys were normal, healthy and well educated, and expects to introduce evidence in support of that contention at their trial, scheduled to start Au- gust 4. A plan to radiocast the proceedings of the trial during its progress was advanced by a Chicago newspaper, which has submitted « referendum on the suggestion to its readers. MAY AID POLICE AT TRIAL.” Association Investigating Win- fleld-Joiner Assault Charges. Milton D. Smith, president of the Policemen’s Association, is conduct- ing an investigation with a view ta Having the association finance the de- fense of Policemen Robert T.:Joinel and W. E. Winfield of the ninth pre~ cinct, who are charged with having assaulted Charles H. Ambrose July 4. Joiner and Winfield are members of the association. President Smith said (it is not the intention of the organ- ization to condone acts of brutality, but when the policemen are in the right, he said, the association will give ‘them every assistance. | ‘While he had not concluded his in-/ vestigation, he tsated, he hmd beeny, told that the men were acting in linc of duty and that police oficials thought they were justified in doing what they, did, 17.— \