Evening Star Newspaper, August 30, 1924, Page 12

WHEN THE PRINCE_REACHED AMERICA. aboard the yacht Black Watch, which took the Prin Photograph _snapped of Wales from the steamship Berengaria to Long Island yesterday afternoon. Copyright by United News Pictures. T THE PARTY OF THE PRINCE. Lord and Lady Mountbatten, ac- companying the Prince of Wales, aboard the yacht Black Waigh, in New York harbor. They were taken to Glen Cove, Long Island. PLANE OF AMERICANS IS THE FIRST IN ICELAND. The landing of the American flyers was an epoch- making event in Iceland, for it was the first seen in that far northland. airman pushing Lieut. Nelson’s plane through the streets of Reykjavik. INDIGTMENT OF 13 HITBY ATTORNEYS Effort to Take Dry Plot Sus- pects to Florida Strongly Opposed. Last November and December sen- ®ational disclosures relative to a “gigant liquor conspiracy along the A tic coast from Savannah to the District of Columbia were her- alded coincidently with arrests of more than a dozen alleged con- spirators. Yesterday this conspiracy’s im- portance and its boni-fide status wilt- ed undgr a triolic attack by At- torney W. E. Leahy, representing 15 defendants in liquor spiracy cases who are fighting against their re- turn to Florida to answer indic ments returned by a grand jury ther Leahy charged that the indictment charging the defendants in these cases is defective and that the case of the Government is not proven. The Government seeks to take the defendants, penniless, jobless, friend- less,” more than 1,000 miles awgy from their homes to clear the) names before a jury of strangers in a strange court. where the witn, es available in their home jurisdiction will not be available to defendants. And this. despite the fact that there is a court in this jurisdiction whicn could try the defendants on the in- dictment, before which the cases were all nolle prossed some time ago, In United States Needham Turnage's room in the court- hous: terday, where the hearing is being held, he gigantic- liquor conspiracy” was bitterly attgcked by attorneys, but they are not a? all sure of defeating extradition. The hearing for removal has al- ready occupied three d: In case the United States commissioner ig- nores or overrules the motion to dis- miss the proceedings the hearing is expected to occupy at least as much more time as has already been taken up. T3 hearing already has assumed record-breaking proportions. First of all, a dozen attorneys are aligned 1 (%ie fight to prevent removal of the alleged conspirators. Secondly, no could be found in the ranks of veterans around the courthouse who can remember a removal hearing tak- ing.up so much time and attracting such great attention. When Assistant United States At- torney John H. Burnett has his in- nings Tuesday, it is expected the case again will be built up to a point where the general impression will be a huge conspiracy aimed at defeat of the prohibition laws. It is the in- nings of the defense thus far; the prosecution has yet to come to the bat. FLAMES SWEEPING TOWN Apparatus Rushed Rathdrum, Idaho. SPOKANE, Wash,, August 30.—The town of Rathdrum, Idaho, about 30 miles East of here, is being swept by a fire that threatens the entire town of about 1,000 people. Several build- ings have already burned in the busi- ness district, according to reports received here. The Spokane fire de- partment has rushed aid to the town. Spokane to Commissioner | YOUR BONUS Questions That Bother You Will Be Answered in This Column, Address: Room 722, News De= partment, The Evening Star, Washington, D. C. Q. The adjusted compensation act says that the amount of bonus or in- surance soldiers are entitled to re- ceive is based upon the American ex- perience table of mortalit; Please tell me what this table is and how it is used as a basis for computing the amount of insurance that a veteran may, be entitled to receive—W. D. H. A. By carefully studying the law of mortalit ich is the law of averages as d_to the duration of human life, statistics were gradual- ly gathered and tabulated and tables of mortality were finally constructed. one of these tables, the American ex- perfence table of mortality, is the one used by the Government and by most private insurance corporations. This table starts with 100,000 persons, all 10 years of age; and according to the table, 749 of them will die before the end of the year, leaving, 99,251 who reach the age of 11 vears. The number of deaths and the number sur- viving is given for each vear until at the age of 95 only three will re- main, and presumably these three will @ie before reaching the age of 96. From the information contained in this table the Government figures that about 27,000 veterans will die in the year following the passage of the adjusted compensation act. This table is also used in the insuring of the service men and women by the Veterans' Bureau. Q. I lost my honorable discharge from the Army. Some time ago 1 ap- plied for another copy and I received instead a certificate in lieu of my lost discharge giving only the date of my enlistment, the date of discharge from the service and the character rating. While the information on the certificate in lieu was what I wanted in filing my claims for an adjust- ment of compensation, 1 want to know if it would be possible to get a more complete certificate showing the battles in which 1 engaged and the citations given to me at the time.—G. A. The War Department is receiv- ing thousands of requests for copies of discharges. The work of getting | them out retards progress upon claims for the bonus. They are dis- couraging such requests. However, certificates in lieu of lost discharges do not ordinarily give any other in- 'formation than you received on yours. Much of the data noted upon your honorable discharge is from company or regimental records not now avail- able to the adjutant general, so cer- tificates generally only state the date of enlistment, the date of discharge and the character rating given at the later date. At some later date, by a personal cffort, you may be able to get the War Department to give you some written record of the battles and engagements in which you partici- pated during the World War. Q. My son had-filed his applica- tion for the bonus while serving in the Regular Army. He died last month. Am 1 entitled to his bonus? Your advice and help will certainly be appreciated—Mrs. O. A. You are entitled to your son's bonus if he named you as his bene- ficlary when he filed his application. 4Under the provisions of an act ap- proved December 17, 1919, you are also entitled to six months’ pay at the rate received by the deceased at the date of his death, provided he had previously designated you as his de- pendent and his death was not caused by his own wiliful misconduct. If your son Is survived by a widow she The photograph shows the American Copyright by P. & A. Photos TSURUMI PREDICTS TRADE STRUGGLES Again Speaks of “Grave Con- sequences” in Connection With Immigration Law. By the Associated Press. WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass, August 30.—The phrase, “grave conse- quences,” was used again by a Japa- nese in relaiton to the immigration restriction act of the United States when Dr. Yusuke Tsurumi said yes- terday in the last of his lectures at the Institute of Politics that it is likely that diplomatic incidents con- nected with the struggle for markets will come “thicker and faster.” Although asserting that he was not criticizing the aciton of the United States, Dr. Tsurumi sald that the methods employed in passing the immigration bill had tended to con- vince panese Nationalists that Japan ‘“need expect no more co- operation from America” He as- serted that the “consequences” would have a far greater effect on Japan than upon America. Knotty Problems to Solve. Referring to the fight for world markets, Dr. Tsurumi said: “This means that Japan and Amer- ica will have more knotty problems to solve in the future than .in the old days when Japan had nothing but raw materials to sell and was a customer and not a competitor. It is inconceivable that any of these problems will be worth a harsh word, but in international affairs, it frequently happens that the real cause of a dispute is utterly un- known to the majority who quarrel violently about some supposed issue. “The grave consequences flow from the fact that it is now impossible for any Japanese Liberal to convince the conversatives and the National- ists that the process by which the immigration bill was passed was not intended to serve notice on Japan that she need expect no more co- operation from America, and that the ruthless pursuit of national interests without respect for the feelings of others is not a high and noble qual- ity of patriotism. S “In saying this I am making no criticism of America. The grave con- sequences to which I refer will affect the social development of Japan far more than the destiny of America. Dr. Tsurumi denied that Japan ever violated or evaded any of the terms of the “gentlemen’s agree- ment.” PUT TO FLIGHT BY BEES. Swarm Suddenly Descends Upon Pedestrians in Genoa. GENOA, August 30.—All normal conditions were temporarily suspend- ed in the busiest quarter of the city vesterday when a swarm of bees sud- denly descended upon the street flurried excitedly amongst the pede trians, who fled, and finally fixed them- selves in a gigantic cluster to a single lamp post. There, they remained un- til the lamplights were lighted and then they disappeared. —_— has first claim, as do minor unmar- ried children. It is important to note that. for payment other than .to a ‘widow or child the person must have been designated by the deceased dur- ing his lifetime. Copyright by I & A. Photos. Miss Bina D. West of Port Huron, Mich,, elected vice president of the National Fraternal Congress at the eleventh annual convention in Wash- ington this week. Copyright by Miller Service. DELEGATES TO NATIONAL FRATERNAL CONGRESS AT THE WHITE HOUSE. The President and Mrs. Coolidge photographed with the delegates on the lawn of the Executive Mansion yesterda try, thrift, unselfishness and loyalty in American life. Maj. Gen. John L. Hines, deputy chief of staff of the United States Army, and Brig. Gen. Hugh A. Drum, assistant chief of staff, perfecting plans for the celebration of September 1 Declares Wilson Did Not Regret Failure of U. S. to Join League By the Associated Press, WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass., August 30. —Woodrow Wilson, a few weeks be- fore his ‘death, did not regreat that the United States had not joined the League of Nationals at is beginning. Prof. Sidney B. Fay of Smith Col- lege, declared at the Institute of Politics here yesterday. Prof. Fay re- ferred to a conversation which a friend of his and a counselor of Mr|. Wilson had reported to him as having taken place with the former Presi- dent. WAGE SCALE PARLEY AT G. P. 0. HALTED Public Printer and Employes to Submit Matter in Controversy to Joint Congress Committee. Further negotiations between Pub- lic Printer George H. Carter and em- ployes of the Government Printing Office over the proposed change in wage scale have ceased, and the the whole matter will be sent to the Joint congressional committee on print- ing, headed by Senator George H. Moses of New Hampshire. Just when the committee ‘would take up. the matter was not known today. Mr. Carter said that he would make an effort to have his appeal completed today, and it is expected that the employes will have theirs some time next week. Mr. Carter said that the employes refused to continue the negotiations further unless he would definitely re- ject the proposal for a flat rate of $1,05 cents an hour for hand composi- tors and $1.10 an hour for maeiine operators and proof readers. He said he would not reject it definitely, but proposed further conferences. This was refused by the men. Mr. Carter's scale is a sliding one, running from $1 to $1.15 an hour, de- pending upon the efficiency of the employe. NAVAL OFFICER SUICIDE ON BOARD NEW MEXICO Lieut. Lyle N. Morgan Shoots Him- self After Receiving Guests in Seattle Harbor. By the Associated Press. SEATTLE, Wash, August 30.— Shortly after guests departed from the battleship New Mexico, anchored in Elliott Bay hcre, Lieut. Lyle N. Morgan,. 28, division communication officer on the staft of Vice Admiral Wiley, commander-in-chief of battle- ship division, shot and fatally wound- ed himself yesterday inhis stateroom, on board ship. A board of inquest in a signed re- port submitted to Admiral Wiley, found that Lieut. Morgan died from a self-inflicted bullet wound. No ex- planation of his act was contained in the report, except the opinion that he fired the shot “while his mind was temporarily deranged by despondency from an unknown cause.” Officers disclosed that Lieut. Mor- gan supervised the elaborate decora- tion of the battleship for entertain- ment of guests who left a short time before he died. Lieut. Morgan was a graduate from- the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis. It was Mr. Wilson's opinion that the league was developing and shown it- self able to perform the task set for it. He still believed that the United States eventually would Jjoin the league, but he was philosophical over the delay, Prof. Fay said. This gentleman called on President Wilson a few weeks before he died,” Prof. Fay related. “He told me re- cently that Mr. Wilson told him that it was'a greater thing for the league idea that the league had grown up 8o strong without the care of its prin- cipal sponsor and parent.” WILBUR SAYS FLEET IS NEEDED ON PACIFIC Declares About-Facing of Ameri- can Forces From Atlantic Will Deter Hasty Attacks. By the Ascociated Press. SEATTLE, Wash, August 30.— Curtis Wilbur, Secretary of the United States Navy, here today on an jnspection tour of maval posts and Pacific Coast battle fleet boats on Puget Sound, addressing the Seattle Chamber of Commerce, said that “the United States fleet was movad from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocaan by President Harding because it was recognized that the future ucts of civilization would occur on the Pa- cific coast.” “America should be prepared,” he said. “to resist aggression and inter- ference with her internal affains by any foreikn power opposed to the 1zethods and purposes of our ctvili- zatien. “This facing about. of the .Ameri- can nation is a significant epoch in the national life and human develop- ment. It has been followe, less significance. I refer to t tation of armament agreement. Discussing the situation between the United States and Japan, the Sec- retary asserted that “the immigration act was a rerewed declaration of the American pecple that we nroposs to eXerc se cur governmental powers in accord w'th our own desires ‘n_ the development of the unique civilk tion fcund on this continent.” Mr. Wilbur remarked that “the marching hosts of two gencrations stand face to face across tho Pacifi: Ocean.” He predicted that the basing of the fleet of the Pacific “would be a deterrant Lo hasty, passlonat: and ill-considered attack or cenflict” “VICTIM” IS FOUND. Man, Believed Slain When Graff Met Deathy Working With Circus. NEW YORK, August 30.—Charles E. Rasmussen, who has been sought by the police for questioning in con- nection with the death of Aaron E. Graff, whose dismembered body was found in a partly sealed box in a Greenwich Village basement last Fri- day, has been located with a circus in a small Pennsylvanfa town, the police announced Rasmussen, against whom no charge has been made, also was thought to have been killed after his disappearance July 7. The police also are looking for John Lugosy, a former “partner of Graff and Rasmussen, in whose base- ment the body was found. Several persons-questioned by the authorities had testified to business. altercations betweon Lugosy and Graff, fonal Photo, FREDERICK STIRRED BY MARINE ARRIVAL Gala Day Planned, With Gov. Ritchie in Attendance. Planes to “Battle.” Special Dispateh to The Star. FREDERICK, Md., August 30.— With 3,000 Leathernecks of the Ma- rine Corps East Coast Expeditionary Force in camp just outside the County Fairground, Frederick is a-bustle with preparations for a red letter day in its civic history today. Al- ready the streets and buildings are ablaze with red, white and blue bunt- ing, while national colors and Ma- rine flags and emblems are displayed on every hand. Not since the Ma- rines visited this city two years ago on their march to Gettysburg has an event occurred of so much popular interest and the citizens of this city and the surrounding country are look- ing forward to the ceremonies and festivities today and tomorrow. Parade and review, military cere- monies, pay day, open house in the Marine camp and two dances will feature today's events. There will be a parade and review through the city in honor of the mavor and the city officials in which infantry, artillery, tanks, machine guns and airplanes, will take part. Governor to Be Present. In honor of the occasion the mayor and the city council have invited Gov. Albert C. Richie of Maryland, Col Theodore - Roosevelt, assistant secre- tary of the Navy, and Brig. Gen. Smedley D. Butler to be guests of honor. Acceptances have been re- ceived from Gov. Richie and his staff. Immediately following the re- view a reception and luncheon will be given by the mayor and city coun- cil in honor of Brig. Gen. Dion Wil- liams, commanding the marine force, and his staff. A feature of the day which Is arousing great Interest in Frederick and the surrounding country will be the aviation exhibition. More than 20 machines, including the fast fight- ing planes and light and heavy bomb- ers, will take part in the demonstra- tion, which will take the nature of an attack on the city by a force of bombers, while another force of light planes will attack and endeavor to drive off the invaders. The city will be bombed with paper bombs. Tomorrow morning divine services will be held at the marine camp and open house will be held to visitors throughout the entire day. 25,000 Present Two Years Ago. When the marines were in this city two years ago more than 25,000 people were present, and a much larger crowd is expected today and tomor- row. In preparation for the expected crowds of automobile tourists a de- tachment of 25 additional Maryland State police is on hand and elaborate traffic arangements have been -made to hangle the congestion on surround- ing roads. Companies of the Mary- land National Guard stationed here under command of Col. D. J. Markey will turn out in uniform and will act as escorts to the marines- and as police along the line of march. ‘After a record march from Rock- ville, the Marine column reached Frederick at about 11 o'clock yester- day morning. The Marines averaged 3 miles an hour on their journey, including stops for the 14 miies cov- ered, a. record ‘for speed on the journey thus far. They will remain E REPRESENT! Ame Richmond Home Life Is Topsy-Turvy With Fall Moving at Peak. Special Dispatehi to The Star. RICHMOND, Va. August 30— Since Thursday morning the an- nual Fall moving festival has been under way, and reached its peak today. Tt is expected to last until well into the night. Tomorrow hundreds of families will be un- packing and straightening up in new locations. Vans and wagons are on the go today and tonight in every di- rection, piled high with household goods. There will be little rest on Sunday. In many cases owners of auto- mobiles have taken tops off their machines and are doing their own moving at a saving of money, the van and wagon owners having so much work and demanding such prices that all sorts of devices and schemes for moving are em- ployed. September 1 has become official “moving day” in Rich- mond, being favored by landlords to facilitate housing. $25,000 FAIR PREMIUMS. Qctober 7 to 10 Date for Annual Event at Cumberland, Md. Special Dispatch to The CUMBERLAND, Md, August 30.— Officers of the Cumberland Fair As- sociation announced the complete list of premiums, amounting to $25,000, to be awarded at the 1924 fair at the new grounds, McMullen highway, Oc- tober 7, 8, 9 and 10. In comprehen- siveness of exhibits and premiums the fair will be one of the largest of its kind in the country. The grounds are rapidly reaching completion.- A one-half mile race- track, the grandstand, the clubhouse, stables, exhibition building and other buildings are well under way. Many fine side attractions will be held. SUES JEWELRY COMPANY. Baltimore Man Seeks $200,000 as Share of Profits. BALTIMORE, August 30.—A non- resident attachment for $200,000 against the assets here of the Schwartz Barsun Company, jewelers of New York City, was filed in su- perior court yesterday by Harry S. Fisher of Baltimore. The plaintiff alleges that the money is due him as his proportion of profits earned by him during his connection with the defendant company. The total amount due is given as $117,000. in Frederick until Monday morning, when they will proceed to the battle- field of Antietam, where two weeks will be spent in military exercises and historical spectacles. The force will then return to Quantico, arriving in ‘Washington September 16. The Marines have been showered with invitations from people in the towns between Frederick and Gettys- burg, where the Marineg went last year, asking them to come back. Gen. Butler had answered as many of these as possible, but he couldn’t get around to them all, so the Marines had mimeographed thousands of cir- culars, saying that the Marines couldn’t come back there this year, but inviting the people to come to Frederick. These circulars ' were loaded on aeroplanes, which flew over the route of last year and showered the circulars on the town. THE “WINDY CITY. has won the title of “prettiest girl in Chicago.” city in the beauty pageant at Atlantic City, expecting y afternoon. In an address to the fraternal congress, the President made a plea for indus His public talk was the first since his acceptance speech. National I'hoto Miss Margaret Leigh, who She will represent the to be declared “Miss bt by P. & Cop: Phot VIRGINA DECLARES AR ON RDADHOES Deputies to Be Appointed to Watch Highways and Nab Offenders. pecial Dispatch to The Star. RICHMOND, Va., August 30.—With- a few days there will appear on the highways of Virginia deputies from the office of the motor vehicle commissioner, for the purpose of see- ing that speeders and road hoss re- spect the rights of others. Action was determined by Commis- sioner Hayes after he had received complaints of many persons. About a dozen men are to be named at once, and as fast as the proper ones can be found the number will be increased. Mr. Hayes says the law is so plain that he will not have to ask the advice of the attorney gen- eral, and that he will name all the men required. To make the enforce- ment of the law comparatively e he will have the men ride motor cycles with a speed of 90 miles an hour, thus preventing speeders from escaping. The law vests such deputies with the powers of sheriffs, and they can serve summonses and arrest offenders and take them to magistrates for hearing. The deputies will make it hot for thousands who have not paid their auto licenses. They will have a right to demand licenses, ownership of cars and the registration papers. In this way they will gather up many cars in Virginia which have been stolen and sold to innocent persons. _— SUNDAY SCHOOLS HOLD FAIRFAX CONFERENCE Summer Camp Activities Varied by Speaking, Music and Banquet, Two Counties Attending. Special Dispatch to The Star. FAIRFAX, Va., August 30.—A Young Peoples’ Conference is being conducted by the Rev. M. C. Miller, at Camp Fairlington, the Summer camp of the Fairfax-Arlington Sun- day School Association on the fair grounds here. Dr. M. C. Miller and rs. Van Voorhis, spoke Thursday pecial sessions were held yesterday as follows: Boys' Session: 10:10, Physical Activ- ities of an Organized Class; 10:20. Mental Activities of an Organized Class; 10:30, Social Activities of an Organized Class; 10:40, Religious Ac- tivities of an Organized Class. Girls' Session: 10:10, Physical Activ- ities of an Organized Class; 10:20, Mental Activities of an Organized Class; 1030, Social Activities of an Or- ganized Class; 10:40, Religious Activ- ities of an Organized Class. Yester- day afternoon session consisted of a song service, Devotional period, Re- port of Committees. “Young people of the Church Organized for Service” vy Mrs. Van Voorhis. Demonstration of a Sunday morning session in a young peoples’ department. Business and reports, closing hymn and song, A banquet was held at 6 p.m. after which there were songs, stunts, etc. The regular program will be followed today. — It you want work read the want columns of The Star.,