Evening Star Newspaper, December 25, 1924, Page 17

WHEN LIGHTS OF COMMUNITY TREE WERE TURNED ON. idge through the American Forestry Association. man Square, and last night the President turned on the electric lights. Coolidge, Ovid M. Butler of the American Forestry Association, and Col. Sherrill. IN CHRISTMAS PLAY AT THOMSON SCHOOL. duction put on by the pupils. Glad; Ann HERRIOT OUTLINES GERMAN FAILURES, Gives France’s Reasons for Refusing to Evacuate Cologne. s the Associated Press. PARIS, December 25.—Cologne area 1s not to be evacuated on January 10, because, according to the French government, Germany has not ful- filled the conditions set forth by the Versailles treaty. Premier Herriot submitted to the cabinet this morning a memorandum on the control commission's official report, declaring that evacuation wfl!i impossible, and to this attitude !hel ministry agreed. A “letter from Premier Herrlot| dealing with Germany's failure to observe her obligations was read vesterday to the foreign relations| committee of the Chamber of Depu-{ ties. Tt gave the grounds on which the French government approached the British government with a view to prolongation of the occupation of | the Cologne zone after January 10. Declaring that Germany had failed in her disarmament obligation dur- | ing the occupation of the Ruhr, the | letter asserted that fresh infractions| were noted after Germany had ac-| cepted the Dawes plan. The ambas- | sadors’ council on September 29, 1924, | demanded that Germany carry out| her obligations on . nine specified points, but there was no sign that the Reich had complied with this demand. Further serious failures on the part of Germany had been noted. Thus, the manufacture of rifies, which is prohibited, was found to be going on, and secret spots of arms had been discovered, notably at Es- sen. Furthermore, the effectiveness of the Reichswehr Cadres were in excess of the numbers provided for by the treaty. The premier said he expected to receive the official reports of the commission of control by the middle of January. Turkey Too High for Prisons. Special Dispatch to The Star. BALTIMORE, December 25.—Owing to the high price of poultry, prisoners at the city jail and Maryland peni- tentiary for the first time in many vears did not have turkey for Christe mas this year. At the penitentiary the prineipal meat was roast pork and at the jail, roast beef. Left to right, front row Cooper and Lorraine Nuesslein. lloway, Lavonne Taylor, Florence Galloway and The 1 Margaret Gua Million Words Go Monthly by Radio At Navy Stations| An average of 1,000,000 words a month is now being handled by the naval communications office in the Navy Department over its radio system. Traffic for every department of the Government, save the post office, is handled. The sNavy's radio sending sta- tions in this country are’ located at Arlington, Va.; Sayville, N. Y., and Annapolis, Md. The receiving is done at the Navy Department Transmission of radio messages through the three big high- powered stations is accomplished by means of a remote control. The operator, sitting at his desk in the Navy building, working his key, sends his signal over leased telegraph wires to one of the three stations. Impression is made on the key system at the station by means of a relay and the .message is automatically forwarded from there. RAW’ S HEAD PLAYERS HOSTS TO ORPHANS Most of Wardman Park Theater to Be Reserved for Them at Sat- urday Matinee. In_accord with the holiday spirit, the Ram's Head Players will open the doors of their new Wardman Park Theater on Saturday afternoon of this week to boys and girls of the or- phanages of Washington. On that occasion, which is usually the regular matinee ‘day, practically the entire house will be reserved for the little guests, who will be brought to ‘see the -Christmas. pantomime, “A Story of Pierrot,” in private limousines and also in cars furnished by the Rotary Club. Included among the children who are expected are 25 girls and boys from' the Washington City Orphan Asylum, 15 from the Eastern Star (Masonic) Home, 27 from the Jewish Foster Home, 50 from Industrial Home School and 35 from the Episco- pal Home for Children, formerly the Bell Home. St. Vincent's Orphanage will send 2 hundred girls to the mat- inee, and from St. Rose's Technical School will come 65 girls. The presentation of a Christmas pantomime at Wardman Park The- ater i# an interesting innovation on the past of the Ram’'s Head Players, following a custom long honored abroad, but heretofore almost un- koown“ig this country, Pantomimes A THE - EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. ree was presented to President Cool- After a trip from Amawalk, N. Y., it was planted in Sher- eft to right: The President, Mrs. National Photo. “The Weather Bureau Man” was the name of the pro- Flora Hines, Annabel Whaler, Maxine Stevenson, Back row: Jackie Lee Taylor, Vernoll Berry, Mary Alice Gosper, hington Star Photo NAVY'LEAK' BOARD INo Hint of Findings Aliowed to Reach Public—Wilbur to Make Decision. | Br the Associated Press. NEW YORK, December 25.—The naval board of inquiry, which has been sitting at Brooklyn navy yard for the past three days to Investigate charges that secret naval informa- tion has been allowed to reach un- authorized persons, held its final ses- sion yesterday. The determination of the court was not made public. The court has met in the offices of Rear Admiral Charles P. Plunkett, commandant at the navy yard, and its sessions have been surrounded by secrecy. At no time have the mem- {bers of the court—Capt. Orton P. | Jackson, commandant of the naval training station at Newport and chairman of the board of inquiry; Comdr. Spencer S. Lewis of the third naval district and judge advocate for the board; Capt. Andre M. Proctor of the court-martial board of the third naval district, and Capt. C. L. P. Stone, commander of the receiving ship at New York—been accessible to the press. No new witnesses were seen to en- | ter the inquiry chamber during the final session. . The specific matter upon which the court sat was the publication by William B. Shearer, a former civilian naval expert and ad- viser to the Navy Department, of a persopal letter from Capt. Hugo Os- terhaus, jr., to Capt. Robert L. Berry, which contained certain secret naval data. It was the business of the court to determipe in what manner this letter fell ipto the hands of a civillan and whether any guilt at- tached to the officer or officers re- sponsible for its having done so. When completed in the form of a report it will be taken up by Secre- tary Wilbur, with whom 1lles the decision as to,whether a court-mar- tial should-be held as a result of the investigation. —_— in France and 'England are looked forward to at certain seasons of the year, such as Christmas and Baster, as gala occasions by both old and young,” and now . for the first time Washington is enjoying this new-old form of hollday festivity with its mu- sic, gay costumes and fantastic set- tings. A surprise is also being planned for.the children at tlie ¢henter. that alternoon, WILL REPORT SOON Kiree, ~ ‘THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1924 MRS. COOLIDGE AT SAL' \ATIUV ARMY HEADQL‘\RTER: The first lndy of the land presenting the first t POLISH CHILDREN ARR Mary and Frederick. children of Dr. bristmas bag from tho charitable organization. ined two chickens and all the goodies for a real Christmas dinner. Lnd lai Wrohlew~kx, Polish minis ter to Washington, photographed at the legation last night. Copyright by Underwood & Underwood. WITH THE LITHUANIAN CHILDREN. Prima and Alge, with the aid of Mme. Bizauskiene, wife of the Lithuanian Minister to Washington, hanging their stockings at the legation last night. Copyright by Underwood & Underwood. CHRISTMAS SPIRIT IN DISTRICT EXTENDS EVEN TO DOG POUND Tree Is Decorated With Choice Titbits and Keeper Calls Off Monoxide Gas Deaths For Day. Thirty-one unfortunate dogs at the District pound awoke this morning to find that they had a Christmas tree. That intangible something cailed “the Christmas spirit,” which permeates the city these days had even filtered into the drab brick building at South Capitol and I streets, where dogs without visible means of support are taken to be held for reclaiming own- ers .or, if none appear, to be dis- patched to happler lands. At any rate, a fuzzy little terrier awake and blinked his eyes from No.{ 3 cell. H “Huh, Bull,” he yelped to a flerce- looking big bull terrier next door. “And you were trying to tell me there wasn't any Santa Claus. Just look! Lookit!" Santa Claus Comes. The bull aid. His eyes widened. He bit his right paw and assured him- self he wasn’t dreaming. Sure enough, there was the tree, and on it were dog biscuits—big biscuits for big dogs and little biscuits for little dogs. And the bull noted with gratification that the one labeled “Cell No. 2" was one of the more sizable ones. The tree is a reality, all right. There are 31 dogs in the pound and there are 31 choice tidbits on. that which will be 'given to the proper recipients when dinnertime rolls aroynd this afternoon. The tree itself is trimmed as many trees in many houses are trimmed this Christmas day. There is tinsel and ornaments and lights on it In- stead of candy canes for youngsters in houses, there are dog biscuits for the dogs in the pound. There's more to this than a mere account of a tree for dogs on Christ- mas, however. Into the pound also some of the mercy accompanying that intangible aura which Christmas tide throws into all channels of life has come into evidence. All day today the “death cell” where the dogs are translated into other worlds by painless monoxide gas treatment has had no victims. Pound- master Smith couldn’t find it in his heart to “send them away” on Christ- mat day. Even ‘yesterday the only operations of the monoxide chamber were two merciful ones. Both dogs ‘were suffering more from distemper in this life than they would suffer after the soothing monoxide had re- lieved them permanently from their woru of trouble. 8o Poundmastor, SmMh-hag kept-she dogs with him over the Yuletide period. It was his Christmas gift to them—prolonging their lives for a few days. There was a happy pair of dogs at the pound yesterday, also. They had been in “suspicion cells,” where dogs are placed when suspected of being in the habit of biting persons. Around about noon, their cell doors were opened and the dogs were tak- en out. They were a bit uneasy at first and the others were chorusing “farewells” in sundry tones. But as soon as they got out of the cell room and headed—not for the death cell section—but for the open air and freedom they realized that this is the time of year when there's a little extra something in the hearts of men which make pats on the head a bit more caressing and words from the mouth a bit more soft-spoken. Out they went—back home—back home for Christmas. “Merry Christmas means something to us this year,” one of them said, when interviewed. “I've always heard the words and taken them for granted somehow on other. But, believe me, young man, you can stake your bones that those words mean the world to me today. If you want to quote me on this, kindly get the initlals cor- rect—Scottie H. P. Colleigh. I hate to see my name in priny, you under- stand, but when it is necessary, kindly put it in correctly. Merry Christmas!” And he gave a sort of imperious flirt of the tail as he leaped lightly up into the truck which was to take him home. The other was a quiet and reserved type of airedale, who had not much to say, and could not express himself. From his stuttering, one could. tell how happy he was. His eyes talked. The Christmi tree innovation at the pound,came about through the suggestion ‘of a 9-year-old little girl, the daughter of Poundmaster Smith, who watched him bringing in the Christmas tree a few nights ago. “Are -the dogs going to have a Christmas tree, too, daddy.” she asked? Mr. Smith made a quick 8ecision. “You can just bet they'll have one,” he replied. And they did. And probably will every year hereafter. —_— Exports from the Chinese province of Chihll to the United Statés include foathers, goats’ beards, fox tails, lico- rice, human halr, pigs bristles and Jenteraa Each bag supplied to the needy of the Capital con- Xational Photo. A SENATOR PLAYS THE PART OF SANTA CLAU of the genial Senate. « FROM ¢ ITALIAN CHILDREN CELEBRAT rico Calderara, children of Comdr. Embassy, putting up their stockings 1 CHRISTMA Maria and Lody: Calderara, air attache of the Italia for the accommodation of Santa C| Copyright by Underwood & Underwos Senator Robert N. Stanfield yesterday took the role gentleman from the northland and distributed Christmas presents for the young pages of the Natiopal Phot -Ga fi\\w Boo’lb Y Dwflbcn}t ot ‘thfl Sions Club Umfeés ates PRIZE TURKEY SENT TO THE PRESIDENT FROM WYOMING. One of the White House gifts this year was this caged bird from the Lions Club of Riverton, Wyo. Christmas table, sent the bird to Friendship. House, 326 Virginia avenue southeast. GEN. STEPHANNEW | Other Officers Named for Next Year at Annual Luncheon Meeting. Brig. Gen. Anton Stephan yesterday was elected president of Kiwanis C for the year 1925 at the annual lunch- eon meeting of the club at the Wash- ington Hotel, succeeding Harry G. Kimball. Other officers named included vice president, Mark Lansburg ond vice president, John C. Wineman; District trustee, Franc E. Sheiry; di- rectors, Leon Hurley, Merritt O. Chance, F. Archibald Meatyard, Edgar Morris, Willlam S. Quinter, Will H. Towles and Frank L. Wagner. Among the reports of officers for the past year, it was shown that Kiwanis in its orthopedic work had extended the helping hand to many unfortunates, and had spent for this a total of $1,401.50. Dr. Custis Lee was officially awarded the apprecla- tion of the club for his co-operation. 56 Members im Congress. It was stated that there were 56 Kiwanlans in the Senate and House of Representatives. Reports were heard from the fols lowing officers: Retiring _president, Harry G. Kimball; Perry Turpin, at- tendance committee; Stephen Talkes, business methods and standards; Ed- ward D. Shaw, education; John Fischer, entertainment; Eugene Adams, congressional; ,Dr. W. B. Herbst, glad hand; Frank L. Wag- ner, grievance; James T. Gibbs, house; W. S. Quinter, interclub re- lations; ‘Franc E. Sheiry, District trustee, and chairman of the ortho- pedic committee; Leon| S. Hurfey, Will H. Towles, M. O. Chance and John J. Boobar, program; J. Max Cunningham, sports; Edgar Morris, sick; Simon D. Golibart, jr. Red Cross; F. Baker Weaver, public af- fairs; Reuben A. Bogley, Safety Council, and Fred W. Quinter, sheriff. John C. Harding was elected a new member. It was announced that the meeting Wednesday next, which will be the last of this yvear, will have for a program “1924 Kiwanis University graduating exercises,” being a take- off on commencements. it Mme. French premier, has given up a larze part of her life to philanthropic work - HEAD OF KIWANIS The Presid {Shoplifting Squad Takes 68; Women Lead Arrest List! One hundred and eighteen charges were preferred against 68 per- sons, arrested by the shoplifting squad during the holiday season, according to a report submitted to Inspector Clifford L. Grant, chief of detectives, today. There were 25 men and 45 women, 13 of the persons _arrested being under 17 years, The total amount of prop- erty recovered was $876.20. Charges against the prisoners include shoplifting, concealed weapons, drunk, disorderly, in- toxication, fugitive from National Training School for Girls, robbery, vagrancy and indecent exposure. COAST GUARD URGED TO END RUM RUNNING Admiral Billard Says Task Is Dif- ficult, But Service Will Make Good. Describing the “dut; liquor smuggling as ‘“the most diffi- cult, trying and disagreeable” task assigned to the United States Coast Guard, the commandant, Rear Ad- miral F. C. Billard, in his Christmas message to officers and men, declares: “The Coast Guard must hang on to it with bulldog tenacity until the job is done.” Admiral Billard predicted that the coming year would see the Guard “get a firm grip on the big job of stopping rum running on our coasts. of stopping “The difficulties and discourage-. ments that confroni you are fully ap- preciated by me,” he'said, “and I realize completely what you are up against. But all those handicaps should make us more than ever de- termined to see this thing' through, thoroughly and expeditiously, for the honor of the service. “If this anti-smuggling job were an easy one that could be carried out without any discouragements or set- backs, not much credit would ac- crue to the service for its successful performance. The task is so big and so difficult that it must appeal to the fighting instincts of the Coast Guard.” Admiral Billard said he did not re- gard the campalgn against rum-run- ners as. the most -important duty with which the guard was charged. The ‘other duties include rescue and assistance work and beach patrol. Alaskan _cruising, ice patrol, search- ing for derelicts and many others, he Faid; had been “well performeds’ Coast | lent, alraedy having a turkey for his Washington Star Photo 1.5, AGENTS STAGE CLEAN-UPIN JERSEY Force of 60 From New York Invades Saloons in Newark and Vicinity. By the Associated Pr JE ¥ CITY, N. J.,, December 25. Sixty Federal prohibition enforcemen agents from New York City invaded | New Jersey again yesterday and fol- lowed up “Tuesday's ralds by visiting 25 saloons and resorts in Newark, in South Orange and in Harrison, The agents had warrants issu United States Commissioner Summers of Newark They said they were investigating places listed as suspicious by the Anti-Saloon League of New Jersey Police Give Bonds. Capt. John Dillon 1 ward John Kirk, both of the Wee- hawken police force, who were in dicted by the Hudson County grand jury Tuesday on charges of mal- feasance in connection with the Wee hawken rum scandal, furnished $10.- 000 bond each yesterday. Charles B. Kirk, who is a brother of Lieut. Kirk, and who made out th origina} affidavit that started th liquor investigation, was in Washin ton yesterday conferring with the Federal authorities on the conduct o the investigation. The indictment of Capt. Dillon an Lieut. Kirk brought to 11 the total of Weehawken policemen under indict iment in connection with charges « aiding rum-runners. They were charged with responsibility for dis appearance of a truckload of liquor from in front of the Weehawken no- lice station on the night of Novem- ber 20. FIRE DESTROYS SHEDS. Slight Damage Reported—Home Blaze Loss Is $50. Fire in sheds in rear of the homes of Lewis Stoddard and James W. Lewis, 1808 and 1810 Half street southwest, broke out about 1:30 o'clock this morning. Origin of the fire was not determined, police reported, and only slight damage resulted. A small fire occurred yesterday aft- erncon In the home of Elmer S. Mar- low, 604 Kenyon slrect. Police reported a loss of $50. Origin of the fire was pot. determined, r and Lieut. F