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COAST OF FRANCE LASHED BY STORM River Elorn Overflows and Several Towns Are Inundated. 10 Associnted Press, PARIS, January 3.—A full gale was g the French seaboard at Brest t and a torrential r rby country. Elorn has overflow wns of Landivisau, Chateaulain are inundated b: ater. More than 4,000 £ wh in the Quimper flour ve heen damaged. Lorient d that g the mne ation an- Dahome assistance ppled by the way from the ¢h were towing her was report- dangerous comprise the wireless s the steamer oned amidst BRITISH GALE CONTINUES. szard Reported Sweeping Scot- Highlands. Pr Jan tish The heavy has caused great damage B Islex and which mewhat today, apparent- its force. juds- r outlook tonight tonight and a in the Seottish sed shipping con- here. The Dutch hound for New York ts pilot at the outh, owing had to pro- he was and as it but he coutd Kalimba, en stopped ind landed her was severely in- ner also oed, S Wales, a land 11 train to topple killing the d fireman, Ineldentally will be laid off, as the destroved the electric nected with the BRITISH7RUM' RUNNING SCHOONER TO BE SOLD Court Orders Sale After Higher Tribunal Sanctions Seizure 1923. Br the Associnted Press. NORFOLK, Va. Janua schooner seized as a rum unr North Carolina coast n July was ordered today by Judge 1) Lawrence Groner in Fed- eral Court. The =ale will take place next Saturday. The order today ends fight over the seizure and scation the Pesaquid. which was taken by the Coast Guard cutter Mascountin in territorfal waters of the United States and brought in port where the captain crew were indi for violation of the na- tional prohibition law bers of the crew were dismissed ge Groner when the case was for trial, but the captain and twa ipercargoes were convieted, fined $300 each and glven jail sen- tences ranging from 30 days to 6 The ship was ordered sold, but the British owners appealed. To- day the decision of the appeal court upholding the court here was re- ceived and Judge Groner immediately sl a new date for the sale At the time of her seizure the Pesaquid had more than 2,000 cases of liquors aboard and was declared to be the “queen” of the rum flcet off the Virginia and Caro- lina coast e is the largest vessel red confiscated in this sec- in British of herr called operating HOLLAND CHERISHES DOCTOR’S PHILOSOPHY Two-Century Old Advice Recalled on Anniversary of Phy- sician’s Death. Corcospondenca of the Associated Press. LEYDEN, Holland, December 17.— occurred this month the 200th of the death of Dr. Her- Boerhaave, and the city is terating for the 200th time the mous message he left to his helrs. The docte utors found among his p d book entitled of Medicine.” been such, during his all Leyden was keenly in- nd_eager for the promised The book was sold, un- at public auction, for a large contained in 14 words the advice to the world: “Keep head cool and your feet warm. vou will defy all doctors s exe )ssessions a sea Deepe had Secrets Then WOMAN KILLED IN CRASH. Twenty-Four Others Hurt When Trolley Jumps Track. SYRACUSE, N. Y, fatally January injured and sons were cut and brul n a trolley car hounded off tracks on South Wilbur Avenue and crashed into a tree. Miss n Simonds, T of Brookline, <., suffered Internal injuries, of which she died four hours later. The accident was ascribed to bad track conditions caused by heavy snowfal Dr. Francis J. Ryan, physician for the railway, who attended all the hos- pital cases. id tonight no cri ical injuries had been disclosed among his pat although a number of them are scriously hurt SHOT IN FIGHT, DIES. TFiance of Divorcee Shot by Latter’s today whe Former Mate. GREENSVILLE, 8. C., January 3.— Johnson, 35, salesman of Raleigh, , died at a hospital here tonight from bullet wounds Incurred late last night while visiting the home of Mrs. C. C. Burroughs of this city, to whom he was engaged to marry. Police are holding C. C. Burroughs, 40, former husband of Mrs. Burroughs, in connection with the shooting. rrel between the two men, arted when Burroughs went home of his former wife last night and found Johnson there, led to the shooting. police reported. Mrs. Burroughs told police she was granted a divorce from Burroughs in Atlanta some time ago and that she and Johnson planned to be married within a few days. She is the mother of seven children. Burroughs, in jail here, has refused fo discuss the case N. | has | culture, | central THE SUNDAY PORTO RICO CONDITIONS CRITICS WRONG, OFFICIAL HERE ASSERTS Resident Commissioner Gives Full Statement of Financial and Industrial Situation to Prove Claims. Recent charges serlously reflect- ing on the political and economic condition in Porto Rico were vigor- ously denfed yesterday by Resident Commissfoner Fellx Cordova-Davila. In this respect the resident com- missioner is in full accord with Gov. Horace M. Towner, whose arrival in Washington durlng the coming week will again direct public attention to Porto Rico. In his statement yesterday, the resident commissioner sald that pub- lic opinion in the United States has not infrequently been misinformed about conditions prevalling on the island. “Any person coming from there, no matter how unimportant,” said Judge Davila. “seems to have access o the American press for the purpose of discrediting us, vet, there scems to be little inclination to tell ahout the colistructive work that Is constantly going on. This unwar- ranted criticism of island affairs is in fact nothing more than a severe indictment of the American adminis- tration during the last 25 vears, and in this connection it is only proper to bear in mind the statement made recently by the Secretary of War be- fore the Senate committee on terri- torles and Insular possessions to the effect that ‘mo country in the world made the remarkabla progress that Porto Rico has in a quarter of a centur: Progress Remarkable. 2 3 strictly true that the prog- ress made hy Porto Ricto under the American administration is recog- nized remarkable by every one familiar with the facts. Nor has it been equaled by any people any- where in the world in the same length of time. This is a record creditable allke to the Porto Ricans and to the American administration, and while much is due to the spirit of American {nstitutions and the efforts of the American Government, it should be remembered that noth- ing could have been accomplished without the people of the island en- tering into that spirit, so it is only falr to recognize that the credit due to the patriotic co-operation of the people of Porto Rico. In politics and government, in sanitation, publi works, social and moral improvement, Porto Rico presemts today the most impressive evidence of rapid and con- structive achlevements. as Government Cost Grows. “It has been sald by hostile critics that the revenues and the budget of the island have increased to $12,000,- 000. This is true, but it must be remembered that a proportionate in- crease has occurred with respect to schools, roads, public health, agri- labor and, generally speak ing, all branches of endeavor. Heavy expenditures have been necessary to defray the expenses of the govern- ent and while there may possibly have been some extravagance, this cen relatively small and only s is customary under similar conditions In all the countries of the world. It {s well to remember, how- ever, that taxation in Fort Rico is less, not only per capita, but less on wealth, than anywhere under the American flag. A few outstanding facts will show our amazing development during the past 25 vears. “In 1902 the assessed value of prop- erty in Porto Rico was $96,000,000 This has increased until June 30, 1924, the assessed value of real and personal property in the island was $312,000.000. The total exports of Porto Rico in 1902 were $12,434.000. In 1924 they were $57.057,000, having reached a maximum of over $150,000,- 000 in 1920, when the products of the island were generally at maximum prices. Budget $11,700,000. “For the fiscal year 1802 the total expenditures of the government ware slightly in excess of $3,000,000. The budget for the current fiscal year contemplates budget expenditures of $11,700,000. “YWhen the United States seriously took up the task of administering the affairs of Porto Rico in 1802, follow ing the Spanish-American War, it was confronted wlith three great problems in so far as expenditures were concerned. These embraced public heaith, public education and public works. It is interesting to note how these three departments have fared in the Increasing budget of the fisland. “For the fiscal year 1902 the sani- tary expenditures of the central gov ernment were $112,000; for the de- partment of education, $517,000; for the department of public works, $357,000. In 1924 the corresponding expenditures were: “Sanitation wennenn-$1,060,700 “Public sohools and Univer- sity of Porto Rico... “Maintenance and ragllrsb‘ri\f roads, bridges and public bulldings . 1,600,000 “These three items amount to one- half of the total expenditures of the government of Porto Rico and constitute considerably more than one-half of the annual budget and do mot include any of the ordi- nary legislative, executive and judi- cfal expenditures. Increase Held Natural. “The commissioner of education as far back as 1902 emphasized the need in his department alone of $3,000,000 per annum, 8o it will be seen that the current increases in expenditures over previous vears are not unnatural. “The question is whether or mot our taxes are burdensome. The pop- ulation in round numbers is 1,300,000 and the per capita tax to support the sentral government is less than $10 The per capita tax for all other pur- poses s less than $4. There is no State or Territory in the United States where the per capita tax is anywhere near so low. It can, therefore, be seen conclusively that the people of Porto Rico are not overtaxed. As an fllustration it may be pointed out that our income tax on amounts ex- ceeding $100,000 provides for a mAaxX- fmum surtax of 10 per cent. Under the Federal income tax law Incomes excess of $100,000 pay a surtax of per cent and the maximum surtax 40 per cent. Realty Tax Les “The tax on real property is like- wise less in Porto Rico. The highest sed for the present fiscal vear is 2.09 per cent for the city of San Juan. The tax elsewhere through- out the island is matertally less. We, therefore, have in Porto Rico not only a lower per capita tax than in the United States, but a decidedly lower tax on wealth. “It would seem clear, therefore, in view of the pressing demands of edu. cation, public health, public works and welfare work in general that there can be no question of the pro- priety of expending at least as much money as is now spent in Porto Rico. “The public deebt of the island on June 30, 1924, was $16,773,000. This has been increased by the sale since that date of $600,000 irrigation bonds, making a total slightly less than $17,- 375,000. The funds from these bonds were all used in public works. Ap- proximately $6,000,000 thereof was in irrigation bonds, and the principal and interest on these bonds are to be pald from the land irrigated thereby. This is being done without difculty, and the irrigation works have to date been fully justified by experfence. ™On June 30,1924, there was cash in 4,500,000 the hands of the treasurer of Porto Rico amounting to $9,124,924.14. The budget is prepared for two years. Just as the value of exports from the Island may vary, due to prices, as they have fluctuated in the recent past from $150,000,000 in 1920 to $72,- 000,000 in 1922, so the estimated taxes may vary in a lesser degree. Exports Extimate High. “In the allegations as to the diffi- cultles of the treasury of Porto Rico, great Importance was attached to the fact that it was necessary for the treasurer to obtain a short-time bank loan of $2,000,000 to meet authorized expenditures in the fiscal year 1924. TThis was due entirely to the fact that the actual collections of revenues were less by approximately this amount than the treasury had esti- mated. That such an occurrence is possible would appear from the great variation in the value of exports from Porto Rico, as already pointed out. The reflex of this variation on the revenues of Porto Rico is well illus- trated by this fact. In 1820 our exports were esti- mated at $150.000,000. The income tax collected in Porto Rico based on those returns was $4,163,000. In the following year the exports fell to $112,000,000, and the income tax col- lected In the corresponding year fell to $2,444,000, a variation of $1,700,000 in a vear. This, however, was not al- together, or even the princlpal, cause of the falling off of the revenues in the fiscal year 1924. “There were uncollected property taxes on June 30, 1924, of $750,000; $350,000 of this is pending judicial decision. Of the Income tax, $1,996,- 15115 was pending collection at the end of the fiscal year, partly on ap- peal before the board of review and partly in litigation. The total delin- quent and unpald taxes at the end of the fiscal year amounted to $3.000,- 000, much of this being In litigation. “Had the law of Porto Rico clearly required the pavment of assessed taxes under protest the necessity of the $2,000,000 loan would not have arisen. Sinking Fund $1,200,000. “The sinking funds in the hands of the treasurer at the end of the vear amounted to slightly over $1,200,000. “It has also been pointed out by some critics under the impression that it indicated an unsatisfactory economic condition that the balance of trade against the island for the fiscal yvear 1924 was slightly more than $1,000,000, whereas for & num- ber of vears the balance of trade in favor of the island had been con- siderable, varying in recent years from approximately $7,000,000 to $54.000,000. “Of course. this Is of no signifi- cance, and normally the balance of trade must be in favor of Forto Rico. An effort is being made by the island government to carry out & plan of public works which has been under contemplation for many vears. This required the sale of bonds abroad and the purchase with the proceeds of supplies to be imported into Porto Rico. Sugar Mills Prosper. “Similarly, the sugar mills and other industrial properties are pros- pering and are taking advantage of the present prices, which are mate- rially lower than the war-time prices, to make the necessary exten- sions and repairs to their piants. “As the result of this, thera was imported into Porto Rico in tha fis- cal vear 1924 in excess of 31,700,000 in lumber and and $2,700,000 in iron and steel man- ufactures over the preceding flscal year. The importations of machinery and vehicles was an Increase of $2,- 700,000 over the preceding fiscal vear. ‘The fact, therefore, that the bal- ance of trade for a particular fiscal year was against the island only be- cause of confidence in its economic condition and in preparation for in- creased development and production. “I might say in conclusion that with an administrator on the scenc such as Gov. Towner the maladminis- tration of affairs would be almost im- possible. Not only has he proven wise and energetie, but he has probably done more than any other governor to cement the cordial relations existing between the Porto Ricahs and the mainland. But the supervisory con- trol is not vested wholly in the gov- ernor. The Bureau of Insular Affairs of the War Department is in constant and direct daily communication with twe island. Gen. Frank McIntyre, the chief of that bureau, is universally recognized as an authority on insular affairs and territorial administration. He has been connected with that work without intermission ever since the American insular possessions were wood manufactures, STAR, 'WASHINGTON. §1,000000 N CARS SHOWN AT JUBILEE Coolidge Sends Message on Silver Anniversary of Motor Industry. By the Associated Press. NEW YORK, January 3.—The sil- ver jubllee of the automotive indus try ‘was celebrated tonlght at the formal opening of the national auto- mobile show in the 258th Field Artil- lery Armory in Bronx, the largest drfll hall In the country. A 75-foot “silver tower” in the center of the hall, equipped with 380 floor lights and’ other lights from silver kiosks, made the place as light as day. A silver canopy covered the armory's steel beams. A million dollars’ worth of cars, ranging in price from less than $500 to $10,000, were on exhibition. There wero G#0 cars on the floor. Fifty- seven manufacturers had exhibit while there were 345 special displays and accessory exhibits. Incoming trains brought hundreds of persons from various sections of the coun- try, and some of the well known trains from the West came in extra sections. Lack Startiing Changes. There were no startling changes noticed in the 1925 models, and lead- ing manufacturers predicted that the cars of the type generally prevalent in the more recent years had come to stay. It was noticed that more cars were equipped with four-wheel brakes than ever before. A continued tendency toward balloon and semi- balloon tires also was notlced. The general luxurious types of cars on display caused many veteran en- thusiasts to remark the tremendous advance of the industry in 25 years from the time when the cars were crude affairs and a novelty. Latest statistics show a national registra- tlon of 17,000,000 cars, or about one to every six persons. Telegram From President. Col. Charles Clifton, president of the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce, tonight received the fol- lowing telegram from President Coolidge in connection with the open- ing of the automobile show: ““The opening this evening of the na- tional automobile show marking, as it does, the sllver jubilee of the au- tomobile industry, serves as a strik- ing reminder of the marvelous de- velopment of this industry. “In a single quarter century it has grown to the proportions of one of the foremost interests of the country. “Moreover, America has taken the world leadership in this pecullarly representative modern accomplish- ment. In the development of highways, expansion of transportation and in- fluence upon the social organization it has produced changes =o vast that even vet we cannot fully realize their vast extent, much less their implica- tion as regards the future.” GIVES BOOKS T0 COLLEGE Jules J. Jusserand, retiring French Ambassador to the United States, has presented two volumes for the Lafa- yette alcove In the library of George Washington University, it was an- nounced last night. Ambassador Jus- serand, who is an honorary alumnus of the university, was a speaker at the recent dedication of the Lafayette al- cove. Announcement also was made last night that Mrs. Minnigerode Andrews will paint and donate a portrait of Gen. Lafayette to the university. The uni versity has selected the work of Ary Schaeffer, which Mrs. Andrews will paint. nized every budget prepared in Porto Rico. And while he has occasfonally raised a warning ‘finger when there seemed to be a tendency toward lib- erality in the matter of appropria- tions, vet his unfailing insistence on economy has, In fact, caused great care to be shown in the matter of ap- propriations. As a result I beliave the record of the legislature of Porto Rico with respect to economy will stand comparison with any similar legislative body in America. BROOEKHART ASKS PROBE. An investigation of conditions in Porto Rico was proposed in a concur- rent resolution offered vesterday by Senator Brookhart, Republican, lowa. A Jjoint committee comprising three members of the House and two of the Senate would be empowered to conduct an inquiry into the prevall- ing conditions “industrially, economi- cally and politically affecting the liv- Ing standards or the clvilization of acquired, and he has carefully scruti- the people.” VICTROL V8. RADIO HAVE BOTH IN YOUR HOME From time to time, World Famous Artists, like Bori and McCormack, will broadcast their God- given voices for the exquisite entertainment of millions, as did these two noted Victor Artists on New Year. But Such Occasions Are Necessarily Rare A Victrola in your home brings the living. voices with almost the effect of the concert stage to your fireside whenever desired. Isn’t It Worth While? These records, and others by Bori and McCormick, well as thousands of numbers by equally famous artists are available here at all times. Come in and hear what you desire. D. ¢, JANUARY 4% “1925—PART T D. A. R. ACTIVITIES Columbia Chapter met Tuesday at the home of Miss Nellie G. Ro Park road. _ Assisting hostesses were: Mrs. Ella_B. Biaden, Mrs. Mary E. Jacobs, Mrs. Jennle White and Mrs. Clayton Willard. After exchanges of the wishes the meeting was called to order by the regent, Mrs. Charles C. Coombs. The treasurer, Mrs, Ella B. Bladen, gave a report of the finances of the chapter. Mrs. William Cole, a8 a member of the State historical committee, told interesting facts about the locating of the azi-muth stone for surveylng purposes in the District, and Mrs, Velma S. Barber gave additional information, and mentioned as being of historical in- terest the small green stone house on M street in Georgetown once used as Washington's headquarters and now kept up by the C. A. R. Mrs George B. Ashby reported on the work of the State Americanization committee, and Mrs. Paul Anderson gave an account of the recent meet- ing of the State international rela- tions committee. A box was packed for Ellis Island, The speaker for the evening was Mrs. Noble Newport Potts, and her subject was an account of the his- tory of the National Patriotic Coun- cil” and its efforts in promoting patriotism and an ardent love of country among all classes of citi- zens of the United States. After the program the membere and guests were invited into the dining room, where a beautiful Christmas tree occupled one entir: end of the room. A buffet lunch was served The dance of Columbla Chapter which Is to be hgld January 14 at the Roosevelt, has the interest o official and _residential soclety ar well as the D. A. R. crganization Mrs. Charles C. Coombs, regent o the chapter, will have with her i1 the receiving line Mrs. Willlam & Walker, organizing secretary gen Mrs, John M. Beavers, State re : Mrs. Jason Waterman, State ponding secretary, and other officers of the chapter. Mrs. George Bennets charge of arrangements, assisted by Miss Nellie G. Ross, Mrs. Paul An- der-on and Miss Janey Holbrook. Among_the patronesses are: Mrs. Floyd Waggaman, Mrs. Joseph Strauss, Mrs. Frederick A. Delano Mrs. Charles Denby, Mrs. Harry S. New, Mrs. Henry F. Dimock, Mrs. Robert 1. Lee, Mrs. Henry Wilder Keyes and Mrs. Charles J. Bell. Victory Chapter held its monthly meeting Monday afternoon at the kome of Mrs. W. C. Ruediger. The re- gent, Miss Wathrina Harvey, presided, The chapter voted a sum toward the refurnishing of the District room in Memorial Continental Hall, and also for carrving on work of the Children and Sons of the Republic here. The chapter also voted to send a box of useful articles for the use of allen women detained at Eills Island. Much interest was evinced in the coming card and dancing party to be held at Wardman Park Hotel on the evening of January 19, the pro- ceeds of which are to help increase the fund for the District Chapter House. At the close of the business meeting, the chapter was entertained by groups of songs by Mrs. Robert Le Fevre, who was accompanied by Mrs. Selden at the piano. Mrs. W. W. Husband read a paper on Mexico, and Mrs. Fulton rendered selections on the piano. The meeting adjourned with the singing of “Amer- jca,” Mrs. Selden at the plano. A so- clal hour followed, refreshments be- ing served by the hostess assisted by Mre. Joseph Stewart and Mrs. Fran- cis J. Ford. Capitol Chapter held its December meeting &t the home of the regent, Mrs. C. E. Nagle, 1338 Shepherd street. The assisting hostesses were Miss Martha Schmidt, Miss Bertha Moore and Mrs. C. R. Berger. The meeting was presided over by the regent Reports wers presented which showed the chapter to be in a flour- ishing condition and doing good work. A rummage sale was held recently, which added a substantial sum to the treasury. The registrar reported a new mem- ber, Miss Mary Kauffman, coming from the C. A. R. The regent read a letter from the Americanization committee describ- Ing ways to be of service and calling attention to the special needs of flags. historical pictures and framed Consti- tutions for the schools. It was voted to pay the State per capita tax for the Immigrant’s Manual, which is now provided in several languages; a con season’s Ashby is in tribution for the work at Ellis Island | and to Friendship House. Mrs. Booth, member of the interna- tional relations committee, was un- able to be present, but sent her re- port, which was read by Miss Bertha Moo The speaker of the evening was Mrs. James M. Webb, chairman of the Ellls Island committee, who described the work done thers and told of the needs of the immigrants. The Misses Kauffman rendered a TR TR e I \ \\l/r \ N\ \\% (\“‘“\ / /) Victor Records By Lucrezia Bori La Paloma Viotor Red Seal Double-faced Record No. 6354, Another selection on other ide. List prics, $2.00, When Love Is Kind Vigtor Bed Seal Doube.faced Recard 888 “another ” seigeiion” o0 o'her side. List Traviata — A Jlo Dcl Passato Victor Red Seal Double-faced Reoord No. 843. Another selection on other side. List prics, $1.50. Victor Records By John McCormack Adeste Fideles Victor Red Seal Doubls-faced Record No. 6208. Another selection on other side. List price, $2.00. Berceuse from Jocelyn Viotor Red Seal Double-feced Record No. 8082, Agother selection on other side. List price, $2.50, Marcheta Victor Red Seal Double-faced Record No. 1011 Another selection on other side. List price, $1.50. Mother Machree Victor Red Seal Double-faced Record No. 768, Another selection om wother sidle, _List price, $1.50, Bori & McCoJ;'mack DROOP’S Victrolas, $25 to $375 MUSIC HOUSE Traviata—Parigi o Cara Victor Red Seal Dfll“bllnld Record No. 10008. Another selection on other side. List price, 3 1300 G Steinway Pianos—Player-Pianos—Victrolas pleasing musical program on the vio- lin and piano during a soclal hour. Eleanor Wilson Chapter held its December meeting with the vice regent, Mrs Noel, at the Sherman Apartment. Following current busi ness, alternates were elected to the coming congress in April. Generous contributions of money and gifts were made for the Christmas box sent to the protege of the chapter, and also a large box was sent to the Florence Crittenton Home. Two new members have been added since the last meét. ing. The Livingston Manor Chapter met at the home of Mrs. Shankland, De- cember 30. Mrs, Shankland was as- sisted by Mrs. Keyes, Mrs. Norman, Mrs. Helsler and Mrs. Malone, . The locals of the International A soclation of Machinists have indorsed the reorganization plan of the inter- national to abolish the positions of eight International offices, This mean:s the elimination of the general executive board. consisting of five members and 10 international vice presidents. Seven general vice pres dents are to be elected, who, with the international president and ggnera) secretary, will constitute an executive council. District Weather Forecasters Take Turns as Prophets Weather forecasting, most any- one will agree, is no casy task, es- pecially when the, public holds the weather man responsible for freak action of the heavens. Uncle Sam realizes this fact, so he employes two forecasters and aiternates them every month. Just now Forecaster Mitchell is having a breathing spell while he slts back and chuckles at Alter- nate Forecaster R. H. Weisht- man’s difficulties. Forecaster Welghtman, by the way, was ele- vated to his present post after the departure of Maj. Bowie. He en- tered the Weather Bureau in a sub- ordinate capacity 21 years ago, after leaving Western High School. During the World War he serv- ed with Maj. Bowie in France for 13 months, helping forecast weather for Amecica's fighting forces. His technical title with the Weather Bureau now is meters ologist. - Highways in U. S. Longest. In the United States there 941,274 miles of vehicle roadw though there are only 251,175 of steam railroad track and about 47,150 miles for electric rallroads. These figures indicate the remark- able opportunities awaiting the devel- opment of motor transportatio: are NEW YORK’S 1924 DEATH RATE SHOWS DECREASE Mortality 2,180 Below Five-Year Average With 11.84 Per 1,000 Population. By the Associated Press. NEW YORK, January ew York's health was so good in 1924 that deaths dropped 2,150 below the average for the five vears preceding, according to a report submitted to- day to Dr. Frank J. Monaghan, health commissioner, by Dr. William H. Guilfoy, registrar of records for the health department. There were 71,252 deaths as compared with 73,432, the five years' average. “The great saving of life” the re- port said, “was under five years of age, there being 2459 fewer deaths than in the five-year average. The great loss was at ages 65 years and over, there having been exactly 1.000 more deaths reported in 1924 than in the five-year average for these ages. *The death rate for the vi 11.84 per 1,000 of the population, compared with 12.21 for the five-year average, a decrease of 0.3 .- artistic skill with the student of natural Weiser of the Survey Cambining patience of a sclence, Miss Frances United States Geological Washington, D. C., has the distinction of being regarded the most experi enced and most cxpert palentologi the United States $1.25 Extra Size Costume Slips | 88¢ 0f good quality sateen gathersd st. fuil cut: in black and colors. Women's Light grou neat pink Kripes yoke: full ¢ $1 Taffeta Pantelettes 59c Women's Cotton Taffeta ~ Pettibock ers, gathered waist aod Koee. Black sud Sreen, Preparing for inventory with a thrill- ing, hair-rais- ing reduction that will sweep our stock clean without a sin- gle garment to carry sale over. ~of excellent qualits all-wool trimmed: fur ecollars. cuffs and sarted colors and izes. tabs, 81x90 Seamless hed 81z bleached: thread quality long wear Kiamped round becanse for size 42336, $1.50 Double-Bed $1.19 M eavr. Double- fieeced Coltton, in gray or tan: fancy Forders. Each, $1.19 Assorted plaids ton $250 Crochet Bedspread $189 Hea weight, full bed size, raised Marseilles _designs. Ready to_use. tiful, tem bolster, § 30c Pequot Sheeting 24 xtra heavy weight, yard wide. nnbleached; fuli piece. Worth _d0c. oYire 11 standard nseful mill for sheats, eto. QY 78Y0 78\ Vi T8V 4 vets, patents, etc. Oxfords in ed down to $2.95. Gowns 69c shirred $14.95 Dresses, $24.75 Dresses, $12.38 | $39.75 Coats.. $35.00 Dresses, $17.50 | $49.75 Coats. Former $30 to $40 Women’s Fur-Trimmed Suits$7= materials, of thickness of wenve; $2 Double-Bed s Bla.nket $ 1 39 doub} size, single blanket. Heavy fieeced cot- $7.98 Marseille Bed Set $5.35 Satin finish, benu- upstanding de- signa. assorted pat- prad e 39-in. Unblfached Sheeting Closely w count, Flannel Girls’ Flannel Gowns 59c Good weight, long sleaves, embroidered fronts.” Ages 4 to s with or blue Ple reat ut Price $5.00 Dresses, $2.50 | $10.00 Coats ... $9.95 Dresses, $4.98|516.75 Coats. . $7.48 | $24.75 Coats . §! $6 to $8—2 GIRLS’ silk 1neq, or pocket neatly trim. As i 35¢ 45x36 Pillowcase 25¢ Rieschod of heary - weight mus- 1in. "8 -inch hem: reads to use. §1 Empire, siight ton. $§5 Two-in-One Blanket saaosd f Reacon T et il kets: xize for dou- ble_bed color bed n for 1 White Ripplette Bedspread $1.98 For % or doubls Deds, 62390 and 72x 80; pure swhite: re- auire no_jroning. loped ners: 25c Hope Muslin 18¢ Yard wide, close- 1y woven, free from arch or _dressing. Usetul_lengths, 25¢ [ oven, in lengths caes, 2 to This Sale Commands Your Attention 1,000 Men’s Suits & Overcoats January Mark-Down Sale Women’s 84 00 and $5.00 Low Shoes Infants’ Flannel Gertrudes 39¢c Fine qualits ttitched edges. HARRY, .. KAUFMAN! 14c 1316-1326 Seventh St. N.W. We’ve Marked Down Qur Entire Stock of Women’s and Mtsses t COATS & DRESSES 4 $19.88 -$24.88 One rack of Girle' full liced, meatly trimmed, 59 Seamless Sheets $ 1 29 Aeavy, thread Sheet reads to use. $7.50 Part-Wool Blanket $5 Pair or solld weight. Colored Krinkle Bedspread $4.-98 double siripe x1 Nainsook ch, Worth $20 Suits & Overcoats, $10.00 $25 Suits & Overcoats, $12.50 JANUARY MARK-DOWN SALE : An Annual Event That Offers Extraordinary Values and Timely Savings of Such\ Huge Proportions That You Will Do Yourself An Injustice If You Don’t Atiend! | $1.98 Boy Wash Suits $1.00 Fine Guality Peg- g7 Cloth, Romper Cloth, etc., all fast colors; twa-tone and solid colors Sizes 3 to 7 years. don with whell Beeced, sk, Remnants of 39¢ Oilcloth plain slig! white, good, make Every ment sale bought for Winter's and is up-to- date fn style, quality, tailor- ing and manship. Ear- this was and this in made use, $5.00 $8.38 12.50 work- to 14 Year COATS 38 Allwool Coats and Capes. in in durable, assorted all-wool cloths Great Values in Our January Sale of Bedwear & Domestics: 50c_Mohawk 19¢ to 29¢ Huck Towels 121/ c Gannon “Mills Huck Towels, in mill run assortment ; red and blue bos ders. Assorted sizes Rornnd- 5 Cot- 1inen Boish; 70x80 Esmond Blanket $4.45 Tn plain eolors with wide faney borders or fanes pairs: of plaids ull size_beds. $5_Novelty Bedspread 59.69 In all-white, fan- ey patterns, or col ored_stripes,_ bloc] or plains. Stze 00, 81x90 for beds. scal and cut cor- pink or blus Vard-wide 10 Vds, Z7-Tn, Birdeye $1.69 Each 10-yard piecs fealed, sanltary package. A Ronrirestant. quatity. Tose, ete., fn in 5 yard lengihs. 25c. $2 95 i Choice_of 500 pairs of Women's Low Shoes. Strap pumps in satins, suedes, vel- metal and black kid. Low heels, and Spanish heels, Sizes 3% to 8. Mark- $30 Suits & Overcoats, $15.00 $35 Suits & Overcoats, $17.50 $40 Suits & Overcoats, $20.00 Every Suit and Overcoat in stock goes in this sale, and you can have your un- restricted choice. Models, styles, colors and fabrics for men and young men and you can save as much as you spend on any garment in stock. Sizes 33 to 48. tans, gun Cuban, OB