Evening Star Newspaper, February 26, 1925, Page 2

2 ARMED MEN GUARD STONE MOUNTAIN Deputies Seek Borglum With Warrants Charging De- struction of Models. By the Assoclated Press. ATLANTA, Ga., Armed denuties today were guarding| Stone Mountain and the nroperty of | the Stone Mountain Confederate Mon- umental Association after the devel- opments of yeste v, when Gutzon Borglum was dismissed from his post as sculntor of the memorial Deputy sheriffs armed with war- rant rging Borglum and J. G Tucker, superintendent of operations at the mountain, with destruction of the designs and models for the work early today still were seeking the two Charges against Superi alleged damages struction of th models. Under the contract with Borglum, attorneys for the association said, the models and designs for the work were the property of the organization. They, however, it was pointed out, can be replaced by the sculptor se- lected to continue the work by re- construction from photographs now in the archives of the assoc ion. Barred by Injunction. An injunction now bars trance of Borglum, Tucker agents to the premises The models were destroyed late yesterday within a few hours after Borglum had been dismissed by the directors of the association. ‘The work of destruction was carried on, it was charged, at the order of Bor- glum. Borglum last night declared the action of the association in dismissing him was_“a blow not particularly against me, but against the South. It was struck at me because 1 am a Northern man.” Sam H. Venable, owner of the mountain and a member of the exec- utive committee of the assoclation, attended yesterday's meeting but left before the vote for Borglum's dis- missal was taken to accompany the sculptor and Tucker to the mountain to view tirs w. Owner Denies Report. Though quoted last night as say- ing the memorial could not be com- pleted within the three-year time limit and that he would not cede further space on the mountain for carving as long as the present ad® ministration remains in control of the association, Mr. Venable today was quoted as denying he had authorized such a statement and declining to dis- cuss the matter. Mrs. Borglum, wife of the sculptor, was quoted this morning as saying “the whole design for the monument originated with Mr. Borglum, was developed by him and many models made before any contract was en- tered into. ‘It was his exclusive property and had been copyrighted by him. Many of the models were made in his stu- dio at Stamford, Conn., and brought to Stone Mountain, Claims Right of Destructio “This design belonged exclusively to Mr. Borglum. Therefore Mr. Borg- lum had a perfect legal right to de- stroy his own property.” Destroyed Models Gigantie. Models of some of the figures to be included in the Confederate Memorial on Stoae Mountain, destroyed at the mountain studio yesterday, were gi- gantic, modeled in clay and cast in plaster. The model of the head of Robert E. Lee was 7 feet high, 7 feet wide and weighed 3,500 pounds. The only finished carving of the monument is the head of Gen. Lee. Work has been started on the head of Gen. “Stonewall” Jackson. The third figure of the central group is to_be-President Jefferson Davis. The memorial, as outlined in pre- liminary sketches and models, is to show the President of the Confederacy with Lee and Jackson, leading gen- erals of the army, mounted, With a number of lieutenant generals, mount- ed, following across the side of the mountain. In the secondary group of Confederate officers all the states of the Confederacy are to be represented by officers of high rank. Scene of Klan's Origi The Ku Klux Klan of modern days was organized on the top of Stone Mountain, now the center of a con- troversy between the Stone Mountain Confederate Memorial Assoclation and Gutzon Borglum, the sculptor. Ac- cording to statements, following the organization of the order Thanksgiv- ing day, 1915, 15 men, headed by . J. Bimmons, repaired to the very top of the mountain and after each man had carried a bowlder to the peak, formed an altar and placed a Bible and flag on it. Mr. Simmons was made imperial wizard and continued in this capacity until November 28, 1922, when he resigned and was mads emperor, with a ealary of $1,000 a month fo life. Mr. Simmons, how- ever, withdrew from the Ku Klux Klan' in 1923, when he was paid $145,- 500, it was announced, in lieu of the salary for life. It is said that on the annfversary of the founding of the Ku Klux Klan delegations of klans- men hold services on the tov of Stone Mountain. Committee Explai Action. The executive committee of the or- ganization announced. it terminated the agreement with Mr. Borglum be- cause the work of the sculptor “was not proceeding satisfactorily.” This action was taken in the form of a resolution canceling the contract and instructing Mr. Randolph to se- lect another sculptor to carry on the work. The resolution charged Mr. Bor- glum with “neglect and virtnal aban- donment of the contract, i -—dinate demands for money not due him and delusions of grandeur.” It declared that the association entered into a contract with Mr. Borglum in Sep- tember, 1923, by which he was to carve on the side of Stone Mountain a group of seven equestrian figures for the sum of $250,000. He was to be paid, it continued, in installments and proportionately as the work ad- vanced. Payments Total $185,145. The resolution set forth that the as- soclation under the contract “has paid the said Borglum personal compensa- tion amounting to $34,000, labor costs and other items, amounting to $76,- 522; has provided him with equipment costing $49,645, and has paid him per- sonally, outside of the contracts, $24,- 873, making total payments by the association of $185,145." It added that the association wa: advised by {ts consulting engineer that Mr. Borglum has performed only 34 per cent of the roughing out of the central group. The executive committee declared that Mr. Borglum began work in the Summer of 1924, laid out three figures of the central group on Stone Moun- tain to rough out and had carved in finished form a portion of the head of Gen. Lee which was unveiled in January, 1924. Since then, it charged, Mr. Borglum has not performed any fin- ished carving on the mountain and has been absent a great part of the time. Delays Are Charged, Mr. Borgulm was charged in the February be vpressed, officials will a damage suit filed Borglum in De Kalb County r Court yesterday for $50,000, caused by the de- will the or en- their Tom and Huck Life Of Boys Spoiled By Den Discovery Pair Refuse: to Return to Home, Lair Is Watched By Police. Clarence E. Hanback, 11 years old, of 211 Fourteenth place northeast, and Charles Smith, 12 years old, of 245 Fourteenth place northeast, are missing from home Emulating Tom Sawyer and Huckle- berry Finn, this palr have construct- ed a “den” on Ice House Hill, which overlooks Fifteenth and H streets northeast, and they have deserted their homes and firesides to live a| life untrammeled by such petty con- ventions as being scrubbed behind the ears and being on time for break- fast, dinner and supper. They have progressed to such a| stage that police, at the request of | their respective parents, are seeking them. Charles almost ran afoul of the clutches of the life he.had aban- | doned this morning during a scouting xpedition which took him up an al- ley in the rear of his erstwhile home. For Mrs. Martha Smith, his mother, was In the alley at that time. She started for Charles. Charles started away. the life of adventure, and fleet feet took him from the peril of being again bound up in the restrictive in- fluence of a house. So they're still missing and the police are still looking for them. But the vigil at the den on Ice House Hill thus far has proved fruitless. For the boys are staying away from VACCINATION i The call of VACCINAT 1S TAKEN T0 COURT Four Held in Detention Hos- pital Seek Release—Hear- ing Set Tomorrow. The question of the right of the Health Department to compel per- sons exposed to a contaglous disease to submit to vaccination was pre- sented to the District Supreme Court today in four habeas corpus proceed- ings brought by Attorney Andrew Wilson on behalf of Dr. Alonzo Brad- ley Chatfield, Hattie Catherine Chat- field, Dr. Blanche De Wolfe and Dr. Harry H. Casper. These four appli- cants, with others, were taken from the building of the Chiropractic Re- search University, at 1349 L street, when they declined to be vaccinated after a case of alleged smallpox had been discovered there, February 20, and are being detained In quarrantine at the District’s Detention Hospital. Hearing on the right of the peti- tioners to have the writ was set by Justice Stafford for tomorrow after- noon. Counsel for the health officer will be given opportunity to oppose granting of the writs. Call Detention Illegal The petitioners tell the court their detention is illegal, as they claim they are in perfect bodily health, and if they had been infected by the dis- ease symptoms of it would have de- veloped by this time. They question the accuracy of the report that Mrs. Harriet Stackhouse, 81 years old, who resided on the premises, had small- pox, and assert that she had erysipe- las, which was responsible for the eruptions on her face and body. They declare that Dr. William C. Fowler, health officer, exceeded his authority in causing their forcible detention when they had never been near the patient, who had not come in contact with them or others in the school since developing what was called smallpox, Dr. M. A. English, who attended Mrs. Stackhouse, the court is advised by the petitioners, reported that she was suffering from nervous exhaustien, and that the symptoms were “decided- ly against smalpox.” Two physicians from the Health Department exam- ined the patient, it is stated, and failed to report it as a case of smallpox, yet informed the petitioners that every one in the house would have to be vaccinated and quarantined for 1§ days. If they refused, they were told, they would be arrested and removed to_the detention hospital. The four petitioners ask release from further detention. —_— Children’s Founders’ roll, and also with having delayed the design for the coins minted under the Stone Mountain coinage act for a period of six months. Several members of the United Daughters of the Confederacy and the Federation of Women's Clubs visited the mountain vesterday afternoon. They said that their visit was to ob- serve the progress on the memorial and to report to their respective or- ganizations. ASKS STATES TO AID. South Carolina Governor Appeals to Others to Save Memorial. By the Associated Pres COLUMBIA, 8. C., February 26- Governors of all Southern States were called_upon tonight by Gov. Thomas G. McLeod of South Carolina (o take action to Insure the continuance of work on_ the Stone Mountain Con- foderate Memorfal. A committee representing the United Daughters of the Confederacy, the Girls of the Sixties and the Daughters of the American Revolution called upon Gov. McLeod today to ask him to take action following the publica- tion of reports that the memorial was endangered by a lack of funds. At this conference, it was decided to ask the U. D. C's to sponsor a campaign for funds in this State, and to take charge of the sale of the Stone Moun- tain half dollars. The governor stated he would designate the regents of the local chapters as members of the campaign committee. Appeal to Governors. The text of the telegram to other Southern governors was given out as follow THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, RENT BILL DOOMED, PRESIDENT 15 T0LD Ball Sees No ‘Hope, But Is Confident Traffic Measure Will Pass. Senator Ball of Delaware, chair- man of the Senate District Commit- tee, informed the President today that there is practically no prospect of enacting any rent control legisla- tion at this session of Congress. The District chairman, while aban- doning hope regarding this legisla- tion, said he feels confident that the measure to regulate traffic will be successful. He did not say whether the President indicated during the conference that he would make any further effort to get through a rent control bill, Senator Ball, after seeing the Presi- dent, said it would be a great deal more helpful to the chairman of the District committees of the Senate and the House If the citizens of the Na- tional Capital would proceed more orderly in their advocacy for legisla- tion. He stated that he hoped the time will come when the District eiti- zens will organize and select one rep- resentative group to appear before the House and Senmate District com- mittees to assist in framing and passing legislation affecting the city. Ball added that there is too much confusion and misunderstan. & now because there is no one representa- tive group, and because the members of the Senate and House District com- mittees must deal with representa- tives of scores of groups, the members of which are by no means unanimous on the various legislative questions. Hopes for One Building. Senator Smoot of Utah, chairman of the Senate finance committee, who as chairman of the United States Build- ing Commission is working for legis- lation authorizing a building program for the District of Columbia which would include the construction of Governmental buildings at an ap- proximate cost of $50,000.000, follow- ing a talk today with the President, who is specially anxious for this legislation to pass, said that while the entire public buildings bill may not b~ passed at this session, he be- Yev:s that ne can obtain the author- ization and necessary appropriation for the construction of a bullding to house the Internal Revenue Bureau. The Utah Senator feels hopeful of having this item tacked on one of the deficiency bills yet to be passed. Senator Smoot expressed keen dis- appointment at the inability to pass the public bulldings bill. He contends there is urgent need for these Fed- eral buildings, not only in Washing- ton, but in other sections. He would feel glad, and greatly relieved, he sald, however, if he can obtain, with- out further delay, a new bullding to house the Internal Revenue Bureau. He pointed out that at present the invaluable files and documents of this governmental agency are in daily dan- ger of being destroyed by fire because of the building in which they are kept. Senator Smoot expressed no hope for the enactment at this session of the administration bill providing for the reorganization of the executive de- pratments of the Federal Government. BOYS’ CLUB DEFEATS OPTIMISTS EASILY Basket Ball Game Score Ts 12 to 2, Despite Lighter Team of Winners. The Washington Boys' Club last night demonstrated the essence of optimism to members of the Opti- mdlnu Club, who were being entertain- ed. The Optimist basket ball team, cap- tained by Oscar Fauth, with George Killian, James Byrne, Capt. Arthur Nesbitt and D. S, Ring as subsidiary members, was defeated by a score of 12 to 2, the Boys' Club Flashes, de- spite the fact that the youngsters gave approximately 80 pounds per man on an average. Capt. Nesbit also gave a boxing exhibition, demonstrating remarkable shadow-work learned when he was an attendant upon several professional prizefighters. Paul Grove won three simultaneous checker-board exhibitions, defeating the best checker-board strategists the Boys' Club could put against him. Optimist “Tommy” Thompson, who is in charge of the Boys' Club, acted as general host to the visitors. INAUGURAL PARADE PLANS ANNOUNCED; TROOPS SUMMONED (Continued from First Page.) President to the Senate chamber. He will leave the White House for the Capltol about 11 o'clock. Before the parade moves paft the reviewing stand the President and his party will partake of a hurried luncheon. ‘Will Wear Service Clothes. In his order of march Gen. Rocken- bach said: “The parade will start at New Jer- sey avenue and B street southeast, on completion of the inaugural cere- monies at the Capital and the de- parture of the President and his es- cort for the Executive Mansion. On the head of the parade reaching Pennsylvania avenue and Tenth street, the parade will be halted to enable the column to take up pre- scribed formation and distances.” Foot and mounted troops will in column of platoons, 12 men Artilley and tanks will pro- ceed two guns or two tanks, as the case may be, abreast, until reaching the Peace Monument, where they will form in columns of four guns or four tanks abreast. Uniforms will be service clothes as prescribed for state occasions and all men and of- ficers will appear wearing their au- thorized medals and decorations in full. As the Army and Marine Bands pass the President's reviewing stand they will play “Hail to the Chief.” “The Southern States cannot allow plans for our great Confederate me- morial at Stone Mountain to fail. It is our duty and privilege to see that they succeed. Realizing that the life of thée memorial is in jeopardy, I am asking the Daughters of the Confed- eracy of this State to take charge of a campaign for funds and sale of me- morfal half dollars when they are released. 1T am assured of co-opera- tion and expect the campaign to be successful. I urge some such action in your State and am so Suggesting to all Southern governors. Let us pre- sent a united front and declare to the world that the South will bulld at Stone Mountain with its own money and efforts an everlasting monument to the cause so dear to our hearts. At the same time he issued a statement asking the citizens of South Carolina to contribute funds for resolution with having delayed the design for the bronze medal given by 10.000 children of the South, who contributed $1 emch through ik the memorial and announced he would appoint a commission to promote the sale of memorial half dollars coined by the United States Mint, No other organizations may play that tune. W. E. BOULTER EXPIRES. Patent Attorney’s Funeral Will Be Held Tomorrow. ‘William E. Boulter, 58 years old, & patent attorney of this city, died at his residence In the Calverton Apartments yesterday after a short iliness. Mr. Boulter was a trustee of the Gunton-Temple Memorial Pres- byterian Church. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Harriet K. Boulter; his father, Ed- ward Boulter, and two sisters, Mrs. H. Light and Mrs. Richard Barber. Funeral services will be conducted in Gunton-Temple Memorial Church tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Dr. Bernard Breskamp, pastor, will officate. Interment will be in Rock Creek Cemetgry, TIED TO TREE, SHOT, EYES GOUGED 21 PANAMANS SLAIN BY INDIANS Tigre Island Indians Do War Dance About Victims After Atrocities—United States Explorer Mentioned in Case. By the Associated Pregs. PANAMA, February 26.—The death of Luls Mojlca, a nephew of the gov- ernor of San Blas territory, and about 20 other Panamans during an uprising of Indlans at Tigre Island, February 21, has been reported by Edison Whitaker, skipper of the motor sloop Ambition, which was anchored off the island when the massacre oc- curred. 7 (The slaying of Mojica and four other Panamans was reported yes- terday by passengers arriving from El Porvenir. The passengers said it was possible the number of dead might be increased, as more than 40 Panamans resided in the areas at- tacked.) Whitaker told a vivid story of the killing of Mojica. He sald he saw the Indians tie Mojica to a tree, Then they shot their victim twice, stuck knives into his body, gouged out his eyes and cut out his tongue. Ac- cording to Whitaker, the Indians then dld & war dance around their victim. A demonstration was organized last night at Colon in protest against the MINE DISPUTE UP 10 SUBCOMMITTEE West Virginia Controversy Submitted for Settlement Following Parley. The controversy between the United Mine Workers of America and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers over the non-union operation of the Coal River collieries in West Vir- ginia was submitted yesterday to im- medlately responsible agents for fur- ther attempts at settlement, after a mediation conference called by the American Federation of Labor, and attended by John L. Lewis, president of the Mine Workers, and Warren S. Stone, chief of the brotherhood. Secretary Morrison of the federa- tion, who, with Martin F. Ryan of the Carmen’s Union, attempted the media- tion, said that “full power to act” had been given the subcommittee, which is to meet at Charleston, W. Va., Mon- day, and report back to the federa- tion. Both Sides Represented. J. T. Dunigan, president of the col- lierles company, which is financed by investment agencies sponsored by the brotherhood, and G, G. Hoffman, its sales manager, will act for the em plovers, while Percy Tetlow and W. C. Thompson, respectively president and secretary of the local district of the mine workers' organization, will repre- sent the miners; The entire situation was gone over at yesterday's conference. Although the company’s stock is owned largely by brotherhood members, it has been operating without a union contract since last April, and the mine workers have ' declared a strike in effect against it. The company has evicted mine union members from company- owned houses, and they are being maintained by union strike commis- saries. In behalf of the employing in- terests, Mr. Stone argued that the union pay rate could not be met, while Mr. Lewis and his associates contend- ed the property was inefficiently man- aged. COURT GIVES BACK DEFENDANTS’ BONDS Misunderstanding Alleged Charges of Distribution of Circulars in Automobiles. in Ithough forced to put up $50 aplece at the first police precinct for violating the police regulations by distributing advertising cardboards in cutomobiles without the owners' con- sent, two defendants, upon pleading guilty in Police Court today before Judge McMahon, got all of it back when the court took their personal bonds not to repeat the offense. The defendants were Irving Rosen- thal and Richard C. Ashford. Their manager appeared in their behalf and stated that Inspector Shelby had told him that it could be done with- out violation of the law. J. J. Ghar- ity, assistant corporation counsel, stated that there must be some mi: understanding and that probably In- spector Shelby said that it was not against the law If the owner of the car consented. He also told the court that the same manager had been down several days ago When two other employes were arrested for the same offense. The case was one of interest to the automobile public, who for many years have protested against the practice of various advertising agencies and societies using their machines as billboards, and at times virtually littering up their machines with papers, stickers and cardboards. One even went so far as to say it would be necessary to place a card on his machine when parking it “Post No Bills Here,” unless the courts took some action to protect his rights. R DELEGATES NAMED. The first State to name its dele- gates to the National Patriotic Con- ference, to be heldhere March 5 and 6 at the Willard Hotel tunder the aus- pices of the National Patriotic Coun- cil, is Kentucky. Gov. William J. Fields named the following members to represent that State: Senator Stanley and Senator R. P. Ernst; Representatives Barkley, D. H. Kincheloe, J, M. Robsion, and M. H. Thatcher. In addition it was an- nounced that hundreds of Kentuck- jans will sing “My Old Kentucky Home,” at the patriotic free con- cert to be given on the east steps of the Capitol on the evening of March 4 At the sessions in the Willard the evening of March 5 station WCAP will broadcast the conference’s pro- gram. The speakers are to be Rear Admiral William A. Moffet and Comdr. Frank L. Peckham of the American Legion, District of Colum- bla department. _ HELD ON CHECK CHARGE. After serving his term in a prison camp on the Lee Highway near Lees- burg, Va., Irving Berliner, alias Harry Goldberg of New York, was arrested and brought here last night by Detec- tives Thompson and Mansfield to be held for investigation in connection with reports of two worthless checks being passed on local hotels during 1923, reported San Blas atrocities, and sev- eral Indian residents were ill treated. Secretary of the Interior Carlos Lopez will leave today for San Blas aboard an American destrover with Panaman police reinforcements. Marxh Reported in Caxe. Reports, which are lacking in con- firmation, connect the disturbances with the presence of R. O. Marsh, the American explor rti. Marsh is said to have the American flag at Carti, and to have announced that the San Blas territory belonged to Colombia. Richard O. Marsh, whose home is Brockport, N. Y., last year headed an expedition which made a search in the Darien jungle of Panama for “white” Indians. Last July Marsh returned to New York, bringing with him what were described as three “blond” Indians. After a series of critical examinations by sclentists, some of them were of the opinion that the Indians were white, while others contended they were of the Albino type. Synagogue Robbed Of Sacred Vessels; Thieves Had Key Thieves breaking into the syna gogue of the Mount Pleasant H. brew Congregation, at 1401 Euclid street, between midnight and 7 o'clock this morning, jimmied open the compartment in which sacred vessels and appurtenances stored, stealing approximately worth of valuables. The inventory of missing articles includes two silver crowns, a silver hand stick, a silver candle holder and an altar curtain. The janitor discovered the rob- bery when he entered the building early today. Eptry had been ob- tained, it is belleved, by use of a duplicate key. were $200 BASOLINE QUTPUT SETS NEW RECORD Despite 8,959,680,220 Gal- lons, Price Has Been Going Up Steadily Here. A record production of gasoline in 1924, the highest production mark ever recorded in history, exceeding by 1,403,735,077 gallons the previous high mark, was reported by the Interior Department today. A few weeks after the vear closed gasoline was rising in price, until three weeks ago it reached a level in Washington 5 cents a galion higher than during the last part of 1924. Production of motor fuel amounted to 8,959,680,220 gallons, the largest annual output in the history of the industry, a daily production of 24,480,001 gallons, and an increase in the daily average production over 1923 of 3,778,781 gallons, or 18.25 per cent. Gasoline stocks during the record production yvear were increased 104,603,535 gallons, or 9.73 per cent, and totaled 1,179,503,185 gallons at the last of 1924, Ol1 Imports Fall ofr. While the United States was aug- menting its gasoline production, im- ports of the motor fuel were drop- ping off, totaling but 145,022,774 g: lons, a decrease from 1923 of 46,29 766 gallons, or 24.20 per cent. Ex- ports totaled 1,219,474,374 gallons, an increase of 348,357,760 gallons. Gasoline consumption, however, al- most kept pace with the increase in production, the domestic demand for gasoline in 1924 totaling 7,780,625,085 gallons, exceeding the previous high mark, set in 1923, by 1,095,569,805 gallons. Motor cars, tractors, motor boats and other vehicles using in- ternal combustion engines demanded 21,258,538 gallons, an increase in aver- age consumption over 1923 of 2,943,373 gallons, or 16.07 per cent. Domestic demand for gasoline in 1924 took 86.8 per cent of production in 1924, as compared with $3.4 per cent in 1923. Other petroleum prod- ucts kept pace in production with the increase in the gasoline output. LAND OFFICE OATH TAKEN BY HAVELL Tennesseean, Long D. C. Resident, Is Sworn in as Assistant Commissioner. Thomas C. Havell ofsTennessee was sworn into office as assistant com- missioner of the General Land Office of the Interior Department this after- noon at the department. Oath of office was administered by Harry C. Gauss, assistant chief clerk of the Land Office. A resident of Washington for more than 25 years, and an employe of the Government during that time, Mr. Havell was appointed assistant com- missioner by the President, February 19. His appointment was confirmed by the Senate a few days ago. Be- fore his appointment as assistant commissioner he was chief of the Division of Surveys and Drafting. His appointment was declared by the Interior Department to be a re- sult of his experience and qualifica- tions gained by long service in the General Land Office, where he has developed a thorough knowledge of public land engineering and law. Mr. Havell's appointment a few days ago was the second made by the Pres- ident within a few days in which high administrative positions have been filled by men who were pro- moted from the ranks. The other ap- pointment was that of Georgo A. Parks to be Governor of Alaska. This nomination has also been confirmed. Mr. Havell entered the General Land Office in 1899, and rose by pro- gressive steps to the position he holds today. MRS. H. A. PECKHAM DIES. ‘Was Daughter-in-Law of Late Su- preme Court Justice. Mrs. Henry A, Peckham, daughter- in-law of the late Justice Peckham of the United States Supreme Court, has died at her home in New York City, according to a telegram received by Representative Parker Corning of New York today. Mrs. Peckham’s husband, the late Henry A. Peckham, was for many years a prominent attorney of Al- bany, N. Y. 1925. SPEAKERSHIP FIGHT DRAWS NEAR CLOSE Republicans Prepare for Party Council Tomorrow. Candidates Confident. With the selection of Representative Hawley of Oregon as chairman of the Republican caucus, plans were com- pleted by the Republican House lead- ers late yesterday for the party council tomorrow night of those who will be members In the next Con- gress. During the last few days the New members have been coming in fast and holding conferences with the veteran Republicans in their State delegations. This has stirred up the spoakership contest. With the declaration of Representa- tive Griest of Pennsylvania, member of the committee on committees, with 36 votes in the matter of committee assignments in the incoming Con- gress, and the declaration of Repre- sentative Willlam S. Vare of Penn- sylvania, both for Chairman Madden of the appropriations committee for the speakership, new impetus has been given to the Illinoisan's cam- paign. His supporters now claim that votes of the Pennsylvania delegation assure him election Longworth's Friends Sure. The forces behind House Leader Longworth express equal confidence of his election in the caucus tomor- row night. In a statement given out today Rep- resentative Vare says: “I am for Martin Madden for Speaker of the next House of Repre- sentatives, and T believe that he will receive the indorsement of the Re- publican caucus Friday night. 1 am for Mr..Madden because 1 feel that his election would be for the best interest of the Republican party and the country. “Mr. Madden has placed the House appropriations committes on a new high level. I have no intention of reflecting on former chairmen when I say that the House committee used to be considered the tail of the Senate committee kite. With Mr. Madden as chairman, however, it is not now so subordinated. It stands on an equal- ity with the Senate committee, fixes its own policy and is of real service to the country.” The followingz statementewas is- sued yesterday by Representative Mad- den and was later submitted to Secre- tary Mellon, who approved it: “I have conferred with Mr. Andrew Mellon, Secretary of the Treasury, respective to newspaper statements Lo the effect that he was taking sides against me in the speakership con- tes Denles Taking Sides. “Mr. Mellon assured me that he had not taken sides, had not mixed in it and did not consider that it was appropriate for him as Secre- tary of the Treasury to concern him- self in the matter. “Mr. Mellon also informed me as chairman of the House appropria- tions committee thers had been the closest harmony between him and| myself and the Treasury Department and that he regarded my work as chairman of the committee as having been ideal.” When the above statement was issued Representative Fred Britten, chairman of the Madden forces, said: “With the swing of Pennsylvania to the Madden banner, his election as Speaker is now assured.” MELLON IS NEUTRAL. Taking No Part in Speakership Battle, Says Secretary. Secretary Mellon added his dis. claimer today to that of Representa. tive Madden of Illinois, issued y terday, that the Secretary was par- ticipating in the speakership fight in_the House. Mr. Mellon said he was a friend of both Mr. Madden and Representative Longworth of Ohio, the other Re- publican contestant, and refrained from interesting himself in behalf of either candidate. YOUNG WOMEN PETITION FOR STEPFATHER’'S NAME One, Under Age, Asks Adoption. Kindness of Foster Parent Is Praised. John G. Rives and his wife, Ollie Virginia Rives, of 21 Eighth street northeast, today asked permission of the District Supreme Court to adopt Mary Katharine Hauser, a dzughter of Mrs. Rives by a previous marriage. The girl is 19 years old, and has been living at the home of her stepfather since she a child. Rives has treated her with affection as if she were his own child, Miss Hauser says of her stepfather, in an affidavit ex- pressing willingness to be adopted and take his name legally. Attorneys Millan & Smith, who filed the application, also began a proceed- tng for Miss Ruth Easley Hauser, another daughter of Mrs. Rives, for permission to change her name to Rives. She is slightly over 21 years old, and not subject to adoption un- der the District Code. She tells the court that she has resided with her mother and stepfather since she was 3 years old, and has been treated by him as it she were his own child. She has been known by the name of Rives, she says, but wants to have it made legal. . ROAD BOND ELECTION PETITION PREPARED Names of 102 Qualified Voters Signed to Paper to Be Pre- sented Circuit Court. Special Dispatch to The Star. CLARENDON, Va, February 26— The Arlington district good roads commission, which for the last vear has been formulating plans for a road building program in the district, today turned over to John S. Barbour, an attorney of Fairfax and Washing- ton, a petition bearing signatures of 10¢ ‘qualified voters—52 more than the number required by law—for presenta- tion to the Circuit Court, The petition asks the calling of a special election to determine whether bonds of approximately $753,000 shall be issued for the development of ap- proximately 20 miles of road. Mr. Barbour was instructed to ask the court to set the date of the election for the first Monday immediately fol- lowing the 30-day period, which, according to law, must intervene be- tween the issuance of the court order and the date of election. - If the petition is presented in the next few days and approved by the court the election will be held either Monday, March 30, or Monday, April 6. The petition is headed by Dr. H. C. Corbett of Arlington and contains the signatures of citizens in every com- munity represented on the commis. sion. A supplemental petition has also had district-wide circulation and is said to contain about 500 signa- tures. This will be presented to the court at the same time as the master petition, to show the widespread 'sentiment for the road, proposal. Oratory Contest Aims Commended By Secretary Work Says Discussion of U. S Constitution Will Bene- fit Thousands. Reverence for the Constitution, im- mortalized because of its human application, has characterized each generation of Americans sinée its adoption. But the impetus given to its study by pres- ent-day necessi- ties has resulted in a constitutional revival the like of which has not been known since the Civil War. For patriotic in- spiration, citizen- ship training and safe governmental guidance the nstitution may becommended to all Americans. SECRETARY WORK. ThroughTheStar’ oratorical contest thousands of young Americans will familiarize themselves for the first time with the essentials of good government by their study of this immortal document. HUBERT WORK, Secretary of Interior. ORATOR IN ACTION BY RANDOLPH LEIGH, Director National Contest. the director of the 1 contest deal with the v, and are printed at th the theory that contestants, bhaving gathered data for their orations are ready to put them into shape. ~An important feature of the articles will be excerpts from some art Very broadly speaking, oratory was a lost art_from the murder of Cicero to the ris: of Patrick Henry. Such a sweepfnx statement disregards Savonarola, Peter the Hermit, Luther and a number of others who effec- tively raised their voices during the Darg Ages and in that stupendously stimulating period in which the Renaissance came into bloom. It even passes over some very effective speakers in English development Printing and the revival of oratory came upon the modern world atabout the same time. Oratory reached its cond peak in the Civil War period. The newspapers came into their own about a fourth of a century later. In the revival of oratory the orators took up the old tasks of the Greek and Roman orators—teacher, statistician, rhapsodist and prophet. But the printing press, widening and deepening general knowledge, soon began to narrow the role of the pub- lic speaker. It instructed and enter- tained the public more effectively than the orators did. Creative Impulse Lost. Furthermore, in the period follow- ing the Civil War oratory was handi- capped by a perfect swarm of classi- cal-minded men trying to interpret the modern world to a public which had a totally different outlook on life. The orators were trying to imitate the Greeks, but they forgot that the Greeks did not imitate—they created. Indeed, their very name, the Hellenes, means “the self-starters.” The newspapers doomed the second- hand oratory by faithfully reproduc- ing it. All of its artificiality and re- moteness from life stood out unmis- takably in cold type. Having almost killed oratory, the newspapers are now seeking to re- vive it. Why? Because it is still one of the most valuable of the arts and is of the very bone and sinew of freedom and justice. Where oratory is for any long period of time either suppressed or neglected liberty and order are in danger. And what of the modern orator? Is he to be long-winded, statistical, freighted with precedents? He will imitate the ancients in one thing only—fervent interpretation of his own age in the language of that age. These national oratorical contests, placing emphasis as they do on brevity and moving power, should g0 along way toward readapting oratory to the life of today. And oratory, it cannot be insisted upon too often, is not a matter of moving the arms, or the legs, or the lips, or even the eye- brows, but of moving the audience. SUMMER COLONISTS PLAN ROAD FIGHT Anne Arundel County Home Own- ers, Residents of Capital, Seek Improved Highway. ‘Washingtonians, who constitute the greater part of the membership of the Property Owners’ Protective A sociation of the seventh election di trict of Anne Arundel County, Mary land, met in the Board of Trade rooms last evening and agreed on a cam- paign of decisive action in reference to road conditions in the district mentioned. The latter embraces the Summer colonies of Shady Side, West Shady Side, Felicity Cove, Idlewilde, Back Bay Beach, Franklin Manor Beach and several other similar set- tlements. The only way for the Washington owners of cottages to reach their warm weather homes is Dby automobiles. In consequence, they are vitally interested in good roads. The hope was expressed that the Maryland State Roads Commission would soon complete the State road to West Shady Side, a distance of only two miles from the terminus of the State road so far constructed The extension has been authorized by the Maryland Legislature. It was decided to send a committee to Annapolis to confer with the county commissioners in reference to county roads and the maintenance of the same in passable condition. It was voted to be the sense of the association that those of its members who have not done so should declare their intention, without delay, of be- coming legal residents of Maryland, to the end that they shall acquire the right of ballot and make their presence felt in the election of officials, especially those who have to do with road and similar improvements. RITES FOR MRS. BURR. Burial in Rock Creek Cemetery Follows Home Funeral. Mrs, Mary Virginia Burr, 83 years old, formerly employed in the land office for many years, died at her residence, 3743 Twelth street north- east, Tuesday. Funeral services were conducted at the residence today, with interment in Rock Creek Ceme- tery. Mrs. Burr, who was the widow of Albert De Vere Burr, had long been a resident of Brookland, D. C. She was the daughter of the late Mrs. Mary Blincoe and Rev. William Nowell Ward. She was a charter member of the Federal Employes’ Association, Surviving are a daughter, Miss Mary Burr, and four sons, Albert Harry and Nordell Burr of this city and Frn.nch‘nu‘n' of Baltimore. SURCHARGE FIGHT END HELD REMOTE Will Rise to Plague Con- gress Until Final Action Is Taken. BY DAVID LAWRENCE. The mortality rate on pending lex islation as the present session draw to a close is high, but there's o measure which if not finally er this session will rise to plague Cor ress for some time to come. It's t demand that the surcharges on Pu man tickets be eliminated The proposal was rejected b committee on interstate commerce the House of Representatives, b the Senate tacked it on an approp ation bill and passed Action w have been taken on the bill in th House within the next 24 hours. varying viewpoints and fundamen principles involved in the contr are interesting Objections Listed. The objections are these 1. Congress has delegated the making function to the Interst Qommerce Commission and not attempt by legislation rates. . The surcharge i as the latter was eljm last revenue act, thus portation cheaper. 3. The people mans are ir tiv small travelling If the railroad in benefit 4. If Congress rate-making power. should be tackle rates. Proponents’ Arguments Cited. roponents of should to make who ride public—about 4 re to be an ares the should codches b is ther head of passens s Iroads and can & extravagant to redu Commeres as not taken effectix al that inefficiency Pullman surcharges 1s centended, would stimulate the railroads to more al oper:- tion in other directions 2. The earning claus portation act permits tt up to a certain per some strong roads weaker are limited return The friends of the new say that if the Interst Commission doesn’t equalize these equities Congress should do it 3. The burden on the t lic has been great, espec: sales cost of commerc who keep men on the roa lic, therefore, is s ing the bill in the higher certain articles sold “on the road Coolidge Views Known. President Coolidge's views on making as disclosed in the past regarded as of such a positive natur as to preclude the possibility of proposed repeal in surcharges becor ing a law. He is said to b enough opposed to veto the appropr tion bill in question should it cor to him with such a change in it The Pullman Co. is not involvec because the rge is really ar extra railroad fare, the entire pr ceeds going to the railroads as charge for carrying the Pullman c The original charge is the rental sleeping car berths or parlor seats. operated aft Commission steps to rev reduction on of the trans oads to ea and w doing 1t ng cen not th ones ea all T pposed to be for car (Copyright, 1925.) (From the 5:30 Edition of Yesterday FAILURE LIKELY FORMANY BILLS Shoals, Dry Unit and Migra- tory Bird Measures Believed Doomed to Die. Muscle Shoals, the Cramton b for reorganization of the prohibitic unit and the migratory bird bill regarded administration leaders in the Senate as dead S0 far as t concerned Besldes the pending bill to amend the national tration now Haugen measure, now by issues session of Congress is banking laws, concen- will be on co-operative designed carry out |least a part of the farm gram recommended by t agricultural conference, and the rivers and harbors bill. Postal Pay Prospects Good. The last deficiency appropria measure will be passed and it is t expectation that the conference ports on the postal pay and rate crease and the interior and indepe ent offices supply bills can be got out of the way by noon on March 4 The general pension bill, wh heads the legislative program mapped out by the Republican steering commit- tee probably will go through the S ate with some amendments, leaders said, but whether there will be final congressional action is problematical Other Doubful Bills. the naval omni- the public buildings bill, other items on the program, have been plaeced in the doubtful column. Unless the banking bill, now pending and designed to permit national banks to operate branches under sharp re- strictions, is disposed of tomorrow it probably will be laid aside for the new Congress to handle. With the Senate adfoining yesterdav because of the death of e Medill McCormick, leaders now to have the body work under high pressure until March 4. A sessio from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. today Is planned with one of probably similar duration for Friday and also possibly for Sat- urday. That the Muscle Shoals bill sup- porters are still fighting was indi cated by an agreement on a revised report reached yesterday by the con ferees on the Underwood leasing measure. MAN ROBBED OF SHOES. Then Is Banged on Head When He Has No Money. the Capper- marketing to at relief pro- e President's French bus and spoliations, Hold-up men not only removed and appropriated the shoes from the feet of Samuel Riddles, colored, of 1224 M street, while he was walking at Thir- teenth dnd I streets last night, but rapped him on the head with a brick when they found he had no money, according to the report he filed with the police today. Descriptions of the two men, who were white, according to Riddles, were given to the first precinct, who are looking for them to answer charges of assault and robbery,