Evening Star Newspaper, May 5, 1925, Page 22

) HOLD PEARL HARBOR BASIS OF DEFENGE Core of Protective System at Cahu, Hawaii, Naval Of- ficers Declare. By the Associated Press. HONOLULU, May 5.—The impor: tance of Pearl Harbor as the core of the Island of Oahu defenses and the basis of the United States defenses in the Pacific was emphasized by naval officers who toured the base with a party of newspaper men yesterday. The immediate improvement needed at Pearl Harbor, the naval officers pointed out, is the dredging of the channel to a depth of 45 feet to per- mit the entrance of the mightiest United States dreadnaught under any wed conditions. Deepening _of the channel to 45 feet also would pro- vide a port of refuge for crippled hips with increased draft. The age at the harbor would be ed by the dredging of some , and thereby would accommo- date the entire American armada in case of war. Another Need Stressed. Another need to which the naval officers referred was that of aircraft havin rger cruising range than machines now here possess. In this connection it was pointed out that air- craft defending the Island of Oahu, in the recent sham battle, against attacking sea for was unable t the attackin to prevent the suci 1 landing of a force of marines aleiwa, due to the restricted cruising radius of the Possibility of danger to Pearl Har-| bor in event of war was seen when the naval officers began discussing the sea fishing privi now held in many cases by companies composed of aliens ineligible to citizenship. 'he fishing rights were granted to estates by the monarchy yvears > and the estates in turn leased the rights to companies. It pointed out that mpans owned by such com- panies free range of waters even inside Pearl Harbor proper, per- mitting them to gain _invaluable knowledge of the harbor defenses. Solution of Problem Suggested. The sole solution of this’problem, it was said by the officers, would be the condemnation of all private fish- ing rights by the Gevernment. it was understood unofficially that Admiral Robert E. Coontz, command- er-in-chief of the United States fleet, and Maj. Gen. John L. Hines, chief of staff of the Army, addressed the third session of the critique yesterday, giv- ing preliminary opinions as to the out- f the recent maneuvers, ac- o their respective views. The critique today started with a presentation of the rebuttal argument of the Black defense forces, after which the Blue attacking fleet force adherents will be given opportunity for final rebuttal, it was understood. FURNITURE PRICE PROBE UNDER WAY IN CHICAGO Federal Grand Jury to Ask 250 Witnesses Why War-Time Peak Prices Prevail. By the Associated Press. CHICAGO, May 5.—Scores of wit- nesses were here last night to testify before the Federal grand jury in an investigation of ‘the activities of ap- proximately 300 furniture mahufac- turers. The body. will detérmine, . it possible, why “gome” furniture prices have remained: at war-time levels or gone higher since the war, and vhether the Sherman anti-trust law | been violated. Walter L Chap- , head of the Chapman Furniture of Des Moines, Towa, is to be the t witnes: Government undertook the in- some time ago. B A" corps of experts and stenog- raphers were at work today examin- ing books and records stored in the Building. Prosecutor Roger ant attorney general, has 0 subpoenas, cailing witnesses ‘ireless apparatus with specially pre. ed aerials which lights an electric e at a_distance of five feet. RELIEF ASSOCIATION DECISION CONFIRMED Appellate Court Upholds Removal of Brosnan Estate Administrator and Denial of Accounting. The removal of John Brosnan, jr., as administrator of the estate of his father, John Brosnan, was upheld yesterday by the District Court of Ap- Deals in an opinion by Chief Justice Martin. The appellate tribunal also affirmed the action of the District Su- preme Court in refusing an accounting asked in the suits brought by the five sisters of Brosnan in connection with his management of the Provident Relief Association. Brosnan is required to pay over sident of the association” to the National Savings and Trust Company, the new administrator, which is em- powered to demand a surrender of all Brosnan. In sustaining the action of the low- er court, it is said, the decision con- firms the claim of John Brosnan, jr., that he is the owner of 497 shares of the stock of the Provident Relief As- soclation, which it was claimed was only nominally in his name, but really belonged to his father's estate. HIT AERIAL TARGET. Frequent Scores Are Made in Pa- cific Coast Air Defense Tests. SAN FRANCISCO, May 5.—A series of demonstrations held at Fort Scott here yesterday to test the accuracy of ground defense against aerial at tack disclosed that frequent hits had been made on a sleeve-shaped target at heights varying from 1,000 to 1,500 feet. Military authorities, in announcing the results, sald that the hits were scored by a .30-callber machine gun. The target was 10 feet long and 3 feet in diameter. The demonstrations were conducted by members of the 634 Coast Guard Artillery, an anti afrcraft regiment, statloned at Fort Scott. Duchess of York Il LONDON, May 5.—The Westmin- ster Gazette says it learns that the Juchess of York has been kept in- doors for the last three days by a throat affection, which is character- ized as not serious. (The_duchess, who was Lady Eliza- beth Bowes-Lyon, was married to King George's second son in April, 1923) ldo\ For Relieving HEADACHE NEURALGIA TOOTHACHE RHEUMATISM Ask Your Druggist A new managcmcnt! 5 A new product! 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At an mbly last week the following girls were awarded " by Miss Belle Meyers and_Di New- ton, principal: Mary. Surface and Lucllle Weber. s were awarded to Allee Flanagan and Josephine Stevens, honorable mention in fencing A senior class meeting was called last weelk for the selection of the clz night officers. Those elected wer Class poet, Alice Graham; giftatorian, Robinson Glazebrook; historian, Ty- The Quickest Way to “Doll Up” Your Car —is to -“Da-Cote” it. Varnish Co. Auto Enamel is easy to apply, always gives excellent results if you follow DRIES Overnight. In black, white and colors, Da-Cote Auto Enamel Black $1. Screen Enamel, black, 75¢ Qt.; green, $1 Q. S-W Best Rouf pal'nt, 52 Gal. S-W House Paints, most colors, $4.10 Gal. Ask about OUR DEFERRED PAYMENT PLAN for property owners. It 3 0 YOUR HOUSE AT ONCE and PAY LATER. D. C. DISTRIBUTORS OF SHERWIN-WILLIAMS, MURPHY VARNISH COMPANY AND OTHER WIDELY KNOWN PAINT PRODUCTS DYER BROTHERS directions properly. -| Spring. 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The hockey games were started last Fall, but due to bad weather the remaining games are to be played this seniors; Fuzzy Wilson, juniors, and Lillian Lindquist, sophomores, will retain their positions and the teams for the most part will be the same as those of last Fall. STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C., U. S. Expert to Lecture. Dr. Edward Burkholder of the De- partment of Agriculture will lecture on “The Cycle of Life” at the Ham- line Methodist Episcopal Church, Fourteenth and Smerson streets, Thursday evening at 8 o'clock. Miss Vesta Pollock, Fred East and E. R. Embry will give a group of songs and the New Jerusalem Masonic Glee volces will sing. The pro- gram will be conducted by John T. Skinner. 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