Evening Star Newspaper, November 27, 1925, Page 4

- q - TELLS HOW PUBLIC GAN HELP POLICE Inspector Grant Issues List of “Don’ts” for Use in Anti- Bandit Campaign. A list of “Don’ts.” aimed a Washingtonians who handle money in considerable sums, from the lethargy and false sense of security into which relative immunity from the operations of experts in banditry and hold-ups have lulled them. was issued today by Inspector C. L. Grant, chief of detec- tives, who appealed for public co-oper- ation In the anti-handit campaign. “We need the help of the people in enforclng all laws,” Tnspector Grant said, “and the greatest need at the present time is for individuals to help themselves and to help us 1 ing every possible degree of care, pru- dence and vigilance in protecting thefr valuables. “Don't leave money and jewelry at home and think it safe to lock the door and put the key under the mat or in the letter hox “Don't be displaying larze sums of money in banks or public places, un less absolutely necessary “Don’t fafl to notify police at first instance of a crime of violence or of a suspicious happening. Call Main 4000. Tt is free In emergencies. “Don't allow messengers or em- ployes to walk the streets of the city with the little tell-tale hlack satchel without some one nccompinying them for protection. Don’t overlook the ad. ditional safety of transporting such things from banks to business places in automobiles with more than one in such a car. “Don’t keep ‘any larger amount of eash on hand in a business house than 18 necessary at any one time. “Don't fail to provide protection of some sort If it Is necessary to keep a large amount on hand.” These summarize the requirements police would like Washinitonians to live up to. The promulgation of these “don’ts” by Inspector Grant is a purely protective measure, for the purpose of locking the =zarage door before the machine is lifted Washington has outgrown the age stage.” Inspector Grant said. With practically half a million In habitants it is versing into true metro- politan proportions. The city must necessarily expect wider possibilities for crime than existed heretofore. There are more husiness houses. more banks, more public gathering places here today than 10 vears ago. is much more money in circulation since the war. Thieves and hold-up men recognize that fact. Citizens must understand that the police are here to help them, but a_cardinal rule should be to take such preventive steps as to make it most dificult to provide an opportunity for a eriminal operatio “We will work to of to clear up this situatior help of citizens in ou rousing r utmost limits but we need work. The general conditions In the city will be | far brighter if protective measures are recognized and prudent steps taken by the citizens before It is necessary to call in polic: ‘I am positive this is a sporadic outbreak. I am convinced that we will ‘get a break’ in the near future, We are plugging along and we have not had the past marked by any out- standing faflures in this line. If it is possible for the most capable detec- tives, working in the most energetic fashion, to bring these offenders to Justice. Washingtonians may rest as- sured it will be done. careful!” BERLINER’S AUTO FOUND BY ROADSIDE NEAR ELLICOTT CITY nued from Pa automobile. Capt; Wosch after a close examination. The Walter Reed soldier was caught about 4 o'clock this morning as a result of a trap set by the Montgomery County police and Vie- tor M. Kew of the tenth precinct of the Metropolitan force. Hiding in the Takoma Park hardware store, the scene of an unsuccessful burglary several days ago, the police officers, according to their story. saw Private Way trying to force an entrance to Dudley’s drug store. When surprised by the officers, it was said, the sol- dier offered no resistance and was taken to the Montgomery County jail in Rockville. Admits Minor Robberies. Although the police say Way ad- mitted to a number of the recent smaller rcbberies in the District. they have been unable to connect him with some of the recent sensa- tional hold-ups. Among the pleces the soldier is said to have admitted robbing are the Sanitary Grocer: Bachrach’s Grocery, the Park Lunch Joom, Loscola’s Delicatessen Store and Murphy's Garage. all Takoma Park establishments. The trap was set for its soldier victim as a sequel to the serles of yobberies in Takoma Park, which bad aroused the entire populace of the Maryland town. Last night Po- TNceman Earl Burdine of the Mont- mery County force and Policeman ew secreted themselves In the rdware store and after a long gil were rewarded in seeing a fig- the shilhoutted against the drug store and making strenuous efforts to gwin_entrance to the place. A loaded revolver and a kit of bur- ar's tools were taken from Ware, cording to the police. The police also revealed that the oldier confessed a criminal career hich caused him to serve five terms fn correctional institutions in Pennsyl- vania. He has served only three months in the Army. He is 24 yvears old and a native of Connellsville, Pa. Headquarters Detectives _Fowler, laherty and Tally went to Rockville oon after Ware's arrest to question him concerning other hold-ups, and in an effort to learn whether he had been connected in any way with the #plonde” terror. CHIMPANZEE reported, LIKE DOCTOR. Lifts Silver, Examines Wound and Forcibly Squeezes Out Particle. Prom the Boston Post. A long and elaborate serles of tests to determine the mentality of apes and chimpanzees showed among other things that chipanzees are subject to sudden, unaccountable rages; that they easily get bored, and will not do on one day what they could do . before; that they have “crazes,” which conf tinue for a few weeks and then dle out, and that the older they grow the more indolent they become. Sometimes their behavior is seem- ngly human; one story told by the author will suffice: “I went up to a chimpanzee on one occasion when I had run a splinter nto one of my fingers, and pointed it t to him. He examined the wound, meized my hand and forced out the splinter by two very skillful but some- what painful squeezes with his finger- nafls; he then examined my hand again very closely and let it fall, sutls- flea with his work.” observy- | There | Meanwhile, be | | | | | | | he | fered by rebutted by the prosecution, but that | nemses_to deny THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. ©, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1925. MITCHELL PARTLY SUSTAINED | BY ARMY’S Allegation That Hawaiian Maneuvers Were Marred by Lack of Cohesion Right, Gen. Eltinge Testifies on Stand. (Continued_from First Page.) much time. Mr. Reld explnined his constant objections as heing due to the manner in which the rebuttal tes- timony was offered. The object of the prosecution morning was to deny the charges of Col. Mitchell that no defense plans are in existence for the Hawaiian Is- lands. After more than two hours of argument the only apparent result was that the prosecution contended there are plans for the defense of the islands, but they are in Hawail and could not be produced in court. Fur- ther, the prosecution endeavored to prove there is an Army project for the Mid-Pacific possessions. With re- spect to the latter, which was intro. duced in court. this developed to con- tain only defense plans for the Island of Oahu, and, ip fact, was so labeled on the cover. Eltinge Qualified. Gen. Eltinge, who commands the Sth Infantry Brigade at the Georgla fort, was brought on the stand as an expert in war plans and projects, as he was engaged in this work on his last tour of d in Washingion. He succeeded in getting into the record definitions of these two terms, which are not synonomous, and caused much confusion in the court among counsel for both sides and the audi ence, Muj. Wilby., 2 member of the Army general staff, who when he joined the trial jud: wdvocate’s o about two weeks azo explained to the court w no lawyer,” had a difficult time matching wits with the alert Mr. Reid, Gol. Sherman Moreland, the t judge advocate. rushed to his junior's defense three times with pointed remarks about beefsteak and horses, which were not taken with as much amusement either by the law member or Mr. Reid as by the specta- this re the first witness actually to testify much time was lost discussion over the old question of how the court is to consider Col. Mitchell's defense—in extenuation and mitigation or actual defanse Again the matter was left undecided, but the fact was brought cut by the caurt that the defense would be given the right to rebut the prosecu- tion testimony new being offered in rebuttal. Gen. Eltinge on Stand. Brig. Gen. Leroy Eitinge, officer of the 8th Infantry Brigade at t McPherson, Ga., was the first witness placed on the stand by the prosecution. Maj. Francis B. Wilby of the general staff and an assistant to the prosecution was in charge of di- rect examination. He asked the wit ness to detail his record of service and Mr. Reid interrupted to inquire for what purpose the witness was testi- fying. “That purpose will appear in due season.” replied Col. Sherman More- ind, the trial judge advocate. “If this testimony s to be offered in extenuation or mitigation of the acts of the general staff I object Please tell the court if you have abandoned your decision that our tes- timony was in extenuation and miti gation, and if you have, it is our con- tention the prosecution testimony is not admissible,” said Mr. Reid. “The purpose of this fs in rebuttal to the testimony given by the accused and his witnesses. If evidence can be introduced, other evidence can be brought in in rebuttal,” said Col. Moreland. Voices Army Rights. “Further, this is to show that not only the testimony of the accused of- way of mitigation can be in reality. We have the right to whatever may be worthy of de- nial, to dispute, to modify, ang it will be shown to the satisfaction of this court that what he has put here for extenuation is in reality aggra- vation.” “We never contended or consented to our case being in mitigation,” re- plied Mr. Reid. ““We always took the ppsition that the truth was the en tire defense.” Col. Blanton Winship asked if Mr. Reid had any authority for his stand, and the defense counsel replied it was “general authority.” “Whether his testimony is in ex- tenuation or mitigation,” said Col. Moreland, “‘the accused comes into court and claims he has proved the truth of his charges, and then turning to us says, ‘What are you going to do about it? It is very peculiar in- deed. What they have a right to prove we have a right to deny and disprove.” Reld Denies Claims. “If they are offering testimony in extenuation of the acts of the general staff in not supplying our boys with proper airplanes, and so forth,” said Mr. Reid, “it is all right with us. But for them to bring in witnesses to deny what we sald, it is not admissible at this time.” Col. Moreland answered Mr. Reid by declaring the War Department br the general staff was not on trial. “We are seeking to disprove the evi- dence he has offered on any grounds,” continued the colonel. Mr. Reid declared if the prosecu- tion offered the testimony in denial of his testimony the defense has a right to rebut it. “Don’t overlook the fact,” he said, addressing Col. Moreland, “you are in the defense now and we are in the prosecution’s place. We have the right to rebuttal. If they claim our testimony was in mitigation they have no right to introduce wit- the facts we pre- sented." Col. Winship recalled that at the outset of the trial the judge advocate sald he was willing to admit in evi- dence any proof offered In extenua- tion or mitigation. “Twice I raised that question myself,” said Col. Win- “My opinion was that the char- | ship. acter of the evidence would not be af- fected one way or other, whether the ruling was In actual defense or ex- tenuation and mitigation. There we are today.” Urged Decision Earlier. ““We've been insistent that our proof wag in absolute defense,” sald Mr. Reid. “I suggested the matter be de- cided when we finished our testimony, and now they are going ahead and bringing in witnesses.” Col. Winship thought the court should announce for what purpose the defense testimony would be considered. He also declared at this time that the defense could rebut any testimony of- fered by the prosecution now. “I will _say again,” continued the law member, “the court is ready to pass on the question any time you raise it. “1 suggest that the counsel for the accused and the trial judge advocate get together on this. Mr. Reid replied that in the final argument the question would have to be determined anyhow, no matter what is done now, and the matter ended there. Gen. . Eltinge recited his service record and Gen. Howze raised a ques- tion if it would be necessary for each witness to go into this detail. Mr. Reld sald he had no objections to omitting it, but the witness would be without foundation or qualification to discuss matters that followed. “What s a war plan?’ asked Maj. Wilby of Gen. Eltinge. Mr. Reld ob- Jected, declaring the writing is the st evidence. Col. Winship thought was hardly necessary to tell the ! into informal recess for about 15 min- { tion will admit that.” FIRST WITNESS court what a_ war plan is, but Maj. Wilby Insisted that the question be answered, “because the defense has said there were no war plans in Hawalil.” Col. Winship then let the question be answered and *ne witness gave the following definition “A war plan embodies four things: First, an estimate of the possible means that might be brought against the United States: second, estimate of the means that might be required to meet such an attack: third, outline of method by which necessary means would be established for the defense, assembled and turned over to the vari- ous units, and, fourth, schedule of routes and times of movement of the material and personnel.” Explains Plans’ Differences. Siate the difference between a war plan and a plan of tactical op- eratjon.” A tactical plan I8 used for em- ployment against an enemy after his strength and condition have been de- termined,” replied the witness. s it customary to have tactical plans on hand in time of peace?” Mr. Reid objected to Maj. Wilby asking about tactical plans when the witness was put on the stand to dis- cuss war pla The question was wrong in form and substance, he contended. Col. Winship overruled the obgection and the witness replied ‘It was not customary to have tac- tical plans on hand in time of peace. “What is a major army project? Again Mr. Reid objected, but Col Winship thought the witness was Gualified to discuss this. Maj. Wilby said the purpose of the question was to show later why all Army projects have not been carried out by the War Department. Objection Overruled. ‘We'll be glad to stipulate that.” mid Mr. Reid, but Maj. Wilby thought that was not the point of the matter. Mr. Reid’s objection was overruled and there followed a protest against the decision and a mild argument among the prosecution. the law mem ber and the defense. In the end Mr. teid withdrew his objection, and the question was answered by the wit ness, as follows A major Army project estimate of means required out a national defense act.” When Wilby endeavored to Kave tne witness state how many Army projects existed Mr. Reid ob- jected and the question finally was not answered. Then the witness w asked what were the dyties of the keneral staff and again Mr. Retd ob- jected on the grounds that official documents were the best evidence of | the official dutfes. Col. Winship al-| lowed the witness to answer so far | as his duties with the general staff were concerned and Gen. Eltinge an- nounced that he was allotted certain profects outlined in various docu- ments. Mr. Refd protested this an- wer, declaring that the documents should be introduced, and the law member of the court expressed the opinfon that Mr. Reid probably was correct, is an to carry Counsel in Wrangle. There ensued a wrangle, during which Col. Moreland broke in with the assertion that if what Mr. Reld sald held true it would be nece: to bring a horse into court a blacksmith was _testifving about shoeing a horse. Maj. Gullion also joined in with the remark that apparently Mr. Reid was entering a field with which he was not familiar and sald it was regrettable that Mitchell's chief counsel didn't con- fer with his eminent military coun- sel, Col. Herbert A. White. The question finally ended with permission of the court for the wit- ness to state what he did_ while a member of the general staff, with a cautioning against going too far in | such matters. “Did you have charge of the de- | fense project for the Hawaiian Islands?" asked Maj. Wilby. “Yes,” replied the witness. “Did you have anything to do with the preparation of the defense plan for the Hawalian Islands?” inquired the prosecutor. Reid Again Objects. Replying in the negative, Maj. | Wilby then asked the difference be- tween a defense project and a defense plan. An objection by defense coun- sel was overruled by the court, and Gen. Eltinge explained that the de- fense project provided means for car- rying out a defense act, while a de- fense plan was a local provision for carrying out phases of the project of local concern. At this point Maj. Wilby announced that he wished to show the court a secret document, which he declared was the defense project for the Ha- walfan Islands. As the custodian of records gathered up a foot-high stack of typewritten sheets Mr. Reed pro- tested against this move unless he was permitted to see the document and learn its date, contending that | otherwise it was “merely a bundle of papers. Maj. Wilby started to have the wit- ness identify the document and state its date, but Mr. Reid continued to object when Gen. Eltinge admitted having seen this document previously, but expressed uncertainty as to its date. “I object to the witness testifying about anything which is uncertain. He should testify to something he knows to be a fact. 1 can find the date myself if you let me look at the papers,” shouted Mr. Reid. Col. Winship then ordered the mass of papers turned over to the defense for examination, and the court went utes while Mr. Reid, Col. White, Col. Mitchell and other defense assistants d.rl‘vlded up the papers and scrutinized them. Plans for Oahu. ‘When the court assembled Mr. Reld announced that “an inspection of this bundle of papers discloses they are not war plans for the Hawalian Islands, but defense plans for the Island of Oahu. I think the prosecu- Maj. Wilby replied the title on the bundle stated they were plans for Oahw. The witness was asked when these plans were made and before he could reply Mr. Reid objected on the ground there was nothing to show where they were made. Gen. Eltinge explained this information was contained on the face of the bundle and Col. Winship thought there was no use of going into that matter. “Do you know the approximate cost of the project”? asked Maj. Wilby. Mr. Reid objected and Col. Winship inquired “What has that got to do with 1t Maj. Wilby explained the question was quite relevant because it would show why the project had not been completed to date. Mr. Reild demand- ed that the estimates be brought in from the War Department and Maj. Wilby declared the witness was familiar with it. “That's_just what we object to,” said Mr. Reid. Clings to Objection. “You can't bring witnesses in here to give figures from memory,” de- clared Col. Winship, addressing Maj. ‘Wilby. You must bring in the docu- ments themselves to sup, _ any point you want to make.” 2 Col. Morsland interrupted the | sel observation that all that was neces- sary in this particular instance w: to have the witness give his judgment, but Mr. Reld clung to his objection and demanded the papers. “Did you prepare the estimate ked Col. Winship of the witness. “They were prepared under my di- rection.” “Where are the estimates?” tinued the law member. “#They are in the War Department the witness replied and then the law member sustained Mr. Reid’s objection. Col. Moreland, showing much ex citement, jumped up and declared: “In other words, then, the prosecutfon is not permitted to prove the difference in estimates set down by figures and what the witness knows?" Witness Should Know. “You've offered the project in evi dence,” said Col. Winship in reply, “and if the estimates are a part of it then you try to prove by your own witness it Is not a statement of fact.” Col. Moreland thought that was not the case and when Col. Winship asked what was the purpose of having the witness give his own figures Col Moreland replied heatedly “If a man decided to buy a pound of beefsteak and figures up in his notebook it wili cost 50 cents, and if he is brought into court and asked how much the steak would cost he won't have to go home and get his notebo “I don’t think that replied Col. Winship. of counsel for the tained.” he next question put to the wit ness by Maj. Wilby concerned the priority of the completion of the Hawailan project in relation to other Army projects. it wus fifth on a list of 17, but Mr. Reid objected. demanding the list be brought in evidence. The objection thix con an answer,” Che objection accused s sus time was over- | ruled. “Are there any defense plans for Hawail in existence”” Maj. asked, resuming the ex: Refd again objected, wanting to the plans. Col. Winship asked whe they were and Maj. Wilby replied they were in Hawall Papers Best Evidence. “Does the judge advocate contend that the best evidence is the witness on the stand?” asked Col. Winship “Yes.” replied Col. Moreland. “It's the old question of having to prove the existence o a horse by bringing him into court.” “Well, suppose the defense objects that there isn't such a thing?”" asked aw member. “IUs up to them plied Col. Moreland. The law member asked the witness if he knew where the plans were and Gen. Eltinge thought they might be in the war plan section of the War Department “It is my opinion that the papers are the best evidence.” declared Col Winship. “The best way to settle the question s to bring them in and let them speak for themselves. The pa pers are the best evidence and the objection of the defense is sustained.” to prove it.” re Reid Loses Point. Over numerous objections by the defense, Maj. Wilby managed 1o get into the record the orders forming the Joint Army and Navy Board and the Joint Aeronaut Board. Mr Reid objected when Maj. Wilby be- £an to question the witness about how the Joint Army and Navy Board functioned, Maj. Wilby an- nounced to the court that the prose- cution intended to show the actu: method used in establishing defense polictes in _co.operation with the Army and Navy and later to point out how aviation plans are worked out. Mr. Reid replied that the prose- cution should introduce in evidence documents showing these policies and indicating, so far as air polcles are concerned, whether flying officers signed them. The court finally al- lowed Maj. Wilby to continue his line of questioning, after it had been as-| sured that the prosecution was en- deavoring to rebut the defense testi- mony regarding alleged lack of a general aviation policy When Gen. Eltinge testified that the Joint Aeronautical Board acted as technical adviser on avia ters to the Joint Army and Board, Mr. Reid called for the pres tation’ of the general order forming the Joint Aeronautical Board prosecution produced the order started to read it, but defense coun- objected on the ground that it wasn't necessary to repeat the orders to the court. Wilby Reads Order. Maj. Wilby apologetically explained to the court that this would be the last order he would read, and with that understanding he was allowed to proceed. “Who are the members of the joint Army and Navy board?’ asked Maj Wilby. Mr. Reld objected, deman: ng the records be produced or the source of the witnesses' knowledge be given. Col. Moreland, arising, ad- dressed Mr. Reid as follows: “I am surprised that the learned defense counsel didn't object to the witness giving his own name. He should have gotten the War Depart- ment records to prove it."” The court- room was thrown into laughter by this third pointed remark of the here- tofore quiet and conservative colonel, and Mr. Refd moved the statement be stricken from the record. “My objection today has been that the prosecutio hasn’t produced case properly Winship_thought the matter could be settled easily by producing the official records. ~Col. Moreland again rose and declared: “If that's to be the case there won't be any more records left in the department. It's come to the point where we can’t ask the witness the name of the Presi- dent of the United States without | bringing in the election returns.” Courtroom Laughs. Neither the court nor Mr. Reid took cognizance of this observation, al- though the spectators did. Mr. Reid added the reason for his objections were that the witness is not on duty here or connected with the department in a manner to be an ex- pert. “Do you know who the board mem- bers are?” asked Col. W inship. “Only by reputation,” replied the |$tap envging umersnf 'Studebaker Have the Roof Weather-tightened —NOW, so you won't have any trouble when 8now comes. c You can depend upon our tinners making your “‘overhead” 100% weath- erproof at the most rea- sonable cost - consistent. with reliable work. Prompt service. i Maurice J. Colbert TR 8016-3017 I N G The witness replied | | detafl | its i 1 | | | | | { | | | | 1 1 | the deferce, | been | | i | { | be ¥ twhen he was out there last Summer | the | the defense, had told the court in re Victim of Bandit | Finds‘His Watch In Own Mail Box Not all bandit loot has been kept by the stick-up artists dur- Ing Washington's latest crime wave, Robert Hoffman, 1762 Cor- coran street, a victim, discovered to his surprise yesterday when he looked in his mafl box Hoffman had been picked up by two men in an automobile a Conduit and Foxall roads. Wed nesday, with promise of u * but before they had driven far he had been held up and relieved of his watch, knife and chain and about $8 in cash. After the rob- bery Hoffman had been pushed out of the car and the bandits fled. Yesterday afternoon when Hoff- man looked in his mail box he found the watch, chain and knife wrapped in a copy of a newspa- per. which told the story of his hold-up. There was nothing in the rkage to give any clue as to the motive of the bandits m returning the loot sttt b PP witness. to the prosecution Col. Winship showed considerable irritation and addressed Maj. Wilby in no uncertain stern voice to th effect that he had been responsible for the loss of a great deal of time by asking questions which drew ob- jections and which easily could have heen xettled by bringing in the rec- ords. The law member nlso instruc ed the prosecution not to vring wit- nesses into court Lo recite from 1aeni- ory the contents of certain « ments in the possession of the ernment. “The documents ouxht for the other x| [ he said. “The witness sa the war plans for Hawali Mr. Reid nodded and smiled Tov- to amine. he suw and he's got to tell you all ft. If the plans were hrought the court could examine them. Mr. Reid said he wantel to make position of the defense clex which was, “We say there are no plans for the defense of Hawaii. If there are any, bring them in | May Be Chief of Staff. Gen. Eltinge testified that it is pos sible for Air Service officers to become chief of staff, deputy chief of staff or chief of the War Plans Divis He said that some are now eligible for such posts He also testifled that there is in ex istence a general war plan for the ific and particularly for the Philip e Islands, but refused to dwell upon it further on the grounds it was con fidenti: ter. He testitied he was present during the Hawaiian maneuvers as senior um pire Army or island’s side. In thi: asked if he kne Brandt had | nt to the Hawaiian Islinds during the maneuvers. Mr. Reid ob. jected the prosecution produced correspondence showing that Maj Brandt was sent to Hawaii as an Air Service officer to take the place of Maj. E. M. Goolrick, whose services had been reported as unsatisfactory, and not, as Maj. Brandt himselt had testified, because “there were no war planes in Hawaii.” Testified Plans Were Lacking. Maj. Brandt, who was a witness for about here | ¢ Maj. Gerald C. sponse to questions that presur m that the ordered him to Hawaii be alleged lack of war plans. The prosecution then took a new tack and hegan to question Gen. El- tinge as to the effect that three sep arate commands would have had dur- Ing the Hawallan maneuvers. There was considerable objection by Mr. Reld, as a result of which the prose. cution explained that it wanted the witness to testify as to the effect of separate commands for the Army, Na and Afr Service. as proposad Col. Mitchell “The Army is concerned with duty on land, and the Navy with duty on the water,” the witness stated. “They overiap at the shore line. An addi- tional service overlapping both the Army and the Navy would make co ordination impossible.” Consulted Air Experts. Gen. Eltinge said that if the true plan of attack for the Hawaiian maneuvers had been published in a newspaper, as had been charged by this plan would have of no assistance to a foreign it was his cneral staff 1se of this PAID ON SAVINGS DEPOSITS MORRIS PLAN BANK { been Under Supervision U. S. Treasury 1408 H ST. N. W. $3.50 Philadelphia $3.25 Chester | $3.00 Wilmington AND RETURN SUNDAYS December 6 and 20 Special Train es Washington (Union Station) 30 AM. Ar. Wilmington 10:05 A.M.. Chest 10:28 AAL. Philadelphia, Broad Strect, 10560 AN Returning, leaves Broad Street Station 733 PM West Philadelphia 7 .. Chester 7:59 M., Wilmington 8:19 P.M. 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Eltinge replied he thought not. | Planes in Hawali “War.” | “Then why was it reported that| the Janding of an enemy air force on the Island of Molakai would have | frustrated if there had heen! of command?” demanded Mr if there had unity Reid. “I don’t know that the taken,” replied the “But the enemy air fc were al- lowed make “a landing on this island, were they not?” persisted Mr. Reid. “Yes, tinge. ‘Was any action taken to stop this occupation of Molakai by these a forces?” the witness was asked. H. replied in the negativ It was here that Gen. Eltinge in ef- fect admitted that this move by the enemy air forces, if it had been un checked in time of war, would have affected “adversely” the defenses of the Hawafian group. Mr. Reld questioned Gen. Eltinge about an official visit he paid to the commanding general of the Hawailan department in 1921, during which he examined a defense plan for the is lands. Gen. Eltinge said he could not member whether re was provi sion in this plan for an air force. ARGENTINE’S WHEAT SHORTAGE IS SMALL Rains Help Crop in South—Sur- plus for Export Now Estimated at 181,530,000 Bushels. that was so,” said Gen. El nd Chicago Daily N Argentina, ) damage in the of Cordoba and Santa Fe, which is behind the present market ement, is not alarmingly serious. There is every indication that the Argentine crop will be 30,000,000 bushe] rger than last year, despite the lighter yield in the damaged area Three former crop estimators of the American Department of Agricul ture figured that the government's crop estin e of November 13 s probably reduceable by only 14,000,000 bushels, because opportune rains in the province of Buenos Aires make certain an increased vield over a large area which will ely counterbal ance the loss in the north. The lighter yield in Cordoba and Santa Fe is traceable to rust, frost, hail and excessive heat. Red rust vas one of the least important fac: . American experts say that the light head of the plant is the result of September frost. The present market excitement is due to the fact that the trade esti- mates had not made allowances for the damage already existing. Some trade estimates were as high as 275, 000,000 bushe! The Government it vas 2 00,000 bushels, and even rediuced by 14,000,000, is 40,000 bushels larger than a year Exportable surplus is estimated at 173.000,000 bushels. A representative of the American Department of Agriculture estimates the crop at 229,200,000, which, making allowances for carryover and home consumption, leaves 181,530,000 bushels | for export. (Copyright, 1925 by Chicago Daily News Co.) A new process for making potas- sium sulphate from green sand will give 1,000 years' supply of potash for_the American farmer. Soft coals and other substitutes Fairmont Lump— promptly delivered. 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" Mr. Silver read the notice, but said nothing. 1In his sermon, however, he spoke of the wonders of sclence, and especially of airships. “It will not he =, he sald, “‘before they will be in common use. I can imagine man of this congregation getting into a b afrplane on Sunday morning and g ing to some church many miles awa to hear some good musi LID T ) Home of the Worumbo Overcoat own " In O’Coats! “This smash through the lIine of prices w 1 give every man in Washington a real reason to rejc While the prices, our sturd Fashion Shop’s “line” of Overcoats provides a stone- tack™ beats down wall defense against Wintry winds. The first signal is “S; nine!” cty and v-five for forty- %49 for values up to $60 and $65 Overcoats that are surely entitled to “All-American” honors. solid Blues! WORUMBOS—"Red” world—are included in Beautifully tailored with our famous quilted satin linings. 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