Evening Star Newspaper, May 25, 1926, Page 2

TSTUDENTS ALED [ e o-c oo " FRVIETORY RO Lansing Police Battle Youths Celebrating Ball Game. Bleachers Burned. Br the Assoriated Pr LANSING, Mich., May 25. -Seven students of Michigan State Collge spent last night in jail here, A num- ber of students and policemen are nursing bruises and cuts and an im- mense strip of wooden. bleachers at the athletic field at the college at East Lansing, three miles from here, was burned as a result of a student cele- br#ion of A base ball vietory last nizght. Michigan State defeated Mich- igan. big ten hase ball champions, § to 5, the first victory of the collegze over the university 11 years. After the victory students came (o Lansing and shortly after dark started a huge bonfire in the square opposite the capital. Police and firemen who tried to extinguish the hlaze were met with jeers from the atudent When the officers tried to disperse the mob a fight ensued in which officre claim bricks, stones and eggs were used by the college men Aas weapons. Police pushed the milling mass of students down the street toward the police station and there seven of the leaders were placed in jail. The students surrounded the jail and de. manded release of the men. Chief of Police Hackett of East Lansing finally persuaded the studenis to return to East Lansing They boarded street cars and went to the suburb. where. augmented by other members of the college. they went (0 the athletic field. after the bleachers were afire, with the students dancing and cheeving around their new “honfire.” Plans were then made for a ‘bolshevik™ day today. when all students would be ahsent from ciasses, College officiale have been unable to fix responsibility for the starting of the fire at the athletic field. Police were tn decide today whether charges will be placed against the students who were held in Jail here. TWO CHARGES FACE BOGUS NOBLEMAN, HELD WITHOUT BAIL (Continued fs First Page.) June 17, taking $40.000 worth of her valuables with him. Prospects of bringing him 1o Washington for trial are very dim, according tn Inspector of Detectives Henry G. Pratt. who pointed out that other cities have much greater liens upon his presence for trials. The capture of this recognized premier of American confidence men in the Philadelphia barhes shop ves-| terday by New Y detective: ended a search for him. was not hounded Iy i kLmiis nor State nor section line: in his scope of operations. He showe: preju- dice against any section of the cour.- try in so far as his bus ness was con- cerned. All he needed. police siate, was an opportunity to (aix tn an at- tractive, wealthy woman. of eiigible qualifications. for & shori pace of time, before his schemes commenced te stallize, and bring in divi- % and Philadelphia long Natlon-wide the “Baron ‘Beaverhrook-Martin” chapter of his historv was typical of his modus operandi. He met Mrs, Martin at a fashionable local hote whelmed her with attentions. H chowered tokens of esteem and affec tion upon her. He gave her rare value and jeweiry which had come into his possession through a prior successful operation in New York. On June 17, 1925, the couple were married at Rockville, Md,, Rev. €. G. Goode. On June 1§ Baron Cornelins Reaverbrook was in posses- cion of $40,000 worth of his bride’s securities and valuables. On June 19 he was heading for parts unknown. He left hir suit case at the fashion able hotel wherein he made his abode. Found Stolen Jewels. Lone months therea‘ter, in Octoler, 1825, Mrs. Martin one afternoon read a copy of The Evening Star, recount Ing the detaile of the arrest of one John W. Weidemeier in Si. Louix on October 12. iced that among persons this ? under- stond to have fleeced of jewelry wa Mrs. Rose M. Rurken of New Yori City, from whom he was reported 1o have taken $110.000 worth of gems and jewels shortly after his marriage to her and to have decamped to parta unknown. Mre. Martin looked over her collection of $34.500 worth jewelry which her hushand showered on her. On some, she found the initiale, “R. R: on others, M. R Rolieving that they belonz to Mrs. Rurken. she « an attorner and turned them over to the Police Department. Mrs. Burken came down from New York, identified the fewelry and Mrs. Mariin turned the items over to he Mre. Burken was the same sort of a yietim of the confidence operations of the ma swindler, From St. Louis soon fterward ii was learned that Reaverh Weidemeier-von Fl- der-von Edward Sewards was tmplicated in a 1 ng of suspect- ed swindling woman who had his affection and valuables 10 him, ween d entrusted e was placed on $5.000 hond. nevertheless, for a hear- ing on October 24, around and the hond was there for Beaverbrook's appearance, but there wag no Beaverbrook to he found. From that day nntil his arrest yes. terday in the barber shop of a fash. fonable Philadelphia hutel he was not heard from. FLOWER FUND GROWS. $70.45 Contributed Through The Star Today—Total, $568.10. The Memorial day flower fund, now being rajsed by the G. A. R. and allied veterans' organizations in order that R8.000 veterans' graves in this area suitably may he decorated May 30, was increased today hy $79.45 in subecriptions sent to The Star. The total amount contributed through The Star today reached $568.10. Acknowledgment is made today of contributions by patrons of the Earle ‘Theater in the amount of $78.45, and ‘by Mary E. Simpson, in the sum of $1. WILL RESTOCK STREAM. Maryland Official to Supervise Fish Distribution. Special Dispatch to The Star. v 25.—State Con- servation foner Swepson Farle left here yesterday for an in- spection of the State fish thatchery at Lewistown, Frederick Gounty. During his vieit he will_supervise the distri- bution of nearly 300,000 fish to restock Maryland streams. More than 400,000 hrook trout will be piaced this month in Maryland streams, while 30,000 base and ~hout 30,000 crappiés will be distributed, in base ball |n‘ rings of | in fleecing a | convinced of | Orctober 24 rolled | i i Short | | | i | | not 1 ‘ | | by | | | of | dents to visit had | tion ! R. | Sc might | house nsulted | ka ave i | i | | ! | . JOHN B. DICKMA) Below: FRANK J. COLEMAN Leaders of District of Columbia and Maryland Federation of Labor, which recently indorsed representation for Capital in Congress. HIGH SCHOOL CLASS AT MODEL HOMES Problems of Construction in Star’s Demonstration Ex- plained to Studqnts. | I'he class in afchitecture of the M Kinley Manual Training School, the leadership of their Ins Walten, this morning visited two of the ideal homes projects heing spon- sored hy The Star. The class. which is composed of ahout 35 students. left the school, at hus chartered hy The Star. They firsi visited the group of row houses being constructed at Decatur between Fourth and Fifth streets by | the Cafritz Construction Co. The en- | iite scheme of these houses was ex- | plained to the students by Louis Justement, the architect, who is one the nine members of the local chap- of the American Institute of | Architects, who form part of the com- miitee assistinz In carrying out the demonstration plan. Pwrpose of Plan was explained to the clase that emonsiration was e home owne n the beautification apital hy pointing the way io hetter architecture, par- tieulariy in regard to smail houses. . The various treatments. such »s set- backs, arrangements of the front and hack gardens and unusual treatment | of the rew house project, were de- talied to the students, as well as a thorough explanation of the style of architecture. . After a study of the various c struction and engineering problems of this particular project, the party proceeded 10 that in Wesley Ielghts, which is the second largest detached house of the demonstration. This house, which is being con- ructed by W. €. and A. N. Miller and was designed by Delos Smith ®lso of the American Institute of Ar chitects, is a brick Georgian type. Problems Are Explained. The problems of the detached and W house are widely diversified and A thorough explanation of the differ- nee in designing and erection of a oup of row houses on A compara- tively flat site and a detached house on the natural contour of the ground was explained. Detail in regard to the conformity of the general scheme of the archi- tecture and placement of the two types in respect to the surrounding development and natural contonrs of the vicinity was pointed out. This Is the second group of stu- The Star's demonst Last Friday the Home Beaut ful Club of the Langley Junlor High School visited the detached Ideal use at Thirteenth street and Alns- e, Other technical classes of the Dis- trict public schools will visit on more of the nine demonstration ects In Washington and its environs. These classes will visit the houses while in course of construction so 1o zet a practical demonstration, After the hpuses are complete and furnished the classes in home eco- nomics and domestlc science will visit them. own. 1 the purpose of the only to encou ship. bt to assist the National he migratory bird bill remained the unfinished business in the Sen- ate. enaior Walsh, Demq thy rat, of i, defended xecutive of President Coulidge re. lating o the employment of State officers as prohibitlon agents. The Senate passed resolution offered by Senator Means, can. of Colorado, p ¢ of flugs on cRing_the peopie also to ohmerve November 11 each year, The Senate passed a bill prevent- | ing the District Court of Appeals from hearing appeals from inter- locutory orders of the Diatrict Su- eme Court in criminal cases. Claims committee met to con- sider relief hill. Committee on territories held an executive session. House. X The House sent the branch bank- ing bill to conference. Took up legislation providing for 12 additional district Federal Judges. Ways and mesns committee co sidering legisiation affecting im portation of goods from the Philip- pine Islands. Interstate commerce commitiee continued hearing on rallroad con- solidation. . Agricultural committee considers deveral bills. Public lands committee, in execu- tive semsion, considers committee calendar, Judiciary committee holdr regu- Jar_meeting in executive session, Post office committae considers committee calendar in executive session. Committee on mines and mmh!at considers war minerals relief '} inent | Seventh and Rhode Tsland avenue, in | Yolce In their own { cumbent from Baltimore. | the States. | satisfied | depart, for the present, from the pro. THE EVENING 'STAR. WASHINGTON, D. C. TUESDAY, MAY 25 1926. LIBIRBIDYBAKS SUFRAGE ORI Maryland Convention Adopts Resolution Strongly Support- ing Seats in Congress. Indorsing the stand taken fle\'eml! weeks ago by the Central Labor Unicn | of Washington, the Maryland State and District of Columbia Federati of Labor has gone on record for the | movement to sacure for residentr of | the. Capital representation in Con- gress and in the electoral college. The action of the federation, was {taken at the annual convention which | Md., and was Initiated by John R. Dickman, a Washingion man, 8 prom- fzure in local labor councils| and one who has worked indefatigably for suffrage in the Capital for mor than a score of years, i At the same time the federation | adopted a rexolution urging all eity and county officiala 1o free. type K | establishments using gas heaters from | the danger of carbon monoxide gax | oisoning. The suffrage resolution unanimons. Iy passed hy the federation follows: Plea for Citizens' Rights. “Whereas the denial of the rights of citizenship to the people of the District of Columbia is repugnant to the Constitution of the United States, and to our form of government en-| Jjoyed by all the States and Territories: | and “Whereas the people of the Dist of Columbia seek through a consti- tutional amendment to secure nation- al representation In Congress and the electora! college as & means of gain- ing citizenship rights and the hallot | to select representatives who Are hona fide residents and conversant with the conditions and needs of the District of Columbla: and “Whereas the Central Labor Union of Washington has registered fits unanimous indorsement that national representation in the Congress of the United Stater and the electoral col- lege he granted to the citizens of the Diatrict of Columbia: Therefore be is “Resolved, That the Maryland State and District of Columbla Federation of Labor, in cpnvention assembled in the city of Salishury. Md.. hereby in- | dorses the action of the Central Labor T'nion in support of the plan to se- | cure national representation in thei C‘ongrese of the United States and in| the electoral college for the citizens | of the District of Columbi Status of Residents. Mr. Dickman explained to the fed- eration meeting that the residents of the Capital City now have no airect fralvs: that they | are governed hy three Commissioners appointed by the President of the United States. and that Congress is..in | effect, a board of aldermen of the city. Mr. Dickman. three times president of Columbia Typographical Unio chairman of the committee for lab co-operation of the national vepre. sentation committee and a steady worker for District suffrage. was elecied president of the federation, succgeding J. F. Broehning, the in closed a few A ago at Salisbur | | ““Representation in Congress, if car- on the same plan nsed in! Mr. Dickman said today. “wonld give us four duly elected of: ficers of the people of the District of Columbhia who would know the! trend of popular thought here. have ried out | their fingers on the puise of the city| and know which way to vote in any matter involving the welfare of the | Capital. We are now in the position! of explaining to others—men from | alifornia, s, Wisconsin, New | gland and Stafés far away from| the City of Washington—about affairs | on which they can have little knowl edge—affa local and peculiar to Washington and which are only thor- oughly underatood by men who make this city their home and have lived | here fe many yvears. We are cer-| tainly not in a satisfactory position.” Commission Form Indorsed. Mr. Dickman said he was entively th the present cominission ment, and would not | form of gove posal to secure representation in Con- gress and in the electoral college, the two Senators and members of the House to he elected by vote of the people of the District. He explained | that under the present apportionment plan followed in the States the Dis- trict would have two members of the House. Frank J. Coleman, re-elected secre- tary of the federation at the Salis- bury meeting, expressed similar views. Mr. Dickman said he was satisfled that under the new administration the differencer between local unions in Maryland would be composed dur- ing the current vear and that all membera of the afiliated unions vconld work harmoniously together. The territory of the federation extends (hroughout the entire State of Mary- land, including all types of labor or- ganizations in its membership. Long Work for Suffrage. The association of the new presi- dent of the federation with the move- ment to gain suffrage for the people of the District of Columbia has been continuous over the past two decades, his activity dealing largely with the haeking of labor for the suffrage| movement. Twenty years ago M:. Dickman was a member of a com- mittee which held meetings and Initiated-a move to interest the peo- ple of Washington in suffrage. In- sufficient interest was shown at that time, he said, to justify continuance of the committeer work. He has worked through the vears since that time with the various organizations and individuals laboring toward the end. .‘al Dickman was a representative trom Columbia Typographical Union to the International pographical vention in 1886, when the Childs- Drexel gift of $10,000 out of which witimately grew the Union Printers’ tome at Colorado Springs, Col first announced. He was also gate to the International convention at Providence, where resolutions la ing the groundwork for proper sani- tary measures in typesetting estab- lishments were passed. Out of these resolutions have grown model laws which are now in effect in most of the States. BULLET STRIKES WOMAN SITTING IN PORCH SWING Mrs. Irene A. Haag Not Seriously ‘Wounded—S8hot Fired From Darkness, She Reports. A shot coming out of the darkness last nighlt struck and slightly wound ed Mrs. Ivene A. #2ag, 20 years old, of Cottage Hill, an she sat in a awing on the porch with Johu E. Ruppert, 19 years old, of 934 D street south. west. The bullet hit the woman in the left hip, then glanced and inflicted another fiesh wound in her left ankle. Mrs. Haag, who is separated from her husband, went to the ninth pre. cinct to rTeport, then was taken to Casualty Hospital and returned home after treatment. 8he told the police she heurd the report of the piatol and almnst simul- taneously felt the hullet fi;ke. Noth- ing was sedn of the person who did the ‘shooting. At hér request police are “géarching for her husbind. Cheer leaders w ight of June 4. Left to right: Mi f (Wasbington will root for Miss Myrtle Posey and her six opponents in_the National Oratorical Contest at the Washington Auditorium, Myrtle Posey, Angus Heeke, Alphens Walter, Manuel Rice, Eiwood Kidwell, Burton Langhenry and Jams Star Photo.) HAWLEY GIRL TELLS OF GARROLL PARTY Admits She Sat in Bathtub. Says She Was Offered Bribe Since. By the Associated Press. | NEW YORK. May 25.—Joyce Haw- {ley testified today In the perjury trial tof Karl Carroll, theatrical producer, ! that she not only occupied a bathtuh jon the stage of the Farl Carroll The- | ater, but that she was drunk when | she got into it, from liguor served her |in the theater. She also testified that | #he had been offered $350 by an asso {clate of Carroll if she would appear {before the grand jury and say there |was no champagne or wine served |t the party. The trial was delayed today when | Mixs Hawley, who was xcheduled to be the first witnees, falled to appear. | United States District Attorney Ruck Madison. PLAN FULL HONORS 10 ROYAL SWEDES | Officials in New York and Na- tional Capital to Greet Visitors Thursday. e | Though Crown Prince Gustavus | Adolphus and Crown Princess Loulse of Sweden will have the official tatus of “guests of the Nation” on thelr tour of the United States, they will recefve the highest honors from the Federal authorities during their three days' sojourn in this city, and from the State and municipal authori- tiex in all the cities included in their itinerary. On their arrival at New York City rhursday morning they will be re.| ceived officially by J. Rutler Wright. | Assiatant Secretary of State, as the | personal representative of I'resident Coolldge with a small staff of assist- | ants. including Col. Oscar N. Solbert of the Reserve Corps, formerly mili- tary aide to the President. who has bheen specially detalled to serve as aide to the erown prince during his stay in the United States; by W. Ba Swedish Minister to the United ; and the members of his staff and by the mavor of New York City and a| citizens’ bmimittee, e on Special Train. 1 ption at the City Hall, 3 . accom- panied by the President’s representa- tives and the Swedish Minister's party, will board a special traln for this city, where they are due about 5 o'clock. Recretary Kellogg and other members of the cabinet will greet them on their arrival at the Union Station and a troop of cavalry from | Fort Meyer will escort the crown prince and the crown princess and their suites to the Swedish legation, 2249 R street, where they will bhe domiciled during their short stay in this city. Thursday evening the Minister of Sweden and Mme, Bostrom will give a dinner and reception at the legation for the distinguished visitors and Fri- day’ morning the latter will make an official call on the President and Mrs. Coolidge, who will give a dinner in their honor at the AVhite IHouse in the evening. The British Ambassador and Lady Howard will be hosts at luncheon the same afternvon. Dedication of Memorial, Saturday afternoon - the roval visi- tors will take part in the ceremonies attending the dedication of the memo- vlal to John Ericsson, inventor of the Monltor, in West Potomac Pa in the evening will give a rec at the Swedish legation. Sunday morning the prince and princess will attend services at the Luther Memo- rial Church on Thomas Circle and in the afternoon will make a pilgrimage | to the tamb of Washington at Mount Vernon. Monday forenoon they will visit the Arlington National Cemetery and place a wreath on the grave of the Unknown Soldier, following which they will go to New York for a short rest on Long Island before crossing the country to San Francisco on their way to the Orient. Crossing the con- tinent they will make short stops at | Chicago, St. Paul, the Yellowstone Park, Salt Lake City and other cities, sailing from San Francisco August 1. During their stay in St. Paul they will be entertained by Secretary and Mrs. Kellogg. who will go there for that purpose, [ ADDITION BOUGHT FOR CHURCH HOME Wisconsin Avenue Property . Acquired by Mother’s Day Episcopal Gifts. ! The purchase of the dwelling house and lot known as the Sullivan prop- erty, which adjoins on the southeast the present property of the Episcopal Church Home, at 3315 Wisconsin ave- nue, was announced today. The pur- chase was made possible by the do- nations of the church people of \Wash ington, made on Mother's day, when an offering for this purpose was taken in the Episcopal churches of the city The present home was donated two years ago and furnishes a residence for 5 lonely women of the Episcopal Church. The new building will af- ford accommodations for 12 additional guests. A _committee has been ap- pointed to put the new building in condition and to conatruct a passage between the houses, both of which are detached buildings. The dividing line between the properties ran di- agonally’ from the corner of Wiscon- sin avenue and Macomb street, so that the Sullivan property had no frontage on Wisconsin avenue. 'he combined properties form a rectangular lot with a frontage on Wisconsin avenue of 135 feet and on Macomb street of 155 feet. ‘The home Is supported by gifts and legaclex and by the annual offerings on Mother's day. It i8 intended as a home for aged and infirm .men and women, but especially for those who are without families or friends. There arve.now on thé waiting list more than enough applicates to fill the new bullding. ‘ s o Luther Coming to U. 8. ESSEN, Germany. May 25 (®).—-Dr, Hans Luther, former chancellor, is making plans for a trip to the United States in June. The trip will be inci- dental to a tour of the world, SHOREHAM HOTEL TO GO ON AUCTION BLOCK TODAY Famous Hostelry to Attract Bid- ders—Local Financiers Re- ported Ready to Buy. The Shoreham Hotel, at Fifteenth amnd H streets, long a famous hosteiry in the Natlonal Capital, is being put up at auction at 2 o'clock this after- noon. ‘This property has engaged the at- tention of a number of prominent local and out.of-town real estate men for some time, and though there have heen many deals contemplated since the deciaion of the court to close the hotel, there has always been some dif- ficulty crop up to prevent the sale. At one time hoth New York and Philadel phia interests were on the verge of buying. The property generally is considered the Kkey site of the entire block in which it ix located. The rest of the block is owned by Edward K. Mclean, owner and publisher of the Washing ton Post. . Harry Wardman and Mr. MclLean each are making overtures to obtain the entire property, n.ccording to reports, PRESIDENT TO BAC POLICE USE ORDER DESPITE OBJECTION (Continued from Firkt Page.) introduced a resolution to prohibit State officers _from simultaneously holding any Federal position. It would also har Federal officlals from holding any position under a State. Meanwhile, in the Senate, a Demo- crat—Walsh of Montana—came to the defense of the legallty of the execu- tive arder, “The President of the United States has heen criticized concerning the insuance of an executive order.’” Sen- ator Waish hegan. “I have no wai rant. of course. to apeak for him either here or elsewhere. but I cannot, un- leks some erronecus conclusion may be drawn. remain silent in the face of statements that it was a umurpa- tion of power and. violative of the Con- stitution. Our attention has not heen cailed 10 any specific section of th Constitution that has heen violated.” Reads Text of Order. Senator Walsh then read the text of the order, emphasizing that the President used the words “may ap- point” and that the order &lso spe- cifically stated that it would not ap- ply to States where the local law would prohibit a State officer from act- ing ax a Federal agent. “He has not appointed anybody,” said Senator Walsh, referring to the text of the order. “He has not made a _sweeping order appointing all State offcers.” “Did the order do anything except announce a policy?” inquired Senator Rorah, Republican. of Idaho. “That's all.” Senator Walsh replied. Senator Walsh ventured the opinion that it is quite likely the officials of the Government who appoint prohi- bitlon agents simply wantéd to know if it would be agreeable to the Presi- dent if they designated certain State officers, and that in all probability the executive order was merely the President’s answer to those officials. Several Senators questioned Senator Walsh regarding technical legal diffi- culties that might arise where one man sought to act both as a State and Federal officer. Senator George, Democrat, Georgla declared that whevever man undertakes 10 serve (W0 master his duties invarlably conflict. Under flre in Congress and else- where on grounds that it is uncon- stitutional and its purpose finadvis- able, the executive order ix held by Attorney General Sargent to be lega His decision was muade public vester- day. Secretury Mellon, meanwhile, has conceded that he would mot have recommended promulgation of the order it he had foreseen the contro- veray it has aroused, but, since it “is doing no harm,” he does not plan to urge it revocation. His view as to the harmfulnens of the order, how- ever, was not shared by Senator Robinson of Arkansas, the Democratic leader, who described it as “the worst blow that has been struck against pro- hibition,” even though this effect was unintentional. ! In the m prohibition Francise of ifornia, whe that it should pvending a conference with Secretary Andrews. Ar- ts already worked out with some deputy sheriffs in California for co-operation with Federal officlals e prohibition in that State, v officials have explained, caused the promulgation of the order, which was designed to give fheir activities legal status. No general application of the order has been contemplated, Secretary Mellon emphasized yesterday, adding that it would be put into effect in other regiona only at the request of State authorities and with the con- sent of the individual officers affected. Ar far an California is concerned. Green, although feeling that “the rea iscue has heen lost sight of or defi- nitely distorted,” said he had ‘“no intention of attempting to impose the rule on those officials who resiat it.” The purpose, he explained, was to give rural deputy sheriffs the Federal authority contemplated, and not to apply the order in populous centers. Durving the discussion which has followed publication of the order sug- gestiona that the prohibition issue be disposed of through a referendum have been growing. Senator Robin- son joined the ranks of those favor- ing such an expression by the voters, saying he thought it “would ald Con- | gress in intelligently disposing of the subject.” Hix personal opinion was that in a national réferendum five or six States would return large wet majorities and that thé. remainder of the country would vote dry. New York aiready has decided upep a State referendum, and a similar canvas of public sentiment i being sought by political leaders in Penn- vivania and Illinois. Working in a maller field, the San Francisco city and county board of supervisors alto November ballot through submission of & proposition urging modification of the Volstead act. A referendum in Ohio haa been pro- posed by Maurice Maschke, Repub- lican leader, to solve the problem for the legislators In that State, and this modification committee of 200 formed at Cleveland yesterday with Benedict Crowell, former A. ant Secretary of War, as tempora chairman. This committee §a expected to work out plans to get the subject hefore the voters through an organization simi- lar to that which w developed in Pennsylvania prior to the primaries, in which Representative Vare, run- ning on a wet platform, defeated Renator Pepper and Gov. Pinchot for the Republican senatorial nomination. SENATE WORKING FOR ADIOURNMENT Way 0Out of Jungle of Pending Bills. By the Associated Prees. Anxious for adjournment. but bogged down in a morass of legisla- tion, the Senate turned hopefuily to- day to tha Republican steering com- mittee to point the way out. Conferences among leaders having failed to bring order out of the chaos prevailing a full 10 davs after the first tentative date set for adjonrn- ment. there was doubt that the ste. ing committee would be ahle to ol the problem. Pressure upon the, Senate for ths passage of this bill or that is exert- ed from many sources and even the most optimistic are about readv to Quit guessing as to the probable date of adjournment. Meanwhile a number of Republi- can Senators running for renomina- tion are eager to get home to eon- duct their campaigns. They have seen three of the five Senators who have carried on a more or less long- distance contest go down in defeat, and they feel their chances would he improved if they could get home to give .a personal account of their stewardship. Bird Bill Pending. With these conflicting cross cur- rents of hope and apprehension meet- ng in the Senate, the migratory bird bill. which has been before it for a week or more, continues the spe- clal order of business. While the Senate wrestles with this problem. it has in the offing such problems as these: Farm relief, including the adminis- tration’s co-operative marketing bill, passed by the House weeks ago. Expansion of the Army Air Serv- ice to provide 1,800 serviceable air- planes at the end of five years, and the Nuvy's $85.000,000 aircraft-build- tng program, proposing 1,600 new planes and two new dirigibles larger than the Shenandoah. The Irench wur debt agreement, approval of which at this session is urged by the administration. Enforcement Measure Included, ‘The administration bill proposing separate bureaus of prohibition and customs in the Treasury. The Goff bill, designed to put ad- ditional teeth into the Volstead act. The Dill bill, proposing to give the Government complete control over communication by radie. The Copeland bill for Government action in coal emergencies. o GERMANY SCORES MUTUAL SECURITY PLANS AT GENEVA inued from First Puge.) ponderantly superior military ‘force it was evident that their united strength should be greater thun that of any possible aggressor. In conclusion he stated that the French suggestion, it based upon the existing aituation, could only give temporary results and would hinder a real permanent solution of the whole problem, which, he declared, was uni- versal disarmament. American View Stated. The German declaration made by Count von Bernstorff and the state- ment thade by Hugh Gibson, Ameri- can delegate, that the United States would not place any obstacle to cer- tain disarmament discyssions invol! ing the League of Nations were in- cluded in the complete report adopted by the drafting committee, which will be submitted to the commission this evening. Mr. Gibson’s statement said that the American delegation was anxious to help bring about disarmament in every way possible, and that, there- fore, it had no objection to discussions on’ obligations entered into by mem- bers of the League of Natipns, “Natu- rally the American delegation could i mot be bound in any way by such dis- ounsiens in which it could not proper- Iy ta®e prrt,” Mr. Gibson said. This reservation refers particularly to pro- posals concerning’ Furopean sseurity and mutugl :assistance under the league covenant. has decided to place the issue on the | plan probably will be supported by a | Steering Committee - Seeks | EASTERN T0 CHEER EACH OF ORATORS, None in Finals Will Feel| Friendless Due to Real Sportsmanship. Hats oft to Charles Hart, principal, and each and every one of the ap- proximately 2,000 students of Fastern High School for planning a featore in connection with the national finals of the third annual National Oratori- cal Contest at the Washington Audi- torim on the night of June 4, which stampa them s true-blue sportsmen and promises to stand out as the most striking event of the evening! With the Washington I packed with partisan Easternért and several thousand Washington school pupils and parents, all Myrtle Posey rooters, it would be only natural that they should confine their cheering for the local favorite. If distance should prevent the other six district finalists from having admirers present of suffi- cient size to compete with the local rooters, it simply can't be helped. Difference Here Assured. This has been the situation in many of the cities where the district finals have been held and the docal enthusi- asta have unwittingly made their out- of-town contestanis feel friendless, but Principal Hart has decreed that an altogether different treatment shall be accorded Miss Posey’s competitors. What he plans and modestly states he believes is the only fair and square thing to do fs a stunt so unselfish and considerate that one tingles with admiration for him and all Eastern: ers when they speak of it. It's sim- ply this: ix uniformed Eastern High School heer leaders today the achool yells of each of the six outof-town _ district contestants, &0 when on June 4 they take their place on the platform in their su preme moment the Washington Audi- torium will resound with the chant of their own school vell from the throats of hundreds of Eastern Higx School pupils. In short, through this unprecedent- ed display of sportsmanship, Herbert Wenig, from the Hollywood High School on the Pacific Coast, w ceive an ovation of identical strength with that accorded Miss Posey, the ear-old Eastern iligh School senfor, who is bidding for additional fame in the town of her birth. Own Cheers Received. The fact that Principal Hart had this ambitious stunt under way was revealed to Randolph Leigh, director of the national contest, today when the former dropped a casual remark on the progress that was heing made. Mr. Leigh has been informed that a promptly as the various district final- ists have heen named Mr. Hart has wired their achools for the yeils. In most cases the text of the yells was wired hack promptly and the cheer leaders today gave evidence they will be able to put them on with the same snap and enthusiasm as they can their own Punch and Judy. The lateat vell received—that of the North Side High School of Minneapo- lis, Minn.—which will be represented in the contest by Miss Guita Bear- man, particularly has won the favor of the cheer leaders. It follows: Walakazoo, Kazwo, Kazzoo; Walakazoo Ka Zi las ahe gave her firat t Auditorium | are” practicing | re- | ner put Irvin 8. Cobb, swriter and xuest at the bathtub part: stand apd then requ because of Miss Hawley's ahsanc went into conference with Judze dard and intimated that he might ask a warrant for the showgirl. Misunderstood Time. She strolled into the court an hour and a half late, offering the explana- tion that she had read in a newspaper that she wax to be the fourth witness of the day and not the first. The trial was immediately resumed with Miss Hawley on the stand. Dressed in a mauve gown with hat to match and a gray coat, Mise Haw- lexy was plainly nervous and excited mony, shift- ing in the witness stand and twisting her gloves in her hands. Before testifying about the details of the bathtuh party- the witness said that Joyce Hawley was not her right name, that she was born in Chicago 17 years ago and .came to this ecity last August. . She said that her occu- pation was that of a chorus girl. Says Carroll Invited Her. Miss Hawley testified that she at- tended the bath tub party at Mr. Car roll's Invitation, arriving about mid- night. Asked what happened afier her arrival, she said I “Mr. Carroll told me to go hehind { the enrtain until the hath tub was | moved out on the stage. It was on the left-hand side of the stage, looking toward the audience. “Did you look in asked. “Any ligquid in §t?" “Yes, there was a red liguid in it.” “Did you drink from it?" “I had three or four drinks." “Did you have any other drinks aside from what was in the tub? “Yes, Chris Scaife or Jimmy Carroll gave me some from the table on the ElE o it?" she was What. effect did these drinks have on you Counsel for Carroll interposed an objection, but Judge Goddard permit- ted the question to be answered, re- marking that the witness should per- haps know better than any one eise. “It got me drunk,” Miss Hawl swered. Says Carroll Led Her. The witness was then asked what (happened after the Bath tuh was moved to the center of the stage. Mr. Carroll said. “Baby. all right, ! 80 behind the curtain.’ " she testified. “So you went there? “Yes.” “Then what happened?" Miss Hawley replied that she had on one small garment and her shoes and Mr. Carroll came up with an opera clouk and led her to the bathtub. “Did you see them put anything in the tub?” . “Yes, they poured in some liquid from green hottles.” “How much was in the tub?"” | “About an inch and a half { “Did you get into the tul I did. 1 stayed about five min- Cobb Takes Stand. Cobb testified that as he was about to leave the Earl Carroll Theater early in the morning of last February {23, Carroll urged him to remain. as ihe was “going to put on a stunt of |a girl in a tub.” On crossexamina- jtion by counsel for Carroll, whe i charged with perjury in connection with grand jury investigation of the bath tub incident. Cobb said that he was a close personal acquaintance, the theatrical man and that so far as he knew Carroll's reputation for veracity was excellent. Saw Rosy Liquid. Cobb testified that he saw a * liquid in the bathtub, but in respense to & question whether he drank any of it he answered, “I did not : answers to questions smacked of his profession a= a humorist. Asked if he had any talks with Car. several talks, the substance of oo Rah, Rah, h Side High. DR. C. W. CHILDS DIES AT AGE OF 62 Colored Physician Was a Member of Board of Education Until 1915. Dr. Creed W. Childs, 62 years old, colored. a member of the Board of FEducation until 1915, and who held several important positions with the District Health Department, died at his residence, 1911 L. street, Sunday afternoon. Dr, Childs served as sunitary food ‘inspector of the Health Depart- ment, medical inspector of the con- tagious disease depurtment of the District and as physiclan to the poo He had been a clerk the Coast and Geodetic Survey and Pension Of. fice and had served ax one of the presidents of the Anti-Saloon League of this city Born in Utah, Ala., Dr, Childs came to this city and, after completing his early education, attended the Medical School of Howard University, from which he was graduated in the class o‘l,’ ]lh’l l}-l:mwlt"!:'n? of the organizers of the ico-Chirurgical Soclety the District. o by Funeral services will be conducted in the Zion Baptist Church tomorrow afternoon at 1 o'clock, with Rev, W, L. Washington officiating. Dr. Childs was twice married. His first wife was Bettie A. Beck. By this union five children were born, Who survive him. - They are Mrs. Rosa Baughman, nklin F. Chiids, Beatrice 0. Childs, Mansfleld E. Childs and Cree¢ W. Childe, jr. His second wife, who survives him, Mrs. Henrietta Bacchus Childs, was a teacher in the Public Schools of Richmond. * e Two Extra Degrees. | From the Bomton Transeript. *‘Haz the son you sent away to col- lege got his degree vet?" “1 should say so. Why, he wrote laat week that the faculty had called him in and given him the third degree. That boy’s ambitious!” ' “What was it?" “I was about to leave the theater and had started to get my hat and coat and stick. Mr. Carroll asked why I was leaving so soon, as he was go- ing to have a little stunt of a girl in a hathtul “What did you do then?" Returns to Theater, “I left the theater by the stage door, but I returned about half an hour Iater.” Cobb already had testified that he had seen the tuh on the stage, but on hie return he said it was nearer the center. At one point he was asked: ““You are one of the foremost writers New York?" “In my own opinion,” was the reply, “I am.’ The witness stumbled on the spell- ing of Pol Roger champagne, spelling “Paul,” but later corrected him- self. in sald the liquid in the tub, how- did not resemble any liquor with which he waa famlliar. ‘The witness reiterated that all he had to drink was near beer and min. eral water, but admitted he saw bot. tles which usually are associated with wine. Under cross-examination he said that he had seen non-intexicating beverages in the same type of bottles. Says He Drinks Little. “Do you drink, Mr. Cohh? ant United States Attorney asked him. “1 never drink brandy or whisky, except for medicinal purposes, and that ravely,” he replied. And champagne?” never drink it any more.” “And cocktails?" “I take a cocktail occasionally when I am reasonably certain that the alcoholic content is not\lmmedluely fatal.” You were offered a drink ffom the Ansist- Harlan tul Yes, but I did not accept.” ————— e —— Ohio Gas Tax Pays. COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 25 (#).— Ohio’s two cent gasoline tax produced a net revenue of approximately $12. 000,000 or $1.000.000. per nonth for the first year of its operation, the State tax commission sald today. The approximate net.receipts to April 18,-the year's end, $11,945,346.54. This is ‘approxima wiat the, tax expeet: to vield when