Evening Star Newspaper, February 17, 1927, Page 5

CLAIMS BODY PLEA HELD SIGNIFIGANT Borah Proposal Seen as Bolstering Arbitration of Mexican Oil Issues. BY DAVID LAWRENCE. Benator Borah's resolution asking that the life of the general claims convention be extended by the mutual consent of the Mexican and American governments is a signifi- cant step forward in the controversy over confiscation of ofl lands. It is unusual for the legislative branch of the Government to ask the Chief Executive to continue a treaty, negotiations usually initiated by the Department of State without regard to the advice of the Senate. But the general claims con- vention would expire in August, when as are Congress is not in session. The Borah resolution, which has Dheen favorably reported to the Sen ate by the foreign relations commit- tee, is a sort of advance consent to remove all doubt as to the attitude of the S te, which ratified the orginal claims’ convention. Extension By Agreement. The agreement indicated that an extension would have to be by joint agreement. ) ange of notes is sufficient, but in order that there might not be any legal dispute as to the binding character of the claims convention, the Senate is ask to agree in advance to the proposal. The fact that Senator Borah, who has been championing the cause of arbitration, has asked that the com- mission be continued means that he has recognized its utility as a_means of settling the oil disputes. For the commission can rule_on all claims that arise under the Mexican consti- tution or the laws of Mexico. 1f Mr. Coolidge or Mr. Kellogg had asked for the continuance of the com- mission at this time the move might have been construed as a weakening in the position taken by the executive branch of the Government here, for AND __THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, IBOARD INDORSES DR. BALLOU WELCOMES SCHOOL PROBE Board Votes Confidence in Supervisor, Ap~ proves Proposed Inquiry, and Takes Fling at Critics. A vote of confidence was given Dr.|Group, to J. F. Cook School; R. G. Frank W. Ballou, superintendent of schools, by members of the Board of Education at a regular meeting held in the Franklin School yesterday afternoon. In taking the unani action the board declared * the utmost confidence in the adminis- tration of Dr. Ballou and other admin- istrative officials.” The purpose of the vote of confi-| dence, it was stated, was to plainly | show the public that board members, who are _informed, whole-heartedly back Dr. Ballou up in his request for 74 additional school teachers before the House District subcommittee on appropriatians. The board also went forr record as approving the deci the Senate appropriations committee to have the Bureau of Efficiency make | a survey of the school system. The | members took the view the act was a | friendly one and voiced confidence the investigation will back up Dr. Ballou and the school administration and “perhaps silence some of our misin- formed and uninformed critics.” Investigation Welcome. “‘Speaking for muyself,” said Dr. Ballou in touching on the Bureau of | Efficiency investigation, “and I believe | for thos | responsibility of organizing and ad-| ministering the public schools, T want to advise the Board of Education that | we cordially welcome any impartial investigation of the organization and administration of our schools. “We are confident that such an in- vestigation will show that, while ob- viously there are possibilities of im- provement, the schools are being ad- ministered honestly and efficiently and with as much financial economy as is consistent with the high quality of education which we believe the people of the District of Columbia expect us to provide."" Henry Gilligan, board member, frankly declared at the board meeting that he resents recent accusations made at various civic meetings that the American_Government is really waliting for Mexico to change its policy withbut regard to the long drawn out process involved in sub- mitting claims to the commission. Temporary Safeguard Sought. No agreement has been reached as to what will happen to the American properties during the period they are engaged in litigation. Some tempo- rary working arrangement is desired which would safeguard the oil wells while the legal phases are being thrashed out. Secretary Kellogg's memorandum to the Senate, in compliance with the request for data contained in the Sen- ate resolution, reveals that the Ameri- can Government is standing pat on the contentions advanced under the ‘Wilson and Harding administrations— namely, that American citizens were invited to Mexico and given specific rights under Mexican laws, with a guarantee that their properties would ot be taken away from them with- out indemnification. On this broad principle of a contract entered into in good faith the Department of State intends to stand untit Mexico pro- poses some method of settlement by Judicial tribunal which will not affect the value of American rights while the tribunal considers the evidence. (Copyright. 1927.) WILL AID GALLAUDET. Bntertainment Will Be Given to Boost Memorial Plan. A program of entertainment under the auspices of the deaf of Washing- ton, to help raise money for the Ed- ward Miner Gallaudet memorial fund, will be given in Gailaudet College Sat- urday night at 8 o'clock. The program will include an ad- dress on the memorial fund by Dr. Percival Hall, president of the college: a recital, “Halls of Gallaudet,” by Miss Emma Cooke; a talk on “Pigs is Pigs,” by Rev. John H. Kent of New York; playet, “The Letter of Introduction,” by a cast of six per- sons; and a dancing exhibition by Miss Betty Raymond. The memorial fund is being raised by the alumni of Gallaudet to create a suitable memorial to the late Dr. Edward Miner Gallaudet, who served as president of the institution for 50 years. The sum of $50,000 is the amount sought, with each State and the District of Columbia assigned a quota. Money raised at the enter- tainment Saturday night will be ap- propriated towards the District’s quota. About $20,000 has been raised to date. . Insurance Men Meet. Representatives of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. in Maryland, Vir- ginia, Delaware and the District of Columbia met in business session a- the New Willard Hotel today. About 250 agents attended the sessions, which were concluded this afternoon at 2 o'clock The representatives will be present at a banquet to be given at the new Willard tonight at 7 o'clock. SHIPPING NEWS Arrivals at and_Sailings From New York, ARRIVED YESTERDAY. France—Havre Ancon—Cristobal Westphalia—Hamburg DUE TODAY. George—Bermuda A Marta John's 5 DUE TOMORROW, Republic—Bremerhaven .. ... .. Nerissa—St EXPECTED ARRIVALS AT N Adriatic—Mediterrane: Albert Ballin—Hamburg merican Shinper— London Aguitani Southampton Alaunia—TLivernool Pa T Pastores-—P President A eident SAILING TODAY American Farmer—Plymouth and Londo: 4:00 P.M 00 AM 1:00 AM Noon ine Noon ristob West, and Valparaiso Coamo—: n President Falfe—Buenos Aires Fanuco—Progreso ‘ SAILING TOMORROW. Bridgetown — Port au_ Prince. Puerto Colombla and Cartagena “Board of Education members are rub- | ber stamps.” Board Critics Warned. “I don't think,” sald Mr. Gilligan, “we should sit supinely by and let critles so_unfalrly assail members of this board. I have taken up a spe- cific case, and I serve notice that I will not let any such remarks go by unheeded or unchallenged as long as I am a member of this body.” Charles F. Carusi, acting president of the board, who presided, announced that a_decision just rendered by the controller general wil g0 a long way toward clarifying the recent salary question among certain junior high school teachers. By a vote of 3 to 2 the board voted to appoint C. C. McDuffle to the rank of head of the department of lan- guages at the Dunbar High School, effective today. The action was pre- ceded by feeling appeals made by Rev. F. 1. A. Bennett and Mrs. McNeill that another teacher who has served longer in the system should have re- ceived the promotion rather than Mr. McDuffie. Those who voted for the promotion of Mr. McDuffie were: Dr. J. Hayden Johnson, Mrs. Marie Hodg- Kins and Mr. Gilligan. Mr. Carusi did not vote, inasmuch as there was no tle. School Ready Monday. Notice was given that the Francis Junior High School is expected to be ready for occupancy on February 21, the Stuart Junior High on May 1 and the Macfarland annex the latter part of this week. Dr. Ballou, President Carusi and Mrs. McNeill were named a committee to decide whether permission should be given for the holding of a narcotic week in the schools. The committee was empowered not only to decide this question, but also to formulate a policy in the future on this question if they so desired. It appeared to be the opinion of the board that the crusades are becoming S0 numerous that they are interfering with the proper routine of the schools. Changes in Personnel. The following changes in personnel were approved: Resignations — Christlan Gates, teacher, class 1-A, Abbot Vocational School; Raymond Hewlett, engineer- Janitor, Wormiley School; Ernest Berk- eley, janitor, Brent School, and L. O. Baum, laborer, Eastern High School. Terminations—Margaret Call, teach- er, class 2-A, Jefferson Junior High School; Marjorie Bradley, teacher, class 2-A, Langley Junior High School: Augusta Kriener, teacher, class 2-A, Macfarland Junior High School; K. E. Stokes, teacher, class 2-A, Macfarland Junior High School; M. M. Flack, teacher, class 2-A, Columbia Junior High School, and George Walker, care- taker, Kandall Junior High School. Promotions—Mildred Amiss, teacher, from class 1-A, domestic art, to class 2-A, Columbia Junior High School; R. J. McGowan, teacher, Macfarland Junior High School, from class 2-A to 2-C; M. E. Bowen, teacher, Macfarland Junior High School, from class 2-A to 2-C; M. G. Matthews, teacher, Langley Junior High School, from class 2-A to Mary Short, teacher, t Junior High School, from class 2-A to 2-C; Raymond Wilkinson, from la- borer, Western High, to engineer-jani- tor, Phillips School; Louis Toliver, en- gineer-janitor, Phillips to Sumner School; Willlam Jackson, from engi- neer-janitor, Sumner, to janitor, Ran- dall Junior High School; Charles In- loes, from assistant engineer, Dunbar High, to engineer, Randall Junior; A C. Harrison, from janitor, Slater, to tant engineer Dunbar High hool; Samuel Cosby, from laborer, Douglas, to janitor, Slater School; Ferdinand Diegelmann, janitor, from Toner to Brent School; H. C. Fisher, ‘rom coal passer, Dunbar High, to fireman, Dunbar High School; George Monroe, from janitor, Cardozo, to en- gineer-janitor, Wormley School. Transfers Approved. Transfers D. Atkins, teacher class 1A, Brown School, from grade to 3; Marion Yancey, teacher cl 1A, Brown School, from grade 3 to 2; ¥. L. Reeves, principal class 6, from Truesdell to Toner School; M. L. “mith, principal class 6, from Toner o Truesdell School; D. J. Dyson, acher class 1A, from Monroe School rbery School; M. L. Dermod class 1A, from Monroe to Mor- zan School; P. McAuliffe, teacher, 1A. from Carbery to Monroe : Marion Smith, teacher class , from Petworth to Monroe School; R. Entwisle, teacher class 2C, from Macfarland Junior High to Stuart Junior High School; A. M. Kennelly, teacher class 2A, from Stuart to Jef- ferson Junior High School; J. G. Han- son, teacher class 2A, from Macfar- land to Stuart Junior High School; F. €. Chandler, teacher class 2C, from Stuart to Macfarland Junior High School: 1. I. Hunter, teacher class 1A, rom Edmonds-Maury to Pierce-Webb School; Lily Surasky, teacher class 24, from Hine to uart Junior High School; Mary Short, teacher, class 2A, from Hine to Stuart Junior High School; A. K. Swigart, teacher class 2A, from Hine to Stuart Junior High School; F. J. Jackson, teacher class 2A, from Hine to Stuart Junior High hool; Carroll Dorsey, fireman, from Verty, Dunbar High School to Randall Ju- nior High School; Eljgabeth Dough- teacher class 1A, Cardozo-Bell sciated with me in the |2 tobinson, teacher class 1A, Douglass- Twining_Group, to Sumner-Magruder Group; E. M. Palmer, teacher, class 1A, from Sumner-Magruder Group to Douglass-Twining Group; T. C. Alex- ander, teacher class 1A, from Mott to 4 Cook School; L. T. Leak, teacher 1A, from Mott to Douglass- Twining Group; E. L. Butcher, teach- er class 1A, from Wilson to Douglass- Twining School; E. B. Bruce, teacher class 1A, from Cleveland to Wilson School; M. D. Evans, teacher, class 1A. from Mott to Bruce School: A. G. Parks, teacher class 1A, from Bruce to Mott School: Edith Fleetwood, teacher class 1A, from Wilson to Cleveland School: W. A. Murray, teacher class 3A. from Dunbar High to Armstrong High School; I. W. Tyler, teacher, class 1A, speech improvement, to Douglass- Twining School. Appointments Made. Appointments—E. I. Cook, tempor- ary teacher class 1A, Abbot Vocational Schooi: R. L. Clegg, temporary teach- er class 1A, Abbot Vocational Schod Augusta Kriener, probationary teach- er class 2C, Macfarland Junior High School; K. E. Stokes, probationary teacher class 2C, Macfarland Juntor High School; M. M. Flack, probation- - teacher class 2C, Columbia Jun- ior High School; Nathan Buchalter, temporary teacher class 3A, Western High School: C. L. Hays, probationary teacher class 2 Junior High School; J. T. temporary teacher class 2A, Macfarland Junior High School; S. D. Franklin, proba- tionary teacher, class 1A, Domestic Art Department; Marion Dienelt, per- manent teacher class 1A, Domestic Art Department; Louis Niswonger, permanent teacher class 1A, Domestic Art Department; Elizabeth Law, manent teacher class French Cocational School; Christian Gates, permanent teacher class 1A, Abbot Vocational School; Carol Wroe, probationary teacher class 1A, Physi- cal Training Department: M. J. Free- bairn, probationary teacher class 1A, Lenox Vocational School; J. A. Ander- son, probationary teacher class 1A, Abbot Vocational School; G. P. Ash ton, probationary laborer, Douglas School; Harry Summers, probationary laborer, Randall Junior High School; W. E. Avers, probationary laborer, Randall Junior High School: W. H. Wright, probationary laborer, Eastern High School; Phillip Ryan, proba- tionary laborer, Western High School; Alfonso Williams, probationary coal passer, Dunbar High School; William Boyle, probationary janitor, Hyde School; W. K. Gross, probationary janitor, Toner School; J. E. Reynolds, probationary laborer, Central High School; M." B. Brown, temporary teacher, class 3A, Dunbar High School; B. R. Parker, probationary teacher class 14, Deanwood School; M. E. Fer guson, permanent teacher class 1A, Stevens School. JOINS OPTIMISTS’ CLUB. Civil Service Commission’s Secre- tary Now Member of Body. John Thomas Doyle, secretary of the Civil Service Commission, was made a member of the Optimists’ Club at'a meeting of the club at the Harrington Hotel yesterday noon. G. E. S. Willlams announced that the Optimists’ Club of Baltimore had been formed in that city and was mak- 1n§ good progress. Members of the Washington Optimists’ Club were asked to suggest the names of any Baltimoreans whom they thought would be likely candidates for mem- bership. The Chevy Chase Chanters, under the direction of Harndon Morsell en- tertained with a number of songs. The members of the Chevy Chase Chant- ers are: Leon Davis, Willlam A Domer, F. W. 8. Evans, Dr. C. F. Frailey, L. L. Gourley, R. G. Guaraldi, Alfred B. Hastings, Robert E. Kline, Herndon Morsell, Jumnes Nicholso: W. Norcross, E. O. Taland, Dr. F. Reynolds, R. L. Sanford, Lester § mp- son, T. F. Flattery, Carl F. Stuhler, Irving Cullar, B. C. Walford, H. C. Walford, Andrew J. Walker, William H. Waters and Roger C. Wells, s T Burned Smoking in Bed. Edward Duffel, 54 years old, of 1408 Pennsylvania avenue, was seriously burned yesterday when a cigarette which he was smoking in bed set fire to the bedclothing. His wife and daughter extinguished the flames and Duffel was taken to Emergency Hos- pital, where his condition is said to be serious. Ry Caravan Club Ladies’ Day. The Caravan Club of Almas : ple_will hold “ladigs’ day” lun(‘::ror:\ and George Washington birthday an- niversary celebration in the Ebbitt l{otel tomorrow afternoon at 12:30 o'clock. It was decided to celebrate Washington’s birthday anniversary to- morrow _instead of on February 2: A Man Who Owns An ILLINOIS-STERLING 17-Jewel Watch —can afford to bet on it be- cause it is GUARANTEED to give perfect service, or a new movement free. The factory and KAY stand back of this guarantee ! 3450 Pay $1.00 a Week 407 7th St. N.W. Phone Main 206 for Correct Time FISH WARNS VETS OF BIAS IN FRANGE Blease Tells Sergeant Jasper Post He Has No Third- term Objections. When the American Legion goes to Parls next Summer it will have to face charges that the United States has played a “Shylock” part in debt settlements, Representative Fish of New York told members of Sergt. Jasper Post, No. 13, at their second | annual banquet at the Army and Navy Club last night. “Tell them that the United States has canceled 53 per cent of its debt, and that the rest represents post-war obligations Mr, Fish urged the Le- gionnaires. He blamed Irench poli- ticians for the misunderstandings be- tween the two countries, and said the Legion will have an opportunity of telling the Frenchmen who fought in the war the real facts of the situation. Sing War Classic. The 75 members of the post at the dihner abandoned _conventional ap- St rewarded each speaker a couple of verses of “Hinky Dinky, Parley Voo." All of the speakers paid tribute to the brave of Sergt. Jasper at Fort Moultrie and Savannah in the Revo- lutionary War. After the praye tapg was sounded for the man for whom the post was named. Senator Blease of South Carolina urged preparedness of preventing anoth he was the only Democra’ Senate. He admitted that he saw no objection to a third term for President Coolidge. Maj. Gen. Amos A. Fries, depart- mental commander of the Leglon, scored derisive comments that have been made against the flag and against the characters of Washington and Lincoln. He wurged preparedness through an adequate Army and Navy. Hines Hits Pacifism. Director General Frank T. Hines of the Veterans' Bureau deplored pacifist talk, which, he said, was leading the Natfon into difficuities with other countries. Timothy F. Daley played several violin solos and Carson P. Frailey sang. The Army Band led the sing- ing. Post Comdr. Carl C. Brown pre- sided. James W. Boyer was chairman of the dinner committee, which includ- ed Esmond H. Callahan, William L. Thomas, James F. Callahan and Wil- bur C. Pickett. e g BRAINERD OF OKLAHOMA GETS I. C. C. NOMINATION President Sends Choice to Senate in Place of Cyrus E. Woods, Rejected Appointee. The nomination of Ezra Brainerd jr.. of Oklahoma, to fill the vacancy on’the Interstate Commerce Commis- | sion, was sent to the Senate yester- day by President Coolidge. Mr. | Brainerd succeeds Frederick 1. Cox of | New Jersey, who was not reappointed | after completing his term recently. President Coolidge first nominated Cyrus E. Woods of Pennsylvania, the former Ambassador to Spain, to this vacancy, but the Senate refused | to confirm his nomination. Mr. Brain- erd, it is understood, was recommend- | ed to President Coolidge by Senator Harreld of Oklahoma. He 13 a Republican, was born in Vermont in 1875, was educated at Middlebury College and Colgate Uni- versity, and was also graduated in law in 1904 from the University of Michi- gan. He Is vice president of the First National Bank of Muskogee, Okla., which was organized by former Sena: tor Owen, Democrat, of Oklahoma. Mr. Owen also indorsed Mr. Brainerd for the position. PUBLISHER TO SPEAK. Perry Long to Address City Club's Luncheon Tomorrow. Perry Long, for 20 years an official of the Curtis Publishing Co., Philadel- phia, is to address the luncheon forum of the City Club tomorrow on “Twenty Years of Magazine Publishing.” Mr. Long is also chairman of the National Association of Printing House Execu- tives. In his talk he will give a resume of the business growth of the circulation of the Saturday Evening Post, Ladies' Home Journal and the"| Country Gentleman to a circulation of 14,000,000 copies per month, Guests of the City Club on this oc- casion are George Carter, public printer; Benn Durr, secretary of the Washington Typothetae, and John J. Deviny, Miller Saw Trimmer Co., Pitts- burgh. ' An invitation has been ex- tended to all members of the Washing- ton Typothetae to be present. RY CLEANIN T WOODRUFF'S 1o of the Highest Qunlity wid it couts Any " Length, ont Anz"Length, Only N.‘V., 3406 14th 10 18th Gloves @07 12th For Estimates, Main 1405, 1401, 7. Bring or enciose this ad with ordes. Be N.w. Rivcy orFl If you’ll leave your You can count on suj a Star | lic-spirited men or the municipality is ADVERTISEMENTS RECEIVED HERE D. C, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1927. LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD AMONG FEW UNDER PURCHASE RULING Survey Shows Most Buying of Property to Directors Without Limiting Prices. Local hoards of education in nearly all the States are given full authority to purchase property for school pur- poses, making the best bargains pos- sible, and this method generally has proved satisfactory, according to a survey made recently by the civic de- velopment department of the United States Chamber of Commerce. In Washington there is a limit on the price to be pald of not more than 25 per cent above the assessed valua- tion. Cltles in only one State, Massa- chusetts, have a similar restriction. There it is upheld as necessary to pro- tect the public. Several of the 200 cities from which data was furnished, however, point out that the munici- pality often is considered as fair prey by the real estate owner, and recom- mend that purchases be made through professional real estate operators, act- ing_confidentially. The result in Washington has been to slow up purchases, because own- ers do not consider 25 per cent above the assessed valuation, even though assessments are supposed to be made on full valuation, is a fair price for their property. The survey shows that in other cities there is a great difference, sometimes amouriting to more than 100 per cent, between the assessed value and the price paid. Much Depends on Board. In the replies of many of the local Chamber of Commerce to the ques- tionnaire it is stressed that a great deal depends on having an honest public-spirited_school board, who will deal fairly with the owners and at the same time protect the public. Most States allow property to be acquired for school purposes either by pur- chase or condemnation, but the latter method seidom is used, the survey reveals. i In Alabama, the cities of Birming- ham and Montgomery are represented as thoroughly satisfied with the pres- ent system, although property pur- chased for $20,000 was assessed only at $4,000 in the latter city. The legal basis for assessment is 60 per cent, although the assessments really rep- resent about half of that. California cities pay approximately double the assessed value, which is legally half the real value, and rep- resent themselves generally as well satisfled. The Santa Cruz Chamber of Commerce in its reply emphasizes that school boards authorized to make purchases should be composed of men with more than ordinary knowledge of real estate values and should be able to see far into the future, So hat they can buy undeveloped lands. Committee Suggested. From Middletown, Conn., comes the suggestion that a committee of citi- zens should be empowered to se¥ a fair market value on property de- sired for school purposes. Fort My- ers, Miami and Miami Beach, Fla., represent themselves as well satisfied with the present system, but empha- | size that school boards must be pub- in danger of being swindled. Thomas- ville, Ga., suggests that a schedule be mapped out for 20 years in advance, and purchases made from time to| time in accordance with this schedule. The Belleville, IIl, Chamber of Commerce believes that the power to contract for the purchase of school property be left in the hands of the| board of education or municipal coun- cil, but that their acts be subject to approval by a referendum vote. Indiana cities apparently are well satisfled with the present method by which school boards are given full au- thority, but Indianapolis suggests that they should be restricted to a price set upon the property by dis- interested appraisers. At present no appraisal is necessary. Terre Haute approves the present system, but be- lieves that purchases should be made whenever possible through a confi- dential agent, since the seller imme- diately is tempted to raise his price when he learns that the city is the prospective purchaser. Condemnation Costly. The Des Moines Chamber of Com- merce says that experience has shown property can be acquired more cheaply by purchase than by con- demnation proceedings. Kt okuk, Towa. admits the possibility of graft, but considers the city is well protected by a public-spirited body of school directors. The Detroit Chamber of Commerce favors condemnation in all cases where several plots of land are under consideration because of previous experience with the greedi- SPIRITISM The subject of a lecturs FRIDAY EVENING at 8 o'clock BY THE Very Rev. Francis B. Lyons N ST. PAUL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 15th and V Sts. PRESENT YOUR OWN DIFFICULTIES THROUGH QUESTION BOX OR BY MAIL. 0000000000000 000000000 B3 $ * $ $ E | Charles W. Rippey, 116 Wooten ave- Large Cities Leave| ness of owners once they find that the city secks their proper The reply from the Jackson Chamber of Commerce states fmpossible to keep the pr from gouging the public purchaser, or keep a condemnation jury from soaking the public for the benefit of | the private citizen who is being | farcibly deprived of his little home.’ The only partial remendy is to have a real estate agent or some one else not known to be acting for the board of education secure options in ad- vance. 50 Per Cent in Brooklyn. From Brooklyn, where the legal basis of assessment is full value, comes the suggestion that the pur- chase price for school purposes should not he more than 50 per cent above the assessed valuation. If this is not falr, says the reply to the questionnaire, then the city is not getting -the tax return to which it is_entitled. Employment of a real estate agent confidentlally to purchase the prop- for the city is urged in the of the Toledo Chamber of merce. “The golden rule has been taught for centuries, but is not vet adopted by all” says the reply from Blairs- ville, Pa., where the board of school directors has full authority. GHENT TREATY SIGNING TO BE OBSERVED HERE Services Commemorating End of War of 1812 Will Be Held Tonight. A meeting in commemoration of the signing of the Ghent treaty by the United States and Great Britain at the close of the War of 1812 will be held at the Octagon House, Eighteenth street and Pennsylvania avenue, at 8 o'clock tonight, under the auspices of the National Patriotic Council J. Butler Wright, recently appoint- ed United States Minister to Budapest, and Henry G. Chilton, counselor_of the British legation, will be the principal speakers. Mr. Chilton will present the message of Sir Esme Howard, British Ambassador, who is in mourning for his son, Esme Howard, jr. Other speakers will “include Paul Collins, Frank Peckham, national vice president of the Sentinels of the Re- public, and Mrs. Noble Newport Potts, national president of the National Pa- triotic Council, who will preside. | The table on which the Ghent treaty | was signed will be exhibited and will | be guarded by a Marine and Army guard of honor. The Army Band will give a concert. Friendship Heights Fire. Fire broke out in the home of nue, Friendship Heights, Md., last| night about 9:30 o'clock, No. 20 En- gine Company responding. The fire started in the parlor and spread so rapidly that the house and contents suffered a damage of $1,500 before firemen succeeded in preventing the destruction of the house. Seeks to Amend Dry Law. A Dbill designed to carry out the pur- port of the prohibition referendum ap- proved by New York voters last No- vember was introduced terday by Representative Perlman, Republican, New York. It would amend the Vol- stead act by giving States authority to control all alcoholic beverages ex- ~ept whisky, rum and hard liquor. -— recently voted to keep all moving picture shows in the county closed on Sundays. 604-610 9th St. N.W. Surrey County Council of Scotland SALESMAN ROBBED OF 200 WATCHES Many of Thenr Studded With Diamonds—Total Value at Least $25,000. By the Associated Pres MILWAUKEE, Wis., February 17. | —Watch robbing on a wholesale scale now has been added to the criminal record. Two daring robbers, taking ad- vantage of a watch salesman's 10 minute absence from his hotel room, made off with 500 watches last night Many of them were diamond-studded, with the total value between $25,000 and $35,000. Police of Chicago and many neigh- boring citles were watching for the wholesale timepiece thieves, who ob- tained the loot in a raid on the room of Robert Herrmon, Cincinnati, sales- man for the Gruen Watch Co., when he went to the lobby to mail letters. The robbers apparently took an electrie train to Racine, and then con- tinued on to Chicago by taxicab. (‘ab- men at Racine sald two strangers alighted from a train there and hired one of their number for $30 to make the run to Chicago. e was being sought today for information concern- ing his passenger suspects. Herrmon came to Milwaukee sev- eral days ago after calling on jewelers at Fort Wayne, Columbus and Cleve- land. Police believed the robbers had trailed him to Milwaukee. CONSULAR DATA SOUGHT. State Department Asked to Explain Promotions in Service. Promotion of three State Depart- ment career men to the grade of min- ister resulted yesterday in a resolu- tion by ° Representative Edwards, Deniocrat, Georgia, requesting the de- partment to explain why diplomatic promotions exceed those in the consu- lar service. g Edwards said that 62 of the 108 sec- retarfes and counselors of the diplo- matic service had been promoted since July, 1924, while only 135 of the 400 officials in the consular branch had been advanced. Extra Dry and Pale KELLOGG SEES BAN ON MEXICO GRANTS Constitution “Seems to Pro< hibit” Foreign 0il Conces- sions, He Advises Senate. A provision In the Mexican consti- tution which “seems to prohibit” the granting of oil concessions to foreign t to the atten- Secretary of | companies was broug | tlon of the Senate b: i State Kellogg vesterday | The communication added that only | 4 of the 47 American oil concerns in | Mexico, or of 58, including 11 in which | there is an American srest_held | through Mexie npanies, had ap- | plied for the ¢ ions required Dy { the Mexican petroleum law. Exceptions Are Explained. The four exceptions either are mot producing oil or do not own fee titles in Mexico, Mr. Kellogg said, while the remainder of the 5% concerns listed control 90 per cent of the oil-produc- ing lands of Mexico, acquired before May 1, 1917, and produce about 70 per cent of all oil in Mexico. The Secretary, in a lett dent Coolidge, transmitted by the White House to the Senate in_ re- sponse to a resolution by Senator Ne ris, Republican, Neb a, said that the four companies which had applied ons were the Penn-Mex -Petrolene and Asphalt, East Coat Oil and New England Fuei | Oil_companies, but, he added that he had not been advised whether they had been granted them. Points Out Provision. “In this relation,” said Mr. Kellogg, “I may point out article 27 of the Mexican constitution of 1917 seems to prohibit the granting of such a con cession to a foreign corporation, and that this Interpretation of the consti tution finds support in the opinion of the attorney general of Mexico, pub- lished in the Diaro Official, December 8, 1917, wherein he held that in view of the constitutional provisions re- ferred to, allen corporations shall, in no event, acquire lands, waters and their appurtenances in Mexico.” Mr. Keliogg declined to make public correspondence with oil companies having interests in Mexico, because It might involve “forfeiture or serious prejudice to their rights, to Presi- GINGER ALE Old Davy Crockett Said: “Be sure you are right —then go ahead.” THAT'S exactly what we've done with National Ginger Ale. made it right to begin with— and have gone on making it the same way ever since. National is the gin- gery Ginger Ale. 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