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W? •- vf?^s;3 -V T-:'*-l%' ir^ WW*'™ ixt-is- -\ ..£."> s *W> ' . : • * • # KclnurRf fi^5r.?rfr triir: •gS>^ ® - s^ [ |ondition of Country Is One %f Progress and Prosperity ---Approves Revenue Bill. Washington.--In his message to the felxty-ninth congress, President Cool- Iflge said that the general condition «f the nation is one of progress and prosperity. The President stated that lie approved of the new revenue bill .*s framed by the house ways and •Beans committee. The President's ; ifeess&ge in part is as follow; - Kembers of the Congress: ^ ' -• In meeting the constitutional' 16- Mjjpuirements of informing the congress flpon the state of the Union, it Is ei- Vieedingly gratifying to report that the "general condition Ul one of progress ind prosperity. For Government Economy. It Is a fundamental principle of our , country that the people are sovereign, ."iliey hold Inviolate in their own hands ; the Jurisdiction over their own freedom and the ownership of their own §roperty. The wealth of our country Jb not public wealth, but private wealth. It does not belong to the government, it belongs to the people. It Is always necessary to keep these principles in mind in the laying of taxes and in the making of appropriations. All proposals for assuming new obligations ought to be postponed, unless they are reproductive capital Investments or are such as are absolutely necessary at this time. It has always been our policy to retire our debts. The taxpayer will be required to produce nearly twice the amount of commodities to pay his debt If the dollar returns to the 1913 value. The B>ore we pay while prices are high, the easier it will be. There Is room for further economy In the cost of the federal government, but a comparison of current expenditures with pre-war expenditures is not unfavorable to the efficiency with which government business is now being done. I believe that present federal expenses are not far out of line with pre-war expenses. We have nearly accomplished the deflation. Budget. The congress has wisely set up the bureau of budget. * . This giveiP% centralized authority where a general and comprehensive understanding can be reached of the sources of Income and the most equitable distribution of expenditures. How well it has worked is indicated by the fact that the departmental estimates for 1922, before the budget law, were $4,068,000,000 while the budget estimates for 1927 are $3,156,000,000. This latter figure shows the reductions In departmental estimates for the coming year made possible by th£ operation of the budget system that the congress has provided. Taxation. The purpose of reducing expenditures is to secure a reduction in taxes. That purpose is about to be realized. With commendable promptness the ways and means committee of the house has undertaken in advance of the meeting of the congress to frame a revenue act. In its present form it should provide sufficient revenue for the government I approve of the bill in principle. I am advised that the bill will be through the house by Christmas. The : bill should reach me prior to March 16. Foreign Relations. Che policy of our foreign relations, casting aside any suggestion of force, rests solely on the foundation of peace, good will, and good works. It seems clear that it Is the reduction of armies rather than of navies that is of the first Importance to the world at the present time. Court of International Justice. Pending before the senate for nearly three years is the proposal to adhere to the protocol establishing the Permanent Court of International Justice. A well-established line of precedents mark America's effort to effect the establishment of a court of this nature. » Foreign Debts. Gradually, settlements have been made which provide for the liquidation of debts due to our government from foreign governments. Immigration. While not enough time has elapsed to afford a conclusive demonstration, --such results as have been secured indicate that our immigration law is on the whole beneficial. It is undoubtedly a protection to the wage earners of this country. National Defense. • Never before In time of peace has our country maintained so large and effective a military force as it now has. The army, navy, marlnei corps, National Guard, and organized reserves represent a strength of about 558,400 men. These forces are well trained, weft equipped, and high In morale. Aviation Is of great Importance bo A for national defense and commercial development. We ought to proceed In Its Improvement by the necessary experiment and Investigation. Our coyn^ try la not behind in this art. - 'v Veterans. If anyone desires to estimate esteem in which the veterans of America are held by their fellow citizens, It is but necessary to remember that the current budget calls for an expenditure of about $650,000,000 In their. behalf. Agriculture. No doubt the position of agriculture as a whole has very much improved since the depression of three and four years ago. But there are many localities and many ^groups of individuals, apparently through no fault of their own, sometimes due to climatic con-, ditlons and sometimes to the prevailing price of a certain crop, still In a distressing condition. This Is probably temporary, but it is none the less acute. National government agencies, the Departments of Agriculture and Commerce, the farm loan board, the intermediate credit banks, and the federal reserve board are all co-operating to be of assistance and relief. On the other hand, there are localities and individuals who have had one of their most prosperous years. Muscle Shoals. The problem of Muscle Shoals seems to me to have assumed a place all out of proportion with its real Importance. This property ought to be transferred to private management under conditions which will dedicate i,t to the public purpose" for which it was conceived. Reclamation. The national government is committed t<S"a policy of reclamation and Irrigation which it desires to establish on a sound basis and continue In the Interest of the localities concerned. Shipping. The maintenance of a merchant marine is of the utmost importance for national defense and the service of our commerce. We have a large number of ships engaged In that service. \ye also have a surplus supply, costly to care for, which ought to be sold. Coal. The perennial conflict In the coal Industry Is still going on to the great detriment of the wage earners, the owners, and especially to the public. The Industry could serve the public much better and become subject to a much more effective method of control If regional consolidations and more freedom In the formation of marketing associations/under the supervision of the Department of Commerce, were permitted. Prohibition. Under the orderly processes of our fundamental Institutions the Constitution was lately amended providing for national prohibition. The congress passed an act for its enforcement, and similar acts have been provided by most of the states. It Is the law of the land. It is the duty of all who come under its jurisdiction to observe the spirit of that law, and It is the duty of the Department of Justice and the Treasury department to enforce It. Waterway Development. Pot many years our country has been employed In plans and operations for the development of our In: tracoastal and inland waterways. This work along our coast Is an Important adjunct to our commerce. It will be carried on, together with the further opening tip of our harbors, as our' resources permit. Along with the development of navigation should go every possible encouragement for the development of our water power. Railroads. The railroads throughout the conntry are In a fair state of prosperity. Their service Is good and their supply of cars Is abundant. Their condition would be improved and the public better served by a system of consolidations. I recommend that the congress authorize such consolidations. Civil Service. In 1883 the congress passed the civil service act, which from a modest beginning of 14,000 employees has grown until there are now 425,000 in the classified service. This has removed the clerical force of the nation from the wasteful effects of the spoils system and made it more stable and efficient. The time has come to consider classifying all postmasters, collectors of customs, collectors of Internal revenue and prohibition agents by an act covering those at present In office, except when otherwise provided by executive order. It Is apparent that we are reaching into an era of great general prosperity. It will continue only so long as we shall use it properly. If the people will continue industrious and thrifty, contented with "fair wages and moderate profits, and the returns which accrue from the development of our natural resources, our prosperity will extend itself indefinitely. CALVIN COOLIDGE. RHINELANDER LOSES HIS ANNULMENT SUIT Jury Find* Against New York . Millionaire Who Married mulatto, • if-V-i . • _ New York.--Leonard Kip Rhinelander and his counsel of record, Leon R. Jacobs, who have been at the Hotel Gramatan, Bronxville, during the trial of his annulment suit In White Plains, have left there without leaving a forwarding address, it became known. It was reported Kip had decided to take a long trip under an assumed name to avoid further publicity in connection with his marital affairs, . Lee Parsons Davis, counsel of record for &{rs. Rhinelander, said that If young Rhinelander could not be found, service of papers In the separation suit the mulatto wife intended bringing could be made by publication. The jury In the Supreme court at White Plains gave her a complete victory in Rhinelander's suit to annul their marriage. The jury held that Mrs. Rhinelander did not bring about her marriage with Kip by fraud, and brought In a finding which was in effect a refusal to nnnul the marriage. Although she was a little uncertain as to whether she still loves Kip, Mrs. Rhinelander declared she would never again live with him. The jury's decision was a terrific blow to Rhinelander and those associated with him, for the Jury declared against him on every question presented. They decided that Rhinelander had not been deceived by his wife as to her color; that he would have married her even if he had known that she was a negress. They declared that the fervid love for Alice Jones, which characterized all of Rhinelander's letters; would have been declared even If he had known that she was not white; and that, whatever his doubts were before his marriage, his affection was greater than the bar of race. Texas Solons Decide Not to Oust Gov. Ferguson Austin, Texas.--Developments indicate that "Farmer Jim" Ferguson, with his tenant-farmer backing has licked the "rich city folk" of Austin, Fort Worth, Dallas and Houston to the extent of saving his wife, "Ma" Ferguson, from impeachment and removal from office as governor. At the same time it was Indicated that Ferguson bad given assurance he would keep his hands off highway contracts during the next 14 months of Mrs. Ferguson's term, and that neither Jim nor Ma would run In the next gubernatorial campaign. Withdrawal of Representative Ernest C. Cox's signature from the petition asking for a special session was seen as meaning the "death" of the extra session. Marshal Chang Defeated; Will Surrender Mukden London.--The Shanghai correspondent for the Dally Mail says It is reported on Japanese authority that Marshal Chang Tso-Lin, the Manchurian leader, suffered severe defeat and decided to surrender Mukden, the Manchurlan capital. Gen. Kuo Sung-Ling, former follower of Marshal Chang's forces, defeated Marshal . Chang's son. Gen. Chang Sueh-Lln, at Chin Chow-Fu. The vanquished troops retreated rapidly along the Peking-Mukden railroad, closely pursued by General Kuo. The people of Mukden are reported to have become panic-stricken on learning of General Kuo's successes. Former Mexico Empress Believed to Be Dying Brussels.--Empress Charlotte of Mexico is gravely ill. She is reported to be sinking rapidly. The former empress has acute bronchitis with pulmonary congestion. Slight hopes are entertained for her recovery. Charlotte, the "mad express" of Mexico, widow of Emperor Maximilian, is in her eighty-sixth year. She has been In an uncertain mental state since her dramatic interview with Napoleon III, when the French sovereign refused to aid her husband. Maximilian's Mexican adventure came to an end at Queretaro, where he was shot by the revolutionists in June, 1867. HE MAKES ISLANDS • Friendship The most I can do for my friend Is simply to be his friend. I have no wealth to bestow on him. If he knows that I am happy in loving him he will want no other reward. Is not friendship divine In this?--Thoreau. Ideal The Ideal situation will be attained when a car Is within the reach of every man, and every man out of reach of a car.--Greensboro Daily Record. Prof. Parker of U. of W. Dies From Auto Injuries Madison, Wis.--Prof. F. A. Parker, one of the oldest members of the faculty of the University of Wisconsin, died at his home here, the indirect result of being struck three years ago by an automobile. Professor Parker was retired as director of the school of music in 1911. He came to the university In 1878. Taken From Exchanges The world's largest airplane engine develops 1,200 horse-power. The United States now consumes more platinum than all the other countries of the world togethec. The climate and soil of the uplands of east Africa are similar to the climate and soil of the Middle West of the United States. A sanitary mouth mask to guard against contagion has been Invented that is small enough to be folded carried in a vest pocket. Matches which can be dipped In water without spoiling have been produced by putting rubber latex Into the tip material. The mixture is then ful- To investigate Florida Offers New York.--John N. Garver of Buffalo has been sent to Florida as a rep resentatlve of the Better Business bureau of New York and 45 similar organizations throughout the country to Investigate Florida land schemes. D. P. Davis, who six years ago made his first stake in Miami and who since then has acquired millions in Florida realty operations. He made Davis island, Just off the water front of Tampa, and is now engaged in a similar ' project at St. Augustine, which. It is cpid, will cost $60,000,000 to complete.. -- ..... ' •iinirii,.iif r ...ni,,, JAPAN REJOICING OVER BIRTH OF A PRINCESS Royal Infant Presented With Imperial Sword Tokyo.--Princess Nagako, who became the bride of Crown Prince Hirohito January 26 last, presented the imperial family with a granddaughter. Newspapers Issued extras and there was a general air of rejoicing throughout Japan. The royal Infant was presented with the Imperial sword at a traditional cerenjony. The sword that is formally given to the newest member of the royal family was made by Sadakatsu Getzan, Japan's leading swordmaker, from whom It was ordered several months ago. The child during its lifetime keeps this sword as an heirloom. On the seventh day following the birth another ceremony, that of naming the child, will be held, and on the fiftieth day the imperial grandchild (by proxy) will pay its'first tributes to the spirits of Its imperial ancestors. All these ceremonies will be held In accordance with the imperial court act and the ancient traditions of the Japanese. On the day the grandchild is named a grand imperial fete will be held In the Homel hall (state room) of the imperial palace. The heir just born is a direct descendant of the goddess of the sun, according to Japanese belief. The Imperial family was established In 660 B. C. by the first emperor, JImml Tenno. The arrival of the imperial babe has been eagerly awaited by 70,000,- 000 subjects of the throne. France Asks New War Debt Parley With V. S. Washington.--France, under its new government, notified the United States that it wishes to fund its $4,000,000,000 war debt as soon as possible on a basis that will be satisfactory to both nations. The message which came from M. Louis Loucheur, the new finance minister, successor to M. Calllaux, who failed in his debt mission to the United States a few weeks ago, was received with gratification by Secretary Mellon and other members <J)f the American debt-funding commission which met to discuss the new situation. Inventor Sues Eight Radio Firms for $60,000,000 Boston.--Eight corporations, prominent In the radio field, were made defendants In a suit for $60,- 000,000 filed In United States District court on behalf of Prof. Reginald A. Fessenden of Newton, scientist and inventor. Fessenden charges that a combination on the part of the corporations in restraint of trade has lessened the value of his devices and inventions so that he Is forced to aeek legal redress. Former Judge Burke Dies as He Asks Justice for Japs New York.--Thomas Burke, seventyseven, former Justice of the Supreme court of the state of Washington, collapsed and died while urging justice for Japan in a speech before Elihu Root, John W. Davis, Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler, Robert Lansing, former secretary of state, and other prominent trustees of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace at the Cargenle corporation's rooms. _ , Heads Czech Government Prague, Czechoslovakia.--M. Czerny will head a temporary government composed of officials, while former Premier Svehla later will form a parliamentary cabinet, it has been announced here. Believe in Yourself Self-din trust is the cause of most of SBt failures. In the assurance of rtrength there la strength, and they I canlzed are the weakest, however, strong, who I m have no faith in themselves or l 8ave In storing automobllea npnars--Bovee. \ * tower has been designed into which i 1 . . . p ' t - 1 t h e y a r e r u n a n d r a i s e d o r l o w e r e d o n Work Platf°rms carried on an Helium Found in Ontario Toronto.--A deposit of helium gas has been discovered at Inglewood In Peel county, forty miles northwest of Toronto, it has been announced by Premier Ferguson of Ontario. Lore your land and keep It In good trim, so that your barns may be full of provision in due season. . . . Whatever be your fortune work Is Hertod. * endless belt. , The United States bureau of biological survey is conducting an Investigation to determine under what conditions rabbits can be profitably raised for food and fur. Mrs. Chaplin Expects Stork Beverly Hills, Cal.--Charles Chaplin, comedian and film promoter, announced the expected arrival of a second child at his home. Birth of the first Chaplin heir, Baby Spencer, was announced last June 29. V. S. Gcmboats at Cft*« Foo London.--American and British gunboats have reached the Shantung port of Chefoo, recently the scene of fighting between troops of Marshal Chang Tso-Lin and local forces. Labor Again Spurns Reds Amsterdam.--The general council of the International Federation of Trades Unions in session here has again refused to consider a proposal for an conference with Russian delegates, INDUSTRIAL HEADS > DISCUSS U.S. DEFENSE Mobilization of Business in Timet of National Crisis Topic at Gotham Meet. " Ifew York.--The War department plans, since the World war, of drafting all the Industries of America to function in times of national crisis as a single corps of supply, attained a stage of mobilization when industrial leaders, engineers, representatives of the army and leading transportation men of the JSast met for the exchange of Ideas on national defense. The occasion was a dinner and meeting formally concluding the fortysixth annual convention of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Judge Elbert H. Gary, who is chairman of the advisory board of the New York ordinance district, presided. President Ooolidge said fn a message to Judge Gary, read at the dinner: "Industrial preparedness as an Insurance against war Is of the utmost Importance. The more real Insurance we have against conditions which might lead to war the better for the country. Such gatherings as yours, where patriotic men of judgment and experience turn their attention toward practical methods of preserving peftce. deserve the commendation and encouragement, of all right-thinking cltlzenfc* Record Prices Paid for Meat at Live Stock Shotq Chicago.--Prices that have never been approached in the live stock world before were paid for animals on the hoof and carcasses on the hook at the International Live Stock exposition. The grand dhamplon beef carcass sold at $7 a pound. It was that of Jock, a pure-bred Aberdeen-Angus steer, owned by W. W. Wilson & Son. Eight dollars a pound was paid for the grand champion lamb. The grand champion swine carcass brought 45 cents' a pound, another record price. The grand champion baby-beef animal of the show, an Aberdeen-Angus owned and exhibited by Pauline Brown of Aledo, 111., sold for 20 cents a pound, weighed 1,155. Nazimova Says She /* Unwed Wife of Hartford, Conn. -- The Hartford Courant says that Alia Nazimova, the Russian actress, disclosed In New York that, although Charles Bryant and she had' "lived together as man and wife for fourteen years, they were never married." "He spoke the truth," Bhe told a reporter in New York, "when he made oath at New Milford, Conn., to a statement that he was a single man, free to marry Miss Marjorle Gllhooley, with whom he had fallen in love after she had been abroad to get a divorce from her Russian husband." Miss GUhooley and Bryant were married In New Milford last month. Warns Against Counterfeits Washington--The secret service has warned against counterfeits of $50 and $100 bills which recently have been placed In circulation. Imperfections in threads, length and omission of a period distinguish the $50 bill. Secretary Davis Requests More Men, Money for Army Washington.--Calling attention to a rapid deterioration of the country's $700,000,000 war plant and an Inadequate condition of strategic defenses, Secretary of War Davis, in his annual report to the President, urged the adoption of a ten-year program for strengthening the army. Striking straight from the shoulder In discussing the policy of economy in connection with the handling of the property of the War. department, Mr. Davis declares that the appropriations allowed the army for maintenance of Its material during the last few years have been so small that the plant is running down at tlie expense of true economy. Son of Gov. Smith Keeps Wedding Secret for Year New York.--Arthur Smith, lacking few inobths of nineteen years of age, second son of Gov. A1 Smith, was secretly married to Miss Ann Hess, nineteen years old, of Albany, a year ago. Within the last few days the young wife became a mother. Then the governor and Mrs. Smith for the first time learned of the romance of their college son. ^ f/ew Record Is Set Washington. -- The bepartment Of Commerce reports that production of United States manufacturers in October, 1925, reached a new high record, reaching 132 on the index as against 100 representing the average for. 1919. Ed H. Moore of Ohio Dies Younf.rstown, Ohio.--Ed H. Moore, Democratic national committeeman from Ohio, died suddenly here pf Indigestion. Five Die in Ship Crash London--The British steamer Ashton sank after a collision with the United States shipping board steamer Federal in the Scheldt river. The captain, pilot and three members of the crew lost their lives. Kipling's Condition Bettor London.--The literary world rejoiced when news from Burwash stated that Rudyard Kipling has shown the first real Improvement since he was taken 111 a week «go. Two Killed in Tornado •t Taxoo City, Miss.--Two dead, 18 injured and property damage nearly half a million dollars wu the toll of a tornado that dipped her*. More than 100 were made homeless. Yanks Share Belgian Loan New York.--J. P. Morgan & Co. and "the Guaranty Trust Company of New York announced American participation In a loan to Improve the monetary position of Belgium of an estimated $25,000,000 loan. Unit™. Stistes Senator Peter Norbeck has been renominated by the Republicans of South Dakota. CHILEANS-FETE U. S. SAILORS AT ARICA Cruiser Denver Arrives to Relieve the Rochester. Arlca, Chile.--With the arrival here of the United States cruiser Denver the cruiser Rochester left for New York. Admiral Latimer and the officers of the Rochester received ovations from everybody at a Union club farewell party, including Senor Augustin Edwards, Senor Freyre, and the Chilean and* Peruvian delegations, while a bevy of Tacna-Arica's prettiest senoritas escorted the admiral to the dock, carrying bouquets of flowers. General Pershing later visited the Rochester, saying good-by. Santiago radio messages state that the Chilean delegate to the League of Nations has placed a complete report of the Tacna-Arlca happenings before the Geneva body. The papers here carry big headlines and satisfaction Is felt among the Chileans here. The situation otherwise Is quiet. Former President Arturo Alessandrl's departure without saying farewell to General Pershing has passed unnoticed. Foreign Minister Barros Jarpa stated in Santiago that he is confident that the present Impasse will pass away, that Chile has not lost hope, that the plebiscite will be held, and that neither President Coolidge, General Pershing, nor the American people want trouble with Chile, but all are working toward a peaceful settlement. Treaties of Locarno Are Signed by Seven Powers London.--In the blnish glare of spotlights and accompanied by the whirring of motion picture cameras, the Locarno security pact and arbitration treaties were signed at the Brltsh foreign office by the representatives of seven nations. All explained how much they expected from the Locarno treaties and the Locarno spirit. After a minute or two of conversation among the delegates, Sir Austen Chamberlain arose, fixed his monocle in his eye and announced In French that the ceremony was over. December Wheat Soars to $178lA in Wild Market Chicago.--A new season record was set by December wheat when It reached $1.78% In a day of wild trading in which the market advanced 5% to 6% cents. The steady advance of the last four days has carried the market up 16V4 cents without the semblance of a br.eak. May wheat reached $1,78%. • The buying was precipitated by the pessimistic crop reports from the Argentine, where bad weather caused great damage to the unharvested crop. U. S. Loses Billiard Title; Belgian Beats Schaefer Chicago.--Jake Schaefer broke all' world's records for a championship billiard match with a run of 432 points at Orchestra hall here in the final block of the match with Edouard Horemans for the 18-2 balk-line title, but nevertheless lost his championship to the Belgian. Pope May Leave Vatican Rome.--Pope PIux XI will break the precedent of voluntary Imprisonment In the Vatican, begun in 1870, when the uniting of Italy broke papal temporal, power, by going to Assisi to dedicate a monastery, It is reported. Get Rum Smuggler Confession New York.--Federal authorities an- 1" nounced that a confession had been obtained from a coast guardsman corroborating the charges of a Siooooiwi .. - turn wsraggllBg due fee A /• Planes Collide at 3,000 Feet San Diego, Cal.--Two planes being flown at a height of 3,000 feet by Capt. Harry H. Shepherd and Lieut John D. Christian, attached to the marine corps air squad, collided and both flyers were killed. Sank Robbers Get 4,000 Detroit, Mich.--A branch of the Peninsular State bank of Highland Park was entered by twp armed men and employees held up while the robbers collected $14,000 and escaped. Limits Aid to Orphans Sacramento, Cal.--Mi*. Amy Steinhart Braden, chief of the children's bureau of the state board of control, has dechled that o«ihans whose relatives own automobiles or radio sets will not receive state aid. Christmas Postage Two Cents Washington.--The Post Office" department warned that Christmas-card postage is 2 cents and asked mailers not to make the recipients pay a AIR BOARD REJECTS MITCHELL'S PLANS Fighting Force Equals Anjft^\ uFlying Coffint" Discredited. & Washington. -- President Coolldgato aircraft board, in its report, made public here, rejected all the majer recommendations of Colonel MltchelL - The report held Mitchell's criticism of America's collapse in the air to be untrue, made a series of technical recommendations to give aviation a better standing in the army and navy and urged the country to take the lead over the world in commercial aviation. The board, headed by Dwight W. , Morrow, made these statements to President Coolidge: America's fighting air forces are eo a par with any of the world powers.. Uncle Sam's flyers are unsurpaswfU despite their resentment that the alir service has at times failed of proper recognition by the army and naty chiefs. In both quality and quantity Of planes the United States compare* favorably with any other nation. The air forces, as an arm of national defense, have as yet failed to justify an importance which should' give them a separate standing, equal to the army and navy, with a separate cabinet officer In command. Combination of the War, Navy and Air departments In a department of national defense with a single secretary would require a super-general staff, which would not make for economy in lime of peace or efficiency In time of war. * The United States Is absolutely without danger of attack by air from any potential enemy. The "flaming coffins," In which aviators are alleged to fly against their will, have actually flown 1,000,000 miles across country without a single accident. The next war may start In the air, but in all probability will lend as the last one did, in the mud. Among recommendations for the air service were: Increased appropriation for,army and navy air services, but with definite plans for no longer than five years. Maintain naval aviation at a strength comparable with that of the 5-5-3 ratio established for ships by tha arms conference for Great Britain, the United States and Japan. Coaches, Athletic Chiefs Meet at Chicago Banquet Chicago.--Intercollegiate football, its trials, Its triumphs and its hopes, passed in review when coaches and athletic directors, ranging from coast to coast, sat as guests of honor at a dinner given by the Commonwealth club at the Morrison hotel, In a gathering that was perhaps the most notable In the history of the game. ^ Ted Coy, the great Yale fullback " years gone by, said: "Let's keep the game, our game, free from this rotten professionalism, tret's stop this making of stars, this frenzied worship of the individual players. Let's let these boys alon» until they have completed their college careers. Let's not keep driving at them, glorifying them." I 1924 Estate Taxes Witt-- Remain in Revenue Act Washington.--As a means of avoiding unnecessary controversy the house ways and means committee rescinded its action repealing retroactively to June, 1924, the estate-tax increases of the 1924 revenue act. The committee also voted to defer the effective date of the decrease from 5 to 3 per cent in the tax on automobiles until 30 days after the enactment of the law and to provide fo» a rebate on cars In the hands of dealers on which ,the full tax has bee® paid. Mrs. Sherman Again Heads i Congressional Committee Washington.--Mrs. John Dickinson Sherman, president of the General Federation of Women's Clubs, wy reelected chairman of the Joint congressional committee, an organization made up of representatives from 22 national women's organizations, with headquarters In Washington. The committee constitutes a lobby and represents 26,000,000 women voters. Doug and Mary Apply for Europecat Passport9 Los Angeles, Cal.--Douglas Fairbanks and his wife, Mary I'ickford, applied at the federal offices here for passports to Great Britain. France, Italy, Holland, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, Japan and China. The couple said they would sail from New York January 16 or February 2. Fairbanks gave his age as forty-two, while his wife admitted thirty-two. Mountain Named Wallace Washington.--The United States geographic board has named a peak 10,600 feet high In Park county, Montana, for the late Henry C. Wallace, secretary of agriculture at the time of his death last year. Dems. Take Coolidge*'s Town Northampton, Mass. -- William M. Welsh, Democrat, has defeated Mayor William H. Fetker, Republican, for mayor of Northampton, President Coolldges' home town. Calls Gas Humane Weapon Washington.--Maj Gen. Amos Fries, chief of the army chemical warfare service, has launched a campaign to convince the public that poison gas leaves no bad after effects and that the victims either die or get well. Twelvh Indicted as Bombers Chicago:--Twelve Indictments were returned here with a score more under consideration by the grand Jury as a result of the activities of professionalbombers and their employers. 0