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Evening star., 1919-03-20
AUTO HITS MAN IN ROAD.
r. s. Coles Accused in Baltimore Of
Reckless Driving.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BALTIMORE, March 20.--As the re-
suit Of q wild ride on the Warrington
boulevard last night, Richard 8. Coles.
q Washington negro. is held for a
hearing in the traffic court this after
noon. Coles, who was accompanied
by another negro, struck and knocked
down Robert Humphreys. also Of
washington, who was repairing his
own car at the side Of the road near
Halethorpe. Humphreys was slightly
injured.
Humphreys said the negro appeared
wrong side Of the road. Later Coles
machine collided with the automobile
az William Nittner at I1ansdoWne.
Evening star., 1919-03-20
'T0MMIES" STILL NEEDED.
Churchill Urges Retention OF Men
for Overseas GaTrisons.

LONDON, March f9.-During debate
in committee in the house Of commons
today on the military service bill
winston Spencer Churchill. minister
for war, opposing the amendment lirn-
iii. e the operation Of the bill to De-
cember 81. 1919. instead Of Apr1 -.
1890, emphasized the fact that atha
British regular army had virtuaaly
disappeared and that II was necessary
to keep men whom the bill retained
with the colors for overseas garrisons,
Mr.. Churchill said he had every hope.
however, that the British foreign es-
tablishment would be on voluntary
basis before the end of the year. +vss-4
Evening star., 1919-03-20
ROB POLICE CELL OF LIQUOR.
Men Use Sledge Hammers md
Crowbars In Smashing Steel Doors.

SYDNEY, G. B., March So.-Sevefal
men armed with sledge hammers and
crowbars broke into the police station
at New Waterford yesterday, smashed
open the steel cells in which several
wagon loads Of liquor had been stored
and made away with the big assort-
ment of drinks. which the police had
recently seized. The police had gone
to a remote section Of the town to
investigate a fire which 1t is supposed
members of the gang had set In n
shack ~
The men backed up wagons to the
door of the police station and loaded
them with barrels and cases. All of
them got away except one man who
failed to observe the approach OF the
returning officers and was caught o0m-
ing out Of the building with keg or
beer.
Evening star., 1919-03-20
may AGREE TODAY
Ir0NCHEAPER STEEL
manufacturers Expected to
Make Arrangement With
/! Industrial Board.
EUMBER NEXT IN ORDER

indications shortly before noon to-
dAy appeared to support the hope of
the Industrial board of the Depart
ment of Commerce that the steel men
would agree to a substantial reduc7
tion in prices. reaching a minimum
basis, before the close Of the day.
Led. by. the chairman of the special
c6mmit{ee of steel manufacturers,
Judge Elbert n. Gary. twenty repre-
sentatives of that industry. includ-
ing Charles NJ. Schwab, reported to
George N. Peek, chairman of the in
dustrial board, at 1880 O'Clock this
morning.
{, Expect Substantial Results.
Judge Gary said it may be neces-
sary to hold another conference be-
fore a definite settlement can be
reached. The United States Steel
Corporation man said he was unable
to report just what progress had
been made, but he admitted that the
committee was in a fair way to the
accomplishment of something sub
stantial.
Before reporting to the Industrial
board the special committee held a
meeting at the New Willard. 1t was
explained that before an agreement
could be reached with Mr.. Peek and
his associates it would be necessary
for the steel men to agree among
themselves. Some of the delegates
explained that they had received in
which needed Interpretation. and they
were obliged to get into touch with
their Offices. This occasioned delay.
One of the questions with which the
steel magnates wrestled in their own
conference was concerned with what
is going to be done with the war
growth organizations. 1t was admit
ted that some of the concerns which
were called into being by the exigen-
cies of the war must be sacrificed.
For War Purposes Only.
The war growth, or mushroom or
carnations, it was explained. cannot
produce as cheaply as the larger and
permanent concerns. If prices are
substantially lowered they must either
be absorbed by their stronger COM
petitors or 1iQuidate, it was stated. In
either case, one of the big steel men
said they would suffer no injustice.
They had been created for war pur-
poses only and having fulhlled their
mission as war emergeAcy fnstitu-
tions they ought not to-.complain II
the economic conditionszofD peace fosce
their retirement. the steel nzgnAte
Gaid !ses ,..s ~
: While the steel men were in con
ference q number of accredited rep
resentatives of the lumber Industry
Of the nation waited to see Mr.. Peek.
It is understood that the lumber men
have tentatively agreed to q; program.
but this agreement Is dependens al
most entirely upon the outcome Of
the conference on steel -
President Kirby of Ehhe National
Humber Manufacturers Association
heads q committee which VIII cadfer
with the industrial board Mr.. Ktfby
ID hopeful that thf Steel men @Wiil
clear the way for action by other ba-
s,e a;nn laaustaies; ~ .. SE the ne Re-
All published ,sqktl4S to the
percentage Of feduce1on watch the
steel man maybe willing to faceept
were declared 70 be "ima6inAry and
yholly unreliable"
Evening star., 1919-03-20
CHEVY CHASE STREET NEEDS.
Citizens Association to Advocate
Various Improvementa

Improvement of several streets and
alleys in Chevy Chase. d. c.. need for
which has been presented to the Dis
trict Commissioners. was discussed
at a meeting held last night in Elisa
beth v. Brown School by the Chevy
Chase Citizens Association. Side
walks for a number of streets not
now paved their entire length were
also urged, and recommendations are
to be made before the years pro-
gram of streets and sidewalk con-
struction is started.
Twelve new members were admit
w. T. Davis. DR.. 4. B. Crane. Dr. J. A.
Taylor. H. E. Chandlee, G. p. Aud
c. 81. Clifford, E. N. Clapp, r. H Ran
dali. g. B. Likens, J. L. Mann. G. B.
Laughlin and DR.. George r. Lyman.
Evening star., 1919-03-20
REVOLT IN PETROGRAD,
uNCONFIRMED REPORT

LONDON, March 1s.-There are un-
confirmed reportS that a revolution of
tina nensheviki, or moderate element
of the social democratic party. against
the soviet government has broken out
in Petrograd, according to a German
government wireless dispatch received
tonight.
Evening star., 1919-03-20
SAYS BRITISH FAVOR LEAGUE
Sir Frederick Maurice Sees Hope of
Preventing War.

= NEW YORK. March 20.-Because
there is some hope Of making war
impossible through ., league Of ma
tions, but no hope Of doing 1t in any
other way" Maj. Gen. Sir Frederick
Maurice, former director OF military
operations Of the British general staff.
declared here last night that he IA
vored the project. The general, who
held his military portfolio from 1915
to the early part Of 1918. added his
opinion that "a great majority" Of
the British people were enthusiastic
for the league plan.
Evening star., 1919-03-20
PREPARE FOR WILSON VISIT
Belgians Expect President Before
End Of Month.

BRUSSELS, March 1.-THE forms.
residence OF Princess Clsmentine here
is being fitted up TO receive President
Wilson and Mrs. Wilson. who are ex-
pected to visit Brussels before the
80 ~ the present month. The nrc.
rram for the entertainment Of the
PRESIDENTIAL party includes a recep-
ton given by the two houses of par
lament and visit with King Albert
to Louvain. The municipality Of Lou
vain is planning to present to the
city's famous library. reproduced on
leather.
Evening star., 1919-03-20
WINS $3.50 DAMAGES.
Mrs. Ada B. Woodson Was Injured
in Auto Accident in 1916.

Mrs. Ada B. Woodson has been
awarded n verdict for $3.50 damages
by jury In ircuit Division l beforee
Justice Gould against Richard F. Car
man, jr., for injuries sustained Decem-
Der II. 1915. in . collision between
automobiles at Executive and Penn
Lsylvania avenues northwest.
An attempt to hold the father,
Richard F. Carman, ST., as responsible
by reason Of ownership Of the car
failed for lack Of proof. and the Jury,
under instruction Of the court, found
a verdict exonerating him.
Mrs. Woodson sustained an injury
to her spine and was unable to earn
anything for nearly two years. the
jury was told,
Evening star., 1919-03-20
ARTILLERY PR0JECTs' COST.
1.5aA
Army to Expend As,24s,s56;
Gives Details Of Requirements.

Artillery projects Tor the Army
which will be completed contsmpla4e
expenditure OF $4S,s4s,ssS for guns Of
various typeA the War DeDartnest
announced today. These include 3es
of the "preferfsd type" OF heavy
All new i55.miilimeter gums, needed
to balance the artillery program; hfty
s-inch howitzers and twenty s.3-inoh
howitsers, work on which could nof
be stopped. 49,
The projects call also for the COM
pletion Of 4,2S1 Browning heavy ma
chine guns and 22.419 light Brown
ings. Among other items are seven-
ty-four carriages for 12-inch seaooast
mortars and seventy-three railway
mounts for weapons Of this type.
Evening star., 1919-03-20
Daniel T. Webster Resieus.

Daniel T. Webster. manager Of the
construction division and q member
Of board Of directors Of the United
States Housing Corporation Of the De-
take immediate effect. His place viii
be eaken by William c. Lewis, former
ly assistant manager Of the construc-
ton division. Mr.. Lewis will assume
his new duties IT once.
Evening star., 1919-03-20
Governments Wool Supply.

Statistics made public by the War
Department today showed that tho
government has on hand or CON-
tracted for 4s7, ,1eo.S4o pounds of wool
remaining to ba disposed of. Wool
purchased. or cont. acted for amount
ed to 727,4se.1ss pounds valued at
more than $S00. 600. 900. It included
10, 100000 pounds Of domestic clip yet
to be delivered. 4.oeo.0 900 pounds to
como from South America and "a, ,0o0.-
900 pounds contracted for with the
British government.
Evening star., 1919-03-20
LABOR MEETING FOR LEAGUE.
Conference at Lucerne Has Repre-
sentatives From Six Nations.

LUcERNE. Switzerland. Wednes-
day. March 1s.-At today's meeting Of
the International conference OF Chris
tian social labor associations. in ses-
sion here, a resolution strongly sup
porting the league Of nations was
passed.
There are $50 delegates, including
representatives Of associations In
Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Hun
gary. Holland and Lithuania- Among
them are members of a Lithuanian
committee from America
Evening star., 1919-03-20
20 LONGSHOREMEN QUIT
ON ORDERS OF UNION
Instructions Followed Tour Made
to Detect Violations Of
Rulings.

NEW YORK, March 2o.-Forty long
shoremen, cooperating with non
union crews Of three lighters engaged
in loading vessel at the Quebec
Steamship Company's pier. quit work
today upon order of officials of the
Longshoremen's Union, who made a
tour OF the harbor to detect viola.
tions of the union order prohibiting
work which would aid boat owners IN
the harbor strike deadlock.
Paul VaccareIli,, head OF the long
shoremen's district council, said il in
vestigation showed any considerable
and lighters in service a general
strike of lonEshoremen would BE- call
ed In sympathy with the harbor work
ers' cause.
German-owned Line in Control.
BUENos AIRES, March 1s.-The re-
fusal of the 1onsshoremen yesterday
TO load or, unload .coastWiSe vessels
under the government decree nation
anSfng the port services, leaves the
German-owned Hamburg-SouthA Amer
lcan line in control of the heavy
retranspofting car8oAA- and passen-
gers landed at tSMontevideo by vessels
unable to enter Ruenos Aires. Several
OF these vessels fly the Argentine flag
turbed by the strike Of port workers
during the last two months.
1000 Shoe Workers 90 on Strike.
CHICAGO, March 1s.-Approximate-
" 1900 members Of the United Shoe
Workers Of North America went on
strike tn Chicago today for a four four
-Four week. following a referendum vote
The strikers walked out at ten plants.
Evening star., 1919-03-20
Congratulated by Senators.

The committee went into the matter
extensively, and has been congratu-
lated by members of the Senate. for
spread Of bolshevik propaganda and
the insidious attempt to undermine
the government which has been go
ing on. as shown by the evidence 3re-
scented.
The members Of the committee. in
addition to Senator Overman, are
Senators King Of Utah. wolcott Of
Delaware, Nelson Of Minnesota and
sterling Of North Dakota.
Evening star., 1919-03-20
Swiss Recoenize New Nation.

BERN, March 1s.-The Swiss fed
eral council today recognized the new
Serbian-Croatian-Sl nation.
Evening star., 1919-03-20

Nc1 above Of three giant panes which are being
is wing
expected
fyeme n.eacha skill
Evening star., 1919-03-20
Grounded Ship . Total Loss.

EASTPoRT, Me-. March 2o.-The
British steamship Troja, which
grounded on Ola Proprietor ledge.
southeast of Grand Manan. N. a.
Tuesday, was abandoned late yester-
day. The crew Of twenty-eight men
and Capt. John Caine were taken olf
safety. The TrotA struck tlle .ledge
when running through Aon0e -10G. The
ship win be q total loss.
Evening star., 1919-03-20

Detroit Man Among Casualties.
OTTAWA. March so.-Today.s over.
seas. casualty list ineiudes thS nAias
Of an American. n ray1or. Dstrsaf, q
having died.
Evening star., 1919-03-20

Belgium Recognizes Free Poland
BRUSSELS, March 2o.-Belgium has
recognized the independence Of Po-
land.
Evening star., 1919-03-20
VIII Resume Greek Trade Soon.

Trade With Grssos vim probahay b
resumed IN the near future, thA War
Trade Board has announced.
Evening star., 1919-03-20

Can't. Cassell Tucker is q medical
officer on detached service with the
British forces. His home is in Jamaica
Plains. Mass
Evening star., 1919-03-20
clemenoeau Holds War Portfolio

PARIS. March 1s.-A rumors TINT
Premier Clemepceau has resigned the
portfolio ot 5ninistar Of war. which
was current here today, was denied in
official quarters this evening.
Evening star., 1919-03-20

Military Gross for Capt. Tucker.
LONDON, March 2o.-Capt. cassell
Tucker Of the American expedition
ary force was invested with the MILL
tary cross by King George at Buck
ingham Palace today.
Evening star., 1919-03-20

meet the approval OF Ie8A experts.
The commission plans to hold contin-
vision is completed :St.
Japanese to Ask ,Equ4l Rights.
A Japanese amepdmes. to the cove
nant of the league of snations provid-
ing that the contracting parties shall
agree to grant equal and just treat
ment" to all aliens within their borders
who are nationals Of states that are
members Of the league will be sub
mitted to the supreme council. II is
learned by Reuters from Japanese
sources
The standpoint Of the Japanese is
that all citizens OF -uations deemed
bers Of the league should have equal
rights when travelling or living in
foreign countries. 1t h said While
the japanese delegates do not ac-
cept the view that treatment of for
efgners and discriminating immigra-
ton laws are purely matters Of do
1nesttc policy. they say they are con-
cent to ask from the, league only q
Hecognition of the claim Of their peo-
sple now living in foreign countries to
equal rights with other aliens.
Lloyd Georges Problems
The HAvas agency in quoting
Homme Libre, discussing the ap-
peal OF President Wilson. Premier
Eiemenceau and Premier Orlando to
Tremier Lloyd George that he remain
IN Paris until the chief questions
connected with peace should be set.
tied, emphasizes that the critical sit
uation In Great Britain arising from
i1Anor troubles which the British pre-
mier is facing Is sufficient to explain
his impAtience to return to London
The newspaper adds that Mr. LLOYD
George Is confronted to a greater ex-
tent than any other government head
With the duty of establishing peace
and serving the interests of the work
1ng classes.
On the morrow OF the great Euro
pean conflict and the eve Of . new
era which imperiously demands close
Rational unity" L'Homme Libre says,
ssfAat Britain Is in the throes Of in
fernal dissensions. Mr.. Lloyd George
Is as anxious to conclude peace rap
idly as he Is to preserve concord
among the people Of Great Britain.
Both Of these aims are inseparately
linked"
The situation in Galicia was con-
Kidered by the supreme council At its
Eeions this afternoon and II was de.
ID to request the Poles and the
ainians TO cease hostilities under
ain conditions.
Gen. AIlenby Reaches Paris
Gen. E. n. n. Allenby, commander
of the British forces in Palestine. ar
rived here today from Egypt to ad-
wise the supreme council ON nea1 east
Evening star., 1919-03-20

lContin0cd from First PAge.)
Rheinpart regiment was arresting
they were found with concealed arms
and leading them to Moabit for exc
cution. Herr Ebert appeared amazed.
That must be stopped" he exclaimed.
L will see the military this after
noon and put an end to such inhuman
methods. You must remember that
German workingmen are not in1
c1ined to bolshevism." Herr Ebert
went on. ''Given bread and employ
ment. Germany's workers will keep
their sanity and evolve a representa-
tive human government. Driven to
tinued hunger and continued idle
ness, the bulk of Germany's popula-
ton, operating on the principle of
no hope and nothing more to lose,
will follow in the red wake of Russia
and then Herr Ebert made his
gesture of helplessness-"the world
must beware. Germany is not threat
enfng bolshevism. Germany will find
its own abyss"
sturdy-Minded optimist.
On the whole I found President
Ebert . sturdy-mindsd. optimistic
type Of man.. reminding me of Sam
uel Gompe- Of America As was
leaving remembered the rumors
current about the resignation of
Philip Scheidemann.
do you think that Scheidemann
viii remain In the government" I
asked
'.rhe present government is only
provisional. After peace-if peace
comes-A new national assembly
based on the constitution will pro-
vide q formal government for the
republic. I cannot say any more than
You can what our fate will be-"
Evening star., 1919-03-20

Lieut. Col. 0'Raar q Shifted.
Lasut COL John =. q. oRear. Coast
Artillery. IN this city has been as
signed to duty at Fort Willtams~ Port
'lana Me.
Evening star., 1919-03-20
church,s Opportunity, re Says.


:. DR.. Watson explained that the COM
mfttee was created in New York yes
terday by the general wartime COM
Finission Of the churches. :.
| The Washington man brought to the
attention OF the commission the fact
that the United states employment
service had practically succumbed to
starvation on. account OF the failure
of Congress to pass the appropriation
bill. He said this condition gave the
church her opportunity and 1t should
at once step into the breach.
The commission took DR.. Watson at
his word and appointed him chairman
Of the special committee. instructed
him to return Immediately to Wash
ington and begin the construction OF
his Organization. The Rev. Paul =.
Langhorne, another Washingtonfan,
was elected to serve with DR.. Watson.
I'VE are going to save the United
States employment service. said Or.
W atson "fn this emergency there is
an excellent opportunity for service.
and Just the kind of service that the
church should perform. lam arrang-
ing to get into touch with every
church in the United States repre-
eented by the commission. I think
there are about 10000 of these.
Every church. every pastor and every
member will be asked to help in the
good work Of finding jobs for SOL
dierS.
Evening star., 1919-03-20
s,ooo Shoe Workers 90 on Strike
READY FOR PEACE,
BUT NOT HARIKARI

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Hr1. Miles, Mountain Poet Dies.
CHATTANOOGA. Tenn NarcA ~
MrA Emma Bell Miles, notsd mosatatn
poei. and anthoP Of ~1Ae Spirit e .the
hountains' ana other books the3 hovS
gained wide ciDoula41na. -AAA A1e1 u
her home here.
Evening star., 1919-03-20
Gen. Allenby Reaches Paris.

Gen. E. n. n. Allenby, commander
of the British forces in Palestine. ar
rived here today from Egypt to ad-
wise the supreme council on neae east
ern questions.
Evening star., 1919-03-20
CHURCHESTOTRY
T0RESCUE SERVICE
Thirty-Five Organizations to
Aid Employment, Agency,
DR.. Watson Says. -.
PLAN GETS UNDER WAY

Thirty-five religious organizations,
representing 130, 900 individual church
es and church institutions, have Of
fered their aid to the United States
employment service and will help the
organization both in service and
money. This announcement was
made by Rev. DR.. E. O. Watson OF
this city, chairman of a special COM
mittee organised for the purpose OF
helping "to save the United States
employment service"
TIE committee will put on special
Campaign and DR.. Watson said he De-
lieved the. churches would raise
fund of a million dollars to help the
Labor Department find jobs Tor re.
turning soldiers through the United
states employment service. DR.. Wat
SON took the matter up this morning
with Edward H Eastman. superin-
tendent Of the United States employ
ment service. and formally onered
the head OF the service the co-opsrA-
ton of his organization.
Evening star., 1919-03-20
MuTRALss sPsEssENT
DRAFT IDEAS TODAY
Continued fitsh fiist r.se:D

meet the approval Of legal experts
The commission plans to hold contin-
nous sittings until the work of re-
''on - cS"p'e'eo x
Evening star., 1919-03-20
Praises Bureaus Work.

It was stated yesterday morning in
certain Official circles that the tilt
arose because Of the appearance re-
Gently in the Army and Navy Regis
ter. an organ read extensively in
military and naval circles. of an edi-
torial in which tribute is paid to the
bureau OF mines. which Is given
credit not only for its development Of
helium. but for the development OF
other gases for war purposes.
BY some persons. 1t was stated that
the purpose of the tilt was not to be-
little Mr.. Manning's bureau and its
work, but to attribute to the Army
and Navy credit for the development
Of helium. The drive is said to be
one directed entirely against giving
to civilians any praise or credit for
development. of helium. The tilt was
sized up as one between the scien-
tific departments Of the Army and
Navy on one side and civilians in the
bureau Of mines on The other.
Evening star., 1919-03-20
TWO u. S. BRANCHES DISPUTE a'7
GAS DEVEL LOPMENT CREDIT
Bitter Feeling Said to Exist Between Civil
and Military Divisions Concerning
Achievement.

Did the Navy Department or the
bureau Of mines of the Department
Of the Interior develop quantity pro-
duction Of the non-infiammabie gas
helium, which is one Of the greatest
Accomplishments OF the war, and
which will svolutionize dirigible bal
loon and Zeppelin work?
Both the department and the bu-
reau claim credit for !ts development
In a statement issued from the Navy
Department Acting Secretary OF the
Navy Roosevelt asserts that the bu-
reau Of mines abandoned the work
of developing helium in its expert
mental stage, and that only after the
War and Navy departments insisted
did the bureau continue its develop
ment.
Claims Credit for Mines Bureau.
On the other hand. Director Van H.
Manning says that the idea OF the
development Of helium had it's origin
with the bureau of mines. and it was
through the efforts OF that bureau
that the war and Navy departments
and British officials we're attracted
to the possibilities of the gas.
Director Manning would say little
yesterday about the statement made
by Mr.. Roosevelt other than to claim
credit for the bureau and to admit
that he would see the acting Secre-
tary of the Navy Department as soon
as he can.
1t is understood that some one has
made a faux pas. According to In
formation received. Director Manning
will submit evidence to Acting Secre-
tary Roosevelt to prove that the bu-
reau Of mines alone Is responsible for
urging the development of helium.
The bureau Of mines. it is understood.
takes particular pride in its accom-
plishments during the war and rumor
has 1t that II the facts are known Mr.
Manning is correct in his assertions
that the bureau of which he is head
not only did not hinder. but In every
way possible aided the development
OF heliun.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-03
MEMPHIS COTTON.

Memphis cotton closed steady and
Unchanged. Middling 52.0Oc. Sales LOO