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The evening world., 1919-07-15
FORD STILL THINKS
REGULAR SOLDIER
ISA MURDERER
Admits He Was Against Pre-.
paredness in i9i5-CallS
History "Bunk."

MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. July Is.
Henry Ford. plaintiff in a 81 200, 900
libel suit against the Chicago Tribune
resumed the witness stand to-day. He
was questioned by Attorney Elliott q.
Stevenson for the defendant. The
witness reiterated his belief that pro-
Fashionable soldiers were murderers.
The mysterious Flag Of Human
ity." which counsel for the defendant
have been demanding ever since the
case began, made It's appearances.
1T is the first time I ever saw it,"
remarked Mr.. Ford.
DO you like It better than the
Stars and stripes7" asked Mr. Stew
enson.
TITS a different kind OF nag," an
swered the witness.
The fiag Is about 7 by IA feet, with
the earth In white on a blue field.
The emblem. designed to typlfy
world brotherhood. is said to have
grown out of a remark by Mr.. Ford
three or four years ago, when he
said that all national fiags should be
succeeded by a nag OF humanity un-
der which all men of all nations
might stand.
Up to to-day counsel for Mr.. Ford
denied the existence OF such a nag.
WAR OF AGGRESSION IS MUIR
DER, WITNESS INSISTS.
Attorney Stevenson introduced q
pamphlet containing pacifist argu-
ments which. the witness admitted
was wildly distributed at his expense
in 1915 Mr.. Stevenson quoted Mr.
Ford as saying Preparedness is the
root OF war"
'|rhat meant over-preparedness
said Mr.. Ford.
What do you mean when you say
that war is MURDER"
war Of aggression"
And those who urge preparedness
advocate murder7"
''Over- preparedness, yes"
The witness said that sane pre-
paredness for defense was legitimate
The lawyer quoted from the peace
pamphlet wherein Mr.. Ford advo.
Gated disarmament and asked II In
1915 Mr.. Ford was opposing any pre-
paredness whatsoever.
yes" admitted the witness.
You state in this book that tber'
was a ring trying to drive as int
war;" continued Mr.. Stevenson"
Can you give Us one member o.
that ring?"
NO"
president Wilson was one Of thos'
who urged the preparedness which yo'
call MURDER"
"over-preparedness; am strong 70
preparedness now"
you were not in 1882"
81 thought our preparedness at :ha
time was adequate"
DO you think now that war il
murder7"
Not for the oppressed"
WON'T EXEMPT PERSHlNo n
OPINION OF SOLDIERS.
The witness said he considered pro
fessionaI soldiers-those who mad
their living out of it-were murderers
THAT includes Gen. Pershing7 ?
asked Mr.. Stevenson.
Those who commit murder ar
murderers. II war Is murder theI
professional soldiers are murderers.
The matter in the pamphlet wa!
prepared by Theodore Delavigue, on
OF Mr.. Ford's publicity men.
IL authorized them and 1 am 70
sponsible," said tho witness. "ofteI
| didn't know what was in them"
did you know what was in you
widely published page advertisement
opposing preparedness?
II don't believe | read that | sen
| out many things to mako peopl
|
The evening world., 1919-07-15
VOOD CONES OUT SQUA RELY SUPPORT OF THE LEAGUE

ator Norris said he considered the
Versailles covenant contained many
features. andtwould vote
for changes in Il.
The evening world., 1919-07-15
trolley Car Kina LittIe Girl.

/ ATargaret Dunnigan, eight years old,
was run down and killed by Mont
gomery street trolley car within sight
Of her home, No. 81 Pamrapo Avenue.
Jersey city, to-day. Thomas panden.
tae mot9rmans was arrestsd on 4 charge
The evening world., 1919-07-15
ACCUSED BY PAL
BOY CONFESSES
HE KILLED HULL
Continued from First Page.)

known last Friday Justice OF the
Peace Samuel S. whltshouse OF Long
Beach recalled that both Hull and
Dippisch were great friends OF the
wilkins family and knew that Mrs.
Wilkins always had concealed about
the house sums OF money varying
from $500 TO S4OO,
Whitchouse and other friends of the
pair began debating as to whether the
boys, knowing the habits OF Hull. did
not know also those OF Mrs. wilkins.
and that II they had killed their en-
ployers for $500, would they he inter-
ested In the death OF a woman, by
whose murder II would be possible 20
secure $500? wilkins declared that
while the men held him the third,
called Dick. killed his wife with
hammer, II was with a hammer that
Mr. Hun was beaten 60 death.
Capt. Carey said to-day he had
questioned O'Brien regarding the muir
der OF Mrs. wilkins The boy, Capt.
Carey said. seemed familiar with all
the facts OF the crime. but asserted
he had been III with pneumonia at
the home OF Mrs. Joseph Bossardet
at No. 35s Lincoln Road, Brooklyn,
Feb. q, when Mrs, wilkins was muir
dered. Capt. Carey at once sent out
detectives to verify this story.
BOY SHOWS NO SIGN OF RE.
MORSE FOR CRIME.
Capt. Carey says o'Brien showed
no signs OF remorse. He describes
the prisoner as OF the bad boy" type,
but with no known vicious habits,
such as gambling or associating with
tad women.
o'Brien said his mother was de-
serted when he was twelve years old
and he was sent to the Rhode Island
State Hospital and School at Provi-
dence, where he met Paige, who had
been there since he was three years
old. Three years ago they ran away.
OBrien went TO Brooklyn, but his
sister had him sent back 20 the Rhode
Island institution. Paige did not 60
back, and "A year and half ago
O'Brien escaped again.
A year ago he came across Paige
in a penny arcade and soon after
ward Paige got him a job in the Hull
establishment The idea of the rob
berry originated last January in his
own mind, o'Bren said.
In a hotel in the central section Of
philadelphia, Detective Hopper of
that city, while reading a newspapei
in the lobby noticed standing ten
feet away young man, one OF whose
hands showed that three fingers were
missing. The newspaper that Hop
Ter held contained description Of
! The two men sought for the New York
crime. Description OF Paige colncided
with every appearance OF the youth
before him. He arrested him, and
Paige admitted his identity.
lie also had a new outfit OF clothing
and t43,i2 in money.
Paige was arraigned In Central Po-
| lice Court, Philadelphia to-day, and
held To await eXtRdition.
| George A. Quelch. office manager
| for Hull & DeppIsch, told MIR. Joyce
to-day that he had moro Than once
ordered O'Brien and Paige out of Mr..
HuIl's ofiice whom they were hanging
over the senior partners shoulder as
he was counting money.
You are always picking on ~
when tho boss u counting money" he
said O'BTien told him on the last oc-
casion, about a month ago, "You
have no reason 40 be sutpicioua OF Us
why don't you attend b your Owl
bpalnaaa5'
The evening world., 1919-07-15

LOST. FOUND AND REWARDS.
LIoT-UoneJ Island sunday niEht. pouh-1ASaS
ooalAining pApeu valuable 70 ins only: VII nv
S1s heerAl IsIAd And lesatSen ask 10 aIssl.enA
LOer-IAst Friday IN Broohiyn daaHnuud ~
pn,. with az OAlihros apqhEOi ADO -.
Evening star., 1919-04-20
F[AYS CRITICS
OF MORALS IN PANAMA
Nations President Declares Army
Officers Display Ignorance Of
Latin America.

Former Senator Thompson of Kan
sas has received an open letter from
President Porras Of Panama. de-
nouncing as unwarranted statements
made in a letter inserted by the SEN
ator in the Congressional Record at
the recent session from Brig. Gen. R.
NJ. Blatchford. commanding general
of the Canal Zone, and a statement
by Maj. Wells. judge advocate gen.
eral. criticising moral conditions in
the zone and in the cities of Panama
and Colon.
Such statements. President Porras
wrote. were the most unfair insult
that this country could possibly re-
ceive from any source" He criticised
Mr.. Thompson's action in putting the
communications in the Record, saying:
Such action on your part simply
means the most humiliating disre-
gard for the position that Panama, al
though very small nation indeed.
has assumed as a friend and ally of
the United States. placing at that ma
tion's disposition her territory, to-
gether with all her resources"
The president further declared that
only be taken as another proof OF
the ignorance of Americans in gen.
eral with reference to everything re-
lated to conditions in Latin America
and to the prejudices of certain high
seated officials whose positions should
render them more diplomatic and dis
Greet"
Evening star., 1919-04-20
|NTERURBAN LINES MAY
HAVE UNION STATION
Might Grow Out of Terminal to Be
Built by W., B. E. A. Com
pany Here.

A union station for i1terurban lines
entering the capital may grow out OF
the plans of the Washington. Baltl-
more and Annapolis Electric Halfway
Company to build a terminal for It's
own usage on New York avenue be-
tween 11th and 18th streets northwest
Wade Ellis. attorney for the COM
pany, said last night that suggestions
have been made looking to the use or
the terminal by all local interurban
lines. including the Washington V If
ginia and Warrington and Old Domln-
ion railway companies
The suggestions. he said. have not
progressed to the point where 1t may
be assumed that negotiations are un-
der way to accomplish them.
He also stated that as far as ne
knew it is not proposed to amalga-
mate the companies.
Members of the Public Utilities
Commission declared that they have
not heard of the proposal for a union
interurban depot. and officials of the
local traction companies likewise as
serted that they know nothing of it,
According to Mr.. Ellis. construction
of the w. y. g y. terminal will starr
in the immediate future. The advan-
tage TO the city of having all inter-
urban lines operate from a single ter
nlinaI is apparent. he said. although
the scheme is in an embryonic sage
and may not develop beyond the sug-
geStionS made.
Evening star., 1919-04-20
MIR. McADoo APPROVES.
Gown -Your-Own Home" Campaign
Is Indorsed.

A letter indorsing the "Ownyour-
own home" campaign of the Depart
ment of Labor has been sent to As
sistant Secretary of Labor Louis +
Post by former Secretary McAdoo. II
was during Mr.. McAdoo's incumbency
as Secretary of the Treasury that
wartime restrictions on buildings
were placed Six days after the sign
ing of the armiStice he issued an or
der removing the restrictions that had
been imposed.
The letter says:
Il am heartily in favor of the own
your-own-home' campaign and L ear
nestly hope for the largest measure
of success for this movement. The
Evening star., 1919-04-20
CONVENTION TO BE HELD
BY DAUGHTERS OF 1912
National Officers to Be Elected at
Hour-Day Meeting Here Begin
ming Tomorrow.

Election Of president national. two
Vice presidents national and a record
ing secretary national 10 to be the i'm
portant business Of the convention of
the United States Daughters of 1912.
which will meet in the willard Hotel
tomorrow for a four-day session.
MrA Robert Hall wiles of Chicago.
the present president national is not
a candidate for reelection. the only
candidate being Mrs. Clarence F. R.
Penne Of Connecticut.
A banquet tomorrow evening. At
which 10 to be unveiled and dedicated
the societys service nag bearing
sixty-three gold stars and 1,349 blue
stars, and a reception Tuesday even
ing to members of the society and
sister organizations are to be the
social features OF the convention.
Rear Admiral Mexican, acting chief of
the Navy bureau Of observations. is
to be in charge Of the ceremony of
dedicating the service nag. which was
made in Chicago and has been for
var1ed to this city.
Many delegates to the continental
congress Of the Daughters of the
American Revolution, which ad-
journed yesterday. including several
Of tho national officers, remained in
thenGdty to attend the convention
Announcement has been made that
sessions VIII be open to all members
Of tho d. A. R and other sister or
ganixatdonA
Evening star., 1919-04-20
WARN PHONE STRIKERS
. OF BURLES0N METHODS
Federal Employees Say Operators
Should Seek Presidents Indorse-
ment of Promise.

! Warning that the striking tele
phone operators in New England
should seek from President Wilson an
Endorsement of the promise made by
Postma ster General Burleson of fu-
ture fair dealing with them was
given in a telegram last night from
the National Federation of Federal
Employees. The message attacked the
Postmaster Generals attitude toward
postal employees.
Thomas F.. Flaherty. secretary
treasurer of the National Federation,
sent the telegram to Miss Julia
,OConnor of Boston, president of the
| telephone operators union, as fol-
lows:
"Respectfully suggest you obtain
President Wilson's Endorsement of
Postmaster Generals promise to deal
| fairly with telephone girls forced to
strike against Burleson labor poll
! cies. The record of the Postmaster Cen
! eral in treatment of postal employees
| is such that you should proceed care
| fully and cautiously in all negotia-
| tions with him. He has attempted to
| invade every right of postal workers.
| He has asked Congress to reduce
! compensation and deny workers right
| to organize effectively. He person.
| ally lobbied against wage increases.
| He brutally characterized our agitation
| for increased compensation as selfish at
! tempt on part of men already re-
ceiving three times wage of soldiers
| in trenches. In six years he has
| failed to m kaniesoeine
4 failed to make one single Legislative
| recommendation for welfare of en-
ployes. but has consistently fought
every beneficial reform we have
| sought. He has defied war labor
board and refused to established ma
chinery for adjustment of employees
| grievances. In behalf of telephone
| girls now on strike you are justified
| in demanding something more sub
/ stantial than a Burleson promise of
| future fair treatment"
Evening star., 1919-04-20

without the discharge of twenty Of
their number.
Capt Willard. commandant of the
yard, recently was notified that the
state of current appropriations called
for 10 per cent reduction in the
salaries of the force of craftsmen
for the balance of the fiscal year and
might be met either by the discharge
outright of twenty craftsmen or by
a volunteer system of furloughs. by
which each of the 200 craftsmen
would lose four days pay month
until July L.
A committee of the craftsmen was
notified that the proposed system of
furloughs would not be enforced. ex-
cent by the unanimous consent Of all
affected That consent has been re-
ceived at the Navy Department and
the retrenchment will be made with
out the necessity for any discharges.
1t is expected that the appropria-
tions vet to be made for the ensuing
fiscal year, will provide for full-time
Evening star., 1919-04-20
AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA

ALEXANDRIA. Va, April 19.-The
democratic congressional primary
will be held here Tuesday to nomi-
nate a candidate for Congress from
the eighth district to fill the vacancy
caused by the resignation of Repre-
sentative Charles G. Carlin.
There are two candidates, r. Walton
Moore and Fl. carlton Hanes. both of
Fairfax county.
At a mass meeting tomorrow night
at o'clock in the Richmond Theater
THE Price of Peace" will be shown.
This picture also will be shown at the
same hour at the Ingomar Theater.
The first show will be held at 3
O'Clock in the afternoon at the Rich
mond Theater.
With ringing of fire bells and blow
ing of whistles the arrival of the
victory loan trophy train in Alexan-
dria at 3 o'clock Monday afternoon
will be announced.
Subscriptions for the relief of the
Arm enian and Syrian sufferers thus
far amount to $1,220.67. Alexandria, s
allotment is $4,000.
John D. Normoyle, real estate deal
er, has sold for. Leo p. Harlow four
lots on Peyton avenue, Del Ray, to
Hugo Herfurth. Jr.
for John d. Normoyle. trustee. house
and lot 331 North st. Asaph street to
Mrs. Belle E. Mudd.
Evening star., 1919-04-20
Minnesota Association at Dance.

The Minnesota State War Work
ers' Association. made up of the
young men and women from the big
northwestern state. was host last
night to a number of friends at a
dance given at the Northeast Masonic
Temple, on II street northeast There
were in attendance. including MEM
bers of the association and their
guests. more than 100 couples. w. G.
McMvrchy Is president of the organi-
zation. The committee in charge of
the dance last night was made up
of Miss Lillian Weir, Miss Helen d.
Reid, Miss Alga Friedrichsen, Miss
Elenor McMurchy and Miss Nancy
johnson. The next dance by the ats
sociation will be given May at the
Wilson Normal School. During the
summer the association plans to give
a number of excursions and outings
to points of interest near Washing
ton and down-river trips.
Evening star., 1919-04-20
BUSY WEEK FOR THE Y. NJ. C.. A.
AT WALTER REED HOSPITAL
Elaborate Programs of Entertainment for
the Wounded Soldiers Successfully
Carried Out DR.. Simons
Discusses Activities.

bined efforts of the War Camp Com
munity Service and the Y NJ. T. A
entertainment bureau, proved 10 De
one of the best ever given mere Ihe
building was crowded at CLOCK 10
see the mysterious performance OF
Ambrose Jeffries. ventriloquist and
magician Mr.. Jeffries is an artist of
unusual skill. He certainly got the
boys goat" His work was not the
ordinary stunts usually pulled off At
/ 7:45 Marie Nordstronl. from k1etn $
circuit. entertained in song and I'M
presentations. much to the boys pleas
ure Mr.. Chester I-afolettS violin Sc
lections were enjoyed by all. MISS
iThornberry. the sweet SololSt. ana
Margaret Ripy, accompanist, rendered
a number of songs much to the de-
light of the men. The Walter *'Ste'S'
ten and thirteen years old. respective
lily, were little wonders in song and
dancing. The men showed their ap-
probation of the work done by the
children with enthusiastic and pro-
the Maker of Dreams was delight
fully rendered. Miss Joyce. Serst-
Green and Mr.. Kahn. who made up
the cast. were well received by the
audience.
Francis Renault. female impcrson-
ator. from Keith's circuit. thrilled his
! audience with his marvellous voice.
The audience filled the auditorium to
full capacity One hundred extra
chairs were provided. and still the
aisIes were crowded to the doors.
Religious Exercises.
Special religious services were held
in the '"Y" Hut on Tuesday and Fri
day nights. DR.. Charles Haulenbeek,
religious worker for the "Y." spoke
Tuesday and Rev O. ]. Randall of
Washington Friday evening. Chap
lain Wright and Dr.. Simons. post sec
retary, conduct two services Sunday
in the post auditorium. Saturday
evening in the post auditorium In
for Thirty Days" a seven-reel film.
starring May Allison, was shown to a
general audience of overseas men.
corps men ard nurses
Il. A Hall. in civil life superintend-
ent of schools at Flatwoods. W. Va,
has been added to the "Y'' personnel
He will have charge of the educa-
tiOnal class work, 10 which he will
devote all his time. This will relieve
Secretary Wright, so that he can de-
vote all his time to afternoon illus
trated talks N the wards and evening
lectures in this and other camps of
this Jistris.
| During Ire past week the ''Y'' has
given the wards containing the most
bed patients an abundance of picture
shows. The movie films shown in
ci1ied a Agriculture ard Re- Education
at Lyons" and The House Fly" two
educat;onal films put on at the re-
Quest c. the construction depart
with these was given a two-reel COM
edy. Soaked and Scorched." The SUBJ
ject of the travel talks by Mr..
Wright was Siberia
Evening star., 1919-04-20
LANSBURGH EMPLOYEES
SURPRISE AN OFFICIAL
Superintendent Harty Birthday Is
Observed With Presentations
And Words of Praise.

Samuel Hart, general superintendent
Of Lansburgh & Brother, was ten
,dered a surprise party yesterday
morning by the employees Of the store
The occasion was the birthday of Mr..
Hart.
The employees assembled on the
main floor of the establishment at
$3.50 o'clock. After a song, Miss Rose
Sewers of the domestic department
made a speech in which she told Of
the birth of Samual Hart fifty years
ago. She told of his entering the em-
ploy of Lansburgh & Brother as
bundle wrapper and outlined his pro-
motions through the various grades
to general superintendent.
~Accfdent" In Presentation.
The speaker called upon another
employe to present Mr.. Hart with
cut glass flower vase. This was pur-
posely dropped and broken on the
floor.
Upon the suggestion of another ern :
ploye Mr.. Hart was blindfolded and
escorted about the store. led By an
impromptu band. and finally taken to
his Office There the real pTesenta-
tion was made in the form of loving
cup inscribed as follows: TO sam
uel Hart on his fiftieth birthday
April, 1919, as an expression of ap-
probation from the employees OF
Lansburgh & Brother" With the cup
also were fifty American beauty roses.
Speech Of Acceptance.
In his speech of acceptance. MI
Hart said that while II was true he
is fifty years of age, he felt many
veara Younger. He also thanked the
employees for their epirit of co-opera-
ton and good fellowship.
Sol Lansburgh, president OF the
ffrm. also presented Mr.. Hart with
substantial token of the firms appre-
ciation of his good services.
Evening star., 1919-04-20
fundamental basis Of prosperity and

fundamental basis of prosperity and
contentm is the widest possible
diffusion of ownership of homes
among the people of any country. At
this particular time the resumption
of building operations on a large
scale would be extremely stimulating
to industry and would go far toward
stabilizing the general economic and
industrial situation"
The building industry has steadily
revived since the lifting OF the ban.
Contracts amounting to s60,S6t.oN ,
were awarded in the first week IN
April. In the preceding week the con
tracts totaled s43.59O.325 and the frs.
week in March they were S2i-l5l,e. h.
Evening star., 1919-04-20
FURL0UGHS SAVE JOBS
FOR NAVY CRAFTSMEN
Two Hundred at Washington Yam
Meet Situation Created by Ap-
propriations Cut.

At the unanimous request of the
two hundred craftsmen employed at
the Washington navy yard, Acting
Secretary Roosevelt of the Navy De-
rartment has approved a working
agreement whereby 10 per cent re-
ducticn in salaries, entailed nv re-
duced appropriations. will be made
Evening star., 1919-04-20
THE SUNDAY STAR WASHINGTON c. ApR1 20 1e1e-PARr

employment Of the entire force. Sim
liar working arrangements have been
made at other navy yards and sta
tions. the system Of furloughing all
employees for few days averting
the necessity for the outright dis
charge of a few at each yard.
Evening star., 1919-04-20
Examination for Messenger Boy.

An open competitive examination
for messenger boy at an entrance
salary of from $3.50 to $3.50 Is an
nounced by the Civil Service Commits
sion. Applicants must show that they
have completed at least five grades Of
school work and must have reached
their fourteenth. but not their eight
eeHth biz; hd;,y.
Evening star., 1919-04-20
KANsANs AT DANCE.
125 in Wilson School Gymnasium
to Meet Nav 4.

More than 125 persons attended a
dance given by the Kansas State So
ciety last night in the gymnasium of
Wilson Normal School
President c. ]. Craig of the society
announced that the next meeting of
the society will be held at Wilson
Normal May 4, at o'clock Special
entertainment features are planned
for this meeting.
Evening star., 1919-04-20
CHAMP CLARK LOAN SPEAKER
To Address Shipping Board En-
ployes Tomorrow in Theater.

Speaker Champ Clark will make the
principal address at a mass meeting of
the employees of the United States Ship
ping Board in the New National Thea
ter at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon
Mr.. Clark will be introduced by Ray
mond 3. Stevens, vice chairman of the
board. The Marine Band will be pres
ent.
The National Theater will seat approxi-
mately $500 people. The Shipping Board
personnel in Washington is approxi-
mately 100. The public is invited
Evening star., 1919-04-20
Officer in 26th Assigned Here.

Col. Jacob A.. Mack. field artillery.
formerly liaison officer with the 26th
Division. has been assigned to duty
in the office Of the chief of staff. War
Department.