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Evening star., 1919-04-21
MISS WOODS CASE MAY
BE CONSIDERED TODAY
-
Board of Education Is Expected to
Act on Request for
Hearing.

Inc board of education, at its meet
ing at o'clock this afternoon. is ex-
pected to resume consideration of the
request of Miss Alice Wood, Western
high School teacher. for a formal
nearing on the charge that she made
indiscreet statements during a cur
rent topics lesson in class. Miss Wood
was suspended for one week as a re-
suit of the boards finding.
III the board should remain firm in
It's original stand and decline to grant
the hearing. the action probably will
end negotiations between the teachers
and the board. The High School
Teachers Union already has been de-
nled hearing. at which it desired to
protest against the rule of suspend
ing teacher without a formal hear
ing.
The teachers union has made known
It's intention of appealing to the Dis
trict Supreme Court in the event that
the school board turns down Miss
WOODS request for reopening of
the case.
Evening star., 1919-04-21
DEPUTY SHERIFF FREED.
Law Officer Not Guilty of Violation
of Liquor Statute.

Deputy Sheriff Thomas Garrison of
Prince Georges county. Md. who was
complained against several weeks ago
by agents of the Department of Jus
tice for an alleged violation of the
LIQUOR law, has been acquitted by
Chief Judge John T. Briscoe and As
sociate Judges B. Harris Camalier and
Fillmore Beall. sitting at Upper Marl-
boro.
It was charged by the prosecution
that Garrison distributed liquor, the
claim being that he permitted Baltus
Birkel, who had been arrested for
having an automobile filled with beer
and whisky in his possession to take
away the intoxicants upon payment of
81 The beer and whisky were valued
at $40.
Garrison's vindication did not come
as surprise to his many friends in
the county. At the time the COM
plant was filed Garrison said it was
merely a matter of an attempt to in
jure him politically. The acquitted
official promises interesting develop
menta.
Evening star., 1919-04-21
DR.. CT. BECKER, NOTED
GE0PHYS|C|ST, DIES.
Had Been Connected With United
States Geological Survey
for Forty Years.

DR.. George Ferdinand Becker. for
the last forty years connected with
the United States geological survey.
and chief of the division of physical
and chemical researches, died yes
terday at 2141 Wyoming avenue.
DR.. Becker was a geologist and
He was graduated from Harvard in
1865 and the next year went to Heidel-
berg University to study mining en-
gineering. On his return to this
country he became professor OF min
ing engineering at the University OF
Philippines under Gen. Bell at the
same time a member OF the military
geological staff.
After four years at the University
Of California Dr. Becker Joined the
newly organized United States geo
logical survey. Just before the Boer
war he was sent to South Africa to
study the gold and silver mines of
that region. In this work he gained
an enviable reputation. Tho geo.
physical work. under his direction.
progressed so well that it led to the
Carnegie GeophysicaI Laboratory.
At the time OF his death he was a
member OF the National Academy of
Science the Washington Academy OF
Science, the American Institute of
Mining Engineers and the Metropoli-
tan and Chevy Chase clubs. He is
survived by his wife. Mrs. Florence
Deakins Becker.
Funeral services will be held from
his home, 100 Rhode Island avenue.
tomorrow afternoon at o'clock. In
terment will be in Mt. Adams Bos-
ton, Mass, Thursday The pallbear-
ers will be DIR. David Jayne Hill, Mr..
Justice Holmes, DR.. George Otis
Smith, Charles D. Walcott. Edward H.
Everett, Hennen Jennings. Cleveland
Perkins, Gen. Crozier, Alfred Tucker
man, John D. McChesney, Admiral
Sidney Staunton, Admiral Stockton
and Admiral Seaton Schroeder.
Evening star., 1919-04-21

14.446 in all-arrived here yesterday;
Two of the ships which arrived
were the German liners Zeppelin ana
Graf Waldersee. making their nrst
trips since they were turned over 10
the United States.
The Zeppelin brought 1850 men; the
Graf Waldersee, 74l: the Nirginlan'
All; the Great Northern, 3.O09; the
Santa Paula. 2,134. and the cruiser
Seattle. 1875.
Debarkation authorities said that
from 1925 20 1910 am. a record was
made in docking troopships. the Fir-
ginian, Great Northern, Zeppelin ana
Graf Waldersee being put into their
berths in that period by three tugs
NEWPORT NEWS Va, April IL
Mai Cen William NJ. Wright. who
succeeded Maj. Gen. Peter +. Traub
as commander of the 35th tkansas
and Missouri National Guard) Divl-
sion. arrived here yesterday on 'he
transport De kalb from France. The
vessel brought 1.l35 officers and men.
Evening star., 1919-04-21
NOT TO RUN TRAINS OVER
THE AQUEDUCT BRIDGE
Commissioners Deny Request Made
by Washington and Old Domin-
ion Electric Company.

Because Of the unsatisfactory condi-
ton Of Aqueduct bridge the District
Commissioners today turned down a pc
tition from the Washington and Old
Dominion Electric Railway Company
for authority to operate motors with
trailers over the bridge.
The company has sought to improve
its service by running trains of two
cars Its application had the approval
of the Old Dominion Citizens Associa-
ton.
The Commissioners referred the mat
ter to Col. M. C. Tyler. District engineer
officer, who reported that the masonry
in the piers supporting the bridge is in
such shape that to increase the load
on the structure would be to endanger
the safety of those using it. He also
stated that the vibrations in the bridge
caused by the present traffic are ex-
cessive.
Instructions will be- given by the Com
missioners to the police to require traffic
of every kind to move at a slow rate Of
speed over the bridge.
Evening star., 1919-04-21
BORN
MARRIED.

DAVIS. On April 10. 1919. TO William r. and
Nellie +. Davis, u son.
Evening star., 1919-04-21
FARM INQUIRY EXTENDED.
Here Reviews Efforts to
Produce Economical Methods.

AS a result Of the recent conference
here between Department of Agricul-
ufacture and distribution Of farm ma
chinery and in the production and use
Of horses and persons prominently en-
gagged in farming the Office of farm
management Of the department will en-
large its investigation relating to the
more economical methods OF organizing
farms.
The conference was called by Secretary
Houston. The work Of investigation
will be done in cooperation with the Of
ficer of farm economics and farm man.
agement in the various states of the
country. 1t was stated this morning by
Agricultural Department officials that
this cooperation will improve the quail
ity of the work on farms
Evening star., 1919-04-21
FIRST PUBLIC FUND APPEAL
MADE BY FOUNDING HOME
THE WASHINGTON HOME FOR FOUNDLINGS
1715 Fifteenth Street

ifteenth Street
Was c.,
Washington
Washington Foundlngs incorporated April o.
years of
a
children will
in
children little
asking friends at me
and
comforts the children During
this matter be brought
lighu provided
and
Contributions be
Of
urerA Ann Comps
JOHN
Washington Loan and Trust
MRS WENDELL p. STAFFORD
1928 Lamont
MRS JOSIAH A.
1854 Wyoming
2Ol3 Columbia
1927 Newark street
ARTHUR PETER
washington -oan Trust
Evening star., 1919-04-21

It pays to read the want columns of
The Star. Hundreds OF situations are
filed through them.
Evening star., 1919-04-21
In Memoriam.

GUIDE. In sad but loving rrmemorance Of onr
dear wife and mother. ALBERTlNB GUIDE.
who passed away from us two years ago
today. April 21. 1917.
She worr a crown Of patience
Through the years she struggled on
Those ha nds that rest forever
Are the hands that made our home
We cannot understand why we must part
From those love dear,
But God, who doeth all things well.
Will some day make IL clear.
BY HER DEVOTED HUSBAND AND chill
DREN.
GRAFT. In memory OF our darling baby.
AI.ICE LOUISE GRAFF. who died two years
ago today. April II. 1917.
HOPKINS. In sad but loving rememhrancr OF
my dear husband and our father, cHAk,ES
w HOPKINS. who departed tins lite three
years ago today, April II. 1915.
IT'S not the tear at the moment shrd.
When the cold earth has just been thrown
DER him.
That tells how beloved is the one that is deads
Or how deep In onr hearts we adore him.
'Tls the tear through many n long day wepts
Ills life's whole pathway shaded.
'Tis the remembrance fondiy kept
eY HIS LOVING WIFE AND CHILDREN.
KELLUM. A tribute Of love to the memory
of my beloved mother. PENELOPE NEIL
LUM. who departed this life nine years age
today. April q: 1910 ,,..>,,r \.
LOVING DAUGdIE JENNIE.
hing. In sad but lovirg remembrance OF my
dear father ANDREW KING. who departed
this life eight years ago today. April IL
1911.
Dear is the grave where he is laid;
sweet is the memory that never shall fade
Gone. hut never forgotten.
BY his DAUGHTER. ANNIE KING
JONES.
NoKHDN. In loving remembrance OF my dear
wife JENNIE. who killed two years
ago today by an automobile. April ~, iv,'.
MOORE. In loving memory OF my husband.
James A. h. MOORE. who entered hie
heavenly home one year ago today. April
Forever remembered.
HIS WIFE, IDA II. MOORE.
ouARLES. In sad but loving remem bra nee &c
my darling mother. THRESA QuARlESs
who left suddenly. April Il. 1913.
A happy home I once enjoyed.
How sweet the memory still.
But death has left a vacant chair
The world can never NIL.
BY HER DEVOTED DAUGHTER MARION. .
TWINE. In sad but loving remembrance oe
NV dear husband and loving father.
WILLIAM TWINE. who left us so suddenly
three years ago today. April II. 1916
Three sad years. with all their changes,
Since death bade you from part,
But, dear father. none OF these changes,
Can take you from our hearts.
BY HIS DEVOTED WIFE AND CHILDREN
WARE. In sad but loving remembrance Of QUE
dear daughter and sister. REBECCA BE-
ATRICE WARE. who departed this life tive
years ago today. April 21. 1917.
How we long for you Rebecca, dear,
When our hearts sad with pain,
And your words of consolation.
Just to hear them once again.
BY HER DEVOTED MOTHER, FATHEB
AND SISTERS.
WARE. tribute of love to the memory Of
my cInssmate and beloved friend. REBECCA
WARE. who died two years ago today, April
81. 1917.
At noontide her went down,
When all fair and bright.
And it shines in a faraway land
That knows no night.
By GERALDINE GILMER STEVENSON.
Evening star., 1919-04-21
WHALE Is MEAT.

"a whale is in no sense fish,.
declare the bureau of fisheries and
the American Museum of Natural
History.
The question whether this man.
NAL is fish or meat arose recently
on an appeal taken by certain inn
porters from a decision of a GUS
toms collector as to the proper
classification of canned whale
meat. The importers claimed
that whale meat iS not fish. but
should be classed with meats OF
all kinds. prepared or preserved.
which are entitled to free entry.
Both the government and the
importers asked the decision of the
bureau OF iiSneTies. and Il IA hear
ing before the board of general
appraisers at New York DR.. r. +.
T.. Coker. assistant in charge OF
scientific inquiry of the bureau.
testified that whale is meat. DR..
F. A. Lucas, director of the mu-
scum, corroborated this testimony.
Evening star., 1919-04-21
DRIVE TO RAISE $4,000
FOR A LOCAL CHARITY
Canvass Being Made In Behalf Of
the Washington Home for
Foundlings.

With personal appeals by donors for
the institution and appeals by letter
to former contributors and to public
spirited citizens, the drive for $4,000
to defray the expenses of repairs to
the winter and summer homes OF the
washington Home for Foundlings be-
gan today. The drive will continue
for the current week and will END
with a tag day next Saturday.
The home has never before nao TO
ask for public subscription. but a
great increase in expenses in the past
two years has made the need for
money imperative. The summer home
at Bethesda, Md. Is greatly in need OF
repairs, it is stated, and in order tnat
the children now in the care or the
home may be taken to the country be-
fore hot weather sets in. 1t Is neces-
sary to make these repairs.
Contributions may be sent to the
treasurer, Charles E. Howe, American
Security and Trust Company, or to the
following members of the board OF
trustees: John b. Larner. Washing
ton Loan and Trust Company: Mrs.
Wendell p. Stafford. 1925 Lamont
street: Arthur Peter, Washington
Loan and Trust building; Mrs. Josiah
A. Van Orsdel. 1854 Wyoming avenue;
Mrs. Simon Wolf. 2013 Columbia road.
and Mrs. Boyd Taylor. 3427 Newark
street.
Evening star., 1919-04-21
RETURNING y'ANKS
REACH AMERICA
Cruiser Charleston Brings
1,349-Yesterday's Ar
rivals Total 1851.
DOCKING RECORD MADE

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, April 21.-With 1.349
troops the cruiser Charleston arrived
here today from Brest. Units in
cluded the filth Telegraph Battalion
complete. IL officers and 213 men,
41st Field Hospital, officers and "a
men. and 239th Field Hospital. Of
ficers and rs men. The others We're
mostly infantry, marine and air serV-
ice casuals. including men from
Arkansas, Illinois. Colorado, Iowa,
North Carolina and New York.
Forty-fve officers and LABS men of
the 151st Field Artillery, composed
mostly of Minnesota troops assigned
to the 42d (Rainbow) Division. SAILED
from Brest April II on the cruiser
Huntington and are due in New York
on April 2S, it was announced here
today. 10
A detachment of officers and 40
men of the 151st Brigade Battalion
is due at Boston on the steamship
Santa Rosa about Friday having
sailed from Bordeaux on April IL.
Six Ships Bring 14.446.
Six troopships loaded TO capacity
with American officers ana men
Evening star., 1919-04-21
DIED.

MILLS. Departed this life April ~, 1919. =.
6:lo am. ~ her residrncc lt5o kcniiwcita
avenue northeast. Mrs KATHARINE u.
MILLS. the beloved widow o! the late Re-.
George q. Mills.
wood. II. T.. "Wednesday. April -. c.'
PARK. on Saturday. April 10 1919. at ;ae
John Dickson Home. SAMUEL CT tRTfS
PARK. aged seveDt, eight yca-s.
Funeral service In chapel Of John n. Wright
company. 1897 10th street northwcsi. cn
Tuesday. April 80, ut pm. Relatives AMI
friends invited.
RIoRDAN. ON Sunday. April 20. 1910. at
IL 30 o'clock. WILLIAM RioRDAN. beloved
husband Of Johanna Riordan tn~e Enrighb
and brother OF Patrick and Daniel kiordan.
Funeral from his late rrsidenc., l3@ -
Church. where solemn requiem high mass
will be sung at o'clock. Relatives and
cemetery. thieago and New York papers
please copy
ScIPIo. Departed this life Sunday. April -.
1919. nt 32a Bryant street. JOHN SCiPio.
the beloved father OF Lillian Benudcnbury
and the late Arthur scipi9' srandta'her OF
John Bcaudrnbury, brother OF Christopher
and James scipio. Martha Waters and iiar-
rsr Perry ans apr nS1i 81 a
the chapel of Moon. Gaskins & Jarvis. 2o36
1"tt street.
sHEEHAN. Died Sunday. April 90. 1919. at
Pueblo. coi. JOHN ID. sHEEHAN.
Notice OF funeral hereafter.
STEVENS. Suddenly. on Sunday. April 20:
1919. at Bcrwyn. Md, PIERRE CHRISTIE
STEVENS. major. United States Army. re-
tired: only surviving OF the late Rear
Admiral Thomas Hoidup Stevens. United
States Navy.
Funeral services at st. Johns Church Tuesday
afternoon at o'clock.
STEVENS.
MILITARY ORDER OF THE LOYAL LEGION
OF THE UNITED STATES.
Commando Of thu District Of Columbia,
City OF Washington. April II. 1919
Tho death Of Hereditary Companion PIERRE
CHRISTIE STEVENS. Msio 4. :. Army. at
Berwyn. Maryland. the 10th instant. is an
| nouncpd TO the CommRndcry.
Funeral services. NJ which tho attendance OF
| Companions is requested. will Il" held at st.
\ Johns =. T.. Church. Sixteenth and III streets
| northwest. Tuesday. Ind instant. a. F.
| O'Clock PM. Interm-nt AT the National Gene
terry. Arlington. Virginia.
By command OF
! Lieutenant General NELSON 4. MILES. L. =.
| Armv Commander.
| THOMAS ii. MCKEE.
| Recorder.
Evening star., 1919-04-21
CARDS OF THANKS.

LAEGAN. We wish 10 express our SINGER
thanks to relatives and friends for their
sympathy and beautiful flowers sent at the
GAN. MRS. LANGAN. LoUDoN. ALICE. .
MONROE. / wish to express my appreciation
and sincere thanks to friends for their sym
pathy and beautiful floral tributes at the
death of my beloved mother. EMILY MON
ROE.
Evening star., 1919-04-21

KING-IYNCH. Mr.. II. p. Lynch announces
the marriage of his daughter. EVELYN l.. TO
Mr.. CLAIMING h. KING. On April 10. 1919.
Md.
wATERS-TURNER. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Turner announce the marriage of their
daughter. GERTRUDE E.. to Mr.. NEVILLE
Il. WATERS. on Monday. April u. 1919. At
st. Augustine's parsonage, by the Rev.
Father AIonzo J. Olds No csrjs.
The sun., 1919-01-17
The Torture Of silence.

1t may be that presently some bright
young press agent, or publicity direc-
tor, If he prefers the newer title. will
suggest remedy for the William Ho-
henzollern plague which will meet
with worldwide and enthusiastic ap-
prevail when Its deep cunning sinks
into the general understanding when
IL Is seen that the proffered relief
from the offence Is also an awful pun
ishment for the offender.
Give WILLIAM n silence a profound
and universal silence of tongue and
type. What then? The unlovely and
unwelcome guest In Count BEN
TINcK's castle will Mt once cease to be
a world irritant; will soon be forgot
ten, Is hldeous nightmare fades from
and leaves calm Mortified mind; he
VIII be. except 10 his tortured self, as
non-eXstent as If never existing: his
lamentations. ambitions, plots, feeble
threats, even his whlskers will no
more trouble this world than does a
rift in an unplayed lutte.
So, II may be. will argue some
bright publicity director, applying TO
this pest the reverse Of the philosophy
by which he thrives.
The sun., 1919-01-17
SPANISH IN THE SCHOOLS.
Is There Something Wrong with the
Method Of Teaching It Here?

To THE EDITOR OF THE SuN-Sr. We
hear much about Americas export op-
portunitles and the des!rability OF learn
ing other languages. especially Spanish
yet the fact remains that We are slow
10 learn.
Is there anything faulty or wrong
with the systems of study In the public
schools in New York; At the beginning
Of tho terms there are many applicants
TO study Spanish, but In the course OF
few weeks many drop out for the
reason that they find the grammar diff
cult to overcome.
Teachers OF Spanish say that one may
learn more Spanish In "a month by living
in Cuba, Mexico or any otner Spanish
speaking country than in two years OF
study in America, II that is the case,
why not introduce natural method
of study in the schools. II there is really
such a method 10 be found?
It behooves the educational board TO
devise some more satisfactory method
to teach a language which every one
deems necessary IN the coming indus
trial expansion. JOHN f. BROWNING
EpGEwATER, n. J.. January Is.
The sun., 1919-01-17
A Pint Isn't . Pound.

Has the dairy farmer gained or
lost in public sympathy by his adj
ton Of the modern scientific method
Of measuring milk? Twenty years
ago If there was newspaper discus
sion OF the price Of milk the quart
was the standard Of quantity In de-
scrlption.- Nowadays In the dispute
between the producer and the dis
triouter that ancient measure IS rare
ly mentioned. We are willing to buy
at $3.50 per hundred pounds say the
distributors. Well sell at $4.Oi, the
farmers reply.
Some city jewellers. and particu-
larry those who have read Fl. C. Bun
NERs delightful story about the lady
who tried to find her weight with the
aid Of a barrel Of water, remember
that IN pint's pound" So 1t was in
the Middle Ages, there being eight
pounds to the gallon, according to tho
decree Of HENRY III. Since 1850.
however, the legal gallon in this conn
try has been 231 cubic inches, or $685.
pounds, Of water. As milk Is hea vier
than water, It's specific gravity being
103, gallon Of milk will weigh S.605
The sun., 1919-01-17
Was the Seventeenth Expert Mad.

Up in Albany great minds are hud-
died together over the question Of the
method to be used in raising revenue
to offset the decrease in the returns
from excise taxes:
sixteen OF seventeen tax experts told
the Mayors Conference that an income
tax was the most feasible plan for rails
ing revenue at this time"
Feasible7 With an expert that
means easy" AT this time? Sub.
stitute always" When nations.
States and cities have been brought
to the end Of the tether by extrava-
gance, graft and imbecllity 1t is the
rule for seventeen OF seventeen ex-
perts to agree that the only way to
get more money for further extraya-
gance, graft and imbecility Is to pick
1t out Of the pocket OF every citizen
who has had enough intelligence and
industry to make more than $4,000
year.
How easily Northern expert laps
up the lazy mans panacea that drips
from the Southern bottlel
The sun., 1919-01-17

creased afterward. New fields are
being developed in the upper course
Of the Orange River in South Africa.
The United States figures In modest
way among the diamond mining coun-
tries, and diamond weighing sixteen
carats has been found In Arkansas (;
home industry, though. is a long way
from satisfying the American appe-
tite for diamonds. which, II Is esti-
mated, absorbed importations to the
value Of $3.50, 900 In the nfty years
between 1857 and 1917.
Sapphires and emeralds are next in
favor to the diamond, and never were
more wonderful specimens brought to
light, DR.. KuNE says. The prefer
ence in color In gems generally has
been for pale blue and pale green
hues, with the result Of new impor-
tance for aQuamarines.
And ton Of sapphire was used In
a single year in a single factory for
the jewelled bearings forming part Of
electric motors.
The sun., 1919-01-17
WHAT AILS BASEBALL?
Dark Future for the National Sport
in Its Professional Aspect.

To THE EDITOR OF THE SUN--Sir:: The
action of the National League club own
ers in subscribing to a rigidly economi-
cal policy by limiting the monthly sal
airy list OF each club to $1,000, and the
threat OF the minor leagues to disrupt
baseball unless the two major leagues
agree TO the abolition of the draft. COM
pei an ardent baseball lover to ask !:
Whats the matter with BASEBALL
The salary limit adopted by the mag
mates is ridiculous. and If II is enforced
there Is a possibility OF the greatest
players strike in the history of the
game. Star players will refuse TO sign
contracts calling for reduced salaries
and promising college and minor league
stars will turn to other lines OF en-
deavor rather than play baseball for
low pay.
II the minor league owners insist on
the major leagues dropping the draft
they will blow the entire structure of
organized baseball to the four winds
1t Is through the draft that the rising
generation OF baseball stars gets Its
chance to advance, thus creating new
interest for the fans" who like to see
new faces and believe In giving bud
ding stars the chance they deserve.
The Internal affairs OF major and
minor league baseball at present are
dshearteniug to lovers OF the game.
Things appear TO be going from bad to
worse. Limited salary rolls and ulti-
natums from minor league owners find
small favor with those whose money
supports the entire structure. FAN.
The sun., 1919-01-17
THE STOP ON COMMISSIONS.
A Soldiers Mother Gets Her First
Blue Letter From Abroad.

To THE EDITOR OF THE SuN-Sr:
quite agree with tho letter written by
w" about the stopping Of promotions
Division. October. 1917. having pre-
viously served nvs months at the border
with the Seventh Regiment His Cap
tain has written me that he was a
splendid soldier. You know the battles
fought by our New York men OF that
division. He was in every one except
tho last-Sedan, I believe. AT that
time he was In a candidates infantry
school, having been sent there as re-
ward for some good work he had ac-
complished In the Argonne. Previous to
this he had received a letter rom his
Colonel (this now have). which was
written at the request OF the brigade
commander. commencing him for initia-
tive and courage shown on the after
noon OF October IS. 1918.
Now ne writes there Is no chance OF
a commission since the arrnistice was
signed. Besides. he Is away from his
old division. He said ITO make mat
ters worse I am away from the men
fought with side by side. and they
may send US home. would rather stay
here another year II could only get
back to my old division, 60 where they
CO. and come home with them
Doesn't this really seem an inJustice7
Ny son 70 not the only one. either. This
is the first blue letter have ever re-
ceived from him. Mrs. A. II.
LONG ISLAND CIT, January l6.