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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-16
PRESIDENT WANTED ON
THE A. F. Of |. ROLL

NEW YORK, September 16.-Pro-
posals that the President of the
United States be made a member of
the American Federation of Labor
and that all strikes now in progress
throughout the country be Immediate
ly cancelled in order to meet the pres
ent "perilous situation" by which
'the foundations of our free demo-
ocratic governments are threatened
are contained in a communication sent
to President Gompers and the ex-
ecutive council of the American Fed
GRAFTON of Labor by the League of
A. F. of L. Members for Partnership
and Industrial Democracy" which was
made public here today.
The league was recently organized
by John J. Pierce and Isadore Epstein.
who were members of a special COM
mittee appointed by James p. Holland
president of the state federation of
labor, to investigate industrial con-
ditions. The report of the committee
which was published on labor day
recommended an industrial truce for
six months during which all strikes
were to be called of. The report wa.
promptly repudiated by President Hol
land. who discharged Epstein anf
Pierce from the committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-16
BALTIMORE is THR0NGED
WITH ODD FELLOWS
Centennial Celebration to Be Fea-
tured by Parade Tomorrow.
Grand Lodge in Session.

BALTIMORE, September 16.-The
Severn Grand Lodge. Independent
Order of Odd Fellows, settled down
to work to-day at its annual meeting,
which is being held here in conjunc-
ton with the centennial celebration of
the founding of the order. The
streets are alive with thousands of
members of the order. many of them
in the bright uniforms of the Patri-
archs Militant, the uniformed branch
of the organization.
The Grand Lodge sessions are being
held in the mornings, the afternoon
and evenings being given over TO
pleasure.
The annual parade Of the Patriarchs
Militant, which is the chief spectac-
ular feature of the annual session.
will take place tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-16
WRITER MAKES ANSWER
TO STAGGERS' TESTIMONY
States Amount of Rental for Two
Rooms on Keifer Place Used by
Mother and Daughter.

To the Editor of The Star
Relative to the testimony given by
John w. Staggers before the Senate
subcommittee with regard to the
question OF rent increases Gan &C.
count of which appeared in The
Star Of August 26). I am taking the
liberty of addressing this letter to
you, setting forth the actual facts
and circumstanc of the alleged sub
letting of the premises at 613 Keller
place. so emphatically referred to by
Mr.. Staggers as being fragrant ex-
ample j feel confident that you will
appreciate having the actual facts be-
fore you.
/ rented two rooms to Miss Bertha
p. Currie and her mother at q rental
of SIS a month. This covers the en-
tire situation.
I am at a loss to understand upon
what ground or evidence Mr.. Staggers
based his assertion; indeed. when /
telephoned him for this information
he stated that F. H. Smith & Co. gave
him the information. +. II. Smith &
Co. have no connection in any man.
ner with this property. I rent from
Shannon & Luchs.
]. F. THOMPSON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-16
SPECIAL FOOD SALE
SET FOR THURSDAY
81, 900 Worth of Army Goods
at Fish Market in
Small Lots.

A special retail sale of about $4,000
fish market, OH Water
street. was ordered today for Thurs
day. The sale will begin at noon.
John G. McGrath, manager of the
Citizens Buying League, will he in
charge. Canned roast beef -four, is
modities that are to be disposed Of
Sales in Small Lots.
The food will be sold in small lots.
1t is part of the last shipment re-
ceived by the buying league. the major
portion of which was distributed to
community centers and government
department stores in wholesale guam
titles and retailed through those
agencies to consumers
There will be no reduction in the
price at Thursdays sale the only diff
ference in the arrangements being
that consumers can buy at the mar
ket in any quantity. There are 112
cases of canned roast beef in the
stock. The meat can be bought by
the can.
Tonight there will be meeting of
the executive committee of the league
to consider reports on the progress
OF its membership campaign.
Fair Price List Soon.
1t may be two weeks before a fair
price list is issued for the District
by the fair price committee, of which
Clarence r. Wilson is the head. An
swers are being received to the ques-
tionnaires sent to dealers for infor-
nation as to the prices they pay and
charge for food. These will be can
vassed by the committee as a basis
for preparing fair price list. Mr.
Wilson. who has been out of the city
several days. is expected to return to-
morrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-16
OPPOSITION STOPS GIFT
, SWORD TO PERSH|NC
Objection Privately Expressed.
House Votes Thanks to General
and Men in Resolution.

Opposition of several members. pri-
vately expressed, caused House lead
ers today to abandon the proposed
gift of a sword to Gen. Pershins. Re
publicans and democrats were among
those opposing an appropriation OF
$40, 900 for the sword. contending that
a vote of thanks to the general, his
officers and men was sufficient
After the decision was made Chair
man Kahn of the military COMMITTEES
offered the resolution of thanks. which
was adopted. Representative Schall.
independent, Minnesota, casting the
only dissenting vote. 1t then went
to the Senate. The resolution says:
THE thanks of the American people
and of the Congress of the United
States are due. and are hereby tend
cred. to Gen. John J. Pershing for his
highly distinguished services as com
mander- in-chief of the American ex-
peditionary forces in Europe. and to
the officers and men under his COM
mand for their unwavering duty and
valor throughout the war;.
No mention of the sword was made
on the floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-16
POLICE UNI0NlZlNG
DEFENDED BEFORE
D. C. committee
Continued from First Page.)

tention also to the steps recently
taken in Congress toward getting the
policemen an increase in the basic
pay in accordance with the recon-
mendation of the Commissioners.
The witness replied that their legis-
lative committee had been unable to
get in touch with the subcommittee
of Congress on this subject.
Senator Calder said that he was a
member of one of the subcommittee
and was ready to take the subject up
when the policemen made their latest
move. He called attention to Com
missioner Brownlow's efforts to have
the mems salaries raised.
There is no doubt that you ought
to get more pay" said Senator Calder.
1.-The only thing that concerns me is
your dual obligation. Policemen
ought not to be members OF any or
ganization outside of their own. The
question was put to test in Boston
that no man can serve two masters"
Policeman Draeger expressed regret
over the Boston affair and added that
the Washington policemen desired to
abide by the law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-16
WILL OF MIR. GADsBY FILED.
Testator Provides Annuities for
Members of Family.

The win Of James Eakin Gadsby.
dated June 4, 1915, has been fled for
probate. He leaves to the American
Security and Trust Company a fund
of $4,000 from the income of which
are to be paid annuities to a sister
and brother of the deceased. The in
come from the remaining estate is to
be paid by the trust company to the
widow, Elizabeth NJ. Gadsby, who may
also draw one-half of the corpus of
the estate.
Mrs Gadsby is allowed by the will
to dispose of the remainder of the
estate by her will. but should she not
do so the remainder is to go to the
heirs at law o fthe testatot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-16
STRONG LABOR LEADERS
FAVOR DELAYING STRIKE
Steel National Body to Decide
Definitely Tomorrow in
Pittsburgh.

PITTSBURGH. September 16.-Or-
ganizers. fifty or sixty in number, en-
gagged in unionizins steel workers in
the Pittsburgh district, met here to-
day to consider matters coming with
In their jurisdiction in connection
with the proposed strike called for
next Monday. According to officers
at union headquarters the meeting
was called to discuss plans for the
strike. exchange views and make fur
Their reports of conditions at steel
plants II they are called for by the
national presidents of the unions in
terested in the steel industry.
Members of the national commit
tee for organizing iron and steel
workers, made up Of representatives
ing today for tomorrow's important
meeting. This gathering is expected
to decide definitely whether the
walk-out shall be deferred until after
the industrial conference at Washing
ton. October 6. as proposed by Presi-
pressed by those already on the
ground as to what action will be
taken. but it Is known influential
members of the committee will urge
after the industrial conference. in the
hope that it will place the unions
in, better position to carry on their
for lettering the conditions
of the workers.
Samuel Gompers. president of the
American Federation Of Labor. is a
member of the committee. and his
word is expected to carry great
weight. Mr.. Gompers is reported to
be in favor of a postponement if it
does not bring injury to the work
ers. There are leaders here. it is
said. who will try to convince the
committee that the time for post
ponement has passed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-16
BELIEVES AMENDMENTS
TO RENT BILL NECESSARY

Representative Haugen. chairman OF
the House committee on agriculture,
said today that it was his purpose TO
have the anti-profiteering bill with
the Ball rider to prevent prohteerins
in rents here, either sent TO con-
ference or referred to his committee
so that amendments to the Ball r1der
might be perfected.
If he has an opportunity he may
seek action late today. Otherwise. ne
will take the first opportunity iater
in the week.
Mr.. Haugen said that he had been
studying the Ball rider and believed IL
would be necessary to adopt a num-
Der of amendments to II.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-16
WILL GIVE "As YOU LIKE IT."

The first performance Of the season
at Sylvan Theater. at the base Of the
Washington Monument, is to be given
Friday night when the shakespersan
play. "As You Like It." will be pre-
sented by the Shakesperean Society.
This coterie Of artists includes several
professionals who starred in these
roles many years. -
The Marine Band will furnish the
music. A few seats will be reserved
for the diplomatic corps and members
of Congress, but it is said there will
be plenty Of seats for the public.
friends are assisting In the presenta-
ton. ts#.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-16
SHERMAN SEES WAR
ANDA THIRD TERM
The Presidents Candidacy
Broached by Illinois Senator
in Attack on Treaty.

Senator sherman, republican. 1lli-
nois, attacking the league of nations
today in the Senate. declared if the
league covenant were ratified as
drafted American mothers will out
cradle their sons to fill the muster
rolls of armies to give their lives in
foreign wars"
Replying to attacks by President
Wilson on senator's opposing the
league, the Illinois senator asserted
that "the President himself is the
crowned monarch of cutters without
a rival in the western hemisphere.
And that his silence and speed when
escaping from his imperishable primer,
ples of yesterday is as abysmai ana
swift as primal chaos.
Hating Between Two Opinions.
I'VE have now reached that crisis
said Senator Sherman in the course oL
a lengthy and spirited ADDRESS. Wne,e
we must choose between exhaustlns
ourselves to make the old world sale
for some of it's nations and maklns
the United States safe for the Ameri-
can people. o,,o. >,
he continued. wreck our eoVerhfnenSs
and destroy our country by inao
crusade around the world as the
guardian angel and knight Grant %
oppressed humanity everywhere
are denounced as cutters anu poi-
troons by the senator from -Neorasha
(Mr. Hitchcoek) ana our ora Ae of the
,eaeue than his oath to protect the
government"
Points to Third Term, he Says
Suggesting that President Wilson is
inclined to seek q third term, Senator
."The Presidents second hegira from
the capital is the threshold OF tnat
candidacy. He has announced the
league and treaty are greater than
our government. He is ready to die
for it. Never in his most exalted
heights has he been ready to die for
our government. A third term ne
puts by again and again. But eacn
time is gentler than the other 10
save the greatest document IN the
refused. A third term on an issue of
subordinating our government to the
league is as little as an internaflonanst
patriot can offer to the world. VINO
would not hear voices in the air on
such a proposal? The gravity Of such
anything The issue is Joined now.
.Shantung and Fiume,
By the shantung agreement. Sem
ator Sherman said, an ancient and
friendly nation was to be "dismem-
bered," and because of the Fiume con-
troversy Italy's good will was lost.
"All must pass under the yoke OF his
epithets who will not respond to his
flight into the dim world of Wilsonian
Dreams" Mr.. Sherman declared in
again turning to President Wilson.
land from this cavern of counterfeit
moralities and cock-loft of scholastic
gable has the sublime assurance to
asperse senators who refuse to abase
themselves before the tottering throne
of the chief rhetorician, whose meta
physical thunder no longer inspired
either respect or fear. Let the swarm
of satellites basking in the sunshine
Of patronage and shifting the fragrant
trade winds of administration favors
crafty him with their anthems of in
effable perfection. The louder their
halleluiahs now the more fervent the
maledictions at the inevitable end"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-16
$1,000 GOES TO BANDITS
FOR KIDNAPPED AMERICAN

Definite arrangements have been
made with the leader of the bandits
who kidnapped Dr. J. NJ. Smith, an
American physician of the Potosi
Mining Company, for the release of
DR.. Smith and the payment to the
bandits Of $4,000 at noon today. ac-
cording to a Chihuahua dispatch to
the State Department, made public to-
day. According to this dispatch. E.
Monson. a Swedish citizen, who was
taken prisoner also. but released to
return to Chihuahua. brought the
message containing the demand of the
bandits.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-16
TROOPS WITHDRAWAL
FROM SIBERIA DOUBTED

Paris dispatches saying the allies
have decided to withdraw all forces
from Russia. leaving the country to
work out it's own destiny, are inter-
nreted by Chief of Stan March as not
to include Siberia
he knew nothing Officially
the dispatches. but pointed
out that Russia proper and Siberia
generally were spoken OF ~ two
countElea. e. s....-.--... $3.50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-16
Firemen See Strike as "Mutiny."

NEW YORK. September 16.-The
Uniformed oficers' Association Of the
New York fire department. at meet
ing last night unanimously adopted
resolutions declaring that any orr
ganized attempt by the firemen. who
have asked increased pay, to engage
in Q strike would under any ctrcum-
stances. be vakin; to q smut1ny and
desettiep spfipaat IN xtEe of daneeE.',
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-16
Hot Meal to Be Served.

AS soon as the review is finished the
infantry regiments will return to
their trains in the railroad yards
where q hot meal will be waiting for
them. and they will be shipped to
Camp Meade at once.
The artillery and motor trains. along
with all other units having rolling
equipment, will return to their quar-
tiers at Camp Leach. Camp Meigs or
East Potomac Park, for the night and
will march to Camp Meade by road
next day.
Those who fail to get "close up"
of the marchers tomorrow may see
something of the same nature when the
lo1g lines of guns, caissons. wagons and
motor trucks begins its eastward march
Thursday.
There will be no opportunity to feed
the men between the time of leaving
camp or train early Wednesday fore
noon, and their return at the conclu-
sion of the march. but the Y. NJ. c. A.
and the Red Cross will serve them
coffee and other refreshments as they
stand in line waiting for their turn
to start.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-16
Will Return to Trains.

AS soon as the review is over these
infantrymen will be marched back to
their trains and will be taken to Camp
Meade in time to spend the night
there. The artillery and the various
trains, which have been in Washing
ton for several days. will march to
Camp Meade Thursday.
Orders issued at division headquar-
tiers today were that no medals be
worn during the parade. but the rib
bon bars, showing that medals have
been awarded will be worn instead.
Gas masks, raincoats, riding crops
and whips are among the things not
to be carried.
One of the prominent things in the
parade will be the large sign identify
ing each unit. most Of them setting
forth the battles in which the division
has taken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-16
Strike Ordered in Chicago.

CHICAGO, September 16.-An order
directing the steel workers in the
Chicago district to suspend work next
Monday was issued last night by
Theodore Wind, president of the
South Chicago Trades and Labor As
sembly. Mr.. Wind said that the or
der, which affected 10000 workers,
was issued on authority of the Steel
Workers Association, and would not
be rescinded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-16
Crew in Port From Burning Ship.

ST THOMAS. Virgin Islands, Sep
TENDER 15.-The crew of the British
schooner b. L. Rafuse has arrived ut
St. oCroix in a small boat, having
abandoned their burning vessel 1t sea.
The schooner, OF 481 tons net was
bound from Guadalupe to Bordeaux
1ith carGoo f -Enpas sisSsss!.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-16
Productive of Results.

productive OF Results.
Mr.. Mason declared further that the
Forthcoming industrial conference can
be made productive of far-reaching
results, II the adm inistra ton will di-
reetly appeal to the patriotic and I'M
selfish impulses of all the presently
warning factions. to come to the con-
terence fully prepared and authorized
TO enter upon a voluntary. solemn
covenant to avoid all unnecessary or
aVo1dable Interruptions of industrial
and agricultural production as'well as
threatened paralysis of interstate
transportation.
y therefore take the liberty he
SAID TO, suggest for the considera-
ton of President Wilson and all the
respective groups who may attend the
Industrial conference ON October 3
tne following program for adoption as
the basic work of the conference:
Joint 'geatlen ems agreement"
arn'tstice, strike truce or preliminary
treaty for industrial peace, between
organized industry and organized la
Dor, declaring their common purpose
to be that of bringing to an early end
all industrial war and agitation now
raging throughout the United States,
and avoiding or preventing strikes.
lockouts or any other cause or means
of interrupting or paralyzing trans
portation or industrial production
This covenant to remain in force until
the President of the United States
shall have declared the period Of in
dustrial readjustment at an end.
This agreement would therefore
remain in effect until full opportunity
had been afforded for the correction
of prevailing abnormal costs of living
and economic conditions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-16
| Reception Tonight for Delegates.
MUTINY CHARGE AGAINST
10 OF KATONAH'S CREW

Eighteen seamen have been arrested
on the United States steamship Kato-
nah charged with mutiny on the high
seas. according to dispatch today
from Bermuda to the State Depart
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-16

night will be held in the yards until
after daylight. Kitchens will be I'M
loaded as soon as the trains pull in,
and soon after the men detrain they
will be given breakfast, and then
marched to the various assembly
points in the vicinity Of the Capitol.
This will be the last meal for the men
until af-er the review is finished. but
the Y. NJ. c. A, and the Red Cross
will furnish them with lunches, so
that they will not suffer for nourish-
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-16
Seeks Limited Divorce.

Mrs. Jennie e. Stein today filed suit
for a limited divorce from George M.
Stein, a salesman. They were married
June 20, 1911, and have three chill
dren. INJUSTICE Gould cited the husband
to show cause why he should not pay,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-16
Arrival of Relief Train.

Some relief was Afforded the home
less shortly after midnight, when the
first train to reach the city in many
hours arrived with foodstufRs and
other supplies from Kingsville and
Robstown. Although both of these
towns were damaged by the storm
TO some extent, word OF the more
serious plight of Corpus Christi caused
the residents Of those places to for
get their own troubles and-lend as
sistance.
Military rule was invoked yester-
day and no one was allowed to enter
the wrecked portions Of the city. All
foodstuffs that had escaped damage
by water were sold under direction
Of city officials. one days rations
being allowed to the customer.
The city was in darkness last night
and a large portion was without
water and sewage facilities.
Railroads are reported to have been
badly damaged and only few lines
will be able to operate for days to
Absence of authentic reports from
Arkansas Pass, Port Arkansas and
Rockport today caused some uneasi-
ness Boats will be run to Portland
late today, it was announced, in an
EFFORT to determine the extent of the
damage to the causeway, railroad line
and telephone equipment which pass
over the reef.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-16

SINTON, Tex, September 16-Sin-
ton Ii acting as the RELIEF headquar-
tara ,1or ma aattrAs y bar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-16
|CR|S|S CONFRONTS
ITALIAN PREMIER
Denunciation of D'Annunzio
Has Undesirable Reaction
Upon Government.

PARIS September Is. Premier
Francesca Nitti of Italy faces a gov
ernmental crisis as result of his
denunciation of Capt. Gabrielle DAN
nunzio. who last week entered Fiume
at the head Of a strong force or
irregular" troops who has since
that time received reinforcements. ac-
cording to advices from Rome.
The supreme council of the peace
conference. under the Jurisdiction OF
which Fiume stands. has decided to
allow Italy to deal with the serious
situation that has arisen in that city,
deeming it purely internal matter.
According to reports from Fiume.
American attachments which have
been in Fiume have gone on ship
board, while British and French
troops have been confined to their
barracks, probably to forestall
clash with the D'Annun1io forces.
Gen. Badoglio, deputy chief of stan
of the Italian army. has arrived at
Fiume, and has issued a proclamation
to the D'Annunzio soldiers to return
to their respective units. but there Is
nothing to indicate his advice will be
followed.
Capt. D'Annunzio, according to
Belgrade dispatch, has proclaimed
union Of Fiume and Italy. the message
adding that anarchy reigns in the
city and that allied flags have been
torn down.
Tomasso -Tittoni. Italian foreign
minister and head of Italy's delega-
ton at the peace conference. will
leave for Rome today.
Fiume Is Isolated.
LONDON. September 16,-Italian
government measures have resulted In
the isolation Of Fiume. according to
official advices from Italy received
here.
1t Is declared that the plot for the
occupation Of Fiume by the irregular
forces under Gabrielle D'Annunzio was
found to have been originated in Ven
ice. The project of Venice, 1t is added,
has been removed from Office, and
Italian artillery forces there, which
were about to Join the insurgents in
Fiume. have returned to their bar
racks.
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