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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-16
THREE TYPES GET TRAINING
Different Conditions Govern Re
Mobilization Glasses.

Not every disabled soldier is per-
mitted to receive training under the
vocational rehabilitation law. but
every disabled soldier who is in need
of training is provided for The
Federal Board for Vocational Educa-
ton is authorized under the law to
give training. with support. to every
person enlisted, enrolled. drafted, in
Quoted. or appointed in the military
or naval forces of the United States.
including members of training camps
authorized by law. who since April &.
i"1i has resigned or has been dis
charged or furloughed therefrom un
der honorable conditions. having a
disa bility incurred. increased or ag-
gravated while a member of such
forces. or later developing a disabil-
ity traceable to service with such
forces and who, in the opinion of the
Federal oBard for Vocational Educa-
ton. is in need of vocational rehabil-
itation to overcome the handicap of
section men" in the parlance of
the board. and constitute the large
majority of those in training.
Disabled soldiers termed section 3
men, by the board are those with dis
abilities which do not prohibit their
who desire training for the improve
ment and benefits it may bring. The
law prescribes that courses OF re-
Mobilization be provided for them I'M
der conditions approved by the board.
Such men must have been awarded
compensation by the bureau of war
risk insurance. and no maintenance
is allowed them during training. In
addition to these few classes few
men still in the army and navy hos
pitfalls are taking training under the
direction of the board. without cost
g t,a
act.
These three classes include all dis
abled men who are eligible for re-
education under the amended law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-16
WILL ENTERTAIN GUESTS.
Civic Bodies Planning for European
Merchants at Trade Conference.

The local Chamber of Commerce and
Board of Trade are cooperating with
the United. States Chamber of Com
merce in arranging to entertain in
Washington the European merchants
who are coming to this country to at
tend the international trade conference
in Atlantic City. October 8.
The arrangements are in charge of
D. A. Skinner of the United States
chamber a. E Seymour OF the Wash
ington chamber and J. Harry Cunning
ham of the Board of Trade. 1t is ex-
pected the foreigners will reach Wash
irgton October T.
The Board of Trade yesterday ap-
pointed special committee to take the
visitors on a sightseeing tour of the
city. TIE members Of the committee
ave: Walter A. Brown. Edward H.
Droop, E c. Brandenburg. John b. Lar
ner Samuel J. Prescott. William Il
Galliher. Z F. Collady, Il. c. Graham.
Louis Holmes. James +. Oyster. Byron
S Adams and H. B. +. mcfarland.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-16
SAYS SWEDISH WORKMEN
WON'T SEND DELEGATES
UNLESS TEUTONS ASKED

STOCKHOLM. September Is
(by the Associated Press).-
Herman iLnduuist, chairman
of the general organization of
labor and president of the lower
house of parliament. asserts
that the Swedish workmen will
not be officially represented at
the coming labor congress in
Washington unless Germany
and German Austria are Off
cfally invited to send delegates.
A wireless dispatch received
from Berlin, says the vorwaerts,
referring to the Lindquist an
nouncement, declares the Nor
wegian and Danish workers
nave reached the same decision
and comments on this fact as
new proof of the reawakening
OF the idea of solidarity Of the
International workers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-16
NIB. CROWELL IS HOME.
Assistant Secretary of War Wa
on ARMY Business in France.

NEW YORK. September 16.-Bene-
dict Crowell. assistant secretary of
war, arrived here yesterday from
Brest on the transport America. after
conducting negotiations for the set
Element of Army business in France.
All but a few scattering groups OF
American soldiers and those detailed
for regular duty in Germany will be
home by October 1, he said, the
French having taken over the work
Of guarding prison camps and army
stores purchased by the French gov
eminent.
Mr. Crowell declared that German
commercial interests were profiting
by the delay OF France, Great Britain
and the United States in ratifying
the peace treaty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-16
Liberal on Street Work.

If one thing about the forthcoming
estimates is assured it is that there
will be liberal recommendations for
street work. The war gave q serious
setback to this character of work
and it will require a year or two to
catch up with the normal program OF
development.
There is come likelihood that the
Commissioners will include in the
budget recommendation for replac-
ing the Calvert Street bridge over
Rock creek Studies for such struc-
ture already have been made under
an appropriation granted by Con-
gress. The war held UP this project
also. Residents of the Calvert Street
bridge vicinity have an appointment
with the Commissioners for Friday,
when they will urge early replace
ment Of the structure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-16
coNsp1RAToRs SENTENCED.

JACKSON, Mimi, September 16.-
A. C. Townley, president Of the Ma
tional Non-Partisan League. and
Joseph Gilbert, former organization
manager, were sentenced to three
months in the jackson county Jail
here yesterday by Judge e. c. Dean.
without alternative of fine. Townley
and Gilbert were convicted here July
IL on a charge of conspiracy to teach
disloyalty.
Judge Dean granted stay of SEN
tence Of sixty days at the request
of the attorney for the defense, on
their original bail. In passing SEN
tence Judge Dean assailed Townley
and the Non-Partisan League, and
declared "any organization built on
faisehood will not long endure
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-16
BAND CONCERT.

In washington Circle tonight
at 1880 O'Clock by the Marine
Band. Walter F. Smith, second
leader.
March, Hands Across the
Sea" ................. .Sousa
Overture, "Greeting" -. .Mahl.
Selection. 1.-The FREELY. .Friml
EXTRACT, you're Still an Old
Sweetheart Of Mine. Whiting
March. "The Entry of the
Gladiator" .............F ucik
Patrol, American" -. .Meacham
Till We Meet Again" tby
requesD Whiting
Morceau, For Love-. tombstone
Mosaic. Songs of the Old
Folks (by request :. Lake
March. Cate City. Weldon
Star Spangled Banner"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-16
Associations to Suggest Needs.

Citizens associations have been
asked to make recommendations for
improvements particularly desired in
their localities. Many associations
have responded. These requests will
be considered at one of the early
board sessions Of the Commissioners.
transmitted to the Secretary of the
| Treasury by not later than October Is.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-16
SAL VADOR REVOLTERS
OCCUPY LA ESPERANZA

SAN SALVADOR, Republic of Sal
vador. Sunday, September 14.-Revo-
1utionary forces under Gems. Diaz and
Ferrera have occupied La Esperanza
capital of the Intibuca department
Honduras. after a fight with troops
loyal to Former President Francisco
Bertrand, according to advices re-
ceived here from Honoras.
The Bertrandista troops, under com
rnand of Gen. Theophilo Carcamo
were pursued by the revolutionists
the advices stated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-16
D. c. HEADS BEGIN
ON LOCAL BUDGET
Preliminary Work Being Done
on Estimates for Ap-
preparations.

The task of preparing the Districts
budget has been started by the Com
missioners. Engineer Commissioner
kutZ, particularly. has started a
roundup of the needs of the en-
gineer department, while the two
civilian Commissioners, Brownlow and
Gardiner, have held conferences with
the heads of divisions over which they
exercise special supervision. There
has been no consideration of the
budget In board session, but confer
ences will begin shortly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-16
Will Tell of n. C. L.
Honest Advertising.

For the protection Of ito
readers, The Star carefully
censors all advertising au6-
mitted for publication. and, 30
far IS is possible, bars all false
and fraudulent statements.
Readers are requested to ~.
sist The Star in protecting the
public and all legitimate adver.
tisers by bringing to the At.
tention Of the paper any state.
ment that they might find to b
untrue
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-16
Higher Pay Request Most Vital.
Commission Considers Changes.

The commission appointed by Con-
gress to reclassify salaries and positions
of all federal and District employees in
Washington also is considering changes
In the local school organisation. 1t Is
probable the school board and the COM
mission will endeavor to make their
recommendations coincide.
The High School Teachers Union will
meet at 1923 New York avenue tonight
to discuss the question Of reclassifica-
ton and salaries. @
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-16
"SNAPPY REPORT
BY RECLASS|F|ERS
Commission Intends to Hit
Members of Congress
Between Eyes.
WILL GIVE COLD FACTS

Who knows novel way Of niakins
a report to Congress?
The joint congressional commission
on reclassifcation of salaries in the
District is thinking seriously about
such proposition, and any one with
ideas along unique report lines might
offer their suggestions to the commits
sion.
A motion picture report to Congress
would ofer an undoubted novelty Of
course, but to invite the members of
Congress to watch motion picture,
entitled Recommendations of the
Redistribution Commission, or why
Sallie the War Worker Doesn't Like
Her job" might be too much of a
good thing"
Sure Not to Be Dry.
One thing members of the reclassi-
hcation commission are determined on
is that the report to Congress, when
| completed, shall not be in terribly dry
statistics. nor page after page of fig
ures. If possible, the commission
wants to make its report in readable"
form. 1t wants to put the report in
such form that it will hit members of
Congress squarely between the eyes,
and not member will be able to get
away from the cold, hard facts.
The commission realizes that if it
comes before Congress with a buley
book labeled report" and Congress-
gets wind of it first, only a few mem
bers Will be present at the slaughter.
What the commission wants to do is
to make Congress see the facts as thew
are.
Will Have ''the Dope"
| After its months of Investigation
| the Redistribution commission will
have the DOPE" There can be little
doubt about that. and 100000 federal
| workers here, who know how the
commission is going after the facts
will subscribe to the above statement
But old friend Congress-!
| The commission will present a regu-
lar report, of course, in due form
such rows of tables and figures, dry
as dust, being the usual thing, and
necessary for permanent record. But
members of the commission inform.
ally state that they hope to make an.
other sort of report side by side with
| the other one.
Especially in relation to the cost OF
living in the District will the com
mission want novel report, some
! thing striking and right up to the
minute" This investigation is beine
conducted by the research branch OF
the commission staff in cooperation
with the bureau of labor statistics OF
| the Department of Labor.
| Will Tell of II. C. L.
The commission desires to present
the living cost findings in such fash
/ ion that Congress will know what II
! costs clerk to live here Just as
well as the commission members
| know. Minimum comfort budgets
| will be drawn up, as previously an
nounced, for single male workers, sim
gle female workers and for govern.
ment employees with family.
But the report on the cost Of living
must be put up in such shape thai
1t will bring home the truth at a
| glance. This is not easy to do, and
the commission has not yet decided
on it's method. Motion pictures. live
models and dummies have been sug.
geSted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-16
CARD OF THANKS.

BRADLEY. We wish to express our heartfelt
thanks for the many expressions Of sympathy
and the beautiful floral tributes from our
friends at the death of our beloved husband
and father, ELMAN A. BRADLEY.
BY HIS WIFE AND SON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-16
In Memoriam

BUTLER. In loving remembrance of my de.
voted mother, MARTHA BUTLER (nee
Simms). who departed this life September
18, 1918, one year ago.
Free from all care. my mother is sleeping;
Her loved ones here softly are weeping.
But far away there rings a glad story.
Her soul aw:kes in q land bright with glory,
And the depth Of our sorrow no one can tell
At the loss of my mother loved well.
But while her soul rests in peace,
Her memory will always keep.
BY HER LONELY DAUGHTER, MAGDALENE
DAVIS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-16
One Applicant Turned Down.

Application of one large hotel for a
quantity of the food by parcel post
delivery has been turned down by the
post office. Some ticklish propositions
have come up in the transactions, and
sales have been made, in several
cases. to large institutions caring for
children and the aged. These were al
lowed to buy the food in quantities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-16
No Final Action on Big Strike.

While nearly 100 unions were said
to have voted on the question of SYM
pathetic action, with several large To-
calls. including the telephone oper-
ators' union, expected to ballot today,
the agitation for a general strike ap-
peared TO be considerably lessened.
Final action on the proposal is not
looked for before the regular meeting
of the Central Labor Union next Sun
day.
That the military authorities have
planned for an indefinite stay of the
state guard troops who are patrolling
the city was indicated by the arrange
ments made for their comfort and the
receipt of a large quantity of cloth
ing and supplies today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-16
GIVES NEGRO SCHOLARSHIPS

Six scholarships have been offered
by Julius Rosenwald of Chicago to
colored students in medical schools
throughout the United States to de-
fray their expenses for postgraduate
courses in medical science. Announce
ment of the offer is made by the gen.
eral education board. founded by John
ID. Rockefeller. The scholarships will
rrovide expenses and support up to
81 zoo for each student selected.
The Chinese hold that the Chinese
should save the men first. then the
children. and finally the women. This
is on the theory that men are most
valuable to the state
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-16

~"The Velvet Kind" IS prepared nth the
utmost care from freshJy pasteurizsd milk
and cream, pure cane sugar and sound, whole
some fruits-tt is "Aosnogenized" into q
smooth emulsion, easily dssinilated BY a
boby,s system ond chxsmed into Ice Cream in
the most scientific and sanitary Ice Cream
Plamt in the 4corld.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-16
BORN,

MANN. On September Is, 1919. to Howard
.. and Loretta V. Mann. a son. HoWARD
QUINCY, Junior.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-16
mo SALES Of FOOD
| BYP.0. TOMORROW
Deliveries of Army Surplus
Supplies Halted for
Parade Day.
ONE WEEK FOR PURCHASES

Sale of surplus Army food by the
Washington city post Office will mark
time tomorrow, while officials, letter
carriers, clerks and other employees of
the Office join with the other federal
employees of the city in watching the
triumphant parade of the LIST Division.
There will be no delivery of the
foodstuffs by parcel post here tomor-
row. Thus only seven days will be
left for the sale of the food, as the
last date for the receipt of orders has
teen set for September 25.
Huge quantities of food are still for
disposal to the public here. and 1t is
hardly anticipated by officials that the
public will buy up the food by next
Thursday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-16
Capt. Quinn in Charge.

Capt. William Quinn of the city post
office staff took active charge of the
food distribution at the warehouse to-
day. Capt. Harry w. Klotz. who had
been in charge of the distribution
and who will be appointed superin-
tendent of the U street postal station
october l, today went to the street
station to make arrangements. Sew
enty letter carriers will be stationed
at the uptown station October /, and
deliveries of mail to large part of
the residential northwest made from
there.
Every safeguard is being thrown
around the sale of the Army foods,
city post office officials declared to-
day: AS far as known none of the
food has got into the hands of grocery
stores, hotels or restaurants. Drivers
and distributors on the big delivery
trucks have been instructed to report
at once any orders which seemed
destined for such places. and to bring
such orders back to the warehouse
without delivery. Immediate investi-
cation is then made by city post Of
flee inspectors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-16
Churches Cooperating.

That the Catholic and Protestant
churches of the United States, finan-
cially aided by the American oil COM
canies operating in Mexico. are CO.
operating in the "beneficent pacifica-
ton CT Mexico" was declared by Miss
Agnes Laut, the first woman witness.
Details of the work were not given
beyond the statement that represent
atives of the joint church organi1a-
ton were perfecting arrangements
and working in Mexico to obtain sup
port of the Mexican churches Miss
Laut requested that she be permitted
to supplement her testimony in execu-
tive session il more information was
desired The money from the oil COM
panies was paid through her to a
representative of the church organi-
cation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-16
BOSTON FIRE CHIEFS
VOTE NOT TOSTR|KE.
Unanimous Against Support.
ing Policemen-LittIe
Change in Situation.

ny the Associated Press.
BOSTON. September 1S.-Officers of
the fire department will not join in a
sympathetic strike to aid the police
men. This was announced today after
a meeting OF the directors of the Of
ficers' Club. which represents Is per
cent OF the fire-fghting force of the
city. The vote was unanimous.
Fire mmissioner John r. Murphy
announced that he had reason to be-
lieve'' that the firemen as a whole
would remain loyal to the city: A
special meeting OF the directors of the
night did not adjourn until early to-
day. and at its close nothing was
given out with regard to the delibera-
tons.
No Material Change.
On the whole. the second week of
the strike opened with no material
change in the situation. The police
mems union and the trade unions
which have already Endorsed the
strike appeared to be marking time
until the full strength Of the SYM
pathetic vote. which is being taken
among various affiliated locals. could
be determined.
Commissioner Edwin L. Curtis of
the police department. whose acts
have been Endorsed by Gov. Coolidge.
indicated that the authorities We're
busily engaged in the reconstruction
OF the police organization, but at the
same time diligently preparing to
meet any emergencies.
The announcement that Mayor
Peters and Commissioner Curtis had
agreed on a minimum addition of $500
to the pay of the police, it is believed.
will result in a marked increase in
the number of applicants for posi-
tions. This increase would bring the
minimum pay of policemen to 81 400.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-16
TEACHERS COUNCIL
DELEGATES HEARD.
Called by Education Board in
Regard to Recommends
tons to Congress.

The Teachers Council, organized
last June to bring about co-opera-
ton between employees and officials Of
the public school system, was put into
practical operation today.
Although the delegates who were
elected by the several groups of teach
ers and employees to make up the
council have not held a meeting since
their election in June, a number of
them were called before the board of
education today to recommend items
which they desire to have the board
Incorporate in the estimates to Con-
gress next year.
Among the delegates who went be-
fore the board today were Miss Maude
Alton. president of the Grade Teach
ers' Union. and Miss Alice Deal, presi.
dent of the High School Teachers
Union. In addition to heading the
unions, both these women were
chosen to represent their respective
groups of instructors in the Teachers
Council.
Higher Pay Request Most Vital.
The most important matter which
the delegates desire to ask the board
to include in the estimates is a re-
quest for higher pay for teachers
and employees
In addition. the Grade and High
School Teachers unions will suggest
lieve should be made in the system
under which the teaching force Is
ORGANIZED and managed
This will be brought up in connection
with the Redistribution of salaries and
positions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-16
Quizzed on Altendorf Story.

Questioned as to the Altendorf story
he told of a conference with Gen.
Churchill, who confirmed the state
ment that Altendorf had displayed
great zeal" in his work in Mexico
for the American government. 1t was
largely this confirmation that caused
the society to decide to use the story:
The subcommittee last night held
it's first night session and heard its
first woman witness. Because of the
desire of members OF the subcnnmit-
tee to attend Senate sessions at which
the peace treaty is discussed, night
hearings probably will be held fire.
quently.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-16
DIR. Turner to Be Heard.

Dr. Henry Allen Upper of the First
Baptist Church requested Senator Fall
to allow him to appear before the
committee. and this Sequest has been
granted. DR.. Upper will be heard
some time this week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-16
Insists on Americans Rights.

A stern insistence by the American
government of recognition OF Amerl-
can rights" is one of the principal OBJ
jects OF the society, he said. Publicity,
he admitted. is one of the main aims
of the society, although when he SUD-
mitted to the committee a complete
file" of the matter offered the press it
proved to be rather meager col
lection of articles. He declared the
society desired to be fair both to the
Mexicans and Americans. Its eHorts
TO secure the rights of Americans in
cluded. he said. a desire to be of as
sistance to the government and Con-
gress in ascertaining the facts. Every
effort was made to check up the facts
that came to the society, he said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-16
urges AMERICANS
RIGHTS IN MEXICO
&c. H. Boynton Explains Aim OF
Organization of Which He
Is a Director.
is WITNESS AT HEARING

Approval of its plan for publicity
was securerd by the Society for the
Protection of American Rights in
Mexico before it began general OPP
erations Charles H. Boynton. execu-
tive director of the organization, told
the Senate subcommittee investigat-
ing the Mexican situation today. He
explained the character OF the or
ganization and its aims. 1t was or
ganized in January in New York by
forty men representative of almost
every industry in Mexico. There was
admitted to Frank l.. Polk, the
acting Secretary of State, a memo
randum of it's aims. and Mr.. Polk
according to Mr.. Boynton, expressed
his pleasure at the plan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-16

nRooKs. On Monday. September 15 1919. at
Sibiey Hospital. WALTER VERNON. inIant
of Walter j. and Maude X. Brooks OF Gar
rett Park. Nd.