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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-16
FEAR TURKS WILL
STAY CHRISTIANS

LONDON. May 16.-Action by the
British army in the Caucasus together
with a display OF allied scapowcr off
the Turkish coast has been necessary
10 prevent wide scale maSsacres Of
Christians by the Ottomans. Admiral
Webb. OF tho British navy, reports
from ConstantinopIc that insecurity
and disorder are rife in Turkol. Trou-
bic is expected TO come 10 a head
when the peace terms arc announced
The committee OF Union and frog
ress Cthe Young Turks. are stirring
up the people to commit excess. And
now the situation at smyrna. where
the Greeks and Turkey ar" Grady /"
spring at each others throaIs Is only
typical OF the conditions prevailing
throughout the entire empire.
Bands OF briEands," says an Off
cial report, arc dominating tho Coun-
try. even within a few miles OE Con
stantinOpi". committing the most ar"-
cious murders. TObbing pcaCcabic
travellers. cutting off their cars and
carrying out similar outrage.
Feeling is running high between
I
rioUs trouble - feared in the near "a
turc. The committee on union and
prog resS. which has been given time
10 recover PrcSt;S" - secretly re-
organizing with the utmost energy.
and their propaganda undoubtedly
Will he assisted by news Of recent
evchts al Odessa. sicbaStop"l and IN
Egypt. Many parts OF the interior 81
Turkey are still ignorant of the On
tente's victories a. the only argument
that would appeal 10 thcn. namely.
show Of force. I= impossible. Not
having seen victorious troops pass
through their towns they doubt allied
The Turkish government, which
does not have tho supper, Of TIA"
committee on Union and Progress. -
read To cooperate with the allies in
order. but IL" power OF
Is weak
Christian clements IN both town and
country rely upon the allies to pro-
tcct thcm from being ma>~acrcd bi
the Turks The situation ~ regarded
as critical. and whether trouble can
be avertcd is matter Of conjecture.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-16
ARMY WANTS VOLUNTEERS
FOR PERMANENT DUTY
AS FLIGHT SURGEONS"

Volunteers for permanent duty with
the army as flight surgeons were
asked by the War Department today
from army medical officers VINO have
served in the air Service
A flight surgeon has been detailed
al each of the fifteen active aviation
fields of the army. Many more flight
surgeons, to be selected from tenn
porary officers below the grade OF
lieutenant colonel. are to be appointed
Flight surgeons will have full
charge OF the physical condition and
care OF the flyers. They will live
with avistOrs in order to observe
whether they are in condition to fly.
They also fay learn to become pilots
as we'll as surgeons. in which case
they Will have full aviatrs' privileges.
including the wing insignia and
20 per cent pay increase from the
time flight training is started.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-16
BIG PLANES MAY FLY
IN INFORMATION WITH
CREWS. OF 6 MEN EACH

For the big Jump or the sea-
planes will be taken from Trepassey
harbor into Mutton bay nearby, the
Navy Department announced today.
Trcpassey harbor lacks room neces-
sary for the big boats to rise from
the water.
II was also disclosed that should
the NC-4 reach Newfoundland in time
to start with the others on the flight.
the three planes will fly in V forma-
ton with two miles space between
HON.
The Navy Departments announce
ment said:
THE Navy Department received a
dispatch from Trepassy today stat
ing that ii is now decided that the
crews. OF seaplanes consist Of six men,
commander acting as navigator, two
pilots. two engineers, and a radio Of
fcer. The size of the crew. with eX-
cess fuel. to increase the factor OF
safety, makes false starts very pos
sibie.
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PLANES POISED
FOR OCEAN JUMP
Continued from FRS, PageJ


were astonished when the big gray
mass suddenly doomed up before
them. They turned searchlights upon
her side, and upon discovering her
identity sent wireless messages broad
cast. reporting the find.
The prospect that the dirigible C-5
" Guild be the first balloon, and posi-
bly, the first airship. to cross the At
lantic. received a severe blow, and
American naval aeronauts were
plunged into gloom by the mishap.
Aeronautical experts feel certain that
the balloon sustained considerable
damage when she fell into the sea
and that it may be some time before
she can be made ready to start the
transatlantic flight.
Lieutenant Little, who was aboard
the balloon when q strong wind tore
her from her mOorings. had partly
ripped open the safety valve per
hitting the gas to escape when the
"Blimp" started of and he jumped to
safety. Apparently the dirigible
was somewhat debated as she swept
eastward in the wind and settled upon
the water before darkness.
CAPTAIN CoyIc OF the C-5 revealed 70.
the first time officially today that the
"Blimp" had'bee directed TO tempt
Tho. transatlantic crossing.
81 was delighted with the success
or the dirigible's trip here from Long
Island" nc said. IF the navy will
cancel its present orders. directing US
to follow the seaplanes TO the Azores
We will make the transatlantic fligh;
direct without a stop"
The crew OF the 'Blimp" ad an
night en- route here.
the captain said. They were passing
through fog part Of the night and
were wet and cold. In addition the
food supply proved insufficient AMI
they were hungry.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-16
BRITISH DIRICIBLE
WILL TRY TOT BEAT
C-5ACROSS

ATLANTIC CITY, y. J., Nay 10.
The accident TO the American
diriEIbIe C-5 at Newfoundland
last night makes IL appear pOssI-
bic that the giant British dIrIgibIe
R-34 may win the honor OF being
the first TO cross the Atlantic.
Reports reached the Pnn-Ameri-
can AerOnRutIe Congress, in ses-
sion here, that the R-34, which is
nearly three times the size of the
C-5, probably will advance her
scheduled time of departure and
start very. soon. Arrangements
for housing her are being made
ut Cape May.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-16
Maryland YankS Get -.
Praise for NJ. p. Work
With ODerSea Forces

BALTIMORE. May I6.-Sometimes
the dOughbOy who has had German
blood on his bsyonet and notches in
his gun has howled derisively at
punches OF cocky. Notwithstanding
military police, who won the war;"
He has meant tC convey the impress
sion that the NJ. P.'s did not win IL.
Partly he has been right. He would
have been just as right IL he had
hOwled the same thing at artillery
men or machine gunners. for all any
body did was help to win it. Three
big generals in France have just said
that the military police helped as
much as anybody else. They are Gen.
John J. Pershing Lieut.. Gen. Hunter
Liggett, commanding the First Amer
lean army, and Mai. Gen. J. G. Har-
bord. commander or the marines at
Chateau-T hierry and now commander
in-chief Of the service OF supply in
France.
All the men OF old troop A. Mary
lands national guard cavalry troop,
are members or the American military
police force in France. so Maryland
people will be interested to know
what the fighting leaders think OF the
NJ. P's in France. Their opinions are
ry H. Banroltz, provost marshal
general OF the American expedition
airy forces, who commanded the Mary
land Virginia brigade in the Blue and
Gray division
General Per-hIng's Letter.
General Pershing wrote:
My Dear General Banholtz:
1T is my desire at this time to ex-
press to the officers and men OF the
provost marshal generals department
an appreciation OF the services they
have rendered during the period OF
active hostilities and since the sign
ing OF the armistice.
The duties OF the department. es-
pecially of the military police corps.
as they have OF the enforce
ment OF law and order. the control
OF traffic and circulation. the custody
OF prisoners Of war, the apprehension
Of absentees and the recovery OF
stolen property. have been OF an espe-
cially trying and onerous nature.
under difficult conditions. in
a strange country whose laws and
customs differed fundamen talIy from
their own, they have succeeded in
the best of relations with
the civilian population and in all re-
spects UNFOLDING the good name OF
their coUntrymen. From the base
ports to the firing line they have rep
resented the American Government
and its laws to the mutual beneft and
well-being of all concerned. The uni
formly efficient and successful man
ner in which their duties have been
performed is to me a source Of genuine
satisfaction.
Forced TO wait while others sail
for their homes. they will continue.
feel confident, TO fulfill their duties in
the same conscientious manner as in
the past. To every individual mem
Der Of the department I wish to ex-
tend my personal thanks and the
thanks OF their comrades OF the
American expeditionary forces. Sin
cerely yours.
JOHN J. PERSHING.@
General LIgEett's TribRte.
Said General Liggett:
In view OF the breaking up Of the
First army in very few days. the IN
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-16
ACCIDENT UNAVOIDABLE
DUE TO WIND, REPORTS.
COMMANDER OF "BLIMP"

The wild flight Of the diriGible C-5
from its moorinGs at 81. Johns. y. F..
was an unavoidabI BILE accident. due TO
the workings Of terrific gale. the Navy
Department was officially Informed
TODAY
The last word heard officially by the
department from the scene of the
accident. was that the bIimp had been
sighted, and that the destroyer Ed
wards was going to the rescue.
Wind Snapped Ropes.
Comma nder T.. w. Coil, in charge
Of the blimp. who made the report.
said the wind snapped two heavy
thrcc-inch ropes which held the diri-
giblc TO the ground.
This left only two handling lines
Of rather weak strength in the hand
Of the ground crew. holding tn bIimn.
\ short gust jcrkod these lines FROM
III" hands OF The crew and the biz
airShip turned hnr nose up. then'clash
ed and rcbounded into the air.
Lieutenant Little, the sole OcCupan'
y hea the break occurred. jumped at a
height Of twenty feet and ESCAPED ur-
injured. Commander Coil stated that
all possible precautions had be, n
taken. hut that wind conditions made
tho accident unavoidable.
It occurred at 2:4J washington
t,mcb Yesterday afternoon. Com
mandcr Cons report follows
Coils Report
Navy dirigiblc Go broke adrirL
from mooring at 3:45 Washington
iimcJ and driftcd TO sea in north
.g~frrlv direct ion. Wind ypIOrifv
approx imal"Iy 20 miles per hour and
stronger in gusts. No person in
iIrcd and none on board The CO
war preparing to rip due to impossi-
riliiy Of remaining at mOorinGS. Rip
.ord failed. breaking at junction at
outside patch. Nose bride suspension
carried away followed by preventcr
loop nos" OF tire. which permitted
lines of car to take all strain
These two thr"c-inch lines parted.
DiriGiblc rose in air held only by two
forward handling lines held by mn
II ground crew. These were jerkeC
from the hands of the crew by Co
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-16
PRESIDENT SENDS. THANKS
TO TRAINMEN FOR LOYALTY

President Wilson has cabled has
thanks to the triannual convention OF
the Brotherhood Of Railroad Train
men. which meets in Columbus. Ohio.
today. for expressions OF loyalty.
The Presidents cable. addressed to
W. G. Lee, head Of the brotherhood,
reads:
please express to the trainmen a.
sembIed in convention my warm APP
probation OF the message YOU have
just sent me 1t has done my heart
good and made me fc"I the fine spirit
OF such friends in way to make the
work here easier for me. My warm
est best wishes for the success OF the
convention"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-16

derstgned desires 10 express TO you
and the military police under your
command his full appreciation or the
excellent work that this corps has
accomplished in connections with the
first army. .. p. --,.44.. -..
During all OF the operations OF the
First army the military police corps
played a most important pRrt. One OK
the main factors OF success in these
operations was traffic control and cir
eulation. This was especially so in
the Meuse-Argonne operation. The
military police corps met the situation
with success. and by its energetic
action insured the supply OF the fight
ing troops north OF Ma Mans Land.
After the signing of the -armistiee.
the work of the military police in
handling the situation in the various
towns and cities has always been
commented upon most fayorably.
The growth OF the military police
corps in efficiency. appearance and
military bearing has been evident
throughout the First army Begin
ring with very small organization,
the corps has by leaps and bounds
become one OF our most efficient
organizations. This efficiency,is made
evident not by the numbers concerned
but by the military appearance, per-
Torrance or duty and striking char
acteristics OF the members OF the
force.
The undersigned desires to convey
to you and TO your corps his full ap-
probation OF the task that YOU have
so thoroughly and successfully ae-
complished.
H. LIGGETT.
Lieutenant General. u. So
What General Hartford says.
General Hartford wrote:
The undersigned has inst returned
from a visit to Gievres, Mehun, Yer
neuil. Bordeaux, and st. Nazaire. con-
Quoting a party or French Officers
consisting or Marshal Petafn. Generals
Castelnau. Maistre. DegOHtte. Herr.
Viellemont. TOUIOrge. HeIy d'Oissel.
etc
I'm practically all places visited By
this distinguished party of French Of
hcers. the appearance. dress. conduct
and general bearing as Indicating
good discipline. OF the military poIice.
was the subject OF their favorable
comment. This was particularly no.
ticeable in the two principal ports
and st. Nazaire. I
felt a great pride in the notice taken
by these generals OF the military POI
lice. and share in their admiration
and approval OF this snappy. eOurte-
Gus, intelligent body OF men. The
military police are performing very
real service through their efficiency.
and are a credit to the American ex-
forces.
y. G. HARBORp.
Major General"
In the entire American military
police force in France there are ,4eS
officers and 1850 men. Some OF
them are detailed 60 guard and escort
9OT German officers and 1878 Ger
man soldiers, who are American pFis-
oners OF war.
Two Maryland officers who are serv-
ing under General Bandholtz are
Major Joseph Davidson. former corr
mander OF the old Fifth ReGimeHt Ma
chine Gun Company, who is assistant
provost marshal OF London, and Major
Harvey f. Jones formerly OF the old
Fourth Maryland Regiment
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-16
FRENCH MARQUIS TO BUY
RUSS SUPPLIES IN U. S.

LONDON, May 16.-The MARQUIS
chamber OF deputies and a commander
or the legion of honor is due to ar
rive in New York on the Olympic to-
morrow to purchase supplies for Rus
STA. costing several millions of dol
lars.
The Marquis is representing a
syndicate which was empowered by
the Russian government to make the
purchases
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-16
RUMANIAN DELEGATES
MAY QUIT CONFERENCE

GENEVA. May 16.-The RUmanian
delegation may possibly withdraw
from the peace conference. Advices
from Paris made public by the Ru-
msnian bureau at Berne say that
owing to the decision of the council Of
ten to divide Banat between Serbia and
Run4ania, Premier Bratiann and the
Rumanian delegation will quit Paris
unless there is n modification of-the
terms These are eonSfde red by the
RUmanians TO be unacceptable.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-16
Narrow HhI-Ioeked Harbor.

Trepassey has a narrow harbor be-
tween hills. also obstructed by fleet.
II is impossible for the seaplanes to
rise. and they must take to the ada
sent waters OF Mutton bay for a get
away.
Two kinds of local conditions are
also against a rise from the har-
Dor. First. a sea breeze coming from
the cast with upper winds west; sec
ond, when upper wind works down to
the surface. Therefore. il is neces-
sary to go outside the harbor for
start OF test. Mutton bay gives free
dom or action TO determine the ad-
visibility OF continuing fight with
crew OF six and excess fuel.
Impossible to further improve con
dition Of the planes and the crews arc
ready from Commander Towers down
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-16
To LECTURE on ALAsk.

The Rev. Thomas l. Gasson, s. j..
dean Of the Graduate Department of
the Georgetown University, will lee
ture on Alaska at Gonzaga Hall on
Tuesday. May %. The object OF the
lecture is TO raise funds for the Es-
kimo missions in Alaska. --
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-16
GERMANS INSIST ON
SAAR BASIN CONTROL

PARIS. May lG-The German coun-
ter proposal regarding the Saar
Basin agrees to surrender OF the coal
mines. but insists upon retention OF
political jurisdiction over the region,
il was learned from an authoritative
source today.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-16

rising, crashing and rebOunding into
air. U. 5. ). Edwards took to sea to
follow CO. Lieut.. c. G. Little was
in the car at the time of breaking of
ropes and escaped Uninjured by jump
ing at height of 20 feet. All possible
precautions had been taken by landing
party. Accident was probably due 20
wind conditions.
COIL"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-16

When the crooked boss of @the cowboy town
wants his gang to bump off" the hero they first
get loaded up whiskey before embarking upon
their heish enterprise. Whenever there is any
dirty work to do in the movies the villains have
to do considerable drinking.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-16
Print Hostile Comment.

man people under God S Leadership
and, If necessary, to make sacrifices
unto death"
Print Hostile Comment.
Demonstrations against acceptance
OF the terms have continued in Ber-
line and the papers are printing hos
tile comment.
The Socialist organ Norwaerts has
attempted to open the way to save
the government from the onus OF sign
ing by declaring that Germany is
unable to accept the conditions nor
can she refuse them. Under the pres
ent situation. the Norwaorts said the
Germans are obliged to negotiate with
President Wilson. and. if necessary.
: submit the treaty TO a referendum
vote.
The same newspaper quoted Presi-
dent Frederick Ebert as saying that
il is impossible TO restore the rePOse
Of Europe by forcing the conditions
on Germany" To assent. according
To Herr Ebert. would be nothing but
a lie forced by Germany's desperate
plight"
Return 10 Versailles.
Herr LandsberE, a member OF the
German peace delegation who re-
turned to Berlin from Versailles 10
confer with ministers. is returning 10
the seat or the conference tomorrow.
He and Herr Geisbert have attended
two cabinet meetings since their ar
riva! here.
THE decisions on the peace terms
rest entirely with the government"
said Herr Landsberg. THE sole puT-
pose Of my visit was to kOld confer
ences"
Herr Bernstein. writing in the NOr-J
waerts. comes to the defense OF the
treaty. saying that il must be signed
and that anyhow most of the
terms are reasonable.
BERNE. May l6.-"Rumania cou-
siders the peace terms severe. but
they are just and less severe than the
conditions Germany sought to impose
upon Rumania a year ago. said a
statement issued by the Rumanian
press bureau here today.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-16

Whenever the burglars of the movies get
ready to do Job" they always do their plot
ting in a tough saloon. P. S.: Note hero, dis
guised in foreground He is only pretending to
drink. Only the burglars do the real drinking.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-16
OFFICERS IN BERLIN
TO WEAR CIVIL GARB
CONTINUED from First Rage. }

man people under Gods leadership
and, If necessary, to make sacrifices
unto death"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-16

odIu UtntraI IIIgEeu.
In view OF the breaking up Of the
First army in a very few days. the un-
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
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U. s. Land Office at Sterling, Colorado,
March 10. 1919.
Notice Is hereby given that Charles A.
Myers. Of Stoneham. Colorado. who, on Aug
ust II. 1911, made Desert Land Entry. Seri.
al No. 0l635i. for Eh SWh, WI Sell
Section Township : North Range 81 West
6th Principal Meridian has filed notice oi
intention to make Final Three Year Proof
under the homestead clause Of the Act Of
March !, 1915 to establish claim to the land
above described. before Clyde L. Stanley
United States Commissioner. at New Ray.
mer. Colorado. on the 9Th day OF May, 1919.
Claimant names as witnesses:
lawrence N. Potter. Thomas Allen. Samu.
e. Thomas. Charlie Luce. al Of Stoneham
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
fpukl;.h~~f

Department Of the Interior
=, U. 3. Land Office at Sterling, Colorado.
Narch 20. 1919.
Notice Is hereby given that Esther ]. Duekcr,
widow OF William Ducker. deceased, Of New
Raymer. Colorado. who. on January 10, 1914,
made Homestead Entry. Serial No. oisst7, for
Lots ] and 2. ElsNwh. NEA. Section 30.
Township North. Range ss West. 9Th Pvin-
cipal Meridian. has filed notice Of intention 10
make Final Three Year Proof. to estabIish
claim to the land bove described. before Clyde
L. Stanley. United States Commissioner. a.
New Raymer. Colorado, on the 10th day Of
May. 1919.
Claimant names a. Witnesses;
Gottiob Fritz. James r. Smathers. Christ
Zortmss. and Chester L. Snyder, all of New
Raymer. Colorado. 40 5.s
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
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Dep6rtment ef the Interior
u: 3. Land Once at Sterling. Colorado.
April 8. 1919.
Notice b hereby given that Gerse Z. Wat.
son. Of Avalo, Colorado. who. on October %,
1914. made Henestead Entry. Serial No. s7i7si
for Swh Sec. Is. and NWh. Section %.
Township 10 North. Range 81 West, 9Th Pfin.
cipal Meridian. has filed notice Of intention /,
make Final Three Year Proof. to establish
claim TO the land above described. before
Clyde L. Stanley. United States Commissioner.
at Avalo, clorado. on the 18th day Of May.
1918.
Claimant names a. witnesses:
c. Eaton. Dayton r. Braden. and Fred
Monlux. all Of Avalo. Colorado, and Andrew
B. Dendnser. Of New Rsymer. Colo. 4-lo SIS
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., - CepstmenS of the Interior
March 20, 1919 "' A'o'
Notice i hereby given that Lucy welIker
Widow q Martin Van Buresn welliver, de.
ceased, Of Eddyville, Nebraska, who. on rsl,.
ruary 7. 1915, made Hmestead Entry. seral
No. o24ils. for WHSWA Sec. s: sL,NEn
sEhNwh. NwhsEh. EhsEA. Section J.
Township 10 North, Range 81 West 9Th Prin.
cipal Meridian. has filed notice Of intention ia
make Final Three Year Proof. to establish
claim TO the land above described. before Ths
Register and Receiver. United States Land
Office. at Sterling. Colorado, on the 18th da,
Of May. 1919.
Claimant names rs witnesses:
Dayton Braden, Of Avalo. Colorado.
A. Z. Roberts. Harry Roberts, and Ray Ro,
berts. all Of Bushnell. Colorado. 4-Io IS
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Department Of the Interior
u. s. Land Office at Sterling. Colorad,
March "a, 1919. 'e
Notice 3 hereby given that Harry Collins
Of kimball. Nebraska, who, on March 13
1915. made Homestead Entry. Serial No.
o24ste, for NJ Section is. Township Ii
isn. has filed notice Of intention to make *.
nal Three Year Proof, to establish claim to
the land above described, before the Regis.
Ter and Receiver. United States Land Office
a Sterling. Colorado. on the 18th day Of
Claimant names as witnesses:
e. X. Crawford. Of Avaio, Colorado. ]. r.,
House. OF West Plains. Colorado, ]. @. Chris.
tine Fred +. Smith. both Of Kimball. Ne.
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