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Evening star., 1919-10-14
PUT ON LEAGUE COUNCIL.
Leon Bourgeois, Former Premier
Is Selected by France.

PARIS. October l&.-Leon Bourgeois
former premier and minister OF for
eign affairs and French member OF
the league of nations comisslon of
the peace conference, has been ap-
pointed as representative of France
on the council of the league of ma
tions.
The decree naming NJ Bourgeois for
the office was signed by President
Poincare and Premier Clemencesu this
morning.
Evening star., 1919-10-14
GETS sEvEN-YEAR SENTENCE.
U. S. Bush Pleads Guilty to Steal
ing Whisky Past July.

Ulysses G. Bush, colored. pleaded
guilty today before Justice Gould to
an indictment charging robbery He
was sentenced to serve seven years
in the penitentiary. Bush, with three
other colored men, entered the grocery
store Of Nathan Peck over in South
west Washington. last July, and at
the point Of gun took away two
cases of whisky. Two other cases
against Bush were dropped.
Evening star., 1919-10-14
DAREDEVIL" LAW DIES.
Aviator succumbs to tuberculosis
at Camp Sewer.

GREENVILLE. S. c., october IA
Rodman Law, "dare-devil' aviator
and parachute leaper. who startled
New York. Chicago and other large
cities by various death-defying feats,
died early today at the government
hospital at Camp Sewer Of pulmonary
tuberculosis.
He Is a brother of Ruth Law, the
aviatrix
Evening star., 1919-10-14
DEFER STRIKE ACTION.
Norfolk Street Car Men Put At
fairs in Unions Hands.

NORFOLK, Va. october 1l.-There
will be no strike of street railway
employees here for three days at least.
The men have placed their affairs In
the hands of theG,president of their
union, who will this afternoon con-
fer with President Wheelwright of
the Virginia Railway and Power Com
pany, which operates all of the cleo
trio lines in this section. Negotia- :
tions are expected to continue several
days. The carmen demand more pay
and shorter hours.
Evening star., 1919-10-14
$3.50 Verdict Against D. G.

consent verdict for $3.50 was rem
dered against the District Of Columbia
today by jury in Circuit Division l,
before Justice Hitz. in favor Of Mary
T. Kouns. The plaintiff was injured
February 26, 1917. by catching the
heel OF a shoe in depression in the
sidewalk in front Of 3547 10th street
northwest. She was thrown to the
ground.
Evening star., 1919-10-14
FAVORS "EXTRAS" FOR
NAVY, MARINE OFFICERS

A resolution continuing until peace
is proclaimed extra allowances for
the war to Navy and Marine Corps
officers was adopted today by the
senate and sent to the House. IT is
proposed to equalize allowances OF
Army and Navy officers.
Evening star., 1919-10-14
TEACHERS RETIREMENT
BILL BEFORE SENATE

Formal report of the public school
teachers retirement bill was made to
the Senate today by Senator Calder OF
New York on the part of the Senate
District committee. Senator Calder
said that the committee desired early
and favorable action on the measure,
which has already passed the House.
Evening star., 1919-10-14
Southern &. R. Elects Directors

RICHMOND. Va. October 1.-THE
annual meeting of the stockholders
of the Southern Railway Company
was held here today with President
Fairfax Harrison presiding. j. Kerr
Branch OF Richmond and Adrian Ise-
lin. Charles Lanier and Jackson E.
Reynolds of New York were re-eIect-
ed directors for term of three years.
Walter Kerr of New York was elect
ed a director for a term of two years.
Evening star., 1919-10-14
RoMBING PLANE WRECKED.
Capt. Francis and Three Others Sc
yerely Shaken During Race.

OMAHA. Neb., October 1.-THE
Martin bombing plane. entry No. los.
piloted by Capt. Foy N. Francis. was
completely wrecked and the pilot and
his three passengers were severely
.hsken up when the plane crashed
to the ground. forty miles west Of
Omaha. shortly after. 10 o'clock this
The pians>was forced to land dur
ing a dense fog and became en-
tangled in telephone wires.
Evening star., 1919-10-14
ALLIES Silent ON
BLOCKADE RUMOR
Berlin Says Aid of Germany
Is Asked Against Soviet
Russia.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
LONDON, October 14.-Presentation
by the entente powers of a suggestion
to Germany that she join in block
ade of soviet Russia has not as yet
been reported from allied sources. the
only information received here being
through German newspaper comment.
The Daily News refers to the Incl
dent as curious development" and
asks why diplomats at Paris have
not disclosed the facts.
Comment in Berlin.
BERLIN. Monday, October 13 (by the
Associated Press) Suggestions from
the entente that Germany join in the
blockade Of soviet Russia have not as
yet been officially considered by the
German cabinet, but have inspired a
statement indicating the governments
answer will neither be an uncondi-
ttonal refusal nor an indication of as
sent. 1t is said that Germany will sug-
sest the installation of an interna-
tional commission to deliberate on the
proposition which unquestionabl bly,
found Germany unprepared and places
her in quandary.
States Government Position.
Primarily the government takes the
an enterprise tantamount to the hum
ger blockade imposed upon Germany
I'VE years ago. The Vorwaerts and the
kreuz Zettung concur in the opinion
that the entente proposal must be
snmmarily rejected.
'Ths former objects on ethical
grounds and also for the reason that
internal disturbances might be caused
In Germany. The Kreuz Zeitung pro-
tests that Germany, If she agrees to
take part in the blockade, would "be
rsking the chestnuts out of the fire
Tor the benefit of her foes and Incl
dentally complicating her eastern po-
litical orientation.'
Doubts Success Of Scheme.
Doubts that the scheme can be put
into operation are expressed by the
Tageblatt, which believes Germany
| should consult neutral nations be-
| fore replying to the suggestion, and
urges this as an opportune moment
to arrive at an understanding with
the entente relative to Germany's
economic relations. The newspaper
fears that. whatever happens, Ger
| many cannot prevent the United
States. Great Britain and France
from gaining valuable economic in
huence in Russia as result of the
present move.
The Lokal Anzeiger deprecates an
| absolute refusal by Germany, saving,
"she would risk being include in
the blockade" On the other hand.
the newspaper says Germany must
avoid "affronting the Russian bour-
geotsie. who sooner or laSer will sue
seed the bolsheviki." 1t adds that
the task of harmonizing the blockade
with international law and the cove
| nant Of the league of nations must
| be consider
Evening star., 1919-10-14
Approves National Guard Request.

Secretary Baker today approved
the request that the National Guard
division which is to be organized in
the state of New York be designated
as the 21th Division.
Should another division be formed
in New York later" the announce
nent said, its designation will be
considered them"
Evening star., 1919-10-14
SAYS ITALY CONSENTS
TO FREE STATE IN FIUME
Paris Paper Learns of Agreement
for Port to Remain Under
League Control.

PARIS October 14.-Italy has
agreed to the creation OF free state
in Fiume, the port remaining under
control of the league of nations, says
the Petit Parisien, which claims to
have received reliable information on
the subject.
At the same time. it Is said, italy
Ia understood to require there shall
he no gap between the free state
and italian Istria, in order that Fiume
NAV not be surrounded by Jugoslav
terrifory
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U. s. Consents to Judgment for Boy

The director general Of railroads to-
day consented before Justice Hits in
$1,000 against him in favor of Ralph
b. Norris, minor, who lost three nm
gers by catching his hand in a ma
chine at the yards of the Washington
Terminal Company March last. The
boy was employed by. the company as
Evening star., 1919-10-14
Accuracy Is Questioned.

The accuracy Of statements regard
ing Shantung made by President Will
son during his western speaking tour
was questioned in the Senate yester-
Norris, Nebraska, republicans.
Referring again to a statement by
the President in his address at st:
Louis that Japan was offered all of
Germany's property rights in the Pa
cific to enter the war. and which he
later corrected. Senator Norris said
he was 'dumbfounded" on reading an
official copy of the Presidents
speeches to fnd that the same state
ment had been repeated.
Referring to Mr.. Wilson's statement
at Los Angeles. that President Nc
Kinley. and John Hay. Secretary Of
State. had declined to protest against
Germany's original acquisition of
rights In shantung. Senator Borah
said the Shantung lease had been con-
summated early in 1898. six months
before Mr.. Hay became head Of the
senator added. had pursued as secre-
tary policy designed to curtain the
effort Of various nations to obtain
rights in China.
Evening star., 1919-10-14
Minstrel Show to Follow.

At the conclusion of the ceremonial
minstrel show will be presented,
under the direction Of Prophet Andy
Walker. The newly formed grotto
orchestra will be heard for the first
time on this occasion.
Following the minstrel show an
athletic carnival has been prepared
for the amusement of the prophets
by Past Monarch Pete Pullman. Samis
Grotto of Baltimore and Yedez Grotto
of Richmond have notified Secretary
Libbey of large delegations coming
from, those grottos for the cere-
monial. All visiting prophets in
Washington, particularly members of
the Army. Navy or Marine Corps,
are invited to Join in the evening
of pleasure with the District Masons
toporrow night.
The following committees have been
designated by Monarch Shackelford
to assist in the affair: Reception of
visitors. Charles A.. Stevens. c. P.
Boss. F. w. Henke and Charles Eur
horst; supper, W. II. Plurhmer, George
c. Shafer and E. w Libbey; parade,
Samuel F. Shreve, H. w. Taylor. Philip
Nachman and Samuel shulman: In
ward 8. schmid, Past Monarchs P. r.
Pullman, ]. H. Shreve. r. B. Dickey.
E.. w. Libbey, A. H. Rogers and
George Fl. Emmons. jr.: seating. men,
bers of the drill corps. and assistant
secretaries. Charles NJ. keefer and
NJ. w. Pickering.
Evening star., 1919-10-14
Paris Plans for Alfonso's Visit.

PARIS, October IL (Havas).--P!ans
for the visit Of King Alfonso of Spain
to this city have not as yet been ar
-anEed, but 1t .s believed tho king
Wilt during his stay in Franco visit
the Verduu district
Evening star., 1919-10-14
Entertains Yanks at Virginia Home

FAIRFAX, Va, October 4.-Mrs. Dab
ney of Woodford entertained twenty-one
wounded soldiers from Walter Reed Hos
pital Saturday last. The soldiers arrived
Saturday morning and spent the day
at Mrs. Dabney's large residence. They
returned to Washington Sunday morn
ing and report having had an excel
lent time. They were accompanied by
y Red Cross secretary.
Evening star., 1919-10-14
Miss Schwarzel Gives Alarm.
Mr.. Hit Slides Down Rope.

United States Commissioner Isaac r.
Hit was obliged to slide down a rope
to q roof fifteen feet below his Office
window His Offices were hemmed in
by smoke A skylight covered with
heavy wire il in the courtyard fifteen
feet below his window. After E. J.
Rath Of tho railway administration had
down hand over hand to the skylight.
After reaching the skylight he made
his way to a Night Of steps by way Of
which he reached the ground.
He declared today that his adventure
had convinced him of the absolute need
for more than one fire escape to an
office building.
Evening star., 1919-10-14
CIVIC BODY HONORS
{. H. TUCKER AGAIN
Is Elected President of
Northeast Washington AS
Sociation for 26th Term.

Evan H. Tucker was reelected
president of the Northeast Washing
ton Citizens Association at a meet
ing last night at the Northeast Tenn
pie, 12th and II streets northeast.
time that the honor has been con-
ferred upon him. Other officers were
reelected as follows:
DR.. L. D. Walter. first vice presi-
dent: DIR. Starr Parsons. second vice
president; Roscoe Jenkins, secretary:
w. G. Lang, financial secretary. and
samuel Thomas. treasurer The chair
men of committees were reelected,
as follows: William J. Frizzell. Thorn
al l. Mcnamara, Alonzo G. Anthony,
Prof. Percival Hall and ]. NJ. Wood.
The lack of proper drainage on il
street between 18th and 14th streets
northeast was condemned and the
matter referred to the committee on
sewers, which was requested to again
take II up with the Commissioners.
Disapproval of the proposed increase
and the matter referred to the legis-
lative committee
Increasing Membership Noted.
President Selder NJ. Ely of the
North Capitol and lexington Citizens
Association spoke on increasing the
membership of all the associa tons
He urged a house-to- house canvass.
stating that the drive might be waged
as some of the war drives had been
made. He asked that the members
try to get appropriations for a new
high school, as the overcrowded con-
ditions demanded them. A resolution
to this effect was carried later in the
evening.
the families of Norman L. King and
Hiram H. Martin ahe sympathy and
coincidence of the association at their
death.
New Post Office Appreciated.
William j. Friszell spoke of the new
post ONCE erected at 7th street and
Maryland avenue at the request Of the
association. A motion was offered and
carried that the secretary should send
. letter to Merritt o Chance. city post
master, expressing appreciation OF the
association.
land and Virginia farmers be allowed
to collect the District garbage Tor
their stock He declared that since
they had been stopped In this action.
matters had grown constantly worse
A resolution urging resumption was
missioners.
Higher Car Fare Protested.
Roscoe Jenkins, chairman on public
utilities, protested against increased
fare for the Washington Railway and
Electric Company. He also asked that
the association go on record favor
ing a merger of the two lines in the
city. This resolution was carried. He
then offered q resolution that sepa-
rate public utility commission should
be created. This plan was referred to
the executive committee.
Utilities Commission Scored.
DIR. L. D. Walter suggested that the
Public Utility Commission be abol-
ished, "as they do nothing but draw
salaries" This motion was tabled. The
lack of home rule in this city was con
demned, as being un-American. VII,
liam J. Frizzell said that he expected
within two years, this right would
he granted to District residents.
T. M. Wood asked that Maryland
avenue be extended east to the Ana,
costa river This motion was carried
and ordered to be presented to Con-
gress.
Evening star., 1919-10-14
Branch Library Extension.

The library trustees in 1917 ap-
proved an elaborate and thoughtful
plan Of branch library development.
prepared by the librarian. 1t proposed
to utilize the Carnegie funds still
available for branch libraries in the
erection of six more separate branch
library buildings. The Takoma branch
has been built from this fund, and 10
doing good community service. The
second branch recommended for erec-
tion and it's approximate location are
indicated as follows in the approved
plan:
Southeastern branch. Pennsylva-
mia avenue and Sth street southeast.
A branch to serve this section
is much needed and should be built
first. The suggested site is more than
two miles from the central library ana
about three-fourths mile beyond the
Library of Congress. The 1910 United
States census showed a population OF
36,S74 In this portion of the District,
/. e.. south Of East Capitol and east OF
South Capitol streets. In addition this
branch would be used by some resi-
dents Of Anacostia.
'The necessary legislation to Sc
cure the erectioa Of this branch Is
asked in a bill Introduced by Repre-
sentative Carl e. Mapes, chairman of
the District committee"
Evening star., 1919-10-14
War Work Through Branches.

THE war stations work has con-
tinued. especially at the Y. NJ. C. A.
and at Walter Reed Hospital through
the Takoma Park branch. and the
rapid rehabilitation of the men at
the hospital has resulted in q slack =
ening of the work there since the first
of the year. The library. through
the children's department, has CO.
operated with the Junior Red Cross.
the Boy Scout organization, the
health crusades and the local chill
dren's year committee. The library
has furnished pictures to the War
Camp Community Service for costume e
pictures for community operas and
to soldiers at Walter Reed Hospital
for the Comeback and for reconstruc-
tion work.
Evening star., 1919-10-14
Today's Main Library Work.

''The library's main work today is, Of
course. that Of after-the war readjust-
nent and reconstruction. the restoration
OF the Public Library machinery to its
full pre-wa functioning and helpful ac-
tivity for the community's welfare.
The time is ripe. however. for some
new forward looking work. such as fex-
tension of the school service by con-
struction of library rooms in new school
buildings, to be followed later by pro-
vision for their maintenance as branch
libraries or stations.
1.-THE Commissioners. the board Of ed
ucation and the library trustees have all
formally approved the plan of establish
ing branches Of the library in certain
selected school buildings and OF provid-
ing therefor separate library rooms in
all cases where new buildings 30 desig-
mated are erected or old buildings are
enlarged. The board Of education and
the library trustees have adopted joint
program for the establishment ana
maintenance Of these branches. and the
beard of education has agreed to its an
nual estima tes for 1921 to ask that Con-
gress authorize the inclusion OF provl-
sion for library facilities in any OF the
buildings for which appropriations are
requested,
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Gains to Counterbalance Losses.

Some benefits resulted from the
closing OF the library to public use
during the influenza epidemic to coun-
terbalance in part the losses suffered.
While it reduced the library's com,
parative showing of activities along
circulation and reference use lines. 1t
ena bled other branches of the library
service to dispose of arrears of work
and to catch up with current service.
In this period the revision OF
the closed stacks material was effect
ed; In the reference room full prepa-
ra ton was made for the winter rush;
completion of the work OF the cata-
logue department. In extending the
brary's war collection. averaging
more than $500 volumes, was greatly
Facilitated, and opportunity was given
for the expansion of the public and
official catalogues. through which
Me... an0entire redistribution Of the
Evening star., 1919-10-14
Basic Principle Of Wages.

The basic principle OF wages was
outlined as follows in a resolution by
Charles Edward Russell of New York:
That wages should be equitable un-
der existing conditions; that they should
automatically follow changes in the
cost of living without necessity for
strikes or labor disturbances and that,
in determining what constitutes an
equitable wage. there should be taken
into consideration the profits of the
industry concerned and the require
ments Of wholesome and normal life.
with q reasonable margin added for
comfort, culture and recreation.
Declaring that the development of
efficiency in production and factory
management by increasing the sup
ply Of goods, decreasing the strain of
work and reducing the friction of
management OF men, will promote in
dustrial peace and prosperity" Mr..
Dennison presented a resolution
recommending closer cooperation and
interest between managers and work.
ers. and suggesting the selection and
training of foremen and superintend-
ents on the basis of ability to lead
rather than to drive their fellow
workers.
All of the resolutions were referred
. without comment to the committee of
fifteen for classification and further
action.
Evening star., 1919-10-14

(Ccntinued from First Page)
especially in economics. sociology and
industry, including vocational books
for the returned soldiers. BY the
distribution and posting OF govern
ment material the library has CO.
operated in bringing to the attention
Of men returned from overseas what
Is being done for them along recon-
struction lines
Evening star., 1919-10-14
CA1LLAUx TO FACE COURT.
Former Premier Of France Held on
Charge Of War Plotting.

PARIS. October II (Havas) Joseph
Caillaux, former premier Of France.
will be placed on trial before the
high court Thursday. October 2a, ac-
cording to Le Journal today.
Ex-Premier CaiIlaux, charged with
ture and dishonorable peace with
Germany. has been in custody q year
and a half awaiting trial. Last month
he was removed from prison to
hospital because of ill-health. On
September II the commission Of the
high court decided. after a prolonged
inquiry, that he must appear before
the court to face the accusation
against him.
Evening star., 1919-10-14

(Continued from First Page)
those who remained at the hospital
last night will be able to go to their
homes today.
Immediately following the accident
yesterday Col. Keller called out the
Walter Reed Ambulance Corps. Red
Cross workers, nurses. orderlies and
She entire corps of surgeons stationed
at the hospital. Within ten minutes
the injured were in the operating rooms
and each case was treated as quickly
as the nature of the injuries would
permit. In a little over two hours all
Of the injured had received surgical at
tention and were in cots on the third
floor of the main building. Every sur
geon that could be spared from the
more severe cases in the surgical wards
was assigned to the care of the injured.
Evening star., 1919-10-14
MONROE DOCTRINE
IS CHURCH TOPIC
Episcopalians Have Session
Devoted to Problems in
Latin America.
Ry the Associated Press.

DETROIT. Mich, October l4-In
Joint session the two Legislative bodies
of the trienaiai general convention of
the Protestant Episcopal Church are
considering today the problems Of the
church in Latin America and the in
f,uence of the church work on the
Monroe doctrine.
Bishops II. r. Hulse Of Cuba. c. y.
Colmore of Porto Rico, Henry d. AYES
of Mexico and Lucien Lee KInsolvinE
of Brazil, were to speak The budget
for Latin American work was pre-
sented.
1t is possible that late in the day
something further of the program for
the nationwide campaign 10 finance
church maintenance and extension the
next three years will be presented. The
hundred million dollars budget plan
is expected to be taken UP tomorrow.
however.
Recruiting for Campaign.
DR.. Robert W. Patten. leader In the
campaign, said today that definite
plans have been made for carrying
the campaign into every Episcopal
home. Lewis B Franklin. New YORK
financier. is recruiting 10000 men
Faith Cure Advocate to Speak.
James Moore Hickscn. Church Of
England man. and proponent NJ apos-
tolic healing by laying on OF hands"
Is here to address the bishops and
clerical delegates Thursday. Mr.. Hick-
son expects to remain in America
about nine months at the request of
Episcopal churchmen. and is support
ed in his claims of cures through
faith" by DIR. William T. Manning of
Trinity Church, New York, and other
prominent men here for the conven-
tion.
dioceses making up the Protestant
of the prayer hook revision contro-
versy in the convention here. seemed
lessened at the close. OF yesterdays
sessions, when il became known that
il is unlikely the issue will be reached
during the present convention. Not
because of the strong objections to the
proposed changes made by southern
deputies under the leadership of those
from the three Virginia dioceses, but
because of press OF other business.
delegates believe the main points In
the controversy will not be reached
before the next convention in 1929. By
that time It is hoped an agreement will
be arrived at.
DR.. McKim's Views.
Or. Randolph McKim of Washington.
D. C, one of the leaders of the anti
reHisionists among the northern dele
gates holds that the commission has
rewritten. not revised. the PRAYER book
and that in its new form the Prot
estant character" of the service Ia
| compromised" He has prepared a
commentary en- the proposed changes,
| in which he says they SAVIOR of the
medieval and that church which
stands for compulsory prayers for the
| dead, for auricular confession. for PEN
ace, for reservation Of the sacrament
| and eucharistic alteration, a church
which turns it's face to the middle
ages, will not win the heart of the
American people"