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Evening star., 1920-03-06
DIAMOND QUEEN,' FACING
ARREST, DRINKS POISON
Antoinette Bonner Ends Life When
Police Attempt to Take Her and
Man Charged as Accomplice.

NEW YORK. March 6.-Antoinette
Bonner, who acquired the international
sobfiQuet Of ''the diamond queen" when
she was brought back from Paris in
1914 with Joseph b. Kislinger. to face
charges of large jewelry thefts in New
York. ended her life dramatically yes
terday by drinking poison as she was
being placed under arrest in Kislinger's 8
Office here, charged with theft Of dia-
monds valued at $4,000. You'll never
snatched a poison phial from her hand
bag and swallowed the contents.
kislinger also was arre2ted on a
charge of. acting IN concert with the
woman in the thcfts of diamonds from
a New York concern and was held in
81 900 bail for examination on Thursday
In Miss Bonner's handbag the po-
lice found uncut diamonds valued at
$4,000, besides several hundred dollars
in cash.
The diamond queen" appeared in the
downtown jewelry district as far back
as 1911, first buying ION memorandum
diamonds and other gems which she in
select customers in society,"
The police got on the trail of the
woman when a Maiden Lane jewel brok-
er was arrested charged with falling to
return jewels sold to him on memoran-
dunn. The broker proved he had given
the jewels to Miss Bonner and her part
ner. Search for them showed they had
disappeared
THE diamond queen" left New York
hastily in October. 1913, and. after her
departure. merchants in the Maiden
Lahe district reported to the police that
they missed about 100000 worth of
diamonds. A detective from here trailed
| the couple to Paris, then to Budapest
and back again to Paris. where they
were arrested.
Brought to New York. both were ac-
quilted. Further charges were pre-
ferred against the woman by the dis
trict attorney. but the case never was
brought to trial.
Evening star., 1920-03-06
PRACTICAL SCOUTING TEST.
Boy Scouts Continue Competition
Which Closes June l.

Bow Scouts of Washington have en-
tered a contest in practical scouting
to stimulate advancement in their or
ganization. The contest will continue
until June l, when the names OF the
winning troops will he announced.
During the first two months OF the
contest which was inaugurated jan
nary 1, Troop I was in the lead. with
Troop 10 running second. The vic
torious troop will receive a silver
cup, and the winning scout will get a
trip to Gettysburg.
The results for January and Feb
ruary were as follows: 1. Troop !,
11is s TTesP Troep 1o s. ss s. TrooP Troop g. g.
sos: 8, Troop 49. SIS: Z. Troop 100.
$50; 8, Troop So. $40; 9, Troop 80.
sos; 10, Troop 21. 4.73: II. Troop
81, 472; IL. Troop 76. $50; 13, Troop
%. 3.7s; "a. Troop 70. 3.37: Is. Troop
Scouts leading in the different di-
visions: Division Troop S. Robert
Harris. 5 points. Division Troop
65. Richard Edwards. 60 points; Troop
10. Howard Joynt. SO points; Troop
II: Troop o. L. %. Alexander Sweeney. 20
points: Troop 20, Ralph Power. 10
points; Troop 70, Jacob Halan. 10
points: Troop 73. Irwin Shapiro. 10
points: Troop 13, Harry eltzman.
10 points. Division 4-Troop 80, Irving
NIaloney, so points: Troop 80. Robert
Hartshorn, 40 points: Troop 80, Wal
ter Staley, 35 points. Division g.
Troop 81. Roger Staley. 65 points;
Troop 4S, Munro Leaf. 20 points;
Troop 81, David Findlay. 20 points;
Troop 40. Donald Cooper. 20 points;
Troop 49, Fred Williams. 20 points.
Division 6-Troop l. Floyd Harris. so
points, Troop 1. Reginald kranauer.
45 points; Troop I, Douglas Phillips,
As points. Division NO report.
Evening star., 1920-03-06
NO PRESENT RAISE
|NCOST Of BREAD
Bakers Accept Fair Price
Boards Decision Against
1O-Cent Loaf.

Washingtonians will not be asked to
pay higher price for bread-at least
not until May 1.
This was decided yesterday by the
fair price advisory board. which met
! with Howard F'igg. special assistant to
the Attorney General. in the Department
OF Justice.
The bakers on Wednesday requested
an increase in the price of bread to 10
cents a loaf.
The master bakers and members OF
the advisory board unanimously agreed
that the present price should be main
tanned until May /. at which time the
subject of increased prices will be re-
opened. and conditions of that date will
govern the award
Prices OF Materials Declining.
After the board had reviewed the
bakers proposal it was shown that
prices of commodities entering into the
| manufacture of bread were declining
| and that the board could not assent to
the increase at present. 1t was also
declared that some bakers are operating
at IA loss and that others are barely
making expenses
A delegation of representative shoe
dealers also met with the advisory board
yesterday to explain operating expenses.
margins of profits and met hods of doing
business. The board consented to allow
the shoe dealers time to prepare the de-
sired data and report next Friday. The
shoe men will call a meeting early next
week. at which time they will endeav vor
TO ascertain fair margin Of profit
1t was pointed out that il this margin
does not coincide with the views of the
advisory board, that body will establish
margin of profit and prosecute all
dealers who do not>1ive up to it.
Mr.. Figg explained that in several
states profits on shoe sales are based
on marginal scale. Thus a 40 per
cent profit woAld be allowed on shoes
retailing for $16 or more, 35 per cent
on shoes selling for $40 to SIS and 80
per cent on shoes bringing IS to $40.
Willing to Cooperate.
The shoe dealers expressed eager
ness to cooperate with the advisory
board in establishing fair margin
of profit and welcomed any investi-
cation which would dispel the air of
suspicion" which has arisen, according
to Mr.. Figg, in the minds of the
public toward the shoe men.
Miss Edith G. Strauss director of
the women's activities division of the
anti-high price campaign. today made
public the names of Washington
women who have consented to serve
on the school committee. They are
Mrs. Giles Scott Rafter, chairman
Miss c. B. Norton. Mrs. J. W. Shaw,
Miss Emma Jacobs and Miss Maud
E. Alton.
Evening star., 1920-03-06
CAMPAIGN AGAINST
PEDDLERS IN UNIFORM
Service and Information Branch OF
War Department Asks
Aid of Public.

A reouest that the general public
Of Washington cooperate WITH ~
War Department in eliminating PeH
dlers in military Uniform Iro", eme
streets was made TO-DAY oy .ne tbe
ice and information branch VI 'ne
war plans division. r.
According to Lieut.. Col. Mathew =
Smith, in charge of TINS oIanSn
which is engaged in soldier employ
ment and welfare work. there ar
jobs available in the city 1or these
men.
ANY man who rs now plying his
trade Of petty graft and using the
uniform to enlist the sympathy OF
the public does not really van,
job" said Col. Smith. "While tn'
public is probably not aware OF ~. s .nt
fact is that the man on tne no, Sine the
one who profits. but the undes'raoie
employer who hires him.. A..
Secretary Baker is quoted nE tue
War Department in the following =
EVERY sound consideration IS
against the practice. for these rH-
soldiers are. In many instances.
ployed to peddle more or less Wort"-
less devices and articles, and some
times. indeed. very shabby papers
and mementos of pseudo-patr'o,c
character, with the plain expectation
that their uniform and their receh,
military service will appeal TO inc
charity of passersby. This brings the
whole question of the uniform and of
the splendid service which our SOL
diers have rendered the country INTO
disrepute. and seems to imply tnat
the country is failing to proVioe SUN
a bic and proper places of employment
for discharged men. heartily wish
that the people of the country could
be induced to advise the young men
that. they find upon the streets to
abandon such a dead-end employment
and seek a more productive Jop; as
the opportunity Of growth and prog
ress."
Evening star., 1920-03-06
BURRV|LLE CITIZENS
ASSOCIATION MEETS
Need of Better Mail Service, Street
Lighting, Car Facilities and Po-
lice Protection Discussed.

The storm which swept the city
last night did not prevent fair rep
resentation of the members of the
Northeast Boundary Citizens Asso-
citation of Burrville from attending
the March meeting of the organiza-
ton last night at. the Burrville Public
School building.
The major topics taken up for dis
cusslon were demands of the associa- :
tlon for better mail service, i'm
proved street car facilities. an ex-
pansion of the street lighting. and a
the section as part of the public
SAFETY. Howard D. Woodson. corre-
spending secretary of the association.
led the discussion on the needs of the
community for improved mail service.
No1ley Quissenb-rry, treasurer of
the association. discussed the need OF
a better car service. a committee
will be appointed by President u.
r. Ramsaur to take this matter
up with the street car officials.
The growth of the section, Mr.. Quis-
senberry asserted. demanded a much
better service than is now given. The
four other citizens associations COW
ering the adjacent territory will be
asked to cooperate to bring about d
better car service.
The executive committee. consisting
nf John II. Paynter. George Knox. A..
u. Washington. Albert G.. WanZer and
Dr. James \. Porter. will take these
matters up with the District of Co
lu'Ahia Commissioners.
The next meeting of the associa- =
ton will he held April >. at which
time the community gardening viii
be taken up. The association will pur-
chase wholesale the supply of garden
seeds and fertilizers needed. which
will be sold to the members of tn.
asso0ia ion at Il saving of 80 per cent
on the retail market prices.
Evening star., 1920-03-06

U. s. s. Martha Washington, recently
returned from a voyage to Black sea
ports.
Capt Morse will speak at II am.
at the First Baptist Church. 18th and
o streets. at the Church of the Cove
nant at $3.50 pm. and at Metropolitan
Methodist Church. John Marshall
place. at pm. His subject on each
occasion will be The War and It's
Aftermath" An ordained minister
he has temporarily given up his pull
pit in Canada and Is appealing to the
people of his nation and the United
States to take up the big brother
Job for the stricken ones overseas"
Commander Bcockenshire made a
tour Of Armenian and eastern Turkish
cities. and in his report said famine
and pestilence are increasing. Tn
less relief Is given soon. he declared,
there will occur the greatest catas-
trophe in history. He will speak at
st. stephens Church. 14th street and
Columbia road. at II am; at the Fifth
Baptist Church, E and 612 streets
southwest. at 3 pm, and at the First
Baptist Church. 18th and o streets. at
pm.
It is said Commander Brockenshire
will tell an appalling story of the
horrors and suffering in western
Asia. repeating excerpts from his off,
cial report.
Evening star., 1920-03-06
FARMERS PLANT MORE OATS
1ncrease of Trucks and Autos Has
No Effect on Crop.

American farmers are not reducing
their acreage of oats because of the
rapidly increasing use of automobiles
and trucks. on the theory that the horse
and ule were being made back num-
bers. according to report by ex-
perts Of the Department of Agricul-
ture. They have made a special study
Of the situation and say:
THE number OF horses and mules
on farms, IL decreasing, is doing SO
at rate so slow as to have little
or no effect on the. oat crop. Further
more, statistics show. that America n
farmers are not cutting down the
increasing it, A great number of
American farmers. particularly in the
corn belt. are justified in making eY.
tensive sowings of oats each year"
Evening star., 1920-03-06
W0MEN'S LABOR BUREAU
HEARINGS ARE CLOSED

Hearings on the proposal to main
tain a woman's bureau in the Depart
ment of Labor by statutory authority
continuing the war time establish
ment were closed late yesterday after
noon.
Chairman Smith Of the house COM
mittee on labor said today that 'it
would seem that there Is some good
reason for continuing a woman's bu-
reau to handle the problems of women
in industry symDathetically especially
as we are told that women constitute
a large part of the industrial workers
OF the country
Mr.. Smith and other members of the
joint conference said that as soon as
the members have had an opportunity
to read carefully the printed hearings
the House and Senate committees will
cooperate in framing whatever legis-
lation seems desirable.
An early decision is promised by
members Of both the House and SEN
ate committees.
Evening star., 1920-03-06
GEN. IRELAND RETURNS.
Declares Medical Council at Chi
cago Showed Advance in Science.

Maj. Gen. Merritte w. Ireland. sur,
geon general OF the Army, has returned
to Washington from Chicago. where ne
attended the midwinter meeting OF tne
Council of Medical Education OF tne
American Medical Association and also
the meeting of the Federation OF state
Board of Examiners.
ut was clearly demonstrated At the
meeting Of the eouncil." said Gen. Ire,
land today "that great advances had
been made in medical education Botn
the Council OF Medical Education ana
the Federation Of State Board of Exam
iners showed great interest in the Army
medical department and expressed tne1r
desire to cooperate in every posslpie
way Att.
Gen. Ireland said he considered this
years meeting the most important ever
held by the Council of Medical Educa ,
ton in the United States. as II covered
a much greater field in the annual ao-
dresses and discussion than had ever
been evidenced before.
Evening star., 1920-03-06

A reception in honor Of the sew
G. Masaryk of, Czechoslovakia will
be, rendered to the diplomatic corps
and government officials here by Jan
IG. Masaryk, Czechoslovak charge
d d'affaires, at the New Willard Hotel
Monday night.
Invitations have been issued to the
Vice President. senator's. representa-
tives and other officials here. Nine.
Emmy Destinn, operate star, VIII
sing.
Before Public Eye:
President Masaryk has been before
the public eye for almost half CEN
tury. achieving distinction as a phi
losopher. author and statesman. The
nation of which he is the first presi-
dent has set aside his birthday, which
occurs on Sunday, as d national holi-
day. Extensive preparations are TAX
ing place in Prague and throughout
the republic to observe the day.
At the reception Mrs. Henry A. Fer
guson, sister-in-law of President
Masaryk. and Nine. Hurban. wife of
the military attache. will act as
tended by his military aid. Col. Fladi-
mir Hurban.
Opposed Hapsburgs.
President Masaryk's career was
marked by his leadership of the
group against the Hapsburgs even
before the war. He is well known in
this country. where he has lectured
from time to time at various uni
versities. He headed the revolution
ary activities of the Czechoslovaks in
breaking up the Austro-Hungarian
empire and has been in the fore
ground in the allied world as re-
suit of masterfulness in organizing
his people for the protection of the
principles of the allies.
tion is considered one of the most
stable in mid-Europe. President Ma
saryk has instituted many civic. eco
nomio and legislative reforms at
tracing international attention.
Evening star., 1920-03-06
Eighth "Ten Star" Concert.

The eighth Ten Star" concert yes
terday afternoon at the New Nation
al Theater brought to attention a
singer new to the audiences of this
series. John Quine, baritone. who
gave a pleasant performance and won
approval by his gifts of sympathetic
appeal. Gretta Mason. soprano. also
an unfamiliar figure on the local con-
cert stage, moved the audience to en-
thusiasm by the rendition of numbers
which evinced taste in selection as
we'll as proficiency in execution.
Evening star., 1920-03-06
G. W. U. DEBATERS LOSE.
Swarthmore College Team Award
ed Honors at Y. M. Z. A.

Swarthmorc College debating team,
upholding the negative Of the propo-
sition Resolved. That the closed
shop with open unionsD he estaJ,-
lished in American Industries" tosk
the honors last night in contest
with the George Washington I-niver-
sity team at Central Y. NJ. G. A. "Irncle
Joe" Cannon presided. Judges were
Representatives Moore Of Virginia
and Olney of Massachusetts and Rob-
ert A. Maurer. principal of Central
High School.
Evening star., 1920-03-06
NAVAL ORDERS.

Commander Thomas DEF. Harris Of
the Navy has been transferred from Chi
cago to Mare Island, Calf.
Commander Horace T. Dyer has been
detached from duty at the Navy Depart
ment and assigned TO duty with the
R-3S.
Commander Robert E. Stoops of the
L. s. S. Mississippi has been transferred
10 the U. S. s. New Mexico.
Lieut.. Commander Daniel A. McElduff.
comma nding the U. S. s. Lea. has been
assigned to the command Of the L. S. s.
Mackenzie.
Lieut.. Commander Edward A. Brown.
1t the naval llspensary. this city. has
been assigned - duty at Norfolk. Va.
Evening star., 1920-03-06
TO INVESTIGATE BUREAU.
Statement Asked of Affairs of
Committee on Public Information.

The Senate yesterday adopted a
resolution by Senator Smoot. repub-
lican, Of Utah. asking the Council of
National Defense for a detailed state,
committees ON public information. The
RESOLUTION requests Information as to
the Committees cost and financial
status and "other pertinent facts con-
nected with the closing of the COM
mittees accounts.
Evening star., 1920-03-06
AMENDS PASSPORT RULES.
President Fixes Regulations for
Alien Enemies Desiring to Leave.

The President has issued an order
amending the passport regulations so
as to provide that alien enemies de-
string to leave the United States by
vessel for Europe may do SO on pres
entation of passport issued or Vised
by representative of their respective
governments within six months prior
TO date of departure. accompanied by
certificate of compliance with the
income tax law. Hereafter permits Is
sued by this government Will not be
required in such cases.
Evening star., 1920-03-06
WILL OBSERVE PASSOVER.
Soldiers of Jewish Faith TO Be
Granted Furloughs.

At the suggestion Of The Secretary
of War, soldiers of the Jewish faith
will be granted furloughs from noon
April 2 to midnight April 4. 1920, that
they may participate in the celebra-
ton OF the Passover, provided there
is no interference with the public
service.
Commanding officers are instructed
TO assist and cooperate with repre-
sentatives of the Jewish Welfare
Board in tho distribution Of "matzos:
(unleavened bread) and "ha1Radahs'
passover prayer books). =
Evening star., 1920-03-06
COL. PARMERTER TO RETIRE.
Returning to Civil Life After
Thirty.Eight Years Service.

Col. AImon L. Parmerter. United
States infantry. will be transferred
to the retired list OF the Army on his
own application April ]. after more
than thirtv-eight years service. He is
from New York and was graduated from
the Military Academy in June, 1888
His entire service was In the lnfan-
try arm. in which he reached the grade
of colonel in July. 1915. He Is sta
toned at Camp Devens, Mass.
Col Parmerter Is well known IN TINS
city, having served a detail as adjutant
general, District Of Columbia militia
prior to 1917. While here he resided at
the Ontario.
Evening star., 1920-03-06
CADET CORPS DRILL IN JUNE.
Competitive Contests Will Be
Held in American League Park.

The annual competitive drill of the
Cadet Corps of the various high schools
will be held June and s for the white
boys. and June 10. for the colored boys.
at American League base ball park. ac-
cording to an announcement last
night by Stephen f. Kramer. assis-
tant superintendent of schools. Troop
leadership contests have been in
progress for several weeks in the
basement of the Franklin School on
certain afternoons. The preliminaries
soon will be finished and then the elimi-
nation contests will be held
Evening star., 1920-03-06

a couch. Mrs. Lillian w. Glasscock has
filed suit for a limited divorce from Ed
win c. Glasscock. a government en-
ploye and manager Of a garage. They
were married April Is. 1903.
Evening star., 1920-03-06

With the purpose of interesting the
people of Washington in the plight
of the striken peoples of the near
east and of arousing them to assist
in relief measures. addresses will be
made in local churches tomorrow by
Capt. G. n Morse of the 44th Cana
dian Regiment and by Commander
John Brockenshire, chaplain of the
Evening star., 1920-03-06

Limited Divorce Sought.
Alleging that her husband kicked her
out of bed and required her to sleep on
Evening star., 1920-03-06

YOU CAN INVEST ANY AMOUNT FROM Il
q month up in the Home Building Associa ation
snd get per cent your savings. Ask about
IT. Wp. T. Galliher. pres: Geo. W. Llnktns
and j.! Paul Smith, presidents; James W.
Woodward. sec. 723 Doth 1T. NV. X. n
Chughton. treasurer. 2006 Penna. ave. NV.
During February and March
We Are Making Special Price on
Old House Wiring-No Repair
ing Necessary.
THE H. I. scHARR ELECTRIC CO., III 18th
NV. Main 1888. Experts in Electri.al WORK.
LUTHER L. DERRICK
announces his connection with the once Of b.
i. Rust. Real Estate. 9l2 18th Ut. NV. phone
Main 66S8. where he will be pleased TO see or
hear from his friends.
Evening star., 1920-03-06
We have q mod.
ern Optical Plant
on the premises.

YOUR OLD WOOD FLOORS planed, scrapet
and rehnished made perfectly brand new. c
Adams. 6O7 G ut. NV. Franklin 2J1S 9s
The Holly chieftain., 1920-08-26
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

Mr.. and Mrs. G. N. Ashby, who
went to Long Beach, Calf, last
December, returned to Holly Tues
day night and expect to remain If
they can secure house to live in.
w. H. Shively, Democratic can
didate for county commissioner, and
j. G. Fuller, DemOcraeic candidate
for sheriff, went to the NOn-Parti-
san League picnic at the Amity
headgate yesterday.
Mrs. j. J. Houston, wife of the
manager of the Mountain States
telephone exchange here, returned
last Friday from the Lamar hospital
where she went couple of weeks
ago for an operation.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. j. POnton and
The Holly chieftain., 1920-08-26

daughter. Madelin, and Mrs. Pom.
tons sister, Susie, were entertain
ed at dinner Sunday evening by
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. w. Bean. Later
on in the evening an auto ride to
Hartman was enjoyed
r. w. Afford of the Cash Market
& Grocery, bought the J. B. Rhodes
residence property last week, of
which he will take possession about
September Goth when Mr.. Rhodes
and family expect leave for their
new home in California.
Look for he display ad in this
weeks issue on page Six of the
Arkansas Valley Fair. You will
want to go this year, for it's a
bigger thing than ever Twenty
five thousand water melons are to
be given away on Watermelon Day.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-06-05
STEAMERS CONTINUE
TO CARRY BIG LOADS
! River Traffic Is on Increase, With
| Much Business Everywhere.

Activities at tho local wharthoais
were very uui"t Yesterday. WIN nut one
boat drpartIug. whll" ono arrived at A
late hour last evening All boats arc
sill carving larG" Gnrgo's.
Th, General Wood departed yesterday
nlnrlinr at "'cluvk for Pittsburgh
f:nu tInrlnna'L
The Helen r.. arrived IN last evening
from Matamrras with heavy 'HrSn'
and leaves this morning at li:''"
o'clock on her return trip.
Tho General H"rShinE Will arrive IN
Sunday morning from kaN"nsw"od on
her way to Pittsburgh.
Th.. General Crnwdrr VIII dock this
morning from Pittsburgh on her way
10 Charleston.
Tho Liberty will dock some time Sun
duy afternoon from Petersburg on her
way to The smoky cry.
The Verne Swain will TAX" an or
rau,zatiun from MuuudsNillc lhIs "N"n-
Ing on a moonlight excursion. She vii!
arrive nj IN" wharf SUNDAY morning.
and will max" her regular trips from
This CITY at 80 and 0'Clork.
In spltc Of M heavy RAINFALL III,
<gaugc at the local wharf registered
nine feet, which ~ the regular pool
stage,