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Evening star., 1920-02-11
NEAR EAST CONDITIONS
DEPICTED BY SPEAKER
Mrs. Cabot Stevens Tells of Suf-
fering There-Gen. Wood In
dorses Relief Camnaign

Condition of thousands of orphans
in the near eastern countries, as well
as of Armenian. Syrian, Arab and
other girls and women, to the esti-
mated number of million, ensfaved
in Turkish harems. were described
to members Of Martha Washington
Chapter, D. A. r., at a meeting last
night at the Washington Club. The
speaker was Mrs. Cabot ST. ems, hon.
orary director of the Near East Relief
for the District Of Columbia At the
conclusion of the address a number
of substantial subscriptions and gifts
were received for the fund now being
raised with which to carry on the
work of the Near East Relief, and
Martha Washington Chapter voted to
adopt two orphans, the adoption con-
sisting of providing money with which
to feed, clothe. shelter and educate
the children. Full adoption of an or
all of the money required for the
child's subsistence and education for
a period Of three years.
Needs Explained by s. II. Hornbeck.
Needs of the people of the near east
ern lands were vividly described at
last nights meeting of the Washing
ton Chapter of the American Insti-
tute of Electrical Engineers at the
Cosmos Club, S. r. Hornbeck, the
speaker, having been a member of the
United States commission investigat-
ing conditions in the near east, and
speaking from first hand knowledge
of the subject.
Mai. Gen. Leonard Wood has written
to C. P. Burgess at New York offices
of the Near East Relief. indorsing the
financial campaign now being con-
Quoted by the Near East Relief. local
headquarters. of which are at 937
Woodward building, 18th and II
streets northwest
Gen. Woods Letter.
Gen. Woods letter follows:
My dear Mr.. Burgess:
I have the honor to acknowledge
receipt Of your letter with reference
to the Near East Relief
The relics of this wal worn people
in the near east must be kept alive.
America has a mandate in this in
stance-one which comes from the
American conscience-and it is that
with the wealth which has come to
us, to do all that is humanity possible
to aid in feeding the starving, CLOTH
ing the naked and housing the home
less in the war-worn and devastated
areas of Europe. There is no portion
of this area which appeals more
strongly to us than that in the near
east.
1 sincerely trust that you will have
the largest possible measure of sue
cess.
With every best wish for that meas
ure of help which l am sure will be
given by the American people. 1 am,
Very sincerely. LEONARD WOOD.
Contributions to Fund.
A contribution Of 5000 was made by
Misses Lucy M. Graves, c. v. Merrick,
Helen Fields, Louise Nelson and A.
K. Thomas of the geological survey,
who earned the money selling candy
and previously turned in $34O.
Cleveland Park Conversational
Church reports $244.85.
Other contributions received follow:
liam C. Rives. $500; Mrs. William c.
Rives, 5000; w. s. Hoge, jr. $3.50:
Charles J. Bell. 800; Mr. and Mrs. II.
Evening star., 1920-02-11
POLICE TO SET FORTH
ORGANIZATIONS OBJECT
Folders Containing Information
Are Sent to D. c. Civic
Bodies.

A campaign of publicity Of the
aims and purposes of the recently
reorganized National Association OF
Policemen of Washington, D. c., with
a view of strengthening the menu
bership and informing the general
public has been launched by the or
ganization. A four-paRe folder 10
being sent to every member OF the
police force, in which the purposes
of the organization and the dement's
to be derived from membership there
in are set out. This circular is going
to every citizens association. the
Board of Trade and the Chamber OF
Commerce and other civic bodies.
Emphasis is laid on the fact that.
while the association is the out
growth of the former City Police
mems Union, which was afnltated
with the American Federation OF La
Dor and Central Labor Union; IL mas
no connection with the organized Ia
Dor movement. The old organization.
at the request of Congress. the DIS
trict of Columbia Commissioners and
the major and superintendent OF po-
lice. withdrew from the labor move
ment. and the new organization ~
an independent body, with no laoor
Affiliations.
Evening star., 1920-02-11
GEORGE C. ESHER DIES.
Was Constructor of Masonic Tenn
ple and Other Buildings,

George c. Esher, stone contractor
of this city, died early this morning
at his residence, 263 n street He had
been confined to his bed for several
months, and died from a complication
of diseases. He was sixty-one years
old.
Mr.. Esher conducted a stone con-
tracing business at Cd and o streets
up to about six months ago. He
opened stone yard on this location
thirty-five years ago. Many well
known buildings were constructed by
him, including the New Masonic Tenn
pie and the Dominican House of
Studies in Brookland. He was a mem
Der of the Order of Elks.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs.
Mary c. Fischer and four children,
Albert D. Esher, Robert Esher. Mrs.
John c. Roe and Mrs. Katherine Bat
SON.
Funeral services will be held Friday
iroo
Evening star., 1920-02-11
SALE OF CERTAIN CANNED
OLIVES is PROHIBITED

Telegraphic orders have been sent out
by the Department of Agriculture, it
was learned today. prohibiting the sale
Of canned olives from certain lots which
department inspectors suspected of hav-
ing caused recent deaths in various
cities The work of tracing these ship
ments from the factories to wholesalers
and retailers is being continued, and the
embargoes will continue to be placed as
fast as suspected lots are located.
Investigation of the poisoned olive"
cases by the departments bureau of
chemistry is being conducted both from
the factories on the coast and from
headquarters here, it was said Careful
inspection is being made of factory out
put and at the same time experts are
being sent to every locality from which
cases of sickness have been reported as
resulting from the consumption of
canned olives to trace the material back
to its origin.
Evening star., 1920-02-11

Among those who look forward to
the anniversary of Lincoln's birth
tomorrow with unusual interest is
William p. Kelly, who was door
keeper at the White House during
Lincoln's administration.
Mr.. Kelly is still hale and hearty,
being employed as night watch
man at the Department of Justice.
At the time of Early's raid on the
National Capital, Mr.. Kelly went to
Lincoln's summer home in the middle
of the night and escorted him to the
Executive Mansion.
Il will never forget how Lincoln
came down the stairs in his long
nightgown." smiled Mr.. Kelly.
Mr.. Kelly says that he went on
travels with Mr.. Lincoln. and that
he was often instrumental in re-
minding the great man to put on his
tie.
Mr. Lincoln was a faithful reader of
The Star, Mr. Kelly recalls.
Mr.. Lincoln would be so tired after
his days work that he would lie on his
couch, and l would brng him his candle
and The Star. l would cut the candle
in three pieces and place one of the
short pieces in the candleStick.
Then Lincoln would place the CANDLE
stick on his chest and read The Star
Evening star., 1920-02-11
AMBASSADOR FLETCHER'S
RESIGNATION ACCEPTED

President Wilson today accepted the
resignation Of Henry P. Fletcher as
ambassador to Mexico. Mr.. Fletcher
wrote the President rendering his
resignation several weeks ago, but his
letter has not been made public
Mr. Fletcher's resignation will be-
come effective February Is, but it is
understood that thus far the President t
has not selected his successor and it
was doubted that any selection would
be made in the immediate future.
Mr.. Fletcher has been stationed in
Washington for nearly a year and
during that time the affairs of the
embassy at Mexico City have been
conducted by George Summerlin as
charge.
Evening star., 1920-02-11
RUMANIAN GRAND CROSS
is BESTOWED ON MARCH
Cordier, Also of q. s. Army, Re-
ceives Rank of Commander
From Attache.

The grand cross of the Order Of the
Crown of Rumania was bestowed on
Gen. P. C. March, chief of staff of the
Army by Maj Livius Teiusano, mill
tary attache of the Rumanian lega-
ton, at the legation building, 1850 Q
street, yesterday afternoon. At the
same time the rank of commander Of
the same order was conferred on Col.
Constant Cordier. formerly liaison Off
Ger in France and in the United States.
The ceremony was witnessed by
Secretary Baker Maj. Gems. Wright,
Haan. Jervey and Burr, Brig. Gems.
Hines and Churchill, Coils. Anderson
and Gardner and Lieut.. Col. Milliken,
U. S. A, and the military attaches Of
the allied governments in this city.
Nine. Teiusano presided at the gen.
eral reception which followed.
Evening star., 1920-02-11
MISS M. M. JENKINS DIES.
Formerly Conducted "Trammell's'
at Great Falls.

Miss Minnie N. jenkins, daughter
of William H Jenkins Of Great Falls.
Va. died here Monday Of pneumonia
at 1885 18th street. She was thirty
five years old. .
Miss Jenkins for many years con :
Quoted the eating house at Great
EaIIs va. known as 'Trammells. :"
MANY prominent personages, visiting
the show place of the Potomac river.
have eaten at her table.
Funeral services will be held to-
morrow afternoon at o'clock at the
residence Of her sister, Mrs. walter
p. Cummings. 902 25th street Tenn
norary interment will be in Oak Hill
Cemetery. Final internent Will be at
Arnon Chapel, Va.
Evening star., 1920-02-11
is MILLION LIKELY
TO WRITE ESSAYS

Indications are that 100000 school
children will participate in the national
essay contest to be held in classrooms
throughout the country Friday, Febru-
airy 20, under the auspices of the Come
Back, weekly journal Of the soldiers in
Walter Reed Hospital, in cooperation
with the War Department.
Gold. silver and bronze medals will
be given the three national winners
For District participants, however, The
Evening Star has arranged twenty-five
prizes aggregating 5000. Seven of these
win go to public high schools. One will
be awarded to a pupil in each of the
twelve school divisions. Three will be
awarded to pupils in private schools,
including those maintained by various
denominations, and including colleges
md academies, provided the participants
are not over high school age
Evening star., 1920-02-11
Threaten Guards at Seattle.

SEATTLE, Wash, February IL
written threats Of forty-eight Rus
slams held at the United States i'm
migration detention station here to
tear down the house." stab the
guards and overthrow the law caused
Henry M White, immigration COM
missioner, to order extra guards
placed at the station yesterday.
Evening star., 1920-02-11
A. M. DOCKERY is SENT
BIRTHDAY GREETINGS

Officials of the Post Office Depart
ment today sent birthday greetings
to Alexander NJ. Dockery, third as
sistant postmaster general, who is i'll
at his home in Gallatin. Mo. Mr..
Dockery, who is a former governor
of Missouri, is seventy-fve years old
today.
A telegram from the postmaster of
Gallatin last night stated that Mr..
Dockery was sleeping well, but had
passed a bad day. being unable to
retain food His attacks of hiccups
were intermittent.
Evening star., 1920-02-11
McKIMMlE LINE OF DUTY
CLUB FUND NOW $2,6O2

Latest contributions to the McKim-
mie fund of the Line of Duty Club
brought the total to $2,602.06 today.
The following contributions were
received: w. H. D., 81; cash So; r. T.
McCord, 81; M. J. Holland. 81: M. v.
B., 81; Mrs. N. H. Spencer. IS; A. p. NJ,
81; f. w. L.. 81. and ]. j., 50.
Evening star., 1920-02-11
Mrs. Fannie Carr Bivens Dead.

Fannie Carr Blvens. one Of the drst
four women 70 graduate from rrfnity
College and instructor in modern lan-
suages and science in the Durham city
schools for twenty years. died here
yesterday. victim Of fnfiueura-pueu
monia.
Evening star., 1920-02-11
Barcelona Strikers Returning.

BARCELONA, Monday, February .
(by the Associated Press).-A total
of 1874 men, who had been on strike,
resumed work today. The remainder
are expected to return this week.
Evening star., 1920-02-11
Those in the Audience.

Those in the large audience includ-
ed the ambassador of Argentina and
Nine LIE Breton, Miss Lloveras, Nine
Cremer wife of the minister of the
Netherlands; N. H. Lahovary, Mrs
Marshall Field, Maj. Gen. and Mrs
George Barnett, Mr.. and Mrs Henry
Getty Chiffon. Sir and Lady Arthur
Willert, Mrs. Franklin K. Lane. Miss
Nancy Lane. Miss Frances Hampson.
Mrs. William Haywood, Capt. anu
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-05

the war there has been an Increasingly
heavy draft upon farm labor by other
industries offering higher wageE, shorter
hours and tho allurements of city life.
Farmers hesitate to pay higher wages
because, unlike other industries there y
no opportunity for quick turnover or to
pass the increased cost along to con
sumcrs.
Farmers are repeatedly assured from
one source or another that prices OF MI
commodities, especially farm prices,
will be lower this wear than last lhls
may or may not prove to be true, but
the farmers know that the slump IN
live stock Prices since last July has cost
them several hundred million dollars.
They arc now faced with the problem
Of deciding whether To pay high prices
for all the things they have to buy
farm labor, equipment, seed. fertilizer,
clothing and supplies and the invest :
ment of large part of the cost Of pro-
duction in the early spring months, with
the prospect that after heryest, when
they come to market their crops, they
will he compelled 10 accept lower prices
for everything they have to sell, or
whether they shall cut down the initial
expense of production by investing less
capital in equipment, supplies aud hHed
labor by reducing acreage and numbers
af livestock, The latter course means
smaller production.
1T is matter that concerns every
business man and every consumer lhc
food situation during the next II months
will depend upon what answer the farmers
give to this difficult problem
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-05
SUGAR FROM SAWDUST
WOULD COST &c. POUND
Pittsburg Chemist Says He Can
Extract Sweetness From the
Waste of Saw Mills.

PlttsburG. May 81 High-grade sugar
10 q cost Of three cents pound, declares
Robert Hyde chemist Of this city
who SAWS lie has invented process
for effecting this wonderful transmnta-
tion Onc pound of sawdust will make
three quarters of n pound of sugar The
chemist displayed q sample of siigar
which he sald had been extracted from
sawdust, aud in discussing his invention
said
While | was studying chemistry iA
Germany an old professor made q state4
nent one day about tho properties Of
-iigar TINT left a. lnstlng impression on
me sct out TO apply his statement to
Tie extraction of sugar from wood Tx
pertinent after experiment failed After
cicht years Of research, quite by acci-
dent one day IN my laboratory, upset
q flask containing n certain liquid on
some excelsior The effect was peculiar
and investigated The result was the
realization of NV dream
II fnh II hv hand The sugar will cost
approximately ) cents pound. while
Il manufactured 90 IN extensive scale
u, machinery, he cost would bc cut to
loss han haii thai amount The process
consumes about ~ hours
HYDE = Il graduate 81 the tnversity
u Manchester. England After com
plotting his cuurFc here he went Ia Ger
many. wh,.r he took post graduate
course and later finished his scientific
education ~ Canada
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-05
FARM PRODUCTION LESS
THIS YEAR EXPERT SAYS
Department of Agriculture Re
ceiving Pessimistic Reports;
Labor Shortage Blamed.

Washington, May 5-A decline in the
production of the principal food crops
during the present season impends, ac-
cording to specialists al the Department
of Agriculture. The result, il is held,
will be tendency toward high prices
and scarriics
A shortage Of labor, as acute rs IN
the war year of 1918, IS primarily re-
sponsibc Reports show the supply OF
hired farm labor is - per cent OF nor
NAL and Is per cent less than last year.
This in spite of wage increases of 10 to
25 per cent in year.
The situation is further complicated
by the fact that wheat harvest is only
a little more than a month away IN the
Central Grain Belt Thousands of tram
sicnt workers will be required, and State
and Federal authorities arc now devis-
ing ways 10 obtain them.
While ii Is expected acrenges will be
cut down because of the labor scarcity
these reductions will not he IN as great
proportion as the reduction IN labor
supply. Reports show farmers and their
families are doing their utmost 70 over
come the difficulty 1t is certain ctiliI-
walton will bc less intense this yenr thnn
formerly. that more land will be planted
~ tIOltS ltI1llAiik H MINIMUM ~ tft'-'A
such rs grass and that titled fields will
yet less attention
Il has already been nscertaincd the
winter wheat yield viii hc low and
thai. with a normal spring wheat plant
ing and usual conditions, the crop oi the
principal grain will be little. # any. larger
tlian necessary to satisfy ordinary domes-
tic needs 4 backward spring Is influencing
ail crops
Al reports md correspondence thai
cont. "a the department emphasize the
farm labor shortage and lis probable cf-
jccf upon farm operations this wear, ac-
curdina to Secretary Meredith.
More than 1000. 600 Young farmers.
went INTO the military service SAID
Secretary Meredith While these Young
farrucr--nl.licrs were fighting many more
laborers we're mrcd away from farms
h1 tic hugh wages and shorter hours of
rltv employment When the farmer
soldiers were mustered ont MANY found
employment. m critics. Since tho close ot
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-05
WHISKY DROPS IN PRICE.
Now Only sS a Quart and Plentiful In
PHILADELPHIA.

Philadelphia. May 5-Liquor is be-
coming more common in this city, the
better grades are purchasahlc IN many
saloons and Federal agents are making
no move. United States District Attorney
McAyoy and Major Daily, the special
agent for the prosecution of liquor eases,
sent here by Attorney General Palmer,
already have clashed as 10 prior authority
and it is evident a deadlock will prevent
any real action against transgressors.
There is heavy traffic IN whisky
through this city much going into the
coal regions There is plenty To be had IN
Delaware county, just outside Of this city,
where the vet and dry fight IS being
bitterly waged \ short time ago the
price Of whisky vas bout SIS quart. now
it has dropped to IS a quart for good grades,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-05

lost something Try n classified All
sertlsenent ID Livery Evening Adv
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-05
NJ 'ADOO DOUBTS IF HE'S
THE MAN FOR PRESIDENT
Seriously Doubts if He Measures
Up to What the Next Execu-
tive Should Be.

New Work. Nav "a letter from
William G. McAdoo asserting that
while he was not interested in the political
fortunes Of any man, least Of all himself,
the welfare of the American people alone
should determine the choice OF the next
President was made public last night by
John hcNurrav, secretary of the Metal
Trades Council Of Brooklyn
MIR McAdoo's letter was written IN
reply 10 4 communication from MIR Me
Murray. cnclofng 4 resolution adopted
rcctntlv bv he council lndorsng the
former secretary of the treasury tor Prcsi-
dent and expire Esing faith that ii elected
lie would give i square deal to everyone
and harmonic, every element OF the
people INTO United body
After thank Ing he council for its IN
dorseincrt Mr. McAduo asserted tho
next administration faced tasks demand
ing hc hi2hds order 81 statesmanshlp,
the Gncet qualities of American patriot
ism and character the noblcst conccp-
hons uf Chris tlan duty aud a just regard
for the righ;s IF. humanity ~ home and
abroad
W. must .idout arationul policy With
RESPECT to our material resources and
Development which viii preserve the
welfare and prosperity oi our own pconic,
he sand w hle II liz same TIME giving
te hp suffering Teoplc@ ot other countries
ai ol hc hcp moral and material winch
W.. ~ i generous. hIeh-minded and
Christian people shouts contribute III
the restoration 81 pcar and he protce-
tlou et humanity aGains. he recurrence
aud horrors ui Uat
thc- great ohJrct> cannot bc attained
without practical vision. combined With
loftl atrul~m and broad humanity
We !nl~t tr1 to find The man whatever
his uailr MAY bc who can most nearly
measure ~ these cNactIug Requirements
We must lnob ~ principles and poi1clc~
primarily and then seek thc man through
whom rs the mos; available aud prarcr
inSt1nmcutallty these prlncplc ami
policies may be realized
II doubt most seriously that ! pos
~s.>~ hr qualifications required % meet
tho rxactinc lcqmrcnt ni> o. tile present
situation Notwithstanding Your generous
Endorsement am moi Interested iii
the political fortunes II any man, least
II al' u>-sl hH1 | am deeply Interested.
as extrN patlietlc man must hc, q th.
Wcliau 81 Tie smcylc3n people and Il +
lpa welfare atoac bat should dC'c.n4u,
tic gholt. - the next President We
u0~' NOT ID our consideration % thr
}ltT~1nahl1cS 81 candidates. lo~c e1lr n@I-
SgH.rtlSc III fundamental pIn,fslr~
Nh NcAdao clo-g3 4, urging I'D or
99aiaafiauS oi labor fo -asseI. thrmSc We
enoreetJca2N lntclhgcntly and uwicdh
aea.n>t Tho lc-cs1ahl.hmcnt IF reaction
an8 lu favor aj hose progressive. hunanc
and powerful forces which truly express
the interest, 1T he masses # { he pcopc
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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-05
SEES HOPE IN SuFFRAGISIs.
New Women Voters VIII Strengthen
Democrats. Candidates Says

Boston. MAY ) Senator Robert l..
owen of Oklahoma. who was introduced
io a luncheon of Democratic leader here
Yesterday aS canditlnte for the party
nomination for President said that there
was more hope in tho national political
situation than many Democrats seemed
10 think
special source nf strength. be thought
lnv IN the rcv body of women vofers
because hey would vote for human right
for which the Democratic Party had
aIwavs stood
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-05
COLLAR PRICES GOING DOWN.
Those Selling al 35 Cents to be- % q. )
Official Says

Nes York. Nlay > Men linen coli
lurs. whtch tnve l,een selling for as high
NJ 80 aBd 3I cent? are uuw virtually
esgred - tire public ~ - eenis cach
1eeording IL " Riley. chlcf ~ the
H,ng squalron IF The Department
oI ia tree
Mr hIlpp sad tbe retail merchants
Ind been rn-operafing with ihe squad-
ron Is ahf9n proper adlusiucni IF
price, Jud haf virtually ali depart mcnf
stores and haberda@hrrs bad promised
hrf s,lHroFt
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-05
URGES sToP EATING POTATOES.
New York Farm Bur eau Wants Theu-
Save d For Seed.

Poughkeepsic, ~ H. May ~
APP eal 10 avert i potato famine ii AMER
icA was made Yesterday hy hc larta
Bureau. Investigation showing rnars-
from All sections that ~ecd potatoes ard
not only high u prie" bu' aIiaosj ul.-
ohtsinable II any price I'm public II
asked tn stop eating p1t9toe- until
the planting season In the %ar;h i oycr.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-05
Two Taels Worth s2s 600 70 Him.

Nev York. Nav 5 IWo taeks n.
legged - have hoen swallowed hr Niefat
ID Sp,i1cr w'nle drinking h4a NJ satil' o
restaurant rnsnltoIinp supreme .aiHt
Jury YESTERDAY awarding hin So t9ta
damages The verdict ~a@ Tor th" llll
..lnuunL ior MhLeh he nod
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-05
Gem Bandits smash :. !. Windou

New York. Nal Tive hicyc<
smashed a jewellers window at ono III
Harlem busiest rorlrr> III broad IT,, 4
light yesterday and escaped Wua s. 500
worth Of Jewels. They halted pur>uer-
bv firing 4 revolver shot and disappeared