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The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-11-19
.FPENCH CROPS SUFFICIENT

New YORK, Nov lS.-OwtnE TO inten-
s've effort OF peasants in recutivatng
their fields helped by a good season the
devastated regions OF France are now
able to feed themselves for the first
time since 1914 cable advices to the
director general ~ the French services
in the United states here announced
TODAY.
This years crops in the devastated
districts viii exceed pre- war produc-
ton u was stated Not only quantity
but quality Of the 1920 crops is excel
lent with the yield unusually heavy
The governments financial aid 10
farmers totals about one billion francs
In cash and an equal amount In sup
plies IL was said
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-11-19
FURTHER DISTURBANCES

Asheville. n. c.. Nov is--Fear Of
further disturbances has finally caused
the board of election canVassers or
Jackson county 10 abandon the altempg
10 complete rs work IN sylvia. II ad.
Journed yesterday afternoon TO convene
Ia Ashevlile today, Challenging Of ln-
diau votes and The c'oseness OF NE
rnce are given as the reason tor thN
change.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-11-19
FAvORS DIRECT PRIMARY

Indianapolis, Ind, Nov, tp.--Charies
Evans Hughes advocated retention Of
the direct primary system In making
party nominations for offices IN states
and lesser political units In an address
here last night before delegates 20 the
convention Of the National Muhleipal
League. Of which he IL preAldent.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-11-19
ALLIES MAY INTERVENE
To Prevent Constantine's Re-
turn. Saws Jonnart,

Paris Nov. i9.--Allied nations prob"
ably viii intervene TO prevent the re"
turn OF former King Constantine 10
the Greek throne says Charles Q. A.
Jonnart. former French high commits
sloner In Greece. and Mt present
extraordinary French amhaaEador nj
the vatican, Ills views on the sitma-
tion are set forth In an interview pub
lIshed today by the newspaper Excel
nfor
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-11-19
POLICEMAN MANAGER OF
COMPENSATION BUREAU

New York, Nov. 1a.--Steven Bir-
'ninsham, member Of the New York
Nolice department. was alleged today
to be manager Of the compensation
eureau" maintained by. Robert y. Br'n-
iell, labor leader. indicted In connec-
ton with the joint Legislative com
mittee's innu'ry into New Yorks
building trust"
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-11-19
HEAVY FUTURE SELLING

Now York, Nov. 10, Reports thAt
spot cotton was being pressed for sale
IN the south were accompanied by
heavy selling Of cotton futures here
todny and brenk of more than a
cent pound In prices. January de-.
liverles sold AZ iIS6e early thia aftor-
noon, or ITO joints below the closing
price Of yesterday. and nearly 70 y
pound below the high price touched on
the election advance.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-11-19
THIRD VICTIM OF BLAST

Germantown. Md. Nov. I9-James
Boion, a farmer. whose home near
here was dynamited early yesterday
morning. died last night. bringing the
Death list in the explosion 90 three.
Mrs Hattie Shipley. Bottoms house
Keeper. and whuve two small children
were killed Instantly IL believed NOR
ally injured. Vernon Thompson l= be-
ing hold u connection with the eVpl3-
sion
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-11-19
NASHVILLE ROAD WILL
REDUCE SHOP FORCE

close OF work Nov. "a, the Nashville,
ChattanooKn g. st. Louis railway VIII
reduce Its shop forces, except those
Engaged In car repairs and roundhouse
engine work. about 20 per cent. ac-
cording to notice posted at the com
pany's main shops hero today
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-11-19
TRESTLE WASHED OUT

San Frnncisco, Cal, Nov. is.--4sf
Holt Gregg trestle near Kennel on tl
main line Of the Southern Pacific rAfi
road. went out as a result OF tho g9y
rental rains that have swollen tAl
streams In the Kennel district 70 IN
rrecedented STAGES. according 20 . ~
port tust received At the offices o. sN
SNnshern Pac'fc railway here. ~
trasiic between the north ana snutA
AZ a standstlll as a result of the tressA
going out,
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-11-19
is W0ODSMEN DIE
Panic Stricken When Motor
Boat Caught Fire.

Bangor. Me- Nov 19-Sixteen woods
meN were drowned In Chesuncook lake,
in the heart Of the numbering district.
late Wednesday afternoon when n
motor boat took fire. The men were
being taken across the lake from
Cheeuncook dam to Cuxabesis Efforts
to ouench the fre failing. the party
became panic stricken. and many leaped
overheard. according 10 word brought
here TODAY.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-11-19
PRINCES MAY NOW RETURN

ALhuHF, NOV. TUswII. n, \ " Inc
now government Of Premier Hhaiiia
today informed the royal princes who
left Greece ms the result Of tho ex-
pulsion Of ex-kinR Constantine that
they may return II they wish TO do no
The queen mother may take the
oath ms regent when parliament con-
yenes next week.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-11-19
Foecep our nv FIRE.

New York, Nov. 1a.--Four hundred
tenants were driven 10 tho street In n
spectacular fire which swept resl-
dental and warehouse block In West
One Hundred and Fortieth street early
today causing 100000 damage. Fire
men fought the fiamos for two hours
before gaining control
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-11-19
FAIR, SAYS BILLY 'POSSUM

When the roll
ia called In Wa"h-
ington absent Xlll
be Champs seat,
after forty years
81 service which
no man can tie or
beat when the
roll lr called In
Warrington hhw
sad WI b. the
lull. when no one
answers present
20 n" name OF
cord oil Hull;
when the roll "
called tn WASH
inRton all DEM
UHH -. ...
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-11-19
TWO BRITISH OFFICERS
EXECUTED AS SPIES

Cork, Nov. ip.--Tha execution Of
two british officers a. spies was am
nounced by the Slim Fein today, Acc
cordinR to the announcement, Capt,
Greene and Capt, Chambers, who wera
recently kidnapped, were tried for es-
plonaRe and then nut to death.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-11-19
FORT WORTH HAS FIRE

Fort Worth. Tex, Nov. ", -pamakt
estimated al slO0. 200 was done by hre
which destroyed the Exporters AMI
Traders compress and warehouse and
1900 bales OF cotton at Marlin, Tex
last night.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-11-19
COST OF PHONES FIXED
BY PUBLIC TEMPERAMENT

Montgomery, Ala, Nov, la,--Public
temperment IA nm important factor In
determining costs Of telephone service.
J. NJ -, HoNsev. vice-president OF the
Southern Bell Telephone stated NJ
hearing Of the Alabama public service
commission today on proposed Increase
In the telephone rates,
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-11-19
NEGRO ELECTRoCUTED

Little Rock, NIX, Nov 70 -Chnflcs
Cooper negro. convicted In Ouachita
county for the murder Of Ollie Pickett
= white farmer. lest May. was electro
cutcd in tho state penitentary here
today. Cooper went 10 death with lit
tl- visible emotion.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-11-19
FOUND GUILTY OF MURDER

Kenosha. wis. Nov. te-Frank I.anns
accused OF the skiilinK OF Charles FAe
cini. wealthy motion picture mar ~
this city. was found guilty Of murder
IN this second degree By Jury tn ssr~
verdict after ak hours deliheFatton.
Attorneys for Lang Immediately moved
for a new trial.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-11-19

when noted IL the absence u our faith
fol John a Moon. But whom tho roll Ia
called In Washington no republican
need scout. for democrat my be
ErogRy but he's never down sud out
The weather: Fair and warmer 60.
nieht Saturday fair and continued
warm.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-11-19
RECESS APPOINTMENTS

W3shlnRton. Nov. l9.-Frank K.
Nebker Of Utah. and Leslie c. Gar
nett. Of Virginia. were given recess
appointments today by President VIII
son as special assistants 20 the attor-
new general
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-11-19
ARMED PEASANTS REBEL

Copenhagen. Nov. tg.-"Armed peas
ants are In rebellion In Ukraine ana
pitched battles are taking place dally
with the reds" said n diapatch 20 the
Tidcnne today.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-11-19
ALLIED TROOPS ON GUARD
DURING WILMA PLEBISCITE

Gneva. Nov. 19-It was announced
by the league of nations today that
Snain and Great Britain as well as
France and Belpium would send troops
20 wilma to maitain order during the
plehiscite to be held to determine the
noliticai fate OF that city as between
Lithuania and Poland.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-11-19
LOST AND FOUND

STICK PIN mounted. cream eolored ~
row point. Chamberlain neld trioAy
g r. Peacock, Main $3.50 or Hemipf*
sisS Reward. "
CARD CASE-LOst. Saturday. Nov
In lobby OF or near Patten Hotel. cet4
casa containing currency. Transports.
zion 10 Memphis. cards and etc.s pJNTe
Srty of J. 81. Marshall, New Yq4k
Finder please return 70 W. G. JcAuT
son. News offtce. ReMAnd.
Evening star., 1920-03-05

Mr.. and Mrs. f. c. Morse are at the
Hotel Chamberlain. Old Point Com
fort, for the week end.
Evening star., 1920-03-05

Mrs James Hamilton Lewis of Chi.
cago will be the guest of honor al
the dinner which Lieut.. Col. William
Eric Fowler will give this evening
Mrs Lewis, who has been a guest ir
the home of Senator James Duva
Phelan, went to the Shoreham yes
terday where she will remain fol
several days.
Evening star., 1920-03-05

Mrs. William Taft of Philadelphia,
formerly Miss Stella Carusi of this
city, is visiting in Washington.
Evening star., 1920-03-05

The Washington Club will have a
ard party on Monday night, March s.
Evening star., 1920-03-05

Mrs Margaretta Neale has returned
10 washington from the Greenbrier
W hite Sulphur Springs. Miss Eliza
beth Neale is still visiting at the
Evening star., 1920-03-05
Dinner and Dance Last Night.

Senator and Mrs. William NJ. Calder
entertained a large company at dim
ner last evening at the New Willard
in celebration of the formers BIRTH
day. The guests included Senator and
Mrs. Warren, Senator and Mrs. Poin-
dexter. Senator and Mrs. France. Sem
ator Edge, Mrs. Phillips. Representa-
tive and Mrs. Thomas b. Dunn. Rep
resentative and Mrs. Mott. Represent
ative and Mrs. Ward, Representative
and Mrs. Hustled. Miss Hustled. Rep
resentative and Mrs. B. H. Smell, Rep
resentative and Mrs. MacCrate, Rep
resentative and Mrs. Rowe. Repre-
sentative and Mrs. Platt. Representa-
tive and Mrs. Sanford. Representative
and Mrs. James S. Parker. Represent
ative and Mrs. Crowther. Representa-
tive and Mrs. Snyder. Representative
and Mrs. Houghton, Representative
and Mrs. Sanders, Representative and
Mrs Dempsey, Miss Page. Represent
ative Hicks Representative and Mrs.
Read, DR.. and Mrs. D. ]. Hill. Mr.. and
Walcott, Col. and Mrs. William Boyce
Thompson. Mr.. and Mrs. Murray La
Mont. Mrs Justin Mccarthy. Mrs.
Charles Mas Mr.. and Mrs. Stein
brink. Mr.. and Mrs. Brainard. Mr. and
Mrs. William II. English and former
Representative and Mrs. Fairchild
After the dinner. which was served in
the red room. the guests danced in the
Fairfax room.
Mrs. George w. Fairchild, wife Of
the former representative in Congress
from New York. was the guest of
honor at luncheon yesterday of Mrs.
George LIE Roy Boyle. Mr.. and Mrs.
Fairchild are spending a few days in
Washington.
Mrs. r. A. c. Magruder left Tues
day for Mt. Dora, Fla. to join her
| mother. Mrs. H. c. Caldwell, who
spent the winter there. Mrs. Caldwell
will spend a month in New York
with her daughter, Mrs. Magruder,
before she returns to her home in
this city.
Mrs. William Taft of Philadelphia.
formerly Miss Stella Carusi of this
city, is visiting in Washington.
Evening star., 1920-03-05

from which each child drew a favor,
added to the merriment of all. The
refreshments were served at long
table, with the birthday cake the CEN
ter Of attraction. with its six tiny
green candles.
Tho guests were Katherine Young.
Laura Louise Barkley. Marion Bark
ley. Helen Glynn. Peggy Johnson.
Margaret Cramton. Mary Alice Mat
tingly. Vivian Kendry. Carol O'Leary,
Marie Welch. Betty Richards. Jeanne
Richards. Anna w olfe. May Wolfe and
Masters Cooper Jacoway. John Bner.
Jr.: Robert Martin. David McCoach, Sd :
Donald Neil McIsaac, Adgate Lips
comb and Lisle Thornton Lipscomb.
MIR. and Mrs Francis A. Reilly of
New York attended the tableaux
vivants and ball at the Plaza Hotel
Saturday which was given by the
Minervi. Club. Mrs. Reilly. who Is a
member of the club, acted as one Of
the patroneSses.
DR.. and Mrs. George f. Plaster Of
Bluemont. Va, announce the engage
ment Of their daughter. Lucy Ashton
to Judge Robert Lenoir Cash Of Bre-
ward, n. G. The wedding will take
place in the late spring.
Mrs. Mary Jester Alien of Cody,
Wyo., is at the Raleigh for few days
Hhe IS Il niece or Col. Cody, and Is In
terested in the launching of the
Cody. a western event to take place
in May.
Mrs. Margaretta Neale has returned
to Washington from the Greenbrier
hite Sulphur Springs. Miss Eliza
beth Neale is still visiting at the
Greenbrier
The Washington Club will have a
card party on Monday night March s.
by both the alumni and the Younger
social set Of the city awaits the COM
ing of the Yale Glee, Banjo and Man
dolin clubs. which will give their Eas-
ter concert at the Willard on Satur-
day evening, April 3, at s 80 o'clock
Evening star., 1920-03-05

Park, under the command Of Maj. W.
c. Beach Of the Regular Army.
The battalion. 500 strong. has more
than 20 per cent of Its enrolment en-
gagged in vocational training. which
is voluntary. The classes thus far
formed are in carpentry. modern
standard business practice, grammar
school work and automobile engi-
nearing.
Evening star., 1920-03-05
A Children's Party,

Miss Corlis Theresa Nolan, daugh-
ter of Representative and Mrs. John
1. Nolan of California was hostess at
a children'S party Wednesday, cele-
brating her sixth birthday anniver-
sary, at her home. on Newton street
color scheme of green and pink
was charmingly carried out. The
afternoon was spent playing many
games, and huge Jack Horner pie
Evening star., 1920-03-05
Maj. Wilson Relieved From DUTY,

Mai. Ellsworth Wilson has been re-
lieved from duty in the office of the
Judge advocate general, this city, and
ordered to Camp Funston Kan. for
duty.
Evening star., 1920-03-05

In the United States during the past
fifty years the consumption of sugar
per capita per annum has gradually
increased from eighteen to over
eighty pounds.
Evening star., 1920-03-05
SOLDIERS ATTEND CLASS,
seventy Per Cent Of Battalion in
Vocational Work.

The newly formed vocational train
ing plan Of the War Department is be-
ing put into effect at the barracks of
the 63d Infantry, In East Potomac
Evening star., 1920-03-05

mel Thursday, March 4, at the home
of the Rev. Edward Hayes, pastor OF
Douglas Memorial NJ. l.. Church.
Evening star., 1920-03-05

Mr.. William p Barry announces the
marriage of his sister. Mrs. Cath
crime A. Poole, to Mr.. Otto J. Stom-
Evening star., 1920-03-05

Miss Ruth Hanford, daughter of
Rear Admiral Franklin Hanford.
u. S. N. retired. is visiting her aunt,
Mrs. Hugh Mccormick Smith.
The Washington times., 1920-03-06
DR.. w. R. BUCHANAN.

Funeral services for DR.. William
Ralph Buchanan, a resident OF the
District for eighteen years, who died
Thursday at his home, 1921 Iowa ave-
nue. northwest, following an opera
ton, will be held from his residence
Monday afternoon at o'clock.
DR.. Buchanan was born in Camden,
n. j., and was educated at Mt. Her
mon and South Jersey Institute. He
was graduated from the Hahnemann
Medical College in 1902 and entered
the Homeopathic Hospital as an In
tern shortly after his graduation. In
1903 he started work as general
practitioner here and in August, 1917,
entered the medical corps as a first
lieutenant. While stationed at Fort
Oglethorp and Camp Hancock during
the war he was promoted to the rank
OF major.
Mr.. Buchanan was a member of the
Mt. Pleasant Congregational Church
and leader of the Mt. Pleasant
Chorus for four years. He was a
member Of the local Homeopathic
Medical Society, the American Insti-
tute of Homeopathy and the Phi Al
pha Gamma fraternity.
He is survived by his wife and his
daughter Alice. Interment will be In
Rock Creek Cemetery.
The Washington times., 1920-03-06
sees UNION OF RUSS
STATES IN FUTURE
Count PahIen Predicts Time Will
Bring Government Like That
of America.
ny FRANK MASON.
International News Service.

BERLIN, March 6-The United states
OF Russia,-s federation similar TO the
United States OF Americas the
future form that Russia Will take,
according to a prediction made today
by Count Pahlen, former governor
general OF wilma, who was president
OF West Russia In 1919. He added
that there will be a central govern
ment like that at Washington, but
that Il will take a long time for the
new state to work out and stabilize
| its existence.
(The West Russian regime was
created during the violent nghting
.hat raseo petween tne theIn
Lrontei on roianu ~
ourlns ioie, out =. .p.u
SNORT existence, US syn.pa'h,eS
saio TO De pro-boisheNist' anu - nau
,he assistance OF larse !oies Oh Ger
man 'rooPs thst "efo '"'" III Noui
iAho''
The Washington times., 1920-03-06
Births, Carriages,
DEATHS
Notices May 30 Fhonsd UHt0
sP. NJ. Maia 500. BraSeh ..
JENNINGS OBSEQUIES
MAY Be HELD MONDAY
Widely Known Mining Engineer Died
From Heart Disease After
Years Illness.

Funeral services for Hennen Jen-
nings, siNty-fiye years old. widely
known mining engineer, who died
Yesterday OF heart disease after II
years illness at his home, 1921 Mas
sachusetts avenue northwest, VIII be
held either from his residence or from
st. Johns Church, probably Monday
afternoon. Interment will be in Oak
Hill Cemetery.
Mr.. Jennings was born In Halves
willie, KY, May o. 1854, the son OF
James II. Jennings and katherine
Hennen Jennings. He was educated
at the Lawrence Scientific School of
Harvard University. from which he
was graduated in 1877 with the de-
gree of civil engineer.
From lS77-lSS0 Mr.. Jennings was
AFFILIATED with the bloomfield Gold
Gravel Mining Company, and then
with the new Almadem quicksilver
mines OF California, the Ruby Gold
Gravel Mining Company, the Ell Cal
lao mine in Venezuela, IL. Eckstein a.
Co, OF johannesburg, South Africa
the Rind mines, the Robinson Mine
and Crown Leaf. New Heriot City and
Suburban. Henry Nourse, Niegel and
New Modderfontern. In 1898 he was
appointed consulting engineer in Lon
uOn WIN pNit q w. anu
Ave years later was honored by the
election as president OF the Institute
OF Mining and Metallurgy OF London.
He was awarded the gold medal by
that institution. an honor seldom con-
ferred on anyone but an Eng lishman
During his career he was also con-
sulting engineer of the Conrey Placer
Mining Company of Ruby. Mont. a
mine owned by Harvard University
and one OF the technical instructors
OF the educational commission OF the
Transvaal.
He was q member OF the South
African Association OF Engineers, tho
Chemical, Metallurgical and Mining
Society ~ South Africa, the South
African Association for the Advance
ment of Science. the University Club
of New York, and the Metropolitan
University. Chevy Chase and Cosmos
clubs. Of this city.
On October Z, 1885. Mr.. Jennings
was married to Miss Mary l.. Coleman
the daughter OF John G. Coleman, OF
San Francisco. and he Is survived by
her, a son, Coleman Jennings, and a
daughter. Mrs. Chauncey Hackett,
wife of the prominent Washington at
torney. all of the District.
The Washington times., 1920-03-06
oil MEN Scanning
CHANCES IN MEXICO

Foreseeing an oil famine. the Gov
eminent and private oil interests In
this country have begun N survey or
Mexico and Latin-America with a
view OF locating new fields to supply
the United States, it was learned to-
day.
Quiet negotiations, II was stated.
have been started by spokesman for
this Government and for Mexico, pre-
liminary to dispatch OF an ofncial
American mission into Mexico TO
study the oil situation there.
This mission, il is understood.
would be sent to consider ACCESSIBILITY
of this Government leasing or buying
Mexican oil lands to be developed by
the United States.
As Carranza is reported to have
objected to an official mission enter
ing his country on such an errand, ne
gotiations are being continued with a
view toward sending an unofficial
mission, composed of geological ex-
perts.
The possible oil fields of Latin
American countries also will be in
vestigated by private oil interests.
According to diplomats here, be-
tween forty and nifty American oil
companies have sent Investigators to
Latin-America to explore and search
for petroleum fields.
There is now an oil rush on into
Latin American countries" said an
official, Reports received here lates
ly state that hotels in Bogota, Colom-
bia, are crowded with American oil
men" $50.
At present there is a daily shortage
of 10000 gallons OF gasoline. oil
men say. r- ...- ....
"If this continues and there should
be a sudden inclination to hoard,
there would be an oil panic" an Of
fcial said today.
1.-THE situation is becoming more
acute daily" this official said. To
day gasoline is selling at % cents a
gallon, but unless something is done
soon it will 60 much higher.
The Washington times., 1920-03-06
DEATHS

Elizabeth Parker. 70 yrs. 1895 Rigs pi
NV
John ]. Rowan. IS yrs. as st. s~.
william r. Buchanan, 80 yrs, 1871 Iowa
ave.
Charles r. Willis. 81 yrs. Eastern Branch
Potomac river.
Jane e. Coleman, 7e yrs. 1900 DeisneId
pl. NV.
Rosie L. wilkinson, so yrs. 1ooob st sc
Maud A. Ryan, ~ yrs. 1924 G st, Sc
Danlel,D. Marsh, SO yrs, 80 V st. NV.
Mary p. Lemorine, as yrs, 1870 G ct. ne.
william A. Jordan, S yrs, Tuberculosi,
Hosp.
william o. Hayzel, So yrs. 10 o at. ne.
Samuel c. Merck. % yrs, Walter Reed
Hosp.
Hattie NJ. Fuller, 81 yrs. ess Newark
st, NV.
Hosp.
Infant OF Ellsworth and Ethel Homan, II
days. AT @ st. NV.
Infant OF AIonzo and Clara Krauss, 7 days
Columbia Hospital.
Infant Of Charles and Edna Sewers. Sc
minutes, Columbia Hospital.
Matte Braxton, 40 yrs, 500 I'd st. sw.
Fannie Walker, l yr.. Freedmen's Hosp.
Ada Il. Chestnut, rs yrs, 800 New York
ave. NV.
Infant Of Joseph and Masdaline Turner
days, Freedmens Hosp
The Washington times., 1920-03-06

Arme mans. MIX and blankets were
hurried TO Islahie and every enort Is
being made To save their lives. Dr.
Crathern says, however, that the AT
menians estimate that more than one
half of their population In Marash
perlshed during the siege and the
night. or about 10000 persons.
SO replete Is his diary with incl
dents OF barbsrity and heroism that
even excerpts at random move civil
lied readers TO horror and indlgna-
ton or keenest pity.
Relating how Turkish snipers on
the hills about Marash shot down
Armenians seeking to leave the city
he writes:
ct was pitifuI 70 see them throw
up their hands and scream while at.
tempting 10 escape. We WATCHED
them fieeing over the hills until they
reached our compound, some dropping
wounded, snd others struggling into
the mission grounds with wild eyes
and purple faces. telling OF the
awful massacre just beginning"
The Americans sought to safeguard
their charges and by raising the
American flag on January "a. They
were caring for 1000 orphans and
refugees from the territory adjacent
TO Marash. But no sooner had the
flag been raised than "a salute from q
dozen guns sent us scampering TO
cover. / just timed % shots In one
minute. Machine guns were pecking
away like giant woodpeckers.
give messengers were sent today
for supplies and achievements. !
do not know whether they Will reach
Islahei. It is risky, as the whole
country Is In the flame OF revolt
While the days are exciting, the
nights are more so, with great guns
booming and soldiers creeping stealth
fly forth with benzine torches and
hand grenades. Fires are raging In
various sections, and the city is like
Dante's inferno"