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Evening star., 1920-04-25
COAST GUARD LACKS MEN,
!. CUTTERS ARE TIED UP

WILMINGTON. N. C.. April a.
Lack of su@cient crews to man the
various cutters in the coast guard
service will probably prevent the Sem
mole. which was recently transferred
to New York for emergency service,
from returning to Wilmington before
July. according to information from
Washington.
So great is the man-shortage, 1t is
stated, that fve cutters are tempo
rarily out of commission.
Capt. Eugene Blake, who left here
in charge of the Seminole, has been
transferred to Key West, where he
will assume command of the Tusca-
rora, which vessel was scheduled to
sail today for Sault Ste. Marie for
duty on Lake Michigan. Capt John
Hutson is now in command of the
Seminole.
Evening star., 1920-04-25
TELLS AIM OF PROPOSED
new AUSTRALIAN TARIFF
Prime Minister Says It Is to En-
able Producers to Operate on
Basis of Merit Solely.

SYDNEY, Australia, March 80 (Cor-
respondence of the Associated Press)
The proposed new Australian tariff
is not intended to encourage manu-
facturers in "slothful ease or to en-
able them to operate on any other
basis than merit, declared Prime Min
lister Hughes, at luncheon given here
by the Australian Industries Protec'
tion League.
"The manufacturers of Australia,
he said, must take advantage of the
opportunity which now unfolds itself
before them. The government intends
to lay upon the table Of the house
tariff bill which has been carefully
prepared, with the deliberate tnten-
ton of encouraging effectively the IN
dustries of Australia; but I want to
tell the manufacturers that they must
not think to find a safe and perma-
nent shelter behind that tarin wall.
You must live on your merits. The
manufacturers of Australia must real
ize, as some have already done, that
the bulwarks are imposed by the
sparseness of our population. They
must build their plants with the full
est intention of competing in the
markets of the world. The tariff can
set you on the road. but you must
walk alone"
Evening star., 1920-04-25
WANTS CITIZENS INQUIRY
ON TELEPHONE CHARGES
President of Federation Suggests
Special Meeting to Hear
officials,

w. B. westlake. president of the
Federation Of CftiEens' Associations.
last night mailed letters to the dele
gates suggesting that special meet
ing be called to consider the appli-
cation of the Chesapeake and Poto-
mac Telephone Company for higher
rates.
Mr.. Westlake said that from con-
versations he has had with several
delegates he believes they will i'm
dorse the suggestion for a special
meeting.
The plan is to invite officials Of the
telephone company to attend the
meeting and explain why they need
an increase in rates. Mr.. Westlake
also believes representatives of other
organizations should be asked to at
tend.
The Public Utilities Commission
will begin hearings on the telephone
case in the board room of the Dis
trict building at 10 o'clock the morn
ing Of May 6.
Evening star., 1920-04-25
MRS. M. TEGELER DIES.
Was SO Years, But Active Until
Her Last Illness.

Mrs. Margaret Tegeler, aged eighty
three. one of the oldest Inhabitants of
the District. died yesterday afternoon
at the home Of her daughter. Mrs.
G. A. Seavers, 4129 New Hampshire
avenue. She had been i'll about four
months.
Prior to her last sickness Mrs.
Tegeler remained very youthful and
active. maintaining a remarkable in
terest In modern affairs. Her youth
ful energy was the constant source
or wonder among her large circle of
relatives and acquaintances.
She is survived by four daughters.
Mrs. G. A. Pralle and Mrs. q. A.
Seavers Of this city, Mrs. J. A. French
of Albany, N. Y. and Mrs. J. Phillip
Hermann; and two sons, Henry
Iegeler, her elder son is an official in
the local post Office. while Robert
Iegeler Is a lieutenant in the District
fire department.
Funeral services will be held at
O'Clock Monday afternoon at the
residence. Interment will be in
Prospect Hill cemetery.
Evening star., 1920-04-25
MAI. GESSFORD CONFERS
WITH POLICE OFFICIALS
Assurances of Cooperation Given
Superintendent as He Begins
His Administration.

Maj. Harry L. Gessford, recently
promoted to the position of superin-
tendent Of police to succeed the late
Maj. Raymond W. Pullman, held his
first cabinet meeting in his office yes
terday.
The several inspectors, members OF
headquarters staff, captains of the
several precincts, Capt. Headley OF
the traffic squad and Mrs. Nina c.
Van Wrinkle, head Of the woman g bu.
reau, were the participants
The meeting was called by Maj.
Gessford In order that he might con-
fer with the official family on mat
ters pertaining to the work of the
department and obtain their hearty
cooperation.
He told them a successful admins
tration on the part of the present
officials would mean putting all of
them In line for the position of chief
Of police, while failure might mean
that the next chief would not be
taken from the ranks. He urged mem
bers of the force to do their utmost
to obtain results. making it plain
that promotions would como 70 those
who display evidence of cooperation
and perform meritorious service.
Every official in attendance gave
the superintendent assurances of
hearty cooperation and loyalty, and
Maj. Gessford expressed himself as
well pleased with the results of the
meeting.
Messages Of congratulation are still
pouring in from all over the country,
and yesterday afternoon Secretary
Daniels of the Navy Department and
Admiral MCGOWAN. U. s. N, called to
extend congratulations.
There are numerous vacancies in
the department to be filed by the new
superintendent and a number of pro-
motions to be made. Four members
OF the force were dismissed for deser-
ton the past week. and, it is stated,
the Commissioners and Maj. Gessford
are anxious to obtain men qualified
TO accept appointments.
NO consideration has been given the
matter OF making promotions to fill
existing vacancies. the superintendent
said. and the promotions may not be
made for some time. Commissioner
Brownlow, who has immediate super
vision of the department, also said the
promotions may not be made for sew
eral weeks.
= While no applications for retirement
nave been presented to the Commits
sioners. 1t Is expected that a number
or the older men will give way to
younger officials before the close of
the approaching summer.
Evening star., 1920-04-25
INTRUDER STEALS CASH
HIDDEN UNDER PILLOW
John Houlahan Reports Robbery;
Police Notified Of Other
Minor Thefts.

John Houlahan told the police last
night he had placed $55 beneath his
pillow at his home, 746 7th street south
east. and that yesterday an intruder
took his cash.
ed on the wharf at the foot of N street
southwest. yesterday afternoon reported
the theft of revolver valued at s43.
An unidentified colored man was dis
covered in the basement at the resi-.
dence of T. w. Brown. 3134 17th street
early yesterday morning. He was fright
ened from the premises.
An intruder who visited the residence
of Mrs. Jennie Johnson, 211 X street
yesterday was seen and frightened from
the premises. He gained entrance
through a window, the police were told
and stole money and several valuable
trinkets.
Evening star., 1920-04-25
OPPOSES TAX ON SALES.
Washington Man Seeks to Enlis,
Fruit Organizations.

kilograms have been sent to or
ganizations of fruit growers and dis
tributers in Chicago. Rochester and
California by Salvatore Scalco of
Washington, suggesting that efforts
be made to defeat the proposal to put
a ! per cent tax on wholesale and re-
tail sales as means of raising money
to pay a bonus to former service men.
Mr.. Scaleo takes the position that
the expense of extra bookkeeping and
time lost in accounting will cost the
merchants more than the tax paid,
and while in favor of paying a bonus
to those who served in the war, be-
1ieves less complicated method
might be found for raising the money.
He advised fruit handlers in other
cities to protest the proposed tax by
communicating with Chairman Ford
ney and Representative Garner Of the
House ways and means committee.
Evening star., 1920-04-25
TEACHERS LAUNCH
CAMPAIGN TO GET
FINANCIAL RELIEF
Facing Summer Vacations
Without Funds, Prepare
for United Action.

| Facing their three month summer
vacation without any funds. public
school teachers of the District this
| to obtain immediate financial relief
| from Congress-
Conferences with various members
| of the legislative bodies early in the
| week will lead to a mass meeting of
all teachers in the school system at
New Masonic Temple at o'clock Fri
day night. when the opening gun in
the concerted movement will be fired.
Two Methods Considered.
Just what form of financial relief
Congress will be asked to provide
has not been definitely determined.
The teachers now have two plans un-
der considerattor-one providing for
special bonus to compensate them
for underpay during the present
school year, and the other to make
their pay increase provided for in the
District appropriation bill retroac-
tive to January ], 1890.
After conferences with various
members of the Senate District COM
mittee yesterday, some of the leaders
in the movement believe that the
granting of a special bonus at this
time is unlikely. They are convinced
that the plan to have the pay in
creases made retroactive to January 1
will more likely be given serious con-
sideration by Congress.
Working on this theory. the teach
ers instrumental in the financial re-
lief" campaign. in accordance with
the present plan. will draft resolu-
tions and draw up petition demand
ing that Congress take immediate ac-
tion to give them funds necessary to
tide them over the summer holidays.
1t was pointed out by one of the lead
ers last night that unless some sort of
financial relief is granted the teachers,
many of them during the vacation
period, when they receive no pay, will
be forced to seek other employment.
Statement Issued.
The executive committee of both the
High School and Grade School Teach
erS unions are cooperating with
teachers In the movement to obtain
funds. A statement from the execu-
tive committee of the latter union last
night stated that many teachers are
facing the vacation period without
funds. and many find that their yearly
expense budget already has exceeded
their meager teaching incomes"
Representatives from each school
building, composing committee. will
draft tentative plan for the cam
paign for financial relief. at meet
ing in the Webster School, 10th and
II streets northwest, tomorrow after
noon at $3.50 o'clock. Plans also will
be completed for the mass meeting
Friday night.
Evening star., 1920-04-25
.CONFEREES AGREE
ON PAY INCREASES
IN ARMY AND NAVY
AIT Enlisted Men and Part of
Commissioned Officers
Get Raises.

Conferees Of the Senate and House
on the Army and Navy increase pay
bill reached an agreement yesterday
under which increased pay will be
given enlisted men in both services
and all commissioned officers UP to
and including the rank of colonel in
the Army and captain in the Navy.
The enlisted men in the Navy Will
receive an average increase OF 80 per
while enlisted men in the Army will
receive an average increase OF 20 per
cent increase as provided in the SEN
ate bill.
Chairman Wadsworth OF the Senate
military affairs committee. one OF the
conferees. said that the increase for
the two services would amount to
about the same in dollars and cents
because Of the difference in ration and
other allowances
Increases Agreed On.
1t was understood that the conferees
had agreed tentatively on 25 per
cent increase in pay for ensigns and
second Heutenants, with a so per cent
up to lieutenant commander in the
Navy and major in the Army. with
Is per cent above those ranks.
Authority under the bill as agreed
upon would also be given to tho Sec-
retary of the Navy to readjust the
pay Of civilian professors and instruo-
tors at the Naval Academy.
Retroactive to January I.
The increased pay will be retroAo-
tive to January ! and will remain In
effect until June 80, 1922.
The conferees recommended appoint
ment of joint congressional commit
tee to Investigate the question Of .
permanent pay increase for the serv-
ices.
The increases agreed upon affect. be-
sides the Army and Navy, the Marine
Corps. coast guard, coast and geodetic
survey, public health service and
Army and Navy nurses.
Retired Omcers Disappointed.
Retired Army and Navy officers last
night expressed their disappointment
that the increases in pay would not
apply to their pay They. pointed out
that the high cost of living affects
the retired officers as well as those
on active service. They will make
an attempt tomorrow to have the con-
ferees amend their report SO az to
include retired pay. Many of the re-
tired Army officers saw much active
service during the Indian wars and
the civil war.
Evening star., 1920-04-25
S. S. Nemaha Launched.

wILMINTON, N. c.. April 24.-Ths
steamer Nemaha was successfully
launched at the Carolina shipyards s
here today. Mrs. J. W. Towle. wife
of the former representative Of the
corporation at the Carolina yards,
sponsored the vessel. which was
named for the county from which Mr..
and Mrs. Towle hail in Nebraska, Mr..
and Mrs. Towle and their young
daughter Marion were entertained al
a banquet at the yards prior to the
launching.
Evening star., 1920-04-25
WE|GHT-MEASURE
D. c. BILL MAY Be
CALLED TOMORROW
Legislation Revoking Ii
cense of Market Company
Also Expected.

The weights and measures bill and
the measure to revoke the license OF
the Washington Market Company are
the two principal pieces of legislation
affecting the District which Chairman
AIapes of the House District commit
tee expects to call up for considera-
tion by the House tomorrow.
Here are some of the things the
new weights and measures law will
Prohibit short numerical count
when commodities are sold by count
such as dozen Of eggs
Require dealers to sell by net weight
instead of including the weight Of
the container.
Would Make Standard Loaf.
Establish a standard loaf Of one
pound for bread.
Require the sale OF ice by weight
only.
Establish standard containers for
fruits and vegetables and provide
that when such commodities are sold
otherwise than in standard contain
ers they shall be sold by weight or
count.
Regulate the sale Of coal in small
quantities.
Regulate the sale Of fire and
kindling wood so as to enable the
purchaser to know whether he re-
ceives the amount for which he con-
tracts.
Regulate and safeguard the use Of
automatic measuring pumps for the
sale of gasoline.
Limit the quantity Of liquid that
may be sold with oysters and re-
quire the sale Of fish by weight.
Protect the public against losing
that when the machines do not
operate properly the proprietor of the
place In which they are located shall
refund the customers money.
Compel a storekeeper to give GUS
toners sale slips when requested.
Part of Bill Already Enacted.
Part Of the bill already has been en-
acted In sections by the House. and
George NJ. Roberts. superintendent of
weights and measures of the District,
hopes the lower body will finish the
bill tomorrow. He is hopeful of se-
curing early consideration in the Sem
ate.
If the bill becomes law before the
summer is over IL will enable Supt.
Roberts to give the people better pro-
lection this year in buying ice, fresh
fruit and vegetables.
Supt. Roberts expressed the belief
last night that the new law will put
a stop to the practice in vogue in
Washington of stacking a few pears.
peaches or apples in berry boxes or
other small containers and selling
them by the box. The bill provides
that when these articles are not sold
in standard containers they shall be
sold by weight or numerical count.
The bill to abrogate the lease of the
! Washington Market Company pro-
vides for taking over the improve
ments on the property by condemna-
tion proceedings and for federal op-
GRAFTON of the market, with the Secre-
tary Of the Interior the administrative
officer. Attorneys for the market COM
pany have agreed with Representative
Ben Johnson. the author of the bill.
and with other members Of the House
District committee on the general
terms of the legislation. 81
Evening star., 1920-04-25
FRENCH RAILWAY MEN
AGAIN VOTE TO STRIKE
General Wa1kout Decided Upon if
Demands Are Not Met-Ap-
peal to Millerand.

PARIS. April 24.-The Congress OF
French Railway Workers voted to-
night to call an immediate general
strike unless the following demands
are accepted: Naturalization of the
railways, re-enployment of the strik-
ers removed on account of the Febru-
ary strike. abandonment of judicial
prosecutions anu recognition OF the
national union. ..
The congress had appealed to
Premier Millerand to intervene in the
case Of the dismissed men, but he re-
fused to do so. The congress calls
upon the people of France to uphold
it's decision in the interest of the re-
public.
The date and character Of the strike
will be determined il anu when the
demands are refused. fr
Evening star., 1920-04-25
WILL ASK SCHOOL
RELIEF TOMORROW
DR.. Van Schaick viii Put
Laborers' Case Before
Congressman.

Appeals to members of Congress to
provide immediate financial rese: for
engineers, janitors and laborers in
the public school system in an effort
to prevent the imminent wholesale
resignation of gas of them some time
this week will be made tomorrow by
DR.. John Van Schaick. jr., president
expected that other school officials
will intervene in behalf Of these en-
ployes who are not provided with any
preparation bill which was reported
in the Senate Wednesday.
The decision to have the men resign
In body to impress on Congress their
dire needs for financial relief was
reached yesterday by Joseph Fl. Hurley.
president OF the City Employees As
sociation. Of which 235 of the janitors.
engineers and laborers are said to be
members. The precise time for the
wholesale designations will be deter
mined by the men at a meeting in the
Mckinley Manual Training School to-
morrow night at s o'clock.
235 May Quit. Hurley Snys.
Unless definite promise is given
by members of Congress that the la
borers. janitors and engineers will be
granted immediate increases in wages.
the resignation of 235 members of the
association, Mr.. Hurley said last night,
cannot be averted. THE board of edu-
cation and the powers that be- in the
school system" said Mr.. Hurley. have
completely failed to subServe the en-
gineers. janitors and laborers in OBJ
tanning decent living wage. We now
find 1t necessary to call to their at
tention their needs"
Members Of the association en-
pfoyed in the school system. Mr.. Hur-
ley said, want at least an increase
from q basic salary Of $720 a year
to a basic wage Of $1,000. II the
present bonus Of $240 is withdrawn
they want a minimum salary of $1,000
year.
Omcials Not Surprised.
Although the contemplated whole
sale resignation of the 235 employees
will result In the closing of many of
the Districts public schools. officials
last night did not express great sur
prise at their action. They claim
that they did all in their power to
obtain the men an increase of so per
gency appropriation bill.
There are approximately 800 men
In the school system employed as
janitors, engineers. laborers and
helpers. and 235 of them are claimed
to be members of the City Employees
Association. Thirty-five others also
are said to be members of the Jani-
tors Union.
JanitOrs' Union Not to Act.
The Janitors' Union. however. ac-
cording to a statement last night by
Thomas ]. Jones. secretary. although
working for an increase in it's mem
ber's wages, will not take similar ac-
ton as is contemplated by the City
Employees Association. The Janitors'
Union." he said, will take no part
in the contemplated action of members
of the association"
Secretary Jones stated that his or
ganization at one time had strong
membership OF school employees. but
that about 125 of them are now af-
fliated with tho City Employees AS
sociation.
Evening star., 1920-04-25
FAVOR NEGRO AGENTS.
White and colored Agriculturists
Hear Good Reports of Work

TUSKEGEE. Ala. April 24.-The
committee on resolutions at the first
annual conference of white and negro
agricultural workers, which has Just
closed here, reported favorably on
continuing in their present Capacities
the negro special agents now station
ed at Hampton Institute, Virginia:
Prairie View, Tex, and Tuskegee, ii
was announced late today.
The meeting was under the auspices
Of DR.. j.. A. Evans of Washington,
chief OF the office of extension work,
south, and was attended by represen, ;,
tatiyes from Alabama, Florida. Geor-
gia. Mississippi and Tennessee. Work
Of the negro special agents was highly
praised.
Evening star., 1920-04-25
CYCLONE DEATHS REDUCED.
Four Members of Alabama Family
Reported Killed Are Alive.

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. April "a
Four members of the Reed family,
reported as having been killed in the
cyclone which struck Lily Flagg,
Madison county, last Tuesday. are
alive, reducing the death roll in the
county from twenty-five to twenty
one.
A negress died today from injuries
received on the Weatherly plantation
when the cyclone struck that place.
Evening star., 1920-04-25
PLUMBERS STAY ON STRIKE.
Firm for 50 Day and Closed Shop
in Atlantis.

ATLANTA April 2A.-Negotiations
between employers and striking
plumbers and steam filters, who went
on strike in an effort to enforce q
CLOSED shop" and wage Of 50 a day
were broken of today. it was an
erS.
Paperhangers, decorators and paint
ers here also have been on strike for
several weeks for similar demands
On behalf of the plumbers and steam
filters, President ]. c. Outright of the
Building Trades Council said the en-
open shop was unanimously declined.
- It's an open shop or nothing" de-
olared Sam Shepard, chairman Of the
publicity committee of the contract
orS.
Evening star., 1920-04-25
$4,000 LOOT OVERLOOKED.
Baltimore Safe Robbed Of $4,000,
But Larger Amount Is Left.

BALTIMORE. Md. April 24.-Police
are seeking an explanation Of the un-
robbery of a safe in the office of Curtis
Bay Copper and Iron Works last night.
The thief or thieves took s2,s00 from
the safe, but left $12.70o behind. The
money stolen was part Of a pay roll OF
$4,000. which had been counted out.
placed in envelopes and put into the
safe, which was locked.
Today when the safe was opened
about 100 OF the envelopes. containing a
total Of $2,50o. were missing and the
condition OF the others showed that they
had been handled. How the combtna-
ton on the safe was solved and why en-
velopes containing $12,700 were over
looked is a mystery
Evening star., 1920-04-25
NON-UNION MEN EMPLOYED.
Chicago Public Schools viii Re.
omen With New Engineers.

CHICAGO, April 24.-Chicago public
schools, closed ten days ago by a
strike Of engineers. will reopen Mon
day with non-union employees, the
board of education announced today.
following failure to reach an agree
ment with the strikers.
The board offered increases Of 25
per cent for elementary school en-
gineers and 10 per cent for those in
high schools. The strikers demand 81
and 1s per cent for the two classes.
Charles Driscoll. president of the
union. declared that he will call out
all steamfitters and affiliated workmen
in the building trades If the schools
reopen.
Evening star., 1920-04-25
GEN. WOOD IS SPEAKER
TO CINCINNATI THRONG

CINCINNATI. Ohio, April 24.-At-
tired in the fatigue uniform of hi.
rank. Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood ad-
dressed an audience here tonight In
furtherance of his presidential cam
pajgn in the Ohio preferential pri-
mary to be held next Tuesday 81
shall be in uniform on all occasions
throughout this campaign" he de.
cfared- Il have no apologies to make
for the uniform of the United States
or for appearing in it,"
The general declared himself op.
posed to an aggressive imperialistic
policy in dealing with foreign coun-
tries.
Evening star., 1920-04-25
Five Bodies Recovered.

SAULT STE. MARIE. Mich, April
24-The bodies of five men, believed
10 have been members Of the crew Of
the steamer Myron, lost in a storm on
Lake Superior last November, were re-
covered on the shore of Whitefish bay.
near Sault Point. Ont. today None
of the bodies was identified. OF the
Myron's crew of eighteen only one was
rescued.