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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-29

As a concrete example Of the ne
cessity for the enactment Of re-
tirement law for civil service en-
ployes, Commissioner Gaylord NJ
Saltzgaber Of the pension bureau to-
day pointed out that there are twen-
ty-seven employees Of his bureau who
are over eighty years old.
Speaking as of April 1. 1920, Com
missioner Saltzgaber declared that
sifed civil service in the pension bu-
reau, of which number twenty-seven
were over eighty years OF age, sew
enty-eight were between Seventy-nVe
and eighty. ninety-one Were between
seventy and seventy-five years and
eighty-six were between sixty-1Ve
and seventy years. total OF 2s2. or
33.41 per cent over sixty-fiVe years
old. The average age Of all employees
is about fifty-eight and one-half years.
THE oldest male employe was born
March II, 1881, and has consequently
just celebrated his eighty-ninth birth
day." said Mr.. Saltzgaber. He Is a
civil war veteran. and has been In
the civil service nearly thirty-seven
years. The Oldest female employe
was born August 25, 1884. and Is
therefore in her eighty-sixth year:
Her husband served in the United
States Marine Corps, and she has been
in the civil service nearly thirty years.
Served Fifty-Seven Years.
''1n respect to length of service. 1t
is found that one employe has been
in the civil service more than fifty
seven years, another for more than
fifty three and one-half years. and
still another for more than fifty-two
years. In addition to these. fifty
others have been in the service for
periods ranging from forty to fifty
years, and 261 have been in the serv-
ice from thirty to forty years. The
average period of service for all en-
ployes in the bureau is 26.15 years.
"It has been estimated that there
would be a clear saving to the gov
ernment of $136.550 annually by retir-
ing all those in the bureau of pen
sions over seventy'years of age. This
amount represents the difference be-
tween the aggregate base pay and
the aggregate annuities; it does not
include, however. any allowance for
bonus. Should bonus of s240 for the
next fiscal year be granted. then the
saving would be increased by $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-29

Col. Anton Stephan was today ap-
pointed brigadier general commanding
the District Of Columbia militia, to
succeed Brig. Gen. William e. Harvey
retired. The appointment. announced
by the War Department. dates from
April 26.
Col. Stephan returned from France
last year, where he served with dis
tinction. He was highly recommend
ed by Regular Army ofncers under
whom he served. notations being made
especially as to his good judgment
administrative ability. high ideals and
fexceilent capabilities as an ofhcer He
has had more than twenty-nine years
Of service in the District National
Guard.
Enlisted ut Age Of Sixteen.
He enlisted at the age Of sixteen
years in COMPANY B, 4th Battalion
known as the Ordway Rifles, in July
1887. This company later became
appointed corporal November II. 1887
and in December of the following year
was made a sergeant. He was com.
missioned first lieutenant of Company
| B, 4th Battalion, October "a, 1891, and
promoted to first lieutenant and adju.
L
He was promoted to major of the 4th
Battalion September 20, 1893. This
battalion later became the Isl Bat.
talon, I'd Infantry. under his command
! September 80. 1910. he was promoted
| to lieutenant colonel OF the I'd Infan.
| try and to colonel June 10. 1915. He
was appointed lieutenant colonel OF
the. Sd Infantry, on consolidation O,
the 1st and I'd regiments OF infantry
August 3. 1915. being the Junior colo
mel of the guard at that time. He en-
tered the federal service June 20. 1915
for Mexican border service. He was
mustered out Of federal service March
IL. 1917.
into the federal service with his regi
ment for the world war. He was sent
to Talune, France, and saw Service
with the 18th French Infantry In the
trenches in February. 1918. He was
then ordered to the 1st Replacemen,
Depot as commanding uLncer of trains
ing district No. 8, where he conducfea
training for infantry and a school for
| officers.
Commanded 1St Infantry,
| Later he was made commandine =,
flcer Of the LIST Infantry Training Raa
iment and commanding Officer 8,
Training District No. 8. list Replacel
ment Depot. At this place he trained
and equipped more than $4,000 men
for front lire duty. .Afterward he az. az.
sumed command OF Training Area
No. 2.
| After the signing Of the arm,st,,.
lhe was placed in command Of (va sa,
! hcation Camp LIST Replacement, whara
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-29
AGED WORKERS ILLUSTRATE
NEED FOR RETIREMENT LAW
T,,eo,v..e,e E,nove. Ouer EIGHTY Years Old at Work
in Pension Bureau, Unable, After Years OF
Service, to Resign.

or total saving during the next MS
al yaar Of sls3.59O. This estimate Is
based upon the assumplioi. . a.tn,
Of tho vacancies caused sy ae.'slns
those over seventy VIII Do niAeo' eo"-
cluded Mr.. Saltzgaber
The foregoing IS a striking example
of the necessity for retirement law.
and it Is believed that similar condi-
tions may be found IN many otner
branches of the government service,
especially in this city.
There are In the government service
thousands of employees VINO nave
served their government Iaitn1uliy.
many of them for thirty, forty or nifty
years or more, and who now lind
themselves in the evening OF life un-
able to leave the service and live upon
their meager accumulations. IN many
instances it has been impossibie for
them to accumulate suf1icient sum
to provide for old age. and conse-
quently they are compelled to remain
in the service in order to exc out
living. Many of them are suffering
from infirmities due to age. and in
some instances from incuraole dis
eases.
Many Unable to Work.
"a great many are wholly or in
large part inefficient and should be
retired, but 1t may be said to the
credit OF the administrative officials
that not one of them could be so
heartless as to discharge these aged
employees SO long as 1t is possible to
retain them on the rolls under exist
ing laws and regulations" declared
an official.
These old people have been watch
ing Congress year by year. hoping
and praying that a retirement law
will be enacted. Some are bedridden
and are being carried on the rolls
without pay in the hope that the re-
tirement bill will be enacted into a
law and will afford them some meas
ure of relief in their last days
Il have an abiding faith that this
Congress will recognize that re-
tirement law will make for real eff
cheney and economy in the service.
and that as a measure of justice to
the employees it's enactment should no
longer be delayed. The preponder-
ance of evidence presented by gov
ernment officials at the hearings as
we'll as recommendations incorpor-
ated in their annual reports warrants
the statement that the administrative
officers Of the government are practi-
cally unanimous in support of re-
tirement legislation"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-29
TWENTY WoMEN's HEADS
ARE LEFT BY BLUEBEARD

CAIRO. April 2s.1The work Of q
modern Blueboard has been discoverod
.,Io e. Tn'1 noted for it's Mohammedan % feS. 81
tivals and fairs.
women enticed into q certain house
an the pretext Of meeting q wealthy
sdmirer have been robbed Of their
]ewels and then murdered. After
ward thai. bodies we're burned. :.-
|Sero Iouud In the house.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-29
CLERKS MAY ASK
SEPARATE BOARD
FORD. c. UTILITIES
Unions Believe Commission
Could Settle Revenue and
Fare Problems.

Establishm Of a separate public
utilities commission for the District,
entirely distinct from the Board of
Commissioners. is to be urged by the
four local federal employees unions
as the solution of the local street rail-
way problem.
This line Of action. 1t was learned
today. probably will be favored over
a merger proposition, although the
whole matter is to be studied in
tensively by a special joint commit
tee of federal employees on street rail-
way problems.
Chairman Of Committee.
jeremiah Connolly Of Federal En-
ployes' Union. No. 2. has been selected
as chairman of the committee, which
is cooperating with officers of the
National Federation Of Federal En-
ployes. ]. A. Henson Of local No. IL
has been elected secretary of the spe-
cial committee.
There Is feeling among the or
ganised government workers that per.
haps the real solution to the street
car problem here Is to be reached oy
means Of the separate commission.
Pointing to the gas rates, electriclly
rates telephones and other pubic
ulAISlC6p DO W0AI DO u Iu0 6SE EOOs
situation. federal employees today de-
clared that ''these constitute a tull-
time Job for any commission"
The feeling is growing that the Dis
trict Commissioners have entirely
enough to do in their capacity as
heads Of the District government.
Establishment Of a separate COM
mission for the District, in the view
Of these workers. probably would
secure better results to the ultimate
consumer" and companies alike than
the various bills now extant to COR
rect the evils which are believed ex-
istent.
VIM Study whole Problen.
Intensive study will be given by the
special committee Of the four local
federal employees unions to tho whole
public utilities problem, with special
emphasis at this time ON the street
car situation.
Particularly will the committee IN
vestigate the various merger bills fof
the two street car systems, with Q
view to finding out why these bills
have not been put through"
Senator Woods b. L for q merger
will receive study at q meeting Of the
special committee to be held on the
night Of May at 1929 New York
avenue. Chairman Connolly also Is EN-
powered. as the result Of q meeting
held last night. to ask Senator Wes-
ley Jones Of Washington what has
become Of the bill limiting the street
| car fare In the District to OK cents
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-29
RUSSIAN TRADE BOOM.
Negotiations Are Reported With
Several Countries.

COPENHAGEN. April 2s.-The Rus
sian soviet commissary, NJ. Nogin. In
the course of an interview with the
Social Demokraten. said that the Rus
sian trade commission had arrived at
Copenhagen to open negotiations with
Great Britain and Denmark. But. y
he added, gradually SO many coun-
tries approached US that we are car
rying on negotiations for the deliy-
cry Of commodities in greater auan-
titles than ever offered by any other
country In the world. We are en-
deavoring to dx up large contracts
with Sweden. Norway, the United
states. Spain and Italy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-29
COAL WAGE DEADLOCK.
Anthracite Miners Reject Offer o
Is Per Cent Advance.

NEW YORK. April 2s.-The fate OF
the anthracite wage negotiation ap.
peared tooay to rest with the mine
committee appointed to negotiate q
new agreement for the hard coal re-
gion.
Rejection by the mine workers Of
the operators offer of a wage increase
OF approximately Is per cent or arDi'
tration by a board named by Presal.
deadlock last night.
Representatives Of the miners be-
fore going into session with tho op,
orators today declared that they hae
no further suggestion to offer ana
would stand on their demands IS plse-
sented. The operators did not ind
cate whetner they would have any
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-29

Rabbi Louis Stern. one Of the, most
prominent rabbis' in the east and
senior rabbi of the Eighth Street
Temple, where he had served for
forty-eight years, died this morning
at 1880 o'clock at his residence, 1915
Columbia road. Death was caused by
heart trouble. from which he had
been suffering about a week. He was
seventy-three years old.
tack Of indigestion little moro than
month ago. resulting in q long
period Of hiccoughs. He recovered
from this illness and went to Atlantic
City to recuperate.
Returning from there about four
weeks ago. he seemed much improved.
although still in weak condition.
He conducted his last services at the
Eighth Street Temple Saturday. April
IT.
Came to America In 1872.
He was born in Simmern- on-the
Rhine, Germany, February 10, 1S47.
He came to this country in 1872.
spending few months in New York
city. Later he came to this city,
where he had been a continuous resi-
dent. Three years later he married
Miss Fannie Gusdorf Of Baltimore,
Md.
Five years ago Rabbi Stern was
elected rabbi OF the temple for life
as q result of his untiring efforts in
behalf of his congregation and the
people Of this city. An opportunity
later was presented to Rabbi Stern to
retire, but because of his love for his
work and interest he continued his
services. 1t Is claimed by many of
his intimate friends that his con-
cir
the cause Of the breakdown which led
to his illness and death.
Active Outside Of synagogue.
DR.. Stern was active in public and
civic affairs outside of his synagogue
work. He was distinguished as pub
lic-spirited citizen. He was identified
with many interests and projects of
to charity. giving unstinttngly of his
money and time in this behalf. He
was a prominent Mason, being q men,
Der of Harmony Lodge, No. II. He
was a member Of the Town and Coun-
try Club and Of the committee for the
was a member for eighteen years OF
the District board Of chIldren's guard
ians, resigning last year.
Arrangements for the funeral have
not yet been completed. Burial will
Hebrew congregation.
Surviving him are his wife. two
.ons. Alfred L. Stern and David I.
Stern. both of this city, and two
dauehters. Mrs. Harold Kaufman of
this city and Mrs. s. s. Kalisher Of
Philadelphia. "a.
Dr. Abfa9s strsee smen remnss ens senior rabbi
town al the time Of DR.. Stern's death.
and upon notification stated that he
v,ou1d return to this city this after
noon at 1 o'clock and proceed imme-
distaly to the home Of his colleague.
Idoiph Stern. q brother Of Rabbi
stern, died last December.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-29
four ARE TAKEN
IN SANDY SPRING
BANK HOLD-UP CASE
Arrested in Baltimore and
Held Without BaiI-0ther
Clues Beinq Run Down.

Baltimore police today arrested four
men as suspects of the Sandy Spring
Bank holdup and murder last Mon
day.
The men, who are being held with
out bail for a hearing. gave their
names as Lawrence Redmond. thirty
one Years old: Herbert Shatzer, twen-
ty-tWo; Emil Berger. twenty-nine.
ana Arthur kohler. thirty all Balti-
moreans. The last-named three are
declared to be chauffeurs.
The cause of the arrest, according
70 the Baltimore police. was that the
chauffeurs were missing from their
usual haunts on Monday. but turned
up that night. and since that time
are said to have been spending an
unusual amount of money. Ponce
also claim that Skaters car, q dud-
son, presents some similarity to the
general description furnished OF the
bandit car"
All Refuse to Talk.
Each OF the men, it was said. re-
iused to make any statement, declar,
a hearing, which will probably be
held this afternoon. They have not
made any effort to explain their
whereabouts at the time of the mold
up it was said. but maintain the
right to remain silent until they have
the advantages of legal advice.
Washington anu Baltimore detec-
tives today swung the search for sus-
poets to the upper section OF Mont
gomery county, proceeding there early
this afternoon in two higR-poWered
touring cars to run down new clues
received during the past forty-eight
hours.
States Attorney Thomas Dawson.
County Detective Edward Viett, De-
tectives Dougherty and Bradley Of Bal
timore and Detectives O'Brten. Scrtven-
er. Kelly and Thompson from local
headquarters comprise the principals in
the new search
$4,000 Reward offered.
A total reward of $4,000 Is now
offered for the apprehension Of the
bandits. Edgar Hallowell. relative of
the murdered director Of the First
National Bank. Francis NJ. HalloweH.
has offered an additional $4,000 to the
$4,000 by the estate: $4,000 each by
the bank and county and $1,000 by the
Fidelity and Deposit Company of Bal
timore.
With this offer of $4,000 held out
as prospective gain in case of ap-
throughout the county are becom-
Ing private investigators Of every
appearing automobile
and party of men passing through the
various neighborhoods. 1t is declared
to be serving also to redoubled ef-
forts Of professionals interested In
the case.
A quiet man from Pennsylvania
went to the scene of the hold-up dur
ing the last few days. checked up on
events and departed axzan Tor Penn
sylvania. His name was NOT disclosed.
vania state mounted constabulasy, OBJ
data for future reference in
case developments led the chase across
his state line.
The four men arrested at Elkton,
two of whom are Washingtonians,
were being held for further question
ing. it was reported. Local police be-
lieve that the men from this city had
nothing to do with the hold-up and
murder.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-29
NO POSTAL LAWS SET
TO CURB RADICALS MAIL,

There being no legislation on the
statute books that was written with the
present radical movement expressly in
view, the Post Office Department can do
little to prevent the communist party
from spreading its bulletins over the
country, an official OF the Post Once
Department said today.
While the espionage act Is still un-
repealed. the official said, officials Of tho
department are somewhat hesitant 10
use its provisions at this time to pre-
ture.
Such communist bulletins are sent
either as sealed first-class matter or ao
unsealed third-class matter, It was de-
clared. 81
mind. the official stated, the uresn(
necessity for special legislation by CoAs
gress, legislation written with the prUCb
ent radical movement In view -.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-29
CARRANzA TROOPS
Who REVOLT HELP
DEFEAT LOYAL men
Join in Breaking Steel Ring
Attempted to Be Thrown
Around Sonora.

Aqua PRIETA, Sonora, April 20
President Carranza's "steel ring
which, It was announced from Mex.
leo City, he intended placing abou,
Revolutionary Sonora, has been brok.
en- and part Of the ring" has Joined
the revolution, reports to this base o,
operations indicated today.
In chihuahua the Carranxa troops
who revolted. 1000, according to ar
estimate by Gen. P. Elias Gales. rebel
commander in the northwest. at his
headquarters here. already have beer
in battle with loyal federal troops
Gen. Gales said. He said he had full
confirmation Of the revolt of the 1900
and Of the fighting, which was de-
clared favorable to the revolutionists
The Chihuahua situation has assured
the Sonorans their state will not be
invaded. according to Gen. Gales.
Expects Juares to Join Revolt.
Gen. Gales said he expected Juarez
from Ell Paso. Tex. to join the revolt.
Mexicans here called attention fo q
Mexican belief that ''he who takes
Juarez takes Mexico"
Mazatlan, the largest Mexican port
on the Pacific coast. was reporte,i
yesterday under attack by rebel troops
under Gen. Angel Flores. The report
had not been confirmed today.
From the heart Of Mexico, in states
near Mexico City. the revolution con-
tinues to grow. Gen. Gales said. and
rebels there have created q situation
that forbids Carranxa sending many
troops north.
Cen Gales announced today hin IN
tention Of soon leaving here for Sim
aloa to take personal command OF
for q further march southward with
the ultimate object Of joining revoiu-
tionists In Guerrero for an attack on
Mexico City.
American Troops On Guard.
Ell PASO. Tex. April 2e.-Amed
can troops today awaited tho first sign
Of q rumored revolt in the Mexican CITY
Of Juarez. opposite here, which miKht
threaten El Paso.
Troops were placed near the border
last night and ammunition was issued
lshed q Gordon beyond which no civilian
was permitted to pass toward tho bor.
der. SThe measures were to protect this
city from possible stray bullets from
the Mexican side.
In Juares loyal Carransa troops slept
on their arms Rumors that Gen. J. q.
Escobar and Col. Augustin Mora at the
Juare8 garrison. had split over the re-
volt question were set at rest By q Joint
statement that they would remain loyal
10 Carranxa,
The most serious situation reported in
chihuahua early today was at Chihua-
hua' City, where revolving troops were
driven from the city last night Senior
% IL 0. q civilian. assumed control Of
The situation for Carransa and teIe-
graphed that be could hold the place
pntdl yeinforcements could b. sent
vfanci1so villa, Tebel ceisftain, In t.
CONTINUED On Page 3. Column !.
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PRINCESS NURSE
WEDSYANK SOLDIER

| Quietly slipping away from the
Naval Hospital today. where she had
been a nurse since April 8. Princess
Nadejda vasilievna Troubetxkoy
known as the most beautiful Red
Cross nurse in Europe" was married
to Capt. Wallace Strait Schultz Of Mil
waukee at noon in st. Paurs P. E.
Church. by the rector. Rev. DR.. Robert
Talbot.
Up to the moment that he led her
to the altar. the former Army captain
held apprehensions Of Intervention on
the part Of the intimate friends Of the
bride, who strongly opposed her we'd
ing outside the nobility. Pressure
had been brought to bear on her. ac-
, cording to the bridegroom. by promi.
nent Russians Of the old regime nova
living In New York and this city to
remain true to her traditions of no.
bility.
There were only q few invited guests
present at the ceremony. most of
whom were doctors and nurses from
the hospital. among them being Lieut..
Commander ]. J. O'Malley. U. s. N;
Lieut.. s. J. Seckelman. U. s. N, and
Lieut.. C. g. Hines. U. 8. N. Capt.
Louis A. Montfort. air service, also
pair together. was also In attendance.
The bride was dressed In the Rus
sian Red Cross uniform. which created
such q stir when she recently visited
American Red Cross headquarters in
formally.
She carried an Immense bouquet of
American BEAUTIES and had as her sole
attendant Miss Sara N. Cox, CHIEF of
the nurses At the Naval Hospital.
Capt. Schultz had as his best man
Paul N. Kuder Of Milwaukee, with
whom ha is associated in business
there.
The bridal party marched down the
aisle to the strains of Russian music
and Immediately after the ceremony
departed on brief honeymoon, in
Canada. They will eventually make
their homo In the bridegroom's native
city.
Capt. Schuts. who served overseas
with the l20th Field Artillery, In the
SD Division. saw active duty in Al
$500 and In the Chateau ThisFfy drive
70 the Yesle T4vaA
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10000 casuals were cared for a. :
time and prepared for return to ;s ias
United States. He remained at tnao
assignment until relieved for retuf"
home in July. 1919.
He received the decoration Of "a &!ps
Order OF tne Black Star from 40
in that country