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Evening star., 1920-03-01
ORDERS 1000 ARMY
OFFICERS DENOTED
Department to Reduce Those
of Emergency Rank as
Rapidly as Possible.

Moved by general criticisms against
the large number of Regular Army
officers holding higher emergency
rank, the War Department has adopt
ed a policy of reducing their number
as rapidly as possible without waiting
until July / next, when their emer-
gency commissions would expire by
limitation. There were about $4,000
emergency officers appointed during
the world war. and about $500 regu-
lar officers holding higher emergency
rank at the date of the signing of
the armistice November, 1915
Since then about $500 of those off,
GERS have been reduced TO their regu-
lar rank, mostly members of the
American expeditionary forces, on the
ground that the emergency duty
been completed.
Orders for 1000 Demotions.
Orders have been issued for the de-
motion of about 1000 more of the
emergency regular officers between
now and the 18th inst. Current Army
orders show that many of them are be-
ing honorably discharged in their
emergency grades every day. 1t is
stated that field officers only will be
affected at present. and that there will
De no cut in emergency grades below
that of major. Final lists for demo-
tion have not yet been compiled. Or
defs were sent out recently from tho
office OF the chief of staff, directing
commanders OF territorial! departments
and heads OF bureaus to submit recon-
mendations for extensive reductions,
ana theSe reports are now being
studied by the general staff.
Mostly From Bureaus Here.
The bulk of demotions is expected
to come from the bureaus in Wash
ington, as there are but few surnl1s
ohcers OF temporary rank on duty with
troops. Recommendations of bureau
chiefs have not been uniform, but
range from so to rs per cent.
AS some staff emergency officers will
continue TO hold their present grades,
the demotfon plan is said to present
diiflculties in some bureaus, such as
the quartermaster and ordnance corps.
where reduction of regular officers
would leave section chiefs with lower
rank than many emergency officers
now serving under them.
Evening star., 1920-03-01
AMERICAN REPORTED KILLED
Outbreak Continues in Lithuania
and Martial Law Proclaimed

WARSAW, February 29-An Amerf-
can named Harris is reported to have
been killed during the recent military
revolution at kovno, Lithuania Har-
ris Joined the Lithuanian army a few
months ago as Instructor
The revolutionary outbreak at
Kovno continues and martial law has
been proclaimed. Civilians are not
permitted on the streets after nm
HARRISBURG, Pa. March Word
has been received by Mrs Samuel ]
Harris of this city, telling of the death
of her son. First Lieut.. samuel J. Har-
ris. jr.. from wounds received while
helping TO suppress mutiny in
kovno. Russia. The message came
from Com mander Gade. at the he
quarters at Riga. Lieut.. Harris was
student at Dickinson College, Carlisle,
at the time of his first enlistment He
served a year on the Mexican bor-
der. Later he re-enlisted and went
overseas with the ll2th Regiment.
2Sth Division.
Evening star., 1920-03-01
$1,000 MASSACRED
IN C|L|CIA, IS REPORT

LONDON, March 1 (by the Asso-
clated Press).-It is authoritativelv
stated. says an Exchange Telegraph
dispatch from Athens TODAY. that
after the French evacuated Marash,
Cilicia. recently the Turks massacred
$4,000 inha bitants.
of1cial advices received in London
February 81 did not substantiate pre-
vlousiy received reports that several
thousand Armenians had been slaugh-
tered by the Turks at Marash, al
though it was conceded that massa-
cres had occurred. A report previ-
ously received by the Armenian dele
cation in London declared that the
number of Armenians who had fallen
victim to the Turks was 10000.
French Prevent Co-ODeratfon.
The French command, according to
other advices, is continuing to take
measures to prevent the cooperation
of Turkish and Arabian bands I'm
portant forces have been concentrat-
ed in the Kills region. which divides
the area inhabited by Turkish-speak-
ing people from Syria
An official statement today declares
dispatches indicating a considerable
French loss in the vicinity of Marash
to be exaggerated. The total cas-
ualties We're little more TRAN 100,
the statement says and of these only
a few were killed.
Recital by Refugees.
CONSTANTINOPLE. February 81
Details have been brought here by
refugees, who say that when the
French evacuated the town of Marash
5000 ArmenianS attempted to follow
and that many of them perished dur
ing a blizzard encountered on the
three-day trip to Islahie. The Arme-
mans charge that the Turks began
their massacres before besieging
Marash, killing 5000 persons.
An Armenian girls home. conducted
by Americans. was burned. the Ar
menians alleging that eighty-f five in
mates of the home were massacred.
Half the city is reported destroyed.
DR.. NJ. c. Wilson OF Boonshill Tenn.
Is remaining at Marash in charge of
the relief workers.
Reports say that the French forces
were greatly outnumbered and tried
to effect reconciliation with the Turks.
Evening star., 1920-03-01
PENNSY AND READING
CHANGE WITHOUT HITCH

PHILADELPHIA. March 1.-The
transfer back to private ownership
of the two railroad systems having
their headquarters in this city. the
pennsylvania and Reading. was ef-
fected today with the automatic pre-
cisjon of the block signal system
which controls train movements.
Both companies had prepared long
in advance for the change. The Read
ing created a few new offices and
made a few shifts in personnel as the
result of lessons learned under gov
ernment control. The Pennsylvania
change is more marked. as the system
ia divided into four districts with
vice president in charge Of each.
The Lehigh Valley and the Balti-
more and Ohio roads viii continue
for the present their use of the Penn
sylvania station in New York. an Of
hcial Of the latter company said.
The consolidated ticket offices will
be retained for the present. The In
terchange of passenger tickets be-
tween the Pennsylvania. Reading and
Baltimore and Ohio affecting traffic to
Atlantic City will be coYtinued tenn
p9sas'.Pss Ths .Psesn1assvaaixa1al Continue its,
TIsa uyh{Sa YrssTssA
Evening star., 1920-03-01
BOARD TO PLAN FIGHT
TODAY ON H, C.L. HERE

Plans for the campaign to combat
high prices and eliminate profit teering
in the District Of Columbia will be
discussed late today at a meeting Of
the newly created advisory board of
the Department of Justices high cost
OF living drive. The board will meet
In the Office of Howard E. Figg. spe-
c1ai assistant to the Attorney Gen
eral.
This will be the first formal meet
ing of the organization since it's ap-
pointment several days ago. The
work of the campaign will be outlined
by Mr.. Figg, and plans will be formu-
lated as to the best possible methods
OF procedure in the District.
Evening star., 1920-03-01
ASKS REFERENDUM
|. ON WINE AND BEER
Representative Britten Intro
duces Bill to Amend Dry
Law Enforcement Act.

Pointing out that the entire world
is laughing at u.s. and illustrating how
the embassies and legations here can
import foreign wines and liquors. but
cannot purchase American products.
Representative Fred Britten. republi-
can, of Illinois today introduced a bill
"to make constitutional the so-called
national prohibition enforcement act"
MIR. Britten Explains.
Explaining the proposition. he says:
My bill provides that either the
governor or is per cent OF the people
OF any state may promote "A referendum
vote to determine the desire of a state
tor per cent Lee" and II per cent
light wines"
Representative Britten says that his
Dill VIII prevent open conflict between
various states and federal officers; ;
mat 1t will allay the present unrest
OF labor in every state of the Union"
and that it will "ameiiorate the su-
preme disgust in the District of CO.
icmola, SO apparent in the embassies
ana legations of practically every for
elSn power on earth.
Law Regarded Unconstitutional,
The prohibition enforcement law
should be held unconstitutional because
II violates the very essence of the pro-
E'ol eioh amendment. which specifically
requires concurrent legislation between
ne states and the federal government in
the control. manufacture. transporta-
uoh ana sale OF intoxicating liquors.
Quotes Attorney General.
The Attorney General Of the United
states holds that the Spanish ambas-
Sador may import his wines from
france, but that he may not purchase
any from Ca!lfoinia: the Attorney Gen
erai further holds that the French am
oassador may import his whisky from
scotland or ireland. but at the same time
ne is refused permission to purchase
y hentucSy whisky In this country; the
British ambassador may purchase his
champagne from France, but permts-
sion to buy California champagne is de-
nea under the ridiculous situation in
Which the country finds itself. and at
1he same moment an American citizen
VINO has liquor in a United States bond
ed warehouse is not permitted under the
law TO transport it for his personal use.
nor is he permitted to sell it to any one
on earth for beverage purposes"
Evening star., 1920-03-01
EXPECT FARE RULE
! FOR MAY | SOON
F0ur-for-a a-Quarter Rate Will
Expire on That
J Date.

The Public Utilities Commission
probably will hold public hearings
some time this month to determine
what the street car fare is to be after
May /, when the rate of four tickets
for quarter expires.
The Washington Railway and Elec-
fric Company has petitioned for
straight 7-cent fare. with 2-cent
charge for transfers.
William f. Ham, president of the
company, made public figures today
tending TO show that if the present
tate of fare continues for 4 year ms
company would only earn about 81.
per cent on tae commissions Vatua-
ton of the company. Mr.. Ham point
ed out that the commission mas ruled
that a return of per cent is fair.
The president of the company said
he is not contemplating asking the
commission to establish a zone system
after May / and will ot.submit such
d plan unless requested to do so. 1t
is understood the commission is OPP
posed to zone system at this time.
Expects Seven-Ccnt Fare.
Asked how he thought the commits
sion should give the Washington Rail-
way and Electric the revenue it claims
TO need, MIR. Ham said he believes the
commission should grant the 7-cent
fare.
The Capital Traction Company. how
ever. has not asked for a higher fare
after May | and did not seek the
present increase granted in November.
In November the com mission took
the position that it could not dis
criminate by giving the Washington
Railway and Electric the increase it
sought without applying the same
rate to the Capital Traction. If the
commission holds to the same prin-
ciple in the forthcoming hearings it
would have TO give another increase
to the Capital Traction.
May BE New Legislation.
As result of the hearings held re-
Gently. the House District committee
may frame new street car leg gislation
Tor Washington, which would relieve
TO some extent the difficult problem
before the utilities commission of CIV
ing much-neeGed revenue to one COM
pany without further increasing the
earnings of the more prosperous
road.
Mr.. Ham announced today that the
net operating income of the company
Tor November. when the present rate
OF rare began. was i4,550.99: for De-
cemDeT, S55,35S.26. and January, Sa3.-
6so.O2. This makes a total net income
Tor three months of 1891
III this continued for year the
compary's income would be about
S514,3l1oS. or 3k per cent return to
the investors. This net income for
year would be s4o3.442 short of the
amount necessary to give the COM
pany return OF per cent. Mr. Ham
said.
Evening star., 1920-03-01
GIFTS MADE TO RETIRING
SOUTHERN RAILWA MEN

The employees of f. NJ. Durham, jr.,
chief engineer of construction of the
Southern railway lines. presented him
Saturday with a handsome silver serv-
ice as a token of their appreciation
and regard. David Meriwether, jr.,
received a travelling bag as a token
of esteem.
The presentation was made by w. b.
Crenshaw of Knoxville. Tenn. who
has been associated with the Southern
railway for twentyq years. and was
principal assistant engineer to Mr..
durham. The latter came to the
Southern railway from the Atlantic,
birmingham and Atlantic railway. as
assistant chief engineer of construc-
tion under w. H. Wells. in 1912. He
was made chief engineer of construc-
ton in July. 1918. when Mr.. Wells was
promoted to consulting engineer.
4dr. Durham leaves the service of the
Southern and becomes chief engineer,
maintenance of way and structures. of
the board of liquidation claims, be-
coming effective today
Mr.. Meriwether. who has been as
sistant to chief engineer of construc-
'ion since July. 1918, has been asso-
clated with the Southern also for a
number of years. and leaves the sery-
ice OF the road today to take up work
with the board OF liquidation claims
Evening star., 1920-03-01
REROUTED CARS
CONFUSE AT FIRST
W. R. and E. Officials Say
Service Will Prove
Beneficial.

Although many persons were con-
fused in getting to work this morning
with the lines of the Washington
Railway and Electric Company re-
routed, officials of the company who
observed conditions expressed con-
ndence that the public will find sery-
zee greatly improved after they be-
come accustomed to the changes
North Capitol street and Brookland
cars from today on will run up l1th
10 Monroe streets instead Of to
georgetown and Cabin John.
Lincoln Park cars have resumed
lhSlr OLD route to Georgetown and
Naplh John by way of the courthouse.
mount Pleasant cars now go in equal
numbers to 18th and D streets north
east and 1st and r streets southeast
by way of Union station.
representative of the company
VINO made observations of the several
hnes from an automobile during the
morning rush period said the changes
worked out smoothly
some passengers were confused by
changes in transfer points. but it is
expected this situation will correct
itself after today.
Mr.. Hams Suggestion.
William F. Ham, president of the
company. suggested today that con-
sestion on the 14th street line of the
Capital Traction Company may be re-
iieved If some of the patrons who
new use that line take the 11th street
cars of the w. r. and E. The rout-
ing of North Capitol and Brookland
cars up 1lth street has greatly i'm
proved service on the latter street
10 accommodate patrons of the
North Capitol street and Brookland
lines whose places of work are west
of 11th street, the company is op-
Grating some cars to 14th and G.
streets and others to 18th and H
streets during the rush hours.
Rush Hour Cars.
The company also is continuing
through cars to the bureau of en-
craving and printing from various
sections OF the city in rush hours.
There also is special service dur
ing the rush hours from 11th and
Monroe streets to the War buildings
in the vicinity of 4 Z street and Mis-
souri, avenue.
Southbound 11th street cars now
go by way Of F street to 5th and
thence out G street to the post office.
where they turn up North Capitol
street.
Evening star., 1920-03-01
J: A. Peterson. superintendent c

willard Thanks Employees.


Willard Thanks Employees.
President Willard today issued a
message to all employees through the
Baltimore and Ohio employees maga-
zine. thanking them for their work
during the war and pointing out how,
through small measures of economy.
much money can be saved the COM
Pany during the year to come.
While the wages of the individual
increased" Mr. Willard said, 1.-The
wages or charges which the company
itself receives for the services which
1t performs have not been increased
in anything like the same degree. 1t
Is to be hoped. however. that the pol
icy of regulation provided for by leg
islation recently passed by Congress
Will lead to an early and fair adjust
ment of that particular problem also:
but even SO. it is clearly the duty of
each OF US. officers and employees alike,
to do all that we possibly can toward
reducing the actual cost of transpor-
tation. There are many ways in which
this can be done without affecting the
wages of the individual
First of all it is the unquestioned
duty OF every man who receives wages
from another for service performed to
give fair and honest days work for
a fair and honest days wage. To give
less than that would be dishonest and
unfair. just as TO pay less than fair
wage for fair days work would also
be dishonest and unfair. Second, a
great deal can be done toward reduc-
ing the cost of transportation by a
more careful and economical use of
the materials which are consumed in
such enormous quantities by the rail-
road. At present prices it costs the
baltimore and Ohio company approx
mately $14.oo0o0 per year for the
coal burned by it's locomotives, and if
only one scoop full Of coal in every
twenty could be saved (not an impos-
sible thing to do) it would result in
an actual saving Of more than $780,
900 per year"
Evening star., 1920-03-01
MOTHER REGAINs HER child
Little Gaida Mason Knapp Brought
Back From California

Little Gaida Mason Knapp, three
year-old daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Gilbert Mason Knapp, former resi-
dents of Largo, Prince Georges coun-
ty. Nd. was returned to her mother
at 223 F street northeast. this city,
Saturday afternoon. having been
brought from Santa Anna, Calf.
where. it is charged. she was taken
by her father and grandmother. The
child was brought home by an opera
tive of the Burns Detective Agency.
Mrs. Knapp was overjoyed by the
return of the child and the latter, it
is stated, gave unmistakable evidence
Of the happiness being mutual. The
father and grandmother. reported to
have been arrested in California on a
charge of kidnapping. have not re-
turned
Evening star., 1920-03-01
PROFESSORSHIP DECLINED.
Miss Burial VIII Continue Work
With Geographic Society.

Miss Jesse L. Burial Of this city,
teacher of the Burial class Of young
women of Calvary Baptist Sunday
school, has declined a. position as
professor of religious education at
Stephens College, Missouri
The position was rendered Miss
Burial recently by the college au-
thorities at a salary OF $4,000 yearly.
Mss Burial preferred to remain in
tins city and continued her position
with the National Geographic Society.
Evening star., 1920-03-01
GRAIN INQUIRY URGED.
Senator Fernald Talks of Alleged
Price Manipulation,

Congressional Investigation OF the
federal grain corporation vas urged
In a Senate speech today by Senator
Fernald, republican, Maine. who said
that If reports of price manipulation
were true. those connected with 1t
Ought to be indicted for grand lar
ceny."
He based his criticism on reported
disclosures in a grand jury investiga-
ton at Spokane, Wash.
Evening star., 1920-03-01
DISTRICT FAIRGROUNDS
REOPEN THIS AFTERNOON

When the school bells ring this
afternoon thousands OF boys and girls
will make their way to the play
grounds which We're opened today.
They have been closed during the
past two months.
Although the appropriation for as
sistant directors of play has been
exhausted. Mrs. Susie Root Rhodes,
supervisor of Fairgrounds, hopes the
directors of the several grounds will
be able to get along without aids
until July /. when the appropriation
for the next fiscal year will be avail
able
Evening star., 1920-03-01
DEGREE TO R. B. JENKINS.
"Out-o Course" A. B. Awarded
D. C. Resident by Harvard.

CAMBRIDGE. Mass, March l (Spe-
cfaD Ralph B. Jenkins. son of DR..
Ralph Jenkins of 1872 Massachusetts
avenue, Washington, d. c.. has been
awarded an "out-of-course" degree Of
a. B. by Harvard. The award was
made simultaneously with 308 others,
more than third Of which were
given students who left college to
enter war service, but who since have
completed three-Quarters of the regu-
lar requirements for the college de-
gree.
Mr.. Jenkins Is native Washing
tonian. He received his primary edu-
cation in private schools of that city
and was in the class of 1919, when the
war broke out and he entered the
Army.
Evening star., 1920-03-01
JOHN C. WHITAKER DIES.
Employe of Washington Loan and
Trust Company Pneumonia Victim.

John c. Whitaker. a resident of this
city for the last twenty years and an
enploye of the Washington Loan and
Trust Company, died today at Walter
Reed Hospital. He was stricken
week ago with pneumonia and was
removed to the hospital February p
Surviving HIM are Mrs. j II. Brewster
of Philadelphia, a daughter, and Col
John c. Whitaker, jr. a SON
Funeral services Will be held at
o'clock tomorrow at Speares under
taking parlors. 1908 II street north
west. lnterment will be in Arlington
cemetery.
Evening star., 1920-03-01
$4,000 VERDICT UPHELD.

Mrs. Grace Mcmillan Gibson must
pay $4,000 damages to Miss Ethel
M. Gernat, former governess in her
employ. who sustained serious injury
January'1, 1917, by falling down an
elevator shaft in the Gibson home.
A jury two years later awarded Miss
Gernat damages and Mrs. Gibson ap-
pealed. The Court of Appeals today, in
an opinion by Justice Robb, upholds
the finding of the jury.
Evening star., 1920-03-01
Mexican Historian Sees
Probability in Reports
Cortez's Coffin Is Found

PARIS, March 1.-Recent reports
of the discovery of the coffin of
fernando Cortez in the vault of
the Church of Jesus, Mexico City,
are not surprising. says Lucas
Alaman y Banroque, a descendant
Of the Mexican historian, Lucas
Alaman.
He says the key to the vault in
question has been in the possess
sion of his family for. generations,
and that 1t will be handed over
to any one whose right to receive
1t Is Established.
Evening star., 1920-03-01
MEDAL FOR GEN. PERSHING.
Order of Michael the Brave Be-
slowed by King Ferdinand.
to The Star and the Chi
Cablegram to The Star and the Chi
cago Daily News. Copyright, 1920.

cago Daily News. Copyright. 1920.
BUCHAREST. Bulgaria, February
81 (via Paris. France, February 2S).-
King Ferdinand of Rumania has
awarded to Gen. Pershing the order
of Michael the Brave. This is the
highest Rumanian military decoration
allowed in the field services, and up
to the present the distinction has
been given to only ten officers of the
Rumanian and allied armies.
Evening star., 1920-03-01
Lieut.. Col. Watt Ordered Here.

Lieut. Col. David A. Watt. adjutant
generals department, at Hoboken, N
J., has been ordered to this city fol
duty in the transportation service.
Evening star., 1920-03-01
Business Mems Board to Meet,

Final action will be taken on large
number OF new members approved by
the membership committee, at the regu-
lar meeting of the board of directors of
the Board of Trade, at AIS o'clock this
afternoon. The date for the March meet
ing Of the full board will also be set.
Evening star., 1920-03-01
SERVICE CUT
. BY NEW ENGLAND ROADS

BOSTON, March 1.-The return of
New England railroads to private
ownership today was accompanied by
curtaiment of passenger train service
on several lines as a means of expe-
olting needed fuel and food deliveries,
which were held up by the recent
storms and freeze-ups Fifty-one
trains We're Cancelled on the New
York. New Haven and Hartford.
other roads also reduced service.
Ihe New Haven started a drive to
move 1000 freight cars stalled in
yards and on sidings in order to re-
move the danger of a food shortage.
Hudson Tube Fares to 60 Up.
NEW YORK. March 1.-The Hudson
and Manhattan Railroad Company.
which operates the tube under the
Hudson river, announced last night
that the fare between all points in
Jersey City and Hoboken to New York
Will be increased to 8 cents on April
T. The present fare to the Hudson
terminal. Manhattan, Is cents and to
stations further north cents.
Evening star., 1920-03-01

shipping day" plan in handling
freight consisnments The Reading
today added several new trains to it's
New York division. The special low
fares for enlisted men and officers on
furlough or just discharged ended at
midnight.