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The Washington herald., 1921-04-11
YOUTH ENDS LIFE
FOLLOWING VAIN
SEARCHFOR WORK
A. L. Eickmann, Former
Pepco Employe, In
! hales Gas.

Despondent over his Inability to
secure employment. Alfred L. Eick-
mann. aged 81 years, ended his life
yesterday by inhaling Illuminating
gas in q room at sa4 Z street north
west
Miss Virginia Smith. who occupied
an adjoining room, and to when
Eickmann had been attentive. de-
|tected the odor If gas coming from
the room occupied by the young
man. She notified her father,
Samuel d. Smith. who. after break
ing down the door found Eicknann
lying upon the bed with'a rubber
hose attached to en- open gas Jet
one end Of which was in his mouth.
The Emergency Hospital was noti-
fed but physicians who responded
to the call pronounced the young
man dead.
Eickmann had been employed by
the Potomac Electric Power Com
pany until several weeks ago when
he and a number CT other employees
were laid of. He has. frequently
spoken to friends Of his Inability to
secure employment. ..
Eickmann is survived by his
mother. Mrs. c. Dittmann, and one
sister. both of New Orleans, La.
The Washington herald., 1921-04-11
BUS LECTURERS,
TO PICKET LINES

Union picketing of the offices OF
the Gray Line Sightseeing Com
pany's Offices on Pennsylvania ave-
nue. near Fifteenth street. at the
Union Station and at the Capitol
Fark Hotel. will begin this morn
ing following the company's re-
fusal to recognize the Sightseeing
Rus Lecturers and Standmen's
Union and grant collective bargain
ing Hamilton Farnum, union presi-
dent, announced last night.
Members of the union will meet
in special session tonight at Moose
Hall to hear the report of an arbi-
tration committee which has dur
iEE the past week succeeded in OBJ
tanning recognition from three OF
the city's six operating companies,
The Royal Blue, Red Star and Con-
gressional lines have agreed to the
mems demands. The Gray line has
refused, according to Farnum. Union
officials said last night they were
hopeful of learning the attitude OF
the Green and Continental lines be-
fore tonight's meeting.
The Washington herald., 1921-04-11
SCHOOL CHILDREN
MAKELENTEN GIFT
Sunday Classes Present Epis-
eOpal Diocese with
S3,S93.

Children of the Episcopal dio-
cese of Washington yesterday az
ternoon held their annual Lenten
offering presentation at the Church
of the Epiphany. Offerings OF the
twenty-five Sunday schools repre-
sented totaIed S3.ss341. The scnooIs
giving the three largest offerings
were ST. Margarets, with ssl5.Si'
St Adams, 1897; and St. Columbus.
1881.
The St. Columbus school was pre-
sented an embroidered ST. Chrysos-
tenn banner for having the highest
per capita offering. S2.4S for l5s
students.
Rev. Enoch ". Thompson, chair
man Of the Lenten offering COM
Elittec, was assisted by Rev. Rob
er: E. Browning. Rev. George w.
Atkinson. jr.. Rev. +. n. Hipkel and
Rev. william W. Shearer.
Rev. James E Freeman, rector OF
Epiphany Church. addressed the
children on the notable missionary
heroes of the church.
The Washington herald., 1921-04-11
NeU Revenue Chief
May Be Maj. Blair

President Harding's delay in an
nouncing a omiree for the post OF
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Is believed by many officials here
to indicate the choice of Maj. Rob-
ert w. Blair, of Virginia. a Repub-
lican worker and from 1904 to 1918,
when he entered the army, an .in-
ternal revenue officer.
Strong representations have been
made in the interests Of a number
OF candidates, and at one time II
was thought the President had set
tied upon a man. The delay is said
to be favorable to Mai. Blair. He
has the support of many Congress
men. including Repres antative
Slemp. of Virginia; Senator Town
send. of Michigan, and Representa-
tive Poindexter. IF Washington.
Maj. Blair is a graduate of the
University OF Virginia, his native
state, and a son Of Frank S. Blair.
The Washington herald., 1921-04-11
Young Doctors
Think This Zero
In Opportunity

'waned-a doctor" is the cry OF
the Presbyterian Board Of Foreign
Missions. which has searched IN
vain for a follower OF Aesculapius
under 35 who will serve as a medi-
cal missionary in China.
Although the United States is
known the world over as a country
prolific in doctors and dentists. al
Iopaths. homeopaths, osteopathS.
psychopatbs. and the wide raEge of
specialists in all the ills that flesh
is heir to. IL appears that the Pres
byterian, board is experiencing Diff
ficulty in finding the right man.
The foreign boards specifications
have SO narrowed the field that II
seems almost a hopeless task. thert-
fore an appeal is sent out through
Dut the United States for a doctor
VINO will answer the following re-
|quirements:
He must be under IS: must have
knowledge of psychiatry, and
must be willing to serve in 4 Chi
nese hospital for the insane where
witN the exception OF the director
OF the evangelical work and two
American physicians. the stan and
helpers are all Chinese
The Washington herald., 1921-04-11
Today's Calendar.

Rotarians, Conference, ATTAIN
tic City. Business session and
banquet today.
&, st. Johns College play. Car
roll Hall, s p N.
Conferences American Rabbis.
washington
Georgetown University con-
cert, Central Citfzens' Associa-
ton. Gonzaga Hall.
Business meeting. League Of
American Pen Women, 8 p. m.
Takoma Park citizens meet
ing. p. m.
Congressional Heights citi-
zen3, .. m.
Ohio Society. Rauscher,s.. 8
Conference. Farm Labor party.
Ebbitt.
Piney Branch citizens, Iowa
Avenue NJ. Z. Church, 8 p m.
Sightseeing Lecturers Union.
Moose Hal
Farm Labor. Bureau. Depart
meht OF Agriculture. Harring-
ion.
Northeast, Washington citi-
zeps, Good Shepherd Hall. s
Retail Credit Men. Raleigh.
$50 p. m.
President Harding opens tele-
phone wire, United States to
Cuba. Pan-American Building.
400 p. m.
The U. 8. Marine Band Or
chestra. led by William II.
Santelmann, will give a concert
at the Marine Barracks at
p. m.
Ball. New willard. Episcopal
Home for Children, 10 p. m. to
2 a. m.
Meeting. Raleigh. United
Charities. private dining room.
p. m
Dinner, Raleigh. Association
Credit Men. D. C., Oak Room.
$50 p. m.
The Washington herald., 1921-04-11
City Club to Name
Officers Thursday

The City Club will nominate ON
GERS and governors for the next
year at the annual meeting. to be
held at s o'clock Thursday evening
at Rauscher's.
j. A. Whitfield. president of the
club, has announced that under no
circumstances will he be a candi-
date for re-election. He will con-
sent. however. TO run for governor.
Among some Of those mentioned in
connection with the presidency are
E. c. Graham, John Dolph, Thomas
Bones. Roy l.. Neuhauser. John J.
Bcobar. Claude II. Woodward and
Francis II. Weller.
R. J. Murphy. secretary, will not
be a candidate for reelection. One
of those mentioned as his successor
is Roy l.. Neuhauser.
Indications are that there will be
a big field OF candidates for gov
ernor, one Of whom is William
Knowles Cooper. secretary of the
Washington Y. NJ. c. A.
The Washington herald., 1921-04-11
Rotary Notes.

Rotarian William F. Ham was
one Of the late arrivals for the
conference today. Incidentally
george Hamilton is also on the
Boardwalk. Perhaps they will get
together and iron out washington's
perennial traction tangIe as they
breeze up and down the Boardwalk
IN one OF Mr.. Sills' chairs.
A number of Rotarians were
highly amused this morning when
they heard one OF the Salvation
Army spellbInders rehearsinR the
crowd in q new hymn to the tune
ri I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles, F."
John Dolph, having found a num-
ber OF Rotarians who are almost as
much Interested in boys work as
he. Is in his element. incidentally
he has aided your correspondent
considerably. having established him
at one of the many select hotels on
the Boardwalk.
Ed Graham. also. has been ex-
tremely solicitous as to my welfare
and / feel I owe him . line of type,
The wives and daughters are en-
ioying the trip as much, II not more
than their husbands.
The Washington herald., 1921-04-11
Wins Prize by Citing
Relr0rd of PerserUerina

Oscar H. Lindlow. of Columbian
College at George Washington Uni
versity, has been awarded first hon.
ors in the Davis prize speaking con-
test at the university. His sub
ject was whats the Use?"
Lindlow answered the question
What's the use of hard work and
constant striving toward a high
goal?" by citing the rewards Of
fered at the end of life's journey.
Second prize has been awarded
to Miss Bernadette s. Nicholson,
whose subject was The Presiden-
tial Election Of 1919" The address,
which was replete with rich humor
and bold prophecy, told of the i'm
aginary campaign and election Of
Susan Anthony Cook.
Third prize has bean awarded to
Robert Nelson Anderson. whose
subject was The Challenge"
The Washington herald., 1921-04-11
DECLARES GLORY
OF NATION COMES
FROM HUMILITY
Rev. Montgomery Gives
His Definition of
Riches.

What are the things really
worth while?" the Rev. James
shera Montgomery, minister OF CAL
vary Methodist Episcopal Church.
asked his congregation yesterday
morning.
The question recalls the decis-
ion once reached by the great Scot
tish bard. Sir Walter Scott" said
Rev. Montgomery.
have tried to dill time; hence
forth / shall do the things that are
worth while.'" Scott declared. be-
fore writing the works that have
endured. And now today we edge
his books with gold, and We bind
them in the choicest morocco. be-
cause he put into them the best
that was in him.
After all. what actually IL II
that is worth while In life? Is IL
wisdom? Is IL strength 1t IL
riches? Why will men go on. year
after year. building foundations
based upon the idea that these are
the things that merit the work and
concentration OF a life time? Why
will they persist in building foun-
dat:ons that are as insecure ana
impermanent as the snow which
melts before the June gin?
Let a man not glory in his wis
DOM said the prophet Jeremiah, for
human learning does not endure.
The Chinese intelIectuals. when
they set a wall of philosophy be-
tween their priests and the people.
and between themselves and God.
illustrated the faIlacy of such con-
ceptions of life and the purpose OF
existence. Time soon renders OBJ
solste the recorded learning Of men.
All works Of men soon need re-
vision.
What is the glory of the United
States? 1t is embraced in three
things: the poor mans home. the
Village church. and the little red
school house. Therein lie the true
strength of this great Republic.
Napoleon is one of the greatest
examples we have of earthly might.
And what is the picture we see at
the end of his career? A solitary
human figure on the lonely isle OF
St. Helena. Puzzled. perpleKed. he
looks out upon the sea Of darkness.
Behind him lies the wreck Of ma
tions. a warning monument to the
sophistry OF might.
The Washington herald., 1921-04-11

For more than an hour yester-
day afternoon spellbound audi
ence packed the Belasco Theater
TO hear the woman who has been
styled the greatest actress off the
boards-Evangeline Booth, com
mander of the Salvation Army.
From the pit to the peanut gal
iery they strained eyes and ears
and hung upon every word OF the
woman in the blue and red cape,
who bore on her collar the insignia
OF one of the greatest non combat
ant armies the world has ever
known.
One moment they were in the
slums of Whitechapel. London,
The Washington herald., 1921-04-11
Youthful Orator
Eutogizes MacSUiney

Patrick J. O'Connor. 19-year-old
orator of Catholic University. eulo-
gized the life of Terence McSwi-
ney before members of the Padraic
H. Pearse Branch OF the Friends of
Irish Freedom last night in Typo
graphical Temple.
The spirit of MacSwiney shall
exist until ireland owns her native
land" O'Connor declared. "and it is
such bravery that he has shown
which is the ideal of the true Irish
who are now fighting for their
liberty"
O'Connor said the dying words of
Ireland's martyr, in which he
charged the Irish people to con-
tinue their struggle for freedom.
were typical of his determination
to make Ireland an independent re-
public.
The Washington herald., 1921-04-11
SUFFRAGE FOR D. T..
IS GIVEN BOOST BY
FARM -LAB0RITES
Also Ask Debs' Release
And Freedom for
ireland.

The Farm-Labor party at the In
terstate conference held Sunday aft
ernoon at the New EbbItt Hotel.
went on record as emphaticslly Ia
voring the immediate release Of all
political prisoners by the govern
ment in one Of the seven resolutions
adopted. Il was declared that the
United States was more than a year
behind several monarchies which
were engaged as associates during
the war and which have released
persons held as prisoners for po-
liticsI opinions
Another resolution adopted was 10
the effect that all citizens OF the
District of Columbia should have a
right 20 representation in the United
States Senate and House and such
self-government as citizens Of other
States enjoy.
On the Irish question the party
went on record as fsvoring the in
dependence Of that country. and rec
commended an early recognition Of
Ireland by the United States
The delegates favored in a resolu-
tion immediate and unconditional
resumption Of full trade relations
with Russia.
A petition will be presented TO
the National Committee to permit
the appointment Of a commission
by the local TO have power TO enter
into negotiations with the National
Sonpartisan League Socislistic par
ty, Committee OF Forty-eight. and
the Single Tax party.
The principal speakers were DR.
Donald X. Hooker. Baltimore
James Hugh KeeIey Of the District
Suffrage League, and BENJAMIN c.
Marsh, representing the Farmers
National Council. Following the
closing dinner was served.
The Washington herald., 1921-04-11
GREEKS OBSERVE
NATIVE HOLIDAY
Legation Attache Tells Prin.
ciples of War Against
Turks.

That the dream of every Greek
of the restoration of Constantinople
may be a reality before the present
warfare is ended. was the prediction
made yesterday by George Draco-
poulas. charge danaires of the
Greek Legation. in an address be-
fore more than 1000 members of
the washington Greek colony gath
cred to celebrate the Tooth anniver-
sary OF Greece's independence.
Greek warriors are now fighting
to free their brothers who are still
Inder Turkish rule" said Draco'
ooulas. "and they will not quit until
Constantinople is restored to us
This is the dream OF every son anc
laughter of Greece. and II may be-
come a reality within months"
Fifty young Greeks who fought
IS Americans in the world war were
guests Of honor. They were in uni
form and marched into the hall with
the members Of the Brotherhood OF
Issari Lycosouros Society.
One of the features was the sing
ing OF the American national an
them by Greek children who attend
the st. Constantine and Heller
School. Sixth and c streets south
west. Father Thomas Daniel. who
is in charge of the school. delivered
an address, in which he said English
is one OF the most important
branches taught in the school.
Music was furnished by a mando-
lin orchestra under the direction OF
J. Pappas Other musical selections
were given by Miss NJ. Sisselman
The committee consisted of George
Vournas, George Manzouras. George
Dracopoulas. Mrs. Irene Dracopou-
las, Mrs. Bessie Harrison. Mrs. Gle
opatra Statlis, Mrs. Katie Statlis
William Loomis. John Tompras
William Dracopoulas. Louie Loomis
and Frank Harrison.
The Washington herald., 1921-04-11
Harding to Get Appeal
Asking Release of Debs

Besides a personal appeal 20
President Harding. Vice President
Coolidge and Attorney General
Daugherty. delegates to the Polit-
ical Amnesty Day to be observed
here Wednesday. will present a pc
tition to Congress asking for the
release OF Eugene Debs and otker
political prisoners.
Those who will present the Am
nesty Committee plea to the Pres
ident are Morris Hillquit, of the
Socialist party: Rev. Norman
Thomas. Abraham BarofT and Miss
Helen Todd.
The Washington herald., 1921-04-11
Cable Opening Today.

Everything is in readiness for the
formal opening Of the telephone
communication between the United
States and Cuba at 3:l5 p. m. to-
day. The ceremony will be held al
the Pan American Union Building.
President Harding will be -the nrin-
cipsl speaker. He will be followed
by Secretary Hughes. Secretary
Mellon. the Cuban Minister, Die
trict Commissioner Rudolph, and
Col. Carly.
The Washington herald., 1921-04-11
To Study Forestry.

Timber owners, lumber users. for
esters and others interested in for
estry have been named by Joseph
II. Defrees, president of the United
States Chamber of Commerce. 10
serve on a committee which will
study the forestry situation in this
country with view toward sug-
gesting a forestry policy. it was an
nounced yesterday.
The Washington herald., 1921-04-11
CLUB VETS
INVITE WAR HEADS
NotabIes Are on Guest List
For Tuesday Night
Gathering.

Two Of the principal measures
before Congress at the session
which opens today will be the army
and navy appropriation bills. which
failed of passage at the last ses-
sion. and following its policy OF
constructive conferences. the Ma
tionaI Press Club Post OF the Amer
lean Legion has set aside tomorrow
evening as ''Military-Navar' night.
The principal speakers will be Sec
retary of War Weeks. Secretary Of
the Navy DENLY and Maj. Gen. p.
c. Harris. the adjutant general of
the army.
To hea- them a company OF sp-
proximately one hundred guests
has been invited. including the Bel
gian Ambassador. Baron de Cartier,
the military and naval attaches Of
France, England. Italy and Japan
and the ranking officers of the
army and navy. Martin Richardson
will sing and the navy yard band
orchestra will render a musical
program.
President Avery Marks. Of the
National Press Club. will open the
meeting. which will be in charge
of Captain William Wolff Smith.
commander of the Press Club Post
The Washington herald., 1921-04-11
To Meet in Geneva.

For the purpose of bringing
about improvements In the work.
ing conditions for. women and in
the health and educational condi-
tions for children in Europe, Asia
and North and South America, the
second international congress of
the Working Women of the World
will be held in Geneva during the
fall of this year. The National
Women's Trade Union League, 1923
New York avenue. this city, re-
ceived instructions from President
Mrs. Raymond Robins, of Chicago,
and Secretary Mrs. Maud Swartz,
of New York. 80
The Washington herald., 1921-04-11
Ask Peace Day.

President Harding will be asked
o call an International conference
IN disarmament and to urge the
oostponement Of action on large ma
Fal appropriations until such a con-
'erence Is held, when the women's
world disarmament committee dep
Itation calls upon the Chief Execu-
i've by appointment next Monday at
1915 o'clock.
The Washington herald., 1921-04-11
To Give Tips on Credits.

A number of questions relating
TO credit business will be answered
by local credit men at q meeting Of
the Associated Retail Credit Men of
Washington. to be held at $50
o'clock tonight at the Raleigh Ho-
tel A prize will be given TO per-
sons answering the most questions
Discussion on How to
Take a Credit Application" will
take place.
The Washington herald., 1921-04-11

Guards were changed every
four hours by Toledo Jail on
eials 90 keep . close watch on
Jshs Kelly. alias James wha-
len wanted for murder and
bank robbery ss sssdy Spring,
ma, after he almost repeated
the tsiI-breskinE perferasnee
which he aeeenpIished at Bal
tiaere.
while being trsssferred from
the Toledo police station 10 jail.
Kelly was discovered sawfng
away rt hts handcums. The
saws arc said to have seen
handed 90 him by pals" In
Toledo.
The date for his trial TO A.
swer the charge Of murdertnG
Francis NJ. HalIoweu and rob-
binE the sandy sprisE. ND
Bank will likely be set today By.
Frederick ofheials.
The Washington herald., 1921-04-11
ID. A. r. Makes Plans.

Preparations are going forward
daily in Memorial Continental Hall
for the thirtfeth Continental Con-
Eress of the National Society of the
Daughters Of the American ReVolu-
tion which meets here April Is to
% Chairmen Of committees who
will serve through the congress
we're announced yesterday.
The Washington herald., 1921-04-11

Miss Florence Shaw. Baltimore's
only woman crane driver. Is an
expert in her line and finds the
task more desirable than shouse-
work.
The Washington herald., 1921-04-11

In Japan the disposal Of the hus-
bands income 10 usually left to the
j,rife. who manages the financial af-
fairs OF the home and from whom
the husband takes his monthly al,
The Washington herald., 1921-04-11
Go to Church.

A majority of the Washington
delegatson spent this morning at
the FIRST Presbyterian Church,
where they heard a brilliant sermon
ny the Rev. Henry Merle Mellen, a
Rotary pastor. The church was es-
pecialiy decorated and Rotarians
crcEded it to the doors.
The Rev. DR.. Mullen took an ap-
propriate text from Proverbs which
proved the truth of the Rotary slo-
gan. He profits most who serves
best
The conference will be called to
order and welcomed tomorrow
morning by the president Of the
host club. Charles Godfrey. 1t will
be ccnyened by Governor Rudisill.
- invocation will be by the Rev
Gregory Moran. of this city. This
will be followed by a presentation
II past district governors and ar
address by Governor Rudisill and
others. At noon delegations desir-
ing the next conference will ex-
tend their invitations, and after
this President Snedecor will discuss
details for the International con-
vention to be held this summer in
EsolnOUTSn.
In the afternoon there will be a
number os reports on club and
hoys' work and at 4:3o nominations
will be received for the next dis
trict governor. sTR0
The district governor will be
elected the first thing Tuesday
morning and a grand ball in his
honor will be held the same night
Representatives from the follow
ing clubs are in attendance at the
conference:
Pennsylvania-Allen Athens
Berwyck. Bethlehem. BIoombsburg
Carlisle. Chambersburs. Chester
Columbia. Danville. Easton, Gettys.
burg. Harrisburg. Hazelton, Lam
caster, Lebanon. Lewisburg, Lewis
town. Milton. Mt. Carmel. Norris
town. Philadelphia. Pittston, Potts.
town. Pottsville, Reading, Sayre
Scranton, Shamokin. Sunbury, To.
wanda. Waynesboro. West Chester
Wilkes-Barre. Williamsport, York.
Maryland-Annapolis. Baltimore
Easton, Frederick, Hagerstown
Salisbury
New Jersey-Atlanic City, Cam.
den. Nineland.
Wilmington. Del. and Washing
ton d. c.
The Washington herald., 1921-04-11
Poole Is Speaker.

John Poole, . past president Of
international Rotary, viii be one
Of the few speakers during the
sessions Of the convention. Mr.. Poole
will take for his subject "A Message
Of Rotary"
As practically every one of the
Washington Rotarians was accom-
panied by his wife or daughter. the
Capital City has an excellent chance
to take one Of the handsome attend
ance trophies which will be
awarded.
And to cap it all. with such a ce-
lebrity as Honey Boy" Evans in
their midst they should make good
in the vaudeville competition which
will be a feature of entertainment
tomorrow night at the Casino Hall
on Steel Pier.
Three trophies will be given to
the clubs that put on the best acts
ant decision will be made by voting
on the part Of the Rotsrians.
The Washington herald., 1921-04-11

$500 NEW YORK AND RETURN $500
NEXT SUNDAY, APRIL II.
Pennsylvania System. See the great Metro
polls with its varied places Of interest Leave
washington Saturday midnight, l2:45 o. N.
ADV.
The Washington herald., 1921-04-11
MAKE
STRONG BID FOR
] RECOGNITION
Atlantic City Meet Opens
To-day; Forty-seven
-. Clubs Attend.

ATLANTIC CITY. April, 1s.-Hav-
ing registered and met q good pro-
portion Of the 1900 delegates here
for the FIRST district convention Of
Rotsrx. clubs at an in formal get
torsther~ and get-acquainted meet
Ing In ospitality Hut on the Steel
per -lanight. the Washington dele
1ation. two and q hsf score strong.
are resdy for. their first business
confersnce. which opens tomorrow
noruing at 10 o'clock. in Vernon
Hall.
while there are forty-seven Ro-
fary clubs represented At the con-
ventfon aggregating a membership
Of 5.374. the Washington Rotary
ciob. according to all Indications
viii take away a number OF no.
table honors.
ck1Tfes J. oEeilL president Of the
Wnzhlngton club, when the proper
time cones. will invite the Rota-
rians % hold their district confer
>ncs next spring In the National
Capital
e L. Stock. Of Washington. ap-
pears to be one Of the most formi-
dable candidates for the high honor
of governor OF the Fifth district
nov held by John =. Rndisil-