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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-21
GIANT AIRSH|P
Being TESTED
Roma Makes Flight To-
day; Running Behind
Schedule Time
rRY AssocIntad Praas1

WASHINGTON. Dec. 21-The
.sami-r3gid -djjStEihI Ia RO4aay sset35lts
largest American atrsfiip, arrived
over Washington shortly before
noon today on her first long dis
tance flight, after having been
brought to the United States from
ItalyyanI re-assembled at Langley
field.
The dirlgtble appeared over the
capitol from the southeast more
than two hours behind her sche-
duled arrival. 1t was evident from
the ground that she was then
bucking heavy head wind.
While no official explanation OF
the delay had been received by
officials here it was understood
that engine trouble was the prin-
c!ple cause. Three, or possibly
four Of the ships" six great
motors were unavailable according
to unofficial reports, and the trip
from Langley field was made on
the remaining power plant.
AS soon as the Roma was haul
ed down, Ambassador Ricci of
Italy made an address formary
presenting the ship to the service
OF the United States. Assistant
Secretary Of War Wainwright
made the reply characterlZing the
dIrigible as a material evidence
of the friendship existing between
this country and Italy" Imme-
diatcly after the addresses, Miss
Fonrose Wainwright, daughter Of
the assistant secretary Of war,
broke n bottle of liquid air on the
bottom OF the gas bag.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21--The
4OO-foot semi-rigid airship
Roma" Americas largest aircraft,
left her mornings at Langley field,
Virginia, at six a. m. today on Aer
first cruising flight and Is expected
to arrive at Bowling field here
about Q o'clock, 1t was announced
at army air service headquarters.
A ceremonial program OF official
inspection has been arranged by
the air service for the visit Of the
big airship which was purchased
from the Italian government and
recently ro-assembled at Langley
field, President Harding, members
of the senate and house and other
officials have been invited to take
part and also to go up in the ship
during the flight which is planned
here before her return to Langley
6eld tonight
The Roma was reported by the
army air service about two hours
after her start to be making a
leisurely speed of about so miles
an hour in her flight here and to
be encounterIng favorable weather
conditions. She was understood
not to be using her auxiliary en-
gines with which shs developed a
speed OF more than so miles an
hour at her recent successful test
flight at Langley field. This speed
was said to establish a record for
airships, exceeding the maximum
developed by the last Zeppelins
and the III fated Z2.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-21
That None Should Be In
jured Seriously Seems
Miracle
HAAS IS PASSENGER
Not Disturbed AS He
Slept Comfortably in
Bunk
TBy Associated PressI

GRAFTON, W. Va, Doc. 21.-
Five cars OF Baltimore and Ohio
railroad passenger train number 8,
were derailed and thrown into q
ditch at Independence, eight miles
east of hero soon after O'clock
today. Physicians were hurriedly
sent from here but their services
were only needed to trent bruises
and other minor injuries. The de.
rallied cars were thrown clear Of
the track and railroad Officials
said there was no interruption Of
traffic. is
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-21

LINCILN. Neb.. Dec. 2t.-Kath-
ry Marie IS the most carefully look
ed after baby In the world.
Because she's the practice
baby" OF the domestic science de-
partment OF the Nebraska State
University here.
That means that she has all the
care and love and coddling that all
tho girls taking dne domestic
science course can bestow on her.
And that she has q new mother
every week! For q different girl
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-21
THE WEATHER

Partly cloudy and much colder
tonight and Thursday.
Evening star., 1921-09-10
SAWYER TELLS OF PLANS.
Presidents Physician Addresses
Caravan Club.

Brig. Gen. Charles z. Sawyer private
physician to the President and Mrs.
Harding, who was the guest of honor
at the weekly luncheon of the Caravan
Club of Almas Temple yesterday on the
roof of the Washington Hotel, made an
address in which he described the pol
icies of the administration. He told
some of the outstanding features of the
big program and explained the
work he personally is doing in connec-
ton with the nations health and well
fare.
Gen. Sawyer. at the conclusion OF his
address, was presented with a framed
certificate of honorary membership i'm
the local Shrine. the presentation being
made by Illustrious Potentate Henry
Lansburgh. Both President Harding
and Secretary Christian are honorary
members of the local Shrine.
H. s. Omohundro. president of the
Caravan Club, occupied the chair during
the festivities. J. b. Hayes was chair
man of the "glad-hand' committee. and
those who assisted him in the glad
hand" work We're Frank Long. Sam
Zirkin, p. L. Gladman and Harry Tay-
lor.
1t was announced at the luncheon that
at least 1000 mobiles will represent the
District at the annual convention of
caravans to be held in Atlantic City
next week. They will leave Friday in a
special train.
Evening star., 1921-09-10
EXPECT TO BEGIN EXPORT
OF MEXICAN OIL At ONCE
Walter C. Teagle, Head of Standard
Oil. Says Shipments are TO
Start at Once.

GREENWICH. Conn.,. September 10.
oil companies expect to
resume their expectations of oil from
Mexico Immediately, said Walter c.
Teagle. president Of the Standard Oil
Company of New jersey. at his home
here. Mr.. Teagle arrived from Mexico
this afternoon. He was one of the
five American oil magnateS who went
to Mexico to see President Obregon in
regard to the Mexican governments
attitude toward American develop
ment of oil properties in that country.
president Obregon and Secretary De
La Huerta received US cordially" said
Mr. Teagfe. The companies repre-
sented at the conferences expect to
resume Immediately the expectation
of oil from Mexico. and it Is hoped
they may be able to continue the de-
velopment of the industry in Mexico
to the advantage of all concerned, :n-
cluding the Mexican government and
people. We see no reason to doubt
that. the personal contact now estab-
lished with Mexican officials will re-
suit in better understanding and
mutual benefit"
Evening star., 1921-09-10

later Secretary of State. former
senator from New York. lawyer.
jurist and statesman of international
Roosevelt. his close friend and COL
tainments by describing him as the
ablest man in public life in
America"
Henry Cabot Lodge, senator from
Massachusetts,. republican floor
leader, chairman of the foreign re-
lations committee. longtime student
of international affairs. and author
of many works of historical
nature.
Oscar W. Underwood. democrat.
senior senator from Alabama, leader
of his party in the Senate as he was
in the House of Representatives, re-
in the Senate chamber az safe and
sane" lawyer by profession. and in
public and political life since 1892.
He was for the treaty of Versailles
and the league of nations covenant.
with OF without reservations
These four will represent America
at the table at which will be gathered
four from each other nation repre-
sented.
The selections of Secretary Hughes
and Senator Lodge were first made
known some time ago. The selection
of Mr.. Root was forecast after his
conference with President Harding
Thursday. The selection of Senator
Underwood was forecast early yes
terday when the President made
known his intention to give repre-
sentation to the minority party in
Congress.
Evening star., 1921-09-10
TO INSPECT
DISTRICT PAPER MILLS
Reading of Reports Also on Pro-
gram at Convention
TODAY.

Reading of committee reports and
business pertinent to the good of the
industry comprised the principal busi-
ness transacted at a closed meeting
of the convention of the Fourth Dis
trict Federation, United Typothetae of
America. at the Hotel Washington
today.
Later today the entire congress will
De taken in automobiles on a trip Of
inspection of the District of Column
bia paper mills, after which the con-
Sention will adjourn.
The advance in the commercial
standing of the printing industry dur
ing the past ten years was the fea-
ture of the addresses delivered by
speakers before the convention yes
terday. and all stressed the aim of
the organization to be "the making
of printers better business men,"
At the banquet held in the hotel
last night Frank p. Howard, presi-
dent of the local branch of the or
acted as POSTMASTER, and
an entertainment program was pre-
sented by the following: Miss Estelle
Murray. songs; municipal song of
Washington, by its composer. w. T.
Pierson; dances. by Miss Mildred
Inge; awarding of silver loving cups
in golf tournament; dances. by Miss
Odettc Tyler: cortoons. by Richard
Mansfield and dances, by Miss Gladys
Fay. Music was furnished by the Ty-
pothetae Jayz Band.
Evening star., 1921-09-10
ORDER TO VACATE
WHARF PREMISES
Merchants Anticipate the
Abolition of Water Front
Business Stands.

Notwithstanding the Commissioners
Stated 4 few days ago that it is not
their purpose to abolish commerce
along the southwest river front. mer-
chants in business on the water front
still believe the city heads have that
object in view.
A group of these merchants. who
met last night to discuss the sftua-
tion. called attention to the follow
ing notice sent to the Roberts Lum-
har Company. foot OF 10th street
Southwest:
Gentlemen: You are hereby direct
ed to vacate the wharf and premls
now occupied by you as monthly
tenants on the water front At the
foot of 10th street southwest on or
before October 81. 1921, as II is the
intention of the Commissioners on
and after that date to demolish the
buildings located en- this wharf prop
erty. and to no longer rent ii for
commercial purposes.
Business Men In Attendance.
Those who attended the meeting
were W. X Wimsatt of Johnson *
Wimsatt. NJ. e. Clarke of L. \. Clark e
Il Son. J. Maury Dove. jr.. and w.
W. Riley.
commissioner hutZ tNplaii!Su 'SN
days ago that the Commissioners de-
sire to encourage the use of the
wiiarves as terminals for water
freight. but that the Commissioners
are opposed to the use of the wharves
as storage yards for wood and othcr
commodities.
The committee contends that il is
economically Impossible to hantle
Spch commodities as lumber and cora
wood by water without leaving the
shipments for a time on the wharves.
Appeal Read mt Citizens Meeting.
The appeal sent by the Maury Dove
Company to all civic organizations.
asking them to consider the queS-
tions at issue between the Commits
Sioners ard the merchants along the
water front. was read last night at
a. meeting of the Northwest Subur-
ban Citizens Association and re-
ferred to special committee for re-
port later
Evening star., 1921-09-10
TAKING BATH UNPOPULAR;
CURE FOR TUBERCULOSIS,
MEDICAL DIRECTOR SAYS

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BALTIMORE, Sepember 10.-.If
every one would adopt the habit
of daily bathing in hot or cold
water, tuberculosis would soon
disappear. In many parts of the
country serious epidemics of. the dis
ease have been caused because bath
ing below the neck is almost as
rare now as 1t was in the middle
ages" declares Ralph e. Barnes.
medical director of the Maryland
tuberculosis Association.
Every home. however humble.
should have q tub, provided. II
necessary, by the state" he said.
'Of course, many people would re-
sent the enforcement of such a
law, but 1t is necessary to pro-
mote real health progress. We
have still long way to go be-
fore we will recover from the
scourge Of uncleanliness or preju-
dice. against, bathing transferred
to ne from the middle ages.r
In tho beginning, bathtube were
considered immoral" he continued.
ssThe first tub installed in Virginia
was taxed severely and the people
responsfbie for its installation
were socially ostracized."
Mr.. Barnes further said that the
idea Of bathing was at one time
regarded with positive horror and
that physicians IN colonial times
advised their patients seriously
against 1t az being Injurious to
002lLus 80.
Evening star., 1921-09-10
PRESIDENT LEAVES
FOR ATLANTIC CITY
Party Goes From White
House by Automobile for
Seaside Resort.

President and Mrs. Harding. accom-
panied by a small party of friends.
left the White House at l o'clock to-
day by automobile to spend the week
end at Atlantic City. n. J. With them
were Henry +. Fletcher, undersecre-
tary of state. and Mrs. Fletcher:
Herbert Hoover, Secretary of Com
merce. and Mrs. Hoover; George r.
Van Fleet manager of President
Harding's printing interests in Mar
ion. and Mrs. Van Fleet. and George
Christian, the Presidents secretary.
The party will be guests of Fred
w. Upham. treasurer of the repub-
lican national committee. during their
stay at the seashore.
Will Board Mayaower.
1t is understood they will leave
Atlantic City some time Tuesday on
the presidential yacht Mayfiower for
one or more points farther north on
ington next Friday morning in time
for the President to preside over the
cabinet meeting set for that day.
The Mayflower will proceed dlrectIy
to Atlantic City to be there in time
to pick up the presidential party.
IE1CrHlGI Tepf tbs lHuicdtiEE iHi-
Erovemeht in business conditions
throughout the country have reach
ed President Harding. it was sail
officially. Improvement in both the
cotton and grain situations were saia
to have been called to the President
attention. although in the live stock
Sc ctions conditions were reported as
no better. despite the administrators
efforts to afford credit relief.
AS an indication of the country's con-
dition generally, Postmaster Genera
Hays was said to have informed the
President that postal receipts increased
in August for the first time in sever
months.
Evening star., 1921-09-10
SAYS MERCHANT Marine
is VITAL IN DlSARMING
Hudson Maxim Says Our Ships
Must at Least Equal Those of
Any Other Nation.

ATLANTIC CITY. n. J.. September TO-
Hudson Maxim. in an address before
the Kiwanis Club here declared that be-
fore America agrees to any disarmament
proposition it should create merchant
marine at least equal to that Of any
other nation. He said there should be
enough "ships Of peace" to become
ships of war" should the emergency
arise.
"a great world war;" the speaker
said, "has demonstrated that victory in
war is only another form Of defeat.
Germany can no longer fool with arma-
ments and therefore lodged the burden
that 1t entails, while the nations that
conquered her are footing an enormous
bill to maintain their armies and navies
and other defenses.
America would do we'll to enter into
a. disarmament agreement with the other
powers and devote tremendous sum
expended now for armament In internal
development, provided she first estab-
fishes herself as leader In merchant
marine"
Evening star., 1921-09-10
SHIP BOARD TO TAKE UP
POLICIES WITH PRESIDENT
International Relations as They
Affect Ocean Traffic to Be
Subject of Discussion.

International policies and relations
of the United States as they affect
shipping interests will be the sub
Ject of conference soon between
President Harding and the Shipping
Board. That twenty to twenty-seven
commercial treaties may have to be
abrogated to put into effect and full
working force the provisions of the
Jones act is contended by those who
have given closest study TO the sub
ject.
II was learned at the shipping
Rcard that ii has been decided to
take uD at this conference with the
PRESIDENT che entire scope and effect
OF the Jones act" which includes
provisions permitting preferential
through rates when freight or pas
scngers are carried in American ves-
sells. and directing the President TO
terminate treaties which have the ef-
feet OF restricting the right of the
United States to impose discriminat-
ing customs duties and tonnage
dues.
Section "a of the Jones act, COM
prisins the direction that restrict
ing articles. treaties or conventions
be terminated, specified that such ac-
tion should be taken within ninety
days of the passage of the act. The
statute was approved June 5. 1920.
subsequently, II was announced Of
ficially through the State Department
that no action would be taken under
this section. on the ground that Con-
greSS was without authority to di-
rect executive action in connection
with foreign treaties.
Section %. permitting preferenti1a
through rates to goods and paSsen-
gers transported on American ves-
sells. soon after the passage of the
act was suspended indefinitely by the
Interstate Commerce Commission on
recommendation of the Shipping
Board that there was not sufficient
American tonnage available to make
such rates effective The commission
was given authority in the act to
suspend the section upon such recon-
mendation.
Evening star., 1921-09-10
SPECULATION BLAMED
FOR LOW MARK VALUE
Bernhard, Economic Expert, Says
Desire to Get Rich Quick Has Led
to Present Slump in Currency.
H the Associated Press.

10 the Associated Press.
BERLIN. September 9.-Psycholug-
ical rather than tangible natural in
f,uences are adduced as reasons for
the extreme depreciation of the Ger
man mark by George Bernhard.
notable economic expert and editorial
writer for the Vossische Zeitung.
In u lengthy examination of the
situation in that newspaper today. ne
points out that the present low level
of the mark was only eQualed in
January, 1920, when Germanys finan-
cial future was far less clear than
il is today. Herr Bernhard attributes
the present slump chiefly to unbridled
speculation in Germany. which he
says is the outcome of feyerish de-
sire of all classes to get rich quick
without hard work.
The thesis that faith abroad in
Germany's ultimate economic recov-
cry has been destroyed is rejected
by him as at least premature and
erroneous.
Evening star., 1921-09-10
GIRLS SHUN HOUSEWORK
Although Without Employment.
Domestic Service Does Not Attract.

NEW YORK. September lO.-Young
men don't care to call at the back
door and. therefore. girls don't like
to go into domestic service
This was one explanation given by
social workers for an acute shortage
of household help which exists in
Brooklyn. notwithstanding that thou
sands of women and girls are idle
because of factory shutdowns.
Director Netcaif of the Y. w. C. \.
employment bureau said she had
abandoned efforts to supply general
houseWorkers.
Men don't care to escort a girl
through the rear entrance or TO be-
entertained in the Kitchen" she ex
planned.
Joseph p. Boyle. director Of the
state employment bureau, declared
housewives We're largely to blame.
because they didn't give the girls
the short, regular hours prevailing
in stores and factories.
Evening star., 1921-09-10
Fifty Sinp Feiler
Pt isOners Escape
Through Tunnel
By the Ass. e lated Press.

BY the Ass, e iateu ffess.
DUBLIN September lo-A
tunnel REQ iring many weeks
to construet was euDA0yea
Thurday night in enrectfnE the
escape Of nSHae aftT isterneA
sinn Feiners from the CurrnEb
int~rment cam . In County Hi
dare. where about SEQ pTts0ners
were under sumed 4. Ths camp
II ssrfounded by seyeF1b rows
Of barb~d wire .sptanRlensents
and ix heavily gut rded by SOL
dierx. The prfsensAv bniIt fhe
tunnel under the bA rbed wire.
Hsinx same of the tlOOrtug OF
their hutx for prOps. Tae most
d;0kcalt part vas to siude the
guard. This was done w ereat-
ing a diversiOn ThHrsdiSy even
Ing. Numerous pFisonesas gave
songs and reeitatfons within re-
eeiveA grent applause bOthS frON
other iHterned men and. At ~
safd, from the guard. SNhe
this was proceeding betw'e en-
forty and fifty men pasU&'o
threa1h the tupnel and hape
not been seen since.
Evening star., 1921-09-10
TROOPS DEM0BILlzED.

By the Associated Press.
MANAGUA. Nicaragua, September
Decentralization Of the Nicaraguan
troops. which recently Quelled the
revolutionary uprising on the Hon.
duran frontier, has been rapid. The
troops have been paid and are re-
turning quickly to peaceful occupa-
tions.
Nicaragua and Honduras will form
q mixed commission. composed prob
ably Of two prominent military men
from each country with ample power
to ascertain the responsibility for
and causes Of the recent disturbances
near the boundary line. which, IL not
promptly quelled. 1t IL feared. would
volving several OF the Central Amer
lean republics.
Evening star., 1921-09-10
CHINA LAYS DOWN TERMS.
Insists on Delegation Taking Part
in Conference.

Formal declaration of the Canton
government of China that 1t will re-
fuse to recognize any decision relat-
ing to China reached BY the Washing
ton conference for the limitation Of
armament unless a delegation OF this
government attends and takes part IN
the work of the conference" was made
in a letter handed to Secretary Hughes
Yesterday by Ma 500. official repre-
sentative of the Canton administra-
tion.
The communication. signed: by Sun
Yat-Sen. as president, and Wu Ting
fang, as minister of foreign anairs. OF
the Canton government. declared that
no settlement of Pacific and far east
ern problems "is possible as long as
China is not freed from policies which
are defined and elaborated In the
twenty lone demands and treaties. ana
further worked out in the series OF
secret agreements. loans. concessions
concluded and granted by Hsu-Shih-
chang's administration In favor OF
Japan"
"All other questions are subordinate
tn these menacing policies. the un-
checked prosecution Of which involves
an alien domination of China with her
man power and natural resources the
letter continued.
Evening star., 1921-09-10
MIDsHIPMEN APPOINTED.

ANNAPOLIS. Nd. September 10
Midshipman Jerauld L. Olmstead,
Iowa, will be cadet commander of the
regiment Of midshipmen at the re-
opening of the Naval Academy for
the regular term in October. His ap-
pointment, along with those of regi-
mental staff officers and ranking Off
GERS of the four battalions. was an
nounced by Rear Admiral Henry B.
Wilson, superintendent of the acad-
emy. Appointment of the officers is
based upon general efficiency during
the summer practice cruise. Cadet
Commander Olmstead is the ranking
member of the senior class in scho-
lastic merit.
Evening star., 1921-09-10
PERsHING GOING TO PARIS.
will Place Medal on Grave of Un-
known French Soldier.

next Wednesday. where. at Paris. on
October 2. he will place a medal of
honor on the grave Of the unknown
French soldier buried there.
This medal, together with q SINH
lar one, was awarded by an act of
Congress to two unknown soldiers of
France and England. Following the
presentation of the French medal, Gen
Pershing will make an inspection of
the American troops on the Rhine.
If the general has time he will
later go to London. where he will
make the presentation of the medal
for the English soldier. II he does
not have the time he will return
here, as he is scheduled to attend the
Armistice day ceremonies In connec-
tion with the burial Of the American
unknown soldier.
Evening star., 1921-09-10
DEFECT IN WAGE SUIT.

CUMBERLAND, Md, September 10.
Judge Robert r. Henderson suS-
tanned the demurrer Of the Console
dation Coal Company In tho equity
suit filed two years ago by 116 for
mer employees for back wages al
legged to be due them for shortages
Of weights from October. 1892, to Oc-
tober. 1917. The suit involves more
than S1,000,000.
The court held no allegation was
WsiShmaster e intended to % rive % short %
weight. Leave to amend in ten days.
to conform to the views Of the court,
was granted.
Evening star., 1921-09-10
BLAST KILLS MEN ON y
DEUTSCHLAND, ONCE
GERMAN SUBMARINE
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
LIVERPOOL. September 10.-A
tremendous explosion on the former
German submarine Deutschland at
Birkenhead. across the Mersey
from Liverpool, killed three men
and injured three others today. 1t
is possible that many others per-
ished.
The submarine was being dis
mantled at the time Of the explo-
sion, which occurred in the engine
room from an unknown cause.
The Deutschland was one Of the
submarines surrendered by the
Germans under the terms Of the
peace treaty.