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The Washington times., 1921-11-18
.WRECKAGE.OF
ROADS SOUGHT,
SAYS LAWYER
Representative of Securities
Holders Defends |. c. c. Before
Senate Commerce Committee.
BY International News Service.

The, forces leading the attack on
the present transportation system are
heading the country toward higher
rates instead of reductions in rates
the Senate Interstate Commerce Com
mittee was told today by Walter
Fisher, of Chicago, speaking on behalf
of the holders of railway securities.
They will bring about government
ownership of the, roads by a process
of wreckage of the roads,. he added
THE administration of the transport
tation act is paving the way for lower
rates by permitting economical opera
ton: this would be defeated IL the In
terstate Commerce Commission were
shorn of its present power" was the
warning sounded by Fisher.
Economies in operation running
into hundreds of millions Of dollars
will ultimately he effected by the
grouping plan for which the transpor
tation act provides" he continued. 1T
we can only get rid of the kind OF
competition that piles up useless com
petition, by consolidating terminals,
providing for an exchange of rolling
stock and routing shipments over the
shortest hauls. we will have estab'
lished basis for lowering rates and
stabilizing the railroads.
IF you strike out the provisions OF
this act there's no hope ahead; 1t
means Congress is plunging boldly
over the precipice into the fog"
The Washington times., 1921-11-18
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
ANNOUNCES EXAMINATIONS

In the absence of eligibles for GER
tain positions, the Civil Service Com
mission has announced examinations
to be held to. fill vacancies in the
following:
Examiners, estate tax division, In
ternal Revenue, 81 800 to $3.50 a
year; technologist, $4,000 to $4,000 a
year; associate technologist, 81 900 to
$4,000 year, assistant technologist,
81 500 to $4,000 a year; junior tech
nologist, $1,000 to $1,000 year;
physicist. $4,000 to $4,000 a year; as.
sociate physicist, $4,000 to $4,000 a
year; assistant physicist, 81 500 to
81 800 a year junior engineer, $1,000
to 81 500 a year, Bureau Of Stand
ards; Investigator in marketing live
stock and meats, Department Of
Agriculture, $4,000 to $500 year;
biometric calculator, Bureau of Plant
Industry, $1,000 to $4,000 a year;
radio craftsman, Navy Yard Service,
s4.4S day; telegraph lineman,
Weather Bureau, Cape Henry, Va,
1920 year.
In addition to the basic salaries
named above, the bonus of $40 a
month will be allowed for most posi-
tons the salary of which does not
exceed $1,000 a year.
Full, information and application
blanks may be obtained at the office
of the Civil Service Commission, 1924
+ street northwest
The Washington times., 1921-11-18
WHOLE WORLD HOPES
FOR FARLEY SUCCESS

Kings and rulers all over the world
have expressed to President Harding
their hopes that the armament confer.
ence may have a successful conclu
sion.
The State Department today made
public nearly a score of messages from
rulers all over the world expressing
hopes for the success Of the confer.
ence. Among those sending such mes
sages were the King Of Great Britain
the President of France, the King OF
Belgium, the Pope, the Emperor OF
Japan, the President of China, the
King Of Norway, the King of Sweden
the President of Costa Rica, the Presi
dent of Cuba, the President of Hayti
the President of Peru and the Presi
dent of Uruguay.
The Washington times., 1921-11-18
N.D.bAKERAGA|N
CHOSEN AS HEAD
Of CONSUMERS
Annual Election of Officers of
National League Held in
Grace Dodge Hotel.

The National Consumers League,
which held it's annual election of Of
ficers yesterday in the Grace Dodge
Hotel. again chose Newton D. Baker
as president. Other officers reelected
were: Mrs. Percy jackson. New York
City, recording secretary; G. Herman
Kinnicut. treasurer, and Mrs. Flor
ence Kelly, general secretary.
Vice presidents elected were Miss
Jane Adams, Mrs. E. p, Costigan. of
Washington; Mrs. G. w. b. Gushing,
Mrs. Samuel s. FEELS, Mrs. r. p. Hal
leck, DIR. Alice Hamilton, Miss Myrta
l.. Jones, Mrs. William Kittle. Miss
Julia c. Lathrop. Mrs. b. b, Munford,
Mrs. w. L. Murdoch. Mrs. Frederick
Nathan and Mrs. M. r. Trumbull.
The board Of directors. chosen for
the new year, headed by Mrs. j.
Borden Hartman, president, were:
Edward p. Costigan, Miss Grace b.
Drake. Miss Pauline Goldmark. WILL
lam Leiserson, Prof. David McCabe,
Prof. William +. Ogburn, Maxwell
Reed. Josephine Roche, Vernard
Sheintag, Robert Sold. Mrs. G. w.
Il. Cushing. Mrs. s. s. FEELS. Miss Mar
garet E. Mckay and Mrs. Percy Jack
son.
Those elected to the council were
Prof. Edith Abbott. Dean Acheson,
Mrs. Clara NJ. Boyer, Prof, S. p.
Breckenridge, William Chenery, Mrs.
Ida Clyde Clarke. John X. Commons.
Morris l.. Cooke, Judge Abram L.
Elkus, DIR. Haven Emerson, Mrs.
Janon Fisher, John A. Fitch, Norman
Hapgood. Alvin johnson, Miss Carp
line La Monte, Winthrop ID. Lane,
Wesley Clair Mitchell, Mrs. James
Porter. Clara I. Taylor, Mrs. Con-
stance Leupp Todd, Miss Mary Van
Vleeck, Walter Wilbur and Leo VOL
man.
Following election OF the officers
resolutions were passed urging the
passage of the Sheppard-Towner bill.
now before Congress. Miss Jeanette
Rankin, field secretary, in charge Of
the activities of the league for the
passage Of the bill, spoke in behalf
of the measure,
The Washington times., 1921-11-18
100 LOCAL REALTORS TO
ATTEND FRISCO MEET

More than 100 real estate men of
Washington are planning to attend
the convention of real estate boards
at San Francisco next June, accord
ing to the announcement of Thomas
f. farrell, chairman of the commit
tee arranging transportation.
At the meeting at the Hotel La
fayette last night, the real estate
board members heard Va letter from
General Bandholtz complimenting the
board upon it's work in aiding
housing during the Unknown burial
ceremonies last week. Congressman
Frederick N. Zihlman of Maryland
made a brief address.
The Washington times., 1921-11-18
GONZACA COLLEGE FETE
ENDS WITH BIG BANQUET

The five-day celebration Of Con-
zaga College, celebrating it's Tooth
anniversary, closed last night with
a banquet and entertainment at the
Wardman Park Hotel. attended by
500 alumni.
The principal speaker was Justice
Wendell p. Stafford, of the District
Supreme Court who spoke on THE
Ideal Jurist." Other speakers were
of the Knights of Columbus; Con.
gresham F. r. O'Brien and the
president Of Gonzaga, the Rev. Paul
Coniff, s. J.
The entertainment program includ.
ed songs by George \O'Connor and
Thomas A. Cantwell. Walter l.
Plant acted as toastmaster.
The Washington times., 1921-11-18
WH|TENAT|ONS
MUST A|DCH|NA
T0Av0|DP PERIL
French Minister of Colonies
SAYS yellow Race Is Potent
ally Stronger.
BY MARIE DE MONTALNE
International News Service.

The white nations of the world
must unite in an altruistic program
for the assistance of China toward
national autonomy and territorial in.
tegrity IL they are to avoid the peril
Of possible domination by the yellow
races in the future.
This opinion came today from one
Of the highest Far East authorities
attending the Washington conference
M. Albert Sarraut, French Minis
ter of Colonies.
Exploitation Days Past.
China presents a magnificent
market and some time ago it would
have been natural that she should be
looked upon as rich prize for any
stronger nation that could dominate
her." said M Sarraut, but the time
is past for the exploitation OF weaker
nations. We have learned better than
to wish to thrive upon the misery of
others. Our only course in these
more enlightened days is to devote our
efforts to strengthening the weaker
countries, developing their resources,
and stabilizing their governments so
that there shall be less misery, fam
inc and chaos. and all nations may
profit equally by the prosperity which
must result.
IF we do not follow this course we
will not only promote suffering among
others. but must eventually bring 1t
upon ourselves. For, as surely as we
neglect our duties to the yellow races
now struggling toward democracy, just
so surely will we insure their hatred,
and in the end this means that they
may destroy us for they are numerical
ly greater than the whites.
France will cooperate with other
nations in any policy which tends to
stabilize the present Chinese govern
ment and insure its integrity without
the danger of closing the open door
against the trade of the outside world.
China is in chaotic condition,
French possessions in China are
bounded by provinces which are In a
constant state of famine, misery, and
upheaval, and their people constantly
overrun their borders and prey upon
our people. 1t would be unwise and
inhuman for France to withdraw from
this situation and leave her people at
their mercy.
Must Protect Possessions.
THE plan PROPOSED for naval dis
armament presupposes settlement OF
the Far East problem. For navies
could not be reduced to the extent
suggested II this menace were still
before us. And l believe that the
fundamental principles-what l may
call the human policy-will be settled
here. Its application in detail may
well be postponed until later.
France cannot endure the spectacle
of any nation, and especially a repub
lie, existing in .the state of chaos IN
which China now finds herself. But
France has possessions in the Fan
East which must be protected. They
embrace Indo-China, New Caledonia
Tahiti and New Hebrides. with 20,
100000 population. When their pro
lection is as assured. France will bt
ready to join with the other powers
in any movement to give China hei
place among the nations-even IL 4
means withdrawal from these terri
Twice.. - $500. 10 - a
The Washington times., 1921-11-18
INSANE PATIENT DIES
IN FIGHT WITH INMATE

In a scuffle between patients at
st. Elizabeth's Hospital Sunday after
noon, Mike Benedick, twenty seven
years old, formerly tailor in the
merchant marine, received injuries
that resulted in his death early
yesterday morning.
During the fight Benedick was
seen to fall and another patient
Kicked him in the stomach, it was
said. He was prevented from kick
ing him a second time by guards of
the institution.
Benedick was at the institution five
wears and was not considered danger
ously insane. His body is awaiting
the arrival Of relatives.
The Washington times., 1921-11-18
DON YORK REELECTED BY
TRINIDAD ASSOCIATION

Don York was reelected president
of the Trinidad Citizens Association at
a meeting held last night at the Blair
School. other officers elected were:
DIR. Percival Hall, vice president;
Frank c. Marritt, secretary; j. o. Car
din, treasurer, and c. l.. Linkins,
counsel, and w. c. Cole, DR.. r. w.
Mccullough. A. S. Jones, G. w. Ed
wards, William f. Ryan, William
Graft. Mrs. Lillian Nicholas. T. ]. Nc
Quade and Theodore T. Golden, execu-
tive committee. Mr.. York and A. G..
Southworth were chosen delegates to
the federation.
Reports were received showing that
275 new members were added to the
roll of the association as result of
the federatlon's membership campaign.
The Washington times., 1921-11-18
ULSTER AGREES
To FARLEY ON
ER|NPR0BLEN
Lloyd Georges Proposal to
Hold Informal Talks Is
Adopted.
BY international News Service.

LONDON, Nov. 1S.-Ulster has &C.
cepted Premier Lloyd-George's sug-
gestion that informal talks be held
between Unionists, Sim Feiners, and
the British Premier, it was announced
today.
Sir James Craig, Ulster premier, has
Cancelled his proposed visit to France,
where he was to unveil monument to
announced.
The Daily Chronicle, commenting
on the Irish situation, said that al
though Sir James in his reply to
the government ultimatum maintain
ed the Ulsterites' refusal to enter a
conference on the basis of recogni-
ton of a central parliament for Ire
land, he had expressed a willingness
to enter conversations if this condi.
ton was withdrawn.
The Daily Graphic said that in
view of listers rejection Of Lloyd
Georges scheme for settlement OF
the situation in ireland, the British
premier's only alternative was to re-
sign.
Lloyd George believes the vote Of
confidence i'm government given by
the national Unionist convention in
Liverpool yesterday greatly strength
ems his hand and may prove the
turning-point toward settlement Of
the Irish question. Hopes to avert
a general election until he is able
to present a scheme for settlement
that will be acceptable to both the
Obstetrics and Sim Fem. s
Lloyd George has hopes of going
To- Washington to attend the arma-
ment conference before Christmas
unless Ulster remains obdurate and
refuses to be influenced by the de-
cision of yesterdays Unionist con.
yention.
The Washington times., 1921-11-18
FocH TO RECEIVE MEDAL
CHURCHES GIVE CHAPLAlNS

The chaplain's medal of the Federal
Council of the Churches Of Christ
in America has been awarded to
Marshal Foch, Of France; Gen. Ar
mando Diaz, of Italy, and Lieut.. Gen.
Haron Jacques. of Belgium. The
medal to Marshal Foch will be pre-.
scented Saturday morning at IL o'clock
at a reception to be given him by
the federal council in New York.
The medal to Lieut.. Gen. Baron
jacques was presented on Wednesday
through Baron e. de Cartier de
Marchienne. Belgian minister In
Washington. The date for the pres
entation of the medal to General
Diaz has not been set.
The Washington times., 1921-11-18
COLORADO SOCIETY HEARS
SPEECH ON IMMIGRATION

Problems of immigration were ex-
plained last night OF Congressman AL
bert johnson. chairman of the House
Immigration Committee, In an address
before the Colorado State Society at
Thomson School. So
The United States Is confronted
with a serious problem IN restricting
it's immigration, and the few who are
barred certainly are not wanted here"
he said. III an immigrant is not suf-
ficiently intelligent to read and write
in his native tongue, then he should
never be admitted to this country"
The Washington times., 1921-11-18
MARINE ON JOB FOR EVERY
POSTCARD, SAYS WILL HAYS

I'VE supply marine now with
every postcard" said Postmaster Gen
eral Will Hays today as he arrived
at the White House for the regular
cabinet meeting.
your men and my men have Just
reported TO me that there are 1864
marines guarding the mails" declared
the Postmaster General to Secretary
of the Navy DENLY, who came up
at the moment.
And here Is another IL you want
him." said Secretary DENLY, who
served as a sergeant Of marines dur
ing the world war.
The Washington times., 1921-11-18
ICE BUSINESS UNINJURED
BY PROHIBITION LAWS

ATLANTIC CITY, Nov. 1S.-The
effect of prohibition in the ice bust
ness has been slight, 1t was stated at
the fifteenth annual meeting OF the
Eastern Manufacturers Association.
This was explained by Frank p. Pool.
Of Chester, Pa, who said theere has
been a great increase in the soft
drink business and in the use of ice
cream since the dry law went into
effect.
H. w. Prentiss, OF Lancaster, Pa,
urged the ice men to pay greater at
tention to merchandising methods.
The Washington times., 1921-11-18
WESTERN COLLEGE, GRADS
To- HOLD BIG "ROUNDsUP"

A roundup" OF the alumni Of the
big ten universities of the West viii
be staged tomorrow night In the
lounging room of the University
Club. Former students of the uni
versities of Chicago, Illinois, North
western Indiana, Wisconsin, Purdue.
Michigan. Minnesota, Ohio State and
Iowa, will gather at the ::get-to-
gether" affair.
r. B. Brown, Of the University of
Illinois, arranged for the round up"
and Miss Gertrude Van Hoesen has
promised an evening of entertain
ment and dancing.
The Washington times., 1921-11-18
Weeks ILLNESS
HA[TSDEhL FOR
MUsGLESHOA[5
Secretary Unable to Meet Ford.
Hoover confers With Bidder
For Nitrate Plant.
BY WILLIAM X. HUTCHINSON.
international News Service.

Henry Ford and Secretary Of War
Weeks will not confer today on the
Ford proposals to take over the
Muscle Shoals nitrate plant, as sched-
uled, unless Secretary Weeks has a
rapid recovery from an attack of in
digestion which he suffered this
morning.
Secretary of Commerce Hoover will
confer with Ford IL the Secretary OF
War is unable to keep the appoint
ment.
Physicians attending Secretary
Weeks said his condition was not
serious, but that IT was inadvisable
for him to leave his home.
His illness may delay.final decision
on the Ford proposals, because even
though Secretary = Hoover has been
named as the Government repre-
sentative to confer with Ford, 1t will
be Secretary Weeks who will make
recommendations to Congress on the
Ford offer.
The Washington times., 1921-11-18
Plans Lunch Room Union.

Washington restaurant and lunch
room workers are invited to attend
meetings at Socialists hall, 81 f
street northwest, next Tuesday and
Wednesday evenings. when Nicholas
A. NParaskakis, union organizer from
New York. will explain his plans to
beftefit working conditions In Wash
ington food shops. ~.
The Washington times., 1921-11-18
Printers A. L. Names Delegates

Commander Francis +. Miller.
Nathan Williams. Charles l.. Ladson
and Thomas A. McDonough will rep
resent the Bureau OF Engraving and
Printing post of the American Legion
Mt the department convention. The
next meeting OF the post will be held
Jointly with the Ladies' Auxiliary
sunday December IL, ....
The Washington times., 1921-11-18
To Fete Women Delegates.

The four women advisory dele
gates to the arms CONFERENCE.-The.
Thomas G.. Winter, Mrs. Katherine
Phillip Edison, Mrs. Eleanor Franklin
Egan, and Mrs. Charles Sumner
Bird-will he entertained by the
Women's City Club at luncheon Sat.
urday December 3. Mrs. Lyman y.
Swormstedt. president OF the club,
will preside. Mrs. Laura A. Brad.
ley is chairman of arrangements.
The Washington times., 1921-11-18
5 WOMEN WILL
HEAR 'FATTYS'
DEATH DEFENSE
Game Of Wits Played by McNab
and District Attorney
Brady.
By ELLIS III. MARTIN,
international News Service.

| SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 1S.-The
game of chess which has been played
here all week with women members
of the jury panel as pawns and the
future liberty Of Roscoe ("Fatty')
Arbuckle as the prize was near an
end today.
One or two more moves and the
game played with consummate skill
by Gavin McNab. chief counsel for
the defense, and District Attorney
Matthews Brady for the State. will
be over. And then the taking Of
testimony will begin. But old haEds
at criminal practice will hold the
case was won or lost In the selection
Of the jury.
Never in the memory of local courts
has a Jury been selected with more
care than has that which will sit in
judgment on Americas heavyweight
laugh producer of the screen. Many
have been the comments on the high
caliber of the jury panel examined.
And the jury now in the box un.
questionably represents the cream OF
the panel.
A GametOf Wits.
Shifting the pawns about with per.
feet finesse. Brady and McNab for
four days have matched wits-Brady
silently working through his assist
ant and mouthpiece. Milton U'Ren.
nod Of his head or sign of his
hand indicating his desire. McNab,
urbane and suave, eloquent at times.
and always ingratiating, carrying on
his broad shoulders the burden Of
the fascinating game. but always
needing the whispered and written
promptings of his staff OF three
young assistants.
The first move today was to be
made by Judge Harold Louderbeck.
Last night when jury was all but
sworn. George r. Morgan, one Of
the first jurors accepted. arose, and
announced his state Of mind would
not permit him to remain on the
jury. The State used the last per-
emptory challenge threat held to
the last over the head Of the de-
fense-to remove the talesman called
in his place.
Fayors ArbucIxIe,
Then came L. J. Greenfield. who ad-
defendant, but which he said would
not prevent him from rendering a
fair verdict. Their last peremptory
challenge gone. the State fought
bitterly to keep him off the jury.
The juror. smarttng under the at
tack, commenced a verbal assault on
the district attorney when Judge
Louderbeck halted him and adjourned
court until today when he will decide
whether Greenfield remains. II he
stays, an alternate JurorT-the thir-
teenth-will be selected to guard
against mistrial in the event OF sick
ness of any OF the first twelve. II
Greenfield goes off, his successor
must be chosen, and then the thir-
teenth member.
The defense has its ace in the hole
to use il ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS chal-
lenge.
1t seems certain that the jury will
have on II five women-four OF them
married and one single. Out Of
thirteen women on the jury panel,
twelve have been drawn. There ex-
lists the possibility that this last
woman Juror may be drawn today
and il accepted will make the jury
half women.
District Attorney Brady will make
the opening statement to the jury,
following its final selection, and the
case will be on.
The Washington times., 1921-11-18
Tanner Gets Anthrax.

WILMINGTON, Del, Nov. 49,
Hugh Kelley. sixty years old, OF 212
South Jackson street, was yesterday
found to be suffering from anthrax
kelley's home was quarantined and
he was removed to a hospital. The
disease Is usually fatal. It. has cen
tered In his left eye. Kelley is an old
leather tanner.
The Washington times., 1921-11-18
EIGHT ARE DROWNED WHEN
OHIO RIVER BOAT SINKS

CINCINNATI, Nov. 18.-Eight per.
sons are reported to have lost their
lives when the Ohio river steamboat,
Chilo, struck a submerged pier and
sank at New Richmond. Ohio, last
night.
Capt. Jack West Ia said to be among
those drowned. New Richmond is
about fifteen miles from Cincinnati.
The Washington times., 1921-11-18
OYSTER TALKS
With HARDING
/ 0NNEWCHIEF
Continued, from First Page)

ment without several years residence
In the Capital.
Captain Peck is in charge of No. 2
police precinct at the present time.
Commissioner Oyster holds that Peck
has a record second to none In the
police department. g..
Captain Sullivan, in the several
terms he has served as acting major
and superintendent, has demonstrated
his ability to handle the department.
AS the situation stood today, the
Commissioners are awaiting formal re-
quest from Major Gessford for retire
ment before any definite action is
taken.
The Washington times., 1921-11-18
Truck Runs Down Bow.

Walter Taylor, fourteen years old
colored, 262 Warner street northeast
suffered a broken collarbone and sew
oral fractured ribs this morning wher
~ was struck by an auto truck a
Florida avenue and Twelfth stree
northeast.
The Washington times., 1921-11-18
Aged Woman Run Down.

Mrs. Mary A. Orme, seventy years
old, Alton apartments, Hopkins
place and p street northwest. sui.
fered a broken arm and bruises when
she was knocked down by an auto.
mobile last night at Twelfth and
h streets northwest.
The Washington times., 1921-11-18
GIRL SIGNS
PAPERS IN
BALM SUIT
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: yesterday in her apartment answer
ing questions of reporters and tele-
phone calls from friends. When
asked II she would consent to marry
the Congressman should he drive up
to her door with a marriage license,
she expressed a broad smile, and
then fixed her gaze on a Maxfield
Parrish mural and replied:
We'll. you see. / would first have
to know all about the Congressmans
rich oil wells. which he told me about
during our courtship."
And Anna would have to take
+. time to consider" her mother said,
! rallying to the support of her
daughter.
(; Miss Niebel. in her petition, charges
. that the Congressman called upon her
several times in Washington, while
she was entered in his beauty con-
test. and that on August 81, 1921, he
proposed to her and she accepted
him.
The petition asking that her
5 another be made her guardian asserts:
THAT there exists a cause for action
fin favor Of said infant against Manuel
iHerrick, as defendant, for breach of
promise to marry. We intend start.
ling suit for $4,000 to compensate the
cplaintiff for damages she has sus-
tained by reason Of said breach"