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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-08
HEALTHSERV|CE
Up IN THE SENATE
Management Attacked and
Defended During Debate of
Sundry Civil Bill.

The public health service was at
! tackled and defended in the Senate to-
day during the consideration Of the
sundry civil appropriation bill. Sena-
tor Smoot Of Utah insisted that the
officials of the service were violating
the law or acting without authority
OF law in allowing longevity pay and
Communication of quarters to admin
istrative assistants" nurses and other
employees.
I'D like to call the attention OF the
senate to what is going on In the
public health service before we ap-
propriate any more money for the
service, said Senator Smoot. He was
speaking to an amendment offered by
senator Robinson of Arkansas. pro-
vlding for considerable increase in
the number of regular officers of the
service.
Wants an Investigation.
want thorough Investigation of
the whole service said Senator
Smoot. we know the surgeon gen
eral and we know that he is a good,
honest man. But he Is surrounded by
a lot of men who have no respect for
H@ress or for the laws of Congress.
God help the Treasury II they are to
be allowed to continue with their pro
gram"
Senator Smoot said that there are
administrative assistants receiving
longevity pay, communication Of quar-
tiers and the bonus, in addition to their
regular salary. One of these men. he
said. clerk. was receiving. all told,
$2.S43.
Senator Jones Of Washington asked
IT there was any law allowing the
payment of longevity pay and com
mutation to such employees. Senator
Smoot insisted there was not
Senator Jones asked why the con-
troller Of the Treasury paid these
amounts If there was no authority of
law for doing so. Senator Smoot re-
piled that he was Investigating it
Senator Robinson, entering a de-
Tense Of the service. declared that
what was needed was a large increase
in the number Of regular officers. Then
1t would be possible, he said, to get
the work done more economically and
efficiently.
The Robinson amendment was lost
and the Senate began consideration
| of other amendments relating to hos
pitalization of the disabled soldiers
An effort will be made to get a final
vote on the sundry civil bill today
| and then to begin consideration of the
post Office appropriation bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-08
RETAIL eRocERs PLAN
FOR COLLECTIVE BUYING
Organisation Expects Is Save Is
Per Cent by Pooling An
Daily Orders.

R1Ans for cooperative buying by $50
3oAf members Of the American Grocers'
0ocety were laid last night at a meeting
% the organization. at its headquarters,
~ Louisiana avenue.
BY these plans the individual orders of
retA4 grocers who are members of the
org hixation will be GROUPED and buy
ing tvill be collective. This is expected
to CIT down costs approximately Is per
csnE according to Vice President C. B.
Pinckney, who declared that the saving
would be made IN centralized distribu-
ton, lower rates for larger orders and
00cent transportation. ..- f
The orders for the day will be tele-
phoAed to the secretary Of the or
gAntBation on the afternopn previous.
He was empowered by fhe meeting
1ast night TO Distribute .the orders
70 . buying comnnfttse! which will be
appointedE by the presideHt, who will
eupertntend the wholesale purchase
for tho entire group
Tho buying COMMITTEES Is to be
formed Of members OF the associa-
ton experienced in certain lines.
Distinctive painting n the stores
Of members of the association was
advocated and q Committee. was au-
thofised to obtain s3e0s~display en-
haemS for members of the associ-
alton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-08
VOTE ON AMENDMENTS.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. February g.
Polls in the sixty-seven counties OF
Alabama were opened at o'clock to-
day for the voters to pass upon two
pending constitutional amendments,
one Of which has already been de-
clared unconstitutional by the su-
preme court.
The question involved in the court
decision is a proposal to amend an
amendment to the constitution, so as
to allow an increase of 1 per cent on
five million dollars of good roads
bonds which the state would issue
The court last Thursday in an opin-
ion held that the original amendment
was invalid because it was illegally
submitted.
When the court decision was an
nounced, state officials decided to al
low the voters of the state to pass
upon the question today az scheduled
under the election laws, with the
idea in view that the whole question
might be reconsidered by the court.
The other amendment deals with
the extension Of discretionary powers
for state registrars enrolling prospective
voters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-08
EXPLOSION BLAME FIXED.
Memphis Workman Said to Have
Failed to Heed Warning.

Federal investigation Of the gaso-
line vapor explosion at Memphis, jan
uary "a, which cost the lives of eleven
persons and serious injury of many
more as well as extensive property
damage, indicates that the disaster
was another horrible example" of
failure of workmep to heed prescribed
precautions in handling explosive
mattert says a report made public
today by the bureau Of mines.
Andrew Mckinley, negro workman
who persisted, opened a tank car of
highly volatile ABSORPTION gasoline
without first relieving pressure in
the tank, as the precautions require,
the statement says.
1.-The explosion is an example Of what
might take place at any time and In
any city by deviation from the pre-
cautionary measures for handling
any type 81 gasoline" the statement
said, ''bnt more especially na:ura:-gas
gasoline"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-08
UNION TO GET ADVICE
ON TRANSFERS ISSUE
Question Of Department Practice
Likely to Be Deferred to Joint
Congressional Committee.

Tho whole question OF transfers
and retransfers in government de-
partments here may be placed by
Hed@ral Employees Union, No. 2, in
the hands Of the joint congressional
decentralization committee for solu-
ton ..
Resolutions have been presented to
the union which would seek to have
all transfers of employees who have
previously been Transferred made
only on condition that the retransfer
place the clerk back at the lowest
basic wage Of clerks
This would also apply to such en-
ployes as have been discharged, but
later manage to secure another ap-
Dointment, according to the resolu-
ton now in the hands OF the resolu-
ton committee Of the administrative
committee Of the union.
With the demise Of the reclassifica-
ton commission the government en-
p1oyes were left without any court
Of appeals. and the new committee is
being looked to by many federal
workers with high hopes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-08
THE WEATHER.

District Of Columbia. cloudy and un.
settled, with rain late tonight or to-
morrow: slightly colder tonight, low
eDt temperature near freezing; mod
crate north east and east winds.
Maryland, cloudy and unsettled, with
rain late tonight or tomorrow: slight
ly colder tonight; moderate northease
and east Winds.
virginfz unsettled tonight and to-
morrow. probably rain; somewhat
colder tonight; fresh northeast and
West Virginia, rain tonight and to-
morrow: warmer tomorrow.
Records for Twenty-Four Hours.
Thermometer-4p PM, 81; s p.m.. 50.
IL midnight. At; 4 am. As; 8 am. a.:
noon, 40.
Barometer pm. so.o7: 8 p.m..
1908; II midnight, 1898; 4 am, 5000;
8 am. 30.13; noon, 1922.
Highest temperature. s4.s. occurred
at 3:45 pm. yesterday.
Lowest temperature, 40.5. occnrred
at noon today.
Temperature same date last year
Highest, SO; lowest. 80.
Condition of the Water.
Temperature and condition of the
water at am: Great Falls, tempera-
ture, Il; condition. 20.
Tide Tables.
FURNISHED by United Statas coast and
geodetic survey
Today-Low tide, 2:46 am. and 2:5s
pm; high tide. 1928 am. and S:44 nm
Tomorrow-Low tide, 1924 am. and
s:39 pm: high tide, 8:06 am. and Sal
pm.
The Sun and Moan.
Today-Sun rose. 7:0S an; sun sets,
5:37 pm. >'
Tomorrow-Sun rises, TOT am: sun
sets, $3.50 pm.
Moon rises. 7:06 am; sets, e:s2 pm.
half hour after sunset,
weather In Various Citiea.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-08
JURY OBTAINED TO TRY
w. C. HALL AT MANASSAS
Defense Scores Point in Trial Of
Former Prohibition Officer,
Charged With Murder.

MANASSAS. Va. February (Spe-
cial-The jury which will try for
tho third time the case Of W. c. Han.
former state prohibition officer. was
impaneled here today a little after
court convened. Hall is charged with
the murder Of Raymond Shackelford
and Lawrence Hudson on the Valley
turnpike, near Fishers Hill, Shenan-
doah county. March 2e, 1919. The
slain men are alleged to have been
transporting whisky.
The defense scored its FIRST point
a little after the trial began today
when Judge Samuel G. Brent ruled
out any reference to a former con-
viction in a Richmond court of Joseph
Williams. only witness to tho shoot
ing, and regarded by the defense as
it's star witness"
In presenting hts opening state
ments to the court, Judge Tavenner
chief counsel for the prosecution,
sought to disqualify Williams as q
witness by directing the courts at
tention to the fact that the witness
had been convicted by a Richmond
court on q charge of voluntary man
slaughter. The case later waa an
pea1ed, q writ of error granted and
q retrial ordered. Judge Brent ruled
the reference was not permissible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-08
FOUR ARE INDICTED
0NMURDER CHARGE
Three CoIored Boys Accused
of Killing Storekeeper.
Other Indictments.

The mystery which has shrouded the
killing Of Simon Miller in an attempt
to rob his store, Sherman avenue and
Lamont street, September II, 1913
may be dispelled as the result of an
indictment reported today by the
grand jury against three colored boys
The police have sought vainly for the
perpetrators of the crime and only re-
Gently secured information which led
to the indictment. Those accused are
Roy Gordon, Aloysius Chase and Ru-
fus Gordon.
The grand jury charges the trio
with murder in the first degree, alleg-
ing that they were engaged in per-
petrating crime when one of the
assai1ants shot and killed Miller.
FIRST degree murder also is charged
against William Joseph Carroll in
connection with the death of his wife
Catherine. December IA last. at their
home, 1915 X street southeast The
wife was employed and had returned
to her home. it was reported, later
than her husband expected A quar-
rel ensued, and Carroll is alleged tc
| have choked his wife. When she had
run into the yard of neighbor to
escape, Carroll, following, shot and
killed her, it is charged
Others indicted and the charges
against them are: Clarence Tucker
| and Amanda Smith, grand larceny,
William T. R. Jones, Thomas Russell
William Cloughton and Frederick M
Burrs. housebreaking and larceny
| Jacob A Handy and J. c. Black. joy
riding; Joseph Murray, writing oh.
| jectionable letters: Vernon C. Nc.
Randolph, bigamy; Randolph NJ. Raw.
lett, Warren ]. Brown, Arthur Blum,
| and David w. Paris, non-support
| Edward McLeish and Algernon s
Simkins, carnal knowledge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-08
HUNGARY ASKS CHANGE
IN METHODS OF q. s.
IN DEPORTING ALIENS

Representations have been made
to the State Department by the
Hungarian government concerning
the manner of deportation Of un-
desirable aliens from the United
States.
The representations, which were
transmitted through the Swedish
minister here, said deported aliens
had been at such liberty aboard
vessels as to permit them to or
ganize propaganda against the
governments of Europe, which has
produced certain undesirable re-
suits" in Hungary. The State De-
partment was asked to have aliens
deported from the United States
segregated aboard vessels.
Because of what officials de-
scribed as the "vagueness'' of the
Hungarian representations and the
absence of American jurisdiction
over the aliens once they leave
American shores, it is not regarded
as likely that the State Depar tment
will find it possible to comply
with the Hungarian governments
request.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-08
BRITAIN MAY LOSE
AFRICAN COLONIES
Southern Provinces Voting on
Secession or Self Governing
Allegiance to Crown.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON, February S.-No less vital
an Issue than the secession OF an I'M
portant state of the British empire
by ballot arises in the election to-
day of a new legislative assembly
in the Union Of South Africa. In Eng
land it is considered that few more
important elections have taken place
in a British dominion.
Rroadly the question 10 whetner
South Africa, comprising the provinces
of the Cape Of Good Hope, Natal,
Transvaa1 and Orange Free state,
shall continue it's allegiance to the
King of England as one OF the self
governing dominions of the empire.
or whether the South African Union
shall set up as an Independent re-
public
English sympathfes naturally are
with the loyalist sections Of South
Africa. Both sections are, however.
admired for their decision to settle
differences by the ballot, rather than
by more drastic means.
At the head of the loyalist section
of the South African population of
approximately 100000 IL Gen. J. C.
SHUTS, former Boer general, now
prime minister Of the union. Opposed
to him Is Gen. Hertzog, also . former
Boer military leader.
Gen. SHUTS represents the large
British element OF the population and
that portion of the Dutch population
which believes that the union formed
in 1909 is the solution Of the political
problem. Gen. Hertzog leads the 'ir-
reconcilables," the opponents of the
lost cause of the Beers.
In the general elections Of March.
1920, the Hertzog party obtained for
'ty-four seats in the, legislative as
sembly, thus becoming numerically
the largest party. It was supported in
it's opposition to the Smutz govern
ment by a labor party Of twenty
seven.
The result today is said to hinge
on the successor the brit ord Pm OF
on the success Of the third, or balance
OF power, party. that Of labor. English
political observers expect q small but
working majority for Gen. SHUTS.
1t is predicted here that labor's
representation is likely to be cut
down by today's balloting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-08
VISITS INDEPENDENCE HALL
o'Cal1aghan Sees Liberty Bell and
Delivers Speech.

PHILADELPHIA, February 81
Donal o'Callaghan. lord mayor OF
Cork. yesterday visited Independence
Hall. He placed his hand on the Lib.
erty Bell, and. after speaking of the
friendly greetings he had received
here. said:
THE associations here remind me
Of the conditions in ireland. These
relics Of liberty typify the passage OF
your country from slavery to free
dom. have sincere hopes the
American people will not fail to ap-
preciate these relics and live up to
the high ideals they represent, and
see that their own country not only
remains free herself, but will also
remain the hope and help of other
people who are struggling for free
DOM"
He left in the afternoon for Albany
N.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-08
PLEDGE MAN FAIR TRIAL.
Georgians Ask Indians to Surren-
der Negro Accused Of Murder.

SYLVESTER, Ga, February "a
resolution addressed to Gov. Mccray
Of Indiana, pledgfng every protection
and impartial trial for Mace Giddens,
a negro held in Indiana for the mur-
der Of deputy sheriff of this county,
was adopted here last night by q. citi-
zens' mass meeting. Gov. McCray had
sent a representative. W. A Guthrie,
to the county to investigate conditions
before acting on an extradftion appli-
cation in the case. Guthrie was given
a copy Of the resolution to carry back
to the governor
Attorneys for Gfddens in Indiana op-
posed exeraditfon on the plea that he
would be in danger Of lynch law II
sent back. Gov. McCray held q hear
ing. at which officers Of this county
were present but deferred action as
to e1tradition until he could send his
own invest igators. Gfdden is in Jail at
Crown Point, Ind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-08
j. s. LABOR BOARD
HEARS R. R. AGENTS
Union Leaders Delighted
With Presidents Refusal
to Enter Controversy.
BY the Associated Press.

| BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, February 8.-Evidence in
behalf of the Brotherhood of aRilroad
Station Agents, an independent rail
organization. was presented to the
United States Railroad Labor Board to-
day in the hearing of the controversy
P. j. Coyle, president of the organiza-
ton, asked specifically for three rules
which the organization desires incor-
porated in all agreements with the
railroads. These rules are:
Time and one-half for all work in
excess Of eight hours.
Time and one-half for work on Sun
days and holidays.
Established by universal rule vaca-
lions with pay; one week for employees
of over one year and less than two
years service and two weeks for all
employees Of two years or over in the
service.
Lauds Presfdent's Action.
The refusal of President Wilson to
intervene in the controversy over rail-
road wages was q complete vindica-
ton Of the stand assumed by the rail-
road employees, B. M. Jewell, president
of the railroad employees department
Of the American Federation of Labor.
declared in a statement here. The
decision Of the President, he said.
placed the Jurisdiction of wages and
working conditions under the Railway
Labor Board. while financial matters
are retained for adjudication by the
Interstate Commerce Commission.
This decision was the result Of claims
advanced by railroad executives that
the carriers must adjust wages or
face bankruptcy. The President re-
fused to submit the matter to Con-
gress. Mr.. Jewell's statement reads,
in part:
"The telegram Of the President has
made it perfectly clear that the labor
board should conf1ne it's jurisdiction
strictly to controversies as to wages
and working conditions, leaving finan-
cial matters to the Interstate Com
merce Commission. Mr.. Atterbury,
therefore, made a serious mistake in
applying to the labor board for 1inan-
cial assistance.
To Seek Orderly Adjustment.
Mr.. Atterbury has cast aspersions
upon railroad employees which we cam
not permit to pass uncontroverted. We
feel that It is our duty also to show
that Mr.. Atterbury is in reality the
railroad representative Of the sinis-
ter. anti-union movement which IL be-
ing heavily financed and suppoted
under the guise Of a so-ca1led open
shop campaign. We shall do this in
an orderly way before the railroad
labor board"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-08
TO HOLD POVERTY DANCE.

The Mutual Relief Association of
IAnsbur1h & Bro. announces the pres
1ntAx5on Of a poverty dance" to be
g1ve1 In tho Arcade ballroom F'ebru-
afy Is ut $50 pm. Prizes will be Of
1ered TOR the most ragged clothes.
Ihe tickets themselves are printed In
an pnusual tmanner. being on the
oeooest grade of paper obtainable
ma codfAtning many typographical err
o. THIS unique dance. The general
ooopttSee oonsists Of B. W. Holmes.
cnAnnan; George C. De Neale. Sidney
Ua1nhetsser. Warren Dreibeibies,
5e@ee g .CnAuan and HEidiam 3,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-08
TWO KILLED, FIVE
HURT IN IRISH WAR
Banditry and Shooting A.
trays Continue Unchecked.
Military Fire on Crowd.
By the Associa ted Press.


| DUBLIN, February Numerous
shooting affairs and outrages were re-
ported from various sections today.
Three masked men raided the Rig
gott street branch of the National
Bank in Dublin today. eluded police
pursuit and escaped with $1,000.
Two military 1orries were attacked
| in Lennox street near Portobello
bridge tonight. Two bombs were
thrown and a boy was injured, but
there were no casualties among the
soldiers.
Armed men attacked the home Of
Gilbert Fenton on clonkilty. Fenton
both were wounded. the father seri-
ously. A military party entered
Knockagree esterday and ordered
several men to halt. They stampeded
lwhereupon machine gun fire was
opened from the lorry. One boy was
shot dead and two others were
Patrick o'Sullivan and Patrick
OShea, youths were shot Sunday
night in a melee between civilians on
Patrick's quay. Cork. oSullivan died
this morning. O'Shea's condition Is
critical.
Man Insults Caraon.s
BELFAST, February belfast was
stirred this afternoon by a rumor that
Sir Edward Carson, the Ulster leader,
had been attacked on the streets Of
the city. 1t developed, however, that
what really had happened was that
after leaving luncheon at the Re-
form Club Sir Edward had been in
sultingly addressed by An individual.
whose identity was not disclosed, as
the Ulster leaders motor car was
passing through Castle Junction.
Detectives quickly seized the indi-
vidual and protected him. according
to the police, from q crowd which
was displaying tendencies to do the
man violence.
In his speech at the Reform Club
Sir Edward Carson said he had moro
misgivfngs about the financial pro-
visions Of the home rule act than any
others. but If flaws were found he be-
lieved that the government would be
only too ready to meet them half way.
With reference to suggestions that
the grant Of fiscal autonomy would
appease tho republicans and Sim
Fein party, he declared It was USE
less trying to appease them IN that
or any other way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-08
NAMED REVENUE AGENT.
Carlisle Wilmer Of Baltimore
Succeeds a. G. Graham.

has been appointed revenue agent in
charge Of Maryland. Delaware and
the District of Columbia, with head
quarters in Baltimore. succeeding H.
q. Graham, who has been transferred
to, another Office.
In his new position Mr.. Wilmer
will have charge of verifying and
auditing the income and excess
profit returns made by corporations
and individuals Of large holdings.
Ten persons connected with his oficA
are on duty at 1922 Pennsylvania
avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-08
RAPs LACK OF FUNDS.
John W. Abercrombie Says Labor
Department Needed Support.

Inadequate support of Congress and
lack of appropriations given the De-
partment of Labor efrectually to work
in the campaign against anarchists
were held responsible for the in
ability of that department to function
alone' by John w. Abercrombie
former solicitor and acting Secretary
Of Labor, in testimony before the Sem
ate subcommittee on judiciary today.
Mr.. Abercrombie. who is now state
superintendent of education for Ala
bama, testified that Congress gave
the Department of Justice $1,000, 00G
to carry on its war against anarchists
and denied the Labor Department any
funds for that purpose. He explained
it was necessary for that reason, for
his department to cooperate with the
Department Of Justice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-08
SEEK BOY FOR ASSAULT.

Elsie Wilson. twelve years old, re.
siding with her mother near the naya'
magazine below Giesboro, was Grim.
lnally assaulted while on her way
home from Congress Heights School
yesterday afternoon, she told her
mother VIXEN she reached home. Po-
lice of the Anacostia precinct were
notified. An investigation conducted
by Detective McDuffie and other mem
bers of the squad failed to accom-
plish the arrest of the offender, said
by the girl to be a white boy about
sixteen years old She furnished a de.
scription Of her alleged assailant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-08
LEAGUE REPLIES TO BRUCE.

sistant superintendent in charge of
colored schools, had failed entirely
to answer any of the contentious of
his critics were made by speakers
at q meeting Of the Parents League
last night in the Metropolitan A. M.
e. Church. Among those who YER
baIly attacked the colored school Of
fetal were Charles s. Hill, John H.
Wilson, Rev. w. J. Calls. Almond
Scott, Rev. w. d. Jarvis and Rev.
c., NJ Tanner.
They declared Mr. Bruce, in his
address before the School Welfare
League February l., said nothing
new but SIMPLY repeated what he
had said before the Senate select
|committee which investigated the echool