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The Washington herald., 1921-05-27
Naval Experts to Reveal
Marvel of War Science
Next Month.
EXPERIMENTS NOW
SUCCEED IN BRITAIN
Sailorless Navies Seen in
Sea Warfare of
Future.

A war vessel without a captain
or n crew. but maneuvering with
precision under the wireless control
of a distant ship. will form one of
the targets for army and navy avia-
tors in the bombing tests to be held
of the Virginia capes the last of
June.
When the battleship Iowa starts
steaming toward shore, propelled by
an invisible force, while fiers over
head attempt to locate her, science
will have witnessed one of its most
spectacular achievements.
To Use sespIane.-
The attack on the Iowa June IS
will give army and navy airmen a
chance to demonstrate their supe-
riority. Navy men declare they al
ready have displayed a keener will
ingness to take a chance" The
army will use seven seaplanes OBJ
tanned from the navy and four air
ships. having Withdrawn its land
planes. The navy, in addition to ny .
ing four OF the NC flying boats and
IL F-5-Ls, will employ four Martin
bombers. all land planes. II is
agreed that use of a land plane in
wolves greater risk in operating at
sea.
When everything on the Iowa Is
ready for the tests. her engines will
be started. Then she will be aban-
doned and henceforth her fate rests
with an officer aboard the control
ling ship. which may be far distant.
Controlled by Radio.
This officer will send out radio
signals, which will be intercepted
by the aerial on the Iowa and trans
mitted to a radio receiver located be-
low her deck. These signals are am
plified. and will operate electrical
devices which control both the steer
ing gear and the throttle of the en-
gines. The officer in control also
can stop the Iowa whenever ne
desires.
A safety device has been provided
in the form of a time clock. which
automatically will shut down all
machinery in case the radio receiy-
ing apparatus should become mop
eratiye, or in case no control sig
nails are received after a certain
lapse of time.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-27
Col. Harvey Devotes Entire
Time TO Approaching Council

LONDON. May IS. - Col George
Harvey. ambassador to England. has
virtually given UP his entire time TO
consideration OF the problems com
ing before the next meeting Of the
supreme allied council, scheduled TO
be held at BouloGne on June and 4.
European leaders generally are
also turning their attention to the
Importance of the conference. For
eign Minister Sforza. Of Italy. is
busy completing a tentative COM
promise between the British and
French positions.
In the meantime the British war
office has announced that two addi-
tional battalions OF English troops
will soon be sent TO Silesia. making
a total of six in the province.
The British policy is gradually
crystallizinr in favor Of the estab-
lishment Of an allied Gordon cf
troops between the Polish and Ger
man irregulars.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-27
DENLY TO MAKE
CLOSE INSPECTION
OF COAST DEFENSE
Will Decide Whether Pa
cific Base Will Accom-
modate Whole Fleet.

The Importance with which the ad-
ministration views the defense of
the Pacific coast has been empha-
sized by plans which Secretary of
the Navy DENLY is making to con-
duct a personal inspection of the
coast defenses and naval bases.
DENLY hopes to visit the coast In
the early part Of July. he announced
yesterday. He also intends to in
clude Alaska in his itinerary and.
IL possible, to visit Honolulu for an
inspection of Pearl Harbor.
Development Of Naval Policy.
The secretary of the navy's trip.
which constitutes a significant fea-
ture in the development of the ad-
ministration's naval policy, rests
mainly on two phases Of this policy:
1. To determine whether the ma
val bases on the Pacific coast are
adequate. to accommodate the whole
American feet, should an emergency
make IL necessary to concentrate the
whole feet on the west coast.
Alto Investigate the coal resources
of Alaska, with a view OF determin-
ing whether their development will
insure a fuel supply for naval ves-
sells on the Pacific coast.
Deciding Defense Policy.
The first object of Denby's visit
represents a topic that has been the
subject of much contention in de-
Gliding the administrations dekense
policy. After beng attacked as a
real estate proposition" the pro-
posed naval base at Alameda was
defeated when the senate passed on
the naval hill.
Naval experts contend. however,
that II an emergency forced the en-
tire feet to operate in the Pacific,
the United States would suffer a Sc
rious disadvantage because of the
lack of adequate base facilities.
Denby's proposed trip to Alaska
represents u timely effort to develop
new fuel resources in proximity TO
the Pacific coast. The navy depart
ment. it is learned, plans to send
several additional ships to the Pa
cific. These vessels are coal burn
ers
CoaIinE Too Costly.
To supply the Pacific fleet with
coal from middle-western or eastern
points not only is costly, but in
wolves a greater consumption Of
time-an element which would be
highly important in case of war.
Development of a coal supply ac-
cessible to the Pacific is known to
be one of the navy's problems today.
Secretary DENLY, it is understood,
hopes that Alaska may provide the
solution.
President Harding may head the
trip to the coast snd Alaska. He is
desirous of visiting these points. but
has not decided yet whether the
situation in Washington will per.
nit him to make the journey.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-27
Failure in School Tests
Starts WGUe of Suicide

NEW YORK, May. 2s.-The sui
eide Of one little grade school girl
and attempts at self destruction by
three others. all in fear of the hu-
initiation Of hunking their final ex-
sminations, have compelled Mrs.
Ellen o'Grady. former deputy police
commissioner. to send word broad
cast to all New York school chill
dren troubled by their "examina-
tions." inviting them to tell their
troubles to her before doing any
thing rash.
Dear bows and girls" Mrs.
oGrady wrote In an open letter.
there rs always someone who will
understand and help you. Don't at
tempt to harm yourselves After all.
your troubles are only imaginary
The Washington herald., 1921-05-27
Church. Equality
For Women Put Up
To Presbyteries

wINoNA LAKE. Ind. May IS.
Although defeated in their
first effort to secure eligibility
Of women to serve as deacons
and elders in the Presbyterian
church, advocates of equal rights
in the church late today won out
in their efforts to secure a sec
ond referendum on the subject
when the Presbyterian general
assembly here voted to send an
overture dSwn to the Presby-
teries. ThiA overture provides
for making females as we'll as
males eligible to serve as dea-
cons. r-
In this same connection was
brought up a question of whether
the board Of trustees of a church
are subordinate to the elders and
and deacons. the trustees having
no jurisdiction except in relation
to the funds of the church which
are in their keeping.
Business of the general assem-
bly, has been practically con-
cluded. Many of the commits
sioners left for home this even
ing and practically all expect to
depart tomorrow.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-27
OVEN EXPLOSION
ROCKS BUILDINGS

An explosion audible for several
blocks, in the vicinity of New York
avenue and Ninth street which near
ly wecked the building occupied by
the United Candy and Pastry COM
rany's store. 913 Ninth street north
west, occurred about o'clock yes
terday morning when the store
ovens were lighted.
Joseph Rohner. 4s years old.
baker, was knocked down by the
explosion and covered with debris.
He says the explosion occurred when
he attempted to light the baking
ovens. A leak in the gas pipes is
believed to have caused the, ex-
plosion which. caused damage Iesti-
mated at approximately $500, ac-
cording to John H. Carter. 1900 ELL
son street northwest. general man.
ager of the store. Two large sky
lights and the glass pane windows
were shattered and partition in the
store was demolished. Rohner es-
capped with slight injuries.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-27
PARADING HEROES
GET COLD WELCOME
J0bLess Yanks Ask Chi.
cago for Meals Instead
OF Medals.

CHICAGO. May 26.-Four
years ago they marched nway
to training campo and hearts
beat faster as they left.
A few months later they
swept down the Champs Elysees
in Paris and all France cheered.
Two years ago, bronxed
heroes, they came marching
back. The hands played and
Thousands view with each other
I'm honorinE them.
Today they marched again,
some of these same boys abo,.:
500 of them. They marched as
sturdiIy ms ever hut their hearts
were heavy and they looked q
bit discouraged.
Ii was the Buck Privates'
association presenting to Chi
caEo its unemployed. "Hire a
hero- was the appeal of the
doushboys. The parade started
mt noon and swept through the
entire business section.
"What are you going to do
about its" asked one Of the ban
ners.
"a swell memorial.r read an
other.
eve want meals, not medals,'
announced q third, and still an
other read, "Have you got q
job 70 Tn douxhboy or sobf-
The Washington herald., 1921-05-27
BRITISH STRIKE
SEEMS NEAR END
Lloyd George Has Plan for
Submitting to Owners
And Miners.
Especial Gable to The washinrton Herald
and Chicago Tribune.)
By JOHN STEELE.

LONDON. May 2e.-Mine owners
and miners executives meet with
Premier Lloyd George tomorrow
afternoon. 1t is believed the premier
has a cut and dried scheme which
will be acceptable to a large sec
tion of the owners and hiners. 1t
probably embodies less drastic cut
in wages than the owners frst pro-
posed.
The premier's scheme, il is said.
contenplates a truce in order to get
the. miners working and then ar
range a permanent peace through
arbitration. The miners are ready to
abandon the natiq(al pool IL they
can get reasonably wages based on
the cost of living.
II Lloyd Georges proposition will
be as indicated, the miners execu-
tives will call for ballot imme-
diately. A prominent miner said the
result would be an acceptance. The
red and reactionary element of the
miners and owners are stiil striv-
ing to prevent peace. but their
trouble-makins power is dwindling.
(Copyrisht, 1871
The Washington herald., 1921-05-27
British Steer Ships
By Wireless Control

LONDON, May IS. - Successful
tests of a method by which dreao-
nourhts may be steered and con-
trolIed by wireless from a land sta
tion have been carried out by the
British admiralty in waters on
SOUTHAMPTON
Experiments have been going on
for the past month with the ut
most secrecy, Trials were hrst
made with coastal patrol boats, then
with large vessels and finally with
the dreadnoughts.
Responds to Radio.
The great dreadnought. without
a single man aboard, but with
steam up and with its steering ap-
paratus connected with an auto
matte wireless receiving set. was
sent out in the midst of the ship
ping in the busy Solent. At a
speed varying from IL to 10 Knots
an hour, the great ship responded
10 every wireless command"
The operator was able TO ma
neuyer the gigantic ship with the
same ease as he did the tiny patrol
boats
Naval experts here hail the sue
cessfuI operation of the dread
noughts by wireless as the great
est single advancement of 100 years.
and are predicting manless navies
for the future. They are expert
menting with firing guns by wire
less. Admiral Sims, in the course
of an informal conversation, de-
clared that the successful tests
marked one Of the greatest advance
ments in naval history.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-27
Judge Landis to TraUeI
In Cab of Locomotive

CHICAGO. May 26.-Judge Lands
feels he needs a little excitement.
When the Broadway Limited of
the Pennsylvania line leaves for
New York Sunday. the jurist. with
a red bandana around his neck and
a pair of overalls over his natty
grays. will take his place beside
Mike Shea. the engineer.
Judge Lands will ride in the en-
gine as far as Fort Wayne. Ind.
the end of the division. After that.
the Judge seems to feel that he'd
be willing to go back to the Pull
msn-but you never can tell about
Judge Lands.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-27
Italy Sponsoring
Autonomous State
In Upper Silesia
Especial Cable 10 rhs washi,stsu Herald
and chieaSs Tribzns.)

Special Cable 10 rhs washi,gtsu Hsrsi
and chieAss Tribuns.)
PARIS, May ga proposal
for the creation Of upper ST.
lesia into an autonomous state.
under the directorship OF the
supreme council of the league
of nations. is expected TO be
made at the Boulogne confer
ence next week by Count
Sforza. Italian foreign minister.
with British backing. Ameri-
can support for the plan is eS-
pected.
The Italian scheme provides
for granting a few small in
dustrial communities along the
Polish frontier to the Poles and
several large towns. where the
German population is in the
majority, to Germany. The bal
ance Of the district. including
the chief Industrial centers.
which are surrounded by Polish
Inhabitants, will be made into
an independent state. according
to the plan.
(copyrieht, tis1i.)
The Washington herald., 1921-05-27
Mob Tars and Feathers
Alleged Wife Beater

SHREVEPORT. La, Nav 2s-
Fourmaskedl men today kidnapped
JACK Morgan, weIl known local man,
carried him out into the country in
an sufomooiie and there whipped.
tarred and feathered him.
Wnen seized by the men Morgan
was leaving the Jail where he had
oeen held for the alleged whipping
of his 15-year-old wife.
The attack upon Morgan was at
fribnted to the rumors concerning
alleged cruelties to his young wife
The Washington herald., 1921-05-27
AMERICANS GOLF
HOPES BLASTED BY
DEFEAT OF WRIGHT
The Youthful Bostonian
Makes Gallant Stand
Against British Foe.
Especial Gable 10 The Washington Herald
snd New York rribune.)
by GRANTLAND RICE.

LIVERPOOL. Eng, May 26.-The
gods of golf after all will fasten a
cleaster to the blade to British
cleek. Young Fred Wright, of Bos-
ton. the sole surviving American.
passed out of the championship
tournament in the sixth round to-
day upon the crest of a raw, roister-
ing gale, after one of the greatest
and most soui-stirring matches of
the tournament.
Fighting gallantly. the youthful
Bostonian was beaten on the nine
teenth green by Bernard Darwin.
golf writer Of the London Times
and grandson of Charles Darwin.
famous scientist. Wright sank with
colors flying. a victim at last of
keen green shyness with victory
almost in sight.
After a steady start through
blustery winds which romped over
the parboiled course. the lone Amer
lean left in the meeting stood three
up at the ninth with few mistakes.
Darwin working desperately. but
extremely nervous. looked lost at
the tenth. This hole proved to be
the turning of the match
Wright Loses Confidence.
Wright <on in two while Darwin
was on in three and was apparently
four down and beaten. But Wright
for the first time took three puts
and from that point on lost con-
fdence and touch. This slip gave
Darwin new courage and he began
playing with renewed determine
tion and rare nerve in an uphill
fight.
At the eleventh Wright again
missed a short putt for a half and
at the twelfth was bunkered, thus
CONTINIrFD on PAGE sTx
The Washington herald., 1921-05-27
AIR OFFICER WEDS
WASHINGTON GIRL


RICHMOND, Va. May 26.-Lieut.
Guy Kirkseys of the army air sta
! tion at Langley field. Va, originally
from Dallas. Texas, and Mrs Halle
10. Chandlee, of Washington, were
married here this afternoon As
both had been divorced. some diff
|ficulty was experienced in getting
a clergyman to tie the knot. DR..
John ]. Wicker, of Leigh Street
Baptist church, agreed to perform
the ceremony upon being convinced
it was through no fault of either
that they had been divorced.
The marriage took place in the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Bernard w.
Lipscomb. sos Floyd avenue, friends
OF she bride.
The bride was originally Miss
Halle Keys. of Washington.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-27
Cyclone and Electrical
Storm Strike Oklahoma

OKLAHOMA CITY. Okla. May 2s.
"A cyclone is reported to have
struck ct Edmond Okla ~ m1es
north Of here. early tonight De-
tails are lacking because of Grip
pied wire communication. .r.
A heavy rain, accompanied by a
high wind and severe electrical
storm, hit Oklahoma City about the
same time.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-27
TEN THOUSAND TONS OF COLD
GIVE US. WORLDS BIGGESTPnE
Over One-Third of Available Wealth Now
Rests in American Treasury Vaults.

Totals over $3aoooooooo and is of third Of
total available worlds supply estimated $oooooooooo
Would completely fill Of Eve capacity
there would be fortune left over
spread along paving surface half inch thick would effect
golden automobile highway wide miles long
If piled in one room would 10000 cubic feet of
space.
distributed throughout the country but erd Of
under heavy guard point constituting the single
pile of gold in the world
The Washington herald., 1921-05-27
Mexico Dep0rting Red s
Refugees from America

LAREDO. Texas. May 26.-Ameri-
can radicals are rapidly being de-
ported from Mexico. it was learned
here today.
Two men were being held today
awaiting federal action and five
more are expected to be sent over
the Rio Grande within week upon
orders of President, obregon.
Fort Meter. formerly of Cincin-
natl. Is expected to- be tried for al
legged conspiracy to evade the draft
The Washington herald., 1921-05-27
Brings Legion Message,

Capt Rickenbacker. American
war ace. planned to pass over this
city about o'clock Friday after
noon. dropping circulars contain
ing the Memorial day message from
National Commander +. W. Gall
braith, jr., of the American Legion.
to legionnaires of the District of
Columbia.
Capt Rickenbacker is a charter
member of George Washington post,
No. /, of this department of the
legion. and one of the main pur-
poses of his record-breaking flight
is to boost before the general pub
lie the name of the American Le-
gion and the purposes and ideals
for which that organization exists.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-27
German Populace Welcomes
British Troops with Flowers
Special Cable 10 The Washington Herald
and Chicago Irfbune)

Special Cable 10 The Washington Herald
and Chicago 1ribune.)
BERLIN. May 26.-How greatly
the relations between Germany and
England have changed was illus
trsted today when people in many
parts OF the country eagerly
awaited the passage Of 1900 British
troops en- route TO Silesta from
Cologne. some with flowers ana
others with free food.
In Oppeln the finest barracks
have been prepared and when the
English arrive the entire population
will hail them as the saviors Of the
country. German Silesia is specu-
isting as to whether the British
will take up positions on the vol
unteers battle line To aid in driving
the Polish insurgents from the de-
ing work.
(copyrisht, la2ll
The Washington herald., 1921-05-27
Kattowitz Without Food,
But Holds Out Against
Dictator.
BRAND WINS VOTE
IN FRENCH SENATE
Allied Premiers Study
Plan to Settle Boun-
dary in Silesia.
Especial Cable 70 The Washington Herald
and Chicago Irib1ne.)
ny T.. q. WALTER

ny u. ". WALTER
WITH THE INsURGENT HEAD
QUARTERS IN KATTowITz. May
2e.-Children are dying for want OF
milk and the men and women in
Kattowitz. the coal capital Of upper
silesis. are in the grip Of starvation
as result Of coercive measures
taken by Dictator Korfanty in the
hopes OF smashing the opposition Of
the railway authorities to Polish in
surgent control Of communication.
After IS hours isolation the in
habitants found their water supply
cut by the insurgents. With their
meat and foodstuffs fast disappear
ing, the lack Of water brought Ia.
people to the verge Of agony. The
authorities have made efforts 10
maintain supply Of water and milk
for the hospitals and orphanages.
Mothers with infants in their arms
throng the city hall in despair,
seeking milk permits. When rain
fell yesterday the streets were
crowded with barrels and buckets
from which. when they were hlled,
the people drank eagerly.
Wars q. RaIIroads-
korfanty declared war on the
kattowitz railroad administration
center when it rejected his de-
mands for admission 10 the direc-
tors meetings. As long as he is kept
out horfanty will not restore traffic
IN the insurgent region. thus con-
demning Kattowitz TO Industrial
chaos and possibly TO a country
wide bolshevist revolution.
Despite the daily increasing hard
ships the population is courageousiv
withstanding Korfanty's strsngls
hold. A delegation Of civic bodies
approached khrfanty. who refused
TO deal with them until the railroad
directors submit TO his demands. II
is likely the railway authorities
will hold out until aid comes from
the outside
With the telephone. telegraph and
postal service discontinued the city
Is getting little news Of German at
tacks. The kattowitz newspapers
are eNhortinE the Inhabitants TO
stand firm. the newsboys crying lit
is better to die than to surrender
Copyright, 1871
The Washington herald., 1921-05-27
Makes Getaway.

REDWOOD CITY. Cal. May es.-
Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker succeed
ed in getting away on his trans
continental trip Thursday after be-
ing delayed from an early start
by heavy fog after he had flown
IS miles to Martinez. He returned
and left again at s:22 a. m.
The American ace will try 20 reach
Washington by tomorrow night. but
he doIsbts that this will be pos
sibIe. He will make all effort TO
arrive at the capital in time for
a banquet to be given by the Met
ropolitan club in Washington Sat
urday night. however.
Ace Travels Light.
The daring flyer is riding light" ("
all accessories having been cut down
to minimum. enabling him to carry
$50 gallons of gasoline and 30 gal
Ions Of oil. enough for a 24-hour
trip. He has two big bottles of
coffee in the cockpit with a rubber
hose attached. and a box of sand
witches within reach so that eat
ing and drinking will not bother
him.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-27
SENATE TO STUDY
MINGO WAR CAUSE

A senatorial investigation Of the
Industrial upheaval in the coal fields
of Mingo county. W. Va, which has
led to open warfare between strik-
ing miners and strikebreakers, was
assured yesterday.
At a meeting of the committee on
education and labor, Senator Ken
yon. OF Iowa, the chairman. was di-
rected TO report favorably TO the
senate the johnson resolution au-
thorizing an inquiry into the Mingo
situation.
Senator Kenyon announced that
he would move for the immediate
consideration of the resolution. He
indicated that il might be possible
to have a subcommittee start for
WILLIAMSON. w. Va. May GO
Police headquarters awaited details
today of reports that two state
troopers had been killed last night
in a fight in the mine war zone.
Capt ]. R.Brockus received word
from Capt. George Horton that Man
ley Vaughn, a Kentucky national
guardsmsn. and a West Virginia
state policeman named Kackley, had
been shot to death near Nolan
The Washington herald., 1921-05-27
FAMED ACE PASSES
ROCKIES ON FIRST
LAP 0FD.C. FLIGHT
Rickenbacker Last Re
ported Flying Above
Town in Wyoming.

SALT LAKE CITY. May 2s.-
Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker arrived
here at Sis p. m. and left for North
Platte at 5:i5 p. m. He said he
would not try to reach Omaha to-
night If he reaches North Platte
he will have covered 1900 miles
on the first leg Of his attempted
fight across the country.
He was last reported at Rock
Springs, wyo., hying at a height
of 5000 feet
The Washington herald., 1921-05-27

CONTINUED on PAGE SIX
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-03-04

LEXINGTON. Ky. March a.
woman. AZ often has been proved. win
give up her life for one she ioveA
The latest demonstration Of this II
tho case Of Mrs. ota Mitchell. 20
yearn old. who iiyes Al Firstcreek.
Perry county.
James Mitchell. her husband. BE-
earne drunk. on bootleg whiaky. Hs
aid not como homs and his wife sat
out TO look for him Finally abe
found him In his drunken wander
ing. Mitchell had era~ied onto the
I.oulsvlus a Nashville Railroad
tracks, had stretched out between The
rails and gone TO slcep
A train ran around . curve and
bore down rapidly. Mrs.. Mitchell
rushed To her husband and began
tnsginx at his body. The engineer
mw her and franucaiiy tried to shu,
off the engines power. Mrs. Mitchell
realized abe could not save her hnH'
hand and herself. 20 she placed her
own body between Mitchell and The
train.
Win q ms, d~srairfns push she
rolled her husbands body over the
rail 70 safety. but u was too late 10
save herself and the wheels struck
her. dragging her partly under the
wheels and nsangiinx her NSht arm
10 I, had To be nmputate1. Mrn'