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Evening star., 1921-07-13
TWO POLICE OFFICERS
ARE UNDER SUSPENSION

Formal charges Of conduct unbe-
coming members Of the police force
are being prepared against Kenneth
j. Edsall and Claud Matheny, MEM
bers Of the seventh precinct command,
growing out of their alleged miscon-
duet toward two young women they
are alleged to have met at Glen Echo,
Nd. the night OF June IL.
Inspector Harrison Investigated a
in which the policemen and Miss Vir-
ginia King. 81 H street. and Miss
Helen Conrad. 2211 Railroad avenue
southeast. are alleged to have partici-
pated.
1t was not until July 9 that Capt.
Lord Of the eleventh precinct heard Of
complaints Miss Conrad had made
about the reported trip. He reported
the affair to Mai. Gessford. and Capt.
Harrison's investigation concluded
last Saturday with the suspension of
the two policemen.
Members of the women's bureau are
taking an active interest In the In
vestigation. The young women visited
tified Edsall and Matheny. selecting
them from the line of men about to
20 on duty, according to police OH
Edsall and Matheny denied they
were on the automobile ride.
Natheny. who is . North Carolinian.
has Q wife and child, while Edsan ts
unmarried. The fermer was appointed
since january az last. 1t 10 prehah4e
that they will BE- petiAed to ap1eAx
Ibefors the police aboard Saturday
morning.
Evening star., 1921-07-13
100000 GALLONS
WA7ERSAvEDDA
The Agriculture Department
Stops Draft on Conduit for
Steam CondenSinq.

Five hundred thousand gallons of
filtered water will be saved daily to
Washington's overtaxed conduit as
the result of action taken today by
the Department Of Agriculture.
Chief Clerk Reese Of the Depart
ment notified ]. S. Garland. super
intendent of the water department.
that his branch of the federal gov
eminent will stop using water f.r
steam condensing purposes IN its
power plant.
Transfers Electric Load.
me Department Of Agriculture has
arranged, the letter stated, TO trans
Ter its electric load to the Potomac
Electric Power Company. which
company will begin Immediately 20
give the department service.
In conclusion the letter stated that
taxing this action for the purpose of
alding in the movement to conserve
the water supply and prevent a short
weather.
supt. Garland was highly sratif,ed
at the receipt Of this good news and
Immediately notified the Department nj
OF Agriculture of his appreciation OF
the action taken.
Example for Others.
He expressed the hope that the
move of the Department Of Agricul-
ture would prompt some of the other
government agencies that use large
volumes Of water for steam purposes
to do whatever they can TO save
water.
The cloudy weather that has pre-
vailed this week, with occasional
showers. is proving beneficial TO the
water situation. Yesterdays con-
sumption dropped to 65,000.000 gal
Ions. which Is 100000 gallons less
than the peak reached last week.
Evening star., 1921-07-13
|RELAND'SFUIURE
! HANGS IN BALANCE
Lloyd George and De Valera
to Be Alone at First Meet.
ing Tomorrow.
Nv rhe Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON, July 13,-.-The frst meet
inr between Premier Lloyd George
and Eamonn de Valera, the Irish re-
publican leader, will be held at 4:SO
Nm. thursday at No. 10 Downing
street, the prime minister's omcfal
reaidenoe. it was announced at Sim
Fein headquarters here this after
noon. It. Is. infsrred that the confer
ence is to be between these two men
alone.
Mr.. LLOYD George went to his coun-
try home, CheQuers Court. today, ac-
companied by members OF his stan
1t Is understood he will see there
some of the cabinet members ana pre-
pare his Introductory remarks for tne
meeting with de Valera here tomor-
row.
smut. May Play Vital Role.
British officials who have been
olosely associated with Irish AFFAIRS
during the recent past were said TO-
day to be prepared to join in discus
sions with the Sim Fein delegation
headed BY Mr.. De Valera and II was
thought possible that Gen; So,th :; -
Africa, would play a very definite role
in the negotiations that would take
place. Gen. SHUTS has been consid-
cred the man chiefly responsible TOT
the rapid development OF peace moves
in Ireland and late last week II was
said he might act as temporary chair-
man Of the coming conference.
Mr., De Valera and his colleagues
apent the night at q hotel with frfends
in this city last night. During tine
evening there was a meeting OF SIhI'
Fein sympathizers. at which. 1t is as
sumed, the situation was quite thor-
euEhly canvassed.
Truce Carefully Observed.
o. Reports from Ireland indicate the
truce arranged. which became enec-
tive at noon Monday. was being Cd.
seryed. The observance Of Orange
men's day" in Belfast yesterday was
mot attended by any violence, and II
vouid appear that both sides in the
bitter strife in the Emerald Isle were
resolved not to embarrass their ieao-
ers in arranging a possible peace.
In a message issued to the Enensh
veople last night, Mr.. de Valera said
There is no reason why the people
Of these two islands should continue
at enmity. 1t is simply questlon
Of recognising Justice as necessary
foundation for peace"
RiotinR occurred In were street IN
Belfast this afternoon. says Central
News dispatch from Belfast Two
constables were injured and three
civilians were taken TO hospiea'
suffering from gunshot WOUNDS.
WILL OPPOSE REPUBLIC.
Evening star., 1921-07-13
FIGHT IS IN SIGHT =
OVER LEGISLATION
Administration Leaders oil
Senate Feel They Can Re-
commit Bon is Bill. o

In view of the Presidents address
to the Senate yesterday, the leSisla-
tive situation today was giving the
leaders of the Senate considerable
food for thought. As soon as the
soldier bonus bill has been recon-
mitted, as it is expected it will be,
there will be struggle over what
legislation shall be taken up for
consideration.
The agricultural bloc" is intent,
it was said today. upon having the
Norris bill to create q 100000. 900
governmental corporation to aid in
the export Of farm products taken
up.
Senator Sterling Of South Dakota. in
charge Of the anti-beer bill. is. on the
other hand. desirous Of having the
Senate proceed with that measure.
which he insists is an emergency
measure.
The Senate already has entered into
called maternity bill on the tenth
Legislative day after June 80 last.
Another measure which is knocking
at the door Is the administrations bill
for the refunding OF the foreign loans.
Secretary Mellon Of the Treasury De-
the finance committee In support OF
that measure again tomorrow. The
Senate finance committee also is con-
stdering the Sweet bill for the CO.
ordination of governmental agencies
dealing with the veterans of the world
war. The President has urged action
upon that measure. too.
The administration leaders in the
Senate were confident today that the y
had sufficient votes to recommit the
soldier bonus bill. in accordance with
the wishes of the President.
When the bonus bill was taken up
for discussion in the Senate today
Senator Watson of Georgia. demo-
crat, attacked the motion to recon-
nit the bill.
Lively Debate ON Recommittal.
The motion of Senator Penrose,
chairman of the finance committee, to
recommit the bonus bill was the sig
nal for protracted debate on the part
Of the democrats.
with the assurance that careful fur
ther consideration would be given the
measure"
Let no one be deceived by the
statement" (of Senator Penrose), said
Senator Robinson. democrat. Arkansas
the bill Is dead. not only in this ses-
sion. but in all probability for some
years"
Referring to the Presidents ad-
dress. Senator Robinson said that all
the Presidents facts. "in the main.
mad been within the knowledge OF
the Senate for a long time"
Senator Jones. democrat. New Mex
fco. said: To-day was the first time in
the history of the country when a
President came before Congress to
advise non-action on pending meas.
ure," and that Mr.. Harding should
have waited and used his veto power
Senator King. democrat. Utah. de-
clared the Presidents action not only
was proper but was courageous"
Evening star., 1921-07-13
AND MACHINE
ABSOLVED IN PROBE
Lack of Full Information on
Weather Blamed for Dis
astr0us Crash.

Lack of adequate information as to
weather conditions and no fault of
plane or pilot are held responsible by
the inspector general of the Army.
after investigation. for the crash OF
Curtiss eagle Army ambulance plane
recently at Morgantown, Md, In a
thunderstorm and the death OF all
seven men aboard the craft.
1T is highly desirable" said the
special report to Secretary Weeks.
made public today. that an order
should be issued that. in peace tmos.
except in emergencies, no croSs-coun-
try flights should be undertaken until
on the way has been obtained"
The ambulance plane fell en- route
from Langley Field. Va. to Washing
The report stated that all witnesses
who testified before the investigating
board agreed that the accident was
due to the severity Of the storm en-
countered near Morgantown.
Lightning Played Ne Part.
ut is almost certain that light
ming played no part in the accident"
the report says. adding that treach-
erous air current undoubtedly caused
the plane to fall into a vertical nose
dive
Commenting on structural qualities
of the craft. the report stated that
judged from the testimony Of pilots
who had actually handled it and other
planes of similar make. lit possessed
great ease of control for plane Of
large size, q very satisfactory ma
neuvering ability and a capacity for
carrying heavy loads"
The findings were at variance with
the contention of Capt. de Lavergne.
air attache of the French embassy,
who rode in the plane on its trip
from Washington to Langley Field.
that it was badly balanced and lacked
motor power for heavy loads.
The removal of the htterS did not
affect the stability of the plane" the
report said. although the method Of
carrying the passengers during the
flight may have introduced an
element Of danger."
ut has not been developed" the
report said. that the Curtiss Eagle
airplane Is unsuited for military
service, but there Is q doubt as to
whether it possesses sufficient power
for q bombing plane"
The report completely. absolved
Lieut.. Stanley Ames. pilot Of the
machine, from blame. He Is praised
as having been a trained. cool flyer
with q thorough understanding Of
planes and motors who could
always be depended upon in an
emergency"
Establishment Of a system for
interchange between aviation fields
of information as to weather con-
ditionS Is recommended
Evening star., 1921-07-13
BARON kANDA AND PARTY
CALL AT WHITE HOUSE
japanese Peer to Be Dinner Guest
Tonight Of Several Members
Of Congress.

President Harding today received
informally Baron w. Kanda Of the
house Of peers of Japan and one Of
the leading men Of affairs and wealth
of that country. The latter, who has
been travelling in Europe, and nov Is
touring this country before sailing for
home, was accompanied to the White
house by his son and daughter. and
Senator Harris of Georgia, Repre-
sentative and Mrs. Guy E. Campbell
Of Pennsylvania. Representative and
Mrs. L. G. Dyer of Missouri aRd
former Representative Small Of North
Carolina.
Tonight the baron will be the guest
Of hehor at a dinner party to be given
in his honor at the willard Hotel by
twenty representatives who were
members of congressional party
which visited Japan = few years ago
and were shown various courtesies by
this distinguished japanese during
their visit. Raron Shidehara. Japa-
nese ambassador to this country, Will
attend the dinner.
Among other callers were Senator
who are ambitious for appointment to
the diplomatic service; Senator Reed
Of Missouri, who 10 seeking . pardon
for g. Missouri man now serving q
term at Fort Leavenworth peniten-
who asked to have several Arisena
republicans appointed to ONCE; Col.
Theodore Roosevelt. assistant secPe-
tary Of the Navy. whe conferred with
the President regarding a. proposed
readjustment OF ahotments under
the federal vocational act; Senator
McCumber. who has . candidate for
appointment to a vacancy on the fed
eral bench in North Dakota district,
and Speaker Gillett. who talked iegis-
lative matters with the President.
Evening star., 1921-07-13
PRESIDENT SEES
BUSINESS BOOM
RY the Associa ted Pres

By the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, July 13.-President Har-
ding today sent a message Of greet
ing to the convention of the National
Association of Real Estate Boards
here, saying there were special rea-
sons for assurance that the business
outlook is fast improving"
I'm a time when confidence is the
greatest need l am glad to extend
greetings to the men whose specially
is inspiring confidence" the Presi-
dents message said, land who have
done so much to make Americana a
home building and owning COM
munity. 1 feel able to say that there
are special reasons for assurance that
the business outlook is fast improv-
ing"
Senator William NJ Calder of New
York, who has been active in pro-
noting building legislation in Con-
gress. reviewed the housing situa-
tion and told the realtors they could
be of great assistance in better
building, better housing and conse-
quent better citizenship.
Il am not an alarmist," Senator
Calder said, but I warn this con-
vention and the country that unless
practical and economically sound
facilities are afforded active resump-
tion of construction, the increasing
shortage may bring such state OF
need that paternalistic subsidy legis-
lation may be resorted to-"
Evening star., 1921-07-13
HOLD UP IRISH HEARING.
Senators Do Not Wishs to Embar-
rass London Conference.

A hearing on the Norris resolution
protesting against violations of the
laws Of land warfare committed by the
British forces against the Irish. which
was to have been held today before the
Senate foreign relations committee. was
postponed at the suggestion Of Senator
Norris.
In q letter to Senator Lodge. chair
man of the committee, Senator Norris
said that in view of the fact peace ne
Eotiations between the British govern
ment and the elected representatives Of
the Irish people are set for tomorrow
in London 1t seemed wise and proper to
postpone the hearing.
Il make this request" said Senator
Norris, because i sincerely hope that
the negotiations In London will re-
suit in q durable settlement. which
will give the Irish people full meas
urs Of self-government far which
they are striving. and will put an end
to the war in Ireland. / do not wish
to embarrass the negotiations by
pressing my resolution while they are
In Seseion."
senator Norris said, however. that
IL these negotiations fail he will re-
new his effort to have his resolution
adopted.
EARL OF BANDoN FREED.
Evening star., 1921-07-13
WILL PROBE SCHOOL
BUILDING CONTRACTS
Nine Architects for Nine New
Buildings Stirs Up House
District Committee.

Investigation regarding the letting
of contracts for new school buildings
in the District is going to be made
tomorrow morning at 1890 o'clock
at a special meeting OF the House
District committee. This meeting was
called by Chairman Focht at the
solicitation of Representative Sproul
of Illinois, who has been a building
contractor for more than forty years.
Representative "Sproul said today
that he was amazed at she announce
ment in the newspapers that nine
architects had been selected for nine
school buildings. and that the con-
tracts are to be let on September !.
'H any business man was going to
have nine buildings erected 1t would
said Mr.. Sproul He also emphasized
that he does not think it good policy
in a city like Washington to let all
Of these contracts at one time, but
that they should be stretched over a
period.
Representative Sproul said that il
all the buildings were designed by one
or two architects and there was COM
petition among the contractors, his
own business experience convinces
him that a great saving could be
made.
Representative Sproul said that every
thing may be all right regarding the let
ting of these contracts. and so he is
going to give the District authorities an
opportunity to explain. He thinks it is
his duty as a member of the District
committee to look after the interests of
the taxpayers in Washington and to save
them large or small amounts Of money
when it is good business policy to do
SO.
Evening star., 1921-07-13
LEAGUE IN QUANDARY
ON DISARMING PROPOSAL
Commission on Reduction of Arma-
ments Meets in Paris Next
Saturday.
Ry the Associate Press.

By the Associated Pfesn.
PARIS, July 12-The league commits
sion for reduction Of armaments is due
to meet in Paris Saturday next, and all
preparations have been made for the
meeting. according to Viviani. but Pres
ident Harding's action constitutes a new
fact of a nature that changes the whole
face of the situation.
As president of the commission. and
consequently the mere mandatory of the
league, NJ. Viviani said he did not have
the right to adjourn the session on his
own responsibility; such initiative must
come from the council of the league.
However, he considered that just as the
council suspended its decision on the
amendment pact In the absence OF q
representative of the United States. 1t
would take similar line concerning the
question Of disarmament.
It is understood that the commission
will meet on Saturday. as arranged, un.
der the presidency Of M. Viviani, but
will adjourn after 1t has taken cogni-
rance Of President Harding's initia. .
tive. N. yiviani. in his presidential
address, will give his views on the
American action and its effect on the
work undertaken by the league with
the same object.
Evening star., 1921-07-13
LEWIS w. BARkSLEf STILL
IN RACE IN MARYL AND
Declares Attempt to Label "Brad-
ley" Ticket Is to Discredit
Exercise of Right.

OLNEY. Md. July l3 (SpeciaD.-Iewis
W. Barnsley. candidate for county COM
missioner on an Independent ticket at
the democratic primary. issued a
statement today declaring that he had
not withdrawn from the contest. Re
ports of his withdrawal. Mr.. Barnsley
said, had referred to him as being a
candidate on a so-called Bradley
ticket" sponsored by w. G. Bradley,
former president of the Montgomery
county commissioners.
He had become a candidate. Mr.
Barnsley said. at the solicitation of
democratic men and women who OBJ
ject to have their representatives
picked for them by a self-appointed
convention Of alleged party leaders"
and he resented being marked with
the brand Of any individual or group
a Bradley ticket" Mr.. Barnsley de-
clared. was merely an attempt to mis-
lead and discredit those who exer-
cised their right to oppose certain
political leaders and their friends"
n is true" said he. that I did dis
cuss with certain other avowed
candidates the question of the with
drawal of my name from the ticket,
and went so far as to sign with them
q letter announcing my retirement
from the field. Almost Immediately
after doing so I realized had acted
inadyisedly. Many OF my friends rep
resented to me that they had pledged
me their support and had actively
interested themselves in my hehalf
and my withdrawal was not only a
desertion of them, but sacrifice of
an excellent chance to win the nom
ination. I. therefore, determined to
stay in the fight and revoked my in
tended withdrawal. l desire my
friends to know, that intend to
stay in the field until the Democratic
voters of the county shall have an
opportunity at the polls to select me
to represent the first district on the
board Of county commissioners. or to
reject me, as they, in their wisdom,
may see ft.'
Evening star., 1921-07-13
OPERATION ON "L!NEDUCATED" EYE
ENABLES BLIND SOLDIER TO SEE

Discovery Of an "uneducated"
eye, which is the professional term
for an eye never used, led to the
restoration here of the sight of
Private Huskey. patient at Ever
green. Baltimore. whose case had
been given up as hopeless by ex-
perts. A local oculist. now re-
tired from practice. who will not
allow his name to be used. re-
ceived Huskey for examination last
Monday. in company with eighteen
other soldiers from Baltimore. who
We're brought here by the Red
Cross.
Huskey at first had refused to
place his name on the list Of those
who were to take the trip to this
city and see the expert. He was
discouraged and virtually despair
ed of ever recovering his sight.
Persuasion of his comrades finally
led him to make the trip.
The group was met at the Union
station by Red Cross ambulances
and taken to the office Of the ocu-
list. who not only presented his
services to them gratuitously. but
Evening star., 1921-07-13
GOVERNOR MEETS ARMS.

MEXICO CITY. July lS.-Enafte on
the mart of the governor Of the state
~ Michoacan to impose mayer of his
o,yn choice upon the village OF Tacoma
were met yesterday by armed resist:
ance. and in the ensuing clash several
pe,vsnaper dispatches. Catholics re-
aidinr in the village objected to the
msvor chosen by the governor and. 1t
is said, they still were in control OF
the place.
Tacoma was recently the scene OF q
,sSicsI demonstration, and Catholics
nret gted Against the AlleGed deeecra-
lion Of the churches. IN the hghtihe
between the two faetione there we're
several casualties.
Evening star., 1921-07-13
Andrews, Ulster Delegate,
Aeainst Any Such Move.

BELFAST, July 13.-John Miller
Andrews, who will be one OF the
Ulster Unionist DELEGATES to tns o, Lou
to arrange peace in Ireland. declared
in q speech at a County Down orange
demonstration last night tha'' while
he wished peace In Ireland, he would
reselutely combat the ssttias up OF
Ireland. Mr.. Andrews said:
while. like every loyal person, !
am desirous of peace with honor lii
Ireland. am determined with all my
: strength to oppose the essahltshn1en Mt
Of anythins like republic in Ire
MI. Andrews exprSlsad tho ietermi-
nation that nothing ehoAtd take from
| the Ulster Unioniste the pa.liament
! they had won. and declared he would
!; enter the London conference with
, equal determination not to allow us
ter's interests and lioArties to be inter-
o.. fered with. Rather than d. SO. he as
serted, he would resign from public
life.
, Sir James Craig. speaking at Fina-
Ghy yesterday. gave his reasons for
accepting the invitation OF Premier
Lloyd George.
/ First" he declared, 'if we did not
ssGo to the conference we would be mis-
would have nobody to say word for
u.s.
SECOND. we are a small community
ton the face Of the earth. and foreign
countries as well as our own do
minions would misconstrue Ulster If
she stepped aside. She would be con-
demned In her absence and told. You
would not 60 to the conferences; there
fore you must be ruled out Of court
Third. 1t gets into the minds. even
Of some Of our friends. that we have
something to give away. While I
and my colleagues are there, there
will be nothing to give away. There
fere. while 1t Is distasteful to many
Of Us. we are not going to finch from
what We consider our duty to the
being OF our own people in the
north
Another reason given by the Ulster
premier was the fact that 1t would
have "creatsd q bad impression II we
did not accept The premier's invita-
ton: after the kings speech on Ulster
SELL
HOEn TIP TRISH HEARTNn
Evening star., 1921-07-13

also provided several gallons OF
lemonade for the boys to quench
their thirst while awaiting their
turns.
Huskey had been knocked un-
conscious in one Of the practice
foot ball games of the Army. When
he recovered consciousness. he was
blind What was not known was
that he was blind In only one eye,
because he had used only one eye
since birth. This was the case
which was brought before the oeu-
list. In a short time he had dis
covered that one eye was unedu-
Gated. He gave II a short treat
ment. Glasses were placed on
Huskey. and to the astonishment of
himself and his comrades he was
reading the chart held before him
with scarcely. any effort. He will
continue coming to this city for
treatment.
Private Hallett also had his sight
restored through special treatment
after a blindness OF a year and a
half. More than 60 per cent Of the
patients brought to the physician
by the Red Cross were prom,aed
restoration of their sight in the
fall through an operation.