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The Keota news., 1922-10-20
CONDITION TERRIFYING
PEOPLE ARE BEING 0EvoUREo
ALIVE ~ FLIES IN
SMYRNA.

Athrnss-Turk-ys suggestion that
the Near East peace conference be-
held at smyrna should b- rejected once
fog all by iii. powers il they have any
consideration for the health of their
delegates. in the opinion of American
relief workers. sstns. at whom have ar
rived in Athens from Smyrna. with
strange skin maiadic. requiring in-.i-
ieai treatment. They rrtsrt that san
itsry conditions in smyrna ar- un-
sp~akabir: the bosli-. Of horse. and
other animals and some ut the Smyfs
ma residents ~ho were killed in the
disaster arv still in the streets
Harry Ellsworth tiayd- .f Pittsburgh.
ia. auditor of the international sosn.
niitr-~ of the Y. ~. 4. \. in Turkey.
arrived In Ath~n. rrrrntIy after SO
s@fsins ;D refugees 1. Mityl~n-
aboard the United State. shipping
hoard steamer Casey. II. il member
Of the committee organized by Hear
Admiral Mark l.. Bristol. and has h--n
working in close cooperation with \.
\. Jennings of the Y. ~. q. \. in hi.
relief efforts. Mr. Bsysic made the fol,
lnrins statement:
The Sm refugee. Just taken Ir.m
Msyl~n~ wrrv the last to b~ taken out
Of smyrna. Their condition MAS terri
f9ins. These people wcr- actually I-,.
ing d~s"urrd alive by fIi~.. Il i. ~
throughout smyrna. for the flies. thsis.
ing IN the ticvomt..-sd matter lying
about. have multiplied by millions.
NO girls between the ages of IL
and - wcev found in our band of ref.
us~~s: they had been taken by the
Turks.
Captain Glover of tho Casey. by
strategy. saved tho lives of seventy
founs Greeks. former army officvea
tie Was sauntcrins through tho streets
OF smyrna when he found the Greek.
under arrest and began to bcratc them
for having abandoned his ship. threat.
snins TO beat them unless they return
ei Instantly.
The Turks were much amused. and.
t"Fesccine dire punishment for the
Greeks at the hands of the American.
allowed them tn reach tho steamer.
captain Glover hid them in the hold
sns!i The vessel reached Mityicnc."
Mr. Boyd told how nm aged woman
refugee. mad with hunger. seized his
Nfist as he was waiting on the quay.
inploring him tn rescue her. In her
frenzy she accidentally Iaccratcd his
arm and. he believed. infected him. A
violent eruption WAS caused. which
spread to his forehead.
This skin eruption Is appearing in
Athens among foreigners who come in
contact with the refugees. 1t also IL
developing among those who meet ref
asee workers. The indications are that
immediate. effective organization IL
necessary IL serious pestilcncc Is TO he
avoided in Greece.
The Keota news., 1922-10-20
Air Mail.

4 twenty eight hour air mail service
is promised between New York and
San Francisco. Air mall 1. the in
terror of Alaska will s.sn b- fact.
Air routes ar~ nsw hrins mapped out.
ir postal service .::snpn"n miles have
b~rn nn.n wi,hon. a fatality.
The Keota news., 1922-10-20
Only F;v. Germans in French J.ils.

faris.-Five German prisoners are
a'' that remain In French tails of the
several hundred thousand taken by
french troops during the war. Presi.
'ent M'llerand having granted full
pardon to twenty.one of the twenty-six
convicted Of crimes against the COM
mon law.
The Keota news., 1922-10-20
cu,.evss see,nss i,shine sesl,

cutisvra seeshss Itching eeSip.
On retiring gently rub spots Of dan
drum and Itching with caticufs ONT
n,ens. Next morning shampoo With
Cntieusa Soap and hot water. Make
them your everyday toilet preparations
ard have . clear skin aud soft. white
hahds.-Adtcftis-m~
The Keota news., 1922-10-20

Count Ion h~f.r- speaking II y"u
af- angry. and IL ssA~ "thcr fellow il
the bigger. r.tnt iDSS.
The Keota news., 1922-10-20

The aiiis~nt says To-day the siuS'
ard says .sTsmnrruSs.
The Keota news., 1922-10-20

Th.ash malice may aaFs~n truth.
IL cann"s psst II .tt.
The Keota news., 1922-10-20

Tlis gauge Of hops i. the ioas- -di.
tane~ sight of success
Evening star., 1922-01-22

Loebe delivered q eulogy on the
Pope.
All the London evening newspapers
published extra editions announcing
the death Of the pontiff. and the first
editions of the Sunday papers sent to
the provinces contained that report.
The report of the Pope's death
emanated here from Cardinal Bourne's
residence, Westminster Cathedral. short
ly before o'clock in the evening. A
member of the cardinals staff notified
all the English press agencies that
the cardinal had received official news
Of the Pope's death. and confirmed
this to all who made special inquiries.
The bells were tolled at Westminster
and the Southwark Catholic Cathedral
and announcement Of the death was
made from the pulpit Of the latter
church, followed by a requiem mass.
Late at night the cardinals chief
secretary informed the news agencies
that. the information communicated
to them that the cardinal had re-
ceived an official report of the Pope's s
death was incorrect. 1t was impos-
sible to obtain an explanation of the
mistake.
The news was circulated through
out Ireland. and Cardinal Logue,
primate of all Ireland. expressed deep
sorrow. Cardinal Bourne announced
that he was starting for Rome to-
morrow.
Evening star., 1922-01-22
NATIONS AGREE TO LIST
CONTRACTS WITH CHINA

The twenty-third meeting Of the
&C committee on Pacific and far eastern
questions was held yesterday, morn
ing. January 81. 1922. at II o'clock in
the Pan-American building.
After discussion, which was chiefly
concerned with the text Of the various
articles of the resolution relating to
the fling and publicity of contracts.
1t was adopted in the following form:
"The powers represented in this
conference. considering it desirable
that there should hereafter be full
publicity with Respect to all matters
affecting the political and other in
ternational obligations Of China and
Of the several powers in relation to
China, are agreed as follows:
Agree to File Lists.
II. The several powers other than
China will at their earliest con-
venience file with the secretariat gen.
eral of the conference for transmits
sion to the participating powers u
list OF all treaties, conventions. ex-
change OF notes, or other fnterna-
tional agreements which they may
have with China, or with any other
power or powers in relation to China,
which they deem to be still in force
and upon which they may desire to
rely. In each case citations will be
given to any official or other publica-
tion' in which an authoritative text
Of the documents may be found. In
any case in which the document may
not have been published q copy of
the text Gin its original language or
languages) will be filed with the Sec
retariat general of the conference.
Every treaty or other International
agreement of the character de-
scribed which may be concluded here
after shall be notified by the govern
ments concerned within sixty (60)
days of it's conclusion to the powers
" ho are signatories Of or adherents
to this agreement.
To Report within Sixty Days.
III. The several powers other than
China will file with the secretariat
general of the conference at their
earliest convenience for transmission
to the participating powers a list. as
nearly complete as may be possible,
Of all those contracts between their
Evening star., 1922-01-22
THREAT TO SPLIT HEAD,
BREAK LEGS, WARNING
TO PEKiNG premier
BY WILLIAM r. GILES.

~@AASeSSS
By Cable to The Star and Chicago Daily
News. Copyright. s22.
PEkING, January 21.-"Unless
you repent In time and vacate your
offlce. your head shall be split into
two portions. your legs shall be
broken asunder and an indescriba-
bic tragedy will overtake Peking."
This Is Gen. Wu Pei-Fu's latest
message to Premier Liang Shih-
VI. The general again charged the
premier with selling his country
and declares that he intends to
overthrow the cabinet in the in
terest Of the country.
Liang Shih-Yi openly states that
he refuses to resign on any con-
sideratfon. for SHOULD he do 30
chaos would result, as 1t would be
impossible to form a new cabinet
in time to secure the finances and
meet the Chinese new year liabfl-
tiles for the civil and military es-
tablishments. He apparently con-
siders that Gen. WI Pei-Fu is
"blufiing."
In strong telegram the premier
points out to Wu-Pei-Fu that as a
military man he has no right to in
dulge in political intrigue. and that
his talk of patriotism Is ridiculous.
as all the energies Of the govern
ment are being bent toward pre-
venting a critical situation from
arising while the Washington con-
ference Is in session.
Evening star., 1922-01-22

nationals. of the one part and the
Chinese government or any OF its
administrative subdivisions or local
authorities, of the other part, whicn
involve any concession. franchise. op-
tion or preference with respect to
railway construction. mining. for
estry, navigation. river conservancy;
harbor works. reclamation. electrical
&C communications or other public works
or public services. or for the sale OF
arms or ammunition. or which involve
a lien upon any of the public revenues
ment or Of any Of its administrative
subdivisions. There shall be-. in the
case Of each document so listed. either
q citation to q published text, or
copy Of the text itself; ,,,,,c char
acter described which may be con-
cluded hereafter shall be notined py
the governments concerned within
sixty (6O) days after the receipt OF
information Of its conclusion to the
powers who are signatories OF or ad-
herents to this agreement.
China Also Agrees.
I'LL The Chinese government
agrees to notify in the conditions iaid
down in this agreement every treaty
agreement or contract OF the character
indicated herein which has been or maN
ICditCI We SOhCAuoSu W sAAes
ment or by any local authority In
China with any foreign power or the
nationals of any foreign power whether
party to this agreement or not, SO 1ar
as the information is In its possession.
"Iv.t The governments OF powers
having treaty relations. with China
which are not represented at the
present conference. shall be invited to
adhere to this agreement. The United
States government, as convener OF the
conference, undertakes to communicate
this agreement to the governments OF
the said powers. with view to obtain
ing their adherence thereto as soon as
possible"
The following additional resolution,
offered by Mr.. Root, was adopted:
Resolved. That the signatory powers
will not support any agreement by
their respective nationals with each
other designed to create spheres OF in
fluence or to provide for the enjoyment
Of exclusive opportunities In designated
parts Of Chinese TERRITORY"
The committee then adjourned until
January %, 1922, at II o'clock am.
Evening star., 1922-01-22
ITALIAN EMBASSY
DECREESM0URN|NG
Flag at Half Staff When
News of Death of Pope
Is Received.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
Immediately upon receipt Of word Of
the death of the Pope the Italian flag
On the embassy was ordered to fly at
half staff and similar orders were
sent to all Italian consuls in the
United States for the flag on the con-
sulates as a sign of mourning.
Senator Rolandi Ricci, the Italian
ambassador, on hearing of the death
Of the Pope, made the following state
ment:
THE Pope who gust died was man
OF sagacious political view and Of
generous heart. All his decisions were
marked by a great moderation.
Characteristics of POpes.
Leo XIII wes humanist Pope. too
much of politician; Plus X was an
admirably religious and good Pope;
Benedict XIV did not neglect neither
politics nor the religious mission of
his highest task. During the war he
was generous OF charity towards the
prisoners of all the belligerent coun-
tries.
I'VE may wait with confidence the
selection of a new Pope by the con-
clave of cardinals. Faith teaches that
the cardinals assembled In conclave
are iHSPiIeu oS tuc Ehois Ihost' uul
history shows that in their decision
they are also guided by an healthy
practical spirit.
Many Popes Italians.
From st. Peter to Benedict XIV, he
said. there have been many Popes, of
whom only forty-eight were not
Italians.
THE forty-eight." he continued.
Included is French. 10 Greeks.
from Syria. Germans, 3 Americans.
Spaniards, l Englishman, 1 Portu-
guese and Dutch. have no doubt
that the future Pope will be an
Italian. The sacred college abounds
with illustrous Italian cardinals and
the raising to the pontificate of one
of them will benefit the Catholic
Church, for which it is true what the
Bible says in the book of Hosea, that
"Sicut populus sic sacerdos.'"
Evening star., 1922-01-22


present condition refused to allow an
appeal. The Court Of Appeals sent
down its mandate to the District Su-
preme Court November 2s last.
Case Of vital Importance.
The case is an exceedingly import
ant one, both to the company and the
consumers Of electricity. Ever since
the litigation began in 1917 the COM
pany has been required by the court
tn set aside the difference between
the 10 cents per kilowatt hour paid
by the consumers and the approx
mately 8 cents per kilowatt hour
which the company is allowed to keep.
This impounded fund now contains
approximately $s.ooo.00o. II the COM
mission loses In the United States Su-
preme Court that money goes to the
company. II the commissions value
of the company's property. on which
the scent rate was based. is sustained
the $a,00oo00 will be returned pro-
portionately to each user of current
since 1917. .-
While Chief Justice Taft has al
lowed the Districts application for an
appeal, 1t probably will be some time
before a hearing can be had before
the United States Supreme Court
Meantime, the impounded fund will
continue to row.
Evening star., 1922-01-22
DEATH HELD
GREAT WORLD LOSS
Senator Schanzer Tells of Diff
ficuIt Position of His Holi.
ness During War.
By the Associated Press.

The death of Pope Benedict was de-
clared by Senator Schanzer, head of
the Italian delegation to the arma-
ment conference, to be "a great loss
not only for the Holy See and for the
Catholic Church, but for the entire
world"
Informed of the death Of the Holy
Father through the Associated Press,
Senator Schanzer made the following
statement:
Declared World Loss.
The unexpected death Of Benedict
Nv is a great loss not only for the
Holy See and for the Catholic Church,
but for the entire world. Indeed, the
Pope, who passed away exercised his
high ministry for the good Of the
peoples at large and with a sincere
and profound human feeling coupled
with rare broad ad-mindedness
When Cardinal dell Chiesa was
raised to the pontificate the modest
appearance of his person and his for
mer ecclesiastical career. which had
been quite honorable. but not excep-
iE the world the expectation that
great things could come from the new
Pope. Instead he soon showed that
he was a man of great heart and keen
intellect. two qualities which were of
capital Importance, considering that
ne sat on the chair of st. Peter in one
of the most difficult periods of his
tory. The political action of the late
Pope during the world war was ex-
tremely diff1cult and delicate. 1t was
Judged from different points of view,
hut there is no doubt that It was con-
stantly animated by a deep and sim
cere desire for peace. His action
mostly benef1cient In favor Of the pris-
oner Of war Of the wounded, and of
all those who suffered through the
conflict. insured an eminent position
among the bcnefactors of humanity.
The diplomatic action of Benedict
Nv in the relations of the papacy
with the various Catholic and nom
Catholic countries was crowned with
success and considerably Augmented
the prestige Of the Holy See.
The Pope. who has just passed
away, tried also to establish better
relations with Italy, so that his death
will certainly be grieved by the
Italians. Benedict XIV leaves a mark
of considerable Importance not only
in the history of the papacy. but also
in the general history of the world"
Evening star., 1922-01-22
HAM IS REELECTED
|W.R. R.&E.pRES|DENT
Other Officers Also Choser
at Annual Meeting of
Directors.

William F. Ham was reelected
president of the Washington Railwa
and Electric Company at the annu;
meeting of the directors at the com
pany's offices yesterday afternoon.
Other officers were chosen as fol
lows: Milton E. Allies. chairman O.
the board of directors: s. Z. Bowen
vice president and counsel: H. NJ
Keyser. formerly assistant secretary
made secretary; A. NJ. Fisher. treas
urer; A. G. Neal. controller: vii
liam l.. Clarke. assistant secretary
treasurer: H. w. Kelly. assistant sec
retary: v. d. Brooke, assistan
treasurer.
The executive committee was elect
ed, as follows: Clarence F. Norment
chairman: Milton E. Allies, Charles ]
Bell. Woodbury. Blair, Edwin {
Brandenburg. William T. Galliher
Robert n. Harper and President Ham
At the stockholders meeting earliel
in the day the directors for the veal
were chosen. as follows: Milton f
Allies, Charles J. Bell. Woodbur.
Blair, Edwin c. Brandenburg, Daniel
]. Callahan. Emory l.. Coblentz. VIII
liam T. GaIliher, julius Garfinkle. Mr.
Ham. Robert \. Harper. Lennard H
Mitchell. Clarence F. Norment, Harold
B. Thorne. Bates Warren and George
W. White.
Evening star., 1922-01-22
ANINTENSIVE DRILL FOR PUPILS
|ASARMSPARLEYDR TO CLOSE
With Adjournment Expected Soon, Teach
ers Will Use Every Opportunity to
Aid Those In Star Essay Contest.

With the arms conference expected
to adjourn within the next two or
three. weeks. teachers in the schools
whose pupils are to compete In The
Stars $1,000 prize essay conest on the
subject. '4The Arms Conference and
It's Significance" are planning to
drill them intensively this week on
the various phases Of the historical
event. The date for the closing of
the contest will depend upon the ad-
journment Of the conference.
Teachers in the schools realize that
II they do not take full advantage of
the time this week for examining the
pupils on their knowledge Of the i'm
portant events which have transpired
at tie par!ey, they will have no time
the following week to 90 SO. The
second semester of the scholastic
year begins in the public schools
February 1. and for three or four
days prior to and after the gradua-
tions. the teachers time Is taken VI
Evening star., 1922-01-22

almost solely with recognizing her
new classes.
Will Maintaln Secrecy.
/. 1t is pointed out in the rules for
the contest that all contestants must
choose a nom e-plume. in order that
strict secrecy as to the identity of
the writer will be maintained. The
nom de plume must be written lii the
upper lefthand corner Of the essay.
together with the name Of the school
and class. IL in private or parochiaI
schools.
The correct name Of the contestant.
together with the nom-de- plume and
name of the school and class. II in
public school. and age il in private
or parochial schools. must be written
on a separate sheet Of paper and
placed in a separate envelope. This
envelope must be submitted with the
essay. pinned to the first sheet.
1t also Is pointed out in the rules
that contestants will be put on their
honor to receive no actual aid in the
writing of the essays. They are. how
ever, urged to consult the daily press,
libraries. authorities on the subject
and any other available sources Of
reference
Evening star., 1922-01-22


lists. In the original text the powers
would have been required to list all
engagements Of private individuals
ION which their respective govern
ments propose to reply" but in the
final draft this qualifying clause is
omitted, leaving only the stipulation
that the lists must be "as nearly conf
plete as may be possible"
The committee also modified, at the
suggestion of the British. a provision
that all public utility concessions in
volving an obligation of more than
s1,000.0O0 silver on the part of the
Chinese authorities must be included
in the list. Elimination of the $1.000.-
900 minimum was voted after the
British had argued it might be unfair
to compel business interests to di-
vulge the exact amounts involved in
their contracts.
Proposal II Rejected.
In order to strike directly at what
they considered the real menace OF
secret agreements in the orient. the
Chinese presented to the committee a
proposed amendment which would
have required the listing OF every
commercial transaction between China
or its nationals and the government
or nationals of any of the powers.
This suggestion, however, was re-
jected promptly by several delega-
tions. who declared it impossible of
execution.
In declaring his delegation mot
very well pleased" with the resolu-
tion. a Chinese spokesman said last
night that the Chinese government
probably would not have knowledge
of contracts or arrangements made
between private corporations or ma
tionals Of another country with local
tuchuns or nationals in China, and
could not make them public. There
fore the action of the committee. he
declared, precluded the possibility
that many of the agreements made
by Japanese nationals with regard to
Manchuria would ever become known
unless the Japanese government
forced their publication. He thought
it unlikely that the Japanese intended
to secure publication of any engage
ments of doubtful character. which,
he said, had been made ostensibly
without the knowledge OF the gov
ernment."
Evening star., 1922-01-22
RITES FOR W. H. BROOK.

The funeral of Walter Berry Brook,
forty-seyen years old. who died We'd
nesday from injuries to the brain
sustained through an attempt tc
board a moving train in the Pennsyi-
vania depot at Elizabeth. n. j.. will
take place from the Sacred Heart
Church, 18th street and Park road,
tomorrow at 9 O'Clock. 1nterment
will be at Mount Olivet cemetery.
Mr.. Brook, who was an employe of
the Pennsylvania railroad, was in
charge of the consolidated ticket
offices in New York city Born in
Prince Georges county, Md, he is
survived by his wife. Cathryn Phelps
Brook; three brothers and two sisters.
Evening star., 1922-01-22
BRIEFLYTOLDSToRY
OF ARMS CONFERENCE

The committee will meet again to-
morrow morning to consider other
Chinese questions. or II none is
Siberia and the occupation Of Siberian
territory by Japanese troops.
The naval Limitation treaty still
waits upon settlement of the article
relating to fortifcations in the Pa
cific islands, which, in turn is waiting
on the Japanese.
The Japanese and Chinese delegates
postponed their meeting on Shantung
set for yesterday afternoon, until to-
morrow afternoon, when salt fields
and post offices will be discussed.
Prediction was made last night that
the railroad question would be, taken
up again soon.
Evening star., 1922-01-22
LAST LETTER OF POPE
DECLARED TO CONTAIN
RECONSTRUCTION VIEWS

ROME. January 21.-The Popolo Ro-
mano says it learns that on the day
the Pope took to his bed he began
letter to the Archbishop of Genoa. set
ting forth the Holy Sees viewpoint on
ter was to have been sent on the eve
Of the Genoa conference. 1t contained
an exhortatiou to the heads of states
to consider their responsibility before
God.
The Pope had only finished the intro.
duction, in which he expressed satis-
faction over the fact that a confer
ence for the pacification of the world
was to be held in his native city.
There Is no confirmation Of this from
other sources.