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Evening star., 1922-09-15
SITUATION APPALLING,
SAYS ADMIRAL BRISTOL
American Commander Declares All
Native q. S. Citizens Have
Been Saved.

The refugee situation in Smyrna
was described as appalling" by Rear
Admiral Bristol. United States COM
missioner at Constantinople. in a dis
patch to the State Department, dated
September 13.
All the native Americans listed with
the authorities have been accounted
for. he said. but fourteen naturalized
Americans were missing. He placed
the total number of refugees in
Smyrna as not less than 100000 The
had been practically obliterated by
fire, which started in the Armenian n
quarter. and was still raging.
Inhabitants Of the city other than
the refugees are short of food. the
message added. the victorious Turkish
kforces now occupying the city being
on half rations.
in the port of Smyrna were crowded
with refugees. and ships were con-
stantly leaving for nearby ports
loaded with fugitives. The American
destroyer hotilla was taking an active
part in the work. he said.
At Mudania. the seaport of Brusa.
conditions were said to be fully as
bad" with 10000 refugees lacking
food. shelter and even water. Some
Of the refugees at that point had been
transferred to Rodosto, but without
finding any relief there. 1t was added.
In Constantinople apprehension is
felt as to the next move of the victors
and possible incursions on the neutral
zones. Admiral Bristol reported. Cen
added. had issued proclamation
warning the Turkish nationalist
against any infraction of the neutral
zone.
Evening star., 1922-09-15
Smyrna Largest Asia Minor City,;
Homer and Cr0esus Born There
Home of apostle St. John-Where Poly
carp Was Burned at Stake-Noted for
Beautiful Won,en-Population 225,OOO.

eastern markets. In % A. D. Rome
selected Smyrna from among many
rivals for site of the great temple to
be dedicated to the emperor.
This ancient city figures prominent
ly in connection with early church
history. 1t is but fifty miles from
Ephesus. where the ruins of that city
with it's famous temple, are still to
be seen. Smyrna itself is supposed
to have been for some time the home
of the apostle St. John. whose dis
ciple. Polycarp. afterward head of
the Smyrna Church. was burned at
the stake here about 155 A. D. His
tomb is still the outstanding sight
Of the city and is on the crest of the
hill near the place of his martyrdom.
Almost within sight of Polycarp's s
tomb. to the south, lies the Isle of
Patmos. to which st. John was banish-
ed, and where the book of revelation
is supposed to have been written.
Popular With Tourists.
Il visited Smyrna a few years ago
and found it sheltered at the extreme
end Of bay and aestled. in half
moon shape. at the foot OF high green
hills. At a distanc. the situation of
the city and the colors of the houses
create wonder. Once in the streets of
old Smyrna. and bedlam reigns. The
streets are narrow and filthy and the
population most incongruous. But the
tourist finds it most attractive place
for buying souvenirs. While Smyrna
rugs are seen on all sides. trinkets
from the far east pour into this port
ard are sold at astoundinSly low f1g-
ures.
But the moral tone Of the place Is
obviously low and the most vulgar
suggestions are made to tourists from
yenders Of vile photographs. 1t is a far
call to visit the city of Smyrna today
and read while sitting at Polycarp's s
tomb. his brave words just before
martyrdom and also the message to
Smyrna found in the book of revela :
ton. where the church there is spoken
of as being poor in goods. but ricb in
faith. Smyrna is the only city of the
seven to which ST. John sent his mes
sage that is today other than ruin.
Evening star., 1922-09-15


have been sent to Gen. Pelle. the
French high commissioner in Con-
stant.nople.
This French decision. the note adds.
does not prejudice the future condi-
tions OF peace.
A formal demand for a declaration
by the nationalist government OF its
intention to observe this neutrality
will probably be made by the allied
high commissioners in Constantinople
tomorrow.
Demand Neutrality.
The zone of the straits is definitely
delimited in the treaty of Seyres 1t
includes a wide strip Of territory on
both the European and Asiatic sides
of the straits.
In agreeing to support this move
France makes 1t clear that it is only
temporary measure and that the
question of the eventual disposition
of this territory must be settled by
the near east peace conference.
No mention is made Of Thrace or
Of the city Of Constantinople Itself.
but the Turkish acceptance of the
zone of neutrality would have the
effect of protecting Constantinople
also.
Diplomatic conversations among the
Evening star., 1922-09-15
FIRE IS SPREADING
/. IN STRICKEN CITY
q
Flames Make Rapid Head
way to Turk Quarter of
Smyrna.
~ the Associated Press.

- the Associated Press.
SMYRNA. September 15.-The fire
which started in the Armenian quar-
ter Of Smyrna early yesterday after
noon had spread early this morning
to the Turkish sections of the city
and was making rapid headway.
81 The entire European section is in
ashes and countless thousands are
homeless There were hundreds Of
casualties among persons who were
caught in the sections where the
! flames spread with greatest rapidity.
X Turks on Rampage.
The American consulate general
was situated in the burned area
Consul General George Horton and
his staff left as the flames swept
toward the building. taking with
them the official codes and funds,
records and documents.
3 The Turkish troops are making
Strenuous efforts to prevent whole
sale looting by the bands of irregu-
lars.
& Gen. Nureddin Pasha, comman-
forces here. urged oncials of the
American committee on relief in the
near east to arrange for the evac-
nation of as many of the Greeks as
possible. as he feared their return to
the interior would mean certain death
IN reprisal for the alleged malicious
destruction of Anato1ian villages by
the Greek troops.
~ The Turkish commanders fear out
breaks among their own troops, who
sre without food. Several regiments
posted on the outskirts of the city
have subsisted on uncooked barley for
the last five days.
81 u. 8. Consul Rescued.
~ ATHENS. September 15.-An Ameri-
can destroyer arrived yesterday at
Eiraeus from Smyrna with the Ameri-
I'm consul and several other Ameri-
IAN citizens and numerous Armenian
refugees.
e Greeks Cover Retreat.
~ the Associated Press.
q MUDANIA, September 15.- The
Greek cruisers Giorgios Averoff and
Kilkos. the latter formerly the U. S: s.
mississippi, are at Panderma covering
the retreat of the remnant of the
Greek army, for whose safety grave
fSoncern is felt. The Turks are at the
heels of the fleeing Greeks, and IT Is
believed the latter are doomed unless
the Greek government can provide
Nessels for their escape.
II Two companies of French infantry
+Here sent to this city from CONSTANT
.nople for the temporary protection of
he thousands Of Christian refugees
here, many of whom, panfc-stricken,
IRE throwing themselves into the sea.
81 When the Turks invaded the town
may notified the French commander
HAT the presence Of his troops would
rot be tolerated. but he stood his
sSround.
III Ghemlek, east of this place, is prac-
ehcally deserted. The Greek destroy
N Panther put up . heroic dSht
% keep back the invading Kamalists
mere, bu< the latter brought into
cotton ,lonx-ranke guns, which soon
forcea The wHsShip to retire.
Evening star., 1922-09-15

Smyrna. just captured by the Turks,
lies in a straight line from Athens
across the archipelago about 300
miles. and is the largest and most
western OF the cities of Asia Minor.
According to DIR. J. o. Knott. lee
turer of this city. 1T is an Asiatic
city with a European face: producing
nothing and exchanging everything;
hospitable to all religions and con-
spicuous for none: the paradise of
the Turk-the home of luxury, and
of beautiful women" Its population.
according to latest figures. is about
2c5. 900. made up of Moslems, Greeks.
Jews. Armenians, and many western
Christians.
City Both Old and Famous.
Smyrna is both old and famous.
1t is the purported birthplace of
Croesus. and claims to be the BIRTH
place of Homer. 1t was a city long
before the days of Alexander the
Great, who rebuilt it where it now
stands, as he saw its strategic posi-
ton as an extreme western port for
Evening star., 1922-09-15
Venizel0s Will Not Work
With Greek King, Say Friends
Former Premier Is
Opposed to Rule
of Constantine.
Movement for His
Recall to P0,Uer
Gains Strength.

PARIS. September 15.-Former Pre-
mier venizelos of Greece, for whose
return to power a strong movement
is under way in Athens, never will
consent to work with King Constan-
tine. says his friends here. according
to Excelsior. AS long as Constantine
is on the throne venizelos will refuse
to have anything to do with the
Greek state. they declare. but at the
same time he will not refuse his lad
in saving the country from what he
terms Constantine's blunders.
NJ. Venizelos. who arrived here yes
terday from Geneva, also will visit
Rome and London In his private ca
pacity, according to LIE Journal, to
point out that the Kemalist victory
in Anatolia is more than a disaster to
Hellenism, and imperils the interests
Of the great powers in tho near east.
even France.
He IL emphasizing the danger of q
we'll or rtanized4 goyer1fnent At Angora
working In close touch with Moscow
Evening star., 1922-09-15

allies appear to have established the
French view that the future sover
eighty of Thrace by the sublime port
must be discussed at a peace confer
ence at which the crushing victory
OF Turkey will entitle her to the most
liberal treatment in the final decision.
These views are declared to be
shared by italy The French policy
now is directed toward the convening
Of the peace conference as soon as
possible and obtaining promise
from Turkey not to move on Con-
I'tIme.
The British. II is said. are continu-
ing to oppose an immediate confer
ence. t'
Evening star., 1922-09-15
HOLDS u. S. VIOLENCE
GREATEST IN CIVILIZATION
American Bar Official Declares
Remedy Is Self-Control and
Respect for Laws.

By the Assocat ted Press.
CHATTANOOGA. Tenn. September
15.-"The criminal situation in the
United States SO far as violence is
concerned is worse than in any other
civilized country" William B. Swaney.
chairman of the American Bar Asso-
ciatton's committee on law enforce
ment told the Rotary Club here yes
terday.
The remedy for this appalling con-
dition is to be found in the return to
decent living under self-control and
respect for the laws Of the land said
Mr Swaney, who was speaking on
Back to the Constitution" He cited
acts attributed to the Ladies Of the
Invisible Eyes in Texas and the
crimes of mob violence in birmingham
in speaking Of violation OF law.
Evening star., 1922-09-15
TURKS SHOOT 800
I REFUGEES ON SHIP
Z,
Victims Forced to Embark on
Lighter, Which Is Made
Target.
BRITISH OFFICIALS SLAIN
Report of Murders in Consulate Is
Given by American
Sailors.
Br the Assoc,a,ed Press.

b. the Associated Press
LONDON, September 15.-An Ameri-
can destroyer :Thich has arrived at
Piraeus, Greece. reports that tne
Turks entered the British consulate
at Smyrna and murdered an ofncial
who was assembling the archives
says a Reuter- dispatch from Athe9s
today. Postmaster Wilkinson Is also
said TO have been murdered, as well
as other Englishmen. Sir harry
Lamb. the consul general. is believed
TO have escaped on a warship'
An Exchange Telegraph dispatch
from Athens says:
The Turkish population in Smyrna
continues to be master of the situa-
tion. A number Of Turkish omclals
accused of having aided the Greeks
were executed in front or the gov
ernment buildings.
Refugees arriving in Athens from
Smyrna recount terrible stories re-
garding the state of the city. owing
to the ferocity of the Turks lmme-
diately on their arrival the kemalsl
troops gave themselves over to mas
sacre and robbery of the Christians
and the auays were Uttered with
corpses \ Greek journalist was shot
dead and dragged through the streets
tied to the back Of an automobile
900 shot Down.
IAN American passenger who reach-
ed Piraeus from Smyrna says ne saw
900 .Armenians forced by the Turks TO
embark on lighter. The Armenlans
were then shot down from the shore.
the bodies being left floating in the
water According to other passen-
gers. prominent members of the Brit
ish colony in Smyrna were similarly
murdered.
RI The British cabinet has been sum-
smoned for this afternoon. with the
principal object of discussing the near
eastern tangle.
Prime Minister Lloyd George came
to London this morning from the coun-
try for preliminary discussions with
his colleagues. all of whom. except
the Earl of Balfour and II. A. L
Fisher. who are in Geneva. are ex-
pected to attend the important coun-
Gil.
1t is believed the meeting will have
before it definite statements from the
French and Italian governments tnd!-
ward the problem. the solution of
which continues to be a subject of
eager and anxious speculation.
Opinions here are much divided re-
garding the Turkish claims. One
view. which is strongly supported by
section OF tne press, Is lndl STedt
Britain's only interest lies in the
freedom Of the Straits Of Dardanelles
and that if this is insured she need
not worry over the future position OF
~Thrace and Constantinople.
Fear Further Fighting.
Others are less easily satisfied and
regard the restoration Of Thrace and
!; Const antinople to their former
owners with great disfavor. while a
RI c
, that they be restored. but only on
, condition that Rumania and Jugo-
Z slavia agree.
; The London newspapers again today
urge the necessity of an agreement
fsamong the allies, and declare 1t
Sshould be brought about quickly. be-
,fore the situation becomes further
complicated and especially before an
toutbreak of fresh fighting which might
again set Europe af1ame.
Evening star., 1922-09-15

Of Mr. Jacob and A. K. Jennings,
secretary, had arrived at Athens.
Oficials Of the Standard Trading
Company. which is reported to have
suffered heavy losses in tobacco
burned. believe that most Of the to-
bacco in Smyrna warehouses was re-
moved before the arrival of the Turks.
DR.. Wilfred Post Of Princeton, N. j..
who returned to, Athens Thursday from
Smyrna, where he went to investigate
conditions before the massacres there
by the Turks, went to Smyrna with
medical unit last Monday. the Near
East Relief announced today. He was
accompanied by Miss Sarah Corning
of Nova Scotia and Miss Agnes E.
Evon of Detroit, a nurse.
Evening star., 1922-09-15
GOING HOME FOR TRIAL.

Los ANGELES. September l5.-AI-
fred d. Mitchell. former treasurer of
Salem, n. j.. accused of defrauding
that city out Of school bonds valued
at many thousands of dollars, was on
the way home today to face trial. He
was arrested here several days ago.
At first he fought extradition but
yesterday abandoned that course and
started eastward with New jersey
officers
Evening star., 1922-09-15
FRANCE JOINS ALLIES
|, IN NEUTRALITY PLEA
Protection Of Straits Insisted Upon
in Reply to British
Note.
BY the Associa ted Press

By the Associa ted Press
PARIS, September 15.-The French
government in a reply to the British
note on the near east announces that
France had decided to join the Other
allies in requesting the Turkish na-
tionalist government to respect the
neutrality zone of the straits of the
Dardanelles fixed by the treaty OF
Sevres. Instructions. to this effect
Evening star., 1922-09-15
1000 MASSACRED
BY TURKISH ARMY;
SMYRNA AFLAME

Continued from First Page0
Evening star., 1922-09-15

On the right. a new
fall High Shoe of
special quality. Black
or Dark Brown leath-
er. Goodyear Welt
sole and Wingfoot
Rubber Heel. Also
full-roe Black Kid
Bluchers for the tired
business man, 35.
Evening star., 1922-09-15
WORLDS BEST BAKER.
Albert Fox Wins Highest Bread
Honors at Exposition.

CHICAGO. September 15.-Albert
Fox of Buffalo. N. Y. has been ad-
judged the champion bread baker of
the world" at the exposition Of the
Bakers Equipment Manufacturers
Association here. and his employer,
Paul Helms. president of the Hall
Baking Company. was awarded a $500
gold medal
More than $50 loaves Of bread from
bakeries in all parts of the country
were entered in the contest. which
Fox won.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-05-13
METHODIST EPISCOPAL
CHURCH
DIR. w. A. ALLEN, Pastor.

DIR. w. A. ALLEN. Pastor.
Sunday morning at IL O'Clock we
will observe Mothers Day. A special
sermon has been prepared. giving
special emphasis to the worth and
honor of motherhood Music fitting
for the occasion has been prepared
by the choir. Let no one fail to
show honorable remembrance of
Mother.
The Sunday School meets at
1918. We trust that our workers
and pupils will allow nothing to
keep them away from this very i'm
portAnt means OF grace.
The Junior League will meet at 8
p. m.
Epworth League will meet at 7
J.. m. A welcome to all is extended
and a good program with many in
teresting suggestions for life's USE
fulness.
Evening worship at 8 O'Clock Sub
ject, Small Enemies of Useful
ness" Special music by the choir.
Every one invited TO all of the above
services. Get the church going habit
1t will do you good.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-05-13
Companionship With Children.
BY KATHERINE BEEBE

been speaking. one is forced to con-
clude that many parents have pur-
chased self indulgence for themselves
parents? What are they thinking
Off" How often do we hear this said
today as we gaze upon the girls and
boys who are on the streets, in the
restaurants. at the shows. in the au-
tonobiles; as we read the horrors
tales of disgrace and disaster.
1t does not matter much where
they are now. 1t is too late. Their
great chance is gone for good and
all. But years ago these parents
we're spending hours upon themselves
which should have been passed in
companionship with their children.
What would they not give now for
that companionship and the influence
which can be bought only at that
price.
But. or you fathers and mothers
of little children, don't let your op-
portunity slip! Now is your great
chance! Fill the golden hours OF
your children's early years with all
sorts of work, play, projects, excur-
sons, reading and study together.
Live with your children. 1t was long
ago that Froebel cried. Come. let US
live with our children!" and never
was his reason for so doing so clear
to our minds as in these latter days.
Do not say that you are too busy. or
that the labor of providing food and
shelter for them prevents. Let them
share. according to their years. in
the family work, the family response
bilities and even the family income
Remember that companionshfp means
participation. You can make work
frolic or an unwelcome drudgery
to them: it is for you to choose. All
depends on the spirit in which the
necessary things are done. Even
be thankful that your means are re-
stricted. for then your problem will
be simpler one than If you had
all the money you wish you had.
Necessity is an able assistant to any
sort of teacher, and besides it is you
the children want rather than the
things you think you would like to
give them
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-05-13
CATHOLIC cHURcH
Fifth and Gold Streets.

Fifth and Gold Streets.
May II. Fourth Sunday aftei
Easter.
500 a. m. Mass and General
Communion for the Ladies of the
Altar Society.
1880 a. m.-High Mass and Ser
mon.
1:3e y. m.-Sunday School and
Bible Class.
1880 p m.-Eyening and May De-
fotions.
Special May Devotions during the
week. consisting of Holy Mass at
$50 in the Church and Benediction
Of the Blessed Sacrament in the Sis
ters' Chapel on Monday. Wednesday
ana saturday.
Friday. 1t ~. INJECTING Of the
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-05-13

Too much cannot be said concern
ing a real companionship between
parents and children. emphasize
the real Those fathers and moth
ers who have practiced this compan-
ionsbip through their children's I'M
folding years seem almost to hold
them in the hollow of their hands.
Those fortunate young people simply
do not want to do the things which
would grieve or distress the ones
they love best, and in addition are
so we'll equipped with vital interest
in the better and finer aspects of
life that the less desirable makes
no effectual appeal. i have seen this
happen over and over again, and
one mother of five splendid children
said 1t was as certain as that two
and two made four. Given this real
companionship by their parents and
mutual sharing of the best things
in home, books, music, art, nature
and humanity during Is or more
plastic years and children are bound
to turn out well.
This sort Of companionship is no
casual or haphazard thing. The par
ents who realize its value and mean
to have it at any price are willing
to play, really play with their babies,
to keep on playing with the little
ones. to give hours of time to the
older ones, and to live on such
friendly terms with their children
from the beginning that spontaneity,
originality. initiative and enthusiasts SIN
are never repressed. Tender love,
real living sympathy with the child's
point of view, active participation in
whatever interests him. doing things
together, these are the precious
secrets of those parents whose chill
dren when grown are still their dear
est friends.
1T is from the first a question of
being willing to pay the price. When
one sees ON every hand boys and
girls whose friends and interests are
all outside of home. who seem en-
tirely at liberty to choose their own
occupations and amusements and in
clined to select those which are not
only questionable but often desper-
ately dangerous, and contrasts them
with those others of whom we have
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-05-13
LUTHERAN CHURCH

Services at the Lutheran Church
are being held by the Holiness
Methodist Church. Sunday School
at 1890; preaching services at
11:15 a, m. and 1880 D. m. Mid
week service Wednesday 1880 D. m.
Everyone is invited.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-05-13
AT THE CHURCHES
SUNDAY
CHRloTIAN SCIENCE
CHURCH

II a. m. in the Church of Chris
tian Science Society of Juneau on
Fifth Street between Main and Sew
ard Streets. The subject will be:
"Mortals and Immortals"
Sunday School at 1915
Wednesday, S:1b - Testimonial
meeting.
Christian Science Reading Room
at Room /. Mallory Building. Open
daily except Sundays and holidays
from $3.50 to 400 p. m. and from
to 3 p. m. Wednesday Z to s p. m.
The public is cordially invited to
attend these services and visit the
reading room.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-05-13
NORTHERN LIGHT PRES
BYTERiAN CHURCH

Rev. George G. Bruce. d. D., pastor
Bible School at Gas
Sunday school at Thane at 9:45.
Morning worship at 1900. Sub.
ject, THE Wages of Mother"
The Baccalaureate sermon for the
graduating class of the Douglas High
School will be delivered in the Con
gregational Church at Douglas al
2:30. Subject, "Business and Re.
ligion."
Evening worship at 500. Sub.
Jest, Stirring the Nest"
Cottage prayer meeting and Bible
study at the manse on Wednesday
at s p. m.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-05-13
THE SALVATION ARMY

Mothers Day. Sunday. May IA.
STAFF Capt. Jaynes of Wrangell
will conduct special services in the
Army Hall, Valentine Block.
Sunday afternoons o. m.
Sunday nights p. m
Also on Monday and Wednesday
evenings at s O'Clock.
The STAFF Captain is an officer of
over 25 years experience in the Sal
walton Army and so has varied ex-
periences to relate
Everyone is heartily invited to
all these meetings.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-05-13
ASSEMBLY OF GOD MISSION

peerless Free Reading ROOM
Chas. C. Personeus. Leader.
Sunday School at 1880.
Gospel services held every Sun
lay. Tuesday and Friday evenings
at 1880.
Communion service the FIRST Sun
day of each month.
Full gospel truths Of the Bible
taught-salvation, sanctification, di.
vine healing, baptism Of the Holy
Ghost and the Lords second coming
Everyone is cordially invited tt
these services
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-05-13
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DOUGLAS CHURCH
SERVICES
DOUGLAS CATHOLIC
CHURCH

P. H. TURNELL. S. J.
May IA. Fourth Sunday after
Easter.
$50 a. m.-Mass and Sermon, on
condition that the s. S. Jefferson
brings up Father Gallant on time to
town.
1880 p. m.-May Devotions~ with
Benediction of the Blessed Sacra-
ment