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Evening star., 1922-10-11

The ruling. which was at the re-
quest of DR.. Ballou, sets at rest the
apprehension which has prevailed in
school quarters for some time over the
question of whether leave of absence
legally constituted a discontinuance OF
service This question was debated at
a recent meeting Of the board OF educa =
ton. with the result that the suDerin-
tendent was instructed to request the
controller general for d ruling.
Calls Ruling Important.
DR.. Ballou characterized the rulins
decision Had the ruling been ad.
verse, teachers within a few years OF
being affected by the retirement Law
who were forced to take leave OF alb
sence would lose the annuities pro-
vided by that act.
school reorganization bill. DR.. Ballou
said. in his opinion. would be taken up
and pushed with a great deal of vigor
at the opening Of Congress" When
Congress adjourned. he pointed out.
this measure was on the calendar of
both the Senate and the House.
Allan Davis. principal of Business
High School. was unanimously re-
elected president Of the council for
another term. Dr. Rebecca Stone
road. director of physical training.
was elected vice president. succeeding
Harry English. head of the board OF
examiners. Miss Annie C. Keliher
was chosen secretary and Miss Cecil
Dulin, treasurer.
The executive committee elected is
composed of Miss May P. Bradshaw,
Mrs. r. stokes Netherlands, Mr. Da-
Wis. DR.. Stoneroad and Miss keliher.
On motion of Supt. Ballou the
council voted to appoint q special
committee to continue the study of
the rating Of teachers. The per-
sonnel of this committee will be
named later.
Rating Plan Proposed.
The special committee on teachers
ratings during the last school year
recommended to the council that a
that may properly be used as basis
for promotion: that the scale grant
MAXIMUM of credit to teaching
abilityas demonstrated in the class
room and a corresponding minimum
Of credit to personalities; that the
elements of the scale have the same
meaning to all concerned: that the
rating be done by more than one
officer: that the terms Of the rating
be such as to show a relatively small
group of superior teachers and that
teachers found weak be taken into
advisory conference by the rating
officer and be given constructive
criticism and definite help.
Discussing the controller generals
ruling. DIR. Ballou emphasized that
the full administration of the retire.
ment law is under the District Com
missioners. and not the school board.
He also suggested that the District
auditor. because of the lack Of a
sufficient clerical force. would be
unable to comply with a proposal
that the 1900 teachers in the school
system be furnished with q periodical
statement showing their retirement
status.
Evening star., 1922-10-11
LINCOLN PARK CITIZENS
REFLECT ALL OFFICERS
Coming Year to Be Active, Pro.
gram 1ndicates-History
Il Reviewed.

At the meeting Of the Lincoln Park
Citizens Association. held last even
ing in the auditorium Of the Bryan
School. the following officers were
unanimously elected for the coming
year:
President, Guilford s. Jameson;
first vice president, William c. Muir
ply; second vice president, Mrs.
Helen N. DOGGY; secretary, William
A. Carlin; treasurer, Frederick Null
Ter.
A program of entertainment, to-
gether with the assurance Of promi-
nent speakers, indicates q year OF
considerable activity. Several resolu-
tions and questions relating to this
section received appropriate ection.
For the beneht Of the newer men,
bers q brief review Of the history
Of the association was given by Past
President D. A. Edwards.
Evening star., 1922-10-11
BOY SCOUTS MAY HELP
GUARD STREET SKATERS

The public welfare committee of
the District of Columbia Federation
of Women's Clubs will meet this
afternoon in the home of its chair
man, Mrs Ellis Logan, at 1853 Irving
street northwest. when the question
considered.
One Of the remedies that will be
presented is the possibility Of having
the District Boy Scouts guard safety
zones for skaters on certain public
streets and keep them from using
heavy. A second suggestion will
concern the use Of tho Capitol
grounds by skaters when Congress is
mott in session.
Every section Of the city will be
represented at the meeting ana the
situation as It affects each district
will be presented by the respective
delegates.
Evening star., 1922-10-11
C0NSULS ARE CHANGED.
Report Includes Promotion Of A. F
Rockwell Of D. G.

Recent changes in the United States
consular service, announced at the
state Department, include the fol-
lowing:
Almon r. Rockwell of the District
Of Columbia, vice consul at Brus-
sells, and ellison Blake, IT,, Of Mary
land, vice consul at Melbourne. have
been promoted vice consuls Of career
of class 8.
Ralph J. Totten Of Tennessee, tenn
porarily detailed at State Department,
has been assigned as consul general
at Barcelona.
Harry A. Mcbride of Michisan,
United States consul, on duty at the
State Department, and Henry c. Le
vatte Of Nova Scotia, consular agent
at Louisburg, N. g., have resigned.
Evening star., 1922-10-11
TAXPAYERS GET BUSY,
Crowd Collectors Office in Guest Of
Bills for Current Year.

A rainy day failed to keep tax
payers from crowding the ONCE Of
Collector Towers In the District
for the current year. Mr.. Towers had
announced that the bills would be
ready, but was rather surprised at the
prompt response.
Under the new appropriations act
half Of all real estate and personal
taxes must be paid in November and
the balance In May. Heretofore
taxes have been due only once a year
in May. Persons who fail to make
the half payment next month will
. have a penalty Of s per cent added
to half the amount of their bill when
they come in to make payment next
spring.
Evening star., 1922-10-11
Superintendent Tells Council
Far-Reaohing Effect Of
Recent Ruling.
new BILL TO BE PUSHED
Vigorous Efforts to Have Cappe1
Measure Passed Next Session
Promised.
Public school teachers on leave Of alb
sence for not more than a year for

study, travel or i'll.
ness do not sever
t h cir connection
with the school
system and are
t h Q refore eligible
to the benefits Of
the retirement law
under a recent rul-
Ing Of the con-
troller g e n e raj,
9 u p er ! n tendent
Frank W. Ballou
| n + o r m . d I h Q
teachers council
at its initial meet
ing Of tho current
scholastic year. last
night in the Frank.
lin School.
Evening star., 1922-10-11
HELD IN AUTO THEFTS.
Three Negroes Bonds Each Fixed
at $4,000 at Hearing.

James e. Wiley. colored, charged
with stealing an automobile. which
States marine barracks At Quantico.
Va, was given Z preliminary hearing
in the United States branch Of Po-
lice Court today and held for the
action Of the grand Jury. Tho bond
was placed at $4,000.
Richard Johnson and Sylvester
Thomas. colored. charged Jointly with
stealing an automobile. which was
later recovered at fredericksburg.
Vs., were held for the action of the
grand jury today In tho United States
branch OF the Polfee Court. The
Evening star., 1922-10-11
IOWANS VOTE BY MAIL.
Members Of State Society Apply for
-, Ballot Forms.

Members Of the Iowa State Society
residing in Washington are to vote
by mail at the coming elections.
ohicers Of the Organization mailed
today applications for ballots, which
will be forwarded to their home pre-
cincts by resident Iowans here. The
ballots will be sent to them, and. ait.
er being filed out properly, they will
be returned to the election officials by
November z.
Iowans not on tho society's lists
may obtain application blanks by ap-
plying to w. q. Ladd, president. He
may be reached by telephone .at Main
8126, branch 266.
Evening star., 1922-10-11
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMS.
Several Government Positions Soon
to Be Filled.

The Civil Service Commission today
announced that examinations for
stenographer. typist and stenog-
rapher-typist, field service. will be
held on November 1s at Washing
ton. The srlaries for these positions
range from 5000 to $1,000 q year. plus
the bonus. Women will also be adj
mitted to the typist, field service ex-
animation on November Is. only. for
the purpose Of securing eligibles to
fill existing and future vacancies in
the navy yard. Washington, and In
information and application blanks
may be obtained at tho once OF the
secretary Of the fourth civil service
district. Archie Butt building. 1925
New York avenue northwest.
Evening star., 1922-10-11
'sENATRIx' IS PREFERRED
Writer Thinks Woman Eighty
Nine Has Incorrect Title.

To ths Dditsf Of The Star:
I have been 4. student Of Latin and
1t seems queer TO me that NO one as
yet has objected to the term "sera-
tor" a. applied to an eishty-nine-
year-old woman.
The ending for signifies something
masculine. The corresponding end
Ing is "trix"
Therefore should call woman
'sA A. RussrrI.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-11-04
Pay Final Tribute
To Thos. N. Page
Services Held In St. Johns Episcopal
Church OF Washington Where
He Was Festryman.

Washington, Nv. 1.-The nation to-
day paid its final tribute TO what was
mortal of Thomas Nelson Page, au-
thor, scholar and diplomat, who died
suddenly Wednesday at his birthplace
Oakland" in Hanover County, Va.
The final service over his body waa
held at 10 o'clock in st. Johns Episco-
pal Church, where he was vestryEan,
and inter,nent followed in Rock Greek
Cemetery, where his wife, who diet
about a wear ago, is buried. The en-
tire vestry of St. Johns which is
known as the Church of the Presi-
Tents" took part in the service, and
men prominent in national and inter-
national affairs attended. The sirveces
were conducted by Rev. Robert john
son., d. D., rector of St Johns, as
sisted by Rev DR.. Dunlap, assistan;
rector.
The pallbearers were Alfred P.
Thorn, former schoolmate of DR.. Page
and general counsel of the Railway
Executives Association of the United
States; Charles c. Glover, banker
and financier, Of Washington; DR..
Edwin A. Alderman, president of the
University of Virginia; Dr.. James
NJ. Page. University of Virginia; DR..
Ralph Jenkins, Washington; Gise
Blair, Washington; David tairchild,
Washington; General c. g. Treat, I.
S. A., and Acting Secretary OF State
Williams Phillips.
The ushers at the services were
Regiald F. Huidecoper, Colonel NJ.
c. Buckley. U. s. A, military at
tache of the American embassy AT
Rome; Andrew Wiley. Frederick II
Brooke and Jennings c. Wise.
After the services the remains
were laid to rest in Rock Creek Gems
etery.
represented the funeral, as well as OF
fetal Washington generally.
Premier Mussolini, of Italy, in
message to the Italian embassy here.
directed that the condolences of the
Italian government be conveyed to
the relatives Of the late Thomas Mel
SON Page, former American ambassa-
dor at Rome, who died Wednesday,
The Italian government received the
news If Mr.. Pages death with deep
sorrow and profound regret" the
message said, and described the late
ambassador as "Italy's trustee
friend
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-11-04
Successful Sale To
Help "Buddies"
Forget Me-Not" Day Meets Gener-
Gus Response from Citizens
Almost Everyone Buys.

Hundreds of persons today pur-
chased cardboard tags on the streets
in order TO help the disabled veterans
of the world war. A committee start
ed out on the work of selling the tags
shortly after 9 O'Clock this morning
and almost everyone whom its mem
bers approached purchased tag.
The committee of women in charge
Of sale. who have headquarters at the
Office of Graham and Ogden, 529 King
street, report that thus far the sale
nas been a pronounced success. As
heretofore stated today has been de
signated as Forget Me-Not" day and
the movement of the organization to
raise funds for the relief of the dis
abled veterans Of the world war not
only has the Endorsement OF Gov:
Trinkle but also the Endorsement of
the various war organizations and
their GuXiliaries. -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-11-04
Appeal Is Made
For Years Work
Anti-Tuberculosis Society And Red
Cross Seek COntributions-Do
Splendid Work.
Grade II

An appeal has been sent out by the
Anti-Tuberculosis Society and Red
Cross for funds to continue its work
for another year. Checks should BE-
sent to j. T. Preston, Jr., treasurer
of the joint committe, chamber Of
commerce, or to a committee at one
Of the banks after o'clock on We'd
nesday, Thursday and Friday to a
committee at the Rexall or Gibson's
drug stores.
This organization maintains two
visiting nurses who made $3.50 visits
to the sick during the past year ane
wherever necessary bed cloths, medl-
cines, wearing apparel and other need
ed articles were furnished without
cost.
This organization also has boarded
patients at the sanitorium at Catawa-
ba, also at the state sanitorium near
Charlottesville.
If sufficient funds are secured it is
hoped by the society to include an or
thopedic clinic for crippled hildren
under the direction of Dr. William
Tate Graham, who enjoys a national
reputation as an orthopedi surgeon.
Mrs. Thomas w. Robinson is presi-
dent Of the Anti-Tuberculosis Society
and Robert s. Jones is chairman OF
the Alexandria Chapter of the Ameri-
can Red Cross.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-11-04
BREAKS DISTANCE
RECORD IN AIRPLANE
Omitted Press)

Washington, Nov. Lieut.. John
A. Mac Ready, chief pilot on the
T-2 which has broken the worlds
distance flight in its daring at
tempted transcontinental flight,
now stands out as the army's pre-
mier aviator.
The youthful Mac Ready now
holds three worlds aviation rec
ords, eXcelling all other aviators IN
altitude, duration and distance
flights.
Mac Ready broke the official
worlds record for altitude when,
equipped with electrical heaters
and q special oxygen tank, he
climbed more than six and a half
miles into the air to an altitude OF
"a, 563 feet.
He set the new record for a dur
alton flight on October . and 6,
when he and Lieut.. Kelly remain
ed in the air near San Diego for
50 hours, Is and one-half minutes.
Shortly after passing over In
dianapolis today, Mac Ready broke
the worlds record for distance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-11-04
Mrs. Roster Freed
Of Double Murder
Jury Acquits Philadelphia Woman Of
killing Rival And State DIS
misses Husbands Staying.

Philadelphia. Nov. Mrs. Gather
inc Roster was late yesterday acquit-
ted of the charge of killing Miss Mil
dred Geraldine Beckitt, her husbands
Stenographer.
The second charge of murder laid
against her for killing her husband
whom she shot at the same time-Jan-
uary p, laSt-was nolle pressed by
the State.
The trial Of the case. which consum-
cd more than week, was replete with
sensations. The Jury was out one
hour and - minutes.
Later District Attorney Rotan was
sent for and afterNa side bar confer
ence. he asked that the bill charging
Mrs. Rosie with killing the husband be
submitted, on the ground that if she
was insane when she shot Miss Beck
it, she was in the same condition when
she killed her husband.
Judge Barratt agreed with this view
and the jury was instructed to acuuit
her of the killing of her husband.
When the foreman announced the
words mot guilty the frail defend
and tainted and was carried from the
court room by her attorneys.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-11-04

Doom. Holland, Nov. An pre-
paration Off his wedding to the Pm
cess Hermine tomorrow, eX-halser VII
helm of Hohenzollern attended Divine
Service this morning in the little chap
81 of Castle Doom. He heard NOV
ing sermon in which his courage IN
exile was iauded and historic incidents
in his career as emperor were re-
viewed.
The former monarch was all atten-
ton as Pastor Vogel recited the
glories that were once Wilhelm's.
More than once the eX-war lord SHOW
ed signs of being overcome with emo
ton.
Meanwhile at Armorgen, not lar
away. the Princess bride-to-be was
happy again. her six trunks. with her
trousseau, being finally passed by
Netherlands custom officials without
examination.
Outside the walls of Castle Doom
milled great crowd of photographers,
newspaper correspondents, movie men
and sight seers. augmented since dawn
until it appeared to be laying siege
to the ex-Kaiser's stronghold. =
Wilhelm retul ming from early chap
81 to find this state of affairs most
trying to ex-imperial dignity, tumed
impotently within the gates OF Doom
House, declaring that if ne had MS
way he would danish the whole gang
from Doom"
Armed guards, increased during the
night. stood off the crowd of journal
lists and camera men.
Prince Henry, brother of the eX
monarch arrived at Amereford, near
Doom. late la st night where an eX-
traordinary reception awaited nm
Booming of fIishlight explosions be
gan the moment the royal visitor, ac-
companied by his son, stepped from
the train. Prince Henry threw aside
his dignity, and scurried like fright
ened rabbit to a closed automobile
that was 10 take him to Castle Doom
Persistent movie men, with assist
ants setting off an incessant bonn
bardment of flashlights, pursued the
Prince, and even clambored 10 the
running boards Of the royal automo-
bile.
Prince Henry, covering in the car
while his, flunkies fought off the
picture steers, pleaded with the cam
era men to cease "this persecution"
The Prices son seemed to enjoy it.
After arrival at Doom house,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-11-04
Blundon Is Given
Years In Prison
Former President OF Reedville Bank
Found Guilty OF Misapplying
Funds. Takes Sentence Quietly.

Richmond, Va, Nov. 4 .-Col. II.
Gordon Blundon, former president of
the Commonwealth National Bank of
Reedville, was found guilty yesterday
of misapplying funds of the bank
while head of the institution, follow
ing trial in Federal Court lasting
nearly two weeks. He was senten-
ced to three years in the Atlanta
Penitnetiary. The sentence consign-
ing him to prison for this term was
pronouced by Judge Charles A.
Woods at 2:30 o'clock, several hours
after theverdict Of the jury had been
returned.
Blundon received the sentence stor-
cally, as he did the verdict Asked
by Clerk Joseph p. Brady if he had
any reason to offer why sentence
should not be pronounced upon him.
he replied that it was the judgment
of the court that he be confined in
the Atlanta Penitnetiary for a period
of three years, Judge Woods made
no statement from the bench.
After Judge Woods had adjourned
court and retired to his chamber,
Blundon lighted cigarette and with
bowed head lapsed into deep thought
Counsel sat on either side Of him,
but no words We're exchanged 1t
was apparent that they as well as
their client had hoped for a lighter
sentence. Soon Blundon was turned
over to Marshal Smithers and wa,
taken into the marshal's office pend
ing commitment to the city Jail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-11-04
Girls Forced To
Jump Four Stories
One Is Dead And Others Likely To
Die As Fire Forces Them
To Leap.

New York, Nov. 4.-Forced to leap
from the third flcCr of flaming loft
building, four 6;rls were terribly IN
jured late yesterday. One is dying
and the others injuries may prove IA
tai
The blaze spread through the wood
en- building with such rapidity that
the girls were caught helpless far
above the ground without chance to
escape burning tc death in any way
other than by jumping.
The girls gathered on window
ledge while crowds below and firemen
cried to them not to jump.
The flames could be seen behind
the helpless victims. Three leaped,
collapsing in broken heaps on the
pavement below. The fourth waited
until her clothing caught fire. Then
she too, hurled herself to the ground.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-11-04

Hull and Adams, Democrat
and Republican, Claim
Gains.
AL SMITH IN N. Y.
Governor Edwards Expected To Get
Senate Seat Over Frelinghuysen In
New Jersey Election BY Democrats
To Be No Landslide.

Washington, Nov. 4.-The congress
sionai and state election campaign Of
1922 was being wound up today,
while rival party leaders prepared
formal statements predicting victory.
Cordell Hull, chairman of the Dem
ocratic National Committee, and John
r. Adams chairman of the Republican
National committee both claimed vic
tory today for their respective part
les in the congressional contest.
eve will register marked gains,
said Hull.
eve will retain control of both
houses; there is no doubt of that out
come" said Adams.
More formal and detailed predic-
tions will be issued later by both
chairmen. Adams probably will give
out his specific claims today, and Hull
Sunday or Monday.
The Democrats confidently expect
to carry New York for the governor
ship, electing AL Smith over Gov. Ma
than Miller. They expect to elect
Gov. Edward J. Edwards TO the SEN
ate in New Jersey, succeeding Senator
Freninghuysen, the republican incum'
bent. They expect to return Senator
Atless Pomerene from Ohio, and to
elect Vic Donahey governor of that
state. They look for victories in Titan,
Wyoming, Montana and Nevada, and
EXPECT Senator James A. Reed to win
in Missouri.
They also claim large increases In
the Democratic membership of the
House from New York, Pennsylvania,
Illinois and Ohio, as vel as from
smaller states.
Republicans do not dispute the DEM
ocratic claim that gains will be reg
istered in the House. But they DO
dispute the extent of those gains, and
insist their reports show that Repuo-
Gcan control will be such as a normal
Republican year brings about.
There wilrbe no landslide for either
side. leaders of both parties agree.
Unless they az wrong in reading
of the signs, they think the country
will fall back intosits normal political
divisions more nearly than was the
case in the 1912 1920 landshdes.
The principal backgrounds IN
TUESDAYS balloting will be President
Harding's home state, Ohio, New York,
Missouri. New Jersey, Michigan,
Washington, Wyoming, Texas, Rhode
Island and Minnesota.
In these states the most spectacu-
lar campaigns for seats in congress
have occurred In Illinois, Massachu-
setts and Ohio, the people will vote or
the restoration of beer and light wines.
and in most of the other states this is
sue enters somewhat into the elections.
The senatorial contests in Massa-
chusetts. Wisconsin, Indiana and Iowa
are regardedhere as virtually settled.
Lodge is expected to come back for his
sixth term, LaFollette has walka-
wav. Beveridge seems a certain win
ner. and Brookhart SENS likely TO be
elected by Iowa to fill Senator Ken
von's seat. Pinchot looks like a handy
winner for governor of Pennsylvania.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-11-04
Belgian Fleet
Grows so Per Cent
Like American Type
writer's And Brazilians Walk On
American Rubber Soles.
(By Isaac Gregg

Washington, D c., Nov. 4.-Ac-
cording to report from Acting
Commercial Attache Cross, at Brus-
sells, Belgium, to the Department OF
Commerce, the Belgian fleet is now
90 per cent larger than 1t was IN
1914. Although the greater part OF
Belgium was occupied by Germany
throughout the war, the Belgian
flag was kept afloat by Belgian
merchant ships as resolutely as IL
was defended on the unconquered
Belgian territory based on Ypres.
Belgium lost by submarine war
fare l04 .00O gross tons, a third OF her
Shipping. This and other maritime
losses were made good by the award
as Preparations of thirty eight former
German ships Of l1O,O0O gross toIIS'
Some further official encourage
ment to private maritime enterprise
is to be expected, as it Is the. Belgian
aim to carry approximately forty pc"
cent of the traffic touching the Bel
gian ports. The current view Is ina;
the Belgian merchant marine shoulC
be free from direct state intervention
ard evolve progressively without ar
tifcial stimulus The use of indirect
aids. such as reduced interior rail
tariffs for merchandise exported by
Belgian ships, is favored, also some
form of exception is urged, including
freedom from reimbursement OF mar
Dor and light dues. and exemption
for war profits and transfer taxes,
provided the proceeds of sales are
used to purchase new units.