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Evening star., 1922-01-16
3, 80. TRAINS ESCAPE
TRACK OBSTRUCTION
Express From Washington Believed
to Have Driven Bar in
Crossing.
srecial Dispatch to The Star.

srecial Dispatch to The Star.
RIVERDALE, Nd, January 10
Timely discovery of distractions on
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad
tracks here the other night averted
a serious wreck. w. A. Rogers
found a heavy wooden tire. together
with a portion of a steel bar, across
the northbound tracks and section
of a steel bar was driven into the
platform crossing so that an end
projected above the rails on the
southbound track.
Upon discovering the obstructions
Mr.. Rogers summoned citizens and
the track was cleared.
1t is believed that the express
from Washington passing Riverdale
about IL pm. had driven a heavy
steel bar, apparently from some part
of the engine. beneath the wooden
framework of the crossing, ripping
up a portion of it and throwing the
obstructions across the track.
Citizens declare that electric lights
at the crossing instead of the pres
ent practically useless oil lamps"
would have rendered the obstruc-
tions visible to any passerby.
Evening star., 1922-01-16
MAI. C.. S. MONTAGUE
DIES AT AGE OF IS
Was Veteran Of Civil War and
Prominently Identified in
Church Work.

Maj. Calvin S. Montague. veteran
of the civil war and prominently
identified with three churches Of this
city, where he has lived for the last
forty years, died suddenly Saturday
morning at his residence, 2233 18th
street northwest. He was eighty-five
years old.
Although failing somewhat, due to
his advanced age. Maj. Montague re-
tired the preceding night in seeming
the next morning by his daughter,
Miss kittie f. Montague.
Maj. Montague was born September
q, 1886, in Kalamazoo. Mich. He en-
listed May 25, 1861, with the rank of
sergeant, in the I'd Michigan Volun-
teers, Company X. He served through
the war, participating in many of
the important engagements. includ-
Ing Bull Run and the siege of Vicks-
burg. During the seige of Vicksburg
he was wounded. He was mustered
out September 80, 1855, with the rank
Of major. and for meritorious service
was given the honorary rank by an
act of Congress Of breyet lieutenant
colonel.
Coming to this city in 1882, Mai
Montague entered the employ of the
pension Office as clerk. He served
continuously in that office until his
tember, 1920. He was a member OF
the Burnside Post, Grand Army OF
the Republic. On January IA. 1864
he married Miss Louise Eldred. also
of Kalamazoo. She died five years
ago, since which time he had been
living with his daughter. as she was
his only surviving relative.
Maj. Montague was a member Of the
First Congregational Church. and for
a number Of years taught the busi-
ness mems Bible class there. 1t was
at his home that the plans were first
thought Of and perfected for the
building of Mount Pleasant Congre-
gational Church. He and his wife
were afterward two Of the original
charter members of that church
Later Maj. Montague Joined the Nc
Kendree Methodist Epi scopal Church
and there organized and taught the
brotherhood Bible class.
Funeral services will be held to-
morrow morning at 10 o'clock, at the
McKendree Church. Interment will
be in Arlington cemetery. Services
will he under the auspices of the
G. 4. r.
Evening star., 1922-01-16

Novel means are being employed by
various cities and towns throughout
the United States to provide work for
the jobless, according to reports col-
lected by Col. Arthur Woods, head Of
the organization charged with carry
ing on work started by the recent
national conference on unemploy-
ment.
Summaries of these reports show
means used to be as follows:
Chicago has made a house-to- house
canvass under the direction of
twenty-three battalion fire chiefs. to
compel householders to remove from
terial and refuse. as fire-prevention
measure. This campaign has created
many short-time jobs.
Dallas. Tex, took q church census
or Its population. and each house
holder was asked il some special odd
or cleaning-could be furnished the
unemployed. and a record was kept
OF the replies and addresses, with
the result that a large number of
days OF work were secured for the
most needy.
Fort Wayne Turns to "Ads."
In Fort Wayne. Ind. advertise
ments were published in the news
papers. and the unemployed mere
asked to fill out and send in blanks
These were turned over to the local
employment agency. and local indus
tries secured the help they needed.
kearny, n. j.. has an agent out aft
ernoons. covering the town. with sew
eral helpers. in automobiles. They
visit buildings under construction
look over streets being paved and cali
at all industrial plants and railroad
shops, oner1ng the cooperation OF
the local employment bureau and as
certainfng exactly what kind of helr
is needed.
In New York city 103 social agencies
have co-oDerated in RELIEF work for
Evening star., 1922-01-16
Fuemen, Aldermen and Clubs
Hunt Jobs for Unemployed

the unemployed. and have established
a central bureau Of registration to
act as clearing house.
Pittsburgh contractors and employ
ers have been urged to keep one OF
two men in each family on the pay
roll, and to hire to large extent
those living in the city who have
dependents.
Each ward in Rockford, ILL.,. has a
committee. with the two aldermen as
chairnen. These committees in turn
have organized precinct committees
with a member in charge of each city
block. Personal contact like this has
resulted in a very successful cam
paign to provide jobs and relieve dis
tress. the report sald.
Schenectady, N. Y. has taken care OF
Its own problem by bond issues for
public improvements. and the city Of
ficiais are enforcing rigidly such ordi-
nances as snow removal, which is
done under city supervision and
charged on tax bills of all derelict
property owners.
Club at Atlanta.
Atlanta has formed a club of SOC
citizens. each Of whom has pledged the
building of a dwelling, to be rented
at reasonable figure. thus giving
employment to many, and also helping
the housing situation.
Boston has asked all employers to
increase the number of their employees
by at least one, and as many more as
I Is possible.
New London. Conn. runs special
entertainments in the theaters with
local talent. The unemployed were al
lowed to sell tickets and retain a
good percentage Of the proceeds. Civil
service rules are suspended in Cam
bridge, Mass, SO that many persons
can rotate in the same jobs.
Houston. Tex. maintains a gang OF
laborers ranging in number from zoe
to 600. paying them $1.25 a day. and il
they have dependents. supplementine
this by charity. Employers are urged
to apply to the city for labor. which
is supplied from this gang.
Evening star., 1922-01-16
LEGION
PLANNING CENSUS
Meeting at indianapolis Will
Arrange Details of
Campaign.
By the Associated Press.

INDIANAPOLIS. January 16.-The
most important meeting of the Amer
lean Legion ever held between ma
tional conventions will be called in
this city January 90 and 81 to arrange
for a census of every ex-service man
and woman In the country. The plan
that National Commander Hanford
MacNider will present to delegates
calls for personal interviews by
legion canvassers of all veterans.
G. r. Forbes. director Of the United
States Veterans Bureau. will come as
the personal representative OF Presi-
dent Harding. and Federal Judge X:
NJ. Lands Of Chicago will be one OF
adjutants and national executive
committeeman. chairmen of standing
committees and national legion ohi-
cials will be present. Representatives
of the War and Navy departments
will also attend. The national e1ecu-
tive committee of the American
Legion Auxiliary. an organization OF
woman relatives Of legion members
will meet concurrently.
The census will be known as q
service and compensation campaign
and is modelled after the Iowa plan.
successfully used in that state when
Mr.. MacNider was commander there
After approval by the convention, the
census will sbe undertaken at once
The country win be divided into dis
tricts. with a legion committeeman
to supervise. Districts will be small
enough SO that thorough canvassin3
can be assured. Legion volunteers
will work. under the committeeman
and will 4sit every house and inter
view everf veteran.
VIII Issue ouestionnaires.
Questiohnaires will be used to as
certain. first. what form OF adjusted
compensation is preferred Of the five
offered in the pending federal bill
veterans have the option OF cash
payment, paid-up insurance, voca.
tional training, aid in buying home
or aid in settling land. Mr.. MacN!del
has a plan whereby veterans will be
given the option OF turning theil
compensation payments into q gen
eral fund, to be administered by the
legion and out of which loans will be
made to disabled. unemployed OIL
fund will total several million dol.
lars. Canvassers in the census will
ascertain how many veterans will
lend money to this fund.
The subject of unemployment alsc
will be considered at the convention
and some means devised whereby the
legion can assist nationally in plac.
ing ex-service men in jobs. A com.
mittee will bring in a report on :ht
memorial proposed in honor of the
late F. w. Galbraith. who was killed
while serving as legion national com.
mander.
Evening star., 1922-01-16
CONCERT BY RADIO.

Radio operators within a radius OF
200 miles of Washington will have an
opportunity tonight to hear a concert
given under the auspices of the Chris
tian Endeavor Alumni Association OF
the District of Columbia. The pro-
gram of entertainment. which will be
held IN the chapel OF the Church of the
Covenant, 18th and N streets north
west, will consist of several Shakes
peareap readings by Rev. Earle VIII
fiey, pastor of the Vermont Avenue
Christian Church: George H. O'Con-
nor. singer of comic songs: the Ma
tional Quartet. composed of Mrs.
Elizabeth S. Maxwell, soprano; Miss
Lillian Chenowith. contralto: Will
liam E. Braithwaite, tenor. and Hsr-
ry NJ. Forker, basso, and an In
|strumentaal trio by Miss Ruby STAN
ford, piano; Miss Ruth Jones'. cello.
and Mrs. Olmstead, also piano.
Evening star., 1922-01-16
WILL EXPLAIN COURSES.
Mckinley Training Teachers Il
Hold an cat Home"

The faculty Of Mckinley Manuai
Training School will hold an at
home" in the school building. 7th
street and Rhode Island avenue, jan
uary 26, from $3.50 to 10 pm, to pro.
spective pupils, their parents ana
eighth-grade teachers. at which the
courses of study will be outlined and
elective subjects explained. In addi.
the high school, Principal Frank c.
Daniel will explain the Requirements
for college entrance and will answer
questions from the gathering. The
shops and laboratories Of the school
will be in operation in order that the
parents and pupils may see the ma
ture of the work ahead.
It is not the intention Of the spon-
sors of this plan. 1t is announced. to
use it to the detriment of any other
school or schools. It Is designed a.
an agency to aid the parent In wisely
selecting a school where Q specific
kind Of work can be obtained.
Following the explanation Of the
courses of study. . musical program
will be given. s53t
Evening star., 1922-01-16

with authority subject to the approval
Of the President. to refund or con-
vert and to extend time Of payment of
the principal or the interest or both of
any obligation Of any foreign govern
ment now owing to the United States
on account Of the world war The
Secretary Of the Treasury would be
chairman Of the commission and the
other members would be appointed by
the President subject to confirmation
by the President.
Chairman McCumber said it was the
purpose to press the measure for
passage without waiting for the ad-
journment of the arms conference
AS forecast by Chairman McCumber
last week. no soldier bonus provision
was added to the bill. Members of
committee said that the matter of
using interest on the refunded bonds
to help pay the soldier bonus was not
discussed.
Evening star., 1922-01-16
DRY LAW CELEBRATION.
Chicago Homes That Ban Liquor to
Display Flags,

CHICAGO, January 16.-Star flags,
similar to the service flags of the
war and bearing the inscription, eve
are Americans; we support the Con-
stitution," will be placed in windows
of homes tomorrow where no liquor
is consumed. The plan is part Of q
celebration. to be held by the Chicago
branch Of the Women's Christian
Temperance Union. of the second an
niversary Of the ratification Of the
eighteenth prohibition amendment.
Evening star., 1922-01-16
FATE Of TREATY
HANGS WITH Japan
Senate Ratification Believed
Impossible Unless Shan
tung Issue Cleared.

One of the considerations. which. it
is hoped. may influence the Japanese
to assist in clearing UP questions re-
lating to Shantung, Siberia and Man.
churia is that unless points of pos
sible international friction in those
quarters are removed. ratification Of
the four-power Pacific pact by the
Senate may be embarrassed.
1t is pointed out that the Senate
would view as incomplete the work
of the conference it it failed to in
clude an understanding on all the far
eastern subjects, and would consider
the four-power pact as hardly suffi-
cient to cover the case as long as the
potentiality of trouble existed in
those sections.
The beginning Of the week. which
may produce important developments
in the direction Of bringing the con-
ference to a happy and an earlier con-
clusion than seemed a short time ago
to be close at hand, finds a spirit of
optimism pervading conference cir
cles 1t is hoped that a settlement
will be found through mutual COM
promise and concession on the ques-
ton of fortificatfons in the Pacific.
Japanese home politics. 1t is ap-
pretended, continue to keep the ne
ROTATIONS conducted by the Japanese
delegation on q basis realized as deli
cate, but by no means hopeless.
Comment is heard upon the fact that
Great Britain and the United States
have throughout been considerate OF
the political situation in japan and
disposed as far as possible to express
recognition Of political conditions in
the homeland by adopting q broad
policy OF concession on points close
~ touching public sentiment In
Japan.
French Politics Have IaApence.
The conference is being affected. In
= way. by French politics. too. and
may be to an increasing degree until
the now ministry either gets q firm
footing or gives way to another
Fortunately, political conditions in
the United States do not show signs
vet Of assuming an acute bearing on
the work Of the conference.
Tributes to the great value OF the
conferenco'1 achievements thus Tar
from tho rest OF the world continue
to be echoed at Washington. No one
is pessimistic enough now to fore
Evening star., 1922-01-16
ALEXANDRIA BAR MEETS
TO ACT ON JUDGE
Reaffirmatio of Election of Mon
cure to the Corporation Court
Set for Today.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch TO The Star.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, January 10
Members of the Bar Association of
the city this afternoon are in session
in the corporation courtroom. with
James r. Cation presiding, indorsing g
the reelection of Judge Robinson
Moncure as judge of the corporation
court. Already practically all of the
members of the local bar have in
dorsed Judge Moncure. and at this
meeting. it is understood. will reaf.
firm the Endorsement, which will be
forwarded to the legislature.
Judge Moncure several days age
was nominated in the caucus for re.
election.
Evening star., 1922-01-16

Both the Chinese and Japanese
today were awaiting further in
structions from their home offices
in regard to the compromise pro-
posals for settlement of the CEN
trail issue, involving conditions for
restoration to China of the Tsing-
tao-Tsianfu railroad.
With the approval of Toxic this
week of the articles of the naval
limitation treaty dealing with
Pacific fortifcations, the pact is
expected to be approved by the full
naval committee in time for its
announcement at a plenary session
of the conference before the end
of the week.
Evening star., 1922-01-16
HOGAN MADE SECRETARY,

Lieut.. Col. John P. Hogan has been
appointed secretary Of the military af-
fairs committee Of the American Engi-
neering Council. the president Of the
council, can Mortimer e. Cooley of the
University OF Michigan has announced.
He succeeds the late Col. A. Snyder.
and was appointed upon the recom-
nrenda ton of t4ne chairman of the COM
,nittee, Col. William Barclay Parsons.
Cal. Hogan served in the Eleventh
Engineers, which was the first engineer
regiment to go abroad at the outbreak
of the war.
Evening star., 1922-01-16
BRIEFLY TOLD STORY
OF ARMS CONFERENCE

The Star is publishing daily 4 summer.
ized story Of the Developments of the arma.
ment conference. By reading it each day
you will keep In touch with the outstand-
ing events Of the historic meeting.)
The coming week probably will
see the naval program wiped Off
the slate and the Shantung issue.
il not finally disposed Of. at least
80 far advanced toward that point
as to permit the delegates to
to settlement of the remaining
issues in the far east.
Evening star., 1922-01-16
THROWS LYE ON NAN.

Henrietta Smith. colored. thirty
three years old, 2046 L street, il
under arrest at the 3rd precinct
police station charged with mayhem,
it being alleged that she threw a
quantity Of lye solution on George
Johnson. colored. twenty-four years
old, at the latter's home, 1928 vir-
gfnia avenue, yesterday afternoon.
Police were told that johnson had
been a former admirer Of Henrietta
He was taken to Emergency Hos
pital. where physicians said he may
loua the sight OF one eye.
Evening star., 1922-01-16
WILL HONOR ZIONIST.
Washington District to Observe An
niversary Of Pinsker's Birth

Members of the Washington Zionist
District will celebrate the Tooth an
nfversary of the birth of Leon PIN
skier. predecessor of Theodor Berzl
founder Of the Zionist movement. at
the Y. ". H. A.. 11th street and
PennsyIvania avenue. tomorrow
The usual custom OF sneaL;ne IN
Hebrew will be foregone BY Abraiam
Goldberg, member Of the nat;onai
Zionist administrative COMMITTEES. Who
will mako his address in EnTlish.
Evening star., 1922-01-16
ASKED TO MAKE DECISION.
Attorney General = Break sena-
tory Deadlock Over Judeeship.

Attorney General Daugherty, It be-
came known today, has been asked
to break deadlock existing between
Senators Cummins and Kenyon of
lows as to the appointment OF a fed
erai Judge to NIL a vacancy existing
in the northern district of that state.
Senator Cumnnins has Recommended
George w. Scott of Sioux City, q for
mer member of the House, and Sena-
tor Kenyon's choice Is e. n. Morline
of Emmettsburg. Neither senator has
shown a disposition to change his
recommendations. -
The place became vacant when
Judge Reed resigned December 1.
Evening star., 1922-01-16
GOES TO CAMP ALFRED VAIL.

Sergt. Luther Thomas. 18th Service
Company, Signal Corps, this city, has
for duty in connection with the photo
graphic detachment. ',s1 = =
Evening star., 1922-01-16
identify DEAD MAN
| AS VICTOR GIBSON
Mystery Enshrouds Death of
Son of Irish Lord in
Hotel in England.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON. January 16.-The body OF
an Irishman found dead IN a hotel
at Horstlam. in Sussex, on Saturday
was identified today as that of the
Honorable Victor Gibson. son of the
late Lord Ashbourne and brother Of
the present Baron Ashbourne. His
wife was an American girl. Caroline
de Billier. daughter of Frederic de
Billier of New York, whom he mar
ried in 1909.
Find Glass and Liquid.
Considerable mystery surrounded
the case over the week end. Gibson,
arriving at the hotel Saturday, asked
to be allowed to remain in the smok-
ing room. where he was later found
dead. He had previously stated az
the hotel that he was an Irishlnan
and rebel, known to the Irish press
by half a dozen names and that he
had lived with his father at the vice
regal lodge in Dublin fourteen years
ago.
Some broken glass was discovered
in the fireplace and small quantity
of liquid had been spilled on the
hearthstoue.
Chose Two American Brides.
Ernest Victor Gibson. who was born
in 1875 and educated at Trinity Col
lege, Dublin. and Trinity College,
Cambridge, married in 1905 Mary
Wood Salisbury. daughter of Joseph
l. r. Wood of New York. She died
the same year and Gibson. four years
afterward, married Miss de Billier.
He served in the South African war
and was an honorary lieutenant in
the army and temporary commanoer
in the royal naval volunteer reserve.
He was admitted TO the bar in Dub
lin in 1899.
The late Lord Ashbourne. who died
land under Lord Salisbury, first TAX
ing the Office in 1885 and holding II
also under Lord SalisbVrys second
and third administrations.
Evening star., 1922-01-16
MAY PUT farmer
| ON RESERVE BOARD
President Favorable, and
Mandatory Clause May Be
Dropped Is Belief.

BY the Associated Press.
Creation OF I'M additional direc-
tor of the federal reserve board
SO as to pave the way for the mp.
pOintment of a "dirt farmer By
the President In proposed In a
substitute subamendment to the
federal reserve act offered today
by Senator Kellogg. republican,
Minnesota, author of the original
"farmer amendment"
Evening star., 1922-01-16
DEMANDS POINCARE
MAKE EXPLANATION
OF FOREIGN POLICY

Continued from Second Page.)
Evening star., 1922-01-16
SENATORS FAVOR
DEBT REFUND BILL

Continued from Second Page.)
Evening star., 1922-03-23
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cludes everything. Sale sign on property.
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