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Evening star., 1922-05-24
116-YEAR HEAT RECORD
IS BROKEN IN PARIS;
ALPINE GLACIERS MELT

BY the Associated Press
PARIS, May 24.-Paris today eX-
perienced the hottest May day in
ll6 years, the thermometer hitting
"a lilo degrees Fahrenheit in the
shade at 3:45 O'Clock rhis after
noon. This city was one of many
European capitals to experience
similar heat wave that began
sweeping western Europe five
days ago.
The heat here generated a pecu-
liarly sitting haze. although the
sky was blue throughout France.
The weather bureau predicts con-
tinued heat, with possibly an even
higher temperature tomorrow.
The usually crowded streets were
thinly peopled at noon today and
there We're noticeably few women
on the boulevards. The cafes and
beer gardens. however, did a land
office business.
GENEVA. May "a. The heat
wave in the Alps region has
broken a ninety-year record for
the month of May, the thermom-
eter at number of points today
registering 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
Snow and glaciers are melting
rapidly and the Rhine and khone
rivers are rising.
An avalanche released by the
heat destroyed an Alpine club
house, it was reported today, on
the summit of Mount Ferginkogel.
1000 feet above sea level.
Evening star., 1922-05-24
QUIZ COMPL|CATES
bLACKMA|L DEATH
MiIIionaire's Story Must Be
Cleared of Contradictions,
Says Coroner.

WHITE PLAINS, y. Y, May "a
Coroner Edward Fitzgerald has post
poned the inquest into the death of
Clarence Peters, described by Walter
S. Ward, millionaire baking company
official. as one of a Matchmaking trio.
killed by him near kensico reservoir
recently.
The inquest had been put off until
the coroner's investigators can clear
up several points in the Ward con-
fession with which Mr.. Fitzgerald, in
the light of late developments, is far
from satisfied
The police have been told by c. W.
Eckhardt. owner of an estate border
ing Kings road. where Peters bady
was discovered by William Griggs
and Richard Short, that no bullet
wound was found until they had
opened the coat and vest which We're
part of the clothing Griggs and
Short also told the police that only
the shirt and undershirt showed evil
dence that a bullet had pierced them.
Traces Bat One Car.
The men also declared that traces
of only one car were found at the
spot, and Short. who lives near. de-
clared that he heard but a single
automobile rush north along the road
about o'clock that morning. the
time set by Ward for the affray with
the blackmailers. Another contra
diction which officials insist must be
cleared up is the failure to find but
one empty shell near the body. al
though Ward declares that nine shots
were fired between the time he shot
Peters and exchanged shots with the
two other men, Ross" and Jack"
who fed.
The New Rochelle police have further
complicated matters by insisting that
Peters, shot on the morning of Nav is,
was in Wards house the night before
during card game They say that
Of the 10th. but returned to his house
at o'clock. not at 4, as stated by the
authorities here. who say that they got
the o'clock time from Ward
Peters Gun Not Found.
Neither the gun said by Ward to have
been used by Peters was found when the
body was discovered nor is the gun
Ward himself used in the hands of the
authorities. Last night Ward was
asked where he had met Peters, but he
declined to answer. He was annoyed
by question:
DO you know what became of the
revolver which Peters used?"
Don't try to trap me-" he said.
The authorities are said to be doing
everything in their power to locate the
missing Ross" and Jack" but so far
as can be learned no description of the
men or general alarm has been sent out.
When reporters asked Ward to be al
lowed to see the coupe he said he used
on the death drive and which had
glass shattered by the bullet from
Peters gun, he refused. The request
followed the discovery that no one who
found the body saw any glass in the
road. such as would inevitably follow
the fight described by Ward.
Evening star., 1922-05-24
"MOB PROOF JAIL" GOAL
OF NECK-R0PED NEGRO
WHO ESCAPED LYNCHING
Ry the Associated Press

By the Associated Press.
IRWINTON, Ga, May 23-Jim
benson. negro. it is believed, has
shattered all lynching records by
escaping from mob after a rope
had been placed about his neck,
and today he is reported to be at
tempting to elude a sheriff's posse
and reach Macon to take refuge in
a "mobproof Jail"
benson, convicted of attacking a
white woman. was taken from the
jail here early yesterday morning
after battle between Jail at
taches and mob. He was placed
In an automobile. a rope about his
neck. The automobile soon after
ward crashed into another ma
chine and the occupants were
thrown out. benson is said to
have recovered and made a hasty
exit from the scene.
Irwin county officers who visited
the scene of the automobile ac-
cident said they were convinced
That benson escaped Several
farmers in the vicinity reported
having seen him, running bare
headed across, country.
Evening star., 1922-05-24
GEN. WOOD ESCAPES
PERIL OF TYPH00N
Yacht in Which He Was
Cruising Safe at Island
Near Mindora.
By the Associated Press.


MANILA, P. l.. May 24.-Leonard
Wood, governor general of the Phil
ippines. is safe after being missing
thirty-six hours in the yacht Apo,
following a typhoon, according to
word received here early today
The yacht was reported to have
taken refuge at an island near Min
dora, where the governor, accom-
panied by his wife and daughter had
gone Saturday on an inspection trip.
Since the typhoon keen anxiety had
been felt for the safety of Gen. Wood
and his family. The Apo is small
yacht, and vessels generally in the
vicinity of the island /of Mindoro
were driven helplessly before the
storm. For two days efforts to reach
the Apo were unavailing.
The island behind which the Apo
found haven is named Hin. Gen.
Wood is expected to reach Manila to-
morrow.
Evening star., 1922-05-24
HUNT FAKE MEMBER OF CONGRESS
TRYING TO SELL AUTOS AT $50 EACH

A spurious member of Con-
gress' who offered to sell postal
employees government automo-
biles for $50 each, provided they
would keep silent about it. was
being sought today by postal in
spectors and the police.
Several thousand letters signed
by James D. Bailey. member of
the post Office and post roads
committee of the House" were sent
out. It is declared. the letters con-
tanning the offer. Inquiries from
constituents to members of Con-
gress here led to the investigation.
It was revealed that the name
James d. Bailey" does not ap-
pear in the list of members of the
House. The stationery used by
the promoters of the scheme was
the same as officially used by
members of the House. it Is un-
derstood.t
A suspect, registered as e. Van
at 121 Maryland avenue northeast,
had left the city overnight, it de-
veloptd 1t was stated there that
only two letters had reached him
Evening star., 1922-05-24
ALLIED FORCES TO QUIT
SILESIA LAST OF JULY
Recent Agreement of Poles and
Germans Held to Remove
Need of Militia.

BY the Assoca ted Press.
PARIS. May 24.-The allied military
occupation of Upper Silesia is likely
to end the last of July, according to
the report of the allied commission
for the district, which was considered
today by the council of ambassadors
here.
Fourteen thousand men of the
allies forces are still in Upper Silesia.
OF these 1900 are French, 1900
British and the remainder Italian.
The Germans and the Poles recently
reached an agreement covering ad-
justments in the district, and the
commissioners forecast situation
which will permit complete with
drawal of the military within sixty
days.
Evening star., 1922-05-24

during his two weeks residence
there. Several letters torn into
small bits were found in the room.
Dollar marks were found scrawled
on the walls.
The letters sent to prospects
stated that the government had
on its hands a surplus of auto
mobiles from the war, which had
been found very efficient for such
service as performed On the rural
free delivery routes. They stated
that the service would probably
be improved 100 per cent through
the use Of these machines. but that
there were not enough to go
around. The object, then, was to
supply the rural free delivery car
riers who most needed the ma
chimes with them, and they would
be practically without cost, the
only charges being. an advanced
allotment of $50 to pay for stor-
age to this time. For the reason
that there was an insufficient num-
ber to supply all. each recipient
OF letter was counseled to keep
the matter strictly confidential.
Post Office Inspector Barclay
said that premature publication
of the plans had probably ham
peredsife chance for I. success
fHl ci ln-up in the case.
Evening star., 1922-05-24
HOP OFF |NFL|GHT
TO CIRCLE WORLD
Three Britishers Expect to
Make 10000 Miles in
Ninety Days.

3y the Associated PreSs.
CROYDON, England. May 24-Maj.
W. T. Blake and two companions
started from the airdrome here at
sos o'clock this afternoon on an at
tempted 30,000-mile airplane flight
around the world.
Maj. Blake's associates in the ad
venture are Capt Norman Macmillan
and Lieut.. Col. l.. Z. Broome
Brilliant sunshine, with light
breeze. made the weather conditions
perfect for the take-off. Official tone
was given to the occasion by Mai
of civil aviation.
The machine the aviators are using
is a D. H. 9, capable of making 115
miles an hour. 1t has the latest
equipment for comfort. and special
attention has been paid to the pc
has been given the machine and it
was taken up again today by pilot
Macmillan for the final spin prior to
the great flight which is expected to
last ninety days.
The start was scheduled for 1
o'clock, the first stop being at Paris.
Tomorrow the aviators expect to
reach Lyons, France, and thence will
fly to Rome and by stages through
India. China. Japan, Alaska and the
United States. crossing the Atlantic
from New Foundland via Greenland
and Iceland.
Special Camera Attached.
Several hours were spent making
last minute changes in the fuselage
and equipment. A special camera for
aerial work. with a revolving tripod,
was attached to the machine at Mai
Blakes request.
Col. Broome, the scientific member
Of the party, who has spent many
years in Alaska, the Aleutian Is
lands and the Pacific northwest, said
the party would explore Iceland and
Greenland if time permitted.
Il am the luckiest and proudest
Continued on Page 2, Column II
Evening star., 1922-05-24
COMMITTEE KILLS
HAMMER DISTRICT
DAYLIGHT PLAN
Popular Vote Conducted by
Evening Star SWays 0pin-
ion in Congress.
PROTEST PRESENTED
BY NORTHEAST BODY
Action of Representative Denies
Commissioners Right to
Change Time.

The House District committee
voted today to kill the Hammer res
olution, which would have authorized
The District Commissioners to issue
regulations making the entire Dis
trict conform with the daylight-sav
ing program enforced in the federal
departments. The committee had
previously voted not to table the
Hammer resolution, preferring to
definitely dispose of it. Representa-
tive Hammer, author of the resolu
tion. said that personally he is op-
posed to daylight saving and that he
believes the people of the District,
by big majority, are opposed to it.
Representative Stuart Reed of West
Virginia. acting chairman. and Rep
resentative Millspaugh of Missouri
both called attention to the popular
vote which The Star is taking on
The. .daylight-saving question, telling
the committee that very soon it
will be shown how the people really
feel on this proposition
Blnnton for Late Hour.
Representative Blanton of Texas
suggested that the best way to ham
die the question would be for Con-
gress to pass legislation directing
the Commissioners. the school author
tiles and the federal officials not to
open the schools or places of work
before o'clock. Representative
posed to the plan now under consid-
era ation by the cabinet and by some
members of Congress to use the ear
Her opening hour as wedge to put
all government Establishments on an
elght-hour day. He said he favored
an eight-hour day. but by straight
forward legislation rather than by
subterfuge.
Evan H. Tucker. representing the
Northeast Washington Citizens As
socIatlon, appeared in opposition to
the daylight saving resolution and
said he was authorized by that asso-
citation to write to the President in
protest against the daylight saving
program.
Representative Keller of Minnesota
questioned by what authority the
schools were opened an hour earlier.
Asked as to Referendum.
Representative Millspaugh question
ed whether there was really a refer
endum vote in the government de-
partments in favor of daylight saw
ing. Mr.. Tucker said that he felt sure
at was not a fair vote"
The House District committee today
passed resolution directing the
chairman of the committee or the
representative of the committee in
charge of legislation on next District
day to make the Fitzgerald work
mans compensation bill the special
order of business.
When the House District committee
met a peculiar situation occurred.
Representative Walters of Pennsyl-
Vania was elected temporary chair
man and objections were registered
by Representatives Blanton of Texas
and Gilbert of Kentucky that the
meeting was irregular. Representa-
tive Walters overruled these objec-
tions on the ground that this was the
regular day for a District committee
meeting. The point of no quorum was
raised, and when quorum appeared
Representative Walters called Repre-
sentative Zihlman OF Maryland to
preside, so that during the committee
session today there were three chair
men-Walters, Zinlman and Reed
Evening star., 1922-05-24
SEEK NEW WEIGHT
AND MEASURE LAW
Conference at Bureau of
Standards Would Use D. C.
Law as Model.

TIL fifteenth annual conference on
weights and measures, at its second
days session at the bureau of STAN
dards today, voted that model law
on weights and measures, based on
the District of Columbia laws. should
be drawn up by the committee on leg
isla ton and presented to the con-
ference for approval tomorrow, look
ing toward uniformity in such laws
among the various states. 1t was
pointed out by several of the dele
gates that in some states commodi-
ties were sold by the pound and in
others by the bushel. which caused
continual confusion in interstate trade.
1t was agreed by the members pres
ent that uniform laws among ali the
states was the most vital step in the
standardization Of weights and
measures.
Chicago Men Speak.
William Cluett of Chicago spoke at
some length on the unfairness of SELL
ing certain commodities as potatoes and
apples by the dry measure and the
frequent methods used by the small
merchants in giving short-weight meas
ures, and told how this practice had
great advantage ACQUIRING both TO the
merchants and the general public by
sale OF such commodities by the pound,
as is now the practice there. Other dele
gates also scored the use of the dry
measure and the difficulties that We're
found in those states where it was
still in vogue.
Secretary Hoover, who was scheduled
to talk to the conference this morn
ing. was detained and will speak this
q ffeyr Of 'ola
This evening the delegates will hold
a dinner at the City Club.
Tribute to Louis A. Fischer.
A glowing tribute to Louis A. Fisch-
er, formerly chief of the diy:,.on of
weights and measures of tho ureau Of
standards. who died last summer was
paid by DR.. Samuel w. Stratton, di-
rector of the bureau, at the G. ming
session of the conference vescrday.
Mr.. Fischer. until his death. had
been secretary of the conference since
its formation in 1905, ard is given
credit for being the leading spirit
and whose efforts were highly instru-
ly conferences and work carried out
in them, in standardizing weights and
measures in the different states.
DR.. c. w. Waggoner, speaking for
the state departments and d. j. Mona
han, speaking for the manufacturers,
added a word of eulogy for Mr.. Fisch-
er, for his, enthusiasm, energy and
modesty in his work.
Following the registration Of the
delegates, each gave a report on the
success in prosecuting short weight
and measure cases and telling of
various problems in his state.
At yesterday afternoons session, an
Inspection and demonstration Of
exhibits of weighing
ee,.i;,is .',elsarins devices. was he!d
Evening star., 1922-05-24

that the return allowed in 1920 was
not realized.
I'VE may observe that fair return
of 5.75 per cent" the commission said
in further explanation, after
deducting the federal corporation income
tax on return of per cent, would be
approximately the equivalent of a fair re-
turn of per cent. out of which the
federal income tax waspayable."
1920 Value Accepted.
In this connection the commission
concluded that its 1920 estimate OF the
aggregate value of railway property in
the country, which was SIS. 900 900 00O,
as made for rate-making purposes could
still be accepted. The changes in val
uation made since would be immaterial
in calculating earnings
Chairman McChord, in his dissenting
| opinion. objected to the rate of return
allowed, and expressed the opinion tina t
it should not exceed 5| per cent, and
that in any case the commission should
not set a value al the present time.
I'm my judgement the general re-
ductions now decreed, fall short OF
full attainment of the desired end"
he added. The present level of rates
on basis articles . should be
materially reduced"
Comments of Commissioners.
Commissioner Eastman said that
the decision should have been with
held to await action by the Railroad
Labo. Board on pending applications
CONTINUED on Page >. Column -
Evening star., 1922-05-24
Today's News in Brief.

Latest crisis in Ireland causes great
alarm in London. Page l
Six G. o. P. candidates in Iowa seek
nomination to U. S. Senate. Page l
1. c. C. orders 10 per cent cut in
freight rates all over country.
Page /
Star will begin in Sunday editien
printing weekly invisible color book
for children. Page 8
Daugherty issues reply to Caraway.
Page 8
Senate committee approves Army of
$4,000. Page 3
Committee reports program for Music
week ready for Sunday opening.
Page 8
California's alien land law upheld.
Page
Georgetown University Cadets award
ed special prizes. Page IL
Prizes awarded in Bible contest
Page Is
Evening star., 1922-05-24
FLOODS OF COUPONS
HIT DAH|GHTP[
Star Poll Shows Citizens
Overwhelmingly Against
Present System.
Register Your Opinion
about Dayiight-Sauing

Register your opinion on
DAYLIGHT SAVING TODAY
on the coupon printed on Page
= of tOday's issue Of The Star
and send 1t Immediately to the
Daylight-SavinE Editor. If YOU
have not already done SO.
Prompt voting will aid In de-
terminfnE the local public
opinion on the matter, to the
end that a movement may be
started to get what the major
ity of the people here want.
Evening star., 1922-05-24
CRISIS IN IRELAND
ALARMS BRITISH
CAB|NETLEADERS
Will Confer With ENJOYS
From Dublin on Treaty To-
morrow Night.
FEAR FOR PRESERVING
OF ANGL0-IRISH PACT
Belfast Outrages Continue as
Obstetrics Press War on
Sim Feiners.
BY the Associated Press

LONDON. May 24.-Representative
of the Irish provisional government
are coming to London Thursday night
for conference with representatives
of the British cabinet concerning the
agreement reached last Saturday be-
tween the two Irish political factions
This announcement was made this
afternoon in the house of commons
by Austen Chamberlain, the govern
ment leader
Much Alarm in London.
LONDON. May 24.-The latest de-
velopments in Ireland are regarded
here as having added to the serious
ness of the situation and considera-
Bile anxiety is manifest as to the out
come. The pact between Michael
Collins and Eamonn De Valera, which
was viewed with deep distrust by
many from the outset owing to the
latters aVoWed uncompromising hos
tlllty to the Anglo-1riSh treaty and
the proposed constitution. is now re-
garded with increased suspicion in
consequence of Collins address be-
fore the Ard Fheis
In his address Mr.. Collins said
II. as has been said. this agreement
imperils the Anglo-Irish treaty. we
WI VIII nave to face that in this manner.
We have made an agreement which
will bring stable conditions to the
country, and if these stable condi-
tlonS are not more valuable than any
other agreement. then we must face
what these stable conditions will
enable US to face"
Demand for Republic Seen.
This is generally interpreted here
IS defiance of Great Britain, and the
Times Dublin correspondent says:
The statement is so grave that
hasty comment upon it would be i'm
proper"
The Dublin correspondent of the
Daily Telegraph predicts that Great
Britain will be confronted at the
earliest possible moment with a de-
mand from the whole forces of the
dali cream for acknowledgment
of Ireland as an Independent repub-
lie, owing to allegiance to the en-
pre-, ana embracing not only the
twenty-six counties. but the whole of
Ireland"
He adds: The treaty from today
is of little value. Collins in his
speech tore it to fragments and de-
clared himself prepared to face the
worst"
The Morning Posts correspondent
says lHe means tnat
Great Britain objects to the pact on
the ground that it violates the treaty
then Great Britain can go to the
devil and take the treaty with it"
New Pact Endangers Treaty.
The British cabinet. according to
some of the morning newspapers,
regards the situation as very seri-
Gus, and it's committee on Ireland
met last night to discuss the posi-
ton. with Prime Minister Lloyd
George presiding.
Tile members of the committee still
hoped, says the Daily Mail. that the
past would prove to be within the
terms of the treaty, but it was de-
cided that, while every effort at ac
commodation should be made. the
real issues could not be shirked and
the government must face the pos
sibilities frankly and let Collins and
his associates realize that the gov
ernment cannot go beyond certain
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Evening star., 1922-05-24
REDUCTIONS EFFECTIVE JULY /:
PASSENGER RATES UNCHANGED
Railroads Entitled to 534 Instead of f
Per Cent, Says Ruling-No Change
for Agricultural Products.

Reductions freight averaging about 10
ordered today by the Interstate Commerce Commission
cison resulting from inquiry the general
of the nation.
The freight fixed by the commission
in territory 31z per territory
and 12a the southern and Pacific
All reductions ordered effective July greater