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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-06-16
WOMEN OF VIRGINIA
! COUNCIL VISIT D. c.
ArIington-Fairfax Delegation
Later to Resume Quarter
Iy Meeting.
Special Dlspatch 10 The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
MCLEAN, Va. June 16.-The second
quarterly meeting of the Women's
Advisory Council of Arlington and
Fairfax counties, Virginia. met Fri
day. in Washington. Miss Roberta
Moncure, home demonstration agent
for the two counties, presided, and in
the absence of Mrs. w. H. Lamb of
Clifton station, Mrs. Bruno Wittig Of
Mclean acted as secretary.
Miss Florence Ward, in charge of
nome demonstrate ton work in the Unit
ed States Department Of Agriculture,
who was voted honorary membership
in this council because of her resi-
dence in Arlington county: Mrs. NJ
NJ Davis. Virginia state home demon
stration agent from Blacksburg, and
DR.. Kate Waller Barrett of AleXan-
dria were present. After short talks
by Miss Ward and Mrs. Davis. the
meeting which was held at the Y. w.
G. A.. adjourned To the better homes
exhibit in the Mall, where the house
was reserved for their private in
spection for one hour.
Mrs. Edwards and Miss Frysinger
of the Department of Agriculture
acted as hostesses. At o'clock the
party went to the White House, where
1t was shown through all the rooms
on the first floor.
After lunching with Miss Ward at
the Women's University Club. they
went to the Department of Agricul-
ture, where Mr.. Shaub of states re-
lationS service gave a short talk on
agriculture in the southern states and
his efforts to reach the farmers
through their women folk. Mr..
Shaub took the members of the
council to call on Secretary Wallace,
who made an informal address. The
meeting then adjourned to the dairy
division, where Miss Hoover and Miss
Hall gave a talk on the milk cam
paigns which have been conducted by
the department in various cities.
Favor Fairfax Campaign.
They are anxious to conduct such a
campaign this year in Fairfax county,
~w.here statistics show, that the pro-
portion of malnutrition among school
children Is much too high. The
women were requested to arouse the
interest Of their communities in this
movement. Such a campaign must be
ordered by the governor and is con-
Quoted through the school teachers
and parents. DIR. Edna Denton. In
charge of the laboratory of the office
of home economics. entertained the
party with tea and ice cream, ana
showed them the interesting ana IN
structive collection Of stoves. pres
sure cookers. and labor-saving de-
vices which the government is us
ing, thus closing q very pleasant day.
A special business meeting VIII be
called soon TO take up the business
which was laid aside for the day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-06-16
DEATHS.

CUMBERLAND, Md.-William Louis
Ball, aged thirty, a veteran Of the
world war, died yesterday at Con-
nel1sville from illness which resulted
from exposure while in the service.
Herbert Lee Reedy, seventeen years
of age. of Spring Gap, Md, died at the
Allegany Hospital, Thursday even
ing at $50 o'clock, as a result of in
juries received in a collision.
Blake Taylor, forty-four years old,
former West Virginia University
foot ball and basket ball star. IL dead
at Elkins, w. Va, of complications
resultant from Influenza
DEER PARK, Md.-Mrs. Mollie
Franks Wheeler, aged seventy-seven
years, wife of John Luther Wheeler
died at her home here after a long
illness.
BARTON. Md.-John Piper, fifty
years old. born in this county. 10 dead
at Phoenix, Arix.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-06-16
Maryland Farm Labor Crisis
Brings appeal to President

the problem of the farmers,
realizes it's seriousness and it is
his desire to do all that he can
to help the farmers through their
troubles.
At the same time Mr.. Grove
wrote to United States Senators
Weller. and Bruce and to Daniel
Willard, president of the Balti-
more and Ohio railroad. Mr.. Will
lard has asked Mr.. Grove to pre-
sent a plan, which. If put into op-
Grafton, might relieve the aitua-
ton.
Mr.. Grove claims that farmers
cannot grow wheat for less than
$3.50 per bushel and in order to
get fair returns they should be
paid 81 for their product. The
cities" says Mr.. Grove, ARE draw
ing heavily upon the young men
of the communities. / understand
that q large percentage of the
men working in city plants and
factories are country-born. Those
left behind are demanding wages
and working hours based on city
standards. And farmers can't pay
those wages, can't compete with
city advantages and opportunities. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-06-16

was a son of the late William and
Elizabeth Deakins. His funeral will
take place at IL o'clooA Monday
morning from his residence, and will
be conducted by Rev. DR.. William J.
Morton, rector of Christ Episcopal
Church Burial will be made at
Bloomfield. Prince Georges county.
Md.
Julian Y. williams of this city, 1T
is expected, will be chosen national
president of the Travellers Protective
Association at the annual meeting of
that organization, which will be held
in st. Paul. Mimi, beginning next
Monday. The local delegation left
last night. 1t is composed of r. L.
Knight, Mr.. and Mrs. Julian Y. Will
liams, Orlando II. Kirk and Alfred
Thomson.
The body of Mrs. Virginia NJ
Brown, who died yesterday at Vir-
ginia Highlands, Arlington county,
Va, will be shipped tomorrow to
Belle Haven, Va, at which place the
interment will be made.
DR.. James j. Carney, deputy health
officer, today assumed charge of the
collection of ashes and garbage. Ray
S. Cleveland, who formerly was in
charge, will continue as superin-
tendent of streets.
Circle No. of the Woman's Aux
Hilary of the Second Presbyterian
Church met Thursday night at the
residence Of Mrs. w. H. Gerlacher.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-06-16
GRAIN PRICES GAIN
|. IN WEEKS TRADING
Wheat, Corn and Oats Make
Small Advances-Cost of
Provisions Also Higher.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, June 16.-With the
southwest deluged by unwelcome
rains and with the northwest COM
planning of drought. wheat has scored
moderate advance in price this
week. Compared with a week ago,
wheat this morning was y to ia
higher, corn Is to / up, oats showing
% to q gain, provisions at a rise
varying from to 25a27.
1t appeared to be a generally &C,
ceptcd opinion in the wheat trade
that as result of the unfayorable con-
ditions southwest, the winter crop
yield in Kansas. Oklahoma and Texas
would be much less than was indi
Gated by the governments latest re-
port. Bullish sentiment engendered
by the wet harvest for large area
of winter wheat proved to be more
than an offset for hedging sales, &C
tual or prospective and for Scanti-.
ness Of new export buying.
Deficiency Of moisture throughout
almost the entire spring wheat terri
tory added to the disadvantage of the
bear side in the wheat market. and
was an evident contributing factor
in the broadening of speculative buy
ing which developed toward the last
Of the week. In this connection, too,
warlike moves in the Balkans re-
cefTed little notice, and SO, too, did
reports that the production of wheat
in France this season would be
smaller than had been looked for.
Corn and oats were governed chiefly
by the action of wheat. Besides, an
other good sized weekly decrease Of
the stock of corn here was expected.
and there was gossip that the gov
eminent report on the condition Of
the corn crop July / would be bullish
Provisions We're firmer, Influenced
by knowledge that the supply of hogs
has lightened somewhat, and that the
domestic cash demand for meats was.
very good.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-06-16
OLD HOMESTEAD BURNS.
Tyson Place, South of Laurel,
Scene of Early Morning Fire.
sn.c,sI nisnatch to The Star.

special Dispatch to The Star.
LAUREL Md. June 16.-The old Ty-
son homestead. located about two miles
south of Laurel and near the line Of the
Laurel and Washington electric railway,
was totally destroyed by fire early today.
The home was owned by Townley A.
Mckee, q Washington hotel owner, who
lived nearby. 1t was of colonial style
and was occupied for many years by the
Tysons, who have all passed away.
Fire Chief C. Ernest Nichols Of the
Laurel fire department, stated today that
he will make efforts to purchase a chem
ical fire engine and auto truck, which
could be used not only IN the town. but
would mean the saving of many homes
in thu. suburbs. Three homes have been
destroyed within the past few months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-06-16
Autos Help Blind
Cat Use Up Some
OF Its g Lives
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CUMBERLAND, Md, June 16.-
An aged feline, blind and Ill. lost
it's bearing in the midst of trafflo
here several days ago and was
bumped about all day by automo-
biles.
A merciful police officer saw it's
plight, took 1t aside and struck 1t
on the head three times with his
mace, leaving it for dead.
He summoned the humane off,
Ger to take the carcass away. The
humane attendant came, but the cat
was gone. Yesterday morning the cat
was seen feebly slipping a drink at
the City Hall Square fountain. 1t
was again despatched" this time
with chloroform.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-06-16
Women in Court
Wrangle Told to
Loue Each Other
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
FREDERICK, Md, June lad
vfsing the literal application of
the principle. Love thy neighbor
as myself" as a means of estab-
fishing permanent neighborhood
peace. Justice J. Grahame Johnson,
this city, yesterday abandoned his
usual policy of placing heavy fines
on culprits brought into court for
peace disturbing. He quoted lib
orally from the Scriptures and dis
missed the case with costs.
The persons involved were Mrs.
William H. Oden and Mrs. Charles
E. Rutherford. both OF Point of
Rocks. Their appearance yester-
day in municipal court was the
climax of a long -standing neigh
borhood quarrel.
Mrs. Rutherford Is said to have
hurled pop" bottle through the
window of the Oden home. She
charged Mrs. Oden with hurting a
stone.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-06-16
ZION BLAST JARS
VIRGINIA COUNTY
Quarrying Near Winchester, Va.
Featured by Unusual
Dynamiting.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
WINCHESTER. Va, June 16.-Sum-
mer's most terrifying claps of thunder
were as toy pistol caps compared to
the earth trembling defamation &C
companying the setting off of sixteen
charges of dynamite a few days ago
in quarries of the Potomac Lime and
Stone Company in Jefferson county
w. Va.
The holes. drilled from 95 to los
feet deep. contained no less than 49,
500 pounds of dynamite, and all
charges were set off at the same time
Immense lodges and deposits of lime
stone were torn and ripped asunder
by the great blast. and quarrymen are
still busy clearing away the fraG-
mentS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-06-16
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
FREDERICK. Nd, June 1e.-
City life, with its accompanying
pleasures and proportionately high
wages, as contrasted with long
hours under the hot sun. has, says
William J. Grove, president of the
Frederick County Farmers Asso-
citation, brought about a serious
shortage OF farm labor in Fred
erick county. The head of the
farmers organization claims. after
a survey of the labor situation in
this section, that the scarcity of
farm help has forced farmers to
reduce their crop acreage and, in
some instances. to entirely aban-
don the growing of both wheat
and corn.
Writes TO President.
Mr.. Grove has placed the labor
problem OF this section before
President Harding in letter. The
President, says Mr.. Grove. replied
that he Is vitality interested in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-06-16
ZION DISCUSSION
PRECEDES SESSION
Baltimore Gathering From $50
Cities Tomorrow May Be
Far From Peaceful"
BY the Associated Press.


BALTIMORE. Md. June 16.--With
the twenty-sixth annual convention
OF the Zionist organization of Amer
lea due to open tomorrow. and a large
part OF the 500 delegates. represent
ing $50 cities in the United States, al
ready here. informal discussions have
begun on some OF the issues to be
taken up, and leaders said a conven-
ton far from peaceful" is likely to
ensue.
Gov Albert C. Richie and Mayor
Howard w. Jackson of Baltimore will
greet the delegates at the opening
session, at which DR.. Chain Weiz-
mann. president of the world Zionist
organization, and Louis Lipsky, chair
man of the national executive COM
mittee, are also scheduled to speak
The remainder of the session is to
be devoted principally to election Of
permanent convention officers and the
submission OF various reports.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-06-16
INDIANS WILL ASK
$4,000 FOR SCHOOL
Virginia Legislatures Aid for
"Powhatan Academy" Favored
at Conference.
By the Associated Press.


NORFOLK, Va, June 16.-Descend-
ants Of the tribes of Powhatan's con-
federacy at the time OF landing of the
first white settlers in Virginia in coun-
Gil today at Yadkins, near Portsmouth
decided to ask the next Virginia state
Legislature for an appropriation of not
less than $4,000 for the establishment
OF a school for Indian children, to be
known as Powhatan Academy. 1t is
proposed that the school be established
somewhere in TideWater, Va.
Indians attending the pow wow were
in tribal regalia. The meeting was in
formal. and while the chiefs discussed
the major business the squaws-as the
women of the party called themselves
had a pow wow of their own. Papooses
were much in evidence at the gather
ing, and many of them seemed bit un-
comfortable in the garb of their noble
ancestors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-06-16
BUSINESS BRIEFS.

PORTLAND, Ore. June 16.-Ap-
proximately 1860 cars will be re-
quired to carry the fruit crops of
Oregon and Washington to the mar
kets, according to estimates made by
the Pacific Fruit Express Company,
which controls the refrigerator car
service of the Union Pacific and
Southern Pacific railroads. Apples
lead with an estimated crop of lis
$50 cars, as against 1872 cars last
year. n.
HOUSTON. Tex, June 16.-Exten-
sive development of port facilities.
will be undertaken by this city's
navigation commissioners. who re-
Gently sold s4,0o0,o00 of bonds to de-
fray the cost of construction of ad-
ditional wharves, grain elevators.
etc.
MAIDEN, Mo, June ia modern
cotton COMPRISING plant. with a ca
pacity of 1000 bales daily. will be
erected here by the Maiden Compress
sor Company, which has awarded a.
contract for building to cost $780,
600.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-06-16
SPLIT LOOMS IN CANADA
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press
TORONTO, June IA split in the
presbyterian Church of Canada as the
result OF the denominations recent
vote TO amalgamate with the Metho-
alst and Congregational churches
loomed today. Leading ants inserted
advertisements in the Toronto news
papers declaring that the Presby-
terrain Church would be continued 40
separate entity, and called on all
members of the Presbyterian Church
Association to continue to work FOR
Its constitution and our religious lib
er:v"
Thomas Mcmillan. one of the anti
leaders, announced the amalgamation
would be contested in the house OF
commons when the house is asked TO
adopt enabling Legislation, and indi-
Gated that the fight might also be
taken to the courts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-06-16
SHIP LINE MAY SUSPEND.
Road Improvements in Virginia
Result in Traffic Shift.
Special DIspatch to The Star.

RICHMOND. Va. June 16.-The
Virginia Steamship Company, operat-
ing from West Point along the Mat
taponi river and touching several
points and connecting with boats for
Baltimore. has been allowed to dis
notice.
The company says 1t will operate
until the fall crops have been har-
vested and that If a smaller boat
can be obtained, to make quicker
trips, the service may be continued.
The falling off in business is due to
improved roads and the use of auto
mobiles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-06-16
WAGES STILL GOING ,
HIGHER In ST. LOUIS


ST. LOUIS, June 16.-There is
general tendency in this territory for
prices Of commodities to fall, but
there is an equally strong tendency
for wages to rise.
Men in the metal trades have given
a 20 per cent increase in the last
week and companies in other lines
which have not yet advanced wages
are receiving demands that they do
so. Hauling and forwarding COM
pany employees ask 20 per cent in
crease, ice wagon drivers want 10 per
cent and plastererS' hod carriers de-
mand an increase of 81 from 50 10
$40 day. and plasterers have quit
their jobs because contractors have
refused a 50 advance to s14 day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-06-16
LIBRARY CORNER STONE.
Mayor Weldon Presides at Warren
ton, Va, Ceremonies.
Dispatch TO The Star.

Special DiSpatcn 10 Inc star.
WARRENTON, Va, June 16.-The
corner stone of the new Warrenton
library building was laid this morn
ing with simple ceremonies. Mayor
a o. Weldon presided. and after
prayer by Rev. Mr.. Chinn, introduced
Lucien Keith. who made brief adj
dress expressing the thanks of the
town to Judge John Barton Payne.
who is giving the building.
Mayor Weldon then placed the
stone with some appropriate re-
marks, especially referring to the
generosity of the late Mrs. Elizabeth
Sharpless Keith, who gave the site.
In the stone were placed the history
of the Library Association. biogra-
phical sketches Of Judge Payne and
Mrs. Keith, the names Of all officers
and members of the association. the
architect and contractor, and all who
have assisted in the work. The bene-
dictfon was pronounced by Rev. Paul
d. BoWden.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-06-16
DRY ARREST AT BEACH.
.ciaI nisaa tch to The Star

Special Dispatch to The Star.
FREDERICKSBURG Va. June 16
Thomas X. Boulware Of Colonial
Beach was arrested Wednesday by
Deputy Marshal William Schoeni un.
der a federal warrant charging him
with the violation of the Volstead
act He appeared before United
States Commissioner Leonard F. Pier
son and gave bond of $500, with
George w. Staples OF Colonial Beach
IS his surety.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-06-16
NAMED ATHLETIC DIRECTOR.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
HARRISBURG, w. Va. June 10
Arthur ABE" Upton, Clarksburg
youth, who recently graduated from
West Virginia Wesleyan College, has
been named first athletic director OF
the Victory High School. Upton will
begin his new duties in September
when Coach Snodgrass, University OF
Illinois graduate, comes to take the
helm of the Adamston schools ath-
letic teams.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-06-16
PULLMAN SURCHARGE
TO END AFTER AUGUST |

COLUMBIA, S. c., June 16.-The
south Carolina railroad commission
To-Day issued an order directing all
railroads operating into the state to-
cease collection Of the so per cent
Pullman surcharge on and after Au-
gust l, on journeys between points
within the state The order was is
sued following a public hearing at
which the principal railroads with
lines in the state were represented.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-06-16
ALUMNAE ELECT OFFICERS

Special Dispatch to The star.
FREDERICKSBURG Va, June is.
AT the annual business meeting of
the Fredericksburg High School
AlumEae Association the following
officers were elected: Miss Ethel
Nash, president; Carlton Carpenter
vice president: Miss Myrtle Biscoe.
secretary: Miss Elizabeth Dannehl,
assistant secretary; Mercer Limerick
treasurer. Mrs. w. w. Lupton and
Miss Ethel Embrey, custodians of the
records.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-06-16
TO CHARTER ORPHANAGE,
Institution Provided by Late j. E
Hughes Near Danville, Va.

DANVILLE, Va. June 16.-Counsel
for the trustees of the John E..
Hughes estate have filed an applica-
ton with the state corporation COM
mission for q charter for the John
E. Hughes Orphanage.
Hughes will provides that the or
phanage receive s2.500,000. OF this
amount 100000 Is to be expended on
buildings and equipment. The or
phanage is to be located about two
miles north Of Danville, on the coun-
try estate of the late John E. Hughes.
who was a wealthy tobacconist OF
this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-06-16
ROPE SNAPS, BOY HURT.
Maryland Lad Victim of Accident
Playing With Companions.

Special Dispatch to The Star
WESTERNPORT. Md. June To-
Thomas Whalen. jr.. son of Thomas
Whalen. while being pulled to the
ceiling on a rope at st. Peters Hall
by boy companions. fell thirty feet to
the floor when the rope broke. He
struck his head against a ladder and
was seriously injured. The boys had
been taking turns at riding up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-06-16
80 NEW PHARMACISTS.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
RICHMOND, Va, June 16.-Only
thirty-two Of the fifty-five applicants
for license as registered pharmacists
succeeded in making the required
examination before the state board.
This is better percentage than
usual.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-06-16
MARRIAGES.

CUMBERLAND. Md-Miss Helen
Lucille Piper and George n. Moore
We're married at the home of the
brides mother. Mrs. Margaret Piper,
Thursday morning.
William Conley and Miss Ethel
Rose Baker were married at the par-
sonage or st. Johns Lutheran Church
by the Rev. Chauncey R. Botsford.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-06-16

OAKLAND, Md.-N. B. Pfouts
Shinnston. w. Va. a student at the
West Virginia University. and Miss
Laura Mae Coates, Morgantown, who
graduated this year from Morgan
town High School, were married here
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-06-16

ECKHART. Md.-Roberdeau Amman
Price and Miss Margaret X. Shannon
were married at the home of the
bridegrooms aunt Miss Elizabeth
Close. Frostburg.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1923-08-15
NO. LANCASTER.

Miss Laurel Leighty Of Milwaukee,
visited recently at the home OF her
sister, Mrs. Leonard H'iswOld.
Doris Huff, who has been spending
her vacation at the home of her aunt,
Mrs. Dale Rundell at Livingston, re-
turned home Friday.
Mrs. Frank Tanner Of Sitter, spent
a few days with her sister, Mrs. Clyde
Beetham.
Dorothy Schloesser was quite i'll
following her tonsil operation, but is
able to be at home now, and is getting
along quite we'll.
Clyde Govier is still quite lame
from his accident at the Lancaster
Little Grant ball game.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Merry and sons,
Kenneth and Roscoe, of Marshfield,
Wis, have been visiting the vicini-
ty.
Velma Hickin visited a few days
with her cousin Algie Beetham.
Mr.. and Mrs. John, Jerrett and Mr..
and Mrs Will Jerrett were Sunday
guests at the John Blessing home at
Fennimore.
The North Lancaster Aid Society
met Wednesday with Mrs. Riley. They
served a fine dinner to IS people. The
proceeds were $1216.
Blaine Paulson returned Friday
from Rice Lake, where he spent his
vacation. L. Cairns of Mt. Hope did
the testing for him while he was alb
sent
Miss Leila Wayne spent a couple of
days at the home of her sister, Mrs.
Clay Fraylick.
The Little Grant ball team and Il
large number of fans drove over to
Bloomington Sunday where the team
played the Flora team and beat then
in very exciting game with score
of 9 to IA.
Dudley and Jack Schloesser of Chi
cago. are guests this week of their
cousin, Billy Schloesser.