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Evening star., 1923-04-05
Steps to Check Oil Frauds
Will Win Strong British Cooperation

By THE MARQJISE DE FONTENOY.
Since the federal authorities have
now taken a very active hand in the
running to earth and the criminal
prosecution of those concerned in the
bogus oil stock concerns in Texas,
by means of which swindlers have
mulcted gullible investors through
out the United States to the tune of
over $3.50, 100000. 1t may be hoped
that the activities in dealing with
these gentry will not be confined
purely to America. but will extend to
Europe. and especially to England,
where they would find cordial coop
Grafton on the part Of the police.
London is an especially favorite
hunting ground of the promoters of
the so-called Texas oil lease fat
traps, where many thousands of peo-
Pile. especially from the rural dis
tricts of the United Kingdom, have
been swindled out of every penny
that they possess. AS the English
newspapers, in endeavoring to deal
with the evil have made 1t widely
known that the Texas aliens act
makes 1t impossible for any non-resi-
dent alien to acquire a legal title
to land or to oil wells in that state
the promoters of the swindles meet
all demands for explanation by de-
claring that what they have to sell is
stock in the leases of mining prop
critics. omitting TO mention that by
the most recent legislation in Texas
no nonresident alien can acquire title
laa ~ in
terest in the land or oil of the state.
Consequently, these so-ca1led Texas
oil lease fiat traps are absolute
fakes.
With the object of quilting unwary
investors-that is to say, "the flats
high sounding names arc used by the
promoters as their associates, and as
their fellow promoters and rs mem
bers of their boards of directors.
Among these names the one which is
most frequently to be found figuring
on most of these Texas oil lease cir
culars is that of "the Rt. Hon. Law
renee William Palk, baron, United
Kingdom" The use of the words
right honorable" prefxed to his
yeys the false impression that he is
a member of the priyy council Of King
George, which Is very far from being
Evening star., 1923-04-05

the case. and what the circular omit,
to mention is the important fact that
the Rt Hon. Lawrence Palll is uo
other than the repeatedly bankrupted
ana extremely notorious peer, Lord
Haldon. third of his line.
or what value Lord Haldon's namr
on any circular or prospectus might
be IT is difficult TO conjecture For
only couple of months ago he was
sued in the Croydon county court fur
the arrears of weekly allowance oF
S3 a week. payable TO his actress wife.
Lady Haldon, under deed of judicial
separation. He pleaded out OF wori
as his inability to pay. and when last
heard of was given a fortnight to par
up the arrears under penalty of being
sent to Jail.
X
London circular came into MY
hands not long ago, bearing the sig
nature of Lord Haldon, in which lie
figured as president of an enterprise
known as The Artificial Teeth Aid
Society, Ltd the stock Of which
he recommended 'conscientiously as
an absolutely safe and bona tide in
veStment." The company was formed
under his aegis for the purpose OF
selling false teeth on the installment
plan and even in renting them out,
and was on several occasions held up
to obloquy by the late Henry La
bouchere in the pages of London
Truth.
Lord Haldon is the chief Of tho
we'll known Devonshire family oc
Palk, which was founded in the early
part of the eighteenth century by
Robert Palk, son Of carrier. who.
coming to financial grief went out
to India; entered the East India Com
pany service, and eventually become
Governor of Madras and baronet
He came home to England with greut
wealth; became the principal land
owner of Torquay and of the region
thereabouts. His grandson, Sir Law
renee Palk. was the intimate friend
and schoolmate of Lord BeaconSfield.
who ultimately secured for him a
peerage as Lord Haldon in Compli-
ance, 1t is said, with a Schoolbuy
pledge by Disraeli that when he
himself became prime minister he
would obtain seat for Palk in the
house of lords.
Nothing is left today Of the once
large fortune. II has all been squan-
dered by the present peer, and by his
equally extravagant father. the late
and second Lord Ialdon, who, on ac-
count of his peculiar features, used
to go In London society and club
land BY the name of piggy" Haldon.
Evening star., 1923-04-05

The Earl of Carnarvon is dead and
the debate between the proponents of
coincidence and Egyptian mysticism
as the cause Of his death has only
begun.
Evening star., 1923-04-05

The collision between United
States destroyer and a British cruiser
in the Bosphorus proves that even
on the sea lanes traffic conditions
are getting worse and worse"
Evening star., 1923-04-05
In A FEW WORDS

Socialism's failure to become ac-
climated to the new world while 1t
has made such headway in the old is
because the economic crisis has been
late in arriving in this country.
MORRIS HILLQUIT.
I am relinquishing my job as fuel
administrator with prayer for the
revival of the "big stick" and a wish
for the reincarnation of the late
Theodore Roosevelt.
GEN. GEORGE w. COCKTAILS.
Be an attractive dumbbell if you
seek a mate. The brainy woman is
all right in the office, but it's the in
nocent young thing who gets the fire.
place. PEGGY WOOD.
There is one quality the American
girl hasn't a speaking acquaintance
with, that is cheerful patience
-COUNTESS CASTELVECCHIO.
The intimate influence Of consci-
entious cooking by rendering easy
the processes of digestion prom otes
the serenity of mind, the gracious
ness Of thought and that indulgent
view of our neighbor's failings which
Is the only genuine form of optimism.
--IpSEPHC CONRAD :,
Evening star., 1923-04-05

The Lions Club is backing Gen.
fists. The modern lion declines to lie
down with the lamb of peace at any
price.
Evening star., 1923-04-05
All Other States.
Member of the Associated Press.

The Associated Press In exclusively entitled
10 the use for republication Of all news dis
patches credited tn II or not otherwise credited
IN this paper and also the local news pub
lsned herein. All rights OF publication or
special dispatches herein are also reserved.
Evening star., 1923-04-05

Hero medals are due American and
British Near East Relief workers who
have been stricken by typhus and
smallpox.
Evening star., 1923-04-05

1t is reported France will lend
800, 900, 900 francs to modernize the
Jugoslav army. Comment withheld.
Evening star., 1923-04-05

According to federal investigators,
Or. Cooks discovery Of oil is on q
par with his discovery of the pole.
Evening star., 1923-04-05
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHnASDER JOHNSON.
Congress.

Congress.
Might of done better,
That's a fact.
Quick to argue
An slow to act
Mighty ready
At repartee,
But nearly certain
To disagree
Slow to notice
A public hint;
Always seekin'
To shine in print.
But there's no occasion
Regrets to nurse.
Might Of done better
And might of done worse.
Notwithstanding
The strife an tricks
In legislation
An politics.
The country prospers
From day to day
An keeps a-goin'
The good old way.
Purity after,
They make bad breaks,
But we soon recover
From such mistakes,
An we feel, as their records
We now rehearse,
That they might OF done better
An might Of done worse.
Evening star., 1923-04-05
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Evening star., 1923-04-05

A Marauder.
Howdy, Mistuh Robin-hood, I knows
jes' whut you's after.
Oar ism any human folks kin beat
you as CRATER.
You is on de groun' right early,
cause you's waitin' foh to see
II dar's any prospects openin' in dat
ole cherry tree.
Howdy, Efistuh Robin hood, a-wingin'
an a-swingin'.
You doesn' fool yoh uncle VIII yoh of.
hand way O. singing.
specks you's mighty lucky, IL de
truth you only knew,
Dat dar ism no gran jury taldn' note
what you do.
Evening star., 1923-04-05
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The Evening star with the Sunday morning
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Evening star., 1923-04-05

The cheese was taken to New York
and exhibited there. Then it was
taken TO Philadelphia. then to Balti-
more, and placed on exhibition in
each city Finally it was brought to
Evening star., 1923-04-05

Did you ever hear the story OF the
big cheese In the White House?
There were two. as a matter of fact.
The first one established a precedent.
but the second one was the more
notable in some respects.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-05-20
SPANISH WAR VETERANS.

| Department headquarters announces
the following musters for the week;
Monday night Colonel Aston Camp,
Stanley Hall, Soldiers Home; Depart
ment President Van Allen and her
staff will make an official visitation
and inspection to the Admiral George
Dewey Naval Auxiliary, 921 Pennsyl-
vanta avenue southeast; Department
Band rehearsal, 921 Pennsylvania ave-
nue. southeast. Tuesday night: Colonel
Petit Camp. 921 Pennsylvania avenue
southeast Thursday night; the mem.
| bers of Colonel Petit Auxiliary VIII
meet at Potomac Bank building IN
| Georgetown. A patriotic pageans
will be presented. Refreshments and
dancing will follow. The Memorial
| day committee, Grand Army Hail.
i Friday night: General Nelson A. Miles
Camp, Grand Army Hall, ladies' night
and the twenty-third anniversary OF
the organizing of the camp VIII BE
] The dedication and unwilling OF the
, monument to Gen. Michael Emmett
Urell will take place this afternoon at
2:3O o'clock in Arlington national Gem.
etery. Department headquarters, stan
| and band will form the parade at
| Grand Army Hall, 1880 O'Clock, and
| march to 18th street northwest, where
\ all will entrain for Arlington.
Adjt. Simond of Astor camp hao
sent to department commander res
olution adopted by his camp calling
| for Memorial day to be observed like
Sunday, no base ball games. theaters
or movies until after 8 o'clock.
Past Commander George B. Parker
! of Dewey Naval Camp urges members
| to attend the memorial services to be
| held on board the steamer Grabus
May "a at 1890.
General Miles Camp is a candidate
for department junior vice COM
| mander and his name will be
presented to the delegates at the de-
/ partment encampment to be held In
| the board room. District building,
June 10 and II.
Harden Camp held a muster Thurs
day night A donation was made to
! the Department Band for new uni
| form caps.
| Past Department. Commander Nc
| Caffrey has been assigned the duty
of securing talent for the show on
lladfes' night to be given by General
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-05-20
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.

The Edward Dunn memorial COM
mittee, including the representatives
appointed by the supreme chancellor
met last Tuesday evening to make
arrangements for the dedication OF
the memorial to be he'll June 16.
The principal address will be deIiv-
cred by Supreme Representative Ed
ward c. Plummer of the domain OF
the state of Maine.
Mount Vernon, No. ). held a bust
ness meeting last Wednesday even
ing. Addresses were made by Knight
@. c. Sexton of Forest Oak Lodge
No. 1913, Gaithersburg, Md; Knight
]. NJ. Becker Of Capitol Lodge. No. "a
Past Supreme Representative John
NJ. Kline, Supreme Representatives
elect Hamlin NJ. Vandervort, Past
Grand Chancellor James N. Kline and
E. F. Jaehnke, chairman publicity COM
Dittee.
The joint committee of the Heiss-
Heisley class will meet at Pythian
Temple next Thursday evening at 8
o'clock to discuss plans for the pres
entStion of the drama Damon and
Pythias" in the fall.
Syracusians. No. 10, will entertain
its members and visitors next Friday
evening with an illustrated lecture
and moving picture.
Calanthe. No. II, conferred the rank
of knight last Monday evening.
Knight l. l.. Heller of Steuben Lodge,
No. lis, Philadelphia, was elected a
knight by transfer of membership.
Addresses were made by Knight w.
w. Teller OF Norfolk, Va; Past Grand
Chancellor Harry P. Wiley, Grand
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-05-20

Nelson A. Miles Camp in Grand Army
Hall May 20. An election of dele
gates for both department and ma
tional encampments and a new Junior
vice commander will be held at 6 pm.
Department President Mrs. Francis
Van Allen and her staff made the
official visitation to the Colonel James
S. Petit Auxiliary, No. 6. May 10. Mrs.
Van Allen was presented with a large
cut glass vase filled with flowers by
the members of the auxiliary in com
memoration and appreciation of her
cooperation during the year. The
regular meeting of the auxiliary on
June IA will be dispense with on &C
count of the convention of the de-
partment auxiliaries being held on
that date.
Company 1. list District of Column
bia Volunteers, Spanish American
war, held a reunion and smoker at
Masonic Temple Hall last Thursday
evening to commemorate the twenty
fifth anniversary of its muster into
the federal service, May 16, 1898.
Speeches were made by Maj. Thacker
V. Walker. who as first lieutenant
commanding led Company / into the
trenches at the battle of Santiago,
Cuba; w. C. Whip, who was the old
first sergeant of Company I. and A. NJ.
Forester. Among those also present
were E. NJ. Luskey, W. V. Reed. d.
n. Davis, G. W. Marin, A. Rosenbaum
and ]. E. Lynch.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-05-20

ing Friday night were ]. w. Earring
ton of Ballston. j. Hearty and
Charles Crump of the local elevator
constructors. George Haniker of the
paperhangers, William Lucas OF the
engineers. Fred MACPHERSON of the
carpenters, j. H. Owens of the tile
settlers and Messrs. Mills of the rail-
way trainmen. Mccoy of the road
workers and Gibbons of the brick
layers.
A recent report to the American
Federation Of Labor executive council
discussed the dissemination of an
enormous mass of propaganda tend
ing toward Communist, pro-soviet
and parlor pink" standards.
The report stated that IAN enor-
nous amount of subversive material
is furnished TO trade union publica-
lions regularly" but "a compare
lively small amount of this material
is published" The report declares
that employer propaganda is OF COM
paratively small Importance and
small in volume.
The inquiry which resulted in the
reports compilation was set on foot
at President Gompers' direction by
the American Federation Of Labor
Approximately 900 Weekly labo-
newspapers and official trade union
monthly journals were consulted by
means Of 4 QUESTIONABLE In procur-
based.
Bert Jewell Of the railway workers
department is in Washington, with
room in the Machinsts' building,
these days.
Offices for the conference for pro-
gressive political action, which is TO
open a nationwide campaign of edu
cation and organization preliminary
to the 1924 campaign, have been
opened in the Michinsts' building,
with Arthur L. Holder in charge as
executive secretary. 1t is planned to
hold meetings this summer and fall
in farming and industrial commun-
tiles throughout the country, with the
idea of placing in non-partisan style
issues before labor men and farm
ers. with an explanation of the man
ner in which certain policies will
affect the interests Of either.
Gossip in labor circles about town
last week in some quarters was cen
tering about the victory of Thomas
W. Allen, heading q labor ticket in
Homecoming, Md, who defeated his
opponent by a margin of more than
so per cent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-05-20
Trades Union Activities

With the passage of the annual
spring accommodating stage, local
trades unions have quieted down into
the steady routine Of affairs. Not
single strike of recent calling ripples
the surface of the local labor pool.
Every one seems to be working and
the demand, according TO survey
made of local unions, seems to be
steady for skilled artisans.
Central Labor Unions meeting to-
morrow night presents no startling
program. one Of the items expected
to be taken UP will be the attitude
taken by trades unipnistS toward d
recently built amusement park, ana a
movement to picket the place is
non-union construction: Arrange
ments for a Fourth of July program
are expected to be preached.
Leaders in the campaign for or
ganizing women in local stores are
marking time, pending definite ar
rangements and the formulation OF
a more definite program.
A decision has been handed down
by the council of industrial rela-
lions on the electricians dispute with
master electricians here regarding
wages. The amount oHeTeO DS tHe
decision has not been made public and
will be withheld until Local 20.
brotherhood of Electrical Workers,
takes action on It some time this
week. The electricians went out for
SO per day several weeks ago. After
remaining from work for some time
II was decided to submit the matters
in dispute to the council of industrial
relations, composed of representatives
of employing and employe cleo
tricians. The award must be accept
ed by the local union before becom-
ing binding.
Organized labor is taking interest
in political affairs just over the line
In Virginia. Last Friday night
meeting was held at Ballston, where
the possibilities of placing labor
ticket in the field at the county cleo
lions was discussed. Speakers from
the building trades council Of this
city and from the American FEEDER
alton of Labor were present. 1t was
decided to hold fortnightly meetings
in Virginia towns prior to the cleo
ton to acquaint. the resident trace
unionists with the aspect or canoi-
dates from a labor Standpoint.
Among those who attended the meet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-05-20
MASONIC.
LODGES.

Misunderstanding. No. a.. g. Pm.
services Masonic and Eastern
washington-C Centennial, No. Il.
pm, services United Brethren
Church. North Capitol and
MondayNPotomac, No. 8, F. c.
u. b. French. No. 10. lecture.
Pentalpha, No %. L. A.
Mount Pleasant. No; SO, +, A.
Albert Pike. No. &c. N. NJ.
Acacia. No. Is. +. c.
Takoma. No 20. F. c.
East Gate, No. "a. E. A, special
at 1880 pm
$50. special; i. A., 1880
National. No. IL. NJ. NJ. special
Thursday-The New Jerusalem, No. 8,
George c. whiting. No. 90. F. C..
special at d p.m.S NJ. NJ. by past
Masters at 1880 pm.
Friday--,St. Johns No. IL, F. c.
Saturday--The New Jerusalem. No. 8,
NJ. NJ. specia. at pm.
Harmony. No. Il, NJ. 81. special
at pm.
-. Masters Association.
School of Instruction.
ROYAL ARCH CHAPTERS.
TueSday--Pot"mac, No. \. L. Nj. ana
NJ. f. NJ.
wednes tIay-C columbia. No. 1, Royal
Arch at n special.
Thursday Washington. No. ., Royal
Arch.
Friday-capitol. No. IL, social.
ROYAL. AND SELECT MASTERS.
Monday-W ashington Council, No. l,
social
Thursday--Co Columbia Council, No. 3. de-
gTees.
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR COMMANDMENTS.
Monday-orient, No. 3, Red Cross and
Malta.
Tuesday-De Molay, No. 4. Order Of
the Temple.
BriGhtwood. No. 6, Order of the
Temple, ut a special.
Wednesday, Washing ton, No. l, Order
of the Temple.
Saturday No. .. Order of the
Tempe.
ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED SCOTTISH
RITE.
Tuesday-Mithras Lodge of Perfection,
fourth and fourteenth degrees.
acknowledgements Chapter. Rose
CrOix. fifteenth degree.
Thursday de Bruce Council,
knights kadcsh. thirtieth degree.
Friday-Albert Pike Consistory, NJ. Il.
s., thirty second degree.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Friday-Almas Temple of the Mystic
Shrine, ceremonial, keith's The
alter, 1870 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-05-20
PARIS TO PRAGUE BY AIR.
Journey Now Made in Seven Hours
by Plane.
From the Outlook.

From the OUTLOOK.
One of the most interesting an
nouncements at the recent Travel
Show In New York city was that
tourists to Czechoslovakia may go
to it's capital. the ancient and pic
turesque city of Prague. by airplane
from Paris in seven hours, starting
at am. and arriving at pm. This
service is nova daily one, though it
was interrupted for while by the
disturbances in the Ruhr. Tourists
can also go to Prague by airship
from Paris, the service being sub
sidized by the governments of France,
Czechoslovakia and Rumania- Fares
are 500 francs (about $42) by air
plane and $50 francs (s52) by airship.
The service will be extended to-Bel-
grade soon and to Constantinople
when conditions permit. A service
between London and Prague will also
be started in q short time, i is an
nounced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-05-20
B. P. O. ELKS.

Washington Lodge of Elks will as
semble today at 2:15 pm. at the Fort
Myer gate of Arlington cemetery Tor
the purpose of attending the unveil-
ing exercises of memorial dedicated
TO the memory of Gen. NJ. Emmett
Tren. who was at one time the ex-
allied ruler of the lodge. The lodge is
to place a wreath on the grave after
the unwilling. Tomorrow morning
the lodge will play host to large
delegation of Elks from the Jersey
City Lodge who are making a pill
grinage to the Eiks' National Home
ut Bedford. Va. They arrive at Union
Station at 7:45 and will be taken to
the club in automobiles and Will
breakfast there. The automobile COM
mittee Will then take the visitors
sightseeing around the city.
James NJ. Balderson of the annual
Flag day committee was apprised Of
the fact that the uniform rank OF the
woodmen Of the World are to attend
Flag day exercises June 10 in a body.
The Boy and Girl Scouts have been
invited to attend the exercises.
Arthur W-itcomb of the lodge band
has arranged a program for the day.
The principal speaker is to be DR..
Royal f. Copeland. senator from New
York.
Next Thursday evening will be the
end of the seanson's dancing parties.
The lodge me mortal committee met
last Tuesday ght and subcommit-
tees were appointed as follows: P. J.
Callan, past exalted ruler, hall; NJ. J.
Mccormack, memorial film and speak
er. The memorial exercises are to be
held In TIM auditorium of Central
High School December 2.
Out-of-town visitors were: J. ].
Brown. Pokey, Mont; J. Lewis. Glens
Falls, N. Y: T. J. Murphy. Cambridge,
Mass: Sam Mortorff, Garrett, Ind;
E. w. Garvin. Clinton, Iowa: ]. F.
Toolan. New London, Conn: Fred
Heider. Portsmouth, Ohio; j. f. Greer,
Santa Monica, Calf: D. E. Mcleod,
Johnson City, Tenn; G. A. Fang, De-
troit, Mich: r: ]. Kelly, Detroit.
Mich; H. Scarborough. Milwaukee.
Wis; ]. ]. Griffin. Newburg, NJ Y;
F. NJ. Parker. Rock Hill, S. c.; d. 3.
McFadden. Rock Hill, S. c.: B.tBen-
ander, Naugatuck, Conn; w. n. Hin
elsen, Emporia, Kan; II. P. Mccain,
Rome. NJ. Y; W. B. Slower, Williams
port, Pa; C. H. Schinelsen, Pittsburgh,
Pa; z. j. Burrell, Boston, Mass; NJ. n.
Marsh. Bluefield, Va; d. Il. Kelly,
Wilmington. Der; A. L. Shaw, Chi
cago, III; M: J. Ford. Omaha, Neb.;
ID. F. Mclaughlin, Santa Monica, Calf,
Henry Goldstein, Brooklyn, n. Y;
E. K. Allen, Fort Wayne, Ind; E. J.
Hart, Jersey City, n. j.; Mrs Rose
Summers. Woonsocket, r. l.; ]. B.
Wisely. Terre Haute, Ind: J. c. Car
ter, Lake Charles, La; j. ]. Nolan,
Waterbury, Conn.