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Evening star., 1923-05-31
OLDEST FARMERS CLUB
MEMBERS ENTERTAINED
Vansville Body Guests at Alex
ander GUIDE Home in Hyattsville.
D. C. Officials Present.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
HYATTSVILLE, Md, May 31-The
vansville Farmers Club, believed to
be the oldest agricultural organiza-
ton in Maryland. was delightfully."-
entertained by Mr.. and Mrs. Alexan-
der GUIDE at their home in West
Hyattsville. There were present, in
addition to practically the entire
membership of the club, about thirty
five guests, including members of the
Rent Commission of Washington.
Short talks were made by Judges
Sinclair, Brown, Taylor, Mr.. and Mrs.
William F. GUIDE, DR.. A. F. Woods,
president of the University of Mary
rector of the Maryland experiment
station. and Mrs. Patterson, DIR. H. B.
Mcdonnell, state chemist, and Mrs.
Mcdonnell, Prof. c. P. Close, presi-
dent of Prince Georges county com
munity council, and Mrs. Close, DR..
w. T. L. Taliaferro, University of
Maryland; Prof. White, University of
Maryland; DR.. Thomas B. Symons, di-
rector of the extension service of the
University of Maryland; DR.. Percy
of education of the University of
Maryland; Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin r.
Conner. Judge Fillmore Beall, asso-
ciate justice of the seventh Maryland
judicial circuit, and Mrs. Bea1l, Judge
J. H. Shepherd. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel
H. Beall, Mr.. and Mrs. Higgins, Sum-
merfield D. Hall, clerk of the circuit
court for Prince Georges county, and
Miss Mollie Hall, Percy Cassard, Miss
Sadie Jones, Russell Magruder. Miss
Agnes Ferriter, former Prince Georges
county social service worker; Miss
Ellen L. Davis, home demonstration
agent for the county; Miss Flossie
Bendz, George H. Lanhardt, James NJ.
Hall, j. Enos Ray of the state tax
commission and Mrs. Ray, William p
Magruder, the Rev. Charles H. Cam
non. pastor of the M. E. Church South
of Hyattsville. and Mrs. Cannon, Mr.
and Mrs. w. H. Frey, Charles. ..fsude,
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl H. Frey and 1irs
n Raw Stanton
Evening star., 1923-05-31
|F|REMEN SELECT
CONVENTION TOWN
Prince Georges County Asso-
citation Will Meet in Hyatts.
vile September IS.
Special D!spa tch to The Star.


HYATTSVILLE, Md, May 31.-At a
meeting of representatives Of the
various departments making up the
membership of the recently organized
Prince Georges County Volunteer
Firemen's Association, held In head
quarters here. IT was decided to hold
the first annual convention of the
association in Hyattsville. September
Is. parade, contests and other at
fractions are planned. officers will
be elected.
The local department will ask the
cooperation of the town council
In putting the convention across.
Although formed but a few months
ago. the associations membership
already includes most Of the depart
ments Of the county and it's future
appears unusually bright.
The departments of Seat Pleasant,
Capitol Heights, Mount Rainier.
Brentwood and Cottage City are
members Of the association SO far,
but il Is believed that within short
time the Riverdale and other depart
ments will be in line.
Evening star., 1923-05-31
FORGET TO FLY FLAG
ON VIRGINIA CAPITOL
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special DISPATCH 70 the sur.
RICHMOND, Va, May 31.-Rich-
mond paid tribute to the memory
a manner SURPRISING that of many
years, there being $4,000 or more
persons who made their way to
the various cemeteries and placed
spring flowers on the graves. There
were three generations represented
in the parade at Hollywood-the
Confederate, the Spanish and the
world war men.
Flags were displayed at many
places, the one place lacking q dis
play being the state capitol, where
those responsible had failed to give
instructions for the occasion. The
omission of the flags on the capitol
occasioned a gooj deal of comment.
The governor was but of the city.
Evening star., 1923-05-31
K|WAN|ANS PLEDGE
SUPPORT OF PEACE
Resolve Also to Aid Veterans
and to Take Interest in
Government.

BY the Associated Press.
ATLANTA. Ga, May 31.-kiwanians
were pledged to support any con-
structive movement toward perma-
nent peace, the observance of Moth
ers' day and to give aid to disa led
veterans, in resolutions adopted late
yesterday by the national convention
of Kiwanis Clubs. International.
Support for veterans Of the world
war was pledged in a resolution
to give whole-hearted cooperation
to the agencies carrying on construc-
tive work of rehabilitation. This in
cludes the securing of employment
for veterans.
Duty to Vote.
Another resolution declared it was
the duty of Ki~anians to exercise
the privilege of franchise.
In addition to the report of the reso-
lutions committee, the international
secretary, Fred c. Parker of Chicago
and the treasurer, Russell E. Ward OF
Jackson, Mich. also submitted their
annual statements.
Secretary Parker recommends that
Kiwanis take up 1.-The better homes
movement as one of it's special ac-
tivities. in addition to its work for
the under-privileged children. Other
recommendation were for the build
ing of stable clubs, fidelity to classi-
tication and the training of leaders
in local and district organizations.
Memorial Services.
Earlier in the day the Kiwanians, in
cooperation with representatives OF
the Grand Army of the Republic, the
United Confederate Veterans, Ameri-
can Legion and other patriotic organi-
cations, conducted exercises at Peace
monument in Piedmont Park, in OBJ
servance of Memorial day. George H
Ross. International president, was the
principal speaker.
With Denver assured of the next
convention. several cities have started
propaganda for the 1925 meeting
These include Seattle, ST. Paul, and
Norfolk, Va. The Admission Gala.
club also was in the field with a bic
for the international meeting In 1880
Election of international president
will feature the closing session to.
morrow. The candidates most prom.
inently mentioned for the place arc
Elwood Turner of Chester, Pa, and
Ed v. Arras of Columbus, Ohio.
Evening star., 1923-05-31
D. c. CHECK DEALS
IN MORSE EVIDENCE
Transactions With American
National Bank Told at
Trial.

The locale Of the testimony in the
Morse conspiracy trial was trans
ferred to Washington to-day when
evidence was submitted with view
of showing check -kiting' on the
part of the Virginia Shipbuilding
Corporation. Transactions with the
American National Bank. of which
Colin H. Livingston was vice prest-
dent, were called to the jury's atten-
tion by the prosecution. Mr.. Liv-
in-sSon was also president OF the
Virginia Shipbuilding Corporation
and was indicted Jointly with the
Morses on the conspiracy charges.
He secured a severance and was not
required TO go TO trial with Morse,
his three sons and four others Jointly
indicted.
w. J. Waller. vice president of the
Federal American Bank. testified that
he was assistant cashier in 1917 of
the American Bank. He brought with
ledger of the Steamship Operating
Company, of which Charles w. Morse
was president. From this sheet he
read entries showing a balance to
the account of that company. January
%. 1918. of s6.O65.72 and a deposit
OF SSS ,uUU, january oo, 1915, dSdlHSl
which check for SS65,575 was paid
January 81.
Objection Overruled.
Attorneys Nash lockwood and
Wilton ]. Lambert for the defense
objected to the introduction of the
sheet, but were overruled. Counsel
claimed that the transactions were
dated seven weeks after the award
| of the contract to the Virginia COM
| pany and could throw no light on
alleged misrepresentation of its
! financial ability when the contract
was procured. They also claimed the
| steamship company was not one OF
! the agencies mentioned in the indict-
menT.
| The check for sS65.575 signed by
the steamship company was cashed
! by the Virginia company, the wit
ness testified. He also identified
! checks of the Virginia company on
! the same bank dated January 80
1918. totaling more than 100000 and
| bearing the Endorsement of the Steam
! ship Operating Company.
Evening star., 1923-05-31
.ew Array Board
To Investigate
Class B Officers

An entire new board OF Army
officers has been detailed by direc-
tion of the President to meet in
this city next Monday to consider
and determine whether or not
officers were placed in class B,
due to their own neglect. miscon-
duct or avoidable habits, under
provisions of section cab, act of
Congress, approved June 4, 1920"
The board is composed of Maj.
Gen. Frank Mcintyre, chief of the
bureau of insular affairs; Brig.
Gen. w. D. McCaw, assistant sur
geon general, and Brig. Gen. Will
liam Weigel, with Capt. Gilbert S.
Woolworth. judge advocate, as
recorder of the board, without vote.
Evening star., 1923-05-31
JAIL SENTENCES ONLY
FOR DRUNKEN AUTOISTS

By the AssOciated Press.
FREDERICK. Md. May 31.-Drunk-
en- automobile drivers who are con-
victed in Frederick courts will i'll
the future be given jail sentences in
stead of fines as penalties.
Guy S. Edwards, Frederick. local
barber, was sentenced to 60 days in
Jail for operating his car while in
toxicated. He pleaded for the altern-
atiye of a fine, but the magistrate
said that in the future only joil SEN
tences would be given as penalties.
Evening star., 1923-05-31
30, OOO-POUND FISH
is DAMAGED BY FIRE
By the Associate Press,

NORFOLK, Va. May GA 10000
pound fish. caught some years ago off
the Florida coast, stuffed and sent
from port to port for exhibition pur-
poses. was damaged by fire aboard
the yacht Tamiami. in Norfolk har-
Dor. While the craft was proceeding
to Newport News a gasoline explosion
started a blaze, damaged the yacht,
burned the hands of Capt. Lowden
and his chief engineer and took much
of the skin off the hulk of the big
fish.
Some idea Of the size of the mon
ster is indicated by the captains
statement that when caught Its stom-
ach contained an octopus weighing
400 pounds, 800 pounds Of black fish
and 500 pounds of coral rock.
Evening star., 1923-05-31
HIGH SCHOOL WINNER.
Handley Defeats Shenandoah
Cadets in Winchester Drill.
Special Dispatch to The star.

WINCHESTER, Va, May 30
Handley High School yesterday de-
feated Shenandoah Valley Academy
by three points in the annual COM
petitive drill for possession of the
Chamber Of Commerce banner, offer
ed to the school winning three years
in succession. Handley won two
successive years, and then was de-
feated by Shenandoah two years ago.
Handley won again last year.
Shenandoah's battalion was COM
manded by Capt. Charles Smith, and
the Handleyites by Capt. Paul Hart
man. The judges were Lieut.. Col.
w. ". McCammon, Mai. w. 8. L.
HartISan and Lieut.. ]. L. Gilney Of
the limited States Army.
Evening star., 1923-05-31
DIES FROM BURNS
CLEANING HENHOUSE
Special Dlspst tch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
LYNCHBCRG. Va, May 31.-Miss
Marie r. Thornton of Rolling Hill
Charlotte county. died at a hospital
here from burns sustained In an un-
usual manner.
Miss Thornton, engaged in clean
ing a henhouse. kindled a trash fire
just outside the shack. She was
using kerosene inside. and as she
started out stumbled and fell into the
fire.
The fall threw the oil over her face
arms. neck and chest, and where IL
touched she was burned. She lived
a short time after being rushed here
in an automobile.
Evening star., 1923-05-31
Fund JOSEPH HIRsCH DEAD.

MIAMI. Fla, May 31.-Joseph
Hirsch. seventy, a retired merchant
of New York city, was found dead
this morning In the bathroom OF his
suite in a Miami hotel. Death Is be-
ieved 10 have been caused from .
.4eart attack.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-12
HERE'S MORE ABOUT
DESCRIBES QUAKE
STARTS ON PAGE l

The passengers and crew furnished
them with every available bit Of
clothing We had 20 spare as We
weIV en- route Go Kobe.
L. \. DESTRONERS
AIDED IN RELIEF
Most Of the refugees stayed ON
board all night. and we notified tho
United states consulate that we
stood ready 20 take those refugees
hack to the United states who want
ed 20 go.
other ships began 20 arrive. and
we reloaded with water and more
supplies and started back 60 Yoke
hama 10 assist In further relief
work. arriving at Yokohama on the
morning OF September 9. Here we
found conditions much improved.
United states destroyers had arrived
and were assisting In every way 10
render suecor and aid
"one OF our refugees IA a man
with wooden les. who walked
from Tokyo 60 Yokohama 20 take
passage on our boat. We notified
shipping in the harbor that the
hreakwater had disappeared. and
while there the oil tanks along the
water front broke. menaelng all
shipping In the harbor as the flames
spread. making Il a sea OF fire. The
ships rescued many who had fled.
All injured on board are progress.
Ing, due 10 excellent medical care. Z"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-12

~ daylight a typhoon had sprung
up tanning tho flames. making the
place a seething furnace. The heat
became 80 intense that hundreds
were killed before the fire reached
them.
People fled In an dilVctions. but
thousands were hcmmcd in and met
'heir fate, unable 20 escape.
We Immediately launched our
lifeboats and began rescue work.
and the harhor was one OF pande.
moin as the hundreds. yes thousands.
or small craft carried on their work
OF taking those aliyv 60 the ships In
tho hRrbor.
with only 80 hours water on
board, as we had planned on TAX,
ms water at Yokohama, We decided
10 rotur nto Kobe. carrying as
many refugees as We could handle
many needing medical attention.
which was given them by our ships
surgeon.
III was pitiful 10 sce the thous.
anda OF injured and wounded-many
being so badly burned that We
could not assist them. TIE scene
Was OF Undesirable horror. Hun.
dneds Of strcteher cases were on
board our ship-many had been
separated from loved ones. whose
fate was not known. and prac.
ucally all homeless and pcnniless
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-12
WRECK BOAT
BEING SOUGHT

SAN FRANCISCO. Sept. IA
small boat or raft believed to be from
one Of the destroyers wrecked of
Honda. California, last Saturday
night and possibly bearing survivors
Of that wreck, was being sought by
mariners today upon request Of the
18th naval district headquarters
here.
a message received by the navy
radio office here last night reported
Information from a reliable source
that the raft was seen floating seven
miles north Of San Miguel island.
Further details were not given.
The point at which the raft IL be.
lieyed to have been seen is several
miles seward from Point Argueilo,
where the seven destroyers are break.
up. IL the raft bears a human
freight Of sailors II will materially
cut down the score and more report.
ed missing following the disaster.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-12
HERE'S MORE ABOUT
WRECKS
STARTS ON PAGE 1

the Mare Island navy yard. which
arrived az Point Argueilo today.
Plans are under way for the i'm
mediate floating OF the vessel. bu,
tho other six destroyers are to be
left 70 their fate on the rocks
The frelghtcr Cuba. which wen,
ashore on San Miguel island only a
few miles away. bay possibly be
saved by the tug Peacock. which lief,
san Pedro today. Capt. Holland.
Of the disabled boat, is remaining on
the island until the last chance OF
saving the vessel either proves sue
cesssul or is abandoned.
Meanwhile. naval officials pre-
pared today TO give evidence con.
eerning the destroyer disaster TO the
special board OF inquiry set up al
San Diego. Motion pictures taken
Of the wrecked vessels from navy
alrpianes are to be flashed on the
screen for the benefit OF the In.
vestigators.
The work Of recovering the dead
Is progressing slowly and was agiIn
impeded last night by a fresh thun.
derstorm which Unexpectedly broke
along the coast Under the ntfui
flashes Of lightning, searching
parties secured the barren reef, but
no additions were made to the three
bodies already recovered. Twenty
men are still missing. according to
the revised official casualty list
and an attempt may be made today
10 break into the hull OF the dc.
stroyer Young. where most OF them
are supposed to be.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-12
HERE'S MORE ABOUT
ITALY
STARTS ON PAGE 1

aside on Italy's suggestion. neKo,
tiations for Interpretation OF the
treaty were renewed by n Joint
ftalo.Jugo.Slav commission sitting
part OF the time in Rome and part
In Belgrade.
The work OF this commission final.
ly reached n place where the chief
controversy centered around Port
Barros. part OF the FiumIan harbor
which Belgrade demanded be placed
under Jugo.slav control. Italy re.
fused this suggestion. declaring the
entire hnrbor must be under super.
vision OF The joint commission with
Italian and Jugo.Slav areas retained
TO the west and east as originally
planned. Finally. during last months
sessions In Rose, Premier Mussolinl
sent letter to the Jugo. Slav dele.
gates CURLY demanding acceptance
OF tho Italian thosIs and leading up
TO the present situation.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-12
COMMISSION
UNDER ARREST

ROME, Sept. 1.-THE Corfu cor
respondent OF the Epocha states that
eight members Of the Pan .Epirote
commission have been arrested and
taken 10 the Janina Jeii.
Tho Greek government dlsclaimed
any responsibility for the men. ac
cording 10 the Epocha, and is deter
mined to arrest Col. Bozaris. whom
they regarded as the chief organizer
n tho assassinations OF italian Of
sIclals.
The Pan Eplrote company has
been described In previous Rome dis
patches as an organization OF Greek
officers along the Grcco.Albanian
frontier. italian circles have con.
slstently charged this commission
with tho murders Of italian officials
witch resulted IN the Italian ulii.
maturn 10 Greece.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-12
1,7OO TONS co
TO HELP JAP AN
Seattle Supplies Enormous;
laps Raise $4,000
by JOHN W. NELSON

With Seattle'H relief fund nearing
the 100000 mark. exclusive OF sac.
900 collected BY Seattle Japanese.
with l.Too tons OF relies supplies al.
ready loaded on vessels which are
steamlng towards Japan. and with
new cargo space and new contribu.
tons pouring in daily. this city's
splendid response 10 the need OF
japanese quake and fire victims Is
setting the pace for the entire eoun.
try.
To date. n total OF 100 tons OF
relief supplies have been forwarded
TO japan. This lot includes 500 tons
OF -four. 400 tons Of fish. 100 tons
OF canned milk. rs tons Of rice. 10
tons OF hardware. is tons OF drugs.
1000 pairs OF blankets and 500 over.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-12
OFFICIAL ASKS
GREATER UNITY
Wants Better Cooperation
In Law Enforcement

Bemoaning the fact that the sane
tity OF the federal courts OF the ma.
ton has been lost and that they are
now cluttered with great heap OF
petty prohibition cases that should
be tried in police and county courts,
John T. Williams, district attorney
OF San Francisco, and special ennis
sary Of Attorney General Harry NJ
Daugheriy, who arrived In Seattle
Tuesday. announced Wednesday that
a general revision OF law enforce.
mcnt methods In all branches of gov.
eminent would be recommended.
THE prohibition enforcement dc.
partment Is now In the habit Of nam.
ing the charges that shall DO placed
against offenders who are arrested.
This Is the duty OF the district attor.
ney. who should decide whether or
not the case shall he tried in federal
court and upon what grounds" said
williams.
He announced that prohibition,
narcotic, postal and other officials
would be called together with federal
attorneys here and new code OF law
enforcement would be advised. VII.
liams In here In an advisory capacity
and Ia endeovorIng TO bring about
greater unity between county, city,
state and federal authorities. He Ia
touring number OF the lorger cities
OF the country.
He has been in Seattle for such
short time that he admitted he was
unfamiliar with affairs here and
evnded questions TO tho effect that
William whitney, assistant state pro.
hIbitlon director, might be shorn OF
his title Of legal advisor" TO the do.
partmont here.
whitney, ns assistant director.
merely uses his loyal abilities In do.
torminng the possibility OF convIc.
tiou following arreatu and Ia not OF.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-12
JEALOUS MAN
THROWS ACID
Husband Tries to Mar Wife's
Beauty; Fails

Mrs. Lee Parrot. SIT Madison ST.
was painfully burned by acsd
thrown upon her by her husband in
lit OF jealousy Tuesday evening.
according TO reports to the police
Wednesday.
Mrs. PARROT was able to throw
her hands over her face when she
saw what her husband was doing
and sustained burns which will not
prove serious or mar her beauty.
PARROT hurried the acid at his wife
after an argument in which he had
accused her OF indiscretlon. she told
the police.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-12
u. p. Gives SIS, 900
for Japanese Relief

The Union Pacific railway has do.
mated izb. 600 10 the japanese relief
fund. according 20 word received at
the local Office. All supplies handled
thru the Red Cross or other proper
channels will be transferred free Of
charge IN addition 70 the suDscrip.
ton. Il 81 said.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-12
JEFFERSON DUE
HERE SATURDAY
Refugee Ship Win Bring
Tale OF Suffering

Bearing iSo refugees and suryiv,
ors Of the recent japanese horror,
many % them suffering from lacl,
~ feed. the liner President Ietfcr,
son, first vessel 20 touch az an
American port since the disaster.
gill arrive az Seattle Saturday
evening. according 20 radio advices
received by the Admiral Oriental
Tine Tuesday.
The ship has scarcely enough pro.
visions Tor the passengers. according
10 the reports. Practically all OF
her cargo and foodstuffs were left
at Yokohama for the suffering Jap.
enese, and as the insult % a days
delay IN arriving here. the food SUP
ply aboard the ship Is running low.
the captain reported,
Among the passengers are many
who were injured severely by fall.
ing masonry, many who narrowly
escaped with their lives. one OF
The most seriously injured is j, II.
Hughes, seaman. who was with the
captain OF the steamer Steel Nayi.
gator AZ Yokohama. Tho captain
was killed In the crash OF buildings
that followed the first quake. and
Hughes was seriously injured He
viii be treated here.
II. C. Bankley. British flyer. who
has been an instructor In the I'm.
perial Flying school OF Japan. will
arrive on tho jefferson, l.. j.,
PEBBLES, manager OF the Yokohama
branch OF F1EaF & Co. is also a
passenger.
The vessel viii arrive AZ Victoria
Saturday morning and discharge
s6S Chinese steenge passengers. II
was at first believed that shc would
proceed with all speed direct TO
Seattle but orders were counter.
manded and she arrives here Sat.
urday evening. u her present speed
Is maintained.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-12

she had been drinking heavily before
she was taken slck.
His contentious were refutcd. IN
tho opinion OF officers. when = note
addressed 10 her husband was found
on the premises in whicu she direct
ed that her body be cremnted hnd
tho ashes scattered over Puget
Sound
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-12
CHURCHES RAISE
Sl,280.81 SUNDAY
Ticket Agents to
Meet in Portland

PORTLAND. Ore. Sept. l2.--Dele-
gates were gathering here today for
the annual convention Of the Amer.
lean Association OF Railroad Ticket
Agents, which will be in session
during the remainder OF the week.
A number Of well known business
men are scheduled TO address tho
convention. including Ralph Budd.
president OF the Great Northern
railway.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-12
NORTHWEST Is GREAT
LUMT IL STOREHOuSE

Tho Northwest is tho greatest
storehouse Of lumber In America.
and its forests and waterways mus,
be protected and conserved. winkcn.
werder declared. Only close cooper.
alton between the United States for.
eHtry service. tho state and tho pri.
vate owner can accomplish the vast
task.
Al the present rate OF cutting tim.
Der. tho last tree In tho great for.
ests OF Washington viii in SIS more
years been cut. dragged TO the saw.
mill and split. and tho logging mills
will have closed. and that army OF
picturesque loggers have forsaken
the woods and faded into memories
OF the past. leaving the once beauti.
full hills but misshapen and ragged
peaks.