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Evening star., 1923-01-18

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Evening star., 1923-01-18
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Evening star., 1923-01-18

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Evening star., 1923-01-18

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Evening star., 1923-04-17
MOTHERS REFLECT
MRS. RAFTER HEAD
Capt. Julius Peyser Chosen
Fifth Vice President by
District Congress.

Mrs. Giles Scott Rafter was re-
elected president Of the District Con-
gress of Mothers and Parent-Teach-
ers' Associations at the annual meet
Ing OF the congress today in the
crystal room OF the Hotel Ebbitt-
Other officers were elected as follows:
Mrs. Joseph NJ. Saunders, frst vice
president: Mrs. Virginia White Speel,
second vice president: Mrs. J. H
HNewton, third vice president: Miss
6ianche Patterson, fourth vice presi-
oent; Capt. Julius Peyser, nfth vice
president; Mrs. II. S. Parsons, record
ing secretary; Mrs. J. W. Byler, cor
Tesponding secretary, and Mrs. q. 3.
blackistone, treasurer
Ine election Of Capt. Peyser TO be
an olncer OF the congress constitutes
IN INNOVATION, Mrs. Rafter announced.
She said she hoped In the future that
more men would take an interest in
the Parent-Teachers organization.
The entire slate agreed upon by the
omlnating committee received the
unanimous Endorsement of the dele
gates TO the congress, q unanimous
oaliot being cast by the secretary in
each instance.
Miss Louise c. Lippett of the Uni
versity OF Wisconsin told the dele
gates this afternoon OF her expe-
rlence at the university in connection
with educational gymnastics.
Mrs. Rafter urged the various Pa
rent-teacherS bodies to send repre-
sentatives to the convention in Knox
Vile. Tenn. the latter part Of this
Mothers and Parent-Teachers' Asso-
Evening star., 1923-04-17
Stepped On Gas
Instead ofBrake;
Wo in Hospital

Pinned beneath touring car which
overturned yesterday at 5th and M
streets northeast. when the driver made
the mistake OF pushing the gas pedal in
stead OF the brake. Charles Jeffries,
colored, 1906 III street northeast,
driver Of the car. and Rebecca John
son, colored. same address, received
injuries which necessitated their re-
moval In a police patrol to Casualty
Hospital. The car was badly dam
aged.
The woman received deep lacera-
tions to her left eye and Jeffries
emerged with a dislocated left elbow
and a grave determination to study
the difference between the accelerator
and the brake pedal. According to
Detective l.. NJ. Wilson and Private
Hospidor of the ninth precinct. who
investigated the accident, the car was
going south on 6th street and turned
west into NJ street when the mistake
happened.
Evening star., 1923-04-17
HAITI FUTURE ROSY,
SAYS GEN. RUSSELL
Report on Years 0bserva-
ton Lauds Efficiency of
Marine Occupation.

The opinion that the future of Haiti
is expressed by Brig. Gen. John H.
Russell of the Marine Corps In re-
port to Secretary Hughes. submitted
by him as American high commits
sioner in Haiti. He has been serving
In that capacity since March. 1922.
In his report, made public today by
the State Department. Gen. Russell
declares that lit Is believed that a
continuance Of the present policy OF
cooperation with the Haitian govern
ment., together with maintenance Of
the sincere and earnest cooperation
that has been given by it during the
past eight months, can lead but to the
development and progress of Haiti
the maintenance Of peaceful conditions
and the increased welfare and pros
periry OF the Haitian people"
Comments on Occupation.
After reviewing events in Haiti
since his arrival there. Gen. Russell
comments on the activities Of the
Marine Corps occupation force, and
makes this observation:
During the period covered by this
report the efficiency of these forces
has been maintained at a high stand
ard and in addition 1t has been indoc-
trfnated with the purposes for which
we are IN Haiti and the necessity for
the maintenance of the most cordial
relations and cooperation in all deal
tngs with the Haitians."
The gendarneris d. Haiti. according
10 the report. has been most efficiently
handled during the past year, and, as
result. 1t has been brought to a very
high standard OF excellence"
Both the public health and public
works departments. Gen. Russell reports.
have done excellent work, despite a
shortage of funds. Discussing the
finances Of the Haitian government, he
says, steps have been taken to revise
obsolete customs and internal tax laws.
A law putting into effect a general ac-
counting system also is planned.
Gen. Russell devotes considerable
space In his report to discussion Of
Haitfs judiciary system. which, ne de-
lin the lower tribunals. generally
speaking his report continues, The
administration OF justice Is entirely un-
satisfactory. and there is a general feel
terests have an undue weight.
The salaries given to judges are
considered to be much too small and
it is believed that with a reduction
in the number of officials and a ma
terial increase in the salaries the
efficiency OF the judiciary system Will
be increased; but 1T will not be satis-
factory until certain laws are passed
changing slightly the methods Of pro-
cedure. The framing of such laws is
now receiving consideration by the
Haitian government.
The present unsatisfactory condi-
tion results from insufficient pay, no
provision for retirement, lack of care
full selection, and inadequate correc-
tive measures where necessary. The
entire administration OF justice should
be placed outside of politics and
other improper influences.
THE judiciary system is a founda-
ton stone of stable government, and
when the Haitians have been taught
to look with pride upon their courts
and to respect them. much will have
been done toward establishing perma-
Haiti"
Evening star., 1923-04-17
PRESIDENT MEETS
GOOD WILL PARTY
Its Work Attests Friendship
of America for France,
Says MIR. Harding.

The part played by America in res
toration of devastated areas of France
was pointed to by President Harding
today in a cablegram to Ambassador
Herrick at Paris as attesting "the
continuing affection of the American
people for the splendid French ma
tion, which has ever been our trusted
and priced friend"
The cablegram was made public ar
the White House coincident with 9
reception rendered by the President
to nearly 200 women who will leave
shortly for France as members OF the
goodwill delegation. The delegation
was presented by Miss Anne Morgan.
Results Appreciated.
Il have been much pleased to learn
of the forthcoming visit of the good
will delegation under the auspices OF
the American Committee for Devas-
tated France" said the cablegram.
1T has been to all Americans a cause
of deep satisfaction that their efforts
through the American committee have
been productive of results so greatly
appreciated by the French people.
ie-Nc IoilOW Gu DIS ClOSSly DIS ClTCuHl-
stances have made possible all Ameri-
can participation in the great task OF
restoration in the devastated areas.
With some knowledge of the en-
thusiasm that has characterized the
work of many thousands of our people
in this behalf, ! can quite frankly say
that those who have contributed to it
nave esteemed 1t real privilege thus
TO attest the continuing affection OF
the American people for the splendid
French nation, which has ever been
our trusted and priced friend. These
goodwill delegations represent the
sentiments and motives that have ami
mated American participation in this
work from the beginning and ! am sure
thar visit will mark a further develop
meN or the long-established Sentl-
ments uniting the two countries"
sixty-One to Make Trip.
The visit of the goodwill" deie-
gates to the President precedes the
departure of sixty-one of their num-
Der for France from New York on
Friday next aboard the steamer
France. Others of the party, repre-
senting New York city and Brooklyn,
will sail in May.
All Of the delegates were chosen as
representatives of their home cities
in series Of good will elections re-
Gently held. The delegation goes to
France under the auspices of the
France, which is the sponsor also for
the goodwill elections.
A busy program was arranged for
the stay of the delegates in Washing
ton, who arrived at the Union sta
tion this morning.
Evening star., 1923-04-17
TRUCE BEFORE WAR
URGED IN SANTIAGO
Principles Laid Down by
w. J. Bryan Likely to Go
Into ParIey Results.
by CLAUDE o. PIKE.
BY Cable to The Star and Chicago Dai
News Copyriyht l9oa

BY Gable to The Star and Chicago Daily
News. Copyright, 1923.
SANTIAGO, April 1.-THE princi-
pies laid down by William j. Bryan
while secretary Of state under Presi-
dent Wilson, through negotiations OF
treaties agreeing to the investigation
and arbitration causes threatening
hostilities appear to have good
chance of being Incorporated into the
results of the fifth an-American con-
ference.
The details Of the amendment offered
by DIR. Gondra OF Paraguay are under
consideration and are reported to be
meeting with favor. 1t is considered
probable that the amendment Will be
acceptable to the majority OF the MEM
bers of the armaInents commission.
Follows Bryan's Treaties.
In effect the Gondra amendment fol-
lows the principles Of the arbitration
and investigation worked out in the
Bryan treaties. which provided for a
truce lasting one year between ma
tions threatening to declare war,
while a commission studied the al
legged cause or causes of the dispute.
further truce of one year was to
Follow the report of the commission.
The Bryan treaties provided for four
members, two selected by each of the
nations threatening war. these four
members selecting a fifth. The Gondra
amendment makes no provision for the
selection of the proposed arbitration
committee.
Favor Permanent Body.
Sentiment in the armaments commit
tee appears to favor the selection of
permanent arbitration committee or the
working out of the details Of the selection
until occasion should arise. II tho pro-
posal should meet with the approval of
the armament committee it is believed
that II will give the conference a loop
hole out OF the delicate question of the
reduction OF armarnents, tnasmuch as
all the American republics would have
had the recommendations of the confer
ence submitted to them for approval.
Once the principal of investigation and
arbitration Of breaks between American
republics Is agreed to. it is claimed that
1t will be an effective force toward re-
ducing the competition in armaments
and practically eliminate the possibility
that the republic will become involved
in war.
Costa Rican Proposal to Lose.
1t is reported that the Costa Rican
proposal for the removal Of the re-
board of the Pan -Ameri-
can Union is due to be tabled at the
next meeting Of the political COM
The commerce committee is work
ing on the last section Of the re-
port dealing with trademarks and
1t is considered quite probable that
it will be accepted. Uruguay and
Argentina, It is asserted, are making
a last stand against the efforts OF
the United States to get registration
of trademarks in each American re-
public as a means of protecting it's
cturers. The original proposal
fixed a fee Of $40 in each nation
where a trademark Is registered. An
mendment removes the limit
but it is not believed that any nation
would attempt to make the fee ex-
orbitant. Fees for trademark regis
trations by United States manufac-
turers alone total many thousands
Of dollars.
Evening star., 1923-04-17
OPERA STAR TO SING HERE
Cecil Arden on Pen Women's Pro-
gram Saturday; Composer Coming.

Two musical features have been ar
ranged by Mrs. Dorothy De Muth
watson. national vice chairman of
music for the League of American
Pen Women, for Saturday of this
week At the authors breakfast at
the willard Hotel. Miss Cecil Arden
Of the Metropolitan Opera, will be the
seloist Miss Arden will remain in
Washington for the reception to be
given Saturday evening by the ma
tional executive board of the League
of American Pen Women in honor
OF Mrs. Louis, N. Geldert, national
president. at the federation headquar-
ters. 1874 N street northwest.
The other musical feature will be
Miss Fay Foster American composer
and musician. author Of the war song
"The Americans Come" Miss Foster
will come to Washington for the au-
thors breakfast. and will also remain
for the reception the same evening.
when she will sing THE Lost Trail"
one of her new compositions, the
words of which were written by Mrs.
Geldert. Miss Foster is a member of
the Authors League Of America, and
has written more than seventy-fys
songs.
Evening star., 1923-04-17
NEW PERFECT GAS MASK ALLOWS
WEARER TO TALK, DANCE OR SLEEP

the left arm giving a distinct ad-
vantage over all other types by maxi
ing 1t possible for the soldier or
miner wearing 1t to crawl on his
stomach without being Handicapped.
1t contains chemicals giving absolute
protection against ammonia and
carbon monoxide gas. both Of which
are encountered, often with deadly
results. by industrial workers, par
ttcularly in mines
The speaking device Of first impor-
tance from a military standpoint in
cludes a diaphragm set In the front of
the mask which vfbrates with the Voice
OF the wearer In way similar to
that of the disc in the transmitter
of telephone, but to a much greater
extent
AS this Is very essential for the
signal officers, the artillery and other
branches of the Army and Navy. as
well as for use with telephones and
voice tubes on naval craft" the
statement says. the new mask will
soon be furnished to the Navy to
equip its entire personnel"
Evening star., 1923-04-17
CABINET CONSIDERS
RISE In SUGAR PRICE

The sugar price situation. which is
under investigation by three sepa-
rate agencies of the government, was
again the subject of discussion today
by President Harding and his cab
met.
The report from the Tariff Com
mission as to the responsibility for
tariff rates. which may have ad-
vanced sugar prices, was not at
hand, although it was said to be
approaching completion.
The Department of Justice. which
has been engaged in an investiga-
ton to determine whether there have
been any violations of law, submitted
report to the President, but it's
nature was not disclosed.
Evening star., 1923-04-17
BY the Associated Press.

Dy the Associated Press
An "all-purpose'' gas mask, i'm
pervious to poisons of every kind and
equipped with an attachment that
permits ready conversation by tele-
phone or other communicating de-
vices. has been perfected by the Army
chemical warfare service.
Announcement Of the invention.
made today by the War Department,
says the new mask has been thor
oughly tested by the Army and Navy
and has been found to meet all con-
ditions.
A peace-time value Of the mask is
recognized as an important consid-
GRAFTON in connection with tho in
vention and 1t has been made so
comfortable that men may keep 1t
on for days. and even play base ball,
dance or sleep without suffering
while wearing il.
The satchel of the mask Ats under
Evening star., 1923-04-17
8-Year-Old Dies
Vainly Seeking
ToSaue Brother
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
FORT SMITH. Ark, April IL
The heroism OF eight-year-old
Leonard Butcher, who sacrificed
his own life in q vain effort to
save his younger brother. Orville.
six years old. from death beneath
the wheels Of an onrushing Mis-
souri, Pacific freight train on
trestle near Mudrow, Okla, Satur-
day, has been called to the atten-
tion of the Carnegie Hero Fund
Commission at Pittsburgh. with
request that the case be given suit
able recognition.
All available stories OF the trag-
edy agree that Leonard might
easily have saved his own life by
outrunning the train to the end OF
the trestle, or jumping to the bot
tom of the small stream below, but
that he preferred to save his little
brother, who had stumbled in his
frantic run for safety.
Leonard died in local hospital
Saturday night. Orville died a few
minutes after being struck by the
train.
Evening star., 1923-04-17
H|GH-POWER LIGHTS
TO Be GIVEN TRIAL
400 and 250-CandIepoWer
Lamps Figure in New
Street Tests.

The brightest electric street lamps
over used in Washington will be
given an experimental try-out on
Rhode Island avenue from 7th to sth
streets northwest within a few weeks,
Warren 3. Hadley, superintendent OF
lighting, announced today.
This operation will be experimental
both as to height of posts and the
candlepower of the bulbs. The OBJ
servations made there will guide the
electrical department in erecting new
lights on the following thorough
fares:
Pennsylvania avenue and NJ street
from 18th to the Key bridge, 18th
street from Thomas Circle northward
and H street from Sd street north
west to 18th street northeast
Posts I'm Telescope Form.
The posts to be tried out on Rhode
Island avenue will be made in tele-
scope fashion, go that they may be
raised to different heights and tests
taken of the lighting effects thus pro-
duced.
At the intersection of 9TH and eth
streets bulbs of 400 candle power will
be used. Between corners 250-can-
die power lamps will be used. At
present nearly all of the 10000 cleo
trio street lights are only 100 candle
power.
Renectors 10 BE Tried Out.
In addition to the more powerful
lamps. Mr. Hadley will try out the
use Of ref,ectors inside the globes to
throw nearly all of the light rays
toward the street. Only enough light
will be permitted to radiate upward
to retain the appearance of a circus
lar ball of illumination.
The corner posts will be expert
mented with at heights ranging from
twelve to fifteen feet and between
tested at from thireen to seventeen
feet above the street.
Candlepower Being Increased.
There is a tendency in the electrical
department to increase the candle
power Of all new electric street light
installations, which should prove of
great value, both in reducing acci-
dents and in discouraging the oper-
ations of footpads and hold-up men.
During the war period Congress
did not grant appropriations for large
installa ton of new lights. restricting
the department to the maintenance of
existing posts. In each of the last
two appropriation acts, however, Con-
gress has allowed $4,000 for new
lights. and 1t is the hope OF the Com
missioners that the legislators will
continue this policy until the illum-
ination of the streets Of Washington
are improved.
Evening star., 1923-04-17
Churches Urge Action.

A message urging definite action
for limitation of armament through
out the western hemisphere was sent
today by the Federal Council of
Pan-American conference. in session
at Santiago, Chile.
THE Federal Council Of Churches
OF Christ in America" said the cable
gram, representing $4,000 Protes-
tant evangelical churches, desires to
express an earnest hope that the Pan
American conference may unite all
nations OF the American continent in
effective measures for the fullest
Evening star., 1923-04-17
WILLIAM METZ DIES.

William Metz, for many years
resident Of this city. died suddenly
last Sunday. Funeral services will be
held o'clock tomorrow afternoon
at the home of his daughter. Mrs.
Roy A Koontz, 323 F street north
east. Interment will be in Prospect
Hill cemetery.
Mr.. Metz was born in Germany
January z, 1S45, and came to America
when seventeen years old. He imme-
diately came to Washington and re-
sided here ever since. In the latter
part of 1921 Mrs. Metz and he cele-
brated their golden wedding. Mrs
Metz died February 10, 1922.
Mr.. Metz is survived by three
daughters, Miss Marguerite Metz,
Mrs Amy Grady and Mrs. Roy A.
Koontz; three sons. Nicholas, Oscar
and Jacob. and one sister, Mrs.
Doerner. He leaves ten grandchil-
dren and one great-grandchild.
Evening star., 1923-04-17
CARRIERS ATTEND
FUNERAL OF CHIEF
Mailmsn Massed at Door OF
Church as Body is Car
rted Out.

Practically the entire carrier force
Of the Washington city post once at
tended funeral services at 1880 am,
today for James c. Reagan, foreman
Of carriers, who died while at work
Saturday.
Headed by former Postmaster M. O.
Chance. nearly 400 carriers in uni
form. having Just come from their
first mail delivery OF the day, marched
from the city post office to St
Aloysius Church. North Capitol and
I streets.
After the services the carriers
massed themselves on the front steps
Of the church, and the body of their
late foreman was borne by six car
riers through the waiting ranks of
gray-clad men.
The pallbearers, all carriers. were
C. J. McGrath. J. A. ONeal. r. A.
Kelly, B. A. Lehman. W. E. Rerck-
man and p. n. Kerrigan.
Interment was ut Mount Oiivet
cemetery
Evening star., 1923-04-17
SUES HOTEL COMPANY.

George d. See today filed suit in the
District Supreme Court against the
Lincoln Hotel Corporation, Jerome C.
Myers, former president Of the COM
pany, Leslie NJ. Show, former Secre-
tary of the Treasury and now presi-
dent Of the corporation, and others to
secure the delivery to him of $I,40O
shares of the common stock Of the
company and for an accounting of
$4,000 commissions on the sale of
preferred stock. The court is asked to
entoin the transfer Of the stock.
The controversy arises over the
promoting and financing of the COM
large tract of land at 18th and H
streets northwest. Attorney William
E. Richardson appears for the plain
f{Y
Evening star., 1923-04-17
WILL DISCUSS STADIUM.

The community affairs committed
of the Washington Board Of Trade
will meet Thursday afternoon at AIS
o'clock in the board rooms In The
Star building. Chairman Perry B.
Turpin announced that at that time
the committee would receive a report
from subcommittee, headed by
Ethelbert Stewart on the matter OF
erecting a stadium in this city
Evening star., 1923-04-17
WINS VERDICT FOR ONE CENT

George F. Cook, realty broker,
was awarded a verdict for l cent
damages against the Continental
Trust Company in his suit to recover
$25,O00 damages for alleged dishonor
of certain checks. Cook kept an ac-
count in his own name and one as
trustee and by some Misunderstanding
certain checks were not paid by the
banking concern. Attorney John
Murphy appeared for the plaintiff,
while the bank was represented by
Attorneys Charles A. Douglas and ].
W Morgan.
Evening star., 1923-04-17

Miss Rath Studdert, a society girl
OF Seattle, Wash, has dedicated her
life to the study of fish, all to help
her native city.
Evening star., 1923-04-17

sFIve pounds apprentice allowance allowed,
Weather clear. track good.
Evening star., 1923-04-17
HAVRE DE GRACE ENTRIES
For Wednesday.

Wanna Horton. 10 Shining Light =. 10
tAudley Farm entry. whitney & Thompson
entry. ssslmon & Wilson entry. TGarth &
Parr entry.
SECOND RAcE-Maiden three.yexr-olds
purse 81 200; six furlongs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-13
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