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Evening star., 1923-08-31
OpensU sUpOnTin in1e,
Learns His 500
Had Take,, Wings

No one but Lee Houser really
knows whether his tin box con-
tained money or not, but Tony
Parrso of Is II street northeast
is ready to testify that one which
came into his possession two days
ago is absolutely devoid of the
$2.700 he supposed it to hold.
Tony, incidentally. will no longer
put his faith in strangers. Two
days ago a strange Italian and
two other men called and inter-
ested Parrso in a scheme to in
crease his cash capital. The
scheme involved nothing but the
placing Of money In a tin box,
in which the strangers said they
had $4,000, and keeping /. over
night.
Parrso took kindly to the sug-
gestion, placed 500 in the box
and took possession of the box and
contents. believing it contained
$4,000.
Not to be opened until tomor-
row." was what the men told him.
Yesterday Parrso opened the box
and found it contained nothing
but two copies Of local paper.
Then he sought the aid of the
police.
Evening star., 1923-08-31

Washingtons last horse car-the
same old bus that used to carry
grandfather slowly home from the
departments and jog the old folks
back to see Booth and Barrett in the
days when Abraham Lincoln lived in
the White House-is still doing its
bit in the interests of public service.
If you ever happen down at the ex-
treme end of Potomac Park you will
find it there. serving as kitchen for
the Haines Point tea house, taking less
prominent part in the busy life of
Americas Capital. perhaps. but more
immaculate than ever under theecare-
full attention OF its crew of three
women
Few persons. perchance. would ever
recognize the attractive. vine clad lit
vehicle Of the previous century.
Green vines ramble over its two plat
forms and from either side have been
built white trellaces. But back in the
center OF all its modern camoufiage
Irests the old horse car. striving to end
it's days of usefulness "in the har-
ness"
Girl Scouts Gift.
The car was gift to the Girl
Scouts of Washington from a prom
inent banker. When the girls were
granted the right to have tea house
lat Hams Point they were faced by
the necessity of haring to construct
la costly building. Upon being in
Evening star., 1923-08-31
RUHR PEACE MOVE
WAITS ON FRENCH
By the Associated Press.

By the Assocfa ted Press
BERLIN, August '31.-Passive re-
sistance in the Ruhr and the Rhine
land will automatically collapse the
very moment the Germans are per-
mitted to operate their railroad lines
without molestation and when they
are granted complete industrial ad-
ministrative freedom.
This broadly reflects the German
official attitude on the subject and in
the main reiterates the position out
lined in Chancellor Stresemann's in
augural declaration before the reichs-
tag, when he emphasized the princi-
pie of Germany's right to exercise
the nations official and private pre-
negatives in the invaded areas.
Problem of Evacuation.
The question of unimpugned Ger
man sovereignty was not referred to
in a discussion today with a leading
member of the cabinet, who permitted
the inference that the problem of
evacuation would be left for subse-
quent solution. as the mainsprings Of
passive resistance are primarily to
be located in Franco Belgian seizure
of railways, mines, Industrial plants
and administrative functions.
When untrameled control of these
were restored to the German people.
the Ruhr and Rhineland peoples. he
said, would return to their vocations
and permit the political issues to be
adjusted between the contending gov
ernments. Until such condition was
arrived ats the German government
would postpone action in the matter
of appointing a minister to France to
succeed the late DR.. Wilhelm Mayer
Minister to France.
The selection of an incumbent for the
Paris post at this time and in the pres
ent stage of the reparations impasse
would merely resolve itself into a
question of prestige, in the opinion of
German official quarters. and would
hardly contribute an element OF utility
to the situation, which apparently is
not considered ripe for active negotia-
tions.
Just now a German ambassador in
Paris would seem to be superhuous.
the cabinet member observed. He
added that Chancellor Stresemann was
seeking every available and dignified
avenue of approach to NJ. Poincare in
an effort to revive reparations discus
sions along objective lines, but that the
new German governments openly
avowed readiness to facilitate rap
proa element had SO far provoked every
thing else except a propitious echo
from Paris.
Evening star., 1923-08-31
BRITISH PAPERS FEAR WAR.
Daily Chronicle Alone Believes
There Will Be No Serious Outcome.

By the Associated Press.
LONDON, August 31.-The English
newspapers appear today exhibiting the
familiar signs and symptoms OF a rapidly
rising European war fever due to the
Italian demands upon Greece. Flaring
headlines tell of the ultimatum served
upon the Athens government, of the ru-
n,ors Of troop mobilization. and Of report
ed secret orders, to the Italian fleet. From
Athens comes the reply of the Greek
government seeking TO satisfy Rome and
at the same time uphold Greek SOW
ereignty until appeal can be taken to
the league of nations or some other
tribunal.
What is transpiring behind the curtain
Of diplomatic exchange is unknown, for
the familiar news censor Is apparently
already at his post, and Rome Is silent
as to the next step she has planned
to enforce her demands.
The English editorial writer's have
been hard at work suggesting a solution
OF the difficult international incident
which in many ways recalls the event
which plunged the world into war In
1914. The league Of nations is generally
fixed upon as the medium for reaching
q settlement, but in view OF the fact
that no word from Rome refers to the
Geneva tribunal the Daily News asks:
.'Win Mussoiini torpedo the league and
fire new broadsideE- into article XII
Evening star., 1923-08-31
PAN-EURoPEAN AFFAIR.
British Fleet May Move if Angry
Nations Continue Ship Orders.
WILLIAM f. NASH.
BY Cable to The Star and Chicago Daily News
Copyright 1923.


BY Cable to The Star and Chicago Daily News.
Copyright. 1923.
PARIS, August 31.-With the dis.
patch of a protest note by the council
Of ambassadors to Athens and the
refusal Of the Greek government to
accept the too humiliating" demands
presented Thursday in the form of an
ulimatum by Premier Mussolinf. The
Italo-G imbroglio becomes pam
European affair.
Some observers incautiously COM
pare 1t with the Sara3evo murders.
II the Italian fleet moves into Greek
waters division of the British
Mediterranean feet stationed at Malta
may feel constrained to follow suit.
according to the Echo de Paris. This
newspaper continues:
This may be the moment for Great
Britain to repay her ally Greece for
services rendered during the Anato-
lian wars"
Arbitration by the league Of nations
seems to be regarded favorably here.
Both France and Great Britain evil
IDENTIFY are inclined to believe that
Mussolini acted more like fascist
dictator than like premier OF
orously worded ultimatum before
knowing definitely whether the brig
ands who murdered the Italian OFF,
GERS were actually Greek citizens or
not. This important detail Is empha-
sized by the Greek note today.
THE assassins were probably AL
banian briGands." Greek officials as
sert.
What will happen IL Italy persists
in her demand is hard to imagine.
The natural conclusion Is war. with
hostilities largely naval. The Italian
fleet Is much stronger than the Greek
fleet.
Reports from Madrid this morning
say that the Spanish newspapers are
talking about a rapprochement be-
tween Spain and Italy to limit the
Mediterranean ambitions of France.
II trouble is averted 1t will come
about through British pressure on
Greece and French pressure on Italy.
Both big entente powers are anxious
to gain the support Of Italy in refer
ence to the Ruhr reparations ques-
tions.
pDrrycry pAprpc rrAr MAD
Evening star., 1923-08-31
U.S.WAR WITH SPAIN
COOL|DCE'S TOPIC

CHATTANOOGA, August 31-The
Spanish American war resulted in
greatly changing Americas relation
ship to the world, President Coolidge
said in letter to the United Spanish
American War Veterans, Department Of
Tennessee. Even the most casual con-
sideration of what has transpired since
1898 must surely impress us with the
need that as a nation we shall be
for every modification Of all our re-
lations with the world. the Presi-
dent said.
The letter was addressed to Com
mander Ellsworth Wilson and was in
reply to an invitation to the Presi-
dent to attend the quarter centennial
here.
Presidents Letter.
ITO many of US it will be difficult
to realize that a quarter century has
American war" President Coolidge
said. Yet from another point OF view
we must find il difficult to realize,
also, that such tremendous changes
could have come over the world in so
short period. That contest resulted
All CHdHglnS our d
to the outside world, and events since
have continued the process Of change
until this hour
In the present condition of world af-
fairs 1t Is Impossible. indeed, to antici-
pate the extent to which our relations
may be reorganized in another quarter
OF century; but even the most casual
consideration OF what has transpir ed
since 1898 must surely impress us
with the need that as nation we
shall be prepared spiritually and ma
terially for every great and impress
sive modification in all our relations
to the world about u.s.
Urges Patriotism and Devotion.
That we may most readily adjust
ourselves to the constantly changing
conditions. and may best perform the
great part which must be ours. II Is
necessary that we cultivate and en-
courage in every way possible those
sentiments of patriotism and of de-
votion to the highest ideals Of liberty
and humanity which were the inspi-
ration of the men of 1898. 1t Is good
to know that the United Spanish War
Veterans have so long and persist
emily devoted themselves to these
high aims"
Evening star., 1923-08-31
RED CROSS FUSION
MOVEMENT BEGUN
Committee Named to Com
pose Differences of Rival
Organizations.
By tile Associated Press,

By the Associated Press.
GENEVA, August 31.-The special
commission appointed to study the
reorganization of the entire Red Cross
organization will begin Its labors
to conciliate the divergencies and ar
range satisfactory fusion of the
two rival Red Cross associations-the
international Red Cross and the
League of Red Cross Societies.
Officials of the Geneva International
Red Cross said last night that they
considered the incident bearing on
the American Red Cross as closed.
from John Barton Payne, chairman
of that organization. which they
heartily applauded, would go far
toward removing any ill-feeling.
Cause of Friction.
The controversy between the Amer
lean delegates and the International
Red Cross arose through a report
submitted to the congress now in
session, in which reference to
money influence was interpreted as
a reflection on the American organ
ization. Until the alleged reflection
fs withdrawn the American delega-
tion to the Geneva congress. which
now is in Paris, declines to proceed
to Geneva.
AS given out here off1cially in
French. Mr.. Payne's message read:
Il profoundly regret any misunder-
standing. The Red Cross has such
any controversy would be an inter-
national calamity. am happy to
receive your reiterated expression of
appreciation of the work of the
atives of the American Red Cross
now acting possess our entire con-
fdence. and 1 am certain will be able
to solve the situation wisely"
is headed by Prince Charles of Swed-
en-. and includes French, Turkish,
Swiss. Belgian, Italian, German.
Dutch. Spanish, Japanese and Eng
lish members. and. as special sop
to the Americans, includes Lieut.; Col.
Robert E. Olds. former Red Cross
commissioner for Europe.
Speaking in behalf of the League OF
Red Cross Societies. which has become
the rival Of the Geneva organization.
Sir Claude Hill, who Is director general
of the Paris organization. said he
must register reservations. as he was
forced to obtain ratification of his or
ganization of any steps taken. Per-
sonally he was strongly in favor OF
an accord between the two organiza-
tions.
Senator Ciraolo of Italy and other
European leaders are doing every
thing possible to minimize the Incl
dent arising out of the implied criti-
cism of the American Red Cross. Sem
ator Ciraolo declared that the spirit
of peace animating all Red Cross en-
deavor would triumph over all diff
culties.
A feature of today's session was re-
fusal by President Ador to give the
floor to two woman delegates of 1.-The
Irish republic" who requested an op-
portunity to explain the mistreatment
Of war prisoners in Ireland and con-
ditions prevailing in prisons and in
ternment camps. The president said
the Red Cross had sent it's own COM
mission Of industry to Ireland; he
suggested that they send in a written
report.
Evening star., 1923-08-31
Marine Sergeant
Sets Nev World
Shooting Record

Two hundred consecutive hits on
sixteen-inch bulrs-eye at 500
yards were scored yesterday by
Sgt. Edgar ]. Doyle of the Ma
rine Corps in the annual interstate
shooting tournament at Sea Girt.
N. j.. according to word received
here. The score is believed a
worlds record for firing with any
rife. fitted with any sights and at
any range.
Each competitor had two sight
ing shots. after which he continued
to fire as long as he hit the bulls
eye, dropping out Of the competi-
tion when he failed to make a per
feet shot
Sgt. Doyle was declared win
ner, after all his competitors had
dropped out, with an unfinished
run Of 200 hits. He was a member
of the Marine Corps rifle team
which won the national rifle team
match last year.
Evening star., 1923-08-31

foreign diplomatic circles in Paris
Greece arising from the Staying of an
Italian official mission while on Greek
soil. The Greek reply to Premier
Mussolinfs ultimatum is so far from
satisfying the Italian demands that
there is serious question as to how
Mussolini can accept 1t without sacri-
ficing prestige at home.
The Italian diplomatic representa-
tives have informed the European
chancellories that their government
regards the present conflict as a pure
ly Italo-Greek AFFAIR, and that al
though the victims were members of
a commission acting under the au-
thority of the interallied council of
ambassadors they were all Italians,
wearing the uniform of the Italian
army: hence the action by Italy was
justified to maintain respect for her
nationals in uniform.
The similarity of tone between the
semi-official declarations and press
comment now emanating from Rome
with the declarations and comment
that came from Vienna and Berlin be-
fore the outbreak Of war In 1914 is re-
marked upon in some quarters, where
hope Is expressed that Italy will mod
crate her tone or. at least, will abide
by the covenant Of the league of ma
tions. which requires her not to take
hostile action until three months after
the council Of the league has had time
to investigate.
A dozen Italian carabineers. with
out arms and in civilian clothes, land
ed at Tangier yesterday. for the an
nounced purpose OF protecting Italian
residents there. 1t is explained in Of
fetal circles that under the Tangier
regime the protection Of all foreign
ers is assured by two companies of
the sultan's troops. one of which Is
commanded by French and the other
by Spanish officers.
Evening star., 1923-08-31
AWAITS ITALY's REPLY.
Greece Will Not Take Recourse to
League of Nations Yet.

By the Associated Press.
ATHENS, August 31.-It is stated
in reliable quarters that the govern
ment will await Italy's reply to the
Greek note in answer to the Italian
ultimatum before having recourse to
the league of nations, of which both
nations are members.
If an appeal to the league is con-
sidered necessary, 1t will be based
upon articles 13 and 10 Of the cove
nant by virtue of which the league
must necessarily intervene. even IL
asked to do so by only one CT the
parties concerned.
The Greek government has protest
ed. through the Italian legation here,
against the anti-Greek demonstra-
tions in Milan and Triest, in which
insult was offered to the Greek flag.
A telegram from Janina says the
military detachments have started in
pursuit of the assassins of the Italian
commi ssioners.
Evening star., 1923-08-31

and into the Greek navy at the same
time?" 80
Mussolini is the objectof much criti-
cism in the newspapers.
The Daily Express says: IF this Is
fascist diplomacy it doesn't seem to
differ much from international boil
shevism."
Italy is unequivocally supported only
by the Daily Mail, which warns Greece
that the sooner she gives satisfaction
to Italy the better 1T will be for her.
The Times characterizes the Italian
demands as intended to infifct humflia-
ton rather than merely to obtain JUS
tice. 1t warns Mussolini to bear in
mind the danger of playing with fire.
The Daily News cannot perceive what
any European nation could hope to gain
by going to war with any other
The Westminster Gazette urges that
the league of nations assume control Of
the situation before the confiagration
spreads.
The Daily Chronicle is the only news.
paper optimistic enough to assert that
the dispute is unlikely to have tragic
consequences.
A Central News dispatch from Rome
today says It is stated in authorita tive
quarters that the Greek attempt to
make the Janina crime an international
question" will be resisted by Premier
Mussolini, who will contend that 1t Is
a matter concerning only Greece and
Italy.
Evening star., 1923-08-31
FORMER LEGION HEADS
GUESTS OF VETERANS
D'Olier and MacNider Address
Session of Keystone Or
ganizations.
81 the Associa ted Press

By the Associa ted Press
READING. Pa, August 31.-Hani.
ford MacNider of Iowa and Franklin
D'Oiier Of Philadelphia, past national
commanders of the American Legion,
were guests Of honor at the opening
session of the annual convention Of
the Pennsylvania branches Of the or
ganization here yesterday.
Disabled veterans of the world war
are being well taken care of. Mr.. Mac
Nider said. in an address. He urged
members of the legion to get back to
the fundamentals for which the body
had been organized. serving commu-
nifty. state and nation, and the promo
tion of peace.
Thomas Miller. United States alien
property custodian, another speaker,
declared that Grover Cleveland Berg
doll. wealthy draft dodger, would either
be brought to justice or the bond he
had forfeited would be used to aid dis
abied veterans.
Evening star., 1923-08-31
CORRESPONDENT CITED.

Manuel Pappas was directed by
Justice Siddons in the District Su-
preme Court today to show cause Sep
tember why he, as correspondent In
the divorce suit Of Theodore Sirelegas
against Margaret Sirelegas. should
not be adjudged in contempt of court
for failing to pay $50 counsel fee to
Attorney Albert Harper, as directed
by the court June %. The plaintiff
was xranted 90 absolute divorce on
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Italian legation and saluting the
Italian flag with the customary
honors
Fourth, the most solemn military
honors to the victims at PreveZa at
the moment of transporting the cof-
fins onto an Italian ship"
The note adds that the Greek gov
ernment is disposed to give, as a
measure of equity. such indemnity to
the families of the victims. and also
willingly accepts the assistance of
Col. Perrone. military attache in
Athens. in order that he may give
discovering the guilty.
Hope is expressed that the Italian
government will acknowledge the
justice of the viewpoint set forth in
the reply. and also Greece's concilia-
tory spirit and warm desire to give
satisfaction.
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Evening star., 1923-08-31
FILES REPLY IN DIVORCE SUIT

James II. Adams. in an answer filed
in the Supreme Court to divorce pro-
ceedfngs brought by his wife, Mrs.
Claire Adams. charges that his wife's
conduct makes her an unfit custodian
for their child. He submits affidavits
alleging his wife has been seen in
company with another man, whom he
names.
Evening star., 1923-08-31
MRS. DUNN SEEKS DIVORCE.

Naming a correspondent. Grac
Jeanette Dunn today filed suit in thu
District Supreme Court against Oak.
lev r. Dunn. The couple were mar.
ried at Bristol, Va, December 16
1920, and have one child, whose Gus.
tody is requested by the mother. At.
torney D. Edward Clarke represents
the plaintiff
Evening star., 1923-08-31
BRITAIN MAY INTERFERE.
Believes Both Solemnly Committed
to League of Nations Mediation.

BY the Assoc ted Press.
LONDON, August 31.-The British
government, II is believed. is not likely
to intervene individually in the Italian
Greek crisis unless the mediatory Of
fees of the allied council ambassadors
prove ahortive or unless Italy takes a
decisive step toward war against its
helpless neighbors.
The feeling in government quarters
is that matters will not reach the stage
of open hostilities, as both Italy and
Greece are solemnly committed to the
principle Of invoking the Jurisdiction
Of the league of nations before resort
ing to war.
Evening star., 1923-08-31

Peggy Doonan Of New York earns
more than $4,000 a year dealing in
old rags.
Evening star., 1923-08-31

Attractively low.priced items as last
minute suggestions to take along on your
trip. Many other items in our stock are
proportionately reduced.
Evening star., 1923-08-31
ITALY Rejects GREEK
REPLY AND MUSSOLINI
PUTS ON CENSORSHIP

CONTINUED from First Page.)
Evening star., 1923-08-31

Perfectly tailored shirts Of the genuine
cloth made in Manchester by the Eng.
lish prosess-solid colors; whites; hand
made buttonholes; neckband and at
tached.collar styles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-20
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 Birmingham Realty company to Ella R.. Taylor pssts of of lots $ and 2 block s' aS s3.7oo.
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