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fairs committee, said today that he
was heartily in favor Of the Govern
ment's doing something to express Its
appreciation OF the achievements Of
the world flyers.
II would like very much 20 do
something for the Army aviators, ="
said Senator Wadsworth. I'VE must
work out some way, however, by
which they can be rewarded without
lnjuring other men in the service. If
they are to be promoted to be cap
tains or majors then consideration
must be given to other officers who
might be held back by their promo
tions. 1t might be possible to add to
the list of captains or majors provid-
ed for by law. These are matters
that Will have to be worked out"
Senator Wadsworth said that he ex-
pected recommendations would be
made to Congress by the War De-
partment, in view OF the Presidents s
message yesterday. He indicated that
as soon as he received these recon-
mendations he would take the matter
up vigorously.
Status Of Major.
In regard to the ranks of majors
for Smith. Nelson, Wade and Arnold,
this would have to be obtained
through Congress crediting the air
men with the number of years neces-
sary In the service to hold this rank
using their globe flight experience
as the equivalent of the period re-
quired in the service before the rank
OF major Is reached. This would
guarantee the airmen the full pay of
major in the Air Service.
Under the provision for retirement
as emphasized by the President. the
rank and pay OF majors would be
granted with the option of retirement
at any time and then should the air
men enter private life they would be
guaranteed living by the three
fourths pay of a major which they
would receive.
1t is considered by those interested
In obtaining the foregoing recognition
for the world flyers that a specific
place be made for them in the pro-
motion list of the Army. The airmen
now stand, with the remainder of the
air service. at the bottom of the list,
and should they be advanced a GER
tain amount of numbers the result
undoubtedly would find them still
lieutenants and with poor chances
within the next few years of becom-
ing promoted.
Smith. who recently received the rank
OF captain, although he has been draw
ing captains pay for long period, hav-
ing been denoted in rank under the
reorganization act, would have received
the extra silver bars even though he
never participated in any noteworthy
aeronautical event. But under a tech
nical point in the promotion list in
volving admission into the service and
dates, Wade would be advanced to a
higher number in rank than Smith, II
a blanket advancement Of numbers
alone was made.
The airmen have opportunities to
commercialize their adventures to a
great extent IL they leave the service,
but this they do not contemplate at
present. While they have not been con-
suited on the matter. 1t Is believed they
would prefer the foregoing provisions
for recognition from the Nation than
the enticing offers held for them on the
outside"
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PARIS REDS LAUNCH
REVOLT AGITATION IN
WELCOME TO KRASSIN
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two countries could be discussed. 1t
would be difficult to reach an agree
ment. he said, but he was hopeful.
Another object, the minister point
ed out. was the restoration Of COM
mercial relations, which was impossi-
BILE before normal relations had been
resumed between the two nations.
This did not mean, he added, that the
Soviet government was thinking of
raising q loan in France. The true
state of Russia's economic and finan-
cial situation, he said, must first be
made clear.
The return to Paris Of jacques Sa-
doul, the Communist convicted by de-
fault of treason and sentenced to
death, Is thought in official circles to
have been timed by the Communists
to coincide with the arrival of Am
bassador Krassin, 80 that the agita-
tfon in SadouPs favor planned by the
extremists might profit from the en-
thusiasm raised by today's demon
stration.
The government, 1t Ia said, will in
nowise interfere in the Sadoul case
further than to hold him at the dis
posal of the court-martial. The tao
tics OF the Communists are expected
to be the same as those followed in
case OF Andre Marty. the Black Sea
mutineer, who was granted amnesty
last Summer. They will nominate
him. it is thought, for tine first va
cancy in the Chamber OF Deputies or
to use his name as a rallying cry for
intensive revolutionary agitation.
SAD0TTT urTn rpATrOp
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FOUR ACCIDENTS REPORTED
Child Among Those Injured on
Streets.

Four minor traffic accidents were
reported to the police yesterday and
last night.
-year-old Helen L. Alston, col
ored, of 1905 Girard street northwest.
was struck by an automobile oper-
ated by Frank E Edmonds of 3l05
Eleventh street while running across
the street in front of 27l0 Eleventh
street last night. She sustaine d
slight bruises on the arm and about
the body.
A double collision at Fifteenth and
Euclid streets resulted in slight dam
age TO three automobiles and slight
injuries to Mrs. NJ. J. Selby. passen-
ger In one of the automobiles. Auto
mobiles operated by Mrs. Annie
Boyer. Of South Clifton Terrace and
by Harry j. Selby of Silver Spring,
Md. first struck each other: and
then Mrs. Beyer's car collided with
an automobile owned by Mrs. Tuna
S Russell, of Chain Bridge road,
which was parked on Euclid street,
some distance away. Mrs. Selby was
a passenger in the machine OF her
son. She refused hospital treatment.
Man, 90. Struck.
While crossing the street at Eight
eenth street and Wyoming avenue
Henry Peyser, 60, Of 1901 Wyoming
avenue, was struck by an automobile
operated by r. A. Coontz, sustaining Z
a fracture of the leg and bruises
about the head and body. He was
| taken to Emergency Hospital in the
same automobile, where today his
condition was reported not serious.
Thomas Eagan, 20, of 1884 Biitmore
street, and Frank Williams, colored
80, OF 1921 l. street northwest, sus-
tained minor injuries when automo-
biles operated by each of them col
lided at Twentieth and Belmont
streets today. They were treated by
DR.. Murray Russell at his office, 23l4
Twentieth street. Both machines were
damaged.
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BoRAH GIVES VIEWS.
Against Giving Concessions to
France on Debt.

British protest against the negotia-
tions between Secretary of the Treas
ury Mellon and Ambassador JUS
serand. looking to the granting of
more liberal concessions to France
for the funding of it's 1000, 900, 900
war debt to the United States than
were granted to Great Britain.
arouse much interest at the Capitol
today.
Senator Borah of Idaho, chairman
Of the foreign relations committee,
declared his opposition to granting
such concessions to France. He pre-
dicted a sharp fight should the For
eign Debt Funding Commission rec
ommend to Congress the granting Of
a 1O-year moratorium on interest
payments by France after an agree
ment is arranged and after fixing
lower rates than those contained in
the agreement with Great Britain.
For Same TERMS.
II am in favor OF making exactly
the same terms with France for the
funding of its debt as we made with
Great Britain. Beyond that we should
not CO." he said.
Senator Borah said II the United
States made concessions to France
beyond those made to other debtor
nations 1t would be only natural for
Great Britain to ask a modification
Of its terms. Senator Borah said that
we could not afford to give any more
liberal terms than already agreed
upon with Great Britain. Senator
Borah said that the United States
already stands to lose $2.500.o00 under
the modified terms entered into with
Great Britain. This estimate ex-
ceeds by $l.50o.000 the loss esti-
mated recently by Senator La Fol-
settlement with Great Britain.
Court Measure Delay Seen.
Senator Borah said that he thought
there was practically no chance OF
World Court protocol before the ad-
journment of Congress, March 4.
He said, discussing the President
recommendation contained in his mes
sage to Congress that the United
States adhere to the World Court
with certain reservations that un-
doubtededly the World Court would
be debated in the Senate.
But that because OF the press OF
domestic legislation. and the appro-
priation bills probably II would not
be possible to reach vote on the
World Court proposition. II, how
ever opportunity presents itself to
take up the World Court proposal
Senator Borah said. II would be done
The Senate foreign relations commit
tee at the last session of Congress re-
ported II to the Senate.
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lights in Washington be prohibited
and the second that neglect of the
care OF brakes is evidence that the
operator is reckless driver.
The no-dimming rule Is necessary,
the committee believes. on account or
the many poorly lighted streets In
Washington. The recommendation
snecifies, however that only standard
noH- glare lens will be legal, and that
testing stations for the focusing Of
lights should be established In all
parts of the city.
Conference Called.
IN an effort to whip into shape a
general traffic law which will correct
he abuses now existing in the Ma
L:Onal Capital. so as to have this pro-
Djosed legislation in shape for the
frst meeting of the joint conference
betWeen the House and Senate Dis
let committees on a program of leg
station for the District of CoIum bia
representative Rathbone OF Illinois
'cdIy called a con- terence of his law
nd order subcommittee to meet in
lie Hluse District committee rooms
Saturday morhine at 10 O'Clock.
Representative Rathbone declared to-
lay that member of his subcommittee
ha ieve that a drastic traffic law is
probably the most urgent need Of the
Capital at this time, and that no time
wi be spared in drafting such n meas
ure. He welcomes all suggestions for
the improvement of the traffic situa-
tion and is himself in favor Of having
heavy penalties for violators.
The West End Citizens Associa ton
today submitted to the House District
committee letter indorsing the pro-
posed $500 fine for drivers who run
away after hitting a person or another
automobile. This association also re-
quested Congress to establish a traffic
court with distinct Jurisdiction and a
Judge appointed by the President. This
etter was signed by w W. McCaslin,
1ecretary of the association.
Evening star., 1924-12-04
NEW RETIRING BOARD.
Army Names Examiners to Pass
on Fitness of Officers.

A new Army retiring board has
been appointed to meet in this city
for the examination of such officers
as may be ordered before il. The de-
tail for the board is:
Brig. Gen. Samuel d. Rochenbach.
Coils. Nathaniel F. Mcclure, Signal
Corps, and Frank c. Bolles. Infantry,
and Lieut.. Coils. Harry L. Gilchrist,
Peter C. Field and, Harry S. Purnell,
Medical Corps, and Sherrard Coleman,
Quartermaster Corps. with Mai. Will
liam N Porter. Chemical Warfare
Service, as recorder. Maj. Hertel P.
Makel and Capt. John F. Lieberman.
Medical Corps, have been detailed as
medical examiners for the board.
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In any case. no occasion is seen to
discuss a revision now, as there ap-
ment since the agreement was made
to alter the situation regarding 1t.
1t is hoped in Washington that 'an
agreement with France will be pos
sible. but officials all are avoiding
any real predictions. This caution
not only is based on a professed lack
OF information as to what France
eventually may have TO offer, but on
the knowledge that Congress in the
end would have to approve any set
clement made in the future or any
revision of settlements already given
congressional sanction.
Even the leaders at the Capitol do
not attempt to say what might or
might not be possible there.
Evening star., 1924-12-04
BANDIT KILLS GROCER.
Victim Hurls Meat Cleaver at As
sailant, Dies.

PITTSBURGH, Pa. December A.
Addison Smith, a grocer. was shot and
killed here late yesterday, when he
resisted an armed man who entered
the store conducted by Addison and
his brother, Harold Smith, and or
dered the two brothers and several
customers to put up" their hands.
Weakened by loss Of blood, the
grocer hurled a meat cleaver at the
bandit and collapsed. He died a few
minutes later. The bandit escaped in
an automobile.
Evening star., 1924-12-04

ment, went to the Russian embassy,
where he cannot be arrested.
French law courts state that his
diplomatic immunity will be disre-
garded since. according to law. he is
still a French citizen, regardless of
his Russian naturalization, and as
soon as he leaves the embassy, he will
be arrested.
Copyright, 1924, by Chicago Daily News Co..
Evening star., 1924-12-04
Survivor of Mosby Band Dead.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
WINCHESTER, Va, December A.
William l. Mcdonald, IS years old.
who served the last two years in the
Civil War under Col. John s. Mosby,
noted Confederate chieftain. is dead
at his home here from a stroke of
paralysis. He was engaged in farm
ing until recently in Clarke and
Frederick Counties.
Evening star., 1924-12-04
OFFICIALS HERE SILENT.
Flatly Deny Promises Made in
Debt Discussion.

Officials here are unusually re-
served in all their illusions to the
funding of the French war debt, but
they appear 20 regard as unwarrant
ed the apprehensions which have
arisen on the subject in London.
In the first place it is pointed out
that the discussions between Am
bassador Jusserand and Secretary
Mellon have not even reached The
stage where definite settlement terms
are under considera tion. 1t is de-
clared fatty by all of those concern
ed in the discussions that no prom
ises have been made on either side,
and no concrete plan OF funding has
been either presented by France. who
must take the initiative, OF outlined
by the United States.
In addition, 1t is reiterated that
the American Government has no in
tention of driving sharp bargains or
playing one of it's debtors off against
another Its only desire is to reach
an agreement that will be fair to
every one.
Policy Unchanged.
President Coolidge's reference to
debt cancellation in his message to
Congress, which appears to have been
received as a significant pronounce
ment by some London newspapers,
represents no new policy on the part
of the United States. The proposal
for cancellation never struck a re-
sponsive chord among responsible Of
ficials here. and both Presidents Har-
ding and Coolidge repeatedly have
voiced their opposition to 1t.
The question Of possible revision
of the agreement already reached
with Great Britain is a subject about
which high officials do not desire to
talk. Obviously the British settle
ment is regarded as closed incident,
but no one wants to undertake to
commit the Government to any par
ticular policy for all time to come.
Evening star., 1924-12-04

easy he In until some salesman OF
worthless stock or bonds has HIS
money.
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Before you buy securities from any
one he sure they are as good as your
Dollars.
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Guilty of Treason.

Sadoul was found guilty as a trail
tor for fighting against his own coun-
try and for compelling French war
prisoners TO join the red army. He
was sentenced to death. in his alb
sence, by a French court-martial in
1919, and he has remained ever since
in Russia, where he took out natu-
ralization papers.
His arrival in Paris has caused a
tremendous sensation. Sadoul, who
had been given a passport under an
assumed name, by the Soviet govern
Evening star., 1924-12-04
sADoUL HELD TRAITOR.
French to Disregard Immunity Of
Former Officer.

By Cable to The Star and Chicago Daily News
PARIS, December 4.-Soviet Am
bassador Krassin, due here today, was
preceded on Wednesday by far
less welcome messenger of the
Soviets-Capt. Sadoul, the French
officer. who in 1918, while a member
of the French military mission to
Russia, deserted, Joining the Reds.
In the following year. Capt. Sadoul
has held many prominent positions
in Soviet Russia, such as commisar
for the Odessa district and member
of the comintern. Almost as staff
officer of the red army, he command
ed bolshevist troops against the
French, who in 1919 and 1920, were
assisting various anti-bolshevist gem
erals.
Evening star., 1924-12-04
LONG PRISON TERM,
HEAVY FINES ASKED
IN TRAFFIC BILL

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Before you invest-investigate.
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the large cities throughout the coun.
try and would work especially vel
here in view of the small number OF
policemen.
Evening star., 1924-07-21
COMMODITY NEWS
WIRED STAR FROM
ENTIRE COUNTRY

MINNEAPOLIS. July 21.-Advances
in the market prices of agricultural
products would bring northwestern
farmers s50.000,00 more than a week
ago if they could sell their crops
now. according to crop experts of
the University of Minnesota.
ST. LOUIS, July 21.-Crops have
been damaged and threshing de-
layed in central Missouri by high
winds and rain.
CLEVELAND, July 21.-The Stearns
Motor Company has nearly earned
the first part of this year and has
orders on hand fer two months. The
Jordan Company has received orders
for 1892 cars of the new S-cylinder
model. The Peerless Company has
advanced the price of all 6-cylinder
cars and will bring out three new
models.
ATLANTA, July 21-Southern tex
tile warehouses are more nearly
empty than they have been in years,
both of raw staple and finished goods.
AKRON. July 21.-The Akron tire
industry is now running at from IS
to so per cent of capacity.
SAN FRANClSCO, July 2l.-W hOle-
sale flour dealers report little buying
throughout the state and preseU ac-
tivity is confined to filling in orders
The demand from China, active
month ago. has quieted down.
PITTSBURGH, July y. Steel
prices remain unchanged from last
week. Bars, plates and shapes are
frm at the recently established level,
while billets and blooms are down
slightly from the first of the month.
Evening star., 1924-07-21
SWEET POTATOES SHAPE
CHANGED BY FERTILIZER
National Association Reports on
Special Tests Made to
Increase Yield.

During the past two years, num-
ber of experiments have been con-
Quoted in which fertilizers contain
ing varying amounts of plant-food
ingredients - ammonia, phosphoric
acid and potash-were compared with
each other and with no fertilizer at
all. The results show, that when the
fertilizer contained 3 per cent or
ammonia, S per cent Of phosphoric
acid and per cent of potash the
highest yield and the largest pro-
portion of marketable tubers were
obtained.
The National Fertilizer Association
reports a large number of potatoes
from each plot were measured care
fully as to length and thickness, to
determine the exact effect of potash
on the shape of the tuber. although
the difference was very evident. for
the sweet potatoes produced with the
s per cent potash fertilizer were one
half inch thicker and one and a
half inches shorter than those pro-
duced without potash, and the
chunk" type is most desired in the
market
Evening star., 1924-07-21

additions and improvements to their
plants, believing that a revival of
their business and in buying gener-
ally is not far away. New mills are
being erected and extensions made to
establish mills; scores Of plants are
being thoroughly modernized by the
installation of new machinery, rear
rangement of layout, replacement Of
belt drive with individual electric
motors.
Much Highway Construction.
Construction of improved highways,
bridges and paving continues to hold
position of prime Importance in the
building activity ~ TN Southern
States.
Contract has been let by the South
ern Railway for a s250.000 cutoff near
Spartanburg. S. c. The mammoth
grain elevator and new piers of the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in the
Locust Point section. Baltimore, are
RAPIDLY being completed.
Georgia melon shipments have
reached their peak. with 200 to 800
cars leaving the State daily during
the past two weeks. 1t Is estimated
that 10000 cars of melons will be
shipped out before the season closes.
Evening star., 1924-07-21
HAY PRICES ARE HIGHER
THAN IN 1923 OR 1922
Department of Agriculture Re-
ports New Crop Moving More
Rapidly.

The hay market continued quiet to
draggy for the week ending July 19,
states the Department of Agricul-
ture in it's weekly review. The move,
ment of new hay is increasing and
prices in the South, Southwest and
part of the Central West are on a
new crop basis. The demand is suf-
ficient to absorb current receipts.
The price of No. l timothy averages
$500 to $3.50 per ton higher than at
the beginning of the new crop move
ment in 1923 and 1922, while No. 1
alfalfa is on practically the same
price level at 1928, but is about $500
per ton higher than in 1922.
The July l forecast of the Depart
ment indicates a total tame hay crop
of 9O,1OO,O00 tons, 100000 tons more
than the 1923 production and 4,3oo,-
600 tons more than the amounts har-
vested in the years 191S-1922.
Current prices at principal markets
are: No. l timothy-Boston, S31.50;
New York, $3050: Pittsburgh, $500:
Cincinnati, s24.OO: Chicago, s26.5o;
Denver. $500. No. l alfalfa-kansas
City, s1s.25; Omaha. s17.oo; Memphis,
s24.00; Denver, s14.00. No. l Prairie
Kansas City, s11.5O; Omaha. $1,000;
Chicago, $500; st. Louis, $500.
Evening star., 1924-07-21
MANY BIG PROJECTS
STARTED IN SOUTH
Construction of Buildings,
Roads and Bridges Makes
Record for Midsummer,
Special DISPATCH to The Star.

Speciai " spatch 10 Ihe Star.
BALTIMORE, July 21-In it's sum-
mary of industrial development and
construction activity in the Southern
states the Manufacturers Record calls
attention to the widespread character
of this activity and points out that
the usual seasonal slump in the
award of new building contracts has
not materialized this year.
Important projects announced for
the week include the following:
Award of contract for a $500, 900
bank building in Baltimore: plans for
ss50.o00 office building in Birming-
ham; construction is undes way on a
$1,700,000 hotel at Miami Beach, Fla. :
a new warehouse for the Missouri
Kansas Texas railroad at Dallas, Tex,
Will cost $780, contracts were Just
let for the electrical and hydraulic
equipment Tor the Catawba plant of the
southern Power Company, work on
Which has been started near Rock
Hill, S c.. and which is estimated to
involve the expenditure of $4,000, 900.
Many Other Big Projects.
contracts in excess of $1,000, 900
have been let for the construction of
new Waterworks at Tampa Fla; the
contract for S2.00O,OOO addition to a
New Orleans hotel has been awarded:
construction will soon start on a
S3.25O,OOO hotel at Dallas, Tex. and
plans are being completed for 1,00O,-
600 apartment in the same city;
$6oO.000 municipal building will be
erected al Charlotte, n. c.: a Shreye-
port. La, oil company will erect a
S250,O0O gas-pumping plant; contract
for ten high-sp Government pa
troll boats to cost S35O,OOO has been
let to a Jacksonville, Fla, company;
a chemical company at Houston MIA ms
a S25O,O0O plant; and preliminary per-
mits have been granted a company
planning $10.000.000 hydrolectric de-
velopment in Missouri
Despite the quietness prevailing in
the textile industry during the recent
months. many firms in the South are
expending large sums of money in