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Evening star., 1924-07-13
World Flyers Progress Giuen
Hearty Aid of British in Asia
Airmen, Passing Through Land Rich in
Tradition, Greatly Facilitated by
Courtesy of Royal Air Force.

than going to a hotel in Bagdad, due
to the distance from the city. The
hotels there are not very good, belng
very insanitary and infested with
plague in the city at the present
time. A room which l had recently
occupied was occupied by. a woman
before me who died of the plague,
and it is said that she contracted the
disease in that room; but the fiiers
will be free from these conditions at
the airdrome."
Upon their landing at the airdrome
the American flyers were coraiaiiy, a,
Air Force and the officials of the
British government.
Engines Give No Trouble.
The engines of the world cruisers
had given no trouble since they had
been installed lat karachi and aside
from the minor adjustments always
or the journey to Aleppo on the
ext day Early in the morning of
Iuly the three airplanes of the ex-
,edition left the airdrome at Hinaidi
md circled for a few moments over
ne surrounding country before head.
ng westward in the direction of
Aeppo.
For a distance of about eighty
niles they flew over the fertile valley
between the Tigress and the Eu-
pirates rivers, and after picking up
he Euphrates near the oio CITY OF
Ramadi they followed its course
bian desert over the French airdrome
II Dier- Ez-Zor, Syria, and from that
point to Muslimieh, 480 miles from
Bagdad. Muslimieh is the airdrome
north Of Aleppo, where TWO squau- :
rons of the French air service In the
Levant are stationed. When the
1yers landed they were received by
Gen. BiIlotte and Capt. Olivian: com
manding the airdrome. and also by
the American consul, Mr.. Burhman. at
Aleppo. The American airmen were
met with great enthusiasm ana cor
diality. Every arrangement had been
made for their comfort ana enter
tainment, and the French ar oniSeis
insisted that they remain as their
guests at least overnight, If not for
a longer period.
Although the original plans had con-
templated the flight stopping at Roma
after leaving Aleppo. at the iast lilihu.e a I,
il was decided to omit this stop ana H.!
through to Constantinople. distance OF
5S5 miles. The world flyers landed at
San Stefano. near Constantlnope' uui
ing the afternoon of the 1lth' having
covered the distance in approximately
six and half hours.
Cover 4,355 Miles Quickly.
During the last ten days the flyers
have covered 1855 miles, greater aus
tance than has heretofore been possible
in a like period. AT Constantinople they
had covered 16.445 miles of the 25.331
miles necessary before the globe VIII De
circumnayieated by air. The flight plans
TO reach England during the mldoie OF
July and after Il complete oVernaul AT
the Brough. where the planes VIII again
be equipped with pontoons Tor water
living. il is expected that they Will en-
bark upon the crossing or the AIiahtic
about August i.
Evening star., 1924-07-13
MANY TO ADDRESS
EDITORS OF VIRGINIA
Program for State Conven.
tion at Roanoke July "a
Is Announced.
BY the Associated Press.

by the Associate ted Press.
ROANOKE, Va, July 12.-George
w. Marble, editor-publisher of the
Tribune Monitor, Fort Scott, Kan.
president of the National Editorial
Association; George r. Koester. pub
Usher of the Piedmont, Greenvil1e,
S c.: DIR. j. A. c. Chandler, president
Of the College of William and Mary,
and DIR. Joseph Smith. president of the
Virginia State Chamber of Commerce,
will be the principal speakers on the
program of the thirty sixth annual
meeting of the Virginia Press Asso-
session here July "a.
Subjects of interest to the craft,
both daily and weekly, will be han
died in five to ten minute talks by
John H. Gawthmey of the Herald
Progress, Ashland, Va; J. Barrye
Wall, Farmviile Herald; J. A. Whit
man, Wytheville Enterprise; c. H.
Edwards. Altavista Journal; Bruce
Crawford, Crawford's Weekly, Norton;
Alfred Edmonds, Peninsula Enter
prise, Accomac: George Fitzpatrick.
Lawrenceville Times-Gazette; John T.
Borum, Accomac News, Onancook
Stilson H. Hall. Loudoun Times, Lees
purg; John w. Daniel, northampton
Times, Cape Charles; A. S. Graveley,
Henry Bulletin, Martinsville: f. E.
Keister, Strasburg News: r. G. Beaz-
ley, South Boston News; L. E. Pugh,
Daily Press. Newport News; H. L.
Opie, News-Leader, Staunton; Walter
E. Harris, 1ndexAppeal. Petersburg;
A. p. Rowe, Star, Fredericksburg
Paul Cline, Mathews Journal, and
Harry B. Wallace, Southwest Inde-
pendent, Appalachia.
The speakers will discuss to
Wake Up Town." Farm News and
How to Get It," The Best Sources Of
News for Country Weeklies," Making
the Country Weekly More Attractive, :"
Value of Country Correspondence"
Second Glass Mail Matter and It's
Delivery" and kindred subjects. The
annual address of President Paul
Scarborough will feature the first
days session.
Evening star., 1924-07-13
HUGE RECEPTION
GIVEN TO AD MEN
London Gives oIe-Hearted
Welcome to ViSitors-Vis-
count Burnham Speaks.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
LONDON, July 12.-The delegates to
the international advertising conven-
tion which will witness the greatest
gathering of advertising experts ever
assembled. were guests tonight at a
huge reception and ball. Viscount
Burnham made a speech of welcome.
to which Lou Holland, president of
the associated Advertising Clubs OF
the World, replied. Then the visitors
from all over the world, speaking d
bable of tongues. mixed" in true
American style for a whilesbefore the
dancing, which despite the heat wave
that has enveloped London the last
few days. proved popular, especially
with the Americans.
The big hall was packed when the
three convention -Viscount
Burnham, Niscount Leverhulmc and
the lord mayor of London-aScended
the platform followed by officials of
many British. towns. the heads of
various overseas delegations, Premier
Craig of Ulster and other notables.
Extends Welcome.
The homes of Great Britain have
been thrown open to you" declared
Fiscount Burnham in his speech of
welcome. All 1 can say is. come in
come when expected or come without
warning. Thousands of welcomes YOU
Will find heretofore you"
Lord Burnham had exratiated on
the fact that this was the first time
that this mighty gathering. really a
business parliament of the world, was
to be held outside of America and
only the second time elsewhere than
in the United States.
We gratefully recognize" he add
ed, that in advertising which is the
nne art of trade and the humane lit
erature of business, the United States
leads the world, not only by numbers
but by imagination"
Then, alluding to the international
character of the gathering, he said:
'1nternationalism is a word which
has been soiled by ienoble use, but it
is to lnternationalism that is founded
on justice and patriotism that we
have TO look for progress and the
prosperity of mankind"
Sees Advertising Gain.
In his reply, Mr.. Holland asserted
that the London convention would
inject the spirit of advertising ali
over the world, also that all people
might profit through advertising
knowledge. He hoped that from this
conference would come big
protner movement that would lead
the nations into paths of peace and
prosperity.
Although many of the delegates
still wore their sea legs, they entered
enthusiastically into the first social
event prior to the formal sessions of
the convention, which will begin
Monday at Wembley with a speech
by the Prince of Wales
Not much rest is in progress for
tomorrow, as the program is filled
with religious services at Westmin-
ster Abbey and Westminster Cathe-
dral, a reception to American busi-
ness women, an informal dinner to
overseas engravers and many lesser
functions.
Evening star., 1924-07-13
HISTORIC ROAD MARKED
BY 2O-TON BOULDER
Memorial to Gen. Braddock and
Gen. Washington Is Unveiled
in Maryland.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
FREDERICK, Md, July 12.-The
road over which Gen. Edward Brad
dock and George Washington marched
to the ill-fated Indian wars in
Pennsylvania, is marked by a twen-
ty ton boulder. unveiled Thursday
near Braddock Heights by the Fred
erick Chapter of the Daughters of the
American Revolution. The boulder,
of native stone, Is faced with a
bronze tablet, on which appears this
inscription:
This boulder marks the national
trail over which travelled Gen. Ed
ward Braddock and Lieut.. Col. George
Washington, 1775. Erected by the
Frederick Chapter. Daughters of the
American Revolution"
The speakers were Mrs. Francis II.
Markell, Frederick; Mrs. John II. NJ.
Claggett, near Petersville, Md; Mrs.
d. Marshon Garrison, Annapolis, state
regent, and David c. Winebrenner, III,
this city. Following the ceremonies,
the Frederick Chapter received in this
city. Addresses were made by State
Senator Frank c. Norwood, president
of the Frederick County Historical
Society, and II. Dorsey Etchison, this
city.
Evening star., 1924-07-13
SCHOOL BARS CHILDREN
IN COLOR-LlNE DISPUTE
Special Dispatch to The Star.

UPPER MARLBORO, Md, July 12.-
The county board of education, ].
Chew Sheriff. Mrs. N. E. Shegogue and
down decision denying admission to
the Baden Agricultural High School
of the children Of Thomas W. Perrie,
a prosperous farmer and tobacco
grower of Nottingham district, Prince
Georges County.
Several months ago two of Mr..
Ferries children entered the Baden
school, and a few days later num-
ber of patrons Of the institution filed
a protest with the principal, Prof.
w. r. c. Connick, alleging that the
children were not of the Caucasian
race-that there was trace of negro
blood in their veins. Prof. Connick
denied the children admission and
took the matter to the county school
board, and the latter sustained his
action. The father of the children
presented petition claiming he and
his wife are white.
One of the members of the school
board stated last night that the board
was rather uncertaing as to whether +
the Perrie children were white, but
expressed the opinion that, in view of
the sentiment against them. their ad-
mission would mean closing the
school. 1t was also pretty we'll set
tied that the case would be taken to
the state board Of education. and If
this body failed to admit the children,
a writ of mandamus would be sued
out, directing the school board of the
county to pass an order admitting
them.
Evening star., 1924-07-13
QUAKERS REITERATE
STAND AGAINST WAR
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
OCEAN CITY, July 12.-The Society
of Friends in general conference here
today adopted resolutions deploring
war among nations. opposing mobiliza-
tion day and advocating friendly ne
gotiations to settle difficulties between
nations.
I'VE believe" the resolution stated.
that the whole system of determining
right by violence and destruction
rather than by friendly conference and
negotiation is fundamentally wrong.
inefficient and irreligiouS. We oppose
as religious body all participation in
war and we believe that no more
patriotic service in any nation can be
rendered than to save that nation and
other nations from war"
The conference will adjourn Monday.
Evening star., 1924-07-13
MRS. ANNA c. WALSH DEAD
Long a Leader in Works of Cath
olic Charities Here.

Mrs. Anna c. Walsh, wife of Capt.
Harry A. Walsh and widely known
in Catholic charities in Washington,
died at her residence, 2037 1st street,
Friday night following an illness of
several months.
Mrs. Walsh was native Washing
tonian and a lifelong resident of this
city. She had long taken an active
part in many charity organizations,
and was especially identified with the
ST. Vincent de Paul Society. She
was also member of the Victory
Hive, Ladies of the Maccabees; Lib
erty Council, Catholic Benevolent
Legion, and the Christ Child Society.
Capt Walsh served with the 1st
District Infantry during the Spanish
American war. Besides her husband
Mrs. Walsh is survived by five sons,
Burke Walsh of the Washington
Post. Gillespie, Harold, Gerald and
Robert Walsh.
Funeral services will be conducted
at the residence tomorrow morning
at $3.50 o'clock and thence at st. Mar
tins Catholic Church, where mass
will be said at 8 o'clock. Father F.
X. Cavanaugh will officiate. Inter-
ment will be in Mount Olivet ceme-
terry
Evening star., 1924-07-13
EXPERT SCHOOL ADVICE

The Star has engaged tie seru.
ices Of an expert school adDiser
on oGf.of-focs schools. 1t is sas-
sesfed that those interested uisif
the schools personally if possible,
or wrife direct to the schools,
sipisg explicit Information about
tie pupil desired to be entered,
and ask for faH details and NOT
simply for a catalogue.
The Stars expert school ad-
uiser is pisifisg the ont.of-foUS
schools at all times, and readers
can obtain explicit advice by ad-
dressing the Educational Aduissr,
clio The Epesins Star, Wash-
inston, d. c., and all letters 1oiH
be forvarded and answered
promptly.
Evening star., 1924-07-13
$4,000 JEWEL THEFT
is FUZZLE TO POLICE
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEWPORT r. l., July 12.-Local
police today apparently were MAX
ing no progress toward clearing up
the battling theft of more than $2o,-
600 In jewelry from Black House, the
summer home of Marsden J. Perry.
The police originally withheld all
information, but after persistent
Questioning, admitted a robbery han
taken place. The Perrys also refused
to discuss the case. 1t was said,
however. that detectives have been
unable to find signs Of a forced
entrance.
The Perrys have been at the place
since the beginning of the summer.
and were at home each day this week.
Many servants are employed, and
even the grounds on the outside are
patroled by caretakers.
Evening star., 1924-07-13
PACT WITH NICARAGUA.
q. S. Enters Into Favored Nation
Agreement.

The State Department announced
yesterday an exchange Of notes
whereby the United States and Mica
ragua accord to each other uncondi-
tional most favored nation treatment
with respect to customs duties and
other charges affecting commerce.
Exceptions to the agreement are
noted in the case of the special treat
ment given by the United States to
importations from Cuba special
treatment accorded commerce be-
tween the United States and the
Panama Canal zone. and "the treat
ment which Nicaragua accords or
may hereafter accord to importations
from or expectations to Costa Rica-
Guatemala, Honduras or Salvador"
The department recently made a
similar announcement at the time of
exchang of notes with Brazile. AS
in that case, the arrangement with
Nicaragua may be terminated by
either party on thirty days notice
Evening star., 1924-07-13
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR
WILL MEET IN FLORIDA
Daytona Beach Chosen by All.
South Society-Virginia
Wins HonorS.
BY the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press.
RICHMOND, Va. July 12.-The next
biennial convention of the All-South
Christian Endeavor will be held at Day.
tona Beach, Fla, it was decided late
tonight by the convention here.
At tonight's session Virginia carried
off two major honors, when the state
was awarded the junior and interme-
date state banners for general efficiency
of the units as a whole. Florida was
given the senior state banner.
Other banners were awarded to states
which have reached their goal in the
financial campaign for world wide mis-
sions. In making these awards, Edward
P. Gates, secretary of the United So
ciety, announced that only ten states
have reached their goal, six are from
the south. He presented banners to
Louisiana, Florida, Virginia. Kentucky,
Tennessee and South Carolina.
Evening star., 1924-07-13
Y. w. c. A. Joins ParleY.

The Y. W. c. A. here will be repre-
sented by four delegates at the East
ern Community Conference. at Silver
Bay, Lake George. y. Y. July I5-25.
Miss Gertrude Ennes. director of the
Elizabeth Somers residence. is the
delegation leader. Miss Eulah Jack
Chapter and Bibliophilai Club. Miss
Leititia Langill the general member
ship and Miss Lillian Helliwell viii
represent the business womens de-
partment
Evening star., 1924-07-13
DRY GOODS SALES DRAG.

CHICAGO, July IL. - Marshall
Fields weekly review Of the dry goods
trade says:
Current wholesale distribution of
dry goods was somewhat behind last
week, but exceeded the volume of a
year ago for the same week.
Road sales totaled somewhat less
than a week ago, but exceeded by a
considerable margin last years record
during the corresponding period.
There were more customers in
market than during the same period
in 1923.
collections were somewhat better
than for the corresponding week last
year."
Evening star., 1924-07-13
BLUEFIELD HOLDS FETE.

BLUEFIELD, W. Va, July 12-
Greater Bluefield day, marking the
union under the name of Bluefield of
this city and Graham, Va, was cele-
brated today, when Gov. E. F. Nor
gan of West Virginia and Gov. E.
Lee Trinkle of Virginia, clasped
hands across the state border, the
instant a ribbon, symbolizing the
dividing line between the two cities,
was cut.
A feature of the celebration was
the marriage of L. w. Yost of Gra-
ham, and Miss Emma Smith of Blue
field, the wedding ceremony serving
as another symbol of the union.
Evening star., 1924-07-13
Reservoir Work DELAYED.

FREDERICK. Nd. July 12-Comp'o-
tion of the 10000. .O00-gallon storage
reservoir at Fishing Creek receiver.
seventeen miles northwest OF Frederick,
under construction since January /, has
been set back three months as the re-
suit of the unusually heavy rains during
April. May and June. The reservoir. the
cost of which is $4,000, was planned to
relieve the annual fall shortage of water
in Frederick
Evening star., 1924-07-13
Plan Loudoun Camp Meetings.

Special Dispatch to The Staf.
PURCELLVILLR = Va. July H.
Loudoun camp meeting, which will be
held this year on the old camp grounds
in Benton Woods. near Middleburg, Va,
beginning Thursday, August z, and con-
tinuing for ten days. Bishop Darlington.
an evangelist of the M e. Church
South, will be the principal speaker dur
ing these meetings,
Evening star., 1924-07-13
PRISONER WORKS RUSE,
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
FREDERICK, Nd, July 12.-Rig-
ging up a dummy on his cot in his
cell, then hiding in the main corridor
Of the Jail proper until the prisoners
had been locked in, George L. Fry,
twenty-eight, Point OF Rocks, serv-
ing a Jail sentence for bootlegging,
escaped from the county Jail early
yesterday.
Jail officials explained that they
believe Fry walked from the cell cor
ridor when the room was thrown
open by attendants to sweep and
clean it, which is done nightly,
Sheriff /. w. Albaugh said this morn
ing he had obtained no clue.
Evening star., 1924-07-13
VIRGINIA COLLEGE

One of the leading schools of the south. In
Valley of Virginia famed for health and
beauty of scenery Elective preparatory and
college courses. Music. Art, Expression. Home
Economics. Secretaral and Library Courses.
Journalism. Athletics. Address MATTE I.
HARRIS. President, BOX VI. MRS. GER
TRTDE HARRIS BOATWRIGHT. Vice -Trcs.
Evening star., 1924-07-13
WILLISTON

An endowed school for boys whose parents
desire the best in education and at
reasonable cost. Preparation for all colleges.
Complete equipment with ample campus and
athletic field. Eighty years Of achievement.
Modern methods
JUNIOR SCHOOLS for young boys A dis
tinct school with Housemother, Headmaster
and Special Faculty.
ARCHIBALD v. GALBRA1TH. Principal,
RnY 4 EaSfhamnfnn Mass
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EDUCATIONAL.
OUT OF TOWN.
Tome School

national boarding school for boys, tie
SuS1uehanna River. midway between Phila-
delphia and Baltimore. Campus Of 1870 acres.
Special preparation for Princeton. Yale. Har-
ward and other leading Universities. Separate
department for boys below high school az"
All athletics. Heavy endowment permits low
tuition rate. For catalOg address
Murray Peabody Brush. Phi. ID.
PORT DennSif. Marxln
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Postmaster Passes Tooth Birthday
Special Dispa tch to The Star.

opecIHI DISpdtcH 10 Inc star.
PURCELLVILLE Va. July 1o-
David /. Tavenner of Philomont, this
county, who has served as postmaster at
that place for thirty-one years, is said
to be the Oldest postmaster in the United
States. He has just passed the century
mark.
Evening star., 1924-07-13
Beachwood School, Inc.

An established cultural and practical school
for young women. College Preparatory. Junior
College. Music, Expression. Art Physical
Education, Design. Illustration, Normal Kin
dergarten. Gymnasium and swimming pool
Separate dormitory for girls under 16 In
suburb of Philadelphia Address
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JENKINTOWN, PA.
Chestnut Hill
Academy

college preparatory school for boys
Country location. IL miles from Phila. Small
classes, personal instruction. Athletics for
every boy. Gymnasium. S0-foot swimming pool
40 tennis courts available. Send for catlog.
II. IL. Hyde. NJ. A., Headmaster
Box .26, Chestnut Hill Pa
Evening star., 1924-07-13
Fauquier Institute
For Girls and Young Ladies

Situated in beautiful Piedmont region ot
Virginia. 81 miles from Washington. G4rh
year. Thorough college preparation Hor>--
back riding. Outdoor sports. Modern build
ing. Rate $3.50 For catalogue address
Miss E. May Strother, Mrs. Katherine D. Carr,
Principals
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BLAIR

Invites Your Personal Investigation |
of her claim to eJceIlence in
LOCATION EQUIPMENT
Instruction Athletics School Spirit |
Separate Lower School For CQtqlog address
John &. Sharpe, LII. D.. Headmaster
Box E Blairstown, N. j.
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Copyright, 1924.)
Evening star., 1924-07-13

Thorough preparation for college or business.
Efficient faculty, smalf~classes individual at
tention. Boys taught how to study. Military
training. Supervised athletics. 40th year.
For eatalog. address
Col. T. D. Lardon. Principal and Commandant
Drawer 81 Bordentown the Delaware, N. j.