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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-20
REED HELD READY
TO ENTER WISCONSIN
Senator to Participate in Primary
April 3, Meriwether Says
/ in st. Louis.

~ the Associated P.ess.
ST. LOUIS, February 20.-Announce-
r1ent that Senator Reed OF Missouri
VIII participate In the Wisconsin pri-
nlaTy April 3 for The 26 Democratic
presidential delegates Of that State
was made here yesterday as the Sen
ato- departed for the Southwest on an
extensive speaking tour
Formal entry Of the MisSourian III
the Democratic presidential race was
authorized by Lee Mer!wether, man
sser o: the Reed headquarters IL Wash
ir.gior. VINO accompanied the Senator
here from the Capital! and he an
no&4cec me step vas taken with the
consent Of Mr REED
II 10 the nrEI move, he said. Ia a
Nafiofl-glce campaign planned by
friends 0! the Eenabor and for which
they hold high hops as he enters on
. journey through the West. beginning
with speech today a. Dallas, Tex.
Candidates may file In the Wisconsin
primary through voters petitions and
without foYms! declarations by them
selves. and circulation of the petitions
has been authorized in that State. The
Nissourian IL said 70 be planning O
stop In Wisconsin on returning from
the Pah;itc Cast ia March
Mr., MeF2wctiler revealed yesterday
that the GeuahjT's candidacy also may
be pressed III North Dakota and Mich
1Rar, where fling dates for the pri-
mary clDae Mafen ! Ia each instance
entry may ~ msGe by Fosefs' petitions
J ~ hoFin Dakbta primary tails On
NEEth ~ the FIRST FxCryt ouf that
81 HeH Hampshire Hjles. RI: Reed Ii
T4ol eZtsertHc III Stage q cCfltesf
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COL. w. B. GREELEY RESIGNS
AS u. S. FOREST SERVICE CHIEF
Accepts Position With Lumber
ManufaCturerS-PraiSed
by Secretary Jardine.
Commanded Timber Section
of A. {. F.-Maj. R. Y.
Stuart Is Successor.

BY the Associated Press.
The resignation Of Col. William B.
Greeley. chief of the Forest Service of
the Department Of Agriculture since
1920. effective May /. to accept a posi-
ton with the West Coast Lumber Manu-
facturers' Association. was announced
today by Secretary Jardinc. He will be
succeeded by Maj r. Y. Stuart, present
assistant forester in charge of public
relations.
Col. Greeley has been with the Forest
Service since 1904. and has had a wide
range OF experience in reforestation,
supervision over timber sales and CO.
operative work with the States and
private owners In promoting fire pro-
lection.
AS chief of the forestry section OF
the American forces III France during
the World War he had charge of 81 900
troops and 95 saw3lills. while in his
present capacity he administers more
than 100000 900 acres of Federal land
1T would be impossible to overstate
the high character of the service rem
dered by Col. Greeley to the welfare OF
the American people," Secretary Jardine
said in accepting hts resignation. He
has uniformly commanded the respect
of his subordinates and won unreserved
approval from the public as construc-
tive. we'll balanced, eminently fair and
always far-sighted maker Of policies"
Maj. Stuart. who will become the new
chief. has been with the department
since 1906. except for a six-year period
with the Pennsylvania department OF
forests and waters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-20
SOIL OF WASHINGTON PARKS
DRESSED FOR SPRING GARB
Gartside Directs Big Task of Preparing Sod
for Grass and Flowers-Drinking Foun-
tains Overhauled and Benches Painted.

the rejecting pool and the rainbow
fountain. and replacing the water Jets
on the latter.
Bids have been received for supply
ing approximately $4,000 worth of new
recreation equipment, which VII be
placed at various points in the park
system. and number Of stone open
ovens have been built. giving IL Of the
picnic groves in the parks one each.
An additional set Of play equipment
consisting Of slide, se-saws and swings.
has been purchased and will be placed
at the Sixteenth Street Reservoir.
One thousand benches. which were
removed at the beginning Of the Win
ter. have been painted and repaired
and now are being replaced, ard ~
this number is being added 400 new
benches.
The golf field houses in Potomac
Park and Rock Creek Park are being
painted. and many small details are
being carried out so that the parks
will all be ready for the reception OF
the thousands when Spring arrives.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-20

Scores of workmen have begun their
annual Spring task Of dressing up
Wash!ngton's many parks for another
season.
Some idea of the big task being car
ried out under the direction Of Frank
T. Gartside. chief Of the parks MAIN
tenance division. may be obtained from
the fact that IS tons Of bone meal have
been purchased for placing in the
ground. to assist nature In its task OF
making the parks beautiful. In addi-
ton to this there will be distributed 400
tons Of compost. After this material is
all In. the workmen will visit all OF the
bad spots under shade trees. where II Is
difficult for grass TO get a hold. and
plant two and half tons of grass seed
Some 1000 water valves controlling
the streams TO fountains throughout the
park system. removed In the Fall TO
prevent freezing. have been overhau!ed
IN the shops during the Winter and are
being put In places, together with scores
OF drinking fountain controls Prepara-
tons also are being made for cleaning
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-20
JAPANESE BISHOP
TO VISIT CAPITAL
Right Rev. Januarius Hayasaka,
Recently Consecrated in Rome,
on Way to Japan.

Right Rev. Januarius HayaSaka, only
japanese 10 be elevated TO the episco-
pate OF the Roman Catholic Church.
viii reach Washington tomorrow in
company with Rev. James A. Walsh
superior OF the American Foreign Mis-
sion Society, Of Mary Knoll. N. Y, to
visit Most Rev. Pietro FumaSoni- Biondi.
apostolic delegate TO the United States.
Bishop Hayasaka is returning to
Japan from Rome. where, Oh October
80 he was consecrated in his high
office by Pope Plus XI himself. who is
represented as having considered the
raising of an Oriental to the episcopate
an epoch in the life of the church.
The japanese bishop will remain a
guest in the house of the apostolic
delegate until Thursday. when he will
leave the Capital for Buffalo, the next
stop on his long Journey. On his return
to Japan Bishop Hayasaka will have
jurisdiction over the diocese Of
Nagasaki.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-20
SAYS KHAN LEADER
ADVISED MOB RULE
Former South Bend Officer in Order
Gives Testimony in Disso.
luton Suit.
ny the Associated Press.

ny the Associated Press.
INDIANAPOLIS. February 2o.--Hugh
r. Pat" Emmons Of South Bend. Ind,
today gave q deposition to Attorney
General Gilliom in which he declared
a representative OF the imperial ONCE
OF the Ku Klux Khan had advised
Valley Khan No. So that the way TO get
members was to beat UP somebody and
do some tar and feathering.
Emmons. formerly exalted cyclops OF
the South Bend Khan. said officials OF
that unit OF the organization would not
consider such tactics. Gilliom took
Emmons' testimony for use In the suit
ne filed recently In Circuit Court in
which he asked that the Khan be de-
clared In receivership and be deprived
OF It's State charter.
Emmons said n Mr. Sirman. repre-
senting himself to be from the imperial
office. told Klansmen at South Bend
meeting within the last year or so that
we needed little more Southern
spirit"
We were letting our Khan spirit die"
Emmnns said Slrman asserted IF they
took some one out In this Catholic city
and gave them a good beating and
tarred and feathered somebody. men,
Emmons said the man told them. He
said they also were told there should
be some demonstration ito shake up
the Protestant people"
Emmons said he ceased TO be an
officer of the Khan on July ]. 1927. He
testified that South Bend and St
Joseph County Klansmen wanted to
know OF W. Lee Smith. when he was
grand dragon Of Indiana. what was
being done with money that had come
into the national and State Offices
He said Smith informed him that II
the Khan wanted TO put over any sort
of II program I'VE had To do IL with
politics" Emmons quoted Smith as
having said that IA lot OF money IL
being spent that We don't dare 10
show"
Attorney General Gilliom wanted To
know II Gov. Jackaon's name was men-
toned al the meeting and Emmons
said he wasn't sure M to that point
but he was certain that Jackson MAS
not present,
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Continued from First PageD
troll of my steering. I bounced half
way out Of the seat, my feet left the ac-
celerator and brake completely and my
goggles were nearly torn from my head
by the wind.
1T happened so quickly that for an
instant I looked for bad spill re-
covered myself quickly. however, and
righted the car"
Capt. Campbell gave major credit for
the recovery to rigid fin. similar in
appearance to an airplane rudder
which had been set up at the rear OF
the automobile to prevent ta:l-wagging
at high speeds
Congratulations from Mai. Segrave.
the former record holder. came from
London last night. along with caution
airy word for the speed 20 be expected
from L9cSh2rt's entry. SIR Charles
Wakefield. donor OF the l.o00-guuuea
gold cup which accords an annual in
come Of thousand pounds 10 the
holder until 1880. unless the record is
meanwhile broken. was quoted in Lon
don as delighted. but not surprised az
Campbell's achievement
The car OF White, the Philadelphia,
has been refused sanction by the Amer
lean Automobile Association because il
is not equipped with clutch or reverse
gear
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-20
WELFARE WORKERS
OPEN CONFERENCE
DELEGATES Will Be Received
by President Coolidge
This Afternoon.

The Citizens Conference on Com
munity Responsibility for Human We'll
fare opened two-day session at the
Mayflowcr Hotel today. Beginning
formally with luncheon at l O'Clock,
under the craftsmanship OF Fred Hoke
of Indianapolis. the convention heard
President w. II. p, FaunCe of Brown
University and Louis Marshall New
York lawyer and philanthropist. give
their views on the major problems OF
welfare work.
The delegates will be received this
afternoon at O'Clock at the White
House by President Coolidge They will
attend dinner at 7 o'clock and hear
addresses by Secretary Hoover and c..
NJ. Bookman, president Of the Associa-
ton of Community Chests and Councils.
Ray Lyman Wilbur. president of Leland
Stanford University, will be chairman
at the dinner
President Faunce said American busi-
ness men Of wealth arc finding their
greatest pleasure not in the accumula-
ton. but in the wise distribution OF
their worldly goods.
Scientific Benevolcnce.
without ccasing to be personal
bcncvolence must become scientific.
President Faunce asserted. "Hapha2ard
charity we now see damages him that
gives, him that takes ThoughtleSs.
random benevolence is getting out OF
date. We cannot depend upon mere
pity: we cannot rely on exhortation."
The doctrine of noblcSse oblige Will
apply in the case of the scientific
method that must be set up to handle
welfare problems, Mr.. Marshall in
sisted The country has many instltu-
tons erected by men of wealth. regard
less OF local needs. he pointed out.
adding that when persons who are
socially prominent and wealthy are cor
rectly advised of the problems in well
fare work that are now being attacked
in a modern. organized way. these
people will aid their own local COM
munity during their lifetime. rather
than trust their gifts TO be distributed
through their wills.
Leaders in Schools.
President Fauncc. answering the
luncheon topic. Where Should Leader
ship and Responsibility for Community
Welfare Be Found" said that the lead
ers may be found in the school. the
church, the business and the modern
social and civic club.
Viewing the situation as college
president. the speaker asserted:
The songs of the American college
so years ago were largely songs con-
vivial and self-indulgent. The old
drinking song has now totally diSap-
peared and our college singing is large
~ summons to community efforts in
defense of that as a symbol of the
light of the entire institution"
Attended by some 800 community
leaders. mostly laymen the conference
Sill hear the results tomorrow Of
eight group conference committees
which are celebrating on the welfare
subject. These committees met this
morning to map out their course of pro-
Cedure tomorrow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-20
u. S. SCHOLARS GIVEN
GUEST ROOMS AT JENA
Facilities Offered for Research Into
Life of Rudolph Eucken,
German Philosopher.

CorFesp0" O! the Associated Press
BERLIN-American savants who
wish 10 study the life and work of the
late Rudolph Eucken. famous German
philosopher. al jena University. the
scene OF his activities. will find that a
guest room Is ready for them at the
Eucken House recently dedicated in the
presence OF his widow and his son.
The Eucken House purposes to retain
for posterity the spiritual heritage Of
Rudolph Eucken. TO make Unavailable TO
ensuing generations and to constitute O
center for the study OF his philosophy.
In pursuit of its purpose the house
affords foreign savants special opportu-
mites for study. brings German and
foreign students together within its
halls for mutual exchanges of views.
On the roster OF the international
honorary committee are the following
names Of American professors: Kuno
FRANKIE. Cambridge. Mass: Julius Goe-
bel, Urbana. H.; W. E. Hooking. Cam
bridge. Mass: Rufus NJ Jones. Haver-
ford. Pa, Wilbur NJ. Urban. Hanover.
N. H., and DR.. r. c. Schiedt, Lancas-
ter, Pa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-20
PREACHED FROM HIS BED.
Pastor Returns to Pulpit After Is
Weeks Illness.

LOrFekp0flcruoE Of The Star
IOWA CITY~~The Rev. w. e. Keeicr,
who gained national attention last
Fall when he refused TO allow an illness,
which kept him bedfaat for Is weeks
20 prevent him from participating In
the weekly services at the Methodist
Church here, has resumed his pulpit
By means Of a radio loud speaker ar
rangcmenl with the tranSmii,er r!aced
at his bedside, the Rev Mr.. Keeler
vas able 70 deliver a short sermon 10
his congregation each Sunday evening
during bis illness. although he could
not leave his bed A similar trans
uniting device In the church with a
loud speaker at his bedside enabled
him 70 hear the other parts OF the
weekly services,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-20
Kellogg and Grown Prince of Sweden
lnauguratc Phone Service to Stockholm

The vast network OF tslephonic
connections gradually weaving all ma
uonk into worldwide system OF
communication was extended 10 anoth-
q European country this morning
"ffh tie voice vi Stockholm was heard
ia Washington aud Sweden was added
~ tbe American phone list.
~ exactly u O'CLOCK Secretary KeI-
Dpgk ~ Tie United StatAs aud Crown
Fiitce Gustav AnoItfIik II Sweden
we've IN conversation oyer lie new
wire. recalling The Princes recent visit
~ America, and exchanging greetings,
Their VOICES were carried across The
Atlantic, through Holland, thence
aGn,bs Germany ana then by submarine
cable under ths Baltic Sea N Sweden
completing total wire distance from
London of shout ! 900 miles. Audi
bilaty WA liAIsd ~ perfect.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-20
'TOSCA' HEADS BILL !
OF FINAL OPERAS
Festival Will Close This Week
With Brilliant Works
Listed.
washington's first international festi-

Washington's first international festi-
val Of opera will swing into the second
and final week with gala performance
Of Puccini's "Tosca" in Polls Theater
at S15 O'Clock tonight.
The festival of the Washington Ma
tional Opera will be brought 10 a close
Saturday night by Director General
Edouard Albion with a performance of
'Ote!lo," by Verdi, with Frances Peralta,
John Sample and Titta Ruffo singing
the leading roles.
"Tosca" tonight bids fair to set
another high record Of achievement for
the Washington Nataional Opera, since
Eica Vettor1, whose success as ToSca
With the Washington National Opera
Two years ago won her a place in the
Metropolitan Opera Of New YORK. wfll
come home" for the first time since.
again to sing Tosca.
Paul Althouse. outstanding American
tenor. will make his last appearance OF
the season as Mario Cayaradossi.
Pasqua!e An1ato. world known Italian
baritone, will sing Scarp!a In the
''ToSca." Anato long has been re-
garded as one Of the outstanding artists
OF grand opera. Giuseppe Cavadore
and Ivan Steschenko will complete the
cast Of principals.
Aldo Franchetti. noted Italian con-
ductor. will make his first appearance
at the festival. conducting "Tosca." He
also will conduct the closing festival
production OF 'Otello."
The Italian Ambassador and mem
bers Of his household and staff viii
occupy boxes and seats az the pertorrn-
ance, as will many others.
Hugh the Drover." new English
opera, VIII be sung tomorrow night.
with Eugene Gocssens. noted English
conductor. making his first appearance
in the National Capital as a grand
opera conductor. Marie Montana
American soprano. making her A,neri-
can debut; Tudor Davies. creator Of u.
title role 1Fan ITantzof, and o.hs-s
will appear IN the large cast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-20

Sweden Ia the fourth European nation
10 be added 10 the list OF foreign COun-
Tries now available To receive service
from American telephones Within the
past lew weeks this scrvice has been
made available IN Belgium, Holland and
Germany, tbs fifst transatlantic service
being opened u the public when New
YORK ana London were connected In
January. 1927. Eloekholm, the capital
~ Sweden. has n population 0f about
SyJ. 900 ana IL served by $4,000 tele-
phones
Inc rates for this newest tfansatian-
tic service from this city are All rs for
The f1rst three minutes and SAT 10 for
each succeeding miauts. according To
an announcement recently made by q.
r. Ciagstt, general commercial sIpefin-
tfndent Ut the Chesapeake IL Potomac
Ielsphane Ga. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-20
PHELAN SEEN LEADER.
Reported Head Of California Dem
ocrats Who Favor Gov. Smith.

SAN FRANCISCO. February 90 LO.--
In today's issue OF the Chronicle. Earl
G. Behrens. political editor. will say
that former United States Senator
James D. Phelan has been selected to
head a delegation OF California Demo-
cratic leaders who favor the nomina-
ton OF Gov Smith at the Houston
national convention. Thirty delegates
are to be- elected by Democrats at the
MAY presidential primary
The ticket named by the anti-Mc Adoo
faction in State Democratic ranks, be-
sides Mr., Phelan. includes Gertrude
Atherton, the author. and Judge J. j.
Trabucco Of Los Angeles.
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Cent Left in S44,250 Budget.

IoTTe =SgbHGsnfs .. IEe star
HANOVER, Mass.-E any schocI
committee in the State can better tn
mark OF the local committee tina: group
IS willing 20 take a back seat. WITH
s44.25o TO spend OF the education Of
Young America. the committee 50 az
ranged its budget that when every BIZ
was paid there was a balance IN the
treasury. That balance was l cent
not much. 10 be sure. but something
to brag about. the committee AYERS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-20
DEER AND ELKS INCREASE,
Western Herd 545 in 1921 Il Now
1920 Strong.
Correspondence OF Tho star.

LOFFetpohdtnco OF Tho BtaF.
ANACONDA. Mont --~ Forest Super
visor John b. Taylor OF the Deer Lodge
National Forest has just completed his
annual survey Of the deer herds In his
section. He reports that the animals
have Increased from 54o head In 1921
10 $50 AT the present time. The super
VISOR attributes the increase 10 the pro-
GctiYe buck law" although the num-
Der of deer taken by hunters has in
creased each year
More than 900 elk now range In
IayIof's district, in comparison with
$40 In 1921 A herd OF about 200 elk
nave been driven from the region west
o! Deer Lodge. There Is practically no
winter range there and the animals
became a nuisance To ranchefa, AZ they
Taldtd the haystacks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-20
HIT BY ELECTION WORRY.

Correspondence. Of the Associated Press.

Correspondence at ths Associated Press.
BERLIN. The worries over the out
come Of the election for mayor Of the
little town Of pfaeft,nger, In Wurtem-
berg. are apparently getting on the
nerves OF the wives Of the candidates
for this post.
Frau Marie Fischer. whose husband
Is IN the running for the mayofaliy
could not stand the suspense ana at.
tempted suicide by jumping into the
itiver Ammor, Luckily for her. she was
saved and the only result of her at
tempt To end life was bad cold,
Asked for the reason Of her attempted
suicide. she said that her husbands
slight that he would undoubtedly he de-
feated, ana that she would rather be
dead than bear His defeat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-20
Mortgage Runs IS Years.

Correspondence OF the Associated Press.
NEW BRITAIN. Conn.-Mortgages
made m lS43 and 1914 on property In
the parish of New Britain and town
OF Berlin adjoining. have been filed for
release, having been paid In full. The
the title.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-20
Dairy for Miners.

Cosrssponeeuas If The Star.
HIAWAIHA, UtshA model dairy
h maintained here by coal mining
Company " supply children ~ miners
With milk al cost Physicians ut the
camp cay the children are better ana
stronger and that esAes III digestive
klAnQEGtA aJs fewer. l.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-20
SOCIALISTS PLAN DRIVE.

Leaatfs UafIlDe TaHpaiYD g Ike
vive" Party.
new YORK. February 70 ~ Pre-
EminsFy WORK 10 Dfllg iatg setioa a.
"fsyiY!heo" f>yclaiist party IN the ogrn-
Ing presidential election viii bs under.
taken this week by committee III 100
party leaders from New YORK. New
Jersey PennsyiVs mia and the New Eng
land States. party officials announced
yesterday.
The group II leaders known ~ The
sfsocisl1st sctiGn committee" H. setsd~
Sled " hold is first meeting here We'd
Iescsy, when the question ~ raising
funds for the Socialist party conYen.
ton IN New Y0rk Aprti IL " 20 sud
for 'i2s national campaign vii he
taken up,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-20
Learns Shorthand at 73.

Correspondence 81 the Associated pfes
SYRACUSE Kans. $3.50 Feeling the need
oI more speed IN getting interviews and
speeches j. w Stef|er, 75, Il newspaper
eclOF has enrolled IN Il shorthand
class 81 business colleee. He Is A
graduate IL Missouri University
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-20

F"'i"si""''h'c IT TIE Asapc;atta j'tess
MhHCIiEEIEk. England Miss E.
FilAgtfajd tod meeting Of women
That M@nf ftcstef's hinGkc nuisance adds
ABOUT sl,2bo 900 10 The city's annual
domestic wash bill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-20

Correspondents OF thu Associated Press
BEDFORD. England -John Bun
vans pulpit. In which he preached in
Southwark, has been added 10 the Bun
yam Meeting Museum here.
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Continued from First Page.)
prices should be on an equality with
,ther farm prices. How were farm prices
during the war when Mr. Hoover had
some responsibility for them as food
administrator? Taking l9l0-lsl4 as the
average Of pre-war price relations. and
using 100 as an index 70 represent 1t,
farm prices on 80 leading farm COM
modities are expressed comparatively
by the indices ITO for 1917, 200 for
1918 and 209 for 1919
On the same basis. wholesale prices
on 400 different agricultural COM
mOdities for the same three years were
1872 for 1917, 1913 for 1918 and 1893 for
1919. Expressing II as the farmers gen.
orally do-the farm commodity dollar
therefore. was 81 in 1917. lot in 1918
and los in 1919. In still palmer terms.
farm commodities averaged higher for
this entire period than the general re-
tail price level on non-agricultural
commodities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-20

Federal employees NJ Austria ara ASK
Ing salary sncreassA averaging i7ta per
cent