Evening Star Newspaper, February 20, 1922, Page 13

| Emna RETIREMENT LAW T0BE CONSIDERED Committee on Reform in Civil Service to Hear Amend- ments Tomorrow. ASK IMPORTANT CHANGES Underlying Principles of Fairfield Bill Are Indorsed by Joint Conference. The committee on reform In the civil service of the House will con- tinue at 10 o'clock tomorrow morn- ing the hearings on the proposed amendments to the civil service re- tirement law. Local representatives of employes’ organizations and indi- \lduals will be heard. The joint conference on retirement, of which R. H. Alcorn is chairman, is indorsing the underlying principles of the Fairfleld bill. the chief object of which is declared by the confer- ence “to permit the giving of bare justice to employes of the govern- ment.” : 3 Statement Issued. In a statement issued today, conference declared, in part: “The scheme of annuities in the re- tirement act of May 22, 1920, fails to meet the necessities and the equi- ties of the economic problem. The low-salaried and shorter-service em- ploye complains, through dire ne- cessity, that he cannot exist on the annuity granted; while the high- salaried employe complains, through a sense of financial justice, that his contributions are all out of propor- tion to the amount of annuity in- surance he receives. The plan pro- posed in section 1 of the Fairfleld bill makes the §1,200 employe the pivot of transition from the present plan to the proposed plan. It gives a gen- erously larger annuity to the low- salaried or short-service employes and & reasonably larger annuity to the higher-salaried or longer-service em- ploye. Optional Retirement Urged. “Section 2 of the bill recognizes the fact that sixty years of age is the period when the bodily and mental vigor of many men and women aas begun to fail, and that while they could not prove total disability, their own intuitions warn them that they should ease up or they will break on the job. Optional retirement at sixty would spare them an unnecessary collapse of their physical powers. This section at the same, time recog- nizes the fact that many men and women are still vigorous and able to do their accustomed work at sixty years of age, hence the lack of legal compulsion to retire at that age per- mmits them to continue on until reach- ing the time when the law requires them to secure a certificate of pro- ficiency before being permitted to serve two or four years longer. Sec- tion 2 would also allow many of those who are being separated from the service in the present readjustment of the government's business to be laced on the retired list as their ong service deserves. “The actuaries have not yet calcu- lated the cost of reducing all retire- ment ages to sixty years, but when it considered that probably only a small percentdge of those reaching sixty will elect to retire the actual cost will not be as great as the total estimated possible cost. “Section 3 recognizes the fact that while it has been necessary in the readjustment of the government's business since the retirement act for many employes to be separated sum- marily from the service or frighten- ed out on account of pending reduc- tions, their many years of service en- title them to consideration and they sre permitted to apply for annuity from the retirement fund at a re- duced rate on account of their young- er age. This section would be espe- cially helpful to those employes be- tween fifty-five and sixty years of age who have not been able to ob- Rain profitable re-employment in the en “competition with_younger men 4n the business world. The provisions ©of this section as written will prob- ably have to be considerably modified to meet the requirements of the ac- tuaries for ‘the safe g of the retirement fund against expensive retirements at early ages, but-the underlying principle should by all means have due consideration. Sectlon 4 of the Fairfleld bill strongly to the employes who Ing let out of the service and e their chance for an annuity gone. ! they can know that by leav- ing their contributions safe with the government in the retirement fund fhey will receive the annuities earfied by their many vears of service when they finally reach sixty years of age, they can go out into private life with much less concern and worry than if they felt that they should have nothing in their old age. This section the _ should not add greatly to the cost of . getirement act. —— *“It is hoped that the hearings now n progress will convince the com- mittee on reform in the civil service of the necessity of asking the House ofof Representatives to take early ac- tion for the relief of employes of long service, who cannot be retained in government employment.” Phone Main =1 _~ 1003 9th St. NW. PAlNTING It will soon be Paint-up and Clean-up time. Get our esti- mates now. n x. FERGUSON _ o 1114 9th St. N.W. Ph. N. 231. PAI\'I'I‘UG DHPAR’I'.IH'I‘ LEWIS M. THAYER HOWARD 5. FIE 507 13th N.W. You'll Make the Right Disposition ot that mpecial machine job b Special & | Cining & o;ai to us. - General | Jiities, experi- Machine ‘Work reasonably, promptly, well. H. S. ELKINS CO., INC. ence and loca- tion enable us Manufacturing Speclllllu 300 12th St. N.W.—Main 8034 to do such work eldlng By the Associated Press. CHICAGO, February 20.—RMathilde McCormick, sixteen-year-old, today had permission of her father, Harold F. Mc- Cormick, to marry Max Oser, & horse- mar, of Zurich, Switzerland.. Mr. Mc- Cormick announced the engagement last night in a thirty-three-word statement. He said it was “hastened & few weeks by the fact of the recent newspaper publicity.” The romance of the young grand- daughter of John D. Rockefeller was pictured by Emil L. Burgy, Chlcuo - terior decorator, who says he is. a fir cousin of the Swiss equestrian, as a love of spring and winter. “Mr. Oser is not three times Miss Mc- Cormick’s age, as the newspapers have stated,” said Mr. Burgy. Deelared Fifty-Seven Years Old. “He is older; he is fifty-seven years old, not forty-seven, He {8 just my I am his cousin and I should know.” . Friends of the MecCormicks said last night Mr. McCormick’s announcement must have followed consent of Mr. Rockefeller. None had definite informa- tion, but all stated that even so de- termined a girl as Miss Mathilde has been said to be would not .dare g0 through with such an engagement un- less Mr. Rockefeller sanctioned it. That Oser is possessed of noble blood, and also has a reasonably llr‘e inde- pendent income, also was stated .by. Mr. Burgy. Mr. Burgy belleves that the estimate of the riding master’s income at $10,000 a yeals is erroneous. Father Was Noble: ax Oser's right name der Muehl. Burgy sald. Was a German nobleman, Count von der Muehl. His widowed mother married Sebastian Oser after Sebastian returned to Switzerland from America in 1865. Sebastian Oser had spent many years in America.” By the Asociated Press. PROVIDENCE, R. 1, February 20.—Discovered while deposhln‘ a kit of burglar’s tools besideé a safe in the vestry of St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church here early Sunday, & young man who pos- sesses a diploma from a Los An- geles school for instruction in opening safes was surrounded by a cordon of police in the church and taken into custody after a struggle, in which, the police say, it was necessary to use a club on the intruder's head. Rev. McMartin F. Reddair, pa: tor of the church, awakened by the sound of a window being opened in the church vestry, telephoned the police and a patrol fllled with offi- cers was rushed to the scene. The intruder was found hidden behind the altar. He said he had forced an entry to the church to get warm, because it was so cold on the street. ‘The arrested man gave his name as Charles 3enson, aged thirty- ARMY AMBULANCE CLUB WILL ELECT OFFICERS Services of Association to Be Of- fered to District During Future Disasters. Officers will be elected at a meet- ing of the Army Ambulance Club'of Washington, to be held at 3 o'clock on the afternoon of March 5, at the home of Dr. J. Ryan ‘Devereux, Brad- ley lane, Chevy Chase, D. C. The date was set at a meeting held yes- terday at the Army Medical School. The new club:is an outgrowth of the United States Army ambulance service with the French army, and its membership will be confined to local members of that service. Four sections, comprising 150 men, went to France in August, seeing more than two years' service at the ront. ‘The sh'ngton unit was organ- fzed by Mzj. Devereux, the entire service being under,the command of Col. Fercy L. Jones. At the meeting held yesterday a temporary plan of action to raise funds for a clubhouse was considered. The services of the Army Ambu: lance Club of Washington will be of- fered gratis to the city in times of disaster. The Knickerbocker Theater tragedy drew attention to the need of some sort of similar organization. The members of the club received their training at the front, and know exactly what to do and how to do it In an emergency. It is believed that he proper organization of these men, wlkh war-time training, would be for the general benefit of the District. ““"“'""B’é‘;wd A. Baer 'l1|e|-' Apmnelh 17th and Eve Streets N.W. Opposite Farragut Bquare, ] [{ ‘Chex’ t] JCougb Syrup ttle -~ FLORIDA BY SEA JA((‘:‘I.(SON"ILLE From BAI.TIMOI!E Tuesdsy, Friday, 6 P.M. McCormick Agrees to Wedding Of Daughter, 16, to Fiance, 5 % TAKES COURSE IN OPENING SAFES; ARRESTED BY POLICE IN CHURCH ————————————e ) Mr, Burgy then recounted Sebastian Oser's wanderings in America and sald that he amassed 4 sizable fortune which he took back to Switzerland and Burgy hazarded the bellef that Max Oser aad Inherited a,considerable portion of it. In explaining the relationship to Oser, Burgy stated that his father, Henry Burgy, was the brother of Max Oser's mother. Said ‘to Have Made Fortune. Sebastlan Oser came to this country about the time of the civil war, vir- tually penniless, according to Brugy. He ‘worked first as a lumberjack in northern Wisconsin and. then spent severa] years as a deckhand and levee worker up and down the Mississippi. Finally, reaching New Orleans, he acquired a small Interest in a cotton concern _and after a few years re- tired, with a fortune estiiated at l"oo‘.ouo and returned to Switzer- *Whether all of this fortune was in- herited by Max Oser or -whather it was divided among numerous rela- tives after Sebastian Oser’s death, Is not known here. Max Oser is tall and statuesque, ac- cording ‘to Mr. Brugy. His erect stature and his riding ability are di- rect results of many years with th Bwiss artillery, said Mr. Brugy. Friends of the McCormicks today sald that the condent given to the engagement by the family was in line with the training of the chil- dren.. They always were given free rein ‘Ih self-expregsion, so long as their own whims and desires did not seriously interfere with their wel- fare. Muriel at one time demanded 2 separate apartment from the family in New York and the wish was Later, she decided to live 1, and there was no objection. desire to live abroad, even after there was no longer need for it so far as her health was concerned, met with no opposition from the family, it was said. \ nine years, of Ridley Park. Phila- delphia, and is held for breaking and entering in the nighttime with intent to commit larceny. Among the possessions claimed by the man and taken from a checking room in a railroad station here, are com- - plete outfits of burglar's tools, flash lights and papers and pamph- lets indicating that Benson had taken a mail course in & school of afe work In Los Angeles, Calif. This also included a diploma made out in the name of Fred Reade, on which was a statement announcing that every graduate student receives a similar certifi- cate. A prospectus of the school contained a picture of the pro- motor, which the police say is strikingly like Benson. Benson denied being the man, and the Los Angeles authorities will be appeal- ed to, the police announced, to assort the various identities in- volved. Benson told officers that he was in Califérnla in January. He had in his possession a letter enclosing & final payment of $10 for his course of instruction in safe entering, -vhich he had not mailed. REPRESENTATIVE SWEET TO SEEK KENYON SEAT ‘Will Enter Primary Contest in June—Author of Bill Co-ordinat- ing Veterans’ Agencies. Burton E. Sweet, republican mem- ber of the House from the third Iowa district, announced today he would erter the republican primaries in June as a candidate for the Senate. He will seek the nomination for the unexpired term of Senator Kenyon, who will leave the Senate this week to become a federal circuit judge. Senator Kenyon's term will expire in March, C. A. Rawson of Des Moines h l been selected by Gov. fe?n'g:“c-t: :ll the zelt until a suc- e name; l\g;'enéber at the polls in’ r. Sweet, who Is an attorney f; Waverly, is serving his tounl'):' (::: as a membder of the House. He was author of the “Sweet bill,” which co- ordinated various government agen- cles dealing with former service men. He i;! 0 has introduced bills to repeal the “rate guarantee” section of the :{:?lpofl:llfm lc(‘ and' to give each e control over transport: Within Its borders. | PCrtation rates —_—— KING GEORGE GIVES JEWEL LONDON, ° February. 20. —Kin‘ George’s principal wedding gift to Princess Mary is a handsome piece of Jjewelry, which has already been given to her, says the Daily Mail. " Eh.h'“; ll;\eull‘;et lnolt‘her present rom her father before heér marri: of Viscount Lascelles. o Another Opportunity! FILING CABINETS _for $1670. - The wugged ‘This is an opportunity your saving instinct warns you not to miss. For you un.get a 4=drawer Oak_Filing Cabinet, letter size, these cabinets, their -sy-llldlng drawers and attrace : make : appearance wotth-wmle addition to your. filing equipment. We advise seeing them today. OFFICE. FURNITURE —found where business succeeds 712 13th St. N.W., Swiss City Buzzing With Gossip About McCormick Wedding By Cable to The Star and Chicato Dally News. Copyright, 1022. ZURICH, February 20.~The immaculate little city of Zurick, wltl 1ts lendid views over n-ul-.,u t-l-x vfltl sossip about the ment of Mathilde IIM 'k, one of the Rockefeller heiresses, and Max Oser, a Swiss ‘eitizen, thirty years her senior, and the owner of a riding academy 22 Mueller strasse da a poor .llrler of the city. It is mot e first time that Zurich has ard the report that the cou- ple were enga, Max Oler. lla-‘l a man of i well known He is described ll a educated man wi hl‘ld the rank of major ‘In 'M He has mever beem RETIRED ADMIRALS CLAIMED BY DEATH John V. B. Bleecker and J.D. Adams Had Served Near Half Century. Two rear.admirals, both retired, natives of the same state and within one year of being classmates at An- napolis, died yesterday. The causes of both deaths was heart disease. The two officers were Rear Admiral John Va\n Benthuysen Bleecker and Rear Admiral James Dexter Adams, who served forty-two and forty-six years in the Navy, respectively, be- fore their retirement. The former was born in New York city in_1847, and the latter in Albany, N. Y., in 1848. Admiral Bleecker was in the class of 67 at Annapolis Naval Acad- el;lyéslnd Admiral Adams in the clB}sl of "68. Both officers were at one time resi- dents of this city. Admiral Bleecker died yesterday in New Orleans, and Admiral Adams at his home here, 1609 16th street. Both have relatives in this city. Personal Sketches. Ranr Admiral James Dexter Adams, retired, died at his residenc lEOi 16th street. He became ill Fri- day and died of heart disease. Admiral Adams was born May 4, 1848, in Albany, N. Y. He was appointed to the Navy from Mississippi in Eemember 1864, and graduated in the class of '68. During his forty-six years of service in the Navy his career was equally divided between sea and shore duty. He was retired for age May 4, 1910, since which time he has made his permanent home in this city. He was a miember of the Army and Navy and Chevy Chase clubs. Surviving him are his wife, Mrs. Mar- garet Phelps Adams; a $on, Capt. L. Adams, U. 8. ., of this cny. and daughter, ‘Mrs. Richard Kearney, also of this city. Funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 11 o'clock at St. John's Episcopal Church, followed by interment in Arlington cemetery. Admiral Bleecker's Record. Rear Admiral John Van Benthuysen Bleecker, U. 8. N., retired, died at the residence of his son, John'S. Bleecker, 5244 Prytania street, New Orleans, La. Death was caused by aneurism of the heart, following a year’s iliness. Admiral Bleecker was born in New York August 16, 1847.. He entered the Navy in_ October, 1863, and reached the ‘grade of rear admiral in June, 1905. He retired immediately there- after on his own application. His service of forty-two years included nearly twenty yell'! of cruising in all parts othtlhe world. er his retirement he made his home in New York. During his serv- ice he was at times stationed with ‘e Navy Department here and main- tained a rasldenca in this city during those period Surviving nlm are a son, John S. Bleecker of New Orleans; a daughter, Mrs. Ernest 'Weymouth of England, and four sisters, Mrs. ble Wheeler of this cit: as E. Brown and Miss er of New York and Mrs. George W. Salter of Toronto, Canada. Interment will be at Morristown, BLOWN 1,500 MILES TO SEA Coal-Laden Schooner Began 150- Mile Trip Month Ago. BOSTON, February 20.—Blown 1,500 miles out to sea, the schooner Brad- scho ‘bount from Philadelphia for Portland Wllh coal. construction of spacious, them a your Main 1086 NOW HELD CERTAIN Free State Supporters Ex- pected to Abandon De Valera Followers at Ard Fheis. By the Associated Press. DUBLIN, February 20.—Delegates to the Ard Fheis or national Sinn Fein convention, which meets tomorrow, were already gatheripg in large num- bers today. About 3,000 representa- tive from all parts of the country are entitled to attend. The ostensible purpose of the conr vention is to decide the future con- stitution of the Sinn Fein movement, but by the @iscussions and final vote will be revealed the comparative strength of the supporters of Eamon de Valera and Arthur Griffith among the Sinn Fein clubs throughout Ire- land. Complete Cleavage Likely. It 1s widely believed that the con- vention will result in a complete cleavage of the organization and the formation of two bodies pledged re- spectively to the Anglo-: -Irish treaty and to a republic. Opinions differ as to the duration of the convention, some expecting it to last for a week and others predict- ing only a one-day session. If a split occurs the question of the disposition of the party funds will becore acute; some believe they ,will be amicably divided Drovorllonuely to the respec- tive strength of the factions, while others forecast a hot controversy and a difficult settlement. Forecasts as to the division, if one occurs, vary greatly, but most ob- servers expect a small majority for the Freo State advocates. 14,000 Troops in Dublin. Fourteen thousand British troops are now left in Ireland, according to a statement issued by the publicity branch of the Irish republican army. Fifty military barracks and 150 po- lice barracks have been taken over by the provisional government. FOOT BALL PLAYERS FREED. SPLITIN SINN FEIN Conditions Greatly Improved in Belfast and on Boundary. By the Associated Press, o BELFAST, February 20.—Members of the Irish republican army foot ball team, captured at Dromore last month, ‘were reteased from the Lon- donderry Jjail today in conformity with the order issued last night by Viscount Fitzalan, the viceroy. The released men were conveyed in motor cars across the Irish Free State dorder in Donegal by British troops. They were accompanied on the remainder of their journey by Commandant Shiels of Donegal, Sinn Fein liaison officer. The situation in northern Ireland 18 considerable calmer than at any time during the last week, and the fear of a clash on the southern fron- tier has dwindled almost to the van- ishipg point. The rival forces, how- aver, retain_their positions along the border and hope is expressed that the next few days will see them with- drawn, as the proximitg of such heavy armed forces is looked upon as a potential menace to peace. ‘While the joint liaison commissions are understood to have begun their operations, two Britisi’ officers and two officers of the Ulster special con- stabulary form the northern commis- sion, with headquarters at Clogher. The loulherzl commission comprises two British and two provisional gov- ernment officers, with their base at Monaghan. They will apparently in- stitute a sort of patrol on each side of the border, keeping In touch with each other and using their influence where it may be needed in the in- terests of peace. It is stated unofficially that the de- cision to release the Irish republican army foot ball players from the Derry jail was reached when the northern government informed the British gov- ernment that it had abandoned Its intention to prosecute the men. Lon- don_thereupon instructed the viceroy | THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C., MONDAY FEBRUARY 20, 1922. STAR ESSAY CONTEST ENTERS LAST LAP AS WEDNESDAY NEARS All Manuscnpts Must Be in detors Hands or in Mails by Mldmght of the Twenty—Second “The final lap of The Star's $1,000 prize essay cofitést.on the subject “The Arms Conference and Its Signifiéanc found many pupils in the public schools today writing their compositions, whioh must be in the hands of 'the contest editor by ‘Wednesday, or in. the malls post- marked before midnight of that date. In wirtually all the schools the teacherp are supervising the actual writing of the essays. The contestants -have but three more, days {n which to write their compositions and submit them to the contest editor. Many essays already have been received by the contest editor, and the rivalry for the eighty-eight cash prizes to be award- ed the winners is expected to increase. In addition to cash awards, some of the winners will be paid additional honor by having their essays published in The Star. The two grand prizes of $100 in each of the two classes into which the contest has been divided, are the is supposed to have been due to a mistake, occurred on the northern side of the border. Belfast remaine quiet, and the cost of the recent violence is now being reckoned. Aside from the numerous deaths and injuries, there are mone- tary claims for compensation amount- ing to more than £500,000. Two of the four members of the northern liaison commission already have been appointed—Col. Sutton and Maj. Clemson, representing the British authorities. The names of the men to represent the special constabulary have not yet been designated. Oh the southern commissio; Col. Allgood, recently in command at Londonderry, will be the chief British representa- tive, with Lieut. Col. Montague Bates and’ Lieut..Col. Boys 2s his alterna- tive colleagues. The Dublin military authorities have appointed Dr. Ward as one of their representatives. The other has not yet been named. The duty of the two bodies will be to act in common for the preservation of peace along the frontier. Neither section will cross into the territory in which the other is operating, but they will be in close and constant communication. DE VALERA STILL POWER. ' supreme goals of every contestant. The fact that a grand total of $1,000 in all is to be distributed adds to the interest in the competition. Contestants on Homor. There will be forty-four prizes, to- taling $500, in each of the two classes. Besides the grand prize of $100 in each class, thers will be awarded sec- ond prizes amounting to $50 each for both classes; two prizes of §: for third honors in both classes, and. in addition, five awards of $15 each in both classes, ten awards of $10 each in both classes and twenty-five awards of $5 each in both classes for essays of merit in the order ,indicated. It is again emphasized that the con- testants will be placed on their honor to receive no aid whatsoever in the actual writing of their essays. They are, however, urged to consult the dally press, authorities on the sub- ject and any other available source of reference for information concerning the arms conference developments. Extra copies of the tules for the contest can be obtained from the in- formation bureau of The Star, on the seventh floor of the new Star build- ing. PLAN CONFERENCE ON TARIFF ISSUE House Republicans Asked to Meet Senate Finance Com- mittee Late Today. Ranking republfcans of the House ways and means committee were in- vited today by the majority of the Senate finance committee to a confer- ence to discuss the valuation plan to be written into the pending tariff bill. The conference will be held late today. The invitation from the finance com- mittee majority followed the state- ment of Chairman Fordney of the House committee, on Saturday, that a RECTOR OPPOSES SOLDIERS' BONUS Rev. Dr. Stires Says Ex- Service Men Deserve Better Fate Than Bribe. The soldiers’ bonus plan by sales tax or even by bond issue was criticised by Rev. Dr. Ernest M. Stires, rector of St. Thomas' Episcopal Church, New York city, in his sermon at memorial exercises commemorating the birth of George Washington, under the aus- pices of the Sons of the Revolution yesterday afternoon at the Church of Epiphany. Dr. Stires told of the drafting of millions of American men to fight in the world war, how they went to Europe and fought, and then returned to this country. “The men returned, in many cases to find their former places filied,” he continued. “While they were hunting for work they witnessed an orgy of extravagance in the life around them. They had many disappointing, irrita ing experiences. With increasing in- sistence they demanded what has come to be called .a ‘bonus.’ They have listened to speeches by good politicians and bad, by patriots and demagogues. s they do not know Wwho can be believed, they have main- tained their demands. Take them ail in all, they are as just and intelligent as they are brave, and they are not excelled in these qualities b: similar body of men in the worl Why do we not tell them the truth; why net show respect for their heads and their hearts? Deserve Better Fate Than Bribe. “The men who offered their lives for us deserve a better fate than to be bribed, cajoled and exploited for political purposes. The men who al most starved in front line trench vhen food could not reach them and yet had the courage to go over the top. driving back a powerful foe, and ingeniously exercising _ initiativ which disturbed and broke tb enemy’s morale—these men may be trusted for intelligence and patriot- ism. All thoughtful men know that a substantial bonus cannot be provided at present by taxation without peril to the country’s very moderate pro: perity. They krow such taxation will increase unemployment and bring widespread suffering. The resulting criticism would be shifted by poli- ticians if possible to the shoulders of the service men. No one who honors them wishes to contemplate the loss of any of the honor which €hould be theirs forever. “Similar difficulties beset the pro- posal to meet the situation with a Has Strong Sinn Fein Grip, But Dissatisfaction Is Spreading. BY WILLIAM H. BRAYDEN. By Cable to The Star and Chicago Daily News. Copyright CORK, February 20.—Eamon De Valera is still a power in the Sinn Fein movement, it was apparent fere today, following Sunday's great demonstration during the leader’s personal appeal to the peoplé to re- pudiate the free state treaty and stand by the republic. But such a meeting as that held here Sunday affords no sure indica- tion of what the electors will do. De Valera is inclined to exaggerate his hearers’ agreement with him, and there are large masses of voters who were never in the Sinn Fein ranks. The army turned up in new uni- forms at a meeting Sunday end all appearances indicated larger support for De Valera than had hitherto been expected. De Valera's line was quite rigid. His view, enforced in a vigor- ous speech, was that the republic exists today,and that the dail eiresnn has no legal power to disestablish it. Heldiscounted the approaching appeal the people by decia: e el o pooplee e chotce! Pelections would evident of a break in the solidarity of the republican army. SAY IT WITH SONGS. Troops and Crowds Pay Their Re- spects in Dublin Streets. By the Associated Press. DUBLIN, February 2 (by mail).—A to order their freedom. A party of { party of demobilized “black and tans” class B specials challenged a Cross- ley tender bearing a number of Sp cials to the Cavan county line yester- ‘The driver of the tender did not stop, whereupon & member of the challenging party fired, killing Con- stable McEnnis. The incident, which A revival of the qulalte Slovakia. shapes and designs, Compot Considering the rare to $10, Unus,ua‘ll Art Gl‘arssv;rare glassware may be found in these ex- 1mpor‘atxons, Among the variety of rich colors, distinctive jonquil yellow, decorated with black bands, shown in. illustration.. y Indelcent. amber, amethyst. royal l)lpe and sky-blue hues are included in our ghowing of - es, Fruit Bowls, Vases, Candy Jars, Bulb Bawlp Powder Jars and other objects. prices are exceedingly Muonab’c. from 31 l!‘lS F STREET and 1214 to 1218 G STREET Hours—3:48 to l.a_ ) marched to a Dublin railway station the other day singing to a well known tune the words: “Does any one want to get killed before we go?” The crowd retaliated with the chorus popular in children’s games: “See the robbers passing by.’ famous Bohemian from Czecho- are artistic pieces in ity of this ware, the if the Senate adopted a bill with a foreign valuation clause the House would rewrite it with an American valuation provision “and let the Sen- ate try again. The foreign plan already has been agreed on tentatively by the Senate committee majority, which has be- guri rewriting ad valorem rates in the House bill on that basis. Besides Chairman Fordney, Repre- sentatives Green of lowa and Long- worth of Ohio are to attend the inter- committee conference, which was called in an effort to smooth out differences between the two commit- tees on the American valuation plan and prevent any disagreement de- veloping after the long fight which ill ahead of the tariff bill in the Sen- ate. 40 FRESHMEN BOUND IN FIGHT TO FINISH WITH COLUMBIA SOPHS B the Assoclated Press. LYNBROOK, N. -Y., February ¢20—Jt took .the fire departmen:, the potice foree and all the town officers and practically every resi- dent of this hitherto peaceful Long Island village to quell a battle between freshmen and sophomores of Columbia Univer- sity early today. After fire hose pointed at the combatants had stopped the fight ten students found themselvas in the town lockup, one was nursing wounds inflicted by an automobile before which he was thrown in the scrim- maging; a score were bathing discolored eves or applying lina- ment to numerous bruises and forty freshmen found themselves tied hands and feet, captives of the sophomores. Fifty sophomores had rushed an inn where 150 freshmen were having a dinner. ' 7= bond issue. Let us tell these men the whole truth of the way in which the payment of a bonus at present will affect the finances of this country the slowly returning prosperity: th new enterprises waiting a good chance to start; the old enterprises waiting a favorable opportunity to begin again. ‘Will Find Loyal Answer. “Let trustworthy people make this plain to them and you will find them answering with a generous loyalty complete co-operation which _ will amaze the moral skeptics. Washing- ton himself would tell us that he never led finer men than these, and I think he would appeal to us to tell them the truth and trust them. Mean- while, the rest of the people are not deceived, and they will know how to deal with load rs who lack patriotism and sinceri The serv es were carried out alon, the lines planned by the late Rev. Randolph H. McKim, who was many vears chaplain of the District chapter. The services were conducted Rev. Canon William Tayloe Envyd chaplain of the Sons of \h! Revolu- tion, who was assisted by R F. Bratenahl, dean of, the Washing- ton Cathedral; Rev. Thomas Edward Green of the American Red Cross and Rev. Dr. James E. Freeman, rector of the Church of the Epiphany. —_— WILL SEND DELEGATES. Seven governments of Central and South America already have accepted invitations to send delegates to the pan-American conference of women to be held in Baltimore April 20-2: Acceptances have beén received from Peru, Chile, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Nica- ragua, Haiti and the Dominican Repub- lic, and word has been received at the, league headquarters here that virtualiy all the republics of Hispanic Americo, as well as the Dominion of Canada. have given favorable consideration to the invitation. “ is for ADAMS, the first man to make chicle into chewing gum. Never mind what chicle is—just remember what a wonderful gum e made out of it! '