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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-08-24
THE DRIGIBLE H-2
BREAKS In TWO;
AND TAKES FIRE
GIANT SHIP BUILT IN BRITAIN
FOR L. =. NAVY Is WRECKED
on FINAL FLIGHT; AMER.
CANS ABOARD
(By the Associated Press)

London. Aug 24.-Thc giant airship
zR.2. purchased by the United States
from Great Britain, exploded over the
city of Hull today. according TO ad-
vices received here shortly after
o clock this afternoon. The airship
is a wreck in the river Humber.
The airShip was passing over Hull
in fine style when suddenly it was
seen TO break in two. Instantly there
were terrific explosions and the air
saip burst into flames and commenced
to descend. Three parachutes We're
seen to leave the ZRe.
Tugs and other crafts Of all kinds
put off from shore for rescue work
Immediately after the disaster was
witnessed. simultaneously Il corps 81
ambulances dashed to the pier and
took injured members OF the crew TO
the infirmary as they were landed.
Two dead and u number Injured
were landed from the river and con
voyed to the Hull infirmary.
Burning fragments Of the airsh'p
lelched dense columns Of smoke and
flame which extended for hundreds
Of feet along the surface OF the
water
Eve witnesses say at least four mon
descend from the burning airship by
parachutes. Three men were seer
hanging from one parachute.
The explosion in tho big dirigible
were OF such force as to wreck many
~ the windows Of store fronts In
,he center Of Hull.
\ message from Hull received short
ly before Z p. M, said the airship's
captain had been rescued. Some bod
les. the message added, had been re-
covered.
London. Aug. e4-It was learned
that the American officers on boarn
the dirigihlc were Commander Louis
II. Maxficld. Washington, u. G., Lieut.
Commander Emery Coil OF Marietta,
Ohio. Lieut., Marcus II. Eastcrly, Wash
ineton, II. G.. Lieut.. Henry W. Hoyt
Clearwater. Fla. and Lieut. Charles
q. Little. Ncwburypor,, Mass.
Ol,lahomans on Board
Tulsa. Okla. Aug. 2l.--lncluded in
the non-commissioncd personnel OF tho
crew OF the ZR-2 were James n. Co,.
ins 4 Oklahoma City, and Charles w.
Frank Of Wynoka, okla, as riggers
Americans Aboard
Washington. Aug. 24.-Navy de-
nartment officials. ON being informed
NJ the explosion Of the dirigible ZR.2
through press dispatches. expressed
the opinion that mon, than seven to
dozen Americans were aboard the
big craft.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-08-24
Americans Aboard

Washington. Aug. 24.-Navy de-
nartment officials, ON being informed
NJ the explosion Of the dirigble ZR.2
through press dispatches. expressed
the opinion that mora than seven to
a dozen Americans were aboard the
big craft
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-08-24

Vienna. Aug. 2i.-The treaty OF
peace with the United States was
signed at | o'clock.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-08-24

Tulsa. Okla, Aug. 2l--lncluded IN
the non-commissioncd personnel OF tho
crew OF the ZR-2 were James n. Cc,.
ins 4 Oklahoma City, and Charles W.
Frank Of Wynoka. okla, as riggers.
Evening star., 1921-03-15
Fashions of the hour the hour at The Hecht Co.

One of many new
dresses at $25
Magnificent in mode, making and materials
Puppyskin taffeta and canton crepe vie
with each other for first place. Then come
the always modish tricotine, satlns and crepe
de chimes.
At least 1S different styles ruffled and
bouffant with long lines emphasized
dresses for all from the slender miss OF 10
to the of matrony figure!
All the newest spring shades with gray, navy
and beige predomnating, envened with brilliant
touches of cooring in beading, embroidery smart
ribbon trimming
Sizes 16 to 20 and "a to AZ.
Evening star., 1921-03-15
the oxfords

: Walking oxfords in brown
kid, brown calf, light tan calf
and black calf.
Both straig h t tip and
brogue types.
Evening star., 1921-03-15
Boys pajamas, $l.O9

Dutch scrim curtains, 98c set
enent tquahtys Grim curtains
yards long hmsn
$125 oil Opaque New Sunfast
window Shades $50 madras, 79c yd.
Pequot and Utica seamless Sheets $l.75 -
of
A@ 1000 huck towels, lOc
Iaess 9: = eorben s husx .a sss ~: eeea e5sy tsA
Evening star., 1921-03-15

Not in years have we
had such women's
Silk hose at
'S5
And not in years has any
sale developed such an en-
thusiastic response.
But consider what is here, full
fashioned ingram silk hose-qual-
ity silk from top to toe. Rich,
lustrous black; sizes 8 to 10.
(Main floor. south annex.)
Evening star., 1921-03-15
Satin
canisOles, 89c

Tailored, some with inserts Of
embroidered georgette an d
others with hand-embroidery
and lace as trimming.
Evening star., 1921-03-15
Such coats and
wraps at $25
/ODe Ike eEetcb


They certainly look like many. many
dollars more, and the choice is amazingly
unrestricted.
Choose from
quilted black satin coats
knit wool capes with brushed wool collars
flare polo coats
-beIted polo coats
fancy stitched wraps
plated sports coats
ripple cape coats.
These in fine suede and wool velours, polo
cloths and suedenes
Colors: Rose, copen, Pekn, navy, rookie
and tan. Sizes 10 to 20 and 81 to ~.
apparel shops, noor)
Evening star., 1921-03-15
Continuing Sale of

Women's low shoes, $7.75
The sale that brings you shoes-the latest
spring 1921 models in the most wanted feathers and
NNors!
Both dress and practical styles included of them
skeched
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-11
Elao Etiduette

10 the Editor o. the Evcnir0 Public Ledger
Sir-Ths American LezIoh Of Massaohu-
salts deserves commenda;lou Tor the cam
paiEn Il has Instituted 20 spread the know
edge o. fas etiquette. and It is u th.ng that
the Legion IN this city gould DO well 70
follow. For neag!y c1nturE and ha'f
the American people hayo been very proud
OF the emblem OF their country, OU' during
the last fiVo years tie display O? the stars
and Stripes has increased to an as'on!eli.rg
dsKree. There is probably no coun'ry--rer-
ea!nly no large Courtr"--n which ma
ttonsl ras is moro freely used than IN the
United Ststes
II Is s:ranEa however. tHa' . people
which uses It's flag 80 'reoi" should 90 often
use Il improperly. An officer OF tho army
or navy shuddcrs he Taia;s along tno
streets at tho Ignorance so frequently dis
played with the flag. on one building he Will
sec a rag 20 hung that It Is technically =
hurry call fo- help. On another Il tatered
piece OF bunting pS,vpH that no one IN au-
Do hauled down at sunset. When tho haS
10 at half.stafr y should tndics.H mourning,
but the real reason that Il Is not unusual 20
soo hags 4: hGlt-stRf Is ro' i.U excessive
death rate. but excessive !Hdpicrce. Some
body has beer TOO lazy 70 pull = 70 tho top
OF its stan
In the pamphle, "Our rag" which ~
being distributed free by the N"ssacAuset'a
Legion. the proper Use OF the hag Is ';ear.E
set forth. Any ono who goes IN for nag
hyins should be sure that r. knows exact"
how 70 do Il p~ope7ly. = would he better
not TO show aaG ~ a.. than 70 dispiay =
carelessly. II. T.. ".
philadoph.a, October 81, 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-11
Give Preference to Ex.servIce Men

TO the Editor Of the Evening Pubuc Ledger:
S!r-Tomorrow an unknown eE-servico
man will be laid to rest In Arlington Gene
terry and Will be accorded the greatest honor
ever paid soldier in this country. Today
hl% body lies on the catafalque In tho ro-
tCnda Of the National capitol at Washington,
y, c., place heretofore reserved only for
the great men Of our country. hut who cap
be more great than this unknown hero who
gaVo his lito for our freedom shattered
beyond recognition?
IL Is well We 30 honor our heroes who
nave died. Tho honor !s TO show the ap.
precIatIon Of tho country 70 those who are
HlIng' But how must ex.Bervirs mon feet
about this sort Of outward dIsrlay. when in
mo hearts OF the great masses OF our pcopl,
u're Is showr 10 evidence OF appreciation.
Ihere are Just as great living heroes, and
many OF these arc standing around today
meal or where thoy VIII sleep tonight. This
I,'9 uetd nero Is accorded all honors. but those
i',hg heroes can 70 begging or starve
W one seems TO be willing TO sivo the
eN-service man u M I wish all tho men
VINO read about the services at Arlington
Cemetery tomorrow would ask themselves
4iaNc ] done what could to help these
service mon, who have done 90 much for
ms. to bette their condition? Have
SHOWN tho proper appreciation for the sacri-
ana have for tho protection thoy havo
given me-"
II you feel this way--and every true
American shou'd--then look around and Sou
"ill not have much trouble finding man
with service button On his coat etandlng
on 'ome corner waiting for something to
happen. waiting for Americans to wake UP
and DO him Justice. Give him arst a uuuaro
meal, then inquire as to hls needs Does
he have clothing to keep him warm" Then
the next thing to do Is to give Mm work,
or II YOU cant do that. hclp him 10 nnd II.
'le needs the helping hnnl
BODY "7th employment at their dlspusa,
should single out tho ,N-servIce man Arst.
g. B. =,
Philadelphia, Noycmbo- 10. ia"i
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-11
Letters to the Editor
Children for Christmas

NJ tAs Editor Of the Euerino Public Ledger:
eir--As am fond reader OF your
Evxrfso PuBLiC LEDGER, also lover OF
children, having Ave little ones of my own
loyins all alike, l read OF Fathers Day.
Mothers Day. holidays and birthdays ou'
why not an Orphans Day?
We pass children on the street day atteF
day with hardly u ahoe on their feet. seem
frrly happy but when nighttime comes
ana no fond mother or daddy TO whisper
kind words tC them or to tuck the warm
covers around their chins, that's the time
they long for that good might caress ana
that loving kiss just the same as the Movers
In spring open their petals in the morning
longing for the dew.
Back in the days Of our Lord didn't '''
cay "ChIldrsn come unto Me that you may
30 sheltered and fed'7 Why not come O.
US who are not blessed with the source OF
he spplnsss-children--ta some poor orphan
ever, tho Christmas holidays and let Them
see, perhaps something they have never
enjoyed IN their little lives before merry
Christmas and happy New Hcar'
Think brothers. how happy you wouI"
feel TO see their eyes glowing Win ths
very fire OF aoniration and happiness fouha
only through a daddy and mother love !
have found through personal experience ihet
next 20 mothers love that child can love
and admire It's lover only as mother owes
her baby so God love them all. FROM
ono who has been an arden; lover OF mem
ali. GEORGE w. NEIIbN'
Efankforj. Phlla. November :. lOGl,
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The unfaIrness Of Greed

To INC Editor ot tho ErcuifO Pubnc Ledger:
slr-rhe city government frequently ex-
presses concern as TO the large number OF
unemployed In this city nnd appoints com
nlittees TO look after thelr wants and secure
for then. employ mcnt. Wow many Jobs have
tkeso committees found for the men they
arr supposed to holy? / dsrs say none. In
stead OF City EIalL tryiDg 10 help out tho
unemployed It sccnS-ei they DO. when they
have Jobs to distribute, is to further assist
trose who can be OF advantage to then,
politically.
VIII cito case as an instance. Several
doors from my home lives = politician. H.
has 4 gyOd-pay!ug position at city Hall,
maIdug. I am sure. sufficient money TO sup
port hIs family when his son came cut OF
school recently he placed him IN "A good
position also at City Hall. and thorc arc
also two Of his daughters employed BY tho
city sovernmcut in clerical positions.
know what salary tho husband gets, for ]
four working IN ono famIly. am sure, must
mako FROM $4,000 to $1,000 = yOar
Contrast this With my own fanlil2 Ny
husband recently lost his position in one
Of tho larg" stores In this city, AMI my
two sons, both Of whom saw servlor IN
France, have had little work. 10 do p!uce
their returr. and at present they u-" not
employed The only one in the family en-
p,oycd Is a stenogrUpher. You can uuagine
the strain that is hcing felt at HON" oo w"
see what littlo money wo had saved FAST
dwindliIIs away.
II this condition fair? Yet am sure
there are many other greedy families such
t,s named above, and Il IL the duty 0f our
city EUvcrnnont to play fair in their dis
position vf work, and feel that there should
be n strict rule that only one position to
each family should be given out b. city
Hall instead OF making the wNOl" tAiuG n
family affair, for which the city hus 10
pay dearly. MRS. ". W. 9.
Philadelphia. November 10, l9@I
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-11
Directions In Astronomy

rc the Editor o. the EventnG Public Ledger;
Bir-Answering Constant Reader whose
questions appeared in yesterdays Forum
would think a good treatise on rhysicaI
astronomy combined with practical OoserFt'
tion OF the heavens on n fcw clear hlSI'e
would remove his difficulties
This old earth OF ours r"rolveb from ""s'
10 east not from north 20 south; nor does
Il 70 wabbing through space like drunken
man The North or Polar star never SETS
II is about 40 degrees abOy" the hcri1on IN
this latitude, but only about 20 n the Sta't
Of Florida At the equator 4 SINKS to the
horizon, whlie farther south Il IS Ne.o" thv
sarth and therefore invistbc. Con|erseIF'
This proves the contention Of guessing sc.""-
tists and astronomer that the world IL
sphere Notwithstanding tho pleas advanced
recently by the Zonsts.
In regard to tho second GIHFton. y h'n
going down CIV by means OF ladder 70 'he
center OF the earth would provided the noe
was too small 10 turn round, b" oohsNu 20
20 UP (?) TO the AntipoGes feet hrSt, USING
his toes instead Of his fingers on the runss
OF the Ladder. In tho STAR" realms OF
space there are no such terms AS Gown
and up" All directions are Up 10 the
man at the crnter oc gravity.
These two words are used N 4 re!etN'
sense only when applied 20 planets By thor
particular inhabitants In othe" "oros'
there Is no sOsoluto down" Or up co"-
sidered Automatically. ".
Philadelphia, November Q, 1901.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-11
Words In English Language

To ths Editor o. the Evening Public Ledger:
Sir How man" words arc the-o IN tho
English language" Were many added dur
Ing the year? S. J.. j.
Philadelphia. Novemoe. =. 1877.
The var has ADDED some n"v words to 'hs
English .aUguag". The Euglisch language
contains approxtmatoi: 700. 900 words. OF
this tota' nearly oue-haf consists OF scien-
tifc termInology seldom met outside Of text
BOOKS. and OF archaic. obsolescent or ob5o-
lete tcrms.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-11
Rieh Spendthrifts

10 tte Editor o. the Er"uinO Publ'c Ledge:
SIT is incONccIvabl" 20 NE why 90 many
people tcrate tho rich because they arc
spenGthrtfts Invariably whenever tho sub
ject Is discussed sbou. capital and labor,
you hear some one bring VI the subyect.
Mr. So and So has Just built mansion
that has cost several million dollars'; Mrs.
50 and So has given a ball introducing her
daughter witch cost her $4,000" otc. They
ssein 70 think It dreadful the way these rich
people spend their money
r" my mind nothing is more ridiculous.
Let the rich spendthrifts go ahead and go
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-11
THE PEOPLES FORUM
Various Suggestions to Help the Unemployed

tho limit. II Is fer better for them 10 dis
tribute their money than to hoard IT, III
the rich man builds a Palace where does the
money go7 Into the pockcts OF the loborer'
the carpenter stone mason, decorator. the
furnIsher the upholstered, etc. In this ploce
n great many employees ore necessary hnd
II giveH work 20 many 70 keep tho estab-
lishmcnt in condition.
II tho women spends n small fortune on
a ball. lot her do Il. 1t gives tho florists
work, the caterers and decorators, the dress
makers, etc. cannot SEQ tho argument
that tho rich should be criticized for their
suendthrift habits. There may be another
side to the question. and l would liko TO
hear II from other Of your readers, for l
may be wrong IN my opinion and am willing
10 be convinced W. l.. r.
Philadelphia November :, 1921
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-11
Soldiers Compensation

TO shs Editor Of the Evening Public Ledger:
Bir-Just word about the bonus o.
soldiers compensation. II we do not get
something the eX-seryics men VIII certainly
be justified IN believing that we are not
setting a square deal. The railroads go.
compensated and 80 did many other concerns
and now | see that tho Government IL con-
siderinE the refunding OF ten millions Of war
debts OF our allies, l think that II the
United States can do all OF these things Il
can do something for the soldiers.
EX-SOLDIER.
Phil Iadelphia November ., 1921
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-11

20 the Editor o; the Evertn0 Pubic Ledger:
slr-Wuh reference to the ui.Ttes YOU 70
sa,,st for tho fair OF 1926. would hE" 20
suggest that we call II Tho Worlds
Brothers Exposition" Il Will snow that
W. are not using the Yankee blum when We
say ''brother" to our neighbors across the
water.
Every one Will know u II 70 ~ a ''"orld'o
s1pos!t!on." Give tho world 10 understand
Il 10 to be a. get-tosether meeting for a..
nations 10 demonstrate the suu meaning OF
tho term brother"
CHARLES VAN DE TELDE.
Chester. Pa. October 81 1927
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-11
suaaests TItIe for Fair

70 the Editor Of the ErcninG Public Ledger;
sir--For the forthcoming Philadelphia OK
hibition In 1928 wish TO submit tho FOL
lDwins title: The Stupcndous ENhibition.
1.-THE whole world 70 be welcomed,
Penn--Stapding with outstFetched hands at
the very heart Of the city,
'N'Us-Eyery Phiadslph!an welcoming tho
world to the City Of Brotherly 1--we.
You. Penn and Us 10 surely Comprehen-
sive enough. and stupcudous Is surely big
enough. Foreigners might rather enjo" the
joke Of the name \. u. {.
Philadelphia November O. 1921,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-11
Questions Ans1Uered
To Tell Direction by Watch

70 the Editor o. the Ererin0 Public Ledger:
Sir--llow can you tell directions b. ?
watch y. =. =.
Philadelphia. November Z, 1921
Let tho watch lie fat in our hand, wstl1
tho hour hand pointing toward thc SUI. The
Ioiut on tho circe half va! between ;hq
hour hand and I2 VIII bo directly south
in the Northern Unm!sphe-" and dircct!y
north - the Southern Hemisphere.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-11

Letters to the Editor should be as
brief and to the point as possible.
avoiding anything that would open
a denominationaI or sectarian dis
cussion.
No attention will be paid TO anony'
nous letters. Names and addresses
must be signed as an evidence OF
good faith. although names will not
be printed II request Is made that
7 they be omitted.
The publication OF a letter Is not
20 be taken as an Endorsement OF its
views by this paper.
Communications will not be re-
turned unless accompanied by poatr'
axe. nor. Will manuscript be saved.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-11

help ME locate the following lines, which
quote from memory
Here IS the true test OF u.nn. 80
stunted, unbelicving callousness surrender 30
blind forcs-hut tho harmonious adjustment
Of what Is Interchangeable I'm life the cain
supremacy Of tho spirit over its rIrrum-
Btances-the dim aim OF every human SOUL
j. L. !.
Philadelphia, November ., 1921
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-11

To the Editor Of the EreninO Public. Ledger.
Slr--I5 II possible for you 20 B!ve me the
nnmes OF all tho different religious scots IN
the United States and tho name and ua-
dress Ot the head Of each
ALRERT =. HOPKINS.
Phlladc phia, November s. 1921.
To answor this question properly would
require more space thur Ia s,t our disposal,
as there are ffty-e!ght denominations. You
Will find a list OF them On Page 90 OF Volume
XII Of tho New SChntc-HerEog Religious En-
cyrlopedia as well AZ tho number OF mem
bers OF zach denomination. Under tho head-
inEs Of these denominations N this sans on
cyClopcdia you can secure N" headquarters
oc each. THIS encyclopedia Will be found 4.
all large public libraries.
"E. D. C."--The official ro~.- " ~anAdt
IS tho sugar maple.
'Nirs I. 9. H."-Presioert Hardtns -
a Baptist. Vice President Coolidge sttoHds
tho Congregational Church. Hughes Il 4
Baptist. DENLY Is an EpgCopa!!a3.
&c. G. G"-"Dived" 's rho p-.,sr-ei
form In the past tense, lrstead Of "dove,'
as "Hs dlyed Into The luss.' l2t no doyo
into tho iaIe
It y. N."-T-,iymon. .:. ,>o ra,-, and
rnarl1o corps was reoperec septsrnber 10,
and rrI,s,nent ~ the army Erss -oopsnsd
sroruy before that ia's
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Poems and Songs Desired
q Patriotic Poem

70 the EtUor Of a., E,ertng "ub,t~ Ledoer
sir-Who waU ths America poet Vac
wrote tho lines:
How sleep tho brave who s'Ch to rest.
b. all their couHtrys wisEea blossdI'
SAMUEL T. CURRY.
Philadelphia, November D. 1921
These lines we're not written bl ar Amer
lean poet but by an Engllsh puot. William
Collins. They are quoted from ode he
wrote In I748.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-11

Tho Peoples Forum will appear daily
In tho Evening Public Ledger, and alss
In the Sunday Public Ledger. Letters
discussing timely topics will be printed.
as well aA requested poems, and uuos-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-11
Wants Location Of Lines

To the Editor Of the EveninU Public Lsd0or;
Sir--wiIl you kindly ask some reader :
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EAMBoATs--REsORT :.
: :, ,nl..m,r ERICSSON LINE

For Baltimore q Washington,
-. g., Norfolk and the South
Daily Service except Sunday. Frelght and
Passenger. D o'clock r. MI Saturday, 3
o'clock 7. ~, from Pier 3, =. Delaware ave.,
Philadelphia,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-11

"E. D. c."---The official ro~.s " ~anAda
5 mo suKar mhps.
Evening star., 1921-08-21
MASS MEETING TO BOOST
STADIUM FOR DISTRICT
William F. GUIDE Will Be One of
Speakers Inaugurating Cam
paign Wednesday Night.

William F.. GUIDE. member Of the
! rent commission, has been placed on
the list of speakers who will address
an athletic mass meeting at Central
High School Auditorium Wednesday
night, when plans for the organiza-
tion Of District athletic association
and the erection of great stadium
in Washington will be discussed.
Preliminary organization work is
| in the hands of a committee consist
ing of Ben J. Summerhays. John H.
Haas and DR.. M. S. Shefferman. B. A..
ings Bank. is treasurer.
I'VE are in this because we want
Washington to have such a stadium, !"
said ME-. Summerhays yesterday. 1--WE
intend to render an itemized account
Of every dollar collected and spent
In order that the public may know
that this is no enterprise for private
gain. The plan now is to have the
meeting elect its own officers and to
perfect temporary organization
Wednesday night. which will be
merged into permanent organiza-
ton later II the plans materialize-
MT: summerhays said many of the
had Endorsed the plan and that Rem
resentative Foster of Ohio, who was
instrumental in raising the fund for
the great stadium at Ohio state
OnlVefslty, his alma mater, has
promised to assist in plans for oh
taining ta national contributions for
49,, Ihe purpose Of the proposed or
ganization is to promote national and
International sporting events at
washington and to provide a Suitable
place where such contests NAV he
nem. 1t will also have the function
or supervising athletics and see that
all. III events are contested in accordance
Win national sporting regulations.