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Chinata Hin Canal

The imperial Canal Of China has .
total length Of 200 miles, which ex-
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Evening star., 1926-04-12
MUSIC
MISS BEDFORD,s RECITAL,

"Ragamuffin, by John ireland, and
Seguidilla," by Albeniz, were the
most favored numbers in the concert
Of Dorothy Bedford, pianist, at the
Chevy Chase School last night. The
former, by the English composer Of
the modern school. is q rollicking and
altogether intriguing recital piece,
and Miss Bedford interpreted 1T with
ali its native charm Of naive abandon.
'SeguidilIa.' likewise a modern num-
Der. was an excellent example Of the
swift-moytng and colorful Spanish
dances Of which Albeniz is master.
Miss Bedford opened her program
with the Carnival Mignon" suite OF
Edouard Schuett. The three numbers,
"Pierott the Dreamer" 'HarleQuin's
Serenade" and "Polichinelle." while
perhaps not as familiar as other num-
bers rendered or as vivid as Ara
hesque," by MosZkowSki, which fol-
lowed the suite, were alive with
tremendous feeling. The Juggleress.
another Mcszkowskt fantasy. was like
wise played with the inspiration and
technical skill 1t deserved. THE
Maiden's WISH" Chopin-Liszt con-
trast piece of unusual beauty. and
Joy of Autumn" by Mcdowell,
short, catchy and symbolic number,
and like THE Juggleress." a lighter
favorite, were also enjoyed.
Miss Bedford. who invariably In
cludes Chopin in her programs, last
night played his well known "Noc-
turne in Z Major" ''Etude in F' and
'Ballade in A Flat" displaying q
thorough understanding in this mas
Ter in her skillful Interpretation.
Evening star., 1926-04-12
COLONEL WILLIAMS
TRIAL IS STARTED
Guests at Dinner Given for
Gen. Butter to Be Called
as Witnesses.
p7 the Assnc, ated prese.

hy tlS AesEssaieu fTTebN
SAN DIEGO. Calf. April IA
Preceded by q salute of 13 guns. her
aiding the arrival of Rear Admiral
Thomas Washington, president of
the court, the court martial Of Col.
alexander =. Williams, on a charge
of intoxication preferred by Brig.
Gen. Smedley -. Butler, opened at
The Marine base here at 10: 80 o'clock
this morning.
4 handful Of spectators and two
score news writers, photographers
anu telegraphers We're in attendance.
Whether Gen Butler would be
called to the witness stand today was
problematic4l. AT the Naval Hospital.
where he has been listed as a patient
since few days after Col. Williams
arrest, it was announced the general
would rot be prevented by illness
from testifying, his health having i'm.
proved considerably in the last week
or two.
Witnesses expected to be heard dur
ing the course Of the court-marttaf
include the marine officers and their
wives who were guests of Col. and
Mrs. Williams at the dinner in honor
Of Gen. Butler. officers present when
The colonel was placed under arrest
and Navy and civilian surgeons
qualified to give expert testimony on
intoxication in general and Col
Williams condition in particular.
a rear admiral, brigadier general,
three colonels and three captains com
prise the court-martial board appoint.
Cd by Secretary Wilbur. Rear Ad-
,ntral Thomas Washington, comman-
dant OF the twelfth naval district, with
headquarters At San Francisco, will
preside.
Evening star., 1926-04-12
GOVERNOR IS HURT
IN MORO BATTLE
Outlaws in Philippine Prov
ince Fortified-Constabu-
larry Sends for Aid.
BY Cable to The Star and Chicago Daily News

By Cable TO The Star and Chicago Daily News.
MANILA, April 12.-The newspaper
La Opinion has received q special dis
patch from Lanao saying the entire
province is in commotion over the
outlaw uprising which Gov. John
son is attempting to subdue with the
native constabulary under his per.
sonal command.
Repeated assaults on two cottas has
failed to reduce them and Johnson
has wired to Manila for immediate
reinforcements. Five other cottas.
the dispatch says, are now fortified.
making seven strongholds for the
Moros
In today's encounter two moro con-
stables were seriously wounded. Ap-
parently the Moros are well armed
and without fear. firing even upon
coast ships passing the shore near
their cottas.
The outlaws are accused OF cattle
rustling. They have recaptured their
cottas and entrenched for defense
against further constabulary attacks.
Constables from other points, includ-
rushed to Lanao.
Gen. Rafael Crane, commanding the
constabulary, states that Lanao gen.
orally is peaceful and that the present
troubles are with marauders.
They wounded Gov. Johnson slight
~ in the neck. killed one constable
and wounded 10 others. Twelve out
laws were killed.
Gov. Gen. Woods plans for infus-
ing more American official strength
into the constabulary are opposed by
Filipinos. During the World War
American officers resigned and volun-
teered for service in Europe, making
it necessary 10 employ Filipinos. High
school graduates were taken and non-
commissioned officers were promoted.
But the rules have since been revised
to permit more than 80 per cent of
the officers to be Americans. of whom
about Is have been named recently
and sent to the officers school at
Baguio.
fCopyriEht, 1925, by Chicago Daily News Coz
Evening star., 1926-04-12
LEGION COMMITTEE
MEETS HERE TODAY
Rehabilitation Workers Open
Fifth Annual Conference
at Racquet Club.

Members and representatives OF the
national rehabilitation committee of
the American Legion from all sections
of the country opened their fifth an
nual conference here today at the
Racquet Club, About SO persons In
terested in the relief and re-educat1on
of disabled veterans are attending the
conference, which win continue three
days.
The conference Is held always In
Washington for the purose of BRING
ing together field men and members
of the Committee of Two HUNDRED"
interested III legislation and admins
tration of the laws for the relief OF
veterans and for the purpose OF sug'
gesting extensions and notifications
of the existing law. Representatives
of the leglsla tive and administrative
branches OF the Government, as we'll
as members of other ex-service organ
izations, Will take part.
The conference agenda provides in
part for visit tomorrow morning to
the groups of ex.service members Of
both the House and Senate at the
Capitol. The conferees will be ad-
dressed by Gen. Frank Il. Hines,
director Of the Veterans Bureau, dur
ing the course of their meeting.
Evening star., 1926-04-12
BOY WHO FLED JAIL
CAPTURED IN CAPITAL
Arrested by Maryland Policeman
Youth Dug Out Of Lookup.
Held in Auto Theft Case.

After once eluding the quest of
local detectives by digging himself
out of Jail at North Beach, Md,
Charles A. Burgee. Is years old, 1910
street. was arrested on the street
here yesterday afternoon on charge
longing TO Rudolph, West & Co.
On being notified Saturday that
Burgee was held in the jail at North
Beach, Detective Davis Of the auto.
mobile squad went to the town and
visited the little lookup to find that
Burgee had dug himself out. It is
charged that Burgee and q companion
drove to North Beach in the car and
when 1t became stalled in the mud its
license number was observed by a
Maryland officer as that of q car re-
ported missing. His companion
escaped, but his identity is known TO
the police who are searching for him.
Evening star., 1926-04-12

q day on which there should be rest
and religious service. Mr.. Darr replied
that the parents In the National Capt.
tai are teaching their children proper
observance of the Sabbath.
Mr.. Landlord, author of the bill,
stressed that the main purpose behind
the legislation was to prevent en-
ployrnent of large numbers OF men
ON Sunday In tearing down buildings,
erecting edifices, or engaged in street
work. Mr.. Darr answered this by
advising the committee that no con-
tractor except in cases OF great emer-
gency Will employ large gangs on Sun
day because they have to pay twice
as much for Sunday work.
Figures Declared False.
In reply to the contention that Sun
day is becoming a day of debauchery
and disorderly conduct. Mr.. Darr said
that the Police Court on Monday
morning disproves this claim, because
the arrests are made on the previous
Saturday night, and not on Sunday,
when the people are enjoying whole
some recreation
Mr.. Burkhardt, speaking for the
Washington Board OF Trade, said that
that organization had taken action at
its regular meeting with an attend
ance Of more than 500 in opposition to
the Sunday blue law legislation, with
only 4 out OF the 500 members favor.
ing such Il measure.
He emphasized that It IS purely q
civil proposition. and not at all a re
ligious proposition, and should be
treated on those grounds, entirely
aside from religious pressure.
Rev. Sanford 3. Horton of Lansing,
Mich, secretary Of tho Religious Lib
erty Association, said he voiced the
majority sentiment in Michigan as
opposed to this legislation, that the
State Legislature had rejected a SINH
lar proposal and that the people OF
Michigan want to stand by the faith
Of the founding fathers.
His remarks were largely III the ma
ture of q refutation of statements
OF the Michigan Lords Day Alliance,
on March 16, when the hearings closed
with q near-fist fight between Mr..
Womer and a moving picture photog-
rapher.
Mr.. Horton presented affldavits from
more than a score of church organiza-
tions and prominent business concerns
of Michigan in which they denied posi-
lively that they are in favor OF the
Sunday bill for the District.
The hearings were indefinitely con-
tinued.
Evening star., 1926-04-12
Today in Congress
Senate.

Final arguments on both sides
OF the Steck- -Brookhart senatorial
contest were made on the floor.
with a vote to be taken at
o'clock.
Organizations in favor Of the
volstead law fred their opening
guns in opposition to any modifi-
cation Of prohibition before the
judiciary subcommitteeS.
Agriculture committee is sttN
considering various farm relief
measures.
A bill placing new requirements
on railroads with regard to bills
oH lading was heard by inter-
state commerce committee.
judiciary committee held regu-
lar executive session to pass on
routine business.
Joint committee on leasing Of
Muscle Shoals Is concluding the
task of compiling bids for pres
entation to Congress.
House.
House today votes on naval air
construction program.
District day in the House set
aside and committee on interstate
and foreign commerce has the
floor for today and tomorrow.
Commercial aviation bill under
consideration in House.
judiciary subcommittee of House
District committee continued hear
ings on Isankford Sunday blue law
legislation In caucus room, with
vigorous speeches In opposition by
representatives Of Washington
Board oe Trade and Chamber of
Commerce and by Rev. Sanford B.
Horton, secretary Of the Religious
Liberty Association OF Michigan.
Joint subcommittee of Interstate
and ways and means committees
continues hearing on Mills alien
property bill.
subcommittee Of post office COM
nittee considers a bill on coYnpen"
sation of fourth class postmaSters.
Committee on agriculture con-
tinues hearing on relief measures.
Judiciary committee continues
hearing Of Gen. Andrews and 9TH
crs on border patrol.
Banking and currency commit
Zee continues hearing on stabiliza-
ton Of prices.
Irrigation committee considers
Boulder Dam in executive session.
Evening star., 1926-04-12

Lebanon. Pa; Mrs. William E.
Chamberlain. representing Congrega-
tional women: Mrs. Herbert j. Cur
ney, representing New England and
Massachusetts law enforcement com
mittee, Wollaston, Mass: Mrs. Fred
Crawford. Massachusetts law enforce
ment committee, Watertown, Mass;
Mrs, Frank G. Porter, New Haven,
Conn. representing law enforcement
committee; Mrs. George F. Rook. sec
retary, Rhode Island law enforcement
committee; Mrs. Elida j. Card. repre-
senting New Hampshire law enforce
ment committee; Mrs. Harvey j.
Flint. acting for chairman of Rhode
island law enforcement committee;
Mrs. Henry W. Farham, New Haven.
Conn: Mrs. Samuel J. Bens, New
York. chairman, woman's law en-
forcement committee.
Mrs. George c. Hall, Mrs. Edwin
E. Aubrey, Mrs. Elliot Brown. Mrs.
Robert Patterson, Mrs. Chauncey
Hamlin, Mrs. Albert Lamb, Mrs.
Leigh Colvin, Mrs. e. A. Steele, Mrs.
Clarence c. Macy, all OF New York
w. T. C. u; Mrs. a. Haines Lippln.
colt, law enforcement committee OF
New Jersey: Mrs. II. A. Franz, W.
r. C. U, New Jersey; Mrs. z. Huddy,
D. A. r.
Church Women Representatives.
Miss Mabel Vaughn. Federation
Church Women, New Jersey; Miss
Margaret Fort, League of Woman
Voters, New Jersey; Mrs. l.. H. Rob
bins. state Federation Women's Clubs;
Mrs. Albert f. Lamb, women's work,
Federated Churches, New York; Mrs.
Frank w. Copley, Mothers Club. Buff
,, falo, N. Y; Ohio State chairman sends
report to be presented by Mrs. Pea
body Clara Wood Derr, member Ohio
Legislature and chairman Cleveland
women's law enforcement committee:
Mrs. William Harrison Cade, chair
man State law enforcement committee
of Illinois; Mrs. Nellie n. Somerville,
Jackson, Miss, member of State
Legislature: Mrs. w. s. Hill and Mrs.
Art Brown, members of South Dakota
law enforcement committee; Mrs. Al
bert Tower, representing Missionary
Federation Of Women of Detroit; Mrs.
Helm Bruce of Kentucky: Mrs. T. j.
Robinson of Iowa, Mrs. r. H. Potts.
representing Methodist Woven of
Virginia and International Missionary
Union of seven Evangelical churches
OF Rhichmond. Va; Mrs. j. e. l..
Davis, president Friendly League Of
Christian Service and Business WO-
men, New York City.
Evening star., 1926-04-12
700 Suspected Aliens Held.

NEWARK. N. j.. April IL @.--
Federal agents and police yesterday
rounded up 700 suspected aliens in
Newark's Chinatown and held them
for questioning. Five were arrested
on charges of violation of the State
prohibition enforcement act.
Three patrol cars made more than
90 trips.
Evening star., 1926-04-12
Shrine for Holy Memories

Memorial Rejecting Pool and Tidal Basin
beautiful
the Columbia
armed forces of the World War.
place military be held
the classic structure will serve a dual purpose.
simplicity, will
who made the
will
the sacred crypt of the
favored.
Your contribution the 100000 the memorial whether be
500 $1,000 intermediate should
all the 10000
shrned, who means the
(Signed) FRANK MOVES,
Chairman District Of Columbia Memorial Commission.
MEMBERS OF MEMORIAL COMMISSION:
Charles A. Baker, Isaac Cans Frank 3. Noyes,
Cist Blair, John NJ. Gleiner, c. Logan Payne,
Edward F. Colladay Z. Lester Jones, Julius l. Peyser,
John Joy Edison, Edward B. Mclean, Anton Stephan.
Mrs William Corcoran Eustis J. R.. Mcdonald,
Evening star., 1926-04-12
TIGER GIRL" RELEASED.
Wife of Whittemore Still Under
Indictment for Robbery.

NEW YORK, April IL OP).-NIrs
Margaret Whittemore, Tiger Girl
wife OF Richard Reese Whittemore,
robber band leader, now facing trial
for murder in Buffalo, n. Y, was
freed from custody on her own recog-
nizance today. The indictment charg
ing her with first degree robbery will
stand and she may be tried on 1t at
any time.
Evening star., 1926-04-12

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guardians even after evidence has
been presented by members Of Con
gress and by others of such un-
scrupulous conduct.
1.-THE proposed amendments to the
veterans act of 1924, which were re-
ported March IL by the veterans
committee OF the House, do not con-
tain any amendment changing the
Objectionable features of existing law
which have proven so unsatisfactory
and have led to the scandals men
toned" said Mr.. Kindred.
ITO meet this situation and to elm
mate the appointment of guardians
by the State courts, the constitutional
question in cases OF insane or incom'
petent veterans having property To-
Gated in any State and subject TO the
protection of the courts of that State
has to be considered.
II yesterday had a personal inter
view with Gen. Frank I. Hines, Gi~
rector of the Veterans Bureau. on
this and other phases Of my proposed
amendment, in which / plan to elm
mate the appointments not only OF
guardians for incompetent veterans
but administrators OF the estates of
deceased veterans by State courts. so
that any moneys or equitieS due such
incompetent or deceased veterans
from the United States Government
may be dispersed and paid directly to
the LEGAL beneficiartes OF such veterans
directly by the Veterans Bureau.
Would Conserve Funds.
"I have consulted able attorneys and
they advise that from the viewpoint
of saving unnecessary expenses and
delay to the veterans and their de-
pendents. as we'll as the scandals re-
sulting from the present system. my
amendment will prove adequate"
In commenting on the Unnecessary
expenses, Mr.. Kindred calls to atten-
ton that commissions paid to Mr..
F'enning were as much as 10 per cent
of the entire estate"
Continuing his explanation OF the
bill, Mr.. Kindred says: I'm my inter
view with the director OF the Veter-
ans Bureau on the provisions of my
proposed amendment and in an In.
terview later with one OF the legal
advisers of the Veterans Bureau in
charge Of the department of guar.
d,anship and administration. both ap-
proved of the chief features of my
amendment.
I'm my discussions Of the subject
with them I emphasized particularly
the Importance OF getting rid of any
system Of fees to be paid out Of the
estates or equities of veterans"
Mr.. Kindred calls attention to the
fact that his amendments provide that
all moneys and equities due from the
United States Government to any vet
eran shall be paid directly to the vet
eran without being subject to any
judgments or any claims of any kind
against the veteran or his estate.
Evening star., 1926-04-12
700 DRUSES SLAIN.
French Dead Is in Recent Fight
ing Southwest of Damascus.

PARIS. April IL CP-Havas dis
patches from Beirut. Syria, say the
Druscs lost 700 men in the recent
fighting between the French and
tribesmen in the Hermon region
southwest of Damascus. The French
losses are placed at IS killed, three
of them French regulars. and 4S
wounded.
Evening star., 1926-04-12
PRESIDENT AIDS WAR MEMORIAL
yAE WAITE HOUSE
WA wAsHiNOTOh
s:arch IS, 1928.
Ny dear iir. Eoyess

Gy dear lr. Eoyes.
Enclose is "a contri button to assist in
erecting Potomac memorial those members OF
the Military and Naval forces from the District OF
Columbia who served in the World Var. This Is an
exceedingly worthy proposal, not only because It Is
fitting testimonial to the admiration which Is held
for those who made this great sacrifice but also
account OF the appropriate ind beauti fal memorial
which 1t 10 proposed to erect. It will be both an
TO the already pleasing surroundings where
1t Will stand and OF practical in giving Of
band concerts want to express my appreciation for
ene service you and associates render
1ng and commend your proposals to tho people Of the
District.
Tith ktndest regards, I ar
Evening star., 1926-04-12
PRESIDENT GIVES
TO MEMORIAL FUND
Commends Plan for Doric
Temple to District Heroes
of World War.

Adding the weight of his infiuenc"
to the movement to erect in Potomac
Park a memorial for District Of g.
lun1bia armed forces In the W-orId
War, President Coolidge has preseLt
ed personal contribution toward the
100000 needed and has commended
tho Exceedingly worthy proposal ,o
the people Of the District"
The Presidents letter to Frank T.
Noyes. chairman of the memortal
commission, was made public today
as the campaign for funds opened IN
earnest, with many forces carryina
tho patriotic cause direct 10 III.
people.
President Coolidge praised the !oca
war memorial mot only because II il
a fitting testimonial to the admiration
which Is held for those who made
this great sacrifice, but also on az
count of the appropriate and beautifl
memorial which 1t is proposed u"
erect"
Evening star., 1926-04-12
Or. Joseph w. Blosser Dies.

ATLANTA. Ga, April 13 R).-Dr.
loseph w. Blosser, 81, manufacturer
nd religious worker, died here today.
Evening star., 1926-04-12
BUSINESS MEN HIT
SUNDAY LAW PLAN
AT HOUSE HEARING

Continued from First Page.)
Evening star., 1926-04-12


this great sacrifice, but also on AZ
count of the appropriate and beautifG
memorial which 1t is proposed y"
erect"
Cites Practical Value.
The memorial, II was pointed out %,
the Chief Executive. would ''be bot
an addition to the already pleasing
surroundings where Il Will stand ami
of practical use IN the giving OF balo
concerts" The site for the memoris
is in a grove of trees in Potomac Par
between the Lincoln Memorial refie"'
ing pool and the Tidal Basin.
II want to express my appreciate
for the service which you and yc'E
associates are rendering" wrote Pres
dent Coolidge, "and commend you
proposals TO the people Of the d.
trict"
With the Presidents Subscription g.
the memorial setting an example fo,'
all District residents. the campaign s.
expected TO take added impetus and
grow rapidly toward the 100000 goa
Bishop Praises Plan.
Right Rev. James j.. FreensaH
Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese %
Washington, in an announcement
prior to his sermon yesterday after
noon at Bethlehem Chapel called at
tent.on to the District war memcria..
and declared the project merited sup.
port from Washington generous
and immediately" His remarks and
sermon were broadcast, as usual. hE
WCAP.
Such A memorial, Bishop Freenar
said, should be erected by populal
subscription and not by grant Of
Congress. since the structure was -
be a tribute directly from the people
here to their own. Congress he ex
plained, had authorized the project
and created the commission in charge
of the campaign.
Declaring that the pressure OF
many things in modern life had
tendency to make the public forgetfU
of those who gave all they had Tor
their country" Bishop Freeman eT
"nemorialize the deeds Of thes.
men" He hoped the project wou.G
be favorably received and that Wash
ingtonians could be depended upon
to make the campaign to raise III.
necessary funds, success.
Will Convene Draft Boards
Throughout the Government serv
ice, chief clerks In every Department
ana GSldDLSIlAcI4L nave ppSICd W.
,etins informing the Government
workers Of the memorial. and an
nouncing that the chief clerks Will re
ceive subscriptions,
Daniel J. Donovan, District auditor
who was director Of the draft durinl
the war, today planned to call mee'
ing of all members of the draft board
which administered the selective law
| in Washington. Such Il gatherine
Mr.. Donovan believes. win have dee
| interest in q memorial to the thou
sands of men who went through the
| inducted service system here.
A beautiful picture of the memorial
photographed from the actual model,
| is to be shown at all the principal mo
ton picture houses of the city durint:
the week The film showing the me
mortal was made by the Harry II.
| Crandall organization.
Subscriptions TO the memorial
| which is to take the form OF Il circu
| lar Doric temple of marble, may /"
sent to the chief clerks of the Govern
ment departments, to John Pool
! treasurer of the fund, at the Fedora!
American National Bank, or TO tn