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The Washington times., 1926-03-27

Art and commerce met IN com.
bat in hearing of the radio loud
speakers in Washington and vicin-
city last highland commerce, with
flood of cod liver oil, sent art
sksdding to the hitherward!
If the gush of oil had only been
withheld five or ten minutes, the
District of Columbia, Maryland. Vir-
ginia and contiguous territory
would have heard Maria Jeritza
prove she has one of the loveliest
of voices. and uses 1t in the most
understandable way. But the
sacredness of contracts must be
preserved. Radio station WRC
was to get but half an hour of
time for the Victor concert-and
half an hour it got, not one minute
more.
Which Is why WCAP came in
ON the dot Of $50 with the WIKI,
lngs. and that Is also why some
thousands of irate people owning
radio receiving sets win write to
their congressman today, de.
manding the enactment Of some
sort OF legislation that win un.
scramble the wave length sftua-
ton. The Victor hour Of music
last night, from the listeners
standpoint, was one Of the most
important programs presented
during the year. In Washington
and vicinity, where one wave
length Is shared by two impOr-
EAnt stations, only two Of the
three international famous artists
ON the Victor program were
heard. One Of these had been
heard before, another has been
familiar TO listeners for years
through his photograph records.
greatest sopranos Of the world,
was 3 stranger TO radio. She it
was who was cnt off af the
beginning Of her first number.
Jeritza and Gogorza were the
stars of the most satisfactory Vic
tor hour Of the year. 1t might be
said in passing The great soprano
was in fine voice and sang each Of
her five numbers with finish, and
such fine understanding Of their
meanings that not one Of her listen.
ers missed single thought the
music was composed to convey.
The liquid. mellow baritone of
Emilio de Gogorza was never heard
TO better advantage than in the two
groups Of songs he presented
for vocal exhibition, and for the dis
play OF what Is greater-an appre-
citation OF the poetry the songs were
intended to bring to the hearts Of
all who heard them. Efram Zim-
balist. the violinist. seemed just a
bit air-shy. IL one may use the
term, and played without his usual
fire and enthusiasm-but with per-
feet technique.
The Washington times., 1926-03-27

1910 p. m.-Radio nature talk
from the Geological Park, The
Educational Value OF Zoo" by
DR.. Frank w. Ballou, superintend-
ent of schools Of Washington, ar.
ranged by Austin Clark Of the
Smithsonian Institution.
1880 b. m.--Meyer Davis Swanee
Syncopators, broadcast from the
Ewanee ballroom.
1880 b. Morgan recital by Otto
r. Beck. broadcast from Crandall's
Tivoli Theater.
WMAL-WasIlingtOn 212
Z p. m.-George Bruce and his
Happy Collegiate Orchestra.
3 p. Sunday Closing Laws
and What They Mean to Washing
ton" address by Joseph A. Burkart,
member of the public order COM
mittee Of the Washington Board Of
Trade.
S:l5 b. m.-BiIly Gedney in a
group of popular numbers. Edith
Reed at the piano.
Radio Concerts. Etc.
7:35 D. m.-Herman Neuman. pi-
anist, talk on program OF symphony
concert to follow at Metropolitan
MuSSum Oh Art NcW AOEh, WN4
1921.
Sis D. -shakespearean Hour.
1.-The Tempest. New York, WEAF
(492).
$50 b. m.-New York Philhar-
monte Orchestra. New York, WIZ
(455l, and WRC 1859. Westinghouse
Band. Pittsburgh, KDKA (SO9J
$50 p. m.--Irma Redo. French
songs, New York, WGBS (310.
$40 p. m.-CarroIl Drake. pianist,
In program Of compositions Of Percy
Granger and Cyril Scott, New York,
WGBS (316).
IL (midniglt- - Ford and Glenn
and Ralph Emerson in the WIS
Twin Wheeze." Chicago. WIS (345l.
Dance Programs
3 p. m.-Barn dance program az
four hours, Nashville, WSM (282).
The Washington times., 1926-07-22

died ON the way TO . hospital and
the clerk Steven Frefield. - in q
serious condition.
Revenge is believed to have been
the motive for the shooting, for,
as far as can be determined there
was no attempt to rob the store.
According to neighbors, Rodack, m
repelling a robbery last year, killed
a bandit, and it is thought the gun
men may have been seeking yenge-
ance. -.
The gunner, travelling IN big
blue sedan, arrived at the. store
about 10 o'clock, and two OF their
number entered the store. A mo-
ment later the two were seen 10
back from the place, their reviewers
barking.
The Washington times., 1926-07-22
ROBBERS RAID
Pr | ms PAIRS
~ intermittent News Service

NEW YORK, July 22.-Five
bandits slapped Cupid III the face
and took away his bow and arrows
early today when they invaded
Rrookiyn's Lovers Lane" swooped
down on couples In so automobiles
ana escaped with betweenn $1,000
and $40 900 loot.
with unromantic thoroughness.
the robber band visited one light.
dimmed machine after another. col.
Iecting jeweIry and pocketboolEs. In
most cases the spooning couples
were unaware OF the robberies until
II came their turn to contribute.
Charles varsalSis gave the alarm
to police. Most Of the couples were
too self-consclous to make COM
plants.
The Washington times., 1926-07-22
CHICAGO TRACTION
LINES SPURN UNION

CHICAGO. July 22.AThe Chicago
surface lines today refused to con-
slider employees demands for q scent
hourly wage increase.
The rejection capped a series Of
meetings extending over week and
was based company officials an,
nounced, on the ground that to
grant the raise would eliminate its
annaul net earnings.
The employees received the an
nounced without comment.
The Bolivian government has
taken steps to encourage the de-
velopment OF that country's rubber
forests.
The Washington times., 1926-07-22

Throughout America" Dr. Nor
gan said, there is a large religious
community, but the handicap Of ex-
cessive wealth is great. Since pro
hibitlon came into force, however,
there has been an excellent improve
ment.
although there is great deal ef
Illicit traffic in liquor. generally
speaking, the nation as whole,
particularly in the rural areas. has
benefited greatly. 1t is not only
the present generation that Is to he
considered; 1t will be the coming
generation to which prohibition will
make the big difference this gem
Grafton win be totally ignorant Of
the evils Of the saloon. /"
DR.. Morgan believes that the cir
culated tales of Americas immoral
The Washington times., 1926-07-22
browns
IN RIVER

Forced to take refuge from the
intense heat by swimming in the
canal yesterday, Walter f. Ham
burg, 10 years old, 1854 Four-and.a-
hale st. s. W., met a worse fate
when he became exhausted and was
drowned.
The boy, accompanied by six
friends, was swimming in the canal
just east of the Chain Bridge, and
but short distance from one of
the most heavily Travelled roads in
the District.
All had jumped from the deck
OF an old scow. This performance
was repeated a number of times,
when Hamburg's companions saw
him sink and rise struggling to the
surface. They attempted to save
him, but, being unsuccessful, they
shouted for help.
Although many automobiles were
passing along the road, only one
stopped and an unidentified man
ran to the canal and Owed IN. He
was too late, however. since the
unfortunate youth had already gone
down for the last time.
BY the time the harbor police
had arrived to retrieve the body
from its watery grave, all Of the
drowned companions had become
completely unnerved. Several were
crying.
Those who accompanied him on
the fatal swim were Gwynn Hellon,
1900 Twentieth st. NJ. W.; Marie
Collins, 457 / st. s. W.; Anna Cal
lahan, $40 Mclean Ave. s. W.; Her
bert Taylor, lit Four-and-a-half
st. s. w, and Frank Governs, 1923
Four-and-a-haIf st. s. w.
The man who dived into the canal
in an attempt to save the boy, failed
to leave his name with the police.
The Washington times., 1926-07-22

purposes must be discontinued at
once.
"The contracting with an indiVld-
ual or firm to perform a duty or
exercise an authority imposed or
conferred by law upon a Govern
ment department, is not author
led" McCarl declared.
A contract made between the
navy purchasing officer at New
York and DR.. WifasAm Campbell, OF
Columbia University, providing that
Campbell should act as an advisory
metallurgist at a salary of $500 a
month was involved.
McCarI said that payment OF
Government funds for this purpose
should be discontinued July /.
The Washington times., 1926-07-22

Jazz age and flaming youth are
greatly exaggerated.
You are told In England Of re-
Iigious extremes. such as hymns
played BY d jazz band" he said,
''but these are in decided minority.
Religion is strong In America,
and will continue to be so.
The Washington times., 1926-07-22
GUNNER SHOOT
JEWELER
By international News Service

NEW YORK, July ga jeweler
was shot and killed and his clerk
wounded today when six gunner
standing on the sidewalk in front
of a Broadway jewelry stone rid
died the place with bullets.
A. RodAck, owner Of the store,
The Washington times., 1926-07-22
N CARL CHECKS
| NAVY SCIENCE

Ruling that naval contracts with
private persons for performance of
services in connection with scientific
tenaarch constitute an "unauthor-
lied practice" Comptroller General
J. r. McCarl today notified Secrs-
tary OF the Navy Wilbur that pay
ment OF Government funds for these
The Washington times., 1926-07-22
38 Coats

An exceptional group of Sport and Dress
Coats in a variety of smart styles.
Regular Prices SIS to 81 600
$29, Tomorrow Only. =. IL
The Washington times., 1926-07-22
CLAIMS SELF DEFENsE
IN VIGIL ANTE,S DEATH

PARIS. Tenn. July ~. Taking
OF testimony in the trial Of Clogs
Martin for the murder OF Thomas
Evans, Vigilante leader. began here
today. following completion Of q
jury late yesterday.
Fifty-eight Of the 150 special
The Washington times., 1926-07-22

venirefnen were examined before
the Jury was selected.
The killing. the state contends.
grew out OF q series Of raids made
by vigiIantes Of this community on
moonsnine stills III the hills. The
youthful defendant claims self
defense.
The Washington times., 1926-07-22
Riches Called Burden
To u. S. Churches
By r. A. WRAY
INTERNATIONAL Newa 1910

LONDON July 22The greatest difficulty Of the church
in the United States the task of overcoming material
wealth. which, many cases. the only thing thought Of
Dr. Campbell Morgan famous preacher declared here his
Gate after absence Of years 1.-THE United States
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-19
French and Belgian
Francs Go to Lowest
Point in History

New York, May 1S-P)-The
plunge of French and Belgian francs
to the lowest prices in history around
2.73 cents today was attributed by
American bankers to the continued
flight of capital from these countries
combined with heavy speculative SELL
ing of the exchanges in foreign cap
itals.
Explaining the loss of confidence
in the French financial situation at
home bankers who have handled eX-
change transaction for the Bank of
France asserted that the franc was
the victim of vicious circle" re-
sulting partly from uneasiness over
the outcome of the debt funding
agreement.
Fears that the debt settlement
would fair of approval contributed
to the steady depression of the franc,
it was said, while the currencies con-
tinued to drift to new low levels
made 1t increasingly difficult to re-
concile the French to the debt fund
ing proposal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-19
Pilsudski Tired,
Seeks Rest After
Great Polish Coup

Warsaw. May 1s.-D-Marshal Jo-
seph Pilsudsky. who overthrow the
Witos government. ousted the presi-
dent of the republic after military
rising and took control of the power,
is suffering from exhaustion. Those
close to him declared that all he needs
is rest. and he himself, after several
sleepless days and nights while fight
ing was going on in the streets of the
capital rather pathetically on Mon
day said that he could sleep and
sleep"
Pilsudski's star. for the moment at
least, appears to be waning. The mil
itary hero who by swift stroke over
threw the government and captured
the city is too modest to allow his
name to stand as candidate for the
presidency. to say nothing Of listening
to the demands of his friends and sup
porters that he declare himself die
Lator.
The socialists and radicals have de-
serted Poland's idol because their ap-
peals for the dissolution of parliament
and the establishment of Pilsudski in
a dictatorship have failed BY reason
Of this failure to display the iron
hand socialists and radicals are de-
nounciDg the revolution as needless
shedding Of blood. something which
Pils1dski endeayored to avoid and over
which he is most regTetful.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-19
Court Rules on
Creed to Be Taught
At AndOver Seminary

Boston. May 1s.-(P)-The situation
at Andover Theological Seminary,
Cambridge, where the faculty under
state supreme court ruling must
teach and subscribe to the Calvinist
creed, came before the Massachusetts
Congregational conference at It's meet
ing today. The conference commended
the trustees and board of visitors of
the seminary for their attempts to
bring about a solution of the situation
but voted to take no further action at
present.
II. LeBaron Sampson, chairman of
the business committee. said that the
court decree had placed the trustees in
a very embarrassing position" The
professors had all felt it necessary to
resign because of the requirement of
strict adherence to the creed. The
decision. however. merely said that the
institution must be conducted along
the lines indicated AS long as posi-
Bile" and thus opened the way for an
other test case to determine whether 1t
was now possible.
The creed requires its adherents.
among other accounts. to maintain the
creed lin opposition, not only to athe-
lists and infidels. but to Jews, Baptists,
Mahometans, Arians. Palagians, Anti
nomians. ArmeniaSs. Socinians. Sabel-
lians, Unitarians and Universalists."
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Emphasize Fear
To Disarm at Big
Conference at Geneva

Geneva. May 1S-lP1-Nations will
fear to disarm. because other nations
actually weaker but potentially
stronger. can in the long run conquer
them that is the supreme stumbling
block to disarmament which doomed
today at the opening session of the
preparatory commission.
France mentioned it; Belgium over
whelmed in the great war. empha-
sized 1t anxiously. and Premier Mus
selini'S spokesman even declared:
IF you do not take account of every
kind Of partial military strength in
country. then you show a desire to
weaken a weak state and strengthen
a strong one"
From the United States came a
message which evokes consftfera bic
favorable comment, as manifesting
sincere American determination to
cooperate in the huge problem of
disarmament and as showing sympa-
thetic knowledge Of the complicated
questions facing other nations. which
make the limitation of ornaments
difficult. though by no means impos-
sible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-19
Old Sol Warns
Up the East a Bit

New York, May 1S-[P)-The east
today perspired in weather which
though hardly above normal. still was
so much warmer than the unseason-
ably cool spring that 1t seemed like
July instead of May.
New York City enjoyed variety
of temperature ranging from about SO
degrees in the early mornisg at 20 at
noon, which made the days average
Of 81 degrees. Highest a year ago to-
Gay was So.
Portland. Me-, had the warmest May
IS in years with a temperature of
IS at noon. while the mercury mount
ed to so degrees at Boston at P. NJ
Colder weather was predicted for
the entire eastern territory tonight,
with clouds or rain in some sections.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-19
Governor Smith Indicates Will
Sign Referendum Measure
Passed by Legislature-De-
clares States Ratification of
18th Amendment Was obs
honest Approval'-Sees No
Harm in Voting on Question

Albany, N. Y, May 1S.-(P)-Gov-
ernor Smith indicated at hearing
late today he would sign the Karle-
Phelps bill, passed by the 1926 leg
islature, which calls for statewide
referendum on the prohibition ques-
ton.
The measure furnished the peo-
pie of New York state their first le-
Ultimate opportunity to express their
views on prohibition. The governor
said 1.-The ratification of the 18th
amendment by the state legislature
of the state OF New York was dis
honest approval"
when the majority party" Gre
publican) found it could not mus
ter enough votes" he said, sit re-
sorted to the caucus and thus put
the ratification through.
There never has been any real
expression of what the people of the
state think of the whole question.
I'd like to have it settled for once
and all. Find out for once what
they really do want. What harm
will come from it,"
Arguments for the drys were pre-
sented by Canon William Sheafe
Chase. president of the New York
Civic League. the organization which
requested the hearing. The Wom-
ems Christian Temperance Union
was represented by Mrs. Ella A.
Boole, national president.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-19
Plan Organization
Republican Clubs
In All Counties
STILL BELIEVE Big
TRACT OF LAND LIES
NEAR THE NORTH POLE.

New York. May 1s.-P-Despite
negative findings of the Amundsen
expedition. it is still probability
that there is great tract of land
between the North Pole and Alaska,
In the opinion of sponsors of the Amer
lean Arctic expedition which leaves
this summer for polar regions with
three airplanes for three to five
year survey.
Robert Anderson Pope, New York
engineer and chairman of the expedi-
TONS organizing committee, issued a
statement today asserting firm belief
was still held in the existence of
such land; that Amundsen's observa-
tons, though of great assistance,
were by no means final.
He said that, at most, Amundsen
could have inspected less than 10 per
cent. of the region between Alaska
and the Pole and that because of his
flying height it was deemed likely that
even had he flown over land it would
have appeared to his observers to have
been ice.
The American Arctic expedition, fl
nanced by prominent alumni of Har-
ward. Yale, Princeton and the Univer-
sity of Pennsylvania, and with Lieu
tenant Leigh Wade as chief pilot,
plans to make a detailed survey of the
great district which has been one of
the worlds great mysteries and es-
tablish sovereignty of the United
States in whatever land might be
found. To facilitate further air navi-
CATION of the Arctic, permanent bases
will be established at Wainwright,
Alaska. Herschel Island. Canada, and
on any new land discovered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-19
CHAIN STORE OWNER
POUNDS $25,00O,OO0
EDUCATIONAL FUND

New York, May 1S-(P)-Estab-
lishment of a $25,OO0.O0O rud for
philanthropic and educational pur-
poses by Sebastion S. Kresge. chain
store owner. was announced today on
beralf Of the Kresge Foundation,
which will administer the endowment.
A gift of 100000 common shares
of the S. S. Kresge Company valued
at current market prices in excess of
$4,000 900 has been made byn Mr..
Kresge to the Foundation.
Under trust provisions, the shares
will be held intact. but will be uti-
lized as collateral for occasional bond
issues. The first of these will be for
S1O,O00,000, the proceeds to be de-
voted mainly to the. purchase Of real
estate.
Through his banking representa-
tees Mr.. Kresge indicated that he
will make additional gifts, to main
tain a perpetual fund for charity.
The kresge foundation was formed
two years ago with fund of $4,000
600 set aside by Mr.. kresge.
Revenues from the properties pur-
chased by the bond issues are ex-
pected to swell the income derived
from dividends on the Kresge shares.
which at the present rate will yield
100000 a year. Eventually, it is
anticipated, the foundation will have
an annual income of several million
dollars.
Only tentative plans have been out
lined for the Kresge foundation SO
far. but it is expected a permanent
organization under Mr.. Kresge's
guidance will soon begin a survey,
looking toward definite program for
giving financial assistance to educa-
tional. charitable, and religious en-
terprises.
The great chain Of five and ten
stores, which form the foundation
OF the kresge fortune. was started as
kresge in Detroit in 1897. Today
more than 800 stores are operated
by the kresge Company in many of
the leading cities of the country.
When first incorporated in 1912
the S. S. Kresge Company had an
authorized capital of only $1,000
600. Today it's authorized capital is
100000. while the current market
value Of its shares approximate $170.-
100000. Other interests, such as the
kresge Department Stores Company,
have added to Mr.. Kresge's fortune.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-19
N. E. Daily ASSN
Elects at Boston

Boston. May 1S.-(Pt-William J.
Pape, publisher of the Waterbury,
Conn, Republican-American was
elected president of the New ENGLAND
Daily Newspaper Publishers Asso-
citation at their annual meeting here
today. Other officers elected were:
Vice President Robert l. Wright OF
the Haverhin. Mass. Gazette; treas
urer, Charles J.. Fuller of the Brock-
ton. Mass, Enterprise; secretary
James NJ. Langley of the Concord,
y. H. Monitor
Labor problems were discussed
The meeting was addressed by mar.
vey J. Kelly, chairman OF the speclAi
standing committee OF the news
papers publishers ASSOCIATION.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-19
AMUNDSEN PEEVED
over PUBLISHED
ACCOUNT OF FLIGHT

Nome. xAlaska, May 1S.-tPI-Ra-
old Amundsen showed signs Of great
perturbation when he learned an ac-
count of the flight of the Norge over
the North Pole ahd been written by
Col Umberto Mobile, and published.
There might be something in
there / would want to deny" ex-
claimed Amundsen. commander of
the expedition. as he pleaded yainly
Nome Nugget to let him read No
bile's narrative before publication.
The account by Mobile, designer
and constructor of the Norge and
her first pilot on the fight which
began a week ago today, was radioed
by him to Benito Mussolini. premier
of Italy. Mussolini received the
narrative in Rome and the Associ-
ated Press telegraphed, cabled, and
radioed it to the Nugget.
The Nugget, a four page closely
printed paper. which next to the
News Miner at Fairbanks. Alaska,
is the farthest north member of the
Associated Press, did a record
breaking business yesterday after
noon.
Nearly everybody in Nome, see
ing Amundsen around the Nugget
office and noting signs of his dis
pleasure as he left, hurried to the
place at publication time. AS fast
as the press could turn off the pa
pers. they were snatched by pur-
chasers.
Il am afraid the crowd was dis
appointed" remarked George s.
Maynard, publishers of the Nugget,
and four times mayor of Nome. IT
do not believe there was anything
radical In the Mobile article though
1t was certainly a good interesting
account of the Norge's wonderful
exploit"
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Floods Subsiding
In Italian Rivers
Situation Still Grave

Rome, May 18-lR-The rivers
and streams in northern Italy, which
were transformed into raging tor
rents by the heavy rains, lasting in
some places for ~ consecutive hours,
are beginning to fall. This In indicat-
ed in reports from Turin. Piacenza,
and other sections of the northwest.
Flood conditions In northeast, how
ever, have not abated, while hun
dreds OF square miles from Piedmont
to Istria are still under water, with
the inhabitants living in improvised
camps. The river Pc was dropping
slowly this afternoon.
The general situation Ii still grave.
even worse than in the foods of 1907
and 1917.
Thousands Of soldiers and Red
Cross workers are engaged in relief,
food and clothing being supplied TO
the sufferers from various relief
stations which have been established.