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Evening star., 1927-12-09
D. c. CHILD LABOR
BILL INTRODUCED
ZihIman Measure Provides
Minimum Age of Ia in
GainfuI Work.

Chairman Zihlman of the House
District committee today introduced a
bill to regulate child labor in the Dis
trict of Columbia. 1t provides for
minimum age Of IA in any gainful
occupation except agricultural work
or house work, performed directly for
the child's parent or legal guardian
outside school hours, or in connection
with the child's own home.
He explained that this eliminates
the poverty exemption in the present
child labor law which allows employ
ment of children from II to IA years
of age, which, though now in prac-
tice. is limited by the school law to
work outside school hours. 1t also
eliminates the present exemption of
employment in the service of the
Senate.
Certificates Asked.
The Zihlman bill provides that en-
ployment certificates be required for
all children from IA to 1S years of age
for work in occupations for which a
minimum age of ID is fixed, these GER
tificates to be issued by the depart
ment of school attendance and work
L d
child must present specified evidence
of age the same as under the former
Federal child labor laws, because the
present child labor law is indefinite
and apparently allows an affidavit to
be accepted as evidence. The child also
must bring written promise Of en-
ployment, signed by the prospective
employer, specifying the nature of the
work and stating that the employer
will return the certificate when the
child leaves his employ.
If the child is under 16, he or she
must be examined by a school physi-
clan or physician appointed by the
Board of Education and receive a cer-
development and physical qualifica.
tions to perform the intended work.
A new employment certificate is not
to be issued until the child brings
the new promise of employment and
receives another physical examina-
ton.
A child under 16 also must present
his school record showing that he has
completed the eighth grade if employ
ment is to be during school hours.
Regarding hours of labor, the Zihl-
man bill puts a maximum of hours
a day, 4S hours a week, and the 6-day
cupations for which the minimum age
of IA is fixed by law
Night work is prohibited between
pm. and am. for boys under 16 and
girls under 1S, in occupations for
which a minimum age of II is fixed
by law; prohibition of work between
10 pm. and 6 am. for boys 16 and II
years of age; prohibition of work for
boys under 21 as messengers between
10 pm. and 5 am.
Work in physically or morally
hazardous occupations is prohibited
Strict provisions are included regard
ing employment of children in street
trades.
Penalties are provided for violation
of the law; that for violation of the
street trades provisions made appli-
cable to the parent, to the child and
the employer or the person furnishing
goods to the child.
Evening star., 1927-12-09
Bureau Hits City's Selling Oyster Shells
At 81 Gents and Buying Them Back at 81 so

Immediate discontinuance Of the
practice Of the District Government
of selling oyster shells from the
shucking shed on the municipal fish
wharf to a firm in Alexandria, Va,
at 81 cents ton and buying them
back from the same concern for the
reformatory foundry at $3.50 a ton
fob. cars at Lorton, Va. was recon-
mended to the Commissioners today
by the Federal Bureau Of Efficiency.
The report pointed out that while
the sums involved in this transaction
each year are not LARGE. the District
should make more profitable utiliza-
ton OF the oyster shells, which are
useful in foundries to act as flux, in
crease the production of Stag, remove
sulphur and other impurities and re-
fine iron.
Evening star., 1927-12-09
Expedition to Seek
Siberian Mulnmies,
Older Than Egypt's
By the Associated Press.


NEW YORK, December O.
Mummies of the Mongolians, who
are believed to have been the first
inhabitants of North America, will
be sought next year by a Siberian
Arctic expedition working for the
American Museum OF Natural His
tory.
The Mongolian mummies, older
than those of the Egyptians, were
reported to be in existence several
years ago by the late DIR. William
II. Dali of the Smithsonian Institu-
ton. The mummies were said to
have been created by atmospheric
conditions in caves where they We're
left thousands of years ago.
The expedition, headed by Harold
McCracken, Arctic explorer, and
backed by Charles H. Stoll, a direc-
tor of the museum and a big game
hunter, plans to leave Seattle on
the steamer Morrissey about April
1. The ship will be commanded by
Robert A. Bartlett.
Evening star., 1927-12-09

According to the report 425 tons of
shells are sold annually by the market
master without contract at 2 cents
a bushel, which figures to 81 cents IL
ton. When bids were advertised last
September for shells for use at the re-
formatory, the report said, the low
bid was submitted by the firm in AL
exandria, which has been buying the
oyster shells from the District. A con-
tract was awarded to this firm for
supplying the shells at $3.50 a ton.
The report explained that while the
reformatory can use only 10 tons a
year the Washington Navy Yard can
use so tons for the same purpose for
which 1t now pays 81 ton, and sew
eral times that much can be utilized to
burn in kilns to produce lime for fer
tilization of the District farms.
Evening star., 1927-12-09
EAST BATTLES WITH FLOODS.
Swollen Rivers and Cold Hamper
Rehabilitation i'm Vermont.

NEW YORK, December 8 (P).-A
northwest gale that sent tempera-
: lures to subZero in some places today
left the Eastern section of the coun-
try to recover from flood conditions
and restore paralyzed shipping.
Damage estimated at hundreds of
thousands of dollars and at least
three deaths We're caused by the
storm as it swept toward sea, en-
dangering the lives of fourscore men
on the Great Lakes and leaving a
trail of disabled ships, flooded high
ways and sea-beaten shore property
IN it's wake.
The gale, attaining a velocity of "a
miles an hour along the eastern ends
Of the Great Lakes, lashed western
New York and sent scores of vessels
aground. -Four vessels and a passen-
ger steamer were torn from their
mornings at Buffalo, and three steam
ers with 81 men aboard were aground
in Lake Erie after fighting a losing
-attle with the storm. Two of the
running surf.
Two rum-runners, said to have left
port Colborne, Ontario, and two
,,ackage freighters, hea ded up the
lakes. were unreported as the storm
ahated. Several grain carriers were
helieved to have reached shelter. In
the face of the storm and increasing
insurance rates, II grain boats left
port William and Port Arthur,
ontario, with 3,474.000 bushels OF
grain.
storm Kills One i'm New York City.
lighthouses, cottages, Summer
homes and fishing tugs were demol
.st,ad on the south shore of Lake Erie
as heavy waves pounded up over the
swollen rivers and streams along
ftba canadian side of the border and in
northwestern New York State went
nver their banks and inundated sec
tions of several towns. One hundred
families were taken in rowboats from
their homes on one of the main high
ways out of Buffalo. Truck drivers
blinded by snow, killed two people, one
SCcntinued on Page 2. Column 81
Evening star., 1927-12-09
HOUSE FLOOD PLANS
PUSHED BY COMMITTEE
Members Study Coolidge Message
and --norts of Army
Engineers.

With President Coolidge's special
message and the Army Engineers re-
port on Mississippi River flood pro-
lection proposals before it, the House
flood control committee today con-
tinued it's hearings preparatory to
drafting legislative plan to prevent
inundations on the Nations rivers.
Chairman Reid Of Illinois character
lied the administration plan as "a
great engineering advancement in the
treatment of the flood control problem
of the Mississippi River"
While the engineers opposed reser
voirs in their report, witnesses today
advocated this method for flood con-
troll.
Evening star., 1927-12-09
COOLIDGE IS ASSAILED.
Japanese Press Disappointed in
Presidents Stand on Navy.

Bv Radio to The Star and Chicago Daily
News. Copyright. 1927.
TOXIC, December 9.-The Japanese
press generally is featuring it's dis
appointment because President Cool
idge is advocating peace movement,
while, at the same time, he is agreeing
to naval expansion program, and
charges insincerity on the part of the
American President.
Evening star., 1927-12-09
PRESIDENT URGES
WORLD AIR PARLEY
Coolidge Suggests Gathering
Be Held Here to Mark
Anniversary.

An international civil aviation con-
ference and exhibition to be held in
Washington next December was pro-
posed by President Coolidge today. In
letter read by Assistant Secretary
of Commerce MacCracken at the civil
aviation conference called by the De-
partment Of Commerce at the Cham
ber of Commerce of the United States,
President Coolidge suggested the hold
ing of an international conference TO
commemorate the twenty-fifth ami
versary of the first flight by man in
power-driven heavier than-air ma
chine The Presidents letter follows:
Your annual meeting under the
auspices of the Department of Com
mere to discuss civil aeronautical
problems should be most bepeficial in
promoting the best possible relations
with the Government and among your
selves. Our people, in common with
the civilized nations, are greatly inter.
ested in the advancement of this near.
est instrumentality Of transportation.
Suggests Celebration.
"Next December will witness the
twenty fifth anniversary of the first
fight by man in a power-driven
heavier-than-air machine. 1t was
made by Mr.. Orville Wright, one of
our fellow citizens, who is still living
and actively interested in it's further
application to commercial purposes. I
have had in mind that this important
anniversary might be properly cele-
brated by holding here in Washington
an international civil aviation confer
ence and exhibition in conjunction
with your annual meeting. Should this
be found practicable it's success would
in large measure depend upon your
cooperation, which I am confident
can be relied upon.''
A warning that aviation cannot
ever take it's place in the world of
commerce unless safety and reliabil-
ity are combined in aircraft was given
the conference today by Col Charles
A. Lindbergh, pioneer transatlantic
flyer. Lindbergh spoke briefly on the
future of commercial aviation, de-
claring that planes are now being
built that are safe and reliable.
The time has now come, Lindbergh
said, for new step to be taken to
insure the greatest possible safety for
the travelling public. The foremost
mission Of the Department of Com
merce aeronautics branch is to guar
antee safety to those who travel in
airplanes by proper inspection of
planes and licensing Of flying per-
sonnel.
Working on Altimeter.
F.. Trubee Dawson, Assistant Sec
retary of War for Aeronautics, told
the conference that engineers at
Wright Field are working on a capac-
ity altimeter, intended to show the
height of an aerop]ane above ground,
regardless of the height Of the ground
above sea level. He said the radio
beacon, as used in the Hawaiian
flights, is one Of the greatest pos
sible aids to aeronautics, and added
that the problems Of bad weather and
fog are going to be solved "if we all
pull together"
Evening star., 1927-12-09
Lindbergh Will Write
Experiences for Star

The Star and New York Times
have arranged with Col. Charles
A. Lindbergh to write for publ
cation in a selected list of news
papers series of articles de-
scribing his flight to Mexico
City, his reasons for undertak-
ing it, the reception given IN
Mexico to himself and the mes
sage of goodwill he carries from
the United States, and any plans
which he may form as the result
of his visit.
These articles will be cabled
from Mexico and will appear in
Washington exclusively in The
Star. In sending them and de-
scribing his reception in the
Mexican capital, Col. Lindbergh
will have the assistance OF
skilled staff correspondents
whose work in recording pre-
vious dramatic aviation enter
prises is well known to Star
readers.
Col. Lindbergh's preliminary
article, why l Am Flying to
Mexico" will probably appear in
next Wednesdays issue of The
Star.
Evening star., 1927-12-09
JAPANESE FLYERS KILLED.
Four Die When Planes Crash Over
Airdrome.

TOXIC, Japan, December 9 R).-
Four Japanese aviators were killed
last night when two planes collided
while flying over Omura airdrome
One machine burst into flames.
The pilot and observer in each plane
were killed
Evening star., 1927-12-09

NOTE-This is the second of two articles
discussing the activities since its forma-
tion in 1918 Of the Citizens Joint Com
.mittee on. Fiscal Relations between the
District of Columbia and the United
States in efforts to secure equitable
treatment for the District from Congress.
Evening star., 1927-12-09
WEATHER.

10. 3. Weather Bureau Forecast)
Fair and continued cold tonight.
Minimum temperature about 30 de-
grees. Tomorrow fair; rising tempera-
ture. Temperature-High 45. at 2
pm. yesterday; lowest, 16, at $50 am.
today. Full report on page 3.
Evening star., 1927-12-09
Refusal Follows Bitter De-
bate by Friends
and Foes.
SENATOR DAVID REEDS
MOTION BRINGS BALLOT
Asks to Refer Charges to Regular
Privileges and Elections
Committee.

The Senate by a vote of SIS to 81 this
afternoon refused to administer the
oath of office to Senator-elect Ware,
Republican. of Pennsylvania, in ad-
vance of consideration of his case by
a committee.
The vote came on a motion by SEN
ator Reed, Republican, of Pennsy.-
vania, which would have given Ware
the oath on the prima facie basis of the
certificate which he presented, with
out expressing any opinion as to his
right to remain permanently in the
Senate. 1t also would have referred
the charges against him to the regular
privilege and elections committee.
The roll call follows:
For administering oath:
Republicans: Bingham, Borah, Cur
tis, Deneen, Edge, Fess, Gillett, Goff,
Gould. Greene, Hale, Keyes, Mclean,
Metcalf, Moses, Oddie, Pine, Reed of
Pennsylvania Sackett, Schall, Short
ridge, Smoot, Steiwer, Warren, Water
man and Watson--26.
Democrats: Blease, Broussard, Rams
dell, Smith Of South Carolina,
Steck-5.
Total 81.
Evening star., 1927-12-09

The Stars carrier system covers
every city block and the regular edi-
ton is delivered to Washington homes
as fast as the papers are printed
Evening star., 1927-12-09

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The Washington times., 1927-12-15
Dutch Conductor Gives
His First Concert Jan. 3

William Mengelberg, Dutch or
chestra conductor, will preside at the
first of three concerts here January
5, of the New York Philharmonic
Orchestra, the trio of appearances
to be under the management Of T..
Arthur Smith, concert impresariO.
The second and third programs
will be under the direction OF Arturo
Toscanini, recently returned from
Europe.
The Mengelberg. appearance here.
the last of the season. will be marked
by a striking program including
the "Oberon Overture tWeberl,
''Scherzo Fantastique" tStravinskyl,
Iberia" tAlbenizl, and Symphony
In d. Minor" Franck).
The Washington times., 1927-12-15
PARENTS NEE
|. IN ARLINGTON

ARLINGTON COUNTY, Dec. Is.
Fletcher Kemp. county school super
intendent, speaking at the monthly
meeting OF the Parent-Teachers As.
sociatiOn, Of the Ballston school.
last night, stressed the need Of
closer cooperation of home and
school.
Lack Of home training deprives
the child OF being able TO appreciate
the advantages OF the training the
schools today are offering. he
asserted.
The Holy Name Society Of st.
Charles Catholic Church, OF Clar.
endon, win gise q combined card
and dance tomorrow night in the
auditorium OF st. Charles School.
To continue the work Of the
Arlington County Chamber OF Com
merce. the budget committee. meet
ing with the directors today made
proposal that the budget for the
coming year be made $4,000. This
win require an increase Of Is per
cent.
The banquet COMMITTEES, Of which
Al. X. Stratton IL chairman, reports
that arrangements are being COM
pleted. The banquet, which Is an
annual event, will be held at
Washington-Lee High School, Jam
nary Iii, The banquet win be for
members and prospective members
only.
Following the banquet. five mem.
hers Of the directorate win be
elected.
There will be O. special meeting
OF the executive committee OF the
Arlington County Chapter, Ameri-
can Red Cross, tomorrow night at
8 o'clock at the courthouse.
Arlington and Fairfax counties
resumes the fight to prevent Alex.
andria city from annexing any part
OF their territory In the circuit court
OF Arlington County today. The
case il being heard before Judges
Samuel u. Brent, OF Arlington coun-
ty; Don r. Halsey, Of Lynchburg,
and Frederick Coleman. Of Fred
ericksburg.
Claude II. Deaton was elected cor.
responding secretary Of the Lyon
Park Civic Association at the meet.
ing held in the community house
last night to fill the vacancy caused
ny the resignation Of Joseph Haley.
Haley was elected to membership
on the executive committee.
The new 1928 automobile license
tags will be put on sale today by
j. v. Turner in the office OF Sheriff
Howard B. Fields at the courthouse.
The Washington times., 1927-12-15
Programs Feature
Christmas Carols

Christmas carols win feature both
the twilight hour of music at the
Y. w. c. A., Seventeenth and K
Streets Northwest. and the program
Of the Women's City Club, % Jack
son Pl. N. W., on Sunday, Decem.
Der Is. Special soloists will assist.
At the Recreation Hut on Mon
day noon, December 10, at Seven
teenth and X Streets Northwest, on
December 20 and Il and at GA Il
st. N. w., on December ~. carols
will head the public sings.
The Washington times., 1927-12-15
Lanier Citizens Hear
Discussion of Merge

A traction merger viii not re.
duce fares materially unless the Pc.
tomac Electric Power Company 10
included in the combine. William
Mex. Clayton, chairman Of the
public utilities committee OF the
Federation of Citizens Associations,
last night told members OF the
Lanier Heights Citizens Association.
Clayton deplored the absence Of q
strong public demand for q merger
which, he declared, is initiating
against its early bringing about.
James g. Yaden, president Of the
Federation. deplored the apathy IN
this direction among the citizens
groups.
The Washington times., 1927-12-15
Windsor Chairs
Special. S2.98

4 attractive styles,
panel and fiddle back
models. Made of gum
wood with splendid ma
hogany finish. Very low
priced.
Fifth Floor
The Washington times., 1927-12-15
$4,000 LIQUOR
CARGO TAKEN
By IaternafIonal News servies

MONROE, Mich. Dec. Is. = A
boatioad Of '.Christmas cheer" said
to be worth $4,000, was in posses.
sion Of the United States Coast
Guards here today. following a
two-mile chase In which one Of the
alleged '.rum.runners" was wounded
and another captured.
The wounded man, Alfred Ray
mond. %, of Toledo, is In hospital
here under heavy guard. His brother
Justine. 80, Is held at the Marble.
head Coast Guard base.
The boat was 4 64-foot tug. and
was believed en- route to Toledo. 1t
was said that the liquor came from
Canada.
The Washington times., 1927-12-15

men, funds were appropriated only
for $4,000 men.
The admiral states that during
the last few years personnel has
been gradually reduced from the
figure OF $4,000 and that while this
reduction has been going on new
ships have been completed and com.
missioned. Crews for these ships
have been obtained By decomniis'
sioning older vessels, reducing aux
iIiaries and placement OF battleships
in reduced commission for modern.
izatior.
The Washington times., 1927-12-15
I dditional Men Are
Requested by Navy

IN emphasizing the necessity Of
providing for additional men TO
operate ships and airplanes. which
ii Is planned to place in commits
sion, Admiral e. w. Eberle, chief
81 naval operations. in his annual
report points out that while last year
there were 303 vessels maintained in
full commission with forces afloat
during the year amounting to $4,000
The Washington times., 1927-12-15
There's Real Medicine Now
For Stubborn, Hang On Coughs

nary syrups can't touch and that's
exactly what it does--quickly and
thoroughly.
There Ii no dope in Bronchuline
Emulsion. nor chloroform. nor sugar
such things are only makeshifts
and should be taken with the great.
est caution.
For ordinary coughs two doses of
Bronchuline Emulsion ID usually
enough.
Ask Peoples Drug Stores about 1t
or any progressive druggist.
The Washington times., 1927-12-15

The new 1928 automobile license
tags will be put on sale today by
u. ". Turner in the office OF Sheriff
Howard B. Fields at the courthouse.
The Washington times., 1927-12-15
Window Shades, 55c

Fresh, shades to brighten up the home Tor
the holidays Reliable Water Color Opaque Shades
mounted on strong rollers. White tan and green.
So inches wide, feet inches long.
Fifth FIoOr-Lamsburgh Bro.
The Washington times., 1927-12-15

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It's d medicine compounded for
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The Washington times., 1927-12-15
CHEST PLAN APPROVED

The managing board OF the As
ISOLATED Charities has approved the
community chest method of financ.
ing 1t and the city's other philan.
thropic movements.
The Washington times., 1927-12-15
TIMELY TIPS
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Columns.
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The Washington times., 1927-12-15
Lest Ye Forget

During twenty Of active jeWery selling Washington
Mr. Max Wolf has made host Of friends who will pleased to
know that he identified with The Ross Co manager where
facilities for offering unusual service and the liberal credit
terms is second cordial invitation is extended old
acquaintance the friendly relations Of the past
New Britain herald., 1927-06-11
LIGHTNING HITS BARN,
 FIRE DAMAGE $2,50O
(Continued from First Page)

Box 54 was rung, bringing other companies. Despite the heavy rain. the building was burning briskly. but it had not had time to spread Mir. Bergstrom told the firemen that about two years ago a pole in his yard was shattered by bolt of lightning.
 Not over five lines out of com mission" was the report from the wire chiefs office at the Southern New England Telephone Co.,, plant this morning, after a check-up on the storm.
 Assistant Manager John P. Han non of the Connecticut Light and Power Co.,. said that company's sys- tenn had suffered no damage except the blowing of few fuses. About ll:45 o'clock lightning blew open the breakers at the sub station and for q minute the entire city was without electric power. With this one ex- ception and the blowing of a few transformer fuses, crippling service on one or two individual lines, the service was uninterrupted.
 No damage, except the blowing of fuses on the electric signal system. which happens every time there is & storm, was reported by Superin- tendent William J. Bryan of the Con- necticut Co.