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There are four tides every "a hours
at the Isle of Wight, England, says
the Liberty Magazine.
Evening star., 1927-10-30

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Evening star., 1927-10-30

Among the advertising the heroine Of of those
send advertisements the back OF
the Tom proud of this Although
tongueted all through dinner conversed hueny
French Chinese and Welsh the Tibet the Liberal
the House OF Commons and the of Wordsworth
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to- and replied Arabc! Says the hero of the
True Nellie and be functions Two
weeks dumb and awkward and would cry dinner
party II spoke But thanks the Winter
bottom four-inch shelf whom royalty would
entertain gladly Five day for days
can be popular favore oh Tom replies Nellie ecstaticaly
i Will write for their circular tomorrow"
Evening star., 1927-05-17
SOVIET PROTESTS
TOGREAT BRITAIN
Note Presented to Charge in
Observation-Disclosures Charge
Brutality in Raid.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
MOSCOW, May IA note from
the Soviet government protesting
against the raid on Soviet house in
London was handed to the British
charge daffaires here today by Maxim
Litvinoff, the Soviet acting foreign
minister.
The Moscow newspapers continue 70
rehearse at length the details of the
raid on Soviet House. emphasizing It's
alleged brutality and analy2'ng It's
probable motives.
Reports Workers Indignation.
Pravda. Communist ocHan. says
that "the incendiary Work OF the 0le'
hards" not only Is causing mdlgna'
ton among the English workers. but
also among "the industrial furgeoisie..
The latter are pictured as regard.
ing the "die-hard policy" with mixed
feelings. considering its probaoie
effect upon trade with the Soviet.
These persons. Pravdo states, doubt
less still retain painful memories or
the millions "squandered on Kolchak
and Denekin" anti-bolshevik military
commanders) and do not want to en-
gage in new and expensive adVen'
lures.
Evening star., 1927-05-17
GETS ABSOLUTE DIVORCE
FROM w. L. COOMBS
Wife, Daughter of Rev. John w.
Frizzell, Names Correspondent
in Suit.

Justice Bailey, in Criminal Division
., today announced that he will grant
an absolute divorce to Mrs. Edna F.
Coombs, daughter of Rev. John w.
F'riZZell. retired pastor OF the Con-
gregational Church, who sued her
husband. William Leslie Coombs, NAM
ing a correspondent. Coombs. through
Attorneys Harry S. Barger and Walter
NJ. Bastian, gave notice Of intention to
appeal the case.
In granting the decree, Justice Bailey
commented on the failure Of the two
defendants to testify. Counsel for the
defense had relied on an alibi show
ing by disinterested witnesses that
CoOmbs was not at the apartment of
the alleged correspondent when pri-
vate detectives were refused admis-
sion and did not call the defendants to
the witnes stand. Witness for the wife
told of the husbands attentions to
the young woman named as core
spondent.
Mrs. Coombs was represented by
Attorneys Wilton j. Lambert, Ru-
dolph Fl. Yeatman and Austin f.
Garfield
Evening star., 1927-05-17
HUNT FOR FLYERS PUSHED.
Faint Hope Spurs Search Along New
fOundland Coast.

NEW YORK, May II CP).-After
week of search, hope and rumors, the
world today knows as much of the
fate that has befallen Capt. Charles
Nungesser and Francois Coli as it did
on Monday week ago. when the in
trepid French aviators failed to reach
New York on their nonstop fight
from Paris.
But the search goes on. The bleak
shores of Newfoundland continue to
be combed for some trace of the Nun
gesser plane in response to several re-
ports that sounds of an airplane were
heard over parts of the island on that
foggy Monday morning, but so far no
definite word has come from any of
the coastal villages. The search will
be continued until every bay and cove
of the island has been visited.
The principal remaining hope today
was that the White Bird was forced
TO descend off the Grand Banks and
that Nungesser and Coli were picked
up by some fishing vessel. In such
an event it would be a matter of
days before any word could be re-
ceived. Any vessel that may have
rescued the flyers. it is believed.
would not return to port until its
fishing work had been completed.
From London came a report that
for a time tended to change the en-
tire complexion of the mystery, tell
ing that German steamer had
found an airplane, believed to be
French, in the North Sea. The COM
mittee which backed the Nungesser
fight stated that markings ON the
plane found in the North Sea were
not those of the White Bird.
From Paris also has come announce
ment that the International League
or Aviators had voted to erect monu-
menut in memory of Nungesser and
Coll. The monument will be placed
on the cliffs above the town Of
Etretat. over which the plane few
as 1t left French soil and started
across the Atlantic.
Evening star., 1927-05-17
DETECTIVE IS SLAIN
IN HOLD-UP BATTLE
Another Seriously Wounded III At
tempt to Rob New York
Restaurant.
By the Associated Press


NEW YORK, May 17.--One detec-
tive was shot and killed and another
seriously wounded early today in a
pistol battle with three armed men
who attempted to hold up a restaurant
on the lower East Side in which the
detectives were dining.
Police later found a man shot below
the heart IN an automobile and arrest
ed him as one of the hold,up men.
The detectives, Morris Borkin and
Benjamin Cantor, were seated in the
restaurant at 1872 Forsythe street when
the hold-up men entered. AS they
heard the command of Stick them
up" Borkin drew his gun and fired.
striking one of the hold-up men. The
three men returned the fire and Bor-
kin collapsed with five bullets in his
body. Cantor also drew his pistol, but
before he could fire received q bullet
through the chest and crumpled over
the table. Nine persons were in the
restaurant at the time, and Jacob Kim.
melman. an entertainer, was shot in
the hand as the holdup men fired a
volley of shots in departing.
Evening star., 1927-05-17
BAND CONCERT.
PROGRAM.


At Chevy Chase Circle at 7:30
O'Clock tonight by the United States
Navy Band, Charles Benter leader,
and Charles Wise, assistant leader.
March, Shenandoah National
Park" Observation-Disclosures. Benter
dedicated to r. n. Harperl
Overture, 'Rienzi" ....,..... Wagner
Cornet Solo. "A Soldiers
Dream" .................R Rogers
t3andmaster G. De Giorgi)
Morning Reveille. The AS
sembly, The Soldiers Fare
well. Bold Soldier Boy. Hail.
Columbia. The Return. Home
Sweet Home. Tattoo. Taps.
Finale.
Grand Scenes from the opera
Andrea Chenier" ..... .Giordano
Suite
(a) "Estrelta." Mexican Love
song .,.,....,,.,......t .Ionce
b) The Girl ! Left Behind
Me-" HumOreSque ....., Bellstedt
Nalse. THE Debutante'. .Santelmann
Rhapsody, Norwegian" .....,. LalO
Excerpts from: Victor Herbert's
Favorite Melodies" .,.... Herbert
Morceau, "Panamericana" Herbert
Fox Trot, Selected"
Star Spansled Banner"
Evening star., 1927-05-17
MISS WHITE WINS
STAR CUP AGAIN
Takes Golf Trophy for Sec
ond Consecutive Time, With
ITO for So Holes.

Miss Dorothy White of the Wash
ington Golf and Country Club, winner
Of the Star Cup tournament last year,
annexed the tournament for the second
consecutive time today, with total
net score of 10 for the &c holes made
yesterday and today at the Wash.
ington Golf and Country Club. Miss
White also led the field of more than
a score of woman players today with
a gross card of 80.
Mrs. Y. E. Booker, also a member
of the Washington Golf and Country
Club. finished in second place in the
handicap tourney with a 36-hole net
card of 179. Mrs. r. l.. Rose of the
Congressional Country Club was third
with 1871, and Mrs. Stephen F. Cola
day of Columbia was fourth with 1872
Mrs. ]. NJ. Haynes and Mrs. w. =.
Corby of Columbia finished in a tie
for fifth place with net 36-hole cards
Of 1856. At the close of the tourney
today the cup presented by The Eve
ming Star was again turned over TO
Miss White by Mrs. III. A. Knox, presi-
dent of the Women's District Golf AS
sociatiOn.
A complete summary of the scores
follows:
Evening star., 1927-05-17
LOYAL LEGION MEMBERS
TO BANQUET TONIGHT

The District OF Columbia Command
cry of the Military Order of the Loyal
Legion of the United States will cee-
brate its fOrt%-tifth anniversary at a
banquet tonight at the Willard Hotel,
and will install as commander Mai. s.
W Saxton, who is 9S years old. Guests
will assemble al 80 O'Clock.
Speaker LonEWorth, Mai. Gen,
Charles y. Summerall chief of staff,
United States Army and Maj Gen.
John J.. Glenn, the inspiration Of the
poems. THE Drummer Boy of Shiloh, "
will he the speakers. Members of other
patriotic organizations will attend and
the Marine Band will play Col. r. NJ
Thompson, retiring commander Of the
local Legion. will preside
Evening star., 1927-05-17
SLAIN CAPTAINS
FAMILY LIVES HERE
Buchanan, Killed in Mica.
ragua, Leaves Wife and
Daughters.

Capt. Richard Bell Buchanan, who
was killed yesterday in a battle in
Nicaragua, was born December IS,
1892, in Carbondale. ILL.,, and was a
student at the University of Illinois.
IIe enrolled as a second lieutenant
in the Marine Corps Reserve, April .,
1917, and reported for duty at Port
Royal, s. c. On July 20, 1917, he
Joined the Marine Barracks, Quantico,
Va. On October 3, 1917, he was tempo
rarily promoted first lieutenant, and
sailed from Newport News. Va. De-
cember 10. 1917. in the U. S. S. Won
Steuben for Guantanamo Bay, Cuba,
where he served until he was ordered
to Fort Crockett, Galveston, Tex, on
July 81, 1918. He was temporarily pro-
NOTED captain July l, 1918.
On April 10, 1919. he embarked on
the L. S. S. Hancock, and sailed from
Galveston, Tex, arriving at Phila-
Marine Barracks, Quantico, Va, April
26, 1919. He sailed from Charleston,
S. c., August "a. 1919, for Santo
Domingo. On June Is, 1920 he was
admitted to the Naval Hospital here,
arriving at New York via the S. s.
Iroquois, June 25, 1920. On October 80,
1920, he Joined the Marine Barracks,
Charleston, S. G. On November IA,
1920, he was detached to st. Thomas,
Y. l., joining that station via the L. S.
S. Hancock on December 2, 1920.
Made Permanent Captain.
On June 4, 1920, he was permanently
appointed a captain in the Marine
Corps. In May, 1922, he reported at
the Marine Barracks, naval torpedo
station, Newport, r. I. On July IS,
1925, orderes were issued to him to re-
Hampton Roads, Va. for duty.
On June 2, 1926, he was ordered to
report to the commanding officer, u.
S. S. Arkansas, for duty as command
ing officer of the Marine detachment
on board that vessel. This Marine de-
tachment was transferred to Man
aqua. Nicaragua, for eXpeditionary
duty.
Capt. Buchanan is survived by his
wife, Mrs. Marjorie Buchanan, resid-
ing at 5301 Connecticut avenue north
west, and three daughters, ages 8.
and 6. His mother, Mrs. G. V. Blu
chanan. resides near Plainfield, n. j.
His brother, George V. Buchanan, re.
sides at 55 Frankfort street, New York.
Born at Jacksonville.
Pvt Jackson, also killed in Mic.
aragua, was born June 25, 1907, at
Jacksonville, Fla. He applied for en-
listment in the Marine Corps on Sep
tember IA. 1925. at Chicago, and was
enlisted at the Marine Barracks,
Paris Island, S. c., on September q.
1925. He was student in Chicago
when he enlisted.
His next of kin is his mother, Mrs.
Nellie G. Everett, who resides at 627
Fullerton Parkway, Chicago. He was
not married.
During his enlistment he served at
the following stations and on the fol-
lowing ships: Marine Barracks, Par
ris Island. S. c., where he completed
his recruit training; Marine Barracks.
Norfolk, Va: y. s. S. Florida, L. S. $.
Triton. and Second Brigade, L. S.
Marines, Nicaragua, joining on Feb
ruary IS, 1927.
Evening star., 1927-05-17
CHILD IS KILLED
BY AUTO TRUCK
Harry Levine Falls Under
Wheel and Driver Is Exon
erated-0ther Accidents.

Three -year-old Harry Levine of 100
l. street was crushed to death yes
terday afternoon when he ran into
the path of an auto truck op-
Grated by Howard Moriarity. 81 years
old. of Capitol Heights, Nd, near the
intersection of First and * streets.
The boy was taken 10 Sibley Hos
pital, where physicians pronounced
him dead on arrival Moriarity was
taken to the Second Precinct. pend.
ing police investigation, but was re-
leased later to appear at the cUroner's s
inquest today.
Operator ExOneraicd.
Moriarity was eXonerated from
blame at the inquest at the District
Morgue.
Testimony showed that the boy ran
from between parked cars into the
truck midway, and fell beneath the
rear wheel before the vehicle could
be stopped. The coroner's jury found
the death to be accidental. caused by
the act of the boy himself.
Boy Knocked Down.
SiX-year-oId Peter Paul, 623 Fourth
street, ran from behind a parked car
on the street near his home yesterday
afternoon and was knocked down by
the automobile of William j. Collins,
7lS Eighth street southeast, receiving
a cut on his lip. He was treated at
Emergency Hospital.
Gladys I7itzhugh. colored, was
severely shocked in a collision between
the automobile in which she was rid
ing and another car at Twentieth and
Nj streets. She was taken to Emer-
genCy Hospital.
Orga Harris. colored 12 years old,
1926 Thirteenth street. was knocked
down at Thirteenth and u streets
yesterday afternoon by motor truck
driven by Oque Clinkscales, colored,
1908 Warder street southeast. She
was treated at Childrens Hospital.
Evening star., 1927-05-17

Continued from First Page)
of such charges that would warrant
his dismissal.
They said he had been an efficient
and faithful employe of the fleet
corporation and that no disciplinary
action had been taken in the case, in
view of the lack of evidence showing
him guilty of the charges made.
Gen. Dalton was not al his desk
He is understood to have handled the
investigation of the charges, and the
officials mentioned above stated that
any statements made by them had no
reference to action of Gen. Dalton in
the case.
AS late as yesterday morning, ac-
cording to MIR. Hogan, DR.. Pierce was
faced with an ultimatum to withdraw
the charges presented in the memo
randum or be faced with a libel suit.
Refused to Withdraw Charges.
CDR. Pierce, without hesitation and
in no uncertain manner" Mr.. Hogan
said, Informed Mr.. Cole and his at.
torney that there would be no with
drawal on his part and that he would
face the suit. | have instructed him
that he was within his rights as a
clergyman as we'll as within his legal
rights in taking the action he did He
will not withdraw and there will be
no compromise"
Mr.. Hogan said that the case, from
his aspect. presented the proposition
of the right of pastor and clergy
man. safeguarding the interests of his
flock, to take steps to purge an in
fiuence found deleterious to the spirit
ual welfare Of the persons under the
guidance of the clergyman from the
community. 1t was upon such an ap-
probation of moral duty that DIR.
Pierce acted. according to his attor-
ney.
Evening star., 1927-05-17
INJURED MAN WORSE.

A change for the worse was report
ed at Providence Hospital this morn
ing in the condition of William Dugan,
2l years old, 1872 G street northeast,
one Of the six young men injured at
Silver Hill, Md, Sunday night when
their automobile skidded against a
culvert and hit a tree, and it is be-
lieved he will not recover.
Physicians at Providence reported
an Improvement in the condition of
Harry Boucher, 21 years old, of 4S FL
street northeast, another of the more
seriously injured victims of the acci-
dent.
George Brew. % years old, "A I
street, driver of the car, also seriously
injured, and two others. less seriously
hurt, are still under treatment at Gas.
ualty Hospital. Their recovery is ex-
pected. E
Evening star., 1927-05-17
DRIVER EXONERATED
IN DR.. BAKERS DEATH
T. c. Whitmayer Is Held Blame
less in Injuring Theosophi-
cal Leader.

A coroner's jury today exonerated
Theodore G. Whitmayer. 2219 Lincoln
road northeast, from blame in the
death of DIR. William w Baker, 79
years old, president of the Washing
ton Lodge, Theosophical Society, who
died yesterday at Sibley Hospital as
a result of injuries sustained when
knocked down Sunday crossing the
street near his home. 1841 North Ca pi.
tol street, by Whitmayer's automo-
bile.
testimony was to the effect that Dr.
Baker had walked into the automobile
while crossing the street, while Whit
mayer believed the pedestrian had
seen his car and would avoid it.
Funeral services will be held for Dr.
Baker tomorrow afternoon at o'clock
at Lees funeral chapel. Burial will
be in Baltimore.
Evening star., 1927-05-17
SUPREME COURT TO HEAR
BANKRUPTCY CASE
Norfolk Man Seeks Release
Creditors. Claiming $1,5OO,O0O,
Oppose His Plea.
By the Associated Press

py tuS RSSOCldtGd lIpsS
The Supreme Court has consented
to review the contention of Harry
Levy of the eastern district of Eir-
ginia that he is entitled to a discharge
from bankruptcy. The Chatham,
Phoenix National Bank. the Metro
politan Trust Co. and the Industrial
Finance Corporation. all of New York
City. which claimed to have loaned
him S1,500,000, objected TO his dis.
charge.
NORFOLK, Va, March II (Spe-
ciaD.--HarrY Levy. who has received
notice that the United States Supreme
Court will review his case, in which
he is seeking TO be released frCm
bankruptcy, flied bankruptcy proceed.
ings in the Federal District Court
Norfolk, December 10 1924, almost a
year after the American Homes Fur
nishing Corporation. of which he was
executive officer, was thrown into
bankruptcy by petition of creditors
1t was set forth that Levy had signed
notes securing loans for the company
in the amount of approximately ST.
100000. sacrificing his private for
tune in an effort to save the bust
ness. After the litigation was com.
pleted Levy sought release. but his
petition was denied by Judge ID. Law
renee Groner of the District Federal
Court for the Eastern District Of Vir-
ginia. Later the United States Cir
cult Court of Appeals reviewed the
case and upheld Judge Groner's de-
Cision.
The American Homes Furnishing
Corporation. which operated through
many States. was thrown into bank
ruptcy December 81, 1928, listing
at S4.576, ,11706 and assets
at $5,SS3, ,33066. When the case was
cleared up the net assets as realized
by the creditors amounted to approx
mately 81 100000. This was the
largest bankruptcy action ever handled
in the court here.
Evening star., 1927-05-17
500 ATTEND S. A. R.
RICHMOND SESSIONS
Mrs. Brosseau to Be Guest at Ban.
quet Tonight-Byrd Receives
Delegates.
BY the Associated Press.


RICHMOND, Va, May 1T.-Report
OF the committee on resolutions, en-
bracing the entire list of committee
reports, was the feature of the second
days session of the thirty eighth an
nual convention Of the Sons Of the
American Revolution. which opened in
the House Of Delegates today. APP
proximately 500 delegates from the AS
States were in attendance.
Interest is centering in the selection
Of president general TO succeed Will
liam II. Barrett Of Adrian, Mich, who
will retire after today's meeting
Ernest f. Rogers of New London,
Conn, and Chuncey p. Overtield OF
Salt Lake City. Utah, are being men
toned for the nomination,
Tonight the delegates will be guests
ut a banquet given by the Virginia
Society, with Mrs. Alfred G. Brosseau,
president general of the Daughters Of
the American Revolution, as a special
guest Of honor.
Last night the delegates attended q
reception given by Gov. Harry F. Byrd
at the executive mansion.
Evening star., 1927-05-17
TRAFFIC CHANGE URGED.
Truck Owners Ask Elimination of
Load-Limit Rule.

Elimination of n clause in the traf-
nc regulations which limits the load
or motor trucks to the manufacturer
rated capacity was urged by repre-
sentatives of the Commercial Motor
Vehicle Owners Association at an in
formal hearing today before the Board
of District Commissioners.
The Commissioners took the request
under advisement and suggested that
the assQciatiOn draft Il regulation on
the subject for consideration of the
traffic authorities.
William II. HarIand. new traffic di-
rector, and his assistant, NJ. 0. Ed
ridge, were present at the hearing
The truck owners were represented
by Jerome Fanciuli Warren F.
breniZer and l.. Perry West.
Evening star., 1927-05-17
Warning That Permits Expire June
First Act of Harland as Traffic Chief

A warning to District motorists that
all old drivers permits will expire
June /, was issued today by William
II. Harland, new director of traffic, as
his first official act since assuming of
fee yesterday.
"All motor vehicle operators per-
mits issued prior to July 3. 1926, ex-
pire by law on June /. 1927.| said Mr..
Harland. Unless holders Of old per-
mits make application for renewal by
midnight, June ], they are subject to
fine of $40. If they are found operat-
ing on an old permit after that date.
ANY person who holds an old per
Evening star., 1927-05-17

nit may have it renewed up to and
including June 80, but they cannot
operate on the old permit after June
l, 1927.
I'm order to avoid embarrassment
on the part of the holders of the old
permits, and the consequent delay
which will ensue if motorists put off
until the last minute the renewal of
their permit, I trust that every driver
in Washington who has not vet re-
newed his or her old permit will make
application at once"
OF the 900 outstanding permits.
it was estimated that only $1,000 have
been renewed.
Evening star., 1927-05-17
POLICE WITHDRAW.
Missing State Document Is Not Found
After Search.

LONDON, May IT (P).--The police
withdrew from the Soviet House at
6 o'clock last evening, having been
in possession of the building for four
days and nights, and ARGOS Ltd. the
Russian Commercial agency will re-
sumo it's normal functions tomorrow.
Search of the building and its con-
tents virtually was completed at mid
night Sunday, but the police remained
today to satisfy themselves that no
concealed safes or caches had been
overlooked. When all was finished.
the police paraded in the hall. and
dismissed the large crowds watching
the closing scene of this unusual in
cident.
Some days will be required to COM
plete the eXamina ton of the great
mass of documents removed, but the
state document, said TO be of much
importance. which occasioned the
raid, had not been found.
Bitter Debate i'm House.
NJ. Soroking, acting chairman of
ARGOS, in a new protest today to the
home secretary, Sir William JoynsOn-
Hicks, dema nds to be informed as to
what were the allegations in which
the extraordinary action was based,
what had been removed from the
building and what complaints can be
made against ARGOS on the evidence
obtained by the raid.
The action of the home secretary
in forcing the safes in Soviet house
and seizing documents aroused an
acrimonious discussion. by question
and answer in the House of Commons
today. The secretary was angrily
attacked by the Laborites and chal-
lenged to give proof of his allega-
tiOn that the missing State Gocu-
ment had been in the possession of
ARGOS. He evaded a direct reply to
this challenge and also to many other
questions, for instance. one as to
whether, as alleged, an ARGOS official
had been discovered during the raid
burning documents in a CRATE.
The brief statemnet of the home
secretary dwelt upon the high i'm
portance of the missing document.
which had not been found, and the
fact that the Soviet trade delegation
did not enjoy diplomatic immunity.
He invited the opposition to move
a vote of ceDsure on the governments
action. if they so desired.
Sir William explained to the House
that he had the sanction of both
Premier Baldwin. and Sir Austen
Chamberlain. the foreign secretary.
for the action taken and finally
agreed to fix Thursday for debate on
the question. He promised to give
a fuller statement at that time.