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Evening star., 1927-05-22

This is not the first time that Lieut..
Irvine has attracted public attention
by his flying. for he was a member
Of the Navy team participating in the
Schneider International Trophy race
at Cowes. England, in 1928, finishing
second in that race.
Naval officials were jubilant over
the fourth world record broken by
their airmen in as many weeks. April
Ia Lieut.. c. orge r. Henderson estab-
lished an altitude record for sea.
planes of 22,17S feet. Lieut.. s. w.
Galloway on April %, carrying load
of 1,1O2 pounds, established a speed
record of 147.263 miles an hour for
100 kilomaters. and on April 80 Lieut..
J. d. Barner made a speed record
Of 136.O23 miles per hour for the 500
kilometer distance.
Evening star., 1927-05-22
MUSICIAN DROWNED.
No Evidence Of Foul Play in Death
of Canadian.

JACKSONVILLE. Fla. May 81 H).
Paul Wells, 40, prominent Canadian
musician, whose body was recovered
from the st. Johns River here late
Thursday, came to his death by
drowning, DR.. r. r. Killinger. Duval
County medical examiner, announced
today following an autopsy. The
body had been in the water about
two days, DR.. Killinger said.
There will be no inquest unless there
are further developments. J. c. Madi.
son, justice of the peace, announced.
Although Judge Madison made 1t
clear that while there was no evil
dence of foul play, he could not say
that it was a case Of suicide.
The body will be cremated and the
ashes taken to Carthage, Mo, the
home Of Wells mother.
Evening star., 1927-05-22
Will PRAY for Flood Victims.

The congregations Of all Churches
in the Dioces of Warsaw. Poland.
during the sermon today will be
asked by the clergy to pray for
the victims of the Mississippi flood
disaster. At the same time. according
to a dispatch of the Polish Telegraph
Agency received at the Legation to.
day, at the Warsaw Cathedral the
solemn supplication will be sung for
tho Good sufferers.
Evening star., 1927-05-22
MEXICAN POLICY. UNCHANGED.
Will Remain Aloof From League, Re-
ply to Report.

MEXICO CITY, May 81 @.-Dis-
patches from Geneva, saying that
Mexico may join the League OF Ma
tions some time were met in govern
ment circles tonight with the reply
that at present there was no altera-
ton in the policy of the Mexican gov
ernment to remain aloof from the
league.
Evening star., 1927-05-22
Worker Shocked
By 10000 Volts
And Still Lives
By the Associated Press.

SARNIA, Ontario, May 21.-Ten
fellow employees working in relay
for .S hours have saved the life
of Harold Hedges, q, by artificial
respiration.
Hedges was shocked by $4,000
volts Of electricity while working
on a pole here yesterday. A safety
belt kept him from falling. He was
lowered to the ground by a block
and tackle and rushed to a hos
pital. where the 10 co-employes be.
gan their long effort to give him
life. Late last night Hedges
breathing became normal and to-
day he was resting easily.
Evening star., 1927-05-22
AMERICA WELL LIKED.
Payne Tells President u. s. Stands
Well Abroad.

John Barton Payne, president of
the American Red Cross, told Presi-
dent Coolidge yesterday upon his re.
turn from trip around the world
that America Is strongly liked in vir.
tually all nations.
Reports from France of an anti
american Ar, pes,n. sentimsht were disputed by
Evening star., 1927-05-22
FLOOD RELIEF FUND
NETS S13,445,2O6
Officials Anticipate City Will
Contribute $3.50, 900 by
End of Week.

Contributions to the Red Cross flood
relief fund yesterday reached total
Of 13,445, ,206.20, it was announced
last night at the national headquar-
ters here.
washington's contribution totaled
S130, ,605.26, and the amount received
by The Star went over the $4,000
mark during the afternoon, with
S25.22 to spare.
Three Large Offerings.
Red Cross officials We're confident
that the District fund would exceed
$3.50 900 by the end of the week. Ap.
peals to civic and fraternal organiza-
tions in the city are meeting with
generous response. and small bills and
checks, which help boost the total,
continue to come into the office of
the local Red Cross Chapter in en-
couraging numbers.
The three largest contributions re.
ceived yesterday were $448.2S forward
ed from the proceeds Of the benefit
performance at Polls, $12S from Cen.
trail Presbyterian Church and 500
from Morning Star Lodge. No. 40. Col.
ored Elks of Washington.
Contributions Received.
Contributions received by The Star
include:
Acknowledged .s14. .ss0.7s
Bethany Chapter, No. "a, o.
f. S... .................s f.Uc
Cash ................. 100
N. 100
Seymour Howard: ::.......... 80
Col J. j. Astor Camp, No. s,
erans ..................... 1900
Anonymous ................. ~
Adah class, Ninth Street
Christian Church. ........ 1000
Total to date .S15,025.2 90
Evening star., 1927-05-22
NURSE HELD FOR MURDER
Woman Indicted on Charge of Slay-
ing Widow.

ASHEVILLE, N. c.. May 81 R.-
Mrs Anna X. Montague, 45-year.old
nurse, was indicted for the murder of
Mrs. Mary r. Cooper, 61.year.old
widow. whose body was found in q
vacant lot adjoining her home May 10,
in a true bill returned to Judge Shaw
i'm Superior Court by the Buncombe
County grand jury at noon today.
Evening star., 1927-05-22
BAND CONCERT.

BY the United States Marine Band.
at Marine Barracks, tomorrow after
noon at 4:30. Taylor Branson, leader:
Arthur S. Whitcomb, second leader.
March. THE National Vaudeville
Artists" ..................St .Stannard
Overture, "Volga Gypsies," Opus
SO Observation-Disclosures. .Spialek
First performance)
(a) "Danse Baroque" ....... Herbert
(b) Morceau Characteristic pam.
americana ...............H Herbert
Cornet solo, "Creanonian' Weldon
Second Leader Whitcomb.
Grand Scenes from Car
men" .Bizet
Ddnza ESOtlca .MaScagni
Grand Fantasia. Samson and De-
lilah" Saint Saens
Marines Hymn, The Halls of
Montezuma."
"The Star Spangled Banner"
Evening star., 1927-05-22
j. s. INTERVENTION
HIT BY COLOMBIAN
Attack on American State
Department Made at
Geneva Parley.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
GENEVA, May 21.-An attack on
the State Department Of the United
States. charging that it was interven'
ing in the internal affairs OF Latin
America, was made at the interna-
tional economic conference today by
Antonio de Narez. Colombian delegate.
Speaking before the conference dur
ing discussion Of the reports OF the
commissions on agriculture. commerce
and industry, he urged Europe TO In
terest itself in the development OF
Colombia. He asserted that, although
the New York market was fully open
to Colombia and about $10.00O.O00 was
invested in Colombian securities, Ger
tain Intervention by the Department
of State in the internal affairs OF Latin
America inspired the Colombians
with apprehension which led them to
desire to have Colombian securities
quoted concurrently in other mar
kets."
Asks Action by League.
Senior de Narez urged the League
of Nations to solve problems Of popu-
lation and emigration, declaring that
Colombia had immense areas for for
eign labor, industry and capital.
The speech caused a sensation At
the session, the interest being rivaled
| only by the action Of the Soviet dele
gates in voting against all the reports
presented. 1t had been understood
that they would merely abstain from
voting in view of the accord reached
earlier in the day on the Russian de-
mand that the conference recognize
| the coexistence of the communisuc
and capitalistic systems.
Boyden Draws Compromise.
This agreement was reached in the
form of compromise resolution.
drawn by Roland w. Boyden OF tfIe
| American delegation, which stated
that participation of the delegates Of
all countries at the conference, "irre.
spective of differences in their eco-
nomic systems, is happy augury for
| the Pacific commercial cooperation
| of all nations"
Prevent Bolt by Russians.
This resolution was adopted by the
| coordination committee after lengthy
debate in which Henry M. Robinson.
also Of the American delegation. play.
ed an active part in smoothing the
4
The general impression was that it
! was American initiative which had
| prevented the Russians from bolting
the conference, as they had threaten.
| ed to do. Although the Russians
| fought tenaciously for their original
| resolution, which demanded, not only
| recognition of the co-existence OF the
comntunistic and capitalistic systems
and their peaceful cooperation, but
also the recommendation that all ma
tions develop commercial relations
with the Soviet Union. they finally ac-
cepted the compromise.
M. Sokolnikoff. Of the Russian dele.
cation, tonight told the Associated
Press that the Soviet members had
voted against today's resolutions be-
cause some Of them were in conflict
with the Soviet system. He said that
after the report of today's accord had
been presented to the general confer
ence, the Soviet delegation would abb
stain from voting on projects they
found in conflict with the Soviet sys-
tenn, so as not to hinder unanimity.
Evening star., 1927-05-22
THE WEATHER

District Of Columbia, Maryland and
Vlrginia-Partly cloudy and slightly
warmer today; tomorrow cloudy.
West Virginia-Generally fair to.
DAY; tomorrow cloudy. proba bly,
showers; little change in temperature.
Tide Tables.
FURNISHED by United States Coast
and Geodetic Survey)
Today-Low tide, SIG am. and TOT
pm; high tide. 1903 pm.
Tomorow--Low tide, Tai am. and
500 pm: high tide. 1888 pm.
The Sun and Moon.
Today-Sun rose 4:51 am; sun
sets 7:19 pm.
Tomorrow-Sun rises 4:50 am; sun
sets 7:20 pm.
Moon sets $50 pm.
Automobile lamps to be lighted
one.half hour after sunset.
COnStantinople has granted a monOn-
Evening star., 1927-05-22
High Water Gives =
Name to Initial
Infant i'm Camp
By the Associated Press.

by gIIB ASSUCIdLeU FFGSS.
LA FAYETTE, La, May 21.-
"L'Eau Haute" Is the first baby
born in the refugee camp here.
The child, lusty boy, was born
to Mrs. Lester Guidry, a refugee
from the Evangeline district. last
night.
The mother requested the attend
ing physician to name the child,
and he wrote 'L'Eau Haute" on
the birth certificate.
"L'Eau Haute' means high wa.
ter.
Evening star., 1927-05-22
CONCERTS ANNOUNCED.
Program Of Music in Public Parks
Made Public.

The director Of public buildings and
public parks announces the following
park concerts for the week beginning
tomorrow:
Monday. Stanton Park, Army Band,
1870 to 9 nm.
Tuesday, Sylvan Theater, Monu.
ment grounds, Navy Band, 1880 TO
Q pm.
Wednesday. Sylvan Theater. Monu-
ment Grounds, Army Band, 7:3O to
3 pm.
Thursday, Sylvan Theater. Monu-
ment Grounds, Marine Band, 7:30 to
8 Pm.
Friday, Washington Circle. Com
munity Civic Band, 7:30 to 8 pm.
Evening star., 1927-05-22

In selecting a poultry house site
chooss one having good drainage of
water and air. Avoid a low pocket
Or hollow in which cold air settles.
Evening star., 1927-05-22

Constantinople has granted a monop-
oily OF all outdoor advertising in the
city to one Qrm. :.
Evening star., 1927-05-22

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260 PCT. INCREASE
IN ALCOHOL DEATHS
ARoUsES DOCTORS

Continued from First Page.)
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157, 900 HOMELESS,
HOOVER ESTIMATES,
ON ATCHAFALAYA

Continued from First Page.)
Evening star., 1927-05-22

he Star Spangled Banner"
Evening star., 1927-05-22

Mr.. stengle presented to Commits
sioner Bell, on behalf Of the people
Of the District, a watch and chain. in.
scribed with a testimonial for his
faithful public service. To Mrs. Bell
and her daughter, Marjorie, he pre-
sented bouquets Of flowers.
The audience at the farewell testi-
monial was composed chiefly of rep.
resentatives of civic organizations and
parent-teacher associations, and Com
missioner Bells friends and admirers.
The guests of honor. who occupied
seats on the stage, included District
government officials, civic leaders and
officials and representatives of public
utility corporations and various
business interests. A reception fol-
lowed the meeting.
The program of entertainment was
featured by a half-hour concert by
the United States Army Band, under
the direction of Capt. William j.
Stannard, and mass singing led by
Percy S. Foster. There also We're
vocal solos by Miss Mabel l.. LOTUS
and Ambrose Durkin. and several
cornet solos by Thomas i. Darcy
second leader of the Army Band.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-14
S0VIE7S TO DECIDE
placing OF TRADE
Seyenty.Fiye Million Dollar Or
derS Taken From Britain

Berlin, June ~ U-D-The dis
position OF $4,000. 900 worth OF Or
ders which the Soviet government
had intended. before the recent
break in diplomatic relations. to
place with Great Britain will be de-
cided Thursday at a conference here
Of Soviet trade representatives in
Europe.
The United States. Germany and
Czecho Slovakia were expected to be
allotted the bulk OF the orders pro-
vding the problem OF financing the
purchases can be solved satisfactor-
lily
Moscow is not adverse to trans
ferring a large portion OF its British
business to the United States if cred
it facilities are obtainable." a lead
ins Soviet spokesman told the Unit
ed Press today.
Reports that British bankers were
refusing to discount bills of German
manufac turers who are expecting
Russian orders, coupled with the
severance of diplomatic relations.
may cause a complete redistribution
Of the Soviet foreign trade.
The presence in Berlin Of the
president Of the Soviet state bank,
and the recent luncheon Of Soviet
Foreign Minister Tchitcherin with
outstanding German bankers and
industrialists, were interpreted as
signs OF intense Soviet activity to
adjust Its foreign trade as the aft
ermath of the Anglo break.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-14
EPILEPSY IS NOT
ALWAYS HOPELESS
Prominent Medical Expert Gives
Views on Disease
By E. Bosworth McCready. NJ y.
Member Gorgas Memorial Institute
(Written for United Pressl

By E. Bosworth McCready. NJ. D.
Member Gorgas Memorial Institute
written for United Press)
One Of every six hundred OF the
general population is a victim of
what has been termed the strangest
disease In history. This estimate in
cludes only those persons subject to
habitual severe convulsive attacks
occurring at intervals over con-
siderable period of time. II those
subject to infrequent mild attacks,
to momentary lapses of conscious
ness. and to certain other abnormal
states were included. the proportion
would be close to one in every two
hundred.
The modern physician does not
consider epilepsy to be disease en-
,ity but rather prefers to consider
the epileptic phenomena as COM
plex series OF symptoms indicative
of some underlying condition.
The spasms or commissions Of car
ly childhood We're long thought to
be of no particular significance rs
far as future epilepsy is concerned.
1t has been determined. however
that the young child who has had
commissions is five times as liable to
later epilepsy as the child who has
had none. The epilepsy may develop
as late as thirty-five years after the
spasms
Commissions within the first few
days after birth are especially seri-
GUS as they usually denote brain
injury. The least serious type of
spasms are those that occur toward
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-14
STOCK RAISERS In
WAR ON wolves
Big Bend Country in Texas Out
to EXterminate Them

Maria Texas, June II, LP-The
mournful howls of the wolf packs.
which have struck terror in the
hearts OF many a cattle and sheep
raiser in the Beg Bend country of
Texas. soon may be stilled.
A wholesale wolf determination
campaign now is under way in the
highland country of Texas. and
since It's inauguration more than
1000 wolves have been poisoned or
shot. State and federal wolf hunt
ers are rapidly clearing the country
of these destructive enemies of the
stockman with traps and poisoned
bats
The wolves range in size from
the small gray coyote TO the huge
golden black Texas loho. which at
tains an enormous size, some speci-
mems Weighing 200 pounds. odd
Blacllie." huge she-wolf which
eluded capture for 10 years and did
damage estimated in excess of
$50. 900 TO the live stock men OF the
section. recently fell a victim OF the
'rappar, The huge wolf. coal black
in color, with whitish green eyes.
was caught by a trapper who first
captured one of her cubs and used
it as a bait 10 lure the dam into his
steel trap. She was taken alive.
and several OF the larger zoos Of
the country are seeking to get her
as a specimen.
Bats composed of poison en-
closed between two pads of pork
have been distributed throughout
Brewster and Preside counties by
the hundreds OF thousa nds.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-14
SAFETY SOUGHT
FOR GOLDFISH
Travel Is to Be Made Safe for
Finny Tribe

Washington, June IA. R-Travel
is going to be made safe for goldfish
il the government can do it.
Acting on complaints by fish
breeders about the heavy mortality
rate Of their charges while proceed
ing in cans via express toward pri-
vate bowls, the Bureau Of Fisheries
has undertaken serious scientific
investigate 1t already has some
results to announce.
Lack Of air in the water. at first
suspected Of causing the high death
rate. doesn't seem to be important.
The goldfish Is hardy. and when
his water isn't changed he swims
up to the top and takes breath Of
straight air from time to time. But
the dirt that gets inc his water
seems to present a serious danger,
and the scientists are working to
determine just how much he can
stand. When it finishes, 1t hopes
to be able to lay out travel sched-
ules which will enable the breeders
to deliver more Of their finny or
raments alive.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-14

In the last few years the Texas
highlands have yielded to civiliza.
ton Of sort and pure bred i've
stock is being raised here. The
Highland Hereford Raisers' associa-
ton, the Highland Sheep RaiserT
association and the Highland Poul-
try association have developed into
active and constructive organiza-
tons. Where few years ago
sheep we're unknown. cattle weFe
numbered by the score and poultry
was known ony by pictures there
are now hundreds OF thousands Of
sheep. herds OF cattle that recall
memories of the Old West. AMI the
poultry industry has assumed pro-
portions undreamed OF by the West
Texans.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-14
How to Display the Flag

How to Display the Flag ....
..... James Macarthur
Cautions on the Flag Wanna Meotti
Salutes to the Flag ..,.........
80. Eagle Scout Albert LOOMS
Respect the Flag .............
........... Edward Pankonin
Story OF Our Flag ............
.............. Elsa johnson
A Greed ........... Esme Noverly
The program closed with the
pupils in assembly singing the Star
Spangled Banner" and saluting the
colors. The lower grades OF the
school will have the same program
tomorrow.
The graduating class Of the school
is practicing for the exercises to be
held in the auditorium uext Thurs
day. June %. as o'clock in the
afternoon when the graduates will
receive their diplomas. The school
orchestra will play during the exer-
cises.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-14
LAWRENCE. URGES
AIR LEADERSHIP
President Of New England Coun-
Gil Points to undber9h

Rye Beach. n. H. June II P-
Lindbergh and Chamberlain have
written in the skies a message to In
dustrial New England to spare no
effort or opportunity to insure lead
ership in everything that relates to
air transportation. John S. Law
renee. president Of the New England
council told that body at the Open
ing here today Of its seventh quar-
terly meeting.
New England manufacturing Is
already represented in important re-
spects in this new industry" said
Mr.. Lawrence, but recent events
prove that we must increase our ef-
fort to hold our place apd achieve
leadership. BY ourselves making use
Of aviation, we shall increase our
capacity to participate in its devel-
opment We must learn to think Of
it as possible means OF ringing our
New England plants close to the
center of our national market, and
as a means of improving our service
to our customers.
I'VE must do all we can to use
air mail, air transportation. and In
every way manifest an active inter-
est and faith in this new develop
ment."
Facts instead of propaganda"
concerning the migration OF indus
try in New England will be sought
this summer by the councils COM
mittee on public relations In coop
Grafton with chambers OF commerce
throughout the territory. Colonel
Frank Knox Of Manchester. N. H..
chairman. declared.
Data for 1925 and the current
year was being collected and when
compiled would give some indication
OF the drift he said.
Most of the councils first day was
taken up with discussion OF NUM-
cipal expenditures as they relate to
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-14

the end of the first year when the
child's nervous system may be in a
highly irritable condition because OF
teething. Repeated commissions are
always more serious than single
ones, as are also spasms persisting
.or more than a half hour.
A careful analysis by a compe-
tent physician should be made of
every child subject to spasms as up
propriate treatment will often PRE-
vent years OF suffering and unhap-
piness. This is true also OF convul-
sions occurring In older individuals.
Contrary to general opinion, epilepsy
is not always a hopeless condition.
Quite often the attacks can be
permanently arrested and failing of
this the intervals between attacks
and their severity may be favora bly,
influenced.
The mystery and pessimism which
have 50 long accomra MED this dis
case have affected both the victims
and their friends, and have prevent
ed TO a large extent. the seeking of
proper medical advice and the con-
scientious and persistent following
of such when it has been sought.
Relief, entire or partial. is only to
be obtained by consistent effort over
a considerable period Of time. not
days and weeks but months and
possibly years.
There Is no disease condition
which requires more patience and
cheerful optimism on the part Of
physician and patient than does ep-
ilepsy. For certain cases. because Of
lack OF response to treatment. IN
usual severity or frequency Of at
tacks. accompanying mental discr-
ders. or impracticablity OF home
care for other reasons, institutional
care is imperative.
The routine of intitutional life
with the opportunity II affords for
companionship and for occupation
suited to the capacity Of the indi-
vidual furnishes a desirable environ
ment for these unfortunates.
pI-An ryI-DArn f-V SccYI,ITn anC
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-14
That Baby You've
Longed For
Mrs. Burton Advises Women on Mother
hood and Companionship

For several years I was denied the
blessing o, motherhood" writes Mrs.
Margaret Burton Of Kansas City. Il vas
terribly nervous and subject TO peri DDS
Of terrible suffering and melancholia.
Now I am the proud mother OF beau.
tiful little daughter and a true compan-
ion and Inspiration to my husband.
believe hundreds of other women would
like TO know the secret OF my happiness,
and I will gladly reveal 1t to any mar.
red woman who Will write me-" Mrs.
Burton offers her advice entirely with.
out charge. She has nothing to sell
Letters should he addressed TO Mrs. Mar.
garet Burton, SoS2 Massa chusetts, Kan.
sas City. Mo. Correspondence Will be
strictly CONFIDENTIAL
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-14
MT. H0LYOKE GRADUATION
College Confers Degrees on $50
Seniors Tcday-Othcr Degrees
Are Given.

South Hadley, Mass. June II up
Mount Holyoke college conferred
degrees on ESQ seniors at its nineti-
eth commencement today and in
addition awarded nine masters de-
grees and three honorary ones.
Recipients Of the latter were Caro-
line Yale. principal of the Clark
school for deaf at Northampton.
where Mrs Calvin Coolidge once
taught: Frances Perkins, chairman
of the industrial board of the state
of New York and Edith Wynn
Mathison. actress and wife Of
Charles Ram Kennedy, the play
wright.