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The Washington times., 1927-06-27
GIRARD ACT GOES
OVER BIG AT
EARLE

Harry Girard's little creation
of melody carries off the honors
on the bill at the Earle Theater
this week. Here we have some
of the best voices in vaudeville,
swayed and dominated by a direc-
tor Of skill and a master of
music. Presenting an entirely
new program, these clever artists
again demonstrated their right to
stellar honors on any program of
vaudeville.
Carl Schichtl's Royal Wan.
derettes" turned out to be dis.
play of marionette fun. On a
miniature stage, the little figures
are made to go through all kinds
of comical bits, much to the
enjoyment of grown-ups and
youngsters. Two comedy enter
tainers UNNAMED on the pro-
gram) fill in for Donovan and
Lee. They have several good
songs and something new in ma.
terial.
Viola May heads a little com.
pany in Miss Dumbell." Two
young women sing one or two
songs in a dainty manner.
A pair Of chaps with good
voices and some musical talent
fill in for John Irving Fisher.
Their songs and patter are clever,
while the bit of novelty that
closes the act is good.
The Perfect Sap, co-staring
Pauline Starke and Ben Lyon, is
a complicated sort of an affair,
dealing with the adventures of a
stage detective and a gang of
crooks. There's a release of
Kilograms. Floyd Wheeler,
his players, and Alexander Arons
are responsible for something en-.
1oyable in the musical line.
IT g
The Washington times., 1927-06-27

wasn't there, to look at a loose
scalp working up and down. but
to listen to a darned good tenor.
Ardelli took the laughter with
good grace. gave one encore and
was exceedingly gracious. His
accompanist was dark and studi-
Gus person named Mieczyslaw
Volk.
Miss Julia Nash and G. H.
O'Donnell appeared in an amusing
married life skit on the order of
last weeks "Nagger." Robey and
Gould made hit in comedy pat
ter and songs. Not so happy were
Eva Esmond and Pat Grant.
Lottie Atherton opened in =
unique dance offering, and the
Carr Brothers and Betty closed
in an unusual and amusing bit
called Demonstrating" The regu-
lar film shorts-fable, topics, and
newsreel-complete the bill.
The Washington times., 1927-06-27

realistic scene depicting q "mud
rush. in Brazilian diamond mine,
the hero and the girl being
trapped in the lower levels. He
saves their lives by digging
through to the next level above.
This scene required staging of a
high order and is one OF the most
thoroughly effective thrills the
screen has given in a long time.
Al bid is made for flapper in
terest in several love scenes. These
slop over a bit, but one, where the
girl urges the man to forget his
wrongs and take his place in life,
Is well done, indeed.
Natalie Kingston plays the
feminine lead. She has a way all
her own for registering various
The Washington times., 1927-06-27
MILTON STILLS IN
BRAZILIAN
MUD

Framed" the feature picture
current at the Metropolitan
Theater and starring Milton Stills
Is a. typical Stills picture. Most
Of the real action, it is true, Is con-
fined to one or two scenes, but
emotionally the whole story is cast
in the Stills melodramatic tempo.
The underlying theme is rather
trite, being concerned with a man
who suffers injustice and is near
to being beaten by it when-you've
guessed 1.-THE falls in love. His
troubles. however. do not end there
mo joke intended1.
After meeting the Only Girl. he
again is the victim of an injustice.
being framed by his rival and sent
to the penal colony of Brazil.
There is one very exciting and
The Washington times., 1927-06-27

emotions and her technique is way
beyond this reviewers limited
mental horizon.
All in all, however, the picture
is above par. The story is well put
together and is intensely interest
ing. It's well worth the time and
money it takes to see it.
A Will Rogers traVelogue, TAX
ing us about Holland, is very
The Washington times., 1927-06-27
MAH VE5
Ght l.IG TalA
RATES DELIVERED BIZ CARRIER Il
WASHINGTON AND ALEXANDRIA

The Washington Herald Daily and SUNDAY
is delivered BY carrier at IS cents per
week. daily only 10 cents Der week and
Sunday only 10 cents Der week
BY carrier at 10 cents per week. Daily
Times and SUNDAY Herald 10 cents per
week Daily Times and Herald daily 90
cents Der week. Daily Times and Herald
daily and Sunday % cents per week
Orders can be cent by mail or telephone
Main $500 Collection 10 made weekly by
carrier.
RATE BIZ MAIL
PAYABLE ID AdvAncel
The Washington times., 1927-06-27

excellent subsidiary feature. IA
addition there is a Bobby Vernon
comedy and the usual World
Survey.
Daniel Breeskin's Metropolitan
Orchestra gives us two very fine
musical numbers and an excellent
orchestral setting for the feature.
u. w. b.
The Washington times., 1927-06-27

thus has had extensive training in
this line. The failure of his fathers
health caused the family to come
to America
Mr.. Pavlos started in business
for himself in 1923 and opened his
present store in July, 1925. He
specializes in shoe repairing and
rebuilding and his shop is equipped
to render prompt service to his
customers. He feels that hard
work is the key to success as it
has been in his business.
He is married and has two small
children.
For further information regard
Ing the Shoe Service Shop consult
the who's Who" Directory on next
TO the last page Of tOday's Times
end Herald.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-13
NEIGHBORS COMPLAIN
OF DIET CURE HOME
Declare Nurses House Is, in Real.
ty, a Hospital Defying
Zoning Rules.

William r. Cotton, 3242 Thirty
eighth street, and IL other residents in
the vicinity today filed suit for an In
junction in the District Supreme Court
against Addle NJ. Barton, a registered
nurse, who conducts. they claim. a pri-
vate hospital at 3244 Thirty-eiGhth
street in alleged defiance of coming and
health regulations.
The petitioners tell the court that
the 17-room house occupied by the de-
PENDANT is equipped with call bells and
other paraphernalia of n hospital and
they complain that the business con-
Quoted there under the guise of a
''health home" or diet cure" Is in
reality hospital.
The claim is made that deau per-
sons are removed by night and that
the clotheslines in the yard are hung
with a number of nightgowns, like
those in use in regular hospitals.
Noises are also complained of and it is
alleged that persons take sun baths in
a semi-nude condition on the porches
of the house.
District Commissioners, 1t is stated,
have already complained against the
maintenance of a private hospital with
out license and in violation of a
coming ruling after hearing last June
Attorneys w. Gwynn Gardiner. for
mer District Commissioner and Hugh
NJ. Frampton. appear for the neigh
bors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-13
DENTAL EXAMINERS
REPORT REGISTRIES
Total of 578 Practitioners and 80
Hygienists Enrolled to Date
in District.

Eighteen dentists and three dental
hygiensts were registered during the
last fiscal year ending June 80. MAX
ing total of SIS of the former and
80 of the latter, according to the an
nual report of the Board of Dental
Examiners. submitted to the Commits
siOners today by DR.. c. Willard Cana
lier.
The report pointed out that Incidental
profession in the District has been rid
of It's malpractitioners, and that only
two persons were prosecuted and fined
during the 12-month period, one for
practicing dentristy without a license
and the other for having an un-
licensed dentist in his operating room
More or less regular inspection of
dental offices is now possible with the
facilities of the board itself. and the
splendid cooperation of the Police
Department" said the report, land it
can be confidently stated that sanitary
and the personnel of dental
establishments are greatly improved.
as compared to conditions prior to
the passage Of the new law"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-13
DIR. SHANTZ. FAMOUS BOTANIST,
MADE ARIZONA UNIVERSITY HEAD
Resigned From Department
of Agriculture Last Year
After 20 Years.
Assumes New Duties at Ex-
piration of Present Year.
Succeeds Dr.. Marvin.

DR.. H. l.. ShantZ, internationally
known hotanist. who resigned last
year from the Department of AEri-
culture, yesterday was elected presi-
dent of the University of Arizona at
a meeting of the board OF regents.
According to the Associated Press he
will assume his duties at the eNpira-
ton of the college year Just starting.
The presidency at the University OF
Arizona was made vacant when Dr.
Cloyd H. Marvin resigned to become
the head of George Washington Uni
versity, in this city. last Summer. In
the meantime Byron Cummings was
appointed acting president at the
Tucson institution and will continue
in that capacity for this year.
Specialist Here 90 Years.
DR.. Shantz is we'll known in Wash
ington. having been in the service
of the Department of Agriculture as
a specialist for 90 years. Although
he resigned to become professor OF
botany at the University of Illinois
at Crbana, he has been acting since
then as collaboration with the
Bureau Of Plant Industry and the
Bureau of Agricultural Economics.
He became internationally famous
as a scientist by his many explora-
tions in foreign countries. especially
in Africa. After the World War he
conducted an investigation OF the
agricultural possibilities of Africa for
the peace conference at Paris and on
previous explorations in that conh-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-13
MODERN VIKINGS"
RESCUED FROM SEA
Englishmen Attempting to Emu
late Voyage Of Left Ericsson Saved
After Six Days Drifting.

BY the Associated Press.
MONTREAL, September 13-Adrift
for six days on the raging North At
lantic, Richard NJ. Jackson, an Eng
lish law student, and William F.. Sin
clair, South London schoolmaster,
who were attempting to emulate the
voyage of Left Ericsson. were rescued
from their 22foot yawl by the S. S.
Alcor, $50 miles off Belle Isle. on Sep
TENDER Z and brought to Montreal
when the Alcor locked here.
Sinclair and Jackson set out from
the Firth Yacht Club, near London.
in the last days Of June in their little
craft, and successfully reached the
Pentland Firth, Reykjavik, Iceland
and Greenland. They then set their
course for st. Johns, Newfoundland,
but on September l they had ran into
severe North Atlantic gale. Their
craft was badly damaged. although 1t
rode the storm, and for six days the
two amateur yachtsmen were tossed
about at the mercy of the waves.
On the evening of September Z. a
light was seen and the Vikings" sent
up flares which eventually brought
the Alcor alongside. The rescue was
made with difficulty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-13
THREE CAPITAL MEN
HONORED BY GREECE
Joseph E. Davies, Franklin D.
Jones and Rev. E. 0. Watson
Given Awards for Relief Work.

In recognition of their services to
the refugees who poured into Greece
during 1922 and 1923, the President
Of the Hellenic Republic has conferred
the cross of the Order of the Savior
upon three Neutrality-suspicious. who
were active in the work of the Ameri-
can Friends of Greece and Relief for
Farther;ess Children of Greece, both
of which had their headquarters in
Washington unfit recently, when
their work was amalgamated with
that of the Near East Relief.
Joseph f.. Davies. Washington at
torney, was awarded the gold cross of
the order for his services as presi-
dent of the Relief for Fatherless Chill
dren of Greece-this orga nizatiOn hav-
ing cared for nearly 1000 children
left fatherless through the maSsa ere
at Smyrna and in the interior of Asia
Minor. Mr.. Davies is former chair
man of the Federal Trade Commits
sion and associate counsel for the
government of Peru in the Tacna-
africa arbtra ton before the President
of the United States.
Frank D. Jones, also local attor-
ney, is made a chevalier of the order
in recognition of his services as mem
her of the executive committee of
the American Friends of Greece, an
organization which has established
workshops where more than 1000
refugee women and girls have been
made self-supporting through their
skill in needlework.
Rev. f. o. Watson, who has also
been honOred by the Greek govern
ment, was located in Washington for
several years, where he was secretary
of the local office of the Federal Coun-
ell of Churches, and afterward secre-
tary of the American Friends of
Greece. DR.. Watson is now editor
Of the Southern Christian Advocate,
at Columbia, S. c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-13
WHEELER MADE WIFE.
NOW DEAD, HIS HEIR
Dry Leaders Will Filed for Pro-
bate Also Contains Requests
to Parents.

Leaving, Professionally, all but $3.50
to the wife who had just preceded him
in death, the will of Wayne B. Wheel
er, noted dry leader, who died Septem-
Der s, was filed today for probate in
the Supreme Court Of the District of
Columbia. The value of the estate
was not given.
The document, executed June 90,
1916, also named Mrs. Wheeler execu-
trix. She was represented by Attor-
ney Andrew Wilson, and unler Gus
tomary procedure now, an admin
istrator will be appointed for the es-
tate, which will revert to Mrs. Wheel
er's heirs-their children.
Mr.. Wheeler had bequeathed $500
TO his mother, Norsa Wheeler, If liv-
ing, and $3.50 to his father, Joseph
Wheeler, If living. The residue went
TO his wife.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-13
ASSEMBLY TO OPEN
NEW ORDER IN SPAIN
Dictatorship to Yield to Semi
Representative Form of
Government.
BY the Associated Press.

MADRID, Spain, September ia
new chapter in the evolution of the
government of Spain began today, the
fourth anniversary of the inception of
the military directorate under Gen.
Primo de Rivera. the premier-dictator
The directorate was modified into a
semi.military ministry, but operated
without a Parliament. The place Of
Parliament now is to be filled by the
long promised National Assembly, con-
vocation of which was decreed yester-
Primo de Rivera.
The Assembly is expected to meet
on October IA for the primary purpose
of advising the government on the
draft Of a new constitution and other
matters of state, including the budget.
People Promised Voice.
The people will have no direct voice
In the selection of the Assembly mem
bers, all Of whom are to be appointed
by the government. Primo de Rivera
has promised; however, TO give all
shades of public opinion a consulting
voice, excluding only politicians of the
old school, whom he ousted from their
posts.
The Assembly is expected to meet
twice every month, but its various
commissions will gather daily. except
Sundays and holidays. No sessions
will be held during August and Sep.
TENDER. It's tenure is three years.
Members DESTROYS of consulting a
member Of the government must do
so in writing, giving the minister Il
days to decide whether he will appear
in the Assembly or ignore the ques.
ton. Sessions will be public, but the
press reports are to be subject 10 the
censorship.
Under the terms Of the DEGREES, leg
islation will be initiated by the gov.
eminent. After debate, the Assembly
returns the measures to the ministry
with its suggestions. These the min
istry may accept or reject, as it sees
f.. The measures then become law.
Old Guard Protests.
The decree has already evoked bit
ter protests from the old guard. but
the censorship has prevented all at
tempts at open criticism, as the gov
eminent permits the newspapers II
print only what 1t regards as construc
tive criticism.
Official circles were quick to poin
out that the decree changes nothing
in the political situation nor in th'
asnect C., the country. These quar-
ters also say that the decree in realit.
has strengthened the government.
La Nacion. governmental newspaper
saws editorially that the Assembl,
may seem somewhat dictatorial, We
II marks a great step forward. in tina
il permits the government in excer
tional cases to take any kind Of actor
with the advice of the members o
the Assembly"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-13
u. S.-MExICO CLAIMS BODY
TO STAY IN WASHINGTON
Rumor Of Proposed Transfer of
Headquarters to Mexico City
Is Denied.

A report from Mexico City that
sessions of the Mexican-American
General Claims Commission had been
transferred to the Mexican capital by
agreement with the Washington Gov
eminent was explained at the State
Department as applying only to one
meeting Of the commission. and its
headquarters will remain in Washing.
ton.
The Mexican government desired,
for reasons not made known here,
that meetings be shifted to Mexico
City. A conference, however, re-
suited in an agreement that one meet
ing be held there, the date being SUBJ
iect to ratification by the Mexican
Congress of the recently negotiated
treaty extending the commissions life
for two years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-13
CURTIS MUM ON POLITICS,
Senator Says He Left presidential
Hat" at Home.

Senator Curtis of Kansas did not
bring his presidential hat to Wash.
ington with him Yesterday. he said.
and therefore he was not prepared TO
throw ~ into the ring.
Il left it with my f. lends in Kansas"
ne said. and l am in their hands"
curtis clubs are being formed in all
parts or Kansas, but the Senate Re-
publican leader would not he drawn
into extended comment on presidential
politics. He had no comment 10 make
as to whether President Coolidge's IN.
ture was discussed at conference he.
tween the two yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-13
BURIAL IN VIRGINIA
FOR R. B. McGR0ARTY
Man Killed When Body Falls Nine
Stories on Him in New York to
Be Brought to Falls Church.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
FALLS CHURCH. Va, September
13.-Robert B. McGroarty. who was
killed in New York when struck by
the body of Victor ]. Steinberg as 1t
hurtled from the ninth floor of an Of
flee building following a shooting at
fray in which two other men lost their
lives, will be buried at his boyhood
home here tomorrow afternoon. Flu
neral services will be held at the home
of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William
B. McGroarty. and interment Will be
in lakewood Cemetery.
Mr.. McGroarty was % years OLD ana
a veteran of the World War. He is
survived by his widow, who was a
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. John w.
Garner of Falls Church; his parents
and two sisters, Mrs. Mackenzie OF
Halifax, Nova Scotia, and Mrs. aired
Bevins of Rio Janerio. Brazil. Burial
has awaited the arrival of Mrs. BeV1ns,
who reached New York today.
On account of the funeral, the meet
ing of L Kings Daughters Circle,
scheduled for tomorrow, has been
postponed to Wednesday, September
81, when it will he held at the home OF
Mrs. w. 0. Robinson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-13

Continued from Flrst fdse1
saving that no fuel had arrived. III
they made this hop they would then
face approximately 1 800 miles or open
sea in reaching Honolulu ana 2,4oo
from that point to the American MAIN
land.
Ready to Aid Hop.
Meanwhile. J. V. Walker, Toxic
representative Of the flight, Went
ahead with preparations to give 'ie
avia tors every possible aid IL tneE re-
main determined 10 continue. he iidu
gasoline and oil stored at kasuml.
gaura naval aviation station as wei,
as new engine If they should neeo
il. The Japanese naval authorities
also made arrangements for their com
fort and an enthusiastic reception
awaited them.
While the efforts to dlssuade the
f3yers from continuing are understood
TO have come from many sources,
there was nothing to indicate that
naval authorities would issue any ofii-
cjal statement. Advice and comment
thus far has come largely from lnul-
yid,lals. The vernacular newspapers
have made no comment. 1t has been
pointed out that the only way Japan
could prevent the flight would be 10
compound the plane il 1t flew over
Notifications, and this was regarded
as improbable.
The aviators left Harbor Grace,
Newfoundland, IS days ago and have.
covered less than 10000 Of the 22,O67
miles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-13

of the cause for which they gave their
lives he retarded.
"Hazardous flights should not be
prohibited, but they should be at
tempted only after careful study by
experienced personnel with the best
of modern equipment and for a def
mite purpose. In the future expedi-
tons should be organized and prizes
offered under conditions which pro-
mote the development of safer travel.
Safety of travel does not rest alone
in the perfection of plane and engine.
but equally important is highly
trained personnel, accurate weather
information and other navigational
aids, including a means of radio COM
munica ton for use in case of forced
landing"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-13
CHANG IN SHANGHAI.
Moderate Nationalists Reported to
Have Summoned Leader.

LONDON, September 10 R-A dis
match from Shanghai to the Exchange
Telegraph reports that Gen. Chang
Kai.Shek has returned to Shanghai
secretly in response to demand by
moderate Nationalists. The former
oeneralissimo of the moderate forces
is reported to have been asked to re-
sumo power, as the Marking govern.
ment fears that the Communists Will
regain power following upon the de-
feat of the Northern troops.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-13
LINDBERGH OPPOSED TO BAN
ON AIR TRIPS ACROSS OCEAN
Flying Colonel Declares Such
Restriction Would Place
Bar on Progress.
Says Land Flights of Early
Days Were More Hazardous
Than Sea Hops Now.

BY the Associated Press.
SPOKANE. September 13.-Col.
Charles A. Lindbergh has given to
the Associated Press. in response to
its request. the following statement
in connection with recent develop.
ments in transoceanic flying.
"Transoceanic flights which have
been accomplished demonstrate the
feasibility of air transportation be-
tween continents. The trend Of fu-
ture development should be toward
making such transportation practical
under all conditions. The pioneering
is over, but the perfecting is yet to
be done
Regular transOcea mic travel by air
is no more impractical today than
transcontinental air lines were dec
AIDE and half ago. Years of develop
ment and scientific research will be
required before such regular inter
continental service can be success.
fully inaugurated.
Casualties May Be Expected.
During the experiment. period
we may expect casualties. Yet to
totally restrict hazardous flights
would be placing a ban on scientific
progress. Such restriction would
have the same effect on the future
Of transoceanic flying as the air mail
would have experienced had it been
abandoned by the Government during
the heavy casualty period of it's
pioneering days.
1.-THE result Of total restriction might
be compared to the effect of aviation
in general had legislation been enacted
against all flying during the first few
years following the flight of the
Wright brothers, when, hour for hour,
any flight was more dangerous than
transoceanic flying is at present.
1.-THE pioneering and development of
almost every advance in the air is
marked by the loss Of it's explorers or
its scientists. Yet they would be the
last to request that the advancement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-13
MASSACREOF 10000
REPORTED IN CHINA
Soldiers of "Christian Gen.
eraI" Charged With Whole
sale Killing at Changte.
By the Associated Press.

PEk1NG, September 13.-The Chi
nese newspapers charge that troops
of Marshal Feng YuHsiang. formerly
known as the christian general
have ma ssacred thousands of persons
at Changte. a city Of 100000 popula-
ton, in northern Honan Province.
Members OF the Heavenly Gate
and Red Spears" Societies having
killed some Of Feng's men, the papers
state, the military took fearful re-
venge, Strengthening the inhabitants
without regard for age or sex.
Estimates of the number OF dead
published by the various papers range
from 10000 to $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-13
MARRIAGE ANNULLED.

Justice Siddons of the District Su.
preme Court has granted a final de-
cree Of annulment in favor of Mrs.
Cora c. Rohrbach from Charles H.
The defendant. 1t was
shown, had married the plaintiff
August 20, 1921. and the divorce OBJ
tanned by his first wife not having
been granted May Il, 1921, under the
laws of Virginia, was not operative
for six months. Attorney Thomas II.
Patterson appeared for the plaintiff.