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Evening star., 1927-05-12
TWO MORE PROPERTY
OWNERS ASK REFUND
File Suit Based on Recent Decision
Invalidating Borland Law for
Shallow Lots.

Two more properyt owners have
MED suit in the Municipal Court to
recover special assessments paid for
the paving OF Rhode Island avenue
northeast. basing their claims for a
refund on the recent decision of the
Court OF Appeals in the johnson
case. in which IL was held that the
front foot assessment under the Bor-
land law is invalid where the lots are
of shallow depth.
Ruth McCord Carpenter and James
and Grace Brannin allege that their
property is less than so feet I'm depth.
is situated similar 10 that in the John
son case, and that the street paving
assessment exceeded the assessed
value of the property.
The District Commissioners now
have under adyisement a report SUBJ
mitted by d special committee which
studied the effect of the Court of Ap-
peals decision in the johnson and
Knox cases. both of which relate to
assessments under the Borland law.
The committee advised the Commis-
sioners that no definite or general ruls
could be laid down for refunding the
special assessments affected by the
courts decision,( but that each ar-
peal for a refund should be- consid-
cred on its merits. s
Henry A. Schweinhaut and James
c. Wilkes appear for the property
owners. The case has been set Tor
trial Monday.
Evening star., 1927-05-12
Continued from Yesterdays star.)
THIRTY.sECOND INsTALLMENT.
CHAPTER l..
The Evening of the Ball.

THERE was nothing unusual IN
the appearance of L. :. ). Es'
corial to suggest the immi-
L nence of a tragedy. The bugles
called regularly to luxurious
meals. the pillard swimming bath
echoed with the laughter oe young
people and the splash and gurgle OF
water. The band played i'll the social
l.. H. where the elderly and the miuuie
aged preferred to take their tea. Inc
smoke room was crowded from AFTER
noon until night. and the eight, or
more than eight. crooks who worked
this particular ship went about their
Unlawful occupations with SIKH ana
modeSty.
A fancy dress ball had been an
nounced for that night. The notlce
was I'D in the hall, with the further
information that dresses. masks, Wigs,
etc. could be obtained from the amaz'
ing barber. who supplied everything
from shoe laces to surrentitious fou-
lefta wheels for the comfort ana
pleasure of the Escorials guests. AS
he wa shaving Bill he offered his as
sistance.
II could make you up so that no
body would know you," he said.
THANK you--I'm in the publicity
business" Interrupted Bill.
That night, after dinner, the center
of the social hall was cleared and car
pets rolled up. exposing well sprung
de ncing floor, and when the hall be.
gan to fill and the trap drummer or
the ba nd made his presence known. 1t
was difficut for Betty to believe that
they were on ship in the middle of
the ocean, more than a thousand miles
from the nearest land.
The perfect harmony Of the sur.
roundngs, added to the steadiness of
the ship, which had galvanized Low
bridge to vigorous life, destroyed the
last Illusion of ocean travel.
ITS very wonderful she breathed.
He had found a tapestried sofa for
her. coffee had been served and Mr..
Stone. a little pale but otherwise
cheerful. had been assisted into cor.
ner seat. his wound hidden beneath d
black silk bandage.
The air held a medley OF perfumes
which, by some merciful dispensation
of Providence. merged into one faint
sweet fragrance.
"Why do YOU go so often to your
cabin? One would think YOU had Il
Evening star., 1927-05-12
URGE RESTRICTION
OF OIL PRODUCTION
Leading Petroleum Operators
Say "0verproduction" Has
Reached Peak.

Some OF the leading oil producers
have appealed TO the Federal Govern
ment for aid in restricting oil produc-
ton. and the Federal Oil Board has
replied that the Government Is ready
TO assist in any proper manner.
The appeal. which embodies a re-
striction plan to guard. against over
production. was addressed to Secre-
tary Work. chairman of the Oil
Board, and was signed by Walter c.
Teagle, president of the STANDARD Oil
Co. of New Jersey. and w s. Parish,
former president of the American Pc
troleum Institute.
1t declared that overproduction had
"recurred this year in form SO ma
lignant as to seem to be without pre-
cedent."
Method Of Control Proposed.
a cooperative method of control.
worked out through joint purchase of
certain producing lands, was proposed
as solution. Yesterday MIR. Teagle
discussed this plan with Secretary
Work. who told him TO further con-
slider ii in conference with other oil
men. and then again consult the
board \ meeting of oil producers is
being held in New York today with
that purpose in view
The present plight of the industry
is recognized fully by this board" said
Secretary Work today, 'and | feel that
the leaders of the oil world realize
that the Government is ready and
willing to assist i'm every proper man.
ner to meet the crisis. There are Ger.
tain Federal statutes which, of course.
govern, as we'll as the police laws OF
the several States and other local acts
and regulations which cannot, with
| lmpunity, be brushed aside, even in
an emergency. But the Federal Oil
Board will be glad to counsel and
advise with the industry and do every.
thing within reason and the scope Of
the law TO assist
Say Wildcats" Are Operating.
Teagle and Parish, in their letter to
Secretary Work, directs particular at.
tention TO the present operations OF
'wildcatters,' who continue to find
more oil, bringing II upon the market
/ regardless of the real need for oil.
| The method OF operation. the letter
said was for the finder of the oil to
| set aside small part Of his holdings
| for his own exploitation, and lease out
other small tracts TO separate com.
| panles. 1t was added that, in pur.
| CHASING these leases, the large COM
| panies had been the worst offenders
| The procedure which we have to
! suggest continued the letter, 'is
| that instead of the interested pro.
ducers purchasing full interests in
definite subdivisions of the wildcat.
ters block Of acreage they purchase
| undivided fractional interests in such
block of acreage" with MANAGEMENT
| by committee or board representing
operators and royalty. owners.
| The two oil men suggested. on con.
ciusion, that the oil board was The
authoritative source to focus imme-
| date attention on the pussibiIitS-
Evening star., 1927-05-12

OXFORD. England. Nav 12 P>.--
Ancient oxford University is proud OF
its age-old traditions, precedents and
habits. and 1t has taken solar eclipse
to change one of them.
For centuries Oxford's commence
ment day has been unalterably sched-
uled for the last Wednesday in June
This year however, the Wednesday
falls on June 20. on which day there is
10 be total eclipse Of the sun. Con
sequently, the governing body Of the
university, at solemn session today,
decided TO postpone the commence
ment exercises until the next day.
Thursday.
Conservative Oxonians are alarmed
at the change, but console themselves
with the knowledge that nothing less
than a solar eclipse could alter the
university's routine.
Evening star., 1927-05-12
Red Head |
BY Edgar Wallace
A Thrilling Romance of Today
Copyright, 1927. by Chicago Daily News. Inc.

| sick child" she smiled when Bill came
back for the third time.
There was an opportunity now, for
the hand was playing noisily and the
sound of voices and laughter made it
impossible that he could he overheard
Bullott is in my cabin" he whis.
pered. Nobody must know"
When the dance had finished she
rose.
Take me onto the deck" she com
manded, and he led her TO the forward
part of the promenade. which at this
hour was bare of people. Now, tell
me-" she said, Bulott is in your
cabin? Why doesn't he come up?'
She listened without interruption.
He thinks something Is going TO
happen?"
i won't deceive you; he does. SO
do t.
It's in the air tonight I couldn't
help feeling when I saw those domi.
noes and masks dancing on the floor
how easy It would be-~oh. no, that
would be too absurd. I'm thinking In
terms Of melodrama."
Melodrama belongs to the world" ,"
said Bill. There isn't a police station
that isn't full of it, there isn't an in
sane asylum that doesn't have it all.
from act one to the final drop"
I'D like to see Mr.. Bullott," she
said suddenly.
Bill was in dilemma; he was al
ready regretting that he had broken
faith with his friend, but since he had
done so he might as well hear the
truth from the girls own lips.
IN take you down" he said.
To his relief. Bulott was rather
amused than otherwise at the sight Of
the girl.
Il thought he'd tell you" he said,
and she flushed at the emphasis he
aid on the last word Come right in,
Miss Stone, and find place to sit. 1t
isn't my cab bin, and where Holbrook is
going TO sleep tonight / don't know.
I've come TO ask YOU TO tell me
something. Mr.. Bullott," she said. us
there really any serious danger?"
Here on the Escorial? Yes. there
| is some sort Of danger for a few peo.
| pie here"
For me?"
He looked perpIexed
Il don't know--yes, I guess there
is he said. You want the truth
She nodded her thanks.
"Is there any way by which tha,
| danger can be avoided? Can't some
| body be told?" There was a hint OF
| impatience as well as anxiety in her
voice.
| why. no." said Bullott, considering
the matter. IF we We're travelling by
| railroad there'd be an alarm signal
| that we would pull and tht train
would stop and policema would
come along and inquire. But nothing
stops an ocean liner except a rock or
an iceberg. or maybe man overheard
and they don't stop long for that
We've got 10 so through with it. I've
| told the officers and they just looked
at me as though 1 were not quite right
| in the head. My only hope is that
get a reply to the radio I've sent to
Evening star., 1927-05-12
NIFAN a, y f.~t fIIlF,R' q SUN HHVNIUTIt7FTH' y
Trustees Sale of Valuable Two
Story Brick Dwelling, No.
1749 6 ST. NV.

By virtue Of decree OF the supreme
Court of the District Of Columbia. passed in
EQUITY Ca4se No, 4d536. the undersigned
In front Of the premises. on MONDAY. THE
TWENTY THIRD DAY OF MAY 1927. AT
FIVE O'CLOCK = NJ the following -descr bed
land and ptemises. situate in the District of
Columbia. 20 wit Lot numbered thirty-two
f391 in burgess suhdir ison OF part Of
square numbered one hundred and ffty-two
t15ol. improved by S-room and bath brick
dwelling
Terms of sale. 0nc~third OF the purchase
money to nd paid in cash. the balance IN two
equal instalainents represented by the prom
ssnry notes of the purchaser, payable IN one
and two yeafss with interest at six per cent
pef annim from day Of sale payable semi
annually. secured hy deed of trust upon the
pronerty sold or all cash. at the onfion Of
the purchaser A deposit of S30o required
Of purchase At time Of sale Al conyeyancc,,
purchaser. Terms Of sale TO be complied
with within thirty days from DAY of sale.
otherwise the trustees reserve the right 10
resell the pfonefty, at the risk and cost Of
the defaultieg purchaser after five days ad-
vertisement of such resale in some newspaper
pubIlshed iY the city of Washington D. G,
RICHARD r. HORNER.
stewart Building.
JOHN RArM,
Stewart Building.
myl d&dF exSu Trustees.
Evening star., 1927-05-12

TRUSTEES SALE or yALrABLE TWO
STORY FRAME DETACHED DIV Eli
ING BEING PREMISES NO. 55n3
NOR FHAMPT0N STREET NoRtH-
By Virtue ot a certain deed OF trust dated
Aaril II 1929 being instrument No. 20;
recorded .Anrii 70 lo26. ,j,n AMONG the IL land I'd
the reoues, Of the party secured thereby.
the undersigned trustees will sell at pubic
auction n front e thr ,,,, prgmises 90 4n Mon
4 p 1a2S At FoIlRR-TH,IRTTY RR.l,sT .n3 o3fLoCkS snS
premises, situate in the District Of c9,ug,
DIVISION. nov known as chevy chase. - as
per Plat recorded in the office of the silr-
veyor for the. District of Columbia. in Liber
54 at folio 80; subject to building restTic-
ton itue and covenants of record. :.
Terms. Sold subject to = prlor deed OF
trust for 81 600 90 further particulars OF
which will he announced at time of sale:
the purchase price above said trust to be
naid in cash, 4 deposit OF 100000 required.
Conveyancir5g recording etc. AT purchasers
cost. Terms TO he complied with within
thirty dsvS. Otherwise deposit forfeited ana
the rronertY NAV be, advertised and resold
al the discretion Of the trustees.
HARRY B PITTS.
ROBERT F.. MCCORMICK.
myS-I&ASlRXSu Trustees.
Evening star., 1927-05-12
RICH MAN INDICTED
IN LIQUOR SMUGGLING
Ten Others Also Accused in $10,-
100000 West Coast Rum
Combine.
Rv the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
LOS ANGELES. May 12.--Antone
f'Black Tony') Parmagini. wealthy
Beverly Hills resident, and said by
prohibition agents to be a partner in
the directing organization of a $10.-s
900 900 Pacific Coast liquor smuggling
combine. has been indicted with 10
others by a Federal grand jury for
conspiring to smuggle liquor into the
United States from Canada and Mex
leo.
Those named with Parrnaginl We're:
Paul Rubio Payne, Harry Morrell. jr..i
f. Yglesias, Perry Jones. Barney Mar
golis, Ed Margolis, Harry Brown. Jack
Cunningham, Herbert l.. Johnstone
and Eddie Logue.
The II are charged specifically with
having brought In large quantities Of
liquor on speed boats at Laguna Beach
and other southern California points.
Evening star., 1927-05-12
AUCTION SALES.
FUTURE DAYS.
ADAM A. wEsCHLER & son. Auctioneers
Trustees Sal eof Valuable Busi-
ness Property, No. TIA 18th
ST. NV.

By virt,le Of decree OF the Supreme
Gon Of 'he nsrs q ,he passsd pasT
signed trustees vii. offer for sale by public
psY ffio 4He hi 199 q t4s bSf 81 nkf
uis the Distriea rR Of ST." Columbia. to.wi, Lot AZ
IN sanare ss ner nat in Lber her
20 folio IS. o., the records. Of the office
.sS described rs follows; Beginning for, the
same at 4 point on the vest line Of l.th
east east corner ntn" Of sad lot a5 and G running
thence alorg the line OF said street IL feet f
4 y inches TO the line of a 30 feet wide
alley. ihence south along said alley Is
feet thef%e east G teet = 'n9hss aa thence &c
the point OF beginning, improved ny
very substantial modern brick business
first deed OF trust for $40. 600 90 narticu-
lars of whlch will I've announced at time OF
Terms OF sale: Over and above said trust.
3ne-thrd ~ the purchase money TO be paId
in cash. the balance IN two equal INSTALL
ments represented by the promissory notes
of the purchaser payable in one aud two
anntin, from day nf. sale, payable semi.
propertv soid. or all cash, at the ontion
Of the purchaser. dcposit Of $4,000 re,
quircd of purchaser at time OF sale, Az
conveyancing. recording. and notarial lees
at cost Of purchaser; Terms Of sale to
day of sale otherwise the trustees reserve
the right 10 resell the property at the risk
and cost Of the defauiting purchaser after
I've DAYS adVertisement OF such resale IN
some uewapaner published in the city OF
WASHINGTON. D. G .-
RALPH B. 70 F'IEHARTY.
Investment Building.
i ,J- Co
Evening star., 1927-05-12
PEDESTRIANS ASK AID.
London Walkers Want Boobies Il
Extend Greater Privileges.

LONDON. May u CP).-Pedestrian
and there are sin lots of them in
EnEland-are trying to get. the traffic
hobbies In London. to make more pro-
vision for walkers. sT
AT least the city should build some
cafes in the islands in the busy streets
so pedestrians may have their lunch..
con while they are waiting TO get
through the maze of taxis ana
busses," one suffering man sug-
gests. 80
Shaftesbury avenue, the theater
street. is one, Of the worst frame
streets. Pedestrians complain that H.
takes them 10 minutes to get across
this thoroughfare.
Evening star., 1927-05-12
Trustees Sale Of Valuab b | e
Three-Story Brick Store and
Apartment Building, Being
Corner Property, Premises
No, 42O D Street NE.

BY virtue of a certain decd Of trust. daily
recorded in I.iher No. o307. folio 3sl ct
seq OF the land records of the District of
Columbia and at the reatlest OF the party
secured thereby. the undersigned trustees wili
sell at public auction III front nf the prem
lses on MONDAY. THE TWENTY THIRD
Day or MAY, AID, 1927; At FIVE
aud premises, situate in the District OF Co:
lumbia. and designated as and being part OF
original lot ! in square S12. and described
as follows. BEGINNING for The same ut the
southeast corner of said lot and square
thence west along the north line OF ID street
20 g.. thence north 81 s.: thence east
90 @" 10 the east line Of said lot thence
south along the east line Of said lot 81 s"
ia the place of beginning subject 10 per
peiua' right Of way over the rear 8 81" as
private alley.
Terms Sold subject TO a prior decd OF
trust for SO 500 90. further particulars pf
~hrh Wlt be announced at time of sale the
purchase price above said trust 10 be paid
ln cash. deposlt Of $4,000 required.
CnnVeyancing recording. etc, at purchaser 3
cost Terms TO be complied with within
thirty 800 DAYS otherwise deposit forfeited
and the property may be advertised and re-
sold at the discretion of the trustees
JAMES D. HOBBS.
HOWARD A. BURNS
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Evening star., 1927-05-12
Plan Air Clubs for India.

Airplane clubs are being formed
throughout India, and they are to be
united in strong organization cover.
ing the country. The An,India Central
Aero Club is being orga nized In Cen.
tral India by Capt. Patwardham
formerly of the Afghan Air Force
Prominent men of Delhi are serving
on a provisional committee, and clubs
are being started in other cities.
Evening star., 1927-05-12
Lost Baby Soon Cared For.

Lost children are soon disposed I
in India. Recently a guard fonn1
tot. apparently 8 months ol(
third-class compartment OF 4
Naihati. The guard turned It
the station. manager, who paI
on to the railway police, who
with ma gistr6te, and flae MAJ
at once gave IL to an old F0ln
Naihati, who was wiilEg to ke}
Evening star., 1927-05-12
AUCTION SALES.
AUCTION SALES.
FUTURE DAYS.
ADAM A. wESCHLER 4 son. Aucfionecrs
Trustes' Sale of Modern Brick
Dwelling, No. ALA 18th Street
NV

BY virtue Of certain deed OF trust. duly
recorded III Liher No. 500 folio :ili:S ct
seq, Of the land records of the District Of
Columbia. and at the request or the party
secured thereby. the undersigned trustees will
The h :, prrmises .,Tg 6 on II a5UEsDAY. THE SEVEN:
FIVE O'CLOCK PM, the following -,iescribed
land and premises situate in the District of
Columbia. to wit: Lot 30 in the subdivision
Of lots in square 1922 made by g. b. MulHn
Co.. Incorporated. per plat recorded in
the office OF the surveyor for the District of
Columbia in Liber n. at folio la7: inn
proved by B-roun and hath brick dwelling
hOt.water heat. electric lights
Terms OF safe: The above property will be
sold subject to n prior deed OF trust for
81 800 90. at "a Il. due April I6, 1899 !;
81 10000 to be paid In cash, balance pIir.
chase price payable $1,000 monthly. includ.
Ing interest on note. and secured by second
deed OF trust unon the property sold or all
cash at option Of purchaser A deposit OF
S250,U0 required OF purchaser Mt time Of
sale. All conveyancing recording and no.
tariai fees at cost of purchaser Terms 81
sale to he complied with within thirty ,fays
from day OF sale. otherwise the trustees re-
serve the right TO resell the property nj the
risk and cost of the dafaulting plirch ascr
after five davs' advertisement of such resale
u some newspaper published in the city OF
VICTOR s. BLUNDoN.
GEORGE r. MULLIN
myo-d&ds.cXSn Trustees.
Evening star., 1927-05-12
VICTOR s. BLUNDON,
GEORGE B. MULLIN.
THOs. j. OWEN & SON AITCTTOEFFRs
l495 Eye ST. Wv.
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE THREE
STORY BRICK DWELLING BEING
PKEM EP Z LIS ISES : No; 1920 CoRCORAN

STREET NORTHWEST
BY virtue Of certain deed OF trust ,uIy
recorded IN Liber b4a3. ,folio $50 et SEQ.
OF the land records of the District OF Co
lumha. and at the request of the party
secured thereby. the undersigned trustees
viii sell at public auction in front Of the
premises. on FRIDAY. THE TWENTIETH
DAY OF NAY, AID. 1927. AT THREE.
FORTY-FIFE O'CLOCK Pm. the following
described land and premises. situate in the
city OF Washington. District OF Columbia
and designated as and being lot 40 in
Edmund and John Cammacks subdivision of
lots in square 2i0 as per plat recorded in
Liber No. II folio ~ of the records OF
the office of the surveyor for the District OF
Columbia.
Terms OF sale: One third of the purchase
money 10 be paid in cash. balance in two
equal Installments. payable in one and two
wears. with interest at seven per centum uer
annum, payable semi annually from day
OF sale. secured by deed of trust upon The
property sold. or all cash. at the option of
the purchaser. deposit of $4,000 will
be required at time of sale, All convey
ancing. recording. etc. at cost of purchaser
Terms Of sale to be complied with within
thirty days from day of sale otherwise
the trustees reserve the right to resell the
purchaser. after hve days advertisement Of
such resale III some newspaper published in
ROBERT s. NASH.
LAURENCE j. STABLER
Evening star., 1927-05-12
Trustees Sale Of Valuable
Three-Story Brick Dwelling,
Arranged in Apartments, Con-
tanning IL Rooms and 3 Baths,
H.-W. Heat, Elec. Light, No.
1904 Monroe St. NV.

BY virtue of a certain deed of trust dated
June H. 1924 aud recorded June II. 1924
instrument No, l55, of the land records OF
the District af Columbia. aud At the re-
Quest of The narty secured thereby, the
undersigned trustees will offer for sale hy
public auction in front OF the premises, IN
MONDAY. MAY NINTH. 1877. AT -FOUR
O'CLOCK Pm. the following -described land
and promises. situate in the District OF CO.
lumbia. to wit Lot 10 in KiYkwood Flora's
subdivision OF par. OF block ~. "ilolmead
Manor as per plat recorded in Liber Coun.
ty II folio /. OF the records of the office OF
the surveyor, of the District of Columbia.
known for taxation purposes az lot ~.
square os3s. together with the improve
nents thereon. subject To q building restric-
tion line and covenants OF record
Terms Property will he sold subject 10 a
frst deed of trust for $4,000. at q 70. past
due and n second deed of trust, the balance
OF which is about $1,000. at q u r.. payable
S75 per month including interest, Over
and above ssld trusts. cash, A deposit of
$3.50 required at sale. All convcyancing.
recording and notarial fees at cost Of ptlr-
chaser. Terms to he complied with within
thirty days fr4.m day of sale. otherwise the
trustees reserve the right 10 reselt the prop.
erty at the risk and cost of the defaultinr
purchaser. after five days advertisement II
such resale In some newspaper published in
the city of Washington. d. {.
Note; The purchaser Of the above de
scribed property at previous sale. having
failed to comply with the terms thereof.
this sale is made at tbs risk and cost of
said GefaultInE purchaser.
Evening star., 1927-05-12
Trustees Sale of Valuable Tract
of Second Commercial Land,
About 2l,250 Square Feet,
/ Fronting About 100 Feet on
|. G and D SITS. S.W., 214 Feet
on Eighth ST., Improved by
Large Brick Building on G St.


BY virtue OF \ certain deed OF trust auiy
recorded in I.lber No. $3.50 folio a3l ct
seq. Of the land records OF the District OF
secured thereby the undersigned trustees
viii sell at public AUCTION IN iront of >,!,.s the
Hay OF NAY. AID. 1877, AT THREE
O'CLOCK PM. the following described land
and premises. situate in the District OF Co;
lots four "a, FIVE th). six 81. seven ca.
eight tSt aud nine 90 in square four hun
tted and thirty-four t43il.
Terms: Sold subject to prior deed OF
trust for. S20.0oo. further particulars OF
the purchase price above said trust to be
paid in cash deposit of $500 required.
Conveyancing. recording. ETC. at purchaser
cost Terms to ne complied with within
fifteen DAYS. otherwise deposit forfeited and
the property may be advertised and Tesold
at tha discretion oi the trustees.
JAMES ! BECKER
CHARLES r. MARSH.
tnrk-d&ds eYcu Trustees.