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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-13
c. A. R. MEN CHEER
STRAINS OF DIXIE"
Reunion of Blue and Gray
Proposed as Final Encamp-
ment Next Year.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, Septem-
her 13.-The move to hold joint re-
union of the Blue and the Gray is
growing topic of discussion among
members of the Grand Army, in re.
union here, but the proposal seem.
ingly is meeting active opposition in
the administration. 1t is proposed
that there be but one more encamp
ment of the G.. A. r., and that en-
Campment be joint reunion of the
remnants of the Blue and Gray
Late yesterday, as the lobby of the
hotel here where the veterans are
making their headquarters was jam
med with Grand Army members.
woman stepped to the balcony and
placed a cornet to her lips. The
next moment the strains of
Dixie" went out over the heads of
the old warriors. There was an
amazed silence for a moment. and
to lip.
Roar Of Cheers.
When the last note died away there
was a roar of cheers, old gold-corded
hats We're in the air and blue and
gold buttOned sleeves were waving.
The bugler was Mrs Mabel Kline
of Reading, official bugler for the
Woman's Relief Corps, and Dixie"
was an experiment to see what the
reaction might be in rank and file.
The first business session of the
convention will be held Thursday
morning.
Denver Seeks Convention.
The suggestion that Grand Rapids
be made permanent headquarters of
the G. A. r. may be brought up at
that time, although it became known
today that Denver is seking the 1928
convention.
A general reception to the visiting
veterans will be held tonight. with
Gov. Fred w. Green of Michigan
vOicing the States welcome.
The various auxiliary rganiza-
lions, including the Ladies of the
G. A. r.. the Daughters of Union
Veterans and the Sons of Veterans,
held business meetings today.
London is maintaining 1886 cricket
pitches this season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-13

King Of Kings Palace, Mr.. Hill of
Palais Royal, Normal hal president
of the Washington Advertising Club,
and Miss Marguerite Sitgreaves. sec
rotary of the advertising club. Other
members of the committee are Amy
Allison Stirling and August J. Bour-
bon of Baltimore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-13
ARMS FARLEY DELAY
OPPOSED AT GENEVA
BY GERMAN LEADER

Continued from First Page.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-13
"CAT BANDIT" Is HELD
IN BONDS OF $3.50, 900
Man Accused of Robbing More
Than 100 Women Detained, With
Wife, for Grand Jury.

By the Associated Press
CHICAGO. September 13.-William
Ed Baker, Chicago's "cat bandit" who
has confessed robbing more than 100
women when he bounced on them at
night, yesterday was held to the grand
jury in bonds totaling $250,000 on
three charges Of robbery and two of
burglary.
His wife, Mrs. Helen Baker, was
held to the grand jury in bonds of
$4,000 on one charge of accessory
after the fact Of robbery. Bonds were
fixed after five witnesses had offered
testimony.
Bakers attorney indicated that he
will ask for a mental examination of
his client.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-13
Capt. Graham Governor.

Capt Stephen v. Graham has re.
lieved Capt. Henry F. Bryan as gov.
ernor of American Samoa. Capt
Graham was transferred to his new
post from the Thirteenth Naval Dis
trict, in San francisco, and Capt
Bryan will resume his status as a re-
tired officer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-13
Parole of 10 Days
Given Slayer to
COtOC. A. II. Meet
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
INDIANAPOLIS. September 49,
Henry Romine of near Columbus,
Ind, Civil War veteran. has been
granted d parole of 10 days from
the State Prison at Michigan City
by Gov. Jackson. so that he may
attend the G.. A. r. encampment,
now in session at Grand Rapids,
Mich. Romine was sentenced in
1913 to serve a life term for the
murder of neighbor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-13
Drop University Afoat."

NEW YORK, September 10 R).-
The Educational Floating Univer-
sity on the Cunard Liner Aurania for
a roundthe-wOrd cruise this year has
been abandoned because of insufficient
enrolment. The liner was to have
sailed October Is.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-13

A night-blooming cereus. which rare
ly tllrives i'm the latitude of Washing
ton. has been opening its giant blooms
for the past week at the home of the
Drs. kress, 905 Carroll avenue. Ia
kOma Park. The blooms begin TO open
at 10 pm, attaining their full beauty
near midnight. BY 2:S0 am. they are
practically closed.
Photo above shows DIR. ID. III. kreSs
examining the plant. Below, a closeup
of the blooms. The night this photo
graph was made FL blossoms were
ont
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-13
Denver Seeks Convention.

London is maintaining 1886 cricket
pitches this season.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1927-02-26
WALRUS HUNTERS
 SWEPT TO SEA

Sevoonga, StLawrence Island. Swept from Little Max Bay, Sibe. ria in skin canoe by an Arctic storm six straving survivors of eight w;tlrus hunters. with arms and legs frozen, eyes swollen shut and thei clothing in tatterS, reache ] the Eskimo viliege of Gam mbell, where the United States Breau of Education maintains an Eskimo school in the northern part of the island.
 Approaching starvation fore. ed the ksilimoS to leave Little Max Bay to hunt walrus. Failing to find walrus near shore they ventured out. They then caught the full force of the gale. They pulled the canoe onto the ice the fourth night and the next day the foe carried them to St. Lawrence Island, although they did not know it was St. Lawrence
 Two hunters lost themSelf in blinding storm and were never seen again. Five suffering and starving struggled into Gam bell following d search headed by Samuel P. Troutman, govern. ment teacher.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1927-02-26

Mr. and Mrs. J. B. O'Neil and daughter Molly c returned on Tuesdays train. after a three months absence in the States. Mir. ONeil made a visit to his old home at Fargo Dakota, while Mrs O'Nei. visited her daughter Deanie in Sc tile.
 They enjoyed the change for a short time but are satisfied to be at home again and agree with Go- venor Parks, that Alaska is the only spot where the green grass grows.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1927-02-26
BLAZE DESTROYS
 HALF A BLOCK

Cordova, Feb 26. Early Fri day morning Cordova was the scene of a disastrous fire. Start. ing in the Star Cafe. it destroyed half block in the heart of the business destrict, before it. could be checked,
 Very few details are availa- blr, and no estimate of the dam age k known yet, but believed to be very heavy, although it is supposed that the lose is partly covered by insurance.
 According to the report received by the News. the places destroyed were the Star Cafe Drug Store, Dyson's General Merchandise, Swansea's Dry Goods, Barber Shop and several apartments.
 This is the most serious fire that Cordova has had, being fortunate in having a well equip ed and efficient fire department
The McCarthy weekly news., 1927-02-26
FAIRBANKS THE WORLDS
 FOG RAGING CENTER

Fairbanks the worlds dog racing center! No lesser goal then this is envisioned by followers of the sport here, who by success of this years events, are already making plans that will eventually moan that the pick of the racing dogs Of tne country will compete here annually.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1927-02-26
NEW YORK'S APPETITE
 FOR REINDEER ME AT

Under the heading Meat From Alaska" the New York Sun one of the greatest newspaper of the country. editorially says:
 Reindeer meatfrom Alaska is on sale ia New York markets in more considerable quantities this season then ever before It was displayed before Ihanksgiv ing, and the demand for it at Wa shington Market and in uptown shops, especially those making Il feature of game, was sufficient to justify them in continuing to carry it in stock Reindeer ste aks" appear on many restaurant and hotel menus and reindeer chops 22 cents" is one of the tn usual signs displayed to New Workers in Washington Market stalls
The McCarthy weekly news., 1927-02-26
PARSE Blind men and wom

PARIS-Blind men and wom en at a publishing house for the blind here put out in Braille, books and magazines which bring together in one written language the sightless people of the world
The McCarthy weekly news., 1927-02-26
kENNEcOT COPPER

per producer in ahe world.
 On it's combined production of rising 4i0,000,00O pounds of copper in l925, KennecotL's cost was among the lowest in the ind Cstry at S07 cents pound, ,inclu ding all charges except depletion reserves. On the same basis. costs this year are averaging un der eighG cents d pound. Iu 1925 kennecott earned net after all ch argeS. except q reserve for depl etion, of $23, e90,044 or S15.34 d share.
 With $41,294, ,242 working ca pital on Dec. 31. 1925, back of the 4, 474, ,424 shares of stock the com pany possessed d good nnantial set up. Ratio of currant assets to liabilities on Dec. 3l 1925, was about five to one. Cash and mark etabIe securities were equal to almost $5 a share of stock on the same date.
 Each cent advance in the pr ice of copper means an increase in earning of kennecott of $l share based on currant rate of output. Present trend of operation and costs point 10 a final net of nearly S7 a share for the stock last year.
 The company has substantial ore reserves and can increase production whenever copper pri ces warrent. In view of it's good treasury position, good earnings on d poor copper market and sound physical condition, Kenne colt has much to recommend il.
 Dividends have been increaS ed in the past as earnings noun ted and another increase $5 annu ally is expected soon If directors should decide on increasing the dividend this year at 62 the stock would sell to yeild better then s per cent. On the $4 dividend the stock at this price yields GA per cent. r
The McCarthy weekly news., 1927-02-26
PEANUT LODGED IN EAR
 PROVES FATAL

ANACORTES-Lois Thayer 6 years old died last evening aft CT a four months illness caused specialists say by a peanut beco- ming lodged in her ear, which was removed by q specialist. but the severe headaches caused by the nut appeared to have brought on some serious disorders that was impossible of diagnosis.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1927-02-26

KENNECOTT MOVIES Sunday February 27th Vera Reynolds Monty Blue THE LIMITED MAIL"
 COMEDY
 MUSIC Wednesday March 2d Vera Reynolds Edmund Burns THE MILLION DOLLAR HANDICAP"
 COMEDY
 NEWS
Evening star., 1927-09-01

BY the Associated Press
CHICAGO. September billy
Gibson. manager of Gene Tunney, has
announced that the heavyweight
champion will tour the world follow
ing his fight with Jack Dempsey here
September % The tour viii be made
win. lose or draw, he said.
Gene will be accompanied by his
pal and confidant, Eddie Egan. for
mer heavyweight champion of Yale
and an oxford scholar" Gibson said
Several members of British roy
atty, now living in London, are
partly responsible for the champions
decision to girdle the globe.
Hunting of wild animals in
continent will be part of the schedule
which is still in embryo"
SPECULATOR. y. Y. September 1
NN.-Gene Tunney turned from the
quiet of the Adirondack hills today
TO face in Chicago a final drive to
the peak of physical condition, and
the challenge of the man who lost
the heavyweight crown before Genes
flying fists last Fall.
Regretfully. the title holder went
about the task of packing his things
Tor the three-week training period at
the Cedar Crest Country Club, on
Lake Villa, H., that will add the final
touch to his preparations for his sec
ond battle with Jack Dampsey in the
chicago Stadium September 30.
With sparring partners and handlers,
Tunney will motor early this eve
ming to Utica to board an express
train that is scheduled to land him
in Chicago before noon tomorrow.
But for the rules of the Illinois
State Boxing Commission that require
the champion s presence on the battle.
field three weeks before the fight, Tun.
Evening star., 1927-09-01
NOTABLES TO VIEW
CHAMPIONSHIP BOUT
By the Associated Press.

| By the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, September T. The
Herald Examiner today says it has
been shown the official list of reser
vations for the Dempsey-Tunney
fight, revealing a distinguished com
pany will attend the battle.
Heading the list, the paper says, is
| Princess Xenia of Russia and her
American husband William B. Leeds
jr., son of the tin plate manufacturer
Others included were Cows. Albert
c. Ritchie of Maryland, j. z. Mar
tineau of Arkansas, Fred w. Green
of Michigan, John Hamill of Iowa,
]. II. Trumbull of Connecticut, J. w.
Martin of Florida, A. II. Moore of
New Jersey and Len Small of Illinois.
The paper named the following
mayors: James Walker, New York
J. w. Smith, Detroit; Victor Miller,
st. Louis; G. +. Cryer. Los Angeles;
W. +. Kendrick. Philadelphia; Arthur
O'keefe. New Orleans; Arthur viii,
Louisville, and G. f. Leach, Min
neapolis.
Industrial leaders named by the
paper included several railroad presi-
dents. manufacturers and others.
among them being Clarence Mackay,
Bernard Baruch, Percy Rockefeller
Hale Holden. Charles NJ. Schwab and
]. J. Bernet.
Movie stars included in the list, the
paper says. were Douglas Fairbanks,
Norma Talmadge, Mary Pickford.
John Barrymore. Charlie Chaplin,
Will Rogers, Gloria Swanson, Buster
keaton, Thomas Meighan, Rod La
ROGUE and Tom Mix.
Mrs. Raymond T. Baker, New York
society matron, also was named.
Reservations also were said to have
been made for Alfred f. Smith. jr..
son of the New York Governor, and
George W. Olvaney, head of Tam.
many Hall.
Evening star., 1927-09-01
CRUSADER TO RACE
AT LAUREL TRACK

Crusader. champion son Of Man
O'War will make his first appearance
under colors since he was badly in.
jured several weeks ago, during the
annual 23-day meeting at Laurel.
from October to 20, it has been an
nounced by Andrew j. Cummings,
president of the track.
President Cummings declared that
on his recent visit to Saratoga he had
received the assurances of Samuel II.
Riddle, the Philadelphia sportsman
who owns Crusader, as we'll as his
famous sire. that he would not race
before the Laurel meeting.
When Crusader was injured it was
thought he would never race again.
but he has been mending rapidly and
veterinarians now hope for his COM
plete recovery.
The Horse is being pointed for the
$4,000 Washington handicap, the
principal feature of the meeting.
which will be run on the closing day.
but it is more than likely that he will
be seen in action in other races be-
fore that event.
Evening star., 1927-09-01
WILL MAKE TRIP WHETHER
HE WINS, LOSES OR DRAWS
Champion to Leave His Camp in Adirondacks Today
for Windy City-Declared to Be 'Onlv
Week Away From Perfect Shape

| ney would finish training. as he start
| ed, In the shadow of the hills that
RIM Lake Pleasant. Just a year and
tWow days ago. a similar regulation
called Gene from Spectator to com
plete training at Stroudsburg, Pa. for
the winning battle with Dempsey al
Philadelphia last Fall.
Fond of SpecuIator.
Gene is fond of the quiet Specula tor
town of only 500 normal population
nestled close to the shores of the lake
Whenever possible during the day
the champion slipped away from camp
to tramp in the woods or read under
the trees by the water. There he had
clear view of the mountains across
the lake and the low-hanging clouds
that constantly drift about their sum-
nit
After the match with Dempsey
Gene plans to return to Spectator
for a rest with Bill Osborne, a buddy
of Marine days during the World War
and the man who first induced Tunney
to train in the Adirondacks.
Gene went eight rounds in his final
training session here yesterday. Three
Of these were devoted to punching the
ilSHl bdS. NnuCk W lSSln bOAeu i uIl-
ney three rounds and Billy Vidabeck
two.
At the close of the workout. Vida
beck. who has been here with the
champion for several weeks, declared
Tunney hit faster, sharper and boxed
better than at any point in his train.
ing to date.
Handlers said the titleholder, at
about 191 pounds, was only about a
week away from perfect shape -
Genes fighting weight, normally. is
around 1877 pounds.
Evening star., 1927-09-01
DEMPSEY NOW is PAYING
ATTENTION TO DEFENSE
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
~ HICAGO, September 1.--Daily
workouts at the camp of Jack
Dempsey have indicated that
~ the eX-champion's chief aim
now is the development of a
defense against left jabs.
The former heavyweight title holder
went through a fast round with Jack
Mccain, the st. Paul heavyweight,
Yesterday In the three minutes the
Two mauled each other, McCann re-
peatedly slipped through his left to
Dempsey's chin and mixed it oc-
'asionally with a right cross that had
lack worried However, Dempsey's S
.nfighting kept McCann from doing
any real damage and the round ended
with matters fairly we'll even.
Manager Leo p. Flynn officiated as
both referee and chief advisor and ap-
parently decided that Dempsey will
have to do a little more boxing to
perfect his defense.
In three other rounds with sparring
partners yesterday. Dempsey did just
about as he pleased and gave the fans
thrill in the first encounter when
he fioored Duth Meisner, Blue Is
land brick maker. with a left hook.
At intighting, Dempsey landed al
most at will on his aides midsections.
In his bout with Osk Till, former
Evening star., 1927-09-01
LAMAR AND GALLAGHER
MAY EXCHANGE BLOWS

ROCKVILLE. Md. September l.
With a set-to between Henry Lamar
and Marty Gallagher, District of Co.
lumbia tistic artists. as the stellar at
traction. John Blick Washington pro.
moter, is planning to hold boxing
tournament in the new armory build
ing at Silver Spring the night of Oc.
tober 5.
Formal application for use of the
armory for such a purpose was favor
ably acted on by the armory board
Tuesday evening. A permit from the
county commissioners is necessary.
however. and as that body has here,
tofore frowned on exhibitions of the
Kind. an obstacle, it is feared, may be
met there.
Evening star., 1927-09-01
FAIRLOUS TO PLAY FOUR
CONTESTS IN THREE DAYS

ERNDON FAIRLOUS will be
IL one of the busiest mines ir
this section over the coming
Il 4 week end. Four games in
three days is their program
Leesburg A. G. will be engaged al
Leesburg, Va, on Saturday Brooke
Grubb's Silver Spring team will be
tackled Sunday, and on Labor day a
double bill is booked with Cherrydale.
on Ashburn, Va. diamond Jeff
Smith, Wesley Mcdonald and Irving
Claude will have to do the pitching in
these games.
Junior Order nine of Cabin John also
faces a hard three game stand. Silver
Hill will furnish the opposition on Sun
day. Monday is field day for the Me-
chanics, including track and field
events and double bin with National
Circles on Glen Echo field.
Corby Indians have booked with
Cherrydale on Saturday at Lyon Viii
age diamond Corby PLAYERS are
asked to report at Eighth and II streets
northeast at 1:30 o'clock.
Bowie Mctormen have booked two
games for the week end. District En-
gneers will be entertained Sunday at
3 O'Clock. Prospect a. c. will be en-
gagged Labor day.
Georgetown A. C.. nine will journey
to Leesburg, Va. on Monday to meet
the hometown team.
Addison A. c. nine will meet it's old
rivals at Cherrydale on Sunday at 3
O'Clock.
Coca Cola Juniors will meet tonight
4
barii 1017 E street southwest. Those
unable to attend call Manager Hart.
Manhattan Juniors claim the Dis
Evening star., 1927-09-01
PLAY OF u. S. POLO
TEAM IMPROVING
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, September 1.-The
inspiring improvement in the play of
Americas polo ace, Devereux Mil
burn, has boosted up a notch or 50
the chances of Americas big four in
the international series. starting next
Monday at the Meadow Brook Club in
Westbury, N. Y.
Eight chukkers of much needed
practice yesterday saw the United
States quartet rush through reputable
opposition for an ia victory, with
Miburn leading the way. The vet
eran back was hitting with all his old
fierceness, dash and accuracy. and his
play was reflected in the performances
Of his teammates
The Americans used the announced
lineup of J. Watson Webb at No. /;
Thomas Hitchcock, jr., No. 2; NAL
colin Stevenson at No. 3, and Milburn
at back. The opposition team con-
sisted of Winston Guest. No. l. Capt.
J. P, Dening. No. 2: Capt. p. p.
Rodes, No. 3, and r. Z. Strawbridge,
back.
Until the second half of the match
got underway there was no outstand-
ing advantage for the American team.
Milburn and Hitchcock were slow to
start, but, with the fifth chukker
under way. they appeared to regain
Evening star., 1927-09-01

| trict independent junior title and wan
to meet all comers. Call Atlantic
2530-NV after o'clock
SmitlIfield Juniors will gather to
morrow night for a special meeting
at the home of Manager George F'aina
Teams seeking games for the week
end and holiday and the managers
telephone numbers are:
Ballston A. C.............. Clarendon 1907
Iunlor Ofuef' .....' .,..... ;CoiumDla n.t'5:t
Red Sox.. Lincoln 276S W
Riverside a. c.. Lincoln 1885
rTteFs a t...... - ...... rfdnkiln OSOO
Auths Seniors. Franklin 1886
Holy Rosarys defeated Washington
Grays yesterday, to ,. Palma allow
ed but six scattered hits.
Lionel A. G. will hold a special
meeting tomorrow night at 7:30 O'Clock
at 1910 Volta place southwest.
Lou Gehrig Insects would like to
book with Iris Speakers or any other
insect club for Sunday.
Howard Reeves. former Goose Cos
lin hurler, is asked to call Franklin
2626-J.
Clark Griffith Insects defeated Col
ony Peewees yesterday, 13 to IL. Cor
man hurled for the winners.
Holy Cross Peewees fell before Rex
Tossers yesterday, 5 to 3. Crane was
effective for the winners.
King hurled MassasOit Peewees to
a 1913 win over Samosets yesterday
in 13 innings.
Ruel Peewees added two wins yes
terday, defeating Pennocks, to 4,
and Affections, 10 to g.
Evening star., 1927-09-01
TEN DUCKPIN TEAMS
IN CHURCH CIRCUIT

Organization of the North Wash.
ington Church Duckpin League has
been completed with the addition of
two teams. bringing the roster to 10
for the first time. Combinations repre-
senting the First Reformed Church
and Gunton-Temle Memorial Presby-
terian Church are the new teams.
1t was decided that the league
would do all it's bowling on Tuesday
nights at Kingpin, No. / alleys, with
each team getting action. The sched-
ule will open September 20.
1t has been decided that the league
will do all its bowling on Tuesday
nights at Kink Pin, No. 1, alleys, with
each team getting action. The sched-
ule will open September 20
Evening star., 1927-09-01
SGT SET OF DUCKPINS
ROLLED BY MAN OF 76

0. =. Sutherland. formerly of this
city, now with the Coast and Geodetic
Survey in Manila, p. l., has written
to John f. Hall, captain of the Mount
Pleasant NJ. e. Church team of the
North Washington Church Duckpin
League. telling of a set of 527 recent
~ rolled in Manila by Capt. Ben Tay-
Tor. 76-year-old retired sea captain.
The games were 1872, 175 and 40
Solid maple pins and Az inch balls
were used, says Sutherland.
Evening star., 1927-09-01
1unney iHake 7owof World Following Battle With Dmpeyin Chicago

the form that won them fame il
the 1924 series.
The United States regulars counted
eight goals in three chukkers. Hitch.
cock began hitting with astonishing
power, got his mounts into action
quickly and performed like a rodeo
rider to make any number of seem
ingly impossible shots.
Both the American and the British
Army-in-India teams are scheduled to
hold practice again tomorrow. The
United States team will engage in it's
last stiff workout on Saturday.
Evening star., 1927-09-01
SMITH, ONCE CLAIMANT
OF TITLE. NEAR DEATH

PORTLAND, Greg, September 1
N):-Mysterious Billy Smith, one time
claimant to the welterweight cham
pionship of the world. lies near death.
Mysterious Billy claimed he won the
world championship by defeating
Danny Needham in San Francisco.
December IA. 1892. Needham was
knocked out in the fourteenth round.
Smith eventually lost the title" to
Rube Ferns. who won on a foul if1 the
twenty-first round of a bout in Buff
falO, N. Y