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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-14
KING SEES DANGER
IN POLICING BODIES
Voluntary Law Enforcement
Agencies Are PeriIous,
Senator Believes.

Although he feels there are certain
dangers i'm the formation of voluntary
organizations for law enforcement,
Senator King of Utah, member of
the Senate District committee, said
today that he is not challenging the
work of the Citizens Service Associa-
ton of this city or any other partic-
ular organization.
Pointing out that he is for strict
enforcement of all laws, including the
Volstead act. the Utah Senator said he
favors liberal appropriations and ade-
o,,ate Government personnel to bring
about enforcement.
Favors Liberal Fund.
Senator King explained that some
persons had asked him whether the
statute relating to acceptance of vol
untary services by the Government
would prohibit voluntary associa-
tion from cooperating in law enforce
ment. The Senator stated that he ex-
messed no opinion AS to the interpre-
tation of that statute.
al ran very easily appreciate the
feeling of many patriotic citizens over
the difficulties of law enforcement.
lid the Senator. land | have favored
liberal appropriations for enforce
ment."
The Senator said he had merely
stated that there is consldefapie
danger in organizations which SOUGHT
To take over enforcement OF laws, no
matter how patriotic the lndiV'deat
,,an,hers NAV be. He added, however,
that he was not challenging any local
o,.ganization to halt and that he per-
sonaIIy was not planning TO lay the
subject before the District committee.
Answers Edwards.
Rev. w. &. Abernethy, president OF
the Citizens Service Association, ~
dav issued the following statement 10
reply to the charge by SENATOR
Edwards that majority OF tne
Washington police are bookkeeping
senator Edwards, I understand, Is
quoted as saying that majority vi
the Washington police are engaged
in bootlegging. If this condltion OF
affairs is true I should think 1t woulo
cali for immediate congressional lnNes'
tigation. l cannot for n moment ne
lieye it, however. and feel tflat iile
senator must have been mislnformed.
/ firmly believe that no body OF l'4oV
men to he found anywhere can snow
a higher percentage of honorable
trustworthy men than our Washing
ton police force. 40
.There may he few who are not do.
ing their duty. Had the statement
heen made that per cent of the mem
hers of the force were engaged In boot'
Logging l would still believe that me
figures were exaggerated. IL Senator
Edwards has evidence that ponce or
ficers are bookkeeping 1t is ms ddtS' II
seems 10 me, to transmit MS eVluence
m The s,,nerintendent of police, who,
am sure will deal with The matter In
summary fashion"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-14
Addresses of Response.

conscious person during this public
haircutting incident was John Mays
himself. He has been cutting the hair
of Presidents and shaving some of
them since early in Taft's administra.
ton, and the fact that he was work
ing on the hair of Chief Executive
today was not the reason for his
nervousness 1t was the fact that he
had to work in public that made him
self.conscious. However, he completed
his task without any mishaps ami to
the complete satisfaction Of the Pres
ident and Mrs. Coolidge.
In anticipation of luncheon and dim
ner guests at the game lodge today
the President went to Grace Coolidge
Creek early yesterday afternoon and
fished long and hard, and ne succeed
cd fairly well
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-14
PROHIBITION OFFICIALS
END CONFERENCE HERE
General Discussion of Policy Closes
sessions-No Shake-Up
Planned.

The conference of prohibition adj
ministraters with Assistant Secretary
of the Treasury Lowman and Prohibit
ton Commissioner Doran came to an
end today with general discussion of
policy, but without any notable
changes in either the plan for prohibit
ton enforcement or any shake-up in
personnel.
The final session this morning, DR..
Doran said, was devoted largely to a
general discussion, during which mo
rale of the group was emphasized.
The program to be followed. it. was
intimated, will be a continuation oil
the decentralization principle intro
duced and developed by Lincoln Z.
Andrews, who has resigned as Assist
ant Secretary, effective August !.
The conference has been In session
here since Monday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-14
3OO.MlLE PADDLE ENDS.

BOSTON, July IA R.-Victor An,
derson and Gunnar Ellison. 22-year-oid
East Boston youths, who padded home
from Brooklyn, n. Y. in leaky ca
noe purchased for $3.50. were resting
today. after 10 days exertion IN the
Atlantic Ocean. They completed the
30O.mile trip from Sheepshead Say
yesterday in their 15-foot craft: An
ierson, hugler in the National Guard
left at once for Camp Devens. where
he was: to have reported for Summer
duty la Saturday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-14
OLD CAR GIVES
:3G|RLS VACATION
School Teachers and Stenog-
rapher Buy Auto for $50
and Tour East.

Cruising about the country in
small battered touring car, which they
bought for $50 and learned to run on
the road. three young women from
the West have been sightseeing in
the Capital since their arrival Sunday.
They left today for Niagara Falls
and other points North and West on
their way home.
The trio includes two school teach
ers, a stenographer and set OF twins
and they are Miss Margaret lson,
kindergarten teacher and Mrs Cora
Nettell. stenOgra pher, 23-year-old twins
of Eveleth, near Duluth, Mimi, and
Miss Isadora Duda, %. high school
teacher of English. of Bleomer, Wis.
Going by train first to Minneapolis.
Mimi. where they had expected to
work in telephone office during their
vacations, the girls found a 1922
model touring car bearing all the
evidence of wise road experience, Of
fered for sale at $50.
Changed Summer Plans.
At once their plans for the Summer
changed and despite the fact that
none of them had ever driven that
particular type of automobile and only
one had operated any sort of machine,
they pooled their capital and purchas-
ed the car. The former owner drove
the girls through city traffic to the
outskirts and left them to their own
resources on June IL.
One day out from Minneapolis the
trio had their first and only accident
of any consequence on the entlfe
Journey to Washington. Steering 10
one side of the road to allow another
machine to pass them, the girls drove
tzs& ySxAo
han cost them two blowouts and
bent radious rod. which were re-
paired by a good natured farmer who
happened along at the right time.
Check Turned Down.
Nearing icago-Chicago Heights.
to be exact-the girls found themselves
with only Is cents in their collective
possession. At barbecue inn, where
they sought to have a check cashed,
they were fatty refused funds by sucn
means by the proprietor. he proved
much nicer" than he at first ap.
peared. however, because he invited
the girls to have a dinner "On the
house." At the next stop. though,
they Jared better with their check.
Their route from the West lay
through Lake Mills. Wis; Battle
Creek, Mich, where the three worked
four days in food factory of that
place; Detroit, Toledo, Cleveland, Har
risburg, Pa; Gettysburg, then over
the Maryland line and finally into the
District. In crossing the Allegheny
Mountains their machine burned out
its clutch and at another point along
the way bearing was burned.
Miss Margaret Olson is chief chauf'
feur. while Miss Duda is relief pilot
on the trip The girls figure their
expenses, including the investment in
the automobile. repairs, gasoline ana
board. will be 500 each for the whole
outing. On the road the girls slept
in farmhouses mostly and not once
were they refused a nights lodging.
In Washington the girls have visited
their aunt. Mrs. f. F.. Schooiey, llO7
Massachusetts avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-14

Continued from First i'agel
the doninions and the land commune
"a tious which must be protected. TINS
necessity, he said, was proved by the
activity of German raiders during the
war. including the raids OF the
Emden.
"If we found ia cruisers insufficient
during the great war. our lowest possi'
BILE figure now IL TO-" he said.
Uncertainty and some tension marx
ed the hours preceding the puplie
session.
Nobody seemed sure as to what
would or might happen and there
wsre indications that all three dele
cations, while preparing their set
sneeches summing up the situation
which remains critical. with some
presentation OF their views on out
standing points, also were prepared
To defend their respective positions
In case OF attack.
Among some conference observers
a short adjournment of the confer
ence was looked upon as possible
outcome OF today's meeting. but TINS,
of course, was purely speculative.
The meeting was called for the ball.
room of the Hotel des Bergues in
stead OF at the League of Nations
Hall in order to permit more space
for newspaper men and the public.
Leaders of the delegations of the
United states. Great Britain and
Japan expressed the opinion that TO-
DAVIS plenary session would be a. mere
"trooping of the colors." or formai
review of what has been accom-
plished.
Rrideeman Denies Return.
That the session would he a pre-.
lude to a. short adjournment OF the
conference in order to allow w. G.
Bridgeman, first lord of the British
admiralty, to HE himself to London
to consult with the cabinet over a
protracted week end, was stoutly
denied by the British spokesman. To-
days plenary session is the first
since the conference convened, June
90
Inasmuch as the French and italian
representatives. who are here as lob
servers" or ''informers," as the French
call them, have been called to all
meetings of the executive committee
and plenary sessions. 1t is taken for
granted that nothing very definite
was likely to occur before early next
week.
Japan's insurgence against the other
two powers. apparently verging toward
n compromise on fairly high cruiser
tonnage, still remains a thornv prob
lem OF the gathering--one that Will
take considerable time to settle. Hugh
:. Gibson. the chief American dele
gate, admitted that he was unable to
predict when the conference would be
concluded, saying: II would, give a
large prize to anybody who could tell
when 1t will come to an end"
Mr.. Gibson also took coca sion to
deny emphatically the report circu.
lated in circles that a demand by the
United States for authority TO have
IS 1O,00O.ton cruisers was preventing
an accord with the British. He de-
clared that the Americans had never
made such a demand.
JAPAN TO FIGHT FOR PACT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-14
NAVY TORESUME
OIL LAND CONTROL,
Interior Department viii Re-
linquiSh Reserves on
August /.

BY the Associated Press.
An agreement between the Navy
and Interior Departments under
which the Navy after August / will
take back administration of the naval
oil reserves and leases of land in
them was announced today az the
Navy Department.
Transfer of these lands TO the In
terror Department was followed by the
leases negotiated by Albert Il. Fall,
former Interior Secretary. with i. l..
Doheny, and Harry F. Sinclair, cover
ing the Elk Hills and Teapot Dome
Reserves.
The agreement 10 have the Navy
resume control is based upon inter-
probation by the court of the execu-
tive order of March II. last, vesting
in the Navy the administration of all
leases on naval petroleum reserves.
The agreement declares that the Nevy
is now responsible for the admins
tration of all leases heretofore made,
excepting three leases of producing
wells in Reserve No. in California.
Three Leases Exempt.
These three leases were granted
pursuant to authority specifically i'm
posed in the Secretary OF the Interior
by Congress in February. 1870. and
he Will continue to exercise control.
with the cooperative approval of the
Navy. Secretary Work will ask Con-
eress at the next session. however. to
transfer jurisdiction over these leases
also to the Navy Department.
The Navy's policy, it was said, will
be a policy of conservation" under
which it will endeavor to keep as
much oil in the ground for as long
time as possible.
Wells Closed In. RI
TO that end the Navy announced
that il had closed in all of the Il oil.
producing wells on land in Reserve
No /, whose output heretofore has
been 1905 900 barrels year. -+r
1t also has made arrangements
with neishboring operators, it was
announced, whereby 1.-The offsetting
wells have either been also shut down
or the adjoining owners will pay to
the United States So per cent of any
increase in production resulting
from the shutdown of the Navy wells"
This agreement" said the Navy
announcement, vests local control
over the reserve in sectors under the
Navy Department. The local super
HtSOfS Oh the ieolOSlCaI survey VIII ?
continue to perform the same duties
as they have heretofore. but will re-
port to the respective Navy inspectors
in regard to naval petroleum ieases
instead of to the director OF the Geo.
logical Survey.
THE Navy Department will con-
suit the Geological Survey as hereto
fore upon technical matters pertain
ing to the reserves. 1t will determine
the policy In regard to issuing any
further leases on the reserves"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-14
PRESIDENT LURED
BY HIDDEN CITY
Mysterious Formation Ex-
cavated in Vicinity of Sum-
mer White House.


RAPID CITY, S. Oak, July IL
Few things in the Black Hills are es-
Gaping President Coolidge. and each
day he finds something of the many
charms of this locality to interest him.
His latest interest has been shown
in a strange formation between Rapid
City and the Summer White House
known as the Hidden City, whose
origin Is yet to be solved by the many
biologists who have visited it.
Keystone Archway Found.
A buriy farmer. c. II. Reich, five
wears ago was crossing a plain near
Rapid City to plow on his land. Ac-
cidentally he turned over large stone
and noted that underneath was an
other stone, and between was what
seemed to be mortar.
Reich needed some stone to build a
foundation for new building at his
ranch, so he sent one of his men,
Defiance Crabtree, back with pick
and shovel.
Digging, however, disclosed to the
more Imaginative Crabtree that wall
and a keystone archway over what
was apparently a doorway, were un-
1erneath. He followed the instructions
of his employer, nevertheless, and took
enough stone for the foundation. and
there the propospition lay for the next
five years.
Mystery Remains Hidden.
The thought that something inter-
esting lay beneath the soil kept in
young Crabtree's mind, and one day
he told his brother of the formation.
The brother. Donald Crabtree, i'm
mediately leased and then purchased
the land and started excavating.
They started work April !. and since
have uncovered hundreds of feet of
the strange structure. Each day as
the work goes on new walls,
floors, pavements and doorways are
being uncovered, but still the mys.
terry of the hidden city remains UNI
solved.
If it is nnanmade, historians who
have been here say there Is no rec.
ord of it. If it is natural formation,
historians claim it is most unnatural,
since there are cross-walls, pavements
and archways made of stone laid In
layers. On one of the stones are
crude characters which may or may
NOT be an early form of writing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-14
Premier Informs MacVeigh Of Nations
Desire for Treaty.

TOXIC. July II R)-Premier
Tanaka, comforting with American
Ambassador MacVeigh, today declared
emphatically that Japan intends TO
fight to the last ditch for a successful
termination of the tripartite naval con-
ference at Geneva.
The premier requested that the
American Government be informed OF
Japan's most intense desire for an
equitable agreement, and expressed
the hope that the American delega'
ton would do everything possible TO
such an end.
Premier Tanaka did not mention
anything about the Geneva report that
the japanese delegation intended to
withdraw from the conference IL IN.
sistence on increased tonnage should
he continued. Another high govern.
ment official, however. denied that
such instructions had been sent to Adj
miral Viscount Saito, head OF the Japa-
nese delegation.
1t Ia generally believed here, never
theiess. that Japan will never consent
to any agreement which would lead to
naval expansion, because such policy
II regarded ~ terly impossible in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-14
Australia to Develop.

To increase migration to sparsely
settled regions, Australia is preparing
TO spend more than $30,000,000 on de-
veloping projects. In Victoria roads
and irrigation canals will cost $4,000
600. In Western Australia plans call
for creation of 5000 farms, reclama-
ton bv drainage of ESQ. 900 acres. and
the construction Of railways. South
Mustralna will have a water conserva-
lAon plan TO develop 100000 hcres.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-14
TOURISTS SEE HAIR CUT GIVEN
Chief Executive Puffs Cigar Leisurely
During Operation.
ny i. RUSSELL YOUNG.


STATE GAME LODGE. Black Hills,
s. OAK, July 14.-President Coolidge
today went back to the primitive and
had his hair cut right out in the open.
He selected the front veranda of the
lodge for this operation, and the tour
lists and others who had journeyed to
the vicinity of the Summer White
House early enough were treated to
the privilege of looking on all the
while.
1t was quite evident that the two
score or more of onlookers fully en-.
joyed this novel sight. 1t was also
evident that the President did not
mind in the least this large audience.
He seemed to be absolutely Indifferent
to the gaze,
Speculation by Tourists.
Immediately after breakfast this
morning the President appeared on
the veranda, calmly smoking "A cigar.
When Mrs. Coolidge Joined him, they
seated themselves in rockers and
were quietly conversing as they
looked off admiringly upon the
scenery. when the President suddenly
arose and gave some orders TO one Of
the secret service men nearby.
He thea surprised those standing
uOW III dL the d6dNIlHbt WHERE the
road 10 the lodge turns off from the
main State highway, as he removed
his coat and then took off his necktie
and collar.
There was all sort of speculation
among the onlookers as to what was
to follow. Some one suggested that the
President was probably going to NOW
the lawn. The idea was advanced that
he probably was making ready to in
dulge in some mountain climbing.
The answer soon came, however, ny
the appearance on the porch IF John
Mays. one of the colored porters of
the White House outfit, who also is
skilled as a barber. lie soon had n
large towel fastened about the neck
Of the President and then started his
shears working on the silky blonde
| locks of the Chief Executive. The lat
| ter continued his conversation with
| Mrs. Coolidge i'm between rutfs on his
| unfinished cigar as Mays worked.
| When the job was completed and
! Mrs. Coolidge had given her approval
! after running her eye over the handi
work of Mays, the President went in
| side the house and reappeared mo-
ment or so later, fully attired and
ready to make the long Journey to
| his office at Rapid City. Mrs. Cool
idge, who accompanied 10 the city yes
terday. remained behind today.
Probably the only nervous or SELF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-14
Dog Racing Sweeps Europe.

So popular has greyhound racing
become in Europe that the Grey
hound Racing Association, with rules
similar to those of turf organizations.
has been formed. 1t plans to bold
events in leading cities. Tracks nave
lust been completed at the Whlte
CITY, in London, and at Edinburgh,
and others will soon be established al
liverpool, Birmingham, Leeds ana
Newca stle. Several hundred thou
sand dollars are being invested In the
snort. the track at Birmingham cost
inc S15O,OOO. Many English grey
hound racers have been sent 10
America.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-14
Carves Piece in 20 Years.

After 90 years work in his spare
time, William Andre, a Swiss guide,
has just completed a hand.carved
wooden bas.relief. which contains 600
figures. each perfect in detail. He
has refused an offer of $4,000 for it.
His only tool was an ordinary pen
knife. The work depicts procession
of mounted cavaliers approaching an
ancient castle through meadows.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-14
Kentucky Banker Dies.

WINCHESTER KY. July ii OP).-
Michael Henry Courtney, IS. vice pres
idtnt and director of the Winchester
Bank, died at his home here today
of pneumonia. He also had extensive
oil and lumber interests in eastern
Kentucky. Mr.. Courtney came to
Kentucky IS years ago from Hartford,
Wis,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-14
WILBUR PRAISES
PHOTO-ENGRAvERS
Says Byrd Success Due to
Accurate Work of Indus
try in Maps.

Paying tribute to the photoengrav-
ers, as men who broaden the vision of
the world, thereby contributing to
knowledge Secretary Of the Navy
Wilbur in an address this afternoon
at the opening session of the thirty
first annual convention of the Amer
can Photo-Engravers Associa ton at
the Mayhower Hotel complimented
the 500 delegates upon their work of
reproducing photographs and draw
ings and even written messages in
lasting form.
The Secretary, after outlining the
use made of photo-engraving by the
Navy Department in reproducing its
charts and maps by it's photographic
department. took occasion TO compli-
ment Comdr. Byrd on his ability as
navigator. This ability Secretary
Wilbur declared has resulted in his
spectacular aeronautic success and
was in turn enhanced by the photo.
engraving industry which gave to him
in all his ventures accurately repro.
duced sailing charts and maps.
Displays Constitution Art.
BY way of illustrating the value OF
nhoto-engraving as means OF educa'
ton. Secretary Wilbur displayed sew
eral half-tone reproductions of paint
inss of the L. s. s. Constitution.
The convention was opened at 1890
o'clock with an invocation by Rev.
Charles r. Warner. rector of st.
Adams Episcopal Church. who was
introduced by II. G.. G. Stiles. chair
man of the local convention commit
tee. Commissioner Dougherty deliv-
cred the formal address. to the dele.
gates. at which time he outlined the
history of the District Of Columbia
and it's government. George X. Horn
of Baltimore, president Of the Balti-
more Washington PhotO-Engrav ers'
Associa ton, and Charles +. Crane,
president of the Washington Typothe-
tae. also delivered an address of well
come TO the delegates. Mrs. j. Harry
Cunningham chairman of the ladies'
committee. greeted the women men,
bers Of the convention party.
Addresses of Response.
/ Addresses Of response and greeting
were delivered by T.. w. Houser, Chi.
cago: Adolph Schuetz, New York. and
Ward Tenny, first president of the
American photo-Engravers Associa-
ton.
The convention adjourned for
luncheon and this afternoon the dele
gates and their wives are visiting
Mount Vernon. The convention will
continue tomorrow and Saturday. with
the annual banquet tomorrow night.
|
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-14
FIGHT ON FLOOD
/. CONTROL FORECAST
Three Major Schools of
Thought as to Proposed
Legislation.

By the Associated Press.
a stubborn fight over Mississippi
flood control legislation in Congress
is forecast. notwithstanding tho
unanimity Of opinion that legislation
at the forthcoming session il irlp"ra.
tive.
In advance Of the report ~ tho
Army engineers which Presdet
Coolidge will transmit to Congress,
there are three major schools of
thought as to the form the legislation
should take.
Some of those who have studied he
subject are of the opinion that the
present system of levees should he
continued with the height raised
wherever necessary and weak Inks
in the long chain strengthened in con-
formity with the recommendations Of
the Mississippi River Commission.
This group contends, however. that
this Improvement can be carried only
to the point of lettering navigation
on the Mississippi, Ohio, Missouri and
other major tributaries. and that no
Federal fund can be spent for any
Of her ulIruoSp