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Evening star., 1927-04-02

Coal miners protest that $3.50 day
is too small a wage. A compensation
Of $45 a week was in times gone by
regarded as an enviable compensation.
The purchasing power of the dollar is
the real point of argument between
those who work and those who hire.
Evening star., 1927-04-02

Demands for limitation OF raoio
transmission appear reasonable, in
view of the apparent desire TO pro-
vide special broadcasting station for
every Jazz band.
Evening star., 1927-04-02
Kate by Mail-Payable i'm Advance.
Maryland and Virginia.
All Other States and Canada
Member of the Associated Press.

o. Inc nc Associated Press is exclusively entitled
20 tne Use for republication of all news dis
nsttches nst credited TO il or not otherwise cred
tsh nnh,;sh III thIs paper and also the local news
OF special dispatches herein are also reserved.
Evening star., 1927-04-02

The views of more than 100 experts,
as shown above, are by no means
unanimous in either supporting or
condemning the publication of details
or crime as TO its effect on Justice.
BYt the other phase of the question is
still more open to differences, both as
to newspaper policies and the public s
attitude.
The report advises that police and
attorneys have 1t in their own control
as to what information they divulge to
reporters, yet reporters quite often
discover facts ahead Of any detec.
tives, for a trained reporter is himself
trained detective. AS has often been
testified by highest authority, no re-
porter worthy of recognition ever be
trays a confidence when confidential
information is given him for his guild.
ance with the request that 1t he not
published at present. Such betrayal
is almost inconceivable in any decent
newspaper office.
On the other hand, as President
Woodrow Wilson indicated in his
threat of 'merciless publicity" there
is believed by many TO be no more
efficient deterrent of crime than the
fear of exposure. 1t is only the con.
firmed. hardened criminal that dares
defy that.
The subcommission' report itself
confirms this view:
1.-The false impression created by
waves of crime News can be cor
rected If public agencies seek a better
method of reporting crime data. All
the present time such darkness exists
in the realm of criminal statistics that
every prejudiced agency seems to be
able to count upon this ignorance to
Evening star., 1927-04-02

The intention OF Senator Borah to
brush up on his Spanish is laudable.
1t may be more important for some
Of the Nicaraguan politicians to learn
Ito talk United States"
Evening star., 1927-04-02

Chinese music is peculiar. The
theory may be advanced that the Chi
nese were the inventors not only OF
gunpowder, but of jazz.
Evening star., 1927-04-02

Horsemanship is expected OF a
prince. The Prince of Wales appears
inclined to set a pace so athletic as
to defy competition.
Evening star., 1927-04-02

Paris used to set the fashions II
has become evident, however, thar a
mere matter of anatomical display
implies no great artistic originality.
Evening star., 1927-04-02

Fashions change slowly. Mussolini
may find it long journey from the
black shirt to the purple-bordered toga.
Evening star., 1927-04-02

A farmer who seeks relief is fire.
quently tempted to let the farm run
down while he engages in politics.
Evening star., 1927-04-02
Worse and Worse

From the New York Herald Tribune
Now scandal has crept into chess.
Soon we shall hear that somebody has
thrown a croquet game
Evening star., 1927-04-02

The open door in China is now
marked by the red light which indi-
Gates an exit from a theater of war.
Evening star., 1927-04-02

You indulge in sarcasm" said the
candid friend.
A sarcasm, answered Miss Cay
enne, represents an effort to put a
truth into pill and give it a sugar
coating"
Evening star., 1927-04-02

From the Boston Herald
A "hunch" is just a mans counter
part for a womans Intuition.
Evening star., 1927-04-02
Avoiding the Ballot.

From the San Francisco Chronicle
The happiest c0nntry is the one
where the people never get mad
enough to vote.
Evening star., 1927-04-02

Frogs.
The frogs will soon be singing strong;
Yet. as has oft been advertised,
The dance is greater than the song.
Their hind legs are most truly priced.
The early bird got the worm and
then remarked. What's the good of
a worm if you get pneumonia"
Jud Tunkins says a man as ne
looks into a mirror and shaVes Is al
ways hoping he'll get better looking
next day, but he never does.
Regrettabie Research.
THE Chinese invented gunpowder.'
''Yes, rejoined Hi Ho, the sage OF
Chinatown. WAS it not foolish?"
Spectacular Swimming.
Mother, may | go out to SWIM
Yes, my charming daughter;
But don't hang round the camera
man.
Go on into the water
Evening star., 1927-04-02

DE man dat plays wifi loaded dice, !"
said Uncle Eben, gets de money, but
loses a fortune in self-respect.I'
Evening star., 1927-04-02
Political AuthOrships.

who wrote the Declaration of In
dependence"
What is the use of going SO far
back?" asked Senator Sorghum. THE
burning question now Is, Who is go
ing to rewrite the Senate rules?'
Evening star., 1927-04-02

The Evening Star, with the Sunday morn
ing edition. is delivered by carriers WITHIN
ne CITY at 90 cents per month: dalls sni om,s
80 cents per moath: Sundays only, ~ Gents
ner month. Orders may he sent by mail or or
telenhone Main 5000, Collection is made oy
carrier at end of each month
Evening star., 1927-04-02

@. Where Is Gen. Robert z. Lee
buried?-K. p.
A. The tomb Of the Southern leader
is in the chapel at Washington and
Lee University, Lexington, Va.
Evening star., 1927-04-02

The beautiful drawings, some of
them in color, explain and justify the
relative expense of George Wharton
Edwards Spain The text is an eX-
cellent discussion of Spanish archi-
lecture and painting. The medieval
and more modern Sculptured beauties
of Burgos. Madrid, Toledo, Tara
gona, ZaragoZa and Barcelona, and
the treasures Of painting in the Prado
Gallery in Madrid are enthusiastically
described and artistically portrayed in
text and pictures. Mr.. Edwards gives
only casual attention to the Spanish
people and the life they lead. but he
does occasionally turn aside from art
to relate some pleasant experience or
to eulogiZe some Spanish traits. Es-
pecially, being a human man, does he
grow eloquent over the delights of a
Spanish dinner at which he was a
guest in CadiZ, where the chicken,
broiled over Goals after being rubbed
with olive oil, the various spiced
meats, the strawberries and cream
and the wines were memorable.
Adventure and romance coming late
but not too late. TO a spinster, who
has devoted her best years to aged
parents, enlist sympathy in Phyllis
Bottome's novel, THE Belated Reckon.
ing" Ellen McDermott at AZ finds
herself free and with sufficient means
to do what she chooses. Fortunately
her life of suppression has not yet
deprived her Of all initiative, all de-
sire for experience. She goes to Italy
and finds there not only beauty of
nature and art, but a personal ad-
venture which acquaints her with the
Fascist and involves her in the matri-
monial difficulties of an American
girl married to a Sicilan.
Evening star., 1927-04-02

@. When sheep are sheared, is the
fleece in one piece?--P. l..
A. If the shearing has been care
fully done, the fleece should be in one
piece. Tag ends are then cut of and
the fleece rolled up neatly. with the
flesh side out.
Evening star., 1927-04-02

q. Was the money asked for to
maintain a mail guard appropriated
by Congress?-C. II.
A. 1t was not.
Evening star., 1927-04-02

Q. Is there an authentic picture of
Nathan Hale?-M. 3.
A. No portrait of Hale Is extant
and neither Is there a contemporary
description of the young hero.
Evening star., 1927-04-02

Q. Is Kipling related to the British
prime minister?-C. A. w.
A. Rudyard Kipling and Stanley
Baldwin are cousins, their mothers be-
ing sisters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-05
EDWIN A. NEWMAN
DIES AT RESIDENCE
Attorney, Builder, Inventor
and Democratic Leader Ex-
pires, Following Illness.

Edwin A. Newman, 60 years old, for
mer national committeeman of the
Democratic party from the District;
attorney, builder and inventor, died
at his residence, 4205 Eighth street,
last night after an illness of several
months.
Mr.. Newman was one of the ardent
supporters of the late William Jen-
nings Bryan when the latter was a
candidate for President. He attended
the Democratic convention as dele
gate for many years and was at one
time chairman of the Democratic CEN
trail committee, of which he was a
member of a long time.
In 1896 he organized the District of
Columbia Democratic Association. He
also served as chairman of the Jack
son day banquet held in this city in
January, 1912. and considered one of
the most important banquets from the
standpoint of the Democratic party
ever held here, it is stated.
He also was interested in news
paper work and in 1895 published the
National Waterman, a political paper
Of that time, which was later pur-
chased by Bryan and renamed the
Commonel
For many years n practlclng attor-
ney here, Mr.. Newman was a former
member OF the firm of Baldwin, Hop
kins & Peyton. patent attorneys.
As builder MIR. Newman helped to
develop the College Park section and
other suburbs of this city. He also
built large fisheries at Lakeland, Md.
Besides his other activities Mr..
Newman had achieved recognition as
an inventor, among his inventions
being a special patent for the Their
mostat.
A native of Allentown, Pa, he was
a descendant of early settlers OF
America He is survived by his
widow, two sons, l.. Cloud and Edwin
Peires Shoemaker Newman; four
daughters, Mrs. Arthur Drefs. Mrs.
John Cammack, Miss Helen Carbery
Newman and Miss aAsadia Walser
Newman, and six grandsons, Francis.
David, Paul and John Newman and
John and William Cammack.
Funeral arrangements have not
been completed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-05
BAND CONCERT.

THE evening at SIS o'clock at the
Band Auditorium. Marine Barracks,
Eighth and streets southeast, by the
United States Navy Band Orchestra,
Charles Benter. leader.
March, "Zacatecas" ...........C odina
Overture, "Rosamunde," Opus rs.
Schubert
A tone journey, mississippi" Grofe
(a) Father of Waters.
(b) Huckleberry Finn.
(cl Old Creole Days.
(d) Mardi Gras.
Fourth movement from Scheherazade,
1.-THE Festival at Bagdad," Opus 35,
Rimsky-Korsakoow
Valse, Petite Bijouterie". Bohm
PLAY Gipsies, Dance Gipsies,"
Kalman
(F'rom Countess Maritza.)
Hungarian, No. g.. List
March, "Militaire. No. u. Schubert
from the eighth annual edi-
ton Of George Whites Scandals"
Henderson
"Star Spangled Banner"
This is the first Of the regular series
Of concerts to be held weekly for the
coming season. The public Is invited.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-05
Former Chemist and Rum Runner Tells
How Smugglers Use Dollar-Bill Code

pass him a dollar bill. This he would
compare with his nst and so know
not only the quantity but the class
and quality of the liquor called for.
He cited the serial number
K2S134901B as calling for so pints Of
Scotch whisky, but did not explain
what the code was.
Tells of Adventures.
Newman told of adventures while
he was supercargo of the Vincent
White.
In February, 1924, he said, he was
forced to set sail from Rum Row and
return to the Canadian base at St.
Miquelon. Unable to raise the an
Choir, it was cut loose. Meeting
stormy weather and having no anchor,
he put into Halifax and there was
ordered by telegraph to return to
New York by train, turning over his
work to another.
He worked for about a. month IN
New York waters, at one time helm
ing to load 1000 cases of LIQUOR at
Port Jefferson. On it's way back to
New York after stocking I'D in
Canada the Vincent White was lost
at sea for several days.
Newman said he went to Curtiss
Field and hired a seaplane piloted by
Capt. Caperton to search for the Vim
cent White. Two trips up the coast
Were made, he testified, and on the
second the Vincent White was
sighted.
Newman testified he went aboard,
gave the seaplane pilot a case of
liquor as a present, and then took
charge Of the ship. bringing her to
Rum Row,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-05

gal came as Traffice Director Eldridge
was answering a. complaint by M. A.
Leese over the increase In the num-
Der of special permits. Mr.. Eldridge
said that the practice is not unfair
and is biased on the principle that
the streets belong to the public and
the space on the streets should be used
in the interest of the majority"
Mr.. Leese's criticism was contained
in a letter to Mr.. Eldridge under the
date OF December 80 last, in which
he declared that the reservation of
space for shipping entrances has re-
duced the parking space for shoppers.
EVERY request that is received for
mo parking signs for shipping en-
trance signs" said Mr.. Eldridge in
reply is personally investigated, and
unless we find that the signs are need
ed in order to keep the space open for
the benefit of the public and the con-
Germ or concerns interested, the ap-
plication is denied. / fail to see
unfair In this practice. as 1t
is based on the principle that the
streets belong to the public and the
space on the streets should be used
in the interest OF the majority"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-05
Nv the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, January 5.-William
r. Newman, who gave up the prac-
tice of mechanical dentistry after "a
years to become an international rum
runner, told in court yesterday how
American dollar bills were used as
code messages by liquor smugglers.
Newman Is a Government witness
in the trial Of 10 of SO men indicted
in connection with the operation OF a
gigantic rum fleet bringing liquor
from Canada to the United States. He
himself was not indicted, though he
admittedly worked for the ring.
The witness said ne was hired as a
rum ship supercargo at $75 & week
by Edward Kelly in 1924, when Kelly
told him the syndicate was having
considerable trouble because the
supercargoes drank SO much OF their
cargoes they could not do their work.
Held "Master Minds"
Kelly and his brother Frank and
Edward and Frank Costello are SAID
bv the Government to be the master
minds" of great liquor-running or
ganization which had It's own fleet OF
ships and maintained large business
offices in New York.
Newman. after a brief period as
supercargo of the rum ship Integral.
said he was put In charge OF the cargo
of the Vincent White at Rum Row.
He said he was given a list Of serial
numbers from dollar bills by his
shome office" with instructions con-
corning what each number stood for.
When one of the rings feet of
small Graft drew alongside, he testi-
ned. .ths HAan In charge would uaeraly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-05

membership of the three large trade
bodies:
I'VE are back of the campaign 100
rer cent" declared the manager of the
James r. Oyster firm, dealer In dairy
products. I'VE are constantly warn
ing our drivers that care and courtesy
are imperative requirements, but 1t is
impossible to check them at all times.
Drivers are told that there is no cir
cumstance that makes it necessary to
exceed the speed limit and any citizen
can be assured of prompt action If he
has a reasonable complaint to make
against one of our men,
A system Of additional compensation
for drivers whose records are free
from accidents has proved markedly
successful in the case of Woodward
& Lothrop. According to an official
of the company, reports from citizens
will be particularly welcome in case
driver violates the strict requirements
for safe driving at all times.
A similar sentiment is expressed by
Charles r. Goldsmith of Lansburgh s,
who declares that careless driving
on the part of the delivery car opera
tors will not be tolerated. 1--WE wei.
come cooperation in this respect, F"
said Mr.. Goldsmith.
Instructions to Drivers.
NJ. E. Billow of the Arcade Laundry
declares that every effort Is made to
keep the drivers within the bounds of
courtesy and the traffic laws and that
the company will be glad to hear from
any who have fair and just complaints
to make against it's men.
Employees Of the William +. Guide
Co. are pledged to careful and cour-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-05

teous driving and this company also
will be glad to be apprised of any
breaches of these pledges.
Another concern to approve the
campaign and to express its willing
ness to act OH complaints Is the
Frank Kidwell Co.
These expressions clearly indicate
that employers are willing to add
their voice to the insistent demand
for immediate relief from driving
practices that endanger and harass
pedestrians and motorists on the
streets of the National Capital.
With his employers imperative de.
mand for better driving added to the
censure Of citizens and with the activ-
ity of the police concentrated upon
him, the truck driver will, if he is
wise, show immediate and great
improvement in his respect for the
regulations and the rights Of others,
observers declare.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-05
Reservists Are Commissioned.

Commissions in the officers Reserve
Corps Of the Army have been issued
by the War Department to Walter G.
Babcock, United States Soldiers Home,
as a, brigadier general; to Chester A.
Bennett, 4104 Military road. as
major in the Judge Advocate Gen
erals Department; to Howard d.
Queen, 4257 Dix street northeast, as a
captain of Infantry. and to Thomas j.
Holmes, I'd, Takoma Park, Nd, as a
first lieutenant of Infantry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-05
Moody and Wife
To Try Level Best
To Live ON $1,000

BY the Associated Press.
ABILENE, Tex, January o.-As
an object lesson for young married
couples, Gov. and Mrs. Dan Moody
are going to do their dead level
best" to live in the governors man
sion on the salary of $4,000 a year,
Mrs. Moody said here today.
Keeping within this budget will
be difficult the bride of the 80
year-old governokelect, who mar
ried during his campaign. admitted,
in view of the many calls on the
governors purse, hut she believes
ii can be done.
Agitation for an Increase in the
gubernatorial ernoluments, which
were fixed when the present State
constitution was adopted in 1875,
has been frequent IN the last few
years, without producing results.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-05
CELLER ATTACKED,
FOR DRINK CHARGE
Refuses to Apologize When
He Gets Up to Explain
Change in Record.

BY the Associated Press.
The recent statement Of Repre-
sentative Celler, Democrat, New York,
and drink TO excess" precipitated an
other row over prohibition today on
the House floor.
Celler himself revived the subject
by asking permission to explain why
this statement did not appear in the
record. Representative Cramton, Re-
publican, Michigan, one of the dry
leaders, said he would object unless
Celler assured him he would not
make further statements that would
bring this body into disrepute."
In this, Celler agreed, but before
he could proceed Representative
Brand, Democrat, Georgia, asked the
New York member if he intended to
apologize. &C.,
stand by my guns"
THE time has come, shouted
Cramton, when the membership Oh
the House ought not further to permit
such attacks to go unchallenged'
DENYING that he had brought dis
repute on the House, Celler said the
phrase, Drink and drink TO excess
had been made in the heat of debate
and that in reading his remarks ne
"softened the words, but not the I'M
mort" AS his speech appeared IN the
Record, it said: Many members OF
this House and the other chamber
drink"
Cramton insisted Celler had given
the wrong impression to the country.
There is no drinking by drys IN
this House to anS appreciate extent
Cramton said. Amy impression to the
contrary Is wrong"
The House judiciary committee to-
day reported adversely a resolution by
Representative Black, Democrat, New
York, requesting Secretary Mellon to
turn over all correspondence dealing
with the poisoning of alcohol to make
it unfit for beverage purposes. A
similar resolution was adopted yester'
day by the Senate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-05
PROGRAM is COMPLETE.
Pan-Pacifc Conference Arrange
ments Are Perfected.

Virtual completion of plans for the
Pan-Pacific Conference on Education,
Rehabilitation, Reclamation and
Recreation, TO be held at Honolulu,
Hawaii, April II to Is, was an
nounced today by the Interior De-
partment. Prominent educators from
all over the country will attend the
sessions of the conference.
In addition to all foreign countries
bordering on the Pacific Ocean, in
Guiding those having territorial in
terests and colonial governments. in
yitations have been issued to State
governors and representatives of or
ganizatiors interested in the subjects
Of the conference.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-05
GEDDES GETS NEW POST.
Becomes Washington Correspond
emit of New Weekly.

Bond P. Geddes, we'll known local
newspaper man, has been appointed
Washington correspondent for a new
national weekly, Patches, which Is
to begin publication soon at Philadel
phia. Patches is to be current week
" news review. Hugh Sutherland, TO-
many years editor-in-chief of the
Philadelphia North American, II
e5iitor of the new magazine.
Mr. Geddes has been identified with
the Washington newspaper corps for
the last Is years, being for many
years chief of Press Association STATS
at the Capitol. and also Washington
bureau manager of the United Press.
Until recently he was on the publicity
and legal staff Of the Sinclair OIL Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-05
AUTHOR FAVORS PEN.
Woodward Prefers Longhand to
Typewriting.

NEW YORK, January R).-The
pen still is as mighty as the type
writer in the hands of authors.
w. E. Woodward, who wrote
George Washington. the Image and
the Man" finds writing with per
easier, although he asserts he can
operate. a typewriter. Cosmo Hamil
ton, the novelist, dictates to sec
rotary, but revises his manuscript
with a pen, sometimes rewriting
whole paragraphs in that. manner;
Several successful playrights are said
to use the pen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-05
% Killed in Avalanche.

MOSCOW, January OP).-An ava.
lanche in the Khakassky district Of
Siberia has killed % miners. The
great mass of snow and ice COM
pletely ingulfed a number Of miners
barracks. Khakassky is in the Prov
lnce Of Yaniaeiak.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-05
HOUSE.

House considers Navy appropria-
ton bill.
Subcommittee on police and fire
of House District committee favor
ably reports Zihlman bill to equal
lie pay Of park police force with
that of metropolitan police force.
House District committee orders
favorable report on two billS-one
authorizing acquisition OF new site
for Farmers Market, with the
limit of cost to 100000, and the
other to equalize the pay of the
park police and metropolitan police
forces.
Ways and means committee in
executive session.
subcommittee of appropriations
committee continues hearings i'll
executive session on State. Justice,
Commerce and Labor appropriation
bill.
Naval affairs committee contin-
ueS hearing on, mOderniZation of
battleships.
Military affairs committee has
Secretary Davis as principal wit
ness at a hearing on Army appro-
priationS.
Chairman Zihlman of House Dis
trict committee confers with House
Leader Tilson as to whether next
Monday will be available for con-
sideration Of District legislation on
the calendar.
Interstate commerce committee
in executive session on railroad
consolidation.
Banking and currency commit
tee conducts hearing on Pittman
silver bill, with ex-Senators Thomas
and Macumber as witnesses.
Committee on agriculture con-
ducts hearing on Purnell bill for
eradication OF European corn
borer.
Judiciary committee holds regu-
lar meeting in executive. session.
Flood control committee consid-
ers 'Rainey bill to meet conditions
on the Illinois River.