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Evening star., 1928-12-27
NAVY HEADS PRAISE
SALVAG|NG DEVICE
Pontoon Arrangement for
Raising Damaged Subma-
rines Declared ''Best Yet"
BY the Associated Press.

6y INC ASSOClaIeQ HTeSS.
BOSTON, December 27.-A device
for raising damaged submarines that
was termed "the most practical of ALL
and the best we have seen yet" was
shown to officers of the Charlestown
Navy Yard today by the inventor, Henry
Lotz OF Boston, a young hosting en-
gineer.
Miniture models of special kind of
pontoon to be used in connection with
a rescue hook which he proposes shall
be attached to all submarines were de-
monstrated by Lotz.
He was told to be ready for further
tests tomorrow.
The device would make divers un-
necessary. Hooks similar to anchors
would be attached to either side of the
bow and stern of submarine, and
would hinge back so as to fold fat into
the hull. Light chains would be attached
to the hooks at their points and be
slowed in suitable receptacles set il
the upper hull aft the coming tower
At the end of each chain would be a
float.
Each compartment Of the submarine
would have a control for releasing the
four floats, SO that in case of accident
they would rise to the surface the light
chains suspended from them and lead
ing directly to the powerful hooks or
the hull Of the submarine. The hooks
would swing out on their hinges away
from the hull and point directly up.
ward.
The steel pontoons would have &
heavy ring attached to their lower sides
Lotz proposes to pass this ring over thu
float and then lower the pontoon in tht
usual manner, the light chain acting a!
guide to carry the ring over the hOoi
on the submarine below. Air woulc
then be forced through the air lines tt
the pontoons, and their buoyancy woulc
bring the submarine to the surface.
Evening star., 1928-12-27

Hes just like child" DR.. Eckhardt
explained. His chest has the same
kind of reactions to the stethoscope."
He pronounced N'Gi as in a perfect
ly healthy condition. and so. he seems,
for he has had no sickness since COM
ing to the Zoo.
DR.. Mann had installed a special
gymnasium set for the gorilla. 1t con-
sists of two stout poles with cross-bars
and an automobile steering wheel sus-
pended by rope. He also has a spe-
cial shelf, which he enjoys, besides his
sleeping bunk"
It takes N'Gi a little while to get
used to his new cages and the first
thing he did yesterday was to emit a
gorilla grunt that might have been one
of pleasure or complaint for all any
one knew. He spent his first moments
in exploration.
N'Gi has had scores of scientific Wis
itors during his brief sojourn at the
Zoo. Several scientists from Johns
Hopkins University have been studying
his psychological reactions and DR.
Eckhardt has made careful study oi
the~IittlA. '"pqle. chap.
Evening star., 1928-12-27
SUBSIDY Use TO AID
SHIPPING FAVORED
3;eiIer Demands Legislative
Action to Protect United
States Trade.
Special Dispatch to The Star and New York
Herald Tribune.

Special Dispatch to The Star and New York
Herald Tribune.
NEW YORK, December 27-Legis-
lative action to help American ship
pers in their competition with for
eign nations was proposed yesterday
in two measures to be introduced into
Congress shortly. Representative Eman-
uel Celler would aid the lines either by
direct or indirect subsidy while Repre-
sentative Wallace H White of Maine,
chairman of the merchant marine COM
mittee, would extend the scope of the
Jones-White act, which provides money
at low rates of interest.
Meanwhile, the Cunard line was busy
completing plans for the sailing of the
Caronia at 10 am. today for Havana,
sailing which has precipitated action
by the United States Shipping Board
and others interested in American su-
premacy on the seas. The inaugural
voyage will be made with capacity
list of passengers, the line said.
The President Roosevelt, which is be-
ing Withdrawn from the transatlantic
run, is now on her way here from
Bremen. and will make her inaugural
voyage to Havana on January 5, the day
the CarOnia makes her second trip. The
voyage will be in the nature of a race.
for, although the Roosevelt is advertised
as the faster ship in the run, the
Cunard Line is not prepared to ac-
cept this statement and will test the
speed of the American vessel by an
actual race
Although the Ward and United Fruit
Lines have cut their rates IS per cent
under the Cunard Line, the British
company announced yesterday that
passages are being booked so rapidly for
the Caronia at the higher rate that
they have no intention of cutting their
tolls. 1t also was announced that the
Caronia would dock near the heart of
Havana and that passengers would not
have to be transferred to shore by
tenders, as had been previously re-
ported.
Evening star., 1928-12-27
N'G| ENJOYS HOME
FURNISHED At zoo
Cage in Lion House, Com
pleted, Equipped, Provides
New Winter Quarters.

Life for N'Gi, the baby gorilla at the
Zoo, is just one moving day after
another.
Tucked warmly into his little blanket,
he slept for the first time last night in
his new Winter quarters in the lion
house, where he is comfortably ensconced
in a glass-incloSed cage with leopard
and a chimpanZee as his next door
neighbors Back in his jungle home
N'Gi probably would have spent fret
full night knowing that leopard. who
loves the taste of monkey meat was SO
close to his beside, but he was appar-
emily oblivious to the fact last night.
N'Gi evidently likes his new quarters
a whole lot better than he did his last
home. in the monkey house. 1t Is
equipped with q gymnasium set which
he tested yesterday to his own complete
satisfaction and the delight OF a large
crowd of visitors who watched MS
transfer to the new cage.
Never was q delicate baby heir to
millions treated so tenderly and solicit
ously as this priceless child OF the
iuneles when he was taken from the
warm air of the monkey house to the
chilly atmosphere of the out-of doors
shortly before his removal, N'Gi had
solemnly eaten raw onion ana was
swinging contentedly from the rope IN
his cage for the benefit of the visitors
who swarm hourly before him and MS
own amusement.
DIR William Mann, superintendent of
the Zoo, and William Washburn, the
assistant, came to supervise the removal
of N'Gi to his new quarters. The little
gorilla was in playful mood and affec-
Tionately hugged his two. keepers when
they brought him from his cage. Frank
Lowe, who is his special attendant, put
a rope around his neck and led him
between the rows of chattering monkeys
1t was N'Gi's third move since coming
to the Zoo on December last. His
friends the mandrills, s1mped eX"itedly
about their cages as the ggTi''t walkeo
on all fours and paid little heed TO them
To make sure that N'Gl was running
no risk, Dr. John G. Eckhardt, the
child specialist who has been treating
the gorilla chap, carefully examined him
NGi was wrapped to his neck in q
blanket, while Lowe carried him in his
arms the short distance to the lion
house" There was brief pause out
side while cameramen shot" him
N'Gi showed his pleasure and interest
He reached out and patted loves hano
which was carefully shielding the back
of his head from the cold. Once inside
the big mouse, MI was peFmltteo u
walk to his new cage. He had to pas
half dozen leopards, traditional enc
mics of baby gorillas, and they shouted
all manner Of things at him in jungle
language.
NGi's cage is the latest thing in sani
tariuln and animal comfort. 1t ha!
glass skylights to let in little sun
light, but Dr. Eckhardt is careful tha
his gorilla patient doesn't get too much
of it. He is more accustomed to thu
shades Of the jungle.
Before putting him in the cage, NC
--~7- e''""-'7' 'r-7~"L physical examination
Evening star., 1928-12-27

Britains fishing feet numbers 20, 900
boats manned by $1,000 men.
Evening star., 1928-12-27
. Falls Church Woman Buried.


FALLS. CHURCH, Va, December 81
Funeral services were held at IL
o'clock this morning for Mrs. Fannie
M. Cowgirl. II years old, who died
Tuesday at her home here after an ILL
ness of year of complications. Burial
was in Oakwood Cemetery. She is
survived by her husband. A. c. Cow
gill; two daughters, Mrs. Ethel Sletcher
Of Oregon, and Miss Edna F. Cowgirl
Of Staunton, Va, and two sons, Ira v.
Cowgirl of Romney, w. Va, and James
L Cowgirl Of West Falls Church.
Evening star., 1928-12-27
FOUR SAVED AS FIRE
WRECKS 3 BUILDINGS
Braddock Heights Summer Resort
Damage of $4,000 Blamed
to 0verheated Furnace.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

opeC1al DlSpatcn TO The Star.
FREDERICK. Md, December 27.--
Four persons were rescued and the
three main buildings Of Vindo Bona. a
Summer resort at Braddock Heights.
owned by Miss Hattie v. Warfield of
Washington, were destroyed by fire
yesterday. Mrs. Sallie Barnes, manager,
was badly burned. Her three daugh-
ters, Mildred and May Barnes and Mrs
Roger Engle, were rescued from the
roof by neighbors, who answered a
call for assistance. An overheated
furnace Is thought to have caused the
fire.
The Braddock Heights Fire Depart
ment was unable to check the flames
and local companies were hurried to
the scene. They managed to save three
OF the buildings. Loss was estimated
to be $4,000 partially covered by in
Surance.
Vindo Bona was one of the show
places at Braddock Heights and drew
a large portion Of its patronage from
Washington.
Evening star., 1928-12-27
ISLAND TO BE AIRPORT.
Missouri River Tract, Long Dis
puted, Bought From Kansas.

KANSAS CITY, Kans. P).--GooSe
Island, long subject OF controversy as
to its ownership, will become a part
Of the Fairfax Airport
After much litigation between the
State of Kansas and an Industrial land
company owning the airport, the island
was purchased from the State.
The tract Of about 100 acres Is an
island only when the Missouri River is
high, It will be connected with the air.
port by filing of the low area between
1t and the present field, which will be
enlarged to 900 acres.
Evening star., 1928-12-27
LIQUOR SUSPECT FINED.
D. c. Colored Man to Serve rs Days
in Default of $165.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
HYATTSVILLE, Md, December 81
Reginald Bigelow, colored, of Washing
ton. was fined $165 by Judge j. Chew
Sheriff in Police Court here yesterday
on conviction of illegal possession and
transportation Of intoxicants. He was
sent to the county jail at Upper Marl-
boro for IS days in default of the fine.
Bond of Felix Tilghman, colored. 80
years old, of Brentwood, was fixed at
$1,000 and charges of driving while In
toXicated driving without authorization
and reckless driving were continued
until January 8.
Evening star., 1928-12-27
CHANCE REMARK LEADS
TO RUM COUNT ARREST
Co1ored Mans Statement Regard
ing Liquor Is Overheard by
Policeman J. F. Boxwell.

Because Policeman j. F. Boxwell of
the Sixth precinct has good ears, and
overheard some on remark, Man, this
is good whisky" Robert Henry Battle,
colored, %. today found himself in
custody. charged with illegal possess
sion of liquor.
Boxwell, walking down the 800 block
picious when he saw two white men
and a colored man enter a house Ap-
preaching the residence, he heard the
comment on the liquor and raped on
the door
According to the officers report,
Battle promptly opened the door, with
three pints of alleged liquor under
his arm.
Evening star., 1928-12-27
FIREMEN RESCUE BOY. 13.
Youth Hangs by Hands Several
Minutes From Sill of Window.

After hanging for several minutes by
his hands from the sill of a second
story window when flames drove him
from his room at 112 NJ street early
this morning, Leroy Patterson, colored.
l3 years old, was rescued by firemen
from No. IL engine and No. 4 truck
companies. who had responded to an
alarm turned in. by neighbors.
The fire started when oil overhowed
from a tank attached to an oil stove
and spread over the kitchen floor, where
1t became ignited. Damage to the
house, owned by Mary Housley, was es-
timated at 5000.
Evening star., 1928-12-27
Youth Accidentally Killed.

Special Dispatch to The Star
LYNCHBURG, Va, December 81
Hope Stevens, II years old, son of a
Nelson County farmer, was accidentally
shot and killed Christmas afternoon at
AGolleen by boy named Henderson.
Evening star., 1928-12-27
Held in Nephew's Death.

SPENCER. w. Va, December 81 CA9.
-Trailed by bloodhounds, Joseph Har-
per, Al, was arrested at his home, near
Cicerone, yesterday and charged with
the murder Of his nephew, Op.e Harper,
30. shot and killed Christmas night.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-20
COL. BECK TO
Be LEADER IN
LEGION MARCH
$4,000 Ex-S Service Men
Expected to Parade
In Sam Antonio AS
Convention Is Held

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, May 19.-tP
When $4,000 or more Legionnaires
line up for their annual parade as a
feature of the national convention
here next October one Of Texas most
distinguished soldiers, Col. Beaumont
Buck on San Antonio, will be in com
mand.
Col. Buck, who served in France
as a major general, will act as q
grand marshal and in this capacity
will lead the parade and also will
have charge OF all arrangements IN
GLIDING the intricate plans which
must be made to get each organiza-
tion in its place az the proper time.
The San Antonian has had consid-
cradle experience in the organization
of such demonstrations, having had
charge of the many of the Fiesta de
San Jacinto parades here and having
organized and led the great prepared
ness parade in Boston in 1915 IN
which $4,000 people marched.
As a brigadier general Col. Buck
was in charge of the American troops
when the first enemy RAID was made
upon them in the Sommervilliers
sector, in November 1917. The first
all-American offensive at Cantigny
was carried out under his command in
May 1918 and the Distinguished Ser
vice Cross was awarded him a month
later for his bravery in personally
leading the first wave of an attack
at Berzyle-Sec. after most of his
subordinates had fallen. Following
this episode he was made q Chevalier
of the Legion Of Honor and was
awarded the Croix de Guerre with
palm. While in command Of the
Third division during that units ter
rifle offensive in the Meuse-Argonne
fighting he went far forward to d.
rect his troops and vas gassed. He
returned to this country when he was
discharged from the hospital and was
retired in 1924.
In addition TO his world war hon
ors he rendered distinguished service
in the Spanish American war and the
Philippine troubles. He was on ac-
tive duty on the border in 1914-1917.
Col. Buck was reared in Dallas and
went to West Point from there.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-20

ssTHE only place I know of where
girls a be protected is in the
home" said Martha's mother.
81 propose to protect Martha. And |
mean to keep her home. It's the only
way"
81 lie awake nights thinking up
ways to keep her occupied and reason
ably happy. We put in the radio for
her. And it's the real reason we bought
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-20
Rubarth Leaves
For San Antonio
And June Bride

Frank Rubarth, coach during the
1928 seasons of the local high
school athletic squads, was to leave
here Sunday morning for San An
tonic. He expects TO return to the
Valley about the middle Of July and
will enter the insurance business IN
Harlingen.
Mr.. Rubarth expects to leave San
Antonio for Colorado on June 20, i'm
mediately following his marriage 70
Miss Eva Salter Of San Antonio. The
couple expect to honeymoon about a
month before returning to the Valley
to settle down.
They will return 10 Brownsville
for another month and from here
will proceed TO H%arlingen where
they will make their home.
The former coach IL TO reenter the
employ Of the Southland Life In
surance company. with which he was
formerly connected. He will work d.
rectly under Sam Hughston, who has
the Cameron county agency for the
company. although maintaining a sep
arate office in the up-Nalley city.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-20
Mexico Senate Passes
Bill Oregon Favored

MEXICO CITY. May ie.=P-The
senate passed one Of General obre-
CONS proposals for amending the
constitution last night when IL sp-
proved a bill substituting a federal
commission for the present elective
government Of Mexico City and the
towns OF the federal district.
The measure will now 60 20 the
state legislatures for ratification.
The house last night passed he
second Of the Obregon proposals.
that providing that judges shall he
appointed BY the president instead
u being elected. II VII now 20 10
the senate.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-20

W. Ball. attorney for the district,
and the briefs Of the defendants will
be ready by the time the trial is
started, il is declared.
The district was formed last year,
and bonds in the sum OF 100000
were voted later. In the injunction
suits the compliments allege that
the district is illegal, and also de-
mand that none Of the funds of the
district be spent until federal aid
Of an equal amount is secured,
they declare, was one of the
provisions in the election call.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-20
PREPARE FOR
COURT BATTLE
Harrington Ready For
Fight on Naviga-
ton Injunction

HARLiNGEN. May 19.-officers Of
the Arroyo Colorado navigation dis
trict are making final preparations
for the legal battle which will be
launched in district civil court at
Brownsville Monday when the in
junction suit against the district
comes up for trial.
The suit was filed about three
months ago, alleging illegalities in
the formation of the district. and n
temporary restraining order was
granted.
Local attorneys OF the district
have been in Houston the past few
days, comforting with Col. Thomas
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-20
cREMATE HAYWOOD REMAINS

MOSJUWs May ls.-tRl-The body
Of William d. (Big Billy Haywood
will be eremated tonight 70 carry
out the terms Of his will by which
half Of his ashes are 10 Be sent "a
Chicago. He directed that they were
10 be buried near the graves Of the
radicals who were executed for par-
ticipation in the Haymarket riot Of
1855. The other half will be bur;ed
In Moscow with the remains Of the
Hungarian communist lander. Tha
urn will remain in Moscow until the
converting Of the communist inter
national congress.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-20
Trio Fined After
Church Disturbance
Especial to The Herald)

RAYMoNDvILLE, May 19.-Three
youths Of R~aymondville were each
fined S25 and costs in corporation
court here on the charge of disturb
ing public worship. The jury re-
turned a verdict Of not guilty in
favor Of a fourth on the charge Of
attending public worship while in
toxicated.
The charges we're brought by Faith
er J. B. Lavoie, pastor of the local
Catholic church Of Raymondville.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-20

the car. We didn't need it. The buses
do US perfectly we'll" she said.
Other people said: what they're
trying to do is to smother the fire that's
in her. Pinch back her budding ia
culties. They won't succeed. You
can't XII. life"
Who was right? Is the modern
working girl as moral and true as the
girl in the home? Read
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-20
Smith Favoredt to
Win New Mexico

PORTALES, N. NJ, May 19.@R-
With preconvention sentiment in
favor of the nomination. of Cover
nor Alfred E. Smith as the demo-
cratic party's candidate for presi-
dent of the United States, county
democratic delegations were assem-
bled here today 10 select the states
delegation Of II 10 the national con-
v%ention and to decide whether the
delegation should be instructed for
any candidate.
COLORADO SPRINGS. Colo, Mny
l9.-H1-Colorado democrats were
gathered here today to select a DEL
egation which will cast this states
twelve votes at the democratic ma
tional convention at Houston.
Whether the delegation was to be
instructed for the candidacy Of n
presidential aspirant was question.
able. In certain sections there has
been evidence of the support Of the
candidacy of Governor Smith.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-20
D wIFE's BEAUTY

MADRID-Jealous over attentions
paid his beautiful wife. Carlos Cal
dezzo SCARED her face terribly with
acid
, 1928-03-07

Washington. = Secretary Of Labor Da-
Wis was directed by the Senate today to
investigate and report concerning unem-
ployment throughout the country.
Norfolk Search for the bodies of
Comdr, EIIyson and his two companions
continued today.
New York. The Tanker Illinois which
lost its propeller off Cape Hattera8 yester-
day has been picked UP by another tank
er and is being towed into Hampton
Roads.
, 1928-03-07
SIS for fine granulated.

SIS for fine %granulated.
New York, March 5th.-Although the
prices range was narrow business on the
exchange was Of good volume. Values
dipped several times but recovered and
closing prices were / to half cent higher
for wheat, The est buying was by sea-
board houses, Good export business
was worked overnight offerings came
largely from the pool, which appeared
ready to unload supplies an all bulges.
Professional interests also were unload
ing. Business IN cash wheat is some
what restricted owing to few offerings.
Lower grades however find a ready
market.
Los Angeles, Calf, March 9Th. Two
hundred and seyentysiX runners and
walkers among them international fig
ures in Marathon events have qualified
for the 48, 500 dollar cross country trek
to New York city staged by G. c. Pyle,
which started here on Sunday. All en-
tries passed preliminary tests in the way
Of ability and were pronounced by ply
siciars as fiji to start the 3,40O miles
grind.
Colombo, CeyIon, March 9th A mo-
tion recommending the removal Of pre-
sent restrictions on The export Of rub
Der In Ceylon has been introduced 10 the
Legislative Council here. A similar mo-
tion was presented to the Council last
year.
Kingston, Jca., March 9Th sharp
shock Of earthquake was felt here at 6 .59
a. m.
MARKET QUOTATIONS..
Flour standard export grades $3.50.
Corn meaI yellow kiln dried per bag Of
1856 lbs. $4 50.
Pork heavy mess old per barrel $500
Pork short clear medium quality per
barrel $32 90.
Sugar %centrif. basis sc deg. test per
n lhs 50 80