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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-25
AGENT OF UTILITIES
GETS SECS A MONTH
Alabama University Official
+. Outlines His Activities Be-
fore Investigating Body.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
j. S. Thomas, director of extension
work at the University of Alabama
testified today in the Federal Trade
Commissions investigation of power
utilities that he was paid $685. month
from July, 1927, to July ], 1928. by util-
ity interests of the State and at the
same time received his university sal
airy.
He said the compensation was for
"making researches in the field of So
GEOLOGY and economics, and for making
speeches all over Alabama"
Examined by Robert E. Healy. COM
mission counsel, he said his audiences
had included Rotary, Kiwanis and Civ
itan clubs. farmers meetings and SINH
lar gatherings.
His Prior Engagement.
Prior to undertaking this type of
work, Thomas testified he had under
taken public relations work for the
utility interests for six months, during
the first four of which he was paid $500
q month and the last two months of
the S666 month figure.
'Was it disclosed that you were get
ting paid by the power companies"
asked Healy. in discussing speeches
made by Thomas.
at don't think So" the witness replied.
Thomas said that he had given up
the position with the utilities interests
upon becoming an associate director on
the Alabama State Board for Industrial
Development. He holds this position
now, he added. while yet retaining his
connection with the university.
He said the board was created by the
Alabama State Legislature and, that
funds to finance it are expected to be
contributed bv various civil organiza-
lions in collaboration with State sup
port.
Records Identified.
Records of the 1924 convention of
the Southeastern division of the Ma
tional Electric Light Association, which
was held at Birmingham. Ala. were
identified by C. NJ. Kilian, secretary
Of the division.
An excerpt from this. read into the
record by Healy, quoted M. H. Ayles--
worth, formerly managing director OF
the N. E. La. as saying:
"All the money being spent is worth
while. And may I leave this thought
with you executives. Don't quit now.
At the next convention, have more
young ladies so as to do the job right
and let off more men from the depart
ments so they may come here. Don't
be afraid of the expense. The public
pays the expense. Let us continue with
big meetings"
Records of the 1927 convention of
the division, held at Memphis. Tenn,
included a speech by H. A. Morgan,
president of the University of Tennessee.
The records showed that another speech
on that occasion was made by w. S.
Vivian, director of public relations, Mid
die West Utilities. entitled. organizing
Public Speakers for Making Friends"
the speech read in part:
Muscle Shoals Topic Introduced.
"How many of you have the facts
and figures at your fingers ends with
reference to Muscle Shoals. with refer
ence to Boulder Dam. with reference to
Smiths State-owned power scheme
and these other questions that are
being advocated over this country to-
day? We need to have them, so that
In our personal conversations, in our
personal contacts. in groups as We meet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-25

The hearing Of the defendants ap-
peal against Imprisonment is being
held before the Supreme Court judges
in the Municipal Building at Mixcoac
near Mexico City. 1t has excited much
public interest because it is viewed as a
prelude to the most sensational public
trial of Toral and several others whose
Imprisonment the court already has
upheld.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-25
ASKS ARREST, ATTEMPTS
TO END LIFE IN CELL
Policeman Saves Man After He
Tries to Hang Self With
Necktie.

A short time after he appeared in the
third precinct police station yesterday
and asked to be locked up because he
was drunk, Edward J. Nichols, 81 years
old, of the 1000 block of Twelfth street,
attempted to hang himself with his
necktie. the police say.
Nichols placed himself in the hands
of Policeman S. M. Anglin, who Locked
him IN a cell. A short time later Anglln
heard strange sounds coming from his
cell and found that Nichols had knotted
his necktie about his neck and then
attached it to the top bars of the cell.
Anglin cut him down, and, after adj
ministering first-aid treatment, sent
him to Gallinger Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-25
REPUBLICANS TO MEET.
First Big Arlington> Meeting to Be
Held at School Friday.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CLARENDON, Va, September 25-
The first big mass meeting of the pres
ent political campaign under the
auspices of the county Republican
committee will be held Friday night
at the old Columbia Pike Schoolhouse.
Caleb Powers, former member of Con-
gress from Kentucky, and Robert M.
Estes, deputy commissioner of Internal
Revenue, are announced as speakers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-25

ian testified that Bragg had told him
subsequently that he had never been
able to do anything"
Healy's examination then turned
upon the class C membership in the
southeastern division, N. E. L. A., with
the question as TO whether any men
connected with colleges were listed as
members. Kilian said he did not know,
but he promised to submit the Class G
roster for the record upon his return to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-25
DEFENSE PLEAS HEARD.

MEXICO CITY, September Is P).-
Arguments of defense attorneys for dis
missal of the imprisonment orders
against Mother Conception and Is
others accused with Jose de Leon Toral,
assassin of President-elect Obregon.
were nearing finish today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-25
S7O8 Raised for Relief Fund.

Special Dispatch 10 The Star.
FREDERICK, Md, September 25.-
A total of $7O8 has been raised in
Frederick County to aid the hurricane
victims of Porto Rico and Florida,
Russell E. Lighter, chairman of the
local Red Cross committee, announced
today
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-25

A literary spider" at Pleasant Valley.
Va. weaves letters between the strands
of the its web 1t recently spelled out
New York" and Miami
The Washington times., 1928-02-01
ADVANCED
SIX SHOWN

A splendid1y equipped, finely fin
ished car at a moderate price is Of
Tered by Nash in the Advanced Six.
five. passenger sedan for 1928, on
display at the automobile show this
week.
The purchaser Of this car need
sacrifice nothing in performance or
comfort. Powered with the big
Advanc Six, seven-bearing crank
shaft motor, Il delivers abundant
power with extreme smoothness at
all speeds. Riding comfort is I'M
equalled, due to the latest develop
ment in spring construction intro
duced by Nash in its current models.
These springs, which are alloy steel
made by a new, secret process, have
won an enviabIe reputation for Nash
cars because of the riding ease they
impart.
The excellence of Nash engineer
ing, however. is fully matched in
the appointments OF this model. The
upholstery is tufted mohair in an
attractive shade Of grey. Cushions
are deep and restfuI. Among the
luxurious appointments are a vanity
case and smoking set, silken win
dow curtains, genuine walnut steer
Ing wheel and convenient remote
control door locks. The instrument
board, the crown panel above it,
garnish window mouldings and door
panels also possess the rich walnut
effect.
Long service and unimpaired per-
Torrance may be expected from
The Washington times., 1928-02-01
oakland BUILDS
YOUTHS GAR

The spirit of speed-that dash and
zip Of the airpIane above and of the
sportive, open type automobile on
the grounds reflected in the sport
roadster and phaeton of the Oak
land All-American Six line, which is
prominently displayed at the Auto
mobile Show. These models are
characteristic OF the present trend
OF young America toward the open
car.
The sport roadster of the Oakland
line has the rakish lines that en-
phasize this characteristic. With
top lowered or removed and with
the windshield titled forward flat
on the cowl, the car is a true
symbol Of speed. Both the forward
compartment and the rear deck
extra seat compartment are uphol-
stored in genuine Spanish leather.
The roadster is finished in two
tones of Duco, including the fend-
ers. wheel trimming. headlampS ana
bumper panels. The sportive tone
is further carried out by a panel
across the top Of each door finished
in a contrasting shade.
The equipment includes chro-
MUM plated bumpers and radiator
shell. spare tire carried in well In
the right front fender, trunk rack.
small wheels with large natural
wood spokes and large tires, rigid
door curtains which, when not in
use. drop into a pocket in back
of the front seat, tilt beam head.
lights with foot control, rear view
mirror, automatic windshield cleaner
and a boot to hold the top when 1t
is lowered.
The phaeton is notable for its
attractive color scheme and wealth
of equipment. Its lines have the
same sportive touch as found In
the roadster.
Both body types are mounted on
the Oakland All-American Six chas-
sis. The power plant consists of
six-cylinder L-head engine equipped
with air. oil and gasoline filters to-
gether with an improved system OF
crankcase ventilation. The engine
displacement Is 212 cubic inches and
develops 60-brake horsepower at
$500 revolutions per minute.
The Washington times., 1928-02-01

duction, ever since its announce.
ment, has been the greatest in his
tory. Output is running at ca.
pacity today in an effort to equal
demand.
This "Six of the Century" as it
has popularity become known, is a
brand new car, not merely a new
model. Public excitement over it
caused more than a half million
persons to crowd into Hupmobile
saIesrooms in four days to see
what this newest sensation was all
about. Company officials found
that more public interest was mani
fest in it's appearance, design and
other score of unusual features
than in any other automotivs prod
uct even of long standing popu-
larity.
The Washington times., 1928-02-01

looked by the show committee as, a
fitting companion. In order to
make more pleasant ones tour of
inspection of the various cars
placed about the upper and lower
floors of the Washington Audi.
forum, Meyer GoIdman's orches.
tras and the Hopkins Titanafram
are, working in collaboration. Thus,
another detail, and a highly i'm.
portant one to the show visitors
mood and frame Of mind. has been
attended to by the trade associa-
tons committee workers.
The Washington times., 1928-02-01
HUPP new SIX
SETS RECORDS

Hupmobile's new six. announced
in late October. comes to the auto
mobile show this year backed by
the most imposing success ever
achieved by any product of that
company. It's phenomenal records
Of sales, performance and reception
by the public have surpassed all
previous marks. Hupmobile pro.
The Washington times., 1928-02-01

this as from all other Nash models,
due to the strict testing and in
spection system which every car
must pass through before 1t is al
lowed to leave the factory. Besides
the rigid inspection which follows
The Washington times., 1928-02-01
NEWAT TENDANCE MARK
SEEN At AUTO SHOW
Adverse Weather Conditions Fail to Stop
Crowds -Sprightly Atmosphere Prevails
at Auditorium Performances"
Directors Enthusiastic.

Washington in the midst Of the greatest automobile show
it ever has witnessed This years automobile show
progress at the Washington Auditorium, point
of engineering advancement public interest," beauty
and general carnival atmosphere It is gala OCCASION and
every afternoon and night the verify Of these statements
mt
The Washington times., 1928-02-01

the car through the thousands Of
manufacturing operations, final
test run Is insisted upon. Nash
maintains three great testing tracks
which are devoted exclusively 70
this purpose.
Evening star., 1928-10-31
.BORAH TO DELIVER
!. BALTIMORE SPEECH
viii Talk Tonight in Same
Auditorium Where Smith
Spoke Monday.
BY the Associa ted Press.


NORFOLK, Va, October 31.-Turn-
ing to the political border State Of
Maryland to deliver speech for the
candidacy of Herbert Hoover, Senator
William e. Borah of Idaho today crosses
the campaign trail Of Gov. Smith at
Baltimore. f.
The Senator left here early today and
arrives at the Maryland city late this
afternoon. He will deliver his speech
tonight in the same auditorium in
which the Democratic presidential
nominee spoke last Monday, under his
present plans.
In making his second appeal of the
campaign to the voters of the usually
last night the Idahoan failed to fol-
low a prepared advance text of his
speech, in which he declared he was
mot in agreement with either Hoover
or Gov Smith" on the question of
Government control of the Nations
power resources and reiterated charges
against Gov. Smith on his prohibition
and immigration announcements dur
ing the campaign
Declaring that he expected a greater
vote than lever before seen in any
election of the country" he urged
the voters to cast their ballots on the
basis OF their CONVICTIONS ana 'the dlc-
tates of their conscienceS."
Party lines and organizations have
become relatively unimportant," he
said sin this election. This indicates
to me unmistakably the election of
Hoover on November G"
THE President of the United States
is supposed to be the ideal of the
American people," he continued, land
no man is better fitted for that Office
than Hoover"
Il hope that the sixth of November
will register the individuality Of the
American people," he added.
Replying to Democratic criticisms of
Hooyer's failure to protest against the
naval oil scandals, Borah said that the
rule should apply to ALL" and Gov.
Smith had not protested against the
graft of Tamrlany Hall, many of whose
members have been sent to the peni-
tentiary, and lots more should go there"
Evening star., 1928-10-31
OFFICIALS ACCUSED
IN RUM RING PROBE
District Attorney Files Bill of Par
ticulars to Pittsburgh
Indictments.

by tIlG ASSOCldLeu FTCSS.
PITTSBURGH, october 31.-Specific
allegations In the Governments claim
that gigantic liquor ring involving
public officials exists here were made
today by John D. Meyer, United States
attorney. in filing bills of particulars to
indictments returned last June by a
Federal grand jury.
Meyer charged more than 400 saloons,
clubs. confectioneries and other places
in various parts Of the city were oper-
ated under police and political control
On the South Side, Meyer said,
Francis Kirley, ward chairman, and
John J. McCardle, police inspector. de-
termined whether saloons should be
closed or permitted to operate. In the
strip" district, the attorney charged
John w, Orie. police magistrate; his
brother Stanley and Luke Sullivan,
member of the State Legislature, issued
orders for delivery of liquor.
Thomas Olitfee and Samuel j. Grenet,
another member of the State Legisla-
ture, had charge of the sale of liquor
on the North Side, Meyer said.
The bills of particulars was filed in
response to an order by Federal Judge
r. M. Gibson that more specific infor-
nation be presented in support of the
indictment which named 1877 politicians,
police and alleged racketeers and boot
leggers. A number of those indicted
had filed action to quash the indict-
ments, contending they We're vague"
Evening star., 1928-10-31
REFLOORING OF CHAIN
BRIDGE STARTS SOON
District to Rush Work as Soon
as Necessary Lumber
Arrives.


Refooring of Chain Bridge will start
not later than November 20, it was an
nounced today by Capt. H. G. White
hurst, Assistant District Engineer Com
missioner
Original plans called for redecking
the bridge in October. but the rejection
of the timber ordered for the work be-
cause it failed to comply with specif1ca-
tions caused an unforeseen delay. Capt.
Whitehurst said that approximately one
third of the lumber needed which meets
specifications has arrived, and that the
remainder is scheduled to be shipped
within the next three weeks. The en-
tire force of the District Bridge Depart
ment will be detailed to the refiooring
project, Capt. Whitehurst said, in order
to avoid any further delay in complet-
ing the reconstruction of the bridge,
which was opened to traffic several
months ago after being closed for a
year to permit the construction of a
new abutment on the Virginia side.
Evening star., 1928-10-31
PRESIDENT EXTENDS
HIS CONDOLENCES
Hoover and Kellogg Also Send
Messages of Sympathy to
Mrs. Lansing.

President Coolidge, Secretary of State
Kellogg and Herbert Hoover last night
sent messages of coincidence to Mrs.
Robert Lansing on the death of her
husband. The President, in extolling
Mr.. Lansing's service as Secretary of
State, declared that his part in estab-
fishing peace assures him q place in
history"
The Presidents message follows:
II have learned with deep sorrow of
the passing of your distinguished hus-
band" the President wrote. THE sad
news will be a shock not alone to a
host of intimate friends, but as we'll
to those both here and abroad, who are
familiar with the important part he
played in international affairs for so
many years.
His work in the Department of
State, eliminating with his service as
Secretary of State during the trying
period of great war, and his subse-
quent part in establishing peace, as
sure him place in history.
Mrs. Coolidge joins me in heartfelt
sympathy fer you and for the members
of your family"
Secretary Kellogg said: "I was
shocked to hear Of the death of Robert
Lansing. He was personal friend of
mine OF long standing for whom / had
the highest regard. He had a dis
tinguished record as a public man,
especially in the State Department. His
death will be loss to the country and
deeply felt by his many friends"
II am deeply grieved to learn Of the
death of Robert Lansing" Mr.. Hoover
said. "He was a great public servant
who contributed much to his coun-
try's welfare"
Evening star., 1928-10-31
POLICE ABANDON
AID Of |NFORMERS
Seventh Perjury Case Ends
in. COnviction-Another
Awaits Trial.

With one police informer convicted
today, and another yesterday, in perjury
cases, an announcement was made to-
day by Assistant District Attorney David
A. Hart that the use of informers in
police work about Washington has been
practically discontinued because of
their unreliability, the difficulty in 10
eating them when wanted to testify
and the refusal of juries to believe
their testimony.
George Houston, colored, an informer,
was convicted of perjury by a jury be-
fore Justice Walter I. Mccoy in District
Supreme Court today. Warren Gross,
colored, also employed by police in
gathering information against alleged
offenders. was convicted of like offense
yesterday afternoon.
Both cases involved affidavits in liquor
cases before United States Commissioner
Turnage.
Gross was found guilty of swearing
falsely that he had bought liquor in the
old Benning Hotel on Benning road
northeast. Houston was convicted of
making false affidavit about a liquor
purchase at 904 Tenth street. Sentence
will be passed on both men Saturday.
Both were prosecuted by Assistant
United States Attorney Walter M. Shea.
Houstons conviction marked the
seventh case against informers. One
other is awaiting trial.
Charges of sale and possession were
dropped in Police Court today against
Edward Jack Rainer and Louis Rosen-
thai, both of 1888 Seventh street, while
similar charges against Mrs. Beatrice
La ROGUE were reset for jury trial.
The admitted failure of the informer
method of liquor law enforcement led
Commissioner Turnage and Police Court
Judge Gus A. Schuldt to suggest sew
men hired under the civil service laws
be used for the work.
Evening star., 1928-10-31
PANzRAM INDICTED;
THEFT is CHARGED
Housebreaking and Larceny
Allegations Made Against
Confessed Slayer.

Carl Panzram, 36 years old, who has
sought to be brought to trial for raur-
der, was indicted today by the grand
jury on charge of housebreaking and
larceny. He is said to have entered
the home of DR.. Louis w. Eugster, 1920
Macomb street, August 8, and to have
stolen a radiola worth $100 and a
quantity of jewelry and wearing ap-
parel
Panzram declares he killed two boys,
one in Philadelphia and the other in
Massachusetts,. An indictment for
in Philadelphia, but United States At
torney Leo A. Rover decided yesterday
not to present requisition from Gov
Fisher of Pennsylvania for the return
of Panzram until the prisoner had been
tried on the housebreaking charge
The case will be scheduled for trial
next week.
Perjury in the course of his testi-
mony before referee in bankruptcy
is charged in an indictment against
Harry A. Bramow, building contrac-
tor, who went into bankruptcy in
July, 1927
According to the indictment Bramow
while being examined under oath ad-
ministered by Ralph D. Quinter, referee
in bankruptcy, told an attorney for his
creditors that he had paid Frank Birn-
baum, of Detroit, $25, 900 due him March
IS, 1927. when in fact he never owed
him more than $4,000 and only
paid him that amount on that date,
it is alleged He is also charged with
representing that he had paid $6.700 to
Jerry Maiatico of this city between May
and July of 1927, which payments are
said to have been denied by MaiaticC.
A claim that he paid 5000 to Sol
Ackerman was also denied.
Watchman Indicted.
George c. Jennings, watchman at
the Veterans Bureau, is charged with
mutilating and obliterating official
records of the bureau, He is said to have
obtained possession of his compensation
record and to have destroyed the record
and also to have torn and thrown away
the personnel record of the bureau
relating to himself July 26 last
Henry H Griffin and John w. Mad
den, both colored, were exonerated by
the grand jurors of charge of homi-
eide in connection with the shooting
of Elwood Mitchell. September 2 last
The tragedy occurred at 1017 v street.
The grand jurors also refused to in
dict Greed Jordan and Harry Jackson.
charged with carnal knowledge and
James r. Duckett, grand larceny.
Others Charged.
Fourteen other indictments were re-
ported to Chief Justice Mccoy, includ-
ing the following: Walter Moore, Louis
Weaver, James j. Grace, Willie Brown,
jeff Oden, Richard Collins, Harrison
Brown, William H. Hall, James w. Ed
wards g cases) and Thomas Hightower,
housebreaking: Garfield Green, Clar-
ence Collins and James L. May. grand
larceny; Perry E. Dutch, grand larceny
and joy-riding, and Pewee Paul g
cases., depreciation on private property