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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-13
ENGRAVING HEADS
DENY LAY-OFF PLAN
Final Arrangement Await
Data on Work to Be Done,
Say Officials.

Rumors that the Bureau Of Engraving
and Printing would go on Monday
furlough for about 40 weeks were en-
phatically denied today by bureau otfl-
Gals. who said final plans for opera
ton Of the plant during this fiscal year
had not been made.
As soon as the bureau gets data to de-
termine how much work is in sight 70
end of June 80, 1929. program will be
drawn up. and 1t will then be necessary
TO determine whether any furlough Will
be necessary. II is understood that II
there is a shortage Of work, so that the
whole force could not be used for the
entire year. officials plan to use the FUR
Tough system instead of dismissing any
employees.
1t was announced recently by II. Fl.
Bond Assistant Secretary Of the Treas
ury in charge of the bureau, that the
MANAGEMENT had every hope OF being
able to proceed without dismtssals.
Director Alvin Hall Of the bureau was
out of the city today, but is expected
to return tonight.
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Malmgren group. who we're in starving
condition.
After Chukhnovsky is picked up. the
Krassin will proceed 10 Virgo Bay,
where the pilot will establish base for
further flights In order to seek trace of
Roald Amundsen and the six men who
we're carried off In the bag OF the Italia
when the gondola was torn loose. These
men have virtually been given up for
lost, but In view of the marvellous res
cue OF Mariana and Zappi, every EFFORT
will be made to find them.
Further details of the rescue OF MARI
ano and Zappi were received in Moscow
today. These men wept and laughed
with 10y as they were wrapped In blan-
kets by the rescuing party and carried
aboard the K~, ssin.
without Food Is Days.
For 10 days they had had nothing to
eat and for warmth they had only two
blanket; left On sighting Chukhnov-
sky Tuesday evening. Mariana cut big
letters from piece Of tarpaulin to form
the words Good Helpl"
when at length they sighted the
Krassin, Zappi feared that the tiny ice
berg 10 winch he ana MS CUIllIhue WeAt
clinging would be smashed to bits ana
the two Italians waved their hands
frantically to their would-be rescuers
to stop. The Russians. fearing that
they would smash the little ice refuge.
stopped about 400 yards away and the
crew laid small board bridge from
the boat to the iceberg along which the
Italians we're carried to safety.
The icebreaker Malagin. which had
been making It's way toward the Viglieri
group from the south, has been recalled
and Is returning to Archangel,
Rescuers Are Praised.
The Krassin received congratulations
b. 'ireless from Gen Mobile, who is
now al Kings Bay, Spitzbergcn, and
who still has hope for the six men car
ried away In the bag Of the Italia.
The Krassin Is under orders 10 prose-
cute search for the group but II Is
likely that It will flrst have to so to
Advent Bay for coal
The rescued men aboard the Kras-
sin also have sent radio message to
the Soviet commission at Moscow eX
pressing gratitude for their rescue,
tCopyri&ht, 1888. hy the Associated Press
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-13
NEW BUREAU CHIEF
O.k.'D BY FARMERS
Representative Rankin Informed
His Is Only Objection to o.
sen Appointment.

BY the Associated Press.
Declaring that the appointment OF
Niles A. Olsen as chief of the Bureau OF
Agricultural Economics. had been en-
Enthusiastically received by the farm
groups. Secretary Jardine has informed
Representative Rankin, Democrat. MIS-
sissippi, that his protest had been the
only one received.
Consequently, he added, you must
pardon me II / do not appear greatly
concerned over your protest"
The Secretary said the MISSISSIPPI
member had "preconceived ideas about
certain reports issued by the Bureau
of Agricultural Economics, as well as
10 the integrity of Mr. Olsen.
ut is significant, however, that even
In the face of the extensive investiga-
ton carried on by the Senate cotton
investigating committee that you should
be the only person in this country TO
oppose the Olsen appointment. In con-
trast. all agricultural groups have en-
Enthusiastically received the merited pro-
motion of MFR. Olsen as the man best
fitted for the position. and among them
are the important cotton leaders of
the South"
Rankin had criticized the Secretary
for the appointment OF man who
he said had helped to formulate the
cotton price decline prediction. which.
he said, last year had driven the price
of cotton from from IS to II cents
a pound
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-13
DRIVER Is ARRESTED
ON HIT-AND-RUN CHARGE
Maryland Resident, Freed of Man
slaughter, Faces New ACCUSE
ton in Case.

Herman Esworthy of Germantown,
Md, driver OF an automobile which
killed Peter Snyder on Thirty fourth
street the night of May 81, was charged
with leaving after colliding today in
warrant issued by Assistant Corpora
ton Counsel Chester Fl. Gray. Police
man NJ S. Hopkinson Of the seventh
precinct obtained the warrant
Esworthy together with a girl and
boy companion. were driving down
Thirty fourth street when, they say
SNYDER stepped from behind parked
car and was struck The passengers
alighted and lifted the man To the curb
and then, becoming panic-stricken, fed.
Left alone, ESworthy also became fright
ened and drove away. Two days later
while police were searching for him
Esworthy walked into the seventh pre-
cinct and gave himself up.
EsWorthy was held after coroncr's
inquest on a charge of manslaughter
but on July the grand jury refused
10 indict him. holding that the acct
dent was unavoidable
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block, he asked for a priest, explaining
that he wished to become a Roman
Catholic. He was received into the
church. Four hours earlier Dockery
had sneered and flicked the ashes from
cigarette when Warden Chiffon read
the death warrants. Uttering no word,
he dragged slowly into 4 = death cham
Der and. as the hood was adjusted,
started mumbling prayers. He was
charged with Staying two women and a
man.
Charles Paul Mira. %. st. Louis, Mo,
was the fourth, convicted of the muir
der OF a grocer in Louisville in an
attempted hold-up. He had been
the guards since the confinement here.
He died In three minutes, without max
ing any statement.
The negroes. apparently crushed
earlier in the night by the nearness and
certainty Of death, recovered their
spirits TO greater degree than the
white men before the time came for
them TO pass down the corridor OF steel
and stone that connects the death
house with the chair room.
William Moore. IS, Louisville, was
the firSt to die He said nothing
James Howard. also Of Louisville, 80,
entered the chamber singing Sweet
Lily OF the Valley" and as he sank
back in the chair waved his hand, say
ing. Gentlemen. how are you all feel
ing tonight?" The last was Clarence
Mcqueen, SO, Cynthiana. who hummed
song and paid close attention to the
manner in which the straps we're adj
1usted
Relatives of the executed men, who
had seen them alive for the last time
shortly after the reading OF the dealt,
warrants. were to be permitted to take
the bodies away today. 1t was thought.
however. that one or more might re-
main 10 be buried In the tiny prison
cemetery that lies Just outside the
towering walls. Early In the morning
cart and mule stood hitched near the
coftins ready to perform the last duty
Of the state In hauling down the hiil
those that remained.
All day yesterday and last night Gov.
Flem d. Sampson at Frankfort was
swamped with petitions seeking elem
ency. He reviewed the cases fully, but
refused to interfere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-13
FRANCE To REPLY
TO i. S. NOTE SOON
Herrick May Get Acceptance
of Kellogg Proposal Tomor-
. roW-Germany Approves.

BY the Associated Press,
Secretary Kellogg's revised treaty for
outlawing war is entirely acceptable 10
Germany and n favorable reply from
France is expected within few days.
A note signed by Acting Foreign
Minister Schubert at Berlin. detailing
his country's attitude, was made public
at the State Department last night,
while Ambassador Claudel called upon
Mr.. Kellogg to tell him of the forth
coming French reply.
This will probably he handed to Am
hassador Herrick at Paris tomorrow, he
said. on the great French holiday cele-
brating the fall Of the Bastille the
reply he described as an acceptance OF
the explanations and interpretations OF
the proposed pact as outlined by Mr..
kellogg in his note of June %.
Acceptance Is Unqualified.
Germanys acceptance was sweeping
and unqualified and the note declared
that the Berlin government was ready
to sign the treaty at once in the form
in which 1t was submitted.
A draft Of the proposed pact was sent
simultaneously to IA nations, including
in addition to France and Germany
Great Britain Japan and Italy. Ger
many was the first TO reply.
Under the proposed treaty the
signatorv nations would condemn re-
course to war" and renounce II as
an instrument OF national policy.
Further, they would agree to use only
pacific means in seeking settlement
of whatever disputes or conflicts might
arise between them, regardless OF their
nature or origin.
Implies Right of Defense
The preamble sets forth that any
sienatory nation resorting to war IN
violation Of the pact would automau--
cally be denied its benefits and that
at the same time the other members OF
the compact would be freed OF their
obligations under the treaty to the
offending state. While the treaty Itself
makes no mention of self-defense, Sec
rotary kellogg explained IN ms note
accompanying the drafts that the
United States considers this principle
inherent in every sovereign state ana
implicit in every treaty"
In its present form the pact is
modification of one submitted IN april
Revisions In the language Of the treaty
were made 10 meet objections raised ny
other nations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-13
POLICEMAN KNOCKED
FROM MOTOR CYCLE
Fred L. Rawlinson in Collision
With Auto-Man Is Struck
by Street Car.

Knocked from his motor cycle In A
collision at Sixth and f streets this
morning. Policeman Fred l.. Rawlinson
OF the Traffic Bureau was taken TO
Emergency Hospital and found to be
suffering from n possible fracture Of the
pelvis. The full extent Of his injuries
has not been determined.
Rawlinson was thrown To the street
when his machine was struck by an au-
tOmobile operated by Frederick F. Dick
IS years old, 1919 Geranium street. lie
was taken to the hospital In passing
automobile.
George Davis, IS years old, 73o L
street southeast, was injured on the
head last night when he was struck by
Capital Traction Co, street car near
Fifteenth and K streets southeast. He
was taken To Casualty Hospital. where
his condition had not been fully de-
termined today.
Phillip Dickens. AZ years old 1901
Longfellow street. suffered cuts and
bruises last night when he was struck
by an automobile driven by Robert
Tansill 5ii2 Connecticut avenue Dick
ems was treated at Emergency Hospital.
His condition was said 10 be not
serious
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-13
u. S. AGENT KILLED
IN COLORADO TOWN
J. ". Hair Of Secret Service Shot
Without Warning During
Target Match.

Ey the Associated Press.
MORRISON. Colo. July I3.~Janes
" Hair. United States secret service
operative vas shot and killed without
warning by a stranger 8fo challenged
his proves With The pistol al an out
door shooting gallery here late last
night
A. few hours later q posse took J r.
Anderson. %. his wife, Ifma, 10. and
William WyscaryeT, SO. into custody on
z highway a short distance from Nor
Yison where their automobile had broken
down
Hair was engaged Ia shooting match
- the gallery with james Knol, q
farmer. and the Eaters brother. Perry, q
mechanic After q round ~ shots tat
beer completed. Hair vas accoGted D.
q stranger VINO reached IN his pockei
for a gun and said IN shoot you
Tolrc -
Hair turned and asked the stranger
mat he 2as doing carrying gun.
I'm an ofncey" Hair Informed him
"snd have z right 10 know
The stranger fired one shot into Hairs
chest and he fell dead The hlayer Is
eaped In the crowds pouring from Z
nearby dance hall, keeping tao com
psnlons Of Hair covered as he bscket
away
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-13
ITALIANS REJOICE
OVER SAVED MEN
Sorrow Is Felt at Loss of
Swedish Scientist in Arctic
Adventure.

ROME July 10 Rejotcing over
the saving cf the Vizlieri group Of
survivors NJ the Italia 50 soon after
C9pfs Mariana and zappi vas GEN.
eral throughout Rome a. soon as the
news which vas received in the early
hours IF this morning spread through
ont the CITY
The shutting of IF wireless Comn1unt-
cation with the nnarooned rren earlier
in the week had greatly heightened
fears that the little band had gore
down with the melting of the ice pack
or SuCCunbed n pneumonia Lieut..
Lundbcrg's description Of conditions he
found there in the Arctic wastes in
creased apprehension
There was sincere sorrow on all sides
today over the loss of the Swedish
meteorologist. Or. Finn Malmgren. who
died from exposure on June IS Capt.
Marlanos sister who is doctor. said
that the Mariana family considered
Malmgren and Zappi as their own and
that news Of the death hung heartily
over the Mariana household. which
should have been rejoicing.
Popolo di Roma and other newspapers
paid tribute to the commander of the
Russian ice breaker Krassin. which ef-
fected the rescues and TO his crew.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-13

with the transportation the cabs are
giving Tor 10 cents. Additional cabs
probably viii be assigned to the rush
hour service, he said and more routes
established from other public hack
stands in other sections.
Claims OF the independents that busi-
ness was better today than at the OPEN
ing yesterday were verified by observers.
the taXis not only drawing riders from
the ternlini, but also picking them up
en- route.
At Seventh and H streets northeast.
for instance. the patronage was about
doubled. and at First and 3 streets
southeast four cabs made three trips
each. with an average Of three pas
SengeFS to q trip.
One noticeable change in the Situa-
ton with regard 10 the lines from
Fourteenth street and Park road and
Fourteenth and V streets was the in
crease in the number OF women carried.
AT Sixteenth and Harvard streets one
driver solicited patronage with fair re-
suits. and from other drivers came op-
tiIr1istic expressions as 10 the result Of
the venture when the riding public be-
came assured that the service would be
maintained as scheduled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-13

the games. he will arrange for his de-
parture for Manila to assume command
of the Philippine military department
as the relief of Mai. Gen. William Las
sitter. who has been assigned to the
command of the 9Th Corps Area. with
headquarters at San Antonio. Tex.
Mai. Gen Fred w Sladen. formerly
in command of the Philippine depart
ment. is now In the United States on
leave of absence and will assume COM
mand of the 3rd Corps Area on the
formal relief of Gen. Macarthur, at a
date in the Fall not yet fixed. Until
that change takes effect Gen Callan,
who is the senior oficer on duty IN the
corps. will be in charge of the admin
istration of the affairs of the 3rd Corps
Area, including training activities at
the various citizens military training
camps in this vicinity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-13
URGES PATRIOTIC MEETINGS.
Newspaper Suggests People Sing Ma
tionaI Anthem for Carranza.

MEXICO CITY. July 10 LP).--The
newspaper Excelsior urges the people
throughout the country 10 gather around
the piazas of every city. town and vii
lage and sing the Mexican national
anthem as soon as 1t Is learned that
Capt Emilio Carranza, flying from
Roosevelt Field, has reached Mexico
City
The weather conditions in Mexico
are not favorable. rain prevailing at
most places.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-13
Blue Wildcat Identified as Animal
Much Sought as Powerful African Fetish

In the second place, it is sacred To
the Jungle devils and It's rarely obtained
hide is used by natives In their most
powerful witchcratt. Possession of one
Of the blue cat skins makes or breaks
native medicine man. Hence. the
supply being SO scarce. the natives have
been secretive about the existence of
such an animal when talking with
hunters. When enc has been captured
II has been killed for its skin rather
than sold
The animal differs Strikingly from all
other cats by having hushy tail like
that of a coon
When full grown II Is about the SiAe
of a medium~slaed leopard THE kitten
at the Zoo Is as playful as a house cat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-13

The blue wildcat" at the National
Geological Park. which was believed tc
he a hitherto undiscovered species oil
animal when II arrived last week
finally has been identified.
II is feliS chrysothrix, an animal
which has the same geological status as
the lion. the tiger or the leopard
Although II has been described before
by scientists In obscure publications,
this Is probably the first time one ever
has been In captivity,
In the first place. 1t was explained
by Dr. William NJ Mann. director Of
the Zoo, felis chryaothrix probably Is
very rare and inhabltS the densest
jungleA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-13
D. c. SMITH CLUB LAYS
PLANS FOR CAMPAIGN
Canvass Of so, 600 Absentee Voters
in District Part of Election
Strategy.

The AL Smith Club, which made an
unsuccessful contest to have its dele
gates seated IN the Houston Conven-
ton, at a meeting In the Burlington
Hotel last night decided to retain its
name and organization and make .
vigorous campaign for election Of the
Smith Robinson ticket.
Plans we're mapped for getting the
largest possible number Of those In the
District, who have rights as absentee
voters, 10 cast their ballots for the
Democratic ticket IT. was estimated
that there are about 10000 such votes.
A special committee Of 10 is to he APP
pointed to canvass them A speakers
bureau also viii be established 10 con-
duet rallies here and IN neighhoring
States Charles w Darf presided.
James +. Duhamei, formerly a New
York State Senator, and Charles A,
Calvert Of Baltimore addressed the
meeting
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-13
KING H0N0RS COL. HENRY.
Swedish Sovereign Awards olym-
pisd Medal to American Officer.

King GuStaf V Of Sweden, II was an
nounced today. has awarded Col Guy V
Henry, Sd, u. S. Cavalry. commanding
officer Of the Citizens Military Training
Camp at Fort Myer. Va. the Sth Olym-
piad Medal for his participation in the
Olympic games of 1912 AT that time
Col Henry was captain OF the flrSt
American Army equestrian team that
participated In the OlympicS. held that
year in Stockholm
Col Henry is son Of the late Mai.
Gen. Guy Y. Henry, famous Civil War
Cavalry officer and holder OF. q Con-
greSSional Medal of Honor Col. Henry
was born In Nebraska and was gradual
ed from West Point In 1898, partictpat-
ing In the Spanish American War and
Philippine Instruction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-13
CLOUDBURST CAUSES
DAMAGE OF $4,000
Stream Near Oakland. Md, Over
flows Is Stores, Church and
Many Dwellings.

fspeciai Dispatch TO The star,
CUMBERLAND Md. July i3-A
cloudburst at Oakland late yesterday
caused the Factory Run branch OF the
YUighlogheny River to overflow, and
IN stores, n church and numerous dwell
ings were , To- 3 feet under water,
A small stream IN East Oakland also
overlooked. forcing dWellers to upper
floors The loss tn merchants from
goods damaged Is placed ut $40 900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-13
Bridge Arch Completed

One Of the stone arches OF the Ar
lington Memorial Bridge was completed
This afternoon when n large keystone
was set IN place, IT VAS announced by
Lieut.. Col. r. s.. Grant. I'd, executive
0ficer Of the Arlington Memorial
Bridge Commission Col Grant said
this was an important step In the prog
fess Of The bridge toward completion
The stone was set i'll one OF the longest
spans near the center OF the river.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-13
CARRANZA'S TRAIL
ON FLIGHT IS LOST
Friends Await Word of Avia-
tor on Way to Mexico
City.

BY ths Associated Press
NEW YORK. July 1S.-No word came
back to the Long Island flying fields
today from Capt Emilio Carranss, who
slipped away quietly last evening on a
nonstop fight to his home in Mexico
City.
After the first few storm marked
hours the watchers hardly expected him
TO return, but they were somewhat sur
prised when IT hours passed without a
report Of his being sighted along his
2,400-mile route. They pointed out.
however. the intention of the Mexican
goodwill flyer to follow compass
course. which may have carried him
away from most cities.
Father Awaits Word.
The young aviator's father. Sebastian
Carranga, was the most anxious Of
those at the Mexican consulate here.
The elder Carranza had great conf
dence in his sons ability. but waited
impatiently for some word Of his fight
None had come to him up TO noon
today
After his surprise move in taking off
after announcing that the fight was
again postponed. the personnel at
Mitchell Field settled back to wait news
Of Carranza, who had been their guest
for week.
The captain arrived in the United
States nearly month ago on an
attempted nonstop flight from the
Mexican capital 10 Washington in re-
turn for Col Charles A. Lindberghs
fight to that country. Capt. Car
North Carolina
His take-of from Roosevelt Field
at 7:18 daylight time last night was
made between thundershowers that had
left the field somewhat soggy. 1t was
a secret start and only three me-
cl1anics were on the field when he
left
Just before he climbed into the
plane he said the postponement had
been only matter Of precaution to
clear the field of spectators who might
have wandered into the path Of his
machine as it started down the run
wav.
His ship took the air easily with
$50 gallons Of fuel aboard, ctrcled the
field once or twice and headed south.
He SAID ne WOuio uy W W @SlAA4a s 'oAA
and steer compass course from there
to his destination.
Welcome Planned.
He expected 10 complete the fight
in 81 hours, which would bring him
to Mexico City after nighttan, but he
had no fear of night flying over Mexico
since the territory Is familiar to him.
Dispatches from the Mexican capital
said the populace there greeted the
news of his start with joyful demon
STATIONS and that preparations. we're
begun Immediately for an elaborate
reception.
aNyrS AWAIT FLYER
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-13
n. s. PLANES AWAIT FLYER.
SQUADRON Plans Welcome to Carranza
In Texas

GALVESTON, Tex, July - GA
squadron Of planes from the third at
tack group took the air here today 70
greet Capt. Emilio CsrranZa, Mexican
fiyer. who was expected 20 pass over
Galveston before noon on his flight
from New York 10 Mexico City. The
weather was clear.
Ideal flying weather was reported
along the Gulf Coast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-13
LEGION POST OUTING.
Engraving and Printing Unit Go
ing 10 Marshall Hall.

The ninth annual excursion Of the
Bureau Of Engraving and Printing Post
no. g. American Legion viii be held
tomorrow at Marshall Hall, Md. A
popularity contest has been IN progress
for some time among the girls of the
bureau and the winner viii be an
nounced tomorrow AS feature " the
outing The winner viii be given a
silver loving cup
Athletic events for girls and boys and
for men and women will be- held IN the
afternoon The post VIII have as It's
guests IS disabled veterans from Walter
Reed Hospital The Hawaiian Melody
BOYS viii entertain the crowd on the
excursion steamer Boats VIII leave the
Seventh street wharf for Marshall Hall
at 10 m. and 80 and 80 pm.