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The Washington times., 1928-05-24

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The Washington times., 1928-05-24
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The Washington times., 1928-05-24
PIANIST SCORES
HIT IN KIT 7
BROADCAST

'Twas q crashing stormy night
ON the wavelengtlls. mates. and
even III the captain had said any.
thing to Antonio, as In the old,
ala story, loud speakers would not
have been able to tune IL. Here
and there b station provided with
high power transmission, could
he tuned and the program re-
ceived In understandable terms.
But the static Faged--as did the
code and interference between
overlapping Wavelengths.
Radiotics who heard Esther Cut
chin play the piano during the Kilt
Hour OF Music from WRC last even
ing need no further reason for be.
lieving in the poetry and romance
that has been given to the world
In the compositions of such masters
as Chopin and List. The artist
seemed to be at her best and used
the piano and her great skill with
it, to tell the stories Chopin and
List so deIicately and POLITICALLY
woye into tone IN unmistakeable
terms.
The radio technique that seems
to be well established Ii I'd use an
orchestra where d curtain would b.
employed In the theater between
dramatic scenes-tI1e orchestra
drops into the action to signify
the passage of time" Or . change
OF scene. In the Home Companion
programs, heretofore these Orches-
trail interludes have been Occupying
almost as much time AZ the scenes
themselves.
Last night this was noticeable In
several instances and tie dramatic
civil war sketch was spoiled by
the long -drawn.oat nero spiritual
that followed it. These Home Com
panion programs, like the one OF
last evening. through WRc, are
too well conceived and contained
too much good material to be
blankefed Nv the music supposed
to help them.
PROGRAM PLAYED
FOR TWO COUNTRIES
The Ipana group passed another
milestone in radio advertising last
evening in q rather casual way.
For the first time in history q
sponsored radio program was pre-
scented In two nations and two
languages almost simultaneously,
as last evening an Ipana orchestra
performed for the first time IN
Mexico city. beginning q weekly
series of broadcasts TO Mexican
radio stations similar to that IN
the United States. An excellent
performance OF I'll TravatOre' was
also d distinguishing feature Of
yxyEgrg E1snn No1 az
Tle Woodlothian Chorus sang to
the satisfaction OF its friends ana
well wishers from WMAL in an
elaborate program, assisted by half
d dozen guest artists. The Phtlco
production Of When Sweet Six
teen" scheduled for last week, was
given over the VIZ circuit last
evening and its first act included 2
pot pourri OF most Of the musical
comedies the group has presented
during its successful season on the
air.
The Washington times., 1928-05-24
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The Washington times., 1928-05-24
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Evening star., 1928-04-01
737 MEASLES CASES
REPORTED IN MONTH
March Tabulation Brings Total for
Year Up to 1923,
Fowler Reports.

Seven hundred and thirty-seven cases
OF measles were reported 10 the Dis
trict Health Department in March, ac-
cording to a tabulation yesterday by
Health Oficer William c. Fowler. This
made total Of 1923 cases since jan
uary I.
Although measles has not reached
the epidemic stage. Or. Fowler said
there are more than the ordinary num-
Der of cases The disease comes in
cycles of two years. he explained. and
this happens to be the measles year. as
only a comparatively few cases we're
reported last year.
DR.. Fowler said he believed there
we're more cases of measles in the
District in March than we're reported
TO his department. Physicians are not
required TO report German measles. he
said. and as result the Health De-
partment's records do not include cases
Of this form OF the disease. which is
quite prevalent at the present time,
Evening star., 1928-04-01
C. g P. EMPLOYEES WIN MEDALS
FOR SAVING GAS VICTIMS LIFE
Davidson and Witherite Get
Vail Awards for Meri-
torious Work.
Rescued Man From Escaping
Fumes After Hearing
Means Over Wire.

For their meritorious service In saw
ing the life OF Washington man last
April Baxter M. Davidson and James
E. Witherite. employees Of the Chesa-
peake a. Potomac Telephone Co.
have been awarded bronze Vail medals.
II was announced today.
On the 27th OF last April, Davidson
and Witherite were ordered to test
two-party telephone line reported in
trouble. Davidson at the company's
test board found that a telephone re-
ceiver had been left of the hook, and
while listening In for a possible reply
he heard means and deep breathing.
Finds Victim Of Gas.
At this time Witherite called in for
at once TO the home Of Joseph Lac
carino, the subscriber, at 635 G street
southwest. When he arrived at the G
street house 1t apparently was unoccu-
pied. Not satisfied. however. he pre-
vailed on a neighbor who had a key
to permit him to enter. After a search
he found Laccarino lying on the floor
In a gas-filled room. his hands clutch
ing an unlocked telephone. A gas
stove In the corner Of the room was
leaking.
Witherite Immediately stopped the
fow of gas, opened the window. called
the rescue squad and began artificial
respiration methods on the man. who,
after several minutes. began to breathe
normally and was brought to the hos
pital by the rescue squad, where he
recovered.
In awarding the medal the prompt
initiative Of Davidson and the expert
assistance of Witherte were cited as
responsible for saving Laccarino's life.
Repairman Gets Medal.
Frederick w. Scheller. Baltimore re-
pairman, was also awarded Vail medal
for his action In attempting to save the
life of man injured in an automobile
accident In Baltimore last year.
Vail medal awards are made annually
for conspicuous examples of noteworthy
public service and are provided for by
the Vail Memorial Fund established as
a memorial to the late Theodore N.
Vail.
The Vail medal committee OF the
Evening star., 1928-04-01
TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS
HELD BEYOND LAW
Read Builders Official Says
Courtesy and Caution Only
Sure Preventives.

Claiming that 1t Is impossible 10
eliminate traffic accidents because
most of them are from causes that
cannot be regulated by any number Of
traffic regulations" Charles NJ. Upham
director of the American Road Builders
Association. yesterday issued plea for
courtesy and caution" as the only
methods for preserving safety on the
streets and highways.
Quoting figures from a national sur
vey undertaken by the association Mr.
Upham showed that inattention. Jay
walking and children in the streets took
50 per cent of the total casualties from
automobile accidents last year.
Analysis Of Accidents.
he says. will show that no one thing
accidents. Such an analysis. however
will show the following facts:
First. that the human factor Is re-
sponsible for Us per cent of all accidents
and the mechanical factor responsible
for the remaining negligible portion.
Second. that the human factor which
causes highway accidents is in large
degree caused by certain definable
physical conditions such as complex
traific laws. traffic congestion. discour-
tesy on the part Of other motorists.
careleSsness on the part OF other motor
lists, physical ncompetency. lack of con-
fdence In the mechanical dependability
of a motor vehicle and the improper
conduct of pedestrians
'3rd. That approximately 60 per
cent OF all fatalities are pedestrians.
"4th. That more than 1900 OF the
fatalities in 1927 were children OF school
age. and that nearly twice as many per-
sons are killed between the ages Of 8
and - than during any other similar
group OF years between and 10.
''5th. That although highway acci-
dents increased considerably during
1927, that increase was not out OF pro-
portion to the increased registration Of
motor vehicles and the growth In popu-
lation.
9th. That accidents involving Pc
destrians continue TO grow In number
faster than accidents involving two
vehicles or collisions with immoblie
objects.
Urges Simple Method.
THE courtesy and caution method
for reducing highway accidents IL
marked with simplicity" Mr.. Upham
says. "A study OF the statistical in
formation available has led to the OBJ
jectiyes to be used In the conduct %
such campaign for national highway
safety:
Il. The education of pedestrian
traffic in the principles of simple
courtesy end caution while on the public
street. The use OF common sense Is
recommended In lieu Of the cut and
dried adherence TO a complex list OF
safety rules.
-. The thorough examination and
licensing OF all drivers Of motor
vehicles
3. The adoption Of uniform simple
code Of traffic laws. both State and
municipal
a. The education OF drivers In the
principles OF simple courtesy and
caution
Evening star., 1928-04-01


which such utility interests may b.
seeking the approval OF the federation"
Prediction that Congress would esteb-
Isk o commission 10 make careful,
palngtaking study of the fiscal relations
Of the Federal and District Govern
Enknts was made by Charles J. Stengle
Of the committee on fiscal relations. He
9sio there wzG bitter opposition 70 the
60-40 plan In the House, and he could
rot predict what success the Eenate's
amendment Of e0-z0 To the District ap~
preparation bill would meet In con-
ference
The federation approved report 0t
Allan Davis Of the committee on public
health, recommending the District con-
Eldef erection of one reduction plant
for disposal o' carriage as an ezpeIi-
D9sna 70 try iis economy and efficiency
The federation approved on recon-
naeFl1ati9D Of the public utilities COM
mites. q bill " authorize the Commits
gioners " settif claims under s. GOO
snd me bill " regulate diploma mills
IN the District
a proposal from ManoT PARK ~ tn
crease the Police Department ~ ] 500
men was dissppIoye6. while . humorous
resolution from the ErightYoOo sSsoci-
ataou proposing Z new company of
yOnlen "fITemen" gss iost IN the shuttle
attendant upon adjournment for want
Of quorum,
A new set of bylaws wsA approved
and 900 copies u the constitution and
Bylaws ordered printed.
Evening star., 1928-04-01
LAUNDRY DRIVER ROBBED
BY ARMED C0L0RED MAN

With a policeman standing only
block away. John n, Long. 727 Ninth
street northeast. a driver for the Arcade
Laundry WAS held up at the point OF a
pistol by two colored men in the rear OF
the Rochambean Apartments, BIS Con-
necticut avenue. and robbed of nearly
$50 and other yaluables late yesterday
afternoon.
Long had delivered laundry TO n Gus
toner and war on his way back 10 the
laundry wagon when approached by the
two men, Who demanded. stick 'em
up" After they had robbed him. ac-
cording 10 Mr.. Long. they told him
they would kill him II he made an out
cry.
Mr. Long then reported the robbery
~ a policeman at the corner Of Seven
tecnth and II streets
Evening star., 1928-04-01
RESERVOIR URGED
AS SWIMMING POOL
Abandoned Basin Could Be
Made Available for Small
Sum, Engineer Says.

While awaiting oficial sanction OF
Congress for continuing work ON the
swimming pool for white people on the
Mckinley Manual Training School
grounds, there is now available for use
as such, after some additional work
is done. the basin of the old Bright
wood reservoir. on the edge of Rock
Greek Park at Morrow road, 1t was
pointed out last night Since the new
filtration plant at Conduit road and
the District line was placed in service
several weeks ago the Sixteenth street
reservoir has been drained and will
never be needed again as part OF Wash
ingtons water supply system.
1t was pointed out during the dis
cussions several years ago of the need
OF swimming facilities for the people
OF Washington. after the old Tidal
Basin bathing beach was closed. that
the Sixteenth street reservoir might be
used as pool for that section OF the
city 1t Is completely equipped with
water supply and drainage system.
which were not blanked of from the
water system when the new plant was
put In commission
NA0l' otGAiDil s1uiflEtbRli, united STATES
Army Engineer officer In charge of the
Washington aqucduct, said that In his
opinion the reservoir could be changed
into a swimming pool at slight cost.
He suggested that a small platform
could be constructed in the basin. about
eight feet above the floor. so that
swimmers could get out OF the water.
and that wooden steps could be built N
make access easy from the high walls.
A frame slope could be placed in one
end 10 provide the varying depth which
is desired in swimming pools
He suggested that with this arrange
ment the bathers would be a number
Of feet below the rim of the reservoir
and they could not be observed from
the surrounding streets. lie also pointed
out that batthouses could be placed in
the grove of trees In Rock Greek PaIX
In part Of the park now used for play
and picnic purposes.
Lieut.. Col. u. s. Grant, Sd. director
Of the Office Of public buildings and
public parks. said that II the District
Commissioners should decide 10 turn
the reservoir over W his office. ne goti,d
Immediately take steps 10 prepare m
estimate Of the cost OF hitting the plant
for swimming purposes.
Evening star., 1928-04-01
COAL TRUCE ENDS;
FUTURE IN DOUBT
Leaders Views Differ on
Next Move in Central
District Dispute.

BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, March 3i.--The last day
OF the truce In the union bituminous
coal fields found the situation one OF
conflicting possibilities.
Tonight the temporary agreement
under which many OF the miners In
Illinois. Indiana. Missouri. Kansas.
Arkansas. Oklahoma and Iowa have
been working expire. How many of
the companies will continue at work
under the Jacksonville wage scale still
Is problematical.
Officials Of the miners union In
Illinois have stated that % mines will
continue operations. Contracts with
other mines will be made. said Harry
Fishwick, president. but the number OF
these has not been definitely de-
termined.
Several OF the larger Illinois COM
panies have prepared for an indefinite
shutdown. The Operators Association
OF this State declared few days ago
1t would not deal with the United Mine
Workers unless the union was willing to
accept lower wages.
OppUse jacksonville Scale.
Only the strip mines in Indiana are
expected to operate after April /. The
Southwestern field. embracing Missouri
Kansas, Arkansas and Oklahoma Mines
cannot longer work and pay the Jack
sonville scale. an official of the operators
stated. j. E. Morris, president of the
Iowa miners has declared the mines OF
his State will meet the workers de-
mands.
The Jacksonville scale around which
has centered years argument over
wages, provides for $3.50 q day for day
labor and $1.05 a ton for tonnage men.
The union, last year. demanded con-
tinuation of that wage policy. The
operators refused to continue the con-
tract and demanded a sliding scale OF
wages to enable them. as they said TO
meet the competition OF the non-union
mines A suspension on April fol-
lowed.
Agreement Effected.
Last September the Illinois operators
effected temporary agreement with
the miners, declaring their willingness
to pay the union wage until April J.,
this year A qualification was that both
factions attempt TO compromise their
differences The operators offered So a
day and o. cents ton, This the union
refused
The temporary settlement Of the Illi-
nois dispute was q basis for truce ar
rangementS in other union States. ex-
ccpt Ohio and parts of Pennsylvania
The shaft mines OF Indiana also de-
clined to reopen.
In Illinois III mines and $1,000 men
have been at work Eight thousand
men have been employed in the mines
OF the Southwest district. There the
operators demanded a return to the
1917 wage scale OF SIS day.
The union has refused all offers to
go below the Jacksonville scale. con-
tending It's last international conven-
tion-at Indianapolis-bound II not to
accept reductions.
Evening star., 1928-04-01
Finding of 3 Sabers in Poolesville Home
Recalls Stirring Episodes of Civil War

suddenly appeared there shortly after
the beginning Of hostilltles, to look tie
ground over" all weapons obtained by
the organization disappeared as II by
magic. The three sabers are believed
by him 10 have been hidden where
found after A lapse 0t nearly 40 years,
A Col. Blanchard, formerly In the
French army, vino was making his
home IN the neighbOrhood, having, II
was understood, been compelled 10 leave
his native country during the TevOlu-
ton Of if4O, had established n reputs-
non ~ being a skilled swordsman
Among the Federal troops waA an ON
ceT declared 10 be the crack Of the
Army and setioo between the two
was arranged. The result was, MI Tai
boti stated that The FTenchns1 auieklg
made every one NJ Iona INV ~ hut
tons disappear from the frant OF his
adysrssrys coat, without having A point
scored against him In return, vs.
Evening star., 1928-04-01
NAVY WILL TEST BYRD'S
POLAR RADIO APPARATUS
Equipment for South Pole Trip
will Undergo Thorough

Condr Richard Byrd is completing
arrangements with Navy officials here
for tests Of the radio apparatus. with
which he hopes to keep in communica-
tion with the outside world on his forth
coming expedition TO the South Pole.
Comdr Byrd says he will have sum
cient apparatus to permit him both to
send and receive communications con-
stantly with this continent while he is
In the Antarctic region. Also he will
equip his airplane with radio permitting
him to keep contact with his base when
he sets out by air for the pole.
The explorer. who has fiown across
both the North Pole and the Atlantic
Ocean. Is looking forward eagerly 10 his
South Pole expedition, which will get
underway during the Summer. He eX-
pressed appreciation yesterday of the
cooperation given to him by the Navy,
which has extended its facilities. as well
as an offer for use of some Of its
technical equipment
Evening star., 1928-04-01
SUSPENSIONS EXPECTED.
Cessation Of Mining Looked for a.
Wage Truce Reaches End.

KANSAS CITY. March 81 Op.-A
cessation OF coal mining activities In
many OF the mines Of the Southwest
district. including Missouri, Kansas
Oklahoma and Arkansas. and affecting
approximately 5000 union men. was
expected tonight to follow the expira-
ton OF the Jacksonville wage agree
ment at midnight. said w. l.. A. john
son. commissioner of the Southwest
Interstate Coal Operating Association.
Operators viii post notices al the
mines Monday. however. said Mr.. john
son. stating their willingness TO con-
tinue operations on the 1917 scale OF
SIS q day. The miners demanded a con-
tinuation OF the Jacksonville scale of
$3.50 day. which the operators said
they could not pay,
Strip-mining activities In the Pitts
burg district OF Kansas will continue
unhampered. union officials said today.
but most OF the deep mines viii cease
operations
Virtually all of the strip mining oper.
ators, whose costs are lower than deep
mining. nave expressed a willingness
to continue the $750-a-day scale. union
officials said This will provide work
for about 500 of the 5000 miners In
district IL OF the miners union In
Kansas.
Bound by Agreement.
Operators III Kansas and Oklahoma
and Arkansas said the termination OF
the wage agreement would have little
effect In those States.
Mr.. johnson said he saw little pros
pcct OF the miners returning TO work
Monday under the S5-a-day scale.
The miners. he said. ARE bound hand
and foot by the United Mine Workers
national policy OF $3.50 per day. unless
there II rebellion. and l expect some,
most OF the mines will be deserted Mon
day. The chances are Il will be some
time before steps are made either way
to resume mining"
Cleanup operations have been under
way In the deep mines In southeast
Kansas for. the last week. Four OF the
larger mines finished the cleanup yes
terday and miners were ordered to
remove their tools
Evening star., 1928-04-01

sDe@sl DgsDsifh % The star
ROCK VILE. Nd. March al Will
N0rkmen were wiring the home ~
julius Hall st Po0lesyille for electricity
a metallic substance was encountered
between the piastering and weather
boarding 0f one of the rooms and sn
investigation disclosed the presence
there of three cavalry ssbers. They
we're wrapped IN Baltimore weekly
newspaper dated 1859 and all were AZ
bright and shiny as II new
Announcement ~ the discovery led 10
speculation sE ~ how tbs swords came
there aud II Maurice Talbot dean of
the Rockville bar, who was born IN
p0elesviile snd spent his boyh0od days
there EfefBed 10 have the most pla af~
iDls explanation
Just before the Civil war Mr. Tai
bot stated, . cavalry company was
formsd o. Foolssyllie In the Interest ~
ths South, and Haen Federal troops
Evening star., 1928-04-01

Does that prove that Staples is inno-
cent of these charges?" he asked.
Blanton was highly indignant. He
claimed it was another link" in the
chain he Is forging. and was highly
material He threatened to put matter
in the record concerning that incident
so the District Commissioners will see
it," il the board ruled against it.
Evening star., 1928-04-01

speeding by a trafle policeman and
given card TO appear In TrafiiG Court
He curses the offieer. Before the day
is over his own little girl In run over
and killed by another motorist. speed
ing In exactly the same fashion As he
had been guilty of a few hours before,
The seven local children taking part
are Harriet Kusenberg. years old.
daughter Of Mr. and Mrs, Andrew
Kusenberg. i7h4 Ianier place, william
Powell, 10 years old. ITS lanier place,
MarGella Snow, years old. 31OA
Thirteenth street, STANLEY Merton
OHtrow, years old, son ut Mr., and
Mrs, A. "A, Ostrow. hl0O Georgia avenue,
Jack Maurice kump years old, son
of MIR and Mrs, John n, knmp, isNa
Potomac avenue southeast, Clara
Frances ntout ysars eld, 1909 N
street. and Jimmy Hellmuth, years
old, SON of Mr.. and Mrs, william r,
hAllmnth. i1aa kenkan atreet