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trouble with his engine and the Argosy finished far in the lead, taking first prize of $25, while the Kid was awarded $10.
 Four Log Rollers
 Burnie Brown, Louis Wigg, liar old Young and Elmer Hutto were the four men entered in the log rolling contest. Young plunged Hutto into the icy waters of Gasti- nean channel in the first encoun- ter, held in front of the Admiral Line wharf. Brown took vic tory from Wigg and was entitled to meet Young. These two met in double-header. neithef being able to put the other off the log without himself going, so the S25 prize was divided evenly between them.
 One of the biggest thrillers.. and he most impressive race of tho morning was the halibut boat event. which was held following the tugs-of-war. All entries lined up at the scow and raced to the rock dump and back. the Ranger " being used as course marker.
 The Emma took this event hand fly, after getting off to bad start. while the Explorer, which was also late in getting started, came in a close second. with the Louhelen several hundred feet to the rear Other boats which raced were: Fern. Margaret T., Hyperion. Capt Oscar Oberg. and Magellan Capt Ralph Soberg.
 Dr. H. c. DeVighne's boat. Chiri kov,. was tied up at the Admiral Line wharf and carried w. s. Pull len and Dr. DeVighna, who were judges of the water sports. The Ranger ", explained by Carl Col lins of the Ranger VII, acted as a detail boat. carrying E. M. God dard and Harold Smith. who man aged all the events on the water MT. Goddard was chairman of the committee handling this division The Argosy. sea sled, piloted by Ed Rich, also was of service in transporting Goddard, thus aiding in avoiding delays.
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saying: If it were not for yon, 1 should not be here," is sure Lawyer Coolidge would drop into his little shop on Gothic street once in while.
 The Coolidges never were fond of playing bridge while they lived here. MT. Coolidge spent come of his vacations hunting woodchucks in Vermont, and devoted a little time to improving his marksman- ship at the national guard rifle range in Florence as a member of the Northampton Rod and Gun club. Mrs. Coolidge used often to participate in "neighborhood sings" it is recalled by MT. and Mrs. Louis L. Campbell, and Mrs. Coolidge sometimes played the piano for the singers.
 Before his marriage to Grace Goodhue, then a teacher in the Clarke School for the Deaf, Mr Coolidge occasionally sat in, his friends recall, at a game Of cards with other young lawyers in a modest club room, but the games were all for fun.
 If the Coolidges return, only a slight change need be made in the Northampton city directory which now lists the distinguished absentees thus:
 Coolidge, Calvin Grace Al pres. of the United States ana lawyer Coolidge & Hemenway) 20 Main, 21 Massasoit."
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JUNEAU'S UNIFORMED
 BAND MAKING GOOD

Appearing in their new military uniforms, The Juneau City Band made a big hit yesterday and a little musical organization which has been kept alive by almast per sonal interest of the members, as sisted financially by the Council and Chamber of Commerce, proved itself a real asset to the city.
 In the forenoon the band played at the water events. at the base ball park in the afternoon. and last night gave a concert at the reviewing stand on Triangular
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DANCE LAST NIGHT FINAL NUMBER ON
 JULY 4 SCHEDULE

The Southeastern Alaska Fair Pavilion was well crowded iron. early in the evening until long after midnight last night, in the final event of the July 1 celebra. ton.
 The Moonlight Serenadefs fur. nished the music for the occasion, and there were hundreds of coup les on the floor all evening, while many others were seated outside the pavilion, enjoying the music It was 1 am. July 5, before the dance ended and the pleasure seekers headed for home after g strenuous celebration.
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lie education and doubtful aspira- tions and ambitions. They sheer at our isolation, whose history of fifty executive sessions is that it has never produced single con structive act or enforced d single mandate. I mean the League or Nations. Remember the warning of Washington that we keep our selves free from entangling fore. ign alliances.
 Love of Country
 Watch over our children and nculcate in them d love nf coun- try and a respect and obedience for law and constituted authority. guard and preserve your schools as the great instrumentality to these ends and above all, retain in your own hands the power over end control of your schools and do not delegate this birth-right to any bu reau or department in Washington or elsewhere, to be subjected tC the whims. experiments, ard pro paganda of every vicious ond in sidous influence: take the alien in hand who comes to our shores and imbue him with love, respect and obedience for our institutions and laws, teach him the meaning of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution Of the United Sattes, that the seed of trGe pat riotism may root in his breas and it be not necessary to resori 10 a manufactured, prOpaga1di2ed patriotism that was so often onl! too necessary at times during tht fate var. Let the words, 'Oefanf and preserve the Constitution, b. your battle-cry. If you fight { good fight. you may be sure tha the Star S7angled Banner will con tinue to wave over a land of the free and the home of the brave.
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NO MORE CORNS
 OR C4LLOUSES

Hard or Soft Corns, Corns be- tween the toes or on the top or bottom of the feet now disappear instantly.
 END-O-CORN takes them all off every time-no pain, no fuss, just apply at night and walk with comfort next morning.
 We sell END-O-CORN but if you live too far away write :: END-O-CORN LABORATORIES, 4 Garfield Blvd, Chicago, who will see that you receive a jar. But ler-Mauro Drug Co. adv.
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Old papers Tor sale at Tho Empire
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NOTED AUTHOR HERE ON YACHT, BRINGING
 IN SICK ENGINEER

The yacht Simba, owned and skippered by Stewart Edward White, prominent author and worldwide traveller, arrived here today from Peril Strait with a sick engineer. He was found to be suffering from strangulated hernia and was operated on at once by r. H. c. DeVighne.
 Mir. White has been in Alaskan waters since last May. He spent several weks in the vicinity of ketchikan and Wrangell and will proceed later to Sitka, cruising intermediate waters.
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LACOSTE DEFEATS
 TlLDEN; WILLS IS
 SWEPT INTO FINALS

WIMBLrDo1s, ydly 5.-Rene La coste. French Ace. staged an up. hill rally yesterday and turned back Tilden mad captured a sen sensational fine set match 2-6, 64, 2-6. 6-4, and 6-3.
 In the semi-finals, Helen Wills swept her way into the finals by defeating Elizabeth Ryan 6-1 and 6-1.
 Advertising always pays. Oss the columns of The Empire
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FIREWORKS DISPLAY
 HELD LAST EVENING

The daylight fireworks held be- tween and 9 o'clock last evening from the anchored seow in Gasti- neau Channel furnished much en- tertaihnient for the holiday crowd, especially for the children.
 For nearly an hour the Fire works committee set off bombs and skyrockets, most of which threw out parachutes and balloon figures when they exploded in mid. air This section of the Fourth of July program was anotLer de- cided success. and drew q large number to the waterfront and hills overlooking
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Place. The concert numbers con sisted Of fox trots, waltzes, march es and oyertures, all played in ar tistic manner.
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JOE HILL HERE

Joe Hill, owner of fox farm at Sullivan Island. was one of the visitors in Juneau over the Fourth. He arrived here yester- day on his boat the Nugget and expects to remain for several days.
Evening star., 1928-05-06
THREE WANTED HERE
BEAT GOTHAM WRIT
Benedict and Louis Lust and z. E.
Dean Sought in Alleged School
Charter Sale Conspiracy.

By the Associated Press
NEW YORK. May 5-A writ Of
removal against Benedict and Louis
Lust and Frank E. Dan, wanted in
Washington on Federal Indictment
for conspiracy to sell charters for in
stitutions OF higher learning. has been
dismissed by United States Commits
sioner O'Neill. 1t was learned yesterday
The dismissal was recomm ended by
Assistant United States District Attor-
ney Herman Forster when after re-
pesfed adjournments the Washington
authorities failed TO present evidenc
before the commissioner that the three
men were those named in the indict-
ment. n.neoict Lust is president OF
the American Naturopathic Association
and Louis Lust is president Of the Lust
Health Food Bakery Inc.
Mr. Forster said the removal action
was subject TO renewal at the initiative
Of Washington authorities.
Benedict and Louis Lust and Frank
e. Dean wyre among those indicted
Evening star., 1928-05-06
D. C. PALESTINE WORKERS
SEEK GOAL OF $4,000
Less Than $4,000 Has Been
Raised--Only Two Days
of Drive Remain.

With bue two more days remaining
before the close of the $4,000 United
Palestine Appeal, workers in the drive,
numbering more than $50. are making
a strenuous effort to obtain the quota.
Less than $4,000 has been raised
thus far, but Chairrnen Isidore Hersh-
field and Levi H. David are hopeful
that reports Of the next few days cam
vass will considerably augment the
amount on hand.
The drive comes to an end Tuesday
night with a banquet at the Washing
ton Hotel in honor of Or. Chain Weiz-
mann president of the World Zionist
Organization, who is in this country
to stimulate efforts in the s7,500000
national appeal. Among the other
speakers at the function will be Will
liam Hard, the writer.
DR.. Weizmann. while IN this country.
also is seeking to bring to conclusion
negotiations for the Jewish Agency,
representing all classes of Jewry, which
in the future will have in its hands the
jurisdiction of the homeland.
Evening star., 1928-05-06
Ordered TO HOSPITAL,

Brig Gen. Harry p. Retf1ers assist
snt 10 the qusrtermaster general has
peen ordered 10 the General Hospital
ai Hot Springs, ARK, for course Of
treatment
Evening star., 1928-05-06
PAGEANT RECALLS
FRENCH ALLIANCE
150th Anniversary Celebrated
With Scenes Re-Enacted
at Valley Forge.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
VALLEY FORGE, Pa. MAY 5--A
page of American history written $50
years ago. came to life today on the
green hills of Valley Forge.
Costumed men and women, repre-
senting Gen. Washington and other
Revolutionary characters, moved in
pageant under the budding trees of the
Nations shrine as part of the cere-
monies commemorating the sesqui-cen-
tennial of the Continental Army's cele-
bration Of the formation of the French
alliance.
Prominent men portrayed the vari-
Gus historical characters and Colonial
Danes of America and Daughters of
the American Revolution impersonated
the wives of officers who attended the
celebration in l778.
Troops Represented by Guard.
Troops of Washington's army were
represented by infantry and artillery
detachments from the Pennsylvania
National Guard.
After moving across the field in a
grand review before Gen. Washing
ton" the troops were drawn up in two
long lines and as the battery of artillery
fred l3 guns. the rifiemen started a
running nre.
Cries of Long live the King of
France" Long live the friendly Euro
pean powersl" and Long live the
American States!" followed salutes by
the artillery and the rolling of drums
Tragedy Cato" Presented.
The program was arranged by the
Valley Forge Park Commission, the
Pennsylvania Historical Society. the
Pennsylvania Federation OF Historical
Societies and the Huguenot Society of
PENNSYLVANIA In addition to the
pageant 1t included the presentation of
Joseph Addison's tragedy Cato" which
was enacted before Gen. Washington
and a distinguished audience in May
1778 by officers of the Continental
Army.
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ouartermaster Corps Changes.

Recent changes in the 0uartermaster
Corps Of the Army include the assign
ment Of Lieut. Col BTainard Taylor.
Just back from the Philippines, 20
charge Of the motor transport di-
vision in the quartermaster Office as
the relief Of Col. r. H. Burton, de-
tailed as corps area auartermaster at
Atlanta: the transfer Of Col c. L. Will
lard from this city TO Fort Benning,
Ga. the assignment Of Lieut.. Col. John
S. Chambers To charg: OF the surplus
property division and the assignment
of Maj. John McClintock to charge Of
the cemeterisl division Of the quar-
teFmssrer generals office. the transfer
Of Capt. A. w Stanley from this city
10 San Francisco and the assignment
of Capt. r. L. Pain. recently on duty
st San Antonio. 20 the clothing and
equipage division Of the ouartermsEter
generals Office.
Evening star., 1928-05-06

Mavis. Puritan. passion flower. Zulu,
chagreen. gazelle and blush rose are
among the new" colors being offered
in Europe this season.
Evening star., 1928-05-06
ARMY MECHANICS STUDY.
officers' Board Appointed 10 Inves-
tigate Modern Methods.

Ten officers Of the Army have been
appointed by Secretary Dwight r. Davis
to constitute a committee 10 meet at the
War Department and make recon-
mendations for the development of a
mechanical force within the Army and
also 10 study questions Of defense against
such forces The committee has been
instructed TO consider these questions
on the basis of the existing strength Of
the Army without recourse 70 new iegiS-
lation
The members of the committee are :
Co.'s. Charles S. Lincoln, general staff:
John L. De Witt. general staff. and
Rogers s. Fitch, Cavalry; Lieut.. Coils.
Brainerd Taylor. Quartermaster Corps,
and Richard c. Moore, Corps Of Engi-
neers, and Majs. Adna R. Chafiee, gen.
erai staff: Ernest j. Dawley, Field Artil-
lery; Thompson Lawrence. Infantry;
william r. Blair. Signal Corps, and
Levin H. Campbell. Ordnance.
Evening star., 1928-05-06
20 Women Sworn
To Free Wild Birds
Illegally Gagged
BY the Associated Press.

KEY WEST, Fla, May 5.--A cam
paign to free illegally Gagged birds
was launched here yesterday when
20 members of womans club were
sworn in by the city Police Depart
ment as special officers to trace
down and release the feathered pets.
Sheriff's deputies will accompany
the women to the homes where IL
legally Gagged birds are known to be
and will see that they are released
Violators of the State and Federal
laws will be prosecuted.
It is Illegal under State and Fed
eral laws. to trap. cage or sell mock
ing birds and other native wild birds.
Evening star., 1928-05-06
ALUMNI CLUB MEETS.
Graduates of Boston University
Elect Officers for Year.

Senator David I. Walsh of Massa-
chusetts, Edward A. Hartman and
Frank j. Metcalf we're the principal
speakers Wednesday evening at the
annual meeting of the Boston Uni
versity Alumni Club
Rev. Moses r. Lowell was elected
president. Other officers elected were:
Mrs. Susan S. Holmes, vice president;
Frank Metcalf. secretary: Mrs. Kate
Knight Briggs, treasurer. and Miss Neva
1. Lindgren, Miss Cora Rigby and
Edward A. Hartman On the executive
committee. A constitution was adopted.
Evening star., 1928-05-06

by a grand jury here several months
ago on charges Of using the mails to
defraud in connection With the alleged
activities Of Gilbert Patten Brown.
1914 Seventh StF.et, in selling charters
for schools and colleges incorporated
under the corporation laws OF the Dis
trict Of Columbia.
The cases still are awaiting trial.
Evening star., 1928-05-06
SERVICES FOR FERRIS.
Eulogies Will Be Delivered in Sen.
ate This Afternoon.

Memorial services will be held by the
Senate at O'Clock this afternoon for
the late Senator Woodbridge N. Ferris.
Democrat, Of Michigan, who died
recently.
Eulogies will be delivered by Senators
Couzens. Republican. Of Michigan:
Glass, Democrat, of Virginia; Fess, Re
publican, Of Ohio: George, Democrat, OF
Georgia; Borah. Republican. of Idaho:
Sheppard, Democrat, of Texas and
Vandenberg. Republican, Of Michigan.
Evening star., 1928-05-06

Flying foxes are stripping many trees
of their leaves in Australia.
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sions Of the final meeting. in justice TO
all the audiences who listened TO the
individual speakers that morning,
As the champion Of this region, the
victor viii represent The Star in the
national finals to be held in the Wash
,ngton Auditorium May IS at pm.
BY his competition in that last contest
meeting The Stars champion viii
clinch his right to the liweek Eu-
ropean tour and an additional award
OF 5000 The winner in the national
finals will represent the United States
in the third international oratorical
contest finals in the Washington Audi
torium next Fall
Evening star., 1928-05-06
Ordered to Newark for Duty.

Col, Chalmers G. Hall, Air Corps.
now Completing course of instruction
al the Army War College. Washington
Barracks has been ordered TO Newark
n j., for duty with the 18th Division
Train Organized Reserves of the I'd
Corps Ara,
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Ordered to Chicag 20.

Col. George r. Langhorne. United
States Cavalry, who has just completed
a tour of duty in the Philippine Is
lands, has been ordered TO Chicago tor
recruiting duty at headquarters. 6th
Corps Area
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NEW NICARAGUA
ARMY FORMED

MANAGITA, Nicaragua. Feb. To-
The Nicaraguan native constabu
larry, which Is being made into an
efficient military police force by
cficers Of the United States Marines,
will be recruited up to the strength
IF $500 men, it was learned today.
So strigent are the restrictions
that many seeking enlistment are
rejected.
Marine Officers are hopeful that
full quota Of 2 ,50O men will be oh.
tanned and drilled within the next
six months. This would relieve the
United States occupational forces
OF a great deal OF work and 1t
might be possible to begin to with
draw marines from Nicaragua IL 1t
is seen that the constabulary il
able to maintain order.
Sympathizers of former President
Chamborro are seeking to have the
election postponed from October to
November unless the three northern
provinces (which are strongly liberal
in sentiment) are withdrawn from
the balloting. The Chamborrites
cite the renewed activity of Gen.
eral Sandino's forces in the Jino.
tegamatagalpa area as an argu.
ment in favor OF the postponeInent
but from present indications it is
unlikely that there will be any de-
lay. Marines and the constabulary
still have more than six months
in which to pacify the country, dis
arm the rebels and prevent the
shipment of contraband arms for
use by the insurrectos.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-02-10
PAN AMERICAN
PACT HOLDS

HAVANA, Feb 10. Operation of
the Pan American Union on the
basis of the resolution. adopted by
The third Pan.American Conference
in 1906 was expected today when
tho subcommittee reports to the
full first commission that 1t has
been unable to reach any agree
ment for either a convention or
treaty in the reorganization of the
union.
The decision to make this report
came after the subcommittee had
struggled for hours behind closed
doors attempting to conciliate the
view OF Argentina. DIR. Pueryrre-
don, Argentine delegate. alone
held out to the end for declara-
tion against economic barriers, in
sisting that the preamble to the
project for the reorganization of the
union contain a specific statement
on this subject.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-02-10
Suburban Gas Company
Cuts Out Service Charge

The washington Suburban Gas
Company Of Hyattsville has an
nounced a reduction in rates by
elimination Of the service charge Of
SO cents q month.
Mark Pendleton. president of the
company. said the new rates viii
reduce the company's revenues by
$4,000 a year, compared by last
years figures, but that the com
pany expected to make It up by in
creased business.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-02-10
Detained" Twice, Man
Asks 100000 Damages

F. Karl Werthner, 1101 Euclid St.
N. w, las brought suit in the
District Supreme Court against
Frederick w. Mackenzie. of 1901
Ingomar st. N. W., for the recovery
Of $4,000. charging that he was
detained on two occasions against
his will.
The first detention. Werthner
charges occurred on. December 16.
1927, in the office Of the Home
Laundry, 1101 Raum st. N. e. Mac
Kenzie is manager OF the business.
The second time, the plaintiff states
he was detained in the First pre-
cinct station house for one half a
day, at the instance of the defend
ant, who made no charges against
him. Werthner states he Is unable
to account Tor the defendants
action.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-29
G. O. P. IS CONFIDENT
OF WASHINGTON VOTE
Farm Revolt" Talk Is Discounted
After Check. Up by Party
workers.
spectal plspatch to 1'he star

Special Di&patCn 10 inc btAJs
SEATTLE. Wash, July 28.--Republic-
an party officials, who have been hear
ing rumblings that all was not we'll with
the Hoover Curtis ticket In the grain"
growing sections OF eastern Washington
are being cheered by reports OF scouts
sent into the district.
These find that the so-called farm
revolt" being carefully encouraged and
aided by nom Hoover and Democratic
party leaders has petered out Novem-
her will find better than normal Re-
publican vote cast in the grain coun-
ties which, since the State convention,
have been carefully titled by the Demo-
Gratis in the hopes of weaving away
those Of the farmers who we're starlch
Lowden followers.
Mayor Walker of New York visited
Seattle Wednesday, was entertained by
Republican leaders, met the Democrats
en- masse, heard them pledge him the
State for Smith in November. Walker
refused to talk on politics, other than
TO predict that the Nation would vote
wet If given chance. Political interest
is centering around the congressional
and senatorial contests.
In the fifth district Sam b. Hill, Dem
ocratic encumbent. will not be dislodged.
according To reports at this time The
same Is true OF Senator Dill, Democrat
Dill is bitterly opposed In his own party
because Of his Smith attitude, yet he
will hold the support of the Republican
dry elements, as neither Miles Poindex-
ties nor Kenneth Macintosh. the two
leading Republicans In the primaries,
is approved by the dry element Both
are labeled wet.
JAMES DE X. BROWN.