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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-24
21PR|S0NERSF FLEE
FROM DETROIT JAIL
Federal Narcotic Suspects
Tunnel Through Brick
Wall to Freedom.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
DETROIT. January 24.-Twenty- lone
Federal prisoners escaped from the
Elmwood branch of the Wayne County
jail early today by tunneiing through
six-inch brick wall.
The escape was effected between S
and $50 am, shortly after deputy
sheriffs in charge of the prisoners had
made their rounds at S m. when all
was reported well The escape was dis
covered at $40 and an alarm was
sounded Immediately
All available officers were mustered
and search was begun.
All Awaiting Trial.
The 81 prisoners were held awaiting
trials on charges Of violating the Fed
eral narcotic laws. They had been
transferred to the Elmwood TAIL, for
merly a police station. from the main
county jail Saturday because Of over
crowded conditions. All OF them were
confined In the same celI Four pris-
oners, held on similar charges, refused
to Join in the escape.
4AL WaA thuOuBu NAitln Tic ptkSOIiSTA
due fronted on an alley. Officers said
they believe the prisoners had outside
assistance.
Three deputy sheriffs we're at the Jail
at the time Of the escape
The prisoners scattered after running
through the jail garage and down an
alley.
Remove Lumber Pile.
Peter Schaefer, turnkey. said he
learned from the prisoners who refused
to escape that the digging through the
wall began about ] am. A plumbing
fixture and pieces OF buckets fiattened
cut were used TO dig the bricks loose
out Of the wall OF small shower bath
room adjoining the big cell
The prisoners worked In relays after
placing dummies OF clothing In their
cell hunks to mislead guards making
their regular rounds.
After digging through the prisoners
discovered their way stili was blocked
by pile of lumber against the wall.
They dragged the lumber through the
hole into the Jail and fed.
The Jail, an old one, was regarded as
unsafe and was used only In cases of
emergency.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-24
WALDEMARAS SEEKS
BERLIN TRADE PACT
Lithuanian Premier to Confer With
Stresemann on Many I'm.
portant Issues.
BY Radio to Tho Star and Chicago Daily v.ws

by Radio TO Tho Star and Chicago Daily News
tCousright 1921
BERLIN, January 2A.~~Prof, Angus
tinas Waidemaras. doughty premier
and foreign minister of Lithuania. ar
rives In erin Wednesday TO negotiate
with Foreign Minister Stresemann.
The main subject for discussion will
be trade treaty. Other important
matters will be included Al Lithuania
constitutes q bridge between Germany
and Russia, II Is important for Ger
many to hold the bridge open, because
Germany stresses the necessity of cul,
uVating relations with Russia.
Some say the day may come when
Germany will use the bridge Ia import
material now being manufactured In
Russia, because It's manufacture IN Ger
many Is forbidden by treaty. However.
the main object " 10 keep open the
trade doors
Ministers Waidemaras and Htfese-
mann will arrange the technical de-
tails OF German individual rights. due
10 Memel now being Lithuanian city.
tn transfer carrying obligations as 10
ex"defman subjects and pensions,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-24
DENIES GERMAN OFFICERS
SHIPPED ARMS TO CHINA
Foreign Minister Declares No Navy
Heads Were Concerned
in Matter.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
BERLIN, January 24-Gustave
Stresemann, the foreign minister, de-
MED today before the ways and means
committee of the Reichstag that any
department or officials of the admiralty
were concerned in shipments of arms
and ammunition to China. or with the
consignment of 800 tons of ammunition
recently intercepted at Kiel. when about
to be shipped in Norwegian vessel.
DR.. StreSemann made this denial In
response TO Communist query. and he
was met with the rejoinder that Gen.
Chang Tso-Lin and other Chinese gen.
erals were alleged to have placed an
order with German firms through the
mediation of German naval officials for
ammunition to the value OF 10000 900
marks ts5.000,000) The secretary re-
piled that he was satisfied with the adj
miralty's official denial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-24
MENTION OF Ware
BLOCKED IN PROBE
Vincent Protests When Beck
Is Linked With Senator.
Elect in Inquiry.

By the Associated Press
An effort to bring the name of VIII
liam S. Ware into the Beck election
contest in the House was blocked to-
day by Chairman Vincent of the House
elections committee.
The House seat involved Is In Phila-
delphia. and James Nj. Beck. whose
eligibility to represent that district Is
questioned. has been described by his
opponents as henchman of Senator
elect Ware. Wares own eligibility for
the Senate is In controversy
Name Brings Protest.
We do not care to hear about the
Ware matter in connection with this"
Vincent said The committee feels
that 1t has no connection"
Representative Kent. Democrat, PENN
sylvania, who is heading the Democratic
fight 70 keep Beck out on the ground
that he was not legal resident OF
Pennsylvania at the time Of his cleo
ton. protested against vincent's deci-
sion he said he was anxious 10 get In
the record statement by Beck that
he had desired TO establish a residence
IN Philadelphia with the view Of being
elected TO Congress.
Rented Apartment
Beck interrupted to say that he went
to Philadelphia with the view of re-
establishing residence. and that for
some time he had had in mind the
possibility OF q congressional seat
Albert NJ. Greenfield Of Philadelphia
testified that his firm rented Beck an
apartment at l4l4 Spruce street In July.
1926: held it for several months for
Beck while he was abroad. He said he
knew Beck had resided In the apart
ment. rs he had driven him there In
his own car.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-24
HIGHER GAS RATE
SEEN IN VALUATION
D. c. Officials to Compile New
Estimates on Firms in
April.

The Public Utilities Commission ex-
poets to fix new valuation on the
properties of the Washington and
Georgetown Gas Light Companies in
April. which may result In an upward
revision of gas rates in the District. it
was indicated today at the District
Building.
Since last July special force Of en-
gineers and accountants has been max
ing an exhaustive study of the books
and physical equipment of the two
companies with view to arriving at a
new valuation, and this work Is now
nearing completion The valuation will
be made as of December 81, 1927. and
It will be the first since December 81,
1914. when the combined properties of
the two companies were valued at
$4,000 600.
The new valuation will be consider
ably higher than this figure. it was
pointed out. due TO the additions and
betterments in service, which have viz
tually doubled since 1914 The figure
will be determined largely on the
method chosen by the commission in
arriving at fair value.
The question now confronting the
commission is whether to use the book
cost or reproduction cost less depre-
citation in determining a fair value If
the latter Is used, II was explained. the
valuation probably will be twice its
1914 figure. due to the increased cost
Of labor and materials. The cost OF
laying trunk lines alone, it was said.
has. mounted between IS and 100 Der
cent since 1914.
Approximately three fffths Of the gas
mains. 1t was pointed out. were laid
prior to 1914 and IL the book cost IS
used as one OF the elements IN arriy-
ing ut valuation, the figure would no,
be materially higher than Ii was in
1914. But If the reproduction cost is
used In its stead. il was explained.
much higher valuation than the
So. 500 900 can be expected.
Irrespective of which of these two
elements In fixing a fair value is used
by the commission. il was said. the
new valuation viii show an increase
above that Of 1914 and pave the way
for the gas companies TO make appn-
cation for increased rates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-24
FIRST FLIVVER PLANE LEAVES
DETROIT ON FLIGHT TO MIAMI
Tiny Ford Craft Makes Debut in Pro-
jected Nonstop Hop of 1.40O Miles.
Has Two-Cylinder Engine.

and swung away ON the southwark jour-
ney.
Ford Wishes Him Luck.
Il wish you luck" were Ford's only
words ~ Brooks.
Brooks said he planned 10 complete
the hop IN IL hours. He carried no food
and only one quart OF drinking water.
Brooks itinerary Will take him over
Columbus. Ohio: Asheviiie. N. c.:
Greenviile. + C.. Augusta, Ga, Jack
sonyiiIe. FLA. Daytona and Miami.
Officials declined 10 discuss TIE fiivyer
plane or t0days flight, which IL looked
upon as "A final test II has been said
unofficially that Ford proposed 10 90 in
for aifpiane manufacture on mass
production basis, but such action would
be predicated on an increased public
demand Company pla.is regarding
manufacture III the new plane have not
been giyei. out, nor detailed speeifiea-
lions of the craft. II was indicated
that any announcement would await
completion Ut tests.
First Important Flight.
The Ford Co. has been experimenting
With fiivyer plane over long period
but t0day's projected flight was the firAt
of major importance undertaken
About a year ago Ford gave Il demon
stfati6n OF ID fiiyyer plane then being
experimental upon, al his airport In
Dearborn, Although the trial flights
were apparently successful. the plane
never fnet with approval 0f the manu-
faeturer and was ultimately discarded
The plane IN which Brooks hopes 10
negotiate the Miami night Ia ils sue-
eessuf
The new iiivver plane Ii consider
ably smaller than the original, and dif-
fers much IN design. II Ii equipped
with wing braces extending from the
Wheeibase, ana is built much on the
order ~ the sinai. lighting planes used
by The French during the Warll war
The cabin Ii not CLOSED and will nc.
eonimodate only the pilot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-24
KANSAN CHARGES RAIL
GROUP iMPEDES |. c. c.
Freight Provisions for Agri-
cultural Products Blocked, Says
Representative Hoch,

hy tho Associated Press.
The railroads are charged with de-
ilberately impeding the efforts of the
Interstate Commerce Commission To
carry out the Hoch~ Smith resolution,
which calls for an adjustment of freight
rates Tor agricultural products on the
lowest scale consistent with adequate
transportation service. by Representa-
Tive Hoch, Republican. Kansas,
Hoch upheld the commission In It's ef~
lofts 10 carry out the mandate Of the
resolution and asked for continued
Vigilance In this regard lie suggested
That Congress be patient with The ef-
forts Ia readjust the rational freight
rate structure. citing the California fruit
case recently decided In favor Of the
Interstate Commerce Commission as a
victory for agriculture
The Kansas member charged that
the railroads attitude Is explained by
q dictatorship OF far~remoqed financial
interests Indifferent 10 public senti-
ment,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-24
Free and Cooper Stage Verbal Battle
In House During Shipping Board Debate

hS the Associated rqesa
During a short debate In the Honse
today over shipping hoard funds.
Representative Free. Republican, cah.
latiiia, called Representative Cooper,
Republican. Wisconsin,. "a liar"
The Wisconsin member had requested
permission 10 speak longer time than
Was provided fur debate on 4 proposed
amendment, hut permission Was blocked
by an objection from MIR, Free,
We'll since debate has been limited
by a mttlon Of Representative Weod
al Indiana, ana the gentleman fsulM
California who believes IN tha ttnur
day ah)eeta. then J." continued
Caapes, when his remarks Wege inter-
gueted by Frea
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-24

BY the Assoc ated Press
DETROIT. January 2s-~Henry Ford,
master magician Of the motor world,
who has dotted the highways with
more than 100000 automobiles,
reached into his bag of machinery TO-
day and hauled forth his latest Offer
Ing the fiyYer a1rplane,
The plane, first vi afford manufac .
ture W be produced. Is 10 tiny IL could
easily be hangared In d wobdshed.
WITH wing spread ~ less that 20
feet. and gasoline capacity OF approx
mately % gallons. the plane Is believed
ny ills designers capable III negotiating a
zD0"niie journey on half It's gas load
TESTS of the ship have showed u gaso-
line consumption 0t only fraction
more than two gallons per 100 miles
while travelling al top speed, which IL
approximately 100 miles an hour
Has Ew0 cylinder Motor.
The plane Is powered by a tiny two
cylinder motor. It's production marks
tis initial venture 0f Ford into Llie
manufacture OF sirDlane motors. Two
other type planes are built by The Ford
Co, single ~engined n0noplane and a
giant Sir liner Ut the kind in which Mrs.
Eyangeiins ADdbefgh recently jour
neyed W Mexico CITY and return, The
former IL notored by Liberty engine.
while the sif Iinsf IN powered by thrre
Wright whiTiyinds
The t!lsyff pssns made It's debut today
Hiifn Harry Brooks. plotting one of tbs
tiny craft, took Of from the Ford air >
port a. tbs o'clock, Eastern standard
time, otl projected nonstop flight 10
Miami, Fla
Ia total darkness with d STEADY fall 0f
rain aiIn sn1w, the plane Was brought
from the hangar, Win no ceremony,
Brooks took ms place IN the plans, shook
hands with Henry Ford and William II
Mayo chief eHgineef of the Ford Motor
CO, and Nas on lie cireled the feld
Diles. gsined altitude ~ about b0D feet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-24
Coolidge Belittles
Prediction of War
By Naval Officers

President Coolidge sees no reason
why the newspapers Of this or any
other country should take seriously
statements by American naval off,
GERS predicting war between the
United States and her commercial
competitors
It was stated at the White House
today. where attention was called to
a recent speech of Rear Admiral
Plunkett. predicting such war. that
the country should know by this
time that alarming charges often are
made when appropriations are being
sought in Congress.
Mr.. Coolidge is unable to under
stand why such a large appropria-
ton bill as that for the Post Office
Department can be passed without
arousing inflammatory statements,
whereas the appropriation bills for
the Army and Navy always bring
forth declarations that the country
Is about to be faced with dire con-
sequences.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-24
CHINESE LEADERS CONFER
Northern Chiefs Visit Gen. Chang
at Picking.

PEklNG, january ~ tp.--Ali the
Northern military leaders have arrived
In Peking and visited Gen. Chang Tso-
Lin. head OF the Northern alliance
they extended him their New Year con-
gratulations and Chang win give them
u banquet tonight.
After the banquet conference he
tween the military leaders and the
Notrhern cabinet viii be held at the
Winter Palace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-24
OPEN REED OFFICES HERE


The flfat formal Washington head
nnattffs 10 boom a candidate for the
presidential nomination have been
opened In the intefeat Of Senator James
A. tesd III Missouri Democrat The
iteed headquarters consists OF suite of
rooms IN Hotel Washington and al prea-
ent In IN charge 1T Samuel Fnfdyea,
Democratic State chairman, and Hunter
Msrfiweathef of ut. Louis u longtime
friend OF the Missouri Senator.
The Reed supporters plan 10 operata
~ the East and South IN the interest Of
their candidate for the Democratic
nomination from the Washington head,
qsiaftnfs Already the campaign Is
actively under way with men travelling
IA 4 number Of t3takaA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-24
Plans Submarine Base Renewal.

The Secretary Of the Navy would be
required TO restore the naval submarine
base at Key West 70 an active operative
station within 90 days nom adoption
OF the legislation, under terms az "a
resolution by Senator Trammell, Dem
oerat, Florida.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-24

jumping up the California measses
denied that he believed in the ts~he0e
day, The remark was repeated by
C.aper,
"Xon are liar" declared the Cali.
forniah, leaving his seat
The whtte~haised WISCONSIN, uselatseg
stoaa perfectly stun white cries NsSe
NOM The n@T demanding that Free
withdraw the remark"
After silence Settled over the House,
Free s,ASe and asked that his remarks
% eNpNnsed tsaM the record
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-24
Travis Jackson WEEDS in South.

MEMPHIS. January "a lSa, Travis
jackson. New York Giant ShartStoga
and Miss Mary Rlacknaan Of Waldo.
Ark. were married at the CiaritSe
Hotel here today and left for meteor
trip 20 Florida, They viii tour that
State until Jackson reports to the
Giants Spring training camp, Jack
sons home alSo Is in Waldo,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-24

HARTFORD. Conn. January ~ (sA
was made today that
the Hartford Times one Of the oldest
newspapers In New England. had been
sold 10 Frank u, Gannest. owner of a
group Of daily newspapers in New YerS
ana New Jersey, The change In owner
ship was effective today, The Times
has circulation given NJ over So,ooo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-24
New League Adviser Arrives.

GENEVA. January ~ t!n,-~yuan
huefo, former minister Of foreign at
!aiFs OF Uruguay, who has arrived in
Europe VIII assume this week the new
~ created position at iuridieal adviser
10 the League Of Nations. lie win also
direct tho legal section of the League,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-24
RAINS SWELL THAMES.
Residents on Lowland in London
Warned of Another Flood.

LONDON. January % Gp.--Heavy
rains In the past "a hours have again
caused floods In many districts Of Eng
land.
The Thames Is rising and above Ted
dington was running bank high and in
many places overlooking.
Only yesterday the Thames Conser-
vancy Commission warned those living
in the low sections Of London to guard
against q possible recurrence OF the
hood OF several weeks ago. which caused
loss OF life and heavy property damage
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-24
RELATIONS NOT SEVERED.
Spain Joins in League Activities.
Notwithstanding Resignation.

GENEVA, Switzerland. January "a
A,.-Although Spain has resigned
from the League of Nations. she has no
intention of severing relations with the
technical activities Of the League. This
was made clear today In a note re-
ceived by the League secretary from
Madrid that Spain wilf send a delegate
to the child welfare committee of the
advisory commission for the protection
and welfare of children and young
people. This committee convenes at
Geneva in March.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-24
SHIP DECISION DEFERRED.
Board Postpones Action on Propos-
ed Contract Cancellation.

Action on the resolution by Commits
sioner Teller. asking that the Shipping
Board cancel the provisional agreement
with Swayne & Hoyt Of San Francisco,
TO operate the American-Australian
Orient Line. consisting Of 10 vessels.
was postponed today until the next
meeting Of the board.
Swayne b HoytS contract as opera,-
ing agent OF the line was Cancelled after
revelations regarding q loan from one
of the company's officials 10 former
Commissioner William s. Fiji. and the
provisional agreement Was entered into
until q sale Of the line could be made,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-24

ENtenSion for two years Of the time
for applying for han0S certificates Mas
approved tentatively yesterday AFTER
Noon by the heuSe ways and means
committee, A bill IN aathogiAe the en-
tension. however. still has 10 be agreed
slkNn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-24
FIVE BURN TO DEATH.


MeFADnEN. Wye. January ~ tsH
laih KING, fanehman. his wife and
three o. theif children, We're burned
Ia death early taday when flre de-.
slfnyed their home here.
KING fought his way out Of thu flames
with his asyeafrold daughter, but per.
lahed when he returned IN an attampt
to rescue the other members uf the
family The children who lost their
lives were Herbert. 10 years old, Neal.
D. and Don. Z.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-24
MOTORISTS PRAISE
ACTION OF RICHIE
Maryland Governors De.
mand for Oath in Traffic
Cases Wins Favor.
BY G. ADAMS HOWARD.

The announcement Gov. Richie OF
Maryland made yesterday that all fines
and costs viii be refunded to those ar
rested In Maryland unless the police
and witnesses give their testimony un-
der oath Is being hailed today by mo-
florists OF the National Capital.
Close upon the heels OF the governors
statement has come the announcement
that E. A, Baughman. commissioner of
motor vehicles OF Maryland. Is prepar-
ing an immediate investigation. Mr..
Baughman stated today that he was
entirely in accord with Gov. Ritchie's
views. and would take prompt action
TO see that his wishes were carried out.
Gov. Richie, at Annapolis. yesterday
warned county magistrates that motor
ISIS accused OF exceeding the speed linn
IL are entitled to fair trial. He an
nounced that unless the police who
make the arrests and the defendants
and witnesses give their testimony I'M
der oath all fines will be refunded.
Governor RENTS Fines.
Following up his statement with ac-
ton. the governor RENTED fines and
costs 10 two motorists. The fine linz
posed upon the daughter OF Comdr,
Raymond Stone OF Annapolis. imposed
by Justice OF the Peace Louis NJ. Hop
kins OF Annapolis, was refunded. Sim
liar action was taken In the case of
Maurice b. Carlin OF Baltimore. who
was fned recently by Magistrate j.
Henry Stokes Of Emmitshurg. Gov
tContinted on paya r.oIumn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-24
CUBA APPROVES BAN
ON AGGRESSIVE WARS
Nation Sends Note to League at
Geneva, Praising Polish
Resolution.

BY the Associated Press
GENEVA, Switzerland. January "a
In view Of the negotiations now going
on between the United States and
France on the outlawry Of war. grea:
interest was created today by q CON-
munication received from the Cuban
government by the League of Natiors
The communication says that Cuha
adheres very especially" to the basic
principles OF the Polish resolution
adopted unanimously at the last as
sembly Of the League. condemning all
wars of aggression. The message EN-
phasizes that Cuba does this because
she Is a partisan OF peace and prog
reSs"
BRAND Stiil Hopeful.
PARIS. January "a R).-~ForeiPn
Minister BRAND is hopeful that the
United States and France will get to-
gether on a pact to renounce war. he
said after a cabinet meeting today He
declared the two countries were getting
closer together on the main principles
OF the proposal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-24
WEATHER.

~ 8. Weather Bureau Forcastl
Rain tonight and possibly tomorrow
morning. warmer tonight; lowest to-
night about 80 degrees: colder tomor-
row. Temperature-Highest So. at AIS
pm. yesterday: lowest. so. at 7:3o am,
today. Full report on page 9.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-24

Continued ON Page Z. Column a.
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Continued on Page ., Column 8.
Evening star., 1928-05-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Ford
with Lady Astor Cat right)
and her son, the Hon. William
Waldorf Astor, at the Astor
estate at Taplow, England.
The Detroit manufacturer and
his wife met King George and
Queen Mary at tea there.
g Underwood K Underwood
Evening star., 1928-05-06
IMcSsII7Q ON tDm/euu!

A Eugene Permanent Wave
permits You to wash and
rub, tO comb and brush -
in short, GO exercise yOHT
hGiT!. How different be-
fore the Eugene Permanent
Wave! Women dared
nOt touch their ten, rorary
waves between treatments
They feared IO brush
the waves away Zach
day dcposiIcd it's share of
dust upon thc hair, each
day left its ls'oIR of oil and
impurities upon the scalp.
All RTon9' This 10 the "aoti
Evening star., 1928-05-06

The EGA@A0e Trade
MarA AGure AGaCsa-
tlhes each III Ihe
10 10 - kssgs asots
Use>l An . ss1stae
EaHene PsEaaa-
ment Wavc. Note
AlSs that EsaEAne
TWO Sectional
Steamer arU aaersi.
Bsw are Sf the
'hAEmaln' pssnaa-
seat that oaaAtts
these esseaaisls