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Evening star., 1928-05-17
FIVE DEAD IN BAY
ON SUNKEN BARGE
Man, Wife and Three Chill
dren Go Down While Asleep,
as Sixth Saves Life.

By the Associated Press.
ANNAPOLIS, Md, May i7.--Everett
Insley. "a years old. Baltimore barge
captain; his wife and three small chill
dren we're drowned when the barge
Calvert. in tow bound for Urhana. Va,
with crushed stone. sank suddenly In
the middle OF Chesapeake Bay about
IL miles south of here early this
morning. Insley and his family were
asleep in the cabin of the barge. which
sank In about so fathoms of water.
A watchman on the barge went down
with 1t, but got free through an open
cabin door and chung to bateau that
fioated of until rescued by the crew
of the tug Augusta A. Denhart. who
heard his cries.
The tug and the steamer Virginia,
Norfolk bound. searched the scene for
an hour with the aid OF the steamer S
searchlight. but found no trace of the
Insley family. The watchman said the
barge suddenly gave lunge and sank
without previous warning.
Evening star., 1928-05-17

Continued from First rage)
Anti-Saloon League and Anti-Catholic
organization attacks on Smith. told the
committee that $4,000 had been turned
over by the Smith forces 10 the Demo-
cratic publicity bureau which she heads
for reimbursement OF expenditures of
the bureaus own funds for Smiths
cause. IT, A total of $3oH3 of the SIS 600
thus received had been spent, she said
Holland Testifies.
Saying she had not been told that
she Was to get more money, she added
We don't work for Gov. Smith for
any other reason than that We like
him"
From the other four William Todd.
the shipbuilder: William r, Kenny, New
York contractor and James j Riordan
and Herbert II, Lehman, bankers OF
New York the committee obtained
statements that while they already had
contributed 100000 Ia Smiths cam
paign they were willing To donate to the
limit OF their capacities to pay II called
upon to help win the presidency for
their friend.
The only other witness OF the day
was Rush l., Holland. former assistant
attorney general and Hoover cam
paigner In the South. who testified he
had spent $4,000 Ia line un Republican
delegates for the cabinet offieer In that
region.
Evening star., 1928-05-17
Dog Whose Leg Was Amputated After
Shooting Hobbies Into Room as
Patrolman' Case Opens.

fed that Jack jumped up on Offlcer
Davis when he was short distance
from his home, 2033 Thirty-fourth
street. Davis picked up brick and
threatened the dog. which ran away.
Again as he was about to unlock his
front door. the weight of the evidence
indicated. the dog jumped UP on him.
Davis told the board that he swung
his night stick at the animal and then
pulled his revolver and shot him.
The point of the case seemed to hinge
on whether the dog was attempting TO
bite the officer or merely was playing
Several witnesses were introduced by
Davis to testify that the dog was in
the habit of barking and swapping at
passerShy. Only one, however-Mrs @.
E. Adrian, 203l Twenty-fourth street
was able to tell the court that the dog
had actually tried TO bite any one. She
testified that about six weeks ago the
puppy attacked little girl who was
on her way to school and that she was
forced to beat him of with broom.
Many character" witnesses for Jack
that 1t was not necessary 10 hear them.
were present. but the board decided
that II was not necessary to hear them.
Evening star., 1928-05-17
MISS coLLETT LAUDs VICTOR.
BY eLENNA cOLLETT.

tsy csSls 10 The Star and the North Amsri.
AN Newspaper Alliance
HUNSTAEToN. England. May IT,
Miss Wragg. English girl, who was sew
eral times Yorkshire County champion
eliminated me yesterday 4 and 2, by
PLAYING q steady, safe game. which re-
auired more headwork and equilibrium
than could give.
I cannot praise Miss Wragg's game
enough. She is a player noted for her
fighting ability steadiness and pluck
She has been winner over Cecil Leitch
and Joyce Wcthered, and won, l am
sure. sheerly on skill.
Her mastery over short approach
shots and puts Is undispiIted, and her
calm temperament will carry her a
long way.
II any one ever picked a day TO lose.
this was II. The rain Is pouring. the
wind bowling. and / can see my hard
drives fading into the rough on the
right OF the fairway
The first hole / won very easily, On
the second thing began TO happen. !
sliced 10 the rough and halved the hole
but lost the next 10 8 after ! had
gone out Of bounds, requiring 7.
Three shorts puts which ] missed on
the next few holes and lucky half on
the ninth put me down at the turn. !
knew S would do no good, and In the
terrific wind A. were impossible. My
at the tenth followed by 6 at the
eleventh put me 3 down, II seemed
then that IL must be over, although I
managed the twelfth.
Thirteen looked like sure win for
me until / played my second shot into
the rough, while Miss Wragg managed
q which ! halyed, MY well placed
drive on the short fourteenth halved
the hole and after the flfteenth had
been halved the match ended In Miss
Wragg's favor.
fcnnyright Igas in all countries hy the
North American hea akpapef Alliance
Evening star., 1928-05-17
16,500 FOREIGN
TROOPS IN CHINA
America Has 4,400 Men on Duty.
japanese Comprise 40
Per Cent,
Be tAs Assaclarea rres..

~ tHs A&scct2tSd k'TSks
pEK1NG, May i5.--Forsign ,rooaS Il
the number Of 1880 are disposed 81
strategic points in north China. which
has become the theaser cs what appears
70 be the decisive phase Of the swc-yeag
conflict between the conservative north
and the revolutionary south es China
For the protection ef their nationals
and their nationals oeloNgtnSS and ~
teFeStS. the United States. Japan, Csgea.
Britain. France and Italy are Eenrs-
Seuted in this International eonceatra-
ton,
The Japanese. SatsgUarasaS tne,y
20 coo residents in SllantugaS and sheIg
large RAILWAY and commercial tnsereS.S
in that province, aeecant for aeslt 90
per cent ot the foreign military Sgssagts.
e,iS0 are In ShantGng itself. lnct1dlaS
division s,ae0 $grcng, fastened frcna
Japan late IN Apyn when The National
lists eSgan tn tyeRytln ShsOguag
The japanese alSo a1e pgecarEnS 80
send a division cE about AA.Neo add
tional meo 50 ShaasssnS,
The Americans pgsdamsaate ~
PSSMS, where the foreign lesagacssS
have had their ewn guards since tire
Boxer rising Of 1900. and At TteagSso,
where a small International tasee, sta
toned there IN accordance Win th@
ReScf protocol ot 1901, MAS yfeAtsN N
creased su the spring At 1897, when Esse
shrVat of a Nationalist Invasion kreaN
the Seuth made special pyeeaatso1A,s
seem necessary The Americans tctai
4 Ace, et which aso are trea tAs Ns-
rIne Susrd az Pektng ana S.sNa are az
TisAtsln
Evening star., 1928-05-17
DUTCH TEAM WINS
OLYMPIC OPENER
Defeats France. so. at
Hockey-Simple Rites Mark
Games Inaugural.
BIZ the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
AMSTERDAM. May 17.-Holland
eliminated France, to 0, in the open
ing match of the Olympic field hockey
championship today. The match was
the first of series of four preliminary
events.
Denmark eliminated Switzerland,
2 to /.
The other line-ups included:
Germany VS.. Spain and India VS..
Austria.
The games opened this afternoon
with simple ceremonies preceding the
first match, a more elaborate program
being reserved for the main athletic
events, beginning July %.
The prince consort Of the Neither
lands unveiled a tablet and statue in
memory Of Baron Van Tuyll. first presi-
dent Of the Dutch Olympic committee.
The unveiling followed a brief pre-
liminary address by Baron A. Schin-
mell-Pennlck Van Der Dye, presidan.
Of the executive committee.
The memorial is erected TO the left Of
the f50-foot high marathon tower out
side the Olympic STADIUM. Inc statue
represents bronze athlete taking the
Olympic oath. left hand held aloft.
In the stadium itself the only cere-
mony was the march of participating
teams. the procedure being simplifled IN
order not to detract from the july
ceremonies.
That the emphasis is being placed
or the July and August events is in
dicated by the fact that the only on
member of the international committee.
D. Won Lewald of Germany, was present
In addition to the Dutch members.
Although the stadium with a capae-
ity of 10000 was not nearly filed.
bright, sunny weather coupled with the
Ascension day holiday combined to at
tract 4nany more Hollanders, especially
from nearby cities. than was expected
The Dutch Go NOT expect strong In
ternational competition until the july
events.
Evening star., 1928-05-17
BARRlSTERS TO MEET
IN GOLF TOURNAMENT
Base Ball Game Also TO Feature
Annual Outing and Dinner
of Association.

A golf tournament for which the han-
dicapping is being arranged by Attorney
Roger j. Whiteford, VIII be one OF the
features of the annual outing and conf
plimentary dinner OF the Bar Assoeia~
lion TO the members OF the District
bench to he held Saturday AT Sher-
woed Forest. A game Of base ball be-
tween the younger harristers and their
seniors also will attract attention, Other
athletic contests will be staged, and
day of relaxation and entertainment Is
promised by the committee In charge oi
The affair.
In addition To a number OF Justices OF
The District Court OF Appeals, the Dis.
trict Supreme Court, the Municipal
Court and the Police Court, aeesptanoes
have been received by stanton q peelle,
In charge Of the guests from District
Commissioners Dougherty and Talia~
ferfo Corporation Counsel Bride, George
Francis Williams, auditor ot The court.
and Frank r. Cunningham. clerk OF the
District Supreme Court.
Evening star., 1928-05-17
HORSE SHOW OPENS
WITH LARGE CROWD
Twentieth Annual Exhibit At
tracts Many to Brad.
ley Farms.

Beneath cloudy skies the twentieth
annual National Capital Horse SNOW
got under way In Its new grounds at
Bradley Farms early this afternoon.
Though the weather man threatened
showers before the end OF the day ana
the overcast sky gave promise oi car
rvinr out the threat. there was dig
crowd on hand when the first event Tor
lightweight hunters, started at ! 80.
Brand-new stands greeted the Grove
and a brand-new track was reaoy LOT
the exhibitors, The Bradley Farms
grounds had been carefully prepared Tor
the show and the exhibition had tne
best equipped facilities 1t has ever nao
in the 90 years OF Its existence.
A few minutes before the nrsl eFetae y.
q new flag was run up over the etnahuS
and they were formally cnrstei'ea'
Notables Arrive Early.
THE early crowd included several DIP.
ioroatic nersonages, society leaders ana
snortsnnen and sportswomen from inc
District, Virginia. Maryland ana othef
States. . 80
The program showed the names OF
several famous horses. includins Hiost
of the consistent blue ribbon winners
In the shows throughout virginia ias'
wear. There was also a eoodly repre-
sentation OF newcomers whose aniuty
will be tried during the next three
years. ...... ,s
Frank Gaskins. veteran manager OF
s,,ch exhibitions. was master of cere-
monies today and had the first event
under way on scheduled time
The show will continue through to-
morrow and Saturday. with one session
tomorrow afternoon and two Saturday,
morning and afternoon, In spite OF the
large number of entries, Gaskins was
determined that everything would be
run off In the allotted time.
Many Attend From Capital.
In addition to the large crowds that
came In automobiles today. there were
several husloads brought in special
Capital Traction Co busses, which were
Ia return after the show
Evening star., 1928-05-17

The Police Trial Board was confronted
today with the problem of deciding
what was in the mind Of l0-month--
old Airedale puppy when the case OF
Policeman Kreel H. Davis of the sew
enth precinct was heard.
Davis is charged with wantonly
shooting Jack a young dog belonging
to Clarence w Zimmer of 2035 Thirty
fourth street, on April 81.
The left fore leg OF Jack" had to be
amputated when he was found two days
later hiding under porch four blocks
from his masters home. The puppy
hobbling into the trial room today on
three legs. was an object of general at
tention and sympathy. Two OF his Ut
tie playmates, Woodrow Weaver, II
years old, and his brother. Allan, 2,
burst into tears when they were put on
the stand to testify. Even the attorney
for the defense, Bertrand Emerson, lr,
was afraid that the appearance OF the
dog would arouse the sympathies OF the
board. and he asked that the dog be
sent from the room.
Chairman william H. Wahley al
lowed the dog to stand, however.
The majority of the witnesses testi~
Evening star., 1928-05-17
MRS. HURDLOSES
IN BRITISH OPEN
Americas Sole Survivor Is
Beaten by Judith Fowler, 3
and z; French Girl in Finals.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
HUNSTANTON. England. May H.
Americas sole surviving representative
in the British womans open golf tour
nament, Mrs. Dorothy Campbell Hurd.
was eliminated, 3 and 2, by Miss Judith
Fowler today.
The French girl, Mile Manette Leb-
Ian, reached the finals this afternoon by
defeating Miss Enid Wilson, English
star, up. in the first semi-final match.
Miss Fowler was herself defeated in
the other semi-final by Miss s. Mar
shall, l up.
Mrs. Hurd survived yesterdays
stormy weather only to be defeated
under much more favorable golfing
conditions today. She seemed to play
YEARLY from the start. but iieverthe-
less played her long shots well all the
way around. 1t was her putting, to-
gether with several brilliant shots by
Miss Fowler. that put her out Of the
championship races.
Miss Mabel Wragg, who conquered
Glenna Collett, the American star, in
Yesterdays play. was eliminated today
5 and by Miss Marshall. The Amer
lean girls in the tournament are ask
ing what Yorkshire has against the
United States, as Miss Fowler. like Miss
Wragg. Is from that county.
After the first hole today Mrs. Hurd
had a string of III luck and was bunk
cred twice on the second hole, while
after one slip on the fourth green Miss
Fowlers putter never failed her. Mrs.
Hurd played the eighth and ninth ex-
ctllently. taking both holes but she
glipped on the tenth and fourteenth.
Mrs. Hurd had made a brave effort To
square the match at the ninth. but then
Miss Fowler unloSsed a birdie at the
tenth, captured the fourteenth when
Mrs. Hurd barely missed i2-footer,
and then sealed the defeat of the
American on the sixteenth by getting
another birdie 2. II was at this same
hole that Miss collett went down 10 de-
feat yesterday.
The cards:
Evening star., 1928-05-17

without record vote resolution
offered by Senator Caraway Democrat.
Arkansas. The Senator based his pro=
posal on New Jersey newspaper ac-
counts carrying requests that the
primary candidates list their campaign
expenses and charges that one candi~
date had offered 100000 for a certain
individuals influence,
Five candidates were in the Repuh-
lican senatorial race and almost COM
plete returns today showed Hamilton
r Kean. former Republican national
committeeman for New Jersey. To have
been nominated His nearest rival was
Edward G, Stokes former governor.
who, the newspapers related. had urged
that all candidates bare their expendi-
lures.
Caraway also read editorials from
Republican newspapers" suggesting
investigation Of charges printed In
other publications that all expenditures
had not been revealed He said the
other candidates had not seen fit to
answer Stokes.
Although the resolution seeks an tn
veStigation of both party races IL most
likely will he confined TO the Repub-
lican, AS Senator Edwards, Democrat
was unopposed for denomination,
senator Edge republican, New Jer~
sey, did not oppose the resolution, but
said he believed there was no tounda~
tion for the charges made by the cam
Cidatcs I'm the heat Of a very partisan
campaign" He added that the people
of his State would welcome - fair and
impartial investigation,
Senator Reed Democrat, Missouri, a
candidate for the presidential nominav
tien at Houston and veteran chairman
of the special campaign fund commit
tee which investigated the money
chests OF the Pennsylvania and tlh~
nois primaries oi 1898, will ask To be
relieved Of the task OF inqulring into
the New Jersey race
Other members OF the committee are
Senator MeNary, Oregon, doti, West
Virginia, and La Fullette, wisconsin,
Republican, and KING. Democrat,
Utah,
Evening star., 1928-05-17
CRUISER SAILS FOR ruNrSIN.
American Vessels End Visit in Japan
Toxic Sends More TroepS.

TOXIC. MAY II tSa,~~The flagship
Pittsburgh of the United states fleet IN
ASiatic waters sailed for TientSin, China,
today after an etght-day visit TO Japan
Admiral Mark l., Bristol win hoard the
DESTROYER pillShuey az ShmeneSeki tot
Iientsln tonight
The government has instructed thv
Japanese Minister at Fekmg and the
eenSul general AZ Nanktng ia deliver
statements to Marshal Chang Iso~lin,
the Northern dictator. ana Gen Chiang
kaivShek. the Southern eonamandeF~in-
chief The statements enshgAty a warn
ing that Japan eannet countenanse any
operation endangering Japanese life and
property,
In view Of the Increasing uneasineS$
In rekng and T1entSla because at the
Nationalist advance, Instructions We're
issued To the Nagaya Division today
"a divert a regiment ef tatantry and
battery Of artillery fsum ISlngsao 70
TlentSin,
Evening star., 1928-05-17


a physical examination of Leonard W.
Kephart. The examination disclosed a
large confused wound back Of the right
ear, numerous breaks in the skin.
very considerable amount of swelling
over the right maStoid, right neck. and
extended back nearly 10 the midline OF
the head, up well above the right ear.
The appearance was that of blow Of
great severity. probably delivered With
blunt, pliable object. The appearance
Of the head was quite compatible with
. blow of SUFFICIENT severity TO have
produced conclusion and unconscious
ness"
Other oficials of the Department Of
Agriculture were very indignant today
over the methods used by the police.
Dr. william A. Taylor, chief OF the
Bureau Of Plant Industry. said that he
had no direct knowledge of the meth
DDS alleged 20 have been used by the
police. but said that he had been in
formed By men in his bureau that dur
ing the conference between the head
quarters detectives and Kephart he was
directly charged with several crimes.
He said, however. that H z. Allanson.
assistant chief of the bureau, was pres
ent during most Of the time that KEEP
hart wss at the station house. Mr..
Ailerlson also said that he had no direct
Information Of the methods used by
the police except that they kept KEEP
hart In q room for about two hours.
He said that the man was so weak
when he came out that be did not
undertake 20 question him as 10 what
was done inside. He did say that both
he and ]. s. Gates Of Clarendon. Va,
- "A
where Kephart Was and when II vas
answered by Detective Mansfield they
requested that they be permitted 70
be present during the questioning
Both times. ne said, they were cour-
teouely refused by the police.
J. p. Wencgel an attorney In the
solicitors Office Of the Department OF
Agriculture, VINO mss been retained by
Kephart 70 look after legal matters IN
connection with the case, said that
Kephart informed him that the police
during the period he was being CUES.
toned bulit up theoretical solutions oi
the crime and sought 10 make Kepnarl
admit that they we're true, They Kepi
this I'D for a full two hours. according
20 the version obtained from Kepnari
by AT Wenchel. the latter said.
Nr. Weuchei said that the taking oi
fae man IN Mr. Kephagt's present physi.
csl condition and pressing him for ad'
missions for tao houfs, IN ilis opinion
constituted third degree methods IL
SAID that the police even attempted "
point an accusing f3nger 81 him because
Of the fact that ne did not bring coun'
sci u TIE station house, when he csms
ri she solicitation ~ the police merels
10 identify the clothes and other articles
which were found In the lake near ths
scene 81 the crime
Evening star., 1928-05-17
BAND CONCERT.

Ey the United States Soldiers Home
Rand at tfas bancEtsnd. al b 80 O'Clock.
Iyofn s. M Zimmerman, Dsndflsktsr-
March. Dunlap CoEnHanoery
r. b. Hall
fe0sg4,yre American Festival"
Kretsc9meT
cbsyaetfr;etic fantasy. In 3 Chinese
Teuy,le Garden" ....,.... KetteIbey
scenes from the grand opera Don
Cesar de Eszan'' -tts,t.. MssseIiet
Fox trot, "Guasigine" .,,.....t bsflh
waltz suite, "knge d'AmoUt
WsIdteiIfei
F3nale. In the sing Song Sycamore
Tree ,....,-,. ,.t,,,.. =. -. Wfr'aE
'sThe gtsF spangied Banner"
Evening star., 1928-05-17
FOREIGN FORCES
PREPARE FOR FIGHT
AGAINST CHINESE

Continued from First Pagel
legation quarter had been made BY ths
guards. whose senior officer is Lieut..
Col. Thomas Holcomb, United States
Marine Corps.
japanese soldiers worked actively
providing quarters for several hundred
of their troops near the former Austrian
legation and strengthening their de-
tenses.
Vaiuahles we're being sent for safe
keeping by both Chinese and foreigners
TO the various legations.
A new heavy wall Of masonry rose
along the western boundary Of the le-
cation quarter. which is already pro-
tected by the great Tartar Wall on the
south. Heavy gates incassd in iron
sheeting barred the entrances 70 the
Chinese city on the north Along many
points in the inclosing wall new loop
holes were cut to permit free use Of ma
chine guns.
Holcomh win Command.
American troops we're assigned TO de-
fend the southern boundary marked
by the Tartar Wall and they shared the
western front" with the British The
French took the east boundary and the
IHbNAAESEt AAdtENklS ALiA bAAN AkNk tAA
In the case of an emergency. Lieut.
Col. Holcomh as senior officer would as
sumo command of the international
force of 1850 defending the quarter.
This force includes @S0 American
Marines. S25 British infantry. 400
French colonial troops. $50 japanese
infantry and i2s italian marines.
In Tientsln also threatened, S9S0
American soldiers formed a portion Of
the defending force. The troops there
included the Sd Marine Brigade,
under Brig. Gen. Snedley n. Butler, a
strong Marine aviation detachment and
$50 officers and men of the 18th
Infantry, under Brig. Gen. Joseph c.
CaStner. Other forces at TlentSin in
clude s.a00 French colonsalS, t,Son
British infantry. 400 japanese and SIS
Italians, Lieut. Gen. Arai Of the
Japanese army Is senior efiieer,
Chang TSo-I.in. dictator, has followed
up his recent appeal for unity 10 save
the country from destruction" and has
denunciation Of Communist activity by
issuing mandate declaring that Feng
Yu-HSiang evidently wants 10 continue
civil war. He charges Feng with heing
in league With the Communists,
1t Is generally believed In reking that
the main purpose Of the mandate Is 90
hearten the Northern troops. and II Is
not considered likely that an expedition
will be organized except aS a counter
attack to cover the Fengtlen retreat TO
Manehuria,
Evening star., 1928-05-17
JERSEY PROBE PLANNED.
Reed Committee 10 Investigate Election
Charges.
the AsAeelatei press.

Nv the Associated press.
Expenditures in the Republican sena-
torial primary ia Nav Jersey Will come
under the gaze OF the Reed campaign
funds committee
Before the final returns we're In from
the Tuesday hallatine, the Senate late
yesterday ordered the inquiry. adopting
Evening star., 1928-05-17
ECUADOR FEELS QUAKE.
Building on Pier at Puerto Bolivar
c0llapAHs.

GUAY0UtL, Ecuador, May II tA'i ,~~
Intense earth trenors were felt In this
city last night Dispatches received To-
day from Juerl0 Bolivar indicate that
a building on the pier occupied by the
collector of the port collapsed during q
tfemor felt Monday,
Evening star., 1928-05-17
E. n. SCHMIDT BURIED.
Shipping Board oficer Came Here
In 1921.

Funeral services for Edward II,
Schmidt. treasurer Of the United
states Emergency Fleet Corporation
and disburstng officer Of the United
States Shipping Board. vino died
At his home 1852 MintWood place,
Monday. were conducted In 6awiefs
chapel, 1880 Pennsylvania avenue, today
at 1890 O'Clock Rev Dr. G. Ernest
smith, rector Of St Thomas Episcopal
Church officiated Interment was In
Rock Creek Cemetery
MY. Schmidt. who was 50, came here
In 1921 He gas a member of the Com
gfessi0nsI Country Club.