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Evening star., 1928-04-01
Prominent Patrons Listed
For Silent Ball" April 9

In connection with the phantom or
silent ball of the Southern Relief So
ciety, set for April Q, for the benefit Of
aged Confederate veterans or widows or
daughters of such veterans maintained
at the home. 2403 Pennsylvania avenue.
1t is announced that the following have
become sustaining patrons OF this in
stitution: Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Penn
broke Thorn, Commissioner and Mrs.
David II. Blair, Mrs. Charles w. Wet
more. Judge and Mrs. William Bailey
Lamar. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry B Spencer.
Col Wade II. Cooper. Mr. and Mrs
Bates Warren. Mrs. Deios II. Blodgett.
Mrs. Milton johnson, Mrs. Albert Rhein-
strom. Mr.. and Nrs. william r. Dennis
and Mrs. Laurence II. Quirollo.
These sustaining patrons contribute
annually in aid of the home and the
silent ball Is 10 be given 90 raise addi-
tional funds needed for the proper care
of the dependent Confederate inmates
of the relief home, The Southern Re-
lief Society Is caring for considerable
number OF these aged men and women
The home now has one vacant room
awaiting the application of either an
old veteran and his wife or two widows
Of Confederate soldiers II lis required
by the society OF which Mrs. Theodore
Tiller Is president. and Mrs. D. c.. Lud-
low Is treasurer, that an applicant for
admission TO this home must have been
a resident OF the District of Columbia
for five years.
Evening star., 1928-04-01
Marriages of Record
Adding to Calendar
Of Charming Events

Continued from First Page.)
Evening star., 1928-04-01
Chalk Talk Is Planned
For Alabama Society

The Alabama State Society will meet
at 24o0 Sixteenth street Thursday eve
ming, April S. Mr. James l.. Moncyway
will introduce TO the society Mr.. II. E.
McEwen. who will give a most inter-
esting chalk talk. There will be dancing
and card tables will be provided for
those wishing 10 play bridge.
All Alabamans in the city and their
friends viii be cordially welcome
Mr.. r. Lee Barnes is president of the
society and the reception committee for
the evening includes young girls from
Alabama. with Miss Mary Clark. Miss
Elizabeth Barnes. Miss Eloyse Sargent
and Miss Eleanor Chambers In the
group. Plans for the last meeting of the
society, which will be held In May. will
be discussed.
Evening star., 1928-04-01

style. and her tulle veil was held by
orange blossoms. She carried a shower
bouquet of roses and lilies Of the valley.
Miss Agnes Coons, sister of the bride,
with whom she has been making her
home. was maid OF honor wearing a
frock Of beige lace over pink chiffon. a
green transparent hat, and carrying
pink sweetpeaS.
Mr. Albert Perry of Tampa. Fla. was
best man. A reception followed the
ceremony. Mrs. Coons. mother OF the
bride wore gown of gold lace.
Mr. Pennel and bride left for an
Eastern wedding trip. the bride wearing
tan and blue ensemble. with hat cor
responding. They will make their home
at 2ll9 H street this city. The BRIDE
groom is a graduate of the University
OF Missouri and George Washington
University this city.
Evening star., 1928-04-01
Sigma ri Sorority
Entertains Guests

Tau Eigm4 ri Sorority entertained a.
the Playhouse Friday evening, March
% Complimentary music was supplied
by Mr.. Itslo Eottazzi and Mr. Matt PRO.
Mts& Peggy Clarke, Miss Helen eleven.
Mi8s Frances Hurley and Miss Rose
Mof1tt we're IN charge of the evenings
entertainment
Evening star., 1928-04-01
University Women to Give
Tea Tomorrow at :3OP.M

The American Association Of Univer-
sity Women will entertain It's members
at tea tomorrow at 4:30 o'clock. An
attractive program has been prepared
Mrs Albert l.. Barfows. Mrs. Frederick
Meisnest. Mrs. Amos Steele and Mrs.
w. H Stevens will pour tea, while Mrs.
A. F.. Dannemiller Mrs. Basil Manly
and Mrs. James Cumming will assist
Tuesday at 7:45 o'clock DR.. Winifred
Richmond will continue her group study
of adolescent psychology.
Evening star., 1928-04-01
Mr.. John B. Kennedy
Listed as Clubs Guest

Mr.. John B. Kennedy OF New York.
associate editor OF Golfers, will be the
guest Of honor at luncheon at the
Twentieth Century Club on Thursday.
He will address the club on the subject
of personality"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-20
POLICE BEGIN CAMPAIGN
TO ENFORCE VENDOR LAW
Hueksters and Ice Cream Sellers
Win Be Required to Observe
Rules.

The police force was ordered by
superintendent HeSSe today TO wage a
vigorous crusade against vendors who
Violate the regulation forhidding them
TO park except on designated stands IN
congested section. The campaign Is
aimed particularly ut watermelon buck
STEERS and vendors OF Ice cream iollypopS
Numerous complaints against the
vendors inspired the drive, Mai. HeSse
said. IN special order TO precinct
commanders he called attention 10 the
regulation which provides that vendors
shaI not be permitted To ply their
trade within the congested section. en-
eept ON regularly designated stands.
and that outside of the eangested Sec
ton they shall not remain IN one place
for longer period than necessary to
make sale, after having been stonped
or approached for that purpose,
Mai, HeSse also directed the precinct
commanders 10 submit to him by Au.
gust q report showing the number
OF arrests made during the campaign
classified as to the character al the
merchandise being sold and the dispose
tion OF the cases
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-20
TWO MORE HIGHWAY
PROJECTS CONSIDERED
Maryland Roads Commission Ask S
Bids on Important Montgom-
cry County Construction.

Early construction OF two more Inn
portant Montgomery County highway
projects was assured this week when
the Maryland State Roads Commission
today advertised for bids for the con-
struction Of one section of State high
way to connect Wisconsin avenue and
Old Georgetown road at Bean, dis
lance OF ! mile, and one section of
State highway from Darnestown toward
Seneca, a distance of miles.
Bios for both projects will be re-
cieved at the Office Of the State Roads
Commission In Baltimore July 81
State road officials expect to award the
contracts few days later In order to
have construction work started at the
earliest possible date so that both Inn
Iyr0vements will be completed by Fall
1t was also announced today that the
State Roads Commission had received
bids on four other Montgomery County
highway projects 20 be completed this
Summer. They are: Two miles OF
highway from Brinklow toward Erigh-
ton, With low bid Of So, 545 2 miles
of highway from Old Germantown
toward Jacksonville and from German
town toward Seneca Greek, with low
bid Of S36 592 so. / mile Of highway
from Old Germantown toward Darnes-
town. with low bid Of $l9.940,50, and
80 mile Of highway from Georgia ave-
nue. at the triangle 10 Forest Glen. IL
is expected that contracts will he
awarded on this work this coming week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-20
SCHOOLS TO BE PAINTED
BY DISTRICT W0RkMEN
Commissioners Take Bureaus Ad-
vice--Contractors Won't
Get Jobs.

The District Commissioners formally
advised the Bureau OF Efficiency to-
day that they had adopted It's recon-
memdations for having the current
public school painting and interior dec
Grating program done by the municipal
repair shop instead Of by private con-
tract, as originally planned.
Bids sought by the Commissioners
for the school work we're rejected sew
eral weeks ago when the bureau point
cd out that saving of S45, 900 or $50
900 could be effected by turning the
program over to the repair shop for
execution.
The repair shop viii do the work.
the Commissioners said, In manner
10 minimize the interference with
school activities as far as possible
should 1t extend beyond the Summer
vacation period
The Commissioners told the bureau.
however, that they are not prepared To
take action at this time on another
% It's recommendation that the repair
shop paint force be equipped with paint
spraying machines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-20
REV. ]. {. WILLIS HEADS
BETHEL BAPTIST GROUP
Was Elected President of State
Convention Mt Annual Meeting.
Other Officers Chosen.

Rev. James T.. Willis was elected
president OF the Bethel Baptist State
convention last night al the annual
meeting in Trinity Baptist Church.
Others chosen were; First vice presi~
den, Rev. W. A. Randolph second
vice president. Rev. w b. Carroll sec
Rotary, Prot, George w Tinus; assistant
secretary. Rev. j. w. Pierce; field sec
rotary, Rev. o. CT. Granderson, treas
urer, Deacon George Smith, and execu-
tive secretary, Rev S. c. Lamkins
Deacon M. w Richmond was elected to
the board OF directors,
Officers OF the Womans Auxiliary
convention were elected as follows:
Mrs. Philipni Walton, president; Mrs
Lenna Carter, vice president: Mrs
Florence v. Carroll, recording secre-
tary: Mrs. l.. A. PinkneN corresponding
secretary, and Mrs. Matilda Lncus.
treasurer Mrs s. q. IAmkins was
elected musical director and Miss Sarah
r., Minor chairman of the executive
board.
The convention viii close tonight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-20
GIRL SHOOTS SELF
FOLLOWING QUARREL
Miss Dorothy Hilleary, 10, Balls.
ton, in Serious Condition From
Bullet Wound.

Miss Dorothy HIlleary. 10. of Ballston,
Va, shot herself through the body about
O'Clock last night at the home OF her
aunt, Mrs. Ambrose Poore, 1920 Dent
place. and told police she tried To end
her life because she had quarreied with
her best friend. Miss Betty PlalT also
OF Ballston, This morning at George
town University Hospital her condition
was said TO be improved although still
serious.
Miss Hilleary was visiting her uncle
and aunt, who were out riding while
she remained at home to care for T.
year-old Mary Virginia Poor.
This morning the child said she was
playing on the front lawn when she
heard shot and scream. Miss Hill
leary had locked herself in and the little
girl was forced To Chamber In through
window, Sh, found her cousin IN
heap on the floor.
No one loves me. I've shot myself, I"
the child said Miss Hiileary told her,
Mary Virginia ran next door and then
accompanied by "A playmate ran TO DR.
Matthew h. Don0hue, l7l7 Thirty-fifth
street.
Physicians have been unable To find
the bullet
Miss iiilleary's family declared that
She had been IN III health Tor some time
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-20
SEVEN MEN ARE FINED
ON INTOxlCATiON CHARGES
One Other Forfeitg $40 Collateral
After All Were Arrested in
an Alley.

Arrested In the rear OF near beer
saloon al 52l Seventh street southwest
II 2 O'Clock this morning. while sitting
around q tWo~gaiion crock containing
alleged corn whisky. ice and lemons,
aeYen men were arraigned in Police
Court today and fined $40 each on
harges Of intoxicstion An eighth men,
0cr Of the party forfeited $40 collateral
The D7er told Judge Isaac r. Hit
that they were. unable 10 sleep because
n the bot weather and had gone out
in the alley 10 cool off
Officer Alez Freidberg Of the fourth
precinct told the court four Of the men
we're unconscious and the other four In
Q stupoY when he reached the scene In
response 10 telephone complaint
Those arrested gave their names as
Robert e. Hail. Elmer Scott, Jacob
piummer. john English Roy Madrigan
Anthony Henley, Earl Nash and James
j Collins.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-20
SLEMP ARRIVES
TO AID CAMPAIGN
G. 0. P. Headquarters Is Re-
ceiving Reports on Plans
for Drive.

The Hoover headquarters advisor
council here was enlarged by the ar
rival today of C. Bascom Slemp, Re-
publican national committeeman from
Virginia. former member of Congress
and former secretary to President Cool
idge. who viii sit-in for several weeks
as right-hand man TO Campaign Man
ager Work.
With the hosting of Hoover.s stand
ard IN the solid South by the ultra
dry forces at the Asheville conference,
under the leadership of Bishop Cannon
ana DR.. Barton, one of the first PROPOSE
TONS on which Mr., Slensp will counsel
Win the Hoover campaign Strategises is
campaign budget should be allocateci IN
break up the solid South. No definite
decision will be reached however. I'M
vi responsible parties who have been
listening IN at the ASheyille conference
ana nave been sounding out sentiment
IN the South have had an opportunity
to report.
Mr.. Slemp viii be adviser throughout
the entire campaign on all Questions sf-
tecting the South, and ii is still an omen
question whether a real effort will be
made TO set up Hoover center i'm the
South. around which the ultra -eiryS and
the anti-Smith forces can rally.
Encouraging news was brought 30 the
Hoover headquarters today hy Repre-
sentative Newton of Minnesota, who is
IN charge of the Western speakers
bureau, 10 the effect that the normal
Republican Vote in the farm belt viii
be cast for Hoover.
II was admitted at headquarters here
today that IN certain parts OF the co,ln-
Try the prohibition question must bs
4 strong issue in spite OF the fact tina.
chairman Work several weeks aao
issued a pronuneiamento that il would
not be an issue unless the issue Was
forced by the Democrats
Word has been received from the
state OF washington that Senator Dill.
while indorSing the Democratic plat
form ON water power. has decided 10
make his campaign in opposition 10 the
democratic plank ON prohibition. thus
hdicatlng that hone-dry issue would
De OF paramount interest in Washing
on State.
With plans progressing for the first
Nomens conference here az the Willard
lotel next Tuesday. Mrs. Alvin r. Hert.
iaee chairman of the national Commits
ee and director of the wouan's siivi-
ZION, announced today that second
conference viii be held In Chicago on
August for Middle Western national
and women.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-20
OFFICERS TRANSFERRED.
Col. g. M. Hoffman Sent to New
York City.

Col. George NJ. Hoffman, LIST En-
gineefs, has been relieved from duty at
Fort du Pont. Del. and ordered TO New
York City for duty as district engineer,
and also for duty with the Organized
Reserves Of the I'd Corps Area. Other
transfers are:
Mai Benjamin l.. Jacobson, Finance
Department, from this city 10 Port
Hayes Ohio. Maj, John II, Mendenhall.
Infantry from Panama Canal Zone 10
the I'd Division at Fort Sam i0us-
ton, Tex. Capt. Jesse X Freeman, 7th
Coast Artillery, from Fort Hancock, N.
j., to Port Monroe. Va. Capt. Charles
Stalsburg. Quartern9aster Corps, from
Fort Leonard Wood, Md, 10 san Fran
cisco; Capt John ID. Townsend, 26th
Infantry. from PlattHburg Barracks, N.
T., to San Juan, Porto Rico. and Sec
0nd Lieut. Carl 8. Grayboai. Infantry,
Port Eilstis. Va. has been detailed IN
the Air Corps and ordered to Brooks
Field, Tex, for training. .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-20
OVERHEAD BRIDGE
To BE PLANNED
North Tak0ma Structure Will
Cross B. & O. Tracks at
Fern Street.

Sidney r. Taliafarro, Commissioner
OF the District of Columbia, In letter
made public today by DR.. I.lewellyn Jor-
dan Of Takorna Park, says the En-
ginering Department Of the District viii
prepare plans during the coming year
for the Fern street overhead bridge
crossing the Baltimore a. Ohio Railroad
tracks in North Takoma.
According to the Commissioners let
ter. the work Of preparing plans for the
bridge viii be taken care Of by the newly
reorgsnized bridge department OF the
District government, without waiting for
the appropriation item in the 1880 bill
An overhead bridge at Fern street
long has been advocated by citizens Of
Takoma Park, ID. c.. and Takoma Park,
Nd. In his letter. Commissioner Talia-
ferro says that the Commissioners are
DESTROYS Of seeing all grade crossings in
the District CT Columbia eliminated as
soon as reasonably may be-
The letter also advises that the Micfi-
gan avenue viaduct Is first 10 be elm
mated urider the tentative program of
tf1e Commissioners unless changes are
deemed necessary by the Engineering
Department
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-20
HENRY R. EBERLY DIES:
ACTIVE LODGE WORKER
Was 32d Degree Mason. Member
of La Fayette Unit and Kali
lipolis Grotto.

Henry r. Eberly. 81, for Is years in
the plumbing business here and active
in fraternal organizations. died at his
residence. 1906 North Capitol street.
today. He had been seriously III for
about two weeks
Mr., Eherly was a thirty-second degree
Scottish Rite Mason. member of La
Fayette Lodge. No. 10. F, A. A. NJ.
and of Kallipolis Grotto He also was
member of the knights of Pythias.
the Odd Fellows, the Modern woodmen
of America and the Royal Neighhors.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs.
Martha K. Eberly. two sons, George r.
and Henry E. Eberly: daughter. Miss
Margaret f. Eberly. all of this city:
three brothers. Lewis E. and Victor Il.
Eherly. both of this city. and Herman f.
Eberly OF Chicago. and a sister. Mrs.
Gertrude Frederick of Baltimore.
Funeral services will be conducted at
the residence Monday afternoon at .
o clock. Rev, q. M Diffenderfer will
lnterment viii be in Cedar
HUI Cemetery, With Masonic rites at
the grave,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-20
TRUCK DRIVER INJURED.
Suffers Arm Fracture When Crowd
ed Or Road, lie Says.

While driving through West Potomac
Park early today 4 truck owned by the
Loudon Dairy Co and driven by II.
West White. 80 years old. 22i5 Four
tenth street, collided with q parked
automobile owned by Albert D. Owens.
A3if Brandywine street. White was
thrown TO the roadway, and was taken
TO Emergency Hospital IN the side car
Of Park Police Sergt n. r. Jenkins. He
was treated for bruises and fracture
Of the left arm, White informed the
park police that another car crowded
him Off the read.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-20
COOLIDGE TO HEAR
PLEA FOR WATERWAY
President Plans to Give Hearing
on Lake-to-Sea Pro-
posal.
ny lhe disseminated press.

by the Associated Press,
SUPERIOR, Wis, July 20.~-An en-
gagement 10 hear strong plea for the
ST. Lawrence waterway to the ocean was
ON President Coolidge's books today,
Harry l.. Robinson had an appointment
10 present the Chief Executive with a
communication of the City Council of
Washhurn stresStng the great ad-
vantages which would derive to the
whole Great Lakes region IL such a
project materialized.
"A proper outlet to and from the
sen" the communication said, will
insure new growth, new activity and a
degree OF prosperity greater than has
ever been known In this wonderful re-.
gion"
Pointing out that the Central Amer
lean State were not benefited by the
Panama Canal, the communication adds
that q lake-to-sea waterway would af~
feet directly one-third of the population
Of the United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-20
Mrs. Brimer Seeks Divorce.

Limited divorce Is asked In suit
hied by Ilieima G, Brimer, 1912 Massa-
thuseLls avenue northeast, against
Robert r Bflmer, manager Of an Ice
cream plant at S06 Rhode Island avenue
northeast. She charges cruelty and
neglect as well as interference of her
mother in-law Attorneys Block N
WardwelI appear for the wife. who tells
The court she Wsa married June 2, 1910,
and has one child.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-20
H0N0RED AT DINNER.
Retiring Stores Executives Are
Guests Of Business Friends.

Fourty-t0ur buyers and executives OF
the palais Royal Department Store were
present last night at farewell dinner
at the Columbia Country Club In honn
Of Howard Jewell. merchandising man
niger. and H. II, Giidehaus, advertis-
ing manager Of the store who are leav-
Ing Washington.
The dinner was given by the general
manager Of the store, A. II. Case. Rob
ert Buckley WAS toastmaster. Music
and dancing followed. Mr. Jewell has
taken position with Arm In provi-
denoe, and MIR. Gildehaus goes TO Pitts
bnrgh.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-20
sl0OCe0 Will Filed.

Mrs Nellie A. Goodwin who died July
2 ief' an estate valued AT more than
500. noe by the petition Of executors.
N. Belle ;5urd and Paul " KegSef. for
She probate 81 her will. SHE is survived
Iv hey cousins. NJ Belle Husd. Lucille
Wilkinson and George E0!iaad. :
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-20
Wonders il $4,000
Yearly Will Pay
d. c. Living Cost

Can a woman live in Washington
on salary of $4,000 year?
This question. was put before the
District Commissioners today by the
Interior Department, which referred
to them a letter from correspond
ent In Omaha, Nebr., asking for in
formation.
The writer said her problem is
how salary of $4,000 year in
Washington would compare with a
salary of $2.250 in Omaha.
The Commissioners planned to re-
fer the query to the Department of
Labor. which keeps statistics about
the cost of living in many cities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-20
Sues for Divorce.

Nstile J. Wilson, 20 RoxbOr0 place.
has flied aalt lor limited divorce from
Arthur H. Wilson, 1893 II street. She
charges cruelty and says her husband
has neglected 90 meet the payments on
their home since last March and she
fears foreclosure There Is one child.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-20
LOOK TOWARD MARCH 4.


The shade Of the forthcoming preai-
Dental Inauguration appeared before
The District Commissioners today for
the first time since the national polite
cal conventions In the forfi oiAa letter
from New York contractor Who Is
anxious to submit bids for the coustme-
ton Of reviewing stands along pennsyl-
vania avenue.
Daniel n, darges, secretary To the
Board Of Commissioners. who was di-
rected to reply 10 the communication.
said he intended 10 inform the con-
tractor that he should communicate
with the inaugural committee when 1t
II appointed after election.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-20
Air. Rail Line TO Open August is.

NEW YORK. July "a tlpa.-aThe frSt
unit OF the Nationwide air-ran pasSen-
ser service planned by TranSeontlnental
Air Transport, Inc, viii begin opera
ton about August Is, rnnneetmg the
East and Northwest, raul Henderson.
general manager OF the Transport Co,
announced yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-20
June Automobile
Production Runs
Ahead of Last Year
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
June automobile production in
the United States ran considerably
ahead of the output in the same
month last year. although the usual
seasonal decline made the months
total fan below that of May. The
that machines made In June num-
bered 3s6,7l4, against 32i ,967 In
June last year and 426.096 in May
Of the present year.
For the first six months OF 1928
American automobile production has
amounted to 2.20i $50 vehicles,
while the output for the same period
last year was 2.068 .a74.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-20
Dies OF swimming Iniurv.

Russell Diekerson. ealored. al. i54a
Marion street. died hast night in Freed
mems Hospital from injuries received
last Monday when he struck his head
While. diving in swimming pool at
lincoln, Md,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-07

Personalities not so familiar to
the public because they worked
for stars and remained themselves
obscure have also disappeared
from places where they were long
known and now leave only re-
membranes.
In some respects Will H. Page
was the most remarkable press
agent of his time, ruthless in sac
rifice, sometimes even OF friend
ships, in his pursuit of glory, not
for himself, but for the star he
undertook to exploit. His linz.
"Glorifying the American Girl, "
was an outstanding achievement
in terse theater expression and in
an assumption of high ideallstlc
motive. which, when it was first
printed, seemed arrant hypocrisy.
He came to be the highest-Sal-
aried press agent on the New York
pay rolls.
One of the most beloved men In
the theater world closed the desk
in his press bureau forever only
few days since. Dixie Hines sue
ceeded in establishing a conf
dence throughout the newspaper
world that made anything he sent
out welcome in every office. He
attempted no surprise brilliances,
worked faithfully for the interests