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Evening star., 1928-04-10
M'WlLLIAMS CHARGES
DROPPED IN COURT
DR.. Pierce and Others Decline to
Appear in Robbery Cases-Lewis
Offers Job.

The four cases against James c. Nc
Williams. brought back here from Bir-
minghanl, Ala. on March 20, charged
with larceny after trust, robbery, OBJ
tanning money under false pretenses and
unpaid board bill, IN which Rev. Jason
Noble Pierce, pastor Of the Presidents
church, figured as one Of the complain
ing witnesses, were nolle pressed today
by Assistant United States Attorney
Ralph Given, as all the complainants
but one refused to prosecute, and he
could not identify McWilliams as the
man who robbed him.
DR.. Pierce is said 10 have befriended
McWilliams on February 10 and 10 have
given him board. a suit OF clothes and
arranged for a friend, f. Roy Lewis, TO
give him a job as painter.
Lewis hired the man and advanced
him $50 on his salary. Then McWI-
lians is said by police to have left the
city. He is also alleged TO have held
I'D Richard F. Scott in his own apart
ment and robbed him Of $700 diamond
ring after Scott had taken him there
to give him something 10 eat.
This morning Or. Pierce sent word
that he would not appear as witness.
Lewis refused to prosecute and Scott de-
cIared that he could not identify Nc
Williams.
Now that McWilliams is again at
liberty, Lewis said this morning he VIII
give him another job as soon as he has
undergone needed medical treatment.
Evening star., 1928-04-10
PRESIDENT RETAINS
FARM BILL STAND
Indications Seen That He
Still Doubts Constitutional
ity of Fee Plan.
BY the Associated Press,

BY the Associated Press,
President Coolidge believes that Moth
ing has occurred to make the equaliza-
ton fee of the McNary-H -Haugen farm
relief bill conform to his ideas OF con-
stitutionality.
In the Presidents Judgment the bill
as now drafted contains a large num-
Der Of provisions he found necessary to
criticize in his Veto but chief among
these is the equalization fee.
Mr. Coolidge, however. is very anxious
that Congress take some kind of POSI-
tive action for the relief of the farmer
along the lines which he has consist
emily maintained in his messages TO
Congress and in public addresses.
Fess Forecasts Veto.
Another veto was predicted yesterday
afternoon by Senator Fess. Republican,
Ohio. but the political debate revolving
about the bill during the day was not
regarded by its sponsors as any him
drance TO early action.
The way was cleared for vote by
an agreement among Senators from the
cotton-producing States on series Of
amendments limiting the powers Of the
proposed farm board 10 impose the
equalization fee. With the approval OF
these changes another majority for the
bill was predicted.
The amendments would provide that
an advisory council be named for each
commodity. and would prohibit the
board from acting without the consent
of a majority Of the council. While
Senator McNary, Republican. Oregon.
author of the bin, looked with some
favor on the amendments he did not
commit himself
Denies Direct Word.
Fess' warning Of a veto, sounded in
the course of the debate on the floor OF
the Senate. stirred UP the Democrats
who asked If he spoke with authority
The Ohioan constantly replied that he
based his belief only on the sound
Judgment" Of the President and not on
any direct word from the White House
Argument again reyolved, for the
most part. about the equalization
fee. which Senator Fess contended was
unconstitutional. The Ohio Senator
who is regarded as one OF the admin
istration spokesmen in the Senate, de-
clared, however, that II the bill were
amended 10 eliminate the equalization
fee and TO make the crop insurance pro
vision applicable as a voluntary prop
oSition. he had little objection to 1t.
Under the amendments Of Senator
McKellar, which represent the views
Of several Southern Senators. advisory
councils would be named by the PreSi-
dent for each commodity. Each coun-
ell would have the power of recommend
ing 10 the board or yetoing suggestions
for imposition OF the equalization fee.
Evening star., 1928-04-10
YALE HEAD FAv0RS
HOOVER CANDIDACY
DR.. Angel Declares Secretary
Well Equipped for
Presidency.
Special Dispatch to The star.

Special Dispatch TO The Star.
NEW HAVEN. Conn, April l0.-Dr.
James r. Angel, president Of Yale
University. today declared emphaticany
for the nomination and election OF
Herbert Hoover as President OF the
United States.
DR.. Angel said:
The opportunity 70 elect Herbert
Hoover President of the United States
must appeal strongly 10 every citizen
who would see in that high Office men OF
broad vision, long training in public
Office and a practical idealism beyond
the touch of sordid political influences.
No living American in our generation
has faced such tremendous human
enterprises and carried them on to so
superb a conclusion. Few men have
had more intimate and extended knowl-
edge of the actual business Of the
Federal Government. and none is better
acquainted with the social and eco
homie problems OF our time. In instance
after instance his insight and jUdgmsn.
have been proved 10 be sound IF
nominated and elected fas he would Be-.
II nominatec), we should have as PreSi-
dent a man whose entire training for
the preceding Is years would De OF
direct and daily value II his dealing
With our national problems. Ir IS 70
be devoutly hoped that We may have
the opportunity 10 vote for him"
Evening star., 1928-04-10
THOMPSON CHOSEN
PRESIDENT OF ''Y"
Selection of Former Trade
Board Head Unanimous to
Succeed Thrift.

Huston Thompson. former chairman
of the Federal Trade Commission, was
unanimously elected president OF the
Washington. Y. M. G. A. last night in
the boardroom at 1886 G. street
MIR. Thompson succeeds Hugh A.
Thrift, who has filled the Office for the
past five wears and who was not a cam
didate for reelection. The new presi-
dent will be installed April 30 The
retiring president will remain on the
board of managers as director.
In a brief address of acceptance Mr..
Thompson told of his deep interest in
Y. M. C. A. work and he pledged him.
self to promote the growth and welfare
of the local organization. Mr.. Thrift
vas given vote of thanks for his
service.
Others Reelected.
All other officers were reelected as
follows: Coleman Jennings. first vice
president; DR.. Arthur &. Christie, Sec
ond vice president: w. II. Kerr. record
and George w. Ofutt, assistant
treasurer
Three new directors were elected to
fill vacancies and six other members
of the board whose terms expire with
the end Of the month were reelected.
The new directors are A. w. Defen-
derfer, who succeeds II. l.. Rust. jr.,
resigned, and John w Hardell and c..
H. Tompkins, who will fill vacancies
that have existed for some time. Di-
rectors reelected are c. A. Aspinwall,
c. T. Kingsbury M. o. Chance, w. S.
Corby, William H. Hill and George A..
Lewis.
Nominations we're made by a spe-
IL af
c. Christie, p. NJ. Anderson DIR. e. M.
Ellison. Thomas J. Frailey and F. M
Nettleship.
Active in Work Here.
The elections last night did not affect
the Offices of general secretary, held
by William Knowles Cooper, or of as
sociate general secretary, occupied by
Leonard w. De Cast.
Mr.. Thompson long has been a mem
ber of the board of directors of the
Y. M. c. A. and has had prominent
part in its activities here. He has
been resident of Washington since
1918 and has been active in civic and
church circles. Welfare work for young
people has been a hobby with him.
| and he has maintained official con-
nections with the Y. M. G. A, and the
Boy Scouts during his residence here.
Previous 10 his service on the Federal
| Trade Commission he was an Assistant
United States Attorney General and
Assistant Attorney General of Colorado.
He is the son Of clergyman and is
| a member of the Church of the Cove
nant.
Annual reports Of the officers of the
Y. M. c. A. will be presented at the
May directors meeting, which follows
closely the end Of the fiscal year.
April 3d.
Evening star., 1928-04-10

Continued from First Page
ter Johnson on the slab will loom the
athletic frame OF Washington's new
pitcher. Milton CASTOR. The absence
of the beloved Big Train" was deeply
felt by those who recalled that not
for u years in the past has Walter
failed TO have prominent part in the
opening ceremonies,
Today the former Washington pitcher
the greatest Of them all~lics on n
cot in Emergency Hospital, recovering
from the serious after~eifects OF an at
tack OF influenza.
Dedicated To Coolidge.
An unusual feature OF the presidcn-
tial ceremonies this afternoon will be
the playing for the first time III this
country OF a new march dedicated To
President Coolidge by the noted lion
duran composer Ignacio Galeano. The
march Is named Tor Mr.. Coolidge.
Early arrivals at The park were en-
tertained by lively popular airs rem
dered by G0ldman's Band. which kept
The fans In good spirits until the ar
rival Of the Army musicians.
The spectators occupied themselves
before the time for starting the game
IN discussing possibilities OF Hucky
Harris outfit In the ensuing pennant
race and IN meditating upon the capa-
bilities OF the Nationals new line-up
CASTOR, IL was recalled, was secured
from st Louis last Winter In IA trade
He was 10 oppose Danny McFayden
Joe Judge was due To hold dawn the
first sack in place Of Sisler, Sammy
West was TO go into center field Tate
was 10 function behind the plate, nillis
10 cayOrt at short and Reeves To hold
down the keystone bag.
West la taking 1ria Speakers place
and Benny Tate IL substituting for
Muddy Huel, whose throwing arm III
not III shape Manager Harris was not
10 start the game because ot an In
lufed foot
The game here was 10 bc the only
one IN either league Tomorrow the
Washington team viii hop 10 Boston foi
the second game OF the series
Hot coffee and dog" sandwiches were
Ia great demand today due 10 the
chilly weather Thousands of the II.
Iustri0ua dogs" were sacrificed prior
"a the game, and thousands more were
ready 10 go 10 the slaughter this after
Evening star., 1928-04-10
DAM BREAK ADDS
VERMONT FLOOD
Village Is Threatened for
Time as Connecticut
River Rises.
BY the Associated Press.


WELLS RIVER. Vt. April l0.~-A
bursting dam at Gilman, 35 miles north
Of here. caused passing alarm early to-
day. but aside from a short~liyed rise
in the already swollen waters Of the
Connecticut River was not believed 10
have had serious. consequences.
The dam, the property Of the Gilman
Paper Co, extended across the river
between 200 and 800 feet and was about
80 feet high Late yesterday after
noon the water had risen 10 a point
o feet above the top Of the dam
wall or 2 feet higher than during
the DISASTROUS floods Of last Eoyember.
The barrier went out shortly before
midnight, but because Of the already
swollen condition Of the river imme-
diateiy below It.. the resultant wave
was not thought 10 have seriously ar
fected the situation
A check at Barnet 10 miles above
here, and RYegate, miles 10 the north,
showed that although the river rose
between 10 and II inches shortly after
the dam broke, the water quickly re"
ceded. and early today was no higher
than late yesterday afternoon when the
danger stage vas considered to nave
been past
Some apprehension was felt for
farmers adjacent 10 the river banks be-
tween Gilman and Barnet. but they had
been on the alert for two days because
Of the flooded condition of the Con
neGticut. due Ia the unreasonable
warmth III last week Many farmers
had removed their household goods and
live stock ~ safety
Both Iunenbefg IN the town 0f dil~
man and Barnet are situated consider
ably above The bed ~ The river, and for
that reason had little u fear from the
dam,
Evening star., 1928-04-10
CAPT. R. G. MOSS BURIED

Funeral services were held In the
Arlington National Cemetery yesterday
United states Infantry, who died at
Columbus, aa., last Friday,
Capt. Moss was born III Annapolis,
Md, November Z. 1891, and was d mem~
ber OF the Maryland National Guard,
when appointed a second lieutenant OF
Infantry III the Regular Army, Novem-
ber. 1915. During the World War he
was attached to the aath Infantry and
was officially cited for gallantry IN ac"
ton at Franauet Farm France In July,
1919, and at Cumei, France, IN the fol-
lowing Oetnhar.
Evening star., 1928-04-10
272 PROPERTIES SOLD
FOR MONTGOMERY TAXES
County Commissioners Buy in Half
of Offerings ~ Public
Auction.
E..a.-.l E...nataa " ghe slat.

Efyff#Gf sFaFt5afF W AaE Et@f
ROCKVILLE, No hpfH 10 -Becaube
If nor payment of state and county
taxea fof fh4 Yeag Whlen bfgsg July ]
gaet, ZTz pieces II Montgomery County
peal estate were 6oId ~ public auction
here yesterday 4ldet t0s dlrectlpa u
County ggeafUrrg J. Poorest WaiEer.
They iLClgGeG Improved snd unjm~
yro4ee property lu a.l parts II the
county and represented approximately
as G9g .u taxes. interest and cosfs due
TIE aloclgg Nas mt very spirited snd
MOS ~ U9e property brought only
isxes interest and cDsfk About half
e. what vas offered HaE bought Dy the
county commissioners,
The Ast u GeHHq4fnts Was fhe
largest for long time he law allows
$50 yesfs for redemption ~ property
thus sold
Evening star., 1928-04-10
KELLOGG SEES GAIN
FOR WORLD PEACE
Cites French Agreement to
Submit Plan to Four
Others.

BY the Associated Press.
Satisfactory progress Is being made.
in the opinion Of Secretary Kellogg,
toward the proposed worldwide treaty
binding the nations not 10 resort to war.
Mr.. Kellogg is particularly pleased
with the agreement of Foreign Minister
BRAND of France 10 submit TO the Brit
ish. German. Italian and Japanese gov
ernmentS the correspondence which has
passed between France and the United
States on the subject.
Data This Week.
These four governments. Mr. Kellogg
said yesterday, will be furnished some
time this week with copies of the cor
respondence Some time must pass, 1t
is expe ted. before their views can be
presented to the French and American
governments Great Britain will re-
qlire time for consulting her Self-gov-
erning dominions. Canada. Australia,
New Zealand and South Africa.
While the four governments TO be in
vited were thought to have been fur
nished unoiflciaily with the correspond
ence. ii developed today that one of them
has failed TO receive one Of the notes.
This is being sent by cable, The entire
correspondence data have just been
printed III pampLlIet form by lEle olale
Department.
Bears Qualifications.
The views of Secretary Kellogg on the
proposed treaty as outlined by him in an
address before the council on foreign re-
lations at New York. March Is. we're
sent to the diplomatic representatives of
the United States by cable and are
available 10 the four foreign Offices as
a supplemental document. Mr.. Kellogg
at that time declared any exception or
qualification TO stipulate when nations
are justified in going TO war with one
another would greatly weaken the effect
of the treaty and virtually destroy its
positive value AS a guarantee Of peace.
His objections TO limiting the scope Of
the treaty he said, were based on a
very real disinclination to se2 the ideal
Of world peace qualified in any way.
Evening star., 1928-04-10
BOY SERIOUSLY HURT
WHEN STRUCK BY AUTO
John H0llingsworth. IL, Suasrs
Fractured Skull at Balls
ton, Va.
Special n,spatea ,o Eee Ssar.

RAllSioN, Va. April i0.~-JeAn
holhngSWorth, n-year~old Scn 81 Ny
and MrS, Charles II. HolllngSwcrtA ~
taiS place, WAS seriously injured yeN-
terday afternoon. when Sgr0cS ey an
aOtoalceile driven by pr, c. A. Ransom
III Falls Church.
The accident occurred when the Noy
was CROSSING the gSNad on an STgand tcr
MS mother, te VAS rushed 50 EuSf-
gency Hospital IN WaS0iaggOn. by pg,
Ransom Az the hospital today /. MAS
said that the eayS skull WAS fractured
ANA his tecoVery IS doubtful CVSlN{Y
efttcers. who Investigated &he case, eN-
pieSSed the opinion that II Mas an un~
aVoidahse aectdvn&. They declared tAag
Dr, Ransom Mas travelling ag a slow
rate oi speed, HE VAS n0g held,
Evening star., 1928-04-10
Officers Transferred.

Lieut. Col Frank G. Burnett, War
Department General STAFF, has been or
dered TO San Francisco for duty at
headquarters, 9th Corps Area, and Mai
Paul j. Meler, Infantry from the Army
War College TO the General Service
Schools, Fort Leavenworth, Kans.
Evening star., 1928-04-10
Sailor Hurt in Crash

SUFFOLK, Va, hpT1i 10 m - Samuel
J., YeaTout II ChleamaQgs. Ga. a
sailor at tHe Hampton hOads station,
b. 40 4 critical condition a. Ports
gaoata hosp,tl ~ tqe result ~ 8 col-
I163ou Be'Eeen has motor eyeie sad 81
automobile dElPeu Dy a MF Kirkland
Df AsexabcTls near here Saturday night.
ae&r9Ut rs esd " nase prqkep neck.
Evening star., 1928-04-10
GEORGE SPEAKS TODAY.
Senator Scheduled in North Caro-
lima and Oklahoma.

Senator George OF Georgia. who has
been Endorsed by the Democrats of his
State for the presidential nomination.
left here last night for Goldsboro. N. c..
where he will address the annual dinner
Of the members Of the Eastern Carolina
Chamber Of Commerce at noon today.
From GoldsboTo Senator George will
go directly TO Tulsa, Okla, where he Is
10 speak at the jefferson day banquet
OF the Democratic Club OF Oklahoma.
Evening star., 1928-04-10
State Delegates Boom Borah.

POCATEIIc, Idaho. Apigg 10 tS9,-.
A movement TO hdegsa Senatog BoEah
aS the choice of his home State toT
President was under way among the
SeO-eda delegates assembled tor tha
Idaho Republican convention here to-
day, Idaho win send II delegates 90
the national convention &C Kansas Cay.
Evening star., 1928-04-10

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500 per cent of assessed value. and the
average asking price was 200 per cent.
Condemnation proceedings have been
requested and the matter Is now In the
hands Of the Department Of Justice.
Mr.. Murphy explained that II this
property is taken under condemnation
the appropriation for building can be
made in the next session OF Congress
without causing any delay, so mat the
work Of erecting the buildings may start
next Spring.
An unezpended balance Of ap-
pfozimately SIS $50 Of the appropriation
under which the committee on revision
Of tie laws is continuing the compila-
ton and codlflcatlOn Of laws relating
10 the District is reappropriated. Mr.
Murphy explained that with TINS sum
the cOdiilcatiOn will be ready for sub
mission at the next session Of Congress,
The total cost of this cooiflcatlon,
with index and ancillaries, win be
s25 600. of which sl9.i52 has been app
Dropriated. In his report 10 the House
Today SIR. Murphy paid tribute 10 the
services Of the late Joel Graybon, VINO
Tor more than SO years was an expert
and efficient empioye ln the House
document room H. recommended that
the present superintendent, Elmer n.
Lewis, who has been in tlte document
room for nearly 10 years and years
AZ superintendent, be- made permanent
einploye, IN order thai there might be
SUCH peTmaneucy Df tenure az would
assure the House continuous eiilcient
aefvicrg such as were rendered by Mr
Orayson.
Tie compensation Of eight employees
In the House post once N Increased.
as Is also the compensation of Elx ON
cisl reporters Of proceedings In the
HoG6e.
New Library Positions.
The bill carries aD item of $4,000
Tor purchase of the painting known as
peace" now in the room of the com
fnsttne 0n naval affairs, owned by the
heirs pf the painter, Walter l.. Dean.
which has been lD the possession of The
Government tor many years.
Appropriations are recommended Tor
~ usW pogil!0ns IN the Library oi
Congress 81 a Total Gt $s7 $50
~ the Government Printing once
approximately 90 employees, heretofore
covered under the classification act,
8ii becoiDe compensated under The
Kieaa act which Is applicable 10 ali
other employees In this establishment
Ibis IL Ia accordance with the recent
decision by the controller general.
gi,e sum of 81 900 IL allowed for the
! tB1ease u pay II approximately 100
/ laDgfers IN The office III The Enperin
/ Ienceut ~ documents and s22 900 Ia
allowed ~ provide for Increased per-
soHj3ei ~ bring the handling and dis
Of is
! pamphlets Ip ~ date snd ~ care for
the increased number II publications
anticipated duElG tRs ns1t .tseAl yfaE
Evening star., 1928-04-10
French Flyers Reach Calcutta.

CALCUTTA. Apru 10 --pleu-
donne CoStes and Joseph Lehrix. hon,e~
ward bound from their long flight,
which Is carrying them around The
world, arrived at Calcutta at $50 pm,
from Hanoi, Freuch tndO~Chma.
Evening star., 1928-04-10
BAND CONCERT.
IAlIAAN

by the United States Soldiers Homie
Rand orchestra, at STANLEY Hall, at
a,aO O'Clock. John 3, Nj, zimmerman,
bandmastcr
March. GOOD Luck" ".........,..V Vieta
Overture, "Italienne" ...,..<..,g gereo
Suite Characteristic, Norwegian
Scenes" .,........,... Schyt(e
Melange, "Folk Songs of
Germany" .,.,....+.,. Margis~ Berger
Fox trot, THE Bells OF St Marys,~
Adams
Waltz, "Aut WlederSehn" 9, Nreenherg
Finale, Dear, Oh Night like
This" Observation-Disclosures. ConraA
"Ihe ssas spapglsa Aaansg..
Evening star., 1928-04-10
FLOOD WATERS RECEDE.

MONTREAL, Apul 10 ~ Flood
waters, which had taken siz lives and
caused large property damage IN The
provinces ~ Quebee, Ontario and New
Brunswick acre reeedlna today ~ cold
weather settled down, checking seasonal
iuElLiuR of les and SNOW
Evening star., 1928-04-10
LABOR BODY RAPS
MARKET SITE BILL
Believes Farmers Facility
May Become Wholesale Only.
Tydings Inquisitive.

Stressing the argument that the
Farmers Market should be placed
where 1t would be convenient for retail
buyers and near the center of popula-
| ton. the Central Labor Union last night
| went on record against the bill now
pending in the Senate for purchase Of
the Southwest site.
The resolutions adopted by the labor
organization set forth that the Farm
ers' Market heretofore has been con-
Quoted both for retail and wholesale
business and declare that the bill
which has passed the House would make
| lt wholesale market.
| Another new development yesterday
| In the market discussion was the max
ing public by Senator Tydings, Demo-
crat, Of Maryland OF correspondence
with the District Commissioners. in
which he asked the city heads three
questions, as follows:
Three Questions Asked.
81. Are you in favor of making the
| Farmers Produce Market a wholesale
market as provided in page 2, line 5, Of
the bill?
-. Taking for granted that your rec
ommendation OF temporary site for
the Farmers Produce Market between
Sixth and Seventh streets northwest
contemplates that 1t Is intended To con-
tinue the Farmers Market as combi-
nation wholesale and retail market as
at present operated. when moved to the
permanent Southwest site. as provided
for in the Stalker BILL will the market
automatically revert to exclusive whole-
sale transactions?
"3 What is the present status OF the
Commissioners study of the known
need I'm the near future OF large new
| food and produce distribution center.
affecting not only the Farmers Market,
but the commission and other mer-
chants and perhaps the Center Mar
ket?"
Reply of Commissioners.
The Commissioners made the follow
ing reply, in part. - -.
missloners after considerable study OF
the subject including public hearing.
made lengthy report to Congress on
December IS. 1927. respecting the mar
ket situation. Since that time the Com
| missioners have made no particular
| study of the situation, and believe that
| there is nothing which they can prop
erly add at this time to the report made
10 Congress"
In response 10 this Senator Tydings
has addressed another letter TO the
Commissioners, IN which he said, III
part;
Holds Views Important.
I'm this particular case consider
your views OF more than ordinary im~
portance because your report on the
market situation, dated December 10,
1927, In used AS the foundation of the
District committees favorable report
( - t.,k.r "A lHfRF
III your report you state;
"'It is generally agreed that It is de-
sirable TO all concerned To encourage
the retail feature OF the Farmers Mar
ket,'
"The bill provided just the opposite
III r. a20a page 2. line 81 To be
used and occupied by the District OF
Columbia as and for the purposes OF a
Wholesale farmers produce market,
Evening star., 1928-04-10

To prevent workingmen spending
their wages for drink all saloons in
Chile are shut down Saturday and kept
closed until Monday noon.