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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-16
Finds Columbus Men Used Gross Bows,
Not Guns, in Fighting With Indians

flying arrows, while the Indians had no
such means of defense. The records
which he has examined, Mr.. Kreiger
says, do not indicate that the sailors
had any defense except these shields,
although the officers wore armor.
In the one conflict which took place
between Columbus men and the natives,
Mr.. Kreiger finds, the Indians carried
ropes with which they intended to tie
up the white men and cook them alive
Although they were not cannibals in
the sense that they had any great liking
for human flesh, they did roast and eat
prisoners captured in battle.
Although the cross bow and the shield
contributed greatly to the mastery OBJ
tanned by the white men, according to
Mr. Kreiger, the downfall of the In
dams was due chiefly to the overwhelm-
ing fear which they felt. Thus In the
one conflict which attended Columbus
first voyage seven Spaniards put SIS In
dams on the run by wounding two OF
them. Later Columbus brought With
him a still more effective means OF
fighting-bloodhou trained TO tear
their victims to pieces.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-16

II wasn't gunpowder that subdued
the Indians Whenl they first clashed
with white men--but better bows and
arrows.
The crews of Columbus actually were
armed with cross bows and not guns
when they landed on San Domingo, &C
cording to H. F. Kreiger of the Smith
sonian Institution, who is making a
study Of the condition of the aborigines
when they came into contact with
Europeans. But the cross bows were
such as had been used in European
battles and had a considerably greater
range than the Indian bows.
Although Columbus ships carried
cannon, Mr.. Kreiger finds. there were
only a few smaller guns, which at that
time we're not as efficient weapons as
cross bows. The bow could be dis
charged more rapidly and probably did
more damage.
In addition, he finds. the white men
carried steel swords and spears with
metal tips, whereas the Indians had
only wooden swords. But the chief adj
vantage of the white men over the In
dians lay in the wooden shields they
carried with which they could catch the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-16
YOUNG WOMEN UNITE.

Form Committee to Aid in Hoover
Campaign.
A young womens Republican COM
nittee is being organized as a part
of the womans division of the Hoover
and Curtis Club of the Republican State
committee for the District. Mrs. Viz
GINA White Speel has announced the
appointment of Miss Florence F. Keys
as chairman of this committee.
The committee will be composed OF a
representative group of young women,
including debutantes and Subdebu-
tantes. The committees plans will be
worked out at an early date.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-16
Woman Sues Power Company.

Fannie Miller, 1000 Quebec place, filed
suit yesterday in the District Supreme
Court to recover $4,000 damages from
the Potomac Electric Power Co. for an
alleged assault by one of its employees.
According to the declaration, filed
through Attorney Abner Siegal, an en-
ploye, named Haywood Saunders
August % struck the plaintiff in the
face causing her to fall violently to the
ground and to injure her back. He also
used vile language, the plaintiff claims,
while making the alleged assault.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-16
SENDS CONGRATULATIONS.
Maj. Gen. Stephan Forwards Greetings
To Rifle Team.

The rifle team headed by Capt. j. c.
Jensen, Ordnance Department. which
represented the National Guard of the
District of Columbia at the national
matches at Camp Perry, Ohio, last night
was telegraphed the congratulations OF
Maj Gen. Anton Stephan, commanding
the local Guard, for their good work on
the firing line
Congratulations to you and all mem
bers of the team ON the victory" Gen.
Stephan wired TO Capt. Jensen. En-
tire organization very proud of the
team and its achievement Express my
appreciation of splendid work to each
team member"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-16
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, September 15.-A letter
mislaid IS years ago and believed lost
has become the basis for two $780,
600 suits against an Omaha, Nebr.,
creamery.
The letter was written in 1893 to
Charles C. Dempsey, then an employe
of the Fairmont creamery, setting
forth an agreement by which the COM
pany was to set aside 1000 in capital
stock for Dempsey and four other en-
ployes, who had sought an increase in
wages. The men we're to remain with
the company for five more years. at
the end of which time, the letter said,
they would receive the ST. 900 in stock
Mr.. Dempsey put the letter away, and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-16
43 SWIMMERS ENTER
ST. LAWRENCE DERBY
Georges Michel Favorite to Win
39-Mile Test, Starting From
Montreal Today. s.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
MONTREAL, Quebec, September Is.
The energies of any marathon swim
mers who have any energy left will turn
tomorrow toward conquering the ST..
Lawrence River for 80 miles from Mon
treal to Sorel. Quebec. Forty-three
swimmers. including the cream of the
talent that failed to conquer the IS
mile crawl through Lake Torontos ice
waters. have entered the grind.
The favorite is Georges Michel pudgy
baker from Paris, and record holder for
the English Channel swim, who lasted
longest of all In the Toronto waters
Byron Summers, the flying fish" from
California, is considered his chief rival
although dozen nations will be repre-
scented in the swim.
A dozen women have entered the
race
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-16
Held for Reckless Driving.

George Henderson, 81, colored, 1886
Fourteenth street, was arrested ON a
charge of reckless driving after an auto
mobile he was driving struck the rear
of an automobile operated by Mrs.
Mamie Lee Nicholson, Sc, 1901 Hamilton
street, in the 2400 block of Eighteenth
street. yesterday afternoon. john
Contee, 20, colored. 925 p street. COM
parlion of He'.11ccTTSon's, was arrested al
The same time on charge Of disorderly
conduct .-.--.-..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-16
Heads Agriculture Division.

Eric Englund, special assistant to
Secretary Jardine of the Department of
Agriculture, it was announced last
night, has been placed in charge Of
the division of agricultural finance,
Bureau of Agricultural Economics, Of
that department. He has been assoc:-
ated with the department for about 10
Years
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-16
Former Honolulu Official Dies.

COLUMBUS. Miss, September Is CP).
Malcolm Franklin. collector for the
port of Honolulu during the Wilson ad-
ministration and close friend OF the
wartime President, died here today
af..ec- several months illness. Mr..
Franklin, an attorney, had represented
Lowndes County in the State Senate for
La Nears
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-16
ESTHER D. DU POINT
WEEDS WEST POINTER
Daughter of Lammot du Pont
Keeps Family Tradition Of
Not Marrying Wealth.
BY the Associated Press.

ny tne Associated FIeSo
WILMINGTON. Del, September Is.
Fulfilling a family tradition that
none of the du Pont daughters marry
great wealth, Miss Esther D. du Pont
today became the bride of Campbell
Weir. West Point graduate and a
former employee in the du Pont offices.
The bride is the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Lammot du Pont, the former
being president of the E. l. du Pont &c
Nemours Co. and the bridegroom is
the son of Mrs. Henderson Weir. They
will spend their honeymoon aboard and
then Mr.. Weir will be associated with
the Bellanca Airplane Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-16
Reports Ring Theft.

The theft of diamond ring valued
at $500 was reported to police of the
third precinct last night by James A.
Fahy OF the John Marshall apartment
1920 X street. He said his apartment
was entered yesterday during his abb
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-16
KELLY RECOVERING.
New Yorker Found Dazed In Ashe-
willie Improves.

ASHVILLE, N. c., September IS tAo).
Edward B. Kelly, New York business
man, who was found in dazed condi-
ton Thursday night after his disap-
pearance from his home here two days
earlier, was steadily improving today
and physicians were hopeful that he
would regain consciousness in few
hours.
Thursday night he has recovered suf-
flciently at intervals to attempt to speak
but thus far has been unable to give
any account of his disappearance or the
series Of events that followed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-16
WEATHER HOLDS ROMA.
Plane sPostpones Flight to Italy,
Scheduled for Today.

OLD ORCHARD, Me, September IS
R.-Cesare Sabelli, co-pilot and an
owner Of the airplane Roma, said to-
night that the plane would not take
off tomorrow on its proposed nonstop
flight to Rome.
He said that weather authorities IN
New York had advised against start
ing the flight tomorrow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-16

Dock workers at Brest, France, re-
Gently struck for more wages.
The Washington times., 1928-03-07
ROADS EXHIBIT
At D. c. SHOW

Exhibits Of interest to the mo.
torist viii be included in the fourth
annual Industrial exposition which
the Chamber Of Commerce will open
next Monday at the. Auditorium.
A feature Of these displays will
be an extensive section prepared by
the Department Of Agriculture, q
large portion Of which will be con.
tributed by the Bureau Of Public
Roads.
The outstanding attraction in the
bureaus exhibit will be the cleo
trically lighted pictorial representa-.
ton Of United States Highway, No.
40, the main transcontinentaI route.
This will have on 1t continuous
trail Of flashing electric lights for d
length OF "a feet. Pertinent facts
concerning this highway also will
be set forth. For instance, it will
be stated that Highway No. 40, is
paved continuously from Whining
ton, DEL, to st. Marys, Kan, dis.
lance Of 1924 miles, and unimproved
for less than II per cent of its total
length of 3,206 miles.
In addition to this feature will be
five booths which will tell graph.
cally the benefits Of good roads.
The Washington times., 1928-03-07

Red lead or shellac may be used
to stop small leak in the gasoline
tank.
Loose, crushed stone il about the
worst kind Of road covering to
drive tires over.
The Washington times., 1928-03-07

of the automctlve industry today.
eft ii impossible, Of course, to
determine the extent Of the so-cailed
woman's influence in motor car
design" he says, 'sbut there is no
questioning that it has been great
and is destined, perhaps, to be even
greater. Men, too, like lstyle. I'M
failing performance and driving
case, the three outstanding qualities
of today's automobiles which have
come into being coincidentaily with
woman's entrance into motoring, IL
not altogether because OF 1t. The
salon has served to demonstrate
anew that the woman of the family
plays most significant part In
selecting the car and that she does
it with an increasingly notable
degree Of discrimination"
The CadialIac- IaSalle salon, which
will be continued in the espe-
cialIy decorated showrooms at 113s
Connecticut Avenue until Saturday
night, undoubtedly viii break atte1l.
dance records established in the
past at these semf.annual displays
of the Cadillac company's large and
colorful line.
The Washington times., 1928-03-07

priced cars are just becoming ac'
quainted \. it'll the meaning of the
peculiar arrangement of the inside
Of the radiator. This, they are
learning, is a wind-tunnel to pro-
vide more efficient type Of air
cooling In conjunction with i'm.
proved water cooling. A shroud
built around the fan concentrates
air. upon the cylinder block. thus
increasing the cooling effect where
most needed and minimizing II
where 1t is not required. such as
at the carburetor and around the
various engine accessories.
Il was not until afted he had
driven his 1928 car a few weeks
that q friend pointed out to one
buyer the transverse type. Of spring
used on the rear.
Even greater surprises are OBJ
tanned when the new buyers take
their cars out on the open highway
and when they come to perform
some Of the conventional operations
In servicing.
copyright 1929
The Washington times., 1928-03-07

accustomed to that they. are a sur
prise indeed. Tor those who may
not understand the principle Of the
air brake as used for passenger cars
at the moment, 1t should be explained
that 1t is Of the booster type. That
Is, suction created by the engine Is
utilized to produce q partial vacuum
in q special cylinder. Air at atmos-
pheric pressure acts upon the ex-
posed side Of piston with the result
that G. force equal to two-thirds Of
the final pull on the brake rods IL
provided.
FOtIr-Speed TransmissiOns
Today, the car market boasts OF
seven distinct chassis models equip
ped with four-speed transmissions.
One car s. Jws q chassis lubricating
system operated automatically by
heat from the exhaust. Other cars
reveal dow draft manifolding, alumni
mum heads, oil electors. to prevent
scuffing the cylinders when the en-.
CINE is cold, and q host Of other unex-
expected developments. Owners are
SURPRISED to discover that the upper
water hose from the engine runs to
the side Of the radiator instead of to
the top, as has been the rule for
years. This is their first introduc.
ton to cross-flow radiation.
One owner who has not yet re-
ceived the new car he has ordered
recently saw the same model on the
street and noticed for the first time
the unusually wide tenders. It hap
pened to be rainy day, and only
then did he realize how much OF a
protection for the body are wide
tenders.
Another owner who already has
Travelled far In his new automo-
bile notes with satisfaction that the
back of the body and the rear
window do not become Undiscovered
when he Is driving fast In the
rain. This, he finds, is due to the
use Of a special shield over the
gas tank and the rear end which
serves to break up. the vacuum
which develops in the wake Of q
speeding car.
Buyers of one of the lowest
The Washington times., 1928-03-07

Every day thousands OF motorists
are experiencing thrills which they
did not have time TO enjoy when
taking demonstrations. The me.
chanical minded are lifting the
hood to find countless new innova'
tons. Even those who are content
to let the service man do the heavy
work are agreeably surprised to
learn that many things have been
done TO make the new cars easier
to maintain.
The development is all the more
astonishing to car buyers because
an impression was current to the
effect that the 1928 car was better
merely In refinements. Better look.
ing, Of course; and lower priced.
But not very different under the
hood. That is why actual owner
ship Of the '29's, has brought with
It q new type of pleasure.
Involved Brakes
Most motorists expected thar
four-wheel brakes would be uni.
versal this year, but only handful
anticipated such radical changes In
brake construction and perform
ance as they are finding on their
purchases. One new system is a
cross between a hydraulic and O
mechanical layout. That Is, the &C
ton Ia mechanical, but the draw
cables are carried In flexible tubes
much the same az those used to
carry fluid brake lines of q by
drau1ic system. Another system OF
the mechanical type is so designed
that no universal joints are used
between the front brakes and the
rods which operate them. Some
cars show hydraulic systems Of the
improved low pressure type which
are so easy to operate that the
weight Of the foot alone win slow
down the car.
OF course, q number OF 1923 car
buyers are driving machines with
the ng.heralded air brakes. It is
true that these brakes are not
strictly the compressed air type
found on some Of the buses and on
street cars and railroad equipment,
but they are so different from any.
thing the average fnotorist has been
The Washington times., 1928-03-07
Impressive Six G linderP Performance
aflts MostZmpresstDe Price

Power and hish-speed endurance
smOothness and flexibility-reliabiIity,
economy and safety -. here, truly,
10 impressive six-eIyinder performance
at les most impressive price! PerfOr.
nance that no other low-prieed six
can pOssibly offer. Performances that
IL made even more delightful By vivid
new styIe-~by' the luxury Of new Fisher
bodies--and by the convenience Of such
unexpected features az cOincidental
transmission and ignition lock, gAsO-
line gauge on instrument panel, and
fitting beam headlights with foot control.
See this lowest priced General Motors
Six at any of the dealers listed below.
Drive it. Compare it with any other
car a., or near its priee--and you will
know why everyone says il 10 the big
geSt, most beautiful, most modern six
ever offered at $745!
The Washington times., 1928-03-07

PERFORMANCE--That's the outstand-
ing factor in the sensational success Of
the New Serie9 Pontiac Six And real
six-eylinder performance, tool
The power and high-speed endurance
Of the largest engine used in any six Of
its price class.
The smoothness and flexibility assured
by the CMR cylinder hsad-that fa-
mOus General Motors Research Develop
ment available on no other low-prised
az.
The reliability, economy and safety FS-.
SuLting from numerous other great new
advaneements in desiSn-the cross-flow
radiator with thermostat control, Inn
proved manifolding and earburetor with
aeeelerating pump, "dOwn draft" crank.
ease ventilation, fuel pump with gasO-
line filter and four-wheel brakes.
The Washington times., 1928-03-07
Women Pred0n1i11nte
At Cadillac Display

As evidence of the fact that women are taking an
increasingly prominent role if not predominant one in the
selection OF the fam motor the current exhibit
ton of the latest Cadillac and LaSae models the spring
salon of the Washington Cadillac Company might be cited
Since the opening Of the salon last Saturday night day
The Washington times., 1928-03-07
Changes In 1928 Cars
Surprise OlDners
By J. LEO sUGRUE
Times AutomsbIIe Editor

Double surprises are becoming rule for the motor this
rear.
Moorwse America regarded itself fortunate when the new
cars were Surprises but few OF
those who marveed at 1928 creations guessed that there
would be SO many additional surprises when they took delivery
of &ha mod
The Washington times., 1928-03-07

Sdn0S VI SPCCbdOOI0 AnGI EuSCe
Commenting on the fact, Rudolph
Jose, president Of the company, de.
clares 1t is significant OF the cause
that led to the style effects and
keen competition in exterior design
to be noticed in every branch OF
The Washington times., 1928-03-07
JORDAN TAKES
ASSOCIATE

Announcement was made today
by Edward 8. Jordan. president az
the Jordan Motor Car COMPANY,
Inc, that Edward Yer Linden,
recognized as one of the ablest
executives in the AUTOMOBILES in.
dustry, had become associated with
him in the management OF the
Jordan Company as chairman Of
the executive committee and mem.
Der Of the board.
Mr.. Yer Linden began service
Monday.
Mr.. Yer Linden, whose exper.
fence in manufacturing. finance
and plant direction covers the en-.
tire period Of the development 81
the industry, has made an enviable
record.
Beginning as an independent
parts manufactures, he subse.
Quently became one OF the leadinc
executives Of the Buick Company
later serving president 81 the
Odds Motor Works, and more r..
Gently president of the Peerless
Motor Car Company.
His performance with the Peer
less is outstanding in that IL
brought the institution into :
strong financial position il the
short period Of two years.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-10-27
Soap and Water Rob
Floor of It's Beauty

Many people clean floors with
soap and water or with soap alone.
1t is harmful TO the wood and gives
The unwaxed floor dullish gray
hue. The best way to clean the
floor and leave it in a state of
preservation is to use liquid wax
or a similar product that has wax
in solution. This will clean the
floor without removing the wax and
will leave a small deposit on the
floor that it cleans.
Use a clean cloth when applying
the cleanser az dirty one woulj
rub the dirt into the pores OF tile
wood. Ii the floor Is extremely
dirty good plan Is to pour little
liquid wax in a shallow pan and
use 1t with ordinary scrubbing
brush, wiping the liquid up with q
dry cloth after the dirt has been
loosened. Then rub to a polish.
After the floor has been thoroughly
cleaned in this manner. apply
coat Of paste wax In the regular
way.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-10-27
VI. RI. Al I D R 5
END CONFAB

The eighth annual convention Of
the Virginia Real Estate Association
has ended. Guy n. Church, reaItor
of Falls Church. has been elected
president for the ensuing year and
the 231 members who attended the
conclave at Roanoke, selected Rich
mond, Va. as the meeting place for
their 1929 convention.
The Alexandra delegation was
awarded the cup for having the
largest representation Of any vir.
ginia city.
Other officers OF the organization
as chosen are lie Roy Brown, Rich
mond; Charles r.. Welton, Ports
mouth; Al. M. Mosby, Lynchburg;
NJ. r. BroyhiIl. HopeWell. and A..
G. Spindle. Of Roanoke. Otto Hol-
lowell, OF Norfolk was reelected Sec
retary of the state convention.
The National President of the As
ISOLATED Real Estate Boards spoke
on the progress of the National As
sOciation during the past year, and
w. u. WincheH of Buffalo, gave q
talk on craftsmanship. The retiring
president, LudweIi Baldwin, of Nor
folk, was presented with hand
some clock as token OF the as
sociatfon's gratitude for his serviceas
The convention was the largest In
the history OF the organization.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-10-27
EQUITABLE AIDS
D. c. HOMES

The Equitable Life Insurance
Company, organized in 1902 under
the laws OF the District OF Columbia,
is a home organization writing in
surance on the ordinary and in
dustrial plan and is one OF the
first company's to offer insurance
on children under one year of age.
The company has more than
So. 500 900 of insurance in force
and assets in excess of $6.000,000.
Over $4,000 900 has been paid out
to policyholders.
The firm has done great deal
toward the development of Wash
ington. Large amounts of it's assets
are placed on residential and bust
ness property here. Outstanding
loans on local real estate amount
to more than $2.S70,000.
Henry r. Blair is resident,
Joseph Sanders, first vice president;
William A. Bennett, second vice
president; and manager of agencies:
Allen G. Clark. secretary; Gilbert
A. Clark, actuary and Maurice D.
counsel.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-10-27
New Cabinet Designed
For Electric Irons

A sew cabinet for milady's cleo
trio flat iron is the ltest contribu-
ton to the modern household. The
cabinet Is metal and fireproof, insu-
lated with asbestos, and can he
easily built into wall near a light
plug, or il installed at the same
time as the house is built. It can
have an electric plug installed i'm
the top of the cabinet. When the
lid is down it makes a resting place
for the iron and gives that much
more space for ironing.
The iron does not have TO be cool
when put away All the busy
housewife need do is to disconnect
1t from the socket and place both
the iron and cord in the fireproof
cabinet.
The dimensions usually considered
adequate to hold an iron and cord
are 1914 inches wide by 912 inches
high. This feature can he con-
structed in a wall at little cost and
will be big help to any housewife.