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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-11-09
e-CARAT DIAMOND GONE.
Gem Lost in Mail Plane Crash Re-
ported Still Missing.

OIL CITY, Pa. November 8 (P.-
officials working on the Polk Diamond
Rush." which followed upon the crash
of an air mail plane carrying cargo
of gems last month, said yesterday one
stone weighing more than nine carats
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-11-09

New Zealand has a building rush.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-07-05
EMBASSY HIT 8
DIVORCE HINT

A, story published last SUNDAY IN
a local paper concering alleged steps
for 4 divorce of the King ana
Queen evoked the following state
ment by the Spanish embassy yes,
terday.
"The royal Spanish embassy In
Washington has seen with great
surprise and regret in the Sunday
edition, July /, of the Washington
post. q whole page devoted to q
study of the origin and ancestry of
the royal Spanish family, pur-
porting to draw final eugenic con-
illusions of such an absurd nature
as TO be unworthy of comment.
Furthermore. there is in the
article in question a paragraph
that again brings forth the rumor
about the absurd possibility OF the
annulment OF the marriage OF their
ma iesties. the King and Queen Of
Spain.
"This embassy wishes to state
that there is not and could never
he any truth in the defamatory
phrases Of said article and that the
entire matter is a Pigment Of the
imagination"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-07-05
MODERN YOUTH
NOT UNGODLY
~ InternationaI News Service

KANSAS CITY, Mo-. July s.
Modern youth is not ungodlyr
This terse challenge to the critics
Of the younger generation was Is
sued here today BY John Singleton,
OF Chicago, who. although not vet
80, is serving his third term as
president Of the Baptist Young PEG.
pies Union, now in convention here.
In his hotel room. rhe youthful
president. whose constituency NUM-
bers nearly 100000 members Of the
Baptist faith In the United States,
Canada and Mexico answered. the
question what 81 Modern Youth
and the Church, by pointing to
the convention program, and by
handing his questioner report Of
the unions board Of maIagers.
'.The Church" decl9red Mr.. Sing.
Teton, "is not losing its young PEG.
pie because IT Is using them. When
ever d church realizes that 1t can
attract the younger generation By
giving them Responsibilities IND an
active part in its vital affairs, II
has solved the youth problem"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-07-05
Walks From Jail With
Greeting to Man
Fixing Cell

MT, CARMEL, Pa. July s.
Peter Swatski, of Atlas, escaped
from jail after being arrested by
Constable John Zeno for hurting
a hunting knife at his sister,
Mrs. Peter Bengobia. and threat
eninE TO kill her.
The State recently ordered the
borough to repair the lookup or
abandon it. A workman opened
Swatskfs cell to make some re-
pairs and Peter walked out. bid.
ding the man a pleasant Good
morning"
The workman thought Peter
was only 4 night lodger.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-07-05
Los Angeles Democrats
To Entertain Walker

LOS ANGELES, Cal, July b.---
Mayor James Walker 81 New York.
win Be the guest of honor at the
meeting Of the Democratic Lunch
con club here today. Accommodations
for / 900 guests have been pro.
vided and the public invited to at.
tend.
Mayor walker was guest Of
Alan Dwan, film director, at
Dwan's beach home Yesterday. The
Gotham executive was to have
been the guest 81 honor at the
breakfast club yesterday, but he
asked that ne be excused from
attending, pleading fatigue.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-07-05
Hindu, 14O Years Old,
Embraces Faith Of
Christian
By lnternatlonal sew servlee

DELHI, July 5.-one hundred
and forty years is the reputed age
OF Yesu Dasan, an Indian Chris.
tan of Anakara. in North Travan.
core, who was for some time a
servant OF Colonel Munroe, the
British resident in Trayancore in
1S09.19.
The settlement Of the boundary
line between Travancore and Brit.
ish territories was undertaken by
Colonel Munroe in 1910, and
Yesu Dasan was then employed
under him as a coolie in clearing
the forests and erecting boun
Diary stones. Afterwards he was
employed as general help on the
colonel's household staff.
Up to his eightieth year, Yesu
Dasan professed Hinduism. His
name was then Choli Andy, but
he changed it on embracing
Christianity. His wife. whom he
married when he was so, is said
to be 10 years OF age.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-07-05
BLONDS PREFER
RHEUMATIC
HEARTS

LONDON, July 5.-Gentlemen are
not alone in their prediction for
b,onds, According to DIR. T. Jenner
Hoskin, physician OF the Royal Free
Hospital. London, rheumatism also
shows and obvious inclination in that
direction.
INV own experience has been that
rheumatic heart disease Is someWha
more common in the fair-halred NOT
die races than in the dark-nalreu
Therian stock. or to paraphrase Anita
Loos. .'Rheumatism prefers blonds.
DR.. Hoskins, who IS In charge OF the
photographed Department OIL the
hospital. declared in a lecture.
IT have often remarked on the
frequency OF rheumatic hearts N
children with red hair, and when
see in my ward child with req
hair, freckles and definite pailor
of the face, make shrewd guess
that he or she will be found to have
been admitted for heart disease, ana
find l am right in almost every
case" DIR. Hoskin said.
1T has also been my experience
that rheumatic heart disease is less
common among the alien population,
notably Jews and dark.skinned PEG
pie 3,
OF the three great scourges with
which the world is confronted, in the
oninion or DR.. Northumberland
"a ncer and heart disease--the last Is
by far the more formidable.
In 1926, he pointed out, 14z q
every 900 deaths in England alone
were due to disease of the heart, III
to cancer and 50 to tuberculosis.
More than 40 per cent OF hear
troubles. he declared were Of rheu'
matte origin. so that 1t could be
stated that more than %, 900 died an
nually in Great Britain as the result
.f rheumatic heart disease.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-07-05
Aportments Furnished

sified pages.
Apartments FurniShed
18TH ST. n. W.-TwO rooms,
kitchen and bath, newly fur.
nished: rent reduced. Locate
these apartments for renting
through the Classified Rental
Columns.
Personals
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teachers home Of culture and re.
finement, near Washington. You
will find announcements of all
kinds listed in the Personals Col.
urlIns in Classified.
49,
Board and Room
MD. AVE. ~. Extra large
room for three girls, also single;
excellent meals Attractive home.
like rooms, with or without
board. can be located through
the Classified Rental Ads.
=
YOUR DOG deserves the best:
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around Washington; large indi.
yiduaI yards, with every con.
Venience. Locate this place
through the Classified Columns.
The Gb0Vs wants and offers
IRE only a few of the many
interesting propositions you
UiH find adUertised in todays
Times and Herald classified
adUertisins sections.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-07-05
Customs to War on
Diamond SmuggIers

A special diamond squad" has
been formed by the Treasury De-
paftment Customs Service to cope
with the ever-increa sing diamond
smuggling trade which has grown to
amazing proportions.
This squad will be under the di.
rection Of Special Agent John w.
Roberts, an expert In that lice Of
work. Smuggling has increased
alarminglN during the last few
years. The squad will have it's
headquarters in New York.
The value OF the stones brought
in annually without payment of
duties Is estimated at from S1O,-
100000 to $4,000 900, and most Of
them are struggled in by organized
bands and it is against these bands
or smuggiers, most OF which center
In Belgium, that the activities of
the diamond squad will be directed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-07-05
ARL NNGT0N CO.
MARKS FOUR

ARLINGTON COUNTY, July So
Speaking before more than 1000
persons at the patriotic celebration
held last night at the Lyon Village
carnival, Representative r. Walton
Moore declared, I'VE stand here
tonight to celebrate that which the
Virginia legislature at Williams
burg. MAY is. 1776, started. z
State Senator Frank l.. Ball also
spoke
The ceremonies opened with the
singing of the 'Star-Spangled Ban.
ner,' followed by the invocation oy
the Rev. Perry L. Mitchell. Presi.
dent Robert l.. Anderson presided.
The carnival will continue through
the baIaice OF the week.
While the contract for the laying
OF lateral water mains has been
terminated, the citizens OF the
county need have no fear about the
work going ahead, according to q
statement made today by Supervisor
B. M. Hedrick. from Arlington dis.
frict. Details are now being worked
out in the county engineers office
AOE CHG COthlt1uaHSG OL SbEG wa ne
The records in the county clerks
office of business for the month of
June. shows that 4S1 deeds were re
corded. State tax totaled $1,69O.38:
wills and administrations filed, six
with a State tax Of $3.50: cha1c-
cry suits, %, State tax of $33: ac-
lions at law, 20, State tax, $3.50.
Fines in prohibition cases for
the month totaled 1910, with costs
amounting to 1926; fines in other
cases, 1925, with costs $126.50.
The total amount of funds col.
lected going to the State during
the month totaled $2.6S7.5S.
At the annual meeting held last
night in the Cherrydale firemen's
hall. the Virginia Plate Glass Cor
poration elected the following d.
rectors: f. Wade Bah, /. Brodfe.
william r. Davis. M. 3. GoIdnamer
James ID. Dobba.. f. I. Kaufman.
George q. RobeFst. George A.
Rucker. and Frank Stetson.
The directors met and elected the
following officers: f.. !. Kaufman.
president; George A. Rucker, first
vice president; George G. Roberst.
second vice president and general
manager: William e. Davis, secre-
tary, and K. Wade Ball, treasurer.
Beginning yesterday, extension of
mail delivery from the Clarendon
postoffice 10 include Livingston
Heights became effective.
Another improvement in the
county postal service was the an.
nouncement that there has been
established in Clarendon a collection
at night from the street boxes. The
collection week days will be between
the hours of and 10 o'clock. Sun
days mail will he collected between
and O'Clock.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-07-05
III. S. Treasurer Loses
500. 900 in Swedish Suit

il. 4. Tate, Treasurer of the
United States. must return 100000
To the AlxtieboIaget sydsvenska
Banker. 81 Malmo. Sweden. repre-
senting the interest and Income %
property seized By tile Alien Prop
erty Custodian as the property Of
the Dreadner Bank Of Berlin, ac-
cording To b decree signed w Jus
Eice Hitz in Equity Court. Thomas
r. Rhodes. counsel for the official,
gave notice of appeal,
The Swedish hank was represented
BY Attorneys CuthalI, White, Hotch-
kiss ana Willis
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-07-05
Truckload of Fireworks
ExpIOdes, Iniuring rs

LAMAR, Mo-, July 5.The two
hospitals here are still busy today
tending the Is who were injured
In the fireworks blast here. last
night.
"A truck load of fireworks. ignited
by a carelessly thrown firecracker..
exploded in the public square and
spread panic among the 5000 gath
cred for the holiday celebration.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-07-05
Bishop Freeman to Lay
Church Cornerstone

The corner stone of the new st.
Stephens Episcopal Church and the
Memorial Chapel OF Incarnation is
to be laid at $3.50 o'clock this after.
noon, at Sixteenth and Center
Streets Northwest, the Rt. Rev.
James K. Freeman, bishop of Wash.
ington. official ting.
Construction of the church began
two months ago, and the edffice
probably will he completed In
years time. The chanel is A me.
mortal to J. Evans Mayfield. former
senior warden OF the Church Of the
Incarnation.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-07-05
TIMELY TIPS

Suburban Real Estate for Sale
BARGAIN -- FiVe-rOOm house
and lot, 5000. on 58th st. n. r..
For further details regarding this
and other valuable properties In
Real Estate consult tOday's CIas.
sified pages.
Evening star., 1928-06-09
NEW TRAFFIC BODY
PICKS WH|TEHURST
American Road Builders Di-
vision to Study Prob
lens of Cities.

Capt. II, c. Whitehurst. Assistant Eli
sineer Commissioner of the District of
Columbia, was elected president of the
newly organized city officials division
of the American Road Builders As
sociati0n yesterday at meeting called
20 map plans for standardized methods
in city traffic problems.
Committees on handling traffic, city
street construction, maintenance, fin-
ance and other problems will be ap-
pointed in the near future to report to
the annual convention in Cleveland in
January.
Other officers of the new division
were:
C. E. Myers of Philadelphia, B. S.
Dawson Of Houston, Tex. w. r. Hop
kins of Cleveland, Ohio and John c.
Shaw of Los Angeles, Calf, vice preSi-
dents: and the following directors: j.
N. Sullivan of Boston, II. E. Nettleton,
New Haven; Nathan L. Smith, Balti-
more; Thomas B. Oakley, New York.
Charles H, Moon. Woodburne, Fla: j.
p. Broome, Summit. N j.: Ira T. Red
fern, South Orange, N. j.. Harry c.
Shaner. Winston Salem. N. c.; A. Ma
son Harris. Richmond. Va; William A.
Hansell, Atlanta; Thomas B. Crutcher.
Louisville; Bryson VallaS, New Orleans;
H. c. Mcclure, Flint, Mich; G. B.
Sewers. Cleveland; c. F.. Clark. Normal,
ILL.,; w p. Cottingham, Gary, Ind;
Robert B. Brookes. ST. Louis; A. d.
Butler Spokane; o. Lauregard, Port
land, Greg; r. NJ. Gregory. San Diego.
and w. j. Jameson, Phoenix
Evening star., 1928-06-09

tCOntinueu from FIRST rage
of the adventurous transooeanic flight,
Under the plan announced before the
plane left Suva, the Americans, Lyon
and Warner. will leave the Southern
Cross here. Their original contract
called for a flight from Oakland TO
Stiva, but they consented 90 remain
with the expedition on the hop To hrlS-
hane. upon the request Of Capt klngs-
furh-Smith,
The flyers left Oakland airport Thurs
day, May 81 They landed at Wheeler
Field. near Honolulu. distance at 2.s0a
miles, less than "a hours later, On June
8 the Southern Cross LETT Kauai and
was of for SuVa Kauai fSle IN tha
Hawaiian group provided the Barking
Sands runway for successful take~ou
After storm dodging flight ever u
al3H-mlie course at 9l miles an houf,
the plane landed al Suva Ffem that
point the final oveF~watef jump was
made to brisbane. i,76a miles dlstan
In all. the Southern Gross covered f,sll
miles IN approximately aaia hours
Avlators and radio men, regarded a.
one al the outstanding accomplishments
ef the crew. the almost continuous rav
dlacRat story ol tho three hops, THE
ability uf Lyon "a keep the ahip nn its
course on the stormy hight 10 Snya.
smallest target on the entire trip
nrouglt praise from many sources,
Evening star., 1928-06-09
c. v. i. SENIORS
VISIT MT. VERNON
Annual Pilgrimage Opens
Commencement Events of
Graduating Class.

Commencement events at George
Washington University opened today
with the anual pilgrimage of the grad
uating class to Mount Vernon. Leaving
Washington at 10 o'clock this morning.
the students went to Mount Vernon by
boat and there placed a wreath on the
tomb Of George Washington.
Tonight at 815 in Corcoran Hall the
annual meeting of the General Alumni
Association win be held, followed by
dance and reception in honor of the
graduating class.
Tomorrow'S events include the hac-
calaureate sermon by Rev. Clarence A.
Barbour. president of the Rochester
Theological Seminary, in New York
Avenue Presbyterian Church at 8
o'clock, and the academic procession
OF the members of the board of trus-
tess, the faculty and graduating classes,
which will precede the sermon.
The procession will begin at 2:30 in
front OF the Medical School Building
and march to the church.
President Cloyd II. Marvin will hold
reception in honor of the graduates
at the washington Club from To
o'clock Monday afternoon. while on
Tuesday afternoon the Womens .Ad-
visory Council will give tea for the
mothers of graduates in the college
ward. Glass night exercises will begin
at o'clock Tuesday night In Corcoran
Hall. Prizes will be awarded a'Sshese
exercises.
Commencement exercises will be held
At O'Clock Wednesday night. Dean
Roscoe Pound OF Harvard Law School
will be the commencement orator.
Evening star., 1928-06-09
pORAH IS silent
ON HOOVER REPORT
Senator RefrainS From Dis
cuSSion of Rumor He Will
Support Secretary.

Although Senator Borah Repub-
lican of Idaho. is refraining from dis
Cussion Of what he proposes to do at
Kansas City there are strong indica-
tions here that the Idahoan Is going
to the convention city with leaning
toward Secretary Hoover as the party's
nominee.
Coupled with these Indications are
reliable reports that Boiah and the
Commerce Secretary are III substantial
accord regarding some of the planks to
be considered for Inclusion in the plat
form The Senator mas had a num-
ber Of conferences with Mr.. Hoover re-
Gently on platform matters. No an
noCncements have been made as to
what was agreed upon, but it is under
stood consideration was given TO plankS
dealing with prohibition enforcement,
revision Of tariff schedules with a view
to aiding agriculture. and proposed
pledge of full publicity of campaign
expenditures.
Idaho Delegation Pledged.
While no public announcements have
been made concerning the conferences
between Senator Borah and Mr. Hoover,
it is understood here that the question
of whom the Senator would support was
not mentioned Senator Borah, accord
port any candidate. As ne leaves Wash
ington for the convention city. however.
there are signs that he prefers the Sec
retary Of Commerce.
The Idaho delegation TO the conven-
ton is pledged 70 Senator Borah, and
he has not thus far disclosed To whom
he would favor having these votes go.
Senator Borah. who will be member
Of the resolutions committee, is known
to have well defined views as to num-
Der Of plans that should be in the plat
form. including several on foreign rela-
tions. but 1t is not definitely known tn
what extent he and Secretary Hoover
are in agreement as to the details Of al
of these platform questions.
Senator Borah is understood to hold
views concerning the platform which
might be summarized as follows:
On prohibition. strong plank against
repeal and in favor OF strict enforce
ment.
A study of the tariff with view to
protecting the home market on agri-
culture for the American farmer. This
is looked upon as only a part Of the
agricultural problem, and indications
are the Senator would favor an addi-
tional plank dealing with legislation to
aid agriculture.
Other Considerations.
A plan tor full publicity Of future
campaign expenses.
A plank dealing with the power situ-
alton. recognizing it as a problem for
the Federal Government
1t is understood the Senator also has
prepared for consideration several
planks dealing with foreign affairs, with
which he is particularly familiar. in
cluding A statement of adherence to
the reservations heretofore attached 10
American entrance to the World Court;
a restatement of the Republican party's
position toward the League Of Nations;
one dealing with the multi-lateral treaty
to avoid future wars, and one dealing
with what this country's policy should
be toward Central American republics.
Evening star., 1928-06-09
CBAaG ~ RECOVERING.
Twenty-Five Injured III Train Explosion,
T.. \ Consul Reports.
~ sia, Aesooialea Vfeaa

ysR ttas Aesof99iea ptea#
The State Department was advised
veefegdag that Den Chang Ts0-I.in
gfa, was wounded Wflsn his train was
wyreked In su explcsiou nesF Mnkden
IN he was returning from Feking, Ii
geeayeriflg from his wounds, blit b. Tlot
receiving visitors.
rhe sdyiees aboH Tbs condition 9f
chang Tsovf came III = message ffgJn
anWn q. Myers, American consul ~
seE,lkden, dated JuGR apd feiayed
tbrgli0h American Minister MacMaffay
T,lae coaaui's communication ais0 said
4hsl fIe Total number 81 persons ip-
s,ired III the explosion, including Gen
lg,s. Is now reported 81 ~, Martial iaN
was DECLARED on june 4 III Mukdsf, AID
Inc city II quiet, according :" nis ~
Cgnaial Myers glst) reported tpat thga'
asfy eGtltllaaes ~ suIRgllfla lt1f thga9'
sses Ebieh va apparently weti planned
Evening star., 1928-06-09

Col. G. b. Robbins. approaching, Col,
Robbins said. He added that world
peace could not be brought about by
the disarming of one nation, but
through the expression OF the hopes
and aspirations in the heart OF man
kind.
Not to BE Expected.
at is something to be hoped for and
prayed for. but not something to be
expected he said, for many genera
tions to come. With the present state
of feeling Of mankind toward one
another throughout the world the best
way to avoid war Is to be prepared to
meet 1t In case 1t should come, but
never by word or act to invite agrees
sion"
Declaring that a nation must still
depend for It's existence upon the 10y
atty and willingness Of its youth ~
offer their lives in It's defense, Col. Rob*
bins. said that science. and war now go
hand iri hand and the war OF the
future will be one of machines
Stresses Technical knowledge.
Stressing the Importance OF technical
knowledge In the science Of modern
warfare and the continuation oil It's
study, Col. Robbins said that mo one
can pIeulCt RIthb uSH WcoPoAa0 ttiN1 -
furnished by science In the years 10
come. Technical knowledge OF the
tactics OF instrumentalities are neces-
sary to its successful conduct. To keep
abreast OF the progress OF such weacons
requires constant study. The schools
are provided for such study and you
will soon find that this occasion Of
your graduation Is real commence
rnent Of your future education In the
most complex science OF our times, the
science of modern warfare.
.To Justify the hope and confidence
OF our Nation, which Is placing Its taith
In you to command It's future armies.
you must continue TO study and 10 de-
velop, so that through education and
experience you will be fitted 10 take the
most important places In our future
forces should the hour or need ever
strike again"
Evening star., 1928-06-09
"RADI0 REVIEW OF 1928"

An interesting dancing recital was
presented at the Shubert- Belasco
Theater last evening. which viii be
repeated this evening. by the Hoffman
a. HoskinS Kiddies under the program
title, Radio Review of 1928" The
offering is in two parts and includes
THE Radio" Plenty Of Static"
Celebrities on the Air" "Toyland"
with the Rainbow Ballet" and ''Dou-
BILE June Wedding'D and THE School
Campus" in part one. and "A Marble
Balcony" Twilight Romances. IN
dian, Moonlight and I'm the Course
OF Day" In the second part. The
various number present host of grace
ful and highly talented children In well
conceived acts that tend TO bring out
the special development of the little
stars and the possibilities OF those who
hope some day TO shine in the firma-
ment OF the theater Every phase OF
teTpsichore Is presented during the
course OF the evening
Evening star., 1928-06-09
PRESIDENT ACCEPTS
OLDS' RESIGNATION
Executive Expresses Regret at Loss
Of State Department
Official
ny the Associated Press,

Hy the Associated Press
President Coolidge accepted today the
resignation of Robert n. Olda from the
nndefsecreiaryship Of State, effective
next July l.
1T IN with sincere regret" MIR. Cool
idge'e letter 10 Olds said that 1 re-
eeiye and accept your resignation of the
post of undfraeereiary af State. ef~
feetive AS 0f july next
"Kn0Wina as | do ~ the sacrifices
which You have made IN remaining Ia
tha nefVioe of the Government, | am
d0ubly appfeeiatiye of the fine work you
have done and this important aeG0m-
piishments which are part OF your
record in the department
i wish You every success In your new
field and trust that the coming years
may be both pleasant and profitable"
0ldA, onGa 4 law partner af Secretary
Efll0gp In &c, paul, Mimi succeeded
Joseph q, Grew at tile Btate Depaftv
mont
0ldS announced lie viii resume The
practice NJ law ~ a member " the
f1rn OF Sullivan II Cromwell Df New
York, International lawyers, who. rer
eentlg have opened All once IN Paris,