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The Washington times., 1928-08-07
TANGO PROGRAM
SCORES HIT
IN AIR

Crash and bang ruled the air
again last evening, local electrical
disturbances and regular atlnOs-
nFeric static combining for q drive
m An receiving sets. Tuning any
brOadcasts but local were out OF the
question.
The compelling rhythm of the Ar
eentine tango and the Brazilian
make came from the orchestra
Hugo Mariani has trained In the
ways of his South American home
with such life and vigor that the
Tango Romantico" program, pre-
sented for the first time by WRC
last evening outdistanced all COM
petitors for listeners favor last eve
ming. The Tango Romantico pro-
gram developed into a regular radio
play with good actors, fine singers
and the most capable of orchestras,
playing living, pulsating music that
made the blood tingle and the toes
twitch despite the torrid tempera-
ture
The new program is, we believe,
the product of the mind and musical
ability of Hugo Mariani. one Of the
most capable OF the National broad
casting staff, who, it so happened,
was not present last evening to
lead the orchestra. He is neverthe-
less responsible for it and its Sc
ductive music. For about two years
he has been one of the most ex-
pert and tireless. of the broadcasting
company's staff of arrangers and
directors Al native of Uruguay,
long q resident of Buenos Aires, ne
knows the music of Latin America
as few composers know it. and has
q trick of arranging II to bring out
all its native loneliness and life.
We hope the Tango Romantico.
will remain q fixture on the WRC
weekly program.
In the outburst of the Fisher
body branch of the General Motors.
which had to do with old England.
Allan A'Dale and Robin Hood, the
listener heard another excellent half
hour OF music and drama. The lead
Ing lady of the drama seemed to lie
q rather weak, as well as q weepy,
aister-but the show was well pro-
duced.
Thomas Muir, tenor, was the
guest artist OF the A and p pro-
gram and came to loud speakers as
a surprise feature in that no pre-
yious announcement had been made.
He was heartily welcomed, how
ever, as was Seamas O'Dougherty,
an Irish lyric artist. who starred
with the O'Cedar group.
The United States Navy Band
was routed from the Capitol Plaza
by the drenching rain and WMAL
filled in the time allotted the band
with good selection OF phono-
graph records from Rogers and Ben
Berpie's Orchestra.
The Washington times., 1928-08-07
Porter Finds Dead Man
In Chicago Night Cafe

CHICAGO, Aug. 7.-When a por-
ter today opened the Village Inn."
a west side cabaret. to clean the
place up, he found the body Of a,
man known in the neighborhood as
"Dibble."
The man had been shot to death.
Detectives believe he was muir
dered about an hour after mid.
night
The Washington times., 1928-08-07
T lie rs ESCAPE
ELLIS ISLAND
TESTS

NEW YORK, Aug. 7.--Immigra-
ton officials have no intention of
making Capt. Frank T. Courtney
and his three flying companions
enter New York. again BY way Of
Ellis Island.
Reports that the crew of the
Whale, whose transatlantic flight
ended in flames in rnid-ocean, would
have to 60 to Ellis Island and be
passed by Immigration inspectors
were denied today by immigration
Commissioner Benjamin M. Day.
Commissioner Day today issued
the following statement:
"I instructed the immigration in
spectors to extend every possible
courtesy to Captain Courtney and
his fellow filters upon their arrival
at the port of New York on the,
steamship MfnneWaska 7.
Here AS Visitors
ss,ro the best Of my knowledge
these instructions were carried OUT
NV understanding is that they ar
rived as temporary visitors ard
pIan to return to England within a
very short time.
TT will not be necessary for them
to. report to Immigration authori-
ties at Ellis Island. "
The filters attended a theatrical
performance last night after being
honored at q banquet given by an
orga nization Of aViators known as
the quiet birdmer. They intiinated
they might attempt another trans
atlantic flight, with Courtney the
pilot and Hosmer as the financial
backed.
The bronzed British pilot revealed
that "a blast of hot air was the first
sign that the rear OF their plane
had caught fire, the glare of the
blazing gasoline from broken pipe
cast beam of red light on the sea
and enabled Courtney to make q
safe landing on the surface OF the
waves as, the plane plunged down
like a comet.
Reads Novel
The fIiers said that ali Of the
crew became seasick during their
lis hours walt on the disabled plane
before aid came. Hosrner. the pas.
senger, read b. novel while Gilnour
tapped out an SOS.
The aviatofs received marine
welcome III the bay late yesterday
and were efleered BY ii crowd Of
$500 persons at the Battery. Their
flying trip UP Broadway to city
Hall was almost unnoticed. how.
ever. They were welcomed offi.
cially at City Hall by Mayor James
& ]. Walker, who, had returned earlier
In the day from his tour ir1 the
South and West.
The Washington times., 1928-08-07
| { 7 7 PREM|ER.
FO|LS PLOT

WARSAW, Aug. IA plot to as
sassinate Premier Valdemaras, of
Lithuania, has been discovered at
Kovno, according to the Polish
official newspaper Glosprawdy.
This newspaper, which is the Off
cial mouthpiece of War Minister
Marshal Pilsudski. said that several
other ministers, in addition to Pre-
mier Valdemaras were marked for
death.
Several arrests have been made.
The Washington times., 1928-08-07
PLAN BEACH OUTING

Swimming, grabbing, fishing boat
ing, music, dancing. and picknick-
ing are on the program for the AM
nuaI excursion OF Harmony Lodge,
No. 3, 81 Odd Fellows, tomorrow IT
Chesapeake Beach. Dr. Thomas ].
Gates heads the arrangements com
mftfee.
The Washington times., 1928-08-07
AIR MAIL CONTRACT

The air mail contract between
Chicago and Atlanta was awarded
by the Post Office Department to-
day TO the Interstate Air Lines.
INC. OF Chicago. The bid was rs
cents b pound.
The Washington times., 1928-08-07

Tne Aurust business meeting a
RsIrnsiTie Corps NO w RI c.
viii be held tomorrow night AZ
q a II. Hall. b. H. OsBrfen, act
Inr press correspond announced
The Washington times., 1928-08-07
LIONS TO HOLD OUTING

The Lions Club will hold its an
nual outing tomorrow at Camp
Let's, the Y. M. c. A. summer
camp Tor boys near Annapolis. A
motorcade will form on the Eclipse
AT ~ o'clock. George l.. Haines
heads the committee in charge.
The Washington times., 1928-08-07
GLIDING RECORD MADE

Aviator Kronfeld established a new
world record for gliding today.
reaching height of $40 meters.
The test was made at Rhoen noun
tain, in the province of Hesse.
Austria.
The Washington times., 1928-08-07
DISTANT STATIONS
WIP-PhiladeIphla-seO-s $3.50

observation-disclosures 6O-348.6
6:0O--UncIe Wip.
7:oO-Amertcan Legion Band:
&:00--Anstin Seymour Ensemble.
9:O0--MOvie broadcast
9:30--AdeIphia Orchestra.
10:00-Warren Harmony Kings,
Observation-Disclosures
S:30-APeachtree Arcade.
1I:4s-Myers Orchestra,
KYW--Ch ago-570-626
6:00--Uncle Bob: Organ,
7:00-WJZ Program.
WBBM-Chicago- 770-3S9.4
3:00--yariety Hour
In o0--After Theater Club.
WGN-Chicago-72O-
9:00--Recital
10:30-Studio Program; Dream Ship.
11:10-Popuiar; Drake Orchestra
WLW-Cincinnatl
s;00-Gem Box Hour.
10:10-Amos and Andy.
10:30--McClurs's sterpers.
11:00-Mi1lers Orchestra.
11:30-Darce Music.
WsAI-Cinclnnatl
9:30--A Musical Bouquet.
10:00-Thies Orchestra.
WCCO-MinneapOIis -74O-4OS
10:00Musical program.
10:30--Long's Orchestra.
WMAK--BuffaIo-5
s;00--colnmbia Network.
10:30--BOnO's aOFcnsslra. Mn
WFLA-l1eaPwafer-
9:Ba--Studio Musicale.
10:0O--Popular Dance Program.
Observation-Disclosures
1000 Studio program.
l:O0---Collegians Orchestra.
kMOA-St. L0uIE--1OOO-SvB.S
s:O0-Colnmba Network.
1I:00-Dance music.
WTAM-CteveIand-- -S08.S
l1.OO-Dance music.
9:O9--ManueI Girls.
9:50-House Party Tour: GOidkeIteH
Orchestra.
10:00--Red Apple club.
Observation-Disclosures 1927
9;30~-Dance music.
10:30-String PtckerS.
KDKA-E. Observation-Disclosures
9:20-Sacred songs.
Observation-Disclosures
s:00-studio program.
g:30--Organ: orchestra
WRVA-RichmOnd-
7:30-Organ.
s:00-Cbimes.
S;15--Radio memories.
Neutrality-suspicious.
10:30--N. B. G. System.
KFI-LON Angeles--640-46S
11:00--Network; Eveready Hour.
11:30--Network: Amaizo Gitanos.
12:0o-Concert Orchestra.
1.oo-NstworkA na M program
KGO-Oakland--78O-3
12:00--The Pilgrims
KPO--6an FrancIscO-I10-422.3
1i:00--Network.
12:OO--Kolster Hour.
1:00--caster Bean.
1:30--Trocaderans.
The Washington times., 1928-08-07
BUSES CRASH.

DETROIT. Aug. Nine persons
were slightly injured today when
two Detroit Chicago nloforbusses
coIlided.
The Washington times., 1928-08-07
ART PROMoTE RS 10 DANCE

The ART Promoters Club viii
hold b bridge, 500 and dance party
August f6. at the New Idea
Country Club In Arlington county,
The Washington times., 1928-08-07

Crash and bang ruled the All.
again last evening, local electrical
SIisturbances and regular atlnOs-
pIeric static combining for . drive
on all receiving sets. Tuning any
brnadcasts but local were out OF the
question.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-04-02
SLAIN TEACHER
HAD VISION
Of DEATH

@ . q q 3 ( + Z
BY Hnternntional News seRvieo
WORCESTER. Mass. April 2.
Search for the slayer Of Miss Mar.
suerite Isabelle Stewart. superviscr-
teacher at the Beverly School Tor
Deaf Mutes, whose body was found
by the roadside in Concord. shifted
to her home city here today with
authorities expecting m arrest
shortly.
tween Beverly and this city resulted
in q close acquaintance Of the girl
being placed under police suryeii-
lance.
The girls father, Charles Edward
Stewart, was locked UP, here for his
own protection, police said. HeWaa
50 bitter against the world follow.
Ing the death Of his little pal and
angel" a. he called his daughter,
Il was feared that he would attempts
suicide. A charge Of lntOx1catfOn
was lodged against him.
Had Death Premonltion
Investigators ran into q queer
angle. in the mystery. The father
told police his daughter had .. prem.
onition that sonaethinR would hap.
key to q safety deposit bog In
which she kept his and her life In.
surance policies. Stewart said Ne
lost the key and forgot the name
o. the bank, according to authOrities.
The dead girl was beneficiary under
the fathers policy. The Beneficiary
under Miss Stewards policy was 10.
year-old,J Jeanette Stewart, said ak
first to bosa sister Of the dead girl.
but later declared by authorities to
be her child. To be near Jeannette,
who Is q deaf mute, Miss Stewart
took q position at the Beverly
school.
Two keys were found In hand.
bag carried by the slain girl. The
company which made them said
they were undoubtedly to safe de.
post boxes.
That Miss Stewart was held =
prisoner for . night, and day BY
the father Of her unborn child was
the belief Of investigators. They
thought that the man, fearing ex.
posture, tried to induce the girl to
promise that she would absolve
him Of the baby's paternity. when
she refused, they thought, she was
slain and her body carried to Con-
cord. They believed she regretted
that Jeanette could never claim her
father and determined that her
second baby would have q name
and q father. ;
Brother Questioned
State detectives questioned the
brother of Miss Stewart, Douglas
Stuart, Worcester violin teacher.
who had changed his name from :
Stewart, he said. because Of pro
fessional reasons. According to the
State Investigators the violin
teacher claimed to know little Of
his sisters sweethearts.
The body of the girl underwent a
complete medical examination by
Medical Examiner George Burgess
Magrath In Boston. DR.. Magrath's
first examination confirmed the re.
port of Medical Examiner Walcott,
of Concord. who said that blow
on the temple from some blunt in
strument. possibly an autornoklD
tool. OAHEad deaths
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-04-02
FRENCH FLIER
WILL RAGE
GERMANS
BY international News Service

ny 1MtGEMAthUANAA MOVIE GEENANO
DUBLIN. April with the
Junkers monoplane Bremen still
weather-bound in its hangar at the
Banlonnel Air Field, interest in the
transatlantic flight was revived to-
day by a report that Commandant
James Fitzmaurice. head of the Free
State air force. would accompany
Captain Koehl as relief pilot, and a
irumOr that an unnamed French
pilot was contemplating q flight from
Baldonnel in an effort to beat the
German plane across to America.
The report that Fitzmaurice would
act as relief pilot on the Bremen fol-
lowed the departure Of Arthur
Spindler for Germany last night.
The French pilot IL reported to
have approached Free State officials
for permission to fly to BaldOnnel
preparatory to making . trans
atlantic attempt.
Fitzmaurice and Captain MacIn-
tosh attempted a transatlantic flight
last year, but were forced back by
adverse conditions.
Slightly improved weather condi-
tl0nS today gave the German 1HerS
hope OF being able to take off to.
morrow.
At the airdrome. officials had moth
ing to say, but 1t was understood
that. they were rather apprehensive
Of having the F'renchman and the
three Germans together. Won
Huenefeld, hacker of the Bremen
flight, has been reported as having
strong monarchist sympathies, and 1t
is feared he may have the antipathy
for French generally accredited to
Prussian monarchists.
The unknown Frenchman II be.
Iieved to be Maurice DrOulHin. Last
year DrOuhin agreed to pilot Charles
"A. Levine to America after giving
up. his position as pilot Of the huge
French plane Bluebird, which was
being grOOmed for q transatlantic
hop. because it took too long to get
the plane ready.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-04-02

a new automobile bumper can
BE extended TO support a tourists
bed II night.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-04-02
Boy Sleeps As Squad
Release Foot From
TurnstiIe
~ International News Service

ny international News service
NEW YORK, April 2--Although
his foot was wedged In . subway
turnstile for IS minutes early to-
day, 6-year-old John Caffey be-
came bored with efforts to release
him and fell asleep.
The toys foot was caught as
he was being carried from the
station by his father. A patrol.
man attempted to release him
without success. and called the
rescue squad of the fire depart.
ment.
Firemen finally had to bend a
heavy arm of the turnstile to
free the boy, who slept through
the operation in his fathers arms.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-04-02
AL Smith Club Holds
Jefferson DaY Lunch

Senator Edwards of New Jersey,
Representative s. Harrison White
of Colorado, and Mrs. Joseph Jere-
niah Desmond of Connecticut will
speak at the Jefferson Day lunch
con to be given by the AL Smith
Democratic Club of this city at the
Burlington Hotel today.
Mrs. l.. II. Boggs Is chairman Of
the arrangements committee. She is
assisted by Mrs. Leon ARNOLD, Col
G. w. Pratt, Miss Pattie Stone,
J. J. Cain, Miss Jane Croghan
and Mrs. Marietta Hawkins.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-04-02
Prince Of Wales Adds
Two More Falls
to Record

LONDON. April 1.-THE Prince
OF Wales today added two more
tunnbles to the long list that
marks his career as an equestrian.
The Prince was riding at HaY-
thorn Hill In the race for the
welsh Guards Challenge Cup. He
fell at the first fence, but re-
mounted his horse and by
splendid burst OF speed caught
up with the other riders.
Two fences from the finish the
Prince fell again He did not
attempt to finish the race.
Every rider in the race fell
from his horse.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-04-02
ny In.ernatlanal 81 esrvIes

NORTHAMPTON. Mass, April 2.
Reports OF the engagement Of Miss
Florence Trnmball. daughter Of the
governor Of Connecticut. And John
Coolidge, son Of the President. were
revived today as the result Of Z
visit to the TrnrnbulI home BY Mrs.
Coolidge. There was no confirma-
ton, however.
Mrs. Coolidge visited her mother,
Mrs. Lemira Goodhue, at the Cooley
Dickinson Hospital, spent two hours
with her, and then returned to the
Coolidge home here.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-04-02
RUNORS OF JOHN COOLIDGE
NGAGENENT RENEWED

Mrs. Goodhue II reported at the
hospital as resting very comfort.
ably.
John Coolidge, who has been
weekend guest at the home OF
Governor Trumbull at Plainville,
Conn, drove up to the Coolidge
home In large sedan. He was
accompanied by Florence Trumballl.
After brief stay, John and
Florence and Mrs. Coolidge, Mrs.
r. B. Hills and DIR. Joel T. Boone
drove away in the sedan for Plain
vile. where all were dinner guests
Of Governor Trumbull.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-04-02
Medicine for Sick Horse
Carried in Army Plane

The, War Department was advised
today of a recent emergency use
of an airplane to save the life of
a horse at the cavalry school at
Fort Riley. Kan, which was
effected by forage poisoning.
The critical condition Of the
animal made necessary an anti.
toxin treatment. The nearest supply
was at Kansas City, Arrangements
by telephone were made for i'm
mediate delivery for quantity of
this medicine at the airport in that
city, where it was picked up by
an Army airplane which made the
trip to Fort 70 9.d Riley ss and return Tetv
three hours. The horse was treated
and recovered.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-04-02
5 Killed, 2 Wounded
Following SandinO Trail

MANAGUA.: Nicaragua. April 2.--
Prisoners who were captured by
United states marines In q brush
with rebels between Esteli and
ocotal were questioned today in an
effort to learn the whereabouts OF
Gen. Augustine Sandino. leader Of
the insurrectos.
Five rebels were killed and two
wounded in two skirmishes north Of
Jinotega.
Patrols of marines are active In
Neuva Segovia, the northernmost
province of Nicaragua. where San
dino is believed to be hiding In the
mountains.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-04-02
JILL On. AND SON
IN Al KA|VDR|A
RUM RAID

ALEXANDRIA,. Va. April IA
raid on the Alexandria jail early SUM
day resulted IN the arrest Of Jailer
James Sillfx, three prisoners, a Wis
ifOr. barbour Beach. ana Sinks son.
The first five were drunk or drink
1ng, ana young silk was transport
Ing 4 pint Of LIQUOR The raid WAS
made 81 Sergeant Sims and Privates
McC1ary, Mullen and Miller.
According to police, Silk. Bleach
and Walter SlocOmb. q long term dry
law prisoner, were drunk. and VIII
liam Wilbourn and II. M Landlord
two other prisoners, were drinking.
Sims arrested young James Silk
- he got out Of an automobile at the
jail door. -.
IN Police Court today JalIer, silk
silk pleaded guilty to being drunk
and was fined s. and 81 costs. a
charge Of malfeasaIlce ID Office was
Withdrawn. James Silk. IT., pleaded
guilty Of violating the prohibition
law and WIS lined $50 ana costs.
Barbour Beach was sentenced 70 SIX
snorslr q tie State farm Is u
kabitmaI offender. The three pris-
0ners win be dealt with by the Cor
rify Sergeant Robert H. Cox.
under whom Silk serves, is con-.
aidering disciplinary action
against the jailor.
over forty cases were tried In
Dolice court today, most Of them
being for disorderly conduct and
drunkenness.
g. L. Crupper, charged with
violating the dry law, was fined
so and costs.
Due to q charge In the collateral
system allowing the minimum fine
cf 9i4 TO be accepted ais collatreiaI,
ali but two of the sixteen persons
charged with being. drunk forfeited.
The Rev. Clarence Langston. who
has accepted the charge Of Truro
Parish, comprising Old Pohick and
Olivet churches, yesterday preached
his first sermon in both churches.
He succeeds the Rev. r. f. Hall,
now Of BeItsyille, Md.
A meeting Of Virginians interest
ed In horsebreeding will be held
wednesday at 10 O'CLOCK in the
George Mason Hotel. The meeting
win be held under auspices Of the
state Chamber of Commerce. 1t is
expected that about setenty-fiye
persons win attend.
The annual meeting Of the
various boards OF the Ale xandria
Hospital will be held tonight at 8
O'Clock.
Robert S. Jones, chairman of the
citizens committee in charge of
raising funds for the purpose Of
the Old City Hotel as nome for
the American ] Legion. will open
headquarters in the building today.
THE building will be dedicated as
memorial to the World War dead
or Alexandria.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-04-02
Gassenheimer Denies
Bus Pay Accusation

Lawrence Gassenheimer. owner of
the Green Line Sightseeing Com
many. who testified before the Glib
son subcommittee Saturday. denied
today that he had accused w. r..
(salIiher, local business man. Of
joining other business men in max.
ing him pay for the privilege of
parking at North Capitol and f
Streets.
The Washington Times, in its &C.
CONT of Gassenheimer's testimony,
said that he intimated that Galliher
was among the local business men
who had combined to make him pay
for his parking space near a local
hotel.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-04-02

Due to q charge In the collateral
system allowing the minimum fine
Of 3i4 to be accepted as ccllatreiaI,
ali but two of the sixteen persons
charged with being. drunk forfeited.
New Britain herald., 1928-11-23
BAYONNE ARCOLA BEARS
 MEET LOCALS TOMORROW
Quintet Reputed to Be One of Best In New Jersey to Oppose New Britain-Visitors Confident of Turn ing Back Hardware City Fve-Home Crew Ready For Tough Battle Girls Team to Meet Inslcos of Meriden In Prelminary-Billy Coyle to Referee.

Tomorrow night at the Stanley Arena. the New Britain basketball team will meet the Arcola Bears of Bayonne. N. J. Hailed as one of the best court quintets in the state. the Bears are confidently predicting that they will show absolute superiority to the locals in the game.
 The visitors because of their rec ord, are a quintet that cannot be passed off lightly by the Hardware City five. They have played the Renaissance Five of Harlem, N. r., the colored team which showed here several times within the past two seasons. They have defeated Pater- son N. J., rated as the pro cham pionship team of the ''Skeeter State" and have met and defeated on vari- ous occa sions the Newark Y. M. H. A. crew. Last Sunday the Bears de. feated the Yonkers k. of C. team by a 29 to 27 score.
 The New Britain team with Slo- man and McElwain in the forward berths. stand ready for the best that Bayonne can furnish. This pair of front wall men are fast and shifty and after last Saturday night. they should work together nicely. Zak- zewski will play at center. He dem onstrated that he was in form last Saturday night by having a big SCOT ing bee all by his lonesome. The guard positions will be covered by Sheehan and Leary.
 The Arcola Bears will line up with Gillinant and Lovac at the for wards: Kelley at center and Schiffer, Hecker and Adams at the guards.
 Preliminary Game
 The preliminary game will bring together the New Britain Girls bas ketball team and the Insilco girls of Meriden. This will be another hard test for the local quintet. but de spite the fact that the girls lost out in their first game this year, they are confident of winning Saturday night.
 The first game will start promptly at 8 o'clock and the feature contest will take place at 9 o'clock, Dancing will follow.
New Britain herald., 1928-11-23

the Carnegie steamroilsE. tg 11voeo0 to win easaly from 1ordham. bea4eo by West Virginia New Ysek Un1- versity. Boston College and Dstrstt.
 Brown. preparing for . Thants- giving Day game with Colgate. meets Rhode Island at Providence. sn1 Boston College and Holy Cross who clash December l. are brushing up on their ohense and dsfenss ses>Aot the Connecticut Agsies and frovi- dece tomorrow.
 Rutgers closes the season against Swarthmore at New Brunswick aud Haverford battles the University of Delaware at Newark, Delaware.