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The Washington times., 1928-03-28
Lieut.. d. E. Eberle Dies
In Annapolis Hospital

ANNAPOLIS, Nd, March 2s.--
Following injuries received in a
motor accident two weeks ago, Lieut..
d. f. Eberle died yesterday in the
Naval Hospital here.
Rear Admiral Louis M. Mutton,
superintendent of the Naval Acad-
envy, today ordered a Naval board
of inquiry to investigate the circum-
stances surrounding the accident.
Lieutenant Eberle sustained a
fractured skull when mis- automobile
was forced off the Annapolis Wash
ington boulevard by another car on
the night of March IL. He was a
nephew OF Admiral E. w. Eberle,
chief of Naval operations.
The Washington times., 1928-03-28
OFFICIAL
URGES COAL
MERGER

Federal coal legislation to
permit consultations, regula-
ton of selling prices, curbed
use Of anti-labor injunctions,
and recognition of the prlncl-
pie of collective bargaining was
advocated by Percy Tetlow, OF
Charleston, w. Va, president
of District No. II, of the
United Mine Workers, in con-
Guiding three days of testi-
mony before the Senate coal
committee today.
Instead OF allowing the industry
to go into the jungle deeper
through cut-throat competition, 1t
seems to me Congress should regu-
late the industry to degree that
would permit payment of living
wage to miners and assure a fair
return on capital invested" said
Tetlow.
He opposed naturalization OF the
mines.
Senator Bruce 3D. of Maryland
said price regulation meant social.
ization of industry"
mot any more so than regula-
ton of the railroads by the Inter.
state Commerce Commission" re-
piled Senator Gooding R.) of Idaho.
Senator Watson R.) of Indiana,
chairman, warned the committee to
let the witness testify. but the SEN
ators continued to wrangle over
coal legislation.
The Washington times., 1928-03-28
Mann Act Indictment
Against HOrseman Killed

A Mann act indictment returned
recently against Daniel Curly
Brown, millionaire Los Angeles
racetrack magnate, has been nolle
pressed at the request of the De-
partment of Justice, it was learned
here today.
While no reason was given for
withdrawing the charge, it is
thought proof furnished by Brown
to the effect that he was the victim
OF a blackmail plot il responsible.
In the indictment returned against
Brown it was charged he was init
mate with one of a party OF girls
he was taking on an educational
tour to Cuba.
The Washington times., 1928-03-28
Jersey Assembly Puts
Speed at 35-MiIe Limit

TRENTON. n: J., March 27.-By
81 votes, bare majority, the Assem-
bly, has passed a committee substi-
tute for the bill introduced by the
commission named to recommend
uniform traffic regulations for the
State.
A maximum speed of IS miles an
hour is authorized, with penalty of
$50 or ten days Imprisonment, or
both. for every violation.
The Washington times., 1928-03-28
HEARST PLANE
HELD Up IN
TEXAS

..
DALLAS, Tex, March 2s.-
The Westward cruise of the
New York American S all
America tour airplane was
held up for "a hours here by
mechanical difficulties which
prevented the schedule flight
TO Ell Paso.
Upon arriving here Pilot Hopkins
found that something had gone
wrong with the planes oiling sys-
tenn, which necessitated overhaaling
the motor by the Wright engine
experts of this place.
Because the remainder of the
route to the West Coast lies through
desert and mountain country, with
lew places adapted to safe emer-
gency landing, Hopkins declined to
go ahead until he was satisfied
the planes motor was in tip-top
condition.
Test flights to Fort Worth were
made while the experts went along
to gain some idea of why the
m o t o RS oil consumption had
mounted to a point hitherto IN.
heard Of. Hopkins announced the
6OO-mile jump from here to Ell Paso
will be broken by a fuel stop at
Midland, Tex. which is half way
between here and Ell Paso.
Dallas, q city OF some ESQ 900
population, has evinced great in
terest in the American plane and
Its elaborate radio set. and many
calls have been made on the mem
hers of the party for information
regarding the combined telephone
and telegraph sending and receiving
layout. It Is likely that owners
Of q number OF commercial planes
may purchase similar sets for
operation locally.
The Washington times., 1928-03-28
BYRD To SPEAK
IN ARL|NGTON

ARLINGTON COUNTY. March
2s.-Members of the CherrydaIe
Volunteer Fire Department will hold
D banquet tomorrow night in the
auditorium OF the Firemen's Hall
ut 7:sO o'clock.
Among the speakers will be Gov.
ernor Harry f. Byrd, Senator Bur-
ton *. Wheeler. Representative
lEiniz Garrett and r. Walton Moore.
states Attorney General John r..
Saunders, State Senator Frank l..
Ball and Chief George s. Watson,
Of the District Fire Department.
The entertainment will include a
minstrel show, the Donaldson Or.
chestra, and the City Club Trio.
Asa e. Phillips. chief engineer in
charge of the installation of the
county's water system. speaking at
the Dutch Treat Club luncheon to-
day. announced that he will appear
before the board OF supervisors at
its meeting Friday and urge a
special levy in each of the three
districts to provide for the pay
ment OF water used for fire pro-
lection.
There will be 100 fire MIGRANTS
sn Arlington district. so in Wash
1ngton district, and 40 in Jefferson
district"
y. MI. Hedrick, member of the
board Of supervisors from Airing
ton district, spoke at the monthly
meeting of the Arlington Citizens
Association.
Discussing the proposed s0-cent
Increase in the levy for sidewalks,
Hedrick said that with the $3.50
basis plan with the property own
ers. the county will have to raise
funds to meet its share of side
walk construction. There will be
an open meeting April 80. when
the budget will be discussed.
According to A. B. Honts, cashier
Of the Peoples State Bank of
Cherrydale, the r. L. Bond CO., Of
Richmond, Va. are installing a
eeyen-inch steel door costing $4,000
10 replace the door at the Airing
tor branch of the bank, wrecked
~ robbers last wednesday.
The state Corporation Commits
sion has granted an amendment to
the charter OF the Whitehouse
Diahwasfer Corporation chartered
under the laws of Virginia, increas-
snr the capital stock from a max
mum of $4,000 to $4,000 and
tlbe minimum from $4,000 to $4,000.
The Washington times., 1928-03-28
Catholic Churches Get
q Architectural Praise

Tribute to the architecture of Ro-
man Catholic churches in Washing
ton was paid by DIR. George Stewart,
president Of Auburn Theological
Seminary at dinner of the Wash
ington committee of the National
Presbyterian Church last night in
the Cosmos Club.
The example set by the Catholic
churches should be followed by
other denominations in building
their new houses of worship, DIR.
Stewart said. He declared the pro-
posed new Center of Presbyterian
ism in the Capital, to be built at the
intersection of Connecticut Avenue
and Calvert Street. will measure up
to the highest ideals of church
architecture.
The Washington times., 1928-03-28
NEAR EAST SALE

The Easter Sale of the Near East
Relief, 1884 Connecticut Ave. N. w.
under the direction of Mrs. Robert
Whitney Imbrie, will be held tomor-
row and continue until April z. The
articles for sale have all been
manufactured by proteges Of the
Near East Relief.
The Washington times., 1928-03-28
CONDUIT ROAD CITIZENS

The Conduit Road Citizens Asso-
eiations will meet tomorrow evening
nj Potomac Heights Community
Church. Cathedral Avenue and Con-
Auit Road.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-11

triotism through the attssetiveness added to the par
ticular street and the community as a whole. The
idea spreads, as II Is human nature for
every individual to desire beautiful surroundings and
keen competition is almost invariably induced when
any individual or section of q community seeks 70 in
culcate, by preeept and example, the ideals Of home
and community Identification.
As store managers depend largely upon their dis
play windows and the arrangement Of displays TO make
their places Of business attractive TO prospective Gus
toners, so must the city depend upon its show windows
the streets-to make the city attractive to prospec-
tive industries, new business concerns or home build
ers. The attraetiveness Of the streets depends largely
upon the individual property owners, and to that extent
the individual is responsible for the effect the city
may produce upon strangers. The city government, re-
gsrdless Of how progressive IL may be, cannot make the
city attractive without the aid Of the citizenship. and
the property owner who extends full cooperation in
this respect is merely meeting the obligation he owes
the community as we'll as providing for himself she
pleasure and comfort Of attractive surroundings.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-11

While the Tammsny leaders are not enthusiastic
over the attitude Of Texas in regard TO the insertion Of
a dry" plank in the democratic national platform,
there are indications that if Tammany enters strenu-
Gus objection 70 the plank there will be q clash be-.
tween Governor Smith and the Tammany leaders.
Until recently the Tammany organization was frankly
admitting It's opposition to any action BY the national
convention touching on prohibition. and that they hoped
to carry Smith through to victory without mentioning
that subject.
Governor Smith. however, does not appear 70 share
the views of the Tammany leaders. One Of Smiths
most pronounced virtues is his Willingness to get out
in the open;" to meet all issues. In a recent letter 20
Glenn Shaver. chairman Of the democratic national COM
r;ttee. Governor Smith declared it was his deep con
viction that "our platform should be built by applying
the fundamental principles Of Jeffersonian democracy
unflinchingIy to each specific problem Of the day"
In the Houston convention there will be a variety
&c opinions as to what constitute the specific problems
of the day. the South contending that enforcement Of
oroblem before the nation. Governor Smiths letter
indicates that he would not be averse to the convention
taking a decided stand on this question and demanding
IN. same vigor in enforcement Of the prohibition lav
IS in enforcing other laws.
Tammany leaders arc quoted as believing il highly
,nexpedieut and impolitic to p~recipitste a discussion
- uouston over the Eighteenth Amendment. They as
..r, that prohibition should not he made a political
issps And will be satisfied with a plank that pledges
the marty merely 10 law enforcement. Whether a COM
nromise n be work out with the South on this policy
rsmains to be determined. T~ammany leaders declare
,hs, n the event Of Smiths election any plank touch
t. inc prohibition or law enforcement which may be
secluded in the national platform will be considered by
smith IS a mandate of the party and will be adhered
- with the same zeal he has displayed in connection
with the platform pledges of his own state.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-11
Investigating Candidates

Apparently the senate committee assigned the task
Of investigating campaign expenditures OF candidates
for the presidential nominations are getting nowhere.
Several Of the republican candidates have been inter
rogated and the committee has elciated the informa-
ton that Senator Norris expended the sum Of IS in
pursuing the elusive nomination; Senator Borah had
received nothing and spent nothing. and Secretary
Hoover had paid for a few telephone calls. Senator
Curtis had expended s1t,46s.7 rs Of a fuad Of sl1,6
contributed by members of the Curtis organization in
Kansas and Nebraska. The Hoover campaign, in such
states where a campaign has been deemed necessary,
has been financed by friends of the secretary in those
states.
To the lsyman this probe Of campaign expenditures,
with the conventions still several weeks in the offing,
appears useless. No one has charged there has been
a "slush" fund for any candidate. In none IL the va
rious state primaries has there been an indication or
a hint OF Legitimate use Of money. Each Of the can
didstes has jealous friends, all Of whom are working
for the men Of their choice, d~efraying such small ex-
penses as may be incurred. The appointment by the
senate of a committee to investigate the candidates
is merely another sample of the political foolishness
for which that body is famous.
The prevailing opinion throughout the nation is
that the pre-eonvention and presidential campaigns of
both major parties will be free from the faint Of
"slush" funds. The Ware and Smith Investigations
awakened the public conscience as il had not been
awakened since the Grant administration, and the 20.
litical leaders, the wise old birds who dictate party
policies, will be extremely chary this year in campaign
expenditures.
None of the candidates have deemed it necessary to
smsss organization funds. The "favorite sons" who
have received the endorsements OF their respective
states, secured such endorsements without effort. The
Lowden and Hoover campaigns are being carried on
BY their partisans. with the principals looking On
while the various states fight out their own battles in
the primaries. This has also been true in the demo-
cratic party. The enthusiastic eastern bacxer5 ot
Governor Smith have contributed more enthusiasm
than cash to his campaign. and in only one state, Cali
fornis, were the Smith men forced to wage an az
gressive fight to overcome opposition. Missouri parti-
sans of Senator Reed have financed his campaign.
which, however, has not required heavy financing.
On the face Of the senate investigation Senator
Curtis Of Kansas has expended more than any rclub-
lican aspirant for the nomination; but no one who
knows Curtis questions that the 1900 expended in
his behalf was used for perfectly legitimate purpcsCs.
However. there are probably many voters in the United
States who will regard this as significant, indicating
the injustice such a useless investigation may do = nan
q the highest integrity and the most honest purposes.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-11
The World and All
THE HILLS
b. Charles p. Driseoll

Il will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from
whence cometh my help" | cannot expound this pass
age from the Psalms for you. not being a preacher.
But ] often recall it to mind when ] lift up mine eyes
unto the hills Of Westchester county. New York, and
across the river in New Jersey.
There is something helpful in the quiet hills. In
a poem | learned at school Bryant speaks Of "The
hills. rock-ribbed and ancient as the SUM-" In Genesis
there is mention Of "the everlasting hills" The poet
always have loved to question the hills and to listen
patiently for answer.
In the heart OF Kansas where I was reared there
are no hills. Vast expanses of rolling prairie sweep
away from both banks Of the river. When the auto
mobile statesmen want 20 demonstrate the hill-climb.
ing qualities of their cars in Wichita, they have to 60
to a viaduct over the railroad tracks. The hump in the
viadcut is the only hill in town.
] used to look at pictures in the magazines, and
dream about the beauty of the far-awny hills.
Tall and rugged mountains are all right for vara-
ton. Once in a while 7 want 20 see them. They hold
me in awe and silence.
But for everyday association, want the warm blu.
hills. Mountains, such hills arc called BY those who
live near them. But really they are Just great rock
ribbed hills, quietly living through the ages, plaeidly
witnessing the works Of God and man.
You can talk to the hills. You can walk out IN IN.
morning among the trees and rest in the sun upon a
patient rock upon The hillside. If you are alone. YOU
can stretch out in the sun and Be friends with thi,
ancient hill.
II your heart is troubled. walk out among the hill.
What Of critics? What Of the small-soul.d? VIVA.
matter the ~ittle-minded? These hills have seen then
come and go. Envy and malice and spite and unreaso,
are like the ants that burrow into the Surface Of the
NIL to ve~ It. There were ignoble souls long ago, when
Homer sang and Phidias wrought. These hills were
mere and took no note. They speak to you today 4
message Of ealmness and nobility. I will lift up mine
eyes unto the hills.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-11

THE DIARY OF "A NEW YORKER.
NEW YORK. May 11.-Lindbergh's
mail. the mail he never sees, Is as
large as ever. There are hundreds
Of persons still hopeful of penetrat-
ing his reserve and his privacy. They
want souvenirs such as pieces Of
plane. or articles Of clothing. or auto
graphed photos. Or they want to
tell him that they've discovered from
old letters that they're relatives OF
his. Or they are young men who
want him TO get them into aviation.
Or they are publicity seekers hoping
to take advantage Of his popularity.
Or they want money.
Once a man or woman's name is
associated in the newspapers with
wealth, he or she is made a target
for begging letters. A man know,
A composer Of popular music, re-
ceives on an average OF $50 begging
letters a week. Not long ago he sat
isfied his curiosity by having the
writer's investigated. Only three in
400 cases we're worthy Of help. The
others were from persons who make
a profession of writing hard-luck
letters.
One m the letters investigated re-
vealed the fact that there is a family
that has made a handsome income
for years out Of writing begging let
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-11
Kemygranns

making an sale. AS m cIinchinE mr.
rument why / should buy, he said
70 me in q confidential tone:
"I've got q chair about like that
In my own parlcr!"
The practice OF mentioning
clerks own preference or tcndness
for q given article is now considered:
as they say in vaudeville, "old stuff
\ know Of one great department
store which carefully instructs it,
saleswomen in the r~ead-to-wear de-
partments that they must not, under
any circumstances, say to a Gus
toner: "I like that on YOU" or any
such volunteer comments.
This same store also insists on Just
the right p~hraseclogv between q
clerk and a custcmer-not only for
the sake OF courtesy. hut for greater
efficiency. A clerk must not say TO
a customer: sAre you being waited
on?' but, did you find what you
wantedTr The latter form or IN
curry has the advantage OF applying
to two different contingencies and
the former to only one It 10 drilled
into clerk in this establishment that
customers and possible customers fn
the store are the company's guests.
and must be treated as such. Those.
who look and do not spend must De
made to fel that 10 W perfectly all
right 10 do that very thing.
1--WE spend thousands OF dollars
every year in advertising. remar
the head Of this These ad-
yertisements are invitations To thu
public to come IN and see us-just as
much so as engraved cards are IN
yjtations 10 a reception in ones own
home. Having invited = person ~
Zee az. we mus make him feel at
home when he comes
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-11
New York Letter

tiers. They watched the papers, and
being adept psychologists, wrote e
newly rich persons, or persons likely
to be in a happy and beneficial mood
because of a bequest. or a new child,
or n wedding, or "a new honor
This young man ia also subject 70
annoyance from panhandlers who
dog his footsteps. ~accosting him "a
he leaves his home or office. or seek
ing interviews with him by phone,
telegraph or mail.
At a party at my house the other
night a young man. who works for
a noted capitalist. told how he went
out with three fellow-clerks for a
good time. and landed with the trio
in Jail. charged with disorderly con-
duet. They had ruined q speakeasy
or two and beaten up n couple OF
cops. After their release. several
days later. they approached their boss
hopelessly, hardly expecting much
more than their wages for the frac-
ton Of u month previous 10 the jam
boree.
Instead, when they faced the great
man, whom they had never suspect
ed Of possessing human qualities. he
laughed uproarinusly and sent them
back TO their desks with, II had
thought the race was dying out!"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-11
D BUYING SHIRTS

II has always seemed to me that
the worlds worst statesmen are
sought out and placed behind the
shirt counters throughout this broad
land.
II 50 happens that I like to wear
shirts OF patterns which permit me
to move among people Of high or low
degree without their Icing harassed
BY my shirts acoustic properties
Yet. whenever I 90 into q haberdash-
cry to buy shirts am waited on BY a
Young man who seems 10 have ccnse-
Grated his soul TO selling me some
thing I do not want. Re shows me q
lot Of shirts with color schemes that
seem to have been designed TO COM
bine the attractivencss Of n horse
blanket and d bright new drug store
awning.
Haberdashers always seem not a
little yexed when I fail to enthuse
over shirts suitable only for old
fashioned minstrel parade and cake
walk wear. With such n shirt on
should be haunted constantly by n
fear that I might meet somebody 4
know. .
Frequently q spry young shirt
salesman gives me a plying glance,
such as one bestows upon idiots,
opens up his vest. and proudly shows
me that he himself u wearing
Of the very patterns 70 which ! have
objected.
Once | went into an antique SHOP
10 look AZ "A chair. The clerk was
out for the moment and a colored
porter kindly undertook to wait on
nc. The chair I had seer in the
window proved "a be not quite what
] wanted. but the colored man was
anxious to please his employer BY
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-11

that? Surely there il no one in the
world who would try to do il. No
one cares enough for me and my
affairs
What did you say"
Nothing, dear. nothing"
Ralph. are you in pain? !
thought ! heard you groan."
mo, 7 am not in pain, my darling.
Be sure and call me UP BY telephone
after YOU have seen Madam Mill
fleur."
"Of course I will. Ralph. dear. but
] don't like 10 leave you like this.
Send Wilson. and I'll see YOU to-
morrow IL you want me"
Want youi If YOU only knew
how ! want youl But Dad u coming
IN an hour to take me out TO the
shore. Lynda, now that ] am leaving
Dad, ! am beginning 10 appreciate
what a brick he has always been
10 me.
"ill fix IL up with him some way
before ! come TO you in New York
Goodbye dear. III I did not know
the greatest happiness of your life
was coming 10 you, ] do not think
| would let you 60 even to New York
without me" There was n rattle
as though the received had dropped
from the nerveless hand.
Ralph, Ralph" Lynda called. jerk
ing the receiver holder up and down.
"What number, please" asked a
pert voice.
II was talking" said Lynda, mis-
erahIy. 81 think omeole cut US off.
"There is no n on your line,
now"
Lynda vainly tried tn yet Ralph's
house; but finally she gave Il UP.
And all through that lonely night.
she wondered what had happened to.
Ralph. In the morning, h thought,
she would 20 to him, then remem-
bered he was gone.
The next afternoon, after telephon-
ing 10 n transfer company TO send
for her baggage. she left the house,
turning her head az the gate to bid
the little home goodbye.
The old hammock cresked in >
signing wind that blew across the
porch.
For = moment Lynda hung over
the gate. almost expecting to sc
David come down the street with his
CHEEKY whistle. when I came TO her
that shr would never hear him again.
She leaned her lass ssalnst enc q