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Evening star., 1928-06-09
STEVENSON AND PITT
ENTER GOLF FINALS
g. p. Wood, Richmond, Meets z. L
Bono in Second Flight Semi.
Final at Columbia.

Miller B. Eteyins0n 0f Columbia and
Harry q. Pitt OF Manor are playing
this afternoon IN the final round Of
the Columbia Country Club invitation
golf tournament. Although STEVENSON
lost the first two holes 10 Thomas y,
Bones 0f Columbia IN one semi-final
this morning he Was Bones master
thereafter, winning on the fifteenth
green by and g. Pitt WAS IN front
ot Frank X. R0escb 0f Washington
throughout The other seim.finaI, win
ming On the fourteenth, o and 4.
Gordon r.. Wood of Richmond de-
feated c. A. Fuller 0f Chevy Chase In
one eennt~fD of the second flight and
viii play H. H. Bono of Columbia, who
defeated Donald Woodward Of c0iiimr
bis, Rnd /
ByTn Curtis Of Indian Spring, de-
feated Fred Mackay 0f Richmond, b
and 4, IN the third flight semi-iinai,
while M A. Ghipiey ~ Manor Wss
defeating w Hayes of Columbia.
Evening star., 1928-06-09
COOLIDGE CONFERS
ON SLAYERS' PLEA
Executive Assures Careful
Consideration of Appeal
for Life Terms.

President Coolidge laid aside other
pressing official duties for 20 minutes
this morning while he gave his close
personal attention TO final plea for
clemency in the case Of the three slay-
ers of Policeman Leo W.. X. Busch by
those who are interested In having the
death sentence on June % commuted
to life imprisonment.
Following the conference, wilton J..
Lambert, attorney for John G. Proctor.
one of the condemned, said the Presi-
dent assured them he would give very
careful attention to the case and study
closely the recommendations which the
Department OF Justice may make.
Seek CIemency for All.
Only Proctor and Nicholas Lee Eagles
we're actually represented by counsel at
the White House conference. Louis ID.
Tannenbaum. attorney for Eagles, wait
ed outside In the corridor and saw the
President alone later. Martin O'Don-
oghue, the attorney for Samuel Moreno,
the third slayer, did not put In an ap-
pearance.
The only legal plea made to the Pres
ident, according to Mr.. Lambert, was
one of Communication OF the death sem
tence for all three men. Mr.. Lambert
said the President showed deep concern
In the case of the three men and asked
several questions about their age,
previous records and early environ
ments. Although he appeared to be
moved by the situation OF the case
brought out at the extended trials. the
President was said not TO have given
any indication as TO his course. beyond
assurance of giving the whole case n
careful study.
Rev. George w. Dow, superintendent
of the Episcopal City Mission, who has
been Proctor's spiritual adviser during
his entire time In jail. made strong
personal plea to the President for Glenn
ency In behalf Of all three men.
Mrs Walter II. TGckerman. prominent
society woman. accompanied the dele
CATION of fiye persons received by the
President.
Ex-Serviee Men In Group.
II want II understood that am back
ing up the Police Department to the
nth degree" Mrs. Tuckerman said, ''and
have no interest In the case. although
II seems 10 me there are reasonable
grounds for doubt as to the guilt OF
one or more Of the men,"
The others In the group included
Earl Jackson and Forbes Amory, two
ex-service men, representing the Episco-
pal organization known as "Toc H."
They have frequently visited the Jail
In connection with social service work
and appeared representing the three
slayers, In whom they have taken an
interest during the past year,
Evening star., 1928-06-09

tinguished by conspicuous gallantry and
intrepidity at the risk of his life above
and beyond the call of duty On the
sixth, seventh and eighth of January.
1928, at Quilali, Nicaragua, Lieut.
Schilt. then a member of a Marine
expedition which had suffered severe
losses in killed and wounded, volun-
teered under almost impossible condi-
tions to evacuate the wounded by air
and transport relief commanding
officer to assume charge of very seri-
Gus situation. Lieut.. Schilt bravely
undertook this dangerous and vitality
important task and by taking off a
total of 10 times in the rough, rolling
street of the partially burned village.
under hostile infantry fire on each
occasion, succeeded by almost super
human skill, combined with personal
courage OF the highest order in accom-
plishing his mission, thereby actually
saving three lives and bringing sup
plies and succor to others in desperate
need"
Capt. Wilson Brown, naval aide to
the President, handed the Executive
the Congressional Medal Of Honor and
Mr. Coolidge pinned 1t on the officers
breast directly above his gold wings.
Participating in Ceremony.
Those who officially participated in
the ceremony with the President were.
In addition to Gen. Leieune, as follows
Edward r. Warner, Assistant Secretary
of the Navy for Aeronautics: Francis
White, chief of the Latin American
Division of the State Department; Maj.
Gen. w. c. Neville, commanding the
Quantico base where Lieut. Schilt served
prior to being assigned to Nicaragua:
Rear Admiral Charles F. Hughes, chief
OF naval operations: Rear Admiral VIII
liam A. Moffett. chief Of the Bureau of
Aeronautics; Brig. Gen. Dion Williams,
assistant conlmandant Of the Marine
Corps; Brig. Gen. Charles L. McCauley,
chief quartermaster Of the corps: Brig
Gen. George H. Richards of Marine
Headquarters: Col. Osmun Le.robe, Mil
itary Aide TO the President, and Everett
Sanders. Secretary To the President
Evening star., 1928-06-09
COURT IS ASKED
TOD|SBAR LINDSEY
Colorado Bar Association
Files Petition Charging Pro-
fessionai Misconduct.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
DENVER, Colo, June 9-The Colo
rado Supreme Court had before Il to-
day petition filed by the State Bar
Association asking the disbarment of
Judge Ben B. Lindsey. nationally known
former Juvenile Court judge here, on
charges of professional misconduct as
a member Of the bar"
Lindsey was charged specifically with
having accepted more than $4,000 for
representing Mrs. Helen Elwood Stokes
In the successful contest of the will OF
lier husband, w. E. d. Stokes. New York
millionaire, who disinherited his two
Denver children.
Lindsey Charges Malice.
The bar association contended that
Lindsey, who had earlier granted Mrs.
Stokes custody of her two minor chill
dren In a suit against her husband, had
no right TO be retained by her. The
children at the time the will was con-
tested. were wards of the Denver Juve-
nile Court. under the ruling which
awarded them TO Mrs Stokes.
The petition stated that a $37.600 fee
alleged to have been paid Lindsey by
stock gained for the children in the
fight on the will.
II is also charged Lindsey had receiv-
ed an additional $4,000 from Samuel
Untermyer, q New York attorney, who
was likewise retained by Mrs. Stokes
In the contest OF the win. Lindsey, in
Los Angeles. apprised of the petition
asking his dlsharment, characterized
1t as pure malice on the part OF po-
lltical enemies"
He said, that. following the suit
against the will by which "these dis
inherited children viii receive $4,000 900
worth of property when they are of
age" Mrs. Stokes suggested she give
him sum which would insure him an
income OF 5000 month.
Accuses Khan Representatives.
He accepted this, he said. only after
10 had been approved by Judge George
w. Luxford of the Denver Probate
Court. before whom matters relating to
the estate Of the children were brought.
Lindsey was removed from Office here
little more than year ago ON charges
of irregularities In an election returning
him To ofiiee, He fought the case
through all State courts, losing asi APP
peal To the Supreme Court.
This effort to disbar me Is q con-
tinuanee OF the fight started last Sum
mer," no said at Los Angeles. 1T was
instigated out OF pure malice by repre-
sentatives OF the Ku Klux Khan, which
opposed my candidacy for Juvenile Judge
In the last election"
In explaining his connection with the
case Lindsey said when 1t was discov-
cred Mr. Stokes had disinherited his
two Denver children, Mrs. Stokes sent
for him. urging that he come TO her
aid In New York. He said he conformed
10 her request al II was during the
Summer vacation. and he did not be-
phase Of the Stokes case coming before
his court,
Evening star., 1928-06-09
FRANK SHORE RETAINS
JUNIOR TENNIS TITLE

After dropping the first set 10 Randy
Robinson In the final match OF the
District OF Columbia junior tennis
championship tourney on Chevy Chase
Club courts this morning, Frank Shore.
iaa7 boys title holder, rallied to take
three straight sets. The scores 5---7,
Ga, o., 6---S,
Robinson's sensational start came as
an upset and his steady play kept the
winner driving hard throughout the re-
naming sets,
shore and Robinson winner and run-
ner-up, will represent the District In
the Middle Atlantic Association cham
pionship events at Norfolk next Friday
and Saturday.
Evening star., 1928-06-09
Wireless Being Used.
JAPAN DENIES FRICTION.

TOXIC, June LHD In view OF come
special dispatches from Tientsin pub
iished In Toxic intimating strained re-
lati0ns between the American and
japanese gaffis0ns the war ofIlce stated
today that II has received ofiiciai re-
ports from TientSin declaring that the
friendiiest relations existed,
IL is said that the rum0rg OF digsen-
sion grew out OF d Japanese American
agreement that when q Japanese air.
plane found II necessary 10 fly over the
American aviation grounds, an Amer
lean plane would go up for the purpose
Of informing the japanese they were
oyer the American section.
This took place and led 10 rnmors
that the Americans resented the Jap
snese scouting planes.
One Of the American planes landed
Continued on Page z. Column ID
Evening star., 1928-06-09
WEATHER WARNING ISSUED.

NEW YORK, June 0 GP).--A warning
against any attempt today at a trans
atlantic flight was sounded by Or.
James II. KimbalI, United States wealth
cr forecaSter.
None Of the flyers will attempt 1t II
they depend upon lis, he said. "Condi-
tions for flying across the great circle
route Saturday will not be At all good.
1t will be stormy nearly all the way
over. They would encounter conflicting
winds and rains.
Heeding the advice Of the weather
man, Miss Mabel Boil, who is seeking
10 make the transatlantic crossing In
Charles A. Leyine's Columbia, decided
20 defer her attempt. She said, how
eyer, that she stili was "rarin' 10 go"
She did not indicate how long the
fight would be deferred but Levine
thought II would be two or three days" "
Evening star., 1928-06-09
ATLANTIC FLIGHTS
WAIT ON WEATHER
StuItz and Boil Ventures
Again Deferred by Unfavor-
able Conditions.
BY the Associated Press.


TREPASSEY, N. r., June 9.-The
take-on OF the monopIane Friendship
for Europe was postponed today until
tomorrow because of reports received by
the flyers of unfavorable weather condi-
tions on the course over the Atlantic.
The early morning clouds here disap-
peared after few hours and by mid
forenoon the weather was clear with the
wind from the northeast.
Baked for three days by adverse
winds and leaks In the gas tanks OF
their plane, the flyers yesterday saw a
wall OF fog and rain come between them
and the ocean flight they are impatient
10 make.
Miss Amelia Earhart, who hopes TO be
the first woman 10 fly the Atlantic. and
her two companions. Wilmer Stultz,
pilot, and Lou Gordon, mechanic, were
disappointed.
Evening star., 1928-06-09
IOWA, COMMITTED TO LOWDEN.
APT TO SECOND IOOVER'S NAME
Delegation From Birthplace, Convinced
Secretary Will Be Named, Wishes
to Share In Honor.

pay him this compliment because he
was born in their State.
The choice, of the delegate to make
the seconding speech has not yet been
definitely determined, but 1t was re-
garded likely that the honor win fan
to Harry o. Weaver Of Wapello.
Denial that he would second the
nomination of Herbert Hoover was
made here today by Mr.. Weaver.
Evening star., 1928-06-09
WILL DEFEND ON DOG TEAMS.
Rescue by Plane ON Ship Believed
Hampered by Ice.

Hampered by Ice.
.ROME. June>0 LAsl.~~den. Mobile and
his crew of II were believed today to
be down at a spot 20 miles north OF
Cape Leigh Smith, scrli-isolated by the
pack ice Of the Polar Seas, Cape Leigh
Smith is the eastefly extremity OF
Northeast Land and a number OF small
islands are In the immediaf vicinity
OF the location given for the Italia.
Teams of dogs with sledgea and &C"
coInpanied by guides experienced IN
Arctic travel will be depended upon To
bring the crew OF the Italia TO safety.
The sealing ship Hobby, now somewhere
of the northern coast of spitzbergen
with The Norwegian flyer, Lieut.. Holm,
aboard, was ordered 10 work Its way
toward the Italia through the Ice Hoes
and land the dog teams
The gtefani News Agency announced
that the Itaiia's base ship Cltta III
MilanO was In radio communication
with the dirigibie for 40 minutes about
i pm, Greenwich mean time ~ pm.
Eastern Standard timel yesterday A
soon as the airship's location was
learned the Citta III Milano sent out
orders 10 the Hobby 10 begin rescue
work.
Messages Heard Plainly.
The commander Ut the base ship was
confident the signals we're from the
Italia, because the sender ended his
transmission with the proper rec0gni-
tion signals The messages we're heard
plainly.
The position given In ihe messages
Is approximately 221 miles from Kings
CONTINUED on Page 2, Column a.
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Evening star., 1928-06-09
BAIL is FORFEITED.

LOS ANGELES, June 0 tPl.-~~Bail
Of S2,b00, posted by Henry Schumann-
Heink, son OF the operate singer. Nine,
Ernestine Achumann- -Heink, before a
municipal court here, yesterday, WAS
ofdered forfeited when he failed 10 an
Hwer charges OF defrauding Mrs Mar
garet p. DobS0n nf eA,BlB,aa,
The court dihregafded a telegram
from Rchumann- -Helnk'A attorney stat
ing that hc was In court IN San Diego
facing similar charges, lie was ordered
brought In for preliminary hearing
June 10.
Evening star., 1928-06-09
BY the Associated Press.

BY The Associated Press.
CONVENTION HALL, Kansas City,
June 9.-The Iowa delegation virtually
has decided to have one of its number
second the nomination of Herbert
Hoover.
That course was adopted after the
Iowa delegates. although committed to
Lowden. became convinced that Hoover
would be nominated, and they wish to
Evening star., 1928-06-09
TWO NATIONALIST
ARMIES At PEK|NG
Clash of Shansi and Feng
Forces Held Remote.
Mukdenites Return.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
PEKING, June g.-~Uncounted thou
sands Of troops Of two factions of the
Nationalist army, those from Shansi
province and those commanded by Gen.
Feng Yu-Hsiang. we're close 10 Peking
on three sides today.
It was believed, however, that there
was no danger of a clash at present,
as Feng was expected to turn his at
tention TO Tientsin and try to drive out
the Northern forces there.
Although 5000 Shansi troops have
now entered Peking, the situation In the
city continued quiet today. The COM
mander Of these forces issued a procla-
nation assuring foreigners that they
would be safe. He demanded that any
Northerners remaining there surrender
their arms 10 avoid trouble.
Wireless Being Used.
Telegraphic communication between
Peking and the rest of the world con-
tinued interrupted and wireless was
being used 10 keep up contact. There
has been no travel into Peking since
last Sunday and no mail has been
received.
The entry Of the shansi forces into
Peking apparently was carried out
under q reported agreement by which
Gen. Yen Hsi-Shan, military governor
Of Shangi, win control the Peking area.
Gen. Yen Is held to be model COVER
nor, since the province has been kept
peaceful and prosperous under his rule.
Gen. Yen has not yet arrived In
Peking. ~ was understood today that
he was remaining In Paotingfu, 10 the
south, because Of III health.
Evening star., 1928-06-09
SARGENT H0N0RED.

NEW nRuNRWICK, NJ. j.. June 0
tA1.--Iahn daribaldi Sargent, Attorney
General OF the United states, today re-
ceiyed the honorary degree al doctor OF
laws at the i62d annual commencement
VI Rutgers University,
Evening star., 1928-06-09

Radio Programs Page n
Evening star., 1928-06-09
WEATHER.

20. 3. Weather Bureau Forecast,l
Showers, slightly cooler tonight; to.
morrow partly cloudy and cooler.
Temperatures Highest, 80, at IL
am. TODAY; lowest. &C. at $50 am.
today. Full report on page Z.
Evening star., 1928-06-09
WIN Wy 10 sydney.

AfleT the round NJ receptions ana
welcomes here, the Southern Gross wiz
make the final mop ~ thf night, aan
overland hop III 500 n1iiss if0fn Efie.
bg none VI the pefiis of previous legs
aContinuec On I'aRe Z, Column ~
Evening star., 1928-11-26

ward A. Hartman, Mrs. Stokes Halkett
Mrs. Charles Boughton Wood, Mrs. Ar
thur Giles Mrs. Richard Parker Cren-
shaw, the National Society OF Colonial
Danes and the Colonial Danes OF Amer
lea.
Mrs. r. T. Holden will be in charge
of the tea following the card party Tor
benefit of the free wards of Providence
Hospital, to be held Monday afternoon
December 3, at 2400 Sixteenth street
Mrs. Holden will be assisted by Mrs
Arthur McConville, Mrs. c. G. Marbury
and Mrs. Henry H. Flather.
Mrs. George Y. Worthington, jr, Is
in charge of the candy sale.
The Art Promoters Club, at 1914 N
street northwest, will give a tea tomor-
row afternoon from to s o'clock,
when Miss Mae Vance will be hostess,
assisted by Nine. Susanne Oldberg. who
will introduce the singers; Mrs. Georgia
Swan and Mrs. Genevieve Plerson.
Senator and Mrs. Edgar T. Crawford
will be among the guests. The ex-
hibition and bazaar will be on display.
No cards have been iSued.
The following officers were chosen at
TIE annual banquet Saturday evening
The Ambassador of Turkey, Ahmed
Mouhtar Bey, chairman of the honor
ary board of governors; the minister
of Persia, Mira Davoud Khan Meftah,
honorary president; Mr.. Henery Finkel,
counselor; Mr.. Rowland Lyon. eXecu-
tive president; Mrs. Turin Bradford
Boone, first vice president, and Mr..
Charles Dunn, Miss Mittie Burch, Mr..
Evening star., 1928-11-26
Marriage Licenses.

following:
both of HyattSville Md; p ey. j. T: Brooks.
.,s Eussace s. BelIinger. Ss'l M ksnvil; N x j.
Thomas A. Cunningham.
:, Charles E; Roberts, u: END Frances E.
Thomas Elmore. %, and sesdie L. Hunt
10, ,amsn both Of Rsed RchT2ndi Va b, st. e and
Thelma Bowie, 10; Rev. James IT. Marshall.
Trueman S. Wallace. "a. Arlington Va; va
and Eunics A; Perrie' 2S' th.s city; Rev.
Ellsworth N West. az. and Ed ua Coleman
%; Rev Benjamin H. whiting tha rs,a Henson.
81: Rev John e Briggs. -
C. Arthur Wingfield. 28: and pristine y
Beckwith, 81: Rev. John c. CopenbaVer.
Louis s. George. %, and FredaS Whetzei'
David TSG q GGoIdstein. ii, and Ida I.ouff, %,
both of Boston, Mass. Rev. j. r Loeb:
John F. LulIy. 80, and Margaret I. GURUS
IS, both Of Baltimore Md; Rev. q emen' -
Jordan.
Evening star., 1928-11-26

Mr.. Karl Rogge will sail on the S. S.
Franconia from New York Saturday for
a cruise to the West Indies, returning to
his apartment at the Wardman Park
Hotel shortly before Christmas.
Evening star., 1928-11-26

Murray MarshaT, Miss Maxine Role,
and Miss AddieA Deering. vice presi-
dents; Mrs. HerA-y Finkel, recording
secretary; Miss Leila Bogue, cores
ponding secletary;;3 Mr.. William Hunt
ington, treasurer, end Miss Mary Ham,
ilton Brinkley, assis S,nt treasurer; Mime.
Josephine G. de 1egnel. club hostess
and Miss Gertrude richardson Brigham,
club director. In ;addition the social
comn:ittee lately naluCd will be made
permanent.
Evening star., 1928-11-26

trict Building to accommodate motor
lists taking out their 1929 automobile
license tags.
Distribution of the tags will start
Saturday. Extra clerks will be sta
toned in the corridor to help appli-
cants fill out their application cards
properly.
Application blanks may be obtained
Evening star., 1928-11-26

had to help them solve the mysterious
Staying of Arthur E. Trainer, 6o-year-
old merchant, who was found dead with
his skull crushed shortly before mid
night Saturday in his store.
Police said they had discovered no
motive for the killing. About $50 in
cash was found in the store.
Evening star., 1928-11-26

either at the District Building. at the
nearest police precinct. or at the sew
eral clubs in the District. according to
of licenses.
Evening star., 1928-11-26
MURDER BATTLES POLICE.

Fingerprints Only Clues to Staying
of Richmond Merchant.
RICHMOND, Va, November 26 R).-
Fingerprints were the only clues police
Evening star., 1928-11-26

Germany still retains her record as
the worlds second greatest shipbuilding
nation.
Evening star., 1928-11-26
PREPARE FOR TAG RUSH.
Benches and Tables Provided fol
Aid Of Applicants.

Carpenters today are placing tenn
porary benches and tables in the cor
ridor on the ground floor Of the Dis
Evening star., 1928-11-26
SOCIETY

Continued From Eighteenth Page.)
Evening star., 1928-11-26

Mr.. and Mrs. John Glenn of Phila-
delphia. Pa, are at the Carlton for a
few days.
Evening star., 1928-11-26

Mr.. and Mrs. A. Burke of New York
City, accompanied by Mr.. and Mrs. H.
Rogers of Boston, Mass, are passing
some time at the Carlton.
Evening star., 1928-11-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Donald c. Tewkesbury
Of New York are at the Grace Dodge
Hotel for an extended stay in Wash
ington. With them are Mrs. Hanford
c. Plumt of Bridgeport, Conn. and
Mrs. A. w. Peak of Port Chester, N. Y.
Evening star., 1928-11-26

Mr.. and Mrs. r. E. Joslin and Mrs.
May E. Russell, who motored to WASH
tngton from their home in Winchester,
Mass. are at the Grace Dodge Hotel for
the week.
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about tires-dnd gice a higher {.
NoaV-sUih every knosun item of
the highest, the Firestone Deale
and advantages at the losuest
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Frestune-buit Airway Tires are especially designed
for light car owners and far outciass anything else on
the market at anywhere near the price. Note he scien-
ti6calfy designed tread with the rider strips al the center
and the cog-like units which give greater traction and
prevent skidding. Don't experiment with bargain"
tires when ycu can buy Firestone- built Airway Tires
nc the markets lowest prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-25
White House Crepe
3o-inch width, $3.50 yard

This is the best and finest
crepe de chine that we have
seen at this price. 1t is most
economical silk as n neither
wearing or washing will dim
its luster, or DESTROY its lovely
colors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-25
Women's Tweed Coats, s49.sO

For that motor trip over the Fourth-and tor
travel wear on your vacation tweed coat
is essential - such as the model sketched
Other Vacation Coats, $3.50 to $3.50.
woafEN's COATS, THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-25
Junior Misses Frocks, $3.50

Decidedly youthful-decidedly smart is this
nautical jacket frock, with sailor collar and
insignia Other Frocks. $3.50 to $3.50.
JUNIORS APrAsEL, FOURTH FLOOR.
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Wonen's Printed Frocks, SIS

Printed crepe frocks for travelling and general
wear on outings and vacations-and exquisite
airv creations of printed chiffon for afternoons.
Washable Crepe Frocks also $3.50.
woMEs's FRocKs THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-25
An English Oxford, $3.50

Trimmed with black patent leather; hard rubber
sole and spring heel Others, $40 to $l250
WoMKKs SHOES Third Floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-25
These Bone Buttons
and Buckles

add SlnaFlnfSS 10 NHmMer
frOckS
Bone Buttons, in gay colorS
and black and white, Csc to 81
dozen.
Rome Buckles. in black, white
and colors, Csc to 60e each,
BUTTONS, FIasr FLooR,