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Evening star., 1928-05-07
T0DAY's ADJUSTMENTS.

National Theater Piayers--"Take My
Advice, comedy, at 800 pm.
P0Ii's-Jane Cowl In The Road 10
Rome. at $40 pm.
Earle Ladies Night In Turkish
Bath, continuous. 1870 am. to II pm.
Isaiace--''The Smart Set" at 1880
am. 1915. ais, AIS. 5:45, 745 and
$50 pm,
Fox--"Why Sailors Go Wrong" con-
tinuous, IL am. to ii pm
RiaIto--"Open Range" at 1913 am,
/, 2:45, 4:55. 6:i5, 8 and 9;55 pm
ColumbIa-"Laugh, Clown, Laugh. "
at 1890 am, 1910, 2:15, AIS, $50,
7:45 and 9:45 pm.
Metrop0iitan-"The Moose" at 1875
am, I;35, 3:35. 5:35, 7:35 and IS
pm
Little Theater--'The Trial Of Donald
Westhof," continuous. 10 II pm.
TiyOIi-~"The Big City" at 2:25. AIS,
@, 7:30 and 9:35 pm.
Anbassador--'La Ladies Night IN a
Turkish Bath" al 6:l5, 0 and 9.40
pm.
CentraI--''A Race for Life" at 1890,
2, $3.50, S. $50, and $40 pm.
Evening star., 1928-05-07
Confederates Seek
General Reunion
OF Blue and Gray

MACON, Ca, May IA sugees-
ton that ovcrtures be made to the
Grand Army of the Republic for
Joint reunion Of the Blue and Gray"
next year in some Southern city will
be made at the gathering of the
United Confederate Veterans III
Little Rock, Ark, which begins to-
morrow.
Delegates from the r. A. Smith
Camp here we're instructed to make
the suggestion at the general session
of the reunion.
Thinning of both ranks of men
who faced each other in the battles
nearly 10 years ago was given as one
of the reasons why the next reunion
OF both organizations should be held
jointly and met with general enthu-
siasm from local veterans.
Evening star., 1928-05-07
Bulgarian Bank Bombed.

SOFIA, Bulgaria. May (4J.--A bomb
was exploded at the main entrance OF
the Bulgarian Bank Of Commerce early
yesterday. badly damaging the masonry
and windows. but without injury to
persons. 1t was believed to be the work
OF extremists, who are dissatisfied with
the amount Of advances made by the
bank for the relief OF earthquake suf-
fererS.
Evening star., 1928-05-07
I67 Students TO Get
Loan OF $3.50 From
Banker Foundation
BY the Associated Press.

by the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, May Loans Of
$3.50 each viii be made during the
coming college year from the Ameri-
can Bankers Association Educa-
tionaI Foundation to 1877 college
students. it was announced yester-
day. Scholarships In II colleges In
"a states already have been offered
10 90 students.
BY the provisions OF 100000
fund. established by the foundation
In 1925 To encourage the study Of
banking and economies. each stu
dent is expected 10 start repaying his
loan, with per cent interest. the
second January after graduation or
after he leaves school. When the
loan has been paid the student be-
comes a member OF the foundation.
Evening star., 1928-05-07
London Steps Sugar Stick. :"

London is taking to the sugar stick,
the new dance that waS demonstrated
recently before 200 dancing teachers at
the Cafe Royal. The sugar stick" is
similar to the tango, and has skating
movement, the left leg brushing the
right as 1t passes. -Four quick steps be-
fore the walk is the sugar stick" part.
Fast blues music Is necessary.
Evening star., 1928-05-07
AIRPORT CRITICIZED.
Philadelphia Must Provide Suit
able Field for Mail Planes.

PHILADELPHIA, May OP).--Phila-
delphia will be abandoned as a stop on
the new air mail route between New
York and Atlanta unless "a suitable
field" is provided for the aviators.
A warning 10 that effect has been re-
ceived by Postmaster George +. Kemp
from w. Irving Glover, Second Assistant
Postmaster General. Dissatisfaction
with the municipal flying field here
grew out of the crash Of one OF the
mail planes in an attempt 10 land
Tuesday night. when the new air mail
service was iIslugurated.
Evening star., 1928-05-07
BY the AssoeIaled Press.

By The Associated Press.
PARIS. May 7.--German artists
sang German opera in the original Ger
man in Paris for the first time since
1914 at a matinee Saturday, and re-
ceiyed an ovation from a distinguished
audience of critics, society folk and
diplomats.
The occasion was the matinee pre-
niere of the Vienna Opera Co, with its
own singers, orchestra and chorus In
"Fidelio," the prelude to a ten days
Evening star., 1928-05-07
One Killed as ESQ Houses Burn.

CAIRO. Egypt. May 7 tRl.~-One per-
son was killed and IL seriously injured
in fire IN a village near Mansura,
while go dwellings we're destroyed
Evening star., 1928-05-07
Distinguished French Audience Roars
"Bravo" as Germans Sing Opera In Paris

series, which the critics say Is TO be a
brilliant part of the current musical
season.
Franz Schalk, director, had TO bow
again and again after the overture to the
last scene. When the last note had
been sung, the audience rose to their
feet and roared Bravo" for a full five
minutes
Nine. Marie JeritZa, Metropolitan
star, will be one Of the principal at
fractions when she sings Tosca next
week
Evening star., 1928-05-07
VIEWS FORD REFUSAL.
Cosgrave Sights New Policy for
Factory Project.

CORK, Irish Free State, May z tH9.---
President Cosgrave yesterday, in his
first public utterance on the refusal OF
Henry Ford 10 locate factory here,
said: THE problem presented Is entire
ly different from anything else we have
had to face, but the government has
been considering it and is weighing the
advantages to be derived from the adop-
ton of a policy entirely different from
any hitherto put before the Dali"
The Cork Chamber of Commerce has
urged the President to initiate reci-
procity with Britain to assist in the es-
tablishment of Ford factory here by
removing some Of the American manu-
facturer's objections.
Evening star., 1928-05-07
CLAIM OPIUM CURE.
Japanese Scientists Say Expert
ments Have Been Success.

MUKDEN, Manehuria. Relief for
opium addicts who want the habit
broken is promised by Japanese scien-
lists working under the Kwantiing
Leased Territory government at Dairen
DR.. K. Ozawa and DR. T. Kuroi re-
port large measure of success in ex-
periments in search OF an opium cure
For the past year they have been treat
ing patients in a government hospital,
and absolute cure Is claimed in rs per
cent OF the cases
The treatment consists OF hypodermic
injections Of compound OF arsenic,
iodine and calcium.
Evening star., 1928-05-07
GOLF CLUBS OF MISSING
u. s. VICE CONSUL FOUND
Picked Up Near Whangpoo River
in China--Body Believed
Washed to Sea.

BY tho Associated Press.
SHANGHAI, China, May THE golf
clubs Of Walter B. Wilson, jr., of Green
vile, N. c., American vice consul here
for the past eight years, who recently
disappeared, we're found yesterday near
the Whangpoo River. 1t is believed that
ne fell or jumped into the water and
that the strong tide carried his body out
to sea.
Wilson left five letters indicating that
he had been depressed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-19
PLANNED PAN-AMERICAN ROAD
WOULD BE BOON TO AVIATION
American Automobile Association Points
Out That 1t Would Serve as Route and
Landing Place for Planes.

mot only will this highway be used
for automobiles and motor trucks, but
IT will serve those who in the future
will travel and transport matter by air
routes. With this purpose In mind the
proposed highway will be of such width
that it will at any point and at any
time afford landings for airplanes that
NAV be compelled to descend for safety
IT will also serve as marker for those
who travel by air Recently Col, Charles
A. Iindbergh was able to blaze his own
way across these trackless spaces. But
all cannot follow the guideless ways
that this venturesome and intrepid
young man pursued on his lone flight
Paints Bright Future.
1T is not impossible to visualize an
air traffic of vast proportions in the
not distant future following this inter-
national highway.
Attention need not be called to the
good will and international unity
among all the republics of the two
American continents which may be
promoted by the projected Parliament
can highway Nations that are now
separated will be brought closer to-
gether. People that now sometimes
misunderst8fid each other may be
brought into better mutual understand
ings. Along this highway there will
be a constant interchange of ideas. as
we'll as interchange Of commerce.
'As an evidence and a promoter OF
good will among the nations affected
the project under consideration will be
worth all that it costs and much more
The possibilities. in whatever way
We look at the matter, are so vast and
80 significant that We are warranted In
taking the preliminary action"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-19
BANNER YEAR SEEN
IN AUTO INDUSTRY
National Automobile Cham
Der of Commerce Manager
Forecasts Prosperity.

Looking forward to active markets IN
the motor trade during the last half OF
1928. Alfred Reeves, general manager
Of the National Automobile Chamber OF
Commerce, expresses the view that this
year will he one of the best which the
industry has enjoyed, in his midyear
statement of conditions in the automo-
bile industry.
THE frst six months Of 1923 recorded
a nrod,Iction of 2.326,S77, being second
oniv to the former high total OF 2,483,-
463 for the first half Of 1925. Mr.:
Reeves points out that this volume OF
business has given the industry a rum
ming start which may result IN record
wear. and at least inSures highly pros
nerous condition He points 10 the
popularity of new models, the strong
position of dealers, activity in the used
car field and the stepping up Of Foro
OUTPUT as factors Of prosperity Tor tne
next six months.
Even July is holding strong IN pro-
duction. with an estimated total Oh
100000, which is almost equal 10 June
Production during the Summer months
usually shows a marked seasonal let-up'
but this year tine pace mas Coiot!iHN@ "O
very nearly the same proportions as
this Spring In fact, production for
this season of the year is proceeding at
a record pace,
Light Car Is Index.
"One of the best indications Of fun
damentally sound business conditions,
saws Mr.. Reeves. lis to be found IN the
prosperity in the light car field, When
the mass Of the people have money 10
buy. that means prosperity all along
the line It is encouraging to note that
the four cars in the lowest price range.
namely, Ford. Chevrolet, Overland and
Durant 4. have all reported exception
ally fine business this year The low
priced field has always been the edu-
Gator, the trade missionary, for cars III
the higher price range. The mass or
buyers have purchased the lowest cost
transportation as their first car, and
have then advanced as customers for
larger vehicles.
Leaders in the industry believe that
trade will continue strong throughout
the year. Fords total will mount rap
idly. as he is just beginning to get back
to normal production. This will have
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-19
a marked effect on the size of the totals

a marked effect on the size OF the totals
for the last half OF the year
style has continued to play an i'm
portant role In the motor business.
There has been strong public interest
in the new offerings which have been
presented during the past few weeks.
This has tended to make the public
motor minded and has stimulated the
buying interest in new, up-to-date We
hiClcS.
THE style element will always be a
factor in the motor business, and for
this reason I believe that there will
always be place for small as well as
large producers Some people prefer
to have automobiles which are like
those Of their neighbors, whereas Others
wish to have motor car Of type
that is different from the mass Of
vehicles on the road. Furthermore,
there is always an opportunity for the
competent manufacturer who can de-
velop an individual beautiful car at a
price which the public can afford TO
pay.
Used Car Field Strong.
THE used car market has been much
strengthened by two conditions. The
first is that many families are now on
two-car basis, and are adopting the
policy of keeping the old car for sec
ondary use. The second factor is that
the public gradually has come to realize
that II cannot expect to get high values
In trade for used automobile after
the vehicle has rendered two or three
years OF service. New cars are now
sold on so close a price basis that there
Is no opportunity TO give the buyer a
bonus for his used automobile.
The position of most of the dealers
In the automobile business is sound
The relatively good weather conditions.
compared with last Summer, have
brought buyers TO the shOwrooms and
the increase in prospects due to the
two-car family movement have en-
abled dealers to move their merchandise
without making heavy sacrifices on used
cars
The purchase of $4,000 United States
designed automobiles in other countries
during the month of May is an index
of the. growth of foreign trade, which
is a mark of prosperity not only abroad
but also in industry here. This total
represents nearly 10 per cent of Amer
lean automobile output.
"Installment buying has been placed
on a sound basis Whereas formerly
three quarters of the cars were sold
on time this figure has dropped to
60 per cent. The difference represents
The marginal number of dubious credit
risks With these risks eliminated the
burden of repossessed cars is done away
with. the manufacturer and the dealer
are in a sounder financial position. and
the industry is spared the cost involved
in such operations,
THE strong first half of the year
has given employment not only to auto
mobile factories, but to approximately
5000 600 additional workers in allied
lines. This In turn has stimulated re-
tail trade, and has helped to strengthen
the entire cycle of business with re-
suits which should prove favorable for
the coming months"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-19

Possibly for the first time in the
history of highway building, proposed
road-tfle Pan-American routes be-
ing considered not only rs q means Of
moving traffic but as guide and emer-
gency landing field for aviators and for
promoting international good will.
This statement was issued TODAY at
national headquarters OF the American
Automobile Association, which has con-
sstently supported this project and en-
couraged highway building in foreign
lands.
The A. A. A. points out that Con-
gress already has provided for Ameri-
can participation In the Pan American
Congress of Highways which will meet
in Rio de Janeiro in July, 1929, and
definite program for connecting up the
atin-American countries. the United
States and Canada with broad paved
highway will In all probability be adopt
cd at this session.
Building of such a highway" says
the national motoring body, will be
perhaps the most important physical
step ever taken by a group OF nations
to promote mutual understanding. en-
courage travel and to bring about an
intermingling of national ideas, with
resultant benefit to all OF the countries
involved,
Recently there has been made pub
lie the report of the committee on for
eign affairs of the House of Represent
atives dealing with a resolution which
authorizes assistance in the construc-
ton Of the proposed highway
This report follows in part.
Blaine Urged Railroad.
THE construction of the proposed
highway or highways-for they will nat-
uraly radiate in several directions. es-
pecially in South AmeriCa-may SEEM
like something dreamed of. but with
out a doubt this dream. vast as 1t is,
will some day be realized. We even
hope that II may not be long deferred.
There Is both an-American sentiment
in favor of 1t and an economic demand
for it,
Many years ago James c. Blaine,
cnnspicuously, proposed similar prof.
ect in the form OF a Pan American
railroad But at the present time the
world is thinking in terms Of automo-
biles and motor trucks. which have, IN
part at least. superseded railroad trans
portation and so the big international
project now naturally takes the form
Of a highway for such new forms of
transportation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-19
DESCRIBES GROWTH
OF SPEEDOM ETERS
Engineering Bulletin Tells Story
of DEVELOPMENT From Clumsy
Instrument.

The story of the development Of the
gpeedometer provides one Of the most
interesting and important chapters IN
the history Of speed-registering devices,
according 10 recent engineering
bulletin.
speedometers or speed indicators. as
they were called in the days before the
automobile. the bulletin says, we're
largely used on locomotives. street cars
and bicycles. At that time none Of
them was considered very reliable.
Their development was slow.
As an illustration Of the prevailing
situation, along about 1905 when au-
tomobiies began making their appear
ance In increasing numbers, new
speedometer came out. 1t was much
larger than the present-oay speedome-
ter and operated something like baro-
Erapn-recording with an mixed needle
on roll Of paper the speed time and
eveD stops Of q car. This was hailed
as z promising improvement and caused
quite a biz Of interest in engineering
circles From that time on the i1stru-
r1ent went through many stages. until
to-day We have speedometers as near
perfect as il Is possible TO make them.
The speedolneter has two independ-
err units. each driven from the same
StAdA%~~n epERG eIiIL I'D bEIk IlpR lhEt
you are going and an 'odometer" unit
IN tel how far you have gone. The
speed Unit Is driven directly by fey
Ible cable connected TO the engine
Transmission. This cable drives steel
spider or rotor that spins around In
side of an aluminium cup which is
mounted On a jeweled bearing and is
marked 10 read in miles per hour This
entire assembly is placed between the
poles d a permanent horseshoe mag
met As the car moves along the road
ne rotor is driven by the flexible shaft
and magnet drag" between the rotor
and the horseshoe magnet causes the
aluminium cup To turn against q hair
sn~igg the amount Of turn bang d.
f@et'y proportional 10 the car speed
The baiTsprin2 returns the cup 10
zero when he car stops and b. Of
feflna q uniform resistance against
i'' ming Keeps the readings steady at
Ell speeds
Ir order that the speedometer viii
accurately function st oil speeds. il Is
checked ~ several intermediate speeds
sr6 the magnet adjusted ~ give the
correct readings This makes the tn
sssumeni accurate over It's entire range
The odometef unit that tells how far
votg have gone Is driven Dy q worm gear
season and trip mileage Every time
the cable turns ! ,003 times an addi-
tlonal nile is recorded On tie frs,
Gd0meter wheel. Every 10 miles on the
first wheel the second wheel Is moved
one reading and 50 On the maximum
reading being 30 500 miles The trip
III the odometef operates the same al
the season" part. but Il can also b.
geset 10 zero or any mileage desired
II reads up 70 90 9 miles and is used
% measure the distance Travelled on
any trip.
Ali speedometer heads are gearec
allie. variations Of Size tires and real
axle ratios etc, are taken care of b.
different combinations Of speed drive
gears IN the transmission underinfia
lion Of tires, excessive load and roJgt
roads are conditions that will Gauss
slight inaccuracies Of speedometeF, IN
FicationS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-19
Poor Ignition Hurts Car.

Poor pickup, slow getaway and lack
of power in automobiles in most cases
are simply due to poor ignition service
and are no fault of the car
This is the opinion of automotive en-
gineers, who recommend that the cars
ignition system be checked regularly
that necessary minor adjustments be
made to insure carefree and economical
operation.
A check of the ignition system by a
competent mechanic is necessary at
least every 10000 miles the engineers
say, to make sure the battery. cables,
breakers and spark plugs are working
satisfactorily
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-19
Compulsory Insurance Plan.

Hongkong police authorities are Civ
ing consideration to a scheme providing
foI the compulsory insurance of public
motor vehicles against third party risks. .
The plan under consideration means
that every class of actor passenger We
hicle-livery, garage. public cars, buses
and taxis, will in the event that the
scheme is adopted be required to in
sure against claims that may arise in
case where a pedestrian or other
person involved in an accident can es-
tablish that the injuries caused were
due to the negligence of the driver.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-19
ROAD CONSTRUCTION
TO COST $3.50, 900. 900
Virginia Will Spend $2,542,000
and Maryland $1,599,o00,
Statistics Reveal.

Statistics collected from state high
way oficials in Al States show that
more than $3.50. 100000 worth of State
highway construction will be let during
the Summer and Fall of this year, ac-
cording to Roads and Streets, high
way magazine.
Virginia will spend S2.542,000 and
Maryland 81, 500 900. the figures disclose.
The estimates cover only eonstruc-
ton and only such work as will be let
by State highway departments. II does
not. therefore. include work on high
ways done by counties or other political
subdivisions
The tahi1lati nv states follous
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-19
storm

Nom Chrysler-designed
engine, with "Silver
Dome high-compression,
using any grade gasoline.
Men, smoothness and
quietness of opera
ton at every speed on the
speedometer.
Mem, performance bril-
liancy, flashing get
away, astonishing power and
pickup with marked economy
of gas and oil.
NP1I,-type rubber insula-
ton of engine, new
type invar strut pistons, new
type crankcase ventilator, etc.
NQ1H-type 4-wheel hy-
draulic internal
brakes with moulded brake lin
ing, giving instant and squeak
less stopping in any weather.
NPn' slender-profile radi-
ator, new bowl-type
lamps, with beautiful cowl
lamps and cowl bar, all chro-
MUM plated.
Men, riding qualities from
long resilient springs
and hydraulic shock absorbers,
front and rear.
Non, roominessin lifelong
low-hung bodies,
seating five adults with n sur
plus of comfort.
Men, richness of interior
appointments, with
high grade mohair for closed
cars and genuine leather, pig
skin grain, for open models.
Mem arched window sill
houette, new air
wing tenders, new charming
color combinations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-19

Auto Bodies, Radiators, Tenders
Repaired; also New Radiators
Harrison radiators and cores in stock
Wittstatts, 1909 14th North 7177
Also 31s 18th, Il Elsck Below Ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-19

Motor yehicle taxes In 1927 amount
q 10 more than 100000 900.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1928-06-11

Butler won his title from Col.
lier several years ago before a
Juneau crowd. He won on points,
however, not by kayo. And he
held fast to his crown against all
Alaskan corners for several years
In one of the last smokers given
here, he lost on points to Freddy
Cullen, flashy Seattle boxer who
later made fine ring record in
the States.
Buffers record includes vic
tories over Smiling" Davies OF
Anchorage, Sinclair Brown of this
city, Pete Allard of Sitka, and
several other well known men
Both he and Collier have been
idle for three years but are in
good physical shape. They will
begin training this week Dave
Housed is fitting up training quar-
tiers in the basement of the Alas
kan Hotel where both men will!
do their ring work.
With the main event out of the
way, the Legionnaires were today
turning their attention to the
semi-flnal and preliminary events
The entire card was expected tc
be made up before the end Of
this week.