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Evening star., 1928-03-11
Visitation Student Program.

CTUDENTs from the Junior contin-
- gent in the music department Of the
Georgetown Visitation Convent were
heard in their annual recital last Sun
day evening. giving good account Of
themselves in an entertaining program.
A pleasing variety was given to the
affair by the Interpolation of recita-
tions, poem by Father Tabb being
presented by Sally Peters and "Flan-
ders Field" (McCray) by Anna Smith
Mary Eleanor Farrell displayed a
voice of lovely quality in the So
prano solos, Scenes That Are Bright
est" (Balfe) and Mother Machree"
(Olcott. and among the piano num-
bers were "Once Little Fairy
(Jenkins) and Soldiers March"
Schumann). played by Priscilla San
doy: "Treetops and Birds Farewell"
Woodrow, Katharine Kane: Run
away Horses (Bilboa). Gertrude
Kane: Spinning Song" (Ellmenreich)
Emily Bennett: Butterflies" Hege)
Nancy Sandoz: Dorothy" an old Eng
lish dance (Wilson). Irene Goyco
Perez: Impressions Of japan" (ConteD
and Lilac Time" Bliss. Bolivia Le-
cuna: Gypsy Rondo" (Haydn), Peggy
Tierney
|. Kathleen O'Connor OF the college
department assisted as accompanist.
Evening star., 1928-03-11
STILL HELD IN SIBERIA.
German War Captives Unable to
Procure Their Release.

Correspondence OF the Associated Press.
BERLIN-Bruno Stapelt, soldier
reported missing" on the Eastern
front during the World War, has un-
expcctedly returned to his home at Gel
tow. near Potsdam, after II years Of
captivity in Siberia
With his Russian wife and two chill
dren he made his way with great diff
Guilty across Russia. He says that ne
was held at Kansk. a village near Kras-
noyarsk, in the heart of Siberia, and
that $50 other Germans. officers and
privates, still remain there. destitute
and anxious TO get back home. but
without means to get transportation.
A meeting of Reichstag members of
all parties, except Communists, has
made formal request of the German
government to take steps TO get these
men repatriated.
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Soldiers Home Orchestra.

Soldiers Home Orchestra.
THE United States Soldiers Home
Band Orchestra, John 8. NJ. zim-
mermann, leader. will give the follow
ing programs this week, beginning In
each instance at $40 pm, in Stanley
Hall:
TUESDAY.
1aFh Syrrtrc co1@gs Bne,ian Stgn's zamfsns s1ts
Morceau. "a NishtingaIe's serensde +"
Excorp.. from musical comedy. ~s,esfma"' steopnr
Fox trot ;G1dyi sight snail s,s,II
waltz suite. Roses From the south 'Hi4i
The Star spsngled Banner E''''e'
THURSDAY.
Na..;,o Narch "IA,;srty Day. .zanscnx
0fiGinal a isPs'f MeioGy IN Ahai zImmerA1nssn NAM
Gems en- from I.1!, musical comedy. Mary Jan.
F9z tro, popular. after nv LagEstsr '"'
Finale. Back 9 J" Your own Yard : 1'a'sa's'
The Star span2led Banner" ''''
sAIJRbAT
lrish overture. "Innesfal:cn. ....... EoDl,z
IA! "she's the Daughter o, Moth.r
H, iva. onniy; an iir:hm,n. n.l'
Po.n9agri a Of Irish folk :onz.. 'Th. s:N shan,.
Fox tro.. NV Hear, @tood stiil'' Rofz.rs
Waltz song. Nellie Kelly. I Love You.
Finale. Come out Of the Kitchen. Mar
The Star sDgr-led banner 80
Evening star., 1928-03-11
Chinese Operetta a Success.

AN unusual. and charming presenta-
"A ton was the production given by
the girls OF Gunston Hall School Mon
day and Tuesday nights OF the past
week. They appeared in colorful
operetta entitled "rhe Feast OF the
Little Lanterns" which drew enthusi-
astic applause from two crowded
houses. Under the capable direction
of Miss Marjorie Lowe, this years pro-
duction considerably enhanced the pres
tige of the school.
1.-THE Feast Of the Little Lanterns
takes place in China The presence In
the cast of 5-year-old Lily Chao.
a pupil of the kindergarten at GunSton
Hall. lent not only authenticity but dis
tinction to the cast She is the daugh-
ter of the president of the educational
committee for China. which has head
quarters In Washington.
The entertainment Is in two acts. re-
plete with melodious songs and grace
full dances. The principals and chorus
comported themselves with poise such
as is rarely seen among amateurs.
The costumes and lighting contrib
uted greatly to the success of the
operetta. The dancers. under the di-
rection of Miss Isabelle M. Patterson,
won an ovation.
The art department of the school de-
signed the scenery.
The operetta was given for the bcne-
fit OF the bazaar fund and the memorial
library fund.
Evening star., 1928-03-11
MARYLAND DRIVERS USE
OF D. C. TAGS ATTACKED
State Loses Revenue, County Or
ficial Charges-Urges
Investigation.

BALTIMORE, March 10 (SpcciaD ,~~
Many automobile owners living In Anne
Arundel County are obtaining District
of Columbia. instead OF Maryland
licenses, thereby causing Maryland con"
siderable loss of revenue. according TO
charge made by Elmer E. Parkinson
president of the board OF country. IN
missioners for Anne Arundel County. IN
a letter to E. Austin Baughman. state
automobile commissioner.
MIR. Parkinson requested that an IN
vestigation be made. He alleged that
many persons living in Anne Arundel
County have been giving fictitious
Washington addresses in order % obtain
District tags.
The fiat rate for tags in the District
of Columbia is 81 for any car, whereas
the Maryland rate Is 80 cents a horse
power.
Evening star., 1928-03-11
Variety Seen in Lubricants.

Transmission, differential and crank
case lubricants just right for cold
weather are different in their charac-
teristics from those that give the best
kind OF service in Summer. One OF re
first features of Winter car care is
putting the proper lubricant In the
proper place. This does not mean tnat
it always Is necessary to use lighter
oil in The crankcase. although in the
case of the differertial and transmits
sion It does. The condition OF the en-
gine as to rings. pistons and oil pump
should govern the viscosity OF the en-
pine oil
Evening star., 1928-03-11
Music Critics to Honor
American Song Writer.

TOHN PRINDLE SCOTT, the Ameri-
y can writer of songs. who has won
fame for his compositions and many
friends with his charming personality,
will be honored at musical tea at the
home of Mrs. Edward Hood Watson
1905 Kennedy place. next Saturday aft
ernoon from 4 to o'clock. Mrs. Wat
son. who is known professionally as
Dorothy De Muth Watson. Washington
representative for Musical America, will
be assisted in the receiving line by Miss
Jessie MacBride. music critic: Miss
Maude Sewall. local representative O.
the Musical Digest; Miss Elizabeth E.
Poe Of the Washington Post. Miss Helen
Fetter Of The Evening Star. Miss
Willard Howe Of the Musical Leader
Miss Ruth Howell of the Washington
News and Theodore F. Cannon OF the
Musical Courier.
A short musical program will be given
during the afternoon.
Evening star., 1928-03-11
A.A. A. MEN PLAN
SERVICE EXTENSION
Secretaries to Gather Here
for Important Parley
March Fl.

How 1t may extend and make even
more effective its many services 10 It's
large and ever-growing membership
and to motorists generally will provide
th> keynote OF the fourth annual con-
ference Of secretaries and managers
Of local clubs OF the American Auto
mobile Association which Will be heio
here March 2l-2S. The purpose OF
the conference is set forth i'll state
Of the A. A. A
Coming on the eve Of the period
which is expected to see established the
greatest motor migration III history,
the conference will bring TO Washing
ton the executive personnel Of ma
tority of the 951 clubs that make up
the Nationwide chain OF the A. A. A.
Secretaries and managers from
Pacific Coast clubs. from the South,
Midwest and Atlantic Seaboard all
ready have made reservations Tor the
conference and il is now evident that
virtually every State in the Union will
be represented.
Success Is Expected.
Providing an opportunity for an IN
terchanee Of ideas among club eXecu-
tives from all parts OF the country and
A A A to acouaint their representa-
tives il the field with every detail Of
The broad program contemplated for
1928. the conference is expected to be
one Of the most successful in the long
history Of the organization. the state
nlent declares.
In addition TO the addresses by
prominent figures in local. State and
National motor club circles, the dele
gates Will hear several nationally
known leaders in other fields discuss
subjects pertinent 10 the motor club
movement. including motor taxation
and national road development.
General sessions of the conference
will be devoted 10 discussion Of the
main features of the organiZation's S
program. Important among these are
those services devoted to simplifying
the path of the motor traveller. That
this is an ever more important duty
of the motor club is evidenced by the
fact that last year local A. A. A. clubs
mapped 100000 individual motor
tours. The number is expected to reach
even larger proportions this year.
Evening star., 1928-03-11

In this sphere, the motor club not
only provides the tourist with adequate
and up-to-date maps which picture In
minute detail the road conditions he
will encounter, but also it eQuipS him
with complete data on hotels. camp
sites. traffic regulations, informs him
of places of scenic, historic and recrea-
tional interest and generally acouaints
him with every detail that he needs to
know to make his trip without delay.
with safety and at the smallest expense.
Emergency Road Service.
Emergency road service is another
important subject that will come be-
fore the conference. Continual I'M
provement of this important item in
the motor club program is the objec-
tive Of A, A. A. officials. Meeting the
need of the motoriSt at the time he
most seriously needs help, this service
has grown rapidly in effectiveness.
extent and Importance In all parts Of
the country and discussion of It Is en-
pected to provide one Of the most in
teresting sessions of the three day
conference.
Legal services. insurance. school boy
patrols and merchandising discounts
are among the other general subjects
to be discussed.
Specialists among the club personnel
and officials of national headquarters
will go into various phases Of the clubs
service program in sectional meetings
prior to the presentation of these
topics before the general sessions.
The motor club movement is
destined to greater gains this year than
ever before" the statement quotes
Thomas P. Henry. president of the
A. A. A. we have no illusions about
the basic reasons for our continued
growth We recognize the fact that
the service Of the motor club is COM
modify that the motorist needs. Our
annual conferences always have re-
suited in an improvement OF that COM
modify and this year we are confident
of better results than ever before"
Evening star., 1928-03-11
ACCEPT MEMBERSHIP.
Frederick Dealers Join Baltimore
Auto Trade Group.

Special Dispatch 10 The Star.
FREDERICK. Md. March l0.-The
Frederick Automobile Dealers Associa-
ton has accepted membership in the
Baltimore Automobile Trade Associa-
ton, following preliminary organiZa-
tion this week A committee composed
of Charles P. Hiteshew, D. Murray
Stauffer. Grayson Fl. Staley. George E.
Grove and Clyde NJ. Roney was named
to draft constitution and bylaws to
be acted upon at meeting March 10.
Officers of the new organization were
elected as follows: Robert l.. Warfleld,
president: Jesse W. Kolb vice presi-
dent. and Charles N. Staley, secretary
treasurer.
John E. Raine. secretary of the Bal
timore association, was the principal
speaker
Evening star., 1928-03-11
Benefit Concert Friday at
First Reformed Church.

THE Women's Missionary Society OF
the First Reformed Church. Thir-
teenth and Monroe streets northwest.
will present the Chaminade Glee Club
with Esther Linkins, director, and
Gertrude Walter, accompanist, In bene-
At concert Friday at 8:15 pm.
The club will be assisted by Helen
Belt, violinist. and J. Horace Smithey.
baritone, with Mrs. Smithey. accom-
panist.
Karl Holer. local composer and
the organ In two of the club numbers
and will also serve as accompanist In
the rendition of some Of his choral and
violin compositions.
Evening star., 1928-03-11

Under the treaty OF Versailles the
German peacetime army may not ex-
ceed 100000 officers and men. and the
navy Is restricted to $4,000, according
to the Liberty Magazine
Evening star., 1928-03-11

A German automobile club has Of
fered court judges in Hamburg free
driving lessons so that they may better
understand automobile traffic problems.
Evening star., 1928-03-11

After teaching in the Sunday school
OF the Free North Church Of Telford
Road, Scotland. for IS years. Miss Helen
MacGregor has iust resigned
Evening star., 1928-03-11

stone, Margaret Biggs, Ruth Kent, Lena
Morris, Edna Rosenberg. Elizabeth Gil
lespie, Gertrude Gilchrist, Frances
Carnes, Marie Adams. India Shockey,
Eva Rosenberg. Louise Rackley and Mrs
William Clarke.
Chapter No. Of st. Johns Guild,
Bethesda, will present a musical pro-
gram Wednesday evening at Overlook.
the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. NJ.
Brookes in Bradley Hills.
The selections will be presented by
Mrs. w. r. Chamberlain, the Newell
Trio. Ivalee Newell. Howard Hobdon,
Mr.. Pyne, Harold Brown. the Rev. Clar-
ence Prentice Parker and Mrs. Wilson.
Transportation will be provided from
st. Johns Hall for guests who have no
cars available.
Evening star., 1928-03-11
Special Sport
E0uipnlent

Available on all body
types. six wire wheels
With tires special
front tenders with
tire wells two spe-
ciaI tire locks and
locking rings col-
Iapsilfe trunk rack
800 extxa on
open ears clio on
closed cars Si1
disc wheels With same
equipment, e7e on
open ears S5 on
closed models.
Evening star., 1928-03-11

before the members OF the Wheel of
Progress, literary patriotic society.
Beatrice Deeds. soprano. sang Sweet
Mother Mine" written by Mrs. Lozier.
wife of Representative Lozier OF Mis-
souri,. Little 8-ysar-old Anna Martha
Bentcr daughter of the leader OF the
Navy Band. played two piano solos very
Wild Rose and Beethoven's "Minuet
In O." Mary Sitz Parker, pianist, played
selections by Chopin and Rciche.
Grace Hazard Wormelle, director Of
the Woodbridge School Of Music and Ex-
preston. sang three soprano solos at the
East Gate Chapter of the Eastern Star
on the occasion OF the initiation
March :.
Mrs. Wormelle also has reorganized
the Woodbridge Woman's Trio. which in
cludcs Minnie T. Atcheson and Myra
w. Tillcy. The trio made Its first ap-
pcarance at the monthly meeting OF the
Washington Readers Club, March 6.
Dorothy Sherman Pierson. soprano:
Sophocles T. Papas. guitarist: Caroline
Bender, pianist, and Dorothy Tyler.
singer of French songs. In costume, will
presAnt the program Friday before the
members of the Friday Morning Music
Club at the Cosmos Club auditorium.
The senior class of the Master School
of the Piano held its monthly meeting
Saturday night. Grace G. Gilchrist.
director. gave a talk on the Inner
Voice" Mrs. Charles j. Cassidy gave q
sketch on medieval music. Marie Fuhs
talked on THE History Of Musical Nota-
ton" and Gustav Weckel spoke on The
History OF Scales"
Students present included Haskell Mil
Evening star., 1928-03-11
he SmOOthness and Snap
That All America Is Demanding

Because of it's ruggedly constructed
chassis it's bigger clutch and
smoothly shifting gears and the
super-precision construction demanded
in the All-Amcrican principle of design.
X X
Once you've experienced its SMOOTH
ness y. once you've witnessed its snap
you'll know why the All-American
Six is winning such tremendous success!
Evening star., 1928-03-11
Musigraphs
Continued from Fifth Page.)
lowing program this afternoon at 4:3O
O'Clock:

The choir OF the First Congregational
Church. under the direction Of Ruby
Smith Stahl. will give group of eight
part capella sacred numbers at Gen.
tral High School Wednesday evening on
the program sponsored by the Agricul-
turai Department. - which those inter-
ested are invited.
The choral numbers will include:
tat "The Iurd'R Prayer" ........ Gaines
thi "Ft"rcc Was tho Wild Blllow.
Tcrtius Noble
tc) "nrauttful savior .Christiansen
Evening star., 1928-03-11

There's no longer any doubt about 1t.
America is demanding more and more
from its automobiles. More power
more style &. more speed. And above all
else more smoothness and snap.
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Smoothness that brings to driving
new pleasures and new delights. Snap
that responds to the traffic signal as
sprinter responds to the gun. Smooth
ness and snap that you know are the
very essence of motoring satisfaction.
Smoothness and snap that you find re-
vealed in the AlI-American Six.
r r
You find them there because of Oak
lands big, impressive brute Of an engine
which starts SO easily way below zero.
Because of it's famous CMR cylinder
head ;. force feed fuel pump 79-ib.
cranIshaft generously oversize con-
Meeting rods and other vital parts.
Evening star., 1928-03-11

Ns.o Series Pontiac Six, $7l5 to SAYS. AH prices
at factory. Delivered prices include minimum
handling charges. Easy To pay on the liberal
General Motors Time Payment Plan.
Evening star., 1928-04-17
KELLOGG ASSURES
JEWS OF SYMPATHY
Statement Denies Report
u. S. Is indifferent to Per-
SecutionS Abroad.

Clariacation by Secretary OF State
Kellogg Of the United States attitude
toward treatment Of oppressed religious
minorities in Rumania and other
European countries has alleviated con-
$iSerahly the dissatisfaction in Jewish
circles caused by publication of his
original statement according to MAI.
Julius l. peySer Of Washington, vice
president of the American Jewish Con-
creSS.
Statements attributed TO Secretary
kellogE several days ago IN eonnectlon
with s resolution by Representative
Celler of New York requesting Gov
ernment supervision OF foreign loans
represented the State Department as
lanaSinc that the United States ives not
conceyneS about ill-treatment Of mi
nor,;ieS In Europe IN view of the evi-
dent miSinterpretation given 10 the
Siepartrlent'S attitude. Secretary kel-
logr Yesterday let il De known that, al
though the United States has no right
80 nroteSf officially against treatment
Of JewS in Rumania and elsewhere, this
Government. Of course, Is concerned
about order and proper treatment OF
minoritseS in foreign countries. Al no
tine. Il was stated. has Secretary hel~
loSc intirnste6 that the United States
has no interest in such condition. and.
N fact. this Government has done
everything II could do within diplo-
matte rights and proprieties 10 correct
conditions inflicted upon Jewish and
other miporities.
It was pointed out by Mai. Peyser
that Rabbi Stephen S. Wise, president
Of the congress and Rev. DR.. Arthur
ii. Brown, chairman Of the American
committee for the rights Of religious
minorities. In the past few years have
been In frequent touch with Secretary
kellogg relative to the treatment OF
religious minorities OF 81 kinds abroad
Evening star., 1928-04-17
JAPANESE WORLD RACER
is FLYING TO NEW YORK
Newspaper Contestant Lands in
San Francisco on Globe
Trip.

Ry the Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO. April l7.--Racing
around the world from Toxic. Toichtro
Araki, eastbound contestant. invoked
the services today Of an air mail plane
To get him to New York with all poSSi-
ele speed.
Araki is racing Eyukichi Matsui. the
westbound contestant. Both left Toxic
April 6 to determine which is the
Quicker route around the world. using
only ordinary means of transportation.
NatSui now is on train somewhere
along the trans siberian railroad and is
due in Moscow April 3.
Araki expected TO arrive in New York
late Wednesday and take steamer at
once for England.
The Jill Shimpo. q Toxic newspaper,
is sponsor of the race.
Evening star., 1928-04-17
COAL MINE PICKETS
GET 10 DAYS IN JAIL
25 Union Narchers Arrested and
Fined for Demonstration
in Pennsylvania.
ny the Associated Press.

ny THE Associated Press.
UNIoNTOwN, Pa, April iT.--At-
teEnptS at mass picketing by ~Save-the-
union" followers IN Fayette and Greene
Counties were broken up early today by
State police and county authorities.
Twenty-Five pickets from FredericEs-
town marched on the Hustled Semans
mine near East MillSboro and attempted
60 bring out the non-union men in re-
sponse 70 the "saye-the union" strike
call Of yesterday.
Omcerx broke up the demonstration
and arrested IS persons, taking them
before a justice of the peace. who fined
them SIC and costs or 10 days in jail.
Taae pickets elected 70 60 TO jail and
we're brought TO the county prison here.
Company officials said none Of the non-
uni0n men left work.
More than 200 pickets marched Ia the
Pitts gas mine section along Ten ldlle
Greek They we're dispersed By State
and county officers. who arrested tao
alleged leaders.
Evening star., 1928-04-17
MEXICAN CLAIMS
POST UP TO HAGUE
Choice of Successor to Neutral
Member Has Been in Dispute
Since Fall.
Ry the Associated Press,

Ry the Associated Press.
MEXICO CITY. April l7.--El Uni
verSal says 1t has learned from "re-
liable sources" that the appointment of
neutral member of the Mexican
United States Mixed Claims Commission
will be referred to the International
Court of Justice at the Hague.
The commission. which Is charged
with deciding claims for damages suf-
fered during the revolutionary period.
has not met since Dr. c. van Vollen-
hoven resigned as umpire and returned
TO his business interests in Holland last
October. The two governments have
been unable To reach an agreement on
Or. van Vollenhovens successor.
The original general Gains conven-
ton under which the commission has
been acting was drawn up To 1923. 1t
expired August 80 of last year, but was
renewed for two more years.
Evening star., 1928-04-17
SENTENCE COMMITTED.
President Grants Mercy TO Con.
demned Soldier.

Sentence of death imposed by Army
euur1-rlartlaI convened at Sch0field
Barracks. Hawaii. In November 1927. on
Private Percy Bennett. 18th AMrnuni-
fAan Train, United States Army. has
sstss hee1 conamuted By President Cool
ad9e to Imprisonment for life and dis
honorable discharge from the Army.
Bennett who ts % years Of age. was
cunyic4ed Of the charge of having made
81 assault on 3 Hawaiian girl Of -
years sn September 1927. Mental de-
Ncsency was Tire basis os his defense.
The Army prison al Fort Leayenworfn.
Kank.. las been designated as the place
CT confinement.
Evening star., 1928-04-17
Emperor of Japan
Nav Seek Health
AT European Spa
Ry the Associated Press,

Rs the Associated Press
KARI,SBAD, CgechoSlovaSia, April
i7--Drs. Zenosch Hatta and Royuro
Ashizawa. personal physicians to the
Emperor of Japan. are studying here
the possibilities Of this resort as
place for treatment Of the Emperor.
They already have examined the
bathing and drinking facilities and
qualities at Marienbad,
should the Emperor come here 1t
would be the first time that An East
ern monarch had visited European
spa.
Evening star., 1928-04-17
Convicts May Make Bricks.

Correspondence OF the Associated Press.
BISMARCK, N. D.--North Dakota
may put a factory at its State Peni-
tentiary for making vitrified brick, The
prisoners now make twine.
Evening star., 1928-12-10
Gift Aprons
SOC s,!Sc : tss

Dainty Pinafore and Coverall
Aprons are most appreciable
gifts to the homekeeper. In
novelty prints or unbleached
muslins with cretonne trimmings,
there is a wide variety of attrac-
tive styles in womens and
misses sizes.
Kann's-Second Floor.
Evening star., 1928-12-10

Write handkerchiefs on your
gift list and by choosing from
these charming styles you give
gift that is destined to be highly
appreciated. White and colored
linens with wide and narrow
hens. hand-embroidered corners
and lace edges.
Kann's-Street Floor.
Evening star., 1928-12-10

Plain and hammered designs
of silver-plated hollow ware.
Water pitchers, pie plate frames
with Pyrex insert, fruit bowls,
trays, etc.
KannN-Third Floor.