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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-15

Is a coolie laborer working for the
Standard Oil Co. Of New Jersey IN
Tientsin, China, entitled to claim bene-
fits under the worknlen's compensation
Law OF the District of Columbia, pro-
vided that coolie falls In a gasoline
tank and fractures his right tibia?
The manner or extent of his injury
has nothing to do with 1t, OF course.
but the wording of the law has started
some persons thinking, although Walter
w. Warwick, chief counsel OF the unlteo
States Compensation Commission. ao-
ministering the law, refuses 10 admit
that ne has lost any sleep over the
business.
Provisions Of Law.
The law states: 1.-THE provisions OF
the act shall apply In respect to the
injury or death off an employe OF an
employer carrying on any employment
In the District of Columbia
That brings the Standard OIL co. Oh
New Jersey into the fold.
Irrespective of the place
where the injury or death occurs" says
the act. except that in applying sucn
provision the term employer shall
be held to mean every person carrying
on any employment In the District OF
Columbia, and the term 'employe' snaii
be held to mean every employe OF any
such person"
And that. II would seem, would bring
the Chinese coolie also into the fold. as
well as the employees. no matter wnere,
of any employer. no matter who, carry
ing on any employment IN the District
of Columbia"
THE District OF Columbia law is con-
sidered the most liberal In the wnoie
country. II 1t means what 1t says
according to those who are now think
ing. il would not only be considered lib
eraI but extremely generous and broad
minded.
No hearings have been held on any
case under the new law, nor have any
court decisions been called for. II
there are other controverted points IN
the measure. they have not been ofii-
cially interpreted.
"a States Have Laws.
Forty-three States now have work
mems compensation measures, Wniie
this Is the open season for speculation
on the Washington law - for Deputy
Commissioner Robert J. Hoage has not
vet held any hearings and consequently
the Supreme Court of the District OF
Columbia has not been called upon to
decide any points In dispute--an inter-
esting situation Is foreseen, with the
MARYLAND and Virginia laws taking a
hand.
Many men employed by Maryland
and Virginia concerns come into WASH
lngton frequently in the course OF their
business. The maximum benefits under
the Virginia compensation law are sl2
per week, while those In Maryland are
S1s weekly The Washington measure
provides for SIS week compensation.
II is considered likely that some of
these persons from Maryland and Vir-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-15
TRAFFIC GROWTH FORCES
CHANGES IN PARIS MAP

PARIS ~. Traffic congestion and the
rapid development OF the Paris suburbs
are creating q new Paris and at the
same time giving the city's map makers
considerable worry.
The official charts were revised IN
1923, when the fortifications encircling
the city were razed Last year II was
necessary TO renew the charts because
Of the opening Of the BOuivafd Hauss-
man and several minor streets. During
the past IL months more than 1000
buildings have been demolished ahd IL
streets abandoned 10 make way for the
extensions of the Care de iEst,
Now the traffic committee Of the mu-
nicipal council has decided that unless
the famed Central Markets are trans
ferred 10 the city limits at least 30 per
cent of the adjoining streets WIN have
10 be widened. This viii require the de.
stTuction II another 1000 buildings and
will c0st the city approximately 900
900. 600 francs IN appropriation lees
atoms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-15

huge field will not be completed then.
but parts will be ready for use. Four
or five years probably will be required
to finish the construction work now in
view. There will be large administra-
ton building, officers quarters and bar
racks.
France Field, at the Atlantic end of
the canal. is aiso on the program for
extension and improvement. There are
800 men and officers now on duty there,
and after the changes have been effect
ed this number will probably reach
1900
With both fields completed there will
be a personnel of 1000 aviators and
mechanics on duty in the Canal Zone to
guard the great ditch.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-15
HAS PISTOL READY
FOR ExTORT|ON|STS
Kansas City Man Refuses to
Pay 20,000--Hires
Armed Guards.
BY the Associated Press.

KANSAS CITY. July 14.-~Barney
Goodman. we'll known Kansas City real
estate dealer, sat in his Office on the
fifteenth floor of the Commerce Build
ing today armed with revolver and
with two armed guards as his answer
to the demands Of extortionists that
he pay them $4,000 and turn over his
wife's jewelry.
Goodman said he would make no
effort to meet messenger of the men
who seized him Wednesday night and
held him captive for three hours after
siugging and beating him. The men
demanded that the real estate man
meet their messenger with the money
and jeWelry this afternoon in payment
for his life and the safety Of his fam
lily
The real estate dealer said he was
unable 10 meet the demands of the
men. that ne had failed 10 raise the
money and now was ready TO meet their
next move.
They may kill me. but am ready TO
rleet them at any time" Goodman said
1T Is the only thing left for me 10 do
Goodman was seized "Wednesday night
by the five men as he left his motor
near q Y. M II. A. building,
He was freed three hours later
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-15

Barber shop patrons were forced to
have their tonsorial ministrations COM
pleted by candle light early last night
when half-dozen establishments IN
the Central Building. Ninth street and
Pennsylvania avenue. were plunged
into darkness by fire. believed to have
been caused by short circuit which
burned out the main-line switch box
i'm the basement of the Eagle American
and Chinese Restaurant. 306 Ninth
street.
Some of the other concerns also went
on candle-light basis. but others. In
formed the trouble could not be rema~
died for several hours, called 1t a night
and closed up at once.
When the flremen arrived smoke
caused by burning insulation was pour
ing from the entrance OF the restaurant
Fumes from the insulation at first gave
the firemen some difficulty. but within
a few minutes the blaze was extin~
guished. The box caught FIRE second
time, however, before the firemen left,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-15

NEW YORK, July 14-The Buddhist
center of New York received COM
munication today from Nicholas Roe
rich, head of the Roerich American ex-
petition In search of the legendary
cradle city of the human race IN the
Cobb Desert, declaring that Tibetan
Buddhism had degenerated from dc
tatorship over the Buddhist world to an
appalling depth of fraud, demonology
and witchcraft.
The expedition recently escaped from
five months captivity in Tibet during
which five of its Monaghan and T1be-
tan guides and 90 caravan camels per-
ished
The communicate ton announced that
the expedition had acquired rare sacred
volumes of Buddhism and that they
we're being sent to the Buddhist center
for study by persons interested In the
religion of Buddha.
People Near Revolt.
The explorer. who is the founder OF
the Roerich Museum in New York, re-
ports that Buddhist monasteries and
temples throughout Tibet are In ruins.
The people. he said, we're in a mood to
revolt against the authority OF the
Dalai Lama, present head OF the
church.
He declared that he found conscious
reverence of Buddhism In Tibet held
by strikingly small number of people. =
The first Roerich expedition into
Tibet occurred In 1923.
Roerich believes there is no longer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-15

OUTGOING STEAMERS.
SAILING TODAY.
Befengzyis--cherbourg and Southampton.
Psrls-Piynloutl1 and HzvYe.
Cyistobai Colon~-Corunna.
SAILING TOMORROW
gTsngeline~-Yarmouth. n. q.
SAILING TUESDAY. JULY II
csieoonia-Oissgow and Neville
SAILING WEDNESDAY. JULY ia
Eixsola-Kingston. cristobsl, cartsRena.
.. Paefto c2lonols enc santa Marta,
Fort Etctoria-Bermuda,
Tpfsnssiyz pas..a sno 9ogiis
Psfeon Curacao end la Guayrs
0aeneho--Puerts Cortez.
SAILING THURSDAY. JULY 10.
President Wilson World cruise.
Santa Lulss~cristobsl caiiso ard Vail
st9ttTsrt.~ Southampton. BouIosns and
Cesraos-ssn Juan and ssnso Domingo
MoEteyey-HayaBs, Vera Cruz and PYosFeao
DoninicS~~Gfenads, Trinidad and 0eorge-
town.
SAILING FRIDAY. JULY 20.
hsnlss@oRessrsresIIs Pirseus iG and connanzs.
Mstara~orsnsas, Trini1sd ana George
Munsmsr-gas
yoror~Kingst0n.
lie ~ Frsncs-Piynouth and BsyTe
fsevthis-Cobh END Liverpool
GismDie~lsherb9uTR spd EoHthsm1t0n.
Iapisnc- Plymouth. cher5ouTg and Ant
Yegp
Ejnnesoia~B oalogne and London.
SAILING SATURDAY. JULY n.
. Y2itle-~Eobb. Barry and Liverpool
Neendsm-- ri yEnoBth, Bouiogpe and RotieF'
Cleveland Cobb. cherhoure and Hamburg.
Cohts Rianesm2no~fJlbTsItaT
EaD3eS-LenCa.
DoFto EacOw-SeH Ja9D. "a.
United Statss-~ChristianssBc Oslo and
Copenhagen.
T4fnsfBin gh0lIF,-- lothenbugg
G5eoYge WaghlngtoH--Pjymo Cherb0uFi
and Bfemefhhyen; = 49,
TgIus-Esyana. CTtstobai and Poft Lmon.
CRrTflio-Eantaseo. Kingston. Puerto Colon
bia Teis, Belize and Puerto BaFTsos.
FlbOney-~HsvanE,
Bermuda Ea milton.
Esyisss~~gt Johns end Halifax.
ESLaBia~~EopenhsEs DaDzig ana bMtFhfl
LunaTRo~~T3io de Jaaeiro. Santos ano bueno
MsTsysl~santisSo KinEston end PnsfD
Colombia.
SAILING BoNnAY. 1ULY %.
a YssHseiins Yarmouth d 3.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-15
COMPENSATION LAW BELIEVED
TO COVER WIDE TERRITORY
Some Persons Think New Statute May
Apply to Workmen in Various
Parts of World.

ginia will be injured and try to claim
compensation under the liberal Wash
irgton law. This is question that
Is yet TO be definitely determined.
Judge Warwick. while unoficially
conceding that Joker" might be read
into the law, emphatically declares:
We're not looking for trouble-we've
got enough OF that already"
In response to a question from The
Star Judge Warwick unofficially pointed
out that the District Supreme Court is
not likely to place the Joker" inter-
probation on the law, on the theory
that the District lacks jurisdiction over
foreign corporation and its workers,
and in interpreting laws the court In
variably decides on the intent of Con-
gress In framing legislation rather than
on a strict reading of any ambiguous
phrasing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-15
AWARDS PORTO RICO
AIR MAIL CONTRACT
q. s. Accepts Bid Of Pan-Ameri-
can Anyways, Inc, for
New Route,

By the Associated Press.
Another step toward completing the
air mail system that will link the United
States with the West Indies and South
America. was taken yesterday when the
contract for carrying mail by air from
Key West, Fla. to Porto Rico was
awarded by Postmaster General New to
the Pan-American Always. Inc.
The company, which also holds the
contract for the Key West to the Canal
Zone air mail route, won the contract
with a bid of 50 per mile. against
only one competitor, the Pan-American
Co.
Both Key West routes are scheduled
to be open by January 1. 1929.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-15
WOMAN KILLED IN AUTO.

BRUNSWICK. Ca. July IA P.-
Mrs. Mary J. Kelly, g. wife of William
II. Kelly, president of the East Orange
Trust Co.. East Orange. N. j.. was in
SANITY killed near here today when the
Kelly automobile overturned.
Mr.. Kelly was not injured. They
were returning TO their home from the
Flks' convention in Miami Mr.. Kelly
is q district deputy of the Elks Of New
Jersey.
The body viii be sent to New Jersey
tonight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-15
Challenge to Duel
Follows Editorial
Attack on Mobile
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
ROME. July l4.--Signor Settimelli,
the fighting editor of L'Impero, has
challenged the director Of the Paris
newspaper Matin 10 a duel for max
Ing what he regards as reflection
on Gen. Umharto Mobiles being
saved first from the stranded crew
OF the Italia
The challenge was inspired by an
article printed in Matin before the
recent rescue of seven of the Italia's
crew. This article listed all the
members of the crew and rescue
party. who we're then believed dead,
and then added the following line;
only one saved~~Nobile, chief OF
the expedition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-15
YOUTH POISON VICTIM.
special Dispatch TO The star.

Special Dispatch TO The star.
ALEXANDRIA. Va. July i4.-~Fred
n. Landon, 10 years old, of 108 North
Fairfax street. Is seriously III from al
legged liquor which he told police he
purchased from George Lucas. 80 years
old colored. Dr. W. Clyde West. city
health officer who Is attending the
youth stated that Landon Is suffering
from wood alcohol poisoning.
Lucas has been arrested by Pvt,
Charles 5umma ON a warrant sworn
out by Detective Sergt. Edgar Sims.
He will be given hearing Monday II
Landon Is able 10 appear against him,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-15
WILHELM SETS EXAMPLE
AS TOWNS CHIEF CITIZEN
Former Kaiser Said to Have Be-
come an Economic Factor to
1000 Doom Citizens.

DOORN. Holland Ap.--~The former
German Kaiser has become an economic
factor of tremendous Importance to the
1000 inhabitants of Doom through his
policy OF buying all clothing and food
supplies for Doom House locally.
The editor OF the communitys news
paper said that the former Kaiser's vol
ume OF purchases was large and that
the tradesmen had benefited further
from increased patronage by aristocratic
Dutch residents. The Kaiser, he said,
had set them an example.
How earnestly Doom House tries TO
identity Itself with u.s." he said. "can be
judged by the fact that the former
Kaiser has requested that fire alarms
turned In 10 the village brigade be made
also 10 register In the little fire depart
ment on the imperial estate His EN-
nloyes have been ordered to rush to the
village and help the local ilretighters."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-15
HEADS EPW0RTH BODY.

Special Dispatch to The Star
STAUNTON. Va. July 14.-At the
fourteenth annual Summer assembly OF
the Baltimore Conference. Epworth
League. In session at Massanetta
Springs, e. Lewis Knowles of Stanton,
editor of the Evening Leader, was
chosen president for 1926-1929.
ference league two years. Miss Maude
I. OFlatherty of Washington was
elected vice president. and Joseph H.
Baths. IT.. of Washington. secretary,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-15
Chinese Turn to America Seeking
Solution of Aee-Old River Problems

partment forward information on the
subject.
A quantity Of congressional docu-
ments containing official reports pre-
pared by Army engineers, showing the
procedure customarily followed by the
United States IN the economical and
technical study of rivers and harbora
In The formulation of plans for their
Improvement and control, have gone
forward 10 Picking 10 assist the Chinese
IN their problem.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-15

By the Associated Press.
China, although much experienced
with the sge-old problem Of restless
rivers has come 10 the United States
for information az to how Americans
control and improve them
At The request Of the Commission Tor
the Improvement Of the River Systems
~ Chihli Province, American Minister
MacMurray AT peking has asked Sec
rotary Kellogg 10 have the War De-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-15
BARRIERS Operate by Candle Light
When Electric Switch Box Burns

when AN employee OF the electric conf
pany accidentally caused short cir
cult In making an examination
The building is owned by the d. A.
Schultz Co, inc, of New York City.
which operates cigar store on the
corner. Damage was estimated at
about 800
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-15
OCEAN MAIL CONTRACTS
ARE AWARDED BY U. S.
Three for Latin American Services
and One for Mediter-
ranean.
NJ tt,e Associsteo Press.

Er the Associated Press.
Four awards for ocean mail service
the first to be made under the terms
Of the new merchant marine act, were
Announced Yesterday by Postmaster
General New. Three are for Latin
American services and one for the
Mediterranean. all to begin August |.
The Export Steamship Corporation.
awarded the contract for service be-
tween New York and ports on the
Mediterranean and Black Sea. Is ex-
pected to construct new and faster
ships In order to carry out its condi-
tons.
The Munson Steamship Line was
given the New York to BuenoS Aires
contract. the Grace Steamship Co. that
for q New York to Valparaiso service.
and the New York & Porto Rico
Steamship Co. a contract for service
between San Juan and Santo Domingo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-15
Robbery Proves Costly.

po1AREvATZ, Serbia, TEN gypsies
have been sentenced to 20 years im-
1risonment In irons for killing three
watchmen In robbing hank here, They
carted away the safe only To md II
contained . dinara about cents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-15

A Chinese gourmet esteems birds
nest soup as one Of the rarest OF dell
cacies. II Is made from the edible nest
Of "A species Of sea swallow and the raw
material Is very expensive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-15
Weather Forecasts Fly Thick Today,
Based on Legend of St. Swithin

The Weather Bureau fails to con-
cede to the tradition. And anyhow the
forecast for TODAY Is fair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-15
SMALLPOX ON INCREASE.
Vaccination Officers Meet opposi-
ton at Middleburg, Nd.

tion at Middleburg, Nd.
Special Dispatch to The Star
HAGERSTOwN, Md, July 1.-two
more cases OF smallpox were discovered
in the Middleburg district today. bring
ing the total to %.
fascinating officers are meeting con-
siderable opposition. One father held
of the officers with pitchfork when
they sought to yaccinate members OF
his family.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-15

EDUCATIONAL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-15
SHIPPING NEWS
Arrivals at and Sailings From
New York.

ARRIVED YESTERDAY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-28
Ready for School.

Again I want to remind you that If
you intend 10 enter a little child IN
school for the first time this Fall it IS
time to get him ready. There is much
20 be done.
First. of course. have you done all
you could to have him healthy? Have
you examined his eyes, his ears, his
nose and throat, his general condition
as regards weight and height and appe-
tite and sleep? Have you helped him
establish habits? Does he remember
yet that he has set time for the toilet,
the breakfast, the playtine? Can he
put on his own rlibbers, coat and hat?
Can he hang them on hook within his
reaah2 Does he play with other chill.
dren wellg All these little points are
essential TO his success in school
Have you prepared his mind for
school? Some children arrive at school
the first day all tensed up In fear
They have been threatened with the
teachers anger. the doctors scissors,
the ianitor's cellar and broom. They
sit tightly huncl1ed on bench and
refuse 10 bulge for anything or any
body. II gently proded TO follow the
class they cry piteously,
1t Is necessary 70 teach the children
that school Is q pleasant place and that
people there are kind Unless the
chiidsg mind Is free of fear he will
waste the greater part Of his first term.
TO that end it Is begt to have him
familiar with the building. with the
teachers, with the children. so that
when he begins work he feels he is on
familiar and friendly ground. All
schools welcome mothers and the be-
ginners. AL you need TO do is to write
to the head CT the school and make
Al appointment with him so that the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-28
OUR CHILDREN By Angelo patri

proper preparations may be made to
receive the guests.
When YOU take him to school for the
first day leave. him with the teacher
with as little ceremony as possible.
Whatever you do. be on guard against
emotional scenes. If you must cry, do
so at home. Any indication Of tears
in the classroom is likely to bring on
q storm of tears among the little ones
present, and that means that the start
of a terms work has been endangered
by some ones weakness Make the first
day a happy one and there is greater
possibility of others to follow. A bad
start Is very costly.
Give the child as little to carry in
his hands as you can manage. 1t IS
difficult for a little child TO go up and
down the stairs, especially when they
are strange stairs as these must be. A
little one is always anxious to carry
all he owns wherever he goes and IL he
is loaded down with pencil boxes and
bags and balls and handkerchiefs and
gloves and lunch box there is likely
to be tumble somewhere along the
line. We want to avoid any tumnilng
this first day.
Let the child try out the new clothes
a couple of times before wearing them
20 school. II oftens happens that q
pair of shoes are too small, blouse
| too long in the sleeves. dress too
/ long or too short, and the child Is
unhappy IN consequence. All that can
be discovered and remedied If the new
| clothes are tested out. Begin preparing
for school now. Remember there Is
as much necessity for mental prepara-
ton as for the physical
Mr.. Patri will give personal attention 70
on the care aud development of children.
Write him IN care of this paper, fncloStng
stamped. addressed envelope for reply
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-28
Beach Clothes for Children
By MARY MARSHALL.

cloth. White terry cloth also was used
to line the little coat.
There are large beach rugs specially
designed for children this season. and
one that carries out the red and white
color scheme shows designs of frogs and
fishes that any child would find faSci~
mating. These rugs. are nearly as large
as a steamer rug and would be useful
on picrics or in the garden or anywhere
thai children frolic and sit on the
ground.
One or two sun suits are now included
In the holiday wardrobe for boys and
girls. and from the point of view of
health they are decidedly important.
The time may come when there will be
specially set apart sections in city parks
where children may play In these abbre-
waited health garments.
This weeks help for the home dress
maker consists of a diagram pattern
and sketch of a sleeveless jacket, from
which you may make one of the new
coates to wear with afternoon or eve
ming frock--or a sleeveless Jacket to
add necessary warmth to lightweight
sports frock The jacket is cut in one
piece, SO that the only seams that need
be taken are those over the arm. If
you would like copy of this pattern
with sketch of the finished garment
and directions for making please send
me a stamped. Self-addressed envelope
and i will send 1t to you at once.