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Evening star., 1928-10-28
SPIRITUALISTS ASK
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
British Bloc Fights for Psychic
Liberty-Conan Doyle Aids
Movement.

LONDON (Pl.-Great Britain is to
have a Spiritualist bloc fighting for
psychic freedom" for themselves and
their mediums in the forthcoming
British general election. u.s..
Political leaders point out that this Is
phase of tolerance which has not
entered into the United States presi-
dental campaign.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, "keynoter'
for the SpiritualistS, says theer are SOC
Spiritualist churches in this country
with 100000 members. There are thou
sands Of followers Of the movement who
are not members and 1t Is likely that
Theosophists and other sects would
swing to the SpiritualistS banner for
political action.
With that number we have the ma
terial for strong political weapon" de-
clared Sir Arthur, "and we shall I
hope, vote EN- bloc for the party SYM
pathetic to our aims"
BY nyshic freedom Sir Arthur. who
is one OF the leaders of the Spiritualist
movement throughout the world, de-
clared he meant freedom from police
interference and the general lifting of
any legal ban upon Spirttualistic activ-
tiles.
We want mediums to be allowed to
work perfectly freely in our churches" /"
said Sir Arthur. "and not at their peril,
subject to police visitation and possible
prosecution.
AS for our relations with the Church
of England, should say that between
one-quarter and one-third of the Spir-
ltualtst churches are run on purely
Christian lines, The great majority are
run on Unitarian lines, every reverence
being paid toward the chiefs and
prophets Of every great religion in the
world"
Evening star., 1928-10-28
W. C. T. U.

The annual convention Of the Wom-
ans Christian Temperance Union to be
held Tuesday and Wednesday of this
week at the First Congregational Church
promises to be of unusual interest. The
speakers for the day sessions are Dr.
James M. Doran, Federal prohibition
commissioner; Mrs. Sarah A. Hogue,
recording secretary of the National W.
G. T. u. and president of the Virginia
w. G. T. u; DIR. p. S. Bourdeau- -Sisco,
health director Of the National w. G. r.
u, and Mrs. Virginia White Speel, chair
man OF Woman'S Hoover Curtis Club.
Miss Rebecca N. Rhoads, national direc-
tor OF the soldiers and sailors depart
ment of the w. G. T. u, will bring
echoes from the World w. c. T. u.
convention held in Switzerland this
Summer. The evening meeting. pros
poets are very fine, and an excellent
program has been arranged by Margaret
Wright Schultz Short talks will be
given by D. Roland Potter, president of
District c. E. Society; d. D. Stewart
Patterson, Methodist board of temper
ance; Lotion S. Wesley, executive sec
retary of intercollegiate Prohibition AS
ISOLATION; Miss Roberta Carnes. Y. P. B.
secretary of Maryland: Harry s. Warner
of the I. P. A., and Elgin Smith, presi-
dent of the Y. P. u. of the Baptist
Church. Several musical numbers will
be given, including the Takoma Park
Male Quartet; solo, Miss Mildred Cur
hey; duet, "The Singing Lesson" by
VeSta Pollock and Emory ]. Tarr; solo,
Twilight" Randolph E. Meyers; Mar
garet Wright Schultz will give several
readings. Public invited.
lexington Union met Tuesday night
at the home of Mrs. M. H. Button, the
president, Mrs. Alvin H. Day. presiding.
Devotional exercises were led by Mrs.
Flora Reehling. Mrs. Alden led the song
service, with piano accompaniment.
The treasurer, Mrs Wrightsman, read
the October report of the treasury and
the annual report for the benefit of
tend the September meeting. The
union expressed appreciation to Mrs.
WrightSman for her valuable service as
treasurer. It has been the privilege Of
the union to render material aid in
many directions, The chairman of the
nominating committee, Mrs. Ehling, re-
ported the nominations of Miss Sarah
Raymond for president and Mrs. Will
liam Alden for recording secretary.
Appreciation of Mrs. Days efficient
work in serving the union for so many
years was expressed by Mrs. M. Lewis,
who also gave words of announcement
to Miss Raymond, the ingoing presi-
dent.
The annual report of the white
Ribbon Recruit" department was read
by Mrs. Carlson, who also gave notice
of the w. r. r. Halloween party which
is to be held November In New York
Avenue Presbyterian Church, Thir-
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Salter, as evangelistic director, read for
the lesson from I Peter. Mrs. Williams
led in prayer.
Director of circulation of official
organs reported that Southeast Union is
entitled to a white star because one
sixth OF Its membership has subscribed
to the Union Signal also that Subscrip-
tons have been doubled this year, which
gives the union blue star
The cooperation with missionary So
cletles director gave good report Mr..
Crlstgue of the Anti-Saloon League
gave an address to the adult Bible
classes of Trinity Methodist Church and
Miss Rebecca Rhoads of the District
young peoples branch spoke to the
young peoples class on temperance Sum
day,
The flower mission director had sent
remembranceS to the sick and bereaved
and In company with the president had
made number of personal calls. The
death OF Mrs. Fugit, former member
OF Southeast Union, was reported. She
had been living IN Chicago
The white ribbon recruits, under d.
rectlon OF Mrs, Charles Arthur, are very
active.
The newest MEMBERSHIPS. r. I. VIII
llams and Mrs, Z. " Friel-Were well
coined.
Delegates were named to attend the
annual" to be held October 80 and 81
at The First Congregational Church.
North Capitol Union met Monday eve
ming at the w, C, r. u Building Mrs,
M. r. Linebaok, the president, presiding.
The devotionals were led by Mrs.
Vorhees. eVangelistic superintendent.
The treasurer, Mrs. Emma Lynch, re-
ported l5l members, 90 new ones, for
the year, Money had been contrib
uted to Central Union Mission, Saliva
mortal Chapel, Walter Reed Hospital,
Child Welfare. intercollegiate Prohibi-
ton Association, to weaker unions In
the States and to the forming of new
unions.
Mrs. Lille Moore, vice president of
the union, gave report OF the execu-
tive meeting.
Mrs, David w, Lum, past president
OF India w, @. T. u. spoke OF the
vacation Bible school conducted by the
w, G. T, u.
Miss Frances E. Winters of the Ma
tional Reform Bureau and former prin-
eipal OF reformatory for boys and
girls in Western Pennsylvania, gave a
talk on social reform work.
Mrs. Margaret w. Schultz, special
secretary OF the intercollegiate Prohibi-
ton association gave talk on her
work In various colleges. Miss Emily
Watta sang, accompanied by Miss Flor
ence Squire, Arrangements were COM
pleted for the meeting at the Marine
Barracks under Mrs, s.. II, Willey's
management, which was held Wednes-
day evening
refreshments were served by Misses
Ruth Anderson and Ruby Quick,
Mrs. James M, Doran, wife of the
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teenth street and New York avenue,
from 80 to 4 pm. Added associates
in the recruit work are Mrs M. H. But
ton, Mrs. Alvin e. Shonk and Miss
Amelia Burgdorf letter from the
Federation Of Moving Picture Council
was read by the recording secretary,
Mrs. Alden, the federation announcing
a convention to be held at the May
flower Hotel November 26 and 81, ask
ing the union to send two delegates.
Mrs. Rule and Miss Raymond were
chosen. An invitation to attend a tea
to be given at the home of Mrs. James
Doran for Mrs. Lindley Clark, who is
leaving the city. was extended to all
the members through Mrs. Day. Dele
gates to the annual District w G. T.
U. convention to be held in First Con-
gregational Church October 80 and 81
were appointed as follows: Mrs. Alvin
Day, Mrs. Mathers, Mrs. Burkitt, Mrs.
Gunderson, Mrs. Ehling, Mrs, Miller,
Mrs. McAneny, Mrs. Grissum, Mrs
Pickering, Miss Carr, Mrs. Dunn, Mrs.
Frank Day, Mrs. hickman and Mrs.
Fewkes. The hostess, Mrs. Button, was
assisted by Mrs. Elizabeth Ward and
Mrs. John Miller. Guests present were
Mrs. Redfield and Miss Mullen. Mrs
Ehling invited the union to meet at her
home in November
The Cleveland Park Union met with
Mrs. Joseph B. Kencer of Fessenden
street northwest on Monday. Mrs. j.
7. Allison assisted Mrs. Kencer as host
'ess. Devotionals were led by Mrs. o. G.
ChristgoW. Reports given showed ex-
tensive work in the flower mission de-
partment; eight comfort bags were
made and filled for the Marines in
Nicaragua. The child welfare depart
ment has ben caring for a needy
family.
The president, Mrs. William F. Peters.
appointed the following to attend the
f1fty-fourth annual convention of the
District w. c. T. u. on October 80 and
october 81, at the First Congregational
Church: Mrs. Harvey Boltwood, Mrs.
j. NJ. Nickles, Mrs. Newton B. Patter-
son, Mrs. Fred Behring and Mrs. Will
liam A. Domer.
It has been found necessary to amend
the constitution of the union to allow
the election of second vice president
and to delegate the task Of sending no.
tices OF meetings to the corresponding
secretary.
Department directors were appointed
for the ensuing year, as follows: White
ribbon recruits, Mrs. Edna Finney:
CnrlStlan cltlzenShlp, Mrs. T. B. Jarvis;
child welfare, Mrs. A. l.. Talbot; pro-
gram, Mrs. O. G. Christgow; legisla-
ton, Miss Laura Rookie Church; devo-
tlonals, Mrs. j. M Nickles; flower mis-
sion, Mrs, Ralph Quinn; Sunday
schools and missions, Mrs. William A.
Wilbur; offlcial organist, Mrs. j. B.
Kincer, An address was given by Rev
Newton q, Patterson on present I'M
portant Issues"
Southeast Union met October 16 in
the home OF the president, Mrs H. E.
Risler, IL Fourth street northeast. Mrs.
Evening star., 1928-10-28
THE TULE
MARSH MURDER
BY
NANCY
BARR
MAVITY

Copyright. 1928. BY Bell Syndicate. Inc

gist,' and no airs at ALL" that his re-
quest for Mrs. Kane made her feel
lust like in the middle of story-and
! hope he's got something on that old
cross-budget-and, anyway, isn't eXcit-
ing. just?"
For the moment. however, she was
confronted with social emergency for
which she was unprepared.
"YeS. sir" she Stammered, Come in,
sir, and I'll bring Mrs. Kane right
down-or should I take you to the
servants sitting room?"
"I wouldn't dream of turning you
out of your sitting room, with the radio
program not half over" DR.. Cavanaugh
said, smiling a little at Ethel's sur
prised acknowledgement Of this slight
demonstration of insight and considera-
tion. Mr. Ellsworth left my house
only short time ago, and, though I
know he did not come straight home,
I think may venture to take possess
sion of the library in his absence"
Certainly, sir
Having opened the door for him,
Ethel scurried down the hall. He lis
tened to her footsteps, pattering almost
at run up the stairs.
80 Mrs. Kane does not sit with the
other servants in the evening Don
was right about her unpopularity, then"
Other steps came down the hall, q
resolute, fat-footed thud-thud.
DR.. Cavanaugh picked up a magazine
from the table and was leafing its pages
when the door opened He did not look
up until, after a moments hesitation
on the threshold, the footsteps, a shade
less reSolute, entered the room.
And what, may ask, do you want
OF me?" said Mrs. Kane.
(To be continuadN
Evening star., 1928-10-28
BOOTLEG BULLFlGHTS
UNDER BAL; IN MEXICO
No Legal Sport Witnessed In Three
quarters of Century, Indignant
Fans Say.

oAxACA CITY. Mexico CFg.-Boot-
legged bullflghts are now almost un-
known here.
There has not been a legal bulifight
in Oaxaca City or state for about three
quarters of a century, and the people
have become so Indifferent to bullfiaht-
ing and so ignorant Of 1t that efforts
to violate the law have practically
ceased.
Oaxaca is the only city In Mexico
without a hullring. The state is the
only one in the republic with q law pro-
hibiting bullhghting.
Benito Juarez, the George Washing
ton OF Mexico, had that law passed
when he was governor Of Oaxsca, his
native state, about 30 years ago. He
hated bullhghting and he enforced the
law New generations grew up which
did not miss bullhghts because they
mad never seen any. 1t was as natural
to them not to have hullfghts as it was
natural to Mexicans Of other states to
have hullfghts
Sometimes there were clandestine per-
formances But even the effort has al
most stopped OF all stale, fiat and
Improbable enterprises, q secret bull
night comes near heading the list. The
bullhght bootleggers have lust about
gone out of business, simply because the
Oaxaca public Is uninterested in their
wares. Everywhere else In Mexico the
sport Is lawful and hourishing.
Evening star., 1928-10-28
SPANISH WAR VETERANS

The officers and delegates of the
Ladies Auxiliaries of the Spanish War
Veterans of the District, who returned
last week from the national convention
OF the Ladies Auxiliary at Havana.
CUBA, report the election of the follow
ing officers: President general, Olive
Ravens of Michigan; senior vice
president general, Lulu Shakespeare of
Washington and Alaska; junior vice
president general, Edith H. Bird of
Ohio; chaplain, Clara E. Hendricks of
Missouri; judge advocate, Anna K.
Juneau OF Wisconsin; inspector, Alta
June copeland OF Oregon; patriotic in
Structor, Anna c. Jesmier of California;
historian, Lusette Sommers of Colorado
and Wyoming; conductress, Emma
Warren OF Kansas; assistant con-
ductreSs, Mildred Rose of Georgia:
guard. Lucille Danielson of Florida;
assistant guard, Mary Tallman of Iowa:
third member Of the Scholarship Loan
Board, Marie Bond of Minnesota. The
National Council Of Administration will
In the future be composed of all past
department presidents.
The Presidents Club will be enter
tanned at the home Of Ella Ford, 1918
H street, Wednesday. The members
are requested to send regrets or ac-
ceptances to either Ella Ford or Hattie
Harkrider, the hosteSses.
Department President Carrie e. Nolan
addressed the members of the General
M. Emmett Urell Auxiliary at its last
meeting, when she told them of the
proceedings OF the National Convention
at Havana, Cuba. The next meeting
OF the auxiliary will be a get-together
meeting. when plans will be formulated
for activities for the coming year.
The meetings. of the camps and aux=-I
iliaries for the week are. Richard j.
Harden Camp, Thursday night, Pythian
Temple, and Colonel John Jacob Astor
Auxiliary, Thursday night, 92l Pennsyl-
vania avenue southeast.
Evening star., 1928-10-28
FREE BURIALs PROVIDED.

Town of Apt, in France, Extends
Favor to $4,000 Citizens.
APT, France, LN-Free funerals
have been voted by the municipal coun-
Gil. Every one of the $4,000 citizens of
this oddly named town of Southern
France Is accorded the right also to be
buried in the city cemetery without
charge.
This Is not provision for the free
burial of indigents, but is intended to
apply to all funerals. There will, Of
course, be certain standard Of pomp
beyond which the expense must be
borne by those who wish to put on style.
Evening star., 1928-10-28
BATH PROBLEM GROWS.
Cleansing Centers in Dangerous
Condition in Leningrad.

LENINGRAD a4').-Taking q bath has
become great problem for the popu-
lace Of the old cZarist capital There
are only so public baths for q popula-
tion of 1,750000 and no repairs have
been made since 1914, so that many of
the cleansing centers are in a dilapi-
dated, not to say dangerous, condition.
Some of the Leningrad folk with
habit of bathing occasionally have been
urging the municipal authorities TO do
something for them, since the queues in
front of the few lighthouses are so long
that many people go home dirty rather
than wait several hours.
Evening star., 1928-10-28

Federal prohibition commissioner, en-
tertained at tea from 3 to 5 Wednes-
day afternoon, with Mrs. Lindley .,
Clark, who has recently moved from
Washington to Baltimore, as the honor
guest. On behalf of the w. @. T. u.
of the District Mrs. N. NJ. Pollock, preSi-
dent, presented Mrs. Clark with pieces
of silver and expressed deep apprecia-
ton of the cooperation and service
rendered by her. AS a remembrance
Of several years active service as presi-
dent of the Mount Pleasant Union Mrs.
Doran presented Mrs. Clark with a sill
yer service from that union. Mrs. B. w.
Andrews and Mrs. Charles H. Hall as
sisted Mrs. Doran at the tea table.
Evening star., 1928-10-28
THE STORY THUS EAR.

Don Ellsworth's wife, formerly the famous
actress Sheila O'Shay, disappears. leaving
no trace. DR.. Cavanaugh, the great crimi-
nal psychologist, learns that their married
HE has been very unhappy.
Peter Piper. reporter on the Herald,
tries to get an interview with DR.. Cava-
naugh. Instead he meets Barbara Csva-
that she was engaged to Don Ellsworth be-
fore his marriaRe
An unidentified body is found in tue
marsh outside the city. 1t has been burned
by a fire in the marsh until it is entirely
unrecognizable except for the fact that it
is woman. DR.. Cavanaugh is called in
to, help with the Identification. The only
thing by, which the body can be identified
is a patch OF scalp with some hair attached
Dr. Cavanaush takes this home with him
He asks Don Ellsworth to secure for him
strand Of Sheila O'Shay'S hair, and Don
violently refuses.
Continued From Yesterdays Star.)
Evening star., 1928-10-28
RUSSIA JAILS BUDDHISTS,


NERKNEOUDINSK, Mongolian Re-
public. Up. - Sixty-eight Buddhist
priests. charged with violating the
Soviet law forbidding natives under 10
years OF age to be given religious edu-
cation In Buddhist monasteries, have
been arrested. This is the second time
this year that Soviet authorities have
taken drastic measure to suppress
Buddhism In the Ruriat-M -Mongolian Re-
public. The influence of the priests on
the natives Is still great, however.
Evening star., 1928-10-28
SELL WOOD TO PAY BILLS.
Lithuanians Ruthlessly Sacrifice
Their Reforastatioh Plans.

SAA %sSAVA 0SIaIApu 1Inna'
KAUNAS, Lithuania, Lp).-Economic
depression in Lithuania has forced the
government to abandon its reforesta-
ton plans Forests are being cut down
ruthlessly and more lumber is being ex-
ported than ever before
In the first six months of this year
12T, 300 tons of lumber were exported,
compared with 81 ,230 tons in the same
period of last year. Germany being
the principal buyer with a total of
96.200 tons. All the wood pulp for
newsprint which Lithuania produces is
now being bought up by German paper
mills. the amount being 43,400 tons.
compared with 10.i00 tons last year
Evening star., 1928-10-28
Man Phone Operators Removed.

CANTON Op).-Man telephone opera
tors, q common institution In China,
have been removed from Cantonese tele-
phone exchanges. During recent months
complaints against the operators grew
in number and intensity. They were
accused OF carelessnesS, refusal to
answer calls, impudence and other
miSdeedS.
Evening star., 1928-10-28
Russia Bans Stiff White Collars,

MOSCOW (P).-Stiff white collars
cost more to launder In Moscow than
their original purchase price elsewhere.
They are considered bourgeois article
and some proletarian laundrieS will not
accept them. Others charge Is cents
to wash and iron them. Most Russians
get along with soft collars or none at all
Evening star., 1928-10-28

CANBERRA, Australia up. The
statistician of the commonwealth gov
ernment estimates that more than
100000 day, representing Sa,SOO 600 in
wages, were lost In Australia during 1927
owing to strikes and labor dificulties.
Evening star., 1928-10-28
DRUNKENNESS HIT.
Poland Closes Roadhouse Which
Allowed Abuse of Liquor.

WARSAW (P).--The Polish govern
ment's fight against the abuse of alcohol
took q new direction in the decision to
punish owners of cafes where drunken
ness prevails.
Announcement Of the new regulation
caused little excitement because OF be-
lieb that 1t would never be enforced.
The government took the issue seriously,
however, and closed d roadhousa near
Warsaw which had q reputation for
early morning revelry.
Evening star., 1928-10-28
0'NEILL LIVES QUIETLY.

Teapot Dome Witness Has Hotel
Home in Paris.
PARIS GP.-James T. O'Neill, the
witness in the Teapot Dome case, whom
special Treasury agents were seeking
throughout Europe, is living quietly in
q Paris hotel with his wife.
Chatting with friends, he remarked
that during the first Teapot trial he
was In Argentina and during the second
in Vancouver and Montreal.
Evening star., 1928-10-28

w YITH a single movement that
was like the spring Of puma,
wv Don Ellsworth catapulted
from his chair. His toe
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OVER zoo TEXTILE
STRIKERS JAILED
Only 22 OF Those Sentenced
for Rioting Are
BaiIed.

h the AsSocistea Press.
NEW BEDFORD, Mass, August L..
With practically all OF the LEADERS on
fbe radical labor groups lodged st the
House Of Correction today While court
offScialS strove to clarity their status,
the textile situation was quiet.
Not only were the ring leaders de-
tanned. hat SO were practically al OF
their $50 companions taken IN a series
Of raids on picket lines MonoaE niSms
wien the use Of the National Gualo
became necessary to ouell the resultant
disturbance.
Ardor Subdued.
There were indications that me
wholesale commitments 10 JAIL mao
temporarily. st least, suhdueo tne
spirits Of the less hardy spirited. In
contrast to the situation Monday night.
there was but g single arrest last night.
A woman who refused to move at the
Whitman mill IVES taken into CUSTODY.
Judee Frank A. MilliSen in the Third
District Court set a new record Ior
DISPOSAL Of cases by continuing the
session into the night. Prisoners were
arrsisne6 in patches Reading OF COM
rlaintS VAS waived in most cases ana
the defendants convicted Of rlotlng
after entering pleas Of not guilty
Ten who were CIASSlIleO as tSeueA :
Siven six-month sentences in the
House OF Correction while the others
cot two months. The leaders appeaieo
ami were held in $500 bond while oait
for the others was set at $500. or inc
$50 sentenced only - we're oailed.
They were members Of the New Beo-
ford Textile Council. the regular labor
body and the only group recognized oy
the manufacturers.
Court Confused.
The court record became so confused
that many of those arraigned yester-
dsy on charges Of participating in the
previous nights rioting had prior cases
against them postponed until THURSDAY;
Picketing by small lines composed
rrjncipsily of women and children was
carried on yesterday before the WHIT
man and Acushnet mills. Police mace
10 effort to disperss them
A detachment of Fall River police
called in when the trouble was a. its
heis1t. remained today. while troops OF
Battery E. 24ist Coast Artillery. we're
hack in the State armory with no
change in their orders n remain pre-
pared for emergency duty.
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Child Violations of Rum and Drug Laws
Less Than One Per Cent Among 10000

studied In one city alcoholism of the
parents was found to be closely allied
with Juvenile delinquency. although
II is considerably less than In the years
before 1912"
Although the information obtained
shows no relation between the types
of offense for which child was
brought to court and the intemper-
ance OF the parents" the bureau re-
ports, children whose parents drank
appeared TO get In trouble more fire.
uently. especially the boys"
The study showed that "8i per cent
of the boys whose fathers were alco-
holics were repeaters. as compared to
81 per cent of the boys whose fathers
did not drink. All but four Of the
- boys whose mothers were alcoholics
were reneaterS"
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Rv the Associated Press,

Rv the Associated Press.
violation OF liquor and narcotic laws
occurs In less than per cent Of 10000
Juvenile Court cases studied in a
Children's Bureau investigation for the
calendar year 1927
Court records for children under 10
in Is of the % States cooperating with
the bureau show that eisht-tenths OF
/ per cent of the boys and one-tenth
Of ] per cent of girls were involved IN
LIQUOR or narcotic cases. Although III
some States this included the use or
purchase of tobacco, many of the
courts reported no such children 5
cases. and in all but two courts the
proportion even for boys was less than
three -tentlls of ! per cent.
In the 2.3Ta cases OF delinuuents