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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-12
DRUG CLERKS PRAISED.
Peoples Store Records Peak Year,
Speaker Tells Banquet Guests.

Employees of the Peoples Drug
Stores were commended last night for
making last year the most successful
the chain Of stores has experienced by
DR.. NJ. G. Gibbs OF the company, at
the fifth annual banquet of employees
in the Washington stores and those Of
eight other cities. The banquet was
at the Mayhower Hotel
About $50 persons attended. En-.
ployes came from York. Pa; Fred.
erick, Md; Richmond, Va: Norfolk
Va; Hagerstown, Md: Martinsburg,
w. Va: Danville, Va. and Coatsville,
Pa. \ program Of entertainment fol
lowed the banquet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-12
PEY0TE UNCONTROLLED.
Narcotic Used by Indians Not Gov.
cred by Law.

By the Associated Press
The Federal Government has no
narcotics law including peyote. As
aistant Commissioner Merritt of the
Indian Affairs Bureau testified be-
fore House subcommittee during its
study of Interior Department appro-
prialions, and IL is difficult TO sup
press its use by the Indians.
The Indians consider its use re-
ligious rite. he declared. and have
prevented legislai by the Federal
Government against il. Eight States.
Colorado, Iowa. Kansas. Nevada.
Montana, North ard South Dakota
and Utah. have laws 10 curb its use
he added Mr. Merritt asked the sub
committee for ar appropriation 50
the Federal authorities could aid
States in enforcement Of their laws.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-12
Placed on Retired List.

MAJ. Edmund W. r. yley, Medical
f'"fps. has neen PLACED on the retired
slSt Of The Army On account OF dis
s idl!fy incident IN the service. He liz
from 3laSsaahgsetts. entered the seTy-
BE IN 1903 and rear ned the grade of
ma 1or IN Jgly. 1870. At present hs
f. in fan Francisco on lesYe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-12
The conference voted overwhelmingly

The conference voted overwhelmingly
for the majority report.
Andrew FtIruseth, president of the
International Seamen's Union, in.
formed the conference that on behalf
Of the seamen he was voting against
both reports.
The conference expressed the belief
that the shipping Board, in face of
serious obstacles, has done its best to
carry out the merchant marine act of
1920. But we further believe that n
crisis has been reached and that the
future of the American merchant ma.
rine depends upon prompt, construc-
tive action by Congress-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-12
Assigned to Infantry.

Ma f<s1er 81. Wheeler has been
believed from detail in the Army Air
forpF. sud assigned 10 the Infantry
nj the N Division a. Fort Sam
1fnstFinr HfH1k
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-12
Ordered to Capital.

Col Thaies l.. Ames, Ordnance Dc,
partment, on duty at headquarters.
LIST Corps Area. Boston. has been
ordered 10 this city for duty in the
office of the Assistant Secretary Of
War
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-01
MISSING MAN FOUND
IN SNOW. A SUICIDE
Special Dispatch 10 The Star.

Special Dispatch 10 The Star.
CLARENDON, Va. February IA
ihree-week search for Alexander X.
Mason. 50 years old. long q resident OF
this place. came to dramatic end yes
terdas afternoon when his body vas
found in rasine In rear Of the
Clarendon Presbyterian Church by four
youths Of Washington and Lee High
School DR., 3. H. Swain. who viewed
the body, issued . certificate Of suicide.
4 safety rasor blade was found near the
BODY. and the wrists had been s.ashed.
The boys. Albert Jones. Delmar Ports,
Colon omohundro and Joseph Ross
Samp, discovered the body while playing
In the snow on their way home from
school They reported Ia employees Of
the W, r. Boyer drug store IN ciaren-
don. who notified the county police.
Deputy sheriff Harry l. woodward and
Ofiicer W. Harry johnson answered the
call. Apparently the man had been
dead since Monday night. He had been
In III health his wife died eight years
ago. He resided with Charles Hey GA
Maryland avenue, For years he Was
employed a. an unhnlsterer With the
w n Moses & Sons. Washington, n. c.
and Mas recording secretary Of the
Uphol>tererS' Union. lie was member
Of Arlington Lodge al Odd Fellows and
prior "a the death Of his wife tSs,k an
active interest in civic a. wen ~
trate,nal affairs. He leaves Scn,
Mason, ,, years old. ana .
Elisaheth Mason. II, Funeral
services viii be held At Lees unSiertsk-
tng establishment In Washington, Fri
day q. J pm, The remains eth BE-
eremAted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-01

Before the steady march Of progress
the last of the rse-drswn vehicles of
the White House has finally been forced
to give way Gone to other duties are
Daniel Webster, the old colored coach
man, and the two faithful horses that
hauled the coach around the city for
many years
Once the coach conveyed distinguish
Ell visitors OF the President. More re-
Gently IL has been used by Miss Ellen
Riley, housekeeper of the White House.
and her predecessors
Whenever IL became necessary for
the White House housekeeper to go
upon a buying expedition Daniel would
polish up the coach and harness, shine
the brass buttons on his coat, and
mount his drivers box proudly. The
horses stepped out. rs the coach rolled
into the White House Grounds. as II
they. too. realized the importance OF
their posts
But those days are over. The coach
and the horses have been sent to the
Army stables at Nineteenth street and
Virginia ovenue In their place new
automobile Of late model stands in the
White House garage. Daniel VIII nno
other duties, but 1t is doubtful II he
will ever forget his post as White
House coachman. SorrowfuLy he mas
laid away his long coat with the brass
buttons, and his high silk hat, realizing
that times have changed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-01
CERMANY'S NEW ENVOY PLANS
PEACE AND FRIENDSHIP POLICY
Ambassador Prittwitz, In First Interview
With Press, Pleads for Better Under
standing Between Nations.

Avoiding such controversial topics as
rcparations and operation OF the Dawes
plan, DR.. Friedrich Wilhelm Won Pritt-
WITT und Gaffron, new German Ambas.
sador to the United States, announced
policy Of peace and friendship" toda?
in his first interview with the press
since formally taking over his new OF
flee.
Or Prittwitz presented his credentials
to President Coolidge yesterday. He IN
Wted members of the press to the en-
bassy at 1899 Massachusetts, avenue to.
day in furtherance Of his announced
conviction that diplomats should close
ly cooperate with the press"
Every one In Germany looks to Amer
lea for inspiration and guidance In bust
ness and industry" the youthful ap-
pearing Ambassador dec'fred. I'VE arc
sending out business representatives e
this country to study your methods III
commerce. and we are glad to afford
American trade interests similar cour-
tesieS In Germany. It Is my hope thai
such commercial intercourse will con-
tinue. for it engenders good understand
ing"
Says Germany Sound.
DR.. Prittwitz said that economic anc
political conditions IN Germany are
generally sound. although there Is tn:
usual political activity incident to ar
approaching election Unemployment
he said, was somewh~t on the increase
this Winter, but he did not think The
situation at all alarming.
The ambassador received the news
paper men in large reception room, fol
the incomplete furnishings o: which HI
spologiZed. He explained he hadnt
gotten things fixed up yet" The envc!
Is slightly taller than the average man
and was attired in quiet dark gray
business suit. He has the light hail
and somewhat ford complexion typica
of the German race. and has regular
rather good looking features.
His English was perfect and with bu
little accent. Having been In Americ;
tor a year and half In 1908 and 1908
he is thoroughly familiar with Ameri.
can customs and has friends in nu.
merous cities. He said he toured thu
whole country as far West as the Pa
cific Coast on his previous visit. ant
that he plans later to do more travel
ing.
After shaking hands with each news
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-01
An Were Witnesses I'm On Csntemps
Case.

Fifteen Burns Detectives who have
been detained as witnesses IN the SIN
clair-Burrs contempt PROCEEDINGS since
December we're stricken O. the Gov
ernrnent's payroll yesterday. The opay
one not released from his subpoena vas
william J. NcAGulltn. alias William, Y.
Long. who Is being detained by Tia
district attorneys omce
Upon being discharged as Government
witnesses. each operative vas paid cn
By check at the United States u,arSha.s
once. These checks were n varying
amounts ranging up 20 $1oo @ more
Previous 20 the contempt proceedings
the operatives had collected witness
fees in connection with the grand lurv
Investigation into the Teapot Doane
fury surveillance
Each man was paid Ut the rate az 81
daily for witness fees and - Gay N
lieu Of ss,stenance. together With milk
age between here and Baltimore. Phia-
deluhia and New York Unlike the ex-
penses IRON the Teapot Donae trial al
fees growing out Of the contempt pro
ceedtngs are paid from the funds u The
District Of Columbia. For the Ieae1
Dome case Congress bad made . special
appropriation.
Ii IS probable that al Or nearly al
the Burns operatives vii Dc recaliec TO
Washington as witnesses fer the de-
tense. ASIDE from the Burns operatives
the Government had called q score az
ether witnesses. including the Il Jurors
some Of these had waited for weeks ee-
fore giving their testimony.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-01

ti0nAi Federation OF Federal Employees
who discussed features Of the various
measures pending before tiis committee
for the relief of superannuatkd workers.
stated that the employees Of the Gov
eminent are nov contributing 30 per
cent III the retirement fund, instead Of
tf.s 10 per cent originally intended
Chairman I<hIbach differed With him
on this pint. coDtendiDg that the en-
pl0yes share Ia nearer 60 per cent.
MI Steward assured the committee
that only q small percentage Ut the
employees would leave the Government
service after 80 years II the optional
retirement feature ~ Incorporated into
the law.
MI YrsHcisels. president 0f eight
sfiiiated organizations, declared thai
no empi0ys 0f the postal service could
voluntarily cut on his salary al ihs
age ~ IS because The salary sale had
never SsfrsDtea sun action.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-01
CHEMIST SAVES u. S. $4,000 ~
YEARLY THROUGH INVENTIONS
P. W. LeDuc Perfects De-.
vice for Sealing Bottles in
Agriculture Bureau. :"
Machine Is Fourth Means of
Saving Produced in 18
Years Service.

Percy W. LeDuc. chemist Of the bio
chemic division. Bureau Of Animal In.
dustry. Department of Agriculture.
saves the Government about $4,000 q
year. The director Of the Budget says
so himself.
Speaking before the business meeting
Of the Government Monday night. Gen.
Herbert M. Lord said: IAN alert en-
ploye of the Department of Agriculture
devised q contrivance to use glue In
stead of sealing wax on shoppers Of
tuberculin bottles. As q result one man
can do the work that required 10 under
the old method"
Makes Other Savings.
Mr.. LeDuc today explained his inven-
ton, and incidentally admitted that he
mad saved the Government quite a few
pennies with other devices he has per-
fected during his 10 years with the
Agriculture Department.
The Bureau OF Animal Industry sends
out millions OF bottles OF tuberculin a
year. Until recently they were sealed
with cork shoppers and were useless
after they had been opened once. LeDuc
first perfected o rubber stopper through
which an inspector could insert his
needle and which would close after the
needle was withdrawn. thus enabling
the bottles TO be used until empty.
The trouble was that sealing wax.
which had been used TO seal the cork
shoppers. wouldn't stick to rubber.
Glue rad to be used. and 1t takes about
three minutes for the glue TO dry. So
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-01
MOTHER RIDING ON STREET CAR
DISCOVERS SONS STOLEN AUTO
Woman's Sharp Lookout
While Going to Work on
Railway Rewarded.
Machine Taken From Hyatts.
vile Recovered by Police
in District.

In the mornings Mrs Una Dorsey's
SON Ted drives his mother from their
home In Riverdaie 10 work at the Bureau
OF Engraving and Printing, In the eve.
ntngs he picks her up and drives er
home lie didn't drive her TO work this
morning because somebody stole ria Tar
last night. and 40 she mad 10 come 10
town OH the street car. But this eve-
ning she viii drive home a. usual. be-
cause she found the car herself
Last night Ted want into nooiroom
In Hyattsville and stated there about
is minutes When he came out hts Tar
was gone. Somebody al the jail had
seen Il pass there lutte while before,
Mrs. Dorsey didn't sleep much last
night. and neither did Ted This morn
ing TED came To town on q motor cycle
10 look for the car here. His mother
came In on the street oaf.
Mrs, Dorsey didn't pay much atten.
ton 10 what Was going on IN the street
car. She kept her eyes glued oh the
window. ana every time she saw car
IN the street she looked II owes care
fully % see II II was Tcd's Every now
and then mist would form on the wins
dow. she was sa close 10 Il, and then
she would take out her handkerchief
and wipe II OF and keFp OH looking.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-01
UTILITY INQUIRY
PLAN APPROVED
Committee Reports Walsh
Power Resolution Favor.
ably to Senate.

By the Associated Press.
The Walsh resolution for an investi-
Cation Of public utility power corpo-
rations vas approved today by the SEN
ate Interstate commerce committee with
au amendment confirming the inquiry
10 companies engaged In interstate
business. H.
The resolution was unanimously re-
ported out by the committee after =
motion TO refer the Investigation tn
the Federal Trade Commission was lost
by o tie vote Of TO ..
Il vas also modified to provide that
the inquiry into holding companies
should be made Of only those holding
corporations having the stock OF two
or more public utilities corporations
operations in different States.
Change Limits Scopes.
The one change approved by the COM
mittee would confine the proposed in
yestigation Of campaign expenditures
by the power corporations to those con-
tributions made to elections involving
the President OF the United States. Vice
President. Senators and Representa-
tives.
On the latter change. Senator
Wheeler, Democrat, Montana. an
nounced that three members Of the
committee would file a minority report
ASKING for an inquiry into all election
campaign as was proposed In the origi-
nal resolution. He said that Senators
Black. Democrat. Alabama and Howell
Republican. Nebraska. would join him
Decisive vete Prevented.
On the motion to refer the proposed
power investigation TO the Federal
Trade Commission. the absence Of Sen.
ztor Pittman. Democrat. Nevada, pre-.
vented a decisive vote In the member.
ship Of 10 members.
Those voting for Federal trade in.
quiry included Chairman Watson. Sena.
tors Sackett. Kentucky: Metcalf. Rhode
Island: ooodins Idaho: oofI. West
Virginia: Fess. Ohio; Du Pont. Della.
ware. and Pine. Oklahoma. Republicans
and Bruce. Maryland, Democrat. Sena.
Tor Couzens of Michigan was the only
Republican TO vote with the other eight
Democrats on this motion.
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MOVE TO DISMISS
CONTEMPT CHARGE
Defense Asks End of Hear
ING. Charging Government
Has No Case.

Following the refusal Of Justice Fred
erick L. Siddons TO strike out testimony
Of william J. McMuiltn. star Govern
ment witness In the Sinclair Burns con-
tempt proceedings, this afternoon. de-
Tense counsel moved to dismiss the
charges Of Jury tampering against Harry
r. Sinclair. Henry Mason Day and Shell.
don Clark
Attorneys OF the Burns Detective
Agency. which engaged In the shadow
ing OF the Teapot Dome jury. announced
they would make a separate motion to
dismiss the charges against william j.
Burns. his son. w. Sherman Burns. and
c. L. Vietsch, manager OF the Baltimore
agency.
The motion to dismiss the contempt
charges was made by Col Martin w.
Lttleton, on behalf OF Mr.. Sinclair
almost Immediately following the prin-
cipal reverse sustained by the defense
since the close of the Government S
case. Counsel for Day and Clark,
officials Of Sinclair companies. joined in
the motion Of Col Littleton.
Testimony Must Stay.
In refusing TO bar the testimony Of
McMullin charging that he falsifieo re-
ports At the direction Of Charles G..
Rudy. his chief Justice Siddons held
that facts set forth In the testimony
must stay In the record as episodes
which took place before the Teapot
Dome mistrial and occurring afterward
which micht have bearing on the con-
tempt ca.
The court gave It's ruling. Justice
Sidd0ns said. without indicating or
mtimating" the testimony may be used
against any or all Of the respondents.
On the same grounds Justice SiddonS
reft'S ID to strike out testimony bearing
on lillian J. Burns In connection with
the affidavit presented to the trial Judge
after the miStrial along with testimony
or two reporters. Juror John r. Kern,
Britten Brown. real estate agent, and
others. concerning inquiries made into
membranes on the Jurors home.
Motion Held Unreasonable"
Col. Littleton moved that the rule
laid on the respondents be discharged
and that the Governments petition be
dismissed on the ground that the Gov
eminent had failed 10 make out case.
The suggestion was made to the court
by Mai Pcyton Gordon. United States
attorney. that the motion vas "unssa-
sorable." In view of the ruling the court
had Just made,
n Justice Frederick L. Siddons refuses
to dismiss the charges against all six
respondents. attorneys for Sheldon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-01

Clark. vice president OF the Sinclair Oil
Refining Co.. will make separate mo-
ton on behalf Of that respondent.
Clarks only connection with the jury
surveillance, they contended. Is the fact
that on one or two occasions he re-
ceived the Burns reports IN the absence
OF Henry Mason Day. A similar mo-
ton would be made affecting c. L
vietsch, manager Of the Baltimore
Burns agency. who took no part IN
the Jury surveillance except TO transmit
expense funds on instructions.
Defense counsel attacked three o.
the false reports prepared by McMullirl.
and moved that this portion OF his testi-
mony. together with his charges thst
ne acted under instructions Of Charles
G. Rudy and william J. Burns. be
stricken from the record.
Shadewing Held Legal
The contention Of Mai Peyton Cor.
don. United States attorney. that mere
proof OF jury shadowtng constituted 4
contempt Of court. led to . stout de-
Tense BY Col Littleton. The defense
attorney declared that while he does
not indorse such q policy personally.
there Is no law to prohibit the shadow
ing VI juror
He declared 1t Is common knowledge
that the Government has shadcwed
Jurors for years. and protested that he
himself had been under surveillance In
every important case In which he has
been engaged. mot excepting this one. :"
McMuIlin Under Fire.
McMuliin's testimony vas the center
OF attack BY defense counsel al morn
ing. The defense sought 70 strike out
portions of the testimony bearing on
three Of his six reports and converse
tons in which the ex.Burns detective
charged that he was instructed BY
Rudy 70 make false statements IN the
reports for the purpose Of creating .
miStrial.
Maj Gordon attacked the Jury xurveil-
lance as . criminal unlawful design for
which the respondents were responsible
Even though Ruddy Is not charged With
contempt, Maj. Gordon declared the teS-
timony Of AcMullin shows that ell the
respondents we're acting In concert. AMI
the act OF any one of the agents Is
binding upon them.
Defense counsel took the position that
even assuming McAlullin and Rud6v
conspired 20 make false reports for some
Interior motive they overstepped the
scope Of their employment Consequent
~ none Of the respondents could be held
responsible for their acts they axgued.
o.cause II q servant violates his mas
ter's instruction he alone could be held
liable for his act
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-01
WARRENT0N MAN DIES.

Special Msrasrh IL rte star
wARRENTUN. Va. February L.
Hugh hamilton. % years old. centeasr~
ate veteran and former treasurer al
Fau0uier County for almost 4 halt eNn>
tasy. died ut his residence here shiS
morning after On illness at aesAt =
month
Mr., Mamiltons wife. Mira Belle vass
Hamilton, died two mouths agn lie
MAS veStryman ana warden N st
James Church. WarsvnteN Ne II $ar-
vived BY two daug hters, Mrs. n W, HUI
tsry and Miss Janet hamason el Mar
fentan,
Funeral services viii be held IN St
James Churvh kyiaay at NINA hseE~
a,ent viii ~ 10 WATreatca Cemetery
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-01

lie Duo invented a machine which dips
the bottles In glue and then twirls them
until they are dry.
Increases Volume.
The machine has been in use for
the PAST three months 1t has proved
highly efficient and will seal 1900 bot
lies an hour. A man could seal only
100 bottles an hour
This is the fourth device lie Due has
invented which has resulted In a saving
OF money for the Government and in
creased efficiency In the bureau. The
others were a mechanical agitator Used
for precipitation. a continuous acidone
still and q dehumidifier. for use In
packing chemicals in wet weather
lie Due Is q native OF Washington.
the son OF Henry NJ lie Due. who was
an employe OF the Post once Depart
rnent for years. He attended Technical
High School and George Washington
University. He lives at SIT Varnum
street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-01

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-01

On Fourteenth street. NOT lar trom
police headquarters, she saw car, II
hoLed familiar. she isokei again.
Then she let out a veil. pushed her way
out of the atreet ear and started calling
for the police IN loud and positive ,IneS,
A couple Of policemen escorted her IN
headquarters, and Detective Frank NJ,
Allisood Of the automobile squad en-
platned that the squad had found the
car. Ted came aes,und ana signed for
Il, ana Mira Dorsey went 10 wars ieel-
Mg better.
ahe said she thought, coming 10 town
Oh the street car was y nrettv e,Ad
idea, but aae vas glad Tel Max snlns
~ drive hag hnha
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-01
AMERICAN PLANTS
OVER CUBA HEARD
Senate Foreign Relations Commit
Tee to Ask Report On
Conditions

NV TIE AsSecAats1 Press
Again deferrinS action @ TIE pr'>-
posed Investigation cf TIE cSe q Ma
rines in Nicaragua. the Senate fcEetSr
relations committee to-day heard ecrs-
plants Of the abuse Of the prcrersy
RIGHTS Of American eitssenS il c>inae
I; was agreed - ask she STATE De-
parsment for q report os the alleged
Violations, and there we're nssfraAssazsS
that q separate inquiry might Be maae
later
y.E Barlow Of CsacA Appeared before
an executive meeting es the committee
60 Complain Of Cuban caaditkorA