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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-08
BITES TOE FOR MOUSE.
Dog Was Chasing Rodent Past His
Mistress in House.

CEDAR POINT. Kans. Especially -
There are accidents and accidents, but
Mrs. Ida Drinkwater, one of the Oldest
settlers Of this part Of Chase County,
Is probably the victim Of one Of the
strangest.
A few days ago when Mrs DRINK
water saw a mouse in the house she
called a dog which Is a good mouse
catcher. In order TO keep the mouse
from running out Of the room she held
rug up at an open doorway while the
dog searched out the mouse.
snn being frightened from his hid
place the mouse made a run for
- doorway and the dog made a dive
Tor the mouse just as it reached point
close 20 Mrs. Drinkwaters foot. The
cannes aim was poor and instead Of
catching the mouse he snapped Mrs.
Drinkwater's toe. In the confusion
which followed the mouse made good
his escape.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-08

National Grand Opera Co presented
SO operas, representing IS composers
The operas were given in their original
languages. except Martha" which was
sung in Italian. Twenty-Five of the
operas were sung in Italian. nine in
French, four in German and four in
English.
The singers of the National Grand
Opera Co. now are on vacation and the
company win be off the air until the
Fall. The period Of rest and inactivity
will be short, however. for rehearsals
OF operas for broadcasts during the COM
Ing season win start the latter part Of
this month. according to Cesase Sodero.
maestro Of the company For Sodero
there VIII be little time for rest. as he
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-08

season. aCc0r0iflH
to figures compiled
by the National
Breadcasting Co
Not only were
more operas pre-
sented during the
season. bat because
of the broadcast
ing Of the operas
through a large
network Of radio
stations, IL is be-
lieved that more
persons heard OPP
cratic music this
year than during
any previous sea-
son.
During the past
as~A~~ At 100000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-08
WEEI Places Ban
On Scotch Jokes
AS OyerwOrked
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
BOSTON, July Scottish thrift
is no longer the subject for so-called
jokes at Radio Station WEEP In
Boston
The following notice now Is posted
in the stations studios:
THE station management has de-
cided that the Scotch joke, so-called.
Is no longer worthy of place on the
air. AS yet, no group or organization
OF Scotchmen has arisen to protest
against dragging in the Scots thrift
every time some enc feels called
upon to crack wise.
THE Scotch are a very patient
race. However. we feel that the
listening audience will rise In wrath
unless steps are taken to reduce the
number Of times per week some
broadcaster Is reminded Of the one
about the Scotchman. so, from now
on, please do not spring Scotch
loke, so-called, in the vicinity of one
of WEEIs microphones.
Those In charge Of the station
believe that the public Is tired Of
this type Of wit as a long over
worked method for obtaining a
laugh"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-08

Maj Roland W. Pinger. Ordnance
Department, has been relieved from
duty at the University of California at
Berkeley and ordered to this city for
duty in the Office Of chief Of ordnance,
Munitions Building
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-08

silvered hardware-co lorful onyx top for gear
lever and horn button.
Comfort-Seats of new design-full cushioned,
form fitting lounges-steering wheel adjust
able to your particular needs responds to your
will rather than your muscles ball-bearing
spring shackles give riding ease hitherto un-
approached i'm the most expensive cars-hy-
draulic shock absorbers-s uper-brakes which
stop the car smoothly, gently in half the dis
lance prescribed as standard.
These are the cars women have been hoping
for-spirited, beautiful, safe, comfortable. Wor-
thy to hold every Official stamina and speed
record for fully equipped stock cars. Luxury
and good taste at One-Profit prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-08
KINDNESS is REWARDED.
Man Gets $4,000 From Stranger
He Had Befriended Once.

EE 11hu bEITEFNHEu UncR.
LOS ANGELES. Calf. (Speciajl 800
Three weeks ago Peter William Lund-
qliSf. lanitor. walked into the once OF
Edwn LIE Baron, realty operator, whom
ne had not seen in long time.
He pulled q bottle Of gin from his
pocket and took drink
Here s TO the only one who ever was
slnd 10 me, he remarked, looking ~
LE Baron.
The next instant he was on the floor.
oeao. The gin had been too much for
q weak heart
When his will was probsted Le Baron
learned That Lundquist had bequeathed
bis All u him. His estate Is worth about
$1,000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-08

Irresistible feminine appeal has been adde's
to masculine power in The President, Tn
Commander, The Dictator and The Erskine
Beauty-Here are delightful new colors from
which to choose-Duskblu, Deauville Sand
Sable, Fawn, Antelope Tan and Dauphin Red
with just dash of antique cunning i'm the fin
ish of interior door panels and exterior bod
belt. Smartest of upholstery fabrics broad
cloth, mohair, whipcord and plush in har
monizing shades.
Charm-Here are alluring new features t
increase your pride of possession--handsom
winged headlamps-flat radiator cap with tn,
same wing motif - slender, graceful radiato
design-all in glistening tarnish proof chro
MUM jaunty "polo cap visor -gleamin,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-08

teresting, I think, to read the following
from the August. 1924, Transnritter,
employees magazine Of this company:
THE combined use of Bell system
long distance lines and broadcasting
stations In many parts OF the country
to enable millions of people TO hear
an important news event has been tried
successfully many times recently. but
1t had never been attempted for en-
tertainnIent purposes until July II.
Ion that evening the ng-distance
lines hooked up" WEAF, the Ameri-
can Telephone e. Telegraph station in
New York; WCAP. our company's sta
ton. in Washington: WJR, Providence;
WGR. Buffalo; WCAE, Pittsburgh and
WGN, Chicago. Playing in the WEAF
studio, the entertainers were heard
throughout the East and Middle West
by the largest audience that ever heard
an entertainment program. The num-
bers included hunor. popular songs.
dance music and classic renditions.
They were carried by telephone wire to
each Of the six stations and there
broadcast simultaneously. II was the
ng-distance lines and associated
equipment of the Bell system that made
the feat possible.
Organists Plan Final Radio Recital.
Otto r. Simon, director of the Dis
trict of Columbia Chapter of the
American Guild of OrganiSts, an
nouuced yesterday that the final radio
concert of the season by his organiza-
ton will be broadcast by WRC Tues
day night at $50 o'clock.
Adolf Torovsky will direct the radio
program He also will play on the
piano several Of Chopin's compositions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-08

All known records for continuous
presentation OF opera in the United
States were broken by the National
Grand Opera Co. during the 1878
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-08

Jazz music is declining in popularity
in South Africa, say observers OF the
results of a photograph contest held
recently by Cape Town broadcasting
station
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-08

Tanning Was an Ancient Art.
1t is not known who invented leather
1t Is Older than the art Of writing
Explorers have always found leather
wherever they have penetrated.
Evening star., 1928-04-15
CARE OF BATTERY
IN SUMMER TOLD

Stressing the importance of proper
care of the storage battery to insure
troubie-free operation during the
Spring and Summer months. David
Gregg. research engineer, says, in part:
With the coming of warm weather
the car Is in constant use Less cur
rent is needed to operate the starter,
the lights are not so frequently used
and the car is driven at higher speeds
and for longer periods For these rea-
sons the battery is often overcharged
and II this condition is kept up serious
battery damage will result through
plates buckling.
Some drivers leave their lights burn
ing on long trips to reduce the current
going to the battery. but at best, this
is a makeshift arrangement The best
plan Is to drive into your service sta
ton and have the charging rate of the
generator changed for Summer condi-
tions This takes but a few minutes
and is a precaution we'll worth while.
Then check the water level in the bat
terry at frequent intervals, filling with
distilled water as needed. Check the
battery cables for tightness and keep
them coated with vaseline or grease 10
prevent corrosion.
More headlight bulbs are burned
out due to loose cables or wires than
for any other reason. for loose wire
on the battery increases the line volt
age to that Of the generator and makes
the lights burn too brightly. Garry an
extra kit of bulbs and a few fuses and
you're all prepared for Summer driving
so far as your battery Is concerned"
Evening star., 1928-04-15

its intersection with the Old Hartford
road 900 and follow Old Hartford road
to Taylor avenue 40. then turn right
into Taylor avenue, regaining the Har-
ford road at l91. Length of detour
10 miles Condition-improved streets.
6. Hartford County. Fallston to Rut-
ledge road
Turn right at Scarf 900. turn left
(1.0l. turn left t3D regain main road
at Upper cross roads 800. Length of
detour miles. Condition fair.
T. Hartford County. Philadelphia road
TO Perryman.
One-third mile east of old Perryman
road turn right 900 into Short Lane
to Short Lane railroad station t0.2) fol-
low Short Lane to cross roads. turn
right t08l. turn right t2.3). turn right
go, turn right at bridge t3.4). turn
right at cross roads f3.9). proceed to
Perryman Station t4.ll Length of de-
tour Al miles Condition fair
8. Worcester County. Bishop to Bish-
opville.
AT Bishop on the Dupont Highway
900 proceed north to road into Sell
byville. turn right t23l turn right at
t30l. turn left at (33). turn right (3.s)
TO Bishopville (52l. Length Of detour
So miles. Condition-45 miles inn
proved road OF miles good county road.
Evening star., 1928-04-15
-FOUR KILLED, se HURT BY AUTOS
TWO WEEKS TOLL OFD. C. DRIVERS
$360,000 In Damage Suits Filed-79 Ma
chimes in Collisions During Fortnight.
Operators Negligence Blamed.

A Wisconsin court has Just held that
a motoriSt might be guilty of contribu-
tory negligence in driving with badly
worn front tires. In that case the mo-
toriSt. driving at a moderate rate of
speed. had a blowout on his left front
tire. causing him to SwerVe and kill a
pedestrian The Circuit Court held that
it was familiar knowledge that a blow
out OF a front tire Of an automobile is
a dangerous occurrence and was liable
10 cause injury If ii occurred and there
fore that the motoriSt should guard
against it,
Another frequent cause Of accidents
is Ski6ding and the courts have almost
street is charged with the knowledge
that he must exercise higher degree
of caution and take cognizance of the
fact that a sudden stop means a skid
with the attendant dangers. Skidding
the courts all hold, is not "an act of
God" beyond the control Of the op-
orator.
Gives Motor Bus Angle.
Motor buSSes in the United States
handle more than 2,o00. 900 900 paSsen-
gers annually. not counting 100000. .00o
children passengers transported 10
SCHOOLS, George +. MCCallUm, wee
chairman Of the motor bus division.
American Automobile Association stated
before the Senate COMMITTEES in ure ng
the repeal of the war excise tax levy.
The motor bus is a public utility
and it isn't right that its early devel-
opment as a necessary economic factor
should be handicapped by heavy gov
eTnmental penalties when other trans
portation agencies are encouraged even
to the point of a subsidy" he declared
Mr.. McCallum stressed briefly the
following points in support of his plea
for repeal Of this hangover wartime
levy
That when it was levied in 1912. bus
transportation was either by revamped
motor trucks or enlarged passenger
cars, and no one dreamed that it would
become an essential part of the Ma
tion's transport system.
Today it is possible to reach every
part of the country by motor bus. and
44,500 units operate over 263.000 miles
Of routes on regular and frequent sched-
ules, in addition to $4,000 other buses
used by schools,
Evening star., 1928-04-15

turn to right over Lees Corner Buck
Lodge road to Buck Lodge t4D. Length
of detour Al miles. Condition, fair dirt
road
3. Anne Arundel County. Three Mile
Oak to Inglehart and Sherwood and
Epping Forest roads.
Two miles west of Three-Mile Oak on
the Defense Highway turn north from
the Defense Highway at Lusby School
house 900. keep straight at cross roads
t0.5). turn left and at 12l turn right
at Y t20) to Brownsville t26), regain
ing main road.
For Sherwood Forest turn at Crowns
vile t26l and follow east turn left
t46) on to the Sherwood Forest road
Length of detour 60 miles Condition
46 miles of fair county road and ?
miles of State road
T. Anne Arundel County. Deal to
Shadyside road.
Leaving Deal (00) proceed west, turn
right at t01). turn right 1.3), turn
right at Sudley t3.O. proceed TO Shady
side road at t49l Length of detour 40
Condition good.
S. Baltimore City Hartford road
Hartford road between Giennore ave-
nue. and Taylor avenue is under con-
struction and is closed to through traf-
fic Traffic will leave Hartford road at
Evening star., 1928-04-15
BY HARVEY L. COBB.

Four persons we're killed and eighty
six injured in Washington during the
past two weeks. Property damage was
estimated by the police to be $4,000
during the two weeks period. and $780,
600 in damage suits we're filed against
motorists and taNicab companies as the
result of automobile accidents. During
the two weeks 20 automobiles figured in
collisions and major accidents.
The figures are cited not because tAey
are high or low but merely to give the
reader the usual run OF "grist" Of cases
produced by the motorists o. Washing
ton largely through negligent operation
OF automobiles and despite all that has
been said and done TO thwart the reck-
less driver. The police reports of acci-
dents show that the big majority Of
accidents we're caused through the gross
or contributory negligence of motorists
The question Of what is negligent
operation Of an automobile While large
in scope. has nevertheless been defined
by the United States Supreme Court as
follows:
Due to the character of an automo-
bic, there is for the operator but one
standard of operation. and that is the
highes, degree of vigilance under the
nature Of each particular case. The
slightest failure may mean negligence,
What might not constitute negligence
tn any other occupation might be the
groSsest kind Of negligence when COM
nlitted by the operator of an automo-
bile II might even show a wanton dis
regard for the rights of others
Driver Must Look.
II seems elementary. of course. that
the driver must look where he is going.
but the court docketS are replete with
Claims where the motoriSt pays pen-
atty for not doing this very thing-uSu-
ally at /" crossing, where he looks but
one way and strikes or is struck from
the other direction.
The Supreme Court has laid down
rule that a driver is bound to keep his
machine under such control so as 10 be
shle 10 check the speed or absolutely
stop. If necessary, TO avoid injury to
others where dangerous conditions ap-
pear or where they may be expected TO
appear.
A motorist in Missouri has just been
found guilty of negligence in driving IL
miles an hour past cattle grazing in the
highway. The court held that the
probable action of the cattle would be
10 bolt and cause the motorist an acci-
dent This they did. the motorist
wrecking the car and causing injury TO
O passenger, which resulted in his being
assessed $4,000 damages.
Bad Brakes Negligence.
One OF the most common causes of
negligence is that OF the car brakes.
Proof that a motorists brakes we're not
working properly has in many cases re-
suited in the failure of an injured mo-
torist to recover damages for his
wrecked car the opposing side showing
that the wrecked car had defective
brakes. One of the first precautions
that a motoriSt should take when In an
accident is to determine not only the
condition Of his own brakes but that of
the other ear which figured in the
crash. If the other paTtys car is found
70 be equipped with defective brakes, it
may prove valuable evidence in case of
o claim
Evening star., 1928-04-15
Maryland Detours

The following Maryland detourS for
this week are announced by the Mary
land State Roads Commission:
/. Frederick County Myersville to
Ellerton.
From Myersville 900 go straight
ahead on the concrete TO fork in road,
turn right t04). turn right dsl. re-
gaining main road t22l Length Of de-
tour ID miles Condition fair.
,. Montgomery County. Boyds to
Buck Lodge road
At Boyds to0) cross railroad tracks
(avoid left turn Just after crossing
tracks at the railroad stationl and con-
tinue straight through over the Dawson
vile road to White Grounds t071 AT
fork of road bear right. following the
Jacksonville road 10 cross roads t20i
turn sharp right over county road
through woods to Wade's Corner t3.9).
Evening star., 1928-04-15
Undertakers VOuch
For Driver Seeking
Permit for Taxicab

A driver seeking permit to OPP
crate a taxi appeared before Hack
Inspector Harrington last week.
Four of the six signatures of char
acter witnesses required were local
undertakers.
where is the name OF the cor
oner and morgue master?" ne was
asked
1t developed that the applicant
had been engaged previously in
driving funeral coaches
Evening star., 1928-04-15

Lindbergh, Chamberlin, Byrd,
Maitland-the famous flyers of the.
day-use engines employing the
Valve-in-Head principle in their
record-breaking flights.
Practically every racing car entered
in all the major speed classics of the
past twelve years, as well as every
winner of every important event, has
been Valve-in-Head equipped.
SEDANS $1Io5 to $1oo5 COUPES $119.
an ers. o Flint Mchiss.. se-sr~ment n s6S
Evening star., 1928-04-15
MARYLAND DRIVERS PAY
S7,OCO,O0O IN GAS TAX
Fund Is Used for Road Construc-
tion and Elimination of
Crossings.

BALTIMORE. April ID (SpeciaD -
Figures compiled by the State Roads
Commission show that approximately
S7000000 will have been paid by
motor vehicle owners IN Maryland for
construction OF roads; their mainte-
nance and the elimination of railroad
grade crossings during the first year of
| the Accent gasoline tax.
The gasoline tax proceeds for the
first II months from May / last year
to April this year amounted to $4,-
486000. Collections for this month.
which will complete the first year. will
make total of about S5000000, John
N. Mackall, chairman, said
In addition TO the gasoline tax. mo-
torists pay in excess of S2,000.000 an
nually in license fees to the motor We
| hicle commissioner.
The gas tax and the revenue from
the motor vehicle commissioners Of
fee is apportioned 80 per cent to the
State Roads Commission for conStruc-
ton and maintenance of State roads
and 20 per cent to the City of Balti-
more for expenditure on its streets.
A statement just made public shows
gas tax collections as follows: Lateral
. road tax, 1l2 cents, s1.290,000: grade
crossing elimination, = cent. $432. 900:
road construction and maintenance. 2
! cents, sl,866,000.
Evening star., 1928-04-15
in the Sky
at the Speedway
ION the Road

The famous Buick Valve-in. Head En-
gine developing more power than any
other automobile engine of its size,
has given conclusive proof of leader
ship in all elements of performance
over a period of twenty-four years.
Choose Buick-powered by the
famous Valve-in-Head Engine
supreme in the sky, at the speedway,
on the road!
, $3.50 SPORT MODELS $l1o5 to s1525
Ta. ~ s.~no. elx. n, r.es S>.irskk q svsiskls
Evening star., 1928-04-15

The cheapest repair shop is not often
the best, and at times the most ex-
pensive.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-05-26
MOSQUE THEATRE OFFERINGS.

There has been large attendance
at the Mosque this week. The pro-
gram with its co,orful setting is the
best this city affords and at prices
that seer to be astounding to those
theatregoers who have patroniZed
playhouses further North. Jack Sid
ney has proven to be popular fav-
orite. His winning ways with superb
service ELECTS spontaneous applause
from the orchestra and the galleries
peopled as they are by many art
critics. The magnificent electrical
display borders on the wonderful and
partakes of the mysterious.
Ross and Edwards are masters in
their particular line, and Mignon
Lard I'D Joc re SaAk upstairs, :"
so to speak, it is well nigh impos-
sible to describe the transcendent
pleasing beauty of these Mosque Of
ferings. As for the Mosque Mad
Dancers, the change in costumes
rival the best productions from
Paris. The stage band is fine in its
renditons,' and there is no reason
why this palatial playhouse should
not continue to be as it now is-one
of the wonders of this city.
The movie, "13 Washington
Square" is one of the latest pro-
auctions OF Carl Laemmle, that mas
ter of this particular kind of bust
ness. 1t is from the play of Leroy
Scott and is Melville Brown pro-
duction. What must be said of next
week? Here it is:
WINTHROP AMES' GILBERT &
SULLIVAN OPERA COMPANY
Evenings at $50, matinees Wednes-
day and Saturday at 2:30
Monday, Tuesday evening and
Wednesday Matinee ikado."
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
evening-"Pirates of Penzance."
Saturday matinee and evening
'Iolanthe."
Prices-Balcony, 75c, soc and
25c, no tax.
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8 8 8
Cures Chills and Fever
Intermittent, Renittent
and Bilious Fever due
s '.......,.: :. to Malaria.
senA"e It Kills the Germs.
ROANOKE NEWS

| Mr.. Percy Colston, of New York,
residence No. 772 Nichols Avenue,
departed this life May End, P. M.
He was born April 10, 1890.
ae..;@5'%s. s. 'sssNs,s
Rev. ]. A. Bullock died here
Saturday, May 9Th. The funeral
took place from the Pilgrims Baptist
Church, Rev. F. C. Patterson Of
ficiated.
Rev. James S. Hatcher left Mon
day for Chicago, the seat of the
General Conference of the A. M. E.
Church.
Rev. A. L. James, of the First
Baptist Church, left the city to at
tend the Valley State Convention,
which convenes in the city of Rich
mond. DR.. W. W. Hicks is leaving
the city today. =
Ezsss.saa;s =. IL ~ e.-''aS NJ {!
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DO YOU KNOW HER?
Washington, Pa,
100 West Maiden st.

Washington, Pa,
100 West Maiden st.
Chief of Police,
Richmond, Va.
Dear Sir:
/ am asking you for information
of Mrs. Edner Johnson's where
abouts. Is she located in Rich
mond, Va? She is q stout built
woman when l seen her last; she
weigh 215 pounds, about s feet S
inches tall, her complexion is light
brown, her husband name is George
johnson. Ny last record Of her
address was Ginter Park, Rich
mond, Va. / thank you in ad-
vance. She is my sister. If located
please notify me at once at 1856
E. HELEN Avenue, Washington,
Pa, or $50 w. Maiden Street,
Washington, Pa.
MRS. MARY CAUL.
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1913 Lady Milo RoAd)
Rev J. J. Woodson, Pastor, Res
dence, 1116 St. John Street. scr
vices: Sunday IL A w. and 8 2. Nd
Sunday school. 9:3" A M. All are
invited. 80
SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH
(South Richmond)
Rev. e. c. Smith A. B., Pastor,
residence, 1784 Stockton st. Services
Sundays, 1880 A. Nj. and 8 90 p.
M; Sunday School, $3.50 A. NJ; b.
Y. P. u, $50 p. M. All are wei
come.