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Evening star., 1928-05-03
SEEK $4,000 TO EQUIP.
TAKOMA PLAYGROUND
Maryland Citizens Launch Drive.
Representative Fletcher Ad-
dresses Meeting.

A campaign for SIS 200 for grading
and equipping OF the Takoma Park
Playground at Philadelphia and Maple
avenues. Takoma Park. Md. was
launched last night at mass meeting
in the Presbyterian Community Hall
The Stars Golden Rule film. THE
Penalty" was shown. Representative
Fletcher Of Ohio was the principal
speaker.
The drive Is being conducted BY n
committee composed Of the civic inn
proVement committee Of the town
council and three delegates from each
community organization. John II.
Adams Is chairman Three acres for
the playground was purchased by the
town six years ago, The town also has
built d cuivert t0 inclOse the stream
which flows through the land.
Mr. Fletcher told the assembly that
a playground Is needed because children
can best be taught selt-mastery OF
primitive impulses through proDerlv
supervised and directed play He ex-
planned some phases Of child psychology
and illustrated his points by anecdotes
from his own boyhOOd.
Mrs. Brooks Fletcher entertained the
citizens with several songs She was
accompanied at the piano by Miss
Kathleen Ross. Mayor Ben q. Davis
presided al the meeting,
Evening star., 1928-05-03
RELIGIOUS TRAINING A JOB
FOR ELDERS. BISHOP SAYS
Young People Receptive 10 Spirit
ual Education, Right Rev. ]. f.
Freeman Asserts.

II young people are irreligiouS IL Is
mainly the fault Of their elders who
contribute too little toward their spirit
ual education, Bishop James r. Free
man declared last night at banquet
NJ the parish hall OF st. PaulS EpiSco~
pal Church.
Young people are receptive az re-
ligions education and Ii is the task nj
The older generation to engage their at
tention, the bishop asserted
More than $50 persons were present
at the banquet, William Tyler Page,
clerk or the House of Representatives,
reeited The American Greed" William
knowles Cooper, secretary ol the
Young Mems Christian Association. told
or the satisfaction he derives nom
WORKING with boys. Rev. r. J Rohan~
an, rector Of the church, also spoke,
Ihe committee in charge cg arrange
mentS included Lawrence Choate, A, L.
Patterson, Arthur Anderton, Lewis I,
Miller, Harry Hamilton, Prank Stewart
and Charles +, King.
Evening star., 1928-05-03
C. & O. CANAL PAGEANT
COMMITTEE NAMED
Centenary of Famous Waterway to
Be Observed With Historical
Parade May 26.

The honorary committee for the cele-
bration Of the centenary of the break
ing Of the ground for the Chesapeake g.
Ohio Canal, which will be celebrated
May 2g with a historical pageant, was
announced today.
Former Senator Pred T. Dubois Is
chairman. Other members are:
George L. NicolSon. Daniel r. Willard.
Charles r.. CarI&i. DR. Frank w Ballon,
Eibyl Baker, Susie Root Rhodes Rev
Charles Lyons, Gilbert Grosyenor, A. B.
Bennett, Mrs. Joshua Evans, Mrs. Har-
yey Wiley, Isaac Cans, James f. Yaden,
Mrs. Giles Scott Rafter. Mrs. Bessie l..
wight. Mrs Alfred BrosSeau. Mrs. Jo-
siah Van Orsdei. Mrs, Anthony Wayne
Cook, Kenneth Wales. Rose GouyeFneur
Hoes. Mrs. Minnigerode Andrews, RAN
oolph Keith Forrest. Albion Paris,
Helen Stout. Mrs q. W. Irving. Mrs.
4. J. Driscoll. Andrew Stewart. Isabel
Seer Goodwin, Clarence Miller Or.
Clarence owen and r. s. Doyle.
The executive committee includes
Marie Moore Forrest. Edna M w. Du-
bots, Alice gCoyle Torbert, Mary Lazen-
by, Derryl l.. Brown and Margaret
Lamb.
Officers Of the day are Mai. Gen. John
A. Lejeune. coInmandant United States
Marine Corps Brig. Gen. j. Il. Feehet,
United States Army Air Corps; Rear
Admiral Edward w, Eberie, Rear Ad-
miral Frederic e. Billiard. e0mmandant
United States Coast Guard Col Will
liam u. i.Adus. Engineer Commissioner
of the District ~ Columbia Maj, Cary
II Brown. Mai Edwin Is. Hegse and
Ezra -. Merrill
The original fete when President
John Quincy Adams broke the ground
will be Te~enacted According 10 re-
ports ~ newspapers ot 1923, the par
ticlpants proceeded up the river on
boats aud bargfs. After the ground Waa
broken an artillery salute was given
snd repeating guns were fired AT Fort
Washington IN the evening there were
more gun salItes and fireworks.
Evening star., 1928-05-03
CLAYTON ASSA|LS
MERGER PROPOSAL
Tells House Committee Plan
Calls for S6, 900 water
in New Stock.

Urging the House District committee
30 withhold approval Of the traction
merger agreement. william Mex
Clayton. charged today that the new
transit company is planning to violate
the law by watering" its stock TO the
extent Of Sc. 600 600 plus
Declaring the public utility act for
bids q stock issue in the new company
tn excess Of the outstanding stock @f
the Capital Traction and Washington
Railway & Electric Cos. Clayton, who
appeared on behalf Of the Federation
OF Citizens Association. warned tlie
committee il is being asked 70 approve
a breach Of the law in sanctloning tiic
merger
Brand Admits apparent Excess"
Col. Harrison Brand, vice chairman
of the Public Utilities Commission.
questioned about this by the commit
tee, admitted that there is an ap-
parent excess Of stock" but he insisted
that the section OF the law In dispute
referred 70 bonds as well as stock. For
that reason Brand explained that he
did not believe the excess Of stock
would be more than $94 200.
CLAYTON, however. refused 10 shift his
stand, insisting that the excess would
be 5000 900 plus. He gave the COM
b!ned value Of the stock O! the two
companies as SGT 900 900 and said the
unified company proposed 10 issue sIi,-
600 900 in stock and an additional
92 600 900 To cover track charges.
Clayton asked the committee 70 leave
out the valuation alpgetpef, since nc
other valuations have been pgitter into
public utility agreements heretofore IN
the District Chairman ZiiIlman elected
from Brand that the variation of the
Capital Traction CO on The books of
the Public Utilities Commission vas
s26.103 900 ard for the w r. r. Co,
Slssoz 900, making a total of $4f,-
970 600.
Aeding $500 900 for the Maryland
companies. estimated BY the companies
st 81 900 900 he said the total would
bring the valuation cl0ae " the SO, ,0O0.-
600 proposed ln tie agreement
m attack Bas made on the Wash
tngJon Rapid Transit Co by Clayton,
VINO declared II was merged IN name
only under TIE agreement lie charged
tnsJ tf4e bus iige mad negeT been gaiurd
h. the Public Utilities Commission. bat
haS asked for a valuation ~ $500 900,
NhicG IL stu pending
Under the merger me bus ilgle would
~ paid 81 90 00G he claimed. about
half ~ cash Representative Gilbert
~ Vermont ssagRested tnat the bus line
probably Yas taking advantage 0f the
situation
Protesting against the charge for
b4s transfers under he merger, Clayton
toiG fBae committee that the people ~
Washington want a single fare without
& transfer tax.
Evening star., 1928-05-03
SO OF ITO WYOMING VOTES
ARE PLEDGED FOR SMITH
Supporters of Governor Claim Ma
tority of Delegates at Demo-
cratic State Convention.
nf lhe AssoeLaled rress

itF The Associated Press,
CHEYENNE, Wyo,, May :. +~ Fifty
three Of the ITO votes at the Democratic
State convention at Casper May Ia have
been pledged 10 Gov, Alfred Il, Smith
0f New York
While only OF the - county Demo-
cratic central COMMITTEES Tuesday in~
att1lcted their delegates for d0v, Smith.
his supporters claimed majority or the
delegates from the other III counties
who win 40 to Casper unlnstructed
The 53 delegates represent Laramie
Converse, Carbon, Aib0ny and Sweet
water Counties. Wyoming will have
nine votes at the Democratic national
convention
A movement was started At the Sweet
water County meeting 10 support former
Gev. Nellie Tayloe Ross for the nems
oeFalie nominaltgn for Vice President.
Evening star., 1928-05-03
POPE BANS PUBLIC ATHLETIC
GAMES BY GIRLS AS IMPR OPER
Declares They Are Contrary to Spirit of
Womanhood-Desires Contests Held
Only Under Proper Supervision.

cate care due TO young women and girls
should be shown 10 have fallen lower
than pagan Rome"
The letter criticizes public perform
ances by young female athletes, saying
that the methods of physical culture
now parsued in italy are contrary to
good sane pedagogy" 1t continues.
Nobody can think that Christian
education excludes or does not ap-
preclate all that gives the body agility
grace, health. true good and force on
the condition that this Ii done IN a
hitting place. manner and time, avoid
ing everything not agreeing with reserve
and modesty, which are ornaments and
the bulwark Of feminine virtue, and
emitting any incentive Ia vanity or
violence.
If the hands OF women must be
lifted. We wish and pray that II viii
always and only be in the act OF prayer
ur Of good action"
Evening star., 1928-05-03
CONVICT IS BACK IN D. c.
AFTER RELEASE FROM PEN
Prisoner Brought Here to Stand
Trial for Burglary Committed
Three Years Ago.

Arrested upon his release from the
penitentiary at Trenton. N. J.. after
serving a term for burglary. Claude
Powell. colored. has been brought back
to Washington TO be arraigned in Police
Court tomorrow on a charge of smash
Ing a window and stealing S4oo worth Of
lewelry, money and clothing nearly
three years ago
The prisoner is charged with having
broken window in the residence Of
Charles F, Hartman and John NJ
Mitchell. 1928 r street northeast A
watch answering the description Of one
stolen In this city was recovered from
pawnShop where he had pledged it
for loan
Evening star., 1928-05-03
FACE ROBBERY CHARGE.
Pair Held for Grand Jury in Story
OF $2a Taxi Theft.

sidney G, Scott and Charles NJ
HaWkenS, both eolored. we've held under
$4,000 bond for the grand inry hy Judge
Robert \. MattlngN IN Pol,ee Court CO.
day In connection With the alleged rob-
berry early Monday marulng at Thomas
DAY, eolefed, OF aS6 Thrd street south,
West
DAY testified that under the pfetenSe
defendants took him into Potomac Park
al then assaulted and robbed him Of
so.
Evening star., 1928-05-03
Turtles Toughened
So They Can Face
WildPigs Unharmed'

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, May 3.-Part Of the
Bronx Zoo has been turned into
turtle farm. where it is hoped 100
young land tortoises brought from
the Galapagos Islands viii grow TO
such size and toughneSs Of skin that
they can be returned to their island
home safe from the fangs OF wild
dogs and pigs.
The animals. which are valuable as
meat, have almost become extinct
on Galapagos because of the ravages
of the dogs and pigs, descendants Of
animals left there by three centuries
Of pirates and whalers.
Evening star., 1928-05-03
Wife Charges Cruelty.

Although she Withdrew Il petition for
an absolute divorce when he pleaded
for another trial Mrs. Helen Il. Holmes
In new suit tor limited divorce tells
The District Bupreme Court that her
husband, Frank w Holmes, mer.
chant of Center Market. has peralhted
IA ms abuse of her. They were married
May 10, 1917, and have three children
The wife asks that her husband be
enloined from molestlng hef. sine lf
represented by Attorney Vivian q. mn
Evening star., 1928-05-03

BY the Associated Press.
ROME. May 3.-~Athletic competition
in public by girls Is disapproved by
Pope Plus.
The Pontiff has sent an open letter
TO Cardinal Pomili, vicar Of the Rome
diocese, protesting against n gymnastic
competition for young girls. which was
10 have begun tomorrow
The letter complains OF the games,
which the Pope regards as unseemly and
contrary to the spirit Of womanhood,
lie approves rem0nstrances already
made ON the subject by various bishops,
The athletic competition is especially
digaRreeable, the Pope writes, since 1t
comes In the month Of May, which Is
dedicated 10 the blessed Virgin,
THE Bishop Of Rome" says the let"
ter. cannot IN fact fail 10 deplore that
here In the holy city OF Catholicism.
after 20 centuries Of Christianity, the
aenaltiveness and attention 10 the deli
Evening star., 1928-05-03
File Bankruptcy Petition.

A petition In voluntary bankruptcy
has been filed IN the District Supreme
Court by Fred M, Hoffman and lola H.
Hoffman, merchants $50 Pennsylvania
avenue southeast, They list their debts
At sl1,n57 and estimate their assets at
Sp.6Io,
Evening star., 1928-05-03
SENTENCED IN CHINA.
American Pleads Guilty 10 Charge
of Emheaslement Of $4,000.

SHANGHAI. May , t49,~-nayid n.
Dun Of Charleston, y, O., charged with
emheaglement. pleaded guilty to-day in
the United States Court and was sem
fenced to one year and day at Mae
Neils Island, Wash He will be trans
ported 0n the steamer President Taft.
arriving at Seattle May IL,
Dun was manager Ia China for two
years of the Otl Export Co OF Los An
gelea. lie was arrested early In April
on a charge of having emhessled SIS, 900
of the camnany's funds He pleaded not
guilty at tirst bat today entered Il plea
OF guilty, -
Evening star., 1928-05-03
VIII Talk on Capiial.

Az illustrated talk on Washington,
entitled '"ibe Enchanted City Prom
Dusk " dawn" VIII De Dfeseui4d Tor
members " Congress SID their friends
Nv Charles Gs3ltaK-i11ng in tip caucus
g0ofa ~ tie House Cfflee Building al
q Is 0elock ntA0fF0W night The event
has bern arranged by senstoF CaDper.
chaiTman III thr isenate District com
nlltiEe
Evening star., 1928-05-03
Nations League Date Set.

GENEVA. May 3 M The ninth
Ihagne OF Nations assembly has been
c0ngoked 1T Geneva for September 4.
Dr Urnitia ot Colombia, acting presi-
dent Of The council. sent letter To all
the members Of the league today am
nounclng the lasellng,
Evening star., 1928-05-03
Girl Student Shuns
Honor; Denies High
Grades Are a Test
By the Associated Press.

MADISON, Wis, May 3.-Miss
Olga Rubinow of Philadelphia has
refused election to Phi Beta Kappa,
national honorary scholastic society,
because she believes high grades are
not "a genuine criterion Of true
scholarship and intellectual achieve
ment."
In a letter declining the honor,
Miss Rubinow said she was opposed
to the beStowal of formal honors on
the basis of high grades. The dis
tinction," she added, lis often con-
ferred upon the unworthy as well as
the worthy. A large part Of the
worthy who do not happen TO excel
in grades are excluded"
Evening star., 1928-05-03
INJUNCTION DENIED.
Republicans Seek 10 Ban Meeting
Called by Coiored Politician.

NEW ORLEANS. May 8 ~. An
injunction ~ restrain Walter l., Cohen,
col0fed controller Gf customs at Hew
Dileans, aud number Gf his followers
from meeting ~ name delegates t0 the
Republican national convention at
Kansas CITY next month. was denied
by Judge Waiter L. Gleason IN Civli
District Court here yesterday,
The suit WAS instituted by M r..
Norman, chairman of the Republican
state committee he announced he
would appeal ~ the Louisiana Gupfeme
Court from Judge oleasgus decision
Evening star., 1928-05-03
Transferred % Baltimore

Mst W. If w YG0ngs. u E Cavalry,
has been relieved from duty a. the
Panama Canal Zone and ordered "
Baltimore f0F d'HS WITH Organized Re-
@elses q the 80 Corps Area
Evening star., 1928-05-03
TIDAL WAVE SWEEPS
COAST OF MADAGASCAR
Many Natives Killed and Great
Damage Caused by Water Wall,
Paris Learns,
ny the Associated Press.

PARIS May a,-~Offlcial advices reach
ing Paris yesterday said that numbers of
natives were killed and great damage
done by Il tidal wave which swept the
east coast OF Madagascar from Tama-
lave to Fort Dauphin on April 20,
The European population escaped
Telegraph and telephone lines we're de.
atroyed, buildings were swept away aud
many acres 0f crops ruined,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-20
Quart of Water A
Day Helps Kidneys
When Back Hurts or Bladder
Bothers, Also Take a
Little Salts

Eating TOO much rich food may
produce kidney trouble IA some
form. sayS q ve!!-known authority.
De@a16e TIE acids created excite the
ki11eg6 Their they become over
worked get Sluggish. clog Up and
cause al Sorts II distress, particu-
larly backacne and misery in the
kidney region. rheumatic t2ingea.
SeTe:e headaches. acid stomach,
constipation, 1orpld liver. sleepiess-
.eSs. ladder irritation
The moment yoilc hack hurts or
k!cneyS aren't acting right, Or II
oiacCe. Oottcrs yoai. begin drinking
lot, - gG<5c water and also get
about four p4Eces If Jad Salts
from any god pharmacy. take
t&Lltsgcot!gy IL q gia1s VI water
b@.lore breakfast fof q tew Gays and
%o<r kidney. nay t:le. act fne
3hN famous salts Is made from the
aclc - grapes and lemon Juice,
cl5rlo.nec with Ithia. and fas been
4Sec for years 10 f1usi c.o2gec KID
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'he system 20 ina, they no ionger
itr.taps - ~ 81 relieving bladder
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Jac Ealts cannot inJ4re anyone,
makes delightful efferyeScent
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" Aelp keep tue kidneys clean thus
Cftfn avoiding seYty&l kidney dis
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-20
LAUDS COLORED TROOPS
IN CONFLICT WITH SPAIN
Ex-senator Means Commends 10y
atty and Bravery of Four
Regiments in War.

Colored troops of the Spanish Ameri-
can War. especially the cath and 25th
Infantry and the 9th and 10th Cavalry
were commended for their bravery and
loyalty during the conflict by former
Senator Rice w. Means. past COM
mander chief Of the United Spanish
War Veterans. at the annual Maine
memorial exercises of the Department
Of the Potomac, United Spanish War
Veterans. in the Metropolitan African
Methodist Episcopal Church last night.
The services we're participated in BY
numerous colored patriotic and fra.
ternal societies and presided over BY
Capt. Sylvester H. Epps.
Rev W. H. Thomas. pastor Of the
church. delivered an address OF well
come, to which Alexander Mann, former
departmental commander OF the Poto-
mac unit responded
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-20
M others, Do This

When The children cough, rub
Mustercle On their throats and
chests. No telling how soon the
symptoms may develop into Group.
c. worse. Ard thens when you're
glad you Rave a jar OF Musterole at
hand 10 give prompt relief.
As first aid. MuSteroie is excellent
Keep lar ready Tor instant use.
Il IS the remedy for adults, toe
Relieves sore throat. bronchitis. ton
sili,is. Group. stiff neck. asthma. ueu-
raIgia. headache. congestion. pleurisy
rheumatism, lunabago, pains and
aches o: back or joints. sprains. sore
muscles, chilbiains. frosted feet and
colds of the chest lit may prevent
sa~es4rn-;1A
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-20
CHURCH MEMBERS DINE.
Central Presbyterian Expansion t.
Be Discussed T0Iipht.

The enlargement. program Of the
Central Presbyterian Church will b.
considered at complimentary dinner,
% which members and friends of the
church are invited. tonight at $50
O'Clock al the CITY Club, 1920 q street.
Or Walter L. Lingle Of Richmond.
Va. will be the guest u honor There
Will be seYeTa! addresses and a musical
program,
EationaIisN have Just opened wire
leas station at Shanghai, China
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-20

For two years after their marriage
the young couple lived at Mount Yer
non. Then Washington purchased for
them from Gerald Alexander the house
and farm at Abingdon Alexander
was one of the founders at Alexandria
Built high above the Potomac, with
lawns and flower gardens extending
down TO the river bank, Abingdon
doubtless was a beautiful home at the
time. Both Washington and his wife
visited there frequently
Seward daily gateway., 1928-01-10
POSSIBLE UNION E SUGGESTED BY
 POPE:, CHRISTIANS
PONTlFF HOLDS ALL RELIGIONS BE EQUALLY GOOD AND
 TRUSTWORTHY

ROME, Jan. 10. (P)-Pope Plus, in an important encyclical proclamation, issued to deal at any length with the question of possible union with christ ians whatever may be the particular form of their religion.
 After recognizing the general ten- dency towards a better international union between peoples the Pontiff de- plored the fact that some seem to wish to transfer from the political to the religious field, thus blending true religion with the false"
 Holding all religions to be equally good and praiseworthy under the ap- pearance of doing good the Pontiff said such people prompt fallacious religious unity among christians.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-01-10
CASE AGAINST UNALCA
 DOCTOR |S DISMISSED

JUNEAU, Jan. 10. (P-Federal Judge Thomas M. Reed today dis. missed the case against pr. c. A. Lur- ie, ships surgeon on the cutter Unal- ga, who was charged with violation of the narcotic act, dispensing narcotics without a license. The hearing was held Saturday and the case taken under advisement.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-01-10
PRINCE OF HOSTS

The prnce of hosts, Louis W. Bish op, of Russian river, was among the weekend visitors in Seward, leaving yesterday for home. MT. Bishop said he was making another trip into Seward next month. On the present journey he brought in 10 silver fox pelts from his ranch.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-01-10
""~~~-~s.A@--~@~4z8-a--~~@ MAYOR IS DENOUNCED

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10. (P)-May- or Bill Thompson of Chicago was de nounced by delegates at the Ameri- can Historical and political associa- tions who called Chicago's gigantic education campaign useless.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-01-10
WAR A BUSINESS NOW

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10. R-Sec- retary of War Davis addressed let ter to Congress urging the upbuilding of private munition manufacture since modern war has become one of ma chimes.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-01-10
KILLS BROTHERS, SELF

DELANO, Cal, Jan. 10. (P)-Appar- antly insane after months of brood ing, Albert Willard, age 50, went on rampage killing his three brothers and then turned the gun on himself.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-01-10
ALAMEDA TOMORROW

The s. s. Alameda, of the A. s. s. Co.,, is due to arrive in port tomor- row afternoon at I o'clock, accord irg to the local office.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-01-10
BATTING AVERAGE RECORD

NEW YORK, Jan. TO- (P)-Official batting averages of National League established Paul Waner's claim to leadership with percentage of 3S0.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-01-10

Ice creepers at J. L Graefs