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Evening star., 1928-04-30
HOBO CONVENTION
OPENS IN CAPITAL
Committee Appointed to Sc
lect Jungle" for May Day
Celebration Tomorrow.

With 1000 hoboes reported to be
marching 70 this city from Baltimore
and another delegation ~lost" some
where between here and Philadelphia.
the two-day convention Of the hohoeS'
union, known officially as the Tnterna-
tional Brotherhood Welfare Association.
opened today at the newly ACQUIRED
national headquarters. $50 PENNSYLVANIA
avenue.
Only about 20 delegates" attended
the opening session this morning. but
much larger attendance at q hoooeS
May-day frolic tomorrow was pre6icteG
A COMMITTEES was aupointsd 70 SsIser !
jungle" where the May-dsy celebra-
ton may be held. In the hobo lexicon
q jungle" is q camping place.
Two "JungleS" were suggested at to
days SeSSion-"~e IN Potomac PARK and
the other NOR. Of the circus grounds.
II Is not vet certain whether the con-
vention viii be able to obtain permiS-
SION from the authorities 20 hold the
'ration at either place.
TsS EaGs How. known widely as
millionaire hobo" is attending the
convention. He explained that fires wtll
be built and chow" cooked Sc the MAY
day celebration. He has proposed that
President Coolidge. Vice President
Dawes and members Of Congress bs sent
invitations 70 partake OF the refresh
mentS, but nobody seems 50 know
whether the suggestion viii he carried
out
Another question that remains ur-
decided Is whether the delegates win
march 10 the Capitol The association
wants Congress to enact Stx-hOa- law
for workngmen. provide conpenSa.}on
Tor the unemployed and PASS other
measures 70 benefit migratory workers.
Evening star., 1928-04-30
OUTSTANDING WORLD EVENTS
OF PAST WEEK BRIEFLY TOLD

in mind an expedition to the South
Pole. They are to proceed first, how
ever, to Norway by steamer.
Two Polish Army aviators, Maj. Louis
Idzikowski and Mai. CaSimir Kubala,
spent last week In testing out an air
plane at lie Bourget Field In France
for a contemplated flight to America.
Their movements have been mysterious.
though 1t Is said they have the back
ing OF the Polish government and ex-
peet to hop OFF at the earliest possible
moment.
Secretary Kellogg's anti-war proposal.
the text OF which was presented to
Great Britain, Italy, Germany and
Japan. and TO which France Is agree
able. with certain reservations, was well
already accepted the proposal in
principle.
Economy FOreseen in Britain.
The British budget. submitted TO
Parliament by the chancellor of the
exchequer, winston Churchill. provides
for an Scent q gallon tax on petrol
The chancellor promises decrease In
expenditures for the coming year. and
has formulated his budget to reducing
taxation on local industries, freight
carrying railways, canals and harhors
and agriculture.
John Hassett Moore. American Judge
on tho Permanent Court Of Interna-
tional Justice at The Hague, has re-
signed after serving since 1921.
The approaching marriage OF Sinclair
Lewis, the American novelist. and the
American writer, Miss Dorothy Thomp-
son, was announced at Rome. Miss
Thompson Is the daughter OF New
York upstate minister, and Sinclair
Lewis In the author of ELMER Gantry."
which Ii considered to have dealt un-
SON, In commenting on this, remarked:
MY father was not that kind OF
minister"
Evening star., 1928-04-30
SHERIFF AND DEPUTIES
ROBBED or WEAPONS
94O0 Cash Also Taken by -Four
Men az Officers Enter
Courthouse.
Ey the hssoclated Press.

by the Associated Press.
BOOHVILLE. no. April 30. Eherih
Percy McNaban and two deputies were
held up and robbed of about $500 IA
money and weapons by four robbers AZ
the officers entered the Cooper County
courthouse.
The officers we're taken by surprise
as they walked through the courthouse
entrance. Two robbers, on guard ~ the
do0F, approached the officers from tie
rear and showing their guns into the
Cfflcers' backs, commanded them W
throw up their hands.
Meanwhile two other robbers were
attempting " blast the safe IN the
county collectors office. The attempt
was abandoned, however, when the Of
flcetE appeared The robbers ordered
the officers " stand With their faces t0
The wall for I'VE minutes, during which
they made their escape.
Evening star., 1928-04-30
AT. OF |. REPORTS
ON ONUNEMPLOYMENT
Figures Show 18 Per Cent of
Members Are Out
of Work.
By the Associated Press.

by the Associated Press.
Unemployment among trade union
members as reported 10 the American
Federation OF Labor has remained
practically stationary during the first
quarter of 1928 and amounts to about
Is per cent OF the membership.
President Green of the federation
made the calculation todsy for puhfca-
tion in the forthcoming issue Of the
FederationiSt, haSing the returns upon
reports from "a representative cities.
At the end of March the unemploy-
ment among union members ranged
from per cent in San Antonio TO So
per cent in Cleveland, the IS per cent
figure given being an average Of the
cities. Milwaukee had q low union un-
employment figure of 8 per cent: Chi
cago and Sc. Louis were each rated at
~ per cent; Cleveland had the highest
percentage. SO; the New York percent
age was %. and WaShington's was Is.
San Francisco union unemployment
was given as Ia per cent. and Seattle'S
as Is. Baltimore had 81 per cent OF
union membership unemployed. At
lanta, IL per cent: Detroit. 81 per cent.
Denver. 20 per cent: Pittsburgh. IS per
cent; Philadelphia. 20 per cent; Boston,
20 per cent,
Evening star., 1928-04-30
VISITING BOARD GIVES
NAVAL ACADEMY 0. K.
Report After Annual Inspection Is
Accompanied by Several Rec
concentrations.
Special pIspateh 10 The Star.

ANNAPOLIS. Md. April S0,--Hearty
approval of the administration of Rear
Admiral Louis M, Mutton. superintendent
OF the Naval Academy. was given by the
board OF visitors. who last week held a
three-day inspection here. The report
was issued today, II said. IN part; "It
Is our Judgment that the methods en-
ployed in matters Of discipline: general
conduct and morale OF the student body
are productive OF the greatest good. We
recommend q continuance Of these
methods and practices"
The board recommended that the
stay of otiicers assigned TO the academy
for Instructions be lengthened 60 three
years, and whenever possible that IN
stfuetors m the department of modern
languages be sent abroad In the Summer
to Increase their knowledge, RetiPe-
ment with pay for civilian officers OF
proper age was approved,
Construction OF an auditorium large
enough to seat the entire Eegiment of
and the building OF a new
seawall around the power plant were
included In the recommendations,
Erection OE homes "a care for an Of
ncefs stationed at tive academy also
was urged,
Evening star., 1928-04-30
FETE FOR PARENTS
IS SONS HONEYMOON
Walter May, Jr,. Adds Eaneee TO
Party for Father and Mother
and Weds Her.
sy the Associated Press.

Sy the Associated Press.
PARIS. April S0,-The hig silver wpSs-
ding anniversary party, for which Nr.
and Mrs. Walter May hr0uShs three
Score Of their friends all tlae wav noaa
pittsburgh to Paris. has been turned
into Honeymoon.
The Mays s4-ycar-old son. Waller
lr,, graSped the festive opportunitv Ia
bring his faancee 10 Paris alSsay Min tNs
gueSsS whem his father invited and
married her here. she Was Miss pssr-
enee NJ, Ieoowitz before her rnarrlsse
last FRIDAY, the day OF the NIayS' snni-
verSary
TIE ceremony was performed with as
Moch secrecy as poSSihle. The cftl
ceremony was held In the sixth warxs
AFTER which Rahoi Samuel CaciAenSs0
one Of the members eg the plttSbslrSh
party, performed the relig!ouS eers~
mony.
Walter May. r.. had been Instructed
oy MS father % bring list az 50 frisnoS
to Paris and instead hrOusnt al ire
father and mother never havinS mel
their sons bride,
The newNweeiS. instead Of returning
home with the party en the ReFenSaria
en saturday, VIM remain ha EAlgope ON
= honeymoon,
Evening star., 1928-04-30
by the Associated Press.

ny the Associated Press.
In many parts OF the world last week
the rtmblings OF earthquakes were fol-
lowed by death and devastation. Greece
and the Balkans suffered most OF all
Whole towns and villages in Thrace,
Macedonia and other sections Of Greece
were thrown down and In some cases
almost crumbled into dust. Storms fol-
lowed the movements of the earth and
thousands of helpless peope, under the
fiimsiest of shelters, suffered intensely.
Az In such cases. Americans we're fore-
most in relief measures.
A great victory was heralded for the
Nationalist forces In Shantung Prov
ince, China, according TO early dis
patches, which were later revised, tndi~
eating that the Northerners are atill IN
possession OF Tsinan, capital OF Shan
tung, reported to have been occupied
by the Nationaiigtg. Nevertheless the
Nationalist COMMUNICATIVE chief, Chang
Kai-Shek, has concentrated large
masses Of troops, with Peking as his OBJ
jective, Together with accounts OF
heavy fighting came word from alleged
eye-witnesses OF great massacre OF
5000 helpless people In the town of
Kincmen, provinces OF Hupeh.
Nicaragua Warfare Continues.
Nicaragua was the scene In small
way Of further warfare, Sandinos rebels
raiding and looting several American
owned mines in the northern part of
the country, and carrying of an Ameri-
can, George =. Marshall. assistant man
ager OF one OF the mines, whose fate Is
yet In doubt.
The 0erman~Irish transatlantic flyers
Capt Koehi, Baron Won Huenefeld, and
Mai. Fitzmaufiee. reached the United
States from their landing place, Oreenly
Island The shadow OF gloom was cast
over their notable achievement by the
death In Quebec Of the famous polar
aviator. Floyd Bennett, who. despite
serious illness, attempted 10 tiy 10 their
rescue. His death was due to pneur
monia. 10 check which COL Lindbergh
raced by air TO Quebec, carrying serum
But his effort was fruitless
Flyers Back From Pole Flight,
Capt George H. wilkins and Charles
II. Eielsnn, who successfully flew over
the top ~ the world, crossing vast un-
explored regions oi the Arctic are at
bpitzbefgen and are reported to have
Evening star., 1928-04-30
COLLECTORS FOR ESTATE.
a. b. johnson and Trust Company
Named by Court.

Justice Hitz II the District supreTne
GourE has appointed Adolph u. johnson
afad tl4e Washington Loan ~ Trust 90.
Us collectors ~ the estate of Charles
u KarY. JeWeler, VI 5i7 Thirteenth
street. Wno died April a. The coliec-
tors are authorized W continue the
business.
Ia addition ~ the business. valued at
10000. MF KATF owned real estate IN
Exoeas II 800 900 and haG cash ard
SECURITIES u $500 Included in the
TeaIty holdings u the estate are
gftmises SIT Thirteenth street, z7l9 r
lttIeet. l104 ilanier place and an inter
fest ID premises 62s Pennsylvania avenue
CSC Zis Third street.
Attorneys Arthur Peter and William
r. EEaen represent tbs estate.
Evening star., 1928-04-30
YALE AND HARVARD MEET
IN BATTLE OF LEARNING
Ten Seniors of Each College Com
pete for $4,000 Prize in
aEnsIfSh

hy lha Assoelatea rreaa.

nv FHH AhNUNFatNW FFuAA.
NEW HAVEN, Conn. April 30,~~sYale
and Harvard, rivals for many years on
the gridiron, the diamond, the track
new sort of competition battle of
learning"
Ten seniors at Yale and like NUM-
her at Harvard are taking an English
examination which viii win for the
English department represented hy the
victorious team prize OF $4,000 of
fered by Mrs. William Lowell Putnam
IN memory of her husband,
The price money Ii Ia be used for the
purchase of books BY the English de-
partment which gets II,
Evening star., 1928-04-30
Plane Squadron Hops OF.

FAYETTEVILLE. ". C.. April 80 GA1.
-~TWenty-siN airplanes en- route 10
Langley Field Va, for mAneuyers. from
Galveston, Tex, hoped OF from Pope
Field shortly after & o'clock this morn
ing for their final destination The
sflladron IN under command 0f Mai
Frank y, Lakeland
Evening star., 1928-04-30
Will Open Bids on Air System.

Bids viii be opened at the Treasury
tomorrow afternoon for installation OF
ali air exhaust system for a blue print
ROOM In the Treasury Building, IN
order To provide better air for EN-
pl0yes working there, THE work h be-
Ing handled through the supervising
architect of the Treasury.
Evening star., 1928-04-30
ELOQUENT JESUIT FATHER
RENoUNCES PRIESTHOOD
Action Of Austrian Cleric Surprises
Lslty and Clergy-Was Noted
for His Sermons.
= - AaeQelataa -.

VIENNA. April 30..--Ds. Anton gton-
Tier, ofae ~ the most famous Jesuit
fathers n Austria. and because Of his
eloeuence and piety call the second
Eayonarola, has renounced the priest
hood " I've the lie Of private citizen
So Munich
HIS sudden reputation Of strict
JeSaltea. vows, aBd his hurried de-
bas10fe for Munich have completely
kaystlflec both the laity and clergy
Some believe profound disaDfJoafat-
1nent Ia life ard 4 lack of Confidence
sn humankind prompted the noted
priests act For 10 years every church
81 Austria where he preached vas 50
packed that tfae streets were inpaasaDle.
Evening star., 1928-04-30
RAIL MEN CHARGE ABUSE.
Boston & Maine Workers Pass Res
olution Of Grievances.

BOSTON, April 30 OE9.--A surprise
resolution charging the management
OF the Boston g. Maine Railroad with
''in jury and abuse" Of its workers was
adopted here yesterday By 1000 MEM
berS of six brotherhoods of operating
employees Of the road Union leaders
made an unsuccessful effort to kill the
motion.
Among the grievances cited In the
resolution were efficiency programs,
wholesale diScharging Of old and
faithful employees" heightened hours
anc needless rules and regulations"
Evening star., 1928-04-30

In three months recently Tie Russian
fiaE trust manufactured 1900 tons ~
yarn and 4e,g00, 900 square meters oi
clothE
Evening star., 1928-04-30
DUAL SUICIDE IN MOSCOW.
Lozovsky, Noted Painter. and Wife
Grieved Over Daughters Death.

MOSCOW, April 80 GP9.-Leo Lozov-
sky. noted painter. and his wife COM
nitted suicide by hanging Immediately
after their return to their home today
from crematorium, where their g.
year-old daughter. Maria, had Just been
cIemated. The little girl was killed
yesterday in q fall from the top floor
OF their home.
The artist left q note requesting
friends to cremate his body and that OF
his wife and TO mix the ashes with
those OF their child.
Evening star., 1928-04-30

KdmhuFgh. Scotland Is eanStruetiag
new Sehoel coStlng $500.000. While 4
motion picture thcater being hlsls near
eN wisl require an outlay OF an equal
amount
Evening star., 1928-04-30
Flyers Back From Pole Flight.

H. Eielson, who successfully flew over
the top n the world, crossing vast un-
explored regions Of the Arctic, are al
bpitzbefgen and are reported to have
Evening star., 1928-04-02
MOSES MAY SOUND
c. 0. P. KEYNOTE
Committee on Arrangements
10 Decide on Temporary
Chairman Today.


KANSAS CITY, April 2.--Selection
of a temporary chairman and keynote
speaker for the Republican national
convention overshadowed other busi-
ness before the committee on arrange
ments assembled here today to COM
plete plans for the June session.
While committee members generally
declined to discuss persons who may be
available for the post prior to today's
meeting, the name Of Senator George
H. Moses of New Hampshire, president
pro tenn. of the Senate, was most ire
quently mentioned.
Refusal of Charles Evans Hughes tc
accept the temporary chairmanshir
and deliver the keynote address here
had. II was said. created an atmosphere
Of uncertainty.
with William M. Butler, chairman oil
the Republican national committee
presiding, committeeman also hopeo &c
finish housing and hall arrangements
and select the staff charged with hand
ling the convention at today'S session
In addition TO Chairman Butler and
Charles D. Hilles of New York, vice
chairman of the national committee
party leaders here are due 10 arrive In
time for the meeting included: MRS
Alvin r. Hert Of Louisville, vice chair
man of the national committee; David
w. Mulvane, national committeeman oil
Kansas; Ralph e. Williams. oregon;
Mrs. Manley l.. Fossees, Minnesota: j.
Henry Robabeck. Connecticut; William
II. Crocker, California, and Lafayette
B. Gleason. New York, convention Sec
retary.
Evening star., 1928-04-02
ATLANTIC AIR RACE
POSSIBILITY H|NTED
French Pilot Reported Pre-.
pairing to Start-Germans
May Hop Tomorrow.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
DUBLIN, April 2.-The possibility Of
Franco-G German air race to America
caused a stir at Baldonnel Airdome to-
day.
Maurice Drouhin, French pilot, was
reported to be negotiating to use the
field as a starting point for a transat-
lantic flight.
The German plane Bremen continued
weather bound and there were reports
that Commandant James Fitzmaurice,
head of the Irish Fee State Air Force,
might replace Arthur Spindler, German
mechanic, as co-pilot of the plane.
Reports were that Brouhin, who was
engaged by Charles A. Levine last year
for a transatlantic hop which never
materialized, intended to start for Ire
land tomorrow. Authorities at Balloon
mel declined to comment, but the rumor
gained credence because they have
maintained an attitude of secrecy since
before the arrival Of the Bremen, the
appearance of which above the city
being the first knowledge Ireland had
of that project.
Baron Won Huenefeld. sponsor of the
Bremen flight, and Capt. Herman
Koehl, pilot, said today they would re-
sumo their fight to New York tonlor-
row If weather conditions we're at all
suitable.
| Comandant FitZmaurice was COM
panion OF Capt. r. H. Macintosh on
| his unsuccessful attempt to hy the At
lantic last Summer. which ended when
| they were driven back by adverse
weather and landed safely at Bally-
bunion.
Evening star., 1928-04-02
TRANSIT MERGER
MEETING IS HELD
Utilities Commission and
Companies Representa-.
tives Discuss Plan.

The Public Utilities Commission and
representatives of the transit companies
are holding their final conference to-
day over the revised unification plan
which Is expected TO be sent to Con-
eress for ratification within the next
few days.
The modified plan was approved
Saturday by the board OF directors OF
the Capital Traction Co. and the d.
rectors Of the Washington Railway &
Electric Co. are reported to be pre-
pared to take similar action at a Spe-
cial meeting this afternoon. There
will be no other barrier for the merger
agreement TO hurdle before 1t goes 10
Congress.
The conference today is being held,
II was said. for the purpose of discuss
ing proposed legislation to accompany
the unification agreement to the Capt.
tol. Corporation Counsel William w.
Bride attended the conference 10 sd-
wise the commission on the legal points
which would be involved in the pro-
posed legislation.
Aside from Mr.. Bride and members
OF the commission, those who are at
tending the conference include VII
liam Gibbs McAdoo and Brice Clagett.
counsel for Harley p. Wilson. principal
owner Of the Washington Rapid Transit
Co, and author Of the merger plan;
William F. Ham. president Of the Wash
ington Railway & Electric Co. and S.
r. Bowen. vice president and chief
counsel: John H. Hanna, president Of
the Capital Traction Co. and George
r. Dunlop, his counsel.
Evening star., 1928-04-02
MARRIAGE VALIDITY
SUIT REINSTATED
Court of Appeals Reverses Dismis.
sal of Action of Mrs. Louise
A. Tillinghast.

The District Court of Appeals. in an
opinion by Judge Oscar E. Bland of the
United States Court of Customs An
peas; To-Day reversed the decision Of the
District Supreme Court which had
dismissed petition of Mrs. Louise A.
Illiinghast to establish the validity OF
ner marriage TO George S. Tillinghast
The wife had been married to Clement
=. Murphy. who had obtained an inter-
locutory decree Of annulment of his
marriage December IL. 1925. and a
final decree March %, 1926. She mar
ried Ttllinghast April 3. 1925, at Rock
vile, Md
Tillinghast contended that his mar
rlage to the woman was invalid because
contracted within the time provided BY
the decree for an appeal in the Murphy
case. Every decree for annulment or
for absolute divorce in the District pro-
vides that It shall not be effective to
annul or dissolve the marriage until
the expiration Of the time allowed for
taking an appeal. The usual time for
taxing an appeal is 20 days and the
remarriage was within that time.
Judge Bland holds that the limitation
in the act is TO prevent the successful
party from marrying before the unsuc-
cessful party has exercised his or her
appellate rights. Mrs. Tillinghast or
Murphy was the only person who could
appeal and was therefore the only per-
son for whose benefit the statute was
enacted and her right to appeal termi-
mated with her marriage to Tillinghast.
and the right Of appeal having termi-
mated. her marriage was valid.
Evening star., 1928-04-02
JOBLESS FAVOR
DOLE Of SADAY
Conference Is Undecided
Whether to Call on Presi-
dent With Demands.

Delegates to the joint convention OF
the National Unemployed Conference
and the International Brotherhood We'll
fare Association. in session at the Typo
graphical Union Building, debated today
on whether they should march on the
White House and attempt to enlist the
support of President Coolidge for the
platform, which includes demands for
Less work.
More pay.
Maintenance while unemployed.
The convention opened at IL am
yesterday. One Of the delegates created
a sensation by suggesting that a clergy
man be invited to hold services before
the gathering.
Scores Churches.
George Evans OF Philadelphia. widely
known as q radical became greatly In
censed at this and launched into Bit
ter denunciation of all churches and
all clergymen. The assemblage argued
an hour on the problem and then ad-
jounred without taking action.
The afternoon session was adjourned
when the delegates were invited TO, the
PLAYHOUSE. 1914 N street. where they
4
on Dreams and Visions" Afterward
some of the delegates arose and gave
their views
James Eads How, "the millionaire
hobo" is presiding at the convention
Amoag the speakers were George Lane
Of New York and j. j. Mcnamara OF
Baltimore. Many of the delegates. II
was explained. had .hoofed It" from
New York and other places, and still
others have not yet arrived, having
been delayed on the road.
SO a Day for Jobless."
Resolutions were passed favoring
shorter hours. higher pay and unem-
ployment maintenance. The amount OF
such maintenance was fixed at Sc a
day, despite the declarations OF some
Of the moderates that the unemploy-
ment dole in England was only about
90 shillings a week. A few of the mod
maintenance was uneconomic, but these
were outvoted.
All the delegates agreed that times
are very hard, and that something
ought to be done" One and q halt
million workers are johlCSS In this coun-
try, and In Europe there are seven mill
lion more. How said.
Being international In character the
conference and the brotherhood. unlike
most labor organizations, are opposed
to immigration restrictions. although no
action was taken on q resolution on
this matter.
1t was explained that while members
are working they belong TO the Inter-
national Brotherhood Welfare Associa-
ton. AS soon as they are out OF work
they are automatically shifted TO the
National Unemployed Conference and
pay no dues until they get Jobs again.
Evening star., 1928-04-02
U. s. APOLOGY Is DENIED.
Settlement Held Local Agreement by
Peking Government.

PEKING, April 2 Up.-Early reports
Of the settlement Of the Nanking Incl
dent by John Van A. MacMurray,
American minister to China, enormously
stated that the United States had
apologized for the bombardment Of
Socony Hill, and had promised revision
Of the treaties. This caused dismay
among Chinese officials of the Peking
government. which Is opposed to Nan
king, but this was allayed by late as
surances that the United States was
not pledged TO negotiate with the Man.
king government for revision OF the
basic treaties with China.
The official attitude IN Peking Is that
the settlement, which was signed In
Shanghai on March 80, was merely a
local agreement on purely local affair.
which did not alter Peking's status with
relation to America.
In diplomatic circles Mr.. MacAfur-
rays rapid achievement Of a settlement
Is considered a triumph, especially in
the light Of the recent breakdown OF
negotiations by the British minister on
the same subject. Peking Is eagerly
awaiting publication Of the settlement,
which possibly Will be on April 3. after
Mr.. MacMurrayiS return. The three
notes IN which the agreement was
couched are expected to form key
note of the powers policies toward
Nanking at least for the next few
months.