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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-23
NEW WESTERN COAL
PRODUCES MUCH WAX
Three Gallons Extracted From One
Ton of Utah Product by
U. S. Mine Experts.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
PITTSBURGH, Pa. [P).-Over 3 gal
Ions of wax has been extracted from
one ton of Utah coal In the United
States Bureau of Mines laboratory
here.
The wax is essentially the ordinarily
known stuff used in candles. The coal
Welding the wax Is Mesa Verde, one
of the least known in the United States
and one of the most recent, that Is,
coal which was formed in geological
times that are recent as compared with
Eastern Goals.
The Bureau of Mines first extracted
the tar from the Utah coal, getting
about 80 gallons from a ton, and then
from the tar obtained II per cent OF
wax.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-23
ANTAGONISTS STUDY
SCOTTISH TRAGEDY
Skull and Thighbone Exam
ined for Light on Darn
Iey's Death.

LONDON LF-A skull and thigh
bone, the relics perhaps Of one of the
great tragedies of history, lie In the
Royal College of Surgeons, while
ANTAGONISTS and X-ray experts seek to
elucidate one of the most poignant
chapters in Scottish annals.
The questions on which they seek
light are whether these bones are those
Of Lord Darnley, husband Of Mary
Queen Of Scots; whether Mary was o
treacherous Queen and wanton wife;
whether Darnley was O dissolute rake.
Bones Throw Sure Light
It all sounds like building up the
history of the world from q jeliy-f1sh,
but the study of bones has become one
Of the most certain methods Of de-
termining the disease and racial char.
acteristics. Scientists feel certain
about the classification Of skull shapes,
and Psychologists and in bones centu-
ries old unmistakable marks of the once
living mans state of health.
The historical facts are these:
At %, Mary married Darnley, 10.
Three years later, Darnley was found
strangled, and Mary married Boutwell,,
her husbands murderer.
On one side 1t Is argued that Darnley
was the victim Of hereditary disease
which would condone Mary in turning
away from him. On the other hand, 1t
is argued that there was no disease,
and that there is nothing to excuse
Mary.
The British Medical Journal contains
results Of investigations made within
the last few weekseby well known Brit
ish scientists.
James I Darnley's Son.
Prof. Karl Pearson of London Uni
versity, believes that the bones are
Darnley's, that the skull Is that OF a
fool and that the bones indicate Darn
ley was diseased He is convinced that
James I, of England, Mary's son, who
was born during Darniey's lifetime, but
whose christening was witnessed by
Boutwell, and not by Darnley, was truly
Darnley's son.
If Prof. Pearson's disease theory is
correct, 1t Is argued that the sudden
illness Of Darnley at one time, which
history has presumed was poisoning,
has been accounted for.
Sir Arthur Keith, conSerVator OF the
Museum Of the Royal College OF Sur
geons, former president OF the British
association, supports Prof. Pearson. II.
A. Harris of London University, says
the bones are those Of a man OF 70
to 80 years old, and therefore not Darn
ley's. And there are others who think
they are making lot OF bones about
nothing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-23
Rate Reduction Is Ordered.

Commodity freight rates on canned
goods, fresh fruits and vegetables NOV
ing to Arizona points from California
producing centers were held unreason-
ably high yesterday by the Interstate
Commerce Commission and reductions
ranging UP to 80 per cent were ordered
made effective by December 3.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-23
Stone Age Shop Unearthed.

ADI-YANGA, Turkey R).-A work.
shop of stone age men of tens of thou
sands Of years ago has been unaarthed
here by Prof. Eugene pittard Of the
University Of Geneva. 1t carried 4
large assortment of implements.
Evening star., 1928-04-15
LIBBY DENIES USE
OF FRANK|NG RIGHT
Peace Advocate Urges Inves-
tigation of Charge of I'M
proper Mailing.

Urging full investigation of the
charge of improper use of the franking
privilege by the National Council for
Prevention of War, Frederick ]. Libby.
executive secretary, yesterday denied
that any letter or printed material OF
the National Council for Prevention OF
War was sent out under the frank OF
Representative MvClintic Of Oklahoma
I'VE are as we'll acquainted with the
laws governing the franking privilege
as anyone else" stated Mr.. Libby.
In urging an investigation. Mr'
Libby said:
"The National Council for Preven-
ton of War has never sent out any OF
It's own letters or printed material under
a Government frank. We are as well
acquainted with the lRws governing
the franking privilege as anyone else
AS a matter of fact, we have. ourselves,
had reason to protest to the Post once
Department and the Department OF
Justice concerning abuse Of the frank
ing privilege by the Reserve Omcers
Association and even Regular Army
officers. who have made use Of the
War Department penalty envelopes TO
attack the National Council and other
peace organizations The speech de-
livered in the United States Senate by
Senator Walsh of Montana on February
81, 1923, sets forth the facts In this
case.
Concerning the present charge, we
did mail to our bulletin subscribers the
reprint of the Congressional Record
containing Mr.. McClintic's report. These
were delivered to us sealed by the
House folding room, addressed by US
and sent out in exactly the same con-
dition as received. Furthermore, they
were mailed a week earlier than the
letter In our own business envelope ap-
pealing for funds. with its enclosures,
which 1t Is claimed was enclosed with
the report. II these documents have
been placed together in the McClintic
envelope, 1t is perfectly obvious that
the combination was made after they
left our Office, and evidently with mali
cious intent. We hope that Mr.. Nc
Clintic viii insist upon a full investiga-
ton of the occurrence"
Evening star., 1928-04-15
BULL" MONTANA
BEATEN BY WOMAN
Accused Says She Is His Wife,
Actor Insists She Is
Housekeeper.
Isy the Assoelated prcss.

BY the Associated press
GLENDALE, Calf, April i4.--Jackie
Laverne, alias Jacqueline Montana, who
says she is Mrs. Louis Montana, wife of
Bull" Montana. fiIm actor and former
wrestler, was In Jail here today on a
charge OF battery sworn out by Mon
tana
Police said that the actor. who weighs
180 ponds. told them she had assaulted
him with a high-heeled slipper. Bulls"
face bore many scratches. The woman
has a black eye.
The actor maintained that the woman
Is his housekeeper. not hts wife. She
asserts that she is a dancer and that
they we're married in Georgia four
years ago.
Trial was set for next Thursday on
charges OF battery and drunkenness.
Bah. set at sl00. had not been raised
late today.
Evening star., 1928-04-15
COSTES AND LEBR|X
RETURN TO PARIS
Six.Month Air Trip Around
World Ends Amid Cheer
ing Throngs.
ny the Assncinted Press.

PARIS, April l4.-The flying French
men. Dieudonne Costes and Joseph
Lebrix, came home this evening from
their air odyssey over $4,000 miles OF
land and sea--over Africa. the two
Americas Asia. Europe and wide ex-
panse Of the South Atlantic.
Speeding TO Paris in six days Dom
Toxic. on the other side Of the earth.
they brought their biplane down at lie
Ronrget field Just before dusk. the noise
OF their motor drowned by the sound
of 1000 Gallo Braves" and ''vivas {"
Two squadrons of French military
planes escorted them on their last few
miles. On the ground there was a
band and there were cheers. the waving
OF hats and hnndkerchiefs, laughter and
joyful tears.
II was out OF cloudy, gray and drip
ping sky that Costes piloted the Nun
gesser-Coli to the landing field. end
ing a pilgrimage around the world, all
Of 1t through the air, except the cross
ing of the Pacific. Every member of
the French cabinet who is In Paris. ex-
cept the ever-occupied premier, M.
Poincare. was at lie Bourget to welcome
the new national heroes So also we're
the aces Of French aviation, whose
achievements Costes and Lehrix have
exceeded. the veteran Louis Berliot,
Pelletief Doisy the popular "Pivolo''
Drouhin, Capt. Arrachart and the
youthful Sergt. Detroyat. who hopes to
fly from Paris TO New York alone in a
monoplane modelled after Lindbergh's
Spirit Of St Louis.
Although only those with passes were
admitted to the airdrome. there were
enough OF them to break through the
police barriers, just as they did the
night Lindbergh landed. Outside the
field there were tens of thousands more.
Costes had this TO say: 1T has
been marvellous experience. but Paris
surely does look good"
After the welcome Costes and Lebrix
we're escorted To hangar decorated
with the flags OF the 80 or more lands
they visited In their night. Toasts
were drunk TO their fresh glory, then
through the highways. crowded with
the cheering thousands. they were led
away to Paris, 10 real French food
again, and to long. long sleep.
Evening star., 1928-04-15
z|HLMAN FORESEES
MERGER VOTE SOON
Bill Expected to Be Intro
duCed in Both Houses
Tomorrow.

Chairman Zihlman Of the House Dis
trict committee expresses optimism that
legislative action can be taken on the
street railway merger proposal by the
House we'll in advance of the date OF
adjournment, in spite of the fact that
Representative Gibson. Republican, Ver-
mont. and Representative Hammer,
Democrat, North Carolina, have already
stated that they will demand very
careful investigation entirely independ-
ent Of the hearings that have been held
by the Public Utilities Commission,
MFR. Zihlman intends tomorrow to in
troduce the merger bill in the House,
and it is probable that Senator Capper
will also introduce 1t in the Senate.
Mr.. zihlman will also confer tomorrow
with members of the Public Utilities
subcommittee, of which he is chairman,
and If their views coincide with his, he
will seek TO arrange with the Senate
committee for brief joint hearings on
the merger proposal.
It is understood that there is somt
opposition in the Senate committee to
joint hearings. although Senator King
is said to favor such a course. Mr..
zihlman believes joint hearings would
expedite procedure so that Identical
action by the House and Senate might
be taken at the earliest possible date.
Mr.. Zihlman expressed his personal
opinion that while there should be a
careful study Of the merger proposal,
that extensive hearings are not neces-
sary bscause the House and Senate
committees have before them the trans
Cript of the hearings already held. He
believes that if the Public Utilities
Commission is heard on any opponents
there may be of the merger proposal.
that only brief hearing of the trac-
ton companies will be necessary.
This opinion of Chairman Zihlman Is
in direct contrast to the opinion ex-
pressed last week by Gibson and Ham,
n1er. both of whom have previously
given extensive study to the street rail-
way problem here.
The revised unification agreement
was sent to Congress yesterday by the
Utilities Commission.
Evening star., 1928-04-15
GlEE CLUB WILL SING.

Members Of the National Press Club
and invited guests on Tuesday evening
will have an opportunity 90 hear tha
CharninAde Glee Club. Esther I.lnkins.
director, and Gertrude Walter, accom-
paniSt assisted by Karl Holer. CON-
poser -accompaniSt. and J. q. 5. Kin
Sella, bass.
Motion pictures cf African Wild hfs
by Frederick b, Patterson Of Dayton.
Ohio. will be shown here for the nrst
time rs part Of the program.
Evening star., 1928-04-15

charter Of the new company. and OF
clause providing for half-fares for
school children.
No mention Is made OF the limitation
of the life Of the merger agreement In
the Public Utilities Commissions letter.
The committee recommends that 1t
be directed to appear before the ap-
propriate congressional committees In
support of the commentators.
Evening star., 1928-04-15
LINDBERGH PLEASED
AT BREMEN'S SUCCESS

WILLIAMS. Ari2., April IA Ns1.--~Col.
Charles A. Lindbergh, told by the AS
sociated Press OF the successful vest
ward spanning OF the North Atlantic
by the German plane Bremen. was
highly pleased.
at will help aviation n great deal
In flying" he said
Evening star., 1928-04-15
Sues Patent Commissioner.

Suit was filed In Equity Court yes
terday by the international Cigar Ma
chinery Co. Of New York against
Thomas IT, Robertson. commissioner OF
patents, TO compel the issuance OF
patents relating to cigar-filler cutters
OF the fresh work" type. The plaintiff
through Attorneys Dodge, Prescott ~
Plili, says 1t is the assignee of Wiltord
charges that the letters patent have
been unlawfully withheld by Mr.. Rob
eFLgOn
Evening star., 1928-04-15
MAN DIES ON STREET CAR
o. A. Won Herhules, 10, Expires
While Taking Ride,

Stricken while on q washington
Virginia street car At Fourteenth
street and Speedway yesterday after
noon. q, A. Won Herbules. 10 years old.
of West Falls Church. Va. died within
a few minutes Death was due To natu-
raj causes. lie was proIlDuncedN dead
by nr. Adler of EmeTEeficy Hospital.
Police notified son, Walter voA Her
huleS.
Evening star., 1928-04-15
EL0PE TO ROCKVILLE.
Miss Mildred Fisher and John X.
Mutually Wed.

Miss Mildred Fisher, ls-year-old
daughter of Thornton Fisher. q car
tooniSt and writer on The Star. eloped
to Rockville last night and was mar
ried to John x. Mullally, "a years old.
OF New York
They we're attending q party at the
home of friends when they decided 70
be married. and the entire party mo-
tored 70 Rockville. There they tsle-
phoned Clayton K. Watkins, clerk Of
the court, at his home In Gathers
burg, and he came in TO issue the
license. The ceremony was performed
by the Rev. s. J. Goode. pastor Of the
Christian Church.
Evening star., 1928-04-15
Found Dead on Househoat.

William F. Lenoir. 90 years old, was
found dead early yesterday morning
aboard his houSeooat, uAoored &C the
foot OF Half street southwest. The body
was taken to the District morgue and
was Identified BY Samuel Isnoir. Q
brother, living &C 3Ais Fourth street
northeast,
Evening star., 1928-04-15
AUTO UPSET FATAL.
Raymond Worthmiller of This City
Killed on Frederick Pike.

RAYMOND worthmiller. 81 years old.
ais Chesapeake street. was killed late
last night on the Washington -Freder-
tck pike, when his automobile turned
over on q curve, the Maryland state
police informed police headquarters
Oscar McAtee Of the same address.
q passenger In the car. was badly
hurt He was taken to the Frederick
HoSital. worthmiller leaves q wife and
two children.
Evening star., 1928-04-15
85 AGITATORS FACE
TRESPASS CHARGES
FOR LIBERTY" MARCH

Continued from First Page.)
Evening star., 1928-04-15
Approves lialt Fares.

The committee recommends that the
federation approve the attitude OF tlle
commission IN declining 10 nominate
the manner provided Ia the original
Wilson plan.
The committee believes that n should
maintain It's position Felatiye 10 Ehe IN"
cIusi0n Of labor dispute clause the
Evening star., 1928-04-15

fon business streets where asphalt
and concrete cover the whole space
from building W building the only pos
s.DiIlty of shade trees is small trees
RngyD In pockets u Soll under the side"
gGkk. Much can be done even under
such conditions II proper kinds 0f trees
ere chosen and the pockets OF soil are
properly constructed
THE best knowledge tilat we have al
the present tinse, however, IL not sum
cent The problem of growing street
trees successfully under modern c0ndi~
taonE requires scientific study and en-
pertinent AID here We fnd remark
sASae condition. The District VI Colnn-
bis hsS no agricultural experiment
station Every STATE has one.
- should like 10 SAX you q question.
In the zfJsepce Of an agricultural en-
pertinent station In the District ~ Co
i5ubsa, cannot the principal agricui-
iuHRI question u the District. the main
fAnSnee nf iaeF street trees, be best stud
ied in connection With the national
sFhoEetuEn which is proposed ~ bs e.
tal1lGlsed here.
'.Tlle Secretary Of Agriculture, under
almost illEnpeTsbl1 oifhe1itiss, en-
ceayoriag 10 establish SUCH en- nlsiitu~
fion. Hie 0iEscuItaee are: FIRST, made
custe legislation, and second. real estate
Faela who demand from the Government
i've or three times what their Land "a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-14
CITIZENS HEAR GRANT
SPEAK ON PARK PLANS
Congress Heights Group Told of
Projects for Development
of Capital.

Plans for Identification and develop
ment of the District were brought to
the attention of the Congress Heights
Citizens, Association at its meeting in
Congress Heights Baptist Church last
night. by three guest speakers.
Col. u. S. Grant, Sd. director OF the
Office Of Public Buildings and Parks,
traced the history of the park system
here from the time Of Senator Mac
MILAN to the present day. and spoke Of
the plans to connect Rock Creek and
Potomac Parks.
Maj. Carey H. Brown, assistant TO
Col. Grant. told of the Fort Drive"
project, and stressed necessity Of acuuir-
ing land for the drive as we'll as for
certain additions to the parks, before
prices advance further.
DR.. George c. Havenner cited Gov
eminent figures to show how the Dis
trict has grown in the past so years
The association again went on record
as favoring both national and local
suffrage for the District. DR.. e. E
Richardson, president, presided.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-14
PROTECTION OF SCHOOLS
FROM ATHEISTS URGED

Definite opposition to all efforts to
distribute atheistic literature in the
public schools OF the District was re-
corded at the meeting OF the EdgeWood
Citizens Association in the Lincoln
Road Methodist Episcopal Church last
night.
Endorsement of the Dyer bill proyid-
ing for national representation for the
District was given. but the subject OF
local suffrage was referred to its COM
mittee on law and legislation for further
study.
The organization instructed it's public
utilities committee to investigate the
street car merger proposals.
Chairmen of the standing committees
for the coming year were appointed by
President Hugh S. Torbert as follows:
Thomas Clancy streets. alleys and side
walks Harry l., Downey. education and
school facilities: DR.. j. G. Biggs. public
health; Earl F. Brown. public utilities:
Fl. Claude Turner. membership; Will
liam r. Ryan. law and legislation. and
James B. Smith. entertainment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-14

An actual sale of real estate for the
collection Of taxes on property after the
District government has carried the
property on its books for a certain
length OF time would be authorized I'M
der bill introduced in the Senate by
Senator Phipps. Republican. OF Colo
RADIO.
The measure would not interfere
with the present annual tax sale. at
which private individuals bid IN a con-
siderable amount Of the delinquent
property simply by paying the taxes due
and holding tax certificates until the
owners are ready to redeem.
The purpose of the Phipps bill Is 10
give the municipal authorities means
of collecting on other property which
no private individual bids In at the
tax sale. and which the city. therefore
must carry on its books indefinitely.
The bill provides that when the Dis
trict bids in property at the tax sale
and holds it for two years. the Com
missioners may file suit in equity III
the District Supreme Court for permits
sion to sell the property at auction in
front Of the premises after 10 days OF
notice.
The surplus from the sale above the
taxes due would be placed with the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-14

Influenza germs are blue, those of
pneumonia look like strings Of minute
pale sausages and those of scarlet fever
like ropes Of scarlet rings through the
microSr0De
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-14
FIREHOUSE DRIVE
OPENS WITH DINNER
Takoma Park, Nd, Seeks Funds
for Volunteer Department
Building.
Special Dispatch to The Star.


TAKOMA PARK. Md, February H..
The drive TO obtain funds for the
erection of the new firehouse for the
Takoma Park Volunteer Fire Depart
ment was launched last night with a
dinner at the Washington Sanitarium
given by the drive committee to the
campaign workers.
The dinner, attended by more than
100 workers for the new building. was
held for the purpose of creating en-
thusiasm and outlining the work nee
essary to make the campaign a success.
The committee hopes to raise S45 900
in the campaign. which they hope to
finish in two weeks. This amount will
not only pay for the completion OF the
new building at Carroll and Denwood
avenues. but will also pay off the bal
ance owed on equipment.
Circulars emphasizing the need Of
adequate fire protection were being dis
tributed to every home this afternoon.
H. H. CotaW. chairman of the build
ing fund campaign committee. presided
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-14
ENVOY MAKES PROTEST.
Says Home of Rumanian Subject
Entered by Dry Agents.

Charging that prohibition agents
entered the home of Rumanian SUBJ
ject In New York without a search
warrant and acted in very rude
manner. the Rumanian Minister. George
Cretziano. has informally submitted an
affidavit to the State Department and
indicated that he would send request
for an investigation.
Mr.. Cretziano said he would formally
present the affidavit to the department
later with his request for an inquiry.
State Department officials indicated to-
day that the matter would be brought
to the attention of Secretary of the
Treasury Mellon for action.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-14
PLAN MINSTREL SHOW.
Albright Church Mems Club in
Charge of Program,

A minstrel show will be held at the
Albright Memorial Evangelical Church.
Fourth and Rittenhouse streets, Friday
and Saturday under the auspices of the
Mems Club Of the church. The pro-
duction will feature Kin Carroll, local
entertainer.
The list Of those taking part includes
K. A. Foote. Elwood Graham. j. A.
Clarke. Herbert Wilson. Herbert S.
Bryant E. II. Pullman E. w. Engle-
man. j. F. Lartz F. r. McQuillin, q H.
Ellis. j. w. Bradley. H. E. King. Lee Nc
earthly, George and Bob Groome, l.. r.
Niswonger. F. D. Lapp. w. r. Hough.
A. F. Shambaugh and j. F. Adder
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-14
BANKER DEFENDS
WHOLESALE GROUP
O. H. Cheney Sees New Con-
ception of Business, Citing
Economic Aids.

Economic laws and new methods Of
distribution are bringing about new
conceptions of the functions of whole
Salers 0. H. Cheney. vice president Of
the American Exchange Irving Trust
Co of New York, told the opening meet
ing of the National Wholesale Conference
today at the Chamber of Commerce of
the United States.
|. The cost of wholesaling cannot be
eliminated" he said, but il is up to
the wholesaler to prove. by deeds, that
because of experiences ana his existing
facilities and his sincere striving for
efficiency. he can perform the whole
sailing functions at lower cost
Turning to agitation for elimination
of wholesale dealers in some lines Of
business. Mr. Cheney said it was posi-
BILE for them to perform essential func-
tons economically and that these fGnC-
tons could not be eliminated entirely
under any of the new and highly ad-
vertised systems of distribution
Mr.. Cheney drew a picture Of fac
tory with a finished product that must
be delivered to widespread consumers
as fundamental fact Of distribution
which no amount of legislative cratory.
trade association resolutions or Stats.
teal magic can wipe out" He said ship
ments of small units of merchandise to
great number of consuming points
added shipping costs to the articles in
excess of their proporticnate value and
described that as the Fundamental lal-
lacy Of direct-from -factary-to-you in
large proportion Of cases"
An efficient wholesaler. using sound
methods and giving legitimate service.
has a surer place in our economic sys-
tenn than any inefficient distributor of
another kind, no matter what short
cut system he may use"
The conference will last for two days