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Evening star., 1928-03-30

ty Board of Education; l.. Johnson Cam
ter OF Charlotte Hall a member of the
ST. Mary'S County Board of Education: !:
State Senator l.. q. SaSscer of Marlboro,
II, S. Swami. engineer of La Plata, and
W, A. Coombe, a resident of Clinton.
Md. and a practicing attorney of
Washington
The concluding group meeting Of the
Maryland districts participation in the
Fifth National OratoriCal Contest under
the sponsorship Of The Star will witness
the selection of the last OF the five con-
tenders for the Maryland championship
Scheduled TO be held in the Marlboro
Episcopal Church Parish House. under
the Craftsmanship of Nicholas Orem
superintendent OF Prince Georges
County Schools. tonightS speakers will
be judged by jury of Washington
men. They are George d Mitchell
editor OF the Pathfinder. Henry Hunt
Mckee, president of the National Capt.
tai Bank. and Peter E. Chamberlin
attorney
TonightS five contestants. in the
order Of their appearance are Miss
Katherine Bond Of the BrandvWine
High School Robert H. Duvall Of the
Baden High School; Llewellyn Nj. Heig-
ham of the OXon Hill High School: Miss
Myrtle Griffin Of the Marlboro High
School, and Miss Enid Kathleen Padgctt
OF the Surratsville High School
The program will be completed with
selections by the Baden High School
Orchestra
Evening star., 1928-03-30
CREATOR OF PETER PAN
VISITS BOYHOOD HOME

Correspondence OF tho Associated Press.
KIRRIEMUIR. Scotland. Peter
Pans daddy slipped into Kirriemutr the
other day and visited the scenes of his
birthplace.
1t was the first time Sir James Barrie.
creator OF the boy who wouldn't grow
up, had been in the house since he went
away as a child Kirriemuir is The
ThrumS OF tho noVcIst's "A Window in
ThrumS"
The house, where Sir James was born
nearly 60 years ago, is a little four
roomed sandstone cottage at the end
of row of houses which look pretty
much alike
The old Barrie home is now occupied
ov David Thomson, "A workman. and his
NSe
Mrs. Thomson told how the author
led the way up stairs Sir James said
Ia her, My bed used TO be in that
corner. ] remember it so Well"
When took Sir James into the ncx,
room he pointed out a place where there
used TO be a CloSed-up bed" Mrs
thomson went on, and also where he
used to play under the table"
Alter Sir James had gone all tho
children OF the u@iehborhood came
struggling in and wanted to know from
Mrs. Thomson II Mr.. Barrie" had told
her any secrets OF the fairies who used
TO haunt the cottage when Jimmie"
was youngSter Ike themselves.
Evening star., 1928-03-30
PROBE Of POLICE
CHARGES HAL TED
Commissioners Hold Up In.
quiry, Claiming Testimony
Was Withheld.

The investigation into the charges
of Representative Blanton Of Texas
against the Police Department and its
superintendent, Mai Edwin b. Hesse.
was halted temporarily by the Commits
Soncrs today when they discovered that
the Gibson subcommittee of the House
District committee had failed to fur
nish them with complete transcript
OF the testimony taken in connection
with the accusations.
Sidney r. Taliaferro. the legal mem
Der of the Board of Commissioners,
who has been making n study of the
transcript. discovered that the testi-
mony of several witnesses before the
committee which had been recorded In
the newspapers was not included In the
copy turned over to him AS re-
suit the Gibson committee has been
requested to forward a transcript of
the testimony of these witnesses to
the Commissioners. The investigation
in the meantime, will remain at a
Evening star., 1928-03-30

standsiill, as II is the intention of the
Commissioners 10 have before them a
complete story az they put It, OF the
charges against the Police Department
and Mai. Hesse before proceeding
any further.
The Commissioners have not yet de-
cided upon the procedure to follow in
the investigation after Mr.. Taliaferro
completes his study of the testimony.
Pressure has been brought to bear upon
the Commissioners for public trial for
Maj. Hesse, but there is some thought
among them OF merely submitting Mr..
Blanton's charges to the police super
intendent and allowing him to replv to
them In writing.
Evening star., 1928-03-30
Officer Who Nearly
Was Barred by Navy
Sets Cunncry Mark

An ensign in the Navy who nearly
lost his chance to be e commits
stoned officer at the time OF his
graduation from the Naval Acad-
envy on account of color blindness
made one of the two naval gun
merry records established last year,
ii became known at the Navy De-
partmCnt. II is said that he estab
lished perfect score ON one tor
pedo trial and maintained an ac-
curacy and rapdity average of
above 81 per cent for the entire
year.
The name OF the officer was not
revealed. but he was one of those
who received a letter of Commenda-
ton from Secretary Wilbur for his
gunnery work. Upon graduation he
was challenged by the Medical
Corps because OF alleged color
blindness, but was allowed to re-
main because Of unusual efficiency
in class work
Evening star., 1928-03-30

"A smoker asks the
host, passing a lac
quered box.
No, thanks. Not
just now. F."
That is merely a
polite way Of saying
that you wish he
would provide York
town Cigarettes.
For to Yorktown
SIN okers, nothing
else ever quite takes
their place. They
miss the genial blend
Of the seven friendly
tobaccos. They want
the mellow, soothing
smoke that only
Yorktowns give. And
50 easy 10 buy.
Twenty for l5c.
Aerass Etehngba. vfEls..
Evening star., 1928-03-30
Gaelic Advocates Confused.

With the bringing into practice the
use of the Gaelic tongue as is being ad-
vocated in the Irish Free State. there
have boen some diScouragemCnts. A
Judge recently advocated that Gaelic be
used in Irish courts. but when IL was
found that the taxing masters Office
was called "Oihg an mhaistirmheaSal-
reachta" complications arose.
Evening star., 1928-03-30
Black Playing Cards Liked.

Europe is taking to bIack-faced play
ing cards. and they promise to become
a vogue. 1t is claimed they do not
strain the sight They are very dis
tinctive. the hearts being colored red.
the clubs green. diamonds white and
spades yellow.
Evening star., 1928-03-30
Mixed Bathing in Edinburgh

Edinburgh Scotland. is to let down
the severe restrictions against mixed
bathing in the public baths. After a
discussion lasting several months. the
ban has been removed so that men and
women may swim together in Dairy
Public Baths once week. but nowhere
else until the experiment is tried out
sufficiently at the one place.
Evening star., 1928-03-30

Wednesday afternoon. had not been To-
Gated this morning. Mr. Vaughn be
lieyes that his wife may have gone to
Charlottesville to visit her father, ~ d.
Booth. Three years ago when she left
home. he said she was located there
Evening star., 1928-03-30
WIFE AND BOY MISSING.
Hyattsville Man Says Two Children
Left at Home Are Ill.
snecIal DIsnalch 10 The slar.

Special Dispatch to The star.
HYATTSVILLE. Md. March 30
Mrs. Christine Vaughn, 26-ycar- -old wife
of Leslie E. Vaughn, local contractor,
who has been missing from home with
her youngest child. Harold, 2. since
Evening star., 1928-03-30

He says his son, Robert. 5, and dauRt-
ter. Dorothy. A. are III There is still
another child 8 Vaughn believes worry
and nervous disorder caused his wifi
to leave home She was reported H.
have been seen in Alexandria.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-05-19
MESQUITE HEADS
INSTALLED FRI.

The final meeting of the year
or the Mesquite club which was
held yesterday afternoon took the
form of a picnic The members
and their guests were seated on
he lawn and a buffet luncheon
VAS served.
Officers made their reports for
the year just past, ard the newly
elected officers were installed.
The club members presented the
string president, Mrs. G. c.
Boyer, with a beautiful pink cryS-
tai flower bowl.
Officers installed were Mrs. F..
C. DeVinney, president; Mrs. w.
G. Fulton, vice-president; Mrs. C.
L. Ronnow recording secretary;
Mrs. Charles Dimmock CORES
ponding secreatry; Mrs. Fred
Smith, treasurer; Mrs. Horace
Taylor, chairman OF hospitality
committee; Mrs. w. B Mundy,
chairman of Emergency committee
Miss Maude Frazier. chairman of
Historical research committee; Dir
ectorS, Mrs Henrietta Brockman
and Mrs. G. G. Boyer.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-05-19
ANNOUNCE PLAN
FOR SAVING CLUB

Announcement of plans for the
foramtion of American Legion saw
ingS clubs for attending the teneh
national convention fthe organi-
zation to be held in San Antonio
Texas, October 8 to IL was made
here today by j. F, Miller, presi-
dent of the Bank of Southern New
ada, Inc, member of the Save
To- Travel Association. a nation
al oranization of the savings clubs
Local World War veterans are
urged to get in touch at once
with the bank and start their
clubs so that they will have am
pie funds for attending the con-
vention, which is expected to be
the greatest in the history of the
organization. even surprising the
epoch-making gathering in Paris
last year
Special railroad rates of a one
way fare for the round trip with
diverse routing west of the Miss
issippi river have been granted by
all the railroad associations of the
United States. it was announced.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-05-19
JUNIOR SENIOR
BALL DECLARED
HAPPY AFFAIR

The junior senior ball last eve
ming at the high school gymnasium
was bright, happy and colorfuL
In the center OF the large dan
cling floor was a great doral baS-
ket seven feet in height, from
which streamers OF bright colorS
ran to all sides OF the room. The
orchestra was enclosed by floral
fence OF pleasing design.
But the most charming decor
rations were the girls. bright and
happy in their gay costumes, who
satisfactorily completed the beauty
Of the picture. -.
The seniors grand march was
called at $50, and the class made
fine showing as they carried out
the intricate figures OF the march
without q hitch.
In addition to the two upper
classes many of the teachers were
present at the ball and a large
number of parents and friends
looked on from the gallery,
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-05-19
RAPID WHIRL
CLOSES HIGH
SCHOOL TERM

With a rapid whirl of class
events, social affairs and school
ceremony the term of Las Vegas
high school is fast coming to a
close.
Tonight will be held the junior
senior banquet at which the junior
class is host 20 the senior class
the faculty and school board The
barauet will be given at the Union
Pacific dining room.
Tomorrow will be baccalaureate
Sunday. The service will begin
at 7;30 u m. and will be held in
the high scholl auditorium The
scripture reading and sermon will
be given by the Rev. w. H Rogers
pastor of Church of the Star, of
Hollywood. The Rev NJ. K. Stone
will offer the prayer and the
benediction will be by the Rev
Father Reardon.
Wednesday has been set aside
as senior class night. The pro-
phecy, history and will are to be
given at this time.
Friday will be commencement
night. The ceremony viii start at
500 o'clock in the auditorium.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-05-19
BOB WHITE HELD
AT CHICAGO FOR
NEVADA SHERIFF
n RRlS LEAVES FOR
EAST TONIGHT TO
GET WHITE. WIFE
SPECIAL AGE DISPATCH


ELKO, May, 19-Armed with ex-
tradition papers, Sheriff Joe Harris
Of Elko is preparing to leave to-
night for New York and Chicago
where he will secure Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert White, wanted here in con-
nection with the disappearance
and murder of Louis Lavell New
ada gambler.
White was arrested Tuesday
night in Chicago, following the ar
rest of his wife in New York City
earlier in the day.
Although White said he would
not fight extradition but would
return to Nevada willingly to stand
trial Sheriff Harris said today at
Elko that he would take no chan
ceS but would go with the neceS-
sary papers so that no hitch could
occur in returning TO Nevada with
the prisoners. Laws of New York
state make it mandatory to Sc
cure extradition papers for Mrs
White
Asserts Innocence
At the time of his arrest in
Chicago, White asserted his in
nocence Of the charge, while his
wife when arrested claimed to
have no knowledge of the Staying
and denied she knew Lavell, who
was shot to death May 6 at Elko
and his body cremated in the fire
which destroyed the old Ryan
ranch house.
White was arrested on a farm
near Arlington, Ill. where he was
employed as a laborer. He had
been tr2ccd from Elko to Chey-
enne, police officers at Chicago
said and from Cheyenne to Chi
cago. His apprehension at Chicago
came through a series of kilograms
sent from Buffalo, NJ Y, by per-
sons unknown to the Elko county
officers, and from Mrs. White at
New York City. The kilograms,
addressed to a Chicago hotel, were
called for by three men who said
they had been employed by a man
at Arlington to deliver mail to
him.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-05-19
TO
CHANGE POLICY
TOWARD FRANCE
International News Service

international News Service
BERLIN. May, ia radical
change Of Germanys policy toward
France as a result of Poincare's
victory at the recent French elec-
tions is predicted by responsible
quarters close to Foreign Minister
DR.. Gustav Stresemann.
According to these quarters Ger
many may once for all case COO
ing and wooing to Marianne" with
a view TO bring about a better un-
derstanding between the two ma
tionS. and look around in Europe
for some powerful allies, so as to
approach France with a better
prospect Of being heard.
D. Fritz Klein, editor -in-chief of
the DeutSche Allegemeine Zeitung,
one Of the few German newspap-
ermen who have the foreign min
iSters ear, summarizes the mean
ing of the French elections for
Germany as follows:
1T should be possible to reach
an adjustment with Poincare juSt
as with BRAND. But we will never
succeed in reaching it, unless we
adopted his own methods and un-
less We look around for political
and economical allies"
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-05-19
GANGSTERS AND
GUNMEN TO 60,
CHICAGO EDICT
BY FRANCIS F. HEALY
International News Service staff
Correspondent

CHICAGO, May I9-"Gambling
must go. Gangsters and gunner
must leave Chicago. Disorder must
and will cease. District police
commanders will be held strictly
responsible for conditions in their
territory and if crime is not re-
duced they. too, will 'go."
This was the edict uttered by
Commissioner of Police Michael
Hughes of Chicago upon his re-
turn from a vacation trip. At the
same time he denied persistent
rumors he was slated to be re-
placed ss chief of police
Il am going to call a meeting
Of all deputy commissioners and
at that meeting I am going to
repeat, for the last time, that
professional gambling must go,
Hughes said.
Picked Up On Sight
The same goes fer gangsters
and gunmen. They are to be
picked up on sight. held for inves-
tiagtion, and convinced that Chi
cago is no place for them. I don't
care where they go as long as
they get out of this city"
Hughes said the crime situation
in Chicago is better. per thousand
OF population than in a ma iority
of other cities. He again cited
that Chicago has been given a
black eye" by gossip in other
cities.
"Our statistics are on file with
the Chicago Crime commission and
they are available, too. Stories
that we suppress actual crime con-
ditions in the police reports are
untrue. We do hold back. pend
ing investigation, some reports of
robberies that look flctiouS.
Faxed" RobberieS
MANY of these robberies turn
out false by confession of the
complaining witness who faxed"
the theft TO account for money
thev used for wrong purposes.
But there is no excuse for slot
machines and other devises Of
that nature
The same auplieS to vice and
Cpen booze Joints.
"Thev are going-all of them.
"Chicaqo will be one of the
cleaneSt places in the world when
7 am through with it.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-05-19
TORRID TEXAS TRIO
ENTERTAINS SCHOOL
AT FROSH ASSEMBLY

Two clever Skits and vaudeville
acts were presented by the fresh
man class of the high school yes
terady in their assembly. The af-
fair was under the direction of
j. Harold Brindley. class advisor
Billed as Three Texas Flowers, r.
Newton, w. E. Barr and Frank
Butcher all members fthe fac
ulty. sang. The audience seemed
to enjoy the offering, but stren-
uous tactics we're reSorted to In
inducing the Texans to contri-
butte to the program.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-05-19
BIG STRIDES IN
AVIATION SHOWN
BY NEW FIGURES

Tremendous strides in air e.
pansion are shown b" tiguo5 rJ
leased today by POST q II Rob
ert Griffith.
There are $500 miles of beacon
lighted airways, and if progra'
now pending are completed tl
close of 1923 will see a total of
76OO miles of lighted ways.
Contracts have recently been let
for the construction of ~ radio
control stations and 18 beacons,
Two thousand three hundred
eighty-four planes we're produced
in 1927. 374 of these went to the
army and navy; the balance, 20lO
were built for civilians, 1900 alone
going to private individuals.
Two hundred municipal airportS
were established in 1927 and in
dications for 1923 would point
toward double this number at the
close of the year
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-05-19
TOURISTS TO HOLY LAND
WARNED OF PICKPOCK'TS

JET TJSALEM, May 10 "A warn
ing 10 tourists has just been issued
by the American consul here. to
beware of pickpocketS even when
visiting the Holy places. The
sancity of the sites does not de-
ter the light fingered from reliev-
ing the unsuspecting worshipers of
their valuables.
Two recent American victims
were a woman tourist who missed
a watch valued at 81 200 while at
the Nativity church in Bethlehem
and a visitor to the Holy Sepnchre
who had his wallet containing
500 in cash and important papers
lifted"
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-05-19
LEGION PLANS TRIPS
TO MEXICAN CITIES

SAN ANTONIO. Tex. May 19-
Three trips will be conducted to
the border for American Legion
naires and Auxiliary members dur
ing their national convention in
San Antonio Oct 8 to -
One tour will run to Eagle Pass
and its Mexican counterpart, Pied
ras Negras; a second, to Laredo
and the new city across the river;
a third to Brownsville and Mata-
omros The latter will include al
so a tour of the Magic Valley OF
the Lower Rio Grande, with the
phenomenally growing cities OF
Harlingen, Mercedes Mis- o n
Pharr, McAllen and others
Gala programs for entertain
ment at all Mexican points are
planned and special excursion
rates are being worked out
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-05-19
OKLAHOMA ATHLETE
MAY MAKE OLYMPlCS

NORMAN, Okla, May 19-
OklahomanS are convinced that
they will be represented In the
Olympic games at Amsterdam this
summer. by a youth whose Stam-
ina is expected to carry him to
the top rank
Tom Churchill, versatile athlete
of the University of Oklahoma
who stars wherever he is placed;
whether it be football, baseball,
basketball or track. is recognized
as one of the best bets" the
Sooner state ever had.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-05-19
BOULDER MEASURE TO COME UP TUESDAY
~ VVUH
IS ONLY BILL LEFT
ON HOUSE CALENDAR
International News Service

International News Service
WASHINGTON, ID. C., May,
19-Tne Swing Johnson bill
providing for building of the
Boulder dam on the Colorado
river was the only major piece
of legislation left on the house
calender today.
With today and Monday Civ
en- over to minor matters observ-
ers indicated the bill would be
taken up Tuesday.
No further efforts will be
made this session to obtain
any legislation for the re-
appOrtionment of congress
membership, house leaders
said.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-05-19
FOKKER SHIP IS
DUE TOMORROW

A gigantic tri-motOred Fokker
airplane, one Of the three recent
ly built for the Western Air EX-
press, accompanied by another
Fokker which went through here
Tuesday, is expected tomorrow
shortly after noon from Salt Lake
City. The new ship vas schedul-
ed TO leave Denver this morning
for Salt Lake and was to leave
the Utah city tomorrow morning.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-05-19
ROGERS breaches
HERE TOMORROW

Rev. w. H. Rogers of Hollywood,
Cal. formerly pastor of the Meth
odist church in this city, will
preach in his old church here
Sunday morning, May 20.
Sunday evening at 7:3O Rev
Rogers will deliver the address
at the Baccalaureate exercises at
the high school auditorium.
Monday evening he will speak
at the meeting of the Vegas Broth
erhood in the basement Of the
Methodist church.
Rev. Rogers was well beloved
during his pastorate in this city
and his many friends here viii
be pleased to greet him.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-05-19
NONRESIDENT
SPEEDER FINED

w. o. Hammer a nonresident
was fined $1,000 for driving his
car at 40 mills per hour in the
six mile zone. Jud0e Breeze Of the
municipal court also fined r. E.
Case $3.50 for parking more than
the hour limit on Fremont street.
o. A. Kimball and A. N. Vann
were fined IKE amounts for sim
liar Cha~g0G
f. Rvan nlaa1ai "lIilty to the
unlawful possession of intoxicating
LIQUOR and paid q fine of 500.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-05-19
CEMENT BRIDGE TO JOIN
FRENCH TOWNS: WILL
BE WORLDS BIGGEST

BREST, Finistere, May 49,
Brittany will have the largest ce-
ment bridge in the world in 1880
1t will join Brest with the little
village Of Pougastel and will mea-
sure nearly one-half a mile. bear
ing three arches each of 454 feet
range rising about one hundred
feet above sea-level.
The bridge will bear a wagon
road, electric car-line ami a rail
road track. Workmen hope to
complete it within 18 months.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-05-19
NO DEFINITE DATE
FOR ADJOURNMENT SET

The date of adjournment has
not yet been agreed upon by
the leaders in both houses of
Congress.
In the House leaders are di-
vided in their opinion as to
the logical date. some believ-
ing that the legislative grist
will be well disposed of by
May 26, and another portion
believing it necessary to keep
the House in session until
June 2.
In the Senate, Senator Curtis
Republican leader, hopes that
Congress can adjourn on May
26, at the sam time urging
quick disposition Of the last
Of the regular appropriation
bills.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-05-19
COOLIDGE LAUDS
SCHOOLS TODAY
International News Service

ANDOVER Mass, May, l9-
Wearing the academy cap and
gown and with his wife near in
same garb, President Coolidge to-
day at the sesquicentennial cele-
bration of Phillips Academy, pro-
nounced the academy or secondary
school as one of the greatest fac
tors in the moulding of habits and
thoughts of Americas future gen.
erations. He urged that more at =.
tention be paid to the elevation OF
the standards of such institutions.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-05-19
JUDGE QUICKER
VISITS LODGE

Edw A. Ducker of Carson City,
Grand High Priest of the Royal
Arch MaSonS of Nevada, made his
official visitation to keystone
Chapter F. & A NJ. in this city
Thursday evening.
There was an excellent attend
ance of the membres,
Grand High Priest Ducker, DR.,
w. S. Park, Past Grand High
Priest, and other members address
ed the chapter on Masonic matters.
George Day is High Priest OF
Keystone chapter and DR. Park is
secretary and treasurer.
After the meeting banquet
was enjoyed.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-05-19

Ashes Will
Be Brought
To ChicgO

International News Service
MOSCOW. May l9-The bo-
dy VI William Big Bill" Hay
wVOd, founder of the industrial
Workers Of the World and an
exile lrCI.4 the united States,
rested III state today in the
Workers ClsJ. white groups OF
political emigreS and friends,
passed before it.
The body will be cremated
tonight and half of the ashes
will be taken to Che 80 and
buried beside the graves Jf the
Haymarket riot victims in
Waldheim Cemetaly. Inc 9TH
er half of his ashes will be
buried under the Kremlin wall
not far from Jill Reeds grave.