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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-03-14
POLICY CHANGED
|NCONDEMNAT|ONS
Commissioners to Shape Pro-
Cedure to Fit Court RuI-
ing in Test Case.

Condemnation cases now pending
and those hereafter instituted will be
shaped to conform to the recent de-
cision of the District Court Of Appeals
In which 1t held that all parties af-
fected should be given an actual no.
ticc of the verdict Of the condemn
ton jury before ratification and con-
iirmation. the Commissioners decided
today In approving recommendation
of Corporation Counsel William W.
Bride.
Although the courts decision was
adverse to the District, MIR. Bride said
that 1t Is Fundamentally sound" and
that he Is of the opinion that there
is no possibility of successfully prose-
cutting an appeal therefrom.
The decision rendered in the test case
held that in condemnation proceedings
the owners of land assessed for bene-
fits are entitled to an opportunity to be
heard concerning the benefits assessed
against the land. The existing prac-
tice. whereby such owners receive no
notice of the benefits found until the
receipt of tax bill. is illegal and rem
ders the assessment void The court
pointed out in its decision that the
present practice almost invariably will
result in a situation whereby the owner
of land assessed only for benefits has
no knowledge of the assessment until
the passing of the date fixed by the
court in the condemnation case as the
limit Of time on hearing objections to
the verdict OF the jury. AS a result, it
said. the doors of the court sitting In
the condemnation case are closed auto
matically against the party assessed
and in many instances closed before
such party has any notice whatsoever
that he is In anywise affected by the
condemnation proceeding.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-03-14
TAX OFFICES BUSY
ASDEADL|NE NEARS
Local Agency Will Receive
Income Returns Until Mid
night Tomorrow.

With the deadline on income tax re-
turns tomorrow midnight crowds are
iostling through the local Internal
Revenue Office at 1922 Pennsylvania
avenue.
The Office was to be open until G
o'clock tonight, and until midnight to-
morrow to accommodate late returns
The flow of taxpayers has continued
steadily through several days.
Special revenue officers also will be
on duty at various banks and depart
ment stores until these institutions close
for the day.
Payments will be received at the
principal Office at 1922 Pennsylvania
avenue. or may be mailed by money
order or check to the Office OF the col
lector Of internal revenue. Baltimore.
A special officer is also on duty at the
Fifteenth street entrance to the Treas
ury Department.
The banks and department stores
where free service in advice and in ad-
ministering the oath Is as follows:
Riggs National Bank. National Metro
politan Bank, Federal American Ma
tional Bank, Munsey Trust Co. Mer-
chants Bank g. Trust Co. Union Trust
Co. Continental Trust Co. District Ma
tional Bank. Lincoln National Bank
Columbia National Bank, Commercial
National Bank. Potomac Savings. Wood
ward & Lothrop. Lansburgh & Bro. and
the Hecht Co.
Returns sent 10 Baltimore must be
postmarked on or before March Is
Penalties are provided for failure to
make a return. failure TO pay the tax
on time or for making fraudulent re-
turn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-03-14
Smell of Liquor
Permcatcs Traffic
Bureau Legally

BY their own admission. Traffic d.
rector William II. Harland. Assistant
Director NJ. O. Eldridge and many
of the personnel of the Traffic Blu
reau had the smell of liquor on their
breath today.
Not only did these officials have
the alcoholic aroma on their breath.
but they had 1t III their hair and
clothes as we'll.
At times. because of this Bacchical
odor. Hack Inspector Joseph Har-
rington was unable to sign the APP
plications for taxi drivers.
But the scandal has not been re-
ported to Representative Blanton.
The agents Of the internal revenue
located next door. were breaking
large quantities of confiscated liquor
in the alley IN back and the fumes
Of It pcrmcated the entire first floor
of the Traffic Bureau building.
Ssh! ! admit it." Mr. Harland said
today when being interviewed. But
don't let any one know about 1t. 1t
isn't my fault"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-03-14
THREE D. c. BILLS
GIVEN APPROVAL
House District Committee
Orders Favorable Re-
port.

The House District committee today
ordered favorable report on three Dis
trict bills favorably reported yesterday
by the judiciary subcommittee of
which Representative Mcleod Of Mich
igan Is chairman.
One OF these bills. of which Repre-
sentative Zihlman is sponsor. proposes
to amend the code of laws for the Dis
trict SO as to empower the corporation
counsel and his assistants to administer
oaths and take aftirmations. The Sem
ate bill is amended so ms to add what
Corporation Counsel Bride described as
an additional safeguard by making
such atfirmations a matter of record.
Approve Compromise.
The full committee also ordered a
favorable report on the bill authorizing
the Commissioners to settle by compro-
mise certain law suits resulting from
the settling of First street east, occa-
stoned by the construction of railroad
tunnel under the street. Representative
Mcleod reported that the Pennsylvania
Railroad has offered to make settle
ment for 100000. and that the District
Commissioners desired to accept these
terms.
The third measure would authorize
the District health officer to issue
permit for the opening OF the grave
of the late Nellie Richards. buried 80
wears ago, In Congressional Cemetery.
so as to allow the body of her sister.
Gertrude Richards to be inferred in
the same grave. Representative Nc
Leod was directed TO include in his re-
port a citation from the District Code.
showing that such authority from Con-
greSS Is necessary.
Committee Criticized.
At the committee meeting criticism
was expressed of the Gibson subcom-
mittee for arranging a meeting at the
same hour that the full committee was
to be in session.
Criticism also was expressed by Rep
resentative Lampert, Republican. OF
Wisconsin, that the chairman OF the
subcommittee on insurance and bank
ing had arranged for joint session
next Thursday with the Senate COM
mittee without consulting with his own
House committee. Representative I'm
derhill. chairman of that subcommittee.
is author of one of the two workmen'S
compensation bills that have been in
deadlock for several years.
Representative Lampert represents
those supporting the Fitzgerald work.
mems compensation bill. which Is in
close rivalry with the Underhill meas
ure. The session Thursday is an eff
fort through the intervention of labor
leaders to effect compromise on COM
pensation legislation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-03-14
WEST POINT DINNER.
Graduates to Gather Saturday Eve
ming at Willard.

The 126th anniversary of the found
ing Of the West Point Military Acad-
envy will be celebrated by the Wash
ington section of the association of
graduates of that institution at dim
ner at the Willard Hotel Saturday eve
ming. There are about 800 graduates
in the Washington section and several
hundred are expected to attend the
dinner.
Mai, Gen. Charles p. Summcrall.
chief of staff of the Army. who grad
uated in 1892. Is chairman of the local
section and will preside over the cerp-
monies. The Army Band will furnish
music and the speeches will be inter-
sperSed by college songs. Chairmen
of the various committees of arrange
ments are Maj. c. II. Danielson, 1918:
MAJ. M: Murray, 1907. and Maj James
P. Marley. 1907. Similar dinners will
be given by graduates In New York and
other cities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-03-14
COL. John 7. AXTON
HON0RED At LUNCH
Davis and Others Pay Tri-
butte to Retiring Chief of
Army ChapIains.

Col. John T. Axton. retiring chief Of
chaplains of the Army, was honored by
secretary OF War Davis and other
speakers at luncheon given by the
general committee OF Army and Navy
chaplains in the Cosmos Club today.
The leather volumes of Mark Sulli-
cans Our Times" were presented Col.
Anton by Or. w. S. Abernethy, chair
man of the general committee, rs a gift
OF that organization and an engroSSe0
testimonial setting forth the deep graf
ttude for his services" also was award
ed the retiring chief of chaplains by
the committee.
Secretary Davis spoke briefly of Col,
Axton's work as chaplain in the past
IS years. stresSing especially his devo-
ton to duty and ideals. and recalled
that he won the Distinguished Service
! Medal for his World War labors.
Davis Makes Address.
Praising Col. Axiom and his CO.
workers, the War Secretary said:
The Army recognizes the close re-
lationShip between religion and morale.
TO the chaplains are intrusted a serv-
Zee for the men of the Army whereby
their min IS and hearts are stirred 10
recognition of those spiritual forces
which are the basis Of right living and
consequent mental. moral and physical
capacity. These devoted ChaplainS
under the able leadership of Col. Anton.
have contributed a most potent Unfit
ence on morale and discipline. Rep
fesentatives of all denominations arc as
one in their work toward this goal.
The War Department strives 10 do
more than train the young men in the
Army and those who are temporarily
4YndaF Tn-fhn
c. NJ. T. c. students-we want to make
better citizens of them in every way
better than they would be if they had
never come TO us for training We want
60 surround them with the best infiu-
ences so that they may represent con-
structive citizenship in their home COM
munitieS."
Others Laud Chaplain.
Others who lauded the retiring chap
lain were: Dr.. Charles F. Mcfarland.
general secretary of the Federal Council
OF Churches: Rabbi Morris S. Lazaron
OF the ChaplaIns' Reserve. and Chaplain
Milton 0. Beebe of the Regular Army.
DR.. Abernethy also read letters from
Gen. Pershing, Bishop Freeman and DR..
john M. Thomas. president of Rutgers
University, expressing their regrets at
being unable to attend.
nAS " TIC tIlouteS, SOI. AXIOM
expressed his appreciation and told of
the oimcuites still faced by Army chap
lains. 1t is true that progress has been
made" ne saio. but still the conditions
under which chaplains are required to
work would discourage any but those of
sfoutest heart"
Col. Axton has been a member of
the General Committee on Army and
Navy Chaplains since it was organized
In 1917. He will continue his relation
ship with the organization after his re-
tirement as chief of Army chaplains
next month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-03-14
Marines Favor New Rank,

The District of Columbia Marine
Corps Reserve Officers Association
meeting last night at the Army and
Navy Club. adopted a resolution urging
passage OF a bill to give the rank of
lieutenant general 10 the commandment
Of the Marine Corps Representative
Mas OF Minnesota told Of the service
OF the Marines in China, while Mai.
Rerato Tfttoni. q. s. NJ. c.. spoke OF
the Marines in Nicaragua and what
they are seeking TO accomplish there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-03-14
100 ATTEND FETE.
Special Dispatch 10 The Star.

Special Dispatch 10 The Star
POTOMAC. Va. March l4.-One
hundred persons attended the celcbra-
ton of the ruby anniversary of the Del
Ray Baptist Church Women's Mis-
sionary Society Monday night. Group 3
presented the program, which included
a piano solo by Miss Helen Spylman,
lamp scene in desert by Miss Margaret
Butler vocal solo by Mrs. Hedding.
recitation by Miss Leah Skinner. a
playlet by Mrs. Dickerson and Mrs.
Holdings and vocal solo by Mrs. John
S. Sewers.
Devotional exercises were in charge
of Mrs Mary Robinson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-03-14
supplement Investigations Of local

supplement Investigations Of local
police.
Mrs. Blodgett did not discover that
her jewelry. consisting of diamond
bracelet. three diamond rings and a
diamond wrist watch. was nissing~sln-
I'll her return from Florida. She re-
ferred the matter to M. lie Roy Golf,
$40 Woodward Building. local repre-
sentative of Lloyds Of Londo.s. and
the Travellers Insurance Co. of Con-
necticut. who made an itemized report
OF the loss TO police.
The jewelry Is reported TO have been
taken from small wall safe. Detectives
are working on several clues that have
developed the past "a hours which
would appear to indicate an attempt
had been made recently TO dispose OF
the missing gems.
The missing bracelet Is described as
having 81 stones with a sapphire and
diamond pendant One Of the rings
contains diamond of more than six
carsts. A diamond lOrgnette and a
diamond wedding ring are also missing.
Detective Sergt. J. C. Collins has
been assigned to the case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-03-14
Cadets to Visit Arsenals.

The War Department has approved
plans for three-day trip OF first class
West Point cadets to witness demon
STATIONS of services and experimental
ordnance material and to observe
methods and systems of manufacture
at Frankford Arsenal. Bridesburg. Pa.
and the Aberdeen, Md, proving grounds
about April %.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-03-14
WILL RETURN. TO BENCH.
Judge Macdonald Plans to Resume
Work After Long Illness.


Judge George H. Macdonald OF the
Police Court will be back at his old
job in Traffic Court tomorrow night
after an absence Of four months. Since
November 10. the Judge has been seri-
ously Ill and at one time. his physician
almost despaired Of saving his life.
His attempt to resume his duties to-
morrow night Is merely trial, Judge
Macdonald declared today when he
visited friends at Police Court II he
feels physically capable. he will con-
tinue with his regular duties. but IL the
strain Is too great. he will follow the
advice OF his doctor and rest for q
week or two more
During the past several weeks, he has
been convalescing in Florida. Judge
Robert f. Mattingly Of the Municipal
Court has been substituting for him
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-03-14
Two D. C.. Girls in Play.

Miss Helen Carroll. daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Arthur Carroll. 1927 Lamont
street. and Miss Agnes Walter. daughter
of Mrs. Agnes Walter, $50 e street
southeast. will take prominent parts in
the religious play. Benson's Upper
Room" TO be presented by Trinity
College students March II, IS. 81 and
April /. Miss Elsie Herman, who has
directed past productions at the college,
is directing the play.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-03-14
GEM SLEUTHS SEEK
LOOT OF $4,000
Attempt to Sell Jewels Stolen
From Mrs. DeIos A. BIod-
gett Gives Clue.

In an attempt TO solve the mystery
of the disappearance last month of
jewelry valued at $2l 800 from the
home of Mrs. Delos A. Blodgett. 1900
Sixteenth street. during her absence
from the city. private detectives, gem
experts from New York have been re-
tanned BY two insurance cOmnanieS to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-03-14
Boy Hurt in Schoolhouse.

Special Dispatch to The Star
POTOMAC. Va. March 14.-Frank
McCaleb broke both wrists yesterday
when he fell while sliding down the
balusters Of the Mount Vernon Eie-
mentary School. He was rushed to the
Alexandria Hospital by Principal w. II.
Thomas and the bones were reset prop
erIV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-03-14
Get Marriage License .

Special nspsich to The Star.
FREDERICK, Md, March a.
James e. Heisler. SIS years old, and Anna
M. Fessler, SIS widow. both OF n.y.
attstown. Montgomery County, were
issued license to marry here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-03-14
Terrorists' Trial Ends.

WARSAW, March IL N1.-The trial
OF IL alleged members of a terrorist
Ukrainian Communist organization in
Le1mberg closed today.
Evening star., 1928-04-24
CALL NOTICE

l To the holders of the Walker
Hotel Corporation tnow May
flower Hotel Company. con-
vertible, secured SCI (second
mortgage) Bonds, dated De-
cember 81, 1922. due December
/. 1884.
Notice Is hereby given as pro-
vided in Deed of Trust. dated
December 1st. 1929. made by
the Walker Hotel Corporation TO
The Munsey Trust Company of
the District of Columbia.
Trustee. that the undersigned
has elected 10. and will paw off
and redeem on the next quar-
terly interest date. to-wit. June
Ist, 1928. all OF the convertible
secured. $50 (second mortgage)
Bonds. issued under the said
Deed OF Trust and now out
standing. at Ona hundred five
per cent f105 eo1 OF their face
amount and accrued interest to
that date.
On or after the redemption
date, to-wit, June 1st. 1929. ali
holders OF said bonds should,
and are required 10 present
them with September ist. 1928,
and all subsequent coupons at
tached for redemption and pay
ment as aforesaid al the Mum
sey Trust Company OF the Dis
trict of Columbia, located al the
Munsey Building. Washington.
d. G. Coupons due June 1st.
1928. should be detached and
presented for payment In the
usual manner. Interest on all
Of said bonds shall cease on
June 1st, 1928.
Dated March 3lst, 1928.
WALKER HOTEL CORPORA
TION.
By HARRY s. GORGAS,
corporate Seall Secretary.
f&ame now changed by
amendment OF Charter to MAY
flower Hotel Company
Evening star., 1928-04-24
TRADING NERVOUS
ON STOCK MARKET
Selling More Persistent, but
Bulls Make HeadWay in
Some Issues.
BY GEORGE r. HUGHES.
Special Dispatch to The star.

Special Dispatch to The star.
NEW YORK, April 24.-In a highly
nervous and uncertain market price
changes today we're rapid and confusing.
Periods OF liquidation alternated with
those OF recovery, without any definite
trend being indicated. In the main the
selling was more persistent, Eut that
was about all that could be said.
The opening was slightly lower, but
was followed almost Immediately by
decided rally and for time the list was
quite strong Then, when the renewal
rate of per cent for money was posted,
offerings increased and the tone became
reactionary. Not all stocks were af-
fectecf alike. Some of the indlstrials
we're abandoned by their sponsors and
left to shift for themselves while others
we're bid up defiantly.
ID. g. II. Special Operations.
AS on the preceding day, special opcr-
ationS tor the rise went on In Delaware
e. Hudson and Hudson 81 Manhattan.
Delaware a. Hudson went to new hlgh
for the year above 22l soon after ahe
opening. after which 1t met good deal
of realizing. The same story that mas
been heard before was current today.
an So guarantee on the stock by one
or more of the Eastern trunk line sys.
TENS, To be preceded by distribution Of
a negotiable interest in the coal prop
critics. AS for Hudson q Manhattan, 1t
was insisted that the Pennsylvania
would offer shareholders guarantee on
that stock. Hudson & Manhattan
above 70 today was at the highest in
It's history.
Pressure in tobacco stocks kept up.
Lorillard was relatively steady. but r.
j. Reynolds "B" and both classes OF
American Tobacco we're weak. Rey-
nolds "B" was down at one time s
points. The others lost from 3 TO 4
points Freeport Texas was heavily
sold dipping over points at Y. On
the other hand. some of the oils were
strong, conspicuously Mexican Seaeoard
at a new 1923 top The local fractions
we're in demand again and the metal
stocks were firm.
Pivotal Industrials Irregular.
The so-called pivotal industrials were
highly irregular. General Motors ran
up briskly from the preceding close.
which might have been nothing more
than short covering General Electric
started in lower. made up the loss and
then sold off again Steel dipped below
l44. the first decline In over week,
but was not pressed for sale.
The volume was not as large In the
early trading. at least, as 1t had been
yesterday. This In itself illustrated
the prevailing uncertainty. There was
continued discussion of the credit situ-
alton. with those committed to the rise
arguing that individual stocks could
hold their position regardless OF what
happened to the market as a whole
Most of the traders. however. were con-
tent TO follow the lead indicated bg the
tape.
Evening star., 1928-04-24
FOREIGN EXCHANGE.

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bpG5iUsl RGid selling lie' ~
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NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE


Received by Private Wire Direct to The Star Office.
Evening star., 1928-04-24
CHANGE SEATS RISE.

CHICAGO, April "a GP).--A Chicago
Board Of Trade membership sold today
at $l1 500, which was $1,000 over the
latest previous sale. This is an advance
of $4,000 in the last two weeks, and Is
the highest price on record. A Chicago
Stock Exchange membership was sold
for $4,000. new high record and up
S2,500 from the last previous sale.
Evening star., 1928-04-24
Investments Show Increases.

The Federal Reserve Boards condition
statement Of G45 reporting member
banks In leading cities AZ of April 10
shows increases for the week OF &27,-
900 600 In investments, Of $4,000 900 in
loans and discounts and OF $4,000 900
in time deposits, and decreases Of Sl5.-
900 600 In net demand deposits and Of
See 900 900 In Government deposits.
Evening star., 1928-04-24
EARNINGS DECLINE.

NEW YORK, April "a LP9.-The st.
Louis Rocky Mountain e. Pacific earned
So cents a share on the common. after
preferred dividends in the first quarter,
against $1.01 a share in the first quarter
Of 1927.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-12-28
Bandit KING is
PUT TO DEATH
Feared Mexican Robber Is
Firing Squad Victim.
BIZ United Press

BIZ United Press
MEXICO CITY, Dec. 28.-Max-
imiliano Vigueras, Mexico's most
feared bandit, was shot to death at
Sis a. m. today after a court
martial lasting most of the night.
VigueraS, captured yesterday at
Ayotzingo, outside Mexico City, was
taken before a military court at
p. m. yesterday and tried on various
charges Of banditry which made his
named feared in all villages in the
hill district to the south.
At 345 am. the trial was ended
and he was escorted to the barracks,
known as the School of Fire, where
the execution took place.
VigueraS' especial delight was to
prey upon travellers along the Cuer-
navaca and Puebla highways, where
he and his followers found consider
able booty. Once he and his aids
assaulted several women travellers
whom they dragged from auto
mobiles near Cuernavaca.
The bandits raids on towns were
made in an extremely cruel manner
and his arrival spread terror
through the villagers. Many of the
Mexican bandits sent their women
captiveS home loaded with presents
and frequently against their wishes,
but it was different with Vigueras.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-12-28
STAR URGES MUSIC
STUDY IN AMERICA
Don't Rush to Europe, Is
Frieda HempeI'S Advice
to Singers.

By NEA Serrice
NEW YORK, Dec. 28.-Al-
IN though a native of Leipzig
trained in Conservatives of Europe
and with notable career in the
Berlin Royal Opera and European
concerts, Frieda Hempel does not
recommend European training for
the development of aspiring Ameri-
can artists.
This advice she offered today to
American singers.
There is no need of dashing off
to Europe the moment one begins
to practice scales" says the soprano.
Some of the greatest teachers in
the world are right here in America,
and most of them are Americans.
II don not underestimate the
good that Europe can do. Europe
has centuries of music behind it,
and Europeans go to the opera as
We go to the movies. Singers I'M
doubtedly receive inspiration by
even a short visit.
But" Miss Hempel emphasized,
"let them go so well equipped that
they can appreciate intelligently and
discriminate. Otherwise the mass of
music may confuse rather than
broaden their view"
AS leading soprano in operas OF
Wagner, Richard Strauss and others
Miss Hempel was the idol of the
Metropolitan from the moment OF
her American debut, until she de-
cided to go into the concert world
several years ago.