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Evening star., 1928-11-27
PRINCE OF WALES, RELUCTANT,
HELD POPULAR HEIR TO THRONE
Believed Not Anxious to AS
sumo Heavy Burdensv
of Father.
Compared With Merry King
Hal as Holding Affections
of People.
BY HAL O'FLAHERTY.

The illness of King George has
turned the thoughts of many persons
in all parts of the world to the success
sion of the Prince of Wales. There
seems to be an excellent chance at the
moment for the Kings recovery, but
should unfortunately his illness prove
fatal there would ascend to the British
throne one of the most popular
monarchs since the days of merry King
Hal
The Kings illness is aggravated by
an old wartime injury received while
he was reviewing troops in France. He
was thrown heavily from horse and
before he could roll clear one of the
animals hoofS was planted on his chest
Since that time the King has had a
predispoSition to trouble of the sort
which now afflicts him.
The amazing factor and the posSibil-
tiles involved in the present illness OF
the King is that the Prince of Wales is
most reluctant to assume the burdens
which his father has carried with such
courage and with such success. 1t is
comparatively we'll known that the
Prince of Wales is not anxious to give
up the comparatively easy life that he
had led since he left oxford. 1t is a
life that appeals intensely to his love
of travel and his Sociable nature.
It was said when he returned from
his previous tour to South Africa and
South America that he was willing to
begin Immediately an even longer trip
to other parts of the world upon his
arrival in England He loves the
pageantry and the eternal change OF
his official visits abroad, and the very
contemplation of ruling the empire
probably is distressing.
Probably no other prince has ever
been trained with such care and with
Evening star., 1928-11-27
ARREST ACQUITTED MAN
ON CHARGE OF LARCENY
Officials Anticipate Dismissal Of
Robbery Charge and Hold Nor
ton on New Accusation.

Anticipating a dismissal of robbery
charge against Harold Norton, "a, of
Philadelphia, Assistant United States
Attorney Joseph c. Bruce today had a
charge of larceny filed in the United
States branch of Police Court, upon
which Norton was taken into custody by
Marshal William Burke as soon as the
robbery acquittal was announced De-
fense Attorney James F. O'Shea, re-
senting the Governments move, served
notice of filing a plea of former
jeopardy.
Norton was first taken into custody
last Friday in police roundup of sus-
pected pickpockets. He was accused of
taking pocketbook containing SIS from
Joseph Luchs, 728 Sixth street. ~. .Luchs
had not missed the money until notified
by police of the recovery of the pocket
book.
AS no evidence was presented to show
that force was used, Judge Ralph Given
dismissed the robbery charge Norton
will be arraigned for larceny next Tues
day. His bond was set at $1,000.
Evening star., 1928-11-27
Capt. Pratt. Retired. Dead.

Capt. Allen H. Pratt, U. S. A., re-
tired, died at San Antonio, Tex, Sum
day, according to War Department ad-
vices Born at Fishkill, N. Y. Febru-
ary IL, 1885, he served in the Artillery
Reserve Corps during the World War
and was appointed captain in the Reg
ular Field Artillery in July, 1920. In
February, 1925, he was transferred to
the retired list on account of disability
incident to the service. His widow,
Mrs. Estella E. Platt, is a resident of
San Antonio.
Evening star., 1928-11-27
POLICEMEN HELD
IN RUM RUN PROBE
Three Arrested on Conspiracy
Charge, Higher Officials Suspected.
Seizure Follows Gun Battle.
Rv the Associated Press.

by Lne ASSOClateQ REeSS.
LOS ANGELES, November 27-The
arrest of three police officers here on
charges of conspiracy to violate the
Federal prohibition law by cooperating
with rum runners. resulted today in the
launching of an investigation to deter
mine whether other officials are in
volved.
Patrolman j. A. Martin and Special
Officer Charles Deane of the Santa
Monica force were arrested by the
Federal prohibition administrator of
this district, when he engaged three
rum runners in a gun battle at the
Ocean Park pier yesterday. Patrolman
Sam Eizman of the Venice division of
the Los Angeles Police Department, was
taken into custody later.
McReynolds seized 26 cases of liquor
after the battle. The runners escaped
in a speed boat He then arrested the
two Santa Monica officers who were
nearby.
McReynolds said that the arrests
constituted the beginning of a drive
which may involve many other police
officers.
The three officers pleaded not guilty
and were released under bond Of $4,000
each.
Evening star., 1928-11-27
HOOVER RECEIVES
|FTS IN HONDURAS
Key to City, Plaque and
Sombrero Are Among
Presents.
BY REX COLLIER,

AMAPALA. Honduras. November 27.
-PreSident-elect Hoover will carry to
the White House not only pleasant
memories of his good will voyage to
Latin America. but also permanent and
picturesque tokens of friendship of the
Latin American people.
After responding to toastS rendered
him at the reception in Amapala, Hon.
duras. yesterday. he was presented with
a ribboned key to the city. beautifully
polished plaque of tortoise shell in
scribed in fine gold letters. a sombrero
which measures yard across the brin
and numerous other gifts. Meanwhile.
throughout the city. guns doomed and
drums were rolled as the citizens staged
a holiday festival
Mr.. Hoover and his party were nearly
prevented from landing at Cutuco, port
of La Union, by q strong wind and
rough sea and the return to the bat
tleship Maryland was delayed for the
same cause. Both at the pier and
alongside of the Maryland, the launches
were moored with the greatest difficulty.
During the festivities ashore at Anna
pala, Mr.. and Mrs. Hoover made a
gesture of drinking a champagne toast
to the local government, thereby meet
ing diplomatic emergency. Other
members of the party, noticeably the
correspondents, made more convincing
gesture when President-elect ColindrcS
of Honduras volunteered toast to the
American press.
Wears Sport Attire.
Unable to arrange a change of ward
robe during the rush of greetings. Mr..
Hoover last night attended the state
dinner at CutucO in blue coat. white
ch0n- r.
displayed full evening dress. Likewise,
Mrs. Hoover was garbed in white sport
costume. They watched the dancing
following the banquet and listened to
the native marimba band.
Mrs. Hoover took into her arms a g.
year-old drummer boy and later shook
hands with the musicians, saying their
selections were reminiscent of the pan
American concerts in Washington.
Evening star., 1928-11-27
HEARING ON WAKEFIELD
BRIDGE PLAN ORDERED
Maj. Somervell Calls Meeting to Be
Held at District Building
Tuesday.

A public hearing will be held at the
District Building Tuesday on the appl-
cation of the George Washington Wake
field Memorial Bridge Corporation of
Richmond, Va. for the construction
of high level bridge across the Poto-
mac River at point so miles down.
stream from this city, it is announced
by Maj. Brehon Somervell, U. S. A.,
District Engineer
The proposed bridge would extend
from a point on the Virginia shore
one and one-eighth miles downstream
from Persimmon Point to the Mary
land shore one and three-eighthS miles
upstream from Lower Cedar Point.
All interested parties are invited to
attend the hearing to submit state
ments in the matter insofar as the re-
striction of navigation by the bridge
is concerned, it is announced. Oral
testimony will be heard, but 1t is sug-
gested the written statements be in
troduced.
Evening star., 1928-11-27

dict Vincent Farr. charged with arson;
Morris Travers, housebreaking; Joseph
Avery, robbery; Theodore Cromwell,
joy-riding; Robert Murray and William
N. Evans, grand larceny: William
Brown, assault with dangerous weapon,
and Robert B. Mcintyre and Harry r.
Webster, joy-riding.
Others indicted and the charges
against them include: Daniel c. Carroll,
carnal knowledge; Rem Beckwith, vio-
lation white slave traffic act: Robert
Wells and Mary Smith, alias Margaret
Smith, grand larceny; George John
Standish, grand larceny and joyriding;
Frederick Peters, William Harris, alias
Raymond Carter, James Morgan, George
j. Erlin and Charles Letter, joyriding;
Joseph Francis Gross, non-support of
minor child.
Evening star., 1928-11-27
RAPS BALLOT SLACKERS
WHO CRITICIZE REGIME
Mrs. J. A. Sippel of Baltimore Ad-
dresses Clubwomen at
Asheville.
By the Associated Press.

ASHEVILLE, N. c., November 81
Speaking at the night session yesterday,
Mrs. John A. Sippel of Baltimore. presi-
dent of the General Federation of
Women's Clubs for the United States,
told the delegates to the ninth annual
conference of the Southern Council of
Federated Clubs that women who do
not take the trouble to vote have no
right to criticize the conduct of public
affairs and are therefore at loss in
federated club work.
The purpose of the conference here is
to work out plans for a program for the
coming year Mrs. Sippel explained
that the principal aims Of the South
ern Council would be the betterment
of living conditions and the establish
ment of proper standards.
A number of sightseeing trips and
luncheons are arranged for the visitors.
Public utility plants of Texas con-
sumo almost 3,000,000,0 900 feet Of gas
month in generating electricity.
Evening star., 1928-11-27
Delegates Reach Warsaw.

WARSAW, Poland, November 81 CP).
Three delegates of the Polish Ma
tional Alliance of Chicago. Messrs.
SypniewSki, Kurdziel and RusZkiewicz,
have arrived at Warsaw, bringing hon
orary memberships for several members
President Moscicki and Marshal Pill
Sudski. -.
After a series Of audiences they will
go to PoSep,
Evening star., 1928-11-27
Human Voice Low in Power.

NEW YORK GP).-The power OF
human speech has been measured cleo
trically by DR.. Harvey Fletcher of Bell
Telephone Laboratories. He finds that
if 5000, 900 persons all talked at once,
in ordinary tones, the sound power thus
created would be just sufficient to light
an ordinary incandescent lamp.
Evening star., 1928-11-27
GOES TO MEET HOOVER.

PANAMA, November 81 CP.-Senor
Eloy Alfaro, Ecuadorean Minister to
Panama and Mexico, sailed yesterday
aboard the U. S. S. Cleveland to meet
the U. S. S. Maryland en- route and to
travel to Guayaquil with the party of
Herbert Hoover. The Cleveland will
take the Hoover party to Guayaquil,
since the Maryland is unable to ap-
proach close enough to the Ecuador
Evening star., 1928-11-27
@. w. II. Battle
Postponed Awhile;
Too Cold to Fight

The annual battle between the
freshmen and sophomores of George
Washington University, which was to
have taken place at 1890 o'clock
this afternoon in Potomac Park at
Twenty-second and B streets, was
postponed by the university authori-
ties until a later date
The cold weather, they said, made
them apprehensive of the health Of
the students in event they got wet
ting during the tug-o'-war feature of
the battle. No definite date for the
battle was set at the time of the
postponement, although it was indi-
Gated the fray will be staged as soon
as weather permits.
Evening star., 1928-11-27
Objects to "PuritY SQUAD"

DULUTH, MINI. (F).-The chief oi
police believes purity squad" is undigni-
fed as title for the raidipg squad that
enforces prohibition and public morals
The squad is now. to be known as the
liquor and vice bureau"
Evening star., 1928-11-27
Fourth Presbyterian Church,

Cor. 18th and Fairmont SITS.
TONIGHT
1880 to 8 P.M.-Organ recital by
DIR. Franklin L. Coates, Organist of
the Little Church Around the
Corner" New York.
PROGRAM.
Organ-Part T.
/. Suite. Gothiaue ........... .Baellman
a. Introduction Chorale.
c. Priere a Notre Dame.
d. Toccata.
2. GeSu Bambino ......,,P A. Yon
3. Toccata and Fugue in d Minor. Bach
Male Quartet.
The Radiant Morn H H. Woodward
Praise Ye Jehovah . Charles Gounod
Newton T. Hammer. frst tenor: Robert
Jonsher. second tenor Edgar Kidwell,
baritone; George f. D. Rollings, bass
Orssn-Part II.
Z. Piece Heroiaue ..,............Fr Franck
s. Ave Maria .,................B .Bassi
!. Toccsta (from Fifth Symphony widor DOR
P.M.-CONGREGATIO MEETING.
Mr.. Livingstone. President of Congrega-
ton, presiding.
Formal presentation OF the new church
edifice TO the congregation, by Mr.
Harry Blake, Chairman Of the Building
Committee.
by the pastor. Rev DR.. James II. MierS
Address by, Rev. Dr. Joseph 7; Kelly.
Remarks by Mr.. Edward e. Clement,
Treasurer OF the Church and Building
Reception to all members, friends and
Refreshments.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-12-04
Be Prompt i'm Treating Appendicitis

In case a surgical operation is
done for any other disturbance in
the abdominal cavity, the surgeon
will inspect the appendix and if its
condition seems to be at all doubt
full, will remove it anyway to make
sure that disturbance will not occur
in the future.
There are, however, many cases
in which persons have repeated at
tacks of mild appendicitis, recover
from them successfully, and ap-
parently get along we'll until some
occasion when their resistance is
lowered and the attack of Appendix
citiS is followed by serious syrnp-
toms.
At such times the operation is
more serious than if it is done dur
ing the quiet interval between at
tacks.
Not infrequently the first symp-
toms of appedicitis come on as an
attack of constipation. The per-
son may attempt to physic himself
with severe cathartics, and the ir-
ritation Of the bowel and its move
ment actually may rupture the ap-
pendiX.
1t is much better in cases of
doubt to go to bed, to put an ice
bag over the painful region and to
get competent medical advice be-
fore INDUCING in any internal
medication.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-12-04
An important Matter

When the new traffic ordinance goes into effect
the CITY council will receive report each month OF
the disposition of every stcker given by police to
violators of the traffic laws.
That might seem to be trivial matter But II Is
very important in that it strikes the new note that
began with the demand for a city manager form OF
government and an administration of public affairs
in which each and every citizen stands on plane OF
equality.
The measure was inserted for the very oennite
prrpose of eliminating favoritism and pull
T. &c q matter of some common knowledge that if
citizens are possessed of enough influence they may
6israoard the traffic rules with impunity.
IF they have friends or friends of friends the
stckers can be tossed aside and the volator never
appears in police court elsewhere to pay the pen
a1ties provided as deterrents to blocking tratnc or
keeping the street safe
THAT is the beginning of an atmosphere which can
be carried to dangerous lengths.
If Is privilege of course which appeals to vanity
Every one likes to believe that he is so important that
he can override the regulations provided for the COM
mon herd
It is disorganizng certainly to the police Depart
nnent The men charged with enforcement OF the Id"
must show resentment and then indifference tney
discover that some violators always escape ana IL Is
o wonder that all do not begin their own little sys-
of determinations W ON@
And from traffic laws it is easy step to discrim-
inatons in other directions. Whenever privilege ana
mil and influence enter into the enforcement OF public
regulation the stage is set for breakdown OF all law
Something more important than traffic regulation
il involved in this simple provision insisted upon py
the CITY council 1t is notice of the arrival Of the new
day. It is at least, declaration that in this city
every citizen should stand an equality, made to
obey every regulation that necessary for the pro-
lection and orderly processes OF living and that no
judicial authority shall have power to set ASIDE
the regulations made for all the people.
Traffic problems are admitted: difficult. When
ever the regulations provided to keep the streets free
from congestion and to protect the lives of pedestrians
blink at some violators and harsh with Others the
problem becomes impossible.
All law depends upon obedience by all citizens.
Extensions Of privilege corrupting, to the officers
to the citizen VINO receives 1t and the one who does
not It may sound petty but it is as big as our whoe
theory Of government.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-12-04
Unwarranted Irterference

system which is supposed to keep government
out of business, is should be especially touchy
about improper business interference with govern
mental functions.
The building of toll bridges by private operators to
make profits off the growing needs of the tray
cling public has become big business in this coun-
try. Thomas H. Mcdonald, chief of the bureau of
public roads, reports there 424 toll bridges in the
country and that bills authorizing sxty-seven
we're passed by the last congress and signed by
President Coolidge.
Mcdonald also reports that the private bridge
operators, apparently not content to confne them
selves to spots where governments not ready to
build bridges, have tried to stop the public con-
struction OF bridges by injunction proceedings and by
lobbying against bills authorizing public bridges.
The immemorial policy of this country is that the
building of roads and bridges is public function,
cept when governments absolutely unable to do It,
Congress should adhere to this policy.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-12-04

tempt on the part of his blood to
resist infection. These are the chief
symptoms Of what is called appen-
dicitis.
In his consideration of this sub
ject in Hygeia, DR.. j. H. j. Upham
expresses doubt as to whether or
not appendicitis is more frequent
now than it used to be. Thirty
of thirty-five years ago cases &C.
CURED, but at that time only the
severe cases were recognized.
Now, with a better knowledge of
the condition, cases of appendicitis
are seen in their early stages and
many lives are saved by prompt
operation for the release of the in
lection and the prevention of Sec
Ondary peritonitis.
1t is practically impossible to plan
life to prevent appendicitis.
The condition is probably due to
mechanical conditions associated
with the structure Of the intestines
Of the particular person concerned,
10 accidental blocking OF the appen-
dix, and to the entrance of germs
having sufficient virulence to set up
infection.
However, 1t is quite possible to
prevent serious disaster from ap-
pendicitis by recognizing the condi-
ton as soon as it occurs and taking
care of it promptly.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-12-04

The Swing-Johnson plan for constructing Boulder
dam on the Colorado river is feasible
This fact stands out above all others in the spe-
cia engineering report of the project just made to
congress- It deprves opponents Of the legislation OF
favorable argument Although no dam OF such great
size ever has been built, these engineers confirm
others who have recommended in the past this dam
at Boulder or Black canyon, alternative sites. Ihey
say the work can be done, and the structure will be
safe.
With this assurance at hand congress no longer
should delay authorization of improvement so ur-
gently needed by a large section of the country.
Discussing economic features of the project, the
board gives only qualified approval to the financing
plans under consideration. It questions whether sale
of power can bear the whole burden of financing
and suggests several other plans
But the boards discussion Of power assumes the
project will cost $165O0o000 instead of $1250OoOOO
which other engineers have said it would COST Con-
gress hardened by years of experience with seekers
after larger appropriations will know how to deal with
this situation The House of Representatives already
has put it's approval the lower estimate OF cost.
Iong-standing opponents Of the Swing johnson
bill with it's provisions so disturbing to certain pri-
vaA uower interests have been quick to seize the
reports qualifications about the financing plan, In
spite of the fact that the special engineering board
confesses it unable to go into the matter tnor-
ougfIy, because Of limited time.
These same opponents have argued in the past on
this side and on that side of the question involved
in their endeavor to block this great construction
project They fail to be convincing in their final eff
fort to defeat it,
Congress has before it all the data that can be
complied 1t has well-consdered plan of action 1t
has approva1s and combinations of approval OF this
plan by the highest in the country 1t is con-
fronted by an imperative cali for help from great
community.
If 1t has the courage to meet the mighty oppo-
sor of the private interests nothing stands in the
way of immediate action.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-12-04
1F2ED6EIEABUFuf

South the ace of hearts, and West
wins the trick. West, however, must
now lead a heart to North's major
tenace.
The above is East's and Vests
best defense. ~East's discard on the
third trick is really Of little impor-
lance, but the queen of hearts ap-
pears to offer the least of three
evils.
If the ace of clubs is discarded,
South discards the jack of diamonds,
and West must lead a heart to
South's ace, South winning the fin
al trick with his remaining club.
If the ace of diamonds is discarded,
South discards the club and wins
the final trick with the jack Of dia-
mondS.
If West plays the queen Of spades
on the first lead, North covers with
the ace and then leads the jack and
the three. And if East discards his
ace of Diamonds on either of the
first two tricks, the problem at once
becomes very easy.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-12-04
Laguardia to the Rescue

Representative La Guardis has to the aid
of the embattled Brtten. AS chairman of the house
naval affairs committee, Britten cabed unortho-
dox proposal to Premier Baldwin for inter- paria-
mentary conference on Anglo-American naval lIni-
tation. Britten's initiative frowned upon by
American officials and press.
The British were put in an embarrassing position
Baldwin did not want to be charged with blocking
any attempt to end the cruiser dispute. But he car
and is so informing Britten.
Now comes the over-militant La Guardia with a
resolution inviting house of commons committee
to meet select committee of the house of represent
atves in naval limitation conference. 1t directs
the secretary of state to transmit to Great Britain
that resolution invitation without change, addition
comment"
The motive Of Brtten and La Guardia is praise
worthy and is shared by most Americans.
But the method is mischievous
The issue is not Official red tape" as these
gentlemen to think. The issue is Great Britans
refusal to grant cruiser parity The United States
government in repeated conferences has asked fol
such parity limitation The American people will GO
no farther than that. Nor would Britten and
La Guardia
An unofficial conference probably would create a
better atmosphere for later official conference which
the two governments be relied upon to call when
expedient The trouble with the Britten-La Guardia
conference Is that it would be neither unofficial nor
Official 1t thus would increase the present confusion