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The Washington times., 1928-12-04
Building Program tOl Make Capital
ssMOSt Beautiful IN Whole World

We have laid out public build.
Ing program for the District Of CO.
lumbia and the country at large
running into hundreds Of millions
OF dollars. Three important struc-
lures .and one annex are already
under way and one addition has
been completed In the City OF WASH
ingtOn. In the country sites have
been acquired, many buildings are in
course Of construction, and some
are already completed. Plans for.
all this work are being prepared IN
order that It may be carried for.
ward as rapidly as possible. This
il the greatest building program
ever assumed by this nation. It
contemplates structures Of utility
and OF beauty. When Il reaches
completion the people win be well
served and the Federal city win
be supplied with the most beautiful
and stately public buildings which
adorn any capital In the world.
The administration OF Indian at
fairs has been receiving intensive
study for several years. The De
partment OF the Interior has been
able to provide better supervision of
health, education and Industrial ad-
vancement of this native race
through additional funds provided
by the Congress. The present CO.
operative arrangement existing be-.
tween the Bureau of Indian Affairs
and the Public Health Service should
be extended. The Governments re-
sponsibility to the American Indian
has been acknowledged by annual
increases In appropriations 10 fulfill
Its obligations to them and to hasten
the time when Federal supervision
OF their affairs may be properly and
safely terminated. The movement
The Washington times., 1928-12-04
GAS OVE RGOMEs
IIFREMEN

illuminating kns escaping from
three mAins 81 the cellar of the
Potomac savings BANK wisconsin
Avenue and M Street Northwest.
oVercame u fir6fneu. one of WhbIa
had to b6 taken 20 the Emergency
Hospital cor treatment, and nle1e
heroes of three policemen shortly
before nnfdnigtl
Edward Al. SMITH og No. 5 Truck
Company. WIS taken te the hospital
unconscious from gaA pois0nirsg ana
remained there an night The
others were treated from their
emergency kits and 1re able @
return 10 duty. they were Second
Battalion Chief Albert s. Height.
Can't. Harry u. Burch, ok Engine
No. S; Sefgk G. Eteln, walter
Reeves Paul Burther Jack sharp
and George Readon. ell Of No.
Truck Company, and George W.
Harvey. Mathew F T0bin ana Jack
Jnsinowslli. an Of No. Engine
Company
Waterman b. 0sc0nnor disccN
cred i small fire III q trash pile IN
the basement of the building ana
turned III an alarm After the men
uf the two fire companies had been
iii the basement some Us minutes the
three RaB mains burst
Owing tO the great volume oE
smoke the men were unaware Qf the
presence of the deadly gas until they
BEGAN falling to the floor Some
began staggering TO the side door
and there Lieut. Harry Lohnaail,
I. ~ Burke ana Herman H0gkinsoNs
EaiI az the Seventies eprecinck rescued
them. The policemen worked last
thereby saving the flremen from
death, but Smith was unconscious
when taken from the cellar and was
rushed to the hospital III the gaa
company's wagon.
The fire was not extlnguisneQ
until the gas had been cut of. but
the loss was slight.
The Washington times., 1928-12-04
|bOWLEs DEAT H
INQUEST DUE

An inquest ii to be held today in
The death OF Lawrence Bowles, 81,
OF LeWisyille. Nd, who died No.
vember 24 at Sibley Hospital after
being submerged IN his motor
truck in the waters Of Northwest
branch, near HyattsvilIe.
David Rodenfeid, ~, q Maryland
University student, is under bond
OF $1,000 on a charge OF reckless
driving and causing the death of
B0wles. Five other students. said
ito have been In the car driven by
Hodenfeld, are at liberty on personal
parole awaiting the corners de.
cision.
Al death bed statement Ii said to
have caused action by the Maryland
authorities. BOWIes, as his end
drew near, told his mother an auto.
mobile containing six college stu
dents forced him off the road
through the light wooden rain of
the bridge and into the water.
County Officer Claude Reese has
been investigating the case. At the
time OF the accident the college stu.
dents said they were returning from
washington to College Park and
found BowIes in the branch. While
Rodenfeld and Bernard Rosen had
gone for aid from the HyattsviIle
fire department.. Louis Wise. Roy
Biechman, B. Epstein and II. Seigle.
man, all Of whom had been riding
with Rodenfeld and Rosen. drew
BowIes from the water with the as.
eistance OF two milk truck oper.
akorE.
Rodenfeld was taken into custody
on justice Of peace warrant and
his five companions have been sum
knoned aa witnesses.
The Washington times., 1928-12-04

The cause u constructive econ.
offay requires that the Government
should cooperate with private In
ferests to eliminate the waste aris.
ing from Industrial accidents This
Item, with an that has been done
Ia reduce It, still reaches enormous
proportions with great suffering to-
the workman and great loss Vi the
country
The Federal Government should
continue It's eOlieitous care Tor tie
$500, 900 women wage eafmers ana
it, efforts II behalf ok public health,
which Is reducing infant mortality
and improving the bodily and mem
tai condition of our citizens.
The most marked change made IN
the civil service ok the Government
IA the past eight years relates to
the increase IN salaries. The board
Of actuaries on the retirement act
shows by its report that July =,
1921, tho average salary 0f the
3S0, ,047 employees subject 10 the act
was $l .S07, while on june 30, 1927,
the average salary Of the CORE.
spending 405,2eS was e1,969 This
WAS an Increase In six years OF
nearly So per cent. On top or this
was the generous increase made at
the last session Of the Congress gen.
orally applicable to Federal esna
plOyes and another bin increasing
the pay In certain branches Of the
postal service beyond the large III.
crease which was made three years
ago. This raised the average level
from e1.9e9 To 1902. making an IN
crease ii seven years 0E over 6S
per cent. While II Is well known
that III the upper brackets the bay
III the Federal services II much
smaller than lii private employ.
I1ant, III the lower brackets. rang.
ing well up over $4,000. Il Is much
The Washington times., 1928-12-04
FRANK q. JAAIEs

Word was received here last ni9nt
of the death of Frank Everett
James. & retired Boston banker and
the father Of 0orton James, $500
block ok II St. IL. NJ. Mr.. James
was killed instantly when struck by
an automobile On bis way to his
club III Boston last night.
Mr. James was formerly 4 part.
ner in the brokerage firm ok Rich
ard Hill & CO., Of Boston. He had
been retired from active business
fOr the past ten years.
He is survived by his widow;
three sons, Preston James, Wood
worth James and Gorton james;
and 4 niece.
Arrangements for funeral services
have not been completed. but IL IL
thought they will be held IN either
Boston or BrookIine, Mass.
Preston James. one Of his sons, is
en- route from Ann Arbor, Mich,
where be 10 q professor In the
University Of Michigan
His niece, Nine. Edgar =. O..
Prochnik. Is the wife OF the head
of the Austrian legation.
The Washington times., 1928-12-04

In Congress and in some of the State
legislatures for extending RESPONSE
bility In Indian affairs 20 States
should be encouraged "A complete
participation by the Indian IN our
economic life IL the end to be de-
sired.
For 65 years now our negro popu-
lation has been under the peculiar
care and solicitude o1 the National
Government. The progress which
they have made Ia education and the
professions, III wealth and In the
arts Of civilization. affords one Of the
most remarkable incidents la this
period Of world history. They have
demonstrated their ability 70 partake
OF the advantages Of ftour Institutions
and to benefit by & free and more
independent existence. Whatever
doubt there may have been OF their
capacity to assume the status granted
to them by the Constitution Of the
Union Is being rapidly dissipated.
Their cooperation IN the life of the
nation is constantly enlarging.
Exploiting the negro prOblem for
political ends Is being abandoned and
their protection is being increased
by those States In which their per-
centage Of population IS largest.
Every encouragement should be ex.
tended for the development OF the
race. The colored people have been
the victims OF the crime of Iynching,
which has In late years somewhat
decreased. Some parts Of the South
already have wholesome laws FOR its
restraint and punishment. Their ex-
ample might well be followed by
other States. and BY such Immediate
remedial legislation as the Federal
Government can extend under the
Constitution.
The Washington times., 1928-12-04
JEWISH CENTER
HEADS COMING

The fourth biennial convention of
the Jewish Welfare Board win be
held ii washington December ~. Il
was announced today at the Jewish
Community Center.
Social workers and directors cf
Jewish centers and X. M, H As
from throughout the country viii at
tend the session. Louis Marshall
cyrus Adler. Felix IA. Warburg,
Judge Irving Lehman and other
prominent Jewish leaders are ex-
pected to be anong the 400 or more
delegates present at the One-day ses-
sion.
The local convention COMMITTEES
consists Of Maurice p. Rosenberg
chairman, Morris Cafritz, Simon
LYON, Judge Milton Strasburger. I'D.
naund |. Kaufman and Maurice Biz
oyer.
The Jewish Center Il at present
striving To raise $4,000 To wipe out
current Indebtedness. tn order that
the Institution may enter the Com.
munity Chest with clean slate,
Major julius i. Peyser is chairman
of the deficiency drive. He an.
nounced today that check for $50.
the first contribution, had been re-
ceived from Joseph III TumuIty, war.
time secretary ot President Wilson.
The Washington times., 1928-12-04
Cruelty Of SpOrtsmell
Attacked by New League

Assailing prize-f fighting, bear.bait.
ifg, ox.Iiunttng, buIl-fightIng. and
the use of the steel trap, the new
League Against Cruel sports and
Practices met in a stormy session at
et. Thomas, Parish Hall last night.
Condr. Edward Breck. y. s. N,
retired, made an address which was
fllled with criticism against so-called
sgenfIemen sportsnlen.o who are
nlOsing their souls III the pursuit Of
cruel sport Commander Breck, who
II president Of the league. told Of
flle cruelifIes imposed upon animals
caught IN steel traps In the North.
Charles Edward Russell, novelist.
lecturer and humanitarian attack esi
prize fixhting and said hat the
fapid growth Of this sport made him
fer foE tho spirituality of the
The Washington times., 1928-12-04
Government Coo Operation FaDorsd
10 Reduce Industrial Aceid dentS


higher. It Is higher not only in
actual money paid. but IA 1riVll eses
granted. vacation Of 80 actual
working days, or five weeks each
year. with additional time running
Ia some departments ais high ns 30s
days tor sick leave and the kener-
Gus provisions oE the retirement
sacts No other body Of public SER
wants ever occupied such fortune
ate position.
Through the Bureau 0f Education
.of the Department Of the Interior
the Federal Government, acting in
an Informative ana advisory capacs
ity, has rendered valuable service
While this province belongs pecu.
ltnrly 20 the States yet the promo
ton of education and EFFICIENCY III
educational methods Is general
responsibility OF the Federal Gov
ernnent A survey OF negro col.
ees and universities m the United
States has just been completed ~
the Bureau Ok Education through
funds provided BY the institutions
themselves and through private
sources. The present status 0f ne.
gro higher education was deter
mined and recommended atoms were
made for It's advancement. This
WAS one 0k the numerous co.0pera.
tive undertakings 81 the bureau.
Following the invitation of tie ~
s0ciaklpn Vt Land Grant Colleges
and Universities. the bureau 81 Ed
ucation now has under way the sur
vev 0f Agricultural colleges, author.
lied by Congress. The purpose ok
the survey is ID ascertain the Acs
the status. and the
future detectives of this type ok
educational training. 1T ID now
proposed to undertake d survey Of
secondary schools which educators
inafak ii timely and essential,
The Washington times., 1928-12-04
Langley High Pupils
Give Concert Tonight

PUPILS OF the Langley Junior k1A9h
school will give concert tonight iu
the school auditorium. The eons
cert will. start at o'clock and viii
is under the direction OF Miss
Emma Brown. head OF the music
6enartment. The program includes
several members of the Glee Club
The pupils win be assisted by Utlts
side artists it was said at the ans
nouncement.
Music books for the pupils win
.be purchased with the money
derived nom the concert. The pubs
The Washington times., 1928-12-04

which should be extended strictly
on q business basis. ana only after
Most careful investigation. The
people of Porto Rico are not asking
for charity.
1t Is desirable that al the legal
activities OF the Government be con-
solidated under the supervision OF
the Attorney General. In 1870 II
was felt necessary 70 create the
Department Of Justice for this pur-
pose. During the intervening period,
either through legislation creating
law officers or departmental action,
additional legal positions not under
the supervision OF the Attorney
General have been provided until
there are now over 800. Such q
condition ii as harmful to the in.
terest OF the Government now as
it was IN 1870, and should be cor
rected BY appropriate legislaticn.
IA order ia prosecute the pll
The Washington times., 1928-12-04
Relief From Double Taxation
Urged For Business in Philippines

Under the guidance OF Governor
General Stimson the economic and
political conditions OF the Philippine
Islands have, been raised to d stand
ard never before surpassed. The
cooperation between his admins.
tration and the people Of the is.
lands Is complete and harmonious.
1T would be an advantage IL re-
lief from double taxation could be
granted by the Congress to our
citizens doing business IN the Is
lands.
Due to the terrific storm that
swept Porto Rico last September,
the people of that island suffered
large losses. The Red Cross ana
the War Department went to tlTeir
rescue. The property loss IL being
retrieved. Sugar, tobacco. citrus
fruit, and coffee, all suffered dam
age. The first three can largely
look after themselves. The coffee
growers will naed some siatance,
The Washington times., 1928-12-04

easSs. snss rested ana the Con.
KeE3 8n1ckea law providing Tor
the appointment 81 two 1ial
HcdNnES Ih0F have pursued their
work with sI&nai ability recover
Ing aiI tho leased lands besides
nearly sac 600 900 81 money and
nearly e1Ts000sO0o III other DtODs
erkv. They find themselves h8lns
nered bY statute, which the At
forfl1 General CONSTITUTES ops
plYink t6 Them pEoli ltInS their
appearing fOf pfitat< clients BE-
fore any depa EtlrIN.|kl Dt his
reason. one has been compelled
til resign. No good result Is se
cured w tIe app tlcu Of this
rule "a these counsel an0 Mr.
Roberts has consented to take -.
appointment X f.i0 rule s. 0Dkps
gated, recommend khe naS BE-
of an amendment % tne I1 cEes
ating their office exelIlplink lher
from the general rule against tsk kz
#lne other cases involving the Cow
ernn1ent.
ny LAW vIswS
The country has duly adopted
the Eighteenth amendment Those
who object to it haNe the right
TO advocate It's modification 81 re-.
p3al. Meantime. e il binding upon
the national ana state govern.
lnents and al our abitanta. The
Federal enforcement bureau IS malt
ling every effort 20 prevent viola
tons. especially through srnugsling,
manufacture and transportation ana
to prosecute generally an violations
for which g cau secure evidences
1T Ii bound to cUntinue this policy.
Under the terms 0E the C0nstifts
fi0n. however. the obligation Is
equally on the States to exercIsc
the power which they have through
the executives legislative, Judicial
and police branches 81 their gov.
ernments III behalf of enforce.
nlent. The Federal Government Is
doing ana will continue t0 do all
lft can "a this direction ana IS
entitled 70 the active cooperation
of the States.
The country q III the nnidst u an
era of prosperity more extensive alAu
of peace more permanent than it has
ever before experienced. But. hAvs
ing reached this position. I'VE should
not fail kO comprehend that i can
easily Be lost. IT needs more effort
FOR It's support than the less exalted
places Of the world. We shall not
IS permitted to take our ease. but
shall continue to be required to
spend our days Ia unrsmitting toll
The actions of the Government must
command the confidence Of the
country. without this. our proapegs
ity would 4 lost. we must extend
To other countries the Largest meas.
IRE of generosity, moderation and
patience. In addition to dealing
Justly, we can well afford 20 walk
humbly.
The end cf government u to keep
open the opportunity for a m0re
abundant life. Peace and prosperity
are not finalities: they are only
methods. III is too easy under their
influences for nation to become self
ish and degenerate. This test hat
come to the United States ON
country has been provided with the
resources with which It can enlarge
/ its intellectual. moral and spiritual
| life. The issue Is iii the hands q
| the people. Our faith q man and
God II the justification for the BE-
lief III our continuing success
CALVIN COOLIDGE.
The Washington times., 1928-12-04
CHARLEa u WERaTEIi

Funeral services for Charles B..
Webster. who died Sunday at SibleY
Hospital were conducted ut the w
Warren Taltavuall funeral hon to-
day.
Requiem mass was celebrated IN
st. Martins Catholic Church and
interment took place In 1T. Mary's
Cemetery.
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~ WILLIAM IL. HUTCHINSON
1hfernelf lf6nAl news Service

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farm board COMPOSED Of the Seere.
taKH OF Agriculture ana six meflls
ners appointed by the President lt
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major crop ny the cooperative
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The Washington times., 1928-12-04
ARTHUR sILAs WRIGHT

Funeral services for Arthur Silas
Wright were conducted at his home
on Quincy street, Chevy Chase, Md,
today. The body later was sent to
Schenectady. New York, for inter.
ment.
Mr.. Wright was born in Worces.
ter. New York, 20 years ago, but
had lived in Washington for some
years. He was member OF the
Congressional Club and the Cosmos
Club.
The Washington times., 1928-12-04
THEODORE II nEssEz

Theodore III. Dessez. 4s wears old
Middle West manager OF the s. K.
in Cincinnati. 's
Mr. Dessez was born in Wash.
ington and graduated from George.
town University In 1899.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dessez lived N the
100 block Of Belmont st. n. w.
Funeral arrangements have not
yet been announced.
The Washington times., 1928-12-04
sALVADOR S. RICHARn

Funeral services ana burial OF Sal.
yador s. Richards, b8, who died Sun.
day n New York City. viii Be held
Hebrew Congregation tomorrow.
Mr.. Richards resident Of Wash.
ington Tor more than 10 years. was
at one time partner In the whole
sale liquor concern Of Richard and
Company. He was i member 81 the
Washington Lodge Of EIke. the Ma.
sonic Order, and the Town ana
Country Club.
The Washington times., 1928-12-04
FRANK ANTON sCHWTNG

The funeral services OF Frank
Anton Schwing. 1900 block Of JEFF
ferson st. ~. E., who died yester-
day, will be held at his late resi-.
dence tomorrow at II a. m.
Mr.. Schwing was a native of this
city and an active member OF the
Washington Lodge Of Odd Fellows.
He was 60 years old.
The Washington times., 1928-12-04
.JAMEa q. sPANGI.ER

Funeral services of James q.
SpangIer, 1900 block Of Vermont
Ave. n. W. who died Saturday al
Emergency Hospital after long
illness, We're conducted at the
funeral home Of Almus r. Speare
The Washington times., 1928-12-04

tf&aes they have run as high as
stsS ner oent and IS Per cent: xan
III ere boet and shoe shops the
increase Is over per cent and 81
sFooion mills IA per cent. aIfhou
These 4n0 uSf es have not prpsp ered
ike others. rs The rise III living
costs III this refi0d Is neeli lole
these figures repre- sem real ware
increases
The Washington times., 1928-12-04
GEORGE OFT NEWMAN

George OFT Newman, 81, said. to-
have been the Oldest member of the
Sigma Chi Fraternity, died at tf1a
lfealdenea ce hia dau9hteFs Mgs n.
The Washington times., 1928-12-04

washington Used Car dealers offer y0a
n, nnnnrfnn1fF ~ 0wn enE Of yeuE
own. read their adj - to-day "a elnrrlll1'l
The Washington times., 1928-12-04

III. Shaw, woodward apartments,
yesterday.
Mr.. Newman was born II Gtaun-
ton. Va, graduating from Ohio
Wesleyan College, Delaware, Ohio,
1857. He practlced law It Ports.
mouth. Ohio. until he was 30 years
old when he retired and took up
his residence iii Huntington. W.
va. with q daughter. Mrs. Kate AZ.
Alger. Al few years ago he came
to Washinston to live.
Funeral services and burial Will
Be IN Portsmouth.
The Washington times., 1928-12-04

ray b. and Elsie III Garnaid. glri
~ WilIiam J. ana Mary y. Lanslen
:: xelabnr Z. and Margaret g. Fultz.
Frank w. ana LiIlian Dove. Girl,
Joseph 4. ana Dorothy Younger. boy.
The Washington times., 1928-12-04
DEATHg

Margaret N. IIaIistt. - ysara i74a
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fourth ST. M w.
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john X Hsyweoa. ss yssta inner.
wency Hospital
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dren,s Hospital.
Franklin a .Mitchali, ) months aSo7
Wieconsin Ave. M, w,
Clara Green. 70 years, Frsadman's
Alexander ToIaon. 40 years, ii auto.
mobile ~ Eighteenth and Florida
Lunp IIariap ~ years, walter Reed
tseneraf H0arifAl
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Hospital.
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stevens i hours, as q Hts nj
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YV3kRRENsOn sunday. pecenlnlE 2. 1873.
st b. M. 81 th4 fo1i delee ot hl1 Q9ekn:
IL tsAp = 81 SE lid q B Il III II knsbsnd II 4 Il s. lfeel
Warren fIlee Keith Services VIII be nela
81 the ahoye address On WeGueHqa4 ~.
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