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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-21
COOLIDGE SELECTS
NEW ENGLAND MAN
FOR HOOvER'SPOST
Accepts SeCretary'S ReSig-
nation and Names w. F.
Whiting of Holyoke.
APP0lNTEE is PLEDGED
TO PRESIDENTS POLICIES
Long Active in Massachusetts, Pol
itics. but Has Never Held
Public Office.

8 sG% me ASS0C&ateG E-seScs
! SUPERIOR. Wis. August 2i.-Presi'
dent Coolidge accepted today the resig'
nation Of Secretary of Commerce Hoover
from the cabinet and appointed William
F. Whiting of Holyoke, Mass, to suc-
ceed him.
President Coolidge accepted Secretary
Eoover'S resignation by telegram. ad-
dressed 10 Washington, in which he
praised the Commerce Secretary'S ef-
fort in promoting the commercial buSi-
ness activities of the Nation. The knowl-
edge acquired by Mr.. Hoover Of busi-
ness and government while in the caoi-
net was unsurpassed" President Cool
idge said.
Your resignation as Secretary OF
Commerce. rendered some time ago, is
hereby accepted President Coolidge
said. y wish to express to you my APP
probation of the character OF the serv-
ice YOU have rendered in that Office. 1t
hes been Of great benefit TO the COM
mercial life of the Nation and has gwen
a new impetus to our entire business
structure.
Hoover Is Praised.
you have gained a knowledge Of the
mechanics of business and government
that is unsurpassed. 1t will always be a
satisfaction to me to have had the
benefit of your wise counsel IN meeting
the problems which have arisen during
my administration. My best wishes VIII
always attend you in the broader held
70 which you have been called"
Mr. Whiting, who has been friend
enc political supporter of President
Coolidge for many years, arrived IN
Superior this morning and was ad-
ministerea the oath Of Office, in the Chief
Executives room at the executive offices
here. Mr.. Whiting is head Of the Whit
ing Paper Co. of Holyoke, Mass.
He has never previously held politi-
cal Office, but has been very active IN
State politics, especially IN western
Massachusetts,
He was a delegate to the Republican
national convention in 1920. 1924 and
1s2s. He is about 65 years OF age.
Whiting Outlines Policies.
After his appointment Secretary
Whiting said that in has new once ne
H-o1Ild endeavor 20 maintain the policies
vrf7ich the Commerce Department has
been carrying out ander Mr.. Hoover.
These policies, he said. were in accord
snce with Mr. Coolidge's political pro-
gram and would therefore be adhered TO
bg him.
The new Commerce Secretary said
he would leave Superior tonight Tor
Massachusetts, to straighten out per-
eonaI affairs before going TO Washing
tor next week. Until then he said ne
preferred not to discuss matters con-
nected with his department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-21

one of them holding up his filthy
bedding to the bars in protest against
lack of sanitation there.
County Has No Funds.
Despite recent flooding OF the jail
and admittedly unsatisfactory condi-
tons in the structure, there is no
prospect of providing better jail facil-
tiles for the town for at least another
year, it was indicated today during q
meeting OF the Prince Georges Board
OF County Commissioners at Marlboro.
Md. Though the commissioners are
aware OF conditions at the jail. 1t is
said, they can do nothing toward
renedying the situation because of a
lack Of funds for the purpose.
THE Bladensburg jail situation was
discussed by the commissioners some
time ago." one Of the board members
said today, "but we cannot do anything
about 1t now. The county made an
Continued on Page 2, Column 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-21
.FASCISTS RIDICULE
PEACE PACT SIGNING
Roman Paper Compares Kellogg's
Trip to Wilson's-Cites U. S.
Navy Bill.

BY the Associated Press.
ROME, August 2l.-~Under the head
ing, "The Great Hypocrisy" the ex-
treme Fascist newspaper II Tevere to-
lay ridicules the forthcoming peace pact
signing at Paris on August 81.
1.-THE arrival Of Secretary Kellogg
much resembles that of President VIII
son, poor prophet abroad" the news
paper says Very probably the crowds
which were the protagonistS of the
famous Wilsonian intoxication viii be
lacking The crowds learned much
during the past 10 years and prefer a
good game of foot ball or good drink
Ing bout outside the walls y"
II Tevere says there Is q big Navy
bill pending before the United States
Senate and then jeers at the pacific
sincerity of France, Great Britain and
Germany.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-21
Stenographer Whom Lowenstcin Took
From New York Is Back Seekine lob

he found himself In need Of one more.
He was pleased with Miss Van
Names work and offered TO take her
with him 10 Europe.
There followed a short period in
which she accompanied him about
Europe In automobiles. trains, yachts
and airplanes.
1t all ended, however. with the
death OF I.owenstein from an airplane.
Miss Van Name said she was not a
passenger In the LowenstAin plane at
the time OF the financier's death and
knew nothing Of ths circumstances.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-21
LITHUANIA SEEKS DELAY,

WARSAW, August Il Up).--Lithuania
wishes to postpone further conferences
with Poland over the frontier and other
disputes until after the next meeting Of
the League Of Nations. said a report re-
ceiVed here today from M. SZlmlakow-
ski, counselor Of the foreign office.
He visited Kovno 10 deliver To the
Lithuanian government the Polish note
suggesting a conference at Koenigsberg.
Germany. on August %. or at Geneva
on August Is.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-21
Turkey Seeks Balkan Amity

LONDON. August al (pl.-~An EN-
change Telegraph dispatch from Con-
stantinopie says that cabinet council
has decided that Turkey will work for
the conclusion Of Balkan treaty along
the lines or Locarno. The decision was
reached on the return OF Tewiik Rushdi
Rey. Turkish foreign minister, who has
been visiting IN Europe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-21
BLADENSBURG JAIL DESCRIBED
AS 'BLACK HOLE OF CALCUTTA''
Prisoners Herded Together Under I'm
bearable" Conditions-Filthy
Water Floods Cells.

Conditions valing
alleged exist today the little
o
of
is
spells
of
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BY the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, August Ala Wall
Street stenographer who quit her Job
10 follow the fortunes Of the late Al
fred Lowenstein was back home again
today-Just q stenographer looking for
job.
Miss n. Van Name was employed by
Albert Emanuel H. Co, bankers, last
May, when the Belgian millionaire came
here He visited the banking Offices
several times and although he had
brought several secretaries With him
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-21
c. w. FEARS UNHURT.

An official version OF the attack last
Saturday night on the Piedrabola mine.
near Ahualulco. State OF Jalisco, Mexico,
received today at the State Department,
said that Charles w, Fears, superin-
tendant of the mine, was captured by
the attackers. but escaped unhurt Fed
eral troops we're sent to support defend
ers Of the mine enlisted by the Amparo
Mining Co.
Consul Lowry, at duadaiajara, who
sent the report, said no Americans or
British were killed on injured In the
attack.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-21
PRESIDENT NAMES FRIEND.
Paper Manufacturer Prominent In state
and National Politics.

HOLYOKE, Mass, August u TT
william r. Whiting, one OF the pest
brown paper manufacturers in the
Connecticut Valley and one OF the
stsnchext Republicans Of this State. Is
q na4ive and lifelong resident OF this
city. He is the son Of the late Repre-
sentative william Whiting. a stTong
friend Of President Coolidge. ne was
estspoken IN his wish that the PreSi-
dent would consent to stand for re-
nomination.
shortly after his graduation from
Amherst College Mr.. Whiting entered
his fathers paper business and on the
death Of his father became president
and treasurer Of the. william Whiting
Manufacturing Co.
He has attended State and national
conventions Of the party and was
delegate To the Kansas City convention
that nominated Mr.. Hoover. He has
in recent years declined to allow the
TIE Of his name for the local mayoralty
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-21
JUDGE PRAYS IN COURT
BEFORE SENTENCING MAN
Mattingly, Close to Tears, Asks Di-
vine Guidance Before Sending
Veteran I'd Jail,

Deeply stirred by the nature OF the
case before him, Judge Robert e. Mat
tingly today prayed in open court for
divine guidance in making decision
lie asked that he be allowed a moment
TO take counsel" and then bowed his
head ON his hands and prayed silently
for few moments
The incident occurred at the con-
clusion, of the trial of Thomas Quinn,
Apartment 2S6, 1890 r street. a war
veteran, whom the Judge reluctantly
sentenced To 1870 days In jail for as
satlt on a-year-old Donald Soper,
When all the testimony had been
taken and both arguments Of counsel
had been concluded, the Judge said,
Father, let this cup pass from my
lips" and then, very close To tears,
prayed before imposing sentence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-21
Becomes Kingdom Saturday.

BELGRADE, Jugoslsvia. August II
fzS}. Saturday has been selected as the
Gate for changing Albania from re-
public To & kingdom, according 10 dis
matches from Scutsr The advices
state that Sunday is 70 be 9 national
1saxt dsg ia Albania
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C0NDOLES MRS. HARVEY.
President Sends Message on Learn
ing of Editors Death.

SUPERIOR, Wis, August 81 P).--
President Coolidge has sent the follow
ing telegram TO Mrs. George b. Harvey,
whose husband died yesterday at
Dublin, NJ H..
Il have just learned with profound
sorrow that Col. Harvey passed away
said the message. My close acquaint-
ance with him for MAN. years brought
home 10 me his real abilities His dis
tinguished career as a journalist and as
diplomat will long be remembered by
hts countrymen. Mrs. Coolidge joins
me In sending sincere sympathy to you
and TO the other members Of his
family"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-21

Canada, Denmark and Newfoundland
Urged to Join Hunt for HaSSelTs Plane.
BY the Associated Press.
The United States has asked the aid
of Canada, Denmark and Newfound-
land in an effort to locate the plane.
Greater Rockford. last reported off the
coast of Labrador on August 10. and
has directed the Coast Guard cutter
Marion to look for the plane and its
passengers, Bert HaSSen and Parker
Cramer.
The aid of the three governments was
Continued ON Page .. Column A.
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SEE MILLION MONTHLY
IN BORDER LIQUOR

Chnuulhnh m axe As1liiIhhb aAtSi
Testimony That One Windsor
Firm Makes 800, 900 for Period.
by the Associated Press,
WINDSOR, Ontario August 2 -~-
The liquor trade Of exporters operating
along the Detroit River front here IL
estimated by government authorities at
81 900, 900 a month
Their estimates are based on testi-
mony at the trial of The Erie Trans
port Co. charged with Illegal storage oi
liquor, which showed that company
alone had been doing business oi
800 900 a month. The Erie company
IL only of 40 operating docks along
the river front.
The Erie company dock was one oi
those seized recently 0n complaint that
heavy accumulations of liquor stocks
beyond the needs OF the province were
contrary TO law,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-21
Typical Iowa Breakfast.

The breakfast menu was typical OF
Iowa, consisting of peaches and cream
ham and eggs. fried potatoes. rolls and
honey and coffee. In order that there
might be no doubt of the newneSs of
the potatoes she dug them herself In
the garden.
AS the visitors ate the crowd which
had followed the automobile procession
from the depot overran the lawn and
practically destroyed the flower beds.
Others gathered around the front
porch, which had been leased TO a con-
ceSsionaire, who did thriving business
selling pictures of Hoover and the BIRTH
place.
Before the call to breakfast the Re-
publican standard bearer visited the
kitchen where he once helped his
widowed mother with the chores. and
then stepped out onto the back porch,
which overlookS small garden. Some
distance away Hoover saw the well from
which as boy he drew water.
Weather Is Perfect.
A crowd Of more than a thousand
cheered the Republican presidential
nominee as he stepped from his train.
An American Legion Drum and Bugle
Corps was on hand.
Among the first to shake hands with
Continued on Page 2, Column -
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Closing N. Y. Markets, Pages 10 and l !
Hoover Returns
To Birthplace to
Renew Friendships
Breakfasts With First
Teacher, Then Visits
Graves of Parents.

BY the Associated Press.
WEST BRANCH, Iowa. August 2l.--
Herbert Hoover is back today in this
crossroads village of his birth. cares
of the campaign forgotten as he re-
news old friendships and revisits scenes
Of his childhood.
Arriving early in the day, the Re-
publican candidate drove directly to
the little house where he was born to
have breakfast as the guest of Mrs
Jennie ScellarS. the present owner.
With him were Mrs Hoover and their
two sons, Herbert. ir., and Allan. The
only other guest was Mrs Molly Brown
Carran, who was Mr.. Hoover's first
school teacher.
Color ran high i'll the cheeks of the
white haired. motherly woman who
owns the homestead which Jesse Hoover
built for his family more than half a
century ago. as she shook hands with
Mr.. and Mrs. Hoover and their sons
and invited them into the living room,
where table had been set with white
china. The only decoration was q small
bowl OF marigolds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-21
From Press to Home
Within the Hour"

The Stars carrier system covers
every city block and the regular edi-
ton is delivered to Washington homes
as fast as the papers are printed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-21
WEATHER,

gu. o Weather Bureau Forecastl
Showers tonight and possibly tomor-
row morning; slightly warmer tonight,
cooler tomorrow.
Temperature-Hig 81, at 4:3o
pm. yesterday; lowest. so, at am.
today. Full report on page Q.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-21

U. S. ASKS AID IN SEARCH.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-21

higher than the actual or probable
market at the time al which the re-
ported value obtains,
It is unethical for an appraiser tC
issue an appraisal report in which thu
reported value is based on the com.
pletion of public or private improve
mentS which are not assured or which
| in the Judgment of the appraiser, are
not highly probable of completion.
/ 1t is unethical for an appraiser tC
issue an appraisal report in which the
reported value is based on the assumed
absence of any legal restriction when
! such restriction is known TO the ap-
/ praiSer.
| 1t is methical for an appraiser tc
! issue an appraisal report in which the
/ reported value is based on the assumed
| absence of any legal restriction. unless
such assumption is reasonable or ~ &C
| cord with legal opinion accepted by The
appraiser, and unless the legal au-
thority and his opinion are quoted in
/ the appraisal certificate.
1t is unethical for an appraiser to
issue an appraisal report in which the
reported value is based on the asSump-
ton that the land (or leaseholdl is UNI
improved unless the improvements are
Immediately to be removed. or unless
the value reported is a service value, as
in the case of an industrial site or land
occupied by railway or other public
utility
1t is uuethical for an appraiser to
issue an appraisal report on the market
or investment value of fractional part
of property. 1t is unethical for an
appraiser to certify separately the mar
ket or investment values of fractional
parts of property. The proper form
is certificate of the value of the prop
erty as whole, with a distribution of
this value. when desirable or necessary,
between its parts.
In appraiSlng the security for loan.
it is unethical for an appraiser to is
sue a certificate covering anything less
than all of the property designated as
security for the loan. In particular. in
appraising the security for a leasehold
loan. it is unethical for an appraiser to
issue certificate of value Of the i'm
proyements only, emitting the value of
the leasehold. which latter may be posi-
tive. zero. or negative.
It is unethical for an appraiser TO
issue an appraisal report on conStrnc-
ton project which will have an invest
nent value, and report such value as of
normal occupancy without also report
ing his estimate of net earnings or
deficits during the period from COM
pletion to normal occupancy
1t is unethical for an appraiser to
issue an appraisal report on a property
which has an investment value without
also reporting his conclusions as to the
earning expectancy of the property. in
cluding his estimate of the remaining
economic life of the Improvements.
1t is unethical for an appraiser to
issue an appraisal report on an invest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-21
CODE OF ETHICS
READY FOR BOARD
Real Estate Group Prepares
Proposed Method of Making
Correct AppraisalS.

Detailed canons of ethics for III,
making of an appraisal of real estate
have been adopted by the appraiSa
division of the National Association 81
Real Estate Boards.
The code, which will constitute ths
platform OF ethical procedure for the
rapidly developing profession Of real
estate appraisal. has been referred &c
the board of directors of the aTsocia-
ton. and will come before that body
for its approval at its next quarterly
meeting
Since the Soundness of any Judgment
as to the buying price, selling price or
use value of piece of real estate de-
ponds upon the accuracy OF the APP
praisal. and since the appraisal would
be Initiated by any concealed personal
interest on the part of the appraiser or
by any improper handling of the figures
and factors entc-ing into the appraisal.
whether through ignorance or through
actual dishonesty on the appraiser S
rarf, definition Of correct appraisal
procedure is OF great public Importance,
the association states.
The CODE contains the following
points.
II is unethical for an appraiser to
accent an order TO appraiSe property
IL his employment is contingent upon
his reporting predetermined or speci-
fed amount Of value. or is otherwise
contingent upon any finding to be re-
ported,
Statement on Fee.
1t is unethical for an appraiser to
accept any commission. favor or emo
lu,nent. in connection with the apprais-
ing If property, other than fair
professional fee for the responsibility
entailed and the work and expense
involved.
1t is unethical for an appraiser to
issue an appraisal report If he IS act
ing or intending to act in the capacity
Of broker. loan broker, or manager, or
IL he has an ownership contemplated
future ownership. or any other interest
in connection with the property APP
praised. unless such interest or interests
be fully disclosed in the appraisal GER
tifcate
It is unethical for appraisers who
have been retained to make indepen-
dent appraisals of a property TO col
laborate or consult with one another
with reference to the appraisal. or to
make use OF the findings or figures de-
veloped or reported by any appraiser
so retained
It is unethical for appraisers who
the making of an appraisal to issue
separate appraisal reports on the prop
erty appraised They should sign
Jointly Joint report; or if there be
dissenting opinions, these opinions
should be made parts of a single docu-
nent
1t is unethical fos an appraiser to
issue an appraisal report on a con-
struction project which will have an in
vesfment or market value with such
value predicated on assumed rentals
and lori expenses at variance with the
probable market at the time at which
the reported value obtains
Value of Losses.
1t is unethical for an appraiser to
issue an appraisal report on property
having an investment or market value
when such value is predicated on mar
ket rentals and expenses when existing
leases and tori established expenses of
the property appraised are lower Or
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-21
Plan Construction Institute.

The American Construction Council
is making active preparations for ma
tional construction institute or con-
struction week next Winter for all
branches of the construction and al
lied industries. Leaders In all fields OF
American business are being invited to
participate in this institute. which is to
cmphasze the practical Importance of
construction to the entire business fab
ric of the Nation
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ment construction project which docs
not give the appraisers opinion on the
economic soundness of the subject, as
measured ky the difference between the
estimated net cost to completion and
investment value at completion.
1t is unethical for an appraiser to
issue an appraisal report On an invest
mcnt construction project without also
reporting his estimate OF the normal
earning power of the project.
German construction firms arc report
cd to be active in all parts of the world.
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Value of Losses

It is unethical for an appraiser to
issue an appraisal report on a property
having an investment or market value
swf7en such value Is predicated on mar
ket rentals and expenses when existing
leases and lori established expenses of
the property appraised are lower Or
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-03-27
BRITISH CORNER
IN OIL FEARED

Alarmed by revelations in the
Hearst newspapers that British oil
interests are seeking to corner the
worlds oil supply, a congressional
investigation has been launched by
Representative Fred A. Britten (R)
of Illinois.
Out of eos, 100000 barrels of oil
produced in the United States last
year, 141, OOO,OOO barrels went abroad,
Admiral H. H. Rousseaux, in charge
OF the Navy Oil office, revealed to
Mr.. Britten's committee. About
two-thirds OF the oil used in Europe
comes from the United States, he
said.
British oil interests are obtaining
oil from United States Naval Re-
serve No. 2. in California. through
an American company holding a
lease there. The Honolulu Consoli.
dated Oil Company has a lease on
part of the naval reserve and is
turning over some of its output to
the British-controlled Shell COM
pany. the admiral declared. The
Honolulu company produces about
800 900 barrels month.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-03-27
Texas State Society
Elects Rem. Sanders

Rep. Morgan G. Sanders - the
new president Of the Texas State
Society.
At last nights meeting the fol
lowing officers were also chosen
Rep. Eugene Black. first vice presi.
dent; Maj. Gen. Kenzie w. Walker
seco.ld vice president; Mrs. Morris
Sheppard, third vice president; and
w. H. Mercer, secretary and
treasurer.
Plans for celebrating Texas 1nde'
pendece Day, April 20, commemorate
ing the Battle of San Jacinto, were
also discussed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-03-27
Patty Smith Hill to
Address ID. e.. Teachers

Miss Patty Smith Hill, director Of
kindergarten and first grade eudca.
ton. Teachers College, Columbia
University, will deliver two lee.
lures this week. to Washington pub.
nc school teachers. The lectures
have been arranged by the institute
committee Of the Teachers Council.
The white teachers will hear Miss
Hill on Wednesday at 8 p. m. at
the Stuart Junior High School. She
will address the colored teachers at
Dunbar High Schol at 3:45 .. m.
the following day. The lectures
will be on the subject of kinder
garten and primary work.