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Evening star., 1928-05-19
BY CHARLES w. DUNKLEY.

~ HURCHILL DOWNS RACE
4 TRACK, Louisville. KY. May
I 19.-Upward of 10000 spec
~ tators began storming the gates
of the historic Churchill Downs
race track early today waiting for the
barrier to spring on the flfty-fourth
Kentucky Derby with its rich prize Of
more than S50000 to the winner.
Twenty-six 3-year -olds, all colts and
geldings, stood ready to engage in the
blue ribbon classic Of the American
turf but with indications that not more
than 90 would start. The field may be
reduced to as low as ID. 1t is not likely
that 1T will drop much below that
figure.
Unless the sun. wind and the track
crew can perform miracle, the track
will be heavy with mud when the derby
field goes to the post about 4:50 o'clock
central standard time, or a few minutes
later. The rains of the last three days
soaked the racing strip so that there
Is not even a remote possibility that ii
will be better than slow, and hopes that
1t will reach even that condition are
slim
The rain that fell all day yesterday
left the track a sea Of slop. with mud
ankle deep. The rain ceased at sun
down last night. but weather forecast
for today promised dampening showers
and cloudy.
Toro Is Second Choice.
Reign Count, the entry Of Mrs. John
D. Hertz of Chicago, remained the
heavily played public favorite, with
Toro. owned by Edward B. Mclean.
the Washington publisher, considered as
the dangerous challenger. Ranked
against them are MisStep, Bobashela,
Martie Flynn. Lawley, Petee Wrack,
Vito, Jack Higgins, Strolling Player,
Obstruction and others considered out
siders.
Toro, which lost the Preakness to VIC
torian a week ago by a very close
margin, is rated as the real threat OF
the race.
Hordes of visitors began arriving
hourly today as soon as the sun began
peeking over the horizon. Railroad
terminals were taxed to the limit to
take care of the special trains and
private cars. A small city on trains
was set up IN the railroad yards. with
more than $4,000 fans living in the
PullmanS Hotels were bursting with
all the guests they could hold. Room
ing bureaus worked overtime to ac-
commodate visitors without reservations
Evening star., 1928-05-19
Ne,U Grif LineD TO Be Tested Again TOrO Threat TO
SALIENT FACTS ANENT
TURF CLASSIC TODAY

LOUISVILLE. May 10 R.-The
following are salient facts regard
Ing the Kentucky Derby today:
The fifty-fOurth running.
Place-Churchill Downs.
Time-AbOut 5 O'Clock, Central
standard time (6 o'clock, Washing
ton time).
Number of entries-Twenty-Six.
Probable starters Sixteen to
twenty.
Distance One and one quarter
miles.
Derby record Old Rosebud,
2:O3 2-5.
Weight-126 pounds.
Fav0rite--Reigh Count.
Winner, 1927-Whiskery, owned
by Harry Payne Whitney.
Value--$5O,00O added.
Evening star., 1928-05-19
TAYLOR is DEPRIVED
OF BANTAM HONORS
Rr the As.oclated Press.

NEW LONDON, Conn. May 1s.--
Bud Taylor. the Terre Haute terror,
recognized by the National Boxing Asso-
citation in 26 States as bantamweight
champion of the world. has been de-
throned by the association.
After supporting Taylor's title claims
for more than two years. the associa-
ton yesterday announced he had been
removed by official decree and that
the association would recognize the win
ner of the coming battle between Bushy
Graham and Corpl Izzy Schwartz as
the legitimate successor to Taylor's
throne
Taylor has not defended his title in
two years. campaigning during that
period almost exclusively as n feather
weight.
CHICAGO, May 10 Lp1.-~Bud Taylor
intends to ignore the National Boxing
Commissions decision that he no longer
is to be recognized by that organization
as the worlds bantamweight champion.
II am puzzled and surprised at the
N. B. A. action" he said today. They
did the same thing to Mickey Walker
and Sammy Mandell. but notice they
still are the middleweight and light
weight champs just the same"
Evening star., 1928-05-19
C0EN EVEN WITH TlLDEN
IN AF0UR-SET STRUGGLE

ST. LOUIS. May 10 Upl.-"mnicr~
Coen. the Kansas City tennis PLAYER.
was matched against George Lott. Chi
cago star. for the opening match of
the fourth Gays Davis Cup trials here
today, Coen yesterday forced William Il
Ttlden. Philadelphia. 10 extend himself
in four sets Of match that was called
because Of darkness.
The Kansas City youth made TilCfen
put out his best efforts and each toNS
two of the four sets
Evening star., 1928-05-19
GALLAGHER Is MATCHED
WITH KNOCKOUT WARREN

Marty Gallagher, John Blick's heavy
weight boxing luminary. has been
matched TO meet Ad Warren. Southern
knockout king, at Greensboro, N. c..
May 80.
Warren is a former University OF
North Carolina ring star and is rated
as the best man Marty has been booked
to meet.
Gallagher and Ray Bowen are work
ing out here daily under Trainer
Frankie Mann.
Evening star., 1928-05-19
BIG LEAGUE LEADERS
the Associated Press

Hg the Associated Press,
AMERICAN.
Ratting--Kress, Browns, .a96.
Runs--Ruth, Yanks. 3b.
Runs batted in--~Ituth. Yanks, 20.
HitA~-Rice, Tigers, 40.
D0ubles---Nieusel, Yanks. ~,
TFipies~--Rice. Senator's kegan. Red
SOx, s.
IIOrners~-~Rulh. Yanks, IL.
stolen baaes~~-lsarrett, White s0K
MeNeeiy. Browns, q,
Pitching~~Pipgras Yanks. won o
lost 0.
NATIONAL.
BattIng--Ca Reds, .lIa.
IIuns--~DOuthit, Cards, 70.
Runs batted in--Frisch, Cards, ~
Htts-~DOuthit, Cards, 81,
D0ubies-~Trayn0r Piratesi Bottom
lfy, Cards, ~.
TFipies--I,, Wanar, Pirates, u.
H0ners,-~ TilasOnette, Robins, y,
st0len bases--.FriAeh, Cards, p,
Pitehlng-claak Robins won Il lost !
Evening star., 1928-05-19
So HOUR SWIM is GOAL
OF MYRTLE HUODLEST0N

CHICAGO. May 70 lsA.---NIrS. Myrtle
HuddleSton of Nation, III, is OF on
another attempt 70 break the world
record for nonstop tank swimming
which was established hv Lotta Moore
Schocmmel at Miami Beach, Fla. last
Winter, The present record Is 81
hours
Mrs, HuddleStcn Is swimming in che
Lincoln Park West Hotel pool, she en-
tered the water at 1880 last night and
hopes 10 swim continuously fer so
hours, she held the old record ef 81
hours,
Evening star., 1928-05-19
PARE IN TWO FINALS
IN RICHMOND TENNIS

RICHMOND Va, May lo.~~Emmett
Pare, Georgetown University student,
will play in both singles and doubles
finals OF the Old Dominion tennis tour
nament here today.
He will meet John Doeg far-oohst
net star. IN singles, having defeated
Frank Shields Of New York. heavy
favorite. yesterday, 1913, SO and o--~d,
Teamed with Tom Mangan, Pare aided
In eliminating Bob Considine and Al
Gore, also of Washington. yesterday
Ga and Ga. Gregory Mangan and
Aiphonso Smith will face Pare and Tom
Mangan
Doeg defeated Gregory ManGan yes
terday. rs. "a, rs, In the singles
seml-finalA
Evening star., 1928-05-19
LEAD OF PAYNE CUT
AS RACE NEARS END
b sbe Ashoe sfee Press

b ehe Assoa sfee Press
WEIstSYITJ.E y. Y. May ia
-Four hundred mics from New York.
the enc 81 The Foao. e &. I9yls's trans
continental 6efDyi2ts To-Day had Bath.
n y. 81 miles 10 tke east, their goal
before nigiglfaA
F1fty-fige o4gl0Hefs, only ~ u wilom
VIII share IL t1e prize moYley of &ss 500.
still we're Ia the running when the
BeveTty~siEtf stop of the tour was made
here yesterday
Andrew Payne CisreunoFe. OEia youth
yetaine1 his aGlo Oh first place. al
though MS lead had bern clipped ~
q little more than IL hours by John
Eaio Of Pas6ale. ii j who holds second
place
Evening star., 1928-05-19
NAVY AND HOPKINS
PART IN LACROSSE
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
ANNAPOLIS, Md. May I9.--Explain-
ing that Johns Hopkins officials would
not accede to a three-year eligibility
clause In the making of contracts. Lieut.,
Comdr O. o. Kessing, graduate mani
ager of the athletics at the Naval Acad-
eny has announced that the Navy
would not schedule the Baltimore insti-
tuition in lacrosse next year
Although the Midshipmen ! have
men in their annual meeting last week,
Condr Kessing said that Navy would
not sign again because the Blue Jays
had refused 10 limit the number OF years
Of competition of players to three
seasons.
Evening star., 1928-05-19

High team sets-FraukiNs II 6tal. SOS:
Il 1881 $40
HIGH team games-ouartermasiers 1917
SIS: Barheites fS04l. SIS; Fort Humphries
t5S1l. $40
Hish averages-Faunee. SIC: Curtin. ss /;
Matson, SS
Snares-Sehntt. SI2: Arey, So: BurKe, IS
Htgh sets--Husied Sl2; Blumenthal. SIS
Geisler &S
Strikes--McCurdy. SIG. Eimhsl So: Nc.
Carten and Hamann. tiel. IS each.
High individual games-Frey. &l3. Hur.
ley. SS: nennison SIS.
tNo individual could receive more than
one individual prixe.l
Evening star., 1928-05-19
MEET rs POSTPONED.

Their track meet halted by rain yek~
4eroay. Virginia Avenue Playground
athletes viii haze the events Monday
when Plsza division ati1letes also viii
Jaoid their meet. Both VIII take plsce
on Plaza field Winners ~ the rlsetA
viii quality f0r tie city championship
fessS for elementary s6lloql boys ~ be
heId Mas 20 by the Municipal Pay
grounds Department.
Evening star., 1928-05-19
RAY AND De MAR HEAD
260 IN MARATHON TEST

NEW YORK, May 10 tAn).-~+Two rum
ners who are almost certain of places
on the American Olympic team we're
thon race today. Joie Ray formerly
Americas best miller, is starting the sec
ond marathon nt his career In hopes Of
making his trip to Amsterdam sure,
while Clarence DE Mar the Melroae,
Mass, veteran, has covered the long
distance almost too many times to
count,
When the entries eloAed a60 names
we're On The llst Of pEQFpelllys ssagllTk
Evening star., 1928-05-19
Fights Last Night

~ lhe Arsaeiaisd ptess
LOUISVILLE, Ky. Tommy Loughran,
light heavyweight champion, defeated
Joe sekyra. Dayton fi0j joey Medill,
Chicago. snd Jackie Dugan, Louisville,
6rew kl0l.
Evening star., 1928-05-19
CARDS GET COLLEGIAN.

FLORENCE. S. c.. May 10 Upl.--
Charley Wilson, Presbyterian College
base ball captain, will leave shortly to
Join the ST. Louis Cardinals. Wilson
made the announcement while ON a
visit to Florence.
Evening star., 1928-05-19

Runs-SIanker. SPOTS. Flbelhach. Hck-
man. Jones t@i Follard Two-hase hits
SPOTS Jones. Sacrifice hlt-Warthen FIRST
base on bails--0f Folliard ! of Madigan
; Struck out--By Follard. 5: Hit by
pitched hall--By Madigan Hickman
Foiliard 10 Spotts 20 Tips Eigelhach 10
White to SPOTS; White tn .Spoits. Left on
hases-M aryland. 4. w. and l.. =.
Evening star., 1928-05-19
TEXAS LEAGUE.

NaH AHion4o IBiias /
Houston 3 Fort Worth.
Nieh3ta talIe q Beaumont r.
5bteA eB1rt r 4 Wan1 40
Evening star., 1928-05-19
NEBRASKA IS FAvORITE.

LINCOLN. Nebr., May 10 Hf.-The
University Of Nebraska vas a slight IA
Torite in the twenty-first annual Mis-
souri, Valley track and field champion
ships today as result OF having quail
flied 10 men for the championship
events.
Evening star., 1928-05-19
BARBETTES ANNEX WAR "
DEPARTMENT LOOP FLAG

~ ARBETTES landed the gonfalon
- in War Department League
Fort Humphreys was second, four
D games behind the winner. Faunce
OF Barbettes and Hustled OF
Quartermasters were leading individual
performers.
Evening star., 1928-05-19
HOLLAND TENNIS VICTOR

hOORDWYIf, Holland. May 10 L4').
Holland took a lead over Hungary IN
the tiFgt match of their keeond~ronnd
Davis Cup tie when II. Thinner won
easily from IT, Takack, Ga, 60, 6--wl
Evening star., 1928-05-19

LIE ABReies = Missions /.
DaflsbS : Eeatlls q
HaB ~ an0iscB q Hgiik Nbgd i
ssfgaHsi4lg 5 Portland. 4
Evening star., 1928-05-19
W WEeTERn LEAGUE.

Des No5Hs~ ~ TglEa u
Wsllta Denver u
AHsFjlig 4 Pueblo. e.
ON 8hA JktshDna CitF postponed tsip
Evening star., 1928-05-19
COLLEGE BASE BALL.

Maryland. e-s; Washington and Lee,
f~a e.
Union. 81 Amherst, Q.
West Virginia. Ii Greensenrg (fenn,
Ieaguel. =, a.I
Swarthmare. 4. Snsauehanna. = @.T
Washington College. 3: ST. johns OF
Annapolis. g. v.s
Evening star., 1928-05-19

F0H IeaHaerdsie 3, OFlauao 2
esni0fG Z Uss toBs Btann. 4.
Vest Pain bsses, ] !. nls1al q ia ~
tssG6Ky,
Evening star., 1928-05-19
VIRGINIA LEAGUE.
BLUE RIDGE LEAGUE.

kngfojk ss Kiei5Hiand a.3
Portsmouth Z Petersburg 2
Evening star., 1928-05-19
soUTHERN ASSOCIATION.

AtsA8ta z fhaft 4booRa. =
l.jf'le knfk n AFN Orleans
Memphis y Mobiie
Birmingham b Nashville
Evening star., 1928-05-19
MINOR LEAGUE RESULTS
INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE.

l3lHalp- , Montreal Z.
Toronto. Z Rochester 4
Reading -Jsrss,Y Tify-~HAiu.
Baltimore NJ NaFk--kain.
Evening star., 1928-05-19
g. W, HOLDING MEET.

George Washington UniverSityS an-
nual interclaSS track meet for men ana
women was 70 be held this afternoon
IN Eastern High School Stadium.
Evening star., 1928-05-19
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.

J'0lnflG. 2 Loa3Rvflle.
81 Paul 8 Ksusss City. s.
Milwaukee. =. Minneapolis >
Indianapolis CDiungfats@~~ Rain
Evening star., 1928-05-19
SECOND GAME.

tBatted for Radford IN seventh
NJ aryland ....... ! Q O q / 0-5
w. and L......... 0-@
Runs--McGann. Leschinsky Bromley
Hoffman. Kessler Tips FolliArtI Errors
Bromley Hoffman SPOTS Hickman stolen
hases-Bromley. McGann. Sacrifce-Me-
Gam. Struck out--By Radford. { by Mace,
2 FIRST base on balis-On Radford .: of
Mace = Hit by pitched hall--By. Mace
tBickuian Tinsl Balk-Radford, Left on
=es---Maryland 1 ". and l.. 1. Earned
runs--Mary land l. Passed ball-Bromley.
Evening star., 1928-05-19
THREEEYE LEAGUE.
FLORIDA STATE LEAGUE.

Au games postponed train ard ~
staeel
Evening star., 1928-05-19
YESTERDAYS RESULTS.
All games postponed. rain.
STANDING OF THE CI.URS.

GAMES TODAY.
BOSTON at Chicago.
Rklvn. at Cincinnati.
Phila. at Pittsburgh.
New York at ST. l.,
Evening star., 1928-05-19
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE

Essefsiosn ! aastinsbufF 2.
fsfbEFE rain
Evening star., 1928-05-19

GAMES TOMORROW
RaSton at Chicago.
Pittsburgh at Ciurin.
Phila. at BROOKLYN.
New York at 81. l..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-29
REEFS MAY HOLD
BODY Of BROOKS
Searchers Still Comb Florida
Coast in Hope Waves viii
Reveal Flyers Remains.

Tsy the Associated Press
MELBOURNE, Fla. February 20
CndiSnayed by their long unsuccessful
guest Searchers along the coast today
hoped the waves would cast ashore the
body Of Harry Brooks. chief test pilot
Of III eFord Motor Co. who plunged
With his small monoplane into the
ocean last Saturday.
Although. under ordinary circum-
stances. it was believed that the body
would have appeared yesterday. if it
ever was 10 appear at all. the theory
persisted that some Of the reef forma-
lions along the irregular beach may
have held the body hidden under water
and that the breakers would eventual
i bring II ShoreWard
Hope was fired for a time yesterday
when an object was sighted OF shore.
apparently a human body.
A Seaplane few over the spot where
the object was seen and buoy was
cropped. Boats reaching the spot
later. however. could discover no trace
Of the object which had appeared to
the watchers.
Plans were laid 10 continue the
search until all chance Of success had
vanished and citizens were planning
public funeral on the beach as a
tribute 10 the pilot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-29
BY the Assnciatci Press.

BY the Associated Press.
hartford, England. February 90
The Prince of Wales danced with two
attractive young dressmakers. one
blonde. the other brunette. last night
at the workingmen's club here.
It was terribly thrilling" to dance
with the prince. said Ivy Nesbit. blonde.
To Ivy Bentley brunette. it was
''dreadfully embarrassing Both came
through the experience with bushes
and smiles. however
The blonde Ivy declared that the
prince was a wonderful dancer. but that
she managed to keep step with him
and after the dance he gave me his
armchair of honor and asked me to
have cigaret'
The brunette Ivy was very shy at the
outset. but soon got the laugh on the
prince when he told her he couldn't
dance the Yale. because he was too
old. But. you are doing the Yale steps
now" Uttered brunette Ivy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-29
Prince of Wales at Workingmen' Ball
Dances With Two Charming Dressmakers

"Am really? Well, didn't know It,"
replied the prince.
The brunette Ivy then conf1ded that
she hated being stared at and said of
course, you are used to being stared at
because you are prince"
The prince laughed and said. well
II came here often people would soon
get used to seeing me and wouldn't
stare"
The prince spent part of the evening
In the bar chatting with the men. one
OF whom treated him to a glass of ale.
When the prince left, everybody
crowded around and tried to shake his
hand. Many succeeded and those who
failed consoled themselves by pattlng
him on the back.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-29
SCHOOL OFFICIALS TRIAL
IN CHICAGO NEARING END
Board of Education Considering
Charge of Pro-Britishism Against
Former Supt. McAndrew.
Rv the Associated Press,

Rv the Associated Press.
CHICAGO. February 29.-The Board
OF Education was called together today
for what may be the last session of
William McAndrew's long trial for in
Subordination and o-Britishism dur
ing his superintendency of city schools.
The trial was begun six months ago.
The former superintendent, whose con-
tract expired January 9. has not at
tended the trial for several weeks,
spending his time travelling and lee
turing. His attorneys said they would
require only an hour to present their
case
Selection of McAndrew's successor
has been postponed until completion
of the hearings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-29

secrecy. Father Tacchi-Venturi, Jesuit
scholar. was in the Santo Spirito Hos.
pital today. The priest. who has acted
as the chief negotiator between the
Vatican and the Fascist government on
tn Roman question, was stabbed in the
neck with paper cutter.
His assailant was arrested some time
after the attack, but little was divulged
by officials concerning him. although
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-29
Col. Haskell Reassigned.

Col. Ernest z. Haskell. Infantry. has
been relieved from duty with the Or
gained Reserves Of the 4th Corps Area
at Fort Mcpherson, Ga, and ordered
to Oklahoma City, Okla, for duty with
the Organized Reserves of the 9th
Corps Area.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-29

they assert that he has been convicted
In the italian courts for another offensc.
The porter OF the House of Jesuits,
where the attack occurred. told police
Sunday that we'll dressed man calling
himself de Angels" and saying he was
a bookkeeper insisted that he had urgent
reasons to speak with Father Tacchi-
Ventura
The porter replied that the priest was
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-29

busy and could not receive anybody
The visitor left, promising to return.
| Father Tacchi-Venturi suffered con-
siderable shock and was confined to his
bed for day. He was up and about
day later and then was taken to the
hospital for treatment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-29
Seret. RineholZ Retired.

First Sergt John Rineholz. Head
quarters Squadron. Air Corps, at Boil
Ing Field Anacostia. has been placed
On the retired list Of the Army at his
own request after more than 80 years
active military service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-29

Yale will offer religious courses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-29
PRELATE SECRETLY
STABBED IN NECK
Jesuit Scholar, Negotiator Between
Vatican and Fascist Government
in Italy, Mysteriously Assaulted.

By tho Associated Press
ROME. February 29.--Victim of an
assault which Is surrounded by a veil of
Evening star., 1928-12-11
FALLS CHURCH DENIED
APPEAL IN TAX SUIT

Special Dispatch to The Star.
FAIRFAX, Va, December 11.-H.
Steward Jones, clerk of the Supreme
Court of the State of Virginia, has writ
ten to officials of Fairfax County and
the town of Falls Church that the
towns appeal for rehearing in the
suit against the supervisors has been
denied by the Court of Appeals.
This suit was filed by the Town Coun-
Gil against the assessment on town real
estate of taxes to pay the $262,000 bond
issue for two roads in Falls Church dis
trict. The decision ends a controversy
which has waged for almost two years.
The original petition from the town was
refused by the late Judge Samuel Brent
judge of the Circuit Court, from whose
decision the town appealed to the Cir
cult Court. Two months ago the coun-
Gil authorized its attorneys, Amos
Crounse and l.. G. McNemar, to appeal
to the court for rehearing. The de-
cision just handed down sets prece-
dent for action by supervisors in all
sections of the State. The supervisors
of Fairfax County were represented by
Commonwealth: Attorney Wilson M
Farr and F. S. McCandlish.
Evening star., 1928-12-11
MISS PORTER, IN D. c., CONSIDERS
ACTION AGAINST MILLIONAIRE
Atlanta Dancer Declares At
tempt Was Made to
"Victimize" Her.
Indignant Over Publicity in
Connection With c. p.
WhiteheaG's Yacht.

Though Miss Frances Porter. the o.
year-old Atlanta dancer, whose depar-
ture from Havana aboard the yacht
Malvern, was arranged by the Cuban
government, came directly to the Capt.
tai with the preannounced intention
of placing the affair in the hands of
the proper authorities" she said today
that she had not determined just what
shape her complaint would take. but
indicated that she would remain In
Washington long enough to invoke a
review of the case.
Miss Porter arrived here early yes
terday by train from Key West, Fla,
very indignant over what she described
as an attempt to "victimize" her on the
part of C. P. tConkey) Whitehead of
Atlanta, millionaire owner Of the 100
foot auxiliary yacht on which Miss
Porter remained in state of virtual
siege for week.
Has Not Consulted Lawyer.
The dancer tearfully admitted today
she had consulted neither lawyer nor
friends as to what steps she would take.
asserting she wished only to vindicate
herself and to publicly refute the
ridiculous" charges of Whitehead's
that she had stuck pins in him, and
struck him over the head with high
heeled slipper.
But Conkey never would have COM
planned to the Cuban authorities If he
hadn't been drinking!" cried Miss Por-
ter.
"A policeman came and took me
ashore. I was frightened and ran
out of the police station. And who
should follow and catch me but the
chauffeur.
After that they sent me to the
American hospital, and, next day. al
lowed me to return to the yacht.
went on board and dared them all to
follow. Conkey and the chauffeur
stayed ashore"
Skipper Under Orders.
The Malverns skipper received his
clearance papers December z, with the
proviso that he land Miss Porter on
American soil. Accordingly, the yacht,
Evening star., 1928-12-11
COMMITTEE PASSES
SHIP REPAIR BILLS
House Naval Group Also Ap'
proves Change in Marine
Promotion System.

BY the Associated Press.
The House naval committee yesterday
approved three bills to authorize in
creases in appropriations for construc-
ton and repairs to naval battleships
and submarines.
The measures, all sponsored by Chair
man Britten, include one authorizing an
increase from $13,150,000 to l3,600, 900
in the cost of the modernization Of the
battleships Oklahoma and Nevada, an
other for a $4,000 increase to 100000
already authorized for alterations to the
battleship California and third bill to
increase the limitation of $5'300,000
placed on each of two fleet submarines
being constructed to $6,650, 900 each.
Another bill approved by the commit
tee would abolish the system of pro-
noting Marine Corps officers by senior
ity and adopt the selection method used
by the Navy. It would provide for five
instead of three major generals and
five instead of six brigadier generals, as
at present, and also would increase the
number of colonels, lieutenant colonels
and majors in the corps. The number
of captains and lieutenants, however,
would be materially reduced under the
measure.