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Evening star., 1928-04-02

tails of the transaction and that Sim
clair and himself did not enter in the
deal until the day the lease was signed.
April 7. 1922 Even then Fall said, Sin
clair accepted the lease only after con-
siderable argument, when he (FalD in
sisted on larger royalties for the Gov
ernment.
Tells of Ranch Deal.
The $233, 1000 was paid by the wealthy
oil man, Fall insisted, for one-third IN
terest in his Tres Ritos ranch. in New
Mexico. The former Secretary OF the
Interior also contended that the ranch
deal was not started until after the oil
lease was signed.
While it was not mentioned IN the
deposition proceedings. M. T. EVerhart
Falls son-in-law, testified before the
Senate Oil committee that when SIN
clair made the payment for third IN
tereSt in the ranch, the stock certlflcates
were turned over to him (Everhartl, as
trustee for the oil man. Later Mark B
Thompson. attorney for Fall, became
secretary of the Tres Ritos Co., and In
1924 sent Sinclair his certificate, show
ing he owned O third interest in the
ranch for three years.
Sinclair is expected to produce this
certificate during his trial in Washing
ton. Thompson. subpoenaed as a Gov
ernment witness, left for Washington
last night, taking the Ranch Co. rec
ords. It was said that the certificate
was not sent to Sinclair before 1924,
because the stock had been deposited
as collateral for loan.
Fall closed his crosS-eXamination
with the declaration that the Senate
oil committee was not fair in its treat
ment of the investigation and "was not
intended to be fair"
Enjoys Cross-Examination.
While the 67-year-old former cabinet
official appeared weak as the proceed
ings drew to a close, he seemed to enjoy
the cross-examination. Once when DR..
Stafford approached him he exclaimed;
Get away, doctor, and let me alone;
am having more fun than in years.
Evening star., 1928-04-02
APRIL PRIMARIES
EXPECTED TO SHOW
CONVENTION TREND
Continued from First Page)

| Democratic candidate to file an entry
| in Michigan. while the Republican, field
was left uncontested to Herbert Hoover.
Due to the peculiar situation existing
this year there was move to cancer
today's primary election. The attorney
general ruled that 1t must be held. Nu-
merous local issues to be decided are
expected to bolster the vote.
While only the names of Smith and
Hoover are written on the ballots voters
are permitted TO scratch these entries
and substitute names of other preferred
candidates. Political leaders were Of
the opinion this technicality may have
n bearing on the Democratic balloting
as some sentiment in favor of Senator
Thomas Walsh of Montana has cropped
up among the followers of the late
Senator Woodbridge N. Ferris.
Republican factioniStS, on the other
hand, have been virtually unanimous
in favor of Hoover'S candidacy.
While the election itself is race
practically decided before 1t is run,
the real presidential preference CAM
paign will await the district and State
party conventions, at which delegates
to the national meeting will be selected.
These delegates are morally but not
legally bound to carry out the dictates
of the electorate as delivered In the
primary election today, and the fight
win revolve around appointment of per-
sons who will stand pat" until the
candidates to whom they are pledged
release them.
A group of Detroit Republicans re-
Gently charged that a move was afoot
to stack the party's delegation with
members who would vote for Hoover on
the first few ballots. thus carrying out
their pledge to the electorate. and then
switch to another candidate. The
charge was contained in an injunction
proceeding in q county court against
Milton Carmichael and John Haggerty,
Detroit leaders, which was dismissed.
Evening star., 1928-04-02
WILLIAMS INSTALLED
AS COURT AUDITOR
Chief Justice Mccoy and Others
Extend Best Wishes to
New Official.

George Francis Williams, the new
auditor of the District supreme Court,
was indicted into Office today at a
meeting of the court In general term.
The oath of office was administered by
Chief Justice Walter I. Mccoy in the
presence o: the other justices, a num-
Der of lawyers and several members of
the class of 1886 of Washington High
School. of which Mr.. Williams had been
q former president.
The chief justice extended to the new
auditor the best wishes Of the court
for a successful administration Of his
office.
The first session of the new auditors
court" was later held in his hearing
room where was assembled the members
of his high school class and several
lawyers extending to him their con-
gratulations Mr. Williams desk was
adorned with two large floral baskets
sent with the compliments of his for
mer classmates and from the Lincoln
National Bank of which he has been
general counsel and trust officer Con-
gratulatory speeches were made by Full
ton Lewis, Charles H. Bates and others,
Evening star., 1928-04-02
HITS RETIREMENT BILL.
Minority Report Charges Discrimi
nation Against Enlisted Men.

~ the Associated Press.
A minority report charging tnat tne
Tyson emergency officers retirement
bill would discriminate against the rank
and file Of the enlisted men Of the
world War vas filed In the House To-
dzy by Representatives Vincent re-
publican. Michigan. and Rankin. Demo
crat. Mississippi. The veterans COM
n1ittee has reported the bill by vote
o. 10 z. =. 4,
Those Of us who are opposed 10 u
we're again denied hearings on Ihe
proposition and for that reason are un-
sble 10 give the members OF the HOUSE
the benefit of the information 10 wnicn
they are entitled" the minority repor'
4, held that the proposed legislation
would grant pensions Of from $S5 N
szTs q month 70 men many OF wnon
are now drawing salaries from the Fed-
erai Government all the way up N
$4,000 a year~-and possibly more
Rankin appeared today before tts
House rules committee 10 oppose the
granting of a rule 10 put the Tyson
Fi,zRerald bin through. The measure
would grant 10 disabled emergency ON
, GERS Of the World War the same retire
nent rights as are held Py Regular
Army officers.
Evening star., 1928-04-02
SMYRNA IN TERROR
OAS QUAKES RESUME
Natives Flee HomeS-Gov-
bernment Begins Work of
Rescue and Relief.
Ey the Associated Press.

Ey the Associated Press.
CONSTANTINOPLE. April Am
other series of earthquake shocks struck
the historic city of Smyrna this morn
ins. increasing the terror Of the popu-
latlon which was barely recovering from
an earthquake Saturday, which caused
heavy loss of life.
The first shock today, Slight one,
was felt at 6 am. and this was iollowco
BY a succession of eight shocks, which
sent the boldeSt who had returned TO
their houses fleeing TO the hills again.
Geysers Appear in Gulf.
The appearance Of geysers i'll the
Culf of Smyrna added TO terrifying phe-
.,oraena which had marked the preced-
ing quake and spread further panic
among the population, which is camping
In the fields and hills.
Latest reports placed the dead at
q and the injured at 1885, A total Of
a7o buildings have been destroyed aud
the DAMAGE is estimated at S2,0oo,uoo.
The earthquake did not 2ouch The Ia
nous antiques at Pergamum aud IN the
museum at Smyrna.
ne 1lTk1Skl CsfNAAASN SSAAN WV ~~N'
Aneora to SMYRNA for relief WORK.
The Red Crescent Society, which has
hsen uinched financially since the
abolition Of the caliphate by the re-
puhlic cut of the annual gifts OF NIL
lions of Noslems in India. managed 10
send 1000 tents. food and meolcai sup
niles to assist the thousands OF nome
less peasants.
Americans Escape.
The American consul at Smyrna to-
today telegraphed there were no amer
ican casualties.
An offlcial report said villages were
DESTROYED and IL villages damaged, q,
All unsteady houses were demollSneo
hv the authorities of Smyrna to pre-
vent another catastrophe. The popuia-
ton prowled the streets, many IN scant
attire and all fearing TO re-enter tnelr
demolished homes in search OF clothing.
At Karshiouaya is houses were oe-
stroyed and 100 damaged.
There were several victims at Toroah
where every house was IN ruins. a
thousand homeless peasants crouched
among the debris. According to Moslem
custom, they buried their dead imme-
iistely. Then they turned their races
toward Mecca and prayed TO ALen,
waiting with Oriental resignation Tor
what might befan them, as intermittent
tremors continued.
Storm Precedes Quake.
Ten persons were killed at Baindir
Three MOSQUES and several other build
fnrs were damaged at Minnenhette.
witnesses said the earthquake was
preceded by an electrical storm and the
waters of the Gulf of Smyrna rose and
wnirled and receded while the terror
stricken populace knelt in prayer.
There was a brief period OF silence
and then came the first shock and with
q roaring rumble eight others followed
ct short intervals.
Evening star., 1928-04-02
GAS ATTENDANTS FINED.

Five filling station operators were
fined total of $500 in Police Court late
Saturday afternoon on charges OF giving
short measure, as a result OF the ac-
tivities during the last four days In
spectors James T. Townsend and w. c.
Diller.
Those fined were Douglass Henry. en-
ployed at the filing station at Third
and Massachusetts avenue: Kenneth
Lee Armstrong an operator at the same
station; Harley Clapsaddle and Tin4c-
thy Mcdowell. both employed at Four
teenth and S streets. and Ivan A. Osler
at Connecticut avenue and Ordway
street,
Evening star., 1928-04-02
FUNERAL COSTS DROP.

Correspondence OF the Associated Press.
LIVERPOOL.-Englis funeral costs
are much lower than average expenses
which a recent inquiry showed as pre-
vailing In the United States.
The cost of an ordinary. average fu-
neral" according to an official Of the
British Undertakers Association, ranges
from $50 TO $50.
This oficial and the representative
OF a social work organization agree that
the present tendency In Britain is for
funerals to become simpler. Among
poorer classes there has long been a dis
position TO make funerals as elaborate
as possible, the social worker added,
but this idea is losing its hold.
Evening star., 1928-04-02
RIFT SEEN IN MAINE.
Row Over Mrs. Pattangall Endangers
Solid Smith Delegation.


WATERvILLE. Me-, April 2 tp.--A
rift in q prospective 100 per cent Smith
delegation from Maine to the Demo-
cratic convention last night appeared
imminent as Maine Democrats we're
preparing to assemble mere for their
biennial convention tomorrow.
Some party leaders were said to be
n1arshalling their defenses against Mrs.
william r. Pattangall. Maine member
of the Democratic women's committee
for nine years and an avowed candidate
for delegate to the Houston convention.
Objections to the election Of Mrs. Pat
tangall. an uncompromising dry" ap-
peared based on her opposition to the
candidacy of Alfred E. Smith OF New
York for the presidential nomination.
Other leading Democrats, however,
expressed belief that Mrs. Pattangall
would be elected without opposition. II
was understood she would support the
candidacy Of Senator Walsh Of Mon
tana II selected.
The Democrats Tuesday viii choose
four delegates at large, eight district
delegates and alternates and nominate
six presidential electors.
The party platform will stress the oil
scandals. the State committee has de-
cided.
Evening star., 1928-04-02
Births Reported.

The following births have been reporte
TO the Health Department in the past .
hours:
Lewis and Gladys Biauth girl.
Thomas and Martha Blunt, girl.
James r. and Iva N. Rhodes girl,
Telcmakos and Arsinoe Lampiris. boy.
Enos j. and Florence Kitchen. hoy.
Martin and I.iiiian Mitchell, girl.
George and Esther Hughes, boy
William E.. and Winnie Atlee. girl.
Hyman and Leah Cohn hoy.
Wilhert J., and Susan n, Robertson. boy.
William II. and Alice olmstcad. boy.
Walter c. and Amy NJ Miller. girl.
Harold and Marion +. Goldstone boy.
Lewis Gard Beatrice. Nickens. girl.
John and Ella Catcher. girl.
John and Elsie Wanamaker girl.
William S. and Annie Brooks, boy,
Reginald G. and Florine Smith. girl.
Liston and Catherine NJ Newkirk. girl
Harry I, and Lillian B., Hansbury. boy
Floyd NJ, and Mopeil G, Putnam. girl
Ayoob N. and Souraya RiZik. girl.
Harry and Fannie Levy girl.
William and Lillian Stearns girl
William and Mary A. Hamlin. hoy.
Ernest and Maude A. Young girl.
Evening star., 1928-04-02

Charles F. Consaul, J. Harry Cunning
ham, John Joy Edison, E. c. Graham,
George w. Offutt. Samuel j. Prescott,
Ben T. Webster and Francis r. Weller.
The alternate delegates were selected
as follows: J. Leo Kolb. Paul B. Crome-
lin, George Pitt, George @. Shinn,
Frank p. Leetch, Joshua Evans. jr.,
Jesse C. Adkins. Stephen E. Kramer and
David NJ. Lea.
Mr.. Edison, a director of the Board Of
Trade. is treasurer of the national
chamber.
Evening star., 1928-04-02
ARREST FOLLOWS RAID.
Georgia M. Wilson Charged With
Illegal Possession of Liquor.

In house at 2218 NJ street, entered
Saturday afternoon by Sergt. George NJ.
Little's police liquor squad on a search
warrant, 20 half-gallon jars full of al
legged corn whisky were found in trap
in the floor. and Georgia Matilda Will
son. IS years old, was arrested on
charge of illegal possession of liquor
She was later released on $500 bond
for her appearance in Police Court
Saturday. The officers conducting the
raid were Sergt Little. Leo Murray
and Revenue Agent r. F. Cornett,
Evening star., 1928-04-02
Hungary Accepts Probe Plan

BUDAPEST Hungary, April z I'm
TIE Hungarian government has zc'
cepted 3 proposal by the Rnmsniar
government that a miEed commission
u inquiry Investigate recent incident
on ths frontier during which num-
ber of Rungarians gathering wood were
reported " have been fred on by Eu-
naanlan frontier guards One Hungarian
wss kilied
Evening star., 1928-04-02
Rev. John Roach Straton, in Auto
Accident, Prays Standing on Head

which was thus IniEaeulously opened,
and 10 her life was saved"
DR. Etraton said he prayed while
standing on his head when the car
overturned,
The accident happened on their trip
back 70 New York from San jose,
Calf, where Dr. Gtrat0n had been
IN sn exchange Of puplits with Rev,
William Kenny N, Towner
DR.. Etrat0n, while on the subject
of automobiles, said he was probably
the first pastor In the United States
and IN the world. perhaps." 70 own
ga automobile.
Evening star., 1928-04-02
ALLEGED LIQUOR SEIZED.
Police Capture Ten Cases Described
as Corn Whisky.

Ten cases of alleged corn whisky were
seized and a colored man arrested by
two officers of the second precinct early
this morning after they had watched
the unloading of truck in rear OF
1910 New Jersey avenue.
AS the officers. j. M. Wilson and G
L. Carder, approached, the driver saw
them and Immediately threw his ma
chine into gear and sped away before
the police could reach him. The colored
man, who gave his name as William
Arthur Thompson of the New Jersey
avenue address, was cornered in a shed
in rear of the house. He was charged
with Illegal possession and transporta-
ton of liquor.
Evening star., 1928-04-02

~ the hssociatsd Ffess.
NEW YORK, Apfii 2,-~Thf Rev, Dr.
John Roach Etrston thinks he has
"eyideqlce that there are angels watch
Ing over Us" lie told his C0ngrega-
ton at Cavalry Baptist Church of an
automobile accident ut Okialloms City
March n
The door of my automobile he
raid, was snatched open by some un~
fsen power, although IT had been fast
closed and locked, end the dear vile
rno faithful child of God who waE al
Is Hnee! Ka6 thrown out that door.
Evening star., 1928-04-02
WEEK END DRY Arrests.
II Charged With Sale, Possession
and Transporting.

Seyenty-one charges OF sale. posses
sion and transporting intoxicants were
preferred against persons arrested dur
ing the 4s hours ended at 8 o'clock this
morning. Arrests for lntoxication dur
ing the two-day period totaled 40. and
two persons were arrested on charges Of
driving automobiles while under the
influence Of liquor.
Seizures by the police liquor squads
during the 4s hours included 500 gal
Ions Of mash, 637 quarts OF whisky, IL
quarts Of gin, one stiIl and two auto
mobiles
Evening star., 1928-04-02

merce for the To-
cal trade body, was
announced tod y
by Ed W IN c.
Graham. president
of the organization.
Mr.. Murphy sue
ceeds w. w. Ever
EFT, first vice presi-
dent Of the board.
E. F. Coliaday
was named alter
nate national coun-
cilor for the ma
eional convention
of the u nit e d
States Chamber at
its coming session
and the following
we're named dele
gates: Arthur Carr,
Evening star., 1928-04-02

through diplomatic inquiries made by
the Abyssinian government.
Now royal honors await him at the
yadquarters of the legion here, which
he is expected to reach very soon from
the post where he has been helping
to guard the Spanish zone from rebel
incursions.
Evening star., 1928-04-02
PREDICTS FURTHER SHOCKS.
Seismologist Says Fresh Disturbance Is
Due Wednesday.

FAENZA, Italy, April 2 tP.--New
and extremely violent earthquake shocks
are imminent, especially IN Southeast
ern Asia and the southern European
MEDITERRANEAN district. Rapnael ben-
dandi. seismologist. said TODAY.
He predicted big disturbance Iot
wednesdav and a repetition on the
night Of April to April 10.
He forecast lighter tremors IN North
wegnsrn Mexico and the Kamchatka
Peninsula. Siberia, and even sligntcr
volcanic activity IN the Andes
Evening star., 1928-04-02
COLLEGE STAFF SAFE.
Faculty Of United States Institution at
SMYRNA Escapes in Quake.

~
BOSTON, April 2 CP.-AH MEM
bers OF the staff Of the lnterna1ionai
College at Smyrna escaped INJURY M
the earthquake which caused neavy nSA
of life in the city SATURDAY the % %AInsI-
scar1 hoard cf commissioners for foreign
missions was notified today in a cable
crano from Rev. Lee Vrooman, dean
IF the college. The college buildings
we're somewhat damaged.
Besides Mr.. and Mrs. Vroonan. VINO
sre natives of Maine, other Americans
on the staff include President Cass a;
Reed Of Whittier. Calf; Prof. Samuel
I. Caldwell Of North Carolina anc
Prof. Caleb L. Lawrence.
The college, which was founded py
the American board as a missionary
institution. has an enrolment OF zoo
of whom 24S are Moslems.
Evening star., 1928-04-02
World Cyclists Leave Chile.

AFRICA, Chile, April CP.-A British
Indian bicyclist named Djaver and an
Austrian rider named Gustav Szartanik
left here for La Paz. Bolivia, which they
hope to reach by April 13. They are
on a world bike tour. having left Bonn
bay in January. 1924. They claim TO
have covered IS $50 kilometers.
Evening star., 1928-04-02
Tribute to Austrian Monarchy.

VIENNA, April 2 CD.-Monarchical
sentiment was revived In Vienna yes
terday, when q massive marble cross
was unveiled at st. Michaeps Church
in commemoration Of the late Emperor
Karl, whom Austrian royaliSts call
"the Martyr King"
Evening star., 1928-04-02
MURPHY is APPOINTED
COUNCILLOR TO CHAMBER
Colladay Named Alternate-Dele-
gates to Convention Are
Designated.

Appointment of E. J. Murphy, second
vice president of the Washington Board
Of Trade, to be national councillor to
the United States Chamber of Com
Evening star., 1928-04-02

The Almanac de Gotha gives Tajari
Makonnen as heir to the throne and
regent. He was born in 1891. He is
married and has five children.
Evening star., 1928-04-02

A card party for the benefit of st.
AIMS Infant Asylum viii be given
April IL. Sis pm, at Dupont STUDIO
Dupont Circle.
Eugene Meyer. Federal Farm Loan
commissioner. win be honor guest anc
speaker at the luncheon meeting OF the
, yale Club Of washington April 3
Miss Mabel r. Boardman. who was
scheduled TO speak. has been forced to
cancel her engagement on account OF
her mothers illness.
Joshua Evans. jr., chairman OF the
board Of the Better Business Bureau
win address the washington Advertis-
| ing Club tomorrow. 1880 pm. at Har-
vey's. Subject, "A Bankers Views on
| Advertising"
The Catholic Daughters OF America
will give q banquet Easter Sunday at
the willard Hotel. No reservations
win be accepted after April 3.
The Civitan Club will meet for
| luncheon tomorrow, 1880. In the La
Fayette Hotel gold room.
The Argonaut Club will have lunch
con meeting tomorrow. 1880 pm, al
the Hamilton Hotel.
The sales managers division. Real
Estate Board, viii give a luncheon to-
morrow, 1880 pm. at Hotel Hamilton
The Columbia Heights Citizens AS
sociation will meet tomorrow. 3 pm:
| in auditorium of Wilson Normal School
Nomination OF officers z. j. Newcomh
VIII speak on The Working OF the
rzoavd nf p1ihlic Welfare"
Lincoln Post. No. .. O. A. r.. will
meet wednesday, 2 pm, at O. A. II
Hall.
The Welsh Society viii meet tomor-
row, 8 pm. at Wilson Normal School
Program and refreshments All Welsh
people invited.
The Peabody Hilton p. T. A. meet.
| ing scheduled for tomorrow afternoon
| has been postponed on account OF the
death Of Miss Alice Deal, principal OF
Columbia Junior High School.
Evening star., 1928-04-02

A meeting OF the Allied Irish -Ameri-
can Societies of the District viii be
held, O'Clock, at the Maydower Hotel.
Election Of an advisory committee. An
drew I. Hickey, chairman.
Evening star., 1928-04-02

The James A. Delano Post. No. l,
American Legion, meets tonight at 337
K street, 8 O'Clock
Evening star., 1928-04-02
FUTURE.

The Mississippi State Society viii
meet, April 3, $50 pm. at the Wash
ington Club, i7o1 K street. Missis-
sippians and their friends invited.
Evening star., 1928-04-02
ROYAL HEIR ENROLLED
IN MILITARY SERVICE
Abyssinia's Future King Listed as
Private in Spanish Legion Under
Assumed Name.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
TETUAN, Spanish Morocco, April 2.
The heir to the Abyssinian
throne is serving in the Spanish For
eign Legion as private under an
assumed name, 1t became known here
yesterday.
His identity was revealed only
Evening star., 1928-04-02
,Uih the pleated waistband

New! No, newest" is the word, for
this model made its appearance after
the Spring styles had been proclaimed.
Of English inspiration, designed espe-
cially for young men. But we predict
that many men of more mature years
will be unable to resist such smartness,
dash and individuality You may
choose FROM
Evening star., 1928-04-02

With a drop in the cost Of living in
Hungary. savings deposits are increas-
ing.
Evening star., 1928-04-02

The Western Reserve Alumni Asso-
ciation will have q dinner meeting 1880
O'Clock at the Hamilton Hotel.
Evening star., 1928-04-02
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.
TODAY

The Kenilworth Citizens Associa-
ton viii meet tonight. william A.
Roberts. vice chairman public utility
committee Of Federation Of Citizens
Associations. will speak on the street
and merger questions.
Evening star., 1928-04-02

This newest addition to the sub
marine flotilla is 38l feet long, has a
maximum breadth Of 33 feet ia
inches, with surface displacement of
2.87S tons. Her contract speed calls
for IS knots on the surface and 8 sub
merged She is equipped with Diesel
engines of 1880 horsepower and Will
carry crew of s officers and 80 men,
The construction of the vessel was
authorized by the acts of Congress Of
Evening star., 1928-04-02

August 90. 1915, and May %, 1924. The
construction was assigned to the Ports
mouth Navy Yard on July l8, 1924. The
vessel was launched on November 8 of
last year and was christened by Mrs.
Phillip Mason Sears, jr., daughter OF
Rear Admiral William D. Mac
Dougall, commandant of the Ports
mouth Yard. The ship has been placed
in command of Lieut.. Comdr. w. M
Ouipley.
Evening star., 1928-04-02

Northwest Suburban Citizens Asso-
ciation viii meet April at the Janney
School.
Evening star., 1928-04-02
FALL SAYS 3 U. S.
OFFICIALS ADVISED
"M'LEAN LETTER.

Continued from First Page.)
Evening star., 1928-04-02

A card party for the benefit OF st.
AIMS Infant Asylum will be given
April IL. Sis pm, at Dupont Studio,
Duuont Circle.
Evening star., 1928-04-02

The Welsh Society viii meet tomor-
row, 8 pm. at Wilson Normal School.
Program and refreshments. All Welsh
r.aoSalH invited
Evening star., 1928-04-02

The Peabody Hilton p. T. A. meet
ing scheduled for tomorrow afternoon
has been postponed on account OF the
death Of Miss Alice Deal, principal OF
Columbia Junior High School.
Evening star., 1928-04-02

Lincoln Post, No. .. O. A. r., viii
meet wednesday. 2 pm, at O. A. II
Hall.