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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-28
MOST AIR DEATHS
LAID TO PERSONNEL
Bad Judgment and Inexpe-
rience Blamed for 80 Per
Cent of Tragedies.

By the Associated Press.
Eighty per cent OF the fatalities in
naval aviation since 1921 have been
traced directly to personnel. The Bu-
reau of Aeronautics. in making this
announcement after an exhaustive
study of the causes OF airplane acci-
dents, said. however. that an improve
ment Of $40 per cent in the six years
was shown as the result OF natural
evolution in aviation.
The leading causes OF personnel
failure were found TO be bad judgment
and inexper!ence. The safest pro-
cedure for pilot, the bureau said, Is to
permit him TO fly as frequently as pos
sible.
Sees Rapid Improvement.
The study was made in an effort to
detect the most frequent causes and 1t
was hoped that more rapid improve
ment could be obtained.
II was established by the bureau that
the type of plane with welded steel
fuSelage is rs per cent safer in a crash
than those made OF wood and wire
bracing.
1t was found that when n mission
was such as to require caution, the
records show that pilots have risen 10
the occasion with a record OF only q
few accidents"
More than two-thirds OF the crashes
resulting from engine failures were
found not TO be fundamental fault
OF the power plant. but to faulty opera
ton, maintenance or inspection.
Experience Prime Factor.
Experience was shown to be the prime
factor in the efficiency Of the individ-
ual pilot. Pilots with an average fly
Ing time Of 400 hours had 40 per cent
fewer crashes than those with only 100
hours. despite the increased hazards OF
the former. Pilots with ] 500 flying
hours had rs per cent reduction In
crash probability than those having 400
hours flying time.
Drawing the conclusion that In
creased flying time for the pilots was
economical both OF life and OF material.
the bureau announced that every pilot
was to be given opportunity for more
flights.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-28
ATTACKS JONES BILL.
L. s. Chamber Of Commerce Decries
Federal Ownership of Vessels.

The Chamber of Commerce of the
United States opposes proposals TO
launch the Federal Government upon
another period of ship-owning and Ship
building, Lewis E. Pierson, president
of the chamber. issued statement to-
day declaring that after our disastrous
experience with a aforementioned
merchant marine American business
cannot help viewing with grave mis-
giving the revival of efforts TO declare
as national shipping policy the per-
nicious principle of Government owner
ship" The Jones merchant marine bill
now before the Senate would have this
effect. he said.
Neither in theory nor in practice
can this principle be defended. Our
experience with Government operation
has been unsatisfactory. 1t has cost
the people a vast amount of money
with poor results. We cannot retrieve
our position on the seas by plunging
still more reckleSsly upon a program
OF merchant ship building on Govern
ment account. and the longer We cling
70 this doctrine that business cannot
manage its own affairs. the more OBJ
scure becomes the prospect Of giving
TO our merchant shipping the vitality
Of private initiative and enterprise.
The Jones bill, II made into Law.
would constitute a reversal OF the bust
ness spirit OF the times"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-28
CHARLES ]. GOOCH DIES
AFTER LONG ILLNESS
Funeral Services to Be Held Here
Monday for Patent
Attorney.

Charles J. Gooch. 70 years old. coun-
selor in patent cases. died IN the Har-
riet Lane Home here yesterday after a
long illness.
Mr.. Gooch was active in church and
fraternal circles He was for 30 years
a member of the First Congregational
Church and later joined the Trinity
Episcopal Church, IN Takoma Park, at
one time serving as a member of the
veStry. He was a life member OF CO.
lumbia Lodge Of Masons and MEM
Der Of Mount Vernon Chapter, Royal
Arch MaSons. He was born in London.
but came to this country when young
man
He Is survived by his widow, Mrs
Anna Burdett Gooch. and daughter,
Miss Mary l.. Gooch.
Funeral services will be conducted in
the John r, Wright funeral parlors
Monday morning AT 10 O'Clock Inter-
nent WIZ be in Rock Greek Cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-28
SENATE TO VOTE
ON SHIPPING BILL
Action on Jones Measure,
Opposed by President,
Set for Monday.

BY the Associated Press.
The Senate, which more and more Is
putting itself out of line with the White
House. will decide Monday whether it
shall 60 on record for Il Government
owned merchant marine. in direct OPP
position to the wishes of President
Coolidge
An agreement to bring the Jones
shipping bill to vote on Monday was
reached by Senate leaders yesterday.
and lust afterward 1t was made known
at the White House that President
Coolidge sees no merit in the measure.
He has consistently recommended return
Of the merchant feet TO private inter-
eStS and he believes that would be made
virtually impossible under the Jones
bill. particularly one provision OF it
Personnel Change Seen.
That provision stipulates that unani-
nous consent Of the Shipping Board
membership would be necessary before
any of the Government ships could be
sold 10 private operators. As President
Coolidge sees 1t. one opposing member
Of the board would. in fact, constitute
a majority. preventing sale Of any
ships He believes that drastic re-
vision of the boards personnel would
thus be made necessary. since one men,
Der has consistently voted against such
sales.
Although the Jones bill, sponsored by
Chairman Jones of the commerce COM
mttee. has met with vigorous oppoSi-
ton from administration Senators, the
unanimous consent provision was voted
into the bill by a two-to-one majority.
Supporters of the bill. who include
virtually all of the Senate Democrats,
made inroadS yesterday into the Repub-
lican opposition, Senator Johnson of
California. making a plea for develop
ment of the country's sea strength,
commercial and naval. The addition
of Johnson was Offset. however, by
Senator Copeland's opposition to the
bill.
Joins With Bingham.
The New York Democrat joined with
Bingham, Republican. Connecticut. in
attacking the measure as handicapping
private interests in the shipping
industry.
Senator Bingham offered a resolution.
which was accepted, requesting the
Shipping Board to give details OF the
proposal OF the Trans-Oceanic Corpora
ton TO build six transatlantic liners on
funds borrowed from the Government.
It passed with an amendment by SEN
ator Walsh. Democrat. Massachusetts.
asking for information on the financial
structure of the corporation.
ATTACKS yONES RITZ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-28
Plane Believed
Afire Only Using
New Piston Rings

Nv Tho Associated Press.
CHARLESTON. Il. C, January ~,
Everett williams OF Spartanburg
arrived here yesterday afternoon by
nirpiane from his home city. lie
came by way Of Columbia. iiying IN
il direction that took him over
portion Of the Santee River Swamp.
Williams stated that ha was using
new piston rings ON his plane and
a light oil. and that his motor IT.
ueatediy choked and emitted
quantity Of denae smoke. Near the
entrance of the aantes Canal. In the
vicinity of Ferguson. Williams said
he passed over forest f,re Of oon~
siderable proportions which aent up
heavy amoke, rendering his plane
invisible from tho ground. and this
III conjunction with the heavy smoke
screen from his plano gave riae Ia
belief by onlonkets from the ground
that his plane Was ATTIRE,
No either plane Is knuwn here 81
have heen Ia this section at the time
vi the iepottsd claah " an allnlans,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-28
Two Bluecoats Trail School Burglar
By Bloodstain on Handle of Tool

an examination of the hand ana geuags
cuts and h,N,d uINAn it.
A search NJ the man, who said Ne
was William L, Harris. 2Aa INtgd street
southwest. revealed several RAtsSes T
INK and a spoke shave. ssllesv,i IL have
been removed ityAu the shop in the
SelhNl, Harris MAS said 81 have AT
mttted that he t,N>k the aytiSseS and
Was beating retreat whea the gNstl>'v'-
mcn entered the enssdtng, HE NIL he
artatgned Aonaay,
Tho hosne NJ sylvester l'stemas, laie
4 street southeast Was VanSackeei last
night ana iewely aud elashtug VaNsed
At xloo Mere stolen EsstrAAcU Mas
gained hv removing Il sGrven,
Miss Margaret HSWugN Ssl New hanap~
shire avenue. tepAgsea the HISS 1T veal
iog apparel valued alta $ste, The eletA~
ms VAS taken from aeg hane Thurs
day night,
Ransaekng ot \ SANITARY IRgseasy
stare AZ aaN S9eond street aagthTaSt
THURSDAY n,8at MAS teE>ette,l g. ps,Nl}Se
II the enith eIvelnes last nssas, Nesalsss
MaS &galens
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-28

nloosistains and n rils hf bedding.
canned goods and tools, piled just In
side tho door OF i,eli achooi. Second
street between - and " streets south
west. disclosed burglars trait to io~
licenicn y. C. Middlethcn and j. j,
Hunter OF the fourth precinct early
this morning.
Middleton and hunter were stroll
ing past tho school about J o'clock.
when they aaw the tront doat OXEN
they went inside and found the plle
III stun, and minute later the handle
az one Of tho tools revealed u hlaod"
stain.
The policemen decided Ia search the
building. but found nothing Then
they decided 70 scour the Vicinity u
mud the meaning az the atasn,
All hour later the doar az hhehr
rnom hi south Washington ol'ened ana
Middlethon and Hunter entered, They
riAed iheif eaaes on half doaen tHl~
ofea patrons At one they hnsed
harder than the rest, tie waa heltlnk
his hand cat aG slant They demanded
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-28
ATLANTIC GALES DELAY
18 LINERS SCHEDULES
Ships Notify Agents They Will
Not Arrive on
Time.
by the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, January 28.-Eighteen
ships at sea yesterday wirelessed their
agents that they would be unable 70
make port on scheduled time, because
of the gale which travelled out on the
Atlantic. after causing havoc up and
down the Atlantic seaboard Wednesday
Most of the liners notified their own
ers that they would be more than day
late. They reported that the winds
which assailed them earlier in the week
had abated. but that this storm had 50
retarded their speed that they could
not make up their schedules, For almost
a week none Of the transatlantic liners
has locked on time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-28
HICKMAN HEARING
RECESSE:S IN SNARL
Defense Springs Surprise by
Accepting Jury, Blocking
States Right to Challenge.

BY the Associated Press.
LOS ANGELES, January pa legal
Snarl today left the William Edward
Hickman sanity trial in confusion over
the courts week end recess.
The legal tangle, developing in the
closing minutes of yesterdays session,
left nine men and three women tech
nically accepted as the jury sought 10
determine whether the kidnaper and
slayer Of Marian Parker could distin-
guish between right and wrong. But
not one OF the jurors was entirely Ger
tain he would retain his seat long after
the opening Of court Monday.
The mix-up apparently left the prose
cutlon with IS peremptory challenges.
but IL was not certain that IL could Use
them and not quite decided whether 1t
desired to exercise them II permitted tn
do so. And the defense had on its hands
four peremptory challenges. which may
or may not be disable.
The kinks in the law resulted when
the prosecution passed the challenge
OF the jury 10 the defense, and Kick
mans attorney surprised the court by
quickly accepting the jury.
The move brought District Attorney
Asa Reyes out of his chair with the
request that the prosecution still might
challenge If IL 50 desired Monday Je-
rome Walsh, 25-year old chief defense
counsel. declared he would demand the
same privileges II 1t were extended 10
the prosecution.
Although the jury technically had
been accepted by both sides, Judge j. j.
Trabucco ordered that the IL taIesmen
yr4 hz L.
would rule on the prosecutions request.
declaring: Both sides would be treated
alike IN the matter"
Al the close Of court Keyes said he
wasn't quite sure whether he desired 10
challenge any Juror. The defense at
torneys said the jury was satisfactory
70 them
All Of the technically accepted lu-
rors are well into or past middle age
The three women gave their occupa-
tons as housewives TWO are gray
haired. Only four Of the jurors were
from Los Angeles proper. The others
coming from suburban points or near
by cities Of the county.
The jury included Elias Kahn. Los
Angeles, Elizabeth A. Bulls, Alhambra.
Maurice J. Maehl. South Gate. Mrs
Virginia l.. ROess, Sierra Madre, Rob
ert l.. Bowman. Los Angeles. Arlo f.
Rickett. Pomona; Edward Venables
HermOsa Beach; j. A. RugRlcs. los An
geles. Howard Sleeves. Whittier. How
ard Atkinson. Long Beach Juda0n
Burch. Whittier. and Mrs. Sarah II
Roach. Los Angeles.
Every Juror now In the box has de-
clarcd under questioning that he had
read Of the Hickman case IN the news
papers. Five Of them said they had
formed opinions a. result Of their
newspaper reading. but could SIT on the
jury with AN open mind. forty-scyen
prospective jurors we're questioned SIN
teen were challenged by the deiene.-.
four by the prosecution and the rest,
with the exception Of the II, we're dis
missed for cause.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-28
DAMROSCH TO CELEBRATE
GOTH BIRTHDAY IN WEST
Veteran Orchestra Leader will Be
Quest at Supper--To Aban-
don Tours.

Ity The Associated Press.
INDIANAPOLIS. January 28.~~The
sixty-sixth birthday Of Walter DAM
rosch. conductor OF the New York SYM
phony Orchestra, will be celebrated
here Monday night at n supper follow
Ing his appearance here in concert,
Hugh Mex, iandon. indianapolis
banker and chairman Of the board of
the Indianapolis Symphony Society.
viii preside NJ the ceremony The vet
cran musical conductor will be pre-
scented with seven~foot wreath and a
huge birthday cake decorated with 66
candles.
When the golden jubilee tour Is end
ed. within n few weeks. MIR, Damrosch
intends To devote most OF his time to
musical lectures over the radio, lie has
found In tho radio. he says. the ideal
instrument In carry the story of music
ana OF the great composers into the
hills and the backwoods communities
which are shut off from contact with
Tho fine arts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-28
Device Invented to Help Farm Hand
With Weak Back May Bring Fortune

bhin that he was breaking his back
fyiHk IL steer the machine
Mr. PDIus Waeut 81 keen about tho
gee" and hay arrangements al ihe
ot.liigat0f, So he ordered Tie machine
Ia his blacksmith shop.
The shifting III the angles ~ The
wheels. throwing the ularhine 10 The
fiRht al LETT with ease, Was The prob
len s0IYed by fGilb
i'0ius baid today that hevefaI MANN
tHGinrfts ~ farm implements have
opened negotiations Tor Hlauiiihc turing
The clIitat2i.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-28
SEEKS MORE TEACHERS.

MANILA. January II M w Eugene
a Gilmore acting governor OF the
Philippine Islands. announced yesterday
nat he planned 10 return ~ the United
States IN the Spring 10 recruit Afnfrl-
can teachers for The Philippine schools.
Mr. Gilmore IL superintendent ~ pun
liz instruction III the Philippines. He
viii leave A. sOon AZ convenient afitf
she arrival from America 81 the new
gGYeTuof general, Henry l.. Gtim6on.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-28

CONTINUED from First Page0
noses. whereas the opposite would pre-
ysjI in the case Of those for the power
rroiect. By bringing these two plans
together and with the resultant as
cIissiors at which the advantages ano
disadvantages OF each WOULD DC
brought out. it IS the hope 10 ceveiop
the composite or third plan Wnlch
would meet the approval OF al parties
interested IN the matter and be ao-
yantageous and OF benent 10 the puOAic
IS well.
Daring the development OF these
mans no effort will be made TO deter
mine the feasibility or economic value
of having a power project IN the area,
that matter being left for the oeterml-
nation Of the private interests II II
should be decided that the power Is
superior 10 the park development. or
that IL can be worked into the pro-
posed park project
The result Of these supplemental
studies O. the two projects VIII De IN.
GUIDED in the reports which VIII DC nee
with the power commission Ior colslu-
e-ation II, connection with the appI-
cations ALREADY On file for preliminary
yerrnttg TO develop the area for power
purposes. In the meantime. MAI. SOM
ervelIs original report, based on MS
rlreyiol1s studies, VII be held In aoey-
snce. and il was said that IT VIII per-
hans oe June or July before he Is READY
70 communicate his findings 70 the
Federal Power Commission. during
ihis period the power commission Will
marx time. awaiting these 'urlneI Ce-
veIopments. and it is not bound oy
sry time limit wherein II must make
decision On the applications.
Three Applications Flied.
AZ matter Of fact one Of the apph-
cations has been on file with the power
commission for nearly i've years LAal
81 Gr5nernar and Quick. consulting en-
syreers Of Baltimore. Nd After Ma!
Egreryeu began considering the appH-
-xstlo. Of the Potomac River corpora
tfo,.2 fer a preliminary permit. tile ba!u-
Yy,ore application vas dug from the mes
and subseQuentleY sent along. BESIDES
these tao. there Is Oh ale an api,5.caA.So ~
q The South Branch Power co: LOT
y,e-nrtt 70 develop the Potomac River
power project s...,~
r,s the once of public buildings ana pup
jtc c,srvs ~ the National Capital ano ex-
ees.ft~e Officer Of the Nationa! Capltal
payk arc Planning Commission. mas
recommended that the so-caliec Po-
te,r3ac Gorge from the District me 70
2 paint asoye Great Falls be developed
~ ne Fecegai Government as DARK
project. He urged his rs the FedefaI
1y,yverrnenta contribution 70 me paFE
,e.es,r,rcer,t In ne metropolitan area
cefelrDrert II Maryland and Virginia.
- y bought and improved as one
yy,seet N leu of Federal contribution
H. rlf,ty here ard there Ia the Two met
4oyr)l.szn clstE.ct& This woalc leave
.rciv.oual paTK Development In NE
areas en.gely ~ the Two States IN
sc!Ttc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-28
lodge Marks Anniversary.

Special Dispatch 10 Tho Star.
BOWIE. Md. January ga Harding
Lodge, Independent Order ot odd Fel-
lows, celebrated It's fourth anniversary
Wednesday night. A number OF past
grand officers were present. The third
degree was conferred on OHhert 7.
Smith. following which the lodge was
entertained by members Ut the Grand
Lodge OF Washington,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-28
Fearless Rats Forage for Food,

LONDON. January IS tApN. Rats
which the recent floods have driven
from the riverside. have become Seri-
Gus menace In South Lambeth.
1t was reported today that rodents.
suffering from hunger had invaded the
living rooms Of houses III the day time
In Conrov street In search Of food. even
though people were In the rooms, AT
night the rats enter bedrooms and ter
rity the occupants,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-28
TWO PLAYS PRESENTED.
Dramatic Art Club ~ So. Mark
Puts On Prexram.

Two one-acs plays. IN which the
Dramatic Arr Ciuo ~ 81. Marx $ CauFcA
made lis debut. were presented last
night at the parish house, W ST. Marx 5
Church. Third and \ streets southeast.
The fcthoIleeS." by Alitr GcgStg'nsSfS.
and "Matlnata," by Lawrence iangaey.
We're given
In the east ~ THE potb>!lerS@ th>NSa
taking part were: NsgneSt Coplsv. Mar
Guer.ts Barnes. Lawrence Co>AS Iog,
oDonnen. Vernon Graves, Charles ley
'ock and Catherine CSssS Leading rules
III "Matsnata" were acted by A0Seio
OinsraS, Catherine CSsAk and Grace
SInlnn0nSs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-28
FouIois II Confirmed.

The nomination III Lieut.. Col. Ben
ja!a!n - EoI4io3s " be assistant cnIet
II ne hlr Gefyice vas confirmed late
yra,erCay ny The Eenate. II had been
ltelc ~ by Chairman hred III Tic
Muilary committee fnr several "heks
peuolng al investigation, Foulols wiz
serve WITH the rank IT bIjQadler general!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-28
Stanley Company Elects Head.

PHILADELPHIA. January 20 M ~-
Irving - Hosbheim treasurer oi the
STANLEY Co. of America. yesterday was
elected president. succeeding John j
McbuIrk. Who becomes chairman OF the
Doard q! directors
The Stanley company controls several
hundred motion picture and vaudeville
Lhfatefs III various sections ~ the
country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-28
Disabled Ship Nears Port.

NORFOLK. Va. January ~ Al 80
The Coast Guard cutter Masco,ltln
reached lower Chesapeake Hay yestor~
day with Tie rilddereaa steamer Diana
Dollar, which SHE picked up al aea after
ite steamer had broken away from IL
tug during lie sturm IueadaY night
Tie Diana is bound 10 Baltimore 10
Aats naw Iudder l..alallaL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-28

Al amendment to The national pro-
hihitiou act limiting tie penalty Tor IL
legal manufacture. SALE, transportation
importation at expectation ot iutOAl~
eating liquors 10 "A fine III $40 900 of
tlYe years Imprisonment OF both fOi
each oticnbe Is proposed IN bill by
senhinr Jones, Republican. Wash
iHptpn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-28
SENATE VOTESS-4
PROBE |NCONGRESS
Amended Resolution Sent
Back to House-Fight
There Is Seen.

Ey the Associated Press.
Despite recommendations of President
Coolidge that an executive commission
investigate the S-4 disaster. the Senate
has voted for a congressional inquiry of
its own.
Amending and passing by vote Of 81
10 So tho House resolution which would
have authorized the President appointed
body. the Senate left the way clear,
however. for Mr. Coolidge to name his
inquiSitors. but they would be restricted
70 a study Of safety devices and sal
wage activities Of the Navy.
Action Not Final.
The Senate action WAS not final, how
ever. the amended resolution being sem
back 70 The House. which must accept
the changes or request a conference
with the other chamber, A spirited fight
was made in the House when 1t passed
the original resolution 10 keep Il intact
as ar first presented. and whatever IN
siStenoe the White House desires to
make 1t remain unchanged viii be en-
pressed il the House.
Al the White Rouse il was said I'M
med,a;elv after the Senate had passed
the resolution that The President sun
believed an independent commission
vas no indication what Mr.. Coolidge
vi. 90 under the new circumstances.
Senator Swanson Of Virginia, rank
ing Democrat or t1e naval committee.
Led The 1cht for Tie revised resolution.
Under i Vice President Dawes and
Speaker LQngworth would name three
members Q. their respective chambers
70 conduct the inquiry.
Commission Opposed.
Democrats supporting Senator swan
so, had opposed THE independent COM
,1ission-three civilians and two re-
tired naval otticerS-on the ground that
Secretary Wilbur already had asked the
civilians 10 serve They argued that
the Secretary thus would be able to
name a commission that would judge
his own department
The Virginia Senator countered Re.
publican charges that the congressional
INQUIRY would take 4 political slant
Will, the observation that in that
event. the Republicans would be re-
sDonsfble. since Vice President Dawes
and the Speaker. who will name the
investigators. are Of That party.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-28
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