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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-09-03

What is the record run in a game
of football?
One hundred and ten yards.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-09-03

Raskob is composing song with
which he hopes to fire the asbestos
American heart-I didn't raise my
boy to be hip slapperl
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-09-03
Bacon Pointed Way

David Dietz on Science -
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-09-03

Who was John Morton?
A Swedish signer Of the Declara-
ton of Independence.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-09-03

Ramsay Macdonald, former pre-
mier of Great Britain, declares that
socialism is gaining everywhere.
It never will make much Roadway
in the United States, for too many
people own automobiles,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-09-03

The name and address OF the author
must accompany every constitution, but
ters not exceeding 200 words will receive
preference.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-09-03

1t is a relief to have Japan charge
Russie with melting rebellion in
Mongolia, for the lads from Moscow
haven't been accused of any inter-
national development for so long we
feared they were getting soft.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-09-03

What IS the airline distance be-
tween New York and Seattle. Wash?
2,419 miles.
The Washington times., 1928-11-22
COUPONS
and
PREMIUMS

We do not give either. but we do try all we
know how TO give the best value IN
town. See these Word-Of- Honor used
cars and be convinced--they are
guaranteed in writing.
The Washington times., 1928-11-22
Statesmen WANTED

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electricity: costs nothing to operate; low
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knockout: exclusive territory. Reflex
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The Washington times., 1928-11-22
Help Wanted
MALE AND FEMALE
4 REAL OPPORTUNITY

An income far above that in most
other lines of work is Offered in the
real estate business to the man or
woman of ability and energy. One
woman in our office earned $4,000 IN
the first six months of 1923. One man
averaged S7 900 over q period OF five
years Now. at the opening of Bran
don Village. our subdivision. near the
projected Lee Boulevard. we have
openings for 10 more salesmen. Tor
full time or part time work. We give
free training and instruction to- be-
ginners. Call at 1903 New York
Ave. and ask for sales manager.
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The Washington times., 1928-11-22
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Help Wanted
FEMALE
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tel, S1UU mo-. room and board; also soda
sdispensers: also clerk for credit office also
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Evening star., 1928-04-10
PRESIDENT READY TO THROW
FIRST BALL OF 1923 SEASON
Only Unkind Weather Can Prevent In
augural Ceremony at Griffith
Stadium Today.

b I'd will put in Its appearance prompt
ly at 2:45 o'clock and render To-
ri te concert.
With the colorfully- uniformed Army
Band in the lead, William p. Mac
Cracken. jr., Assistant Secretary of Com
merce for aeyonauticS. who will raiSt
the flag, will swing into line beside
President Clark Griffith OF the Wash
ington team. and Ernest Barnard, the
new president of the American League
Bringing up the rear will be the two
opposing teams, dressed in their spic
and span new uniforms and led by their
respective managers. Bucky Harris OF
the Mats and Bill Carrigan OF the Red
Sox.
Flag win Be Raised.
The procession will halt at the foot
of the fiagpole and the marchers VIII
stand at attention while Mr. Mae
Cracken hoiSts the flag to the top OF
the staff. The band will play The
Star Spangled Banner"
With the return of the marchers to
home plate, the presidential rites will
be in order
President Coolidge will take brand
new ball. curve his fingers around 1t In
preparation for hook" raise his arm
in a short wind-up and let go In the
general direction of Umpire Clarence
Owens.
Immediately the Jumps" will sound
the war-cry. Play BALI" and the game
will be on.
Instead Of the familiar figure of Wal.
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Evening star., 1928-04-10

President Coolidge, who has started
a number of big league base ball games
in the past, was ready this afternoon to
hurl out the first ball of the 1928 season
at American League Park.
Undismayed by threatening skies,
plans for the opening contest were going
forward with view to giving the Ma
tinnals rousing Send-off in their am
bilious quest for the pennant and, may
hap. another world championship. The
Boston Red Sox were to be the first
quarry tackled by the local team.
The pomp and fanfare of military
bands and of high otficialdom were
scheduled to give the proper touch of
formality TO the inaugural ceremonies
for Americas favorite sport. Only an
unexpected downpour of rain at game
times o'clock-will result in a post
ponement of the elaborate program and
of the game.
The chill winds and cloudy skies fall
ed to quench the ardor of the fans. and
long before the gates opened. at noon.
there we're groups of "the faithful" as
Semtled outside the park. Most Of these
were on hand TO secure share of the
5000 remaining reserved seats. which
went on sale this morning. Virtually
all So erved seats were disposed of early.
A spectacular fag-raiSing exercise
was 10 precede the throwing out of the
first ball. A grand march to the tall
pole in deep center field will begin
shortly after on the field of the Army
Rand. led by Capt. w. j. Stannard. The
Evening star., 1928-04-10
SOCIETY LEADERS
|. TO Be SUBPOENAED
Testimony Sought in Case of
Man Accused of Fraud
Scheme.

Ten Washington society women who
paid money 10 Joseph Rheinstrom, held
on charge Of conducting a fraudulent
scheme TO solicit names for the Social
Register and a publication which he
described as Society Women In Amer
ica," will be subpoenaed to appear be-
fore the grand jury Thursday. it was
announced today by the Office Of United
States Attorney Leo A. Rover.
The subooenaS followed information
that several of the persons said TO have
been listed as witnesses against Rhetn-
strom had left the city and that others
had asked that their names not be
used in connection with the case 9th
er witnesses informed the United States
attorneys Office that they would appear
voluntarily
Rheinstrom Is accused of larceny
after trust. He was arrested at the
Carlton Hotel and It is alleged that he
collected money from some of the most
prominent society women In Washing
ton.
Persons approached by Rheinstrom
are reported to have paid him money
TO have their names included in the
register
Evening star., 1928-04-10
BARES KLAN PLOT
TO TERROR|zE OHIO
Witness in Suit Says might
Riders" Planned TO Burn
Churches.
By the Associated Press.

BY the AsSoc1Ate1 Press.
PITTSBURGH, April 1o--A sensa-
tional story of the organization of a
band of might riders" by the Ku Klux
Klan. to conduct reign of terror" in
Ohio. was told on the witness stand in
Federal court here today by r. RAM
sey Of Dayton, who described himself
as a former member of the riders.
Called as a witness in the klan in
junction suits, Ramsey said the night
riders were organized ito burn churches
and TO carry out bombings and asSas-
sinations." He said the riders had
bombed the West Dayton klan temple
as a means OF increasing the klan men,
bership in that district.
Tells of Murder Plan.
Ramsey testified that kian chief in
Ohio had issued orders TO kill certain
persons, and that in one instance q
mfr. Bronson" had been delegated TO
take a man to Bellaire and kill him.
He said the night riders went out TO
administer justice TO the Offending
citizen" and that he was taken to
Bellaire, but that Bronson refused 10
kill him and brought him back alive.
Van A. Barrickman, a defendant in
one Of the suits and counsel for the
five ollsted Klansmen who seek a re-
ceivership for the Khan in this State,
asked Ramsey If he had any knowledge
of Imperial Wizard Hiram Evans send
ing q carload of Klansmen into Mexico
10 stir I'D trouble between the United
States and that country. The question
was ruled out on an objection by Jonn
II. Connaughton, Khan attorney.
Telling OF the bombing Of the West
Dayton Klan Temple. Ramsey said the
riders placed dynamite in front OF the
building and set 1t of. He said that
shortly thereafter a brick was thrown
through q window Of the structure bear
ing a note of warning that the place
would be bombed II the Klan used 1t
for meetings He said the grand dragon
Of Ohio then summoned the klansmen
and told them TO go out. seek revenge
and fight He said he did not know
who threw the brick.
Attempt 20 Burn Church.
When Barrickman asked Ramsey II
the riders were given instructions 10
kill, Klan objection was oyerruled and
the witness testified such instructions
rad been given by the chief" He
then recited the order 10 take a GER
tain citizen for ride 10 Beliaire.
Ramsey testified % one attempt the
riders made 10 burn a church near
Dayton.
Evening star., 1928-04-10
SUPPLY
BILL IS REPORTED
Measure in House Provides
for Support of Govern
ment Agencies.

Carving a total of Sl7.Il8.457.26,
which is $45. .69360 less than the esti-
mates and sI5,02895 more than the
current appropriations. the legislative
appropriation bill was repor>ed to the
House today to provide funds for the
support during the coming fiscal year
of the Senate, the House of Representa-
tives. the Capitol police. the joint COM
mittee on printing. the Office Of legis-
latiye council, the Office OF the archi-
tect of the Capitol, the Botanic Gar
dens. the Library of Congress aid the
Government Printing Office.
Many important improvements and
increases in salary are provided in this
legislation.
Ventilation System Urged.
The sum of s323.o0o Is recommended
to enable the architect of the Capitol
to provide and improve a modern sys-
tenn for ventilation and conditioning OF
the air from the hall OF the House OF
Representatives and the chamber OF the
Senate, In accordance with recon-
mendations passed by the Public
Health Service as a special commission
Of experts. The present ventilation Of
the House was installed about 80 years
ago and Is now antiquated
For the Library OF Congress Building
there is an increase of $2l, 700, TO be
expended for the improvement and ven-
tilation of certain outside rooms and
for a new sewer line from the main
building TO the city trunk line. Another
major item of 1887 900 is allowed for
alterations of and addition TO the east
and southeast stacks in the library
building.
An estimate OF 100000, with a limit
Of cost of $4,000 was submitted by
the Architect of the Capitol for the
construction of new buildings for the
Botanic Gardens. This was not included
In the bill reported today. Representa-
tive Murphy OF Ohio. in charge Of this
measure. explained that the sum OF
100000 was provided in the deficiency
act last December for acquisition OF
the land upon which these buildings are
TO be erected. The amount appropriated
represented $50 per cent of the assessed
value Of the property. Asking prices on
some OF the property ran as high as
CONTINUED on Page 2, Column 2.)
Evening star., 1928-04-10
EXPECTS WEIGH BILL
SUBSTITUTE SOON
Representative Lehlbach Believes
Work on New Measure Will
Start Tomorrow.

The House civil service committee is
TO meet tomorrow and Chairman Lehi-
bach said today that he believes a start
win be made at tomorrow's session on
drafting a substitute for the Weich bill.
Chairman Lehlbach has received from
the aetuaries some OF the estimates of
cost he has been awaiting. but has not
yet made any comparison between these
and figures previously submitted durirg
hearings on the WEIGH bill.
While the meeting is especially 10
consider the Welsh bill the members
Of the committee will be allowed 10 dis
cuGs any proposals for increase of sal
airy Of Federal employees and 1t is ex-
pected that Representative Woodrum OF
Virginia will urge his bill which he dis
cussed In the House last week carving
a fiat increase Of $500 a year 10 all
Government employees,
Evening star., 1928-04-10
Two Officers Up a. Times for Trial
By Police Board, 3-Year Record Shows

The Commissioners wanted it made
clear, however, that appearing before
the board does not necessarily involve
a serious charge. Many policemen have
been tried for failure 10 pay debts or
for the not infreguent police crime of
"hOOdling," that Ii 10 say neglecting
To pull box or something like that.
II was also pointed out that any in
dlyidual might cause an officer 10 be
cited for trial merely by Ming an am
dsyit against him.
There were, however, many serious
cases, some III them resulting In dis
irlissalg The Commissioners reviewed
findings IN "a cases. sustained the hoard
IN so. modified - recommendation and
are sttll considering one case.
Evening star., 1928-04-10
SANITARY STORE ROBBED
OF S25 BY H0LD-UP BAND
Two Men Wait in Auto on r Street
While Third Rifles Cash
Register.

Three hold-up men, apparently mem
bers Of the same gang that has victim
lied several Sanitary Grocery Stores
in the last few weeks. held up the store
of this company at 2Si r street. saortly
after noon today and escaped with $s5
Two OF the men remained outside IN
an automobile while third entered the
store and held up the manager. Elioch
Waters. and a clerk. John House, and
riilcd the cash register
Evening star., 1928-04-10
r. E. Lee, ~, to Get
Place ON Staff of
New YOrk's Mayor
By the Associated Press.


ATLANTA, Ga, April 10.-A
Confederate uniform will be con-
spicuous wherever the official staff
Of the mayor Of New York fore
gathers.
This Mayor James j. Walker
decided yesterday during chat
with 4-year-old Robert E. Lee. ~.
who gave the signal at the unveil-
irg of the equestrian figure Of his
great-grandfather. Gen. Robert E.
Lee, on Stone Mountain.
The boy. who came South with
his father. DR.. Boiling Lee OF New
York City. became q regular buddy"
Of the mayors on the special train
10 Stone Mountain and Mr.. Walker
later told newspaper men that he
intended appointing the youthful
Robert on his official staff. Upon
doing this. he would have made
an exact replica Of Gen. Lees
uniform. now preserved in Rich
mond. Va. and would request that
Robert wear 1t on all State occa-
sions.
Evening star., 1928-04-10

Although policemen have appeared
before the Police Trial Board 10e times
N the past three years, T0e policemen
baye not appeared before ths board.
one policeman has been tried 23 times
and another II times, while many have
stood the test On a dozen or ~ oc-
ca#ions,
This Was learned today from the re-
port " the District Commissioners pre-
pared for Senator Carawag, Democrat,
Of Arkansas On perusing the report
the Senator VIII flnd that appearing be-
fore ths tribunal has become d habit
with sonae members of the force. IN
one group " 5g2 cases, only 304 indis
yiduais we're involved, the other 27h
Gases being those of the steady custom
era.
Evening star., 1928-04-10
STORM STILL BALKS
GERMANS SEA HOP
Unfavorable Weather Report Again
Received in Dublin-May
Start Tomorrow.

BY the Associated PreAs
BALDOEHEL AIRDROME, Irish Free
State, April i0,--The German plane
Bremen viii not start It's transatlantic
fight today.
A stormy Atlantic still frowns on
the Eremeng venture. The weather
report received in Ireland this morning
was unfagorable, the eastern Atlantic
presenting a 100 difficult problem for
the transatlantic plane, although fly
ing conditions over the western Allan
tie continued 20 improve.
Another weather report was expected
1T Baidonnei tonight and thus tomor-
row IL the earliest possible for start,
since the flyers want the first part Of
their trip 10 be by daylight.
Evening star., 1928-04-10
CHURCH SEPARATION
BILL VOTED IN TURKEY
Assembly Unanimous in Barring
Islam as State Religion.
Koran Law Dropped.
By the Associated Press.

By tho Associated Press
CoNsTANTINoPLE. April lo.-The
National Assembly. at Angora, has
unanimously passed bill separating
the church and the state In Turkey.
The measure provides that Islam no
longer shall be the state religion and
that the Deputies and state officials In
the future shall take their oath of of
flee on their honor instead of In the
name of Allah, II Is also provided that
the National Assembly shall no longer
be charged with the application OF
Sheriat law--law founded on the teach
mgs of Mohammed and the Koran.
Evening star., 1928-04-10
ENDS JAPANESE PARTY.
Government Orders Ronoto Ex,
tremist Group Dissolved.

TOXIC, April 10 VpA,---The govern.
ment today ordered the dissolution oi
the Roneto, an extremist political OF.
ganisation, and two other extremist or
ganiEationS, The action was taken On
the ground that they menaeea security
and order.
Two members which the Rolaoso
elected to the Diet IN the last electton
will not be affected
Evening star., 1928-04-10
TRANSCAUCASlA FLOODED.
Nine Persons Drowned as Armenian
Village Is Hit,

MOSCOW. April 10 {S9 River flocdS
have caused great damage In Trans
caucaSia, one Armenian village eeiag
overwhelmed and nine persons drowned
Railway trafflc Is seriously dtSorsan.
ized IN the southern ITanScaueaSlan
region.
Evening star., 1928-04-10
Prince Takes 9th Tumble.

FLACDAoOR, England. hpf1 ~
a. Tie Prince of Wales registered
a. tWenty~seYentb fall toby while
riding 81 the High Peak Polnt-to~Folnl
xae6as He Was not burt
Evening star., 1928-04-10
QUAKE FELT IN ST. LOUIS.
Temhler Es{ssaAted at $50 Miles
From City.

ST LOUIS. April 10 GSaN.~-,.An earth
quake Of moderate intensity, about 500
miles nom st, Louis, was recorded TO-
an. and the second at l0sa3,a9 am
nr, James u, Maeelwane. SetSIlolegtSt
said direction could not be determined
but prohahly Was either Northwest ~
Southeast
Evening star., 1928-04-10

TIE 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., 1928-04-10

Rain this afternoon, tonight and pos
Sibly tomorrow morning, not quite so
cold tomorrow.
TemperatureS--High SIS. at $50
pm, yesterday: lowest. SO, at 8 am. to-
day. Full report on page 5.
Evening star., 1928-05-10
MRS. ]. H. BRADLEY
HEADS GIRL SCOUTS
Officers of D. c. Association Are
Named at Election Held in
Little House.

Mrs. Joseph H Bradley was elected
commissioner of the Girl Scouts Associa-
ton Of the District of Columbia, Inc.
70 succeed Mrs. Henry H. Father. al
the election Of officers in the Cir
Scouts Little House. Tuesday. Mrs B
r. Ciieatham was elected first deputy
commissioner. Other officers elected
were:
Mrs. Charles Sheldon, second deputy
commissioner: Mrs. Isaac Cans. third
deputy commissioner: Mrs Adolphus
Station, secretary and Mrs. Monte Appel
treasurer. The following were elected
additional directors:
Mrs. r. w. Breckinridge. Mrs. Fred
erick II. Brooke, Mrs. Earl w. Chafee
Mrs. r. H. Flather. Mrs. Harris Frank
lin. Mrs. Gerrit S. Miller, jr.: Mrs. Lind
say Russell. Mrs. Anson Phelps Stokes
and Mrs. Theodore wilkinson
Mrs. Monte Appel and Mrs Harold @
Moulton were elected to the council.
Mrs Cheatham will deliver an ad-
dress on Health and the Girl Scout,
over radio station WHRF tonight at [
Scouts May day health program. Fol-
lowing her address the Girl Scouts vii
have play. Every Girl an American
Beauty Product" /" broadcast over thu
same station. The Washington Dairy
Council has co-operated in arranging
for the play.
A tea in honor Of Mrs. Bradley viii
be given by Mrs. FIather, retiring com
missioner. next Monday, from { 10 I
o'clock pm.
Evening star., 1928-05-10
CUSTOM-BUHT
SLIP COVERS, $39.75

During this Exhibition OF Karpen
Upholstered Furniture we are offering
Custom Built Slip Covers for ordinary
three-piece sets At s3o.7S in Belgian
Linen. These are unusually well
tailored covers---taiIor-made to ft and
6t attraetively.
Evening star., 1928-05-10
PASTOR SEES SECOND
COMING OF CHRIST
Minister Says Recent Advances Of
Science Are Manifestations of
Reincarnation.

The recent advances of science--~the
perfection OF airplanes, skyscrapers, the
telephone the radio, television-are all
manifestations of the second coming ot
Christ, Rev. Adolph Roeder of Orange
N. j., told the council of ministers, ir
session today at the l07th annual con.
vention of the New Church tSweden.
borgian) at the Church of the HolS
City, Sixteenth and Corcoran streets.
Sweeping aside the traditional con
ception OF the second coming," he sal
that 1t Is in the continual unfoldment
that Christ is coming He pointed I
the radio church as 'one OF a seriC
OF logical steps" in the coming
There are four real Christs." h
said. the traditional Christ. the histori
Christ the theologlc Christ and the II
ligtous Christ.
The National Alliance Of New Churc.
Women met In the church today. MI.
Alfred French. president of the Wasl
,netun Ladies' Aid Society, welcom
the delegates, and was followed by MI
Edward Burr Swinney, the president
the alliance. who delivered her an
nual address,
Mrs. Edwin A. Munger spoke OF
Evening star., 1928-05-10
CHAMBER PUSHES
! AIRPORT MEASURE
Calls Special Meeting for
Wednesday to Back Grav-
ELY Point Bill.

In order to emphasize the need fol
prompt enactment of the Gravells
Point airport bill now before Congress
the washington Chamber of Commerce
will hold a special Aviation night
meeting next Wednesday night at the
Mayfiower Hotel. The evening will be
devoted wholly to discussion of the
question of proper airport facilities for
the National Capital,
r. Truhee Dawson and Edward p
Warner Assistant Secretaries of the
War and Navy Departments in Charge
of Aviation. are TO be principal speakers.
The meeting will be attended by avia-
ton officials of the Army, Navy and
Commerce Department air services and
by visiting members of the national
advisory committee on aeronauticS
The latter viii be in attendance on the
preceding day at the third annual Air
craft Engineering Research Conference
at Langley Field, Va.
Among Washington officials invited
20 the meeting are: Mai. Gen. j. E,
Fechet, chief Of Air Corps; Rear
Admiral William A. Motfett, chief of
Young, Commerce Department aero
nautics branch; Or. George Lewis. ad-
visory committee on aeronautics; Porter
Adams. president National Aeronautic
Association, and Henry A. Berliner
president of the Berliner Aircraft Cor
poration.
Out-of-town invited guests include.
Glenn l.. Martin, Cleveland, Ohio,
Orville Wright. Dayton. Ohio; w. B
Mayo. Ford Motor Co., Dearborn, Mich;
Harold F. Pitcairn, president, Pitcairn
Aviation, Inc; DR.. D. w. Taylor, vice
chairman. advisory committee on aero
nautics: S. S. Bradley. general manager
Aeronaatical Chamber of Commerce.
and Earl D. Osborn, president, Aviation
Magazine.
The Wednesday session will take the
place of the regular meeting scheduled
for next Tuesday.