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Evening star., 1928-12-31
HOOVER ON LAST
H LAP Of JOURNEY
Quiet Sabbath Is Spent as
Ship Reaches Halfway
Mark of Voyage.
BY the Associated Press.

ABOARD u. S. S. UTAH, EN- ROUTE
TO HAMPTON ROADS, December 81
-President-elect Hoover last night had
reached the halfway mark of his home
ward voyage from Rio de Janeiro.
The President-elect spent a quiet
Sunday morning With Mrs Hoover be
attended divine services on the upper
deck of the Utah, where Chaplain H. E.
Rountree prayed for Gods blessing upon
President Coolidge and the man who
will succeed him in office March 4. The
chaplain asked that the President-elect
be given the power of discernation and
understanding to meet all the eXacting
demands of his high Office. Hymns
were sung by the sailors assembled on
deck. the selections including Onward,
Christian Soldiers" Nearer, My God,
to Thee" and Rock of Ages"
At neon Sunday the Utah was 2,441
miles from Hampton Roads and about
1000 miles off the Venezuelan coast,
almost parallel with mouth of the
Orinoco River.
The Utah continues in northeast
trade winds, but the squalls of recent
DAYS have been absent. The sea yeSter-
dav was very smooth and the tropical
heat continued, but it was relieved by
light breezes.
The battleship developed slight
trouble in one boiler for about an hour
and a half Saturday night. but another
boiler was put in commission quickly.
The trouble was described by officers
as Of minor routine character. After
it was remedied the speed was increased
to about IS knots for the purpose Of
regaining the lost time.
Evening star., 1928-12-31
RAIL WAY BUSINESS
HAS RECORD YEAR
Association President Re.
ports Operating Efficiency
and Economy at Peak.

The past year has seen the railways
of the Nation reach record peaks in
operating efficiency and economy, &C
cording to a statement yesterday by
r. H. Ashton, president of the Amerl-
can Railway Association.
This performance record" Mr.. Ash
ton said, has been largely brought
about by the investment of more than
$500. 100000 of capital expenditures
since 1920 for new and improved equip
ment and other facilities used for the
transportation service"
Operating Records Listed.
A number of operating records were
cited by Mr.. Ashton as having been
established in the year. They includ-
ed fewer trains and locomotives in pro-
portion to the amount of traffic; the
average load per train the highest ever
reported, being 2.6 per cent greater in
the first 10 months of 1928 than the
same period in 1927 the number of
tons of freight moved one mile by a
train per hour greater than ever be-
fore, and the greatest conservation of
fuel ever reported in freight traffic.
Preliminary reports for the year in
dicated, he continued, that the class
one railroads as a whole had net rail-
way operating income of 81 300, 900. 600,
or return of 4.65 per cent on their
property investment In 1927 the car
rierS had an income of 81 ,085, 900, 900,
return of 428 per cent.
Slight Drop in Freights.
Freight traffic, he reported in 1928
was slightly less than last year. Based
on the loading for the 40 weeks and an
estimate of the remaining three weeks,
1923 was accredited with loading of ST.
$4,000 cars compared to 81 ,633, 900 in
1927, and 53,09S,819 in 1926. Passen-
ger traffic, he added, during 1928
amounted to 31,500,000,000 passenger
miles. less than for any year within the
last 90.
Evening star., 1928-12-31
LIQUOR, ALCOHOL, TRUCK
AND MAN SEIZED IN RAID
Eleven Cases of Corn and Two
Five-Gallon Containers of
Alcohol Confiscated.

This will knock the spots out of the
New Year eve traffic. was the remark
of Edward N. Widmeyer, 25 years old,
of the 1900 block of, Ninth street, when
arrested this afternoon at Fourth and
v streets for alleged transportation and
possession of III cases of corn liquor
and two 5-gallon containers of alcohol
When Sergt. George NJ Little, ac-
companied by Policemen T. o. Mont
gomery, George G. Deyoe and Leo Muir
ray, members of the police liquor road
squad, sighted Widmeyer's car, reported
to be specially constructed for heavy
liquor transportation, he recognized it
and went in pursuit.
Whats your load?" Sergt. Little in
quired of the driver.
"Only a few cases of corn and lit
tie alcohol police quoted Widmeyer as
replying.
Widmeyer was taken to police head
quarters and booked on charges of il
legal possession and transporting. The
liquor, reported by police to have been
brought here from Maryland, and the
car were seized
Evening star., 1928-12-31
CHARITY SPEAKERS
READY TO. AID DRIVE
EIwcod Street, Director of
Chest Campaign, Says 800
Will Talk for Fund.

The Washington Community Chest
speakers unit" organized to inform
the people of Washington of the pur-
poses of the chest. is ready to function,
Elwood Street. director of the chest, an
nounced this afternoon.
Any organization desiring speaker
on the chest project will be supplied
with one to tell in detail what the chest
hopes to accomplish.
zoo on Committee.
About 200 persons already have sig
nif1ed their willingness to serve on the
speakers committee and another hun
dred will be signed up in the near
future to serve on the unit, 1t was
pointed out
With For Washington's Sake" as
their slogan. the speakers will tell of
the many benefits to be derived from
the chest, pointing out the reduction in
the cost of raising money for charitable
purposes. The campaign, to be from
January % TO February 6, will take the
place of the 81 separate campaigns
which would have been conducted if
the 81 welfare agencies had not con-
solldated into the Community Chest.
Charity on Business Basis.
Through raising all the money in one
big campaign and the apportionment of
the money to the various agencies by
chest budget committee, charitable
work in Washington will be put on
business basis.
Evening star., 1928-12-31
NEW TRADE RICHES
ARE RENDERED u. S.
Hoover's Tour Opens Way to
Development of Wealthy
Latin Connections.

U. S. S. UTAH, EN- ROUTE TO
HAMPTON ROADS, December 81
Herbert Hooyers good will trip had two
distinct stages, in the view of his as
sociateS on the mission. First in
Central America, turning unexpectedly
into what might be termed political
America found economic conditions at
its base. with questions of better rela-
tions with the United States over
tapping ALL
During the very first call at Honduras
contending political factions were
brought together at reception with
what was expected to be beneficial
results, both sides promising that they
would have more amicable relations.
The same was true in Nicaragua, where
political leaders met in friendly
manner, with Diaz and Moncada both
going publicly on record as favoring the
retention of American Marines, at least
until the local constabulary could be
organized and recruited full strength.
U. S. Capital Welcomed.
In Costa Rica members of the party
were given to understand that an ap-
peal by that government to the League
of Nations for an Interpretation of the
Monroe Doctrine in no way was in
tended as slap at the United States.
Also in Costa Rica. as we'll as in
other Central American republics, in
Guiding Salvador, Mr.. Hoover was ap-
prised of the need of the countries for
additional capital to bring about in
ternal Improvements and to develop
natural resources.
Throughout South America members
of the mission we're somewhat sur
priSed at the extent of American in
veStments in the republics. They were
informed that American capital was
welcomed and that apparently South
America was looking to the United
States for funds to assist in the vast
development which is possible for every
one of those countries.
In Ecuador, President Ayora frankly
discussed the problems of his country
with Mr.. Hoover emphasizing the need
for outside financial assistance.
Peru, one of the largest of South
American republics, and regarded as
unusually rich in natural resources, ap-
peared especially eager to welcome
American capital President Leguia in
his conversations with the President
elect stressed the need of bette.' steam
ship connections air lines and roads.
Better Communications Needed.
Bolivians, who boarded the Maryland
at Antofagasta discussed the road pro-
gram, but they also went into the ques-
ton of the outlet to the sea, explaining
the difficulty of bringing in supplies for
the country. Mr. Hoover listened, but
made no comment when political ques-
tions about internal problems in Cen
trail and South America were men,
toned
Members of the mission were impress
ed by conditions in Chile and had full,
frank discussion with cabinet members
on economic problems of that country
Mr.. Hoover left with a splendid impress
sion of the spirit and capacity of ad-
ministration officials.
Better communications with the
United States by sea and air, as we'll
as economic conditions, formed the
basis of conferences in Argentina and
Brazil. The Brazilian President partic-
ularly emphasized the need for better
communications and he and Mr. Hoover
discussed airlines to some extent.
Evening star., 1928-12-31
Explorers Discover Panel Showing Dog
Guarding Ancient Temple From Death

of the great temple of the god Mekal
in the Thothmes III level, dating from
1901 to 1447 BIC. The level lies
directly beneath the later Amenophis
III level, which was Cananite fort
tower.
"As the panel probably was placed
against the door of the temple, the
dog thus guards the entry against the
lion who brings death.
THE lower register shows the majes-
tic lion of Nergal being attacked by
a dog which is biting its back The
upper register seems to show the lion
trying to enter the temple, while the
lower shows the same animal being
driven away by the defending dog"
During the seven seasons the
archaeologists have been excavating at
Beisan they have found few examples
of Ps.estinian sculpture, and these
are described as crude and of inferior
Workmanship.
Evening star., 1928-12-31
RILEY FUNERAL HELD,
Widow of Civil War Veteran Dies
Visiting Relatives.

Funeral services for Mrs. Sallie J.
Riley, who died Thursday while visiting
relatives in Greensboro, N. c.. were con-
Quoted at her residence, zoos Kearney
street northeast, today. Interment was
in Arlington Cemetery.
Mrs. Riley, who was "a years old. was
the widow of Richard Ridgely Riley,
veteran of the Civil and Spanish Amer
lean Wars. She was native of North
Carolina and came to this city with her
father, the late DR.. Benjamin Cooke.
Evening star., 1928-12-31
PROMOTION APPROVED.

The District Commissioners today ap-
proved the promotion of Sergt. Frank
M. Dent, night inspector of the Police
Department, to be lieutenant, effec-
tive tomorrow. Sergt. Dent will fill the
vacancy created by the death of Lieut..
William p Hess, harbor precinct, who
died Christmas eve.
John r. Jefferies. third class pri-
vate. was promoted to the sergeancy
in Dents place.
Evening star., 1928-12-31
EXPECTED TO MEET HOOVER.
Conference Between President-Elect and
Gilbert Looked For.

Belief that the reparations problem
will be discussed by President-elect
Hoover with S. Parker Gilbert, agent
general of reparations, while both are
in Washington is general in diplomatlc
and official circles here.
MIR. Gilbert, who sailed from South
ampton last week, will reach the United
States shortly before President-elect
Hoover returns from his good will tour
of Latin America. Reports are current
in Washington that Mr. Hoover had
cut short his tour so that he might
meet Mr.. Gilbert here for conference
on the reparations question.
These reports are considered far
fetched, but it is regarded as highly
probable that Mr. Hoover will avail
himself of the opportunity to study the
latest developments in the reparatlons
problem
At the State Department it was limited
that Mr.. Gilbert'S return was not 10 pe
made in an official capacity, rather II
was suggested that his return from
Paris is being made "on his own hook.
Nevertheless it was believed to be sig
nificant that Mr.. Gilbert's visit is COM
ing at a time when the selection OF
American representatives who will sit
with the international commission of
experts who will decide Germany's abil-
ity to pay is still question of some
consequence.
So far, no mention of the representa-
tives has been made. The adminiStra-
ton, however, has defined its position
and Secretary Kellogg has indicated
that neither Vice President Dawes nor
Dwight w. Morrow, Ambassador to
Mexico, will be permitted to be drawn
away as the representatives of the
United States.
President Coolidge takes the position
that the United States must have no
part in the conference which would
lead to a concurrent discussion of the
inter-allied debt. Moreover, the admin
istration is convinced that results can
best be obtained if the United States is
represented only in an unofficial capacity.
Evening star., 1928-12-31
CHAR|T|ESFUND
IS&,677 SHORT
Nine Opportunities Enclosed
On Eve of New Year-Ap-
peal for Donations.

New Year Eve finds the opportunities
There are still nine opportunities un-
closed. In these nine opportunities
there are five deserted wives. three men
too Ill to take care of their families and
cne man paying the penalty for his mis-
deeds. In these families there are As
children, only three of whom are of
working age. Washington has always
cared for its own, say the workers Of the
Associated Charities Office, and they be-
iieve that even at this eleventh hour
contributions will be Forthcoming that
will complete the budgets OF the re-
naming opportunities.
Gifts NAV be sent to John B. Larner.
treasurer Associated Charities, 1O22
Eleventh street, or to the Office OF The
G.ar. and will be Acknowledged directly
TO the donors.
Opportunity No. l.
Fully subscribed with $1,000. Closed,
Opportunity No. 2.
Big brother doing his best.
Amount asked for $1,000. Previously
acknowledged, s632.05; S. w, 50; A. S,
rs; w. S. H, S25. Total, s8S4.o5. Still
needed, S435.e0.
Opportunity Nc. 3.
A fathers devotion put to the test
Amount asked for. S1,352. Previously
acknowledged, 1888 90; Mrs. j. c. T., S5;
M. S., S5; G.. B., SIS; A. c. c., $40;
W. S. H, SIS. Total, $933.90. Still
haNIoI Gd1Q1n
Opportunity No. 4.
Fully subscribed with S521.75. Closed.
Opportunity No. 5.
Learning to be Americans.
Amount asked for, S1,196. Previously
acknowledged, $767.30; w. S. H, S25.
Total, s792.30. Still needed, $403.7O.
Opportunity No. 6.
Leaving his family to suffer
Amount asked for. 81 1852. Previously
acknowledged, $673.9l. Still needed,
S678.09.
Opportunity No. I.
Handicapped Johnnie.
Amount asked for $1,000. Previously
acknowledged, S52512; NJ. S.. SIS. Total,
e530I2. Still needed, S669.88.
Opportunity No. s.
Clara, the brave.
Amount asked for. $1,000. Previously
acknowledged, s63249; NJ. M. $40.
Total, S642.49. Still needed S657.51.
Opportunity No. 8.
Fully subscribed with 1892. Closed.
Opportunity No. 10.
Fully subscribed with 1924. Closed.
Opportunity No. IL.
From sl1anty to real home.
Amount asked for $572. Previously
acknowledged. $328.47; cash, 81: W. S.
H.. S25. Total, $354.47. Still needed,
e217.53.
Opportunity No. IL.
This mother betrayed doing her full
part.
Amount asked for, S1,352. Previously
acknowledged, S653.3S Still needed,
e698.62.
Opportunity No. Is.
Mending a home now broken.
Amount asked for, 81 248. Previously
acknowledged, $500 so; S. A. T., $40;
e. NJ. E., SO. Total, $522.6o. Still
needed, S7254o.
Opportunity No. IA.
Fully subscribed with 1892. Closed.
Undesignated, S100.
Summary.
Total amount asked for. ....... $14,976
Total received ...........,.... 1929
Still needed $4,677
Evening star., 1928-12-31
MISS ]. B. MCTAVlSH DIES.

Resident of Washington 20 Yeas
Expires at Sisters Home.
Miss Jennie B. McTavish, clerk in
the Navy Department, and resident of
this city for the past 20 years, died
at the home of her sister, Mrs. D. A.
Edwards, 1908 Massachusetts, avenue
northeast, last night, after a short ill
ness.
Miss McTavish was a native of New
York and had lived for several years
in Saginaw, Mich, before coming to
this city.
Funeral services will be conducted in
the Holy Comforter Catholic Church
Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock. In
terment will be in Mount Olivet Gene
terry.
Evening star., 1928-12-31
MRS. B. T. DU POINT DIES.
Wife of Capitalist, Noted for Char
liable Enterprises.

WILMINGTON, Del, December 81
LP).-Mrs. Bertha Taylor du Pont, wife
of Lammont du Pont, president of the
e. l. du Pont de Nemours & Co., died
today.
Mrs. du Pont, who had been engaged
in many charitable enterprises. suffered
a nervous breakdown last Spring. She
was the daughter of the late George
r. Taylor widely known iron manufac-
turer of Robesonia, Pa.
Evening star., 1928-12-31
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
PHILADELPHIA, December 81
Discovery of a fine basalt panel by the
University of Pennsylvania museums
expedition to Beisan was announced
yesterday in brief report received
from Alan Rowe, director of the ex-
pedition.
Rowe declared the panel was 'by far
the best sculpture ever found in
Palestine and the equal of the finest
Babylonian and Egyptian work.
1.-THE panel is divided into two
registers and is sculptured in high re-
lief" the report stated. The upper
registed depicts lion fighting with a
dog. On the shoulder of the lion is a
star, the indication of a superior being.
The lion is the classic Assyro-Babylon-
ion lion and here represents Nergel, the
god of plague and death.
1T was found nsar the southern end
Evening star., 1928-12-31
Heads Frederick Chamber.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
FREDERICK, Md, December 31.-
Paul I. Payne, manager of the local c.
g. P. Telephone Co. exchange, has been
elected president of the Chamber of
Commerce to fill the unexpired term of
L. L. Wilson, who recently resigned. Mr..
Payne assumes Office tomorrow. His
term expires July l. 1929.
Evening star., 1928-12-31
SPECIAL NOTICES.

AVOID THE FLU" EAT A BOWL OF
Chile each day at the LONE STAR RANCH,
1411 Irving st. Open till midnight. 2.
THE ANNUA N AZ MEEMd OF fHE
Co. of the District of Columbia for the cleo
tion of trustees and the transaction OF any
attention of the meeting will be held at the
Office of the company. Pennsylvania avenue
aesda 4 O. 1s2s the hours
u 4 ''0'I VIM MN n. PAYNE. 'Hca Jr.. Secretary
aNEgAh A & MEETNGt OF sTocKHoLDEPs XII sIsoss
%ednesday Gsefs ana 5an1aFy SnsF % 1925 a l2ss 18th
BRYANT. Secretary.
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCK
holders of the Georgetown Masonic Hall
Association will be held at Masonic Hall, NO
l2lO aye nv " on TuesdaS iSr eve tbe
purpose Of the election of directors and
ISAAC BIRCH, President
Attest: B. n. sPILLE. Secretary.
THERE WILL BE A MEETING, OF THE
Atlantic Building Company ,held in their
Office at l19 S. Fairfax ST.. Alexandria. Va,
on on Thursday, January H. 1929 at II O'Clock
directors and transacting business for the
year. ATLANTIC = nBgJLDING I2I CO.
A. L. zAcRARY. sec'y s.; and and Treas. as 90
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
annual meeting of the stockholders of the
@ n AM The Laese ss II Pafe Ba
Ras 5anHary g. 1s2s at 1900
noon for the purpose of electing board Of
other business as may be properly brought
'e'OiS EDWARD VA 'sF B. EYNoN. JR., Secretary
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SHARE
holders of the National Bank of Washington,
Washington. D. c.. for the election OF direc-
tors and the oi r. sucn other me
Tuesday, January 8, 1929. at l2 o'clock noon.
Polls will remain open from IL O'Clock noon
J. FRANK WHITE, Cashier.
NOTICE rs HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
Riggs National Bank Of washington. D. c..
for the election of directors and the trans
aeon 1f such other Sn hsd as st. may bs
ing house, 1903 Pennsylvania avenue north
& weSt' on on Tuesday; Janpary tla g sGoc ls2s Tme me
until q Q 'iVdf GEoRGE Gseii O. vAss. Cashier.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
the. regular semi annual dividend of So
and an extra diyidend dde OF II, both payable
2ss lsss at the close Of business December "a
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCK
on viii be held at the once Of the Ssso
ciation, goo B st Sc. Washington, d. c.. on
Thursday. January s. 1929. between the
hours of 2 and Z O'Clock pm, for the cleo
ton of officers and directors for the ensuing
year ard for the transacting of such busi-
ness may properly come before the
meeting. CHARLES H. KINDLE,
Secretary.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
annual meeting of the stockholders Of The
Capital Traction Company for the election
of board of directors for the ensuing year
and the transaction of such other business
IS may be brought before the meeting, will
be held at the Office of the company, 36th
and NJ streets northwest, washington, D. C.,
on Thursday, January TO-. 1929, at 1045
o'clock am. The polls will be open from
II O'Clock q m. until II O'Clock noon.
II. d. CHAMPION. Secretary.
I WILL NOT DE RESPONSIBLE FOR DEBTS
contracted by any one except myself, NOR
MAN d. MARDEN. 1880 N. G. ave. ne l.
ROOP REPAIRING, PAINTING. GUTTER
ing, spouting; furnaces repaired and cleaned
reasonable prices. North 53i4, day or night
Evening star., 1928-12-31
Planes Drop Food
To Fishermen Held
Captives of Floe
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
RIGA, Esthonia, December 81.
-Airplanes sent by the govern
ment to search for 83 fishermen
whose vessels drifted seaward
from Lake Peipus have located
the ships and dropped food and
clothing to them, it was an
nounced yesterday.
The airmen reported the ice
foe was drifting toward the Rus
sian coast and probably would
carry the boats into Soviet wa
ters If this happens, the gov
ernment announced it was pre-
pared to take necessary measures
to effect their return home.
Evening star., 1928-12-31
Former Baltimorean Dies.

Ell PASO. Tex, December 81 P).-
James r. Moffett. AZ years old, an ad-
vertising man, died at his home here
yesterday after a long illness. Mr..
Moffett came to Ell Paso from Baltimore
IL years ago.
Evening star., 1928-12-31
PAINTER HURT IN FALL.
Plunges Three Stories-Condition
Is Pronounced Serious.

Carl Spitzenger, 39-year-old painter,
of 919 North Carolina avenue south
cast was seriously injured at / 80 this
afternoon when he fell from the third
story of house at 1912 Gallatin street,
on which he was working.
He was picked UP by fellow work
men and rushed to Emergency Hospital
in the Walter Reed Hospital ambulance,
where he was treated by DR. Walter
Atkinson Of the Emergency staff Spitz-
engers condition is serious.
Evening star., 1928-12-31

BY means of motor buses 600 chill
dren living in territory of GAS square
miles around the town of Fallon, New,
are brepght daily to school.
Evening star., 1928-12-31
Veterinarians to Meet.

RICHMOND. Va, December 81 P.-
Fifty or more veterinarians from
throughout the State are expected to
attend the thirty-sixth annual meeting
of the Virginia State Veterinary Medi-
cal Association. to be held here Janu-
ary 10 and IL.
Evening star., 1928-12-31
GILBERT ON WAY
TO UE S. ON VITAL
WAR DEBT MISSION

Continued From First Page.)
Evening star., 1928-12-31
Will Rogers
Says:

NEW YORK. N. Y.-Before our
usual list of millionaires issue their
yearly optimistic New Year state
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-11-01
GEN. MITCHELL BOOSTS SMITH
 IN FINE TALK
Criticises Prohibition, Re- publican Party and
 H. (. Hoover

CHICAGO, Nov. Gen. VII fam Mitchell, suspended Chief of the Army Air Service, criticised Prohibition, the Republican Par ty and Herbert c. Hoover in a speech prepared for delivery at a meeting under the auspices of the Smith Independent League of Illinois.
 Urging the election of Gov. AL fred E. Smith, Gen. Mitchell said the Republican Party had "be- come the symbol for conservation of a monopoly of selfshness and a dishonest government. Gov. Smith believes in q liberal pol icy. common sense and honest law enforcement. This desire to amend the Prohibition law is sponsored by responsible thinking people who see Prohibition, as it now exists, simply a monstrous defective system that defeats it's own o b j e c t. The Eighteenth Amendment has been a dismal failure"