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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-28
ANCHORED OIL WAR
ENDED BY CONTRACT
British Given Access to Fields and
Allowed Compensation
for Losses.

By the Associated Press
MOSCOW, February 28-Announce-
ment was made today that contract
has been signed ending the Soviet Brit
ish oil war, by which the British again
are given access to the Russian oil fields
and providing for large purchases of
Soviet oil by Sir Henry Deterding man.
aging director of the Royal Dutch Shell
companies.
1. G. SokolnikOv, head of the Soviet
oil syndicate. in signing the contract. is
felt to have scored singular success
for Soviet foreign business, inaSmuch
as the bitter Soviet-British oil war has
heretofore been regarded as one of the
chief causes of economic and political
conflicts between the two countries.
The contract. 1t is believed here, fore
shadows a political understanding be-
tween England and Soviet Russia
The contract is regarded as particu-
larly important because of clause pro-
viding compensation for the Royal
Dutch losses resulting from nationali-
zaticn in profits accruable from busi-
ness in the future instead of fat COM
pensaf!on payments. which would be
dif1lc'ilt under existing circumstances.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-28
JOHN CONWAY TOOLE
is DEAD OF INFLUENZA
President of International Base
Ball League III for
Ten Days.

BY the Associated Press
NEW YORK, February 28-John
Conway Toole. for the last eight years
president of the International Base Ball
League, died at his home here today
after To-day illness with influenza
The sudden passing of the veteran
Toole who has long been a commanding
figure in. base ball. came with little
warning. Despite mis- advancing years,
he appeared in sturdy health upon the
occasion of the annual schedule meeting
Of his circuit here February Is, at
which he presided
Shortly thereafter he was stricken
with influenza. but 1t was reported only
three days ago that he was considera-
ply better and appeared on the road to
recovery
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fared better. BulKlng large against the memory
of fright and mild shock was the knowledge of her
fances having thought and acted first for her in
an emergency which threatened their lives.
The full measure of this gallantry and skill in
the air revealed only closely guarded secrets
of the excursion into the clouds became known.
After leaving Valbuena air field yesterday with
a small bag packed with sandwiches, Col. Lind
bergh and Miss Morrow few to nearby spot for
a picnic lunch. In the take-of for the return trip
the airpane lost its right wheel-probably it is
now believed, because mechanic greasing it had
failed to refasten the cotter key which held it to
the axle
When he was flying back to Valbuena Field Col
Lndbergh's thoughts his predcament and
how best to emerge from it. Finally he reached
over to Miss Morrow, seated at his side, and told
her. above the roar of the motor, they probably
would turn when they landed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-28
LINDY RETURNS TO AIR
WITH FIANCEE, DESPITE
A DISLOCATED SHOULDER
Up 80 Minutes, Making Three Short
Hops-Saved Anne by Antici-
pating Crash Yesterday.
By the Associated Press.


February 28-Und yesterdays
handling
she the machine but after
Immediately automobile
exhibited
saving himself
their heehour ended crash
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SENATE F|L|bUSTER
ENDED At 2::4O AIM.
0ne-Man 0ratoricaI Siege Is
Terminated by Lead
ers' Efforts.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
The efforts of its leaders freed the
Senate from q one-man filibuster early
today after hours had been spent III
| trying to defeat a few comparatively
small items in the second deficiency ap-
preparation bill
Held at virtually standstill until
2:40 o'cock this morning by Senator
Dill, Democrat, Washington, who OBJ
Iected to provision of $l50000 for a
survey looking toward the construction
OF canal through Nicaragua, the
Senate accepted an agreement proposed
by its leaders to stop the talk for the
night and vote on the measure shortly
after / o'clock this afternoon. When
the vote was taken and after Senator
Dill had again voiced his opposition,
! the Senate agreed to the canal provision
81 to 10.
When the hour grew late and fewer
and fewer Senators remained on the
floor, the Senate was forced to issue
warrants for the arrest of the absentees.
| but this method Of forceful attendance
/ was not used, as the number necessary
{ TO transact business finally struggled
/ in and. tired and thoroughly weary of
talk, all agreed to recess till later in the
, morning, after receiving the quiet as
| surance of leaders that the fight against
| the filibuster would be fought to a
| finish.
| Traditions Upheld.
! Numerous roll calls, reading from
! magazines. sharp words and a good dea
| of good-natured by-play upheld the
traditions Of Senate filibusters not un-
common as a short session of Congress
| n hat H.
filibuSter of Senator Dill lacked in mar
power it made up in other ways.
Throughout the long hours of waiting
the venerable Senator from wyoming
Chairman Warren Of the appropriations
committee. sat patiently by, apparently
untired for all of his 85 years.
The crucial hour in the filibustel
came shortly after o'clock, when, witt
not more than dozen Senators on thu
floor Dill demanded a quorum call
From cloakrooms, restaurant and office,
A Senators emerged and then aftel
ordering the arrest of the absent mem.
bers, the Senate waited until the foul
additional members necessary to trans
act business appeared.
The first to come was Senator Norris
Republican, Nebraska. Next was Sen
ator Brookhart, Republican, Iowa, who's,
appearance brought Senator Nicely
Democrat. West Virginia, to his feet.
If the Senator from Iowa was ar
rested under the warrant issued fo
him. said Neely, and is in contemp
OF the Senate, / move that he now b,
purged"
After the laughter had subsidet
Brookhart suggested that the Senat,
could not do much to him without
Quorum. There was more laughter.
Finally. Blaine of Wisconsin. In
long overcoat dripping with the rair
hot was falling outside. and Broussart
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antiques. His collection of early Ameri-
can furniture and utensils is source
of pride to him.
Mr. Sargent, who has been in the
Coolidge cabinet four years said he
would welcome the opportunity to re-
turn to Ludlow because he preferred to
live in a small town.
While not setting any date, Mr.. Sar-
gent expects to leave Washington as
soon as the next Attorney General takes
over the Office. and to resume the even
tenor of life that was interrupted when
he was suddenly called into the cabinet.
He said that he hoped he would be
able to get awav by the NIGHT of,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-28
CUBA REVOLT PLOT
BELIEVED CRUSHED
Move to Force U. S. to Inter-
vene to Restore Order Is
Barred by Officials.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
HAVANA. February 28-Seventy-
three warrants for arrest of prominent
Cubans were issued by Superior Judge
Manuel Quesada today in continuation
of efforts at suppression Of plot
against the life of President Machado
and the peace of Cuba.
The action was preceded by q state
ment by Col. Alfonso Fors, Cuban secret
service chief. saying:
Il can now say that an open state
of rebellion and utter disregard for
legally constituted authority exists
throughout the nation
A later statement by Col. Fors said
that the situation was we'll in hand, and
that there were no fears OF violence.
Revelation of the plot came late yes
terday with the filing of charges against
10 prominent Cubans charging a plot TO
assassinate President Machado and Gre
ate such a chaotic condition in Cuba
that the United States would be forced
to intervene.
10 Held without Bail.
Eight of the 10 men named in the
formal charges were arrested immedi-
ateIy. Two others were taken In custody
before midnight. and ell were lodged in
Principe Fortress, to be held without
bail. The eight arrests were MADE in a
single raid on the headquarters OF the
Nacionalista, or Nationalist political
party.
Among those named in the warrants
issued today were Rafael Iturralde for
mer minister of war in the MachadC
cabinet AND believed now to be in exile
in New York, and Octavio Seiele
founder OF the Nationalist party, ac-
cuSed Of fathering the revolt.
In his announcement Of discovery O1
! the plot, Col. Fors said, 80 evident was
the plot to execute these treasonablt
| crimes and so clear was the pact among
! the plotters that we were told the Pres
! ident would not be able to be re-
inaugurated May 20"
Other Organiza ticns Involved.
He charged several organizations witt
| implication. These included the Com
munist party. the NationalistS. tht
AntiImperialistic League and the Ma
! tionalist Union. He said anti-9overn
ment parties had been formed through
out the island under the name OF "loca
! government" These parties, he said
did not hesitate TO term themselve
new Cuban revolutionaries."
He charged their activities extended
! 10 foreign countries. reference II
which some see connection with tn
activities of Jose Antonio Mella, Cubal
student aeitator who was assassinatet
in Mexico City recently.
With this revolution completely or
panized," Fors charged, they had ap
rointed notable delega atoms in foreig'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-28
Fishing, Hunting and Life in Small Town
Beckon Sargent In Leaving Cabinet
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
Fishing, hunting and the pleasure of
living IN the small town where he was
born are the things that beckon to
John G. Sargent, the silent Attorney
General of the Coolidge cabinet, as his
term draws to a close.
lifelong practice Of never worrying
today about what tomorrow will bring.
Mr.. Sargent said, accounted for his not
having planned what he would do after
March 4. He said he expected. how
ever, to return to Ludlow. VT, where he
probably will re-enteI private law prac-
tice and hav" 'mni4S time to Ash and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-28
Dry Law Appeal
SAYS 40 in Million
Die of Alcoholism
By the Associated Press.

NEW YORK, February 28
The Women's Christian Temper
ance Union issued statistics to-
day showing that the death rate
from alcoholism in the United
States for 1927 was 40 in l,00O,-
900 of population, as compared
with in 100000 in 1920.
The announcement said this
increase was due to the refusal
to accept the benefits of the pro-
hibition law" and advocated
vigorous educational campaign.
especially for young people.
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154 Gangsters Sentenced.

PALERMO. italy. February 28 0P).-
Sentences of from one to five years
imprisonment were passed on l54 mem
bers of the "Rocella gang" akin 10 the
Mafia. by the local tribunal today. Six
teen were acquitted, but four died in
Jail awaiting trial.
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Bank Statements

Washington clearing house. $4,4O4..
75457.
Customs receipts. s44.035. .293ll.
New York clearing house exchange.
s1.742. 100000
New Yo"'; clearing house bslsncs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-28
HOUSE TWICE BOMBED.

Damage to Chicago Woman's Res
taurant Believed Work of Rivals.
CHICAGO, February % LP.-The
second bomb within three days exploded
in the restaurant of Mrs. Margaret
Sheppard last night. Woodwork was
torn out and windows broken but no
one was injured. A more powerful bomb
exploded at the same restaurant early
Monday morning. Competitors are
blamed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-28

WEATHER.
10. s. Weather Bureau Forecastl
Rain this afternoon and early to-
night: tomorrow partly cloudy and
slightly colder. Temperatures-High
est, 56 at 5 pm. yesterday; lowest, 80
at 5 am today.
Full report on page 2.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-23
DRY WEATHER AID
IN FIGHTING FLOOD
BuIWarks Strengthened at
Three Points in High
Water Sector.
Nv the Associated Press.

~ the Associated Press.
MEMPHIS. Tenn, May 23.-Anothel
30 hours Of dry weather was hoped fol-
today by workers fighting to keep the
Mississippi River and its tributaries
with their banks
At Hickman, KY, and Mounds Land
ing Miss. where the river has threat
ened to break through levees, and at
BENNETT, Mo. where the st. Francis did
break through and flooded approx
mately $4,000 acres, bulwarks had been
strengthened TO-DAY sufficiently to with
stand another onslaught of the high
waters.
No Immediate Danger.
Heightened flood stages on the lower
Mississippi as a result of the high wa
tiers the last week in the rivers upper
reaches we're the main fear of river
men and residents. of Louisiana and
Mississippi The Mounds Landing levee
is in no immediate danger at the pres
ent time, and 1t is believed it will be
able to withstand the great volume of
water which Is predicted for the middle
of next month.
Rivers in Arkansas. including the Red,
White, Arkansas and the lower ST.
Francis, today also offered more hope
full outlook.
Gaps between the new and old levees
at Hickman continued to be filled sue
cessfully today. Mounds Landing work.
men spent more time reinforcing the
levee which gave way in 1927, flooding
Greenville and thousands of acres of
valuable land. The single break on the
st. Francis. at Kenneth, three days ago
appeared to be the only worry Of large
crews there. The break lessened the
danger on other weak spots in levees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-23
OHIO FACULTY WOMAN PLANS
MEALS FOR ITO OR CARNATIONS
Mrs. Minton Is Nutrition Ad-
wiser to Fraternities
and Sororities.
Novel Post Was Created
When Groups Asked
Cuisine Aid.
Rx the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
COLUMBUS. Ohio, May 23.-Every
time a housewife frets about balanced
meals with enough variety to please
the several palates of the family, she
could give a thought to Mrs. Elsie
Steiger Minton of the Ohio State Uni
versity faculty, who plans for thou
sands.
The housewife has one family to
watch. Mrs. Minton, home econom-
les teacher, who is nutrition adviser
to student organizations, has more
than 10 fraternites and SororitieS
for which to plan appetizing, health
full and economical meals.
The post filled by Mrs. Minton was
created when the Greek letter organi-
cations asked the university for aid in
conducting their cuisine. 1t is new
thing in college service to students.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-23
LAND CLASSIFICATION
HELD SOIL PROBLEM KEY
U. 8. Expert Says Survey Is
Foundation of Scientific
Agriculture.

DANzIG, Germany CP.--Sound land
classification is the key to solution of
virtually all soil problems, says DR.. Cur
It's F. Marbut, chairman of the inter
national commission on genesis, CLASH
f1cation. morphology and mapping of
soils which held its sessions here.
Dr. Marbut is chief of the soil sur
vey of the Bureau of Chemistry and
Soils, United States Department of
Agriculture. He reported to the con-
ference the progress Of the soil survey
of his government, which. as a guide to
farm practice and a means to increase
crops production. is becoming establish
ed as the scientific foundation of Ameri-
cas- whole program Of agriculture.
The commission, attended by soil
scientists from all parts of the world,
was charged with preparing the pro-
gram for the triennial meeting of the
International Soil Congress to be held
in Leningrad, Russia, in the Summer
Of 1880.
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prominent British Physician

is purified. Appetite picks up. Digestion i'm.
proves. Skin blemishes dry up and fade away!
And how easy it is! Three times every day,
before or between meals, eat cake of fresh
Establishments Yeast. Eat it regularly,
and over a sufficient period of time-and
watch the glow of health and joyous vigor
return. -Fleischmann's fresh Yeast
at grocers, restaurants, and soda fountains:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-23
SOVIET WINS TRADE PACT,

BUENOs AIRES. May 20 P)-An
agreement has been signed between the
representative of the Soviet Russian
trade organizations and the Bolivian
government for the sale to Bolivia dur
ing the next 10 years of Is 900 900 boxes
Q year Of Russian matches at So cents
o gross.
This Is the first time an agreement
has been signed between the Soviet
commercial organization and South
American government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-23
LATE APPLES DEVELOPED.

NEW YORK Lp)-An apple breeding
record Is reported to the American AS
ISOLATION for the Advancement of Sci
ence by w. T. Macoun, Dominion horti-
culturist of Ottawa Canada.
More than 80 years ago. he says, there
were only five known late keeping APP
Piles that could be depended upon for
hardness at Ottawa Now there are
800. resulting from breeding work at
Ottawa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-23

Take Pillsbury's Cake Flour
home with you tomorrow and try
it-you'll be surprised and
delighted! Here's a new product
from the famous Pillsbury mills
women all over the country
say it's the finest cake -four
they've ever used. It's made of a
scientific blend of special wheats,
unusually soft, milled to a silky
6ncness-the perfect -four for
angel food and other delicate
cakes. Try it with your favorite
recipe-n0te the improvement
note the unusually soft, even
texture of your cakes, their
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-23
TO CONNIE MORATE PACT.
Street to Be Named to Honor Sign
ing of Vatican Treaty.

ROME, May % Up Roman
through1are will be named The Street
OF Cancellation" TO celebrate the sig
nature of the Lateran accordS. The
municipality announced yesterday that
the street chosen would probably be a
stretch of road near the Castel st.
Angelo in the old "Borgo' quarter
close to the Vatican.
The municipality is making plans on
a grand scale for the Pope's first exit
from the Vatican, which is now expect
ed to take place June 6.
Forty thousand pilgrims from Turin
alone are expected to come for the
event. Other provincial cities will fol-
low suit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-23

delicate tenderness, and their
richness of flavor. Sooner or
later you'll be using Pillsbury's
Cake Flour regularly-buy it
now while you can still get one
of these attractive mixing bowls.
While they last, your grocer will
give you your choice of rose,
green, or crystal in full nine-inch
size, free with the purchase OF
two packages of Pillsbury's Cake
Flour. Make q note Oh your
shopping ist-get Pillsbury's
Cake Flour tomorrow-find out
for yourself why women are %
enthusiastic about It'll
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-23

CONDEMN1NG habit.forming laxative drugs,
~ world medical opinion has overwhelming.
lyturned to the simple health food-fresh yeast.
Fleischmann's Yeast is as fresh as crisp, new
lettuce or garden spinach-but how much
more marked is its health effect! The millions
of living, active yeast plants gently stimu.
late natural elimination, check the formation
Of constipation poisons. The whole system
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-23

chology and shop management and
that the corrective value of both oral
and written English be emphasized"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-23
PSYCHOLOGY TAUGHT
IN MECHANICS SCHOOL
Rochester Institution Trains Young
Men for Straight Thinking" as
Well as for Industry.

ROCHESTER, N. Y. Op).-Psychology
takes place alongside applied courses
at the Rochester Mechanics Institute.
This institution trains young men
and women for industry It's work is
outlined in a report to the American
Society of Mechanical Engineers by
Virgil M. Palmer of Rochester.
Knowledge of applied theory and
practice is important" he says, but
more important is morale that results
from straight thinking and the ability
to convey these thoughts to subor-
dinates convincingly.
Therefore, the commission that Sc
lected courses recommended the study
of economic history and economics, psy-
The Washington times., 1929-03-04

SAN ANTONIO. Tex. March
4.-Cari Mays, the veteran
pitcher who is attempting a
comeback with the New York
Giants, planned to resume
practice today despite his broken
left thumb. He will warm up
daily with the injured member
bound in splints. Mays de-
clares he will win 20 games
this year.
The Washington times., 1929-03-04
ROLL
INTO FIRST

CHICAGO, March 4.-Penick Gro
GERS team of Chicago today was set.
ting the pace in the five-man event
of the American Bowling Congress.
which opened here Saturday night.
The final so lads rolling last night
upset the lead of the w. A. Alexander
& Co. team that had survived since
the opening card. The Alexa nders
were leading with 2,711 until the
Penicks checked in with 2,753.
In the same rolling, the Rogers
Park team, Chicago, ousted the
Windy City team for second place.
The Washington times., 1929-03-04
I2()5GR0VE
LEADING
SCORER

Delmar Cosgrove, speedy forward
Of the Gallaudet College five, topped
the District college basketeers in in
dividual point scoring with 1s9 points
for the season. The Kendall Green
phenom averaged IL 3-5 points per
game. .
Forrest Burgess. of American Uni
versity, placed second with III
points or II 2-5 points per game.
Don Dutton. of Georgetown; Freddy
Mesmer, of Georgetown and Maurice
A. Mccarthy. of Georgetown, fin
ished third. fourth and fifth with
l42, 14O and 129 points.
Henry Drapiewski, Of Gal.
laudet, was sixth with 12l
points and Dave LiChliter, Of
American University. seventh
with III points. These were the
only players who managed to
scale over the 100 mark.
Others prominent in point scoring
were Leon Dutch" Shloss, of Ameri-
can University; Hal Maenan. of
Georsetown; Louis Dyer. of Gal
laudet; Julie Radice, of Maryland
University, and Joe Walsh, of
Catholic University.
Catholic University, Georgetown
and Maryland will be well fixed
with basketball material for the
1929-SO season, as practically every
player will be available next year
Catholic University won't lose q
Layer and will be bolstered by a
wealth of freshman material
Those returning for basketball
work with the Cardinals. are
Walsh, PapaIia, Amann, Ogden,
Champa, O'Brien, MuElaney, Mar.
tin, Reilly and McCabe. Coach
Fred Rice should offer no ex-
Cuses next year.
In case Elmer Ripley remains as
coach at Georgetown, he viii be
Supplied with another veteran five
which will be intact. He will have
Shea, Dillon, Flood. Morris. Nc.
Carthy. Mesmer. Dunn, Dutton,
Byrnes, Scalzi, Meenan, Mahoney,
Callan and Johnny Bozek as hold.
overs.
Only Capt. Thurston Dean Will be
lost to Maryland University and
Coach Fl. Burton Shipley should
have reason for smiles. Not so
much that he will have any parts
left from this years varsity. but a
crackerjack freshman bevy will be
ready for varsity competition this
fall. The players are May, Berger,
Wilson, Rooney. Chalmers, RJnkin.
johnson, Settino and others.
Left over from the varsity COM
hlnation are Radice, Hetzel, Evans,
Heagy, Madigan, Allen, Gaylor,
Cuhan and 7itzer.
The Washington times., 1929-03-04

Henry Drapiewski, Of Gal.
laudet, was sixth with 1?l
points and Dave LiChliter, OF
American University, seventh
with III points. These were the
only players who managed to
scale over the 100 mark.
The Washington times., 1929-03-04
Roy Johnson Leaves
To Join Detroit Tigers

SAN "FRANCTSCO, March A.
Having reached an agreement with
Manager "Bucky'' Harris, Roy John
son, who was sold by the San
Francisco Seals last year, today
was on his way to join the Tiger
training camp at Phoenix, Ariz.
johnson was considered one of the
best outfielders in the Pacific Coast
League last season.
The Washington times., 1929-03-04
ST. IGNATIUS LEAVES

SAN. FRANCISCO, March 4.--Vic.
torious in the Pacific Association
championship today. the st. Igaa,
thus basketball team will leave here
tomorrow for Kansas City, whe.'
they will participate in tourna,
ment for national hOnors.