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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-11
RODGERS FAVORS
TONNAGE FORMULA
Declares U. S. Is in Position
to Dictate Terms for Naval
Power Reduction.

Insisting that tonnage is the best
measure of naval strength, because
every additional ton in a ships design
increases her power In some way, Rear
Admiral William L. Rodgers, u. S. NJ,
retired, Is quoted in today's issue of the
Army and Navy Journal as believing
that 1t is very difficult to decide on a
formula for evaluating relative naval
strength. This interview, in connection
with naval developments at Geneva, it
was explained, quotes Admiral Rodgers
as saying that until we see the precise
formula we shall not know whose posi-
ton has been altered In order to accept
a new ratio of naval strength"
New Formula Seen as Screen.
The interview follows:
In 1921, before the meeting of the
Washington Conference for Limitation
Of Armaments, the Navy Department
directed the technical experts to select
a 'yardstick' for the comparison Of ships
and navies of the different powers.
Nothing was found so satisfactory as
tonnage. displacement, and this yard
stick was readily accepted by all.
IF it is asked why another method
Of measure is now sought, the answer
is that it will not measure comparative
values any better than tonnage, but that
perhaps some of the disputants may flnd
it convenient to conceal an essential
change in their political stand behind
the screen Of a new formula.
This country has a stronger posi-
ton than any other about reduction.
Mr.. Hoover has said that he wants a
reduction, and he only has to state his
.ermS and say that If the other powers
do not agree this country will out
build them.
Must Accept Our Terms"
"Their anxiety is to limit the power
of the United States, but they are not
rich, and if they really want reduction
they must accept our terms or come
near to doing so, or else see US go be-
yond them.
"A formula from Mr.. Hoover. with
demand for a handsome reduction, has
the advantage that the formula offers
a mask behind which the other powers
may conceal from their peoples that
they are going to change their position,
but If there is any formula, no doubt
this country will make it, for we should
lose on any other country's formula.
Tonnage is the best measure OF naval
strength. Tonnage measures the power
of ships; the more tons the more power,
either for speed or for combat. But
beyond this a formula can tell us
nothing"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-11
CANADIAN TOWNS
MENACED BY FIRES
Flames Sweeping Through
Parched Forests Take Toll
of Valuable Timber.
Gy the Associated Press.


WINNIPEG, Manitoba, May 11.-A
score of fires roared through the parched
forests of Northern Manitoba and Sas-
katchcwan today, destroying huge
stands of valuable timber and threaten
ing settlements.
stiff breeze and lack of rainfall
aidcd the progress of the flames and
thwarted efforts of forest rangers and
settlers to check the fires.
One fire was cutting blackened
sWath five miles wide northWard from
Film F'lon Mines in Northern Manitoba
and a dozen smaller fires were con-
Stunning mere valuable property to the
east of the mines.
OF 10 fires reported in Saskatchewan
the most serious were raging through
the basque and porcupine forests re-
serves 80 miles east of Prince Albert.
A pail of smoke hanging over the
great reaches of scrub growth in North
Manitoba. known as the barrens, told
of the extent of the fires in that region.
Forest rangers coming out of the bar
rcns said the roar of the flames could
be. heard for miles.
The mining settlement at Cold Lake
and other communities were in the path
CT flames sweeping northward while
other fires ragged at Mile SO and at
Mandy Lake. Two Indian Shacks and
the buildings of the Ross Navigation Co.
at Mile SO were destroyed before a
changing wind saved the rest of the
settlement.
The forestry division concentrated a
large force in the Touch River district
north of Nipawin. Saskatchewan, where
two serious fires had attacked valuable
timber
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and pianist slip into position and, high
on either side, in specially built
balconies, are the young girls Of the
junior choir
Then, simultaneously with the sound
ing of the last note of the final chorale,
played by the trombones, DR.. Wolfe
summons the opening phases Of the
passion music Another interesting
factor in Bethlehem performance is the
singing of the chorales in the score by
audience. as well as by choir, all stand
ing. This is extremely impressive
breaks the long time of the sessions for
the auditors, and also gives them actual
participation. The whole effect is ex-
ceptionally inspiring. 1t is easy, after
even one session, to understand the
persistent call to return again and
again that these feSt.vG.s exercise over
their auditors.
SOlOiStS All Interesting.
The soloists yesterday all were in
teresting. Washington, as usual, sup
plies the leading baSso-Charles TroW-
bridge Tittman, whose authority in
singing Bach's works in traditional
style is we'll known. Mr. Tittmann had
most difficult music in the air. The
Saviour, Low Before His Father Bend
ing" And he acquitted himself well.
He sang full concert just the day be-
fore.
The soprano, Ernestine Hohl Eber-
hard. has a very light. high voice. as
also the tenor, Arthur Kraft. Both
sang with much spirit The acoustics
were excellent. Grace Divine, the
young alto, singing her part for the
first time, was obviously little nervous
at the beginning, but she soon gained
in confidence and her tone quality was
lovely. She sang beautifully in the
second half
David Hottie, a Bethlehemite, ac-
quilted himself especially well in the
role of Judas. The other soloists, Elsie
Mcdowell, Elizabeth Pollock, Mrs.
Hagey, Robert Fenstermacher, Howard
Wiegner, Arthur Ward, Richard Degray
and Robert Crawford, all did their
smaller parts admirably. The chorus
was superb Throughout.
Thirty Attend From Capital.
About 80 Washingtonians made the
trip to hear the festival performances
in Bethlehem. They included, in adj
ditiop to Mr.. Tittmann, the bass soloiSt,
and Miss Lucy BrickenStein, one of the
original members of the Bach Choir
and WaShingtons most eminent Bach
authority; James NJ. Beck, Mrs. Walter
Bruce Howe, Miss Katherine ArliSle,
Miss Helen Nicolay, Mrs. Franklin Ellis,
Mrs. James Dunn, Miss Katherine Riggs,
Mrs. Beatrice Taylor, Miss Amelia Mac
fayden, Miss Lillian Williamson, Mrs. j.
S. Scully, Mrs. Margaret S. zerhinele,
Capt. Theodore Bitterman, Miss Flor
ence Spofford, Miss Mary BrickenStein,
Mrs. Eugene Byrnes, Miss Jean Sitter,
Mrs. Walter E. Hilton, Miss Ruth
Howell, Mrs. Emily Harold Marsh, John
c. Wilkinson, Mrs. Jenkins. Mrs. Sher-
man, Miss Theda Buck, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. H. Hill and Miss Mariana Hill.
Others making reservations, but not
noted at the initial session, were Mrs.
Edwin B. Parker and Mrs. Adolf Kaspar
Miller. H. E. F.
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Will Rogers
Says:

PHILADELPHIA.-Just few down
to Pimlico, Md, to see the great
"Preakness" race. Bucked a head
wind, but not as strong a one as
the horse I bet on bucked. Forty
thousand people there, counting Sen
ators and Congressman. Farmers got
no relief, but the mutuel betting ma
chimes cleaned up. Handled over a
million and a half on one race.
Lucky for me I run into Doc Adj
Iniral Grayson. Through his medi-
cal influence he got me in the in
closure where the Republicans were.
Otherwise, I would have had to
stayed in the center field with the
Democrats. Gov. Richie was mighty
nice to us. Vice President Curtis
enjoyed 1t. Hoover would have
liked it. It was one place where
the Democrats couldn't join with
the loose moraled Republicans and
put over anything.
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UNIONS PROTEST. 49,.
BEFORE GOVERNOR
Rayon Strikers Demand for With
drawal of Troops Follows
Home Bombing.
BY the Associated Press.


ELIZABETHTON, Tenn, May IL
Protests of Representatives of Textile
Unions in johnson City, Erwin and
Elizabethtcn against the use Of State
troops In settling the strike at the
American Bemberg and American
Glanzstoff mills here were before Gov.
Henry H Horton today.
The action came after a day OF ap-
prehension here resulting from the
bombing of the home of Mack Elliott,
a member of a strikers union, at Hun
ter, near here, shortly after midnight
yesterday. No definite connection be-
tween the explosion and the labor ques-
ton has been established, however.
In their message to Gov. Horton last
night the union representatives de-
manded removal of the troops on the
ground that 1.-The use of militia in strike
situations is unconstitutional and need
less and is an affront to orderly tax
payers in these communities"
Quiet reigned here today, with re-
port from the rayon companies that
more workers have applied than can be
used at this time and that operations
are increasing steadily. National guards
men, deputized as State police, re-
manned on duty.
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CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.
TODAY.

Ringing the Door Bells of Europe"
will be the subject of lecture by
Chaplain Reuben u. Shrum, U. S. N,
8 o'clock, at the Y. w. G. A, under
auspices of the ways and means COM
mittee of the Business Women's Coun-
Gil Public invited.
The Ergotocrats' Club will meet, 8
o'clock. at 805la Tenth street. Henry
Tlury will speak of "GereticS." All in
terested are invited.
"Ductjess Glands and Their Influence
on Human Life" will be the subject of
Larger Life, 8:15 o'clock, at 1706 L
street.
This Mount Pleasant Citizens Asso-
cation will meet. 8 O'Clock. in Mount
Pleasant Public Library, for the last
time this season. Election of officers.
FUTURE
The American Association of Univer-
sity Women invites all college women
and their friends to meet tomorrow, 3
on, at the johnson home in Alta
Vista. Md, Wisconsin avenue car line,
stop 80, to walk in the vicinity. Bring
supper. Leaders: Mr.. and Mrs. Enoch
Johnson.
The Wanderlusters' hike for tomor-
row will start from Seventeenth and
Pennsylvania avenue southeast at PAS
pm. Mr.. McMillin will lead.
The Red Triangle Outing Club will
meet tomorrow at Rosslyn, Va, at 2:15
pm. Buy round-trip ticket to Great
Falls. Hike will be along Bullneck Run
to the Potomac, passing a waterfall and
an old gold mine. Campfire party, If
you stay out. Bring lunch, cup and
f1ashlight. Coffee will be furnished
Bill Richardson, leader.
Waldburg Hewitt will lead morning
group for visit to historic landmarks
Meet at Willard Hotel, 1880 am. Walk
will be followed by breakfast party
concluding in time for church.
Piney Branch Citizens Association
will meet Monday, 8 pm, in Hamline
M. E. Church.
Benefit card party by Daughters of
Union Veterans of Civil War, Simpsons
Auditorium. $50 Seventh street south
east, May Is, 8 o'clock.
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WELFARE Meeting HELD.
Further Plans for Speakers Dis
cussed by Chest Bureau.

Further plans for providing speakers
to address various organizations on the
subject of social welfare work were dis
cuSsed at a luncheon meeting of the
Speakers Bureau of the Washington
Community Chest in the Y. w. c. A.
Building yesterday.
William C. Sullivan, chairman of the
bureau, spoke on the value Of the spoken
word in keeping the ideals of the vari-
Gus agencies before the public. He de-
clared that talks made during the year
round campaign planned by the bureau
should be prepared with the idea OF
building good will between the public
and the agency rather than with the
thought of obtaining money in the next
campaign.
Elwood Street. director of the Com
munity Chest; Miss Gertrude Bowling,
Walter c. Clephane, John Melpoldel
and others also spoke. The next meet
ing will be held Friday, June IA.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-11
FOCH TAKES HELM
OF ALLIED THRUSTS
Daring Strategy, for Which
Aides Thought Him Mad,
Bears Great Results.

Commandment Bugnet, aide de camp to
the late Marshal Foch from June, 1921.
until the generallisimo's death, gives in
his book, 'Foch Talks" intimate and
revealing conversations with the man
who commanded the allied forces in the
World War. Marshal Foch knew anu
approved of Commandment Bugnet'S work
OF revealing the real Foch but asked
that the book be withheld from publica-
ticn Until his death in order to escape
possible criticism that it was inspired.
: MS is the thirteenth of a series of arti-
t.cs written exclusively for The Star aud
sIlied newspapers of the North American
EeWSpap r Alliance, Incorporating the
mlsL important parts OF "Foch Talks"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-11
APPRECIATES u. S. AID.

BY the Associated Press
The Nicaraguan Minister, Juan B.
Sacasa, has sent to Secretary Stimson
message from President Moncada
pra1Sing the work of Americans in his
country.
Since Tipitapa," said the Nicaraguan
Presidents message. "all Nicaragua
eulogiZes the work of Stimson. Mccoy,
Sellers and Feland. They were able to
distinguish themselves in the fulfiIlment
of their duties as men of honor and
probity, and they merit the esteem of
our country"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-11
EDUCATOR OF DEAF HERE.

Finishing a tour of the British En-
pire, on which he has visited many
schools for the deaf, Frank G. Barnes,
internationally known educator Of the
deaf. and Mrs. Barnes are in Washing
ton for few days as the guests of DR..
Percival Hall, president of Gallaudet
College.
Mr.. and Mrs. Barnes will remain in
the Capital until Tuesday, when he will
leave for New York to prepare to sail
for England.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-11
$4,000 DAMAGE VERDICT.

Injured Woman Wins in Suit
Against Taxicab Company.
The Wardman Park Taxicab Co. was
assessed $4,000 damages by a jury In
Circuit Division 2, before Justice Hitz,
in favor of Mrs. Della Flaherty, who
was injured in a traffic accident. Mrs
Flaherty was crossing the street at
Twentieth and M streets June 10, 1926,
when she was struck by a taxicab of
the company. Negligence was charged
against the driver Of the vehicle.
Attorneys Whelan & O'Connell ap-
peared for the plaintiff. while the COM
pany was defended by Attorney Charles
Fl. Merillat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-11

Miss Megan, Lewis. aged II, of
Llanrwst, Wales. has been left $4,000
by G. w. Tinsley, farmer, for having
saved his life by stopping hts runaway
horse several years ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-11

BY means of photo-radio plans for an
engine installation we're recently sent
from London to Canada within So
hours Of receipt Of the cable request for
them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-11
War Book Enjoys Good Sale.

BERLIN CP.-A war book, Nothing
New on the Western Front" sold
100000 copies In the first four weeks
after publication. 1t is the experiences
of a 20-year-old German soldier
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-11

Further German offensives were an
ticipated. Again they took place
against the English front and at the
point of juncture between the French
and British forces. At the urgent re-
quest of the chief, who had foreseen
these attacks. the Belgians extended
their front, Field Marshal Haig held
firmly TO his positions, and our troops
fastened to his aid. The attacks came
to nothing.
AS a first result, this was splendid.
From now onwards, the chief matter
was to constitute reserves. With what?
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-22
Baseball
Managers Are to
Keep Off Field

DALLAS. Tex. Jan. -7- -nia-
nond strategy lin the approaching
Texas league season will be on ID
cocted largely in the dugout instead
or the field, for the ageing legs Of
the eight team managers no longer
will permit 70 keep their places IN
the lineup alongside younger men.
Frank Snyder will start the sea-
son by receiving for his Houston
Bluffs 1928 champions: Derrill Pratt
will see SOME action nc second base
with his Waco team. and Milton
Stock new Dallas pilot, may hold
an infield post. but if these vet
Grams are able to find satisfactory
talent 10 fill their own shoes they
will devote themselves exclusively
~ master minding."
Jake Afr AZ Fort Worth. Jim Cal
lcway NJ Wichita Falls. Art Phelan
at Shreveport and Billy Alexander
at San Antonio assigned themselves
to the bench long ago.
With the signing or Alexander as
San Antonio skipper. the league his
"a promise or En exhibition of old
school baseball. Alexander. who
us been out M the professional
rame fer almost ~ years. was first
lieutenant to "Cap" Leidy AZ San
Antonio in 1908. Hc shares the
league fielding record FOR a catcher
with mn average of .oa4.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-22
BY "PE0G- ALLEN
president, National Association Of
Basketball Coachesl

Basketball Coaches.l
We have just returned from the
Pacific coast where we met Nibs
Prices University Of California bas-
keteers in a three-Eame series.
Blest by the perpetual California
sunshine and endowed by climate,
with yearlong possibilities Of out
door play, these men Of the far west
are truly more highly developed
physically than the average mid
mid-western or eastern athletes.
In reality, the range and weight OF
these men determine their style Of
play. The coast teams play q two
hand overhead, hard driving four
man offensive game. CALIFORNIA;
coaches do not permit them 10 take
a shot farther than twenty feet from
from the basket They play an ex-
pert tipping game.
Whenever the ball IL loose in the
air near the basket. these elongated
Cslifornians. because or their superb
or statrue, uncork a wizardly art
Of tip-ins.
Always, their offensive men func-
tion with their arms above their
heads. Even when not In possession
Of the ball they run with their srmz
high. When receiving . pass. they
drive hard and meet the ball high
in the air with a two-hsnded catch.
And. many times. with the ball still
high above their heads. they Will re-
turn the pass or shoot for a goal be-
fore they alight.
Indeed. the C~slifornians' offense
10 not unlike a high-grade combina-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-22
Edinburg Barely
Wins 1928 From
Harlingen Quint

fIpGGlHi 10 4nM nNEdAIl
EDlNBURG, Jan. 22.-The EdiR-
burg Junior College Broncs we're al
most lassoed from behind Monday
night BY the HarlinEen Independents
but were able to swing 70 their di-
minishing lead in the second half
and win out 1925.
The Broncs. led BY McCauley and
JamerScr, played nj excellent game
during the first half and at that
time appeared nm easy winner, lead
Ing 1910.
Armstrong. Harrington guard, was
the outstanding star OF the game
He took the brunt OF the game upon
his shoulders I'm the second half and
1as largely responsible for the In
dependents strong comeback Arm.
strong rang Up is points despite be.
ing . marked man.
The Broncs are preparing for q
battle with their a~rch-enemies al
ikngsvfllc, the South Texas Teachers
college Javelinas.
The Hariing<n team rave notice
through their strong comeback ir
the second half that they are not Il
Be taken lightly i'm the Cameron
county Independent basketball lea.
fgue.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-22
Baskets and
: u

ton or yolley ball and basketball.
To me. ii seemed a transition be-
tween the two. I'm volley ball. the
player cannot catch the ball. IL must
be batted or tipped. The Califor-
mans sometimes caught the ball. but
more often used a quick tip-flip.
Unlike the mid-western amateur
teams and the eastern professional
teams, the Californi1ns have not yet
learned the stElling game. In time,
il will reach the coast.
Two days prior 20 our departure
for the Pacific coast. we met the
University Of Notre Dame in a two
game series. The Notre Dame sys-
TEN j. predicated on the delayed Of
f~ensivc or stalling tactics. They play
for a one point advantage and when
this one point il secured. they 20
Immediately into N deep back court
stall--vith the evident attempt to
make the opponents play their game.
Thus, they open up the five-man de-
fents and by means Of q hard driving
drihble or a quick pass. they break
through the scattered defense for q
goal.
The University Of California has
long been a leader on the Pacific
coast. kotre Dame has consistently
held Its head high iii the midwest.
No two teams could play the same
game In more divergent styles.
This " another way OF saying
that clever coschinE and excellent
material. coupled with basketball
brains puts any efficient style in
the win column. IL IL intensely in
teresting 10 meet these widely diff
! fsrent styles OF play.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-22
MONTGOMERY
KNOCKED out
BY STRIBLINC
Title Contender Puts
Over Sleep Produc-
err Early in Second
Round at Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. Jan. a2.-F-
With his 1l3th knockout recorded al
the expense Of Sully Montgomery,
former Centre college football play
err. w. l.. CYoungl Stribling today
was en- route to New Orleans, scene
OF his last fight before his battle
az Miami Feb. p. with Jack Sharkey.
Stribling last night toyed with
Montgomery before he connected
with a left hook 10 the chin that
sent the Fort Worth boxer down for
the count after less than a minute
Of fighting In the second round.
S~tribling floored his opponent for a
count OF nine a few seconds before
tine knockout.
RALPH. Smith. heavyweight. will he
the Georgiany opponent at New Or
leans Friday night.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-22
THREE GAMES I
SLATED HERE
FOR TUESDAY
Eagles to Play Harlin-
gen in Afterno o n;
Scorps VS.. Ranger
vile Later

Coach Raymond Piato's Junior
college basketball team will battle
the RanEerville high school five CO..
night Ak Tucker Field. starting at
1850 O'Clock.
The college quintet has shown
10 we'll in IL games in the past.
and toniEht's contest IL expected tc
r. q hard tussle. as RanEerville ID
reputed to have "A strong team.
The high school boys and girls
teams are to play this afternoon.
having H. opponents the Harrington
boys and girls.
The arrangement whereby games
may be played st night on the local
court IN proving popular with fans.
and the attendance has increased
and toniEht's game is expected tn b.
played before the largest crowd ar
the season so far.
The Scorpions have displayed An
attack that has hewildered their o.
Ponents- and III Truett Roberts. Plato
has one of the best goal shooters i'll
the Valley. Their teamwork has i'm
proved. and speed has Kept them ia
good stead.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-22
taz@z5 Tie HERALD SPORTS SECTION E1=HE
Rex Beach Frghfens
Fields With Lou Score

PALM BEACH. Fla. Jan. 22.-LPj-
Members Of the Artists and Writ
ers' Golf association who came
south for . quiet little golf tourna-
ment, yesterday ran h~eadlong into a
stcnewall in the person Of Rex Beach.
As . result Of q startling T3 turned
IN for the qualifying round by the
author, the championship crcwn Of
Grantland Rice today tottered on its
wearer's head.
Rice tied with jefferson MacHam-
err. Jr., for the runner-up position
with 81.
Qualifying scores ranged up to
the 1913 turned in by John Golden.
theatrical producer. who today was
paired with James Montgomery Flag-.
Rube Goldberg explained his ina