Evening Star Newspaper, May 27, 1925, Page 2

MANY URGE CLAIM OR OYSTER POST Coolidge Expected to Act Soon on Selection of New District Commissioner. ‘While President Coolidge is under- stoed to have mot yet made up his mind regarding the appointment of 1+ successor to the late Commissioner )vster, the impression was gained by allers at the White House today that he is going to make a decision betore the end of this week. Following the President’'s frankness as to the caliber of man he would like 1ill the vacancy ere has been con- <iderable speculation among leaders in he local political and civic cireles. ‘onsiderable credit is given to a rumor } t Frederic A. Delano, former mem- ber of the Federal Reserve Board, and prominent railroad engin he appointment if he w ts it Delano’s name has been suggested to he President by more than one per- -on since Commissioner Oyster's death d it is known that the President ap- pears very favorahle, but that he in no wise has committed himself. Mr. Delano is not -andidate for the po- sition and is said by sowme of his riends to not cherish the appointment, 1t if the President drafted him he wrobably would have to accept Not Legal Resident. In connection with the speculation regarding Mr. Delano, the question has been raised in some quarters that while he has a home in Washington and lives here considerable of the time, his legal residence is in New York State. This information has heen forwarded to the President, and its receipt by the latter along with the knowledge that John Havs Ham: mond and one or two other eor- respondingly prominent persons whom the President would like to have ap- pointed to the board, is taken as be- ing responsible for the statement at- tributed to the President that he has heen hampered in making a selection because of the residence restriction in the law E. G. Walker Suggested. Friends of Ernest G. Walker, for many years a newspaper correspond- ent in Washington and now engaged in building activities here, have pre- sented his name to the President. Mr. Walker has been presented as a [ | t and as thoroughly famillar with 1 affairs and otherwise well qual- ified The name of Maj. Gen. Elic A. Hel- . inspector general of the United States Army. retired, now president of the Cathedral Helghts Citizens'| Association. was prominent among a fresh crop of names of aspirants and candidates received at the White House since vesterday Among the latter also were Charles A. Baker. former president of the deration of Citizens' Associations A mem- ber of the Commissioners’ advisory council, and Miss Etta Taggart, who has been prominent in civic and wel- fare work in this city. Neither the Republican nor the Democratic State central committee for the District has formally indorsed any one for the place. The appointment of Frank Sprigg Perry, president of the Cleveland Park School and Community Association, was proposed to President Coolldge in 4 communication today from that asso- ciation Resident Here 40 Years. Mr. Perry’s appointment was urged in & resolution adopted by the execu- | tive committee of the association last night. The statement reads: “Mr. Perry has been a resident of his city for over 46 vears. He was at me time an assistant United States attorney and counsel for the Board of Education. He was a member of the Legul Advisory Board during the World War and later captain in the \rmy and assigned to duty with the udge advocate general's office in ‘rance. Mr. Perry is a teacher of law at (Georgetown University Law School and a member of the Board of Bar Examiners for the District. He ember of the Board of Trade d has been active in the Federation Citizens' Associations and was a mber of the committee of the Fed- eration which prepared and forwarded to the President and to Congress a re- port on the fiscal relations between the District and the Federal Govern- ment."™ The name of Ernest H. Pullman, 10 Sherridan street, president of the Manor Park Citizens' Association, was sent to President Coolidge as a ndidate for the commissionship. Pullman Backers Busy. Friends and supporters of Mr. Pull man were busy this afternoon organ- sing a Pullman - for - Commissioner lub, which plans to carry on an ac- tive campaign, obtaining signatures n petitions to be presented to_Presi- lent Coolidge. Three sets of peti- iMotor Ship Ablaze | With 15 on Board Off Pacific Coast By the Associated Press SEATTLE, M: The motor- ship Wakema was ahlaze from stem to stern early today in the Pacific Ocean off British Columbia. The fate of her crew was not learned. A radio message from the steam- ship Griffco reported that the Wakena broke into flames after her fuel tanks exploded. The Griffco stood by. The Wakena, a wooden vessel 116 feet long, carried a crew of about 15. TTALY 15 PUSHING DEBTSETTLENENT Does Not Intend to Be Guided by Any Arrangements France May Make. By the Assoviated Pross Italy is & ahead with prelim inary negotiations looking to setile- ment of her debt to the United States, is doing so without seeking to dition funding proposals upon any to be taken by France. n de Martino, the Italian Am- tassador, made this clear yesterday in discussing the debt situation with Sec- retary Mellon and Undersecretary Winston of the Treasury. In return he was advised of this Government's desire to be as lenient as possible in collection of its accounts. Suggesations that Italy be granted a period of delay in the final settlement and for an amartization rate for re- ducing the principal of the $2,138,548.- 000 debt in annual installments were met by assurances that officials here are anxious to aid the Ambassador i drafting an agreement based on Italy capacity to pay. Views Are Exchanged. At the conference, which lasted an hour and a half, the views of the Treasury officials were received by the baron, and Italy’s financial prob- lems and provisions of the law defin- ing terms which this Government can ept from . its debtors were dis- cussed While it is indicated that a con- siderable period will elapse before the conversations are resumed, neverthe- less officials are heartencd by the knowledge that Italy will proceed in- dependently of France. In regard to the French situation, note was taken of Foreign Minister Briand’s stajement to the Senate that “serious conversa- tions” were iri progress with Washing- ton on the debt question. Treasury officials made it ‘¢lear. however, that no communication on the subject has been received from Paris. PAYMENT IS FOUGHT. Paper Says Faly Cannot With U. S. Settle s that 3 ¢ her war debts to the United States were made today by the newpaper Messag- gero. Intense general interest in the question of settlement of war debts continues. The Messaggero arzued that Italy's on her debt without dangerous con- sequences to her domestic financial structure. The ~newspaper declared that even payments stretched over a period of three generations would be a tremendous strain upon Italy’s re- sources. It declared that Italy’s budget now is balanced, hut that the country financial status still is precarious be- cause of the assolute necessity of spending much money for _public works and other domestic needs. The continued presence of the difficult problem of current deflation adds to the complications of an attempt to settle the war debts, the Messaggero said. It declared that the payment of Italy's debts to the United States, or even the payment of interest, would have a_devastating effect upon the value of the lira. Payments, even on the gentlest terms, can begin only when Italy’s internal productive pos- sibilities are realized and she is able to dispose of her surplus population as emigrants. 1,600TH ANNIVERSARY OF CREED OBSERVED Nicene Convention in A. D. 325 Is Commemorated at Catholic tions, Mr. Pullman said, would be pre- | yared for veterans, for Republicans +nd for non-partisans. Mr. Pullman is a veteran of the World War, during which he served < a captain in the U. S. Army. He + native of the District and has never voted, but says he is a Repub- ican. He is sald to have considerable ongressional support. He is chief of he information service of the Amer- can Mining Congress. The Congress Heights Citizens’ As- “ociation, through its executive com- nittee, last might indorsed Dr. George (. Havenner, president of the \nacostia Citizens' Association, for the commissionership. Mr. Havenner reviously had been urged by four - assocfations. ARTSACLUB FEATURE. Dramatic Committes Presents Two Prize-Winning Plays. “Godmoth: by Ednah Proctor (larke, and “Sweet Bells Jangled,” by idith Ogden Heidl, two of the three prize-winning in the Arts Club contest of 1925, were presented for the first time last night at the club 1y the dramatic committee, of which University Here. Three hundred years after the cru- cifixion a man named Arian, a Pres- byter of the Christian Church at Alex- andria, publicly denied the doctrine of the Trinity and propounded a gos- pel which somewhat resembled mod- ern Unitarianism. The doctrine spread so rapidly that an incluslve council of the Christian bishops was convened at Nicaea, an anclent city in Asia Minor, 1,600 years ago, to determine whether it was in conflict with the accepted creed of Christianity. Out of that eouncil in 325 A. D. came the Nicene creed, with supple- mentary denunciations of Arianism, which has remained the corner stone of the Roman Catholic and some evangelical Protestant churches ‘ever since. The 1,600th anniversary of that ancient council was commemorated at Catholic University last night. Rev. P. Fumasoni-Biodini, apostolic- dele- gate to the United States, presided and gave an address on the relations between Rome and Nicae Rev. Pat- rick J. Healy and Rev. Edwin Ryan of the university faculty spoke on the work of the council and the lessons in Christian unity to be derived from it. Bishop Thomas J. Shahan, rector of the university, made intreductory re- Maud Howell Smith is chairman. “Godmother” won first prize, and oved to be a splendid success as ven last night, particular honors #oing to Maurice Jarvis in the role of Capt. Henri Gerreaux, to Harriet Murphy as Godmother and to Charles J. .Ferrls as Capt. Sanborn, ¥. The judges, Dr. De Witt sant, Dr. Robert Bollwell and alter W. Beck, are said to consider ‘Gedmother” as one of the best short plays ever produced by amateurs, and Fdnah Proctor Clarke, the author, is likewise the winner of the second prize in the contest, her other play to be given in June, out of doors, by the Arts Club Players. “Sweet Bells Jangled” was directed by Mrs. Florence L. Lyon, and played 1y an excellent cast with Anne Ives in the leading role as Helen Campbell, wife of Frederick Campbell, played by Burtis Baker. Christopher ‘Penley appeared as Cameron Mondell, a musi- cian, and Grace Mueller as Lena, the ““é‘.f;.. plays will be repeated tonight at the Arts Club. R e At the recent congress of the Gaelic Athletle Association of Dublin, it was ‘oted to continue the rule that mem- bers could neither take part in mor view any foreign game. v marks. FIERCE FIRE RAGING IN NATIONAL FOREST Blaze, Unchecked S8ince Thursday, Threatens Widespread Ruin in New Mexico Area. By the Assaciated Press. SILVER CITY, N. Mex., May 27.— Raging unchecked since Thursday, the most disastrous fire in the history of the Gila National Forest threatens widespread destruction in this region. More than 10,000 acres have been burned over along Big and Little Dry Creeks, and the fire threatens to spread into the Mogollon country and a large and fine stand of timber. Hundreds of men are fighting the fire. . Staff Sergeant Retired. Staft Sergt. George 'R‘:hlngm,u""th I try, at m) tephen D. Little, aone, has besn placed on the Arm retired list on account of age. present financial condition would not | {vermit her to pay even the interest THE EVENI) MISSING SHEPHERD ' WITNESS TRACED White Reported in New York. Offered to Recant Testi- mony Is Charge. By the Associated Press CHICAGO, May 27.—While Robert White, fugitive witness upon whose testimony the State largely rests its hope of convicting Willlam D. Shep- herd for the murder of William Meo- Clintock, was being sought in New York today, the State's attorney's of- fice proceeded with its inquiry into al- leged jury fixing attempts. State's Attorney Crowe traced White to New York last night and expected his arrest today. Meanwhile, the for. mal arrest of James J. Kelly here last night turned the prosecutor's office into a buzzing hive of activity, around which Mr. Crowe threw a blanket of secrecy. Accused in Letter, Kelly was named in a letter pur- ported to have been writte by White in Philadelphia last week which charged he had heen forced to flee from Chicagy Kelly admitted having been with White and Arthur E. Byrne, investigator for Shepherd, the night before White left the city “Kelly has told a lot,” said As tant State's Attorney Joseph P. Savage after the sudden rush of ac- tivity had started, “but Mr. Crowe has told me to say nothing. Mr. Crowe's only announcement that “implicated” White. Amplifica- tion of this statement was refused. The prosecutor explained his reti- cence by saying the Shepherd defense had accused him of trying to *poison the public mind against them.” The Chicago Tribune says today that Kelly made this statement to his interrogators: Tells of $5,000 Offer. “I saw White the night before he sappeared. He told me that for $5.000 he would make an affidavit changing all the testimony he had given before the grand jury. A lawyer was called to draw up the affidavit and he did draw it up, but it is my understanding White never igned 1t White’s testimony to the grand jury was in support of C. €. Faiman's assertions that he had sold live typhoid germs to Shepherd with the nowledge that they were to be used in_Kkilling McClintock. Yesterday's . questioning of venire. men in the Shepherd case and of jurors and wives of jurors ih cases argued recently by W. 8. Stewart and W. W. O'Brien, Shepherd’s counsel, brought mo evidence of at- tempts to fix the jury or evidence that juries in the past cases had been fixed. Only three jurors and one venire- man had been tentatively passed by both sides when court opened today. One jurer, Harold Pillar, was dropped because he said he had formed an opinion since being sworn. SOUGHT BY POLICE. White Is Declared to Be Hiding in New York. YORK, May (P).—Robert missing witness in the Wil liam D. epherd murder trial in Chicago, came to New York more than a week ago and has hidden him- NEW White, | self fram police, who started a search for him at the request of Chicago authorities, it was learned today. BRITAIN WILLING T0 HEAR RED PLEA Will Consider Overtures From Mos- cow for Negotiations, Cham- berlain Says. By the Associated Press. LONDON. May ister Chamberlain, tions today in the House of Commans, declared the British Government had no intention of resuming negotiations with -Soviet Russia. Mr. Chamberlain said: “I should, of course, consider any proposals made to me, but I have no intention of initiat- ing them.” —Foreign Min Under the premiership of Ramsay MaeDonald the Labor government of Great Britain extended diplomatic recognition to the Soviet government of Russia. Later a Russian delega- tion representing the Moscow govern- ment came to London to discuss the settlement of all outstanding questi between Great Britain and Russia. These negotiations ended without the reaching of an agreement when the Macdonald government fell. Pub- lcation of the so-called Zinovieff let- ter, the authenticity of which was denied by Russia, contributed to the termination of the negotiatians. This letter was reported as an attempt to stimulate a Communist uprising in England. ' The negotiations with Russia, initi- ated by the Macdonald govermment, have not been resumed by the suc- ceeding Baldwin administration and no announcement has been made of a proposal for any other British-Rus- sian negotiations: CIVIL WAR UNION VETERAN DIES AT THE AGE OF 87 Richard -Roman, Following Army Service, Was Employe of Treas- ury Department. Richard Roman, 87 vears old, vet- eran officer of the Unfon Army and formerly an employe of the money division of the United States Treasury Department more than 40 years, died at his residence, 3923 New Hampshire avenue, today, after an iliness of three weeks. Mr. Roman was practicing law in Belleville, Ill., at the outbreak of the Civil War, when he joined the Union Army_and became a captain of the 13th Regiment of United States In- fantry. He participated in many .of the major engagements in the conflict between the North and South, accom- panying Gen. Sherman on his march to the sea. Later he was made a member of Gen. Sherman's staff and remained on it for several years after the latter had moved his headquarters to Washingten following the Civil War. Born in Lebanen, Ill, March 10, 1838, Mr. Roman.was the son of the late Dr. William Roman of Lexington, Ky., and Lebanon, respectively. He was a brother of the late Dr. Horace Roman of Springfeld, T, and the late Dr. James Roman of Belleville, Iil. He was a wember of Knights of Pythias and the Grand Army of the Republic. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Isabelle Ogle Roman; two sons, Dr. Frederick O. Roman and Charles J. Roman, prominent journalist, and ‘| a_daughter, Mrs. William R. Duff, all of this city. Funeral arrangements have not been completed, but it is lnno\fing that services will be private, wit! terment in. Arlington Cemetery. * ¥ was that Kelly had made admissions | answering ques- | !Joy Reigns at No. 9 Engine House; i Firemen’s Lost Mascot Is Recovered | Joy_ rules unwestrained at No. 9 engine house today, for Al, the mascot of the firemen, is back, and the culprit 4yho was mean enough to steal him is on his way to his well deserved punishment. Al, a mediumsized bulldog, is the pet of No. 9. He is so well liked that he is permitted to ride with the firemen on the way to fires, He has been with them ever since his puppy days, and has be- come a necessity to the welfare and prosperity of the engine house. But on Sunday during the heavy storm Al was missed. Diligent search was made, to no avail. A report was later made to the police, and Policemen C. Evans and J. L. Rockford of the third precinet began their investigation. Monday the policemen located Al in the TAXIMETER TESTS T0 BRING ACCURACY Bureau of Standards Devises Three Guides to Provide Proper Recording. Bureau of Standards e two years' study. hav standard tests for taximeters calcu- lated to eliminate the diversity in re cording which now exists, it was an- nounced at the National Weights and Measures Conference this morning. The conclusion followed a study of seven types of taximeters represent- ing practically all now used in this country. The proposed methods were presented by Ralph W. Smith of the Bureau of Standards, who recom- mended that the test be applied to ail taxicabs at least once every six months, sinee the recording mechan- ism may vary with such small factors as the wearing down of a tire. The object in testing the taximeter is to determine that the changing in- dications on the face of the meter oc- cur following the proper number of revolutions of. the cab wheels, 8o that when the meter indicates a change for a given distance that distance will actually have been traversed. Tests Are Made. An actual test of the taximeter on the road was proposed as the most practical. In addition, methods were laid down for 3 bench test and a sep- arate test of the time-recording ap- paratus which determines the rate perts, after evised three j charged for time elapsed while the car is waiting for passengers. Methods of testing taximeters now vary widely in different States, it was pointed out, with result that meters often record Following Mr. committee on taximeter specifications named at the last annual meeting re- ported a long list of recorymendations to be fallowed by local officials and in- corporated in the State laws. A proposal that the wdop 3 to leave no loophole by which inaccurate measures could be used in selling sery- ice, rather than aatual commodities, was referred to the specifications com mittee to study during the year. Some States, it was reported, have no means of penalizing short measures in taxi meters, wet wash weighing or penny- in-the-slot weighing machines because no actual commodity changes hands. Hoover Sees Progress. The philofophy of standardization s making rapid progress in the National Government, Secretary of Commerce Hoover told the conference. s It has heen adopted by the Depart- ment of Commerce, he said, to bring about unit understanding in respect to, every article manufactured and sold. Once this idea is reached, he said. a termendous waste will have been eliminated from national life. Standardization in _the lumber in. dustry alone, Mr. Hoover said, has resulted aiready in a saving of about $250,000 yearly. When the work start ed. he added, 15 different thicknesses existed for l-nch thick boards and some of the differences were honest on the part of the manufacturers. Activities of standardization, Mr. Hoover said, must increase as civiliza- tion grows more complex, to protect the public from fraud and to eliminate waste WOMAN NAMED HEAD OF CITIZENS’ BODY Mrs. Frank M. Thompson Succeeds Husband, Following Example Set by “Ma"” Ferguson. An example set by a woman in Texas last fall was followed by a ‘Washington woman last night when Mrs. Frank M. Thompson of 1120 Rhode Island Avenue became presi- dent of the Iowa Circle Citizens' Association, succeeding her husband, Frank M. Thompson, who had been president of the association for the past vear. “Ma" Ferguson became Governor of Texas last fall, fllling the post her husband vacated several years ago, and last night Mrs. Thomp- [®on in Washington succeeded to the presidency nost of the citizens' argan- ization which her husband had filled. Mrs. Thompson declined to take over the office of president immedi- ately, as last night was the last meet- ing of the association until fall, pre- ferring, she said, to have her husband round out his term of office. Ac- cepting her election as president, Mrs. Thompson told members of the association she has a name to uphold and not ome to vindicate. Mosheim Swartzell was elected vice president and R. W. West was elected secretary-treasurer. The association indorsed John Hays Hammond for District Commissioner and indorsed the work of Traffic Director Eldridge and the men associated with him. NOTED SCIENTIST DIES. 8ir William Barrett Founded So- ciety for Peychical Research. LONDON, May 27 (). —Sir William Fletcher Barrett, scholar and scien- tist, died here today at the age of 81. 8ir Willlam founded the Soclety for Psychical Research, and formerly was its president. He discovered in 1899 certain magnetic and electrical proper- ties of the silicon-iran alloy that wen wide attention, — Attorney Is Acquitted. Bpecial Dispateh to The Star. RICHMOND, Va., May 27.—Several months ago John B. Gayle, attorney, was arrested for alleged irregularities in connection with papers in a real estate deal. He was tried on one of two counts and acquitted and a second was quashed. ! — Lieut. Coe Transferred. Second Lieut, Edward H. Coe, Corps of Engineers, at Fort quggnyl. Va., has been assigned to the Division, at Fort Sam Houston, Tex. home of Raymond Bell, colored, of 35 O'Brien's court. Bell told them that he had bought the dog from Henry K. colored, of 1523 Fifth street. ceeding there they found and Al's license tags. Both and Bell were arrested and taken to the third precinct. Al was taken back to his home, where he joy- ously greeted the happy firemen. Today In Folice Court Cooke was charged with grand larceny, for the firemen stated that the dog was “priceless.” Al appeared before Judge McMahon to testify, but it was not necessary. Cooke pleaded guilty, and was held under a $500 bond for the mrand jury. Bell, it is sald, will be charged with receiving stolen property. He is at present out on hond FORDLOSES PLEA T0 DISHIS WA Attachment of $115,000 in Bernstein Libel Suit Is Sustained. i | i By the Assaciated Press | NEW YORK, May 27.—Federal | Judge Knox yesterday denied an appli- cation to dismiss the writ of attach- ment obtained by Herman Bernstein, | editor of the Jewish Tribune, against Henry Ford in Bernstein's libel suit against Ford and the Dearborn Inde- pendent Publishing Co. The decision permits to stand an attachment for ¥113,000 against Mr. Ford's credit | which had been levied here. Judge Knox said that Mr. Bern- stein's case appeared to be of sufficient strength to warrant attachment of the defendant’s funds. Evidence presented by Mr. Ford's attorneys, he said, lacked rebuttal to the allegations of the plaintiffs affidavit. An affidavit made by William J. Cameron, editor of the Dearborn Inde- pendent, failed to make a comprehen- sive denial of Mr. Ford's inspiration and approval of a serias of articles which appeared in the Independent on “International Jewry,” Judge Knox said. “It is reasonable to suppose that such denial {s impossible,” the judge asgerted in his opinfon. Mr. Bernstein's sult for $200,000 was brought August 18, 1923. A few days later it was announced that a bal- ance of $115,000 which Mr. Ford had in the Corn Exchange Bank here nad been attached SINCLAIR, DOHENY AND FALL INDICTED ANEW IN OIL CASE (Continued from Secretary Fall, Edward L. Doheny and his son, E. L. Doheny, jr. By the failure to reindict voung Doheny the { prosecution admits the utter lack of any justification for the original- in- dictment against him ays Charges Are Repeated. far as B. L. Doheny, sr., and Mr. Fall are concerned, this indict {ment rerely repeats the charges made last vear in an indictment re- cently thrown out ef court by the decision of Chief Justice McCoy. The proceedings which resulted in this | new indictment are most extraordi- nary when the following facts are {kept in mind by the publie: ! | "L The contracts and leases be- |tween the Pan-American Petroleum Companies and the Government were signed by Edwin Denby, Secretary of the Navy. Every step in the ne- sotiations of these contracts was di- rected by, reported to and approved by Secretary Denby. No one has ever charged any act of wrongdoing against Mr. Denby. Yet Mr. Denby s not called as a witness before |the grand jury | hat body was deprived of the evi- | dence of the chief officer of the Gov. ernment who made the contracts now { under attack. The public unquestion- | ably will ask why? Absence Is Questioned. 2, The entire plan of the oil re- serve contracts and leases between the Government and Mr. Doheny's rom?un!en Was conceived by Admiral J. K. Robison, who was then and is now the chief engineer of the United States Navy. He acted as the right- h_nnd man of the Secretary of the Navy in all of the negotiations. He represented the Government. He Knows more than any other man, in or out of the Government service, about the facts in this case. He was not called as a ‘witness before the grand jury and that body was de. prived of hearing the truth, which he could have testified to. Why? ‘3. The testimony produced by the Government in the trial of the civil suit at Los Angeles showed that Sec- retary Fall did not handle the award- ing of the Doheny contracts and leases, but that, so far as the De- partment of the Interior was concern- e_d. that matter was practically en- tirely in charge of Dr. H. Foster Bain, then and now the Government's direc. tor of the Bureau of Mines. Dr. Bain knows more than any Government official in the Interior Department about the making of the contracts now under attack. Dr. Bain was not called as a Witness before the grand jury. although he is now a high Govern. ment official and no charge has ever been made against his integrity or his loyalty to the Government. Vhy wi he not callea? e Gregory Not Called. ““4.. ‘The contracts for the construc- tion of Pearl Harbor were carried out under the direction of Admiral L. E. Gregory, then and now chief of the Bureau of Yards and Docks of the Navy. Admiral Gregory was called as a witnegs by the Government in the civil suit at Los Angeles, but it is quite evident that his testimony so clearly disproved the Government's contention that the prosecution did not give the grand jury here the benefit of his testimony. Admiral Gregory was not called as a witness. Why? . “5. The acceptance of the Doheny bid for the Pearl Harbor contract, which resulted in the leasing of one of the California naval reserves to the Pan-American Co., was recom- mended by Mr. A. W. Ambrose, chief petroleum technologist of the Govern- ment’s Bureau of Mines. Mr. Am- brose was not called as a witness be- fore the grand jury. “6. The legality of the contracts and leases was passed upon for Sec- retary Denby by the Navy's chief legal officer, Admiral Julian L. Lati- mer, judge advocate genmeral of - the Na: Admiral Latimer was kept away from the witness stand in the grand jury proceedings just ended. 3 Col. Theodore Roosevelt, then Assistant Secretary of the Navy. had a gread deal to do with the mat. ters leading up to the makiug of the Doheny contracts, but Col. Roosevelt was not produced as a witness before the grand jury. Hits at Prosecution. “I bring these facts before the public because the people of this country are entitled to llmwt hflut in n::-e ofl case proceedings the prosecution has found it necessary. lgenmy to “Sq { national {of the Cong i matter i heaquarters today said he had no in- MAY 27, 1925 OLDFIELD SLATED FOR SHAVER'S JOB Demoerats May Make Him Chairman in Fight for Congress Power. William A. Oldfield of Arkansas, Democratic whip of the House and chairman of the Democratic congres- sional committee, is slated to head the Demacratic national committee on the retirement of Clem Shaver of West Virginia from that office, if plans of the party leaders materialize. The big job confronting the Demo- crats at present is the campaign next vear to elect a Democratic Congress, if possible, and if that is not possib] to make as great gains in the Senate and House as possible. Representative Oldfield was the choice of the House Democrats to lead this campaign. It is now pro- posed that he shall be clothed with the additional power of chairman of the natlonal committee, and that the two committees practically shall be co- ordinated for the purpose of putting the Democrats in a commanding posi- tion again in 1927, ready to make the e in the following v If Mr. Oddfield Lecomes chairman of the national committee, it is likely that he will continue as head also lonal committee. U the work should become unusually burdensome, there is every believe that he can hold down both jobs during the comingz ¥ at least. There is no national campaign until 1928 and the whole effort of the Democrats will concentrate on the election of a majority in Congress and the control of State governments. Net Involved in Rows. The Democratic whip of the House has been involved in none of the factional rows which split the Demo- cratic party assunder last year. He is a great worker and thoroughly versed in the game of politics. Ac- cording to information obtained here, the leaders of the various groups in the party are wiling that he should assume the leadership as national chairman, Mr. Shaver, who was chosen chair- man of the national committee at the request of John W. Davis after the latter's nomination for President, is understood to be willing and anxious to step out of goffice as soon as a compromise canffidate for the position satisfactory to the different factions is found. The chairman was in New York yesterday. testifying In a sult brought against the national com- mittee for funds alleged to be due for advertising. According to information here, is likely to call the national com mittee together within a few weeks for the election of Mr. Oldfield. The debt of the Democratic national com- mittee, incurred during the last cam- paign. has been underwritten largely through the efforts of Mr. Shaver. The selection of Mr. Oldfield to head Democratic national committee would, in a measure, consolidate the over- head expenses of the national committee #nd the congressional com mittee at a time when Democratic finances are mot at the highest. It is belleved that the national commit tee can play an important part in the coming congressional elections. As a fact, the Republican na tional committee, headed by Senator Butler of Massachusetts, is already planning to throw its full assistance o the Republican congressional com mittee in the coming compaign. Sen- ator Butler is to make & trip through the Middle West and West this Sum mer and Fall, with this object in view Final Word Lacking. If the final word is said by the Mc Adoo, Smith and Davis forces, un doubtedly the selection of Mr. Oldfield will soon be ratified, in the opinion of well informed Democrats here. The understanding is that already the leaders have been sounded out and they have expressed themselves as favorable to the plan. The selection of a member of the House to head the Democratic nation- al committee does not establish a precedent. Representative Cordeli Hull of Tennessee. who served as chairman of the national committee, was a_member of the House when he retired last July, and Mr. Shaver stepped in. Mr. Hull, it is true, was not a member of the House when he first became national chatrman. The linking up of the national organiza- tion more closely with the congres- sional as now proposed is looked upon with considerable favor. Mr. Oldfield at Democratic national | n he formation regarding the report he was to be chosen national chairman. He said, however, that he was plan ning an intensive campaign to elect a Democratic Congress next year. He will confer in Atlantic City Saturday with a number of Demecratic leaders in regard to the campaigns for the special elections in New Jersey and Massachusetts, made necessary by the deaths of Representative Appleby, New Jersey, and Representative Rogers, Massachusetts, both Repub- licans. Later Mr. Oldfield will go to M souri and then inta Illinois, Indiana, Oklahoma, Colorado, Nebraska, Ore- gon. Washington, ~California’ and other Western States. He confidently expects to elect a Democratic House in 1926 and believes that the Demo- crats have a good chance of carry- ing the Senate, also, in view of the fact that 25 Republican Senators must make the race for re-election and only 7 Democrats, all ¢f the lat- ter in Democratic strongholds of the South. WAS LOYAL 70 DAVIS. Shaver Defends Democratic Financial Director dJones. NEW YORK, May 27 (®).—The loy- aity of Jesse J. Jones, financial di- rector of the Democratic national committee in the last campaign, to John W. Davis, the nominee, has been defended by Clem Shaver, national chairman. Testifying in @ suit brought by the advertising agency of Van Patten, Inc., against the committee for $80,000, Mr. Shaver was asked vesterday by counsel for the agency whether Mr. Jones had been a McAdoo supporter before Davis was nominated. “I don’t know: he might have been,” replied Mr. Shaver. “But there was no question of his loyalty to Mr. Da- vis. Counsel for the agency is seeking to have James W. Gerard, who now is in Paris, adjudged in contempt be- cause he failed to appear for exam- ination before going abroad. —_— keep out of evidence the testimony of all of the Government's own offi- clais, who, if they were called to the stand to state the whole truth, would destray, and not support, the unfound- ed charge of conspiracy. “As Mr. Doheny and his counsel bhave heretofore said, in the courts, where all the facts can be brought out, and where all the witnesses must be called, we are confident that the Bolivian Attache’s Career Ends After Restaurant Fight)| Don Jorge Blacud Jofre, attache of the Bolivian legation, has de- cided to cut short his diplomatic career—the decision coming soon after he was accused by a police men of having been undiplomatic in trying to force the law enforce- ment representative to eat an egg _sandwich. The incident occurred in a restau- rant when the policeman attempted to remonstrate because a suspicious bottle was seen going around. A plate-glass door was broken during the proceedings. A report was made to the State Department, at which time it was iIndicated that Don Jorge's days in the Capital as a diplomat were numbered. HONOR NKNDHN HERDATARLIETON Gen. Pershing and Others Add to Tribute by Serv- ice Star Legion. A grim warrior who commanded the American forces in the World War stood with Gold Star Mothers and members of the Service Star Legion in a simple commemoration service yesterday at the tomb of the Un- known Soldier. Gen. Jobn J. Pershing, wearing again his warrior's uniform, paid an eloquent tribute in a few brief words to the mothers who gave their sons to fight under him in the great conflict which was to make their world safe for democracy. He spoke of the tre. mendous sacrifice which is required of the mothers of the Nation, as well as of the boys who die on the battle- fields. He praised the devoted patrio- tism of American mothers who proud Iy _sent their sons and husbands to defend their country. ’ In paying honor to the men who died, Gen. Pershing said the entire country was happy to lay its offering of love and admiration on the tomb of the Unknown Soldier. “It is a noble and sweet thing to die for one's country,” he added. The service was held under the aus- pices of the Service Star Legion which presented to the Natien a bronze insignia of the order in honor of the war's dead Official Circles Represented. About 300 persons, including many high in military and officfal circles. » tended. The insignia was presented by Mrs. Henry F. Baker of Hyde. Md., r tiring president of the Service Siar Legion. Mrs. Calvin F. Troupe, who designed the emblem, laid a houquet of roses on the tomb and made a shc talk on patriotism, emphasizing the part which must be taken by the women of the Nation An eloguent | address was made by Mrs. Max May- | er, who pald a high tribute to the steadfast loyalty of women in the i ! Gen. William H. Hart, quarter master general of the Army. made a speech in acceptance of the gift of the Service Star Legion, in which he add- ed praise to the mothers of soldiers. Pays Tribute to Mothers. “The assembly of mothers of our land,” he said, “and particularly those mothers who but seven years ago sent forth their sons to save the nation and the world—their assembly here beside this shrine to pay homage to our Un known, evidences anew that the Iofiy ideals of 1917-18 still survive, and that the mothers stand guard over the fu ture of our Republic. “Enduring good has never yet been won by acquiescence in_injustice, by surrender to wrong. The Unknown did not vield to wrong. though that wrong was backed by terrifying force; he died for right backed by a greater force. But he won! And as victor, he shages in a great glory, the glory of a world with liberty preserved. This tribute of the Service Star Legion will be viewed by countless pilgrims of ages vet to come. May its message ever stir them to renewed admiration for the soldier's valor, re newed veneration for the mother’s sacrifice, renewed resolution to per petuate the beloved country for which he died.” Invocation was by Chaplain J. E. Yates and benediction was pronounced by Chaplain B. J. Torskey. Music was played by the Marine Band and Miss Nellle Ronan sang martial songs. RENT COMMISSION SURPLUS ALLOTTED Fund Left When Board Quit Office Assigned as Salary to Attorney Handling Cases. | | | The extent of financial affairs of the | expired District of Columbia Rent Commission was revealed today. in a decision rendered by Acting Controller General Ginn, for Attorney General Sargent, who asked several questions concerning final disposition of the funds remaining. Money left in the unexpended bal- ance on hand from the commission may be used in the payment af salary of the attorney handling further rent cases now in the hands of the District attorney, according to the decision. The official who receives the salary mentioned in the decision is Vernon E. West, special assistant to District Attorney Gordon, who has been desig- nated to take charge of the rent cases transmitted by the expiring commis- sion. UTILITIES BOARD HEARS PLEA FOR TWO BUS LINES Applications for Service Between ‘Washington and Alexandria and Fairfaix C. H., Respectively. ‘The Public Utilities Commission to- day heard testimony on the applica- tion of the Alexandria and Suburban Motor Vehicle Co., a part of the Washington-Virginia Railway Co., to establish two motor bus lines from the downtown section of Washington to Alexandria and Fairfax Court House, Va. The Alexandria, Barcroft and Wash- ington Rapid Transit Co.. now operat- ing busses, objected through Attorney Crandal Mackey to the proposed new line to Alexandria. The proposed route te Alexandria would go by way of the Highway Bridge and the Fairfax Court House line from the downtown section to| Key Bridge Gardner Boothe. who presented the case for the Alexandria and Sul urban Motor Vehicle Co., said it was final result will be a dismissal of the charges and a complete vindication.” Americans exhibited automotive products, office squlpfln and other m at the recent at Utreeht, the desire of the company to carry only interstate passenger: Although collections_in nearly all other lines in Porto Rico are slow. automobile dealers report that cash sales of cars are increasing. | Perittz | entertainment PITT AND SHOREY RETAIN GOLF LEAD Qualifying Round at Town and Country Club Is Terminating Today. The score of 79 made by Pitt and John . Shorey, tached golfers, remained through half of the final day qualifying round in the Towr Country Club Spring golf tournament Royce "Hough of the al Country Club was ou a fine chance to by Pitt and Shorey, | o fifteneth hole, to finish with 80. Hough's score of 80 est turned in today One shot behind Hough Shipley. unattached., wi W. A. McGuire ang unattached, had 85. in today follow A. T. Wannan. unattached ert Betikofer, unattached, « Heath, unattached, 93: O. L. Veerhoff Washington, 94; 1 Shuit attached. § unat 93: C,'W. P unattached The qualifying round will i cluded this afternoen and match pla will start tomor worni Harry G. two low of a card of R Youngsters in 1 A high wind and sined vesterds p {the first voung pl he only k 80 over Pitt, who wa High School student W. E. Richardson of with 81, and Spring with were able to negotiate t der 90. Tao ends a and although the 79s r are considered good sc probably not stand £0lf to be shot today b lerman. jr.; John F. other fine players. First Day's Play Yesterdas's d.” 79 ] 70° W. E. Richai Moore. Indian S Indian Spring D. H. Luttrell unattach 89 H g S.. Pope Kaufman. Town a more. Co; tached.” 61 Country. 61 J.B. Dulin Unatiached. 02 827 R. Gabel unatt Town and Country Gustave Rinz Richards. 04 W YAHvt h Bann Knox Toun ashington ring. - §9 untrs. 100 dian nd Country, Houston, unattached. 99 MORE CLOTHING NEEDED. Belated Bundles Welcome. East Relief Head Says Those residents of could, not find time their bundles ‘of cl. station may still brin by parcel post to quarters, Near East Building. =ald district director be welcome, £0 i able. Tomorrow auto District business mer the bundles left toda stations and take them t receiving station, the former 1 C street and New Jerse: northwest, where the shoes given will be sorted and for shipment Near the District day to take to a bund or send thent Washington hea Relief, 321 Bond el PARTY AT MOUNT ALTO. Has American Women's Fete for Vetera The George Baldwin McCoy of the American Women's L holding its fifth annual garden pa at Mount Alto Hospital this afterr in conjunction with sale of made by hospital ients rehabilita n d Winter. Mrs, Legion [ : work Coolidge is a patroness and many persons are expected Th Band has been detailed Lejeune to the zues s manship of the veterans. these articles was begun o solely as a therapeutic meas much benefit is derived b: tients through participation various occupations represented. In order to stimulate the men’s in st in their work it was decided to offer the finished articles for sale Brooklyn Manufacturer Was Well Known in Washington. rancis Kilner engaged in business as a v wire brushes died at his hom after a long iliness, word received here to dav. Mr. Kilner had been a visitor to this city. He by his widow, three sous, Charles F. Thomas Kilner, former president of the Washington Junior embly Brotherhood of St. Andrew: George C. Kilmer of Chicago. and Robert James Kilner of Brooklyn, A - three daughters, Mrs. Ci Savage. Miss Grace Kilner and Miss Ruth Kilner, all of Brooklyn, and two brothe: A. Morton Kilner and Robert Kilner, both of Montreal Canada, and M Maria B. Kilner, also a relative, of this city. Funeral services will be conducted * at the home in Brooklyn tomorrow afternoon. RITES FOR COL. SMITH. Burial With Military Honors Te- ! morrow 4t Arlington Cemetery. The body of Col. Wright Smith, 60th TU. S. Field Artillery, who died in this city last Saturday, will be buried in the Arlington National Cemetery tic morrow morning with full military honors. He commanded the 13th Field Artlllery in France during the World War, and was awarded the distin guished s medal for having ren dered m ve support to the ad vancing Infantry units in the Meuse- Argonne offensive. He was appointed to the Army from Delaware in July, 1898, and his entive service was in the Field Artillery, in which he reached the grade of colonel in April, 1920. He {ook part in several important campaigns in the Philip- pines and served in Hawail and at various statlons in the United States, including Camp Meade, N&