Evening Star Newspaper, May 3, 1927, Page 2

2™ =8 GOOD WILL FLYERS REST FROM FLIGHT Aviators Honored on Arrival % Here—Dargue to Tour Country. R i Home from their 20,470-mile fight from San Antonio, Tex. to Bolling $hield, during which they visited every tin American country, carried mes: ges of good will from the people of {he United States and brought back cprossions of equal good feeling be- &'k‘n the big northern republic and those south of the Rio Grande, the elght Pan-American fiyers today were djusting themselves to conditions fii_v left behind last December and red to take & long rest from eir arduous task. The eight birdmen were received by Maj. Gen. Mason M. Patrick, chief of the Army Air Corps, in his office at poon teday and were told that as soon 48 they made their report and gtraightened up accounts they could Bave the well deserved rest. For Maj. Herbert A. Dargue, the com- nder, however, another task lay fore him today. That was to fly the New York II to various citi throughout the United States and as pokesman for his comrades discuss R; results of the epochal flight in detail. Report to President. Welcomed at their destination yes- terday afterncon by President Coo idge at Bolling Field, the Pan-Ameri- chn birdmen, through Maj. Dargue, reported to the Executive as follows *uMr. President, you gave us a mis- n of goodwill to perform. I hope have done it to your satisfaction. ‘e carried messages from you to the gpuntries we visited and ~we 'bring ck physical evidence of the pleasure ith which they were received.” T As he spoke, Maj. Dargue handed e President the written repiles of e chiefs of the States to the South. ‘g thank you, Major Darque,” said the president as he took the envelopes ffom the airman. Receive Flying Orosses. TL: report of the flyers followed their receipt of certificates awarded them the distinguished flying crosses, grovided for in the Army five year Huilding program. They are the first airmen of the military service to re- ceive the newly created honor. The recipients of the cross, in addition to Maj. Dargue, were: Capt. A. B. McDaniel, Capt. Ira C. Ezker, Lieut. C. McK. Robinson, Lieut. Muir 8. Fairchild, Lieut. B. 8. Thompson and Lieut. L. D. Weddington. Several thousand persons witnessed the arrival of the airmen as they flew fn & close, diamond-shaped formation over the city, just as they had done time and again over the Latin Ameri- can capitals. While those on the ground were thrilled by the spectacle of the home-coming, two airmen aloft received even a greater thrill. They were Maj. Dargue and Capt. Eaker, both on duty in Washington for a number of years before being selected for the flight. They looked down on the city they had flown over so much in the past with a feeling of genuine Jjoy, they sald today. Salute Is Premature. The spectators reached large pro- four officials and then Lieut. White- head was welcomed. ‘The San Antonio had landed by this time and was taxiing up to the {line. The party then walked to that plane and welcomed Capt. McDanfel and Lieut. Robinson. The San Fran- cisco was the third plane to come up alongside the New York II and the were extended Capt. Eaker and Lieut. Fairchild. With the arrival of the St. Louis and a welcome for Lieut. Thompson and Lieut. Weddington, the group then walked in the direc- tion of the presidential box. The President, who had been stand- ing on the steps of the stand alone while the flyers were being greeted, then stepped out a few paces with Secreta Kellogg and met the air- men. Secretary Davis introduced Maj. Dargue and the others in turnsand the President gave each alrman a hearty handshake. After he had welcomed the airmen in the name of the Natfon, the Presi- dent handed the fiyers certificates for the Distinguis Flying Cross. He alled each offic name and that T stepped forward, took the coveted honor, bowed his thanks and returned to his place. Delivers Letters to Coolidge. Maj). Dargue then handed the Presi- dent a number of letters which he said bore greetings from the Latin Ameri- countries he had visited and which i been requested to deliver to The other officials withdrew, leaving the President stand- ing in the midst of the airmen, with | Maj. Dargue on his right and Capt. BEaker on his left, while photographers took pictures. The airmen then broke from their alignment and rushed into the out- retched arms of their families. Maj. Dargue was greeted by his motler, father and M Dargue and a host of friends. The parents and wife of Lieut. Robinson likewise overwhelmed this officer, although his mother and ather, the latter 85 years old and | the former 74 years old, appeared too dazed to re hey were holding their son in their s Capt. Eaker's wife showered him | with hugs and kisses and then the two were almost forced to go through the same program of greeting for the benefit of the cameramen. The wives of Lieut. Whiteh and Lieut. Thompson likewise gave their hus- bands a warm_ welcome. “or a full 15 minutes following the official reception the airmen were caught in a jam of admiring friends. Maj. Dargue was warmly embraced by at least a half dozen young women, while brother officers and friends in civilian life patted him on the shoul- ders. Everybody talked at once and the most the flyers could say was “Hello. Citations Made Public. Surviving the welcome, the airmen split into groups and were taken from the field in automobiles. Maj. Dargue and Capt. Eaker went to their re- spective homes here, while the other airmen accompanied friends. Maj. Dargue's citation reads as follows: “Herbert A. Dargue, major, ir Corps, United States Army. For extraordinary achievement while par- ticipating in an aerial flight. Maj. Dargue, as one of the pilots of the airplane New York and as command- ing officer of the pan-American flight, December 21, 1926, to May 2, 1927, by his untiring energy, broad vision and technical knowledge assisted material- ly in the organization of this im- portant expedition. His leadership, skill, sound judgment and courageous conduct were vital factors in bringing to a successful completion this mis- sion of good will. In the excellent performance of his many important duties he brought great cerdit to him- self and to the Army of the United portions At about 3 o'clock and whiled away the time studying the warious exhibits in Hangars 7 and 8. The United States Army Band, under the direction of Capt. W. J. Stannard, played several numbers and a few minutes before 4 o'clock. the four fleld pleces from Fort Myer boomed out a 21-gun salute. The salute was 'one-half hour premature, as the Presi- dent was not due to arrive until 4:25 o'clock. A mistake in the signal sys- tem which had been established be- tween the battery and a point on the railroad track back of the field to obtain advance notice of the Presi- dent’s arrival was given as the cause. Thinking the Presidential party was arriving as the guns begaxy firing, six Curtiss - pursuit _planes, - piloted by Capt. Robert E.”Oldys, Capt. Ralph H. Wooten and Capt. Ross Hoyt of this city and Lieut, Charles Austin, Lieut. Richard Aldworth an¢ Sergt. James A. Lee of Langley Field, raced into the air and began a rapid pro- Em@m of maneuvers and acrobatics. “A few minutes behind sohedule, the sidential party arrived at 4:35, Xk and the Executive was greet- with a 21-gun salute and “The Spangled Banner.” Accompany- him in the Presidential stand Secretary of War Davis and F. bee Davison, assistant secretary of war for aviation. ¢ Flyers Come From South. gmtly at 445 o'clock the Pan- erican fiyers and their 12-plane rt from Langley Field became vis- 1 to the South. The four amphib- laps, fiying in diamond-shape formation, were in the lead and the escorting ad- vanced training pursuit planes were %M into four flights of three planes o h. Turning left as they approached tife fleld, Maj. Dargue led his flyers and the escort on a wide tour of the Ky. They were plainly visible at all times and the Président watched their ress with interest. JHaving taken in the entire city with om wide sweep, Maj. Dargue headed 1! big_ formatlon back to Bolling Field. Directly over the post he sig- naled for a formation break and the group broke immediately, some going to the left and others to the right. The corting planes withdrew far lgd wide, giving the Pan-American afrmen complete control of the air. JA few moments passed as Mal. rgue reduced his 3,000-foot aititude. the wind was from the South, he withdrew over Anacostia out of sight of the spectators and a short time r came gliding in from the North e of the fleld. The amphibian's ecls touched the ground at Bolling feld at 4:56 o’clock and as the huge biick and yellow bird roared up to the “line” the audience broke into applause. % Maj. Darque Greeted First. ABecretaries Davis' and Davison, Maj. Gen. Charles P. Summerall and Gen. Patrick, chief of the Army Air s, then marched out from the States and comtributed to the cause of pan-American amity.” ‘The certificates for all other mem- bers of the flight cite them for extraor- dinary achievement while participat- ing in an aerial flight. In each case, after naming the officer and the air- plane of which he was pilot, the cita- tion reads: “, , . during' the pan-American flight, December 21, 1926, to May 2, 1927, displayed initiative, resourceful- ness and a high degree of skill under the many trying conditions encoun- tered throughout the flight. His tire- less energy, sound judgment and per- sonal courage contributed materially to the successful completion of this mission of good will. In the efficient performance of his arduous duties he aided in the accomplishment of an exploit which brought great. credit to gim;elr nd to the Army of the United tates.” Posthumous Awards Made. Posthumous awards of the distin- guished ‘flying cross also have been made to Capt. Clinton F. Woolsey and First Lient. John W. Benton, Air Corps. The citations are for extraor- dinary achievement while participat- ing in an aerial flight. In each case it is stated: “. . . as one of the pilots of the airplane Detroit during the Pan- American flight, starting on December 21, 1926, displayed initiative, resource- fulness and a high degree of skill under the many trying conditions en- countered. Tireless energy, sound judgement and personal courage characterized his contribution to the success of the expedition until Feb- ruary 26, 1927, when, due to an acci- dent at Buenos Aires, Argentina, re- sulting in the complete destruction of his airplane, he made the supreme eacrifice. In the official performance of his arduous duties he aided in the accomplishment of an exploit which brought great credit to himself and to the Army of the United States.” COL. LADUE RELIEVED. New York Post Held by D. C. Com- missioner Is Filled. ‘Willlam J. Barden, Corps of Engineers, stationed at Seattle, Wash., hag been ordered to Gov- ernors Island, N. Y., effective June for duty at headquarters, 2d Corps area, and also as division engi- neer of the Northeast Division, which includes the Potomac River. He re- lieves Col. Willlam B. Ladue, Corps of Engineers, who has been appointed Engineer Commissioner of the District of Columbia to succeed Lieut. Col. J. Franklin Bell, Corps of Engineers, who is to be assigned to duty with troops. Col. Barden is from Connecti- cut and is a star graduate of the Mili. tary Academy, class of 1894, He was formerly attached to the office of the Chief of Engineers, War Department, Col. dential stand. Maj. Darque, the figst to alight, was greeted by the and later to the Army War College at Washington Barracks. - Dsosn e bdbora i edunilatiine g eine e i = District of Columbia Memo: urer, the sum of.c...ovevsennes This date $ (Cash or check with subscri May 1, 1928 §.. May 1, 1929 §.. Mail Address. . £ o4 wish 10 < biank, spaces s our ve. T wish to pay on the following ba: : They Died for Us—Their Memery Must Live rial Commission: | I subscribe and promise to pay to the order of John Poole, treas- | seei($.iiieiess) Dollars. (Piease print, subscription in three anmual installm 1f you wish to pay in one flat sum fill San Antonio, and the same greetings THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, WAR MEMORIAL FUND IS GROWING More Than $8,000 Reported at Today’s Luncheon—Di- rect Appeals Urged. District War today by Contributions to the Memorial were increased $8,032.21 [n reports made from team captains at the second campaign luncheon held at the New Willard Hotel. This brought the two-day total to over $18,000. Team captains were urged to bring their appeals directly to mare per- sons and not confine them to friends. One team worker, in this connection, reported ralsing nearly $100 - from three unknown men whom he ‘ap- proached on the street, a policeman, a cab driver and a barber. This indicated, he sald, that there are hundreds of people in Washing: ton who are willing to subscribe to | the memorial, if its purpose is brought directly to their attention. A fund dedicated to the memory of Lieut. Willlam A. Sheehan was in- creased today by a $50 contribution from Willlam E. Leahy. This con- tribution was in addition to two con- tributions totaling_$75, and made yes- terday by Abner Ferguson and Chal- len Ellis in memory of Lieut Shee- han. Calling on posts of the American Legion in Washington to take an active part in the campaign for the District War Memorial, Watson B. Miller, acting for the department com- mander, Maj. Gen. Amos A. Fries, in his absence from the city, has request- ed all post commanders to bring the memorial to the attention of the legionnaires, asking them to secure contributions from individuals or from the different posts. Declaring that it is the purpose of the legion “to show the citizens of Washington who are interested in the movement that_the legion is not apathetic,”” Mr. Miller has asked that every member of the legion become a worker in the campaign. The efforts of the legion will be assisted by the Ioman's Auxiliary, which is already helping materially in raising funds by a house-to-house canvass. 2 Today was designated ‘‘Boy Scout’ | day in the memorial campaign, and boy and girl Scouts were continuing their activity, begun vesterday, in the circulation of subscription envelopes and campaign buttons. Calling on all Boy Scouts to help bring the campaign to success, L. A. Snead and Barry Mohun, president and commissioner, respectively, of the District Boy Scouts, issued the following proclama- tion: Observe Scout Day. «Today, May 3, is being observed as Scout day in the campaign now in progress to secure, through the contributions of the: people of Wash- ington, a fund necessary for the erec- tion of a suitable memorial to the 535 men and women of the District of Columbia who died in the ‘World War, and to the 26,000 others who were enrolled in their country’s serv. jce. All Scouts in the District of Columbia are called upon to do their utmost in helping to achieve the high purpose of this campaign. While Scouts cannot solicit nor receive con- tributions, they can, by wearing and distribution of buttons, and the pass- ing out to others of the subscription cavds, render real service in reminding ur citizens of their duty. As patriots all Scouts must bear in mind that the future welfare of our country depends upon the spirit exemplified by those to whom the memorial is to be erected. 1t is the duty of Scouts to perpetuate this spirit, and never to let it die. “Scouts justly take pride irf, the fact that they are given an opportu- ity to assist in this enterprise. While foday 18 designated Scout'ddy, et every day during this week be a Scout day with us. The participation in the manner indicated of a Scout in this campaign will constitute our traditional ‘good turn.’ Let this ‘good turn’ be one that will leave its mark and be remembered by all of us. in years to come with the pride that comes of duty well done.” Reminder of War. Speaking over WRC last night, Frederic william Wile urged that| men and women take part in this movement, which he described not as 8 “drive” for funds but as a reminder of the part the men, and women. of the District played in the World War. If every resident of, the District con- tributed 30 cents to'this cause, there would be enough money to assure its success, said Mr. Wile, reminding his hearers that they willingly pay this sum for amusement. Tomorrow approximately 40 booths will be opened in the Government departments, preparing the way for “Government Employes’ day” on Fri- day. The booths will be opened, be- ginning tomorrow, during the lunch period for the remainder of the week. Assignments to booths in the down- town business establishments have been made as follows: Lansburgh & Bro., 'Mrs. James Lansburgh in charge; Jullus Garfinckel & Co.. Mrs. George Seibold in charge; King's Palace, Mrs. Annie Hage in charge; Woodward & Lothrop, Mrs. Charles J. Bell and Mrs. Charles B. Dewey in charge; National Savings & Trust Co., Mrs. Virginia White Speel in charge; Riggs National Bank, main office, Mrs. T. V. Walker in charge; Dupont Circle branch, Mrs. R. Ervin in charge; National Metro- politan Bahk, Mrs. Hage in’ charge; Columbia_National Bank, Mrs. Noble Newport Potts in charge; Washington Loan & Trust Co. and the Union Trust Co., Mrs. Walker and Mrs. Potts in charge; Keith's Theater, Mrs. Thomas Reed in charge, and the Earle Theater, Mrs. N. D. North in charge. Contributions may be made at any of the booths, at campaign headquar- ters in the Gridiron Club room of the New Willard Hotel; to John Poole, treasurer ‘of the campaign, Federal- American National Bank, or by mak- ing use of the coupons carried in the newspapers. The Star will receive and acknowledge contributigns made to the gashier. A list of those who have subscribed and the amounts contributed as re- ported at yesterday’s luncheon, fol- low E. M. Amick, $2; John G. Anderson, $1; Kenneth P. Annsberg, $5; Clarence A. Aspinwall, $60; Eugene Brennan, $1; Jerome F. Barnard, $1; Mrs. G. E. Bowman, $1; Lydia C. Burlew, $1; T. Bartlett, $1; Nellie Banon, $5; V. S. Benjamin, $3; Betty V. Baily, $1; | Harry K. Boss, $100; Dion S. Birney, | $10; Gist Blair, $250; Capt. Edwin 8. | Bettelheim, jr., $10; Joseph H. Bag- ley, $50; Arthur Browne, $25: J. B. Boone, $5; William Paul Brodt, Inc., | $25; Martin L. Berger, $15; W. L. Belt, | $10; W. W. Burnes, $10. Mrs. J. M. Carver, $1; A. E. Chaffee, $1; 5; Edgar B. Chis- | well, $1; Miss Mary A. Clark, $2; M. {H. Cannon, $1; W. 8. Corby, $300; Columbia Sand & Gravel Co., $5 Walter C. Celphane, $10; Stanley Carr, $15; Walter A, Coates, $6; Morris Ca- fritz, $50; E. H. Catlin Co., $25; Colson Co., $1; W. E. R. Cavell, $2; Mrs. Henry Corbin, $100. Alma W. Dorsey, $1; Glenn C. Dot- y, $1; Maltida P. Delano, $250; J. nest Dulin, $5; William E. Doeller, $120; C. Matthews Dick, $120; Mr. Do aldson, $1; O. J. DeMoll, $25; O. J. DeMoll & Co., $25; Mildred A. Eckles, §2; Miss G. Ellis, $1; Challan B. Ellis, Wi W. Everett, $50. Nelson Franklin, $1; Miss A. A, Fos- ter, §1; Mrs. Elizabeth J. Fisher, §5; Abner H. Fergueson, $50; Bishop and {Mrs. James E. Freeman, $25; Flyed -R. .Frost, $6; Mrs. E. Frye, $6; Jisut. D. €., TUESDAY, MAY 3, 1927. 8 The first of a series of concerts outside the Earle Theater, at Thirtecnth and E streets, which is donating part of its receipts (illn War Memorial, attracted a large crowd, The Marine Band will play again tonight at 7:30 o’clock an Cadets will be heard at the same hour. Thursday night the Army Band will play, and on Friday an d tomorrow night the Brigade Band of the High d Sl(_ll_r:hy nights the Navy Band will be heard. CROWDS HEAR MARINE BAND’S WAR MEMORIAL CONCERT week to the District School FEHARTYOPPUES BUSFAREHEARN People’s Counsel to Fight Move to Reopen 10-Cent Charge Proposal. Ralph B. Fleharty, peoples’ counsel before the Public Utilities Commission, announced his intention today of op- posing the petition of the Washing- ton Rapid Transit Co. for a resump- tion of the public hearings on its ap- plication for authority to charge a straight 10vent cash fare. The application will be considered by the commission at its semi-weekly meeting Thursday. Mr. Fleharty pro- poses to offer his objection then. The hearings on the higher fare application were suspended last No- vember when the legality of the trans- action by which the North American Co. of New York cama into possession of the controlling interest of the motor bus company was questioned by Wil- liam McK. €layton, chairman of the public._ utilities committee of the Fed- etation of Citizens’ Associations. At that time the commission served notive on the company that it would not pro- ceed with the case until this onus had been removed. Company Fails to Act. The company, however, has taken no definite steps to satisfy the com- mission that its acquisition by the New York investment firm was not in violation of the statutes governing the sale and purchase of public utility stock as prescribed in the La Follette anti-merger act. And in view of the unchanged status, Mr¢ Fleharty contends that the company still has no standing with the com- missiop and, most certainly no right to_ask for consideration of its plea for a higher fare. Mr. Fleharty believes the company and not the commission should make the first move to clarity the situa- tion. His suggestion is that the com- pany go to Congress and get specific permission for, as he puts it, loing the things it already has done” Should the commission approve his position and deny the company’s petl- tion for resumption of the rate hear- ings Mr. Fleharty feels that the com- pany will take the case to the courts and institute mandamus proceedings. ~<Admittedly, the company is hard pressed financially. . The rate of re- turn, it had advised the commission, continues to fall far short of the oper- ating expenses, thereby incurring an ever-increasing deficit. As a result, the company said, it has been unable to provide adequate transportation facilities. It sees in a straight 10-cent cash fare its only salvation. . Coolidge Gets Hospital Day Plans. Plans for National Hospital day on May 12 were outlined to President Coolidge yesterday by a committee representing the National Hospital Association. Director Hines of the Veterans' Bureau presented the com- mittee to the President. — Frost, $5; Robt;rt V. Fleming, $10; Mrs. J. M. Gleissner, $10; Miss Kathleen Gillette, $12; Mr. Bardner, $1; T. W. Greene, $5; A. E. Green, $2.50; August G. Gutheim, 10; Mr. Goldsmith, $1. $ ‘Anna Hage, $5; Raymond Hubbard, $1; Woodson Houghton, §5: Harriman & Co., $25; M. L. Henry, $1; William D. Hoover, $50; James C. Hollister, $1; Mrs. C. L. Henry, $1; Holmes & Son, Inc., $20 R. 8. Hoover, $5; Oscar W. Hunter, $10; T. P. Harman, jr., $5; M. Hollander, $10; Frank S. Hight, $75; W. W. Husband, Le- roy W. Herron, $50; W. J. Hyde, §! Francis T. Hurley, $100; H. R. Howe stein, $10; N. Horn, $5; Moultrie Hitt, $10; Elias S. Hoffman, §15; Miss Ruth E. Jones, $2; Frank R. Jelleff, Inc., $50; T. Lamar Jackson, $25; V J. Jacobi, $2; H. J. Jacobi, § Mrs. Robert Kelton, $1; E. J. Kyle, ¢5; Wiliam King & Son, $25; Mr: .| H. Kettler, $1; Jerome Lightfoot, $5; May D. Lightfoot, $5; Lewis, Ed- ward M. E., $1; Mrs. James H. Littl $50; W. R. Little, $5; Mrs. Heni Leonard, $50; Mar Fisher, $25: R. Leroy Morris, $1; Morrison, $10; Miss H. Montague, $1; Mrs. H. E. Martin, $30; Ethel M. Martin, $30; Charles W. Morris, $§; Miss Maiston, $2; Johnson C. Morgan, $1; M. W, Mayer, $10; Feachmand M. Ney, $6; Latimer & Maloney, $50; W. H. Martin, Jjr., $2; W. H. Martin, sv, $5; Elizabeth Comdr. L. C S, ‘Merritt, $60; Ethel Douglas Merritt, $120; C. L. Nelson, $1; Col. Guy S. Norvyell, $5; Milton Nathan, $6; Marcus | T Notes, $10. William I. Ogus, $10; H. W. Offutt, $5; Mrs. L. B. Patterson, $2; Della C.' Perham, $2; Phi Gamma Kappa, $75; Edith Petterson, $1; Mrs. H. C. Pearson, $1; H. H. Platt, $5; Herbert W. Poole, $25; George Reiss, $10; James R. Phipps, $5; Miss Beatrice Palton, §3; M. R. Peters, $2; Margaret Shipley, $5; F. H. Smith Co., §50; Fred A. Schutz, $5; W. F. and E. L. Smith, $1560; James F. Salkeld, §! A. R. Stewart, $5; S, Silverberg, $2! Oppenheimer & Shah, $10; Louis Silverberg, $6; Thomas B. Sweeney, $25; Mrs. Shaw, $1; Mrs, Helen Stewart, $1; Mrs, E. N. Shytle, Arthur 1. Shaffer, M. E. Sheetze, Maddox Trenholm, $5; VVallace Stre: ter, $20; George L. Starkey, $2 Sophy C. Stanton, $600; C. J. Stock- man, $6. Billy Taylor, $1; John E. Thompson, $2; Walter R, Tuckerman, $25: A. H. Ten, $10; Leon A. Ulman, $20; B. Vaude Vanter, $5; Mrs. L. B. Woo ford, $1; Women's City Club, $2. Ralph D, Wyly, $2; John C. Wine- man, $20; Admiral Spencer Wood, § Walter D. Wilcox. $10: Raymond L. Wolven, $1; Edward Yardley, $1. i_police Seek “Forgetful” Tinner Who Takes Spouts Off Houses and Fails to Return | | | | | | W. | Skedaddlo " Police are ful” tinner. Some 15 or 20 reports during the last few months have come into various precincts concerning a man who fixes “Jeader-pipes,” the down-spout gutter- ings from roofs, and during the opera- tion, after receiving his pay for the ob, walks off with the pipes, forgetting to return. The general scheme of operations, according to Inspector Henry G. Pratt, for the absent-minded artisan, de- scribed as a jolly looking sort of a stout man, to walk through a nelgh- borhood, size up the defective leader- pipes, and obtain jobs at repairing or replacing them at about half the regu- v rates. He generally finishes in & day, collects his fee for the work, and then returns the next day with the information that he had not finished at all, but had just left the job up over night in case of rain, and now would finish up the soldering and in- searching for a “forget- cidentals to a perfect job. Credulous householders allow him to continue his work an dtake down the leader- pipe, whereupon he removes it and fails to return. This is the gist of some dozen and a half of complaints in the hands of the police. For instance, Wade Koontz of 1221 Jefferson street, in the thir- teenth precinct, had this rotund tin- ner working on his down-spout some time ago. Recently a neighbor, across the street needed some similar work done. And Koontz's leader-pipe had not been painted. The tinner took down the Koontz rain-spout, ostensibly to paint it and tighten up any loose ends. Later Koontz saw a down-spout across the street that looked like his own. He reported it to the thirteenth precinct. The ninth precinct, it was sald, has received eight reports of such opera- tions, the others being scattered about town. The man is known to the police and an early arrest is expected. MARINE BAND OPENS MEMORIAL CONCERTS Will Play for Rest of Week in Con- nection With Benefit Permorm- ance at Theater. Massed on the sidewalk in front of the Earle Theater last night, the United States Marine Band, under the leadership of Capt. Taylor Branson, newly appointed leader, opened a six- day series of open-air band concerts in conjunction with the Earle Thea- ter’s benefit performance for the Dis- trict War Memorial. Crowds gathered to hear the band play the stirring war songs so com-. memorative of the days of 1917, Be- ginning with Sousa’s famous “The Stars and Stripes Forever,” the band launched jnto a medley of the more popular war songs, a selection com- piled by a former member .of the United States Marine Band, now re- tired. Then the marching songs of the three branches of the service were played, “The U, S. Field Artil- lery” of the Army, “Anchors Away” of the Navy and “Semper Fidells” of the Marines. The concert closed with “The Star Spangled Banner.” This program will be repeated tonight. Inside the theater impressive addi- tions to the regular week’s program have heen made to call attention to the war memorial. With appropriate music the curtain is raised, showing a tomb of white stone. A detachment of marines, in their blue dress uni- forms, followed by a detachmént of sailors, carrying their rifles at trail and with the fixed bayonets gleaming, march upon the stage, forming them- selves in a semi-circle about the tomb, and flanked on either side by two uni- formed nurses, As the men come to “present arm: a representative of the theater walks to the center of the stage and delivers a brief address concerning the war memorial, and to the clear notes of a bugle sounding “Taps" the curtain is lowered as the lights fade. Immediately following the tableau the short film, showing soldiers. in action, is thrown upon the screen, followed by reading matter explana- tory of the war memorial movement. The theater management has suc- ceeded in giving an emphatic remind- er of the appeal made in Washington this week in behalf of the District War Memorial, and the patrons of the Earle have found added pleasure and benefit in attending the performances, to be continued throughout the week. PIMLICO ENTRIES FOR TOMORROW. FIRST RACE—The Gradual year. maidens: purse, $1.300: 4% furlongs. bRoval Pennant. Pink Lilly . Bogan . Fimekeepe idote . Stirling Silver. . cSucky .. Goulash [ Inquisitor """ 118 aWilliam Garth entry. bH. P. Whitney. ones and P, H. Faulconer. SECOND RACE—Maiden 3-year-ol claiming; purse, $1.300: 17 mil - 100 Vocalian 8 8 5 ] 5 R 8 up xter .. *Hoe Caie. . THIRD RACE—4-year-olds and up: claim- ing: purse, $1,300: 14 miles. *Delusive ..... 108 *Johnny Jéwel.. 113 FOURTH RACE—The Rennert Handicap: B-year-olds: $5.000 added: 6 furlongs. aCandy ay.... 107 Pleasant Smiles. Mallard's Mem'y 100 bWand. Minstrel. Harry. 119 aCandy 111 entucky 08 Supersede . 104 aH. Teller Archibald entry. Blcagram Stable entry. FIFTH RACE—2-y 4% furlongs. aTum On.. Skavar ear-olds; purse. $1.500: aRoval Pennant. DNetta Run.... Cayuga Whitney and L. 8. Thompson nd” Mrs, R. B. SIXTH RACE—3-year-ol 2 - ing purser SLE00. 8 Toglanaers UP clatm Marke, Master Star Mirth', *Leger I et Pichonne SEVENTH RACE—3-vear- pirse. $1.00: 1o miion, 010! *Lonk View.... 108 *Long Joe. toct 120 *Rackrope e . 117 Abul Fath. *Apnrent, all imed. Weather Gears rackraan e Rentmbiisisr = o s SUAN Motor busses with woman gonduc- tors operate in all directions along the main .streets in Toklo, “i it & claiming R 1 1 towels, CHIROPRACTORS’ LAW IN LOUISIANA UPHELD Supreme Court Sustains Statutes Requiring Qualifications of Phy- sicians and Surgeons. By the Associated Press. The Louisiana medical practice statutes, particularly those sections regulating the practice of . chiroprac- tors, were sustained by the Supreme Court yesterday in three cases ap- pealed by Joseph B. and Walter W. Fite, the decision appealed from being affirmed on authorities cited without a written opinion. The Louisiana courts sustained the statutes and enjoined the Fifes from practicing without a license from the State Medical Board. They ignored the injunction and were held in con- tempt of qourt, and were also ¢on- victed on ane charge of violating the statutes. They attacked the validity of the statutes on the ground that ehiroprac- tors were arbitrarily required to have the qualifications of physicians and surgeons, although they never pre- scribe drugs or use surgery. They contended that other practitioners, in- cluding osteopaths, were not so classi- fied, but were licensed upon a showing of special qualifications, not being re- quired to meet those imposed upon physicians and surgeons NEW SUBSTATION SITE EXPLAINED BY MOONEY Postmaster Says Other West End Locations Are Beyond Price Reach. Answering a number of objections raised by merchants of the vicinity to the removal in the near future of the West Find post office substation trom 1716 Pennsylvania avenue to 1726 H street, Postmaster Mooney to- day pointed out that other locations nearer the present office were un- available because of their cost. Removal of the post office station from its present quarters, Mr. Mooney said, was made necessary because of the great growth in the volume of mail passing through the office. The selection of the new site on H street, the city postmaster said, was made only after a thorough personal survey by him of all possible locations in the section. Available buildings on Seventeenth street above Pennsyl- vania avenue, or along the Avenue itself, could not be obtained at a price within reach of the department, he said. The Post Office Department, it also was poin -out, already has awarded the contract for the building of the new office and construction will start in the near future. —_— RUTH TO WIELD BATON. ‘Will Lead Bands at St. Mary’s In- dustrial School Benefit, “Babe” Ruth, who is here with the New York Yankees, is due to step out of character today and wield the baton at the joint concert of the bands of St. Mary’s Industrial School of Bal- timore and the Baltimore Evening Sun at_Catholic University. The concerts, at 3 and 8 o'clock, are for the benefit of St. Mary’s, where the “Babe” started his home-run career. Today’s role is not.exactly new to Ruth, who has appeared with St. Mary's Band on previous occa- sions. Sponsors for the concerts are Peter Drury, J. Leo Kolb, Hugh Reilly, Arthur May, Patrick J. Haltigan, Senator David I. Walsh of Massachu- setts, John J. Noonan, Rear Admiral W. S. Benson, retired; Herman A. Schulteis, D, J. Callahan, Charles W. Darr, Will Kennedy and John j Auth, Arrangements were made by Rev. Vincent J. Callahan and Rev. Vincent Fitzgerald. $800 STICKPIN MISSING. Loss of a diamond stickpin, valued at $800, was reported to the police. by John F. Pryor, registered at Raleigh Hotel. The ring, he stated, disap- peared last Saturday. Mrs. Lillian B. Coyle, 659 Maryland avenue northeast, reported her hand- bag, containing ' $42, was snatched from her yesterday afternoon while shopping in a department store. . Beatrice Smith, 308 South Capitol street southeast, night and discove stolen bedding, valued at. 34, CONTRAGTORS SEEK UNIFIED PRAGTICE | Divide Into Two Groups for Round-Table Studies for Improvements. Contractors and building experts from over the country who are at- tending the conference here, at the Washington Hotel, being held under the auspices of the Associated Gen- eral Contractors of America, today divided into two groups for round- table studies of proposed standard forms of contracts and proposals for construction work, designed to pro- mote increased public safety and economy and to curbing the activi- ties of irresponsible contractors. Under the chairmanship of John Boldt of Cleveland, the building di- vision of the conference, following an informal discussion lasting the entire morning, adopted a standard form of proposal for construction work, a feature of which is the placing of blame for the safety of building plans. Standard Questionnaire Form. The highwa public works and railroad division of the contractors, in another session, discussed the need of a standard form of questionnaire for contractors bidding on highway projects with a view to eliminating the “fly-by-night” bidders incapable of car! g out work according to their offers, The form of the proposed standard form of contract proposal adopted by the building division will be presented to the executive board of the con- tractors’ organization tomorrow for consideration, and if approved by that body ultimately will be recommended to the annual meeting of the Asso- ciated General Contractors for action. Up to Architeets. Full responsibility for meeting the requirements of health and safety in the planning of buildings erected by contractors in accordance with specifi- cations made by designers of the bulldings is placed on the shoulders of the architects of the building, in the standard form of proposal adopted by the building division this morning. The report also declares owners of buildings erected in accord with architects’ plans should defend the builders against any possible suit growing out of violation of legal re- quirements discovered in the design of the building. Highway Construction Bids. The highway division recommended that a summary be prepared of all systems now employed by the various States in regulation of bidding and the award of contracts for road con- struction, Allan Jay Parrish of Paris, Ill, pre- sided over the highway meeting. Bills affecting the construction in- dustry, Federal projects, proposed re- vislon of the income tax law, election of officers and other business will be taken up at a general session of the conference tomorrow. ——— LECTURES MARK SESSION OF WOMAN’S FARM GROUP National Association Meets Here to Consider Agriculture—Mrs. Coolidge an Honorary Member. Lectures, brief addresses and dis- cussion groups featured the opening session of the annual convention of the Woman's National Farm and Gar- den Association, which met this morn- ing at the Wardman Park Hotel to consider agricultural and farm ques- tions. Officers of the association are: Miss E. G. Copeland of Maine, president; Mrs. W. G. Jones of New York City, first vice president; Miss Marian Roby Chase of Massachusetts, second vice president; Mrs. L. D. Drewry of Ohio, third vice president; Miss Lena M. Phillips of New York City, correspond- ing secretary; Mrs. J. Clark of Massa- chusetts, recording secretary, and Mrs. Emmett Carter of Wilmington, treas- urer. . Calvin Coolidge, Mrs. Willlam Jardine and Mrs. Russell Tyson are tl(unol':\ry members of the organiza- on, In Hastings, Eng., all women must be in their homes by 10 p.m. by an order recently issued by the magis- trates of the town. SPECTATORS VIEW NEW TYPE PLANES Visitors at All-America Air Display Try “Coupes” and “Sedans.” Manufacturers of airplanes designed solely for civilian and commercial use this afternoon are demonstrating their wares before a crowd of spectators who are visiting Bolling Field to in- spect the all-American aircraft dis- play. which opened yesterday and will continue through Friday. Several types of planes, which the builders say ultimately will be used almost as extensively as the auto- mobile, are making trips aloft with interested spectators. The planes are of the coupe and sedan type, whereas others are of the roadster or sport _mml«l in that their occupants out in the open and must be pi ected with helmets and goggles. The aerial parade to Baltimore and return was canceled at the last min- ute today, as was the proposed “cloud luncheon,” which was to have been held in the Ford three-engined mono- plane. Engine trouble caused a post- ponement in the takeoff plans. As the defects could not be remedied soon enough, the entire plan was aban doned for the day. Women Are Passengers. Numerous women were among the passengers given demonstration flights today. The entire enrollment of the Army War College, headed by Maj. Gen. Hanson E. Ely, commandant of the college, were to visit the exhibition this afternoon. Aircraft production showed a 65.8 per cent increase last year, as com- pared with 1925, the Census Bureau announced today in connection with the opening of the aircraft display. Alrplanes numbering 1,179 wers produced, and, in addition, 7 sea- planes as against 711 airplanes and 78 seaplanes manufactured in 1925. Total value of the airplane output was $8,771,077, and the seaplanes, $99.950, compared with $5,908,335 and $765,234 in 1925, Aireraft Product Increases. The total value of products report- ed for 1926 by establishments in the aircraft industry proper is $20,081,181, an increase of 60.3 per cent compared h 12,524,719 for 1925. There were establishments, including five air- craft engine plants. New York had 16 establishments, Michigan, 9; Cali- fornia, 7; Illinois and Ohlo, 5 each, and Missouri and Pennsylvania, 4 each. Aircraft ranging in price from $2,000 to $40,000 and in design from the small ‘family” type to huge, luxu- rious cabin affairs, were on display at the all-American aircraft exposition held under the auspices of the Na- tional Aeronautical Association and the Aeronautical Chamber of Com. merce. The Army and Navy was each represented with an exhibit along with the leading commercfal plane manufacturers, and the Post Office Department was represented by a display showing the operation of the transcontinental air,mail system in model and in photograph. Eagle Flashed on Monument. A representation of a huge Ameri- can eagle, visible for many miles, ap- peared atop the Washington Menu- ment last night in a demonstration given for visiting delegates to the Pan-American Commercial Conference and the United States Chamber of Commerce by the Aerograph Co. of America. The device which projected the eagle on the Monument, and then flashed the seal of the Tinited States against the black background of the sky is known as a sky-writing “gun” and was perfected by Gregor Melikov, a Chicago engineer and inventor. The “gun” was built at the Shenectady plant of the General Electric Co. The projector does not use screens, the night skies furnishing the back- ground. It is equipped with a 36-inch high intensity are light mechanism and employs approximately 400,000,000 candlepower. The projector resembies a huge cannon and it throws a beam of light 10 to 12 miles in the air, according to the inventor. Expect Plane From Canada. An additional plane exhibit 1s expected today frops Canada. It is a Fokker “Universal” monoplane, which the Canadian gov- ernment recently pufchased together with five others of the type for aerial survey of ice conditions in Newfound- land and northern Canada. The plane now is Canadian property and neces- sary permission was obtained for it to fly from Canada te this country. Tomorrow many demonstration flights for the railroad executives here in connection with the United States Chamber of Commerce convention will be held, and at 8 o'clock tomor- row night the fleld will be lighted as in daytime with millions of candle- power lights for a night flying demon- stration. The exhibition hangars will remain open until 10 o’clock tomorrow night, whereas they will close at 6 p.m. on other days. FIRST LADY AT CIRCUS. Mrs. James J. Davis and Children Guests of Mrs. Coolidge. Mrs. Coolidge will attend the Hagen- seck-Wallace circus at the Camp Meigs grounds this afternoon. Mrs. J. J. Davis, wife of the Secretary of Labor and her four children will be the guests of Mrs. Coolidge at the show. The President found it impossible to attend because of the rush of official business. Featuring its long-famous wild ant- mal acts th: circus closes its two-day stay here w 1 performances this aft- ernoon and .onight. Two giraffes are the latest addition to the menaferie. Clown alley, populated with a troupe of the fun-makers, and the -aerial acts also brought forth applause. The rid- lns acts measure up to a high stand- ard. CUT OUT ALONG THIS LINE. Five @he Zoening SHiar. OFFERS TO ITS READERS “Answers to Questions” By Frederic J. Haskin —the Question ook by the Direc- tor of the Largest Information Bureau in the world. Answers in 70 well arranged chapters. 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