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WEATHER. (U. 8. Weather Bureau Forecast.) Cloudy, probably followed by show- ers tonight and tomorrow; not much change in temperature. Temperature—Highest, 73, at 4:15 p.m. yesterd: lowest, 52, at 5:15 a.m. today. Full report on page 9. Closing N. Y. Markets, Pages 14 ll!d 15 Entered as socond class mattes Washington, |ARMY PLANS HOP TO HAWAIL MYSTERY FLIGHT UNDER WAY No. 30,362. post office. LINDBERGH FLIES OVER INDIANA ON WAYTO ST.LOUIS Making Leisurely Hop of 900 Miles to Attend Home Town Celebration. CROWD SEES TAKE-OFF FROM MITCHEL FIELD Paris Flyer Circles Over New York as Farewell Lfter Four Days of Strenuous Reception. INDIANAPOLIS, June 17 (#).— After making three majestic circles around the Indiana Sldiers and Failors Monument, Charles A. Lind- bergh, who arrived here at 1:01 p.m., headed for St. Louis at 1:05 p.m., central time. By the Assoclated Press. RICHMOND, Ind, June W.— Col. Charles A. Lindbergh, ac- compan'ed by a large number of escort planes, passed about 4 miles south of Richmond, heading for St. Louis, at 12:30 pm. (Central time) today. NEW YORK, June 17.—After four days of tumultous acclaim in this eity, Col. Charles A. Lindbergh was flying his transatlantic monoplane, the Spirit of St. Louis, westward today to receive mew honors in the home town of the men whose faith in him made his great adventure possible. The flying colonel hopped off from Mitchel Field at 8:17 o'clock this morning, Eastern daylight time, and after a swing over Manhattan head- ed away for St. Loul During the first three-quarters of an hour of his flight he was seen ahove several points in New York, in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, but shortly after 10:30 o'clock there was a brief halt in reports of his progress, faintly reminiscent of the time when he was flying over the ocean while the whole world waited. He was flying leisurely, but was expected to reach his goal on sched- uled time, about 3:30 St. Louis time. Crowd Sees Take-off. ‘There was a large crowd of en- thusiastic admirers at the field to see him off. They lined the runaway and police had a difficult time to keep them away from the path of the plane. The take-off, however, was perfect and in ‘a few momeff#s the plane was in the air. New York City got its last glimpse of Col. Lindbergh about 8:30 a.m.. when the Vikink of the air circled over the loy,er section of the city. Crowds in the downtown _section raised & cheer. Lindbergh first ap- | peared over Governors Island and the | Battery. His plane, high in the air, swooped over City Hall and then shot | toward the Jersey shore. | Col. Lindbergh expected to reach 8t. Louis at 3:30 pan. (St. Louis | time). When he flew here more than & month ago he covered the 900 miles | from St. Louis in 7 hours 15 minutes, establisking- a nmew record for the | Youte. e will be aided in his fiight | West by a difference of two hours in | time. Flyer Appears Tired. The colonel submitted to his last interview with newspaper men just before he left Mitchel Field. He said he planned to proceed directly West, pass over Columbus, Ohio; possibly Indianapolis, and then head for St. Louis. He expects to pick up a new Army escort near Dayton. The young fiyer appeared extreme- Iy tired as he answered the questions of reporters. He renewed his thanks for his reception in New York, ex- pressed appreciation of the courtesies extended him by the Army Air Serv- ice at Mitgpel Ficld and thanked the for Mts co-operation. Py inabergh appeared under the im- pression that unannounced shifts in his plans during his stay in the city had displeased reporters who had “covered” him in his 4-day welcome in New York. Explains Program Difficulties. With characteristic diplomacy, he explained the difficulties of planning his program in advance. “Oftentimes it was impossible to an- nounce our plans for any length of time,” he said. 5 Referring to his surprise jump to Washington_yesterday, when he ob- tained the Spirit of St. Louis, Lind- bergh said:*Mostly ‘we’ just decided and then did it. Whenever it was | possible we notified you boys.” A crowd of spectators who sought his autograph of sketches of himself wers ordered away from the aviator with the explanation that he would do no more autographing until he reached St. Louis. ¢ “Asked if he would return in time to bid adieu to Comdr. Richard k. Byrd on his orthcoming flight to Paris, the aviator said that the best thing the friends of the commander could do would be “not to bother him” on the day of his take-off. “That's what I would want my friends to do,” he added. The colonel said he had made no heyond the wel- g A for him at 8t. Louis. He bec: at_im- patient as more questions were fired at him, and with a wave of his hand said: “Listen, boys, I'm in a hurry. 1 want to get off.” Strenuous entertainment of Col. eh in New York for four days ended in time for him to get a little sieep prior to hopping off for St. Louis and home with the other member of the firm of “we.” Sleepless for 46 hours, during which he buried evening clothes beneath a sotled flying suit for a surprise trip to Washington and reunion with the (Continued on Page 4, Column 2.) . $1,000,000 LOSS BY FIRE. Fourth Regiment Armory in Jersey City Destroyed by Blaze. JERSEY CITY, N. J., June 17 (®).— Fire today virtually destroyed the 4th Regiment Armory in this city. The loss was estimated at from $1,000,- 000 to $1,500,000. Three firemen were overcome by smoke. All the equip- ment of the 11§th Infantry, New Jer- sey National Guard, was destroyed save the Americhn flag and a few ban- | ners and trophi D. C. Veil of Secrecy Shrouds Preparations—Test Dash Starts in Ohio. Lieut. J. Maitland, Crack Service Flyer, Tries Out New Instruments. Preparations for a flight from the Pacific Coast to the Hawaiian Islands by the Army_ Air Corps are in progress and the possibility of its being under- taken in the near future depends en- tirely on tests that are being made at present. This announcement was made this afternoon by the War Department, after Associated Press dispatches from the Middle West pointed to such an aerial expedition by the Army, de- spite the veil of secrecy that had been thrown around it. Mystery Flight Starts. Lieut. Lester J. Maitland, aide to F. Trubee Davison, Assistant Secre- tary of War for Aviation, and Lieut. Albert F. Hegenberger, a test pilot at McCook Field, Dayton, will make the flight if it is decided to carry out present plans. These two officers left Wilbur Wright Field near Dayton yesterday for an unannounced desti- nation, but this afternoon were at Kelly Field, San Antonio, Tex. They piloted a Fokker three-engined mono- plane which had been purchased for @b WASHINGTON, D. €, FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 1927—FIFTY-TWO PAGES. LIEUT. LESTER MAITLAND. use as an Army transport, but which since has been converted into a “fly- ing gasoline tan! Every available space In the fuselage of the Fokker monoplane has been taken up with one or more fuel tanks, according to reports from the Fair. field air intermediate depot at Wilbur Wright Iield. Will Attempt Hop. “Lieuts. Maitland and Heggenber- ger,” said the department, “now are on a test flight with the Fokker plane, and if everything proves to their sat- isfaction they will attempt to reach the Hawaiian Islands from a point on the West Coast.” Everything depended on the func- tioning of several new instruments for navigation purposes which have been placed aboard the Army plane and, therefore, no indication as to the probable time the two pilots would depart could be given. The plane, if it proves equal to the task being considered for it, will fly (Continued on Page 3, Column 3.) SUSPECT ADMITS HERMIT'S MURDER Scene Re-enacted by Negro Farm Hand Near Upper Marlboro, Md. Special Dispatch to The Star. UPPER MARLBORO, Md., June 17.—Thomas (Jelly) Davis, 25-year-old colored farni hand, and former inmate of the Cheltenham Reform School is in the Prince Georges County Jail here charged with first degree murder in connection with the slaying of Daniel Kuhne, German farmer, last Christ- mas eve at his lonely home about a mile east of Rosaryville. Davis yes- terday signed a written confession in the presence of State's Attorney Frank Parran, Detective Dougherty, repre- senting the Stite fire insurance gom- missioner; Sheriff Charles Early, Offi- cer Frank Prince of the county police force and James C. Blackwell, clerk to the board of county commissioners. Davis was arrested about a month after the crime, at the Oursler farm, where he was employed, and has been held in jail here ever since. From the first, according to the officers, he has admitted being at the scene of the U.S. WILL OPPOSE NAVY PACT CHANGE Gibson Cites Official Absence of France and ltaly as Preventing Revision. By the Associated Pre GENEVA, June 17.—The American delegation will explede no bombs in the naval conference when that dis- armament meeting opens its sessions here Monday, Hugh 8. Gibson, head of the American delegation, told news- paper correspondents today. It also is understood that the Ameri- cans will not welcome any ‘“bombs” from the British and Japanese delega- tions to the tripartite conference, such as attempts to internationalize the Panama Canal, establish naval base restrictions in Hawaii or reduce the tonnages of either battleships or cruisers. The Americans are understood to take the position that the Washington naval accords are not subject to re- vision by the forthcoming conference for the reason that twg signatories of the Washington agreement—France and Italy—will not participate offi- cially in the deliberations. Hence it is held to be juridically impossible to murder, but insizted until yesterday that other persons actually committed the crime. The officers, however, eliminated all the others. Neighbors Find Body. Kuhne's charred body was found in the ruins of his home, about 9:30 o'clock Christmas eve, by neighbors who were attracted by the fire. In confessing yesterday Davis was taken to the scene, where he re- enacted the crime in the presence of the officers. Davis stated that his employer brought him to the store at Allen- town Christmas eve, where he left him, He =aid that he ieft the store.| on foot about 6 o'clock with the in- tention only of robbing Kuhne. When he reached the farm, he said, it was dark and no one was at home. Gain- ing entrance he Yansacked the place. When he was ahout to leave, about 8 o'clock, he said, Kuhne approached the house with a lantern. Davis stated he belleved Kuhne recognized him and realizing that he was ‘“‘cor- (Continued on Page 2, Column 6.) PICKFORD ABDUCTION HINT BRINGS GUARD Police Detail Watches Fairbanks’ Home—Tip Given After Film- ing Street Scene. ssociated Press. RLY HILLS, Calif., June 17.— A police detail today guarded the home of Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pick- ford following reports that plans to abduct the actress were under way. The report to the police was to the effect that one of three men, seated in an automobile during the fiming of a street scene featuring Mary Pickford yesterday afternoon, was heard to re- mark “there she goes. She'll be worth $100,000 to us.” Hollywood and Beverly Hills police co-operated in guarding Miss Pick- ford's car as she drove home from the studio. Coolidge Greets King of Sweden. A birthday greeting to the King of Sweden sent by President Coolidge from his Summer residence in the Dakota Black Hills was made public vesterday at the State Department. Tt said: “I beg your majesty to accept greetings of friendship and ood will on this birthday anntver- undertake to reduce the individual tonnages of battleships and cruisers which were fixed at Washington. It is_thought likely that the Americans will recommend the extension of the 5—5—3 tonnage ratio to include de- stroyers and _submarines, although there is no indication as to what ton- nages will be fixed for these craft. Believed to Have Plan Ready. Although the Americans may not present a definite plan of armament limitation on the opening day of the Geneva conference, as Secretary Hughes did at the Washington meet- ing, it is believed that they have a plan ready to submit at a suitable moment. It is felt that the British and Japanese delegates will expect to receive concrete proposals from the United States, which convoked the conference. The British delegates also probably will have a plan to cffer. Any attempt to weaken the position of the United States in Panama or to reduce tho defenses of the Panama Canal Is certain to encounter opposi- tion in the United States Senate, in the opinions of Americans here. It is feared that the inclusion of such provisions would endanger the rafifi- cation of the treaty, which It is hoped that the conference will produce. Japanese Delegate Arrives. Admiral Saito, Japanese delegate, arrived here today. He Suid he would not discuss the program of the con- ference before conferring with his colleagues and would not say whether he had a definite plan to put before them. The admiral expressed belief that the deliberations would produce some good result. Differences of opinion were sure to develop, but he was cer- tain that the three powers participat- ing desired an understanding in the interest of world peace. TOKIO BANKS WAITING. Reopening of Closed Institutions Delayed by Kawasaki Affair, BY J. RUSSELL Kl By Radio_to The Star and (! New Copyright, 1927, TOKIO, June 17.—The reopening of the Fiftcenth and all other banks whieh were closed by the recent finan- cial crisis has been postponed pend- ing the improbable settlement of the Kawasaka affair. The Kawasaki ship- yards owes the Fifteenth Bank more than 150,000,000 yen and is one of the prinecipal causes of the bank's failure. The intended resignation is widely reported of President Ono and other officlals of the semi-official cial bank on account of di r ago Daily over the Kawasaki's settlement and other complications. By the Associated Press. CHICAGO, June 17.—The skeleton of a child, about 6 years old, found in Mechta-El-Arbl, Algeria, by Dr. Alonzo ‘W. Pond of Beloit University, is be- lleved to have belonged to a race hitherto unknown and living in the last glacial epoch. Prot. Fay Cooper Cole of the Unl- versity of Chicago, who is studying the odd skeleton, said it does not con- form closely to the Neanderthal, Cro- Magnon or Grimaldi races which were known to have been in Europe or northern Africa in late glacial times. The skeleton is very well preserved and shows a child with p short head, 8. B Skeleton of Child Unearthed in Algeria Reveals Ancient Race Hitherto Unknown good cranial development, wide cheek bones and a strong chin. Viewed from above, the skull is pear-shaped. The exact geological age of the skeleton cannot be determined, Prof. Cole said, until the bones of animals and skele- tons of land snails, as well as imple- ments found with it, are studied, Dr. George L. Collie, professor of anthropology at Beloit, will join an expedition in Algeria néxt Autumn in an attempt to procure more data to prove his theory that Africa was the birthplace of mankind, Radio Program—Page 34 WITH SUNDAY MORNING EDITION LOCARNO POWERS ACTTOPRESERVE PEAGE OF EUROPE Representations to Be Made to Soviet and Polish Governments. JUGOSLAV-ALBANIAN CONCILIATION URGED Great Britain, France, Germany, Belgium and Italy Decide on Three Steps. GENEVA, June 17.—Three steps to preserve the peace of Europe in the present troubled situation have been decided upon by the representatives of the Locarno treaty powers attending the League of Nations Council session here, 'a spokesman for the German delegation declared today. Great Brit- ain, France, Germany, Belglum and Italy, he said, had decided: 1. To make individual friendly rep- resentations to the Soviet and Polish governments to do mnothing to en- danger the peace of their two coun- tries. 11. That the powers should make in- dividual representations to the Soviet concerning the wholesale executions in Russia, pointing out that these were causing an unfortunate impression abroad. 111. To advise both Jugoslavia and Albania to adopt a conciliatory atti- tude and settle amicably the incident of the arrest of a Jugoslavian legation dragoman, which was followed by rup- ture of diplomatic relations. British Move Denied. The German spokesman denied that Forelgn Minister _Stresemann _had been sounded by the British foreign Secretary concerning the possibility of troops passing through German territory in case Russia attacked Poland. Germany, he added, was more anxfous about Franco-German relations than about the Russo-Polish situation, believing the latter not dangerous. The Giermans, he continued, were going. back to Berlin deeply disap- pointed because they had been able to get only vague promises that the French troops in the Rhineland would be reduced in number, The Berlin government, he said, wanted more than promises. It appeared that the population of the Rhineland would be- come incensed at the continued pres: ence of “a foreign army—beres the belief that Franco-German relations were more delicate than Russo-Polish. The -French, he charged, were rais- ing questions about the actual legal fulfilment of minor treaty points, such as conversion of military bar- racks- and,_demilitarization of ti> Prussian police. Germany would sell or convert the barracks as soon as possible, he asserted, and a bill con- cerning’ the police was mow before the Reichstag. American Officer Rejected. As for the dismantled military works on the Polish frontier, the spokesman said it had been suggested that an American officer be selected to verify the dismantling. The French, however, had refused this suggestion, and the Germans, acting in the spirit of Locarno, would accept a French officer. Under these circumstances, the spokesman went on, it would be a bad time to raise the question of using Germarn soil for the passage of French troops to Russia in the event of possible though unlikely Russo- Polish hostilities, because it would mean that Germany, being overrun by French troops, would occupy the same positio s did Belgium during the World War, - British Repudiate Report. The British delegation likewise to- day repudiated the report that Forelgn Secretary Chamberlain had sounded Dr. Stresemann regarding the passage of troops. However, it is deemd likely that there has been a general discussion concerning the op- eration of the League covenant and military or economic penalties in the event of any flare-up of war in Eu- rope. Military _contributions by League states are left to individual members, but it is believed that the day will come when the jurists will be asked to study Germany's exact position in this respect as pact really relicves her from permit- ting German territory to be used for the passage of troops which have gue's mandate to maintain peace. RUSSIAN RECRUITS CALLED. Nothing Like Mobilization Reported in Warsaw, However. BY DARSIE GILL By Radio_to The Star and Chicago Daily News. Copyright, 1027, WARSAW, June 17.—Nothing like a Russian mobilization is reported here, but there are said to be heavy rein- forcements of the frontier guards, call- ing to the colors a certain number of recruits, due to nervous fear that the British are organizing an attack. The Bolsheviks appear to be quite out of touch with the rest of the world here and there is no preparation for or suggestion of war. A rumor that a new Soviet note is being dispatched appears to_have been denled by the Soviet legation at Vienna, ENTENCE IS PROTESTED. Term Given Voikoff Slayer Declared Proof of Insincerity. MOSCOW, June 17 (P).—Describing the sentence imposed upon Boris Kowceda, young assassini of Peter Voikoff, Soviet Minister of Warsaw, as a travesty on justice, the afternoon Moscow Press declared that the sen- tence was a proof of the insincerity of Poland’s assurances of good will to the Soviet Union. The sentence, which was life im- prisonment with a recommendation that it be commuted to 15 years, also was described as proof of England’s guiding hand in the conduct of Toland’s political affairs. Bunker Hill Observed. BOSTON, June 17 (#).—Preceded by the annual ‘“night before” celebra- tion and a huge bonfire at midnight, Charlestown celebrated today the 152d anniversary of the battle of Bunker Hill. The day _was a holiday in this city, g > PRESIDENT IS BUSY WITH STATE TASKS, AFTER DAY OF PLAY Motors to Temporary Execu- tive Office and Delves Into Papers. FIRST CATCH OF TROUT IS ON BREAKFAST MENU Mrs. Coolidge Takes Hike and Makes Friends With Elk on Mountainside. BY J. RUSSELL YOUNG, Staff Correspondent of The Star. RAPID CITY, S. Dak., June 17.— President Coolidge today put aside all his playthings and gave his time to the business of the Government. He was at his desk at the temporary ex- ecutive office, which has been estab- lished in the high school building here, before 10 o'clock, and, judging from the manner in which he delved into the mass of papers piled before his eyes, one would never suspect that he was on a vacation. The President derived much real en- joyment from his first day of play yes- terday, and those who are close to him are inclined to think that it was no easy matter for him to turn a deaf ear this morning to the call of the wild. Withstanding these temptations to let his work wait, he went bravely and resolutely to his tasks. Never- theless, it was noticeable that he looked longingly and even wistfully at the racing waters of Squaw Creek, in which mountain stream he had such good luck on his first trial ves- terday for rainbow trout, as his car hurried in on to Rapld City. President Up Early. The President was up and about this morning before 6:30 o‘clock and appeared in the best of spirits and to have already been greatly refreshed and invigorated by the restfulness and the bracing mountain air. He strolled about for half an hour or so, and, while waiting for breakfast, he seated himself in a huge rustic rocker on the front veranda and busled himself studying official papers and affixing his signature to some. The morning meal no doubt was a happy one for the President and Mrs. Coolidge, inasmuch as his first catch of .trout featured the menu. At supper last night the President and Mrs. Coolidge had elk meat, among other things, and to- night they are going to try .some Buffalo tenderloin. Makes FElk Friends. To amuse herself when the Presi- dent departed from the lodge, Mrs. Coolidge went for a long stroll, which carried her for a considerable dis- tance up the sides of Mount Starling. She stopped for a while to look at a group of eight or nine elk which had come down to the stream for water. ‘When they saw her they slowly came over to make her acquaintance. In a few minutes Mrs. Coolidge was patting their soft noses through the fence that separated them, and there was every indication that they had made friends. Senator Norbeck brought a delega- tion from Deadwood to the executive office this morning to invite the Pres- ides attend the celebatrion in that " (Continued on Page b, Column 1.) MACNIDER QUITS MIAMI IN PLANE FOR CAPITAL Assistant War Secretary Plans Two Stops on Way—Addresses Lions International Session. By the Assoclated Press. MIAMI, Fla.,, June 17.—Assistant Secretary of War Hanford MacNider hopped off for Washington shortly after 9 o'clock this morning in an Army airplane, piloted by Capt. R. G. Krvin. He delivered an address yes- terday before the Lions international convention here, Col. MacNider planned to stop at Jacksonville to refuel, owing to mis- laid plans at the landing field here for proper gas and oil. He was said to have sufficient fuel to reach Jack- sonville. He planned to stop en route either at Fort Mills, 8. C., to visit a war ace friend or at Fort Bragg, N. C., and reach Washington if possible by night. FLOOD PERIL LESSENS. Engineers Believe Levee at Green- ville, Miss.,, Will Hold. GREENVILLE, Miss., June 17 (). —Barring a heavy rain, engineers sald today that the levee around this city would hold and that the indi- cations were that the Mississippl River would begin to fall here Sun- day or Monday. Work of strength- ening the levee against the “June rise” of the river was continued. Despite the flood the American Legion is to hold its State conven- tlon here July 28-20 and Vice Pres- ident Charles G. Dawes is expected to attend. Several thousand Legion- naires will be taken care of in camps established for flood refugees. YOUNG IS SENTENCED. Former Clerk Gets Four Years on Larceny Charge. Justice Hoehling in Criminal Court No. 1 today sentenced to four years the penitentiary George Harry Damon Young, a former clerk in the War Department, who pleaded guilty to tho charge of larceny after trust in connection with his handling of Christ- mas savings funds of other Govern- ment employes last year. Asked if he had a statement to make before sentence was pronounced, Young said it had been his intention to reimburse the depositors, MEXICAN LEADER SLAIN. Municipal Guards Kill Commander, ‘Who Joined Rebels. MEXICO CITY, June 17 (A).—Mt guel Gutierrez, former chief of the Municipal Guards of Cusihuiriachic, State of Chihuahua, who took the field agaigst the government some time ago,/has been killed in a clash with ¢ Fpening Star. * “From Press to Home Within the Hour” The Star’s carrier system covers every city block and the regular edi- tion is delivered to Washington homes UP) Means Associated Press. ARMOUR AND COOPER TEE OFF IN DUEL TO WIN GOLF CROWN Huge Gallery Follows Stars as They Start Grind to De- cide Victor. 27 Members of Congressional Country Club on 'Hand From Washington. By the Associated Press. OAKMONT, Pa., June 17.—Tommy Armour, the lean Scot, and “Light- horse” Harry Cooper teed off today at 2 o'clock in an 18-hole play-off for the open golf championship of the United States. Armour, the veteran, “pro” of the Congressional Country Club, Wash- ington, and Cooper, a stripling of 22, “pro” of the EIl Sereno Club of Los Angeles, tied for the title, with scores of 301 for the regulation 72-hole test vesterday, outdistancing the defend- ing champion, Bobby Jones, and a host of British and American aces. The sky was heavily overcast, a brisk breeze swept the bunkered, troublesome course and there was threat of rain. It was announced that in the event of another tie at the end of 18 holes the two rivals would continve for as many extra holes as were needed to break the deadlock. Armour’s spectacular finish yester- day to tie Cooper brought an influx of his followers in overnight. A party of 27 members of his home club ar- rived from Washington this morning, including Joseph C. Himes, president (Continued on Page 2, Column 2.) PLANS UNSETTLED, SHEFFIELD SAYS Ambassador Denies He Has Resigned as Yet—Will Visit Black Hills. Ambassador James R. Sheffield “has not resigned” his post at Mexico City, he ‘told newspaper men today, but at the same time he declared his plans for returning to Mexico City were un- settled. He was supported in both statements by Secretary of State Without definitely saying that he intendéed to submit his resignation to President Coolidge, he left the inevit- able impression that when he visits the President in the Black Hills be- fore departing on a trip to Europe he would ask that a successor be ap- pointed to fill the Mexican post of Ambassador. Both Mr, Sheffleld and Mr. Kellogg were reluctant to discuss the reasons for the envoy's conferences in Wash- ington, the latter adding that nothing had occurred to change the Mexican situation that the State Department wished to discuss. Will Visit Black Hills. Ambassador Sheffield said he would visit the President at the Summer ‘White House before his departure for Europe, some time in July. He has as yet made no appointment with Mr. Coolidge. It is understood here that he will communicate with the Presi- dent soon to find out when it would be convenient for him to make a visit. Coupled with the fact that Mr. Sheffield brought with him from Mexico City all his household belong- ings, the fact that the State Depart- ment officially affirms that the Am- bassador's future is ‘“undecided,” strengthens the belief that the envoy is determined to remain away from ais post until the President names his successor. It is believed here that Mr. Sheffield will make his official leave of absence indefinite. The last time he returhed to Mexico City after an official visit here he declared the next time he left his post it would be permanent. H. F. Arthur Schoenfeld, counselor of the American embassy, is remain- ing in Mexito City asscharge d'affaires, a tenure that eventually may result in his being designated acting Ambas- sador in @vent Mrs, Sheffield remains permanently in the United State. Charge Faces Hard Task. The task ahead of Mr. Schoenfeld is as fraught with difficulties as it has been for Ambassador Sheffleld during the past three years. With the Mexi- can oil and land laws still in a state of unsatisfactory settlement so far as the American Government is concern- ed, problems of a serious nature may arise at any time to embarrass the charge d'affaires. President Calles’ latest diplomatic move, the placing of an embargo on purchases made in the United States, has only served to complicate mat- ters further. Despite the fact that the Calles administration disclaims the executive order is an actual em- bargo, many American maufacturers have ‘been made to feel otherwise. Complaints have been lodged by them at the State Department and are in course of negotiation in Mexico City. On more than one occasion Mr. Sheffleld has asked officially for the acceptance of his resignation, only to be sent back to Mexico City for an- other period. Confronted by personal (Continued on Page 2, Column 4.) TOMMY ARMOUR. HUGE CIRCLE ADDED TOTRIANGLE PLANS Monumental Archways to Span Nearly All Streets. 2 Buildings Relocated. Uncle Sam's proposed building pro- gram in the National Capital took on new impetus today as a result of the action of the Public Buildings Com- mission yesterday afternoon in ndo]l:t- ing a new plan it will make the Pennsylvania 16‘-}1?‘ triangle one of the finest archi L United States. Monumental archways across nearly all the streets, a great -circle 500 feet in diameter in the interior of the triangle at Twelfth street and a square plaza also in the interior of the triangle to the west of the circle are the outstanding ornamental fea- tures of the new scheme. Two Bulldings Changed. To improve further the appearance of the entire setting, the commission changed the location of two buildings as_follows: Department of Justice, from the square bounded by Fourteenth, Fif- teenth, Pennsylvania avenue and E street to the site of the present Center Market, bounded by Seventh, Ninth, Pennsylvania avenue and B street. Archives building, from Pennsyl- vania avenue between Twelfth and Thirteenth streets to the interior of the square bounded by Tenth, Ninth, Pennsylvania avenue and B street. Since the Archives structure will be of plain design, because of the use for which it. is intended, it will be so plactd on that square as to leave réom for a U-shaped building of more at- tractive design around it. Under this plan the Archives building will not face on the outer sides of the triangle. Definite Basic Plan. In announcing the details of the new layout, Senator Smoot, chairman of the commission, said it is to be called officially the Unified Architectura! Composition Plan. Although it may be modified in minor respects as the work goes on, Senator Smoot declared it is intended to stand as the definite basic arrangement of the triangle. According to Senator Smoot, it is not a copy of the Louvre group in Parls, but an American plan that will rank among the best architectural groups to be found anywhere. It em- (Continued on Page 7, Column 1.) o PRATT, FINANCIER, DEAD. Chairmen of New York Budget Board Expires Suddenly. NEW YORK, June 17 (#).—John Teele Pratt, 54 years old, financier, chairman of the National Budget Commission of New York and brother of Herbert L. Pratt, president of the Standard Oil Co. of New York, died suddenly today in his offices in the Standard Oifl Building at 26 Broad- way. Death was caused by acute indiges- tion, according to physicians. Spurned, Kills- Woman, Self. ATLANTA, Ga., June 17 (#).—Be- cause she refused to marry him, M. Mclntyre, 35 years old, entel the bedroom of Mrs. Belle Black, his former sweetheart, here today and shot her to death. He then turned the revolver on himself, dying in- stantly. in-the |t as fast as the papers are printed. Yesterday’s Circulation, 102,768 TWO CENTS. FREE USE OF FIELD FOR AIR MAIL STOP GIVENBY BERLINER Offer Made by Head of Po- tomac Flying Service, Inc., Through Covell. ACQUISITION OF ADDITION TO HOOVER AREA URGED Various Groups Show Interest in Giving Washington Suitable Airport Immediately. As a solution for the present prob- lem of providing landing facilities for the contract air mail route from New York to Atlanta, with Washington as a stop, Henry A. Berliner, president of the Potomac Flying Service, Inc., lessee of Hoover Field, has offered the use of his facilities to the Commis- sioners for the remainder of the year free of charge. Mr. Berliner's offer was accom- panied with the recommendation, however, thet steps be taken imme- diately to acquire some of the ground adjacent to his fleld which now is owned and used by the Department of Agriculture for an experimental farm. He pointed to the necessity of this enlargement for night flying work, as both their northbound and southbound planes will pass through Washington after dark. Mr. Berliner feels that any strange airmen could not nego- tiate the short field at night with any degree of safety. Offer Through Covell. Mr. Berliners’ offer was made through Maj. W. E. R. Covell, as- sistant Engineer Commissioner, who has been designated to locate suitable facilities for an airport. Mr. Berlner said his fleld could serve the purpose until Congress acted on legislation, be- fore it at the last session, calling for the establishment of a municipal air- port. * The present dimensions of Hoover Field are 2,200 feet long and 900 feet wide. It would be necessary, in Mr. Berliner's opinion, to extend the width another900feet. While he thought there would be no charge for the use of th field, Mr. Berliner said if the concern from: which he leases it demanded additional rental, he himself would pay the amount. If, after the first of the year, there was 5jo other land- ing field available he bably would be forced to ask the District to bear Matter of Lighting. The Matter of lighting the fleld at night, he expl cost about $15,000 a year and Mr. Berliner said he would be willing to contribute $1,000 toward a public fund for this purpose if the District government is unable- to pay the bill. Mr. Berliner is president of the District chapter, National Aeronautic Association, and in that capacity has been working for more than a year toward the estab- lishment of a munieipal ajrport on the underwater site’ rnow lying be- tween Hunter and Gravelly Point on the Virginia side of the river. This would :be District property, once it is filled in, however, and would offer facilities for both land 'and sea planes. The close proximity to the center .of the city, he said, is another ad- vantage, while a still greater one is the fact that it can be enlarged to meet the increasing needs of alr traffic. The airport problem was the prin cipal subject for discussion at 1 luncheon today at the Cosmos Cluby where four Government departments, the Federation of Citizens' Associa- tions, Board of Commissioners, the National Capital Park and Planning Commission and the National Aero- nautic Association were represented. Many Notables Attend. The luncheon followed the first ses. sion of the Park and Planning Com- mission at its office this morning and had been organized by Col. U. S. Grant, 3d, a member of the commis- sion and director of the Office of Pub- lic Buildings and Public Parks of the National Capital. The luncheon guests included all members in the city for the Planning Commission meeting; Second Assistant Postmaster General W. Irving Glover, Assistant Secretary of War F. Trubee Davison, Assistant Secretary of the Navy Edward P. Warner, Ernest L. Jones, representing Assist tary of Commerce Wi Cracken; Maj. Gen. Mason Patrick, chief of the ‘Army Air Corps; Ldeut. Comdr. W. D. Thomas, repregenting Rear Admiral Willlam A. Moffett, chief of the Bureau of Aeronautics of the Navy; Porter H. Adams, presidént of the National Aeronautic Assacia- tion; Proctor L. Dougherty, president of the Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia; J. G. Yaden, president of the Federation of Citizens’ Associations, and Dr. George C. Ha- venner of the Federaijon of Citizens’ Assoclations. . Will Inspect Sites. An Inspection trip of suggested landing field sites will be taken tomor- row afternoon by a special committes of the Chamber of Commerce. The committee is headed by Joseph Fan- ciulli, who has had experience as & manufacturer of airplanes, and com- prises Merritt O. Chance, former post- master; Maj. Gen. Anton Stephan, who is chairman of a legislative com- mittee of the chamber. which began a campaign two years ago to obtain an airport here: John Z. Walkér and Thomas P. Little-~ge, ‘The report of the committee will be presented at a luncheon me.iing, Lindbergh Celebration in Photographs An Historical Record Of a Great Event in the National Capital In the Graphio Section of NEXT SUNDAY’S STAR Order Your Copy of Nest Sunday’s Star From Your Newsdealer Today Coples Malled Anywhere in the United States or Canada, 10 cents. Orders Cannot Be Accepted by Telephone which will be called shortly by the Chamber of Commerce, and which will include representatives of the Board of Trade, the Merchants and Manufa turers’ Assoclation and other bodies vitally interested in the creation of the airport. , Representatives will be invited from Government, departments concerned with aviation and Maj. Covell will tell of the result of his in- Vvestigations. —_— POLO PLAYER INJURED. Son of Western Millionaire Frae- tures His Back. BURLINGAME. Calif., June 17 (#. —Angel Elizalde, son of a millionaire plantation owner. near Manila, P. L, and husband of the former Miss Marie Spreckles, prominent in San Francisco soclety, suffered a broken back yesterday while playing polo at_the San Mateo fleld. Physiclans sald he had an even for recovery. ~ 1