Evening Star Newspaper, August 18, 1927, Page 2

D. C. HEADS SEEK TAX] FIGHT TRUCE 202 Public Stands Urged. Company Denies Enmity Toward Union Labor. TWashington's taxicab imbroglio de- ¢ weloped along three distinct lines to- ; day. ! An unofficial statement at the Dis- trict Building indicated the authorities i there were giving consideration to ! measures of temporary reliet from ! the situation created by the regulation ! that taxicabs and public vehicles may , not stop or loiter at places other than { public hack stands, of which there are : but two to accommodate hundreds of i cabs. The Central Labor Union, jolning in the matter, dispatched a letter over the signature of Frank J. Coleman, secretary of the union, to President Willlam J. Brown of the Black and White Taxicab Co., announcing that local organized labor “resents” pur- ported statements attributed to Mr. Brown in which it is alleged he re- ferred to “organized labor” as ‘bol- sheviks and reds.” One Driver Arrested. This quotation appeared recently in connection with accounts of the or- ganization of a union of taxicab driv- ers. Mr. Brown announced he had not received the letter. The third development was the move of independent operators last Right to “crash the stand” of hotel jcabs near local hotels by insert- ing their cabs in spaces heretofore used by the taxicabs utilized by the hotels, on the grounds that they were for accommodation of guests of the respective establishments, and there- fore were not subject to the ‘“‘stop- ping and loitering” regulations. One taxicab driver was arrested and the case s expected to be a test case. At the District Building it was inai- cated today that although solution of the problem of regulating taxicab standing space on the streets of the city would await the return to Wash- ington of Commissioner Proctor L. Dougherty, officials, nevertheless, are considering what temporary steps may be taken meanwhile to remedy the sit- uation pending his arrival. Recommends 202 Stands. The problem involves the number of additional public hack stands needed and the question as to whether the stands be near hotels. The Commissioners already have the | to escape. Upper, left to right: Francis A. Kloss and George Howard Wilcox. Lower, left to right: Randolph Macon Rawlett and Edwin F. Tate, who was cut when he jumped through glass door of Cinderella Boot Shop in effort ROBBERY SUSPECTS ARE HELD FOR JURY Heavy Bail Fixed for Men Accused in Store Looting Here. Randolph M. Rawlett, Edwin S Tate, Frank A. Kloss and Gregor: opinton of Corporation Counsel W. W. Bride to the effect that they have power to act reasonably in the estab- lishment of public hack stands adja- cent to hotels despite the fact that hotels have arrangements with com- panies for the accommodation of guests desiring taxicabs. The police department has recommended estab- lishment of 202 hack stands to accom- modate the 1,600 taxicabs of Washing- ton and this recommendation is swaiting approval or rejection. Central Labor Union's letter to the Black and White Taxicab Co., over Secretary Coleman’s signature said in part: “I have been directed by the Wash- ington Central Labor Union to write you as regards statements attributed to you appearing in the dally press of this city during the past week. “You are quoted as referring to or- ganized labor as ‘bolsheviks’ and ‘reds,’ and that you would discharge from your organization all men who would join a labor organization. Denies Making Statement, “May I say to you that organized labor in the District of Columbia, rep- resenting over 80,000 members, their families and friends, resent your pur- ported statements greatly, and wish to inform you that Washington Cen- tral Labor Union, which is the duly established organization of the Amer. joan Federation of Labor in this city, is not composed of ‘reds’ nor ‘bolshe- viks,’ but American citizens, contend- ing for conditions to maintain a stand- ard of living necessary to the peace and prosperity of this Nation. * * “Your reply to this letter is awaited with interest and receiving no reply by August 22, will consider your failure to answer an acknowl- edgment of your attitude of hos- tility to organized labor.” Mr. Brown denied he made the statements. | Favors Union Labor. “I am amazed at the substance of this letter as quoted,” he sald. “I cannot but believe there must be some misquotation. It is a well known and generally recognized fact that the Black and White Taxicab Co. is now and always has been particularly favorable to organized Jabor and the relations between that company and organized labor have been especially cordial and mutually satisfactory. The other late development, coming last night, resulted ultimately in the arrest of Charles Edward Leonberger, 25 years old, an independent driver, in front of the Willard Hotel on a charge of loitering by Policeman J. L. Kelly. This arrest was made when Leonberger decided to test whether the right to park in the space men- tioned could be deemed fixed in a taxi- cab company under contract with the hotel to care for its guests. When the case came up in Police Court this morning Attorneys E. Russell Kelly and John Phelan asked for a continu- ance until Saturday, which was the right of hotels to contract with taxicab companies to provide facilities of transportation for their guests. Meanwhile, organization of the taxi- cab drivers of Washington into a union proceeds under the direction of J. E4 Toone, American Federation of Labor organizer. The goal of the opganization was set at 1,000 mem- s by a conference of union leaders last night and a permanent organi- zation with charter from the Interna- tional Association of Chauffeurs and Teamsters is expected to be perfected. . POLICE PROMOTIONS EXPECTED IN FEW WEEKS Inspector Evans’ Post Will Remain Vacant Until Dougherty’s Return. The position of assistant superin- tendent of police, left vacant by the death of Inspector Charles A. Evan ‘will not be filled for several weeks, cording to all indications at the Dis- trict Building. Commissioner Daugh- erty, who supervises the Police De- partment, is out of the city, and it is not regarded as likely that such an appointment will be made in his ab. sence. Although existing law does not re- quire any definite number of in- spectors, it is practically certain that when a new assistant superintendent is named it will be followed by several other promotions in the ranks of cap- tain, lieutenant and sergeant. Maj. Hesse, superintendent, declared today he has not yet turned attention to the task of recommending a suc- cessor. In police circles interest is keen in anticipation of who will be selected, and there is speculation as Wilcox, alias Gregory Wilson, jointl charged with two cases of house- breaking, waived preliminary exam- ination_in Police Court today before Judge Robert E. Mattingly and were held for action of the grand jury. Upon _ the recommendation of Joseph Bruce, assistant United States attorney, the court fixed bond for Rawlett at $20,000, and §30,000 each for the three other men. The four were charged with break- ing into the Old Dutch Market, 3107 M street, and the Lincoln Shoe Store, 1211 G street. According to Mr. Bruce, numerous other house break- ing charges will be preferred when the men's cases are brought up be- fore the grand jury. Tate, Kloss and Wilcox were ap- prehended early Sunday morning after being trapped by police in the Cinderella Boot Shop, on G _street, which is managed by the Lincoln Shoe Co. Rawlett was apprehended later. ‘While Tate was being taken to court by Headquarters Detective Ed Kelly he told the detective that he had planned to rob the Liggett drug store at Fourteenth and F streets, and that a crowbar had been hidden in the store to be used in prying open the safe. After the hearing Kelly went to the store and found two heavy pinch bars concealed on the balcony overlooking the store. ARBUCKLE SHOWING STRONGLY DECRIED Booking Agency Refuses to Withdraw Actor From Program in Capital. Although protests continued to be registered today against the appear- ance Saturday on the stage of a local theater of Roscoe Arbuckle, former screen comedian, the theatrical book- ing office in New York, which controls the attractions here has flatly refused to cancel his booking. It was stated officially at the New York office today that Arbuckle Washington booking had been ar- ranged after receptions in other cities in which he has appeared had indi- cated that the general public desired to see him, and that his week’s en- gagement here will be played as scheduled originally. Many Letters Received. Numerous letters from individuals many of them parents, were received by The Star this morning comment- ing favorably on the editorial oppos- ing the appearance here of Arbuckle, and indicating the personal disapprov- al of the writers of his engagement in ‘Washington. Mgr. C. . Thomas, pastor of St. Patrick’'s Church, stated this morn- ing that the appearance here of Arbuckle would be *very unwise.” “He would be badly received by the Catholic public,” Mgr. Thomas sald. J. G. Yaden, president of the Fed- eration of Citizens' Associaticns, ex- pressed the opinion that the coming of the former motion picture comedian to this city would have “a bad psycho- logical effect upon the younger people of the city Opposed to Appearance. He stated that he was personally opposed to his appearanc Dr. Frederick V. Coville, president of the Arts Club of Washington, sum- marized his attitude as follows: “We Washingtonians appear to be the subject of an experiment. Can we be made to appear in support of a stage artist with the shocking history of this one? Clearly, this is one of the happy occasions when we can contrib- by staying at home and playing game of bridge.” By the Associated Press. NORTH SYDNEY, N. August 18.—Hurrled favewells, crowded wharves and Sydney harbor blue in the noon sunshine made up the set- ting for Premier Baldwin’s au revoir to Canada. There was a last-minute civic ad- dress and a presentation of an enor- mous cherrywood pipe with a two-foot stem and bowl like a coffee mug. The crowds cheered again and again when the premier caught the mammoth pipe in his jaws and waved adieu. Mrs 8., ta probable appointees. Officials, how- ever, have given no indication of who “he -nelected. rfll -nel Baldwin stocd beside her husband aboard the ship and waved to those who were on nw'.mm ' ute most to the advancement of art; a good ' dress the meeting. it was announced, | BALDWIN LEAVES CANADA |5 WITH GIGANTIC PIPE| | JERSEY G. 0. P.ACTS T0 DRAFT GOOLIDGE State Chairman Indorses Club to Boom President fc. Renomination. BY DAVID LAWRENCE. The New Jersey delegation to the Republican national convention will be unanimous for Calvin Coolidge, in the opinion of E. C. Stokes, Repub- lican State chairman, who has tested sentiment in his State by sending out a letter calling for the organization of a Coolidge Draft Club. Mr. Stokes, who is a former gov- ernor of the State and is planning to enter primaries himself for the United States senatorship, disclosed today that the replies from all over New Jersey constituted the most re- markable thing he had ever experi- enced in his long political career. He said that although no funds were asked for or needed, he had received many ofters of voluntary contribu- tions—something which he adds in itself is unusual. Business men and business institutions have said in their replies that they believed the only way to get President Coolidge to accept is to actually nominate him. Confident of Acceptance. Both Chairman Willlam M. Butler of the Republican national commit- tee and Charles D. Hilles, Republi- can national committeeman from New York, have written Mr. Stokes that they felt confident Mr. Coolidge would accept the nomination. Senator Edge of New Jersey has advised Mr. Stokes that he believes the State delegation should go to the national convention indorsing Mr. Coolidge, so all elements in the party organization are at the moment ready to participate in the draft movement. Mr. Stokes is proceeding on the as- sumption that Mr. Coolidge was sincere in his expressed preference to retire, but that the call of duty is greater than -personal desire in peace as well as in war. Letter Indorses Draft. Mr. Stokes' letter follows: “President Coolidge’s announcement is based on the principle that the peo- ple should select their candidate for high offices rather than the candi- dates select themselves. This is a governmental principle {naugurated by our forefathers and is a dutiable exercise of self-government. 1 pro- pose, therefore, formation of a club to crystallize what I believe to be almost the unanimous sentiment of this country, the nomination of Calvin Coolidge as the next President of the United States, to be known as the Coolidge Draft Club. We draft sol- diers in time of war, why should we not draft officials in times of peace? Do vou favor this mov Mr. Stokes states that he has had only two unfavorable replies out of the many thousands of letters he sent cut. He also said that in his talks with leading Republicans and leading business men he has asked what candidate they would prefer if Mr. Coolidge were eliminated, and invariably the answers are filled with doubt and uncertainty. Mr. Stokes says that in nine months a ecandl- dacy cannot be developed to the point of unanimity in the party, and that the very disunion which is be- ginning to manifest itself over the matter of second choice to Mr. Cool- idge is a sign that the party will find it politically wise to exercise the power of drafting the President for renomination. SACCO-VANZETTI GROUP PLANS MEETING HERE A meeting to protest against the execution of Sacco and Vanzetti and to formulate demands for their im- mediate freedom on the ground that their innocence has been clearly es- tablished in the matters made public since their trial and conviction, will be held tomorrow night at 8:30 o’clock at the Playhouse, 1814 N street, under the auspices of the Washington Sacco- anzetti Defense Committee Speakers from out of town will ad- although their names were not avail- ble at 1 o'clock today. More than 450 cireu have been mailed to mpathizers, it was announced, and ttempt was made to obtain police permission to advertise the meeting on automobiles. Permission vas re- fused on the general ground of the prohibition against such advertising in the District. 5 ESCAPE BURNING TUG. ! ey | Men Saved by Leaping From Blaz- | ing Boat. NEW ORLEANS, August 18 (#).— Five men saved their lives by jumping overboard and swimming to shore {an when the tug Arkansas burned to the water's edge on Lake Pontchartrain «afltar an explosion late last 'lhl- HORSE SHOW-LURES VIRGINIA'S FINEST Clark County Exhibit Opens at Berryville With Choice Array. Dy a Staft Correspondent of The Star. BERRYVALE, V August 18.— lley of Virginia. wiere they 58 brought its finest hoi'ses to the Clarke County Horse Show, which opened here today, and this little town has put on its Sunday clothes and Is getting ready to have a huge time for the rest of the week. The Berryville horse shows are an institution. They come in the middle of a season which includes shows at Charles$ Town, Warrenton, Cufpeper, Upperville, Orange, Keswick, Mar- shall, Fairfax and half a dozen oth- ers. They have heen running for years, but never did they cut loose as they have done this year, There are more horses in Berryville today, it is estimated, than have been here at any time since Gen. Early fought the Battle of Berryville in the Civil \War. New Events This Year. To the standing list of events they have added several new ones this ar. The biggest of these is the arke Oaks, a mile race, scheduled for this afternoon, with a_ purse of $500 to the winner. A touch of my: tery has added to this race, for among the entries, which will not be an- nounced until just before the race, are several veritable dark horses. A gentle drizzle marred the opening of the show this morning. When the heavy draft horse classes were led out on the grounds at 10 o'clock for the first event there were big gaps in the stands, and the people who did turn out for the opening looked as though they were wondering whether they ought to stay. But the crowds were here in town. There must be be- tween 1,000 and 1,500 people here for the show, and they all will be out to the horse show grounds before the day is over. A little later the rain began to let up and by noon it looked as though the sun would be out to beam upon the afternoon’s equestrian pageant. Col. R. Powell Page, first and only president of the Clarke County Horse Show Assoclation and the Virginia Horse Show Association, was absent today for the first time since the orig- inal Clarke County Horse Show 26 vears ago, Col. Page was confined to his home on account of illness, but he will try to be here tomorrow for the second day's events. After the horse show is over this afternoon other festivities will start. Carnival attractions at the horse show grounds will be opened until late in the evening, and the historic horse show ball will be staged at the Jor- dan Springs Hotel. There will be dances both tonight and tomorrow night. Due to threats by a member of the school board to resign if the horse show balls were held in the high school auditorium, the dances had to be moved to the baliroom of the Rotel at Jordan Springs, which was rented for the occasion. Thoroughbreds Displayed. Probably the largest exhibition of pure-bred heavy draft and thorough- bred race horses is on exhibition at the show. There are more than 50 ex- hibitors. One of the big events is the Corinthian Class, for jumpers, in which Mrs. Carter Mullikin Hoeber ot Washington has offered a silver cup for the owner whose entry wins this class for two years. Nobody has vet succeeded in catching the blue rib- bon more than once. Former winners have been Lieut. M. E. Jones, 1923; Jack M. Trapnell of Charlestown, 1924; Waugh Glascock of Uppervill 1925, and John D. Lewis of Uppe! ville, 1926. With the exception of Lieut. Jones, all of the former winners are represented again this vear. The Corinthian class will be shown tomor- row afternoon. Twenty-four green hunters are en- tered to compete in the class open to hor-es that have not won a blue rib- bon in a chartered show prior to this year, Among them are some moun! that have been attracting considerable attention this year in other shows. The more prominent include Gold Mine, by Ganadore, B. O. S. Ran- dolph's entry. This animal will be seen in many classes Thursday and Friday, Capital Entry Wins. Mrs. . Roger Balily's gelding, No. Foolin’, furnished the first upset in the jumping classes when he won first place in the handicap jump. Pel Mel, Clarke County's own horse and the favorite was unplaced. Thirty- four horses were listed in this event, which was the feature of the morning. The Clarke County riding pony class, which shared interest with the jump- ers, was captured by Beauty, owned by Elwood Elyett of Wadesville. The results of the morning events follow: eavy draft horses—Mare in foal, 1927, Henry Russell, Berryville; S. D. Childs, Summit Point, W. Va.; James C. Royston, Bridge; A. M. Mor- ris, Gaylord. Geldings—J. W. Bell, Berryville, first; C. E. Norman, Purcellville; Er- nest Singhass, Rippon, W. Va., third and fourth. Two-year-old—Dixie, S. D. Childs; Bell; Scott, Mr. Childs. ar-old—Entry, J. W. Bell; Joe, J. R. Chamberlin; Glory, C. E. Norman; entry, L. T. Bell. Hunter Entries. Mares suitable for breeding hunters, sire_or dam thoroughbreds—Magial, Dr. L. M. Allen; Mary Ann, E. Q. Rust, Upperville; Imp, Thomas G. Tapscott; Daisy, B. L. Longerbean, Roundhill. Half bred colt, suitable for hunters, foal, 1927: Entries of B. L. Longer- bean, first and third; entry of Mrs. J. W. Bell, second; entry of Mrs. Harry Warden, fourth. Lightweight hunters over jumps: Bally Mint, Turner Wiltshire, Middle- Grove Stables, Upper- ville; Gold Mine, B. O. Randolph, Mill- wood; Yonda, Frost Brothers, Middle- burg. Clarke County riding ponies: Beauty, Elwood Elyett. Handicap jump: No Foolin’, Mrs. Roger Baily: entry, George H. Bur- wel: Miss Clifton, Dr. L. M. Allen; Dfialumleu. Mount Airy Farm, Upper- ville. SACCO COUNSEL MAY APPEAL HERE IF PLEA IS DENIED (Continued from First Page.) Doreen. h: y Cl today warned all persons in the State having large quantities of dynamite in their possession to maintain a day and night guard. 5 Adjt. Gen. Jesse I". Stevens today denied rumors which had been circu- lated_that officers and privates of the Massachusetts National Guard had been denied permission to leave the State because of a possible mob- ilization next Monday in connection with the preparations for the execu- tion of Sacco and Vanzettl. He said that several leaves of absence had been granted during the last few days. As one step in the investigation, Capt. Thomas E. Bligh of the State police, today sent to chiefs of police throughout the State a list of all Mas- sachusetts persons who have pur- chased guns through mail order houses recently. The police chiefs were requested to check up the owners of the firearms and find out what s being done with them. PRESDENT VIS HEALT RESOT Inspects Veterans’ Hospital and Soldiers’ Home at Hot Springs, S. Dak. BY J. RUSSELL YOUNG, Staff Correspondent of The Star. HOT SPRINGS, S. Dak., August 18. —President and Mrs. Coolidge today have come here principally for the purpose of inspecting the United States Veterans’ Bureau Hospital, located on the slopes of Battle Mountain on the outskirts of the town, and to visit the South Dakota Soldiers’ Home and to tncidentally see something of this place which is known out here as “the picture towa of the Black Hills.” Although lacking somewhat the dramatic histo and romantic past of Deadwood, Custer, Keystone and some of the former mining towns of the hills, Hot Springs i{s becoming noted as a health resort because of the curative properties of the spring waters so abundant about here, and for the natural beauty of the town itself and the immediate environs and the healthful clima The President and Mrs. Coolic have heard much of the attractions at Hot Springs and are known to have been planning for several weeks to make this journey. Town Gayly Decorated. The presidential party arrived shortly before noon, having made the 30 miles’ from Hermosa, the nearest raflroad point to the game lodge, aboard a special train of the Chicags & Northwestern Rallroad. There was a large crowd at the little station to extend a cordial reception to these dis- tinguished visitors, and the thorough- fare over which the presidential party rode during its tour of inspection was gayly decorated for the occasion. Battle Mountain, towering above the town and upon which the Veter- ans’ Hospital is located, wins its name from a sanguinary battle many years ago between the Sioux and Crow In- dians for the possession of the healing waters at the foot of the mountain. The Sioux Indians were victorious, and they are said to have brought their sick from many miles around to find health here. This place is said to have been the Sloux clinic for more years than any white man’s record can estimate, but with the arrival of the white man In this section these healing waters were soon lost to the red man, and the former have been using these waters'| for their sick ever since. At least this is the interesting history of Hot Springs being told to the President and Mrs. Coolldge today, and of which the residents of this town are so proud. About 100 Springs. There are said to be about 100 of these warm springs, with varying chemical and medical qualities, gush- ing from the rocks in this immediate section, and many persons from all sections of the country are said to come here to bask n the sunshine and to bathe in thesc pools. However, most of the springs are used merely for drinking purposcs. POLICEWOMEN ASSAILED AT FLIRTATION HEARING Man Accused of Endearing Speech to Officer Is Dismissed After Counsel’s Tirade. Policewomen were scored by former Judge James Pugh during a trial in Police Court today before Judge Isaac R. Hitt, who was hearing a case against Joseph P. Mahaney, charged with disorderly conduct by Police- woman Gladys Black. Mahaney was alleged to have at- tempted to flirt with the member of the Women's Bureau as he drove his automobile up to the curb at Tth and H streets last night. Mahaney's brother is a policeman. The charge was dismissed by the court when it was stated by the de- fendant that he knew it was Police- woman Black and that all he asked her was if he could do anything for her. The complaining witness stated that he said, “Hello, dearie,” and upon entering his machine ordered him to drive to the first precinct, where she preferred charges. The policewoman has figured in sev- eral cases in Police Court. e e e FIGHTING FACTIONS CLASH IN SHANGHAI AS TROOPS GATHER (Continued from First Page.) had made a forced landing outside the international settlement here. Quo Tai-Chi, local commissioner for foreign affairs, said: “We will hold the wings until the question of illegal British flights over Chinese territory is settled.” Maj. Gen. John Duncan, British military commander, said: “We have not received the slightest indication that the Chinese are returning the wings.” Gen. Duncan, departing from his custom of not seeing correspondents, commented to the Assoclated Press on the incident. He declared the* the action of the Chinese military authorities in seizing the wings of the British army airplane, landing in Chinese territory, adjacent to the international settlement August 17, was a direct affront to British ex- peditionary forces in China, bring- ing up questions far more important than the incident itself and requiring instant retaliatory measures. Says Wings Being Returned. LONDON, August 18 (#).—The Chinese authorities in Shanghai, Reuter’s says, are handing over this afternoon the wings of the British military plane which they seized after the plane was forced to de- scend on the Kiangwan golf course, outside the international settlement. After delivery of the wings, the correspondent adds, .the British will lmmedlltflx repair the break in the railway which they cut yesterday and withdraw to the settlement. The forced landing of the British military plane, which aroused the ire of the Chinese authorities in Shang- hai, is described in officlal quarters here as “a trivial incident which de- veloped into a contest of Oriental bargaining.” MISSIONARIES WARNED. By the Associated Pres A warning to missionary organiza- tions that it would be “highly inad- visable” for Americans to return to the interfor of China at this time with- out consulting consular officers in the interior districts was issued today by Upper, left to right: Miss Mildred Doran and Augie Pedlar. Lower, left to right: Jack Frost and Gordon Scott. NAVY AND ARMY RUSH AIRCRAFT AND SHIPS IN SEARCH OF FLYERS (Continued from First Page.) RECEPTION TO GOEBEL, WINNER, AND JENSEN, SECOND, IS POSTPONED (Continued from First Page.) Following is the method Lieut. Wyatt used to make the estimate: There are 231 cubic inches in a gallon of gasoline. Mildred Doran plane earried 400 gallons of tankage, or 54 cubic feet. One cubic foot of air has 62 pounds of buyancy. Then 64 cubic feet would have 3,400 pounds of buoyancy or would support that weight in the water. The plane can dump the gasoline automatically so the air can rush in. 1t weighs umnloaded 2,160 pounds, which subtracted from 3,400 pounds buoyancy leaves an excess of 1,240 pounds which the tanks can float. Lieut. Wyatt believes that the sea would not break up the plane struc- ture for at least 24 hours and if the sea is calm he believes that the plane sould float even a longer period. Navy Sends Planes on Ships. From San Diego the Navy aircraft carrier Langley and tender Aroostook were steaming north with seaplanes and observation planes and skilled naval aviators aboard, prepared to go aloft in their search after the vessels turn west on the course to Honolulu. At midnight the missing planes had been out more than 34 hours, long past the time when their gasoline sup- ply would have kept them on the wing. Miss Doran's plane went into the race after it was forced back to the Oakland airport from its first start in the Dole derby on Tuesday on account of engine trouble and went out again despite the warning of Lieut. Wyatt, who had inspected all entrants in the merial contest. But Miss Doran was adamant in her refusal to remain behind in the race, and joined with Pedlar and Knope in a second start down the runway and of? through the Golden Gate. Today all the modern agencies of communication were thrown into full play in search for the missing planes, neither of which carried radio sending sets. Alrplanes Scan Ocean. Airplanes were zooming out from the shores of Hawalli and California scanning the broad expanses of the Pacific. where the flyers may be bat- tling the elements hoping to sight a passing ship, in their planes or in rubber inflated lifeboats, which they took for just such an eventuality. The fate of the Miss Doran was cause for greatest anxiety, owing to the fear it may have been forced down soon after it left the starting point and dumped into the sea with a ton of gasoline in the tanks. The possibilities of a smash-up and quick sinking loomed large in this picture, for the plane’s loads would have made a land- ing at sea a most hazardous task. The Golden Eagle presented a more hopeful prospect. It was sent into the race equipped to care for just such an emergency. Its navigator was considered one of the most skilltul, and Pilot Frost kad a machine per- forming perfectly at the take-off. 1f forced into the open sea, the landing gear could be dropped after the plane reached the water. The doors and all other openings were lined with rubber to make the Golden Eagle seaworthy. The Miss Doran presented a different picture. It put back to Oakland on ac- count of engine trouble, and if the trouble developed soon after tie plane got out to sea and a quick forced landing was necessary the odds would be against a safe come-down. Lieut. Wyatt made the following statement concerning the missing planes: “I am of the opinion that the M{ldred Doran plane was forced down by en- gine trouble, Pedlar, the pilot, on his return to the fleld was warned against taking off again, sincy I did not be- lleve that changing the spark plugs would rectify the moior trouble which forced him back. 1 believe he ex- perience the same motor trouble that forced the Oklahoma out of the race. “I am at a loss to explain the non- arrival of the Golden Eagle, since this plane was probably the best equipped in the race. It was provided with a radio receiver with which to hear the radio beacon. The navigator, Gordon Scott, was one of the best in the race, and I am satisfied that he did not stray far enough off the course to have missed the islands. “It is unfortunate that Miss Mildred Doran attempted the flight, but since she was determined to go, nothing conld be done to prevent it. Both Knope and Scott are good navigators and could put their ships in Honolulu barring any accident. It is possible that either of the planes could have landed on one of the islands, and it | might be several days before they are heard from.” Gasoline Tank Added Hazard. Another hazard in the make-up of the Miss Doran was the 330 gallons the State Department. An announcement said that various nissionaries and employes of American business houses now in the United States were making tentative plans to return to their posts in China early in_Autumn. In the judgment of American dip- lomatic and consular officers, it wus added, the situation in China at pre- sent “does not appear to warrant any change in the policy which has hither- to been followed of withdrawing American citizens from the interior and concentrating them at places where they may be protected or readily evacuated i an emergency.” of gasoline, which was held in a tank separating the pilot and the naviga- tor's cabin. Miss Doran was seated beside the navigator when the plane left Oakland, and it was her plan to make the trip in the rear cabin, beside Lieut. Knope. If the plane landed safely, the gaso- line tanks could be drained in a few minutes and give the craft buoyancy sufficient to keep it afloat. It a crash resulted from the forced the cars, combined to form a brilliant fantas; Enlisted men with flxed bayonets served as guards at the fleld. The only casualty of the day was the in- jury of three soldiers, who were run over by an ambulance. They were taken to a hospital, where their in- juries were said not to be serious. The reviewing stand was filled with notables headed by Gov. Wallace R. Farrington, and high Army and Navy officials. Many scout and patrol planes skirted the fleld at time, doing stunts and watching for the racing plane A band played popular airs. While crowds waited at the field every agency and device that would serve the purpose was used to scour the seas and skies for the racers. Twenty-nine naval vessels were sta- tioned at intervals between and around the islands. Twenty commer- clal vessels en route between the mainland and the islands were on a constant watch and stood by ready to report all news of the ships by radio. The steamer City of Los An- reles reported often on the process of the Woolaroe. The Mutual Telephone Co., the Navy radio, the Army Signal Corps, the Radio Corporation of America and the Federal Telegraph Co. also kept con- stant vigil.. Army and Navy planes were on regular patrol. These, for a time or two, caused confusion, as they were mistaken for the racers, An Army plane approaching from the east once set the crowd into an outburst when it was mistaken for one of the flyers. When Goebel, the Hollywood stunt flyer, was escorted from Wheeler Field, he was told that he could have anything he wanted. “Just give me a shave, then bring on a bathing suit. After that we will go places.” DR. MENEFEE IS DEAD AT AGE OF 73 YEARS Former College President Was Prominent in D. C. Church and Business Life. Rev. Dr. Flournoy Menefee, for- mer resident and owner of Wash- ington College, a finishing school for girls in Eckington, and long promi- nent in Washington church and busi- ness affairs, died at the home of his son-n-law, Victor C. Olmsted, 5905 Thirty-second street, Chevy Chase, to- day, 73 years old. Rev. Dr. Menefee was born in Lima County, Mo., in 1854, and after graduating from William and Jewell College, Missouri, entered the min- istry, receiving the degree of D. D. in 1877, He served at various churches throughout the South and in Baltimore, where in 1884 he met and married Miss Jean Gould. In 1890 Dr. Menefee founded the Liberty Ladies’ College, of Liberty, Mo., and in 1896 founded the Wash- ington College for Young Ladies, in the historical old mansion, once occu- pled by Gen. La Fayette, at Third and T streets northeast. At the outbreak of the World War Dr. Menefee offered his establish- ment to the Government, and it was used to house war workers. After the war he sold the school and the property was subdivided for resi- dences. Since then, until recently, Dr. Menefee had been living in re- tirement at his _country place on the Chesapeake Bay. Dr. Menefee is survived by his widow, two daughters, Mrs. Amelia M. Olmsted of Chevy Chase and Mrs. Jean Sartwell of Brookland, and two sons, Gould Menefee, former George- town athlete and later professional base ball player in the Southern League, and Flourney Menefee, jr., both of Bethesda, Md. Funeral serv- ices will be held tomorrow from the residence of his son-in-law, in Chevy Chase, and interment will be in Bal- timore. calm sea. Two paddles could be used in alding the crew to ride the waves. The Golden Eagle was owned by George Hearst, San Francisco news- paper publisher. Rear Admiral Richard Jackson, com- mander-in-chief of the Pacific battle fleet, in personal command of a squac.- ron of seven destroyers and a tender seeking the missing flyers 600 miles at sea, radioed orders from his flag- ship, the destroyer MacDonough, for five more destroyers to take up the hunt over a radius of 100 miles from the Golden Gate. The navy vessels ordered out in the search are the Hull, Sumner, Meyer, Lavallette and Hazelwood. The aircraft carrier Langley and aircraft tender Aroostook were di- rected to put out immediately from San Diego, for the Farallone Islands, and thence over the great circle course along the lane the Dole racers were to have pursued. Both the Langley and Aroostook carry seaplanes and observation planes and have skilled aviators landing and the plane was damaged, and its occupants possibly injured, the only hope was in an inflated rub- ber liferaft. It would carry three persons and toss thm about in & most oboard so their search can be con- ducted over a wide area. The fact that Knope is one of their comrades lent .an additional spur to the fiyers on these twe ships: GARY LAID T0 REST AT BOYHOOD HOME Nation’s Leaders Mingle With Country Folk at Fu- neral of Financier. By the Associated Press. WHEATON, Ill, August 18.—The great and the humble who knew EI- bert H. Gary and called him friend gathered today at his bler to pay him final tribute. Funeral services in the beautiful church which the steel master built as a memorial to his parents brought not only the kings and princes of the world of business, but also neighbors and townsmen of the farm boy who rose to captain of a great industry. There was a brief ceremony arranged at the church, with music by a quar- tet chosen by old friends of Mr. Gary who knew and respected his wishes for simple rites. The funeral ser- mon was prepared by the Right Rev. Frederick . Leete, Methodist Bishop of Indianapolis, with prayers by Rev. James T. Ladd of EIgin, Rev. Ernest Tittle of Evanston and Rev. A. M Pennewell, pastor of the Gary M morial Church. Rests in Mausoleum. A mausoleum built 17 years ago by Mr. Gary at a cost of $250,000 was the end of the journey. In it rests the body of Mr, Gary's first wife. Nearby in another plat of the small cemetery lie the remains of his parents and grandparents, whose lives spanned back to the days of the colonies. Honorary pallbearers were some of the leaders in the business world who called the dead man their friend. They included Vice President Charles G. Dawes, Charles M. Schwab, Nathan L. Miller, Senator Charles Deneen of Illinois, James A. Farrell, John J. Mitchell and Frank O. Lowden. ‘The active pallbearers were 10 young high school and college athletes, whose services were required to bear the heavy casket to its grave. They were chosen from the families of Mr. Gary's ‘Wheaton friends. Among them were Garland Grange, brother of “Red” Grange, and Victor Gustafson, cap. tain of the Northwestern University foot ball team. Throughout last night the body of the dead steel master rested alone in the hushed church. Outside a guard kept watch. It was the second time since the church was dedicated 2§ years ago that Mr. Gary had been within its walls. The pressure of business mat- ters had prevented the steel chief from paying a promised visit time after time. But his continued absence from his home town had not dulled the ad- miration and affection which its citi- zens held for Mr. Gary. The entire town joined in the sorrow which fol- lowed his death, and in spirit if not in person saw the illustrious citizen laid to final rest. The early life of Elbert H. Gary as a member of his church in Wheaton was pictured by the Rev. J. T. Ladd of Elgin, retired Method- ist preacher, in remarks at the funeral service. Rev. Ladd formerly was pastor of the Wheaton church and based Mis remarks on his friendship with Mr. Gary in the years before he became the captain of the steel industry. WOMAN KILLED, FIVE HURT IN MOTOR SPILL Auto Overturns After Steering Wheel Breaks—Victims Are Brought Here. Mrs. Lillle Grigsby, colored, 1332 Wallace place, was Killed and five other persons were slightly injured at 2:30 o'clock this morning, when an automobile in which they were riding from Baltimore to Washington, left the highway near Laurel and over- turned in a ditch. According to Dr. B. P. Warren of Laurel, who was called on for assist- ance, Mrs. Grigsby’'s death was due to a fractured skull. Four men and one other woman, who composed the party, and whose names Dr. Warren had no record of, received cuts and bruises. They engaged a taxicab and continued their journey to Washing- ton. Dr. Warren said that one of the party informed him the steering wheel broke, causing the car to dash ol the road and overturn. Mrs. Grigsb. body was brought to Washington this afternoon. Kills Wife and Self. TAMPA, Fla., August 18 (#).—D. C. Bowdoin, 45, who recently came to Florida from Milledgeville, Ga., last night shot and killed his wife, Laura, 40, during a family quarrel at their home in Plant City, near here, then turned the gun on himself. Both died instantly. Cumbe:'and Has Clean-up. Special Dispatch to The Star. CUMBERLAND, Md., August 18.— The Cumberland Civic Club has in- augurated a clean-up campaign. Mov- ing picture houses are showing slides in alding the campaign and Boy Scouts are distributing literature. The movement calls for clean premises ant streets, especlally the removal of litter. BAND CONCERTS. TONIGHT. By the United States Marine Band, at the Sylvan Theater, Monument March, “Flag of Victory” Overture, “Maritana” “Rondo al Oengarese”. Saxophone solo, “De Beriot's Sixth Air Varie”. .Hartmann Musiclan zhouser. Grand scenes from “The Trumpeter of Sackingen' o Ne: Characteristic, “Au Bord du Ruls- { seau” (At the Brook).....Boisdeffre “Andante and Rondo Capriccioso,” Mendelssohn “Second Hungarian Rhapsody”..Liszt “The Star Spangled Banner.” By the United States Army Band, at the Capitol steps, 7:30 o'clock: March, ‘“‘Coronation,’ Prophet” . Overture, “Elve Trumpet solo, Chambers Thomas F. Darcy, second leader. Waltz, “Remembranza Hondurenas," Adalld y Gamero Salon piece, “First Heart Throbs,” Eilenberg Grand selection, “Lohengrin”. Wagner Second Leader Thomas F. Darcy conducting. March, “Hail to the Spirit of Lib- erty” . Sousa Overture, .Keler-Bela Excerpts from “The Sunshine Girl," Rubens “Aida” .. Verdi .Bellstedt the Emblem,” Alexander “The Star Spangled Banner.” By the United States Navy Band, at the Tuberculosis Hospital, 7 o'clock: d Berlin”........V 'y Lake’ Ballet music from “Faust™ Scenes from the opera “Lucia di Lammermoor” ....... Donizett] Waltz, “Danube Waves’ Ivanoviei Gems from “Chin Chin’ .Caryll Popular, “selected.” March, “Triumphant America,” hden Von Mel “The Star Spangled Banner." Selection from