Evening Star Newspaper, November 29, 1927, Page 6

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SUM OF 308507 " HELD DUF DOBENY RAttorney Hogan Says Reim- pursement Is Asked for Pearl I Harbor Improvements. B the Associated Press. SAN FRANCISCH Congress will be asked to appropriate $13,009.507 to reimburse E. L. Doheny, oif. magnate, and his associates for the construction of oil storage tanks &nd other improvements at the Pearl Harbor naval base in Hawaii Frank J. Hogan of Washington, at- tarney for Doheny. made this an nouncement here yesterday w! route to Los Angeles to assist the oif magnate frame an appeal to Con- Eress Afr. Hogan defended Doheny in the ©riminal and_civil actions centering about the Hills naval reserve Jeases, which the Government suc- ceeded in having canceled. The courts forced Doheny and associates to turn back to the Government $13.009507, representi ken from the re: merve as reimbursement for expendi- tures at Pear] Harbor. “When Mr. Doher Elk Hills naval oil lea: to build storage tanks obtained the s. he agreed nd other im- at the Pearl 2 X in Hawaii and (o lake from the oil reserve a quantity of oil sufficient to reimburse him for the money expended.” Mr. Hogan said. “He constructed the tanks and i return received oil 1o the value « more than $11,000,000. Then from the criminal proceedinzs it sta ed, the Government brouszht eivil ac- tion for cancellation of the lease, at the same time demanding Doheny and his compani; the oil taken from the rese “The Government was suce the civil proceedings. obtaining can- cellation of the lease and a verdict that Mr. ay the 13,0005 “Now the only recourse left to Mr. Doheny and his companies Is to appeal to Congr for reimbursement on the ground that the equivalent amount expended by them for the storage tanks and improvemenis present a sheer loss to them, though the tanks bhave been in full possession of the v since they wers con- Doheny’s companies must Government a total of -INNATE BEAUTY IN LINCOLN DESIGN ~expressed by Coachwork on the Lincoln Chassis By the Associated Press. LONDON, November 29.—The right of private theatrical societles to produce extremely risque sex plays without the handicap of censorship is regarded as unfair competition with the commecrcial playhouses by Al derman Montague, labor member of the House of Commons. He made his comment when Sir Walter de Frece was (rying to induce the premeir to .wke action to sup. press the unlicened production by private societies, of plays forbidden to commercial producers. THE EVENING BTAR. WASHINGTON. M. P. Challenges ng]\t of Theatrical Societies to Produce Risque Sex Plays A number of such societies are pro- Aueing “advanced” sex plays which the lord chamberlain has refused to license, but it is explained as they are private societles supported- by subscriptions and taking no money at | the he lord chamberlain has no power’ to interfere with them. Whan Sir William Joynson-Hicks, home secretary. had finished explain ing this to Sir Walter de Irece, Montague intervened with the 1c- “Will the minister consider avoidance of this unfair competition by leaving the moral judgments of the | people to the people themselves?" WOMAN DEMOCRATS HEAR EDITOR SPEAK Party Should Fight Concentrntion‘ of Wealth in Few Hands, Bennett Says. The Democratic party loses its reasons for existence if it does not take steps to prevent the tendencies toward concentration of wealth and power into a few hands, Jesse Lee Bennett of Baltimore, editor of the Modern World, told the Woman's Na- tional Democratic Club yesterday He particularly inveighed against what he termed oligarchic control of the agencies for the diffusion of facts and ideas, among which ‘he listed newspapers, radio and motion pic- “UNT. Bennettisald the wealth of America was more attributable to the development and application of la- bor-saving devices to rich resources than to the exceptional merit of the American people. With only 6 per cent of the world's population, he said, we have such wealth that the rest of mankind en- vies us and would like to combine against us. Grounded Steamer Undamaged. MEXICO CITY, November 29 (#).— The Ward Line steamship Mexico, which went aground last week out- side of the harbor at Vera Cruz, was not damaged and will resume her vovage, dispatches from Vera Cruz state. The steamship was refloated after most of her cargo had been removed. Bvery Lincoln body is a distinctive creation of some outstanding master of coach craftsmanship— Brunn, Jud- kins, Dietrich, LeBaron, Locke, Hol- brook, Willoughby, Derham. From the fleet lines of the modern sport car to the stately formality of the Brougham or Cabriolet, these Lincoln body types express the genius of the master designer. The long Lincoln chassis with unusual body space made possible by the 60 degree V type engine gives full scope to the custom body builder to develop beau- tifully long and symmetrical lines and at the same time provides the utmost in room and comfort. LITHNLCDODLN MOTOR COMPANY 'KNIGHTS OF MALTA |with the € { members of the American chapter a CHAPTER FORMED Cardinal Hayes a Charter Member| of First American Unit of Ancient Military Order. By the Associated Press. NEW YORK, November 29.—With the investiture of Cardinal Hayes, Archbishop of New York, last night A Corddn of the Grace American chapter of Malta, the first American chapter of the Knights of Malta, probably Ihe oldest and most important millta order of ope, formally was established. g Bight of the 10 charter members of the new chapter, all men of impor- tance both inside and outside of church pe, attended the onies, which e held at the Metropolitan Club. Among them wax James J. Phelan, Roston banker, who, until the eleva- tion of Ca was head of " <hip. The other laymen who are charter Ryan, Morgan J. O'Br 1 k rowley, A. Farrell, rd H. Hurle and John J. Raskob, James Phelan of Boston was elected master, Judge Morgan J. O'Brien deputy master, John J. Ras. kob of Wilmington, Del., treasurer and Mgr. Giuseppe Pizzardo, under- secretary of state for extraordinary affairs of the Vatican, chaplain It was announced that the Amerl- ca.. chapter was the first to be organ- ized in 300 years and the seventh since the inception of the order in | 1048 o There are valleys in Turkestan 17,000 | the Mexican militants be termed “the Unusual and varied color combina- tions are in perfect harmony with a luxury and detailed refingment of appointments. The rich upholstery work—in broadcloth, mohair, cord or finest leather—rivals that of the choicest period furniture. The beauty of these designs 1s a tribute to the Lincoln body policy. There are no yearly or periodic Lincoln models. Instead, every Lincoln embodies an innate refinement of line and proportion which the influence of time. Lincoln value remains intrinsic, it is not artificial depreciation resulting from drastic “style” changes. Lincoln Cars will be Exhibited at the Salons of the 1927-1928 Season DIVISION OF FORD MOTOR COMPANY Lincoln cars range in price from $4600 to $7300, completely equipped, at Detroit CALLES ADHERENTS 10 BAND AS ARMY Militant Body to Uphold Gov- ernment Against Re- actionaries. By tha Associated Press. MEXICO CITY, November 20.—A | militant nation-wide hody to uphold | the policies of the Calles administra- tion is to be organized throughout Mexico. It is described as similar in purpose to the “Black Shirts” the followers of Premier Mussolini in Ttaly, and it has been suggested that White Shirts." By the formation of these “White Shirts” the newly organized “League for Revolutionary Defense” intends to strengthen its hand against what it terms the reactionaires. Farmers to Organize. The farmers throughout the Mex- ican countryside and also the other dents there would be organized un- der military lines; similar organiza- tion would he effected in the towns and cit All would be pledged to give their lives, if necessary, in fight- ng In defense of the principles of the — e COARANIECD AT Cream of Pennsylvania Petroleum. High fire test, great body and small carbon content. THE OIL. THAT I8 DIFFERENT FROM ALL OTHERS Beware of Substitutes. At Good Dealers Everywhere Bayerson Oil Works. Columbia 528 is beyond subject to DT, Mexican revolutionar§¥ government (the Calles and Obregon policies). Supporters of the policies of Presl- dent “‘alles and Gen. Obregon formed the league a few days ago. One of these organizers is Congressman Soto y Gama, leader of the agrarian move- ment and the agrarian political forces The purpose of the league is to fight “reactionary elements” These were ifically announced by the organ- “the Knights of Columbus, the ague for the Defense or i Liberty and all the en vevolutlonary government. Testimonial Planned. Mexican labor in the me hegun the circulation of a test of appreciation for policies of th 'S administration. 1t is planned to pre | sent it to him next year when his pres- | (", joal idential term ends, with the signa [tures of 2,000,000 'Mexican workers. | (ig . he testimonial will be hound in a sreat album and will point out that the Calles policies are of henefit to the working classes and the common peo- ple generally. A federal offensive again what tha TUESDAY. .NOVEMBER 29, 1927.. 2 RS T y B 2 |ASKS OPEN HOSPITAL |in..is, fsctstion, s inien eres FOR ALL VETERANS Legion Bill to Urge Treatment for | " able, but it was péinted out ;that hospitalization must be curtailed or it Every Ex-Service Man, Regard- less of Disease Origin. government terms “Catholic rebels and outlaw bands” in the Statés of Jallsco, Aguascalientes affd Michoacan -has been announced by the war depart- ment. Lufantry, artillery, cavalry and air forces will participate. Federal troops have been concentrated in the af- fected States and the authorities de- clare that these are the only sections of the republic where subversive ele- meuts are active. LEG BROKEN 12 TIMES. Correspondence of The Star. Gl SBURG, Pa.—Oliver, Amos Smith, living neat Berlin, again patient in the W | ner Jospital use his right leg | dis disabilities, will be asked This s the twelfth time | of the coming Congress by the Amerl- | lex has been broken. and |can Legion e occurred when he twist- ew his leg while sitting in a chair The lnd ts sufferin wh specialis and alth will be neeessary to acquire additional Aviatrix Married. SANTA FE, N. Mex Miss Katherine n aviatrix, ar Detroit was mart A. Otero, ., November 29 Stingon, el d a sister of Eddie 1 I By the Associated Press. ™ Mnuhm- | _Amendment of the World War vet- | \iifl rans’ act to force the United States | Veterans’ Bureau to furnish hospital 1t to all veterans in need of dless of the origin of their ture 16, | Gout, Rheumatism Neuralgia, Sciatica, !Pains in the head, face and limbs, Hundredsat tesimonizls. All druggin: Agenis:E. FOUGERA & CO., Tne. NawY: | this =an -, chairman of the | rehabilitation com- | this announcement, | move wonld be support- | T. ines, director | EADES PILLS e, l\(lt\}u{ the Unde urmed uz‘ Gulf NO joys his second Muffet! But he will know with the first spoonful. He’ll be pleasantly aware Motor Fuel That Good Gulf Gasoline add miles of satisfac- tion to a motor trip. Note how casually he takes it. He doesn’t know yet that in another minute he'll forget his newspaper—to say nothing of the 7:49—while he en- BEARINGS~«« BURNE[) BEARINGS are common occur- rences in these forgetful days of diluted oil in the crank case. Crank cases should be drained and oil re- newed periodically—when old “procrastinas tion” extends the change to the danger line it is a safe plan to use an oil that has the maxi- mum resistance to heat and dilution—then if you forget—you are safe. That New Improved Supreme Motor Oil will tide you over the danger point—it poss sesses a tough, viscous body, which resists the ravages of hard driving. Oils continuously— preserves bearings, cylinders and pistons. .NOX At the Sign of the Orange Disc GULF REFINING COMPANY that he’s being introduced to the first really new breakfast dish in years! Whole wheat, cooked, drawn to a ribbon of fine-spun wheaten threads, wound, layer upon layer to muffin size and shape. Baked. Toasted butternut brown. Light as a crumpet, crisp as potato chips. Crunchy! All whole wheat’s health qualities, too— vitas mins, calories, bran. Easydigestibility. Serve Muffets withcreamand sugar. Or add fruit. Stage this little surprise in your home tomorrow. The Quaker Oats Co., Chicago.

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