Evening Star Newspaper, November 30, 1927, Page 4

CLAIMS LINDBERGH TOFLY WITH BYRD ] Hartford Paper Says Flyers Plan to Join Forces for Trip Over Pole. By the Associated Pre HARTFORD, Con The Hartford Courant said today tha from an authoritative source it was learned that Col. Charles A. -Lind- bergh, first aviator to make a non-stop flight from New York to Paris, will ac company Comdr. Richard E. Byrd on his projected South Pole flight. next vear if negotiations now being carried on result in the desired ag Comdr. Byrd, who was leader of the first expedition to fly over the North Pole, and Col. Lindbergh, it is under- stood, already have had one confer- ence on the South Pole project, the Courant said. Daniel Guggenhelm, donor of the $2,000,000 fund for the promotion of aeronautics with which Col. Lind- bergh s connected, Courant as saying that Col. bergh's connection with the Gu; would in on ng a South °d to do so. “Hou 18 perfectly free to do anything he wants to,” Mr. Guggenheim is quot- ed. adding that he knew nothing of any plan to have Lindbergh join the projected Antarctic flight. Comdr. Byrd's announced plan for the South Polar trip call for a party of 40 to 50. each member an expert in some scientific fleld. BYRD DENIES STORY. Pole Commander Says He and Lindbergh Have Not Discussed Polar Flight. NEW YORK, November 30 (®).— Comdr. Richard E. Byrd last night #aid that he had not conferred with Col. Charles A. Lindbergh and knew of no negotiations to have Lindbergh Join the proposed Antarctic airplane exploration expedition as reported from Hartford, Conn. “Lindbergh would be a great fellow to' have along,” Comdr. Byrd said, *put aside from the men who have accompanied me on other expeditions I haven’t approached any cne.” Comdr Byrd was at a loss to ac- count for the Hartfe report and said he knew the nubiect was not dis- cussed during the recent visit of Lind- bergh with his brothers, G Harry Byrd and Tom Byrd, in Vi ia. WAR CONTRACT WAGE reement. | {ing the problem of protecting troops fire #o be delivered while o Machine gun mount developed by the A " problen roops on the march, in bivouac, and i rmy, which in preliminary t 45 STATES TO AID CAPITAL IN FIGHT TO OBTAIN BALLOT (Continued from First Page.) of the publicity committee of the citi- zens' committee. At the meeting of the executive committee of the joint citizens’ com- mittee, held immediately after the con- ference with the State legislators, Mr. Noyes presided. He told of the enthu- siastic conference, just adjourned, in which the State legislators . pledged their support. Mr. Brandenburg spoke enthusias- t of the previous meeting, de- that the time is now ‘“ripe to s outrage against the citizens hington.” “We feel particularly grateful to the gentlemen who have come here from s to offer us aid in this move- & 1id Mr. Brandenburg. the most important thing that has happened thus far in connection with our efforts to obtain national repre- ion for the District. hese men assure us that the Na- al Council of State Legislatures will send a delegation to appear with us before the committees of Congress and advocate lh\’l proposed amendment to_the Constitution.” : Mr. Brandenburg explained that Mr. Noyes would keep in close touch with jhe representatives of the State Legisiatures and arrange for a hear- ing before the House judiciary com- mittee at a time when the delegation of legislators could attend with the full backing of their national organi- zation. The date for the hearing, he CASE IS TRANSFERRED Buit Involving Government Liabil- 3 ity for. Cost Increase Goes to Court of Claims. By the Associated Press. The Supreme Court has disposed of & suit involving the lability of the Government to pay under its war con- tracts additional costs caused by in- @reases it ordered in wages. ‘The issue was raised by the E. W. said, would probably be in January, lepending, of course, on the other mat- ters which the committee will have to consider and the time at its disposal. Sees Favorable Action. Mr. Brandenburg was very optimis- tic over the outlook for favorable action in Congress this Winter. Mr. Colladay also spoke in the high- est terms of the offer of aid from the te legislators. He sald Represent- ive Dyer of Missouri had notified him only that afternoon that he would reintroduce the resolution for a con- titutional amendment when Con- Bliss Co. claiming additional compen- sation for increased costs on account ©of increases in wages under its con- tract calling for the manufacture of $41,000,000 worth of torpedoes for the Navy. After counsel for the company and Bolicitor General Mitchell for the Goy- ernment had completed their argu- ments the court obulnfd from them @&n agreement under which it sent the case to the Court of Claims to deter- mine what additional amount the com- pany was entitled to in case it had not ‘Wwaived its right to collect. RITES FOR B. E. SHELDON. Retired Lawyer who Voted for First G. 0. P. Candidate Was 93. Funeral services for Benjamin E. Sheldon, 93 years old, veteran lawyer, who died at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Edna S. Blair, in the Parker Apartments, Sixteenth street and Park road, nday, were con- ducted in the John R. Wright mortu- ary chapel today at 10 o'clock. Rev. Jason Noble Pierce officiated. Inter- ment will be in Hillsdale, Mich. Mr. Sheldon, who soon would have been 94 years old, voted for John C. Fremont, the first Republican candi- date for President, in 1856, He also had the distinction of witnessing the famous “under the oaks” Republican convention in 1854, the year the party was founded. He had practiced law for more than 60 years prior to re- tirement in 1918. ALLEN K. WAGNER DIES. D. C. Resident Who Served in s Treasury for 51 Years. ,’tllen K. Wagner, 76 years old, of 7 Columbia road, former chief of money branch of the national ink redemption agency, United tes Treasury Department, where was employed for 51 years, died th¥the Homeopathic Hospital Monday er a long illness. He retired from the Government vice_about three years ago. r. Wagner was a native of Mor- town, W. Va. He is survived by widow, Mrs. Luck B. Wagner; sons, William M., 8. M. and L. F. gner, all of this city, and a sister, . Emma Sturgiss, of Oakland, ~+funeral services will be conducted Zurhorst’s funeral parlors, 301 “:c Capitol street, tonight at 7 qi k. Interment will be in Wheel- 1ok, W. Va. ——— + MRS. R. J. EICHER DIES. Pittsburgh Woman, 76, Succumbs at Residence Here. Mrs. Rachel J. Eicher, 76 years old, widow of Joseph H. Eicher, died at her residence in the Wellington Apart- ments, 1701 Park road, yesterday, efter a long illness, Mrs. Eicher came to this city from Pittsburgh, nine years ago. She leaves a daughter, Miss Rose R. Eicher of this city, and two grand- #ons, Myron Mohn Eicher and George Joseph Eicher of Pittsburgh, Funeral services will be conducted in the Shrine of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, tomorrow morning at 9 oclock. Interment will be in Pittsburgh Saturday. - AVIATOR GOES TO PRISON. World War Flyer Admits Using Telegraph to Defraud. LOS ANGELES, November 30 (#). =Lamont McGinnis, a World War eviator, was sentenced to serve a @ear and a day in Federal Peniten- sary yesterday after pleading guilty ¢o using the telegraph to defraud. Sigmund Schwartz, New York City Trestaurant man, caused McGinnis' ar- rest, asserting the latter had collect- ed $2,200 from him by using the name of Schwartz’s wife, Tomassine Fabri, French dancer. Schwartz declared his former wife @ied here last August, but that Mc- Ginnis, who had known her in Albu- gress convenes Monday. It was explained that the resolu- tions are expected to be referred to the judiciary committees of the House and Senate. It may be that the Sen- ate committee will also hold a public hearing. There was a general dis- cussion of the plam to present the mat- ter forcibly to the committees of Con- gress, and all present seemed to feel that, if the citizens of Washington make a fine showing this Winter, along with the State legislators, there will be a real chance of Having the amendment submitted to the States in 1928. House Sentiment Grows. Mr. Colladay said that sentiment in the House is more favorable today for passage of the resolution than it ever has been. 5 “The contact established with the State legislators,” said Mr. Colladay, “is theifinest thing that has happened yet in this movement. There is every reason now for the people of Wash- ington to feel that they are getting somewhere in this matter. Mrs, Ellen Spencer Mussey spoke en- thusiastically ef the progress that has been made, and promised continued support from the women's organiza- tions afflliated ‘with the movement. -REGISTERFD importers in New York, Terms: Cash. querque, N, Mex., where both were fighting tuberculosis, had withheld this information and telegraphed for oney in her name. _( S Mrs. George A. Ricker suggested that practical steps be taken to have the subject of national representation for the District publicly explained. She sald she had found a curious igno- rance, even among the people of Washington, concerning the mov ment. It was thereupon proposed t slides be shown on the motion picture screens to propagate the cause. This was referred to the committee on print and radio publicity. A speeding-up of the movement throughout the country was reported by Mr. Lyon, chairman of the pub- licity committee, and by Frederic William Wile, who first established contact between the citizens' com- mittee and .the National Council of State Legislatures, Most people out- side of Washington do not know that the people of this city have no repre- sentative in Congress and cannot vote for President, Mr. Wile said. He promised to tell the people at every opportunify over the radio, during the mext 10 m onths, about the plight of the “politically disemboweled” city of Washington. John Joy Edson said he had never missed an opportunity during the last several years, when traveling through the_country, to explain the situation of Washington. The cause has been srowing rapidly, he said. Mr. Edson said it would never be possible to establish proper fiscal relations be- tween the Federal Government and ‘Washington until the District is rep- resented in Congress, because that body does not fully understand local conditions, Describing the present condition as abnormal, Mr. Edson promised to continue his efforts in behalf of Dis- trict representation. Parties’ Aid to Be Asked. Mr. Wile moved that thé District delegates to the national Democratic and Republican conventions next Sum- mer 'be instructed to bring the poli- tical condition of Washington to the attention of those bodies. The motion was adopted, as was also a motion to ask for screen space in motion picture theaters to explain the movement to the people. Mr. Suter said that Senator Capper of Kansas had told him that the time is ripe to bring the matter to a vote in, Congress, and that favorable ac- tion may be expected this Winter at the Capitol. In Mr. Suter’s opinion the support of the National Council of State Legislatures is the most hope- ful sign for success. Mrs. Charles L. M¢Nary, wife of Senator McNary of Oregon, was pres- ent at the meeting as a new recruit for the movement. She is a member of the executive committee and of the committee on women's organizations. WILL CONSIDER OFFER. Tito Schipa’s Flight Plan Received by Ruth Elder. Confirming a report that Tito Schipa, noted tenor of the Chicago Opera Co., had offered to finance a flight from the United States to Rome, Miss Ruth Elder, the transatlantic flyer, said here today that the offer, made here yesterday through Harry Cahill, the singer’s secretary, was one of many she had received for an ocean crossing and that she did not know if she would accept. The offer is under consideration, Miss Elder added, repeating her pre- vious declaration that she will again attempt the trip that failed in mid- ocean several weeks ago. ER1 At Sloan’s Art Galleries 715 13th St. IMPORTER’S SALE of a Magnificent Collection v of Oriental Floor Coverings embracing all the fine weaves of the Orient from extra large carpets to scatter size: To be Sold at Public Auction Within Our Galleries 715 13th St. Today, Thursday and Friday, November 5~ 30th and December 1st and 2d at2P. M. On Exhibition Up to Heur of Sale Each Day Note—The above sale offers the Washington public a wonderful opportunity to obtain high- srade Eastern rugs at practically their own prices as this sale is for the account of one of the largest each day. who is overstocked and desires to liquidate part of his stock immediately. C. G. Sloan & Co., Inc., Aucts. battle. The new mount permits anti-aircraft the march within three seconds of the warning by unlimbering, dropping the spade to the | ground and directing the gun on the target. CARS BRING LITTLE AT POLICE AUCTION One Auto Sold for 25 Cents—Tires and Jewelry Included in List. Automobiles were sold for as little as 25 cents at the general supply committee’s auction sale of aban- doned property, confiscated by the Police Department in the last year, at the Census Building and grounds, Sixth street and Missouri avenue, this morning. One machine brought $34. bout 100 tires were sold at from cents to $4. The property con- sisted of items abandoned on the street, unclaimed articles lost in Gov- ernment departments and articles taken from burglars. Ed Dowling, auctioneer, conducted the sale. About 100 persons at- tended. It was the first police sale conducted by the Government of prop- erty other than automobiles, the work formerly being done by the District contractors. The sale of jewelry began about noon on the third floor of the Sixth street wing of the Census Building. Cheap watches were sold for 25, 50 and 75 cents. A 7-jewel watch, with a 20-year case, was knocked down for $350. A motley collection of con- fiscated property will be sold this aft- ernoon, including trunks, lawn swings, typewriters, vacuum cleaners, sleds, baby furniture and a pilano. King Has Food Taster. When King Fuad of Egypt recently | visited Europe he took with him a number of household officials. Among them were a great chamberlain, a food taster, a chemist for analyzing the food, a barber, a valet, one head but- ler and two butlers. Growing Trade With Russia Seen as No Basis for Ac- ceptance by U. S. By the Associated Press. Apprehension in diplomatic circles here that America’s growing commer- cial relations with Russia might lead to a change in her present policy of non-recognition of the Soviet regime, is discounted in authoritative adminis- tration quarters. Information is at hand that diplo- matic representatives in Moscow of the chief European commercial and in- dustrial powers are watching and re- porting to their governments the ad- vances which American goods are making on Russian markets and the privileged position in which American exporters would find themselves in comparison with Russia’s more imme- diate neighbors, should that country be open again soon to free interna- tional commerce. Firm Stand Needed. Firm maintenance of the=wolicy of non-recognition until Amer‘can stand- ards of international econom’es and trade are formally admitted iy Rus- sia, is an essential to further Arierican oxpansion in Russian markets, 1dmin- istration officials say, since admission of the legality of Soviet trade tactics would discourage all America; com- mercial concerns which are r.garded by informed officials as virtualy gam- bling at present on the event.cal con- version of Russia to the stancards of the rest of the world. American capital actum*es epeested in Soviet Russia is repated Vare as surprisingly small, some authorities estimating it helow $10,000,000. This they account for on the ground that American trade with that country is based either on a cash on delivery basis or on exceedingly short term credits, as contrasted with the prac- tice of most European countries which have found themselves obliged to al- low long term credits. Geography Held Responsible. The ability of American commerce to find markets in Russia on such favorable terms as compared with the goods of other countries is explained in authoritative circles here as due largely to the fact that Russia and the United States are very similar in certain aspects of their geographical configuration which make American manufactured commodities more suit- ed to Russian needs than the corre- sponding European ones. Broad gauge railroad equipment, mining equipment, textile and agricultural machinery of the American type are all said to be needed in Russia. In addition it is thought that the Russian authorities are more disposed to favor American rather than Euro- pean commerce because, although the United States is one of the few coun- tries which has not recognized the T is quite the thing nowadays to give mirrors for Christmas—because mirrors easily find a place in every home—adding a touch of smartness to the hallway, -the alcove—or wherever placed! The (Christmas Gift Sure to Please Your friends will be pleased with a mirror from the Murphy Co., where all shapes are available— and while shopping now is pleasantly unhurried. Prices are most reasonable. over our stock, Drop in and look E. J. Murphy Co., Inc. 710 12th St. N. W. Main 2477 Victrola Club Now Forming! Learn About It! It Means Much to You T AL Records own selection. .. 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Despite the smaliness of American | capital actually invested in Russia, European impressions that if Russia should now revert to the universally accepted economic and concepts, the United States would occupy a dominating position in the Russian markets appear well founded || to authorities here. This, they argue, depends on the fact that the inroads already made by American goods and ndustrial equipment in Russia are such that they would call for more | commodities from the same source if unrestricted trade were feasible. Administration authorities, however, foresee no immediate likelihood that Russia will accept the fundamental American tenets of international trade and friendly relations, the recognition of which alone, they say, would bring || it American recognition. They em- phasize that it would be impossible for the United States to open relations again with a country in which the sanctity of financial obligations are| not recognized and in which foreign commerce and investments are not ‘eguarded by agreements whose in- violability is recognized as a supreme law of the state. It is not necessary to have had an Ac- count at this Bank to Borrow. THE MORRIS LA $ $1,200 $100.00 $6,000 $500.00 THE MORRIS PLAN BANK Under Supervision U. S. Treasury 1408 H STREET, N. W. commercial | Lieut. A, J. Doray Dies. First Lieut. Alexander J. Doray, Medical Administrative Corps, dled at Tort Hayes, Columbus, Ohio, yester- day, according to War Department ad- Lieut. Doray served as an en- isted man in the Hospital Corps from 1912 until September, 1918, when he vas commissioned a second lieutenant n the Medical Department. During the World War he served in the Sani- tary Corps and was made a first lieu- tenant in October, 1924. 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