Evening Star Newspaper, December 13, 1927, Page 2

COAL FORCES HERE FOR PEAGE PARLEY Mine Factions Gather to Air Disputes as Davis Pleads for Agreement. A plea for settlement. once and for all time, of the troubles in the bituminous coal mining industry was laid before a conference of bitumin ous operators and mine union officials at the Labor Department toduy by Secretary Davis, When the warring factors in the bituminous industry reach an agree- ment on matters needing legislative assistance Congress will “gladly” re spond with help, Mr. Davis said. The Labor Secretary presented no o crete proposal for ending the conflicts in the bituminous industry, the issue of peace squarely before 'he two sides to the controversy. which has_closed several score mines and kept 70,000 men out of work for nearly nine months. ,The conference was executive and tras called five days ago by Secretary Davis, with the knowledge of President Coolidge, wnd with the expressed hope that would be restored in the industry by Christmas Meeting Held Friendly. “I have called you together today for a friendly meeting for the pur pose of m free interchange of fdeas and a calm consideration of the mat- ters still separating operators &nd miners,”” Mr. Davis said. “the sule aim being to ascertain if there is not some way in which you men here representing the coal operations of Pennsylvania, Ohio and northern West Virginia and vou other men acting as apokesmen for the mine workers | the same localiti not reach some basis of settlement, or make some start in that direction. “Let us all strive to reach some basis on which this deplorable situa- | tion may be successfully regotiated and terminated. If such Is the case it will be not only for the mine own- ers and the mine workers, but a'so for the general well-being of all our| people in these towns and cities, many of whom. while not actively engaged in the mining of coal, are directly de- pendent upon its continued and suc- cessful operation for their livelihcod and the continuation of their business or profession.” Large Operators Absent. Representatives of the larger coal | operators in Ohio, western and central Pennsylvania and northern West Vir- ginia were conspicuously absent when the conference was opened by the Labor Secretary. A half score of in- dividual operators were on hand, as| well as John L. Lewis, president of the United Mine Workers, and a group of union officers of the districts af- fected. Among the operators attending was R. Long of the Marbeil Coal Co., in the Fairmont district of West Vir- ginia, who said he recognized no other ‘West Virginia operators in the group. Other operators refused to give their | identity, and Secretary Davis declined to give out u list of those in attend- ance, preferring, he said, to wait until Jater in the day, when more of those invited arrived. Among the Pennsyl- vania operators present were John H. Jones of Pittsburgh and Harold Hughes of Altoona. Mr. Davis referred to the meeting as a purely executive one from which no intimation of the methods to he used in settling the bituminous coal :a!mrikt would come “until the proper e DENIES KRESGE STORE SELLS “WET” GOODS Manager Case Replies to Charge by Association Against Prohibi- tion Amendment. Answering the statement made ves- terday by the Assoclation Against the Prohibition Amendment that li- quor drinking accessories were sold in the Kresge stores, A. C. Case, general manager of the Palais Royak today said that the statement was one concocted by those opposed to the cause for which Mr. Kresge is work- ing, and that the Palais Royal sold no items especially designed for the use of making home brew. Mr Case said that when Kresge took over his interest In the store, he issued specific orders that any ar- ticles designed for making home brew were to be eliminated. However, the manager said, there never have heen any such articles in the store, as long as_he could remember. Mr. Case said that there were ar- ticles in every department store in the country which could be put to use against the prohibition amend- | ment, such as glassware, crocks and shakers. He said that a certain kind of glass could readily be nsed for fruit cocktail as well as for wine glasses, that crocks which are essen- tial to many housewives could be | used for illicit purposes. and cocktail shakers, which could be ilicitly used &8 such, were necessary in the mix- ing of milk shakes and are used by many in making lemonade, As for wine presses, corking ma- chines and wine kegs, the manager said, there are none on display nor are there any in their storeroom He said that such a statement wa: “vicious.” Mr. Kresge, Mr. Case said, Is abso- lutely in good faith in his efiurts to help the dry cause and that his $500.- 000 donation to the Anti-Saloon Lea- gue was made because he “elieves in the organization and not because he is a “fourflushe: MEMORIAL BEQUEST | IS INCLUDED IN WILL| T. Clarence R. Dix Leaves $21,000 to Charity, Honoring Deceased Wife and Son. The will of T. Clarence R. Dix died December 7. was filed toda probate. He names the Union Trust Co. as executor and trustee and in trusts to the company $21,000, the in come from which is to be used in the maintenace of 4 free ward for white children under the age of 12 years at the Episcopal Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital in memory of Mrs. Josephine B. J. Dix and Reginald B. Dix, wife &nd son «f the testator. Should the hospital designated not accept the offer within six months the oposition is to be wade to the Co- umbia Hospital, which is given three months to accept or reject. The offer is then to go to the St. John's Orphan- age and if that institution cannot carry ou the provisions of the wili the income is to be paid to the Bishop of Washington Mabel W, Davis is given $500 anc Jacqueline Simpson $200 After 2 number of specifi - bequests of jewelry and other personal effects among rela 1jves and friends the remaining estate 4;) 10 be divided between Frances Y \JAshea and Kathryn Serrac, placing | peace | | the market a temporary location | conducted in Arlington Cemetery thix { Smith, Lieut. | Virgil Smoak Accused of Purloin- | years old. a deaf mute, residing at 617 REPORT ON MARKET SITE DUE THURSDAY | Commissioners May Favor;‘ Temporary Location for | f Farmers on Mall. i The Distriet Commissioners todsy | are putting finishing touches on their | | report to Congress concerning the new loention of the Farmers' Produce Mar- | kel which is ta he ousted from its resent site the latter part of next month or early in February, when work is started on the new Internal Revenue Building | | By direction of the last Congress, the Commissioners are required to re. | port on the market situation and rec. ommoend x new site, not to exceed' | $600.000 in cost, by Thursday. Com- | missioner Proctor L. Dougherty, cha {man of the Board of Commissioners, {Indicated that the report likely would | be sent to the Capitol by that time. Temporary Site Suggested. While the Commissioners have de- clined to intimate the nature of the recommendations that will go into the report, it has been reported that they will urge that the market be located temporarily on Federal-owned property on tie Mall in the vicinity |of the present market site, Several of the A | sites have been under consideration, one on B street be- tween Seventh and Ninth streels, facing the Center Market, and the other between Sixth and Seventh on the site of the old Penn- Rtailrond station. The Commissioners feel, it was said, | that a permanent site for the market ‘Shl)llld not be selected until it is defi- | nitely determined where the commis- sion merchants are to locate when they are forced out of the Pennsyl- vania avenue triangle. For this rea- son they are expected to urge the tem: porary location of the market on the | Mall until the commission merchantx | move, and then find a site in rlnw; proximity to the commission houses. Some Sites Eliminafed. Serious study has been given by the Commissioners to the data submitted | in support of the eight privately ow ned sites advocated for the market, and alf | but four of them—two in Eckington | and two in the Southwest section—ave | said to have been eliminated. | In view of the present plans to give it is not likely that a recommendation will be made for the purchase of any of the sites at the present.time, al- though the report prepared or Con-| gress will peint out the relative merits of each. Besides their own report, the Com- missioners intend to accompany it with copies of the briefs submitted in behalf of the eight proposed sites, in order to give members of Congress some coneeption of the difficulty that has confronted them in trying to ar- rive at a decsion as to the most suit- able and most logical location for the market, SOUTHWEST SITE URGED. Support of the Southwest Washing- ton location for the Farmers’ Market is contained in a letter sent to the Dis- trict Commissioners by Representa- tive Stalker of New York, a member of the House District committee. Mr. Stalker's letter reads as follows: I favor the lochtion of the Farmers' Produce Market in Souhwest Wash- ington for the following reasons: “First, the Southwest is afready es- tablished as a produce market terri- tory. The District Munié¢ipal- Fish Market, cold storage warehouses and other facilities for use in handling produce are already in existence, hav- ing received the approval of Congress, the District government and other in terested parties. In fact. statistics of the Department of Agriculture and other reliable sources show ti 84 per cent of the inbound perishable shipments arrive in Southwest Wash- ington. “Second, the southwest is 'served by six railroads, namely, the Penn- sylvania, the Chesapeake & Ohio. the Southern Railway. the Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac, the At- lantic Coast Line and the Seaboard Airline, “It is also adjacent to river trans- portation. The other site contended for, namely, Eckington, is served only by the Baltimore & Ohio and has no waterfront facilities. “Third, a site for the market can be purchased in the southwest for a sum less than $300,000, whersas. the suggested sites in the northeast would certainly cost $600,000 or more. “In view of the above 1 think that Federal funds should not be appro- priated to finance removal of this established market district to the northeast in the interest of any set of individuals, railroads, real estate speculators or other interested parties. DOUBLE FUNERAL HELD FOR VICTIMS OF CRASH Comdr. James and Lieut. Munson Are Buried at Arlington Cemetery. A double funeral service for Comdr. Leland F. James, U. 8. N, retires and Lieut. Francis M. Munson. Med: fcal Corps. U. S. N., retired. deputy health officer of Maryland, who were killed in an automobile accident near Indian Head, Md.. Friday night, was fternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Capt. C. H. Dickene, Chaplains Corps, U. 8. N., officiated. Interment was with full military honors. Pallbearers for Dr. Munson were Capt. J. A. Randall, Lieut. Comdr. E. A. Gendreau, Lieut. Comdr. E. E. 5. H, Mankin, Lieut. Comdr. Lieut. Frank K Medical Corps, N. Pallbearers for Comdr. James in- cluded Capt. Randolph Ridgley United ten Coast Guar .. Bennett, U, 8. N.: Comdr. . 8. N.. retired; Comdr. F. \.. retired; Comdr. 8. I’ 8. N., retired and R. H. Soukup, all of the N. U doz. U. 8, Fullinwider, Chappell ——» | POLICE TAKE DEAF MUTE |} ON SHOPLIFTING CHARGE ing Various Christmas Souvenirs From Department Store. With an eye to those who desire to get Christmas gifts without paying for them, the police shoplitting squad was organized yesterday and speedily sot into its toils Virgil Smoak. 38 Lexington place northeast. whom they accused of having stolen Christmas cards. book ends and a pack of play ing cards from u department store. The gioup was under the leadership of Detective Charles J. P. Weber. | The police declare that Smoak was | arrested on u similar charge last year {and that his excuse for stealing wus he wanted Lo save money that time, as well as this. The authorities add that the accused threaiened, writing, that he would commit xuici Rond for hix sppearance in Court was fuglished and he released. The Spirit f St. Louis, with Col. Charles A. Lindbergh as pilot, as it lef t Bolling Fleld today on its long journey south. The big plane had to be puthfli By Star Stafl Photographer today. NAVY YARD FORGES GET PAY INCREASE |Employes Here and at Other Stations Allowed Raises, Effective January 1. General wage increases ranging [from 1 to 3 cents an hour were sranted employes of the Washington | in the new schedule, made public to- day following approval by Secretary of the Navy Wilbur, and which go into effect January 1. Similar in- creases also were allowed at other sta- | tions through the country. | Increases of 1 cent an hour were |allowed the following trades: Laborer | hammer runner, blacksmith’s helper. boilermaker’s helper, coppersmith's helper, electrician’s helper, general helper, laboratory helper, machinist's helper, pipefitter's helper, sheet metal | worker's helper. woodworker's helper. hod carrier, classified laborer, black- smith, both heavy and light fires; blue printer. brakeman, buffer and polisher, cement worker, chauffeur, railroad conductor. die sinker. electro- plater, engineman, fireman, flange- turner, drop and heavy forgers, gar- dener, metallic cartridge case maker, rigger, rodman, brass and copper roll- er, toolmaker, trackman, water tend- er, electric welder and gas welder. Two-cent Increases. | Two cent increases: Sandblaster, boilermaker, wood calker, cement fin- | isher, coppersmith. electrician, heater 1 | ed part way down the field to give it the proper start, as shown here. CREW FIGHTS OFF 15 TRAIN ROBBERS |One of Gang Wounded and $1C0 000 Silk Shipment Is Saved. By the Associated Press. LANGHORNE, Pa., December 13.— Fifteen men held up « Reading Rail- | voad freight train here threw $100,000 worth of raw silk from the c gun fight with members of the train crew before they could cart any of the loot away. One of the robbers was shot by conductor, but was carried away his comrades and a member of the train crew narrowly escaped death when a bullet whizzed through his hat. Search of the vicinity resulted in the discovery of marks of six trucks in a lane close by the tracks. These apparently hud been placed there to receive the silk and had been used by the flecing gunmen to make their escape. Some of the robbers are believed to have boarded the train at Jersey City and in some manner sawed the brake line as the train was passing the spot where the trucks were hidden. After the train came to a halt the men lowered themselves over the sides of the cars with ropes, hroke the seals and proceeded to hurl the bales of silk from the ears. While the robbers were at work, George Dancey, the . conductor, climbed upon the top of one of the cars and seeing what was taking place, threw himself prone on the car and opened fire. The fire was returned, and for 10 minutes before the men fled bullets flew thick and fast, one passing through Dancey’s hat and grazing his scalp. One of Dancey’s shots took effect, and he saw a robber fall into the arms of a comrade, who carried him into the woods. Meanwhile another railroad employe had telephoned the State police bar- racks, and i detail of troopers reached the scene just after the men fled. A St. Louls-bound train on the Baltj- more & Ohio Railroad also was flagged by the freight crew, and armed ex- press messengers and %others joined in the unsuccessful hunt for the men. PRESIDENT AWAITS NAVY CONCLUSIONS ON SHIP PROGRAM First_Page) n rines; 18 destroyer leaders; three.or five airplane carriers and the author- ization of four battleships to provide for replacement of capital ships under terms of the Washington treaty. Mr. Longworth added that he did not know whether this program had been approved by Mr. Coolidge, nor when it would be submitted to Con- gress. Representative Vinson of Georgia, a Democrat on the House naval com- mittee, also said that he knew the program included 25 cruisers, a float- ing dry dock and provision for near! a score of destroyer leaders, accor ing to the Associated Press. BODY OF GEN. JOSEPH LEE SENT HERE FOR BURIAL Prominent Soldier, Publisher and Lawyer Died in Norfolk, Va., Sunday Morning. Brig. Gen. Joseph Lee of the State Militia of South Carolina, retired, 63 vears of uge, distinguished soldier, publisher and lawyer, died Sunday morning at_Norfolk, Va. and w4s brought to Washington today for in- terment* in Arlington Cemetery, with full military honors. Gen. Lee was born in Summerville, C. and held many high State offi- cex there and was connected for many years with military affairs both in the State and In the United States Army He was appointed by the verncr to the rank of brigadier ‘neral in the State Militia in 1896 and in 1898 was recommended by President McKinley to serve s brigadier general. United States Volunteers. In 1917 n. Lee was appointed major, Quartermaster Reserve Corps. U 8. A. Gen. Lee owned a-newspaper in Spartanburg, 8. C, while practic- ing law there and for two terms he served as president of the South Carolina Press Association. H. C. VAN VOORHIS DEAD. Former Congress Member From Okio Succumbs at Zanesville. H. C. Van Voorhis, a former mem- ber of Congress from the southeastern district_of Ohio, died at his home, in Zanesville, yesterday after & short ill nes. His son. Col. Daniel Van Voorhis, U. S. Cavalry. a member of the War De partment general staff, and his wifs who reside at 2326 Nineteently stree have gone to Zanesville Lo e the iuneral arrangements. - s, but were driven off after x| by | LINDBERGH OFF | AFTER TW Page.) } __(Continued from First |bergh by Lieut. Ha | had churge of the actual | concerning the plane. Burwell | and Comdr. Wick scrutinized the re- | ports carefully and Col. Lindbergh | without _dramatic gestures declared | sortly, I think T'll go.” | “Both the Army and Navy alr com- | munders appeared elated v the | prospect " of the weather along the | route, Not o much were they concerned about conditions in the daytime, but as they affecied the route between Montgomery, Ala., #anhd Tampico or Tuxpam, Mexico, which will be cov- ered after dark. The colonel moved about tage quietly assembling hi | sonal effecis in a knapsack and get- ting his flying clothes in order. Maj. | Clarence M. Young, director of aero- nautics of the Department of Com- merce, who represented that depart- ment in the plans for the flight, ar- rived and gave it as his opinion that today’s weather conditions were the | best that could be expected for the next few days. ‘While he was packing his bags Col. Lindbergh.had many interruptions by telephone call from persons desiring his_presence at social functions here, and, although preparing for what any one else would regard as a perilous journey. he displayed his characteris- tic patience, chatting for several mo- ments with each caller and expressing his regret over his inability to accept the invitations as the flight project was taking so much of his time. When it was definitely determined that u take-off would be atiempted, Maj. Burwell telephoned the engineer- ing hangar, at the extreme south end of Bolling Kjeld. to have the plane filled with warm ofl and warm up the engine. Col. Lindbergh then gathered his effects and entered the car of Grover Loeming, prominent aircraft manufacturer, along with Maj. Young, Maj. Burwell and Comdr. Wick. They drove to the engineering hangar, where | CoL. Lindbersh made a minute inspec- tion of the principal parts of the ship and stood by interestedly as the en- gine was warmed up. ‘The “Wiriwind” engine sang out a tune satisfactory to the ear of the colonel and then, donning a pair- of knee boots and accompanied by Capt. L. G. Mulzer of Bolling Field, he struck out for the middle of the sogzy field. ‘Then he paced the entire length of it, dropping the flags at the points he felt he should be in the air in order to negotiate u safe take-off. By the time he arrived at the northern end | of the field, the Spirit of £t. Louis had been towed alonz the driveway facing the hangar and out into the soggy field to a point designated by Col, Lindbergh for the take-off. A score or more strong-armed enlisted men pushed the plane under the super: vision of Maj Burwell, who guarded the wing tips against striking ob- structions along the roadside. Makes Final Inspection. The plane was turned around with the nose pointing south. A small crowd had gathered, but its size did not interfere with the last-minute preparations. A favorable wind from the south, upon which Col. Lindbergh relied for' assistance in getting away, blew steadily, and the pilot, oblivious to the hundreds of eyes upon him, walked about his plane, giving it a final inspection. Owing to the stran brought against the fittings by the detail of men who pushed it up the wet field, Col. Lindbergh and Sergt. Roy Hooe, in charge of the detail of mechanics who put the plane in ex- cellent condition, went over the vitsl parts of the machine, hammering and thumping them with their hands. Col. Lindbergh then went to the right-hand door of the fuselage and removed the pane of glass. An Army car had brought his flying togs up to the plane and he climbed in, put- ting on a fur-lined flying suit over his dark gray business suit and substitut- ing helmet and goggles for the felt hat he wore. His food supply of four sandwiches, two canteens of water and a. package of concentrated food scheduled to last him a_ week then was put in and an additional 10 gallons of gasoline poured into the tank, makino a total of 365 gallons, or more than 2,100 pounds of load. Fifteen gallons of oil were carried. As a last minute operation Sergt. Hooe greased the rocker arms on the nine aircooled cylinders and every- thing was in readiness to depart. While he moved about in his prep- arations a mesi-circle of still and moving picture cameras had formed and the photographers were anxious for a pose. Smilingly obliging the cameramen he stood beside the door of the plane with Maj. Burwell and posed while they yelled at him to do a doxen different things at once. Colonel Tunes Up Plane. Maj. Burwell had requested the photographers not to “rush him” for close-ups or otherwise make him nervous by begging him to pose, and the photographers carried out their end of the agreement. The tall pilot climbed into the closed cockpit surrounded by his knapsack and food. There was not room for another article or object of lany sort, and regardless of the atti- | tude the’ eolonel may have had con- cerning a parachute, it appeared phy- { leally ‘mpossible to carty one along at this time A mechanic stood at the propeller and yelled “Contact,” to which the Colonel replied, “Contact,” and then ground rapidly st the “booster.” The engine fafled to catch and the operation was repeated, succeed- ing the second time. and the motot roured fortn at 1 o'clock. MaJ. the cot- few per- FOR MEXICO O FALSE STARTS | Burwell clung to the window of the | right side while Comdr. Wick | Capt. Emery S. Land. assistant chief | of the Bureau of Aeronautices, were holding on to the window of the left side, as the propeller threw back a strong shp stream, as Col. Lindbergh opened the throttle gently Lo get up sufficient temperatura. | F. Trubee Davison, Assistant Sec- retary of War for aeronautics, ar-| tlved on the scene and rushed up to the colonel for a word of parting. They shook hands briefly und as the | throttle was retarded Col. Lindbergh | shook hande with those grouped atout | him and signaled the mechanics to pull away the wheel blocks. Maj, Burwell, Lieut. Dinger and several sther officers braced themselves against the single strut that runs from each side of the fuselage out toward the wing tip and pushed with all their strength as the colonel opened wide the throttle for the departure. Flyer Praises Mechanics, Col. Lindbergh had thought he would be in the air before he reached the flags because the ground which he had paced was comparatively hard. He also had expressed the opinion that he would have 500 feet altitude before he turned off the field, but offi- cers did not hold this against him, ing the extreme difficulty he had in gedting the heavily laden plane in the air at all. As the plane took off to- day it weighed 630 pounds less than on the New York to Paris flight. One of Col. Lindbergh's last acts before leaving was to praise the me- chanics, under Sergt. Hooe's direction, who put his plane In flying order. To a representative of The Star he said: “You can quote me as saying that I am very much pleased with thefr work and the engine is entirely satisfactory. There was consideration given to the question of calling in a Wright motor expert to give it a fing] inspection, but this is not necessar: President Coolidge, who iz mani- festing a deep interest in Col. Lind- bergh's flight to Mexico and Cuba, was represented today as explaining that his interest was not official. It was said in his bebalf that his n- terest in Lindbergh's flight corre- sponds to the interest of all other Americans who are anxious to see any personal accomplishment which they feel will contribute to the gen- eral promotion of aviation. It was explained at the White House that Col. Lindbergh is fyinx to Mexico as a private citizen, where the President feels very certain that the young fiyer will be received cor- dially and avhere his presence will be of great interest. Weather Forecasts for Flight. Weather forecasts and conditions tor the flight of Col. Lindbergh from Washington to Mexico City were given out by the Weather Bureau as fol- lows: Washington to Alabama: Partly overcast to overcast sky this after- noon with risk of lght showers in mountains. Moderate south and southwest winds up to 1,000 feet and slonk southwest and west at 5,000 eet. Alabama to Corpus Christi: Partly overcast to overcast sky tonight with risk of occasional showers late in night (before daylight) on Texas coast. Fresh south winds, probably strong at times over Texas with risk of shift to northwest near Corpus Christi in early morning up to 1,000 feet and strong southwest at 5,000 feet. Corpus Christi to Tampico: Partly overcast to overcast sky tomorrow forenoon with risk of showers on south Texas coast, tresh south winds, strong at times on Texas coast and probably shifting to northwest on Texas coast up to 1,000 feet and strong souhtwest on Texas coast and fresh und possibly ! strong south Brownsville to Tampico at 5,000 teet. Tampico to Mexico City: Partly over- cast south winds up to 1,000 feet and mod erat: southeast and south at 5,000 fee In view of likellhood of showers in Southern Appalachian Mountains this afternoon it is suggested that the first part of the flight should be made east of mountains where conditions will be more favorable to the Guif Coast. It is further indicated that conditions will not improve tomorrow due to like- 1thood of showers and considerable cloudiness over first part of route. When Maj., Burwell returned to his quarters, he found this note addressed to him from Col. Lindbergh: “Many thanks for your co-operation. It has been 101 per cent.” ! “Lieut. Dinger found this note for him: “I certainly appreciate your as- {sistance in preparing for my fiight to Mexico City. Please give my thanks Jto Sergt. Hooe for the excellent in spection and care has given ths Spirit of St. Lout UP TO LINDBERGH. DETROIT, December 13 (#).—Tak- | ing the attitude she observed when Col. Lindbergh started his famous transatlantic flight, Mrs. Evangeline | L. L. Lindbergh, the fiyer's mother, declared today his latest undertaking was & matter that concerned him alone. | Callea from her chemistry class- | room. at Casa Technical High School here, Mrs. Lindbergh displayed keen interest in the news that her son had started his Washington-Mexlco City | flight, but declined to speculate upon | the probability of its success or “”'1 ure, 1 “Now. there 1sn't anything for me to say she remarked. “It's n matter that concerns him afone.” - Asked whether she had faith in the | success of the flight, Mrs. Lindbergh said: “That ix something that I never cave to talk about." { She then returneqo her classroom. really. BAY STATE G. 0. P. SEEKS CANDIDATE TO SUCCEED BUTLER | turnaceman, heavy and light force heater, instrument maker. joiner, lead | burner. letterer and grainer. machine | operator, machinist, brick and stone | mason. melter, millman, wood model | maker, molder optical glass plate and | gauge maker, optical instrument fin- isher. optical instrument maker. optic- al glass grinder and polisher, optical | Navy Yard and nearby paval stations every legal m and | — | tial candidates for the Senate are Mrs. see- | they sky tomorrow with moder-te] _(Continued_from First Page.) licans. But he, too, has declared that he is not a candidate for the scnaterial nomination. Among the Republican members of the House from Massachusetts whos> names are mentioned today as poten- John Jacob Rogers and Representa- tives Andrew, Frothingham, Underhill, Luce and Dallinger. Representative Treadway, who might well bhe con- eldered for the nomination, is opposed to entering the race. Senator Gillett hails from the westeyn part of the State, and so does Mr. Treadway, and there is a tradition that both scctions should be represented, if possible, in the Senate. In some quarters, it Is suggested that former Representative Winslow might well be drafted for the nomina- | tion. He voluntarily retired from | Congrees and is now chairman of the | Railroad Board of Mediation. | The senatorial primaries do not | come in' Massachusetts until late in | Summer. But the Republicans real ize that If they are to wage a suc- cessful fight against Senator Walsh. they must get down to brass tacks within a short time. They believe must make an_intensive e vaign, a campalgn of “education. such & campalgn cannot be carried out in the few weeks intervening between the primary and the general election. | Mre. Rogers is extremely popular in | her own district. She has the distinc- | tion of being the first woman ever to sit in Congress from conservative Massachusetts. 1f she entered the race against Semator Walsh, she doubtlees would prove a popular can- didate the State over. Admittedly would be difficult for Senator W to attack her. Geographically she is properly located, for she comes from the Lowell district. Any Republican, however, who un dertakes to make the campaisn against Senator Walsh must be pre- pared for a fight which in many quar- ters is considered little short of des- perate. The Walsh strength may cause members of the House to think twice before tossing their hats in the ring. Duties to Continue. Mr. Butler in his statement, which was in the form of a letter to Robert | M. Washburn, president of the Roose- | velt Club, said that his duties nsl chairman of the Republican national | committee “will continue for some months and must have my first atten- tion.” It is understood that he wil! hold on as chairman of the committee until the national convention is held in June. Suggestion today that possibly Mr. Butler would be appointed to the Cabinet or to a diplomatic post was discounted by some of his associates. They do not believe that he is desir- ous, they said, of a post abroad, and they pointed out that he might have had appointment as Secretary of War after the late Secretary Weeks died. but that he did not wish it. During the recent meeting in Wash ington of the Republican national committee, Mr. Butler won a victory in the selection of Kansas City for the convention next June, The retirement of Mr. Butler from the senatorial race pretty effectually removes from the campaign for office the Coolidge administration, so far as Massachusetts is concerned, con- ceding, of course, that the President will not be drafted to run for Pres- ident. SRR . Panama is to have a new railroad to be devoted exclusively to hauling ba- nanas. The patient is led to suppose that a improvement untll all possibility of effort has passed a medicine is given by the mouth. externally. beneath flaming torches. They were plane with the venders of razors. ha secret. preparation which effects the cure. run what he calls a cancertorium. How i8 a person to avoid falling best plan is to engage a physician protessional men. If a doctor is not to which practically all physicians of there is good reason for it. with it constituted medical channels. On the contrary, let him The methods employed by cancer quacks are various. Not infrequently a condition which was not cancer at all is declared to be cancer, and when the patient gets well, credit is given to the guack for accomplishing a great cure. Many years ago cancer quacks were to be found in the village squares on a Saturday night. extoling their wares from soap boxes and infrequently insists that they shall be paid in advance. by the medical men, beware of him. preparation, be suspicious of him. Any man who can produce a genuine cure for cancer need not keep it fromethe world in order to do good parts inspector, optical instrument assembler. optical polish and wax mix- er, packer, painter. coach painter. patternmaker, pipe coverer and insula- tor, pipe fitter. plasterer, plumber. sailmaker, saw filer, sheet-metal wor er, shipwright, Upholsterer, watch- maker and whart builder. Three-cent increases go to job print- ers and shipfitters, In addition to the Washington Navy Yard, these increases apply to the Naval Medical School. Naval Hospital, Marine Barracks. Naval Magazine, Bellevue, D. C: Naval Research Laboratory,- Bellevue, D. C.: Naval Academy. Annapolis, Md.: Naval Air Station. Anacostin: Naval Powder Factory, Indian Head. Md. Naval Proving Ground, Dahlgren, Va.; Naval | Torpedo Station, Alexandria, Va.. and the Marine Barracks, at Quantico. Va. Naval ordnancemen while actually engaged in the drilling or working | of TNT, will receive 8§ cents an hour in addition to their scheduled rate of pay: while actually engaged | in the extracting of fuses or primers or similiar work of a hazardous na- ture, 5 cents an hour above the scheduled pay. Ordnancemen at the | Naval Proving Ground at Dahlgren. while actually engaged upon ord- nance proof work of a hazardous na- ture will receive 5 cents an hour above their scheduled pay. i Other Increase Granted. Under the scientific, professional | and technical service, maximum rates | of pay are increased by 49 cents per diem for associate chemist: 42| cents per diem for metallurgists; 28 | cents for associate metallurgist and | 96 cents for superintendent, acid | plant. Minimum rates of pay for chemist and for model tester are in- creased by 35 cents per diem each. Under the supervisory mechanical service there are in the schedule new intermediate rates of pay for master mechanic of $11.04, $13.04 and $15..4 per diem: for foreman, $9.04. $11.04 and $13.04 per diem; and for yardmas- ter the $8 per diem rate is stricken out and mew minimum rate of $9.04 and new intermediate rate of $11.04 established. The rates for quarterman laborer and leadingman laborer are ech incresed § cents per diem. In the planning and estimating serv- | ice the maximum rates for chief plan. ner and estimater and assistant chief planner and estimater are increased 40 cents and 56 cents per diem, re- spectively. The new rates are the result of the consideration of wage increase pleas from all parts of the country made to the Naval General Wage Board While the rates of pay do not meet, in size, the requests made by the workers, it was said by those who followed the situation that -they are | glad to have a general increase. Un-| der the law the wage schedule is| changed each year, and the rates of pay in navy yards and naval stations are supposed to be equal to the pay for like work by private fi BAND CONCERTS TODAY. By the United States Soldiers’ Home | Band Orchestra, at Stanley Hall, 5:40 | o'ciock. | March, “The Gallant 26th"....Fulton | Overture, “Russlan and Ludmilla,” | Glinka | from "““Tristan” .. Wagner Morceau, “Dreams and Isolde” .. : Gems from Irish Romantic Opera, “Elleen” .. Herbert Fox Trot, “The Rose of Monterey," Moret Waltz, “Dreaping” _Joyce Finale, “Yellow Dog Biues” . Handy “The Star Spangled Banner." The New Idea of Cancer Many Cases Can Be Cured If Reported Promptly BULLETIN NO. 16. American Socicty for Control of Cancer. 25 West j3rd St., New York City. CANCER QUACKS. Cancer quackety Is one of the worst forms of human cruelty. cure is possible and kept expecting recovery by skillful conscientious Sometimes Sometimes an application is made in competition and obviously on & ir dyes and similar articles. Later the quacks advertised in the newspapers and published testimonials as to the value of the treatment advocated. Today the most dangerous quack is a man who poses as a physician of high standing. He has a method for the cure of cancer which is He claims it is as much his personal skill as the merit of the He exacts heavy fees and not He may even into the clutches of a fraud? The who stands well with his fellow a member of the medical societies good standing belong, it is possible If he claims he has been unjustly persecuted If he claims to use a secret announce it through the properly He will be promptly acknowledged as one of the greatest benefactors of the human race The Time to Cure a Cancer Is When It Is Beginning. 1t you think you have any of the symptoms described in these arti- clea you should be ezamined by your doctor or at @ hospital at once. COUNTIES IN MOVE -~ 10 PREVENT TRIAL Arlington and Fairfax Attor- neys Will Appeal to Rich- mond High Court. By a Staff Correspondent of The Star. COURTHOUSE, Arlington Va., December 13.—Determined to use ns at their power halt Alexandria’s annexation proceed. ings, set for Thursday before a trio of circuit judges here, counsel for Arlington and Fair counties will file “immediately’ a petition to the State Supreme Court of Appeals for a writ of prohibition Notice of the intention to seek such a writ. for the purpose of stopping the present trial on grounds of constitutionality of the proceedi and incompetency of the court, was served during the preliminary hear of the case yesterday before Samuel G. Brent, Don Halsey Frederick Coleman. Confer Here on Move. The small army of defense counse representing the interests of the iwo counties whose territory would be invaded by Alexandria, conferred to. day regarding the prohibition writ in the Washington office of John 8. Bar. bour, court spokesman for the group. The defense lawyers tried stren ously to obtain permission of the judges for a suspension of the trial pending flling of the writ, but effort resulted in failure. Co argued that if the trial goes forw and the State Court of Appeals la grants the writ of prohibition, the two counties will have wasted thou. sands of dollars in a needless defense of the case, The appellate court convenes in Richmond January 9, at which time the plea of Arlington and Fairfax Counties will be heard. The annexa- tion trial here will have progressed to an advanced stage by that dae it is said. Fight Was Forecast. The grounds on which the writ will be sought were indicated in the pre- liminary hearing yesterday, when counsel for the counties challenged the constitutionality of the act of 1924 under which the trial was brought and questioned the competency of the court as a whole and of Judge Brent in particular. Announcement of the intention to seek a writ of prohibition was made when counsel requested a stay in the proceedings so that the appeal could be acted on by the high court at Richmond. The court held that it was not con- cerned about what the attorneys in- tended to seek in another court, and that the trial must go on with dis. patch, The date for the trial was set only three days off, despite an urgent plea by the counties that they could not possibly prepare their defense with- in a minimum space of six weeks. County, to in ‘the courthouse TIWO BADLY HURT AS AUTO UPSETS Meador C. Grigshy and Miss Sally Matthews in Crash on Speedway. Meador C. Grigsby, 20 years oM, of 476 M street southwest and Miss Sally Matthews, 17 years old. of 127 F street were severely injured when the auto- mobile in which they were riding skid- ded and overturned on the speedway as they were nearing Hains Point shortly before 11 o'clock last night. They were taken to Emergency Hospital in a passing automobile, where it was found that Grigsby, who was the driver of the car, was suffer- ing from severe shock and bruises and was possibly internally injured, {and that Miss Matthews had her head badly injured. The car was the prop- erty of Gordon Waller of 1505 Massa- chusetts avenue southeast. Other Traffic Accidents. David F. Wilson, 42 years old, of Brookville, Md., had his head injured when the car in which he was riding as 4 passanger with William M. Wil- son. also of Brookville, who was at the wheel, crashed into a center trol- ley pole at Georgia and Colorado uve: nues at about 1:30 o'clock this morn- ing and was badly damaged He was treated at Freedmen's Hospital Thomas Pierson, 55 years old. of 4000 Kansas avenue, was seriously in- jured when he was knocked down by an automobile driven by Georze L. Cordova of 4001 Fourteenth street. at Georgia avenue and Shepherd street carly yesterday evening. He was taken to Garfield Hospital, where physicians reported his condition se rious. Six-year-old Clara Gordon, colorcd of 431 Fourth street southeast had her leg broken and suffered bruises about the body when she was knocked down by an automobile driven Dy James T. Hollingsworth of 513 Fouith street at North Carolina avenue and First street southeast at about 7:30 o'clock last night. She was taken to Providence Hospital. Woman’s Hip Injured. Mrs. W. B. Newman, 62 years old. of 3701 Sixteenth street. had her Fip lacerated when she was knocked down by an automobile driven by Julia H Renfrew of 3400 Holmead place nf Spring road and Holmead place She was treated at Emergency Hospital. Turner Funkhouser, who gave his address as Bolling Field, was injured vesterday afternoon when his motor cycle collided with the automobile of Mrs. Sarah Welre of Cherrydale, Va.. at Pennsylvania avenue and Sisth street. He was treated at Casualty | Hospital for an injury to his leg. and police charged him with driving with- out a permit. December 13 12 Days to Christmns Use Christmas Seals— Helg Seal the Fate Tuberculosis