Evening Star Newspaper, November 10, 1928, Page 2

GREAT FALLS PARK. PROJECT FAVORED Power Development Plan Hit in Report of Committee After Inquiry. The Palisades of the upper Potomac, including the Great Falls of the Poto- mac, should be saved and improved as a great recreational ground flor the people of the Nation, and its use should not be permitted for the develop- ment of a project for the production of electric cufrent by water piwer, accord- mg to a report of a special committee of tha Natipnal Capital Park and Plan- umg Commission, appvoved yesterday, and which will be present2d to the full o ission at its meeting on Monday. The committee based its action on the theory that the park project was a paramount one, and that there is no immediate demand for the installation of a plant for the purpose of obtaining cheaper electric power. Although the report was one of a gpecial committee of the commission which had been designated to look into this question of developing a power project in connection with the park improvement, the whole body is expect- ed to approve it. The commission some months ago flatly turned down the power project idea when the application was first made to the Federal Power Commission by the Potomac River Cor- poratfon for a preliminary” permit. Somervell Report Ready. Subsequent to this report. there were a scries of conferences between the representatives of the power company, members of the Park and Planning Commission and Maj. Behon B. Som- ervell, United States Army Engincer in charge of the Potomac River district. the latter of whom must make a report on the application for the power. The purpose of these conferences was to try to tle the power project up with the park project, and the result was the appointment of a committee of experts to work out a plan for working the two projects together. This was_the plan _which was studied by the Park and Planning Commission’s committee, and after a thorough discussion it was decided that the two could not be work- ed out as a common project. 3 Maj. Somervell has his report on the application ready. It has been in shape for submission to the chief of En- gineers of the United States Army for some months, but he has held it up pending a future study by the park commission experts, with a view to adopting a compromise plan. This re- port will go to the chief of Engineers probably next week, as Maj. Somer- vell ‘indicated that he was willing to wait for the park commission’s views, rovided they were given at the com- ng meeting, as he feels that he has held up the matter long enough. While no official indication has been given as to what is in Maj. Sovervell's report, it wos indicated that he Approve the development of a power project. The chief of engineers, after a formal review of the report, undoubtedly will forward it to the power commission, where the final word will have to be given as to whether the development company will receive its permit. The battle then will shift to that govern- mental body, and strong representations will be made before it by the park com- mission to prevent the issuance of the permit, The permit sought by the Potomac River Corporation, it might be ex- lained, is & preliminary one, and if sued, does not give the company authority to proceed with the con- struction of the project. It merely gives it a priority of claim to the righi to develop . should it decide that it would be feasible and profit- able, The permit does give the com- pany authority to proceed with studies and surveys, with a guarantee that it would get the right to develop in the event that the final project s authorized. May Go to Congress. ‘Whatever the power commission does in the matter, there is & likelihood that the scene; finally, will be shif:ed to Congress. There is a bill pending in the Senate providing for the acquisi- tion of the area by the Govermaent, with a stipulation that it is to be de- veloped for park puposes as rapidly as funds are provided by Congress, and the the commission's committee urges the passage of this bill at an early date. “After extended consideration of the report on_‘The Development of the Potomac River Valley for Park and Power Purposes,’ by the joint commit- tee of the Federal Power Commission end the National Capital Park and Planning Commission,” the committee’s report, made public vesterday by Lieut. Col. U. §. Grant, 3d, a member of the committee, says, “having subsequently made an intensive study on the ground, it is the opinion of the members of the committee cn parks: “1. That the gorge and the Great Falls of the Potomac River have unique and distinctive scenic attractions af- fording in their presenf natural condi- tion park values unexcelled by those in the environs of any national capital, values which are not now fully ap- reciated and enjoyed because the land & largely in private ownership and but Little of the road is readily accessible. “2. That the adoption of any of the proposals contained in the joint com- mitice’s report, above referred to, for the development of water power within this area, or of any pian for water power development known or suggested to the commission, will entail in greater or less degree destruction of these National Capital park values and their impair- ment by the introduction of incongruous structures and power lines. Best for Park Purposes. “3, That the dedication of this area for park purposes by the Nation is in the interest and for the enjoyment of all citizens of the United States to whom the National Capital is a proud heritage. “4, That the use of this area for power purposes is largely of local and regional interest and benefit, and that the power to be developed therefrom is neither urgently required nor the only ower obtainable at reasonable cost to t the demand. 5. Moreover, that the nearness of this beautiful valley, with its palisades and waterfall and other picturesque attri- butes, to the Nation's Canital, together with the undeniable fact that this proj- ect does not stand high s an efficient source of power, appear to be strong arguments for not granting a permit for a development of this project &t this time. “6. And that your committee, for the foregoing reasons and those set forth in greater detail in other comments on the joint report, recommends the urging upon Congress the acquisition of the area indicated, in accordance with 8. 1280, and its development for park pur- poses as funds may be made available, believing, as we do, that there exists no present necessity for the development of waterpower here, and that its pos- sible value being largely locai, the park and scenic values should not be sacri- ficed for all time, but the area should be developed for recreational and park purposes in the interest of the large population within easy reach and of tourists from great distance. “The commission invited attention to the fact that the carrying out of this recommendation will in no way impair or diminish the water power potentigli- ties for the future should such develop- ment become negessary and of greater pubic importance than the proposed park shall have been found to have.” ™ France in small communes the #chools are of necessity mixed, but where two or more schools are sup- ported the usual practice is to separate e sexes, ~ DEADWOOD “The famous 'ol@ character of the Winchester last night when the. pilot Ia: Air Lines CAPTALTOHOLD ARMISTICE RITES Three-Day Observance of End of War Will Open Here Tonight. ‘Washington tonight will try to recap- ture that revelry that 10 years ago a tended the signing of the Armistice, which broke the death grip of the na- tions of the world engaged in the grim- mest struggle in . history; tomorrow it will bow its head in solemn mourning for the men of this country who died to" save the Nation’s honor. Today begins a three-day period dur- ing which the Nation will lift its voice in thankfulness for deliverance from the horrors of war and revere the memories of the fighting men of the lahd and sea, by whose sacrifice of their lives the Armistice and the subsequent cessation of hostilities became possible and per- manent. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, symboal of America's war dead, was the gathering point for thousands, who to- day and tomorrow pray for permanence of peace and glorify the men who made the supreme sacrifice to make it pos- sible, s i , « hurches to Participate. In every church in the District to- morrow, the note of Armistice day wills be evident. Veterans' organizations, the Boy Scouts, War Mothers and Gold Star Mothers have made elaborate plans for the observance. Five hundred Boy Scouts and Boy Scout officials met this morning at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. At 11 o'clock roll call and taps, separated by a brief moment of prayer, were.blown by Boy Scout Bugler Richard Babcock. The Boy Scouts also paid tribute at the graves of Brig. Gen. Lloyd M. Brett, late vice president of the Washington Council, Boy Scouts of America; Lieut. Bdward Comegys and Sergt. Lawrence Azbell, the latter two of whom lost their lives in France. ‘The annual Armistice ball tonight at the New Willard Hotel will be a bril- liant affair. It is being given jointly by the American Legion and the Vet- erans of Foreign Wars and will be for the benefit of the disabled soldiers. Girl Scouts will sell forget-me-nots at the ball for the disabled soldiers. Forty and Eight Groups fo Dine. Another gay affair tonight will be the dinner to be held at the Carlton Hotel under the auspices of the Forty and Eight and the Eight and Forty, in honor of Paul V. McNutt, national commander of the American Legion, and Mrs. Boyce Picklen, national president of the Legion Auxiliary. The dinner is sched- uled for 6:30 o'clock and those who at- tend will go to the ball at the Willard after the dinner. Morning services of practically all the churches in the District will be given over tomorrow morning to the observance of Armistice day. Speclal Armistice day sermons and music have been announced. At 11 o'clock tomorrow morning, the zero hour of the World War 10 years ago, & wreath will be placed on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and a prayer will be offered by representa- tives of the seven big war workers’ or- ganizations, which saw service overseas during the war. The organizations to take part in this ceremony will be the Y. M. C. A, the Y. W. C. A, the Ameri- can Library Association, the' Salvation Army, the War: - Camp -Conynunity Service, the Jewish Welfare d and the National Catholic Welfare Council. Richard Babcock, Scout bugler, again will blow roll call and taps over the' tomb, ‘beginning and ending the moment of prayer. Mrs. Wilson to Honor Husband. Mrs. Woodrow Wilson will attend the spet ‘memorial service to be held be- fore the tomb of the war-time President at Bethlehem Chapel of the Washing- ton Cathedral, beginning at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. The service will be conducted by Right Rev, James E. Freeman, Bishop of Washington, assist- ed by Rev. James H. Taylor, pastor of Central Presbyterian Church, of which President Wilson was a member. Mrs. Wilson will be the guest of the group which annually has paid tribute on Armistice day to President Wilson, be- ginning eight years ago, before the war President’s death. Following this Bishop Freeman at 4 o'clock will preach at the evensong serv- ice at the cathedral, which will be given over to Armistice day observance. He will touch on the spiritual signifi- cance of Armistice day. At the morning cathedral service, to be held in Bethlehem Chapel, beginning at 11 o'tlock,” Canon *Anson Phelps Stokes will ux;rench on Armistice day and there will be special Armistice day music. 2x President to Broadcast Message. ‘Tomorrow night President Coolidge, Gen. Pershing and Comdr. McNutt of the Legion will give their Armistice day messages to the Nation over a radlo network from the Washington Audi- torium. Tomorrow afternoon at 3:30 o'clock disabled r veterans of the service heopit: be guests of honor at the spacial Armis- tice day concert at the Washington Au- ditorium, when three New York con- cert artists, Louise Lerch of the Metro- gnmln Opera Co, Dr. Henry F. elbert, organist & Town Hall, snd and about the Capitol will | paper-back thrillers, m morning. He will ask President Coolidge to spend another vacation in Suoth Dakota. st his hearings in thhe dark. In the ph “Deadwood Dick,” famous long- haired scout of the Black Hills and hero of countless dime novel adven- tures, completed another of the many episodes which have dotted his 82-year career when he landed at Bolling, Field this morning following a flight in a g&';n monoplane from Rapid City, 8. ak. The old frontiersman and Indian fighter was taken to the White House at noon to renew his acquaintance with President Coolidge. The President met him ‘during his Summer vacation in the Black Hills in 1927, evincing con- siderable interest in the old scout's career. Was Scout With Custer. Deadwood Dick, whose real name is Richard W. Clark, was a scout for Gen. | George Armstrong Custer and accom- panied that {ll-fated hero and the 7th Cavalry on its last march info the Black Hills to meet the might of the hostile Indian nations. Bearing dispatches from Custer just before the battle in which he and every man of his command died, Clark made his way through the Indian lines and is said to be the sole survivor of Custer's column. ‘The plane in which the veteran made his trip East was piloted by Walter F. Halley. They left Rapid City No- vember 3 on Clark's _eighty-second birthday, flying to St. Paul. "It was Clark’s first flight, and when he landed he said laconically, “Well, it beats oxen for speed.” He went into the Black Hills behind an ox team 52 years ago, I‘hellz the Dakotas were “the end of the world.” Made Forced Landing. The long flight to this city was un- eventful, except for a forced landing yesterday at Winchester, Va.;» where passenger and pilot spent the night. Deadwood Dick delivered to the President today an invitation to spend next Summer in the Black Hills. The message was carried in an original pony express dispatch box, which the °‘fl;t’°°“’ used 50 years ago in the Mr. Clark is bef taken sightseein this afternoon nmtln‘wmnrmw.! He hn: expressed the desire to visit Arlington National Cemetery, where a number of officers and men of the Regular Army with whom he was assotiated during tht Indian campaigns have been buried. Monday he will be the guest of the National Press Club at a luncheon. He probably will leave Washington for Chi- cago on his way back to the Black Hills Monday evening or Tuesday. BOY ACTOR GETS ‘CHANCE. LOB ANGELES, November 10 (#).— The Probate Court ruled yesterday that Frankie Darro, 9-year-oid film actor, who earns $300 a week, is to “be given the chance in life to which he is enti- fled and which has been denled him thus far.” The tuling ended the fight of Mrs. Ada Johnson, the boy's mother, and her husband, Frank Johnson, for custody of the child actor. The court ruled that a third party would 'be given custody of the A The identity of the third party will be disclosed at a latér dat Sigmund Spaeth, critic and writer on music, will entertain. At 11 o'clock tomorrow morning the service flag of the American War Mothers again will be raised on the dome of the Capitol in observance of Armistice day. Gold Star Mothers will place flags at each of the 535 memorial trees on Sixteenth street, beginning at 11 o'clock tomorrow morning. At noon & short prayer service will be.held by the local organization at the first memorial tree at Sixteenth street and Alaska avenue. Mrs. John F. Killeen will be in charge of these ceremonies, ‘Then, at 2 o'clock the Gold Star Mothers will go to Arlington and place a wreath on the tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Mrs. George G. Seibold, whose son, killed in the war, never has been identified, is Pres(denl of the organiza- tion, and will place the wreath on the tomb. As the guests of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the mothers will attend the serv- ices beginning at. 8 o'clock at the Wash- ington Auditorium, at which President Coolidge will speal The chaplains who officiated at th~ interment of the Unknown Soldier will attend a brief service at the tomb to- morrow morning at 8:45 o'clock. Th» invocation will be by Dr. Morris £. Lazaron, chaplain, Officers’ Reserve Corps, and rabbi of the Baltimore He- brew Congregation. Col. John T. Axton, chaplain, U. 8. A, retired, will speak. Dr. Charles 8. McFarland, Chaplains’ Reserve, representing the general com- mitte on Army and Navy chaplain, will place wreaths on the tomb and “Taps” will be sounded by Staff Serg|. Frank Witchey, who gave the soldiers’ | requiem at the interment eight years ag0. "The group then will go to the chap- lain's cenotaph_and pay a fribute to the r23 chy) 5 who lost their lives duying the Dr. Jason Noble Picres of th® Pirst Conarega- tional Church will lead the exercises and place the floral offering on the cenotaph. similar ; Ing his airplane flight, arrived at Bolling Field this e was forced down at The pl oto, left to right: Eugene Sshacker, the pilot; Deadwood Dick, Bert F. Bell, a cowboy friend of Deadwood Dick, and Walter F, Halley, president of the Rapid DEADWOOB DICK TO INVITE PRESIDENT TO WEST Frontiersman, 82, Met Execitive Last Year in Black Hills—Was Scout With Custer. ~—Star Staff Photo. HERE BY PLANE HEAVY JAIL TERM GIVEN OFFENDERS One Receives 21 Years and Another 15 Years on House- breaking Charges. Chief Justice McCoy in Criminal Division 1 today sent William Jones, colored, to the penitentiary for 21 years, Jones was convicted of three charges of housebreaking and larceny and the court fixed the penalty at seven years for each offense, to run consecutively. The eccused broke into the store of Ambrose R. Swan, 3132 Fourteenth street, July 26, and stole a number of dresses. ‘June ‘20 he entered the store of Dorothy M. Ahlers, 1108 Connecticut avenue and took a quantity of women's wear and on the same day entered the store of Blanche Mills, 1733 L street where ‘he was arrested. James Mothershead will spend 15 years in the penitentiary following his conviction of two charges of house- breaking. The court fixed the penalty at 7 years and 6 months in each case. He entered two cigar stores and took money from the cash registers. ~As- sistant United States Attorney Walter M. Shea prosecuted both men. William H. Chambers and George M. Hawkins, both colored, were given sentences of 7 years and 6 months each for robbery. The men inveigled Charles Selby to go for‘a ride, hit him over the head with a stick and took $13. Carmine Oddone, 21 years old, was iven a total of 6 years in the peniten- lary. He had pleaded gulity to three indictments, two for housebreaking and one for joyriding. The court fixed the penalty at 2 years in each case, to run consecutively. Lonnie W, Jordon, 19 years old, will have four terms of one year and one day each in prison. He pleaded guilty to three cases of housebreaking and one of joy-riding. ‘Three years in the penitentiary was the penalty imposed on Wilbur A. Funk for forgery. It was charged that Funk, while in the employ of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., forged dividend re- ceipts due policyhollders and kept the money. Hopkins Harper, colored. will serve five years for an assault with a danger- ous weapon. He shot at one woman and wounded another July 20 last. POLICE WILL QUESTION MAN FURTHER IN THEFTS With 13 cases already: charged to him, Stephen Garnet Hoffman, 25 years old, of the 800 block Eleventh street, today will be questioned further con- cerning thefts in rooming houses. of which he is accused. Hoffman was arrested Thursday when he attempted to dispose of a suit in & second-hand store, police say, and yes- terday admitted 13 cases. On five he was charged with housebreaking and on two with grand larceny. The others were listed as petty larceny. Police say that Hoffman has been entering rooming houses in the North- Wwest section of the city and taking clothing and other articles. Most of the articles were recovered by police, but it was' not until Thursday that Hoffman was arrested. Members iof the headquarters homi- cide squad who questioned him say they expect to clean up other bur- glaries before they take him to court. Suit on Fattening Of Turkeys on Fish Meal Compromised Whether or not Thanksgiving turkeys had been fattened on fish was the issue in a Municipal Court case settled by agreement before Judge Mary O'Toole yes- terday. The case was filed nearly a year ago by Thomas Tassa, Ar- cade market dealer, who claimed seven turkeys he bought from Norman Johnson of - Leonard- town, Md, last Thanksgiving, had been fed flsh meal and made all his customers sick, Johnson denied the accusation, and gqven pointed out his farm was 10 mfles from the river where the turkeys might enjoy a fish diet if they were so inclined. The plaintif threatened to bring in veteran turkey dealers to settle the issue. The amount involved was $41, kut following a conference of At- torneys R. F. Camalier and M. F. Keogh, representing Tassa, and Members of the Junior Crder of United American Mechanics plan to plece a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier 1omorrow mornjng. e Charles C. Collins, Johnson's counsel, a compromise settlement of $27 was agreed upon. | YOVEMBER 10, 10%8." | THREE GONGRESS RACES IN DOUBT Republicans Expected to Win Contests in Pennsylvania, Missouri and Texas. So close has been the fight in three | congressional districts that until the final count has been officially checked lup it cannot be stated with certainty who has won, but on returns received it seems probable that all three contests | will be decided in favor of the Repub- | lican candidates. In the third Mis- souri district Representative Jacod L. Milligan, Democrat, is shown to e de- feated by H. F. Lawrence, Republican, by the scant majority of 54 votes. In Representative Harry M. Wurzbach, Re- publican, is leading his Democratic op- | ponent, Augustus McClosky, by only & scoce or 50 of votes. In the rock-ribbed | Republican stronghold, Philadelphia, Representative James M. Beck, former { solicitor general, seems to have won re- election from the first Pennsylvania district after early returns had indi-| cated the capture of his seat by William L. Rooney, Democrat. The only Democrat in the Pennsyl- vania delegation elected to the neW Congress, Represnetative John J. Casey, Demoerat-Labor candidate, has been challenged by his Republican-Prohibi- tion opponent in the twelfth district, Henry W. Merritt, who charges irregu- larities and has asked for a recount. Sixteen Majority in Senate. But while the exact result in the House elections will not be known for several days, it seems probable that the party linesup in both houses in the ]Soven!y-flrst Congress will be as fol- ows: Senate—Republicans, 55: Democrats, 39; Farmer-Labor, 1, and vacancy, 1 (seat of Senator-elect Vare of Pennsyl- vania), making a majority of 16 for the Republicans. House—Republicans, 269; Democrats, 165, and Farmer-Labor, 1, making & Republican majority of 104. ith the short session of th® Seven- tieth Congress about to assemble three weeks from Monday, special interest centers at this time in the Republican control of both houses, after vacancies Rnlv; been filled in the election just eld. Senate—Republicans, 49; Democrats, 45} Farm-Labor, 1, and vacancy, 1 (Vare's seat in Pensylvania). House—Republicans, 235; Democrats, 194; Farm-Labor, 2, and Socialist, 1; vacancies, 3. Four Places Filled. In the Senate one vacancy and three unexpired terms were filled. In the House there were nine vacan- cles. Six were filled in this election and three vacancies were not filled, as will be explained later. The four new members of the Sen- ate who will take office next month are: Theodore E. Burton, Republican of Ohio, who was one of his State’s Rep- resentatives in the House at the last séssion of Congress, will bzcome a Sena- tor in December, having been elected to complete the term of the late Sena- tor Willls. When Senator Willis died his seat was filled temporarily by a Democrat, Cyrus K, Locher, on the ap- pointment of the Governor of Ohio. Mr. Burton formerly served in the Senate from 1909 to 1915. Otis F, Glenn, Republican, of Illinois, also will'begin his service at the short sesslon, since he was elected to the vacancy created by refusal of the Sen- ate-to seat:Frank L. Smith. Senator Bronson Cutting, Republican, of New Mexico, who served during the last session’ on a governor's appoint- ment as successor to the late Senator Andrieus A. Jones, has been clected for the six-year term _beginning next March, but another Republican, A. O. Larrazolo, has been chosen to finish out the remaining four months of the term of Senator Jones. Mr. Larrazolo, there- fore, will occupy Senator Cutting's seat only during the coming session. Thomas Goes to Senate. John Thomas, Republican, of Idaho, will become a member of the Senate at the coming session, filling the unex- ired term of the late Senator Gooding, gepubllcnn. ‘The filling of the vacant seat from Illinofs ‘and the election of Burton to take Locher's seat from Ohio means that at the short session the Repub- licans will have 49 Senate votes, against 45 for the Democrats, 1 Farmer-Labor- ite and 1 vacancy. The reason the three vacancies in the House will continue during the short session is: In the “at largs" contest in Ilinofs Mrs. Ruth Hanna McCormick defeated Representative Yates for the nomination; then Representative Rath- bone, the other candidate al large, died, and Representative Yates was named by a committee to take Rainbone’s place on the ticket, and was elected. As he is already a member of the Seventieth Congress in his own right, he cannot take two seats, his own 2nd that of Representative Rathbone, so one va- cancy exists. In the first Illinois district the colored man, Oscar De Priest, Republican, was elected successor to the late Representa- tive Martin B. Madden, but De Priest was not nominated for the unexpired term and will not come in until the extra session of the new Congress which President-elect Hoover has promised to call. The third vacancy exists because the late Representative Thomas L. Rubey, Democrat of Missouri, was not a candidate for re-election. After S. A. Cunningham, Democrat, had been nom- inated, Mr. Rubey died, but the candi- date in this district had not been nom- inated for the unexpired term because at that time Mr. Rubey himself was ex- pected to finish out his term in the g;esent Congress. Had this contest en for an unexpired term as well as for the Seventy-first Congress the Re- publicans would have picked up a seat in the House, because the Republican candidate, ‘Rowland . L. Johnston, de- feated Mr. Cunningham for Mr. Rubey's :s;\t! from the sixteenth Missouri dis- rict. 3 8ix Vacancies Filled. Six vacancies in the House, four Re- gub]lmn' and two Democratic, were lled in the election just held for the short session of the Seventieth Con- gress, as follows: Alabama, fifth district, Representative Lafayette L. Patterson, Democrat, was elected to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Representative Willlam B. Bowling, Democrat. Massachusetts, twelfth district, John W. McCormack, Democrat, elected to succeed the late Representative James A. Gallivan, Democrat. Massachusetts, fourteenth district, Richard B. Wigglesworth, Republican, elected to succeed the late Representa- tive Louls A- Frothingham, Republican. New York, thirty-second ~district, Prancis D, Culkin, Republican, elected to succeed the late Representative ‘Thaddeus C. Sweet, Republican. Oregon, second district, Robert R. Butler; Republican, elected to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Representative Nichols Sinnott, Re- publican. A Pennsylvania, eighth district, Joseph Wolfenden, Republican, elected to fill the vacancy caused by the death of the late Representative Thomas 8. Butler, Republicah, So it will be seen that neither party strengthened its lines in the House in the present Seventieth Congress, Three New York high schools were closed to check foot allment among §irl students, the only Republican district in Texas, | Phil Merryman of station WRC demonstrating how his station and many others throughout the country are changing their equipment to com; wave-length assignments without rebuilding their antenna. ply with the new By means of a transmission line, shown at the left, leading up to the roof of the station, where auxiliary tuning apparatus is installed, the electrical length of the antenna is changed as though the entire transmitting machinery had been moved up on the roof. 543715 VOTES S LATEST COUNT , Hoover’s Popular Lead In- creasing—4,962 Precincts Still Unrecorded. By the Associated Press. Returns of the country’s avalanche of | K votes for President as cast in Tues- day’s election had not been completed last night, three full days after the close of the polls. The count, including today’s strag- gling returns, disclosed a total of .35,- 439,715 votes had been cast for the two major party candidates, while the num- ber cast for the minor party candidate | had not been tabulated. This is’ the greatest vote ever recorded. Herbert Hoover's vote was increased | today to 20,812,012, the largest number ever gulled by any candidate. Alfred E. Smith's total stood at 14,626,803, the biggest vote ever Jolled by a Demo- cratic candidate. Mr. Hoover's plurality on the tabulation of returns was 6,- 186,109. While there remained 4,962 election precincts to be recorded. the results will not be materially changed, but they are ckxgecled to swell !119 total vote to slightly more than indicated in the Associated Press estimate made 10 days before election. Registration of qualified voters was placed at that time at 43,084,257, but it was caleu- lated on the basis of previous elections that qualified voters who would not register their ballot, either veluntarily or Involuntarily, would result in a total vote of more than 35,500,000. ~Underwood - Photo. By the Associnted Press. Dists. Povular vote. missing. Hoover. Smith. (A) 113,525 127,462 2 38,145 573 95,433 62 615,878 23 127,462 . Com. 252,068 Com. 35.405 97,631 128,529 48,339 1,305,495 561,980 364,506 182,601 98058 88.950 1,731,541 844,963 593,300 483,969 549,731 371,491 146,955 80,147 222,546 793,530 376,087 350,490 91,632 652,848 17,582 190,857 13,762 74,377 617,194 44,554 2,079,065 272,316 100,397 856,117 210,901 108,378 1,026,067 118,930 9 333,868 18.096 108,806 32 51,624 Total .... 4‘865 20,812,912 14,626,803 (A)—Nearly complete. CLOSE-UP VIEW OF ETNA RECALLS DAN Correspondent Climbs TE'S INFERNO to Brink of Crater and Likens Boiling Lava to Vaulcan's Workshop. BY CARROL BINDER. By Cable to The Star and Chicago Daily News. Copyright, 1928. TAORMINA, Sicily, November ‘10, After a week's continuous eruption, Mount Etna is emitting lava in greater quantities than ever. The correspondent had a good look at the flery destroyer Thursday. An obliging wind blew the heat and fumes in the opposite direction long enough to permit a climb to the mouth of the angry eruption hole known as Cerrita. Reversal of the wind after an hour caused a hasty retreat, but in the mean- time, the writer had the privilege of seeing nature's forces operating close- up. The sight was more impressive than anything described in Dante's In- terno. Three great holes emit smoke and gas unceasingly. At regular intervals there is a hideous rumbling, as if Vul- can were rattling gigantic tin plates in the bowels of the earth. Then comes a sound like a gigantic rocket exploding and the air is fllled with innumerable rocks, which fall about for a hundred yards. Earthquakes Cause Fissures. Across on the other side of the crater the earth smoked through cracks, some yards wide and others only a few inches wide. These cracks were ‘produced by earthquakes, incident to the eruption and the natives expect them to result in earth slides. But the dominating sight is the mighty river of lava emerging from the holes and pouring down the moun- tain sides like a rain-swoolen red and black river, with a velocity at the source of 15 miles an hour. This molten river sweeps through rich and ellbmi&tely terraced hillside orchards, but eps to its. fixed channel, about 100 yards wide, for a considerable distance. Then it forms a spectacular horseshoe, with cascades strikingly like those of Niagara Falls for a sharp fall of 500 yards. Partially cooled lava walls in the fresh stream of red in the center and slows down the movement of the mass. The stream now is about 35 miles long and is about to attack the Taormina- Catana Railway, which previously was erroneously reported overflowed. Worst in 60 Years. This is the worst lava flow in 60 years, but all this side of Mount Etna is frequently inundated. On the ascent to the crater from the village of Presa the writer climbed over old ‘lava for several hours of his journey. While descending, another crater hole.began erupting hus augmenting the flery effusion, Ctvil and military authorities - have perfect command of the situation and are taking measures to avoid distress among the people. It still is too early to estimate the dlmlfi will reach many ‘mil Sergt. John Sparrow Retires. n lire. After more than 30 years’ active mili- | due to combustion cc | 1 i Couple, Refusing to Desert Home, Consumed by Lava By the Astociated Press. ROME, November 10.—A dis- gatch to Il Tevere from Catani, lcily, today said an old man and his wife had been burned to death in the lava pouring down the slopes of Mount Etna. The couple refused to leave their dwelling in the town of Mascall, which has since been de- stfoyed, perferring to die there. They later changed their minds and climbed to the roof, beseech- ing rescue. The lake of molten lava had surrounded the house and there was no possibility of saving them. They were observed to be gesticulating frantically as the roof caved in hurling them into the flery torrent. Previously three men had been burned to death when they re- turned to their home to rescue household goods and were caught in the rush of lava. MOUNT ETNA LAVA CUTS RAIL TRAVEL IN SPREADING FLOW (Continued From First Page.) present eruptive mouth ‘opened at onl, about 3,300 feet above ur: level, whflz the volcano's height is 10,740 feet, it can be imagined with what force the ?:gnmu’l:l stream of lava is issuing - Ald for Mothers and Children. The national organization for the protection of maternity and infancy has authorized its branch at Catania to place 50,000 lire (approximately $2,700) at the disposal of the mothers and children among the refugees. Government authorities are organiz- ing systematic distribution of milk for infants made homeless by the disaster. Developments during the past 24 hours showed that this was the most important outbreak of Mount Eetna since 1669 in the point of lava flow. Watchers spent a sleepless night observing the. uncanny effects of the molten mass upon what was the richest fruit and grape bearing land of Sicily. ‘The whole ruined countryside was studded with trees burning like torches, . but it ‘certainly while the relentless: sweep of the tor- rent was punctuated by strange explo- sions. Crevices were formed and gave forth a strong odor like gasoline. It was’ thought that the explosions were ed by the in- tary service, Stafl Sergt. John Sparrow,|tense heat of “the subterrancan gases dotached cenlisted men's list, Army War develop2 College, Washing:cit Barracks, has peen table matter in placed by the of vege- &\:!nnruon subsoil, which is on the retired list by his request. rich in water. LEADERS DELAYING INAUGURATION PLEA G. 0. P. Chairman for D. G, and Mrs. Speel Believe ¢ Haste Unwise. While in favor of an inauguratio ceremony of dignity and sufficient t\: to celebrate the Herbert Hoover victory, Republican _National Committeeman Edward F. Colladay and the Republie can national committeewoman for the District of Columbia, Mrs. Virginia White Speel, after a conference today, .vmt:d nulr, u;ey were not pushing the matter ol nauguration plans toe “hagusy” at this time. 2 In & joint statement Mr. Colladay ana Mrs. Speel said they felt at this time it ‘was not advisable to be too hasty or too insistent in presenting to the Presi- dent-elect any specific recommendation, Prefer to Go Slow. So far as they knew no official mes- senger from Washington has presented the National Capital hope for a big old fashioned inauguration. And in view of the President-elect’s recent declara- tion for a simple ceremony, the local | Republican leadefs fétl today it would { be the part of wisdom not to be too precipitant at this time, so soon affer | the election. * ‘Want Big Celebration. Meanwhile sentiment in Washington in favor of a big celebration continued strong with hopes that the incoming President may see fit to break away from the extreme plainness of the past two inaugurations. The President- elect telegraphed his appreciation to Mr. Colladay and Mrs. Speel in answer to thelr message of congratulation, which left Washington shortly after 11 o'clock on the night of the election. “I am deeply grateful,” wired Mr. Hoover, “for your kind telegram. Our congratulations may well be mutual in the success of a great cause, to which you have so greatly contributed.” The joint message of congratulation from the two Republican leaders here sald: “We rejoice with the Nation at vour election to the presidency. Your unprecedented majority is a guarantee of support by all the people of your policigs and undertakings. May you live long to give still greater service to the American people and the world. We pledge you our loyalty and service.” Only one feature of the local celebra- tion appeared anyways near certain to- day. That was the charity inaugural ball. which is being planned by scelal leaders for the evening of Maich 4, in case, as has been indicated by the President-elect, there is no official in- augural bail. Mrs. John Allan Dough- erty, chairman of the committee rep- resenting child welfare agencies of the city, was awaiting today furthor de- velopments before proceeding with more details for the charity ball. A large crowd will come to Washing- ton next March for the inauguration, in the opinion of Matthew Quay Glaser, president of the Hoover and Curtis Club of New York, who is in the city now on a visit. Mr. Glaser has expressed the hope that it will be possible to have an inaugural celebration in which Amer- icans from various parts of the coun- try could take part at the National Cap- ital. | HIROHITO ASCENDS “HIGH AUGUST SEAT” OF JAPAN’S THRONE (Continted From First Page.) the Emperor's either hand were rich black lacquered stands, on one - of which rested the sacred sword, on the other the sacred jewel. The Emperor arose, holding his baton of office before him. The Empress also rose under her canopy, flourishing her ceremonial fan of cedar wood. All pres- ent made obeisance to their majesties. The Emperor, still standing, read his ninperhl rescript, announcing his acces- sion. WThe rescript is as follows: “Our heavenly and imperial ancestors, in accordance with the heavenly truths, created an empire based on founda- tions immutabl> for all ages and left behind them a throne destined for all eternity to be occupied by their lineal descendants. By the grace of the spirits of our ancestors this great heri- tage has developed on us. We hereby perform the ceremony of enthronement with the sacred symbols. “In building up the empire and reign- ing over the people our ancestors looked upon the atate as their household and the people as their children. This tradition has been followed from era to era, 8o that the virtues, bensvolence and magnaminity shown by their sov- ereigns have deeply influenced the peo- ple, who, in turn, are united in rever- ence and loyalty t othe throne. “This spiritual union between sover- eign and people is ths essence and power of our nationality and should remain unchanged as h-aven and th. Our imperial grandfather, wisely ing between the old and th» n cided to enter upon ths great work of imperial restoration, and, giving due regard to conditions both at ho abroad. adopted a far-s! constitutional government, tue of civil as well as military ments completed a task se'dom leled in history. Asks Aid of Spirits. “Our imperial father, who foilowed in the footsteps of his great predeces-or, built upon and added lusier to glorious bequest. Bezing called to ihe throne at this juncture we ars only too sensible of our own fallings; tharefore our ardent desire that we may have the protection of the spirts of our ancestors * and the support of our beloved millions, and thus be enabled to discharge our sacred duties in a manner not unworthy of the great past. “It is our resolve to endeavor to pro- mote and cultivate friendly relations with all nations, and thus contribute to the maintenance of world peace and the advancement of the welfare of hu- manity. We call upon you, our beloved subjects, to be of one mind and, sinking selfish aims for public service, work with one accord. helping us to attain these our aspirations in order that we may in some measure add to the fllus- trious traditions to which we have suc- ceeded and that we may with good con- sclence face the heavenly spirits of our ancestor: Hirohito's slender figure was volumi- nously swathed in his robes’ of an- cient ceremony, of brilliant orange, the color of the rising sun. Empress Negako was clad in the “karaginu” and “itsut- suginu,” which have constituted the female ceremonial costume from the Middle Ages. Karaginu is a compara- tively short tunic with shorter sleeves than the modern kimono. The itsut- suginu is a five-fold kimono with each of its five folds visible at the sleeves and hem of the skirt. The costume was of the finest silk damask, with something like a train, called a “mo.” The princesses. of the royal blood werc dressed much like her majesty. Great variely was presented in the costumes of the higher officfals taking part. Military and ecfvilian official: were distinguishable by .tne differin: shapes of their headdresSes of sti. black silk. The civilians had a stream of silk gauze floating from the b. while the militaty men ware two cocl ades.. The colors of the ropos tinguished the ranks, black 'denot the highest, assarlet the middle ight blue the low The sun str and shone du ceremon?. mountains, good omen