Evening Star Newspaper, November 15, 1928, Page 17

President and Mrs. Coolidge at Catholic University yesterday, when the President received the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws.. The degree was conferred when the President attended the inauguration of Mgr., James H. Ryan as rector of the university. “Twe of the pluckiest people . —Associated Press Photo. T ever met,” the captain of the rescue ship Atherican Shipper said of Mrs. Clara Ball, stewardess aboard the Vestris, and 'P. A. Da na, passenger. They were in the sea nearly 24 hours before being picked up and are shown here on arrival at New York. GRANGE PLEDGES HOVER SUPOR National Organization Sends Message to President-Elect From Session Here. President-elect Hoover was promisea the “loyal support” of the National Grange in several reports by State Grange masters at the session of the organization at the Willard today in a resolution unanimously adopted by the voting members of the order” last night and telegraphed to Mr. Hoover at his home in Palo Alto, Calif. Although the Grange is a ritualistic order, devoted to the interests of farm- ers and their families, and is non- political in character, so strong was the sentiment of its members in favor of Mr. Hoover in the recent campaign that a large majority of them, regard- less of party, voted for him, and the delegates at the national meeting here are unanimously in favor of pledging Ioyalty and extending congratulations to the President-elect. Agans Makes Motion. “Right and justice prevailed in the recent campaign,” said E. B. Dorsett, State Master for Pennsylvania, in mak- ing his formal report this morning. The formai pledge of support to the next President was brought about by & motion made by David H. Agans of New g;‘u)’. seconded by Harry A. Caton of o Today's session is being mainly de- voted to the reception of reports of State Masters and other routine busi- ness. Louls J. Taber of Columbus, Ohio, National Master, after presiding at the opening this morning, later turned the chair over to Past National Master Sherman J. Lowell, member of the United States Tariff Commission. Mr. Taber then called at the White House and learned of the final arrange- ments for the speech which President Coolidge will deliver at a big meeting of the Grange tomorrow night at the Auditorium. Cites Growth of Interest. State Grange masters, in making their reports today, told, in most cases, of a growth of interest in the order and increased membership. They said the local granges are co-operating with other farm organizations in an effort to have legislation adopted locally and in Washington to help farmers. FILM AWARDED MEDAL. «geventh Heaven” Selected by Magazine as Prize Winner. NEW YORK, November 15 (#).—The current issue of Photoplay Magazine announces the award of the magazine’s annual medal for the most distinguished contemporary moving picture to the Fox Pilm Corporation for its picture “Sev- enth Heaven.” The award s determined by popular vote. The selection of “Seventh Heaven” gives Frank Borzage, its director, the distinction of having made two of the i | sion of the twelfth annual convocation —Wide World Photos. POMERENE STAYS AS OIL PROSECUTOR Confers With President on Status of Fall-Doheny- Sinclair Cases. Former Senator Pomerene of Ohio, special counsel for the Government in the naval oil lease prosecutions, has no intention of dropping the Fall-Doheny bribery case which has occupied the public’s attention since the oil Jease scandals of more than five ycars ago. Mr. Pomerene expressed himself to this effect today, following a confer- ence with President Coolidge at the ‘White House during which the status of the several oil lease cases and future plans of the Government for the prose- cutions were “discussed at some length. Mr. Pomerene intimated that the Doheny oil bribery cases would be taken up in the near future. In the mean- time, however, it is his intention to determine whether former Secretary of Interior Fall's health will permit him to stand trial. To determine this in- quiry will be made immediately. Senator Pomerene intimated that Fall and Doheny may not be tried together. e said that the Sinclair conspiracy case will not be taken up for prosecu- tion until after the Fall-Doheny case has been disposed of. Mr. Romerene said that the matter of a successor to Owen J. Roberts of Philadelphia, who recently resigned as associate counsel with Senator Pome- gmet' remained entirely with the Presi- lent. DR. BOWEN SPEAKS AT HOWARD MEETING Dr. W. A. Brown Also Addresses Convocation of School of Religion. l Dr. W. Sinclair Bowen of Washing- { ton discussed “The Common Factor in | Religion and Medicine” at, today’s ses- of the School of Religion of Howard University. Approximately 150 dele- gates attended the session in Rankin Memorial Chapel. Dr. Willlam Adams Brown of the Union Theological Semi- nary of New York also spoke on the subject “Life of Prayer—To Whom Sh'ggld We xPrB}'?" e session this afternoon will be devoted to two addresses, one by Dr. Brown on “A Life of Prayer—How Should We Pray?” and the other by Dr. Wilifred Richmond of St. Eliza- beth’s Hospital, dealing with “Mental Adjustment—Our Personal Problems.” The convocation heard a tribute paid last night to the late Maj. Oscar J. W. Scott, U. S. A, retired, and former member of the faculty, by Dr. Edward Jones, a_ professor at the university. Harlan Wood, District commander of tshot?mencm Legion, also spoke of Maj. cott. Other speakers were “Bishop J. A. Gregg of the A. M. E. Church ‘(’fl Kan- Fflz.f-wlnnmg pictures. In addition to he current medal er, Borzage di- “Humo) ‘sneeve the Toats HEwP sas City, Kans, and Rev. 9 Diffenderfer of the l:uv.hua:m?! L Memortal Chwseh of ot . Survivors of the Vestris disaster as they a Battered survivors of the Vestris crew who suffered broken arms and other hurts in the disaster, whieh cost more than 100 Tives. Left to right: H. L. Jones, Tony Gladianios and George Bogg, as they ar- rived at New York on the rescue ship American Shipper. —Associated Press Photo. rrived at New York aboard the Berlin of the North German Lloyd Line. In the group are Percy Hud- son, Thomas Evans, Henry Schultz, William Dyer, F. Gittens, Thomas Bo yd, Harry Forsyth, Albert Knill and Alfred Duncan. —Associated Press Photo. Members of the Vestris crew, picked up from a lifeboat by the liner Berlin, are shown eating their first meal aboard the liner after their rescue,” ELIZABETH ROBINSON TO WED STEUBEN SERVICES HELD AT STATUE Revolutionary Hero, Honored on 198th Anniversary of His Birth. The 198th anniversary of the birth of Gen. Frederick Willilam Augustus Henry PFerdinand Von Steuben, Revolutionary hero, 'was commemorated at Steuben statue, in the northwest cor- ner of Lafayette Square, today at spe- cial exercises under the auspices of the Sons of the Revolution. ‘Wreaths were placed on the base of the statue by Dr. Prittwitz, the Am- bassador of Germany, and Maj. Gen, Wwilliam C. Rivers, inspector general of the United States Army. Invocation was by Dr. Thomas E. Green, chaplain of the Sons of the Revolution. The American flag, Continental standards, the Bourbon emblem of France, the Betsy Ross flag and the banners of the Sons of the Revolution were arranged around the base of the statue for the occasion. The committee of the Sons of the Revolution in charge of the ceremonies include the following: Maj. Charles T. Tittmann, chairman; G. Beale Bloomer, Clarence C. Calhoun, John W. dress, Col. Walter C. Clephane, Hamp- son Gary, Lieut. Col. J. Miller Ken- yon, Le Roy O. King, Carl R. Kurtz, George Hewitt Myers, Charles F. R. Ogilby, Walter G. Peter, G. Bryan Pitts, Francis E. Pope, D. Goldsmith Shanks, Francis W. Stone, John B. Torbert and Otto U. Von Schrader. They were ac- companied by members of the board of managers, Beck of Pennsylvania, president, and Charles P. Light, secretary of the society. 3 . Toy Repair Shop Opened. A toy shop for the repair of old dolls and pnymy worn playthings was opened this week at Y. W. C. A. by the Girl Reserves. The toys are to be given to missions and orphanages of the city at Christmas time. In addition to the playthings brought in by the 1500 members of the organization, several department stories have made contri- butions of toys to the shop. Employes Hold Dance. The annual dance of the Mutual Benefit Association, an employes’ or- anization of Lansburgh & Bro., was geld t 1 the s 4 at the | headed by Representative | VISCOUNT J. H. Daughter of Assistant Secre- tary of the Navy Active Socially Here. No Date Set for Marriage That Will Unite Prominent Families. Of international interest is the an- nouncement made by the Assistant Secretary of the Navy and Mrs. Theo- dore Douglas Robinson of the engage- ment of their daughter, Miss Elizabeth M. D. Robinson, to Mr. Jacques Blaise de Sibour, son of Viscount and Vis- countess J. Henri de Sibour. The forthcoming marriage of Miss Robinson and Mr, de Sibour will link two distinguished families. Miss Rob- inson is the great niece of the late President Jheodore Roosevelt and grand- daughter of Mrs. Douglas Robinson, sister of the late President. Miss Robin- son is a graduate of the Brearley School in New York and Miss Walker's School in Simsbury, Conn. She made her de- but last Winter at a large ball in New York and although she did not make a formal debut in the Capital, she took an active part in debutante festivities. She is a member of the Junior League, and at the cabaret ball given by that organization early last Winter she and her sister, Miss Helen Robint son, gave a clever musical skit, the bride-elect playing several solos on a Soldier’s Wife Wins Divorce. Special Dispatch to The Star. ALEXANDRIA, Va., November 15.— Mrs. Edith M. Tupper, formerly of 320 South Patrick street, this city, but now of Washington, D. C., was granted an absolute divorce in Corporation Court yesterday from Charles A. Tupper, a soldier of Fort Howard, Md., on charges of desertion and non-support. She was gl:r-n the right to reassume her maiden name. A m% &Amndonul,m Juxfihbe;x:‘og- *Ill}l.‘d.' M Rpy--his-wile g, DE SIBOUR'S SON ELIZABETH M. D. ROBINSO! large saw. Miss Robinson has a host of friends in Washington. Mr. de Sibour attended St. George's School in Newport, R. and is now a member of an insurance company in this city. The bridegroom-elect’s father is a well known architect and has resid- ed in Washington for over 25 years. He was born in Paris and at one time mission, of which he is an honorary member now. He was consulting arch- itect for the United States Naval Acad- emy. Viscountess de Sibour was for- merly Miss Margaret M. Clagett of the prominent old Georgetown and Mary- land family. No date has been set for the wedding. Explosion Kills Rail Employe. Special Dispatch to The Star. CUMBERLAND, Md., November 15.— Joseph Cox, 31 years old, colored, em- ployed at the Western Maryland Rail- way commissary here, is dead from burns received in an explosion early last night when he entered his rooms on North Centre street. The gum hose of the gas stove had become dis- connected and it is supposed the gas which filled the room ignited from his cigarette. The side of the building was blown out in the street, and the debris ave 1 was chairman of the Fine Arts Com-!H —Wide World Photo. A. P. ATKINSON RITES CONDUCTED AT HOME Victim of Auto Accident Near New Orleans Buried in Rock Creek Cemetery. Funeral services for Archibald Parks Atkinson, 25, victim of an automobile accident, Sunday, near New Orleans, were conducted at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis W. Atkin- son, 1724 Q street, at 1 o'clock this afternoon. Burial was in Rock Creek Cemetery. Mr. Atkinson was educated in Wash- ington public schools, attending Force School and later Western High School. At the latter place he was active in the cadet corps and was captain of Com~ pany L. He was graduated from West- ern in 1921 and from Princeton in 1925, He won his letter in athletics and was a member of the Princeton Quad- rangle Club. After he left Princeton Mr. Atkinson taught one year at St. Bernard School for Boys in New York City. Later he entered the employ of a textile manufacturing firm. Funeral arrangements were made by local Princeton classmates and boyhood friends. _ Pallbearers were Charles Beattie, Charles Carroll, jr.. Ralph Hills, H. H. W. Lewis, Richard Mc- Clenahan, E. J. Mahan, R. T. Patten, Henderson Supple, J. M. Thomas, L. Twyffort, E. T. Wailes, R. B. Arm- strong, Charles Emmons, James E. ooper, Charles Shipway, Burnett Tur- ner and William Wiegand. ROSE DISEASE STUDIED. Flowers Brought to U. 8. by Zep- pelin Hit by Anthracnose. A virulent rose disease, known as rose “anthracnose,” was discovered among a bouquet of roses brought over in a passenger’s cabin on the dirigibl Graf Zeppelin, The disease was found by a United States Government in- spector, and the flowers were sent to the horticultural board and referred by them to the Bureau of Plant Industry for identification of the disease. Very little is known about this rose light,” although it was reported from New York that it had been discovered there during the past Summer. Ex- tensive investigations are being con- ducted by the 'Buruu of Plant Indus- o 4 le |the entire estate is to go to the Gov. Al Smith found an enthusiastic crowd of political followers waiting to welcome him at Union Station when he passed through Washington yes- terday. The governor stopped over only long enough to change trains on his vacation trip to the Southland, but he crowded in enough hand-shaking for a campaign visit. —Copyright by P. & A. Photos. Mrs. Earl Devore, wife of the automobile racing driver, who w: saved with her pet dog, but whose husband is believed to have been lost in the Vestris disaster. She is shown as one of the rescued ar- riving at New York on the American Shipper. —Wide World Photo. CRANDALL WITNESS IN THEATER CRASH Testifies in Knickerhocker Suit He Took Building After Its Erection. Harry M. Crandall, theater magnate, today testified before Justice Wendell P. Stafford and a jury in Circuit Di- vision 1 in defense of the suit for $10,000 damages brought against him and the Knickerbocker Theater Co. for the death of Kirkland Duke a patron of the theater who was killed when the roof collapsed Janudry 28, 1922. Mr. Crandall explained that the building was constructed by the Knick- erbocker Theater Company, a corpora- tion, at & time when he had no finan- clal interest in the company and that he in no way supervised or contracted for the construction. Concerning the building, Mr. Cran- dall said it was erected in accordance with plans prepared by R. W. Geare, & reputable architect, and approved by the building inspector’s office, and the contract was let to Frank L. Wagner, a builder of excellent reputation, who was the second highest bidder. He also testified that the fans on the roof of the building were placed in posi- tion during the construction aof the building after a permit from the build- ing department of the District and be- fore the witness took over the manage- ment of the theater. At no time, the witness said, did he receive intimation or warning from the opening of the theater, October 12, 1917, until its collapse that there was any defect in the building or danger in the operation of the fans. He and his fam- ily, he stated, frequently attended per- formances in the theater. Attorneys Lambert, Yeatman & Horn- ing for the defense closed its case and arguments to the jury will be made Monday. The plaintiff is repre- sented by Attorneys Charles A. Douglas, J. V. Morgan, Conrad H. Syme and Joseph W. Cox. CATHEDRAL TO BENEFIT BY WILL OF MISS DAVIS Bulk of Estate Goes to Edifice After Death of Widow of Her Brother. I The Protestant Episcopal Cathedral Foundation — National Cathedral —is named as the ultimate beneficiary of the bulk of the estate of Miss Josephine Davis, sister of the late Henry E. Davis, prominent umm, who died November 6. By her will, offered for probate to- her entire estate is given to the Trust Co. in trust e Davis, widow of her brother, Henry E. Davis, during her life. At her death ca- thedral. a codicil Miss Davis directed that Wakefleld, the birthplace of George ‘Washington, should have a map of the City of Washington worked in silk, a flag and a tapestry American shield. Bequests of $1,000 each are provided by Ithe codicil to Amy A. Hutton, Elsie Hutton and Kate Crawford, $500 to Lulie Williamson and Sadie Houston and $300 each to Fannie Towles and Kate Turner. S U. S-NORWAY MAIL THEFTS REPORTED | Minister of Commerce Ex- | pected to Take Action Look- ing to Clean-Up. By Radio to The Star and Chicago Daily News. Copyright, 1928, OSLO, November 15—Theft of miail bound from America to Norway has de- veloped to what the newspapers today called a nation-wide scandal. Proofs gathered by the Norweigian-American paper, Decorah Posten of Iowa, and published in Norweigian papers, tends to establish beyond doubt that sys- tematic thefts have been ‘going on for years and still are continuing. Few things are considered of greater importance in Norway than regular cor- respondence between emigrated Nor- welgians and those at home. The thefts already have caused the breaking of many family ties and all the newspapers here severely attack the Norwegian postal authorities, demanding a whole- sale clean-up in the postal service. The director excuses himself, explain- ing it is impossible to control all e: ployes, but his statement is characte! ized as unsatisfactory. It is expected the minister of commerce now will take the matter in his own hands. The stolen letters are mostly private com- munications, and usually contain money sent home by emigrants. Grant B. Miller, chief postal inspec« tor, today stated that the Post Office Department has received no informa- tion that mails bound for Norway are being rified in this country. What thefts have occurred, the postal inspec~ tor believes, must have been in Norway, which would come under the control of the Norwegian postal authorities. At the Norwegian legation today, officials stated that they have received no word of the re| thefts and that no requests for action here have been made. PAIR IN U. S. SERVICE FOR 88 YEARS RETIRE One Has 48, Other 40 Year Record of Never-Being-Tardy at Bu- reau of Engraving. Within three days of each other two veterans of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, both of whom had long years of service as foremen in the Wetting Division, have retired with the well wishes and congratulations of their tes. James O. Perrie of 328 Eighth street southeast, who had been in the Wet- ting Division of the bureau for 48, years, retired y . _He had never been late to work in all his years of service. Associates and friends in the bureau presented him with a chair and a box of cigars. He retired on his sev- entieth birt] anniversary. Eugene M. Cheline of Landover, Md., retired Saturday night, completing 40 in the same division. Like his Cheline also had never been .wu associates of