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WEATHER. (U. 8. Weather Bureau Forecast.) Light rain or snow tonight; tomor- row partly cloudy and somewhat cold- er; lowest temperature tonight about 28 degrees. Temperatures: Highest, 38, at 3:30 p.m. yesterday; lowest, 25, at 5:30 am. today. Full report on page 9. Closing New York Markets, 3:30 P.M. he Foeni ‘WITH SUNDAY MORNING EDITION ny Star. The only evening paper in Washington with the Associated Press news service. Yesterday’s Circulation, 107,958 No. 30,901. post office, ¥ntered as =econd class matter Washington, - D,V WASHINGTON, D. C., FRIDAY, DECEMBER - [ 1928 —SEVENTY PAGES. * () Means Associated Pre TWO CENTS. MEASURE CARRYING WELCH ACT CHANGE DUEBY CHRSTHAS Lehlbach Promises to Intro- duce Bill to Revise Salary | Increase Legislation. COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN STUDYING PRESENT LAW Describes Any Repeal Proposals, However, as “Silly and Foolish.” BY WILL P. KENNEDY. Chairman Lehlbach of the House} civil service commitice this afternoon promised to introduce in the House be- fore the Christmas recess a bill de- signed to correct what are declared to be inequalities and administrative shortcomings in the Welch salary in- | crease act amending the classification Ret. # This remedial legislation will be based wpon conferences with the personnel classification board, the Navy Depart- ment, the Veterans' Bureau, the Bu- weau of the Budget, the controller gen- eral and the War Department concern- fng certain field activities, and the Na- gional Federation of Federal Employes. Mr. Lehlbach said he is making an earnest study to see what in the present 3aw needs correction and promises the earliest possible and most vigorous ac- tion to see that these changes are en- heted. Against Repeal Proposals. Mr. Lehlbach has no patience with any proposals to repeal the Welch act, say- ing that this is “silly and foolish,” and when asked directly whether he sub- scribes to the opinion voiced by Repre- sentative Wood of Indiana in the House Jate yesterday regarding the Welch act, Mr. Lehlbach answered, “I absolutely do mot.” The appropriations committee was directly charged by Mr. Lehlbach with designs to impede and block the in- tention of the House in passing the fplassification act and the Welch bill. “Jf the real intent of the original klassification act and. the revision in the Welch act had not been impeded and blocked by limitations. designed to | the frustrate its provisions; if the Tiita- tion restricting salaries to the average of the grades as originated by the ap- propriations committee and carried- in the appropriation bill had not been in openagn.pthe major part of dissatis- faction and the muddled situation with regard to classification and salaries ~#ould have been avoided,” he said. Law “Emasculated.” e e declared that the class on !ag has been emasculated by limita- tions emanating from the appropriations mmittee. ©This statement was made by Mr.| YLehibach following a conference with Tuther C. Steward, president of the National Federation of Federal Em- ployes, who expressed confidence that corrective legislation will be promptly ‘Prought to the attention of the House. Chairman Lehlbach said his studies may show that some of the troubles complained about may be corrected through a revision of administrative policy rather than through the neces- sity of resorting to new legislation. ‘The most efficient and direct methods of settling the salary problem for the Government empl‘t:yeg Wl‘lé receive his rt, Mr. Lehlbach said. w\‘;l‘:)d in his attack yesterday declared the Welch bill to be “a mt_mstruslty. ab- solutely impracticable, which has fa.\lred entirely to carry out the purpose %\‘ which Congress believed it to be enact- ed” Wood advocated repeal of the mti‘af;:r%filfianal Federation of Federal Employes, which drafted the original Welch bill, is in hearty accord with the | plan to amend it. Brookhart Favors Corrections. the same time support today came ir%tn the Senate side when Senator Brookhart, Republican, of Iowa, ‘who with Chairman Dale of the Civil Serv- jee Commission was active in considera- tion of the measure at the last session, said he thought necessary corrections should be made by amendment rather han, repeal of the measure. IrR:pregemauve Richard Welch of California, father of the salary increase which passed last May, as & compmmnwh measure, is prepared to make a speec in the House, some time today, setting forth the views of those who are work-| ing for the imerest; of Ltl:e employes in sed amendments. touse are prepared to offer specific | amendments to the Welch bill in lhe{ interests of certain groups of their o Stituents, 1t is hoped by the civil service committee members that whatever new Jgislation is enacted may be taken ca{le‘ of in the composite committee Dbi I rather than in a number of individual changes. In this way it is believed that it will be possible to more nearly ap- proximate justice expecially to those in the lower bracket. New Schedules Due. The salary question for Government. employes is further complicated by the fact that in accordance with the pro- Vision of the Welch act, new schedules to be submitt : Classification Board for classification of field service starting in January. The Yecommendations of the nnel Classification Board are expected to contain also proposals for straightening out inequities in the departmental service which may or may not conform With the recommendations of the Na- tional Federation of Federal Employes Among the amendments that seem Jikely to be urged is a provision mak- ing clear the congressional intent as to maintenance of relative position be- tween grades which the decision of the controller general has upset Another proposed amendment is to secure the $1,500 minimum as has al- ready been allowed in the postal service d under the Bachrach act for the stoms service. This would take care @f all the low-paid Governmen) em- ploves. It seems certain that the Personnel Classification Board will recommend fewer grades. There are now 16 grades in the clerical service, with not enough of difference in the lower brackets in ed by the Personnel| ¢ Polige Bandit’s Aide Heckles His Speech By “Crowning” Girl By the Associated Press. CHICAGO, December 7.—“We,” said one of two men who held up Miss Florence Gartner last night, | “are the polite bandits you read about. Courtesy at all hazards, that's our motto, miss. Now please be so kind as to tender to us your purse, your jewels and your fur coat.” At this point the other bandit cracked Miss Gartner over the head with a blackjack. “This polite stuff is the bunk,” he said, yanking the fur coat from Miss Gartner, who had been knocked down. “Treat 'em rough is my motto.” HOOVER' VESSEL INCHILEAN WATERS President-Elect to Meet Bo- livian Officials at Anto- fagasta Tomorrow. By the Associated Press. ABOARD U. S. S. MARYLAND, EN- ROUTE TO ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE, December 7.—The Hoover good will ship passed today from the coast of Peru to that of Chile, where two stops will be made. The first will take place tomorrow at Antofagasta, where of- ficials of the Republic of Bolivia will board the vessel for a four-hour visit with the President-elect of the United States. The second stop in Chilean waters will be at Valparaiso, on Monday. That will mark the end of the cruise of the Maryland as Mr. Hoover and his party will travel overland to the east coast and board the U. S. S. Utah for the homeward journey. ‘Weather Is Cool. Sailing under clear skies and in cool weather, the President-elect had a rest- ful day yesterday after a strenuous program Wednesday at Lima, Peru. Also, for the second time recently, the Maryland ran into a “radio pocket,” all official messages and press dispatches bel‘r‘xlg‘ heltzhup during that time. en the Maryland said good-b; to the coast of Peru today she llsi bade farewell to the Peruvian cruiser Coronel Bolognese, which had accom- panied her from Callao. The escort ship fired a parting salute and turned back toward her home port. Shortly thereafter a Chilean naval dering a gres which virtually echoed the Peruvian vessel. ; ‘e ‘Mary- land at Antofagasta. Visit to Be Four Hours. Alberto Palacios, f minister, will head the group of Bolivian cabinet offi- cers and two score other guests who will journegy from La Paz tp be guests of the Am ambassador of good will at luncheon aboard the Maryland. The program calls for a stay of four hours at the Chilean port. Mr. Hoover has already started to say goodbye to the officers and crew of this big battleship. He addressed a message to them through “the Catapult.” the welskly paper published on the ship. It said: "It has indeed been fine to sail to South America on the U. 8. S. Mary- land. I want to thank Capt. Kimberly and his fellow officers, as well as ail members of the crew, for the excep- tionally fine courtesies that have been extended to Mrs. Hoover, to me and to those who are accompanying us.” BRAZIL PREPARES WELCOME. President-Elect to Reach Rio de Ja- neiro December 20. RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil, December T (#).—President-elect Hoover probably will arrive at Rio Janeiro on the morn- ing of December 20 and will remain for three days. The Brazilian foreign office is now busy arranging a program for his re- ception and entertainment. It was stated definitely that Mr. Hoover ‘will not visit Sao Paulo, the great coffee region, during his stay in Brazil, but probably will take automo- bile trips to Petropolis, the Summer capital, and other nearby points. BANQUET IN BUENOS AIRES. Argentine President to Be Host to Hoover on December 14. BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, Decem- ber 7 (#).—President-elect Hoover is ex- pected to reach Buenos Aires on De- cember 13 from Chile. He will be re- ceived by President Yrigoyen. On December 14 President Yrigoyen will give a banquet at the government palace. The wife of the governor of the Province of Buenos Aires, which in- cludes the city and all the neighboring villages, will give a dinner to Mrs. Hoover on the same day. During the 14th and 15th, Mr. Hoover will be taken on visits to various public institutions and buildings, will make a trip on the delta of the Parana River and will see a military review. o Zogu Greets Fascist Editors. TIRANA, Albania, December 7 (#).— King Zogu today received Arnaldo Mus- solini, brother of the Italian premier land director of the newspaper Popolo d'Italia, and Sandro Giuliani, editor-in- chief of the paper. The King voiced his pleasure at receiving the salutations the prominent Fascist newspaper men. escort came into view, their guns thun- | the KING UNDER X-RAY AGAIN FOR STuy OFLUNG AFFECTION |Had Restful Sleep Last Night, Bulletin Announces. Holds Strength. THIRD SON BOARDS SHIP FOR VOYAGE TO ENGLAND Delay in Posting Report Today Causes Big Crowd to Gather at Palace. By the Associated Press. LONDON, December 7.- -It was stated on good authority that radiographs of King Gegrge again were taken at Buck- ingham Palace this afternoon. It was understood that the object of the X-ray investigation was to study the right side of the chest, where the infeciion has become localized and de- fined. A Red Cross radiographic car outfit was use for the process, it being con- nected to the King's bedroom by means of a cable. The car stood in the pal- ace yard. Dr. Hodgson in Charge. When earlier X-ray examinations were made of the King, a portable out- fit was taken into his bedroom. Dr. H. Graham Hodgson, who performed the previous examination, conducted today's test. Sir Stanley Hewitt and Lord Daw- son of Penn. were also at the palace at the time. The King's powers of resistance to- day were serving him well in his battle with the severe and persistent illness which attacked him more than a fort- night ago. His illness, however, was still causing anxiety to his subjects and to countless well wishers throughout the world. Several recent medical bulletins and particularly the one issued shortly be- fore noon today indicated how well his powers of resistance were serving the monarch. Today's bulletin reported that he was maintaining his general strength, to the bolstering up of which come restful sleep that he had during the night doubtless contributed. Has Restful Sleep. The bulletin, signed by Sir Stanley Hewett and Lord Dawson of Penn, said: “The King had some restful sleep and his general strength is maintained. Further investigation of the right side of nag’ chest will be uncertaken during et "thas the physicians. were much ians much. eitnet with. it Qucvion B Bow the infective the lung lml on the 's right side was devel A This been the chief subjected treated in the last few reports of the doctors. There was considerable delay in issuing this morning’s bulletin, and this led to an unusually large crowd, won- dering if anything serious was the mat- ter, collecting before the palace railing by the time that the official pronounce- ment was posted. The anxiety was soon relieved, however, when it was seen that there was nothing of an adyverse nature in the report, but that, on the contrary, it had a somewhat favorable tone. York Lunches With Queen. ‘There were many comings and goings at the royal residence during the fore- noon. Lord Davidson, former Arch- bishop of Canterbury, was an early caller. He remained about a half hour. Sir William Joynson-Hicks, the home secretary, was another visitor. The Duke of York came for lunch with the Queen while Princess Mary took her morning outing about 11 o'clock. In palace circles no significance was attached to the lateness of the bulletin, which was definitely regarded there as a good one. New Hope Instilled. Bulletins _stating that the general condition of the King was slowly im- proving and that localization of the in- fective process was more defined in- stilled a new hope in the hearts of his subjects. Nevertheless, the two principal med- ical publications, the Lancet and the Rritish Medical Journal, emphasized the strain that the king’s heart was undergoing and said that this factor would give anxiety for some days to come. The Lancet said that the strain on the heart muscle of a severe infec- tion lasting more than a fortnight must be an anxious problem, especially in a patient over 60. King George is 63. It was generally felt that many days ~(Continued on Page 2, Column 5.) LARROZOLO, NEW MEXICO SENATOR, TAKES OATH Republican to Serve for Remainder of Term of Late Andrieus A. Jones. The newly-elected Senator O. A. Lar- rozolo, Republican, of New Mexico, was sworn in by the Senate today to serve until March 4, finishing out the re- mainder of the unexpired term of the late Senator Andrieus A. Jones, Demo- crat, of New Mexico. Senator Lar- rozolo was assigned to membership on the committees on agriculture, public lands and territories. Following the death of Senator Jones his seat in the Senate was filled at the last session by the appointment of Senator Bronson Cutting, Republican. Senator Cutting was elected last smonth for the full term of six years, beginning March 4 next, and at the same time Senator Larrozolo was chosen to serve during the present session of Congress. “One Man’s Wife” BY BARBARA WEBB This absorbing story— # Tale of Broadway and Its People— BEGINS IN Tomorrow’s Star WITNER APPEALS OUSTER FROM 108 Claims Police Department In- duced Creditor to Testify Before Grand Jury. Loren H. Wittner, who was dismissed from his position as clerk in the traffic bureau by the District Commissioners December 4, filed an appeal against the dismissal today with the United States Civil Service Commission. Not only does he deny that he was in- efficient, as charged by his superior of- ficer, Police Inspector E. W. Brown, but he accuses the Police Department speci- fically of inducing one of his creditors to appear before the grand jury and appeal, “that during the recent political campaign, I took exception to rules of the Commission debarring civil serv- ice employes from political activities, and your Commission ruled that you had no jurisdiction in the matter. The question was then taken up by the Board of District Commissioners, which decided that so long as my efficiency was not lessened, no objection would be had to my political activities. “I was an active supporter of the Democratic candidate for presidency and made speeches for him over the radio from Washington. Tells of Suspension. “On October 31 Inspector E. W. Brown of the Metropolitan Police De- partment Traffic Bureau snatched from the typewriter I was using a speech that T was preparing to deliver over the radio. The next morning I was sum- marily suspended by Inspector Brown and cwld to clear out from the depart- ment. “On November 15 a letter was writ- ten by Inspector Brown in which three charges were preferred against me, and November 20 I replied to the charges to the Board of Commissioners as directed in a letter from Inspector Brown. “I respectfully submit that there is no truth in the charges that my work was inefficient or that my efficlency was in any way lessened by any of the matters charged against me. I wrote the board of Commissioners and asked that a hearing be granted me, but I (Continued on Page 2, Column 7.) ALCORN DISCUSSES BILL WITH LEHLBACH Representatives of Government Workers Discuss Liberalized Retirement Measure. Robert H. Alcorn, chairman of the joint committee on retirement, repre- sentative of more than 300,000 Govern- ment employes, accompanied by national officers of 10 of the largest groups of Government workers, is in conference this afternoon with Chairman Lehlbach and other members of the House civil service committee’ regarding the effort to be made to get a vote on the Dale liberalized retirement bill as soon as possible. This measure, which passed the Sen- ate in the first session of the present Congress, was substituted in the House for the even more liberal Lehlbach bill. It was unanimously reported by the House committee and a special rule or- dered by the House rules committee to give it privileged status. This rule is still in force, having been held up in the closing days of the last session by Chairman Snell in obedience to the wishes of President Coolidge. A large majority of the members of | the House have individually indorsed this legislation and urged its enactment, Those who are pressing for its passage say that all that is necessary is for the House to be allowed to vote upon it. COMMENDS RANTZAU. Action at Versailles. BERLIN, December 7 (#).—Gustav Stresemann, foreign minister, at a memorial service yesterday for the late Count Ulrich von Brockdorfl- former Ambassador at Moscow, defend- ed the latter's “often criticized attitude at Versailles,” apparently referring to Rantzau's remaining seated while speak- ing there. “Against the measure of the arro- gance and insolence M. Clemenceau’s words conveyed,” the minister said, Stresemann Refers to Geman’al Runaway Greyhound Is Located on Front White House Lawn The delicate nose of Lady Bell, a thoroughbred greyhound, today led hér to the Nation's best known doorstep, where she was cared for until the arrival of her owner, Patrick J. Bligh, 1908 Pennsylvania avenue. A thief last night attempted to enter Bligh's home, but was frightened away after he had suc- ceeded in breaking the latch that safeguarded Lady Bell and her mate, Sport. ‘When he arose this morning, Bligh discovered that both dogs were missing. He reported the loss to police and a short time later was notified that Lady Bell was at the White House. She had been found on the lawn in front of the main entrance. Sport was located in a cor- ridor at the Mills Building, Penn- sylvania avenue and Seventeenth street. The dogs are valued at $250 each. secure an indictment against him for “You will recall,” Wittner wrote in his 3 ON ANTHWAR PACT Borah Thinks Some Senators Want Monroe Doctrine Reservation. By the Associated Press. L The Kellogg treaty to renounce war was discussed by the Senate foreign relations committee for an hour and a half today, with Secretary Kellogg in attendance, and at the conclusion Chairman Borah predicted early and favorable action by his committee. Another executive session was called for next Tuesday, however, and Secre- tary Kellogg was asked to be available then if he is wanted by the committee. Senator Borah said he had discerned no open opposition to the treaty dur- ing the discussion today, but that ques- tioning had indicated to him that some Senators believed a reservation should be recorded reasserting America’s position as set forth in the Monroe Doctrine. Closely Questioned. Mr. Kellogg was closely questioned, particularly in respect to any bearing the treaty, now signed by 60 of 64 world powers, might have on this country’s Monroe declaration of its right to pro- tect the North and South American continents. The Secretary told the com- mittee that the pact could not affect that doctrine. While some Senators have thought a reservation desirable, no member of committee has apparently reached a de- cision. Chairman Borah announced he would oppose any reservation which would require reconsideration of the treaty by all of the signatory nations. Correspondence Discussed. Mr. Kellogg went into a detailed dis- cussion of the correspondence between the State Department and the world powers leading up to the final negotia- tions of the treaty. The letter of Great Britain in which it accepted the treaty “upon the dis- tinet understanding that- it does not prejudice freedom of action” in respect to defense of the British territories, re- ceived particular attention. ‘The Secretary and Mr. Borah took the position that the British letter did not change the meaning of the treaty in the “slightest degree.” They insisted the treaty was precisely the same as if the English note had not been written. e i PARAGUAY AND BOLIVIA IN WAR OVER BOUNDARY Clash of Troops Results From Dis- covery of Fort Built by Bolivians in Disputed Territory. By the Associated Press. BUENOS AIRES, December 7.—A dispatch to La Nacion today from Asuncion, Paraguay, said that another clash had occurred between Paraguayan and Bolivian troops. The dispatch said that Paraguayans had been fired \{gon when they found a fort built by the Bolivians near the boundary line. The Paraguayans were stated to have returned .the fire and captured -Rantzal, | several officers and soldfers. ‘There is a serious boundary dispute between Bolivia and Paraguay. The two republics signed a protocol in April, 1927, which establis] at Buenos Afl'es a joint commission to settle the question. No settlement has been reached, however, and in October Para- DEAR, THOUGHTFUL OLD KRIS! MARKET RECOVERS AFTER SHAKE-QUT Brisk Rally Follows Opening Price Declines—Money More Plentiful. By the Assoclated Press. NEW/ YORK, December 7.—The stock market, which was shaken to its foundations yesterday when a heavy selling movement carried more ‘than 100 issues down $5 to $22.50 a share, broke sharply at the opening today and then rallied in brisk fashion as the “bull’ forces hastily erected their sup- ports for the speculative favorites. Early declines of $3 to $15 a share were cut down or wiped out, and by 5 a share at the opening, but recovered $10 of its loss before noon. Montgomery Ward made up $6 of its initial loss of $10 a share and Fox Film $6 of its $7 decline. A. M. Byers from $181.50 to $187. Wright Aeronautical advanced $5 a share above yesterday’s final quotation, Packard $4.50 and Bethlehem Steel, Chile Copper, Goodyear Rubber, Chrys- ler, Murray Corporation and seves others rallied $2 to nearly $5 a share. AFFECTS LONDON MARKET. Break in Wall Street Reflected in British Trading. LONDON, December 7 (#).—The overnight break in Wall Street was not altogether unexpected in stock exchange circles here, but caused a weakness on the .exchange in speculative issues in which American operators recently had been prominent. Gramaphones and Mond Nickels were most affected by the marking down operations. Depression in these speculative and industrial issues spread to the gilt-edged e |EXPLOSION A section, where a number of declines were registered. BOARD SHIP KILLS ONE, INJURES TWO British Steamer Albuera Reported Disabled by Blast When 200 Miles at Sea. By the Assoclated Press. GIBRALTAR, December 7.—A seri- ous explosion aboard the British steamer Albuera while she was 200 miles at sea from Gibraltar killed one man and seri- ously injured two others. The steamer’s captain radioed that he did not need ite help, as he was trying to reach land, but asked other vessels to keep a lookout and be ready to come if called for. The American steamer Cardonia and m other vessels are heading for the uera. Seeks Dociorate By Study Based on Boldness to Girls By the Associated Press. CHICAGO, December 7.—The pro- cedure known as “getting too fresh” was advanced today by Merton O. Phillips, jr., a postgraduate student at the University of Chicago, as one ‘way of earning a college degree. Several young women complained ihat Phillips had been bold to the point of impudence and insult. Ar- rested, he explained that he was en- gaged in-a special study leading to the degree of doctor of philosophy. MALTBIE EVOKES NEW MERGER ROW Friends of Transit Union Proposal Prepare to War on Expert’s Findings. Upset by Dr. Milo R. Maltbie's un- favorable report on the transit merger agreement, officials of the street rail- way companies and other supporters of the plan today quietly made plans for a counter attack on the New York utilities expert’s findings when the uni- fication pact comes up for formal con- sideration in the Senate District com- mittee. The rallway executives would not discuss or reveal their plans, but it is known that they intend to forecibly answer all of Dr. Maltbie’s criticisms of the agreement, which one declared is “discouraging.” They feel, it was intimated, that the New York expert apparently misunderstood many of the features of the pact. Believe Obstacle Surmountable. The merger advocates, however, do not deny that Dr. Maltbie has placed a serious obstacle in the path of rati- fication of the agreement by Congress, but they feel confident that it can and will be surmounted. John W. Childress, chairman of the Public Utilitles Commission, also shared sub- stantially the same opinion. Opponents of the merger plan in its present form, on the other hand, were quick to commend Dr. Maltbie, and pre- dicted that out of his report would come a “reasonable” unification agree- ment equally fair to the public, the mg:mmn companies and the stock- TS, ms.vx;e'y P. Wilson, author of the original incipal owner of Transit Co. and the would comment for publication on the Maltbie report. In a prepared state- that it is the duty of Congress to decide W the = uuunfiqtmw wever, that recommends the approval of the me: agreement as voted by the Public Utili- ties Commission and the House District 3 le minor altera- tions, and that Dr. Maltbie suggests radical on valuation. Says People Want Merger. “I gather that the Bureau of Effici- ency abides by the court decisions, while Dr. Maltbie thinks his own figures itly it is a case where the . It will be the duty of to decide whether or not we are have a merger, which the people of Washi have for 25 years, and which even Dr. thie says will be in the public interest. “I understand that Dr. Maltbie states with a unified system service can be improved; the amount of property re- quired adequately to serve the public reduced; the costs of operation cur- tailed and vehicular traffic accelerated and convenienced. At least, all the evidence appears to be in and perhaps even opponents of the merger will join in securing a mpt decision.” Chairm: dress of the Utilities Commission expressed the opinion that the Maltbie report does not present any “unsurmountable difficulty,” and that the pending agreement is “fair and workable.” “I have read Dr. Maltbie's report only el o oxa! Rais: Tatoall pos: ve pos- sible contingencies of an unfavorable nature which might occur under the unification agreement as approved by the companies, this commission and the House committee. At the same time, I do not believe they present any - unsurmountable difficulty in the final ratification by Congress.” Calls Agreement Fair. “I have not talked officially with other members of the commission, but I have confidence that we and the people’s counsel still believe that the agreement as outlined is entirely fair and work- able and its approval will result in the best interest of all parties concerned.” Col. Harrison Brand, jr., vice chair- man of the commission, said he would s:;ld] m&hl‘; :x;!d Bureau :tm ll:’t clency when he procure of them and would reserve his comment until later. Col. William B. Ladue, Engineer Commissioner and third mem- ber of the commission, was attending & meeting of the Board of Commis sloners and could not be reached. Willlam McK. Clayton, chairman of the public utilities committee of the Federation of Citizens' Associations, who, with William A. Roberts, former vfce chairman of the committee, led the fight against certain features of the ment issued to the press, he declared D. . HEADS REFUSE TOPUT SPEED CURB ON FIRE VEHIGLES Commissioners, However, Call on Departments to Oh- serve All Safety Rules. |PUBLIC CO-OPERATION ALSO IS REQUESTED Opinion Rendered as Result of Agitation Following Killing of Miss Cecilia S. King. The District Commissioners after several weeks of consideration of the matter of the speed of Fire Department vehicles formally decided today that they should take no action which would serve in any wise as a curb upon the speed of the vehicles while answering alarms of fire. At the same time they called upon the Fire Department to maintain all safety consistent with quickly answering the alarms and asked for the co-operation of the public in expediting the passage of the fire ap- paratus In its response to emergency calls. The matter was forced upon publi attention on October 22, whenpl\m;; Cecilia 8. King an_employe of the Potomac Electric Power Co., was knocked down and killed and a com- panion badly hurt by the car of a battallion chief, speeding o a fire alarm on Fourteenth street southwest. The chief engineer of the Fire Department, the superintendent of police and the director of traffic all reported in writing to the Commissioners that they jcould not recommena any alteration of the traffic regulations to curb a possible repetition or the tragedy in spite of a report by the coroner’s jury urging a drastic change in the | regulations. Opinion of Commissioners. ‘The Commissioners today sent the g:;g_:leng vgm&al &onllmunlcntion to . Watson, chief engineer Fire Department: o i “The traffic and motor vehicle reg- ulations for the District of Columbia contain definite rules to be followed by the operators of vehicles as to the speed and other details of operation. ‘Recognizing the necessity of quick response to and prompt arrival at the merger plan, was | Scene of any fire or other emergenc: only transportation executive who | call, and in order to facilitate the pro{ tection of life and property, the Com- missioners adopted pmepe ruilowixexg ::‘:- tmp a portion of the said regula- a ) vehlcles of the respon to alarms of fire or emer- gency or when o) fire ground.’ perating on the Care and Judgment Urged. “The action of the Commissioners in thus exempting the Fire Department from the provisions of the regulations mentioned was based upon the assump- tion that the utmost care and judg- ment would be exercised by the oper- ators of Fire Dem'tment apparatus and that no condition would be created Whereby undue hazards to the pedes- lan or vehicular traffic would occur. In view of the foregoing, the Com- missioners do not feel that they should impose upon the Fire Department any specific restriction as to speed, or any other factor incident to response to alarms, or hlnlflclfi the department in any way in its public service. However, the Commissioners are of the opinion that the officers and members of the department should be thoroughly im- pressed with the necessity for extreme care in order that the possibility of ac- cident may be reduced to a minimum. ‘“You are directed to bring this mat- ter to the attention of all concerned. Puble Co-operation Asked. “In forwarding this file to the Fire Department the Commissioners feel that they should express the hope that the public will in the future co-operate to the fullest extent with the depart- |menb in expediting the passage of its | units in their response to emergency calls. It is the duty of those operating motor vehicles to draw to the curb or to one side upon becoming aware of the approach of fire apparatus, and in every possible way to aid in its safe and speedy progress through the streets. It may be that in some instances it has been and will be impracticable for motorists to draw to_the curb due to the congestion of traffic, but the same ultimate result might be obtained by making a right-hand turn into a side street. With regard to pedestrians, they should, of course, remain in places of safety upon the sidewalks until all ap- paratus -has passed.” TAFT DECLINES STAY OF MALONE HANGING By the Assoclated Prezs. SAN QUENTIN PRISON, Calif, December 7.—John J. Malone, con- victed of murdering his wife in Los Angeles a year ago, was hanged (Continued on Page 2, Column 4.) Chicago Begins to Fight! Rocked by bombs, stunned by gang murder, bled by graft, Chicago wants a change—and is getting it! "In a narrative of five vivid chapters, the first of which appears in tomorrow’s Star, a writer for The Star and the North American Newspaper Alliance tells of Chicago’s reign of evil and of the brighter days ahead. You will be well repaid by reading this informa- tive and interesting description of a battle between the good and bad elements of America’s second larg- est city, and of its probable outcome. Watch for the First Story—Tomorrow here today. ‘The trap was sprung at 10:07 am. and Malone wa$ pronounced dead at 10:19. By the Associated Press. Chief Justice Taft refused this morn- ing to stay the hanging at San Quentin Prison, Calif., today of John Joseph Malone, convicted of the murder of his wife at Los Angeles a year ago. ‘The Chief Justice told Ernest Spag- noll of San Francisco. enunsel for Malone, that the attack which he sought to make upon the validity of the Cali- fornia law lating the trial of in- sanity pleas in murder cases had been brought to the attention of the court in the Willlam Edward Hickman case at Los Angeles, and that he could see no reason why the court should again go into the matter. S li was advised that the warden of San Quentin Prison had refused to postpone the execution until this afternoon to enable to see other e. on that assumption - noli continued to seek contact with all members of the Supreme Court. “that gesture by the head of the Ger-|guayan newspapers claimed that !man delegation’ was u silent but justi-!livians were advancing into the dis- Jflable protest,” ; = pqud region, 5 ———— Badig'Prozmgs—Paze, 46. resnonsibility of jobs, so that a_person #Sontinued on Page 2, Colwma 1, = (3