Evening Star Newspaper, December 31, 1928, Page 3

CHARITIES FUND SS48TTSHORT Nine Opportunities Unclosed cn Eve of New Year—Ap- peal for Donations. New Year Eve finds the opportunities $4,677 short of the of $14,976. There are still nine opportunities un- closed. In these nine opportunitics there are five deserted wives, three men too ill to take care of their families and cne man paying the penalty for his m deeds. In these families there are 46 children, only three of whom are of working age. Washington has always cared for its own, say the workers of the Assoclated Charities office, and they be- Yieve that even at this eleventh hour contributions will be forthcoming that will complete the budg maining opportunities. ay be sent to John B. Larner, ted Charities, 1 r to the office acknoiled goal prar, and will to the donors, Oprortunity No. Fully subscribed with § Opportunity No. 2 Big brother doing his b Amount acked for $1.300. pcknowledged, $832.05; S. W [5; W. S. H, $25. Total, $854 besded, $435.60. Opportunity Ne. A father's devotion put to the test Amount asked {or, $1.352. Freviou acknowledged, $883.90; Mrs. J. C. T., § M. S, $5; G. B, $5; A. C. C, 81 W. S. H, $25. Total, $933.90. heeded, $418.10. Opportunity No. 4. Fully subscribed with Opportuni Learning to be Ameri A Amount asked for, $1,196. Previously peknowledged, $767.30; W. S. H., $2 Total, $792.30. Still needed, $403.70. No. 6. to suffer. , $1,352. Previously Still needed, P 54.05. Still ly Closed. ‘©Opportuni! Leaving his famil Amount asked fo acknowledged, $673.91. $678.09. Opportuntiy No. 7. Handicapped Johnni Amount asked for $1,300. Previously peknowledged, $525.12; M. S., §5. Total, $630.12. Still needed, $669.88. Opportunity No. 8. Clara, the brave. Amount asked for, $1,300. Previously cknowledged, $632.49; M. M. 810, otal, $642.49. Still needed, $657.51. Opportunil 3 Fully subscribed with $832 Opportunity No. 10, Fully subscribed with $624. Opportunity No. 11. Prom shanty to a real home. Amount asked for $572. Previously acknowledged, $328.47; cash, $1; W. S. ., $25. Total, $354.47. Still needed, 217.53. Closed. Closed. Opportunity No. 12. ‘This mother betrayed doing her full Amount asked for, $1,352. Previously pcknowledged, $653.38. Still needed, $698.62. Opportunity No. 13. Mending a home now broken. Amount asked for, $1,248. Previously | ecknowledged, $502.60; S. A. T, $10; E. M. E, s$10. Total, $522.60. Still heeded, $725.40. Opportunity No. 14. Fully subscribed with $832. Undesignated, £100. Summary, Total amount asked for. Total received ......... Btill needed . } SPECIAL NOTICES. Closed. $14,976 10,209 $4.677 still | | Fifty | throughout the State are expected to Planes Drop Food To Fishermen Held Captives of Floe | | { | By the Associated Press. RIGA, Esthonia, December 31. —Airplanes sent by the govern- ment to search for 83 fishermen whose _vessels _drifted seaward from Lake Pelpus have located the ships and dropped food and clothing to them, it was an- nounced yesterday. The airmen reported the ice floa was drifting toward the Rus- sian coast and probably would Ty the boats into Soviet wa- ters. If this happens, the go ernment announced it was pre- pared to take necessary measures to effect their return home. VALVAY BUSNESS HASRECORD YR Association President Re- ports Operating Efficiency and Economy at Peak. The past year has seen the railways | of the Nation reach record peaks in operating efficiency and economy, ac- cording to a statement yesterday by R. H. Aishten, president of the Ameri- can Railway Association. “This performance record.” Mr. Aish- ton said, “has been largely brought about the investment of more than $6.500.000.000 of capital expenditures | since 1920 for new and improved equip- ment and other facilities used for the transportation service.” Operating Records Listed. A number of operating records were cited by Mr. Aishton as having been established in the year. They includ- ed fewer trains and locomotives in pro- | portion to the amount of traffic; the average load per train the highest ever | reported, being 2.6 per cent greater in | the first 10 months of 1928 than the same period in 1927; the number of | tons of freight moved one mile by a train per hour greater than ever be- fore, and the greatest conservation of | fuel ever reported in freight traffic. | Preliminary reports for the year in- | dicated, he ‘continued, that the class | one railroads as a whole had net rail- way operating incorhe of $1,800,000,000, {or'a return of 4.65 per cent on their | property investment. In 1927 the car- riers had an income of $1,085,000,000, a | return of 4.28 per cent. slight Drop in Freights. Freight traffic, he reported, in 1928 | | was slightly less than last year. Based | on the loading for the 49 weeks and an estimate of the remaining three weeks, 1928 was accredited with loading of 51.- 566,000 cars compared to 51,633,000 in 1927, and 53,098,819 in 1926. Passen- ger traffic, he added, during 1928 amounted to 31.500,000,000 passenger ;nllcsq.cless than for any year within the | ast 20. MRS. B. T. DU PONT DIES. ‘Wife of Capitalist, Noted for Char- itable Enterprises. WILMINGTON, Del, December 31 (#).—Mrs. Bertha Taylor du Pont, wife of Lammont du Pont, president of the E. I du Pont de Nemours & Co., died today. Mrs. du Pont, who had been engaged in many charitable enterprises, suffered a nervous breakdown last Spring. She was the daughter of the late George R. Taylor, widely known iron manufac- turer of Robesonia, Pa. Veterinarians to Meet. RICHMOND, Va., December 31 (P).— or more veterinarians from attend the thirty-sixth annual meeting of the Virginia State Veterinary Medi- cal Association, to be held here Janu- ary 10 and 11. SPECIAL NOTICES. OFFICE OF THE FIREMEN'S INSURANCE Company of Washington and Georgetown, | Seventh street and Louisiana avenue north- west. The stockholders of the Firemen's Jnsurance Company of Washington and Georgetown will meet at the office on Mon- day. January 7. 1920, for the purpose -of electing thirteen directors for the ensuing year. Polls open from 11 am. to 12 noon. ALBERT W. HOWARD. Secretaty. NOTICE 18 HEREBY American Security & Trust Co. has declared ® regular dividend of 3 per cent on its capi- | tal stock of $2.400.000. pavable January 10, | 1o the stockholders of record at_the | tlose ©of business on December 31. 1028 Also an extra dividend of 2 per cent on said | the same'date The annual meeting of e stockholders of ‘seid company for the election of directors for the ensuing year. he presentation of the annual report of the oard and the transaction of such other Usiness at may properly come before them vill be held at the office of the companv in the city of Washington, D, C.. on Tuesday. fanuary 15. 1929, at 12 o'clock noon, and he polls will be open until 12:30 o'cl m. The _ransfer books of the company ¥ill be closed from January Ist to the 15th, oth days inclusive. CORCORAN THOM Preside; FREDERICK P. H. SIDDONS. 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ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDE] of Circle Amusement Company for election of officers and other business will be held Wednesday, January 9, 1929, at 1232 25th st. at 7:30 oclock P.M. ARTHUR L. RYANT, Secretary. . | | THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCK- | holders of the Georgetown Masonic “Hall | Assaciation will be held at Masonic Hall, No. 1210 Wisconsin ave. n.w. on Tuesday eve- | ning, January 1, 1929. at’ 7 o'clock, for the | purpose of the election of directors and | receiving reports, | ISAAC_BIRCH. President. Attest: B. "N. SPILLE. Secrefary. THERE WILL BE A MEETING OF THE Atlantic Buiiding Company held in their office at 119 S. Fairfax st. Alexandria, Va. on Thursday, January 17, 1929, at 11 o'clock. This meeting is for the election of officers. | directors and transacting business for the | vear. ATLANTIC_BUILDING CO. M. M. PARKER, Jr., Pre Y. Sec'y and Treas. | NOTICE 1S HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE annual meeting of the stockholders of the e Base Ball s> Ball Park, Washinzton, D. C, on Wednesday, January 2, 1920, at 12:00 o'clock noon, for the purpose of electing a board of directors for the ensuing year. and for such other business as may be properly brought before_said meeting EDWARD B. EYNON. JR.. Secretary. _ HE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SHARE- holders of the National Bank of Washington, Washington. D. C., for the election of ‘direc- tors and the transaciton of such other busi- ness as may properly come before the meet- ing. will be held at its banking house on Tuesday, January 8, 1929. at 12 o'clock noon. | Polis wiil remain open from 12 o'clock nooni 1 pm. J. FRANK WHITE, Cashier. NOTICE 1S HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE annual_meeting of the shareholders of the Riggs National Bank of Washington., D. C., for the election of directors and the trans- action of such other business as may come before the meeting. will be held at the bank- ing house, 1503 Pennsylvania avenue north- on’ Tuesday, January 8 1929 The will remain open from 11 o'clock a.m. 12 o'clock noon. GEORGE 0. VASS._Cashier. THE BOARL OF DIRECTORS OF THE | Seventn Street Savings Bank has declared the regular semi-annual dividend of 6% and an extra dividend of 1%, both payable December 31. 1928, 10, stockholders of rec- 9rd at the close of Hhisiness December 24, t, | polls il | THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCK- ) Thursday. hours of 2 m. { officers and directors for the ensuing r'ard for the transacting of such busi- {ness ‘as may broperly _come before ~the meeting. CHARLES H. KINDLE. | Weriiing Sccretary. HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE & of the stockholders of The action Company for the election vard of directors for the ensuing year trausaction of such other business before the meeting, will v G. GUTTER- s repaired and cleaned: . North 5314, day or night. ROOFING CO.. 2038 18th st n.Ww. Lutheran CHRIST N. J. Ave. Bet. M and N Sts. J. Frederick Wenchel, Pastor New Year's Eve Services at 7:45 | ROOP REPATRIN | ing, spouting: furna reasonable prices. JAX | purp THE 'EVENING STAR;” WASHINGTON. D. C.. MONDAY. DECEMBER 31, 1928 CHARITY SPEAKERS READY T0 AID DRIVE Chest Campaign, Says 300 Will Talk for Fund. The Washington Community Chest “speakers’ unit,” organized to inform the people of Washington of the pur- | poses of the chest, is ready to function, Elwood Street, director of the chest, an- nounced this atternoon. Any organization desiring a speaker on the chest project will be supplied hopes to accomplish. 200 on Committee. _About 200 persons already have sig- nified their willingness to serve on the dred will be signed up in the near future to serve on the unit, it was pointed out. With “For Washington's Sake” as their slogan, the speakers will tell of the many benefits to be derived from the chest, pointing out the reduction in the cost of raising money for charitable s. The campaign, to be from January 28 to February 6, will take the place of the 57 separate campaigns which would have been conducted if the 57 welfare agencies had not con- solidated into the Community Chest. Charity on Business Basis, Through raising all the money in one big campaign and the apportionment of a chest budget committee, charitable work in Washington will be put on a business basis THREE BOYS ACCUSED OF HOUSEBREAKING Trio Arrested While Attempting to Sell Golf Balls on East Potomac Course. When attempting to sell golf balls at the East Potomac Park golf course yes- terday, three schoolboys were arrested and charged with housebreaking. Po- lice said the boys entered the clubhouse at Rock Creek golf course and took balls, golf bags, confections, cigars and cigarettes valued at $111.5 300 pennies. The trio gave their names as Donald D. and Ronald C. Pendegrast, brothers, aged 14 and 12 years, respectively, of 1445 Spring road, and Jack Freeman, 12, 1457 Spring road. The boys were picked up by Detective Sergts. Harry Cole and O. W. Mansfield as they were trying to find purchasers for their loot among Sunday golfers at East Potomac Park, police state. covered from a locker in the basement of an apartment on Sixteenth street when the boys led Cole and Mansfield to the cache. Police said the boys first denied the robbery, but after a grilling at head- quarters, they are said to havé admitted the theft. Pending their arraignment in Juve- nile Court, they were locked up at the House of Detention last night. The mother of the Pendergrast boys is said to be ill at her home and the father, a special agent of the Govern- ment, is out of the city at present. Freeman's father is also reported ill. Fréeman is said to be a student at an out-of-town school, having come home for the holidays. \ Wayne Owens, employe at the Rock Creek clubhouse, discovered the robbery yesterday morning and reported it to police of the thirteenth precinct. SEES MUSIC CULTURE WASHINGTON’S NEED Dnmro;ch, of International Fame, Says City Should Have Sym- phony Orchestra of Its Own. ‘Washington should have a symphony orchestra of its own, in the opinion of Walter’ Damrosch, orchestral conductor of international fame, who retired re- cently as director of the New York Symphony Orchestra. In reply to a query from the Wash- ington Chamber of Commerce which is studying the advisability of promoting the establishment here of a symphonic orchestra, Mr. Damrosch has written to the chamber saying that there can be but one answer to the question. “Washington, the Capital of the United States of America,” he has writ- ten to Dorsey W. Hyde, jr., chamber secretary, “should have a symphonic orchestra of its own. It is perhaps the only capital in the world that has any claim to civilization that does not - sess such an important part of mu%l culture. “The first necessity would, of course, be to finance such an institution prop- erly, and then to find a conductor who combines a sound musical knowledge and enthusiasm with the power of di- recting and training an orchestra. These are all matters which will de- mand the interest of the best minds of your city,” he wrote. PROMOTION APPROVED. ‘The District Commissloners today ap- proved the prdmotion of Sergt. Frank M. Dent, night inspector of the Police Department, to be a lieutenant, effec- tive tomorrow. Sergt. Dent will fill the vacancy created by the death of Lieut. William P. Hess, harbor precinct, who died Christmas eve. John R. Jefferies, a third class pri- vate, was promoted to the sergeancy in Dent’s place. Heads Frederick Chamber. Special Dispatch to The Star. FREDERICK, Md., December 31.— Paul 1. Payne, manager of the local C. & P. Telephone Co. exchange, has been elected president of the Chamber of Commerce to fill the unexpired term of L. L. Wilson, who recently resigned. Mr. Payne assumes office tomorrow. His term expires July 1, 1929. Elwcod Strect, Director of| with one to tell in detail what the chest i speakers' committee and another hun- | the money to the various agencies by | Most of the stolen property was re- | VARE GOES SOUTH FOR HEALTH United States Senator-elect William S. Vare leaving his Atlantic City home | An attendant, Mr. Vare and Edwin S. Vare, his nephew. for St. Lucie, near Fort Pierce, Fla., where he has a cottage. Lef{ to right: ARETEADEREDL.§ Hoover’s Tour Opens Way to| Development of Wealthy ] Latin Connections. U. 8. 8. UTAH, EN ROUTE TO HAMPTON ROADS, December 31.— Herbert Hoover's good will trip had two distinct stages, in the view of his as- |sociates on the mission. First in Central America, turning unexpectedly into what might be termed political channels, while the second in South America found economic conditions at its base, with questions of better rela- tions with the United States over- lapping all. During the very first call at Honduras contending political factions were brought together at a reception with what was expected to be beneficial | results, both sides promising that they would Have more amicable relations. The same was true in Nicaragua, where political leaders met in a friendly manner, with Diaz and Moncada both going publicly on record as favoring the retention of American Marines, at least until the local constabulary could be organized and recruited full strength. U. S. Capital Welcomed. In Costa Rica members of the party were given to undetstand that an ap- peal by that government to the League of Nations for an interpretation of the Monroe Doctrine in no way was in- tended as a slad at the United States. Also in Costa Rica, as well as in other Central American republics, in- cluding Salvador, Mr. Hoover was ap- prised of the need of the countries for additional capital to bring about in- ternal improvements and to develop natural resources. Throughout South America members of the mission were somewhat sur- prised at the extent of American in- vestments in the republics. They were informed that American. capital was welcomed and that apparently South America was looking to the United States for funds to assist in the vast development which is possible for every- one of these countries. In Ecuador, President Ayora frankly discussed the problems of his country with Mr. Hoover, emphasizing the need for outside financial assistance. Peru, one of the largest of South American republics, and regarded as unusually rich in natural resources, ap- peared cspecially eager to welcome American capltal. President Leguia in his conversations with the President- elect stressed the need of bette: steam- ship connections, air lines and roads. Better Communications Needed. Bolivians, who boarded the Maryland at Antofagasta discussed the road pro- gram, but they also went into the ques- tion of the outlet to the sea, explaining the difficulty of bringing in supplies for the country. Mr. Hoover listened, but | made no comment when political que: tions about internal problems in Ce: tral and South America were men- tioned. Members of the mission were impress- ed by conditions in Chile and had a full, frank discussion with cabinet members on economic problems of that country. Mr. Hoover left with a splendid impres- sion of the spirit and capacity of ad- ministration officials. Better communications with the United States by sea and air, as well 2s economic conditions, formed the basis of conferences in Argentina and Brazil, The Brazilian President partic- ularly ' emphasized the need for better communications and he and Mr. Hoover discussed airlines to some extent, |LIQUOR, ALCOHOL, TRUCK AND MAN SEIZED IN RAID Eleven Cases of Corn and Two Five-Gallon Containers of Alcohol Confiscated. “This will knock the spots out of the New Year eve traffic,” was the remark of Edward N. Widmeyer, 25 years old, of the 1200 block of.Ninth street, when arrested this afternoon at Fourth and V streets for alleged transportation and possession. of 11 cases of corn liquor and two 5-gallon containers of alcohol. ‘When Sergt. George M. Little, ac- companied by Policemen T. O. Mont- gomery, George C. Deyoe and Leo Mur- ray, members of the police liquor road squad, sighted Widmeyer's car, reported to be specially constructed for heavy liquor transportation, he recognized it and went in pursuit. “What's your load?” Sergt. Little in- | quired of the driver. “Only a few cases of corn and a lit- tle alcohol,” police quoted Widmeyer as replying. Widmeyer was taken to police head- quarters and booked on charges of il- legal possession and transporting. The liquor, reported by police to have been brought here from Maryland, and the car were seized. By the Associated Press. PHILADELPI'IA, December 31.— Discovery of a fine basalt panel by the University of Pennsylvania museum’s expedition to Beisan was announced { yesterday in a brief report received from Alan Rowe, director of the ex- pedition. Rowe declared the panel was “by far the best sculpture ever found in Palestine and the equal of the finest Babylonian and Egyptian work. “The panel is divided into two registers and is sculptured in high re- lief,” the report stated. “The upper registed depicts a lion fighting with a dog. On the shoulder of the lion is a star, the indication of a superior being. The lion is the classic Assyro-Babylon- ion lion and here represents Nergel, the Thoughts at the Parting of the Yea.” TUBLIC COID!’!J-)‘ lh;\'l;p - god of plague and death. _ "It was found gear t Explorers Discover Panel Showing Dog Guarding Ancient Temple From Death of the great temple of the god Mekal in the Thothmes III level, dating from 1501 to 1447 B.C. The level lies direetly beneath the later Amenophis III level, which was a Cananite fort tower. . “As the panel probably was placed against the door of the temple, the dog thus guards the entry against the NEW TRADE RICHES GILBERT ON WAY TO Ut S. ON VITAL WAR DEBT MISSION | (Continued From First Page.) -2 tant—the extent of Germany's will to | pay. These are the facts which make Mr Gilbert, as he goes home, Europe's one and only spokesman qualified to speak in Washington. France, England, Ger- many and Belgium all know this, and have the utmost confidence in his j ment. What they fervently hope is that | Washington’s judgment will coincide | with Mr. Gilbert’ Three Issues at Stake. In view of these circumstances, the American observer in Europe is com- pelled to ask himself what hangs upon Mr. Gilbert's mission and upon the coming task of the reparations experts. On_every side the answers are obvious. First of all, European good will—the making or breaking of the rapproche- ment between Germany and the allies —for the next five years or more de- pends upon the outcome of the work | of the “second Dawes committee.” Second, Europe’s good will to America is equally involved. Third, the future openness of Euro- pean fields for American loans and in- vestments may well hinge upon the| same result. | In other words, if the experts' com- | mittee succeeds in evolving an accept- able revision of reparations, a new era | of European-American co-operation has | an excellent chance of beginning. If it fails, political observers foresee just as | surely another period of distrust, mis- | understanding and shifting of blame. Becauss Europe persistently believes that American debts are involved with the reparations issue, any lamentzble failure of the experts will mean inevi- for the failure will be placed by Europe on American shoulders. In European eyes—whether the United States likes it or not—America again will be charged with having dodged her responsibility. Holds Hope of Europe. Simply because these facts are stamped plainly here uppn the repara- tions questions, they cannot afford to be ignored during Mr. Gilbert's con- ferences in Washington. That is why the statesmen of the German and al- lied governments regard it as of the highest importance what Mr. Gilbert may or may not accomplish. They hardly dare hope he will bring back assurance that the debt question may be reopened now. They hope, nevertheless, that he may be able to tell them that some reopening may be possible at a later date, if not now. In “L'Echo de Paris,” “Pertinax,” one of France’s most astute political writ: | bert has held forth the possibility of joint_settlement of the debts and re- parations. This, from an American standpoint, appears too optimistic. “Pertinax” further declares that Mr. Gilbert is already disillusioned, since last year he expressed the hope that Mr. Ooolidge and Mr. Mellon, near the end of their term of office, would manifest generosity in the matter of debt—which they have not done. As to Mr. Hoover's attitude, he adds: “We shall know soon.” “Pertinax” concludes thus: “The fate of the reparations experts will perhaps be_decided next week at Washington." He might well have expressed this opinion as that of all Europe. (Copyright, 1928.) EXPECTED TO MEET HOOVER. Conference Between President-Elect and | Gillbert Looked For. Belief that the reparations problem will be discussed by President-elect Hoover with S. Parker Gilbert, agent general of reparations, while both are and official circles here. Mr. Gilbert, who sailed from South- ampton last week, will reach the United States shortly before President-elect Hoover returns from his good will tour of Latin America. Reports are current in Washington that Mr. Hoover had meet Mr. Gilbert here for a conference on the reparations question. feiched, but it is regarded as highly probable that Mr. Hoover will avail himself of the opportunity to study the latest developments in the reparations problem. 2 At the State Department it was hinted that Mr. Gilbert's return was not to be made in an official capacity, rather it was suggested that his return from Paris is being made “on his own hook.” Nevertheless it was believed to be sig- nificant that Mr. Gilbert's visit is com- ing at a time when the selection of American representatives who will sit with the_ international commission of experts who will decide Germany's abil- ity to pay is still a question of some consequence. So far, no mention of the representa- tives has been made. The administra- tion, however, has defined its position and Secretary Kellogg has indicated that neither Vice President Dawes nor Dwight W. Morrow, Ambassador to Mexico, will be permitted to be drawn away as the representatives of the United States. President Coaqlidge takes the position that the United States must have no part in the conference which would lead to a concurrent discussion of the inter-allied debt. Moreover, the admin- istration is convinced that results can best be obtained if the United States is represented only in an unofficial capacity. PAINTER HlihT IN FALL. Plunges Three Stories—Condition Is Pronounced Serious. Carl Spitzenger, 39-year-old painter, of 919 North Carolina avenue south- cast, was seriously injured at 1:30 this lion who brings death. . “The lower register shows the majes- tic’ lion of Nergal being attacked by a dog which is biting its back. The upper register seems to show the lion trying to enter the temple, while the lower shows the same ani being driven away by the defending dog.” During the seven seasons the archaeologists have been excavating at Beisan they have found few examples of Palestinian sculpture, and these are described as crude and of inferior werkmenship: -afternoon when he fell from the third story of a house at 1342 Gallatin street, on which he was working. He was picked up by fellow work- men and rushed to Emergency Hospital | in the Walter Reed Hospital ambulance, | where he was treated by Dr Walter Atkinson of the Emergency staff. Spi‘z- enger’s copdition is serious. SinEE | | By the Associated Pre: | TO HAMPTON ROADS, December 31 { will succeed him in office March 4. The jbe given the power of discernation and i snow and colder. tably that the major portion of blame ! ers, goes so far as to say that Mr. Gil- in Washington is general in diplomatic B cut short his tour so that he might r’“‘ These reports are considered far- Omaha. HOOVER ON LAST Quiet Sabbath Is Spent as Ship Reaches Half-way Mark of Voyage. ABOARD U. S. S. U‘TAH. EN ROUTE —President-eloct, Hoover last night had reached the halfway mark of his home- | ward voyage from Rio de Janeiro. | The President-clect spent a quiet | Sunday morning. With Mrs. Hoover he attended divine services on the upper deck of the Utah, where Chaplain H. E. Rountree prayed for God's blessing upon President Coolidge and the man who chaplain asked that the President-elect understanding to meet all the exacting | mands of his high office Hymns were sung by the sailors assembled on deck, the selections including “Onward, Christian Soldiers,” “Nearer, My God, to Thee” and “Rock of Ages. At ncon Sunday the Utah was 2.441 miles from Hampton Roads and about | 1000 miles off th> Venezuelan coast, almost parallel with mouth of the Orinoco River. The Utah trade winds continues in northeast but the squalls of recent days have been absent. The sea yester- | day was very smooth and the fropical | heat continued, but it was relieved by light breezes. The battleship developed slight | trouble in one boiler for about an hour and a half Saturday night, but another boiler was put in commissisn quickly. The trouble was described by officers | 2s of a minor routine character. After it was remedied the speed was increased to about 15 knots for the purpose of regaining the lost time. Former Baltimorean Dies. EL PASO, Tex., December 31 (#)— James R. Moffett, 42 years old, an ad- Vertising man, died at home here yesterday after a_long illness. Mr. Moffett came to EI Paso from Baltimore 12 years ago. THE WEATHER District of Columbia—Cloudy and slightly warmer tonight; lowest tem- perature about 34 degrees; tomorrow rain; gentle to moderate northeast winds. Maryland—Cloudy with rain tomor- row and possibly on the coast tonight; slightly warmer tonight; moderate northeast winds. Virginia—Cloudy, rain tomorrow and possibly in east and south portions to- night, slightly warmer in central por- tion tonight; colder in extreme west portion tomorrow; moderate northeast winds. West Virginia—Cloudy and comewhat warmer tonight; tomorrow rain or Records for 24 Hours. Thermometer—4 p.m., 39: 8 p.m., 12 midnight, 28; 4 a.m., 26; 8 am. noon, 40. Barometer—4 pm. 3031; 8 pm, 30.32; 12 midnight, 30.30; 4 a.m., 30.29; 8 a.m.; 30.29; noon, 30.24.. ® 35 Highest temperature, 40, occurred at | noon today. Lowess temperature, 25, occurred at 6 a.m. today. ‘Temperature same date last yeas— Highest, 63; lowest, 37. Tide Tables. (Furnished by United States Coast | and Geodetic Survey.) Today—Low tide, 6:04 am. and 6:28 p.m.; high tide, 11 am. Tomorrow—Low tide, 7 a.m. and 7:24 p.m.; high tide, 12:14 am. and 14:49 | pm. The Sun and Moon. Today—Sun rose 7:27 a.m.; sun sets | :55 p.m., Tomorrow—Sun rises 7:27 a.m.; sun | sets 4:56 p.m. Moon rises ©10:35 a.m.; sets 11:14 pm. Automobile lamps to be lighted one- half hour after sunset. Condition of Water. Great Falls—Clear. Weather in Various Cities. & Temo erature =z |3 2 B Stations. = Weather. &wp1arsan 3S9UBIH H = ) “er . jaw0n Abilene Albany . 30.10 Bismarck. N. D. 3054 Boston, Ma; 30.20 uialo. 30.18 Charleston, §.C. 301 Chicago. TIL... 30.08 Cincinnati, Ohio 30.16 Cleveland, ‘Ohio. 30.18 bia.’ S. C. 3022 . Clear Pt.cloudy Cloudy S. Dak.. 30.36 ndianapolis.Ind 30.12 Jacksonville,Fla. 30.18 Kansas City, Mo 20.02 Los Angeles. Cal. 30.12 Louwisville, "Kv.. 30, iami. Pittsburgh, 30. Portland, Me... Portland, Ores.. San Antonio.. 29.0 San Diego, Calif §pa_ Francisco, % Louis, Mo St. Paul, Minn.. Seattle. Clear * Ptcloudy Cloady Snowing Raining: Pt.clouty | Pt.cloudy | Will Rogers Says: NEW YORK, N. Y.—Before our usual list of millionaires issue their yearly optimistic New Year state- ment, please pub- lish the following statements by men who are not connected with ‘Wall Street: Percival Proud, an actor, “It's absolutely the worst season our profession has ever witnessed, and I see no chance for the better.” James Swap, second-hand car dealer, “You can't sell a second- handed car un- less you take in a third - handed one; it's a tough year.” Jim Goodview, suburban real es- tate, “They are building the houses up. instead of out; so, who wants any more ground.” By means of motor busses 600 chil- dren living in a territory of 245 square miles around the town of Fallon, Nev., are brovght daily te school, __ _ . . - Sam Wildoats, farmer, “1929 just P g'l.flfil&fis!@lol :Over the: ECOE;ee g o B BRIG. GEN. BURBANK DIES AT HOSPITAL Veteran of Civil War and In- dian Campaigns Expires After Brief lliness. Brig. Gen. James Brattle Burbank. U. A.. retired, 90, veteran of the Civil War and numerous campaigns agal the Indians in the West, died in Walt Reed Hospital yesterday after a short illness. He had a long and distinguished carcer in the -Army and was active in patriotic organizations. Born in Hartford, Conn., September 11, 1838, Gen. Burbank volunteered for service in the Civil War and was brevet- ed major for distinguished service at the Battle of Gettysburg. He saw serv- ice during the conflict between the North and South in the 20th Connecti- cut Regiment and served with the Army of the Potomac. Continuing in the Army, he parti pated in various Indian campeigns. During the Spanish-American War he served as military advisor to the Gov- ernor of New York. Ho was placed on the retired list in 1902. Gen. Burbank was a member of the Manhattan Club of New York. the Army and Navy Club of this city, the | Order of Indian Wars, the Loyal Legion, the Society of Foreign Wars and the Sons of the American Revolution. | He is survived by his widow, Mrs. @ Alice White Burbank; two daughters, [} ® A hundred and seven- ty thousani dolars more fer c¢'ty exploy- ees in 1929, 15 eve.y- body happy? One thing is sure — they dida’t neel th: extra pay to affcrd th extra mexltime plexc- ure of Wilkins Coffa- Its thrifty price puts it in reach o ever, househe’d. S0EJ HOUOHONONOEORONPUSHON D Mrs. Laurence Tweedy of South Orange, N. J., and Mrs. Ellis Knowles of Pert Chester, N. Y. Funeral arrangements are to be an- nounced later. SEOESEGKRINONONOINONCASBONONONOWCAOEDHS MISS J. B. McTAVASH DIES. Resident of Washington 20 Yea.s Expires at Sister's Home. Miss Jennie B. McTavish, clerk in} the Navy Department, and a resident of | this city for the past 20 years, died | at the home of her sister, Mrs. D. A Edwards, 1008 Massachusetts avenue | northeast, last night, after a short ill- @ ness. Miss McTavish was a native of New York and had lived for several years in Saginaw, Mich,, before coming ta @ this city. | Funeral services will be conducted i the Holy Comforter Catholic Church | ‘Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock. In. ferment will be in Mount Olivet, Ceme- ery. RILEY FUN.ERAL HELD. Widow of Civil War Veteran Dies | | Visiting Relatives. Funeral services for Mrs. Sallie J. Riley, who died Thursday while visiting relatives in Greensboro, N. C.. were con- ducted at her residence, 2005 Kearne: street northeast, today. Interment was in_Arlington Cemetery. Mrs. Riley, who was 74 years old. was the widow of Richard Ridgely Riley, veteran of the Civil and Spanish-Amer- | ican Wars. She was a native of North Carolina and came to this city with her father, the late Dr. Benjamin Cooke. Wilkins Tea is of the same fine quality Y W hether yourent / or whether you buy, You pay for the home you ceeupy.” -Warren - | A\'OTHER year and with it“another joyous opportunity is afforded us to wish our friends A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR ARTHUR J. SUNDLUN Treasurer of.oAalindne. 36 Years at AporeH Kann President JEWELERS 935 F Street prarivumsuirus Thirty-siz years at the same address The Finest Dairy Laboratory in Washington This is the laboratory where Chest- nut Farms Milk is tested by our own experts so that we can a'ways give you the best milk. It is equipment such as this that keeps Chestnut Farms Dairy the finest in Washington. i} i mlhk ,gflugf @lestrut Farms = Potomac 4000 Distributors of Walker-Gordon Acidophilus Mil brings on 365 more days t> pay in- terest to the people whb are pros- P'IV.\H." Yours, 1