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The Washington times., 1928-12-13
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WARREN

NEW YORK. Dec. 13 GINS
Police Commissioners Joseph a. War
rem sent his resignation OF Mayor
Walker. who has returned II as url-
satisfactory. It was learned To-Day
at city Hall. The resignation was
to take effect at noon Saturday.
Warren sent his resignation tn,
city Hall yesterday, shortly after
denying ne would take such q step,
because of criticism directed at him
ii connection with the Rcthstein
case.
WhaIen Favored
Grover Vhalen, chairman Of
the mayor reception committee, is
favored to succeed Warren if he
can IS induced to give &, his
500 900 b year position as general
manager Of the John WahanzalEer
store, iii New York. for the $40, 900
police comnlissiO iOnef Job.
Questioning Of Bridget Fahey, cham.
bermaid 1t the Park Central Hotel
here where Arnold RothsteiSl was
shot on the night OF November a
today featured the iflVeStiga ration into
the Staying Of the master gambler.
District Attorney Jcgab BantOfl was
to grill the maid concerning her
utterance in court yesterday that
she knew who killed Rot1lstein and
twas going to squeal on him.
The exact status of the chamber
maid has been sl1rouded IN mystery
since she was detained as q ma
teriaI witness. AT that time II was
said she had seen several men pass
in and out Or Room 304 on the night
Of the shooting. ana was being held
in jail because threats had been
made against her life, presumably
by iends OF the murderer.
Asks 70 Be Freed
Later, however, the woman de-
cIared she was being held against
her viii. and late yesterday she
sought her freedom IN court on q
writ or habeus corpus.
With her Celtic anniability soured
by her involuntary Imprisonment
and the action cf Justice Wasser-
vogeI IN denying her application for
liberty, Miss FafSy turned to the
assistants of the district attorney
and shouted resentfu1ly.
II know who did st, and I'm going
to squeal on him. Some Of you
men offered me money to tell what
know, and / told you to run up
tree. George McManus Is one OF
my friends, and If he dies Ill die
with him.
Then she added, wistfulIy:
Il wish was back in Kerry"
The Washington times., 1928-12-13
ASKS CHANGE IN
BANK LAWS

Declaring that he now lacks au-
thority to enforce corrective meas
ures, Comptroller of the Currency
John w. Pole, in his annual re-
port to Congress yesterday, asked
for power to regulate savings banks
and trust companies in the Dis
trict of Columbia. and to enforce
such regulations through specific
penal provision.
THE laws of the District of
Columbia relating to banks need
revision" Comptroller Pole said,
and added that while he is not
prepared at this time to recon-
mend a new banking code for this
city, several amendments to the
law are necessary and should be
adopted by Congress.
There are in the District savings
banks or trust companies doing a
banking business at the present
time. according TO the report. Con.
gress has placed the general super.
vision and the examination of these
banks, which are not national banks,
under the Comptroller of the Cur.
rency. and such banks generally
advertise that they are under Fed
eral supervision.
Pole asks Congress to restrain
organizations doing business in this
city. not strictly of a banking or
fiduciary nature, from using in
their title the words. bank" or
trust company"
He holds the use of these desig-
nations by organizations not under
Federal supervision misleading to
the public" and requested that legis-
lation be passed prohibiting the
| practice.
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clubs and gave detailed figures on
costs Of fuel hangers. instructing
personnel upkeep and other items OF
expense.
The Cost Question
Declaring against government
subsidies for the clubs, she outlined
carefully worked out plan for self
support with figures on entrance
and membership fees balanced
against instructors salaries and NY
ing time pay.
The English government, in or
ganizing the clubs to promote in.
terest in practical aviation, sub
sidized them on the basis Of the
number Of persons taught to oper-
ate plane, but Lady Heath holds
that by charging a slightly larger
membership fee the club can elimt.
nate the subsidy.
In addition to providing ia greater
flying public, Lady Heath declares
the clubs promote true democracy.
Peers Of the realm and million
aires wives have shared the club
house, machines and instruction
with taxi-drivers, stenographers and
mechanics with entire agreement,
she said.
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300 To BE TOLD.
CHEST AIMS

Purposes. of the Community Chest
OF washington will be outlined 70
nearly 800 officers Of civic and
fraternal organizations at a lunch
con at the City Club at 1915 o'clocA
today.
A campaign for funds will be
staged late in January, when there
viii be several more organizations
added to the chest roster.
Frederic A. Delano, president;
Clarence A. Aspinwall secretary;
e. C. Graham, vice president: john
Poole, campaign chairman, Efvood
Street, director, and Morris Cafrttz
will speak at the luncheon,
The executive COMMITTEES yester
day admitted to membership 1S
organization. They are:
Washington Humane Society,"
George Barnett and John p. Heap;
Episcopal City Missions, George nv.
Dow; Child Welfare Society, Mrs
Louis Lehr and Caroline sweeney.
Episcopal Eye, Ear aud Throat
Hospital, Henry p. Blair and the
Rev. calvert e. Buck; the Animal
Rescue League, Mrs. Truman G..
Palmer and Miss N. r. Macomb:
American Legion, Association FOR
the Prevention OF tuberculosis,
Children's Country Home. Columbia
Hospital, Disabled American Vet
Grams. Episcopal Home for Children
Relief Society ard the
Home for Foundlings.
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MRS. KIRKNOOD
Staying RIAL
OPENS

NEW YORK, Dec. IS n.N.s).--
Taking of testimony was to begin
today in the Queens County Court.
Long Island City, in the trial of
Mrs. Frances K. Kirkwood, 50,
charged with manslaughter in the
death of her husband. The jury
was completed last night.
The State alleges Mrs. Kirkwood
stabbed her husband, DR.. Glenn
Kirkwood, veterinary surgeon, to
death on August Z, following q
quarrel.
Mrs. Kirkwood, who is pretty and
titian-haired, said she is eager to
get trial over with. Then" she
said, II can plan ray life again
If am acquitted.
"In justice to myself" she
added, 81 think should be ac-
quilted. But you can't always tell
about human nature. You cant
always tell what juries will do"
The young widow wears shining
black satin hat, a black satin dress
which has a vestee of rose and a
black coat. with a brown mink
collar.
Her young son by former mar
riage, Leo MacAvoy, is the defend.
ants chief consoler. Regarding the
boy she said:
MY son is a little man. He has
never mentioned this (the slaying)
to me. The boys father. my first
husband. is willing to do anything
he can to help me-"
The defense. as indicated by Dana
Wallace, who also defended the
late Mrs. Ruth Snyder in the same
courthouse, will be based on the
possibility of reasonable doubt.
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POLICE HUNTF5 J
BANDITS FNl
ARSE MI

NEW YORK. Dec. ia fINsE 49,
Police early today raidea an alleged
speakeasy in the Bronx formerly
owned By Joseph Noe. slain beer
runner, arrested eight men and
confiscated six pistols, 500 rounds
of shotgun anmuniticns 1900
rounds Of pistol ammunition. three
bullet-proof vests ana loaded ma.
chine gun.
Noe was slain IN q pistol duel
Just Off Broadway on October 1e.
Sawed-off shotguns were used BY
the seven or eight bandits who held
up bank truck in Ycnkers. =
suburb, yesterday. wounded two
men and fled toward New York
with $104.5O0 in cash.
Police were questioning the eight
men arrested this morning In an
effort to connect them with yester-
days sensational holdup.
YoNKERS, N. ", Dec. 13 C.N.s.l.
Police today expressed the belier
that James Nannery, escaped sing
Sing convict, may have been the
leader of the gang of seven or eight
bandits who held up q bank truck
in the heart of the business sec.
ton yesterday, wounded two men
and fled with $104,500 in cash.
They declared that Nannery was
known to be one OF the few Grim
inals in the metropolitan district
who work with sawed-off shotguns,
such as were used in holding up
the First National Bank truck.
Meanwhile New York police were
ransacking the underworld for the
gunmen, who headed for New York
in stolen automobiles after the rob-
berry.
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A&elQy 11CcttAt4 w III AAA-@eeS - II
on the light -airplane club movement,
said that while more people fly on
the other side of the Atlantic, the
average American knows more
about aIrplanes and flying, even
when he has never flown.
Everyone you meet here seems
to be informed on flying, and so
enthusiastic about it. / think it's
splendid, Z, she said. I'm Europe
those who have not flown generally
know nothing about planes"
We Are Air Minded
Interest in the light.airp1ane club
movement is easily stirred up here.
Lady Heath has found. This she
attributes to the t.airmindedness" Of
Americans.
Flying clubs at American uni
versities also meet with warm ap-
provaI from the holder of the female
altitude record. They are, she
believes, another manifestation of
the great and growing interest in
the plane as a means Of travel and
recreation.
Aiming to aid Americans in the
organization of such clubs, Lady
Heath, in her address before the
aeronautical conference, outlined
plans of procedure which have been
found most effective by the English
The Washington times., 1928-12-13
TACK SCORES
LAX CAMPAIGN
AVS
BY WILLIAM 5. NEAL
international News Services

Declaring that the country does
not want millionaire Congress. s.
Representative Loring M. Black Cd
Of New York today proposed drastic
amendments to the corrupt practices
act to safeguard the right of poor
man to become lawmaker for the
nation.
Rising campaign costs; he de-
clared, is steadily taking a toll of
poor members Of Congress and there
IL an increase Of wealthy carldi.
dates.
While the Senate frequently has
been referred to as rich mans
club the House has until the last
few years been heralded as the op-
portunity OF the poor public servant.
Changing conditions, the increased
population of congressional dis
tricts, higher living costs and lax
corrupt practices laws have all COM
bined to bring about the condition
which must now be faced, he said.
He would limit a Representatives .
campaign expense to $4,000.
seThe cost Of congressional cam
paiRning has become almost pro-
hibitive," he said. "As a result.
there is an increasing number Of
wealthy candidates running for
Congress.
Law Too Lax
"The present corrupt practices act
practically permits an unlimited
amount OF money to be spent in a
congressional campaign. This
should be changed so that no candi-
6of
for all purposes in q congressional
district.
Committees working in behalf Of
candidate should consolidate their
expense returns with that of d
candidate so that this limitation win
be observed.
I'VE do not want a millicnaIres'
Congress. The ambitions of worthy
men of moderate means should not
be stifled by the money OF ian
opponent" 80
Black pointed out that under the
present corrupt practices actfa4 Con-
gressional candidate must report ex-
pense for newspaper advertising and
bill posting, but that most every
thing else is exempt.
Among the exemptions, he said,
are printing, mailing of letters and
use of radio. 1t costs $4,000 fora
Congressional candidate,to write one
letter to every voter in the average
district, he said. =,
Black also advocated restriction of
the Congressional frank, under
which members of Congress can mail
campaign material free of charge. I
The Special House Campaign
Funds Investigating Committee,
Black divulged, already has consid.
cred the situation and may report
on it In connection with its report
on a Texas investigation.
The Washington times., 1928-12-13
Frank O. LOWden Set
To Back Hoover Plans

CHICAGO, Dec 13. Q.N.S.l.---
Frank o. Lowden. breaking silence
that has lasted since early in the
summer, was on record here today
as backing President-elect Herbert
Hoover.
In formal letter adressed to the
farm leaders gathered here for the
final session OF the American Farm
Bureau Federation, former Governor
Lowden urged farmers to support
letter was given the agricultural
the Illinois Agricultural Association.
The Washington times., 1928-12-13

The Classified rental columns always
offer q listing Of desirable apartment
vacancies 7. both furnished and un-
furnished. ~
The Washington times., 1928-12-13
Knox Artillery Trophy.
Awarded Battery T

The Knox trophy for the most
efficient unit OF field artillery in
the Army was yesterday awarded to
Battery "F' stationed at Fort
Bragg N. c., and commanded by
the Massachusetts organization of
the Sons of the American Revolu.
ton. The medal will be presented
to Captain Tisdale at the annual
banquet Of the society in Boston
in January.
The Washington times., 1928-12-13
MacfarIand Civic Unit
To Hold Open Night Fete

The Macfarland C m m u n i y
Center, Georgia Avenue and Web
ster Street Northwest, will hold an
t'open night" on Friday from 8 to
II 80.
There will be five hundred card
parties. athletic games, and dancing
with Lucille Reinbachs Orchestra.
The Washington times., 1928-12-13
University Society
is Put Under Ban

ANN ARBOR, Mich, Dec. ID
nN.s.).-The Sphinx, junior hon.
orary society at the University of
Michigan, today had been suspended
andefinitely as an organization.
The action resulted from an IN.
ycstigation by the senate committee
of student affairs after charges that
members and initiates of the society
were drunk at the initiation last
week when three students were
ecaided.
The Washington times., 1928-12-13
LadyH Heath Sees u S.
AS Air Minded
BY JOHN RANDOLPH
international Newa Seryice

The American man in the street much interested
iii and better posted aeronacs than his European counter
part Lady Mary Heath famous British ayatrx who at
tending the International Civil Aeronaucs Conference here
declared today.
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DRY ROW CROPS UP
IN NORTH CAROLINA
State Attorney General and
Anti-SaIoon Head Figure
in Argument.

BY the Associated Press.
/ RALEIGH N. c.. September H.
| Dennis G. Brummitt, State attorney
general. last night issued statement In
reply to F. Scott Mcbride, superin-
tendcnt of the Anti-Saloon League. who
yesterday declared a charge by Brum-
mitt in campaign speech that the
Anti-Saloon League was IAN adjunct
of the Republican party" was without
| foundation in fact" in which he said
Mcbride had pledged support for
Hoover before the Democratic platform
had been adopted. or Smith nominated.
TIL" attorney general said it was
possible he was lin error in regard to
the previous political preferences of
some of those on the national board of
the Anti-Saloon League" He had said
in his speech only one member of the
board had ever claimed to be a Demo-
crat"
In my speech of September T." he
said in part. Il denounced the whisper
ing campaign now in the open. charg-
ing AL Smith with drunkenness or
drinking.
LAS to the present political preferences
of members of the national board of
the Anti-Saloon League, 1, in common
with many others, seek further infor-
nation from DR.. Mcbride. DR.. Nc
Bride must know that the Democratic
platform makes no declaration for or
against prohibition.
Further. did not DR.. Mcbride before
the Houston platform had been adopted.
or the Democratic candidate nominated.
declare that he would support Hoover?
And If so. did he not by that act at
tempt to forestall the actions Of the
Anti-Saloon League and commit it to
the Republican party?"
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Time. working its potent power on
I Arlingtons hills across the Potomac
River, has brought down from its So
| wear watch in front Of the Lee Mansion
| the towering flagstaff which carried
at its head where all might see the
American flag. and silently ended for
all time a controversy over this historic
landmark
The staff. doomed by corrosion which
| weakened the iron piping ct its base
had become menace which threatened
to collapse during the next high wind
perhaps with tragic results. The decay
of the metal had progressed beyond the
stage of repair and so. on orders
emanatlng from the office of the Quar-
termaster Corps. U. S. A., in charge of
the cemetery reservation. the 100-f0ot
staff was taken down several days ago.
For many years sectional contention
conferred about the old staff. The Sons
and Daughters of the Confederacy OBJ
jected to the breaking out OF the Amer
lean flag at it's head. the flag that was
the banner of the North. while Gen.
Lee whose mansion lay at the staff 5
feet, followed the Stars and Bars in
the States conflict. The Grand Army
of the Republic. on the other hand,
fought for the retention of the staff.
Other persons sought to have the pole
removed for purely esthetic reasons.
The Fine Arts Commission in 1925
recommended the removal of the stafT
because, it explained, the old pole did
not harmonic with the beauty Of the
mansion and landscape. The War De-
partment approved the recommendation
and executed contract with local
IF tn
position III front of the house OF the
commandant of the reservation.
A storm of protest arose immediately
when the Grand Army of the Republic
renewed its battle for the prolonged life
of the staff. So virile was the objection
to its removal that John W. Weeks. then
Secretary of War. ordered the removal
contract Cancelled and the staff I'M
molested
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Will Rogers
!. Says:

NEW YORK.-Got here just In
time to see the Babe win his own
game,
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$4,000 POSTAL THEFT
CASE ON AT DANvILLE
Government Offers Evidence
Against Colored Porter Charged
With Taking Pouch at Station.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
DANVILLE. Va, September 12.-The
Government today began introducing
evidence in the Federal Court trial OF
Spencer McLelland, colored porter
charged with the theft here last Christ
mas of $4,000 in currency which wae
in mail pouch at the station. The
Government traced the money pouch to
Danville from Richmond through post
Office and railway clerks
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porter who removed pouches from a
truck to a platform where the money
was first missed. Three other coloreG
men are under indictment and the
Government claims to have recovered
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r AKGEST among the units yet com.
pleted in this select apartment home
- colony, the opening of the Sedgwick
Street building has aroused wide com.
ment and has drawn many interested guests
to the MODEL HOME.
The development of this unique community
has now reached stage where it is possible
TO apprehend more accurately the MAGNITUDE
and beauty Of the operation, and more espe.
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Farewell Reception Planned.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CLARENDON. Va, September 12.-
Plans for farewell reception to Rev
Edwin Johnston. assistant pastor OF ST
Charles Catholic Church, who has beer
transferred to Newport News Va. were
made at a meeting last night of tbs
Holv Name Society of the church. A
committee was appointed to confer with
the women of the parish. Rev. Mr.
Johnston leaves for his new post Sep
TENDER 20. Thomas j. Crack. Frank
Massey. Samuel G. Smith and John T
Flynn were elected delegates to the do
cesar convention.
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NORTH CAROLINAN NAMED
BY FARMER-LAB0RlTES
DR.. Henry @. Alexander Gets Vice
Presidential Nomination
of PARTY.

BY the Associated Press
KANSAS CITY, September 12.-Dr.
Henry Quincy Alexander of North
Carolina is the Farmer-Labor party's
nominee for the vice presidency.
Col Frank E. Webb of San Fran
cisco is the presidential nominee, hav-
ing been chosen at a meeting of the
executive committee of the party here
last week.
Senator Reed of Missouri was nameo
as Webb's running mate. but en-
phatically declined the nomination. The
executive committee then turned to
DR.. Alexander. who is former member
of the North Carolina Legislature and
president of the Farmers Union IN
chat State.
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cially the gardens which surround the several
buildings. These latter constitute distinct
feature of the colony. and are without par.
allel in or around Washington.
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scaped grounds such as these, and the average
family is loath indeed to consider the troubles
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50-Year-Old Sentinel at Arlington. NJ.
clus of Sectional Controversy, Taken
Down by War Department Order.

The question confronting the officers
in charge Of the reservation now is
whether another slaff will BE- erected
in the place of the venerable pole