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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-18

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ling is not a new one except as it con-
Germs the Capital.
Trouble In st. Louis.
1--WE have had considerable trouble
in several cities, especially in st. Louis,
which seems to be the center of this
form of gambling, where attempts have
been made to bride officials of the
Weather Bureau to issue false temper
allure reports" William Weber, chief
clerk of the bureau, declared.
Mr.. Weber declared that in some
cities brides running as high as 81. 900
have been offered Weather Bureau ON
Gals for the issuance of false figures
supplied by persons anxious to make q
killing in the weather report gambling.
In st. Louis, he said, the situation
was such that the bureau made agree
ments with newspapers that the latter
were not to accept any reports from
the Weather Bureau that showed signs
perature figures while they were en-
route from the bureau to the news
paper offices in the hands Of copy boys
had been uncovered from time to time.
Regardless of the gambling on these
figures, We can't very well withhold
such important information from the
public" Mr.. Weber stated. M
Charged With Conspiracy.
In connection with the drive on
numbers" operators, It was announced
today that the alleged principals who
were arrested recently will be tried for
conspiracy to violate the gambling laws
of the District. Assistant United States
Attorney David A. Hart, who was re-
Gently appointed to take charge of the
prosecution for the Government, an
nounced that he would send the four
men accused as hackers in the gaming
to the grand jury tomorrow without a
preliminary hearing in the Police Court
to be tried under the conspiracy law.
He also announced that o large number
of lesser lights" who have been ar
rested recently would be used as wit
neSses.
Hart said that he came to this de-
cision after discussing the matter with
United States Attorney Rover and also
with Sergt. o. j. Lettern1an, who was
instrumental In rounding up" the men
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PROPERTY DAMAGE
. HEAVY IN VENTURA
Blaze Sweeps rs, 900 Acres,
With Losses Estimated at
I. More Than $3,O0O,O 900.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
VENTURA, Calf, September 49,
The mot disastrous fire in Ventura
County's history was snrrendering re-
luetantly today, leaving $4,000 acres
blaclzened in the triangular mountain
GUS oil field section bounded by Ventura
Olaf and Santa Paula. Damage stood
at between 100000 and $S,5oO,O0O
and one death was laid to the fire.
Flames still ragged near Santa Paula,
In Wheeler Canyon; Canada Larga. at
the head Of Santa Paula Canyon, and
In several smaller canyons near the
E.. L. Doheny mansino at Terndale,
where the blaze started two days ago
from q broken high-tension wire in
Sisar' Canyon.
Four hundred men were concen-
trating their efforts in Wheeler and
adjacent canyons and county fire
wArdens were hopeful that the flames
would be placed under control, barring
unforeseen shifts of wind. Property
destroyed included 1875 oil rigs outside
the main Ventura Avenue field, which
was not touched.
Scores Of Homes Burned.
Scores of homes were burned along
with scattered oil field equipment, and
many automobiles abandoned on i'm
paSSable roads by fleeing residents were
lost. Five small school buildings were
consumed.
The fire indirectly caused one death
Norman Beems, National Forest Service
ofnctal, riding a motor cycle along O
smoke choked highway, collided with q
f1re truck. He died in hospital. Seven
men were burned, more or less seri-
OusN. .~.
citrus groves and walnut orchards
suffered unestimated losses, as the heat
caused leaves to curl and fall and
unpicked fruit and nuts to drop.
Two hundred and fifty persons, chiefly
oil field workers and their families, were
homeless. Houses in the path of the
flames in many instances were erased
from the landscape, with only heaps of
ashes remaining. At other points por-
lions Of homes still were standing,
wills fallen. exposing fire-blackened
interiors and charred furniture.
Heavy ON Losses.
Eleven oil companies suffered the
most severe losses. The Capital Crude
Oil Co., with 80 oil rigs burned, was
hardest hit. Pan-American was the
second biggest loser, with Is rigs de-
stroyed. Eighty other derricks burned
were owned by the Union Oil Co.,
Wheeley Cannon Oil Co., California
Ventura Oil Co, Continental Oil Co.,
Metro Grande Oil Co., Santa Paula Oil
Co., Pyramid Oil Co., Sisar Oil Co. and
Ojai Oil Co.
Other fires in Southern California
were extinguiShed or under reduced
guard today. In Riverside County the
Temecula fire, for alleged starting of
which Pete Spadino, cattleman, was
in the Riverside County Jail, was
quenched by rain. Fire on the lower
slopes of San Jacinto Mountain was
controlled and being patrolled by a re-
duced force. Rain had stopped advances
Of fire in San Diego County.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-18
FINED
$4,000 BY COURT
Justice Siddons Renders De.
Cision After Hearing Testi-
mony in Oil Cases.

Harry M. Blackmer, missing million
aire key" witness In the Teapot Dome
oil case, was fined $4,000 in each of
two contempt of court cases yesterday
afternoon by Justice Frederick L. Sid
dons In District Supreme Court for his
failure to appear and give testimony
in response to subpoena. Costs were
likewise assessed against the defendant
and the special Government prosecu-
tors, Owen j. Roberts and Atlee Pom
creme, former United States Senator
from Ohio, agreed to accept q nominal
bond of $1,000 after George Gordon
Battle of New York, Blackmer's at
torney, served notice of an appeal. The
case, involving the constitutionality Of
the Walsh act, sponsored by the Mon
tana Senator, who conducted the Sen
ate probe of Teapot Dome, will likely
be fought out, finally, in the Supreme
Court Of the United States.
Warning Note Sounded.
Blackmer, who has been dubbed "a
man without a country" by reason Of
his eXpatriation and his lengthy resi-
dence in France, was held up by Jus
tice Siddons as a warning to persons
similarly disposed. who decline to
answer the invitation of their Govern
ment to testify. The 100000 in bonds,
belonging to Blackmer. seized by United
States Marshal Edgar c. Snyder and
deposited In the National Savings g.
Trust Co., Is to remain in the mar
shal'S custody, pending the outcome of
the appeal OF the case to the District
Court Of Appeals. II the higher courts
sustain Justice Siddons' ruling, the
100000 fine and costs will be deducted
from the 100000 and the balance re-
mitted to Blackmer.
Mr.. Roberts insisted that Blackmer
was the missing link in the Govern.
ment'S chain Of evidence in the oil
cases and his absence had considerably
hampered the prosecution of the cases
and put the United States to much
expense and trouble. Blackmer, as the
former president of the Midwest Refin-
ing Co., was summoned to appear III
the joint trial of Albert B. Fan, for
men Secretary of the Interior, and
Harry F. Sinclair, on charges of con-
spiracy In the leasing of Teapot Dome.
After q mistr1al had been declared,
and Blackmer again declined to honor
the subpoena issued.
Believed He Was Right.
Mr.. Battle. on behalf Of Blackmer,
commended that the testimony of his
client was not essential, that It was
duplicated and that the Walsh act was
unconstitutional and the proceedings
under it were likewise null and void
The first case resulted in q mistrial,
Mr.. Battle pointed out, so that the
testimony of his client would have been
of no avail. In arguing that the Gov
ernment's case was not jeopardized by
the absence of Blackmer, Mr.. Battle
said that his client simply did what
he thought he had a right to do and
was fortified in this course by the opin-
ions Of several attorneys of note.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-18
ONTARIO ELECTION
PLANS BEING LAID
Three Parties to Contest for Con-
troll on October Soon
servatives in Lead.
ny the Associated Press.

ny the Associated Press.
TORONTO, September 18.-Leaders
Of the three political parties in ontario
were preparing theri plans yesterday
for the general election which Premier
@. H. Ferguson announced last night
would be held on october 80.
Dissolution of the seventeenth LegiS-
iature was officially brought about yes
tefday. This was followed today by the
issuance of the premiers manifesto, in
which he promised a program OF ex-
pshsion.
THE standing oi the parties at the
time of dissolution was: Conservatives
75s Liberals, 16; Progressives, IL; indie
pendent Liberals, A.; United Farmers, 3;
vacancies, g:
reelected Premier Ferguson said
tke administration, in which no changes
wNre proposed. planned to devote con-
adorable attention to the development
al the vast mineral and agriculture re-
sources of Northern Ontario, and to
this end would assist in the expansion
Of settlers roads.
Legislation also would be brought
down to provide for the payment of a
cent bounty on iron ore. Further ex-
ploitation Of the districts mineral
wealth Is seen in the proposal to de.
veiop the Ignite deposits on the Abitioi
River, while various extensions OF the
TemiSkaming & Northern Ontario
Railway also are under consideration.
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Cigarette Abolition
VII Not Be W.C.T.U.
Task, Says Leader
Fighting Liquor Big
Enough Job, Mrs. Boole
Declares to CO-WOrkers.
BY the Associated Press.
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind.

BY the Associated Press.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, September 10.
The purpose of the Women's Chris
tan Temperance Union is abolition Of
intoxicants-not tobacco-declared Mrs.
Ella A. Boole, national president Of the
organization, who presided over an
executive meeting today in preparation
for the national convention which opens
here tomorrow.
mo organization can succeed with
more than one major purpose" she ex-
planned.
Mrs. Boole said the only way in which
the w. c. r. U. would attempt to curb
the use of tobacco will be by education
of the young.
II don't believe any one can object
to that" she said. II don't believe that
those who use tobacco really wish their
children to use it-and education may
prevent its spread"
Mrs. Boole expressed the opinion
that young people who drink liquor are
initiating their elders, and she did not
believe the young people can be
blamed.
Delegates to the convention began ar
irving today from all parts Of the coun-
try.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-18
STEVENSON THREATENED.

PORTLAND, Greg, September 18 Up.
Stevenson, little town of 500 inhabi-
tants, 80 miles northeast Of here on
the Washington bank of the Columbia
River, was the center of forest fire ac-
tivity in the Pacific Northwest today
Defeated on two other fronts, at Yacolt
in Washington and Estacada in Oregon,
80 miles north and 35 miles southeast
Of this city, respectively, the sweeping
red menace had swung around and was
advancing on Stevenson from the north,
east and west.
Stevenson was virtually isolated, fires
having burned out telephone and tele-
graph lines and halted traffic over the
North Bank Highway between that city
fighters were able to proceed to Steven
son by way of the Bridge Of the Gods
from Hood River, Greg, however.
Scores Of Fires Reported.
Scores of fires were reported burning
IN the vicinity of Stevenson, the closest
being about one mile west of the town.
Another was held in timber within a
stones throw of the Ryan-Allen saw
mill, two miles north of the village. The
volunteers from Hood River were fight
ing the latter blaze.
Property loss in the vicinity of Steven
son was said to approximate 100000
not including the destruction Of stand
ing timber.
Yacolt, seriously threatened Monday
night when fires swept perilously close
to the outskirts of the town, was de-
clared out of danger, but train OF
fiat cars was being kept handy to move
out the entire population, should an
emergency arise.
Estacada also seriously endangered
Monday when the La Dee fire in the
Mount Hood National Forest broke away
from 200 fighters after sweeping 10000
acres and destroying at least 10 farm
homes in the La Barre community, had
settled down to its normal business
routine today. The huge fire was said
to be completely under control
Forest officials at Vancouver, Wash,
estimated that the Dole fire, which Is
threatening Stevenson, has burned over
more than 10000 acres in Clark and
Skamania Counties. .-..,
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and oaxaca and President Portes Gil
have been asked BY local authorities to
rush relief to the inhabitants of Ell
Hule and other towns along the river,
where q serious food shortage exists.
No loss of life has been reported SO far.
Damage Is estimated at 100000, which
will 60 much higher If the flood does
not recede from the immense banana
plantations along the banks Of the Pap
aloapam within short time. If the
plants are submerged too long they will
rot, experts said yesterday, pointing out
this would set the district back for five
to ten years while new plants mature.
Plans are being considered now to
change the site Of FL Hule and other
towns along the river because OF flood
danger during the rainy season each
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-18
GERMAN NOBLE ANGERED J..
Army Officers Forbidden to Join
Aristocratic Organization.

BERLIN, September 10 D.-German
nobility has been stirred by q decree Of
defense Minister Wilhelm Groener pro-
hibiting membership by army and navy
offices of Adelsgenossenschaft las
ISOLATION Of aristocrats) whereby many
officers are forced to resign from that
As the decree Is based on the Law
for defense of the republic forbiddine
members of the army and navy to Join
political organizations and leagues, the
defense minister has officially designated
the aristocratic order as a political
organization. This was believed to be
the result of its publications. night
against the government and attacks or
Foreign Minister Gustav. Stresemann a.
well as its active participation In the
plebiscite movement against the young
plan.
ONCE are members OF the Gdelsgenos'
senschaft, It was believed likely that thu
foreign efice viii follow the example q
the defense naiuistzXs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-18
NtCARAGUAN OVERTURES
NOT BELIEVED POPULAR
By Cable to The star.

By Cable to The Star.
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, September 10.
The proposal of the President OF
Nicaragua to the governments OF Guate-
mala, FL Salvador, Honduras and Costa
Rica that each of the Central American
governments appoint minister plenipo-
Tertiary to a south American capital to
represent the joint interests of Central
America has been accepted by the gov-
eminent of Costa Rica, but it is not be-
lieved that the plan win meet the APP
proval Of the other Central American
republics.
The plan Of President Moncada Is be-
lieved to be another attempt TO form
the, Union of Central America The
last plan TO effect this union was frus-
trated by revolution in Guatemala
while representatives of that country,
Salvador and Honduras were organizing
the cabinet of the United Republic OF
Central America. This was In 1917
Since that time no move has been made
to further uniflcation.
President Moncada's proposal - mol
likely to gain much support from sew
eral of the Central American republics
because politicians who consider them
selves eligible for diplomatic posts ere
20 numerous that there are NOS enough
posts to 90 around eveh though eAen
legation represents only - ccmfxys
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-18
GOES TO CANAL POST.
Brig. Gen. G. D. Roberts Relieved
of Fort Eustis Command.

Brig Gen. Charles D. Roberts, has
been relieved from command of the
both Brigade at Fort Eustis, Va, and
Brigade in the Panama Canal Zone;
Brig. Gen. William M. Cruikshank, at
Quarry Heights. Panama Canal Zone.
has been assigned to the command of
the Second Coast Artillery district at
Fort Totten N. Y; the President has
accepted the designations Of Capt. Edgar
T. Anderson, Field Artillery, stationed
at Fort Sill, Okla, and First Lieut..
Victor e. Bertrandias, Air Corps at
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-18
PLAN Benefit TODAY.

The fun fete, which, was to have been
held at wisconsin and Nebraska ave-
nues, for the benefit of ct. Columbia's
Episcopal Church. postponed last night
by the heavy rains, will be resumed to-
day, at $50 o'clock. and will continue
through Saturday. The Ladies' Aid took
shelter in the Junior 0. u. A. M. Hall.
at Wisconsin avenue and Windon place,
where dinner was served to $50 persons
The Boys Independent Band will play
this evening from 8 to 1880.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-18

Santa Monica, Calf; Capt. Arthur L.
Lavery, Judge Advocate Generals
Department, has been detailed a. o
student at the Harvard University Law
School. Cambridge, Mass; Capt.
Clarence E. Brand, and First Lieut..
Warrant Officer Ludwig Seitz, band
leader, 65th Infantry at San Juan P.
r. and Warrant Officer George A..
Horton, band leader 18th Engineers at
Fort Humphreys, Va, have been ordered
to exchange stations and duties: Capt.
Coleman F. Driver, Coast Artillery
Corps at San Francisco has been order
ed to his home for retirement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-18
Neighborly Reciprocity.

Our neighbors to the north took from
Us last year goods valued at 1895 ,02S:-
26i, and sent US $500, 246, 900, which Is
quite 3 considerable increase over pre-
ltnus yeAxs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-18

year. There L. o considerable Ameri-
can investment in the FL Hule district
In banana plantation development.
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FLOOD MENACES BANANA
PLANTATIONS IN MEXICO
Ell Hule Is Inundated and State
ana Government officials Have
Been Asked to Aid.
BY Cable to The star.

BY Cable to The star.
VERA CRUZ, Mexico, September l8:
The greater part of the town OF FL
Hule L. under eight feet Of water fol-
lowing the overflow of the Papaloapam
River yesterday. Rains which have been
falling since the middle Of last week are
continuing, increasing the overflow,
which now covers large territory. The
governors Of the states Of Vera Cruz
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-18

There are now 1926 motion-picture
theaters in the United Kingdom.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-18
HARD-PRESSED RING
OF GAMBLERS REPORTED
USING WEATHER FIGURES
ling is not a new one except as it {
Germs the Capital.

Continued From First Page)
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Noteworthy Savings on Home Remedies

$1.2O Sal Hepatica ...,..... CSC
$1.00 Squibb's Mineral Oil. =. CSC
SOC Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. .39c
Soc Unguentine Ointment. .42c
$1.25 Veracolate Tablets, 1905. .83c
$1.OO Waterbury Compound. :. .69c
75c Wyeth's Collyrium. SEC
$1.0O Zonite Antiseptic. =. ..63c
$1.25 Absorbine Junior. !. .83c
SOC Buffers Rheumatic Remedy. .42c
New Britain herald., 1929-10-22
BRIDGE AT ARM0RY . FOR FREE BED FUND
HoSCpital Nurses and AIuDlnae
 Arrange Social Function

Sponsored by group Of gradu- ates of the New Britain General hospital nurses training school and backed by the alumnae body, bridge and whist party will take place Friday night at s o'clock at the state armory on Arch street the entire proceeds to be given to the hospital free bed fund.
 Assurance has already been given by many bridge clubs in this city and by nurses alumnae organiza- tons in nearby communities that they will be present in a body. With the expected cooperation of the gen. oral public of this city, the commit tee arranging for the event is pre- pairing for what is expected 10 be the largest card party ever held here.
 The free bed fund makes possible hospitalization with all profcssion- al ConvenienCcs for persons who might otherwise be deprived of this necessity because of financial con- ditions. This fund is maintained through contributions and the pro cecds of functions such as the one planned for Friday night.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-22
GRAND THEATER. HARTFORD

The praises accorded 10 some shows, generally considered above the average, scmS like the provcrbial drop in the bucket as compared with the high sounding phrases mctcd out to the "Parisian Flappers" which opened yesterday with a popular matinee at Hartfords Grand thcatcr. For some time past there has been steady inquiry at the box office in that town regarding the playing dates of this Mutual Burlesque scn- sation and the good news that it has opened at the Grand should be q sig nal for an outpouring of fans in this vicinity.
 Jean I}odinc, Harry Morris and George Leon are only three Of the outstanding stars employed in Par isian Flappers' and just to fill the 1anS' cup of joy to Oycrflowing an nouncemant is made that Opal Tay- lor an outstanding fayorite in these parts will he presented at every per 1ormancc in some sensational Spe- claltlcS. For the benefit of those who haven't seen Miss Taylor on her previous appearances at the Hart ford laugh hub it is only necessary to state that she invariably brings the house down with her vivid per Sonallty, unusual dancing ability and her above average pulchritudc. Lit orally Miss Taylor is almost show m herself and theatergOcrs should be delighted with the good news that this star will grace the footboards at the Grand for the remainder of the week, Performances arc at 2;15 and Sis daily with the mat ino"s continuing 10 ho nightly popu- lar with the fair sex.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-22
FOUR FEATHERS" AT CAPITOL

Keeping their extras in camp after payday was one of the big tasks that confronted Ernest B. Schocdsack and Merriam C. Cooper, co-drcctors of "The Four Feathers" during the year they spent in the African wild crneSs making the location scenes of the production.
 The "eXtras" who appear in this production are largely Fuzzy Wuzzys the first class fighting men" made famous in song and story by Rud- yard Kipling, chiefly because of their feat of breaking the British square" " an almost invulnerable military for nation.
 Given their pay, they at once sought q place to spend it. For the purpose of keeping their players on the job, and not for any material gain, Cooper and Schoedsack carried trading post with them, in order that the native warriors might not have to wander afield to obtain the objects of their desire.
 Cloth, beads, nose pins, tobacco, colorcd paper and other items were included in the stock of the portable | trading post.
 The picture, which was voted by critics one of the greatest action- thriller-speCtacIes of 1929, is at the Capitol today and Wednesday.
 On Thursday for the balance of the week the Capitol will offer double talking features presenting Monte Blue and Davey Lee in Skin Deep and William Collier, Jr., and , Ruth Taylor in "Thc College Co., quettc"
 Beginning Sunday for an entire week the Capitol will present Moran and Mack, the two black crows in their first talking picture, "Why Bring That Up?"
New Britain herald., 1929-10-22
SEVERAL HURT IN
 HOSIERY MILL RIOT
Ipswich Strikers and Workers
 Clash at Gates

Gloucester, Mass, Oct. 22 NP)- }ricks and stones were hurled and two automobiles were damaged early today in a demonstration at the Ipswich Hosiery mills, where a strike has been in progress for four months.
 According to police. the trouble started when 25 strikers gathered near the plant in which a night shift of strike breakers was at work. Several strike breakers were report ed to have suffered minor injuries as result of the bombardmcnt Of rocks and bricks which shattered windows.
 A squad of police was hurried 10 the scene, but before it arrived those participating in the demon straton had fled.
 Today's demonstration was one of several which have occurred since omploycs of the mills went on strike last June, demanding waga increases.