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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-27

Spanish Dressing Tor Head Lettuce
One teaspoon salt. IA teaspoon
paprika. IA mustard. Ia teaspoon
celery salt. 2 tablespoons chilli sauce.
2 tablespoons catsup. 4 tablespoons
vinegar. Ia cup salad oil, / table
spoon chopped onion.
Mix the ingredients in a bottle.
Cork tightly and shake for two min
utes. Chill and when ready to serve.
shake for one minute.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-12
BLIND MAN LEAPS
+. 3FLOORS TO DEATH
Benjamin Witt, 70, Patient
at Hebrew Home, Takes
Own Life.

Eluding the grasp of his wife, who
sought to restrain him, Benjamin Witt
20 years old, blind patient of the He
brew Home for the Aged, threw himself
from a third-f1oor balcony early today
and was almost instantly killed when
he fell on the lawn in front Of the
home, at 1125 Spring road.
Through an interpreter, Mrs. Witt,
who was unable to speak English, in
formed Coroner j. Ramsay hewitt that
her husband attempted to leap from
the balcony about o'clock this morn
ing, but that she was able to Illustrate
this attempt and persuade him to re-
turn to bed. He later got up. however
and made his way to the edge of the
balcony from their sleeping quarters on
the third floor. and the woman, she told
the coroner, followed and reached his
side in time to grasp hold of him. The
man succeeded in freeing himself and
jumped over a high iron railing sur
rounding the balcony.
After conference this morning with
the wife and authorities Of the insti-
tuition, who said that Witt had been
mentally Ill since his commitment about
month ago, Coroner hewitt issued q
certificate of suicide in the case.
Witt was known to have been de-
spondent because of his falling eyesight
He was almost totally blind.
Funeral services will be held this aft
ernoon at o'clock at the DanzanSky
chapel, at 1901 Fourteenth street. Mr.
Witt was a resident of Washington and
he is survived by four sons and a daugh-
ter here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-12
WILL SEEK $4,000
FOR CUP REGATTA
Power Boat Association to
Ask Fund at Meeting
Tomorrow.

A special organization set up by the
Chesapeake and Potomac Power Boat
Association. sponsor of the Presidents
Cup Regatta on the Potomac River,
will undertake the task Of raising the
$4,000 necessary to defray the ex-
penses of the speed-boat classic, at a
meeting tomorrow in the Willard Hotel
The initial meeting will be attended
by the committee in charge OF the
drive and will include the three vice
chairmen of the general regatta COM
mittee. These are Maj. Gen. Anton
Stephan, president of the Merchants
and Manufacturers Association; Luther
Linkins, member of the Board OF Trade
and Roy Sexton, an officer OF the
power boat association. A committee
of Chamber of Commerce members,
appointed by Charles w. Darr, presi-
dent, also will aid in the campaign Tor
funds.
The Presidents Cup Regatta is one
of the five major water events in this
country and, since it has the official
eanction of the American Power Boat
in raising the necessary funds, accord
Association, little difficulty is expected
ing to L. Gordon Leech, secretary OF
the association.
Plans now are under way to include
an "all States" race in the regatta this
year. Mr.. Leech is communicating
with every speed-boat owner Of record
in order to ascertain whether a suf-
ficient number of boats would be avail
able to warrant this race.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-12
Hoodluns Break in
Grocery Store and
Litter Inside Walls
Eggs, Butter, Meat, Sugar,
Coffee Hurled Wildly
by Invaders.

Somebody went on grocery orgy last
night in the American Stores branch
at 739 North Capitol street, and when
store officials reported for work this
morning they found the place looking
like one big egg omelet, with trim
mings.
From the appearance of the store,
the egg battle of the century must
have taken place there last night.
Crates Of eggs had been broken open
and the contents draped over the walls,
windows, counters and merchandise
Sugar bags had been ripped down the
side and the sugar thrown in all di-
rections. Other bags Of sugar had
been emptied into the coffee bins and
vice versa. Butter had been Scooped
from tubs and hurled in juicy hunks
at the ceiling and way points.
An examination Of the meat depart
ment disclosed that choice halves OF
beef, tender legs Of lamb and Succulent
loins of pork had been chopped with
cleavers and hacked with saws, for no
good reason at all.
The damage looked appalling to the
employees when they first entered the
store, but after several hours of ex-
erciSe with broomS and mopS and
sponges it was agreed that the loss
would not exceed 500 in the estimation
of American Stores Co. officials. Nc
money was stolen. Entrance was gained
through the roof.
"Just hoodlums," one Of the officials
declared. Its the sixth or seventh
time they've broken into that store and
done things like that, and so far the
police have been unable to find those
responsible. We've asked them to gel
busy again."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-12
IS ROBBER|ES NET
$3.50 FOR WEEK END
Unlocked Safe in Lunchroom
Yields $80-TaiIor
a Victim.

Eighteen robberies were reported to
the police over the week end, amount
ing to $38975. The greatest amount
stolen was $50, taken from an unlocked
safe in the Goodacre Lunchroom, at
New York avenue and Twelfth street,
reported by the manager. Otto Mathis.
Burglars gained access to the tailor
ing establishment of Edward r. Odor by
the removal of window pane. Two
watches valued at $99 were taken. The
homes of Ola Hawkins and Louis
Daniels, living at 1918 and 2311 Ontario
road. respectively, were entered and
robbed of cash amounting to So
Mrs. Allen Rhind, proprietress of the
Court House Coffee Shop, reported loss
of So in cash and So worth of cigarettes.
William G. Smith, 2130 Tenth street,
and Mrs. Elizabeth Wood. apartment
408, 1923 Columbia road. were other vic
Tins of week end burglars. The form
er's tailoring establishment was robbed
of clothing valued at $40, while the
latter told of the taking of $40 from a
pocketbook
Small sums of cash. wearing apparel,
automobile tires, smoking materials, IS
gallons of oil. bathing suits and a razor
blade were mentioned in other reports
as having been stolen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-12
WEEK END FIGHTS
PUT 5 IN HOSPITAL
Charles Hodges, As, of 1888 Irving
Street, Among Those Reported
to Have Received Injuries.

Eight persons, whites and 5 colored,
are in hospitals as the result of fights
over the week end.
Charles Hodges, As years old, 1888
Irving street, was treated at Garfield
Hospital for decorations Of the scalp,
face. shoulders and hand Police re-
ported his wounds were received while
fighting in his Office. at 1888 Fourteenth
street.
Charles Shymansky. 26 years old, 4O6
Virginia avenue southeast, appeared at
Casualty Hospital about o'clock yes.
terday morning and was treated for a
scalp wound. He had been struck with
brick while engaged in an alteration
at Seventh and E streets southeast, po-
lice reported, with Arundel Robinson, II
years old, of sol Seventh street south
east. Robinson was held by the police
for investigation.
Lawrence Wilson Peden. % years old,
sos Somerset street, while engaged in
terday morning, received a painful in
jury to his hand, when he thrust 1t
through glass panel of a door. His
wound was dressed at Walter Reed Hos
pital
Charles Smith, colored, 10 years old.
716 street, was cut with razor when
attacked by four unidentified colored
men at Eighth and p streets. He re-
ceived flrst-aid at Freedmen's Hospi-
tai and went home.
Four other colored victims Of week
end difficulties were reported as Terry
Lisley. 26 years, 629 Division avenue
northeast; John Christian, 81 years.
1920 Donaldson place; John Butler, %
years, 1884 First street southwest, and
William Williams, q, SO G street
southwest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-12
PROGRESS IS MADE
IN MOSQUITO WAR
Approximately 5000 Breed
Places Being Sprayed With
Oil Solution.

With considerable qualification, off,
Gals Of the Public Health Service made
known today that the quinquefasciatius
and pipiens are not nearly SO numerous
as month ago. meaning that fewer
persons in Washington are scratching
fewer mosquito bites.
Quinquefasciatius and pipiens are
the official designations for types OF
domestic mosquitoes. At the instance
House physician, the Public Health
Service and agencies Of the District
government began determined CAM
paign against the insects about two
weeks ago. Results have been crafty
ing, officials said today.
Catch Basins Sprayed.
Approximately 5000 catch basins in
the District. where mosquitoes breed In
stagnant water. are being sprayed with
an oil solution from four trucks made
available by the District sewer depart
ment. Each truck takes care Of about
$50 basins day, quart OF oil treat
ing IS basins. Under the sewer de-
partments supervision these basins, in
Potomac Park and parks throughout
the city and on construction jobs, are
reached once every eight days.
Washington and the District are on
the QlVl0lng line DeCWeen Ine naDllatS
of the two breeds of mosquitoes, officials
said today in urging cooperation on
the part of householders in the cam
paign to eliminate the insects. r. E..
Tarbett of the domestic quarantine
division of the Public Health Service,
said his Office and the Office of the
District Health Department would re-
ceive reports of any area where the
insects are especially bothersome and
undertake to have the area treated.
White House Conditions Improve.
Mr.. Tarbett is working under DR.. w.
F.. Draper, assistant surgeon general Of
the Public Health Service, in the cam
paign against mosquitoes The service
has the cooperation Of the Office of
Public Buildings and Public Parks, of
which Lieut.. Col. U. S. Grant, Sd, is
director, and DR.. w. G. Fowler, District
health officer.
Conditions at the White House, where
President Hoover and his family were
reported suffering from mosquitoes, pre-
sumably were materially improved after
catch basins found in the Treasury and
State Department Buildings were
treated carefully by oil spray.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-12
ROBERT CARTER WILSON
DIES AT RESIDENCE HERE

Robert Carter Wilson, 76 years old,
an employe for more than 40 years in
the Government Printing ONCE, died
at his home, GOT F street, early today
after an illness of three weeks. Mr..
Wilson was born at Elkton. Md, but
had resided in Washington for the last
Boyd Wilson, celebrated their golden
wedding anniversary last September.
In addition TO his widow, he Is sur
vived by three daughters. Mrs. William
F. Elliott; Mrs. Harry II. Willard. jr.,
and Mrs. Horace w. Hullinger, all Of
this city, and three granddaughter.
Funeral services will be held at his
home at 2:38 o'clock tomorrow. Inter-
ment will be In Rock Creek Cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-12
COMMITTEE BEGINS
STUDY OF ELEVATOR
PROVISIONS OF CODE
Recommendations for Mod.
ernizing Regulations to Be
Made to Col. Oehmann.
BUILDING INSPECTOR
FOR SEPARATE WORK
Office Would Have Supervision
Over Elevators in Buildings
Leased by U. S.

A thorough study of the technical
provisions of the Districts elevator regu-
lations, which are to be revised anc
divorced entirely from the building
code, was started today by a special
committee appointed for that purpose
by Col. John w. Oehmann, District
building inspector.
Changes in the administrative pro.
visions of the elevator regulations were
recommended several weeks ago by Col
Oehmann, and these are now under
consideration by the corporation coun-
sells Office where they were sent BY
direction of the Commissioners to de-
termine their legality. The technical
details Of the revised code were left
for the committee to work out.
Member Of Committee.
The committee, which met In Col
Oehmann's Office In the District Build
ing, is composed Of j. M. Brown, chief
elevator inspector; r. D. Smith, assist
ant elevator inspector; John H. Dickin-
son Of the Bureau of Standards, j. H.
Myerly, representing the Elevator Con-
Structors' Union; Julian NJ Winnemore
and A. H. Seal, representatives of ele-
vator companies. After its study of the
technical phases of the existing regu-
lations the committee will prepare q
report for Col. Oehmann containing
recommendations for changes which II
believes should be made to modernize
the regulations.
Col. Oehmann proposed a revision in
the code and its separation from the
building regulations primarily to pre-
clude another decision similar to that
OF Police Court Judge Schuldt in the
Wardman Construction Co. case, who
held the elevator regulations embodied
as they now are in the building code
are discriminatory. Certain modifica-
tons. however, were urged for simpli-
fication and Qualification.
Widens Inspectors Work.
Removal of the elevator regulations
from the building code. in Col Och
mann's opinion, will not only take them
from the purview of that code, but
also will give the building inspectors
office supervision over elevators in
buildings leased by Federal departments.
The building inspector does not have
supervision over Federal-owned build
ings, and the revised code is not in
tended to change the situation in this
respect.
The technical committee Is not ex-
pected to complete its work for three
or four weeks. BY that time the cor
poration counSels Office probably will
have its report on the legality of the
administrative phases Of the revised
code before the Commissioners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-12
HOOVER LEFT TURN
VIEWS INCREASE
A. A. A. Survey Shows 68.8
Per Cent of 4,975 Here
for Change.

Sentiment in Washington for chang
ing the present rotary left turn con-
tinues to increase as motorists register
their opinion with the District Of CO.
lumbia division of the American Au-
tomobile Association, and. regardless Of
the stand of traffic authorities, it is
clearly evident that car owners prefer
the Hoover standard left turn and uni
form traffic rules.
This statement was issued today by
Charles P. Clark, general manager of
the A. A. A., on the basis of returns
in the survey being conducted to aScer-
tain sentiment in the Capital with re-
gard to traffic rules. Mr.. Clark said
that 68.8 per cent of 4.975 motorists
have expressed themselves as favoring
the Hoover left turn in preference to
the rotary method now used and this
reflects the attitude Of car owners in
a convincing way.
For Uniform Rules.
Moreover. he continued, 96.2 per cent
of 4.846 motorists declared themselves
for uniform traffic rules in order that
Washington may have simplified traffic
regulations.
The A. A. A. executive asserted that
as the poll nearS the 5000 mark 1t con-
tinues to be apparent that the present
traffic rules are confusing even to resi-
dent motorists.
The question. did YOU know WASH
ington has two methods of making left
turns-one for controlled crossings and
one for uncontrolled crossings?" was
voluntarily answered by ALSO car own
ers and 5.4 per cent did not know two
methods are used in the city.
Mr.. Clark pointed out that 924 per
cent of 1890 motorists favor having one
rule at all crossings, whether controlled
or uncontrolled.
Visiting Motorists Views.
The statement continues: "An indi-
cation of the need for uniformity is
seen in the fact that $50 per cent of
351 visiting motorists did not know of
two methods for left turns, while 1873
per cent of them favored the Hoover
left turn.
"At the same time, 98.1 per cent of
these visitors from SO States and Cam
ada expressed the opinion that WASH
ington should have uniform traffic
rules and 94.4 per cent think one rule
should be in effect at all crossings.
while the sentiment of District of
Columbia motorists should be the prin-
cipal factor in formulating regulations
affecting them, the opinion of visitors
should not be ignored"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-12
THREE CHILDREN HURT
IN MlSHAPS AT PLAY
Two Suffer Broken Arms in Falls
Other Cut on Head
by Swing.

Three children were slightly injured
yesterday afternoon while at play. All
were treated at local hospitals and dis
charged.
Dorothy Mae Rock, 9 years old, 937
q street. sustained a broken arm when
she fell to the sidewalk while roller
skating near her home. Police Of No. 4
precinct reported the little girl was
thrown when her skates struck de-
feet in the pavement.
Struck by swing while playing in
the park near Hams Point, Selma
Katz, 6 years old, 4918 Ninth street,
suffered a minor scalp liberation, and
was taken to Emergency Hospital for
treatment.
Kenneth Wallace, years old. 507
East Capitol street, tripped and fell
while running across the street near
his home, sustaining a fractured left
arm. He was treated at Casualty Hos
pital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-12
FORECAST FOR TONIGHT
is SLIGHTLY COOLER
Two Men Overcome by Heat Dur
ing Yesterdays High Tenn
peratures.

1t will be a little cooler, or, as the
so warm" this afternoon and tonight.
The high temperatures yesterday re-
suited in two heat prostrations.
This afternoons highest tempera-
ture will be 80 degrees, as compared
with the 81 registered yesterday. To-
night the thermometer will show a
reading considerably below that point
Tomorrow afternoon the temperature
climb Is expected to halt at IS de-
grees. The Weather Bureau, how
ever, does not anticipate any appre-
ciably cooler weather in the near future.
Both of yesterdays victims of the
heat were men. John Durbin, IS years
old, of the 1900 block of Wisconsin
der arrest at the seventh precinct
station on a charge of drunkenness. He
was taken to the Georgetown Univer-
Sity Hospital for treatment. His con-
dition was not regarded as serious.
Enoch Barnes. colored, 81 years old,
Of 2118 L street. fell to the street at
Thirty-fourth and M streets about 4
o'clock yesterday afternoon. He also
was taken to the Georgetown Univer-
sity Hospital. where he was treated and
later sent home.
Two persons were overcome by the
heat today, one Of them reported to be
in a serious condition at Emergency
Hospital. Mrs. Myrtle Hastin, SO years
old, of 1414 street, who tainted while
shopping in the vicinity of Ninth street
and Pennsylvania avenue about 1890
o'clock, was removed to Emergency Hos
pital in the ambulance. She was still
unconscious late this afternoon. Her
condition was undetermined.
Hugh McCrory. 80 years old, of 202
e street collapsed at Sixth street and
Pennsylvania avenue shortly after noon
today as result of the heat. He was
removed to Emergency Hospital in the
ambulance and treated for a lacerated
lip sustained in the fall. He was not
seriously affected by the heat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-12
NEW MEDICAL OFFICER
ASSUMES DUTIES HERE
Mai. William o. Wetmore Relieves
Mai. s. NJ. Corbett in District
Department.

Mai. William o. Wetmore. the new
medical officer of the office of public
buildings and public parks and profess
sor of military science and tactics at
George Washington University. reported
today for duty to Lieut.. Col. y: s.
Grant, Sd, director of the office, follow
ing brief term of leave.
Maj. Wetmore is relieving Maj: s:
M. Corbett, also Of the Army Medical
Corps, who will go on duty at San
Antonio, Tex, in few weeks. Maj.
Wetmore is brother of James A. Wet.
more, acting supervising architect Of
the Treasury Department. which has
charge of the Federal building program
in the triangle.
Born in Iowa May II. 1874, Maj.
Wetmore enlisted in the Navy July IL,
1895. Later he was in the Public
Health Service and became a first lieu
tenant in the medical section Of the
Oficers' Reserve Corps Of the Army in
June, 1917. He obtained his degree
as a doctor Of medicine from the CO.
lumbar University here, now George
Washington University.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-12
FIVE ARE INJURED
IN WRECK OF AUTO
Accident Near CenterviIIe
ResuIts.in Serious Injury
of Two D. c. Men.

Five persons were injured, two seri-
ously, in an automobile accident shortly
after midnight last night near Center
vile, Va. All were brought to George
town University Hospital by passing
motorists.
william Lane, 49C3 Wisconsin avenue
sustained a fractured leg and arm and
Kinnard. colored. 80. of 1920 Connect
cut vaenue. received scalp decorations
and several broken ribs.
James A. Donaldson, 43, OF 4406 Grant
road, received lacerated arm and
dislocated shoulder, while Mrs. Rufus
Lenox 20, and her son, Melvin, 3, OF
1908 Wisconsin avenue, were treated for
minor decorations and bruises and re-
turned to their homes.
Driver Held After Crash.
Asa r. Peck, IS, of 2145 street, was
arrested yesterday and held in $1,000
bond at No. / precinct on a charge OF
leaving the scene of an accident with
out making his identity known. He
was picked up on a description fur
nished by Miss Clemencia A. Cause OF
College Park, Md, driver of an auto
mobile with which Peck's machine was
said to have collided, at Thirty-fourth
and P streets. Miss Virginia Spring
man. .4627 Ellicott street. a passenger In
the Cause machine, was slightly injured
The arrest was made by Detectives
Clarence Talley and Harry Cole of the
Central Bureau, who say Peck reported
his automobile stolen. The car was
later recovered by No. 8 precinct.
Says He Returned to Scene.
Peck told detectives he went back to
the scene of the accident, but became
frightened when Miss Cause spoke OF
calling the police and drove away. He
made bond shortly after his arrest,
which was effected while Peck was
driving an ice truck.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-12
BEAN SAYS BUSES
TO STAY AT DEPOT
Pennsylvania Avenue Terminal
Operators Manager Sets
Rumors at Rest.

Intercity buses operated by the Nit
ten Co., the Richmond, Fredericksburg
& Potomac and the Washington, Balti-
more & Annapolis will continue to make
use of the Interstate Bus Terminal at
1921 Pennsylvania avenue, 1t was stated
today by Capt. j. H. Bean, general man
ager of the Washington Motor Coach
Depot, operators of the Pennsylvania
avenue terminal.
The statement was issued to set at
rest reports that these buses would
operate from the new terminal estab-
lished for the Greyhound lines Of the
Motor Transit Management Co., from
1882 New York avenue, under pernis-
sion granted last week by the Public
Utilities Commission.
F. J. Moore, vice president Of the
Potomac Edison Co., has asked Capt.
Bean to announce that the Blue Ridge
lines have made no arrangements to
move from the Pennsylvania avenue
terminal, and the Pennsylvania Rail-
road, operating the p. r. T. and the
Mitten lines, also viii use the same
station.
Capt. Bean also states that a new
company, the Eastern Public Service
of Shenandoah Valley, has made ar
rangements to begin operating from the
Pennsylvania avenue terminal August
IA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-12
CONSULAR CHANGES.
Harris Is Transferred From Van
couver to Austria.

Recent changes in the United States
Foreign Service include the transfer of
Earnest L. Harris, Illinois. consul gen.
eral, from Vancouver, British Column
bia, to Vienna, Austria; Harold M. Col
Inns, Virginia, consul, from Nantes,
France, to Bahia, Brazil; Ely E. Palmer,
Rhode Island, consul general, from
Bucharest, Rumania, to Vancouver,
British Columbia; L. e. Thompson, jr.,
Colorado, vice consul, from the State
Department to Colombo, Ceylon; Eu-
gene M. Hinkle, New York, third Secre-
tary, from Lourenco Marques, South
Africa, to Constantinople, and Davis r.
Lewis. Illinois. vice consul, from Stoke
on-Trent, England. to Nantes, France.
Herbert w. Carlson, Massachusetts,,
has been appointed vice consul at Bar
ranquilla, Colombia, and Walter M.
Walsh, Colorado, as vice consul at
Windsor, Ontario.
William A. Hickey. Massachusetts,,
vice consul at Dundee, Scotland, has
resigned.