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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-07
WILBUR AND PARTY
Off TO COLORADO
Oil Conference of Governors
to Open With Federal
Representation.
Ry the Associated Press.

BE- the Associated Press
Representatives of the Federal Gov
eminent, headed by Secretary Wilbur
left today for Colorado Springs to at
tend the governors conference called by
President Hoover to consider the posi-
bility of eliminating waste in the oil in
dustry through a compact among the
principal oil-producing States.
Secretary Wilbur conferred at some
length with President Hoover before
leaving. and also had several conferences
with Commissioner Moore of the Cen
eral Land Office.
While the general outlook for a sue
cessful conference was considered good,
the Secretary left behind a suit in the
District of Columbia Supreme Court f1led
by Ethel Molennan of McKitterick,
Calf, who is seeking to force the In
terror Department to grant her applica-
ton to prospect for oil and gas on Gov
eminent land. Her application pre-
viously had been sent back along with
similar requests from approximately
5000 others.
To Assist in Compact.
The Petroleum Institute and the large
oil companies who are associated with
it have voted to assist the Government
ply reasonably in all States. but smaller
operators and independent producers
have been actively opposed to the pro-
posal. Many of them. through their or
carnations. have said it would put the
small oil producer out of business and
favored the larger oil companies.
The independent producers, who have
been invited to attend the conference,
already have opened headquarters in
al (n irwin tn lNof no
pact. They contend that tariff on oil
of petroleum in the country, claiming
that it would shut out approximately
75.000,000 barrels year
Since Inauguration of President Hoo
ver's conservation policy. the Interior
Department has Cancelled permits and
applications for permits in every State
in the West The governors and con-
gressional representatives of these States
have entered vigorous protests against
the policy. holding that it was Gripping
the major business in their section.
$4,000 Cases Handled.
Since March IL the department has
haidle $4,000 cases, canoeing permits
and returning applications in approx
mately 5000 of them. Holders of the
other 10000 have been ordered to show
cause why they should not be Cancelled.
The Petroleum Institute, meanwhile,
has outlined to the Federal Oil Conssr-
walton Board policy of curtallment,
which the oil industry itself wished to
put into effect along with the Govern
ment program. The institute specifically
asked the board to approve voluntary
agreement among the oil companies which
would limit 1929 production to the 1928
level. Attorney General Mitchell found,
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however. that the board had no power
to approve or disapprove the plan and
indicated that it would be in violation Of
antitrust laws.
The suggestion was then made by
Secretary Wilbur that the plan could
be effected through a State compact,
which would limit production at the
wells The plan which he outlined was
agreed to by the institute and President
Hoover then called the conference Of
governors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-03
FOREIGN MOVIES IRK
FRENCH AUTHORITIES
Importations of Seven Productions
for Every One From Native
Talent Hurts Pride.

PARIS @.-France, importing seven
movies for every one she produces, feels
she ought to be among the dominant
countries in films because a Frenchman,
Lumiere, invented the first Pickering
picture.
American supremacy in the industry
is SO obvious that 1t Is unquestioned, but
there is feveriSh search here for a
method that will free France from abb
Solute dependence on foreign films. Ad-
mittedly, the way has not yet been
found.
Some of those who discuss the SUBJ
ject in technical magazines ask picture
men why they don't follow Americas
lead, riSking money to make good pic
lures, presenting them in good houses
and advertising their wares. 1t is OBJ
served that only z per cent of French
people go to the movies, while Ameri-
cans are credited with being 80 per
cent picture fans.
France last year made only "a pic
lures and bought abroad 68l, more than
three-fourths of them from the United
States. Germany contributed 1872 films
and was Americas only serious Compel
itor.
America is described as having IS
times as much money invested in movies
as mas France, employing 40 times as
many people and getting at the movie
box Office rs times as much money in
6 times as many theaters. 1t is con-
cluded that a few people do a lot of
shouting about the movie business here,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-03

Special Dispatch to TIL star.
ROCKVILLE, Md, May 3.-The right
of residents of Maryland to operate in
the State automobiles belonging to their
District of Columbia employers without
Maryland tags was argued before Judges
Robert B. Peter and John S. Newman
in the Circuit Court here yesterday, as
was the question as to whether SUCH
operators should have Maryland chauf-
feur permits.
1t was agreed that whatever reci-
procity, if any, exists between Maryland
and the District of Columbia might
have important bearing on the questions
and there was an understanding that
States Attorney Robert Peter would
ascertain from Gov. Ritchie the exact
terms of such reciprocal arrangement
for the guidance of the court. Decision
was, therefore, reserved.
The arguments we're in four recently
instituted test cases, in which T. Brooke
Amiss, ir., of Chevy. Chase, an employe
of Galliher & Huguely of Washington,
and Robert F. Carter of Garrett Park
and Kenenth Macintosh of Takoma
Park, this county, both employed by the
Potomac Electric Power Co. o. Wash,
ington. were fined by Judge Samuel
Riggs in the Police Court here for not
having Maryland license tags on their
employers cars, which they were in the
habit of operating in this county. Mac
Intosh was also fined for not having a
Maryland chauffeur's license. The 9TH
ers have such permits.
Tried In Police Court.
The cases were tried in the Police
Court on an agreed statements OF facts
and following Judge Riggs decisions
appeals we're noted and the same state
ments. of course, were sent up for con-
sideration by the Circuit Court.
Amiss' use of his employers car in
Guided driving it to his Montgomery
county home at night and returning TO
the city in the morning and for business
of his employers back in Maryland and
the District of Columbia, as well as for
his own business or pleasure in both
jurisdictions. ..
Carter, the statement showed, used
the electric company'S a in both
Maryland and the District for the COM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-03
MASS MEETING TO BE HELD.
Mayor Ernest Announces Public Dis
cussiOn of Crossing May 10.

. AOSS ~
BY a Stan Correspondent OF The Star.
KENSIEGTON, Md, May 3.-The
Kensington grade crossing elimination,
particularly the proposal TO provide an
overhead bridge near the intersection
of Connecticut avenue, in the town here,
with the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
tracks, will be thrown open to public
discussion at a mass meeting to be held
here on May 10 at 8 o'clock in the
evening, it was announced by Mayor
Lucien B. Ernest.
Although the State Roads Commits
sion is formulating plans for the on
Struction of the overhead bridge this
Summer out of the half-cent gasoline
tax fund provided for the purpose of
eliminating grade crossings throughout
the State, there is q demand among
some of the residents of this town that
opportunity be given them to express
their views on the matter at a public
meeting, and it was decided to do it
next Friday.
The meeting, however, has been called
primarily for the nomination of candi-
dates for the town council TO fill two
vacancies which will be created by the
expiration on June 80 next of the terms
of Frederick w. Brown ard E. j. Wood
well. 1t is very probable, 1t was said,
that the grade crossing wrangle will be
one of the campaign issues. The pres
ent mayor and council have decided in
favor of the overhead crossing near
Connecticut avenue, which is opposed
by State Senator Eugene Jones of Ken
sington, who wants an underpaSs east
of the present grade crossing and rail-
road station.
The matter of formulating a program
for the laying of sidewalks in the town
also will be laid before the meeting for
public discussion.
Engineers of both the State Roads
Commission and the Msryland-National
Capital Park and Planning Commission
have been invited TO be present at the
meeting to explain various phases OF
the projects.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-03
ALEXANDRIA RULE
AIRED BY OFFICIALS
Petitioners for Special EIeC-
ton Said to Be Misinformed,
Councilman States.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, May Sat the
meeting of City Council yesterday
Mayor William Albert Smoot and
Councilman E. F. TIGER made refer
ence to the petitions which are being
circulated, addressed to the judge OF
the Circuit Court, calling for a spe-
ciaI election to determine whether the
present council-manager form Of gov
eminent shall be continued or the
old mayor-and-councl plan be re-
stored.
Signers "MiSinformed."
Councilman TIGER stated that ap-
parently some of the signerS OF the
petitions had been misinformed, par
ticularly with reference to the bonded
indebtedness of the city. The bonded
indebtedness at the time the present
form took office was 81, 100, 900 and a
temporary loan of $55 600, while the
indebtedness today is 81 600, 600 with
no temporary loans, Mr.. TIGER stated.
The increase has been less than $780,
600, Mr.. TIGER mentioned, and many
major improvements, such as Jenerson
School Building, Maury School Bu1id-
ing. Hunting Creek Bridge, Hoof's Run
sewer and many miles OF improved
streets made. 49,,
Mayor Smoot was even more positive
in his characterization of the misin-
formation being circulated, and stated
he believed the present council had
done all in its power for the city. He
suggested that City Manager Morton
prepare a set of newspaper articles out
lining the improvements to bring them
to the attention Of the citizens.
Temporary Loan Asked.
A resolution was introduced. and laid
over under the rules, providing Tor a
temporary loan of SOS, 900 for general
expenses in anticipation Of the collec-
ton of taxes.
The council was informed by Gard
ner L. Boothe, president Of the Mount
! Vernon, Alexandria &c Washington
Railway, that the officials of that road
would meet City Council Friday, May
10, in a final conference in reference to
paving between and On 2 feet each side
of it's tracks on King street from Royal
to Patrick.
A resolution was introduced, and laid
over under the rules, approprtating
S 1000 for the city's share of street i'm
provementS in Rucker place, johnson
place and North View terrace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-03
POWDERS AUTO LICENSE
CASE Old. C. CARSIN MARYLAND
Action Against Washington Firms En-
ployes Operating Machines Without
State Tags Taken Under Amusement.

pany's business only, excepting that he
travelled to and from his Garrett FaIh
home every day.
In the other case. the statement SET
forth, Macintosh used the companys
car only to travel between his nome
and the city and for the company
business in the District.
Attorney Peter Argues.
States Attorney Peter argued on be-
half of the State that the uses OF the
automobiles by the defendants as stat
ed constituted ownership within the
meaning of the automobile regulations
and that the cars should have Maryland
tags. He based his argument, he eX-
planned, on an opinion OF the attorney
general of Maryland to n effect that
tutes ownership" in the eyes OF the
law.
1t was contended by Attorneys S. r.
Bowen and Charles C. Collins OF Wash
ington and William H. Talbot OF Rock
vile that the defendants had neither
permanent nor exclusive use; that they
were only authorized to use the cars
in the regular course OF their employ
ment as the agents or servants OF their
nonresident employers; that the cars
we're permanently domiciled in h Dis
ITICG Oh SOIuILlOId d1lu JAZZ
in MARYLAND each day and never for
over one day at a time, except in case
of sickness or other cause which might
prevent employees from reporting for
work each morning; that there is no
difference between cars staying In the
State each night under these circum-
stances than the cars of Maryland resi-
dents. employed in the District of CO.
lumbia, staying in the District each day,
and that the defendants had no real
ownership in the cars. and therefore
could not obtain Maryland tags.
No one seemed clear as to the pro-
visions of a possible reciprocal arrange
ment between the two jurisdictions, but
it was agreed an arrangement of the
kind might have vital bearing on the
cases.
The cases are regarded as of big i'm
p~ortance. as hundreds of residents of
Maryland and the District will, 1t is
understood, be affected by the decision.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-03
OFFICERS ELECTED
AT ROTARY SESSION
Or. R. N. Sutton Named Head
of Newly Organized
Association.
By a star correspondent of The Star.

By a STAFF Correspondent of The Star.
CLARENDON, Va, May 3.-MeetinR
yesterday at the Washington Golf and
Country Club, Arlington County's newly
organized Rotary Club spent a greater
part of its time in the selection of
permanent officers.
Those elected were: President, DR.. r.
N. Sutton; vice president, Keith A.
Brumback; secretary, j.. Hammond
Brewer, jr.; treasurer, Ernest M.
Shreve, and additional members of the
board of governors. NJ. E. Church and
Charles T. Jesse. A. F. Thielander was
accepted as a new member.
AT the suggestion of Mr.. Jesse the
regular meetings were set for 1915
o'clock every Thursday afternoon, with
the exception of the last Thursday in
the month, when dinners will be held
at $50 o'clock in the evening. 1t was
felt that the last named meeting could,
through the extra time provided. allow
more time for the social activities of
the club.
1t was announced by Brumback that
the officials of the Alexandria Club will
be present at the next meeting to
Initiate the new club into Rotary In
ternational. Yesterdays meeting had
an almost full attendance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-03
SQUAD FAILS TO SAVE
HEART ATTACK VICTIM
Rescue Unit Works More Than
Hour in Vain Effort to Re-
vive J. A. Goodwin.
By a STAFF Correspondent of The Star.

BY a staff Correspondent of The Star.
COLMAR MANOR. Md, May s.
Stricken by a heart attack in his
grocery store at the r of Daniels
and Marshall avenues here, last night,
Joseph Albert Goodwin. As, died in a
few minutes in spite of efforts of the
Prince Georges County Rescue Squad to
ave his life.
Under the direction of Chief H. l..
Leonard, the squad worked over an hour
on the man, using two tanks of oxygen
and laboring in relays to revive him
with artificial respiration.
The man was pronounced dead by
DR.. Leonard Hayes of Hyattsville. A
verdict of death from natural causes
was returned by a coroner'S jury which
held an inquest under the direction of
Justice Of Peace r. N. Moreland as soon
as the man was pronounced dead.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-03
Shotgun Protection Against Dogs Advised
When Courts Fail Endangered Woman

dog to run at large after, she claims, a
April 26, bitten her small son Thomas.
The boy was only slightly injured.
The judge declared the warrant was
improperly made out, there being no
such charge in the code, and advised
Mrs. Fitzgerald that her only remedy
lay in a civil suit. In the future, he
pointed out, she might carry a gun as
the law gives an individual full right
to shoot a dog attacking a human be-
ing or farm animal.
The natural" tendency for boys and
dogs to be friendly rather than antag-
onistic. however, was pointed out by the
court in a lecture to both the defendant
and complainant, each of whom prom
Used to "be good neighbors' in the fu-
ture before the case was finally dis
missed,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-03
By a staff Correspondent of The Star

CAPITOL HEIGHTS, Md, May 3
Mrs. Mary Mae Fitzgerald of Capitol
Heights was yesterday advised by Police
Court Judge j. Chew Sheriff that she
would have to carry a shotgun or a
club" as she walks along Central ave-
nue. and the other thoroughfares here
if she wished to fully maintain her
rights against the multitude of dogs,
stray and otherwise, which she claimed
endangered the life of herself and her
family.
Mrs. Fitzgerald took the matter to
court because the police force of Capt.
toll Heights wouldn't do anything about
it." In fact, Mason Love, one Of the
town bailiffs, was the defendant in the
case.
The woman obtained a warrant
charging Love with permitting a vicious
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-03
BOY, is, SENTENCED
ON LIQUOR VIOLATION
George Farrell of Indian Head,
Captured at Still, Given
go Days.
specia1 DISPATCH to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BALTIMORE, May 3.-George Far
rell. 16 years old, of Indian Head, was
sent to iail for so days by Judge Will
liam c. Coleman i'll Federal Court yes
terday after he had pleaded guilty to
a charge of violating the VOlstead law.
Young Farrell was caught at a still
heal Mason Springs, Charles County,
April 10, by prohibition agents. Ques-
toned by Judge Coleman, he admitted
completely in the operation of the still
and said that he was to be paid by an
other man. Two accomplices escaped
the agents.
In pronouncing sentence Judge Cole
man allowed for the time Farrell had
been in Jail since April 10.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-03
EVANSVILLE ROAD
BIDS ARE OPENED
$54,711.50 Lowest Figure
Submitted for New Prof.
eSt-No Award Made.
By a star Correspondent of The Star.

by a SJaH correspondent VI I6 SUR.
UPPER MARLBORO, Md, May g.
G. B. Mullin & Co, washington con-
tractors. who are at present building an
overhead brick which will eliminate the
hazardous street car and railroad grade
crossing at HyattSvile, has made the
low bid for the work of extending Rhode
Island avenue northeast from the Dis
trict line to Hyattsville.
According to a report received at the
office of the State Roads Commission
here today, G. B. Mullin & Co. sub
mitted an estimate of $54, I'll. so. Sec
ond low bid was made by L. r. Colbert,
a Fredericksburg, Va, contractor, with
$54, 951 so, barely $500 more than eStl-
mated by the Washington firm.
The bids were opened in Baltimore
Monday, but as yet no award has been
made. Altogether six bids were received,
ranging from Mullins $54,711.50 to
$50, 784.70 {.
This is the. second time the G. B..
Mullin & Co. has submitted the low bid
for this project and also the second time
that L. r. Colbert was runner-up. On
the previous occasion the bids were
opened last September, but because of
delay in securing necessary rights-of-
way and a slight change in plans, no ef-
fort was made to award the contract
until March. Because of the altered
plans and other conditions, both low
bidders refused to accept the contract
when offered it.
Mullins present bid is about 10000
more than the one submitted last year.
This increase is chiefly caused by the
new plans, which call for approximately
5000 yards more of fill. AS the plans
call for a total of approximately $4,000
yards of fill and only 1000 of cut, the
extra 5000 will have to be purchased
and hauled from some other project.
The United States exported $s2o.14s,-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-03
GAS RATE HEARING SET
FOR THURSDAY, MAY 23
Commission Will Go Into Whole
Case, Including Extension
Charges.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BALTIMORE, May 3~.-Following a
complaint from the mayor and City
Council of Hyattsville, Prince Georges
County. regarding the rates charged
consumers by the Washington Suburban
Gas Co., the Public Service Commission
set Thursday, May %, for a hearing on
the case.
At that time the whole case will be
gone into by the commission. both as
to rates of the company and extension
charges. which vas also included in the
complaint by the mayor, who acted for
a number of residents of Hyattsville
and vicinity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-03
POLICE HOLD DRIVER,
BY a STAFF Correspondent, of Thu. Star.

BY a STAFF Correspondent of The Star.
EVANSVILLE, Md, May 3.-Wil-
liam Thomas Payne, coiored, 1900 block
of Flagler place, said to have been the
driver of the car containing James
Ntckens, also colored, so, who was fatal
ly injured in an accident involving sly
automobiles Monday, was arrested yes
terday by Maryland State Policeman
]. M. Bradley on charges of reckless
driving and failing to report a fatal
accident. The man is being held at the
~Bladensburg Jail without bond for trial
Wednesday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-03
LAKE FREIGHTER GROUNDS
Coast Guard Is Ordered to Stand
By Ship.

ERIE. Pa. May 3 R).-Members OF
the Coast Guard here today were or
dered to be prepared to stand by the
lake freighter Philbin, aground of
Kingsville, Ohio. with a heavy sea
running. The Philbin went aground
several nights ago. The crew of the
freighter still was aboard the craft
today, it was reported. Shipping here
was at a standstill on account Of the
storm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-03

American agricultural implements are
being used in EStonia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-03
10 MATHEWS, FETE QUEEN,
WINS BEAUTY HON0RS
miss West Virginia for 1925
Says She Will Refuse
Movie Offer.
Special Dispatch TO The Star.

Special DlSpatch 70 The StaF.
MARTINSBURG, w. Va, May g.
Information from Morgantown, w. Va,
today stated hat Miss Mary 10 Math-
ews of Warrington, w. Va, queen" of
the apple blossom festival at Winches-
ter, Va, last month, has been elected
1.-The most beautiful girl at West Vir-
ginia University for the fourth sue
cessive year, and also has been chosen
Miss West Virginia for 1929" by the
man students of the university.
Miss Mathews has told friends she
has not received any movie offers and
would refuse them if given.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-03

The United States exported 1920, 49,
900 worth of products to the Far East
last year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-03

Army doctors of 40 nations will hold
a congress in London.
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We have
Boosting in holy
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all the business
we wish we were
doing, we are going
to yell for help.
All the prognos-
ticatOrs told us it
was going to be
a %whopping big
spring. Not to
be caught being
pessimistic,. we
stocked up. But
the weather man
beat us. So we're
spilling the beans
and yelling
for help!
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