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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-20
Ex.ARMY OFFICER FINED
FOR INSULTING AUTHOR
German to Pay $3.50 for Literary
Attack on Writer of "The
Case of Sergeant Grischa."

By the Associated Press.
BERLIN, September 20.-Germany
has been made safe for writer's of real
istic World War novels by court case,
in which Lieut.. Col. Walter Won Bogen,
retired army officer and editor of the
Journal of German Nobility. Wednesday
was fined $3.50 for libelously insulting
Arnold zweig, author of The Case OF
Sergeant GriScha.''
The suit instituted by Zweig revealed
the bitter hostility among ex-oficerS of
the old German army toward war books
containing what they call dangerous
and pacifist tendencies. Won Bogen's
publication, reviewing zweigs book,
called the author dirty Asiatic fell
low" Testifying in his own behalf. the
editor declared it was the duty of every
good German to oppose pacifism, which
would be the downfall of Germany. He
said he believed one of the generals
mentioned IN the book was meant to be
Gen. Ludendorff and that many noble
ladies were inSulted.''
The judge denied the danger of
pacifism in Germany and said, mo
writer may be subjected to such per-
sonal attacks"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-20
REGULATION URGED
FOR OIL INDUSTRY
Geological Survey Chief Warns
Leaders That Step Is Neces.
sary as Safeguard.
Nv the Associated Press.

by JHb ASSOCIdJUu FIEsS.
ATLANTIC CITY. N. j.. September
.20.-Addressing the National Petroleum
Association here yesterday. George o.
Smith, director of the United States
Geological Survey, declared 1t was "a
question whether you will regulate your
own industry, or whether the people will
take measures to regulate it for you.
In the latter case" he said, the
people may take measures, producing
freeze-up that would be worse than the
present overproduction. It Is not the
Governments business to run your in
dustry, but don't see how 1t could be
run worse than it has been in some
places"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-20
FUEL EXPERIMENT FATAL.
Two German Flyers Dashed to
Death When Motor Misses Fire.

SCHNEIDEMUEHL, Prussia, Septem-
Der 20 up. = An experiment with a
mixed fuel of benzine and benzol today
caused the death of two aviators. A
sport plane in which they were testing
the mixture crashed from a height of
so feet when the motor missed fire.
The observer, Capt. Hermann, who
was one of the oldest aviators in Ger
many, was instantly killed. DR.. Liebig,
the pilot, died shortly afterward.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-20
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-20
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-20

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New Britain herald., 1929-08-10

you think he is9 Say, there isn't a producer living wouldn't jump at thing like that. It's got everything mystery. heart throbs, horror. love. hate! It's got 'em all. dear. And the dialogue say where did you pick up all those wise cracks?"
 Not so bad?" she laughed
 "I don't know how you do it," he marveled.
 Work" she told him seriously. T worked day and night, all the way over"
 But where did you get your plot?"
 Its partly true" she confessed.
 You've sent it to Durbin?" he asked.
 Yes - by messenger. from the pier. told him to get in touch with me at the office"
 'Fine," approved Red. T sup pose you're going to Bob's? I'll go 10 the office. and see if there's been a message. I'll phone you later.'
 MollyFand Bob took a taxi at the station.
 "I forgot to tell you" began Bob hesitatingly, about the girl I've had at the flat, taking care of little Rita. The truth is .'
 He paused, floundering desper- ately for words.
 (TO BE CONTINUED
New Britain herald., 1929-08-10

and the Brooklyn Eagle. In 1917 he was war correspondent for Golfers.
 There Is story told of Witwei that his success did not really begin until he started his fiction work. IL is said that his wife was the first to realize the market value Of the little features in slang he did. She pressed him to send them to magazines and when he did he was on the road 10 public approval.
 Best known among Witwer's works are "The Leather Pushers." Baseball to Boches," Alex the Great" There is No Base Like Home" "Rubyiat of Freshman" "Fighting Back" Classics in Slang" "Yes Mans Land" and play. So This is Harris.
 He is credited with 125 stories for the screen. some of which were adapted from his 375 magazine short stories.
 Witwer's wife, Mrs. Sonia Witwer, and his son. Allan H. Witwer. were at his bedside when he died. The authors mother. Mrs. Margaret Lewis Hannery. is en route here. The funeral will be Monday.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-10
SLANG HUMOR|ST DIES IN FAR WEST
H. (. WitWer SucCuInbs to Long
 Illness in Hollywood

Hollywood, Calif., Aug. 10.-(UP) HI. c Witwer, nationally known as a humorist and most famous for his Leather Pushers" stories, is dead here after a long fight to regain his health.
 The clever slang writer passed away in his home here yesterday.
 Witwer came to California in 1926. He enjoyed the country and told hls own story in "Fighting Back to Health in California" Friends thought he had recovered complete ly in the years that followed, but ap- parently his physique was not sturdy. He was 39 years old.
 Began As Brand Boy
 Witwer commenced his career as an errand boy in a butcher shop, then took to bell hopping in hotel and later managed prize fighters. He was reporter on the Cloud, Fla, Tribune, the New York American
New Britain herald., 1929-08-10

A. The term Dowager is applied to a former queen whose husband is dead.
 Q. What part did Phyllis Haver play in "Shanghaied ?'
 A. She was not in that picture. She did appear in Sal of Singa- pore" in which she was shanghaied by a rough skipper to mind baby he found in one of his life boats.
 Q. How many members has the League of Nations? Is Germany a member?
 A. The membership is now fifty four states. Germany entered the League. September 10, 1926.
 o. To whom does the city Of Hong Kong belong?
 A. Great Britain.
 Q. When did James Oliver Cur wood, the writer. die?
 A. August 13, 1927, from blood poisoning.
 Q. How many pennies make an ounce?
 A. Approximately 9.11 U. S. Copper cents in an avoirdupoiS ounce.
 Q. Did the United States ever coin fifty-dollar gold pieces?
 A. Some were coined in 1915 for the Panama-Pacific Internation- al Exposition.
 Q. What was the strength of the armies in the Battle of Yorktown
 A. Washington had about 16,000 troops, two-thirds of whom were French sldiers under Rochambeau. In addition Count de Grasse had 2S ships of the line and $500 men. The British had about 5000 men under Cornwallis. Of these about 1000 were taken prisoner and most of the others perished in the siege.
 Q. How high does the eucalyptus tree grow in Australia?
 A They sometimes reach a height of 300 and 400 feet, and are probably the tallest trees in that country.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-10

deen a relative of the late Harcy Houdini?
 A. He is a brother.
 c. What Is the term for a word that is spelled the same forward and backwards?
 A. Palindrom
 Q. Where is Pearl White?
 A. She is operating a casino at Biarritz, France. She retired rom motion pictures over five years ago.
 c. What was Man O. Wars last race? How long did he race?
 A. His last race was a match against Sir Barton in Canada, Oc- tober 12, 1920. He raced only two years-in 1919 he was a two-year- Id and in 1920 as a three-year old.
 O. What is the smallest gold piece ever minted by the United States?
 A. The one-dollar gold pieces minted from 1S49 to 1889.
 Q. How large is New Zealand?
 A. The area is 1O3,2S5 square miles.
 Q. How long will an apple tree bear fruit?
 A. No definite time can be glv- en. Some growers consider 25-33 years as the bearing life of an ap pie tree. A great deal depends upon the variety, treatment and other inn portant factors There are apple trees still bearing that are 75 to 125 years old. There are some trees near Winchester, Virginia reputed to have been planted by Hessian sol diers after the battle of Princeton. These are still bearing and. if the story is true, are over 50 years old.
 Q. What does the word resp" mean?
 A. It is the name of a disease among sheep-a sort of distcmper.
 Q. What was the date of the San Francisco earthquake and fire? How many lives were lost?
 A. The date was April IS, 1906, and 452 persons were killed.
 Q. What is the word meaning a native of the Philippine Islands?
 A, Filipino.
 Q. How many publications in the United States are issued weekly. monthly, semi-monthly, or bi. monthly?
 A. According 10 the best avail able information there are approxi- mately 19,4S0 weekly, fortnlghtly. semi monthly, monthly bi-monthly and quarterly publications in the United States at the present time.
 Q. How old is Fanny Ward, the actress?
 A. Forty-four years. Q. What is a Dowager Queen?
New Britain herald., 1929-08-10
Questions dndAnswors hofW%$hi3gton fW%$
 / ;;|Ik 

You can get an answer 10 any question of fact or information by writing 10 the Question Editor. New Britain Herald Washington Bureau 1922 New York avenue. Washington. D. C., enclosing two cents in stamps for reply, Medical, legal and marital advise cannot be given, nor can er- tended research Ho undertaken. All othe- questions will receive a per- sonal reply. Unsigned requests can- not be answered. All letters are fidential.-Editor.
 Q. Is the magician called lar
New Britain herald., 1929-08-10
Chinese Arrest S5
 SOviets at khailar

Tokyo. Aug. 10 P-Rengo News agency dispatches from Manchuli, Manchuria. today said that Chinese yesterday arrested and imprisoned S5 Soviet employees of the Chinese Eastern railway, at khailar and 56 at Pokotu. The action was taken as a precautionary measure against the threat of a general strike.
 Other Soviet employees were kept under q close watch since it was feared they would attempt sabotage.
 One-third the cost of a French motor car consists of taxes.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-10

German professors are writing a book that will take 750 years to complete at the present rate Of progress. It IS the great standard encyclopedia of the animal king dom.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-10

She turned her back on Red in- ignantly.
 Don't high hat me-" he advised r. i've bought you a ticket to 'Fton. You'd better be polite" Why don't you telephone Jack 9" Sgested Bob. Things aren't going
Seward daily gateway., 1929-10-08
SEWARD PONIES HOLD FIRST BASKETBALL
 IF TIE SEASON

Fifteen fleet and prancing Ponies eagerly responded to the blast of Superintendent Roaney's whistle last night, which called them to the floor of the local gym for the first basketball practice this season.
 The first workout was given largely to skill practice and little ball handling, and the manner in which the boys took to their tasks indicated that the playing season cannot start too soon for them It was the first opportunity that Roaney, who will coach the team this year, has had to watch the local lads in action, and it was not many minutes before he comment ed on their speed and evidence of former good coaching.
 Basketball practice has begun in earnest it was announced, and ses- sionS this week will be held from ' to D. m on Wednesday and Fri day The players were also warned against appearing upon the floor without gym shoes, and were also given a discourse on the care of their bodies while in athletic train ing
 Roaney coached high school teams in Centralia, Wash, and Charleston, and is a student of the game. He was also active in coaching during the last two years at Ketchikan.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-10-08
INVESTIGATE LOBBYING

WASHINGTON, Oct, 8, (Pl-The senate voted a sweeping investiga- ton of all lobbying activities ir4 Washington. This was the direct result of exposure of conditions by the Hearst newspapers. Senator George Norris, republican of Ne braska will be chairman of the in Ivestigation committee.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-10-08
REORGANIZE COMPANY

NEW YORK, Oct, 5, tP, Col. John R. Simpson was appointed re- ceiver in equity for the S1i0,C000@O Cane Sugar Corp, of which he is president. A reorganization move ment was begun two months ago when the company found itself un- able to pay interest on principle on bonds
Seward daily gateway., 1929-10-08
WATSON DUE AT 6:3O

The Admiral Watson, of the P. s. s. Co, is due to arrive in port from the south at 6;3O this even ing, according to the local office.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-10-08

KLEANBORE NON-CORROSIVE RIFLE CARTRIDGES at Brown & Hawkins Corp.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-10-08

Have you heard the new "Okeh" records at Sylvja's? They are wonderful.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-10-08
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Final standings

Beautiful line o1 the Reed Cook fooled leather bags. SCHALLER- -ER'S ALASKA SHOP.
The Washington times., 1929-02-20
EASY F0R
DETECTIVE

NEW YORK. Feb. 20.-- Before
fascinated Jury n Federal court
yesterday. ! police lieutenant and
Iocksmith opened = burslar-procf
door that witnesses had just said
could not possibly Be opened:
The exhibition resulted IN =
verdict of s27,2Is.32 against the
Union Indemnity Company in q suit
growing out Of the burglary OF the
Universal Pile Fabric Coat House.
Three previous trials resulted in
deadlocked 5urtes.
"A door which had been equipped
with 4 similar Icck was brought
into court. Detective Harry Carl.
SON went to work and jinnmied
the lock.
Then Frank Ash, expert lock.
smith, IN 10 seconds had unlocked
the burglar-prnof lock.
Ash on the stand said that all
the keys Of cabins on the Steam;
ship Leviati1an had been thrown,
away before the vessel was turned
over to Uncle Sam and that he had
unlocked every door on the ship
within four months.
The Washington times., 1929-02-20
GRAHAM PAIGE
GOING Up

A new high record for sales vol.
ume attained by a new make OF
automobile in its first year was
created by the Graham Paige
Motors Corporation in producing
cars to total retail value of more
than $4,000, 900 in 1928. according
to an announcement from the com.
pany received by M. D, Heron, the
Graham-Paige representative here.
The second year of Graham Paige
finds the company well on its way
to creating new records with its
line OF new skies and eights. as
indicated by the figures for jan
uary. when $3.50 cars were built,
nearly four times the total for
January last year. In fact,
Graham Paige is already a full
month ahead Of 1928. as the first
months output this year exceeded
the total for the first two months
of the preceding year
At the beginning Of its second
year. the Graham-P Paige factory EN-
ploys 1900 workers. as against
2,840 one year ago. The main
plant at Detroit. in the last year.
was increased in floor area by
$50 900 square feet, and now totals
1,063,0OO. A new body plant at
Evansville, Ind, az 500 square feet,
was erected during 1928. The year
also saw the acquisition of a sep
arate plant in Detroit, $4,000
square feet. for the export and
shipping departments, while the
body plant at Wayne Michigan,
has been enlarged to 22S,000 square
feet of floor area. was acquired
during the year to supply hard
woods to the Graham-Paige body
plants.
Since the three Graham brothers
acquired control the daily capacity
of the plants has risen from 800
cars a day to 700.
The selling organization OF the
company has kept pace with the in
crease in manufacturing facilities.
Graham Paige is now represented by
2,44O distributors and dealers, as
compared with S75 at the beginning
of 1928.
One of the most interesting feat
.ures OF Graham-P Paige growth has
been its increasing exports. Last
year, 6,310 cars were shipped to
the world markets outside United
States, not including Canada and
Cuba. During the year, however,
the foreign sales organization grew
tremendously and increased the
number of outlets. That the pres
ent year will see great improvement
in foreign business is evidenced by
the fact that in January, $50 urfts
were shipped abroad, establishing a
new alI-time record, having exceeded
the previous high mark of 951 ship
ped during the height OF the selling
season, in September, 1928.
The Washington times., 1929-02-20
Court Doubles Term
OF Habitual Criminal

WILKESBARRE, Pa, Feb. 20.--A
case unique in the history Of Luz
zerne county courts reached cul
mination when Judge John s. Fine
doubled the sentence Of Daniel
Sweeney, 26, Of Hazleton, who vas
sentenced several months ago. to-
serve from 10 to 20 years in East
ern penitentiary. for second degree
murder.
He has since been twice con.
vfcted. once FOR larceny Of IN auto.
mobile and again for robbing d
Hazleton jewelry store. Sweeney
has been in the courts since he was
8 years old. Two years Of the new
sentence are for violating parole.
The judge expressed an opinion from
the bench that Sweeney could not
80 straight and that mercy shown
him would only give opportunity
fog more crime.
The Washington times., 1929-02-20
DISTANT STATIONS

WSB-Atlanta--74O-4
11:45-Concert
BAI-ChfcagO-570-38
9:00--WBBM Travellers.
9:30-Dance Orchestras.
10:00--Studio Gang.
10:30--Lombardo's Canadians.
A. NJ.
1:O0--Night Club.
WENR-Chicago-s7G.S4S
1o:0o--variety Program.
KTHS-H Hot springs
p NJ
10:o0--Conoert Orchestra; Organ.
-11:OO--News; Vocal: Orchestra.
KFAB-LincOln-77
IL 1:O0-Studio Program.
12:00-Orchestra
WTMJ-MiIwaukee-
12:00-Dance Orchestras.
A. NJ.
CCO-NIinneapOIIs-st PauI-s1O-s7O
9:00-Musical Program.
9:30-Columbia Network.
11i05-Erickson's Orchestra.
, I2:30-Organ.E
WSM--Nashville-65O
11:00--WSM Minstrels.
KWKH--ShrevepOrt-
9:30--Studio program.
KMOX-4St. LOuis--LO9O-255
IL :30--Wyiie's Orchestra.
KSTP-St. Panl--146O-2O5.4
A. NJ.
l:oo--Midnight. Club:
WNAC--R -RostOn--12S0-sA
7:SO--Organ.
S:00--Columbia Network.
II :00--News; Stevens Orchestra.
W8fAK-BuffalO-0OO 1888
IL :0O-Dance orchestras; News.
WTAM-CleveIand--
S:9O-Black-face Team.
S:S0--Pure Air Boys.
11:00--Orchestra program.
12:00-Gangplank Club.
WJR-Detroit-75O.4 400
7:30-Orchestra: Entertainers.
10:00--Orchestra.
11:00-The Fro,ickers.
12:00-Dance music,
WHAM-ROchester--
7:30-University of Rochester pro-
gram.
s:s0--"On Wings Of Song"
10:00--Organ: News.
KOA--Denver-83O-
IL 1:O0--AIong-B Way; Pace Settlers.
11:45-"The Winter Garden"
12:15--Melody Maids. 8
12:30--Song Cycle. Gypsy Songs"
KFI--LOs Angeles--640-468
12:0O--Concert Orchestra.
--Oakland--127O-236
10:0O--Studio program.
11:00--Educational program.
12:0O--Concert.
CKGW--TOrOntO--D
10i00--Qrchestras; News.
CNRV-VancOuyer-1
A. NJ.
1:oO-Ma.e Quartet.
The Washington times., 1929-02-20

Although it wasIhe first time the
company had undertaken a project
OF this sort, sales executives, basing
their opinion on the enthusiastic
reports Of dealers and statesmen.
have already judged 1t an over
whelming success,
Demonstration week began stimuli
taneously Monday in every city,
town and hamlet of the country in
which a Chevrolet dealer is located.
Dealers arranged special mechanical
displays in their salesfooms. In all
cases the demonstration rides lead
over routes chosen to bring out
every performances feature Of the
new six.
In metropolitan centers the re-
markable acceleration of the new
car is demonstrated. Its unusual
speed Is displayed on the highways.
Rough roads are trayersed to prove
the cars riding ease. In like fash
ion its ability to climb hills, the
thorough and quiet cleavage Of its
four.wheel brakes and its economy
of operation are emphasized. In
short, none of the many perform
anCe features OIL lHS new SdI eAL .
overlooked in these comprehensive
demonstrations.
r. H. Grant, vice president in
charge of sales, lauded the success
of the undertaking.
For weeks enthusiastic owners
OF the new skies have been letting
us know how we'll they conside' our
new product" he said. Naturally
this made us feel that the more
people who could experience first
hand the many advanced features
Of the new Chevrolet six, the easier
would be the task of our selling
organization. In other words, we
feel the new Chevrolet six is its
own best salesman.
"We felt that there were thous-
ands who realized that Chevrolet
had accomplished an epoch making
achievement in offering a splendid
six cylinder car at practically the
same price as we asked for our
former four cylinder models. These
people, we felt, would be interested
in seeing for themselves what a
remarkably fine product our new
car is. 1t was to- accommod, tie
these thousands of interested per-
sons that demonstration week was
sponsored by tie company"
The Washington times., 1929-02-20
IN NE "
GAR IN WINTER

The old-fashioned man who rolled
the family touring car into the barn
and up on trestles at the first snow
flake now has a son who buys his
car in winter and drives It every
day because II Is not only econo.
mfcal hut practical.
Breaking in a new car In winter
Is now easy. quick and satisfactory,
and the practice of deferring de.
livery until spring Is rapidly dis.
appearing, according to Ray
Semmes local Dodge dealer. in
pointing out that the design OF the
modern car insures dependable year
around performance.
motorists. who used to think
that snowbound roads took much
out Of a new car are now finding
winter driving offers certain advan.
tages," said Mr.. Semnes. There is
no attempt TO overspeed. and the
engine Ii not subject TO the strain
of fast driving before It has had an
opportunity to stand high speeds.
This results In longer life, smoother
operation and lower upkeep.
"It was only few years ago
that lack Of comfort and depend
ability made 1t extremely disagree
able to drive over winter roads. To.
day, the enclosed car with balloon
tires. long flexible springs and hy-
draulic four-wheel brakes insure
easy riding and safety with little
or no repair expense. The finest
quality of lacquer finish removes
the last objection to putting car
through winter traffic conditions.
Buyers taking delivery at this
time of year have their new car
when ii is most important to have
dependable engine, perfect brakes.
new tires and new battery. The
savings Of repair expense plus the
The Washington times., 1929-02-20
Police Hunt Missing Navy
Man Recently in HOspital

Though police had Lieut.. Comdr.
Harry T. Sandlin, AZ, United States
Navy, retired, on their missing per-
sons list today, his wife told news
paper men she knew where he was.
She declined, however, to reveal his
whereabouts.
Police instigated a search for
Lieutenant Commander Sandlin at
the request Of Naval Hospital au-
thorities. He had been treated there
and at ST. Elizabeth's Hospital until
recently, when placed in the care
of his wife, Mrs. Betty Sandlin. of
the Manchester Apartments, 1400
block of Mt st. N. w.
Naval Hospital authorities said
Sandlin disappeared from his home
Sunday night while Mrs Sandlin
and their two children were absent.
Questioned about this today, Mrs.
Sandlin said she had received a
letter from him and expected an
other in a day or two. 81 am
not worried about him, she added,
--------------------.----
Births. Engagements. MarrfaE =.
Deaths and In MemOriRm appear daily
On the last inside page. last two columns.
The Washington times., 1929-02-20

newly elected congresswoman from
Florida, was given the courtesy on
the floor Of the House yesterday for
the first time. Democratic members
arose en- rnasse II cheer her.
The Washington times., 1929-02-20
Girl Reports Theft
Of 5000 From Room

Police were searching today for
metal strong box containing
money, jewelry and papers valued
at more than 5000, reported stolen
from the apartment Of Miss Violet
p Foster, 1900 block @ st. N. w.
Miss Foster, an expert Of the
United States Tariff Commission,
believed her apartment was entered
with duplicate key.