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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-05
MRS. MCCORMICK
PLANS STATEMENT
Decision Regarding Candidacy for
Senatorship Expected in
Two Weeks.

A formal statement concerning re-
ports that Representative Ruth Hanna
Mccormick will be candidate next
April for the Illinois Republican nomi-
nation for the United States Senate
will be issued by her within the next
two weeks she announced today.
Explaining that her formal statement
would embody her answer to the Young
Peoples Republican Clubs who have
asked her to be their candidate in the
primary, Mrs. Mccormick said she
would give no expression publicly be-
fore 1t is made.
II don't want to say anything until
I'm ready to say ALL" she said, but I
realize that some announcement must
be made soon. I'm going back to
Illinois for a series of engagements, and
probably will issue statement there
After all, one runs for office because
he wants the job and thinks he can
fill it,"
Early next week Mrs. Mccormick
will go back to Chicago, she said; using
the time until about October / for
political speaking Until she makes her
statement, she added, she will follow
the course she has pursued at engage
ments during the Summer, making no
mention of the Senate. but talking to
the people about farm problems, tariff
international courts, or any other issue
they want to hear discussed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-05
COUPLE TO CELEBRATE
.SlXTlETH ANNIVERSARY
Children to Join Great Grandchil.
dren in Honoring Mr.. and Mrs.
Matthew v. Galloway,

A dinner celebrating the sixtieth
wedding anniversary of Mr.. and Mrs,
Matthew v. Galloway, of 22l3 Washing
ton circle. both more than 80 years old,
is to be given them this evening. at the
Washington Hotel by their children.
grandchildren and great grandchildren.
who have gathered here for the oc-
casion.
Mr.. Galloway held clerical position
in the Treasury for % years. retiring
at the age of 80. He now Is SO years
old, and Mrs. Galloway is 81. The two
were married September 5. 1859. in
spanishburg, w, va. and lived there
for a number of years before moving
to Hinton, in the same State. From
there they came to Washington, where
they have since lived.
Attending the dinner will be five
children, ten grandchildren and two
great grandchildren. All but one of
the children. Mrs. Harry Perkins Of
Parkersburg, w. Va, live here. They
are MRS. N. G. Knatt, Mrs. James sui.
Ivan, Robert Galloway and Fred Gala
way. Mrs. Joseph Boyd, a granddaugh-
ter, came from her home In Cincinnati,
Ohio. for the reunion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-05
new LEGISLATION
SOUGHT BY BLEASE
South Carolinian Asks Peace
Treaty Negotiations and
Food Relief for South.

Senator Blease, Democrat, of South
Carolina, yesterday introduced resolu-
tons asking for negotiation Of q new
peace treaty, additional food relief for
Southeastern States and investigation
of the selection Of Federal grand jurors
in South Carolina, as the Senate got
down to work after the Summer recess
Only the promise Of an inquiry into
the activities Of man claiming TO rep
resent shipbuilders at the unsuccessful
Geneva naval disarmament conference
OF 1927 averted introduction of still an
other resolution which would have pro-
posed the investigation. Senator Borah,
Republican. Idaho, threatened to offer
the measure. but Chairman Hale of the
naval committee agreed to 60 ahead
without 1t.
The peace treaty resolution would re-
quest President Hoover to call an inter-
national conference to draw up q docu-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-05

such trusts liable for tax on their in
comes.
In asking the. reveiw, Corliss said:
"Cleary, Congress does not have power
to tax the income from an irreyocab,e
trust TO the donor, and the power N
revocation Is not material here. : 50
Regardless Of the existence of a power
OF revocation. the income, once accrued
Is completely and irrevocably the bene-
ficary's income. In which the donor has
no interest and over which he mas no
control -'o
Congress cannot by any definition
declare that to be income which is not
income" CorliSs argued, urging that
Congress therefore cannot "by mere
edtct" declare to be the Income of ono
person the income Of property to which
he has no title when IN fact another
person was entitled to and actually re-
ceived such income" There Is no
necessity to tax the grantor In such
cases, he said, explaining the tax could
be levied against the beneficiary instead,
The mere desire Of Congress to con.
centrate incomes in such q manner as
TO yield maximum rate of tax" Corliss'
brief concluded. docs not create
necessity justifying the disregard of ac-
ceptsd principles Of constitutional ann
trust law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-05
D. NORFOLK
SERVICE PLANNED
Coastal Airway. seaplanes Make
Initial Flights Over Pro-
posed Route.

The initial flight yesterday Of two
Coastal Always seaplanes to Norfolk
brought that city to within an hour and
Is minutes Of Washington and preceded
by several days the establishment Of
regular passenger service between these
points.
Whirling along at comfortable. 100
mile clip, the Fairchild monoplanes
made schedule time despite an adverse
wind, flying almost q due course for
Norfolk, but always within easy gliding
distance Of water In the event Of motor
failure.
The route was described as ideal for
seaplanes. 1t will be flown daily by the
6-passenger cabin ships, probably be-
ginning Saturday.
The Coastal Always also will link
their Norfolk Washington service with
New York. A tentative schedule. an
nounced yesterday by e. De Angels OF
New York, president Of the company,
makes provision for round trips from
either of the three cities as well IS
through connections both ways.
A plane probably will leave New York
at $50 am, arriving here at IL ana
leaving an hour later for arrival at
Norfolk at 2:3O. Another plane is to
leave Norfolk at $50 am, leaving
washington for New York at 1915 pm.
In addition to Mr.. and Mrs. De An
CELLS, the first flight was made by Capt.
J. Enroll Boyd. chief of operations: F.
w. Gale, traffic manager, and Pilots
Henry Ramsdell and Guy Mclaughlin.
ali of New York. The planes will leave
washington from Hams Point. landing
at Norfolk -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-05
HARPER RECALLS
EARLY D. c. DAYS
incidents and Anecdotes Of
Silver Dick BANDS Era
Are Touched On.

Robert N. Harper. president Of the
District National Bank, the principal
speaker last night before the Associa-
ton of Oldest Inhabitants of the Dis
trict of Columbia, recalled the days
when many political leaders made their
homes at the Metropolitan Hotel, when
he was proprietor of drug store at the
hotel.
Incidents and humorous anecdotes OF
these times involving many famous
personageS were told by Mr.. Harper,
WHO mentioned among Others Senator
Ransom, Silver Dick" Bland, Roger @
Mills of Texas, Samuel j. Randall and
Cyclone" Jim Marshall.
Recalling a famous investigation of
alleged speculation in sugar. the speak
er referred to one person who was sent
| to jai, and set up q wire from the jail
connecting him with Wall Street" Mr..
Harper declared the present authorities
would not let Harry F. Sinclair outside
the jail on official trips, but the famous
prisoner of earlier days was allowed to
! install telegraph wire and keep up his
business contacts.
Fred A. Emery also reminisced con-
corning both the Metropolitan and Ma
| tionaI Hotels. He said the history of
the National Hotel showed one Of their
most famous guests was Henry Clay,
the great COMPROMISED from Kentucky.
The Metropolitan Hotel, Emery said,
corraled large percentage of the city's
Southern contingent in Congress. Con-
spicuous among whom was the elder
Crisp Representative Charles F. Crisp
of Georgia, father of the present Rep
resentative Crisp" Mr.. Emery also re-
ferred to other hotels and boarding
houses where Senators and Repre-
sentatives lived in Washington years
ago: Browns Hotel, later the Metro
politan: Gadsbv's Hotel, the United
States Hotel, wizards. st. Charles Ho-
tel, Mr.. Cunningham's," Mrs. Beyer-
idge's. Fitzgerald's, Mrs. Gulager's, Mrs.
Esterly's, Mrs. Harrison's. Hyatts, Mrs.
SCOTS. Mr. Grouxe's and Mrs. Davis.
e other speakers included James r.
Duhamel.' j. Eliot Wright, recording
secretary; Washington Topham and
Henry L. Bryan. who presided.
Two new members were elected: John
o. Gheen and Leo F. Zwissler.
In an appeal to the membership TO
get additional new members, Mr.. Wright
said the death rate among the present
membership was Is to 20 per cent larger
this year than last.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-05
REV. c. {. WHEELER
DIES IN BAL |MORE
Prolonged Illness Is Fatal to
Longtime Pastor of Holy
Comforter Church.

Rev. Clarence Edmund Wheeler, for
more than 81 years pastor Of Holy
Comforter Catholic Church, Fourteenth
and East Capitol streets, died in the
Bon Sscours Hospital, Baltimore. to-
day after prolonged illness. He was
81 years old
Father Wheeler became III shout six
months ago, suffering from kidney
trouble. He first was iii Providence
Hospital here about four months and
was removed 10 the Bon SecOurs Hos
pital two months ago.
Father Wheeler was widely known IN
this city. He formerly was Catholic
chaplain for the District Jail and other
institutions here wilile serving as pastor
of Holy Comforter Church.
The congregation mt Holy Comforter
had quadrupled in numbers during the
term of his passionate. gaining from
approximately 1000 tc more than 1000
persons.
While at Holy Comforter, he helped
organize the Holy Name Society there,
the Sodality and. through his efforts
had the new Holy Comforter School
built at Fifteenth and East Capitol
streets.
A native Of Baltimore, Father
Wheeler was educated at the Cathedral
Parochial School. Calver Hall College,
st. Charles College and st. Mary's Col
lege, all In Baltimore. He was ordained
by the late Cardinal Gibbons December
81, 1899. He was pastor Of ST. Martins
Catholic Church, Baltimore, for about
seven years before coming to Washing
ton in January. 1908.
He is survived by q sister, Miss
Sophie H. Wheeler. of this city.
Funeral arrangements have not been
completed,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-05
HEART DISEASE LEADS
AS CAUSE OF DEATH
Nephritis Is Second, With Pneu-
monia Third, Replacing Cancer,
Report Reveals.

More deaths in washington occur an
nually from organic heart disease than
from any other ailment. DR.. e. J.
Schwartz, assistant District health oh-
Ger, disclosed in report, made public
today.
OF more than score of the princi-
pal causes Of death here in 1928 and
1927, the report reveals, organic heart
disease topped the list with 1880 deaths
last year and 1850 the year before.
Nephritis came second In both years,
with 750 deaths from this cause In 1928
and 835 In 1927. Pneumonia last year
replaced cancer as the third with 63S
deaths.
The other leaders in 1928 were: Cere-
bral hemorrhage, 5l3 deaths; pulmonary
tuberculosis, 507; bronchial pneumonia,
26S and diabetes, 1873
Deaths from automobile accidents ag-
sregated 12O in 1928. and there were SO
homicides.
DR.. Schwartz embodied no recon-
mendations In his report. II Is intended
to be used merely O. . guide to aid ply
sicians.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-05

inent which would insure permanent
peace on the basis Of outlowry Of war.
That concerning food relief would ex-
tend the terms Of the measure enacted
last February providing aid for storm
damaged lands IN Virginia, North and
South Carolina. Georgia, Florida and
Alabama, so that further assistance
could be given for losses In more recent
storms, PARTICULARLY In South Carolina.
The grand jury resolution would au-
thorize an investigation into charges
that Federal grand jury boxes in South
Carolina had not been properly Allied
anc that certain individuals had been
excluded from jury duty illegally.
The naval inquiry will delve into the
activities Of William B. Schearer ct the
Geneva conference. Schearer has
brought suit for $25o,000 he alleges is
due him from the ship builders for his
services. @
Onlyaa dozen bills were introduced,
all OF them Of minor character.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-05
SECRETARY TO ATTEND
READING RECEPTION
Good Will Take Part in Pennsyl-
vania Folklore Society's
Programs.

Secretary Good will. leave here Satur-
day by motor for Reading, Pa, where
he will attend a reception given by the
Pennsylvania Folklore Society at the
Sally Ann Furnace. In the evening he
will be the guest Of honor at q dinner
to be given by the Civic Society at AL
lentown. Sunday he will rededicate the
Jordan reform Church at Walberts, Pa.
When the Secretary of War enters
Pennsylyania he returns to the land Of
his ancestors. The progenitor OF the
Good family, Lorenz 0uth, gave the
land on which the Jordan Reform
Church Is located. The family name
was changed from Guth to Good sew
eral generations ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-05
COL. MOSES GOES UP.
Hoover Nominates Texan to Be
Brigadier General.

Col. Andrew Moses, instructor at the
Army war College. today was nomi-
mated by the President to be briga-
dier general of the line, replacing Brig.
Gen. Frank r. Mccoy, promoted to pc
a major general. Gen. Moses was born
in Texas June 8. 1874. and was graz
uated from the Military Academy in
1897. He was assigned to the infantry
and served in many stations in the
United States and foreign countries;
During the World War he commanded
the 316th Field Artillery and was
awarded the Distinguished Service
Medal "for qualities of excellent lead
ership and military attachments OF Q
high order"
Later he was chairman Of > board
of review having full charge and con-
troll of the redelivery Of all ships az
located to the War Department diring
the war. He has served several tours
of duty In this city and was one o. Lne
original members Of the general stan
cops.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-05
.KAMP KAHLERT Y. w. CA.
PLAYGROUND TO CLOSE
Pageant to Be Presented in Formal
Closing of Summer
Camp.

Ramp Kahlert, the Y. w. G. A. Sum-
mer playground on West River, Will
close Sunday with pageant given by
girls In the camp and dealing, with the
history of Maryland. Every girl in
the camp viii take part in the
pageant, which Is under the direction
counselor, and Miss Edith Dawson, in
charge Of music.
Landing of the Ark and the Dove at St.
Clements Island, 1884,; THE Admin
jstration Of Mistress Margaret Brent,
st. Mary's, l647":: 'The Assembly OF
1649 at st. Mary's," The Laying OF the
Corner stone Of King Williams, the
FIRST Free School in. the Colony at An
napolis, 1885," "The Repulse OF Tack
ariah Hood, Stamp Collector In the
Service of His Majesty, King George,
III, at Annapolis, 1885," and THE
Election Returns and Parade OF Free.
men Of Annapolis to Bury the Cofiiin
of OPPRESSION in 1773."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-05
TEACHER HELD IN BOND
ON BAD CHECK CHARGE
Escapes House of Detention, but
Asks Officer for Ride and
Is Returned.

Jean Robinson, % years old, Fairfax
County, Va, school teacher, arrested
last week on charges of passing bad
checks and who on escaping from the
House of Detention several days ago
sought a ride from Policeman G.
O'Meara and was returned to the in
stitution, demanded jury trial on APP
pearing before Judge John p. McMa-
hon today. She. was held on $1,000
bond.
Charges of passing six bad checks. IN
volving total of $71.95, on local mer-
chants were filed against Miss Robin
son. All of the checks were drawn on
the First National Bank and the Peo-
rle's National Bank of StrasbuTg. Va.
st week the girl escaped from the
House of Detention and walked up to
Policeman O'Meara. who was seated in
his car near the Highway Bridge told
him about her escape and asked him to
give her a ride. The officer returned
her to the institution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-05
DAWES DECLINES
NAVAL COM MENT
Amba ssador Says He Is Acting
Only as Agent in Arms
Curb Negotiations.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON. September 5.-Ambassador
Dawes today declined to discuss
the progress made by Prime Minister
Macdonald and himself on the prob
lem of Anglo.American naval power
or to comment on the British states
mans recent speech before the assembly
of the league.
Gen. Dawes said q definite statement
of the work done so far toward an
announced either by Prime Minister
MacDonald or by the State Depart
nent in washington. He said he was
acting only as an "agent" and unable
to express an opinion on work ne was
ordered to undertake.
The conversations regarding dis
armament still are continuing, accord
ing to the Ambassador, who said ne
probably would meet Macdonald agar
during the coming week end.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-05
REVENUE ACT IS HIT
IN TRUST TAX SUIT
Constitutionality of 1924
Measure Is Attacked in
Appeal Action.
By the Associated Press.


The constitutionality Of the 1924 rev.
enue act was attacked in the Supreme
Court yesterday by Charles A. Corliss
OF New York, who. as grantor OF q
trust. was required by the Government
to pay tax on Its income because OF
the provision in the grant allowing him
to retake possession of the trust prop
erty when he desired.
The case is regarded as Of great inn
portance in financial circles, in view of
the numerous rovocable trusts which
would be affected by decision adverse
to the Government.
In the lower Federal courts It was
held Corliss could not recover 944, 687
he had paid in taxes on the income Of
securities he had placed In trust for
his wife, because Of the provision In the
act specifically making the grantors Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-05
War Hero Is Cited.

The War Department has awarded
a citation to John l.. Robinson OF
Uniontown, Pa, formerly first lieu
tenant. 10th Infantry, 2Sth Division,
A. e. T. for gallantry in action during
the attack in the vicinity Of the Vesle
River, France, September As, 1919
According to the citation, Lieut.. Robin
son spent 10 hours under severe
machine gun and rife fire In making
successful effort to establish liaison
with forces on the left Of his command
and was wounded severely.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-05
Lumberjack Beats Wolf.

SAULT STE. MARIE. Ontario. Sep
TENDER s (Pl Steve Smith of Bar
River Is one sturdy lumberjack. AS
accounts have it, he came upon big
wolf In the woods and beat the NAL
to the punch He dised and sped
the VOLTS lower jaw with on hand
and the neck with the other, then
dragged the animal tgpethe lumber camp
and tied 1t Up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-05
Alfonso Arrives in Madrid.

MADRID, Spain, September N9.-
King Alfonso and his suite arrived to-
day from the Summer palace at SAN
lander. He was met by the premier.
Gen. Primo De Rivera, the mayor, gov.
ernor and various members Of the no.
hilitH.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-05
Sister kills" Brother.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, September S up.
Ed Farrell wired Dad from Clarks-
dale. Ark, for money to get home with.
His 5-year-old sister, Rose Lucille, knew
OF only one reason for kilograms, so
she told the neighbors Ed was dead.
There followed telephone calls to the
house and Mrs. Farrell tainted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-05
BEDROOM GROUPS.
FIFTH FLOOR

FIFTH FLOOR
The Bm early American group of eight pieces in Cherry
and Manic complete with twin beds is $4,000
With full size bed, seven pieces it is $4,000
The Colonial suit Mahogany and crotch Mahogany veneer
with twin BEDS comprises eight pieces and is marked
With full size bed il is $4,000
The Queen Anne suite in lovely Walnut with twin beds is
m.rked :, $500
With full size bed this group $6osoo
The Satnwood group decorated in delightfully."- restfu green,
includes eight pieces complete with twin beds and its price
:, $4,000
Seven pieces with full size bed $4,000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-05
DINING ROOM SUITES

THIRD FLOOR
Colonial in Mahogany having pieces with chain
covered in Muslin, carries Sale price of $4,000
The Queen Anns Group in beautifully carved Walnut com
prises pieces table, china cabinet server. buffet FIVE
side chairs and one arm chair with in antique
velvet $4,000
The Lexington, in Cherry and Maple, is made in own
factory. comprises pieces and priced at $4,000
Bs1aay earysd and distinguished by ball and claw foot
the piece Chppendale suite in Mahogany really fine
group. Its price is $s25.oo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-05
CHAIRS

The Charles club chair in hand blocked linen is $2o5o0
The Chatham chair our manufacture in tapestry bro
cade, is -. -. $500
This chair in Muslin is $1,000
Boadoir chairs covered in broeade damask 5000
The Bennington Wing, made in own factory and covered
in tapestry is $500
OPEN Anu Cbairy in Mahogany Walnut upholstered in
tapestry, damask or velvet from $4,000
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-12
Obituary
Mr.. Edward Irving

Mrs. Edward Irving. who has lived in Putnam most of her life and had many friends and acquaintances m the city, died suddenly at her home on Church street late last Friday af- ternoon. She was ffty-four years old.
 Mrs. Irving had been in apparent good health and during the afternoon was in the business section doing some shopping While on her way home she became suddenly ill and had to be assisted Soon after enter ing the house she died. A heart at tack caused death.
 Mrs. Irving was born in Thompson, November II. 1875, daughter of John and Mary A. (Mullan) Brady. The family removed to Putnam when she was a girl and she has lived here ever since. She was married to Edward Irving, overseer in the Putnam Wool en Company who, with a daughter, Miss Eleanor Irving, survives. Be- sides her husband and daughter Mrs Irving leaves three sisters, Misses Rachael, Catherine and Elizabeth Brady, of Putnam, and Wiaiam Brady, a we'll known actor. Her par. ents and two brothers. Ambrose and Stephen, died some years ago.
 The funeral and solemn high mass of requiem were from St Mary's church at nine o'clock Monday morn ing The pastor, Rev. Father Belle rose, celebrated the mass. Rev. Fath- CT Auger of Whitinsville, formerly of Putnam. acted as deacon, Rev. Fr. Casey was sub-deacon and Rev. Fr. Boileau was master of ceremonies. The church choir sang the Gregorian chant. Burial was in St. Mary's cem- etery. The bearers were William Mnr ray, Joseph Igo, John Duffy, John Whalen. William Reardon and Mich ael Hanberry.