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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-02
CANNON AGAIN HITS
MELLON RUM STAND
Bishop Declares He Would Advo.
cate 500, 900 Fund if
Found Needed.
By the Associated Press.

TRENTON, N. j., February a.
!. Bishop James Cannon, jr., of the Meth
odist Episcopal Church South last night
told the Anti-Saloon League of New
Jersey that he would not hesitate to
! advocate the appropriation of 500. 000.-
600 annually to carry on an adequate
program of prohibition law enforcement
were the President-elect to find it neces-
sary to call for that amount to work
out his proposed constructive program"
Speaking at the annual State rally
of the league here, the bishop said 1t
was exceedingly significant that in the
vote on Thursday in the House of Rep
. resentatives the wet Tammany dele
cation and its AFFILIATED group in other
: cities lined up against the $4,000, 900
appropriation"
Bishop Cannon criticized Secretary
! Mellon on the ground that he had
stated the prohibition department needs
strengthening and had failed to ask for
the necessary funds. but he denied that
he is opposing Mr. Melons retention in
. the cabinet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-02
PO|NCARE CHARGES
GERMAN INFLUENCE
A|satian Autonomy Move Had
Inception EAST of Rhine"
He Says.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
PARIS, February 2.-Charges that
the autonomist movement in Alsace had
its inception least of the Rhine" were
before the French people today.
In a 10-hour speech before three sit
tings of the Chamber OF Deputies yes
terday Premier Raymond Poincare
made this accusation and declared that
he was going to Parliament and ask for
power for France to arm itself" against
the movement.
In the course of his speech even the
autonomist deputies protested his quota
ton from German review that AL
satians had banished France from their
hearts, and when he had concluded he
was given an ovation in which only
the Communists and some Of the
autonomists abstained from cheering.
Hundreds Gather in Strassburg.
Meanwhile dispatches from Strass-
burg, one of the most important cities
in the province, told of hundreds
gathering to hear reports OF the pre-
mier's speech. Discomfort with the
French regime, 1t was said, was mani
fest, and there was free interchange of
expression that Alsace had had enough
of speeches and was suffering from a
dearth of constructive acts.
In an interview after the premier's
speech Rev. Chanoine Muller, a Sena-
tor, and autonomist leader, declared
that M. Poincare was sincere but badly
advised by persons totally ignorant of
the situation. IAN AlSatian policy
framed by 50O-odd Deputies from vari-
Gus other provinces of France will not
settle the problem" he said. "Alsace
wants to be a self-governing province
within the French republic"
Cites Press Reports.
In his statement that the government
would ask Parliament for authority to
arm itself" against the autonomiSts,
Premier Poincare did not say what
manner of arms he had in mind, but
he did add that he hoped having once
obtained them, 1t would never be neces-
sary to employ them.
In proof Of his assertion of German
background for the autonomist move
ment, M Poincare cited articles appear
ing in Brittany and Corsica News of
the same character. he said, had been
disseminated by certain German papers.
He referred to large sums Of money
from unknown sources" which part of
the press of Alsace was alleged to have
received.
1t Is necessary, he insisted. that the
government have the means of putting
an end to these odious campaigns"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-02
.EXACT|NG LABOR
FACING HOOVER
Goes Fishing Today, Pre-
paratory to Several Days
of Hard Work.
BY J. RUSSELL YOUNG,
STAFF Correspondent of The Star.

Staff Correspondent of The Star.
LONG KEY, Fla, February DE
| termined to make the most of the last
day of his second fishing expedition off
the Florida Keys before returning to
Belle Isle tonight, where two or three
days of exacting labor await him be-
fore he again puts everything aside to
indulge in his favorite sport President
elect Hoover headed for the Gulf
Stream at o'clock this morning.
He is making the best of these brief
fishing expeditions. He knows that these
carefree days are to come to an end
very soon.
He has given no indication when ne
proposes to head back for Washing
ton. To speculate on the probable
time of leaving would be but mere
guessing.
Urged to Stay Late.
Some of those about him think that
he will bring this vacation to a close
about February 20. Others think he
will stay on down here until the last
minute, arriving in Washington on the
eve of his Inauguration. 1t is known
that he Is receiving many opportunities
to do SO. While he has been putting
his heart and soul In his play and rest
he has not neglected the work he had
cut out for himself while on this va
cation. Besides the answering of GER
tain letters this has included the COM
pletion of his cabinet making, the writ
ing of his inaugural address and the
drafting of the message he will submit
to the Congress when it assemblies in
extra session. Also he has arranged
conferences and has endeavored to
keep as closely in touch as possible with
all that Is going on back in Wash
ington.
Conferences Scheduled.
What Is expected to be the most i'm
portant of the conferences he is to hold
down here will be with Senator Smoot
OF Utah, who is scheduled to arrive at
Belle Isle tomorrow and remain as
house guest until the following day.
Others with whom he will talk at Belle
Isle tomorrow are Mrs. A. T. Hert of
Kentucky. vice chairman of the Repub-
lican national committee, who was be-
ing prominently mentioned for appoint
ment as Secretary of Interior when she
eliminated herself several weeks ago:
COL Henry Anderson of Richmond, Va,
one of the outstanding Republicans of
the Old Dominion who figured promi-
nently in the successful fight in that
State during the last campaign and who
has been mentioned in connection with
a cabinet appointment John Hays
Hammond of Washington and Massa-
chusetts. Mr.. Hammond, frequently in
the past, has been included in cabinet
speculation, but 1t Is not thought that
he has any such aspirations at this
time or that he Is being suggested in
that connection.
Col. Charles A. Lindbergh, who arrived
at Miami yesterday. is to be a dinner
guest of the Hoovers tomorrow. Col.
Lindbergh is to open the new air line
between Miami and Cristobal, Panama,
on Monday. He is guest at the Adams
estate on Belle Isle, which adjoins the
Penney property.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-02
OLD FRIEND DEMANDS
BUCKLEY CONVICTION
Ohio State Treasurer Faces Politi-
cal Associate in Beer.
Bride Charges.
BY the Associated Press.


COLUMBUS, Ohio, February a.
State Treasurer Bert B. Buckley an
swered questions put by one of his old
est friends, when he confessed illegal
conduct in the Cincinnati beer con-
spiravy to Haveth E. Mau, Federal pros
ecutor and his fellow townsmen, during
cross-eXamination in his trial here on
liquor conspiracy charges.
Buckley and Maui are political asso-
ciates from Dayton of long years stand
ing. In the course of their careers they
have repeatedly worked side by side fol
the same causes.
Mau spoke Of their long association
In his argument to the jury, telling them
lit Is not q pleasant task" as he
charged Buckley with greed in seeking
a share of the protection fee to be paid
by the brewery and demanded his con-
viction.
In his answers Buckley denied offering
John F. Eckhart. acting assistant pro-
hibition administrator and the chief
witness against him, $300 bride fol-
tips on inspections of Cincinnati brew
cries or of criminal desire to aid him In
his political ambitions, but admitted his
conduct violated the law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-02

time the tension had relaxed to some
extent. and Joe'S nonchalance amused
even those who were worried that he
might suffer from exhaustion due to
the cold. A boat was put over the side
from the Boiling, and he was soon
picked up, and he and Roth taken down
to the engine room, where they were
stripped and massaged until they were
again warm.
Harrison had been all this time
swinging from his rope. For at least
10 minutes he hung by his hands and
then Conan made a loop IN another
rope and dropped 1t over SO that he
could put his foot In it. He was COM
paratiyely safe then.
But that 10 minutes had seemed
ages to those who watched him quietly
swinging there, not at all excited and
shifting his grip occasionally so as to
ease the strain on his hands as much
as possible.
Drag Harrison Up.
Thawley, one of the Bolling's engi-
neers, put loop around his ankles and
while two held him and two held Har-
rison he worked his way to the over
hanging edge. The men above had
dragged Harrison up until his head was
damned against the hard snow into
which the rope had cut for three feet
Hey. Quit hauling him." he yelled
You will push me off," Thawley. by
this time had reached q point where
ne could lean far over and reach down
TO grasp HarriSon's hand. He got a
good hold, the old Caucus grip of the
wrist, and called back to those behind
70 haul away. BY exerting all his
strength he managed to swing Harri-
son out and up and hauled him to
safety. He coolly reached in his pocket
for cigarette, lit 1t, said Thanks. -
and walked away. He was probably the
most unconcerned man of the lot.
Byrd had given orders that the ships
De backed away from the barrier as
soon as all the men were aboard and the
roll was called to make sure that all
were safe. When he was assured that
nobody was missing he smiled for the
first time.
Il guess you know who is the happiest
man in the world?" he asked.
He and the others quickly recovered
from the shock of the icy water and
In short time the commander was on
deck giving directions for the unloading
OF the remaining small materials on
the New York, but which he ordered
done out in the bay. The whole thing
from the time the ice broke until the
last man was aboard had taken hardly
more than twenty minutes but it SEEM
ed hours to those who watched help
lessly. Byrd had taken the chance
which had been forced on him by ne
cessity, had seized the only opportuni-
ty for getting his heavy material ashore
and had won.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-02
PARENTS DESERT SIX
CHILDREN IN SHACK
Youngsters, l to 8 Years Old,
Found Without Food or Fire
on Edge Of Lake.
BY the Associated Press.

ANN ARBOR, Mich, February a.
The story Of how the parents Of Fix
children, ranging In age from to 8
years, deserted their brood and left
them without food or fuel in shack
on the shores of Mona Lake in
Muskegon County, was told here yes
terday when two of the children ar
rived at University Hospital for treat
ment for ricketts,, due to under nourish-
ment.
The children. five boys and a girl.
were found in the cottage by neighbors.
There was no fire and had been none
for some time. The children were cry
ing from the cold and budding in
corners to escape the chill winds which
swept through the flimsy dwelling
Two boys, and years old. were
found to be suffering from ricketts,.
They were sent here while the other
children were taken In by warm-hearted
neighbors. The year-old baby may lose
toe as a result of having his feet and
hands frozen.
Information obtained by county au-
thorities was that the father Of the
children had left several months ago
for Chicago and the mother had fol-
lowed a few days ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-02
COURT RECESS GIVES
NORTHCOTT A RESPITE
Accused Slayer in Jail Resting for
Renewal of His Battle
for Life.
By the Associated Press.

RIVERSIDE, Calf, February a.
Noticeably pale and worn after four
and half weeks of active court battle
to escape the death penalty, Gordon
Stewart Northcott remained in his cell
here today, taking advantage of week
end recess to muster the rest of his de-
Tense against charges of Staying three
boys.
Just what further testimony he will
endeavor to adduce and from whom he
has not made clear Mrs. N. H. Wins
low OF Pomona, mother of two of the
boys who are alleged by the State to
have been murder farm victims, has
been subpoenaed by Northcott, but is
Ill and has not yet appeared.
Northcott took the stand again yes
terday to testify further regarding
family affairs. While on the stand he
was interrupted by Juror, who asked
information about "the Dahls and
Thompson case" Sanford Clark. nephew
and witness against Northcott, told a
story OF a grave being prepared at the
latter's ranch for Mr.. and Mrs. A. Dahl
OF Los Angeles, and the DahIs them
selves related from the witness chair
circumstances surrounding a visit to
the farm.
John j. Thompson of Cotton, Calf
was State witness who charged that
Northcott once attempted to kidnap his
young son.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-02
FINAL ARGUMENTS
ON IN KEYES TRIAL
State Closing Case of Former Dis.
trict Attorney and Others
on Bribery Charges.

BY the Associated Press
LOS ANGELES. February 2.-Trial
OF former District Attorney Asa Keyes
Ben Getzoff and Ed Rosenberg on
bribery and conspiracy charges was
drawing toward its close today. A shor,
court session was provided for the state
to complete arguments to the Jury.
William j. Simpson, deputy district
attorney. demanded the conviction of
the trio in a short address to the Jurors
yesterday. He declared the State had
proved eight overt acts In which the
former prosecutor was charged with
having received, through Getzoff. sums
Of money to influence the outcome OF
fraud cases which Reyes was conducting
against Rosenberg and others.
Summing up the States contentious
Chief Deputy District Attorney Robert
p. Stewart pictured Keyes to the jurors
as living a life of luxury as the result
of an illegal harvest of money from
those he had accused. but never con-
victed, of crimes"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-02
CHAINED TO CANNON
AND BLOWN TO BITS
Inhabitants Of Kanahar Ordered
to Witness Spectacle to Break
Up Looting.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON, February 2.-The Daily
Express In dispatch from Karachi
India, says that Amanullah has taken
stern measures to suppress looting by
tribesmen between Chaman and Kanda-
har, in his native country. Afghanistan
Tribesmen caught attacking a cara
van we're brought in chains to Kanda-
har, where they were tied to the mouths
of cannon and blown to bits.
All inhabitants were ordered to wit.
ness the spectacle.
A Moscow report late yesterday said
that the Afghan Ambassador at that
city, Ghouliam Nabi Khan, had advised
the Soviet government in behalf of
Amanullah that he had resumed the
temporal power In Afghanistan and had
proclaimed himself head of the national
government with temporary residence
at Kandahar.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-02
ELECTIONS COST HIGH.
81, 29S, 656 Spent by Board in New
York City in 1928.

NEW YORK. February 2 CP).-IThe
New York city board of elections re-
ported yesterday that its expenses for
1928 totaled $2,298.656. which is more
dollars than there were votes cast here
for all the presidential candidates in
the November elections. There were
1,973.758 such votes.
The money spent by the board Of
elections. however, cannot all be charged
up against the one election. almost
$4,000, for instance. being spent for
new voting machines, which will serve
in future elections also.
The largest single item was $723,249,
the pay for election officers. Sample
and official ballots cost $l29.905 and
$52,2l1 was spent for Photographic
register books when it became necessary
to split some of the districts because OF
the larger registration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-02
The Community Chest
BY E. M. CLEMENT,
Honorable Mention The Stars Community Chest Essay Contest

ITO be satisfactory relief must be prompt discriminating
and kind Experience has proved that the Community
Chest, administered by men and women whose hearts
and heads have learned to do intelligent team work.
comes as near as humanity possible to realizing that ideal
1t protects the community from INSCRIPTIONS Adventures
trading on the nober impulses of mankind fleeing the rich
and defraudng the These ackaS thrive where
the Community Chest is a well recognized institution.
The first object in giving should be to give those in dis
treSS mot aims, friend The greater the resources
the wiser and powerful that friend the
be that the type of relief given will be of the best
possible character, worthy the name of friendship.
The citys phlanthropies many but often unknown
to those in dreS need central Office brings the demand
and supply together auickywhch is generally of the first
sideraton Poverty seldom alone 1t often follows
unemployment sickness death Visiting Nurse may
needed much food COAL Here agency in
with every form OF relief and if sometimes occurs it
not financial assistance but advice and information that is
needed none in better position to act FIRST friend
Because it is qualified to know conditions to act wisely
and promptly the Community Chest deserves the support
the entire city Every dollar given be counted upon
give its utmost for the comfort and assistance of the
fortunate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-02
DEATH OF RICH WIDOW
TO BE INVESTIGATED
Physicians Puzzled, Daughters
Ask Chicago Police to Start
Inquiry.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
CHICAGO. February 2.-Circum-
stances surrounding the death of Mrs.
Selma Burnham, a.. were being sifted
by Coroner Bundesen today.
Death Of the wealthy West Side
widow yesterday puzzled physicians and
two daughters, Mrs. Josephine Gowen,
Chicago. and Miss Isabelle Burnham,
Detroit, have demanded q police inves-
tigation.
Edward T. Riley. partner with Mrs.
Burnham in the 'Burnham Gum Ma
chine Works, said she had turned over
SIS per cent of her estimated estate of
100000 to him prior to her death.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-02

Mrs. Ord Preston, Mrs. c. A. Stedman,
Dennis Epson and Weaver Bros.
Helen Jones, $500: Helen Nicolay,
$3.50; Fred S. Gichner, $3.50; Southern
Diaries and Miss Frances Young, $500.
Five -l1undred-dollar gifts: Mrs. Mary
Russell Amory, Arcade Sunshine Laundry
Co.; Louis Bush, the Continental Baking
Co.. F. P. Avalear, Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob
S. Gruver, anonymous, Frank r. Jelleff
$500 more bringing his pledge to
$4,000: E. Lee Jones, Mary s. Lawrence
A. Lofier Co, Inc: Mr.. and Mrs. VIII
liam K. Quinter, w. H. Rapley, Mrs
Margaret l.. Reed, Janet Richards
Joseph Sanders, Jacob B. Shapiro. w. A
Simpson, Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Wagga-
man, DR.. and Mrs. Reginald Walker, w
H. Walker, M. and G. Warren and John
H. Wilkins Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-02
MAYER DENIES RUM0R.
Californian Not Offered Envoy Post
by Hoover, he Says.

LOS ANGELES, February 2 R-
Denial of report that the post Of
United States Ambassador to Turkey
had been offered to Louis B. Mayer,
vice president of the Metro Goldwyn-
Mayer Motion Picture Corporation, by
President-elect Hoover, was made by
Mayer late yesterday in a statement to
the Los Angeles Times.
II am not candidate for public
office Of any kind" Mayors statement
said. land even were q candidate Mr..
Hoover Is not yet President and to
discuss such thing would be decidedly
premature until he takes ONCE"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-02
COASTER BADLY HURT.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
FREDERICK, Md, February a.
Austin DevilbisS. 9-year-old son of City
Policeman Charles DevilbiSs, Is In the
local hospital in serious condition as
the result of injuries sustained In the
first coasting accident Of the season
here.
other injuries when his sled, which he
had attached to an automobile, was
hurled into another parked machine.
His scalp was torn off by the impact.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-02
Colored Worker Suffer. Stroke.

While at work In the plant OF the
Potomac Electric Power Co. at Benning
Yesterday afternoon. Hiram Haywood.
colcred so. Forty-ninth street and
Sheriff road northeast. suffered stroke
of paralysis. He was taken to Casualty
Hospital and treated by DR.. Louis Jimal,
who reported his condition serious.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-02
MARRIAGE COST REDUCED.
License Price Cut by Superior,
Wis, to Get More Fees.

SUPERIOR, Wis, February 2 GP).-
Marriage license prices in this county
have been reduced from 81 to SO cents
by County Clerk A. r.. Cole in an eff
fort. he explained. to get some of the
fees that have been going to Duluth,
Mimi, across the bay.
The Duluth price is s2.25. The Min
nesota city, however, has one advan-
tage, in that marriages may be per-
formed Immediately following issuance
of licenses, whereas in Wisconsin five
days must elapse.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-02
MAN AND WIFE DEAD.
Pneumonia Claims Two in Ten
Hours in Alexandria Home.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. February o.
Within 10 hours yesterday Edgar NJ.
Farr, So years old. and Mrs. Mollie ".
Farr. So. of 500 South Lee street, died
Of pneumonia after being Ill only q
short time.
Mrs. Farr expired at her home and
her husband died at the Alexandra
Hospital. without having been informed
Of his wife's death.
Funeral services for Mrs. Farr are to
be held at o'clock this afternoon from
the late residence. and the body viii be
taken TO Montrose, Va, tomorrow. Ar
rangements for Mr.. Fairs funeral have
not been completed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-02
MRS. MARY CONNELL DIES,
Widow of Charles M. Connell Sur
vived by One Son.

Mrs. Mary A. Connell 70 years old
widow of Charles M. Council, died at
her home. 1913 Seventeenth street, yes
terday after an illness of about five
months.
Mrs. Connell was member OF Di-
vision No. 2, Ancient Order of Hiber-
mans. She is survived by a son, Jo-
seph Council.
Funeral services will be conducted in
st. Margaret's Catholic Church Monday
morning at O'Clock. Interment will
be In Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-02
BAND CONCERT.

BY the u. s. Soldiers Home Band
Orchestra. in Stanley Hall. at 5:3e
o'clock this evening. John S. M. zim-
hermann, bandmaster; Anton Pointner
assistant leader.
March, THE Blue Devils. $50. Levy
Overture. Queen of Autumn. .Bigge
Grand fantasia, 1.-THE Evolution of
4>iAtC Luke
Scenes from musical comedy. 1.-The
Merry Widow" .Lehar
Fox trot. Happy. Cohan
Valse de concert, Invitation to the
Dance" .................Vo Won Weber
Finale, Get Out and Get Under the
Moon" jerome
THE Star Spangled Banner"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-02
INCREASE THE LUMP SUM

From Argument Accompanying Petition Congress Urging
That Lump Sum Payment Be Substantially Increased
While 1t Remains Temporary Appropri-
alton Practice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-02
TOTALS OF $500, 900
SEEN ON FIFTH DAY
OF CHEST CAMPAIGN

Continued From First Page.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-02
PLEA FOR INCREASE
IN LUMP SUM TO D. C.
MADE TO SENATORS

Continued From First PAGE. F,