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Evening star., 1929-12-14
Cash and Garry

Cash and Garry.
To be juggler I shall try
And carry to the door
A stack of bundles eight feet high,
Through the department store.
Evening star., 1929-12-14
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Evening star., 1929-12-14
The Big Game.

The Big Game.
do you believe in allowing money
to get into politics?"
How are you going to prevent it?"
asked Senator Sorghum. Money has
to do something with itself and politics,
after all, is an even bigger game than
the stock market"
Evening star., 1929-12-14

Jud Tunkins says a woman no longer
wants a man to stay home nights. She
prefers the cabaretS.
Evening star., 1929-12-14
Facts Not Available

Facts Not Available.
did she find out all about her hus-
band before she married him?"
mot ALL" answered Miss Cayenne
When he proposed to her it happened
that the grand jury was not in session."
"A cheat" said Hi Ho, the sage Of
Chinatown, may deceive others, but he
must forfeit the respect Of the one per-
son whose esteem means most--him-
self"
Evening star., 1929-12-14
Needing the Rest.

A statesman in seclusion lurked.
He sits detected,
Because so very hard he worked
To get elected.
Some day." said Uncle Eben, every
man kin have an airship, but all !
axes foh is a new pair o. Shoes"
Evening star., 1929-12-14

@. Is the work of Junior college the
equivalent of two or three years Of
regular college work?-G. S. w.
A. Such schools give two years of
college work.
Evening star., 1929-12-14

Q. How many times was Booker T.
Washington marrisd?-A. E. S.
a. He was married three times.
Evening star., 1929-12-14

@. How can one tell when the water
in an aquarium needs changing?-E. B.
A. When the bubbles come to the top
of an aquarium the water needs more
oxygen. The water should be changed
and the bottom of the aquarium should
be cleaned
Evening star., 1929-12-14

@. What determines whether or not a
person is insane?-R. G..
A. Insanity is a purely legal term.
It resolves itself into testamentary ca
pacity, and this varies with every juris-
diction.
Evening star., 1929-12-14

What proportion Of beef animal
( .b'e meat?--J. r.
Il. The edible meat OF the average
stcer is 56 per cent Of the live weight;
of a COW it Is AZ per cent.
Evening star., 1929-12-14

@. Why do wild birds peck at win
dowS?-P. j. NJ.
A. 1t is called shadow boxing. The
bird is fighting its own reflection in the
glass. The mocking bird, the robin and
cardinal are often attracted to VIM
doWS.
Evening star., 1929-12-14

@. Why was the Chevrolet car so
named?-R. E. r.
A. It was named after Louis and Gas
ton Chevrolet, racing drivers.
Evening star., 1929-12-14

@. Are cannibals to be found any
where in South America?-W. w. L.
A. Cannibal tribes are still in exist
ence in the jungles of the central part
of South America, particularly in IT,
Amazon Basin in Brazil.
Evening star., 1929-12-14

@. Why is French bread served with
the slices held together by the bottom
Evening star., 1929-12-14

@. Do the rebels in the revolutions
in Mexico have flags Of their own?-
E. P. w.
A. The Mexican embassy says that
all the rebels in Mexico always carry
the Mexican flag instead of using flags
Of their own.
Evening star., 1929-01-03
ASKS AIRPORT SITE
AT GRAvELLY POINT
MacCracken Favors Loca-
tion for TerminaI-hints
More Money May Be Spent.

Gravelly Point was indorsed as the
site for Washington's proposed airport
by William p. MacCracken, Assistant
Secretary of Commerce for aviation, in
letter today to Senator Vandenberg of
Michigan. who was made chairman of a
special subcommittee to handle the air.
port measure
Secretary MacCracken suggested to
Senator Vandenberg that eventually $3,-
100000 should be spent on an airport
for the National Capital instead of the
limit of cost of 81 100000 provided for
in the Capper bill
According to Senator Vandenberg. the
letter from the Commerce Department
did not go into the question of dividing
the cost OF the airport between the Fed
ersl and District governments.
Senator Vandenberg asked lIr. Mac
Cracken three questions. namely: Does
Washington need an airport? Is GRAY
ely Point the best location? Is the
Capper bill adequate?
Senator Vandenberg said the Assist
ant Secretary answered all three in the
affirmative. with the added suggestion
that eventually the limit of cost should
be raised. The letter pointed out that
GraVelly Point not only would give
ample acreage for future expansion, but
also would result in reclaiming an area
that would improve the appearance of
the National Capital.
Senator Vandenberg said he would
have meeting of his subcommittee
within few days to take up the airport
bill.
Evening star., 1929-01-03
D. c. RUM INQUIRY
NEARLY COMPLETE
Gibson Will Not Force New
Enforcement Act on Dis
trict, He Indicates.

The prohibition enforcement act
which the Gibson subcommittee of the
House plans to frame will not be
forced on the District unless 1t Is
wanted, it was indicated today by
Chairman Gibson.
The committee recently made an ex-
haust've study Of the liquor situation
in Washington, and Mr.. Gibson said he
is satisfied that the District is getting
as good enforcement as can be expect
ed under existing conditions in most
of the police precincts. There are sew
eral bad spots. however, he said, which
should be cleaned up.
Except for information the committee
is seeking from Mrs. Mabel Walker
Willebrandt, Assistant Attorney General,
in charge of prohibition enforcement,
the committee. Mr.. Gibson said. has
virtually completed its inquiry into the
enforcement of liquor laws in the Dis
trict.
What Washington needs Is real
and effective prohibition enforcement
act, and steps to frame such legislation
will be taken Soon," Mr. Gibson de-
clared. But 1 am sure it will not be
forced upon the people here unless it is
Oficials of the Police Department.
the courts and the Citizens Service
LEAGUE appeared before the committee
at its hearings on the prohibition sit
uation and suggested various remedies
to rid Washington of the 5000 boot
leggers Prohibition Commissioner Doran
estimated are doing business hefe.
These suggestions are being given sefi-
Gus consideration by the committee.
Evening star., 1929-01-03

A gymnast at Nancy, France. recently
gave an exhibition of seating his small
boy On ton of hoop and then balanc-
ang the bsy-laden hoop on his chin.
Evening star., 1929-01-03
AMERICAN SCHNEIDER
CUP ENTRY MYSTERY
Entrance Fee Raised Privately
Rumor Puts Navy Air King
in Pilots Pit.

A blank, entry on behalf of the
United States for participation in the
Schneider Cup seaplane races in Eng
land this Fall has been made by cable
to Paris. the headquarters of the Inter-
national Aeronautic Federation, and has
given rise to much speculation and
mystery as to who will be the Amer
lean participants The entrance fee was
raised by private subscription. and
while rumor has 1t that a special speedy
seaplane is being constructed and that
Lieut.. Alfred j. Williams. Navy speed
king, is being groomed for the post OF
upholding Old Glory, naval and aero
nautical circles in Washington have dis
claimed knowledge of any concrete
moves for putting an American pilot
and machine into the aerial lists.
Under the federation's rules. 1t is eX-
planned. the United States does not
have to make known its entry or di-
vulge any information concerning its
craft or man until 30 days before the
race, which will be held In October or
November While It is considered
likely that American firms interested in
aviation may be planning to subscribe
funds privately, partly for advertising
purposes and partly for patriotic, it is
certain that neither the Army nor Navy
has funds to participate In the
Schneider race. Military. naval or
civilian flyers may be among the
American entrants.
Evening star., 1929-01-03
SAMUEL F. RYNEX, so,
UNION VETERAN, EXPIRES
Retired Dry Goods Merchant Sur
vived by Two Sons and
Two Daughters.

Samuel F. Rynex, 90 years old, Union
Army veteran and long resident of
this city, died at the home of his
daughter. Mrs. James L. Murphy, 1716
Lanier place, yesterday.
Mr.. RyneX, who resided at the home
Of his daughter, Miss Byrd E. Rynex,
1926 Ontario place, had eaten break
fast at the residence of Mrs. Murphy
and walked upstairs. where he was
later found dead. Death was attributed
to heart attack.
Mr.. Rynex was a member of the
Association of Oldest Inhabitants of
the District Of Columbia and of the
Grand Army of the Republic. He served
with Missouri volunteers during the
conflict between the North and South.
For many years Mr.. Rynex was en-
gagged in the dry goods business, first
in South Washington and later at
Nineteenth street and Pennsylvania
avenue. He retired from business about
is years ago.
Besides his daughters. Mr.. Rynex is
survived by two sons. Frank r. Rynex
of Walter Heights, Va, and David C.
Rynex of 1926 Ontario place.
Funeral services will be conducted at
the residence on Ontario place tomor-
row afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. Rev. j.
H. Miers. pastor of the Fourth Presby-
terian Church. of which Mr.. Rynex was
an elder. will 'officiate Interment will
be N Congressional Cemetery.
Evening star., 1929-01-03
COMMITTEE TO BE SENT
ON PORTO RICAN RELIEF
Special Group Going to Island to
Operate Under Com
mission.

The Porto Rican Relief Commission,
created by act .! Congress to provide
practical measures for the relief of the
inhabitants Of the island who suffered
by the recent hurricane in the West
Indies, met at the War Department to-
day and arranged to send special
committee to Porto Rico to organize
and operate under the commission.
Maj Clarence l.. Ridley. Corps of En-
gineers. stationed at Fort Du Pont,
Del. who has just returned from visit
to Porto Rico, appeared before the COM
mittee and made brief report of his
observations of conditions on the island.
together with his view of the most ur-
cent steuS TO be undertaken for the
immediate relief Of the sufferers and
the re-establiShment of business condi-
tiOnS.
The Congressional PcliNf Commission
consists of Secretary Davis of the War
Department, chairman: Secretary Mel
lon of the Treasury Department and
Secretary Jardine Of le Agriculture
Department,
Evening star., 1929-01-03

While cheering his team to victory.
70-year-old James Anderson dropped
dead at a foot ball game at Grief,
Scotland
Evening star., 1929-01-03
Medical Aid for Burned Woman Delayed
By Name Jefferson on Four Thoroughfares

Confusion resulting from applying
the name Jefferson to four District
thoroughfares and a street lamp sign
improperly designating Jefferson ave-
nue. as Jefferson street late yesterday
afternoon caused delay in Mrs. Mary
Tavenner, 80 years old, of 1861 Jeffer-
son avenue, getting treatment for burns
she received as result of the explosion
of gas stove in her home.
A call sent to Emergency Hospital
said a physician was wanted at 1861
Jefferson street, and DR.. Walter Glad
ding, member of the staff, assumed
he was wanted at that number on the
Jefferson street extending west from
500 Fifth street to Sixteenth street.
1t developed that there is no such
number as 1861 on that thoroughfare,
and the oelay in reaching the proper
address caused friends of Mrs. Taven-
ner to become impatient and call No
police patrol wagon. The police took
Evening star., 1929-01-03
D. C. SCHOOLS NEED
221 CLASSROOMS.
Dr.. BalIou Reports Facilities
Nearer Adequate Now
Than Since 1920.

With 221 additional classrooms still
needed, the public school systems IA
cilities are nearer adequacy today than
they have been since November, 1920,
according to report just made public
by DR.. Frank W. Ballou, superintendent
Of schools. The report was based on
a survey of accommodations existing
two months ago and a compilation of
the data has just been COMPLETED.
On November /, 1920, the report
shows, $50 additional classrooms were
needed throughout the system, while
on the corresponding day last year, the
shortage had been reduced to 256. The
peak of clasSrooms needs during the
period covered by DR.. Ballou'S report
was reached November i, 1921, when
there existed a shortage of 37l rooms.
The general downward trend in the
numerical needs of the system is shown
in the report as follows: l922-336
rooms needed; 1886 needed; 1924
--2S0 rooms needed; 192S-297 rooms
needed; 1926-283 rooms needed; 1927
-252 rooms needed and 1923-221
rooms needed.
The report shows that in all, IS
pUI OdUlS SIlIUbl III uoNs
Sixty-six of these are filling shortages
in the elementary schools, while the
remaining nine are used at Junior high
schools and vocational schools.
Besides portables, the shortage of 221
classrooms is being met as of Novem-
ber /, by the use of 10 rented rooms,
and one at the Abbot Vocational School
The report shows further that 83 of
the total number of needed claSSroomS
would be required to eliminate part
time classes in The first and second
grades Part-time classes above the
second grade have been eliminated en-
tirely. Thirty-Seven of the rooms would
be required to eliminate oversize classes,
while l6 would correct other 'undesira-
BILE situations"
The 83 classrooms needed to over
come part-time classes in the younger
grades represents slight decrease over
last year. when 80 rooms were needed
to eliminate part-time classes in the
first and second grades, and five more
were required to afford the same relief
In the third and fourth grades
In 1926 the situation was more Seri-
Gus, when 125 first and second grade
classes and five third and fourth grade
classes were on part time The peak
need for classrooms to eliminate part
time sessions during the nine-year
period covered by the report occurred
in 1921, when 152 first and second
grade classes and 10 third and fourth
grades were on part time.
Evening star., 1929-01-03
S|DNELL ACQUIRES
LAND FOR SCHOOL
Ten Acres Opposite Institu-
tion on Wisconsin Avenue
Sold by Heurich.
Negotiations have been completed for

Negotiations have been completed for
purchase by Thomas w. Sidwell, foun-
der and owner of the Sidwell's Friends
School, of a tract of 10 acres of land
west of Wisconsin avenue, opposite the
suburban school property of the insti-
tuition, from Christian Heurich, ST., it
was announced today.
The consideration in the transaction,
which was handled through the Office
of Weaver Bros, Inc, in cooperation
with the Christian Heurich. jr.. Realty
Co., was not made public. Transfer
of title to the property was to be ex-
ecuted this afternoon
The property purchased by Mr.. Sid
well has been held by Mr. Heurich, sr..
for "a years, and has been used by the
Sidwells School for years as an ath-
letic field. 1t lies just beyond Friend
ship. the country estate of Edward B.
Mclean. and is opposite the home of
Admiral Cary T. Grayson.
Its acquisition by Mr. Sidwell, it is
announced, will keep the way open for
the continuance and future enlarge
ment of the Sidwell's Friends School in
this section. The major part of the
school now is located on I street be-
tween Eighteenth and Nineteenth SITS.
Evening star., 1929-01-03

Mrs. Tavenner to Georgetown Univer-
sity Hospital, where she was treated for
burns about the head. After treatment
she was returned home.
On numerous occasions, it is stated,
confusion has resulted from the i'm
proper designation on street LAMPS of
Jefferson avenue, the thoroughfare upon
which Mrs. Tavenner resides, and which
Is In Georgetown. There is q jefferson
place extending west from 1918 Con-
necticut avenue to Nineteenth street.
the fourth thorouyhfare named Jeffer-
son being In the Northeast section and
designated street. 1t extends east
from Fourth street to Eastern avenue.
AS the result of yesterdays trouble.
Commissioner Dougherty today said he
would look into the matter of putting
up the proper sign on Jefferson avenue
and the name of the street might even
be changed to avoid similar confusion
in future,
Evening star., 1929-01-03
RESCUED FROM CHAIR.
Fire Squad Called When Woman Is
Unable to Rise From Seat.

Responding to call for aid at 1908
Twelfth street northeast today, three
members of No. Fire Rescue Squad
headed by Acting Sergt G. e. Swords,
found Mrs. Susan Curley, weighing
nearly $50 pounds, seated in a chair
and unable to get out.
Mrs. Ethel Johnson, her daughter-in-
law, explained that Mrs. Curley has
been ailing for some time and that
usually she has been able to get in
and out of bed by holding to furniture.
Today, however, she was unable to get
cut of the chair and she called the
rescue squad for aid. The firemen
with the aid Of a policeman carried
her to bed, p
Evening star., 1929-01-03
REv.DR.J JOHNSON FUNERAL
Services to Be Conducted at Resi-
dence Tomorrow.

1
Funeral services for Rev. DIR. Logan
Johnson. 10. who died at his home,
2009 Vermont avenue. Tuesday. will be
conducted at the residence tomorrow
morning at II o'cock. Rev. o. L. Rand
will off1ciate. Interment will be In the
Lincoln Memorial Cemetery.
DR.. Johnson was pastor emeritus bf
the Contee Church of Burrville, which
he organized. He served for SO years
as clerk In the U. s. Pension once.
being retired in 1922 He was a native
of Prince George County, Va. He was
educated at Bridgeport. Conn. and at
Howard University, being graduated
from the college OF art and sciences at
the latter institution in 1881. He later
studied theology and became minister
of the African Methodist Episcopal
Zion Church.
He is survived by his widow. Mrs.
Julia A. williams johnson: three
daughters. Miss Eva v. johnson, Miss
Deborah E. Johnaon and Mrs. M. An
nette Scott, and q son, Frederick NJ.
johnson.
Evening star., 1929-01-03
u. S. FLYING SERVICE
HAS 5000 OFFICERS
945 Commissioned Pilots, IL Oh.
servers, Al Enlisted Flyers
in Regular Army.
BY the Associated Press.


The emergency flying strength of the
United States Army and Reserve units
aggregates more than 5000 officers.
Mai. Gen. James E. Fechet, chief of
the Army Air Corps, advised the House
Army appropriations subcommittee that
on November / the Regular Army alone
had GAS officer pilots and IL observers
and Al enlisted pilots.
At the same time, he said the or
ganized Reserve officer pilots numbered
1857, of whom 631 were qualified for
immediate service. the remainder re-
quiring a refreshing course" OF from
two to eight months. The Reserves
also have 748 officer observers, of whom
500 are fitted for immediate service.
The National Guard had @l8 officer
pilots and IS observers.
Evening star., 1929-01-03
SCREAMS FOIL HOLD-UP.
Mrs. Rachel Kliban Frightens Two
Bandits From Store.

Bandits From Store.
The screams of Mrs. Rachel Kliban,
so years old, today frustrated an at
tempted hold-up in the ]. Kilban Gro
Gerry Co., 10l4 First street, when two
colored bandits entered the store and
held her at the point of pistol.
Mrs. Kliban, screaming, ran from the
store and the bandits, fearing apprehen-
sion, disappeared up a nearby alley. on
Ger @. r. Bremmerman of the second
precinct, attracted by the womans
screams, investigated and later arrested
two colored men who are booked at the
precinct for investigation. Nothing was
taken from the store,
Evening star., 1929-01-03
CAPT. RIGGS NAMED.
Will Succeed Admiral Stitt as
Naval Medical Chief.

Capt. Charles E. Riggs was nominated
by President Coolidge today to be sur
geon general and chief of the Bureau
of Medicine and Surgery of the Navy
Department.
He succeeds Rear Admiral Edward E.
Stitt, who has served two terms.
Evening star., 1929-01-03
Association to Elect.
ial Dispatch 10 The Star.

Special Dispatch 10 The Star.
SEAT PLEASANT. Md, January g.
Officers are to BE- elected for the en-
suing year at a meeting tonight at q
O'Clock Of the Seat Pleasant Fire and
Community Welfare Association in Fire.
mems Hall here.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-02
Pages l3 to 2
Seattle Minister Insists Woman Wooed Him With Glib Promises;
 Pastor Asks S50,OOO Heart Balm

agreed to build him a tabernacle here and equip a gospel ship" tor evangelstic work along the Pacific coast. He alleged she later refused to keep her promises.
 Clark broke down and iobbe1 when he described the mental lo- action which he said he experienced when he found Mrs. Kennedy lad deceived" him.
 Must "Tcll All'
 'Id rather have a red letter on my breast than scared into my soul" he iaItered. "I felt l must tell all. felt as if moral hit-and- run driver had struck me and sped away in the darkness"
 Clark contcnded that he vas so completely compromised 5y Mrs. Kennedy that he could never take another wife" He also said in his complaint that her failure to marry him had wrecked his plans for re- lgious work.
 John s. Robinson. attorney far Mrs. Kennedy. characterized Clark as the lowest, most contamptible criminal known to lava black mailer"
New Britain herald., 1929-10-02
INDUSTRIAL HEAD
 DROWNS IN LAKE
Thomas E. Mitten SuCCumbS to
 Heavy Clothing Drag

Philadelphia. Oct. 2 P}-The son of an English immigrant, a farm la borer at 21. a millionaire at 40 and an internationally known industrial lst at 50. are the high lights of the career of Thomas F. Mitten closed yesterday by accidental death. He was 65 years old.
 MT. Mitten was president of Nit ten Management, Inc, which oper- ates the Philadelphia Rapid Transit company, the Inter- Railway con- pany of Buffalo and the Yellow Cab company of this city. He was organ izer of the Mitten Bank Securities corporation.
 browns While Fishing
 He drowned while fishing in a big log tavern lake. on his 4,0OO acre Pocono Mountain estate near Mil ford, Pa.
 He went to the lake alone and is believed to have met his death short ly after a. m. his watch having stopped at 10 minutes past that hour He was known as an early riser and it was his custom to row on the lake nearly every day for exercise, stop ping occasionally to fish.
 His overturned rowboat was found about 150 feet out from the shore of the lake. Later his body was recov- cred. Because of the cold weather he | wore heavy clothing and high hunt ing boots.
 Coroner J. Henry Ludwig of Pike
New Britain herald., 1929-10-02
Claims Mrs. Kennedy Com promised Him So Com pIeteIy That He Can Never Marry Another Woman.

Seattle, Oct. 2 tP}-Details of an alleged "whirlwind courtship" in volving Rev. II. II. Clark. former Seattle minister. and Mrs. Minnie F.. Kennedy were due for an airing in court here today in Clarks $50,O00 breach of promise suit against the mother of Aimee Semple McPher- son, evangelist.
 Clark was called to the stand yesterday but his story remained unfinished when court recessed for the day. A judicial order excluded from the courtroom girls under IS years of age during the taking of testimony.
 Met Her in Movie
 The former Seattle minister testi- fled that he first met Mrs. Kennedy in a Seattle motion picture theater and described some of their subse quent meetings in hotels aai res taurants here. Clark charges that Mrs, Kennedy. ullnr the aiias Of Mrs. klark, woOed him persis- tently, promised to marry him and
New Britain herald., 1929-10-02

as badly needed and has under taken his task with the reservation that he will receive no compcnsa- tion or reward. He will have at his disposal the findings of the en- forcement commission.
 Would Relieve Courts
 Tt must be understood" he said. that these reforms do not concern alone the enforcement of the laws in support of the 18th amendment. The proposal looks to the relief of the courts from their present congestion.
 "The abuses which have unde- niably accompanied the enforce mcnt of the dry law have brought that act into unmcrited disreputc.
 "The legal machinery of the country has broken under the strain. Courts have been cloEGcd abuses have arisen and practices have developed which call for deh- nito reform.
 That reform, the president pro- poses, shall be prompt and effec- tive.