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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-27
MELLON HEARING
OFF UNTIL MONDAY
Senate Judiciary Committee
Fails to Decide on His
Right to Hold Office.
Nv the Associa.cd Pres,.

BY the Associated Press.
The Senate judiciary committee failed
today to reach decision on the right
Of Secretary Mellon to hold office and
adjourned until Monday after two hours
Of discussion on the report OF Chairman
Norris ruling against the Secretary.
Chairman Norris called the meeting ia
vote on report prepared by himself
holding that, as the holder of stock Of
various corporations, Mr. Mellon is serv.
ing Illegally under an old statute for.
bidding the Secretary of the Treasury
to be interested in trade or commerce.
The report was prepared in response
to the resolution of Senator McKellaE
Democrat, Tennessee, directing the com,
mittee 10 inquire into the question.
Clashes With Mitchell.
The conclusion of Senator Norris il
directly contrary to the opinion recently
given by Attorney General Mitchell ID
President Hoover in which he held there
was no question Of Mr.. MELONS right Il
serve. Senator Walsh, Democrat, Mon,
tana, member of the committee, agreed
with Senator Norris.
Regardless of the decision of the com,
mittee, Senator Norris intends to submit
his report. either as a majority or mi,
nority report from the committee, and
thus bring the issue to the attention Of
the Senate
His extensive report deals only with
the legal question at issue. He quotee
at some length from the recent addresi
of President Hoover on law enforcement
and concluded that strict interpretation
of the law showed Mr.. Mellon was lille.
gally holding office.
Other Points Dismissed.
Senator Norris dismisses two otheI
points raised in the Mcclellan resolu,
ton. He says the precedents support
the policy of President Hoover in moi
renominating the members Of the Cool.
idge cabinet he has continued in Office
Mellon and James j. Davis, the Score,
tary of Labor. were held over in thu
Hoover cabinet and their names vert
not resubmitted to the Senate.
The Norris report is based on thu
letter OF Secretary Mellon, which wal
laid before the committee. In that let.
ter, Nj. Mellon said that he was {
stockholder in the Aluminium Co. and
the Gulf Oil Co. and other companies
However, he said he did not have con.
trolling interest in any of these COM
panies and that he did not have any
executive offices In the business world
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-27

Bridegroom, IA; Bride, 70,
Both Grandparents, Wed
Here in Church Ceremony.

Amos Dawson, "a years old, retired
manufacturer. and Mrs Emma Z. Eve
leigh, 10. both grandparents, recon
ffrfned their belief In married life by
uniting in the bonds Of holy matri-
mony in the Church of the Transflg-
uration, Episcopal. late yesterday after
noon. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. DR.. j. j. Queally. rector, In
the presence of a grown daughter OF
the bride and friends.
It was the fourth marriage for Mr.
Dawson, who was left a wieower by
each Of his former wives. and the Sec
ond marriage for Mrs Dawson. The
former has 2 sons 2 daughters and IL
grandchildren, while Mrs. Dawson Is
the mother of sons, 3 daughters
and 10 grandchildren Mrs. Dawson s
first husband died about years ago.
Romance Began in South.
The romance which resulted In the
marriage yesterday began in Miami,
Fla, where Mr. Dawson has been
spending much time since retiring sew
eral years ago from active work as the
head Of the Dawson Manufacturing
Co. Of Pawtucket, r. l., lace manu-
featuring firm.
The couple arrived here from Miami
yesterday morniag and spent the day
with Mr.. Dawson's niece. Mrs. William
Hughes, 81 Sherman Circle. Mrs.
De Lancey Armstrong of Watertown.
N. Y, Mrs. Dawson's daughter, came
here to attend the wedding.
Wished an abundance Of happiness
by friends following the ceremony, the
couple expressed confluence that such
Is bound to be their lot. x viii be
happy because married the finest man
in Miami" Mrs Dawson said with q
smile II have married wonderfully
fine woman" Mr.. Dawson countered.
Will Live In Florida.
The couple planned to leave today
for New York from where they will go
to Rhode Island. paying their children
visits while on their honeymoon, after
which they will go back to Miami to
make their home.
Mr.. Dawson. born July rs. 1854. is a
native of Farnworth, England. He came
TO this country as a young man and was
in business In Pawtucket. r.. l., for AZ
years before retiring and going to Mi
ami. Mrs. Dawson was born in Mon
treal. July 4, 1858, and has spent the
greater part Of her life in New York
State. She was first married 81 years
ago.
Both the bride and bridegroom are
members Of the Three Score and Ten
Club of Miami, to which only those who
have reached the allotted number Of
years are eligible for membership. 1t is
believed to be the only club of the kind
in the country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-27
NON-PART|SAN VOTE
PLEA TO Be MADE
,Washington's Plight to Be
Decribed Tonight in Two
Radio Addresses.

The non-partisan character of the
campaign to Americanize residents Of
Washington, will be emphasized tonight
when Congress will be urged in two
radio talks over WRC between $50 and
9 to approve the constitutional amend
ment proposed by the citizens Joint
committee on national representation,
which would give inhabitants OF the
District the right enjoyed by other
Americans to vote for President ana
Vice President and presidential elec-
tors.
The speakers will be Edward r. Col
lsdav. Republican national committee
man for the District. former president
of the Federation of Citizens Associ-
atoms and former president of the
Board of Trade; and John F. Costello
Democratic national committeeman for
the District. who is a native Of Wash
sinstnn, a member Of the local bar and
former recorder Of deeds.
Fourth Program in Series.
This will be the fourth and last pro-
gram in series OF radio talks on ma
tional representation for. the DISTRICT.
arranged by the citizens joint committee
with the National Broadcasting Co.
I0eY are AaQICSSCo ~ htAC OSRNAAsS
first Congress and especially to the new
members Of the House and Senate.
It is not expected that the subject
will be taken up at the present special
session. The present campaign is for
the purpose of keeping the subject con-
stantly before Congress and the people
and is preliminary to an intensive drive
next Winter when Congress will meet in
regular session.
q. Voteless Plight Explained.
Since the converting Of the Seventy
first Congress in special session, six men
and women. members of the citizens
ioirt committee on national representa-
ton and representatives of organized
public opinion in the District, have ex-
planned the voteless plight Of Washing
tonians and the remedy. urging that the
proposed amendment to the Constltu-
ton be submitted to the States for rati-
fication by Congress.
The National Broadcasting Co,
through its vice president. Frank M.
Russell, has offered the facilities Of
the company to the citizens committee
to renew the drive next Fall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-27

Continued From First Page)
to keep faith With the principles they
advocated before the last election.
Senator Robinson of Arkansas, the
Democratic leader, who was the vice
presidential nominee Of his party in
the last campaign, delivered the attack
after Senator Watson of Indiana. the
Republican leader, proposed to elimi-
nate the debenture plan from the farm
measure under consideration in the
Senate.
The Democratic leader questioned
both Watson and Senator McNary OF
oregon, chairman of the agriculture
committee, as to whether they intended
to support either the equalization fee
or the debenture plan In an amend
ment form. Both replied In the mega
tive, and Robinson then asked them
why they had abandoned the principles
they advocated last year
McNary, who like Watson strongly
supported the fee provision which
twice caused former President Coolidge
to veto the McNary- Haugen bill. said
he would oppose both the equalization
fee and the debenture plan because
want q bill passed and signed at this
session which / believe will be bene-
fetal to agriculture
Senator Watson said he would ex-
plain his position later.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-27
MEMORIAL ABANDONED.

STATESBORO. Ga, April n LP.-
Today was Confederate Memorial day in
this Georgia agricultural county seat
town and dinner had been prepared
for the aged veterans and their friends.
But it was served instead to those who
came to mourn the dead and dying in
Thursdays tornado.
The tornado struck the southern edge
Of the county at IL o'clock, after it had
wreaked havoc IN other points in the
State, and left 81 dead and 81 injured
in Statesboro hospitals OF the dead
Is are white and l6 colored. The tor
nado circled to the westward and made
its exit at the northern line. leaving In
its passage the most narrowing exprei-
ence this community has. ever been
called upon to pass through.
List of Dead.
The list of the white dead follows:
Ethel Newton, %: Edward Newton,
10; Lila May Newton, Is; Grady New
ton, Is; Mrs. NJ. B. Hendrix. 50; Cleo
Hendrix. q; Louise Hendrix, &; Gerstale
Alderman, 16; w. L. Coleman, so; Mrs.
w. l.. Coleman, Miss jamie Powell, %;
Miss Mildred Moore, q; Lester Miller,
5; Inman Ellis, IL.
The white injured and in hospitals at
StateSboro, are:
Mr.. and Mrs T. E. Deal, Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter Mcconnell, Miss Quattle-
baum, Nose Alderman, jr; Claudia
Alderman, Marie Alderman, Nellie
Alderman, Sidney Alderman, Aubrey
Bell Ellis, Geraldine Ellis, Mr.. and Mrs
Linton Atkins and four children, Annie
Lee, Willie Lee, Virginia and Mary: A.
AoyfnFNfa4. 7
Mr.. and Mrs. F.. w. Alderman, Mr.. and
Mars. Clifford Billings, M. B. Hendrix,
ST.; M. 3. Hendrix, jr
In addition to Is colored known to
be dead, 80 others are in the colored
hospital In Statesboro and at least as
many more suffering from more or less
serious injuries at their homes.
Two Teachers Killed.
The path of the tornado which en-
tered the county below Register swirled
into Gambler County and struck near
Meter.
There, the Terrell Trapnel home was
demolished and Mrs. Trapnel killed.
-Four miles further north. still inside
Gambler County. the Coleman home
near Rosemary was wiped out.
Mr.. and Mrs. Coleman and two young
women school teachers, Miss jamie
Powell and Miss Mildred Moore, were
killed In the collapsing home. Other
members of the family were absent, at
tending a school exercise, and escaped.
Circling toward Portal. the tornado
path led almost directly toward States
boro. This path found the Ellis home
and the homes of Linton Atkins and F.
w. Akerman. The nearest approach to
Statesboro was about three miles to the
north. at Lakeview Country Club. From
there the path led through Clito and
into the Macedonia Church neighbour
hood, where lived the Newton family.
Four Of them were killed.
Many houses were demolished and
many miraculous escapes recorded. Few
persons were awake when the storm
struck. and 1t came so suddenly there
was no way to escape it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-27
MOSCOW CUTS VOTERS.

MOSCOW fAp).--More than $1,000
were deprived OF the right
to vote by action Of the Moscow NUM-
cipal Council this year. This was 5000
more than IN the previous year
Heading the list Of disfranchised
we're 1922 private traders and their
9.070 dependents More than $4,000
other persons whose income was not
derived from manual labor were next
and then came $500 who were accused
of exploiting labor for personal gain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-27
URGES REORGANIZATION
OF POLICE TRIAL BOARD
Federation of Citizens Recommends
Increase Of Members to Five and
Suggests Other Chan ges.

The Federation Of Civic Associations
last night adopted resolutions urging
reorganization Of the Police Trial Board,
with an increase of its membership from
three to five. The new board should
be composed of member of the bar,
and one representative each of the
Board Of Trade. the Federation of Citi-
zens' Associations, the Federation of
Civic Associations and of either the
Chamber 70 Commerce or the Merchants
and Manufacturers Association. The
the District Building.
Karl r. Phillips, commissioner of
Cancellation of the Department CT
Labor, spoke on the question of achieve
ment Of economic independence by the
Negro.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-27
TORNADO STRICKEN
GEORGIA SWIFTLY
MOVES FOR REL lEF
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Continued From First Page)
struck rural and other thinly populated
areas is believed TO have held the dead
list to minimum
Throughout the storm torn area re-
lief parties worked all yesterday and
last night. In Cochran. Statesboro and
Meter hospitals were improvised.
Homeless Given Shelter.
Hundreds of homeless we're given
shelter in the homes Of the mere for
tunate or in hastily improvised places
OF refuge. Citizens responded to local
appeals for aid giving funds. clothing
and food to destitute survivors.
In the vicinity of Statesboro and Met
ter many Colonial type frame homes, for
which that section is noted, were de-
n1ol1Shed, some Of them built before the
Civil War.
Colored persons we're in the ajority Of
the dead and injured, 80 of the in
1ured at Cochran alone being colored,
and in other sections the majority Of
the casualties we're colored.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-27
G. U. Records Earthquake.

An earthquake, described by Director
Tondorf as of moderate intensity" was
recorded on the seismograph at George
town University today. the maximum
intensity being reached at 7:0i am
he said the disturbance started at 6:43
am. and was about 2.3c0 miles south-
west OF Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-27
CORN SUGAR COMPANY
RESUMES OPERATIONS
officials Deny Five-Day Suspension
Caused by Government Probe
of Rum Ingredients.

By the Associated Press.
DECATUR, Ill.,, April 27.--T'he A. T..
Staley Manufacturing Co., one Of the
largest corn sugar producing concerns in
the country, announced today that 1t
had resumed full operation. An official
statement from the company said:
1.-THE A. Il. Staley Manufacturing Co,
after the usual Spring shutdown, re-
sumed operations this morning with a
full force and normal grind. The fac
tory has been closed for five days"
The company previously had denied
that the suspension was caused by Gov
eminent investigation Of the legality Of
corn sugar sales to buyers who might
utilize it for liquor making purposes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-27
Air Mail Contract Let.

MEXICO CITY, April ~ LP)-A con-
tract was awarded To-Day to Pedro A.
Chapa, Mexican. for the air-mail-pas-
senger route from Mexico City to Nuevo
Laredo. Chapa said five tri-motored
planes would be placed in operation
over the route within a month or so.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-27

before his appointment was devoted to
his factory in Alexandria.
Expert Land Appraiser.
Mr.. Childress is regarded as an ex-
pert land appraiser. In 1918 he was
appointed member OF the commission
which condemned 10 squares Of land
between the Union Station and the
Capitol so that the Government could
take title TO 1t. The WORK Of the com.
mission, which also included Rozier Du-
lany and Samuel Ross, was highly COM
mended at the time. Aftarward ne was
frequently called into court 10 testify
as to land values.
While still interested somewhat in
political affairs in his native State, Mr.
Childress explained he has not voted for
Is years, when he cast a ballet for the
Democratic ticket. Wrapped up in
Washington as he is, Mr.. ChildrCss said
he had no desire TO 60 outside TO vote.
He is q member OF the kalorama Citi-
zens' Association, the Chevy Chase Club,
the Washington Heights Presbyterian
Curch and Is director Of The District
National Bank.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-27
Flyers Die in Gale.

WARSAW. April 81 (P).-Heavy snow
storms were reported throughout POLAND
today. During gale, Maj. Ryclllowsd
and Capt. Pawlowski, Polish army avia.
;ors. were swept into the Vistula, Whit
on q light and both. Wera killaa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-27
Named Master Of Ceremonies.

TOKYO April ~ Up).--Baron Con-
suke Hayashi has been appointed grand
master Of ceremonies in the imperial
household. vice Prince Hiroguni Ito,
resigned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-27

In 1878 there were about 500 cattle
in California; by the end Of that CEN
tury there were $4,000. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-27
BRITONS TROUNCE
U. S. GOLF CHAMPS
TO WIN RYDER CUP

Continued From First Page.)
British had point score Of 51a to 31a
for the Americans.
u. S. Beaten in Morning.
The end of the first Is holes found
English team members leading In four
of them, all square in three and trailing
ing only one.
Diegel, Canadian Open and Profess
sional Golf Association champion, had
the honor of unfolding American pres
tige. Playing the veteran Abe Mitchell
Diegel displayed sensational golf to lead,
5 up. at the end of the first Is holes.
He alone of the invading squad was able
to go to lunch with a lead to help his
appetite.
Farrell ran into difficulties from the
start and ended the first ID 6 down to
Whitcombe of England. Whitcombe took
the lead on the second and maintained
it through the next l6
Hagen. British open title holder and
captain of the American forces. trailed
the rival team captain. Duncan, down,
at the halfway mark.
Sarazcn Battles Compston.
Boomer. who is playing for England
despite the fact that he Is pro at a
French club, held lead of up on
Turnesa of the American team at lunch
time
Compston, ace of the British team,
was one up on Gene SaraZen after
nip-and-tuck battle from start to finish
Smith and Robson were all square at
the halfway mark, and so we're Espi-
nosa and Whitcombe and Al WatrouS
and Cotton.
Diegers Scoring Spree is Feature.
Outside Of the surprisingly strong
showing of the entire British team,
Diegel's sensational scoring spree was
the feature OF the morning. The Ca
madam open champion covered the first
nine in 80 TO lead Mitchell up at the
turn. He increased this lead to 6 up at
the seventeenth, but dropped the eight
zenith hole with a to Mitchelfs 4. His
card for the second nine was SO, total
of IS for the round, under par.
Status Of Cup.
Four victories will clineh the trophy
for the United States. In fact, three
victories and a half would permit
Hagen's men to retain the cup. That
would make the American total points
Britain's total would be the same, and
the trophy thus would not be won.
Morning cards:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-27


March, Kaiser FREDERICK"
Friedman
Overture, Man Lives But Once"
Wagner
Intr' acte---
(a) Spring Flowers. .......W Woods
(b) "Gavotte Piquante" -. .Pierson
Excerpts from musical comedy, She's a
Good Fellow ...............K Kern
Fox trot, sweet Sue, Just YOU"
Harris
Waltz song, where's the Song of Songs
for Me-. Berlin
Finale "One Alone. ....... .Romberg
THE Star Spangled Banner"
Special EJtice.--This will conclude
the indoor concerts. The regular Sum-
mer concerts will begin at Hospital
Bandstand, on Monday. May 10. at Q
am. and on the main stand on Tues
day at the usual hour, $50 o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-27
DEBENTURE HOPES
RAISED IN SENATE
BY NEW AMEND MEN

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-27
BAND CONCERT.

Soldiers Home Band, at $50 o'clock
this afternoon:
March, "Kaiser FREDERICK"
Eriedenarn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-27

Continued From First Page.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-27

*" Turnesa drove into sorss and
picked up, conceding hole
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-27
FOUR RUM AUTOS
ESCAPE POLICE IN
CLOUDS OF SMOKE

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-27

before his appointment was devoted to
his factory in Alexandria.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-03
RIDDLES

THERE Is nothing finer for
i dull wits than trying to guess
brain-teasing riddles. Just try
these.
/. What coin can be doubled
In value by taking half Of Ii
away?
2. Why would you expect n
fisherman 70 be more honest than
o shepherd3
8. What ~ the most p~uzzling
thing an author can write about?
4. What garment can always
be fitted perfectly without hav-
ing to be tried ONT
s. What letter OF the alphabet
10 best to use for coloring ink7
6. Why Is a halter also a
dealer in musical instrumental
z. In what way are n horse
and the letter G alike?
s. What animal would you ex-
pect to be q good talker?
8. What part of a book is like
q certain part Of a fish?
y
10. What letter OF the alpha
bet should make a good sailor?
IL. What Is the difference be-
tween a physician taking the
pulse Of a patient and an athlete
winning a championship
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-03

HORIZONTAL
l-Small firearm.
6-what Is a vast Siberian plain de-
void OF forest cRlIed1
l1-Aroma
I2-Wind0w Quilt out from q wall.
i4-What Is the chemical symbol for
15-What was the name applied 60
one who adhered 10 the cause of
Great Britain during the Ameri-
can Revolution7
16-AccesS0ry seed covering.
11-NaIt liquor.
16Disentangie.
2O-What snake 10 said 20 have caused
Cleopatra's deathf
22-Harbor.
I-Lyric poems
24-Bone.
ga common garden implement.
2S-What Is the name of the Moham-
medan BibIef
S0-what South American rumlnsnt
resembles the camelf
3l-Who discovered L~abradorf
S2-Stain.
sS-what - rne abbrevtation OF the
Empire State"7
S@what celebrated collegiate town r.
located opposite Windsor. on the
Thamesf
s6-What Is the smallest aginab bic
1fr&~ VI 0@A&%A AhAAF
S7-Eorn.
3s-Burst into fire.
39-M1le edult.
41-what il extensively mined in
Pennsylvania
f2-Who was the eleventh President
Of the Tnited Statesf
4S-Beaet OF burden
4NProwided with q weanon.
4I-What province OF West Central
Italy was once known as Latiumg
GS-What Ii the name of the cele-
brated bridge over the Grand
Canal OF Venicef
49-Jufavorahie.
VERTICAL.
l-For what vegetable product IN Ire
land famousr
-Obiect Of worship.
3APainful TO the touch.
Attempt
@Behald.
GA fabulous Eea-nvmph-
What IL terebinthf
@What measure OF length equals a.
inchesf
9-What Is the abbrevtation of the
-keystoaR State"1
1O-Ghde or slip By.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-03

ITO catch fans who follow the
~ stage and screen, politics,
sports Or any other hobby. a neat
trap can be prepared by anyone
who viii take enough time off to
get together u batch Of pictures
out of the magazines. These are
numbered and then shown 10 the
assembly by a producer" AS he
shows them he calls off their
numbers. The players write down
the numbers and the first and
last name of the actor or -ctress
they think each picture repre-
sents. Some care in selecting the
photographs and preparing them
may make even the best known
stars a tax on the memory or
ardent fans.
After all have been shown and
the players have made their
guesses, the producer" calls the
correct names for each numbered
picture. Each player meanwhile
holds his list flat down so that his
neighbors can see his answers.
Each one who misses kicks into
the pot with a white chip per
miss. The contents of the pot 60
10 him who has the fewest misses.
In case of a tie the pot j. divided.
OF course when this game Is