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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-01
Letter From Consul at Jerusalem
Reassures State Department.

Tension over conditions in Palestine
relaxed considerably at the State De-
partment yesterday following receipt OF
advices from Paul Knabenshue, Ameri-
can consul general at Jerusalem. that
military measures taken by the British
government appeared sufficient to as
cure public security within the city.
Although sporadic firing was reported
on the outskirts of Jerusalem, the situ-
alton In Transjordania was described
as less dangerous than heretofore and
Mr.. Knabenshue said the British att
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-01
BY THOMAS r. HENRY,

ndent OF the
Of 20 children in the Nicholson
visit to the local minister
preached for some p
em all pulled but
for the numerous babies
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-01
sTRAUs AIDS ZION FUND.
Contributes Second $25, 900 for Re-
lief of Palestine Victims.

NEW YORK, August 81 tP.-Nathan
Straus, 83-year-old philanthropist, to-
day contributed a second $4,000 20 q
fund being collected here for the relief
of Jewish victims of racial conflict in
Palestine. The gift brought his total
donations to the fund to $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-01

would rebound to her imperial benefit.
The fate of the Jewish national home,
1t is felt in Washington, would be au-
tomatically sealed the moment Pales-
tine came under Arab domination.
Copyright 1920
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-01

For helping to catch purse snatcher.
C. p. Grobel, civilian Of Goiders
Green, England, has been presented q
cigarette case by the local police force.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-01
The Marines Who
Wouldn't Fight!
Told by Their Commander,
"HARD.BOILED'' BUTLER

articles Snedley
dng
Hues in the countrys raging ctUt
No Scowl Scatter Aruy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-01
ONE OUT OF 20 MOUNTAIN BOYS
AND GIRLS KNOWS LORDS PRAYER
Oldrag, Va, Minister Explains Condi-
tions Prevailing in Highlands-People,
He Says, Have Lost Grip on Life.

of articles describing CONDITIONS
SHENANDOAH Noto"oI
area-ess hundred miles from Washington
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-01

Continued From First Page.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-01
SEA OF HORROR, FILLED
BY DYING, is DESCRIBED
BY RESCUE WORKER

Continued From First Page.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-01

BY SMEDLEY BUTLER.
Major General, United States Marine Corps
(CopyriRht, 1929 by North American News
paper Alliance.)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-05-31
D. c. BILLS MAY
GET ACTION

Action by the Senate on several
District measures probably will be
taken next week, as the calendar is
being called. following passage of
the census and reapportionment bill.
The Senate at present has before
it Senator Borahs produce sales bill,
but after this is disposed of the way
will be open for a vote on the Blaine
amendment to improve the District
laws concerning real estate and
stock transactions, the Dale civil SER
vice retirement bill and other mat
tiers affecting the District.
There is small likelihood Of the
House acting on any District meas
ures, with the exception of the reso-
luton appropriating $500 900 for the
purchase of land or options for sites
upon which to locate the proposed
municipal airport.
Friends OF the retirement bill how
ever, will press for a vote in the
House at this session, should the
Senate pass the bill, which it prob
ably will do. House leaders are shy
ing away from anything having the
faint of general Legislation at this
time, because of the great number
of pet bills which members are put
ting forward for early action.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-05-31
81 Nurses to Receive
Diplomas at Howard

The graduating exercises OF the
Freedmen's Hospital Training School
for Nurses will be held tonight at
8 o'clock in Andrew Rankin Me.
mortal Chapel at Howard Univer-
sity. Diplomas will be given 80 can
didates.
The graduation address will he
made by Miss Mary A. Hickey,
superintendent of nurses Of the
United States Veteran hospitals.
Music will be furnished by the
United States Marine Band. The
presentation of the diplomas will
be made by DR.. W. A. Warfield,
superintendent of the hospital.
The graduates are Edith Aston.
Marie Brent, Margaret Burrell.
Ruby Collomore, Alexina Derham.
Florence Edward. Elizabeth Gaddis,
Margery Gazaway, Delyour johnson,
Josephine Jones. Ruth Jackson.
Mary Jones. Constance Jones, Ollie
Mcmillan. Mabel Macer. Elease
Miller, Marjorie Mitchell, Glayds
Redmond, Lucille Ruffin. Eta
Stewart. Susie Thomas, Juanita
Toliver, Evelyn Vaughn. Irma Ver-
Gil, Cora Williams. Ethel Young,
Ethel Mae Young, Elizabeth McMil-
liam, Bell Robinson, CRETE Darden
and Ruth WanZer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-05-31

EMPLOYEES c { 7
HOLIDAY
SATURDAY

Harleigh Fl. Hartman today
formally became a member of
the Public Utilities Commits
sion. Before a gathering of
District officials and friends
he repeated the oath of office
after F. E. Cunningham, clerk
of the District Supreme Court,
in the District Building at 10
o clock.
Following the ceremony, the CON-
mission met in executive session,
but passed only on routine matters.
An order giving employees a Sat,
urday half holiday during the sum.
mer was issued.
Will Begin Tomorrow
The commission decided to con-
tinue for 80 more days tks rate of
fare charged on buses of the Wash
ington. Marlboro and Annapolis
Motorline Company. NJ. NJ. Brown
ing was appointed property officer
for the commissions gas inspection
bureau.
Another meeting Of the commits
sion will be held tomorrow morn
ing after General Patrick has been
administered the oath of office.
Harleigh H. Hartman today for
mally became a member of the Pub
lie Utilities Commission. Before a
gathering Of District officials and
"a 10 ~ If
after F. e. Cunningham. clerk of the
District Supreme Court, in the Dis
trict Building at 10 o'clock.
With the swearing iT of Hartman.
the commission today was brought
mp to it's full strength of three mem
bers for the first time in many
months. Hartman succeeds Col. j.
Harrison Brand, jr., who passed out
Of office when the Senate failed to
confirm him.
Another vacancy will occur on the
commission tonight, however, when
John w. ChiIdress, chairman, retires.
Mai. Gen. Mason NJ. Patrick will be
sworn in to fill this vacancy tomor.
row morning.
There are many pressing matter 8
awaiting action of the commission
and probably the first of these
will be the report of the engineer
of bridges declaring that structures
| over which the lines of the Wash
ington Railway and Electric Co.,
pass are in a dangerous condition.
Pending action by the commission,
Major Henry G. Pratt. chief Of
police. has ordered the commanders
of the Seventh and Eighth pre-
cincts to arrest every street car
motorman found speeding across the
? St. bridge.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-05-31
NewU S.MoneyBeing
Sent to Banks
Times staff Photo

Thousands of pounds Of almighty dollars being
Of Washington virtually every mail train to all
parts of the country in the gigantic job of replacement OF
about 9O0000 pieces of paper currency with the alb
otoJ+
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-05-31
Capper Lauds Hoover
Ford 6. Policy

President Hoover determination keep politics out of
the District praised today by Senator Arthur
Copper of Kansas chairman of the Senate District Commit
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-05-31

DF6Nldleu type.
Every available place Of storage
at the Bureau of Engraving and
Printing is filled with ones, twos.
fives and tens in the process of get
ting old enough to be put in cir
culation.
Shipments of the new currency to
the Federal Reserve Banks has been
in progress several days. From the
reserve institutions the greenbacks
which are about one-third smaller
than the present style, will be dis
tributed to the banks and then to
the public.
Old Money Ragged
Issues of the present sized cur
rency has stopped and consequently
the country is using the most
down at the heeI' paper in years.
The Treasury anticipated that the
old currency would hold together
until July when the new will so
on the market, but admitted that it
would be struggle.
BY September / officials believed
that most of the denominations up
to $50 bills would be replaced with
the smaller currency, excepting Ma.
tional Bank notes, the printing of
which has not yet been started.
Production of the large denomi-
nations of United States and Federal
Reserve Notes, including $100's,
and $1O,O0O's is under way. The
last two named denominations are
used principally in making transfers
between banks or for bank reserves
and are issued only in limited
quantities.
AS the Government prepares to re-
wise the currency the pocket-book
industry likewise is ready to meet
the new situation with the first
revision Of money carrying con-
tainers since the Civil War. The
new types already are beginning to
reach the market,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-05-31
DROWNED PAIR
ARE FOUND
IN RIVER

The treacherous waters OF
the Potomac in the vicinity OF
the Three Sisters Islands yes
terday gave up their latest
victims, Miss Merla Matthews,
30 years old, and William Law
ender, % years old, both of
whom were pitched into the
muddy waters Wednesday
night when their canoe over
turned.
Another couple riding with them
in the moonlight cruise, Norman r.
Hagen, % years old, and Miss Della
Wynn, 25 years old, chung to the
overturned canoe and made their
way to the shore and safety.
Close Together
The bodies were found about mid
river between the Colonial Canoe
Club, on the Virginia shore, and
the Three Sisters Islands. on the
District side, by dragging crews
made up of members of the Harbor
precinct and veteran rivermen from
lighthouses along the river front.
Lavender's body was found shortly
before / o'clock, and Miss Mat.
thews' at 2:30 o'clock. They were
not more than 10 feet apart and In
about SO feet of water.
Hagen and Lavendar lived in the
same apartment building in the 21O0
block of F st. N. W., and had beer
frka Gil T 90 M
from his home in Rock Island, III.
Miss Matthews made her home with
her brother, Gordon. in the Hamp
ton Apartments, New Hampshire
Avenue and u Street Northwest
while Miss Wynn lives in the 1900
block of Sixteenth ST. n. w.
Shouted for Aid
The quartet had padded up the
river Wednesday night and were
returning when, police report,
lavender, who was riding amid
ships with Miss Matthews, stood
up, causing the canoe to overturn.
Miss Wynn and Hagen grabbed
| the canoe when they came to the
surface after being thrown out and
managed to make their way close
to the cabin of Edward Gibson.
They shouted for help and Gibson
plunged into the water and helped
them steer the canoe to shore.
Nothing was heard of Miss
Matthews and Lavendar from the
moment they were tossed into the
water. Their bodies were found
not far from where the canoe
overturned.
Miss Matthews and Lavender
were teachers at Langley Junior
High School. the former being
physical training instructor and
strong swimmer Lavendar was d
teacher in the ungraded classes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-05-31
School Children View
Nature Scene Models

Directed by P. J. Rayford, in
charge of nature study and garden
ing, public schools divisions 10 to
Is, models of the water plant of
the District, scenes in Holland, a
lumber camp, an ant colony, an
apiary full of bees. bird houses, air.
planes, map and charts all depicting
the interests of the children of
the elementary school through the
year, are on display at the Cardoza
and Old Bell schools.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-05-31

He particularly commended the
Presidents choice of Maj. Gen.
Mason NJ. Patrick and Harleigh H.
Hartman as members of the Public
Utilities Commission.
The selection of these men was
severely criticized at a meeting of
the local Republican organization
Tuesday night. AS result of this
meeting, leaders OF the organization
visited the White House to com
plain that the Chief Executive had
ignored them in making his choice
The fact that the President has
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-05-31
WILL DRAF |.
BILL FOR.
SURVEY

Major Henry G.. Pratt, su-
perintendent of police, and As
sistant Superintendent William
S. Shelby have nearly COM
pleted a plan for reorganiza-
ton and modernization Of the
police department, it was
ledned today.
They undertook this task at the
suggestion of Representative Ernest
w. Gibson, of Vermont, chairman
of the House District subcommittee
investigating the local government.
Wants Model Force
Representative Gibson is to call
on them within the next few days
to learn what they have accom-
plished, in order to draft a bill for
a study of the local police system,
with view toward establishing in
the Capital a model department,
similar to London and Paris forces
Gibson feels that expansion and
intensive development of the detec-
tive bureau is needed and strongly
favors improvement of Identification
activities and the utilization OF sci.
entific methods in the solution Of
crimes.
Money Needed
Pratt and Shelby are working on
a plan which they intend to submit
to the Commissioners before taking
it up with Gibson. This plan would
involve a flexible program of police
development here, covering from
one to five years, depending upon
the possibilities of obtaining the
necessary appropriations to carry
the changes into effect.
Gibson intended to have his bill
drafted and a report prepared for
the House District Committee by
July /, but indicated today that the
time is too short, ana that he prob.
ably will not forward his recon-
mendations until later in the year.
Collecting Data
I'm order to devise lasting plan
of Improvement in the District" he
said, ''it is necessary to give the
subject considerable study and long
! elaboration.
IT am collecting police statistics
and information from all parts of
the country, and from foreign
capitals as well, so. that we may
have as much data before us as is
possible before taking any definite
action"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-05-31
Chevy Chase College
To Play Miss Lulu Bett'

Commencement exercises for the
Chevy Chase Junior College and
Senior High School will be held at
1870 p. m. Monday. June 10. Bishop
Philip Mercer Rhinelander will de.
liver an address.
The baccalaureate sermon will be
preached Sunday at IL a. m. by the
Rev Charles J. Scudder. Saturday
night the play Miss Lula Bett"
will be giVens
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-05-31

ignored the local Republican or
ganization in making appointments
here may disturb the political lead
ers," Senator Capper said, but l
do not think it has disturbed the
general run of taxpayers"
The District occupies a unique
position, as far as politics is con-
cerned. Senator Capper stated.
1T is city in which we are all
interested" he declared. 1T is the
last citv in which appointments
should be dictated by politicians"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-05-31
FORUM TO PICNIC

The Washington Open Forum
jointly with the Single Takers. will
hold a picnic Sunday at p. M, at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. James
Kelley. Riverdale, Md. Following a
basket luncheon, there will be brief
speeches and various literary fea-
lures.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-05-31
UNION MEMORIAL SERVICE

The Jewish congregations of
Washington will hold a union
memorial service for the heroes OF
American Wars Sunday morning at
II o'clock in the Washington He
brew Congregation Cemetery. Ad-
dresses will be delivered by Harlan
Wood, Department Commander,
American Legion. and Rear Admiral
Reginald F. Nicholson, retired.
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1929-04-01

Some few months ago Miss Pearl Higgnbotham, ac-
count of Illness vacant from the office force was
noticed by all who time dropped in the office
business The entire jurisdiction quite well acquain
ed with Miss Higgnbotham being of the oldtmers'
in the office her efficient service Her illness
tracted a period months and resulted into
major operation by DR. Miller. We all glad
that She has been nursed back to complete health and
her post OF duty along with the of the office
force.
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1929-04-01
BABY CHICKS WANTED.

We would appreciate the kindness if some
of the lodges would purchase from some good
hatchery some baby chicks and send to hospital
in care Of the Custodian. understand that In
verness Star is making the first start.
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1929-04-01

Rev. E. L. Irvine, Vice President of the Afro
American Sons & Daughters, and the Custodian
spoke at Louise for the Louise Lodges April 20.
Fully $50 persons were present and refresh
ments were served to all members who went
home smiling. A part of the office force was
present in the persons of Mr.. and Mrs. Gipson,
of Yazoo City, Miss.
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1929-04-01
GRAND LECTURERS ITINERARY FOR THE MONTH
OF MAY-L p. GIBSON

Thursday, May 9Day Break, Emma Rodgers. F. S.
Monday, May 13Willie Huddleston, Jake Hortan F. S.
Wednesday, May 15-Poplar Springs Virginia Adam FS.
Monday. May 20-St. John Beatrice Burns, F. S.
Wednesday, May 21-Mt Psby Emma Owens, F. S.
Friday, May 24-Fying Eagle Mile Barns, F. S.
Monday, May 27-Bethlehem, Sam Ames F. S.
Wednesday, May 29-Cofeyloney, j. M Reed F. S.
Thursday, May 3o-Kindng Altar. Joanna Cooper
Friday, May 31-Mt Mariah Clara Gregory, F. S.
The office force had the pleasure having Sutton
Grggs with them the morning of April 26.
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1929-04-01
AFRO-AMERICAN COURIER.
APRIL /, 1929.

few weeks ago return her fathers Prof T. J. Hud-
deston Miss Huddeston is glad to be back to her work
because of the closing of the school in May Her service
in the matter of this of the school is very
much needed, all must know.
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1929-04-01

The faculty and friends of Natchez College will be
pleased to learn that Miss Carrie Huddeson been
member Of the faculty at Natchez College the past
years has recovered from her illness which caused her
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1929-04-01
A SUBJECT THAT REQUIRES SOME
THOUGHT.

Will Yazoo City be large enough to care for
Delegates who will attend the Grand Lodge
August the 81 % and %, 1929
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1929-04-01

Goodman. Miss.-Dear Editor: Please allow space to
few words for Mt Marah Lodge No 147 We not
strong in membership but not lacking in the
zeal and determination in that respect equal the
best, and certain of holding what have We
hope to add members upon the merits
of order have decided to lend my whole heart
influence to its growth prosperity We still pressing
forward and with anxious footsteps determination is
to grow into great number with God helper We
regard the Afro-American Daughters the greatest
fratefna organization in the world.
BURLINO ASHFORD, Pres.
MELVINA FALLS, F.. S.
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1929-04-01

Clarksdale Miss-Dear Editor: Please allow to
a few words about Sunshine Lodge No. 489 We are
going upward as yet AS yet nothing but h
dred percent representation at the Grand Lodge.
BRO CT w. WASHINGTON, Deputy
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1929-04-01
PAGE EIGHT

interesting for Prof Edwards added ten members
to the order and free banquet and all hap
py May Gods blessings rest upon Custodian, T. j
Huddleston, and the entire staff.
w H. TOIIVETS, F. S.
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1929-04-01

Keirns, Mss.-Dear Editor Please allow me sa,
that going to the top of the hill This is Kern
Lodge No 303 Following great leader, T. j. Huddles
ton. May God bless our Custodian and Dr. Miller
SISTER WILLIE MAE BROWN F. s.
SISTER HATTIE DELANEY " Pres
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1929-04-01
Doddsville, Miss.-Dear Editor:

heaTtS could aHord philosophy needed and ese
where. He real that Custodian, Prof T.
j. Huddeston, has put out pray Gods blessings
upon him BRO. r. B. THURMOND F. s.
BRO. E. S. DAVIS, Pres.
BRO. c. D. JOHNSON Reporter
Cuger, Miss.-Dear Editor: Please let me say few
words about $751; as first time
that have asked for space We hope this in the
Courier We want to make lodge the greatest in the
state BRO w H WADE Pres
BRO w. NJ WHITE F. S.
Leland, Miss.-Dear Editor We the Juvenile Circle,
marching onward upward I attended the funeral
If Bro Elijah Smith, Metcalf, Sunday, April % and if
The Custodian could point believe that
lie could have written hundred members.
MRS w. c. McCLAIN
Juvenile Mother, Circle No l.
Clarksdale Mss-Dear Editor: Please allow say
few words about Sunshine Lodge No. 489. We are still
going MpMArd vet. As nothing hun
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-15

ENDS LIFE AT 81
MARSEILLES, France.-Jean Del
fosse, weary Of life" at 81, commit
ed suicide by hanging.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-15
KIDNAPPED TOO
HOT; FREED
Wealthy Chicago Bookmak-
er Released Without $780,.
900 Ransom Asked

CHICAGO, March 15.-(P)-Jos-
eph B. Drell, known as nj Of Chi
Cages wealthiest bookmakerS, prov
ed too hot" for his kidnapers last
night, and they set him free, after
holding him all day for $4,000
ransom.
Il didn't pay them a cent" said
Drell, owner of a chain of cigar
stores on the West Side and the
operator, police said of several
handbooks. "They wanted $50, 900,
and maybe I would have given it,
but about 5 o'clock yesterday after
noon they bought a newspaper and
read what the papers had to say
about the kidnapping.
"One of the men said, this fell
lows getting too hot for u.s. So
they blindfolded me and put me out
Of their car in Niles Center "a North
Side suburb.)"
Drell was a captive for nine
hours. He was kidnapped at the
point of revolvers by three men who
crowded his Ear to the curb just
after he had driver his two children
to school.
The abductors drove Drell around
for several hours then took him to
a farmhouse. which he believes was
somewhere in the northern part of
the county. They opened negotia-
tions with Drell's parents and
friends for the $4,000 ransom.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-15
P~reliminaries For
Interschool Meet
Staged At Pharr
Especial to The Herald)

PHARR, March 15.-The local
eliminating contests to select the
school representatives for the coun-
ty interscholastic meets are under
way.
Preliminaries in some OF the lit
erary events for grammar schools
are to be held March IS. The pre-
liminaries in athletic contests for
the Spanish speaking school will
take place the morning Of March Is,
and those of the English speaking
schools on the afternoon of the
same day.
There are between seventy-five
and a hundred contestants in de-
clamation, and the preliminaries
for the Junior boys mad the senior
girls in the event are to be held on
Thursday evening, March 81, in the
high school auditorium at 7:30
o'clock. The junior girls and the
senior koys will try out on the fol-
lowing night, Friday, March %, at
the same hour.
The finals in junior track, SPELL
ing, music memory and several lit
erary events will be held Saturday
morning, March %.