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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-01
GIANT EASTERN RAIL
CONTROL WAR SEEN
Pennsylvania Battle With
B. & 0. and c. & O. for
Trunk Line Predicted.

BY the Associated Press
NEW YORK, May 1.-The New York
Times said today that a battle of mil
lions for control Of strategic railroads
in the East. comparable to that waged
between the Pennsylvania and the
Gould interests In the early part of the
century. had been started between the
Pennsylvania Railroad on the one side
and the Baltimore a. Ohio and the
Chesapeake q Ohio on the other.
Through the Wabash Railway. which
it controls. the Pennsylvania is to apply
TO the Interstate Commerce Commission
for permission to acquire roads sought
by the B. Il o. and the Van Swerin-
gems and link them into fifth trunk
line between Chicago and Baltimore
and New York.
Revives LOree Plan.
Thus, the Pennsylvania will revive
the plan sponsored by Leonor F. Loree
and defeated early last year by the
united action of the Pennsylvania, New
York Central, B. & o. and the c. Il O.,
The Wabash plans to file with the
commission merger petition which
would include the Western Maryland.
The B. q o. in a recent merger Pc
tition asked for both the Wabash and
the Western Maryland. The PennSyl-
vania obtained control of the Wabash
through purchase Of the Loree holdings.
At the same time the Pennsylvania
Continued on Page 3, Column s.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-01
HOPES TO FILL TWO
UTILITY Jobs SOON
President Likely to Give
Name of One Appointee in
Next Ten Days.

President Hoover is hopeful Of ap-
pointing the two civilian members of
the Public Utilities Commission of the
District to succeed Col j. Harrison
Brand and John w. Childress by the
time the latter's resignation becomes
effective May 81.
1t was said in behalf of the President
at the White House today that if he is
not fortunate enough to make selec-
tions for both Of these places by that
time the President at least viii be able
to fill one of them. Mr.. Hoover is
understood to have virtually made up
his mind regarding one of these va
cancies and should be in position to
make public the name of this sppointee
within the next week or 10 days. Col
Brands place on the commission has
been vacant since April /.
Senate Failed to Act.
He was nominated for reappointment
by President Coolidge during the last
session of Congress, but the Senate ad-
iourned without acting upon it. Col.
Brand has been strongly indorsed by
friends for appointment to succeed to
the place from which he resigned, but
there is no indication at the White
House that Mr. Hoover will name him.
Among those who have urged Col.
Brands appointment were several MEM
bers of the local Republican ofganiza-
ton, but they did SO as individuals and
not in the name of the organization.
1t is understood that the organization
itself has not yet recommended any one
for either Col Brands place or the
enc to be made vacant by Mr.. Childress.
President Hoover has turned over 10
Walter H. Newton, one of his Seere
taries the task of investigating those
who have been suggested for the utili-
ties commission 1t has been intimated
that the President has been advised
that the selection of persons for these
two places has been made difficult be-
cause of the limitations placed by the
law creating the commission, which re-
quires that appointees to the commits
sion must be legal residents of the Dis
trict of Columbia for period of three
years prior to their appointment.
Suggested for Appointment.
Among some of those who have been
suggested for appointment to the COM
mission are William NICK. Clayton, who
IS understood to have the backing of a
number of civic organizations in this
city, William A. Roberts. who is valu-
alton expert in the Interstate Com
merce Commission; James j. Noonan,
Fred S. Walker, Mrs Virginia White
Speel, Republican national committee
woman from the District; Mrs Lyman
B. Swormstedt, E. B. Hege, Charles L..
Stengle, Mrs. Grace Fl. Riley. Ethelbert
Stewart, Kenneth p Armstrong, Horace
j. Phelps, Earl Fisher, who is at present
an executive of the commission. and
Byers M. Bachman. also associated
with the commission
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-01
GYM MADE IN SNOW
AT LITTLE AMERICA
Byrd Expedition Members Shiver
in Temperature Of 49
Below Zero.
BY RUSSELL OWEN.

fCopyrisht. 1929. by the New York Times
Co. and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. All
rights for publication reserved throuzhout
the world.
BY wireless to The Star and the New York
Times
LITTLE AMERICA, Antartica. April
29-It is 40 below zero today. but II
seems much colder and there has been
some speculation as to the cause
1t seems colder outdoors than it was
when it has been so below There Is
also feeling of dampness in the air
and. apparently. this has the same eff
feet as at home although the actual
humidity is, of course, much less be-
cause of the lower temperature.
But every one comes in rubbing his
hands and makes a dive for the stove
to get warm again.
gymnasium has been made in the
snow by digging down. making low
walls of blocks and then covering it
over with canvas Bernt Balchen. the
athletic aviator. and Sverre Stron. the
giant Morse boatswain and polar vet
eran, box there a little every day.
Eventually. when the gymnasium Is
completed, it will probably be a popu-
lar place with those of the Eyrd eX-
pedition who exercise regularly, .s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-01
MISSING YOUTH FOUND
DEAD IN COUNTRY LANE
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
PORTSMOUTH. Ohio May 1.-Wil-
liam Sanford Wright, Is, sophomore
and star athlete in Wheelersburg High
School, was found shot to death in a
country lane near WheelerSburg, short
distance from here, today by searchers
who had spent the night looking for
him
Authorities who began an immediate
investiga ton of the Staying. said that
they believe Wright had been shot else
where and his body carried to the spot
where found.
Wright was last seen about 10 O'Clock
last night at the conclusion of moving
picture show at the Wheelersburg High
School.
The youths parents. Mr.. and Mrs
Alonzo Wright and his friends were
unable to advance any possible reason
for the Staying.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-01
REPORTER IN PLANE 1000 FEET
IN AIR PHONES STORY TO A. P.
Chat From Skies Is First Public Demon
stration of Western Electric
Invention.

ing to be nonchalant but feeling some
what as though he were wearing the
mantles of Aladdin. Merlin. the witch
of Endor and Cinderella's fairy god
mother.
"City Desk" he heard.
1900 Feet In Air.
This is Bill said the soaring re-
porter. Il got story"
Where are you?" asked the city
desk, 1000 feet below
I'm up in the air"
And you think that's news?" drawl-
ed the cynical City Desk. Come down
to earth and say what you want"
You furnish the parachute" the re-
porter suggested, land the nerve.
Listen. got hot story and I'm given
just five minutes to talk Pass me a
rewrite man and get him quick"
CONTINUED on Page ., column g..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-01
HefIin Resolution
Beaten in Senate
By 69-tO-I4 Vote
BrockiOn Rebuke Refused
After Alabaman Is
Denied Floor.

The Senate today defeated by a vote
Of 50 to IA the resolution of Senator
Hefiin. Democrat. of Alabama seeking
to have the Senate express its disap-
proval of the conduct of group of
persons alleged to have interfered with
him on the occasion of a speech he
delivered at Brockton. Mass, on the
night of March 18.
The vote came shortly after the
Senate met today and followed several
debates on the question in the Senate
during the past week, in which Senator
Helm had urged the Senate to con-
denim the Brockton incident as an in
reference with the right of free speech
and peaceful assembly. He told the
Senate that a missile was thrown by
Continued on Page 2, Column g.
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LABOR ASKS NAVAL CUT.
British Member Gets Little Satisfac lion
by Queries.

British Member Gets Little Satisfac ion
by Queries.
LONDON May l (P).-Comdr. J. M.
kenworthy, Labor member of the House
OF Commons and authority on naval af-
fairs, got little information regarding
the immediate steps Great Britain will
take toward disarmament out of
series Of questions he posed today to
w. c. Bridgeman, first lord of sd-
miralty
Mr.. Bridgeman, when asked whether
in view Of negotiations at Geneva,
England proposed to retard the present
program of warship construction. re-
piled that it was not proposed to lay
down any ships under the 1929 pro-
gram until toward the end of the finan-
cial year.
Won't you go little further and de-
lay further expenditure on these ships
until we know where we stand in the
future" insisted Comdr Kenworthy.
i think it would be rather prema-
ture to take any such step before We
know exactly what these proposals at
Geneva are" Mr. Brid9eman replied.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-01
Democratic Owner Offers His Elephants
To Lead Ripons Republican Celebration

success for an elephant, few days ago
said that following newspaper stories Of
their plight they had been deluged with
offers of elephants for rent.
Today, the owner of two baby ele-
plants offered them to represent the
Republican party. He said he was q
Democrat. as we're the elephants. but he
had no objection to having them lead
Republican parade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-01
EX-DlSTRiCT ATTORNEY,
IN JAIL, 'ALARMINGLY I'LL
Asa Keyes of Los Angeles, Held
on Charge of Bribery, Awaits
Action on Appeal.

BY the Associated Press.
LOS ANGELES. May 1.-The condi-
ton of Asa KeyeS, former district at
torney of Los Angeles County. who is
Ill in the county JAIL where he is await
ing the outcome of an appeal from
bribery conviction, was reported today
as alarming"
DR.. Benjamin Blank. Jail physician.
ordered nurse to attend Keyes in the
Jail hospital Dr. Bland said he was
suffering from an acute attack of bron-
chitis and kidney disease. Keyes Is 50
years old
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-01
Anne Morrow Prefers Auto or Train
To Plane for Enjoying Scenic Beauties

land you get only splendid map view,
Everything is one level, even the noun
tains"
Miss Morrow, daughter of the AM
baSsador to Mexico, leaves for the East
tonight. accompanied by her mother,
Mrs. Dwight w. Morrow and her sister,
Miss Elizabeth Morrow They have
been visiting for two days with Miss
Morrow's grandmother. Mrs. Charles
Cutter and friends of Cleveland.
Elizabeth Morrow confided TO friend
last night that her sister and the fa-
NOUS flyer have not set their wedding
date although IL will be ysome time In
June. She wears no rink
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-01
Washington-New York
Ball Game Called Off
On Account of Rain

Special Dispatch TO The Star.
NEW YORK. May Rain
this morning forced the post
ponement of this afternoons base
ball game between the Washing
ton and New York American
League teams.
Weather permitting. the sched-
uled game will be played between
the tTS teams tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-01

Ry the Associated Press.
CLEVELAND. Ohio, May 1.-Anne
Morrow, fiancee of Col. Charles A.
Lindbergh. prefers to travel by auto
mobile or train rather than by airplane,
bat for asthetic reasons. Only on LAND,
she SAYS. can a journey reveal the scenic
beauties of a landscape; the air travel
er sees a map
Il like to t1y.' Miss Morrow said. but
] don't think airplanes ever can take
the place of motoring or any means of
travel close to the earth. Not for real
beauty. mean. Flying over water Is
lovely. The different lights on the
water are wonderful, but while over
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-01

RIPON, Wis, May / CP).-Regard-
dess of how many people participate in
this city's celebration in June to observe
its claim as the birthplace of the Re-
publican party. there will at least be
plenty of elephants.
And despite the common belief that
all elephants are Republicans. the
Democrats are likely to be represented
at the head Of the parade with one
and possibly two--baby pachyderms
Organizers Of the celebration. after
canvaSstng crcuses an ZOOS without
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-01
Bank Statements

Washington clearing house, $5,345,-
3H98
Treasury balance 1926, Sol .27425.
New York clearing house exchange.
81, ,838 900 900.
New York clearing house balance,
1852, ,000, 900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-01
REDS ACTIVE IN ID. C.
Pamphlets Attacking Training Camps
Found Near Schools.

Members of Lincoln Post, American
Legion. in Columbia Heights have
launched an investigation of circum-
stances surrounding the dissemination
of Communistic literature among stu
dents of the Powell Junior High School.
members of the post announced today
The inquiry was precipitated by the
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-01
Mr.. Jinks Winner in Race.

NEWMARKET. England, May OAo),
Mr.. Jinks, owned by Mai. McCalmont,
by Tetratema out of False Piety, won
the Two Thousand Guinea Stakes to-
Gay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-01

Radio Programs-Page So
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-01
JAPAN AIDS GIBSON MOVE.
Delegate at Geneva to Propose Com
mittee 10 Study Plan.

mittee 10 Study Plan.
TOXIC, May (4'l.--It was learned
here today that Count N. Sake, Japa-
nese delegate to the preparatory COM
mission on disarmament at Geneva,
had been instructed to agree to a pro-
posal whereby subcommittee would be
formed by delegates from the five lead
ing powers to consider proposals of the
United States delegate, Hugh S. Gibson,
for broad naval reduction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-01
From Press to Home
Within the Hour"

The Stars carrier system covers
every city block and the regular edi-
ton is delivered to Washington homes
as fast as the papers are printed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-01

CONTINUED on Page >, column s.3
Evening star., 1929-06-30
BROOKLAND.
DETACHED CORNER HOME.
Sl0.5f0.

Here is a most attractive detached
shingie residence with slate roof,
situated on corner lot q little be-
yond Catholic University; convenient
to public school and accessible to
transportation and stores. II has
seven well planned rooms, four bed
rooms. tile bath. h.-w.h., elec. lights,
hardwood floors, eiec. dish washer,
metal weather stripping, screens and
other extras; garage. Well worth
seeing.
IEDGES & MIDDLETON, Inc
Evening star., 1929-06-30
SALE-HoIJsEs.

HANDSOME CORNER GROOM sEMi-DE-
tached home &C 422e Hrandywine st: NV;
until you have seen it, Obey that impulse
and inspect today. as am Offering bar
H. G. BALL. Owner and Builder.
1l03 Vermont Ave. NV Main 1915 30s
Evening star., 1929-06-30

SEE THIS BARGAIN, $4,000, TERMS TO
hrst street. 28 sibley ave, Hyattsville, Md
s. rooms. bath, furnace heat. water. gas;
CieY l5O5-J; ready to OCCUPY. Owner. So
Evening star., 1929-06-30
NEW SOUTHEAST HOMES
ONLY sb,975.
OPEN SUNDAY.

SAMPLE. 916 10th ST. Sc.
Six rooms. electricity. hot-water heat, etc.
Easy payments. cheaper than rent. See these
Sunday or any evening between and
p m. Phone Georgia 1883,
DETACHED BRICK HOMES,
3801-o & Is BLAINE ST. NE.
rooms, tiled bath with shower: lots
t0xioo Y; left. alley; oak floors; hardwood
HOiT.WATEE HEAT, OPEN ATTRACTIVE
NREPLACES. HIGH ELEVATION.
small cash payment. Terms to suit,
Osn fos rRiHscsaSn svnsr e 9,sloek IN.
Evening star., 1929-06-30

BRoDIE COLBERT, INC.
1702 Eye Street NV.
Evening star., 1929-06-30
PETWORTH BRICK HOME.
8 ROOMS, ENCLOSED PORCHES.
81 50fl-T1aRMg

II YOU are looking for q real bargain in
the Northwest section. 1t will pay you to
see this big Groom home with ) large COW
lent to stores, schools, churches and trans
portaticn facilities. Three nice bedrooms;
master bedroom across entire front of house;
Kitchen with pantry; glassed-in breakfast
and sleeping porches; coat closet with mir
h0t-water heat. electricity, herdwood 6oOrs;
ail modern improvements; paved street and
ofier this home for quick sale at $500 and.
Will make terms TO suit. Cali Lincoln 1874
Evening star., 1929-06-30
REDUCED TO 5000.

GREATLY REDUCED.
Beautiful detached corner house in Ia
koma Park, Md. with every possible i'm
proyement. Price reduced $4,000 for i'm
mediate sale. Phone OWNER, Nat. 3377.
Eve, Cleve. S0a9
Evening star., 1929-06-30

PRICE REDUCED TO Sis.5oo.
Owner must sell Immediately this ele-
/ CANT home near 18th st; cost, $l6,5o0; z
F1arge rooms, baths. garage, inelosed Sleep
ing porch, front and rear porches, oil heat,
every respect! terms arranged. Open Sum
day. Telephone Cley. 5463 or National el22.
Evening star., 1929-06-30

VIENNA, VA-5-ROOM BUNGALOW, EIEC.,
furnace, fireplace, 2 porches, shade, shrub
berry; space for more rooms. T. r. MORE
I.ANn Gunner
Evening star., 1929-06-30

4SIZ 44th 81. INV.
Detached corner home OF rooms,
baths. hot-water heat. electricity,
large cellar. Price, $500. Owner
must sell.
PERRIE MCLEAN,
Room 2l9 Mills Bldg. Main 103lS.
Evening star., 1929-06-30

472e 9th ST. NV, COR. DECATUR
rooms a bedrooms), bath, recep. hall,
built-in garage, concrete front and back
porcheS, sleeping porch. This desirable
home can be purchased with your rent; SIS
9 month pays for all. No down payment
GEORGE @. SMITH. 42l9 7th ST. NV. 30s
WEST OF 14th ST. a. MT. PLEA6ANT--A
real modern home. 4 bedrooms, hardwood
floors throughout, Frigidaire. large CEDAR
lined closets; built-in tub and shower. Con-
ventent to cars, schools, churches Owner
may take old house in trade. Call Lin
NINE-RoOM HOUSE, 3-sTORY BRICK.
fine appearance, splendid home or for SUBJ
renting. Always occupied. Near list st. NV.
and Bryant Restricted white. Owner leaV-
ing town. $4,000 to reliable parties. Agree
able terms. Address Box lS6-C. Star once.
COLUMBIA HEIOHTS-if-ROOM MODERN
or fraternity. Any reasonabie offer consid-
cred. Adams 3e43 eyAlinGe and mQgnings.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-12-24
FIRES VOLLEY
At PRESIDENT
or ARGENTINA
WouId-Be Assassin Is Shot
Down by Body Guard
in Street.
CHIEFS AID INJURED
Attempt Occurs as Chief
Executive Leaves for
Government House.
BY EMILIO AGUDINO
United Press Stan Correspondent

BUENOS AIRES, Dec. 24.-Hipo-
Ito Irigoyen, president Of Argentina,
escaped with his life today when
his bodyguard shot down an assas-
sin who had fired three bullets at
the president.
The attempt occurred shortly be-
fore noon as the president was leav-
ing his residence in the Gale Bra
zil for the government house. The
chief of the presidents bodyguard,
however, was wounded seriously.
The writer was standing in the
door of a shop directly across the
street from the presidential resi-
dence. The president, accompanied
by his usual bodyguard, entered his
automobile and started to drive to-
ward government house.
AS the car started, the assassin,
who was standing against the line
Of buildings not far from me,
stepped into the street. Before any
one could intervene, he leveled a
pistol and fired three shots at the
slowly moving automobile.
The shots went wide.
The presidents bodyguard drew
out their weapons and shot down
the assassin before he could turn
to escape. Police identified the as
sailant as Qualterio Marinelli, an
Italian barber.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-12-24
SEEK SOURCE
OF MENINGITIS
Serum for Prevention and
Cure Survey Goal.

DR.. w. w. Lee, state epidemiol-
ogiSt, will begin survey Friday in
an effort to trace to the source the
present epidemic of spinal men,
nights in Indianapolis, it was an
nounced today by DR.. William F.
King, director of the state health
department.
Both King and Lee have held con-
ferences with DR.. Herman G. Nor
gan, city health commissioner, in
regard to the project.
1--WE hope not only to be able to
find the cause, but to study i'm
munization also" DR.. King asserted.
when present cases have re-
covered, DR.. Lee will study blood
cultures in an effort to determine,
if possible, whether an anti-toxin
serum can be produced which will
serve both as a preventive and cure
of this extremely virulent and con-
tagious disease"
One death and two new cases of
spinal meningitis reported Monday
night and today raised the total in
the city to thirty cases, with seven
teen fatalities.
Miss Edith Emmons, d, of 112
East Twenty-third street, sue
cumbed to the disease Monday
night. Berry Smith, Is, of 2020
Valley avenue, and George Ginger,
8. of 1907 North La Sale avenue,
were reported afflicted today.
The city council Monday appro-
priated $4,000 with which to combat
the epidemic that broke out in In
dianapolis more than week ago.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-12-24

given by municipal judges, expire
Christmas day with the proba-
bility expressed that only a few
who have imbibed too freely of
bottled cheer will find outward
warmth in cells.
q
MOT forgetting ex-service men
IN confined in Indiana hospitals
the rehabilitation department OF
the American Legion today dis
tributed approximately 1900 boxes
to those in hospitals at Marion,
South Bend, and Evansville.
The Scottish Rite cathedrafs
carlton viii broadcast carols over
WFBM and WKBF at 10:30 to-
night. Dave Neafus, member of
the Masonic body, will give the
recital
Christmas eve services are
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-12-24
A. B. GOOD IS NEW
SCHOOLS MANAGER
Deputy City Controller Is
Named Successor to
c. C. York.

Appointment of A. B. Good, depu-
ty city controller and Republican,
as business director of the Indianap-
oils school board beginning Jan. 2,
was announced today by Russell
Wilson, attorney, as spokesman for
the new majority of the school
board.
The three new members of the
board, Mrs. Maud Miller, Julian
WetZel and Wilson, will take Office
Jan. /. They were three of the five
elected on the citizens school
ticket.
The two others, Merle Sidener
and Samuel E. Garrison, will take
Office in 1882.
Good will succeed C c. York, who
six months ago succeeded Albert
Walsman, who in turn was the sue
cessor of William Book.
The post of business director has
been the football of the various fac
tionS of the present school board.
Two members of this board, Lewis E,
and Fred Kepner are
holdoyer members Of the board and
will comprise the minority.
I'VE believe the school city is
particularly fortunate in obtaining
Goods services" Wilson said.
Good is As, married and lives at
3237 Bellefontaine street. He has
been in business here since 1910 and
has been deputy controller three
years.
I'm this capacity he has han
died the enormous funds expended
by the civil city running into mil
lions in an able and intelligent man
ner, and his experience and knowl-
edge of bonds, city budgets, appro-
priations and all problems of city
finance, will be invaluable in his
new position" Wilson said.
Good expressed qualification at his
appointment and declared that he
hopes to make an efficient, econom-
ical and trustworthy business direc-
tor.
The post paws S6.000a wear.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-12-24
27 Hours With Children Her Christmas

Divorced from her husband Noble Henry of 1916 Congress
their
August
Christmas mehe had not imagined she would be barred
from the side of her babies
So, gifts
apols.
children, Marion 13 and Robert, 10.
She refused permission them she told Judge Miner
permitting children give
presents
Minor Christmas eXh