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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-21
MRS. HOOVER GIVES WHITE HOUSE
ATMOSPHERE OF WEST COAST
Rearrangement of Furniture and of Grounds and Number
of Guests Tell in Six Months

indicated. Her thoughtfulness for the
comfort of her guests and her love for
'informality has not caused her to de-
viate from 1.-The eternal fitness OF
things
In second-fioor guest rooms, she has
grouped the furniture, according to ITS
period, taking great care to make this
grouping historically authentic. One,
the Lincoln four-poster." the spread
crocheted by Mrs. Coolidge fingers as
an authentic reproduction of the Lin
coin bedspread. With the bed Mrs.
Hoover has arranged an old-fashioned
bureau, wardrobe, dresser and high
backed chair, carved after the same
manner. About another large four
poster she has grouped a blue damask
bedroom suite.
AS hostess. Mrs. Hoover has almost
dali extended In the "wide-open" West
Coast way, with guest lists that mount
amazingly at the last minute. There S
breakfast at 1880 and another at 8.
With official visitors to be cared for
the family has seldom been alone at
lunch time. As many as three teas have
been given in one afternoon, and the
dinner hour has seen every dining room
in use. The extra plate" has been
known to become an extra half dozen at
Sunday night suppers, to which guests
are informally hidden by telephone. Yet
the place cards have always been prop
erly arranged, and the supper perfect
''' it@ appointments. ts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-21
DETROIT DEATHS
REACH NINETEEN
Doubts Expressed for Recov-
ery of 13 0thers-Probe to
Place Blame Continues.
Rv the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
DETROIT, September 2l.-The death
list in the fire which early Friday swept
the Study Club, popular Detroit cab
aret, mounted to 19 today, with doubts
being expressed for the recovery OF 13
of the 81 injured still remaining in hos
oitals.
One of the injured. ROLAND Lowe OF
Detroit, died early today. Eight OF the
injured have been discharged, while
ma jority of the others are reported In
temporarily serious condition"
Investigation of the fire today broad
ened to include four city departments
in it's scope.
While Henry J. Garvin, detective
inspector, tentatively placed the blame
for the tragedy on the cloak room girl,
who is said to have opened the front
door when the flames were first dis
covered oon the first floor of the club,
County Prosecutor James Chenot an
nounced that his Office not only would
seek to place criminal responsibility for
the fire. but, would hold to account as
Continued on Page 2, Column g.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-21
.PROSECUTOR'SL|FE
REPORTED MARKED
BY RADICAL GROUP
Charlotte Police Learn of De-
tails to Assassinate Car
penter and Associates.
PAR0LED CONVICT TIPS
AUTHORITIES ON PLOT
Strike Leaders Call Nation Wide
T, Mass Protest in Memory of
Woman Mob Victim.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
CHARLOTTE, N. c., September 21.-
Details Of purported plot by New York
City radicals" to assassinate Solicitor
John c. Carpenter and two other men,
bers Of prosecuting counsel in the trial
Of Is strike leaders and union members
for the Staying of Police Chief o. F.
Aderholt of Gastonia and to "slow up"
things in Charlotte and Gastonia were
before North Carolina police today.
Solicitor Carpenter announced this
morning that the continuation of the
coroner's inquest into the death of Mrs.
Ella May Virgins, Bessemer City union
member who was shot September II by
mob members. had been postponed for
a week.
The solicitor said he had not been
able to complete his investigation since
he halted the inquiry last Sunday. He
said he hopes to be able to present some
new evidence to the coroner's jury.
The International Labor Defense
leaders have called for mass protest"
meetings to be held throughout the
country today and tomorrow in memory
of Mrs. Virgins.
The asserted plan of radicals tc kill
the solicitor, former Representative A.
L. Bulwinkle and Clyde R. Hoey, and
to send Tony Grondone" to North
Carolina to blow up things" was de-
llneated In letter to Edwin r. Bridges,
former State pardon commissioner, from
a man paroled from the State prison
during the Bridges administration. The
letter writer's name was not made
public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-21
BOY CONFESSES
S512,ODD THEFT
18-Year-0Id Brokers' Mes
senger Tool of Others,
He Tells Police.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, September 21.-Milton
Alter, 18-year- messenger boy, today
confessed to the police that he had
been the tool of others in the theft yes
terday of $5l2,00 in negotiable Securi-
ties from his employers, r. v. Hiscoe
Co, brokers.
The boy, who had been employed by
the brokerage house at a salary of SIS
a week. said the robbery was directed
by man known to him as Jack Rosen.
The lad said Rosen had stopped him
repeatedly on the street and urged upon
him the easy opportunity of making
money. The urging was repeated yes
terday before the boy visited the Guar
anty Trust Co. to redeem with S400,-
600 certified check stocks and bonds
worth $4,000. which had been de-
posted as collateral on loan. -
Tells Of Persuasion
"He said to me he needed money
and that / should walk off with the
loan" the boy said, "and he then told
me that my father was to receive
$50, 900 as my share. Then I finally
consented"
The boy said he obtained the secur-
tiles and during a long taxi-subway-
walking trip through Manhattan he de-
livered the securities to Rosen, receiv-
ing from the man 81 and directions to
go to the Academy of Music in Brook
lyn, several miles from the Manhattan
street corner where they separated.
Alter went to Brooklyn and then tele-
phoned his employers, saying he had
been kidnapped.
Motive Seen in Change.
In announcing the boys confession,
Police Commissioner Grover A. Whalen
said he believed that Alter had been
induced to leave former position sew
eral weeks ago and go to work for the
brokerage firm so that he could hand
over to those who we're using him bonds
and securities worth a fortune.
II believe there is bigger mind be-
hind this theft" the commissioner said
land I believe the boy was induced to
leave the position he had in the fur
business to take q job in the financial
district so that others could get him to
steal securities"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-21
PIRATES CAPTURE
JAPANESE STEAMER
Hongkong- Bound Vessel Reported
on Way to Looting Ground Of
Chinese Sea Robbers.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
HONGKONG, September 21.-The
Japanese steamer Deli Maru Of the
Osaka ShoSen kaiSha Line, on the way
to Hongkong from Swatow, has sent
out wireless messages saying the ship
has been captured by pirates and taken
to Bias Bay. No further details are
available. The Deli Maru was expected
in Hongkong late today.
Bias Bay, near Hongkong, where the
latest China coast piracy has been COM
nlitted, is the most notorious pirate lair
in the Orient. British punitive expedi-
tions have not been able to wipe out the
pirates, while Chinese efforts to deal
with them have been futile. The usual
methed of Bias Bay pirates is to board
coastal ships in great numbers. hum
dred or more, at Shanghai or some
other port. When the ship is near Bias
Bay. the pirates, at signal from their
leaders, rush the bridge and gain con-
troll of the ship, either by killing the OFF,
GERS or by impriSoning them. They run
the ship into Bias Bay, loot her, and
then allow the crew to continue the
voyage.
SHANGHAI, September 81 P).-Tne
Norwegian steamer Botnia, which was
looted by pirates after going aground
on q bar of Haichow last week, has
heen refioated, and all the. officers, ex-
cent Chief Oficer Westerheim, have
been released. Capt. Haaland, who was
held with the chief officer, escaped and
has reached HaichoW safely.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-21
SINCLAIR AND DAY
MUST SERVE TIME
President Hoover Will Not Ex-
tend CIemency, White House
Information Reveals.

Harry F. Sinclair, millionaire oil man
and Henry Mason Day, his associate
must serve out their full sentences for
jury shadowing in the Fall-Sinclair oil
conspiracy trial.
1t was made known today at the
White House that President Hoover will
not extend executive clemency, adverse
action having been recommended late
yesterday in a report on petition for
Communication by John Lord OBrien.
acting Attorney General.
That the Department of Justice would
oppose the appeal of Sinclair and Day
was forecast in The Star. last Sunday,
on repo:ts from authentic sources.
1t was stated Sunday that the De-
partment of Justice would pigeonhole
the application, but apparently it was
decided to send it on to the President.
O'Brian Signs Paper.
Attorney General William D. Mitchell,
1t was learned, had nothing to with the
consideration of the case at this stage,
as he is in the West on vacation, and
the case was handled by department
officials in Washington. The papers
were signed by Mr.. O'Brian.
Sinclair'S sentence will be completed
November 81 or %, and Days October 2.
The recommendations of MIR. O'Brian
declared that the records In the case
convinced him that in the jury shadow
ing the oil men had had Sinister
a sN,IA -, @
clair was acquitted by another jury on
the conspiracy charge, the Acting At
torney General said, other Federal
courts, including the Supreme Court,
had decided in civil suit that he had
been a party to corrupt and dis
honest agreement with Fall' in con-
nection with the lease of the Teapot
Dome Naval Oil Reserve.
Mr.. O'Brian also told the President
that in his opinion to grant clemency
to Sinclair and Day would undermine
the confidence of the public in the ad-
of justice.
Based Plea on Health.
Sinclair had appealed for clemency
on the grounds that his health was
being impaired by the confinement, and
that his business enterprises needed his
attention in justice to the stockholders.
w. l.. Peak. superintendent of the
Jail, reported to the Department of JUS
tice that although Sinclair had lost
about Is pounds, he apparently was in
good health and was able to attend to
his duties as jail pharmacist and assist
ant to the resident physician.
Acting Attorney General O'Brian said
that Sinclair's business interests af-
forded no reason for granting clemency,
and he found there was no reasonable
ground for distinction between the cases
of Sinclair and Day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-21
WILLIAMS AIRPLANE
BEING OvERHAULED
Mercury Racer to Be Given
Stronger Engine Before
Further Tests.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
PHILADELPHIA, September 21.-
Dismantled and its fuselage torn apart,
the Mercury racer, the speed plane with
which Lieut.. A. j. Williams of the Navy
hoped to represent America in the re-
cent Schneider Cup races in England
rests at the naval aircraft factory here
awaiting developments"
The Mercury. because Of balky en-
gine, failed to distinguish itself in test
trials and thus win passage to England
for the big event, Williams many at
tempts to get the craft off the water
having failed. The plane was brought
here, where it was built, and is now be-
ing overhauled and more powerful mo-
tor installed. Lieut.. Williams said today
he hoped to give the racer another trial
soon.
To date the Mercury racer has cost
the Government little. its building hav-
ing been financed by private funds.
mot more than 100000 has been
spent on the seaplane thus far" Lieut..
Williams said. which is far below the
amounts reported spent by England and
Italy for their speed planes"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-21
GERMAN o" BOATS
/. STIR NAVY CIRCLES
Mystery Warship Design Des'
tined to Play Big Role in
1886 Limitation ParIey.

By the Associated Press.
Germany's new mystery warship-a
10,0O0-ton craft mounting six lI-inch
guns and capable of a wide cruising
radius at high speed-seems destined
TO play an important part in any fu-
ture naval limitation conference that
deals with capital fighting ships.
In the judgment Of some American
naval officers this would be especially
SO II there should be move in 1896 to
abolish the battleship, as has been sug-
since the beginning of the present
Anglo American negotiations for limit
ing the tonnage of auxiliary fleet craft.
Fleet Of Six.
With Germany possessing six ships of
the characteristics of the one now COM
pleted, 1t Is argued in naval circles that
the other sea powers would be unable to
do away with their own capital ship
fleets without changes in the present
agreement which fixes eight inches as
the limit of the bore of guns to be
mounted on other than battleShipS.
Under the terms of the treaty of Ver-
sailles Germany is permitted to build
six ships of 10000 standard tons, or
about 12,500 tons displacement, without
limitation of any kind as to the size of
the guns that might be moutned on
them.
At the time the treaty was nego-
tlated. and even at the time of the
Washington Arms Conference in 1921
the general naval thought of the world
apparently was that an 8-inch gun was
about the largest that could be placed
on 10,000-ton ships without sacrificing
speed. cruising radius and defensive
armor.
Design Is Practical.
While comparatively little is known
about the new German craft by the
other navies. it is the German claim
that its new design is entirely prac-
ticable. If such is the case, 1t has made
big advance in warship design and
one that may make the nation a fac
tor in future capital ship limitation
conferences.
The six 11-inch guns of the German
craft are mounted in three armore6
turrets. two forward and one aft. Ad-
mittedly this ship would be far supe-
rior to the 10,000-ton 8-inch craft OF
the American and British navies, and
to all practical purposes it is capital
ship.
The German battleships and battle
cruisers composing the high seas feet
during the World War were equipped
highly effective weapons in the battle
with the British grand feet off Jutland
They far outrange an 8-inch gun. and
a ship equipped with them could be
coped with only by the capital craft.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-21
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Now that the White House has been
for six months under Mrs. Hoover's
management, a California atmosphere
has replaced the New England aspect
brought to it by Mrs. Calvin Coolidge.
Rearrangements of furniture and of
grounds remind Of the Hoover home in
Palo Alto. An even more striking re-
semblance is the remarkable number
of guests. AS a Presidents wife, as
in her entire previous career, Mrs.
Hoover has been very much the hostess.
Some $500 persons have sat at break
fast, luncheon or dinner. table with
the Hoovers since the middle of March,
after the furry of Inauguration fes-
tivities ended.
With so many visitors outdoor hooks
and indoor CHEEKY and comfortable cor
ners have been on the increase, quite
after the sunny California fashion. Mrs.
Hoover has suggested and superintend-
ed these changes. She created the
fiag-hoored bower under the magnolia
trees, where medicine ball breakfasts
and afternoon teas have been held all
Summer, to the marked delight OF all
participants. She also introduced large
easy chairs, even several Of the va
riety known as Summer furniture" in
i'>-'-~r retreats where infornallty was
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-21
ENGINE DIES, NAVAL
FLYERS ESCAPE INJURY

Two Navy flyers escaped 'uninjured
when their plane, two-seater pursuit
ship, after a successful catapult shot
from the Washington Navy Yard, Slip
ped into the Potomac on the west side
of the Anacostia Bridge with dead
motor about noon today.
Lieut.. L. C.. Ring of the Anacostia
Naval Air Station and his mechanic,
B. Langworthy, were in the plane.
Lieut.. Ring and Langworthy had Just
taken off in their single-pontooned
plane and failed to get altitude to get
over Anacostia bridge when their motor
went out. Ring slipped the plane down
into the water short distance from
the bridge on the right wing, ripping
the right small pontoon and wing tip
but not otherwise seriously damaging
the plane.
The pair were picked from the water
by navy yard tug and returned to the
air station.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-21
Jury WILL PROBE
MCPHERSON CASE
Decision Reached After Con-
ference Between Senator
0verman and Collins.

A grand jury investigation into the
death of Mrs. Virginia Mcpherson,
which was held to be suicide by the
coroner's jury, was decided upon to-
day during conference between Sem
ator Overman of North Carolina and
Assistant District Attorney Collins, it
was stated at the Senator's Office.
1t is understood that Senator Over
man was Of the opinion that in view OF
the wide publicity given the matter and
unusual circumstances. it would better
satisfy the girls family and the pub
lie If the available information was
laid before the grand jury. The as
siStant district attorney indicated that
course would be followed, 1t was
learned at the Senator's Office.
Collins COnfers with Senator.
Mr.. Collins spent more than an hour
talking over the case with Senator Over
man. Upon leaving Mr.. Collins said
that up to the present time his Office
had not been able to put its finger
upon anything that would disturb the
findings already made, but emphasized
that the district attorneys Office was
still open to be shown if anything fur
ther is presented.
Allen will be called before the grand
jury Tuesday to tell his story, United
States Attorney Rover announced.
Meanwhile Robert J. Allen faces
trial and possible dismissal frain the
Police Department unless he can make
good his claim that he can prove Mrs.
Mcpherson was victim of murder in
stead of suicide.
With a view to haling Allen before
the Police Trial Board, Maj. William
C. Pratt, superintendent of police, is
conducting an investigation into the
case of the policeman, who already has
figured in four appearances before the
trial board on various charges. Three
times Allen won his cases. The fourth
time he was convicted, but the verdict
held up by the Commissioners.
The policeman has arrayed himself
against his superiors in the Police De-
partment and officials of the United
States attorneys Office by charging that
Mrs. Mcpherson was officially acjudg ID
a suicide because the coroner'S jury
was stupid and negligent"
Allen already is charged in connec-
ton with the Mcpherson case with
conduct prejudicial to the good con-
duct and discipline of the police force.
The charges were preferred by Capt.
William G. Stott of the third precinct.
According to Capt. Stott, Allen re-
ported an hour late for duty Tuesday
afternoon. The officer claims that he
was placing evidence before the Dis
trict Attorneys Office as a result of his
own Investigations into the death Of
Mrs Mcpherson.
Mai. Pratt would not discuss the case
today beyond saying that he was
conducting an inquiry and preparing
charges against Allen for the Police
Trial Board.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-21
Ideal Conditions
Greet Horseshoe
Pitching Champions
Washington, Virginia and
Maryland Title Holders
Meet for Crown.

Ideal weather and court conditions
were in prospect as the horseshoe pitch
ing champions of Washington, Northern
Virginia and Southern Maryland pre-
pared to contest this afternoon on the
plaza for the metropolitan crown, bring
ing to a close The Washington Stars
first annual tournament.
The first match was scheduled for
o'clock, with the draw to be made few
minutes before. One of the three final
lists was to receive bye and play the
victor in the match between the other
two.
Charles A. Fort represents Washing
ton, Millard E. Peake of Bethesda is
the Marylander and Alexander A
Kirchner of Bancroft the Virginian.
To decide second place the principals
were given the option of a play-off or
Of matching total points scored against
the champion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-21
HAYNES TO REPORT
TO ROVER MONDAY
District Attorney Will Ask
Bond of $4,000 Be Posted
by Former Banker.

Harry v. Haynes, former president of
the Farmers and Mechanics National
Bank of Georgetown, indicted yester-
day by the grand jury on charges of
having made false entries and mis-
applying bank funds, will surrender
Monday morning at 10 o'clock to United
States Attorney Leo A. Rover.
With this announcement today, 1t was
learned that Haynes will appear with
his attorney, H. Winship Wheatley.
Mr.. Rover will ask for the bond of
$4,000 to be posted on his case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-21
SANDER CHARGED
IN CALHOUN SUITS
George A. Gormley Asks
100000 in Two Actions
Filed at Rockville.

Charging slander, George A. Gormley.
45ls River road, today filed in the
District Supreme Court two suits, total
ing 100000, against Capt. C. C. CAL
houn and his wife, Mrs. Daisy B. Cal
noun, socially prominent and hackers
OF the Woman's Universal Alliance.
At the same time, Attorney William
j. Neale, who, with Palmer, Davis &,
Scott Of BIS Fifteenth street, represents
the plaintiff, explained that actions fol
damages for 100000 against Can't. and
Mrs. Calhoun, who reside in CHEVY
Chase, Md, has been docketed by
titling in the Rockville, Md. court, in
accordance with Maryland practice.
Gormley charges that Capt. and Mrs.
Calhoun, in conversation with Joseph
X. Harris, named as defendant with
himself in an action filed earlier this
week for an injunction to prevent the
two men proceeding with a suit on a
$4,000 note signed by her, stated IN the
presence OF others that Gormley had
stolen the note from Mrs. Calhoun's
desk.
Declaration to Be Filed.
The declaration, setting forth facts
making up the case OF action, Mr..
Neale SAID, will be filed later.
In the suits filed today representing
an action for $4,000 against each OF
the defendants, Mr.. Gormley informs
the court that on July rs. 1928, Mrs
Calhoun being indebted to the plaint-
III IN large sum OF moneys, ,OOO-
made a promisory note for this sum
and delivered it to the plaintiff lin
full settlement and satisfaction of the
obligation due"
the court is informed that for many
years past Gormley has been a building
contractor and in his work it was neces-
sary from time to time to obtain from
manufacturers and dealers credit for
Continued on Page 2, Column 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-21
LOVE AND GARDENIAS CAUSE
CITIZENS TO DUCK BULLETS
Policeman Visions Thousands Stolen Captures Youths
to Learn 1t Was Only Bunch of Flowers.

The policeman began shooting at
their car. He eventually got the range
and produced two fiat tires.
Alfred Cooper and Gordon Lynch sur
rendered.
Papatony came putting up.
what did they steal?" inquired the
officer. "At least a couple thousand
bucks, I'll bet"
I'VE only did it for our girls" said
Lynch.
What do care about your girls?"
snapped Papatony. Give me back my
two gardenias.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-21
AWARDED OWN MEDAL.

Discoverer of Carborundum Honor
ed by Electro Chemical Society.
PITTSBURGH, Pa, September 81 (P,.
DIR. Edward G.. Acheson, st. Peters,
burg, Fla, inventor of carborundum,
who was an assistant to Thomas A.
Edison in 1880. today possessed the
medal he recently donated to honor
those who made notable discoveries in
electro o-chemistry. -thermics and
electro-metallurgy. He was awarded
the honor last night by the American
Electro-Chemical Society. arbiter of
the award. in convention here.
Scientists from all over the country
ana from Europe are here for the ses-
sious, which end today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-21

BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, September 21.-Love and
two gardenias had the distinguished
denizens Of Sheridan road ducking
bullets last night.
Two young men emerged agilely from
Papatony's flower shop. Papatony him.
self followed, shouting stop thief!"
It so happened that a policeman was
nearby. He saw the men drive away
and he gave pursuit. He called out,
stop in the name of the law!" The
young men paid no attention.