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The Washington times., 1929-11-06
GRANT SPEAKS
FOR PARKS

Speaking to the Colu mbia
Heights Citizens Association last
hight in Columbus Heights Chris
tian Church, Col. U. s. Grant, 3D..
director of public buildings and
public parks, urged improvement
of the park at the intersection of
Sixteenth and Mount Pleasant
Streets Northwest. &
The associations attention was
called to the need for a law re
quiring that the true considera-
ton for which property is sold, or
it's assessed value at the time, be
inserted in deeds transferring such
properties. Harley v. Speelman,
chairman of the taxation commit
tee, declared that such law
would eliminate over capitalization
and excessive values.
Stop lights at dangerous inter
sections, modern street lights for
University Place from Fairmont to
Chaplin Streets and immediate
action to eliminate the grade
crossing on Chestnut Street. Ia
koma Park, D. c., were recon-
mended by j.. Clinton Hiatt, chair
man of the public safety commit.
tee.
The Zihlman-C -Capper bill, pro-
viding for election of the board of
education, was endorsed.
Mrs. Susie Rhodes, director of
public Fairgrounds, cited the need
for Fairgrounds, especially in Co.
lumbia Heights.
Colonel Grant presented certi-
ficates to five Columbia Heights
residents for care and improve
ment of their lawns during the
past summer: J. l.. Grand, John
Crilly. Louis p. Gatti, John Kal-
ViEentenoS and M. J. SilVerman.
The Washington times., 1929-11-06
Drunk Wouldn't Ride
In Cops Side Car;
Fined $40

Guilty or not guilty, Charles
Driscoll, clerk Of the D. c.
branch Of Police Court, asked
Roy j. Early, who was brought
up yesterday for being drunk.
We'll. 1 guess must be
guilty-the officer locked me
up" Roy smiled engagingly
to Judge Ralph Given.
Policeman F. T. Scoville tes-
titled that the defendant was
zig-zagging down the street,
like he was lodging torpedoes."
Il tried to take him to the St
ton in my side car" the police
man continued, "but he said
that it was too cold and he
was used to riding in a closed
Gar. So I called the wagon to
accommodate him."
II don't blame him for not
wanting to ride in your side car
with you-the way you fellows
drive" Judge Given said.
Early was fined $40.
The Washington times., 1929-11-06
LINDSEY COMES
To HOWARD j.

Vachel Lindsey, Americ a n
author and poet, will be among the
many artists appearing at Howard
University this season on the
lecture and recital program, 1T
was announced. yesterday. March
IL, has been set as the date Of
his appearance.
Marion Anderson, contralto, Of
Philadelphia, will open the series
OF programs on December IL. On
January 16, Henry G. Leach, lee
turer, will appear; February l3,
Luis Jones, violinist; March 81,
David Earl Meyer, concert pianist
and professor of piano at Oberlin
College; April 10, Women's Glee
Club, Of Howard University and
April 29, the Mems (ilee Club.
Each of these events will be
held in Rankin Memorial Chapel
at 8:15 D. m.
The Washington times., 1929-11-06
PROGRESS SEEN
IN TREATMENT
Of INSANE

NEW YORK, Nov. 6.-The day
of the chained lunatic has passed,
DR.. Shirley w. Wynne. commits.
sioner of health. asserted at the
dedication of the reorganized Max
G. .Schlapp Memorial Mental
Hygiene Clinic of the New York
Post Graduate Medical School and
Hospital. The dedication marked
the forty-seventh anniversary of
the Graduate School.
Discussing the progress made
in treating mental diseases, DIR.
Wynne said that the more actively
interested individuals and groups
became in this vital question the
easier it will be for the authorities
to meet their responsibilities in
preventive medicine.
DR.. Henry Dwight Chaplin, for
many years a member of the
faculty of the Post Graduate
School, said that New York, as
a great cosmopolitan city, should
be the medical center of the
country, and eventually the world. !"
DR.. c. Floyd Haviland, superin-
tendent of Manhattan State Hos
pital on Wards Island, urged that
more mental clinics, with better
equipment. ganiza a tions and
Staffs be provided. He asserted
that preventive mental hygiene
was never more needed than at
present.
The Washington times., 1929-11-06

Every other member Of the SEN
ate Foreign Relations Committee
who was in the city was asked ex-
cept Johnson, and the cut was so
marked as to bring into open dis
cussion the long-Standing GOODNESS
between the two men.
While Washington has long
known that there is no cordiality
between the two CalifornianS, the
exclusion of Senator Johnson
from what was regarded as a
purely formal function caused a
stir in official and social circles.
No explanation was forthcom-
ing from the White House today
for the omission of Johnson's
name, and. as for the Senator, he
had only this to say:
"Of course, have no comment
to make"
The coolnesS between the two
goes back number Of years. In
1920 Hoover's friends made an
effort to carry the State for him
in the Presidential primary at a
time when johnson was being
projected as California's "favorite
son" in the Chicago convention.
johnson won easily.
In the last campaign compro-
mise was effected whereby John
son did not oppose the California
delegation going to Kansas City
for Hoover in return for the
Hoover managers in California
not opposing Johnson's return
for the Senate.
After the nomination, Johnson
conferred with Hoover, but there
after pursued an independent
course, and while tacitly support
ing him made few speeches.
Since Hoover has been in the
White House johnson has op-
posed the Administration in many
of its policies. He has fairly con-
SiStently voted with the Demo
cratic-InSurgent coalition in the
Senate on tariff matters, voted
for the debenture which Hoover
opposed so vigorously, and also
voted to deny the flexible tariff
powers which the President re-
queSted. .....
The Washington times., 1929-11-06

ADVERTISEMENT
The Washington times., 1929-11-06
nominate
IA. vARNEY

Prospects for increased pay for
members of the police and fire
departments are brighter than
ever.
M. D. Smith, president of the
Police Association, last night told
members of the board, meeting in
Odd Fellows Hall, that with the
support of the Chamber Of Com
merce, the Board OF Trade and
other organizations, the prospects
for an increase in pay are good.
Officers were nominated for
the coming year at the meeting.
They are: Detective Sergt. Frank
A. Varney and Capt. F. S. w.
Burke, of the First precinct, for
president: w. H. McGrath, Of the
Sixth precinct, and j, l.. Bill
man, of the Fourteenth, for first
vice president. T.. S. Waller, Of
the Second precinct, and j. L,
Patton, OF the Thirteenth. for
second vice president; w. j.
Kearns, unanimous denomination
for presiding secretary; ]. P. Hen
bricks, of the Second precinct,
and G.. H. ChriSman. Of the
Seventh, financial secretary: w.
c. Adcock, unanimous renomina:
ton for treasurer; w J. Wagner,
of the Tenth precinct, trustee for
the coming three years, and Otto
C. HauSchild for chairman of the
general board.
Four new members were elected:
Thomas Hayes, of the Eleventh
precinct; John E. Click, of the
Eleventh: William C c. Wrenn,
OF the Seventh, and c. H. Gould,
Of the Second.
The Washington times., 1929-11-06
Woman Seriously Hurt
When Autos Collide

Mrs. Bessie Mankin, SIS, of
Colmar Manor, Md, was reported
in serious condition at Casualty
Hospital after an automobile in
which she was riding crashed at
Maryland Ave, and Eleventh St..
N. E., with car driven by Gerald
Garner. $500 block Warder Pl.,
N. w.
Mrs. Mankin was treated by DR..
Louis Jimal for possible fracture
Of the ribs and pelviS. Her com.
panion, Mrs. Ida Smith, of Cleve.
land Ohio, escaped injury.
The Washington times., 1929-11-06
Is Your
Stomach
a "Gasser"?

Excessive gas in stomach and bowels
dosent necessarily mean that your food
is al fault or that you have chronic
dyspepsia. In most it results
from gastric neuTasthenia-a purely
nervous condition which disturbs the
functional activity of the stomach.
Taking medicine to digest the food ar
tifically Is a waste of time. What you
need is remedy to correct the nerv-
Gus trouble and prevent the formation
of abnormal gas
Go to your druggist and ask for a
package of Baalmanns Gas Tablets
which are prepared especially for this
ailment. See how quickly they will re-
lieve pent-up gas and all its distressing
symptoms. among which are pain about
the heart palpltation, anxiety. shortness
of breath, drowsness after eating. heart
burn and a peculiar gnawing feeling in
the stomach. Genuine Baalmann's Gas
Tablets can be obtained at any good
drug store. Price 81.
The Washington times., 1929-11-06
Little Golf Course
Planned for Night Time

Plans Tor a miniature gOIf
course on which Washingtonians
could play at night are being con-
sidered by the Welfare and Rec
reational Association of Public
Buildings and Grounds, Inc. F..
w. Hoover is general manager of
the association.
It is proposed to set UP the
course in the vicinity of Seven
teenth and B SITS. s. W., where
spotlightS have made night
tennis possible during the past
season.
The Washington times., 1929-11-06
JAPANESE GIRL SINGS

NEW YORK, Nov. 6 U.N.SO
Hizi Koyke, youthful Japanese
soprano, makes her New York
debut here tonight in a concert
ct the Hotel Barbizon. Wearing
her original japanese costumes
Miss Koyke will sing English,
Italian and japanese songs.
The Washington times., 1929-11-06
Bank Bandits Lock
Woman in Vault

SAVAGE, MINI, Nov. 6 (I.N.S9
Three gunner entered the First
State Bank here yesterday,
locked Marie Mcdonald, woman
cashier, and Mark Egan, assistant
cashier, in the vault and escaped
with about, $1,000.
They overlooked $4,000 in an
other vault.
The Washington times., 1929-11-06
Hoover Cuts Johnson
At Dawes Dinner

Tongues were waggng all Washington today over
President Hoover failure invite Senator Hiram johnson
) California the formal dinner given at the White
House last night for Ambassador Charles G. Dawes ~,
The Washington times., 1929-11-06

FRONT LINERS MEET
Front Line Post No. l401, Vet
Grams Of Foreign Wars. meets to-
night at BIS o'clock at Soldiers,
Sailors and Marines Club,
Eleventh and L SITS. N. w.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-22
DELAY IS WON
BY NORTHCOTT
Case Continued Until
Thursday Because
Of a Cold

COURTROOM. Riverside. CAL. Jan.
22.-(PD-The trial Of Gordon Stew
art Northcott for the murder of
three boys was continued today un-
til Thursday because Of illness OF
the defendant. Superior Judge Geo.
r. Noah granted the continuance
after hearing testimony Of DR.. II. l..
RatIiff who examined Northcott.
A cold was the excuse for continu-
ance Of the case. Northcott today
was nearing the point in his trial
where he will be forced TO take the
initiative in the battle for life-
The states case against the 22-
year-old Wineville chicken farmer,
accused of Staying three boys, is
nearing completion. Only a few
important witnesses, including Jes-
sic Clark, young Northcott's niece,
and Cyrus Northcott, known as the
father Of the accused youth. remain
TO be called by the prosecution.
Northcott, who is acting as his
own attorney thus far has foregone
cross-examination Of prosecution ex-
perts who have declared bone, hair
and blood found at the Northcott
ranch to be of human origin
The 12 men who are to decide
whether Northeott is guilty Of the
alleged Staying Of Lewis and Nelson
Winslow and an unidentified Mexi-
can lad, are scheduled to pay a visit
to the so-ealled murder farm" at
Wineville, near here before the case
ends. ---+
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-22
LATE BULLETINS
TWO yoRE JOIN IN OIL LAND SALE SUITS

LAND SALE SUITS
2atAP)H L. Brown and Frank eampoeI IT. o.
the
L. brought stop sale OF University OH
Of attaSh .he
the
of resumption oil the t
pending nswe o h
MIAMI ON SCHEDULE
special bearing Frtsdenteet
party pinaugural visit to Florida
rived here a p
NEGRO, APPARENTLY INSANE, STABS CHICAGO POLICEMEN
22(APAppent becoming suddenly
sr>pisoner bureau rushed OF police
stabbed pocketknfe
probably watch
cell block when them SLASH
SENATOR PINE NoNERATED OF EFFORT TO DESTROY BURKE
MAShlNGION
pnbean okShma Burke OF
Indian bureau that adopted
today By the ndianc
CURTIS WINS DEBATE ON FUND
"AshN1loN 22-tAPl-Afer
senator 'nru OF Kansas the
to limit debate
~ Georgia for s2soseO prohibition
a ssie late today was made possible BY the
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-22
MISSIONARIES
Staying MAY
DEPOSECHIEF
American Worker Shot
Dead From Ambush
By Tribesmen On
Irak Frontier

BASRA, Irak, Jan. 22.-LP)-Slay-
ing from ambush by Wahabi tribes
men of the Rev. Henry A. Bilkerd
American missionary. was expected
today TO have an important effect
upon the political fortunes of Ibn
Saud. potentate of the Arabian desert
One hundred Of the tribesmen,
known for ferocity, waited in ambush
within the Irak frontier for the
American party.
Charles r. Crane. of Chicago, for
mer American ambassador to China,
and Mr.. Bilkerd were in a closed
automobile in advance of the party
which was going from Basra to
koweit. As they passed through the
desert scrub, Mr.. Crane noted there
were no horses or camels near. Irak
shepherds had been warned of the
approach Of the raiding tribesmen
and had driven their flocks to Zubeir,
last lrak town on the edge Of the
desert.
There was a sudden burst Of rifle
fire from the scrub and Mr.. Bilkerd
slumped forward dead, a bullet hav-
ing hit the spinal cord. Mr.. Crane
escaped injury.
A second automobile carrying J.
Q. Crane. a brother of Charles r.
Crane, and Charles Jones, a valet,
was not hit. AS the cars sped away,
occupants Of the second car saw
about q dozen armed Wahabis on
horseback. These tribesmen gave
chase to the Americans but were
outdistanced.
The Wahabis are nominally under
Continued on Page Nine.)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-22
GRIFFIN SUIT
JURISDICTION
RULE DELAYED
Judge Calhoun Asks to
Be Cited Authori-
ties; Decision To Be
Made Later

AUSTIN. Jan. 22.-(Pj-A decision
in the HidalgO county election case,
wherein Gordon Griffin and j. Z.
Leslie are contesting for the judge
ship Of the Ninety-third judicial
district in Hidalgo county. insofar as
the jurisdiction of the Travis county
district court is concerned, will be
handed down for several days.
At the conclusion Of argument Of
attorneys yesterday. Judge George
Calhoun requested that authorities
be cited him. after which he would
take the issues under advisement. He
had previously overruled Leslie's
plea of privilege, in which he con-
tended he should be sued in the
county of his residence.
The case originated here when
Griffin obtained a temporary injunc-
tion restraining Mrs. Jane Y. Mccall
lum, secretary of state, from can
vassing the Hidalgo county returns.
Griffin claimed the county commits
sioners' court of Hidalgo county Lad
refused TO include the Weslaco pre-
einct returns in the county because
the envelope containing them was
not sealed. He alleged the vote in
this box would have given him a
lead in the county over Leslie. With
out the Weslaco returns Leslie had
n majority Of IA votes.
Judge A. W. Cameron of Hidaleo
county testified the Wasiaco returns
were thrown out because Of the un-
sealed envelope and also on account
Of irregularities reported in that
precinct. He said the total number
Of votes cast there was about 2sO in
excess Of the number of names on
the poll lists.
If Judge Calhoun finds his court
does not have jurisdiction, IL will
have the effect of dissolving the
temporary injunction and automat-
ieally dismissing the suit from his
court.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-22
EAKER EOFF;
MISSED RITES
Forced Landing Pre-.
vented Attending
Mothers Burial

MIDLAND. Tex. Jan. 22.-CPl-The
army record-breaking endurance
plane Question Mark took off from
the airport here shortly after 9
a. m. today for Shreveport, La.
Captain Ira c. Eaker, who arrived
too late 70 attend his mothers fun
eral al Eden. Tex, yesterday, was at
the controls.
The big planes commander, Major
Carl Spatz. planned TO fly over Dali
las. landing at Shreveport late today
and spending the night there.
A refueling plane. accompanying
il. took off a short time later, but
plans did not call for transfer Of
gasoline to the Question Mark on
today's flight.
Speeding the plane from Tucson,
Aria. yesterday in an effort 20
alight there and go by automobile
Continued on Page Nine.)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-22
Note From Dead SOIueS
DissdppayanceOfS Ships

for some time turned 1t over to
Captain II. y. Brian, q brother OF
the skipper Of the los. ship, who
made q search Of the Isle Royale
shoreline. He reported finding
wreekage piled high on the beach
and a case that had contained
candy, broken open. He expressed
belief that some members Of the
crew had reached shore and had
died.
Captain Brian, who made pablie
the note today, said the writing
had been identified By the parents
Of Alice Bettridge, assistant stew-
ardess Of the ship, as that OF their
daughter. IL Is believed the body
OF the steEardess was one Of sew
eral found on the shore Of Isle
Roysle early last summer.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-22
SENATE
IMPEACHMENT
CHARGES SOON
Suspended Oklahoma
Chief Executive
Continues to Use
Capitol Rooms

OKLAHOMA CITY, Jan. 22.-(Pt-
An officer Of the Oklahoma national
guard today was in charge of the Of
flee Of Governor Henry S. Johnston,
who was suspended late yesterday by
the state senate, pending trial on i'm
peachment charges voted BY the
house Of representative.
The officer, Major c. ID. Keller
was stationed at the executive office
by W. ]. Holloway, acting governor,
Major Keller explained there was 10
military significance in his pres.
ence.
II am here as a coordinator be-
tween the governor and acting COVER
nor" the major said. 81 am in
charge Of the records and Of course |
shall supply the acting governor
whatever he requires"
Governor Johnston, who was in.
yited by acting Governor Holloway
yesterday to continue use of the ex-
ecutive offices, arrived at his office
late this morning. to find it deserted
except for the officer, one stenogra-
pher and II. z. Sullivan, secretary to
the governor.
Mrs. o. o. Hammonds. the COVER
nor's confidential secretary, about
whom many of the storms of Cover
nor Johnston's administration have
swirled, visited the office but stayed
only a few minutes, leaving a mes
sage that she was leaving the city
for a few days.
Apparently in good spirits. CIV
ernor Johnston told newspapermen
he probably would be defended be-
fore the senate court Of impeach-
ment by the same man who perform
Continued on page nineJ
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-22
ITALIAN ship
Says RUDDER
Is DAMAGED
Position Given Indi-
Gates Craft About
500 Miles East Of
Cape Hatteras

NEW YORK. Jan. 22.- Two
freighters were in distress off the
Virginia coast today, the Florida
and the Dannedake.
The Dannedaine, an American
ship Of ESQ tons, was reported In
relayed wireless message 20 be
In need OF mediate assistance not
far from the Florida coast.
The United States liner America
and the Dollar liner President
Harrison were both reported rush
ing 10 the aid of the disabled
steamer
PHILADELPHIA. Jan. 22.-lP)-S
O S calls from the Italian steamer
Florida. Pensacola for Naples, was
intercepted here about noon today.
hTe steamer which gave her position
as latitude 3:05; longitude 60.l2, said
her rudder was damaged and asked
for assistance.
NEW YORK, Jan. 22.-LPI-The
position given by the Italian steamer
Florida in sending out an SOS call
today is about 500 miles east of Cape
Hatteras.
The Radio Marine corporation here
said il was working on the case but
up to noon had received no report
Of any ship going TO the Florida's
assistance.
The Florida is a freighter OF 3,503
gross tons. IL In $40 feet long and
was built in 1904. It is owned in
Genoa. 1t was said in shipping cir
eles that a ship Of this sire gener-
ally carries N crew Of about 28.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-22

So1ons Studying
StateROadPlan:
Get Many Ideas

AUSTIN, Jan. 22.-CPp-Member
Of the 4lst legislature today consid-
cred the task of solving the high
way problem, after listening to an
expression Of views last night.
Three speakers, Lynch Davidson,
former lieutenant governor; Cone
Johnson, state highway commission
er, ard Clarence Ousley Of the East
Texas Chamber of Commerce, spoke
and were called upon to answer
questions concerning highway pro-
posals.
They addressed an audience made
up rot only Of joint committees on
highways, constitutional amendments
and revenue and taxation, but also
of Governor Dan Moody, Lieutenant
Governor Barry Miller and other
legislators and persons interested in
highway affairs.
Neither of the three speakers es-
poused any specific plan Of legisla-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-22

SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont, jan
22.-tPp-A veritahle note from
the dead today threw the first ray
of light on the wreck Of the KAN
loops-one Of the mysteries OF the
Great Lakes.
The Kamloops. with her crew Of
2l, was lost in a storm that swept
thu Lakes December s, 1927. and
no clue was found as 70 the fate
Of Der crew or the manner and
place Of her sinking.
Last month n trapper found d
note signed "Aliee" in q bottle st
the mouth Of the Aeawu river, in
dicating the ship foundered on the
rock Of Isle Royale and the writer
was the sole survivor and was dy-
ing Of cold and starvation.
Louis Coutu, the trapper, after
guarding the contents Of the note
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-22
Steamer Fails
To Find Vessel
Calling For Aid

ST. JOHNS. New Foundland. Jan.
22.-LPy-The British steamer Maine,
bound from Antwerp for New York.
reported this morning that she was
continuing search for the steamer
Teesbridge. in distress southeast OF
Cape Race, but was unable to find
her.
In the last message received from
the Teesbridge. bound from Fowey,
England. sfor Philadelphia. IL was
said two Of her matches had been
stove in and her stokehold flooded.
1t was believed her wireless is out
OF order.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-22
Onion Tariff
Increase Into
Effect Tuesday

The new tariff on onions, increas-
ing the rate from one cent per pound
TO 1-2 cents. went into effect Tues
day. notification of the new rate hav-
ing been received last week by Amer
lean customs officials here.
The new tariff is expected TO ma
terially increase the sale price Of
onions for the Willacy county and
Winter Garden growers. who report
they vii produce the largest crop on
record.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-22
Toll
In Ohio MayGO
Up On Recount

BELLEVUE, Ohio, Jan. 22.-(P)-At least IL persons
killed and a number of others injured when a west
bound Lake Shore electric nterurban crashed
Pittsburgh bus of the Greyhound company
binding mile and half east of here this after
noon.
OF the IL known dead, four were women. Fourteen
of the bodies had been brought to the three undertaking
establishments in Bellevue when four located
in the wreckage.
Fifteen persons were taken to Bellevue hospital
As far as could be learned none Of the passengers
on the intrurban was hurt
Authorities unable to determine the manner in
which the crash occurred It was believed however that
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-22
YANCY STORY
FOUND GUILTY
5-Year Minimum Sen,
tence Asked For
Bank Robber

MARLIN, Tex, Jan. 22.-tP1-
Yancy Story today was convicted of
robbery Of the Krum bank. The
jury recommended a minimum SEN
tence Of five years.
The jury began deliberations late
yesterday, but il was not until after
midnight that it reached q verdict.
Story had been charged with rob-
berry with firearms for the looting
of the Krum bank, in Denton county,
on June 3, 1926. He had been tried
twice previously on the charge. In
Dallas he was convicted and SEN
fenced to % years Imprisonment. The
case was reversed and remanded, and
in a new trial at Sherman a jury was
unable to agree.