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The Washington times., 1929-06-19
men
TOUR CITY

James Petty, manager OF the
Firestone Tire and Rubber Com
pany today headed a party OF Fire
stone dealers on an aerial sightsee-
ing tour of the city aboard the
Firestone.Ford tri-motored plane.
The FIrestone plane arrived In
Washington yesterday at Anacostia
Field with q party OF civic officials
from Cleveland, headed by Mayor
John Marshall, Of Cleveland, who
was accompanied by Mayor John
waddups, OF Brook Park: George
DeCamp, vice president of the Clevs.
land Chamber Of Commerce; A. II.
Harris, Walter Cook and Perry r.
Zmump, three county commission
of Cleveland; Major Thomas Her
bert, commander Of Ohio National
Air Service; Lieut.. Comdr. c. B.
Finn, head OF naval militia at
Cleveland; j.. w. Green, vice presi.
dent of Cleveland National Air
Race Association: Clifford Bender-
son, manager of National Air Races:
Floyd Hogan and four Cleveland
newspaper representatives.
Three planes carried the party
from Cleveland to Washington for
the purpose Of inviting President
Hoover to attend the National sir
Races in Cleveland, August "A to
September 6.
The Martin bomber, one Of the
planes piloted by Major Herbert,
carried letter three feet wide by
five feet long with signatures OF
Cleveland school children extend
ing the invitation to the President.
Their appointment with President
Hoover is at 1915 Wednesday and
will be presented by Assistant Sec
rntarv of NaNu David ingalls,.
The Washington times., 1929-06-19
JOSE REMINDS
OF CAR NEEDS

The following Int Of things which
che motorist would DO we'll to re-
member at this season is offered
by Rudolph Jose. According to
Mr.. jose. car owners should:
Be sure that both radiator and
battery are not stinted in the mat.
ter of water.
Check the oFankcase lubricant
frequently. Oil thins rapidly in
hot weather.
Keep the tires at the recon.
mended pressure. Lack of air
weakens the sidewalks and spells
early deterioration. Orerinfla;Ion
also. should be avoided
Keep the headlamps In good con.
dition. Lots OF night driving de-
nands this attention.
Drive moderately on the long
tour. A steady pace kills more
miles than. one characterized by
tits and starts of speed
Remember that the other fellow
has as much right to the road az
you have. and as much desire to
use It. Play fairly with him,
The Washington times., 1929-06-19

The Semmes organization, pioneers
in transportation. was founded In
1907 by the late Charles W. Sem
mes. Its early start was with the
Wilcox Truck and later the Semmes
executives visualized the possibili-
ties Of the motor bus as a means OF
transportation started the lines into
southern Maryland now being oper'
ated az the Tidewater Lines.
The Semmes Motor Company
were the first representative OF Bud-
son and introduced the Dodge line to
the Washington public in 1914 and
have without interruption distrib'
uted Dodge cars and trucks for the
past Is years.
Close FrieHds
The close personal affiliation with
Joseph B., Robert c., and Ray A.
Graham. an unusual trio In AUTO
mobile manufacturing. merchandis.
ing and financing. prompted Ra-
phael Semmes TO make this Eensa-
tional change In car distributing. In
making the announcement. Semmes
said:
I'VE feel that Ia this essentially
modern. splendidly engineered and
remarkably beautiful automobile,
the Graham Brothers have created q
product which has a distinct appeal |
to the clientele we have built up
through many years of automobile
merchandising in Washington
I'VE have followed the business
careers of the three Graham
brothers and know they have the
highest ideals of personal and busi.
ness Integrity, and their remarkable
progress has created a demand for
their products placing them among
the leaders in the industry.
Regrets Leaving Dodge
at is not without regret, Of
The Washington times., 1929-06-19
Evening Classes At
California University

LOS ANGELES, June 10 U.N.S).
Evening classes will be held dur
ing the summer by the University
of California extension division
the first to be offered during the
season. it is announced.
Two types of work will be given;
courses of cultural interest, and
specific courses on finance and sta
tistics. Regular university profes-
sors or men particularly qualified
for the work will conduct the
cla sses.
The Washington times., 1929-06-19
Longest Air Line Gets
Contract for AirDOrts

NEW YORK. June 10 Q.N.SD.-
Exclusive use of 10 hirports and
landing fields for intercontinentaI
cir transport service along almost
S,000 miles Of South American
coast-line. stretching from Northern
Brazil to Argentina. has been as.
sured the New York, Rio and
Buenos Aires Line, Inc. the long
est air line in the world. through
an operating agreement just com.
pleted with Champagne General Aero.
postale. owners and operators Of
the airport chain.
Cities included in the 200 mile
stretch are Natal. Pernambuco
FlorianopoIis. Porto Allegro. Pelo-
tas, Montevideo. Marahn. EcImonte
Campos. Jacareraqua. Jacuarao
Rocha and Buenos Aires.
The Washington times., 1929-06-19
Many Paris Police
Are Good Linguists

PARIS, June 10 U.N.SJ.-There
are now about 500 men in the Paris
police force who speak English. Ger.
man, Spanish or Italian, fluently.
and one of them who wears a num-
ber of war decorations, speaks no
less than eight different tongues
besides his native French.
When Monsieur Chiappe. the en-
terprising prefect OF police. entered
upon his new duties. he could find
only 10 gendarmes who were quail.
fled to help out the visiting strang.
ers.
For several years he had been or
ganizing classes and providing m
structors. After a thorough course
Of lessons, each man is required to
pass a severe test. after which he
is en&itled to wear the coveted band
indicating that he Is somewhat OF
q polyglot
The Washington times., 1929-06-19
Missouri Boys Fined
For Catching BullfrOgs

COLUMBUS. Mo-, June 10 n.N.S).
Catching frogs Is an expensive sport
in Warren county. Missouri Police
here were recently asked to arrest
four youths expected to pass through
Columbia on u. S. Highway 40.
The boys were arrested and the
sheriff was asked for instructions
as to what charges to hold the
youths on. He told Columbia police
the boys were wanted for catching
two frogs in a Warren county pond
and that rather than take them
back police here should extract
SO from the four boys and let them
go. This was done and the money
mailed him.
The Washington times., 1929-06-19

course, that we relinquish the
Dodge line, with whose name we
have been associated since It's be-
ginning. but We cannot but feel
that In the GTaham-Paige line we
have selected a distinctly worthy
successor
Raphael Semmes has the distinc-
tiosst of being one OF the youngest
executives ia the automobile indus
try, and shas achieved a remarkable
record In the autG,mobils wOT ID. The
chief executive OF the Semmes
Motor Company has directed the
selling of over ~ eco new and 1880
used automobiles and commercial
vehicles.
Service has been the paramount
feature and has contributed greatly
toward the constant growth Of this
organization.
They were the first to introduce
the now universal flat rate system
and later Mr.. Semmes innovated the
system of uninterrupted service
that when a motorist brought his
car to be serviced he was furnished
another to be used until his automo.
bile was ready.
Fix Territory
+ The territory which is included In
the Graham-Paige contract taken
over by the Semmes Motor Company
includes the District of Columbia,
parts of Maryland, Virginia and
West Virginia. There will be no
changes in the .sub-dealer OrganiZa-
ton, Semmes announced.
The Semmes Motor Company are
taking over Immediately the
Grailam-Paige factory building at
1925 Fourteenth st. N. W.. which is
one of the most modern and consid-
cred the largest sales and service
building In Washington. Semmes
stated that they will continue to op-
crate their present service station
at S12.61a G ST n W.
The Washington times., 1929-06-19
st. James Festival at
Falls Church Staged

FALLS CHURCH, Va. June ~.
The ladies of St. James Catholic
Church OF West Falls Church held
their annual festival last night on
the lawn in front of st. James Hall.
Dinner from to . was followed
by dancing in the hall from . to IL.
The plans for the evening were
under the direction of Mrs. William
Fox.
The Washington times., 1929-06-19
st. Louis Zoo Receives
MOIlSe Deer Snecimen

ST. LOUIS, June 19 n.N.S).-A
mouse deer, the smallest of hoofed
mammals. has arrived at Forest
Park Zoo from the Malay penin-
sula. A fine loon specimen has
also heen received
The Washington times., 1929-06-19
DINNER AIDS NAMED

ANNANDALE, Va. June 1s.-s
H. n. Wakefield. appointed chair
man OF the roast beef dinner 70
be given on june 20 by members
Of Pioneer Grange Of Masonville
has selected as his assistants. Mrs.
Paul CrandalI. Mrs, y. n. Hannah,
Mrs, Martin webb and 2. A. John.
The Washington times., 1929-06-19
Dance Master Fined
And Jailed for Rum

FREDERICKSBURG. va, June
1s.--Paul Lghtner, dance hall man;
aser. was sentenced 20 30 days in
jail and fined SIOe. by Police Jus,
tice Danngai, on charges Of POS
AAssion OF hduor.
The Washington times., 1929-06-19
"Reminiscences Gets
Grahan1-Paige Line

Raphael Seames president of The Semmes Motor Company,
one Of the Oldest automobile distributing agencies Washing
and for the past 10 years distributors for Dodge
the factory branch Of Graham
Paige effective Immediately.
The Washington times., 1929-06-19
Steuart Now IN Fine
NeW Building

Guy Seuart of the Steuart Motor Company local
Ford Dealers today announced the removal of their three
building operations the newly completed building Of the
steuar Motor Company Sixth Street between and New
York Avenup
The Washington times., 1929-06-19
IRIS GROUP no MEET

The National Capital Dahlia and
Iris Society will meet at the Carl
ton Hotel tonight for an open forum
on the culture Of dahhas.
The Washington times., 1929-06-19

TINE Roosevelt is the biggest
new success 1929. The rea-
son is the car itself-the simple,
easily understood principle Of
giving the most for the money.
Compare the Roosevelt with any
car at or near the $1,000 figure
on the basis of these important
features:
MOtOr-Marmon-built straight
eight, 70 H. P, more power by
far than any car at this price.
appearance - So wonderfully
harmonious and correct that it
meets the desire for simplicity;
the feeling for character; the urge
for newness-all in one satisfying
glance.
Easy Riding s1go of wheel
base is covered by long, flexible
springs You can step from
almost any car into the Roose-
velt and get genuine thrill from
the added comfort.
The Washington times., 1929-06-19


Just thirteen years age Guy
Steuart resigned from newspaper
work to enter the automobile blIsi'
ness. starting with . enc ear SER
vice station and one mechanic
he has grown IN that short space
of time to be one of the foremost
Ford dealers in the country. HIS
newly completed building contains
approximately 100000 square feet
Of floor space "Vl employs over
100 men The first year Steuart
sold $50 cars and since that time
has sold ever $4,000 new and
used automobiles and trucks. Dur
ing the first five mouths OF 1879
Steuart sold 800 new FOrds and
estimates that a Deak record ot
2,OO0 will be reached before the
year ends.
The Washington times., 1929-06-19

StErdiNeSs - The Roosevelt is
no mere figure Of the boulevards
30. It's built for the open spaces
as we'll. Put it in the mountains;
the desert; the oil fields . 1t
will come out just as confidently
as it went in.
Economy - The Roosevelt
charges not one cent of premium
for extra performance In fact,
no Car could be more"t tight fisted"
in economy.
Protecting YOWr Investment
The Roosevelt is a straight
eight This type won't be
Obsoleted. Not only will it serve
longer, but it will be worth more
after it has served.
Again we invite you-just COM
pare May we send Roose-
welt to you todaye
II Marmon bniH straight. eight
for epery psrSs-ROOseUeE, s0o5:
MGrmOn 6S, Sl465; Ma,mon rs,
Slo65. Prizes G' factory. GrOxp
eqHfpHsW r*Frs.f
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-06-06
Noted Attorney and Methodist
Temperance Leader Speak
on Prohibition
BOTH SPEAKERS HECKLED
DarroW Likes to Have Drink,
He Says; Wilson Asks for
Dry Law Chance

Washington. June 6.-(Py-In the
presence of all audience which gave
vent to its feelings with kissing. boo
ing, heckling, jeering and cheering
Clarence Darrow, noted attorney. and
DR.. Clarence True Wilson. secretary
of the Methodist board of temper.
ance, prohibition and public morals
have told Washington what they
think about prohibition.
DR.. Wilson was interrupted num-
bcr of times during his impassioncd
appeal for prohibition with expires.
sions of disagreement from the audi
ence. Mr.. Darrow was greeted with
prolonged applause. and frequent out
bursts OF laughter and approval.
Il am very strongly against prohi-
bition," he said, because I like tc
take drink and because want to
mind my own business. I object to
any organization of preachers OF
other highbinders getting together
and telling me what ! can't do"
DR.. Wilson urged that prohibition
be given the same chance for success
given the liquor traffic during Its
approximately 40 years Of legalizcd
existence in America.
We've had 10 years Of prohibition
mostly under the Wets." he said
Prohibition has given us the great
est cleanup in American politics OF
any single movement in the history
Of our country. It was intended to
annihilate the license system. and has
ended the system"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-06-06
HOMICIDE EXPERTS
SEEK WEAPON USED
IN SWAMP MURDER
Son Of Mrs. CassIer Calls Farm
er Liar After Being Held
as an Accessory

Valparaiso, Ind, June 6.-tP)-
Lieutenant John Norton and Sergeant
AL Booth, homicide experts Of the
Chicago police department. today
came to the aid of Porter county au-
thoritics in the investigation of the
Staying of Miss Cameola Soutar. for
whose death Mrs. Catherine Cassler,
40 year old Chicago matron. has been
charged with murder
Both officers arc we'll acquainted
with Mrs. Cassler through working OH
the previous murder case in which
she was involved and later sentenced
to death. She obtained new trial
and was released last month, after q
months of imprisonment.
The homicide experts will center
their attention in a search for the
weapon with which Miss Soutar was
killed.
Mrs. Casslcr was given an oppor-
tunity yesterday to consider quietly
her position while Investigators under
Coroner E. H. Miller concerned them
selves with her adopted son, Edward
10. who they believe assisted his foster
mother in either Staying Miss Soutar
or disposing of the body
Young Cassler contradicted himself
several times, officials said. A farm
cr declared that he had towed Ed
ward and Mrs. Cassler when their au-
tomobile stuck in mudhole near the
swamp two years ago.
THAT man is liar young Cass-
Ter said after the farmer concluded
his statement.
No charges have been lodged
against young Cassler. Mrs. Cassler
is charged with murder. Her pre-
liminary hearing will be held tomor-
row,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-06-06
SHR|NERS DROPPING
CURTAIN ON MEETING
installation Of 13 Officers and
Choosing Convention City
Only Events Left

Los Angeles, June 6.-fP)-Seventy-
five thousand Shriners here at their
fifty-fifth annual convention drop
the curtain today on week Of fun
making.
With the posi- Of outer guard. only
contested office Of the imperial
council, filled by Walter S. Sugden.
of Wheeling, w. Va. who was elected
at yesterdays conference, there re-
mained but two more functions-the
installation of the 13 officers at high
noon and selection Of {. 1880 conven-
ton city.
In brilliant parade 10000 Shriners
marched before thousands Of specta-
tors last night.
Leo v. Youngworth Of Los Angeles
will be installed as imperial poten-
tate to succeed Frank C.. Jones Of
Houston. Tex, ten other officers each
will move up one post. the imperial
treasurer. James Burger. Of Denver.
Colo, and the imperial recorder.
James H. Price of Richmond. Va. re-
tanning their positions by unanimous
reelection yesterday.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-06-06
DARROW.WILSON DEBATE GETS
KISSES, BOOS, JEERS, CHEERS
Once Penniless,
Girl Gets Degree

Chicago. June 6.--(F)-1t is never
too late to learn for Mrs Minna
Schmidt. once pcnniless immigrant
girl from Germany. who tonight. at
the age Of So. will receive her masters
degree in law.
For eight years Mrs. Schmidt has
been attending night classes at the
Kent College of Law-fiye nights a
week most Of the time. It wasn't as
though she had to. for beginning IN
poverty she has risen to the head of
a nillion-dollar costume business and
an Evanston estate.
Il merely took the course to Inn
prove my mind" she said, land make
myself fit for the many things I plan
to do in the future. When l use my
knowledge of law it will be in doing
simple, helpful things for the good Of
humanity"
Mrs. Schmidt spoke no English
when she came here, but the night
schools changed that Now she lee
lures frequently on the history Of
womcn's dress, being regarded as an
authority on period design and dress.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-06-06
BALDWIN'S CABINET
PREPARES TO RETIRE
Viii Surrender Seals OF Office
to King Tomorrow; Mac
Donald Will Ascend

London, June 6-(R-Stanley Bald
win, retiring prime minister. and the
ministers of cabinet probably will
surrender the seals Of their offices
% King George tomorrow.
Ramsay Macdonald and his labor
cabinet will in each case receive them
In Q similar ceremony Saturday. the
function Of intermediary in the trans
fer being one which only his majesty
can fill.
Although Mr.. Macdonald was be-
lieved to have revealed names Of those
ae was considering for cabinet posts
to King George in the short formal
conversation he had with him yester-
day, their identity remained as much
. mystery rs ever.
Speculation continued, one report
being the premier himself would take
over the foreign office portfolio. con-
sidering It the keystone Of his admins
istration. Another was that Sir John
sankey, lord justice Of the appeal
court. would be named lord high
chancellor In the new government.
Sir John calle upon Mr.. MacDon-
aid at Hampstead yesterday. In 1918
he headed q royal commission to In
vestieate the coal mining industry.
There was general feeling here his
auuointment would indicate MIR. Mac
Donald's intention to take strong
measures in line with the labor
party's avowcA policies Of national-
xation Of the coal and railroad IN
iustrieS.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-06-06
INSURANCE AGENTS
PLAN STATE RALLY
500 Expected to Attend North
Dakota Federation conven-
ton at jamestown

More than 500 insurance agents.
their wives and sweethearts are ex-
pected to attend the second annual
convention of the Insurance Fedora
ton of North Dakota at jamestown
June 20 and p, it was announced
in Bismarck today by John P. Tuck
er,. Devils Lake, secretary of the
federation.
The federation has a membership
Of 465 men and women who deal in
all types Of insurance except life.
An invitation is being extended to
all insurance men and women in the
state. whether they are members of
the organization or not, to attend
the jamestown meeting.
The executive committee Of the
organization was in session in Bis
marck yesterday afternoon making
arrangements for the meeting. The
committee was made up Of George
II. Leick, Hebron, president Of the
organization; Henry T. Murphy,
Bismarck, chairman Of the commit.
tee; Mr.. Tucker; julius r. Baker.
Fargo; and NJ. j. Ruemmele, Ashley.
Mr.. Tucker and Mr.. Baker went to
jamestown last night to make pre-.
liminary arrangements for the ses-
sion.
Harry Curran Wilbur, Chicago,
insurance counselor, who with the
late Judge N. C. Young, Fargo, was
i'll charge of American Red Cross
work in North Dakota during the
World War, will be one Of the fea.
tured speakers at the session. He
was secretary Of the North Dakota
federation in 1917.
Among other featured speakers
are John T. Hutchinson, Detroit,
Mich, secretary of the Insurance
Federation Of America; Senator w.
D. Lynch, LaMoure; and Henry L.
Reade, state fire marshal.
Arranging Of entertainment, in.
cluding that for women, during the
session, will be in charge Of James
town committee. Banquets and .
convention ball are planned.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-06-06
ASKS CONGRESS TO
Name joint BOARD
TO STUDY MATTERS
Pertains to Transfer Of Prohibi.
ton Unit From Treasury
to Justice Branch
ALL BODIES TO COOPERATE
Chief Executive Desires Enact
ment Of Necessary legis.
lation in December
ALL BODIES TO COOPERATE

washington, June 6.-(F)-Presi'
dent Hoover today recommended 70
congress the appointment Of . joint
select committee to study matters
pertaining to the transfer OF the pro-
fibition unit from the treasur? to the
Justice department, and other SUD-
jects in connection with the adminis-
tration of the bureaus having to %
with dry law enforcement.
The chief executive informed con-
Rress in this. his second message 70
the special session that he would. ap-
point q committee from the depart
ments to cooperate with the con-
vressional committee and that the ma
tional commission on law observance
and enforcement also would cooperate
through their studies OF the depart
mental organization.
The Joint congressional committee
would be expected to formulate
recommendations for the considera-
ton Of congress at the regular ses-
sion In December and at which the
chief executive desires enactment OF
the necessary legislation.
Asks Immediate Study
Mr.. Hoovers message was as fol-
lows:
ITO the congress Of the United
States:
I'm order to secure the utmost ex-
pedition in the reorganization and
concentration Of responsibility In ad-
ministration Of the federal bureaus
connected with prohibition enforce
meut. so greatly needed to improve
theN effectiveness. recoYlI'aenf that
the congress, appoint SHplnt select
committee TO make. 70 immediate
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