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Evening star., 1930-12-07

1927 and is at present at the Post
Graduate School In Annapolis.
Mrs. Lyman Gano Miller will entertain
at bridge party December II, at the
Army War College, when Miss Kingman
and Miss Woolnough viii share honors.
Evening star., 1930-12-07
Engagements to Wed
Adorn Society Calendar

Mrs. Harry Turner Malpass of Chest
nut Hill, Philadelphia, announces the
engagement of her daughter Rosina
Dowker and Mr.. Wallace Truman Rack
us, son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Grosvenor HYDE
Backus Of New York, Dublin. New
Hampshire and Washington.
Miss Malpass made her debut In 1927
and Is member Of the Junior League.
Mr.. Backus attended Brasenore Cot
lege, Oxford, and Amherst College, in
Massachusetts,.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Drew, 1910 Crit
tenden street. announce the engage
ment Of their daughter, Miss Mary
Elizabeth Drew, to Mr.. Ray Nelson Gil
patrick. The wedding will take place in
January.
Mr.. and Mrs. George B. McWilliarns OF
Olney, ILL.,, announce the enga0ement
Of their daughter Marjorie Louise to
Mr.. Carl F. Mayer, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
August Mayer Of Washington, D. @.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Follansbee of As
pinwa1l, Pa, announce the engagement
Of their daughter, Miss Rebecca Fol-
landsbee, to Mr.. Mifflin Woodall Blacki-
Evening star., 1930-12-07
Social Fetes of Note
Listed During Week
In Capital Circle

Continued From First Page.)
Evening star., 1930-12-07

Miss Jane Bartlett was hostess tc
small party of friends at dinner al
the Dodge Hotel laSA evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-28
EARLY YULE BUYING
BACKEDBY STEPHAN
Will Benefit All Concerned,
Declares Merchants and
Manufacturers Head.

The effort of washington merchants
to facilitate the movement for early
Christmas shopping and mailing by
placing holiday merchandise stocks on
display earlier this year was heartily
commended today by Gen. Anton
Stephan, vice president of the Mer-
chants and Manufacturers Associa-
ton.
Gen. Stephan said the movement
should be encouraged and said he
believed the public will be quick to
take advantage of the opportunities
offered by early buying.
"The old custom which prevailed in
this country of postponing Christmas
shopping until week or 10 days
before the holiday, threw a serious
overload ON the entire industrial ma
chinery, as well as the whole Post
once Department" he said.
with q tremendous volume Of holi-
day sales reaching q sudden peak, the
production facilities of the country
were faced with a difficult problem. It
was probably more acute In the retail
stores, which were subjected to a ire
mendous overload, but the entire fabric
of production and distribution was af-
fected. The new attitude of the buy
ing public will prove beneficial to
almost every branch Of production in
industry"
Gen. Stephan declared that at is
entirely possible to spread this heavy
load over 30-day period, with ma
terial benefit to every one concerned"
Shoppers, fortunately, have forced
this change on industry" he added.
Women, who are the keenest buyers,
have realized that postponement Of
their Christmas shopping until the last
possible moment Is foolish and ex-
pensive process"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-28
LABOR SECRETARY TO BE PLAIN
MIR. DAVIS FOR AN HOUR MONDAY
Will Be Sworn In as Senator From Pennsylvania
Promptly at Noon.

President Hoover has given no indi-
cation yet regarding the selection of a
successor to Mr.. Davis. The opinion
about the White House is that he prob
ably will not announce the appoint
ment before the first of the new year.
The impression is that the President
will name Robe Carl White, who Is the
Assistant Secretary of Labor, to act as
the head of that department for a
month. The statute governing cabinet
officers prohibits an acting cabinet Of
acer from serving more than 80 days.
Therefore, Mr.. Hoover will be forced to
make his decision in the meantime.
Fellow-workers in the Department Of
Labor also formally said good-by to
Secretary Davis today. Mr.. Davis was
greeted as he returned from the cabinet
meeting by the entire Labor Depart
ment staff.
He posed for photographs with his CO.
workers and then went 20 his ONCE,
where bureau chiefs called toNbid him
farewell.
His staff was kept busy throughout
the day packing his personal cor
respondence, some of which will be kent
to Pittsburgh and some taken to the
Senate once Building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-28

ent and two heads Of departments of
the colored schools for colored teach
erS."
Legislation which accompanied the
teachers salary act of 1924 made still
further specific reference to the Board
of Examiners. That legislation, the
most recent pertaining to the examiners
board, provided:
THAT boards of examiners for carry
ing out the provisions of the statutes
with reference to examinations of
teachers shall consist of the superin-
tendent of schools and not less than
four nor more than six members of the
supervisory or teaching staff for the
white schools, and of the Superintend-
ent of schools and not less than four
nor more than six members of the
supervisory or teaching staff of the
colored schools. The designations of
members of the supervisory or teaching
staff for membership on these boards
shall be made annually by the Board of
Education on the recommendation OF
the superintendent of schools"
This legislation of 1924 also author
lied the appointment of chief exam
liner for the board of examiners for
white schools, provided that an
assistant superintendent in the colored
schools shall be designated by the
superintendent of schools as chief
examiner for the board of examiners
OF the public schools" The superintsnd-
ent is authorized In this measure to
recommend the candidate for the posi-
ton of chief examiner of the white
schools.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-28
Master Is Saved
As Dog Dies of Gas
From 4 Open Jets
''Only Pal l Ever Had"
Man Keeps Saying
After Rescued.

Fritz, mongrel pal Of Sebastian Remus,
% years old, of 1915 N street, was the
innocent victim of an alleged attempt
by RemuS to commit suicide at his
rooming house last night The dog
died from the effects of gas poisoning
while members Of the Fire Rescue
Squad were reviving his master.
A chance discovery by Charles Hell
mer, a fellow roomer, who found Remus
unconscious in the kitchen with gas
flowing from four open jets Of range.
saved the mans life. The tiny dog was
lying on the floor, at Remus' feet, dead.
Rescue squad members worked over
Remus for some time before reviving
him sufficiently to permit his removal
to Emergency Hospital, where his con-
dition was reported to be greatly i'm
proved today.
Retired to Kitchen.
Remus had been listening to a radio
In an adjoining room q short time be-
fore his act was discovered. Fellow
dodgers told police he gathered up the
sporting sections Of several papers,
called to Fritz and retired to the
kitchen, apparently to read.
They thought nothing further Of the
incident until called into the room by
Helmers. The windows were opened to
permit the gas 10 escape ana tnen Cney
summoned police and the rescue squad
Remus kept repeating as he lay on the
floor, while firemen and doctors worked
over him:
Poor Fritz is dead. He was the only
pal ] ever had" He continued to be-
moan the fate Of the dog long after he
reached the hospital.
Worked In Fruit Store.
Mrs. Agnes M. Fingles, owner Of the
rooming house, told police the dog was
her own, but Remus had made such
companion of it during his six years
stay at her home that every one had
come to regard the dog as belonging to
Remus.
She said Remus had come to this
country from Hungary and his only
relative in America was brother living
in Philadelphia. Remus IS employed IN
fruit store near Thirteenth and L
streets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-28
MAN HUNTED IN DC.
FOR NURM| INQUIRY
Montgome cry Authorities
Want Member of Fatal
Party At Takoma Park.

Montgomery County authorities were
in Washington today searching for a
man believed to have been present at
the drinking party week ago Wednes-
day night which ended in the fatal
shooting of Aarvi Nurmi, 24-year- old
Census Bureau clerk, of 102 Grant ave-
nue., Takoma Park, Md.
According to Sergt. Earl H. Burdine, in
charge of the investigation, a taxicab
driver who is said to have taken the
wanted man to Nurni's home has been
located. Burdine added thai the cab
man expressed his willingness to CO.
operate.
Two Others Under Bond.
Two other men besides Nurnni who
were at the party, are under bond on
charges Of manslaughter. They are
Henry w. MCGUIRE, 20 years old, 140O
block Of Columbia road, and John j.
O'Brien, 26 years old, 1400 block of
Chaplin street. Their case is to be pre-
sented to the March grand jury
Two witnesses are being sought by
Rurdine. He expects to obtain infor-
nation from one of a quarrel between
Nurmioand another man, while the 9TH
er Is thought to know of a gun from
which the fatal bullet may have been
fired.
Theory Of Second Gun.
Burdine said he was working on the
theory that Nurmi was not killed by
his own gun, which was found beside
his body on the lawn Of his home. He
said tests probably would be made next
weel to show whether Nurmi's gun
f1rId the bullet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-28
PONIES GOT MONEY
REPORTED STOLEN
Virginian Admits Losing $500 at
Race Track Instead
of to Bandits.

It was the ponies at Bowie, rather
than two armed bandits" that gall
oped off with the $500 that Waiter
Wildmon Keys brought to Washington
with him from his home at BrentsVille,
Va.
The policemen at No. 6 precinct early
today we're without q reported robbery
or even a reported attempted robbery
to investigate. But Keys fixed that.
Send policeman quick!" he was
said to have telephoned from a drug
store m the first block of North Capitol
street, I've been held up and robbed 7"
Before Keys quit talking about big
pistols" and money in round figures No.
gave him service in the person of Pvt.
]. F. Reynolds.
At the store, few minutes later.
Keys related how two colored men had
waved guns at him in an alley near
First and Jackson streets northeast,
how they took $500 from him and raced
of down the alley.
That's big robbery" admitted Rev.
nolds, come on down to No. 6 and
make full report"
Meanwhile, headquarters was notified
and Detective l.. M. Wilson Joined KEYS
and Reynolds at the precinct.
In the course of the conversation that
followed Keys let fall key word
ponies"
After that, police say, the rest was
easy. Somewhat peeved over the pub
licity given fake robberies and robbery
attempts. none of which reflected es-
pecial credit on the Police Department,
the officers asked Keys for a written
statement and got it.
It first declared over Keys own sig
nature he had not been robbed in the
District Of Columbia on November 28
and then went on to explain about un-
fortunate wagerS at the races.
The officers were so elated over
breaking" the robbery they forgot to
ask Keys If he was married and IL he
expected to go home soon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-28
NEW RULING ISSUED
ON D. C. PROMOTIONS
Police and Firemen Who Establish
Eligibility Not Required
to Be Re-examined.

Police and firemen who establish
their eligibility for promotion, and are
not advanced within year, will not
be required to take another examination
to have their names placed on the new
eligible list. according TO an amend
ment to the Civil Service rules an
nounced simultaneously today by the
Police and Fire Departments.
Under the Former rules, the names of
police and laremen .on the eligible list
for advancement were automatically
dropped at the end of the year If they
were not promoted, and they were re-
Quired to take a new competitive ex-
animation to re-establish eligibility. The
amendment to. the Civil Service rules
gives these employees the option of hav-
ing their names transferred to any
newly established eligibility list without
taking another examination, but does
not preclude then from the new tests
II they desire to improve their standing
on the list. Transfers from the old to
the new lists will be made in accord
ance with the rating received by the
officers in the initial test.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-28

Appearing at the White House for
his last cabinet meeting today, Secre-
tary of Labor James j. Davis disclosed
that he will be plain "Mr. Davis" for
just an hour Monday, while he is
stepping from the cabinet to the Senate.
Secretary Davis will resign his Labor
portfolio formally at II o'clock Mon
day morning.
Promptly at noon he will be sworn
in as United States Senator from
Pennsylvania
The Secretary timed his resignation
so that he wouldn't be out Of O job
very long, he remarked to White House
reporters, with smile.
Mr.. Davis departure leaves only the
President himself and Secretary of the
Treasury Mellon as the sole survivors
of the cabinet that started with the
Harding administration.
Secretary Davis, at his farewell cab
met session, expressed to the President
his appreciation of having served under
him as a cabinet officer and with him
as a fellow cabinet member; shook
hands with the other members of the
cabinet and assured them as well as the
President that while he was leaving
them he would frequently see them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-28
No~~@@@~
! MERRY CHRISTMAS }

ton in the Young Women's Christian
Association Building.
The Commissioners communication
follows:
THE Commissioners of the District Of
Columbia have been informed by you
that the annual Christmas seal sale,
under the direction Of the Washington
tuberculosis Association, Is to open on
November % and will continue until
Christmas day. The object of this sale
is to finance the fight against tuber-
culosis, that dread disease known as the
great white plague. s..
Every citizen of the District Of Co
lumbia should assist in this work and
it is the hope of the Commissioners
that the sale of Christmas seals during
the present year will exceed in amount
any other year."
Posters advertising the sale were dis
tributed throughout the city today by
Boy and Girl Scouts.
Boy Scouts under the command of
Col. E. L. Mattice, assistant to the
Executive, assembled at the Social Serv-
ice House, headquarters of the 'associa-
ton, to receive their supplies of the
posters, while another troop met at the
Office Of Col. West A. Hamilton, 1857 U
street. The Girl Scouts were recruited
at their own headquarters, 1925 M
street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-28
TWO SLIGHTLY INJURED
IN TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS
Mrs. Sarah Greenberg Is Hurt
When Taxi Observation-Disclosures
Heights Man Hurt in Crash.


5 THANKSGIVING day passed with only
two traffic accidents, in which two per-
sons escaped with slight cuts and
bruises.
Mrs. Sarah Greenberg, IS years old,
of 40l Twenty-third street was treated
at Emergency Hospital after taxicab
in which she was riding was over
turned in a collision at Twenty-first
and + streets.
The cab driver. Walter L. Hutchin-
son, 81 years old, of 1885 Emerson
street northeast, escaped injury, while
the operator of the second machine,
said by police to have been James A.
Thomas. colored, 20, of 1855 Corcoran
street, is alleged to have abandoned the
car and fed.
Thomas was later arrested at his
home and charged with leaving the
scene Of an accident. He was released
on $500 bond.
A collision between two machines at
Fifth and II streets sent Siegfried
Michaels, Il, OF 1915 Hobart place TO
George Washington University Hospital
for first aid. An automobile said to
have been driven by Wallace z. Folges
Of Capitol Heights, Md, was in a col
lision with the Car operated by Michaels.
FolgeS was not hurt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-28
PLAN POLICE DETAIL
FOR HOLIDAY CROWDS
Picked Squad to Guard Both Stores
and Shoppers During Christ
mas Rush.

A squad of picked men from the
ranks Of the several police precincts
soon will be formed by Inspector VIII
liam S. Shelby, chief of detectives. to
give attention to the crowds Of Christ
mas shoppers in the stores.
1t Is expected that there win be the
usual amount Of petty stealing, but it
us the intention Of the police to keep
close watch in the stores for such vio-
lations.
Not only are the merchants to be pro-
tected, said Inspector Shelby, but shop
pers also will be guarded against the
work of the light-fingered.
Many shoppers carelessly leave pock-
etbooks and handbags on counters while
shopping. encouraging theft and these
are urged by police to use caution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-28
CHANGE FOR CAPT. FOOTE

Capt. p. w. Foote, senior instructor
at the Naval Gun Factory, at the wash
ington Navy Yard, is slated to be trans
ferred from the National Capital in a
few months. Todays naval orders,
made public by the Navy Department,
show that Comdr Roland M. Brainard
will be detached from the command Of
Division SO OF the Destroyer Squadron
OF the Battle Fleet, and early next Sum-
mer is slated TO come on duty at the
Naval Gun Factory here.
Ohcials of the Washington Navy
Yard said today that Comdr. Brainard
would likely take the post of senior in
spector. to be vacated when Capt. Foote
leaves Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-28
PLANS TO DISCUSS
D. C. UTILITIES BILLS
Commission to Make Suggestions to
Senate Committee on Four Meas
ures Pending in Congress.

The Public Utilities Commission is
preparing to submit suggestions to the
Senate District Committee at an early
date on the four public utilities bills
still pending In Congress, Harleigh H.
Hartman, a member of the commission,
has advised Chairman Capper. Senator
Capper wrote to the commission several
days ago, inviting its present views on
pending legislation.
The four questions Of interest to the
commission awaiting congressional ac-
ton:
The street railway merger, the pro-
posed merger of the gas company, the
bill to limit power of the courts in re-
viewing utility cases and the reduced
rate Of carfare for school children.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-28
$250,0OO in Christmas Savings.

CUMBERLAND, Md, November %
Especially approximately $250,000 will
be distributed in Christmas savings by
three banks here next week. One bank
will pay out $685. 900, the second, $780,
900 and the third over $4,000. The
amount to be paid out Is on par with
last year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-28
BALL TO BE OMITTED.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CUMBERLAND, Md, November o.
The Allegany County Assembly, Inc.
which has held the annual county ball
here, the leading holiday function for
over 80 years, has decided to omit it
this year.
1t is always held New Year eve, ex-
cept when New Year day would fall on
Sunday. The assembly was founded
about 1870, but several years thereafter
the ball was not held although there
had been no intermisSion in the past
80 years. 1t attracted people socially
prominent from many distant points.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-28
FRIENDS TO PAY HONOR
AT LANSBURGH'S GRAVE
Groups From a Number of Organ
izations Plan Part in Memorial
Service to Merchant.

Groups of friends of the late Henry
Lansburgh will join in memorial exer-
ciseS at his grave in Rock Greek Gene
tery Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock, to
mark the fifth anniversary of his death
An address will be delivered at the
exercises by Representative Arthur M.
Free of California
Groups from a number Of organiza-
lions are TO be present, it is announced.
Troops Nos. SO, 9, 20, IL and rs OF the
Boy Scouts Of America and the Daugh-
tiers of the Nile will be among those
taking part.
Mr.. Lansburgh, who was vice presi-
dent of Lansburgs & Bro. store here
and potentate of Almas Temple OF the
Mystic Shrine, died November 20, 1925
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-28
CHOICE OF AVENUE NAME
is PULLING OFFICIALS
Numerous Suggestions Made for
Designation of New Driveway
Through Capitol Grounds.

As the work of extending the Capitol
Grounds to Union Station goes forward.
interest appears to be increasing in the
question of what name should be given
the new avenue that will run diagonally
from the depot to Pennsylvania avenue
near Third street.
Delegations in Congress from num-
Der of States, including Ohio, Maine,
Louisiana and California, are advocating
those names for consideration. There
have been suggestions, also, that q name
Of national significance, such rs Me-
mortal avenue, be adopted.
The Commission on Enlargement OF
the Capitol Grounds has received nu-
merous letters recommending names. It
probably will be some time, however,
before the commission takes up the
question for determination.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-28
ATTORNEY TRANSFERRED
Rover Moves Julian Richards tt
District Supreme Court.

Assistant United States Attorney
Julian I. Richards, who has been aiding
Assistant United States Attorney David
A. Hart In liquor prosecutions in Police
Court, will be transferred next week by
United States Attorney Leo A. Rover to
the District Supreme Court. Richards
will take charge OF the presentation OF
cas,s TO the grand jury during the tenn
porary absence OF Assistant United
States Attorney r. r. Camalier.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-28

0lSCrlcL COulu11S-
sioners, in q letter
to DR.. George M.
'Kober, president Of
the organization,
made public today
as the seal sale
opened. -
The drive a1So is
Endorsed by Presi-
dent Hoover.
DR.. Reichelderfer
will be among the
speakers Monday
night at q meet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-28
MAJ CARS RECOGNIZED

Pratt Issues Order Affecting All
Machines Properly Labeled.
Pleasure vehicles bearing the sign
"U. S. Mail" are to be considered the
same as vehicles of the Post Office De-
partment by the police in enforcement
of the traffic regulations. Maj. Pratt,
chief of police, SO directed in an order
issued to the force yesterday. Drivers
of such vehicles, according to the order,
are to be granted the same special
privileges as drivers of the other Post
ONCE vehicles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-28
Round Leather Belts New.

PARIS (Rl5-Many sweater costumes
and sports coats In the lsst-minute style
shows have round leather belts not
larger than . dogs leash.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-28
CHRISTMAS SEAL
PURCHASE URGED
Dr.. Reichelderfer Appeals to
CitiZenS-Hoover Endorses
Campaign.

Every citizen was urged to buy Christ
mas seals of the Washington Tuber-
culosis Association by DR.. Luther
Reichelderfer, president Of the Board of
The Washington times., 1930-11-26
When The Feature Is
Shown On The Screen

R-K.O KEITH'S-David Crom.
we'll in "Tol'able David" at 11:25
a. m, 1:25. 3 rs, 5:25, 1880 and
$50 p. m.
PALACE-William H aines in
Remote Control" at 1850 a. m,
ait, 4:52, 1885 and 1904 p. m.
Stage shows at 1888, Alb, 7 and
9:25 p. m.
EA2LE-M Marilyn Miller in
Sunny" at 1905, 2:25, 4:45,
1850 and 1910 p. m. Stage shows
at 1920, $40, 6:45 and 9:05 p. m.
RIALTO-Lupe Velez in East
Is West" at 11:45 a. m, 2, 8 :55,
$50, 7:45 and 9:45 p. m.
FOX-El Brandel in "Just
Imagine" at 1880 a. m. 2:10,
4:5O, 1918 and 9:42 p. m. Stage
shows at 1885, Ais, 6:48 and 9:l2
p. m.
COLUM IA-Marie DressIer
and Wallace Beery in Min and
Bill at 11:40 a. M, lao, 3:45,
5:45, 7:50 and 9:55 p. m.
METROPOLITAN-Lila Lee in
The Gorilla" at II a. M, 12:48,
2:35, 4:24. 6:12, 8 and $3.50 p. m.
The Washington times., 1930-11-26
Marilyn Kicked

Marilyn Miller, clad in some
old overalls, does some excellent
clowning and pantomime comedy
in Sunny" now at Warner
Brothers Earle Theater. She
even gets swift kick from a
stevedore, and takes it with good
grace! Many stars would have
called for a double.