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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-24
vIRGIN1ANs WAR ON SIGNS.
Lyon Park Citizens to Increase Anti
Billboard Campaign.
BY LESTER n. INSKEEP.
STAFF Correspondent Of The Star.

StaA Correspondent Oh 4He SlArs
LYON PARK, Va, December 24-An
acceleration of the campaign against
billboards In Arlington County and
throughout the State was voted last
night by the Lyon Park Citizens Asso-
citation following an illustrated lecture
on the billboard situation by Miss Har-
lean James, executive secretary of the
American Civic Association.
The local citizens association had al
ready voted to cooperate with the Arl-
ington County Civic Federation in the
stand Of that body In the elimination
Of all binboards in the county, and last
night voted to reiterate that stand,
Offering any assistance possible.
Included among the many lantern
slides CT billboardS in the vicinity CT
Washington that were shown by Miss
James were several in Arlington County,
notably those along the Washington
Alexandria pike, the Lee Highway and
Langley road DIETER known as Chain
Bridge road.
Miss James stated that in the opinion
Of her association the most effective
way to eliminate the roadside signs was
through coming and that since Arlin2-
ton County has already been zoned that
the campaign here must center upon
those signs that were erected before
the coming ordinance went into effect
and those on property zoned other than
residential and where the ordinance
permits their erection.
Two methods Of accomplishing this
have been resorted to and are proving
effective in many sections she said The
first is an appeal to the advertiser, prin-
cipally by showing that any business
he may get through the signboards Is
more than Offset by the loss of the
business of those who are opposed to
the signs. The other is an appeal to the
owners of property not TO deface the
natural beauty of their communities by
renting space for the erection of the
signs to the billboard companies
Several large Washington hotels have
Joined in the campaign for the elimina-
ton OF the signs by refusing to renew
contracts for large billboards on the
roads entering Washington through the
Virginia and Maryland suburban areas
she declared, and are satisfied that they
have lost nothing through their de-
cision.
Many Of the large oil companies have
dispensed with the use of billboards, she
declared, and are attempting TO beautifS
their filling station so that they will
enhance rather than mar the appear.
ance OF the sections in which they are
located There are many other stations
however, which resort to all kinds Of
signs and it Is against this policy tina
the campaign Is waged.
The association is pleased, Miss Jane;
said, by the recent declaration of thu
new highway landscape engineer foi
Virginia that he will tear down al
illegally erected signs. along the Stat
highways and also by the action of thi
last General Assembly in prohibiting
the erection of signs closer than 20I
feet to crossings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-24

NSOIIGlIluCu FTOm f1TSb RaRel
by Senators Borah. Republican. Idaho.
Norris, Republican, Nebraska; Nye.
Republican, North Dakota; Wheeler.
Democrat, Montana, and Dill Demo-
crat, Washington.
Senator Walsh, Democrat, Montana.
suggested If the nominations were re-
considered they should be recommitted
TO the Interstate Commerce Committee
and that committee should demand an
explanation from the commissioners
why they dismissed the two employees.
walsh also wrote Smith a letter of
protest.
Internal Strife Charged.
The commission chairman, in an
nounclng the action, said the employees
nad been dismissed because of internal
strife of the past few months" He
denied any influence had been exerted
on the commission.
King pointed out he was a civil
service employe and indicated he would
challenge the commissions authority to
dismiss him.
Russell declared the commissions
action was "a signal to all men who are
trying to protect the public interests
tney had better be careful"
Walsh, in his letter to Smith. ex-
pressed 'anazement" at the Commits
s1ons action and said he was "unable
to interpret it in any light except as
punishment of two devoted public
servants for the faithful discharge of
the duties that were devolved upon
$50 far as have been able to learn"
ne said, mot word has ever been
uttered against either employing any,
thing more than excessive zeal in safe
guarding the interests of the public.
Feels Profound Regret.
cit is a matter of profound regret to
me that the confidence I hoped the
country would have in the new COM
mission, of which you have become the
head, should be so early and SO rudeIy
disturbed.
at seems to me a matter of no CON-
sequence whatever that differences had
subsisted between the two gentlemen
named and the executive secretary of
the commission, who was widely charged
with being unduly friendly to the priyt-
power interests. The only
offense of the other gentleman was that
In devotion to the public interest they
clashed with him."
Wheeler commented that the COM
MISSIONS action was proof that Smith
and Garsaud were tools of the power
trust"
Norris said the commissions action
was almost unbelievable" and Repre-
sentative kvale, Republican, Minnesota,
called the commissions action dis
grace"
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is minutes before young Mullen's father
went on duty at headquarters as night
chief of detectives. The veteran officer
went to the scene in his capacity as
father rather than as an investigator.
After the shooting Hale was rushed
TO Emergency Hospital and on arrival
was pronounced dead from a single bull
let wound near the heart.
Officer Pursues Car to Hospital.
The first report was made by Park
Policeman John w. Sheedy Sheedy
was mounted on the motor cycle at Du-
pont Circle shortly before midnight
when speeding automobile passed
down Connecticut avenue. He gave pur-
suit, learned it was an emergency case,
and tratled the machine to Emergency
Hospital. There, while doctors examined
Hale, the officer was informed that
young Mullen was driving Hale to the
hospital, accompanied by Miss ScotSon.
Mrs. Rosseau, the wife of a musician,
remained at home until her husband
could be notified The latter was play
ing in an orchestra at the time.
The three young people were ques-
for the inquest. Mullen, at first taken
to No. 8 precinct, later was transferred
to No. IL precinct.
Detective Carlton Talley of the hont-
eide squad was assigned to make an
investigation.
Hale was an ice dealer and lived
at ass r street. He died before he
could make a statement. His mother
fastened to the hospital when Notified
by reporters that her son had been in
an accident" She was Frustrated on
learning later he was dead.
,Sergt. Mullen said Hale and his son
had been the best of friends since their
early teens. He said his son helped
to decorate the family Christmas tree
last night in their home, at 825 Crit
tenden street, and later went out with
Hale when the latter called for him in
his automobile.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-24
SEABOARD AIR LINE
HELD BY RECEIVER
Railway Operating 4,500
Miles of Road in Finan-
CiaI Difficulties.

By the Associated Press.
NORFOLK, Va, December 24.-The
Seaboard Air Line Railway Co., which
operates $500 miles In the South, went
into receivership late yesterday. The
railroad concurred in the complaint of
creditor that it faced obligations it
was unable to meet.
Federal Judge D. Lawrence Groner
granted the application of the BethIe-
hem Steel Co. for the receivership and
appointed Leigh r. Powell, president of
the railway since 1921, and Ethelbert
w. Smith, vice president of the Penn
sylvania Railroad, as receivers.
statement by the railroad officials
said the road failed to earn its fixed
charges by approximately $4,250,O00 in
1880, and therefore was unable to meet
large approaching maturities.
The bill Of complaint set forth that
the railway had refused to pay a debt
OF $234, 481 .98, due the steel company.
The total indebtedness of the railway
company, the bill alleged, Is now
$215, 695, 301S4.
Failure to meet these obligations, the
bill set forth. would render the railroad
liable to foreclosure of mortgages Sc
curing its debts and to dissipation of its
properties.
The cause of the railroads inability
to meet its debts, the bill alleged, was a
decline in its gross income which i'm
paired its borrowing power.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-24
REDS ARE BLAMED
FOR BANK CLOSINGS
House Group Informed Whisper.
ing Campaign" Caused Runs
on Institutions.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Charges that Communist propaganda
was responsible for runs on certain
banks in the United States were taken
under consideration today by the House
Communism Investigating Committee.
Chairman Fish issued call to
bankers for all information regarding
alleged whispering campaigns against
banking institutions by Communists.
II have received number of letters
from various sections of the country
during the last six months" the New
Yorker said, Charging that Communist
propaganda was responsible for runs
on certain banks In widely separated
sections"
Fish said the report of the committee
on Communist activities Is now being
prepared for submission to Congress,
and it is expected that it will be COM
pleted by the first week in January.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-24

his mother-in-law, In Atlantic City, who
has been i'll for some time.
For Secretary and Mrs. Stimson
Christmas day will be a quiet one, but
they may go to New York before the
diplomatic reception on January /.
With his son Paul, Secretary Mellon
plans to visit his daughter and her
husband, Mr.. and Mrs. David Bruce, on
Long Island.
At the home of Secretary and Mrs
Hurley Santa Claus "in person" will
visit the four children and present gifts.
There will be no Christmas tree at
the home of Attorney General and Mrs.
Mitchell. Their children are grown,
One son, Bancroft, will be home. while
the other, William, is remaining in st.
Paul.
Celebrations. Are for Youth.
Secretary and Mrs. Adams are plan
ming a honey" celebration with their
son, Charles Francis, jr. A daughter,
Mrs. Henry S. Morgan, will stay in
family.
A daughter in her teens--Carolina
who is home for the holidays from
Ann Arbor-will join Secretary and
Mrs. Hyde in their celebration, while
17-year-old Ray Lyman Wilbur, jr., a
student ct Stanford University, has
crossed the continent to be with his
parents, Secretary and Mrs. Wilbur
The other four Wilbur children do not
expect to be here.
Two grandchildren will spread cheer
about the Christmas tree of Secretary
and Mrs. Lamont. Mr.. and Mrs
Chauncey Belknap of New York will
bring their children to Washington
and Gertrude Lamont, whose engage
ment was announced recently, VIII be
home.
A cabinet couple without children-
Secretary and Mrs. Doak-expect to &C
to their virginia home for the day. y
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-24
EMBARGO ON WHEAT
SUGGESTED BY LEGGE
Farm Board Chairman Proposes
Method of Dealing With I'm
ports From Canada.

BY the Associated Press.
A temporary embargo on wheat has
been suggested by Chairman Legge of
the Farm Board to members of the
Senate Agriculture Committee.
Legge said this would be "the most
effective method" of dealing with i'm
portations of Canadian wheat which he
feared might result if world prices de-
cline further below domestic levels.
Senator Capper of Kansas, a Repub-
lican member of the committee, in MAX
ing the letter public today, said in the
event world prices slumped further and
importations resulted he would be glad
to sponsor" legislation to that end
An embargo, in his opinion. could be
obtained more quickly than an increase
in the tariff on wheat, now a cents
per busIel.
Before Congress reconvenes January
5, Capper continued, he expects to Cv9aS
fer further with Legge regarding Ef1a
Ean4AAF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-24
MAN AND WIFE BELIEVED
POISONED BY MISTAKE
New York Book Salesman and Wife
Found in Apartment-Brown
Fluid Blamed.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, December IA book
salesman and his wife, employed in the
chemistry department at New York
University, were found dead today in
their Bronx apartment and in the suite
was found a vial containing brown
fluid.
The couple, Joseph and Clara Wymbs
were last seen Saturday
Wymbs apparently was stricken as
he was addressing Christmas cards.
An open bottle containing a cathar-
tic indicated the two had swallowed
poison by mistake and then tried to
relieve their pain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-24

organizing County Committees for re-
Lief.
Texas and Colorado share the BENEFITS
Of new rails. Work costing nearly S.
100000 on a new branch of the Fort
Worth g. Denver Railroad between
ChildresS and Pampa will start before
the first Of the yeear and q new Santa
Fe line between Amarillo, Tex, and
Las Animas, Colo, is well under way
at cost Of 5000, 1000. A Rock Island
line from Shamrock to south of Vernon
also Is about to be StarteA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-24
Citrus Fruits Hit by Frost.

BRAWLEY, Calf, December "a Up
Citrus fruits were damaged by frost
% degrees were reported in the Imperial
Valley. Leaves were falling from grape
fruit trees as result Of the cold. The
amount Of the loss was not estimated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-24
J. C. PARKER, ST., BURIED
Member of Merchants Association
Widely Known in Capital.

Funeral services for James Clarence
Parker ST., So years old, vice president
and general manager of its retail de-
partment, who died of a heart attack
in the company's store, 1905 F street,
Monday night, were conducted in the
chapel of j. william Lees Sons, 332
Pennsylvania avenue, this afternoon.
Interment was in Rock Greek Cemetery.
Mr.. Parker was a member of the
Merchants g. Manufacturers Associa-
ton and was widely known in this city.
He resided at 1919 Cleveland avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-24
Prisoners Given Yule Parole

WHEELING, W. Va, December "a
P1.-Forty prisoners in West Virginia
Penitentiary will receive paroles as
Christmas gifts, Warden A. C. Scrog-
gins announced today. One life pris-
oner's sentence was committed to 10
years and four conditional pardons
were granted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-24
Spanish Infante Dies in Paris.

PARIS, December "a R.-Prince
Antoine Orleans, infante of Spain and
Duke Of Gallieri, died here today at the
ago of "a. He was born in Seville in
1866 and divided his time between the
French and Spanish capitals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-24
MOVE ON TO GUST
POWER BODY TRIO BY
SENATE MEMBERS

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WOMEN AT PARTY
LAY DEATH OF MAN
TO "EMPTY PISTOL"

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NATION LAUNCHED
UPON SIS, O00,O00,00o
BUILDING PROGRAM

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-19
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New Britain herald., 1930-08-18
LAWYERS MAY FORM
 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Group May Eventually Include Al Present Local and State Organ
 izatiOns-Women Hold Meeting

Chicago, Aug. IS (UP) - Plans for organizing 5o,000 lawyers into a national association to work for the good of their profession were up for discussion today at the 18th annual meeting of the American Bar Asso- Ciation.
 Members of a committee in charge of the reorganization plan said they believed the national association eventually would include virtually all of the present stats and local organizations.
 Leading delegates at the conven- ton indicated they favored affi!lia- ton of all the present state organi- cations with the American Bar As sociation, rather than formation of a separate organization.
 Leading women attorneys of the nation arrived today for q separate convention for feminine members of the American Bar Association and to attend joint sessions with the reg ular meeting.
 Among the Homen lawyers in at tendance were Judge Genevieve Cline of Washington, Mary F La throp, member of the General Coun- cil of Denver. and Judge Jean Nor ris of New York,
New Britain herald., 1930-08-18
Helen Going Away

Bucharest, Rumania,' Aug. IS P) Carols wishes to be crowned a king with all the pomp of the an fered another setback today.
 Announcement was published that the ceremony, which had been set for October Is, had been definitely postponed, and would not take place until the spring of 1881.
 At the same time 1t was announc- ed that Queen Helen. his Grecian princess wife whom Carol forsook to live in Paris with the red headed Mime. Lupescu, would absent herself from Bucharest on a eong journey.
 Only last week newspapers said that a reconNliation had been ef- fected between >the king and Helen, who was represented as deeply az grieved at Carols preference for other women. Helen was said to have consented finally to be crown ed with Carol.
 No reasons were assigned today for the delay in the coronation and the renewed doubtful status of the reconciliation other than that they were personal as we'll as political and ecoAomic.
 Carol had proceeded with plans for his coronation intending tc make it Greek Catholic in character instead of Roman Catholic. The last two kings, pious Roman Catholics both used the Roman service.
New Britain herald., 1930-08-18
Chevrolet Contest Starts
 This Week Wednesday

Residents of New Britain are to have an opportunity to test their driving skill at the wheel of a Chev- rolet Six. enjoy the fun that comes from participating in any contest, and at the same time be paid for their expert handling of the car to the extent of st0O.OO in cash that will be offered in prizes.
 Patterson Chevrolet, Inc, local Chevrolet dealer has announced an Economy Drivers Contest, beginning August 20th which will undoubtedly result in a rush of contestants, eager to test their driving skill and win some extra vacation money. A stock model Chevrolet Six has been equip ped with a Mason glass jar, mounted outside the hood and plainly visible. A pint of gasoline will be placed therein and each contestant will start from Patterson Chevrolet place of business at 1141 Stanley street and drive over selected route until the gasoline is exhaus ted.
New Britain herald., 1930-08-18
Transition from Army Discipline
 to Main Street Ease too Sudden
 for Militiamen Home from Devens

the divisional races.
 Brennan explained that the suardsman was dressed appropriate ly for a track meet.
 Music
 If there were anything the boys had plenty of it was music during the Is days cantonment. Seven bands aIternated. In parades the music was continuous, at baseball games music was played, at the boxing bouts music could be heard. and in the morning after the giant cannon ex- ploded. the seven bands would play in unison.
 That stein Song
 If the members of the entire di vision never hear the Stein Song" again, that will be too soon, they claim The 103rd regimental band played iA over and over and Maine soldiers as well as those from the other three states in camp are tired of it.
 The Maine band received its just desserts at baseball game on the second last day in camp. A three piece band from the Special Troops detachment walked up to where the Pine Tree staters were seated and played the Stein Song" in their off, key melody.
 The song that probably made the greatest hit of all was played as the boys were marching toward the train to take them home. IL was Home, Sweet Home"
 Near War
 Hartford and New Britain, rivals on the athletic field and in many other ways, nearly had war on the ground between the two barracks the night before camp broke up. It is claimed that a Hartford sol- dier threw a stone through a win dow in the New Britain barracks. Shortly after this tear gas made it's appearance in every part of the Hartford barracks and practically every window in the barracks was occupied by Capital City man who was trying to get air and relief. AL though the gas is harmless it has a disagreeable effect on it's victims,
 AS soon as the gas attack had sub sided the Hartford companies came out 10 q man and sent a challenge to the New Britain boys. Just as hostilities were about to 1 begin, Captain William E. Litke came on the scene and explained to l to TJ rt Britain soldiers had no access to articles for chemical warfare and the spirit of friendliness that existed be- tween the two companies were re- sumed.
New Britain herald., 1930-08-18
SEARCH FOR MAN
 IN MURDER CASE
Husband Of Slain Woman . Wanted for Questioning

Walpole, Mass, Aug, 1s-tP- Search for Jerome Zwicker, 26, wanted for questioning concerning the death of his 22 year old wife. Gladys, whose body was found in q lonely pine grove here yesterday, was extended to ships at sea today. A bullet in her head was given by police as the cause of Mrs Zwicker's : death. She had been missing since Friday.
 PoNce believe that Zwicker, who resigned as quartermaster on the S. s. New York of the Eastern Steam ship line last Friday. might have shipped on a Coastwise steamer. Their theory was strengthened by the discovery of Mrs. Zwicker' ; automobile on the Savannah line docks A wireless message, broadcast 10 ships at sea asking watch be kep; for Zwicker. brought a reply from a Savannah boat. however, to the effect that he was not aboard.
 The bark of Mrs. Zwicker's pet dog led 10 the discovery of the body by a passing youth. Police who went to the scene ordered an imme- diate search for her husband and State Detective Michael Fleming was assigned to the case by Assistant District Attorney Edmund Dewing of Norfolk county.
 Evidence Against Husband
 Evidence at hand today, police say, points to Zwicker as the killer He is known to have asked his wife to go for 6 short ride with him Fri day and police allege that he took with, him a revolver, which he found in his brother in- laws apartment
 Relatives told the polce that they had decided that Mrs. Zwicker. who was an expectant mother, and her | husband should separate for a time They said that he had been jealous | of his wife's every movement ant | they thought it best that they part.