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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-06
BOND COLLISION
CHARGE DROPPED
Bondsmen, Police and Law
yers Exonerated by
Grand Jury.
WILLIAM JEFFRIEs CHEWING,

Professional bondsmen. members of
the Police Force and certain lawyers
were given a clean bill of health today
by the District grand jury in a special
report TO the District Supreme Court.
Foreman Ernest Collif1ower reported
that the evidence of alleged collision in
connection with the bonding of prison.
ers which was laid before the grand
jury by United States Attorney Leo A.
Rover was mot thought to be OF suffi-
cient merit to warrant action by the
grand jury"
No Evidence Received.
Despite an invitation from the prose-
cutor to the public to present evidence
of reputed collision between bondsmen.
police officers and certain lawyers, the
report declares that no evidence was
received which might even indicate the
existence Of such collision"
The inquiry followed a request to
Rover by Milton S. Kronheim, president
of the Professional Bondsmen Associa-
ton, for an investigation by the grand
jury Of reported improper dealings by
bondsmen with police officers and GER
tain attorneys.
The grand Jury reports reads:
THE question of alleged collision
between members of the Metropolitan
Police Department, professional bonds
men and attorneys was presented to
this body by United States Attorney
Leo A. Rover.
Statements Considered.
Careful consideration was given to
the statements made by the witnesses,
but the information which such wit
nesses were able to present was not
thought TO be of sufficient merit to war
rant action by the grand jury.
However, in order that full informa-
ton might be brought before it, this
body. together with the United States
attorney, extended an invitation to all
persons TO appear and give such infor-
nation. This invitation was given wide
circulation through the press, but no
one volunteered and no complaints, or
letters. were received which might even
indicate the existence Of such collu-
SION
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-06
TALK ON JAPAN WINS
APPLAUSE OF MAS0NS
Gideon A. Lyon illustrates Lecture
With Artistically-Co lored
Lantern Slides.

Showing more than $50 artistically
colored lantern slides made from photo
graphs taken by himself Gideon A.
Lyon, associate editor OF The Star, gave
an unusual instructive and entertaining
talk, entitled journalistic Jaunt in
Japan" at the October meeting of the
High Priests Association of 1880, in
Masonic Temple. Thirteenth street and
New York avenue.
The members of the association were
reinforced by the other officers of the
Royal Arch chapters. their families and
friends. The talk was punctuated by
applause, and at It's conclusion Mr..
LYON was personally thanked by Grand
High Priest l.. whiting Estes and, indi-
vidually by most of the others present.
II was explained TO the audience that
Mr.. Lyon visited japan, Manchuria and
China last year as member OF the
party OF American journalists who went
to the countries mentioned under escort
of the Carnegie Endowment for Inter-
national Peace, in cooperation with
the governments of Japan and China.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-06
D. C. RED CROSS CHAPTER
PLANNING BIG EXHIBIT
Program Being Outlined for an Ex-
tensive Display at c. of C.
Industrial Exposition.

The District of Columbia Chapter of
the American Red Cross is preparing
final plans for its exhibit in the Sixth
Annual Industrial Exposition of the
Washington Chamber of Commerce, to
be staged next month at the Washing
ton Auditorium.
The Red Cross exhibit will be on a
larger and more pretentious scale than
heretofore, according to Mrs. William
s. Spencer It will feature, in addition
to the occupational therapy of the vari-
Gus local hospitals interested in such
work, a large exhibit depicting THE
Red Cross in the Home showing what
that organization Is doing to dissem-
mate information regarding personal
hygiene and sanitation in the home. it
is announced. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-06
5YEAR EXPANSION
PLANS UNDER WAY
Preparations Made for Inau-
gWrating Commerce Cham
ber'S Forward Movement"

Last minute preparations for the
week-long campaign, which begins
Wednesday. to officially inaugurate the
five-year expansion program of the
Washington Chamber of Commerce
were being made by officers of the
chamber today. Final plans for a course
of action will be mapped out today and
tomorrow, with a meeting of COM
mittee of the chamber scheduled to
take place at the Washington Hotel
this afternoon and a session of the
board of directors to be held tomor-
row evening.
Basing its expansion program upon
the successful experience of over 800
chambers of commerce throughout the
United States, the drive will represent
coordination and expansion of past
chamber activities into a new COM
munity-wide program, according to Ru-
dolph Jose, general chairman of the
Expansion Committee.
Statement by Jose.
= Declaring the reorganization move
ment will provide definite machinery
for carrying this program into effect
Mr.. Jose said today:
The expansion program aims to i'm
prove civic Federal relations by keeping
in close touch with our friends on
Capitol Hill and by securing favorable
consideration for needed District
legislation. The campaign for national
representation in cooperation with the
Citizens Joint Committee will be speed
ed up, and special attention will be
given to solving the fiscal relations
controversy. In this field efforts will be
made also to provide for a we'll
balanced plan of public Improvements
in connection with the activities of all
branches of the Government of the
District of Columbia -
Aims for Future Development.
Mr.. Jose explained that the cham
ber's program might be translated into
what may be called a Washington
Forward Movement" born of "a deep
and abiding faith in the great things
which the future has in store for our
city"
The Forward Washington Move
ment" aims to restore business conf
dence and normal expenditure, with
preference for local products, in the
belief that such change will promote
a return to normal business conditions
with resulting benefits to all members
OF the community. according to the
general chairman of the program.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-06
She Prefers Cat to ireland.

Rather than leave her cat in quaran-
tine, Mrs. L. M. Robinson has given up
her visit to the Irish Free States When
she arrived from Geneva, Dublin au-
thorities said her pet would have to
be quarantined SIX months. Unable to
Robinson left by the first boat for Cher
bourg; France.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-06
C0L0RED MEN WOUNDED
IN STRUGGLE FOR PISTOL
Weapon Is Discharged Is Pair En-
gage in Tussle in Seventh
Street Pool Room.

Two men were shot b. he same bull
let early yesterday when d pistol for
which they were struggling was dis
charged in poolroom at 1889 Seventh
street
Andrew J. Thomas, 40 years old of
1889 Seventh street, and Carl Webb, SO
years old of 2525 Georgia avenue, both
colored are the men who were wounded.
Police allege that Thomas held the
pistol at the time the shot was fired,
the bullet passing through his left hand
and lodging in Webb's right shoulder.
Surgical aid was given at Freedmen S
Hospital. Thomas later being held by
the police for investigation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-06
Shot in Leg at Dance.

Golden Dyson, colored, 10 years old,
residing on Bryant road, Md, was
brought to Providence Hospital early
yesterday suffering from two bullet
wounds one. in the left thigh and the
other in the calf of his left leg.
The wounded man told police he was
shot while attending dance at Acco-
keek, Md He received first aid at
Indian Head dispensary before being
brought TO the local hospital. Dyson
named his alleged assailant. :,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-06
CHILDREN'S BUREAU PLANNING
TO MAKE PECK'S BAD BOY GOOD
Labor Department Unit Suggests Ways and Means in
List of Suggestions Addressed to Parents

do not say No one time and yes
the next time for the same thing. Your
child will never learn that way what Is
good to do and what Is bad.
Break UP bad habits by keeping the
child so busy with interesting Things
TO do that he forgets the old habit.
PAY no attention to him when ne
tries to get what he wants by temper
tantrums, by whining. or by vomiting
See that he gets things OF they are
and happy and polite.
Keep cool and quiet yourself. Speak
in quiet voice.
SHOW the child you are pleased when
he trieA."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-06

WAYS and means of making Peck's
bad hoy good were advanced today by
the Labor Departments Children's Blu
reau.
Explaining that ito be a good father
or mother is one of the hardest jobs
on EARTH" but that lit is the finest
biggest, job, too" the bureau made the
following suggestions to parents:
Tell and act the truth to your chill
drcn.
Keep your promises. good or bad.
Decide which things are most i'm
portant for a child to do and then be
consistent about seeing that he does
them. DO not nag him about little
things that Go net matter much.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-06
BAIL FOR CAMPBELL
NOT TO Be OPPOSED
Prosecutor in Baker Case
Declares He Will Leave
Matter Up to Court.

Decision TO offer no opposition to
efforts of counsel for the defense to
obtain continued liberty under bond for
Herbert M Campbell at his arraign-
ment in District Supreme Court TO-
morrow on charge of Staying Mary
Baker was reached today by the dis
trict attorneys Office.
William H. Collins, assistant United
States attorney in charge of the case
declared he would leave the matter
entirely to the discretion of the court.
This was the first time the prosecutor
had made known whether he would
make an active fight against the de-
PENDANTS temporary release.
win Enter Not Guilty Plea.
Charles Henry Smith of Alexandria.
chief of defense counsel, announced his
client would enter plea of not guilty
on arraignment before Associate Justice
Jesse Adkins He added the court will
be asked to continue in force the bond
Of $4,000 on which Campbell was re-
leased from jail a fortnight ago after
he had agreed to voluntarily come to
Washington from Alexandria to face
trial
The only other question expected to
be decided by the justice will be the
date for the trial 1t was indicated in
official quarters that the trial would
be set for some time in the latter part
of November the crowded condition
of the court dockets making an earlier
date impracticable.
In announcing his plans for the
arraignment, Collins said the law pro-
vided a prisoner held on a murder
charge in the District might be released
under bond. He pointed out that he
had failed to oppose the original re-
lease of Campbell under bail by Federal
Judge D. Lawrence Groner OF Norfolk,
Va
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-06
PORCH FALL IS FATAL

Youths Body Is Pound Wedged
Between Verandas of Houses.
Falling from the front porch of 1927
Owens place northeast, the home of his
sister, Mrs. Alma V. Ficklen, William
Taylor Redd. 81 years old, a Navy Yard
employe, was instantly killed last night
Redd. according TO neighbors, had
been standing on the porch some time
before he fell. When found his body
was wedged between the Ficklen porch
and the porch Of the adjoining home.
Coroner J. Ramsay hewitt, after an
examination, said that death had I'M
questionably been accidental. An au-
topsy will be performed today to de-
termine the exact cause of death.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-06
Weapon Now in Chicago.

Meanwhile. news dispatches told of
the arrival in Chicago of Sam Hardy,
a Department of Justice agent, sent
there by Collins. In his custody was a
revolver submitted 10 authorities by
Campbell, which experts have declared
was USED in the Staying Additional
pictures of the weapon are to be taken
by Col. Calvin Goddard, chief of the
Crime Detection Laboratory OF North
western University.
II already has been arranged for AL
bert II. Hamilton of Auburn, N. Y, To
examine the pistol and death bullets
here Friday or Saturday. He will be
brought TO Washington by the defense.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-06

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New Britain herald., 1930-05-17
ILLINOIS MAY VOTE
 0N LIQUOR LAWS
Democrat Proposes Referendum
 to Determine Sentiment

Chicago. May 17 LP-Anton J. Cermak, chairman of the Cook coun- ty democratic central committee, has injected into the Novemb Der cleo ton d movement for a statewide referendum on prohibition. q Cermak, who is president of the board of county commissioners, said petitions would be circulated next week to obtain the $50, 900 sigma lures necessary before tho refer endum can be placed on the ballit.
 While the exact wording has not been determined. Cermak said the proposition would be based upon the following questions:
 Shall congress pass a resolution for repeal of the eighteenth amend ment?
 Shall congress repeal the Vol stead act?
 3-Shall the Illinois general as sembly repeal the state search and seizure act?
 Although both republican and democratic leaders in Cook county were said to have discussed recent ly the advisability Of sponsoring the referendum. Cermak declared that 'the democratic party is the wet party and as long as I am chairman Of the county central committee, there will be no pussyfooting on the pet-dry question"
New Britain herald., 1930-05-17
Sullivan Will Testify
 In Boston Graft Case

Boston, May 17 (UP)-John t. Sullivan, former proprietor of the padlocked Hotel Ritz and star wit ness in Attorney General Joseph F.. Warmers recent investigation which disclosed alleged corruption in the Boston police department, will be discharged Monday from Dangers State hospital. where he has been a voluntary patient.
 After fortnight's rest. Sullivan will appear before the Suffolk coun- ty grand jury and repeat his charg S that while proprietor of the Ritz he paid graft to representative of Oliver R. Garrett. former 'czar' of the police headquarters liquor and vice squad.
 In connection with the forthcom- ing grand jury investigation, District Attorney William J. Foley is eX- pected to seek indictments against Garrett and at least three other Boston police officers on bribery and graft charges.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-17

The engagement of Miss Nellie 4. Jacobs 10 Attorney Charles W. Ia nulonis Of Glen street has been an- nounced by Miss Jacobs mother, Mrs. Marion Jacobs of Chestnut street.
 Attorney Tamulonis graduated from Boston university in '3S and passed his lar examinations in Massachusetts and this state in the same year. He has practisod law in this city since that time.
 No date has been set for the wedding.
 Miss Emily Skinger Of Albany avenue and Charles J. Rakowski Of Pleasant street were married ir New York city last Saturday at the Holy Name church.
 Tomorrow Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Holigan of East Berlin will observe thir golden wedding anniversary at
New Britain herald., 1930-05-17
Second Section
Wealthy Woman Convert to Faith
 Gives Newport Estate for Convent

Newport, R. |. May 1T P'-The gift of her famous villa, stone leigh" and a life of religious de- votion in the Catholic order of Car melites today was the choice of Mrs. Edward C. Post, wealthy widow, long prominent in Newport society,
 On the anniversary of the canoni- zaton of St. Theresa. The Little Flower" Mrs. Post today enters the order. She is a millionaire and a descendant Of two of the earliest families of the summer colony.
 A convert to Catholicism, Mrs. Post has given much of her time and wealth to church activities since the death of her husband, q widely known sportsman, d number of years ago. Before her marriage she was Miss Emile Thorn King.
 'Stoneleigh," an ample villa in the heart Of the summer colony, has two buildings, garden plots ana many trees. A high wall was erect cd around the estate three years ago. It will become one of three convents and monasteries of the or der in the country and seven sisters and several priests will be stationed here.
 Father Paschasius, master of the House of Novices. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Of New Orleans, and affili- ated with Catholic University at Washington, D. C., aided Mrs. Post In her plans 10 transform the villa into a convent and monastery. He ac'ed under direction Of Pope Plus NJ through the Rt. Rev. William A. Hickey, bishop Of the Rhode Island diocese.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-17
NEW BRITAIN MEN
 WITH ]. 5. FLEET
City We'll Represented in Na-
 tion's Pacific Squadron

That the city of New Britain is well represented in the L. S. navy is evident from the number of tanned, healthy looking young men in uni form who have been home on leave for the past week or two. Many ot these men have been away from New Britain for number Of years, having been stationed in the Pacific fleet and elsewhere; too far away 10 come home more often. The ar rival Of the Pacific fleet in New York harbor has furnished many young men the opportunity 10 visit the home town and renew old ac- quaintances and view the new changes which have occurred in ihe city in the past few years,
 The arrival of the fleet has also furnished the opportunity for the
New Britain herald., 1930-05-17
CAPITAL IS AGLOW
 WITH SPORT SPIRIT
Horse Show and Hunt Ball
 Feature Society's Week
By Sallie V. H. Pickett

Washington, May r (Pl-Wash- ington society was in sporting spirit for four days this week while the national capital horse show held forth to reach it's conclusion in brilliant hunt ball and breakfast.
 Vice President Curtis, who likes a horse race a little better than any thing else in the sports category, was seen at the show with his sister. Mrs. Edward Everett Gam. She attended the show every day. her box occupying the front center of the grand stand with Secretary of State Henry l.. Stimson on her right. and next tc him, Mir. and Mrs. Larz Anderson.
 Mrs. Gam was so modestiv at tired that it was only when the vice presidents car drew up-with the eagle and shield on the door that the crowds recognized that the second lady Of the land had arrived. She wore q simple gown Of blue crepe and blue coat and small. blue straw hat.
 With her on the first day were Mrs. William NJ. Jardino, wife of the former secretary of agriculture, and Mrs, Jacob Leander Loose Of Kansas City and Washington. She left the grounds with the cerc- mony usually accorded the wife of the president - officials of the horse show having the big car backed down near the steps to avoid a long walk over the uneven ground. This courtesy was shown Mrs. Hoover last season and Mrs. Cool idge whenever she attended the i horse show while first lady of the land.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-17

parents and relatives of the men in the navy to visit their sons. brothers or cousins on the ships to which they are attached. Visitors are well come aboard the ships from 1 p. m. until 4:30 D. m. daily. The Pacific fleet will remain in New York until May 19. On that day the ships will proceed to Hampton Roads. Va. where they will pass in review be- fore President Hoover after which they will proceed to the West Coast via the Panama Canal.
 Local ouths Enlist
 Paul Joseph Fallis, 136 Fremont street, and Michael Peter Hornyak, 55 Lawlor street, have enlisted in the navy through the local navy re- crUiting station located at the pest office. These men are now at the Naval Training Station at Newport, R. l., where they will remain for nine weeks undergoing training in naval life. Cpon the completion Of their training they will be granted a 10-day leave of absence and, up- on their return 10 Newport, they will he transferred 10 one Of the ships in the l.. $. feet or assigned to one Of the many trade schools the navy maintains for the enlisted personnel
New Britain herald., 1930-05-17

their home. On the same day their oldest daughter and her husband, Mir. and Mrs. John Coughlin of Middletown, will celebrate their sil- yer wedding anniversary.
 Both couples will be hosts to about 190 guests at an all-day re- cepton today at the East Berlin Community hall. Tomorrow the Holigans will hold open house from , o'clock On.
 
 Former Mayor and Mrs. Angelo NJ. Paonessa will observe their 18th wedding anniversary at their home i'll East Hampton tomorrow.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-17

trimmed with rose point lace. while the veil was a combination of rose point and tulle, and the bouquet was of lilies Of the valley and white sweet peas.
 The matron Of honor was costumed in yellow chiffon with a hat to match and the bridesmaids in blue chiffon with sun-tanaed hats trimmed in blue velvet Two small flower girls added a picturesque touch in their old fashioned costumes Of ruffled pink chiffon and wide garden hats, carried as baskets filled with spring blossoms.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-17
DEFENDS HIS TITLE
Midget Wolgast's Disputed Fly weight Crown Rests More Secure ly on His Brow Today.

New York, May r (P-Midget Wolgast's disputed f1yweight crown was perched a little more securely on his head today.
 The little Philadelphian stopped Willie Lamorte, in five rounds in q 15-round title" bout in Madison Square Garden last night.
 La Mortc who had been subjected to terrific body punishment walked 10 his corner at the end Of the fifth and suddenly collapsed from a heart attack. Unconscious. he was car rIed from the ring 10 his dressing room where he soon recovered. X physician said the Jersey lad had suffered I heart spasm the effect Of punch under the heart.
 Wolgast one Of the spcediest Of the fiyWeights had taken every round of the bout.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-17
VOLCANO AGAIN ACTIVE

Temuco. Chile, May r P,-The volcano Llaima. near here, has en- tered an eruptive stage. Uncon- firmed advices say the nearby Vil- ,age Of Huenivales has been destroy cd by lava.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-17
WEDDINGS IN MAY
 REACH HIGH MARK
New York Society Occupied
 With Fashionable Nuptials

New York. May r GPl-The wed- dings of their friends and the chari- table affairs they gave for the bene- fit of life other half" swept the fashionables into another whirl of town festivities this week, as the little season drew to a close.
 May weddings have been more numerous than ever before, and day after day the smart folk gathered before flower-scented altars 10 the peal Of organ chimes 10 witness elaborately staged nuptials.
 Between times they hurried into the country for round Of golf or 2, glimpse of the races at Belmont Park. returning to town for a score of small luncheons, teas and chari- table affairs.
 The wedding Of Miss Muriel Lowe and Robert E. Walker-one of the most interesting of the season. drew them on Monday afternoon to the Church oj St. Vincent Ferrer where the ceremony took place in a bower Of ferns and spring blossoms, lighted by tall tapers.
 The bride wore a gown Of ivory satin modelled on empire lines - one of this springs most fashionable Yogues-made with the low square neck, short sleeves and high waist reminiscent of the days of Empress Eugenie. The costume was enyeloped in the long tulle bridal veil and a shower bouquet of orange blossoms completed the ensemble.
 The bridal attendants were at tired in frocks Of chiffon, the colors ranging from soft pink to q deep rod, their hats were of straw to match the colors of their gowns and their bouquets of psnsles and sweet peas.