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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-15
PLAY IS PRESENTED
BY STORE WORKERS
Woodward & Lothrop Employees
Give "The Bride Elect" at
Mckinley High.

The Woodlothian Players, theatrical
organization recruited from members
of the Woodward & Lothrop store, pre-
sented The Bride Elect" a play in
three acts, last night at the Mckinley
High School Auditorium.
Under the direction of Robert A.
Halsted, who assumed the leading role
as we'll, this comedy not only was acted
with skill, but staged with great taste,
the draperies and costumes being espe-
cially pleasing.
The story, a prophetic account of a
young mans troubles to find just the
right wife for himself, assumed anus
ing proportions, particularly through
the efforts of Ann Crockett as the for
tune-telling Nanny. Others who dis
tinguished themselves were Manoma
Hudson, who substituted for the bride
at the lats moment; Anne de Priest, a
most appealing figure in her bridal
robes, and Edna Lee Britt, who tried
hard to get her man." The remainder
of the cast included Lucille Cohan,
Winnie Wengerd, Ruth Rush, Charlotte
Steedman, Benjamin Williford. Michael
j. Conan, Herbert H. Street, Benjamin
Wheatley and Charles Baxter.
Music was provided by the Novelette,
Orchestra.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-15
ARMY OFFICERS GIVEN
NEW SERVICE DUTIES
Lieut.. Col. Moss, Now in Capital,
to Assume Post at Fort
Bragg, N. c.

Lieut. Col. Adelno Gibson, Chemical War
fare Service, has been transferred from
Fort Sam Houston. Tex, to the General
Staff School at Fort Leavenworth, Kans,
Lieut. Col. W. w. Merrill, Coast Artil-
lery, from Hawaii to Cincinnati; Lieut..
Col. j. A. Moss. Field Artillery, from the
Army War College, this city, to Fort
Bragg, N. c.: Maj. o. M. Moore, Field
Artillery, from Fort Sill. Okla, to Fort
Robinson, Nebr.; Maj. j. E. Copeland,
Infantry, from Fort Benning. Ga. to
Spokane. Wash. Maj. L. E. j. Zerbee,
Chemical Warfare Service, from the
Army War College to Edgewood Arsenal.
Md: Mai. A. M. Prentiss, Chemical
Warfare Service, from the EdgeWood
Arsenal to Fort Sam Houston, Tex
Mai M. A. Palen, Infantry, from Kan
sas City, Kans., to Fort Slocum, N. ";
Capt. A. H. Rodgers, Infantry. from
Fort Benning. Ga. to Fort Wright,
wash: Capt. F. E. Gaillard, Infantry,
from Fort Monmouth, N. j., to Fort
Benning. Ga: Capt. B. C. Bridges, Vet
Urinary Corps, from Fort Riley. Kans.,
to the Army Medical Center, this city;
Capt. w. c. Dunckel, Field Artillery,
from the Philippines to the War De-
partment: First Lieut.. l.. B. Downing.
Field Artillery, from Hawaii to Fort
Myer Va, and First Lieut. A; j. Sheri-
dan. Engineers, from the University OF
Cincinnati to Yale University at New
Haven, Conn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-15
CITIZENS CONDEMN
SMALL-IOAN BILL.
American University Park
Association to Present
Its Objections.

American University Park Citizens
Association adopted resolutions last
night condemning the pending Bowman
small-loan bill, citing 1t as the most
iniquitous, infamous and hyprocriticai
piece of legislation ever drawn for ap-
plication to District affairs.
The meeting, held in Hurst Hall OF
American University. directed the presl-
dent of the association, Thomas E
Lodge, TO present the associations pro-
test at a hearing on the bill next Mon
day.
Plans for the third annual lawn,
flower and garden contest were an
nounced by D. S. Burch, chairman of
the Identification and sanitation COM
mittee, in charge of the contest, which
will run until October. There Will be no
individual first, second or third prizes,
groups of 10 in two different classlfica-
lions being chosen and certificates OF
master gardeners being given to each
one in the group.
The Judges will be three prominent
local horticulturists, who will make
known their choice of winners at the
october meeting of the association. The
committee in charge besides Mr.. Burch
includes z. O. Law, Ora G. Visel, V. B.
Smith and E. Reese Thompson. There
are about $50 homes in the community,
nearly all of which, it was said, will be
in competition.
Action was taken supporting the
movement fostered by the Petworth Cit
liens Association to have members OF
the Fire Department give instructions
in the proper manner of turning in an
alarm of fire. Informal discussion of
the obscure method of numbering
suburban houses was had and it was
agreed by the members to make an eff
fort to place numbers in position more
easily read by postmen and deliverymen.
The owners of the bus line operating
in the community will be urged to place
a bench and shelter for bus patrons at
Forty-ninth street and Massachusetts,
avenue.
The meeting was presided over by
President Lodge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-15
Chinese Battle in Winnipeg.

WINNIPEG. Manitoba. May IS F).-
Within two blocks of the city hall, a
crowd of Infatuated Chinese yesterday
swung base ball bats and axes at one
another, injuring at least score, two
severely, before they were dispersed by
police who answered riot call. Two
of the injured Chinese were taken to a
hospital. Nine were arrested and held
pending the outcome of the two mems
IN illrieS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-15
ALUMNI TO MEET
Phi Kappa Phi Supper to Be Held
at Marlatt Residence.

The Washington alumni chapter of
Phi Kappa Phi, scholastic honor society,
will be entertained at an informal sup
per tonight by DR.. c. L. Marlatt, chief
Of the Agriculture Departments Bureau
of Entomology. in the chapter residence
at 1921 Sixteenth street on the occasion
of the eighth anniversary of the
organization. Twenty-Five undergrad
uate members from the University of
Maryland will attend
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-15
Crown Princess Expects Heir.

LONDON, May is (P).-A dispatch to
the Daily Mail says that Crown Princess
Martha of Norway is expecting an heir.
She has been absent from social affairs
for some time and is not likely to
appear at public functions until late in
the Summer.
Princess Martha of Sweden was
married to Crown Prince Olaf OF
Norway March 81, 1929.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-15
/" BURGLAR" is MONKEY
Police With Drawn Guns Find
Prowler in House.

PHILADELPHIA, May Is P.-The
police received a telephone call yester-
day that there was burglar proving
about the upper part of a house on
Susquehanna avenue. Four policemen
with drawn pistols cautiously mounted
the stairs of the house and tip-toed
through several disordered rooms, finally
dislodging a monkey.
After many attempts to corner the in
truder the police sent for dog catcher
to bring his net. The monkey was in
the city dog pound last night waiting
for his owner
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-15
MEXICO BARS SILVER
Importation Of Coin, Bullion or Ore
Is Forbidden in Decree.

Is Forbidden in Decree.
NOGALES, Ariz., May Is lP.-Amer-
lean bankers have been informed by
Mexican Consul Jose valenzuela that
an order has been received from Presi-
dent ortiz Rubio forbidding the import
of silver in any form into Mexico.
Valenzuela said the order applied to
silver coin, bullion and ore and Mexican
coin now in the United States as well as
coin of other nations.
Under a strict Interpretation OF tbs
order, tourists and others VIII nave
tn carry gold or gold certificates fol-
money on entering Mexico. The pen
alty for violation will be confiscatior
of silver coin possessed and fine.
The Washington times., 1930-12-27
D. c. FUNDS BILL
NGSTUD|ED
Times Staff Photo

Members of the District sub
committee of the Senate Appro-
priations Committee are watching
anxiously the work of preparing
the District appropriation bill and
the hearings before the House
fiscal relations committee in order
to map out their program for
the annual fight over the District
financial program.
In the last session Of Congress
the Senate won a significant vic
tory when it forced the House to
raise the Federal fund to $780,
600. Members of the Senate are
determined that the forward step
shall not be abandoned.
Action which Senators, headed
by Senator Hiram Bingham of
Connecticut, chairman Of the
District appropriation subcommit-
tee, will take will be determined
by the fiscal relations provision
which comes from the House COM
rnitteo
The Washington times., 1930-12-27
FOOD BURGLARS
FLEE SHOTS

Three unidentified men escaped
the fire of a sentry at Walter
Reed Hospital last night after an
alleged attempt to rob the pa
tents messroom.
The trio entered the grounds
about $50 p. m. and loaded the
rear of their automobile with
food. They then drove to
Georgia Avenue where Corp.
Michael Wismeskis ordered them
to stop.
The driver increased his speed
and almost ran the sentry down.
The guard drew his gun and
fired five shots at the rear of the
car. He said one Of the shots
may have hit an occupant of the
machine.
The Washington times., 1930-12-27
70 CLERGYMEN
v|CT|M|ZED BY
PROMOTERS
Rev. J. W. OFT, HagerstOwn,
Loses $500; Co. Sought
to Purchase Royalty Rights

The Rev. j. w. OFT, Hagers-
town, Md, clergyman, is among
the 20 clerics in all parts Of the
nation, who have been victimiZed
in the stock selling schemes Of
the Automotive Royalties Corpora
ton, it was learned today.
DR.. OFT invested 5000 in the
company, it was learned. Other
clergymen have lost more than
$15O,OO in the company, it was
charged by the United States at
torney in New York, where the
promoters were taken into Gus
tody and later released on bail.
Raised $1,1OO,O0O
The company raised more than
100000 through sale Of stock
on the representation that the
money was to obtain royalty
rights to more than 100 inven-
tions, which>the Government con-
tends are valueless.
Among the clergymen said to
have been mulcted are:
AC 1tcN. 6AIUAAOAAJ 0NAA0CAASA1 ,
Clay Center, Kan, priest, who,
according to the authorities, in
vested $1,000 in the company.
The Rev. M. +. CowleS, Darby,
Pa, priest, whose alleged loss is
5000.
The Rev. E. Zapf, Chicago Luth-
eran minister, $4,000.
The Rev. J. Hackett, Pitts
burgh, $4,000.
The Rev. G. G. Kunkle, Kresge-
vile, Pa, $400.
The Rev. L. A. Vigness, Mime
apolis, 5000.
The Rev. j. s. Penix, Warren,
town, Ore, 5000.
The Ira E. Wallace, Jersey
Shore, Pa, $1,000.
The Washington times., 1930-12-27
Norris Again Urged
To Form Third Party

NEW YORK, Dec. u QNS3-
A second invitation to Senator
George w. Norris to form q third
political party was sent today.
Howard Y. Williams, executive
secretary of the League for Inde-
pendent Political Action, urged
the Senator to accept the advice
Of DR.. John Dewey, chairman Of
the league, assuring him that the
groundwork for a third party had
been made all over the country.
Mr.. Williams said there was o
"riSing dissatisfaction with the old
parties in all walks Of life" and
that the league was organizing
local branches and State commit
tees in every section.
The Washington times., 1930-12-27
GRAPE MEN WIN
SPIRITS RULING

Regulations to carry out the
provision of the tariff act per
mitting withdrawal of high proof
spirits from fruit juices for non
beverage purposes. have been ap-
proved, DR.. James M. Doran,
commissioner of industrial alco-
hol, declared today.
California grape growers, al
ready given a liberal ruling per-
mitting sale of grape concen-
trates, will be the chief bene-
ficiarieS. They may now con-
vert their surplus spirits, not
used for concentrates, into COM
mercial uses.
The growers already have
planned to manufacture a wine
tonic under a decision made by
Mrs. Mabel Walker Willebrandt
when she was Assistant United
States Attorney General in charge
of prohibition enforcement. She
is now legal representative of the
California grape growers.
The Washington times., 1930-12-27
Mayor CurLey May
Gust Col. J. s. RerQer

BOSTON, Dec. 81 QN.So
Mayor James M. Curley today had
under consideration a plan to re-
place Col. John S. Berger, OF Los
Angeles, as managing director OF
the New England States Century
of Progress exposition. to be held
here next summer. by group
of Boston business men.
Berger was said at the mayors
office to have been revealed to
the chief executive as a former
Soldier of Fortune" along the
United States-Mexican border and
promoter Of a pageant in Los
Angeles in 1922 and an unsuc-
cessful exposition in st. Louis in
1925.
The Washington times., 1930-12-27
c. 0. P. TO FACE
NEW FIGHT BY
INSURGENTS
Progressive Group Stands BY
Norris in Announced Plan
to Avoid Third Party Move

The insurgent group Of the Sen
ate, rallying around the leader
ship Of Senator George w. Norris.
viii "bore from within" in an ef-
fort to reform the Republican
party, rather than launch a third
party at this time.
This was the situation today
after Norris gently declined the
invitation Of DIR. John Dewey,
noted political philosopher, to I'm.
itiate q third party movement.
May Change I'm 1882
The insurgents, however, iadi-
Gated they might have in mind Q
third party candidate for Presi-
dent in 1892. This was the natu-
raj inference from q statement by
Norris that he would sponsor Q
constitutional amendment to
abolish the electoral college, thus
permitting direct elections Of
Presidents.
Norris decision had the in
dorsement Of other insurgents.
Senator Brookhart said:
Roosevelt and La Toilette
failed in their efforts to start
q third party. It requires an
uprising Of the people to form
new parties. One leader or .
dozen can't do it,"
Norris Wins Support
Other insurgents agreed with
Norris that "in a practical sense,
the suggestion made by DR.. DewU"
cannot be followed at this tim
by the Progressives in and ouG
Of the Senate, who believe as I
do"
Senator Norris Added
"The Republican party does
not belong to President Hoover.
1t does not belong to Mr.. Lucas.
1t didn't belong to President
Harding or Sinclair or Dough
erty or FAN, although at one
time they controlled it. The
people took away that control
as they will again, but under
our system it is q slow process"
The Washington times., 1930-12-27
Army Orders

Leave Of absence is granted to
each of the following officers:
Major JuniuS w. Jones, Air
Corps, seven days.
First Lieut.. Paul L. Martin,
Field Artillery, extension one
month.
Capt. Max v. Talbot, Medical
Administrative Corps, to Fort Ben
ming, Ga.
Capt. Robert w. King Quarter
master Corps, to duty as in
Structor, Ohio National Guard, 60
lumbus, Ohio.
First Lieut.. Karl B. Schilling,
Corps Of Engineers, to EoEt DU
Pont, Del.
The Washington times., 1930-12-27
Drug Firm Leases
nth and II Corner

Announcement of q 15-year
lease granted the Lewis K. Lig-
gett Co., operator of chain drug
stores, by the Peoples Life In
surance Co., was made yesterday.
The drug company will occupy
the entire ground floor Of the
Peoples Life Insurance Co.
building at the northeast corner
of Fourteenth and H Streets
Northwest.
The consideration was not dis
closed.
The Washington times., 1930-12-27
metropolitan Church
To Hear DR.. WOOdSOn

DR.. Garter G. Woodson, direc-
tor Of the Association for the
Study of Negro Life and History
will be the speaker tomorrow
morning at special services to be
held for the unemployed at the
Metropolitan A. M. E. Church,
Fifteenth and M Streets North
west.
The meeting is being held un-
der the auspices Of the league
for improving economic condi-
tions of the colored people.
The Washington times., 1930-12-27
I. N. NeUisser NeW
HebreU Unit Head

I. M. Nevisser was elected presi-
dent Of the Hebrew Beneficial AS
sociation at a meeting held at the
Jewish Community Center. Other
officers elected were: Isidor
NJ. Lavine, vice president; Abra-
ham PAWS, recording secretary;
Morris L. Dreeben, financial sec
retary and Jacob r. Sells, general
treasurer. The officers will be
installed at a meeting on Jan
Cary 5.
The Washington times., 1930-12-27
u. S. Used by Reds
As PnSSDOrt Base

America is the base from which
the Ogpu-secret police force of
Soviet Russia - sends agents to
other countries, according to a
report of a former member Of
the organization which reached
Representative Fish (R0, of New
York.
The forged American passport
has been found an open sesame"
to countries in which the secret
police want to operate, the re-
port, said to have been prepared by
G. Agabekoff, declared.
The Washington times., 1930-12-27
ARMADA Of AIR
To VISIT D. c.
Times Staff Photo
rDDTYN TYTT Az

The greatest of air armadas, by
far the largest concentration Of
military aircraft and personnel
that the American Army has. yet
attempted, will make Washington
one Of the centers Of its opera
tionS.
The flying fleet will be called
into being to test the mobility and
effectiveness of planes operating
ir large units.
The division will consist of 584
airplanes, 600 officers, and 500 en-
listed men consisting Of the fol-
lowing groups:
Headquarters Staff with so air
planes: pursuit wing, consisting Of
three pursuit groups with 1876 air
planes; bombardment group, con-
Sisting of six Squadrons with 40
airplanes; observation wing. COM
prising four observation groups
with Ill planes; attack group,
with so planes, and transport
group with 40 planes.
The fleet will concentrate in
Wright Field, Dayton, Ohio, and
will hold maneuverS for two
weeks. From Dayton the armada
will move on to New York, and
then visit several New England
cities. Then 1t will come to Wash
ington.
RESERVISTS PLAN PARTY
Local reserve officers will hold
The Washington times., 1930-12-27
Motors ShiUer Under
So Sub Zero
Cold Here

It. was SO degrees below zero
in washington yesterday,
whether you knew it or not.
However, this temperature
was confined to one room in
the Bureau of Standards,
where airplane motors are be-
ing tested under all tempera-
lures and pressures. In order
to obtain a temperature of So
degrees, it was necessary to
bring the cooling coils down to
80 degrees below zero, the
lowest ever attained at the
bureau.
The Washington times., 1930-12-27
Wives Take 3 Hours
To Cook YuLe Fe0StS

Charts kept by the Washington
Gas Light Company showing the
amount of gas consumed re-
vea1ed that Christmas Day house
wives Of this city started cooking
their dinners between 10:3O and
II a. m. and that the work in
most of the homes was completed
BY 2 p. m.
The Washington times., 1930-12-27
Three Park Police
Watch Xmas Tree

Three United States park police
men probably don't care whether
they ever see another Christmas
tree. Each spends eight hours Of
the "a watching the Municipal
tree in Sherman Square to keep
people from stripping it of its
ornaments.
Every minute of the day and
night, one of them has his eye
upon the tree. They will keep
watching the tree through New
Year Day.
The Washington times., 1930-12-27
Paint Up As Idle Aid
Asked for District

Another plea to citizens Of the
District to paint and repair their
homes at the present time to re-
lieve the unemployment situation
was broadcast last night over Sta
ton WA[AL by william A. Rob
erts, chairman Of the employment
committee of the Federation Of
Citizens Associations.
The Washington times., 1930-12-27
Los Angeles to Fly
To Canal After Feb. 9

The Navy dirigible Los Angeles,
now being overhauled at Lake
hurst, N. j., will leave for Panama
after February 2, the Navy De
partment announced today.
It will demonstrate the ability
Of dirigibles to defend the canal
in time of war.
The Washington times., 1930-12-27
Alexandria Planning
Subject of Meeting

ALEXANDRIA, Va, Dec. 81.
The city zoning and park COM
mitteeS of the Chamber of Com
merce met last night with G.. L.
Wirth, of the National Capital
Park and Planning Commission;
w. S. Hoedges, jr., Of Arlington
county, and H. L. Kirby, of the
Fairfax county commission.
Cooperation with the Capital
Park and Planning Commission
was discussed.
The Washington times., 1930-12-27
COMPROMISE
\ LOOMS IN
HOUSE
i 90 Members Demand Hearing
on Rep. Putman's Bill Seek
Ing Payment of 3 Billions

The Administration may pro-
pose a cut from 6 to 4 per cent in
the interest rate paid by veterans
who borrow money from the Vet.
eranS Bureau on the soldiers
bonus as a compromise with
forces demanding immediate cash
payment of the entire $4,000, ,0OO,-
600 bonustit was indicated today.
With nearly 100 members Of the
House insisting the Ways and
Means Committee grant hearing
on the Patrnan bill for cash pay
ment, Representative Hawley (Ro
of Oregon, chairman, said he saw
''some merit" in proposals to cut
the interest rate.
S24S,OOO,OOO in Leans
The Veterans Bureau has
loaned $248,000, 900 on the ad-
iuSted service compensation Ger.
tificates, which were granted vet
erans of the World War to mature
in 20 years, with insurance policy
features.
With 100000 World War vet
erans holding certificates, the Vet
eranS Bureau has made loans to
october /. Since that time appI-
cations have been coming in at a
rapid rate. About 100000 veter-
ans have never applied for the
bonus.
Sees Big Saving
In addition to the loans made
by the Veterans Bureau, many
banks are specializing in loans on
adjusted service compensation
certificates. Patman CD Of
Texas said:
81 have been insisting upon
payment of the entire amount
In cash. A reduction in the in
terest rate would, of course,
save the veterans much money.
In q speech in the House /
pointed out that veterans really
are paying 6 per cent interest
on their own money.
"a reduction In the interest
rate from 6 to 4 per cent, it has
been estimated, would result in
q saving of $S,OOO,OOO to $1O,-
OOO,OOO a year to the veterans"
Chairman Hawley, though find
ing merit in the proposals to re-
duce the interest rate, said he had |
been standing with the American
Legion convention at Boston on
proposals to pay the cash bonus.
The convention, he said, declined
to consider the subject.
100 Sign Petition
Nearly 100 members Of the
House now have signed a petition
by Patman to compel the commit
tee to grant a hearing on the bo-
nus bills.
On the theory that many Re-
publicans would not sign Demo
Gratis petition, Representative
Clancy (R.) Of Michigan has
placed a similar petition on the
speakers table in the House.
Patman signed Clancy'S petition
in an effort to emphasize lack of
partiSanShip in the fight.
More than a million people have
been reached by several veterans
organizations in the past week IN
an effort to create public senti-
ment for the cash payment plan.
Patman said Representative Fish
i(R.) Of New York has asked Ma
tional Commander O'Neill Of the
Legion to state his views on the
eIIhiecf
The Washington times., 1930-12-27
POLICEMAN APPOINTED

ROCKVILLE, Nd, Dec. q.
John w. Butts, "a, of Darnestown,
Md, was appointed to the Mont
gomery county police force to fill
the vacancy caused when Douglas
Dosh resigned.
The Washington times., 1930-12-27
DIAMOND RING STOLEN

James E. Lyddane yesterday
reported to police that his dia-
mond ring worth $50 was stolen
from his apartment in the 5000
block o st. N. w.
The Washington times., 1930-12-27
J. W. CRONlN TO SPEAK

Attorney John w. Cronin will
speak on Freedom in Literature
the Marcus Graham Case" be-
fore the Washington Open Forum
at 623 Louisiana Ave. N. W., at
3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
The Washington times., 1930-12-27
Marlboro Woman
Cut in Auto Crash

UPPER MARLBORO, Md, Dec.
27.-MrS. Effie Bowie Mahoney
received a deep cut on the chin
when the automobile in which
she was returning home struck a
culvert near here.
Mrs. Anita Robinson, who
. drove the car, was bruised and
shaken up. Both women are en-
played in the county treasurer's
office here.
The Washington times., 1930-12-27
WATCH NIGHT PLANNED

The Sons of Jonadab will hold
o watch night meeting in the
Northeast Masonic Temple, Eighth
and F Streets Northeast, at 8
Halock Wednesday night.