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The Washington times., 1930-04-16
8 DAYS IN BOAT,
. z RESCUED

COLON. Panama Canal Zone
April 16 0N.S) Completely ex
hausted from starvation and ex,
poSure, j. w. Miller, missionary
of Jacksonville, Fla. his wife, nine
children and a negro servant were
rescued today after being stranded
for nine days in motor launch
in the Caribbean Sea.
Travelling from Bocas Del Tore
IN his small craft, Miller ran out
of gasoline on April 6. For days
the launch drifted helplessly y lille
Miller and his family kept a coa
stant lookout for some passing
vessel to tow them safely to shore
The small launch finally was
sighted by the Cuban gunboat
Patria about three miles off the
Colon breakwater and towed tC
shore. A lookout on the gunboat
spotted Miller's distress signal
a small American flag hanging
upside down on the launch's tiny
mast.
The Millers are a party of "voi
unteer missionaries" who left
Jacksonville in June. 1928, for a
cruise throughout the West In
dies. They founded a small
church on the Isle of Pines, Cuba
Miller told reporters today that
he intended to give up preaching
The Washington times., 1930-04-16
TREATY
GETSO.K.

LONDON, April 16.-Terms of
the safety clause" to be in.
cluded in the naval treaty be.
tween Japan. Great Britain and
the United States were agreed
upon this morning.
This clause. which would per-
NIT Great Britain to go beyond
her treaty limitation pledges in
the event any European nation
built her navy beyond the
strength of the British sea forces,
was the last problem delaying
completion of the draft.
The matter was discussed at
length this morning by Prime
Minister acDonald, Secretary of
State Stimson and Mr.. Wakat-
Suki, the chief Japanese delegate.
1t was necessary to cable the
terms of this clause to Tokyo for
approval, but this was explained
as merely a matter Of procedure,
Tokyo's approval being assured,
The Washington times., 1930-04-16
MRS. H00VER'S
KIN URGED To !:
QUI RACE
Two Women From California
Running fol R. Office;
Situation Is Embarrassing

The political wheels of the
Daughters of the American Revo-
luton were awhirl here today.
With election of eight vice presi.
dent generals only one day off.
State delegations were lining up
their slates ok selections for the
job from If candidates
The center ST interest was the
novel situation involved in Cali
fornia. which will smash prece-
dent tomorrow and nominate two
national officers, Mrs. Theodore
Hoover, sister-in-law of the PreSi-
dent, and Mrs. Lyman B. Stookey.
Mrs. Hoover is a candidate for
vice president general, and Mrs.
Stookey is a candidate for re-
porter general.
Several influential members of
the organization today were try
ing to get Mrs. Hoover to with
draw from the race so that the
work Mrs. Stookey has been
doing. can be rewarded. They
said it might be embarrassing to
have Mrs. Hoover defeated. and
that the fact that Mrs. Stookey
is an candidate has greatly
weakened her chances.
Fitted for Position
Mrs. Stookey for more than a
year has been serving as reporter
general to the Smithsonian In
Stitute for the regular holder of
this office. Mrs. Anne Margaret
Lang, who has been I'll. AS a re-
suit, her election was considered
a foregone conclusion because of
her knowledge of this work.
The additional nomination of
Mrs. Hoover has stirred up some
opposition on the ground that a
bad precedent would be set
should the congress elect two ma
tional officers from one State in
the same year. The Colorado dele
cation has been persistently re,
ported as little excited over the
situation. It's delegates today
were ordered into the elections
uninStructed.
Orders have come from the
president general, Mrs. Cowell
Fletcher Hobart. that the election
must be a "free-for-all," and that
the administration is pursuing an
entirely "hands-off" policy.
Candidates Numerous
Candidates for the offices. in
addition to Mrs. Hoover are Mrs.
Grant Everett Lilly. of Kentucky;
Mrs. Ralph E. Bristol, of Utah;
Mrs. David B. Caldwell, of the Dis
trict of Columbia; Mrs. Charles
Herbert Carroll of New Hamp-
shire; Mrs. Newton D. Chapman,
of New York; Mrs. Benjamin L.
CONTINUED on Page 2. Col u
The Washington times., 1930-04-16
CURRAN GETS
$4,000 FOR
SALARY
Opponent Of Drys Tells Cost
Of Campaigning to Repeal
the Eighteenth Amendment

Henry H. Curran, president oi
the Association Against Prohibi
tion Amendment, frankly told the
Senate lobby committee today
that his association supported wet
candidates for office by advertis
ing publicity and by having their
members work in elections. He
said:
"The object of this aSSOcia-
ti0n is to restore to the people
Of the several States the right
taken from them to handle for
Themselves the question Of
liquor and to again control it
in several States"
How do you go about work.
Ing for repeal?" Chairman Cara
way asked.
"By assembling and distribut-
ing to the American people in
formation about the workings
of the Eighteenth Amendment
and to support candidates for
public office who favor the re-
peal Of the Eighteenth Amend
ment. We support all candi-
dates who favor our purpose of
repeal"
Once Ran For Mayor
Curran is a former president
of the board of aldermen of New
York and one-time Fusion candi
date for mayor of that city. He
was a major in the A. E. F.
Former Senator James w
Wadsworth (RO, of New York
q director of the association anG
member of the executive com
mittee, was present in the hear
ing room. He said:
"I'm not called as a witness.
Only to see the show"
Caraway Questioned Curran:
"You are lawyer"
Curran replied:
II am q member of the bar"
Caraway retorted:
81 understand there is a diff
ference in New York"
Brought Up Race
Caraway then brought up the
race question seeking to show
that membership is open to negros
but Curran refused to be trapped
He told Caraway:
Don't put words in my mouth.
A negro, I said, has as much
right to belong If he chooses"
Caraway asked:
"What is your Salary?" Cara
way wanted to know.
Continued on Page 2, Col. 81
The Washington times., 1930-04-16
MichGeLsOn at II
Wins DudeI Medal

CHICAGO. April 16 UNS0-
Prof. Albert A. MichaelSon, Uni
versity of Chicago physicist
whose experiments with the
speed of light have brought him
worldwide acclaim today was
advised that he has been
awarded the Dudell medal of the
London Physical Society for 1880.
The medal is given annually
for contributions to the advance.
ment of knowledge by the invcn,
ton of scientific instrument s.
Prof. Michaelson is n.
The Washington times., 1930-04-16
.SUNKEN VESSEL
MYST|F|ES
~
Times staff Photo

BALTIMORE, April 16. - Mys
terry still surrounds the founder.
ing of a two-masted schooner in
the bay. ~just off the entrance to
the Craig Hill channel here.
The vessel lies in about 80 feet
Of water with its masts sticking
out. 1t is no menace to shipping,
as it is not in the direct channel,
Capt. L. M. Hopkins, superin-
tendent Of the lighthouse. said.
Hopkins Is still trying to find
the ships owner.
The Washington times., 1930-04-16

A tip that the former suitor
of Miss Baker employed in 9
Government department had
not been at work since Satur-
day morning sent police on a
new trail by which they hope
to solve the staying. The man
who is being sought is believed
to have information which will
materially aid police in their
investigation.
In addition to following out
this lead police also intend to
again question Miss Olga Skin
ner and Miss Mildred Sperry,
house-mates Of the slain girl.
Girls Not At Home
Miss Skinner and Miss Sperry
did not return to their Lyon Park
home yesterday after Miss Bakers
funeral at Oak Grove, but are
believed to have gone to the home
of friends in Washington to spend
the night.
Their whereabouts is known to
Commonwealth Attorney William
C. Cloth, however, who announced
that he will question them some
time today but declined to reveal
where the interview will take
place.
Cloth said this morning he be-
lieved a second interview with the
girls will bring out additional
facts.
Steps were taken this morning
to search the mud and silt in
the bottom Of Rice's pond for the
pistol, hat and coat of the dead
girl. Work was difficult however,
due to its soft condition.
Tryst Story Verified
Lieut.. Edward j. Kelly, chief
OF the police homicide squad, has
verified the statement of Park
Policeman William Hammond,
who told of trysts in the park
between Miss Baker and a heavy
set man about 35 years of age
and five feet 10 inches tall.
The man was located and ques-
toned late yesterday. He ad-
mitted meeting the Baker girl
every afternoon, as the police
man had reported, but proved an
absolute alibi.
Detectives today are firmer in
their belief the crime was CON-
mitted by someone who was pas
sionately in love with the girl.
They scott at the idea another
woman might have killed the
girl in a jealous rage.
Letters Called "Sweet"
Numerous men have been i'm
plicated by the letter to Miss
Baker, which are now in the
possession Of Inspector Shelby.
The letters are described as 'very
sweet" OF them, one of the
Investigators said: -.l.
81 wish could write as good
a letter as some that were sent
to her. They were very sweet"
All of them have been ex.
amined carefully. They were
from several men and would tend
to indicate Miss Baker was very
much sought after.
When questioned the first time
CONTINUED on PGse 2. Col. u
The Washington times., 1930-04-16
Friend OF SLAIN GIRL
AB5ENT=ERO|N WORK
!
: SINCE TRAGEDY

Search for the man who murdered pretty
Mary Baker, of Lyon Park, Va, and threw
her bullet torn body into culvert near the
Sheridan Gate of Arlington National
Celnetery, Friday night led Police on new
track koday.
Mosb cent developments in virginias most horrible
crime
Search for known to have been intimate
with Miss Baker, who is employed in one of the
Government departments and has not been at work
new suit and hat -
search of the mud and silt in the bottom of Rces
pond the Department Of Agriculture Expert
mental Farm for the gun used TO kill the attractive
Government clerk.
Revelation by police that Miss Baker was on init
mate terms with at least five men at the time Of
The Washington times., 1930-04-16
H.;|QQl|EB'S / JlNl
darker
NAMING
Unprecedented Action inter-
estS Senate Leaders as Way
Out of Threatening State
BY GEORGE r. HOLMES
international News Service Staff
COPPRanOnIlemt


The hard luck that seems to
follow President Hoover in his
Judicial appointments persisted
today as Senate leaders dawled
over the case of John j. Parker,
of North Carolina, nominated by
Mr.. Hoover three weeks ago for
the United States Supreme Bench.
So serious has grown the op-
position to Judge Parker's con-
firmation that Republican leaders
in the Senate fear to bring it
to a vote. and the expedient has
been adopted Of postponin
action for a week while they
tty to find some way out OF the
situation.
Today the amazing proposal of
deferring action for the rest of
this session was actually being
discussed in Senate circles. Such
action would be unprecedented.
for unless Judge Parker is con-
firmed before the scheduled ad-
journment on June / he cannot,
of course. be confirmed until the
regular session beginning next De-
cember. And meanwhile, the
Supreme Court would have to get
along with eight justices instead
of nine.
Hoover Stands Steady
It was strongly denied at the
White House that the Republican
leadership in the Senate had re-
queSted President Hoover to
withdraw Judge Parker's name.
The denial was technically cor.
rect. They didn't ask Mr..
Hoover to withdraw the nonl;pa-
tion-they merely discussed it
with him. And to not much end.
either. for Mr.. Hoover declared
his intention Of standing sOlidly
behind his choice.
Take it or leave it," was the
Presidential attitude as expressed
to Senatorial callers.
The opposition to Judge Parker,
negligible at first like that which
followed the appointment of
Charles Evans Hughes. has grown
to surprising proportions.
It is based almost entirely upon
the antagonism of the American
Federation of Labor and the AS
sociation for the Advancement of
Colored People, and the latter is
probably the most serious,
strangely enough.
Balance Of Power
The negro organizations are
making it exceedingly hot for
those Senators having large negro
voting blocks. and a number of
them are up for reelection in No
vember. In some States the negro
vote is the balance of power be-
tween the two parties. and men
like Senator RobSion (R.) of
Kentucky. Senator Goff (R0 of
West Virginia. and Senator Nc
Culloch (R) of Ohio, are acutely
worried.
If the matter is forced to a
vote before the June / adjourn
ment, the number Of so-called "ad-
ministration Senators" who will
vote against his confirmation will
be surprising to those who don't
know their Senatorial politics.
The Democrats are split on it,
while hugely enjoying the dis
comfiture of their Republican
rivals. The ProgreSsiveS, of course,
are going to vote against Parker
on the labor issue.
The Washington times., 1930-04-16
Official Race Program
six Furlongs

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S1l-St. Prisca (Eaby). )............ 1lO
FIFTH RACE
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The Washington times., 1930-04-16
Germany to Build
Second NeU Cruiser

BERLIN, April 16 dN.S0.-De-
spite the cabinets protest, the
Reichstag today voted the first
instalment of the appropriation
for a new "pocket-battleship"
cruiser Of the much-discusSed
Ersat1 PreuSsen type. T.
The Washington times., 1930-04-16
FIRST LADY NOT
To SEE D. A. R. .

President Hoover will receive
the $500 delegates to the D. A. r..
convention alone this afternoon.
Mrs. Hoover is suffering from
a severe cold, and while not in
he'd, is confined to her quarters.
The Presidents cold was soma
what improved today, although
it is aStill noticeable.
The Washington times., 1930-04-16
Premier King Spends
HOLidQui IN Bermuda

HAMILTON, Bermuda, April Is
U.S) Premier Mackenzie King,
of Canada, and Sir Henry Thorn
ton. president Of the Canadian
National railways, arrived in Ber-
muda today aboard the steamer,
Lady Somers, for the Easter
holidays.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-03

est art organization. win display In its
annual exhibition next month only the
work Of painters and sculptors who are
members or associate members of the
Academy.
II II a radical departure from a CEN
tury old policy by which the Academy
exhibitions had opened the way to rec
ignition for thousands of unknown
artists,
In recent years the work of nom
members has greatly outnumbered men,
bers' exhibits. and belief that the
painting Of members was not being adj
equately presented led to the restriction.
Samuel r.. b. Morse was one of the
founders of the Academy. It's president
now is Cass Gilbert, noted architect.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-03

here, was killed yesterday in the crash
Of his plane after it had cracked up
during q power dive. It struck the
waters Of Chesapeake Bay.
His companion, Chief Aviation Pilot
Martin j. Simpson, saved himself by
leaping with his parachute, landing
in the water, where he was forced to
swim for more than an hour before
being picked up by a seaplane.
For some reason undetermined to-
night Lieut.. Watson did not jump as
the plane went to pieces while diving.
1t was believed possible the accident
in midair caught Watson in a position
from which he was unable to extricate
himself before the ship struck the
water.
f'he plane, O land observation ship
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fitted with two cockpits, was travel
ing at terrific pace downward as part
Of bombing test when 1t collapsed.
A salvage party consisting of the
aircraft tender Teal and flying boats
recovered the body after O brief search,
short while before Simpson was hauled
in, exhausted and thoroughly chilled
by his long swim but otherwise I'M
injured.
Lieut.. Watson was native of Ten
nessee and unmarried. He was gradu-
ated from the Naval Academy in 1926
A board Of inquest and a court of
investigation were at work last night on
the tragedy, but had not interviewed
Simpson,
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airplane which crashed In attempting to
take-off. The three occupants of the
plane escaped injury.
FRANKLIN Croxton, IL, was killed and
Lloyd M. kaufman, jr., IL, was seriously
injured. Hospital attaches said he
probably would recover.
The boys were standing by the rail
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tered Spectators said the plane fell
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Pilot Howard Burras, 20, of Olena,
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George Burkett, who said that unless
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NAVY FLYER KILLED
/ IN AIRPLANE CRASH
Lieut.. Watson in Service at Nor
folk Dies When Craft Breaks
Up in Dive.

ey the Associated Press.
NORFOLK, Va, october 3.-Lieut.
William A. Watson, IS, naval flyer.
attached to the aircraft squadron OF
the scouting feet temporarily stationed
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Dancer in High Society.

NEW YORK, october 3 (F1.-Fred
Astaire, dancer, seems to be becoming
q society favorite. He was q guest at
the recent wedding of Jock Whitney.
Last night he attended birthday din
ner dance for Prince Obolensky.
brother-in-law of Vincent Aston.
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FALLING AIRPLANE
KILLS SMALL BOY
Companion Is Seriously Injured
When Craft Fails in Take-off
Attempt and Crashes.

By the Associated Press.
ATTICA, Ohio, October 3.-One boy
was killed and another seriously in
Jured at the Attica Fair grounds late
yesterday when they were struck by an
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NATIONAL ACADEMY
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Century-0ld Policy Changed to
Present More Adequately
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BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, october 3.-For the first
time in its los years, the National
Academy Of Design, this country's old
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The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1930-11-14
OBITUARY
r. GOOD

William Frederick Good, born at
Camden, N. j., Jan. 1, 1863, age
81 years, 10 months, 8 days. When
quite young he moved with his
parents to Philadelphia, where he
grew to manhood.
On Nov. IS, 1888 he was united
in marriage to Martha X. Ilif. To
this union we're born six children,
Walter s., William F., Gertrude
B., Mary Ann, Frank b., and
George /. Two girls and one boy
passed away when quite young.
The wife and three boys survive,
also three brothers and four sis
ters, L. T. Of Los Angeles, Calf,
Walter, Of Philadelphia, Pa, and
Lewis, Of Tioga, N. Oak, Eliza
beth Harshaw, Katharyne Skier
rett, Susan Teschner and Roberta
Wright, all of Philadelphia, Pa.
In 1910 Mr.. Good moved with
his family to Wolf Point, where
he lived until death.
Nh. Good had been in poor
health for several years. Several
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1930-11-14
MONTANA SRORTSMEN
MEET, BILLINGS, 18th

The directors of the Montana
Sportsmen's association will meet
at Billings on Wednesday, Novem-
Der 10, instead of Monday, Novem.
Der II as was first arranged. This
action was taken in view of the
18th, which is the last day of the
annual meeting of the Dude
Ranchers' association, being set
aside for the discussion of fish
and game matters.
Part of the day will be given
to a joint meeting Of the Dude
Ranchers' association, members of
the Wyoming and Montana State
Fish and Game commissions, Off
Gals of both states and Yellow
stone National park, and the di-
rectors of the Sportsmen's associ-
alton"
B. F, Gerry, secretary of the
Montana Specimens association
also states that many problems
dealing with the conservation Of
fish and game will be discussed
and that it promises to be the
most important meeting of its
kind ever held in the northern
Mountain region.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1930-11-14

necessary for the progress of
home industry, they themselves
will assure its success. We believe
in their favorable response once
the situation Is brought totheir
attention"
The Montana Producers Pur-
chasing company, owned and con-
trolled by several independent
producers in the Kelvin Sunburst
oil field was recently formed to
relieve the shut down occasioned
by curtailed production because Of
an insufficient market. This group
controls combined crude produc-
ton of 1900 barrels per day and
they have released their storage
for refining at the Shelby Pipe
Line G. Refining Company plant,
where additional construction and
improvements involving expendi-
lures Of $4,000 have already been
undertaken which will enable the
plant to produce enough gasoline
to supply the major part of the
total of the states 100000 900 gal
Ion annual gasoline consumption.
Lack Of capital and a limited
organization which heretofore has
halted exploitation Of the com
product is no longer a bar
rier and with the increased facili-
ties the extensive advertising and
expansion program is now being
~inaugurated.