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The Washington times., 1930-06-23
Mountain Is Moved
BY Dynamite Blast

MOUNT CARMEL. June a.
The side Of a. mountain was
moved today when a charge Of 40
tons Of dynamite was exploded to
open a large section Of the Locust
Summit strippings, which is five
miles long.
A thousand holes were sunk
and loaded while sirens were
sounded to warn all to keep a safe
distance. the charge was set off
by the Hazleton Construction,
Company. The intonation could
be heard for miles and debris
came down out Of the air for a
long while afterward.
The Washington times., 1930-06-23
Disabled Veterans
Take NeU Orleans

NEW ORLEANS, June %
All was not quiet along this
front, as a long line Of dis
abled veterans Of the world war
Streamed into this city for their
convention Monday.
The boys who really saw war
came by plane, boat, automobile
and train and were greeted by
bands and martial music.
Six thousand Of them were ex-
pected to answer the first roll
call Monday. They will be "en-
camped" here six days.
The Washington times., 1930-06-23
Fishermen Asked
To Back NeU LaIU

RICHMOND, June % UN.s).
The cooperation of all Virginia
sportsmen is asked in giving fair
trial to the new State law which
requires all fishermen to have
fishing licenses
The new law, according to the
authorities, was passed in order to
assist in the raising Of funds
which are needed to restock
streams and to carry on the work
Of controlling water pollution.
The Washington times., 1930-06-23
Ray Field, FLier, Dies
In Plane Race Crash

WICHITA, Kan, June 90
UN.S0 Ray Field, IS, Wichita
aviator, was dead here today fol-
lowing the crash of his plane
from 400 feet during a race yes
terday with three other planes
at the Bradley airport.
Field, travelling at a 120-mile-
an.hour clip, was leading in the
last lap of the race when the
crash occurred. His low altitude
prevented him from using a para
chute. About 5000 persons wit
messed the crash.
The Washington times., 1930-06-23
Navy GiUes BOeing
Order for ~ Planes

The Navy Department has con-
tracted with the Boeing Airplane
Company, OF Seattle. for ~ Boeing
fighters and light dive bombers at
$405, Dos. The planes are the type
for aircraft-carrier landing.
The Washington times., 1930-06-23
Col. W. b. Thompson
Rallies From Illness

NEW YORK, June 2S Us0,
Col. william Boyce Thompson,
copper magnate and philanthro-
pist Of Yonkers, rallied yesterday
after a critical stage in his long
illness.
The Washington times., 1930-06-23
Man Beaten to Death
In FrncnS in Alley

Thomas Carter, colored, ~, Of
the 1400 block Of c st. s. e., was
beaten to death last night in a
fight in an alley In the rear of
his home. Police said Carter was
attacked by three other colored
men who clubbed him to death.
The Washington times., 1930-06-23
CONVICTS RIOT! THE PICTURE OF
THE. STORY THAT HAS THRILLED

Newspaper headlines tell the story! An epidemic Of
prison instructions that has shaken the naton spirit
of rebellion that explodes into the most astounding
ALL TALKING screen drama ever presented. A boy
engufed by whirlpool Of madness struggles for the
happiness that new conception of love holds forth!
great cast! A picture forever to be remembered!
The Washington times., 1930-06-23
New Comfort for
Those Who Wear
FALSE TEETH

No longer does any wearer Of sals.
teeth need to be uncomfortable. Fasteetl,
a new. greatly improved powder sprinkIed
On upper or lower plates. holds them
firm and comfortabie No gummy kooey
FRsteeth today at Liegefta, Peoples
Drug stores. or anv other rood dru1
store.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-21

sions report ON the Palestine troubles
Of last August has caused much talk In
Geneva and sharpened interest in the
contents of the document. The League
secretariat insists that the delay is due
to the extent of the task of printing,
particularly printing the entire minutes
OF the commissions extraordinary ses-
sion, which lasted several weeks.
The secretariat announced today that
the commissions report, with the full
minutes Of their session, will be made
public next Monday at Geneva and
London simultaneously.
Rumors still persist in Geneva today
that the Mandate Commission in its re-
port has severely criticized the British
governments handling of the situation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-21

the murder Of her husband, Fred C..
oesterreich, wealthy Milwaukee manu-
facturer.
The opening argument was made yes
terday by Deputy District Attorney
William o. Russell who asked the jury
to return first-degree murder verdict.
Mrs. Oesterreich was the final wit
ness called. She blamed the shooting
on Otto Sanhuber, her "attic lover"
declaring she did not know Sanhuber
meant to do 1t.
The State in cross-examination. at
tempted to get the widow to admit she
had fired the first shot, but Mrs. Oes-
terreich denied it.
SanhubeT was tried for the crime and
convicted of nanslaughter. but was re-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-21
FIRE DEATH ACCIDENT

BALTIMORE, August 81 R.-Balti-
more County police authorities Tues-
day decided that the death of Joseph
Reimer, 81, whose charred body was
found Friday afternoon in a brush FIRE
near his shore cottage, was accidental.
All witnesses in the case were re-
leased. including the mans estrauRed
wife, Mrs. Margaret Reimer, and a SOL
dier, Pvt, George Rutter, stationed at
Fort Hoyle
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-21
Forest Fire Loss Totals $50, 900.

VICTORIA, British Columbia August
81 GP).-Forest fire at the south end
of Sooke Lake caused damage estimated
at $50, 600. Tuesday, when it wiped out
80 residences and 100000 feet of lum-
Der at the headquarters of the Kapoor
Lumber Co. One employe was severely
burned
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-21
0. H. |. WERNICkE d

PENSACOLA, Fla, August al Gpl.-E
0. II, L. Wernicke, cheniiat and scieIs
list who is credited with fnventing I'll
ness
He was an organizer of &he Pine ID
stitue of America and was one of tx
first men to manufacture wood pui.
in the South. His wood pulp expert
ments we're carried out at Gull Point
near Pensacola e. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-21

in Palestine just prior 10 and during the
disturbances of a year ago. 1t Is also
forecast that the British governments
comment on the report which will be
published with the report will reply
sharply to the criticism. The British
comments themselves are voluminous.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-21
ALASKA RAILROAD LOSING
Senator Howell Says Abandonment
Threatens Government Line,

CoRDovA, Alaska, August 81 (R1.--
Senator Robert b. Howell, Nebraska,
heading a congressional investigation,
said yesterday the Government-owned
Alaska Railroad must be provided
greater operating revenues or face pos
siblltty Of abandonment.
Senator Howell said he had been in
formed 5000 persons live along the line,
1000 OF whom are connected with the
railroad, operated at an annual deficit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-21
OESTERREICH TRIAL
ALMOST COMPLETED
Only Arguments Remain to Be
Given in Hearing of Slain
Mans Wife.

~ the Associated Press.
LOS ANGELES, August 21.-Only
Anal arguments remained today in the
trial of Mrs. Walburga Oesterreich for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-21
INTEREST INCREASING
IN PALESTINE REPORT
Delay in Publishing Findings Of
Commission Causing Com
ment in Geneva.

BY the Associated Press.
GENEVA, August 21.-Continued de-
lay in publication of the League Of Ma
tons Permanent Mandates Commits
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-21

leased because Of the statute of Iimita.
ttons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-21

Of $1,000 900, ITO serve these 1000 per-
sons" -
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Now You Save, as You Haven't
Saved Within the Past Ten Years!

NOT in years has your money been able far
Not years have you been able to get such fine
furniture the prices in this Half Yearly Sale You can't
go wrong on the quality you can't go wrong the
style you can't go wrong the workmanship.
We've got reputation that has to be lived The
rigid Requirements that have made Furniture Depart
ment famous are met by every item in the sale.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-21
Buy on the Budget Plan!

n ONT disturb your savings account Don't let the fact
- that you haven't the ready cash stop you from buying
Use the convenience of our Budget Plan thou
sands of others doing small down sum : and you
pay the balance in series of easytomeet payments
So If you need furniture make up your mind that
this is the time to buy it and The Hecht Co. is the
place come for it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-06

1921 NEWARK ST. NV,
Frigidaire, elevator. Resident man.
aEer.
rooms. Kitchen. bath. &s5. 90
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210s F ST. NV.
l Room. Kitchen and Bath, S4l 90
Rooms. Kitchen and Bath, $3.50
Dining Above and In-a-Dor Bed.
Refrigeration on House Current.
THE GREENBRIER.
1907 10TH ST.
Rooms, Pantry, Kitchen and Bath
Elevator-Electric Refrigeration
Manager on Premises.
1885 18TH ST NV.
Rooms, Bath and Porch, $1,000
Refrigeration on House Current
THE RADNOR
1901 10TH ST. NV.
! Room and Bath, $500
Rooms. Bath and Porch. ss5;oo
Refrigeration on House Current
Elevator
MERIDIAN HILL.
1447 CHAPLIN ST. NV.
Rooms. Kitchen and Bath, S47 SO
Rooms Kitchen and Bath, $3.50
Electric Refrigeration.
Manager on Premises.
1921 BELMONT ST. NV.
Room. Din. Ale. Kit. Bath. S35 20
Rooms, Din. Ale. Kit. Bath. $3.50
l7l7 COLUMBIA RID.
2 Rooms, Kitchen and Bath. $500
Rooms and Bath, $500.
Refrigerator on House Current.
THE WAVERLY.
1906 N ST. NV.
Rooms. Kitchen and Bath, $50 so.
Refrigeration on House Current.
1906 GEORGIA AVE.
2 Rooms, Kitchen and Bath. $500
Refrigeration on House Current.
THE CRESCENT.
1885 CRESCENT PI,. NV.
1 Room. Kitchen and Bath, $35 90
2 Rooms, Kitchen and Bath. $4,000
1919 BOTH ST. NV.
Rooms, Kitchen and Bath, $4,000
a Rooms, Kitchen and Bath. $4,000
THE RAMONA.
CTS 4TH ST NE.
2 Rooms, Kitchen and Bath, $3.50
8 Rooms. Kitchen and Bath. $500
4 Rooms Kitchen and Bath, $4,000
1927 M ST. NV.
I Room, Kit, Bath. Porch. $3.50
Furnished II Desired, S5o.0o.
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THE RHODE ISLAND,
lA31 Rhode TSIa nd Ave NV

EleTator-Electric Refrigers ton.
Resident ManReer.
r., x, d. a., r. h., b. SAG. so to $50 SO
T., K, d. a.. r. H., b.. 81. so to 70 so
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GOTHAM APARTMENT,
IQdS Calvert 81 NV

Iy15 calvert 81. NV.
Elevator.
rooms. kit. rec h.. bath s72 so
1921 CONN. AVE. NV.
Elevator service; electric refr!s-
Grafton: resident manager.
2 rooms. kit. bath. 500. so
3 rooms, kitchen, bath. ....... 1850
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Ready About Oct. 18th.
LA RENE,
5425 Conn. Ave. NV.
Electric efrIgeration. 2 eleva-
tors, switchboard, resident manager,
RsreGe.
2 r.. kit, d. a.. bath. .t72. so
r.. kit. d. a.. bath. porch. 900
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GET OUR APARTMENT FOR RENT LIST
LE RnIlRGEr DO. Canf ~

Electric refriseration, elevator;
resident manager
] room and bath $50 SO
rooms. Kitchen, bath. 81 so
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Plan 10Th ST NV

Elevator, refrigeration: resident
manaRer, switchboard service
rooms. kit, bath. so, 90 a nd S72 so
rooms, kitchen. bath. ann. $500
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1878 MINTwoOD Pr NV.

Electric refrigeration. elevator;
resident MANAGER.
2 rooms, kit. bath. $50 90 and see. 90
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PARAMOUNT.
goo 0nincr n w


Electric refrigeration. elevator and
resident manager.
r.. k. b.. foyer. sun porch
) r.. k. b., d. a.. foyer, porch. 5000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-06

EIectflc enumeration. elevator.
switchboard. showers, resident man
ager
r.. kit, b.. porch. .S72. so T. s75. 90
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ALBAN TOWERS.
1904 18th ST NV

Electric refrigeration, elevator.
Resident manager
9 rooms and bath $40 90
r.. KIT. bath. gas and cleo.
furnished .......... $3.50
rooms. kitchen. bath, .. TO- 90
rooms, kit. bath. .x17.50 and 30 90
The Washington times., 1930-04-05
Z MEN AND GIRL
CAUGHT IN RAID
ON CAFE
Waitress Among Those Held
In Fourteenth Street Dining
Place on Liquor Charges

Two men and a pretty 19-year,
old waitress were arrested on
liquor charges and a score of
fashionably dressed patron
mostly women, were thrown into
panic when Sergt. Oscar J.
Letterman and his squad raided
the La Boheme restaurant, HOO
block Fourteenth st. N. W., and
confiscated 104 bottles of the
alleged intoxicantS.
Beatrice Griffin, 900 block L
st. N. W., was charged with the
sale. manufacture and possession
of liquor and maintaining a nuis
ance while Louis La Grarini, 25,
1000 block D st. S. W., and
Nicholas Carrillo, HOO block Four.
teenth st. N. W., were charged
with possession, manufacture, and
maintaining a nuisance.
The young woman was later re-
leased on a $4,000 bond and the
men on $500 bond each.
Margaret Young, colored, %,
1900 block Florida Ave. N. W.,
was also arrested by the squad.
She was charged with sale and
possession of liquor.
The Washington times., 1930-04-05
.CEDARS To GIVE
STYLE SHOW

A capacity audience is antici-
pated at the Belasco Theater
Monday night when the Tall
Cedars of Lebanon. an organiza-
ton of Master Masons stages it's
fashion revue and popularity con-
test.
Five local girls will compete
with models from the New York
studios. The girls who are to be
selected are striking types and
will be we'll able to vie with the
professional beauties of New York.
In the popularity contest a
great deal of interest has been
displayed by those working for
their candidates and 1t is expected
that tonight and tomorrow night
the votes will begin to pour into
headquarters at the Raleigh Hotel.
John @. Slye, of the committee
on arrangements said today the
show will be the most lavish one
ever staged here and that many
valuable prizes will be awarded
successful entrants Monday eve
ming.
The Washington times., 1930-04-05
ALUMINIUM
TRUST CASE

After four years litigation, the
Federal Trade Commission ycStcT-
day announced dismissal of the
antitrust complaint against the
Aluuirum Company of America,
of Pittsburgh
The complaint charged viola
ton of the Clayton and Federal
Trade Commission acts, through
the alleged lessening of competi.
ton IN aluminium and creation of
a monopoly.
No >ason for the dismissal was
given Final arguments were
held :ecent'y. when William Wat
son Smith, chief counsel for the
corporation, made a general oe-
nial of the charges and explained
number of points brouZht out b.
the Government as to alleged
pricefixing and refusal of the
company to furnish manufactur,
ers with adequate supplies O. raw
aluminium.
Thu Government was accused of
letting the case drag on unneces-
Sarily.
The Washington times., 1930-04-05
So D n
To MEET HERE
PAT HALTIGAN, JR.

The Chamber of Commerce of
the United States will hold its
eighteenth annual meeting here
April % to May l, inclusive, Viii,
liam Butterworth, president, an.
nounced.
The annual banquet will be
held Monday night, April %, fol
lowing a day devoted mainly to
meetings of the national coun,
cillors.
Tuesday a general session and
round table discussions are Sched.
uled. Tuesday night a dinner
will be held for members of
American Chambers Of Com
merce abroad.
A breakfast for presidents and
secretaries will be Wednesday
morning, with a general session
and round-table discussions.
Thursday night the annual din
ner will be held at Washington
Auditorium. Richard F. Grant,
of New York city, will be toast
master.
Pilgrimages to Yorktown, Will
liamsburg, Jamestown anu other
points of historic interest have
been arranged for the wives of
delegates.
The Washington times., 1930-04-05
CITY At TT0RNEY
ASKED To QUIT:

MARTINsBURG. W. Va, April
5.-The political cleavage which
has resulted in the presence Of
two Republican factions in city
council here and which has been
responsible for several skirmishes
recently, manifested itself clearly
with a request by council for
the resignation of City Attorney
j. o. Henson.
The resolution which was
adopted alleges failure on the
part Of the city attorney Ito
give sound legal services and ad-
vice as is required of a legal rep
resentative." No specific COM
plant was registered.
The appro.ac hing municipal
election is believed to have mad
an effect in accentuating strife
within council.
The Washington times., 1930-04-05
TROOPS To SEEK
M|SS|ONERS

SHANGHAI, April S G.N.SO.-
President Chang Kai-Shek has
sent brigade of Chinese soldiers,
commanded by Gen. Ho Chen, to
track down the bandit detach-
ment that is holding a number
Of missionaries, including Miss
Nine Gemmel, of the United
States, and the Rev. Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Porteus, of England, for
100000 ransom.
The Nanking military counsel
also has shorn the official titles
from Yen Hsi-Shan, governor of
Shansi province, who has as
sumed the role of commander-in-
chief of the forces revolving
against Chiang's government.
This is tantamount to a declara-
tion of hoStilities.
The Washington times., 1930-04-05
SHOALS PASSES
SENATE;READY.:
1890: -
FOR HOUSE .
Measure In Present Form Is
Considered Experimental;
Five States to Use Power

The question of providing for
Government operation Of the
huge 100000, 900 Muscle Shoals
power project in Alabama and Of
constructing a new high-power
dam at Cove Greek in Tennessee,
was up to the House today, fol-
lowing passage Of the Norris bill
by the Senate. -
The bill. fathered by Senator
Norris (RO Of Nebraska, would
create a Federal corporation to
operate the Muscle Shoals pro
ject on the Tennessee River and
erect the Cove Greek project on
the Clinch River, 300 miles away,
One effort to provide for private
operation Of the Shoals project
for manufacturing fertilizer, was
rejected by the Senate. The bill
carried an appropriation Of $t0,.
900, 900, SO that the Federal cor.
poration could start Immediately.
The Muscle Shoals project, If
the House approves the bill and
it is signed by President Hoover,
would be conducted as a power
plant primarily and as a fertilizer
experimental station. All surplus
power would be sold preferentially
to States, cities. towns and as
sociationS of farmers. with the
power distributed equitably among
five adjacent States.
The Washington times., 1930-04-05
UNKNOWN HERO
SAVES BOY

James Arthur Cross, seven, $500
block K st. N. W., owes his life
to a modest hero who late yes
terday afternoon plunged into
Rock Greek and pulled him out,
then carried him to his nearby
home and left, refusing to divulge
his name.
Young>James was sailing boats
with a playmate, James Court
ney. 1000 block Twenty-fifth st.
N. W., when he suddenly lost his
footing on a plank.
At the sound of the splash the
stranger, who was walking by.
stripped off his coat and dived
into the chill waters after the
boy.
Later the fire rescue squad re.
vived the boy and carried him
to Emergency Hospital, where
after treatment for shock and ex-
posure he returned home
The Washington times., 1930-04-05
Cop Found GuiItIess
Of Reckless Driving

A Police Court jury yesterday
exonerated Policeman John c.
Cline, Second precinct, on a
charge of reckless driving. after
hearing testimony that Cline did
not know he was being pursued
by a policeman, who alleged that
he twisted and swerved through
the streets of Georgetown in an
effort to avoid him.
Cline was arrested by Police.
man Miles Znamenacek. Znane
nacek, it was said, mistook the
policeman's car for a rum-runner
and followed it for several blocks
Later he placed the reckless
driving charge.
Cline told the court that he
was "in a hurry" on the night in
question, said he had driven fast
but not recklesSly. and had made
no attempt to avoid pursuit.
The Washington times., 1930-04-05
Drama Guild to Give
Another Play Tonight

The Community Drama Guild
will present Gas" its third, full
length play of the season, tonight
at Mckinley Auditorium.
The production is under direc.
ton of William F. Baker, with
Harold Snyder as stage manager.
Scenic effects are by Mary Lynch
and Mr.. Snyder, and the electrical
effects by Ralph Gallagher and
Karl Kinch. THE Chant Of the
Machines" was especially com.
posed for this play by Donna
Taggart.
The Washington times., 1930-04-05
ANOTHER TERM
SEEN AS SURE
FOR R|TCH|E
governors Opponent Retires
When Support He Depend
ed on Fails to MateriaIize

BALTIMORE, Md, April S
state Senator David G. Mcintosh,
suoernatorial candidate, has an,
nounced his withdrawal from the
race, leaving the field clear for
the nomination of Gov. Albert
Ritchie.
In a. statement issued last night
the senator announced the or.
ganized support upon which he
mad been depending was not
forthcoming and that single
handed he could not hope to
DUCK the powerful machine built
up against him.
Senator Mcintosh was the Sc
lection of the anti-fourth term
proponents and it was believed
CnaC ne could muster sufficient
strength in the coming primaries
20 win the Democratic nomination
over Governor Ritchie.
Inc strongest supporters of the
senator, however, concede that
governor Ritchie will win in a
walk. A petition is being cir
culated at this time through
various parts of the State for
the signatures of business and
professional men, urging the Gov.
ernor to announce his candidacy
Tor another term. It is expected
that this move will be made by
the Governor within a few days.
Coincident with the withdrawal
OF Senator Mcintosh, former Gov
ernor Emerson c. Harrington ex-
pressed what he termed the senti-
ment on the Eastern Shore, the
Senator's strongest section, by
stating that the Ritchie nom-
ination is a foregone conclusion.
The Washington times., 1930-04-05
Vocation Schools Give
Exhibition on April Is

The annual spring exhibit will
be held at Margaret Washington
Vocational School Tuesday after.
nop1, April Is.
The exhibit is planned by the
principal and faculty to emphasize
the value of learning a trade.
The apprentice shop, the tea
room and the model apartment
will be in operation. Demonstra-
tionS will be given by the per-
sonal hygiene classes and the
cleaning and dyeing departm s21t.
Playlets emphasizing good taste
in dress will display the work Of
the classes in plain sewing,
dressmaking, tailoring and mil
linery.
The Washington times., 1930-04-05
Small Towns Offer
Bonuses to Doctors

BOSTON, April 6 GN.SD.-
Bonuses of $500 to $500 are be,
ing offered by Maine and New
Hampshire towns to physicians
who will take up their residence
in them. according to the New
England Medical Center.
A survey of both States by the
same organization shows that
there are 226 communities in
Maine and 116 in New Hampshire
which have no resident physician.
The Washington times., 1930-04-05
Rabbi VOlkman Takes
Office Tomorrow Night

The formal installation of
Rabbi Aaron Volkman as spirit,
ual leader of the congregation
and Talmud Torah Bnai Israel,
Fourteenth and Emerson Streets
Northwest, will take place tomor-
row night at 7:30 o'clock.
After the installation will come
the dedication of the new altar.
Rabbi Loeb will deliver the invo.
cation and also will install Rabb,
Volkman. Rabbi Borishansky
will make the address of dedi
cation and Rabbi Simon will de-
liver an address. Representative
Dickstein, of New York, will also
speak,
The Washington times., 1930-04-05
Royal GeOgraphers
Honor Alexandria Man

Robert S. Barrett, of Alexan.
dria, world traveller and explorer,
has been elected a fellow of the
Royal Geographical Society of
England, according to word re-
ceived here yesterday. He is the
first Virginian, with the excep
ton of Comdr. Richard E. Byrd,
ever to have been so honored.
Barrett has written books on
Mexico, Cuba, Panama, Peru,
Chill, Argentina, and Brazil, in
which countries he has travelled
extensively.