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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-21
LESH EXPLAINS
STAND IN DEBATE
Holds Statement on CoIored
Vote Phase Was Sin En-
tire Friendship"

Paul E. Lesh, attorney and chairman
of the speakers committe on National
Representation, who opposed the cleo
ton of members of the school board in
recent debate in the Citizens' Form,
OF Columbia Heights, against James q
Yaden, today further explained his no.
sition on the colored vote phase of the
question.
The Star in it's summarized account
OF Mr.. Leshs renr"rks indicated that
among otner argulS nts he advanced
the view that should the system &C cleo
ton be adopted complications from the
colored vote might result
Mr.. Lesh's statement follows:
mfr Yaden, who spoke first and in
favor OF the bill to elect board members,
called attention to the fact that three
of the nine members of the present
board were colored, and said the nro-
posed election machinery would con-
ventently preserve this proportion. lie
pointed out that it was proposed to di-
vide the city into so to 100 voting pre-
cinctS. corresponding to the attendance
districts of public elementary schools,
and to group the precincts into three
election divisions of approximately
equal school enrolment. He said in
this way there would be set IN one
of the three election divisions composed
wholly of colored voters, and the other
two white, and thus the present bal
ance would be preserved.
Replying to this point made by Mr..
Yaden, I said construed the provision
of the bill to provide for a geographic
division of the city, not a racial one,
and that believed that the colored
voters would not be aggregated into
one election division. Therefore. if the
existing proportion of one-third colored
members would be preserved under the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-21
8Oth ANNIVERSARY IS REACHED
WITH 1874 DESCENDANTS LIVING
Mrs. CIatterbuck Has IL
Children, rs Grandchildren,
IS reat-GrandChiIdren.
Chief Regret Is That She
Cannot Get Her Family
Together.

The brood of that nursery book lady
who lived in shoe would have been a
small affair in the eyes of Mrs. Sarah
j. Clatterbuck. who received the con-
gratulations of 1874 living descendants
yesterday the eightieth anniversary of
her birth.
Mrs. Clatterbuck. who lives at 334 c
street, has living IL children, rs grand
children and As great-grandchildren
She has outlived four of her children
and SO grandchildren.
Born at Warrenton Va, she was mar
ried in 1868, when but 10 years old,
to j. M. Clatterbuck They lived on a
farm near Warrenton and raised their
family of Is there. The father served
four years in the Civil War and one
of their 10 sons, S. D. Clatterbuck,
served overseas with American forces
during the World War.
Mrs Clatterbuck's anniversary was at
tended by relatively few of her descend
ants. Many of her grandchildren she
has never seen. Her chief regret, she
says, is that all her efforts to get the
family together" have failed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-21

Peoples Advisory Council. The follow
ing were named as delegates to the
Federation Of Civic Associations: w. n.
Lewis, jr.; Rev. j. Ross Barnum, Prof.
J. w. Small, w. w. Murray and w. r.
Giles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-21
EDITORS EVIDENCE
IS CALLED 'HEARSAY'
Fails to Warrant Jury Action
Against Police, Rover
Decides.

Satisfied that the information con-
corning liquor law violations by mem
bers of the Metropolitan Police Depart
ment preferred by Daniel E. O'Connell
city editor of the washington Times,
at the recent trial of Robert F. Lang
don, a precinct detective who was ac-
quilted of transporting liquor, was
! "hearsay," United States Attorney Leo
A. Rover has reached the conclusion
that it would have no value as evidence
before the grand jury. The prosecutor
sent letter to Henry G. Pratt, major
and superintendent of police, advising
him that the information is of such
nature as not to call for either investi-
CATION or prosecution. Grand jury pro-
ceedings in the matter would not be
warranted, Rover said.
The letter reads:
MY Dear Maj. Pratt:
II acknowledge receipt of your letter
of the 18th instant regarding certain
testimony alleged to have been given
by Mr.. Daniel O'Connell, city editor of
the Washington Times, when he ap-
peared as a witness in the trial of the
United States VS.. Robert F. Langdon.
Statement of O'ConnelI.
IAN examination of the stenographic
transcript of Mr.. O'Connells testimony
shows his statement to be as follows:
For about a month we had been
gathering prohibition information, and
we had about that time, guess, list
of about somewhere between and 10
members of the Metropolitan Police De-
partment, who, according to the infor-
nation given to us, had been engaged
in some sort of way in violation Of the
prohibition act
1T is obvious from the above that Mr..
OConnell did not claim to have any
facts upon which criminal proSecu-
ton could be predicated.
Calls at Prosecutors Office.
Yesterday afternoon Mr.. O'Connell
called at my Office and advised me that
the only information in his possession
concerning supposed liquor law viola
lions by members of your command is
the information that was gathered by
reporters of the Washington Times last
October and which was presented to
me by Mr.. O'Connell at that time. This
is admittedly hearsay and
of no value as evidence.
II was of the opinion last Fall and
am of the opinion now that the infor-
nation Is of such a nature as not to
call for either investigation or prose-.
cution. This being the case, grand jury
proceedings would not be warranted.
With kindest personal regards,
II am,
every sincerely yours,
(Signed) LEO A. ROVER"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-21
CLASS TO HAVE BANQUET.
Thirty-N Annual Affair
Planned by Calvary Baptist Group.

The thirty-ninth annual banquet of
the Vaughn class of the Calvary Bap-
fist Church will be held in the Sunday
school house tonight at $50 O'Clock.
The speakers will include Col. j. E.
Yates, chief chaplain of the United
States Army; William Knowles Cooper,
Rev. w. S. Abernethy, pastor OF the
church, and Rev. Homer j. Councillor,
teacher of the class. William w. Ever
EFT is to be POSTMASTER.
Chairmen of the banquet committees
are Roderick Moss, Chester c. Hutchi-
son, Guy A. Ourand, Charles w. Cooke,
Richard A. Sauer. o. A. c. Oehmler,
Arthur Copeland, John A. Patterson
and Earl Fuller
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-21
URGES LEGION FARLEY
BE HELD IN WASHINGTON
McGroarty Post Adopts Resolution
Asking 1882 Convention Meet
in Honor of First President.

Resolutions requesting the selection
OF Washington as the city for the ma
tional convention of the American
Legion in 1882 were adopted last night
by the Stephen P. McGroarty Post of
tne Legion, which met at the Winston
Hotel. The convention would be held.
according to the resolution, in connec-
tlon with the George Washington BIZ
centennial.
Request for the appointment of an
ez-service man to fill the present
vacancy on the United States Civil
Service Commission was also made in
an adopted resolution.
The Auxiliary of the Stephen p. Nc
Groarty Post, also meeting last night,
elected officers. Those elected were:
MRS. z. z. Corwin, president Mrs. Will
liam Fuller, vice president: Mrs. d. w.
Close, secretary, and Mrs. j. j. Idler,
treasurer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-21
JELLY STANDARD
ASKED OF HOUSE
Legislation Necessary to Protect
Jam Industry, Attorney
Tells Committee.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Daniel c. Forbes, attorney for Sc
manufacturers who were said to pro-
duce 80 per cent of the jams and jellies
on the American market, today asked
the House agriculture committee to
fix a standard which would enable his
clients to make "a product as good as
the housewife makes"
Court decisions, Forbes said, had
SO emasculated the food and drugs act
that the proposed Haugen jell and
jam standard legislation, now before
the committee, "has become a necessity
TO protect the fruit industry"
Complaining the market had been
flooded with imitation jams and jells,
Forbes told the committee that makers
of standard products had exhausted
every effort to compel higher stand
ards before coming to Congress for
relief.
Public demand does not exert suffi-
cient pressure to compel a high-stand-
ard product, Forbes said, adding that
survey had shown that but Is per
cent of housewives are discriminating
in the jams and jellies they buy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-21
TWO SHOT BY VETERAN.
Shell-Shocked Assailant Had Fled
From Hospital.

FROM Hospital.
SIDNEY, Nebr., February 81 Dr.
Sheriff James Nelson of Cheyenne
County and Richard Carlson, depu-
tized citizen, today were near death in
a hospital, having been shot yesterday
by Thomas v. Tompsett, 80, she'll
shocked World War veteran, who es-
capped from the State Hospital for the
Insane six months ago
Hope for recovery was slight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-21

proposed system, it would be by the
ballot of white voters as wen as cc,oyari
II said that inasmuch as one mem
Der only Is to be elected in each IF
the three divisions each year. I annre-
hended that white voters might he re-
luctant to elect colored board mem
bers.
what I said was in entire friend
ship to the colored population of orr
city. said was willing thev sho1Id
keep three members of the board and
1 do not believe they would, in a board
elected as is proposed. because we
whites actually outnumber the colored,
three to one"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-21
Al Smith Talks Talking.

NEW YORK, February 81 Cp-Al-
fred e. Smith believes the way to gain
a persons confidence is through use of
plain English. Addressing q convention
of the trust company division of the
American Bankers Association, he de-
plored the habit of talking "over the
head of the man in the street" "The
clearer you make it, he told the bank
ers, the better. he thinks you under
stand II Yourself"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-21

Railways in Ireland are taking over
competing bus services. II
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-21
POWER COMPANY SUED
FOR $4,000 DAMAGES
Maurice Lavine Claims Serious In
jury Resulted From Blow From
Falling Light Post.

Maurice Lavine, 80 Sherman circle.
has filed suit in the District Supreme
Court to recover $4,000 damages from
the Potomac Electric Power Co. for
alleged personal injuries. He saws he
was standing near Georgia avenue and
Emerson street, october 81 last when
a large electric light globe fell and
struck him on the head and inflicted
injuries from which he is still suffering
in a hospital Attorneys Alvin L. New
myer and Lavine g. Lavine appear for
the plaintiff.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-21
Nonstop Flight Fails.

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio, February
81 (P).-Harry Carter, st. Louis aviator
made a forced landing about a mile
from here last night, ending an at
tempted nonstop flight from st. Louis
to Akron.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-21
White Russians Plan Colony.

TAMPICO, Mexico. February 81 Op
"A delegation of White Russians, head
ed by Phillip Ney, has arrived here
from the United States to study posi-
bilities of colonizing the Tampico area
with several Thousand White, or anti
oolshevik, Russians now living in the
United States and Canada,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-21
GARFIELD CITIZENS
O.. K. TRACTION MERGER
Association Endorses Proposal Now
Before Senate District
Committee.

Endorsement of the new street car
merger proposal which nov is under
consideration by the Senate District
committee, was voted Wednesday night
at a meeting of the Garfield Citizens
Association held at the Garfield School.
The association also favored reduced
car fares for school children.
w. H. Lewis, jr., was nominated as
candidate for membership to the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-21
Mexico to. Bar Guatemala Bands.

MEXICO CITY, February 81 Lp-
The war department today instructed
Gen. Lucas Gonzales, military COM
mander Of Campeche, to station a de-
tachment of troops at Champion to
prevent further incursions into Mexican
territory by armed bands from Guate-
mala.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-25
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cabinet officer sooner or later wound up ct
Dennis Mullany's bar.
On the street side of this block, where
the garage building now stands, was Hugh
this are two brick houses, Nos. 1411 and 141S,
which once may have been occupied or owned
by Mary Fowler and p. Kennahan They ap-
pear to have been built around IS or 80 years
ago, from the appearance Of the hardware and
other material used In their construction.
In the block to the south-known as block AT
between d and Z and Fourteenth and Fifteenth
streets, were various buildings and residences.
At the southwest corner Of Fourteenth and Z
streets was, for many years, Andrew Joyces
carriage factory, the largest building in the
square. Next west Of this came Noack the
tailor, and at 1422 lived and died Jake Budd.
who delighted many present grandfather
when he was . boy, ct the old Comique The
alter. After coming to Washington, Budd be-
came . fixture at the Eleventh Street Theater,
and for years few performances were put ON
there that did not include his name On the
program.
Great actors, with international reputation.
have In the past frequently visited Washington,
but no name stands cot more prominent IN
local theatricals than does the name "Jake.
Budd." OF him 1t may truly be said: "0one,
but not forgotteni"
On the Fourteenth street side Of this block
were several houses, including those of Henry
Ulke the Capital Bicycle Club and the Bureau
Of Statistics, before mentioned.
The reputation Of mucli Of this area Was
ruined by the Civil war. and only very few
WHILE and though In recent years 1t was re-
gaining its good name, pot We all must admit
that the Government Is to be congratulated
upon putting the Department Of Commerce
Building here and undoubtedly greatly adding
to the beauty Of the city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-25
Continued from Ninth Page

# the United States Bureau Of Statistics. just
this side lived Henry Ulke, artist, and between
the two was later erected the Capital Bicycle
Building. Returning to the left Of the pic
ture, and above the oxford, will be seen the
carriage factory of Andrew Joyce, which gave
way for the Commerce Building.
Mr.. LIE Lancey Gill, who lived not far from
this neighborhood, gave the writer his recol-
lections as to who resided or kept business In
this area between the years 1874 and 1884.
Beginning at the cornor Of Fourteenth street
and going west he mentions Charles Harsh, L.
Esberg, over whose place DR.. White, the chiropo-
dist conducted his Business; then came Fleisch-
mans place and the ONCE of william w. Gould.
broker.
A r the west end of the block, now occupied
by the Oxford Hotel were several brick
dwellings which were ultimately combined for
hotel purposes. At this point the grade was
raised IL or more feet, as may be seen by look
ing down the areaway close to the corner build
ing. Old-timers familiar with the locality say
that the MI for q distance hereabouts was
considerable and was established during "Boss''
Shepherds regime.
Al sos, on the Fourteenth street side Of this
block was John NJ Perreards restaurant known
rs the French Castle. This Is the same Per-
reard who later conducted his business ut 1905
T. street. At the northwest corner of Four
mis- Mullany'S saloon The proprietor Of this
restaurant had large patronage. induced by
his pleasant personality. among whom was q
certain cabinet oficer who made this place his
Liquid" headquarters. He had formerly been
o newspaper man and had o host Of friends
among the members Of the fourth estate, and
when o close acquaintance came to town, the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-25

Wen talk about 1t later" said BERTHE, who
never lost hope.
THE rain had ceased, and the setting sun
- flooded the river with pale gold, and BERTHE
was walking In the garden with his host, when
from somewhere above them came the faint
hum Of an airplane engine. Presently he saw
the machine circling and disappearing behind
the black crown Of Quarry Wood. He heard
an exclamation from the man at his side and
turning saw Arts face puckered In grimace
Of annoyance and doubt
whats the mattera" he asked.
"I'm wondering" said Art slowly. "They
told me next week :. why no, I'm foolish"
It was dark. The butler had turned on the
lights and drawn the blinds when they went
indoors again, and it was not difficult for BERTHE
to realize that something had happened which
was very disturbing to his host. He was
taciturn, and for the next half-h scarcely
spoke, sitting in front Of the fire gazing into
the leaping flames and starting at every sound.
Dinner, a simple meal, was served early. and
while the servants were clearing away the two
men strolled into the tiny drawing room.
Whats the trouble, Lomer?"
Nothing" said the other with q start.
"only-"
At that moment they heard the tinkle OF .
bell, and Art listened tensely. He heard the
parley of voices in the hall, and then the foot
man came
There's two men and lady to see you, SIR"
he said.
Berthe saw the other bite his lip
"Show them in," said Art CURLY, and o second
later q tall man, wearing the leather coat and
helmet of an airman walked into the room.
"Marshami What in hell"
The girl who followed instantly claimed
Berthe Claude's attention. She was slim and
dark, and her face was beautiful despite the
pallor Of her cheeks and the tired look in her
eyes. The second Of the man visitors was
hardly as progressing; squat, foreign looking
individual with o short-clipped beard, he was
wrapped to his neck IN an old fur overcoat,
and his wild looking head was bare.
whats the great idea?" he asked.
There's been trouble" said the tall man
eill1ily. "The prince has had another offer, He
has sent some Of the stuff, but he won't part
with the pearls or the diamonds until you pay
him half Of the money you promised. This II
Princess Pauline Dimtroh, the princes daugh-
ter" he explained
Art shot an angry look at the girl
Say, see here, young lady" he said, II sup
pose you speak English?"
She nodded.
"This isn't the way We do business in oM
country. Your father promised"
MY father has been very precipitate," she
said, with the slightest Of foreign accent, which
was delightful to Berries ear. HE has taken
much risk. Indeed, am not sure that he has
been very honest in the matter. Il Is very
simple for you to pay. If he has your money
tonight"
Tonight" doomed Art. '.How can 7 net the
money for him tonight?"
HE Is in Montreal" said the girl. I'VE have
the airplane waiting"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-25

He rolled back the cotton wool and revealed
six magnificent stones.
'"That one?" said Mr.. Lomef, taking the
largest between his finger and thumb why
that's worth $1,000. And II you offered me
that sum for it, I'd think you were q fool, be-
cause the only safe way Of getting emeralds Is
to buy 'em so per cent under value. reckon
that cost me about"-he made q mental calcu-
laton-"four hundred dollars"
Bertie's eyes shone. On emeralds he was
something of an expert, and that these stones
were genuine, he knew.
"You wouldn't like to sell it for $400?" he
asked carelessly.
Art Lomer shook his head
mo, sir. I've gotta make some profit even
from my friends! III let you have 1t for o
five hundred"
Bertie's hand sought his inside pocket
mo don't want paying now what do you
know about emeralds anyway? They might be
q clever fake Take 1t up to town, show it to
an expert"
"In give you the check now"
ANY time will do
Art wrapped up the stone carefully, put 1t In
q small box and handed It to his companion
That's the only one I'm going to SELL" he
explained as he led the way back to the dining
room.
BERTHE went Immediately to the small secre-
taire, wrote the check and handed 1t to Mr.
Lomer. Art looked AZ the paper ana 1rowneo
"why, what do I do with this?" he asked
"Ive got no bank account here. All my moneys
in Express Checks"
'In make 1t pay bearer" said BERTHE oblig-
ingly.
Still Mr. Loner was dubious.
Just write o note telling the president, or
whoever he is 10 cash that little bit OF paper.
hate banks anyway"
The obliging BERTHE Claude scrubbed the nee
essary note. when that was done. BERTHE came
to business, for he was q business man.
Can come IN On this Jewel deal?"
Art Lomer shook his head reluctantly.
"Sory, Mr.. Staten, but that's almost i'm
believe in straightforward dealing When you
ask to come in on that transaction, you're just
asking me for money!"
BERTHE made D faint noise Of protest.
"wen, that's q mean way Of putting 1t, but it
comes to the same thing. I've taken all the
risk I've organized the operation-and It's cost
money to get that guy out OF Russia-airplanes
and special trains and everything. I just hate
to refuse. you, because like you Mr.. Staten.
Maybe IL there's any little piece to which you
might take q fancy, In let you have 1t at q
reasonable price"
BERTHE thought for o moment, his busy mind
at work
what has the deal cost you up to now?" he
asked
Again Mr.. Lomer shook his head.
ut doesn't matter what it's cost me-M you
offered me four times the amount Of money
I've spent-and that would be O considerable
sum- couldn't let you in on this deal. might
20 30 far as giving you q small interest, but
wouldn't take money for that"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-12-11

Early this morning an ammonia
pipe in the refrigeration system at
Glotfelty's restaurant burst and with
in few minutes the fumes had per-
meated to every part of the establish
ment. A number of customers were
partaking of an early morning cup of
coffee which they finished drinking on
the pavement fronting the building.
A short time after the bursting of the
pipe repairs were begun and COM
pleted and the restaurant is now open
for business.
Miss Svea Anderson, head of the
music department of Juniata College,
Juniata, Pa, and an accomplished in
strumentalist, will be the weekend
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. D. Edward
Offutt, and will assist Mrs. H. A.
Loarditch at the organ in St. Marks
Lutheran church Sunday morning by
playing the prelude, the postlude and
accompanying Mrs. Offutt as she
sings the solo, "How Lovely are Thy
Dwellings," Rev. C. A. Shilke will
preach the third of series of inter-
esting Advent sermons.
A news story in the Sydney Post,
of Sydney, Nova Scotia, credits R. P.
Maloney, assistant general manager
of the Dominion Steel and Coal cor
poration, with being responsible for
installing new Edison safety electric
lamps for the miners of Caledonia.
The lamps formerly used were only
three candle power, whereas the new
lamps are thirty candle power. Mr..
Maloney until last year was vice
president and superintendent of the
Davis Coal and Coke company and
operated the Lindsey mine at Corinth,
w. Va, near here. He resided in
Oakland.