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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-26
Y. W. C.. A. News

A music program will be presented
today at the Y. w. C. A., Seventeenth
and K streets, from 5 to O'Clock, when
the public is invited to attend.
The staff Of the Washington associa-
ton, with a group of former Y. w. G. A.
secretaries, will have as their guest, Sat-
urday night, Miss Elizabeth Wilson, one
of the pioneers in the Y. w. c. A. move
ment
A world fellowship luncheon will be
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-26
TELEPATHY CREDITED
FOR SAVING A LIFE
Brothers Need Of Blood Strangely
Felt by Hungarian omcial, Who
Answers Call"

BUDAPEST (NANA.). - Hungarian
believers in telepathy were given a
pleasant surprise by DR.. Adalbert
Kolarities, a government official.
While spending his vacation in Den
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-26

Many new hotels are being con-
Structed in Mexico for the accommoda-
ton of tourists
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-12
ILLUSTRATED BY HUGH HUTTON.

~ N 1920 Soames Forsyte. on the death
of his uncle Timothy proved that will
II which, but for the law against ac-
cumuations, would in course of time
- have nroduced such astounding re-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-09-11
EXPEDITION To
VISIT HOTTEST
SAHARA REGION
Cradle of Mankind Will Be
Sought in Most Dreaded
Part of Africa.

BIZ United Press
PARIS, Sept. 11.-Major Bernard
de Pontois, famous French pre-
historian" announced today that
he would lead an anthropological
expedition into the heart of the
Sahara desert this winter to make
important excavations in the region
of Tanezrouft, known as the "des-
ert of thirst"
Travelling in giant motorcars oper-
ated by oil burning Diesel motors,
Major de Pontois and his party will
leave Algiers- on Nov. "a, heading
straight south to the worst of the
Sahara.
His purpose is to bring back a
collection of prehistoric implements
used by the cavemen who Inhabited
what is now the Sahara some $4,000
to 10000 years ago.
Long before the book of Genesis
was written tribes of fierce cave
men lived in the Sahara.
Because of the frightful heat and
lack of water, few anthropologists
have dared to penetrate the heart
of the desert to obtain the material
which is known to abound there.
In the center of the dreaded
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-09-11
RADIO STILES
WITH ORATORY
IN VOTE RACE
Both G. O. P. and Demo
Gratis Take to Air in Con-
greSs Campaigns.

81 Scvipps- Hoteard Newspaper Alliance
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11-Cam-
paign for control Of congress is
reaching the stage where the OPP
posing factions are beginning to call
each other names.
For several weeks Republican and
Democratic national committee
headquarters have been exchang-
ing controversial statements over
the tariff and other economic sub
jects, intended chiefly for newspaper
publication.
Now the opposing parties are 60
ing on the air over nation-wid
hook-ups. The bitterness promises
to approach that of the 1923 cam
paign, although religion will not be
factor this year, except in isolated
instances.
Major General James G.. Harbord,
who since his retirement from the
army has become active in New
York politics, led off Monday night
With a radio assault on Tammany
hall Harbord's address was intend
ed to bolster Republican candidates
in Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia
and other states where vigorous
fights are in progress this year.
The Democrats are expected to re-
taliate on coast to coast hook-up
tonight, when Senator Pat Harrison
of Mississippi speaks over the CO.
umbia system. Harrison plans to
discuss the record of the Hoover
administration
Other Democrats, in answer to
Harbord, are expected to recall the
Harding administration, with its
Teapot Dome and department of
justice scandals.
Chief Democratic complaints
heretofore against the Hoover adj
r11inistration have dealt with legis-
lative and economic developments.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-09-11
Screen Stars Frozen ON
Pombadour Style Edict

her blonde hair in its present
fluffy shingle bob.
Mary Brian is one of the few
who is willing to lend a. willinf, if
hidden, ear to the proposal, but
the best Mary can give it is con-
sideration IF the idea jells.'
Mona Maris, black-eyed ArgenA
tine actress, had to have full
explanation before she committed
herself. Mona said the only POM
pador she ever had heard of was
"a lady in France who caused
quite a scandal some time ago."
Realizing how closely my
friends and the world follow my
year in fashion, I'll have to give
the question some deep thought
before answering" was the reac-
ton of Marie Dressler, long
haired comedienne.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-09-11

BIZ Times Special
HOLLYWOOD, Cal, Sept. IL
4 = The pompadour may be
"combing" back as the Retail Mil
linery Association of America has
. decreed, but most screen actresses
are unreceptive even if they have
the makings. ~
Charles Dana Gibson, they adj
nit, may have been the best Carl
caturist of a past generation and
a master artist, but his Gibson
Girl' ideal is relegated forever to
the limbo of forgotten things.
Fiji D'Orsay snaps those French
eyes so celebrated for their
naughtiness and says she'll keep
her softly waved chestnut bob.
Lois Moran is another Of the
standpat brigade and will keep
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-09-11

ton by defense attorneys for a
venue change from Superior Judge
Linn D. Hay.
Prosecutor Judson L. Stark is
asking an injunction against the
Capitol Trading Company, 46 North
Pennsylvania street, Room 220,
charging managers with usury and
with being public nuiSances. Amos
G. Haines, manager, and J. F. jan
sen, East Point, Ca, owner, are
named defendants. They are
charged in affidayits with usury.
Stark charges they are lending
money at 240 per cent interest.
Further hearing on the injunction
will be held at Danville, probably
next week.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-09-11

After crossing the Tanezrouft. the
'arty viii continue slowly toward
The Niger. gathering all available
material along the way.
In the massive volcanic Hoggar
mountains the party viii spend one
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-09-11

stopped in this hell Of heat" where
maddening mirages make the tree
less. lifeless region one Of the most
hated in Africa. For nearly 500
miles square the desert is without
water, life or trees.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-09-11
LOAN FIRM WAR .
SCENE SHIFTED
Defense Asks Trial Change
to Hendricks County.

Court fight of prosecutors to en-
join alleged loan sharks from oper-
ating in Indianapolis shifted to
Hendricks county circuit court,
Danville, today with filing of a mo-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-09-11

desert OF thirst, or Tanenouft, the
expedition viii undergo severe hard
ships for three days to obtain
meteorological, magnetic, electrical
and geological observations.
Never before has an expedition
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-09-11

month where many prehistoric ruins
are known to exist.
The major hopes his expedition
may be able to bring back proof that
North Africa, and not Asia. was
the cradle of mankind.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-02-22

The greatest attention and respect
was paid by the nobility and gentry
present to his elegant father, who is
one of the most accomplished men
in Europe, conversing with fiuency
and address in several languages"
Idol of London
Having made conquest OF the
provinces Bridgetower returned to
London. His first appearance was at
the famous Drury Lane theatre. Seats
were sold at a record price and thous-
ands were turned away. The King,
the Prince of Wales and. hundreds OF
the nobility were present.
This performance was another trl-
umph. The Post Advertiser said: He
gave the utmost satisfaction in his
performance" and the London Chron-
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-02-22
Soulful Brown Eyes
Attwell

After studying under Attwell
and Haydn, the famous composer,
Bridgetower went to Dresden to see
his mother, taking with him letters
OF introduction from the Prince OF
Wales, to the highest musical circles.
He was now approaching manhood
and is described as being, Of medium
height, with dark complexion; dark
brown curly hair; soulful, brown eyes,
and rather broad nose.
Personal Admiration Of Beethoven
He took that centre of German cul-
ture by storm, and was introduced by
Prince LichnoWsky to Beethoven. The
great composer fell into raptures ov-
Continued on page 81
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-02-22

icle: "He performed with great taste
and execution"
The wonderful Negro boy became
the idol of the music-lovers of Lon
don. Invitations from the highest in
the land poured in on him and his
father. At the Handel ConcertoS,
held not long after, he was the CEN
tire of attraction.
No composition, however intricate,
seemed difficult for him. On May
%, 1905, when great concert was
given for him under the patronage
of the Prince Of Wales, he conducted
the orchestra as one paper said, with
the GOODNESS and the spirit OF q
Cramer to the establishment of all"
Cramer was the leading conductor OF
the period.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-02-22
For Him, Beethoven Composed the Fam.
Gus Kreutzer Sonata but, Angered Over
the Interest of His Sweetheart i'm the
VioIinist, Later Refused to
Dedicate 1t to Him.
By ]. A. Rogers.

coded him. The first engagement was
at Windsor Castle, where he had been
commanded" to play before King
George the third, the royal princes,
and the court Again the young Ne
gro genius scored complete triumph.
The Prince of Wales, a great music
lover, was so delighted that he invited
the Bridgetowers as his special guests,
and took the lad under his protec-
ton. The prince had a private or
chestra CT his own, and Bridgetower
was made one of its members.
He gave many private recitals for
the prince and his friends. He was
often at court, and the close friend
ship between him and the Prince
of Wales continued after even the
latter became England's ruler.
Friend of Prince of Wales
Many who sought the Princes IA
vor used to approach him through
Bridgetower. There is on record a
letter from DR.. Crouch, the composer,
to Bridgetower, which reads in part:
"As I find that you are frequently
in company with the Prince Regent
could YOU do me the favor to mention
my oratorio to His Royal Highness
In the me -.ntime, Bridgetower's
triumph in public continued. At Bath,
where he appeared few months al.
ter his arrival in England the record
price of five guineas seat ($26) was
paid. A guinea at that time, was
worth about ten times its present
value.
The Bath Morning Post, December
8, 1899, said:
"The young African prince, whose
musical talents have been so mucn
celebrated, had a more crowded and
splendid concert on Sunday than mas
ever been known in this place.
There were up to $50 persons pres
.ent and they were gratified by sucn
skill en- the violin as created general
establishment as we'll as pleasure.
"Ruzzuin (noted violinisD was en-
raptured and declared that he had
never heard such execution pe1ore'
not even 1rOIll HIS lIlcilu, i1o NA0.SN'
who was, he thought, much inferior
to this wonderful boy. The father
was in the gallery, and was SO mucIi
affected by the applause bestowed on
his son, that tears Of pleasure and
gratitude flowed in profuSion. The
profits were estimated at 200 guineas,
many pe.sons having given i've gull
meas for each ticket"
Acclaimed by Critics
Another Bath paper, the Chronicle
said of another recital:
"The amateurs of music in TINS
CITY received on Saturday last at the
New Rooms, the highest treat mag.
Unable, from the exquisite playing OF
Master Bridgetower, whose taste and
execution on the violin is equal, per-
haps superior to, the best professors
of the present, or any former Gay
The Ccvent, Room, ReceSses and Gal
ery were thrcnged with the very best
company and scores went away WITH
out being able to procure a hearing.
"Those who had that happiness
were enraptured with the astonishing
ability of this wonderful child for ne
is but ten years old. He is mulatto'
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-02-22

IN green Bridgetower
was one of the most
dazzlingly brilliant musicians
of all time. Kings and
princes, great composers and
art lovers, social leaders and
even his rivals, all alike fell
under the charm of his play
ing.
Admission prices that would be
considered very high even in present
day pugilism were paid to see him.
He was the private musician and
personal friend of King George the
Fourth of England; Beethoven, the
greatest composer the world has ever
seen, wrote a sonata for him and
used him as an accompanist, and
Samuel Wesley, famous organist and
hymn composer. wrote of him with
most enthusiastic praise. When he
drew his bow across his instrument,
he so affected his hearers that he
seemed more a miracle than man.
The great violinist was born in
Biala Poland in 1889 of an African,
father and a German, some say a Pol
ish. mother. His father. who was
known as 1.-The African Prince" was
himself of the most accomplished
men of his day being an excellart
musician and linguiSt.
Instant Success
Most men have had to struggle
long and hard to achieve fame. Not
SO with Bridgetower. With him it was
instantaneous. He began his career
in Paris when he was not yet ten
wears of age, and from the moment
he took up his bow in public ne be-
came famous.
To that concer. had come the musi-
cal elite of Paris, attracted by the
story of this little colored pupil OF
Giornovichi, of whom the papers had
been speaking. Bridgetower'S execu-
ton exceeded all reports, and ms
audience went wild over him. Ihe
Mercury of France said:
"a remarkable debut which mas
greatly interested the music lovers Oh
Pairs, is that of the young Negro from
the Colonies, Mr.. Bridgetower.
'Mr. Bridgetower has played sew
eral concertos with clearness. ease,
an execution, and even sensibillty,
which it is very rare to find in one
SO Young Che is not yet ten). HIS
genius, which is as true a. it Is pre-
ocious, is one of the best responses
that one can make to the philosophy
of those who would deprive others OF
his color of the opportunity OF dis.
tinguishing themselves in the arts"
Conquers Paris
Salon after salon in Paris now
fought for the honor of hearing and
entertaining him. His father became
one of the most eagerly sought after
persons in the French capital, while
young George won success after sue
cess.
Plays for King George
The two next went over to England,
where BridgetowerS fame had pre-
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-02-22

Jack was sentenced to one year and day,
but was released on bail. At all times he was
Swallowed even to the point Of annoying the
priyacy Of himself and his wife. Once on
short trim, officers demanded adnittance into
thelr state-reem before they were dressed
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-02-22

Jacks mother was greatly worried over his
treatment at the hands Of his prosecutors.
Jack was depressed by the sight of his moth
er, who constantly pleaded with him not TO
60 to prison. She preferred his death 70
prison term ut the hands Of his enemies
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-02-22

Goaded by this unhappiness Of his wife and
his mother, Jack finally made daring escape
from America by impers0nating member OF
RUDE Fosters Giants He successfully pursued
the plan into Canada, where he, with his wife,
escaped to Paris, France.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-02-22
SIs i,sats lsi'sasssst

sbortIv after Jacks marriage with Lucille
Cameron. he was arrested on the charge OF
violating the Mann act. It was frame-uP
as the law was not in effect at the time JACK
was said 70 have violated IL. Nevertheless, ne
consented to the unjust procedure
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-02-22

Continued on page 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-05
Personal Taxes and Tags.

Although nearly a third of the au-
tomobiles in Washington were rated as
worthless" under the personal tax sys-
tenn of securing new tags, the innova-
ton of collecting taxes through this
method has been marked with success.
Estimates vary as to the increase of
revenue to the District, but 1t seems
assured that a material gain has been
made. Under the old system it was more
or less Of a hit-or-miss proposition for
the owner when he was Valuing his
car for personal tax purposes and there
was little or no check-up on his valu-
alton. Some persons probably paid too
much; but many paid too little. With
the new plan in operation the motorist
must now pay his personal tax at the
same time that he secures tags, this
procedure resulting in an accurate and
impartial valuation of his car for the
taxes collected.
While the results of the new system
have been gratifying to the municipal
government, the fly In the ointment, as
far as the tax payer is concerned, Is
that he is forced to great inconven-
fence in settling his account. A journey
to the District Building, a long wait in
line and delay at the windows is his
portion under the new arrangement
Some time ago it was suggested that
the matter could be as easily and salts
factorily handled by the municipal gov
eminent u bills and TAGS were mailed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-05
Tie New Wet Party Plan

The other day, in discussing former
Senator Bruce's proposal for a conven-
ton to consider ways and means to
effect the modification or repeal of the
Eighteenth Amendment, The Star sug-
gested the possibility that a new
political party might result from such
an aSSemblage, contingency never to
be ignored in this country. Now it
appears that this possibility is quite
conceivable, indeed is actually being
advocated. At private dinner given
the other night in New York by one
of the foremost and most definite op-
ponents of prohibition, attended by the
seventy-five directors of the Associa-
ton Against the Prohibition Amend
ment, the idea of new political or
ganization was definitely advanced.
speaker, identified with the Republican
party in Western Pennsylvania, not
only launched the new party, in theory
but gave it a name. 1t is to be called
the Liberal party, and it is to be com
prised of all who desire to combat no
only prohibition but every form o.
religious dictation now menacing the
United States"
According to tentative plans, brough
forth and agreed UPON at the dinner u
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-05

New York, q national convention Of
the association will be held in Balti-
more at a date in the Spring to be
later set. This will be the first national
gathering Of the association, which was
formed several years ago. At it Will
be considered the project for a new
party. Nobody can now foretell the
outcome.
New-party creation is favorite in
door sport in America. Some day an
enterprising historical researcher will
compile record of the independent and
special political movements begun In
this country, and the list will be long
one. Some of them have gained the
position Of actually putting candidates
in nomination for the presidency who
have received electoral votes Most OF
them have died aborning. The three
tailors of Tooley street, of British fame,
have nothing for compactness and spon-
taneity on American political party
starters.
There is something rather appealing
about the idea of liberal party based
upon the '1et us alone" principle-ap-
pealing to certain type. The inclusion
In the slogan of the immediate call of
the word religious" is somewhat unfor-
tunate. 1t has implications that may
initiate against full lineup of the OBJ
jectors to things as they are. And
moreover there is a possibility that
thereby the real objective of the pres
ent movement may be obscured.
The A. A. p. A.-AsSociation Against
the Prohibition Amendment-can not
expect to get all anti-prohibitionists to
leave their present parties and Join the
new one, if it is started. For even the
ardent wet is apt to be more intent upon
being regular in his party affiliation and
action than upon having his way in the
matter of repeal or modification.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-05
Assessment and Taxation.

Despite the Governments great pur.
chases of valuable real estate in down
town Washington and the subsequent
loss to the District of revenues from
taxation of this land, Washington's
real estate assessment continues to grow
by leaps and bounds. The figures fol-
the fiscal year 1891, which begins next
June, as given by Assessor Richards
show that the Capitals taxable real
estate Is valued, for taxation purposes,
at $l,212,0o0, 000-an unprecedented
total.
The figures reflect a healthy growth,
for the increase over the preceding
fiscal year amounts to nearly $30,000,-
600. The increase in assessments. how
ever, becomes even more striking by
comparison with the figures of 1928, the
year that real estate assessments were
based on full value instead of two-thirds
value. In 1928 Washington real estate
was assessed at $723, 10000. The in
crease during the nine fiscal years in
cluded in the comparison has been
nearly half billion dollars.
There was $36,0O0,0OO worth of new
building in Washington in the last
calendar year, 1929, this figure bringing
the total cost Of new building here in
the seven calendar years since 1928, in
elusive, to about $349, 100000. The diff
ference between this sum and thea in
crease in realty assessment in the nine
years, including the fiscal year 1881,
can be generally attributed to increased
property values.
Increase in Washington's real estate
assessment, plus an increase in the tax
rate from $1.30 in 1928 to $1.70 In 1880,
has more than doubled revenue from
real estate. In 1928, the real estate
tax yielded approximately $4,000, 900.
In 1880, the real estate tax yield will be
$l9,907,0 900. In 1928, the Governments
contribution to the expenses of District
maintenance amounted, under the CO.
40 method Of appropriating, to $40, 1872
09S. In 1880. the Governments contri-
button, as placed in the table in the
hearings on the 1880 appropriations bill,
amounted to an estimated total of So
$4,000, including as United States con-
tributions proportion of miscellaneous
revenues now credited, under the lump
sum, to the District of Columbia.
If in 1928, with Washington real
estate assessed at about $723,OO0 900,
the United States saw fit to contribute
more than $1O,OOO,OOO, the amount of
the Federal contribution in 1881, with
a real estate assessment of $1,212 ,O0O,-
600, should be raised proportionately.