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The Washington times., 1930-12-17
JURY AWAITING
SMITH CASE

A motion for a directed verdict
acquitting G. Bryan Pitts, C. El-
bert Anadale and John H. Ed
wards. IT,, former F. H. Smith
Company officials. in the $5,00O.-
900 embezzlement conspiracy
trial, was denied by Justice Will
liam Hitz today in District Su-
preme Court.
Argument on the motion was
between Frank G.. Raichle, de-
fense counsel, and Neil Burkin-
shaw and Nugent Dodds. of the
prosecution. The defense sought
to have the court acquit the de-
PENDANTS on each of the four
counts in the indictment, which
not only charges a conspiracy to
embezzle, but also destruction
and concealment of records Of
the Smith Company.
Goes to Jury Tomorrow
The arguments began after the
prosecutions surprise move of
resting its case without submit
ting rebuttal testimony. After
denying the motion, Justice Hitz
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The Washington times., 1930-12-17
Edison Gets s
Dry Queries,
Replies

NEWARK, N. j., Dec. II
GN.S0 Answers Of Thomas A.
Edison to six questions on pro-
hibition propounded by the Anti
Saloon League Of New Jersey to
day were furnished international
News Service by James <.
Shields, superintendent Of the
organization.
The questions and answers are
as follows:
Question do you approve Of
the Eighteenth Amendment to the
Constitution Of the United States,
and if so, why?
AnSwer-Yes, it is a neces-
sary aid to permit practical en-
fOrcement of prohibition all
over the country.
Question 2-Has it helpad the
industrial and economic. side Of
America at home and strength
ened the industrial standing Of
our nation abroad?
AnSwer-YeS, and to a greater
extent than realized.
Tells of the Old Days
Question 3-In your judgment,
are children better fed, clothed
and educated since the coming
of national prohibition than they
were before?
AnSwer-In my Judgment I
would say decidedly yes. In
support Of this opinion and in
. this connection let me cite my
experience as a manufacturer,
which is similar to that Of other
manufacturers. On pay day be-
fore prohibition, hundreds Of
pale-faced women, ShabbiIy
dressed, some with faded shawls
around their heads, appeared
at our factory at West Orange.
They were waiting to get
some Of their husbands money
before he got to a saloon.
Within a year after the amend
ment, not a single woman ap.
peared. Surely we Americans
do not want a return to this
Continued on Page 2, Col. 81
The Washington times., 1930-12-17

this year, for the first time, the
Speaker entertained the President
in advance of members of his
Cabinet. The Longworth dinner
follows that of Vice President
Curtis for the President last week.
It has been the strict custom for
the President to dine first with the
Vice President, then the Secretary
of State, and, in order according
to rank, each member Of the Cabi'
net down to the Secretary of
Labor. This dinner closing the
season, the Speaker entertained.
What prompted this years shift
none of Mr.. Hoover'S secretaries
professed to know. Apparently
sit just happened"
Society Is Agitated
Be that as it may, it tremen-
dousIy agitated social circles in
view of the long fight the Nick
Observation-Disclosures waged
to have the Speaker of the House
recognized as the third ranking
official in the Federal Govern
lnent.
The Washington times., 1930-12-17
REBELS V|CTORS
IN GUATEMALA
Photo BY international

NEW YORK, Dec. IT UN.S0.
The" Guatemalan government
headed by Vice President Palma
has been overthrown and a new
provisional government headed by
Gen. Mauel Orellana set up in
Guatemala City today, according
to cable messages from the Guate-
malan capital received in private
business circles in New York,
The reports said the overthrow
of the Palma government was at
tended by heavy fighting between
Federal and rebel troops in the
streets Of the capital.
The number of casualties was
not known, but the minister OF
war in the Palma government was
killed in the fighting.
It was believed he personally
was directing the defense Of the
city.
The State Department received
a report from it's representative
in Guatemala City today stating
a revolution apparently has
started in Guatemala"
The message was sent by Will
liam j. McCafferty, second secre-
tary of the American consulate
there.
The Washington times., 1930-12-17
1913 BALLOT
POSTPONES
FIGHT FOR
A YEAR
Foreign Affairs Committee
Factions CuriousIy Split
Over How to Win Own Ends

The question Of American ad-
herence to the League Court was
buried in the Senate Foreign Re
lations committee today for an
other year.
BY the close vote Of 10 to 8,
the committee decided against
reporting the protocols to the
Senate during the Seventy first
Congress, which expires March 4.
The motion to postpone was
made by Senator Reed CR0 OF
Pennsylvania, and supported by
Moses (R.) of New Hampshire.
Capper (R.) Of Kansas, FeSs (Ro
Of Ohio, Golf (R.) of West Vir-
ginia, La Toilette (R) Of WiScon-
sin, Vandenburg (R.l Of Michi-
gan, Robinson (R0 Of Indiana,
and Shipstead F..L.) Of Mime
Sotas
kssa senator Walsh Absent
The nine who voted to report
were: Borah IFs.) Uf Idaho, chair.
man; Gillett CR.l Of Massachu.
setts, Swanson CD Of Virginia,
pittman CD Of Nevada, Robin
son CD Of Arkansas, Harrison
(D.) OF Mississippi, George Cd
of Georgia, Black CD Of Ala
banla, and Wagner CD Of New
York.
Senator Walsh CD Of Mon
tana, was absent.
The Washington times., 1930-12-17
RAIN Or SNOW
DUE TONIGHT

It's going to rain or snow to-
night-just which the Weather
Bureau is not quite certain.
The mercury dropped to Is de-
grees at 4:30 this morning. and
had climbed to % degrees by 10
O'Clock.
Weather bureau officials said
that if the temperature keeps go
ing up the promised snow will
turn to rain.
The storm due yesterday was
blown over to the East by pre-
vailing winds, but tonight's storm
is sure to arrive.
The Washington times., 1930-12-17
REC|TES TALE.
Of TUS6LE
FOR GUN
Accused, Cool on Stand, Gives
Detailed Account of Death;
Case Near Hands Of Jury
picture on Page 19)

Taking the witness stand in an
effort to save his life in Criminal
Court No. today, William j. Car
nell said that Louis Bush, local
bus line magnate, fired the bullet
on the night of october 6 that
caused his death two days later.
Carnell was called to the stand
after Frank Mahoney, who is In
dicted with him for firstrdegree
murder in connection with the
murder Of Bush, had told on the
stand, as did Carnell, that they
started out that night with o
loaded pistol to stage a hold-1p to
get some easy money"
Defense Rests, Case
Following the testimony Of Car
nell, the DEFENSE rested its case.
The Government offered no re-
buttal testimony. -
Prayers will be offered by the
attorneys this afternoon. after
which the arguments viii be
started.
Both Of the accused men adj
mitted that they planned a hold
Up on the night of October 6 in
the apartment of William H.
Mckay, indicted with them on
the same charge, and they got
from Mckay a pistol that fired
the bullet into Mr.. Bush's ab.
d1men at 10 o'clock that night.
Both Men Cool in Court
Both men were very cool on
the witness stand. Both said
that they had no intention OF
firing the pistol in connection
with the holdup they had
planned. Both admitted CARMEL
threw the pistol into the Po-
tomac River the day after Mr..
Bush died.
The accused men admitted
they "cruised" around Washing
ton looking for a prospect" to
rob when they saw Mr.. Bush get
into his car and start home in
front of the Plaza Hotel.
They said that they kept close
to Mr.. Bush's automobile in the
one Mahoney was driving until
they reached Dupont Circle. A
red traffic light halted the Bush
car there, but the indicted men
admitted that Mahbney drove by
the light to get to the Bush home
on Fulton Street before Mr.. Bush
arrived there.
Describes the Fight
Arriving there, according to
their statement, they parked the
automobile half block from the
Bush garage and Carnell followed
Mr.. Bush into the garage.
Carnell said that he pointed
the pistol at Mr.. Bush and told
him to hold up his hands as he
wanted his money.
He says that Mr.. Bush walked
toward him and he hit the bus
Continued on Page 2, Col. -
The Washington times., 1930-12-17
Will Probe
BANKING Conditions

A general investigation of bank
ing conditions world as well as
domestic-will be undertaken by
the House Banking Committee
soon after the Christmas holi-
days, it was announced today
by Chairman McFadden (R.) Of
Pennsylvania.
General bank failures in the
United States, the activities Of
International bankers, and the
World Bank for international set
Elements, will all be included in
the scope of the investigation,
McFadden said.
The Washington times., 1930-12-17
Clark Known AS
Dry Law Friend

Federal Judge william T.
Clark was appointed to his
post because he was an out
standing prohibition enforce
lnent candidate.
That was admitted by the
late Wayne b. Wheeler, car
Of the dry forces, in July,
1927. Mr.. Wheeler in a re-
port made to the dry bodies
declared:
"Our friends were back
of Hon. william Clark,
an outstanding prohibition
enforcement md | date.
The President finally
turned down Edges choice
(refering to Senator Edge)
and appointed Clark. 1t
will mean better enforce
ment there"
The Washington times., 1930-12-17
Flares Aid London
In Grip of Big Fog

LONDON, Dec. II Q.N.So
After a brief respite, fog regained
its hold on London today; shroud-
ing the city and environs in a
black pail. Weather experts said
it was the heaviest local fog in
several years.
Street traffic was slowed up
and flares were used to augment
the light of street lamps, which
blazed at full strength through
out the day. Buses threaded
their way through the streets
with flares burning front and
back. :.
The Washington times., 1930-12-17
Volunteers Group
Will Assist Needy

The Volunteers of America are
making plans to send Christmas
baskets to the homes Of many OF
the needy of the city.
Any person with toys, clothing,
food or money to donate to this
cause is asked to get in touch
with the Volunteers of America,
Room 514 Bond Building.
The Washington times., 1930-12-17
Musician, Blind Is
Years. to See World

LANSING, Mich, Dec. IT
Marvin jenkins, musician, today
was seeing the world after 25
years Of darkness.
Jenkins was born blind. Last
Friday an operation was per-
formed on his eyes, and yester-
day the bandages were removed
and Jenkins announced he could
see. s..
Three years ago he was mar
ried. Yesterday he saw his bride
for the first time.
The Washington times., 1930-12-17
Real Beer to Come
Back, Says Rupert

NEW YORK, Dec. II GN.S0.
Jacob Rupert, New York brewer,
today said real beer is coming
back some time.
Rupert said its manufacture
would give work to about 1000, 900
men, would bost the prices of corn,
rice, barley and hops, and should
pay the Government tax Of
about $150,0OO, 900 the first year
and $500 200, 900 yearly later.
The Washington times., 1930-12-17
Bethesda Man Held
In Va. as BigGnliSt

RICHMOND, Va, Dec. IT.
Charles A. Read, 72, of Bethesda,
Md, waived preliminary examina-
tion today and was held for the
action of the grand jury on a
bigamy charge.
It is alleged that Read mar
ried a WilliamSport, Pa, widow in
Richmond on September II. last,
when he had a wife in Akron.
Ohio. q. .-.I--.-
The Washington times., 1930-12-17
NaiUe HARVARD Scientists
Ask Why Earth Shivers

CAMBRIDGE, Mass, Dec. II
UN.SJ. Mysterious shaking of
the earth's crust, oscillations of
not over a couple of ten-thou-
sandths of an inch in either direc-
tion, have been recorded on the
instruments Of the Harvard Seis-
mograph station. A statement
says:
Beginning Sunday and reach
ing . climax late Tuesday, the
ground moved back and forth
rhythmically and constantly,
taking about six seconds to com
plete each swing. II does mos
The Washington times., 1930-12-17
SENATE WANTS
RELIEF DATA

In a desire to determine
whether President Hoover's legis-
lative relief program will meet
unemployment problems this win
ter the Senate today unanimously
adopted resolution, directing its
Appropriations Committee to in
teview all Government authorities
connected with relief operations.
The resolution, sponsored by
Senator La Toilette (R) of Wis
consin, requested the calling Of
Col. Arthur Woods, chairman OF
the Presidents Emergency EN-
ployment Committee; John Bar
ton Payne, chairman of the Red
Cross; Col. j. Clauson Roop, Dl-
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The Washington times., 1930-12-17

go over a couple ten.thOusandths
of an inch in either direction,
but even that represents tire.
mendouS forces at work to main.
tain such motion for hours and
days.
"TheSe oscillations of the
earth'S crust are called micro
seiSmS THAT is, microscopic
ShakingS). They have been OBJ
served from time to time by
SeiSmOgraph stations all over
the world. but years Of scientific
study have failed as yet to yield
q completely satisfactory ex-
planatiOR Of their cause"
The Washington times., 1930-12-17
CnysnOn's Son GiUes
Up in Check Case

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 17.-Rich-
ard M. Cannon, SO, son of Bishop
James r. Cannon, of the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church, South, sur
rendered to the sheriff here yes
terday.
Cannon had been sought for
several months for service Of five
warrants, three charging issuance
of worthless checks.
The Washington times., 1930-12-17
J.. s. TO APPEAL
JUDGE CLARK'S
DECISION
Dry Enforcement to Continue
as Heretofore Unless High
Court Sustains His Opinion

Disturbed by the ruling of Fed
eral Judge william T. Clark In
Newark that the Eighteenth
Amendment was never properly
ratified and therefore never be-
came part of the Constitution,
the Department of Justice plans
an early appeal in an attempt to
have the decision overruled.
The case is certain to reach the
Supreme Court, either directly or
through the Circuit Court of APP
peaIs. It is expected it will be
pushed so q final decision may be
obtained in the present session Of
the court.
The decision of Judge Clark
aroused widespread interest
The Washington times., 1930-12-17
Greene improves
After Operation

ST. ALBANs, VT, Dec. IT.
United States Senator Frank L.
Greene was recuperating today
from an abdominal operation per
formed at a local hospital yester-
day.
Senator Greene came here SUM-
day from Washington for the
ooeration.
The Washington times., 1930-12-17
Morrison Is SIUOrn
In as N. C.. Senator

Cameron Morrison, former gov
ernor. of North Carolina, was
sworn in today as that States
junior Senator, succeeding to the
seat vacated by the death of
Senator Lee s. Overman.
The oath was administered by
Senator George H. Moses (R.)
of New Hampshire, President pro
tenn, in the absence of Vice
President Curtis.
The Washington times., 1930-12-17
Legion Opposition
To EinStein Urned

LOS ANGELES, Calf, Dec. II
UN.SO The American Legion
today had been urged by DR.. A. D.
Houghton to oppose the landing
here Of DR.. Albert EinStein whom
he termed:
"a pacifist travelling in the
Euise Of . m hematiCiSM"
The Washington times., 1930-12-17
British Ship Seized
TnU as Rum Boat

NEW LONDON. Conn, Dec. II
Q.NS9 The British ship Mas
kinonge, alleged to be loaded with
LIQUOR, was seized by a Coast
Guard patrol boat off the Sea-
comet River in Rhode Island.
The patrol ship and the alleged
rum runner were due to arrive
today at Newport r. i
The Washington times., 1930-12-17
(Continued On Paae 2, Col. ~
LEGION HELPS POOR

Members of Jane A. Delano
Post, American Legion, will meet
at the home of Zaida Kibler, 1852
wyoming Ave. N. W., the hight
Of December 80, to fill baskets for
the needy and unemployed.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1930-11-06

Sam Root, Harry Clodfelteri
and Vic Heberlein are judges al
the election polls at Triple Springs
school house.
Tom Wurtz Is working at the A,
A. Edwards ranch.
John Wooden spent Sunday at
the C. S. Beightol home.
Dorothy Larkip was an over
night visitor at her grandmother's,
Mrs. j. C. Denis in the valley.
Miss Alice Johnson, teacher at
the Triple Springs school spent
Institute weekend at Bickleton
and at Yakima.
Nj. Simmelink Is on jury duty
this week at ,Prosser.
Alice johnson was a dinner
guest at the Fred Sinmelink home
Sunday.
The McBees of western Horse
Heaven We're Kennewick visitors
Saturday.
Lyle Simmelink and Kessler
Campbell came from Wenatchee
Saturday night for a visit with
friends and relatives They re-
turned Sunday afternoon.
There were about It's dancers
at our masquerade ball Friday
night, November z. Everyone is
welcome. Same place, same music
and eats-on November z.
Roy Larkin served on the cleo
ton board at the Highlands club
house Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Elliott and
Mr.. Younce of the valley visited
at the H. B. Simmelink home Sum
day.
Mrs. r. E. Larkin and Mr.. and
Mrs. H. B. Simmelink and family
spent Tuesday at the Fred Sim
melink home.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1930-11-06

Each bid must be accompanied
by a certified check payable to the
State Treasurer for five per cent
of the amount bid The right is
reserved to reject any and all bids.
If upon acceptance Of the bid, the
bidder fails and neglects within
ten days from such acceptance 10
enter into a contract and furnish
the necessary bond, the certified
check will be forfeited, cashed,
and the proceeds paid into the
Motor Vehicle Fund of the State
Treasurer. As soon as the bid
prices have been compared the De
rector of Highways will return the
certified check accompanying such
Of the proposals as in his judg-
ment would not be considered in
making the award. All other checks
will be returned after the contract
is entered into and the bond Civ
en-.
Plans and specifications are on
file in the office Of the county en-
gineer Of the counties in which the
work is situated; Daily Journal Of
Commerce, Seattle; Pacific Build
er and Engineer, Seattle; Associat-
ed Industries Of the Inland EN-
pire, Spokane; Associated General
Contractors of America, Spokane,
Portland and Seattle Chapter Of
fices; and the district engineers Of
the Department Of Highways,
where they may be inspected.
Plans and specifications may be
obtained from this office by depos-
iting $500 for each set Of plans
required to insure the return of
them on or before the day the bids
are opened. =.
SAMUEL J. HUMES, -
lO;16-11:6 Director Of Highways
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1930-11-06

Statement of the Ownership,
Management, Circulation, ETC.,
Required by the Act of Congress
of August "a, 1912.
Of Kennewick Courier Reporter,
published weekly at Kennewick,
Washington for October, 1880.
State of Washington, County Of
Benton, IS. 49,.
Before me a Notary Public in
and for the State and county afore-
said, personally appeared r. E.
Reed, who, having been duly sworn
according to law, deposes and says
that he is the editor of the Kenne-
wick Courier-Reporte and that
the following is, to the best of his
knowledge and belief, true state
ment of the ownership, manage
ment, ETC., of the aforesaid publ
cation for the date shown in the
above caption, required by the Act
of August "a, 1912, embodied in
section ALI, Postal Laws and Reg
ulations, printed on the reverse of
this form, to-wit:
That the names and address of
the publisher, editor, managing ed
itor, and business managers are:
Publisher, Kennewick Printing Co.,
editor and managing editor, Reed,
Kennewick, Washington.
That the owner is Kennewick
Printing Company, Kennewick,
Washington, all stock owned by
r. E. Reed, Kennewick, Washing
ton.
That the known bondholders,
mortgages, and other security
holders owning or holding per
cent or more of total amount of
bonds, mortgages, or other secur-
tiles are, none.
r. E. REED,
Sworn to and subscribed before
me this 3rd day of Nov, 1880.
(Seal) NELL O'LEARY
My commission expires Dec z,
1882.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1930-11-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Browning and
children of Richland' visited Sum
day at the r. Stone home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grin Beinhardt
and Esther May were Sunday din
ner guests of her sister, Mrs. M.
Simmelink.
Walter Edwards has been quite
i'll this last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. E. Larkin had
as Sunday guests Mr.. and Mrs. Y.
w. Bird and small daughter.
Miss Evangeline Ness spent the
weekend at her Prosser home and
in Yakima at Institute.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1930-11-06
LOCUST GROVE
Play Scheduled at
Locust Grove Nov. IA

Andy Gump is hot on the trail
of the Mogul diamond and is
certain he will have it located so
that Uncle Bins wedding can take
place as scheduled at the Locust
Grove Grange hall, Friday, Nov
enHber IA, at eight o'clock. How
would you like to see Vic Heber-
lein as Captain Katzenjammer?
The Wallets, the Gumps, Maggie
and Jiggs, and all the comic sec
ton, artists will be present at the
wedding of Uncle BIN and Mrs.
lander. It's a local talent play put
on by the Locust Grove Grange
members. Remember the date and
place and remember everyone is
welcome.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1930-11-06

Mrs. j. F. Conkle returned on
Wednesday evening from visiting
her sister, Mrs. John Harris in
Spokane. She also visited Mrs.
Sterling Ainsworth at Edge Cliff
sanitarnium and states the latter
is looking fine.
j. /. Griner of Long Beach Wis
tied at the E. r. Griner home from
Thursday until Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Webber
and Mr.. and Mrs. ]. J. Dwyer drove
to Yakima last Thursday. From
there the two latter went to Sc
attic by train. They have spent =
month looking after their inter-
ests here.
Rally Day was celebrated last
Sunday with q program called
Fishers of Men," There were al
so songs by the primary depart
ment and the Tri Mu class. r. S.
Mansfield, Rev. Noyes talked to
the children illustrating his talk
with fruit, grain, weeds, etc. The
collection was sent to the Board
of Christian Education. Services
will be held Sunday evening, Nov.
10, at 7:3O and Rev. Noyes will
speak on The Eighteenth Amend
ment."
A daughter was born early We'd
nesday morning to Mr.. and Mrs.
C. III. Berglund and has been nam
ed Mary Lou. Mrs. Berglund is a
daughter Of Mrs. George Stryker
and she and little Jimmie and Mary
Lou will be at the Stryker home
for the present.