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Evening star., 1930-12-12


service test, but LAUDER passed at the
top Of the list, and consequently was
chosen.
At the time the Commissioners an
nounced that they would use the Civil
Service eligibility list for selection of
District employees, fear was expressed
that this might result in the appoint
ment Of non-residents Of the District,
In discrimination against those who are
residents. At that time DIR. Luther H.
Reichelderfer,s y president of the Beard
Of Commissioners, said great care would
be exercised TO see that no discrimina-
ton occurred.
No Appointments Under Order.
Up to date there have been no ap-
pointments made under this order Of
the Commissioners.
Mr.. LAUDER, who will take ONCE jan
uary 3, was born in 1894, in Ulster
County, N. Y. He served in the-United
States Army as second lieutenant In the
Signal Corps from 1917 to 1919. Before
and since the service he has been en-
ployed by the Underwriters Laboratories
and the National Board Of Fire Under
with flre departments. His recent work
has been in training men for field In
spection duties for the Underwriters.
Chief Engineer George 8. Watson Of
the Fire Department said today thai
the decision to select the new FIRE mar
shall by civil service tests was based on
desire to obtain some one thoroughly
qualified by engineering training and
experience to cope with the many intri-
cate problems Of fire prevention work
now confronting city fire departments.
IN a g..
been confined to trying TO keep rubbish
away from under wood steps and
kindred activities, and that while these
are important there are dificult tech
nical problems that come up requiring
the services Of . competent expert.
Evening star., 1930-12-12
|JEWELRY ROBBERY
SUSPECT IS CAUGHT
Man of Many Aliases Wanted
In Toledo Believed Local
Thief Also.

Sought by police of Toledo, Ohio, since
May. 1929. in connection with q $780,
600 jewelry robbery and the shooting of
two men, and believed to have partici-
pated in q number Of local burglaries,
Benjamin Myerson, alias Joe Berger,
alias Joe Jacobs, alias j.. w. Bertson,
alias Edwin Fox, alias D. Cohn, So
years old, was held under SIS, 900 bond
in Police Court today pending the ar
rival of officers from the Ohio city.
Three Ohio warrants have been served
ON Myerson, charging him with robbery
and assault with intent to kill.
Myerson was arrested Saturday at
Fourteenth and Z streets by Policeman
j. L. Rinker after fourteenth precinct
police had issued q lookout for him
in connection with o series of robberies
in the Cleveland Park district.
Grand Jury Indictment Claimed.
The man, according to police, was in
dicted by Toledo grand jury in 1929 on
charges of robbing @ store of o quarter
Of a million dollars In jewels May Z,
1929, and with assault with intent to
kill. Karl Irwin, the jeweler, was shot
through the mouth. MyerSon, police
said, is also charged with assault with
intent to rob Irwin, and with shooting q
Toledo mans eye out upon another oc-
cas!on.
Myerson admitted, according to Capt.
Z. j. Kelly, being arrested in Los An
geles last year. and boasted that he
Jumped" a $4,000 bond after paying
''flxers" $12,500 to get him out of jail.
The man reported that he had lived
at q local hotel since June. Kelly said
that he admitted participating in two
local burglarieS and is suspected Of
having taken part in many more here.
He was charged in Police Court with
breaking into the apartment Of Miss
Agnes NARROW, SOFA Tilden street, and
removing $3.50 worth Of jewelry.
A complete set Of burglars tools is
said to have been found in his hotel
rooms. His automobile carried North
Carolina tags at the time of the arrest.
The lining Of the front door had been
cut and large revolver, wrapped in .
towel, had been inserted into the pocket.
Rinker said the handle of the revolver
protruded from the pocket as II it had
been placed in readiness for use.
A man who gave the name of Michael
Goldberg Of New York, whom police
designated as q friend of Myerson, was
arrested at the same time and Is being
held without bond for investigation.
Prison Sentence Alleged.
Capt. Kelly declared Myerson was
sentenced to- serve o year and q day
in Leavenworth Penitentiary after be-
ing convicted in District Supreme
. Court in 1918 ON o grand larceny
charge. He also served time In Mich
igan State Penitentiary for . crime
committed in Detroit, according to
Kelly.
Michael Kehoe, assistant District at
torney, announced that due to the Seri-
ousness of the charges in Toledo WASH
ington would waive claim on Myersor's 8
person. Daniel s. Ring, his attorney,
represented the man in the hearing
before Judge Ralph Given.
Evening star., 1930-12-12
ARCHITECTS FAVOR
BAN ON B|LLBOARDS
Local Chapter to Support
Any Plan to Cleanup
Nearby Roadsides.
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-
portrayal of these unsightly scenes
around the approaches to Washington
Many women came to Mrs. Lawton after
the meeting, which was held at the
x. w. G. A, and volunteered to act as
committees of one in using the stickers
which the American Civic Association
Is circulating In the campaign against
the btlboards particularly The Stickers
are reminder that the user "favors
products not advertised on the land
scape." s-a-..ss-l-
Coleman Jennings, president Of the
Associated Charities, who was also a
speaker at the meeting, spoke on THE
Adventure Of Social Service" and urged
t1at young people should be taught the
JOY OF giving themselves to this service
MRS. Lawton is leaving washington
next week to make similar SURVEYS of
ROADSIDE conditions In other sections of
the country. Before her departure she
VIII describe the distressing conditions
anectlng the Washington entrances at
the luncheon meeting Of the Wonen's
National Press Club next Tuesday at
the Willard Hotel, one of the few hotels
IN washington that has refrained from
landscape advertising.
Meanwhile, Miss Harlean James, ex-
ecutlve secretary Of the American Civic
association, Is going ahead with plans
20 present the campaign purposes before
the civic groups of Washington and
nearby Maryland and Virginia.
s. Nearby Road Is CIuttered.
Again she stressed today the Inn
portance Of public cooperation in the
removal Of illegal" signs racentIy
erected on private property without the
consent of the owner. Many such siens
are cluttering the highways and are
more numerous within close proximity
to the District line.
She urged that residents and asso-
cations cooperate with the highway
omc1als OF Maryland and Virginia in
their efforts to tear down these signs
especially in Arlington County. Va.
much headway IS being made in this
direction. '-'-'
The Star yesterday sent a photos.
rapher out along the beautiful stretch
OF road known as the Langley road.
tnat leads through the Virginia hills to
Cnain Bridge. He discovered worknen
cutting down trees on one point of the
road to erect huge billboards that add
70 the conglomeration of signs that
arc ady are cluttering up this scenic
highway. Most of these billboards ~
was learned, were erected when it was
announced that the Virginia Legisla-
ture would act to restrict the erection
OF roadway signs.
Evening star., 1930-12-12
!C0NFESSES THEFT
OF MILLIONS FROM
LOAN INSTITUTION
Continued From First page.l


termined until exhaustive audits had
been made.
The confession bearing Beesmyer's
signature said he made the statement
without coercion.
II said that since he became manager
Of the association nine years ago he
had had full charge Of its records, In
cluding all entries Of deposit, all loans,
and al Withdrawals.
The confession said:
IT farther state that throughout ali
Of the above period / have, without the
knowledge or consent of any Of the d.
rectors or offlcers connected with the
association, falsified and altered to the
extent Of several million dollars the
books, entries and records of the asso-
citation. further state the difference
between the actual amounts deposited
and the amounts as shown by me TO
have been deposited was used BY me
personally without the knowledge or
consent Of the directors or officers.
II further state that / falsified. the
records Of the North American Bond
q Mortgage Co. and the Guaranty
Holding Corporation and misappropri-
ated large sums Of money belonging 10
said institutions for my own personal
uses"
Native Of Hollywood.
Beesemyer is q native Of Hollywood
having been born in the film capital
In 1885. He attended local schools and
the Southern California Business Col
lege. In 1908 he married Matilda w.
Fisher. He is the father of one son,
Elmer G. Beesemyer.
Entering the banking and finance
business Immediately after completing
his studies, Beesemyer began to special
iSe IN building and loan association
work in 1921.
A civic and social leader Of Holly
wood, Beesemyer Is member of many
clubs.
The Guaranty Building a. Loan AS
sociation operated in Hollywood, Los
Angeles, Beverley Hills, Santa Monica,
Pasadena and Glendale.
Evening star., 1930-12-12
FACES GANGSTERS
LACKING NATURALIZATION PAPERS
Labor Department CO-operates Quietly With Crime
Suppression Agencies-Capone Is Citizen.

prominent pineapple e-and-rod" men Of
New York and other large cities.
The work is being pushed by the
new Labor Secretary, William N. Doak,
but was initiated by his predecessor,
now Senator Davis Of Pennsylvania. It
Is one of the quiet ways for Federal
cooperation In the suppression of crime
which the department found usable
without infringing on States rights.
But the more afiiuent racketeers, Doak
pointed out, can and do combat depor-
tation with the most expert legal
maneuvering., They do not step up and
ask for the free ticket.
incidentally, the number one man on
Chicago's famous list Is apparently not
among those entitled to Government
financed travel. The best information is
that Al Capone did take the oath 10 up
hold American laws.
Evening star., 1930-12-12

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would not want him To sit as a Jury
man on questions affecting the public, -
Danziger said.
His background is such that It is
doubtful whether, in a conflict of in
terests between the general public and
the power concerns. he would be in a
position TO do full justice to the public "
Garssud testified yesterday that
Hecht had recommended him for gene
eral manager of the New Orleans Dock
Board. He said, however, he did not
know OF Hecht's connection with power
interests.
Danziger also questioned Garsaud's s
administration Of the dock board, con-
tending that while he was in ONCE the
board paid larger bills for electric power
p than IL should.
Chairman Couzens read TO the COM
mittee q letter opposing confirmation of
Garsaud from o. A. Cotton, Louisiana
State manager of the Hoover Campaign
Committee.
Not Criticism Of President.
ct do not wish this to be construed
as q criticism of the President, as /
am sure ne acted In good faith" Cotton
added.
A. L. Shusham, president of the New
Orleans Levee Board, told the committee
several members Of the Board OF Ad-
ministration Of Tulane University, which
employed Garsaud. were connected with
power interests
"Do you maintain that Tulane Uni
versity Is dominated by the power
Trust?" Senator Halves, Democrat, Mis-
souri,, asked.
mo-" Shusham replied.
John Mckay. general manager Of the
Beard Of Commissioners Of the Port Of
New Orleans, followed shusham.
Evening star., 1930-12-12
PUPILS GIVEN SERVICE

In an article in The Star on Tuesday,
In which was outlined the proposal tc
establish an experimental bus line for
the school children of Bradbury Heights.
It was incorrectly stated that at present
there are no public transportation
facilities" by which they may reach the
Randall Highlands School, more than
two miles away.
The Washington, Marlboro and An
napolis Motor Line, Inc, states that its
coaches provide l5-minute service on
the route which the Bradbury Heights
children might take to the nearest ex-
isting school.
Evening star., 1930-12-12
AIDING BICENTENNIAL
Ad Club Names Promotion Commit
tee of 80 Business Men.
Eighty advertising and business

Eighty advertising and business men
have been appointed to the George
Washington Bicentennial Committee
Of the Advertising Club of Washington,
according to F. Roger Miller. chairman
OF the committee. Mr.. Miller was
elected chairman Of the committee last
Tuesday and he has just completed the
personnel of the group.
Plans are being made now for the
scope Of the committees work in pro-
noting the bicentennial celebration 80
that a tentative schedule may be placed
before the body at It's first meeting, to
be held soon.
Evening star., 1930-12-12
TYRONE BANK CLOSED

TYRONE, Pa. December Il Cp.-
The doors Of the Farmers and Mer.
chants National Bank here were closed
today, and notice was posted that the
action was taken in the interests of
depositorS. A controller from Washing
ton Will audit the institutions accounts.
Otner banks Of the town we're not af-
fected.
Evening star., 1930-12-12
BY the Associated Press.

By the AASocIuteu Fress.
The Government is thinking of pre-
senting free tickets for ocean voyages
to certain gentlemen much in the public
prints.
The idea Is one more relief program,
extended primarily to benefit the neigh
bors of these candidates for foreign
excursions of the one-way variety.
II the Labor Department can find
among the country's notorious gangsters
some foreign-born who have overlooked
the technicality of becoming citizens
and swearing to uphold the Constitu-
ton and laws of the Nation they are
in for some inexpensive travel
To be sure that none entitled TO free
tickets get overlooked. experts of the
department are conducting biographical
studies. going over the life histories Of
Chicago's public enemies" and lists Of
Evening star., 1930-12-12
LEE 3. UVEKMANs
SENATOR 0VERMAN
DIES AT AGE OF 76
AT APARTMENT HERE

Continued From First Page.)
man Of the Senate committee to in
vestigate German propaganda and hi,
advocacy Of the espionage act are re-
minders Of the service he was called
upon TO render during the war period
Ranking Committeeman.
At the time Of his death Senator
Overman was ranking Democrat on
three important ommittees-Appropri
ations, Judiciary and Rules, Because
Of the length of his service, he had
served on 16 major COMMITTEES during
his senatorial career, including Military
Affairs, where he rendered valuable
service in the days when preparedness
was live issue.
Born In Salisbury, N. c., January 8
1854, Mr.. Overman was graduated from
Trinity College, North Carolina, in 1874
taught school for two years and then
became private secretary to Gov. z. B
Vance. He remained with Gov. Vance'E
successor, Thomas Jarvis, for one year
after which he resigned to begin prac-
ticing law in Salisbury.
Overman was a member of the North
Carolina Legislature in 1888, 1885, 1887,
1893 and 1899, during which time he
served as Speaker of the House. In
1895 he was the choice of the Demo-
cratic caucus for the United States SEN
ate, but was defeated. He was presi-
dent Of the Democratic State conven-
ton Inv 1900 and In 1911, presidential
elector for the State at large in 1900,
and was elected to the United States
Senats In 1908, to be reelected in 1909
He began his third term in 1914, when
he was the first United States Senator
to be elected by direct vote Of the
people Of his State. He was reelected
in 1920 and in 1925.
One Of Overman'S first acts on be-
coming Senator was to obtain an ap-
preparation for appointment Of COM
mercial agents to be sent abroad for
the exploitation and extension of Amer
lean commerce, especially cotton. From
time to time he obtained additional ap-
preparations for this work.
Interested in Education.
In the House of Representatives Over
mans work attracted wide attention.
He seldom made long addresses, but ex-
pressed his convictions eloquently, for
chilly and at times vehemently.
His interest in education endeared
him to the State. In 1885 he brought in
a bill for an annual appropriation for
the State university. The bill met keen
opposition, but the eloquence and tact
Of the legislator was successful and his
bill became law.
Overman figured in another hotly
contested legislative battle which CEN
tered around the leasing of the North
Carolina Railroad, in which the State
held majority of stock. The question
Of leasing the road divided the party.
Overman chung tenaciously to the policy
OF leasing, despite severe criticism Of
many newspapers. He finally won his
battle and was elected president of the
road.
Overman was a descendant Of Mai.
James Smith, who fought with the
American forces in the Revolution. In
1873 he married Mary p. Merrimon.
daughter Of United States Senator A, 8.
Merrimon. He was for many years a
member of the boards Of Trinity Col.
lege and the University Of North Caro-
lima, both Of which institutions honored
him with the IL. D. degree.
Evening star., 1930-12-12
Deceased Veteran Honored.

Posthumous award of the Distin-
guished Service Cross, has been made
to Braxton B. Harville Of Edgewater,
Ala, former corporal, 18TH Infantry,
october IS, 1918. The medal will be de-
livered to his next of kin, a brother,
Llewellyn B. Harville of Clinton, Tenn.
Evening star., 1930-12-12
President Names Army Cadets.

The President has appointed John
I,nnon, 2l21 New York avenue, this
city, and George A. O'C0nneIl. Fort
Leavenworth, Kans., cadets at large at
the West Point Military Academy, sub
tect TO qualifications at the.pntrance ex.
animation In March next.
Evening star., 1930-12-12
EXPECT AIRPORT REPORT

report on the subject of a munici-
pal airport for the washington metro
politan area is expected to be made at
9 meeting of the Interfederation Com
ference at the United States Chamber
OF Commerce Monday night. The meet
ing VIII be under the Craftsmanship of
Col. A. q. Barber.
Evening star., 1930-12-12
McFADDEN EXPLAINS BANK NAME.

Emphasizing that the Bank of United
States Is New York State bank
operating under the banking laws of
the State Of New York, and Is in no
wise connected with the United States
Government, Chairman McFadden of
the House Committee on Currency and
Banking today warned other countries
Of the world that they should under
stand this fact. ri
II want to make It perfectly clear
and definite" he said, "that the Bank
Of United States Is incorporated under
the laws Of the State of New York and
Is State bank AS a State bank, II
holds membership as a member bank
in the Federal Reserve system. It's
name originated when the charter was
granted to It to begin business on the
East Side in the City Of New York,
since which time 1t has grown from a
very small beginning to a bank with
assets in excess Of 5000. 100000, with
66 branches operating exclusively with
in, the limit Of the City Of New York"
Evening star., 1930-12-12
COMPOSITION CYLINDER
WILL Is PLACED ON FILE
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
DES MONIES, Iowa, December 12.--
A composition cylinder used in q re-
cording machine on which were repro
duced the spoken wishes of the testator
was among the wills on file In the Polk
County Court clerks ofice.
The will was dictated by Theodore
Mantz, Des Moines attorney, in 1919,
following an argument with friends as
to its validity. The cylinder also re-
corded statements Of witnesses.
Evening star., 1930-12-12
November Circulation
Daily :. 111,679
Sunday

DIsLIItt OF COIumbIa, S..
FLEMING kEWBOLD. Business MANAGER
OF THE EVENING AND SUNDAY STAR, does
SoIemnly swear that the actual number 81
copies OF the paper named sold and distrff5-
uted during the month OF November AID
1880, was as follows: No.
Evening star., 1930-12-12
NEW YORK MOVES
TO SAVE DEPOSITS
Bank OF United States Is
Closed With $1,500,O00
of City's Money.
BY the Associated d Press.

By the Assoela ted Press.
NEW YORK, December i2.-The City
Of New York moved today 10 recover
by legal action deposits of 1900, 900 In
the Bank Of United States.
After . conference Of city ofacials
yesterday, Mayor Walker directed Cor
poration Counsel Arthur J. w. Hilly to
exhaust every resource in the matter.
The bank has been closed by Joseph A.
Broderiek, State superintendent of
banks.
City Chamberlain Charles A. Buckley
revealed that the city had about $S,Ooo,-
600 in the bank within the last month.
but most Of 1t had been withdrawn to
meet current expenses.
The $l,500,000 is needed to meet a
$4,000. 900 issue Of short-term notes.
but other funds will be drawn on TO
carry over the emergency.
Post office officials said Sl64.927 In
postal savings was deposited in the In
stitution. but 1t is protected by 1920 0S0
collateral, secured by Government bonds.
The bank has no connection with the
Government.
Evening star., 1930-12-12
REPAIRS OF OLD lR0NSIDES
TO BE FINISHED IN JUNE
Rear Admiral Rock Reports Res
toration of Celebrated Frigate Con-
stitution Is Nearing Completion.

The work Of restoring the celebrated
frigate Constitution will be completed
next June, Rear Admiral George H
Rock, the Nays chief constructor, re-
ported to Secretary Adams today.
He explained the work remaining tc
be finished consists primarily Of interior
joiner work, the manufacture Of cordagS
for standing and running rigging, ths
design and manufacture of boats, gunl
and gun carriages, the installation OF
ground tackle and fresh water tanks
canvas work and the 1ltting out oi
storerooms, magazines and other spaces
below the berth deck.
He said $626. .781 As of the $645, 5,869 81
available for the work had been spent
Evening star., 1930-12-12
CAREERS NEARLY PARALLEL.

Overman's Death Three Months Be-
fore simmons Retirement.
BY the Associated Press.
The almost parallel careers Of the
two veteran Senators from North Caro-.
lima ended with today's death Of Lee
8. Overman just three months before
Evening star., 1930-12-12
NEW JERSEY MAN
NAMED TO SUCCEED
D. C. FIRE MARSHAL

Continued From First Page.)
Evening star., 1930-12-12
PRESIDENT ASSURED
SUPPORT OF W. C. T.U.
FOR REELECTION

Continued Prom First Page.)
Evening star., 1930-12-12
NEW FEDERAL JOB
ASKED BY BONNER
AFTER CHALLENGING

Continued From First Pase.)
Evening star., 1930-12-12

eribed and sworn 70 before me this
az Of December. .A.n 1880.
ID ELMER 2. YOUNT,
Notary Pu6iie.
Evening star., 1930-12-12
Less adiustments.. .................... III

Total Sunday net elrculat tlon... sci 0sl
Average net paid Sunday circulation Il7,0i2
Average number of copies for serv-
Evening star., 1930-12-12

" w W. - 80 I'UUB
Daily average net circulation. ...... III,siS
New Britain herald., 1930-04-10

revealed one problem caused by speakeasies when he was arguing in court over a verdict against Thaw obtained by a night club hostess.
 Washington - Boys and girls at the Hoover mountain school, Dark Hollow, Va, are to learn from stamps. Philip H.. Ward, Jr.. of Philadelphia has sent several thou sand of foreign issues to be forward ed to the school. He believes that children who collect stamps are moro proficient in geography, his tory and government.
 New York A diplomat is the clever and winsome Glenna Collett. Eighteen girls want to help defeat John Bulls feminine team, which is limited to 10. Who will weed out the Americans? q don't know; not l." says Captain Glcnna.
 Martin, Tenn. Wanted, some body to take the census in some IS lands in the Mississippi river. Double pay and boatfare. None of the 155 enumerators hereabouts will take the job. Most everyone knows why, says Supervisor Biggs, meaning that all federal employees, including rev cnooers," look alike on the islands.
 New York - Advertisements on refuse receptacles at street corners. William Schroeder, Jr., chairman of the city's sanitation commission, has
New Britain herald., 1930-04-10
Flashes of Life

By the Associated Press.
 New York - It's all work and no play for Senator Borah. Leaving for Europe Mrs. Borah said that as soon as congress adjourned the senator would go 10 Boise and rest. "The trouble with Mir. Borah is that he works too hard" she added "He has fairly worn himself out. He takes his pleasures sadly" The senator forgot to obtain q French visa for his wife's passport.
 London - Queen Mary is anxious to see the Prince of Wales married, and in this respect alone he has failed to follow her advice. He has confidence in her judgment on every other subject. So says a biography of the queen by Mrs. Charlotte Cav cndish. a coloncls widow.
 New York - In order to sleep un- disturbed by 30 night owls ringing doorbells some folks living in the west fifties have a placard over the doorway reading, This is a private house." Counsel for Harry K. Thaw