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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-20
SURVEY OF BANKING
PLAN OF CONGRESS-
Both Houses to Investigate
Financial Business as
.0utgroWth of Crash.
BY DAVID LAWRENCE.

Both houses of Congress are to make
o survey Of the banking situation OF
the country.
The House committee on banking
and currency is now investigating group
and chain and branch banking, but the
Senate Is about to- take up a wider
field. The Senate committee on bank
ing, of which Senator Norbeck Of South
Dakota is chairman, Is making Ia
vorable report to the Senate on the
resolution proposed by Senator Glass
of Virginia, which would inquire into
all phases of banking as well as the
use of Federal reserve facilities for
stock speculation.
This action is the outgrowth of the
discussion which followed the october
panic in the stock market and is the
climax of the long controversy waged
between some New York banks and the
Federal Reserve Board with respect to
collateral loans. Mr.. Glass announced
last Autumn that he wanted the Sen
ate to go to the bottom OF the Diff
Guilty. If possible, and that he believed
some curb on stock speculation with
brought about BY legislation. In other
words, Mr. Glass is insisting that the
power which the Reserve Board used
in trying to cut down collateral loans
should be matter of specific authority
II necessary.
II is not unlikely that the Senate's
inquiry will be broader in scope than
that of the House, especially since the
House is studying banking problems
In general, and the Senate is anxious
to find ways and means of strength
ening the Federal Reserve act as 1t
might relate to the so-called brokers
loans.
Investment and security trusts will
be studied, as will all phases Of bank
ing that relate to the trading in Sc
ctirities. The matters to be investigated
are so extensive that the Senate COM
mittee may sit during the Summer re-
cess, so that its report will be available
for the December session of Congress
1t is not intended by the House COM
mittee, either, that any action be taken
at the present session, and it is be-
lieved that the House committee will
seek authority to sit during the Sum-
mer months In various parts of the
United States, where testimony may be
gathered first hand.
The interest of both houses of Con-
greSs in banking arises not only out of
the speculative side as evidenced in the
October panic and its aftermath, but
the cries of distress from agricultural
regions about the weakness of country
banks. The growth in bank failures is
really the factor that is causing con-
gressional committees much concern,
and this, together with the constant
study that is being given the Federal
Reserve act and its operations, makes
the hearings inevitable.
It was hoped by the administration
that joint committee of both houses
might be appointed and much duplica-
ton avoided, but this was not approved
by the leaders of either house.
(Copyright, 193o)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-20
Births Reported.

The following births have been reported to
She Health Department during the last "a
hours:
Simon and Kathryn Klosky. girl
Carl G. and Florence M; Terry, girl.
Thomas Z. and Emelie NJ Neal girl
James and Laura L. McEvoy, girl.
NuGnZsSo ana Maria B. LanEla; boy.
Frank and Mary z. Milani. boy.
Francis 8 and Frances v. Gardner, boy.
Lawrence A. and Janet @. Matternes, boy.
George NJ. and Marie L. Rivera, boy.
Frances H. and Minerva Eyre, boy.
George c. and Jane z. Downs. boy.
RAYMOND M. and Edith L. King, girl.
Thomas H. and Myrtle j; Serrtn, girl.
Joseph 8. and Nellie Bladen, girl.
Anderson and Elsie Williams. boy.
Charles and Lucille Jackson. girl.
William r. and Anna B. Paige, girl.
Jessie and Louise Ford. boy.
William l. and Marie C. Brown, boy.
Shelton e. and Grace e. Kifby, boy.
Garfield and Lucille Hawkins, boy.
Rudolph and Clementine Austin, girl
Arthur and Helen NJ. Fields, girl.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-20

The picture is more or less marred
by a type Of comedy that isn't so
pleasing, and as q whole does not
reflect high credit upon its director,
who happens to be Malcolm st. Clair,
maker Of many delightful pictures.
An imposing list of names outlines
the cast and includes Dorothy Sc
bastain, Benny Rubin, Cliff Edwards
and Karl Dane. Five melodic song
hits are interpolated with an all
right cowboy chorus. But Montana
Moon" is not exactly mellow de-
light.
The Palace stage program. as the
vaudeville is termed. comprises
Color Rhythm" q Loew presenta-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-20

such drastic measures and admits
she Is in the right. The two then
agree to spend the remainder OF
their days together happily and
honestly.
Bebe Daniels, who takes the part
of Gertie, speaks several sentences
throughout the play in fluent, un-
mistakable American-French. Ben
Lyon, as Jimmie the crook, talks like
q tough, but looks like gentleman.
The acting of both, however, Is
smooth and entertaining through
out.
An amusing animated cartoon, a
news reel, a Grantland Rice Sport
land comedy, and an amusing short
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-20

less hampered throughout, and
through no fault Of her own. The
story concerns the cratic romantic
tendencies of a rich ranch owners
daughter, who doesn't like the ways
of high society and seeks a mate
among the cowboys. who happens
to be John Mack Brown, a chap
with q smooth Southern drawl.
John doesn't take so well with his
young wife's merry friends from the
great metropolis, which makes her
want to QUIT. Although rugged in
character. he has background Of
native sincerity that wins her ad-
miration. and in the long run he
wins her back.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-20

reel talking picture, with singing and
dancing, complete the program.
g. s. 8.
Montana Moon"
Palace Feature.
0NEONTANA MOON" the Metro
AVA Goldwyn- Mayer picture at
Loew's Palace this week, smacks
strongly of the theme of THE Great
Divide" Of years ago, save that the
noise of small artillery in its play
upon erring humanity is missing.
Joan Crawford, its popular star.
who does a brilliant tango with
Ricardo Cortez for one Of its pleas
ing numbers, seems to be more or
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-20

ton from the New York Capitol
Theater, with Dave Schooler and a
galaxy Of supporting artists, includ-
ing a ball-manipulating marvel,
Serge Flash: June Carr, cute song
the Chester Hale ballet girls, sup
plemented by the Hearst Metro
tone News, organ selections by
Charles Gaige, short reels and the
Palace Orchestra to round out the
Easter program.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-20

merlng lOVen-
n ess " htc h
makes each pic
ture of Miss
Bennett seem
more dazzling
than the one
before. Indeed,
we're 1t not for
the fact that
Harry Richman
is on stantly
pres Sc n I, one
might e "a silly
forget that he is
the star in this
picture.
And that Is
not to say that
Harry Is bad.
Tie lent Of oil
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-20
Putin on the Ritz"
CoIumbia's Beauty Film.

~ONSIDER the lilies of the
field-take each and every
one of them-take the most
~ perfect you have ever seen
and see If it has one-quarter
the beauty that Is Joan Benefits,
now clarifying Putin on the Ritz"
at Leow's Columbia.
Leading ladies may come and go,
brunettes may outshine blondes, but
no illumination thus far in cinema
history has that effervescently SHIN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-20

Stanley Buckell of Reading. England.
who built an airplane for $S5, has Just
been granted q pilots license.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-20
BED Room PIECES

One Of the simplest and most
charming ways to acquire a
Colonial Bed Room is to
choose the pieces one or two
at a time. Pieces are priced
separately for you to do this.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-20
elders
Smart and .COlOrful

The new elders are com
Portable, smart and col
orful-a suggestive
few are quoted
below:
Green and gold striped
Glider with tufted seat
and back, floral
motif ............ sl6.7s
Glider. pale blue and or.
ange stripe, tufted
seat and back. sos
Two tone green striped
Glider with floral motif,
upholstered
arms. ............ $24.S
Comfortable Glider uphol.
stored in orange
and gold and black, s29.7s
Others Up TO sos
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-20
Leonard
All.Steel
Refrigerators

The new gray or green crinkle
finish refrigerators are ready
at Mayer & Co.-the first
complete all.steel, all.
performance ice re.
frigerators shown
here.
Leonard Gray Top
Icer, 5O.lb....... $3.50
Two door Gray
Leonard Front Icer $4,000
Leonard Ice Chests, 50.lb.
capacity ........ sl7M
50.lb. FrOst.Steel gray
crinkle fnish.... 5000
75.lb. Ice Capacity Leonard
Frost.Steel $50. $4,000
lOOlb. Ice Capacity Leon.
ard Frost-steel... $500
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-20

Parking Service
Park your car without cost,
at Otis Garage, 62l ID ST.,
while you shop at Mayer
& Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-20

Let linoleum aid You with
your Spring decoration.
Here you will find the new,
smart patterns at standard
prices. Ask for estimates.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-09-27

A fine old Swiss inn soon was
found. The Tinymites all looked
around the ground that spread on
every side. My. what a pretty spot.
The front view pleased each Tiny's
eyes. Huge mountains lowered up to
the skies. Said Scouty. what a
dandy place to climb when we get
hot.
"Of course you Tinymites all know.
the higher in the air we go the cooler
1t is bound to get. I see To- way
up there. But. now let's get our
share Of sleep so in condition we can
keep. Course, If you'd rather hike a
bit, Ill join you. I don't care"
ooh, mol" replied the Travel Man.
"All that ] need to do is can your
little faces-then I know that up to
bed you're bound. Each n of you
looks real tired out and rest will help
you most, no doubt" And so they
went to bed and soon they all were
sleeping sound.
Next morning when the sun was
high among the white clouds in the
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-09-27

sky the Travel Man cried. "Fleyl Get
up! It's after half past nine. I've
let you have a good long rest and now
it's time that you are dressed. I've
ordered a dandy breakfast and I'll bet
1t will taste fine"
They dressed and ate and then
went out to once more take a look
about. The Travel Man then sal,
well boys. let's take another ride,
To Emmental we'll quickly go. You'll
like that little town. I know" He
jumped into an auto. with the TIMES
by his side.
They reached the pretty town. with
ease and found twas noted for it,
cheese. Up to . cheese house they al
went. Say. I would like some
cheese" cried Clowny. Then q friend
ly man said. Come right ini" And
in they ran. He served them each q
great big slice and said, Eat all you
please"
THE Tinymites have more fun In the
cheese shop in the next story.)
Copyright, 1890, NEA Service. Inc.)
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-05-31

hated him for it, but I said if you
told me he was telling the truth, the
treat would be on me. And then
he suggested the ride. I think Joe's
pretty nice sometimes, Mary Della"
And you thought he was lying?"
Mary Della asked, ignoring this last
remark Well, since he's spread
ing the story, I might as well tell
you the truth. 1 did write that
note. was the girl on the Cheshire
road the night the woman was
murdered, and that letter he found
was from the fellow that was with
me. Did he say anything about
him?"
"He said you were double
crossing cheater or something like
that" Olga admitted reluctantly.
"But didn't pay any attention to
that, May Della"
"It'S ali right, Olga. I don't care
what Joe Speaks says about me. He
got you of and spilled the beans so
you would talk it around the shop
and give me a bad name. But I've
been through too much lately to
care about little thing like that.
Joe Speaks was the cause of the
whole thing so far as my getting
mixed up in it was concerned. He
stood me up on a date, and the
other fellow came along and we
went for a ride. But that's another
! story"
0LGA hesitated. will you come
~ in and eat lunch with me,
Mary Della" she pleaded. Mall be
glad to see you and Well be able
to talk"
"Sure I'll go in," Mary Della said
after moment. But let's don't
talk about Joe any more. He's
ancient history with me-"
Now there are two stories to tell
about Tuesday night, and as the
action Of both took place at about
the same time, it is difficult to de-
eide which to relate first. But
while they are both interesting,
either will keep for a few minutes,
and I'll begin with Timmy's pro-
posal to Miriam.
Miriam was in her South Main
in the mirror when someone
knocked on the door. 1t was Jimmy,
Jimmy in his best and slickest, and
wearing his broadcast smile.
want to come out for a little
ride, Miriam?" he inquired in a
tone that suggested it really wasn't
important whether she did or didn't
I'VE won't be long. I've got to get
the car back before 10:30."
Miriam had come in from work
only few minutes before and had
had no supper. But such invita-
tions were rare in Miriam's drab
existence, and she had not forgotten
the exhilarating experience of her
previous ride with Jimmy.
Can I go like am, Timmy?" she
asked sweetly. 1--WE won't get out,
will we?"
mot unless you want to-" he as
sured her. "Just little ride and
:. maybe We'll stop on the road
a few minutes. That's ALL"
The suggestion was not lost on
Miriam. She slipped into her coat,
gave the new hat an affectionate
pat, and locked the door of her
room.
Ito Be Continued)
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-05-31
CHAPTER TH1RTY-THREE

MARY DELLA went to the shop
1Vx Tuesday morning feeling very
much as if she had been condemned
to life imprisonment for her limo
cent part in the Red Mask murder.
The only suspect the police had ia
kent into custody she herself had
eliminated. The mystery grew deep
er. her cwn life more complex.
There was nothing to do but go
on always under that awful weight,
always hoping for relief from the
terrible strain. always meeting new
and more unbearable problems.
But bad she been able to fore
see the developments of the next
t1irty-sir hours she would have
known that there is no night so long
but that it ultimately must give way
TO the bright light of day. Within
those thirty-six hours the murder
of Salila Hicks was to be solved defi-
nitely and finally. and the Red Mask
vas 70 stand before her Invested OF
his mask and prepared to pay the
penalty for his crimes.
During the better part of the
morning, Mary Della'S mind was oc-
cupied with thoughts OF Rohf
and their last conversation. Shg
done her best to bring him
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-05-31
CHAPTER THIRTY-TWO Con
tinued.)

tinued)
XXTHEN Mary Della entered the
w police station a little before
O'Clock that evening, with the C. E.,
Inspector McMullen was leaning
against the grating before the desk
talking to the officer on duty. He
led them to a large room on the
second floor, saw that they we're
seated, and went out again.
He's going to bring Woman in
and ask him if he's ever seen either
of us before" the G. E. explained.
Look him over good and make up
your mind if he could have been the
fellow in the red mask on the
Cheshire road that night. You'll
have to think fast, because he
won't be in here but minute"
Thinking fast is what I've been
doing nothing else but for weeks"
Mary Della declared.
She had hardly finished speaking
when the door opened again and
the detective entered with a tall,
shallow-chested individual who
looked as if he hadn't been shaved
in months.
Recognize these people?" the
detective asked.
Nav" he drawled. What they
in for?"
Suddenly the detective whipped
something out of his pocket and
slapped it over the mans eyes. It
was red mask.
Look again." commanded the de-
tective.
THAT don't help none" Woman
declared truthfully.
"All right, that's all" McMullen
put the mask back in his pocket
and led his prisoner out into the
hall, pulling the door shut after
him.
TINE C. E. turned to Mary Della
Il expectantly. Whats the YER
dictP"
Mary Della smiled, snickered and
finally laughed outright.
IF he's the Red Mask, I'm your
grandma" she declared. Hes at
least five inches taller than the man
I saw on the Cheshire road. He's
thin; the Red Mask was a little
heavy. This mans got a little color
in his cheeks; the Red Masks face
was white, as white as that wall
there. Oh, he's impoSsiblep
Anyway" said the C. E., trace
of disappointment in his voice, 1--WE
know now we've got to look some
where else for the murderer"
But where?"
I'm sure don't know. But may
be well think of something when we
get together Wednesday evening.
You haven't forgotten about the
conference. have you?"
Hardly" Mary Della replied. 'I
WONDER" she added, ''if We could
meet in this room instead of at my
house. I'm not afraid of this place.
now that I've been in it. And
you see. I haven't told my folks
anything about my part in the mys-
terry yet. and I'd just as soon not
worry EN-"
I think that's a much better
plan," the C. E. agreed, "and
now -"
The detective entered and held
the door for them as they passed
out.
Its no good, Mac" the G. E.
said in an undertone She's posi-
tive Woman isn't the man."
The detective uttered something
under his breath. WELL" he said
aloud, We've got plenty on this
bird to keep him out of trouble for
a while anyhow. Come again when
we've got more customers"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-05-31

The last evening they were to be together
Meriem sat out a dance with Baynes under the
tropical moon bathing the veranda. She had
been listening entranced to his stories Of Lon
don and Paris all like fairy-tales to her fasci-
mated ears. After short silence he drew closer
and bent his lips close to her face. He put MS
arm about her and she did not draw away. i
love you'll" he whispered She not reply.
Tel me- he said, THAT you retufa my love"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-05-31

The girls clear, beautiful eyes looked straight
into his. She was far too unsophisticated to
guess what he was driving at. She laughed
merrily: NO. he was not my brother. Korak-
was just Korak!" and again she broke into a
gay laugh as she realized that never before had
she attempted to analyze the relationship that
existed between herself and Korak. The Hon.
Morrison said no more. But he thought Of GER
tain luxurious apartment he owned IN London.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-05-31
Ito Be Continued)

Several evenings before the house party dis
banded. the young Englishman again referred
to Meriems story of her life in the jungle. There
was one thing he wanted definitely answered be-
fore he committed himself to the plan he was
considering. who was Kolak?" he asked
Meriem laughed: Il used to think he was an epe
but now know he is a MAN" she answered,
with emphasis on the last word. "A white man?"
persisted Baynes. WAS he
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-05-31
BY Blosser
By Crane
By Small
Cowan

His lips had almost touched her when vision
of Eorak sprank, like miracle before her eyes.
She saw Koraks face she felt his lips hot
against hers and then for the first time she
guessed what love meant. She drew gently way
from Baynes. Let us wait" she said Il am
too Young to Parry. The Hon. Morrison was
perfectly sure he had not mentioned marriage.
GOOD night" she said. ana left him. Baynes
lighted cigarette blew The smoke toward the
moon, and smiled.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-05-02
Benefit of Home Owning

The new home is not unlike the first
watch possessed by small boy. The
watch is probably of the one-dollar va
riety, bought by some thoughtful uncle
or father with the thought that it
would probably crash on the sidewalk
within few days. But the mental eff
feet of that watch upon the boy is not
in ratio with its intrinsic value. Now
he can tell people what time it is
now he is an important person-he
has become somebody.
How much more does home owner
ship mean to the average grown-up
boy! He is somebody in his commu-
nifty from the moment he moves into
this home of his own. He is consult
ed about the new street paving and
begins to take an interest in other
civic matters. The new home has
aroused his ego. It has made him a
better citizen in the community in
which he lives. 1t is mark of thrift.
Washington Post.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-05-02
Proper City Planning
Seen as Good Business

More than 800 American cities now
have city-planning commissions and
zoning regulations, according to fig
ures published in the American Arch
itect.
The rapid growth of the city-plan-
ming movement, which got its real
start at the beginning of the present
century, is due to the business man
and property owners realization OF
the fact that money put into well-kept
parks, pleasant streets and beautiful
buildings is not an extravaganza but
an investment, the architectural mag
azlne observes.
seven the intelligent remodeling of
single house may raise the standard
of an entire neighborhood," it says,
pointing out that the difference be.
tween profitable and Improbable rental
of either home or business property
is often dependent upon the attrac-
tiveness of its surroundings as well
as the features Of the building itself.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-05-02
Community Advertising

Industry and commerce ceased long
ago to ask if advertising pays. The
presence in all towns and cities of
whatever size of chambers of COM
merce, boards of trade and other
bodies. a part of whose function is TO
sing community praise, testiies that
the value Of public advertising is
equally demonstrable. 1t Is helpful,
no matter how haphazardly or incom-
pletely projected. When put upon a
sound, thoroughly businesslike basis,
when a city is advertised as inten-
sively as commodity reaching out
for world markets, results are aston
ishing.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-05-02
TornTu11rrit,l
" " Buildinq'
States Awake to Needs
of Beauty ON Highway

Oh beauty on HIGHWAY
In the past quarter of a century
new roads have destroyed the beauty
OF picturesque countrysides. All at
tention has been given to utility, and
none to beauty. While highways have
made the forests and open country
available to millions of people, they
have probably done more than any
thing else to destroy the attractions
OF the country through which they
pass. And close on the heels of the
road builders come the outdoor adver-
Using companies with their hideous
billboards.
In the next % years highway con-
struction doubtless will continue at u
rapid rate, but in all probability spe-
cial emphasis will be placed on beau
tification. A highway commission will
no longer be allowed to cut through
beautiful section of country and
leave that part which is most notice
able to travellers defaced with scars
and broken ground. The problem has
already been taken up in a number
OF the states. New Jersey plans to
replace each tree removed in widening
its roads with two new trees. Con-
necticut has undertaken to plant
rambler roses, woodbine and honey
suckle vines over newly graded slopes.
Massachusetts is credited with having
set out 10000 trees along its state
highways. Michigan and Indiana
plant evergreens along their road
ways, and similar practice has been
adopted in California.-Washingto
Post.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-05-02
Alive to Benefit of Trees

In the last three years $4,000 trees
were planted in New Hampshire. The
offer last year of free trees was large
ly responsible for the years total ex-
ceeding that of the three previous
years combined. Boys and girls I'M
der sixteen were allowed 250 trees,
and those between sixteen and twenty
one were given 500 trees.
This number of trees would plant
a solid block Of 400 acres, and if prop
erly cared for, would yield 100000
board feet of white pine lumber in so
years.