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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-10
'BACK-TO-D|STR|CT'
BODY FAvORS VOTE
Association Urges Capital
Be Given National Rep
reSentation.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CLARENDON, Va, January 10.-Any
State may contest the constitutionality
of the retrocession act of 1916, by
which the territory lying south OF the
Potomac River, originally part OF the
District of Columbia, was coded back
to Virginia, j. Cloyd Byars, attorney for
the Back to- the District Association,
told that organization in a formal re-
port last night.
The association went on record as
favoring national representation Tor the
citizens Of the District.
The report of Mrs. Byars states, in
part:
IF the Virginia Legislature, now III
session, wants to do the graceful tnlng
in connection with the Federal Govern
ment's celebration of the 200th ami
yersary of Washingtons birth, it will
cede back to the Government the nttle
strip of territory dedicated by wash
tngton and jefferson and donated by a
patriotic Legislature in 1888 AS site
for the Nations Capital.
Prom that time to 1916 Arlington
County and the City of Alexandria were
a part of the Federal CITY,. Since the
act of retroceSsion, in 1916, Virginia has
been exercising a de facto authority
the constitutionality of which has al
ways been questioned but never passed
upon by the Supreme Court.
The plans of the Federal Government
for the development of Washington
metropolitan area and the parking ana
Identification of the south bank OF the
Potomac from Mount Vernon TO Great
Falls, including the approaches to the
Memorial Bridge, have precipitated
complications that were not anticipated
when this retrocession act was passed
and makes it highly important to the
county, the State of Virginia and the
National Government that the constitu-
titonality of this act be determined once
and for all time. This is the chief OBJ
iective of the Observation-Disclosures
movement.
IF. however, the present Legislature
will appoint a commission to negotiate
with the Federal authorities, looking to
a return of Arlington County to the
District, without Alexandria, We will
make no fight for the establishment
Of the original District lines, which, II
successful, would include the City OF
Alexandria and bring that. with Ar
lington County, back into the District.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-10
CLEANING CLASSIFIED
AS TRADE IN OPINION
Holds Retail Firm Entitled to Seek
$4,000 Damages Under Anti
Trust Act.

The retail cleaning and dyeing bust
ness is a useful calling in the COM
munity and by many it might be said
to be necessary one, declared Justice
Frederick L. Siddons of the District Su-
preme Court in a memorandum opinion
filed today in which he holds that the
Dieners Cash & Carry Cleaners. Inc,
Is entitled to prosecute its suit for
$500 900 damages against the Vogue Dry
Cleaning Co., the Atlantic Cleaners &
Dyers, the Ruber>sein Cleaning Co. and
officials OF these companies for alleged
conspiracy in restraint of trade under
the Sherman antitrust law.
If what the plaintiff charges" says
the justice, Gin its declaration against
the defendants is true and the alleged
conspiracy should be carried out, it
would result in its being driven out of
the business or calling in which It is
lawfully engaged. This, it seems to the
court, is one of the evils aimed at by
the act in question, and if damages are
suffered by the plaintiff as result OF
the alleged conspiracy. i'll violation OF
the act. It would seem that it may seek
the remedy which the act affords"
The court overruled a demurrer filed
by the defendants. in which they
claimed that the cleaning and dyeing
business does not fall within the pur-
view of the Sherman act. The court
bases his opinion on the Standard
Oil case opinion in the United States
Supreme Court. and holds that the
business constitutes trade or COM
merce" within the meaning of Section
8 OF the Sherman act, although admit
ting that 1t is a close question.
The Sherman act authorizes the COL
lection of damages totaling three times
the amount of actual damage proved
TO have been sustained by a business
through conspiracy on the part OF its
opponents. The amount of damages, If
any, will have to be passed on by a
jury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-10
FRENCH GIVE VIEWS.

PARIS. January 10 (P).-France Is
unable to concede naval parity to Italy
as a basis for negotiation of Mediter-
ranean pact of non-agression, but off,
cial circles do not feel too much i'm
portance should be ascribed to the fact
The French foreign Office authorities
believe that the entire subject of sea
strengths should be settled from the
standpoint Of the security needs oil
each nation Naval parity as sucn Is
held to be a doctrinal question OF pres
tige only.
Nevertheless hope for a general pact
of non-aggression in the Mediterra-
mean as a prelude to any agreement
which the London conference may
evolve appeared considerably dimmed
today. 1t was stated, however, that
the situation was not hopeless and that
a way might be found out OF the dlfh-
Guilty.
1t was learned here that italy had
frowned upon the idea OF broad treaty
of mutual guarantees and instead had
voiced preference for strictly
Franco-Italian accord, without partlcl-
patton OF Great Britain and Spain.
AS understood here the Italian idea
Is to have a two-party pact which
would include, first. settlement OF
various questions arising from the bor-
ders of Tunis and Tripoli in North
Africa, and, second, a dual pact OF
friendship and non-aggression covering
the North African problem.
Breakdown Of Franco Italian nego-
tiations for a preliminary agreement
was not believed to weaken chances for
success of the London conference. 1t
was believed that when Italy meets
Great Britain and the other naval pow
ers in the British capital she will see the
need for bringing Spain and Great
Britain into the proposed naval reduc-
ton agreement.
The general discussion at London. 1t
is expected, probably will mollify the
italian viewpoint.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-10
DEFENSE COMEDIES
LEROY BRADY WILL
BE HELD FOR JURY
Continued From First Page.)

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dwelled at length on the fact that Leroy
had studied at Kansas City school, is
an expert automobile mechanic, and is
said by Herman to have dabbled in
chemistry.
In the meantime, M. Hampton
Magruder Of Marlboro, a former States
attorney, chosen as chief of defense
counsel yesterday, expressed the belief
that his client was innocent and would
be found not guilty if taken to trial.
Magruder said he never would have
become associated with State Senator
Lansdale G. SaSscer and Frank M. Hall
in the defense of Leroy had he not been
certain the young mechanic was vic
tim OF an injustice. He said in taking
the case. he had told other members
of the Brady family he would decline
to represent "either Herman or Leroy
II there was any foundation for their
guilt. I made a fair check-up and
feel warranted in saying that in my
judgment neither had anything to do
with this crime"
Magruder sharply criticized the
authorities for the matter in which the
case had been conducted. He declared
1t was terrible" that Leroy and Her.
man had been held in Jail nearly a week
without being formally charged.
Cites Legal Possibilities.
Pointing out he had been advised that
Herman had been promised immunity
from prosecution If he testified against
his brother, Magruder indicated he
would fight such move. THE plan"
he said seems to be to place the re-
sponsibility on Leroy. Immunity from
prosecution, I am advised, has been
pledged Herman If he will give aid and
assistance in making Leroy the goat,
but you know courts have something to
say about immunity promises
Leroy was charged with the murder
Of Herman's wife in a warrant sworn
out by Frank P. Prince, a Prince
Georges County officer Authorities
said warrants charging the Staying of
Mrs. Brady's brother and sister probably
would be issued later.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-10
FAILED, LOVE PALED,
MARIA WALLED, JUAN JAILED
Music Doesn't Entice Fower-Suitor Invades Sweet
hearts Bower.

custom when he appeared to awaken
Maria early on her saints day to the
strains of Las Mananitas." and when
she refused to get up after a half hours
singing and stunning, he became in
cenSed.
While the police do not interfere or
dinarily with the serenaders, they do
take a hand when the situation de-
mands, for which reason Juan is now
in Jail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-10


in connection with the making of the
treaty of Versailles, this ship carried
American representatives to European
conferences.
All members of the American party
joined democratically last night i'll the
affairs of the large ship, not single
cabin OF which is left unoccupied. Al
though provided with a private dining
room in the suite once occupied by
President Wilson, Secretary Stimson
and Mrs. Stimson took their meals in
the dining salon with the others. Sec
rotary Adams spent much time on the
bridge, while Ambassador Morrow and
Senators Robinson and Reed circulated
about the smoking room, chatting with
fellow passengers.
Official credentials for the party were
revealed to have been sent aboard the
ship just before its sailing. These were
locked in the ships safe. The docu-
ment signed by President Hoover en-
powers the delegates to negotiate. con-
clude and sign any treaties or conven-
tions or other acts adopted by the con-
ference"
Clear skies gave way to heavy fog
after while and it became necessary
for Capt. A. B. Randall to reduce speed
and take the bridge himself for per-
sonal watch. The ships siren frequent
ly was sounded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-10
ITALIAN-FRENCH RIFT HOLDS.

ROME, January 10 [P).-Italy and
France will go to the five-power Naval
Conference at London. converting jan
uary 81, with problems particular to
themselves unsettled, and the lines of
disagreement in their viewpoints drawn
more definitely than at any time be-
fore.
Publication here of the gist of the
French note Of January TO the Italian
government disclosed that the Paris
government rejected the italian propo-
sition of naval parity, fundamental
Italian thesis for further negotiation.
1t was made known that the foreign
ministry regarded the French reply as
rupture of negotiations which have
gone on for many weeks between the
two countries. The failure, whether
momentary or permanent, gave rise TO
doubt of success in this capital about
that part of the London naval program
especially affecting France and Italy.
The official attitude generally was pes
SimiStic.
There still is possibility that an
agreement may be reached when Dino
Grandi. italian foreign minister, meets
AriStide BRAND. French foreign min
lister, at the meeting of the League
of Nations Council, at Geneva in a
few days. But the decided tone of the
French note is taken here as preclud-
ing any such settlement.
The impression in Rome since re-
ceipt of the French note is that the
French idea is not in accord with the
true spirit Of disarmament.
Italy proposed naval parity to France.
but left it to France to name any limi-
tation she saw fit, to which Italy would
adjust herself. 1t was stated here that
France, rejecting the Italian proposals,
once more postulated her idea that
limitation of ornaments should be done
individually by different nations. who
then would agree to keep within the
limited program they themselves fixed.
Italy believes in a relative limitation
agreement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-10

Howell and Norris in Nebraska. All
are dry leaders and have taken part
in the recent dispute.
In these States" Schafer said. "un-
der Federal prohibition, bootlegging,
drunkenness and drunken vehicle driv-
ers have increased tremendously: fun
damental rights guaranteed to our peo-
pie under the Constitution fiagrantly
violated, lives snuffed out without due
process of law by irresponsible and
fanatical enforcement agents, the pri-
vacy of life and the sanctity of the
home guaranteed under the ConStitu-
ton ruthlessly violated"
Asserting that the ''unwholesome con-
ditions in the country resulting from
prohibition had weakened the dry
case, he declared that dry leaders
are now endeavoring to open up an
avenue of escape from their untenable
position by attacking those charged
with enforcing the Federal prohibition
laws"
'Drys" Realize Weakness.
Statements appearing in the press"
he continued, indicate that the dry
crusaders realize the fact that informal
ton obtained by the Federal Crime
Commission would weaken the position
prohibition laws.
From a modification standpoint,
open hearings by the crime commission
would be wholesome and enlightening.
The people would have a better oppor-
tunity of obtaining additional first
hand statistics indicating the general
lawlessness and disrespect for law ex-
listing throughout the country today as
a result of the sumptuary dry laws.
Certain attacks on the crime COM
mission are indefensible, such as the
demand for the removal of one men,
Der who called attention to phase of
lawlessnesS violating sacred rights and
liberties guaranteed to our people I'M
der the Constitution long before the
eighteenth amendment was ever con-
ceived.
Failure Inherent
1.-The failure of prohibition is inher-
ent in its principle and not due to
wrong or faulty methods of enforce
ment So long as the American people
refuse to recognize the act of drinking
as evidence of moral guilt, prohibition
will be failure"
Schafer declared that DR.. Clarence
True Wilson of the Methodist Board
of Temperance and other dry leaders
demand that the prohibition law be
guilty and added they insisted upon
widening the already impossible gulf
between themselves and their God ON
the drink question"
Quoting numerous passages from the
Bible on the use of wine, Schafer said
that to dryS "who have more respect
for Volstead than for Divine authority.
these texts mean no more than their
religion means to God"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-10
Gas Kills Mother and Son.

GREEN BAY, Wis. January 10 (RD.-
Mrs. Fred williams, %, and her 3-year-
old son, Richard, are dead and sec
ond child, Doris, 5, is near death from
gas asphyxiation.
It was believed the deaths were caused
when Richard, playing in the kitchen.
climbed upon a little wagon and turned
on four burners OF new gas range.
The wagon. a. Christmas present. stood
near the stove.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-10
ROBERT L. lie GENDRE
SUED FOR DIVORCE
Former Olympic Track Stars Wife
Names Correspondent in Plea
for Decree.

From the $50 Edition of Yesterdays star.)
Robert L. LIE Gendre, lieutenant In
the Dental Corps in the Navy and
former track star, who took part in
the Olympic games several years ago,
was sued today for an absolute divorce
by Mrs. Helen M. LeGendre, 1929 New
ton street. She names correspondent.
Through Attorney Raymond Neu-
decker, the wife tells the court that she
was married in Cumberland, Md, July
Is, 1921, and was deserted by her hus-
band September IS, 1927, she says, and
since that time the husband has asso-
ciated with other women, she AYERS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-10
FEDERAL EMPL0YE DIES
AFTER DRINKING POISON
Carl Thurman Swallows Contents
of Bottle When Friends Offer
Aid, Police Report.

Carl Thurman, 26-year-old employee
of the Department of Agriculture, room
ing in the $500 block of Connecticut
avenue, took his own life shortly after
noon today by drinking an overdose of
poison.
According to Detective Sergt. George
Darnell, who investigated. friends had
called at Fuhrman's room to take him
to local hospital for treatment. While
Orie l.. Hesley of 5720 Potomac avenue
awaited, Thurman reached into a
closet, obtained bottle of poison and
swallowed its contents.
DR.. E. F.. Pfanner of Emergency Hos
pital pronounced him dead. John
Thurman, the mans father, has been
notified of the death at Miami, Fla,
where he is staying
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-10
By the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press
MEXICO CITY, January 10.-Because
Maria Reyes did not come out on the
balcony to toss him the traditional
flower when he serenaded her at D
o'clock in the morning, Juan Martinez
climbed through a window and broke
his guitar over her head.
Juan was merely following Mexican
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-10
A. A. A. Is Sued for ZOO.

The American Automobile Associa-
ton was sued today in the District Su-
preme Court by Mrs. Emma Marie
Hanake, 1926 Hamilton street, to re-
cover $1,000 alleged to be due on a
policy of insurance issued to her hus-
band, Frank w. Hanake, who was killed
in an automobile accident near Passaic,
N. j., June last. The policy was in
force at the time of her husbands
death, the widow asserts. but the asso-
citation has neglected to pay. She is
represented by Attorney Milton w.
King
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-10
COL. H. B. NELSON DIES.
Retired officer Won Silver Star for
Gallantry in Cuba.

Col. Hunter B. Nelson, u. S. A, re-
tired, died at Los Angeles yesterday,
according to War Department advices.
Born in Mount Pleasant. Tenn, in
March, 1862 he was graduated from
the Military Academy in 1898, served in
the Spanish War and the World War
and received Silver Star citation for
gallantry at Santiago de Cuba July /,
1898. He reached the grade of colonel
OF Infantry and was retired at his own
request i'll December, 1923. He was on
special recruiting duty at Los Angeles
at the time of his death. His next of
kin is u daughter. Miss Hazel B. Mel
SOM now in Los Angeles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-10
INDIAN WAR VETERANS
HOLD ANNUAL ELECTION
Arthur H. Shanks Named Com
mander of D. G.. Camp, No. 5,
at Meeting Last Night.

Arthur H. Shanks was elected COM
mander of District of Columbia Camp,
No. S, National Indian War Veterans,
last night at the monthly meeting of
that organization, held in the board
room of the District Building.
jeremiah j. Murphy was named senior
vice commander; George C. Shurland,
junior vice commander; Benjamin
Myer, chaplain; Thomas McGrath, adj
jutant; Thomas L. Clinton, quarter
master; Herman Holz, sergeant-at-
arms; Eli Lidstone, color bearer, and
Gustave A. Schrader standard bearer.
The newly elected officers were in
stalled by District Comdr. Joshua L..
Sprinkle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-10
CLASS Is PLANNED.
Miss Heaven to Conduct Course
In Surgical Dressings.

Miss Adele Heaven, member of the
ington, will hold class in surgical
dressings every Tuesday evening at 7:30
in the World War Memorial Building,
1880 E street. Experience Is not a
requisite for participation.
Prospective students should register
with the secretary OF the District of
Columbia Chapter, American Red
Cross, 1880 E street, or Miss Heaven.
% Jackson place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-10
Address to Be Given.

Political Science" will be the subject
of an address before the Political Study
Club Sunday afternoon at o'clock at
the headquarters of the National Asso-
citation of Colored Women. lila o
street. The public is invited. There
will be a musical program.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-10
TAFT RESTS WELL.
Chief Justice Is Expected to G.
South Next Week for Rest.

Chief Justice Taft today was resting
very comfortably. DR.. Francis Hagner,
who is treating him at Garfield Hos
pital Tor bladder trouble, said he lis
getting along satisfactorily"
DR.: Hagner added he expected the
Chief Justice to go South the first Of
next week for rest and recuperation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-10
Quake Felt in Channel.

ST. HELLER. Jersey. Channel Islands.
January 10 A1.-A sharp earthquake
was felt in Jersey Island last night.
There was no damage reported.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-10
FILES $4,000 CLAIM.
James B. Fletcher. Sues Samuel

Stein, Alleging Personal Injuries.
Suit to recover $4,000 damages for
alleged personal injuries was filed today
in the District Supreme Court by James
B. Fletcher, 14o0 Spring road, against
Samuel Stein, 1892 Georgia avenue.
The defendant Is said to own an auto
mobile truck which struck the plaintiff
November 25 last at Thirteenth street
and Spring road. The plaintiff declares
he suffered a conclusion of the brain
and other injuries. He is represented by
Attorney Claude A. Thompson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-10
sS7S IN DONATIONS
|. GIVEN HALL FAMILY
Survivors of Bomb Outrage
Aided by Funds Collected
by The Star.

Subscriptions totaling 1878 today had
been received by the cashier of The Star
for the relief fund for the family of
John Hall of Seat Pleasant, Md, three
of whose members were killed by the
New Year day gift package" bomb out
rage.
The fund was sponsored by The Star
with an initial contribution of $3.50, and
additional subscriptions will be received
and accredited in the columns of this
paper by the cashier of The Star.
John Hall is trying to establish his
family again in home in Seat Pleas
ant. He has not been able to work at
his job of grave digging since the
tragedy, and the family's only source
Of income is the SIS week earned by
Norris Hall. the eldest son. who is work.
ing for a Washington gasoline firm.
1t is case which does not come
within the area served by the Com
munity Chest.
Subscriptions received by the cashier
OF The Star up TO IL o'clock today are
fnlInvpy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-10
PRESIDENT CEDES
TO HOUSE LEADERS
ON CRIME REPORT

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-10
DRY LAW is SCORED
AS UNCHRISTIAN IN
TALK BY SCHAFER

CONTINUED From First Page.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-10
BRITISH DELEGATES
PREPARED TO AGREE
TO FIFTY CRUISERS

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-10

Continued From First Page.)
New Britain herald., 1930-03-15
NANCY CARROLL AT CAPITOL THEATER
In Dangerous Paradise," Talk
 ing Romance

Nancy Carroll is more delightful than ever in her first starring pie ture. Dangerous Paradise" at ,ho Capitol theatcr today for four days. A really moving, thrilling story a Il aE able cast furnish the new star with splendid background for the expression of her vivacious persoE- eiity and her varied talents. "Dah- Ccrous Paradise" as a whole. is one Of the most compelling entertain Monts we have seen in Q long time.
 Fast-moving, always suspenseful filled with adventure and love inter- est. Dangerous Paradise' is the per lection of the all-talking medium in 1novinS pictures. The dialog l.: pointed and clever and yet is no ba.- Tier to forceful, uninterrupted ac- ton. The characters live and act :a the screen. just as they would .a real life, talking while they move.
 Set in the tropical atmosphere of the South Seas, the story traces the love affair of Nancy Carroll, a mT- sician in q hotel orchestra, aul I;ichard Arlen, embittered recluse through a series of intense adven- lures, Menaced by her employees, Nancy flecs to Arlen's lonely little island, falls in love with it's solitary inhabitant, and, by persistence, de- Voton and, finally, a great sacrifice, wins his love in return.