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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1930-04-22
FRANCE AWAITS
PERSH|NG TALE

PARIS, April 81 CU.S0.-France
must wait for the memoirs of
General Pershing, commandment.
chief Of the A. e. F., to clarity the
Clemenceau-Fo ch- Poincare contro-
versy over the use Of American
troops in Europe during the
world war.
This is the growing feeling
among Frenchmen themselves
here today as result Of discussions
renewed by the publication Of the
Tigers final outburstS on this
much-debated topic.
The general belief is that.
while Pershing will set down the
facts from the American view
point, he cannot avoid at the
same time shedding impartial
light on a subject which it is
difficult for Frenchmen to dis
cuSS without partiSanShip.
General Weygand, who was
Marshal Foch'S right hand and
who is now chief of the French
general staff, already has de-
clared his intention to present
his recollectionS on the point, sup
ported by authoritative records.
PerShing has been at work on
his memoirs for nearly two
wears,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1930-04-22
WOMAN IS HURT
IN CAR CRASH

Mrs. Bridget sommond, 81, of
the 1900 block e st. N. E., vas
badly bruised on the head yester-
day when the automobile in
which she was a passenger col,
ided at Massachusetts, Avenue
and Thirteenth Street Northeast.
She was treated at Casualty Hos
pitaI.
Fifth precinct police say she
was riding with her husband,
William Sommond. The driver
Of the other automobile, Wells
Robinson, colored, %, Of the 1900
block North Capitol ST., was
charged with reckless driving.
While reading a paper as he
was crossing the 1900 block F.
st. N. W., late yesterday after
noon, william McElroy, 10, of
the 51O0 block Illinois Ave. N. w. .,
was hit by a street car. He was
treated at Emergency Hospital
for bruises and a slight concus-
sion of the brain.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1930-04-22
CU:RRAN FACES
QUIZ AGAIN
ALI International Photos
JAMES MAXON .TR
Photo by international
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hibition, modified within five
years, was again on the stand.
The association, Curran said,
came to the aid Of Representative
Whitley (R.) Of New York in the
thirty-eighth district in 1928.
when Whitley was opposed by the
Anti-Saloon League. An appro-
priation of $4,000 was made, he
testified, but only 1892 was spent
because Representative Whitley
ran his own campaign"
Told of Tax Saving
Senator Walsh CD Of Montana
asked Curran if the association
sent out letters asking for contri-
buttons, some Of which pointed
out the income tax saving If the
Eighteenth Amendment was re-
pealed.
Walsh read a letter written by
Capt. w. H. Stayton, chairman
of the board of the association,
to Frank Cullen Brophy, Of
Phoenix, Ariz., suggesting that
Brophy see the nine men paying
the highest income taxes in that
State about contributing to the
association.
Senator Robinson (R) Of In.
diana read that there are 3,114
members Of the A. A. p. A. in
New York; 1892 in Massachu.
sets: 1,249 in Pennsylvania, 565
in New Jersey; Indiana, los, and
Montana, where Senator Walsh
comes from, z; Idaho, z, where
Senator Borah lives; Arkansas,
where Senator Caraway lives, 8,
and Wisconsin, Senator Blaine's
State, 800.
Asked Of Black Duck
Robinson then questioned Cur.
ran about the expenses Of the
Black Duck shooting. He asked:
why did you investigate that?
Curran replied:
Because il was murder BY
the Coast Guard, land after
the murders the Coast Guard
cutter got drunk"
The Black Duck was q rum
runner, who crew was killed by
the Coast Guard last fan, off
Newport, r. I. Two men were
killed and one wounded and
riots against the Coast Guard 90
CURED in Boston and New Lon
don, Conn, owe the episode. Cur.
ran added:
"If you do not think feeling
was running high In New Eng.
land over that incident, 80 mp
there and ask any one about
It."
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1930-04-22
Ancient SepuLchres
Revealed in France

BEAUPREAU, France, April %
QNS0.-Two beautifully carved
sepulchres have been brought to
light here in the local chateau.
These are the sepulchres where
Charles Of Bourbon, prince Of La
Rochesur-Yon, and his wife, Jul
dith de MonteSpedon, were buried.
They were discovered in sub
terranean passage of the chateau
and are in fragments, but can be
restored.
It has been established that the
carvings were made by the Lheu-
reuX brothers, who assisted in max
ing some of the friezeS now in the
Louvre.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1930-04-22

0nkkHu&0 FT0" rage
had parked in the vicinity Of Sew.
enteenth Street and New York
Avenue Northwest.
Failure Is Admitted
Inspector Shelby expressed the
belief that the persons who rifled
the abandoned murder car had
stolen the articles from this ma
chine and, fearing detection and
possible prosecution for possessing
stolen property, had disposed Of
them at the same time they
secreted the coat.
Police placed no particular sig
nificance in the report that a
Baltimore man is involved in the
case, but to be on the safe side
are running that tip out as well
as a number Of other anonymous
ones.
The Navy Department angle.
according to Lieut.. Edward j..
Kelly, probably will end the same
way as have all other clues. He
was frank. to admit that the in
vestigation is just where ii
started when the body was found
on Military Road more than a
week ago.
Fred S. Wilson, of Takoma
Park, a friend of Miss Baker
again conferred with police yes
terday and is believed to have
supplied investigators with a
number of important leads. He
declared that he is bending every
effort to aid police in solving
the Staying.
Sheriff Howard B. Fields, Of
Arlington county is working on a
theory that another woman is in
volved in the case. He is Of the
opinion that the Baker girl and
a male companion were meeting
clandestinely and were surprised
by either the wife Of the man or
some jealous sweetheart.
Fields believes the woman came
Surprise Attack Seen
upon the couple and after at
lacking the Baker girl and claw
ing her on the throat struck her
with the tattered parasol and
then in her rage fired the three
shots that ended her life.
The man, according to Fields
theory, then placed the dying
girl in the automobile and started
for a hospital. Finding that she
was dead, he became panic
stricken and, wishing to protect
the slayer POSSIBLY his wife,,
disposed Of the body as quickly
as possible in the culvert and
drove away.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1930-04-22
At PISTOL
DOES TRICK

A full look at a revolver in the
hands of Detective Sergt. Frank
Alligood last night eliminated the
flight of James Braxton, colored.
500 block Florida Ave. N. w., who
attempted to escape from the
scene of an accident. Alligood
later charged the man with reck-
less driving. leaving the scene Of
an accident and leaving after
colliding.
According to Alligood, his pris-
oner was being pursued by a
crowd of men and boys through
the streets when he arrived on
the scene. The colored man is
alleged to have struck a machine
operated by Ralph Sencer, 400
block H st. N. W., at Fourth and
Streets Northwest.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1930-04-22
Rare Books Found
In OttdlUG Libr1ru

OTTAWA, April 22.-Two worn
volumes, until recently on the
lending shelves of the Ottawa
Public Library, have an estimated
value of $500 each.
They are first editions of Ste
phen Cranes THE Red Badge
Of Courage" published in New
York in 1896. Since their value
was learned they are being care
fully preserved against a day
when the library may need the
money they will bring.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1930-04-22
Diphtherin Deaths
Are Cut SIS Per Cent

NEW YORK, April 22.-Dr.
Shirley w. Wynne, health com.
missioner, announced that, as q
result Of the toxin-antitoxin treat
ment by which more than 200, 900
children were immunized in this
city in 1929, deaths from diph-
iberia had dropped in the first
quarter of 1880 to the unprece.
dentedly low figure of 50.
He pointed out that this un-
usual showing was a reduction Of
Sc per cent in deaths from diph.
liberia over the previous first
quarter average for the last six
years.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1930-04-22
Tony MGrinO to Get
Medal for BrUUerU

Tony Marino, lieutenant Of the
school boy patrol at Peabody
School, will be presented with q
merit medal by the American Au-
tomobile Association for his
bravery in saving the life of Rich
ard e. West, jr., a fellow-pupil.
Tony jumped in front of a rap
idly moving automobile at Fifth
and c Streets, and at the risk of
his life snatched the younger boy
from the path Of the car. The
rescue was witnessed by Mrs. r.
e. West, mother of the rescued
lad, and Miss M. G. Young, prin.
cipal Of the Peabody Hilton Car
berry School.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1930-04-22
Purchases
Orchid Collection

VIENNA, April 22.-To save Eu-
ropes most beautiful orchid collec-
ton, the Austrian government has
bought the entire collection from
the formerly leading Austrian fl
nancier, Herr CaStiliglioni, who is
unable to pay for the costly up
keep of the delicate flowers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1930-04-22
SIGNED,
FARLEY ENDS
MRS. JAMES MAXON
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we can at present. Compared
with Washington and Geneva
we have progressed far. Conn.,
pared with our desires we have
fallen short"
Premier Macdonald said the
part in a spirit Of active
goodwill. He apologiZed for in
sertion of the safeguarding clause
expressing the hope it would never
be used. He continued:
"The Americans have been de-
lightful colleagues. They helped
us over many difficulties. The
japanese have been stout de-
tenders of their national needs,
but loyal colleagues. The
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1930-04-22
Dancer Intends Suit
To Keep Her Child

HOLLYWOOD. Calf, April az
Q.N.SO.-Lina Basquette, dancer
and motion picture actress, today
was considering court action, if
necessary. to have her three-year-
old daughter Lita with her this
summer.
The child recently was declared
the ward of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Warner. Miss Basquette said she
may take the matter before a
court for a legal ruling on the
question of whether she is en-
titled to have the child with her
at any and all reasonable times.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1930-04-22
Oil GHSher Struck
BIZ W1SElingtOn Man

After is years of prospecting
in the Texas oil fields, James p.
Nash, Sd, former George Wash
ington University engineering
student and Department Of Agri-
future employee, has Struck oil"
"A guSher recently brought in
is gushing" $4,000 barrels, or
$36,250 worth of oil a day. Nash's
gusher is at Graham. Young
county, Nash has struck small
walls Before.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1930-04-22
Almond Shoot Takes
Root in Locust Tree

TULARE, Calf, April %. A
freak of nature has been found
in the local city park.
In a live locust tree along the
southeast side of the park, a
live almond shoot is flouriShing,
apparently started there last
year by an almond tossed into
the tree crotch and subsequently
taking root.
The growth of the shoot is
termed a natural graft by agri-
cultural instructors at the local
high school.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1930-04-22
Hoover AWGrds Pen
To Mrs. E. r. Grant

The pen with which President
Hoover signed the children's
tuberculosis sanatorium bill last
week has been presented by che
President to Mrs. Ernest r.
Grant, chairman of the chill
dren's Sanatorium committee
which sponsored the measure.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1930-04-22
Jessie James Free
On Drinking Churge

CHICAGO, April % U.N.S0-
Jesse James Sd, who said he is
a grandson of the famous outlaw,
was at liberty today after his
arraignment on a charge of
taking a drink of beer.
Cease dismissed" said the
judge when James case was pre-
Sented.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1930-04-22
DIAGRAM SHOWING HOW VALLEYS MAY RUIN AN ECLIPSE
Failure Is Admitted

mile wide and will last only about a second DR.. Ernest
w. Brown, of Yale and DIR. Walard j. Fisher of Har-
vard say that if the moons deep valleys happen to be
exactly on the edge of the DISC the shadow will be cut
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1930-04-22

ARTISTS CONCEPTION TRAGEDY IN THE MAXoN FAMILY
New York charged with Staying David Paynter fellow LOGGER
Paynter is said to have attempted protect their anddy
the fury of the iquorrazed young of the bishop Bishop
Maxon who lives in Chattanooga
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1930-04-22
MURDER PROBE.
IS STUMPED

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had parked in the vicinity Of Sew.
enteenth Street and New York
Avenue Northwest.
EaiIure TS Admitted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-28
SHOES ARE DONATED
IN WELFARE WORK
Community Chest Managers to Dis
tribute Women's Footwear
Through Agencies.

Shoes for 1000 woman clients of re-
lief organizations afaliated with the
Community Chest were made available
today through gift from Snyder 4;
Little through the Chest. They will
be distributed through the Associated
Charities, Jewish Welfare Federation,
Catholic Charities and Salvation Army.
The firm found itself in possession
of 1000 pairs of women's shoes in
broken lots when 1t moved from its F
street place to a new address in the
Homer Building, on Thirteenth street.
Desiring to open the store with new
Spring stock. the management decided
to turn them over to the Chest.
Pictures depicting the work of the IS
Chest organizations were placed on ex-
hibition yesterday in one of the F
street windows of the Hecht Co. by
means of an automatic lantern slide
machine loaned to the Chest by E. b.
Thompson. After several days the pic
lures will be transferred to window in
another part of the city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-28
URGES EDUCATION
CABINET MEMBER
Unit of N. {. A. Presents Plea
for Representation Among
Presidents Advisers.

BY the Associated Press.
ATLANTIC CITY, N. j., February
IA Department Of Education, with
q Secretary at it's head in the Presi-
dents cabinet, was advocated again by
the department of superintendence of
the National Education Association at
yesterdays session Of its annual con-
vention.
At the same time it gave evidence
Of q desire to be courteous in the
fullest measure TO the study under
taken by Secretary wilbur through a
national advisory committee on educa-
ton, appointed by him to consider the
whole question Of the relationship Of
the National Government to public
education in this country.
Quotation From Resolution.
The statement as set forth in the
resolution declares that the association
views with genuine professional in
terest the increasing attention which
public education is receiving from the
National Government as emphasized in
the inaugural address of President
Hoover and in his message to the Sew
erty-first Congress. 1t mentions that
the White House conference on child
health and protection has been estab-
lished and a committee on flliteracy
organized. ana dQOS bI1dt.
Still more significant" is the naming
Of q committee representative OF the
important educational associations TO
inquire into policies which the Federal
Government should adopt"
Duty Of Educators Cited.
Another resolution adopted set forth
that the association considers it the
duty of educators to see to It that
national ideals and aspirations shall be
implanted in the hearts and minds OF
youth in each generation; that each
child should have an equal educational
opportunity, fitted to his needs; that
instruction must be extensive and
varied to meet these needs. and that
all members of the teaching profession
must be adequately trained. This reso-
luton also says that school buildings
must be properly designed and equipped.
Extended Program Advocated.
Belief is reafhrmed 81 a more ex-
tensIve educational program, even If it
makes increased cost of education i'm
perative Radio is recognized as
powerful instrument Of far-reaching
Importance. Programs accepted by
school authorities must meet the same
impartial tests as do text books, and
the appo. ntment of radio commits
sion recommended that shall have au-
thority to inform radio corporations
what must be provided in educational
programs.
The association appeals to the home,
Industrial bodies. radio and NOV IS to
cooperate with the schools In develop
ing high typ.s of manhood.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-28
ESTRANGED HUSBAND
CHARGED WITH ASSAULT
Herbert Robinson Held Under
Bcnd to Face Grand Jury OH
Shooting Accusation.

Herbert j. Robinson, colored, was
held for grand jury action under $1,000
bond yesterday when brought into Po-
lice Court for assaulting his wife with
a revolver
Mrs. Mamie G. Robinson, 1915 Church
street, said that her husband, from
whom she has been separated, fired q
revolver at her twice when she an
swered the 6oorbell at her home Deem
Der IS. She was untouched by the
bullets.
A skirmish for possession of the wea-
pom followed, in which the woman was
victorious and shot her husband
through the right leg. He was confined
at Gallinger Hospital for rs days fol-
lowing the placing of charge of as
sault with q dangerous weapon against
him by police.
The woman could give no explanation
for her estranged husbands actions, but
said that it was the second time he
had attempted to shoot her.
John r. Fitzpatrick, assistant United
States attorney, represented the Gov
eminent in the case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-28

Pied Piper Butcher Shoes
approved by foremost doc
tors and health experts. We
have all feathers, all sizes
and widths. Prices range
from $3.50 to $500, accord.
ing to size.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-28
DR.. Samuel Porter Returns.

DR.. Samuel Judson Porter, pastor Of
the First Baptist Church, at Sixteenth
and o streets, returned to Washington
today from Chadbourn, N. c., where
he oficiated wednesday at funeral
services for Rev. DR.. Frank T. Wooten.
Baptist minister and educator, who died
at Chadbourn Monday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-28
G. w. DEBATERS MATCHED,
North Carolina University Men
Coming for Disarmament Contest

mems debating team will meet the team
Of the University of North Carolina to-
morrow night In Stockton Hall. the
Law School Building of the university.
The Affirmative of the question. RE
solved, That the nations should adopt
a plan of complete disarmament. ex-
cept such forces as may be needed
for police purposes will be upheld by
the local team
Another George Washington Uni
versity team is visiting North Carolina
this week, debating at the University
Of North Carolina tonight and at North
Carolina State College tomorrow night.
In this debate the Washington team
will upheld the negative on the uues-
ton of disarmament.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-28
MEXICAN ANTI-GAMING
CAMPAIGN is PUSHED
Drive Starts to Bear Fruit in sina-
loa, With Action in Lower
California Seen.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
MEXICO CITY, February 2s.-The
federal governments recent recon-
mendation that steps be taken to pre-
vent the establishment and operation
of games of chance is already beginning
to bear fruit.
Gov. Marcario Gaxiola Of Sinaloa yes
terday informed President Ortiz Rubio
that measures were being taken against
gambling houses there. Gov. Tapia of
Lower California is expected in Mex-
leo City early in March to discuss the
subject with the authorities, ard in view
OF the fact that Aqua Caliente and Tia
Juana are in his territory his visit is
awaited with keen interest by oppo-
nents Of gambling in Mexico.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-28
LEAVES NAVAL HOSPITAL

DR.. Charles Armstrong, bacteriologist
with the Public Health Service, yester-
day was pronounced we'll enough to
leave Naval Hospital for his home at
1901 Otis street northeast, following a
serious illness from parrot fever"
Naval Hospital authorities say that
DIR. Armstrong places much value in
the serum which was administered to
him duringehis illness. He was reported
resting well at his home this morning
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-28

Il is q crime against
yourself TO be skinny"
and pepless when thou
sands Of thin, rundown
men and women have
gained 8 to IS pounds in
. weeks and Increased
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-28

Attractive strap slippers
in cleaning patent leather;
plain, trimmed or with bal.
anced eutouts. All sizes.
Popular prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-28

AI,Oays look for the
name Pied Piper on
each shoe; none
genuine v;thout IT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-28

This store is the exclusive
headquarters for Pied Piper
Shoes-the shoes with the ex.
elusive health and comfort fea-
lures - produced by Patented
Process. We will always carry a
complete assortment of sizes and
widths to insure perfect fit to all
feet. Our sales people are
especially trained to fit boys and
girls correctly.
We cordially invite you to
visit this beautiful new depart
ment and receive with our COM
pli'nents Pied Piper Story Book
and an interesting toy.
New Pied Piper Shoe Section, Second Floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-28
PIED PIPER
JUVENILE SHOE DEPARTMENT

1t is with a great deal Of pride and
pleasure that we announce the opening
of our new Pied Piper Juvenile Shoe
Section on the Second Floor. This new
department is dedicated to the correct
foot development of the young folks of
Washington. To their present and fu-
ture Health and Happiness!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-28

Sport oxfords for children,
misses, youths and younG
ladies. All the new feathers
for Spring and Summer.
Leather soles or rubber
sport soles. Popular prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-28

In this new department are featured
Pied Piper Shoes for infants, children,
misses, youths, boys and young ladies.
A very comprehensive selection of dainty
strap slippers, pumps, dress Oxfords,
sport oxfords, school shoes and al other
types of children's footwear. The new
Spring styles are here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-28

This new, more powerful IRONIZED
YEAST is two marvellous tonics in one
speedily cultured, weight-building
Malt Yeast and strengthening, blood
enriehing Iron. Highly concentrated
By new process which makes il many
times more effective than unmedieated
yeast. Gives results in half the time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-28

Do not take chances
Nth your eh'1dren's
feet. Insist on senu.
inc Pied PIPER Shoes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-28

Moccasin and combine.
ton oxfOrds; smart, con.
trastinG combinations of
Observation-Disclosures and elk
skins. All runs Of sizes.
Popular prices.