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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-26
CARTER CHARGES
GAMBLING CHECK
IS SOUGHT IN VAIN
Public Printer Scores Pratt
for Failure to Curb
Operations.
POLICE PICKET CALLED
"TIP-OFF" TO GAMBLERS
Numerous Complaints to D. G,
Heads Declared to Have Brought
Formal Acknowledgment.

Aroused by reports of extensive gam
bling operations in the vicinity of the
Government Printing Office and declar-
ing that he has been unable to obtain
help from Maj. Henry c. Pratt, super
intendent of police, or the District Com
missioners, and further asserting that
the new system of picketing such places
is simply Tip off, to the operators,
George H. Carter. public printer, de-
clared today, that "the whole thing
needs thorough investigation.
The head of the Printing Office de-
clared that numerous complaints made
by him to Maj. Pratt to have the gam
bling establishments located near the
Printing ONCE closed, have availed
nothing, while similar complaint made
to the District Commissioners has been
rewarded with only formal acknowl-
edgement OF the receipt of the letter in
which the complaint was made
Carter denied that he had mentioned
specifically the names of the four places
now being picketed by police in an eff
fort to learn If there are activities car
ried on In them that would justify their
being run out of business.
Five Employees Arrested.
Carter also declared that five en-
ployes of the Printing ONCE had been
arrested in raid on gambling estab-
lishment in the first block of H street
and that four of those employees had
sworn to affidavits that gambling was
going on in the place and turned them
over to Maj. Pratt on their own ac-
cord. An arrest of an alleged operator
was made in this case, but, he added
1T was dragged out for long time in
Police Court and finally was nolle
pressed. Presented to the grand Jury
later the jury failed to return an in
dictment against the man.
Gross Laxity Charged.
I'm the face of such things I feel
there has been a gross laxity on the
part of the District government in the
enforcement of the law" Carter as
serted. There is something wrong with
the administration Of justice here and
the whole thing needs thorough an
vestigation.''
Carter commended that the establish
ment where the printing Office EN-.
ployes were arrested was operating as
Continued on Page 2, Column as
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-26
CANISTER CALLS
WAR FOR REVENGE
McErIane Tells Police He'll
Take Care of Himself for
Attack in Hospital.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, February 26.-The wound
ed Frank McErlane, "the tough one"
lay today with three bullet wounds in
his body and sounded the tocsin Of a
new gang war.
From his sick bed at the home of
his mother, where he was removed last
night-police having no charge on
which to hold him-McErlane said:
THE war is on-and it won't be any
popgun war!"
McErlane, credited with having con-
ceived the death strategy known as
the ride" is recovering from an at
tempt upon his life. The attack was
made Monday night at the German
Evangelical Deaconess Hospital, where
McErlane, under an alias, was being
treated for bullet wound which he
claimed was accidentally inflicted. His
assailants stood at the door of the
hospital room, emptied their pistols and
fled when McErlane replied with shots
from a pistol he had concealed under
his pillow.
Declines to Talk to Police.
Never mind who shot me-" he said,
when police questioned him last night.
IN take care of myself. McErlane
takes care of McErlane. Remember the
next time you find some rat dead in
a ditch, like sieve. Remember what
happened to-never mind"
Efforts of police to keep McErlane
in custody failed when the States at
torney said there was no evidence on
which he could be held All he had
done was to defend himself against
attack, police were advised.
Detectives are looking for Joe Salts.
McErlane's former partner in the beer
business; Danny McFall, Eddie and
George Kaufman and Danny Stanton,
all with regulations in South Side beer
wars of the past.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-26
NATIONALISTS PURCHASE
IL u. S. BOMBING PLANES
Marking Believes Shansi Governor
Is Planning to Launch
Attack.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated PreSS.
SHANGHAI, February 26.--Military
headquarters of the Nationalist govern
ment today indicated that an order had
been placed for IL Ryan bombing air
planes, costing SIPS, 900 Mexican about
$240,000), for use against various ele-
ments which the government apparently
believes are planning to launch a drive
against the Marking regime this
Spring.
The Nationalist believe that Yen
Hai-Shan, model governor" of Shansi
Province, is the leader of the anti
Marking elements.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-26
BY the Associated Press.

ORLANDO, Fla, February 26.-
Charges by Chairman w. r. Wood that
Mediterranean fruit fly quarantine
guards are aiding bootleggers by placing
cars of whisky under Government seal
have been brought to the attention of
a special House appropriations subcom-
mittee investigating expenditure of
Federal funds in the eradication of the
fly.
Chairman Wood said his charges
would be given consideration during
hearings in progress here.
DR.. Wilmon Newell, State plant COM
missioner, told the committee that Ma
tional Guardsmen do not touch" liquor
found in baggage inspected for host
fruits in any part Of the quarantine
area
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-26
HOUSE PROBERS TOLD FRUIT FLY
GUARDS PUT O. X. ON RUM CARS
Representatives in Florida for Investigation of Quarantine
Funds Promise Inquiry Into Charges

Representative Louis Cramton of
Michigan led the questioning.
II any of your inspectors find liquor
IN a suitcase or trunk, even more than
enough to protect the person from any
sudden illness, it is my understanding
that the guardsmen do not disturb the
baggage unless it contains host fruit"
Cramton said.
That is correct" replied DR.. Newell.
We have our own duties to perform
and it is up to the prohibition forces
to do theirs"
We'll, have any specific instances
been cited 10 you where such liquor has
been found2" Cramton asked.
Newell replied that there had not.
We'll, DOCTOR" continued Cramton,
IT wish you could come to Washington
and testify to that effect"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-26
MELLON HOLDS BRANCH BANKING
SOUNDER THAN CHAIN SYSTEM
Secretary Writes House Committee, However, That Plan
Should Be Limited to Definite Areas.

facts which hope your committee win
develop"
May add" he wrote, 'that I think
it fortunate that your committee has
undertaken this study at this time. and
that I am confident that much good
will be derived from a careful ascertain
ment Of all the facts in connection with
the movement which has been proceed
ing with great rapidity in the banking
field
The letter quoted at length from the
secretary's annual report for the fiscal
year 1929, in which he said "the de-
velopment of branch banking which is
permitted by existing legal arrange
ments has facilitated the adaptation OF
banking facilities to the requirements
of urban areas"
The report also recommended a care
ful study of branch banking.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-26
NIGHT SESSIONS
FOR TARIFF DEBATE
Leaders Take Action After Move
to Limit Debate Is
Blocked.

BY the Associated Press.
Unable to obtain an agreement to
limit debate, Senate leaders served
notice today they would hold continuous
night sessions beginning tomorrow until
the tariff bill is disposed of,
Senator Simmons, Democrat, North
Carolina, proposed that debate be
limited but was blocked by Senator
Copeland, Democrat, New York.
Senator Smoot, Republican, Utah,
then told the Senate he would insist
upon night sessions and leaders of the
Democratic Republican ind e p endent
coalition joined in support. Senator
Harrison, Democrat, Mississippi wanted
the night sessions to start tonight
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-26
"a tha Associated press.

q. INC ASSOCIaItu FItSb,
Secretary Mellon wrote the House
banking committee today that in his
opinion branch banking was sounder
than chain or group banking. 'but that
even branch banking should be limited
to definite economic areas"
"As to what those economic areas
should be-" said the Treasury heads
letter, 81 am not prepared to state at
this time without further study or
thought"
Mellon was to have appeared as the
second witness in the committees study
of the Nations banking structure, but
ne Saio ne would prefer not 20 testlfy
until he had opportunity ito study the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-26
$50 Unemployed Arrested.

CHICAGO, February 20 (R.-More
than $50 unemployed men, who at
tempted to meet in Musicians, Hall, on
the near West Side, today were arrested
on charges of vagrancy. Police estab-
H. he'd guard about the hall and loaded
the prisoners into patrol wagons as fast
as they arrived.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-26
U. S.-Belgium Treaty Ratified.

BRUSSELS, February 26 (P.-The
Senate this afternoon unanimously rati-
fed the treaties of arbitration and con-
Citation signed at Washington last
March between Belgium and the United
States. The House already has taken
similar action.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-26
TWO W0RKMEN KILLED.
Pair Are Buried Beneath Tons of
Earth at Tunnel.

TACOMA, Wash, February 26 CP).-
Two men lay buried today beneath tons
of earth at the Cushman power tunnel
here, while a third man was rescued
alive after a cave-in yesterday.
The victims we're Roy Ward, Al. of
Union City and o. Hallstrom, 40. L. l..
Shaper of Tacoma was dug from the
debris by reScuers.
The accident occurred at the face of
the tunnel and was blamed on seepage
of water through the gravel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-26
COTTON EXPECTS REBEL FAILURE.
Acting Secretary of State Has Faith in
Government.

Actlng secretary Oh State mas rain In
Government.
Joseph P. Cotton, Acting Secretary
of State, said today that he does not
expect the present revolutionary forces
in the Dominican Republic to over
throw the government.
Mr.. Cotton said he was basing his
supposition on the official reports COM
ing to him from Charles B. Curtis,
American Minister in Santo Domingo,
and on the fact that there has been a
great degree of stability in recent years
in the governments of the Dominican
Republic.
He said he did not expect this prog
resS of stability to be hindered by the
present disquietude and that he hoped
the revolutioniStS had not overthrown
anything.
other State Department officials feel
that the present unrest is occasioned
solely by the advent of the presidential
election next month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-26
Minneapolis Protest.

MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, February 2s
P).-Representatives of private grain
traders today issued memorandum
summing up their views of the present
gram marketing situation and criticiz-
ing the Farmers National Grain Cor
poration for its new ruling regarding
purchasing Of wheat from co-operatives
only.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-26
SWINDLED NOTABLES.

NEW YORK, February 26 (P.-
Thomas Downey, former convict. was
in the police lineup today, charged
with swindling James A. Farrell and
,ther notables by impersonating a Gus
toms agent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-26
BOARD UNDERF|RE
IN WHEAT BUYING
Kansas Operator Objects to
Limitation in U. S. Agency
Purchases.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
HUTCHINSON, Kans., February 26.
George Gano, the largest indie
pendent grain elevator operator in Kan
SaS, today protested to President Hoover
against what he termed the "confisca-
ton" of his business as result of an
order of the Farmers National Grain
Corporation yesterday that wheat would
be purchased only from cooperative
elevators.
In telegram to the President, Mr.
Gano said he owned so elevators, and
that all would be forced to close as
the Federal Farm Boards Stabilized
price is IL to is cents above the open
market, in which I am forced to sell
my grain"
The telegram:
1.-THE Farmers National Grain Cor
poration has issued an order to buy
wheat at stabilized price only from CO.
operative elevators. Personally, have
so good country elevators in South
west Kansas and buy wheat direct
from farmers and have for 80 years.
This order closes every elevator ]
have, as the stabilized price is IL to Is
cents above the open market. in which
am forced to sell my grain.
IF this order stands 1t is simply con-
flscation of a business built up in life
=, ASa a. oPPAoPAAotAlB IAOilCy W
this organization from which I contrib
ute good share in taxes. Not more
than half the farmers in this section
belong to co-operatives.
This is the most vicious order ever
Issued by an agency of the United
states Government and should be re-
Sclnded at once. am only too glad
to assist in stabilizing the wheat price.
All ask is fair play and an even break.
This not only applies to me, but to
every other independent grain dealer
In this section. Wish you would con-
fer with Mr.. Legge alexander Legpc.
chairman of the Federal Farm Board(
and explain matters
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-26
SISTER AND 8 CHILDREN
DIE AS SCHOOL BURNS
Young Indian Pupils Are Victims
of Fire at Isolated Cross
Lake Outpost.

BY the Associated Press
THE PASS, Manitoba, February 26.-
sister Superior Margaret of Mary and
eight young Indian pupils persisted in
hre yesterday at the Cross Lake In
olan School, an isolated outpost, adj
wees reaching here today said
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-26
The Reason Why

Why do advertisers use
more space in The Star than
in all four other Washington
papers combined?
Because experience has
proved to them that The Star
is Washington's family news
paper, and as such is thor
oughly read every day of the
year in nearly every Washing
ton home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-26
ADMIR-. JONES WILL SAIL
ON BERENGARIA TODAY
Naval Physician, Who Accom-
panied Officer to Ship, Is Con-
.cerned Over Condition.
BY the Associated Press.

by tIlc ASbOCIALtu FTeSS,
LONDON, February 26.-Rear Adj
miral Hilary p. Jones, naval adviser
with the American naval delegation In
London, left for home today, having
been ordered to return to the United
States because of illness.
DR.. M. E. Higgins, naval physician,
who accompanied the rear admiral to
the ship, was deeply concerned over his
patients condition. The admiral viii
sail aboard the Rerengaria.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-26
BANDITS RAID MISSIONS.
Missionaries Learn of Approach and
Escape to Shasi.

HANKOW, February 26 (P).-Bandits
were reported today to have raided and
burned Catholic missions at Tsen-
chinghue and Lachingkow, neigboring
towns 100 miles up the Han River from
here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-26
Yesterdays Advertising
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-26
FEAR KIDNAPPING RETALIATION.

ST. LOUIS. February 26 [P).-Gang-
lands retaliation was feared today for
Louis Reimler, Granite City, Ill, police
Continued on Page 2, Column j.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-26

OMAHA, Nebr., February IS (R.-
The Omaha Grain Exchange TODAY tele-
graphed a protest to Senators Norris
and Howell of Nebraska, against the
ruling of the Federal Farm Board with
drawing the Governments agencies
guaranteed price for wheat from all eX-
cept member co-operatives.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-26

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-26
WEATHER

fU. 8. Weather Bureau Forecast.l
Rain this afternoon and possibly early
tonight; colder tonight: minimum tenn
perature about 81 degrees; tomorrow fair
and colder. Temperatupres-Hig "a,
at 3:45 pm. yesterday; lowest, 81 at
noon today. Full report on page 5.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-27
ChOreman Returns
From England With
Title and Rich Bride
Erstwhile Jack of All
Trades Now Sir John
Harry Lee Fagge.
BY the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press.
BOSTON, october 27.-John Fagge
former Pepperell choreman, who put
aside his lawnmower last February and
departed for England to accept an in
herited baronetcy, came back yesterday
as Sir John Harry Lee Fagge. With
him was his wealthy bride. the former
Mrs. Florence Goss Murdoch of Marsh
field, whom he met on the trip to Eng
land.
Sir John admitted he didn't have a
dime, but Lady Fagge admitted having
many of them and a comfortable home
at Marshf1eld.
The erstwhile jack of all trades
planned to return incognito. His idea
of travelling third class while his wife
went first class did not prevail, how
ever.
The stories of their meeting varied
a little. Sir John said he fell in love
at first sight.
I'VE were mutually attracted" he
bluShingly explained.
Lady Fagge, however, said seasick-
ness was responsible for their acquaint-
ance. She said Sir John offered to
help her when he saw she was Ill. They
became engaged in March and were
married october Is.
II don't think we'll go back to Eng
land" Lady Fagge concluded. Sir
Johns estates are sold and there Is
nothing left but the title"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-27
ASK UNIFORM LAWS
TOCOVERN ANYWAYS
Federal, State and Municipal
Regulations to Be Consid-
cred at Conference.

Uniformity of Federal. State and mu-
nicipai laws and regulations governing
aeronautical activities will be sought at
conference to be held here December
16.and n, to which each of the States
has been invited to send representatives,
It was announced today by the Depart
nient of Commerce.
In announcing the meeting, Robert P.
Lamont. Secretary of CommersS, de-
clared that one of the most important
factors contributing to the development
OF air commerce Is proper air laws. reg
ulations and practices of uniform
character.
Object of Conference.
The conference will be known as the
National Conference on Uniform Aero
nautic Regulatory Laws, and will be
sponsored by Clarence M. Young, Assist
ant Secretary of Commerce and Aero
uautics, and members of the aeronautics
branch of the department.
The conference program calls for
consideration of the following five
fundamental subjects, Mr.. Lamont an
nounced: Uniform basic regulatory State
air law, adoption of Federal air traffic
rules by the States for purposes of local
enforcement, methods of locol enforce
n1ent. State enabling acts for airport
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-27

head and her body thrown into Berke-
ley Park Lake.
Mrs. OLoughlin had previously stated,
and Mrs. Spar had confirmed, that
Mrs. OToughlin twice visited the Spar
home on that night and that Mrs.
OLoughlin had arrived about $50 pm.
left and then returned about q half
hour later.
Yesterday, police said, Mrs. Spar re-
cited that Mrs. O'Ioughlin did not ar
rive until about 1890 o'clock and she
was disheveled and muddy and in a
state of great excitement. The refuted
statement was quoted as saying that Mrs.
OLoughlin's shoes were muddy and her
dress wet above the knees.
Frank OLoughlin, uncle Of the slain
child, also pleaded not guilty to muir
der charges upon arraignment Saturday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-27

ecuuisition and control, and Importance
of uniform airport field rules.
In his letter of invitation to the Gov
errors of the States, each Of whom has
been invited to send two representa-
tives, Mr.. Lamont said that only those
subjects were included in the program
which directly concern regulation and
control within the various States.
This has been done advisedly," Mr..
Lamont said, land upon the premise
that short intensive conference, lin
tied in its discussion to the few funda-
mentals involved. will bring about more
satisfactory results for all concerned"
In addition to the State delegates, the
conference will be attended by repre-
sentatives of the Aeronautical Chamber
of Commerce, the United States Cham
Der of Commerce and the National
Aeronautic Association.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-27
BOY SETS ALTITUDE
LIGHT-PLANE RECORD
Paul Claugh Ascends 1880 Feet
at Roosevelt Field and Craft
Refuses to Go Higher.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
ROOSEVELT FIELD, N. Y, october
27.-Paul Clough, 16-year-old errand
boy at Roosevelt Field, yesterday scared
to what he claims to be a junior alti-
tude record for light planes.
In tiny rnonoplane with 30-horse
power motor-a craft which is really
q power Clough climbed until the
plane would go no higher. His alti-
meter read IL 800 feet. He also carried
a barograph which will be sent to Wash
ington for celebration. It is believed
no record had been established pre-
viously for such flight.
Clough, who recently obtained a
flyers license, Is the son of q Garden
CITY real estate man. After school he
works at this field. his chief task being
to hop on his bicycle and obtain the
names of occupants of planes taking of
and landing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-27
PERU BANK GIVEN AID
Loans Amounting to $4,000, 900 to

LIMA, Peru, october 81 R).-The
local banks agreed yesterday to loan
the Bank of Peru and London 5000, 900
rate of exchange), to enable the bank
to pay its savings depositors.
The loan will be subscribed by the
italian Bank, the International Bank
of Peru, the Popular Bank of Peru,
the German Transatlantic Bank. the
National City Bank, the Anglo-South
American Bank and the Royal Bank
of Canada
The money will be deposited at the
Reserve Bank of Peru at the govern
ment's order. The government will
deliver the money to the Bank of Peru
and London.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-27
From. England -.

WOOLEN scarfs in fine fancy weaves $685. and sturdy
checked styles sports hose in many smart patterns
novelty umbrellas and those popular seat sticks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-27
From the Occident and the Orient

EXQU1STfE Chinese jade . bits of coral from Italy
IL Japanese rock crystals lovely strand ($225O) -.
diamonds from the heart of Africa amber from German
prmeva forests charming Florenne fooled feathers
fine linen handkerchefs from Ireland and exquisite Appenze
embroidered styles made tiny chalets in the Swiss Alps
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-27
From Cerrnany...

HERE woolen gloves for the children an intriguing
: beverage shaker in the form of windmill ($20) .
cigarette boxes of china ($5) womens hose of cotton and
wool i. fine Zess binoculars.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-27
W0MAN'S ALlBL BROKEN
IN DENVER MURDER CASE

at Home of Mrs. Spar About
$3.50 Pm. Denied by Latter.
BY the Associated Press.
DENVER, Colo, october 27.-Police
yesterday said a written statement by
Mrs. Ethel Spar contradicted an alibi
claimed by Mrs. Pearl OLoughlin, who
Saturday pleaded not guilty to the first
degree murder of her 10-year-old STEP
daughter Leona.
A. T. Clark. captain of detectives. re-
cited that previous stories of events on
the night of october IA we're construct
ed by her and Mrs. OLoughlin. On
that night Leona was beaten over the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-27

OF 1890 persons who lost their
licenses in England for driving motor
cars while intoxicated only eight were
women.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-27

Jane Arden, Film Actress, WEEDS.
BEVERLY Hills, Calf, october 81
up Jane Arden, motion picture
actress, and Frank Stemrel, head of the
Central Casting Bureau, were married
here last night