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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-03
BEAT HIM,
MAN TELLS COURT
Fred Gonzales Makes Charge
at Trial on Accusation OF
Possessing Weapon.

Charges that two second precinct po-
licemen beat and choked him to obtain
his admission to ownership Of . re-
volver were made in Police Court today
by Fred Gonzales, 81, colored, Of the
TOO block Of Euclid street. Gonzales
was charged with possession OF q dan
gerouS weapon.
The jury, after several hours deliber-
alton, was unable to reach a decision
and was dismissed by Judge Gus A.
Schuldt. Assistant District Attorney
Milford F. Schwartz announced after
trial that the Gonzales charges would
be reported to his superior, United
States Attorney Rover, and that the
case would probably be retired on Sep
TENDER Is.
Gonzales was arrested when a gang
Of eight colored men rushed Policeman
Earl L. Baker as the latter was stand
ing in front Of 2130 Eighth street the
he grabbed Gonzales, who was in front
of the group, with one hand, and drew
his service revolver with the other
Seven Of the men ran when confronted
by mis- gun, he said.
Baker declared he had started to walk
Gonzales to the precinct, with his gun
in the mans side, when a pistol dropped
to the ground. apparently coming from
Gonzales pocket. He picked up the gun,
which was presented in court as evil
dence, and declared that the prisoner,
upon reaching the precinct, willingly
admitted owning it. He denied Con-
zales' charges that another offlcer was
with him at the time the confession
was made.
Gonzales charged that Baker poked
him in the back with his fist, while an
other officer, whom he did not know,
choked him. It was then, he said, that
he told them the gun was his.
Gonzales said he was merely specta-
tor when the men tried to gang" the
policeman, and that he was pushed in
front of the bunch and toward the
officer by the men. The pistol, he con-
tended, must have been dropped by one
of the others. who fed In the same
direction in which the officer walked
him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-03
CHARGES POLICE
INJURED POWERS
Lawyer Has Doctor Examine Stay
er as State Prepares to Bring
Him to Trial.
BY the Associated Press.

.
HARRISBURG, W. Va, September
3.-Harrison County authorities pushed
plans today to bring Harry F. Powers.
42-year-old matrimonial agent and con-
fessed slayer Of two women and three
children, to justice.
Murder warrants were ready for serv-
ice and while the date for arraignment
of the chubby killer was not disclosed.
move the prisoner from the little stone
jail to the nearby Office of magistrate.
Powers trial probably will be held dur
ing the November term of court.
Meanwhile the prisoner was closely
guarded and everything handed through
the bars to him was scrutinized by Jail
attaches. Powers Is not permitted to
wear q belt.
For more than an hour yesterday a
physician, engaged by Powers counsel,
J. Ed Law, Clarksburg, examined Pow
ers. Law said the examination was to
determine injuries he claims the pris-
oner received while being questioned by
police Saturday. Announcement Of his
confessions in the Staying of Mrs. Asia
Eicher and her three children of Park
Ridge, Ill, and Mrs. Dorothy P. Lemke
Of Worcester, Mass, followed the ques-
tioning.
The bodies were found buried In q
ditch near Powers garage in Quiet Dell,
miles from here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Flenming Of
Northboro, Mass, are expected here
tomorrow to claim the body Of Mrs.
Lemke. Mrs. F1emming Is Mrs. Lemke's
sister.
Detectives today continued communi-
cation with officials in q score of cities,
checking Powers past.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-03
ARMS FARLEY PLANS
HELD AT STANDSTILL
Paris Newspaper Regrets U. S. Is
Not Taking More Active
Part in Program.
by the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
PARIS, September 3.-The senli-ofn-
cial newspaper lie Temps said edi-
torially that preparations for next
years disarmament conference were
making little progress If any. 1t
expressed regret that the United States
was not taking a more active part in
the efforts by the League Of Nations
TO attain disarmament and security.
Unless there Is some plan for mutual
assistance In time Of war. such as the
proposal by Joseph Paul-Boncour that
all armed forces be placed at the dis
posal of the League, little can be ex-
pected from the Disarmament Confer
ence said the newspaper.
I'm the United States" 1t asserted,
"the people seem to be convinced that
II all countries In Europe disarm stimuli
taneously. prosperity will be reborn as
by miracle"
It urged that the American people
think over the whole problem of dis
armament and asserted Germany's at
titude depended largely upon the out
come Of next years conference.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-03
.CH|NESE-MEX|CAN
AFFAIRS CRITICAL
U. S. Asked to Arbitrate Dis
pute Over Expulsion of Ma
tionaIs From Sonora.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NANKING. China, September sc.
T. Wang, foreign Minister Of the Ma
tionalist government, said today rela-
tons between China and Mexico had
been strained Ito the breaking point"
since negotiations with Mexico City
regarding the anti-Chinese movement
in Sonora and Sinaloa has proved abor-
tive.
DESTROYS Of obtaining q satisfactory
settlement" said Wang, "China re-
quested the American Government,
which accepted, to arbitrate the pres
ent dispute in accordance with the in
ternational convention at the second
conference at The Hague.
1.-THE American Government further
consented to grant temporary residence
in United States territory to Chinese
nationals compelled to evacuate Sonora
and Sinaloa in order to avoid untoward
incidents"
Repeated representations" said Wang
''were made to the Mexican government
by Samuel s. Young. the Chinese Minis
ter, resulting in many assurances from
the Mexican President that adequate
measures would be taken to protect
Chinese residents.
During the negotiations the Amer
lean Ambassador also was requested to
exercise his good ofnces. However,
neither the federal government OF
Mexico nor the governors Of the Mex
lean states have been able to arrest
the development Of anti-Chinese ac-
tivities.
"The Chinese government has exer-
cised much restraint over the situation
and hopes satisfactory settlement may
yet result"
FEARS FOR LIVES.
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BAND CONCERT.

BY the United States Marine Band this
evening at the Sylvan Theater, Monu-
ment Grounds, at 7:30 o'clock. Taylor
Branson. leader; Arthur Witcomb, sec
ond leader.
"Pines of the Appian Way" from
1.-THE Pines Of Rome. :. .Respighi
Overture, "In Bohemia. ...... .Hadley
Solo for cornet, king Carnival. .Kryl
Musician, John P. White.
First movement, Symphony No. g."
Brahms
whistler and His Dog. Pryor
1.-THE Swanky Drum Major" .Myddleton
Solo for clarinet, Fantasia and Rondo,"
Weber
Musician, Lugaresi Terzo.
Chanson Negro, lie Bananier,"
Gottschalk
Finale, Songs Of Scotland. . :. .Lampe
Marines hymn, "The Halls Of Monte
yuma"
1.-THE Star Spangled Banner"
Notice-This concert will close the
outdoor concert season Of the United
States Marine Band.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-03

tCOnLuueQ FROM cn0G Ed8SI
factor dominates the economic crisis
affecting most nations today, and It Is
for the politicians above all to influence
mems minds by spreading throughout
the world general feeling OF conf
dence.
"It would seem to be necessary to dis
card every preconceived opinion, TO be
guided by experience and to seek rene
dies wherever there seems to be a
chance of finding them"
The committee advocated the follow
ing definite steps:
Development of Europe as a single
market for the worlds products, en-
VSaging a pan-European economic and
customs union.
Active encouragement by the League
of Nations for the issue Of State loans
Of an international character.
Cooperation among the Leagues
Finance Committee, the World Bank
and National Treasury ofncials In aid
ing needy nations.
Investigation by the Pan-European
Commission Of the creation Of an
international bank to grant long-term
credits.
announcement by the commission Of
commercial treaties embodying prefer
entail tariff rates without injury to
other nations.
Creation Of an international place.
ment bureau to reduce unemployment
and the convocation OF o technical
labor conference.
Profound study Of the Soviet non-ag.
erosion pact for regulating commerce.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-03
FREDERICK IS CALM
over BANK CLOSING
First Excitement Subsidies as
Runs Fail to Develop at
Other Houses.
By a stan Correspondent to The Star.

BY Staff Correspondent to The Star.
FREDERICK. Md, September s.
Excitement e&AF5 last night by the
first reports ti1st che Central Trust Co
of Maryland would not open its doors
had subsidized today and feeling almost
of confidence had taken its place.
There was no disorder, although peo-
pie stood IN groups on street corners
discussing the closing.
The closing Of the Central Trust Co
apparently had no effect on Frederick'i
five other banks. which continued to dc
business as usual. Nothing akin to q
run developed and no accounts were
closed out.
Company Pays $50.
Trouble that was expected at the
OK Fiber Brush Works. which employs
45o men and pays OF through the Gen.
trail Trust Co., failed to materialize
noon with funds drawn from the Farm
ers' g. Mechanics National Bank Of
Frederick.
News that the Central Trust Co
would not open this morning became
general around midnight. Hundreds o.
people left their homes and congregatec
downtown In the hope OF obtaining
definite information. Several automo-
biles, in which were men who had moi
taken time to change from their pa
jamas, cruised through the streets.
An extra detail Of police was called
out, but their services were not re-
quired. This morning only one officer
was on duty in front Of the Centra
IN pY,i1A{po OF Nnrfh Market
and Church streets. At o'clock, wher
the bank should have opened, the crowd
there numbered less than so, and al
noon had dwindled to hardly more than
a dozen.
Preston Lane Arrives.
Preston Lane, attorney general Of
Maryland, arrived here and was closet
ed with state Bank Commissioner
George w. Page. His arrival seemed
to hearten the people, who felt a reo-
ganization would be effected and the
depositors paid of in full.
The closing Of the bank was a par
ticularly hard blow to the working
classes since the trust company has
made unusual efforts to obtain small
deposits. It Is estimated these deposits
total one-third of the funds in Fred
erick banks. A crew Of colored men, at
work installing pipe line 10 the city
filtration plant, threw down their
shovels and picks and refused to work
when they discovered the Central Trust
Co. had closed. The North Carolina
firm employing them is said to have
banked at the Central Trust Co.
Many depositors from the outlying
farm districts arrived in Frederick this
morning, some of them coming from
adjoining counties.
One depositor who came from Rock
vile represented the general feeling
here. II have known the Central Trust
Co. was shaky for some time" he said,
but I just put of from day to day
drawing out my money"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-03

the field, where they managed to catch
lines lowered from the dirtgible.
Soon after the men had caught the
craft. the wind and storm struck with
full force. The gas bag, light and Of
large surface, caught the gusts and
swayed the ground crew all around the
field. Aided by 80 more men, who saw
their plight, they finally got the craft
under control.
In addition to Pilot Miller, those on
board were Maj. w. r. Wadsworth, IS
years in the Army Lighter than-air
Service, and A. T. Bailey, q passenger
Of White Plains, N. Y. All were en-.
abled to come ashore without injury.
Maj. Wadsworth told Capt. Rogers
that in all his experience In different
types Of aircraft, he had never before
been in so tight q place.
IF your men had not been so EN-
Gent In catching u.s." he said, 1--WE
the ocean. With only one engine work
ing and less than is minutes fuel sup
ply left, we would have been in for q
bad night, helpless before the wind"
For an hour after the dirigible was
brought under control, the crew con-
tinued to hold her until the mooring
mast could be brought to North Beach
from Teterboro and assembled.
The craft, small ship with two en-
gines, is being used in the metropolitan
area for advertising purposes.
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alleged instances of the third degree.
Hoover appeared in the grand Jury
room this morning to confer with
United States Attorney Leo Rover, who
is handling presentation Of the grand
jury cases, and Inspector John M. Keith
of the Bureau of Investigation.
Bureau agents are said to have I'M
covered important evidence IN a num-
Der Of additional cases. During Keith'S
attendance on the grand jury sessions
the Justice investigation Is being con-
Quoted by Gus Jones. agent In charge
of the San Antonio branch otfice OF
the Bureau of Investigation, who was
brought here last week TO assist In the
inquiry.
As additional cases Of alleged bru-
tally develop, they will be presented to
the grand jury. Ohdcials do not intend
to present more than the first group
Of five cases this week, however. The
grand jury will defer making any final
report on the whole scope Of its in
vestigation until the Department OF
Justice has completed preparation Of
the additional cases.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-03
Z COBLENTz BANKS:
:. FAIL IN MARYLAND
President BIames Publicity
as Result of Smith Co.
Indictments Here.
CONTINUED From First Page.l

Continued From First Page.)
) of several borrowing companies which
have large holdings In Washington real
estate, where values have been abb
normally depressed"
Another factor has been the nliser-
able publicity to which have been per-
sonaily subjected in connection with
the Investigation of the affairs OF
washington real estate firm. While the
bank itself was in no wise connected
with this matter. the attendant pub
licity, affecting me as president, very
naturally disturbed public confidence
and caused slow but steady seepage OF
depositors. 49,
bank are sufficient, If uquidated In nor
NAL times and in an ordinary fashion,
to pay all depoSitorS In full and leave
substantial sum for stockholders. In the
past Is years the Central Trust Co. has
had q wonderful growth, and has de-
veloped a system of station banks which
are exceptionally clean and we'll
managed.
IT personally regret more than I can
say, the necessity which prompts the
action taken by our directors. have
placed back of the institution in vari-
Gus ways practically all Of my personal
worth. The loss and Inconvenience
which this occasions me, does not con-
Germ me. I am, however, deeply dis.
tressed that. notwithstanding the Sacri-
fees and burdens made and borne and
the tireless and unceasing support OF
capable organization, the staunch
friends of the institution, OF whom
their are thousands, should In any way
suffer inconvenience and possible loss
I'm conclusion, want to say that I
pledge every bit Of energy and re-
sourcefulneSs that / may possess to
aid in the liquidating of the assets OF
the bank, or In any proper reorganiza-
ton thereof, to the end that both de-
positors and stockholders may suffer a
minimum degree of inconvenience and
loss, If any,
Banks June Statement.
The statement of the Central Trust
Co. Of June 80, 1881, follows:
Resources: Loans and discounts (se-
cured by collaterals, etc., $13,54l,-
O7284; mortgages and judgments, ST.
511,235.27; bonds and stocks, $2527,-
1889; real estate, furniture and FIX
lures main Offices and all stationS),
$467,717.79; cash and reserve, $685.
S24.s7. Total. $40, 6o3. 744.66.
Liabilities: Capital stock, 81 500 900;
$2,o3s, 1924; deposits subject to check,
$2,568, 054.71: deposits, S11 ,529, 617.l2;
demand loans payable, $4,000; time
loans payable, $356,000; continued LA
bilities, $42,1623l; rediscount and ac-
ceptances, $251,74s.1o. Total, $1s,6O3,-
744.66.
COBLENTZ LOST HEAVILY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-03
NANKING PERILED
In GROWING HAVOC
Torrents Breaking Through bikes
Of Grand Canal, Taking
Many Lives.
~ the Associated Press.

SHANGHAI, September 3. - Fresh
Of death, ruin and starvation over
whelming millions in China's flooded
areas, piled up here today.
Marking the national capital, was
threatened. Torrents continued to pour
; through the broken dykes Of the Grand
Canal, north of here, inundating whole
cities. Wuhu, another inundated city
, on the Yangtze River, reported 1000
dead and 100000 homeless and desti-
tute.
Cities in the lowlands Of Northern
Kiamgsu Province, 80 miles east Of the
Grand Canal, were feeling the full
| weight Of the flood waters.
A magistrate reported that the City
Of Hinghwa, In that area, had become
the center of q lake with a 35-mile
radius in which entire villages had dis
appeared.
Countless people must have perish
ed" the magistrate said, adding that
last week trees and house tops had been
visible above the flood waters, but finally
had disappeared. e
Portions Of Hinghwa were under 20
feet Of water, while the district Offices,
in the highest part Of the city, were
submerged feet. The nearby cities Of
Taichow and Tungtai were similarly
afiicted, as the flood waters "surged
eastward.
Calamity rode into the Marking dis
trict on the rising waters Of the Yangtze
and threatened to tighten ito grip still
further there Three important dykes
broke, inundating the suburbs outside
the Marking west wall and drove crowds
Of refugees into the city. More than
], 900 refugees we're encamped on Nan
kings famous walls, the longest in
China. The river rose inches and
urgent measures were taken to
strengthen the dykes.
At Wuhu, SO miles up the river, the
water was rising again in one Of the
most sorely stricken cities. The ofncial
Koumin News Agency said the whole
city was submerged. All jewellers In
one-story houses were forced to perch
on their roofs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-03
KING ALEXANDER
ENDS IRON rule
IugosIavia Returns to Con-
stitutionaI Government After
More Than Two Years.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
BELGRADE. Jugoslavia, September
3.-Jugcslavia, Kingdom Of the Serbs
Croats and slovenes. returned to consti-
tutional government today after more
the iron fist OF King Alexander.
Gen. Peter Zivkovitch, president oi
the JugoslAvian cabinet, today handed
King Alexander his resignation and
that Of his ministry in conformance
with the Kings decree returning the
country to constitutional government
after two years Of dictatorship.
The King Immediately gave him Q
mandate to form a new government, and
the general reconstructed o cabinet OF
the same members, who were sworn In
forthwith.
The King issued DEGREES at an extra
ordinary session Of the cabinet last
night proclaiming a new constitution
to supersede the suspended bill Of rights
of 1921 and appointing q new ministry
representative OF the traditional politi-
cal parties.
His proclamation as posted in the
streets said that he was convinced that
the experience obtained during the dics
tatorship now permitted Q definite or,
ganizat ton Of state institutions and that
he intended carrying out O. national
policy on a broad basis Of direct col.
liberation with the people.
The new constitution assures civil lib.
critics and political rights similar t.
those In Western European countries. q
well as liberty of the press. ReconSti'
tuition Of the ancient province Of Slo'
vendi, long a sore spot In the territorial
changes growing out Of the World War
also is provided for.
Legislative power will be vested in q
Chamber and Senate. The Chamber
will be elected by universal, direct suf.
frage and secret ballot for four years
meeting in ordinary session on October
20 of each year. The Senate member
ship will sit for six years, half being
chosen by the people and half appointed
by the sovereign.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-03
EDWINA BOOTH BEATS
$50, 900 Alienation SUIT
Los Angeles Ruling in Action by
Former Wife Of Duncan Renal
do, Favors Blond Actress.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
LOS ANGELES, September 3.-A
decision that Edwina Booth, blond
movie actress, did not ALLEVIATE the az
fections Of Duncan Renaldo, actor,
while they were In Africa, making the
picture, Trader Horn" was handed
down In Superior Court yesterday.
Suzette Duncan, former wife Of the
actor. who filed the $4,000 suit against
Miss Booth, was detained In New York
by court order, her attorney, Paul
Shapiro. said, and did not appear to
testify.
Miss Booth categorically denied the
charges against her. She denied she
ever had made love to Renaldo or had
caused him to leave his wife, and said
she didn't even know he was married.
The actress said she married Anthony
@. Schuck, but didn't remember when.
sThe marriage later was auuulled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-03
COUNTY FUNDS SAFE.
Treasurer Declares SpecIx1 Bonds Cover
Depo4hs.
" a STAFF Correspondent of The Star.

BY staff Correspondent of The Star.
ROCKVILLE, Md, September s.
Montgomery County treasurer's funds
amounting to $4,000 are on deposit in
the Poolesville Branch of the Central
Trust Co. of Frederick, Md, j. Forrest
Walker, county treasurer, stated today.
The funds of the county, Treasurer
Walker said, are protected by a special
depository bond, filed with the county
about four weeks ago, which contains
the names Of about is directors and
stockholders of the bank who. the
treasurer said, are personally responsible
for the county's funds and who are well
able to make good any loss that might
occur.
The county commissioners recently
required all banks in which county
funds are on deposit to put up depos-
itory bonds for the amounts Of money
on deposit, and the Poolesville institu-
ton was among the banks furnishing
this type Of Eond.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-03
Tropical Storm Reported.

HAVANA, September 8 Cp.-The ma
tional observatory today reported q
tropical disturbance Of moderate in
tensity somewhat to the north Of the
Dominican Republic and moving in o
north-ncrthwesterly direction. Small
vessels of the eastern end Of Cuba were
warned the winds would be dangerous
after tonight.