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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-12
LOWER RAIL RATES
URGED BY FLETCHER
Florida Democrat Holds Increase
Would Only Decrease
Tonnage.

Should freight rates be increased as adj
vocated by so railroad executives a de-
crease In tonnage would be inevitable,
Senator Fletcher, of Florida. ranking
Democrat on the Senate Commerce
Committee, declared yesterday.
He called for lower rather than the
higher carrying charges and said one
reason why trucks we're moving so much
freight today was because Of high rail
rates"
st cannot see how the railroads can
expect to increase their revenues by In
creasing rates." he said. Some ten
years ago an increase of 40 per cent
was allowed the railroads, and this
brought the rates up to the highest
point ever reached. They have been re-
vised downward by the Interstate Com
merce Commission in 5000 out OF 5000
cases brought.
To-day the railroads complain Of a
loss Of business and lay good deal OF
that to competition by trucks and to
some extent airplanes.
Undoubtedly they would increase their
revenues by raising the rates provided
they could carry the same amount OF
tonnage, but it Is perfectly obvious thai
one reason why trucks are moving
so much freight is because of the high
rail rates. Consequently If these rates
were increased there would be an inev1-
table decrease in tonnage.
| India expects a bumper wheat crop
this SeaS0n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-12
ARM TENANT HELD
IN DEATH OF THREE
Dual Sayings and Apparent
Suicide of Landholder
{ Puzzle Authorities.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CONCORD, N. c., May 12.-The rid
die of the CHASTITY Staying of two women
and the apparent suicide of a large
landholder on whose plantation they
lived today confronted Cabarrus Coun-
ty authorities.
Last Saturday morning Robert L.
Barrier, as years old, discovered the
bodies of the women, Mrs. Crisis
Starnes, 80 years old, and her daugh-
ter Ada, 80 years old. en- the premises
of a tenant house they occupied oa
his farm. Both had been beaten on
the head with heavy, blunt instru-
ment and the body of the younger
woman hung by rope from joiSt in
a barn on the place.
Early yesterday, after he had bor-
rowed a shotgun at the home of a
brother in the community, Barrier
was found in a public road nearby with
the top of his head blown off. Au-
thor!tieS, after investigating, decided he
had committed suicide.
Early today they had disclosed moth
ing that would link the suicide with
the Sayings. Inquests into all three
deaths were set for his afternoon.
An investigation, started Saturday
and given added impetus by the death
of the plantation owner. was pressed
through last night in preparation for
the inquestS. The investigators indi-
Gated they were puzzled, but said they
momentarily expected to uncover
Startling evidence"
Carl Love, another of Barriers ten
ants, who with his landlord was at the
Starnes home late the day before the
bodies were found, was placed in the
county jail and held incommunicadc
as a material witness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-12
FIVE ARE INJURED
IN CAPITAL TRAFFIC
Three Children and Two
Women Injured in Epidemic
of Crossing Accidents.

Three small children and two women
were injured in trafhc accidents yes
Cecil E. Estep, years old. Of $40 G
street northeast, is In q serious con-
dition at Sibley Hospital today after
he Is said to have ran from behind
two parked automobiles yesterday into
the path Of an approaching machine m
front Of his home. The child re-
Joseph M. Saunders. 80 years old, OF
3412 Brothers place southeast, driver OF
the automobile, Is being held at the
ninth precinct pending the outcome OK
the child's injuries.
Hurt In Collision.
Following O collision on Sixteenth
street near the overpaSs bridge span
ming Military road, Mrs. Harry L. Jones,
sister in-law of Senator Wesley l..
Jones, and her 10-year- daughter
Bernice were slightly injured.
Taken to Walter Reed Hospital, Mrs.
Jones was treated for minor cuts and
shock. Her daughter received broken
nose. William Bond, $500 block OF
Piney Branch road, driver OF the ma
chine which collided with Mrs. Jones'
automobile, was uninjured.
Ezra Fowler, 8 years old, Of 1745 A
street southeast received severe head
injuries when he was struck by an
automobile in front of his home yes
terday. He was treated at Casualty
Hospital.
Charged With ReckIessness.
Reuben E. Rouzee of the 900 block
OF East Capitol street northeast, driver
Of the automobile which struck the
child. was not held.
Jack Demonet, 81 years old, son Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-12
VIEWS OF INDUSTRY
SOUGHT BY BORAH
Proposes 'Unmanaged' Con.
ference, With Politics Bar
red From Discussions.
Nv the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
A legislative program for the new
Congress has been sketched by Senator
Borah with the suggestion that indus
trial and business leaders present their
ideas in a special conference.
Among subjects the Idaho Republican
listed Yesterday as due for action When
Congress convenes in December, were
railroads, income taxes, oil restrlcuon,
agriculture and utilities.
Certainly we would like to hear the
views of industry" Borah said. I'VE
have not heard any recommendations
from business and by the time we get
to considering these bills we are going
to be stampeded by the lobbyists and
propagandists."
'eUnmanaged" Conference.
He proposed that the conference be
"unmanaged," and added that he
Thought Congress would be glad to learn
lust what legislative grist would develop
at the meeting.
Borafn suggested that five persons
from each Industry be delegated to at
tend the sessions and that political rep
resentatives and consideration OF poll
tics be barred.
The Idahoan did not elaborate his
ideas on the legislative program. Many
Of the things ne named, however. were
problems some members of both the
House and Senate have said they
thought the last Congress did not solve
satisfactorily.
4. Railroads Studied.
The House Commerce Committee
already has made an exhaustive study
OF railroads and holding companies and
it. is expected that group will foster
several changes in the law. Some Rep
resentatiyes have said they would favcN
legislation to extend the power of the
Interstate Commerce Commission.
Consideration of measures to increase
taxes on bigger incomes has been asked
in discussions Of ways to meet the in
creasing deficit. Numerous demands
have been made, and viii be made, for
| an oil tariff and laws dealing with re-
strictive production regulations.
Likewise, advocates of the farm
debenture still are active and some
members of both branches have urged
legislation TO place public utilities IN
interstate operation under Federal juris-
diction.
The business and Industrial confer
ence would differ from other similar
gatherings in that its discussions would
II BoralYs suggestions were followed, be
limited to remedial or beneficial legis-
lation affecting the Nation instead of
all problems involved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-12
BUSINESS MEN TO HOLD
"GET-T0GETHER" SUPPER
Group From Central Commercial
Area Will Convene Tonight
at Hotel Logan.

The recently formed Central Busi-
ness Mems Association of Washington
will hold q get-together and get-ac-
quainted buffet supper tonight in the
Hotel Logan, Thirteenth street and
Logan Circle. commencing at 8 o'clock.
The organization was formed by bus
mess men of the central commercial
area as means Of cooperating with
the District Commissioners in the en-
cheering development Of streets and
avenues leading north from the down.
town section. Principal among the
projects contemplated are the widen
ing Of Tenth, Eleventh, Twelfth and
Thirteenth streets as far as Rhode
Island avenue, changes in which the
organization is vitality interested.
The association also will cooperate
with the Logan Thomas Circle Citi-
zen's Association in working for the
betterment of the community generally
Arthur c. Smith is president Of the
organization.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-12
MISSIONARY UNION
or BAPTISTS GAINS
Southern Church Delegates Hear
Report on Membership Rise
! to 624,659 in 1880.
~ the Associated Press.

~ the Associated Press.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala, May 12.-The
Women's Missionary Union Of the
Southern Baptist Convention reviewed
its past years work In a meeting here
today that was preliminary to the as
sembly of the convention tomorrow.
Missionary work carried on In home
and foreign fields was described In re-
ports by Mrs. w. j. Cox Of Memphis,
president, and Miss Kathleen Mallory,
Birmingham, corresponding secretary.
Miss Mallory said that during 1880
contributions to benevolent mission and
educational work Of the denomination
totaled $2,530,134. Of which one-third
went to home and foreign missions.
A gain was reported in the number
Of organizations and members over the
previous year, the total for 1880 being
10000 organizations, with 624,659
members.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-12
Handouts One.Armed Man.

DODGE CITY, Kans. CP.-Putting
the bracelets" on q one-armed man IS
quite q trick, but Sheriff Charles Cam
pei of Pearisburg, Va, was equal to It.
About to return a prisoner for trial on
a felony charge, he snapped the spare
handcuff to the fellows suitcase handle.
An English tombstone has an In
scription on which, including q verse
of poetry, all is in shorthand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-12

Mai. Charles Demonet Of the 800 block
of Cathedral avenue, was arrested on
a charge of reckless driving yesterday,
after his automobile knocked down and
injured Mary Brown, colored, of the
700 block Of Harvard street. The acct
dent occurred on Connecticut avenue
near Porter street. Mary Brown was
treated at Emergency Hospital for in
ternal injuries and facial cuts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-12
PAULINE STARKE GIVEN
$4OO MONTHLY. AWARD
Actress Gets Temporary Alimony
Pending Trial of Dual Suits
for Divorce.
BY the Associated Press

By the Associated Press.
LOS ANGELES, May 12-Pauline
Starke, film actress, and Jack White,
motion picture producer, related tales
of adverse financial straits in Alimony
Court yesterday. Judge Dudley s. VAL
entine awarded the actress S400 a
month pending trial Of their respective
separate maintenance divorce suits.
Miss Starke said her husband was
able to pay her $3.50 a month, which
she said was required for living ex-
penSes.
White said illness had reduced his
earning capacity. He said his income
last year was $4,000 and his liabi-
1ties $4,000.
Miss Starke countered with testimony
her lights and gas had been cut of
because Of inability to pay the bills.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-12
OFFICERS TO BE NAMED

Of1cers will be elected at the annua
picnic meeting Of the Monday Evening
Holiday House, Just below Alexandra
Nominations include: Elwood Street
president; A. j. Driscoll, and Miss Fay
L. Bentley. vice president; john Mel
polder, recording secretary; J. Blaine
Gwin, corresponding secretary, and Mrs
Daisy !. HUFF, treasurer. Members nom
mated for the Executive Committee in
clude Rev. Karl j. Alter, Miss Ruth
Collins. Miss Sibyl Baker, oscar Leonard
and Miss Helen P. Story.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-12
CANOE DEATH ACCIDENT
Earl R. Bell, IS, Drowned in
Basin, to Be Buried Today.

A certificate of accidental death was
given by Coroner j. Ramsay hewitt in
the case Of Earl r. Bell, 15-year-old
Mckinley High School student, who
was drowned in the Tidal Basin Sun
day afternoon when canoe upset.
Emlen and Alice Bell, parents of the
boy, arranged for funeral services al
w. w. Chambers funeral home this
afternoon. Interment will be at Fort
Lincoln Cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-12

India expects a bumper wheat crop
this season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-12

President Hoover today promoted
Col Robert u. Patterson, Medical
Corps, to q major general and to be
surgeon general Of the Army, to succeed
Mai. Gen. Marriette W. Ireland. the
Incumbent. Gen. Ireland reaches the
retirement age on May 81. Col. Pat
terson's appointment is for a fcur-year
term.
The new surgeon general, who was
born in Montreal, Canada, June 16
1887, has had a distinguished career
in the Army Medical Service since his
appointment as an assistant surgeon IN
1901 from Maryland. His active care' I
includes service in Cuba with the Army
of Pacifcation from 1905 to 1909 and
during the World War.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-11-26
NlLsEN-AMUNDsEN.

The first wedding ceremony ever
performed in the Dockson Community
church occurred last Saturday eve
ming when Miss Alice Amundsen be-
came the bride of MIR. Stanley Nilsen
The ceremony which united these two
popular young people was performed
by Rev. G. August Peterson.
The bride, dressed in the conven-
tional white satin and carrying a
bouquet Of pink and white roses, was
attended by Miss Lorna Danielson
who was charmingly dressed in a
costume Of Chinese red satin, trim
med with black fur.
Earl Odion was best man.
After the ceremony a reception for
Mr.. and Mrs. Nilsen was held at the
home Of the brides parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. @. Amundsen. The guests were
the relatives and close friends OF the
young couple.
The best wishes Of the entire COM
munity, of which they form an i'm
portant part ARE extended to Mr.. and
Mrs. Nilsen.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-11-26
FRIDAY NIGHT is THE NIGHT.

On Friday evening there will be a
display Of what is proper dress for
these days Of depression we have all
been hearing SO much about. The Is
land Club, scene Of hard time party,
will witness many BAD sights, and 1t
is to be hoped that the weather will
be mild, for according to reports the
raiment of some will indeed be scanty.
But even though the clothing of
those participating may have seen
better days it is needless to say that
everyone present will have just as
good a time as they always do at the
Clubs parties.
There will be number of prizes
given; there will be good music, and
also good refreshments. The holiday
spirit will be in the air. So what
more could be needed to make com
plcte and enjoyable party.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-11-26
THEY SAY 1T PAYS
TO ADyERTIS Z

On Monday morning we were ac-
costed on the street by Frank Park,
demanding rebate on little fifty
cent classified ad he had inserted In
last weeks paper. He stated that on
Friday night one OF our readers had
been persuing his News-Record, and
seeing Mr.. Parks ad he grabbed his
hat, jumped into his car, and in less
time than 1t takes to tell 1t was down
at the Parks ranch and had bought
all Of the red hens that were for sale.
The same day H. p. Babcock called
up In great distress and said, "What-
ever you do, don't dare run that ad
I put in last weeks News-Record
again!" He stated that he was Jump
ing sidewise; that every fowl on the
place that was edible had been sold,
and that he was slowly being driven
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-11-26
Play Nets A
Lot OF Laughs

1t can truthfully be said that the
play given at the Vashon grammar
school last Friday evening was howl
Ing success, for not only did the audi
ence howl with glee at the fanny pic
lures presented, but they have been
laughing In recollection every time
they met any of the local women who
posed for them, with more or less
success at standing perfectly stilD.
incidentally those who took part had
about as much fun over the whole
thing as the audience did, so "a good
time was had by ALL"
The auditorium was filled to capac-
ity, and after hearing the reports
there were lot who stayed at home
who wished they hadn't.
1t was surprising how many old
clothes were resurrected in q COM
munity no older than ours. And 1t
was even more surprising that in a
generation the fashions could show
such startling changes as the clothes
on display Friday night did. The
greatest source Of supply was the attic
of Mrs. G. w. Bailey, at Ellisport, who
is always glad to help out by lending
anything she has of that nature.
The P. T. A, wishes to express ap-
probation for the patronage and the
expression Of appreciation that have
been heard on every side The pro-
ceeds of the play will be used in pro-
viding hot lunches and milk for needy
pupils; playground equipment, or for
any other need that may arise.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-11-26
JACKSON CoRBET rs
SOMEWHAT IMPROVED

Last minute reports from jackson
Corbet bring the good news that his
condition is somewhat improved. Mr..
Corbet has been allowed to be out of
his bed for a short time, although it
is altogether likely that he will not
be out of the hospital until the first
OF the year. The bruised condition of
the lung is clearing up, but there will
be necessity for utmost care for many
weeks to come.
Mrs. Corbet is recovering from an
attack of pneumonia and is again
able to leave her room. The News
Record joins with the host of other
friends of the Corbets in the hope
that Mr.. Carbett's accident, and Mrs.
Corbet's illness will not make 1t neces-
sary for them to leave the Island, even
for the balance of the winter.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-11-26
WORTHY GRAND MATRON
o. E. s. PAYS OFFICIAL VISIT

A delightful evening was enjoyed
last Wednesday evening, November
10, at the regular meeting of the East
ern Star. To start things off, all en-
joyed bountiful turkey dinner, such
as Mrs. Evans can serve.
The occasion was the visit Of Mrs.
Allie Mclean, Of walla Wall, Worthy
Grand Matron Of Washington, her
first visit to vashon Island. The
chapter was called to order at the
usual hour. There were candidates so
Mrs Mclean witnessed the initiation
ceremonies Later in the evening she
made very impressive address, 1.-THE
Golden Chain of Friendship
Mrs. Rose stonecipher. of Waits
berg, Grand Martha, accompanied
Mrs. Mclean. She too made very
nice talk, expressed her delight in be-
ing able to visit vashon Island.
Mrs. Mclean was presented with an
Edison picture of 1.-THE Mountain, a
gift from Island Chapter. There were
guests also from both Tacoma and
Seattle, besides visiting Stars who live
on the Island.
Mrs. Dolly Tjomsland sang two
beautiful solos. also Miss Mildred Bell
assisted with vocal music in the
initiation ceremonies.
The Chapter room was decorated
with baskets Of crysanthemums, which
added dignity to the affair.
Mrs. Mclean and Mrs. stoneciphe,
remained on the Island for the night
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. G. j. WIZ
liams, returning to Seattle the follow.
ing day.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-11-26

Don't wait for "lucky breaks; seize
common occasions and make them
great.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-11-26
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
ANNOUNCE CONTEST

George washington" will be the
subject Of the eighth annual knights
of Columbus essay contest for high
school students, officials of the organ
ization have announced. The contest
closes February %, 1882. and the win
ming essay will be featured as part Of
the Bicentennial observ ances of
Washington's birthday, by the Order.
Various cash prizes are being offered
by different districts while the ma
tional offices have announced q prize
of 100000.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-11-26

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lieving acting post ms er. Anna
Bowling, who has been putting in
about thirteen hours dry during the
past six months.
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we apologize apJectiy 10 our young
iriehd' ward Clark iof omittlng ms
name from tne iist Oh those taxing
part In tne piiiiard contest al Vashoh-
Inc genus Oh one BACK Office naa al
ready disposed OF tne copy Deiore we
learned OF our error SO we are gong
10 ciaiih IL was MS hegiige.ce ratner
season IN nrinters
Mr. Howard Lea worthy Fa1ron
anu Mrs. MatV'e Lea secretary Oh
came over ~ otterd tho raet,ng
"Wednesday even,ng tha official v,sit
Of sister A,,ie Mol aan worthy Grand
Matron a a q Of washington Thev
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-11-26
England & Petersen
Gets Large Contract

In competition with saw mills and
lumber dealers from Tacoma, Seattle,
Bremerton and other points, England
& Petersen obtained the order for
lumber and other materials to be
used in construction Of Kitsap
Countys new court house. Fourteen
bids were submitted, and our Island
firm feels pretty good at getting the
business.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-11-26
Island NeUs of Interest

T. J. Steffensen carried the rural
mail on Monday, the regular carrier,
Mr.. Thompson, being confined to his
home by illness.
Mrs. 7. Hansen left Monday after
noon for Spokane to spend Thanks
giving with her daughter, Mrs. Geo.
Shields Jr, and family Mrs. Hansen
will remain with hes daughter until
the first Of next month.
Mr.. and Mrs j. M. silvey are now
making their home with their daugh-
ter, Mrs. Price, and family at Center.
We are sorry to lose them from our
village.
Mrs. Corbett, who has been caring
for Mr., Wilhight for the past few
months left the Island Saturday
morning. Mr.. Wilhight is now under
the capable care Of Mrs. Frederick
Boxer.
Mrs. W. G. Blekkink, who was
taken to a Seattle hospital Sunday
morning, is reported responding well
to the treatments being administered
there. The exact cause Of her illness
has not been determined, but with her
improved condition her many friends
have every reason to expect an early
recovery. 1t is indeed unfortunate
that illness should come to one SC
necessary to family and community as
this dear mother is.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-11-26

crazy Between answering the phone
and the door, AS he talked there was
the sound Of his dog barking furious
" and he said, "rhat's just the dog.
Someone else wants turkey"
And that's the way II goes. Some
folks would complain II they had to
choke doing it. so we are not going
to let complaints Ike these disturb us.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-11-26
MAuRY woMENs CLUB.

The Maury women's Club will meet
December at Maury Hall. Mrs.
Dahl and Mrs Middlecoff as hostesses.
Roll call will be answered with Christ
mas verses or legends.
Mrs. E. A. TIildebrand, Sec'y.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-11-26
LADIES MEET.

The Ladies' Auxiliary Of the presby-
terrain church will hold their regular
meeting at the club house on Thurs
day afternoon, December 8, at 2 p. m.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-11-26
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
The vashon Island Lily Association
will meet at the Island Club house
Sunday, November 20 at 2:3O p m.
Secretary.
The Washington times., 1931-01-06
COL. ISAAC C. JENKs

Funeral services for Col. Isaac
C. jerks, SO, in charge Of National
Guard affairs at Baltimore, Nd,
who died Saturday, were held to-
day at st. Margaret's Episcopal
Church, Bancroft Plcea and Con-
necticut Avenue Northwest. He
was buried in Arlington National
Cemetery with full military hon.
ors.
Colonel jerks, who was born
February 8, 1867, in Dedham,
Mass, at the time of his death
was serving on the staff of the
Third Corps Area, under Mai.
Gen. Fred w. Sladen, who at
tended the funeral with other
members Of the staff.
Among the honorary pallbearers
were Brig. Gen Frank G. Beery,
adjutant general Of Pennsylvania.
and Brig. Gen. Milton A. Reckord.
adjutant general of Maryland.
Colonel jerks is survived by his
widow, Mrs. Alice G. jerks.