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The Washington times., 1931-09-21
Britons In France
Find Their Money
Hard to Pass

PARIS. Sept. 81 0.N.S0-
British visitors to France found
themselves embarrassed today
by their governments abandon.
ment of the gold standard.
Many travellers, made plans
to return to Britain immedi-
ately, but found they were un'
able to exchange pound notes
without mourning heavy losses.
The depreciation was particu-
larly noticeable at isolated GEN.
ters like Nice and Biarritz,
where the pound lost one-fifth
of it's value.
Bartenders and shopkeeper
categorically refused to accept
British paper for small trans
actions. but some banks were
willing to give 118 francs to
the pound.
The Washington times., 1931-09-21
CRASH Of PLANE
KILLS BANKER

NEW YORK, Sept. 81 GNSJ.
Peter j. Brady, chairman of the
Mayors committee on aviation
and president of the Federation
Bank, was killed instantly at noon
today when a plane piloted by
James Goodwin Hall, in which
Brady was riding as passenger,
crashed to the roof of a building
at Meters Corner, Staten Island.
Hall was not seriuosly injured.
Motor trouble apparently de-
velOped as the plane flew high
over Staten Island and it
chraShed to the roof of a resi-
dence, bursting into flames as the
gasoline exploded.
Mrs. Tritti Marchesi. so, years
old, resident of the house, was
burned to death when the flam-
ing mass crashed through her
r00f
The Washington times., 1931-09-21
III. s. TO ACQUIRE
BUILDING
Photo by International

Negotiations now under way for
the purchase by the Federal Gov
ernment of the Architects Build
ing, at Eighteenth and E Streets
Northwest, for $312,50O are ex
pected to be completed in a few
days, it was announced today at
the office of the supervising archi-
tect of the Treasury Department.
Assistant Secretary Of the
Treasury Harry X. Heath has &C
cepted the offer made by the
Ordinance Building Company, of
New York, owners, it was stated,
and contracts are to be signed
soon.
If the deal goes through, as ex'
pected, notices to vacate by De-
cember / will be sent to the pres
ent tenants by the last Of this
month.
Terms of the contracts will be
scanned by the Department OF
Justice officials, the Comptroller
General and Treasury Depart
ment, and by the title companies
before the deal is consummated.
When possession is obtained
the property will be given into
the custory of Col. U. S. Grant,
Sd, superintendent of public build
ings and public grounds.
The building is a fireproof
brick and stone structure and
has $4,000 square feet of office
space.
It ultimately will be included
in the War Department build
ing program and is located in
the quadrangle which is one OF
the sites considered for the loca
tion of the new War and Navy
Building.
The Washington times., 1931-09-21
KANE RESCUED
FROM W|FE'S
BROTHER
Fist Fight Prevented by Police
at Time of Professors
Arrest on Murder Count

AMPTON, Va, Sept. 81
UN.SO.-Only interference by
Elizabeth City County Constable
E. w. Brownley prevented an
assault by w. H. ("Hop"D Gra-
ham on Prof. Elisha Kent Kane,
University of Tennessee romance
language teacher, charged with
the murder of his wife, Graham's
sister, when Kane was arrested,
it was learned today.
Kane's charge that Graham at
tempted to assault him as he
was being arrested on a warrant
charging he murdered his wife,
Jenny Graham Kane, was con.
firmed by Brownley today, who
said:
81 interfered, and if I had
not there would have been an
open fist fight. stopped
Graham"
Brownley said that so far as
he knew Graham had no weapon
Of any kind, but added that even
after Deputy Sheriff Tom Curtis
placed the college professor,
charged with murder, in an auto
mobile, Graham rushed at him.
Kane'S charge that Graham at
tempted to attack him was but
one Of several developments of
TideWater Virginia Sunday
three days prior to the opening
Of a hearing which will estab-
liSh whether, when Kane's wife
drowned on Friday, September
II, it was at the hands of her
husband, or accidental.
Case to Be Re-enacted
The prosecution plans to have
the incident re-enacted, insofar
as it is possible, in an effort to
prove its contention that her huS-
band was responsible for Mrs.
Kane's death in comparatively
shallow water, and that after
she went under and he pulled
her out, he made no effort to
revive her, but rushed to a
nearby hospital, where the woman
was found to be dead.
Commonwealth Attorney Ro-
land D. Cooke will seek to have
the clam-diggers whose story of
watching Prof. and Mrs. Kane in
the water that Friday morning
resulted in issuance of the Kane
warrant, take UP again their re-
spective locations as of Septem-
ber II and picture as best they
can what they saw.
The Washington times., 1931-09-21
GANDH| |NvADES
ENEMY AREA
Photo by International

LONDON, Sept. 81 Q.N.S).-
Refreshed after a quiet weekend
trip to the countryside near Lon
don, Mahatma Gandhi made
preparations today for his visit
to Lancashire, center of the Brit
ish cotton-spinning industry.
The Indian boycott on foreign
cloth has seriously damaged the
spinning industry and threats
have been reported against
Gandhis life if he ventured into
the Lancashire mill districts, but
he reiterated his determination to
carry his appeal for Indian indie
pendence to the English spinnerS
despite these threats.
The Mahatma said he expected
to address the cotton workers,
many of whom have lost their
jobs through the development of
his policies in India, and would
also confer with leaders of the
cotton trade.
The Washington times., 1931-09-21
BECOMING
BIPARTISAN
EMBLEM
Shouse Stand on Beverage En-
visions to W. C. Murphy, ir.,
Campaign on Beer Trucks
BY WILLIAM c. MURPHY, JR.

BY WILLIAM C. MURPHY, JR.
A vision of both political
parties charging into the 1882
presidential campaign mounted
on beer trucks is beginning to
tickle the palates and imagina-
tions Of the vets.
Following the pronouncement
of Jouett Shouse, chairman Of
the Democratic executive COM
mittee, in favor of light wines
and beer, the latter beverage is
taking on the aspect Of a bi-
partisan campaign emblem.
Some observers are inclined to
read the Shouse declaration as
expressing a fear tNo+ the Re
publicans may steal the wet issue
from the Democrats by attempt
ing to, or actually, legalizing beer
during the coming session Of
Congress.
Recent revelations that the
White House has sought data on
the employment and economic
aspects of legalized beer, to-
gether with the growing pressure
from powerful business interests
for modification gives some point
to this speculation.
Vigorous Stand, Now
While the Democratic national
organization since 1928 has been
dOminantly wet, its wetness has
been largely of the academic sort
aimed at eventual repeal or re-
vision of the Eighteenth Amend.
ment itself, a procedure which
even its advocates admit will re-
quire considerable time.
The ShouSe advocacy Of beer,
however, is of a different cate
CORY. It relates to something
which could be done in a few
days or hours-provided Congress
was so inclined.
The Supreme Court has ruled
that Congress has the power to
define what is meant by intoXi-
eating liquor so if Congress
should decide that per cent
beer is Misunderstanding there
would be no technical violation
of the Eighteenth Amendment.
Conservative elements in both
parties would be pleased to have
prohibition a major issue to divert
attention from such fundamental
questions as the maladjustment
of the economic system, the ull.
equal if not inequitable distribu-
ton of wealth, and similar issues.
High Tax Alternative
Moreover, beer is considered a
possible avenue Of escape from
the growing probability that dras-
tic upward revisions Of the tax
laws will be called for.
Shouse limited at this aspect OF
the situation with his statement
that:
"The tax on beer alone will
yield revenue which will 60 far
toward the reduction Of the
mounting Treasury deficit. Inn.
mediate employment would be
afforded for several hundred
thousand idle men,"
The Washington times., 1931-09-21
Laval Not to Visit
America, SUUS Paris

PARIS, Sept. 81 USD. - The
idea that Premier Laval will visit
America is not being considered
by French official circles. 1t
is authoratively stated that no
such invitation has been received
from Washington.
The meeting of Parliament in
November, and the proximity of
general elections, makes it i'm
possible for the premier to absent
himself from France for the time
such a trip would require.
The Washington times., 1931-09-21
N. Y. Actress Fined
For Biting Policeman

NEW YORK, Sept. 21.-A
young woman who said she is
a New York actress and scenario
writer was fined $40 for disorderly
conduct at WeStmont. N. j., after
she is alleged to have bitten one
policeman, smashed picture
frame over the head of another
and slapped the constable's face.
She gave her name as Miss
Grace Bowen. Is, when the con-
stable, William Schwartz, gave
her a summons.
The Washington times., 1931-09-21
zEP OCEAN HOP
COMPLETED

PERNAMBUCCO, Brazil, Sept.
21 G.N.S0.-The German dirigi-
BILE Graf Zeppelin was tied up here
today after a 70-hour flight from
Friedrichshafen, completing its
second commercial trip to South
America this year.
The airship, commanded by
Capt. Ernst Lehman, carried
nine passengers and q quantity
Of South American mail. The
passengers, including HarnOd
Knight, of New York, and James
McVitke, of Chicago, said the
trip across the Atlantic was en-
jOyabIe but uneventful.
Captain Lehman planned to
hold the dirigible here long
enought to carry back replies to.
letters brought from Germany.
The Washington times., 1931-09-21
Pierce Hall Players
To Give One-ActerS

Three one-act plays will be
given during November by the
Pierce Hall Players. it was an
nounced, following a meeting of
the council of the organization
Saturday.
William G. Eliot, Sd, is chair
man of the council. Committee
heads of the organization are K.
Hiding Beij, staging; Betty John
son, membership; Mrs. H. L.
Knight. music; Kathryn Dunk
horst. dance; Alice w. CuShman,
coStuming. and Laurence c.
Staples, program.
The Washington times., 1931-09-21
Nelv Mexican ENJOY
To u. S. FeLicitGted

MEXICO CITY, Sept. 81 (U.SO
Many officials and other friends
called on former minister of edu-
cation, DR.. Puig Casauranc today
to felicitate him upon his ap-
pointment as Ambassador to
Washington.
According to unofficial informa-
ton received at the American
Embassy here, DR.. Puig Casau-
ranc will take over the post at
Washington the third week in
october. Manuel C. Teller, pres
ent Ambassador has been ordered
home.
The Washington times., 1931-09-21
Dorothy Stone Back
In ~. Y. With Mate

NEW YORK, Sept. 81 U.SJ.
Dorothy Stone, daughter of Fred
Stone and one of Broadway's
favorites, returned on the LeVia-
than yesterday with her huS-
band, Charles Collins, whom she
married two weeks ago in Eng
land.
Miss Stone and Collins met
two years ago when he played
opposite her in the musical COM
edy, "RippleS." Recently they
have been appearing together on
the London stage.
The Washington times., 1931-09-21
Unused Flood Fund
SOUQht bu Cern1Gk

CHICAGO, Sept. 81 U.SO-A
suit to obtain $103,0 900 alleged to
be remaining in former Mayor
ThompSon'S flood relief fund will
be started today at the direc-
ton of Mayor Cermak.
An effort will be made to have
whatever is recovered turned
over to Governor Emmerson'S
commission for the relief Of the
unemployed. the need for flood
relief having passed.
The Washington times., 1931-09-21
Judge Hit Resumes
Duties Despite Pain

The call Of duty, despite per-
sonal pain, showed strong today
when Judge Isaac r. Hit
mounted the Traffic Court bench
after an absence of several weeks.
Judge Hit some months ago
broke his left arm. Complica-
tions set in about three weeks
ago and it became necessary that
he undergo a serious operation.
Today. claiming that it only
hurts a little Bit" he came back
to work. Some of his associates
and friends had urged that he
remain away in the interest Of
his health for a few more days,
but the judge felt that he should
fulfill his duties.
The Washington times., 1931-09-21
Fire at Ford Plant
Causes Big Damage

CHESTER, Pa, Sept. 81 GIN.
SO.-Three buildings of the Ford
Motor Company plant on the Del
aware River here were badly dam.
aged today by a spectacular fire.
The fire, of undetermined orr
gin, was accompanied by a ter
rifle explosion. Plant officials
estimated the damage at hun
dreds of thousands of dollars"
Cars for the foreign trade and
for distribution in nearby Penn
sylvania, Delaware, Maryland and
New Jersey are assembled at the
local plant, which normally en-
ployS several thousands workers.
The Washington times., 1931-09-21
2 Girls and Youth Die
As Auto Hits Boulder

DELAVAN, Wis. Sept. Il
Q.N.SD.-Two girls and a youth
were killed instantly yesterday
when the coupe in which they
were riding struck large boulder
and overturned near Delavan
Lake.
The dead are Georgiana Bau'
meister, 10; Frances Morris, 18
and Carl Reed, 20, all Of DelaVan
The Washington times., 1931-09-21
REPAIR SHOPS CLOSE

BALTIMORE, Sept. 21.-An in.
definite suspension of work at it's
Mount Clare repair shops. has
been ordered BY the Baltimroe and
Ohio railroad. 1t is not known
how long the repair shops of the
syTtem will remain closed.
The Washington times., 1931-09-21
HaLLOWeen Plans
To Be Made Tonight

Plans for community Hallow-
cen program will be discussed to-
night at a meeting of the general
committee composed of represen-
tatives of civic and trade organi-
zaions of Washington. The con-
ference is to be held in the board
room of the District Building
with William A. Roberts presid-
ing.
The Washington times., 1931-09-21
81 Guests Arrested
In Ni0ht Club Raid

CHICAGO, Sept. 81 U.SO.
Fifteen handsomely gowned
women and 16 men clad in eve
ming dress were seized by police
in a surprise raid on the Vanity
Fair. one of the gayest of the
nocturnal haunts yesterday morn
ing.
The first of what is planned
To be a series of 20, police en-
tered with secret warrants and
surprised the place going full
blast.
The Washington times., 1931-09-21
BOYS BIKE RIDE FATAL

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla,
Sept. 81 QN.SO.-Nine-year-old
Silas Kirk plunged into New
River, near here. while riding a
bicycle that belonged to his
brother. The boy was killed. The
bicycle was lost. Members of a
coroner'S jury donated their fees
toward purchase of a new bicycle
for the boys brother.
The Washington times., 1931-09-21
Basque Autonomy
SOught by Majors

BILBAO. Spain, Sept. 81 QNS0
More than four hundred Basque
mayors from Alava. Guipuzcoa,
Navarro. and Viscaye left today
for Madrid to deliver to the
CorteS a demand for Basque
autonomy.
The Washington times., 1931-09-21

with being intoxicated and break
ing glass on the street. police
reported.
An officer suggested some one
else in the party drive Arbuckle'S
car when the comedian removed
a bottle from the car and dashed
it against the curb, police said.
The Washington times., 1931-09-21
WAR CERTAIN
IF ORDER IS
IGNORED
Marshal Chang Also Demands
Satisfactory Explanation"
of Occupation in 48 Hours

PEIPING, Sept. 81. u.N.SD
Withdrawal of japanese occupa-
tional forces from South Man
churia within "a hours was de-
manded today by Marshal Chang
Hsueh-Liang, governor of Man
churia, in an ultimatum served on
Japanese Minister ShigemitSu at
Marking for transmission TO
Tokyo.
The 30-year-old Manchurian war
lord also declared that "Satisfac'
tory explanation" of the occupa-
ton would be expected in 48
hours.
With japanese flags flying
throughout South Manchuria and
with japanese troops in control
of 10000 square miles of Chinese
territory, Marshal Chang de-
nounced the Japanese occupation
as an "act of war" and appealed
to all China to unite in driving
out the invaders.
Passive No Longer
Chang issued his appeal from
q sick bed in the Rockefeller
Hospital here, abandoning his
previous policy of non-resistance
and indicating a determination
to oppose any further advance of
the Japanese.
TOKYO, Sept. 21.-Renewed
hostilities between Japanese and
Chinese troops in Manchuria oc-
CURED today despite efforts of
government authorities to bring
about an amicable settlement of
the dispute.
Heavy firing took place one
mile from Changchun. japanese
troops captured the city of
Fushun, finally disarming all
Chinese after the latter had put
up stubborn resistance.
Without consulting the cabinet,
General HayaShi, commander-in
chief of the japanese garrison in
&AO4OdI OANCACO OWO kAOACdA NAN4o-
ions to proceed to Chientao.
. In the face of sharp protests by
Chinese authorities at Marking
and Peiping, the Japanese govern
ment decided today to continue
its military occupation of South
Manchuria for the present.
Tentative promise was made,
however, that japanese troops
would be withdrawn from Mukden
and other towns as soon as the
situation became quieter.
Situation Not EaSed
While hopes of an amicabIe set
tlement at an early date we're be-
ing expressed, adviceS to the war
office from Manchuria indicated
that further trouble was brewing
and that mobilization of
stronger japanese army in Man
'ehuria might be necessary.
Dispatches from Harbin stated
that Chinese troops we're assem-
bling there in large numbers and
also at Kirin, to the South. Jap
anese forces were maSSing at
Changchun at the same time.
The situation was described as
"tense," with a serious battle in
prospect.
PEKING, Sept. 81 GN.SO-A
transsiberian express train was
mysteriously blown up today be-
tween Harbin and Manchuli, in
northern Manchuria, according to
a report received here from the
United States consul at Harbin.
GENEVA, Sept. 21 G.N.SD.-
Formal demand that the League
of Nations intervene in Man
churia between Japan and China
was made today by DR.. Alfred
SEE, representative of the Chinese
Nationalist government, in a COM
PLANT filed with the secretary
general, Sir Eric Drummond.
Protesting against the Japanese
occupation of South Manchuria,
DR. SEE pointed out the league
under the covenant was employed
to act anywhere in the world in
events which disturbed the peace
or threatened war between ma
tionS.
Fire at Ford Plant
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-16
STEADY TREND
is FEATURE OF
SWINE MARKET
HeiferS Active, Stronger in
Cattle Trade; Sheep
Unchanged.

Swine held to Mondays levels at
the stockyards today, all classes
steady. The bulk, 40 to 300 pounds,
sold for $685. to SITS with early top
at $715. Receipts were estimated at
$500; holdovers were 252.
In the cattle market heifers were
showing decided activity, prices
strong to higher than the previous
session. Other classes were little
changed. Receipts were LOO. Veal
ers were quiet, the market holding
steady at So down. Calf receipts
were 900.
Lambs were strong with the bulk
making the market at $3.50 to $3.50.
Top price was SO. Receipts num-
bered 1900.
Chicago hog receipts were $4,000,
including 5000 direct. Holdovers
were 5000. The market held slow
with few early sales and bids
steady to 10 cents lower than Mon
days average. Most early bids and
sales on 100 to 220-pound weights,
$3.50 to $685.; best held to 81 and
above; good to choice 240 to ESQ
pound weights, $6.75 to $500. Cattle
receipts were 5000; calves, 5000,
steady; sheep, 10000, steady.
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Scattered Buying, Selling
insufficient to Move
Mart Up or Down.
BY HAROLD E. RAINvJLLE
United Press stan Correspondent

CHICAGO, June 1s-Wheat was
about steady as the Board Of Trade
opened with scattered buying and
selling but no real pressure.
The absence Of moisture over the
principal portions OF the winter and
spring wheat belts kept bears cau-
tious but again failed to stimulate
buying.
Liverpool was dun with liquida-
ton Of July and a poor demand.
Chairman Stone of the farm board
announced this morning that the
board would continue to sell wheat
abroad so long as it did not inter
fere with the worlds market. Corn
was near steady with wheat. Oats
were easy.
AT the opening wheat was Is cent
lower to = cent higher. corn was
unchanged to Is cent of and oats
were Is cent down. Provisions were
steady.
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BrightSpotS
of Business
BIZ United Press

BIZ United Press
Potential 100000 automobile re-
placement demand seen.
Pullman Company receives ST.
100000 order for 500 steel box cars.
Travellers Insurance declares 81
extra dividend with regular.
United Airlines passengers in
May 1882, against 2,136 in April.
National Standard Company eight
months to May 81 net $425,S11,
against $356,979 like period preced-
ing year.
Mahoning Valley Steel Company
to resume operations at Niles co.
sheet plant today.
Soldering Rubber Company May
profit $124,845, against $6O,769 in
April.
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Members of the Young Democrats
Club will hear an address by State
Representative John T. D. Bold,
Evansville, at tonight at the Clay
pool.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-16
The CITY
in Brief
WEDNEspAY Events

WEDNESDAY EVENTS
National Electric Medical Association
convention, Lincoln.
Kiwanis Club luncheon, CIaypooI
Lions Club luncheon, LINCOLN.
Purdue Alumni Association luncheon,
Mimi Club luncheon. Board of Trade.
Mutual Insurance Association lunch
con. Columbia Club.
Registration of 215, including the
staff, marked the opening of the
camping season at the Boy Scout
reservation Monday.
Annual picnic win be held by
Omar Baking Company employees
Wednesday at Broad Ripple park.
Members of the Young Democrats
Club will hear an address by State
Representative John T. D. Bold,
Evansville, at tonight at the Clay
pool.
Personnel Association of Indian
apolis will be addressed by j. l..
Slutsky of the William H. Block Co.
Wednesday noon at the Chamber
Of Commerce building.
indianapolis students are taking
examinations at Tudor hall and
Shortridge high school for adnis-
sion to eastern colleges. Forty are
taking the tests.
Vacation Bible school at Brook
side United Brethren church, Elev-
enth and Olney streets, has enrolled
100 children.
Liquid Oxygen wiz be the sub
ject Wednesday noon of a speech by
Walter Brandt of the Indiana
Oxygen Company at the Kiwanis
Club meeting at the CIaypool,
Annual Boys day program of the
Gyro Club will be held Tuesday
noon at the Spink-Arms with Hills
HOWE, leader of the Children's
museum expedition into the south
west, as the speaker.
Federated patriotic societies, allied
with the G. A. r., will meet at 7:3O
p. m. Wednesday at Fort Friendly,
512 North Illinois street.
The Protected Home Circle will
give a dance and card party Fri
day night at the Modern Woodmen's
hall, 322 East New York street.
Annual reunion of the Greene
County Reunion Association will be
held August 80 at Brookside park.
association officers are William T..
Quillin, president; H. M. Hunter,
ce-president; Ruth M. Price, sec
rotary; and DR.. I. Webster higgins,
treasurer.
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Annual picnic win be held by
Omar Baking Company employees
Wednesday at Broad Ripple park.
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Personnel Association of Indian
apolis will be addressed by j. l..
Slutsky of the William H. Block Co.
Wednesday noon at the Chamber
Of Commerce building.
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Other Livestock
81 United Press

EAST ST. LOUIS. III. June Ie.-Hoss-
Receipts. II 500, market. moderately &C.
tive; mostly loc lower than average Mon
dav: PIGS and Sows, steady. later trade
active: strong to little higher than early
TOP. s725: bulk l5o-24o lbs. S7.05 7.15
lio-l4o lbs, s797.loi sows. $3.50 5.s5
Cettle--Receipts; 1850: calves. receipts
$500: market fed steers. strong: western
grass steers and all cows steady; mixec
vearlnss and heifers. steady to strong
bulls, sc higher: vealers. soc lower at IS
fed steers. S725GT.75; top mixed yearlings
So so: COWS. s3.75G4.75: low cutters. s250G
s75. medium bulls. Sans down. Sheep
Receipts 1900: market. slow. few lambs
early to butchers steady at SS.50GS.7S
packers talking lower.