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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-23
Honor for Noted Scientists
KoBER FOUNDATION EXERCISES SATURDAY.

Recognition will be given the medi-
cal achievements of two distinguished
American scientists, DR.. Frederick
George Noyy of the University Of Michi-
gan and DR.. Henry Sewall Of Denver,
Colo, at the annual Kober Foundation
exercises. which will be held Saturday
evening at Georgetown University in the
presence of members of the Medical So
ciety Of the District Of Columbia.
The event likewise marks the eighty
first birthday anniversary Of DR.. George
M. Kober, dean emeritus of the George
town School of Medicine and president
for many years of the Washington Tu-
berculosis Association. "Kober day" has
become an established observance the
part of the medical profession in WASH
ington, and the two scientists selected
for the 1881 honorS of the foundation
which DR.. Kober has provided are the
choice Of the Association Of American
Physicians.
DR.. Novy Is Speaker.
DIR. Novy. one of the leading bacteri-
ologists of the country. was selected as
the 1881 Kober lecturer and DR.. Sewell
as the Kober medalist for his impor-
tant contributions to knowledge OF the
cure of tuberculosis. The topic of DR..
Novy's lecture. which he will deliver at
the exercises, is Respiration OF Micro
organisms" Dr. Sewall, it was said,
will be unable to leave Denver at this
time to receive the medal in person.
At the same time arrangements have
been made to bestow upon DR.. Alexis
Carrel of the Rockefeller Foundation Of
New York the $1,000 Nordhoff- Jung
Cancer prize for 1880, following the
delivery of the Kober lecture. The prize
was established by DR.. Sofie A. Nordhoff-
Jung, member of the medical faculty
Of Georgetown.
Under the provisions Of the founda-
ton provided by DR.. Kober to encourage
scientific research. the award Of honors
Is made every third year by the Asso-
citation of American Physicians. On
other successive years the decisions are
made by the Medical Society OF the
District Of Columbia and by the Asso-
citation Of Military Surgeons. Or. Kober
has long been a member of these three
medical bodies, the latter being COM
posed of surgeons Of the Army, Navy
and Public Health Service. Rules gov
erning the foundation, which has be-
come widely recognized for its merit
in scientific circles. require the annual
lecture to be delivered at Georgetown
University.
Received Trudeau Medal.
DR.. Sewall was the recipient last year
Of the Trudeau medal awarded by the
National tuberculosis Association, of
which he is former president for his
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-23
U. S. MERCHANT FLEET
SHOWS SHARP DECLINE
Private-owned Vessels Increase by
~ Ships, While Nation as Whole
Shows Drop of II.

A sharp decrease in the strength Of
the merchant fleet of the United States
was shown in 1880.
The shipping board yesterday at
tributed the falling off to reduction
of the AFOREMENTIONED feet by
scrapping and sale. Although American
shipping as a whole declined by II
ships and 249, 918 gross tons, privately
owned American fleets gained by 81
ships and 241,150 tons. Norway gained
most, with a net increase of SO vessels
and 633, 344 tons.
In merchant shipping Great Britain's
fleet of 1850 ships totaInng 1920
$50 tons headed the list for 1880.
The United States, with 1925 ships
of 9,276, 100 tons was second. Japan
ranked third in number and fourth in
tonnage; Norway fourth in number
and seventh in tonnage; Germany
fifth in number but third in tonnage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-23
Concert April 10 Planned.

Combined musical clubs of the Uni
versity of Rochester will give their an
nual concert in Washington, Monday
night April IS, in the Willard Hotel.
The program is under the joint aus
pieces of the New YorkNEtate Society
and the Washington Alumni Club Of
the University of Rochester.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-23
FRAUD ORDER ISSUED
Post once Names New York Con
vention Reporting Co.

By the Associated Press.
The Post once Department today
issued a fraud order against the Con-
vention Reporting Co. In New York on
the ground that the concern dis
tributed unwanted transcripts Of con-
yention proceedings.
The department said persons attend
ing conventions had oftentimes I'M
knowingly signed slips that pledged
them TO purchase transcripts at IS
cents a page and sometimes totaling
$1,000.
Joseph A. Smith, the order said,
was manager Of the concern
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-23
BUS HEARING ASKED
Foxall Village Citizens Oppose
Abandonment of Line.

The Foxall Village Citizens Associa-
ton, through Robert A. Cooper, chair
man of its Public Utilities Committee,
has asked for a hearing before the
Public Utilities Commission on the
petition of the Washington Railway 81
Electric Co. to abandon its Foxall VII
lage- Potomac Heights bus line.
The line was underwritten for five
years by Boss & Phelps, realtors, who
developed Foxall Village. This firm
did not renew its contract with the
railway company, and the latter has
asked permission to abandon the line.
The petition states that it IVES carried
at q loss Of more than $4,000 Last yer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-23
WOMAN BADLY BURNED
WHILE CLEANING FLOOR
Gasoline Used in scrubbing BE.
lieved to Have Ignited by
Friction.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

bpeCIaI DISpaICH 70 Tie bItI
HAGERSTOWN. Md, March a.
Mrs. Elizabeth Lillard 80. was prob
ably fatally burned Saturday when fric-
ton while she was cleaning a floor with
gasoline ignited the fuel.
All Of her clothing was burned from
her, and she inhaled the flames. She
was taken to the hospital. The house
was only slightly damaged by the fire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-23
WILL REPLACE POLES
Street Car Line States Work on
Rhode Island Avenue.

The Washington Railway & Electric
Co. win begin work Of removing center
trolley poles from Rhode Island avenue
northeast from the Baltimore & Ohio
Railroad viaduct to Twelfth street some
time this week, the company today In
formed the Public Utilities Commission
The center poles viii be replaced by
side poles with span wire construc-
ton. At the same time the tracks IN
this stretch win be resligned, and any
sections In need Of renewal viii be re-
placed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-23
$1,000 Loss in Store Fire.

Fire in the store and dwelling of
Myer Mehliman, 1889 First street,
last night caused damage estimated 1T
$1,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-23
JURY HEARS MAIL CASE
Indictments to Return Two sus-
poets Are Sought.

pecLs MIC SOUGHT
Testimony was heard today by the
grand fury in connection with the
robbery Of 100000 in worthless cur
rency at Union Station, when Peter
johnson, mail clerk. was slugged while
guarding a shipment TO the Treasury
Department. Indictments will be sought
in order that Joseph McCann Of New
York and Edward Mcnamara, an
escaped prisoner from New Jersey, who
are in custody in New York, may be
returned here.
Mccain Is said to have confessed par
ticipation in the assault on the mail
clerk and TO have implicated Nc
Namara.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-23

Alexander Colhoun of Ba'GlagFlly,
Ireland, recently killed fox with a
small stick.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-23

Cotton yarns produced in Japan last
year weighed nearly 1000 100000
pounds
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-23
Received Trudeau MedaI.

DR.. Sewall was the recipient last year
of the Trudeau medal awarded by the
National tuberculosis Association, of
which he is a former president. for his
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Camp Little ----

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Tex; Camp Furlong, N. M; Park
Field, Tenn; Carlstrom Field, Fla;
and Door Field, Fla.
The following harbor defense
posts will be disposed OF, except
for portions containing Notifications
and guns:
Fort Leavett, Me-; Fort Stark,
N. H; Fort Foster, N. H.; Fort
Constitution, n H.; Fort Heath,
Mass; Fort Andrews, Mass; Fort
Revere, Mass; Fort Ruckman,
Mass; Fort Strong, Mass; Fort
Warren, Mass; Fort Rodman,
Mass; Fort Getty. R. L.; Fort Gre
BILE, R. T.; Fort Wetherill, R. L.;
Fort Scuyler. N. Y; Fort Terry, N.
Y: Fort Mott, N. j.; Fort McCree,
Fla; Fort San Jacinto, Tex; Fort
Travis, Tex; Forts Baker and Bar
nv. Calf; Fort Rosencrans, Calf;
Fort Miley, Calf; Fort Casey,
Wash; Fort Candy, Wash; Fort
Columbia, Wash; Fort Whitman
Wash; and Fort Flagler, Wash.
Ray OF Hope
Although the war department
Nogales international., 1931-05-23

plans to include Camp Little in the
posts to be abandoned, ray of
Eope was seen in the visit here
Thursday of Lieut.. Col. Arthur G.
Fisher and Lieut.. Thad v. Foster
from the Eighth Corps Area head
quarters at Fort Sam Houston, Tex
as, to survey possibilities for a mill
itary maneuver ground, aviation
base or permanent army post.
The two officers arrived here by
airplane and left Thursday after
noon for Tucson to make a survey
there.
The trip was made following
report, survey and map compiled a
year ago by Captain Gilbert Proc
tor of the 25th Infantry regarding
the possibilities of permanent post
and maneuver ground.
A tract of land, $4,000 acres in
extent, located in the national for
est reserve three miles north of
Camp Little was recommended by
Captain Proctor.
According to reports Tucson has
offered 10000 acre tract to the
war department for use as perm
anent military post.
No Surprise
News that the war department
intends to close Camp Little did
not come as a surprise to Nogales
for it had been known for some
time that the government planned
to take that step and concentrate
all troops now in Arizona at Old
Fort Huachuca and enlarge that
post.
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Hunt Appoints :
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Catch. HUNT APPOINTS -. -. =.
of Douglas, publ sher of the Doug
las Dispatch.
Governor Hunts announcement OF
the personnel of the commission and
council was made in accordance
with a resolution offered at the
statewide copper tariff conference
held at the state capitol on Mon
day, May IL, in response to the call
of the governor. The resolution re-
quested the governor to consider the
advisabil.ty of appointing "a COM
mission to represent the state in
it's endeavors to obtain self-pro-
tectton, such commission to have a
membership of patriotic persons well
informed on copper-mining condi-
t,ons and to serve without pay.
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,H I'I'I|II'4'|I4|fff|f+tI'Et7tIfI'11t
TEACHER wEDs

Mrs. Maud McWilliams, high
school teacher. and George M.
Chamberlin, connected with a fin
ance company, were married at 8
o'clock Thursday night at Trinity
Congregational Church, Rev. o. A.
Smith officiating. Among those pre-
sent at the wed.ng were Mr.. and
Mrs. H. M Clagget. Mr.. and Mrs,
Chamberlin will leave in four or
five days to locate in Los Angeles.
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Urges Court
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ornia system of empowering a labor
comm: ssioner to enforce payments
of wage claims and the Massachu-
sets system of giving criminal pen
alties for failure to pay wages.
In cases other than those involv-
ing wages, small cla ms court car
render enormous service in collect
ing small sums for the poor liti-
gants, he said.
Nogales international., 1931-05-23
A NEW GIRL

Mr.. and Mrs. Michael Shestko,
432 Elm street, are the proud par
ents of an eight and one hall
pound girl, born at 8 o'clock We'd
nesday evening. The little miss is
the fourth child in the family, the
others being two girls and one boy.
Nogales international., 1931-05-23
SUMMER IN CHICAGO

Mrs. w. F. Kerr, wife of the high
school coach, is leaving today to
spend the summer in Chicago. She
will be joined by her husband at
the close of the summer session of
the local school.
Nogales international., 1931-05-23
ARIZONA
(By David N. cluff-

(By DAVID N. Cluff-
May IL, 1881
Arizona, you love.
The place Of humble birth
Where scars the cooling dove
With zephyr and myrth.
Thou art dear to me
AS silent in thy breast,
A land blessed and free,
Loved ones are at rest.
With sons and daughters fair,
To me thou art divine.
With faith and humble prayer.
Where brilliant sun doth shine.
/ view thy towering peaks,
Thy wales and glittering sand,
Where voice of God doth speak,
A favored spot in dreamland.
Thy precious metals, rare,
OF copper, silver and gold.
The silver tip deer and bear,
A vision to one unfold.
Then all her scenery grand,
The Colorado silvery line.
In every nick and bend,
Arizona for thee I pine.
A Petrified forest too,
Many a sparkling spring,
A mystery revealed to you,
Yes, praise to thee we sing.
Where faithful one first trod,
There hearts now i'll repoSe.
They revised natures sod,
It has blossomed as the rose.
Nogales international., 1931-05-23
TO CONVENTION

Sheriff Victor j. Wager and A..
Carpena, delegates from the local
lodge, left yesterday to attend the
annual two-day state Elks conven-
ton at Douglas
Nogales international., 1931-05-23
ELKS MEETING

Balloting for candidates to be
initiated in June will be one of the
features at the regular meeting OF
the Elks Tuesday night. All mem
bers are urged to be present.
Nogales international., 1931-05-23
FIREMEN's DANCE

Much interest is being taken in
the Firemen's dance to be held to-
n ght at the Aztec Club. Many IT,
ckets have been sold. indicating a
large crowd will be present.
Nogales international., 1931-05-23

The Wells Fargo Express Com
pany is closing its customs depart
ment in a day or two and passing
the business of that department on
to the Pacific Brokerage Company
Nogales international., 1931-05-23

Miss Bernadine Walden is leav-
ing to spend the summer at Corpus
Christie, Texas.
Nogales international., 1931-05-23

Attorney Duane Bird has return
ed from a business trip down the
west coast of Mexico
Nogales international., 1931-05-23
NOGALES TAKES TWO
OF Ell PASO SERI

Nogales won two out of three OF
the series played at Brewery Park
this week with El Paso of the Ari-
zonaITexas league. Ell Paso won
Tuesdays game IA to 13, and No
gales took Wednesdays and Thurs
days by scores of 9 to 5 and Z to 3.
Nogales international., 1931-05-23

Miss Fay Burr will attend the
summer session of the University
of Southern California in Los An
gelcS.
Nogales international., 1931-05-23

Miss Hildegard Schiller IS leav-
ing to spend the summer in Mis-
souri,.
Nogales international., 1931-05-23

Ice cream and Sherbets in all
flavorS are ready for your call at
the Nogales Creamery, Phone 5.
(Adv.)
Nogales international., 1931-05-23

Miss Selma Walker, a member of
the faculty of the Nogales schools,
will spend the summer at her home
in Oklahoma.
Nogales international., 1931-05-23

G. R. MichaeIs, secretary of the
Chamber of Commerce, has return
ed from business TRIP to Phoenix.
Nogales international., 1931-05-23

Adrian de la Tore of Tucson,
formerly of this city, was here yes
terday.
Nogales international., 1931-05-23

Mrs. William Adams and son are
visiting at Fort Sumner, N. M.
Nogales international., 1931-05-23

The busiest place in town: The
new Elk bowling alleys daily from
about 5 P. M. to midnight.
Nogales international., 1931-05-23
MI |sll| l[ll||| T. / tI|Y|NHNO

Observed: Captain Al Camerlin of
the fire department pursuing a
mouse in Fire Station No. 1.
Nogales international., 1931-05-23

Observed: Newt Mercer throwing
the ball in the gutter during the
Elk bowling tournament Monday
night when Presley Cheshire shout
ed: watch him miss it."
Nogales international., 1931-05-23

Monkey Springs the only real
"ole' swimmin' hole" in this part of
the state, is open this year to pic
nickers for the first time since the
Asburn ranch was sold some years
ago.
Nogales international., 1931-05-23

gelcs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-18
WORD TRIPS CAPITAL
SPELLER IN MATCH
stablishmentarianism" Is
Handled by Miss Dulin When Mrs.
Cowell Fails Against Baltimore.

II Mrs Mary E. Cowell of the Capital
City Spelling Club had been familiar
with two alphabets last night she
might not have missed "antidisestab-
lishmentarianism" at a match between
her group and the Waverly Spelling
Club in Baltimore.
But, If the 28-Ietter jaw breaker was
too much for Mrs Cowell, it proved no
stumbling block for Miss Elizabeth
Dulin, also of Washington. who reeled
II of without hesitation, thereby con-
tributing prominently to the victory OF
the local spelling group.
All of the honors were not taken by
the Washingtonians, however, for Wal
ter S. Hamburger of the Baltimore
group was applauded vigorously when he
got ''ornithorhynchus" of his chest
The casualties were highest, how
ever, when the referee dealt the COM
paratively simple "zerophyte" from the
bottom of the deck. This was the
Waterloo of all the Baltimoreans, but
left standing three from the Washing
ton club-George !. Kelly, Miss Dulir
and Miss Sarah z. Waterman. all for
mer champions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-18
WATKINS NAMED
CLERK OF COURT
Chief Deputy Is Appointed to
Montgomery Vacancy
at Rockville.

Special Dispatch to The Star
ROCKVILLE, Md, April 15.-In an
order filed in the Circuit Court here
this morning by Chief Judge Hammond
Urner and Associate Judges Robert B.
Peter and Arthur D. Willard Of the
sixth judicial circuit of Maryland, COM
prising Montgomery and Frederick
Counties. Clayton K. Watkins, chief
deputy clerk of the court for the last
eight years, was named clerk to sue
coed Preston B. Ray. who was acct
dentally asphyxiated in his home Wed
resday afternoon.
Prompt Action Necessary.
The selection was made at a confer
ence of the three judges following Mr..
Rays funeral yesterday afternoon,
prompt action by them being necessary
TO permit the Office, the business of
which has been at a standstill ever
since Mr.. Rays death, to resume func-
tioning.
Immediately after the conference it
was made known that the filing of the
order would constitute the first an
nouncement of the decision Of the
court
1t is understood that the judges Sc
riously considered Mrs. Ray, widow of
the official, in connection with the ap-
o. Stabler Republican candidate for
the Office at the last election, and
Maurice M. Browning Of Washington
Grove, who had been Endorsed by the
Republican State Central Committee of
the county.
Although both Judges Urner and Will
lard are Republicans, 1t is understood
they felt that the wishes of Judge Peter,
a Democrat, who is the resident judge,
should prevail, especially in view Of the
fact that the voters in re-electing Mr..
Ray last Fall selected Democrat.
Widow to Get Position.
Mr.. Watkins is expected TO file his
bond in time to take charge of the Office
not later than Monday. He has an
nounced his purpose of providing a posi-
ton in the Office for Mrs. Ray, If she
so desires, and to reappoint all who were
members of the clerical force at the
time of Mr. Rays death.
Mr.. Watkins Is regarded as fully quail
fed to conduct the Office with the same
efficiency which characterized the adj
ministration of Mr. Ray. He has been
a member Of the clerical force since
January, 1916; is known to be thorough
ly familiar with the many details of the
Office, and is highly regarded and popu-
lar.
Announcement of his appointment
was received with expressions Of graft
fication on all sides.
Mr.. Watkins concluded his education
at Western Maryland College. He is 40
years old, married and has two young
sons He makes his home In Gathers
b2Sg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-18
BLIND DOG TEACHER
PLANS TO FLY HERE
Airline Valves Ban on Animals to
Permit His Canine Guide to
Accompany Him.

Morris S. Frank, blind head Of an
organization which trains dogs as guides
for the blind. will. be led to an air
plane at Newark Airport by his dog
Buddy tomorrow afternoon to fly to
the National Capital, where he is to
address the World Conference on Work
for the Blind
Frank will make the trip aboard an
Eastern Air Transport plane, arriving
at Washington Hoover Airport at 4:l0
o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Regula-
tions forbidding animals TO fiy in pas
senger planes have been waived in or
der that Buddy may continue to serve
as eyes for his blind master
Mr.. Frank is on his way back TO his
home in Nashville, Tenn, from New
York where he has been attending
sessions of the conference there. Sew
eraI hundred blind persons, many OF
them with trained dogs as guides,
tourneyed to New York from all parts
OF the world for the conference. The
school headed by Mr.. Frank provides
dogs without charge for sightless per-
sons, being sponsored by popular
support.
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SIGNS 800
B|LLSAND K|LLS32
Total of STA Acts Voted by
Maryland Legislature
Become Laws.
tan Correspondent of The Star.

BY STAFF Correspondent of The Star
ANNAPOLIS, Md, April l8.-Three
hundred bills passed by the recent Leg
islature were enacted finally into law
yesterday. when signed by Gov. Ritchie
and the presiding officers of both houses
Thirty-two bills were vetoed by the
Governor.
Ths bills signed yesterday bring the
total of new laws enacted by the Leg
islature to 514, the other 214 having
been signed previously. The vast ma
jority of the bills is purely local in
nature.
Home Rule" Granted.
Among the principal measures signed
yesterday were the Michel-Melvin bill
giving Baltimore home rule" with re-
spect to Sunday observance, the Wash
ington, Baltimore & Annapolis tax ex-
empting measure and the Altfeld act,
requiring motorists to give proof of
financial responsibility.
In signing the bill to exempt the
w. B. g. A. from taxes for the next two
years. which had been opposed by resi-
dents of Anne Arundel County, the
Governor said the bill could not be con-
sidered strictly as a local measure, but
affected residents of the three cities and
was designed solely to meet special
emergency.
Among the important bills vetoed by
the Governor were measures prohibiting
the sale of frozen meats; requiring per-
sons to practice dentistry under their
proper name; giving justices OF peace
Jurisdiction in certain store-breaking
cases; permitting stockholders OF Mary
land corporations to meet OUTSIDE the
State; limiting the power OF the motor
vehicle commissioner TO revoke permits
to offenses inside the State; authorizing
issuance of title on cars purchased out
side Of Maryland, and authorizing
charge Of so cents for the annual in
spections required of Maryland auto
mobiles.
Auto Veto Explained.
The bill which would have limited
the power of the motor vehicle COM
missioner to revoke permits to ohenses
inside the State would have nulllfleo
reciprocal agreements with other States,
the Governor said.
REGARDING the bill to authorize So
cent charges for inspections, the execu-
tive declared a number of garage own
ers are willing to continue making the
inspections free and he did not think
an additional charge should be imposed
on every motorist in the State, In view
of the increased receipts from gasoline
taxes and the failure of the LeglSla-
ture to grant reduction in license fees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-18
HELD AS EMBEZZLER

joseph Mcfarland, 81 years old, 200
Eleventh street southeast, was arrested
Yesterday by headquarters detectives,
who charged him with embezzlement OF
$1,000.
Detective Sergts. James A. Spring
mann and John Dalglish took the man
into custody at his home after Dur
ham. N. c., police requested that he
be arrested and held.
Mcfarland probably win be turned
over to Durham authorities late today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-18

Catherine Haislip, president, will be in
charge. Supper will be served the
Young People at O'Clock. At 8 o'clock
in connection with the evening worship
the sermon will be delivered by Rev.
James Oosterling of the
Lutheran Inner Mission Of Baltimore.
The congregation will entertain April
20 at pm. as a visiting minister Or.
w. E. Schuette, president Of the East
ern district of the American Lutheran
Church.