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Evening star., 1931-12-11
GIRL DIES AS FRIEND
MARRIES HER MOTHER
Budapest Police Say Mildred Piller.
Daughter of Late U. S. Business
Man, Is Suicide.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
BUDAPEST, Hungary. December II
Mildred Piller, 90 daughter of the
widow Of a former New York business
man, died at hospital here TODAY
Police said her death was due to poison
administered.
The. girl and her mother had lived
here for a year. She had been seen
much in company with a Budapest
physician, whom her mother recentIv
married.
NEW YORK, December II 1p-
Mildred Piller, 20, whose BODY was
found in Budapest today, was the
daughter Of the late BENJAMIN pi,ieT
retired dress manufacturer, of Far
Rockaway, Long Island
Mrs. Charles Piller an aunt of tho
girl, said Piller died three wears 600
After the death of the nannfa ct,,1er
his widow and daughter lived at differ-
ent hotels here and two years azo went
to Europe on an extended tour
The girls father died in New yor.
in 1929, and the widow, with her dauohN n n
ter and two sons, come bac kto Hnn-
gary, where Mildred was born
During the Medical Congress a.
Vienna recently they met Dr. Al AIedar az
BrueI,, DR.. Bruell married Mrs, pilier
last June. 'iAei
Evening star., 1931-12-11

later road miles north
informed another automobile nearby
The six prisoners with appeared
den Office and
MS oe was forced to join them He marched
~ ~
Forged permitted the prisoners
Forged Office
The first the Leavsnworth
they passed through - ' ~
All other convict
the prison Joined soldiers "
mediatey - ~
The soldiers large Army
TRUCKS They armed with machine
Was TexasR
Warden White
the Atchison Railroads After
railroads White of
states Bureau OF 1nyetigattns Department Of Justice
western University, Georgetown, ~ N' D0N"A-
-, Farmers Warned o elves
OMAHA December 1.-THE
Wao WHITE mad taken refuge in the
~SA s1"A1o
conVcts are
0he from her Salisbury o
WIN
mousse are waiting oT help before they w
On ne nn to phone the peeniary
erna tne Federal prison
oars o i am n4 listening IN the and lock
saw
into
a0u Ah0" now badly they were hurt but bleeding
Evening star., 1931-12-11
CHILDREN OF HOOVER
TO SPEND YULE HERE
Two Sons, Herbert, Jr., and Allan
Will Bring His Grandchildren
for White House Christmas.

President and Mrs. Hoover are to
have their children and grandchildren
with them Christmas and as a result
the White House again will be the scene
OF happy and gay Yule tide.
The younger Hoovers are expected to
arrive at the White House about a week
before Christmas, and plans are being
made now by Mrs. Hoover for a happy
observance of the occasion.
Herbert Hoover, jr,, with his wife
and their children, Peggy Ann and
Herbert Hoover, Sd, who is better known
as "Feter," will come to Washington
from their home in Pasadena, Calf.
They will not bring with them their
youngest child, Joan, who is Just two
years old and not yet sufficiently in
terested in distinguished grandparents
or Christmas celebrations at the White
House
Alan --aover the Presidents younger
son, who recently entered the banking
business in Los Angeles, also will Join
the White House party in time for
Christmas.
Evening star., 1931-12-11
HOOVER TO DELAY
SPECIAL MESSAGE
Feels Law Enforcement Com
munication Will be More Ef-
fective at Later Date.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
A second special message from Presi-
dent Hoover to the Congress-one on
criminal law enforcement-is to be held
at the White House until the early part
of next year.
The President was said today in high
administration circles to feel such a
message would be more effective If de-
liyered later.
Similarly, no immediate special mes
sage dealing with railroad aid Is
planned. 1t has been indicated reliably
that a message centered on that theme
would be sent If necessary. While
watching the rail situation closely, the
administration now plans to await the
outcome of proposals for relief already
under way.
Position Known to Congress.
Thus the position of most of the
Chief Executives major statements to
the whole Congress is known. No in
dlcation, however. has been given when
ne Will submit the report on Muscle
Shoals, prepared for him by a Joint
Feoeral-State commission, setting IN
private operation plan.
Inns week he has delivered his annual
ana budget messages, and a special
message on foreign relations. He is of
the opinion that after Congress has
Settleo 10 more regular routine, mat
CerS now pressing for immediate action
can be better delivered.
In his special Iam apfo~onx,.n,.s ...u
sage, Mr.. Hoover will seek primarily tn
speed up and strengthen court nro-
cedure. He feels the grand iury svstem
Ior one thing, might well be amended
lie VIII seek to tighten the method IN
oer winch appeals for new trials are
Inaue IN Federal criminal law. Inyes-
tgation py the Justice Department has
convinced him the United States is far
It's justice. -
Hopes for Aid to Roads.
me PRESIDENT is hopeful that his
proposed Emergency Recommendation
Corporation, Sep for the creation of which
oiLiS aireaoy have been introduced. will
ald hard-pressed railways. He has
asked In a general sense, also, fer reg
cnsssa u,a'loIi o. competing services and fo'
some me revlslon Of rail regulation.
The Chief Executive is hopeful also
that the recent Interstate S,on,r,arcs go
Commission freight rate decision viii
heip both big roads and small In
enect it will allow upon application
increases which may possibly revise
Irelght revenue upward by $500 0of f1T1
In addition, he is still backing ,tronpIv
plans lor consultations TO reduce Op-
Grating costs. W.
Evening star., 1931-12-11
Senator Says "Use of U. S.
Money to Build Fleets for
Other Powers Is Unthink-
able"
EARLY ACTION UNLIKELY
ON REVIVAL OF BOARD
Borah's Opposition and Indianan's
Stand Are Barriers to Hoover
Observation-Disclosures Is Not
Disturbed by Probability of De-
lay in Moratorium Ratification.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
Reduction in European arma-
ment was demanded today BY
Senator Watson of Indiana, the
Republican leader, in return for
the revision Of the war debts sug-
gested by President Hoover.
Our people will never be salts
fed to scale down the war debts
much less to forgive them, unless
Europe shows some disposition to
reduce her armament" Watson
said.
1T is unthinkable that the Aneri-
can people should shoulder Europe's
deb.s in order to enable those nations
to build navies and equip armies for
future warfare, literally using our money
for that purpose.
Debt Board Plan Hits snag.
Senator Watson's stand, coupled with
the opposition of Chairman Borah Of
the Senate Foreign Relations Commit
tie, is expected to check early action
ca tae Presidents proposal for revival
c. the War Debts Commission.
z is the obyiosn intention OF the
Confessional leaders to hold up this
moe. pending action in Europe at the
] e5ruary disarmament conference.
Meanwhile, it became clear the ad-
ministration is not disturbed by the
fact Congress viii not have ratified
the Hoover moratorium by Tuesday.
December is. That is when the next
payments fall due.
Undersecretary OF the Treasury Mills
said today lack of immediate ratification
would be regarded merely as a tech
nicslity and foreign governments would
take no steps toward making payments
because of 1t.
Harrison Is Wary of Proposal.
Senator Harrison of Mississippi rank
ing Democrat on the Finance Commit
tee, in charge of war debts legislation
in the Senate also looked warily on the
Hoover debt proposal
Il am not favorable to cancellation
of debts" he said "As to whether the
War Debt Commission is to be revived,
] am willing to hear the administra-
tons reasons for this, but right now
Continued on Page 2, Column s.
Evening star., 1931-12-11
VERDICT is SUICIDE

LONDON, December ii LE).-A YER
oict of suicide while of unsound mind
was returned today at a coroner's in
quest into the death OF Lady Eleanor
Torrington, whose body was found In a
gas-filled room of her West End apart
ment on Tuesday.
Before her marriage In 1910 Lady
Torrington YVES an actress, playing as
Eleanor Souray. There was a divorce
In 1921 and Viscount Torrington mar
ried again.
Evening star., 1931-12-11
NEW YORK OPERA STAR VANISHES.
THREATENED TO COMMIT SUICIDE
Santo Blonde Fails to Appear for Metropolitan Role
Home Found in Great Disorder.

The singers husband and relatives
hVe IN New Haven, Conn. No trace
OF her could be found there.
Mime, Blonde was last seen late Wed
neSday night when she walked out of
heF apartment hotel with several let
1sIs @ IN hano. She was under a three
yeaT contract with the Metronolita n
company ard had appec red in a num-
oes OF roles. including that of Media,
IN PagLaccf and Musetta in fla
Bchemc."
Mario Blonde, a brother, said she
nao oeen depressed over losses on the
stock market. She was also upset by
tns recent illness Of her father.
Tne husband, Salvatore Muzzuloo, q
tailor, is on his way here from his
home in New Haven. He fears that
some harm might have befallen her
because Of financial losses.
Evening star., 1931-12-11
by the Associated Press.

AA9SOSA@hSA
NEW YORK. December 1l-Santo
Blonde, lyric soprano, was to have sung
the role Of Manuela in La Notte Di
Zoraima" last night but she failed TO
appear at the Metropolitan Opera
Eouse.
Nine. Biondo's teacher, Enrico Ro-
sati, said he had resolved two letters
from the singer in which she threatened
suicide.
Ono of them said:
Il have lived life of lies. I have tried
to commit suicide by gas. sat down by
the stove and turned on the gas Jets
But couldn't go through with It. So
now I have decided to end by life in
the waters"
Police went to her apartment and
found it in disorder The lights were
on, the windows open and clothing was
. al over the floor.
Evening star., 1931-12-11
Suicide Is Jury's
Verdict Despite
Pleas of Relative
Coroner's Body Refuses TO
Change Findings in
kizer Case.

Unmoved by the plea of the dead
mans relative, a coroner's jury today
returned verdict Of suicide in the case
of Harry d. Kizer SO, who died yester-
day OF pneumonia following carbon
monixide poisoning.
Kizer, War Department auditor, was
overcome by the fumes Sunday in the
Continued on Page Q, Column a.
Evening star., 1931-12-11

dPrs
IAVfN"oRIH, kans, December 11Six desperae corv.ts
sensational escape from the Federal penien
s Cooay ana shot and wounded Thomas white ,
was taken hostage. '' WIN
Inc warden was brought to hospital here reported To bave
oee STRUCK IN the left side shotgun charge ha
wresled with one of his capors ~ ~
oolerS from Fort LeaVenworh prison guards and host q,
ana snes officers pursued the fugitves who were ARMED
with pistols and shotguns ~ WY Aee
ne wounded warden left abducors on road ahot
eS southwest OF here The
cars IN succession and have fed
oe report was that they had separated into two grouns
hree OF the escaped identified by prison
s Stanley hfoWn sentenced from Fargo OAK to is wears for
post once robbery George Curtis to 5 wears fra
CITY Tor aSsauting Tom
20 years from Duluth Mimi robbing a nost nsra
MRS Joseph Gates wife of farmer reported that her daugb
Gates ana son. john had prisoner by r
cohVlcts after they had terrorzed the home = ~
shortly aferward she White and the girI aoo
10 attempt TO escape When White the woman said tbs
also red on Elizabeth but escaped injury bv falling
into ditch ' y is
MI White was found by members of posse
rs u D. Campbell neighbor convicts visited her
farm and stole two horses. - ~
ruor circulated about the prison warden abdcrs
were carrying nitrogycein other high explosives
Soldiers Rushed % Scene
soldiers from Fort Leavenworth armed with machine ons
prison guards and county and city officers the scene
IL was explained by the that wall guards M
Evening star., 1931-12-11
Six Die as Barracks Fall

MEXICO CITY, December II LP,-
SIX persons were killed yesterday as
Ihe result OF the collapse of an army
barracks IN the suburb of Tacuba
~ AN omcer and three men lost taeir
hves IN tne collapse itself and a fireman
aiio = pohcsman were killed when a
to clear the debris rushing
Evening star., 1931-12-11

Moratorium Vain,
Reichstag Told by
Finance Minister
BY the Associated Press.


BERLIN, December ll.-Her-
man Dietrich, finance minister,
told the Reichstag Budget Com
mittee yesterday the hope that
the Hoover moratorium would
place Germany's finances on a
safe basis would be untitled.
Revenues from taxation and
customs yielded 1,714,000,000
marks (s428,500, ,000) less than
was estimated, while social ex-
penditures rose 764,000,0 900 marks
($191 900, ,000) so that the coun-
try is roughly 2,5o0,000,000 marks
(S625 900, ,000) worse off than at
the beginning of the moratorium,
he said.
This has been counter-balanc-
ed, he added, by additional tax
alton and by the relief for year
from reparation payments.
Evening star., 1931-12-11
7 SENT TO PRISON

Men Convicted of Plot to Forge
American Passports.
WARSAW, December IL P.-seyen
persons were sentenced to from three
years to three months in prison TODAY
after they were convicted of particina,
ton in plot to forge American pass-
ports and smuggle aliens into the
United States.
Harry Hall, former United States vice
consul mere, was ousted over q year ago
on similar accusation.
Evening star., 1931-12-11

not open fire on the convicts
when they escaped through the
prison gate for fear of hitting
Warden White, who was used as
a shield.
After the brief furry, authori-
ties reported that quiet was
quickly restored at the prison and
that the other convicts made no
demonstration.
A string of Army ambulances
drove up to the prison gate. ready
for dispatch in case OF a pitched
battle with the escaped men.
Prison authorities said the es-
capped prisoners were mail rob-
oers whom they did not identify
A check after noon meal would
definitely establish their identi-
fication, the warden's secretary
said.
The car in which the prisoners
PScaOe6 was found obar5o,aa
Evening star., 1931-12-11
CHILDREN GREET EDGE

Ambassador and Wife Return to
Paris After u. S. Trip.
PARIS, December II P).-When Am
hassador and Mrs. Walter E. Edge got
back to Paris today after six weeks in
the United States their three children
stole the show from the top-hatted well
comers representing the French govern
ment and the American embassy.
Mrs. Edge swept all three OF them
into her arms and the family went
home after q brief welcoming cere-
niony.
Evening star., 1931-12-11
US. Troops Pursue Armed Men
Who Commanders Autos.
Later Abandoned.
GIRL ESCAPES CAPTURE
FOR USE AS HOSTAGE
Convicts Use Forged Passes to Gain
Entry to Prison Office and Abduct
Official From Desk.

Press
LEAVENWORTH, Kans, December l1-A MESA oa 5rorraa
from an Army plane here this afternoon said all six convicts
VINO escaped from the Leaenworh prison this morning bsd
oeen recaptured after stiff gun fight near the Rail oho1
mouse, eight miles west of Leavenworth
he message said two of the posse Deputy Warden Calvin
exchange of fire. ~ @ WAC
Evening star., 1931-12-11

Programs on Page DIS
Evening star., 1931-12-11
WEATHER.
3 ' - = 4 A-aANs
co. 9. Weather Bureau Forecast

Rain tonight and possibly tomorrow.
morning; warmer tonight; colder tomor-
row afternoon or night.
Temperatures-Hig 56, at noon
today; lowest, AZ, at 1880 am today.
Full report on page 0.
Evening star., 1931-12-11

The Stars carrier system covers
every city block and the regular edi-
tion is delivered to Washington homes
as last as the papers are printed.
Evening star., 1931-12-11

CONTINUED on Page 2, Column s
The Washington times., 1931-06-22
Looking Into Ownership of
Our Gas Companies

When the Public Utilities Commission does into the owner
ship Of the companies the District should ascertain
the policies of the holding company that may then have control
There does be much of secret to the owner
ship this time but may at any moment pass to new
holding company to further becoud the question as
whether the public utilities law here has been violated
Washingtons public utilities almost wholly con-
roed by outside holding companies all of them products OF
modern day methods of financing.
Washington people probably not much agtated to who
these utilities Their main concern is as to the methods
Of operation be employed by these outside and the
extent of the milking that may be resorted to by them
The Federal Trade Commission, in long investigation OF
holding companies finds that of them experts at milk
ing local companies the rakeo being charged against local
operating expenses
In the of small power company the holding COM
pany collected $500O0 in few for supervision and spe
cal service fees The public paid this is easy
to collect large fees for supervision and special service The
smallest service be charged for heavy expense the money
going to the holding company for profits
Public Utilities Commission does not now have power
deve into these special charges should of ask Con-
gre for the power After each milking ought to know the
extent of the cream and the therefor.
The Washington times., 1931-06-22
The Whalen Plan

Grover Whae speaking at the advertising convention IN
New York last week. advanced straightforward, ceancut
workable plan to bring order out of the business chaos IN
which the nation is plunged.
The plan is simply an American Federation of Business,
like the American Federation of Labor.
The American Federation of Labor has afeguarded labor
interests for more than score of years.
An American Federation of Business could do the same
for industry The trouble is that nobody-un Mr. Whalen
made his suggestion-seems to have thought Of it.
Mr. Whaen urges only the formation of such fedora
+ion but it's cooperation with the labor federation.
working with the latter, it could maintain the wage scale,
suicidal price cutting allocate production and take
ful1 advantage of advertising
In brief as Whalen points out, 1t would SUBSTITUTE
PLANNING in business for ANARCHY in business.
The United States already done that with some success
dnrnp the war through the operations of the War Indus
tries Board. . :. :. 49,. -..
There is no reason why business ITSELF in this far greater
should not the through its own peace in
dustries board I'll, - A., s... ..:
The sole legal obstacle in the the Sherman anti
trust laws The Sherman laws have served useful purpose
hit il is worth considering whether certain OF their features
that prevent argecae business planning should be permitted
to remain in their present form
Mr. whalen at all events has mapped out program for
all business men to study carefully.
IF labor can successfully its problems through
tho American Federation Labor hathen business ougnt
tn he able to do as much for itself
Otherwise might as we'll frankly confess that 1t Is less
energetic less courageous and less INTELLIGENT tnan
labor is.
The Washington times., 1931-06-22

Many readers seeing the line bathing beauty under this
picture will think joke But it is not that The artist
who made this Pablo Picasso of the most successful
artists of the day. with great following Such pictures as
this actually put in socaled art exhibitions and sell
high prices art patrons with minds as those
of the artist.
while study this picture which Mr. Picasso
calls bathing beauty if only to anayze the queer work
ngs of the mind that produced it.
In vague way you that there two folded
above pin point which may may not be intended for
the bathing beautys head
The two legs what would be called beautiful at
least bv the old-fashioned 'Philstne in art
The rounded surfaces in the middle may represent part OF
the hips Of the bathing beauty
sharp objects the arm on the lett look
like cigars in vest pocket Heaven only knows what Plcaso
meant them to represent Below them the right there is
little slot which the average only place to
pt used safety blades From the Pcasso point OF view
that NAV be the bathing beauty only eye.
When he bathing beauty he makes her the way ne
wants her to be- puts eyes, legs and head wherever he
chooses
How is conceivable that such things this can be SAID 10
give expression to the artistic temperament
These moderns cubsts boast that they not tied down
bv ancient tradition and custom.
They will tell you that they would be ashamed TO poouce
such thing as the Venus of Milo one OF MCheangelo
magnificent paintings. .,:..
But YOU feel ashamed the human when you realize
that stuff as this actually shown and bought by people sup
posed to be sane
The Washington times., 1931-06-22
Parking Places on Vacant
Federal Properties

AS fast the Federal Government tears down buildings in
what is known the Mall the vacant rented
for gasoline stations and parking subject to the wishes of the
Government in construction programs.
Because the tendency uncertain the essees renters do
little than level the grounds and put in gasoline and oil
tanks There be Identification under these crcum
stances Instead the places become dirty and unkempt from
waste oils and other things.
The Government however getting returns from the
properties and automobile do get the benefits OF places
to park what regard reasonable prices and others
unreasonable.
In instances recently the cutting down of parking in
the streets caused of these renters to hoist their daily
forced do the best they could Government
oyes especially have resented the prices charged feeling that
Government authorities instead of trying to aid them get
ting parking at low prices make objections alleged high
prices
There be many of these vacant spots and it
in public interest that they be used temporarily for parking
The Government position operate them itself but
it have distinct understandings with essees that the prices
be charged exorbant and they the leases or
rentals will be Cancelled Government officials certainly can
control exploitation, if they desire
The Washington times., 1931-06-22
LISTEN, WORLD!
BY Elsie Robinson.

picked up a Russian maya
zine the other day. I couldn't
read a word of the strange,
angular script but the pictures
told their own story.
On the cover there was the
photograph Of a girl.
We'll. at least that was IA
maliar," you say. I'VE have
pictures of pretty girls on our
own magazine covers.
But this girl wasn't like our
girl. In the first place, she
wasn't pretty. She was homely
and strong, with orous,
rough flesh over her high
cheek bones and coarse, care
less hair brushing the collar
of her shabby, working blouse.
And, what was more surpris-
ing, she didn't seem to care
whether she was pretty or not.
Our girls are not only pretty,
but they make a business of
being pretty.
Their Best Business
1t is the best business they
have. Everyone expects them
to follow it,. A strong, homely,
serious girl in shabby clothes
shed never find a place On
our American magazine covers.
She wouldn't find much of a
place in our American life.
Shed be "out of it" over here.
But she is not out of it in
Russia: She is the Whole
SHOW there. She is the Whole
Show because she is Doing
Something.
Russians do not put girls on
magazine covers because they
are pretty. They do not think
that prettineSs amounts to
much. They demand that peo-
pie shall MEAN SOMETHING.
This girl is doing something
and meaning something. She
Is the operator of a machine.
The picture shows her bending
over her machine. Her deep,
steady eyes are studying it's
complicated parts. her big
mouth is firm with thought.
Fire and Glory
There is tremendous power
IN that picture and there is
something elSe-A SORT OF
FIRE AND GLORY. That
homely girl with her intelh-
gent eyes is seeing something
more than pretty clothes and
romantic adventures. She is
seeing the Machine. she is see
ing what that machine will 90
for new. free Russia, that Rus
sia which she is helping to
build, for her children to in
herit.