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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-06
CHILE AIR BATTLE
IS DEBATED HERE
Military Circles Fight Hypo-
theticaI Naval and
Plane War.
BY the Associated Press.


The hypothetical battle between the
bombing plane and the battleship has
broken out afresh in military circles here
as result of the mutiny OF the Chilean
navy.
The discussion revolves around
whether the Chilean government, with
the air forces in its control, can bring
the navy to terms.
Although no military or naval au-
thority would J e quoted, proponents of
the bombing plane said records here
show only two anti-aircraft guns in the
entire Chilean navy. Both are mounted
on the fleets lone battleship-the Almi-
rante Latorre.
Without the proper armament, they
maintained, the other vessels, including
three armored cruisers, would be at the
mercy of the bombers. A few tons of
we'll directed bombs would reduce the
old warships to sinking condition.
On the other side. 1t was said that
of the 80 to 80 planes in the Chilean
air force, small percentage are bomb
ers. Most of them are observation
planes, which would have to be equipped
with makeshift devices for carrying and
releasing the explosives.
It was also observed that the princi-
pal ships carried deck arnaor ranging
from 134 to 8 inches in thickness.
Those who believe the navy would win
such an engagement also called atten-
ton to the difficulty encountered by
land planes in flying over the water
and locating vessels They cited the
recent failure of the United States
Army bombers to find and sink an un-
protected merchant ship hulk.
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bans cotton growing In 1882 and the
Louisiana law is effective If States
growing rs per cent of the Nations
crop follow suit.
South Carolina said he was reason
ably certain" the Chief Executive of
that State would call a special session
within a few days to deal with the cot
ton price situation. Gov. Blackwood
could not be reached for a statement
Gov. Richard B. Russell of Georgia said
he would call the Georgia Legislature
into special session to enact cotton leg
islation when Texas acts.
Gov. Gardiner of North Carolina said
he had no comment to make on Gov.
sterling's call. The action of the Texas
Chief Executive brought cheer to Gov.
Long of Louisiana, who previously had
chided Mr. Sterling for not calling q
session. Gov. Sterling should be given
the thanks and appreciation of the
people of the entire South for his call
ing Of the Legislature into session." Mr..
Long said.
In Nashville, Gov Horton Of Ten
nessee said he would not consider call
ing the Legislature into special session
to draft cotton laws. Gov. Miller Of
Alabama said he was giving the matter
serious consideration and thought I'VE
should go very slowly" He said he had
never yet known general prosperity to
be produced by Legislation"
Gov. w. w. Murray of Oklahoma,
came forward yesterday with a plan for
rehabilitating the cotton farmers by
slashing ginning rates to 20 cents a
hundred pounds and Gov. o. Max
Gardner of North Carolina, announced
prison farms In his State will not grow
cotton in 1882.
Commissioner Of Agriculture J. E..
Mcdonald of Texas, said 81 State sena-
tors and 119 members of the House of
Representatives favored a special ses-
sion.
Gov. Murray's plan contemplates, in
addition to cutting ginning rates to 20
cents a hundred pounds, the establish
ment of prohibitive rate for ginning
low quality cotton and drastic curtaiI-
ment of gin profits.
The Oklahoma Governor said a re-
turn mot to exceed per cent" on in
vestment was reasonable for gins which
he said had been averaging profits of
1853 per cent for the past seven years.
He asked adoption of these measures
in a petition filed with the State Cor
poration Commission. Hearing on the
proposals will be held next Tuesday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-06
Chile at Zero Hour
Reactions of Ayiators Faced With Bombing Com
rGdes, and Popular Feeling Told in 5,0OO-Mae
Phone Conversation.

ton Thf IN t cEs Ss o oSsGned onoHt az Tie
hosr t Ss tIe rspel pateshps
Bg reg Smith o. the .! Ns,g YorE so Asso-
sation 10Th Harold P. Braman. Associated
Press Correspondent at Santiago, Chile.
BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, September 5.-The
grim picture of land under mandate
Of revolutionary war, menaced by Com
munistic propaganda and facing the
dread policy of having its government
air forces Bernhard its own navy, was
given over the intercontinental tele-
phone late today by Harold P. Braman,
correspondent of the Associated Press
in Santiago, Chile.
Five thousands miles away, almost
directly to the south, Correspondent
Eraman gave his graphic flrst-hand
description of people awaiting a ma
tional crisis, and even as ne talked the
commander Of the national air force
held his watch, counting the minutes
until pm, Eastern standard time.
1T is only few minutes until the
zero hour" Braman said. six o'clock,
Eastern standard time, has been fixed
by the acting president as the time for
the navy rebels to turn over the ships
to the government. In the naval base
at Coquimbo coast artillery batteries
have trained their guns en- the squad
ron lying off the shore. Twelve vessels.
with more than 5000 men, are outlined
against G,e horizon of the Pacific.
'It is nse last stand. All the other
naval forces ana land bases have sur
rendered. Only the men on the ships
still hold out against the governments
overtures for peace.
The rebels have been served with
notice that they must surrender or
the fleet will be bombed. At the army
air field near Santiago here, 80 air
planes, bristling with guns and loaded
with heavy bombs. quivered under the
vibration of running motors.
THE faces of the aviators manning
these sky ships of war have been ex-
pressionless throughout the afternoon.
They have been assigned to attack
men who were their own comrades in
arms.
Their reaction, however, reflects
the feeling of the entire population OF
the capital. Tt had to be done! The
men have rebelled against the govern
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-06
SKIES DUE
OVER LABOR DAY
Millions Begin Celebration.
Green and Doak to De-
liver Talks.

Under bright skies, millions through
out the Nation yesterday began to cele-
brate the Labor day week end dividing
their Summer and Fall.
Fair warm weather was promised
for the climax tomorrow in the East
and Southeast. The Weather Bureau
foresaw Labor day rain only in scat
tered areas of Florida.
While thousands streamed to Summer
, resorts for last holiday. and as many
more moved toward festive points in
the cities, official Westinghouse much
of it as remained in the Capital
thought chiefly of the almost magic
acceleration of affairs that follows
Labor day.
Hoover at Rapidan.
President Hoover was spending a last
long week end at his Virginia mountain
camp, and Secretary Lamont was with
him. Vice President Curtis was in his
Office as usual today. and planned "a
quiet time at home" with his sister and
brother-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Everett Gam.
Next week several other members of
the cabinet will return from vacations;
desks will be cleared in the Capitol by
many new members of Congress arriv
ing early: and the rigors and the relax
ations of the Winter season will begin
Politically, announcements and pro-
nouncements will be multiplied until
activity bursts into full swing with the
opening Of Congress. Socially, the tux
edo and the decollete gown will replace
Summer sports and chiffon costumes,
and an unusually large group of debu-
tantes will begin the gay routine Of a
capital season.
Organized labor, which founded the
day through its American Federation in
1884, looked toward the town of Of
tumwa, Iowa. There on Monday Will
liam Green, the stocky former miner
now leader of millions of workingmen,
will rededicate the day in the light of
the current economic depression.
Doak Will Speak.
With Green's Labor Day message
from the Capital goes another by Secre-
tary Doak of the Labor Department,
presenting his suggestions on solving
the unemployment problem that adds
significant to this Labor day.
About 10000 persons are expected
to hear Green's words. They will be
carried to the rest of the population
by Nation wide radio hook-up. Sen
ator Davis of Pennsylvania, the former
Secretary Of Labor, also was preparing
to speak.
Coming as late as possible this year,
Labor day nevertheless will be followed
by warm weather lasting through next
week. Charles L. Mitchell, Weather
Bureau forecaster, said cooler tempera-
lures would come late next week He
predicted showers tomorrow in the Ohio
Valley. the lower lake region, Middle
and Northern Atlantic States, the Da-
kotas, Western Washington, Northwest
oregon and Florida; but he added: 1T
looks like a fair, warm Labor day."
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ment' This is q fairly good sample
OF the ordinary comment to be heard
in the streets of the city, which is
strangely quiet. The people seem to
feel great confidence in the govern
ment and its ability to handle the
situation. They seem to approve the
bombing of the feet If all other chances
Of settlement have failed.
There is little sympathy here with
the rebels. but great solicitude is ex-
pressed for the leading officers of the
navy who are held prisoners on the
vessel. All conversation centers about
their fate.
Communism, one of the contributing
factors in the instruction movement,
seems to have been forgotten as the
citizens consider the possibility that
their navy, the pride of their country,
may be destroyed.
"A definite spirit Of optimism, how
ever, seems to discount this possibility.
The belief prevails that bombs may be
dropped around the ships as evidence
that the government means business
and in the hope that this would have
a psychological effect which would pave
the way for further parleys with the
rebels.
Destruction Of the feet" It is be-
means has failed.
Meanwhile, the people wait. As I
talk one can hear occasional shouts of
viva ell gobierno' from the crowds. At
army general headquarters military
chiefs confidently predict that the up
rising will be quelled within q few
hours.
Arrests Of Communist leaders are
continuing throughout the Nation.
Several scores of these are already in
Jail and large quantities Of propaganda
have been seized. This phase of the
rebellion has definitely been suppressed.
Strict orders have been sent to all
provincial officials to use whatever
methods they deem advisable to put
down Communistic agitation.
This out Of the way, the focus of
the trouble is at Coquimbo. There are
concentrated the finest ships of the
fleet, and practically the entire person.
mel. The larger ships are equipped with
small complement of anti-aircraft
guns, but 1t Is believed that these will
not be effective against the up-to-date
bombers Of the Army Air Service, flying
under the cover of twilight"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-06
FLAMING GASOLINE
DAMAGES THREE AUTOS
Boys Carrying Fluid in Can Es-
cape When Fire Runs Along
Gutter Half a Block.

Firemen were called to the 1900
block of Wisconsin avenue yesterday
afternoon to eXtinguish flames from
ignited gasoline which ran along the
gutter for half city block and DAM
aged three automobiles parked at the
curb.
The blaze broke out when three
gallon can of gasoline carried by two
colored boys caught fire.
The boys dropped the can and ran
as it started to blaze, and it is believed
they escaped injury. The burning gas
oline damaged tires and wheels of the
automobiles as it ran under them, and
police reported that part of the curb
stone broke off from the intense heat.
Police obtained the name of the man
said to have sold the boys gasoline in
an open container in violation of the
law. They were making an investi-
CATION with a view to obtaining war
rant
The cars belonged to Ralph T. Hash,
1922 Wisconsin avenue; Edward T.
Souder, 1888 Wisconsin avenue, and
William B. Upright, 1922 Wisconsin
avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-06
U. S. JUDGE MCDOWELL
OF VIRGINIA RETIRES
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
LYNCHBURG, Va, September S.
Retirement today of Judge Henry Clay
Mcdowell from the bench of United
States District Court after nearly 80
years service, was announced here
today.
Judge Mcdowell released for publica-
ton a letter directed to the Attorney
General of the United States on Sep
TENDER 2. It read:
Having held a commission as United
States district judge of the western
district of Virginia since 1901 and hav-
ing attained the age of 70, I hereby
announce my retirement under provi-
sions of % United States code, etc.
with great respect. your obedient
servant"
The retirement is to take effect I'M
mediately. Sometime ago it was stated
Judge Mcdowell would continue to hold
Office as judge, assisting the man who
is succeeding him.
Judge Mcdowell, who is a grandson
of the statesman Henry Clary, was ap-
pointed and took oath of Office at Abing-
don, November. 1901. as United States
Judge. Shortly afterward he estab-
lished headquarters of his court at
Lynchburg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-06
COAL ACCORD
STILL. FAR DISTANT.
Leaders Fail to Adopt Plan to
End Unions WaIk-Out
Four Months Ago.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
PITTSBURGH, September 5.-what's
going to be done to stabilize the BIZ
luminous coal industry and settle the
strike of the men who fetch the min
eral from its deposits?
The answer can be summed up In
nve woodworking at the present
time.
Coal operators and miners In East
ern Ohio, Northern West Virginia and
western Pennsylvania seem to be con-
tent to rest on their oars, despite re-
peated attempts Of the Federal Gov
eminent to get them to amicably ad-
Just their differences over wages and
working conditions.
Strike Continuance Looms.
AS the walkout called by the Ma
tional Miners Union, insurgent faction
OF the United Mine Workers. enters its
fourth month prospects of ending the
strike and the depression in the bust
ness seem as remote as ever.
In an effort to bring both sides to-
getner, the Labor and Commerce De-
partments at Washington called a
conference Of miners and operators at
the Capital, but operators representing
the bulk Of production refused to be q
party to the confab, on the ground
That nothing could be accomplished to
help matters.
The head Of one Of the largest BIZ
luminous coal companies in the world,
who refused to permit use of his name,
IS of the opinion that the soft coal bust
ness will remain stagnant throughout
the Winter.
Two Plans Draw Attention.
Several proposals to restore the BIZ
luminous industry to its once prosper
Gus condition have arisen from a bevy
Of discussions since the present period
Of doldrum focused Nation wide at
tention.
The two main projects being consid-
cred are the Wheeling plan" provid-
ing for creation of new tri-State com
petitive field comprised OF West Vir-
gina, Eastern Ohio and Western Penn
sylvania, and the proposal of J. T. M.
Stoneroad, president of the Carnegie
Coal Co., under which the Governors
of those three States and Kentucky
would employ police power to restrict
production along lines similar to those
used by the Governors of Oklahoma
and Texas TO curb oil production.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-06
AZ ARE ARRESTED
IN 8 LIQUOR RAIDS
Rum Agents Close City Island
Resort Where Agent Was
Shot.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, September S.-F1fteen
prohibition enforcement agents visited
City Island at the dinner hour tonight
and raided eight Of the islands better
known resorts, arresting AZ persons and
Selling a truckload of liquors.
Last Sunday night, while squad OF
Federal men were raiding one Of the
islands most popular roadhouses. Rus
sell Whited. one of the agents, was shot
in the thigh.
Henry (Sailorl Stevens, truckman,
reputedly connected with the Dutch"
Schultz beer running gang, was arrested
for the shooting and is awaiting trial.
The place where the shooting oc-
CURED was raided tonight, but there
was no other disorder.
After the restaurant had been cleared
Of patrons, John Bracker, the proprietor.
and Is employees were arrested on
charges of sale and possession.
Most of the prisoners were admitted
to bail in Westchester court. Many
Of them went back to their restaurants
and business was resumed, but Brack-
er's remained closed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-06
CIVIC LEADER DENIES
STATEMENT ON POLICE
Declares He Was Misunderstood
Following Meeting of Fed
ara finra

John C. Ritter. delegate to the Fed
Grafton of Citizens Associations from
the Southeast Citizens Association, de-
MED last night that he had declared
that he had "a lot of stuff to Spill
about the Washington Police Depart
ment.
Mr.. Ritter pointed out that he was
quoted IN an article in The Star Fri
day as having made that statement
Thursday night following a special
meeting of the federation. He said he
must have been misunderstood.
when I was approached by mem
bers of the press following the meet
Ing" Mr.. Ritter said, II told them that
] had no story for them at the time, as
felt it was too early and that if they
would wait they would have plenty
about< which to write"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-06
fugitive MURDERER
ESCAPES IN GUN DUEL
Police Comb Two Illinois Counties
for Man Believed Slayer Who
Fled Prison.
BY the Associated Press.

ROCKFORD, Ill, September 5.-Au-
thorities of Winnebago and surrounding
counties combed the countryside tonight
for John Schultz, alias Mitchell, who
escaped in a stolen automobile today
after running pistol duel through the
business district of Rockford, with Po-
lice Lieut.. Joe Lapinski.
Rockford police said Schultz was SEN
fenced from Detroit for the murder of
a policeman. on August 3, 1929, and
escaped from the Marquette, Mich, pri-
son last July Is. A reward of $1,000 is
offered for his capture.
Lapinski recognized Schultz, a for
mer Rockford man, as he sat with two
companions in an automobile parked
on a downtown street. Schultz fired
two shots at the officer after Lapinski's
pistol damned. He fed, followed by
the officer and citizens. At a parking
stand, three blocks away, he COM
Wandered an automobile, careened out
Of the city and headed west toward
Freeport
Lapinski's shots at the stolen car
were believed to have struck Schultz, as
the pursuers saw him slump down in
the seat several times.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-06
Coins Turn Heads,
So Justice Weds |
Marital Gamblers
Meeting on Court House
Bench Leads to Lonely
Pairs Marriage.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
TULSA, Okla, September 5.-James
H. Taylor. As, and lonely. sought COM
partnership in the court house here to-
day. He seated himself beside Eva
Wallace, %, on a bench in the lobby.
Conversation developed that Taylor
had been married five times and the
young woman had failed in three mat
rimonial ventures.
Life is all gamble and so Is mar
riage," she sighed.
We'll" offered Taylor, I'll see how
good a gambler you are. I'll match
you coins. If / don't match you, you
pay me dime; If do, you marry me"
The coins were tipped. Both fell
heads.
Ten minutes later, after Taylor ha6
learned the young woman's name for
marriage license records, they were
married by justice of the peace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-06
SUED FOR 100000
South China Agent. Seeks Recovery
in Plane Sale.

LOS ANGELES, September 5 (R.-
Bert Hall, World War flyer and soldier
Of fortune, was at liberty on bond to-
day In civil suit alleged to involve the
sale of fighting planes to the revolu-
tionary South China government.
Hall posted $4,000 bail for his re-
lease from the county jail.
The suit was filed by Julian 81 Liang,
South China agent, who sought to re-
cover 100000 he said he advanced to
Hall and Floyd N. Shumaker, another
aviator, for the purchase of the air.
planes Shumaker was released on bond
several days Ego. -.--.--.-.--.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-06
ANTI-FASCISTS ARRESTED

PARIS, September 5 R).-seventy-
two persons, al of them Frenchmen
and the rest foreigners, chiefly Italians,
were arrested at the Lyons railway sta
ton here tonight on the ground that
they had congregated to engage in an
anti-Fascist demonstration.
Two of those arrested were armed.
Police said they had gathered at the
station to jeer at the return of num-
Der Of children of italian residents of
Paris who were arriving from vacations
spent in Italy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-06
VANDERBILT DEFENDS
YACHT CREW CHARGES
Ill Treatment Alleged by Two De-
feated in British Court of
Western Samoa.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
APIA, Western Samoa, September
5.-W. K. Vanderbilt of New York sue
cessfully defended in court yesterday
charges of i'll treatment and breach of
contract made by members of the
crew of his yacht Alva.
Two junior members of the stewards
staff brought the action in the high
court of Western (British) Samoa
The yacht, carrying six passengers
and crew of 40, is scheduled to leave
for Suva, Fiji, today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-06
Two Killed as Plane Falls.

EAST BRUNSWICK, N. j., Septem-
Der S (P).-John Uhl, 23-year-old pilot,
and his pupil, Herbert Van Dyke, 20,
both of Spotswood, were killed today
as their plane, wing torn of, crashed
in q field. The primary cause OF the
accident was not known
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-06
$1,000 GEMS STOLEN.
Housemaid Sought in Theft From
Cincinnati Woman.

WESTERLY, r. T., Sept. 5 (P.-Jew-
elry valued at more than $1,000 was
stolen today from the Watch Hill home
Of Mrs. Vachel c. Anderson of Cincin-
natl.
Westerly and New York police are
noon and was seen to board a bus for
New York.
The jewelry belonged to Mrs. Ander-
son and Mrs. James Henry Of Cincin-
natl, guest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-06
THIRD FIRE AT OIL TANK
EXTINGUISHED BY BOAT
Departments Vessel Called Out as
Spectacular Flames Burn at
Razing Scene.

For the third time in less than a
week, firemen last night were called
to the foot of Porter street southeast
to extinguish flames in an old aban-
doned oil tank which is being demol-
ished by workmen.
The fire was brought under control
when volumes of water were poured on
it from the departments fire boat. Sew
eral engine companies also responded.
but lacked f1replugs in the vicinity to
attach their hose.
The fire was OF spectacular nature,
with flames shooting high into the air
and huge columns Of smoke coming
from the old oil tank. Police were at a
loss to ascertain the origin Of the blaze.
On the two other occasions, the fire
was started accidentally by workmen
with acetylene torches. The workmen
were engaged in demolishing the tank.
The ground on which the tank Is 10
Gated Is to be utilized as . part Of
Boiling Field. ..-e-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-06

Nearly s4,5o0,o0o is being spent on
new hotels and a golf course in Ber-
muda.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-06
ATMOSPHERE TENSE
AS LABORITES MEET
TO FIGHT MACDONALD

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ferring 1t to committee Of executives
for investigation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-06
VETERANS PROSPECT
OF ASKING FULL PAY
STIRS ADMINISTRATION

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-06
|ROVER WILL RUSH
| BRUTALITY TRIAL
Hunts Counsel Hits Legality
of Jury Report in Staples
Case.
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welcome an opportunity to vindicate
himself OF a scathing Pronunciation
which is entirely unwarranted, either
before properly constituted police
trial board or board of reputable citi-
Zens.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-06
COTTON SESSION"
OF TEXAS LEGISLATURE
CALLED BY STERLING

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