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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-14

High School, Francis Junior High
School, Garnet-Patterson Junior High
School, Gordon Junior High School,
Hine Junior High School, jefferson
Junior High School. Langley Junior
High School, Mcfarland Junior High
School, Paul Junior High School, Pow
ell Junior High School, Randall Junior
High School, Shaw Junior High School,
Stuart Junior High School. Bliss
Electrical School, Chevy Chase
School, Dewitt Preparatory School, Du-
pont Circle Girls School, Eastman
School, Emerson Institute, Fair
mont School, Georgetown Preparatory
School, Georgetown Visitation Convent,
Gonzaga High School Gunston Hall
School, Holy Cross Academy, Holy Trim
ity School, Immaculate Seminary, Inn
maculate Conception Girls School, Ma
ret School, Mount Vernon Seminary,
National Cathedral School for Boys,
National Cathedral School for Girls,
National Park Seminary, Notre Dame
Academy, st. Anthony,s School. st. Ce-
elias Academy, St. Johns College, St.
Paul's School, St. Patrickis School. Sa-
cred Heart Convent, Sacred Heart
School, Sidwell;s Friends School, the
Misses Stone School and woodward
School for Boys.
A concert win be presented at the
Pan-American Union tonight at 9
O'Clock by the Marine Band and other
musicians.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-14

ny the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, April IA saga Of hero.
ism was written today by Chicago IRE
men and other rescue workers who
braved the blistering heat and death
laden air of the city sanitary bore
where 10 men persisted.
1T was just like 10 years Of he'll,
said Lieut.. Leo McCurry from cot In
st. Anthony's Hospital, rescued today
after 16 hours in the underground
+ was ordered by Division Marshal
Patrick. Pierce to go into the tunnel as
soon as I arrived on the scene Of the
disaster. I asked for gas mask. but
Marshal Pierce and the others, hardly
realizing the seriousness of the smoke
told me it was not necessary. AS soon
as ] entered the tunnel ] saw men run
ming feveriShly about, choking and
gasping for AIR.
II then decided I needed gas mask
to carry on the rescue work, but it was
too late. Another fireman and grabbed
hold of three laborers and we dashed
into the bulkhead, which Is a large
boiler.
Held In Bulkhead Is Hours.
Unable to leave, we were forced to
remain in the bulkhead for 10 hours.
CAS- it became more and more suf-
locating, the five of us ran far to the
rear Of the bulkhead, There, except
for an occasional Whit of smoke. we
were fairly comfortably and had enough
air. Just before 9 am, however, the
air suddenly was shut on and we had
to dash for our lives. The dash was q
30-foot stretch right through the smoke
that almost suffocated US. But we
made it,
Marshal Pierce, his curly iron gray
hair rumpled, his face streaked and his
clothes covered with muck, was another
who spent the night in the smoke
filed tunnel.
when we went down yesterday We
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-14
.R0WBOTTOM GOES
ON TRIAL IN BRIBERY
Indiana Representative Is
Charged With Conspiracy in
Postal Appointments.


EVANSVILLE, Ind, April 14-Trial
IN Federal court here today Of Harry y.
Rowbottom, charged with accepting
nr1bes Tor postal appointments, held in
tereSt Of the first Indiana district. which,
he represented in Congress for six wears.
What win Harry say on the witness
stand?" was q question political leaders
pondered. Other than his plea Of not
guilty, Rowbottom has made no state
ment since his arrest early this year.
nor have his attorneys indicated the
nature Of his defense.
Indictment of the former Representa-
tive by a Federal grand jury at In
u1anapolis In February followed an In
vest1gation instigated by United States
senators James z. Watson and Arthur
r. Robinson. The inquiry also resulted
In dismissal by the Post Once Depart
ment OF three postmasters, q postmis-
treSs and rural mail carrier.
Eight counts Of the indictment against
Rowbottom charge bribery, each with a
maximum penalty of $4,000 fine and
TWO years Imprisonment: a ninth al
legeS conspiracy, carrying q maximum
nne OF 5000 and two years prison
sentence.
George jeffrey, United States district
attorney, said the Government will pre-
sent ~ witnesses and expects to conn
pIete its case late today or tomorrow.
Twelve witnesses were said to have been
subpoenaed by the defense.
Rowbotton, who has been at liberty
under $4,000 bonds, was first elected
70 Congress In 1924. He is married and
mas two children and was tailor before
entering politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-14
''Ten Years of HEIR
Lieut. McCnrry Describes Feelings after 10 Hours
in Chicago Underground Inferno Worfsnen
Rescmes SIX, Then Is Overcome, but Is Rescued.

found the place filled with smoke. We
ran into some Of the wofkn1en and
blundered along the tunnel until we
reached the east end.
Just Sat and Waited.
+, 1--WE found the safety chamber and
Immediately closed the door. Then we
noticed that fresh air was being pumped
into the chamber and we thought we
were safe
I'VE could do nothing; we just sat
and waited.
Sometimes we could hear the men
who came down stumbling around in
the tunnel. We could not open the
door. We thought probably the men
had smoke masks on and we knew We
would suffocate II we got out.
1T seemed long time until We heard
the blower of the smoke ejector. Then
we noticed the air seemed to be getting
clearer. Finally I said, Let's take q
chance, boys We could see to the
shaft: We dashed to the signal ropes.
And here we are" .
Workman Rescnes Six.
Six times Pete Rikiuske, a workman
went down into the tunnel and each
time he staggered up with body. The
seventh time he was overcome, but wa,
rescued.
Fireman Irving Strum of Squad No. Z
was lowered into the tunnel every time
the rescue cage went down. On the
verge OF collapse, he finally was ordered
from the scene by his superiors.
Capt. James Cotter of Squad 8 told q
graphic story Of the scene at the bot
tom
''The heat was overpowering," he said
"and the air thick with heavy, white
smoke from the smoldering walls. Yor
waded through feet of water, dripping
with sweat. Your feet stuck in thu
clinging mud and you became so weak
that you could hardly pick up the
bodies you stumbled over"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-14
Text of Hooyer's Speech
Tells Governing Board of Pdn-American Union That
Spirit Of Mat.aI Helpf@iness Is Corner Stone
of True Pdn-Americdnism.

The text of President Hoover,s speech
before the governing board Of the Pan
American Unicn on the occasion Of
Pan-American day. at the Union build
ing here today, follows:
Il am glad to be your guest at this
special session Of the governing board
Of the Pan-American Union which you
are holding IN honor Of Pan-American
day. recently issued q proclamation,
calling upon our people to give this day
due observance, and this proclamation
has received general approval through
out the country. Exercises are being
held at this time in public schools and
universities and by civic organizations
in every section Of the Union. Pan
American day win become an outward
symbol Of the constantly Strengthening
unity OF purpose and unity Of ideals
Of the republics Of this hemisphere.
In the latter part Of 1928 I had the
privilege Of visiting IL OF the countries
Of Latin America. This visit made a
deep and lasting impression upon me.
It was inspiring to observe, at first
hand, not only the progress that Latin
America Is making along social, eco
nomic and cultural lines, but also the
important part which the countries you
represent are destined to play In world
affairs. It was clear, too, that the ma
lions Of America have everything to
gain by keeping in close touch with one
another and by developing that spirit
of mutual confidence which has It's
roots In q reciprocal understanding of
national aims and aspirations.
Basic Problems Common to An.
Although each of the republics of
this hemisphere possesses problems
peculiar to itself. there are certain
basic questions relating to democratic
progress and social betterment common
to us all and In the solution of which
we can be most helpful to one another.
This spirit Of mutual helpfulness is the
corner stone Of true pan-Americanism
The Pan-AFnerican Unicn not only
symbolizes this spirit, but gives to II
concrete expression in many practical
and constructive ways
"It is Of the greatest importance that
the people Of the United States become
better acquainted with the history, the
traditions, the culture and the ideals of
the other republics Of America. To an
increasing extent, courses on the Ian
guages, literature and history of the ma
lions Of Latin America are being offered
in the education institutions of the
United States. A similar realization Of
the importance Of becoming better ac-
quainted with the history and Develop
ment Of the United States exists In the
countries Of Latin America. Increasing
numbers Of students from the countries
to the south are being enrolled in the
colleges and universities Of the United
States. cannot emphasize too strong
1y this important aspect OF inter-Amer-
lean relations. These cultural currents
not only contribute to better interna-
tional understanding. but also empha-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-14
'THORNE MURDER
DATE IS CHANGED
Evidence introduced at In.
quest Tends to Fix Time
Later Than March 1.

Evidence tending to show that Pvt.
emanuel H. Thorne of the Marine
Corps. stationed In washington, was
murdered after March /, was the only
new angle produced at q coroner's In.
guest last night in the Greater Capitol
Aeights Fire House. A Jury failed 10
f1x the blame in the case. returning
the usual open murder verdict that
Thorne met his death through bullet
wounds inflicted by person or persons
unknown.
Vincent Selbicky, Marine Bandsman,
on whose property the body Of Thorne
was found In q shallow grave, testified
that about March he walked around
the fence tnelosing his property while
pruning some fruit trees. The body
was found near the fence on April 4
and Selbicky testified that he was Ger
tain he would have noticeH 1t while
ats. ding the trees.
CTher witnesses were II. Il Merry
nlsE, who found Thorne's body; John
=. Harmon, who identified It; Con-
stable Earle Blackwell, who uncovered
It, and DR.. James I. Boyd. who per-
formed the autopsy.
Justice Of Peace Thomas D. Grifhth
conducted the inquest. Robert Carr
WIS foreman Of the jury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-14


struck up THE Star 6pangIed Banner. Is
The President, In defiance to the per-
feet base ball weather, dispensed with
an oveScoat He wore a Snappy brown
suit and a brown fedora. Mrs Hoover
had on new Spring hat Of black and
q wine -colored coat trimmed in black
fur.
As soon as the throng had seated
itself after completion Of the national
anthem the grand march TO centerheid
for tho hag-raising ceremony began.
With the gray uniformed Army Band
furnishing the marching cadence. Secs
rotary of State Stirnscn and President
Clark Grifith began the march at the
head of two long nles formed by the
opposing teams.
Arriving at the array Of furled for
eign dagS near the scoreboard. the
teams drew up at attention and the
first Of the South American flags was
hoisted skyward by Boy Scout.
Just as the band began the opening
strains Of the Argentine national an
them. gunneFy sergeant dropped his
hand as signal and French 75-
kilometer piece OF wartime fame
startled the crowd with a saluting ex-
plosion. The firing of the guns by an
artillery battery continued at regular
intervals as the 20 Latin American flags
were hoisted in turn.
The last emblem TO fiutter upward
was the American flag. heralded by
playing of The Star Spangied Ban
ner."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-14
DRY AGENTS WOUND
TWO IN AUTO CHASE
Federal Supervisor Hits Boy, II,
With Riot Gun sldgs-Aide
Shoots Youth, 90, in Back.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
WATERvILLE, Me-, April i4.-Riot
guns IN the hands Of two Federal dry
agents wounded two Of three men who
rode today in an automobile which,
the agents reported, contained IS gall
Ions of alcohol and q case of whisky.
Arnold Turgeon, IL, was struck In
the head by slugs from the gun Of
Henry p. Weaver, Federal dry agent SUI
pervisor. and Walter Pomerlew, 20. was
hit In the ear and back by shots fred
by George Lydick, the other oficer.
They were taken to hospital. Joseph
Turgeon. 30, third occupant Of the car
was not hit. The trio lived at Madison.
Weaver said he fred two shots into
the air when he and Lydick started
chasing the car. The race continued for
Is miles, and ended when shots by
Weaver wounded young Turgeon and
forced the car into ditch.
The Turgeons submitted 70 arrest
without further trouble, but Pomerlew
jumped over q wall and threatened to
throw stones at the ofrcers, they said.
Lydick said he ordered Pomerlew to re-
turn or he would shoot, and on PIONEER
Lewis refusal did shoot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-14
PREDICTS
VICTORY FOR PARTY
Tells Jefferson Day Diners
Democrats Will Elect
Next President.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
LOS ANGELES, April IA predic-
ton that the Democratic party would
win the next presidential election was
made by Chairman Jouett Shouse Of the
Democratic National Executive Commit
tee at a Jefferson day dinner here last
aight.
For more than two years." Shouse
said. 1.-THE Government of the United
States has simply drifted. An harass-
ed and indignant Nation is preparing,
If read the auguries correctly, to rid
itself Of the most inepi, inadequate and
incompetent administration that fate
has brought to Washington in at least
two decades.
I'VE have never had action where
poStponement was possible. We have
had avoidance soi responsibility when
leadership was poignantly required"
A. Scott Built, Democratic National
Committeeman from the State Of WASH
ington, told the gathering that he was
for Franklin D Roosevelt for Presi-
dent He said be believed that when
the time comes Roosevelt viii be
nominated and by none other than
Alfred E. Smith"
Power" he said, will be the domi-
nant issue at the next election. A year
from now it will be q greater issue
than prohibition"
Gov. Roosevelt sent from New York
message of good luck and best wishes
to ALL"
The party" he stated, has . elo-
rious opportunity to offer leadership
along progressive lines TO meet the tre-
mendous economical and social prob
lens which have become so important
during the past decade and which have
been so neglected or mishandled by
those now conducting our National
Government"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-14
SHIP RESCUES 8 MEN
ADRIFT FOR IS DAYS
Floridans in Disabled Motor Boat
Had Nearly Given Up Hope
When Sighted at Sea.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, April 14.--Three men
who had been adrift In the disabled
motor boat MARY" Of Miami, Fla. for
- days. were rescued by the tanker
Samuel @. Brown. the New York ofices
Of the Tidewater OIL Co. announced
today.
The three men, Joseph Roberts,
Joseph Knight and Carlyn Montecino,
all residents OF Florida, set out for
Bimini, one of the Bahama Islands,
March 81, for Miami. Shortly after
leaving shore their engine broke down
and for IL days they drifted 400 miles
north In the Gulf Stream.
The men suffered mostly from lack Of
drinking water and were on the verge
of giving up hope when rescued $50
miles on Cape Hatteras by the tanker.
The tanker, six days out Of Houston,
Tex, with cargo of crude oil when the
rescue was affected, Is scheduled to
arrive in New York tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-14
PLAN TO OPEN MILLS
IN SPITE OF STRIKE

By the Associated Press.
PHILADELPHIA, April l4.--Hosiery
mills, closed or running part time dur
ing the strike here, win reopen full
blast tomorrow, offering jobs to 5000
skilled workers, q group Of factory own
ers announced yesterday at Chamber
of Commerce luncheon.
The mills viii offer their old en-
ployes their former jobs at the cid
wages and working conditions. II the
strikers persist in remaining out other
hosiery hands win be employed to MI
the factories quotas. The American
Federation Of Fun Fashion Hosiery
Workers answered the employers an
nouncement with q threat Of continuing
the strike unless the mills make better
terms. Union offleials asserted the
mills would not have enough workers to
operate when they open Wednesday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-14
JOHNSON UNLIKELY
TO RECEIVE CUSTER
Trustees Meet Today After
1000 Rally to Commend
Howard u. Head.

Drastic action is not likely to be
taken at the meeting today Of the
Board of Trustees of Howard Univer-
esity as o result Of criticism Of DR.. Nor
decai w. johnson. the institutions
president.
This prediction was made by Col.
John II. Sherburn, board chairman,
after the members had conferred for
several hours. He said the Johnson
controversy had not been considered,
but would be taken up this afternoon
The meeting came on the heels OF
the rally Of DR.. Johnsons friends last
night in the Metropolitan Baptist
Church. Approximately 1000 persons
/ participated last night in adoption OF
resolutions commencing johnson on his
record during the four years Of his ad-
ministration.
Many Praise johnson.
| Among the numerous speakers who
4 praised DR.. johnson were Rev. r. w
Brooks, pastor Of Lincoln Temple Con-
| gregational Church; Paulina Myers,
Samuel Howard. Merrill Booker and
II. A. Nyabongo, university student;
Rev. H. D. Tillman, pastor Of John
Wesley African Methodist Zion Church:
Rev. j. ]. Loving, Rev. Q. Y. Harris and
George A. Parker of the Baptist Con-
ference; J. Finley Wilson, grand ex-
allied ruler OF colored Elks; William c.
Hueston, assistant solicitor of the Post
Once Department. and Rev. Walter H.
Brooks, pastor of the Nineteenth street
Baptist Church for half a century.
The resolutions ranked DR.. johnson
as the. greatest president in the his
tory of the university. They told of
his successful efforts to obtain more
funds for the institution and the nu-
merous improvements in faculty and
facilities inaugurated during his tenure.
Parade Tonight.
A street parade indorsing the admin
istration Of DR. johnson as president of
Howard University will be staged by
colored citizens of washington tonight,
to be followed by mass meeting at
Garnet-Patterson School, Tenth and u
streets, at which colored business and
professional men will speak, It was said
this morning by J. Finley Wilson, grand
exalted ruler of colored ElKg
The parade to be headed by the
Community Center Band, is in charge
Of Wilson Hueston, who viii follow d.
rectlv behind the band. Other Eil1s'
officials and citizens viii make up the
parade.
Forming at Tenth and y streets, the
parade will go south on Tenth to 6
street; east on s street to Rhode Island
avenue and Second street; south on Sec
ond street to q street; west on Q street
to Twelfth street; north on Twelfth
street to v street, and east on v street
to Tenth street, where 1t viii disband
and adjourn TO the Garnet Patterson
auditorium.
the year in the auditorium, In connec-
ton with the speaking.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-14
IL B0STONiANS INJURED
AS STREET CARS CRASH
One Man Is Seriously Hurt-Un-
foreground Station Is Closed
Temporarily.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
BOSTON, April l4.-At least IL per-
sons were injured, one seriously, and
as many more shaken up today as two
surface cars collided in the Park Street
Subway Station. All available public
ambulances were summoned to the
scene, and the station, which Is direct
ly under Boston Common, was closed
temporarily.
The police could md only one per-
son, man. who had been seriously
hurt, and he was carried from the sta
ton on q stretcher. Seven other men
we're led out supported by policemen
and civilians, and four women were
aided in the waiting ambulances. All
Of these apparently were suffering only
from cuts.
Witnesses said q three-car hook-up
bound for Lechmere Station struck the
rear end Of North Station car, which
was stopped In the station.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-14

size the essential unity OF interest Of
the American republics.
Through the Pan-Amercian Society
and its branches established in different
sections Of the country, the Importance
and significance Of the culture Of the
Latin American nations are being
brought home to cur people. We owe
much to the unselfish men who have
devoted so much time and energy to
this work. The activities Of the pan
Amerisan Society admirably supplement
the important work that is being done
by the Pan-American Union.
"A peculiarly heavy responsibility
rests upon the nations Of the Western
Hemisphere; . responsibility which, at
the same time, Is high privilege Rich
ly endowed by nature, We enjoy the
great advantage Of inhabittnE q heni-
sphere free fro mthe jealousies and
antagonisms which have proved such
obstacles 10 progress and prosperity in
other sections OF the world. We have
developed an international system based
on the principle Of equality, combined
with q fun recognition Of the Oblixa-
tions as well as the rights q States.
The American republics ere today
rapidly approaching the time when
every major difference eEistznH between
them viii be settled By the orderly
processes Of Cancellation ana arbitration.
In this respect the Western Hemizphere
has placed an enviable record before
the nations Of the world. From the
earliest period Of their history the gov
ernments Of the republics Of this
hemisphere have been earnest advo-
Gates Of the peaceful settlement Of
international disputes. They have
demonstrated their Willingness. and
even eagerness, to adopt and apply
mediation, Cancellation and arbitration.
The common purpose to eliminate war
and the determination TO aehieve peace
and security represent q major con-
trsbution OF the Americas to modern
civilization.
Not Attempting Super-State.
THE fun significance Of this achieve
nent Is not always realized, for Il car
ries with It heavy obligations to pos
terfty. Future progress along these
lines can only be assured through con-
slant vigilance and by an answering
determination to make the union Of
the American republics, as now ex-
pressed In the Fan-Amerfcan Union. An
example to the world. We are NOT
attempting In any way to develop a
super-state or to interfere with the
freedom of action Of any Of the states
members OF the union, but rather to
develop an atmosphere of good will
spirit Of cooperation and mutual I'M
derstanding in which any difference
that may arise, no matter how inn
portant, win find ready solution.
II cordially congratulate you, gentle
men Of the governing board, on your
happy initiative in establishing Pan
American day, and at the same time I
send message Of fraternal greeting. in
the name Of the people Of the United
States, to all the inhabitants of our
sister republics
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-14
SON OF STATESMAN DIES
Rev. Prescott Evarts Expires at
Home of Daughter.

SARANAC LAKE, N. Y, April Il
H1.-The Rev. Prescott Evarts, ff-year
Old rector emeritus Of historic Chrisi
church, Boston, and son of William
M. Evarts who occupied a large place
IN American statesmanship in the
period following the Civil War, died
here yesterday at the home Of daugl1-
ter, DR.. Helen EvartS.
After graduation from Harvard in
1881, he studied at the General Theo-
logical Seminary in New York City. He
served only two churches, one in New
York City and the other in Wappingers
Falls, N. Y, before taking the Boston
charge, which he held for 20 years I'M
I'll 1929. Then he and Mrs. Evarts lived
here.
His father was Attorney General
under President Grant, Senator and
Secretary OF State under President
hayes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-14
Man Dies as Heart Fails.

RIDGELAND, s. O., April IA Dr.
J. p. Workman, Chattanooga, Tenn,
Southern sales manager of the Wheel
and Co., was found dead In his bed
room yesterday morning at the home
Of his sister-in-1aw, Mrs. @. G.. Parker.
A physician said death was caused by
heart failure. Workman Is survived by
his widow and four daughters. His
body was sent to Chattanooga yester-
day afternoon.