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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-05
MT. VERNON LINE
CLIMAX Is NEAR
City Heads Indicate Plans Calling
for Renewing Fourteenth
Street Trackage.

Affairs of the Mount Vernon, Alexan-
dria e. Washington Railway today APP
peared to be rapidly reaching a climax
resulting in the lines abandonment or
the expenditure of large sum Of money
by its owners when 1t became known
that series of letters have passed be-
tween the District Commissioners and
the Public Utilities Commission respect
ing the dangerous" condition of the
missioners, judging from the tone of
their correspondence, intend to repave
Fourteenth street south of Water street
southwest, and this will call for renew
ing all of the companyS trackage on
the street. a Job which has been eSti-
mated to cost 100000.
The order to renew the trackage
would come from the Public Utilities
Commission, and hence the correspond
ence. Chairman Mason NJ. Patrick of
the utilities commission said today he
had recently summoned Robert L. May,
owner of the line, into conference with
respect to the proposed order, but Mr..
May had not stated whether he would
continue to operate the line. Mr. May
Is in litigation with the Federal Gov
eminent and has so days, beginning
yesterday, in which TO appeal from an
order Of District Supreme Court DENY
ing him an injunction to restrain the
Government from interfering with his
tracks.
Justice Adkins at an informal con-
ference yesterday intimated that if the
parties could agree on the amount Of
the bond TO be given by the company
on appeal he would be willing TO grant
an injunction against Secretary Mellon
for 60 days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-05
MAN HIT BY TRUCK
is HURT SERIOUSLY
John A, Atkinson Rushed to Hos
pital by Driver-Two Colored Men
Injured in Mishaps.

John A. Atkinson. So years old, OF
S26 Newton street northeast. was
knocked down and seriously injured
about o'clock this morning by a Cap
ital Ice Co delivery truck, as he was
crossing Rhode Island avenue at Fourth
street northeast
The driver of the truck, Nick Steva-
letti Of 1872 Quincy place northeast,
placed the injured man in his vehicle
and hurried with him to Sibley Hos
pital. Doctors there said Atkinson had
suffered a fractured left shoulder and
right foot and possible internal in
juries.
Atkinson was treated by DR.. J. 7,
Finnacon Of the Sibley Hospital staff
James Moore. "a. colored, of the 1900
block of Fourth street, received lacera-
tionS on the forehead late yesterday
when he is alleged to have walked into
the side OF an automobile operated by
Theodore A Huntley, Al, Of the 5000
block Of Ninth street while crossing New
Jersey avenue at @ street. Moore was
treated at Freedmens Hospital
William H. Brock, Sc. colored, OF the
1900 block Of T street, received cuts on
the head in an automobile accident at
Virginia avenue and South Capitol street
yesterday afternoon. He was taken to
Providence Hospital, where his condition
was said to be not serious
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-05
GRANT D|SM|SSES
11PARK WORKERS
Action Made Necessary by
Lack of Funds and Con-
trolIer'S Ruling.

Nearly $50 per diem workers of the
ONCE Of Public Buildings and Public
Parks have now been laid of for the
Winter 1t was learned today, and about
rs more will be furloughed when road
construction in progress In Rock Creek
and Potomac Parkway, between MaSsa-
chusetts avenue and the Street Bridge,
has been completed, about month
hence.
Officials had hoped to keep these men
at work during large part Of the Win
ter months, but Lieut.. Col. u. S. Grant,
Sd, director of public buildings and
public parks, was notified by the con-
troller general that the 100000 made
available for building roads in the
Mall could not be used to pay his per
diem workers This construction will
have to be done by contract, the con-
troller general has ruled.
Depending upon the weather, officials
of the Park Division hope to have the
new highways completed before Christ
mas. When the job is completed, the
per diem workers will have to go. The
offlcialS say there Is plenty OF work to
be done, but the appropriations are
lacking.
This time last year, when the en-
ployment situation became acute, Con-
gress made available funds out of the
current fiscal years appropriation. AS
a consequence, the once of Public
Buildings and Parks is now running
short and will have to trim sharply for
the rest of the fiscal year, which ends
June 80, next.
The per diem workers will be taken
on again in the Spring, when the
planting season opens up. A preten-
tious program has been outlined by
Col. Grant for planting in the parks
for next year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-05
CITIZENS TO SEEK
SCHOOL CHANGES
Effort to Be Made to Enroll More
White Pupils in Glasses
at Blake.

A series of improvements designed to
attract more pupils to the Blake School,
North Capitol street near K, in order
that the enrolment might be increased
tc number which will justify contin-
uance Of the institution, was discussed
last night by the Central Citizens As
ISOLATION. meeting in the North Capitol
Savings Bank.
A long discussion followed the an
nouncement that unless more white
children came to the school the Board
Of Education had said that it would be
transferred to colored pupils. DR.. Will
liam p. Kenealy suggested that the as
ISOLATION have a survey made 10 ascer-
tain whether or not some building in
the rear of the school could be con-
demned and a suitable playground
made.
A membership drive, with Roy M.
Perry as chairman, was formed. I'M
mediately afterward Mr.. Perry an
nounced that they would endeaVeor TO
enlist 100 new members before the next
meeting.
In order that conditions may be made
more desirable for merchants of the
section. the group decided to start
petition, which will be presented to the
traffic director, asking that parking on
North Capitol street between K and L
streets be restricted to two hours ALL
Gay parking is permitted at the present
time, which does not allow sufficient
space for those desiring to shop, men,
Der pointed out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-05
POLICE BEGIN CHECK
OF BILLBOARD SITES
New Regulations Governing Out
door Signs Went Into Effect
Last Week.

A check is 10 be made by the Police
Department of all commercial billboards
and wall signs in the District of Co.
lumbia, authorized under regulations.
to determine how many Of the signs
are actually in place at the designated
locations
The new regulations established a list
OF locations authorized by the Commits
sioners. No new signs are to be added
TO the list, and any location that has
been abandoned cannot be renewed
Instructions on checking the boards
were given representatives of each po-
lice precinct by Inspector Ernest w.
Brown. acting superintendent of police,
at meeting in the latter's office to-
day A man from each precinct has
been detailed to make the check in his
respective precinct area.
A check previously has been made to
locate any unauthorized bill boards.
New regulations governing all out
door signs IN Washington went into
effect last week but penalties for viola
tons cannot be enforced until after a
.c-57 r-r'c-i. v'aich ends the latter
part o. this month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-05
M'K|NNON FACES
POLICE DISMISSAL
Trial Board Takes Action De-
spite Plea for CIemency
by Shelby.

Dismissal of Alexander D. McKin-
non, suspended Detective Bureau pri-
vate, was recommended today to the
District Commissioners by the Police
Trial Board which yesterday found
him guilty on charge of embeZzling
$500 of the Police Relief Association
funds.
Policeman Sidney F. Malone, second
precinct, who also faced the board
yesterday, received a severe reprimand
for allegedly showing diScourtesy to
Rear Admiral Mark L. Bristol, Navy
General Board chairman, when he gave
the officer parking ticket October s..
Shelby Pleads for Officer.
McKinnon's dismissal was recon-
mended by the board despite a strong
plea for clemency by former Inspector
William S. Shelby.
Called originally as a prosecution
witness, Shelby switched suddenly to
the defense and pleaded with the board
TO find some way to keep from de-
stroying this mans future
He said he was speaking now as
private citizen" and would always look
back with regret on the fact that I was
party to destroying any man." Shelby
said 1t was he who brought McKinnon
into the Detective Bureau and that had
the policeman come to me when he
first started using the relief associa-
ton funds, l personally should have
made good the shortage"
The former assistant superintendent
Of police, who retired November l, in
sisted McKinnon did not Intentionally
embezzle the money, but that his was
an error of judgment"
Law Degree Withheld.
Only two days after he was charged
with the embeZZlement, it was brought
out at the trial McKinnon was to have
graduated from National University
Law School. Upon publication of the
charges, however, the university with
held his degree
The grand jury, in its report submit
ted yesterday. refused to take criminal
action against the suspended policeman
when it was reported he had made good
the shortage.
McKinnon's lawyer pleaded with the
board to reinstate him with the pro-
Yiso that he be permitted to resign.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-05
DUTCHBOY WHO WON ORATORY
CHAMPIONSHIP TO STUDY HERE
Henri r. M. Van Hoof Granted
Years Scholarship at
George Washington.
Or. CIoyd Heck Marvin and
Minister Van ROyen Arrange
for Youth to Remain.

Henri r. M Van Hoof Of Overveen
Holland, Dutch boy. who won the world
championship in the sixth international
oratorical contest finals here October
"a, will remain in WASHINGTON on a
years scholarship to George Wash
ington University
The l7-year- old Hollanders oppor-
tunity to continue his studies here was
arranged for him jointly by DR.. Cloyd
Heck Marvin. president of George
Washington University, who delivered
the opening address at the contest
finals, and J. H. Van Royen. Minister
from the Netherlands. who is giving
the boy substantial financial assistance
Mr. Van Royen besides providing the
young orator with financial assistance
also was largely instrumental in OBJ
tanning the approval of Henris parents
Discussing the scholarship today. the
Dutch Minister said DR.. Marvin in
itiated the idea
1T was at the meeting in Constitu-
ton Hall, when DR. Marvin pronounced
the first Grafton" Mr.. Van Royen ex-
planned. Henri van Hoof was an
nounced winner and DR.. Marvin said to
me: wouldn't it be nice If he could
stay here I asked DR. Marvin if he
couldn't arrange it and DR.. Marvin said
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-05
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.
TODAY.

Meeting. Kappa Sigma Chapter Alpha
Sigma Lambda Fraternity, Willard Ho-
tel, 8 pm.
Meeting Amity Club, Hamilton Hotel,
pm.
Meeting. Advisory Board Of Masonic
Clubs OF the District OF Columbia, Ham
ilton Hotel, pm.
Dinner, District of Columbia Umpires'
Association, Hamilton Hotel, pm.
Meeting, Ladies Section. German
Club. Hamilton Hotel. 1880 pm.
Card party beneft st. Martins
Church Of Gaithersburg, Md. MaynoWer
Hotel, 1 pm.
Initiation and banquet. Phi Theta Pi
fraternity Mayflower Hotel, 1880 pm
Dance, Dental Assistants Association.
Mayflower Hotel, $50 pm.
Illustrated lecture. Maj. William F.
Friedman. University Club, $50 pm
Meeting. Holy Name Society Holy
Trinity Church. 8 pm.
Dance, Bureau of Internal Revenue
Ex-Service Men. 4ls Seventh street
% pm.
Lecture. Phillips Memorial GaHery
1900 Twenty-hrst street, $50 pm
Dinner snd dapce St. STEPHENS and
the ncarnaticM Church. ) - Q-S
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-05
SIEGAL ASKS RETRIAl.
ON BRIBERY CHARGE

Abner Siegal, Washington lawyer,
recently convicted OF bribing a guard
at the District Jail to substitute a fake
commitment card in the Jail files, to-
day asked for a new trial. Siegal says
the jury's verdict was contrary to the
evidence and the law, and claims that
Justice James M. Proctor erred in re-
fusing his motion for a directed YER
dict Of acquittal at the conclusion of
the case for the prosecution and again
at the end of the entire testimony.
z Siegal acted as both defendant and
lawyer at the trial, took the witness
stand and addressed the jury. United
States Attorney Leo A. Rover conducted
the prosecution.
The jury was unable to reach a con-
clusion on the evidence after several
hours elaboration and was locked up
Tor the night The next morning Il
asked to be allowed TO see the exhibits
IN the case, to which Siegal consented.
Within 80 minutes the verdict of guilty
was announced.
-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-05
Holiday for Janitors
Causes Tramc,Ja on
Monday Mornings

Efforts are being made to re-
lieve unusual trafhc jam which
occurs at o'clock each Monday
morning when colored taxi opera
tors converge on the Navy De-
partment Building 70 pick up
fares from the ianitors' force,
dismissed at that hour.
Capt. r. c. Montgomery. super
intendent Of United States Park
Police, said today he has in
Structed his officers TO maintain a
right OF way for ambulanceS, fire
apparatus and mail trucks in the
vicinity.
Capt. Montgomery has been
advised that the congestion was
so great Monday that Navy De-
partment mail trucks were oe-
layed for some time near Nine
teenth street and Constitution
avenue.
The eolored help OF the once
of Public Buildings and Public
Parks. which cleans the Navy
Building, Is released for the regu-
lar half-holiday Of Federal en-
p,cyes At am. on Mondays,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-05
SEEK TO DECLARE
RHEEM BANKRUPT
Former Head of Concern
Brought From Lorton to
Creditors Hearing.

Legal machinery designed to throw
Edmund d. Rheem into involuntary
bankruptcy was set in motion in Dis
trict Supreme Court today by some of
the general creditors Of Swartzell,
Rheem e. HenSey Co.
Rheem, former executive head of the
concern, was brought into court from
the Lorton Reformatory, where he is
serving seven-year sentence for re-
moving notes from the vaults Of his
company.
Preference Alleged.
The creditors bringing the action &C.
cused Rheem of having shown prefer
ence to the Federal American Bank,
4 creditor to their detriment BY
reason of these preferential payments
to the bank. the other creditors are
asking the court to make Rheem's indi-
vidual assets available for payment of
their claims
Attorney E. Fulton jackson, for the
creditors, called as his first witness
w. j. Waller, vice president of the
Federal American Bank. He identified
bank records covering Rheem's savings
and checking accounts, which will be
used as evidence. CroSs-examined by
Attorney Leon Tobriner, representing
Rheem, Mr.. Waller said Rheem had not
made any payments to the bank later
than october 10, 1880. Credits recorded
after that date, he said, were made
through the forfeiture of collateral.
Others to Take Stand.
Other witnesses who will testify in
clude Frederick H. Cox, cashier of the
Commercial National Bank; William H.
Baden, trust officer of the Washington
Loan g. Trust Co.; George o. Vass,
cashier of the Riggs National Bank
and Samuel r. Baulsir, Security Saw
ings a. Commercial National Bank
The case is being tried by Justice
F. D. Let's, Rheem having waived his
right to a jury trial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-05

he could arrange the fellowship. And
/ said I'd help. too"
Minister Van Royen communicated
with Henri'S parents and today he re-
ceived a cable giving their permission.
Mr. Van Royen is seeking home in
which Henri may live while studying.
He said he wants the boy placed with
Washington family where he viii be
properly supervised so he will get the
most out of his year here.
Henri will study politics. geography,
English and public speaking. Henri is
ambitious to become journalist and
his studies. he said, are being framed
to that end. The orator Is exceedingly
happy over his good fortune and thinks
1t must be a dream"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-05
BY WILL p. KENNEDY.

BY WILL p. KENNEDY.
II the Democrats organize the House
and Mrs Mary T. Norton OF New Jer-
sey is selected as chairman OF the
District of Columbia Committee, she
will accept the post with determine
ton to serve the best interests OF the
people of Washington"
In a long distance telephone CONVEX
sation today Mrs. Norton said
It want to work with the people OF
the District and to cooperate with
them to the best of my ability"
Mrs. Norton is just recovering from
a severe cold and is the guest OF her
sister in Pelham Manor, N, Y.
Might Get Labor Post.
There is only one other committee
Craftsmanship that could lure Mrs. Nor
ton away from chairman of the Dis
trict Committee in charge Of all legis-
lation affecting the National Capital.
Representative william P Connery OF
Lynn, Mass is in line for chairman
ship of the Committee on Labor, with
Mrs Norton next in seniority rank.
There is a possibility that in the shift
ing process Representative Connery
might have his choice between chair
man of Labor or World War Veterans
legislation In the event that Mr..
NOIlUGIH SilUulu pdoS up JAAC Lawn
Craftsmanship, then Mrs. Norton would
be glad to take it, because his district
is one of the strongest Labor districts
in the entire country.
AS a member of the House since 1924
Mrs Norton has kept in very close
touch with all District legislation and
the people of the District have always
had a direct and ready approach to
her. She has taken a particular in
terest in welfare and education activ-
tiles. One of her most important serv-
ices was as a committee Of one to make
a comprehensive survey and report on
the District school system.
Known as Worker.
In her interview with The Star to-
day Mrs Norton emphasized that she
hopes that, if she is chairman, the
people of the District will keep her
advised regarding their needs and
wishes on legislation, so that she can
serve their interests most satisfactorily.
Mrs. Norton is recognized among her
colleagues as a real worker. II and
when she becomes chairman, the first
woman ever to be chairman of a COM
mittee of Congress, she will not merely
take the chair decoratively and become
the subject of pretty feature stories.
She has always taken her place as
HldH-GO-HldH III POllLACS anu IIdo III
sisted that her associates in Congress
deal with her on that basis. She dis
likes subterfuge and double dealing and
quite promptly and abruptly diScourages
any attempts of that sort. She is
blunt, prompt in making decision, ag-
gressive in going after what she wants,
determined and persistent At the
same time she always holds her dig
nifty and is courteous, carefully SO, to
her bittereSt adverSaries.
Her colleagues feel that with Mrs.
Norton as chairman. there will be ac-
ton on District legislation and prompt
and careful consideration of the legis-
lative needs of the District.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-05
Held on Check Charge.

BOSTON, November S (P).-Wiluam
H. Haid, until recently a psthologist at
the State hospital in Tewksbury, and.
police said. a former employe OF the
Chicago Board of Health, was arrested
yesterday on charge of passing two
worthless checks in a Boston hotel
Police said Haid was wanted on a sim
liar charge in New York They said
he was graduated from the University
Of Illinois in 1927.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-05

Mr. Crawford for years toured he
country with his own band and orches-
ira. He came to Washington two years
ago as a member of one of the big
theater symphony orchestras which
have since been scaled down, but which
still retains Crawford's drumming.
1t might be added that when the mu-
sicians formed their cooperative Ma
tionaI Symphony Orchestra a year and
a half ago Crawford was nenhber Of
that ogchsstga Isst a. .Rs n so0ay,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-05
SPECIAL PRAYERS SAID

Special interceSsions and prayers for
the relief of unemployed and those in
trouble for the guidance OF rulers and
leaders and for the upbuilding OF
Washington Cathedral. win be held
every Friday evening at O'Clock. II
was announced Yesterday by Rev Dr.
William l. DeVrieS. cancn end pre-
ceptor of the cathedral. The evening
prayers will be offered in Bethlehem
Chapel of the Cathedral.
The service has been appointed by
the Rt. Rev. James z. Freeman. Bishop
OF Washington, as en- lntercession TO
God I'm this time of sore distress and
urgent need
All wishing to Join in The intsrces-
sions have been asked to attend reg
uiarlv che Frtdsv sft>rn- On sessions
Sasn tles, SPECIAL pTaye4S aTS OF sxed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-05
STAMPS TO GO ON SALE

The George washington Bicentennial
stamps will 60 on sale here January /.
a day In advance of the sale through
ont the rest of the country. the Post
once Department announced yesterday.
The stamps, Il in all, ranging from a
hsIf-cer1t TO 10 cents. depict various
phases Of WashiREt2ns carer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-05

In his biography,
prepared for this
series in The Star.
Mr.. era W ( ord
states that he was
Schooled and in
structed in the
Harry Bower sys-
TEN of modern
drumming, by the
late Edward Sny-
der of the famous
Conway Band and
by Samuel Frank
lin, W e H. known
drummer and xylo-
phonist. from this,
it a ppe ars hat
drumming is more
of an exact science
than most imagine
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-05
HEADS LAW CONFERENCE
John Paul Jones of Washington
Assumes Fraternal Post.

succeeded to the presidency of the
Conference Of Law Fratsrnities by rea-
son Of the resignation of Mrs. ISabl
S. SimonS of Highland Park, III the
former president The annual meeting
of the conference will be held Novem-
Der 27 and IS in the Netherland Plaza
Hotel at Cincinnati Mr. Jones will
preside over the meeting, He has been
the representative of Phi Beta Gamma
Legal Fraternity on the Executive
Committee Of the conference. OF which
fraternity he is supreme chief justice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-05

Merlin c. Crawford, drummer of the
National Symphony Orchestra. like his
legendary nameSake, is wizard.
though Crawford performs his wizardry
on small and trap drums.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-05
TOMB BEAUTIFIED
Clearing Opened as Approach to
Arlington Shrine.

Arlington Shrine.
In pursuance of the general plan
for the improvement and Identification
Of the approaches to the Tomb of the
Unknown Soldier at Arlington, Assistant
Secretary Payne of the War Depart
ment has approved the opening of
clearing $50 feet wide, extending east
ward from the tomb to the eastern
wall and the delimitation of two burial
areas each 800 feet vide north and
south Of that clearing. Burials within
these new areas will be permitted to
officers and enlisted men Of all wars, the
only restriction being that the head
stones in each case shall be of the
same type, to obtain absolute uni
formity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-05
COlored Veterans Unite.

A new chapter OF the Disabled
American Veterans of the World War.
composed Of colored cx-service men.
will be- organized at a meeting a thu.
cogoSsa K. NJ g, A, ct a;3Q tonight
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-05
In Symphony

National Orchestra Drum
mer's Wizardry Shows
Exact Science Greater Than
Imagined in Performance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-05
Faster Service and FiVe-Cent
Zones Needed, States
Commission Lawyer.
ROBERTS HITS FAILURE
TO MEET COMPETITION
Says Outlying Terminals for Trans
fer From Express Lines Should
Be Established.

This is the nth ard final OF a
series OF articles discussing problems
confronting the street car companies
OF Washington.