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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-03-02
CAPTA|NFENTON
GIVEN D. 8. E..
Times Staff Photo

Announcement was made at
the War Department today of the
award of the Distinguished
Service Cross to Capt. Roland T.
Fenton, Quartermaster Corps, sta
toned at Fort Eustis, Va.
The award was conferred for
heroiSm in action during the at
tack on the town of Belleau,
France, July 10. 1918.
The citation says:
con the morning Of July f8
Lieutenant FentOn discovered
that one platoon at his COM
mand was missing. Not deSir-
ing to expose his runner 70 the
enemy barrage he turned his
command over to another Of
ficer and went to locate the
missing platoon. Although
wounded by a bursting shell he
found the platoon and guided
it around the barrage to it's
position"
Lieutenant Fenton went through
enemy fire second time to
obtain ammunition and in spite
of his wounds advanced with his
command, the citation said.
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j. s. WAGE BILL
LABOR VICTORY


Elimination of wage-cutting
contractors and subcontractors
who seek to participate in Fed
eral building projects is assured
by action taken in the House
Saturday.
The measure sponsored by
Representative Davis CD of
Tennessee providing for the pay
ment on all Government con-
Struction of wages equivalent to
the wage scales prevailing in the
various communities in which the
construction is undertaken, was
passed without a record vote.
Bill Goes to Hoover
The bill already has passed the
Senate and now goes to President
Hoover. 1t had Administration
support in both wings of the
Capitol.
Representative Blanton CD of
Texas, offered the only opposi-
ton in the House when it came
up uIlucI ouSpeIlSlOIl Ol IIle ruleS.
Representative Bacon CRD of
New York, LaGuardia (R). of
New York, and Woodruff (RD of
Michigan led in the support OF
the bill.
Victory for Labor
Passage of the measure consti-
tutes a notable victory for Or
ganized labor. It will 90 away
with the menace of subcontract-
ors on Federal projects breaking
down standard rates of wages by
importing cheap outside labor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-03-02
Mrs. N. C. Simpson
Brings DiUOrce Suit

Alleging her husband, Arthur
L. Simpson, a Navy Yard en-
ploye residing at 1901 Massa-
chusetts Ave. N. w., abandoned
her and their 14-year-old daugh-
ter last October 4. and that he
abused and vilified her on
numerous occasions, Mrs. Mary
C. Simpson, 1904 S st. S. E., to-
day filed suit for limited divorce
and alimony.
Mr.. Simpson also practices
chiropractics and sings in a
church choir, his wife says. but
he refused to acquaint her with
his. whereabouts when he would
remain away late at night prior
to the desertion, his wife says.
Attorney w. A. Coombe filed the
suit.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-03-02
Soldier Gets Year
For SHOOTING Wife

Porter Umbler, cOlored soldier
stationed at Fort Humphreys,
Va, today was sentenced to one
year in Jail by Judge Isaac R.
Hit in Police Court, after he
pleaded guilty to shooting his
wife in the wrist.
The wife told the court that
she and Umbler had been sepa-
rated for some time. Last night,
she said. he came to her home,
1917 Fairmont st. N. W., and
began to quarrel with her, eli
making the row by shooting her.
He was drunk, she testified.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-03-02
Speeding, Gun TOting
Cost Youth 500

ALEXANDRIA, March 2.-Wel-
fred Robinson, colored boy of
Hanover county, was fined 500
and costs in police court today
for carrying concealed weapons
and speeding. He was arrested
after road chase during which
he iS accused of driving so miles
an hour. When overtaken. Robin
son was found carrying a small
revolver, the arresting officer
charged.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-03-02
MONUMENT IS
FOUND SAFE

Although "the w S h IN g o n
Monument was built inside out
and upside down." falling frag-
ments of marble do not consti-
tute a menace to visitors to the
shaft. members of. the staff of
the director of public buildings
and public parks said today.
The base of the Monument
built of Maryland marble, and
unfinished for several decades, is
of an inferior stone to that used
from the 150-foot level upward.
Some of this surface marble has
deterioxated and small fragments
have fallen away.
Repairs Planned
The public buildings and public
parks staff. with the Bureau of
Standards, is seeking a means of
repairing this damage. 1t may
eventually be necessary to cut
away several inches of the Mary
land marble replacing it with a
better grade of stone. it is said.
The cause of the erosion is an
alum marble" used up to a
height of $50 feet, a survey shows.
Failing rain becomes a weak
acid through contact with gases
in the air and this acid attacks
the calcite crystals in the marble,
causing it to decay.
Large Pieces Fall
Already several pieces weighing
10 pounds or more have fallen.
1t is only the face of the monu-
ment that is affected by this &C
ton. the basic structure being as
sound as ever.
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Col. F. S. L. Price
Death Announced

The death of Col. Frederick S.
L. Price, Infantry. at Fort Nc
.Pherson. Ga. February q. was
announced at the War Depart
ment today.
Colonel Price who was born in
Dahlonega, Ga. July 3, 1876, is
survived by his wife. Mrs. Celia
F. Price. Atlanta. Ga. Prior TO
his death Colonel Price Vas on
duty with the Eiehty-second Di-
vision, Organized Reserves, AT
lanta. Ga.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-03-02
Wife Says Spouse
Made Her Nervous

Limited Divorce and alimony
is sought by Mrs. Mary 3.
Murphy. 1912 Delafield st. N. W.,
in a suit filed in District Supreme
Court today against her husband,
Donald V. Murphy, of Syracuse,
N. Y.
Attorney Madison L. Hill repre-
sents Mrs. Murphy, who informs
the court that in April, 1929. he
began a course of ill-treatment
toward her which caused her to
become nervous and hysteriCal
and finally last November, he
told her he would no longer con-
tribute to her support.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-03-02
Ensign MOffet Gets
Florida ASSIGNMENT

Ensign William A. Moffett, jr.,
son of Rear Admiral Moffett,
chief of the Bureau of Aero,
nautics of the Navy Department,
will be transferred to duty at the
Naval Air Station at Pensacola,
Fla. March Is. it was announced
today.
Ensign Moffett recently COM
pleted a course of study at An
napolis in Diesel engineering. He
has been on duty on the U. S. S.
Richmond.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-03-02
Newspaper Costs
This Man Just S25

One newspaper today coast
Leonard Robert Dean, 80. of 80
Massachusetts, Ave. N. w., $25.
He was fined that amount on
charge of petty larceny today by
Judge Isaac R. Hit.
Dean was arrested by Police
man C. A. Parker on complaint
of Sergt. Charles P. Ruby, World
War veteran, in charge of the
racks.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-03-02
ZihIman Seeks Time
For Last D. C. Measures

AS his last act as chairman of
the House District Committee
Representative Frederick N. Zihl-
man (RO Maryland, who quits
Congress Wednesday, was nego-
tiating with House leaders today
for brief recognition of District
legislation before adjournment.
A promise has tentatively been
given that Mr.. Zihlman will be
recognized to call up a few non
. controversial bills. including sew
eral routine Senate bills.
One of the bills slated for con-
sideratiOn by Chairman Zihlman
is the Senate measure for creation
of a rent commission and the
licensing of real estate operators
in the Capital.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-03-02
LOSS Of PERMIT
FACES DOCTOR
IN DOPE CASE
Commission on Licenses Sues,
Accusing Or. F. W. Ferris;
First Case Under New Act

The commission on licensure
to practice the healing arts in
the District of Columbia today
brought suit in the District Su-
preme Court to revoke the med
ical license of DR.. F.. William Fer
ris, recently sentenced to prison
for violation of the Harrison mar
cotic act.
This is the first time in the
District that such PROCEEDINGS
have been instituted for mar
cotic violations.
Suit Filed by Rover
United States Attorney Leo A.
Rover filed the petition on be-
half of the commission which was
created by Congress on February
y, 1929, to regulate the prac-
tice of the healing arts.
DIR. Ferris was granted his
license by the new commission on
November ~, 1929, although he
has practiced medicine in the
District for many years. He
pleaded guilty to a seven-cOunt in
dictment last December IT,, charg-
ing violation of the narcotic laws.
and was sentenced to serve Is
months in prison. He is now at
the LOrtOn RefOrmatOry.
Felony Is Carged
The icenSeure act provides
that the court may revoke the
license of any person convicted of
felony, without holding a hear.
ing, and the petition relates that
the crime charged against the
physician is felony and he
should be diSbarred.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-03-02
Elliott Approved
For NeU u, s. Post

The Senate Finance Committee
today made favorable report on
the nomination of Representative
Richard N. Elliott. of Indiana, to
be assistant comptroller-general.
Representative Elliott. who re-
tires from Congress Wednesday.
will succeed Lurton r. CHM, who
retired several months ago.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-03-02
POWer Conference
Off Till Wednesday

The conference scheduled by
the Public Utilities Commission
over the wrangle in the electric
rates consent decree is postponed
until Wednesday due to the alb
sence from the city of Major
General Mason M. Patrick, chair
man of the commission.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-03-02
Flying Club to See
AerOn1Htic Films

Two aeronautical films will be
shown to the Standards Flying
Club at 8 p. m. tomorrow in the
east lecture room of the Bureau
of Standards.
One film, entitled Happy
Landings depicts successful para
chute jumps. The other, Air
plane Flights-U. S. S. Sara
toga," shows aeronautical activi-
ties aboard the Saratoga and the
Lexington.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-03-02
UTIL|T|ESBOARD
PLANS MEET
OBSTACLE
Congress in December to Be
Greeted by New Moves;
Gas, Traction Matters Lag

An elaborate program of legis.
lation designed to tighten the
drain upon the pocketbooks of
patrons of public utilities, and
proposed by the Public Utilities
Commission at the opening of the
present session of Congress is
domed to failure.
1t was conceded today that sew
eral bills which the commission
has been urging to enactment
have no chance on passing
through the legislative mill before
the wheels stop grinding Wednes-
day at noon.
The Taxicab Measure
Notable among the utilities bills
which will fail with the close of
the session are those giving the
commission greater power to reg
ulate taxicabS, restricting the pow
er of the courts on appeals from
decisions of the commission and
another which would have cleared
up many controversial phases of
accounting upon which differ
enceS exist between the compan-
les and the commission.
1t is probable that when the
new Congress assemblies in De
cember these and several other
public utilities bills will be re-
introduced, but the concentrated
efforts of the commission during
this session have failed to get
them even well started toward
enactment.
Merger Bills Doomed
The two big merger bills, one
uniting the street railway COM
panies, and the other merging
the gas light companies and Civ.
ing them a new financiel set-up,
are also among the measures
which cannot pass before ad-
journment.
EXtepSive hearings on the two
merger bills were held by the
Senate District Committee and
the measures were reported out
faVorably and placed on the cal
endar. There, however trey have
remained.
Certainly the gas light com.
panieS will be on hand IN Deem
her to demand action on their
0lIIS. The street railway merger
movement, however, has lost con.
siderable of its impetus and NAV
nOt be renewed for some time.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-03-02
$4,000 FOR MEMORIAL

President Hoover today signed
bill appropriating $750.000 as
the Federal Governments contri-
button toward the erection of the
memorial to George Rogers Clark
at Vincennes, Ind.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-03-02

FRANK M. HEATH
KNOCKED DOWN by automobile near his home
in Silver Spring, Md, Frank NJ Heath CO. is in Walter
Reed Hospital in serious condition. Heath won ma
tiona reputation a horseman five years ago when
he left horseback and visited every State in the
Union.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-03-02
Anti-POUerty League
Forms Branch Here

A District branch of the ANTI
Poverty League" which advo-
Gates taxation on nothing except
land values. was formed last
night at meeting at 713 H St.
N. w. The league hopes to re-
lease the human race from be-
ing slaves to land owners"
The local session was lively
one with much argument. Thlr-
teen persons attended and a
ways and means committee of
three was appointed.
BALTIMORE HARBOR AIDED
The War. Department today al
lotted $14160 from the rivers and
harbors fund for improvement
work in Baltimore's harbor.
The Washington times., 1931-10-15
When Feature Is
Shown on Screen

RIALTO-Lew Ayes in Spirit
of Notre Dame" At 1888 a. m,
1886, 1886, 5:33. 1887 and 9:4O
p. m.
FOX-James Dunn in Sob Sis.
ter" At 1853 a. m. 2:12, 4:31,
T:33 and 9:52 p, m. Stage shows
at lao 3:59. 7:0l, and 9:20 p. N
EARLE-Williafn Powell in
Road to Singapore" At 1889 q.
M. 2:02, 4:34, 1927 and 10:02 p. m.
Stage shows at 1:07, 3:39, 6:32
and 9:07 o. m.
PALACE-Ronald Colman in
The Unholy Garden" At 11:5O
a. M, 2, 4:4O. 7:20 and 9:40 p.
m. Stage shows at 1:25, 4, GAO
and 9 p. m.
R.K.O-KEITH'S-Ann Harding
in Devotion At 11:40 a. m, LAO.
$40 $40. 7:40 and 9:40 p. m.
METROPOLITAN-Edwa G.
Robinson in Five Star Final" ."
At II, 12:43, 2::38 Alb, 5:58, TAB
and 9:28 o. m.
COLUMBIA-The Four Marx
Brothers in Monkey Business
At 11:45 a. M. lao, $40, $40.
TAO and 9:40 p. m.
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Dick Wokeley Polite Elevator Man of Waterloo
lowa. Shown on the Left, Who Unexpectedly tw
her,ted Vast Estate and English Title
The Washington times., 1931-10-15
Late Stage News
Direct From
Broadway

NEW YORK, Oct. l5.-"steel,"
a play by John Wexley, who
wrote "The Last Mile" is an
nounced for Broadway production
next month by a new firm. Rich
ard Geist, Inc. The play is an
nounced as dealing with con
temporary scenes and situations
in a typical American steel mill
community"
After the fornight's return en-
gagement of THE Pirates OF
Penzance," beginning Monday,
the other operettas at Erlanger's
will be "The Chimes of Nor
mandy" on November 2; THE
Bohemian Girl" on ITovembe l6,
and "The FREELY" on November
80. Edward Nell, jr.. is among
those engaged for the revival of
"The Chimes of Normandy"
Front Money" a play by
George Holland, newspaper man
and theatrical press agent. will
be Robert v. Newman's first pro-
duction of the season. Rehearsals
will begin in about two weeks,
with a Broadway opening sched-
uled for December.
Mary Arbenz has been added
to the cast Of the O'Neill trilogy,
Mourning Becomes Electra"
opening at the Guild Theater on
October 26. She replaces Helen
Vinson.
Anna Kostant, Conway Wash
burne, r. H. Manning, John M.
Qualen and Samuel S. Bonnell,
all of whom appeared in Elmer
Rice's "Street Scene." have been
engaged for "Counsellor-atLaw,"
his newest play, which will begin
rehearsals on Monday. Jane
Hamilton, who was seen in Mr..
Rice's THE Subway" also will be
in the cast of "Counsellor-at-
Law"
The Washington times., 1931-10-15
BY HARRISON CARROLL
Copyright 1891 Premier Syndicate

HOLLYWOOD, Calf, Wednes.
day, OF. 15.-If all movie chill
dren oily had parents like Jackie
Ses rl'S.
Every cent this ngster
makes goes on him, or into gov
ernment bonds. His father, John
e. Scarf, still has his job as an
oil driller in a field near Holly
wood. The family live in the same
house they had before Jackie
made his hit as Sid in TON Saw
yer" and was awarded Para
mount contract. Jackie plays
with every boy in the neighbor-
hood. He and his mother walk to
and from the studio. Jackie's
father uses the family car.
Mrs. Searl, an intelligent, mid
dle-aged woman says: MY hus-
band has provided a comfortable
living for % years. He's on a
five day week now, like the rest of
the oil workers, but he's going to
keer right on. What Jackie
makes is his own.
People say he is natural on the
screen. I feel If we spent a lot
o. money either on ourselves or
him, he might lose this ruality.
We give him $5 spending money
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at the beginning of each picture.
He bu.s his toys at the tive-and-
ten cent store, and likes them just
as we'll as IL they were expensive.
"I am going to let him buy a
pony. He, crazy about riding. .
Over at Paramount, the school
teacher says Jackie is the bright
ct pupil she has ever had. He
memories a part by reading 1t
over a few times.
In five years. if he stays out
his contract, he will be conf Dr.
tably well off. For this, he can
thank his mother. How different
she is from that other movie
mother who went to Aqua Cali
The Washington times., 1931-10-15
ADVERTISEMENT
Read This Astonishing Offer

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The Washington times., 1931-10-15

NOTHING makes more interesting reading
L y than the stores of persons, born in OBJ
scurlty and poverty, who have suddenly become
masters of great wealth. Such tales prove that
true romance, unsurpassed in the pages Of fiction.
still lives in the world
Read about these peope-not characters born
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The details Of their good fortune will be found
in one of the many absorbing articles, next Sun,
day, in The American Weekly.
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twist to the mustache. When the
maestro begins twirling the mus
taclie from east to west, the pop,
eyed musicians know he wants
them to play pianissimO.
,B9t when the north-and-south
motion gets going, the brasses,
strings, woodwinds and the entire
percussion family put on full
speed ahead.
The Washington times., 1931-10-15

Don't Miss These
p. m. (WMAL)-Frank
Ross, songs.
$3.50 p. m. (WOL)-
Sketches Uf the Times.
Q p. m. (WBAL)-Julia
Sanderson and Frank Cru
NIT.
10 p. m. (WRC)-B. A.
RoIfe and his orchestra.
IL p. m. tWBAL)-When
some of us were 81.
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Jackie SearIs Mother Is Saving His Money

ente the other day and spent
$3.50 on perfume.
Estelle Taylor, cinema actress,
will be the guest star on the cof-
fee hour program over wRC Mon
day evening. She will be inter
viewed by Ralph Pollock.
The Washington times., 1931-10-15

wilson had a faculty for placing
his ball right under the classroom
window. tThe schoolhouse was
located near the fairway.)
Houghton says Wilson was
never on hand the following day
to witness his arraignment at the
bar Of schoolhouse justice, the
teachers desk.
Mustachios
sIhey tell me George Barrere,
composer conductor of the new
NBc Sunday afternoon concerts,
HASA tricky way of letting his
musicians know what to expect
next.
fKOu see, Barrere wears q Van
Dyke beard with a Kaiser wilhelm
The Washington times., 1931-10-15
Screen Star
Broadcast
~ Guest
BY STANLEY BIGELOW

al Houghton, golf pro at Ken
wood, who has made a host Of
friends as a result of his Monday
evening talks over VOL, was once
official bag-toter for the late
President Wilson.
In order to caddy, Al frequently
had to play hockey from his schol.
sstfe duties. AL didn't want to
play hookey-O. no!-but Mr..
RaA,>M
g 2 - -:
E Ga~R,,l" "-"/''''"ES
Evening star., 1931-12-13

publicans Congressional Committee:
Leroy T. Vernon, the Cricago Daily
News.
Edmund w. wakelee, Newark, N. j.;
Frederic Q. Walcott, Senator from Con-
necncut; Ernest G, Walker, John G.
Walker, Richard Rush Wallace, col
onel, U. S. M. c.; Theodore c. Wallen,
the New York Herald Tribune; P.
Silas Walter, New York City: e. j.
Walsh, Alfred L. Warner. James E
Watson, Senator from Indiana; E. c
M Watts. John L. Weaver, Jefferson
B: Webb, the Detroit News; Oscar
Wells, Birmingham, Ala: Henry L
west, Washington Post; John N
Wnee!er, general manager, North Amer
lean Newspaper Alliance; George White,
Governor of Ohio; Or. william A.
white, superintendent, st. Elizabeth's s
hospital; Frederic Allen Whiting,
Elchard Whitney. president. New York
Stock exchange; Bert H. Wicking
Detroit; Frederic william VILE, Grafton
.; WILCOX, New York Herald Tribune;
george II. Wilson, Lloyd B. Wilson,
ptesloent, Chesapeake & Potomac Tele-
pnone Co; Judge James H. Wilkerson,
W. y; = District Court, Chicago; John e.
Wllkle, Chicago, ILL.,; Daniel Willard,
President B. & o. Railroad: James M,
Wilcox, Philadelphia. Pa; e. M, Will
!ams, commander, U. s. N; Ralph E.
Williams, vice chairman, Republican
National Committee; viii r. Wood.
representative from Indiana: Lee
Woodruh. the Grand Rapids Press;
Roy Q, Woodruff. Representative from
Mlcnlgan: Eugene r. Woodson, Paul
Wooton. McGraw-HilI Publishing Co.;
James l. Wright, the BufYslo Evening
News. Lester 2. wtrfel. Newark. N. J.
vEencs ". Young, colonM. o. T. 4.
Henry G. 1ansz tu6sia i I,
Evening star., 1931-12-13
POPE BARS GANDH|
BECAUSE Of GARb
Pontiff Refuses to See Indian
Leader in His Native
Costume.
BY the Associa ted Press.


ROME, December II. - Mahatma
Gandhi came 10 Rome today in the
hope that he might have an audience
with Pope Plus, but the meeting did
not occur, apparently because the In
dian Nationalist leader consistently re-
fuses to wear any costume except his
loin cloth and shawl.
Other pressing engagements already
made by the Pope were declared by
Vatican authorities to have been the
reason for the cancellation Of the
Mahatma's audience.
But il was learned the Vatican con-
sidered Mr Gandhis raiment scarcely
proper and at the same time considered
the matter bit too delicate to suggest
that he garb himself differently.
Although Mr.. Gsndhi did not see the
Pope, he spent more than an hour at
the Vatican, viewing its priceless art
treasures.
In the evening the Nationalist leader
was received by Premier Mussolini.
What they talked about was not di-
vulged. The meeting was arranged by
Gen. Mario Morris, who is Mr.. Gandhi's
host while he is in Rome on his way
back to India from the Round Table
Conference in London.
Some difficulty was caused by the
fact Gen. Morris speaks no English and
Mr.. Gandhi speaks no Italian. None
the less the Mahatma said he greatly
enjoyed his visit to Rome and declared
himself much impressed by the city.