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The Washington times., 1931-03-05
P. j. c. MAY GET
ELECTRIC RATE
REPORT TODAY
Company Expected to BaIk
at Modifying Decree; Plan
Fought by Peoples Counsel

Representatives of the Potomac
Electric Power Company convened
with the Public Utilities Commits
sion today to report the stand
taken by the company's executive
committee on the proposal to
modify the electric rate consent
decree.
Corporation Counsel William w.
Bride, his assistant, William A.
Roberts, and Peoples Counsel
Richmond B. Keech we're present.
Refusal Is Expected
1t was expected that William
Ham, president, and S. r. Bowen,
general counsel, would report that
the company is not in favor of
modification. The proposal was
voted upon at a recent meeting
of the cOmpany's executive COM
mittee.
In the event the company re-
jectS the proposed modification
the next move will be for the
commission to carry the fight
into the court. Mr.. Bride has
already drawn up a petition.
Opposed by Keech
Peoples Counsel Keech has al
ready served notice on the COM
mission that he will not be a
party to the decree's modifica-
ton.
Mr.. Keech takes the stand that
the best method of fixing elec-
trio rates would be bilateral
agreement between the commits
sion and the company. He fav-
ors the complete abolition Of
the present decree.
The Washington times., 1931-03-05
Congress Leaves l29
P: 0. Appointments
To President

President Hoover viii be
obliged to fill 129 postmaster
ships by recess appointments
since the Senate failed to con-
firm 800 postmaster nomina-
tions before it expired yester-
day.
Of these, I'll we're reappoint-
ments, and it was explained at
the White House, the law pro-
vides the incumbents to con-
tinue in office until the new
Senate considers them next De-
cember.
The Washington times., 1931-03-05
Police Car in Crash:
Court Orders Probe

Charges of driving while drunk
against John A. German, 1886
Ines Pl. s. E., were today referred
to the probation officer for in
vestigation and report by Judge
Gus A. Schuldt in Police Court,
after German had pleaded guilty
to the offense.
Policeman W. P. Ais testified
that he was the driver of a police
car with which Gorman'S ma
chine collided last night in the
TOO block M st, S. E. When the
German car came out of an alley
it collided with the police car,
which was answering a call,
Policeman Ais suffering frac-
tured thumb. The probation
officer was ordered to report Sat
urday on the case,
The Washington times., 1931-03-05
S43O,373 Bid Gets
d. G.. School Contract

The lowest of eight bids for
the construction of the Hugh M.
Brown Junior High School, to be
erected at Twenty-fourth and H
Streets Northeast, was submitted
by Arthur l.. Smith, of this city,
Roland M. Brennan, chief clerk
of the District Engineer Depart
ment, announced.
The Smith bid was $430,373,
while the highest bid was $446,-
448. The school will be a part
of the large colored development
in the northeast section, and will
be located near the Young Pla-
toon School, now under construc-
ton,
The Washington times., 1931-03-05
BELL BAPTIZED
BEFORE GOING
To DOOM
End Comes Tomorrow Morn
ing at District Jail; Insists
He Didn't Commit Crime

With less than "a hours Of life
remaining, CORDOBA Bell, colored,
convicted Of the murder Of his
sweetheart in August, 1929, to-
day was baptized by a colored
clergyman.
The service was held at Dis
trict Jail, where tomorrow Bell
will go to the electric chair at
10 o'clock. The Rev. Smith,
Baptist minister, performed the
rite of immersion.
Bell is bearing up well, Col.
william Peak, Jail superintend-
ent, declared. He has never ad-
mited the crime, but says he is
ready to die and is sure he will
go straight to heaven"
Sentenced to the electric chair
on November IA, 1880, Bell has
been given two stays of eXecu-
tion, but all pleas for clemency
failed.
He was accused of shooting
Alice Metz, 25, also colored, with
a shotgun.
The Washington times., 1931-03-05
Army Will Enter
OLun1Di1d in 1882

The participation of the Ameri-
can Army in the celebration of the
tenth Olympiad at Los Angeles IN
1882 was ensured by a bill passed
by Congress which authorizes the
Secretary of War to assemble,
train and send Army representa-
tives to the Pacific Coast for par
ticipation in the event.
The year 1882 marks the fifth
appearance of the Army in the
Olympiad. The War Departments
representative is Maj. Gen. Guy
v. Henry, chief of cavalry.
The Washington times., 1931-03-05
Frat House SGUed
From VictOru Fire

Sparks from one of the gay
bonfires, lit "a hours earlier in
celebration of the University of
Maryland's basketball victory at
Atlanta, last night threatened
the Delta Sigma fraternity house
at College Park, Md.
Firemen from Branchville, Ber-
wyn and College Park, Nd,
quickly responded and eXtin.
guished the flames sweeping
toward the frat house from a
burning dump.
The Washington times., 1931-03-05
WOriGrty Elected
Ruler of d. G.. ELks

John J. Moriarty will be in
stalled as exalted ruler of the
Washington Elks. He was elected
last night at a meeting of the
lodge.
Other officers elected are: Mr..
David j. Laporte, esteemed lead
ing knight; Leonard M. GaWler,
esteemed loyal knight; Joseph j.
Hagerty, este emed Iecturing
knight; William S. Shelby, secre-
tary; Nathan WE'LL, treasurer;
Thomas j. King, tiler; Charles
j. Langmead, trustee; Major
George E. Strong, delegate to the
grand lodge, and Daniel r.
Nihion, alternate to the grand
lodge.
The Washington times., 1931-03-05
PETITION WEIGHED

KENSINGTON, Md, March S.
An examining committee COM
posed of Charles j. Maddox,
county surveyor; Irving C. Root,
chief engineer of the Maryland
National Capital Park and Plan
ming Commission. and George c..
Shinn, will decide today if the
petition of Joseph w. Trimble
asking the board of county COM
missioners to close Capitol
Avenue in Capitol View will be
faYOrahlY acted unOn.
The Washington times., 1931-03-05
NeW Music Society
Formed at Dunbar

Bearing the name of Dunbar
Musical Society and sponsored
by Miss Mary Europe, teacher Of
music, an old club has been
revived by the music students of
Dunbar High School.
The officers of the society are:
Percy Taylor, president; Sadie
Dick, vice president, Clarice
McEntree, secretary and Oliver
SimmS, treasurer.
The work of the society will be
given over to the study and de-
velopment of choral music among
the students of the school.
The Washington times., 1931-03-05

Assistant United States Attor.
ney Wilbert McInerney asked:
"What is your record?"
II done five years in Leaven-
worth, SO he ought to knOwed
better than to give me the SO"
The alibi failed, however, i d
Alphonso is now doing six
months. The complainant was
Harrison A. West, coIored, 1879
Montello Ave. N. E.. AlphonSo's S
employer, who said he had given
Alphonso $40 to pay rent bill.
The bill was not paid and Al
phonso'S arrest followed.
The Washington times., 1931-03-05
Employer Put Temptation
In His Path-Aibi Fails

AlphonSo Saunders, colored,
thought h had a good alibi when
he was arraigned before Judge
Isaac r. Hit in Police Court to
day on-a charge of larceny after
trust.
After prosecution witnesses had
had their inning, Alphonso took
the stand and declared:
"YOur honor, dat man had no
business to give me the $40,
KNOWN my record as he did
didn't steal the money, be-
cause he give it to me-"
The Washington times., 1931-03-05
Reserve Commission
GiUen Russell Kline

A commission as first lieutenant
in the Army Reserve has been is
sued to Russell Marion Kline, an
employe of the Federal Trade
Commission.
Commissions were also issued to
Major William Kuhnu Barnett, Of
East Radford, Va, and First
Lieut.. Griffith John McRee, of
SandStOn. Va.
The Washington times., 1931-03-05
d. C.. Wife Rescued
From Gas Fumes

Mrs. Leona B. Hansen, employe
of the Bureau of Mines, living at
2123 I st. N. W.. was found
last night in a chair in the
kitchen of her apartment, the
jets of a gas stove open.
Her husband rushed her to
Emergency Hospital, where it was
reported that her condition was
not serious,
The Washington times., 1931-03-05
Boulevard Measure
Is SiQned bH HOOUer

Completion of Mt. Vernon Bou-
levard, linking the new Arlington
Memorial Bridge with the home
and tomb Of George Washington,
was assured yesterday when Presi-
dent Hoover signed a bill appro-
priating $2,7OO,O00 for that pur-
pose.
Opposition to the appropria-
ton bill by Senator Howell and
many members of the House
threatened for several weeks the
completion of the highway on
which $4,500,000 of Federal funds
has been spent.
The Washington times., 1931-03-05
HOlUGrd Students
To Hear E.. II. Morris

Edward H. Morris, prominent
} colored lawyer Of Chicago, former
member Of the Illinois State
Legislature and assistant corpora
ton counsel, will address Howard
University law school students on
Saturday morning at 10 o'clock.
"Reminiscences of Fifty Years
at the Bar" will be the subject
OF his address. Morris is said to
be one of the most successful
colored attorneys in the country.
The Washington times., 1931-03-05
FuQ1Ia Ends
HOSDit0L Treatment

Maj. Gen. Stephen o. Fuqua,
chief Of infantry, who has been
convalescing at the Army and
Navy General Hospital, Hot
Springs, Ark, following an at
tack of bronchial pneumonia, will
return to Washington tomorrow,
the War Department announced
The Washington times., 1931-03-05
HEADS WIND CAVE PARK

The appointment of Edward D.
Ffeeland as superintendent tof the
Wind Cave National Park, S. D.,
by transfer from Carlsbad Cav
erns National Park, N. NJ, was
announced today by Secretary of
the Interior Wilbur.
The Washington times., 1931-03-05
CHERRYDALE MINSTREL

CHERRYDALE, Va, March S.
The Cherrydale Volunteer Fire
Department will hold it's eleventh
annual minstrel show in the audi
toriunn of the Firemen's Hall
March 10, 20, 81.
The Washington times., 1931-03-05
GRAF JOINS MUSEUM

John E. Graf, assistant chief
Of the Bureau of Entomology of
the Department of Agriculture,
has resigned and will become as
sociate director of the National
Museum, it has been announced
by DR.. C. L. Marlatt, chief Of the
bureau,
The Washington times., 1931-03-05
Army Band to Make
Trip to DeS MOineS

The United States Army Band
will journey to Des Moines, Iowa,
to play for the encampment of
the G. A. r. September 13 to 16.
The Washington times., 1931-01-24
THE BEAUTY
BOX

Only the goofy-gal draws at
tention to her beauty defects.
Plenty Of times they pass I'M
noticed unless attention Is
drawn to them. The eye of
the beholder doesn't dwell par.
ticularly on details-the abbre-
waited nose, family marked
freckles, hair that refuses to
thicken-but, instead, takes in
the girl as a composition. 1t
sees her as a complete picture.
The picture is enhanced by
amiability, graciousness, sweet
ness. Endearing qualities Of
mind and character create Q
beauty aura for plain James.
Healthy gums are coral pink.
They are firm and do not re-
cede. When they show pallor,
circulation is impaired. Proper
treatment consists of applying
a mixture of equal parts Of
salt and baking soda, and
massaging the gums gently.
When gums lack tone, be care
full when using dental floss;
it is likely to cut into the It's
sues and to produce abrasions.
Unless tartar is removed from
the base Of the teeth-only
the dentists little pick-aX will
do that-guns will become i'm
paired.
The Washington times., 1931-01-24
HEALTH AND
DIET
BY Logan Clendening-

THE STUDY of the brains
of two highly gifted musicians
has been recently reported; one
a young violinist killed in an
automobile accident, the other
prominent opera singer. The
extraordinary development Gin
number and complexity of cells)
occurred in the superior left
left temporal cyrus Of the brain
and the lower part Of the left
parietal lobe.
This, perhaps, does not mean
very much until you realize
that these are the speech areas
the places in the brain where
speech is composed and under
stood. Not only the center for
the understanding of spoken
words, but also the center for
the creation of spoken sentences
or words, and the center for
understanding written words,
are close to these musical
centers.
A Form of Speech
Both the understanding and
the creation Of music with the
voice, then, is form Of speech.
In the process of evolutionary
development, singing and shout
ing and wailing undoubtedly
preceded consecutive word for
nation. but all rose from the
same centers in the nervous
system.
The anatomist who examined
these musical brains thinks the
extraordinary development is
hereditary and not due to train
ing. Improved by training, Of
course, but determined by hered-
ity. If you are a musical gen
ius, you are born that way, and
nothing can keep you from be-
ing a great musician. but If you
have not these fiberS and cells
in the right place, no amount Of
instruction can turn you into a
capel meister. Every human
brain differs from every other
one, says the anatomist. The
difference between average men
may be slight, but prodigies and
geniuses greatly differ from the
normal.
Treat 1t Gently
If you have a little genius in
your home, God pity you, but
treat it gently nevertheless.
The production Of musical
notes by the vocal cords is a
very complicated process. The
actual motor center for the vo-
cal cords in the brain is closely
connected with the center for
hearing. The two centers de-
velop in the embryo simulta-
neously.
The Washington times., 1931-01-24
TOdGy's True
Story

spellman pushed the check
across the table and tapped 1t
with carefully manicured
nail.
put that in your pocket" he
told Dan Harvey. 1T won't be
the last one you'll get either.
if you'll just take a walk
around the block now and then.
Easy money, kid. Easy money"
Dan read the writing on the
slip Of stiff green paper before
him: PAY to the order OF
Daniel Harvey, $4,000"
Slowly he released his pent-
up breath. It was easy money
and it was more than that. 1t
was sorely needed money. There
was the doctors bill for little
Danny's operation. That had to
be paid. And Catherine needed
new clothes, the house needed
new furniture and he himself
needed a host of things. The
salary of a customs inspector
couldn't always be stretched to
cover everything.
Dan continued to stare at the
check as if hypnotized, while
unconSciously he clenched his
hands thrust into his pockets.
The Run Around"
He knew we'll enough what
Spellman wanted, because he
knew what Spellman was.
The run around the block"
meant that he, Dan Harvey,
was merely to turn his back
some night when a car drew up
near the pier which he was
guarding. And he was to keep
his back turned when men
came off the pier carrying
cases filled with liquor.
That was all. He didn't have
to do" anything. He didn't
have to aid in the smuggling.
All he had to do was not to
see it. His hands unclenched.
Why not? 1t was more money
than he would earn in a year.
OF course, he was selling him
self, body and soul, for once
he had cashed the check they
would have the cancelled bit
Of paper as a club over his
head. But why shouldn't he
take it? He needed it.
Then he thought of Cath
crime, his wife. He thought Of
his father, who had proved 1t
by dying while doing his duty.
Again his hands clenched.
He stood up. He picked up the
check, tore it slowly into q
dozen fragments and dropped
them on the table.
You're talking to the wrong
man." he told Spellman. TRY
it some night, if you want to.
But If you do I'll be there, and
I won't be walking around the
block, either"
The Washington times., 1931-01-24
Your Ruling Star
-Bu WILLIAM SHWADER-

or in matters pertaining TO
gold and jewels.
January 26
If January 26 is your birth
day during the coming year
some matter of a personal or
rather of a private nature may
come up for consideration: Peo-
pie of affairs connected with in
stitutionS, hospitals or public
welfare work could come into
prominence. You may travel
Don't be too hasty in making
decisions. Important dates:
Avoid excesses Of all kinds, take
no risks and maintain routine
from January % to February 2,
April 5 to 7, II to 18, "a to 26,
May 4 to 6, II to %, July IL, 13,
27 to 30, August 4 to IL, Sep
tember % to 26, october II to
10, "a to 29. Good for general
affairs from February 13 to 16,
March 8 to 10, June IL to "a,
II to 10, August 7 to II, Sep
tember % to 25, December % to
30. Contradictory dates show
two opposing influences.
A CHILD born January 26
will be intuitive, broadminded
and original. He is apt to be
bit hasty and may need to de-
velop a calm and diSpassionate
judgment. He will have an ar
tistic and adventuresome ma
ture and should do we'll as a
reporter or novelist.
The Washington times., 1931-01-24
TEMPTED

he had taken spellman's check
he would go in there tomorrow
and cash it.
He grinned a little. He was
satisfied. He had done the
right thing. Better than $4,000
or $4,000 was the knowledge
that he was still his own
master.
Catherine was waiting for
him when he arrived home. She
handed him the evening paper.
Dinner will be ready in a
few minutes, DEAR" she said.
It read in the paper where
they're going to retire some Of
the older inspectors. Maybe
that will mean you'll get a pro-
motion"
Maybe it will" said Dan.
I'm in line for one, anyway.
And it'll come some time. It'll
mean more money, too. Then
The Washington times., 1931-01-24
Proving That Honesty
Is the Best Policy

we can pay off some Of those
bills"
Don't you worry about them,"
answered Catherine. They know
we're honest and they'll trust
us to pay them. An honest name
is better than a million dollars
in the bank"
Silently Dan agreed as he sat
down. Near him on the floor
little Dan was playing with his
blocks and he could hear Cath
crime humming softly ss she
hurried with the dinner. He let
his mind relax in the comfort
able surroundings Of his home,
warm with the knowledge that
dishonor had not come into it
with him.
The doorbell rang.
Dan got up and opened the
door. Spellman stood there. He
was smiling and his nand was
outstretched.
Explanations in Order
Il do not blame YOU" he said.
but let me explain first" Still
silent, Dan drew aside to let
him enter.
Mr.. Harvey" Spellman con-
tinued, II had intended to wait
until tomorrow to tell you this,
but I got to thinking about it
after you left my office, and
thought it would be something
to comfort you while you were
on duty tonight"
What do you mean?" asked
Dan.
spellman produced a card
from his pocket.
Recognize that, don't you?"
he asked. I'm not quite what
you thought I was, but you've
proved to be all we hoped you
were. Washington sent me up
on under-CoVer work. We re-
allied We needed some good
men here, honest men, men
that could be trusted. And
there was only one way to
make sure-pose as a rum run
ner and find out what men
could be bought"
Spellman turned to go.
when you report at the Of
flee in the morning." he con-
cluded, you'll find me there
with your chief. He'll have
something important to tell
you"
(AH names Of characters In this
story are fictitiOus.)
The Washington times., 1931-01-24
WhenManners AreC Correct
BY Mrs. Cornelius Beeckman-

charming every once in a while
to plan a little informal party
at your home, and invite some
of your friends and some of his.
This would be thoroughly cor
rect, and could be made most
delightful event. There needn't
be much trouble about it,.
invite your friends for tea some
Saturday or Sunday afternoon,
or for supper some evening.
Have very simple, delicious
things to eat, and plan some
sort of entertainment, besides
talking Of this and that" if
you think that this is necessary.
Usually it isn't necessary.
Go about this planning at
once, and you will see how
easy. and how simple, this kind
Of informal hospitality is. don't
like to think of your not ac-
cepting the sweet hospitality
offered by your girl friends, and
it really isn't necessary for you
to do so. Plan the first party
soon, and let me help, if you
have any questions about it.
Good luck to your pathway Of
hospitality. this being a fine
hostess, even in the simplest Of
ways, is one of the great things
in the world.
As the Married Woman Refers
to Her Husband
DEAR MRS. BEECHMAN:
Will you kindly advise me on
the correct form regarding
woman's reference to her hus-
band? Is he "Mr. Smith" is
he John" or is he my hus-
band?" I know there is a
particular time for each ex-
preston but I am not sure Of
the correctness. A. r.
I am glad that you are CIV
ing thought to this question,
for it is one on which so many
married women do not think at
all. And it's most important
one Of those Big Little Things
by which we are judged.
Only to servants or trades
men does a married woman
refer to her husband as Mr..
Smith" 1t is obvious that in
this case she would need the
most formal form of the name.
To close friends she refers to
her husband as John" To
otA s friends who are
not especially close friends,
acquaintances, even people
whom she may just have met
she refers to her hus-
band as my husband" 1t
would not. in this case, he cor
rect to say "Mr. Smith," and
John" would seem a bit too
Informal, so my husband"
seems to be the obviously appro-
pirate thing to say.
The Washington times., 1931-01-24
THE YEAR AHEAD
For those whose birthday Is
January rs

If January IS is your birth
day, during the coming year
some new interest should enter
your life. You may gain
through an artistic occupation
or find pleasure in new friends,
social affairs or possibly one
particular person may influ-
ence your life considerably.
Important dates: Avoid excess
es of all kinds, take no risks
and maintain routine from
January 80 to February 4,
April to II, May 5 to 8,
May % to "a, July 26 to
August 8, September 20 to 25,
October 16 to 18, october 26
to %. Good for general affairs,
make efforts to advance your
interests from February IL to
IA, May "a to 26, June II to
18. August 6 to 10, September
% to "a, December 81 to %.
Contradictory dates show two
opposing influences.
A child born January 25
should possess energy and
courage. He should learn to
use his powers and refrain
from extravaganza. He should
succeed as q musician, artist
The Washington times., 1931-01-24

Dan felt a curious sense Of
elation as he left the room. He
had made his fight and won it.
It hadn't been easy, but he had
done it-saved his honor and
his self respect.
Perfectly Satisfied
He looked at his watch. He
still had time to go home and
have dinner with Catherine and
little Danny before reporting
for work. He wouldn't be tax
ing them $4,000, but he would
be taking them an untroubled
conscience and the honest
name his father had left him.
He wouldn't have to avoid Cath
arine's eyes when she asked
him where he had been.
On the way home he passed
the Amalgamated Bank, with
its broad plateglass windows
and heavy grille work doors. If
The Washington times., 1931-01-24

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May be ordered only in sizes
2, 4, and 8. Size 4 requires
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Send IS cents, coin or stamps,
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reau, 243 West 18th ST., New
York City.
The Washington times., 1931-01-24
FASHIONS
F AN CIES

Put on your gloves for eve
ming functions, for the right
kind Of glove can make" q
frock, however simple it is.
Delightful with even the plain
est black chiffon or georgette
would be 16-button black
suede glove with lacing from
edge to wrist Of rhinestones.
A nOiseleSs football is oc-
casioned by the new smart
mules that lend ease to the
foot when one is resting in the
house. Most attractive is q
mule Of pale blue broche satin
with a sole and lining Of
pink satin. The edge Of the
shoe Is scalloped all around
and the toe is square.
The Washington times., 1931-01-24
WHAT DO YOU
KNOW?

AnsWers To TOdGy's Test
Questions On Editorial Page
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is woman" II. Julius Caeser.
II. Platonic. 13. A nickname.
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