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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-21
byrd LOSES MORE THAN FRIEND
AS IGLOO, POLAR TERRIER, DIES
Admiral Cancels Play to Fly
to Side of Dying Pet
at Boston.
Tiny Dog Knew Presidents
and HeroeS-Accompanied
Flyer on Two Trips.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO. April 2l.-Igloo is dead
The fox terrier that accompanied Rear
Admiral Richard E. Byrd to both the
North and South Poles. died at 4 am
today in Boston of an intestinal all
ment.
Admiral Byrd, who had temporarily
suspended his lecture tour at Spring
field, ILL.,, last night to hurry back to
Boston, received word on arriving here
He Cancelled plans to fly to Boston and
resumed his tour.
And now that Igloo has died." the
admiral said. "Shere,s nothing to do but
go on with the lecture tour. will leave
here late today for Memphis, where ]
will speak tomorrow night The Lex
ington, KY, engagement, which was fol-
today, cannot be filled, of course"
Admiral Byrd felt he had lost more
than friend" in the passing of Igloo
Whatever rites might be held for
Igloo will be delayed Byrd said, until
he returned to Boston q week from
Wednesday.
Igloo lived six years He was a PUP
when the admiral went to Kings Bay
to prepare for the fight over the North
Pole. The admiral took Igloo along tc
the South Pole when he made that
flight two years ago.
But Igloo didn't go along in the
plane as many people thought" the ad-
miral said. That wouldn't have beer
right. In case of an accident, what
would happen to a dog when the shir
had to be destroyed"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-21

grew from puppyhood in the bleak
wastes of Spitzbergen, while his restless
master was making history in his aerial
conquest CT the North Pole. In those
days there grew a mutual devotion be-
tween dog and master that became
stronger with the passing years.
The fox terrier shared with his
master the adulation of civilized crowds.
He was petted by the then President
Calvin Coolidge and a host Of other
famous men and women and the mis-
chievous little fellow good-naturedly
made friends with any one who seemed
to be friend of the man who ruled
his universe
The dog that acted as mascot to the
Byrd party was known to millions.
Those who did not see him with his
master read about him in Byrds writ
ings or saw him portrayed in movies of
the expedition.
When Admiral Byrd started on his
lecture trip recently, Igloo was left at
home in Boston, where he became the
playmate of the Byrd children. Illness
overlook the little dog suddenly. Byrd,
nearly 1000 miles away, hearing of
1t, Cancelled lecture engagements and
hurried to Chicago to charter a plane.
1gloo died this morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-21
PRINCESS ELIZABETH
MARKS 5TH BIRTHDAY
Duke of York's Eldest Child Given
Terrestrial Globe by King George
and Sees Irish Guards.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
WINDSOR. England April I'll
Princess Elizabeth, elder child of the
Duke and Duchess of York, today
celebrated her fifth birthday, arising
early and rushing into the oak room
at the castle, where there were all
sorts of mysterious presents.
Most of the gifts were such as would
educate as well as amuse. Among
King Georges gifts was terrestrial
globe which she eagerly examined,
asking to have pointed out where Uncle
David and Uncle George were. Her
mother. the Duchess of York, indi-
Gated the route of the princes return
from South America.
The little princess was lucky in hav-
ing a burst OF sunshine for her BIRTH
day after the wretched weather of the
past few days.
With her baby sister, Princess Mar
garet, she watched the changing of the
guard, clapping her hands in delight
at the Irish Guards Pipers, and later
she took a ride through the park on
the Shetland pony her grandfather
gave her for her last birthday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-21
D. C. BANDIT ESCAPES
WITH THREE CRONIES
FROM LORTON PRISON

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thrown around the woodland section
near hccotink, and officials of the in
stitution made every effort to capture
| the daring young Embrey. He is be-
| lieved to be with Lawrence Sullivan,
who was serving time on a larceny
! charge.
Robbed Bank Runner.
The guards are particularly anxious
to capture Embrey, who proved his
daring here some months ago when he
held up a Mount Vernon Savings Bank
| messenger at pistol point and escaped
with $4,000 in cash.
The four prisoners were at work In
the garage of the institution, where the
escape was probably planned.
They raced from the garage In
Bischoff's automobile and sped toward
the Richmond Washington Highway,
while the escape sirens" of the tnsti-
tuition shrieked their warning.
Ten minutes later the squad cars Of
the jail, filed with guards, took OF In
pursuit. At Accotink they found the
stolen automobile deserted-a rear tire
had blown out and the prisoners had
taken to the woodland section along
the roadside.
Surrounding the section the guards
released the bloodhounds and entered
the woods from strategic points.
Two Youths Sighted.
The hounds picked up the trail Of
Wright and Wells, and 1t was only q
matter of minutes before the two youths
were sighted running madly through
the woods. When they saw the hounds
they stopped and surrendered.
Late reports declared that Embrey
and his companion prisoner had been
sighted in the woods and that their
capture was expected soon. Soldiers
from Fort Humphreys are aiding In
the search.
Embrey was serving IA years on two
counts of robbery. With Morris Beck
and Carl Davis, he held Gilbert e.
Hyatt. Mount Vernon Savings Bank
messenger, at the point of gun and
escaped with $4,000.
He was at large for nearly a week,
Dennis Murphy of police headquarters
box OF saltwater taffy from Atlantic
City.
Sensing a ruse, Murphy searched day
and night for Embrey.
Waits on Corner.
Acting on information furnished by
Ollc VI 6IiplCy gil ItCtlQS, 0SJcCb1VC
Murphy waited at Tennessee avenue
and C street northeast, where the girl
said she was to meet Embrey.
When Embrey drew up to the inter-
section in his automobile, Murphy
leaped on the running board Of the au-
tomobile. Embrey reached for his re-
volver, but Murphy had the draw" and
took him into custody.
Later police took Embrey on Q tour
of the city, where he pointed out 20
houses that he had robbed before his
capture. Some of the loot was recov-
cred.
Bischoff, whose automobile was used
in the escape, was questioned In con-
nection with the death of Vivian Cor
don in New York City.
Work is now under way at the re-
formatory on a walled Enclosure in
which incorrigible prisoners will be
confined. Money for the walled in
closure was appropriated for the Dis
trict by Congress last year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-21
PORTUGAL ASKS HOOVER
CLEMENCY FOR CONVICT
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
A message frem the President of
Portugal to President Hoover, ssking
clemency for Joaquin Picta Scaris, a
Portuguese, convicted Of murder in
Lowell. Mass, has been received at the
White House and referred to the State
Department.
Soaris was convicted of the murder
OF an year-old girl at Lowell and
sentenced to electrocution. 1t is the
second message the President Of Por-
tugal has sent President Hoover, and
both have been referred to the State
Department.
The affair, 1t was said at the White
House. is entirely that Of the State Of
Massachusetts,, as the trial took place
IN State court. Unless the Federal
courts become involved, there Is little
possibility that the Fedsral Government
can take any action other than send
the petition OF the President Of Poftl-
gal to the Governor Of Massachusetts,.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-21

the Executive Mansion. Unless the
wind is from the south quarter OF the
compass, it is said no attempt Will be
made.
Ray Arrives Here.
Jim" Ray arrived at Washington
Hoover Airport in his autogiro late YES
terday to make a personal inspection OF
the White House grounds. He was un-
willing to make any comment on MS
attempt because the possibility OF
proper weather conditions Is SO sllght,
in view of the fact the wind has Deen
holding southerly for two days and Is
expected to change.
No decision as to the attempt will be
made until 1890 or IL o'clock tomor-
row morning. It wcs said. If Ray de-
cides to make the trial he is expected
to take of from the Capitol Plaza or
the Capitol-Unio Station parkway
clearing, Senator Bingham said.
The landing will be one OF the most
eXecting pieces of airmanshlp Ray mas
undertaken in his career OF test nylng
the strange Windmill planes" during
which he has made test landings under
all manner of conditions. In order 10
make the landing he must drop down
between rows of towering trees into
"a -
the rotors of his machine.
Landing Held Possible.
With a wind blowing the length
of the narrow strip from the South
IL is believed the landing can be made,
since the autogiro can be set down in
the face of even slight breeze with no
forward motion at all.
3. The presentation OF the Collier
trophy will be one of the most brilliant
aeronautical events of the season. For
mer recipients of the trophy, headed
by Orvilie Wright are to be present.
The Federal Government will be repre-
scented by its leading aeronautical ofl-
Gals and civil aviation will send Its
most distinguished representatives.
Regardless of weather, according to
present plans, demonstrations OF the
autogiro will be made by Ray and
possibly other autogiro pilots and 1t is
possible formation of the strange
craft may be flown.
The presentation is to take place at
noon. The landing in the grounds, II
made, will precede the ceremony. AT
1890 o'clock. Mr., Pitcairn, Mr.. Ray
and their associates will be guests of
the Aero Club of Washington, chapter
OF the National Aeronautic Associa-
ton, at luncheon in the New Willard
Hotel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-21
U. S. TRANSPORTATION
SECRETARY SUGGESTED
Harvard Professor Proposed Put
ting Problems of Industry Up
to Cabinet Member.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK. April 21-Prof. William
q. Ripley of Harvard, an authority on
transportation, suggested yesterday that
a Secretary of Transportation be Gre
ated In the Presidents cabinet to solve
the problems of the railroad industry.
His proposal was made in an address
at Columbia University.
To improve their condition, Mr.. Rip
ley said, the railroads need to find a
solidarity of interest among themselves
as a means of "disciplining their own
houses" He called attention to The re-
cent proposal that the industry, like
the motion pictures, set up an umpire
of their disputes, but he expressed
doubt that 1t would be workable.
Instead, he advanced plan once
sponsored by railroad executives them
selves-a division of the functions OF
the Interstate Commerce Commission,
leaving with it all judicial functions.
but turning administrative matters over
to the Secretary of Transportation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-21

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and the backing" The Crosby Radio
Corporation has agreed to lend her the
ship and it was said today she had OBJ
tanned the necessary financial aid.
The only. other woman to seriously
contemplate a solo transatlantic flight
was her friendly rival Miss Smith.
Two years ago Miss Smith, then only
16, persuaded her parents to let her
try and went ahead with her plans.
The flight was dropped, however, after
her financial hacker withdrew.
One of the chief questions at that
time was whether any girl was strong
enough to get an airplane, carrying as
much fuel as is needed for transat-
lantic flight, off the ground.
Few women have ever flown as fast
and tricky q ship as that in which
Miss Nichols will set out for Paris. 1t
was said today that the CroSley off,
Gals laughed at her when she first
tried to borrow it. They didn't think
a woman could handle it. But Miss
Nichols did.
In the red Lockheed-Vega monoplane
which she few at speed OF 2l0 miles
an hour at Detroit week ago, she will
take off from Harbor Grace, Newfound-
land, to follow the Lindbergh trail to
Paris
Miss Nichols will fly from Jersey City,
and Col Chamberlin will accompany
her as far as Harbor Grace.
The airp!ane, which belongs to the
Crosley Radio Corp. Cincinnati, is being
overhauled at the New Jersey aircraft
factory OF Col Chamberlin. who, 1t is
said, vainly tried to dissuade her from
the attempt.
Its Wasp motor is being tested at the
plant of the Pratt d. Whitney Aircraft
Co.. Hartford, Conn.
Miss Nichols, tall, slender and in her
middle twenties, started flying less than
five years ago. Before that she was
known only as society girl.
She and Miss Elinor Smith now
are regarded as the two outstanding
woman pilots in the United States. Miss
Nichols has set four records.
Last Fall she few from New York TO
Los Angeles and return, setting trans
continental records for women, both
ways. On the return trip her actual
flying time was shorter than that Of
Col. and Mrs. Charles A. Lindbergh,
although she made longer stops on the
ground.
Last month, over New Jersey, she
set an altitude record for women which
has since apparently been broken by
Miss Smith, although the official rec
ords have not been announced.
And week ago yesterday at Detroit
she Few the redMmonoplane with its
stream lined body ind trick landing
gear, 210.685 miles an fDur-the high
est speed ever attained by a woman,
Miss Nichols could not be located to-
day. 1t was said that she had gone
sway TO the country 10 resi-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-21
KING RESTS EN- ROUTE.
Queen Does Most Of Greeting Crowds
at Station Stops.


at Station Stops.
ON BOARD SIAMESE IMPERIAL,
TRAIN EN- ROUTE TO CHICAGO.
OSHKOSH, Wis, April 2l.-Siam's
royal couple, King Prajadhipok and
Queen Rambai Barni, have been virtu-
ally in seclusion since their disembark-
ment at Vancouver, British Colombia,
last week.
From Chicago will start the final leg
OF the party's journey with the train
headed for Scarborough N. Y, where
the frail monarch will rest at the home
Of Mrs. Whitelaw Reid before going to
Washington for the Kings reception by
President Hoover.
The Oriental potentate, suffering
from eye trouble. a maIarial Condition
and bronchitis, stood the ordeal Of the
long journey well. but every effort was
made by the party to spare him any
unnecessary effort. Secluded in the So
larium. the King and his consort whiled
away the long hours reading, waving to
the crowds that awaited their arrival
at railroad operating stops and chatting
with intimate members Of their party.
The Queen, herself recovering from
a cold. carried on the task Of nodding
to persons who greeted the special train,
flashing her engaging smile and waving
to those who came to see the Siamese
visitors. The King sometimes joined her
and at other times rested while his con-
sort carried on these duties alone.
Present plans call for the Kings re-
ception at Washington April 20 and for
his operation at Ophir Hall, Mrs. Reid'a
home At Scarborough, shortly after
ward
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-21
W. P. WHITE, JR., LAWYER,
SUCCUMBS IN MARYLAND
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BALTIMORE, April 81. - William
Pinkney Whyte, jr, widely known law
yer and former assistant attorney gen.
erai of Maryland, died suddenly yes
terday at his home in Ruxton from
heart attack.
Mr.. Whyte, who was associated in
law practice with Isaac Lobe Straus.
former attorney general of Maryland,
was 50 years old and had been q mem
Der of the bar IS years.
He was the son Of the late Hol-
lingsWorth Whyte and q grandson of
the late William Pinkney Whyte, for
mer United States Senator and Mary
land Governor
Surviving him is his widow, Mrs.
Camilla Herbert Whytaa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-21
WILL REPEAT MINSTREL

Another performance Of "Songiands
Romance" will be presented in Stanley
Hall at the Soldiers Home tomorrow
night under auspices of Vincent B.
Costello Post. American Legion.
The minstrel operetta previously has
been staged at the Washington Audi
toFium, at Mckinley High School and
at Walter Reed and St. Elizabeth Hos
pitfalls.
Charles Riemer Is directing the pro-
duction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-21
BAND CONCERT.

BY the United States Soldiers Home
Band this evening at Stanley Hall Mt
$50 o'clock. John S. M. Zimmerman,
bandmaster; Anton Pointnor. assistant.
March, Lincoln Centennial. PAUL
Overture, Poet and Peasant" -. .Suppo
For strings and piano
Last Dream of the Virgin" Massonet
"Slumber Song from Masaniello,"
Auber
Excerpts from the Irish musical
comedy, Eileen. ,..........H Herbert
Fox trot novelty. "Skippy". Conrad
Popular waltz song, Just q Little
While" ................. Berlin
Finale. Mann Selle". Wendling
THE Star epangled BanneEss
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-21
CHILD SOCIETY MEETS
Annual Session Hears Speakers and
Sees Girls Club Dancers.

Right Rev. John M. Mcnamara, Rev.
Lawrence Shehan, Rev. DR.. William
Kerby, Elwood Street, Mrs. Thomas j.
Sheridan, Mrs. Louis Arthur, DR.. John
T Hill and Mrs. C. p. Neill were speak
ers at the annual meeting of the Christ
Child Society last night at the Shore
ham Hotel. About 300 guests attended.
Children of the Christ Child So
ciety Girls Club entertained with in
terpretive dancing, and the work of the
various settlements was on exhibition.
along with the work of the children at
the Convalescent Home.
Mrs. James Dudley Morgan. vice
president, presided. Refreshments were
served by members Of the board.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-21
REDISTRICTING Is VETOED
BY MINNESOTA GOVERNOR

'utive Consent Is Not Necessary to
Make Reapportionment Effective.
BY the Associated Press.
ST. PAUL, April 2I.--Gov Floyd B.
Olson last n ght vetoed bill passed by
the Minnesota Legislature dividing the
State into 9 congressional districts in
stead OF 10, as at present
Later Senate leaders announced that
they would refuse To consider any fur
ther redistricting proposals, on the
ground that the veto Is ineffective and
that the plan adopted is legal.
Gov. OlSons message attacked the
measure as obviously an inequitable
distribution of the population of Min
nesota," which loses one Congressman
as a RESULT of the last census.
In statement later, however State
Senator A. J. Rockne, Zimbrota, said
that under the Federal CONSTITUTE con-
sent of Governor TO reapportionment
plans is not necessary. He said he had
conferred with New York and Massa-
chnsetts State authorities on the sub
ject
Senator Rockne said q notice would
be placed in the Senate Journal that
reapporlionment action has been COM
pieted and that the Governors veto will
have no legal standing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-21
ELECTION is TROUBLED
Former Police Head Attacked in
Chicago Suburb.

CHICAGO. April 81 LP).-Former
Police Chief William Mendormack of
Niles was bound, gagged and left in an
outlying barn today-the first disturb
ance reported in any of the suburban
village elections.
Five Italians, believed by police to be
interested in the Niles election, were
seized in raid and questioned for the
attack on Mendormack
Mendormack Is active in Niles poll
tics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-21
BYRD'S FAMILY GRIEVES
Igloo MOurned by Children Of Noted
Arctic Explorer.

BOSTON. April 81 (P.-The death
today Of Igloo, Rear Admiral Byrd's
famous little white fox terrier, plunged
the home of the explorer in grief.
The soft ways of civilization did not
agree too well with Igloo who had lived
so much Of his 6-year span of turbu-
lent life In cold and hardship and
danger, the inseparable companion of
hts explorer-master. He was a puppy
in those perilous days at Spitzbergen
when Byrd and Floyd Bennett flew over
the North Pole. He was a full-fledged
dog during the long, bitter struggle
against the elements in Little America.
Igloo was presented to Byrd six years
ago by an admirer In Washington. He
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-21
Steel Barons to Meet

BUDAPEST, Hungary, April Il up.
The newspaper A Reggel learned to-
day that the next meeting OF the In
ternational Iron and Steel Cartel will
be held soon at Budapest. Among mat
tiers to be discussed are the projected
Austro-German economic union and
Rumania'S adherence to the cartel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-21
Police Seek New York Girl Here

washington police today were re-
uuested 10 assist in the search for
Pauline Pratt, IA years old, who dis
appeared from her home, at Watkins
Glen, N. Y, more than Q year ago. Fer
motherA who formerly lived In Wash
ington, expressed the belief that she
may have run away with the intention
Of Joining friends here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-21
ISLAM KINGS TRAIN
REACHES CHICAGO
Rulers Arise Early to View
City From Yards-WiH
Proceed to New York.
Rx the Assnciatah Pres.

BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, Ill, April 2i.-The spe-
cial train bearing King Prajadhipok
and Queen Rambaibarni Of Siam and
their royal encourage from the Pacific
to the Eastern seaboard drew into the
Chicago yards shortly before am. to-
day.
The royal couple had arisen early to
view what they could of Chicago from
their train and to prepare to greet the
few who would be permitted to see
them here
The train was not brought into any
downtown station. the King having ex-
pressed q desire to remain in seclusion
because Of his indisposition and the
haste OF his journey Eastward.
Arriving from Vancouver. B. c., over
the Canadian Pacific-Soo line. the cars
were switched in the South Side yards
to the New York Central tracks, over
which they were routed to New York,
running as a special. Only division sta
ton stops were planned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-21
Two Dead in Political Fight.

LIMA, Peru, April Fl CP).-Dispatrhes
from Cuzco to the newspaper Ell Co
mercio today said two men had been
clash there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-21
Montagu Norman Reelected.

LONDON April 81 R.-Montagu
Norman was reelected Governor of the
governor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-21

Although the idea of blood transfu-
sion between humans or animals and
humans In very old, there Is no historic
proof Of blood translation before 1853.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-21
RUTH NICHOLS PLANS
SOLO HOP ACROSS
ATLANTIC IN 2 WEEKS

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-21
WILL TRY
TRICK LANDING ON
WHITE HOUSE LAWN

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the Executive Mansion. Unless the
wind is from the south quarter OF the
compass it is said, no attempt will be
made.
The Washington times., 1931-06-22
FOUR OVERCOME
FIGHTING FIRE

Two firemen are in Emergency
Hospital suffering from effects of
refrigerating gas while fighting a
fire last night that also affected
a deputy fire chief and a police
man.
Sergt. John Altman, 40, of No.
l Truck Company, and Private
Robert Dunnington, 80, nf No. 6
Engine Company, were overcome
by gas when a gas line to a
refrigerating plant snapped in a
chain grocery store at Seventh
and l Streets Northwest. They
were brought unconscious to the
hospital.
Deputy Fire Chief C. E. Schrom
and Policeman P. G. Winners, of
No. 6 precinct, also were slightly
overcome, but refused hospital
treatment.
Approximately a dozen men in
all were less seriously affected.
The Washington times., 1931-06-22
BALLTON TO CONFER

The BallSton Citizens Associa-
tion will meet tomorrow night at
8 o'clock in the auditorium of
Firemen's Hall.