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Evening star., 1931-06-19
AIMEE MCPHERSON
FIGHTS TAX CLAIM
Hearing on $21,339 Assess.
ment Set for Wednesday
Before Appeals Board.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
The Government is attempting to COL
lect S2I ,339 from Mrs. Aimee Semple
Mcpherson, Los Angeles evangelist, on
income which 1t claims she failed to re-
port for 1926, 1927 and 1928.
Mrs. Mcpherson has challenged the
Governments findings and a hearing
has been set for next wednesday before
the Board of Tax Appeals. The evan
gelist contended she had reported all
of her income which was taxable.
A large portion Of the money not re-
ported was contributed by Angelus
Temple, of which Mrs. Mcpherson is
pastor, for use in her defense follow
ing her mysterious disappearance in
1926.
For 1925, Mrs. Mcpherson reported
$8,1l0 income which the Government
estimated at $42,368. She reported SO,
7l2 in 1927 to which the Government
added $e,523. For 1928 she reported
$18,668, which the Government in
creased to $107,395. She was assessed
$544 on the amount she reported.
The records showed $31,658 was ex-
pended in 1926 and $s,523 in 1927 in
defending her against possible criminal
prosecution. When 1t was reported an
indictment would be sought, she said
an appeal was made in her behalf to
Angelus Temple for funds. She con-
tended they were outright gifts and not
taxable
Most Of the remainder assessed by
the Government represented real estate
transactions In addition, the Govern
ment listed $4,000 in cashiers checks,
which 1t said she received in 1923 from
an account in the name of Elizabeth
johnson" in the Thirty-ninth and West
ern avenue branch Of the Security First
National Bank Of Los Angeles. The
Government contended she invested this
money in real estate and made no re-
port.
Evening star., 1931-06-19
VATICAN APOLOGY
DEMAND RENEWED
Pope Merely Wants "Reas-
suring Words "-Government
Firm on Catholic Action.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
ROME, June 19.-Search for formula
to satisfy the Pope's demand for an
apology" and the question of the
church's alleged political activity were
stated officially today to be two Of the
points at issue between Italy and the
Vatican.
Apology Demand Answered.
The Pope's imperative demand for an
apology within "a hours, 1t was said,
was answered with assurances that
violence and insults to the Pope were
being investigated and some Of the
guilty had been arrested and would be
punished.
The Vatican, in replying, still asked
for what is described as "reasSuring
words" but the word apology, it is as
serted, no longer figures in the nego-
tiations.
One of the governments main points
of protest arose from speeches by the
Pope which, it was asserted. attempted
to try the case in the court Of world
opinion.
Ban Blamed for Trouble.
Another of the principal points was
that the Pope forbade professions and
therefore was responsible, in the gov
ernment's view. for a certain amount
of violence in the Naples district, where
the people demanded these outdoor
celebrations.
1t was remarked in this connection
that professions often were molested
before the FascistS came to power, but
since then they have never been both
cred, and the theory Is advanced that
1t was the Popes ban which caused the
trouble.
An incidental protest was that Catho-
lie action clubs were installed and held
meetings in the Papal "Chancelleria"
Building which is extraterritorial It
was asked by officials what America or
any other country would think If the
Fascists held meetings in the Italian
embassy.
Many Permitted to Reopen.
The government already has per-
mitted the reopening of many clubs
which are assumed to be free from
politics and which never conflicted with
the Fascist theory that youths should
be trained and supervised in play by
the Fascist party. The Vatican insists
that none of the clubs were political,
but unoficial indications are the Pope
is willing to safeguard others from any
possible tendency toward politics.
The Pope already has transferred
Catholic Action and its subsidiaries to
the direction of the bishops who, when
appointed, must be approved by the
government and must take a special
oath of allegiance to the King. In this
transfer the Pope left in allegiance the
status of the Central Board of Catholic
Action, the politics of which is in dis
pute, and that Is regarded as a con-
ciliatory feature.
Negotiations are continuing through
diplomatic notes but officials refuse to
discuss unoficial conversations, al
though it is assumed they also are pro-
ceeding.
Evening star., 1931-06-19
TWO CHILDREN AND MAN
HIT BY AUTOMOBILE
Girl, Is, Suffers Conclusion of
Brain; Boy, z, Slightly Hurt
in Front Of Home.

Three persons, two Of them children,
were injured In automobile accidents
yesterday.
Dolly Barham, Is, of 3035 Bladens-
burg road northeast, was treated at Sib-
ley Hospital for conclusion of the brain
after she is reported by police to have
been knocked down near her home by
an autombile driven by Mason s. Belik,
81, of 1899 Summit place northeast.
She was taken to the hospital by a
passing motorist, where her condition
was said to be undetermined.
An automobile said to have been op-
Grated by Stephen A. Chumbris, 1923
Fourth street northeast. struck and
slightly injured Jackie Hall, Z, of 518
Ninth street northeast, in front ofs the
child's home. The boy was treated at
Casualty Hospital and sent home.
William Spears, colored, AZ, $40 Nor
ton street, was treated at Freedmens
Hospital for cuts and bruises after be-
ing struck, near Seventh and T streets,
by an automobile operated by Frank
CogSwell, 4815 Fourth street. The ac-
cident is said to have occurred when
Spears stepped into the street from be-
tween a row OF parked cars.
Evening star., 1931-06-19
BAND CONCERT.

BY the United States Army Band
this evening on the east Capitol steps
at 7:30 o'clock. William Stannard,
leader, conducting; Thomas Darcy,
second leader.
March, George Washington Bicenten-
Overture, "Rosamunde". Schubert
Solo for xylophone, 'The Mocking
oiEQ .GCOUDc
Musician, Charles D. Hershey.
Selection from Rose Marie. :. .Friml
Waltz, "ESpana". .Waldteufel
Suite, Ballet Egyptien". ..... .Luigini
March, Allegiance. ce"............S Shut
.The Star snangled Banner"
Evening star., 1931-06-19

to consider the question Of territorial
jurisdiction involved in Admiral Byrd's
claims.
Given Credit by Byrd.
Balchen, O. native Of Norway, de-
clared his intentions of becoming q
United States citizen in 1927. A few
months later he few across the Atlantic
with Byrd.
When the South Polar flying expedi-
tion was organized, Admiral Byrd took
Balchen along as pilot of the Polar
plane. The admiral gives Balchen much
of the credit for the success of the
epochal flight over the Pole, during
which the American flag was dropped
on the bottom of the world"
Balchen took part in the simple
ceremonies whereby vast areas of new
land were claimed for the American
nag.
Admiral Byrd has supported Balchen
in the citizenship fight The matter
came to the attention of Congress last
year, when legislation was proposed to
bestow citizenship on Balchen and any
other members of the Byrd expedition
who otherwise were eligible. The legis-
lation failed Of passage, however.
It is now certain that the Balchen
case again will be brought before Con-
gress Rt the next session.
(Conyright. 1881 ,-...sl,, +.
-
Evening star., 1931-06-19
H|LL|G TO TAKE OFF
ON SEA HOP TODAY
''FIying Photographer" Bound
for Denmark; Ruth Nichols
Delayed.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, June lotto Hillig.
flying photographer" left Liberty to-
day by automobile for Floyd Bennett
Field, Brooklyn, where he plans to take
of later in the day for New Brunswick,
Canada, the first stop on his transat-
lantic flight to Denmark.
Hillig said he had received word that
weather conditions along the North At
lantic coast were good. He expects to
reach Harbor Grace, Newfoundland, to-
morrow and If the weather continues
favorable, to hop for Denmark toner
row night. Holger Hoiriis, pilot, and a
native of Denmark, is at Brooklyn with
the single-motored plane, Liberty" in
which they will fly.
If successful in reaching Copenhagen,
the air adventures will 60 on to Ger
many, Hillig's birthplace.
Ruth Nichols Delayed.
Damage to Ruth Nichols plane in
landing at Floyd Bennett Airport from
Jersey City yesterday on the first leg
Of her projected solo flight to Paris
will prevent her leaving before Sunday.
Mechanics worked all night on the
plane but 1t was said this morning
that two days work was still ahead of
them. Not only was the tail skid
broken and struts strained but a bulk
head in the bottom of the fuselage was
cracked and the gasoline tanks had to
be removed preliminary to repairing
this.
Miss Nichols said she hoped to take
OF for Harbor Grace Sunday morning
but If the plane was not ready by then
would go as soon as repairs were COM
pleted
Part of the expenses of the fight
Hillig plans to make will be covered by
money he received because he didn't
make another Atlantic flight.
Sued Graf Zeppelin.
Two years ago Hillig bought ticket
to Europe on the German dirigible Graf
Zeppelin, but two days before the flight
was scheduled to begin he was notified
his reservation had been Cancelled.
He began legal action to prevent the
airship leaving without him and
sheriff's officers went to Lakehurst,
N. j.. to attach" the dirigible. They
IOunQ InaC Lnere were obstacles TO car
rying out their work at the naval air
station. which is Government property,
and were also dissuaded by the sug-
gestion that if they wanted to attach
the ship they couldn't leave it at the
mooring mast, but would have to take
it with them
The Graf was finally allowed to leave
without Hillig. but he filed suit. which
was settled out of court last year for a
sum reported to be $4,000.
Evening star., 1931-06-19
BANKERS MOURN sIDDoNs.
Association, Meeting at Hot Springs
Praises Jurist's Long Service.

@AS0O~A6SAVAAS NuCCtnAS AZ E1OL SUf1nRS,
Praises Jurist's Long Service.
Special Dispatch to The Star.
Ho TSPRINGs, Va, June i9.-The
District Of Columbia Bankers Associa-
ton in session here learned with pro-
found regret the death of Justice Fred
erick L. Siddons and passed resolutions
lauding his more than 40 years service
as member Of the bar, as educator, as
Commissioner of the District of Co.
lumbia and as jurist."
His service in the interests of the
people of Washington and his intense
devotion to all the Offices which he oc-
cupied were also praised. The resolu-
ton continued:
ITO the administration of Justice he
brought admirable patience, real learn
ing of the law, impartial consideration
of high and low, rich and poor: the
tyro at the bar and the best known
advocate stood equal before him; to
do exact justice was with him almost
a passion; to his learning of the law
he added broad culture founded upon
an intimate knowledge Of all that was
best in literature"
Evening star., 1931-06-19
ACTED FOR GOOD OF ORDER"

MADRID, June 19 (P.-In letter
directed TO Cardinal Primate Pedro
Segura, now in exile in France, Presi-
dent Afcala Zamora last night informed
the cardinal he was expelled from Spain
Ito preserve the public order"
President Alcala Zamora's letter,
which was in reply to a letter the
cardinal wrote to him before his ex-
pulsion from the country, was written
after a five-hour session of the cab
met. 1t was understood to represent the
attitude of the other members Of the
cabinet.
While insisting that he lamented the
Cardinals expulsion, the President said
he hoped the prelate would voluntarily
stay outside of Spain for some time"
The government did not reveal what
steps it would take in reply to the for
NAL protest of the Holy See against
Cardinal Segura's expulsion.
Evening star., 1931-06-19
SUBPOENA BANK RECORDS
IN RHEEM INQUIRY

Officials of three local banks were
served with subpoenas yesterday re-
quiring them to produce ledger cards
and deposit slips covering the personal
accounts of Edmund D. Rheem, vice
president of the bankrupt Swartzell
Rheem g. Hensey Co., at creditors
meeting this afternoon.
Another subpoena directed an officer
of another bank to bring to the meet
ing ledger cards for A. Joseph Howar
local building contractor, who was as
sociated with Rheem in numerous real
estate transactions
The banks involved are the Riggs Ma
tionaI Rank Security savings q Com.
mercial Bank, the Federal-American
National Bank and the National Metro
politan Bank.
Evening star., 1931-06-19

Continued From trSC FaRe.l
of the law under which the reorganized
commission functions.
He is one Of counsel for the Appa-
lachian Electric Power Co. in a suit to
free the companys $1,000, 900 New
River power development in Western Vir-
ginia of the jurisdiction claimed by the
Federal agency.
The Appalachian company claims
either the law under which the COM
mission is operating is unconstitutional
or else the power group exceeded the
authority conferred upon it by that law.
Served Nine Months.
The Ohioan became chairman Of the
old commission by virtue Of his post
as Secretary of War when the water
power act was passed in 1920 and held
the Office for nine months. Prominent
among his acts was the issuance Of the
Niagara Falls license, which led to a
valuation dispute not yet settled.
The Appalachian suit is the result OF
a commission order warning the COM
pany not to build without first accept
ing Federal license. The license 1t
offered contained provisions for recap
ture at the end of so years and for val
uation of the plant by the commission.
The company contends that New River
is not navigable and that the commits
sion has no Jurisdiction. or, at the most,
a very limited authority to protect the
flow into the Kanahwa and Ohio Rivers.
The commission must answer by July
10, but the case probably will not be
heard until Fall. The two important
legal posts in the Federal agency, gen.
eral counsel and solicitor, have been
vacant for six months, but both prob
ably will be filled by July 1. In the
meantime, the case is being studied by
Assistant General Counsel Lawson, CO.
operating with the Justice Department.
Other Cases Pending.
BY Fall two more importap+ cases re-
Qarding the commission should be ad-
1anCS.Is 4nrough the courts. The Sem
ate's custer action against Chairman
Smith Is pending in the District Of Co
lumpia Supreme Court. An appeal OF
the Clarion River Power Co. of Penn
Sylvania from a lower court Judgment
which sustained the commissions au-
thority to set valuation on its Clarion
River dam and power plant Is on the
calendar of the District appellate court.
In this case again, a section OF the
1920 act is challenged, and the COM
pany is seeking to have its valuation
accepted for rer&s .ure purposes, al
though commission accountants have
questioned the legitimacy Of some $6,-
100000 of capital value.
Evening star., 1931-06-19
Fire Prevention Group to Meet.

BALLSTON, Va, June 19 Especially
The Committee on Fire Prevention OF
the Arlington Fairfax Counties Volun-
teer Firemens Association will meet
at the Jefferson District Firehouse to-
morrow evening Plans for a joint
meeting with the Board of Supervisors
of Arlington County and the fire chiefs
and presidents of the various depart
mentS viii be discussed
Evening star., 1931-06-19
Tidal Wave Sweep Macao.

LISBON, Portugal, June 19 (P.-The
Colonial office was informed today that
a tidal wave had swept Macao in
Kwangtung, Portuguese China, drown
ing eight persons, disrupting telephone
and telegraph service, wrecking fishing
smacks and leaving some points under
10 feet of water.
Evening star., 1931-06-19
IL PERSONS ARE HURT
IN STREET CAR CRASH
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
BOSTON, June 19-Twelve persons
were injured as two surface cars COL
lided in the Boylston street subway in
downtown Boston this afternoon Six
of the injured were taken to the Hay
market relief station for treatment. One
car was at standstill when a second
rammed t.
All Of those taken to the Haymarket
relief hospital, with the exception of
an 80-year-old man, were discharged
after treatment All suffered from
scrapes and bruises. All were residents
of Greater Boston. .,9~ =
Evening star., 1931-06-19
JAPANESE IN WORLD RACE
Newspaper Man Reaches New York
in Globe Circling.

NEWARK, N. j., June 19 (P.-Sute-
naru Shingu, japanese newspaper man.
racing fellow countryman on a round
the-world trip, landed at Newark Air
port last night after flight from Cleve-
land. He will leave on the Europa to-
night for England.
Shingu, representing the Toxic ASahi,
left Japan June to travel east, while
Keno Fukuma of the Osaka Asah hi
started west. They expect to make the
world trip In about 80 days, travelling
all the distance, except over water, by
air.
Evening star., 1931-06-19
Jewellers Name A. C. Mayer.

A. c. Mayer was elected treasurer of
the jewelers. division Of the Merchants
& Manufacturers Association at a
luncheon meeting yesterday at Harvey's
restaurant. Arthur j. Sundlum, chair
man of the division. presided.
Evening star., 1931-06-19
School League to Elect.

HERNDON. Va, June 10 (SpeciaD. .
Officers for the Citizens Association
and Community School League will be
elected at the meeting Friday, at which
the new principal, A. S. Jenkins of
Leesburg, has been invited to attend
and speak
Evening star., 1931-06-19
SIDDONS

Taking with buoyant step the upward road,
with shoulder stifened to the weightenng load,
With frightened girdle, from our sight he passed,
A gallant figure smiling to the last.
Death took his burden of, and places now
A stainless wreath upon stainless brow.
The law to him like holy thing,
The bench altar Conscience was his king.
$50 STAFFORD
Evening star., 1931-06-19
DRAPER is RENAMED
TO POWER COMMISSION
FOR FIVE-YEAR TERM

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Evening star., 1931-06-19
Afternoon Tea Service

You will find the Afternoon Tea Service of
The Tea Room great convenience-refreshing
salads. appetizing sandwiches. cooling drinks
delightfully."- prepared and quickly served
THE TEA Rooa SEVENTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1931-06-19
STRATEGY BOARD
FOR 1882 CAMPAIGN
ORGANIZED BY DRYS

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Evening star., 1931-06-19
PRIMATE IN SECLUSION.
Cardinal Segura Goes Into Retreat for
Indefinite Period.

HENDAYE, Franco-Spanish Frontier,
June 19 (P).-Cardinal Pedro Segura,
expelled Catholic primate of Spain, went
into retreat today for an indefinite
period at the Mantau Betharram Mon
aStery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-05

of MT and Mrs Edward l. Farley of W9n  in Political Science and minored English and national Relations Club English Club Class Executive delegate model assemblies of the League
  onv Rochester
  Scandinavian countries
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-05

Miss Madeline Tierney of North Main street entertained at a bridge and kitchen shower last evening in honor of Mrs Edward Bowling, for merly Miss Alma Collins. The home was attractively decorated for the occasion. Two tables were in play. The guest of honor was presented with many useful gifts. Those present included: Misses Margaret Kilroe, Emilene Phelan, Madeline Tierney, Katherine Kilroe, Helen Phelan, Mrs William Phelan, Mrs Mark Tierney, Mrs Edward Bowling and Mrs William Moran.
 Mrs Joseph Calabrese entertained at her home recently in honor of Mrs Joseph A. Longo, formerly Miss Doris A. Cozza of Burton street. The home was prettily decorated with cut flowers. The guest of honor was presented with a purse of gold. Among the guests were: Mrs Joseph Longo, Mrs Julius Santalucia. Mrs Joseph Calabrese, Mrs Frank Longo, Mrs Phillip Fardelle, Mrs Louis RuZzo, Mrs Ralph Macchairola, Mrs Joseph Longo, Mrs Rocco Tartaglia, Mrs Patrick Ttartaglia, Mrs l.. Lon- go, Mrs John Goffredo. Mrs Lois Cipriano, Mrs Mary Longo, Mrs Daniel Suozzo, Mrs John Hartly, Mrs Mary Geghan, Mrs Toby Bannon, Mrs Frank Gregory, Mrs Joseph Sciullo, Mrs Andrew Pace, Mrs Jo- sephi Ippolito, Mrs Lena Cavalo, Mrs Mary DiCicco and L. Ditato.
 Mrs Lesley Hyndes Rehm of Cliff ton avenue is a patient at the Wa terbury hospitaal where she recently underwent an operation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-05
NoRTH-DEALER

This deal embodies the strategy known as the Vienna Coup. It is the most difficult situation to rec ognize at the card table and the most skillful to employ. The play to set up good card in oppo- nent's hand, intending to squeeze it out on the end play.
 North with all the aces which he thought were due him because of his preceding worthless hands, se- cures the bid at no trump. The five of spades is opened and North wins with the ace.
 and catches the jack. It is a gen. eral rule not to finesse when hold ing nine cards in a suit with ace and king at the top. But here is a very evident exception. Dummy has no sure entry, and declarer must make sure of establishing the club suit while he still holds one club in his hand. When the 10 of clubs wins the second trick, North must Immediately stop, look and cogitate. He then realizes that continuing the club suit may annoy him more than | it can annoy the opposition. Accordingly, he illnesses the dia- mond jack and follows to make the queen and ace. Then comes the really crucial play. Having dis carded small heart from dummy on the third diamond. declarer leads the ace of hearts. leaving the queen bare. This is the essence of the Vienna Coup.
 | The declarer reasons that if East , has the king of hearts, he will be unable to save that and also protect his spades on the 11th trick when the last club is to be led. but in order to make the play South must
 be in a position on the 12th trick to lead his queen of hearts if East dis cards his king to protect his spades This situation accordingly must be anticipated.
 It IS done in this way. North must get out of the way by lead ing the acc of hearts and setting up the king! The most beautiful
 play at the card tablet He does that and follows with tho club
 Note the consequence. The last
 club is played by dummy on the
 1ith trick. South is left with the queen of hoarts and a spade. North with two spades. But It's too bad about East. He has m option ito throw q spade or tho heart. In
 either onse it's fatal. Grand slam flor North.
 The moral ls hold tho aces and play them nt tho right moment. I(copyrIght. io3i, NEA Service, 1ne)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-05

By EDWARD c. WOLFE Member of the National Cham- niOnShin AucfiOu Taan,

This is the 11th of a series of 20 prearranged bridge hands played by Cleveland's recognized bridge ex- perts. to test their skill in the play of difficult hands.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-05

Twenty-six states will be repre- sented in the Smith College Alumnae associations big parade which will march around the Nort- hampton campus on June IS to celebrate the ffftieth anniversary of the founding of the association. There will also be a group from China and one from Japan.
 More than 2,000 are expected and arrangements have been made for parking cars on the athletic field where day and night watch men will be in attendance. Town garages could hardly accommodate the hundreds of automobiles ex- pected.
 Sixty-six Smith College clubs. most of them organized by cities. but some by county or state, will be in line carrying insignia descrip- tive of their location. They will be marshaled by Miss Florence M. Els if Detroit followed by band. then the two head marshals, Mrs G. Lyle Fishcher of Forest Hills, N. Y, and Mrs Henry Eckhardt of Scardale, N.