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Evening star., 1931-05-25
D. C. CRICKETERS WIN

Defeat Baltimore Team, 1S9 to SO,
With Evans Showing Way.
Led by Evans, who registered Sc runs,
Washington Cricket Club took the
measure Of the Baltimore team, 1ss to
SO, yesterday in a game at Potomac
Park
Grant, with % runs. and Smith, with
IS. were other leading Washington
scorers. r. Smith topped the Balti-
moreans with Is.
Evening star., 1931-05-25
BY ALFRED DAYTON.

n YEW YORK, May 25.-Zandor
M Szabo, who graduated from
singing hams and beef in a
butcher shop of a small
Hungarian town to gain fame in
the amateur wrestling circles Of Eu-
rope, where he scored more than
700 victories, reaches the big mo-
ment of a rather colorful and
glamorous career this evening when
he meets Jim Londos for the heavy
weight championship on the mat at
Madison Square Garden.
An uphill fight finally has landed
Szabo in the spot he sought when
he invaded this country last Sep
tember. While the champion rules
favorite. the personable Hungarian
is supremely confident that he will
take the title away from the doughty
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-09
FARM BOARD PLANS
NEW WHEAT SALES
Stone Is Silent on Details:
Not to Ask Congress for
More Money.

The Federal Farm Board is negotiat-
ing In several quarters for additional
sales of part of the zoe, 1000, 900 bushels
of wheat it now holds. Chairman Stone
said today in a press interview.
AT the same time Stone said, I'VE do
not contemplate asking the next Con-
greSs for any more money" He re-
iterated that the board did not con-
template any further purchases of
wheat and cotton through its stabiliza-
ton corporations.
Bought at Higher Prices.
1t now holds, In addition to the wheat,
100000 bales of cotton. Both the
wheat and cotton were bought at a time
when the price of these commodities
was much higher than it is now.
c, 1greSsional critics of the boards
opera IONS have said they would oppose
any flu; her large appropriations for the
board in the next Congress.
Under the agricultural marketing act.
the board was given revolving fund of
00,000,0 900 when it began operations in
July. 1929. The last of this $500, 900 OOO
was appropriated for the board in the
last Congress.
Chairman Stone, in discussing the
wheat sale negotiations. had nothing to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-09

say whatever" on reports that Germany
was negotiating for 100000 tons of Farm
Board grain. He would not say whether
any exchanges with Germany on the
reported deal had been made or whether
1t was even being considered.
I'VE have several wheat deals in
view" Stone said, but there is nothing
to say for the present on any of them"
The board has sold in the last few
weeks $4,000, 900 bushels of wheat to
China and has exchanged $4,000, 900
bushels for 1,05O,00o bags of Brazilian
coffee.
Stone said the board had not been
approached on the subject of credits
for cotton exports.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-09
EVANSVILLE FIRST AID
COURSE WELL ATTENDED
II Of 10 Fire Auxiliaries in County
Are Represented at Glasses
Staged by Red Gross.
Special Dispatch to The Star.


EVANSVILLE. Md. September g.
Marked interest in the frst-aid course
being conducted by the Red Cross
among members of the auxiliaries of
Prince Georges County volunteer fire
departments is being shown ard at the
second weekly gathering of the class
last night in the cocial room of the
Hyattsville Depa -rent IL more joined.
bringing the total Ass enrolment to 81,
Eleven of the 13 auXiliaries of the
county now are represented in the class
and Of the not yet in line, Boulevard
Heights. will. it is understood. be repre-
sented at the meeting next Tuesday.
Glasses will continue for six more weeks.
Mount Rainier, Riverdale Heights,
Berwyn Heights and Hyattsville Aux
iliaries are represented in the group
which joined last night. The group
included Mrs. Etha M. Callahan, Mrs.
Alice Newell and Mrs. B. de Grossart of
Mount Rainier; Mrs. James B. STAINS
field, Mrs. Dorothy Gardner Mrs. Anna
Morris and Mrs, Margaret O'Brien of
Riverdale Heights: Mrs Ellen 1. Mac
Donald. Mrs Mary E. Walker and Mrs
j. E. Weaver of Berwyn Heights, and
Mrs. J. Frank Rushe and Mrs. Nell c.
NJ. de Vault of HyattSville.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-09

precise north-south orientation. In
IL other cases they tried but could not
get exactly the same arrangement. No
effort was made to restore the position
Of 30 clusters.
mixed with stones of the same size and
shape. The birds dragged back both
eggs and stones. When the eggs again
were removed and painted yellow, red
and blue the birds were not fooled
Neither were they deceived by change
in the shape and size of the eggs
brought about by covering them with
an adhesive substance. T. r. H.
(CnnYriyht 1921
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-09
CAPONE TO STAND
. TRIAL OCTOBER G
Court Grants Gangster Per-
mission to Withdraw Guilty
Plea in Dry Case.
~ he Associated Press.

BY ne Associated PRESS.
CHICAGO. September "a show
down between the Government and
Alphonse Capone was a step nearer to-
day
This became apparent when the
status OF the charges against the gang
chief was cleared somewhat by Federal
Judge James H. Wilkerson yesterday in
granting Capone permission to with
draw his plea Of guilty to an indict-
ment charging conspiracy to violate the
prohibition law At the same time,
Judge Wukerson set october 6 as the
date for Capone to go on trial on
charge of income tax delinquencies to-
falling about 100000.
Michael Ahern, the gangsters lawyer
moved Immediately to quash the liquor
Indictment, but hearing on this queS-
ton was continued Indefinitely, subject
TO come up later on five days notice
from either the prosecution or the oe-
tense.
Court Could Not Concur.
Judge Wilkerson, in ruling on the
Houor case. filed memorandum. IN
which he said he allowed the DEFENDANT
to change his pleas of guilty to not
guilty in both charges because CT a
compromise agreement In WMcn tne
court could not concur. His reference
vas to reports that Capone had oeen
promised a short sentence in return
for his pleas of guilty, which were cur
rent last July. when Capone was al.
lowed to withdraw his admission OF
guilt In the income tax case.
1.-THE commissioner OF internal rev.
enue." the court said, "has power, with
the advice and consent Of the Secre-
tary of the Treasury and the recon-
mendation Of the Attorney General, TO
compromise criminal liability under tne
internal revenue laws after suit has
been commenced.
1.-THE recommendation TO be made to
the court in these cases contemplated
that the sentence to be imposed in the
conspiracy case, while an independent
sentence in form, was really to nun
concurrently with the sentence IN the
income tax case.
Grand Jury to Report.
THE court has ruled that the pleas
Of guilty must be unconditional. aad
that In a hearing thereon there can be
no understanding which preciudes the
coutr from aScertaining the facts and
entering. at the conclusion of the hear
ing, the judgment which is proper under
the facts"
At the time Capone was in court last
July 81. when he changed his mind
about pleading guilty. Judge Wilkerson
suggested that the prosecution attempt
to ascertain whether Capone and Do CO.
defendants named in the liquor con-
spiracy case could not be indicted under
the Jones law. which provides heavier
penalties than are possible under the
conspiracy statute. The grand jury is
to report tomorrow, but there has been
no announcement of whether any FUR
ther action has been taken.
The alleged beer business OF Capone
end his associates is reputed to have
reached the amazing figure of S20.00O,-
600 a year The conspiracy indictment
alleged 5000 separate offenses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-09
Science
Birds Who Hatch Eggs BY
Compass Reported.

Birds which hatch their eggs by the
compass are reported In Nature,
London.
These are the ringed plover. All the
eggs, 1t was found, were pointed d.
rectly North and South. The observers
changed the positions Of 100 clusters
of these eggs. The birds promptly re-
arranged 80 Of them, restoring the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-09

Greece. During his arguments on Bull
garian war debts, girl stenographer
accidentally tipped pitcher Of water,
drenching his white beard. Wringing
out his beard, he went on talking as If
nothing had happened.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-09
SUIT CLAIMS DESERTION
T.. L. Safely, Asking Divorce,
Names Student as Co-Respondent.

Robert l.. Safely, 1853 Euclid street,
yesterday filed suit for an absolute di-
vorce from Hazel NJ. Safely, Martins
burg, Pa. He said they were married
June 20. 1880, and shortly thereafter
his wife became enamored of a student
at q local university and finally de-
serted him. Through Attorney Vivian
o. Hill, the husband said he discovered
q number of letters to his wife from the
alleged correspondent containing en-
dearing language.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-09
M. Venizelos Is Gallant.

GENEVA, Switzerland P)-Not even
cold water can dampen the gallantry
Of M. Venizelos, venerable premier Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-18
JUNTA REPORTS SUCCESS.
New York Leaders Say They Need
Funds Only for Arms.

NEW YORK. August ID GP).--Lesd-
ers Of the Cuban revolt IN this country
said today that rebel forces had blown
up two bridges near Santa Clara City
and disabled a branch railway between
Trinidad and Placetas.
DR.. Fernando Ortiz. vice president OF
the junta here, declared the revolu-
tionary forces we're making consistent
headway despite the capture OF two Of
its leaders, former President Mario c.
Menocal and Col Carlos Mendoza
He said President Maehado did not
care to infiict severe punishment on the
leaders in visw of the uncertainty Of
the situation
The revolt Gould continue for some
time. Or. Ortiz added we do not
need money, except for guns and am
munition. The question of finance Is
much more important for the Machado
government. since the government
troops must be paid. while our fighters
are all volunteers"
DR.. Ortiz said that the Cuban govern
ment had tried 70 win the favor OF
American Ambassador Guggenheim by
fiatteTing him and allowing him TO win
first prize in "rumba' contest at the
Havana Casino soon after his arrival.
REBELS DESTROY POWDER.
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REPORTS MISSING
IMPORTER BEATEN
Prober Declares Wealthy japanese
Attacked by Three Men Oh
Board Ship.
nv the AssoeIated prsss.

By the Associated Press,
NEW YORK, August Is.-An attor-
ney engaged TO investigate the disap-
pearance Of HisaShi Fujimura. WEALTHY
importer, from the liner Belgenland
announced today he had evidence the
japanese had been set upon by three
passengers
The Belgenland returned last Friday
from SiX-day cruise 10 Halifax. and
Fuiimura's disappearance was reported
by Miss Mary Reisner, who had accom-
panied him as governess for his 7-year-
old daughter ToShika.
Two importing companies F1lj.mura
headed engaged Harry c. w. Melick, an
attorney, 10 investigate. and he said to-
Gay he had learned from other pISsen-
gers that three men had entered Fuii-
mura's state room early Friday morn
ing. The four fighting desperately. ac-
cording to Melick'S information, were
then seen to struggle along a corridor
to the deck
All New York waters were under scru-
tiny OF Coast Guard vessels todly IN
hope Of finding the importers BODY.
Fujtmura lived at Norwalk. Conn with
his wife and three children.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-18
JAHNCKE HITS SOCIALISM.

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. August
Ia tPl.--Relieving unemployment by
shortening the working day and week
and maintaining present wages scales
was advocated tonight by Assistant Sec
rotary Jahncke of the Navy Depart
ment.
Addressing the Wisconsin State
American Legion convention, Jahncke
denounced the dole and attacked 'po-
he said, have a tendency toward
MARKHAM Socialism.
The problem Of combating the de-
preston, he said goes deeper than
such evasive proposals as doles and
public or private charity The problem
must be attacked at its root-and that
root is the question how to control in
creaSingly efficient mechanical produc-
ton.
obviously we cannot abandon. If
we would, the use OF more efficient
machinery. But one alternative re-
mains, and that is to supply employ
ment by the reducing Of hours OF labor
and shortening of the working week,
while maintaining the present high
standard of wages
we have created for ourselves an
enormous giant-the machine. Now
We must learn TO control it,
Although today there are millions
OF unemployed, and the Winter ahead
will without question be one of hard
ship in many sections nevertheless
believe that we stand now on the
threshold Of a new dawn Of pros
perity 80
Jahncke urged loyal support" OF
the President, whom he termed 1.-The
commander in chief OF the forces that
are fighting this depression.
The MARKHAM concept of a society
in which each member is rewarded
alike without regard to proportional
effort, energy and talent, where indi-
vidual initiative Is outlawed. is the ap-
parent ultimate aim OF many of our
political leaders today" he continued,
Il object particularly to their use OF
the word progressive to describe them
selves as they would have
Government assume one by one the
functions Of private enterprise, they
would stifie individual initiative
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-18
MACHADO DELAYS
RETURN TO HAVANA;
BATTLE THREATENS
Decisive Engagement Near
as 1000 insurgents Con-
Centrate.
PRESIDENT DECLARES
NATION Indifferent
Cuba Generally Reported Quiet,
With Santa Clara Tranquil in
Face of 1000 Troops.
~ tn. Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
HAVANA, August ia decisive en-
gagement between rebel and federal
troops in Santa Clara Province seemed
today to be in the making as President
Gerardo Machado delayed his return to
Havana.
Advices from the interior said 1000
insurgents, Of whom 1900 we're well
armed, were concentrated near Trinidad
and already had engaged in minor Skin
mishes. The President changed his
plans last night after arrangements had
been made for his departure.
The arrival in Santa Clara of Glenn
ente vazquez Bello. president of the
Senate. strengthened indications that
an intensive battle was imminent.
Roads were carefully watched and the
strictest censorship was clamped on
news dispatches.
Says Nation Indifferent.
President Machado announced that
the rebellich had been stamped out in
every part Of the island except Santa
Clara and that the situation there was
mot of SUFFICIENT Importance to men
ton" The entire nation. he said, was
indifferent to the revolution despite
reports that the New York revolutionary
junta intended to continue direction of
the rebellion following the capture Of
Menocal and Mendieta.''
Airplanes few over Havana and
dropped newspaper pictures of former
President Mario G. Menocal and Col.
Carlos Mendieta. who are imprisoned
in Cabana fortress as leaders Of the in
surrection. Students circulated bull
letins saying the movement would con-
tinue despite the incarceration Of their
chiefs.
Unconhrmed reports said an army
lieutenant and $50 men had gone over
TO the opposition and that boat named
south coast Of Oriente province with
eco men. arms and ammunition.
Havana Continues Calm.
Cuba generally was reported to be
quiet, except for oTninous runnors Of i'm
pending fighting. Havana continued
calm despite oppositionist efforts to stir
up Ill feeling against the government.
The city Of Santa Clara was tranquil in
the face Of loyalist troops estimated to
number 1000.
Col Mendieta is indigposed from the
effects Of his tramping through the in
terror and his family sought permission
from Gen. Alberto Herrera, army chief
OF staff. TO send a personal physician to
his side
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BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
HANKOw. China, August ia
carefully compiled survey in the hands
Of Chinese authorities indicated today
that at least 100000 persons were
homeless and about 10000, 900 of these
utterly destitute in the four provinces
hardest hit by the current Yangtze
River flood.
The river bottoms area in Hupeh,
Anhwei, Human and Honan Provinces
was named in the report as the hard
est hit. The Yangtze remained well
above the flood level here and only
slightly under yesterdays record mark
of SO feet S inches. 1t receded half an
inch today. reviving hopes that the
crest of the food. which started three
weeks ago. had been reached.
Yesterdays high mark was feet
above the maximum level reached by
the river during the disastrous floods
of 1870.
Reports Of lawleSsness among des-
perate refugees caused japanese author
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~ WOULD-BE TOREADORS FALL IN
HISTORIC FIESTA OF SAN FERMIN"
Receive Slight Wounds From Horns of Bulls and Cows
Released in Pamplona Streets.

1t is q case where agility and feet
ness constitute the only barriers to de-
feat. Usually. in the heat of the chase
various "toreadors," more valiant than
their companions, attempt to pass the
wave of stamping animals to one side
or another, using coats or sombreros in
bit OF fancy cape work to divert the
plunging herd.
Those who are not caught In this
mad scramble then seek the public
plaza where then can show their skill
with improvised capes and dummy
swords against the Infatuated lunges Of
the cows.
Rules of the fiesta do not permit the
wounding of the cows and they are re-
turned TO their pastures following their
public appearance But the harvest Of
injured boys and men is usually heavy,
and some years the fiesta has brought
death to q few unskilled matadors.
Despite the persistent effort OF vart-
Gus persons and organizations to bring
about suspension of the Enclosure and
kplaza ceremonies, these events have
Known an increasing popularity each
wear
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-18
FOREST FIRES DEFY
CONTROL IN WEST
Widespread Flames Sweep
Valuable Timber and
Menace Lives.

By the Associated Press.
SPOKANE. Wash, August ls.-west-
ern Montana. Northern Idaho and
Eastern Washington were red with un-
counted forest and grass fires today.
Famed by winds. the flames were
sweeping over timber and farms and
menscing towns.
Set by Lightning.
Hourly reports Of new fires, some Of
them raging uncontrolled through vast
stands OF timber, came in here. Most
were lightning set, but many, forest
officials said, obviously were incendiary.
Thousands of fighters were on the
fronts and probably as many more were
being recruited or were struggling over
difficult mountain trails TO reach the
flames
Human casualties have not been re-
ported. but at least three men were
unaccounted for and many farm ami
mails we're destroyed. In a half dozen
places farmers were fleeing from their
homes
Two churches at Troy, Idaho were
turned into temporary refugee bases
and many private homes had their
quotas Of homeless farmers.
Join Fire Fighters.
Pleasure seekers at two resorts--Dia =
mond Lake, in Northeast Washington.
and liberty Lake. l6 miles east of here
turned fire fighters as flames swept
near their homes.
Much of the territory burning III
Central Idaho is in the white pine belt.
where the largest forest of its kind in
the world stands
Forest officials say the extremely low
humidity, lack of rainfall and unfavor-
able winds make this one of the worst
fire years since 1910 when millions Of
acres of virgin timber were destroyed.
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Rr ths Associated Press.

~ the ASsoCthteo FicsS
PAAaPLONA. Spain, August Ia
Forty-two would-be toreadorS fell be-
fore the vicious horns of the wild bulls
and cows released in the city streets
during this years observance of the his
toric fiesta of San Fermin.''
Their slight wounds were received in
the two major events which sets aside
the annual week Of bull-fighting during
the San Fermin fiesta from the ordi-
nary run of bull ring battles. They
consist Of the so-ealled "incloSure' OF
bulls destined for the usual ARRAY in
the ring, and the liberation in the city
plaza OF q half-dozen small, but valiant
cows, TO challenge the best technique of
those amateurs and ragamuffins who
care TO risk their neekEs
One event is considered Equally as
dangerous, excIting and desirable aS the
other. When the huge and thorouNhly
annoyed bulls are released at a stipa-
lated point dong barricaded route a
several city blocks TO the buE-rf5a4
hundreds OF "aficionados" or SUPER
fans leap into the street and attempt TO
outrun the charging bq1sts.
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ROOSEVELT SILENT
ON c. 0. P. INQUIRY
Associates Deny Governor
Has Power to Extend
Graft Probe.

By the Associated Press.
ALBANY. N. Y, August 18-Al-
though Gov. Roosevelt would not COM
ment upon the request Of State Senator
John j. Dunnigan, New York Demo
crat. for an investigation OF upstate Re-
publican city and county oficials. those
close to the executive today declared
the Governor was without power to
order general investigation Of that
character Only through legislative ae-
ton could an inquiry Of such broad pro-
portions be instigated, they declared.
Senator Dunnigan. in . letter. asked
the Governor TO include in his message
to an extraordinary session OF the Leg
islature, called to grant broader powers
70 special committee investigating the
administration Of the City OF New York,
request that the power Of granting
Immunity to witnesses also be extended
to the controller.
Graft Charged.
He said the controllers report had
records Of laxity and graft in many Re
publican controlled upstate communities
which should be Investigated.
Gov. Roosevelt called the special SEES
sion Tor august 10 after the Court OF
Appeals had decided the New York City
investigators were without power TO
grant immunity. The courts decision
was in the case OF DR.. William r.
Doyle, q retired horse doctor for the
Fire Department, who represented eli
ents before the city board of stand
ards. The committee had information
that he had split fees totaling more
than 81 500, 900 In the past few years.
Authority Limited.
One Of Gov RooSevelt's advisers said
Apparently Senator Dunnigan has
. misconception of the functions of the
Legislature and the Governor. The
executive has certain prescribed func-
tions and authority TO order inveStiga-
tons Of certain specific complaints.
General investigator power never has
been exercised by the executive and
never will. 1t is purely a function OF
the Legislature"
Gov. Roosevelt had nothing to say"
to reports that his action in calling a
special session Of the Legislature to
strengthen = legislative committees in
vestigation OF New York was interpreted
as break" with the Tammany fac
ton OF his party.
nAnnv nNUsr SrrN,
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MRS. LA TOILETTE FAIR

Mrs. Belle Case La Toilette, widow OF
the late Senator Robert M. la Toilette
81. OF Wisconsin. was reported holding
her own" today following an operation
for intestinal trouble performed al
Georgetown University Hospital yester-
day BY Drs. John Lyons and james Ca
hill ct the hospital
Mrs. In Toilette is 70. she Is the
mother OF Robert M. La Toilette. jrs
United States Senator from wisconsin,
and Philip la Toilette. Governor Of Wis
conSin. Both OF her sons are reported
on their way TO washington 70 theK
mothers bedsidA.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-18
Circus Elephants
Help Themselves
To Farmers Truck
BY the Associated Press.

BY the ASSOCIATED Press.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn, August
18.-The circus parade was NOV
ing along through Knoxville'S
busiest streets until the curb
market was reached and the ele-
plants spied farm trucks and
wagons piled high with cabbage,
corn. cantaloupes and such.
Things happened quickly there
after Trunks dropped tails and
the great beasts broke ranks like
SchoolboyS at recess. All the
farmers could do was retreat to
places of safety as the rowdy Wis
itors scattered vegetables far and
wide and devoured them with
grunts Of glee.
The feast continued for some
time until the elephants train
ers finally persuaded their
charges to proceed with the
march.