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Evening star., 1931-12-14
KANE, FREE, PLANS
TO CO ON TEACHING
Expects to Return to Duties
at University of Ten
neSSee Soon.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
HAMPTON, Va, December 14-Dr.
Elisha Kent Kane, Sd, acquitted late
Saturday night on charge of drown
ing his wife, said he expects to return
to his duties as professor of romance
languages at the University of Tennes-
see, in a few days.
Tie faculty there, he said. had indi-
Gated they regarded the decision Of the
Elizabeth City jury as a complete vim
dlCatlOn.
The verdict not guilty was written
just as the clock struck II Saturday
night on the back of the Indictment
which charged the professor with first
degree murder by holding his wife, Jen-
ny Graham Kane, under the waters of
the Chesapeake Bay until she was dead,
September IL, While they were picnick-
ing at Grandview Beach.
Automatically unShackled of the SIS
900 bond over him since a preliminary
hearing September 30, Prof Kane spent
yesterday in conference with his attor-
neys, and turned his attention to end
ing many matters which accumulated
during the three months of litigation
His father. DR.. Evan O'Neill Kane and
his brother, DR.. Thomas L. Kane. of
Kane, Pa, who have been with him
throughout the trial, attended the
Hampton Presbyterian Church yeSter-
day. Both expressed great relief" at
the outcome of the trial.
Prof. Kane said his nerves were all
but shattered, but the verdict and a
good rest Saturday night made him feel
better
Evening star., 1931-12-14
UNAUTHORIZED SALE
OF SEALS SCORED
Home Canvassers Should Be Re-
ported to Police, Mrs. E. R. Grant
Says in Annual Drive.

warning against purchasing 1881
Christmas seals from unauthorized door,
to-door canvasserS was issued today bv
the tuberculosis Association. Persons
canvassing residential neighborhoods do
so for purely personal gain, the asso-
citation maintains, and instances where
sales are attempted at private homes
should be reported Immediately to the
police.
Mrs. Ernest r. Grant, president of
the tuberculosis Association. said the
seals this year, as in many years past
are being sold directly by mail and Ger
tain authorized booths in stores, banks,
hotels and clubs by volunteer workers.
total of 100000 seals have been
purchased from the association to Gate,
according to statement given out by
Walter S. Pratt, jr.. treasurer of the
organization, representing accumulation
of $4,000 toward the goal of $4,000
which has been made the aim of this
BEARS drive.
A radio address by Senator Royal S
copeland of New York is scheduled for
Thursday evening next from the studios
of the National Broadcasting Co as part
of the associations series of radio ap-
peals in connection with the drive
Evening star., 1931-12-14
Noted Sociologist Dies.

PARIS, December IA (P.-Dr. Gus
tave Lebon, widely known Socialist and
philosopher, died during the night in
Marne-La- -Coquette, near Paris, aged
81. He was director of the Library of
cientific Philosophy, and was interna-
tionally known for his works on the
psychology OF crowds.
Evening star., 1931-12-14
Cherished Violin
Saved by Concert
Master in Falling
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, December IA
Michel Piastro, concert master of
the Philharmonic Symphony So
ciety Orchestra. tripped as he
went on stage at concert in the
Metropolitan Opera House yes
terday and, to save his valuable
violin from being smashed, took
the fall on his hands and knees.
Physicians said Piastro's hands
were swollen badly and would
need careful examination. His
place in the concert was taken by
an assistant. The orchestra left
for Philadelphia last night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-12
Received 2,I2s Persons.

Although the reception was the larg-
est in many years there was little con-
gestion either in the traffic outside or
with the long line of guests in the we'll
filled rooms of the mansion. No effort
was spared for the comfort of the guests
and the hosts with the members of their
official family had returned to the up
per floor by l0:45 o'clock, the President
and Mrs. Hoover having shaken hands
with 2,123 persons.
A section of the Marine Band under
the direction of William Santelmann, son
of the former leader, played during the
reception from its customary place in
the north corridor and after the Presi-
dent and Mrs. Hoover went up stairs
another section sat in the east room
and played for dancing until midnight.
Mrs. Fuller, wife of the major general
commandant of the Marine Corps, wore
soft shade of blue taffeta fashioned
with the new high waist line and haring
skirt The bodice had spray of flowers
in blue taffeta from the left shoulder
in the back as its only trimming. Mrs.
Halligan, wife of the acting chief of
naval operations, had a gown of figured
chiffon in shades of green and red on
white background. Mrs. Frederick H.
Payne, wife of the Assistant Secretary
of War, wore a gown of yellow brocaded
chiffon. Mrs. Dawson, wife of the As
sistant Secretary of War, had gown of
dark blue taffeta made on the very long
lines. With her was her house guest,
Mrs. Brewster Jennings of Long Island.
Mrs Yarnell, wife of Rear Admiral
Henry E. Yarnell, was in black velvet
trimmed with rare old rose point lace
which formed a bertha, and Miss Ruth
Yarnell was in white satin fashioned
with long full skirt and high waist line.
Mrs. Clark, wife of Rear Admiral Frank
H. Clark. had a gown Of black lace
fashioned long and without trimming.
had a gown of rare old black lace, the
upper part of the bodice being of deli
cate white lace studded with rhine
stones.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-12

Crozier having a becoming gown of
deep rose and gold brocade. Mrs
Walker, widow of Gen. John G.
Walker, was among the early ar
rivals and sat in the green room to
see the state procession. She wore
gown of black taffeta trimmed with
rare old lace and on her head was a
quaint and dainty cap of lace with a
short veil hanging at the back. When
the hosts and their official family ap-
peared on the stairway, she stood where
she could see and be seen, and as the
presidential party neared the floor of the
corridor, she waved her hand in greet
ing. which Mrs. Hoover promptly re-
piled to with a smile and wave of
her hand. Mrs. Walker was accom-
panied by her daughters Mrs. Harrison
Cassard of Baltimore and Miss Frances
Walker.
The Surgeon General Of the Army
and Mrs. Merritte w. Ireland were the
center of small groups wherever they
stopped. Mrs. Ireland wore black taf-
feta trimmed with rhinestones, the
skirt having a deep founce of black
tulle. Mrs. Kautz, widow of Capt.
Austin Kautz, U. S. N, had a
gown of black chiffon trimmed with
jets. Mrs. Sanderson, wife of Lieut.
Col. Charles r. Sanderson, U. S. M. c.,
was in black velvet and rhinestones
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-12
HOOVER BACKS DOAK
IN DRIVE ON ALIENS
House and Senate Bills Also Would
Make Deportation Follow
Two Convictions.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
President Hoover has offered his en-
couragement to Secretary Doak's newly
instituted Nationwide campaign to rid
the country OF undesirable aliens, and
both are receiving congressional sup
port.
Under companion bills sponsored by
Chairman johnson of the House Immi-
grafton Committee and Senator Hayden
of Arizona, Secretary Doak would be
authorized to issue deportation warrants
for aliens convicted of two offenses in
volving sentences of one year or more.
President Hoover has requested Con-
gress to appropriate $500, 900 immediate
ly to permit employment of 245 addi-
tional border patrolmen to accelerate
deportation. Favorable action on the
request has been indicated by Chairman
Woods of the House Appropriations
Committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-12

and her daughter, Miss Caroline San
derson, wore black satin.
Mrs. Mosely, wife Of Maj. Gen. George
van Horn Mosely, was an attractive
figure in her gown Of black net dotted
with sequins. A pair of very brilliant
crystal earrings completed her outfit.
Gold and silver brocade on a. back
ground of blue fashioned the gown OF
Mrs. Edward D. Bricker, wife Of Brig.
Gen. Bricker.
Maj. Gen. and Mrs. James E. Fechet
and their daughter, Miss Kay Fechet,
made an attractive family group. Mrs.
Fechet had a gown of tomato red crepe
made very long, with q short train.
Miss Fechet had chosen for the recep-
ton a gown of French blue chiffon
embroidered in crystals and silver, the
straps being arranged in a lovely design
in the back. Maj Gen. and Mrs. Ben
jamin F. Cheatham were present, the
latter wearing a gown of gold metal
cloth with train and trimmed in
few small pin ornaments. Maj. Gen,
and Mrs. Roderick L. Carmichael were
also among the guests from the Army
set, Mrs. Carmichael having gown OF
black velvet. Mrs. Fuqua and her
daughter, Miss Catherine Fuqua, chose
white for the occasion, Mrs. Fuqua's
gown being of white crepe with q
Va
satin, made on the long, full lines.
other Guests Present.
Mrs. Macomb, wife of Col. A. G. Ma
comb, was lovely in a gown OF white
satin made with small ruff1eS of point
lace. The straps of the gown were of
rhinestones and served to accentuate
the sheen of the soft satin.
Mrs Harry G. Bishop and Maj. Gen.
Bishop were with Mrs. Fuqua and her
daughter, Mrs. Bishop wearing white
crepe gown with a narrow belt and slip
pers of sapphire blue.
Mrs. George Mesta was among the
small number from civilian circles at
the party and had with her her two
house guests from New York, Miss Leta
Morris and Miss Jane Fosdick. Mrs.
Mesta wore a becoming gown Of en-
erald green silk fashioned with cowl
neck and long f1aring skirt. Miss Nor
r.s wore a dainty frock of white satin
made long and f1aring and about the
normal waist line sash of blue satin
ribbon was tied in a small bow at the
back. A narrow band of ribbon in the
same shade was tied about her head,
her short ringlets curling over the rib
bon at the back. Miss Fosdick had a
gown of egg-shell color satin, fashioned
with long flaring skirt and the bodice
showed low deep v neck line in the
back.
Miss Gertrude Lamont, daughter Of
the Secretary Of Commerce and Mrs.
Lamont, had a gown of black velvet
made long and faring and trimmed
with a spray of gardeniaS falling from
the left shoulder in the back.
Mrs. Clarke, wife Of Col. Edward
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-12

Clark, wore a gown of white lace and
had scarf of white lace; Mrs. Alice
Smoot, a gown of black transparent
velvet and tulle, and Mrs. Karl d.
Klemm was in gown CT white satin.
simply made with long f1aring skirt and
cowl neck line.
Mrs. William Wheatley had a gown
of amethyst satin and chiffon. Miss
Virginia Hunt was in white satin
trimmed with lace, and Mrs. A. j.
Montgomery. who wore black chiffon
trimmed with jets and a yoke of white
chiffon dotted with crystals, was ac-
companied by her sister, Miss Taylor
of Boston, who is spending the Winter
in Washington. Miss Taylor was in
black velvet trimmed with rhinestones.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-12
BOY HIT BY BULLET

Special Dispatch to The Star.
STANTON, Va, February 12-Billy
Gordon, 11-year-old son of Mr.. and
Mrs j. w. Gordon, was seriously in
jured here when struck in the head by
bullet from the gun of one of group
of boys playing nearby.
The bullet entered the boys head just
above the eye and penetrated some dis
lance into his skull. He was rushed to
the Kings Daughters Hospital here
where physicians probed for the missile
without success. An X-ray was to be
used today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-12
INTERPRETATION BODY
TO MEET MONDAY NIGHT
Washington Metropolitan District
Civic Representatives to Con-
slider Special Subjects.

The regular meeting of the inter-
federation Conference. representing civic
organizations of the Washington metro
politan area, will be held Monday night
at the United States Chamber of Com
merce. The meeting has been called
by Col. A. B. Barber, chairman.
Business to be taken up will include
reports on member declarations activi-
ties, reports on special subjects previ-
ously assigned members for preparation
and such current business as may be
presented by members.
Copies of new folders containing
a directory of the membership for the
present year were mailed the member
ship recently.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-12

1913 You St NV Phone North 3342-3343.
WANT TO HAUL FULL OR PART LOAD
10 or from New York, Richmond. Boston,
Pittsburgh and all way points. special rates
NATIONAL DELIVERY ASSN. INC, 1917
N. Y ave: Nat. 1880. Local moving also.
CHAIRS FOR RENT. SUITABLE FOR
BRIDGE PARTIES. banauets. weddings and
meetings. l0c up per day each: new chairs
UNITED STATES STORAGE CO.. 4l8 10th
81 NV Metropolitan 1894
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-12

They wanted them to sell 'em. They
put EN- up and nobody would buy EN-.
Now come on you folks and send some
money to Fort Smith, Ark. Lots of folks
can't seem to get excited over hungry
humans, maybe they can over wild ami
mails. This elephant hasn't seen a
peanut since last Summer. There is no
fund, but we will create one. Send it to
the mayor, and we will call it the
stranded circus fund"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-12
Capital Detective
Sends Dog to Guard
Brothers Hay Pile
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
FREDERICKSBURG, Va, Feb
ruary 12.-Detective Sergt. Henry M.
Jet of Washington has sent a
trained German police dog to guard
the $40 per ton of alfalfa of his
brother, George Jet of Spotsylvania
County, whose stacks have been de-
pleted of late by unknown pilferers.
The blooded animal, gentle with
his friends but thoroughly ferocious
with strangers, will be stationed near
the alfalfa stacks at night to keep
away marauders who have been
playing havoc with Mr.. Jets crop.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-12

little ire US Is
stranded there. It's
got an elephant,
and a lot of ami
mails. The town is
feeding the circus
people. But this
elephant, and these
lions and tigers
and all are about
to eat the whole
town out of funds
This ele p h a n t
alone has eat up
fhaiv hNtINak
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-12
Will Rogers
Says:

FORREST CITY, Ark.-Along with
all the other things wanted down
in this county, I found in Fort
Smith, Ark, rather unique case. A
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-12
Many Attaches Present.

Members of the Society of Sponsors,
who are in Washington for the annual
meeting of the society. attended the
reception and many of the military and
naval attaches of foreign embassies
and legations with their wives also
were there.
Gen. and Mrs William Crozier were
among others at the reception, Mrs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-15
LABOR REAFF|RMS
LEGAL BEER PLEA
Federation Will Ask for ITS
Per Cent Brew at Com
ing Session.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
VANCOUVER, British Columbia. Oc-
tober l5.-The American Federation of
Labor reaffirmed its stand today for
legalization of 275 per cent beer at the
coming session of Congress.
William Green was reelected presi-
dent of the federation by reclamation
He was unopposed and his nomination
and election was attended by wild out
bursts Of enthusiasm by delegates.
Elbowed out of the spotlight yester-
day by a spirited fight over unemploy-
ment insurance. the prohibition ques-
ton was brought to the platform again
today for action.
The resolution was regarded cas- the
second most intere sing OF the conven-
ton. the anti-unenr loyment insurance
resolution OF yesterday being the big
gest issue.
Vote After Long Debate.
Vote On the insurance or dole propo-
sition came only after hours of debate
in which a dozen speakers attacked and
defended the British unemployment in
surance plan and aSsailed capital for
failing to do anything to help the
Workingman" President William Green
settled the fight with an eloquent
speech.
The convention was unanimous in
approving resolutions asking temporary
and permanent plans for relieving nm
employment. and in reaffirming tee
principle of persuasion rather than force
in settling internal disputes.
Resolutions . be acted upon, which
in general were accommodations Of the
Executive Council. Whose ideas have
been carried out in the convention to
date. would:
Indorse a Federal employment serv-
ice: oppose cancellation of war debts
until the foreign nations clean house
and disarm: imply that railway freight
rate increases Eow pending before the
Interstate Commerce Commission would
be preferable to railway wage reduc-
tions: pledge support to bituminous
coal mine workers in obtaining uni
versal wage rate and favor application
of immigration laws to bar nationals
Of all countries except Canada.
Most delegates favored resolutions
protesting Mexican and Filipino immi-
grafton and they were to come up to-
day, with another recommending indie
pendence for the Philippine Islands.
Anti-injunction ideas were expressed
in another resolution favored on the
floor, along with enc indorsing the
principle of higher State income taxes,
especially in the higher brackets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-15
NEW CANCER DATA
GIVEN IN REPORT
Possibility of Unrecognized
Source of Raidoactivity
Discussed.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, october 15.-Clues to
causes of cancer in radioactivity were
disclosed yesterday in the final report
on the New Jersey radium clock dial
painters deaths.
Lately some Of these victims have
been developing cancer in increasing
numbers. and the report discusses the
possibility that now unrecogntEed
sources of radioactive bombardment IN
the human body may cause cancer.
The dial painters have a form OF
radium emanationS never before founo
in human beings These are "alpta
particles" heavy nuclei OF atoms.
travelling $4,000 miles second. which
in medical use Of radium are screened
off by the tubes encasing the radium.
The report is made by Harrison S.
MARYLAND. M. E.. of the Department of
Pathology of Newark City Hospital, in
the American Journal of Cancer.
Four Gases Under Observation.
OF Is deaths to date among women
in the New Jersey plant. he says five
died of cancer He fine; 4 sixth cancer
death due to swallowing radium paint
by a woman who worked in New York
and Connecticut clock factories. Four
more dial" cases suspected Of develop
ing cancer are under observation.
Several other events pointing finger
of suspicion at radioactivity are cited.
One is the unusually large amount OF
cancer of the lungs among cobalt min
ers of Schneeberg and among pitch
blende miners of JoachmiSthal. These
men all work in dust that is slightly
radioactive.
Other events are novel experiments in
California and Colorado showing spec
tacular efforts of the earths natural
radioactivity in causing the mutations
of heredity in small animals. Muta-
tions result in bodily changes, some
times even in new species.
There is always a slight radioactivity
at the earth's surface due to decay of
minute amounts of radium in rocks but
in a California tunnel and in Colo
RADIO carnotite mine places were found
where the earth's radioactivity was dou-
bled. In both places the rate OF "mu-
tations" also doubled
AT present" he writes. II can only
suggest that some other types Of malig-
nancy may be caused by minute
amounts of radioactive substances to
which the human body in its normal
environment is exposed. The IN
creased amounts are too small. per-
The radium paint victims have bone
cancer. Their cases. DR.. MARYLAND
said, are due to bombardment Of the
alpha particles The smash of Chesc
particles against water molecules in tie
body decomposes the water into hydro
gen. oxygen and hydrogen dioxide
They decompose other substances, and
by direct hits are capable Of even
smashing elementary atoms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-15

trict Commission gets So per thousand
leaving 81 publicly unaccounted for"
Bloom said further that the con-
gressional appropriation of 100000 to
pay for a suitable celebration in the
Capital next year is more than has
been appropriated by any State in the
Union, and it is to be used in one city
alone, Washington.
Tempest in q Teapot"
DR.. Marvin characterized the dis
agreement as "a tempest in a teapot"
This must be just a fuss between
Representative Bloom and Mr.. Kruck-
man." he said.
There have been no differences be-
tween the National Bicentennial and
local Bicentennial Commissions" de-
clared DR.. Marvin. we have been
going along in harmony together, work.
ing together. Senator Tess, chairman
of the National Comm zion, has been
friendly, and we have developed our
plans in harmony with the National
Commission"
DR.. Marvin admitted, however, that
he knew about differences of opln-
ion" between Representative Bloom and
Kruckman. These differences arose for
one thing. he explai ed, over the type
of program, and the question as to
whether the various States ShG.:id be
called in to participate with the Dis
trict Of Columbia in ceremonies here.
Mr. Kruckman had planned to invite
States to participate, DR. Marvin said,
while Representative Bloom had steadily
opposed any participation by the
States IN the local program.
Dr.. Marvin was confident that airy
charges Of comemrcialism aimed against
Mr.. Kruckman would not be sustained.
Mr.. Kruckman cannot make any
contracts without the consent of the
local commission" DR.. Marvin said.
Asked If he felt that Kruckman was
qualified for the job, Dr.. Marvin re-
piled: THE commission would not have
elected hin. II 1t had felt he was not
ni,niiAAAs0-