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The Washington times., 1931-02-12

The marriage of Miss Mar
garet Mary Brown, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Philip
Brown, of 3713 Harrison St.,
and Edwin Philip Schreier, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Arthur
Schreier, of Stafford Springs,
Conn.,, took place at II o'clock
yesterday at the Shrine of the
Most Blessed Sacrament. The
ceremony, which was followed
by a high nuptial mass, was
performed by the Rev. FIR.
Thomas G.. Smyth, pastor. Mrs.
John. Kelley, organist of the
church, played the wedding
marches and accompanied John
j. Mcmahon, who sang ave
Maria" by Schubert, and 20,
Salutaris."
Brides Gown of Satin
The bride, who was given in
marriage by her father, wore
a gown of eggshell-colored satin
made with close-fitting lines,
trimmed with duchess lace and
made with a circular skirt,
with a train falling from the
waist. Her veil was of tulle
with a duchess lace cap and
she carried a sheaf of Gala
lilies. She wore a diamond
brooch that was wedding
present to her mother on the
occasion of the latter'S mar
riage.
The maid of honor was Miss
Helen Schreier, sister of the
bridegroom, who wore quaint
gown of flesh-colored taffeta
and a nile-green hat with slip
pers to match. She carried an
old-fashioned bouquet of shaded
pink flowers in a lace holder.
John E. Miller, of Cleveland,
Ohio, was the best man. The
ushers were Raymond T. Brown,
brother of the bride; Wade F.
Hall, S. Albert Mickler. cousin
of the bride, and Michael A.
Patterson, all of Washington.
Wedding Breakfast Given
A wedding breakfast at the
home of the bride Immediately
followed the ceremony, at which
the bride and bridegroom were
assisted in receiving by Mrs.
Brown, who wore a dress of
black lace with a chiffon
flounce, made very long in the
skirt and with cowl neck and
long sleeves. She wore a cor
The Washington times., 1931-02-12

di Gropello, wearing a dress
uniform of navy blue with gold
braid trimming.
Diplomat in Navy Blue
The Brazilian naval attache,
Comdr. Jose do Couto Aguirre,
followed shortly, in navy blue,
with scarlet insignia and sash.
The military attache of the
royal Spanish army, Major
Joaquin Iglesias y Abelaira, was
also seen in the group of at
taches which chatted in the
East Room. The military at
tache of the Cuban Embassy,
Capt. Enrique Prieto, with Sc
nora de Prieto, wearing a gown
of white satin with a bodice of
crystal beads, soon joined them.
The French contingent was
represented by the naval at
tache, Capt. Louis Sable and
Nine. Sable. the latter in a
gown of deep mauve crepe
Elizabeth; the assistant mill
tary attache for aeronnautics,
Major Georges Thenault, ac-
companied by Nine. Thenault,
just back from the South and
wearing yellow beaded frock,
most becoming to her Palm
Beach tan, and the assistant
naval attache, Engineer Lieut..
Comdr. Paul Duban, with Nine.
Duban, who wore a gown of
soft French blue crepe, fash
ioned with a short train.
Other Enjoys Present
The Chilean military attache,
Col. Zorobabel Galeno, tall and
distinguished in his brilliant uni
form, was seen, and a group
from the Japanese embassy,
more brilliant than all the
others, including the naval at
tache, Rear Admiral Tsuneyoshl
Sakano; the military attache,
Col. Shohel WashiZu; the Assist
ant naval attache, Lieut.. Comdr.
Chiaki Matsuda; the assistant
military attache, Major Yutaka
Hirota, and the other assistant
naval attache, Lieut.. Sadamu
Sanagi.
Interesting Group
An interesting group included
Mr.. and Mrs. Kingsley Macy, OF
New York; Mrs. Horatio Small,
of Virginia; Mr.. and Mrs. Louis
B. Mayer and Henry Robinson,
of California, who were over
night guests at the White
House. They left this morning
for their home.
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Honor Mrs. Hoover
The Congressional Club enter
tanned at breakfast in honor
of Mrs. Hoover at the Willard
Hotel.
The Washington times., 1931-02-12
Washington Fashions
BY Wilma La Vile

Here's smart revival. When
we are searching for something
new. The redingote, of French
origin, actually began life as a
riding coat" Proving popular
and becoming, this mode has
gradually evolved into a coat
dress. Fashion history has seen
it in many interesting versions.
We feel that its return is i'm
portant.
Plenty of Color Contrast
A coat of black, flat crepe
achieves color contrast with a
gay paisley blouse. This shows
beneath the three quarter
length, Victorian cuffs and in
the soft, cowl-necked blouse
front. Interesting godets give
sleeve fullness. Other details to
approve are the intricate seam
ing of the coat, it's scalloped
front and the tiny tucks that
give it the fitted look, peculiar
to the redingote. The skirt is
black, thus making the ensem-
BILE more serviceable..
RedingOte Will Be Popular
The redingote will be seen in
many guises as spring comes on.
Smart women will be quick to
realize it's style rightneSs and
make it a favorite in their ward
robes. We feel lucky in finding
this one in a smart shop at a
popular price.
Miss LaVille will gladly an.
swer any questions about this
frOck or help you with your
fashion problems. Call District
$3.50, Extension 165, or write,
sending self-addressed, stamped
envelope.
The Washington times., 1931-02-12
Arrange for
RidSdale
Wedding

The wedding of Miss Betty
Ridsdale, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Percival Sheldon Ridsdale,
to Donald Fenton Mccall, of
New York, will take place at
noon on Thursday, March 5.
Miss Patricia Ridsdale, sister of
the bride, will be her only at
tendant, and Mr.. Mccall will
have with him his brother, Will
liam Mccall. The wedding is to
be a small affair, attended only
by the relatives and close
friends of both families.
Plans Egyptian Trip
The former United States
minister to Guatemala, Arthur
H. Geissler, a frequent visitor
to Washington, is here for two
or three days en- route from
his home in Oklahoma City to
Egypt, where he will spend sew
eral months in travel.
The Washington times., 1931-02-12
Miss GuniOn
Secret Bride
Of DC. Man
Popular Young Debutante Is
Married to Frederick Sim
pich, Jr., in Philadelphia;
Parents Notified AfterWard

plCn IT., III FnlIduelpIld'
Parents Notified AfterWard
Members of the Capitals
smart younger set were thrilled
to hear this morning of the
marriage, on January 19, Of
Miss Ruth Gullion, daughter OF
Col. and Mrs. Allen H. Gullion,
and a debutante of this season,
to Frederick Simpich, jr., son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick SIM
pich, of washington.
The ceremony took place at
Holy Trinity Church, Philadel-
phia. The parents of the pretty
bride were notified shortly after
ward that the marriage had
taken place and a few Of her
particular chums we're let in on
the secret, but the formal an
nouncement of the marriage
was not made until this morn
ing.
Attended Big Reception
Both Colonel and Mrs. Gull
lion and Mrs. Simpich were
present at the White House re-
ception last evening.
Mrs. Simpich made her debut
at tea at her parents quar-
terS at Washington Barracks
on December 20. She has been
unanimously conceded to be one
of the prettiest "buds" in the
debutante group, as we'll as one
Of the most popular. An Army
girl, she has host of friends
in Washington, where her father
has been stationed from time
to time. She attended Eden
Hall in Pennsylvania.
Is Penn Graduate
Mr.. Simpich attended the
University of Pennsylvania. He
is a member Of the Phi Gamma
Delta Fraternity. His father
was formerly in the diplomatic
service, having served, among
other posts, at Bagdad as vice
consul of the United States and
at Nogales and Guaymas. He re-
tired in 1923 and is now on the
editorial staff of the National
Geographic Magazine.
Mr.. and Mrs. Simpich will
make their home at 1850 Con-
necticut Ave.
X X
To Entertain
The Ambassador of Cuba and
Sonora de Ferrara will entertain
a small company of young peo-
pie at dinner this evening. A
few additional guests have been
asked for dancing following the
dinner. Sonora de Ferrara will
not be at home tomorrow after
noon.
Diplomat Entertains
Baron Paul Schell attache
of the Hungarian Legation,
has as his guest at his apart
ment at Wardman Park Hotel,
Count Bila Hadik. who will be
with him for several days.
X ~
Willard L. Beaulac, diplo-
matte secretary of the Ameri-
can Legation in Nicaragua, has
been on leave from his post for
several weeks.
The Washington times., 1931-02-12
Distinguished
Canadian Is
HOnOred

Huuh Guthrie, Dominion Min
lister of Justice, Is Luncheon
Guest of Federal Bar ASSoCi-
alton Head
The Canadian minister Of
justice and attorney general,
Hugh Guthrie, was the luncheon
guest today Of William r. Val
lance, president of the Federal
Bar Association, at the May
flower. Others in the party
were Thomas B. Thacher, Solici-
tor General: John Lord OBrian,
g. Aaron Youngquist, Charles
B. Rugg, the charge d'affaires
Of the legation of Canada;
Hume Wrong, Thomas Stone,
and Green H. Hackworth,
solicitor of the Department Of
State.
Mrs. Valance Hostess
Mrs. Valance also enter
tanned at luncheon at the May
flower, having as her guests
Mrs. Guthrie, Mrs. William De-
Witt Mitchell, Mrs. Thomas B.
Thacher, Mrs. John Lord
O'Brian, Mrs. Seth w. Richard
son, Mrs. Charles Peck SiSson,
Mrs. G. Aaron Youngquist,
Mrs. Charles B. Rugg, and
Mrs. Merchant Mahoney.
Will Address Lawyers
Mr.. Guthrie arrived in Wash
ington at noon today with Mrs.
Guthrie, and will be one of the
principal speakers at the an.
nual banquet of the Fedreal Bar
Association tonight at the May
flower.
Here From London
Sir Louis and Lady Baron, Of
London, are passing some time
in Washington, stopping at the
Carlton.
Mrs. Patrick j. Hurley was
the guest of honor at the lunch.
con given today by Mrs. Rod.
erick L. Carmichael, wife Of
Major General Carmichael.
There were IL guests.
X X
Take Apartment
The Fourth Assistant Post
master General and Mrs. John
w. Philip are now at the Shore.
ham Hotel where they have
taken an apartment for the
coming year. Mr.. and Mrs.
Philip formerly resided at 2400
Sixteenth st.
Having recently received his
appointment as secretary of the
American Embassy at Warsaw,
Joseph Flack will sail on Feb.
ruary 18 on the President Hard
ing to assume his new duties.
X X
Back From Haiti
Captain and Mrs. C. G.
Hicks and their daughter, Miss
Elizabeth Hicks, who have re-
Gently returned to the United
States from Haiti, are now in
Washington at the Mayflower.
Captain Hicks is the brother Of
Admiral T. H. Hicks, who has
made his home at the May
flower for several years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-23
SOL BLOOM SPEAKS
TO REALTY BOARD
Outlines Plans for Celebration
of BicentenniaI Anniver-
Sary of Washington.

A general outline of plans for the
celebration of the 200th anniversary of
George Washington here next year was
laid before members and guests of the
Washington Real Estate Board at its
session last night at the MayfioWer
Hotel by Representative Sol Bloom Of
New York, a co-director of the Bicen-
tennial Commission.
Mr.. Bloom cited the need of CO.
operation from all groups of this city
and throughout the country and was
pledged the cooperation of the or
ganized real estate men of Washington.
Ways and means of selling" the
National Capital to the people of the
country more effectively were discussed
by the associate director of the commits
sion and by Ernest N. Smith, executive
vice president of the American Auto
mobile Association.
An effective guide system for visitors
to Washington, formation of an organ
lzation to insure an agreeable reception
OF out-of-town guests, a great news
paper advertising campaign designed to
induce residents of other sections of
the country to spend a year here in
order that they hay gather the tnspira-
ClOn Chat comes from association with
4ife in the National Capital and other
programs were discussed by the
speakers.
G. L. MoCrea of the Speakers Com
mittee Of the Washington Community
Chest urged the benefits of a single.
unified campaign for funds for charity
and social services.
OihcialS of the Board of Trade and
the Alexandria Arlington Fairfax Real
Estate Board were introduced as special
guests, by Arthur Carr, president of the
local realtors. Fred East and William
Raymond gave a musical program.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-23
INDIA INDEPENDENCE
DRIVE TO BE MARKED
Senators to Speak at Banquet on
First Anniversary of Move
Monday Evening.

The first anniversary Of the Indian
declaration Of independence will be
celebrated at a banquet under the
auspices Of the India Independence
League of the District of Columbia in
the Y. w. C. A. Building, Seventeenth
and K streets, Monday evening at 2
o'clock. Many prominent persons are to
deliver addresses
Speakers listed are Senator John j.
Blaine Of Wisconsin, Senator Smith w.
Brookhart OF Iowa, Senator Lynn j.
Frazier Of North Dakota and Charles
Edward Russell. George T. Odell will
preside.
The Indian declaration Of independ-
ence is to be read at the meeting by
H. T. MuZumdar Of New York, repre-
sentative Of the Indian Nationalist
movement, who participated in Gandhis
march to the sea. Mr.. MuZumdar is to
appear in Indian homespun costume.
Listed as sponsors Of the anniversary
banquet are Senator Robert M. La
Toilette, jr., Of Wisconsin,; Senator
George w. Norris of Nebraska, Senator
Gerald p. Nye Of North Dakota, Sen
ator Burton X. Wheeler of Montana,
Jane Adams and Rev. John Haynes
Holmes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-23
$3,38,O29 VALUE
SET ON 3 BLOCKS
SOUTH OF AVENUE
Jury of Five Fixes Price for
Site of Department of
Justice Building.
AREA LIES between
NINTH AND TENTH SITS.
Parcel on Corner of Louisiana Ave
nue. and Ninth Tops List, With
Cost Set at $356,219

The value of the 40 parcels of real
estate, which the Government was I'M
able to purchase at private sale in the
three squares lying south Of Pennsyl-
vania avenue between Ninth and Tenth
streets, was placed at $3,336,029, in
report of jury of five citizens made to-
day to Chief Justice Wheat in District
Division /. The property is to be used
as a site for the Department OF Justice
Building. it is reported.
The specific awards follow: Parcel i
900 and 9O2 Pennsylvania avenue, $loz'-
500: parcel 2, 9O4 Pennsylvania avenue
and sO5 C street, $76,646; parcel 3, got
PENNSYLVANIA avenue and GOT G street
SS5 TIL: parcel 4, 908 Pennsylvania ave
nue. and 9O9 c street, $l35 ,32l; parcel D
9l2 Pennsylvania avenue, $9O,OOO; parcel
6. sl6-8 Pennsylvania avenue, $3.50, 10Y
parcel Z. $40 Pennsylvania avenue, $751;
eS3: marcel 8. 922 Pennsylvania avenue
500 Sal: parcel o, 924 Pennsylvania ave.
me and 92o C street, $65,828; parcel
10. 30l Tenth street, $47.861; parcel is
303 tenth street, $4,000; parcel a.
305 Tenth street, $4,000; parcel 10
3O7 Tenth street, $3l, 900; parcel 10,
3Oe Tenth street, $23 934; parcel II, s.!
sTenth street and 932-934 Pennsylvania
avenue, S1O2 ,997; parcel 20, 926 Pennsyl-
vania avenue, $49, 03s: parcel II, 9lS
Iouisiana avenue and e16 c street,
sac .5eS: parcel IS, 921h louisiana
avenue and 926 C street. 3,575; parcel
%. o23 Louisiana avenue, $SS,lTl'
o27-e29 Louisiana avenue. $52,733; par
eel sc. 9O9 B street, $60,274; parcel 81,
Gil b street, $50, 594; parcel SO, 9lS p
street. 56,s49: parcel 40, 921 street,
S48 742: parcel Al, 923 B street. $45,OS9;
parcel AZ, 925 B street, 41,2l0; parcel
az. 927 B street, $43 ,929; parcel "A, S2S
B street, $40, 387; parcel As. 931 B street,
s37 .1l2: parcel IS, 931 u B street and $40
louisiana avenue, $96, 1913; parcel Al, 933
d street and e4012 Louisiana avenue,
500. 256: parcel 48, 1884, B street and 942
Louisiana avenue, s89, 276; parcel %,
0A3 and o4S b street, 201 Tenth street
and esq Louisiana avenue, $1S5,O44;
MARCEL 81, o32-g34 Louisiana avenue,
SI33. 629: parcel SIS, 928-930 louisiana
avenue. S142, 62l; parcel So, 916 Louis
iana avenue, ST., 1918: parcel 30, 902,
COS. 9OS. 91O, Ola and Ola louisiana
avenue and 2iB-222 Ninth street, $685.
2le: 216 Ninth street. $52.S37; parcel
"a. 2I2 Ninth street, $T2,055; parcel s.,
40 Ninth street, $82,543.
The jury was composed OF William
Oliff. Harry j. Scharnikow, PAU w.
Fishbau9h. T. E. Edmonston and John
o. Gheen. The Government was repre-
sented by Assistant Attorney General
Henry H. Classic and Special Assistant
united States Attorneys Alexander H.
Bell, IT., and Arthur @. Lambert.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-23
BRIDE WILL PRESS
POWER RATE SUIT
Ready to Act as Ordered by
Utilities Commission, Cor
poration Counsel Says.

Corporation Counsel William w.
Bride said today that as soon as the
Public Utilities Commission had fur
nished him facts on which to base a
petition to Equity Court to modify the
consent degree governing electric rates
here he would prepare and file the petit
ton and fight the case to the best Of
his ability. The step to be taken by
the commission is contrary to his ad-
vice as its general counsel, but II am
q good soldier and know how to obey
orders" he said. This case will be
prosecuted vigorously and loyalty"
Mr.. Bride expects to leave today for
a week end on the Chesapeake Bay.
where he will endeavor to shake of
the effects of an illness induced by
ing to secure passage of District legis-
lation in Congress. Work on prepara-
ton Of the petition to the court prob
ably will begin in earnest next week
The commission will seek a modifica-
ton Of the decree so that a greater
amount can be applied annually to rate
reductions than is possible under the
present decree. Now one-half of the
excess profits above q 712 per cent on
the consent valuation are applied in
rate reductions each year. Under the
modification sought by the commission
half Of the excess profits above 634
per cent would be thus used; three
fourths of the profits above 734 per
cent, and five-sixthS of the profits
above 834 per cent. Since the consent
decree went into effect In January, 1925,
the company's rate Of return, according
to testimony at the recent hearings on
electric rates, has never been less than
10 per cent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-23
THREE D. C. BILLS
REPORTED WITH O. X
Reid Measure for Expediting U. s
Acquisition of Land on
House List.

The House District Committee today
ordered favorable report on three bills
One Of these Is the Reid bill to expedite
action by the Government In acquisition
of kxs6 for Government building in the
District. and would allow the Govern
ment to actually take over properties
without waiting for the conclusion OF
the condemnation proceeding.
The House District Committee. by vote
Of IL to 2, reported out the Bowman
small loans bill to legalize rate OF In
terest of per cent month against
borrowers of small amounts.
Representative La Guardia, Repub-
lican, Of New York, some time age
served notice that he would filibusteI
against it. Representative Hull forced
q series of amendments into the bill and
sought to have the interest rate greatly
reduced. On motion of Representative
Mcleod, Republican, Of Michigan, the
rate was cut from 81 TO per cent 9
month on loans under $780,
The House District Committee also
favorably reported the bill authorizing
the widening Of Piney Branch road IN
the District.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-23
DEFENDS MAN HELD
ON ASSAULT CHARGE
Alleged Victim Declares She Was
Not Pushed From Car-Case
Is Dropped.

A charge of assault placed against
Elmer Catlin, 1000 block of G. street, in
connection with the discovery Of a wom-
an lying unconscious in the street on
Lanier place last Saturday night, was
nolle pressed In Police Court today,
when the woman refused to prosecute
him
Nellie v. Wine, 2901 Connecticut ave-
nue., who police said told them that she
had been pushed from Catlins machine
following an argument sent an affidavit
to court today declaring that she had
accidentally fallen from the car.
In the affidavit Miss Wine said that
she became sick while riding in the
Catlin car. opened the door and fell out.
She said she only gained consciousness
after Policeman r. F. McCarty had dis
covered her. She said that her head
was not clear when in answer to a
policeman's question in Emergency Hos
pital she signified that she had been
pushed from the automobile. At the
hospital Miss Wine was said to have
been suffering from internal injuries
sustained in the fall.
Catlin was arrested shortly after Miss
Wine was taken to the hospital. He
was arraigned in Police Court Monday.
pleading not guilty, and asking for a
jury trial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-23
COMFORTS OF HOME SCORNED
BYBOY, 8,FOUND SLEEPING OUT
Bitter Cold Nearly Fatal for
Harry SaIemmo on Third
Adventure.
Lad Discovered HuddIed
Close to Wall of Furnace
Room-Unrepentant.

Home, hearth and comfort are moth
ing to Harry Salemmo, years old
found early today in back of 937
street, lips blue, teeth chattering.
No, Harry did not want to go home
He knew how to get there, but he
wouldn't go-unlesS, Of course, they
would let him make his own way back
But d. w. McAllister, who found
Harry cuddled against the basement
wall of his home and brought him in
detected a subterfuge.
He called police Of No. precinct tC
take a hand just to be sure Harry would
go home. Sure enough, Harry did. He
admitted to the bluecoats he did not
live in the northwest" as he told Nc
Allister, but at 1928 H street northeast
Harry failed to show up for lunch
Tuesday. His parents learned he left
Holy Name School on schedule. That
was the last they heard until the pre-
cinct notified them Harry was found al
2 this morning.
Harry's Third Jaunt.
1t was Harry's third jaunt, his father
told newspaper men last night while
the search was in progress.
Just before Christmas, when his fell
lows were minding their p's and as,
Harry took French leave for q day
and night. For once, however, he
came home voluntarily-in time for the
festivities.
Bright-eyed, alert and normal in
other respects, Harry just won't stay
home. Last Summer he dropped from
sight and three days later policeman
found him curled under doorstep in
Georgetown.
His last adventure might have been
final In all respects, but Harry was
uncomfortable in the bitter cold and
talked in his sleep as he rolled about
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-23
One Injured Seriously When
Thrown From Apparatus
on Turn.
DRIVER BLAMES HOLES
IN STREET FOR MISHAP
George Saur in Serious Condition
and Z. c. Gasque Bruised-Blaze
Was at 9Th and Ingraham SITS.

=, Two firemen from Engine COMPANY
NO. ~ were injured, one of them seri-
ousiy, this morning when the piece of
apparatus on which they were riding
sNooeo into a gutter and struck a sign
post, throwing them to the ground at
Aiilnols avenue and Ingraham street.
george Saur, 1927 Illinois avenue. is
DeneVeu 10 have suffered a fractured
S sl ana other injuries when he was
thrown from the engine. The other
fireman, e.. G. GaSque. 49l3 Seventh
street. was bruised about the body and
ms NIP was dislocated and his back
wrenched. NN
Saur was taken to Walter Reed Hos
pltal: Gasque received treatment AZ
ine hospital, but was removed to his
home later. W -'''
The accident occurred when Tn,
speeding engine attempted to turn the
snort corner. The engine was cominp
south from the station house. on its
way to a fire at Fifth and Inpraham
streets, f1remen said.
II. j. Turpin, 1929 BladensburQ road
who pulled into the curb to allow the
apparatus to go by, saw the accident
ana SAID that Saur was thrown more
man 20 feet. and that his head ap-
parsntly struck a tree.
Inc apparatus was undamaged
e. q. Eslin, fireman at the station
who was riding on the engine from
winch Saur and Gasque were thrown.
SAID that two holes in the pavement al
Tine corner may have been responsjbI
for the accident.