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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-06
FOUR MEN FORFEIT
THEFT COLLATERAL
Newspapers Taken From Street
Stand Result in Petit Lar
ceny Charges.

-Four colored men forfeited total of
$40 in collateral on petit larceny charges
growing out of the theft of newspapers
from an honor system rack at Ninth
and r streets last night. The men were
arrested by Policeman r. E. Williams of
No. precinct on complaint of Cecil
Chesney of 44l0 Prospect avenue, who
has charge OF the news rack.
The men, each OF whom surrendered
$40, are Henry Green, colored, 80 years
old, OF 1891 Sixth street; Samuel Smith
colored, 81 years old, of 924 French
street; Percy Lyon. colored. 35 years
old, Of e52 r street, and Henry War
field. colored, Al years old, of 1912 Ninth
street. Warfield was charged with re-
moving two papers from the rack. The
offenses occurred at different intervals
throughout the evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-06
BY the Associated Press.

Washington scientists say severe
"shivering'' of the earthis crust, regis
tered yesterday on seismographs at
Harvard and Georgetown Universities,
probably was caused by low barometric
pressure off the Atlantic coast.
The shivering, known as a microSeism
storm, has been noted for several days
at Georgetown, said Father Sohon. in
charge of the seismograph station
there.
His theory is that the low pressure
area accompanying the recent storm
of the Atlantic coast, caused tremors
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-06
SECRETARY ADAMS SAILS
FOR FLEET MANEUVERS
Saluted With 10 Guns as He
Leaves on Cruiser Chester
for Canal Zone.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NORFOLK, Va, March 6-Secretary
of the Navy Adams arrived at Old Point
Comfort today and boarded the 10000
ton cruiser Chester, which departed 80
minutes later for Cristobal, Canal Zone,
in order that the Secretary may observe
feet maneuvers.
The Chester saluted Secretary Adams
with s19 guns. The cruiser Is expected
to reach Cristobal Monday morning.
Secretary Adams is expected to re-
turn Oh the same vessel to Key West
on March %, after observing the ma
peuYers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-06
STOCK PROBE RUM0RED
Market Unsettled After Report of
Exchange Inquiry on Auburn.

NEW YORK, March 6 R).-The
common stock of Auburn Automobile
Co. dropped about $14 a share in to-
days stock market, following publica-
ton of rumors that the recent spectacu-
cation.
The State Bureau of Securities de-
clined to comment on axreport that 1t
was inquiring into the spectacular rise
in the shares. which more than tripled
In market value since last November.
1t had been rumored for some time that
the Stock Exchange had questioned GER
tain brokers regarding activity in the
stock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-06
Two Die From Heat.

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, March
6 P).-Two heat deaths and two pros
trations were reported today as the
temperature rose to IS degrees The
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-06
800 PUPILS FLEEFIRE
IN ORDERLY MANNER
Drills Credited With Preventing
Panic at School in Oklahoma
Town,
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
OKLAHOMA CITY, March 6.-About
300 school children were marched safely
from their class rooms when a grade
school at Harrah, 20 miles east of here
caught fire today.
School authorities expressed the be-
lief the fire started from the furnace.
Fire drills practiced under the prin-
cipal, W. c. Jenkins, were credited with
preventing a panic at the school. Jen-
kins and nine teachers led the children
to safety.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-06
POINCARE STILL ILL
Progress Toward Recovery Of
French Statesman Slow.

PARIS, March (P).-Slow progress
of Raymond Poincare, French states
man, toward recovery from his illness
of last Fall and this Winter is disquiet-
ing to his friends.
DR.. Boiden continues to visit his
patient regularly. 1t was denied today,
however, that the former president was
any worse or had undergone serious
crisis yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-06
MAY WIDEN TWELFTH ST
District Commissioners Ban Build.
ing Projections.

ing Projections.
The future widening of Twelfth
street between Pennsylvania and Mas
sachuSetts avenues we forecast today
when the Commissioners adopted an
amendment to the Building Code add
ing this stretch of street to the list
Of streets on which building projections
are prohibited.
The action was taken on recommen-
dation of the National Capital Park and
Planning Commission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-06
WEATHER.

o. g. Weather Bureau Forecast
Increasing cloudiness followed by snow
or rain late tonight or tomorrow; low
est temperature tonight about 81 degrees.
Temperatures-H Highest, 48, at $3.50 pm.
yesterday; lowest, SO, at 80 am. today.
Full report on page 8.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-06

CONTINUED on Page 2, Column ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-06

The Stars carrier system covers
every city block and the regular edi-
ton j.. delivered to Washington homes
as fast as the papers are printed
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sconsu AOe apartment for Rent Room Priced from $3.50 $40
Business Opportunities

SMALL LUNCH ROOM for sale YER
cheap 727 Twelfth 81 N
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MONEY To LOAN-ON
AUTOMOBILES 81

AUTO LOANS
ATLAS AUTO FINANCE CO.
col N. Y. AVE. MET. 2121.
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DODGE

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panel and trim. cream wheels. A mar
velous buy at S433 PARKWAY. 3040
N St. n W
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New Building

elS 18th St. N. ".
One and two-rooms kitchen. dinette,
posures rents S435O to $40 SO month.
See Resident Manager
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MONEY on household goods and autos.
American Fidelity Loan Corp. SH. 2OS2
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statesmen WANTED

WANTED-Men over 40 to operate Raw
leigh home service business on our capi-
tai in Washington, Mt. Rainier. Takoma
Park. We will teach you to how to build
permanent business of unusual profits
Write immediately, giving references. age,
experience W. T. Eawleigh Co.. Dept.
DC-A-6-X. Chester Pa
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Want - Miscellaneous

FURNITURE of every description bought
Tor cash. Highest prices. Prompt and
courteous service. Call Douglas, NET. 1878.
paid Margolius 32O Sth W ME Rh33
WANTED-Twin beds with coil springs;
and Boston bull terrier. male. DE 4512.
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NUKNOKAN IIIIkTS
4Ol 23d st National 693:
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New Auburn Cabriolet. =,
1881 two months old guaranteed %
new: beautiful beaver brown finish, with
wire. wheels. white sidewall tires. trunk
ons in the city. SO act quick. sis 10Th
st. \. E. LIN. $500
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Financial

TEA ROOM for sale or rent, very little cap
ital required; excel. location. 615 H NE.
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MALE AND FEMALE

ANY intelligent person may earn money
corresponding for newspapers: all or
spare time: experience unnecessary: no
canv assing: send for particulars Heacock
2O7 Dun Bldg. Buffalo. n Y.
WANT so Nurses. white & colored. gradu.
ate, UNDERGRADUATE & practical nurses
for private work in and ont of city Apply
The Washington times., 1931-10-03
NEW WITNESSES
AID KANE CASE

HAMPTON, Va, Oct. 3 U.N.SJ.
Deputy Sheriff T. s. Curtis today
carefully guarded the identity of
two new witnesses who were ex-
pected to testify against Elisha
Kent Kane, Tennessee professor,
accused Of drowning his wife.
Kane, who had been in New
port News, Va, left for Kane, Pa,
with his cousin, Attorney E. Kent
Kane. He announced before leav.
ing by automobile that he did mot
intend TO stop over either Mt Wash
ingtOn or Baltimore as first
planned.
j Curtis said today the two new
witnesses were most important,
but he refused to indicate the
nature of their testimony.
The Washington times., 1931-10-03
WAGNER DENIED.
JOBLESS TALK
On RADIO
Chain Official Explains That
Would Take Away Thunder
From Hoover'S Address

An agreement has been entered
into between the Presidents
emergency committee on unem-
ployment and the principal radio
broadcasting companies. whereby
the committee will furnish all the
speakers who take the air to dis
cuss unemployment relief and eco
nomic conditions.
Existence Of this agreement
came to light today on the heels
of the brOadcaSting companies
refusal to permit Senator Robert
F. Wagner 3D. of New York, to
address q labor maSSmeeting in
Cooper Union, New York, from
Washington last night via the
radio.
Senator Wagner, who sponsored
the unemployment relief bills in
the last session Of Congress which
President Hoover vetoed, returned
.tnc New York today without hav-
ing delivered his prepared ad-
dress.
Reports that the broadcasting
companies had established q vir-
tual censorship on unemployment
discussion, while denied by sta
Continued on Page 2, Col. 81
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GATTY, WORLD
FL|ER, HERE

Harold Gatty,, diffident naviga-
tor Of the Winnie Mae in its epo-
chal flight around the world with
Wiley Post. is in washington to
confer with Comdr. P. v. H.
Weems Of the Navy Department.
Commander Weems. who taught
both Lindburgh and Gatty princi-
pies Of aerial navigation, is in
charge Of air navigation research
for the department.
Gatty, though noted for his
reticence, indicated upon compile
tion Of the record-making trip,
that observations and expert
ments he had made might lead
to marked changes in tnstru-
ments now In use.
With Mrs. Gatty, the airman
arrived at washington Hoover
Airport at 1920 q. m. They are
guests Of Navy officials this after
noon at the Navy-William and
Mary College football game at
Annapolis.
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|, c. c. RECEIVES
MERGER PLAN
FOR RAILS
Four Trunk Systems Agreed
Upon Providing Competi-
ton, Equal Opportunities

Four Eastern trunk line rail-
roads today laid before the Inter
state Commerce Commission their
plan of consolidating Eastern rail-
roads into four systems, instead
of five as originally proposed by
the commission.
The four systems would be
made up principally as follows:
Baltimore & Ohio as at pres
ent, to which would be added the
Ann Arbor, Atlantic City, Buffalo
& Susquehanna; Buffalo, Roches-
ter & Pittsburgh; Jersey Central,
Reading, Western Maryland, Chi
cago & Alton, Monon, and Lehigh
& Hudson River.
Given Seven More
Chesapeake & Ohio as at pres
ent, which has absorbed the Hook
ing Valley, to which would be
added the Nickel Plate, Pere Mar
quette, Erie and subsidiaries.
Bessenler d Lake Erie. Chicago
Combined ON Page Q, Col. -
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MILLION F j n D
To AID BANK

HAGERSTOWN, Md, Oct. 8.
Confidence in Hagertown bank
ing houses was largely restored to-
day with the announcement that
81 600, 900 had been subscribed
within the last two days to
strengthen the HagerStown Bank
and Trust Company, oldest and
largest savings institution in the
city.
One half the sum was raised
by local manufacturers and mer.
chants, in denominations ranging
from $500 to 100000. There
were more than 100 subscribers.
The balance was made up by
Baltimore banks.
The announcement practically
removed the cloud of pesSimism
which hung over the town and
threatened to bring business to Q
virtual standstill because Of the
closing of the First National Bank
on Thursday and the Mechanics
Loan and Savings Bank on Mon.
day.
Today'S move was led by M.
p. Moller, Thomas w. Pangborn
and Col. Joseph c. Byron, promi-
nent manufacturers.
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Lost at Sea- Returns,
An1lULS MUrriU0e

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 3 u.NS.)
A modern Enoch Arden appeared
here today In the person Of John
B. Hell, WHO was believed to have
died when The U. s. Navy collier
Cyclops disappeared during the
war. His wife was married to
Austin z. Smith, Four years later
Hell returned, explaining that he
was ashore when the Cyclcps van
ished. Smith obtained an annul-
ment.
The Washington times., 1931-10-03
RIOT IN BOSTON
INJURIES 18

BOSTON, Oct. 8 GTIS0-
Eighteen men were injured today
in a flare-up of the longshore.
mems strike.
Police fired pistol shots as
knives, bottles, cargo hooks and
fists were used by strikers, strike.
breakers and sympathiZers.
The violence was the outgrowth
Of the refusal of three steamship
companies to agree to a truce"
arranged by Governor Joseph B.
Ely and Mayor James M. Curley
pending negotiations over wage
differences. A squad of 200 po-
licemen broke up the disturbance.
The Washington times., 1931-10-03
Of JAPS
ROUT CHINESE

TOKYO, Oct. 3 UN.S0.-Japan-
ese airplanes carried out a bomb
ing raid yesterday afternoon
against 5000 Chinese troops along
the Mukden-H Heilung railway, &C.
cording to advices received here
from Changchun, Manchuria.
The Chinese had fired on Japan
ese planes accommodating along
the railway. In repriSal the
planes dropped so bombs, putting
the troops to flight.
No report was received as to
probable casualties.
The Washington times., 1931-10-03
HURLED
At j. 5. RAIDERS
Times staff Photo

NEW YORK, oct. 3 uN.s).
Eight Federal prohibition agents
today almost miraculously escaped
the menace of death that came
flying through the door Of a
garage, where they had seized
three truckloads of beer and ale.
A bomb was thrown into the
midst Of the agents by un-
identified gangsters. II exploded
with q terrific detOnatiOn, wreck
ing the garage door and shatter-
ing windows in adjoining houses.
None Of the raiders were in
jured.
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BISHOPS
To RELIEVE
SUFFERING
Of POOR
EnCyCIicaI Letter Pleads
Especially for Children;
Hits at Military Expenses

VATICAN CITY, Oct. 8 GN.SJ.
Pope Plus issued a moving encycli'
cal to all bishops, appealing for
the relief of distressed peoples In
all countries affected by the eco
nomic depression and especially
urging worldwide reduction In
ornaments as one remedy for the
situation.
His Holiness pointed out that
in nearly every country on the
globe the economic depression
has had the most serious and in
some cases dangerous results.
Therefore. the encyclical read.
he was addressing:
"A warm appeal to ali re-
SpOnSible for the welfare Of the
populations, asking them to do
their utmost to alleviate the
misery Of the poor, especially
in the matter Of the care Of
children"
Asks Arms Reduction
Turning to the question Of dis.
armament, in which Pope Plus
has displayed the greatest inter.
est with the approach Of next
years international conference at
Geneva on the subject, the en-
cyclical continued:
Certainly one remedy in this
difficult situation would be the
reduction Of armament expendl-
lures"
The encyclical concluded with
an appeal to all bishops Of the
church to exert pressure to bring
about such an end.
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POPE CALLS ON WORLD TO CUT ARMAMENTS
Coach Slabs
Noted Girl
Swimmer

TORONTO, ontario, Oct. 3
GN.S0.-Anna Benoit, marathon
swimmer, was stabbed in the side
today with a hunting knife by
Herman Hunt, her trainer, who
attempted suicide by poison when
police captured him. Both the
swimmer and Hunt are expected
to recover.
Police, summoned by frantic calls
from the exclusive apartment
house where Miss Benoit lived,
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forced their way into the swim
mer's room. Hunt saw the Off
GERS and said:
"Oh, the police"
He raised a bottle to his mouth
and swallowed a large dose Of
poison.
Miss Benoit was found in the
apartment with a deep wound in
her side. Detectives said Hunt
stabbed the swimmer in a quarrel
over her refusal to return to the
United States.
The Washington times., 1931-10-03
Young Astronomer
At Work on Coast

Mt. WILSON OBSERVATORY,
Calf, Oct. 3 QNSO.-A young
scientist came to California today
on the trail of new secrets Of the
universe. He is DR.. Walter Baade,
38-year-old German astronomer,
and the first man since the war
to be placed under contract by the
Carnegie Institution as an astron-
omer on the staff Of Mt. Wilson
Observatory.
The Washington times., 1931-10-03
LAMONT WARNS
AGAINST DOLE

NEW YORK, Oct. 3 G.N.S).
America today faces the probabil'
ity Of the dole system unless pri'
vate organizations and individuals
relieve unemployment distress,
Thomas w. Lamont, Morgan part
ner, told the emergency unemploy'
ment relief committee here. He
said:
"The awakened social con-
sciOuSneSS of the community on
q larger scale than ever before
differentiated the present de.
preston from previous ones.
The old days of almost letting
nature take its course are ut an
end"
The Washington times., 1931-10-03
ShipIOrecked FLiers,
WeQrH,SuiL for Home

NEW YORK. Oct. 3 UN.SO.
A weeks round of triumphant
welcome affairs tired them more
than the seven days they spent
adriftN on the wreck of their
plane, the three unsuccessful
Portugal-New York fliers, Chris
tian Johanssen, Willy Rody, and
Fernando De Costa Vega, said
as they sailed for home today.
The Washington times., 1931-10-03
RGcketeer Bribery
FrUnIe-UD Blasted

CHICAGO, Oct. 3 U.NIS0.-An
investigation of reports that q
$4,000 bribe was passed to soften
the penalty of Terry Druggan
and frankie Lake, charged with
income tax frauds, has shown
that Federal District Attorney
George e. @. johnson had no
part in the case, according to a
statement by Federal operatives
today.
Johnson said the charges were
inspired by racketeers, who were
attempting to discredit him.
The Washington times., 1931-10-03
Houston Man Seeks
Half of BiQ Estate

NEW YORK, Oct. 3 uNSDs
The amazing legal fight to. break
the will of the eccentric Miss
Ella Won E. Wendell diSposing OF
a $75,OOO,0OO estate had enlisted
another picturesque figure today.
L. D. George Stansbury, Of
Houston, Tex, claiming direct
descent from Gen. Tobias Emer'
son Stansbury, of Vicksburg,
Miss, warrior of the Revolution,
notified attorneys for Miss Rosa
Dew Stansbur., Of Vicksburg,
Miss, claimant to the fortune.
he proposed to assert a right to
half the estate.
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TOlUn in N. Y. Boasts
IT Has No JObLeSS

HRIARCLIFF, N. Y, Oct. 3
U.NS0.-Briarcliff was revealed
today as a town without any un'
employment.
Fred P. Stafford, chairman Of
the local employment committee,
reported there were available jobs,
but no one to fill them.
The Washington times., 1931-10-03
g sPLGtOnic" Mother
Loses Her Children

CHICAGO, Oct. s Q.NS0-A
woman who is party to a "beau-
tiful platonic friendship" is not
entitled to the custody Of her
three children, it was ruled in
q Circuit Court decision here to-
day by Judge Daniel Trude in
the case Of Mrs. Alice Armstrong
Burroughs, who sought custody
Of her two daughters, now in
the care of her husbands parents.
The Washington times., 1931-10-03
NeIU York Expert,
ChicQ0O Police Aide

CHICAGO, Oct. 8 G.N.S0.
Bruce Smith, New York expert,
whose $4,000 survey of the Chi
cago police department two years
ago was approved, is to be a
civilian aide to the newly ap-
pointed police commissioner,
James P. Altman, according to
plans of Mayor Anton j. Cermak
and Altman.
The Washington times., 1931-10-03
EdisOn,s Condition
ReDOrted Unclaimed

WEST ORANGE, N. j.. Oct. 3
UNSo.-ThomaS A. Edison slept
fairly well' through the night,
said . bulletin issued at his, home
early today. His general condi-
tion, characterized earlier as
weaker" was reported un-
changed.
The Washington times., 1931-10-03
First Lady to ChriSten
"Am1ericQvn Clipper

Mrs. Hoover today consented
to christen the Pan-American
Airways' giant amphibian plane,
'The American Clipper" on Oc-
tober IL, in connection with the
ceremonies incident to the hold
ing of the Pan-American confer
ence here. This plane is the larg-
est ever built in the United
States.
The Washington times., 1931-10-03
Cleaner Finds $4,000
Diamond Bracelet

CHICAGO, Oct. UN.S0-
When Mrs. I. M. Dach sent her
fur coat to the cleaner she left a
$4,000 diamond and emerald brace
let in one Of the pockets. She
telephoned the cleaner, who rum
maged through his shop until he
discovered the bracelet in a waste
basket.
The Washington times., 1931-10-03
Friends Find Holmes
In Excellent Health

Associate Justice Oliver Wendell
Holmes, 80 years old, will mount
the bench of the Supreme Court
Monday "in better health than
ever'' according to his close
friends.
On December 8 he will have
been on the supreme bench 20
years.
The Washington times., 1931-10-03
Eueh Dogs in Chicago
Can Handle
Firearms

CHICAGO, Oct. 3 G.N.SO.
Frank Wareham, 20, today was
recovering from a bullet wound
In the thigh inflicted by his
dog Laddie. Laddie jumped on
Q rifle which was leaning
sgainst the wall and the
weapon was discharged.
The Washington times., 1931-10-03
Clifford Calls LGity
AAnd CLergy to Act

Clergy and laity Of all denom-
nations were called upon today
by Walter s. Clifford. director OF
the Presidents organization url-
employment relief. to direct their
influence behind the national
campaign for the alleviation OF
suffering this winter.
The Washington times., 1931-10-03
Arkansas Session
On Cotton Assured

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, Oct. 8
UNSl.-A special session Of the
Arkansas legislature to enact cot
ton relief was assured today
when 18 State senators and 50
members of the lower house had
pledged themselves to serve with
out pay.
The Washington times., 1931-10-03
Young Dentist Held
In WOn1UII'S Death

RENO, New, Oct. 3 Q.N.S0.
Bail today had been fixed at
$4,000 for DR.. Carl Andre, youth
full Fairmont, w. Va, dentist,
who was held on first degree mur-
der charges in connection with
the death of Mrs. Martha Hut
Crimson, also of Fairmont. Andre
says she bounced out Of his speed
ing car,
The Washington times., 1931-10-03
TEAMS FACE
!. REAL TEST
TODAY
Nationwide Interest Centered
on Clash in View of 27
Wins of Green Terriers
By HARRY COSTELLO
GeOrgetown's Greatest Backfield
GeOrgetOwn's Greatest Backfield
Star

Star
Uncompromising competition,
heart and soul of all progress in
the game of football, today en-
ters the 1881 grid season to stay
for the remainder of the year.
Last weekend setups were Of
fered up as sacrifices and COM
petition was not exactly keen.
Today, with stern duties to per-
form, the superior. elevens Of the
nation clash with squads every
whit as superior. By nightfall
many of the "superiors" will have
become interiors"
Sharing top position with other
outstanding games Of. the day the
Georgetown western Maryland
battle at Griffith Stadium at
tracted nationwide attention.
Indicated in ~ straight games
the Green TERROR machine from
Westminster moves into Wash
ington suprernely confident.
Georgetown, with an opportunist
team, contends it will puncture
all four Green Terror tires.
Galaxy Of Stars
A galaxy Of gridiron stars will
be turned loose at the Stadium
by the respective coaches, Mills.
Of Georgetown. and Harlow, of
Western Maryland. Pincura,
Western Maryland's iall-America
tackle, IL there ever was one,
should prove a magnet for the
eyes Of grid critics, but his team
mates, Hoppe and Doughty, back
field aces, will attract the atten-
tion Of the mill-run Of football
fans.
Georgetown, with her DubOf.
sky, q Iineman nearly as good as
Pincura, and Bradley and BOr-
deau, star ball carriers, offers an
array Of individual talent prOmis-
(continusd on Page II, Col. -
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Delhi Bomb Blast
ReDOrted to London

LONDON. Oct. 3 IN.SJ.-A
serious bomb outrage at Delhi,
seat Of the British government in
India, was reported today in a
Central News dispatch from Bonn
bay. The message said numerous
casualties had occurred.
The Washington times., 1931-10-03
Parachute Record
Claimed bH Woman

BUCHAREST, Oct. 8 UN.S0.
A new worlds record for para
chute jumping was claimed today
by a Rumanian woman, Mile.
Braescu, who descended 5000
meters in 81, minutes Is seconds.
The Washington times., 1931-10-03
BUruch Breakfasts
At the White House

Bernard M. Baruch, New York
capitalist. who has just returned
from a European trip, discussed
the European financial and eco
nomic situation with President
Hoover at breakfast today.
The Washington times., 1931-10-03
London Stocks Close
Easier: Pound 1888

ONDON, Oct. 3 QN.So !.
Stocks closed easier at the end Of
the Saturday short session on the
London exchange today. The
pound was down to $3.83.