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Evening star., 1931-12-29

A topsy-turvy world with peramoula-
tors giving way to wheel chairs and
kindergartens to asylums for the aged
during the next century. was pictured
before a section of the American StatlS-
tical Association today by DR.. P. K.
Whelpton Of Miami University.
DI. Whelpton deduced far-reaching
changes in American ways OF life as
result Of the growing increment OF
elderly persons in the population.
Hitherto he pointed out, America has
been land of youth, able to command
attention because of its numerical su-
periority in the population and pro-
foundly affecting the Nations institu-
tions. The declining birth rate and the
increasing ability of medical science to
keep alive the majority Of those born
are changing all this, DR.. Whelpton
said.
BY 1850. his tables showed, the total
population may be expected to increase
20 per cent, while persons over rs will
double in number those from 65 to IA
years old will increase 10 per cent. and
those from As to "a will increase so
per cent. From 1850 to 1875 the total
population can be expected to gain only
IL per cent, while persons over rs again
Evening star., 1931-12-29
ASHURST QUITS DRY QUIZ;
WASTED EFFORT, HE SAYS
AssaiIs Attempt TO Change
Prohibition Laws as
Ridiculous.
BLACK GETS POST
People Looking for Jobs,
Not Jags, Declares Ari-
ZOna Senator.
Ry the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press
Describing attempts to change the
prohibition laws as "a ridiculous waste
of effort" Senator AshurSt, Democrat,
Arizona, today withdrew from a Senate
Judiciary subcommittee named to hold
hearings on the subject.
In statement Senator AshurSt said
Il voted for the eighteenth amend
ment, for the Volstead law, for the
snti-beer bill and for all the appro-
priations necessary to enforce the same.
Il do not believe I made any mis-
take in so voting.
Il have no time to waste in aiding
those who are attempting to weaken or
relax that amendment or those laws
1t is a ridiculous waste of effort to
attempt to relax or modify the prOhibi-
tion laws. The people are looking for
jobs, not jagS."
Another friend of prohibition. Sen
ator Black, Democrat, Alabama, was
appointed to fill Senator AShursts place
by Chairman Norris of the Judiciary
Committee.
Chairman Norris pointed out that
Evening star., 1931-12-29
BY HOWARD w. BLAKEsLEE,


NEW ORLEANS, December %
Something akin to the magical elixir
of life sought by the old alchemistS has
been discovered by modern scientists in
the new hormone, cortin.
Discoveries of the remarkable powers
of this rarest of substances were re-
ported to the American Association for
the Advancement of Science today by
Frank A. Hartman, Phi. D, of the Uni
versity Of Buffalo.
An overdose of cortin produces not
only happiness but increased strength,
better memory, more resistance to heat
and cold and relief from fatigue and
from jaded nerves.
Cortin is a hormone, or secretion,
from the covering of the adrenal
glands, organs common to men and
animals alike. At present it is obtained
in minute quantities from the glands of
cattle. n is so rare that about $4,000
Evening star., 1931-12-29
NORMAN DAVIS
GOING TO PARLEY
Former Undersecretary of State
Named to Arms Dele
cation.
BY the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press.
President Hoover today announced
appointment of Norman Davis, former
Undersecretary of State, as a member
of Americas delegation to the Geneva
Arms Conference.
This brought the delegation which
leaves early next month to four, and
more might be named. Ambassador
Dawes will be chairman. Other men,
bers are Mary Emma Woolley, presi-
dent of Mount Holyoke College, and
Senator Swanson, Democrat, Virginia
Hugh S. Gibson, Ambassador to Bel
gium, will be a delegate, but his ap-
pointment has not been formally an
nounced
Evening star., 1931-12-29
GETS DEATH SENTENCE
Bandit Who Shot Man, Discovered
Dead Next Day, Pleads Guilty.

NEWKIRK. Okla, December 29 up.
Upon his plea of guilty to robbery
with firearms. Ignacio Gomez, Amer
ican-born Mexican youth, was sentenced
today by District Judge Claude Duval
to die in the electric chair on March
II, 1882.
Gomez confessed he held up j. A.
Armstrong, Ponca City merchant, as the
latter drove out of that city, the night
of December 18, shot him and stole a
watch, $3.50 and the merchants auto
mobile He was arrested the next day.
Armstrong; body was found near
Fairfax, Usage County. In view of the
death sentence, possible murder charges
in Usage County will be dropped, atter-
news said,
Evening star., 1931-12-29
Former Manchurian War
Lord Reported Ready to
Quit ChinChoW nemy
Planes Appear Over City.
GEN. TAMON COMPLETES
ADVANCE FROM TAWA
Attacking Column Meets Stubborn
Resistance From Two Forces of
Chinese Troops-Weather Is 4
Degrees Below Zero in Zone of
Campaign.

By the Associated Press.
SHANGHAI, China, December
2e.-Reports from TientSin today
said 1t was widely believed there
that Marshal Chang HSueh-Liang
had decided to evacuate Chin
chow.
The Chinese general, these re-
ports said, had decided to with
draw to point south of the Great
Wall. This would take the last
considerable Chinese force out OF
Manchuria, and would be in COM
pliance with the japanese de-
mand.
CHJNCHOW, Manchuria, De-
cember 20 R.-Japanese air
planes flew back and forth over
this city tonight, and although
they dropped no bombs, the
frightened people expected an at
tack any moment.
PANSHANHSIEN CAPTURED.
Evening star., 1931-12-29
Gold Panning Goes On.

CALGARY, Alberta, December 70
CP).-Sman gold finds in this province
during the past few weeks have caused
hundreds to brave the North's deep
cold and squat by. icy streams panning
for nuggets. No big strikes have been
made since 1897, but hard working
washers have found a steady, though
small, supply-enough to tide them
through the Winter. The hardest
workers sometimes net as much as
si.T0 @ day.
Evening star., 1931-12-29
ACTRESS HURT IN CRASH

HOLLYWOOD, December 20 (P).-A
fractured nose and other injuries were
suffered by Judith Wood, featured film
actress, in a motor car collision last
night. She was taken to a hospital
Her physician said it would be some
time before she could resume motion
nicture work
Evening star., 1931-12-29
GARNER D|SCLOSES
PARTY'S TAX PLAN
Would Amend Existing Laws
to Stop LoophoIss for
Evasion of Levies.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Speaker Garner said today the Demo-
Gratis expect to raise $200,000,000 In
revenue without additional levies OF
taxes as one method of meeting the
Treasury deficit
Increased revenue, as outlined by
him, would be obtained by the enact
ment of amendments to existing laws
to stop loopholes through which taxes
are evaded
This is one Of the phases Of the study
the Texas Representative conducted last
Summer into present revenue legisla-
tlon with view to perfecting the reve-
nue. law.
At conference with newspaper men
Garner said some of the holes in the
law were left Intentionally, while others
had not been. He declined to divulge
what they were, but it is known that
he has made an exhaustive study oi
many court decisions on tax appeal
cases.
No Agreement on Plan.
Asked directly whether the Demo-
Gratis had formulated their tax pro-
gram, Garner replied:
IF you are talking about the or
ganiZation, we have not. Some differ
ent individuals have compiled their own
programs and have even gone so far
as to put them down on paper, but
there is no agreement"
No one can tell what the 25 men
on the Ways and Means Committee will
report to the House month away,
because no one knows" he said.
Reminded that Chairman Collier of
the Ways and Means Committee and
Representative Rainey of Illinois, the
party leader, had differed on several
proposals to increase Federal revenue,
the Texan reiterated that they were
voicing their own opinions.
The Senate House Democratic Policy
Committee, Garner stressed, has not
decided yet on tax increase program,
1t will take that matter up along with
tariffs at meeting to be called next
week.
Collier Opposes Rainey.
Collier opposed the retroactive tax
plan suggested by Rainey. In addi-
ton, Collier said that while the capi-
tai gains and loss act needs revision,
he is against outright repeal as pro-
posed by Rainey.
Collier declared that mo tax pro-
gram has been drafted by the Demo-
Gratis, or at least, have seen none. I"
He added the program would not be
arrived at until the Ways and Means
Committee, of which Rainey is also a
member, has completed hearings about
February l.
Secretary Mellon and Undersecretary
Mills of the Treasury are to be called
probably next week by Collier to pre-
sent the Hoover-Mellon tax plan to the
committee.
Attacks SMELLS Plan.
Attacking retroactive tax proposals,
as sponsored by Representative Smell of
New York, the Republican leader, as
we'll as some Democrats, Collier said,
Continued on Page 2, Column 1)
Evening star., 1931-12-29
japanese Encounter Hard Fighting in
Advance From Tawa.


<YINGKOW, Manchuria, December
% LP)-The town of Panshanhsien, on
the Chinese branch line connecting
YingkoW and Kowpangt2e, fell today to
the japanese force which yesterday cap
tured Tawa
This drive Is pushing in the direction
of Kowpangtse, more than half way
from Mukden to Chinchow, and there
were indications that it might develop
into Q movement against Chinchow
itself.
Gen. Jiro lannon's column overcame
stubborn resistance in severe conflicts
with two large Chinese forces before
noon, both resulting in Chinese retreats
after Japanese artillery and aircraft
were called into action to support the
infantry.
Four Degrees Below.
The advance traversed snowy, frozen
plains in temperature of four degrees
below zero Fahrenheit, but the Japa-
nese. profiting from their experiences
in the Tsitsihar campaign were better
clad and Shod and suffered less than
previously.
Gen. Tamon was on horseback with
the division headquarters following in
the columns rear.
Inc nedVl6SL llSLJlLlB OCCuIlGO III biIC
highlands near Chengchiatu, 10 miles
south of Panshanhsien, where the jap
anese column clashed with 1900 Chi
nese irregulars and regulars, who were
forced to retire northWard. An hour
later 5000 Chinese were encountered
near Tatienchiawan and routed after a
fight of 40 minutes.
Marched From Tawa.
The expedition passed the night in
Tawa and surrounding villages which
were occupied yesterday. The cavalry
resumed the advance before daylight
and the infantry followed at 8 am.
After two hours of steady progress
along the railway the infantry en-
countered and dispersed 1000 Chinese
guerrillss at the village Of Palitze. 1t
then continued to Tatienchiawen, where
the conflict was severe, although brief.
The japanese artillery entered the
action, completing the rout Of the Chi
nese
The japanese air scouts returned 20
their base at Tashihchiao and reported
a heavy concentration of Chinese reg
ulars at Panshanhsien. They said they
saw a troop train Of % cars arrive at
the place and that Panshanhsien and
nearby villages were crowded with Chi
nese troops.
Evening star., 1931-12-29
BRIGADE ENTERS HSINMIN.
Command Expected to Co ordinate
With Gen. lannon's Forces.

MUKDEN, Manchuria, December 29
Rl.-A japanese brigade, in command
OF Mai. Gen. Kamura, moved early
this afternoon from Mukden to Hsin-
min, foremost japanese position on the
peiping- Mukden Railway.
The brigade included two regiments
OF infantry and some detachments Of
artillery. Its mission was not revealed,
but in authoritative quarters the be-
lief was expressed that the movement
means an early advance down the
railway, co-ordinating with Gen. Jiro
lannon's drive at Kowpangtze.
Reports TO the japanese intelligence
ONCE said strong Chinese forces are
located at Paichipu, IA miles southwest
Of Hsinmin, and that these include the
4th and 5th Infantry BrigadeS OF
Marshall Chang Hsueh- -Liang.
These forces include 1000 regulars
ana 10000 guerrillas, the report said.
Evening star., 1931-12-29

the change in personnel did not dis
turb the wet and dry lineup of the
subcommittee.
Il named a wet chairman and put a
majority of drys on the committee" he
said.
He listed Chairman Blaine, Republi-
can, Wisconsin, and Hebert, Republi-
can, Rhode Island, as the vets, and
Senators Borah, Republican. Idaho;
Walsh, Democrat, Montana, and Black
as the drys.
Norris said taking evidence was to
some extent foolish" but neither side
will be satisfied without it."
Evening star., 1931-12-29
French Record Flyers Crash.

ORAN, Algeria, December 90 (P).-
An attempt by the noted French flyers,
Jean Mermoz and Capt. Rene Mail
loux, to establish a new distance record
for a closed circuit fight, failed today
when their plane was wrecked in taxi
ing off. Neither was injured.
Evening star., 1931-12-29
Fire Wrecks Buildings.

METROPOLIS, Ill, December 29
(P)-Four buildings on the main bust
ness street here were destroyed by fire
today with estimated loss of $4,000
Six persons asleep in one building
escaped unhurt.
Evening star., 1931-12-29
CAPITAL MARBLE BOUGHT
Knoxville Company Will Furnish
Supreme Court Building Stone.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, December 90
PD.-The Knoxville News-Sentinel said
today the Gray Knox Marble Co. Of
Knoxville has been awarded a contract
to furnish approximately $500, 900
worth of marble for the new United
States Supreme Court Building at
Washington.
The marble, of cream color, will be
used in the interior, the newspaper said.
Evening star., 1931-12-29
CHINESE FORM CABINET.
Eugene Chen Made Foreign Minister
Cantonese Hold ajOrity.

NANKING, China December 29 Up.
Eugene Chen, former foreign min
lister Of the Hankow government prom
inent Journalist and Cantonese leader,
was appointed foreign minister Of the
new Chinese government today by the
Central Executive Committee OF the
Kuomintang Nationalist party.
other members of the new cabinet,
which shows a distinct leftst tendency,
are, finance, Huang Han Liang; COM
munications, Gen. Chen Ming Shu;
railways, Yeh Kung Cho; war, He
Ytng Ching navy Chen Shao Kuan;
education, Chu CHA Hua; justice, 10
Wen Kan; home affairs, Ii Wen Fan;
industry, Chen Kung Pc.
Seven members are Of the Canton
faction and three of the Nanking fac
ton
Three Cantonese generals also were
given high military advisory appoint
mentS.
BRIGADE ENTERS HSINMIN.
Evening star., 1931-12-29
Get 40 Per Cent Gas From Coffee

NICHTEROY, Brazil. December 29
R).-Scientists announced today they
had obtained 40 per cent cOmbustive
gas from low-grade coffee stocks as
compared with 30 per cent from coal
The experiments lasted 80 hours.
Evening star., 1931-12-29

CU g. Weather Bureau Forecast)
Partly cloudy tonight tomorrow in
creasing cloudinesS and warmer, fol-
lowed by rain at night.
observation-disclosures, 4S at noon to-
day; lowest, 33 at 2 am. today.
Full report on page 8.
Evening star., 1931-12-29

, ,u.--....----:ued ca Page 1, Column j.
The Washington times., 1931-01-19
Hold Everything
BY JOE HOLMAN

'funct Virginia League. He blazed
sensationally through an abbre-
waited season but was robbed of
his job when the league exploded
with a loud bang.
After a lay-off he last year
made connections with Providence
of the Eastern League. Once
more he clicked only to lose out
when the circuit disbanded.
Youthful and nothing daunted
by this experience, Tom imme-
diately lined up with Portland,
of the New England League. I'm
agine his CONSERVATION when
that club also was disrupted.
Speed Specialist
Brother Earl, Toms best pal
and severest critic, is confident
that his brother will cash in on
this chance.
He said today:
"T'm supposed to be fast.
But Tom can show me his heels
any old day. He's a good six.
feet two, gracefully built and
a natural athlete.
THE kids made good every
time out. It's not his fault
The Washington times., 1931-01-19
HAUSER BREAKS
RECORD

NEW YORK, Jan. 10 G.N.SO-
Jimmy Collins, Rochester first
baseman, now with the st. Louis
Cardinals, won the 1880 batting
championship of the International
League with a mark of .376, ac-
cording to official records re-
leased today. Collins made the
greatest number of hits, 234, most
tripletS, 10, and set a new league
record by batting in 180 runs.
Joe Hauser, Baltimore, eStab-
lished a world record by hitting
63 home runs and set three
league marks by scoring 173 runs,
hitting for 443 total bases and
out 1T times.
Hinkey Haines, Montreal, led
in stolen bases with As, and Al
Moore, Buffalo, made the most
one-base hits, 1855. George To-
porcer, of Rochester, now man.
ager of Jersey City, made the
most two-base hits, 40. Buffalo
won team batting honors with a
mark of .314.
The Washington times., 1931-01-19

Earl Clark's kid brother, Tom,
today is the answer to Clark
Griffith's prayer for a right hand
hitting outfielder.
When Earl was Washington
sandlotter several years ago Griff
passed him up. But, an old fox
as always, he doesn't intend be-
ing fooled a second time. ,-
Earl walked into the Washing
ton clubs offices, by appoint
ment, with Brother Tom yesters
day. In trice the kid brother
was signed up and holding a
1881 contract.
Only 19
The chances are, Griffith says,
that Tom will be optioned out to
the reorganized Eastern League,
possibly to Richmond or Norfolk.
Though only 10, young Clark
has already had three filings in
organized baseball. After max
ing good in each instance the
league disbanded.
A few years ago Tom signed
with Richmond of the now de-
The Washington times., 1931-01-19
YALE QUINTET
PROMISING

NEW YORK, Jan. 19.-Yale
stands a great chance to advance
in the Eastern intercollegiate
Basketball League race this week.
A victory over the Penn quintet
tomorrow night will bring the
Elimen on the heels of Columbia,
setting the pace in the loop. At
present YaA and Dartmouth are
in a deadlock for the runner-up
position.
Three players are tied for the
lead in the individual scoring
race with % points each.
They are Patterson of Yale, Nc
Coy of Columbia, and Murphy of
Cornell.
The Washington times., 1931-01-19
BEATEN ONLY
ONCE LAST
SEASON
By TOM THORP

MIAMI, Fla, Jan. 19.-Win
George D. Widener's jamestown,
juvenile champion of the last sea-
son, meet the fate of st. James,
his famous sire, as a 3-year-old?
This is a question many turf
authorities are asking themselves
today. 1t is likely to have big
influence upon the awarding of
the 3-year-old title.
Many Pick jamestown
The famous son of st. James
Mile. Dazie is being picked at the
present time as the most likely of
the twinkling stars of the last
season to shine with unsurpassed
brilliancy during the present
year.
st. James was one Of the
most unfortunate 3-year-Olds of
American turf history. The IA
nous son of Ambassador 4th-
BObOlink failed as q 3-year-Old
after winning the juvenile title.
Bad underpinning caused his re-
tirement to stud duty.
The great stallion has sired
such stars as War Saint, st.
Prisca, Curtesy and jamestown.
The latter is by far his greatest
son.
jamestown raced seven times
last season, his only defeat being
in the running of the rich Hope
full Stakes. The Widener colt
attempted to concede Is pourNs
to the late Clifford A. Cochrane's
Epithet, son Of Epinard--Fairy
Wand. The result was am ex-
pected defeat by half a length.
Only Blemish on Record
This only blemish on James
towns record was erased in the
running of the Belmont Park
Futurity two weeks later, James
town beating Epithet by m<>>T
lengths in winning the richest of
all American turf classics in the
sparkling time of 1:21 for the
short seven furlongs of the IA
nous course.
In the latter event James
town proved his right to the
juvenile title by defeating Equi-
pOiSe, Mate, POlydOr, Baba
Kenny, Novelist, Sun Meadow,
Anchors Aweigh, OrmeSby,
RiSque, Dunstan, Ladder, Sir
Ashley and Barometer.
jamestown made his racing
debut in a maiden test at Bel
mont Park on June 80. He
showed exceptional ability in this
performance, covering the five
fl longs in 1:04 As. Finishing
be lind him were some of the
best juvenile prospects of the
season, Pony McAtee had to ride
out his star racer to keep him
in front.
The Washington times., 1931-01-19
WRESTLING RICHES

Jim Londos, heavyweight wrest-
ling champion whose real name
is Chris Theopolis, has been &C.
tive in the mat sport for fifteen
years and his. earnings during
that time have made him one of
the richest men in that game.
The Washington times., 1931-01-19
Ruth Is 81 Pounds
Lighter Than He
Was in 1925

NEW YORK, Jan. 19.-Here's
the Babes record showing his
measurements at the time he
took his first workout on De-
cember 10, 1925, the figures
when he started this year on
January 1, present figures, and
what he expects by February 10
when he starts South.
The Washington times., 1931-01-19
ETHERIDGE

Princess Slim. Watauga. My Marie.
Princess Tell. My Sweets, All Girls.
Gay Don, Fudge, Surpass.
StrOngheart,' Dixie Lad, Thistle Fyrn.
DUELIST, Aimee Goldsmith, Torch.
Herendeen, Play Ball, sincerely.
Black Thunder, Prince Pat, Spurrier.
The Washington times., 1931-01-19
TRACKMAN

RDIcess CHmeIla. My Marie, Watamga.
INess Tell. Brighton. My Sweets.
Fudge. Surpass, Gay Don.
DIXIE LAD, StrOngheart, Dress Ship.
Duelist. Aimee Goldsmith, Torch.
Play Ball. Herendeen. Peter.
Black Thunder, Peter Dixon, Col.
Crump.
The Washington times., 1931-01-19
HUGE FIGURES

It is estimated that America
has about $1,3OO,0OO,OO0 invested
in golf courses and that a total
of $1,112, 100000 is expended an
nually by players on private and
public links.
The Washington times., 1931-01-19
Electrical Bowling
League

w Ii w L
Nat. Electr'l. 81 s Doub'day-Hill. % %
Cen. Arma. l 81 11Stone & Web. 90 2S
Electric Bat. 80 IGOR. Evans&B. 20 rs
Creel Bros go. 81 17lElec. Contrs.. 20 IS
f. B. Warren % 17IRusselI Hayes Is 20
Pot. Ell. Pow. 2S 20 Cen. Armat. is 80
B'n'g PEPCO rs 2OIGraybar Elec.. IL 81
West. Elec. 27 p General Elec.. ~
RECORDS
High team game-Potomac Electric
Power, 595. High team set-Central
Armature Works No. l, 1885 High
individual game. Loveless. 15S. High
individual set-Mayo, 394. High indi-
vidual average-Wolstenholm 114-19.
High strikes-Mayo, 80. High spares
Wolstenhokne. 100. High weekly game
80 &0SslesR. t6aS
The Washington times., 1931-01-19
PURCHASE

Dress Doll. Princess slim, WatauRa.
Jack Murphy, Princess Tell, Wigrose.
Fudge, SurpasS, TarZan.
Dixie Lad, StrOngheart, Blot.
Duelist Torch, Aimee Goldsmith.
HERENDEEN, Play Ball, Mary
EIOise.
Black Thunder, spurrier, Old Kid.
Kid.
The Washington times., 1931-01-19
WALSH

Dress Doll, Watauga, Princess Slim.
Princess Tell, WigrOse, Jack Murphy.
Fudge, Surpass, TarZan.
Dixie Lad, Thistle Fyrn, Blot.
Duellst, Aimee Goldsmith, Torch.
Herendeen, Peter, Play Ball.
OLD KID, Black Thunder, Spurrler.
The Washington times., 1931-01-19
that the clubs he played with
went on the blink"

went on the blink"
Earl and Tom once performed
with the same sandlot club, the
Northern A. C. Earl graduated
from that team to Richmond, of
the Virginia League. He was
later sold by Richmond to the
Boston Braves at a reported $15,-
900 consideration.
Tell your friends about the ease of
locating apartment vacancies through
the classified rental columns.
The Washington times., 1931-01-19
CARMAC

Dress Doll, Obstinate Girl, Watauga.
Jack Murphy, Amour, WigrOse.
FUDGE. Surpass, Camp Parole.
StrOngheart. Thistle Fyrn, Dress Ship
Duelist, Torch, Aimee Goldsmith.
Bourbon Maid. Herendeen. Sincerely.
Spurrier. Flying Princess, Col. Crump.
The Washington times., 1931-01-19
MILTON

Watauga, Princess Camelia, Dress
Doll.
Princess Tell, Brighton, lack Murphy,
FUDGE, SUrpass, Tarzan.
Dress Ship. Thistle Fyrn, StrOnEheart.
Duelist, Aimee Goldsmith, Torch.
Herendeen. Play Ball, Peter.
Black Thunder, Prince Pat, Col.
Crump.
The Washington times., 1931-01-19
ENCASES

Princess Camelia, Watauga, My Marie.
Princess Tell, Brighton, My Sweets.
Fudge, Surpass, Gay. DON.
DIXIE LAD, StFengheart, Dress Shin
Duelist, Aimee Goldsmith, Torch.
Play Ball, Herendeen, Bourbon Maid,
Black Thunder, Col. Crump. Peter
Dixon.