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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-06
SURVEY OF TRAFFIC
WILL BEGIN FRIDAY
Bureau of Public Roads Plan
Includes missionaries
and Vehicle Count.

Dressed in olive-drab uniforms and
equipped With flags and signs to inform
the public of their purpose, a number
of traffic recorders of the Bureau OF
Public Roads will take up their stations
at designated points on the highways in
the vicinity " the Capitol, beginning
Friday morning at O'Clock. to start
their check o' the ebb and flow of
traffic on the principal approaches to
the city. They will BE- on the Job for
o complete year. until. Sept mber. 1882.
Most of their work will be done with
out interlupting traffic, 1t was explained
but from time to time they will stop
vehicles and distriblta franked mailing
cards with simple qJsSt!onS which driv-
ers of the vehicles\ are requested to
answer.
The Bureau Of Publk Roads thus will
carry out its carefully planned survey
of the traffic situation around this
city, with a view to making recon-
rendations based on the,eventual find
ings.
In charge of Thomas n Macdonald,
chief of the Bureau of Alblic Roads
of the Agriculture Department, the sur
vey plans to obtain information in re-
gard to the origin and destination of
vehicles using the highways. Nthe State
of registration, purpose Of the trip,
whether for business or pleasure, and
other information
Information obtained by the record
erS will permit highway authorizes of
the District and adjacent Stst6 ard
counties to estimate the relati'e traf-
fic Importance of the various approach
arteries and to agree upon a pl9wam
of highway improvement which VII in
sure adequate facilities for increased
future traffic.
More than $50 traffic counting TIA
tons have been selected. and Mr.. MIC
Donald expects the number of veh;cas
counted at these stations to run inc
the millions. The stations will not all b,
manned at the same time, but will be
occupied at regular intervals according
to carefully arranged schedule. de-
signed to furnish the maximum of in
formation at a minimum of cost.
Officially cooperating in the survey
will be the National Capital Park anc
Planning Commission, the District o.
Columbia: the State Roads Commits
sion of Maryland. the State Highway
Commission of Virginia, the Maryland
National Capital Park and Planning
Commission. the City of Alexandria
the Counties of Arlington and Fairfax
Va, and the Counties of PRINCE George.
and Montgomery, Md.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-06
DENY IMPORTERS
BODY FOUND AT SEA
Drowning Victim Identified as
Brooklyn Man-Fujimura
Still Missing
By the Associated Press.


NEW YORK. September 5.-A claim
of fishing boat skipper that body
he had found and turned over to the
Coast Guard was that of Hisashi Full
mura. missing Japanese importer. was
disputed tonight by police. who said it
positively was not the body of Fuiimura
officers at a Queens police station.
10 whom the body was delivered. said
it was identified the next day as that
of Brooklyn laborer
A letter received today by James J.
Mahoney Of Gov. Roosevelt's Office from
Capt. Charles w. Mason of Port Mon
mouth, N. j., read:
Il picked up body supposed to be
Hisashi Fujimura off Ambrose Light
ship September l. Returned same to
Coast Guard boat which reports at
New York. Expect to receive reward.
which was reduced from s25 5000 to
$4,000"
Coast Guard officials sent radio mes
sages to all their craft asking if an un-
identified body had been turned over
to them. An hour later a reply was
received from Patrol Boat 223 telling
how Capt. Mason had found a body in
the ocean 2 miles off Rockaway Point.
They described 1t as that of a tall.
heavy-set man of light complexion who
had been dressed in red bathing trunks.
NORWALK. Conn. September 5 Up.
Mrs. Hiasahi Fujimura today petit
toned the Probate Court to appoint a
trustee for the estate of her husband
wealthy Japanese importer who disap-
peared last month while returning from
cruise to Halifax.
Judge Henry w. Gregory set Septem-
Der 10 as the date for hearing.
Business associates of the missing i'm
porter estimated his estate totaled be-
tween 100000 and $4,000, 900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-06
EDITORS PROTEST u. S.
PRINTING ENVELOPES
Growing Competition Serious for
Country Weeklies and Job
Plants Is Claim.

By the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, September 5.-The Ex-
ecutive Committee of the National Edi-
torial Association today entered pro-
test against Government printing of
stamped, self-addressed envelopes
President Lea M. Nichols. Bristol.
Okla. of the association said. Most
country weeklies run job printing
plants and for many years have felt
the growing competition of the Post
Office"
The Executive Committee announced
plans for absorption of State press as
sociations into a national organization
through consolidation of various State
press groups with the National Edi-
torial Association. Nichols said event.
ually about 1000 weekly and 1000
daily newspapers might become men,
bers of the proposed merged organiza-
ton
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-06
FOUR-STORY PLUNGE
CAUSES SERIOUS INJURY
Tasker Holmes, Colored, Had Been
Sitting in Window, Police
Are Informed.

Tasker Holmes, colored. was seriously
injured last night, when he fell or
jumped from window on the fourth
floor of an apartment house at 1915
Eighteenth street.
Mrs. Alma Carter, colored occupant
of fourth-floor apartment. told police
Holmes was sitting on the sill of a
hall window when she returned home.
He was intoxicated, she added.
Plunging from the window, Holmes,
who is about 35 and lives at 931 Flor
ida avenue, struck an iron grating out
side third-story window, hit the roof
of porch on the first floor and landed
on the steps in front of the building
Passersby heard his body crash into
the porch roof and saw him strike the
steps. One of them-Jimmie James,
colored, 2901 Georgia avenue-took him
to Emergency Hospital.
Physicians were unable to determine
the extent of Holmes injuries, but they
said he was badly crushed Headquar-
tiers detectives Immediately began an
investigation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-06
3 BROTHERS OF BRIDE
OFFICIATE AT WEDDING
Priests Make Sister at Cumberland
Wife of Vincent Becker
of Same Town.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CUMBERLAND. Md, September s.
Three brothers of the bride, Capuchin
priests in the Roman Catholic church,
ofhciated at the marriage of Miss Mar
garet Agnes Brookman. daughter of the
late Frank j. and Margaret Brookman,
to Vincent Becker. son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Casper Becker. Hanover street. The
service took place at SIS. Peter and
Paul Church. Rev. Felician Brookman
was celebrant of the solemn nuptial
mass: Rev Bertrand Brookman. deacon
and Rev. Lambert Brookman. sub-dea-
con. The attendants were Miss Doro-
thy Wallace and Lawrence Becker
During the mass Miss Margaret Wal
lace was soloist.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-06
CONDU|TS|N ROADS
SOUGHT FOR TREES
New Method of Installation
Urged to Protect Roots
Damaged by Mains.

Installation of conduits and mains
and other underground construction In
street roadways instead of near the
curb line, as a means Of protecting the
roots OF Washington's shade trees, Is
recommended by Clifford L. Lanham,
superintendent of trees and parkings.
in his annual report to the District
Commissioners, released yesterday at the
District Building.
Mr.. Lanham complained that already
street Improvements and underground
construction have wrought "inestimable
damage" to some of the most beautiful
trees. Roots are sacrificed in the re-
setting OF curbs,' he said. but I do
not see how this can be remedied un-
less the roadway is narrowed or the curb
left out in front Of the trees This has
been done in one or two instances.
Inc report also contains an elabo-
rate defense Of the departments prac-
tice of not repla cling certain trees in
existing lines wh-n they die or are
removed for various causes. The chief
reason given for not replacing the
trses Is that come are too closely spaced
and cause excessive shade
The statistical section of the report
shows there were 1856 trees planted
during the course of the year. 267l of
them along new streets The depart
ment spent $2660375 in this work. A
total Of 2,849 trees were removed for
various causes. principally because they
were decayed and dangerous. The Fort
Dupont and Poplar Point nurseries pro-
duced enough young trees to carry the
entire planting program.
The department spent Sl2,0262i N
trimming l0.963 trees and s3.7l6.65 in
spraying 1884 trees. 1t also engaged
in other work, such as trimming the
weeds on public parkings cultivating
young trees on the streets during the
first four or five years of their growth.
granting permits affecting the grades
OF terraces in residential sections. tres
surgery and removal of tree boxes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-06
TEACHER PERSONNEL
4 IS NAMED IN HOWARD
County Schools Are Schudeled to
Open Tuesday,. W. Mumford
Heads Lisbon High.
Special Dispatch 70 The Star.

Special Dispatch TO The Star.
MOUNT AIRY. Nd, September s.
Appointments OF teachers for the 1881
80 school year in Howard County have
been announced, and the following have
been named in Lisbon district: Lisbon
High School, j. Wesley Mumford. prin-
cipal; Miss Leota " Kolb. English:
Miss Thelma r. Cross. history; Ken
meth Ramsburg, agriculture.
Two-teacher schools-Lisbon. Nettie
B. Kimberlin. grades four. five, six,
seven; E. Pearl MERCER, grades one,
two, three: Long Corner, Sarah c. Null
link. principal; Marguerite Dornheim,
assistant: Florence. Viola Colt, prin-
cipal; Mildred Beauchamp, assistant.
One-teacher schools-Poplar Springs.
Mrs Katherine c. Fleming; Daisy, Miss
Ruth Farier
Public schools OF Howard County open
next Tuesday, one day later than those
of Carroll.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-06
AIR LINE SETS RECORD
WITH SOB PASSENGERS
Planes Flying Between Gotham
and Washington in Day Make
Over IS Hops.

All available records were shattered
yesterday when Ludington Line air
planes carried SOB passengers between
New York and Washington in 65 sched-
uled and number of non-scheduled
flights for the accommodation of the
holiday throngs. The nearest approach
was made last Memorial day, when 373
passengers were transported by the
Ludington planes.
On September l the Ludington Line
started its second year of airplane
operation. During the first year its
planes carried 5000 passengers a dis
lance of ,523 GAO miles between WASH
ington and New York Ninety-flve per
cent of all scheduled flights were COM
pleted, the remaining ones being can
celed due to weather conditions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-06
SPANISH WAR VETS
CONVENE MONDAY
Host In New Orleans Revive
Memories of San Juan
and Manila.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW ORLEANS, September 5.-The
tramping feet of host that "remem-
bered the Maine" in '98 echoed in New
Orleans today as the vanguard of dele
gates to the thirty-third National Con-
vention of the United Spanish War
Veterans came to the city to swap
yarns Of San Juan Hill and Manila
Bay.
Blaring bands and informal fun
marked the arrival Of the veterans,
who on Monday will open four days
Of business sessions.
Among today's arrivals was c. r.
Judd Los Angeles, supreme gu gu
grandissimo Of the MiStic Order of the
Serpent, fun making circle of the vet
Grams. He was greeted by a delega-
ton of members from other sections
wearing weird nose rings and the ira
ditional grass skirt Of the tropical
dancer.
Edward S. Matthias Of Columbus
Ohio, Chief Justice Of the Ohio Su-
preme Court and commander in chief
Of the United Spanish War Veterans
will arrive tomorrow and will be
escorted into the city by the United
States Marine Band.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-06
b. S. COTTON FORECAST
IS EAGERLY AWAITED
Estimates to Be Issued Tuesday
August Figure, 15,5S4,OOO
lales. Caused Drop.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
The htercst of the cotton world has
turned enporarily from relief plans
70 tne medet brick building, where the
GoVeInmeats production estimate on
the staple VIII be issued Tuesday.
The August estimate of l5,5S4,Oo0
bales, the highest since 1926, caused
price declines raging from Sc to $3.50
pale The stable has not regained
its financial heslh
Even the maximum private estimates
Of the crop had cen approximatelv
100000 bales less han the Govern
ments. Adding inteisity to the shock
was the acreage forecast of July /.
This placed the numer of acres in
cotton at 4l,49l 600. a eduction of 10
per cent over the previoS wear.
Private forecast buteak have done
considerable revising upwad sincelAu-
gust. On an average. they tx the crop
at a little more than 1t,ooGOOO bales.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-06
MATTHIAS CHURCH PASTOR
Welded AT MARTINSBURG
Rev. Charles ]. Mccarthy Married
to Miss Mary Hollen Dunkle
of Circleville, W. Va.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star
MARTINSBURG, w Va. September
5.-The Rev. Charles Joseph Mccarthy
of Dayton. Va, United Brethren pastor
at Matthias, Hardy County, w. Va. and
Miss Mary Hollen Dunkle. Circleville,
w. Va, were married at First U. B.
parsonage here August Is by the Rev.
DR.. w. B. Hovermale, superintendent of
Virginia w. B. Conference, it is an
nounced. The bride is a graduate of
Shenandoah College at Dayton, Va. and
has taught in West Virginia schools for
several years. She IS a daughter of
w. S. Dunkle, superintendent of schools
in Pendleton County for some years.
The groom has been head of the Latin
Department at Shenandoah College I'M
til taking on the Matthias pastorate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-06

Strong arm methods for Kidding Crit
fifth Stadium of the "sorehead" fan have
often occurred to the loyal rooter, but
Edward Oliver conceived the idea yes
terday which accomplished the desired
end with neatness and dispatch and left
everybody happy.
The first game was drawing near the
halfway mark and while the Yankees
had a commanding lead, no real fan
would have admitted they had 1t sewed
up divers neighbor had been casting
aspersions on Pitcher Fischer's hurting
ability, and as for Manager johnson and
Short Stop Cronin. they both were ter
rible" Oliver. loyal fan, was fast be-
coming fed. up with the talk and. be-
sides. the man was yelling in his ear.
viii you," began Oliver, addressing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-06
CAPITAL FAN PAYS "SORE-HEAD"
AT BALL PARK TO LEAVE GAME
Exasperated Spectator Dumps Pocket Cash on Man to
Silence "Razzing" of Washington Team.

the irate one, either shut up or get
out?"
Nope" answered the other, II paid
my money just as you and the other
people did"
How much did you pay?" Oliver
asked.
This is a reserved seat, but I paid
only ST."
Oliver delved into q pocket and
brought out a handful of silver. He
gave it a glance and then dumped 1t
into the others lap.
Now get out" he ordered.
The other with a satisfied grin took
the money and strolled toward the near
est exit Oliver adjusted himself in his
seat once more and watched the game
in peace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-06
DR.. JOHNSON RETURNS

NEW YORK. September S tF.-Dr.
Robert Underwood johnson. author.
diplomat and director of the Hall of
Fame of New York University. arrived
today on the liner France. Dr., john
son, who attended the unwilling Of the
statue of Woodrow Wilson in Posnan,
Poland, said that Europe has not the
slightest idea of making war
The name of Ignace Paderewski Is
on the lips Of every one In Poland, Dr.
johnson said. and he Is the great hero
Of the country today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-06
"SPEAKEASY" PICKETED.

Police yesterday afternoon began
picketing a suspected "speakeasy" on
Aeventh street near E.
Policeman L. Mckinney of the first
preinct began checking the number of
persas entering and leaving the place,
with sarticular attention being given
the coalition of the visitors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-06
GEORGIA AVENUE PLEE
CLOSED BY paddock
Justice Let's Issues Injunction
Upon Policeman's Rum 4
Complaint.

A temporary paddock" injunction
was granted yesterday by Justice F. D
Let's of the District Supreme Court on
the application of United States At
torney Leo A. Rover and Assistant
United States Attorney John B
Williams against the two-story frame
dwelling at OSLO Georgia avenue. The
place is occupied by Roy Foster, alias
Tony. as the tenant, and is owned by
Mamie Foster
Aff1davits of Richard o. Bankert
William S. Smoot. Richard F. Felber
and Elmer F. Lewis, policemen, accom-
panied the application for the paddock
They reported purchases of liquor
there dating back to october 81, 1890
and raid September 3 when, it is
claimed, 131 bottles of beer and a half
pint of alleged whisky was found.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-06
Bow Robber Surrenders.

CHICAGO. September pa youth
who gave his name as Irwin Wrubel, 49,
of 1874 Quincy street, Detroit, and
said his conscience bothered him. sur
rendered to Chicago police tonight. He
said that he and companion robbed a
Detroit grocery store of $3.50 last Feb
ruary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-06
CRUISE ARRANGED.

ElrS of Entertainments for I'm
euployed Fund Tomorrow.
The est of a series of entertainments
designeoto raise $4,000 for unemploy-
ment reef this Winter will be held
tomorrow night by Columbia Lodge, No.
ia, International Association of Ma
cilinists.
The entertainment will be in the form
OF moonigh cruise aboard the steam
er City OF Washington, according to
an announcempt yesterday by Arthur
Wharton presinnt Of the organization.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-06
CATHOLICS BAN VIOLENCE
Archbishop at Guadalajara Warns
Against Misguidance.

GAUDALAJARA, Mexico, September
GP)-The Archbishop Francisco Oroz-
co y JimeneZ warned Catholics in Mex
leo today not to be misguided by per-
sons seeking to instigate uprisings in
the name OF the Catholic church"
The church's mission. he said, in a
circular to the people of his diocese, is
''one of peace and he added that he
vas resolved not to interfere in politi-
cal matters. Pope Plus XI and himself,
he said, disapproved of violence and he
counselled Catholics to obey civil au-
thorities. declaring that agitators pre-
tending to be agents Of the church" are
imposterS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-06
CANADA ADDS HOLIDAY
Thanksgiving to Be Observed
Throughout Country.

throughout Country.
OTTAWA. September (P).-Tranks-
giving day will be celebrated in Canda
this year october II. Official announce
ment of the passing of an order-in-
council to this effect was made this
morning.
Fixing of the day by order-in-coun-
Gil for the observance of Thanksgiving
day separate from Armistice day-or
what is now known as Remembrance
day under bill passed at the last ses-
sion Of Parliament-iS a departure from
the former practice. While remem-
brance will be commemorated each year
on November II, the separate day for
observance of Thanksgiving will be fixed
each year by order-in-council.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-06
Crash Kills Reporters Wife.

ST. LOUIS. September S R).-Mrs.
Roxie Brundidge, So. wife Of Harry T.
Brundidge. well known reporter on the
staff Of the St Louis Star. was killed in
an automobile collision this afternoon
near here. Brundidge. who was In the
ear, was cut and bruised.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-06
U. S. WOMAN HONORED.
Wife of Nicaragua Minister Deco
rated for Relief Work.

MANAGUA. Nicaragua. September
S (P).-Mrs. G. A. Hanna, wife of the
United States Minister to Nicaragua
was decorated today by the City of
Managua for her helpful work in the
days following the earthquake Of
March 81.
She was presented with a diamond
studded gold medal by Sonora Somoza,
wife of Anstacio Somoza, assistant sec
rotary of foreign relations, and Vice
President Enoc Aguado of Nicaragua
delivered an address of appreciation of
her work
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-06
ROBBED OF AUTOMOBILE

Two Bandits Take Car and Cash,
Victim Reports.
Norris A. Barron, 1918 N street, was
robbed of his automobile and $l70 by
two masked men who confronted him
in an alley in the 1900 block OF r
street last night. according to police.
Norris told police he was approached
by the young men, both of whom brand
ished pistols, and commanded to get
out of his parked car. After enptying
his pockets, he said they drove away.
Police of the third precinct were fur
,nished description of the men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-06
POLICE SEEK LOST BOY
Visiting S-Year-Old Lost From
Mother at Smithsonian.

Police last night were seeking Lee
Steele, 8-year-old boy, reported lost
from his mother, Mrs. Ellen Steele, of
East Riverdale, Md, in the Smithsonian
Institution grounds yesterday afternoon.
They had not succeeded in Locating him
early this morning
The boy is described as having light
hair. blue eyes and of medium size for
his age. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-10
PAR PROVES ELUSIVE
IN GLENS FALLS OPEN
H. Ciuci Leads With IA for SO
Holes, With Golden Second.
All-Stars Survive.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
GLENS FALLS, N. Y, September 10
old Man Par. who displays the round
figure Of 10 at the GlenS Falls Country
Club, proved a tough customer in the
first two rounds for the professional
golfers who are tuning up their strokes
for the national pro championship by
chasing the $1,000 first prize money In
the annual Glens Falls open Tourna-
ment But none of the stars failed tc
come within the qualifying limit of 1f
strokes.
Henry Ciuci, little Hartford, Conn
pro, was the only player to beat 10
Turning in q round of SO for the second
10, Ciuci led the qualifiers with q total
of 142 for yesterdays 36 holes. A stroke
behind him came John Golden Of Moro
ton, Conn. Billy Burke, the national
open champion, from Greenwich, Conn
tied for third place at IA with Willie
MacFarlane Of TuckAhoe, N. Y, and
Macdonald Smith Of Great Neck, N. Y.
The days three par-equaling rounds
were credited to Golden, Burke and
Smith
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-10
SEPTEMBER MORN
CUP NOW IS STAKE
Other Trophy Competitions
to F0II0W-Dates Set for
Club Title Events.
BY WALTER r. McCALLUM.

Golf Association of the
Chevy Chase Club got away
to flying start today with
the scheduled first round in the
initial match play event of the
season-the competition for the
September Morn Cup. This cup
being played for by older players
has no connection with the paint
Ing Of the same name.
The appellation simply is a facetious
one plastered on the tourney by the
Golf Committee.
Here are the drawings for the first
round of match play in the tourney:
Col. H. M. Morrow Q0) VS.. DR.. G.
Brown Miller 90: Capt. E. S. Kellogg
Old VS.. DR.. r. w. Baker Cd; Admiral