davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-25
STREET EXTENSION
SUITS ARE FILED
Action Taken to Condemn
Lands Needed to Make
improvements.

The District Commissioners today
filed suits in District Supreme Court
for the condemnation of land for several
street widening and extension projects
One of the suits calls for the WIDEN
ing from 80 to 80 feet Of Blair road
between Underwood street and North
Dakota avenue. Not only will the street
be Widened, but several sharp turns and
curves in it will be smoothed out, fol-
lowing the Districts acquisition OF
property under this proceeding.
Street Extensions Planned.
The same suit also asks condemnation
of land for the extension Of Kansas
avenue from Nicholson street to the
tracks of the Metropolitan Branch of
the Baltimore g. Ohio Railroad; of
North Dakota avenue from Peabody
street to Sligo Mill road; of Quacken-
hos street from Kansas road to Blair
road and of Oglethorpe street through
parcels 114-6, 114-7. 1t also calls for
the widening of North Capitol street
slightly, between Mcdonald place and
Sligo Mill road.
The extension of Kansas avenue and
Quackenbos street. which, according to
the plat filed, came together at the
B. a. o. Railroad tracks, is intended
to prevent the construction of any
building on the lines of the projected
streets In future, as 1t Is intended ulti-
mately to build some kind Of a grade
separation at this point when traffic
becomes too much for the grade Separa-
ton at Van Buren, street. There is no
immediate work in prospect at the point,
however.
Act on Idaho Avenue.
The other proceeding filed today calls
for the extension of Idaho avenue be-
tween Rodman and Tilden streets
Thirty-seventh street between Quebec
and Upton streets, and Tilden street
between Wisconsin avenue and Reno
road. The same proceeding also asks
for a slight widening of Reno road
through one of the parcels, No. 1875
for the sole purpose Of obtaining @
smoother line for the road.
Assistant Corporation Counsel Wal
ter l.. Fowler represents the District In
both suits.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-25
OSCAR AND THOSE HE BEGOT
DON WHITE COATS FOR SPRING
But New Apparel of District Building Cockroach Family
Will Be their Last, It's Sodium FIourde

Some were slightly cream colored.
Others were snowy white.
Reporters frantically called for the
superintendent Of the building, e. P.
Brooke, and demanded an explanation
Of this phenomenon-these phenomena.
M. Brooke cast his experienced eye
over the new Spring finery.
Its sodium flouride," he pronounced.
Sodium what?"
Sodium fouride," he repeated, very
positively Its recommended by the
Department Of Agriculture. Perfectly
harmless to humans, but absolutely
deadly to insects"
do you mean 1t kills them?"
''It certainly does"
But they are not dead
mot yet, but wait and see."
The reporters are waiting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-25
PERGLER MUST QUIT
CZECH PARLIAME NT
Mandate Cancelled by Court on
Ground He Is American
Citizen.

The parliamentary mandate OF
Charles Pergler, former Czechoslovak-
ian Minister 10 the United States and
now dean of the National University
School of Economics and Government
of this city, yesterday was cancelled
by a Czechoslovakian court on the
ground that he is an American citizen,
according to an Associated Press dis
patch. The cancellation OF his parlia-
mentary mandate is interpreted as
meaning that Mr.. Pergler must re-
linquish his seat in the Czechoslovak-
ian Parliament
Mr. Pergler, it Is pointed out. came
to the United States in 1906 and be-
came a naturalized citizen. his citizen
ship never having been revoked In
1918 he met and became the secretary
of President Masaryk of Czechoslovakia
Later he was named Minister TO Wash
1ngton and then TO Toxic. He became
a political opponent of President Ma
saryk after being recalled from Toxic
and was soon afterward elected 10
Parliament
Mr.. Pergler resides at 5000 Connect
cut avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-25
.HOLD-UP SUSPECTS
WAIVE HEARING
Two Accused in Bethesda Robbery
Held for Jury in $4,000
Bond.
Special Dispatch to The Star.


ROCKVILLE, Md, February Us
Through their attorney, former States
Attorney Robert B. Peter jr., two OF
the four youths arrested in connection
with the hold-up and robbery of the
Bethesda Pharmacy. at Bethesda. the
night of February 10 waived prelimi-
nary hearings in the Police Court here
yesterday
They were william A. Steelman, 20
Of the 1900 block of Thirtieth street
Washington, and Charles Elmo Adkins
IS, of the 4400 block of Conduit road
D. c. Judge Charles w. Woodward
fixed bond at $4,000 in each case, which
neither was able to furnish
The others, charged with completely
in the affair, are Jimmett Gold O'Bri-
ant. 10. and Willie E. Wigs, 20, botf
of the 5000 block of N street, Washing.
ton. who are also expected to waive
preliminary hearings. All four are tr
jail here.
The hold-up netted the perpetrators
about $40. Wigs was arrested by coun-
ty police soon afterward, but the other;
got away, only to be apprehended ir
Washington on information furnished
by Wigs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-25

Oscar. the pet cockroach in the Dis
trict Building press room, put on a
white coat today and marched forth
for his mornings crumbs arrayed as
Solomon in all his glory. Gray-headed
District Building reporters, who have
watched Oscar grow from an infini-
tesimal mite to a fine outstanding in
sect with the longest pair of whiskers
In the building, were aghast. That is
to say, they could not believe their eyes.
Was this a sign of the approach Of
Spring or of somthing else?
Presently Flora, Oscars wife, and
some of his sturdy family OF IS 900
young cockroaches also put in their
appearances Each had on a white
suit. Some Of the suits were speckled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-25
MOTOR TRUCK SERVICE
CHARTERED NEARBY
Freight Line to Run From Rich
mond to Culpeper, With No
intermediate Stops.
snecial Dispatcb to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
RICHMOND, Va, February 25.-The
Mccoy Transportation Co. has been au-
thorized by the State Corporation Com
mission to operate a freight motor We
hicle service between Richmond and
Culpeper with the proviso, however,
that no local service shall be rendered
between Richmond and FrederickS-
burg or intermediate points.
Application of the company to oper-
ate a similar service between Culpeper
and Luray has been denied.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-25
n 4 Al. JESSE B. K. LEE. who, as

a n Al. JESSE B. K. LEE, who, as
M a 16-year- boy, saw the
wv corner stone of the old Wash
1 L ington Light Infantry Armory
laid Al years ago. was present
today when the stone was opened and
its contents we're turned over to the
District National Guard.
The building, which also housed a
theater-first known as Albaugh's and
later as Polls, at Fifteenth street and
Pennsylvania avenue-waS built in
1884, and the corner stone was laid
May 18 of that year. Because Of his
age, Mai. Lee was not a member of
the Light Infantry at that time, but
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-25
Couple Married SO Years.

WESTERNPORT. Md, February Is
Especially In honor Of the sixty-second
anniversary Of their marriage, Mr.. and
Mrs. David Evans were rendered a sur
prise reception by two Of their daugh-
tiers, Mrs. Austin Ward and Mrs.
Thompson Metcalfe. Besides numer-
Gus relatives, many friends attended the
event. Mr.. Evans is "a years old and
Mrs. Evans 70.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-25
Naval officer Assigned.

Capt. Walter Browne Woodson, u.
S. N, will soon relieve Comdr. Harrison
e. Knauss as assistant to the Judge
advocate general of the Navy, Rear
Admiral David F. Sellers. The new
orders for Comdr. Knauss have not
been published. Capt. Woodson Is at
present chief of staff of the destroyer
squadrons Of the scouting fleet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-25
Child's Body Found in Trash.

Finding of the dead body of male
child on a dump near Rosslyn. Va, yes
terday afternoon was reported to police
Of the seventh precinct by Roosevelt
Tanner and Kimmie Hinton, both col
ored.
The body was taken to the seventh
precinct station, and an autopsy will
be performed at the morgue for the
purpose of determining If a crime had
been committed in connection with the
child'S death.
The colored men said they took the
body to the dump with quantity Of
trash from the rear Of house.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-25

attended the ceremony with his uncle
William F. Sinnott, who was a member
The zinc box removed from the stone
contained postal guide, several old
newspapers and silk badges worn by
members of the Light Infantry. Only
the badges were in a good state OF
preservation. The papers were dated
May 13, 1884.
Attending were Maj. Gen. Anton
Stephan, commander of the District
National Guard; Col John S. Upham
adjutant general of the organization;
Lieut.. Col P. G. hewitt, Capt E. w. zea
and Maj. Lee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-25
Girl Scout Meeting Saturday.

CUMBERLAND, Md, February %
Especially "A Girl Scout conference will
be held In Emmanuel Episcopal Parish
House here Saturday. Scout leaders
and their assistants, troop committees.
community committees and Scout coun-
ellis will participate. Members are ex-
pected from Winchester, Va; Union
town. Pa; Hagerstown. GrantSVille,
Frostburg, Midland and Oakland, Nd.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-25
MRS. STEVENS BURIED
Widow of Army Major Inferred in
Arlington Cemetery.

Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah
Goldsborough Magruder Stevens, who
died Monday at her home, 1406 Twenty
ninth street, were conducted at the res
idence this afternoon. Interment was in
Arlington Cemetery. Honorary pail
bearers were:
Representative T. Alan Goldsborough
of Maryland. DR.. Robert S. BeaIe, An
thony C. Addison, John w. Davidge,
Gen. Henry T. Allen and Frederick M.
Bradley.
Mrs. Stevens was the widow of Mai.
Pierre c. Stevens, U. S. A.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-25
LEGION ASKS VOTE
Overriding VETO
Appeals to Congress for Ac-
ton on BonuS-JohnSon
Sees 1t Harmful.

With presidential veto expected
today or tomorrow to the veterans
loan bill, the American Legion last
night formally requested each member
of the House and Senate to override
the proposed action.
From Chairman Johnson of the
House Veterans Committee meantime
came new attack upon the measure
as one that, would do greater injury
to more veterans than any legislation
enacted in all history"
President Hoover has intimated he
would take action upon the bill today
or, at latest, tomorrow, and that it
would be returned Immediately to the
Capitol. Congress by its former votes
has given notice it probably would ig-
more the presidential disapproval.
O'NeiI Speaks for Bill.
Ralph T. O'Neil, national commander
of the American Legion. in his letter
to individual Congressman last night,
asked for re-enactment on the ground
that the loan not only would not
place a financial burden upon this
country" but would fall well within
the already appropriated veterans re-
serve fund, aggregating nearly $780,
100000
1T is our estimate, based upon the
facts and figures that we have"
ONeil wrote, that the. maximum
amount of additional loans under this
legislation that will be made will not ex-
coed $525, 100000 This is assuming that
all needy veterans will take advantage
to the fun extent of the new. loan
value. This would still leave a sub
stantial sum in the veterans reserve
fund"
Gaa~ ne6cif lima ffactad
The Legion commander commended the
loans would have no relation whatever
Ito an impending deficit" He said the
reserve fund was capital asset, be-
longing to the veterans and merely held
IN trust for them by the Secretary of the
Treasury.
O'Neil said the Legion would tissue
call to arms" to all veterans to insure
that only those in need would borrow
and others would not take advantage of
the loan, thus keeping the machinery
involved unclogged.
Agreements not indicated in the law
were made among the legislators and
veterans organizations at the time of
passage of the bonus BILL" said Chair
man johnson, himself veteran.
In these agreements the responsible
individuals in the Legion and other or
CARNATIONS agreed that pensions would
not be demanded or requested until
after the service certificates had ma
tured in 1945 and been paid Always
there was the tacit agreement that no
demands would be made on the Gov
eminent except for the disabled
Il was a party to these agreements
and intend to keep them. Therefore
I cannot vote for the payment of any
part of the bonus provided by this law
when I know and realize that those
agreements are still in existence"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-25
LEFT S680,651.20 ESTATE
Oracle X. Richards Executor Of.
fers Will for Probate.

Oracle K. Richards, who died Febru-
airy /, left an estate valued at $780,
651 20, according to the petition of the
American Security & Trust Co., his
executor, for the probate of his will.
He had real estate at Newport. r. l.,
valued at $4,000; stocks. 1929, 475.26;
bonds. $92, 1880 real estate notes,
SAL 900; cash, $4,017.14, and household
effects, $4,000. He is survived by his
widow, Mrs. Malvene B. E. Richards.
Stoneleigh Court, and a nephew, Fred
erick Gore Richards, Galveston, Tex.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-25
DELEGATION OF FILIPINOS
ARRIVES IN WASHINGTON
Federation President Heads Group
Protesting immigration Restric-
ton and Seeking Independence.

DR.. Hilario c. Moncado president of
the Filipino Federation Of America, ar
rived here yesterday at the head of a
delegation of his countrymen to pro-
test against the restriction of immigra-
ton from the Philippines and to seek
ultimate independence of the islands.
The federation holds that TO restrict
the entrance into this country of Fill
pinos classes them as aliens, while they
are under the protection of the Ameri-
can flag
DR.. Moncado is widely known as an
advocate OF independence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-04
NEBRASKA DOWNED
BY NORTHWESTERN
Wildcats Do All Scoring in
First Period to Beat
'Huskers, 19 to 7.
by the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
- VANSTON. ILL.,, october s.
r. Northwestern turned loose just
enough of its heralded offensive
power in the first period today
to crush Nebraska's Drawn, Cornhuskers,
10 to I. in the inaugural game Of the
Wildcats season.
Northwestern ripped into Nebraska
with savage fury and before the Corn
huskers could regain their poise, three
touchdowns had been rushed over.
Nebraska rallied and held the Wild
cats almost on even terms the rest OF
the way. but that opening blast left
them numb and bewildered. The
heavyweight Nebraska line was torn
apart and before requirements could be
rushed into action the damage had
been done and Northwestern settled
back to an experimental game.
Ernest pug Rentner Northwestern S
right halfback. was the wedge that split
Nebraska apart. He was supported ably
by Ken Meenan a big sophomore, and
fast charging Wildcat line.
The Wildcats made IL first downs TO
four for Nebraska end outgained their
opposition from scrimmage, 1873 yards
to So.
Northwestern tried an even dozen
forward passes. completed four and had
two intercepted. Nebraska took to the
air eleven times and completed three
attempts, while having four fall into
the han1s of Northwestern players.
Fumbles we're frequent, Northwestern
being guilty six times, while the Corn
huskers offended fve times.
The contest attracted about 10000
spectators.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-04
BOOTH STARS AS Ellis
TROUNCE MAINE, 1910
Records Yales First Touchdown of
Season-Quarter-Time Cut
Because of Heat.

by the ASSOClatcu EicSs
YALE BOWL. NEW HAVEN, Conn.
October 3-Yale was held to l9-to-0
count by a stubborn University Of
Maine eleven before a crowd Of $4,000
spectators in the Yale Bowl here to-
day as the Eli team opened its season
and presented for the first time its new
so-called "Notre Dame" attack.
The playing time was cut to four 10
minute periods because Of the heat and
the Yale varsity played less than half
of this time. In all, Yale used nearly
three eleyenS.
The varsity. playing the entire second
quarter and part Of the final period,
chalked up three touchdowns two in
the second period and one in the fourth.
It fell to the lot of Capt. Able Booth
to account for the first touchdown Of
the year. The little ace of the Yale
scoring force reeled of repeated gains
to score at the end of a 33-yard march
early in the second quarter The Yale
captain also added the extra point.
In the same period a long pass from
Booth to Taylor put Yale in scoring
position deep in Maine territory. the
big Yale halfback being downed on
Names 26-yard line. Three more plays
resulted in a touchdown with Taylor
crossing the goal line on wide sweep
around end for three yards.
The first and third periods which
were played entirely by the reserves of
the second or third team, were score
less.
The varsity was sent back into the
game for a few minutes in the last Pc
Rod and again tailed. La~Siter, sopho-
more understudy to Booth, scoring at
the end of a march from Yale's AZ
yard stripe.
Booth, who relieved Lasciter after this
score almost ran a punt back for a
touchdown in the closing minutes OF
the, game but, after dashing 55 yards.
was hauled down on Names 2O-yard
linz
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-04
PRINCETON TOPPLES
AMHERST IN STARTER
Druadt Leads Offensive, Netting
Tigers 30 Win-Gains lo7
Yards by Rushing.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated fTess'
PALMER STADIUM. Princeton, N
October 3.-With Willard DrauAt'
a second-string sophomore halfback'
leading the offensive drive with three
touchdowns, the Princeton varsity
showed renewed strength in the SECOND
half to defeat Amherst here this AFTER
noon. 81 to 0, in the opening game OF
the season for both teams. About IA
o0O persons attended the game, Whlcn
was played under a broiling sun.
After a sluggish first quarter, IN
which neither team scored, the Tiger
offensive strength took more detnlte
shane with Knell and Bales smashing
the Amherst line for consistent gains.
Bales opened the scoring when ne
crossed the visitors goal after an Am
herst penalty had placed the ball on
their own 1-yard line. After Garrett
missed his placement for the extra
noint. Head Coach Al Wittmer sent IN
an entire second eleven, which helo us
own against the Purple.
Princeton amassed % first downs,
while Knutson and De Pasqua crashod
through the Tiger Line for only l. In
advancing the ball from scrimmage,
the Princeton backs gained 425 yards,
Of which Draudt was responsible for
lO7 Amherst gained only % YARDS
from rushing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-04
53-z8 Victor Home Grid Start Colonab Romp 1870 Win
Weeks Grid Tits
For ID. C.. Elevens

College.
Friday.
Gallaudet VS.. Catholic University al
G. U. Stadium, 2:30 o'clock.
Saturday.
Navy VS.. Maryland at Griffith sta
dunn. 2;30 O'Clock.
Georgetown VS.. New York University
at New York.
George Washington VS.. Boston Uni.
versity at Boston.
American University VS.. Hampden-
Sidney at Hampden-S Sidney.
Johnson c. Smith U. VS.. Howard at
Howard Stadium, Z:30 o'clock.
Scholastic.
Friday.
Business VS.. Gonzaga at Gonzags
Stadium, $50 o'clock
WaShington-Lee High VS.. Eastern at
Eastern Stadium, $3.50 o'clock.
Landon VS.. Georgetown Prep at Gar.
rett Park, Md, $50 o'clock
Tech VS.. Swavely, probably at Man.
sSsas, Va.
Western VS.. Alexandria High at Alex.
andria.
ST. Adams VS.. Shenandoah Valley
Military Academy at Winchester, Va.
Saturday.
National Farm School VS.. Emerson
at Griffith Stadium, 2:30 o'clock.
National Training School vs.. Catho.
lie U. freshmen.
Central VS.. Newport News at New.
port News, Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-04
INDIANA IS EASY
FOR NOTRE DAME
RockneIess RambIers Add to
TWo.Year Win Streak
With $50 Victory.
BY ALAN GOULD,


~ LOOMINGTON, Ind, October 3.
K -Notre Danes Warriors re-
turned triumphantly to the foot
ball wars today, with finish
ing drive that would have brought
words OF praise from the wizard Rockne.
Picking up their two-year thread Of
victory where it was left of, the flght-
ing Irish came through the final half
in spectacular style TO whip the In
diana eleven, IS to o, in the first game
for Notre Dame since Rockne was killed
in an airplane disaster.
The 1881 Notre Dame machine was
turned loose with a show OF skill. dash
and scoring power comparable to the
best Of the Rockne regime.
Three full teams Of these blue jersied
warriors in golden-hued silk pants
trotted into action against the state
university. All three arrays succeeded
in scoring at least one touchdown and
the first-string team opened the way
for the tallies, the first on spectacu-
lar 70-yard dash by Joe SheetetSki and
the second on an 1l-yard gallop by
Schwartz all-America halfback.
Indiana, with q big. powerful line
and two sets of fast backs, held the
Rockneless ramblers scoreless in the
first period and yielded only one touch
down, on Sheetetski's brilliant run in
the first half.
Notre Dame rolled up Is first downs
while Indiana registered only 3, includ-
ing one on a penalty. The Irish were
superior by the wide margin OF 437
yards to 81 for their rivals. The vic
tors made very little use Of their famous
passing attack, heaving only 10 aerials
and completing only 2. The Notre
Dame line, led by Capt. Yarr at center,
was a stone wall any time Indiana
threatened and there was little notice
able difference in defensive strength
when the substitutes took over the task.
The closest the losers came to scoring
was when Quarterback V. Dauer missed
a place kick from the 38-yard line in
the opening quarter.
Cnvamnarv
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-04
Line-ups and Summary.
W. AND J. DOWNS PLAID
Field Goal Gives Presidents 1o-to-7
Win, First Since 1927.

PITTSBURGH. October 3 LPl.-Wash-
ington and Jefferson College showed
some of the power it had on the grid
iron in past seasons today and de-
feated Carnegie Tech, 1917. 1t was the
Presidents first victory over the Plaid
since 1927.
stew" Wilson'S field goal from the
17-yard line in the third quarter de-
cided a see-saw battle.
w. and j. went into the lead in the
second period when Charles Rigney,
center, intercepted a forward pass and
ran So yards for a touchdown. Will
sons toe sent the ball between the up
rights.
Carnegie tied the score in the third
quarter after making its only sus-
tanned offensive of the game. A drive
of 66 yards down the field put the ball
across the goal In the arms Of Armen-
trout and Sample kicked the extra
point.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-04

FORDHAM WINS, POT,
OVER WEST VIRGINIA
Capt. Murphy Heads Attack That
Smashes Mountaineers, Who
Score Late in Game.
BY the Associated Press.

POLO GROUNDS, NEW YORK, o.
tober 3.-Led by l9l-pound thunder
bolt. Capt. Jim Murphy, Fordhsm's I'M
tried foot ball team today smashed and
passed its way to a 20-to-7 victory over
the Mountaineers Of West Virginia.
Murphy was the spearhead of YER
satile Fordham attack which did not
ease its pressure until three touch
downs were scored and the game was
safely won.
Then and only then. did West Vir-
ginia gain any considerable ground. a
sustained march in the third and fourth
quarters bringing them their only touch
down.
Capt Johnny Doyle, 160-pound Noun
taineer half, swept around his right end
on the first play of the final quarter to
give the visiting team its score.
Except for that one march and a
short furry at the start of the game
West Virginia was outplayed. although
they marked up seven first downs to
Fordham's TO-