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The Washington times., 1931-05-21
CALL CONGRESS,
la TOILETTE

Declaring there was little hope,
for improvement in the economic
situation, Senator Robert M. La
Toilette. chairman of the unem-
ployInent committee of the recent
Progressive conference, today re-
newed an appeal to President
Hoover to call special session of
Congress for the relief of un.
employed.
The Wisconsin Republican
Senator predicted millions of
citizens would go hungry next
winter unless Congress assembled
at once, ordered an expansion of
the public buildings program.
and provided other relief for the
jobless.
He declared it was the "Presi-
dents constitutional duty" to
call Congress into session to re-
lieve human suffering.
The Washington times., 1931-05-21
Chief ARRESTED'DUNLAP'S BODY
RUSHING TOF|RE COMING HERE

Noble F.. Rushe, fire chief Of
Hyattsville, Md. narrowly escaped
death early today when his auto
mobile crashed down a six-foot
embankment at Riverdale, Md,
and overturned. The machine was
completely demolished.
Speeding to a fire at Branch
vile, Md, Rushe was forced to
sWerve from the road to avoid
striking a machine crossing the
Washington-Baltimore Boulevard
The fireman lost control of his
heavy sedan automobile which was
hurled over the embankment after
Skidding from the highway. RuShe
was rescued from the wreckage un.
injured and was arrested by Chief
of Police E. S. Aldrich, of River
dale, for reckless driving. driving
without a permit, and having no
registration card. He was freed on
his personal bond.
Clarence c. McClelland, driver
of the other machine, of 1913 K
st. N. E., was likewise arrested
for reckless driving and having no
registration card. His bail was
set at $l00.
The Washington times., 1931-05-21
GUNMAN
MAKES CLEAN.
GETAWAY
Police Hunt Langdon'S AsSaiI-
ant, But Make No Progress;
Victim Fights for His Life

While physicians were fighting
to save the life of Frank F.. Lang
don, 72-year-old labor official, de-
tectives today continued their I'm.
successful search for his assailant.
Mr.. LangdOn Is at Emergency
Hospital, a victim Of. two bullet
wounds inflicted by a roughly
clad man who emptied two piS-
tolls at him in the Robin Hood
Coffee Shop, 945 X St. N. w.,
Yesterday.
Ball Penetrates Eye
While one of the bullets merely
Scraped Mr.. Langdon's cheek, a
second entered his head and
found it's exit through his eye.
After a night of ceaseless activ-
ity. homicide detectives Hay said
they had achieved no success in
learning the identity OF the gun
man.
Nearly a score Of license tag
numbers were turned over %
police by persons who saw the
gunman drive away in an auto.
mobile, but none had been traced
to the aSSailant.
Suspects Give Alibis
Detectives have questioned
number of suspects, but all OIL
fered air-tight alibis.
The shooting occurred wnlle
Mr.. Langdon and two compan-
ions. Arthur M. Huddell. OF Mas
sachusetts. president of the In
ternational Union of Operating
Engineers, and John Posehl, OF
Cleveland, general secretary OF
the union, were eating in the res
taurant.
A man about so years old en-
tered, ordered food, and walked
to a table nearby. He did not
sit down, but suddenly whipped
out a pistol and began firing al
most point.blank at the trio.
Several bullets fired in the
restaurant will be turned over
to Lieut.. John Fowler, ballisticS
expert. today in an effort to
trace one of the two guns used.
A 32-caliber revolver, with its
barrel filed off. and some empty
shells found after the shooting
also will be turned over to Fowler.
The shooting brought the total
to eight in WashingtOn's crime
wave during the past several
days.
The Washington times., 1931-05-21
NOUeIists' "Offer"
Of Medal DISPUTED

NEW YORK. May 21.-Sinclair
Lewis, outstanding American
novelist, says he has offered his
Nobel prize medal. which he won
last year, to Sterling Memorial
Library at Yale University, but
the university authorities say he
hasn't.
Lewis says he was told there
was no place in the Yale library
for such a badge of distinguished
service in literature as he mas
won. Yale officials dispute him
on that point. and say that no
offer of a permanent loan" Of
his Nobel medal to the librery's
collection has been made by the
novelist.
The Washington times., 1931-05-21
Photo by Insernal liOnal

PARIS, May 81 1N.S0 Prep
arationS we're made today to
transport by an early boat the
body of Brig. Gen. Robert H.
Dunlap for burial in Washing
ton, D. C. 1t is believed he
will be inferred in Arlington Ma
tional Cemetery.
The body of General Dunlap,
who was killed when he was
buried under tons of rock and
dirt as he attempted to rescue
Mrs. Denis BRAND from the
path of a landslide, was recoV-
cred yesterday. Mrs. BRAND was
found alive.
Mrs. Dunlap arrived at Paris
on the verge of physical col
lapse.
The generals body will re-
main in the American Cathedral
here until it is transported to
the United States,
The Washington times., 1931-05-21
Turnesd ELeminGted
In Leeds Golf Match

LEEDS. England, May 81 H..
N.SD Joe Turnesa, WeStcs8Ster
county IN. " professional, was
eliminated from the Yorkshire
Evening News $4,000 tournament
by Percy Allis, of England, in the
second round of match play over
the Sandmoor course today, 3
and 2.
Tony Manero survived the Sec
ond round by defeating R. A.
Whitcombe, of England, 5 and 4.
Turnesa'S defeat left Manero
the sole American survivor in the
tournament.
The Washington times., 1931-05-21
SCAFFOLD|NG
COMPLAINTS
Barred
Foreman Rouse and Aide Face
Grand Jury After Inquest
Held Into Mozon Death

Raymond N. Rouse, foreman,
and o. N. Bordeaux, assistant
foreman, for the. w. R. Rose
Construction Company, were held
on $1,000 bond each for the
Grand Jury by the coroner's
jury, which today investigated
the death of Nathaniel Mozon,
colored laborer, who was killed
in a scaffold crash last Friday
at the Stuart Junior High School
construction.
Runway was Steep
Witnesses testified that al
though the scaffoIding and run
way were made Of new material.
The runway itself was steep. s
1t was testified that the three
men who were carrying a huge
stone in a wheelbarrOw lost con-
troll of the load ON the Slanting
incline, and that it plunged
through the ScaffOlding to the
ground IL feet below.
Milford F. Schwartz, assistant
district attorney, represented the
District, and Attorney Paul Sedg-
wick the Rose company.
Conflict of Authority
It was also brought out at the
inquest that the District Building
inspector had frequently made
complaints about the scaffolding
and especially the manner of
handling material on it, but that
conflict of authority kept some
of the matters complained of
from being remedied.
The question of why Bordeaux
left the employ of the company
after the crash also arose. John
w. Hunt, general superintendent
for the Rose company, said that
he had planned to transfer Bor-
deaux after the tragedy, but that
the latter quit before he had
chance to do so.
The Washington times., 1931-05-21
HURLEY ANGRY.
At PAC|F|ST

A verbal clash between Secre-
tary of War Patrick j. Hurley
and witness, during which the
Secretary branded the witnesses
statements as absolutely and I'M
qualifiedly false" punctuated to-
days hearing of the War Policies
Commission.
The Secretary of War, who is
chairman of the commission, took
exception to remarks of Mercer
G. Johnston, director of the
Peoples Legislative Service, which
the Secretary said were designed
Ito fix me up as a militarist."
After Johnston had read a
lengthy .diatribe against the func-
tioning of the commission and de-
clared that apparently the words
"to promote peace" used in its
creative resolution were mere
buncombe," Secretary Hurley said:
81 don't expect to be made
a victim by you or any other
pacifiSt. l decline to have you
distOrt my character. object
to your attempting to paint me
as something l am not.
You are absolutely and url-
qualifiedly mistaken and you
have made unjust and unwar.
ranted intimatiOns which no
pacifiSt would make unless he
wanted to arouse personal re-
sentiment"
81 am a more reasonable
pacifiSt than you are"
The Washington times., 1931-05-21
SPAIN, VATICAN
STILL At ODDS

MADRID. May 21 G.N.SO.
Resumption of diplomatic rela-
tionS between Spain and the Vati-
can will be delayed until reply
to the protest Of the Papal Num-
clio over the destruction of church
property in the recent riots is
filed, it was learned here today.
The pro viSiOnal Republican
government announced that Luis
Zelta, the Spanish ambassador,
will not present his credentials at
the Holy city until the answer is
made
However. it was said that any
official business to be trans
acted, such as the presentation of
the protest note. will be carried
on with the present authorities
here.
The government confirmed the
statement made by Papal Off
cials at the Vatican city that the
Republican government is not
recognized by the Holy See.
The Washington times., 1931-05-21

CHICAGO, May 81 GN.SD-
Chicago today was treated to a
roaring exhibition of aerial
strength by the war birds of the
United States Army.
With the Lake front OF the
metropolitan area all the way
from Evanston to Gary, Ind, as
their theater, more than $50
planes demonstrated means of at
tack or defense and then roared
out of town on their return flight
to Dayton, Ohio.
The mere parading of the ships
against a blue sky was Stupen-
dOus. More awe-inspiring, however,
was the mock warfare that fol
lowed. <
SeabOard Is Next Goal
Today's maneuverS represented
the first concentration OF the
Armv Air Service before the fleet
proceeds to the Atlantic seaooaro
to meet a mythical national foe.
AS the time for the aerial
program neared, planes began to
dot the skies above the five air
ports at which they were quar-
tered after their arrival from
Dayton. w
Shadows of the quick little
pursuit ships and of the mas
sive bomberS played tag on the
ground as they maneuvered into
their designated positions.
The day was started off with
a parade, nearly 20 miles in
length from the first ship to the
last, which roaded down the
The Washington times., 1931-05-21
POL|CEM A n
LINKED To
. HUSBAND
IN DEALS
Mrs. Helen Cunningham Is
laxative; Says Late Mate
Called Mid on Occasions

Additional information which
may link Policeman Wallace J.
Middleton with the recent hi
jacking of an alleged bootleg
establishment at 1910 I st. N. W.
was furnished police by Mrs.
Helen Cunningham, wife of Jack
Cunningham, who was shot and
killed in the rear of his apart
ment near Fourteenth and I
Streets Northwest, Tuesday
night, according to Captain Ed
ward j. Kelly.
When Mrs. Cunningham was
taken from the bedside Of her
husband and placed in the House
of Detention, she denied all
knowledge of the identity of the
man or men who shot and killed
her husband.
Heard Calls Made
Later she said that on May 3,
the night that Cunningham and
Middleton were supposed to have
taken a load of whisky from q
place operated by ShOckey Yude-
Levitt at 1910 l st. N. W., she
heard her husband call mid"
on several occasions.
When she questioned her hus-
band, she informed police, she
was told to keep her mouth shut
and forget what she had heard.
She denied having seen the
patrOImaps at her apartment ON
the night in question.
Said He Knew Men
Further questioning revealed
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The Washington times., 1931-05-21
THE VagGbOnd dLOUer'
Accounting Ordered

CHICAGO, May 81 QN.S0.
An accounting of royalties from
THE Vagabond Lover" had been
ordered today by Judge Sullivan
from Rudy Vallee, Leo thinner
man, who claimed he wrote it,
and Leo FeiSt. Inc, publishers,
and two phonograph companies.
Jesse H. Brown, an attorney,
who wrote the song in 1921 when
he led an orchestra at North
western University, will benefit.
The Washington times., 1931-05-21
Wegener to Assume
Dead Brothers Work

BERLIN, May 21.-Prof. Kurt
Wegener, brother of Prof. Alfred
Wegener, who perished in Green
land, will depart soon for Green
land to assume the leadership of
the German expedition which his
brother headed, it was learned
from the Associa ton of Scientific
Research, which sponsored the
expedition.
Prof. Wegener, who is we'll ac-
quainted with the Arctic, was
bombing ace in the war.
The Washington times., 1931-05-21
Ex-M Y. Fire ChiefAccused
As Romeo By Sons Wife

The alleged attack by Kenlon,
sr., occurred in 1927 when he
was still chief OF the fire de-
partment, Mrs. Kenlon charges.
She alleges it happened in a field
near his home at Englewood
Cliffs, N. j.. where she and her
husband were visiting.
Young Kenlon is the head OF
a half dozen corporations, in
some of which he is associated
with his father. He and his wife
have been living apart for almost
two years.
Edwin T. Kenlon vehemently
denied the charges. both against
himself and his father.
The Washington times., 1931-05-21

NEW YORK, May 81 U.N.SD
Seventy-one-year-old John Ken
Ion, until his recent retirement
as chief of the New York fire
department, made violent love
to his 27-year-old daughter-in.law,
Mrs. Lillian Elizabeth Kenlon,
and, when she repulsed him, beat
her with his fists, Mrs. Kenlon
charged today in a separation
suit filed against her husband,
Edwin T. Kenlon.
Mrs. Kenlon further alleged
her husband had shot at her in
an attempt to kill her. had
beaten her. and once permitted
a friend of his to throw her out
of a taxi.
The Washington times., 1931-05-21
Woman Writes Will
On Gas Co. Note

NORRISTOWN, Pa, May 81.
An odd way of making out a will
was revealed here with the filing
for probate of the document as
signing the possessions of Miss
Elizabeth Sweeney. She used the
blank reverse side of a gas COM
pany communication upon which
to pen her $2,5O0 testament.
The Washington times., 1931-05-21
AiLing WOn1Gn's Cries
Upset Turk EmbGSSU

Police cruisers and scout cars,
with their sirens open. last night
sped to the Turkish Embassy,
1708 Massachusetts, Ave. N. W.,
following an anonymous tele-
phone call that a woman was
screaming at the place.
When police and reporters
arrived they were told that the
woman, whose identity attaches
would not reveal, was in a
highly nervous condition and
had made outcries a few minutes
previous.
The ambassador was said not
to be at home at the time.
The Washington times., 1931-05-21
Mrs. John Coolidge
To Le1De HOSDitGL

HARTFORD, Conn. May 81 Il.
N.SO Mrs. John Coolidge, wife
of the son of ex-President Cool
idge, will be released today
from the Hartford Hospital where
she underwent a minor operation
Young Mrs. Coolidge is ex-
pected to be taken to the home
of her parents in Painville, Conn,
for convalesence.
The Washington times., 1931-05-21
WoMEN's LEGION MEETS

Notice of the regular monthly
meeting of the executive board
Of the American Women's Legion
at the New Willard Hotel un
Monday. May 25. at IL o'clock
a. M, has been issued by Maude
C. Lukens, secretary.
The Washington times., 1931-05-21
Massed Air Force Treats
Chicago to Big Thrill
by international

shore of Lake Michigan from
the northern suburb of Evanston.
Shortly after the plans passed
in review above Navy Pier. three
units of the division staged their
mock combat.
The Washington times., 1931-05-21
STAMPS SALE ON

The annual sale of Red Cross
stamps will begin in all parts OF
the country today, it was an
nounced by the office of Fred
erick A. Tilton, third assistant
postmaster general.
The Washington times., 1931-05-21
BAND CONCERT OFF

The Marine Band concer
slated to be held in the Sylvan
Theater this evening has been
postponed on account of in
clement weather.
The Washington times., 1931-05-21
CONDITION OF TREASURY

Treasury balance as of May
10. $124.083. .995 80; expenditures,
$40, 0,464,111.77; customs receipts,
$l5,153, ,662.03.
The Washington times., 1931-05-21
THE WEATHER

Fair and cooler tonight; Friday fair and con
tinued cool. Gentle northwest or north winds
becoming variable. Temperature yesterdNy-
Highest, s4; lowest 81.
Full DeGther report on Page 2.
a., The Washington r"cs the only, afternoon IN
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-03
MAY EQUIP MOTOR PATROL WITH RADIOS
Divorce Actions
 in New Haven Two Waterbury Women Granted Decrees at Ses=
 sion Yesterday

Two Waterbury women were granted uncontested divorces at the short calendar session of the New Haven superior court yester- day. Both decrees were allowed on grounds of cruelty. Mrs Domenica G. Chambers was gwen her free dom from Charles Preston Cham bers, alleging her husband had been cruel to her since Dec 19, 1916. They were married about a month before. She was also given custody of their child.
 The other divorce was granted Anna M. Kelley from John F. Kelley. Cruelty was charged against her husband since Nov 21, 1919. The plaintiff was given custody of their minor child. Attorney Edward F. Sweeney of Waterbury appeared for both plaintiffs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-03
SEA BROTHERS
 HOLD REUNION

Seattle.-Five seafaring brothers -all captains of their respective ships-recently joined hands for the first time in IS years when, by coincidence, schedules brought their vessels into Seattle harbor at one time.
 It happened, also, that Seattle was their home, and it was the first time in 15 years that all were in the same place at the same time. Their mother, Mrs Marie Gaidsick, held open house.
 Captain Harold G. Gaidsick is first officer of the States Line freighter, Texas; Captain Charles T. Gaidsick, skipper of the Pacific Steamship company's liner, H. F. Alexander; Captain Joseph A. Gaidsick came in on the Ameri- can Hawaiian Lines Panaman; Captain Howard W. Gaidsick brought the Pacific Steamship company's Admiral Evans to port; and Captain Fred c. Gaidsick is chief officer of the Williams Line freighter, Willkeno. Joseph is the , oldest and Harold the youngest o1 the brothers.
 Three years ago the brothers nearly had a reunion in San Fran cisco, but Captain Charles was forced to sail the day before his four brothers took their ships through the Golden Gate.
 Their father, the late Captain Joseph Gaidsick. was a famous mariner of the Pacific in wind Hammer days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-03
Discontinue River
 Boats November 1
Hartford Line Cannot Afford to Operate at Constant
 Loss

Line had dropped off to such an extent that discontinuance of the line was seriously considered at that time. On hearing of this pos sibility, shippers of the Connecti- cut River Valley held a public meeting at which officials of the boat line were invited to be pres ent and the whole situation was thoroughly discussed.
 "The shippers and representa- tives of commercial and industrial organizations at that time made number of suggestions for improve ment of the service, and promised that if these suggestions were adopted by the Hartford Line that they would, in return, give the nne sufficient tonnage to justify the continued operation of the service.
 Every one of these suggestions was adopted by the Hartford Line, The steamers were thoroughly re- conditioned, freight rates were re- duced, the operation of the line was turned over to the New Eng land Steamship Company, the New York terminus was changed to a more convenient location, rates in- cluding lighterage were established - ali this with full confidence that the shipping and travelling pubic would keep faith with the line by giving 1t business in return.
 "The Manufacturers Association of Connecticut, in April, 1930, said
 This complete compliance
 with the wishes of the shipper
 is unique in the history of
 transportation. The Hartford Line deserves the support of every shipper. Our promise to it ought to be kept. The line
 is losing money. The only
 remedy is more tonnage
 "As a result of the reduced freight rates there was slight in crease in tonnage, but 1t did not prove to be sufficient to make ul for the reduction in rates, and freight revenues for 1929 showed a decrease of seven per cent.
 'Under present traffic condi- tions, the company regretfully an nounces that it cannot continue tc operate the line at a loss and serv' ice will be discontinued, effective November 1, at least for the time being, and all its freight and pas, senger tariffs now in effect will be cancelled"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-03
Atty. Mascolo Heads
 Italian Democrats
Elected President at Annual Meeting Last Night
 Election Cars Ready

Attorney Edward Mascolo was elected president of the Italian Democratic club at the annual ses- sion of the club held last night in the aldermanic chambers of the city hall. He replaced Dr. Harry A. Dochelli. Instructions on the method of getting out the vote on election day; the fact that the top lever is the democratic lever this year and other Important election facts were discussed.
 Domenick Barbieri was made first -presiden; Michael Croce, second vice-president; Attorney Carmine Cipriano was elected sec- retary; Emil Mascolo was reelect- ed treasurer; Louis DeVito was re- elected financial secretary, and An- thony Scorpion assistant financial secretary.
 District captains reported that everything is ready for election day and several scores of cars were volunteered.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-03
PENNSY GAS
 BOOM YEAR OLD

Wellsboro, Pa. (UP)-The com pletion of the first year of the gas boom" in Tioga County found IS wells producing in the field.
 Gas was discovered just a year ago by the Allegheny Gas con- pany on the Luther Palmer farm in Pennington Township. It pro- duced 22,000,000 cubic feet of gas daily.
 Most of the additional discov- cries were in the same territory, Many of them in the same town ship.
 The location of the field was widened, however, when the Penn sy1vania Power and Light com pany struck gas on the Willston- Kuhl farm northeast of the dis covery we'll on a different anti cline.
 The most exciting period of the gas boom occurred in February when the Penn United drilelrs brought in the giant Meaker well which roared uncontrolled for 14 days, producing 100,000,000 cubic feet.
 Records at the county court house show 4,250 leases filed or gas properties for the 12 months
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-03

It is announced by the New England Steamship Company that decision has been reached to dis continue service of the Hartford Line boats, effective November l., at least for the time being. The statement points out that the New Haven Railroad offers several al- ternate services for the handling of freight to and from New York, and gives os the reason for dis continuance of the boat service the continued and increasing losses sustained from its operation in the past few years.
 Following is the official state ment of the company:
 "The operation of the Hartford Line boats has been increasingly unprofitable for a number of years, due primarily to the very severe motor vehicle competition which has grown up, and has been aggra- vated during the last two years by the existing business depression.
 Ut will be recalled that in 1928 the patronage of the Hartford
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-03
SCIENTIST SEES END OF EARTH

Oxford, England - Sir Francis Younghusband believes that the universe is running down and that faced with extinction through lack of heat.
 He said recently: Tn a certain number of thousand of millions of years the sun will have radiated away in heat. This earth will be- come unfit for human, or any other living habitation. And all life and love and duty and every other lovely thing for which we have most urgently striven, will have vanished as a light extin- guished."
 Commenting on the slowing up of the universe Younghusband said: "The universe is running down, we are told by astronomers. The second law. of ,thermo-dyna- mics is their god. None can dis pute it. It lays down that heat radiated away is never recovered.
 Slowly but surely and inevit- ably the heat of the sun and all those other suns, the stars, will be radiated away. There will be one vast heat death"
 Sir Francis believes there may be some hope for recovery from this approaching disaster. Tn the deep recesses of space" said Sif Francis, under conditions as yet unknown, radiation may be recon stituted, matter may be reborn"