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Imperial Valley press., 1931-08-13
PLAN TO RESUME
DAM OPERATIONS
WITHOUT DELAY

LAS VEGAS, New, Aug. 13. (U.D
Work at Hoover dam, suspended
for several Gays following a strike
OF workmen. will be resumed imme-
diately, Walker Young, conStruc-
ton engineer for the Six Companies,
Inc, contractors for the huge prof.
ect, announced today.
Leonard I. Blood, federal deputy
labor commissioner, established of
fices shortly after noon on the
property and began accepting ap-
plicatlon for work.
All of the 1000 or more men who
we're thrown out of work when the
Six Companies retaliated strike
of 125 men by a general shutdown
must make application and be re-
hired Young said.
1t was not Immediately clear what
would be the course of the original
strikers. Their tent quarters wreck
ed early today by c!oudburSr, they
were scattered over Las Vegas and
the surrounding countryside and no
one could be found to speak for
them.
The Boulder City reservation was
under semi-martial rule. All sue
cessful applicants for work were to
be issued passes, without which no
one was to be allowed on the prop
erty.
LAS VEGAS, New, Aug. l3. U.P
"A score or more tents and several
automobiles were damaged beyond
repair today when cloudburSt
struck the canvas settlement near
here where striking Hoover dam
workers have been camping.
1t was estimated that so or more
of the men and their families were
deprived of a place to sleep by the
sudden rush of water that poured
down the defile above the dam, up
roofing stakes and strewing tents,
furniture and belongings in muddy
piles along its course.
Several cheap automobiles were
virtually ruined by water.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-08-13

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-06-30
FALSE ALARM LEADS
TO GAMBLING DEN
Police Called to Investigate Shoot.
ing Find Room Fitted
for Bookmaking.

For the third time in less than two
months a false alarm of q shooting led
to the discovery of gambling den yes
terday, police finding room fitted as q
bookmaking establishment at COL Third
street southwest, upon responding on q
call that q man had been shot at that
address.
No arrests were made, the place be-
ing empty when Detective Sergt. How
ard Ogle and squad of uniformed men
battered in the heavily barricaded
doors, which they found tightly locked
when they arrived.
However. approximately $4,000 worth
of gaming equipment, including tele-
phones, a radio, desks, tables and REIN
forced doors, were seized. It is believed
that a lookout" tipped off those inside
the place upon the approach of police
and the men fed over adjoining roofs
to safety.
Two similar calls resulted in the flnd-
ing of as many gambling dives recently,
one of which was located on Thirteenth
street just below F, while the other,
patronized by colored people, was found
uptown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-06-30
"H|PPY LEE" SLAIN
IN MONEY DISPUTE
Police Seek Colored Man
Known as "Buster" in Early
Morning Shooting.

Joseph Edwards, colored, known to
the police as "Hippy Lee" was shot to
death this morning by another colored
man. known only rs Buster" accord
ing to police.
Edwards was 80 years old. Police
say he Is the original ''Hippy," though
several colored men have been known
to use the alias.
Police were informed Of the shooting
about o'clock this morning and went
to Edwards home, 2247 Twelfth place.
His assailant had fed when they ar
rived Mrs. Edwards told police she
heard Buster" say TO her husband. II
want my money, and want it right
now" Three shots followed, she said.
She said she knew nothing of any
financial transaction between the two.
Edwards was pronounced dead by DR..
Cleveland Jackson Of Freedmen's Hos
pital staff. The body was ordered re-
moved to the n1orgue for an autopsy
and inquest. The bullets entered Ed
wards left temple. abdomen and left
thigh.
Police investigation is in charge of
Detective Thomas Sweeney of the homi-
eide squad, assisted by Detective How
ard Smith and eighth precinct police.
A description Of the slayer has been
broadcast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-06-30
ISSUING OF DOG TAGS
DELAYED TO JULY is
New System This Year to Make
Applicants First Get Bills
before Paying Taxes.

owners Of dogs who are thinking OF
applying for their dog tags In the next
few days were advised today to postpone
their visit to the District Building until
about July Is, as the government ma
chinery for grinding out dog tags during
the 1882 fiscal year is not ready to
function.
One of the reforms to be ushered in
by the new fiscal year, which begins to-
morrow, is change in the dog tag sys-
tenn, whereby the applicant first must
60 to the District assessor for a bill,
take his bill to the collector Of taxes
and pay 1t and then get his tag. Ac-
cording to the old system, the dog
owner was required only to report to
the collector of taxes. pay his money
ana get his tag. The new system is said
to be more efficient. 1t cannot be put
into effect Immediately however. be-
cause form, to BE- filled out before the
tag is transferred, has not yet been
printed.
A super-efficient system will be in
stalled later, whereby the dog owner can
co the whole business by mail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-06-30
HOTEL MEN AGREE
ON SIGN ABOLITION
Maryland and New Hamp-
shire Associations Vote
Billboard Suppression.

The Maryland and New Hamp-
shire State Hotel Associations, within
the month, have taken drastic action
against the use of billboard advertising
on the highways. rA
According to the statement Of will
liam ]. Quinn, jr.. president Of the
Maryland Hotel Mems Association,
those members who now use that par
ticlilar kind of publicity have agreed to
expiration Of their present contracts"
Supports National Movement.
The New Hampshire body voted to
support the great national movement
to abolish Objectionable signs and I'M
prove the roadsides," declaring that
1.-The entire recreational industry of
Ne wHampshire is suffering from this
abuse"
The hotel men proposed to develop a
sign policy in cooperation with the
State Highway Department to provide
adequate directional information at
road intersections, but to discourage
the erection of other signs and to urge
the removal of existing ones" The as
ISOLATION also condemns the practice
of erecting signs along the countryside
advertising manufactured products"
Is BiIlboards Removed.
One of the largest hotels in Ports
mouth, it was reported. already has re-
moved Is of its billboards from the
highways. ,.t-r.<
Both the Maine and Massachusetts,
hotel associations voted against the use
of rural billboards at their last annual
meetings. AS In the National Capital,
where number of the leading hotels
have ordered cancellation of billboard
advertising when present contracts
expire, hotel men in many resort sec
lions. are realizing that outdoor adver-
Using is becoming injurious to tourist
trade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-06-30
SHOPS DO BUSINESS
AS WRECKERS WORK
Slaughter House Calves Bawl and
Tradesman Sells Fish Amid
U. S. Razing.

In the midst Of wrecking operations
for the Department of Justice, two
business establishments. q slaughter
house and q seafood place. were still
doing business today at s26 and $50 C
street.
These two were the last survivors of
the great market area which the Gov
eminent Is demolishing to make way
for the public building program, and
have been given this short extra lease
of life by the contractor. who received
custody Of the property from the court
through condemnation.
Calves were bawling today in the
slaughter house OF Walter Brown 81
Sons. Inc, while truck loads of debris
and material from wrecked buildings
all around were going by the front door
and q steam shovel was clearing up
refuse not far distant to the south.
This business will move soon to its
new place, lilo Maryland avenue south
west
Next door, on c street, 8. w. Rus
sell was doing business his last day at
the old stand, it was said. as he plans
to move tomorrow. to l10s Maryland
avenue southwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-06-30
U. s. TO SCRUTlNIZE
ALL SOVIET GOODS
smoot Believes Treasury Will Give
Strict Interpretation
of Law.

Russian imports to the United States,
produced by forced or indentured labor,
will be subject to strict Treasury regu-
lations, it was predicted yesterday by
Chairman Smoot of the Senate Finance
Committee. Senator Smoot helped
frame the new tariff act, which carries
a provision for an embargo against
such goods, and which goes into effect
January l.
Smoot believes that, under q strict
Interpretation of the law, all Russian
products would be subject to scrutiny.
Congress knew what 1t was doing"
he said, land have no doubt what
ever the Treasury will carry out the In
tent of Congress"
The Treasury already has placed
upon importers the burden of proof
when the status of imports Is Ques-
toned. Some shipments from Russia
are now under consideration, including
cargoes of lumber and pulpwood.
Senator Smoot believed both lumber
and pulpwood would come under the
forced labor ban after January /. He
did not say all Russian products would
be barred and there is no indication
that complete ban against Soviet ar
ticles Is contemplated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-06-30
MAN HITS DETECTIVE
UPON BEING ARRESTED
Held on Warrant Alleging Threat,
Louis o. Thomas Also Faces
Two Assault Charges.

An attack upon two headquarters de-
tectiveS who sought to arrest him on q
warrant charging threats resulted in
the lodging of two assault charges
against Louis o. Thomas, 23 years old,
of 1418 Irving street, in addition to the
count contained in the warrant last
night.
Thomas, according to- police. struck
Detective Sergt william Du Busky in
the face when Du Busky and Detective
Sergt. Arthur T. Finely went to the
mans house and informed him that he
was under arrest.
Several blows were exchanged in the
scufle that eusued before Thomas was
overpowered and brought to feadquar-
tiers. The complainant against Thomas
block Lamont street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-06-30
POLICE ASSOCIATES
HONOR HARRISON
Retiring Inspector Receives
Gold Watch and Chain and
Praise of Superiors.

Inspector William H. Harrison, vet
eran of the Police Department, who
goes on the retired list tomorrow after
80 years of active service, was honored
by his associates today at ceremonies
in the office of Maj. Henry G. Pratt,
Superintendent of Police.
inspector William S. Shelby, on be-
half of the ranking officer and admin
strative staff, presented to Inspector
Harrison a watch and chain as token
of their esteem. The gift carried with
1t the wish that 1t would Tick on
many happy hours"
Inspector Shelby lauded inspector
Harrison's police career and declared
it was worthy of emulation by all OF
his associates in the department-su-
periors as we'll as subordinates.
Inspector Harrison said he Is not
leaving the department with grudge.
IT never felt better in my life" he de-
clared. But I have reached an age
which the powers that be think should
end my.active service, and I am happy
to know that am leaving with the
appreciation, good wishes ana Irieho-
ship of the department"
Unlike some of his other associates
who also are retiring. Inspector Har-
rison does not propose to spend MS
time in recreation. Already he mas
found another job as real estate
salesman and plans to go to work
shortly.
Aside from Maj Pratt and Inspector
Shelby, the testimonial exercises were
attended by Inspectors E. w. Brown,
Louis J. Stoll and Albert J. Headley'
Capts. Edward J. Kelly, L. ]. A. Ed
wards, r. S. w. Burke and William q.
Stott, Lieut. Joseph Morgan, Detective
Sergt Ira Keck, special aide to COM
missioner Herbert B. Crosby; Elizabeth
Gregory and Pauline Morris, clerks at
police administration headquarters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-06-30
Beckett and Collins Named
to Fill Other Places
Effective Tomorrow.
INCOMING CHAIRMAN
SERVED ON OLD BOARD
Inspector Stoll Relieved Because
of Heavy Duties as First
Precinct Inspector.

The District Commissioners today
ordered a change in the personnel of
the Police Trial Board to become eff
fective tomorrow along with the general
reorganization of the Police Depart
ment.
Capt. OFT. Davis of the second pre-
cinct, who tomorrow is to be elevated to
the rank of inspector and placed in
command Of the newly created second
inspection district, is to be chairman of
the reVamped board. The other men,
bers are to be Capt. James F. Beckett
of the third precinct and Capt Maurice
Collins of the seventh precinct. Capts.
Walter Emerson and jeremiah A. Sui
Ivan will serve as alternates.
K The present board is composed Of In
spector Loufs J. Stoll, chairman, and
Capts. o. T. Davis and Charles G..
Stott. Capts. F. S. w. Burke and Will
liam e. Holmes were the alternates.
Inspector StoM Relieved.
Inspector Stoll was relieved of service
on the board because of the large
amount Of work confronting him as the
inspector In command of the new first
police inspection district. This district
includes most of the busiest police pre-
cincts.
Inspector Stoll, however, will have the
power OF summary trial officer en-
abling him to try offenses which do not
involve dismissal from the force. This
is a part of the power lodged in all In
spectors In charge of districts under the
new rules to become effective tomorrow.
With the reorganization of the Trial
Board, the Commissioners completed the
new set-up of the Police Department.
which is expected to increase its eff
cheney and effectiveness. The details
Of the reorganization plan were worked
out several weeks ago by Maj. Henry
cial aide, Inspector William S. Shelby.
Inspection Districts Set.
Three inspection districts have been
created. composed of four police pre-
cincts each. An inspector will be in
command of each precinct.
CoinciGent with the changes In the
precincts, there will be numerous shifts
among the personnel Capt. Burke, who
mand of the Headquarters Detective
Bureau. succeeding Inspector Shelby.
Inspector Shelby will relieve Mai. Pratt
of many of his administrative duties
and will have a private Office adjoining
the Office of the superintendent.
The old first precinct on Twelfth
street. between c and D streets, is
abolished under the reorganization.
The present No. precinct. on New Jer-
sey avenue, between D and E streets, is
to become No. /, and Capt Holmes OF
No. IL will move there to command it.
Located in the Government triangle.
No station house Is to be raZed. Spe-
cial exercises are being held there this
afternoon to mark its passing. Con-
missioner Herbert B. Crosby and Maj.
Pratt are taking prominent part.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-06-30
PLANES TO MANEUVER
18th Squadron in Demonstration
for West Point Cadets in Virginia.

The famous 18th Pursuit Squadron,
Army Air Corps, commanded by Capt
Ross Hoyt, formerly on duty in WASH
ington, left Boiling Field this morning
en- route from Selfridge Field, Mich, to
Langley Field. Va, to. stage demon
stration CT modern combat flying for
cadets from the Military Academy,
West Point, now taking field training at
Fort Monroe and Fort Elistis, Va.
The 18th, Is planes strong, accom-
panied by q tri-motored high-speed
transport carrying squadron mechanics,
made the trip from Selfridge to Boiling
Field In q little over three hours, flying
in cross-country formation. The squad
ron is equipped with P-12 Boeihg pur-
suit planes Of the type which have es-
tablished world records for high aiti-
tude combat operations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-06-30
FREE TWO TAKEN IN RAID

Two of the three-score men arrested
Saturday In a one-man warrantless raid
in the 500 block of Tenth street were
released under bond of $500 each In
Police Court today pending jury trials
July IS.
The defendants were Jake Enrich
and Joseph K. Sullivan, charged with
permitting gaming. The other persons
taken In the raid were held under 500
bond each as Government witnesses.
The arrests were made By Howard Ogle,
headquarters detective.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-06-30
ALLEGED SUICIDE TRY
ENDS IN OBSERVATION
Man Taken to Gallinger Hospital
After Mother Finds Him Gassed
in Bath Room.

Failing In an alleged attempt at sui
eide late yesterday, Avery Abenschein,
% years old, Of SIS c street southwest,
was being held for observation at Gal
linger Municipal Hospital today.
Abenschein, suffering from the effects
Of illuminating gas. was found In o
semi-conscious condition fDn the bath
room floor by his mother, Mrs. s. M.
ers revived him.
Police learned that Abenschein had
been separated from his wife about
four months and also was out Of work
Oficers carried him to Gallinger after
firemen administered emergency treat
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-06-30
OUTSTANDING SERVICE"
BRINGS PAY INCREASE
Pvt. Thomas Hayes Chases Auto
Alleged to Have Struck Child
and Driver Later Confesses.

The District Commissioners today is
sued an order increasing the pay OF
Pvt. Thomas Hayes of the eleventh
precinct SIS per month because OF out
standing services" Hayes chased the
automobile of Charles E. Darby, which
was allegedly the one which. had struck
and killed an 8-year-old boy on Naylor
road northeast June l6. Then he and
Pvt. william Wright questioned Darby.
Although they had not seen the auto
mobile strike the boy, a small dent in
the fender told the story, and Darby
afterward confessed that it was his car
which struck the child and that he had
speeded away. being afraid to stop.
Wright would probably have got the
extra IS per month also, except for
one thing. He is already getting the
extra compensation for previous meri-
torious services.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-06-30
Bell System Tells
Sleepers i'm Parks
When to Turn Out

The park bench alarm clock
system, q new service established
unofacially by the United States
Park police, was reported func-
tioning regularly here this month.
Sergt. H. T. Miskell reported to-
day that the so or more men who
sleep In Judiciary Square every
night are awakened each morning
at 8 o'clock by the park police. in
order to clear the scene before
the Government workers and
court attaches begin to arrive.
Capt. r. C. Montgomery, U. 8.
A., superintendent of the United
States Park Police, stated that
the policy Of his ONCE Is not to
disturb persons sleeping In the
park in an attempt to f1nd relief
from the heat. It is dif1cult to
distinguish between the Migrants,
the drunks and those merely seek
ing repose in q cool spot. the
captain explained. All Of them.
however. are subject to the 8
O'Clock alarm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-06-30
COAST GUARD OFFICER
TO NAVIGATE ZEPPELIN
Lieut.. Comdr. Smith Invited to
Guide Graf on Flight to Pole.
will Study Ice Conditions.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
Coast Guard headquarters announced
today that Lieut., Comdr. Edward H.
Smith. invited to make the flight to
the North Pole on the Graf Zeppelin as
the American representative, has been
asked to navigate the huge airship In It's
polar flight.
Smith intends to study ice conditions
during the fight. For years he has
been the chief ice expert in the inter-
national ice patrol conducted by the
Coast Guard in steamer lanes In the
North Atlantic Ocean.
Coast Guard headquarters today for
warded to the officer all the maps of
the polar region available and all of
the instruments needed by a navigator
directing a perilous flight over the
Arctic waters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-06-30
NEW AUTO TAG OFFICE

Beginning tomorrow automobile tags
will be obtained at 462 Louisiana ave-
nue., fourth floor. They will not be
sold at the District Building.
Selling tags Is one of the tasks taken
over by the Department Of Vehicles
and Trafic, which comes into existence
tomorrow under the dictatorship Of VIII
liam A. Van Duzer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-06-30
EXCURSIONS SCHEDULED
Census Bureau Group and Langdor
Club will Take Potomac Trip.

The Crops Club of the Census Bureau
will 60 on an excursion tonight on the
City of Washington of the Wilson Line
leaving the Seventh street wharf at 8:45
O'Clock. About 1000 members and
guests are expected to make the trip
A. c. Stickley is chairman, assisted by
N. A. Metro and r. v. plunkett.
The Friendship Club of Langdon also
Is going down the Potomac on the City
of Washington tonight. Miss Hilda
Harpole Is chairman of the outing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-06-30
JURY GETS THEFT CASE
Harvey Lee Held in 81, 200 Bond
on HOUSEKEEPING Charge.

Harvey Anon Lee, "a, charged with
HOUSEKEEPING, was held for action of
the grand jury, with bond set at 81, 900,
following his appearance before United
States Commissioner Needham C. Tur-
K. Wilson, after his arrest there Sum
day night.
An automobile theft charge will also
be presented against Lee before the
grand jury tomorrow.
The defendant Is said to have stolen
$50 from the automobile accessory es-
tablishment Of Frank G. Stewart, 1900
Fourteenth street on June -.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-06-30
THIEF GETS $500
Loots Cash Register in Attendants
Absence.

Walking into the Cities Service Filling
Station at Fourteenth and Water streets
southwest yesterday, bold sneak thief
calmly rang up mo sale" and stole
5000 from the cash register while the
manager was waiting on customer
in the driveway outside.
The manager, Alrin Hopsley, who
lives at 526 Ingraham street, furnished
police of the fourth precinct station
with the name Of > suspect In the
theft.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-12-01
ARKANSAS RESIDENT
 PUTS LITTLE BIT OF
 ALASKA IN BACK YARD

There arrived in Little Rock, Ar kansas, recently, by express, a crate which bore the pertinent warning; Dog will bite" Express company employees gingerly un- loaded the crate and thankfully turned it over to the conSignee, Leo P. Bott Jr, head of the Bott Advertising Agency, reports the Arkansas Gazette, of October 4.
 MT. Bott has bought dog. He has come-all the way from Alaska and he was now to see his pur- chase for the first time.
 He took the crate home and, mindful of the warning, inspected the canine occupant. It was the kind of dog he wanted, all right, an Indian bear dog (about which more will be said later), but this particular animal was - well, not
Seward daily gateway., 1931-12-01

so not.
 It was dirty and sullen and peev- ish and looked as though 1t might fulfill to the letter the prophetic placard: Dog will bite.' But MT. Bott established the Alaskan visitor in comfortable quarters in the back yard of his home and hoped for the best.
 At first, the nights were made hideous by the mournful bowling of the Indian bear dog from Alaska, and no Alaskan scenery to cure it's nostaglia. MT. Bott was beginning to repent of his interest in Indian bear dogs, and his neighbors were beginning to be thankful they lived no nearer to Alaska, where, pre- sumably, there are lot of Indian bear dogs.
 But bath, good food, comfort able quarters, and patient human sympathy and attention soon worked wonders. Now, you would not recognize in the sleek, hand-
 some - even playful IT animal the disreputable, homesick creature that arrived by express a short time ago.
 The dog boasts the unusual name
Seward daily gateway., 1931-12-01

of "Stikine," but the name is no more unusual than the dog MT. Bott thinks his Indian bear dog is probably the only one in the United States.
 He saw his first one two years ago when he was in Alaska, and became interested in the rare breed. Mir. Bott has since learned that the Indian bear dog is now almost extinct, and, so far as can be ascertained, is aboriginal. It was found on the North American continent by the first white people and is believed to have come over from Siberia, with the first In- dianS.
 T believe this dog is cross be tween a fox and Siberian husky" said MT. Bott. Tt has a fox-like head, particularly the eyes, and a fox-like tail-almost a brusll-and the body is white with a heavy coat of coarse hair. Its size also resembles Siberian husky, which, of course, is a different breed of dog from the famed Alaskan husky CT rnalemute."
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