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The Washington times., 1931-03-17
SEQUEL
To NEST RAID

The aftermath of police raid
or a fashionable Connecticut
Avenue apartment over a year
ago when Mrs. Ethel I. Bouic was
taken into custody with her hus-
bands best friend, came in an in
locutory decree for absolute di-
vorce awarded to Wilbur A.
Bouic by Justice James M. Proc
tor today.
Attorney Raymond Neudecker
represented Mr.. Bouic, who said
the man whom he regarded as his
best friend had broken up his
home.
Mr.. Bouic is awarded custody
of a son, born July 20, 1913, but
the decree provides that the
mother may visit the child at rea-
Sonable periods.
The Washington times., 1931-03-17

A meeting of the National Cap
ital Park and Planning Commits
sion will be held March 10, 20,
and 81 to study bills passed by
Congress which effect the COM
mission and the general develop
ment of the Capital.
Among the more important
measures which were passed is
the traffic bill which becomes ef-
fective at midnight, June 80, and
does away with the office Of traf-
fic director.
Alley Dwelling Ban
Consideration also will be given
to a bill designed to eventually
eliminated alley dwellings and an
amendment to the Cramton act
allowing the District Commis-
sioners to close certain streets
without having to get a separate
act through Congress. These bills
failed of passage at the last Con-
gress, being caught in the closing
jam and will probably be resub-
mitted at the next session.
The commission will be Off
cially advised of the action of the
Public Buildings Commission in
chosing the triangle east of Twen-
ty-third Street and south of New
York Avenue as the site for the
War and Navy Building group.
The staff of the commission
has been making a study Of
further development of the Monu-
ment grounds and William Part
ridge, landscape architect, prob
ably will submit recommendations.
Frederick L. Olmstead, land
scape architect, has been study
ing an improvement plan for the
grounds of the Agriculture De-
partment and the Mall, and he
also is expected to make recon-
mendations.
The staff of the commission
has been studying development
plan for Anacostia Park and
along the Northwest branch of
the Anacostia River and recon-
mendations on that work are
expected.
Among other projects which
the commission will take up are
memorials to Stephen D. Mather
and the father of Frederick L.
Olmstead, who was a celebrated
The Washington times., 1931-03-17
POWER RATE
PACT URGED
IN LETTER
Potomac Co.'s 10 Per Cent
Return Cited As Justitying
Cut; Litigation Opposed

The Public Utilities Commis-
sion today dispatched lengthy
letter to the Potomac Electric
Power Company, urging an agree
ment between the Commission
and the Company on the reduc-
ton of electric rates and inti-
mating that court action will be
taken, unless an agreement is
reached.
In the letter the Commission
made plain it's stand in the long
wrangle over the existing electric
rate consent decree. Pointing out
that undisputed evidence de-
veloped at a public hearing on
electric rates last December re-
vealed that the company was
making a 10 per cent return on
it's valuation, the Commission de-
clared that there must be are
duction in rate.
Court Favor Seen
The letter, in part, stated:
1--WE are firmly convinced
that if an agreement could be
reached with your company
concerning this matter and If
both litigants which were before
the court when the consent de-
cree was handed down should
now approach and Jointly pray
for the same changes in this
decree, the court would promptly
grant such prayers"
The opposition voiced by the
company to an agreement be.
cause of the stand taken by Peo-
pies Counsel Richmond B. Keech
in the wrangle was termed I'm.
fair by the commission. Keech
urged the divorce of the court
from the fixing of electric rates
and a bi-lateral agreement be-
tween the commission and the
company.
Commission Cites Power
The commission also pointed
out that under the public utilities
act it is empowered to set up a
sliding scale of rates by agree
ment with the company and that
this agreement should be made
either in or out of court.
Attention was also called by the
commission to the fact that the
commission could go into court
alone and ask for relief. The
commission also reminded the
company that it still has power to
conduct a valuation hearing on
the company's property.
The letter urged that the board
of directors of the company take
up the matter at its coming meet
ings and report the action taken
back to the commission. The
matter will probably be discussed
at the board of directors meeting
on March 26.
The Washington times., 1931-03-17
SAFETY BOX CD.
To DISSOLVE

Dissolution of the Washington
Safe Deposit Company, Inc, 916-
918 Pennsylvania Ave. N. W.,
property of which has been con-
demned by the Federal Govern
ment for use in the building pro-
gram, will witness the disappear
ance of the pioneer safe deposit
organization of the National Capt.
tai.
Dissolution Is Urged
Stockholders of the company
will meet in Alexandria Va, on
April 2 to act on a resolution
adopted a few days ago by the
directors Of the concern recon-
mending its dissolution.
The company is capitalized at
$4,000. The property brought
$235. 900 when taken over by the
Federal Government.
Chartered by Congress
The company originally char
tered through a special act of
Congress. It was reorganized in
1905 under the laws of Virginia
George Spransey is president and
Erskine Gordon, trust officer Of
the F'ederal-American National
Bank and Trust Company, is sec,
retary.,
While the business of the com
pany has not justified payment OF
dividends in the last few years, ex'
pectation that the property would
be taken over by the Government
influenced the stockholders to
hold their securities. The 1900
shares are held by approximately
10 persons. Approximately half of
the 5000 safe deposit boxes are
still in use.
The Washington times., 1931-03-17
Municipal Center
Lots Are Accented

The District Commissioners to-
day voted an expenditure of $780,
750 for property to be used in
the District Municipal Center.
The offer of Annie r. and
Sarah c. Hickey of $30.750 for
the sale of two lots was accepted.
The Commissioners also accepted
the offer of Indiana Brooke to
sell one lot for $4,000.
The Washington times., 1931-03-17
Flaming Gasoline
IniureS Mechanic

Clarence E. Chapman, 38, me
chanic in a garage in the rear of
1131 Twenty-first st. N. w., re-
ceived burns when a pan of gaso-
line became ignited today.
Chapman was taken to Emer-
gency Hospital. His condition is
not serious.
The Washington times., 1931-03-17
Black Hills Wants
Hoover to Pass His
Vacation There

President Hoover was invited
today by Paul E. Dellany,
prominent business man of
Rapid City, S. D., who was in
troduced by Senator Norbeck,
to spend part or all of the COM
ing summer in Black Hills,
S. D. The invitation. was ex-
tended on behalf of the Asso-
ciated Chamber of Commerce
of the Black Hills, the people of
the State of South Dakota and
other organizations.
The President appreciated the
invitation and promised to take
the matter under consideration.
The Washington times., 1931-03-17
Hoover Airport May
Assume u. S. Status

Possibility of the Government
taking over Washington Hoover
Airport and making it into a
municipal airport was discussed
at a meeting of the inter-federa-
ton conference held last night.
The committee investigating
the possibility of such an action
will continue its study Of the
question.
The Washington times., 1931-03-17
School Board Gets
RULinq on Outsiders

The Board of Education has the
power under existing laws to de-
cline to admit pupils residing in
Maryland or Virginia to public
schools of the District when such
admission creates congestion.
The Washington times., 1931-03-17
CONCERT IS ARRANGED

Miss Delphine Desio, cellist,
will appear in a concert at the
Hamilton Hotel Sunday afternoon,
under the auspices of the Poly
technic Institute of the Blind.
The Washington times., 1931-03-17
Times Staff Photo

MISS THERESA ROBEY
THE SOUTHEAST SECTION of the city aroused
by bullets fired by residents during chase after
youth charge of unauthorized of a motor
vehicle One of the bullets fired during the chase went
through kitchen window of the home of Miss Theresa
Robey, 1915 St. S. E., who is shown pointing to the
spot where the bullet passed through the window:
The Washington times., 1931-03-17
Park Planners 3-DayMeet
To Study D. G.. Needs

landscape architect and did much
to add to the beauty of the
Capital.
The Washington times., 1931-03-17

For q 24-HOur Service Directory con-
suit the announcements in tOday's Clas-
sifled Section.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-12-28

in the best marks, left-handers
showed the way in the National
League. Bill Walker of the Giants,
who previously won league honors in
1929, topped the league with an av-
erage of 2.26-the lowest National
League average of recent years, ex-
cept for the brilliant 2.09 turned in
by Dazzy Vance in 1928. Carl Hub
bell, another Giant left-hander, took
second place at 265 and Ed Brandt
Of Boston was third with 2.92.
Heinie Meme Of Pittsburgh, lead
ing right handler, was fourth with
mark of 298, and Sylvester John
son of st. Louis finished fifth with
an average of three runs per game
Paul Derringer and Bill Halla-
han, youthful st. Louis stars, led
all rivals in percentage of games
won and lost but did not fare so
well in the matter of earned runs.
Derringer, who won eighteen games
and lost eight, was fifteenth in
earned runs with an average of
1858 and Hallahan, who won nine
teen and lost nine, finished twelfth
in earned runs with 1923.
Dazzy Vance, 1880 leader, also
was far down the list, his average
of 3.37 runs per game giving him
sixteenth place.
Leaders in the various individual
pitching feats were:
Most Strike -HaIlahan, st. Louis.
1859.
Most Games-Elliott Philadelphia. So.
Most complete Games-Lucas, Cincinnati,
Most victories-Elliott, Philadelphia;
Hallahan, st. Louis, and Meme, Pitts
burgh 10,
d. Most Buns AllOwed-Elliott. phna-
Most Earned Runs Allowed-Elliott, Phil
adelphia, 118.
- Most games finished-Quinn. Brooklyn.
%. Tiled league record established by
Davies, New York. in 1920
Most Innings Pitched-Meine, Pitts
Most Batsmen Faced-Meine, Pittsburgh,
Most Defeats-si johnson, Cincinnati.
Most Hits Acknowledgement, Pittsburgh
Most Hit Batsmen-Grimes, st. Louis 10
Most Walks-Hallahan, ST. Louis, 112.
Most Wild PitcheS-Hallahan. st. Louis.
IL.
Most Sacrifice Hits Allowed-Benton.
Cincinnati. %.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-12-28
X. O. Stars
Meet Here
Kid Slaughter and TrambIie,
tuesday Rivals, Boast
Hard Punches.

Who will be the first one to for
get to duck?" is the question that
seems to be agitating local fight
followers as they discuss the ring
battle between Kid Slaughter and
Ray Tramblie to be staged at the
Armory Tuesday night.
Local fans have seen both these
middleweightS recently in one
round kayo wins, and each of
Tuesday nights contestants has
piled up a nice string of wins
lately by knockoutS.
Tramblie has stopped his last five
foes and Slaughter, after his two
minute victory over Gary Leach
here, returned to Terre Haute and
stopped the well-known Haakon
Hansen in nine rounds.
1t was announced that Ed Will
lard, prominent Chicago handler of
fighters, has purchased the contract
of Jimmie Murphy, who is to meet
Donald Fagg in the eight-round
semi windup Tuesday.
When Matchmaker Gerald Ely of
the legion learned that Tim
Charles, to meet Andy Kellett in
a siX-rounder here Tuesday night,
had made an unsatisfactory" fight
with Art LaSkey at Eau Claire, Wis,
on Dec. 4, he promptly Cancelled
Charles appearance here, and in
his stead has signed Joe Mandot of
Louisville to face the Sorrel-topped
Kellett.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-12-28
Grid Leaders Tackle Rules
to Decrease Fatality List

the National Collegiate Athletic
AsSoclation-previouSly have had
divergent and sometimes directly
contrasting objects for their meet
ings. But they're united this week.
There is less harmony on the
means than on the end desired.
officials and many coaches believe
the rules need only a few minor
changes. The M. o. A. A. reputedly
will seek elimination of the flying
wedge" on kickoff plays and perhaps
the kickoff itself. Changes advo-
Gated by some leaders are opposed
by others, but in the end it is ex-
pected the meeting will unite in rec
concentrations to the national rules
committee.
Three plans for safeguarding play
ers were approved by the officials
at Sundays meeting. A committee
composed of Ed Thorpe, New York;
Tom McCabe, Boston, and A. w.
Palmer, Philadelphia, was named to
assemble the rule change sugges-
lions and present them to the ma
tlonal rules committee.
officials appeared agreed upon the
elimination of the flying WEDGE
the return of the kickoff tee and
the setting back of the kickoff from
the forty to the thirty-yard line
The officials expressed the opinion
that many injuries occur when a
man who has been knocked down
and has no way of protecting him.
self is struck while trying to get up.
Under present rules the ball is not
downed unless the man in posses
sion on the ground is in the grasp
of an opponent.
officials favor quick termination
Of play when the man with the ball
falls to the ground and probably
will ask the rules makers to rule
that the referee shall blow his
whistle as soon as the carrier is
knocked off his feet.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-12-28
OFF THE Blackboard
BY vERN BOxELL

Mann is able to get out on the floor and
say boo at the boys, Muncie will be tough.
Of course, If Jack the NimbIe is bound and
gagged, the Bearcats may find it little
more difficult to be head man. But Shuck.
kleinfelder, Murray and Curtis along
with any of Pete's first class subs-in-
Guiding Rivers, Smith and Budd-wOuld
compose better than ordinary club.
TEN in a row for EPSON. The
Il Salts are cleaning up down
their way. EPSON plays in the
Washington sectional, and, believe
it or not, may prove bitter medicine
for the Hatchets.
All! 1t now develODes there was a win
ner in that 80 LOgansDort-Jeff of Lafav-
cite affair last week. According TO the
rule book. rivals tied at the end of regu-
lation time will play three overtime
periods. with one minute rest between the
end of the game and the first overtime
Between the first and second overtimes.
five minutes of rest are allowed. and the
teams may be allowed to leave the floor
during this period. The good old rule book
continues that the team making the frst
two points in the final overtime shall be
declared the winner by the officials if
the score is tied at the end of the final
overtime.
Officials of the Jef-Logan game allowed
gut one minute rest between the first and
second overtime periods. In the third
overtime, jeff made a free TOSS. Logansport
counted from the free throw line. left
scored again on a gratis Offering. and the
Berries tied it up again from the charity
stripe. But JEFF made two points first
so raise up that right hand there. JEFF.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-12-28
French Lick to
Get Cue Meet

By United Press
CHICAGO, Dec. 28.-The ma
tional Class A amateur 1872 balk-
line championship has been award
ed to the French Lick (Ind.)
Springs hotel and will be played
the week of March 7, 1892, the
Amateur Billiard Association an
nounced today.
Edgar T. Appleby, New York, is
the present champion, having re-
Gently dethroned Percy N. Collins,
Chicago.
The following record performances have
been approved by the amateur billiard as
ISOLATION as national records made in 1881.
Best averages for 100 points in 3-cushion
caromS: 100 points in 100 innings, made
by Al King. Tacoma, Wash.
Best tournament grand average, 3-cushion
caroms; .S4S made by Frank I. Fleming.
Champaign, Ill.
Best single game average in 3-cushion
caroms: so points in 40 innings. average
LIS. made by Joseph Hall. San Francisco.
Consecutive championship games won:
Twelve by Joseph Hall. San Francisco.
High run in 3-cushion caroms made in
major championship contest: Thirteen
mace by Louis Bassi. San Francisco.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-12-28
Indoor Pony Polo Tilt
and Horse Show Events
on Made Work Program

Local followers of pony polo will
receive their first view of an indoor
match in the state Playground coli
scum on the night of Jan. 9. The
program also will include a horse
show events, all jumping classes be-
ing represented.
The Made Work Fund, the local
organization interested in promot-
ing enterprises for the benefit of
the unemployed, is behind the en-
tertainment. The Ft. Benjamin
Harrison team and Freebooters of
Rolling Ridge will clash in the polo
fray. Probable lineups follow:
Fl HarrisOn-Lieutenant Reed, No. i;
Lieutenant Stevenson, No. 2; Captain
'0 FFesbcOt Sps M. KaeHn Jr.. No. /;
R. Fortune Jr., No. 2; C. RuckeIshaus,
No. 3.
The horse show will start at $3.50
p. m. and will be followed by the
polo match. Program follows:
and under; boys. show ring jumping class.
Is years and under; open show ring Jump
ing civilian, army, national guard; hunt
ers, limited to field hunters; special
Frank Mcfarland. formerly of the King
Brothers ranch. Henrietta, Tex, will jump
over an open automobile. and again make
a 512-foot Jump Made Work Fund surprise
PARTY; first indoor polo game of official
length "A periods Freebooters, Rolling
Ridge vs.. FIT. Benjamin Harrison.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-12-28
Independent Basket Notices

Denzil Shireman. Morgantown, Ind, or
phone 500, Providence.
South Side Turner girls continued their
victory string with 24-to-8 triumph over
a picked girls team Sunday. For games
call Ada Schroeder. DreXel 3669-W.
Junior Athletics defeated Communal
Midgets last Thursday night, 80 to II.
Teams desiring games with MidgetS, call
DreXel 1924, or write to Communal build
ing, II West Morris street.
The Panthers desire games with teams
playing in the 13-15-year-old class that
have access to gyms. Call Talbot 6193,
and ask for Babe.
Lauter All-Stars and Lauter Midgets de-
sire a game for Friday afternoon to be
played at the Bows Club. Teams interested
call Belmont 364i. Lauter Seconds will
oppose the fast Cards at p m The
Al-Stars play in the 20-24-year-old class
and the MidgetS in the 14-l6 class.
House of David defeated Charlottesville
Casket Company, 80 to %. The invaders
held the edge all the way in a hard-fought
encounter. Harry Hybarger manager of
the CaSket quintet. would like to hear
from state independent quintets regard
ing home and road games. Write Hybar-
ger at Charlottesville CaSket Company.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-12-28

Don Cavanaugh, former Gary
high school star, will be seen at
guard, playing his second year with
the varsity. Last seacon he was sec
ond in the scoring column to But
zen.
Purdue Seeks Revenge
Purdue also faces first class OPP
position Tuesday, seeking revenge
against the Montana State Bobcats.
who upset the BoilermakerS in a
hectic battle two seasons ago. The
fray will be staged at Lafayette, and
although the Bobcats again are
strong, Piggy Lambert's five is a
favorite to triumph.
One of the outstanding all
Hoosier tussles of the early season
will be staged at Greencastle
Wednesday, where Indiana hopes to
break into the win column again
with a decision over the strong De
Paw Tigers. Everett Deans Grim
son snipers are favorites, but the
Tigers may spring a few surprises.
Irish Test Wildcats
Notre Dame hopes to make it two
straight over Northwestern, defend
ing Big Ten champions, when the
rivals hook up on the Evanston
hardwood Thursday. The Wildcats
will be out to renew their edge over
the Irish, which includes five tri-
umphs in the last seven tits.
Butler gets it's second hard test
of the week on Friday night, when
Montana State plays at the field
house.
Other games include Central
Normal, unbeaten in tWenty-four
starts, against Illinois State Normal
at Charleston, Ill, and Purdue VS..
Monmouth at Lafayette on Thurs
day, and De PAW VS.. Cincinnati at
Greencastle and Manchester VS..
Blufton at North Manchester on
Saturday.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-12-28
rish-JeffersOnville Fray
Tops City Prep Basket Bill

which has turned in some surprise
wins this season.
Tech will get action on Saturday
night with the Rushville Lions Wis
iting the east side hardwood. Tim
CampbeI's Snipers are favored in
this encounter. washington goes to
Beech Grove on Friday, and the i'm
proved Continentals are expected
to extend their winning streak.
st. Paul high school, coached by
Walter Floyd, former Manual star,
will play Manual at the south side
court Wednesday night. Bridgeford
has had his FASTENERS hard at work
during the vacation from classes
and the Red snipers will be in top
shape for the encounter.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-12-28
Southpaws Walker and Hubbell
Turn In Lowest n. L. Averages

ker and Hubbell of the Giants and
Malone of the Cubs-allowed an av-
erage of less than four runs per
game, the 1881 statistics show four
pitchers with an earned run average
of less than three per game and
twenty-five who allowed less than
four runs per game.
AS in the American League, where
Lefty Grove of the Athletics and
Lefty Gomez of the Yankees turned
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-12-28
CanZOneri to
Tackle Bat
By United Press

By United Press
CHICAGO, Dec. 28.-One of the
outstanding fstic battles arranged
in a long time, Tony Canzoneri VS..
Bat Battalino, for the lightweight
and junior welterweight titles of the
world, held by Canzoneri, will be
held at the Chicago stadium Jan.
20 to %.
Nate Lewis, stadium matchmaker,
hopes to set the date today. Both
fighters have signed, but Canzoneri
has asked few days to determine
whether he needs a tuneup scrap
before meeting the featherweight
champion. Battalino meets Jay
Miller at New York soon.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-12-28

City high school quintetS play
seven games this week, with Short
ride and Cathedral topping the
bill with two battles each.
Joe Dienhart'S Irish Snipers face
the hardest assignment. Gibault of
VincenneS will come here Wednes-
day night, and on Friday afternoon
the north siders will tangle with the
unbeaten Jeffersonville high school
team, rated as one of the strongest
quintetS in the state.
Shortridge opens against Upton
at the north side gym Wednesday
night, and will play Mooresville at
the blue hardwood Friday after
noon. Kenny Peterman's quintet is
favored in both contests, although
Upton boasts speedy quintet,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-12-28
California Eleven Noses Out
Stubborn Georgia Tech Team

When the southerners attempted to
kick out, Stone, end, blocked the
punt and dropped on the ball for
touchdown.
Techs lightweight line, led by
Monk Neblett, brilliant center, then
held the invaders scoreless until
Yellow Jacket backs, led by Flowers,
had turned in a touchdown, making
the score 7 to 6, California.
The Tech score touched off the
California scoring punch. With
Schaldach and Rusty Gill, aces of
the Bear back field, who registered
most of the 1926 yards gained by the
coast team during the tilt, running
wild, the visitors tailed twice on
long drives.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-12-28

on Norgren's success in developing
a fast breaking offense.
Norgren, a Chicago alumnus and
winner Of y C'S, has been coach
since 1921. Formerly he coached at
the University of Utah, which won
the national A. A. U. title in 1916
under his tutelage.
The new home Of Maroon basket
ball and indoor track, built at a
cost of more than s500,01O, will be
dedicated Dec. 80 preceding e game
with Carleton college, Mortified,
/ Mimi.