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Must Add Revised Figures to
Determine if SIashes
Equal $780, 900.
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
HELD GREATLY REDUCED
Increased Personnel Also May Be
Banned in Effort to Keep Tax
Rate at Present Level.

The District Commissioners met this
morning for = second study Of the 1898
estimates, having concluded at q long
session yesterday the hearing Of de-
lenses Of the items submitted by the
heads of the various establishments.
School oficials explained the details Of
their 1888 budget Of $15,172,072 at
Yesterdays hearing.
The task now facing the city heads
IS to add up the items as revised tenta-
lively in their first examination OF the
budget and see If the reductions total
approximately $11 300 900. which must
be slashed of the total If the District
Is to run its municipal establishment
in 1898 on q $l.70 tax rate, the same
IS charged at present
The department heads submitted esu-
mates totaling $57,097s 1874, OF which
S49.217,244 would be charged TO the
general fund arising principally from
taxing personal and real property, the
balance to come from special levies such
as the gasoline tax, water rents, re-
tirement payments and the like.
The prospects for 1888. as outlined
BY District Auditor Daniel j. Donovan,
Is that the District can stand . budget
of $37 1927 $40 from its general fund, or
a budget, including trust and special
funds, of $45,618,140, If both the tax
rate and the Federal contribution of
$a,500,000 to the District remain un-
changed.
Many Of the capital expenditures
recommended by the department heads
are known to have been eliminated and
probably all salary stepups and large
majority of all added personnel as well.
Whether such measures have been
radical enough will not be known until
the tedious process of adding up the
thousands Of revised items Is COM
pleted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-20

preached, baptized and performed we'd
ding ceremonies. while Mrs. Tibbetts
has attended to the housekeeping. With
them has been their only child, Edith,
now grown to young womanhood, who
has assisted her parents in their work.
Twins Along Now.
This year two more persons have been
added to the caravan of the travelling
Tibbetts. Five months ago twin daugh-
tiers were born to Mrs. TibbettS, and
now in the front bed room of the bun
galow on wheels is to be seen a crib In
which 5-month-old Ada gurgles and
COOS with her sister May.
THE babies aren't bit Of trouble, "
Mrs. TibbettS says. In addition to the
twins the Tibbetts are carrying with
them a pet bulldog and canary bird
whose cage swings above the small We
randas at the rear. box of blossom
ing pancies completes this picture OF
home comfort.
Here for Few Days.
In addition to cooking the meals
caring for the twins and doing other
household duties Mrs. Tibbetts plays a
small camp organ at her husband
services. while Edith accompanies her
On violin.
Three radios are included in the mis-
sion equipment. and are used frequently
By the minister in his Gospel services.
After visit of few days in Wash
ington the Travelling Tibbetts" will
leave for Pennsylvania where DR.. Tib-
belts has been invited to preach during
Junc.
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CAPITAL WILL SEE
AIR COMBAT FLEET
SO Ships Destined for Ma
neuvers at Dayton, Ohio, to
Pass Over Washington.

Washington will catch a glimpse Of
part Of the 672 Army airplanes which
Friday will participate in the great
est cross-country movement undertaken
by military aviation Of any nation in
peace time. Sixty-nine ships are ex-
pected to arrive at Boiling Field during
the morning and depart early in the
afternoon for their concentration points
for combat demonstrations in the New
York and New England areas.
Meanwhile. Assistant Secretary In
gals, in charge Of naval aeronauticS.
returned to his Office here today from
viewing the concentration at Dayton,
Ohio, from which point the ships will
arrive here Friday. and said the
lessons learned would be of material
benefit In perfection of national de-
Tense.
He termed the concentration OF the
Army Air Corps as IAN extraordinary
achievement in the procurement Of air
craft. training of personnel and organi-
zation OF various ground forces"
Twelfth Squadron First In.
The first group scheduled to arrive
here will be the 18th Observation Squad
ron, Fort Sam Houston, Tex; the 88th
Observation Squadron. from Fort Sill
ron, from Maxwell Field, Alabama. They
are expected to arrive at the field at
GAS o'clock.
The second group, composed Of OBJ
Servation craft manned by cadets from
Kelly Field, Tex, is expected in at
HAS O'Clock. The two separate units
will hop of again at PAS o'clock in
the afternoon.
Commenting further on his observa-
lions in Ohio, Mr.. ingalls, said today
that ito see these aircraft take of in
groups numbering from five to 18. rem
devious en- maSSe at some designated
point, then sweep in perfect formation
over the objective, and, gradually cir
cling downward, land again in large for
nations, gives one confidence that the
development of our Army Air Corps
is in safe and able hands. The extra
ordinary cooperation which has been
displayed and the many safety measures
that have been taken were the two out
standing features.
1T is absolutely essential that the
War Department acquire knowledge and
experience in the handling of large
numbers Of aircraft, for the rapid de-
velopment and expansion of aviation
means that in the unfortunate event
of another war airplanes will be in
volved not in tens and twenties, but
literally in thousands"
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Government Presents Case,
Introducing Bank and
Brokerage Records.
SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR
IS CALLED BY ROVER
Uses Blackboards to illustrate Tes-
timony Concerning First
of IA Counts.

Harry v. Haynes will take the stand
In his own defense against the ACCUSE
tions growing out of his administration
as the president Of the Farmers & Me-
chanics' Bank, it was brought out today
at the bankers trial before Justice
Peyton Gordon in Criminal Division l
OF District Supreme Court.
That this is the present intention OF
the defense was made known by his
counsel, H. Winship Wheatley, as the
Government started actual presentation
of its case with the introduction Of
bank and brokerage records. These
records, which have been identified by
witnesses in the course of the past week,
were admitted as evidence late yester-
day by Justice Gordon after two days
had been devoted to arguments over
their admBsibility, with the jury ex-
Guided from the court room.
Investigator Testifies.
In starting to detail the transactions
alleged against Haynes, United States
Attorney Leo A. Rover, directing the
Governments case, put on the witness
stand E. J. Armbruster, a special agent
OF the Bureau of Investigation, Depart
ment of Justice. who is an accounting
specialist. Laying before the jury the
voluminous records from the Farmers
o. hMSCHdIllCS kodIlk, lIOIH TWO NCW 1Olh
brokerage houses, New York banks and
from w. B. Hibbs 81 Co., local brokers,
ArmbruSter, using two blackboards to
illustrate his testimony, began going
into the flrst Of the IA counts Of the
indictment against Haynes.
1t was when Wheatley noticed that
Armbruster was using notes to amplify
the figures he presented that he called
this to the attention Of the court.
Defense Asks Same Privilege.
ct have no objection to the witness
using the notes, provided that the same
privilege is accorded Haynes when he
takes the stand" Wheatley said.
Upon being assured that this same
right would be granted Mr.. Haynes. the
case proceeded.
The FIRST count in the indictment
taken up by Armbruster charges false
entry of SAL 800 in the general ledgers
of the bank. 1t Is described as covering
four of Haynes notes, and it Is con-
tended that it purports TO represent
payment of loans.
The prosecution holds that these
items, which were shown as OF Noven1-
Der II, 1927, should have appeared in
the clearing house report of the fol-
lowing day. They did not, it is said,
but according to an analysis Of the
banks records presented by Armbruster
they ostensibly we're reflected in hold
items" Mr.. Wheatley objected to this
analysis" but the objection was over
ruled and he entered an exception.
Haynes Is also charged with other
anegedly false entries. with falsifying
reports to the controller. misapplication
OF funds and abstraction Of securities.
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RHEIMS PERSONAL
PROFIT QUESTIONED
Lawyer Unable to Produce
Evidence of Remuneration
in Release of Trusts.

An effort to ascertain whether Ed
mund D. Rheem profted personally
through release Of trusts on properties
financed through Swartzell, Rheem g.
Hensey Co. was made yesterday at a
meeting of the bankrupt Arms credi-
tors
The attempt was made by Attorney
Marcus Borchardt, who said there was
reason to believe Rheem may have re-
ceived some remuneration for releasing
trusts on properties and substituting
thereon trusts in smaller amounts"
Unable TO Produce Evidence.
The lawyer, however, was unable TO
produce any evidence supporting his
belief, and Referee Fred j. Eden in
structed Rheem he need not answer
the question.
Borchardt called attention to what
he described as the unusual business
relationship between Rheem and A.
Joseph Howar," and said he would like
to know where Rheem maintained his
personal bank accounts in 1890.
After some argument over the legality
OF the question, Referee Eden told
Borchardt ne would consider brief on
the point II he desired to submit one.
Refuses TO Answer.
Attorney George E Sullivan stated
the auditors report showed nearly So
600, 900 from release trusts had never
been credited on the books OF Swartzell
Rheem g. Hensey TO the noteholders.
He asked Rheem II this approximate
figure was correct and the witness an
swered he could not tell without
searching the records.
Rheem several times refused to an
Sc-er questions as TO the disposition OF
funds from released trusts on the
ground an answer might tend TO in
eliminate him.
Properties on which he was examined
included the Printcraft Building, an
unimproyed tract at Massachusetts
and Nebraska avenues, l4G0 irving
street, Twenty second and N streets
Thirteenth and Monroe streets, 1880
Park road and 933 L street. The hear
ing will be resumed tomorrow at !
O'Clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-20
POST OFFICE NEXT
UNDER HOOVER AK
Chiefs to Meet With PreSi-
dent at Third Week End
Rapidan Conference.

Faced with q $40 ,o00, 600 deficit In
the Post ONCE Department for the
year ending June 80, and the prospect
Of an even larger deficit the following
year, President Hoover has requested
the executive heads of that depart
ment to confer with him this week end
at his Rapidan Camp to see what
economies can be effected.
This huge deficit in the postal serv-
ice Is $40,000,000 greater than the
deficit last year. The contributing
factors, according to surveys made, are
a $50,000,00 drop in postal revenues
and the mounting costs of ocean and
air mail services.
This will be the third of the Presi-
dents series OF economy conferences
ferences are to follow. Orders have
been given to executives of the Treas
ury, Agriculture and Navy Depart
ments to survey their respective de-
partments, apd prepare to confer with
the President on financial matters
soon.
Deficit 100000, 900.
Alarmed over the rapidly growing
4LCdSuIy uCiS4I, - 1ION CSbA-
mated at mere than $500, 900 900, and
the prospect of continued falling of
in revenues. Mr.. Hoover has determined
to resort to the strictest economy.
Since his decision the President is said
to have figured that he can slash ex-
penses next year by $150,000,000. AT
least that is his hope, and he is said
to have set his economy goal at that
figure.
Following his economy talk with War
Department heads two weeks ago, 1t is
now believed that a saving OF about S2O,-
600 900 can be effected in the military
establishment next year His talk with
the heads of the Interior Department
last week end has raised his hopes OF
bringing about saving in that depart
ment next year of $4.000,000, and the
prospects of $17,000,000 saving at the
end of the next three years.
At the Post once economy confer
ence at the camp, Walter F. Brown,
Postmaster General: Arch Coleman, First
Assistant: w. Irving Glover, Second As
sistant; F. A. Tilton, Third Assistant;
John w. Philip. Fourth Assistant. and
two or three other executives of the
service will be present. The President
and his guests will leave early Saturday
morning for the camp He will prob
ably return to Washington Sunday
night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-20
FIREMAN, 80 YEARS
IN SERVICE, RETIRED
Capt. Oscar Leaman, Suffering
From Sinusitis, Given
Pension.

The District Commissioners have Or
dered Capt. oscar Leamsn. No. ~ En-
gine Company. Fire Department, retired
on account OF physical disabilities IN
Cured in line Of duty. Leaman was a
sufferer from acute Sinusitis, the result
Of exposure 70 the cold. He is 81 and
has served for 80 years. He was given
a pension of $l25 per month.
A contract for construction OF the
Rhode Island avenue service sewer, be-
tween Second and Third streets north
east, was given yesterday TO r. D. Schle-
gel for 81 ,304.08.
The Commissioners authorized pur-
chase of o tract Of land adjacent TO the
Toner School, Twenty-fourth and F
streets, from Jacques Heidenheimer fol-
$3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-20

BY GRETCHEN SMITH.
Accustomed to strange vehicles and
unusual travellers, Washington's tourist
camp woke up and rubbed its eyes re-
Gently at a remarkable eQuipage which
rolled into camp.
Many have been the travelling homes
on wheels which have passed through
the Capital, but hardly has the city
extended a greeting to a more original
combination than that Of Rev. Arthur
Tibbetts, which arrived from New York
q few days ago.
DR.. Tibbetts a quarter of a century
ago would have been called a circuit
rider" Mounted on an old gray mare,
perhaps, he would have been seen trav-
cling through mountains and valleys,
preaching the Gospel to lonely souls in
out -the-way places who only upon
such rare occasions came in contact
with Christian doctrines.
House on Five-TOn Truck.
Travelling to the same places, DR..
Tibbetts now arrives in modern fashion,
carrying his home and his pulpit with
him.
Upon the chassis Of a great five-ton
truck last Winter DR.. Tibbetts built him
self bungalow. Inside are to be found
bed room, kitchen and bath, and at the
rear an attractive little veranda, from
which the minister can preach the
Gospel during his travels.
For 20 years DR.. and Mrs Tibbetts
have been travelling the highways Of
Eastern States, where the minister has
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-20

Thrown into the water when a COM
panion stood up in their canoe to reach
for q cigarette, John j. Walsh, 10
year-old Central High School student
OF 1913 Farrgut street, was drowned
in the Potomac River near Key Bridge
late yesterday afternoon.
Two other Central students, Thomas
Russell. Is, of 1878 California street,
and Philip Fries. is, of 1926 Hobart
street, who accompanied Walsh. swan
TO nearby boats and we're hauled to
safety. Walsh sank beneath the sur
face and did not reappear.
Drag for Body.
Members Of the harbor precinct sta
ton, whose work was interrupted by
darkness last night, are dragging the
river in the vicinity Of the Three Sis
ters Islands today in an effort TO find
the body.
The three boys obtained permission
TO leave their classes at Central High
during the noon recess and went i'm
mediately to a boat house near Key
Bridge, where they rented the canoe
and left on their excursion.
Police were told that the boat cap
sized when one Of the boys got up in
the canoe to reach for a cigarette
Walsh, noted for his ability as a swim
mer. took only few strokes and then
disappeared. apparently dragged under
by the current
Parents Anxious
The Walsh youths parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. George P. Walsh, worried because
John failed to appear for work at his
fathers hardware, store, on Upshur
street, after school yesterday, tried in
vain to locate their son all afternoon
not knowing OF his fate.
They we're notified Of his death when
the Russell boy called and told them of
the drowning.
Meanwhile police were concentrating
all their efforts in locating the body.
Darkness finally put a halt to the
dragging.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-20
TWO JAILED IN RUM @
PLOT FREE ON BAIL
Lerner and Kushner Released to
Await Appeal From Sem ~
fences Here. z

were at liberty TO-DAY on bail az 45 nm
each to await the decision Of the Dis
trict Court Of Appeals on their appeal
from the sentence imposed on them
last Friday by Justice Oscar r. Lalh-
ring. The sentence followed refusal Of
a new trial for the men on q charge OF
conspiracy to violate the national pro-
hibition law
Through Attorney T. Morris Wanp-
Ter, Lerner and Kushner have fled their
bill of exceptions and given q cost bond
to prosecute the appeal. They have
been In Jail since last Friday. Nine
others convicted with them also are I'm
Jail, but at least one OF them has de-
cided 10 abandon the appeal noted for
him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-20
SCHOOLGIRL WIFE
GETS DIVORCE DECREE
Mrs. Margaret Currier Charges
Husband Paid Attentions to
Other Girls.

The schoolgirl marriage Of Margaret
Gates Currier, 1929 N street northwest,
was officially ended yesterday when
Justice Proctor awarded the l7-year-
old wife of John Sylvester Currier a
decree of limited divorce. The Curriers'
were married in Alexandria, Va, Janu-
airy 10, 1929, and separated August 20
of the same year when, 1t was charged
hv the wife. Currier deserted her after
thew had quarreled over his attentions
to another girl.
Mrs. Currier, represented by Attorney
Raymond Neudecker, alleged that when
her husband was asked why he had
another girl In his automobile, his only
reply was Because am fool"
The decree provides no permanent
alimony assessment against Currier.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-20

And she was quite a feature Of the
performance herself. for everybody close
enough looked at the absorbed small
figure Of Peggy Ann, down in the front
row. almost as much as they did at the
aerialists. 'so'very high above.
In her hand she clutched perforated
box labeled Live chameleons-chang-
ing all colors." You bought them as
you came through the menagerie tent.
She ate peanuts and the usher brought
her pink Lemonade.
Thrills Too Much.
But some of the circus was almost
too much for Peggy Ann. She simply
couldn't stand the thrills.
She stuffed her fingers in her ears
when three clowns played with bomb,
and she kept them there, tight as ever
she could, all the while an upside down
man came toboganning down wire,
right past her nose.
And when the sailor boys with their
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-20

TT was a modern circus but an old
appeal which held 5-year-cld Peggy
Ann Hoover enthralled yesterday
/ while electric fans hummed be-
hind her and in front the band
blared through radio simplifying sys-
tenn.
Although her small brother. Peter. 3
years old, had to stay home in the
White House because he had cold,
Peggy AIMS big blue eyes saw enough
for two-she told him all about it later.
The star performers made their spe-
cial bows right in front OF the green
railing over which Peggy Ann hung.
swaying slightly to the lifting tune of
the green-and-gold uniformed band.
Clowns Perform.
The clowns did all their funny stunts
so close she could almost have reached
out her hand to touch them. The
dancing elephant, the musical sea lions,
the monster sea elephant all added a
little flourish to their acts for Peggy
Ann.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-20
HoOVER'S NEW BOAT
TAKEN ON TRIAL TRIP
b5.Foot Craft Put Through PAGES
on Short Course in Po-
tomac River.

President Hoover's new speed boat,
which arrived ut the Washington Navy
ward Yesterday from Norfolk, Va, was
gwen its first trial trip here today. The
craft was put through its PAGES on a
course extending about two and one
nsIf miles IN and down the water front.
T1aa boat which Is SIS feet long. is
tisd nm ~ No. 3 slip at the Navy Yard.
Eos,tsr,a cleaning and further altera-
tionS and adjustments are being made
"a the craft win be ready for o1icial
use IN q few days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-20

balancing pyramids started rope walk
ing high above she climbed back into
her mothers lap and snuggled her head
OIL her shoulder.
Then she turned around and looking
back at the rest of the audience, spied
in the second row behind a little girl
she knew-Phoebe Lewis, aged 8. whose
father, z. 1. Lewis is an Interstate
Commerce Commissioner.
Quits Official Party.
Right there Peggy Ann quit the on
cial party cold for Phoebe. She clam
bered up over one row of chairs and
Phoebe clambered down over one row OF
chairs, and together they watched the
bareback riders.
All went chattily till Peggy AIMS
bright eyes spied big cannon poking
its nose into the actors entrance. Then
back TO her mothers arms she went
back went her fingers into her ears.
Its going TO be something awful
mama" she whispered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-20

The once Of Public Buildings and
Public Parks was SIS richer today, due
to a fine imposed upon himself by prob
ably the worlds most honest and sensi-
tive man.
The check arrived at the District
Building yesterday, accompanied by q
letter from j. W. Kirk of Denton, Nd,
who explained that while driving
through one of Washington's parks he
turned on into q dirt part which had
some gravel on it,"
He wrote that while this may seem to
the Commissioners a matter of little
consequence, he regrets that he has
broken this ordinance" and sends the
check a. "a penalty WITCH lay upon
mHaalt Math th0 h0rA thak u Mill aaama
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-20
VISITING AUTOIST FINES SELF S.
THOUGH HE HASN'T BROKEN LAW
Marylander Says He Thoughtessly Drove OFF Highway
and Wants to Be Punished.

better judgment and a clearer head"
There may be some law against driv-
ing on gravel-Studded dirt in parks, as
there is against practically everything
else. But the Commissioners decided
not to look up the matter. Such a
quest might bafile the corporation
sioners in the position of looking gift
horses in the mouth.
So DR.. Luther H. Reichelderfer, presi-
dent OF the board, Endorsed the check
and sent It along to the head of the
park system, Col. u. s. Grant, Sd
Judging by the large increase in his
1888 estimates, the Commissioners
ehack us@faa1 -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-20
MARIoNETTES PERFORM

Under auspices Of the Women's Guild
OF American University, Theodore Tiller
VIII present two marionette shows, at
and p.m.. Friday at the gymnasium
on the campus. Massachusetts, and Me-
braska avenues.
The o'clock show will be Peter
Rabbit" while the evening performance
will be From the Depths Of FYiiga1aa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-20
CONVENTION is TOPIC

Rev. Samuel Judson Porter, pastor
Of the First Baptist Church, Sixteenth
and o streets, will address the congre-
8 o'clock on the business transacted and
considered at the annual Southern Bap-
list Convention recently held at Bir.
ningharn. Ala.
Rev. Porter represented lbs church 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-20
Wife Given Divorce.

UPPER MARLBORO, Md, May 20
tsueciaI Judge Joseph c. Mattingiy
Yesterday signed decree granting an
shrnl,,te divorce 10 Mrs. Elsie Payne oil
cottare CITY from Raymond Payne OF
Aws sl1incton' The wife charged cruelty
and desertion. She was represented ny
$500 An1eM n 80 .-a->l~N>L4z@Ls4.