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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-10
.RHEEM CREDITORS
TRYING TO TRACE
"M|SUSED FUNDS"
Investigation Into Hay.Adams
House Project Is
FruitIeSS.
METHODS OF FINANCING
EXPLAINED BY OFFICER
Witness Loses Composure Under
Examination on
Sedgwick.

An effort to trace alleged "misuscd
money" into the Hay-Adams House
project, made yesterday at the creditors
examination of the bankrupt Swartzcll,
Rheem & Hensey Co., mortgage bank
ers,.' proved unsuccessful, and spokes-
men for notehoiderS then turned at
tention to other properties.
Edmund D. Rheem, executive vice
president OF the mortgage house, testi-
ned his company had advanced money
for building purposes under a first trust
secured by 99-year leasehold interest
in the property. The leaSehold he said
he believed, was owned by the Ward
man Corporation.
Rheem also testified that six months
ago, after default in payment on thi.
loan. the Hay-Adams Corporation was
formed to operate the hotel so that all
the earnings would come into the treas
urY OF Swartzell, Rheem a. Hensey.
The witness declared that in Janu-
airy, 1881, his company advanced about
Sll2,0O0 to pay overdue taxes on the
property.
Company Paid Taxes.
An attempt was made at this juno
ture to show that this advance for taxes
came out Of money due note holders,
but Rheem said it was paid out of
SWartzell, Rheem & Hensey funds.
His company could have forecloSed
and taken the leasehold after the de-
fault, Rneem admitted, but this was
not done, he said, because under the
terms Of a chattel mortgage on the
furnishings, the mortgage became due
and payable Immediately If the title
changed ownership: To prevent fore
closures, he. said, the Hay-Adams Cor
poration was formed to operate the
hotel for the benefit of the mortgage
house.
Rheem testified that original first
trusts on the Guthridge, the Winde-
mere, Sedgwick, Harrogate and Flagler
Apartments had been released, explain
ing the financing of these properties
Under questioning by George e. Sulli-
IAN, an attorney for creditors.
Says NOteholders Reimbursed.
A majority of the noteholders under
these trusts, Rheem asserted, either
we're paid in cash or accepted reinvest-
ments.
Rheem for the first time lost his
composure while answering questions
concerning the Sedgewick.
The witness testified that substitute
first trust, smaller than the original.
had been placed on the property, and
that the balance Of the funds had been
raised by the purchase by Swartzell.
Rheem g. Hensey Co. of second trust
from the owner.
LAS matter of fact" Sullivan asked,
mo arrangement was made to raise the
money to pay the noteholders?"
II resent that question" Rheem re-
torted. I've been over that point many
times. and if you can't understand it,
I'm sorry"
Rh2em previously had commended that
a credit of the amount of the second
trust to the account Of the owner and
the charging of like amount to the
company's loan account was, in effect,
IN actual payment.
The apartment properties were built
by A. Joseph Howar
The creditors examina ton will be
resumed Thursday at o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-10
KING WILL STUDY
NEEDS OF SCHOOLS
Elimination of PortabIeS Is
Among Subjects Senator
Has in Mind.

Senator King of Utah, who has been
preparing q program of District legisla-
ton he believes Congress should con-
slider at the next session, plans to make
study early this week of the needs of
the public school system.
The Utah Senator, who Is ranking
Democrat member of the District Com
mittee, said he expects to confer with
Engineer Commissioner Gotwals and
also with public school officials.
The Senator indicated that his inter-
est in the schools would not be limited
to the question of physical facilities or
problems related to construction of new
buildings, but that he wanted to ac-
quaint himself with the needs of the
school system as whole.
The prospect for getting rid OF port
ables and the outlook for eliminating
part-time classes are among the sub
iects the Senator has in mind and on
which he will seek information.
Senator King several weeks ago
talked over with members of the cor
poration counsePs Office other local sub
jects not related to the school system
on which he plans to introduce bills in
the next Congress. Chief among these
is his proposed bill to broaden the gen.
eral powers of the Commissioners to
cover some of the municipal questions
which now require action by Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-10
F. D. HAMMER ELECTED
HEAD OF RAILMEN'S BODY
Convention Of Past Presidents
Passenger Association to End
With Mount Vernon Trip.

r. D. Hammer of Detroit, assistant
general passenger agent Of the Wabash
Railroad, was elected president Of the
Past Presidents Passenger Association,
an organization Of railway passenger
oflcials who have been presidents OF
some transportation organization or
club, at the business session of the
annual convention here yesterday. The
convention will be concluded today with
visit to Mount Vernon and other
historic places in and about Wash
in9ton.
other officers elected included: c. F..
Gorley Boston. general agent Of the
Boston g. Maine Railroad. vice preSi-
dent: w. G. Cooper. travelling passenger
agent Of the Canadian Pacific Railroad.
secretary. and J. L. Homer, New York
City, past president of the General
Eastern Passenger Service and assistant
general passenger agent Of the Delaware,
Lackawanna 81 Western, treasurer.
John Buch, Philadelphia, general
passenger agent Of the Reading Rail-
road, Is the retiring president.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-10
GLASS HURLED IN FIGHT

Struck with drinking glass thrown
at him during an alteration at his
home yesterday afternoon, George Reid,
colored, 81, of 2014 Columbia terrace,
was taken to Emergency Hospital with
lacerations of the ear and scalp.
Patrolmen j. H. Gwinn and J. c.
Conway of the third precinct radio
scout crew, arrested Constantine Ty-
vanner, colored. 80, of 1927 Edmond
street. He was charged with disorderly
conduct and assault.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-10
CRASH HURTS FAIL
TO HALT GOV. BILBO
injured Internally, He Proceeds on
Motor Trip to Keep Engage
ments.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
JACKSON, Miss. May Gov Theo-
dore @. Bnbo,s automobile skidded off a
hill today. overturned in a ditch and
injured him, but he declined to break
engagements and proceeded to the
capitol for conferences Immediately aft
or receiving frsG-aid treatment
His physician DR.. H. F. Garrison,
said he received a fractured rib, abb
dominal injuries and numerous cuts
and bruises.
The executive car plunged Off an en-
bankment near Prentiss after getting
out Of control on the slippery hill, the
Negro chauffeur, who escaped unhurt,
reported Shortly after the accident
Gov. Bilbo conferred with w. B. Rob-
erts. chairman OF the State Senate
Finance Committee
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-10
oPERETTA SCHEDULED
"oioldiIocks," With Cast of so, to
BE Given Saturday.

"Goldilocks and the Three Bears, "
an operetta, will be presented by mem
hers OF the Sing Song Club OF Friend
shin House at Pierce Hall. Sixteenth
and Harvard streets, next Saturday
afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. The cast
includes about so children.
The presentation is a part OF the
results OF the Winters training Of the
children at Friendship House. Miss
Esther Linkins and Miss Sarah Bergling
have assisted in the direction OF the
cast. Miss Anne Bach is accompanist.
A silver offering will be taken at the
hall. There will be no admission
charge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-10
HELD FOR GRAND JURY
Two Alexandria Men Accused OF
Attacking Girl.
By stan correspondent of The star.

BY Stan Correspondent of The Star.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. May 9.-Charged
with criminally attacking l4-year old
Italian girl, two local men were held
for the action of the grand jury by
Judge William S. Snow, following a
preliminary hearing in Police Court
today.
The men held are Angelo Schiavi, %,
of 704 North Columbus street, and
Vincent Evangelist, 80, of 827 North
Columbus street. The girl claimed on
the witness stand this morning that she
was assaulted by one of the men about
Christmas, 1880, and by the other a
short time later.
Warrants for the arrest of the two
men charged were sworn out by Elvira
Coppa, friend of the girl said to have
been attacked, who lives at No. North
Washington street, extended. The men
were arrested by Sergts. Sims and Ev-
erly on Wednesday and held under
$1,000 bail each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-10
TAX RATE CUT
Special Dispatch to The star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
OAKLAND, Md, May "a reduc-
ton Of 10 cents in the municipal tax
rate for the coming fiscal year was
made by the mayor and council of
Oakland. The new rate will be 90
cents on 500.
In computing the rate. the authori-
ties considered the decreased cost of
materials and the fact that most of
the street improvement program has
been completed. The total revenue for
the year ended February % was $50, 900
and expenditures, $4,000. AS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-10
TWO HURT IN CRASH
NEAR ROCKVILLE, ND.
Treated at Georgetown Univer-
sity Hospital for Minor
Injuries.

James G. Atkins, 81. Of 1902 street,
and William A. Van Horn. 20, of 1929
Benning road northeast, were brought
to Georgetown University Hospital for
treatment yesterday after being injured
in an automobile accident near Rock
vile. Md.
Atkins suffered lacerations of the
forehead, while Van Horn received cuts
about the face. They were discharged
after receiving medical attention.
Robert Roy, years old, of Claren-
con, Va, was treated at the same in
stitution for bruises of the head and
arms. after being run down by an au-
comobile in Clarendon. He was then
taken to his home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-10
TAXI INJURIES WOMAN
Eva West Sustains Fractured
Ankle in Mishap.

N Eva West. 40. OF IS H street,
f a fractured ankle. shock and
M yesterday when run down by
,sxicab at Eighteenth and + streets.
The driver OF the cab. Samuel c.
BALDWIN, 80, Of 1908 North Capitol
street. took Mrs. West to the once OF
. nearby physician for treatment. she
was later removed to Emergency Hos
pitsl. Baldwin was not held.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-10
New Red Cross Group Forms.

MOOREFIELD. w. Va, May 8 (Spe-
cial) "A permanent Red Cross county
chapter was organized here yesterday
with r. c. Welton as chairman and the
following other officers: George w.
Kuhn. vice chairman: Mrs. L. D. Gro
yer, secretary; ". G. Dasher, treasurer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-10
RAIL MEN TO MEET
Southern Freight Association Com
mittee to Be Here Three Days.

The Executive Committee OF the
Southern Freight Association VIII meet
et the Hotel Maynower WEDNESDAY,
Thursday and Friday. The commlttee
consists Of "a executive Tanc onicsIn
of railroads operating in the beT1iDoIy
and east Of the Mississippi River ana
eeestwise steamship lines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-10
Play to Be Staged.

CLINTON, Md, May (SpeciaD -
The Little Clodhopper," viii be staged
by the King George Players for the
benefit OF Christ Church Friday eve
ming in the school auditorium.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-10
JUNIORS FETE SENIORS

Faculty Banquet Friday Night.
Special Dispatch to The Star.
SANDY SPRING, Nd, May g.
About 86 Sherwood School students
alumni and teachers enjoyed the ban
quet at Olney Inn on Friday evening
given by the juniors to the senior class.
Mr.. Austin La Mar, principal, was
POSTMASTER, and Miss Elois Frayiey,
president OF the junior class, gave the
toast of welcome. Clarice Peters, pres
ident Of the seniors. answered with q
toast from her class. Miss Catherine
Shaw spoke for the faculty, with Wood
row Thompson responding with toast
from the alumni.
DR.. Ladson represented the trustees
and spoke for them.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-07-07
ARIZONA FORMING
HIGHWAY PATROL
TO CURB DRIVERS

PHOENIX, July 7. U.P)-Eight-
cen candidates for places on Ari-
zona's newly created highway pa
troll. authorized by the last legisla-
ture, reported for training here to-
day and after two weeks of study
Ia of them will roll out on the high
ways to curb the activities of mo-
torists who disregard the law.
The men will train under F. G
Yoder, district inspector of the Cal
ifornia highway patrol loaned to
Arizona for one month by her sister
state.
In addition to the IA who will be-
come traffic Officers, a desk SER
'geant will be appointed. James w.
Waldon, former travelling auditor
for the highway department, has
been named as superintendent of
the patrol but whether the appoint
ment is temporary or permanent
has not been announced.
Apache, Coconino and Graham
are the only counties not represent
ed by the class Of candidates. Santa
Cruz and Gila counties are repre-
sented by H. j. Patterson. Santa
Cruz, and Alf Edwards, Gila.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-07-07
Easy Money Is
Pleasing Show

As Nick the Greek" in Easy
Money" Edward G.. Robinson adds
new glory to the fame he acquired
in previous successes, notably as
Little Caesar
Easy money" opened last night
at Fox Imperial Airdome, and will
be shown again tonight. Robinson
has a style all his own, and in the
role of a small town gambler who
goes to the city to make good, he
has a part that fits him like a glove.
There is plenty of clever comedy
in Easy Money" and the dialogue
is witty enough for anyone. There
is a bit of romance in it, but not
the sentimental, mushy sort that so
many pictures offer James Gag
ney, Evalyn Knapp and Margaret
Livingston furnish support for Rob
inson that adds much to his acting,
and the other parts are well ham
died.
Easy Money is a likeable play,
though one cannot help but wish
Mick the Greek" would have bet
ter ending than trip up the river.
He's a gambler but a good fellow
and he merely gets tough break.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-07-07
BRIDGE TROUBLE
CAUSED BY NEW
MEXICAN RULING

JUAREZ, Mex, July 7. (U.P)-An
alleged effort to dictate to Ameri-
cans where they shall do their
drinking and gambling today en-
broiled the Mexican end of one of
the international bridges here in a
controversy
An entire new immigration force
is expected to be named in Juarez
with some new officers already
placed, among them being Jose
Rodriguez Magma, who flew from
Mexico City, to succeed Ricardo de
la Pena as chief of immigration in
Juarez. Resignation of Hector As
tiazaran, assistant chief, was ac-
cepted Immediately by Magma.
Other inspectors resigned.
Special immigration Inspector
Oscar Peralta was ordered to pro-
ceed to Nogales, Sonora, where he
will become chief of immigration.
1t was rumored that Magma will
put into effect the regulation passed
two years ago that all traffic from
the American side must come over
the Stanton street bridge while
traffic returning to the U. S. must
use the Santa Fe street bridge.
BY this route, the Americans
would make a swing through the
entire business district instead OF
patronizing just those bars near the
Santa Fe street bridge when they
walk over that bridge.
The state government Of Chihua-
hau also is reported to be anxious
to have the Americans go uptown
where they are likely to stop at the
Tivoli, gambling place. Gambling
has dropped here recently and as
much of the state taxes come from
that concession, the government is
anxious to see its revival.
The Chihuahua state government
already has ordered the old bridge
regulation into effect in an effort
to stimulate uptown business - and
thus produce more tax revenue.
But it is questioned whether the
state government has power to con-
troll an international bridge policy.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-07-07
Items OF News
About Town


Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Woodward and
children spent the weekend at ia
cumba.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Morgan and
family were among the visitors at
Jacumba over the holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. Byron Hurst visited
at Jacumba over the weekend.
Fire Chief and Mrs Tom Reams
and family are spending the day at
their cabin at Hipass.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. K. Berry
recently left for Greeley Colorado,
where they will visit relatives for a
month.
Russell Morrison, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. G.. II. Morrison, has gone to a
boys camp at Lake Sequoia where
he will spend the summer.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-07-07
Honolulu MasOns
Greet John Ross

The Press has received a clipping
from a Honolulu paper recounting
the arrival in the island metropolis
of John Stewart Ross, grand mas
ter of California Masons, and mem
Der of Ell Centre lodge No 364
A photograph of the grand mas
ter wearing the popular Hawaiian
leis accompanied the article. The
grand master is on an official visit
to the islands, Hawai- being under
the California jurisdiction. He was
given cordial greeting by Homo
lulu Masons and preparation have
been made to entertain him during
his two-weeks stay on the islands.
Mrs. Ross, their Two daughters,
Isabella and Jean, and two sons,
Gordon and Neil are accompanying
the grand master.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-07-07
DISAPPEARANCE OF
ACTRESS BLAM T. ID
ON LOVE AFF AIR

NEW YORK, July T. Evelyn
Wilson, %, actress, vanished volun-
tarily because her. engagement to
marry had been broken several
weeks ago, detectives seeking a rea-
son for the girls disappearance
Sunday, indicated today
Miss Wilson had been engaged to
marry Joseph Sheeran, Jersey City,
according to Mrs. Anna Wilson,
mother of the missing girl. Sheeran
was at a summer bungalow on Sta
ten Island when mis- former fiancee
vanished
Inspector Francis J. Kear, head
of Manhattan detectives, took
charge of the case today and as
signed five additional men to work
with him. They we're working on
Imperial Valley press., 1931-07-07
Station Owner
F0ils. Robbers

MESA, Ariz., July T. U.P)-Jaek
Hunsaker, q, proprietor of a serv-
ice station a mile east of here, was
wounded at midnight in a pistol
duel with two bandits who attempt
ed to rob his place.
Hunsaker was sleeping in the sta
ton and heard someone trying to
enter An Investigation drew three
pistol shots, one bullet grazing his
head and inflicting a Slight wound.
Returning the fire, Hunsaker fol-
lowed the men out Of doors and shot
as they escaped in an automobile.
He does not think he wounded
either.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-07-07
Fasteners Get
New Airplane

LOS ANGELES, July 7. U.p)-A
new Lockheed-Orion monoplane
was delivered today to Mr. and Mrs.
Asa q. Gambler Jr. of Atlanta, Ga,
and "as soon as we get some
weather" the couple plan to fly di-
rectly TO Jacksonville, Fla, Gambler
said.
Accompanied by their pilot, Beel-
er Bleyins, the couple arrived last
night to take delivery of the new
$4,000 superspe monoplane,
which is capable of 220 miles per
hour with large fuel capacity.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-07-07
RENO SHORTENS
COURT TIME IN
DIVORCE CASES

RENO, New, July 7. U.2)-A tired
Reno was recovering today from a
hilarious Fourth of July that was
climaxed by another "washday" at
which 90 divorce DEGREES were
granted in Washoe county courts.
Although short of Reno's all time
record of ia DEGREES in a single day,
the crowds of applicants kept
Judges Ben Curler and Thomas Mo
ran busy all day and for a time it
appeared they would not reach all
the cases.
The old 10-minuJe divorce hear
ings have been abandoned because
they take too n4uch time, and now
the judges allow only five minutes.
If the applicants are unable in that
time to cite their marital woes and
more important-establish their
required six weeks residence, their
cases are put over for another week.
Divorce attorneys usually rehearse
the court procedure with clients be-
fore taking them before the judges
The rehearsals apparently were
needed yesterday. for all the cases
went through with almost machine
like precision and dispatch.
The cannery at Sunnyside, Wash
ington has canned twice as much
n 1nct
Imperial Valley press., 1931-07-07
'@UNTYlBRIEFS @UNTYlBRIEFS

Perishable Sbipments-Watermel-
on shipments yesterday reached a
total of 207 carloads, according TO
B. A. Harrigan. agricultural COM
missioner. Other shipments in
cluded lis cars of honeydews, lot
cars Of honeyballs, 16 of mixed mel
ons, 10 of cantaloupes, five of Per-
sian melons, four of grapes and one
OF casabas.
At the El Dorado Drug Co they
are specializing on evening curb
service. Real drinks and sand
wiches. City limits. 2tf
Final Decree Granted - A final
decree of divorce on grounds of ex-
treme cruelty was granted today to
Felicitas Valie Magallenes from
Marcellino Magallenes.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-07-07

LOS ANGELES, July 7. UR) -
Livestock.
Hogs-Receipts 100; steady, bulk
locals, S725-760.
Cattlc-Receipts $50; holdoyers
200; steady; bulk plain steers, $3.50
$50, medium to good cows. S400-
4.50.
Calves-Receipts so; steady to 25c
higher; bulk vealers, s7.50-8.25.
Sheep-ReceiptS 800; steady; load
good 74-lb. North Carolina wooled
lambs, $500; sorted at $500.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-07-07

Sues On Note - Suit for 1923 al
legged due on a promissory note was
filed against ID. c. Bitler today by
the First Securities Company, Ltd.
DIR. A. B. Hanson, Dentist, Davis
Bldg. Extraction specialist.
Marriage License gssued--A mar
riage license was issued in the
county clerks office today to Sal
vador Contreras, %, and Carmel
Carral, 20, of Brawley.
Qucnch Your Thirst with pure,
Ice cold lemonade at Paul's - SC a
glass. Next to stages. Off
Doctor Dies Suddenly-Dr. L. w.
Dart, 81, resident of the Los Angeles
hotel in Calexico for the last four
years, was found dead in bed Fri
day by the hotel manager. He was
not practicing physician and re-
ceived Sl00 month from a trust
fund left by his father. He has
family in Pennsylvania.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-07-07

theories the girl may have been kid
naped for ransom, may have van
ished for publicity purposes, or may
have left home because of the break
in her engagement reported to have
been due to her family.
Miss Wilson was a former show
girl, and had completed a Publix
act engagement when she disap-
peared from a birthday party.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-07-07
WIFE SURE HUBBY WAS ALIVE

PRESCOTT, Ariz. (U.p)-Mrs.
Dorothy p. Shelby refused to be
convinced the other day when let
ter arrived from the Federal Vet
erans' Bureau saying she was a
widow and asking her to apply for
the insurance. Ward Shelby. the
husband. wasn't convinced either.
He was by his wife's side when the
letter arrived.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-07-07

The local price on eggs. furnished
thrOugt. Cne courtesy OF Zurchor
Bros, is as follows:
Medium or pullet .......................... Tic
Extra 2Oc
Imperial Valley press., 1931-07-07
@1arleD

LOS ANGELES, July UP) =
Following arc rouays' market quo
tationB:
Imperial Valley press., 1931-07-07

Oregon's 1880 output of butter was
nearly 270o0,0O pounds.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-07-07

Prof. v. E. Spencer, Nevada ex-
pertinent station. says that while
stable manure is a good garden fer
tilizer, it is not complete plant
food and should be supplemented
by some commercial fertilizer
Imperial Valley press., 1931-07-07
Two Killed In
Highway Crash

NOGALES, Ariz.. July 7. W.P)-J.
K Pierce. Tucson youth, was at
liberty today on his own recogniz-
ancc following the filing of man.
slaughter charge against him In
connection with the deaths of Emf
lio Marian, AZ, and Alfredo Valen-
suelo, 38.
Marian, a Mexican rancher, and
Valensuelo, ranch hand, were re-
pairing tire late Saturday night
along the Nogales-Tucson highway
when struck by a passing car. Mar
tan was killed instantly and his
companion died within two hours
Testimony at the inquest late yes
terday indicated the occupants OF
the car Pierce was driving did not
know an accident had occurred
Imperial Valley press., 1931-07-07

The cannery at Sunnyside, Wash
ington has canned twice as much
asparagus as last year