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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-13
AMERICAN LOSES CASH
TO 2 CONFIDENCE MEN
Britons Get g Months in Prison,
but Chicagoan Can't Get
His Money Back.
BY Gable to The Star.

By Gable to The Star.
PARIS, France, October 10.-Two
British confidence men, Charles Spen-
Ger and John Davey, were condemned
to six months imprisonment by a Paris
Police Court for having swindled a
young Chicagoan, Richard Farnsworth.
of $4,000 francs (about 81 ,000) in Paris
few weeks ago.
FarnsWorth met a charming young
Englishman in a cafe. Later they both
met respectable elderly English gen.
tleman, who explained his charitable
purposes and asked the young men to
help him. They agreed To show, on
such short acquaintance. how much
they all trusted one another. the Eng
lishman gave his wallet to Farnsworth,
who walked around the corner with it
and then returned Farnsworth, in
turn gave his wallet to the English
man. who also walked around the cor
ner, but did not return. At the same
time the other Englishman excused
himself and disappeared
Farnsworth complained to the po-
lice. The two swindlers we're caught
few days later and still had 10000
francs (about 5000, which Farnsworth
claimed The French court held that
it must first be proven that this is
really Farnsworth's money, for other
Use it reverts to the STATE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-13
NATIONAL CREDIT
BANKERS NAMED
IL Reserve District Repre-
sentatives Form Directorate
of Pool Bank.
- the Associated Press.

~ the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, october 13.-Twelve
bankers, representing each OF the IL
Federal Reserve districts Of the coun-
try, have been named to the directorate
of the National Credit Association,
which will administer loans to banks as
proposed by President Hoover.
The board has been ordered to re-
oort Saturday for an organization meet
Ing at the New York Federal Reserve
Bank.
Directors and their districts are:
Boston-Daniel G.. Wing, chairman
First National Bank.
New York-Mortimer N. Buckner
chairman, New York Trust Co.
Philadelphia Director.
Philadelphia-Liv E. Jones
president First National Bank.
Cleveland Arthur E. Braun Of Pitts
burgh, president Farmers Deposit Ma
tional Bank.
Richmond John M Miller. jr.. presi-
dent First &c Merchants National Bank
Atlanta-John K. Ottley, president
First National Bank.
Chicago-George M. Reynolds, chair
man. Continental Illinois Bank &
Trust Co.
St. Louis-walter w. Smith, president
First National Bank.
Chartered in Delaware.
Minneapolis = Edward w. Decker
president Northwestern National Bank
Kansas City-W. S. McLucas, chair
man. Commerce Trust Co.
Dallas - Nathan Adams, president
First National Bank.
San FranciSco-Frank B. Anderson
chairman, the Bank of California Ma
tional Association.
Mr.. Buckner, in making the list Of
directors public last night, said article:
of incorporation for the organization
are to be filed at Dover, Del, tomorrow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-13
HOOVER TO DEFER
RAIL RELIEF PLAN
President Studies Proposal
for Revolving Fund to Aid
Carriers by Loans.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
With congressional approval probably
necessary, President Hoover's proposed
move to strengthen railroad bonds and,
indirectly, small savings banks, may be
deferred for some time.
The Chief Executive and his advisers
have been giving intensive study to sew
eral approaches to the problem, but no
plan has been evolved yet.
Among those which he has considered
is proposal for a revolving fund from
which loans could be made to the car
riers. The fund would comprise both
private and Government capital.
Some Losses Written on.
AS railroad earnings have decreased
II the last two years. with consequent
loss in value for their bonds, both saw
ings banks and insurance companies
have been affected. Unless earnings in
crease sharply before the end of the
year. the bonds may be removed from
the list of preferred securities in which
savings banks and insurance companies
are permitted to invest under State
laws.
Some improvement has bIen obtained
already through State bans ng depart
mems enabling the banks to retain the
bonds and write off losses over period
of time. but President Hoover indicated
recently that he planned a more en-
bracing action.
C. c. Decision Awaited.
While the Presidents study goes for
ward, the decision of the Interstate
Commerce Commission upon the rail-
roads request for q Is per cent in
crease in freight rates is awaited as pos
sibly offering a helpful solution. 1t Is
expected at any time.
In the course OF argument over the
petition. the carriers won support from
the savings banks, which commended the
increased rates would strengthen their
position.
Gasoline prices In Finland have been
raised to n cents q gallon,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-13
Throng Turns Out
For Sale of Estate
Of WeaIthiest Cat
More Than $4,000 Real
lied From Household
of Fortunate Feline.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
LOS ANGELES, October 13.-The
spectacle of a public sale of the house.
hold effects of a deceased cat-the
worlds wealthiest-drew tightly
packed crowd yesterday to the erstwhile
premises Of the late Mitzi, blue Angora
legatee of Dr. Maud Cain. who died
last October leaving the feline q pre-
tentious home, $4,000 in furnishings
and a fund of $4,000.
The auction today was to clear up
the estate of the 18-year-old cat, which
died last April Of heart ailment.
The crowd at the sale was larger
than most of those which have attended
auctions at homes of several motion
picture personages.
Auctioneer C. H. O'Connor said that
more than $4,000 was realized from the
sale. The house has been leased.
Many in the throng frankly came to
see how a wealthy cats residence
would look. They we're especially inter-
ested In the Angoras private boudoir,
and the elaborate runway which her
mistress had constructed so the cat
could enter and leave the house at will
without recourse to the usual openings
DR.. Cain left the cat and its estate
under care of Mrs. Pauline Goetz, the
physicians companion. Most OF DR..
Gains 1865 900 estate went to charity.
The cats estate goes to Mrs. Goetz.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-13
OXFORD MYSTERY HOUSE
HAS LIVING FRAMEWORK
Trees Form Corner Posts of Home
Hidden in Woodland Where
Guests Cannot Find It.
BY Gable TO The Star.

By Gable to The Star.
LONDON. october 10. - Charles
1aughton and his wife, Elsa Manchester.
who are now in the United States, have
remarkable mystery house some
where in Oxfordshire." Living tree
trunks form the four corner posts Of
the house. which was specially designed
by an artist friend of the owners. Tt
Is reminiscent of log cabin and perch
ed high above the trees amid acres of
dense woodland.
Even friends who spend the week end
there do not know the exact address,
Tor they are met at the nearest village
"A considerable distance away-and
conveyed to the woodland home of their
hosts in a closed car.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-13
Science
Submarine Mosquito Larvae
Imported by Scientist.

A hitherto unknown species of mos
quito whose larvae live under water
not on the surface, as do other mos
quito larvae-is described by David H
Graham in the Proceedings Of the New
Zealand chronological Institute.
AS soon as the eggs are Matched the
larvae of this species sink to the bot
tom and, because OF their unusual body
mechanism, can stay below almost in
definitely. Graham kept some for SO
days under a film Of oil, in a jar con-
tanning no food, before they died.
Larvae of another new species will
live for several days In soft mud. re-
gaining their activity when rain falls.
This same species can be kept alive in
salt water II the salt is added gradually
Graham describes still another new
species of mosquito in New Zealand
which attacks dairy cows and sheep
but never bites a man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-13
Church to Use Rms.

CURRITUCK, N. c.. October 9 CNA
MAJ The Methodist Church here
has purchased a new motor bus with
which to make the rounds of the town
every Sunday to take people to church
free Of charge
1t is expected that the bus convey
ance system will increase church at
tendance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-13
PRINCESS ELIZABETH
TO SERVE AS BRIDESMAID
Kings Granddaughter to Max e
First Appearance at Wedding of
Lady May Cambridge.
BY Cable to The Star.

BY Cable to The Star.
LONDON, October 10--When Lady
May Cambridge marries Capt. Abel
Smith at Balcombe. in Sussex. Princess
Elizabeth will make her first appearance
as a bridesmaid. She will wear a Vic
torian frock of powder blue velvet and
tiny silver slippers. and Juliet cap OF
plated blue velvet which will show off
hr fair curls. There will be three other
child bridesmaids and eight adult at
PENDANTS.
The country note will be stressed at
the wedding Princess Alice. Lady Mays
mother. is choosing the bouquets her
self and presenting them to the brides
maids. She is thinking of giving little
folk posies to match their gowns.
Following their usual custom when a
member of their family marries. the
King and Queen will give the bride a
handsome piece of jewelry- Lady May is
now choosing her trousseau. She has
bought number of small velvet jackets
almost of Eton shape. to match each of
her negliges.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-13
IOIN 70 bOWHlo'
Following their usual custom when a
Oratorical Contest
Ticket Holders Must
Be in Seats Early

All tickets for the sixth Inter-
national Oratorical Contest finals
in Constitution Hall. october "a,
have been distributed.
The supply Of 1000 tickets was
exhausted a week after their
availability was announced.
AS on previous years, however,
the tickets entitle their holders to
admission to the hall only until 8
pm. At that hour the doors will
be opened and any vacant seats
may be occupied. In this way
several hundred persons each year
are enabled to see the finals,
although they were unable to
secure tickets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-13
ARMY RESCUES NAVY
TRIO FROM BAY DEATH
Land Plane With Aviator, Co.Pilot
and Radioman Drops
Into Water.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
SAN DIEGO Calf, October 13.-
The Army went TO sea yesterday and
rescued three sailors from possible
death in the deep.
Lieut. w. j. ODaniels, Army pilot.
observed a naval land plane falter and
drop into San Diego Bay. Lieut..
ODaniels in an amphibian followed 1t
down on the water and rescued Lieut..
H E. Ballman. naval aviator; its CO.
pilot and radioman.
After ferrying the chagrined sailors
back to their North Island base, Lieut..
ODaniels returned 10 Rockwell Field
He reported he was forced to interrupt
scheduled Army flying operations to go
to the Nays rescue at sea.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-13
WILL ADDRESS SCOUTS

E. Urner Goodman. director Of the
program division of the Boy Scouts of
America, will address the District of
Columbia annual Scout leaders con-
ference at the Y. M. C. A. here Sun
day afternoon and evening, according
to an announcement made here today
Mr.. Goodman, who lone has been as
ISOLATED with the Scout movement, will
speak on Scouting as a Great Game"
and Influencing q Boys Character"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-13
Sanity Hearing Planned.
FAIRFAX Va October Il (SpeclaI

On motion of Attorney T. Brooke
Howard of Alexandria. DR. Ford SWEET
nam and DR.. F.. NJ. Brooks of Fairfax
and DR.. Clyde West of Alexandria will
sit as q Lunacy Commission at the
court house to examine the sanity OF
Walter Bayliss of Alexandria, who Sep
TENDER 81 drove the car which struck
and killed William H. Brown, colored,
of Washington on the Richmond high
WAY near Pohick Church
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-13
BAR SHIPS TO RUSSIA
German Owners Say Soviet Helps
Strik es on Vessels.

HAMBURG. Germany, October 10
(P-A decision to cease dispatching
ships to Russia was adopted by Ger
man shipowners today on the grounds
that recent strikes aboard German YES
sells in Soviet ports had been abetted
by Russian authorities.
Advices received here indicated that
Al German freightefs tied UP at Lenin-
grad. Odessa and other ports were in
volved in a sympathy strike related to
labor troubles in Hamburg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-13

4
Meeting. Retail Druggists Association,
Raleigh Hotel, 1880 pm.
Card party and meeting. Women's
Dental Auxiliary, Mayhower Hotel, 8
pm.
Meeting, Society for Philosophical In
quiry, New National Museum, 4:45 pm.
Benefit rummage sale, Catholic Medi-
cal Missionaries, 1902 Connecticut ave-
nue.. today and remainder of week.
Meeting and dance, Sons of Confed-
crate Veterans. Confederate Memorial
Home, 1922 Vermont avenue, pm.
Founders day banquet, Kappa Kappa
Gamma Alumnae Association, Willard
Hotel, 1880 pm.
Bingo party Hope Lodge, No. Z. Shop
herds of Bethlehem. Masonic Temple,
Fourteenth and u streets southeast, 9
pm.
Dinner. Civilian Club, La Fayette Ho-
tel, pm.
Meeting, board of directors. women's
City Club, 1856 Jackson place, 8 pm.
Meeting, Columbia Heights Business
Mems Association, New Amsterdam
Hotel, $3.50 pm.
Card party, Mothers Club, st. James
Catholic Church. Thirty-seventh street
and Rhode Island avenue northeast, 8
pm.
FUTURE.
Luncheon. Rotary Club, Willard Hotel
tomorrow, 1890 pm.
Luncheon. d. C. Bankers Association.
Willard Hotel, tomorrow, 12:45 pm.
Meeting, Mira Mccoy Andrews Day
Nursery Hamilton Hotel, tomorrow,
1890 am.
Luncheon. Exchange Club, Carlton
Hotel, tomorrow, 1890 pm.
Luncheon, Lions Club, Mayflower
Hotel, tomorrow, 1880 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-13
200 Sharks Killed in Drive.

GLASGOW (N.AN with more
than 200 sharks already killed. a new
TO eXternlinate the man-eat-
ers has been launched along the Scot
fish coast
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-13
1900 CANES DISPLAYED
Exhibit Is of Wood Rather Than
of Walking Sticks.

NEW YORK. October 9 (N.ANA).-
A unique collection Of almost 1900
walking sticks gathered from all parts
OF the world is on exhibition in the
museum at the Botanical Gardens in
Bronx Park.
The exhibition is primarily an exhi-
bition OF woods of the various countries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-13

Dean of the Junior College Of George
Washington University, who was an
nounced today as the third of the board
of judges for the Sixth International
Oratorical Contest finals in Constitu-
ton Hall Saturday, October "a.
A graduate of Harvard University
from which he holds the bachelor of
arts degree with distinction in romance
languages, Dean Doyle is a member OF
the Harvard Council on Hispano-
American Studies. is moderM language
editor of the Journal OF Education. as
Sociate editor of Hispania and assistant
managing editor Of Modern Language
Journal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-13
FILES COUNTER SUIT
Yola d'Avrill Answers Husbands
Petition With Separate Action.

LOS ANGELES, October 10 R.-
Yola d'Avrill. motion picture actress,
filed q counter action yesterday, seek
ing divorce from Edward Ward.
composer. charging he nagged her and
abused her in the presence of friends.
Ward sued for divorce several months
ago, alleging Miss d'Arvill had attend
ed gay parties. later telling him she
had been at work at a studio. They
were married at Noah Beery's trout
ranch october Is, 1890.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-13

Richard Wilson G714-1782), called
the Father of British Landscape" lost
court favor by an ill-timed Jest and
spent his latter years in pitiful poverty
and privation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-13

Just received or arriving daily
is included. All sales are final;
all transactions for cash only.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-13
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.
TODAY.

1ODA1.
Meeting. Retail Druggists Association,
Raleigh Hotel, 1880 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-13

Card party and meeting. Womens
Dental Auxiliary, Mayfiower Hotel,
nm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-13

Our entire stock is now radi-
cally reduced for quick clear
ance. New Fall merchandise
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-13

Sth ana Eye SCS.
Fl. r. Weller's
Pharmacy.
18th an d Pa.
ave. Fealy'S
Pharmacy.
1907 Mich OILS
ave-, AnacOStia
-Healy's Drug
Store.
18th a n d East
Capitol SITS.
Lincoln Park
Pharmacy.
1904 Minnesota
ave. SI0an'S
Drug S tore;
F. S. Boisfeuil-
let, prop.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-13

Meeting, Society for Philosophical In
1uiry, New National Museum, 4:45 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-13

BENEFIT rummage sale. Catholic Medi-
cal Missionaries, 1902 Connecticut ave-
nue., today and remainder of week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-13
In the Northeast

2O8 Mass. ave.
Towers Pharma
4th and III SITS,
Drug Store.
4th and E. Cap.
Drug Store.
907 III St.-Garre
Store.
18th and Md. aN
ett'S Pharmacy.
18th and Md. a
F. Bradley.
North C a pitOl
and Eye-Ken-
ealy's p h ar
macy.
Goth and r.. /.
ave. Collins
Phi a r m a y,
Woodbridge.
$500 18th st.
b r o o k a n d
Phi a r m a c v,
BrOOkIand.
18th and r. 1. ave.
10 h n G.
Biggs' p h a r
macy.
c h e s a p e a Ike
Junction DR..
F. L. Wight, jr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-13

Gasoline prices in Finland have been
raised to ~ cents . gallon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-13

Meeting and dance, Sons of Confed-
crate Veterans. Confederate Memorial
Home, 1922 Vermont avenue, 8 pm.
The Alaskan., 1931-11-06
Raskob Gives Party
 Large Donation

Whatever might be said of J. J. Raskob, Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, it cannot be said that he is a piker For he has not only loan ed the Democratic party close on to four hundred thousand dol lars, but he recently made an outright gift of $1OO,OOO to com plete that party'S drive for a campaign fund of $1 ,500,000 for 1882.
 Says Raskob: T have done this because l am convinced that the Democratic Party should maintain continuous ac- tivity between elections, thus perfecting a virile, militant or ganization and keeping Demo cratic principles and policies constantly before the people of the country in order to gain their confidence and their votes
The Alaskan., 1931-11-06
Owner of Premise Cannot Sanction
 Illegal Search

The United States Circuit Court of Appeals at San Fran cisco recently ruled that infor- nation of a still being operat- ed in a private dwelling does not legalize entrance and search without a warrant.
 Judge w. H. SaWtelle wrote the opinion, reversing a ruling Of the Federal District Court at Wn. Prohibition agents obtained permission from the owner of a farm to search the premises occupied by Henry Kiel and O. P. Fleener, sub-lessees.
 Judge Sawtelle wrote, in part:
 Such Information does not justify entry into a private dwelling at 10 o'clock at night without a warrant. An illegal search cannot lift itself by the cootstraps of an illegal arrest. Both arrest and search were in violation of the appellants con- stitutional rights"
The Alaskan., 1931-11-06
Mail Boat Skipper
 Sees Meteor

Capt. Paul Cagel, master of the mailboat Pacific repored the falling Of a meteor near his ship while passing Brothers Island in Frederick Sound. He said the brilliant meteor, while falling, travelled at terrific speed until comparatively near the surface of the sea when the descent changed from an arc to the per pendicular and became slower. :"
 When close to the water it broke into five pieces, glowed like red coals and then turned black and were lost sight of. He heports the appearance at 3:09 a. m.
The Alaskan., 1931-11-06
Wisconsin Republicans Seroe Ultimatum COP

WiSconSin's Progressive deie- gation in Congress has served notice thru the Madison Capital Times that it will give no SUD- port to the old line Republicans in the organization of the House of Representatives unless de- mands for unemployment and agricultural relief are to be giv- en consideration.
 Wisconsin has eight Repub- lican congressman. The division in congress now stands 214 Dem ocrats, 213 Republicans, includ- ing Wisconsin's eight represent atives and one Farmer-Labor.
 The Democrats have gained a nomerical majority in the house Of Representatives as a result of Wednesdays elections. They ex- pect to choose the next Speaker Of the House from their ranks. The Party division now stands: PIT Democrats; 215 Republicans and one Farmer Labor. There are two vacancies, one of which will be filled by special election in December. The Republicans held the Longworth district, Ohio by an easy majority.
The Alaskan., 1931-11-06

A defugalty arose between the ub-contractor Gallagher and Hubbel and Waller, who have contract to complete the West Petersburg Road. Gallagher had a contract with an auto dealer and he was behind on his pay ments for trucks; due to the fact that principal contractors were behind on their payments to him. Auto dealer demanded his money, Gallagher demanded his of Waller. Waller refused to make settlement until a. later date. Gallagher tied up his plac- CT claim from which gravel was being hauled to surface the road and warned the workmen to stay off of his property on which also sets the gravel bunkers. 'Twas Walters move with a checkmate by the Irish.
The Alaskan., 1931-11-06
A. N. 3. Start For 1881 Convention
 At Yakutat

Educational problems, indus
 trial problems and political prop
 lems will receive due attention.
 It is interesting to note that the ChildWelfare problems talk
 en up thirteen years ago by this ! organization of Alaska citizens, is now receiving the support cf the American Legion and it's Auxiliary. "A sound mind in a sound body" is motto that the Brotherhood and it's Auxiliary Ihas been working on for these many years, and it's end will be when the problem has reached its angle of repose.
 The fisheries problem this year lis more acute than ever. Here tofore the organization has made
 On the Admiral Evans going to Yakutat this week are dele gates from seventeen towns in the first Division. They will meet in annual convention this year in the Gulf of Alaska town, While every Brotherhood Camp will be represented, quite a few of the Sisterhood Camps will be without voice or vote due to the fact that the women did not feel up to making the trip through the Gulf of Alaska.
 effort to secure favorable Iegis- lati0n for the people of Alaska as a whole rather than make an effort to secure special favor. It is not improbable that the con vention will this year seek a So- lutiOn to their economic problem through a Senate investigation Effort will also be made to have the attorney general start action in the courts to test the validity of the fish trap system which IS operating as an exclusive privi- lege contrary to the provisions of the White Fisheries Act of 1924.
 MT. Louis Shotridge has indi cated that his anthropoligical work at the University of Penn sylvania will not permit him to run for nomination to succeed himself as Grand President.
The Alaskan., 1931-11-06
Nayy League Giues
 Hoouer Hard Rap

The Executive Bd dard of the Navy League, with one dissent ing vote, stands back of their President, Gardiner in attack ing the naval policy of the na- tional administration. Gardiner stated that President Hoover displayed an abysmal ignorance of what a navy is for, The re- port is signed by Howengton, chairman, Gardiner President Henry Cabot Lodge, Nelson Macy, T. Douglas Robinson, former assistant secretary of the Navy, Former New York senator Wadsworth and M. M. Hubbard of Chicago.