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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-23
NAVY DAY PLANS
ORDERED MODIFIED
BY ADMIR-. UPHAM
propaganda" Charges Seen
Behind Changes Suggested
for Speakers.

Charges Of propaganda to uphold a
large naval budget have resulted in a
toning down OF the original programs
over the country for Navy day, to be
observed next Tuesday. Rear Admiral
Frank B. Upham, chief of the Bureau
of Navigation, Navy Department, as
one Of the leaders in the Navy day
program, has telegraphed all State
chairmen to modify their prior pro-
grams so as not to emphasize naval
treaties, cruiser building. increased
naval appropriations and other subjects
Of highly controversial interest at this
time.
In keeping with the custom Of past
years, the information section of the
Navy Department Is handling the pub
ltcity for Navy day, and countless MINI
eographed letters, addresses. articles
and instructions have been broadcast
over the country.
Guide for Speakers.
AS guide to various prospective
speakers. there has been prepared an
outline of proposed Navy day addresses
by naval personnel and relating to pres
ent naval policies. The chairman of the
authorized the issuance of a set of sug-
gestionS, known as General Points to
Be Covered by Navy Day Speakers
Logically Arranged"
Admiral Upham has wired instructions
countermanding the General Points to
Be Covered by Navy Day Speakers
Logically Arranged"
The general points to &c covered by
Navy day speakers, logically arranged, .
follow:
Arguments in favor of, or against,
b11i1liY1n urhofInr nniy1t
of view of national defense and trade
protection, or from the angle of peace
promotion, apply equally to foreign
countries and can be fairly appraised
only by comparison with them.
u. S. 20 Per Cent Below Treaty.
"At the date of the London naval
Is per cent below the tonnage allow
ances fixed by treaty. Britain and
Japan were only about 2 per cent be-
low their treaty quotas.
Between the signing of the London
treaty and September, 1880, Great
Britain and Japan have each appro-
priated for more than four times as
much new construction as the United
States, so that they stand to maintain
their position, while we will drop to
about 20 per cent below our treaty al
lowance for the end of 1881.
In the cases of japan and Great
Britain, most of these appropriations
were for units necessary to replace ships
which are close to the end OF their
useful life.
"The United States deficiencies are
twofold:
First: The 10 per cent deficiency
below treaty limits, for which new con-
struction must be undertaken in order
to reach our treaty level.
Second: Our replacement needs fol
destroyers and submarines are much
greater than the other countries, be-
cause of our virtual cessation of build
ing since the Washington treaty of 1922
in contrast with the opposite practice
abroad of regularly and systematically
laying down new ships in anticipation
for replacement of old ships.
New Naval Construction.
Since 1922, the following new naval
construction has been laid down or ap-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-23
HALE DIES UNEXPECTEDLY.
New Hampshire Republican Became
Ill on Way Home From Europe.

NEW YORK. October 23.-Repre-
sentative Fletcher Hale, Republican Of
the first New Hampshire district, died
last night at 10:45 in the United States
Naval Hospital in Brooklyn a few hours
after he returned from European
trip.
Mr.. Hale became Ill two days after
he sailed from London on the liner
President Harding. His condition was
so serious, the steamship increased its
1ContinIIed on Page D Column ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-23

Quote Senators Reed and Robinson
in treaty debates last Summer on.
81. United States destroyer obsoles-
cence.
90 United States submarine obsoles-
cence.
IS. The need to keep up our status
CONTINUED on Page 2, Column ID
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-23

Radio Programs ON Page C-5
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-23

The STAR carrier system covers
every city block and the regular edi-
ton is delivered TO Washington homes
as fast as the papers are printed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-16
BY JEAN Il
Written for NEA : ice

PARIS, Sept. 00.-It is difficult
TO trace the various influences that
orient fashions. There is no doubt
at all but that important current
events can be followed III a more
or less direct way IN any radical
change Of style. A survey Of the
history OF dress shows that
throughout the centuries the mode
has often been inspired BY some
outstanding political movement or
trend, coupled OF course with the
requirements OF the epoch.
Jewelry seems to be the impor-
tam accessory TO reflect the exotic
atmosphere Of the Colonial Exhi-
bition and master jewelers. have
not neglected this source, creating
a high-class as well as artistic
mode, with the character Of the
stones used enhanced by he har-
monious assembling OF semi-pra-
ciouS elements.
This type OF accessory should
only be worn with the most simple
gowns, which alone can carry and
bring out the value Of the new
idea, or again on gowns deriving
their style inspiration from the
same event.
On the other hand. there IS
much that Is illogical IN the mode,
If yoa consider the march OF events
or trends and the mark they placed
on the fashions Of the time. There
is a good deal Of frankneSs of ex-
preston In any new style. Take
for example the now established
category OF sports clothes which
represents such an important por-
ton OF a modern woman'S ward
robe and the first tennis dresses
that were shown as a novelty way
back IN 1900. The first respond to
a very determined desire on the
part of modern woman for clothes
to meet the requirements OF her
activities. but the second were only
a pretext for something new and
altogether different from The then
established style Of dress
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-16
PTA. Of
Port Isabel
To Be Hosts

PORT ISABEL. Sept. l6.-The
Port Isabel Parent Teachers asso-
citation is sponsoring an open
house honoring the teachers and
all patrons to be held Friday eve
ming September 18th, in the school
auditorium.
Mesdames j. ". wilson and s.
c. Glass are arranging the pro-
gram. A general social hour is TO
be enjoyed.
The officers Of the PIT. A. this
year are:
Mrs. A. B. Leech. president; Mrs.
A. r. Browder. vice president: Mrs.
S. c. Glass. recording secretary and
treasurer; Mrs Ina Shinpaugh. cor
responding secretary and v. II.
TumlinsOn. parliamentarian.
The association has ordered the
athletic equipment for the school.
PERSONALS
Mrs. Frances Mcclure. her moth
er and Miss Gladys CHM have
taken cottages in LGguma Madre.
Miss Juanita S0merville OF
Brownsville is the houSe-guest Of
MIR. and Mrs. Hugh MEG ilvray.
PERSONALS
Brooks Smith left Tuesday for
Waco. He viii be a student at
Baylor.
Miss Martha Taggart Is leaving
Wednesday for Kingsville where
she is 10 take a teachers course in
the college there.
Mrs. r. X. Goodrich Is leaving
for Dubuque. Iowa. after receiving
a message that her father. Frank
Newman IA seriously Ill. Mr..
Newman Is well known in Browns
vile having spent the winters here
with his daughter.
Mrs. r. r. Isom and daughter.
who spent the past summer in San
Antonio visiting relatives, have re-
turned home and are the guests OF
Mrs. Isom's sister. Mrs Ella Mae
Murphy.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Vertrees and
son, William are at home after an
extended tour Of the Pacific coast.
Rev. o Il. Smith has returned
from KingSville where he went III
interest Of work in connection with
the Baptist church.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-16

Mr.. and Mrs. ". J. Vertrees and
son, William are at home after an
extended tour Of the Pacific coast.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-16
New Year Begun
BY Missionary
c-o~.o+x Gro,
Society GrOuI

The first meeting OF the new
year was held by the Women's
Missionary Society OF the Chris
tian church Monday. The program
was in charge Of Mrs. w. Shaw
and the business session was pre-
sided over BY the new president.
Mrs. II. Groom. other officers are
Mrs. Fl. j. Howard. vice-president.
Mrs Dale P%urcenett. secretary and
Mrs. Frank Mclean, treasurer.
Group leaders are Mrs. A. @. Ruff
and Mrs. w. "A. Velten-
Mrs. r. A. Caldwell and daugh-
tiers we're hostesses for the after
uoOr
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-16

Mrs. r. r. Isom and daughter.
who spent the past summer in san
Antonio visiting relatives, have re-
turned home and are the guests Of
Mrs. Isom's sister. Mrs. Ella Mae
Murphy.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-16
CALENDAR
THURSDAY

Magruder Ford chapter Of the q.
ID. C.. will meet in morning al 10
O'Clock at the home Of Mrs. Har-
bert Davenport for the annual cleo
ton OF Officers.
Civic League will hold a call bust
ness meeting AZ $3.50 p. m. in the
Methodist church.
West BROWNSVILLE PIT. A. Is 70
meet in the afternoon al $50. Every
mother Is urged 70 attend.
Original Thursday bridge club
with Mrs. Grider Perkins.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-16
AnyICF FOR TUTTRE

Small Boy ito fatherl-The world
Is round. isn't II, dad?
Father: IL Is.
Bov-Then II I wanted TO 60
east. I could get there BY going
west. couldn't I?
Father-Yes, and when you grow
M you'll be a taxi driver-Tit-Bits.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-16
DANCE GIVEN
FOB DAUGHTER

IOEs DA0OAAA LII
A delightful dance was given a
few evenings recently by Mrs. L. III
Marshall in honor of her daughter.
Miss Y'Vonne Marshall, fo- a num-
Der OF boys and girls most all Of
whom have resumed their school
duties this week.
The Marshall home was at
tractively arranged with flowers and
ferns. Ices were served throughout
the evening TO the following guests:
Misses Juanita and Dogma Blaneh-
ard. Carey Ann Hadden. Catherine
Commons. Merry Andrews. Martha
Yearwood. Virginia VIM. Maudine
Blankenship. Gabrielle Vann, Mary
Lee Kern. Maude Tullis. Vera Barry.
Emanan johnson Rosemary Rives,
Frances Anderson. Larue Davis cf
Harrington. Marietta Brooks md
MessrS. Dick Ballanfant. Carl Nc
Kinney. Billie Barton. Bob Kern.
Jim Bazaar. Ed Healy. Don Murray.
Ernest Brave. Bob Greenlee. Donald
Barton Ralph Fritz. Bobby Burns.
Jim Barry, John OhlS. Tom Black
well, Barr Ewing TTuitt Blanken-
ship. Tom Shock OF La Feria. Buddy
Watson and Ralph Jones.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-16
Sewing Tea
Hospitality
In Mercedes

MERCEDES. Sept. ia hospi-
tally Of the past several days was
q sewing tea given by Mrs. Helen
d. Symonds at her new home on
South Ohio Avenue.
The afternoon was spent In sew
ing and chatting. later, the hostess
serving a tempting refreshment
course, assisted by her mother, Mrs.
Josephine Dent.
Guests for the pleasing affair in
Guided Mesdames James Anderson,
George Markham. w. NJ. WEIGH,
-. II. Ralst0n Of Weslaco, r. r. Ba.-
ton Of La Feria, Don Warner. J. r.
Haynes. j. w. Lawler, Harry Nc
Mel. Aline Reed II. II. Hage-, f. e.
johnson. II. Z. Bennett. Frank Had
den. A. l.. Kline and John Ashton.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-16
Brownsville SOCIETY Valley Cities
Accounts Of
Russia Are
Interesting

Mr.. and Mrs. J. p. Glenn were
hosts at a beach party Monday
evening complimenting their guests.
Mr.. and Mrs. p. w. Miller, recent
arrivals from Russia, where they
spent the past two years Mrs.
Miller and Mrs. Glenn are sisters.
Following a swim and picnic sup
per at Boca Chica the party of
about 20 friends Of the Glenns
returned 10 the hostes' home
where interesting accounts of the
stay in Russia were heard. Mr.. and
Mrs. Miller left Tuesday for Wi
chita, Kas., and will leave in the
near future either for Russia or
Berlin.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-16
TO Present Pupils
Tn Recital Friday

Mrs. w. w Underwood will present
her pupils in a recital al the II
Jardin school Friday evening AT ,gnt
o'clock. Everyone is extended a
cofdial invitation 10 attend.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-16

Whiuenton blanketing-
the right weight for Fall
wear. Men like the shawl
collar. two pockets and
the Anniversary saving.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-16

This service, made in
the lovely new Laona
pattern, is the same
quality as Sears reg
ular sos kind. :
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-16
DANCE HOSTESS
IN WFSLACO

A number OF Mercedes boys and
girls were guests Of Miss Rose Mary
Rives at a delightful dance at her
home in Weslaco. one evening dur
ing the past week.
Those making up the party were
Misses Martha Yearwood. Mary Lee
Kern, Cav Vann. Maudine Blanken-
ship, Emmie Johnson, Oslo McNiel,
and Tom Blackwell, BIZ Barton,
Ed Healy. Barr Ewing. John Tumble
lin. Carl Mckinney. Bob Kern. Jim
Barry Dick Ballanfant. James Barry,
Bob Burns Tom Shock and True.t
~BIankenShip.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-16

Rev. O r. Smith has returned
from Kingsville where he went III
interest Of work in connection with
the Baptist church.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-16
Donna Glasses
Elect Officers
For New Year

Especial to The Herald.)
DONNA. Sept. 16.-The Junior
and Senior classes of Donna High
school have completed organization
for the year. and have elected the
following officers.
Seniors: president. Keller Sprag-
gins: vice president. Lillian Shell
don; secretary. Mary Spradling:
treasurer, Esto Burch: sponsor, Miss
Irene Henderson, head Of the Eng
lish department
Juniors: president, Gordon Wick
ers; vice president. Burton Mat
teson; secretary-treasurer. Dorothy
Flick; reporter. j. b. Hardin; spon-
sors, Miss Lillian Steele. head Of
the Spanish department, and Miss
Louise Armstrong. head Of the
commercial department.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-16

A German scientist has discov-
cred a method whereby fruits can
be rapidly reduced 10 a powdered
form. 1t Is done without heat or
cold and without destroying the
flavor and nutritive qualities OF
the fruit.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-16
OF CLUB
ARE

At a recent meeting OF the Just We
Neighbors home demonstration club
an election Of officers for the COM
ing year vas held. with Mrs. John
Rouse being named president.
Mrs. l.. j. Hartzell was elected
vice-president; Mrs. G. G. Aldridge,
secretary, and Mrs. o. T.. Ridenour.
treasurer The meeting has held at
the Rouse home with Mrs Elbe-'
Crockett, the president at the pre-
sent time. presiding. All were very
enthusiastic over attending the pic
mic at Edinburg. given in honor o.
Miss Grace DowleT. the new home
demonstration agent for Hidalg0
county.
A list OF exhibits for the Valley
Mid Winter Fair at Harlingen was
discussed and plans made 10 enter
exhibits by the club as a whole, also
individuals.
Others present for the meeting. on
this occasion we're MeSdames Bet
Nichols. A. r. Darlington. George
Morrison. j. c. Potts. Alden Wade.
Frank Edwards, Wesley Kramer.
Evening star., 1931-12-23
FIVE HURT IN AUTO
CRASHES; Z HELD
Charles Rossiter, Building
Association Director, Most
Seriously Injured.

Charles A. Rossiter, As. a director of
the American Building Association. was
injured seriously and four other per-
sons suffered minor hurts in a series
of traffic accidents late Yesterday and
last night. Two drivers were arrested
in connection with the mishaps.
Rossiter. who lives at $40 D street
southeast. is being treated by his BROTH
er. DR.. Thomas J. Rossiter. at Casualty
Hospital. for fractured skull, internal
injuries and broken leg, suffered when
an automobile driven by Joseph r.
Tutz. Greater Capitol Heights, Md,
struck him at Seventh and Pennsyl-
vania avenue southeast.
Tutz was arrested by fourth precinct
police and is being held pending the
outcome of Rossiter's injuries
Cuts and bruises were suffered by
Mrs Nellie E. Green, so, of 49O4
Kansas avenue. when a car operated by
Joseph K. Wolfe, II, of 5505 Fifth
street. struck her at Georgia avenue
and Emerson street. Mrs Green, wife
of Capt. William Green of the District
Fire Department. was treated at Walter
Reed Hospital and later taken to Gar
field
Mrs Margaret Magruder 10, Silver
Spring, Md. was treated at Garfield
Hospital for cuts received when an
automobile in which she was riding
collided at Fifth and Quincy streets
with cab driven by Chester Atwood,
23 of 512 Tennessee avenue northeast.
Bruce l.. Hise, %, Cherrydale, Va.
was arrested On a charge of reckless
driving after his car struck a taxi in
which Miss Minnie Pipher, 40 Naval
Hospital nurse, was riding. Miss
Pipher was cut and bruised
Evening star., 1931-12-23
THUG VICTIM LOSES
MONEY AND WATCH
Petty Crooks Stage Series of
Thefts and HoId-ups
Despite Police.

Petty crooks continued their activities
here yesterday and last night. despite
the vigilance of police.
A thug attacked Norbert Burns, 33.
at Vermont avenue and K street about
2 O'Clock this morning and robbed him
of watch valued at S25 and So in
cash, he reported to police
Burns, who lives at 1922 Vermont
avenue, said he was standing on the
corner when the man slugged him. Al
though he Is not sure what kind Of
clothes his assailant wore, he thinks he
can identify him.
A colored bandit, armed with pistol,
held up a chain store at Third and K
streets southeast last night and escaped
with So. The manager, Andrew Sotho-
ron. l247 N street southeast, said he
could not identify the hold-up man be-
cause he was masked.
Hacker Is Robbed.
Chester Turner. 1907 S street, a COL
ored hacker, was held up and robbed
of a small amount of money last night.
he told police The bandit, he said.
hired him at Georgia avenue and Ken
yon street and asked to be driven to
Thirteenth and Quincy streets. There
the 'IdEe OTeN gun ana OIutlSu LAlII
to stick EN- up Turner said.
A beaver robe worth $3.50 was stolen
from an automobile owned by James
F. Curtis, 1911 F street. A similar
theft was reported by Nell c. Red
mond, 1901 Connecticut avenue, who
said the door of her car. parked at
Thirteenth and G streets. was jimmied
yesterday and wearing apparel valued
at $50 taken.
Pocketbook Stolen.
A pocketbook was stolen from the
apartment of Pierre F. PORTER, 8l5
Eighteenth street 1t contained 50 in
cash and a pair of glasses worth $40.
Washington and Montgomery County,
Md. police are seeking TWO men who
stole a taxicab from Melvin c. Carr,
colored. of 1908 street.
Carr said the men hired him at New
Jersey avenue and N street last night
and asked to be driven to a point near
Sligo, where the men attacked him
and drove away in his cab.
Evening star., 1931-12-23
WOMAN ATTEMPTS
TOHAvE OWN BABY
KILLED ASS|CK CAT
'WeII, You Kill Animals, Don't
You?" She Asks Rescue
League Attendant.
POLICE SEEK DESTITUTE
RESIDENT OF ANAC0STlA
Mother Says Child Has No Milk
and She Is Unable to Care
for 1t.

An intensive search was being made
by police today for woman who tried
to induce an attendant at the head
quarters of the Animal Rescue League
389 Maryland avenue southwest, to kill
her baby.
The mother. shabbily- dressed
woman of about 35, took the infant to
the leagues headquarters about 7
O'Clock last night, according to the
attendant. Mrs. Jessie Height, colored.
When l went to the door in response
to ring" Mrs. Height told police, L
found the woman standing there with
something wrapped in an old blue apron
in her arms. She told me she wanted
me to kill cat for her and l invited
her in.
Says Cat Had Been Sick.
"As she followed me into the Office
she explained the cat had been sick for
several days. l went to the desk and
started to fill out a blank, something
we're required to do every time were
asked to dispose CT an animal Of any
kind.
Meanwhile the woman had laid the
bundle on the desk 1 asked for her
name and address.
"'Oh, that's all right the woman
replied. I'll tell you that later
Il picked up the bundle to place 1t
in the basket used in such cases Some
how or other it didn't feel like cat-lt
felt human Then there was a wlggle
and two tiny feet kicked themselves
loose from the apron.
1T was a sure-enough baby. The
woman at first told me it was 2 weeks
old; then she changed it to 3. But, to
me. it locked as though it was only
few days old
Same As An Animal, She Says.
why did you try to make me XIII
your baby? l asked.
We'll you kill animals, don't you?'
the woman asked. Its Just the same
Besides, if you don't Kill 1t, L Will. L
cant take care of it.
Il told the woman to wait a minute,
that Id see what I could do for her.
ran upstairs and called Capt. Parker
who is in charge of the league He
told me to notify the police.
Il called headquarters, then went
back downstairs In the meantime the
woman had gone out into the Vestlbule
I invited her back in md began talking
to her, thinking l might be able to-
keep her there until an officer came.
Lived in Anacostia.
She told me she lived In AnacoStla,
that she was destitute and that the
baby had no milk. l gave her so cents
to buy some milk and little blanket
to wrap the baby in
The woman became uneasy, however
and insisted on going. l watched her,
hoping the police would come before
she got away. She stood on the cor
ner for a few minutes. then walked
away
A few minutes after the mother had
disappeared, the fourth precinct radio
car reached the leagues headquarters
After listening to Mrs Heights tale, the
officers searched the neighborhood, but
found no trace of either the mother
or the infant.
A description of the woman, fur
niShed by Mrs. Height was broadcast
to all precincts ard headquarters de-
tectives were assigned to the case.
Evening star., 1931-12-23
EX-BOARD MEMBER
DEFENDS TEACHERS
Isaac Cans Says Credit Standing
With Firm Was Always
Good.

Isaac Cans, treasurer of Saks & Co.
and former member of the Board of
Education. today voiced further defense
of the credit standing of Washington
public school teachers in a letter to
Dr. Abram Simon, president of the
school board
Speaking for his firm Mr.. Cans
wrote:
In support of the school teachers,
we wish to state that in our business
We have had nothing but pleasant re-
lations with those who have dealt
with US. Their credit standing has
never been impugned by our firm.
We write this in defense of any as
PERSONS that might be spoken of
against this splendid body of men and
women"
The credit rating of teachers and
other employees of the public school
system was attacked at the meeting of
the school board two weeks ago when
a lawyer wrote DR.. Simon appealing to
the board for action in encouraging its
employees to pay their bills promptly.
Evening star., 1931-12-23
HOLIDAY AFFECTS
PER DIEM WORKERS
Must Lose Either a Days Pay or
a Days Leave Under Pres
idential Order.

The problem of the Districts 3,247
per diem workers has cropped out again
as a result of the action of President
Hoover in declaring Saturday an all
day holiday.
This action allows all of the workers
on the regular annual status an extra
day off with pay. The per diem work
ers, however, are compelled to lose
either a days pay or days leave,
since the holiday is not a statutory
one This situation might have been
corrected had the House passed the
Senate bill declaring Saturday hol-
iday.
The Commissioners are preparing a
bill to end this discrimination against
the per diem workers, since the final
settlement of the problem is up to
Congress.
Following the lead of the President,
the Commissioners yesterday issued an
order excusing all employees except
those detained for special reasons or
by law, from work Saturday.