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Evening star., 1931-12-04

A real wagon strongly
constructed of twenty-gauge
steel. The body is II by 2012
inches. The disc wheels are 612
inches in diameter and have
rubber tires, so that it may be
house without scratching the floor
Evening star., 1931-12-04

Has swivel top 50 the
light will fall at just the
right angle. Has q sturdy
base shade to 4
match.
Evening star., 1931-12-04

Two nationally known and used items
at this ridiculously low price.
Evening star., 1931-12-04

An attractive and
useful addition 10
4 your kitchen. These
II scales viii weigh up
Fto twenty FIVE
2 pounds. Your choice
y Of several colors.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-01-17
COL. WESSON' 5
SON SHOT
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car into a tree in order that po-
lice could come to his aid.
Jensen told police that Wesson
had appeared at Twentieth Street
and Florida Avenue an hour before
the crash and hired his cab to
go to the Washington Airport,
where Wesson is employed.
Upon reaching the field WeSsOn
went into the office, remained a
few minutes and then asked to be
driven back to the place where
he had enter the cab.
Jensen said that he was cross
ing Highway Bridge when WeSsOn
drew a revolver and fired two
shots through the windshield.
Alarmed, the driver turned to
Wesson, only to be told to "step
on it." Then followed a wild ride
up Seventeenth Street past red
traffic signal lights, while Wesson
sat in the back Of the cab holding
the pistol.
Forced to Serve Him
Jensen said that Wesson left
the cab on returning to the Dean
estate at Twentieth Street and
Florida Avenue. The driver was
forced to light a cigarette for his
fare as the latter brandiShed the
gun.
Capt. Henry Schneider, custo-
dian of the grounds, attracted by
the two, walked over to the pair
as Wesson fired three shots at the
lights on the porch of the Masonic
Building. The shots went wild.
Meanwhile, police Of the Eighth
precinct had been notified and
reached the scene shortly after
WeSSOn had ordered the driver
back into the cab and started on
the ride which ended in the
crash.
Detective Sergeant M. L. Will
son notified young Wesson's
father of the affair. He rushed
to the hospital. Police gave young
WeSson's address as 1406 Thirty
fourth st. N. w.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-01-17
LAVISH,
DAISY. SAYS
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continue her recital of Miss
Bows financial system which, she
says, led herself into court, &C
cused of embezzling $4,000 Of
the cit" girls funds.
The State yesterday closed its
case against Miss Devoe after
George Armstrong, an auditor,
identified $350,000 worth Of
checks which the film star and
her secretary assertedly spent for
jewelry, drinks and entertaining
over a period Of two years.
Dismissal Refused
Judge William C. Doran refused
to dismiss the case against Miss
Devoe on the plea of the defense
and the young defendant was
called to the stand.
She had previously promised
she would tell plenty" regarding
Clara's life. Miss Devoe said:
Lists Rum, Poker Bills
"She usually lost about $500
a night on these occasions
(pOker partiesl.
81 paid out S275 for liquor
one day, and items like this
were paid dozens of times in
the course of a year."
Miss Devoe shifted her attack
to Miss Bows purchases of jew
elry for her hoy friends" as
court was about to close. She
said Miss Bow bought $4,000
watch, locket and chain for DR..
Earl Pierson.
81 bought a sapphire ring for
Clara to give to man named
Lothian Mendez. 1t cost more
than a thOsuand dollars.
"CIara bought for herself,
through my negotiation, Sl0,-
900 engagement ring, but this
later went back to the jeweler."
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-01-17
REFORM
HOPE PINNED
ON LEAGUE
Belief Expressed Council
Will Create Body Charged
With Improving Conditions

Hopes for speedy action de-
signed to effect radical reform in
the negro republic of Liberia to-
day were pinned on the meeting
Of the Council of the League of
Nations, opening Monday in
Geneva.
League Probe Seen
American officials privately ex-
pressed the belief an international
commission charged with the
duty Of improving conditions in
the African republic where the
international commission Of in
quiry into Liberian slavery found
slave trading, forced labor and
corruption rampant, would evolve
from the League meeting.
The British government placed
the subject of Liberian slavery on
the agenda of the council follow
ing submission Of the report of
the international commission.
Action by the American State
Department has been withheld
since Liberia was advised by
American officials in January
that it's. acceptance Of the recon-
mendations of the international
commission Gin principle" was
inadequate.
U. s. Warns Liberia
This advice followed an ex-
change of diplomatic notes be-
tween the United States and
Liberia, in which this country
warned the little nation, founded
by freed American negro slaves,
unless it cleaned house" rela-
tions with the United States
would be broken.
Since the advice was forwarded
to Liberia no moves have been
made by the United States. Sec
rotary of State Stimson has re-
fused to speculate as to what
may be done in the future. It
was indicated this policy was
based on the belief, or at least
the hope, the League would take
steps to effect reform.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-01-17
FOOD FUND BILL
FACING VETO
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ported in the Senate. that it can
pass without the fOrmality of a
roll call, and it was predicted
today that even the bOsS-ridden
House will not dare reject it in
view of the distress tales pour.
ing into the Capitol from the
States affected by drouth con-
ditiOnS.
There were numerous other
undertakings to plague the Ad-
ministration. The campaign fund
committee, armed with another
$4,000, was probing further into
the last Pennsylvania primary,
with its chairman, Senator Nye
(R) of North Dakota, announcing
an intent to ask the Senate to
unseat Senator James ]. Davis.
Shot at Cannon Seen
While certain of defeat, the
Nye move would consume valu-
able time and could not be side
tracked, since it becomes a ques-
ton of the highest privilege.
The Nye committee also had new
authority to investigate violations
of the corrupt practices act in the
1928 Presidential election.
Many Senators believed this au-
thority, proposed by Senator
Glass d. of Virginia, was aimed
at Bishop James Cannon, jr., Of
the Methodist Church South, who
champiOned President Hoover.
The power controversy re-
manned alive, too, even though
the power commission restored
william v. King, accountant,
whose dismissal in December was
partly responsible for the recall
Of three commission nominations.
A group of Senators planned to
carry the fight against the CON-
missioners further.
Food Price Probe
The Senate Agriculture Com
mittee will initiate an inquiry
into bread, flour and sugar prices.
The developments of this investi-
cation may show the need Of
additional legislative control of
the three industries.
The appropriation bills were
the real source of worry to Admin
istration leaders. Only one of
the II regular, and deficiency
bills has passed the Senate in
seven weeks. Even that one must
be approved in the form
accepted by House and Senate
cOnferees. All must be enacted
by March 4 in 40 days or a
special session of the new Con-
gress will be necessary.
To avoid the special session,
the Administration may try to
pass continuing resolutions"
which merely authorize the same
expenditures next year as during
the current year. But such reso-
lutions require majority vote,
the same as other legislation, and
if the coalition can block regular
appropriation bills, 1t can block
the continuing resolutions.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-01-17
Driver of Death Car
Held to Grand Jury

SANDY SPRINGS, Md, Jan. IT.
A coroner's jury, yesterday, or
dered Wallace Bowlding, of Faux
ner, Md, held for the grand jury
in the death of Raymond Gamble,
Of La Plata, Md, who was killed
when the car in viii he was
riding with Bowlding, crashed into
a telephone pole near here. Tes-
timoI.y showed the car was being
driven by Bowlding at high rate
of speed. He was released on $500
bond.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-01-17
LittIepGge Chosen
For Chamber Post

Notice of his election as second
vice president of the Washington
Chamber of Commerce has been
sent to Thomas P. Littlepage in
California. Mr.. Littlepage sue
ceeds George A. G. Wood, first
vice president, filling the vacancy
created when Harry King became
president succeeding Rudolph
Jose, resigned. The elections
were held at a special meeting
of the directors of the chamber
yesterday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-01-17
BRAND s PIE
FOR UNION
HIT.SSNAG
ItaIy's Demand That Russia,
Turkey Be Invited to Join
League DisturbS Harmony

GENEVA, Jan. II GN.S0 De
spite the hope of Foreign Minister
Aristide BRAND of France that
the committee of inquiry meeting
to consider his scheme for Euro
pean federation would be able to
proceed without running into DO
litical squalls, the gathering today
was anything but unity" minded.
Asks New Members
A Earring note was injected al
most Immediately by the demand
of Foreign Minister Dino Grandi
of Italy that Russia and Turkey
be invited to join the q European
league of Nations members now
participating in the sessions. ST.
lence at first greeted this delicate
proposal, but Grandi's insiStence
finally won the mild support of
Foreign Minister Julius Curtius of
Germany.
Reiterating Grandi's demand,
today, DR.. Curtius said:
Its too dangerous to strive .
for an economic accord without
Russia and Turkey"
Adjourn without Action
He then suggested that the free
city of Danzig should also be in
vited. M. Van Blockland, of Hol-
land proposed Iceland. Then Mr..
Arthur Henderson, British Secre-
tary of State for Foreign Affairs,
proposed that all members of the
League of Nations, including non
European members, should be in
vited.
The morning session of the COM
mission adjourned before any
agreement had been reached.
Leaving the session one dele
gate was heard to humble iron
ically:
why not invite Mars?"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-01-17

A telescope view of Washington bust
ness services IL offered in the BUsI-
NESS SERVICE DIRECTORY Of to-
DAYS Classified Ads,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-01-17
GIVE Up PLAN
AFTER TALK
W|THLEE
Opposition Is Made All Over
Area Affected on Basis Road
Improvement Is Unnecessary

SILVER SPRING, Nd, Jan. II.
Yielding to the pressure Of opposi.
ton all over Montgomery county,
the county Democratic organiza'
ton has decided to drop the propo-
sition to increase the county tax
rate by 101a cents.
Attended by more than 100
leaders and party workers, includ.
ing State representatives, senator's,
county commissioners and other
public officials, the meeting at the
home Of Major E. Brooke Lee, was
nearly unanimous in it's opinion,
It was learned, that for the Demo
cratic organization to insist upon
an increase in taxes this year will
be politically suicidal. A strong
presentation in opposition to the
increase was made by j. Bond
Smith, attorney for the town Of
Takona Park, Md.
Opposition Mounts
Regardless Of the recommended
ton Of the Montgomery County
Civic Federation that the tax in.
crease is justifiable and needed in
order to construct school houses,
roads and other improvements,
those who attended the meeting,
it was learned, made it plain that
public opinion in Montgomery
county against the tax increase
has been mounting so steadily that
II was rapidly becoming a menace
to the Democratic party.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-01-17
REPORTS
On RED PERIL

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licity to the fundamental prin-
ciples and aims of the Com
munists, which are the same
throughout the world, as they
are not likely to prove accept
able to any considerable num-
Der Of American citizens, unless
camOuflaged by other extrane-
Gus issues, such as unemplOy-
ment insurance"
The Department of Justice, it
was pointed out, had power to in
vestigate Communist and other
subversive movements prior to
1925 under wartime laws.
Power Return Asked
The committee suggested that
with restoration of this power the
Department Of Justice could CO
operate with the States, most of
which have criminal syndicaIism
laws.
Estimating that 70 per cent Of
the Communists are aliens, the
committee suggested they be de-
ported under present laws, and
that immigration authorities deny
admission to Communists. Repre-
sentative Nelson suggested en-
couragement of organized labor
and inspection by the Postoffice
Department Of Communist news
papers.
The committee estimated there
are 100000 to 5000 Communists
in America, subject to orders
from Moscow and pledged to
revolution.
Communists constitute a real
threat in textile, clothing, gar
ment, needle, fur, food, shoe
leather, metal, coal, building in
dustries, include many lumber
jacks and marine workers, and
are organized in the rubber, auto
mobile and automobile body
plants, it added.
Efforts to penetrate the Army
and Navy have failed, the COM
mittee said, adding:
Soldiers Beat Reds
eff adults attempt to dis
tribute Communists leaflets at
Army posts they are taken in
hand by the soldiers themselves
and after being beaten up are
warned not to get caught again
in that neighbOrhOOd distribut-
ing reasonable attacks on the
Army"
The Fish report said evidence
did not show the Amtorg Trading
Corporation of New York, official
Commercial agency, had engaged
in propaganda in this country.
U. S. Wheat Doomed
The report finds American
wheat growing "is on the way to
the scrap heap. as it cannot COM
pete with wheat produced in
Russia on confiscated lands and
by labor receiving IA cents gold
per day, backed by American
tractors, combines, credit and
brains"
Representative Nelson con-
cluded:
"The solution of this problem
lies in the wisdom of our legis-
Iators and in the unseIfishness
Of our industrialistS."
He added that social and eco
nomic justice is the best weapon
with which to fight Communism.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-01-17
Holland, England
Damaged by Gales

LC-TDON, J&I. II Q.N.S0.-
Gales swept Holland and south
ern England today, causing prop
erty damage and disrupting COM
munications.
A dispatch from Amsterdam ad-
vised that several low lying parts
Of Holland were inundated.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-01-17
TembLOr Predicted
By Hungary SnUGHt

VIENNA, Jan. II uN.SO.-A
major earthquake either In Italy
or Japan between Monday and
Tuesday has been predicted by
Prof. Hanko, of Peos University,
Hungary.
He forecast the last ten big
shocks in various parts of the
world.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-01-17
CLUES
RUN DOWN
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where he is, but learned from
his family that he went there
looking for work.
Meanwhile, the four suspects
held over to the Grand Jury by a
coroner's jury, are preparing to
fight for their freedom.
Attorneys for the four men,
ordered held by the coroner's
Jury early yesterday after a i've
day inquest, today will confer on
steps to be taken in securing the
release Of their clients. Before
the day is out they probably
will appear in District Supreme
Court with an application for
writs Of habeas corpus.
Delay is Certain
The men held are Policeman
Robert F. Langdon, who patrolled
the beat including the house at
IS Nineteenth st. S. E., where
the girl was slain; Vernon Linn
erick, her brother; Richard Reed,
who posed as her husband and
occupied the Nineteenth Street
house, and William Paddy, The
last person known to have seen
her alive.
Because of press Of other cases
Il will be at least two weeks be
fore the Grand Jury can take UP
its investigation of this case.
Attorneys for the four men de
clare it an outrage to hold them
for this length of time on the
slight evidence police have to link
them to the killing.
Rover Refuses Bail
The four men have elready
been in custody for more than
two weeks. In this time they
have deviated little fzom their
first stories regarding what they
knew Of the killing. LaugdOn and
Reed have stuck to the same
story, while the others admit
having lied at first, but insist
that they are now telllnG the
truth.
United States Attorney Leo A.
Rover yesterday refused q re-
quest to have the four admitted
to bail pending the hearing OF the
case.
Meanwhile, authorities are work
ing day and night in the hope
Of unearthing new evidence to
strengthen the case.
They admit that it is Every
weak" at present and tina: there
is scarcely sufficient evidence to
warrant an indictment.
At the same time they say they
are confident that they have the
slayer in custody. One of the
greatest problems before them
now is to locate the 25,caliber
death gun.
Clue Blows Up Again
Detectives last night searched
q house in the northeast section
on information that its resident
loaned a gun Of that caiiber to
one Of the defendants, who had
returned it two days after the
murder. This information proved
false.
Police are receiving scores of
anonymous tips and letters re-
garding the case and they are
running them down in the hope
that perhaps one ~ them may
supply the solution to the mys-
terry.
Another clue being run down
by police is a report that the dead
girl had a .25-caliber pistol in
her handbag at the dance the
night Of the murder.
The name of a man who is al
legged to have seen the gun and
handled It was given to police.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-10-19

The scout plane made great circle over the
forests and rolling country beneath. Then, for
the first time Jason Gridley realized his
chances of returning to the O-22O we're very
slim. For there was no horizon in all Pellu-
cdar, no guiding landmark. Instead, the
whole landscape curved upward and merely
merged into the distant haze. Fearing to
waste time and fuel searching longer for a
landmark, he set off in a straight line his
keen eyes, watching carefully for a signal.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-10-19

For two hours the plane roared above the
leafy roof of the primeval forest. Nowhere
did Gridley see any signs of those he sought.
Upon coming 10 a range of lofty mountains,
he determined to turn back. AS he banked
the plane to make the turn he caught a
glimpse out of the corner of his eye of some
thing in the air above him. Looking quickly
back, the American gasped in establishment
lowering now almost above him, was
gigantic creature, the enormous spread OF
whose wings almost equalled that of the plane
he was plotting.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-10-19

The American caught a single glimpse of
tremendous jaws armed with terrible teeth. In
that instance he realized that this mighty
thing of prehistoric age was bent on attack
ing him. Gridley was flying at an altitude Of
about three thousand feet when the huge
pteranodon launched itself straight at the
ship He sought to elude it by diving. There
was a terrific crash, a roar, a splintering Of
wood and grinding of metal as the pterano-
don swooped down upon its prey and full into
the propeller. =
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-10-19
By Williams
6issi en- va srsycG Lsc
By Blosser
By Martin

The plane turned completely over and at
the same time Gridley jumped. He jerked the
rip cord of his parachute. Something struck
him upon the head I'D he lost consciousness
-. Far below. attracted by the SCATTERING
and tearing in the sky, lovely girl looked up.
She saw what she believed to be two great
flying reptiles meet in battle and out of one
Of them had come a man. 1t was incredible
but more than all it was terrifying And so
Jana, the Red Flower of zoram, turned and
ded. -
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-10-19

M rr....T'E'FFIF FNFlFEE IWWNI
VIC MRS. JUPITER wife OF the mil
~. ,onalte automobile manufacturer. gives
~ tnRaRement dinner and dance for
~. secretary. MARY HARKNEES. who
Young LAWYER
ner scapegracn brother EDDIE. saving
he ls ~ trouble and must sec her. The
rrnSe lS strictly guarded against gate
St.asnseIs because Mrs. Jupiter is wear
+"k tne famous Jupiter rubies
WARY arrangcs for Eddie 10 be ad-
tnai'tta secretly. When she goes upstairs
" meet him She nnds Mrs Jupiter
Iooped and murdered IN her room.
seeking Dirk. she finds him with COR
IELiA TABOR. his childhood sweetheart.
Dlfk advises her ~ keep silent about
hduie until he can locate the box.
NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY
The Washington times., 1931-11-28
Future Already Known

Insofar as Mills future at
Georgetown is concerned, we be-
Ieve the outcome of today's
game will have nothing to do
with his remaining or leaving.
We believe his status is already
fixed in the minds of George
town officials. We hope that
status is status quo. There are
many signs to indicate that the
Rockne system is taking hold at
Georgetown. Unless the ,oyas
intend to discard that system,
there would be no reasoning in
discarding Tommy.
Meanwhile, Georgetown has
promised a statement about the
matter, sometime next week.
WaShington's other major
coaches have no cause for ap-
prehension as to their where
abouts another season. Dutch
Bergman is in solid at Catholic
University, as is Jim Pixlee, who
is in the midst of building an
expansive athletic system at
George Washington.
Curly Byrd will be at Mary
land as long as he's above the
sod, and that's all any coach
can ask. What Maryland has,
which is plenty, it owes to
Curly Byrd, and, despite the
fact his executive responsible
ties at College Park are con-
stantly increasing, he still seems
to be able to turn out formid-
able football teams.
The Washington times., 1931-11-28
Just Another Dream

When the story arrived it not
only failed to give the authori-
tative source, but quoted the
president of Villanova as know
ing nothing about Stuhldreher's
leaving and stated Stuhldreher
himself was in Detroit and had
nothing to say about the matter
before he left.
It's stuff like that which is
responsible for the expression
often heard that you can't be-
lieve all you read in the papers.
Now, we pick up a Southern
daily which dallies with the
same sort of rumor, only it has
Stuhldreher going to Georgia
Tech instead of Georgetown.
Apparently the college CORE
spondent, looking at Villanova's
record, decided Stuhldreher
would not stay at Villanova and
wired newspapers in every town
having a faltering Notre Dame
system that Harry was headed
for the particular college con-
Cerned.
The Washington times., 1931-11-28
Last Nights Fights

At New York-Primo Camera,
Italian heavyweight, knocked out
Vittorio Campolo, Argentine, two
rounds. Stanley Poreda, Jersey
City heavyweight, knocked out
Ralph Ficucello, Brooklyn, seven
rounds. steve Hamas, Jersey
heavyweight, defeated Hans
Birkie, California, eighth rounds.
Walter Cobb, Baltimore heavy
weight, knocked out Ted Sand
wilma, Sioux City, Iowa, two
rounds. Billy Britt, Philadelphia
featherweight, defeated Harry
Sanlley. New York, ten rounds.
At Erie, Pa.-Frank BojorSki,
Erie lightweight, scored a tech
nical kayo over Philly Griffin,
Newark, N. j., nine rounds.
At Buffalo-Dave Maier, Mil
w-.ukee light heavyweight, knocked
out George Nichols, Buffalo, seven
round.
At San Francisco, Calf Bat
Ting Dozier, Wikhita, KanS.,
negro welterweight, was awarded
decision over Jackie Brady, SYRIA
cuse, N. Y, who was disqualified
by the referee for stalling, eight
rounds.
At Stockton, Calf Pinto De
Sa, Portuguese featherWeight,
knocked out Curley Munez, Los
Angeles.