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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-29
ROVER CONDEMNS
"RACKET" SPREAD
Laboring Man Entitled to Unham-
pered Opportunity, Says
Prosecutor.

"Racketeering" was condemned to-
day by United States District Attorney
Leo A. Rover at memorial services at
the Bureau of Engraving and Printing
In this day and age" ne declared,
'let us make sure that the disintegra-
ton of this country does not come from
within. If destruction Of our free in
situations has no place here by direct
means, then indirect means, under the
much-used title of 'racketeering' has
no place here.
ours is a government Of law and
not of men; the man who works with
his hands and earns his bread by the
sweat of his brow must be free to WORK
without undue influence, must be free
to work fer whom he pleases. But he IS
entitled to a living wage, to a sanitary
and safe place in which to work, and
the employer who takes an undue ad-
vantage of labor, who presses down the
crown of thorns upon the head of the
labcring man is no friend Of this coun-
try"
The service was under auspices of
the Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Post, No. %, American Legion, with
the post commander, James F. Kehoe,
presiding. Other speakers included
Maj. B. C. MacNeil, department COM
mander, American Legion; Alvin W..
Hail. director of the Bureau OF En-
craving and Printing; Frank j. Hogan
and Martin A. Dyer, chairman OF the
committee in charge. Music was by
the United States Marine Band Orches-
ira and by Raymond, East and Gotta.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-29
ESTATE LIQUOR RING
LINKED TO AL CAPONE
U. S. Probes Charges Rum Plot
Unearthed in Kansas City Is
Backed by Gangster.
BY the Associated Press.

KANSAS CITY, May 29.-Federal
agents pursued an inquiry into q re-
puted seven-State liquor ring here to-
day. with the announced objective OF
determining whether there was a basis
for prosecution of "Al" Capone as its
organizer.
Chef A. Keyes, assistant district at
torney, said the decision would be made
by his chief, w: L. Vandeventer, after
careful review of the evidence. The
district attorney, who has been out OF
the city, was expected to return today.
H. L. Duncan, special agent directing
the investigation, which resulted In the
arrest of the alleged organizers. score
of suspected co-workers and seizure OF
records last Tuesday, charged that the
Chicago gang leader had formed the
ring here as a subsidiary to his other
interests.
Duncan asserted the racketeer gave
his orders through John Lazia, poll
tician, who is held on conspiracy
charges. The search for evidence has
led agents to express the belief that
much of the liquor consigned to Kansas
City by freight and express had been
diverted since the first raid.
The Kansas City Star said 1t is
understood that local liquor dealers are
looking for other sources of supply and
would open negotiations with a st.
Louis liquor ring, which has desired
Kansas City outlets for some time"
The newspaper added that "the st.
Louis ring has been kept out Of here 1t
is said, by the Kansas City rings
muSclemen."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-29
WOMAN IN PAJAMAS
STRAYS IN UTAH CITY
Police Identify Possible Victim of
Amnesia as Resident of
Warsaw, N. Y.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
SALT LAKE CITY, May "a
young woman found wandering on a
downtown street here early yesterday,
clad only in silk pajamas, tentatively
has been identified by police as Mrs.
Myrtle Marlin Of Warsaw, N. Y. Until
confronted with a telegram from the
chief of police Of Rochester, N. Y, she
declared she was unable to remember
her name. -
The young woman was identified
after she gave an address In Rochester,
N. Y, where she said she had been liv-
ing. She also said she had studied sing
ing in Rochester with st. Joseph's
Sisters.
Information from Rochester said she
was the mother of a 3-year -old child,
Margaret Mary Marlin, and had been
separated from her husband for three
years The address given proved to be
that of an apartment house.
Asked to write a note to some one,
she addressed it to "Margie," whom
she said was years old, bore the same
surname as herself. but was not her
sister. The young woman, bruised en-
the head arms and shoulders, was seen
to collapse here eadly yesterday morn
ing. She was barefooted and apparent
ly had walked some distance.
A check of hotels and trains failed to
reveal any missing persons and police
were at a loss to learn her stopping
place here.
She told officers she had a slight re-
membrance of drinking a small glass of
something that tasted like shellac.'
She said she was unable to account
for her presence in this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-29
COL. KELLER TO RECEIVE
HONOR FROM ALMA MATER
Will Be Presented Doctor of Science
Degree From Virginia Med
ical College.
snecial Dispatch to The star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
RICHMOND, Va, May 29-Col. VIII
liam L. Keller, c0ief Of the surgical
service at Walter Reed General Hos
rital, Washington, D. c., will have
the honorary degree of doctor Of science
conferred upon him at the final exer-
cises CT the Medical College Of Viz
ginia to be held next Tuesday after
noon it was announced today. He Is
a distinguished alumnus Of the institu-
ton. The honorary degree of graduate
in pharmacy will be conferred upon Roy
Childrey, associate professor CT prac-
tical pharmacy at the college. Upward
of 100 graduates in the Schools OF
Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy and
Nursing will receive degrees and di-
rlomas Twenty-nine members OF the
senior medical class will be awarded
commissions as first lietuenants in the
Oficers' Reserve Corps, Medical Unit,
Of the United States Army.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-29
HORTON ACCUSED,
SPEAKER RESIGNS
Man Who Would Succeed
Governor Quits as Impeach-
ment Report Is Made.

BY the Associated Press.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, May ga
special committee of the Tennessee
House of Representatives reported an
article of impeachment against Gov.
Henry H. Horton today and soon there
after Scott p. Fitzhugh. speaker Of the
Senate. who would succeed the Gov
ernor In event of impeachment, Of
fered his resignation as speaker.
Representative John Upton, chair
man of the special committee, reported
that the article vas based "on the con-
spiracy laws of the State" and was IS
pages in length.
The article Lharged that Horton. as
Governor, conspired with Col. Luke Lea,
publisher. and Rogers Caldwell flnan-
cier, and others Ito commit acts for the
perversion and obstruction of the due
amounted to q conspiracy at common
law"
Personal Gain Charged.
The alleged acts, said the article,
were committed for the personal ag-
grandizement and pecuniary gain Of the
said co-conspirators and confederates
Tor the purpose OF enabling, having ana
procuring the said Henry H. Horton
continuously to be able to remain in
the Office Of Governor and use the pow
erS and influence of that office for his
own advantage. gain and advancement
and for the advantage, gain and adj
vancement of his said confederateS and
co-conspirators."
1t was charged that Gov. Horton,
seeking to strengthen his political posi-
ton, felt he needed the influence and
support Of Lea and Caldwell and the
newspapers they controlled.
Bond Issue Plan Cited.
The article reviewed various testi-
mony before legislative committee that
investigated State affairs in relation
to the purported interest of Lea and
Caldwell in the State government for
the pecuniary aid of their numerous
private, separate and joint schemes,
ventures and enterprises"
Lea and Caldwell, the article charged,
were interested in having the State is
sue large amounts of highway bonds SO
that much Of the proceeds might be de-
posted in banks in which they were
interested and then borrowed and used
for their selfish, pecuniary advantage"
regardless Of the resulting detriment
and danger TO the State"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-29
COMMUNITY NEAR
D. c. IS PROJECTED
Hotel and More Than 100
Houses, Costing &c. 900, 900,
to Rise in Braemar Forest.

With theeacquisition Of Braenar For
est, in Montgomery County, from Mrs.
Cornelia D. B. Calhoun, announcement
was made by Gustave Nassauer, New
York financier, Of plans for a COM
munity development, including hotel,
apartment house and more than 100
dwellings. to cost upward Of $4,000, 900,
to be built in the near future with the
cooperation of the construction depart
ment of Sears, Roebuck g. Co.
Title to the 72-acre tract, which in
cludes the Rossdhu Castle, was ac-
quired by Nassauer this week. The en-
tire project, which will be managed by
a company shortly to be formed under
Nassauer, will be built by stages over
a period Of years.
The first stage Of construction, it was
announced. will include the $2.565, 600
hotel, an eight-story structure, which will
contain 408 suites, 108 of them duplex
in style, comprising 1900 roors. On
Brookville road, which TANKS Braemer
Forest on the west, section of which
Is zoned commercial, will be erected q
group Of English style stores.
Houses and Cottages.
construction of houses and cottages in
the development, the initial group q
which will be erected at the intersec-
ton of Cypress street and Brookville
road.
The garden apartment building, Mr.
Naussauer said. will be built at a cost
of $2,l75,000 and will occupy a site
front on Rossdhu road. Construction
of this building will be deferred to a
later date.
Arts Academy Included.
As announced by Mr.. Nassauer, the
envy of Arts, housed in three structures,
which is estimated to cost $10O, 900. In
this will be housed all the available
works Of Merton Clivette, whose COL
lection Of paintings Mr. Nassauer pur-
chased almost in its entirety. In con-
junction with this phase of the prof,
ect, the financier announced, q school
of art will be conducted with an idea to
furthering interest in this field among
the younger generation. A boarding
school will be built at a cost of $25, 900.
handspring and roadbuilding in the
development will be conducted at IN
estimated cost OF 100000, 1t Is an
nounced. Braemar Forest was improved
to the extent Of 5000, 900, including
sewerage and water systems, during its
ownership by Mrs. Calhoun.
Sale and Rent Houses.
The bungalows and houses in the
development, which will range in cost
from $2,500 to $4,000, will be placed
both on sale and for rent, 1t was stated.
A swimming pool on the property will
be built at cost Of $50 1000. Another
$50, 900 is planned to be expended on
the construction of a combination ga
rage and inn building.
The site of the development Is just
over the District line in Maryland,
bounded on one side by Rock Greek
Park and having the creek itself flow-
ing through part Of 1t. The State of
Maryland Is at present expanding con-
siderable amounts to develop sections
Of Rock Greek Park In this vicinity, in
GLIDING polo fields, Fairgrounds and
other improvements.
william j. Deming, local architect,
will design the structures to be erected
In the gigantic development.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-29
GOLF TITLE IS WON
BY MRS. MECKLEY
D. C. Woman Champion of 80
Leaves in Tears After De-
feating Mrs. Haynes.

Holing an eight-foot putt on the
seventeenth green to become dormie
/ up, Mrs. Betty P. Meckley of Indian
Spring Golf Club today retained her
District women's golf championship, de-
feating Mrs. j. Marvin Haynes of the
Columbia Country Club on the final
green, l up, in the final round of the
tournament at the Chevy Chase Club.
Mrs Meckley, overweight and in a
nervous condition. left the putting green
in tears. She won the title last year
at the Washington Golf and Country
Club and tied last Monday with Mrs
Haynes for the qualifying medal.
Winning their way through to the
finals, Mrs. Meckley and Mrs. Haynes
met in a hard-fought struggle. The
stymies in the last three holes figured
in the final result although Mrs.
Meckley's long putt for a par 4 on
the seventeenth really settled the issue.
Out in As against Al for Mrs. Meek
ley, Mrs. Haynes was l up at the turn.
She then won the tenth hole with q
par to become up. but Mrs. Meek
ley then won two holes in a row to
square the match.
Mrs Meckley then won two holes in
q row to square the match; lost the
short thirteenth to a birdie 2 and
squared the match again on the four
tenth with winning S. They halved
the fifteenth and Mrs. Meckley stymied
Mrs. Haynes on the sixteenth green,
enabling the champion to get half.
At the seventeenth Mrs. Meckley
holed a down-hill putt for to be-
come l up. The last hole was halved
in with Mrs. Meckley again Stymieing
Mrs. Haynes, who had q putt Of is
feet to square the match.
Prizes were presented by Herbert T.
Shannon, donor of the championship
trophy.
Cards of the finalists follow:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-29
SCHILLING RENAMED
TO FARM BOARD POST
leagues Resignation Expected to
Be Accepted Soon-McKelvie
Plans to Quit.

President Hoover today reappointed
William F. Schilling of Minnesota as
a member of the Federal Farm Board.
The announcement Of Schilling's re-
appointment came coincidental with
the completion by Charles C. league of
his duties as vice chairman and fruit
and vegetable member of the bard.
league submitted his resignation to
President Hoover last yeek and 1t Is
expected to be accepted shortly.
Schillings term would have expired
on June Is.
league expects to spend several
weeks in the East before returning to
his Santa Paula, Calf, home and his
citrus fruit business. He plans to visit
his former home in Maine. He has
been acting as vice chairman since the
retirement of former Chairman Alex
ander Legg and the subsequent eleva-
ticn of Vice Chairman James Stone.
Another vacancy will be created on
June IS, when the term OF Samuel r.
McKelvie, grain member, expires. Nc
Kelvie, now in London, where he at
tended the International Wheat Con-
ference, expects to retire to his Ne
braska farm and edit farm paper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-29
HIKE IN FREIGHT RATES
FAVORED BY TRAINMEN
Resolution Holds Railroads Are
Bound to Maintain Adequate
Transportation Service.

BY the Associated Press.
= HOUSTON, Tex, May ga res
olution favoring an increase in rail-
road freight rates has been adopted by
the Brotherhood Of Railroad Trainmen.
The resolution Endorsed in conven-
ton here yesterday states that the
railroads, as common carriers, are
bound to maintain transportation SER
vice which will adequately serve the
public"
Truck, bus, waterway and pipe lines
were termed "unregulated and subsi-
died forms of transportation" which
have been permitted to very seriously
and unfairly compromise the efforts
of the railroads to carry out the func.
tions with which they are charged By
laws"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-29
SINKING OF SUBMARINE
CONFIRMED BY RUSSIA
Finland's Aid Rejected in Hunt for
Craft Lost Week Ago With
S5 Aboard.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
HELSINGFORS, Finland, May 29-
Russian authorities have confirmed the
sinking Of 4 Russian submarine week
ago during Meet exercises in the Fin
nish Gulf, but they have said they de-
sire to give no further information.
It is understood there were IS men
aboard and there Is little chance that
any of them is still alive. The vessel
sank in more than 40 fathoms and rails
ing her will be extremely difficult.
Russian warships have been trawling
day and night since she sank. They
have not yet accepted an offer by q
Finnish salvage arm to attempt the
task,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-29
SLEEP MALADY FATAL
Baltimore Banker Dies After Ill.
ness of Only Week.

BALTIMORE, Nd, May 20 (PL-
Harry E. Ford, vice president of the
First National Bank, died at hospital
here Wednesday night Of encephalitis,
or sleeping sickness, rare malady. He
was IS years old and in vigorous health
until last Friday.
Mr.. Ford, bachelor, was the second
vice president Of the bank to die within
three weeks. the other being Harry B.
wilcox. fatally hurt when struck by an
automobile.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-29
STATE ACTION SEEN
IN ROME CONTROVERSY
Papal Nuncion and Envoy to Holy
See Expected to Receive In
structions for Conference.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated FIcss.
ROME, May 29.-The controversy
over charges in Fascist newspapers that
the Catholic action organization Is en-
gaging in politics is believed to be APP
preaching diplomatic stage.
The Papal nuncio to Rome and the
Italian Ambassador to the Holy See are
expected to receive instructions soon
for discussion of the situation with OFF,
cials of the respective states. The two
diplomats have had no direct contact
with the governments to which they are
accredited for q considerable time.
The Vatican, 1t is said, Is preparing to
make a strong protest regarding recent
student riots which resulted in what Is
regarded as disrespect to the Pope.
Vatican authorities are said to insist
that the Catholic action is purely re-
ligious body and that freedom from in
reference in its activities is guaranteed
by the Lateran treaty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-29
PRESIDENT LEAVES
FOR PENNSYLVANIA
Will Lead Memorial Day Rites
at Valley Forge TUmOr-
row Morning.

BY the Associated Press.
In the hilly country where Winter
Of privation and training prepared
struggle for independence, President
Hoover tomorrow will honor Americas
war dead.
His duties at the White House left
behind. the President is journeying to
Valley Forge, Pa, for Memorial day
services. On the ground that felt the
tramp Of George Washington's volun-
teers during the Winter of 1777, he will
deliver his memorial address.
Leaves This Afternoon.
The Chief Executives train left the
Capital this afternoon, and will reach
Philadelphia in time for Mr.. Hoover to
have dinner tonight with the Union
League Club. Early tomorrow, accom-
panied by Mrs. Hoover, two of his Sec
retaries, Theodore Joslin and Lawrence
Richey, and the White House physician.
Dr. Joel T. Boone, he will motor to
Valley Forge for the exercises.
After delivering the address the Pres
ident will inspect the two-story stone
structure where George Washington
IHdUe Ills headquarters dIJcE Tic OdItico
of Brandywine and Germantown. He
will walk over the same country on
which Washington and that famed
German American soldier-Baron Fried
rich Wilhelm Won Steuben-drilled the
volunteers until they were ready to re-
occupy Philadelphia, which had fallen
into British hands.
AbandOns Auto Trip.
Tho jpcpectiop If tho State nark ron-
cluded, President Hoover will return to
Washington by train. He decided to
abandon the proposed long motor trip
because of heavy trafic consequent to
holidays. He is expected to reach the
Capital late tomorrow.
Shortly after the President leaves for
Valley Forge, his son. Herbert Hoover,
jr., will start for Palo Alto. Calf, to
spend the Summer at his fathers home.
The younger Mrs. Hoover and the Pres
ident's grandchildren will accompany
Herbert ir
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-29
DISMISSES $4,000 SUIT
AGAINST FRIEDA HEMPEL
Justice, Holding Compartments
Testimony Vague, Acts Without
Hearing Singers Defense.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, May 29.-Johannes Ad-
lers $4,000 damage suit against Fri=da
Hempel, former Metropolitan star, was
dismissed today without the hearing Of
defense testimony by Supreme Court
Justice B.rnard Shientag, on the
ground the compliments testimony was
"vsgue and uncertain"
Adler, former Berlin teacher OF
voice, claimed he restored Nine. HIM
pel's voice in Germany and the prima
donna then induced him to come to
this country. promising she would find
him pupils. He gave up his work in
Germany, came here and then was re-
charges. -,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-29
HOURS BATTLE ROUTS
REBELS IN HONDURAS
Government Sends Reinforcements
to blanche on Report of
Ferrera Activity.

BY the Associated Press
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, May 90
The government reported last night
that its forces had encountered the
rebels yesterday near Lombardia Farm
between Morazan and Yoro, and that
a battle was fought which lasted one
hour.
The rebels finally abandoned their
positions, the report said.
Gen. Ferrera, rebel leader, was re.
ported as having entered the blanche
zone and the government was sending
strong reinforcements against him.
The general staff which was created
at the beginning of the revolution was
discovered Wednesday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-29
JUDGE MAY GIVE BANK
CASE TO JURY TOMORROW
Arguments Resumed in Trial of
Three in Asheville on Con-
spiracy Charges.

BY the Associated Press.
ASHEVILE. N. c.. May 29-Ju6ge
M. v. Harnhill, presiding in the trial of
three former bank and county officials
here on charges Of conspiracy to per-
vet the county's credit to aid the now
Gefunct Central Bank & Trust Co.. to-
day said he might give the case to the
jury tomorrow.
His announcement was made as ar
guments were resumed
Seven men were indicted on the con-
spiracy charge now being tried.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-29
DOUMERGUE MAY WED
Paris Reports Say He Will Marry
Woman Of Catholic Faith.

PARIS, May 20 (R.-Reports are
circulating that CASTOR Doumergue,
known to France as the Bachelor
President" Is to be married either be-
fore or shortly afteE his term of office
expires on June IS.
The bride, it Is said, will be French
woman whom he has known for some
years, and reports say that she is a
member Of the Catholic Church, al
though the President Is Of the Prot
estant faith.
A religious ceremony. 1t Is understood.
would take place at q Catholic church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-29

Fifteen nurses were graduated from
Children's Hospital at commencement
exercises yesterday.
Diplomas were distributed by DR..
Joseph Wall, chairman of the Train
ing School Committee. Mrs. Joseph
Bradley of the Board of Lady Visitors,
awarded pins to the graduates. Miss
Bessie Lee Harris and Miss Alma Stone,
with the highest averages for the three
year-course, we're presented gold prizes
by Mrs. Frederick H. Brooke, presi-
dent of the Board Of Lady Visitors.
The graduates were Miss Ann Bled-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-29
BROTHERHOOD OFFICIAL
DIES OF HEART ATTACK
Albert H. Hawley, Secretary and
; Treasurer for 90 Years, Fa-
tally Stricken in Store.
BY the Associated Press.

by the associated HTeSS.
CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 29-Albert
H Hawley. IS, general secretary and
treasurer of the Brotherhood of Loco
motive Firemen and Enginemen for %
years, dropped dead in a drug store
near his home last night.
Hawley succumbed to heart disease,
from which he had been suffering for
some time. He had been absent from
his office at headquarters of the broth
erhood here for several months last
Winter, but had been at his desk for
yesterday. He had walked from his
hotel residence to a nearby drug store,
where he suffered an attack and died
almost instantly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-29
DO-X HOP EXPECTED

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil, May 20
R.-The National Telegraph radio
said today it had received messages
from the German seaplane DO-X, ask
ing for weather bulletins and indicating
that she would hop off tonight from
Bolama. Portuguese West Africa, on
her long delayed transatlantic fight
to South America.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-29
W. B. BARR BURIED
Railroad Representative Lived
Here Until Six Months Ago.

Funeral services for William B. Barr.
IA years old, for many years resident
of the District, were held today at Rose
hill Chapel, Chicago, ILL.,, where he died
Tuesday.
During his 25-year residence In the
Capital Mr.. Barr was affiliated with the
Trade and Transport Bureau here. with
offices in the Woodward Building. and
was official representative here of sew
eral Middle West railroads. Until six
months ago he made his home at the
Ontario Apartments.
He is survived by his widow. Mrs.
Luella B. Barr. and two stepchildren,
Everette A. Thatcher and Mrs. Allan
Meyer, all Of Chicago.