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Three Large Buildings on
Land Selected for Govern
ment Structures.
SITE OPENS NEW AREA
IN MALL DEVELOPMENT
Triangle Now Occupied by Other
Smaller Houses and Gas
Station.

Development of the new area west of
the White House to match up with
the public building program on the
Mall triangle, east of the Presidents
home to the Capitol was announced by
the Public Buildings Commission yes
terday.
Definite location Of the new War and
Navy group somewhere in the triangle,
west of Eighteenth street to Twenty
third street between New York avenue
and B street, now Constitution avenue,
was fixed by Senator Smoot, chair
man Of the commission, and Lieut.. Col.
q. S. Grant, Sd, executive oficer OF
the commission, following months Of
study Of several general areas.
The exact squares on which the War
Navy group will be erected depends
upon architectural studies, started by
the supervising architects once as to
the best arrangement of the group to
meet space requirements of these two
departments in the area selected, which
will probably be north of Constitution
avenue between Eighteenth and
Twenty-flrSt streets.
Houses TO Be Raxed.
Three apartment houses of recent
construction are in the western end OF
this triangle, and according to q state
ment by Senator Smoot, are to be de-
molished to make way for the new
Government buildings. In this area
also Is the National Academy of Science
Building at Twenty-first and B streets,
but Senator Smoot stated positively
that this structure is of q character
that will ut in with the Government
building program and will not be dis-
turbed.
The War-Navy group also links in
with the recent authorization by Con-
gress Of $3,200,000 to be spent in re-
modelling and extending the Naval Hos
pital, which adjoins the triangle on the
west.
Members Of the commission and
other Government officials said last
night that the exact amount of privately
owned land to be taken and specific To-
cations Of the buildings are questions
Continued on Page 2, Column 50
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BAN
POL|TICSAT FARLEY
Senator La Toilette Explains
Program in Radio Forum
Address.

Progressives of both political parties
are meeting here next Wednesday and
Thursday, not to form a third party
but to lay plans for correcting legisla-
tive deficiencies of the Seventy first
Congress, Senator La Toilette Of Wiscon-
sin declared last night in the Nationa
Radio Forum, arranged by The Star and
broadcast over a nationwide radio net
work Of the Columbia Broadcastine
System.
The meeting, he stated, is not to bc
"even q political conference in the
ordinary sense" It will be directed
solely toward the formulation Of con.
strlctiye legislative program to be pre-
scented and fought for at the next ses-
sion Of Congress" he explained.
ing the two-day conference, it was dis
closed. They win embrace unemploy-
nient and business sterilization, public
utilities, agriculture, the tariff and pro.
motion Of "a return to constitutions
Government"
Would Remove Distress.
with regard to unemployment and
depression, Senator La Toilette said the
Progressives viii seek 70 bring about q
"sounder economic planning" and tc
remove the present distress ana tne
fear of future inability to find hveli-
hood which now confront every wage
Garner and salary Garner"
Public utilities, he said, have escaped
attempts to impose upon them an eco
nomically sound public control" The
conferees will consider means of estab-
fishing effective control Or of setting up
alternative methods Of Government
operation.
Agriculture. suffering from almost
constant depression since the close OF
the war" must be rehabilitated so that
the purchasing power of the farmer
can be restored, the radio audience was
advised.
Tariff Law Scored.
The Progressive leader characterized
the Hawley-Smoot tariff as "the pro-
tective tariff policy run mad" A tariff
policy that will maintain justly eco
nomic needs of the country is needed, he
asserted.
Senator La Toilette criticized what he
termed the growing executive and jul
dicial usurpation" during the past
decade.
The record of the last Congress
and, for that matter, OF many pre-
ceding Congresses and administrations
shows that little has been done to
solve these problems" the Senator
stated. UNLESS we succeed in formu-
lating a constructive program, there is
no hope that more will be done by the
next Congress.
This program must be definite and
specific, for We cannot cope with ire
mendous economic problems with catch
words or with vague panaceas. 1t is,
therefore, our earnest hope that next
weeks conference will result in clari-
flying our detectives and in laying the
foundation for formulating sufficiently
detailed measures to challenge the in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-08
.QUAKES, STORMS,
BATTER AT EARTH
Snow Nantes Prairie States
as Dixie Shivers in Winds
Following Rain.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
The globe was battered from within
and without yesterday by storms, rag
ing rivers and earthquakes.
Mariners over much of the Atlantic
called up all their skill to fight danger
Gus gales. Storms ragged in the North
Sea. flooding fiat lands along the Eng
lish coast and importing ships.
In the United States blizzard swept
the Prairie States and the Great Lakes
region, blocking highways, swapping
poles and slowing trafic of all kinds.
Snow covered much Of the region. Cold
northwest winds, accompanied by rain,
swept down into Dixie. with promise of
more to come. The weather man
warned shipping from the Virginia
capes to Jacksonville, Fla.
Peasants trembled as earth shocks
demolished buildings in Bulgaria, Jugo-
slavia, Greece and South Siberia. In
Serbia shepherd and 200 of his sheep
died in mountain slide.
Throughout the Balkans trains were
late, with railbeds damaged in many
cases
In France the Seine, Marine and other
rivers overlooked as recent rains and
SHOWS rushed toward the sea. The
streets of lie st. Louis were running
streams. The Rheims territory was
menaced, while deep water cut of the
highway connecting St. Remy and
Moncetz.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-08
Thirteenth Street
Flooded by Broken
Main at Park Road

Several blocks in the vicinity
of Thirteenth and Park road were
flooded under foot of running
water early this morning, when
water main broke at the street in
tersection. Within few minutes
complaints Of flooded Easements
were being received from home
owners, especially at Thirteenth
and Lamont streets.
Half an hour after the main
had broken Thirteenth street was
under water for two blocks south
and the water was over the side
walks on Park road for block
west Police were forced to de-
tour traffic around the flooded
area.
An emergency crew from the
water department was called out
at about L: 80 o'clock this morn
ing. but it was not believed that
the break would be brought under
control for several hours.
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Aerial Maneuvers
Here to Be Curbed
By Poor Facilities
Only One Section of Near
w 700 Planes Will Be
Based i'm ID. C..

Lack of adequate airport facilities
in the National Capital is going to rob
this city of large part Of one of the
greatest aviation demonstrations ever
held in the United States. When the
mightiest military air force assembled
in this country, totaling nearly TOO
planes of all types, completes more
than two weeks of field maneuvers to
test the country's aerial defenses next
May, less than one fourth Of the great
air force will be able to base here.
It had been hoped that the entire
force, organized as the first air division
ever assembled in the United States,
would be able to visit the Capital for
three days, including Memorial day, as
the closing event in the maneuvers.
Study of the local facilities, however,
has forced the Air Corps to break up
the division into four portions, only
one of which will be based in the
Capital. This unit will be based at
Boiling Field and will include division
headquarters detachment, the 1st Pur-
suit Wing and press and Photographic
planes totaling about $50 planes.
Other units are to be assigned as
CONTINUED on Page 2, Column D.
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SLAIN VETERAN BURIED ON PEAK;
CARRY COFFIN 6 MILES ON FOOT
Friends Expect Bitter Legal Battle Over Death of
Edward Burracker in Virginia.

home near Skyland, and his CONN was
carried to the foot of the mountain in
q truck, from which it was taken and
carried to the grave prepared on the
mountain top. A ti1rong of relatives
neighbors and the curious attended the
burial.
In relays sturdy mountain men Ia
bored up almost precipitous mountain
fastness with their dead burden as
the mourners followed in stumbling
groups. Many hats for rest were made
before the crest Of the mountain was
reached and there was q considerable
CONTINUED on Page ., Column 81
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: Rear Admiral II. v. Butler, who viii
become conmsndant Of the Washing
ton Navy Yard next month, was held
up and robbed Of $40 by an armed and
masked bandit last night.
The hold-up occurred in an alley in
the rear OF the admiral's home. at .2206
q street.
Admiral Butler had Just put his car
IN his garage and was about to lock the
door when masked colored man step
ped from the shadows and jammed a
pistol into the admirals stomach.
He didn't say . word, Admiral
Butler related. He just showed his
gun against my stomach and knew
Mock without niurmur."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-08
ARMED AND MASKED BANDIT ROBS
ADMIRAL H. ". BUTLER IN GARAGE
Recently Appointed Commandant of Navy Yard Gives
Up Pocketbook at Point of Gun.

The bandit, instead of fleeing, ordered
the admiral to beat It," He kept his
pistol pointed at his victim until the
latter reached the end of the alley.
Admiral Butler ran around the block
and into his home, where he telephoned
police headquarters. News Of the rob-
berry was broadcast and, within a few
minutes, radio-equipped automobiles
bearing half-dozen or more policemen
reached the adrnirals home
Admiral Butler gave police detailed
description of the bandit. Despite tho
fact the man wore a mask, the admiral
declared he was confident he could
identify him.
Police searched the neignborhood, but
no trace of the robber was found.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-08
special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
LURAY, Va. March struggling
six miles up a steep path to a high
mountain ridge, mourning relatives and
neighbors today bore the coffin contain
ing the remains of Edward Burracker,
mountain trail yesterdaym.and laid him
to rest in . little clearing Far from the
beaten path.
The funeral of the 36-year- old World
War veteran who died of shotgun
wounds, whose murder has resulted IN
the creation of two hostile camps among
the mountain folk, was held from his tie
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1000 EXTRA POLICE
GUARDING new YORK
Night Force Augmented to Rid
City of Banditry-Chain
Stores Watched.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK. March -Four thou
sand extra policemen augmented the
regular Saturday night force Of 5000
men guarding the city tonight in con-
tinuation of Commissioner Edward p.
Mulrooney's drive to stamp out banditry.
Last Saturday night 1a,500 men
patrolled the streets of the five
boroughs, but the commissioner found
the duties of many of these men over
Tapped.
The 10000 policemen tonight were
aided by 900 patrol cars and 200 motor
cycles. Chain stores and other likely
establishments for hold-ups were closely
guarded,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-08
GULF CROPS THREATENED.
Cold Wave From Rockies Is Menace
to Farmers.

~ EAEAuEESs
NEW ORLEANS, March 7 (P.-
Drought farmers in the Gulf Coasi
States shivered in relief today a.
wintry windstorms CLEARED skies thai
had drenched the clodded earth
Around Fayetteville, Ark, however, sew
eral inches of snow gave promise Of
damaging budding fruit and early
vegetation.
The storm tore down three buildings
and a disturbance centered near Bos-
sier City, Northwest Louisiana, killed a
cow and lowered the temperature to a
degree that may menace young crops
Cold Wave From Rockies.
The entire South fell into the grip OF
the cold wave from the Rockies II
was preceded by general rain last
night averaging an inch. The Valley
States we're blanketed with snow
which extended into Arkansas. The
prediction was for frost as far south as
the Gulf Coast tonight and in North
west Florida If the high winds subside
The Mississippi Delta farm agents
looked for no serious damage to young
CONTINUED on Page @, Column a.
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WALKER TO TAKE REST
New York City Mayor Ready for
Trip to California.

NEW YORK, March (P)-Mayor
James ]. Walker will leave at 5 o'clock
tomorrow afternoon for California to
rest. On the advice Of physicians he
will not return until the middle of
April.
Walker will spend most of his time
on the Palm Springs estate of Samuel
Untermyer
He is travelling westward with Mr.
and Mrs. Abraham c. Blumenthal
Blumenthal is real estate buyer for
the Fox Film interests
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PAhT THkEE-l4 PAGES.
Society Section.
PART FOUR-I2 PAGES.
Amusement Section-Theater, Screen
and Radio.
In the Motor world-Page 4.
Ayiation-Page S.
District of Columbia Naval Reserve
Page 5.
Marine Corps Notes-Page 5.
District National Guard-Page Z.
Gold Star Mothers-Page z.
Veterans of Foreign Wars-Page Z.
Y. W.. C. A. Notes-Page Z.
FraternitieS-Page 8.
News of the Clubs-Page q.
Organized ReserveS-Page Q.
Parent-Teacher Activities-Page 10.
D. A. r. Activities-Page 10.
| Radio-Page H.
! Serial Story, Manhattan Night
. Page IL.
At Community centers-Pagc IL.
PART FIvE-6 PAGES.
Sports Section.
PART SKIP PAGES.
Financial News and CLASSIFIED Adver-
| Using.
PART sEvEN-24 PAGES.
Magazine Section
Notes of Art and Artists-Page 10.
In the Music World-Page 20.
Reviews Of the New Books--Page 81.
Crossword Puzzle-Page %.
GRAPHIC SECTIONS PAGES.
World Events in Pictures.
COLOR SECTIONS PAGES.
Moon Mullins; Mr.. and Mrs: Mutt
and JEFF: Regular Fellers: Little Or
phan Annie: Brutus; the Smythes
Highlights Of History.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-08
Man Charged With Unlocking Jail

ANDERSON. S. c., March z R.-
Newton Orr was arrested here today
and charged with unlocking all the cells
in the county jail while intoxicated.
Five prisoners, held on minor. charges,
escaped
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-08

Attorney General and Son on Air
Trip South.
SAVANNAH, Ga. March Z R).-
United States Attorney General William
D. Mitchell and his son, Bancroft Mitch
ell. landed at the municipal airport to-
day when the trtYnotored Naval plane
In which they were travelling en-
countered squally weather
The plane Is piloted by Lieut. W. NJ
Dillon and Lieut.. r. M. Trapnell, Navy
flyers.
Mr.. Mitchell said, he was going
South for few days" He indicated
his trip would be resumed when tn;
weather permitted.
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WIFE DIES IN LEAP
AS MATE RETURNS
Mt. Rainier Man, Who Hus-
band Says Left Durham
Hotel Room, Is Held.
~ The Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
DURHAM, N. c., March Mrs
Trucie Daniels, 46-year mother,
leaped to her death from tne tenth floor
Of a local hotel early today when her
husband, returning from q business trip,
found man leaving her room. Police
said there was no doubt ner death was
a suicide.
The other man, identified as c. B
Calvert, Mount Rainier, Md, attorney,
was charged with violating the State
hotel law. Calvert was known here as
the special master appointed In connec-
ton with receiyership proceedings
against the Home Mortgage Co.
w. M. Daniels, the husband. issued a
leaving his wtfe's room shortly after 2
O'Clock this morning. He said he told
his wife there was nothing left for them
TO do but separate, and left the room.
A few minutes later he heard the crash
Of her body on the roof Of a ball room
adjoining the hotel proper. 1t was
clothed only in green night gown.
Mrs, Daniels body was sent to her
home at Nashville. Tenn, today. One
Of her sons is Raleigh photographer
and the other is student Of photog-
raphy in Illinois. Daniels is a travelling
salesman.
Calvert Takes Blame.
BY the Associated Press.
ELIZABETH CITY; N. c.. March up.
&C. B. Calvert, named in connection
with the suicide of Mrs. Trucie Daniel
at Durham today, was here tonight en-
route to his home in Mount Rainier,
Nd.
Apparently grief-stricken, he was re-
luctant to discuss the tragedy.
There is woman involved" he said,
and there is nothing can say save
that the fault was mine. My work was
finished, my report filed, and I Just al
lowed myself to drift"
Calvert referred to his work as spe-
CONTINUED on Page 2. Column ~
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TODAY'S STAR

PART ONE-24 PAGES.
General News-Local, National and
Foreign.
Educational NeWs-Page B-4
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From Press to Home
Within the Hour"

The Star is delivered every evening and
Sunday morning to washington homes by
The Stars exclusive carrier service. Phone
National 5000 to start immediate delivery.
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PART TWO-6 PAGES.
Editorials and Editorial Features.
American Legion-Page 6.
Army and Navy NeWs-Page 6.
w. c. T. U. Notes-Page 6.
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WEATHER.

w Ia ITEM.
(u. 9. weather Bureau Forseast)
Cloudy and rainy this morning, colder
tonight: tomorrow, fair and colder.
temperatures Highest, 48, ut pm.
yesterday; lowest, SO, at am. yes
terdAy.
Fun report on page 7.
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PART THREE-I4 PAGES,
Section.
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MITCHELL FORCED DOWN

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Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-01-01
\ CURE AND NOT A PALLIATIVE
WANTED FOR PRESENT DEPRESSION

THE expenditure of millions of dollars by
the United States government III the at
tempt to relieve the present economic de-
preston is, of course, a worthy thing and will
accomplish worlds of good. However, it should
be borne in mind that the throwing into use OF
millions of dollars by a rich and generous gov
eminent is only palliative ann is IN no sense
a cure for what is bothering not only the United
States but the whole world. 1t does not remove
the cause of the present worldwide depression.
Senator Borah recently wrote letter to
the mining association of Spokane III which he
stressed these truths and in which he went
futher and said one of the greatest causes OF
the present unemployment and depression
throughout the world is that the purchasing
power Of millions of human beings in China and
elsewhere was 50 greatly reduced by decreasing
the value of silver few years ago He says
the seriousness Of the problem demands an in
telligent leadership that win recognize this
truth and i'll solve it in scientific way.
This aspect Of the situation is being dis
cussed in many quarters at this time Some
students Of the problem argue-and it would
seem with truth-that the purchasing power OF
millions of the world people cannot be alarm
ingly reduced without it affecting adversely the
commerce and business conditions of the world
This. discussion has two fold interest for
this section and to all of the Northwest, espe-
cially where mining is an important industry
We would doubly benefit if silver were given
an increased value in the worlds currency IL
that it would increase the price Of silver anc
thus give an impetus to mining. There alst
would be that further benefit that comes to al
!, when business conditions throughout the Worlt
are improved.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-01-01
HURRY ALONG LEGISLATION FOR GAS
TAX ANTICIPATION WARRANTS.

~ ELSEWHERE i'll this issue there is a news
r item explaining somewhat III detail the
- plan In mind in the attempt to have issued
anticipation warrants against the state OF Mon
tana for the purpose of obtaining greatly needed
funds for highway construction. A bill Will be
introduced into the forthcoming session OF the
Montana legislature providing for the issuing
of Gas tax warrants III the amount Of $6,OOO,OOO
at the rate Of $1,5O0,0OO year for four years.
This, matched with federal moneys, will mean
that % million dollars will be available for Mon
tana highways within the next four years, q
sum of money that will complete the state high
way program in that time The news article
referred to was written primarily as letter TO
all members of the Montana Legislature to ac-
quaint them with the program it IS desired to
put i'll operation. Reference to that article IS
made for those who desire more detailed lnfor-
nation.
This paper is glad to report that both Sen
ator Rowland and State Representative Miller
are in favor of issuing the anticipation warrants.
Senator Rowland recently stated he understood
the passage of the proposed bill was practically
assured. The bill should be speedily enacted
into law by the legislature and thereby allow
an early start OH the highly important highway
construction program that is in mind
The releasing Of % million dollars within
the next four years into Montana channels OF
trade will materially assist in getting condl-
tons back to normal The expenditure Of near
" two millions Of that money within the next
few months will be of incalculabe benefit
The putting into circulation of the % million
within the next four years will not only provide
employment to many but it will hurry to com
pletion the highway system OF the state, al &C
complishment greatly to be desired
The enactment of this proposed measure
into law is justified by every consideration OF
good business. Let S hurry it along.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-01-01

was bread line of unemployed farther down
the street.
The senator was all wrong in his criticism.
Here the country is being subjected to a persist
ent campaign of propaganda urging everyone to
spend and help the revival of business. The
papers are full of such propaganda full page
advertisements to that effect are being pub
lished throughout the length and breadth of the
land; films urging it are being shown In the
movie houses; magazines carry articles arguing
for more liberal spending. Then when man
steps forward and spends few thousand dol
lars for his daughters party he Is condemned
for the extravaganza
Undoubtedly the rich man had contributed
handsomely to his community chest for the care
of the needy. Beyond question the bread line
down the street was being fedin part by money
given by him In addition, he spends neat sum
on his daughtrr-- party and thereby helps to
give employment to caterers, decorators,
modistes, clothing establishments musicians,
florists and, suppose, score Of other establish
ments that had some part III the daughters ex-
pensive launching into society. He spends his
money as he has been urged to do and United
States senator arises and condemns the waste
full extravaganza.
Would it have been better II that man had
kept his money safely in his bank out Of circu-
lation or did he help in small way to keep the
wheels of industry turning by spending few
thousand dollars on his daughters party? Our
opinion is that he did his part III the spending
campaign that we are all urged to engage in at
this time.
Anyway, whichever way one looks at it, it s
a case Of being damned If you do and damned
if you don't