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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-27
Premier Flooded With American
Invitations.

Premier Flooded With American
Invitations.
PARIS, September 26 (R).-Before
leaving for Berlin today Premier Laval
was flooded with invitations In connec-
ton with his forthcoming visit to the
United States.
They came from chambers of COM
nerce, patriotic societies, hotels, husi-
ness houses and individuals. Some
were sent to him direct, others were
transmitted through the American EN-
baSsy
The embassy pointed out the impos-
sibility of the premieris accepting many
of the invitations, since he will be in
America only five or six days.
The "apoStel of peace" left for Ber-
lin to the accompaniment of noisy
cheers by throngs at the Gard du Nord,
on their mission of improving rela-
lions with the German govern nent.
AS their train pulled out of the ssa-
ton hundreds of well wishers lighted
bengal lights and shouted. Long live
LAVAL Long live BRAND! Long live
peace!"
All the ministers in tie French cab
met were present to see the statesman
depart and the German government
was represented by charge d'sffaires
Forster in the absence of Ambassador
With the French premier and foreign
secretary were Albert Buisson, financial
expert and members of the foreign Of
fee staff.
Before his departure M. Laval de-
clared the object of his visit to Berlin
was to improve economic relations be-
tween France and Germany.
II the relations of the two countries
Improve by active cooperation" he said,
i am convinced they will be powerful
psychological factor in the creation of
general atmosphere of calm and con-
ndence without which we cannot solve
the grave problems now disturbing the
world"
In Paris Frances desires so far as
Germany are concerned are described
thus: That she lay down her arms"
Doth morally and physically. France
wants cessation of nationalistic out
breaks which are declared to be plainly
directed either against France or her
ally, Poland
She would like If possible to have q
qu1etuS put on campaigns to take the
Polish corridor away from Poland and
restore it to Germany Some commen-
tators declare that If the Polish problem
is taken up at Berlin, it will prove the
hardest nut Of all to crack
The biggest spur to a genuine Franco
German understanding is seen here in
the urgent need for economic improve
ment everywhere in Europe. There Is
talk of an accord between French min
eral and German coal interests and of
the development by Germans of vast
electrical projects in France, the theory
being that the Germans are past mas
tiers in this type of work.
Whatever be the outcome of the La
val-Briand visit, it is the consensus in
Paris that they have taken bold step
in the face of criticism that the present
is not the time to build up q general
understanding with Germany.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-27
LLOYD GEORGE MAY
|. DIRECT OPPOSITION
London Press Discusses His
Substitution for Hender-
son.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
LONDON, September as.-A possible
ity that David Lloyd George, veteran
Liberal leader. might become head of
the opposition to the national govern
ment in place Of Arthur Henderson was
the subject of speculation in early edi-
tions Of the Sunday newspapers TO-
night.
The most prominent place in. the Sum
day papers was given to discussion Of q
general election, and Lloyd George was
credited with contemplating the iss,i.
ance Of vigorous free-trade manifesto
in opposition to talk Of tariffs for
Britain.
Macdonald Decision Seen.
1t was agreed on all sides that Prime
Minister Macdonald will announce his
decision next week, perhaps Monday,
but more probably Wednesday. which
will be the day after King George re-
turns from Scotland.
The press was about evenly divided on
the question. Those papers which op-
posed an immediate election called 1t
"a conspiracy to force tariffs upon the
country" and urged that the situation
Oh the pOunu SLeTIlng on world markets
would be dangerous during the uncer-
tainty of a campaign.
Papers which favored holding the
election soon. however, said it was es-
Sential to restore the confidence of for
eignerS in Great Britain and the pres
ent government could not continue
longer in office without securing a man
date frop1 the nation. These took the
view that the national government
would appeal to the country, with Mac
Donald as prime minister and with tar
IFS as the main plank OF its platform.
Retirement Forecast.
The retirement of Philip Snowden
from active politics was forecast and the
possible detection from the ministry of
two or three Liberal free-traders.
In connection with the speculation
over the possibility of Lloyd George as
Stunning the role Of opposition leader, 1t
was said that Arthur Henderson was
having a hard time keeping his follow
erS together.
SEEK MACDONALD OPPONENT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-27
FRENCH COLONY
TO GREET LAVAL
Prepare Elaborate Receptions
and Dinner for Premier
in New York.
BY the Associated Press.


NEW YORK, September 26.-Mem-
bers Of the French colony in New York
today began preparations to greet for
the first time Pierre Laval, premier of
France, on his maiden trip to the
United States next month.
Premier Laval will arrive about Oc-
tober 20, it was made known, and will
be literally in strange land, since not
handful of the more than $4,000
Frenchmen in the metropolis ever met
the peasant who became prime minis
ter in q sudden rise to political emf
nence.
THAT is true also OF the $4,000
French people in the eastern consulate
area" Maxim Mongendre. consul gen.
eral of France in New York, stated.
Plan Elaborate Reception.
Elaborate receptions and other cere-
monies are being contemplated, but
these will be a part OF the city's greet
ing. and dinner will be given Premier
Laval here The dinner may have to
await the completion of his business
with President Hoover and other state
officials. 1t will be combined with
honors to Marshal Petain, arriving at
the same time.
Laval is middle aged, medium height,
swarthy and heavily mustached. He
is rated wealthy, having enjoyed sue
cessful legal practice for many years.
Native of Auvergne and known all
over France as 1.-The man with the
white necktie" for his fondnesS for a
white piquet cravat, M. Laval rose in
national politics SO rapidly even his
neighbors scarcely sensed his strength.
Born of Peasant Parents.
He is the first premier Of the many
in recent years who had not held that
Office at least once before.
Born of peasant parents, who made
great sacrifices to educate him to SCI
ence and the law, Pierre Laval turned
to socialism as a natural bent. He Is
described by French journalists as a
citizen of the SOIL
His first government post outside OF
his home department Of Pay de Dome
was minister of public works in the
Painleve cabinet In 1925. His chief &C
complishment there was prevention OF
disastrous economic blow to France
during the northern textile strike.
AS minister of labor he put into eff
feet Frances social insurance, securing
old age pensions for workers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-27
MURDER is HlNTED
IN DEATH OF THREE
IN FIRE IN VIRGINIA
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man and wife indicated they had died
without an effort to get out OF bed. This
fact also was responsible in a measure
for the advancement of the murder
theory, investigators contending that IL
they had been alive they would have
discovered the smoke or fire and made
some effort to escape.
Mans Teeth Found.
The baby's skeleton, which was in
tact, was found lying croSs-wise in its
crib.
The dead mans teeth were found by
his brother, Raymond Miller, late Fri
day evening. They were found near
the mans hips, and this led Miller TO
believe his brother had been slain, his
head cut OFF and the home burned in
an effort to conceal the crime.
Il went squirrel hunting Friday" he
said, land didn't hear about this until
late. After had shot seven squirrels l
came home and Virgie told me what
had happened. l went right over to
Goodwins house, and after poking
around some found the teeth. l don't
see how they could have gotten where
they were If his head had been In the
right place. I believe Goodwin was
chloroformed or slugged by somebody
who cut his head of afterward and
then burned the house.
Il don't see how fire could have start
ed without them knowing 1t unless
somebody set it. They weren't using any
stove and nothing but oil lamps. know
he wouldn't go to bed and leave lamp
burning"
Told Shot Was Heard.
Miller cashed his bonus check at the
store Of E. l.. Herring at independence
with SIS in cash. Wednesday he sold
some chickens. the proceeds bringing
his cash to $50. The fire killed all but
one of his remaining flock.
w. E. Lloyd justice of the peace at
Triangle. said he had been told a shot
was heard near the Miller home about 2
o'clock Friday morning. This report
could not be confirmed.
Joseph Wolferton of Joplin told po-
lice he saw smoke near the Miller
home at daybreak Friday. He said,
however, that he Thought 1t was
somebody making whisky down on the
creek" and didn't investigate.
Funeral This Afternoon.
Justice OF the Peace Grow was in
clined to the belief that the deaths
were accidental. He said he had been
told Miller habitually smoked cigarettes
in bed
Mrs Fqossie Watkins, a sister, said
Miller had been fighting Wednesday
with some man whose identity she did
rot know She expressed the opinion,
however, that this had nothing to do
with the deaths and that Miller was
killed by some one after his money.
Funeral services for the Millers will
be held this afternoon at Belhaven
Chapel, independence Hill. Miller is
survived by two brothers, Raymond
and Milton, and his sister. Mrs. Mil
Ter is survived by her mother. Mrs. j.
s. Stroke Of Independence Hill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-27
u. S. PROBES STORY
OF DRUGGANDR|BE
Gangster's Friend Charges
$4,000 Paid U. S. Attor-
ney for Leniency. 4
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
CHICAGO, September 26.-The story
that Terry Druggan and Frank Lake
paid $4,000 in an effort to escape
penitentiary sentences for violating in
come tax laws was being investigated
by the Federal Government today "in
an exhaustive manner"
United States District ATTORNEY
George E. @. johnson denied in a
formal statement that he or any one
in his office had been "bribed or i'm
properly Influenced" He said investi-
cation OF the story was going forward
with his full cooperation.
Hayes Repeats Charge.
Harry G. Hayes, hotel owner and
friend Of the two gangsters, who first
revealed that Department of Justice
agents had ccme to Chicago to inyesti-
gate the charge. reiterated that SITS, 900
was paid to clear Druggan and Lake in
the income tax case"
Hayes had previously said the money
was given an unnamed attorney, in
ferring that he was to pass it on to
persons who might have influence in
the case. He did not accuse any Gov
eminent official or employe of having
received any Of it.
The Federal Building version OF the
entire affair was that 1t was a plot"
TO diScredit johnson and obstruct JUS
tice on the eve of important cases
eagainst gangsters, including the in
come tax case against "Scarface Al"
Capone.
Promises Punishment.
what the purpose of this story con-
veys except to impair my usefulness as
a public official I do not understand"
said Johnson. when the Govern
ment's investigation is completed,
which I hope will be in a short time.
steps will be taken to punish those
who are guilty in this matter.
My private, professional and official
life in Chicago is an open book to all
who care to know. And If the reputa-
ton of a public official can be destroyed
by the uncorroborated word Of q man
who. by his own statement is in a con-
spiracy to bride. then no one who values
his reputation can afford to be in public
office"
Druggan and Lake have pleaded
guilty to violating income tax laws with
the stipulation that If certain cases
were reversed by the Supreme Court
LLlcy AuiSAlt CAldIlSc LLlcT pleas.
Gangster Gets Extension.
Ralph Capone. older brother Of the
more notorious "Scarface Az Capone.
escaped immediate Imprisonment for
failure to pay Federal income taxes as
the United States Circuit Court of Ap-
peals granted him an extension until
October to prepare an appeal to the
Supreme Court.
On that date "Scarface Az will face
Federal Judge James H. Wilkerson to
be tried also for income tax evasion.
A mandate committing Ralph Capone
to the Federal Penitentiary at Leaven-
worth to serve a sentence of three yearc
was stayed by the action Of the Circuit
Court. which yesterday denied the
gangSter q rehearing of the case. He
also faces $11 900 in fines He was
charged with evading payment of more
than 100000 In taxes and penalties.
His attorneys said they would ask the
Supreme Court to review the case under
writ Of certiorari.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-27

ElOIil ElISb Ed&S.t
hands with them. he told them he loved
all children in the world as his own.
After lunch he issued q statement in
which he declared he was overwhelmed
by Lancashires hospitality, that he was
fully aware of the hardships undergone
by the district and that it depressed
him to think he had had some share,
even II unintended, in bringing about
distress.
Defends Indian Stand.
But India, he said. must stand firm
on the determination to produce her
own cloth He pointed out that since
the Delhi truce the boycott has been
effective not only against Britain but
against all nations. And he promised
that, II the present round table confer
ence results in a solution to the Indian
problem and If at some time in the flu
ture India is able to consume more goods
than she can produce, then British
products will be favored above those of
other nations.
The mayor of Darwen said it was
apparent Britain must come to the
realization that never again will the
textile trade with India be regained.
Although the people Mr.. Gandhi
talked with today were for the most
part jobless, they appeared to be cheer
full and uninvindictive.
One man, shaking his fist in the
bearded face of the Rev. Charles An
drewS, the Mahatma's friend, declared:
You tell Gandhi that thousand
Gandhi's couldn't shake Lancashire off
It's feet"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-27
CLAIM
THEY KNOW MOTHER
OF MRS. WHOLEAN

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client would claim any interest in the
estate as a blood descendant
AT this time We are relying on Mrs.
Henderson's action in 1924, when she
adopted Mrs. Wholean as her daughter
and made her her sole heir at law. II
we are defeated in this, We will cross
the next bridge when We come to 1t.
Mrs. Henderson subsequently filed
petition to set aside the adoption de-
cree. which had been signed by Justice
William HitZ. A motion to dismiss this
petition was denied.
Through a trust fund and division
OF personal property belonging to John
Henderson, IT., Mrs. Wholean is said to
have received already more than
81 100000. She is also entitled to one
half of the sons real estate under the
terms OF his will.
Virtually Disinherited.
Mrs. Henderson's last will, executed
April 8. 1881, virtually disinherits Mrs.
Whoelan in so far as the wealthy dowa-
gers estate is concerned. This will,
which was the subject of the legal at
tack yesterday, left 100000 in cash
and 100000 in trust to her japanese
secretary, Jesse S. Shima.
The caveats alleged that the will was
drawn while Mrs. Henderson was Of
unsound mind and subject to undue
influence" by Shima.
Attorney Edmund L. Jones, of the
Arm of Hogan, Donovan, Jones. Harrison
g. Guider, filed the caveat on behalf Of
the Battle Creek College, which was
named as principal beneficiary In the
will Of July Is. 1927.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-27
Il Warning to Intimidators

Director j. Edgar Hoover of the United States
Bureau of Investigation has announced his determine
ton to preserve the invioabity of Government wit
nesses in the Federal third degree inquiry
Aroused by the recurrence of attempts to intimi-
date important witnesses against notice officers ac-
of brutality Hoover requests that his bureau be
notified promptly OF any incident which might be con-
strued as an effort to obstr,ict justice.
All such cases viii be investigated thoroughly and
prosecuted vigorously, it was emphasized.
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quickly because it was afraid the policy
might become too popular, and bring
about such a demand from all quarters
that a ban would have to remain per-
manently on selling short.
Among the Senators who have taken
q keen interest in the affairs of the
stock market and the produce markets,
from critical point Of view, are SEN
ators Glass Of Virginia, Rrookhart OF
Iowa and Caraway Of Arkansas. Brook
hart has bill ready now for introduce
ton 10 put curb OH short selling, and
30 has Senator Caraway.
incidentally there were three Repub-
lican standpat Senators in the last
session Of Congress who had resolutions
all prepared for introduction calling
for an inquiry into the operations of
the New York Stock Market. None OF
them was offered, but the fact that
these Senators had prepared them is
an indication that the agitation for
some kind OF reform OF the stock mar
ket and its procedure has spread to
quarters which are usually regarded as
friendly to the exchange and the powers
there.
Manipulation Belief Held.
Rightly or wrongly, the opinion haf
grown in Congress that the stock mar
ket has been manipulated In the last
two years by persons who have made
fortunes out Of the losses in commodity
and stock prices
Here and there, however. is found O
defender of the market and Of short
selling among the legislators. One Of
them, a prominent Republican, said
last night that he believed that short
selling often turned out TO be real
asset: that the shorts provided q buy
ing contingent that frequently checked
q too rapid descent in market prices,
and on the other hand, that without
them, there would be too great imitation
frequently.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-27
BISHOPS REJECT
MARRIAGE CANON
Episcopal Committee Offers
Substitute Involving
Divorce Question.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
DENVER, September 26.-A COM
naittee of the House of Bishops OF the
Episcopal Church today rejected pro-
posed matrimonial canon, approved
yesterday by the House of Deputies,
which would have established ecclesi-
astical courts with authority to grant
communicate rights to divorced per-
sons.
The committee in turn offered a new
proposal as q substitute. The commit
tees proposed canon agrees with that
of the deputies in almost all respects.
The chief difference concerns techni-
calities regarding the status in the
church Of a divorced person who has
remarked. Discussion of this point
was set for Monday with prospects that
a conference committee may be ap-
pointed to iron out differences.
Pledge Feature Defeated.
The bishops defeated a provision con-
tanned both In the deputies canon and
that advanced by their own canon
committee. requiring parties to a mar
rtaqe to sign pledge declaring a be-
lief in the Christian ideal Of marriage
as lifelong physical and spiritual
union.
The majority of bishops agreed with
Bishop Irving Peake johnson, Colorado,
who said, There is no need OF making
them sign a pledge to keep a pledge
which they will take during the solem-
nization Of the marriage"
Two provisions contained in neither
the intervention of three days between
the issuance of a marriage license and
the performance Of the ceremony. This
was adopted by narrow margin, and
only after considerable debate. The
other provision requires that one party
to a marriage must have been baptized.
With adjournment of the general
convention tentatively set for next
Wednesday, a number Of controversial
problems were still before the dele
gates.
Liquor Question Waits.
Tie deputies had yet to take action
on the report of the Committee of
Twenty-one, adopted by the bishops,
which recognizes widespread and
honest difference of opinion in the Ma
ton, within this church and among
the members of this commission, as
to the wisdom and deSirability of re-
tanning the eighteenth amendment and
the consequent legislation in their pres
ent form.
Other convention developments today
included adoption of a resolution by
the House of Bishops allowing married
women to serve as deaconesses. The
proposal has been controversial in the
church for IL years. The bishops also
adopted a resolution providing for an
assistant to the presiding bishop.
The House OF Deputies received a
resolution to drop the name protestant
from the church, on the grounds that
it is misunderstood and is hindrance
in the work of the church. A resolu-
ton was also introduced which seeks
to place the convention on record as
holding clergymen need not interpret
literally the Bible or the creeds.
resolution for international legis-
lation against narcotics, as prepared
by the World Narcotic Defense at
Geneva, was approved by the deputies
today. as adopted by the House Of
Bishops.
The last OF the mass meetings of
the convention under auspices of the
department OF foreign missions will be
held tomorrow night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-27
SEEK MACDONALD OPPONENT.
Reputation Of Coalition Leader Is
Pushed in Own Constituency.

SEAMAN HARBOR, Durham, Eng
land, September Is (P).-Repudiation
of Ramsay Macdonald by his own con-
stituency was carried an important step
further today. Delegates at q meeting
of the Seaman division Labor party
unanimously decided to obtain a Labor
candidate for the next general election.
which many political observers believe
viii occur before the end Of October.
Thus, If Mr.. Macdonald seeks re-
election In his present constituency as
a member of the national government
he viii be opposed by an official Labor
candidate
The Seaman Labor party recently
asked the. Prime Minister to resign his
seat in the House of Commons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-27
TWO BADLY INJURED
Virginian Suffers Broken Neck
Woman's Skull Fractured.

Two persons were seriously injured
last night when the automobile I'm
which they were riding skidded from
the highway and crashed into q tree
near Falls Church, Va.
Those injured were John Coleman.
81, of Falls Church, and Mrs. Mary
Murray. 40, also of Falls Church.
They were brought to Georgetown
Hospital by county police. Coleman's
neck vas broken and he Is not ex-
pected to live. Mrs. Murray's condition
also Is critical. Her skull was frac-
tured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-27
PICTURE SELLER JAILED
Plea of Aiding Sick Mother Fails
Man Vending Lewd Matter.

Ignoring the mans plea that he had
been selling indecent pictures to sup
port his sick mother, Judge Gus A.
Schuldt yesterday In Police Court sem
fenced Maurice Cotton, &c, of Balti-
more to 90 days in Jail.
Cotton pleaded guilty to the charge
He was arrested Friday at Fourth street
and Rhode Island avenue BY Police
man 6. Berry, fourth precinct, who
said the man was offering the lewd pic
lures for sale at that corner.
Judge" said Cotton, my mother Is
sick in bed. I had to have some way
Of supporting her and my wife and chill
dren. If you'll let me 60, I'll never
look ct the pictures AGAIN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-27
THREE FATALLY BURNED
IN NEW YORK BLAZE

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, September 26.-Three
persons were burned to death and IA
others were injured seriously in a fire
in a lower East Side tenement tonight.
The dead. whose bodies we're found on
a stairway. were unidentified. Ten of
the injured were taken TO Bellevue Hos
p!tal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-27
Get Reserve Commissions.

Commissions in the Army Reserve
Corps have been issued by the War
Department to Gordon Z. Clark, 1896
Iairtieth street, as a. captain and spe-
cialist; to Henry N. Weigandt, University
Club, as captain in the Military In
telligence Division. and to Richard P.
Davidson, 304i N street. as q first neu-
tenant and specialist,