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The Washington times., 1931-09-08
WIFE MAY SUE
EX-EMPEROR

PIEPING, Sept. 8 Q.N.S0.
smarting under the accusation Of
being "the most uncultured woman
in 26O years of the Ching dynasty
in China" one of the wives Of
the former Emperor Hsuan Tung
is planning to sue her imperial
husband for separation, threaten
ing suicide if he balks' her plan.
The domestic difficulties of the
former emperor, last Of the Man
chus, were revealed with publica-
ton in the vernacular newspapers
here of a letter written by his
wife to her sister.
For seven years, the former
Emperor has been known as
Henry Pu vi, and has lived in
comparative obscurity in the
Japanese concession of Tientsin.
The wife has been reduced to
living in a garret.
Mrs. Pu vi charges that on
June z two huge black servants
OF the eX-Emperor came to her
shabby quarters and accused her,
on behalf of her husband, of in
sulting him in public.
Mrs. Pu vi is reported to have
served notice she would sue for
separation, demanding $500, 200
expenses.
The Washington times., 1931-09-08
MONEY TRACED
To POWERS
RELATIVES
Sheriff Ready to Seize $4,000
Obtained by Slayer From
One of His Murder Victims

CLARKSBURG, w. Va, Sept.
8 GNS0.-Startling new devel-
opments in the case OF Harry
Powers, bluebeard murderer, were
promised by authorities today
with the grim searchlight of the
law focused upon the wife and
sister-in-law Of the prisoner-Mrs.
Lulu" Powers and Miss Eva
Belle Strother.
The women will be closely ques-
toned today.
115,OOO Fraud Alleged
In addition, an affidavit will
be filed in court, according to
Sheriff WilfOrd B. Grimm, charg-
ing that Powers defrauded Mrs.
Dorothy Lemke, fifth victim of
the mail.Order butcher, of SIS, 900.
Through the filing of the affi-
Gavit, Sheriff Grimm intends to
tie up the property which Powers
is supposed to have appropriated
from the Massachusetts, widow.
The sheriff is the administrator
of the estate of Mrs. Lennke.
The affidavit charges tn e
money belonging to Mrs. Lemke
was transferred by Powers to the
two women, who knew tie money
was stolen and frauduiently OBJ
tanned.
Money In Own Name
1t is set forth that Powers mur-
dered Mrs. Lemke and buried her
body on premises owned by Eva B.
StrOther and LueIIa b. Powers and
that "after fraudulentIy obtaining
the money, bonds, etc, deposited
them in the Empire National
Rank"
Powers, hearing of the court
action in his cell. stopped his
poker-playing with other prisoners
and appeared worried for perhaps
the first time since his arrest.
The Washington times., 1931-09-08
F FARMER FINDS
BOMB IN CAR

HAGERSTOWN, Md, Sept. 8.
When Charles Shafer, a farmer
living near townsville, this
county, attempted to start his
automobile today, the motor re-
fused to function.
Opening the hood, Shafer dis
covered a queer cOntrivance,
shaped like a bomb and about
three inches in diameter, which
was wired to the distributor. One
end of the wire was grounded.
Local authorities believe the
object may be an internal ma
chine, and have asked the De
partment of Justice to investigate.
Shafer told Deputy Sheriff John
Gouff. that he had no enemies.
The Washington times., 1931-09-08
CALL SAYS LUST
CHILD STOLEN

Police rushed to the home Of
Sidney B. Lust, movie theater
owner, 1862 Geranium st. N. W.,
shortly after noon today, after
receiving a telephone call that
Mr.. Lust's daughter had been
kidnapped.
Mr.. Lust is in Emergency Hos
pital, and the maid at the home
refused to divulge details Of the
incident. At Mr.. Lust's office it
was said the girl had returned
and was at home playing.
According to the first report at
Police Headquarters, a woman
called from the Lust home and
said the child had been missing
for two hours. She also declared
a note had been found leading her
to believe the child had been kid
naped.
The clerk in the central bureau
was unable to make out what the
note contained and ordered police
from the Thirteenth precinct to
investigate.
The Washington times., 1931-09-08
GANDH|' s SLAVE
BRITISH GIRL

ABOARD S. S. RAJPUTANA,
Sept. 8 G.N.S0.-A rew-found
religious fervor prompted Miss
Madelaine Slade, daughter Of a
British Admiral, to renounce a life
of ease to devote herself to the ser.
vice of Mahatma M. e. Gandhi,
the attractive English girl re-
vealed to International News Ser
vice today.
JOurneying to London with
Gandhi to attend the round table
conference, Miss Slade tCld how
she had to come to shave her
head, to wear coarse cotton gar
mentS, and to spend every mo-
ment of her waking hours wait
ing upon the little man who is
attempting to lead India's mill
lions to freedom.
Her attraction to Gandhi, she
declared, was purely a religious
one"
The Washington times., 1931-09-08
Balloons. Explode,
Burning DebutUnte

MADISON, Conn, Sept. Z.
Miss Charlotte Milburn, debutante
daughter of Mrs. Stephen Pea
body, jr., was severely burned,
and George Malcolm, I'd, is under
care of a doctor as the result of
a playful prank.
Malcolm applied a lighted Gig
arctic to 35 toy balloons which
Miss Milburn was carrying. The
explosion scared the girls arm
from shoulder to wrist and burned
Malcolm. He said he thought the
balloons were filled with air in
stead of gas.
The Washington times., 1931-09-08
COTTONMARKET
REELS UNDER
NEW BLOW
New Official Estimates Are
Revised Upward Making
Crop of 1855, 900 Bales

With the cotton market still
staggering from the effects Of
the big production estimate of
last month, the Federal crop re-
porting board came forward with
another blow today in the form
Of revised estimate which
boosted the prospective yield this
year another 1O1 900 bales.
Based upon a condition of 68
per cent of moi NAL on Septem-
Der /, the board estimated that
the total yield this year will be
1855, 900 bales of 500 pounds
each, or 1,753,000 bales more
than the large crop of last year,
which is still lndigested by trade
and industry.
2 Per Cent Increase
This estimate represents 2.7
per cent above the i92S-l929
average Of Is, 1853 900 bales. The
estimate observed:
"The Increase above the
August forecast is very largely
due to lower than average
abandonment.
"The September 1 condition
is reported at 68 per cent Of
normal, compared with 53.2 Der
cent on September /, 1880, and
a 1O-year average-192O-1929-
OF 56.4 Fer cent. The decline
OF 6.S per cent of normal from
August to September /, this
year, is less than the average
decline of Ill per cent during
the month Of August, and Ordi-
narily would reflect some in
crease in indicated yield per
acre.
Weevils Active
The reports on weeyiIs, how
ever. indicated somewhat more
than the average increase in
WeevlI presence and activity
during the month, which tended
to offset the relatively higher
condition.
"The yield per acre indicated
by condition. with allowance for
prospective weeviI damage, was
1885 pounds per acre, COM
pared with 1858 pounds indi-
Gated on August 1, 147.7 pounds
in 1880, and the 1O.year aver
age Of 1914 pounds. -
The Washington times., 1931-09-08
Veteran Filler Dies
As Plane Does Spin

LOUISVILLE, KY, Sept. 8 GIN.
S0.-A veteran of 1000 flying
hours, Capt. George Converse, IS.
Somerset, KY, was dead today,
after his plane had gone into a
tailspin at 500 feet and smashed
off a wing as it struck a residence
near Bowman Field.
Converse's companion, Private
Arthur jerks, Louisville, was seri-
ously injured but is expected to
recover.
The Washington times., 1931-09-08
To BUY
j. s WHEAT

BERLIN, Sept. 8 IN.SO.-Ger-
many will purchase 100000 tons
(2,666,66 bushels) of American
wheat during 1882 under the
terms of an agreement between
the American and German gov
ernmentS, reached today, accord
ing to a statement issued at the
ministry of agriculture.
Presumably the wheat will be
purchased from the Federal Farm
Board, although Chairman Stone
of the board said this morning
that he knew of no such agree
ment pending.
The Washington times., 1931-09-08
TJUO Die As Trolley
Strikes Automobile

MARTINS FERRY, Ohio, Sept.
8 QNS0 A man and woman
were killed today and three others
were believed fatally injured
when their automobile got out OF
control on the Ohio River High
way, two miles north of here,
plunged down an embankment
and was struck by a street car.
The victims were Mrs. Hazel
Goodwin, "a, of Canton, and Al
bert Catlett. SO, of Cleveland.
The Washington times., 1931-09-08
LIE.
!. NPATH To
SEATTLE
MoyIe and Allen Brave Fog
In 4,465-MiIe Hop; Plane
Once Used by Harold Gatty

TOKYO, Sept. 8 UN.S0.-I q
reconditioned plane unequipped
with radio, two American airmen
were believed far out over the
Pacific Ocean today on an at
tempt to link Japan and the
United States in a nonstop flight,
o feat no flier has accomplished.
The adventurers were Don
Moyle and Cecil A. Allen, Cali
fornians, who left Samushiro
Beach at $50 a. m. CTokyo time)
today $3.50 p. m. Monday, Wash
ington time) for Seattle, 4,465
miles distant.
UnceremOniOus Hop Off
Bidding for the 925. 600 prize Of
fered by the Tokyo newspaper,
AsaIi and other trophies posted
for the first successful nonstop
transpacific flight. the aviators
headed their planes nose over the
sea without ceremony.
Carrying sufficient gasoline for
Al hours of flying, Moyle and
Allen hoped to reach Seattle
within 40 hours, which would land
them at their goal shortly before
noon tomorrow.
Serious obstacles in the way Of
unfavOrable weather conditions
lay in the path Of the fliers both
at the start and near the finish
of their projected flight.
Dense fogs and rain-SquallS pre-
vailed in the vicinity Of the
Kurile Islands. which lay head
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The Washington times., 1931-09-08
Butler COP. Report
Gets No VerificGtiOn

Reports that ex-senator William
M. Butler Of Massachusetts, has
been asked by Hoover leaders to
conduct the next campaign as
chairman Of the Republican Ma
tional Committee, were diScred-
tied here today.
No consideration has been given
the matter. it was stated at the
White House.
The Washington times., 1931-09-08
LEGION CALLING.
J0BLESS MEET

With the White House deaf to
the plea of William Green, presi-
dent Of the American Federation
Of Labor, for a national confer.
ence Of employers and employees
to discuss labor conditions, it was
announced here today by the
American Legion that plans have
been completed for a general con-
ference here on September IL
under legion auspices.
The Conference, legion officials
said, will concern itself with sun
employment and the economic
situation" and will be attended
by governors, mayors, and rep
reSentatives Of labor, capital, and
industry.
The Washington times., 1931-09-08
Euen aTug-of-W War
Not on the LeUel
In Sing Sing

oSsINING. N. r. Sept. 8 Il.
N.S0.-The annual Labor Day
tug of war at Sing Sing Prison
Was ruled nj contest today "be,
cause of cheating"
Shortly after a team of IL
white men and l2 negroes began
tugging, it was discovered there
were 18 men in the white crew
and II on the colored side.
The Washington times., 1931-09-08
CGnOnizGtiOn Seen
For Mother Seton

BALTIMORE, Sept. 8.-Mother
Seton, founder of the Sisters Of
Charity in America, will soon be
made a venerable, an honor
which leads directly to canoniza-
ton, according to assurances re-
ceived by members of the Inter
national Federation of Catholic
Alumnae who have returned from
pilgrimage to Rome.
The Washington times., 1931-09-08
Murray Says Easier Credit
Is Cure for Depression

that It will be easier for "the lit
tie business man" to obtain loans
from the banks so as to further
his business and-automatically re-
heve the unemployment problem.
For, as the governor pointed
out, the small business man viii
employ more men. proportion
ately, than the big business man.
Beer isn't the all-conSumlng de-
sire of the American working man
today, he said. Not at all. What
the laborer is thinking and worry.
ing about is not per cent beer,
but bread and butter, bacon and
beans"
The Washington times., 1931-09-08
HURLS BOMB
into PLANS
. FOR QUICK
7. HEARING
Says Foes "WouIdn't Stop at
Anything; Urges Officials
to Reach Bottom in Probe

POE1ceman Joseph Hunt this
afternoon demanded an iHnme-
diate and public trial Of him
self on charges growing out Of
the Grand Jury report in the
Staples case. HE announced
that he had decided not to
pursue his original plan to have
the report expunged from the
records.
Plans of the District Commits.
Sioners to appoint special board
of civilians to study the Grand
Jury report in the case of former
Policeman Orville A. Stales were
dealt a severe blow today when
Staples announced that he is op.
posed to any such court.
The report found that Staples
had been dismissed from the de-
partment as a result Of O frame
up and recommended his rein
statement and the punishment Of
all who were connected with the
case.
Staples Act Surprise
Staples Oaction in announcing
today that he was satisfied with
the vindication given him by the
Grand Jury and that he would
not seek reinstatement to the
force at this time came as sur
prise. Two other policemen in
vOlved in the case already had
announced their WILLINGNESS to
subject themselves to trial.
Staples views were embodied
in a letter to the District Com
missioners which was received by
them. while they were meeting
this morning. However, the letter
was not considered.
The Department of Justice In
the meantime pushed its investi-
cation of third degree cases
among policemen and it was indi-
Gated that additional evidence
will be ready for presentation to
the Grand Jury Thursday. It
was also indicated that the Fed.
eral department may wind up its
sensational inquiry within ten
days.
\ Board Plans Lag
With the receipt of the letter
District authorities indicated that
plans for appointment Of the
civilian board will be held in abey-
anCe at least two days.
On behalf of the Commission
ers it was said that from various
angles the case seems to be
getting into the courts and other
regular channels and that there
is no disposition on the part Of
the Commissioner to be pre-
cipitate in taking further steps.
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The Washington times., 1931-09-08
100000 VGcGtiOntstS
Return to Gotham

NEW YORK, Sept. 8 (INS).
Six persons were killed in auto
mobile accidents and a score
injured as Labor Day vacation
lists returned to New York. a
checkup revealed today. Between
100000 and 100000 persons
were estimated to have arrived
here late last night by automo-
bile, railway, and boat.
The Washington times., 1931-09-08
SOUiets MObiLizing
Mining Specialists

MOSCOW, Sept. 8 G.N.S).
Dissatisfied with the meager re-
suits obtained by the ferrous
metals division of the five-year-
plan, the Supreme Economic
Council today ordered the mobi-
lization of all engineers and
specialists previously employed in
that division and transferred to
other industries.
The Washington times., 1931-09-08
Thousands See TWO
Kidd In Plane Fail

TTAsCA, NJ, Sept. 8 dN.sJ.-
Thousands Of holiday spectators
yesterday saw two men killed in
an airplane crash near here.
S. E. Mitchell, IS, pilot, and
George Wallis, IS, who was on
a demonstration flight. were the
victims.
The Washington times., 1931-09-08
PGrGguGy-BOLiUiG
Clash Widens Rift

ASUNCION, Paraguay, Sept. 8
QN.S0 Relations between Para
quay and Bolivia were strained to-
Gay as the result of a. fatal clash
between border guards in the
Chaco district.
The Washington times., 1931-09-08
Police Chief Slain
In JerSeu Ambush

BERNARDSVILLE, N. j., Sept.
8 QN.S) Police Chief Charles
Kavanaugh, of Bernardsville. was
shot and killed today from am
bush in a flower garden adjoining
his home, supposedly in reprisal
for his activities against boot
leggerS.
The Washington times., 1931-09-08
Wilkins Sub Returns
To SDitzber0en

COPENHAGEN, Sept. 8 G.N.S9.
The Polar submarine Nautilus of
Sir Hubert wilkins arrived at
Long Year City, Spitzbergen, at
/ O'Clock this afternoon after a
perilous cruise in Arctic waters.
The reports said that the sub
marine had been considerably
damaged.
The Washington times., 1931-09-08
Teachers Are Unpaid, =,
But Schools Reopen

CHICAGO, Sept 8 QNSo.-
More than half million children
returned to school today with
their teachers still unpaid for the
fipal two months of last term.
School employees are owed about
$1gt000, 900, Of which regular day
teahers have $780, 900 due them.
The Washington times., 1931-09-08
By JAMES L. KILGALLEN
Copyright, 1881, by International
NewA Service.)

NewA service)
CHICAGO, Sept. civilian H.
cAlfalfa Bill'D Murray, pictur-
esque governor Of Oklahoma and
advocate of the cause of the COM
mon people. predicted in an ex-
elusive interview today that the
winter Of 1931-1932 will be a hard
one.
Easier Credit Urged
Governor Murray's chief rem
edy for the current depression is
the correction Of the alleged ills
Of Americas credit system. so
The Washington times., 1931-09-08
Operation AUGits
PrincetOn's Coach

NEW YORK. Sept. 8 G.N.SJ.
Al Wittmer, Princeton'S head
football coach, was to be operated
on for appendicitis at Princeton
this afternoon, his brother, Ed
ward, told newspaper men when
the train carrying the Tiger
coach reached here today.
The Washington times., 1931-09-08
CONDITION OF TREASURY

Treasury balance as Of Septem.
ber 4, $1OS, 467 ,2S6.29; expendi,
lures. $12,300,28O.94; customs re
ceipts, 4,769, ,O09.79.
The Washington times., 1931-09-08
Sheriff's Murderer
Slain bU GUGrdSnaeNI

FAIRMONT, MINI, Sept. 8
UN.S0 Nicholas Rodriguez. 38,
a Mexican, was shot and killed by
National GuardSmen today only a
few hours after he was alleged to
have murdered Sheriff Gus H.
JorgenSon.
The Washington times., 1931-09-21
By ANDREW r. KELLEY

Alexander Hamilton lives again
on the screen in this new George
Arliss picture, an interesting his
torical chronicle with all of the
elusive charm and quaint appeal
which picturesque period back
grounds and vivid portraits of
early American patriots provide.
The greatest Secretary of the
Treasury" is sensitively portrayed
by Mr.. ArliSs as the forefather
who sponsored the plan for ma
tional capital on the Potomac, as
the financial genius who eStab-
lished the credit of the newly-born
United States, as a man of great
ness human enough to be easily
led into an embarrassing affair
with the coy baggage, Mrs. Reyn-
old.
Figures of History
Through the film narrative
stalk the re-created figures of
George Washington, Thomas JET
ferson, James Monroe. Count Tai
leyrand. Gen. Phillip Schuyler,
Betsy Hamilton and others who
have their place in historys pages.
The authors take the liberty of
assigning what villainy is essen
tial for plot development to
Senator Roberts" a wholly ficti-
tious character.
Clever Hamilton
You see Alexander Hamilton en-
gaging in such political maneu-
verings as will confound those
who want a capital in the South
or in Albany, matching wits to
secure votes for the passage of
his pet Assumptions" bill to as
sure Americas financial integrity,
framed by his enemies into de-
plorable liaison. commended by
President Washington for a 10y
atty to country not above SaCri-
ficing the loss of personal repu-
tation. Less heroic and some
what shocking is Hamilton's
blunt confession of domestic in
fidelity.
Second Rate Jefferson
Loyal followers of Democracy'S
idol, Thomas jefferson, will not
enthuse over the oratorical and
slightly inferior statesman ex-
pounding the doctrine of States
rights, but the character is played
with poise and dignity by Mon
tagu Love. Doris Kenyon is an
enhancing Betsy Hamilton and
the Mrs. Reynolds" of June Col
lyer-played on the stage by
Jeanne Eagels-is a disarming
colonial vampire. Alan Mowbray
is the George Washington, a
striking pictorial counterpart of
the First President. impressive
and convincing in the screen tab
leau which has the general de
livering his farewell to the Revo-
luton army.
thought the picture skimpily
drawn as biographical data but
The Washington times., 1931-09-21
When Feature Is
Shown on Screen

R-K-O-KEITH'S-Evelyn Brent
in Travelling Husbands" At
ll:5O a. M, 1850, $50, 5:45, 7:45
and GAS p. m.
FOX-Edmund Lowe in THE
Spider" At 1910, 1926, 4:42, 7:46
and 1904 p. m. Stage shows at
1922, 1888, 6:44 and 9 p. m.
METROPOLITAN-George Ar
liss in Alexander Hamilton" AT
IL p. M, 12:46, 2:34, 4:22, 6:1O
1853 and 9:46 p. m.
PALACE Nancy Carroll in
Personal Maid" At 1850 a. m.
200, 4:30, 7:15 and 9:4O p. m
Stage shows at l:20, $50, -6:35
and 9 p. m.
RIALTO-Rose Hobart and
Charles Bickford in East of Bor
neo." At 11:45 a. m, LAS, 3:45
5:45, 7:45 and 9:45 p. m.
COLUMBIA-Sylvia Sidney in
"Street Scene" At 11:1O a. m.
lis, s:2o, 5:25, 7:SO and s:4C
p. m.
EARLE-Winnie Lightner ir
Side Show" At 1920 a. M, 1855
ABS, 7:45 and 1915 p. m. Stage
shows at 1850, 1925, 6:35 anc
9:05 p. m.
The Washington times., 1931-09-21
Well Balanced
Show at Cayety

At last the ideal ourlesque
show has struck town.
Southern Bellies" current at
the Gayety, is the best balanced
show of its kind which this re-
viewer has seen. and the cash
customers were unanimous IN
their approval.
Nora Ford, whom Jimmy Lake
likes to term w ain g t n S
adopted daughter. is back IN our
midst again and loses none OF
her popularity by repetition, but
the pleasantest surprise comes
with the unveiling of a new star,
little redheaded Edna Dee, JUST
about the cuteSt person to nave
ever trod the boards at the
Ninth Street house.
Charles (Reds) Marshall re,
turns after a years absence ana
amazes with his wonderful I'M
provement.
Murray Leonard, Johnny
Crosby and Tom Bundy help
out with the fun, while Miss
Charlotte La Burr, a nifty blond
and Ann Myers in dramatic bits
also were outstanding.
And the chorus this week Is
revelation, a youthful and AT
tractive group.
The Washington times., 1931-09-21
Buster Collier Is
Pioneer of TaIkies

William Collier, jr., is one OF
the youngest stars in street
Scene" the Samuel Goldwyn pic
turization of the Elmer Rice stage
play current at Loew's Columbia
Theater, but he is one of the
pioneers of the talking films.
Buster, as he is known to his
intimates, played one Of the lead
ing roles in THE Lion and the
Mouse" the first screen play with
audible dialogue. And comparing
Street Scene" with THE Lion
and the Mouse" he says, is like
comparing Fulton's steamboat
with the LeViathan.
The Washington times., 1931-09-21

thoroughly enjoyable as screen
drama in the incidents chosen
for story etching. Mr.. Arliss IS
truly one of Hollywood'S marvels.
Without looks, figure or youth,
he brings an amazing personality
to his art, little tricks of acting,
a facility for dry and roguish
wit, the comfortable assurance
of experience, excellent voice and
the gracious charm of aristo-
cratic appeal. These qualities
applied to the bewigged Hamilton
make him a memorable and
worthy figure, one destined to
be ranged alongside the dis
tinguiShed DisraNi of the Arliss
gallery.
There is wholly delightful
program of screen supple
mentaries at the Metropolitan
this week, the best exhibit I
thought, Paramount'S delving
into the archives for the droll
clippings which provide much
fun when dressed with humorous
comment from the sidelines.
The Washington times., 1931-09-21
Picture of Health

Smiths cheeks are pink and
his eyes are as clear as can
be-" I continued hurriedly,
"and he admits that he owes it
all to riding horses. He rides
six and seven and eight hours
a day. Come on along and
meet this fellow. And then, if
you don't want to ride, that's
up to you"
Lachman agreed to go. That
reducing speech got him. Five
minutes later we were on our
way.
On the way to the stable, I
Gid nothing but sell Smith to
Lachman. l pointed out that
health and horses went hand
in hand.
Our cab reached the stable.
I jumped out. with Lachman
beside me. rang the bell, and
q sleepy colored man stuck his
head out of the door.
Good morning" I cried
cheerily. II haven't been
around here for a year or so, but
we want a couple of horses
for this morning. BY the way,
is Mr.. Smith up yet?"
The colored boy yaWned
nightly.
mo, sab, boss" he murmured,
"an' he amt likely to be. Mr..
Smith died six months ago."
I rode alone.
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