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old, the girl seuan her aotual piano


The little girls Arst piano lessons
were under the supervision Of Mrs. Alma
Schmidt OF the Mills College
musical staff. Oakland. A year later, in
1880. the child gave her first public re-
cital in San Francisco, and attracted
the attention of Josef Hoffman, prom
inent pianist, who was on Q concert
tour.
Plays Classics ut Six Years.
Hoffman saw possibilities in the girl
and granted her q Scholarship in his
class at Curtis Institute. Philadelphia,
where she continued her studies.
From her very first recital Ruth Slen-
cZynski won praise because Of her tech
nical proficiency and mastery of feeling
in rendition of the exacting compost
tions of Bach, Beethoven, Haydn, MOI
art, Chopin, Schubert and Rameau
The critics lauded the child as possess
ing extraordinary talent.
SlenczynSki, a concert violiniSt before
the wounds received in the World War
hampered his playing, gave Ruth Julia
a toy piano when she was only years
old. AS early as 16 months, her father
said, she recognized and could hum
compositions he played on the violin,
Reads Ludwig at -Four.
Ruth Julia" Mrs. Kennedy often
declared, lis q normal healthy
youngster, although she shows an ex-
ceptional eagerneSs for knowledge and
music. She always reasons beyond
her years, always analyzing a compost
ton before she memories it,"
Eugene Blanchard, Glee Club director
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Special Dispatch to The star.

DANVILLE, Va. November 27-No-
toriety resulting from the "chickenbone
incident" of Tuesday night with women
of the Epiphany Church has redounded
to the benefit of the Salvation Army,
according to Ensign B. F. Littleton,
who is in charge, and who delivered a
TRADE after returning to churchwomen
serving Community Chest workers at q
banquet box of bones from chicken
served.
When supper was served the workers
at the parish house by the Women's
Missionary Circle bones from over 100
chickens were packed in box and sent
to the Salvation Army.
On Wednesday night, while women of
the church were washing dishes, En-
sign Littleton appeared with the box
under his arm, and. according to Mrs.
Edmund Meadem. threw it on the floor
and delivered his TRADE against the
women. saying even bones given to a
dog had meat on them" He said tina
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at the University Of California, con-
siders himself one of her first dis
coverers He tells Of finding her read
ing Ludwig's Napoleon" when she
was only years old.
Moving to Berlin late in 1880. Ruth
Julia appeared in a series Of recitals
before friends and patrons, and studied
in preparation for her public appear
ance at the Bachsall Wednesday night.
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GIRL R|AN|ST,NOW6 6,
BEGAN PLAYING AT 3
Prodigy Acclaimed at Berlin
In Concert Was Taught by
Wounded Father.

FtbsUIIdIpu FIVBS.
SACRAMENTO, Calf, November 81
Ruth Julia slenczynski, 6, whose Ber-
lin debut as an infant-prodigy pianist
Wednesday night amazed an overpacked
hall and won for her the acclaim of
music critics, was started on her career
by her father, a Polish violiniSt, in
Berkeley, when she was 3 years old.
She was born in Sacramento January
is. 1925.
The musical career of Josef SIenczyn-
ski the father, was handicapped by in
turies received while fighting with the
American expeditionary forces in the
World War. He turned his attention to
developing the talent of his daughter.
on her third birthday he started in
structing her in music theory, and a
year later. when she was nearly years
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-27
CHICKEN BONES GIVEN FOR NEEDY
DRAWS TRADE AGAINST WOMEN
Danville Salvation Army Head Who Threw Scraps al
Feet of Church Workers Gets Real Donations.

he felt insulted. This version Of the
scene not only was corroborated by Mrs.
Herbert Henkel, Miss Bessie Douthat
and Mrs Hunt Wimbish. but the ensign
himself says that it took place. He de-
clared that he was indignant. and the
women expressed themselves as having
felt they had been insulted.
It was explained to Ensign Littleton
that the chicken bones were intended
to form the main element Of nouriShing
soup, and that chicken bones are usual
ly sent to the city home for the same
purpose.
Ensign Littleton, when interviewed
declared that the people think they can
give the Salvation Army anything, and
added that as a result of the Chicken
bone incident" he had received dona-
ton of SO, box of groceries and bag
Of chickens.
Athens, Greece, has Cancelled the bus
monopoly for its city streets.
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GIRL SCOUTS MAKE NEW
GARMENTS FOR NEEDY
Winter Project of Young Prince
Georges Women Is Announced
by District Head.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
HYATTSVILLE, Md, November I'll
Each Girl Scout OF District No. Z, when
embraces Prince Georges County ana
nearby sections, Is again this year max
ing one new garment for the needy OF
her community during the Winter. II
has been announced by Mrs. LOUIS
Dashiell of Hyattsyille, chairman OF
District No. Z.
After several weeks study a class
which has been preparing for Scout
leadership under auspices of District
No. Z has completed its work. 1nstruc-
ton in outdoor cooking at the. scout
camp ct Fort Foote, Md, early TINS
week marked the close OF the course.
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pleted details Of organization by adopt
ing the constitution and bY-lays sub
mitted by the Executive Committee.
Members decided to oppose increases
in taxes at this time. The Executive
Committee was instructed to appear
before the Town Council at its next
meeting to protest the councils pro-
posal to assess license fees against
merchants. The mayor and chairman
OF the councils Finance Committee,
who attended the meeting, stated that
the published schedule proposed at the
last meeting will be modified at the
next meeting.
Ten new members were added It
was decided to hold monthly meetings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-27
FALLS CHURCH BUSINESS
: ASSOCIATION ORGANIZES
New Club Takes Definite Stand
Against Tax Increases-Con-
stitution Adopted.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
FALLS CHURCH, Va, November 81.
The Falls Church Business and Pro-
fessional Men and Womq kassocia-
ton, meeting in the paris III, COM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-27
HUNT EVENTS SCHEDULED.
Middleburg Group to Hold First
December. 8 at Arcola.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
MIDDLEBURG, Va, November ~
The Middleburg Hunt has announced
the following fixtures for the month of
December: December 3, Arcola; De-
cember z, Hibbs Bridge December 10,
Aide; December IA, New Ford; Decem-
Der IL, Lenah; December 81, Dover;
December "a, Mount Zion Church: De-
cember %, MiddIsburg; December 81,
Aldie
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: THE SAFEST USED CAR
MARKET IN THE WORLD
= Lists OF cars with their prices
: tell so little. We ask you to see
: our cars. Ask our prices. Our
. sixty-day warranty is your pro-
f., lection. We can meet your needs
, at most reasonable prices.
PACKARD'S USED CARS,
Kalorama Road at Seventeenth.
| TASK THE MAN WHO OWNS ONE"
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1881 CONN AVE-In beautiful, modern
home, near Shoreham Hotel, on Rock Creek
Park; lovely, cool rooms splendid table; ref
erence. Adams 1868
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
fContInuedO

APARTMENTS-UNF
tContInued.)
2s7o cHAMp1a G8lS ST: R.w-s rms. kit.
essh eiec; With heat and ianitor service.
wit" }5e1 Ps 2oS Snd s4 sn,s1E .ssviss
Th Rfai va aP n . .s co
cement '3 sG 81 i y a .SR s&
LARGE DOWNTOWN APT.
,,r,o l 18th 9th ST; NW;..%, r
B r 81 r..n poIa
LARGE APT.-$45.OO.
2lll 18th ST. NV.
Near 18th and Col. Rd.
unusually large rooms kitchen and bath
18th and K oAFFlI%' Dis. $3.50
FRIGIDAIRE-S43.5O.
K s 81 ST 6f4Rf fpem. ses
bath. sse janttor or Nat. 1851. "a.
MERIDIAN PARK-S39. 50.
rooms Kitchen n, tie i BATH . rec hail All.
AIRY PORCH APIS.
Refrigeration garage. Pes. Mgr. 1880 R. !. az.
EDW. NJ. WILLIS, APIS.
DAHLGREEN COURTS,
2504 10th St. NE.
l room. kitchen. dining alcoye. bath. .S42:0
Frisidaire on House Current.
2520 10th St. NE.
rms k k DIN d scG sle0 see
~ FrigidaiTe on House cufTsnt. ~
4l0 18th St. NE.
rooms. kitchen and bath. .t4S5o
UNHEATED FLATS.
1920 SHERWOOD ST. NE.
Apt. 80 rooms. kitchen, tiled bath,
shower and screened porch. ALSO
Tower Bldg Nat 1919
NEW DOWNTOWN APT.
THE MIRAMAR.
18th AMP RHoD De ISLAND 81 AYE NV
Government Departments.
ACT AT ONCE.
5750-Lovely apartment consistins of
room WITH buiit-in Murphy bed, Kitchen
with special built-in tub and shower
SEE MANAGER, Pot $500.
COPLEY COURTS,
1914 18th St.
Decatur $500.
18th AND NJ SITS. NV.
NORTHEAST CORNER.
THE WADE APIS
Beautiful new front fiat, rooms. kitch.
en- and bath, porch. sliding door
closets, Frigidaire; rent $500
Also room. Murphy bed and bath; :.
II. X. HOWENSTEiN co.
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SALE-AUTO TRUCKS.

CHEVROLET, 1929; screen-body delivery.
WHIPPET. 1928 pickup delivery; fine
car: Can give terms. Nolan Motor Co,
FORD A-A STAKE BODY TRUCK, l929-lA
cellent mechanical condition; ideal for Ions
or short hauls; special, 1865: easy terms
Triangle Ford Dealers. New York ave. NV
FORD LIGHT DELIVERY MODEL T Panel
trucks-These trucks furnish excellent trans
portetion ct the lowest possible cost; only
SEQ each; easy terms. TiianRle Ford Deal
6rs. New York ave. NV.
FORD A-A-Heavy- duty cypress body truck
Ia tons. ideal for ice business or gen
eral hauling; special $265. easy terms
Triangle Ford Dealers. 2 New York ave n W
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-21
COPLEY COURTS,
1914 18th St.
Decatur $500.
ovERLooKINd LINCOLN Me- MEMoRIAL

OVERLOOKING LINCOLN MEMORIAL.
Frigidaire-Current Free.
$50. 00-Comfortably furnished apartment
Consisting of reception hall, living room with
Murphy bed, kitchen, bath with buiit-in tub
and shower.
sisting of reception hall, large living room,
bed room, dinette, kitchen and tiled bath
with built-in tub and shower,
SOS OO-Beautifully furnished front apart
ment consisting OF large reception hall. UNI
usually large living room with MURPHY peg,
bed rooms, dining room. kitchen ana bath
with built-in tub and shower.
See Manager, Nat. 1898.
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Many others from which to select Your
credit Is good here, and II you have q car
Il may be the down payment.
MID-CITY SALES COMPANY,
THE NATIONS FIRST CAFETERIA.
(Copyrighted)
1731 18th St. NV. and 4 States.
bpen Evenings and SUNDAYS PHI Dec $3.50
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OWENS MOTOR CO.,

OoLo NeOlS GA ave. beO1 Sld OlOO.
Open Evenings and Sundays.
AUTHORIZED CHEVROLET DEALERS.
ACE MOTOR co.
1881 BUICK ROADSTER. DE LUXE
1891 GHRYSLER ROYAL SEDAN.
1880 HUPP CABRiOLET. DE LUXE
1880 GRAHAM ROADSTER, DE Luxe.
1881 BUICK SEDAN.
1890 CLDSMOBILE COACH.
1880 BUICK MASTER SEDAN.
1899 1899 MMdARR Marcy SPT, TOUR. DE LUKE.
1929 DE SOTO COUPE
1890 BUICK COUPE. DE LUKE.
1880 MARQUETTE COUPE.
1879 1879 G GdR9 5PRp Z sERAN BE LTxE
1925 DODGE sGNIoR RG SEDAN 'h HoAh
1929 STUREBAKER CABR1oLET, DE LUXE
1929 ESSEX SEDAN.
1929 CHEVROLET SPORT ROADSTER.
1929 HUDSON SEDAN. DE Luxe
1929 BUICK STANDARD SIX SEDAN
1929 FORD COUPE. DE LUXE.
1880 PoNTHAc SEDAN.
1923 CHRYSLER Y ROADSTER
1923 PONTIAC CABRIOLET.
1927 La SALE SPORT ROADSTER.
1929 1929 HUPP RoADsTER. DE Luxe.
ACE MOTOR CO..
l4th & r SITS. NV. North o532
PARTS-PARTS
for all ears and trucks. Used cars and
SAG Sun Go Fla Robert sse Hss
953-959 Fla. ave NV. North lO4o8
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-21
BARGAIN BASEMENT.
1926 Dodge Sedan. runs
very nice, $3.50.

1926 Ford Roadster $40
1926 Ford Touring 10
1925 Dodge Touring. ......... Is
1923 Whippet 4-Dcor...........1 AS
1925 WHY'S Knight Sedan. ...... %
1924 Buick Touring. 90
1927 Chevrolet Coupe ........ %
1926 Chevrolet Coach ......... 40
1926 Ford Coach. ................ 80
1926 Nash Sedan. 90
1925 Hupp Coupe. ............. 40
1923 Essex, 4-wheel brakes. $3.50. %
1925 14th.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-21
sALE-AUroMoBILEs.
CHECK THESE
BARRY-PATE
VALUES.
livery CAR A BARGAIN.

1880 Ford Fordor Sedan. .S345
1880 Chevrolet 4-Door Sdn. AS
1880 Chevrolet Coach. ..... AS
1929 Chevrolet Roadster. F. Us
1923 Chevrolet Roadster. Us
1929 Chevrolet Coupe. go. 339
1923 Chevrolet Coupe. -. 259
1929 Chevrolet Sedan. ..... 15
1923 Chevrolet Sedan. -. US
1927 Chevrolet Sedan. 49,. 100
1929 Chevrolet Cabriolet... sos
1927 Essex Sedan. ........ Us
1925 Buick Sedan. $50
1929 Ford Tudor. ...... 2o5
1929 Ford Fordor. ......... 295
1926 Dodge Sedan. ...... 95
1927 Nash Sedan. ....... Us
1926 Pontiac Coach. ...... l+3
1929 Chevrolet Coach. $50. 545
1923 Chevrolet Coach. ..... 235
1923 Chevrolet Touring. =. $50
1927 Chevrolet Coach. ..... rs
1926 Chrysler Sedan. ...... lo5
1926 Chevrolet Sedan. Is
Is Others. $35 Up.
Easy Terms.
BARRY-PATE MOTOR CO.,
ISIS Sherman Ave. NV.
Open Evenings and Sundays.
BEFORE YOU PURCHASE
Your used auto be sure to visit our used car
HANDLEY MOTOR co.
$3.50 Georgia Ave. Adams $3.50.
Open evenings and Sundays.
CHRYSLER
USED CAR DEPT.
SPECIALS.
1923 Essex Sedan, sos.
Cheap transportation.
1923 Chrysler 62 Coupe. $l95.
Here is a rumble seat coupe that has GOOD
thCS ~ y ptlCC OeION tlc IuuIAct
1925 Packard Club Sedan. $3.50.
An unusually clean car that has had the
best Of care.
1880 Chrysler Conv. Coupe. $685..
Just like new: fully equipped including
trunk. A snappy little car.
1880 Chevrolet Sedan, $+65.
Run less than 5000 miles; good paint and
tires; fully equipped.
1927 Chrysler Roadster, $85.
A real bargain.
1929 Ford Coupe, SOS.
A real value. o. X.
1923 Pontiac Coupe, $lo5.
Consider the price.
1929 Graham Paige Sedan. S4os.
Very clean. New silvertown tires and
1880 Ford Roadster. S365.
Five wire wheels and looks like new.
1929 Nash Special s Sedan. $685..
What value for some one in a high
grade car.
1880 Chrysler II Sport Road. $1.1S0.
Six wire wheels and in beautiful condition
in every way. Maroon and black Duco.
Y Many Others.
H. B. LEARY. JR., & BROS,
3Zl-Z3 l4th. North 1926.
OPEN EVENINGS AND SUNDAYS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-21
SALE-AUTOMOBILES.
FINEST. OUTDOOR
USED CAR DISPLAY IN
THE CITY.
CAN SAVE YOU
$40 to SIS.
Liberal G.. NJ. A. {. Terms.
Your Car i'll Trade.

We sell Honestly Priced Used
Cars; we will allow you An honest
price for your car in trade.
Instead of using code or 'gyp'
prices, all of our cars are plainly
marked on windshield.
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Continued
W. IN,
1896 18th St NV
INFER

1896 18th st. NV.
Attractively furnished living room, bed
room, kitchen and bath, with Frigidaire on
house current. Potomac 3498.
FUR. APT, $40; 2 r., $50.
3 X. FUR, 500: 4 r.. Sos.
BEAUTIFULLY furn. extra large and bright;
exclusive NV. apt bids; tile ba n. parquet
floor; modern; HANDY. Phone DEC. 1918
COOL 10th ST. FACING PARK.
2-R. FUR. APT, SIS: 3 r., SIS.
., Finest building. extra large. rooms. beauti-
fully fur, new; phone, elevator service. tile
bath. shower. sarage, Murphy bed. dinette;
Frigldaire: convenient. Phone Adams 1903.
SAVE CAR FARE.
2-RM. BACHELOR APT. $50.
Beautiful marble building. high-class; ele-
yator service: right downtown; one left.
Champlain. 1924 NV. Phone Nat 5437.
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FORDS-FORDS-FORDS.
LOOK! LOOK! LOOK!

To residents of Maryland and Nir-
ginia purchasing any OF the above
cars, we will furnish title and tags
or transfer OF tags free OF charge.
FREE! FREE! FREE!
A money wallet free to each visi-
tor this week.
Remember, we have the finest outdoor dis
play in the city. Our lot is concerted and
clean. and at night is almost as bright as
day.
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FORD "a" SPOR
ROADSTER.

Special paint, new tires; 500;
can arrange terms. 1909 Illinois ave.
NV. Adams 6l00.
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& BAKER, INC,

The Gold Standard OF Value is a
Blue Seal Used Car with a new car
guarantee.
Come in and browse around
USED CAFETERIA.
Where u Sell L.
Drive any car. When you find
the one you want call a floor
man. You save his time-and
buy for less.
Our Used Cars Garry
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ROOMS AND BOARD.

1921 CONN. AVE.-In beautiful. modern
home. near shoreham Hotel, on Rock Greek
e Psn 0v xdsm sS0 1852 HS0m' splendid table
d aha7M 3, DIN pIxata i7s Club
bath. phone. delicious meals. Summer rates
$3.50 per day including breakfast ana dinner.
1915 MASS AVE. Scott Hall-Cool. delight
full rooms, single double; delicious meals
gentlemen, ladies; garage; high class rea-
Sonable.
SIS B ST. NE-Single front room for gen
tleman; good board
1903 HOBART NV, near HaryardLvery
large front room, semi-pTiyate bath private
home; board optional Col. $685.. -
LOVELY ROOMS. with board; convenient
to and bus; large porch. Adams 1853.
1000 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NV, at Wash.
Circle-s8 week. meals day home COM
forts; also table board, IS week.
l55 E S.E-Comfortable rooms; home cook
lines. Capitol. Navy Yard.
l7l2 EYE ST N.W.--Convenient downtown
desirable Ms Som Sins excellent
1909 10th ST NW.-Nicely furnished. cool
front room, twin beds. instant hot water;
good meals: other vacancies: j.
l443 FAIRMoNI ST, N.W .oop% trent trent
oSd ear En SIS to
1906 COLUMBIA RID. E.W.-Beautiful, extra
large, second floor front room; semi-bath:
newly furnished; excellent table; reasonable.
1917 10th ST NW;-7Two rooms, one with
home privileges: best food. 27'
1920 10th ST. Nw.--Double room for two
young ladies: Aug. LIST; walking distance;
With splendid meals. 23'-
hot water; semi-private bath; private family
home cooking Adams 1881.
1893 10 NV. Business Women
Beautiful bome eyery comfort delightful
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-19
.LER BEATS
HAWKS SPEED
New York to Havana
Flight Made In
Eight Hours

HAVANA. July ia. tF-What was
declared BY aviation officials 70 be
the fastest nonstop flight from
New York to Havana was made to-
day BY James Goodwin Hall. former
army flier. when according 40 his
timing he spanned the long stretch
In 8 hours. Sd minutes.
According 90 the flier's records. ~
took of at Roosevelt Field at 4:f3
o'clock this morning. Unofficial fig
ures placed the takeoff from New
York AZ 4.38. which would make the
total elapsed time 8 hours. 40 min
uteS.
Through error. Hall landed hts
monoplane at Columbia airport In
stead Of at Curtiss airport, official
government field. nc Rancho Bow
eros. Officials there clicked his
arrival at 1.18 r. s. T.. which would
mean he had beaten Captain Frank
M. Hawks time of D hours. "a min
utes BY As minutes on the basis >.
a takeoff at 4:A3 a. I'm.
After remaining at the Columbia
field q short while, he took the plane
I'D again and brought III down at
the government landing field.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-19
GERMAN RELIEF
STEPS ADVANCE

PARIS. July 18. tP-Obstacles ~
the way OF French participation in
the conference or major statesmen
10 BE- held in London Monday were
swept away today in conversations
between the heads or the French
and German governments.
Premier Laval decided, after dis
cussing the German crisis with
Chancellor Bruening and Foreign
Minister Curtius. that his separate
negotiations with Germany were
sufficiently advanced TO remove the
French objections TO taking part in
the London meeting.
The French decision remained i'm
doubt until a communique was
issued 40 the conclusion Of the
Franco-G German conservations. ard
wen then it was set foorth indir-
ectly In connection with a reference
to a melting tomcSow of the repre-
sentatives or the powers that vii
be present az the British capital.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-19
Girl Is
Held For Murder

LIVINGSTON. July 18. P-Lil-
Ian Creel. 2~2-year-old divorce. and
dance hall hostess. was being held
in the Polk county jail tonight under
a charge or murder growing out u
the fatal shooting OF Leon DauEher-
~. bride groom OF a week, In Smith
field yesterday.
The shooting occurred at the home
OF r. A. Duke, father-in-law 70
Dauglserty. and employer OF the
Creel woman.
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.LQAAAAAA&o1A0AAt4f 0AAA - -
chief OF the oil and gas division,
were unanimous In statements the
present ~proration orders were ur-
enforceable because Of inadequate
conservation laws. Terrell and
Smith agreed the commission was
not overwOrked and could enforce
conservation If given proper facil-
tiles.
Opinion withheld
The witnesses would express no
opinion as TO whether the OIL
market was controlled BY monopol-
les or that the price OF oil at the
wells and the price OF the refined
products was set by agreements IN
restraint of trade Parker said he
would express no opinion because
he could not subStantiate it.
Pat NJ. Neff, third member OF
the railroad commission who has
dissented from the ~pruration policy
of the commission majority. will be
called before the committee Mon
day. The committee indicated Gov.
r. s. Sterling also would be asked
TO state his views Of the Gil in
dustry early next week.
Today's witnesses also were
unanimous IN the opinion that east
Texas was the thorn In the side OF
the oil industry and that un-
restricted production was causing
serious physical and economic
waste.
Recommends Changes
Parker recommended changes IN
court procedure TO give the COM
mission q better advantage and re-
vision or the conservation ann
common purchaser or ratable taking
law. Parker testified that under
the present laws a suit 70 enj0in
enforcement Of the proration orders
automatically released the operator
from penalties.
In an effort to determine Park
er's views on monopolies. ne was
asked II he did not think IL pecu-
liar that oil was selling for higher
prices in 1929 when the nations
production was greater than now
when production waS considerably
below the 1929 figure. Parker said
Ii would appear peculiar unless the
price of oil was affected by in
Grasses IN surface storage.
A bill introduced today by Rep
Joseph Greathouse was aimed
directly at preventing monopoly. II
provided for repeal OF the law
whereby foreign corporations could
obtain stock or a controlling in
terest in Texas domestic COM
panies.
The commissioners were asked
IL they had heard the report tbs
umpires IN several fields we're or
the pay roll OF the major oil COM
panieS. They answered no.