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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-25
POLICE ADD 19 MEN
TO CAPITALS FORCE
Rockies Will Be Given 3-Month
Course Of Training-one Is Ex-
Chief of Salem.

Nineteen rookie policemen were added
today to the roster Of the Metropolitan
Police Department and detailed to take
a three-rnonth training course IN the
Police School before being assigned to
beats. The appointments were mace
from a. lis, of candidates who qualified
In recent civil service examinations.
one of the new officers, Page Robin
son. Is q former chief Of police OF
salem, w. Va. The others are Henry
C. Nestor, Charles M. Skidmore, Arnold
K. Bowen, Cecil C. Price, Philip G.
Alter. Frank M Beall. William D. de
Groot, Roy E. Blick. Dewey H. Mayo,
Robert r. KIotz, Albert L. Embrey,
Raymond s. Evans, Jerry j. Cullinane,
Alfred D. Clarke, John D. Wood, jr.;
John A. wentz. August r. Helwig and
Walter V. Chase.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-25
PUBLIC ENEMY SEIZED
AFTER LEAVING JOLIET
Alleged Chicago Labor Racketeer
Arrested on Old Charge After
Release on Parole.
Nv the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, April 25-George Red
Barker, alleged labor racketeer and
public enemy" was free yesterday
for about five minutes.
Ordered released from the State
prison at Joliet, where he was serving
a term for parole violation, Barker
was arrested by States attorneys po-
lice as he stepped out of the warden's
office at Joliet, on a charge Of carry
ing concealed weapons which orig
mated last Fall.
Barker's release from State prison
was ordered by the Supreme Court last
Thursday on the ground that Chiet
Justice John p. McGoorty of Cook
County, had no jurisdiction in order
ing him recommitted to serve out an
enexpired term for larceny.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-25

side Dy the huS-
SLAMS and on
the other by the
s p a niar d S.
w lille in be-
tween and all
aroun ID and
about was a
most cordially
enthusiastic au-
dience made up
Of native and To-
cal talent, which
applauded both
artists feverish-
ly.
Miss KoshetZ,
who appeared
earlier this sea-
son at one OF
the nota Bile
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-25
Music and musicians
Reviews and News of Capitals Programs.

better as the young instrumentalistS
overcame their earlier nervousness.
Kreisler's transcription Of "Swanee
River" played by Ruth Hobbs as
violin solo, offered another pleasing
moment in a very long program.
quartet from the Boys Glee Club
of Eastern High School singing
"Deep River" and Leah Effenbach
at the piano playing a Satnt-SaenS
number with brilliance, brought the
concert to close. J. N. n.
Boy Organist
Attracts Capacity Audience.
THE sMiitorium of the Metropoli-
L tan Baptist Church was filled
with a capacity audience that turned
out last night to hear Henry J.
Booker. ir.. a 14-year-old boy or
Qanist. who has been termed "cnild
PRODIGY" and who has received Ia
vorable comment for his work from
Washington musicians Of note. A
program of emi-claSsical numbers
for the most part, concluding with q
group of spirituals, served to display
the fine talents of the young artist.
His playing and general mien at
the keyboard made 1t evident tnaC ne
possessed confidence In his own adj
ity. His Interpretation is good, per.
haps lacking a bit in sparkle ana
brilliancy, due to overanxiety TO cor
rectly master intricate technicantleS;
His crescendos were especially wen
executed.
"Marche AUX F1ambeaux" was the
opening selection, followed IN the
first group by Faulkes' "Idylle,'
Nevin's Song of Sorrow" and
Borowski's Alteration" The Were
You There" I'm SO Glad" and
steal Away" spirituals were received
with thunderous applause.
Esther Mae Hall, soprano, who was
the assisting artist. sang I'm My
Dreams I Sorrowed," by Hue, ana
lat Eve Heard Flute" by Strick-
land. She was assisted the piano
by Naomi Martin. b. w.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-25
Nina Koshetx and GuitariSt
Featured ut Morning Festival.

THE Library Of Congress Fes-
tival Of Chamber Music began
early yesterday - the first
concert taking place in the
auditorium at precisely l1:15
am. The artists were Nina Ko-
shetz, soprano, and Miguel Llobet,
guitarist, and there was q regular
cheering section, occupied on one
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-25
Concert at Barker Hall
By Federation Of Music Clubs.

A FAIRLY presentable program
"a was presented last night at
Barker Hall by the District OF Co
lumbia Federation Of Music Clubs.
OF the four offerings worthy OF
special note, the Josef Kaspar Junior
violin Ensemble perhaps was out
standing. The ensemble. comprised
of BOYS and girls ranging in age
from Z to II or more, played as its
opening number the intermeZzo from
"Cavalleria Rusticana," by Mascagni.
The ability of these young pupils IS
admirable. Their second selection,
an ARRANGEMENT by Ambrosio OF
Relationships andante from the
Fifth Symphony" was played even
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-25
STRANDED BUS OFF AGAIN
Passengers Almost Penniless After
Financing Repairs.

HOT SPRINGS, Ark, April IS (P.-
Thirty transcontinental bus passengers,
marooned here when the bus broke
down, resumed their journey toward
Chicago and New York late yesterday
Afternoon, despite q missing cylinder.
Weary and almost penniless from
having spent money on bus repairs, the
travellers continued the trip after legal
proceedings they were about to insti-
tute In attaching the bus were FORE
stalled.
The bus Is operated by the East West
Transit Co. It left Los Angeles April q.
Necklets made Of large fur beads con-
xtftute London's latest fashion freak.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-27
TOWNSVILLE
YOUTH BROWNS
Coroner Holds Boys Death
Was Accidental, Rites
Are Set

Luis Lopez Ramirez. 13-year-old
son Of Mrs. Anita Ramirez. was
drowned Saturday morninf when his
body was sucked into the flume Of
the Rosita canal at the Lopez dairy
about IL miles from Brownsville on
the Military highway.
The boy was missed bout 10 a.
m. and a search was begun. Dairy
workers noticed that the flume
was not working properly md 1t
was found that the boys body had
been sucked down 1t and lodged.
Pablo Castillo went down In the
flume with a rope abou. his body
to recover the drowned youth.
Evidently the boy went in SWIM
ming alone although the family
had repeatedly warned him against
Swimming nea the flume.
Efforts 20 revive him proved
fruitless. He had been dead for an
hour or nor when found. 1t was
believed. Justice Of the Peace Geo.
Krausse, acting as coroner, return
ed a verdict OF death by accidental
drowning.
Funeral services are to be held
from the Immaculate Conception
church at 5 p. m. Sunday with in
terment at the Old City cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are being
conducted by the Morris Mortuary.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-27

known throughout the country, and
who vii sing to aid the show here.
proceeds Of which 60 to charity.
Practically all stores in the city
have completed their list Of models,
according TO Peter Oschman and
E. Manautou OF the model COM
mittee. This list will be announced
early this week. they said.
Various stores In the city are
working out plans for their window
displays. which vii. be kept secret
until the evening Of Oct. 2. During
that day the windows will be COW
cred while the displays are arrang-
ed.
An attendance OF r,veral thous-
and persons Is expected at the style
show. which is to be held In the
American Legion wrestling ma
here. All proceeds from the Is cents
admission charge viii be turned
over to charity.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-27

OF Fort Worth to q bill by Sen.
George Purl OF Dallas that provid-
ed for leasing Of state owned river
beds.
The bill would make the bed of
the Sabine river subject to lease and
development. Running through the
east Texas field, 1t was claimed
there was approximately $50, 000,-
600 in oil under the river that
would be drained by adjoining
wells unless the state either leased
or developed them itself.
Development Of the Sabine river
bed was vigorously contested by
the east Texas delegation on the
contention it would endanger the
water supply of Longview.
The senate was under call more
than an hour while sergeant--at-
arms secured the city in search Of
absentees.
Adverse action was taken today
by the senate state affairs COM
mittee on a bill to permit indie
pendent operators to market crude
petroleum comparatively submitted
by Gov. r. s. Sterling in a special
message. the bill was voted out I'M
favorably 8 to 3. No notice OF
minority report was given and the
bill was regarded as a dead issue.
Marketing Coop
The bill would have permitted
independent oil producers to CO.
operate in oil marketing without
fear Of prosecution under the anti
trust laws.
1t was drafted along the lines
Of the agricultural cooperative
marketing &C. and would have
denied compani. without a stock
Of more than $4,000. 900 the right
to take advantage of its provisions.
Opponents OF the bill sait' they
feared 1t would start a breakdown
Of the antitrust laws that prohibit
agreements ir restr.irt OF trade.
With the date for sine die ad-
journment set for Tuesday. the
legislature today passed several
local bills and other bills OF minor
importance.
The hour, adjourned nc noon
Monday. but the senate stayed on
TO debate the river bed lease bill.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-27
COLLECTION OF
TAXES BY SUIT
is POSTPONED
Commissioners Wire
Endorsement Of
Pay Limit

Attempting to "a burderns OF
Cameron county tax payers. the
commissioners court modified the
contract with Pate az Dutro, en-
ploved 10 collect delinquent taxes,
at a meeting Saturday morning.
The court was Of the opinion
that II was not to the best inter-
ests OF the county to force collec-
ton OF 1890 taxes which become
delinquent Oct. is. prior to Dec
Is. 1881.
The motion affecting the con-
tract carried two paragraphs as
follows:
No Suits Filed
said contract Is In no event to
be construed TO apply and Is not
to apply to any taxes TO here
after become delinquent for the
year 1880 or subsequent years, I'M
less a new contract Is made cover
ing said year. or years, or this con-
tract is so modified as TO cover
same.
mo suit or suits are to be filed
or relied for any taxes, now delin-
quent, until upon written order OF
the court entered in the minutes
and make legally possible. all suits
now pending be consolidate TO the
end that court and other costs be
reduced to the absolute minimum"
The court also wi III Sen. Archie
Parr unanimously endorsing the
law which would cut the maximum
for Cameron county officials from
$4,000 a year to $4,000 per annum
Fees Unsettled
No action was ken when the
matter of fees claimed by the
county from the office of j. j. Fox.
tax collector, was taken up. Fox
and County Auditor II. NJ. Skel-
ton, Sr., are to continue efforts
at a settlement and are TO report
back to the commissioners at q
meeting Thursday.
The county is claiming certain
fees from Fox's office for the
period 1927-30. The 1927 claims
will be barred by limitations unless
a settlement is made or suit filed
soon.
County Engineer w. o. Wash
ington read a report on flood con-
trCi and maintenance work. The
report stated that although forces
were being reduced. that there was
need for maintenance work along
certain portions Of the river.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-27
Lingerie Show is Added
Window Contest Feature

Several musical numbers by sc-
complished musicians. and a lin
gerie show were announced Sat-
urday IS additional features Of the
style show and window display con-
test in Brownsville Oct. 2.
Models, all local younf people,
will show the latest styles in dresses.
coats. hats. hosiery, shoes. bathing
suits, lingerie ar other articles
Of apparel for wor-en.
Mems clothes also will be model
ed.
Announcement was made Satur-
day by I. Dorfman and r. B. Ernst
that they are completing arrange
ments for several musical num-
bers on the progrG-..
Names OF the entertainers were
not announced. but Mr.. Dorfman
said he feels sure OF securing a
woman singer who has become well
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-27
PAULINE LANE
IS HIT BY CAR
Brownsville Girl Is Confined
To Hospital Suffering
Painful Injuries

Miss Pauline Lane is in Mercy
hospital recovering from injuries
sustained Friday afternoon when
she was struck at Sixth and West
Levee streets by an autor-obile
driven by Mrs. L. ID. Jones.
Although painful. her injuries are
not believed 10 be serious.
Mrs. Jones Swerved her car TO
avoid another automobile coming
out OF a side street. struck a cor
parked on the left side OF the road
and glanced off. hitting Miss Lane
who vas walking across the street.
according TO a police Investigation.
No action has been taken pend
ing determisation Of Miss Lanes
injuries.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-27
Gets Third
Test Flight Today

O.. Sept. IS. R)-Third
Of the test flights TO which the U.
s. 3. Akron. worlds lorgest airship.
Is being submitted by the navy win
be made Sunday with a daylight
takeoff and a night landing II the
weather Is favorable.
Testy OF efficiency OF the Akron's
control surfaces are scheduled. The
Akron will be climbed. dived and
turned with the control surfaces
fixed al various angles during the
control surface efficiency tests.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-27
Bandits Kill 30

PEIPING. Sept. rs. Rl-Railway
authorities heree received a re-
port tonight thot 30 persons were
killed and many injured when ban
dts wrecked and looted an express
troin or the Peiping- Mukden roll
road about 80 miles south OF Muk-
den yesterday.
Among those killed, the report
said, were an Englis. nan, a Rus
sian and a Hindu.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-27

LITTLE ROCK. Ark, Sept 20.
in q number Of
places today, hundreds OF Arkan-
sas farmers went on record ia
voring a special session of the
legislature to enact the Texas
compromise cotton relief mea-
sure.
Gov. Parnell, speaking. to sew
eral hundred farmers at Fordyce.
explained the Texas act. which
limits cotton acreage In 1892 and
1888 to 80 per cent Of the acreage
50 planted this year and told
them he would call a special
legislative session If farmers of
the state desired the Texas plan.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-27
Corn Hike Sought

DIES MONIES. Sept. 26. Up
Neighboring states will be invited
10 cooperate with Iowa In It's move
ment 10 obtain higher price on
corn. Gov. Dan Turner's committee
decided today.
The committee b yresolution in
structed Gov. Turner TO get IL touch
with the governors or the corn belt
states and advise them or what
low has done and plans 10 do.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-27
Minister Warns He
Will Shoot to Kill

AMARILLO. Sept. 26.-CR-The
Rev. s. w. Kendrick, retired
Baptist minister. was prepared to-
day to take drastic action to pro-
tect his home here against bur-
glars.
His home had been robbed for
the fifth time. losses totaling over
$500.
Il don't want to kill anyone,
but I am going to shoot to kill the
next time 1t Is necessary 70 pro-
tect my property" Kendrick as
serted.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-27
Turns Deaf Ear
To Britain Unemployed

party raise Is boycott for which ne
Is largely responsible.
The steps I took" he said. were
part Of my duty toward the largest
army Of unemployed In =, world.
midas starving millions. beside
whose pauperism the poverty or
Lancashire dwindles in insIgnifi-
cance.n
The Mahatma was wholly un-
disturbed during his tour obout
Darwen- he had n bodyguard or
plainclothesmen. but they were not
needed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-27
Cards Honored

ST. LOUIS. sept. rs. R,-The St.
Louis Cardinals, National league
champions. will be driy-i through
the downtown district in a parade
Of IS automobiles. accompanied by
marching units at noon Tuesday.
Airplanes will fly along the line
OF march.
Following the parade members OF
the team and officials OF the club
will be guests OF the committee at
a luncheon In observance OF the
birthday OF Manager Charles
"Gabby- Street.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-27
CHINESE ARE
AT REJECTION
League Refuses Probe
Into Clash With
Japanese

NANKING, Sept. %. RJHKeen
disappointment and disbursement
was expressed by Chinese officials
today when they learned the coun-
ell OF the league OF nations had re-
jected China's plea for an inquiry
by an impartial commission into
the clash OF Chinese and Japanese
troops in Manchuria-
Withdrew Troops.
This was despite the fact Japan's
representative had informed the
league council that Japan intend
ed to complete withdrawal. OF
troops from positions occupied In
southern Manchuria since the con-
flicts OF last Saturday and that
withdrawal already had begun.
While no Chinese official COM
ment was forthcoming, government
leaders privately said the Geneva
news was discouraging and dis
appointing. China had hoped It's
recently acquired seat in the lea
que would be a big factor In settling
its differences with Japan.
u. s. Notes Received.
The note OF Henry L. Stimson.
American secretary Of state. urg-
ing Japan and China to confine
military operations In Manchuria
to requirements Of international
law reached Marking only today
through American Minister john
son at Peiping. Hence no official
statement was made.
The Chinese press and govern
ment circles generally were made
aware OF the American note yes
terday, and expressed deep gratifi-
cation. Some newspapers interpret
ed II as a stern rebuke to Japan.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-27

HOUSTON. sept. rs. RD-Funeral
services for Henry Phileman Att
water. II. noted naturalist and
geoiogist. who died at his home here
yesterday. will be held tomorrow
afternoon.
Attwater devoted the last ia years
OF his life 10 plant study. TO as
certain the kinds OF fruit and vege-
tation best suited TO Texas cli-
notes
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-27
Heir Found

NEW YORK. Sept. 26. LP-The
Sun said today 1t had learned Of
the location of a next of kin" TO
Ella z. Won wendell. last of a FAM
Gus family. who died March 13 leav-
ing an estate estimated OF $50. 00.-
900.
The paper said the executors
have agreed the next of kin is Miss
Rosa Dew Stansbury. rs. vicksburg.
Miss.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-27
Marriage Racket
Leaders Arrested

LUBBOCK. sept. 26. H]-Addi-
tional arrests on federal charges
Of lottery operations through the
mail against officials Of two marri-
age insurance companies were an
nounced tonight by government Of
ficers. Arrests were in connection
with their alleged operations in 90
states.
Eight alleged executives of the
Lone Star Matrimonial ASSN. APP
peared before u. S. Comm. Victor
Fl. Lindsey on the charges. All made
bond Of 81 900 each.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-27

DARWEN, Lancashire. Eng
Sept. rs. Rl-Mahatma Gandhi to-
day saw with his own eyes the
misery of this textile center. but
1t did not shake his support Of
Indio's boycott OF British cotton
goods. the measure held largely re-
sponsible for the smokeless factory
chimneys ~hereabouts .
After talking with operators and
jobless workers nd shaking hands
with a great crowd OF school chill
dren on the village green. the Ma
hatmo turned a deaf a to Lam
cashiere's plea that his nationalist
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-27

TO drnl or contract Ior the ufluinB
OF state owned river beds In proven
oil territory. It was set for special
order for final passage In the
senate Monday morning
Doubt that 1t would pass the
house was expressed freely since
the house committee on oil, gas
and mining has returned an I'M
favorable report on q bill to pro-
vide for leasing the Sabine river
and other river beds in the east
Texas field.
Lease River Beds
The amendment to place the
state in the oil business was Of
fered by Senator Frank Rawlings
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-27
Fireman Shot Down

CLEBURNE. Sept. 26.-tF-Mack
Horn. Cleburne fireman. was shot
five times and wounded seriously
late today as he alighted from his
automobile in front OF "A hotel In
the bushes section.
Mrs. May Derby, his former
wife, was charged with assault
with intent to murder and her
bond set at $500.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-27
Move Spreads

MEXICO CITY. Sept. rs. Up
The newspaper Excelsior today said
the anti Catholic movement spon-
sored by Gov. Adalberto Tejedw
Of Vera Cruz was spreading rapid
~ and predicted that by the end
OF the year restrictions ag inst the
church would be In force through
out the country.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-27
Citrus Growers
Protest Rates

WASHINGTON. Sept. %. Up
Western and Southern fruit grow
ers joined forces with eastern oil
interests today in efforts , pre-
vent a blanket freight rate increase.
Representatives OF washington
state and Florida fruit growers, at
interstate commerce commission
hearings. painted a picture OF rail-
road charges eating up profits on
fruits and vegetables.
Ohio lake cargo coal producers
directed an objection to the method
proposed by the railroads for hiking
coal rates.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-27
Make Bonds
In Girls Death

CORPUS CHRISTI, Sept. o.
Rl-Dr. II. E. Luehrs and William
Tompkins. jointly charged with
responsibility for the death OF q
young Lamesa woman. we're free
today on bonds Of 5000 each.
Luehrs was alleged to have
performed an illegal operation on
the woman which resulted In her
death. Tompkins was charged
with completely. IL being alleged
he paid the doctor TO perform the
operation.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-27
Sheriff Found Dead

RICHMOND. Sept. rs. -F-H.
Wyatt Collins whose turbulent
career as sheriff Of Fort Bend
county included trials for con-
spiracy to violate the prohibition
laws which ended in a hung jury
in one cas- and an acquittal In
another, was found dead at his
home near here this morning.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-27
Blast Hurts Two

CORSICANA. Sept. 26. -tRp-
Fire caused by an explosion az
the Magnolia pump station here
today resulted in losses estimated
at $4,000 and the severe injury
of two men.
ID. l.. Sloan, an oiler, received
serious burns about the head and
body. Jim Mari. received head in
iuries.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-27
Movie Stars To
Raise 100000

HOLLYWOOD. Sept. rs. -Fg-
Officers Of the Motion Picture
Relief fund. headed by its pres
ident, Conrad Nagel, this week were
trying to determine the workability
Of a Plan to raise 100000 an
nually.
The plan. so long under discus
sion that its author Is forgotten.
Is to assess players. writer's. direc-
tors and executives one-half OF
one per cent Of their salaries
weekly.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-27
Pistol Enters Case

NUEWKIRK, Okla, Sept. 26.=(Pl
-Wranglings over ballistics in
volving the pistol and shells the
state holds were used by the fiend
who killed Jessie and Zexia Grit
fifth. Blackwell sisters. occupied
much OF today's testimony in the
trial of Earl Quinn, charged with
numbering the school teachers.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-27
Pickford Near Death

Los ANGELES, Sept. 26.=P-
DR.. Karl Lewis. attending JACK
Pickford. film actor and brother
OF Mary Pickford said today the
condition Of his patient was crit
ical but that there was hope for
the recovery Of the actor.