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Evening star., 1931-12-10
ADMR. ROCK URGES
NEW SHIP BASIS.
Chief OF Construction and
Repair Says Present Unit
Is Inadequate.

The Navy is insistent that a new
model ship basin be developed for re-
search work, to replace the basin at
the Washington Navy Yard. which has
been In commission a number of years
but has outgrown its period of use
fiilness Rear Admiral George H. Rock,
chief Of the Bureau of Construction
and Repair. so advised Secretary
Adams today In his annual report.
"The need of new model basin es-
tablishment with several basins and
more working space is becoming more
pronounced" said the admiral. THE
preliminary estimates for the new
project were completed during the
year, satisfactory site was selected
and the project received the definite
approval of the Navy Department.
Legislation authorizing this project has
been drafted and is ready for submis-
sion to the Congress"
Some time ago the National Capital
Park and Planning Commission and
the Navy selected a site on Conduit road
near the Potomac River. in the vicinity
OF Great Falls, for the new model basin
establishment. Private shipbuilders. as
well as the Navy, utilize the basin at
the Washington Navy Yard.
Ballast System Installed.
A water ballast system to compensate
for fuel oil used will be installed on all
destroyers In service, the admiral said.
1.-THE installation of this system has
been completed on one destroyer dur
ing 1881: it will be undertaken on all
destroyers undergoing overhaul In 1882
and carried to completion on the re-
manning destreyers In 1898, he asserted
Admiral Rock had this to say with
reference to defects found In sternpost
castings: During the docking prior
to trial runs, or at subsequent bookings
OF cruisers of the 1851 class, defects
were discovered in the sternpost cast
ings of five Of the sister ships, which
indicated unsolTnd castings and that
their requirements we're necessary. The
sternpoet of the Chester, the first
cruiser found defective, was replaced
with one of the original design, while
new castings Of modified design, in
suring sounder castings and greater
strength, were installed in the North
anpton and will be installed during
the forthcoming overhauls of the
Louisville, Chicago and Augusta.
The vibrations at high speeds In
the shell and decks aft of heavy cruis-
ers CA 24-3l, inclusive, have been re-
duced appreciably by the installation
Of additional structural stiffening un-
der the decks and on the shell.
The bureau policy not to employ
cork for shipboard insulation on ac-
Evening star., 1931-12-10
SIX PERSONS HURT
WHEN BUS CRASHES
Philadelphia Man Most Seriously
injured on Boulevard
Near Dorsey.

BY a star Correspondent of The star.
LAUREL, Md, December 10--Stx
persons were hurt. one seriously, when
a Washington bound intercity bus left
the Washington Baltimore Boulevard,
near Dorsey, Md, early today and
crashed into telegraph pole.
Harry Hellman Of Philadelphia, who
suffered q fractured leg, is the most
seriously injured. The others hurt are
James r. Duffey and Thomas Van Dell
Of Philadelphia, Pa: Thomas Babbitt
Of Beaver Dam, Va, Charles Gordon Of
Dublin, Va, and Stewart johnson OF
Richmond, Va.
Gordon has fractured nose, while the
others sustained decorations about the
face. Ali were brought to Casualty
Hospital in the ambulance of w T.
White Of Laurel. Four other passen-
gers on the bus, and the driver, es-
capped injury, police reported.
State Policeman John e. Klass, who
investigated the accident, said wit
nesses told him, the steering gear of
the bus apparently locked, sending it
OF the road. The officer preferred no
charges against John Thomas Sleen of
Long Island, N. Y, the driver.
Evening star., 1931-12-10
CONSTABLE !OFAcE
CHARGE OF ATTACK
Attorneys for Cameraman
Freed Of Assaulting Officer
to Seek Warrant.
BY stan Correspondent of The Star.

BY Stan Correspondent Of The Star.
H4AITSVILLE, Md, December TO-
Satisfied that testimony offered at the
trlai OF Thomas p. McApoy, Washing
cient to justify action against Con-
stable Howard Slater, who arrested him.
attorneys for the photographer an
nounced today they intended to seek
a warrant for the officer within the
next few days.
McAvoy was blackjacked by Slater
and then arrested on charges Of assault
ano battery and disorderly conduct.
The charges were dismissed by Judge !
Chew Sheriff in Police Court YESTERDAY,
following trial lasting nearly three
In dismissing the case the court
pointed out that the testimony showed
McAvoy was legitimately going about
Evening star., 1931-12-10
FRENCH-U.. s. PACT
URGED IN PARIS
Member of Defense Council
advocates Mutual Aid in
We
Case. of War Threat.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
PARIS. December 1o.-France can
not accept any disarmament. plan which
would reduce her forces in proportion
to those Of other states whose arms
nave been increased In recent years,
Louis Aubert, member OF the Superior
Council of National Defense, told the
American Club today.
He urged that the United States and
France organize permanent peace on
firm foundation, and he pledged that
France would participate in any agree
ment to prevent war by insuring mutual
assistance In case war should
threaten.
! The United States, II 1t had the same
Vulnerable position that France has,
Evening star., 1931-12-10
G. w. 'TROUBADOUR' SHOW
OPENS FOR 3-NIGHT RUN
Happy Landings" Will Be Pre-
sented for First Time in Nc
Kinley Auditorium Tonight.

Happy Landings" George Washing
ton University's annual "Troubadour
show, opens for the first of three
night run at Mckinley High School
auditorium tonight. Final rehearsals
for the play were held yesterday and
last night under the direction Of Daniel
Beatty and a staff of directors.
A fashion show, novelty in "Trou-
badour" productions, Is expected to be
the hit of the show. Using the chorus
Clothes Make the Girl Make the Man
for displaying the styles, fashion ex-
perts of Frank r. Jelleff Co. have Juilt
up this feature of the production.
Leading roles are to be portrayed by
Ruth Molyneaux Bert Bagranoff, Mil
dred Burnham, Joe Danzansky, Kath-
crime Vessels, William Claudy, Louise
Bergman, Dolph Atherton, Grant Van
Denmark and James Littlepage. Tickets
may be. obtained at the door.
Evening star., 1931-12-10

nessss said several blows were directed
at the photographer.
Discrepancies also cropped out when
police attempted to describe the United
States marshal whom they claimed or
dered them to prevent pictures being
taken. Policeman Brown said the man
wore gray coat and slouch hat
George Wiseman, town officer, said
the orders came from man wearing
light hat and dark coat"
Oncross- examination Policeman Brown
declared McAvoy raised his hand as
through to strike him and he started TO
pull his blackjack.
II came pretty near hitting and ar
resting him then. am sorry didn C.
the officer said.
Attorneys Robert w. Mccullough and
S. Marvin Peach defended McAvoy.
Assistant Attorney General william l..
Henderson attended the trial at the di-
rection Of Gov. Ritchie, who has ex-
pressed regret over the cameraman's
arrest.
Camera Is Returned.
The management of the Washington
Post announced today that camera
taken from Louis Johrden, one of their
photographers, had been returned by
county policeman.
Sheriff w. Curtis Hopkins announced
today that he was considering" taking
over all inquests and hearings, but had
not reached any decision on the matter
The sheriff said he was not sure he had
authority for such action, and added
that the present policy of permitting
the officer who first made" a case to
handle the inquest appeared logical to
him. =.
Evening star., 1931-12-10
Notice to Subscribers
in Apartment Houses

Subscribers wishing the
carrier boy to knock on
the door when delivering
The Star will please tele-
phone circulation depart
ment, National 5000-and
Instructions will be given
for this service to start at
once.
Evening star., 1931-12-10
PLANS SEPARATE STATES
Resolution Is Drawn Up to Split
Tenn essee Into Two,

NASHVILLE, Tenn, December 10
R.-A separate State, to be called
Frankland, would be established in East
Tennessee, under terms OF resoh-
ton prepared for introduction In the
House OF Representatives By w. Y.
Boswell Of Morgan County.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-16

one Of these monsters. Although the
fossil deposits were made from 400 to
1000 years ago, he points out, this al
most mythical bird may have still been
in existence late in the eighteenth CEN
fury. In 1888 a party of travellers re-
ported hearing q nocturnal bird making
hollow cries, initiating the human
voice" which may well have been those
Of the giant owl
Among the more curious feathered
creatures he records is the bucaro.
which sometimes is kept as a pet and
which Is reputed to be an animal
clock" uttering its call exactly on the
hour throughout the day. Its wings are
clipped. and 1t Is domesticated because
Of its services in eating reaches and YER
min.
Palm Chats Communist.
The island also has its bird Com
muniSt-the palm chat. These birds,
Dr. Wetmore says, live in little bands,
each group being made up OF several
pairs. accompanied by their young and
having as the center Of it's activities
the communal nest, which serves as a
resting place when the birds are not
searching for food and as a rooSt at
night. From l6 to 20 individuals occupy
each nest. Describing this curious nest,
he says;
"T'he structure was the size Of
buShel basket There was a roughly
defined central tunnel leading through
the mass Of sticks from side to side and
opening to the outside at either end.
Each communal structure consists OF
several separate compartments. open
ing separately TO the outside. In each
unit a tunnel led to a central chamber.
Though each was q separate unit
there were roughly defined channels
running through the interlacing twigs
that could permit the birds to creep
about under cover"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-16

and 20 two representatives Of every
italian organization IN the Capital.
The entertainment program includes
special musical numbers and novel
scenic effects. Honor guests include the
following: Mobile Giacomo de MARITIME,
the Italian Ambassador; Representa-
tive F.. H. La Gu@rdia of New York,
Representative Vt@Dgnt PalmiSano Of
Maryland and CUndr. F. Cuniberti,
chairman of the board of directors Of
the International Exchange Bank, who
are honorary members of the club
Joseph A. Bald, Pennsylvania State
Representative, editor Of the italian
daily newspaper L'Opinione Of Phila-
delphia, and Mr.. r. L. Polio, resident
manager of the Maynower Hotel.
Gen. Herbert b. Crosby and DR..
Luther Reichelderfer Commissioners
of the District, and former Commits
Sioner Sidney F. TaliaferTo have been
invited and are expected TO attend.
The committee in charge OF the
dance is composed Of the following
members Mr.. John J. Sirics, assistant
district attorney, who Is president OF
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tell you how much VigOrO you need. Ask to see
the Vigoro Spreader, too. 1t makes applying
Vigoro or grass seed quicker, easier.
Vigoro comes in 100, so, Is lb. bags, 5 lb. and
II OF. packages. Order today. Or specify
Vigoro when you talk things over with your
landscape gardener or nurseryman. Be sure to
buy TigorO only in the original package.
Swift & Company
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-16

At b. Malo, on the French side Of
the English Channel, the traveller will
find many reason for staying at one
OF its pleasant hotels. especially in the
early Spring, when the fishermen sail
away across the Atlantic to the Banks
OF Newfoundland, as they have now
done every year for centuries. The
ceremony Of blessing the feet Is quite
impressive. The fish market and the
walls OF the city are "the sights" but
the memories are for Jacques Cartier.
the sixteenth century discoverer Of the
st. Lawrence; for Chateaubriand, whose
tomb is on the Isle of Grand Bey.
reached by = low-tide causeway, and
for De Lamenias, the philosopher.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-16
CARRIER PIGEON KILLED

Bearing q metal band on which was
stamped q serial number, . carrier
pigeon new into the smokestack Of the
United States Weather Bureau yester-
day and died. The bird was found by
Elmer Collins, chief engineer at the bu-
reau. The number, or code message, on
the aluminium band was "IF 20 A 2647."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-16
ITALIAN-AM ERICANS
PLAN LARGE DANCE
Italian Ambassador and Many
Prominent Washingtonains Will
Be Honor Guests.

One Of the largest dances ever plan
ned by Italian Americans here will be
given at the Mayflower Hotel Saturday
night under auspices of the Lido Civic
Club, with the italian Ambassador and
many prominent WaShingtonians as
honor guests.
The dance will be held in compliment
to Italian american students Of the
graduating classes of GEORGETOWN
George Washington and Catholic Uni
versities Invitations have been issued
to members of the university faculties
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-16
WORLD SPACE ROCKET
TESTS TO BE RENEWED
New Altitude Record of Ten Miles
Expected to Be Made In
Vienna in June.

VIENNA (NA.NA)-The model OF
Prof. Oberth's world space rocket at
tracted so much attention to the Vienna
Spring fair that it has led to the initi-
alton Of the Austrian Union for the
Technique of Rockets. Unions of this
kind already exist in Berlin and in
Rumania, and the new one in Vienna
will make a number of experiments
Trial flights will be starting shortly,
and rockets will be shot off during the
festival weeks in June. when 1t is hoped
that a new altitude record Of 10 miles
will be made.
tCopyright, 1881. by North American News
paper Alliance
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-16

the Lido Civic Club, honorary chair
man; Anton T. Contella, chairman: DR..
Raphael N. Manganaro, Gregory Cipri-
ami, Lucio r. Baronello, Victor z.
Desio, Giro Gallotti, Eugene Concion.
NJ. A. Carlino and F. Calaprico.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-16

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IF you want more flowers, if you want larger
ones, more brilliantly colOred, YOU must add
plant food to the soil!
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The Washington times., 1931-06-01
NEWS AND GOSSIP OF
RADIO WORLD

Hare. the interviewer Pair: Sam
Herman, Joe White, Frank
Pinero and Joe Collucci, Welcome
Lewis, Harding and Berhardt,
Curt Peterson. the Bonnie Lad
dies, Nellie Revell, Andy San
nella, Raymond knight, Landt
Trio and White. Kelvin Keech
and an announcer's vocal octet
composed of Paul Dumont, Pat
Kelly, Howard Petrie. Ray Win
ters. Milton Cross. Marley R.
Sherris, Ford Bond and Alois
Havrilla.
Two acts originating outside the
studio will be brought in by spe-
cial wires. Rudy Vallee and his
Connecticut Yankees will extend
their compliments from the Hotel
Pennsylvania. and Paul White.
man and his orchestra will con-
tribute an act from far.away Chi
cago.
LOmbardO Returns
Guy Lombardo and his Royal
Canadians have returned to the
air as a sustaining feature over
the Columbia network, and now
are broadcasting their music di-
rect from the Hollywood Gardens,
Pelham, every Wednesday and
Friday evenings at IL o'clock
Washington time.
The Washington times., 1931-06-01
BY BROADCASTER

The highest aspirations in music
are the goal Of the new radio
period to be inaugurated at 7:30
p. m. Tuesday night when Alfred
Wallenstein takes his place on the
podium in a WEAF. studio.
The famous 'cellist of the New
York Philharmonic will appear as
conductor of the virtuosos, an
orchestra Of strings. each member
Of which is a virtual virtuoso with
his own instrument.
The makeup of the programs
will be classic in the best musi'
cisnly sense. The finest tradi,
tions Of the concert stage and OF
chamber music will be drawn upon
to bring distinction to this clas'
Sical ensemble.
DamrOsch Birthday
Walter DamroSch, N.B.C. muSl-
cal counsel, entered his fifty-first
year in American music last Fri
day.
The veteran dean of American
conductors, whose sympathetic
Interpretation of music in geri'
eral and Wagnerian works IN
particular has won for him the
admiration and respect of mil
lions of people the world over,
admitted when first congraSu,
lated, that the anniversary date
had altogether slipped his mind
It was recalled by friends who
nnearthed an ancient program
Said Damrosch. when asked to
Eeminisce a bit:
"My first appearance was
with the May Music Festival
In the Seventh Regiment Ar
mory. My father. Leopold
, DamrOsch,. conceived the idea
of holding a monster musical
fete. He utilized an orchestra
of $50 musicians and a chorus
of 1900 singers. was only
18, but he entrusted me with
drilling a large part of the
chorus. We drilled. On the
day of the fete / was vOiceleSS.
but the chorus was perfect. AS
a result of this work was
appointed conductor of the
Newark Harmonic Society,""
Four years later, Damrosch
upon the sudden death OF his
father in 1885, was selected to oc.
cupy the podium as conductor of
Wagnerian opera at the Metro
politan Opera House. He also be-
came conductor of the New York
Symphony Orchestra and held
that baton for II years.
Boy Actor Is Signed
Donald Hughes, 11-year-old
actor, who takes the part of Rollo
in La Palina's Daddy and Rollo''
programs, has just been signed by
the Columbia Artists Bureau
making him the youngest radio
performer under exclusive con
tract with a broadcasting com
pany.
Gay Birthday Party
Two veterans of the air, May
Singh Breen and Peter De Rose
will celebrate their eighth radio
birthday on Thursday, June H.
with a gala gathering of old and
new friends in a studio party to
which listeners will be invited
through the medium of an NB.C.-
WIZ network. beginning at 1890
.. m. Washington time.
NB.C. executives and artists will
assemble in the studio to pay
tribute to team which has held
favor since the early days of
broadcasting. Those present will
include many who.' like them.
selves, we're pioneers.
The program will open with
Ray Perkins. the Old Topper, in
the role of master of ceremonies.
The cast of radio favorites will
include Billy Jones and Ernie
The Washington times., 1931-06-01
- TODAY'S RADIO PROGRAM =
900 P. M.

600 P. M.
WRC-Adventures of Sherlock
Holmes
wMAL-Guy Lombardo, Dance
Orchestra,
WJSV-American Legion Pro-
gram.
wBAL-Rocbester Civic Or
chestra.
S:3O-wRC - Symphony Rhyth
WMAL-sevino Tone Pictures.
wJsV-Awgwan Music.
WBAL-Empire Builders.
1000 P. M.
wRC-Slumber Music.
WMAL-Paul Tremaine Dance
WBAL-Same as WRC.
lO:3O-wRC-Ths Russian Singers -.
WMAL-Washington Music Art
wJsV-Monty Mike and skippy.
WBAL-Same as WRC.
HOO P. M.
wRC-weather Report.
WMAL-George Olson Dance Or
chestra.
WBAL-Cab Galloway Dance Or
chestra.
II 1:0I-wRC-Pam whiteman's Dance
Orchestra.
IL 11:30-WMAL-Ann Leaf and Ben AL
ley.
wBAL-Larry Funk Dance Or
chestra.
1900 MIDNIGHT
wRC-Larry Funk Dance Or
chestra
wMAL.-weath ther Report.
WJSV-Weather Report.
l2:S0-WRC-Tea Garden Orchestra.
The Washington times., 1931-06-01
HOO A. M.

wRC-On Wings ot Song.
wMAL-Paul Tremaine Dance
Orchestra.
wOL-Bertha Parker's Chat
wBAL-Stage and Screen.
IL 11:1N--wOL-Moderu Melodies.
11:1S-wBAI-Rreen and de Rose.
11:3O-wMAL-Colu Review.
wBAL-Mrs. Julia Health. Food
Talk.
1I:45-WBAL-Organ Melodies
The Washington times., 1931-06-01
IL NOON

Il NOON
wMAL-Felix Ferdinsudo Dance
Orchestra.
wOL-Lcncheon music.
wJSV-Correct time.
wRAI.-Noon- tunes.
u2:OI-wJsV-Down in Sleepy Valley.
- I2:3O-wRC-National farm and home
wMAL-Ensemble program.
wOI-Luncheon dance music.
wBAL-Same as WRC.
12 12.4S-WMAL-Harry Tucker Dance Or-
chestra.
ira
100 P. M.
wMAL-Dale Wimbrow. songs
I:IS-wMAL-NatB Brusiloff Dance Or
Chestra.
1:30-wRC-Organ recital.
WJSV-Old King Tut.
wBAL-George Simons. tenor.
1:4S-wBAI-Piano moods.
200 P. M.
wRC-Woman's Radio Review
with Vincent Lopez. ,
wMAL-'La ForZa del DoSttno," !"
featuring Rose Ponselle, from
wBAL-Vocal scloists.
2:IS-WBAL-Dividen of Household
investments.
2:30-WJSV-Preston Gouldman, Bari
tone.
wBAL-Florence Sehlhorst, con-
tralto.
2:A5-wMAI.-Ann Leaf. organist.
WBAL-Onr Children and Music
800 P. M.
wRC-DancIng Melodies.
wMAL-COlumbi Artist Review.
WOL-Studio Program.
wJSV-Edith Verden Smith.
WBAL - Charles Schenerma m
The Washington times., 1931-06-01
DR.. NeUiLs to Present
DiDLOMaDs to Nurses

Joint graduation exercises for
Georgetown and Providence Hos
pital will be held today at 4
o'clock in CASTOR Hall at George
town College. The nurses will
receive their diplomas from DR..
w. Coleman. Nevils, president of
Georgetown College.
Graduates of the dental hygiene
school at Georgetown University
will be presented with their di-
plomas for the first time at the
Joint exercises. DR.. William N.
Cogan, dean of dentistry, will pre-
sent the diplomas.
The Washington times., 1931-06-01
WAVE LENGTHS

wMAL-475.S meters, $40 kliO-
cycles. ,u
WRC-31S meters, ESQ kilo-
cycles. an,
WOL-22s meters, 1919 kilO-
cycles. 80,
WJSV-sOS meters, I460 kilo-
cycles. ,.u
WBAL-(BaItImOre)-106O kto-
cycles.
The Washington times., 1931-06-01
DON'T MISS THESE

S:15 y. m.-MormOB Tabernacle
and Choir (WRC).
6:4S d. MN Ft on DOwney
(WMAL).
7:ISp. m.-Weber and Fields
(WRC).
1880 n. m.-ROse NOVak. viOlinlst;
Edith Reed. pianist.
$3.50 u. m.-RIchard Crooks, tenor,
(WRC).
900 n, m.-Guy LOmbardO's Band
(WMAD.
IL 100 ~, m,-GeOrge OlsOn's Or
cheatPa (WMAL)! = nj
Whiteman Orchestra (WRC).
The Washington times., 1931-06-01
STREET CHURCH SPEAKER

Elwood Street, director of the
Community Chest. was the
speaker yesterday at mems day
exercises at the Lincoln Temple
Congregational Church.
The Washington times., 1931-06-01
ELDERS TO MEET

A meeting Of the Three Score
and Ten Club will be held at