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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-28
Statement Regarding
Gen. De Leon Corrected

To the Editor of The Star:
I have been following with great in
terest the weekly survey of Latin Amer
lean affairs published by Mr.. CASTOR
Nerval in your Sunday edition. He is,
in my opinion, one Of the best informed
writer's on the subject.
Not without a certain reluctance,
therefore, ! am called now to correct,
in part, his statement about recent
events In Guatemala.
Gen. LaZaro Chacon," Mr.. Nerval
says, "the constitutionally elected Pres
ident, gave up his duties on account Of
his broken health and Senior
Baudilio Palma, the nominal second
vice president, was sworn in as Chief
Executive of the Central American
republic. The first vice president, Gen.
De Leon, did not entirely approve Of
the arrangement and soon started an
armed revolt in which he unfortunate
ly lost his life"
This appreciation Of Gen. De Icons
attitude Is not exact. Certainly the
f1rst informations arriving in Washing
ton, after the military uprising at
Guatemala on December liz, and the
declarations made by the Minister Of
Guatemala, Senior RecinoS, are respon-
Sible for that misleading assertion, but
as subsequent information from the
most reliable sources has since arrived,
believe 1t just, in consideration Of
Gen. De Icons standing as a soldier,
to state the truth on the matter.
Gen. De Leon at the time of the
revolt was not vice president, because,
If he had been elected to that post
about March of last year, he accepted
thereafter the charge Of minister of
war, and the Guatemalan constitution
declares both functions to be incom-
patible. This he well knew, and at
the time Of the uprising he was at
his desk in the war department. Sur
prised by the noise of musketry and
machine gun fire, he left at once for
the presidential palace and on APP
preaching 1t he fell dead from bullets
shot by the revolving forces under Gen.
Orellana. These are the facts regard
ing Gen. De Leon.
JOSE TIBLE, MACHADO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-28
Use of Word ''DQle"
At Capitol Criticized

To the Editor Of The Star:
Why Is legislation to provide food for
our starving citizens often spoken of at
the Capitol and In newspapers Is Q
dole? =
Immediately following the close Of
the World War, Congress appropriated
with little discuSsion-one hundred
million dollars to buy food for the peo-
Piles of foreign countries, shortly aug
menting 1t with over q hundred thou
sand more for the same purpose, food,
and yet the word dole" was unheard
of in connection with this money for
European relief.
It would seem somewhat humiliating
to any red-blooded American to have
this pernicious word used in relation to
his emergency needs. And, please, why
two hundred millions dollars for the
Boulder Dam project?
It Is rather inconsistent to open up
thousands of acres for tillage even in
the future, when the Farm Board tells
the farmers they must "curtail" acreage,
as ''overproduction" is the cause of all
their woes, and at the same time the
United States Agricultural Department,
with the aid Of county agents, Is doing
all 1t can to show the farmers how to
make three heads Of wheat grow where
one grew before"
MRS. G. M. CLARK.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-28
Give Again. and Give More |!

Washington Is thoroughly sold" on
the idea Of a Community Chest. 1t
Is convinced that the proper method
of maintaining the welfare agencies
Of the Capital is by a wholesale con-
tribution to a single fund. The sue
cess of the Chest on the first and
the second occasions on which the
community was asked thus to CONSOLE
date its charity and welfare gifts in
sures success now on the third oc-
casion as far as the principle Of "giv-
ing all at once" is concerned.
Again, the community is sold" to
the merits and needs of the individual
agencies and institutions that are
merged in the Community Chest for
the purpose of the annual financing Of
their requirements. Inclusion or in
corporation In the Chest Is guar
antee of the merit and worthiness of
the organization or individual activity
for the public welfare. The solicitors
for contributions do not have to
argue the merits of these component
elements OF the CHEST.
The question, then, solely is whether
the Washingtonian, who is asked to
contribute to the Chest, is able to
give; IL he can spare from his own funds
some donation for this purpose. Then
comes the question of how much he
can give. If he gave last year he is
morally obligated to give again. for
contribution to the Chest means In
effect q partnership. guarantee Of
cooperation to aid in the mainte-
nance Of these necessary works OF
charity and welfare.
This year another question is being
asked. the result Of the unfortunate
conditions tt9t have prevailed for .
year and are continuing: Can you give
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-28

A Nobel prize award is q stimulus to
talents. Depreciating comment on the
work winning it affords the comforting
suggestion to genius that 1t may not
be necessary to rise to transcendent
power in order to enjoy an ovation, a
goodly purse Of cash and unlimited
publicity of inestimable value.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-28

From Nebraska comes a report that
a railroad is asking for $3.50 damages
from a motorist who crashed freight
train and knocked three box cars into
a ditch. 1t would be most unfortunate
If this unique incident were to lend
false encouragement to motorists who
are already too reckless in their style
of grade crossing approach.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-28
ComnnIsorx EIonuence.

Don't you think you have said
enough on this particular subject?"
asked the close adviser.
eyes," answered Senator Sorghum;
"but so long as have the popular ear
I feel that in self-defense must 60 on
and on and keep the other fellow from
getting q word in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-28

It has been remarked that the best
way to deal with hungry people is to
feed them. There is always the means
Of doing 30, If the needful intelligence
can be exercised. The economic prop
osition is . simple. one that Is rapidly
becoming more clearly comprehended.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-28

There has never been doubt that
Smedley Butler is a courageous man.
Not content with facing trouble bravely
when it comes his way, he sometimes
appears to be looking for 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-28

An appropriation bill may take pre-
cedence in senatorial procedure when
discussion seems about to become most
earnest in some other direction. The
maxim, Money talks" still has its an
Gent significance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-28

Police cannot be expected TO clear up
all the homicide mysteries unaided; and
the clever detective story writers are Of
no assistance whatever in genuine
emergency.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-28
Hopeless. et

From the Worcester evening Gssette.
The Chinese are taking Of giving
the city II Peiping its old name of
Picking; they've apparently given up
waiting to have those little dogs called
Pepingese.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-28
A Willing Work.

Our Congressman wins new applause
He says we'd be in clover
II he could Just take all the laws
And simply write 'em over.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-28

Jud Tunkins says. hard times have
their advantage in bringing the re-
hinder that human nature, that often
seems so frivolous, Is in fact mighty
generous and sympathetic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-28

Relief work has to 60 rapidly. Hunger
and sickness progress swiftly and with
no restraint Of fairness in q cruel race.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-28
In One Round.

From the Omaha world-HeraId.
Maybe couple 70 be married In box.
ing ring hopes to- set al the Tight out
ct the start.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-28
Bad Steering.

John Barleycorni John BarleycornI
No place for you there seems to be.
For as q landsman you're forlorn
And you seem even worse at seal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-28

"A lazy man." said Uncle Eben, is
slow-goin' till he gets in 4ivyer. an
den he seems mo- anxious daAS any one
else to beat de speed regulations"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-28
Hospitality.

Hospitality.
what would you do If prohibition
agents were to raid your homer"
"As I'm an abstemious man." an
swered Uncle Bill Bottletop, II might
not be able to show them the kind Of
entertainment they cared about. But
I'd do my best. I'd turn on the radio
and let 'em look at the family album"
1T is as great an error" said Hi Ho,
the sage Of Chinatown, Ito believe in
unchanging misfortune as 1t is to ex-
pect perpetual prosperity"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-28

Rate by Mail-Payable in Advance.
Ma rsrlar nd and Vinntnla
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-28

@. How much do salmon weight
J. Med. e
A. Salmon have been caught IS
heavy as 40 pounds. Twenty y good
average
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-28

Q. What proportion Of an iceberg Is
above water?-C. o. X.
A. Authorities differ as to the exact
proportion Of ice above water and be-
low water In an iceberg. The portion
visible is generally assumed 70 be about
one-ninth Of the total bulk.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-28

wAsHIN TON, D. c.
WEDNESDAY. January %, 1881
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-28

Business once
nth 81. and Pennsylvania Ave.
New York once: ITO East 42nd 81.
Giieago Omee: Lake Michtean Buildlng.
European Once: IA Regent g., Lonotn,
The Washington times., 1931-10-31
MARYLAND COURTS"
Maryland Ave. and 9th st. NE.

Maryland Ave. and 9th st. NE.
The finest apartments in the
Northeast a. reasonable rentals.
Detached CCrner building with
light. airy rooms. newly renovated
inside and out. Delightfully."- To-
Gated and convenient 20 Capitol.
Units of / room, kitchen and bath,
sac: 2 rooms kitchen and bath
$3.50 to- $65: 3 rooms kitchen and
bath $67.50 TO SIS. Frigidaire on
house current. Resident Manager.
The Washington times., 1931-10-31
HOUSES FOR RENT
EIIRNISHED-D. C.. 100

NEW COLONIAL HoUsE-Large living
room, q bedrooms, 3 baths. fireplace, IL
brary of $500 books, oil burner. electric
refrigerator completely furn.; large corner
lot. beautifully planted. In one of the
most distinguished sections of Washington,
IS minutes from the White House. 2 min
utes from the open country, woods. Rent,
$500 monthly. Phone Gle. 45SS.
The Washington times., 1931-10-31
Apartments for Lease
"HAMPSHIRE GARDENS"

s rooms and bath; entrance hall;
shower Electrical refrigeration on
house current. sS5.
The Washington times., 1931-10-31
Rentals
APARTMENTs UNFURNIsHED 9S
THE wILLSONIA,

THE WILLSONIA,
1880 K ST. N. w.
rooms, reception hall, kitchen
Electric Refrigeration on House Current.
24-hour Elevator and Phone Service.
SEE RESIDENT MANAGER.
1920 K ST. N. w.
room and bath. built-in cupboard
for electric grille. e............. S3O.OO
1925 nth ST. N. w.
room. kitchen. dinette, dressing m
closet and bath $4,000 and 81 90
rooms, kitchen and bath .... sos 90
2 rooms. large reception hall.
kitchen and bath ............ 500 90
Electric Refrigeration on House Current.
Elevator.
SEE RESIDENT MANAGER.
1919 10TH ST. N. w.
2 rooms. very large kitchen and
shower bath ............'.'. 94o.OO
THE DARLINGTON,
3O33 10TH ST. N. w.
rooms, kitchen and bath $52 80
rooms. kitchen aud bath. ..... $62 so
rooms kitchen and bath ....... S07 30
ELECTRIC REFRIGERATION.
SEE RESIDENT MANAGER.
H1GBIE, RICHARDSON &
FRANKLIN, Inc,
s16 18TH ST. N. W. NATIONAL 2076.
The Washington times., 1931-10-31
"142O CHAPLIN ST. NV"

2 rooms. kitchen and bath, s52.50,
with doub.. exposure. rooms,
kitchen and ba Tn, $62.50. Front
apartment. Electrical refrigeration.
Resident manager.
The Washington times., 1931-10-31
"CATHEDlSAL MANSIONS
SOUTH"
1900 Conn. Ave,

Spacious apartment Of . rooms
and bath. with foyers and large
closets. $55 and $50. 3 rooms,
kitchen and bath, $4,000. 4 rooms,
kitchen and bath, $110. Electric
Refrigeration.
The Washington times., 1931-10-31
"THE KNOWLTON"
2227 Goth St.

In Kalorama Heights. Apart
ments Of rooms, kitchen, sun
porch and bath. $50 and $92.50.
24-hour elevator and switchboard
service. General Electric refrigera"
tors. See Resident Manager.
The Washington times., 1931-10-31
"1734 CONN. AVE"

Exceptionally large Iiving-room,
bedroom kitchen and bath. One
apartment with show window. suit.
able for business purposes.
The Washington times., 1931-10-31
"3616 CONN, AVE-"

2 rooms. kitchen, bath and foyer,
$55 and $3.50. Electrical refrig-
Grafton on house current.
The Washington times., 1931-10-31
"361S CONN. AVE"

2 rooms, kitchen and bath. with
porch S55 Electrical refrigeration
on house current.
The Washington times., 1931-10-31
THE FARADAY"
14RO Irving st.
Bachelor Apartme ents

1 room kitchen and bath, $42.50:
/ room and hath, $40, equipped
with murphy Beds and Frigidaire
en- house current. Only one left.
The Washington times., 1931-10-31
THE MISSISSIPPI"

Excepti-nally large rooms. out
side newly renovated. Convent"
emily located building. Reasonable
rentals. and rooms and bath,
$45 and $55
The Washington times., 1931-10-31
Rentals
APARTMENTS UNFURNISHED o
New Building

01S 18th St. N. w.
Cne and two rooms. kitchenette. Pullman
dinette shower bath. free frigidaire Rent.
$50 so to S69. so See Resident Manager
The Washington times., 1931-10-31
"THE MONTERREY,

Cor. Conn. Ave. and Porter st.
One spacious four-room apart
ment with large porch. Electric
refrigeration and elevator service.
$72.50
The Washington times., 1931-10-31
1891 FATRMONT ST. NV"

/ room. kitchen. bath. dining-al.
cove, dinette set Electric re.
frigeration. $41.50 and sac. so.
Resident manager.
The Washington times., 1931-10-31
THE LINDBERGH"
200 Massachusetts, Ave.

Convenient Location
2 rooms kitchenettes. dinettes
and baths showers. Frigidaire on
house current Resident manager.
24-hour elevator and switchboard
service
The Washington times., 1931-10-31
$500 9Th ST. NV"

room, Ritchen and bath, MUIR
ply bed S37 so and $3.50. Frigid.
aire on house current.
The Washington times., 1931-10-31
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
OR UNFURNISHED 9S.A

BEAUTIFUL front apt. 3 rooms & bath.
elec refrigeration: suitable for DOCTORS
office: reas. 321S Wisconsin Ave. n ".
The Washington times., 1931-10-31

"1471 IRVING ST. NV"
rooms, kitchen and bath, $50.
Electrical Refrigeration.
The Washington times., 1931-10-31
1920 CONN. AVE. NV.

(Between KIingle Bridge and
MacOmb ST.
MODERN building. 24-hour ele-
vator and switchboard service.
Free refrigeration, Garage space.
room. large closet. tiled bath,
built-in tub, shower. $3.50.
2 rooms. foyer, kitchen, dinette,
bath. $62.50 and $69.50.
Resident Manager
The Washington times., 1931-10-31
"146s HARVARD ST. NV"

Apt. Fl, rooms and bath; open
fireplace: frort apartment Frigid.
aire on house current. $50.
The Washington times., 1931-10-31
"RRTGHTWOOD COURTS"
1920 sth st. NV.

$500 Bth st. NV.
2 rooms kitchen and bath, $45.
9 rooms, kitchen and bath, $56. so.
Electrical Refrigeration on house
current
The Washington times., 1931-10-31
"2126 18th ST"

2 rooms, kitchen and bath.
Frigidaire on house current. $50'SO.
The Washington times., 1931-10-31

"46O2 14th ST."
s rooms, bath and porch, $4,000.
The Washington times., 1931-10-31
1861 CRESCENT PLACE N.W.'

There is available in this ex.
elusive cooperative building an
apartment with two exposures, OF
rooms foyer kitchen and bath.
Electrical refrigeration.
References Required
The Washington times., 1931-10-31
THE BILTMORE
THE ROCKLEDGE

245B goth Street. n. W.
SUPERB view of Rock Creek
Valley public park adjoining.
Un house meter.
. rooms, foyer. kitchen. tiled
bath, built-in tub, $50 to $6E.
Resident Manager
The Washington times., 1931-10-31
PELHAM COURTS"

@IHO = oV' N'W'
One square from Dupont Circle:
convenient to downtown. rooms,
kitchen and bath. with balcony.
Frigi6a aire on house current. Fur.
nished or unfurnished.
The Washington times., 1931-10-31
HAMPTON COURTS
2145 CALIFORNIA ST.
N. w.

West Of Connecticut Avenue)
MODERN building. quiet. con.
vsnient location. Frigidairs on
house meter. Garage space.
1 room, foyer. Murphy bed.
Glassed and screened porch, kitch-
en-. dinette, tiled bath, built in tub,
beautiful floors. $4,000.
Charming front apartment. south.
ern exposure. cross ventilation.
four rooms, large foyer (9x12),
tiled bath, built-in tub, $77.50.
Residept Manager, Apt.
The Washington times., 1931-10-31

2 rooms, kitchen and bath.
$52.50 Front apartment. Electric
refrigeration on house current.
The Washington times., 1931-10-31
''616 18th ST."

rooms and bath. $50
The Bismarck tribune., 1931-06-12
Negro Problems Are
Subject at Meeting

st. Paul. June l2.-lP,-The negro
community and its social needs form
ed a topic for discussion at the open
ing Thursday of the National Urban
League conference
H. A. Lett. industrial secretary OF
the Pittsburgh Urban League, here
to address the gathering on the ef-
fects Of unemployment on the negro
said there always Is a condition OF
under employment among negroes.
even in the best OF times.
However, this situation has been
greatly intensified in the depression
period because Of additional social
problems negroes face" continued Mr..
Lett.
The urban conference will be one
of several organizations holding pre-
liminary meetings here and in Min
neapolis prior to the convention of
the National Conference of Social
Work which opens In Minneapolis
Sunday.
The Bismarck tribune., 1931-06-12
Youngest Governor United States Will Receive Oath from Father
PIONEER ST.PAUL
CAPITALIST DEAD
William, Hannn, Former Brewer
and Theatre Owner, Dies
at Age Of II

st. Paul, June IL. william
Hamm. pioneer st. Paul capitalist.
builder and theatre owner, whose &C.
tivities had extended into many Sec
tions of the northwest. died Wednes-
day night after a long illness. He
was u years old.
Before prohibition, he was head Of
st. Paul's largest single industry. tho
Theodore Hamm Brewing company.
Early In the sos he succeeded his
father as president Of the firm.
The advent Of prohibition sent Mr..
Hamm into other fields. As president
and treasurer of the Hamm Realty
company, !,e financed construction OF
many business blocks in st. Paul.
At one time he was associated with
the late nj. L. Finkelstein and the
late I. H. Ruben, motion picture
theatre operators. in forming the
Northwest Theater Circuit, Inc,
which grew to a chain Of $50 show
houses in the northwest. The chain
was sold in 1929.
MIR. Hamm was an ardent booster
for development Of the Mississippi
river and vas a director In the upper
Mississippi barge line. His widow.
three daughters and one son are left.
The Bismarck tribune., 1931-06-12
WILLISTON STAGES
ACHIEVEMENT DAY
PSI Homemakers From rs viii
Jams County Clubs Exhibit
Years Work

Williston, N. D., June l2.-lR)-Ihe
fourth annual Homemakers Achieve.
ment day celebration held here
Thursday brought to q close the
years work for PSI homemakers from
is clubs In the county.
Exhibits Of club work, q pageant
and a picnic featured the achieve.
ment day program with community
singing as an added entertainment.
The pageant consisted Of q dress
review with the various clubs rep
resenting types Of dress. Norway was
represented by the Orthell club; Scot
land. Hofflund club; France, View:
Czechoslovakia, Champion; Spain,
Missouri Ridge: Holland, North Star:
Italy, Judson: Germany, Alamo; Ire
land, Zahl: Early American, Brook
lyn; Present Day, Toga: Frontier.
Marmon: Romany. Hanks; Indian,
Truax; Negro, Williston; ana Unele
Sam, by the Williston Township club.
Earl Hendrickson. Mckenzie coun.
ty agent, addressed the gathering 1t
the afternoon meeting.
The Bismarck tribune., 1931-06-12
Lake Region Soldier
Is Appointed Captain

Devils Lake, N. D., June 12-(F)-
Phil Christopherson, son of a Lake
Region pioneer, has been appointed
captain of the North Dakota national
guard, assigned to the quartermaster
corps.
Christopherson Is custodian OF
Camp Grafton and has done much
work In building up the camp.
He attained an unusual service
record during the World war. After
being a cook for General John j.
Pershing, he went to the front, where
he was wounded in battle at Mont
didier, Compeigne and Soissons. He
suffered from gas while at Columbia
Les Bellies aerial field, where he lost
the sight Of one eye. He was a men,
Der Of Pershing's first division and
was decorated with the Croix de
Guerre.
The Bismarck tribune., 1931-06-12
SINGER SAYS SHE
IS HARD WORKING
Madame Ernestine Schumann.
Heink Testifies in Suit
Against Film Chief

Los Angeles. June l2.-(P)-Ma-
dame Ernestine Schumann Heink
was characterized as hard working
woman" by her own testimony on rec
ord in a civil action here Thursday.
The case was combination Of two
suits filed by the singer and her son
Ferdinand, seeking to collect $1,000
from Edwin CareWe. motion picture
producer, for an alleged breach of
contract involving a film featuring
the prima donna and the son.
Carewe claimed making the picture
was contingent on certain financial
arrangements.
II am a Woodworking woman" she
said, when questioned Maybe I am
a famous woman. but I earned every
cent 1 ever made in my life. This
contract ruined my whole season a..
the Metropolitan opera house and my
concert work. How can I remember
dates? ! do everything myself.
have no secretary. no maids like lots
of people I may be just a durb-bell
but / can't help it."
The Bismarck tribune., 1931-06-12
japanese Ambassador
Host to Lindberghs

Washington, June 12-(R)-A1r. and
Mrs. Charles A. Lindbergh landed at
Boiling field here Thursday in a bor-
rowed biplane to keep luncheon en-
gagement with the japanese ambas-
Sador.
Lindbergh also conferred with Un-
der-Secretary Castle of the state de-
partment concerning his forthcoming
flight to the orient.
Officials said they still were await
ing Thursday the receipt of formal
permission from the Japanese and
Chinese governments for the two to
land there ON their far eastern air
tour. Unofficial assurances Of q
The Bismarck tribune., 1931-06-12
All Club Members to
Attend Summer CAMPS

Six All club summer camps for
farm boys and girls of North Dakota
are to be held during June.
June l4-l7 Burleigh county club
members will camp at Wildwood lake
near Wilton, and on the same dates a
camp Is scheduled at Chautauqua
park ir Valley City for Barnes, Stuts-
man and Cass counties. Morton and
Grant county clubs will be repre-
sented at q camp to be held in the
fairgrounds at Mandan June 18 to Is.
The last camp of the series will be
for Slope, Adams, Hettinger, Golden
Valley, Stark and Bowman county
clubsterS at the HIT Ranch near
Amidon.