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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-14
SOCIETY ADVOCATES
NEW COLLEGE HERE
Southerners Urge Interna-
tionaI University in Honor
of Washington.

Urging a debated tribute" to George
Washington otherwise than through
monuments of bronze and stone" the
Southern Society OF Washington yes
terday adopted a resolution requesting
the Bicentennial Commission TO m
augurate a movement leading TO the
establishment of an international edu-
cational institution here as living
memorial to the first President.
The resolution, proposed by =: Cioy 10y,
Byars, president, was unanlnlouSayy
adopted by the society on lts ANNUAL
cruise down the Potomac River. J.,
THE resolution asserts that the in
dustrial depression emphasizes the
foresight of Washington in advocating
an educational institution to embrace
all subjects pertaining to human pet
terment." The resolution continued:
ut is the sense of the Southern
Society. that the Bicentennial Com
mission, in planning to properly celeo
brate the 20Oth anniversary. OF tne
birth of washington, should, In CRAZE
full recognition Of his sublime service
to this nation and the world, naugu-
rate and sponsor a moyemenG 10 esCao
lish in or near the Capitai, q gIea'
international educational lnstituti1n,
which, in its curriculum, as III 1s
majestic design of its buiioings; Slo ro-
reflect something OF the dlgniCy, H. -
bility and idealism OF washington .
life" ., .t,,.+
The resolution asserted further tnat
war. poverty and disease, the nlree
chief contributing factors to human
misery, can be overcome apd ellminateo
permanently only by the ever Wloennis
influence of such an international eou-
cational institution, which Wouio Az
tract highest caliber minds from all i
nations and stimulate all colleges ano
universities in the cause OF higher eou-
cation and scientific research.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-14
EMPLOYMENT DRIVE
LISTING TO START
Enrolment of JobIess to Start
Tomorrow at Old st.
James Hotel.

Enrolment of unemployed, prepara-
tory to the Midsummer job campaign
of the District Committee on Employ
ment. will begin tomorrow morning at
the old st. James Hotel, Sixth stree.
and Pennsylvania avenue. it was an
nounced today by George J. Adams,
executive secretary.
The enrolment. running from I'm.
to pm. is to continue from tomorrow
through Friday. The job campaign. it
self. is to begin next Monday and con-
tinue to, August Is.
Replaces District Office.
The use Of the st. James Hotel was
made available to the Employment
Committee by the ONCE of Public Build
ings and Public Parks. Applications Of
Job seekers will be accepted there m
stead of at the District Building.
Immediately after the enrolment is
completed all names will be turned over
to the United States Puolic Employ
ment Service at 480 Indiana avenue to
avoid duplication of the work of that
office. All job offers coming to the En-
ployment Committee are to be cleared
through the public employment service
Office.
It is believed by the Employment
Committee staff that the size Of the en-
rollment for work during the Midsum-
mer job campaign will indicate whether
employment conditions in the Distric:
are improving.
Cooperation Asked.
The committee hopes the residents Of
Washington will cooperate whole
heartedly with the Employment Com
mittee by hiring enrolled job-seekerS,
either temporarily or permanently, for
odd jobs or steady work in the nome,
Office, factory or other place of business.
The District Of Columbia Boy Scouts
are to assist the Employment Commit
tee during the job campaign by distri-
flo nifu
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-14
D, C. AIR SURVEY
GROUP is NAMED
Local Committee to Study Plane
Movements to Determine
Traffic Conditions.

Creation of q local committee to
study, as part of a national survey,
the handling of civil air tratic IN the
Capital was announced today by the
aeronautics branch of the Commerce
Department.
The study will cover Washington
Hoover Airport, one Of rs leading ma
tional airports selected for the purposes
of the survey. The fact that more than
SO transport planes now are arriving ana
departing daily at the local field makes
it one of the country's busiest airports.
The local committee is headed by AL
bert G.. Ober, jr., vice president OF
Washington Airport, Inc, chairman.
Members of the committee are John r.
Leighty, Southern Railway; A. N. john
son. University of Nary md; Roy w.
Crum, Highway Research Board; Paul
F. Collins, vice presiden. Of the New
York Philadelphia and Washington
branch of the Ludington Lines; E. G.
Cross. Eastern Air Transport, and Paul
j. Rabbit. Washington Airport. Inc,
secretary.
The committee will study airplane
port to determine existing traffic con-
ditions and psriods Of greatest density
in traffic; estimate the volume and
maximum density of traffic probable
during the next three to five years;
study the landing area layout from the
standpoint of traffic flow and the suit
ability of servicing and terminal ar
rangements; make time studies of air.
port traffic operations in order to de-
termine delay points: and draw up rec
concentrations as to the extent and char
acter of signal systems III connection
with the control of airport traffic.
The committee will report its find
mgs to the Commerce Department Com
mittee on Airport Traffic Control, headed
by Harry H. Blee, director of aeronautic
development, for use in the working up
Of a plan Of nationwide application.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-14

Policeman e. A. Mumper, fourth pre-
cinct. who was arrested Friday night
near Ellcott City, Md, and charged
with illegal transportation and posses
sion Of liquor, intended to put the 10
gallons seized by police in a charged
keg and age it until next Christmas, he
was reported today to have told In
Spector T. A. Bean.
Inspector Bean, upon hearing Of
Mumper's arrest and detention in Bal
timore, hurried to the Maryland city to
ascertain the facts in the case, but be-
cause the policeman had been released
in $500 bond, did not see him until Sat
urday.
on that day, it was reported today,
Mumper admitted purchasing the liquor.
which, he said, he was going to put
away until next Christmas.
Mumper, it was learned subsequently
APPARENTLY was q victim of his bootleg
gers mistake in selecting the spot for
the delivery. The place selected, it has
turned out was secluded lane leading
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-14
POLICEMAN HELD AS RUM RUNNER
BOUGHT DRINK TO AGE 1T IN WOOD
Fleeing With Christmas Spirits When Car Crashed
Officer Tells Superior.

to the home of a former county oficer
who is not only a strict prohibitionist
himself, but who also assists in the
arrest Of offenders who come to his at
tention.
When the automobiles Of Mumper and
the rum-runner drew into this mans
roadway, Bean was informed, occupants
of the house saw their lights suddenly go
out. Taking this as sign that some
thing was wrong, those in the house
started an investigation.
Noticing they had been detected,
Mumper and the bootlegger departed
hastily, taking to the State highway.
The rum car was understanding the pur-
suers, and Mumper probably would have
escaped If his car had not left the road
and struck telephone pole.
Mumper, suspended from duty, Is
scheduled to appear Friday before
United States Commissioner Supplee, in
Baltimore. Maj. Henry G. Pratt, police
superintendent, has arranged to have
Inspector Bean or some other police Of
fetal attend the trial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-14

kind Of questions. but I answered them
Just like that''-she snapped her fingers
several times in rapid succession-"So
they gave me my permit.
Meanwhile had been working in a
beauty parlor, but I didn't like it. l
had to start work at 9 o'clock in the
morning, and that's too early, I think.
So quit and started driving one of my
husbands Potomacs. He had two at
that time.
THE one I was using wasn't in very
good condition. though. So 1 got job
driving for another man who owns sew
eral cabs of the same kind as my hus-
bands"
- Has Homework, Too.
Mrs. Reagan's working hours are more
satisfactory now than they were when
she was employed in the beauty parlor.
She works from about IL am. to about
IL pm, devoting her mornings to her
houSework.
1T keeps me pretty busy driving a
taxi and keeping house, too" she ad-
mitted. But I like to be busy. It's
lot of fun. especially when the men try
to get tough.
when / first started I felt kind OF
funny, because everybody looked at me
so hard. But I've gotten used to 1t now,
and when people stare at me I just
make believe I don't know they're do
ing it,
MRS. Reagan thinks many more
women would became cab drivers If they
had the courage.
Lots of them ask me how I got my
Job and tell me they'd like to have one
like it." she said. But most Of them
say they couldn't stand people looking at
them SO much"
Asked If any Of her man customers
ever try to make dates with her, Mrs.
Reagan replied In the negative.
Some Of them ask me lot Of ques-
lions about whether I'm married and
things like that she said, but I tell
'em I've got not only a, husband but a
half-dozen children as well. They usu-
ally shut up when they hear that. And
If they ask too many questions I just
don't answer"
Driving a taxi isn't exciting enough
to suit Mrs. Reagan, however.
Il got quite kick out of it at first,
she said, but find it kind of boresome
now. Soon as I can save up enough
money I'm going to take up aviation.
guess thatll be pretty thrilling.
AT least traffic cops won't be able to
bother me much"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-14
PARENTS ASK POLICE AID
IN SUSPECTED KIDNAPPING
Mr.. and Mrs, G. F. Stack Become
Alarmed When Man Questions
Maid Concerning Son.

Aroused by the suspicious actions Of
a man in an automobile who drove at
intervals through an alley in the rear
of their home and stopped to question
a maid concerning their 3-year-old son,
Mr.. and Mrs Charles F. Stack, 4619
Fifth street, appealed to police today
for a lookout to Illustrate a suspected
kidnapping plot.
Police said their aid was sought after
the driver of the car described the boy
and asked If his description Tailed with
the child's appearance. On receiving
an Affirmative answer the man Is said
to have driven of.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-14
MAJOR FREED ON CHARGE
OF POSSESSING LIQUOR
Released in Police Court When
"No Commercial" Element
Is Found.

Charges Of possession Of liquor, placed
against Maj. Joseph T. Kingsley, re-
tired Army ofhcer, at the Powhatan
roof last night after about pint OF
whisky had been found on a table. were
thrown out by Assistant District At
torney David A. Hart in Police Court
today because mo commercial element
entered the case
Hart explained it is not customary TO
take INTO court cases in which person
was accused Of having a small quantity
Of liquor where police die not think the
arrested one was selling the intcxicant.
IT don't think the law was meant to
punish persons arrested under these
circumstances" Hart declared.
Police were called to the roof garden
following an argument between Kings
ley and Head Waiter Otto Pangratx.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-14
D. c. LEG|ONNA|RES
TO HOLD CONCLAvE
Annual Departmental Con-
vention to Convene August
5-Parade to Feature. :.

A parade consisting of post mem-
bers, floats and several drum corps
will open the annual convention of the
District Department, American Legion,
to be held August ST in the Buchanan
School auditorium, Thirteenth and E
streets southeast. Some $50 delegates
and alternates will attend from the "a
posts in the District.
The parade will get under way at z
o'clock on the evening Of August 5
from New Jersey avenue and B street
southeast, proceeding east on B street
to Pennsylvania avenue, along the ave-
nue. to Eighth street southeast, south
on Eighth street to M street, east on
M street to Eleventh street, north on
Eleventh street to Pennsylvania ave-
nue., east on the avenue to Thirteenth
street and north on Thirteenth street
to Buchanan School.
To Hold Block Dance.
A feature of the program will be a
block dance under auspices of the
Southeast Business Mems Association,
for members of the community, dele
gates and their guests. Prizes will be
awarded among the various units for
the best showings in the parade,
The committee in charge consists Of
william N. Morell, chairman; Capt. e.
P. Van Hise, vice chairman; Porter L.
Bush, secretary; Capt. Joseph v. Byrne,
parade marshal: Emily j. Carey, Egbert
E. Corwin, H. A. REM, jr.; James F..
Kehce, Edward l.. Marthill, Kenneth T.
Wright, John J. Orlosky, w. r. Beal,
Albert H. Parham, Vernon S. Aud,
James H. Phillips, Chester Reich, Bern
ard s. Buscher, John Keller, Richard
Curtin, e. L. Person, William H. Nc
Grath and Mabel F. Staub.
The committee representing the
Southeast Business Mems Association Is
composed of p. C. McGrath, chairman;
Frank Del Vechhio, vice chairman: A.
j. Berlin, J. ]. Wood, D. A. Reynolds,
Charles H. Jenkins, A. j. Dergan,
George H. Durity, T. K. Smith, Joseph
B. Bowles, j. L. Ritter, julius H. Reilly
and ]. e. Shelton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-14
MRS. ROSA REAGEN.

NJ ROSA REAGEN, 3o39
M Douglas street northeast.
IVY claims the distinction of being
Y i Washington's most successful
woman taXicab driver. And
the secret of her success, she explained
today, is that she's lust as hard boiled
as any of her masculine competitors.
That's the only way to get along in
this racket" she said. THE men drivers
try to make it tough for me, but I
don't let em. always manage to go
them one better, and 1 think most OF
them are learning to like 1t.
because 1t isn't. When started driving
a taxi last october most of the men
took delight in beating me to the punch,
so to speak. Sometimes they'd nose in
ahead of me and pick up customer
who'd signaled for me to stop. At other
times when I'd parked in a cab zone
they'd push my taxi out into the street.
All in all. I was having a heck Of a
time. 1t didn't last long, however.
Pretty soon I got mad and made up my
mind that no matter how tough they
got Id be at least twice as tough. And
I haven't had any trouble since then,
either"
Native Of Barcelona.
Mrs. Reagen, who was born IN BARGE
Iona, Spain, and reared in the Panama
Canal Zone. came TO Washington in 1921
with her late husband, John MeAmis.
McAmis, an American soldier, who
had been stationed at Fort Davis, in
the Canal Zone. died about five years
ago. A year or so later the soldiers
widow became the bride of John Reagen,
a cab driver.
Driving a taxi was a pretty good way
to earn some extra money, it seemed to
Mrs. Reagen, so she decided to have a
try at it, Unfortunately, however, she
was unable to obtain a permit, despite
the fact that she had learned to drive
several years before while living In
Panama City.
1T knew how to drive, all right" she
explained, but they asked me lot OF
questions and got stuck. You'll have
to study the District regulations and
learn the locations of various buildings,
they told me, and when you've done
that come back and try again.
We'll, that's what I did. My nus
band helped me learn the regulations.
and 1 spent as much of my spare time
as possible going around the city. learn
ing where different places are located.
Then last october tried again.
They asked me pretty much the same
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-14
U. S. ENGINEER DIES

John H. Eldridge, engineer OF the
United States Bureau OF Public Roaos
and brother of Assistant Tramc Olrector
M. o. Eldridge, who died last tT1aay
in Tucson, Ariz., Will De pur'eu w
morrow at Rockville, Md. -. 81.
Eldridge, who Is survived Dy n.s
Iol7 Battery lane, Bethesda, MD.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-14
TWO HELD FOR THEFT
AFTER SERVING TERM
Ohio and Seat Pleasant, Md, Men
Wanted by Authorities in
Grum Lynne, Pa.

Arrested as they were released from
the District Reformatory after serving
three-year sentences for housebreak-
ing, Ray Noble. %, of Warren, Ohio,
and Lewis Sweltzer. %, OF Seat Pleas
ant Md. were being held today for
authorities Of Grum Lynne, Pa, on
theft charges.
Noble and Sweltzer, another man and
two women were arrested in Prince
Georges County, Md, in 1928, police
recovering hundreds Of dollars worth
Of clothing and other property, al
legged to have been stolen. The two
men were tried here and sent to the re-
formatory.
Detective Robert j. Barrett ar
rested the men yesterday when they
were released. Pennsylvania authorities
were notified.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-14
CALLS RESCUE SQUAD
TO TREAT ILL HORSE
Owner Finds ANIMAL With
"Thumps" and Fire Department
Apparatus Dashes to Scene.

Doctoring horse with the "thumps"
Is not one of the duties within the
province of the Fire Department rescue
squad, Charlie Brown, colored iceman,
learned this morning
Wards court early today he found his
horse Fred fiat on his back and unable
to rise. After trying unsuccessfully to
get the horse on its feet himself,
Charlie called in the squad.
Hes got the thumps," the colored
man told the f1remen when they ar
rived II thought maybe you all could
do something for him"
The members of the squad looked the
situation over and decided that while
a veterinarian might be of some as
sistance, it certainly was no job for
firemen to tackle
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-14
DEATH is CERTIFIED
Aged Home Inmates Body Found
in Field Near Blue Plains.

A death by natural causes certificate
was issued by Coroner hewitt late yes
terday in the case of Robert Schultz,
67-year -old inmate of the Home for the
Aged and Inf1rm, whose body was found
in a field near Blue Plains.
Schultz had been reported missing
from the home since July 6. His body
was discovered by Carville Hemp, an
employe Of the home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-14
ASSESSED 500 FINE

Miles James O'Connor, 813 Connec-
ticut avenue, said to be an attorney
with the Government, was fined 500 on
a charge of reckless driving by Judge
Gus A. Schuldt in Traffic Court today.
O'Connor was arrested on M street
Yesterday by Policeman J. J. Ramsay,
third precinct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-14
R. W. FARRELL, 80, DIES
1nsular Affairs Bureau Employe
Served u. S. Since 1915.

Raymond w. Farrell, 80 years old,
who served in the War Department Blu
reau of Insular Affairs since 1916, died
today at Walter Reed Hospital after a
Six-month illness.
A World War veteran, Farrell was a
native of Evansville, Ind, having come
here In 1915. He is survived by his
widow, Mrs. Elsie D. Farrell. Miramar
Apartments his parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
w. j. Farrell, of Evansville; two broth
ers, Henry, Of this city, and Arthur. Of
st. Louis, and one sister. Emma Farrell,
of Evansville, Ind. Farrell was a mem
Der of Mount Pleasant Lodge, No. 80,
F. A, A. M.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-14
THEFTS TOTAL SLIPS.

Eleven Victims Report to Police
Loss of Gems and Silverware.
other articles valued at 1929 was re-
ported to police last night.
The thefts were reported by Harry
Dansinger, Valley Vista Apartments;
Frederick Simeon, 2l48 P street; Elsie
Brown, 1909 Ninth street; Vera Lassiter,
1712 Summit place; Mason Martin, 1725
Seventeenth street; William B. Smith,
visiting from Orange, Va, and Alfred
Leach. Emmett Rogers, William Falk-
ner, James Barnes and William Ander-
son, all Of GIG P street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-14
CAUGHT WITH LIQUOR
Two Colored Men Held for Hauling
Nine Gallons of Rum Here.

Overtaken by Detectives w. r. Latin
and w. c. Grooms, two colored men
were booked at the first precinct police
station last night on a charge of trans
porting 10 half-gallon jars of whisky.
The men gave their names as James
Rucker, 20, Of 4441a H street and Syl-
vester z. Cole, %, Of 621h G street
southeast. They were to be arraigneu
In Police Court today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-14
School Officer Named.

FAIRFAX, Va, July II Especially =
Judge Walter Mccarthy has appointed
william Able special officer to protect
the grounds and buildings Of the Theo-
logical Seminary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-14

n n RS ROSA REAGEN, 3o39 kind of questions. but
n Douglas street northeast. like that"-she
IVV claims the distinction being rapid
1 L successful they permit
ayiroh md
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-06
BANDIT FLEES
IN TAXI AFTER
ROBBING CLERK
Sou Is Loot at Drug Store;
vi Collector BaIkS
HoIdup Man.

A bandit who held I'D w. T. De
6olt, clerk in a drug store at Euclid
avenue and East Washington street
thursday night, was sought today
by police.
lie Bolt said the gunman pur-
chased a small quantity of medicine.
ana that as he paid for it. drew a
gun and demanded money. De Bolt
SAID ne took $50 from the cash reg
lister. %
When the bandit fed in a taxicab
DE Bolt gave chase, but lost the
trail Of the cab.
romeo believed the holdup of an
OH company collector was frus-
Irated Thursday night when the
collector ignored a command to halt
When Lawrence smith, 62I Cot
ley street, the collector, drove into
the oil company yard at 1243 Oliver
avenue, man stepped from the
shadows demanding Smith to turn
out the lights of his automobile. and
halt. Smith disregarded the order.
and the man fed.
~ y. nancy, Z526 East Sixteenth
street, was held up at Twenty-ffth
ard Yandes streets early Thursday
eve ming by two bandits who stopped
hin as he was walking. They took
SO, Haney said.
Using the automobile of Mrs. Wal
ter French, 627 East Eleventh
street, two bandits Thursday night
held up a Kroger store at Corners
vile, Ind, and escaped with 500,
city police we're informed. Mrs.
French's car was stolen from New
castle, where she was visiting.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-06

Sunday school presents THE
Bishops Candlesticks" the Irving
ton Mummers of the Irvington Pres
byterian church presents Bread"
and the First Reformed church,
"Neighbors."
The first prize will be the Suther-
land trophy and a completely
equipped Max Factor makeup box;
the second prize a Belson baby spot
and standard.
A special feature of each evening
will be a talk by Harold A. Ehren-
sperger, head of the literature and
drama department of Garrett Bibli-
cal institute, Evanston, Ill, and in
structor in Northwestern university.
Ehrensperger, who is the national
secretary of the Drama League of
America, is serving as the out-of-
town judge.
The performances are open to the
public.
The group winning first place will
present its production at the regular
7 o'clock Sunday evening service of
the Sutherland Presbyterian church.
Indianapolis theaters today offer:
Platinum Blonde" at the Indiana,
"Once a Lady" at the Circle, Give
Star Final at the Ohio, THE Mad
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-06

Genius" at the Apollo, Pepper"
Martin at the Lyric, and 1.-The Sin
of Madelon Claudet" at the Palace.
n q
Tonight at 8:15 o'clock at the
Pearson Piano Company a lecture
on the major selections to be played
by the Cincinnati Symphony next
Monday night at English's will be
discussed by an authority, Mrs.
Nancy Martens announces. Patrons
and those interested in music are
invited.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-06
DRAMA TOURNEY IS
TO START TONIGHT
Seven Church Dramatic Organizations viii Present One
Act Religious Plays at Sutherland PRESBYTERIAN.

CEvEN organizations competing in the
~ Third Annual Religious
land Players the Sutherland Presbyterian church.
Beleontaine streets, tonight Saturday.
Tonight
church present Mimi Candle
Riverside Methodist church Travelling
Club Of the Eighth Christian church Barabbas
aque Of the Third Christian church
Saturday the Young Peoples department Of the