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Evening star., 1932-10-22
US FINGERPRINT EFFICIENCY
MAKING LIFE OF CRIME HARDER
Higher Percentage of fIdenti6cationsShow
as Each New Batch of Prints Are
Received by Bureau Here.

robbery and murder, were caught and
identified through their fingerprints. In
1890 arrested fugitives numbered 1853.
In the 1881 fiscal period The total was
1852, and during the past fiscal year
2,435 could blame their apprehension
en- fingerprin S.
Although there are now in excess of
$780, 900 prints on file in the identifi-
cation divisions offices in the old
Southern Railway Building, they are
SO classified and indexed that report
on each print received is on the way
back to inquiring authorities within SO
hours.
Realizing the vital necessity for speed
in criminal identification work, Direc-
tor Hoover has instituted a two-shift
system. The night shift plan has en-
abled the bureau to cut IL hours of
the time formerly required to search
the files for a particular print.
The international rogues' gallery
established in cooperation with police
of other countries has beset with diff
culties the paths Of criminals who
would take refuge abroad There are
fingerprints in the files here from
Alaska Australia, Austria, Belgium
Canada. Canal Zone, Cuba. Denmark,
England, France, Germany, Greece
Hawaii. Italy, Mexico, Norway. Puerto
Rico. Portugal, Spain and Switzerland
Scotland Yard and other noted po-
lice bureaus OF foreign nations are in
active cooperation with the Bureau of
Investigation in the fingerprint ex-
change system. Regular contributors
of prints in this country include chiefs
of police, sheriffs, penal institutions,
railroad detectives, State authorities,
the Secret Service, United States mar
shals, postal inspectors, prosecuting at
torneys and various other law enforce
ment officers.
District of Columbia contributors to
the fingerprint files include the police
department, which sent the bureau
2,865 prints last year; the District jail.
which sent 1881. and the National
Training School, which sent $780,
Evening star., 1932-10-22
EPISCOPAL SESSION
SET FOR WEDNESDAY
Northern Convocation at Chevy
Chase Church to Prepare
Evangelistic Week.

meeting of the Northern Convoca-
ton of the Diocese of Washington will
be held Wednesday at the All Saints
Episcopal Church, Chevy Chase Circle,
at 10 am, for the purpose of preparing
for Week of Intensive Evangelistic
Effort Throughout the Convocation,"
next month.
Bishop Freeman will celebrate holy
communion. Archdeacon of Michigan,
Leonard P. Hagger, will speak on The
Technique of Personal Work" There
will be a discussion. Following lunch
con, there will be a business session.
DR.. Don Frank Fem, rector of St.
Michael and All Angles Parish, Balti-
more, will speak on How to Prepare
for Preaching Mission in Your Parish" ="
The Executive Committee of the
convocation is Rev. w. r. Moody. dean,
Woodside; Rev. T. D. Windiate. vice
dean. Kensington; Rev. Clyde Brown,
Hyattsville; DR.. T. B. Symons. College
Park; James E. Malcolm. secretary, and
Richard Lansdale, treasurer.
Evening star., 1932-10-22

IT see no objection at all to Crom-
wells going on the Advisory Commit
tee National Advisory Committee) as
suggested. Indeed, look on this con-
tribution Of his as rather fine thing.
The difficulty about law requiring
publicity of contributions comes in the
fact that a great many men who want
nothing whatever from candidate and
would like to contribute to his election
are afraid to do so If their names and
the amount of the contribution are to
be made public, because they are thin
skinned and know, they will be attacked
in certain newspapers for making the
contribution, while the attention Of the
entire begging fraternity will be called
to them if the contribution Is Of any
size.
Several people have spoken to me
this year with great uneasiness, saying
that they wanted to contribute to your
campaign, but that they were not willing
to do it if their contributions were to
be made public. giving the reason as
the above. Now, it requires some bold
ness to bell the cat in case like this,
and Cromwell has belled it. There will
be plenty of people willing to follow his
lead who would not have taken the
lead themselves. I think it is mighty
fine thing on his part. I strongly ad-
wise your accepting it and having him
put on the Advisory Committee.
II shall see Hitchcock Frank H.
Hitchcock. chairman of the National
Committee) today at lunch.
Ever yours,
THEODORE ROOSEVELT"
"Oyster Bay, N. Y,
August IL, 1906.
Dear Will:
Tell Charley (TafD I am with him
on the contribution question. Don't
be in the least nervous about what
Bryan says. Whatever he does, we will
beat him all right. If he attacks you
about the use of postmasters and Gov
ernment patronage, my strong feeling
would be that the answer should be
made not by you, but by me. and
will make it in good shape if you wish.
Il had a pleasant talk with Hitch
cock and was very favorably impressed
by him. told him I did not like put
ting du Pont (Gen. T. Coleman du Pont
Of Delaware) on the committee (Na-
tional Executive Committee), but that
did not regard it as vital matter.
Il am inclined to come to the same
conclusion that you are about Hughes
Gov. Hughes of New York;, but the
SITUATION Is not at all an easy one.
There are any number of thoroughly
good people who violently object to his
nomination, and we may get beaten out
Of our boots with him.
Ever yours,
THEODORE ROOSEVELT"
Foot note: Writing President Roose-
velt August S. Mr.. Taft said he was
troubled by the contribution of $4,000
by William Nelson Cromwell to the
campaign fund Mr. Taft attributed
the contribution largely to personal
friendship but said there would be
difficulty convincing others Of this. He
questioned whether SO large an amount
should be accepted from one person.
Later the Cromwell contribution was re-
duced to $4,000.
Roosevelt, reference to Hughes in
the letter of August IL followed let
ter from Taft saying Gov Hughes must
be renomirated in New York, despite
opposition from the Old Guard.
Hughes denomination, Taft wrote,
would strengthen the national cam
paign, especially in the West.
Copy light. 1892. by North American News
paper Alliance. 1nc.)
Evening star., 1932-10-22
BUILDING DAY SET

The First Brethren Church, Rev
Homer A. Kent, pastor, will observe
Building day tomorrow. This day will
complete another year of effort and
giving for the purpose of completed
new church building. Each service will
have features in it appropriate to the
day.
The morning service will be held at
7:45 o'clock. Sunday school will meet
Societies at GAS pm.
Evening star., 1932-10-22
"STORY OF RUTH" AT
PETWORTH M. E. CHURCH
Boys and Girls to Present Play
Tomorrow Evening, Followed
by Sermon.

Rev. Robert L. Wood will preach at
Petwprth Methodist Episcopal Church
tomorrow morning on THE Imperish-
able Message" The junior choir will
sing. In the evening a group of boys
and girls will present The Story of
Ruth to be followed by a sermon by
the pastor on The Most Beautiful
Character in the Bible" w. R. Schu-
mucker will lead the singing.
Sunday school, $50 am; Intermedi-
ate and Epworth Leagues, 7 pm.
The Mothers Round Table will meet
at the home of Mrs. Minnie Knapp,
5000 Eighth street, Monday evening.
The pastor will begin series of Bible
studies Thursday evening.
The In His Name Circle will present
1.-The Marionettes" Friday evening for
the benefit of the Swartzell Home. The
annual Halloween social will be held
October 81.
Evening star., 1932-10-22
WILL CON NTINUE SERIES
ON BOOKS OF BIBLE
Rev. Henry B. Wooding Will Be
in Pulpit Tomorrow at
Two Services,

Rev, Henry B. Wooding, pastor Of the
lexington Presbyterian Church, will
speak tomorrow morning on Seek First
the Kingdom of God" A five-minute
address will be given to the children.
In the evening at o'clock the series
on the books of the Bible will be con-
tinued. The theme is The Message of
Amos" The Christian Endeavor So
ciety meets at 7 o'clock and will give a
special program entitled. "A Tour
Around the World" Illustrated song
slides will be used. intermediate So
ciety will meet in the Sunday school
house at o'clock Helen Curtis will
lead A prayer and praise service has
been arranged for Thursday evening
The pastor will speak.
Evening star., 1932-10-22
"Oyster Bay, N. Y,
August 7, 1908.

RAISED lily eSIlIIldtc
nf him and entirely
JuSt1fleS dll YOU
have ever said of
him. He gives in
the ideal spirit with
which a m a n
should give for a
campaign like this,
and he does it in a
way which. as I
have said above. IN
my opinion, makes
it your duty to ac-
cept.
Moreover, per-
sonally I should not
in the least feel
that your accepting
t h e contribution
LoI @Io ~oee;h;l
Evening star., 1932-10-22
HELD IN PURSE THEFT

Charged with purse snatching, Henry
Nelson, 20, colored, was held for the
grand jury under $4,000 bond following
preliminary hearing before Police
Court Judge John P. Mcmahon yester-
day. The complainant, Bessie Halo
way, colored, 1900 block of Columbia
road, said the youth grabbed her purse
as she was walking on Twelfth street
near N Thursday.
Evening star., 1932-10-22
PAPER THEFTS CHARGED
One Forfeits Collateral, Other!
Case Referred for Probat ton.

Arrested for taking a newspaper from
an honor system rack, Edward Miller,
colored, 81, failed to appear for trial in
Police Court yesterday and forfeited
$40 which he had posted as collateral.
Miller was taken into custody at Fiji
teenth and T streets, Thursday after
he saw him take paper without pay
ing for it.
T. ]. Toler, so, 11OO block of Eighth
street, arrested at Fourteenth and
Thomas circle, on a similar charge, was
found guilty by Judge John P Nc
Mshcn. The case was referred to the
probation Office.
Evening star., 1932-10-22
MISSION HEAD HERE

John r. Mcintyre, superintendent of
the Who-So-Ever Mission, Germantown,
Pa. will speak in Epworth Methodist
Episcopal Church South tomorrow in
the interest of the work of the Central
Union Mission. For the o'clock serv-
ice DR.. John c. Copenhaver. pastor, will
preach on Counting the Cost of Dis
cipleship."
DR.. Copenhaver will conduct the mid
week prayer service Thursday evening.
Evening star., 1932-10-22
Seeks Divorce in Reno.

Harold K Philips. Washington news
paper man. is named defendant in a
suit for divorce brought by his wife,
Mrs. Dorothy B. Philips, at Reno, New,
yesterday. according to an Associated
Press dispatch. They were married in
1924 and have two children. Mrs.
Philips charges cruelty.
Evening star., 1932-10-22
BALL TO FOLLOW PARADE

Plans have been completed for the
All-States' Halloween ball to be held
Monday evening. October 81. at the
Willard Hotel, following the Halloween
parade on the Avenue. Members of all
State societies in the city have been
invited.
Tickets may be obtained from Elmer
E. Fields, 1883 @ street, chairman.
Evening star., 1932-10-22
Boy, 6, Is Riding
His Pony Miles
To See Roosevelt
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
CORDELE. Ga, October "a
A 6-year-old lad, riding a pony
passed here yesterday en- route
to Atlanta, on a 2l0-mile trip to
see Gov. Franklin D. Roosevelt,
the Democratic presidential nomi-
nee.
The youngster, Wentford Cook
Of Chula. is accompanied by a
family servant. They left Chula
early yesterday morning.
A sign on the pony's back read:
From Chula to Atlanta, 210
miles, to see Roosevelt"
Evening star., 1932-10-22

EhtIulOllt, 1 AoAiSS,
October 4, 1918.
While his company
was being held up
by heavy enemy
fire, Pvt. M or E.
lock, with three
other men who
we're acting as run
ners at company
headquarters vol
unfairly led them
as a patrol in front
of his company's
| front line through
an intense rifle,
| artillery and ma
chine gun fire and
, penetrated a woods
which formed the
| German front line.
Evening star., 1932-10-22
SERMON FOR CHILDREN

Rev. w. w. La Rue to Tell How
Bandmaster Was Reborn.
How a Bandmaster Was Reborn" +"
is the topic of the sermonette for
children tomorrow at II am, by Rev.
w. w. La Rue at the Takoma Park Bap-
tist Church. The regular sermon is
The Present Crisis"
Sunday school, GAS am; B. Y. P.
u, 6:45 pm, with the following new
officers: Miss Julia Neff, president;
Miss Nontez Miller, vice president;
Wesley Flora, secretary; John Ken
drick, treasurer Mrs. T. W. Marshall,
counsellor. The pastors evening topic
is AN Introduction to India" illus
trated with pictures taken by Prof
Harry B. Robins. The Junior choir
will sing.
Evening star., 1932-10-22

not make me hesitate for a moment in
trying to get him (Root) to accept the
Secretaryship of State. the biggest Office
in my gift. His taking it represents a
great monetary sacrifice on his part.
AS for Cromwell's being mixed up in
poration lawyer in the country but
thought when it came to appointing
him.
Evening star., 1932-10-22

Encountering series Of five hostile
machine gun nests, containing from one
to five machine guns each, with his
patrol he cleaned them all out, gained
and held complete mastery of the sit
uation until the arrival of his company
commander with reinforcements, even
though his entire party had become
casualties. He rendered first aid to
the injured and evacuated them by
using as stretcher bearers 10 German
prisoners whom he had captured. Soon
thereafter his company commander was
wounded, and while dressing his wound
Pvt. Morelock was seriously wounded
In the hip, which forced his evacua-
ton. His heDic action and devotion
to duty were an inspiration to the en-
tire regiment.
Mr.. Morelock resides at 1919 G
street northwest, and is the only Dis
t-ict of Columbia veteran to win the
Congressional Medal Of Honor Tor World
War service.
(Copyrtght. 1927
Evening star., 1932-10-22

know what the sum
was: but as a guess
I should suppose it
was $4,000 or $10,-
900, which, prob
ably. with Roots
means and the calls
made upon him,
W ould represent
about as much rel
atively as in Crom-
wells case.
IF u r t h e r
more, Root collect
ed money from sew
eral dl I I e r e n I
sources for me. But
when a year later
John Hay (Secre-
tary of State) died,
49, 1Lo-1 Co., Il; y
Evening star., 1932-10-22
Chile Bans White Bread.

SANTIAGO, Chile, October % P.-
Shortage of wheat and the necessity of
importations have brought about Off
cial orders to millers and bakers to use
as much whole wheat IS possible. Very
little white bread to be sold.
Evening star., 1932-10-22
Widow of Lansdowne Dies.

LONDON, October % (P).-The Dow
ager Marchioness of Lansdowne, widow
of the fifth Marques of Lansdowne who
was governor general Of Canada from
1883 to 1888. died here last night.
Evening star., 1932-10-22
1T. r. to ''Dear WIFI
Roosevelt Calls Taft Oyersensitiye When He Hes;-
tates to accept $4,000 Campaign
Gift From Friend.

This Is the seventh Of a collection Of
hitherto unpublished personal letters
Theodore Roosevelt wrote from the
White House to William H. Taft in the
Summer and early Fall of 1908. .coun-
selling and advising Mr.. Taft in his vic
torious campaign against William Jen-
nings Bryan to succeed Col. Roosevelt
as President. They are published with
the approval Of Col Roosevelt's family.
"Oyster Bay, NJ Y,
August Z, 1908
~ EAR WILL:
- You blessed old trump,
have always said you
- would be the greatest Pres
ident, bar only Washington
and Lincoln, and I feel mighty inclined
to strike out the exceptions! My affec-
ton and respect for you are increased
by your attitude about contributions.
But really think you are altogether
If I were in your place
I should accept that contribution of
Cromwell's (William Nelson Cromwell,
New York corporation lawyer with real
gratitude He has put it in such way
that regard it indeed as your duty to
accept 1t. I must say it has greatly
Evening star., 1932-10-22
SERVICES FOR WEEK
Prayer Meeting Groups at Pet
worth Baptist Church.

The pastor of Petworth Baptist
Church, Rev. Henry j. Smith, is leading
the prayer meeting group on Thursday
evenings in a series of inquiries on
Jesus Attitude Toward Our Personal
Needs" The theme on Thursday is
Jesus Attitude Toward Our Pos
sibilities"
The pastors sermon tomorrow morn
ing is "Life's Unfinishable Temples" !"
In the evening. Regeneration" Cullen
Baxter. organist, has an organ recital
each Sunday commencing at 7:45 pm.
Evening star., 1932-10-22

ity of your appointing Cromwell. I
know you have now no intention OF ap-
pointing him to any Office, but if here
after there was some Office to which you
thought he ought to be appointed.
should really think less of you if you
hesitated to appoint him to it.
Root (Secretary of State Elihu RooD
contributed to my campaign four years
ago. I don't suppose he contributed
as heavily as Cromwell, and don't
Evening star., 1932-10-22
FIRST FALL MEETING
District Physical Educational As.
sociation Schedules Event.

The District Physical Education As
sociation will hold its first Fall meeting
at 7:30 pm. Monday in the University
Woman's Club, 1884 I street.
The session will be preceded by a
dinner, and DR.. Claire E. Turner, pro-
fessor of health and physical education
at the Massachusetts, Institute Of Tech
nology, will speak.
Evening star., 1932-10-22
Will Address Women's Club.

HYATTSVILLE, Md. October 81
(SpeciaD Mrs. Ellis Logan will speak
on American art at meeting of the
Hyattsville Women's Club Monday night
in the Oliver Street School,
Evening star., 1932-10-22
"ANOTHER 0PPORTUNITY''
Subject of Sermon at Divine
Science Church.

Another Opportunity" is the subject
of the lesson-sermon of the Divine
Science Church tomorrow at IL am.
Sunday school, GAS am. at Stone
leigh Court, 1706 L street. There is a
study hour for those who are interested
in learning more about the mental and
spiritual law, every Wednesday at 8
m. at 1903 Thirteenth street. Monday
and Friday from 1890 to pm. healing
meetings are held at 1706 L street.
Evening star., 1932-10-22
Districts Heroes
in the
World War
Compiled by Sergt. L. E. Jaeckel.

S recorded in the official citation,
Sterling Morelock (Army Serial
! No. 266152D, private, Company
\ M, 28th Infantry, 1st Division,
American Expeditionary Force,
Evening star., 1932-10-22

was awarded the Congressional Medal
of Honor for conspicuous gallantry and
intrepidity above and beyond the call
of duty in action with the enemy near
The Washington times., 1932-05-02
Skyways

The American minister to Al
bania, Herman Bernstein, speaks
very highly of the air transpor-
tation facilities of that country,
which, due to the efforts Of its
very democratic king, cover the
entire state and at a very rea-
sonable cost. since the incep-
ton of passenger transportation
in Albania, there has not been
one fatal accident, which is a
record for all countries and ser
vices to shoot at.
The Goodyear blimp Puritan"
made many friends for aviation
during it's short stay here and its
sister ship the Reliance" now
taking its place, will make many
more. S. II. Sheppard, the
chief pilot, is q Washington boy
who has made good. The blimp
will be at Washington-H Hoover
airport any good flying day..
The Aeronautics Branch of
the Department of Commerce
has established a new rating for
air transport pilots which be-
comes effective May 5. to be
entitled to one Of the new rat
ings the pilot must have 1900
hourI solo time acquired within
eight years Of his application.
500 hours Of which must be in
cross country flying . 1T is a
pretty stiff exam, for it includes
''olind" and night flying. :.
Colonel Young believes that all
pilots at present employed by
transportation companies will be
able to qualify.
Eastern Air Transport and
the Greyhound bus lines have
made an agreement for mutual
cooperation wher, ~ each will
act as the others agent In re-
gard to passengers. Joint Sched-
uleS will be worked out and the
bus line schedules coordinated
with those Of the Eastern Air
Transport planes to make an
exchange Of passengers with a
minimum of layover time.
Tailwinds, the local air guide,
is going national with the pres
ent issue, which will, of course,
give the city much added ad-
vertising.
It looks like a safe bet right
now that the Fleetsters will be
in operation May Is on the new
hourly express service between
here and New York on the
Ludington Line.
The Washington times., 1932-05-02

In announcing its new home
way service today, Home Laundry
brings to the Washington public
an economical, unfinished laun.
dry service with many new, and
attractive features at price that
means a real saving in time and
money for the housewife. The
service is being introduced at a
time when economy is the order
of the day, and many families on
restricted budgets. will find greater
value in this service, and relief
from "washday drudgery."
There are five outstanding fea,
lures of the service which will
appeal strongly to Washington
housewives: Cd In the waShroom
every bundle is properly classified
for color and fabric and washed
individually in net bags, with the
purest materials. 90 All articles
requiring starch are carefully
starched by hand, making the
ironing easier, and imparting
that necessary body to clothing to
keep it looking fresh. CD Each
piece Of flat work and wearing
annarel is shaken out and neatly
flooded, classified according to
color, with the flat work and
wearing apparel separated.
Each piece, when it is picked
up, comes up alone, with no
knots or tangles. "a Any article
can be safely included, even Silks
woolens, curtains and blankets.
Nothing is used in the washing
that will injure them. Silks will
not change color, and Woolens
will not shrink. Curtains Will
be starched, if desired. Blankets
need only be hung in the air Tor
drying. (5) Each bundle IS re"
turned neatly wrapped in wax
paper, making a practically air
tight package which prevents
mildew and insures the safe
delivery of laundry free from
odorS.
Each bundle Of new home way
service carries an insert which
Internationally guarantees the
quality, materials, and workman
ship and states that each piece
is properly laundered according
to color and fabric with the
formulas approved by the Laun-
dry Owners National Association.
To meet today's demands,
Home Laundry has been perfect
ing its seven superior services
and giving the public greater
value for it's money.
The Washington times., 1932-05-02
SAVING MARKS CLAYTON FOODS
WASH SERVICE CALLED BEST

Harry L. Claxton is the presi-
dent of the company founded
in 1888 by his father. It is
known as r. w. Claxton, Inc,
Since it's inception, this organiza-
tion has been considered by
many to deal in the best sea
food in the city. Located at
406 Twelfth st. N. W., the three
story building Of the firm con-
tains the most modern equip
ment for the handling of its
merchandise, including modern
ice boxes and refrigeration rooms.
Sea food caught on the At
lantic Coast one day is in the
ice room of the Claxton com
pany the next morning, ready to
be delivered to the hotels, clubs,
restaurants and hospitals of The
city by noon. Though the ClaX'
ton establishment deals with the
retail trade, the major portion
of its business is with the whole,
sale consumers.
The Claxton concern deals in
all kinds of fish in season. CLANS,
crabs, Holsters, shrimpS and seal
lopS are among the shellfiSh,
while a varied assortment to suit
the many different tastes of their
clients makes up the balance of
their ever-changing stock.
These include hailbut shipped
in ice from Alaska by fast freight,
salmon from the West Coast,
sword fish from the Gulf Of
Mexico, and many others.
r. w. Claxton, Inc, have four
trucks to insure safe and fast
delivery in the city and environS.
ALI the workmen of the concern
have been especially trained.
The Washington times., 1932-05-02
Pure Oil Reports
Increased Volume

The Pure Oil Company reports
net earnings Of $3,030,003 after
all charges except bond interest
and discount. With the earnings
Of minority stock holdings (Which
are not included in the consoli.
dated statement) added, Henry
M. Dawes, president, points out
that total net earnings are $4,.
677,262 and surplus earnings &c..
A03,795
Gross earnings Of Pure Oil were
$8,0O0,O0O less than in the previ.
Gus year, and gross expenses
were cut 100000. Volume of
gasoline sold last year was the
greatest in the history Of the
company and. likewise, the per-
centage sold through owned and
controlled service stations was
greater than ever before.