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Evening star., 1932-05-25
MASS|NG Of COLORS
TO HONOR HEROES
.OF AMERICAN WARS
Services at Washington Mon
ument to Precede Memo
rial Day Tribute.
BICENTENNIAL GROUPS
TO SHARE IN CEREMONY
Patriotic and Veterans 0rganiza-
tions to Take Part in
Assemblage.

Elaborate maSSing OF the cOlOrS Serv-
ices on the Washington Monument
grounds on Sunday, and additional
Memorial day, will mark the George
Washington Bicentennial years tribute
to the dead of many wars
Under the joint auspices of the Dis
trict Bicentennial Commission and the
Military Order of the World War, the
fifth annual massing of the colors serv-
ice of veteran, patriotic and other or
ganizations will begin at o'clock Sun
day afternoon in the shadow of the tall
shaft honoring the memory Of the first
commander in chief of the American
Army
Secretary Of the Interior Ray Lyman
Wilbur will be the principal speaker at
these ceremonies, which will lead of
with concert by the United States
Marine Band, with Capt Taylor Bran
son conducting. The procession of
color-bearers and escorts and the mass
ing of the colors. in front of the open
air altar of the Sylvan TEeater will
Immediately follow the concert. The
commemoration in honor of the heroic
dead and the sounding of Taps" will
then take place.
Chaplains TO Lead Service.
The service will be conducted BY
Capt. Arlington A. McCallum national
chaplain OF the Military Order of the
World War; Col. Julian E. Yates. chief
OF chaplains, U. S. A and Capt. Sidney
K Evans chief nf
The Daughters of the American
Revolution of the District will enter
large delegation in the masSing of the
colors service. They will carry the
State colors and those of 43 units in
the District. The Department of the
United States Spanish War Veterans
and six auxiliaries also will participate.
Former Senator James A. Reed of
Missouri will deliver the Grafton at
Memorial day exercises IN the amphi-
theater at Arlington National Cemetery
Monday afternoon. Representative Sol
Bloom OF New York, associate director
OF the United States Bicentennial Com
mission, also will speak.
Honor Unknown Soldier.
Various veteran organizations will
place wreaths on the Tomb of the
Unknown Soldier. The United States
Marine Band will furnish music.
The assemblage will be called to or
der by William F. Dorsey, commander
OF the Department of the Potomac.
Grand Army Of the Republic, who will
introduce James G. Yaden, president
Of the Grand Army of the Republic
Memorial Day Corporation. who will
preside over the exercises The corpor-
alton is composed of the Grand Army
OF the Republic. Veterans of Foreign
Wars. United Spanish War Veterans.
American Legion and Disabled American
| Veterans of the World War
The Gushing Camp. Sons of Union
Veterans of the Civil War and its aux
lliary will sponsor Memorial day serv-
ices at Oak Hill and Holy Rood Gene
terles Saturday afternoon at 3 and 4
O'Clock respectively.
| The annual memorial services for
alrmen killed in the service of the
Army, Navy and Marine Corps, will
be held on Key Bridge at 3:l5 pm.
Sunday. Poppies will be strewn on the
waters Of the Potomac and children
as well as adults will take part in the
ceremonies. The public is invited.
Evening star., 1932-05-25
FORMER PALS SHOT
IN REVOLVER DUEL
Men Open Fire on Each Other
as They Meet at First
and { Streets.

Two former pals were in hospitals
today, one of them critically wounded.
as result of pistol duel at First and
E streets late yesterday.
The more seriously injured-EdWard
L. Ring, 26, of the 100 block of Second
Street-was in Casualty with two bullet
wounds in his abdomen and another in
his wrist. The other duelist-Chester
M. Neill, 80. who gave one address in
the 100 block of E street and another
in the 9100 block of Jones Mill road,
Chevy Chase-was in Gallinger with
two wounds in the hip. Both men
were booked for investigation at the
first precinct police station.
Passersby Endangered.
The pair began shooting as soon as
they met at the corner according to
the police, and passersby scampered
for cover as the shots were exchanged.
The shooting, the police said, was
the climax of feud begun in Johnson
City, Tenn, about three weeks ago,
when Neill accused Ring of stealing
money from him.
In April, it was explained, Neill, a
World War veteran, drew nearly $1,000
from the Government. and he and Ring
began series of parties. Most Of the
money was gone, IL was added, when
the men quarreled In the Tennessee
city.
Their Statements Conflict.
The pair made conflicting statements
to police, Neill declaring Ring came to
his home several times since the quar-
rel, and Ring asserting Neil visited his
residence and threatened him.
Yesterday, the police said, Ring, a
taXicab driver, drove to Neill's home,
taking his gun. He tried to break open
rear door, according to Neill, who
said he ran out the front door to get
his pistol from his automobile. Each
man accused the other of firing first.
Rings gun jammed after several
shots had been exchanged and he fed.
He was captured after short chase,
however, by Policeman G. A. Williams.
Meanwhile, Neill had jumped into
his car and driven away. He was cap
tured by Policeman A. r. G. Houch,
who chased him several blocks on foot.
The officer, off duty and bound for
home, was attracted by the shots and
arrived In time to - Neiu drive OF.
Evening star., 1932-05-25
SEA FLYER COMING HERE
Mrs. Putnam Expected to Visit
Capital During June.

Amelia Earhart Putnam, first woman
to fly the Atlantic alone and only per-
son to cross the Atlantic by airplane
more than once, is expected to visit
the National Capital Immediately after
her return to the United States, It was
learned here today.
According to word received by officials
OF Airport Swimming Pool, Inc, of
which Mrs. Putnam is vice president,
she probably will visit the Capital be-
fore the middle of June.
Evening star., 1932-05-25
DISTRICT INCOME TAX
HEARINGS DUE SOON
Capper Expects to Fix Date for
Next Week to Consider Bu-
reau Recommendations.

The Senate District Committee NAV
hold hearings next week on the Mapes
bill seeking to substitute a local income
tax for the present tax on intangible
personal property but Chairman Cap
per has not yet fixed a definite date.
The Bureau of Efficiency, in lengthy
report on the question, recommended
that the rate schedule in the Mapes
bill be scaled down and that q other
changes be made to render the House
bill more equitable.
Evening star., 1932-05-25
STREET CLOSING BILL
REPORTED FAVORABLY
House District Committee Re-
serves Action on Widening
of Thirteenth Street.

The House District Committee To-
Gay reported favorably a bill to en-
large the powers of the District Com.
missioners by authorizing them to re-
ADJUST and close streets, roads, high
ways and alleys in the District where
they have been rendered useless or un-
necessary.
The committee reserved its action on
the bill providing for a widening of
Ihlrteenth street to width of 60 feet
from Monroe street to Spring road.
The committee has asked for infor-
nation whether the land to be taken
belongs to the citizens in those two
blocks or whether it belongs to the
District
Both Chairman Norton and Repre-
sentative Palmisano of Maryland were
out of town today, so Representative
Patman Of Texas presided.
Evening star., 1932-05-25
CONSTITUTION CALLED
MENACE TO AVIATION

Warning that the masts of the U. s.
S. Constitution, moored alongside a
wharf at the navy yard, constitute an
obstruction to aviation was issued TODAY
by the Navy photographic Office.
The height of the masts of the his
toric frigate above water level was
placed by the Office at ITO feet for the
foremast, 1877 feet for the mainmast and
152 feet for the mizzenmast.
Two 300-foot radio towers, located
to the north and to the east of the
Constitution, are being reduced to a
height of 100 feet.
During the remainder of the Consti-
tution's stay at the navy yard fixed red
obstruction lights will be displayed at
each of her mastheads.
Evening star., 1932-05-25
BUZZARDS POINT BILL
UP THIS AFTERNOON
Nomination of Gen. Patrick to
Utilities Commission Also Be-
fore Senate Committee.

The nomination Of Gen. Mason M
Patrick for reappointment as a member
of the Public Utilities Commission, and
two bills relating to the Buzzards Point
development are to be taken up by the
Senate District Committee this after
noon
Although policies of the utilities COM
mission, of which Gen. Patrick is chair
man, have been opposed at the House
end of the Capitol at this session, the
Senate Committee has received no pro-
tests against the pending reappointment
of Gen. Patrick, and present indications
point to his confirmation.
One of the Buzzards Point bills is to
authorize extension of railroad spur
into that section and the other is to
authorize closing of certain streets at
the site selected by the Potomac Elec-
trio Power Co. for new power plant.
Evening star., 1932-05-25
STATE FLOATS PLANNED
FOR FLAG DAY PARADE
155th Anniversary of Adoption of
Stars and Stripes to Be OBJ
served June IA.

Floats depicting events and charac-
teristics of the various States will be
included in the Flag day parade here
June IA, according to the District
George Washington Bicentennial Com
mission, which is sponsoring the event.
The occasion is the anniversary of
the adoption of the Stars and Stripes
as the national standard by the Con-
tinental Congress 155 years ago, and
virtually every State society with rep
resentation in the District is planning
to participate in the parade.
1t is expected that President Hoover,
members of his cabinet, the diplomatic
corps and members of Congress will
review the procession as it marches on
Constitution avenue, Seventeenth street
and Pennsylvania avenue to the east
plaza of the Capitol
Evening star., 1932-05-25
SPRING FLOWER EXHIBIT
WILL OPEN TOMORROW
Burleith Garden Club Will Hold
Third Show at Mount Tabor
Church for Two Days.

Plans have been completed for the
third exhibition of Spring flowers spon-
sored tomorrow and Friday at Mount
Wisconsin avenue, by the Burleith Gar
den Club. Nine classes have been ar
ranged, Towering shrubs and vines.
perenials, iris, peonies, roses, hybrid
perpetuals, tea or hybrid tea, ANY
flower" and flower arrangement.
Judges will be DR.. Earl B. White of
Kensington, Nd; Mrs. Milton B. Payne
of Bancroft, Va, and Aubrey B. Carter
OF Chevy Chase, Md. Mrs. Gertrude
Moser is president of the club. The
show will be open between 7:30 and 9
pm. tomorrow and 2 and 8 pm. Friday.
Evening star., 1932-05-25
ROBBED SECOND TIME
Coal Dealers Lose $500 to Thieves
Who Broke Safe.

For the second time within the last
few months, the Office of Fadaley & Co.,
wholesale coal dealers, 160 M street
northeast, was visited last night by safe
robbers, who escaped with approxi-
mately 1920. The robbery was discov-
cred this morning.
The last time thieves visited the of.
flee they pried iron bars and forced
the window. Their loot that time also
totaled about $780,
The door of the safe. kept on the
second floor. was battered off. On their
last visit the robbers hammered OF the
door of . larger strong box.
Evening star., 1932-05-25
SUMMER BAND CONCERT SEASON
OPENS JUNE 2 IN DORIC TEMPLE
District War Memorial Be Scene of First of Seasons
Programs, With Marine Band Playing.

dent Hoover before a distinguished
group of Government officials, diplo-
mats and prominent Washingtonians.
The Marine Band, under the leader
ship of Capt. Taylor Branson, held
practice in the memorial yesterday
afternoon. The acoustics of the me-
mortal and of the surrounding grove
BranSon.
Next Thursdays concert will open the
regular season of concerts by the serv-
ice bands at the memorial, in the Syl-
van Theater, near the Washington
Monument, and in many of the smaller
parks of the Capital. They will continue
until next September.
Evening star., 1932-05-25
ESSAYISTS VISIT CITY

Sixty high school students from Ohio,
winners in a Statewide essay contest
on George Washington conducted under
auspices of the United States Bicenten-
NAL Commission, arrived in the Capital
today on a sightseeing tour OF the
city and the historic spots in the sur
rounding country. They are to be
greeted by President Hoover at the
White House tomorrow.
Evening star., 1932-05-25

The Capitals Summer band concert
season will be inaugurated Thursday,
June 2, at 1880 pm, by the first con-
cert in the new Doric temple dedicated
last Armistice day as the Districts
World War memorial.
The Marine Band, which helped dedi-
cate the temple, will give the first con-
cert.
The Army and Navy Bands as well
as the Marine organization will play
periodically during the Summer at the
memorial, it was announced today by
Lieut.. F. B. Butler, assistant director Of
public buildings and public parks.
The temple was dedicated by Presi-
Evening star., 1932-05-25
DR.. SIMON TO SPEAK

Rabbi Abram Simon will deliver a
Decoration day address on THE Mean
ing OF Our Kaddish" before the Wash
ington Hebrew Congregation Friday at
8 pm. The annual Decoration day serv-
ices will be held in the King -Blout me-
mortal Sunday at pm.
Evening star., 1932-05-25

Alvah Strong, Mrs T. Dewitt Talmade,
Mrs. Anson G. McCook, Mrs. Frank
Mondell, Mrs Robert E. Lee, Mrs.
James Dudley Morgan, Mrs. Henry Par
sons Erwin, Mrs. Percy E. Quinn, Miss
Laura Harlan, Miss Mabel Boardman,
Miss Aline Solomon, Mrs. Giles ScoSs
Rafter, Mrs John j. O'Connor. Mrs.
Archibold Hopkins, Mrs Stephen B.
Elkins, Mrs Virginia White Speel, Mrs.
Richard Hoxie, Mrs. E. A. Hartman,
Mrs. william Fitch Kelley, Mrs Samuel
Herrick, Mrs. William Adams Slade and
Mrs. Victor Kaufman.
Evening star., 1932-05-25
Carnival Is Planned.

Final arrangements will be made at
a meeting tonight for st. Gabriels
Carnival, to open at Grant Circle on
Memorial day, May 30. The meeting,
to be held in the school hall at Illinois
avenue and Webster street, will be pre-
sided over by James Gessford, chairman
of arrangements.
Evening star., 1932-05-25

lnRtOH mOSC mONSrn Ofhce STRUCTURE,
is nearing completion at Eighteenth and
E streets Barring unforeseen delays,
American Red Cross officials expect to
start moving in about July l and an
ticipate the transfer will take about
week The personnel that will occupy
the new building is now housed in the
temporary wartime structure at Eight
eenth and D streets.
The new building. for which Congress
appropriated S350,000 and the balance
was contributed by the American Red
Cross from its accrued funds, is a
five-story edifice, with marble facing.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-12-19
Anchorage Steps Ahead.
Anchorage Tim'as.0

Confidence and good cheer ring clear in reso- lutions of the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce to step forward Sponsoring several progressive move ments at the meeting Friday night they went on record in way to give heart to every resident and to command the fullest admiration in the eyes and of the world
 No one ever got anywhere without making up his mind and rasolutey determining to go ahead. This very thing the public spirited and represen- tative business men of the community did at that meetng-the largest and keenest of any held in the city for many a day.
 Taking up as they did the fight for many public improvements which are vital to the pro- gress of the community, the Chamber practically serves notice that the people of Anchorage stand on the firm conviction that this country is on the verge of better things And they are right.
 Anchorage never had better outlook than today. Being already the center of investment of millions of dollars on the part of the American Govern ment, in the way of the Alaska Railroad and the main base of the United States Signal Service for all of Alaska she has in these institutions suffi cient of themselves to assure a future. And added to these no less than ten major contributing factors in making her an enduring fixture, namely the aviation center and natural naval and land plane base of coastal Alaska center of the big area of Alaska trade and travel base and entry port for the great Kuskokwim Valley; base for the Willow Creek gold quartz district most promising of all gold camps of the North; base of the Alaskan coal fields largest of the kind on the continent; salmon canning placer mining, farming and fur trading center of Southwestern Alaska the operating center of the year-round rail route serving the rich gold fields of Interior Alaska and the wholesale well retail trade base of this vast area
 And the best of it all is that Anchorage has been going ahead with many of these big affairs the last year and is right in most active rather than passive condition on the whole.
 The city does not know what bread line is and will not know Her strength will increase and she will gather momentum in proportion to her confidence and resolution and the expression of her faith in her advantages
 Anchorage has great background and a great future-and in all honesty invite the world to come and grow up with the country and share the benefits coming to her with the steadily rising tide
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-12-19
THE PIONEERS CHRISTMAS FUND.

For a dozen years more w. D. Gross, pro- prietor and manager of the Coliseum Theatres in Southeast Alaska has annually sponsored the col lection of Christmas fund for the inhabitants of the Pioneers Home at Stka. In the beginning nearly all of the money subscribed came from Gas tineau Channel Later Ketchikan Petersburg, Wran- gell Skagway Sitka and other Alaska towns became contributors and for the last several years Seattle and other points in the States have subscribed through the Alaska Weekly.
 MT. Gross who has been making canvass of Juneau in behalf of the fund, says people are giving lberally this year Many people he says are ln- creasng their donations Reports from other places MT Gross says, are favorable. He expects the fund to be equal to the funds of other years
 This money is given directly and individually to the old pioneers to spend just as they wish to do it. It gives them pocket money of their own for such use as they see fit to make of it. It has been years and for that reason, response to the cam paign each year has been more spontaneous ana general than the year before.
 This is a very worthy Christmas feature in Alaska and one to which people ought to contribute The gift ought to be subscribed to by everyone ac- cording to his means. It is not meant to be a heavy drain on any ones Christmas expenditures, and if all will give a considerable sum might be realized without hurting any
 Mr. Gross is entitled to the thanks of all Alaskans for undertaking this thoughtful yearly task of mak- ing the Christmas Season bright spot in the lives of the residents of the Sitka institution.
 MT Gross expects to close the lists Thursday of this week That will give everyone an oppor- tunity to get his the honor roll
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-12-19
PRESIDENTS TENURE.


 When the Republican nominee for Governor of New York advocated in a political speech that the term of the President of the United States be heightened to years he was merely reiterat- ing proposal heard during the debates on the tenure of the Presidency in the Constitution Con- vention of l787.
 The founding fathers far from being oi opinion the subject. In fact there were nearly as many different opinions as there were delegates.
 Hamilton advocated a life tenure but had no seconds This plan criticized tending toward monarchy. Other suggested tenures ranged all the way from two to 20 years.
 Prolonged and heated debates terminated in an agreement on tenure of seven years with pro- vision that no President should succeed himself. On reconsideration the convention decided on four year term with restrictions as to succession.
 Every Presidential campaign occurring during some social economic political crisis has resur- rected the early proposals for longer term, which would allow an Administration more time for carry ing out it's program. Never, however, has the plan attained the proportions of movement so the four year term still stands, amended only by the two term tradition.
 Perhaps what those who advocate change really
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-12-19
TIME TO REMAIN CALM.

The cooperation between Senators and Repre- sentatives in Congress and the Executive branch of the Government not to express bitterness toward France and the other countries that repudiated the payment of debts due the United States Decem- Der Is is commendable. There are statesmen in each of the defaulting countries who wish to pay and believe they ought to pay. Let them have time to present the to their respective peoples. Perhaps there will be change in sentiment among them The warm praise that is being bestowed on Great Britain and the other countries that have paid ought to have influence in persuading others to the situation in it's true colors.
 Premier Herriot of France who, with his whole follow his recommendation to pay, continues to re- fuse to undertake the task of forming Cabinet. He will not do so he says, until the money to pay the United States is forthcoming. It would be un- fair to condemn France without qualifications when have such friends he among Frenchmen
 In the meantime, Americans ought to remain calm display of bitterness or temper could help not at all and it is possible that it would be very hurtful
 Dispatches today say the French able to form Government Sunday and its first act was to notify the U. s. Government that it would nego tiate in the premises in such manner as to preserve friendship.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-12-19
Al Smith of New York.
(New York World-Telegram.)

(NeW York World-Telegram)
 When Alfred E. Smith stood before the audience at Town Hall night before and led the singing of The Sidewalks of New York and The Bow cry" he villager. It was like any other party in a town hall. And when Al Smith sang New York City came together little closer.
 In any town, or even small city there are town characters ranging all the way up to the bank president the United States Senator. These characters belong to the town first, and usually completely. New York City has plenty of such men and women, but most of them like people travelling a train. They not rooted here. When elections come they take part. When catastrophe comes, in the form of a great unem- ployment blight they do not figure in the relief of this very much citizens of town.
 New York, however badly needs figures of dis tinction who will locaze New York for New York CTS, creating personal warmth for the parochial spirit which people feel strongly individuals but not strongly members of village of seven millions Alfred E. Smith leadirg "sng" at Town Hall, tramping the sidewalks of Greenwich Village looking for contributions to unemployment relief helping head the unempoyment relief ac- tivities, being citizen, mellowing and growing old as in chair upon his sidewalks of New York in the city's front yard-from the look of things this warm and salty character who began in New York and never wandered far in the flesh but spread out widely in personality and influence is back with for good, giving all his time to being citizen of New York New York City would be better place to live in and better place for children to grow up in if there more dis tnguished and leading citizens who were pleased to be parochial.
 We salute Alfred E. Smith, leading citizen, town character.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-12-19
"A PATH T@PARAD|SEl
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SYNOPSIS: Two major dis covcries have enlivened Gives day. The position secured for him by Santa turns cut to be in the employ of her former husband, Dicky Oak, whom Give dislikes intensely. And the firm of Cross and Cleas- by. whose failure threw Give out of work, is again afloat. He tells Santa that he cannot work for his predecessor, and santa, angry, runs out of the apartment.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-12-19

There is balm in Giliad The Department of the Interior has authorized the restoration Of passenger rates the Alaska Railroad to six cents mile, down from the ten cents that have pre- vailed for sometime and the restoration of old freight rates wherever the General Manager of the railroad thinks the higher rates are retarding de- velopment That will help lot in the railroad dis trict and the Interior, and when section is helped all sections win.