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Evening star., 1932-09-08
INQUEST SET TODAY
IN PAUL BERN CASE
Brother Confers With Widow.
Actress Excused From
Testifying.
By the Associated Press.

b. the Associated Press.
LOS ANGELES, September g.
A conference between Jean Harlow,
platinum blonde screen actress, and
Henry Bern, New Rochelle, N. Y, ended
at l am, today without a statement
concerning the apparent suicide of Paul
Bern, husband of the actress and broth
er of Henry.
Bern, who arrived by airplane late
last night after dash across the con-
tinent, said there would be statement
soon enough" He expressed a desire
to confer first with relatives.
From the airport Bern went directly
to the home of Miss Harlow. Their con-
ference was unattended by any other
relatives, friends or police officers who
have been investigating the death of the
42-year-old film executive, who was
wound in his head, discharged pistol
in his hand and nearby a note signed
Paul" addressed to Dearest dear"
and confessing 'frightful wrong"
Brother Studies Records.
Bern was given medical and police
records of the case, together with per-
sonal effects of his dead brother. before
leaving the conference. He said he
wished to study the records.
1T Is my wish to confer with relatives
here and in New York before agreeing
to statement Of any kind" Bern said.
Il am simply man come to the fu-
neral Of his brother. There will be a
statement made soon enough. want
no secrecy yelling the matter of my
that way in life. wish to do as he
would have done. He never had secrets
from any one"
Bern was to be one Of the witnesses
at the inquest scheduled to be held
later today. Miss Harlow, who mar
ried the film executive two months ago,
was subpoenaed, but, on the report of
her physician that she was in no con-
dition to attend, was excused by Cor
oner Frank A. Nance.
Other Witnesses Called.
Other witnesses will include Marino
Bello, Miss Harlow's stepfather; Irving
Thalberg. studio official; John Car
michael and his wife, Winifred do
mestic help of Paul Bern; Clifton
Harold Garrison, Bern's chauffeur;
Blanche Williams, Miss Harlow's maid
M. E. Greenwood, studio executive, and
police.
Studio officials said they expect the
findings of Autopsy Surgeon Frank
Webb to remove all mystery surround
ing the death. They stated the physical
condition of Bern was an all-impor-
tant factor in the tragedy.
In long-distance telephone con-
versation with Louis B. Mayer, head
of the studio where both Bern and
Miss Harlow worked, DR.. Edward B.
Jones, Bern's personal physician, said
he understood the motive"
ut is not a matter that I can dis
cuss publicly" DIR. Jones, who is in
Honolulu, told Mayer But I am re-
turning to Los Angeles at once, arriv-
ing there September l3, and I shall
be glad to give whatever information
I have to the proper authorities"
Another Woman in Life.
The autopsy report showed Bern was
free of disease, but that his physical
handicap was one that would prevent
a happy marriage. His brother said
Bern, although a bachelor until he
CONTINUED on Page 2, Column -
Evening star., 1932-09-08
CAPITAL TRACTION
TO OMIT DIVIDEND
Directors Lay Action to Further
Shrinkage in Street Car Com
pany's Earnings.

Directors Of the Capital Traction Co.,
at their regular monthly meeting to-
day, voted to omit the quarterly div-
dend payable on the company's stock on
October 1. Continued shrinkage in the
street car company's earnings was given
as the reason for the action.
The company reported a deficit of
$15,495.95 in August. compared with a
deficit Of SIT 7,408.03 in August, 1881.
Evening star., 1932-09-08
HURLEY MAY BEGIN
TRIP WEST TONIGHT
Will Attend Legion Conven-
ton, but Not as Admins
tration Spokesman.

Secretary of War Hurley, who is be-
ing sent out by the Republican National
Committee to invade debatable territory
in the Northwest, outlined to President
Hoover today the speech he is to make
at Huron, S. OAK, September IA, on
his way back from the American Legion
Convention in Portland. Greg.
Hurley informed the President he
would leave either tonight or tomor-
row by private airplane for Tulsa, Okla,
en- route to Portland to attend the ma
tional convention Of the Legion in
Portland next week. He discussed poll
tics generally. along with departmental
matters, but refused to divulge any de-
tails of his conference with the
President
Recent reports that the Secretary was
to give at the Portland convention the
administrations side of the expulsion
OF bonus marchers from Washington
led to statement from the White
House that the War Secretary would
not act as spokesman for the admin
istration. He is attending as a men,
official, it was said.
While refraining from a denial that
he would address the convention, Hur-
ley said after his conference at the
White House, that he had been invited
as an honor guest and thus far has
received no invitation to be a speaker.
1t was generally expected, however, that
he would be called upon to address the
convention.
White House officials unoficially are
keeping in close touch with the meet
ings of State conventions of the Legion,
majority of which have indorsed the
demand for immediate payment of cash
bonus to veterans. Others have de-
nounced the use of Army troops in fore
ing the evacuation Of bonus marchers
from Washington.
That the Legion convention at Port
land would demand payment of the
bonus is regarded even at the White
House as foregone conclusion.
Evening star., 1932-09-08
H. 6. SHOWS SWEEPING GAINS
IN WEEKS WHOLESALE PRICES
Commodity Index and Reports From Abroad Are
Encouragipg Says Dr. Klein.

precarious step we can undertake. We
must go up step by step and leave the
elevators alone"
DR.. Klein attributes the strengthening
of commodity prices to a general manu-
featuring stock repletion. The favorable
trend in food prices is going to be the
greatest Of aids in getting manufactur-
ing going, he said.
He pointed out that the department
during the last few days had under
taken a survey of business conditions
in 1000 representative industrial plants
located along the Atlantic seaboard and
had found employment had increased
II per cent in August over July and
pay roll earnings were up "a per cent.
DR.. Klein termed the spreading OF
work in order to increase buying power
as the most important need in the
country today. Jobs must be secured
CONTINUED on Page 2. Column a..
Evening star., 1932-09-08

Widespread increases in wholesale
commodity prices in the United States,
together with actual trade gains or
firming Of conditions in some foreign
countries, were noted today by the
Commerce Department.
Price data supplied the department
showed a gain of 18 per cent in the
price index during last week. This in
crease made the gain since May %
approximately . per cent.
This trend is certainly encourag-
ing" commented DR.. julius Klein. As
sistant Secretary Of Commerce who
returned to his ofhce today after an
extensive Eastern trip. But" he eau
toned, I'VE must bear mind accel-
Grated convalescence win be the most
Evening star., 1932-09-08
BY the Associated Press.


VATICAN CITY, September 8.-Msgr.
Francis j. Spellman of Whitman, Mass,
only American prelate at the Vatican,
was consecrated Auxiliary Bishop of
Boston at st. Peters today by Cardinal
Eugenio Pacelli, papal secretary of state.
1t was the first time an American
bishop ever has been consecrated in the
great basilica which is the center of the
Catholic faith throughout the world.
The brilliant ceremony was attended
by hundreds of Americans and Italians
and distinguished ecclesiastics of the
church.
Msgr. Spellman, who still is remem-
bered in Whitman as the pleasant, busy
boy who used to take orders on his
fathers grocery wagon on Saturdays a
few years 10. has been the voice of
Pope Plus @ many millions Of people
throughout the world since the Pontif1's
Evening star., 1932-09-08
MCKEE SPEAKS HIS MIND.
Mayor Gets Along Readily With Press
on Civic Issues.
BY WALTER TRUMBULL.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK, September 8.-Joseph
v. Mckee, mayor of New York, is a
man who will not let YOU put words in
his mouth He knows exactly what he
wishes to say and says it in rather a
low, pleasant voice, clearly and
deliberately. His words are well chosen,
his enunciation that of the student,
and he completes his sentences.
II certainly have philosophy of
life," he says, "but it is bit difficult
to express 1t tangibly or tersely. made
my own way, you know. I have worked
hard, but I do not believe in making
life all work. I play golf and I used
to play tennis. My taste in sports is
rather catholic. I like to watch foot
ball and I always have been interested
in ice hockey.
II played base ball on my class team
at Fordham, and even now sometimes
get into vacant-lot game with small
boys. Good boxing bouts interest me,
but I don't care for some of the things
about professional boxing"
Has Winning Smile.
The present head Of Americas largest
city is compactly built man of not
AAlOAC tAAuAA ofSAo6C 2lCA5AAt, WAtAA Aat1lSA
square, intelligent face. fine profile,
and thick, dark auburn hair. His teeth
are white and strong. his mouth firm
and wide and, when he smiles, there Is
decided dimple in his left cheek. He
has a warming smile.
II do not believe there ever was such
an opportunity for youth in this coun-
try as right now," Mayor Mckee went
on. THE times may call for a little
more than usual courage and persist
ence, but boys opportunities are lin
itless. 1t is true that he must get some
Of the breaks, but the main essentials
to success are industry. ability and
character. If a boy has those, you can't
stop him."
When listening, or in a contempla-
tive mood, Mr.. Mckee has a habit of
jingling a couple of coins together but
when he becomes intent he puts the
Continued on Page 2, Column 81
Evening star., 1932-09-08
AMERICAN CONSECRATED BISHOP
AT RITES IN ST. PETERS BASILICA
Msgr Francis j. Spellman First Preate From u S. to Be
Elevated at Seat of Church.

radio broadcasts began. 1t is he who
put the holy fathers words into English
for the English-speaking world.
Back home in Whitman as a boy
Bishop Spellman used to divide his time
when not working for his father be-
tween being a crack shortstop and
brilliant Latin student.
He was graduated from Fordham Uni
versity in 1911. He received his doctors
degree here in 1916. In 1925 he was
appointed by the Pope to his present
position at the Vatican.
A year ago he was Pope Plus agent
in carrying out of Fascist Italy the
papal encyclical that dealt with
Fascism and which was transmitted to
the United States from London and
Paris.
One Of the new bishops prides has
been his reputation as the best horse
shoe pitcher in his home town,
Evening star., 1932-09-08
FOUR BOYS RESCUED
AFTER NIGHT ON BAY
Fishing Trip in 45-Foot Cruiser
Comes to Grief When Rough
Water Takes Rudder.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
BALTIMORE, September 8-Three
18-year-old Cleveland youths and their
host, a Baltimore boy of 16,, were res
cued early today from the Chesapeake
Bay after being tossed about all night
in their rudderless craft.
The boys were James Fisher, Wool
ford Beck and Antoine Kinkopf, all of
Cleveland, and Larry Van Dusen OF
Baltimore.
They set out yesterday on fishing
expedition on a 45-foot cruiser belong
ing to Van Dusen's father, Charles A.
Van Dusen. When the rudder became
disabled in the rough water they tried
frantically to repair it without success.
Night fell and they anchored their
boat. in the meantime starting blinker
light at the masthead. No vessels spied
the light until early today when the
steamer City of Norfolk came by and
took them aboard
Evening star., 1932-09-08
UNFAIR LEGION CRITICS HIT.
Stevens to Seek Action in Courts to
Curb Them.

PORTLAND, Oreg., September 8
P).-Henry L. Stevens, jr., national
commander of the American Legion,
said today he would recommend to the
National Legion Convention opening
here Monday, action in courts, If neces-
sary, against unfair opponents and
critics" of the organization.
The national commander said he also
will recommend changing the ccnstitu-
tion and bylaws to provide for sun
mary and disciplinary action" against
critics of the organization who have
infiltrated themselves into places of
leadership and office in the Legion"
These recommendations, Stevens said,
will be contained in his report, which
also will show that membership this
year exceeded the quota assigned and
the 1880 total, but "* is below
the high mark made last year, when
l 1,053, 600 members paid dues. some 80 900
Continued on Page 2, Column g.
Evening star., 1932-09-08
Mail Pilot Wakes
City in Fire Peril,
looming Near Roof
Criticism Turned to Praise
When Cause of Night
Stunt Is Learned.
By the Associated Press.


RICHMOND, Va, September g.
Criticisms of an unidentified airplane
pilot who awakened West End residents
by doing power dives in proximity to
their roofs Tuesday night turned to
praise today when it was learned that
the performer was Gene Brown, who
flies the night mail between Richmond
and Atlanta for Eastern Air Transport
and that he probably prevented dis
astrous fire.
A resident awakened by the roaring
engine and going to WINDOW to inves-
tigate, saw flames shooting from resi-
dence nearby and telephoned an alarm,
which resulted in the fire being eXtin-
guished with damage estimated at less
than $500.
Brown had taken off from Byrd Air
port at 1854 am. and as he was passing
over the city on his regular course he
discovered the fire and executed two
roaring dives to give the alarm.
Evening star., 1932-09-08
GATHER
FOREARM FARLEY
Only One Road Into Sioux
City Is Picketed Where
Strikers Repe|Ied Deputies.
BY the Associated Press.


SIOUX CITY, Iowa, September g.
One lone group of farmers today at
tempted to forestall shipping of farm
produce into Sioux City as Midwestern
Governors or their representatives be-
gan to gather for a conference to work
out an agricultural relief program.
These pickets maintained their
stronghold on highway rs where yester-
day they defied efforts of 100 deputy
sherlffs to dislodge them and turned
back train of 27 trucks.
Other farmers, however, turned their
attention to organization of parade
tomorrow-the date of the Governors
conference-as a demonstration against
low farm prices. Leaders declared there
would be between 5000 and 10000 par
ticipants and city officials made emer-
gency plans to accommodate a huge
throng and preserve order.
Gov. r. B. Olson =Confers.
Gov. F. B. Olson of Minnesota con-
ferred today with IL farm leaders OF
his State regarding Minnesota's part in
the conference preparatory to leaving
for SIOUX City.
Gov. Phillip F. La Toilette Of Wis
consin announced that Alvin c. Refs,
attorney and former counsel for the
State Department of Agriculture and
Markets, would probably represent him
at the meeting.
Gov. Shafer Of North Dakota was en-
route, as were representatives OF Gccs.
White Of Ohio, Murray Of Oklahoma
and Bryan of Nebraska.
Farmers of the Sioux City area, in
addition to their parade, will present a
program to the Governors which calls
for:
Demands of Farmers.
A moratorium of three years on Fed
eral seed and feed loans. =.
A moratorium of two years on all
real estate loans and an extension OF
the same length of time of the redemp-
ton period on mortgages already fore
closed.
A demand on the part Of the Gov
ernors that Congress take immediate
action to increase the amount Of money
| in circulation to the extent the price
level will be raised at least to that OF
! 1926 by some method embodying the
| principle of the Patman bill and by
Issuance of Government bonds.
At Des Moines 3 more of the IL men
| arrested in connection with picketing
activities near there August 20 were
released today by Justice Of the Peace
John S. Bell of Valley Junction. They
were E. w. Mickle. Edward Martin and
Douglas Wolford. Deputies were un-
able to swear they had actually seen
the men obstructing or attempting to
obstruct highway
Four others were released yesterday
and two held to the grand jury.
Evening star., 1932-09-08
FARLEY DISAPPOINTING.
Henderson Tells British Labor Critical
Situation Has Been Raised.

NEWCASTLE, England, September 8
P).-Disappointment and dissatisfac-
ton is widespread in England and other
countries over the meager results Of the
first six months of effort at the world
disarmament conference at Geneva,
Arthur Henderson, British labor leader
and president Of the arms conference,
told the Trades Union Congress here
today.
1t was Henderson's first public pro-
nouncement on disarmament since the
adjournment Of tho Geneva confer
ence He said he frankly confessed the
results were far from what he had
expected.
A critical situation was created. he
said, by Germany's demand for arms
equality. The suggestion was made
that Germany leave the conference, he
said, because it would now be impossible
tContinued on Page 3, Column D.
Evening star., 1932-09-08
$3.50 Reward Paid
Convict Who Aided
Capture of Slayers
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CLEVELAND, September ga
$3.50 reward for aiding in the
capture and conviction of the
Slayers of Policeman Carl Sher-
man today was awarded William
Shields, serving 24-year-sen-
tence for robbery in the Ohio
Penitentiary.
Shields, who received the larg-
est share Of the $4,000 reward
divided among six persons. re-
ported to police a conversation
he overheard the killers make in
1929.
Evening star., 1932-09-08
GOVERNOR is OUSTED
IN POLISH UPRISING
Krahelsi's Place in Polesia District
Taken by Biernacki, Severe
Former Prison Head.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Assoc lated Press.
BERLIN, September "a Tele-
graphen Union dispatch from Warsaw
today said Gov. Krahelsi of the Polesia
district will be replaced by Col. Kostek
Biernacki, Governor of Nowogrodek,
noted for his severe treatment of oppo-
sition parliamentarians when he Was
commander Of Brest Litovsk Prison.
Reports that the farmers in this area
were holding threatening demonstra-
tions were officially denied yesterday
The Telegraphen Union dispatch
said, however, the new Governor be-
lieved he would be able to suppress any
farm uprisingA
Evening star., 1932-09-08
200 Men Return to Work.

ST. THOMAS, Ontario, September
8 lP-More than 200 employees of the
Michigan Central Railway locomotive
shops were informed today that they
would go back to work on a five-day
week on Monday. They have been idle
for several weeks.
Evening star., 1932-09-08
STABBED WITH ICE PICK
Victim May Have Punctured Lung.
Assailant Is Sought,

James Mills, 20, colored. was under
treatment in Freedmen's Hospital today
for a stab wound received yesterday
during a fight in his home in the first
block of Patterson street northeast.
He gave police the name of his assail-
ant, who, he said, stabbed him in the
shoulder with an ice pick. Physicians
said his lung may be punctured.
Evening star., 1932-09-08
Bus Mishap Kills Seven.

TALCA, Chile, September 8 P-
Seven persons drowned yesterday after
a heavily laden bus skidded and fell
into a stream below the mountain road
to San Clemente. Four persons were
injured seriously.
Evening star., 1932-09-08
"MANIAC" BRANDS CHILD
Los Angeles Authorities Probe
Burning of GA" on 3-Year-Old.

Burnlng OF IA on 3 eaf-OId.
LOS ANGELES, September 8 P).-
Juvenile authorities today were in
vestigating the report of Mrs. H. j.
Hidalgo that her 3-year -old daughter
Dorothy was branded on the arm by
supposed maniac.
The child is under treatment at an
emergency hospital. Physicians said a
crude "a" surmounted by three wavy
lines, apparently had been burned into
the skin by acid or a hot wire. Mrs
Hidalgo said the child, playing in the
alley near their home, screamed.
When the mother reached the alley
she saw a figure darting around the
corner.
Evening star., 1932-09-08
England Draws Americans.

LONDON, September (P)-A cur
rent official report shows 1892 Ameri-
can tourists visited the United Kingdom
in July. Americans constituted more
than one-third of all the foreign tour
lists here during that month.
Evening star., 1932-09-08
eco OPERATION ONLY SOLUTION
Farm Board Head Speaks at New York
State Fair Dinner.

SYRACUSE, N. Y, September up.
-Co-operative marketing, in the opin-
ion of James C.. Stone, chairman OF
the Federal Farm Board. offers the only
permanent solution for the farmers
problems.
Addressing the annual farm dinner
at the New York State Fair last night,
Chairman Stone urged New York farm
Continued on Page 2, Column 81
Evening star., 1932-09-08
ROOSEVELT AT WEDDING

Governor Attends Marriage of His
Former Trooper Escort.
HYDE PARK, N. Y, September 8
R.-With Gov. Roosevelt as one of the
guests, Sergt. Earl Miller of the New
York State Troopers, former escort to
Mr.. Roosevelt, and Miss Ruth Taylor
Bellinger of Endicott, were married
here today. Rev. Ralph Thorn of the
Hyde Park Methodist Episcopal Church
was the minister for the ceremony.
Evening star., 1932-09-08
FORESEES WITHDRAWAL.
japanese Peer Says Toxic Will Quit
League IL Report Is Unfavorable.

MONTREAL September 8 (P.-
Inazo Nitobe, member of the Japanese
Continued on Page 4, Column 1)
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Radio Program, on Page d.
Evening star., 1932-09-08

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Evening star., 1932-09-08

tconIinued on Page 3, Column o.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-06
WARNER BANTER IN MAN
 ABOUT TOWN AND "YOUNG
 AMERICA" ON STRAND BILL

Man About Town" the Fox production in which Warner Bax- ter portrays the role of a lover involved in the international in- trigue of the nations capital, comes to the Strand theater to-day to remain for days.
 The story deals with the friend- ship of two men, the ties of which are broken when woman comes into their lives. It leads to jeal- ousy, hatred, romance and tragedy, but, in the end, the men again become friends and both defend the woman when she becomes in- volved in a murder. The action is said to maintain the spirit of the national capital with a tempo that is swift and sensational.
 Karen Morley, recently a sensa- ton in "Scarface" and "Arsene Lupin," portrays the leading fem mine role. Other favorites in the cast are Conway Tearle, Lillian Bond, Leni Stengel, Alan Mow- bray, Lawrence Grand and Halli- well Hobbes.
 The companion feature is Young America" with Spencer Tracy and Ralph Bellamy adapted from the successful play by Fred erick Ballard. This is another of the delightful double feature pro- grams the Strand is presenting at price of admission within the reach of all. Changes of program, under the new summer policy at tho Strand, are made every Sunday, Wednesday and Friday.