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Evening star., 1932-08-03
SERVICE OF B. E. F.
IN WAR Is DOUBTED
Hoover Reveals Federal Officials
Believe Less Than Half of Bonus
Men Really Were Enlisted.
BY the Associated Press.


BOSTON, August 3.-The Crosscup
Pishon Post. one Of the largest posts
Of the American Legion in New Eng
land, today announced. receipt Of a let
ter from President Hoover pointing to
opinions that less than half of the
bonus army ever served under the
American flag.
About the same time the Announce
ment was made, State Representative
William c. Dolan of Boston sent let
tiers to the American Red Cross at
Washington and to Mayor Curley ask
ing that assistance be given the bonus
army quartered at jamestown, Pa.
The letter from the President read:
II would be glad If the veterans
throughout the country could know the
character of the men claiming to be
their representatives who have been
In Washington since the adjournment
of Congress. 1t is the impression of
our Government services that less than
half of them ever served under the
American flag"
The letter was in response to q
telegram sent the President by the
post commencing him for preserving
order during the recent disturbance at
Washington.
Evening star., 1932-08-03
ELECTION OF BONUS
MARCHERS SCORED
Southern Vice Commander
Tells Legionnaires "Some-
body Lost His Head"
a stafr Correspondent of The Star.

By a STAFF Correspondent Of The Star.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, August 3.-De-
claring that Somebody In Washington
lost his head during the bonus dis
turbance," Forrest G, Cooper, South
ern vice commander of the American
Legion, criticized the attitude taken by
Government officials in the election Of
bonus marchers from Washington
camps at the second days session of
State American Legion Convention
here yesterday.
Members Of the bonus army were
alluded to as Lobbyists" by Comdr.
Cooper. "Other lobbyists can go to
Washington and be feted." he said.
Urges Reconstruction Council.
The formation of national council
OF reconstruction to serve both veterans
and others was urged by Cooper. This
council would function along lines Of
the National Council Of Defense dur
ing the war days, he said.
Stating that the whole question OF
veterans benefits merits the conS1dera-
ton of the Legion, Brig. Gen. Frank
B. Hines administrator Of veterans
affairs, informed the convention that
at the present rate World War veterans
would cost the Government between
$50, 100000 and $90,000,000.
Malone Urges Defense.
In a stirring address, Maj Gen. Paul
B. Malone, commander of the Sd Corps
Area, urged the maintenance of
strong national defense as the best
means for promoting world peace. The
history of the United States as lead
ing military nation since the days of
the American Revolution was traced by
Gen. Malone
The inspiring influence and helpful
aid of the American Legion Auxiliary.
Department of Virginia, was praised by
DR.. Adam T. Finch, department COM
mander, in an address before the aux
iliary convention yesterday. Robert w.
Tolson, assistant chairman of the Ma
tional Rehabilitation Committee, also
spoke before the auxiliary body.
French Woman HOnored.
Mrs Robert K. Carter of Richmond,
Va, a French-born war bride, was
elected chapeau of the Virginia Eight
and Forty Society at its session today.
Other officers elected were Deni-
Alexandria and Mrs. w. P. William of
Brookneal; caisSiere, Miss Hilda White,
Portsmouth; archiviste, Mrs. Wilbur
Scott, Clifton Forge; aumoniere, Mrs.
e. T. Stoner, Richmond, surinten-
dante, Mrs. C. H. Mckinney, Harrison
burg; concierge, Mrs. G. B. Persinger,
Clifton Forge. and pouvior national,
Miss Hilda White of Portsmouth.
The convention ends today with cleo
ton Of officers and selection of city
for the next years State sessions.
Evening star., 1932-08-03

in your command for the willing, eff
metropolitan police assisted and CO.
operated with the Federal troops under
my command during the recent action
against the So-called bonus marchers.
individually and collectively they
co-operated to the fullest extent. They
tried to and in most cases anticipated
our wishes, and when this was impoS-
Sible reported for instructions as to how
they could assist. They did their work
cheerfully and intelligently and are de-
serving of the highest praise.
IT hope you will make known to the
entire force my appreciation Of their
splendid work"
A coroner's jury yesterday exonerated
wounded two veterans during Thurs
days rioting
The officers cleared are George Shi-
nault and Miles Znamenacek. Shi-
nault killed William Hushka of Chicago.
while Znamenacek fatally wounded Eric
Carlson of Oakland, Calf.
The verdict of the jurors said the
policemen fired in defense of their own
lives and in the performance of their
duty"
Superintendent of Police Glassford
testified that in his opinion the resort
to firearms was perfectly juStif1able"
under the circumstances.
Taking the stand, Znamenacek said
he fired to protect Shinault after being
roughly handled himself. He said he
was knocked down by the mob OF vet
Grams and struck on the back of the
head. This blow resulted in concus-
sion of the brain which kept the officer
in, hncnital several dQVS
Shinault declined to take the stand.
It was testified he killed Hushka while
the latter was charging him after he
had been knocked down by six or seven
other bonus marchers.
There was some testimony that one
of the bonus marcherS drew pistol
and fired at police, and this, as we'll as
other phases of the rioting, will be in
vestigated when the grand jury resumes
the inquiry started Monday.
Radical Suspects Released.
Just before the coroners verdict, Dis
trict Attorney Leo A. Rover ordered the
release of IA of the Is men arrested as
radicals in the roundup following the
bonus army's exodus. He ruled these
we're lawfully in the country, but all
were escorted to the District line by
police and secret service officials.
Havanes MacKloodian. At, OF Chi
cago, was held for further investigation
in connection with immigration laws,
but was released this morning.
When Rover reported in District Su-
preme Court this morning to Justice
James M. Proctor that the last OF the
is men had been released, David Leven-
son Of Philadelphia, representing the
International Labor Defense as counsel
for the men, protested he had not been
given opportunity to confer with his
clients and that he had no evidence
they had been freed.
Levenson insisted his clients had been
denied their constitutional rights.
Rover told the court that Mac
Kloodian during the World War was
deserter from the Army and, when ar
rested as an alien enemy, served part
Of his term and then was released.
Levenson told newspaper men he
would prepare and file as soon as pos
sible suit against those responsible for
'forcibly" removing his clients from the
District and would claim damages.
Evening star., 1932-08-03
FACING
FURTHER WAGE CUT
Ruling by Saunders Will Per-
NIT 10 Per Cent Reduction
for Treasurers.
Special Dispatch to The Star.


RICHMOND, Va, August 2-County
and city treasurers and commissioners
Of revenue will have still further re-
duction in their income under a ruling
of Attorney General Saunders, which
will permit a 10 per cent cut in the
appropriation Of the States share of
their salaries.
Under the present law treasurers and
commissioners Of revenue are on a
salary basis, the counties paying two
thirds Of the amount and the State
one-third. While the announcement
that the 10 per cent cut in expenses,
as ordered by the Governor recently,
would have to be made by all depart
ments and State institutions, there has
been no intimation until now that this
would apply to the salaries of treasurers
and commissioners of revenue.
Evening star., 1932-08-03
TRIBUTE PAID HUSHKA
BY 1900 EX-S0LDIERS
Meeting Held in Chicago Park and
Memorial Salute Given as
Rites Are Held Here.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, August 3.-William
Hushka of the B. &. F. was given a
memorial salute yesterday by 800 for
mer soldiers, who met in a West Side
park while the funeral services were
being held at Arlington National Gene
terry.
Representative Adolph ]. SABBATH was
the principal speaker. He told the
crowd, which stood with heads barred
while a gentle rain fell, that when
Congress reconveneS I shall demand
an honest and impartial investigation
by that body and not by a grand jury.
Congress" he said, will find out why
orders were issued to shoot down these
loyal and patriotic citizens. Justice will
be done"
A rife salute and taps were sounded
for Hushka, the former butcher, w:So
enlisted for Army service here.
Evening star., 1932-08-03
D|SGRUNTLED B. E.F.
PREPARES TO MOVE
Waters Statement to Dis
band Army in JOhnStoWn
Brings Confusion.
Continued From First Page.)

tCOnlulueu from flTSI FdSe.J
to stick together. criticizing the decision
not to build the proposed camp in
Maryland. He said If Waters would
turn the land over to him he would
porting the veterans back through
Maryland.
Fighting Disease.
Camp leaders continued efforts to
make the Johnstown stay as comfort
able as possible and at the same time
reduce the dangers of disease.
Following an inspection yesterday by
Maj. Coleman B. Mark, State sanitary
engineer, officers set to work carrying
out recommendations to reduce the
dangers of pestilence among the shabby
troops and their families at the park
camp.
Through efforts of Johnstown medical
men and business organizations, 1t was
announced that sufficient lumber Is as
sured to put the whole camp under
roof"
Shacks and shelters will be erected
on the big field to which the bonus
marchers fed after the disorders in
washington. Quarters will be arranged
first for the women and children.
Mark announced that mobile lab
oratory will be moved here and pre-
cautions will be taken against spread
of disease. A case of typhoid fever
found in the camp yesterday Spurred
efforts to bring sanitation.
A replevin action by the Government
IS believed certain as the result of the
refusal to turn over to United States
marshalS equipment identified as hav-
ing been stolen from the National
Guard in Washington.
A member of the camp was arrested
last night on charges of disorderly con-
duct. He was alleged to have thrown
stones during an argument over Com
munism.
Evening star., 1932-08-03
ALIMONY CUT BLOCKED

LOS ANGELES, August 8 CP.-A
petition of Jan Rubini, violinist, for a
reduction Of the $3.50 monthly alimony
he pays his former wife, Diane D'Aubrey,
for the support of their two children,
has been denied in Superior Court.
Rubini was accompanied to court by
his present wife, Adele Crane, an
actress, as is his former wife. He testi-
fled he lives in a $4,000 home and
spends 500 a month on clothes and
the same amount for entertainment,
but said it was necessary in his busi-
ness
Evening star., 1932-08-03
Distillery Official Suicide.

Ell PASO, Tex. August 3 (R).-Arthur
r. Hunter, 54 secretary Of the D. and
M. Distillery in Juarez, was found dead
in a hotel room yesterday. Coroner
M. v. Ward decided 1t was q case Of
suicide. A partly filled bottle Of poison
was found on the dresser. Relatives
said he had been despondent because
of i'll health.
Evening star., 1932-08-03
FIRE-PREVENTION GROUP
INTERRUPTED BY BLAZE
Chief Seizes Burning Waste Bas-
ket as Mayors Committee
in Cleveland Confers.

BY the Associated Press.
CLEVELAND, Ohio, August s.
While Mayor Ray Miller's Advisory
Committee on Rehabilitation of the
Fire Department was in session at the
City Hall yesterday smoke started curl
ing through a doorway leading into the
conference room.
Fire Chief James z. Granger hurdled
over chairs to grab flaming waste
basket and put it under hydrant. The
mayors secretary, it developed, had
lighted a cigarette and tossed away the
match.
Chief Granger returned presently to
assist in devising methods for keeping
fires out of Cleveland.
Evening star., 1932-08-03
CURTIS RETURNS HOME
AFTER TRIP TO COAST
Vice President Quits Train at
Dodge City to Cast Vote in
Kansas Primary.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
TOPEKA. Kans., August 3.-Vice
President Charles Curtis returned home
last night for a couple of weeks of Wis
iting with his home folk and to re-
ceiVe formal notification, August 18, of
his nomination by the Republicans for
another term.
He said he expected to start his cam
paign early In September"
Returning from Los Angeles, where he
opened the Olympics, the Vice Presi-
dent left his train at Dodge City to
cast his ballot in the Kansas primary
today.
Evening star., 1932-08-03

the advice of the State Health Depart
ment on the project, Gov. Ritchie as
Sured Comdr. Waters that the proposed
settlement would not comply with the
health and sanitary laws of the State,
and would involve a menace to the
health of the veterans, who might come
to the settlement, as well as to others
and, therefore, the State could not per-
nit the same"
Evening star., 1932-08-03
GAS DEATH HELD SUICIDE

Thomas Reed Jackson, &c, ended his
life late yesterday by inhaling illuminat-
ing gas in his apartment, at lila F
street northeast. The Fire Rescue Squad
and physician from Casualty Hospital
attempted to resuscitate the man, but
were unsuccessful. A certificate of
suicide was issued by DR.. A. Magruder
Macdonald, acting coroner.
jackson, whose body was discovered
by his wife. Mrs. Mary Jackson, when
she returned to the apartment after
work, was said to have been despondent
over his failure to obtain work
Evening star., 1932-08-03
BOTH PARTIES AWAIT
BORAH SPEECH TONIGHT
Address at Minneapolis Expected
to Clear Uncertainty on Stand
in Presidential Race.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
MINNEAPOLIS, August 3.-Political
leaders Of the Northwest and Nation
awaited with interest the address of
William z. Borah, Idaho Republican,
here tonight, with the possibility he
may clarity the stand he will take in
the coming presidential race.
Although the talk has been sched-
uled as mon political" several leaders Of
both Republican and Democratic fac
tions here thought possibly Senator
Borah may give some indication as to
his presidential choice
Evening star., 1932-08-03
VETERANS TO GET FUNDS
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
SANDY SPRING, Md, August g.
Approval of transferring all funds from
the Homecoming celebration Of vet
Grams held by the Norman Price Post
American Legion in Sandy Spring to
the County Council at Rockville was
given at a meeting held on Monday
evening.
The post approved the revision Of the
bylaws as announced in the COM
munity Council report.
Evening star., 1932-08-03
Makes Hole in One.

An unusual hole-in-one was made on
the seventeenth hole of the Rye Coun-
try Club, N. Y, which measures l08
yards Edward j. Morrissey hit house
so yards to the right of the green with
his tee shot. The ball caromed of, hit
the edge Of the green, bounced back
and rolled into the cup
Evening star., 1932-08-03
Nebraska Raises Goldfish.

Nebraska has gone into the goldfish
raising business. 1t began as novelty
at the State Fish Hatchery at Gretna
and has grown into $300-a-year bust-
ness Of growing goldfish for sale.
Evening star., 1932-08-03
Work Out Water Bills.

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio, August 3 P.-
Approximately 30 property owners have
paid their delinquent water bills here
with their own labor. Unable to col
lect the bills, the city provided work on
sewer project, paying property owners
regular labor rates.
Evening star., 1932-08-03

attainments and his close application
to duty resulted in an organization
second to none, which was called upon
for service of the highest order Of
training and competence.
The admiral's Washington residence
Is 1913 r street.
(Copyright 1920
Evening star., 1932-08-03

commander Of the
train and as COM
mander Of the base
defense port. To
this officers great
ability Is attrib-
uted the hig h
standard of eff
cheney which per-
Vaded the person.
mel of these two
branches of our
naval service. His
untiring efforts, his
- Y
Evening star., 1932-08-03
Districts Heroes
in the
World War
Compiled by Sergt. L. E. Jaeckel.

S recorded in the official citation,
William L. Rodgers, rear ad-
] miral, U. S. Navy, was awarded
a the Navy Cross for exceptionally
meritorious and distinguished
ices in position Of great response
Y in the line Of his profession. as
Evening star., 1932-08-03
80 Feed on Catfish.

A 75-pound catfish caught on trout
line in the Meramac River near st.
Louis provided dinner for so persons.
William Horst was the lucky fisherman.
The fish was more than four feet long.
Evening star., 1932-08-03

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The Washington times., 1932-11-08
Luray, New Market Plan
To Join in 16-Mile City

LURAY, Va, Nov. 9.-Citizens
of Luray and New Market are
much excited over prospects Of
one 16-mile long city being
formed by consolidating these
two towns. Civic organizations
of both are pressing the mer-
ger, and within a few years ex-
pect to effect the consolidation
and have one of the most pic
turesque cities in the State.
Luray is in Page county, and
New Market is in Shenandoah
county. Between them rise the
MasSanutten Mountains, 1000
feet high, and connecting them
is the Lee Highway which draws
hundreds of thousands Of Wis
itors to the two towns annually.
The new combined city would
have the Luray Caverns at its
east end, and the Endless Cav
The Washington times., 1932-11-08
EUangeline Booth Is
Firm Against
Repeal

Evangeline Booth, COM
mander-inchief of the Saliva
ton Army, again reiterates her
faith in prohibition and that
she will not surrender her ad-
vocacy to ANY underworld II
any country on this planet"
Writing for THE Signs of
the Times" national Advent
magazine which reached Ia
koma Park headquarters of the
church yesterday, she calls the
present prohibition fight the
supreme crisis in the history
Of the nation.
Miss Booth writes:
1--WE are told that the sa-
loon will be regulated. Why
not regulate the SpeakeaSy
here and now? / am for fight
ing the speak-easy without hav-
ing to fight the saloon as we'll"
The Washington times., 1932-11-08
VICTIM
DEN|ESHE' 'SRED.

Albert S. Perry, of the 1000
block of Pennsylvania Ave. N.
w, who was run down by a
motorcycle policeman in the dis
orders at the Capitol yesterday
declared today that he is not
a Communist.
Perry late yesterday went to
Major Ernest w. Brown, super
intendent of police, and re-
queSted that the motorcycle Of
ficer be reprimanded. He said
that many of his friends saw
him felled and have joshed him
considerably about being mis-
taken for a radical.
Perry said he goes through
the Capitol Plaza every day en-
route to the Congressional Lii
brary, and was on such a mission
yesterday when the disorders
began,
The Washington times., 1932-11-08
BRIDGE BIDDER
GAINS IN FAVOR

Incorrectly bid bridge, hands
are the source of much diSap-
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usually due to a lack of knowl-
edge on the part of the bidder.
Sometimes, of course, strategy
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But for the players who con-
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The Washington Times offers a
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the Washington bridge world.
This unique aid to bridge
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In conjunction with the bidder,
The Times has made arrange
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teachers, Lucille Claire Smith,
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The bidder is based on this Cul-
bertson system and Miss Smith
will give a demonstration of it
at each lesson.
The series of lessons will be
held at the Willard Hotel, the
next one at II o'clock, Thursday
morning, November 10.
The Washington times., 1932-11-08

erns at it's west end, and the
scenic mountains in between.
The Lee Highway would form
the Main Street of the envi-
stoned city, which would have
plenty of water power from
Smiths Greek, MaSsanutten Creek,
Shenandoah River, Mill Creek,
and HawkSbill Creek.
Homes, filling stations, and
roadside stands are rapidly spring
ing up on the highway joining
the two communities. Land is be-
coming more valuable between
them, and organizations of the
two places are cooperating more
and more. Consolidation is in the
air.
There might be complications,
since they are in different coun-
ties, but that point can be settled
later. Meanwhile, the idea of a
large, consolidated 16-mile-long
metropolis for Western Virginia
is fast gaining supporters,
The Washington times., 1932-11-08
VETS To UNITE
FOR RITES

The District department of the
Veterans of Foreign Wars last
night agreed to accept the invi-
tation Of the American Legion to
participate in Armistice Day cere.
monies but declined to parade.
The department pointed out
that it would not have time to
assemble posts and make other
preparations for the parade. 1t
will participate in exercises at
the Tomb Of the Unknown Sol
dier, however.
A delegation will also attend
services at the tomb of President
Wilson in Bethlehem Chapel at
Washington Cathedral,
The Washington times., 1932-11-08
JOINT MEETING

The executive committee Of the
Rockville Chamber of Commerce
meets with Morris Stern of the
better business committee of the
chamber, tomorrow night at 1880
o'clock, to discuss a definite plan
for boosting home products.
The Washington times., 1932-11-08
3 of. HOOUer Cabinet
Cast Votes bY Mail

Ten ballots for the Hoover
Curtis ticket were cast today by
the ten members of the Presi-
dents Cabinet.
Secretaries Stimson, Adams and
Chaplin voted by mail from Wash
ington. The remaining seven are
at their respective homes and
cast their votes in person.
Secretary of Labor Doak was
the voter living nearest to Wash
ington, casting his ballot at Liv'
ingston Heights, Va.
The Washington times., 1932-11-08
when you require a tonic

when you feel ''tired OUT E. "all
run down" -. sluggish" -. list
less" :. mo appetite" 1T is then
time to pause and consider what may
be the cause of this condition. If you
suspect an organic or functional
trouble of serious nature consult a
physician at once.
But If your vital organs are sound
and you have thru overwork, worry,
unbalanced diet, working conditions,
bad air." lack of proper exercise,
unconsciously reduced your vitality
The Washington times., 1932-11-08
DR.. SHEPARD TO SPEAK

DR.. William Thomas Shepard
will discuss "A New Eclectic
Philosophy at the meeting of the
Society for Philosophical Inquiry
at 4:45 this afternoon at the Ma
tional Museum new building,
room 43.
The Washington times., 1932-11-08

and resistance, then restore your
vital red-blo0d-cells and their hemo-
globin content so that your blood and
tissues may have the oxygen to puri-
fly and strengthen your body.
For decades S.SS. has been the
preferred tonic for restoring hemo-
globin to the red-cells Of the blood.
Start to rebuild now. You will sur.
prise yourself. SSS. is on sale at
all drug stores in two convenient
sizes-the larger is more economical
and is sufficient for a two weeks
treatment. OTbeSSS. Co
The Washington times., 1932-11-08

"If at first you don't succeed, try, try
again." An age-Old saying, but ever
true. II ycu haven't been able to To-
cate the apartment you want. read the
. WANT AID SECTION of this news
DaDeP,
The Washington times., 1932-11-08
ON CHURCH TOUR

Rev. F. C. Gilbert, head of
Jewish activities of the Seventh
Day Adventist churches, has be-
gun a two-months' tour of evan
geliSm through the West.
The Washington times., 1932-11-08
Baptist Historian
Heard at Convention

The Rev. S. G. Jordan, of Phil
adelphia, former corresponding
secretary of the Baptist Foreign
Mission Society and now historian
of the National Baptist Conven-
ton, addressed the local Baptist
Ministers Conference yesterday
at the Florida Avenue Baptist
Church. ..
DR.. Jordan is one of the oldest
executives of the convention.
Others who spoke were the Rev. II.
B. ColSton,, evangelist, and the
Rev. A. A. Lewis, president Of
the conference.
CIVITANS TO MEET TONIGHT
The CiYitan Club will meet to-
night at dinner at 6 o'clock at
the Lafayette Hotel.