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Evening star., 1932-10-21
v. c. I. j. CLOSES
CONVENTION HERE
Urges More Prohibition En-
forCement Authority for
Local Police Force.
Reafirming faith in prohibition and

Reafirming faith in prohibition and
urging larger enforcement powers for
the local police force, the Woman IS
Christian Temperance Union of the
District closed its fifty-eighth annual
convention yesterday with election OF
officers following a two-day session at
Columbia Heights Christian Church.
Mrs. Jennie Bailey Wadleigh was
elected president; Mrs. Anna Bailey
Winole and Mrs. James M. Doran, vice
presidents; Mrs. Marie N. Brinley and
Mrs. Josephine E. Peters, secretaries;
Mrs. William A. Smell, assistant record
ing secretary, and Mrs. Earrel c. Grain,
treasurer.
Sees Enforcement Gains.
In general recommendations the local
union pledged more Sacrificial work for
enforcement" and expressed the belief
that enforcement of prohibition is
steadily improving
The Attorney General and director OF
prohibition were commenced Tor en-
trusting enforcement only to those in
sympathy with prohibition and for their
effort to free enforcement from politics.
Congress was urged to enact leglsla-
may assume their full share in the
fight against liquor law violations in
the city" The recommendation insisted
that the public schools fulfill the law
in regard to scientific temperance IN
struction" and the Board of Education
was urged to furnish teachers and
school Libraries with the latest publ
cations" on the effect of alcohol ana
narcotics on the human system.
Assails Certain Movies.
The organization also attacked mo-
ton pictures which give the impress
sion that the drinking of intoxicating
liquors is attractive and fashionable. y
Parents and other patrons OF the cinema
were requested to protest to the theater
management whenever such scenes ap-
peared on their screens.
The convention, turning to world al
fairs. asked that 'arbitration be sub
stituted for the use of arms in settling
international disputes" and came out
in favor of adherence by the United
States to the World Court.
Evening star., 1932-10-21

In a recent month 8,501 900 tons of
coal were mined in Germany.
Evening star., 1932-10-21

Of black and brown calfskin
or Scotch grain, in medium
toe, straight-tip style. Also
black and brown calf, in mar
row toe, wing-tip, and me
dunn full toe, straight-tip
styles.
THE MEMS STORE, SECOND FLOOR.
Evening star., 1932-10-21
YEAR-'ROUND SLAUGHTER
OF TURKEYS PREDICTED
Crop One of Largest in q. S., With
Chicago Prices rs to 81
Cents a Pound.

BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, October 21.-The Amer
lean turkey faces gloomy outlook. Not
only is it one of the largest crops in the
Nations history, but poultry experts are
predicting that axes may fall on the
birds neck the whole year around.
The prediction is based on the large
crops and low prices, which range in
Chicago from Is to 81 cents pound.
Ten years ago malady attacked the
flockS all over the country. But since
then specialists developed new methods
CT handling the birds, and persons who
abandoned the business are back at
work. AS result heavy production in
creases in the Northwestern and Rocky
Mountain States and in New Jersey,
Maryland, Virginia, Texas and New
England are reported.
In a recent month 8,501, 900 tons Of
coal were mined in Germany.
Evening star., 1932-10-21
WINS SLANDER DAMAGES
FROM MEMBER OF HOUSE
Sheriff Awarded $4,000 in Suit
Growing Out of Charges Made
in Radio Speeches.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
PHILADELPHIA. October 21.-Sherif
Richard Weglein of Philadelphia was
awarded $4,000 damages last night by
jury which deliberated his suit for
s25 900 from Representative Benjamin
NJ. Colder on charges of slander and
libel.
The suit grew out of charges against
Weglein allegedly made by Colder in
radio speeches during his unsuccessful
campaign for denomination at the Re
publican primary last Spring. The
sheriff claimed Colder did ''irreparablc
damage" to his reputation by asserting
that Weglein permitted depositCrs to
put money in the bank of which he was
president although he knew it was in
solvent"
London is much interested, according
to the press, in the report that in
America are spats and money pockets
with Zipper faSteningS.
Evening star., 1932-10-21

tute, from which he received the John
Scott and Elliot Cresson medals some
years ago.
He recently was decorated by the King
of Norway, when he was made a COM
mander knight Of the Order Of Olav, He
had lived in this country 65 years.
Evening star., 1932-10-21

sional Foot Ball Co. for allegedly break
ing a contract.
Grange was served with papers We'd
nesday night when his Chicago Bears
defeated the Brooklyn Dodgers, 13 to o.
in an exhibition game here. 1t was the
first time he had been in the Federal
district since the judgment was awarded.
Evening star., 1932-10-21
"RED" GRANGE SUED
Ordered to Answer in Court to AL
legged Contract Breaking.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, october 81 CR-
Harold Red" Grange, the former Uni
versity of Illinois foot ball star, yester-
day was ordered by Federal Judge Sam
uel H. West to appear before a Federal
referee to answer to a Judgment for
S4760, plus interest from December
1925, awarded the Cleveland Profess
Evening star., 1932-10-21
NOTED ENGINEER DIES
Tinius Olsen Was Pioneer in Test
ing Machinery.

PHILADELPHIA, October II R.-
Tinius Olsen, internationally known en-
gineer and said to have been a pioneer
in the development Of testing machinery
in the United States, died here yes
terday. He was So, and the oldest liv-
ing life member of the Franklin Insti-
Evening star., 1932-10-21

Rival candidates for a vacancy on
the Martin, S. OAK, school board agreed
to withdraw and let the board appoint
new member, saving 1925, the cost OF
an election.
Evening star., 1932-10-21

For flying low over Whipsnade Zoo
and frightening the animals, Edwin
Freshfield, a Cambridge student, was
fined in court at Luton, England, re-
Gently.
Evening star., 1932-06-25
COLLEGE-TRAINED LEGISLATORS
ARE MOST SENSITIVE TO PAIN
Studies of Members of Congress Made by Anthropoigst
Through Use of Algometer

ton by rural constituencies. The i'm
nlication is. DR.. Macdonald said, that
country life tends to develop hardi-
hood to endure physical pain. Most
university men come from cities.
The height of the pain Threshold
the anthropologiSt says, reveals consld-
erable concerning the makeup OF the
individual because it depends almost
equally on three factors-the mental
appreciation of pain. the actual acute
ness of the sensory nerve enoings and
the state of the temporal muscle on
which the algometer readings are taken.
THE intellectual part Of the pain
sensation" DR.. Macdonald said, prob
ably depends mainly on the general idea
of disagreeable' formed from expert
ences in life" Generally speaking, he
believes, a high Threshold for disagree
able feeling is a valuable asset to the
politician, because it indicates high
resistance to disagreeable experiences
such as are common in political life.
Grouping the Congress members by
States, DR.. Macdonald finds consider
able differences in stature and esti-
mated brain weight for the different
sections Thus the members from Ken
lucky, Alabama, Tennessee and Missis-
sippi have brains averaging SIS ounces,
ounces more than those from the
North Central group of States, includ-
ing Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan
and Wisconsin. The former also are
slightly taller. The men from the Pa
cific Coast States have the smallest
brains, averaging 6 ounces below the
Southerners.
In strength. as tested by hand grip.
however, the Southerners are the weak
est and the Pacific Coast members
strongest.
Evening star., 1932-06-25
BY THOMAS r. HENRY.

Striking differences in the sensitive
ness" of members of the Senate ana
House are being revealed in expert
ments OF Dr. Arthur Macdonald, Wash
ington anthropologist
DR. Macdonald, who for several years
has been engaged in an anthropometrlc
study Of Congress, tested SO members
to determine their Threshold OF pain,
the least pressure against the temples
which would cause that sensation. Inc
tests were carried out with the algom-
eter-or pain meaSurer"-a delcaH
instrument, devised by DR.. Macdonald
himself.
Some, he found, could stand much more
than others before becoming aware tney
were being hurt. The capacity OF en-
during pressure was related to ances-
tral nationality education, place OF resi-
dence, physical strength and stature
He does not know whether the same re-
lationships would be found in the popu-
lation as a whole
Other things being equal, DR.. Mac
Donald found, q Dutchman can stand
more than any other of the European
racial strains represented in the mem
bership. The Scotchman comes close
behind, with English and Irish trailing
In order. This may mean, with respect
to the Dutch, Mr.. Macdonald holds, a
greater hardihood in meeting the dis
agreeable experiences of life.
Those with university educations are
more sensitive than those who have not
been to college and on an average
members from the cities are quicker TO
feel pain than those sent TO Washing
Evening star., 1932-06-25
PERKINS is LEADING
JOSE JURADO IN OPEN
Former British Open, Champion
One Stroke Ahead in "a
Holes.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
FRESH MEADOW COUNTRY CLUB,
Flushing, N. Y, June 25.-Jose Jurado,
Argentine contender, finished his third
round IN rs strokes today and posted
a total Of 220 for 81 holes of the
United States open golf championship.
T. Phil Perkins, former British anna
teur champion, now a pro. missed a s.
foot putt on the home hole, wound up
a "A for his third round and moved in
front with a total of 219 for 81 holes.
Leo Diegel gained by going out in 36
and had a 45-hole total of 1873.
Witty Cox shot a spectacular round
of 70, even par, and had a 54-hole total
of 223, giving him another lease on
tournament life.
Walter Hagen shot away most Of his
chances by taking disastrous on tine
eighth hole, reaching the turn in SO
strokes. His 45-hole total was l87.
The defending champion, Bill Burke,
was out in 38. eight strokes back OF
Perkins at that stage, and virtually
eliminated.
Olin Dutra shot himself back to the
front with an outgoing IS, only one
over par, for 45-hole total OF 1872.
Evening star., 1932-06-25
GAS RATE HEARING
URGED BY KEECH
Peoples Counsel Holds Two
Companies Realized 1925
Per Cent in 1881.

Asserting that the Washington Gas
Light Co. and the Georgetown Gas
Light Co. realized combined return
OF 1925 per cent in 1881, Richmond B.
Keech, peoples counsel, today formally
asked the Public Utilities Commission
to call, at the earliest practicable date,
a public hearing for the purpose Of re-
ducing gas rates.
In q six-page statement, which he
laid before the Utilities Commission,
Mr. Keech pointed out that following
rate reductions in September, 1880, and
again in February. 1882. the companies
revenue increased despite their expec-
tations Of decreasing. He contended
that third reduction of rates at this
time would be beneficial not only to
the consumer but to the utility itself
In the application, Mr.. Keech traced
the potentialities of the gas companies
business in the District, showing that
through such comparative new uses as
house heating, refrigerating and Sum-
mer water heating in apartment houses
the two gas companies decidedly are "a
coming affair"
Application Is Second.
Mr.. Keech's application for public
hearing to secure reduced rates was
the second to be presented to the Util-
tiles Commission within two weeks.
william NICK. Clayton, chairman of the
Public Utilities Committee for the Fed
Grafton of Citizens Association, two
weeks ago asked for hearing on the
CONTINUED on Page 2. Column g.
Evening star., 1932-06-25
SEN0RA GALES WAITS
VERDICT OF DOCTORS
Said to Be Holding Own" But
Success of Operation Is Still
Undetermined.
Ry the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
BOSTON, June 25.-Reports that
Sonora Leonor Llorente Gales was
holding her own very well" after her
operation for the removal Of a brain
tumor today buoyed the hopes of her
family and friends.
Her husband. Gen. Plutarco Elias
Gales, former President of Mexico. and
members of her family visited her at
the Peter Bent Brigham Hospital yes
terday for the first time since DR..
Harvey Gushing. noted brain specialist,
performed the operation Thursday
While the report that Sonora Gales
was holding her own" was considered
favorable, 1t was generally agreed that
her condition was still critical and that
considerable time would elapse before
the success of the operation could be
definitely established.
Flowers we're sent to the sick room of
the sonora yesterday by President and
Mrs. Hoover and Gov. Joseph B. Ely
Of Massachusetts,.
Evening star., 1932-06-25
23 LIQUOR RESORTS
CLOSED IN CHICAGO
Federal Agents Raid Smaller
Places, One Directly Across
From Convention Hall.

By the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, June 25.-The city was
"drier" today by % speskeasies and
alleged beer fiat which was situated
Just across the street from the stadium.
scene of next weeks Democratic Ma
sional Convention.
Seventy Federal prohibition agents,
under Chief Deputy Administrator A. E.
Aman. staged far-fung raids and closed
the places last night, stripping them Of
fixtures and their presumably Illicit
supplies
Aman said the forage was not part
of the campaign to dry up the city
for the convention. however The raids.
he ayowed, were merely routine and in
tended to clean up the small fry. a."
Most Of the larger liquor houses, he said,
already have been closed
Seven of the raided places were in
subur ban Cicero-once the hangout of
the Capone gang-one in the Loop, and
the rest on the North, South and West
Sides
Evening star., 1932-06-25
TOXIC DELAYS INSTRUCTIONS.
Japan Asks What Hoover Proposal
Offers to Far East Power.

TOXIC, June 25 CP).-The japanese
foreign Office up to today had sent no
instructions to Ambassador Matsu-
daira at Geneva regarding the Hoover
disarmament proposals. and officials
said they were in no hurry to do so.
The newspaper Nichi-Nichi. usually
well informed, said one or two months
probably would elapse before Toxic an
nounced its stand on the Hoover plan
Oficials with whom the plan was
discussed informally today we're unani-
nous in asking what Japan had to
gain from support Of the plan. They
pointed out that the prospect of re-
duction or cancellation of war debts
might tempt Europe to concur In the
proposals. but that Japan was not con-
cerned with war debts
High officials in the war department
and the foreign Office stressed that
Japan's primary preoccupation at the
present time is with the situation in
Manchuria, which, they said, argues
against instead Of for, the disarmament
plan.
1t was admitted Informally in au-
thoritative quarters that Toxic would
view the plan in a more friendly spirit
If, 1t were not for Washington's stern
disapprovsl of developments in Mar
churia. Responsible officials declined
to be quoted on this statement, how
ever.
EpANCE CTIrDJES pPOpOSAT
Evening star., 1932-06-25
SENATE SLASHES
FARM BOARD FUND
ST, 900, 900 EIiminated-Per-
nit Given to Use 5000, 900
of Surplus.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
A sharp cut In operating funds OF
the Farm Board was approved today by
the Senate.
1t eliminated from the independent
Offices supply bill an appropriation of
81 ,000, 900 for the board, substituting
permission to use up to 5000 900 of its
unexpended surplus from the current
fiscal year.
Senator Nye. Republican, North Da-
kota. opposing the cut. read letter
from Chairman Stone of the board say
ing it would necessitate dismissal OF
about so per cent Of its employees, or
$50 to IT'S persons, plus furlough for
all remaining, including board members,
in addition to the furlough contem-
plated in the pending economy bill.
Evening star., 1932-06-25
Baker and Cox Join Forces to
Fight for Maintenance OF
Time -Honored Democratic
Requirement.
FARLEY DETERMINED
TO PUSH SHOWDOWN
Anti Roosevelt Headquarters Con-
oede $40 Votes Without Count
ing Minnesota, Indiana or New
York-Ritchie Popular With
Chicago Crowds.

CHICAGO, June Is (P.-Con-
fidence that the Roosevelt
forces would muster $50 votes
to elect Senator Walsh of Mon
tana permanent chairman OF
the Democratic Convention and
to abrogate the two-thirds rule.
was expressed today by James
A. Farley, leader of the New
York Governors supporters. A
majority of the convention is
578 votes.
At the same time Alfred E.
Smith declared that those seek
ing to abrogate the two-thirds
rule in the Democratic Conven-
ton were "as good as licked
already
By the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, June 25.-The long
awaited coalition threat to bolt
Franklin D. Roosevelt if he is
nominated without the customary
two-thirds majority took or
ganized form among the Demo
Gratis today as several more party
staIwarts, including Newton D.
Baker and James M. Cox, lined up
against a two-thirds rule abroga-
ton now.
A round robin pledging the
signers not to support any can
didate who does not receive two
thirds of next weeks convention
vote was drawn up by anti-Roose-
velt men as the leaders for the
New York Governor began another
breathleSS check-up of the forces
they will throw into the fight for
abrogation. They claim a simple
majority, both for their candidate
and for abolishing the rule, but
their figures are disputed.
Would Be Embarrassing.
In Cleveland, Baker, most talked o.
as the compromise nominee for Presi'
dent if the Roosevelt candidacy goe:
on the rocks, said that "a nomina.
ton produced from a majority riding
roughshod over the established tradi'
tions OF the party would be deeply EN-
barrassing both to the party and th'
candidate"
His statement, the first he has is
sued about Democratic politics in weeks
was hailed by the gathering conven
tion crowds as one more serious blow
to the Roosevelt hopes.
Almost at the same time Senator
Walsh of Montana, who not only is {
Roosevelt man but the Roosevelt chole'
for permanent chairman Of the con
vention, arrived in Chicago with th'
announcement that while he opposed
the two-1hirds requirement as a mat
Continued on Page 3, Column D.
Evening star., 1932-06-25
GIBSON CONTINUES
ARMS DISCUSSIONS
AS PARLEY RESTS
Japanese, German, Swedish
and Italian Delegates
Call on American.
BRITISH AND FRENCH
STUDY HOOVER PLAN
Toxic Representatives Await Fur.
ther Instructions Before Agree
ing on Naval Features.

BY the Associated Press.
GENEVA, June 25-Chiefs Of the
British and French delegations to the
Disarmament Conference have left town
for the week end but Hugh Gibson.
head of the American contingent, is
continuing discussions Of President
Hoovers disarmament proposal with
spokesmen for the other governments
represented here.
Naotake Sito, the japanese represent
ative, called on Mr. Gibson today seek
ing further information about the
Presidents naval program. A member
Of the German delegation also called
and then came K. l. Westman of Swe-
den, who explained that the small naval
powers desire special consideration un-
der the Hoover plan in view Of their
limited forces. This afternoon Mr.. Glib
son talked with Augusta Rosso, the
Italian naval expert.
Met japanese Yesterday.
The japanese attitude that the naval
ratios. l0-l0-6, in the London treaty
must be reviewed by 1886 was believed
to have inspired an informal japanese
American conference yesterday.
Both American and British circles
have been reported somewhat uneasy
over this japanese position.
Mr. ellison and Hugh r. Wilson
called on Tsuneo Matsudaira and NJ.
Sato to discuss the naval features o.
the Hoover proposal.
The japanese received them cordially,
but said they lacked instruction en- the
point. They promised to telegraph
Toxic for an elucidatlon OF the views al
home.
The British and French governments
are undertaking intense studies OF the
Hoover proposals, 1t became known
when their delegates held UP proceed
ings over the week end.
Conversations Delayed.
Thus the tri-partite conversations
among Great Britain, France and the
United States were postponed until
Monday on the initiative Of the British
and the French. The delegates said
they wished to have an opportunity 70
learn more nearly exactly the attitudes
OF their governments.
Meanwhile, congratulations and prem
ises of cordial support for the Hoover
plan were given to the American dele
cation by leaders of the Americans
Interorganizational Council. This or
ganization represents most American
peace societies.
Their spokesman said they were will
ing to go even further. desiring abol-
ton Of battleships, all military air.
craft and establishment Of an Inter
national Disarmament Commission with
wide powers of control.
Evening star., 1932-06-25
PRESIDENT TO SPEND
WEEK END ON RAPlDAN
Leaves for First Camp Visit in
Three Weeks After Son Arrives
From Pasadena. Calf.

President Hoover is spending the
week end at his fishing camp on the
Rapidan River for the first time in the
last three weeks.
Accompanied by Mrs. Hoover and
their eldest son, Herbert Hoover, jr.,
who arrived in Washington last night
on a business trip from his home in
Pasadena. Calf, the President left the
White House at 1890 o'clock today. 1t
is the Presidents intention to return
to his desk during the forenoon Mon
day The President remained at his
desk up until few minutes before time
set for the departure. Mrs Hoover. in
the meantime. had superintended fill
ing of a hamper with a picnic lunch
which will be eaten along the way.
This is the first visit young Mr.
Hoover has had with his parents since
last Winter.
Evening star., 1932-06-25
B U IL { T | N

Walter w. Waters resigned I'M
expectedly this afternoon as national
commander of the Bonus Expedi-
tionary Force and asked in his letter
of resignation that his successor be
chosen by popular vote Of the rank
and file"
He denied emphatically that he
was quitting the B. E. F., but said
some considerable feeling exists in
the ranks that the rank and file
OF the B. E. F. do not have full
opportunity in the selection of a
national commander" His resigna-
ton as open revolt fiared in the
organization and George Alman,
deposed commander in chief. an
nounced he would head a mamouth
parade down Pennsylvania avenue
next Tuesday.