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Evening star., 1932-02-17
ROCKVILLE LAWYER
TO SEEK HOUSE SEAT
Harold C. Smith Announces Cam
didacy in Sixth Maryland
District.
Special Dispatch to The Star.


ROCKVILLE, Md. February II
Harold c. Smith. we'll known member
Of the Rockville bar, today announced
himself as a candidate for the Repub-
lican nomination for Congress from
the sixth congressional district of
Maryland. which comprises the coun-
ties OF Montgomery, Frederick, Wash
ington. Allegany and Garrett.
In a statement making known his
intention Smith said. Since the state
ment in the press the other day men,
tioning me as a possible candidate for
the Republican nomination for Con-
gress from the sixth congressional dis
trict of Maryland. so many of my
friends In Montgomery County and
elsewhere in the district have impor-
tuned me to declare myself for the
nomination that I feel it duty now
to announce my candidacy"
Smith is 80 years old and makes his
home in Rockville with his wife and
three children. He served in the World
War in Company c. 18th United States
Infantry, 11th Division. For several
years and until June. 1925, he was
connected with the United States Vet
resigning his position there he began
the practice Of law in Rockville. He
has been a member of the bar here
since 1915, and in 1919 was admitted
to practice before the Supreme Court
Of the United States. He was one of
the organizers Of the Henderson Smith
Edmorlds American Legion Post OF
Rockville and was commander Of the
organization. He was department COM
cander Of the American Legion of Mary
land in 1928 and 1929. He was largely
instrumental in the formation of the
Rockville Chamber of Commerce and
from its organization in 1925 until last
year, when he declined reelection, was
its secretary.
Evening star., 1932-02-17
1857 MEN PLACED
IN Jobs CAMPAIGN
Legion, Labor and Adver-
tiSers Report Results Of
First Days Work.
BY the Associated Press.


NEW YORK, February 1.-THE
national campaign to obtain 1000 900
jobs for the jobless resulted in l6,S67
men and women being placed in posi-
tions on its opening day, headquarters
here announced last night.
The campaign began Monday and the
first days results were based on reports
received up to noon yesterday.
The campaign was undertaken by the
American Legion the American Fedora
ton of Labor. the Association OF Ma
tional Advertisers and the Legion
Auxiliary
Mark T. Mckee. executive director.
and Carl Byoir. director of organization,
summarized the opening days results
as showing 1t was mot beyond the
power Of the American people to put a
million unemployed wage earners or
more back on pay rolls
Among the States, Wisconsin led
with 4,457 wage earners placed in 10
communities
The tabulation included the following
California-Los Angeles, S; Victorville,
3: Colorado-Denver, ITS; Indiana
Okomo, 8; Kansas-Topeka. 100; En-
poria, 48: Leavenworth, 8; Michigan
Mount Clemens. 4; Wayne County, IS :;
Nebraska-Tecumseh, g.
Ohio-Springfield. a. Warren. 1000
hours Of work; Clinton. TO-:
Oregon-Clatskania, ITS.
South Dakota-Aberdeen, IA; Utah
Salt Lake City. Ct; Provo, rs; Wash
ington-Goldendale IT; West virginia
Clarksburg. jobs and S13,50O in work
relief; Wisconsin-Boyd, 12: Twin
Rivers, IFS; LAdysmith, S; Milwaukee
County. $50; Waupaca, 18; Merrill. A:
Shawane, IS; Lacrosse, 245; Beaverdam,
1874; Appleton, 12l on the mana block
plan and $500 in industrial work,
Appleton also provided $4,000 in work
relief.
Evening star., 1932-02-17

Continued From First Page)
ent position. which is that Japan does
not intend to interfere with China's ter
rlGorial integrity. but the presence Of
her troops in Shanghai, Manchuria, or
any other parts Of China is due ex-
clusively to the fact that the Japanese
government has a sacred duty of pro-
tecting the lives and property of her
citizens abroad.
The League of Nations note will be
followed. according to Geneva reports,
by another note based on the nine
power pact. This is the inevitable
consequence of the Leagues note of
today.
Signatories Have Been Shy.
So far the other eight signatories
of the nine-power pact have been some
what shy about utilizing that instru-
ment to bring about peace in the Far
East. The issue at first seemed to have
been Manchuria only and nobod''
wanted to take more than platonic
actions to localize the conflict between
Japan and the Nanking government.
which, itself took somewhat luke
warm interest in the whole matter.
Now with the Japanese in Shanghai.
the other powers, and especially Grea
Britain, begin to realize that the jap
anese are after much bigger game than
Manchuria, and believe that cncc
Japan has swallowed Shanghai her ap-
petite might increase. 1t Is feared tha:
the independence of the five principa!
Chinese ports, Chi-Fu, Kiao-Chau,
Shanghai. Hang-Chau and Fu-Chau, is
at present endangered. The japanese,
it is believed, may find it necessary to
continue to protect the life and prop
erty" of her nationals in all those ports.
and at the rate she is going today.
before very long she will be in COM
plete control of all the principal trade
outlets of China
For this reason, the four principally
interested powers intend invoking the
nine-power pact.
The United States naturally has not
Joined the League in the note sent
today.
AS a matter Of fact. the note is al
most identical to the note sent by the
American Government on January 7
except that it does not mention the
principle of the open-door policy.
When the powers decide to send a
note on the basis of the nine-power
pact. the American Government will
be naturally bound to join the other
signatories Whether either of these
notes will have any effect on the jap
anese government remains to be seen.
Evening star., 1932-02-17
ARMS.PARLEY HELD
i. j. WITHOUT FRENCH.
,Tardieu and Delegates Re-
turn to Paris Seeing Long
Cabinet Crisis.
ny the Associated Press.

'1y the Associated Press.
GENEVA, February II. The Dis
armament Conference reconvened to-
day with the French benches empty,
except for single observer, as the
small powers continued to present their
plans for disarming the world.
Andre Tardieu, minister of war and
head Of the French delegation until
the Laval cabinet fell yesterday, said
his good-bys to friends this morning.
He said he anticipated a long cabinet
crisis, and it was uncertain when he
would return to Geneva, if at all.
Tardieu planned to return to Paris
at once by automobile with Paul Rey-
maud. Laval's minister of colonies.
Joseph Paul Boncour, who will held
the remnants of the French delega-
ton, remained at his hotel during the
morning
At today's session Baron Yrio-Ko-
shinen, Finland's minister OF foreign
affairs, urged demilitarization OF from
tiers, and Foreign Minister Ghlka OF
Rumania warmly supported the French
plan to arm the League of Nations,
He also suggested revision OF school,
books to eliminate incitement to war.
The French delegate, Count Rene
Massigli, arrived after the session was
well under way and had long talk
with the Italian armament expert, Au-
gusto Rosso. 1t was announced few
, DAYS ago that France and Italy mad
resumed their naval discussions on the
basis of the abortive French, British
and Italian naval treaty OF 1880.
First Effect of Cabinet Crisis.
The first effect of the French crisis
vas felt here today when President
. Arthur Henderson Of the conference
announced a Steering Committee meet
/. ing planned for Friday had been put
over until Monday, owing to certain
important circumstances"
i. The meeting of the General Comnis-
. sion, which had been called Tor Mon
, day. probably will not be held until
, Wednesday. This meant general
slowing down of the conference.
Speeches and general sessions probably
!, will be strung out until the situation
. clears, it was understood.
The Esthonian and Austrian dele
gates suggested economic disarmament
. at today's session, and Foreign Minister
Pedro Cosio of Uruguay described from
tiers between his country and her
neighbors as mot divisions, but bonds
: of union" He said he felt the confer
ence was going to realize solid effort
'rich in future consequences.
Soviet Military Strength.
The Soviet government told the
League of Nations and the Disarma-
ment Conference today that the Red
army numbered 5O4, ,303 men. The Red
air and naval forces. the report said,
had $4,000 and $4,000 men, respec-
lively.
The total tonnage Of the navy was
placed at 100000, including 7l,00O tons
Of capital ships, and the air force had
$50 planes.
The Ogpu (Soviet secret police
Guards had $4,000 on its rolls.
Russia spent a total Of 1890, 100000
rubles (roughly $645. 600, ,O00) on all its
armed forces in 1881, the report said.
The data, which were required OF
every nation before it entered the Dis
armament Conference, were presented
by Russia sometime ago with the stip-
ulation that it would not be unsealed
until the conference had got under way.
Evening star., 1932-02-17
OUTLINES new PLAN
TO SPEED PATENTS
Sirovich Discusses Improvements
Being Studied by House
Group.

Contemplated improvements to speed
the work of the United States Patent
Office, now being studied by the House
Committee on Patents, were outlined by
Representative Sirovich Of New York,
chairman OF the committee, at a dinner
last night given by the American Patent
Law Association in honor of Maj. Will
liam Duncan Herridge. Canadian Min
ister
He said the committee would investi-
gate the need for additional employees
to reduce the review time Of patent
applications from three years and eight
months to the very minimum Of time.
Big inroads are being made in the thou
sands of applications now on file since
this bureau OF the Commerce Depart
ment has moved into its new building.
The Canadian Minister was patent
attorney prior to his appointment to
the diplomatic post. He explained to
members of the American association
the patent law system in Canada and
asserted diligent efforts were being made
there to rectify its defects.
Judge Morris A. Soper Of the United
States Court Of Appeals recommended
that aid Of expert advisers be furnished
trial jurists in deciding on patent cases.
Evening star., 1932-02-17
BAND CONCERT.

BY the United States Marine Band
this evening at the Marine Barracks
Auditorium at 8 o'clock. Capt. Taylor
Branson, leader; Arthur 8. Witcomb,
second leader.
Overture, lie Roi Ia dit. .Delibes
"Humoreske," Opus 10, No. 2,
Tschaikowsky
Cornet solos
"The Souls Appeal. ....... .Tregina
Second leader, Arthur s. Witcomb.
Scenes from 'Lohengrin" Wagner
"Canzonetta" ............ Mendelssohn
Entrance of the Fauns," from
"Cydalise" ..................P Pierne
Waltz, "Tales From the Vienna
Woods" .................. Strauss
Suite, Les Erinnyes," Tragedie An
tiQue de Leconte De Lisle. .Massenet
Andante Sostenuto, Prelude,
Lento, Scene Religioso,
Entracte.
Allegro. Finale.
Marines hymn, 1.-THE aaIle oR
Montezuma."
THE Star Spangled BAnne0Sn
Evening star., 1932-02-17
TRIAL BOARD HEARS
SORBER DRINK CASE
Policeman Accused of Being
Intoxicated During Third
Degree Probe.

Policeman George Sorber, second pre-
cinct, was hailed before the Police Trial
Board today on an intoxication charge
growing out Of the recent third-degree
investigation. The case Is one OF more
than so referred to the District Com
missioners by Corporation Counsel Will
liam w. Bride after the Justice Depart
ment termed them "unindictable;"
Sorber is said to have been under the
influence of liquor last September ~
when questioned by Justice Department
agents working on the brutality investi-
cation. This investigation resultetd IN
his indictment on an assault charge,
but he subsequently was acquitted in
District Supreme Court.
Lieut.. Walter C. Balderson. in charge
of the second precinct at the time
Sorber visited the Justice Department,
and several other officers. including
Sergt. Fred Sandberg, police finger
print expert, testified they saw the
accused policeman on the day in ques-
ton and noticed nothing to indicate
he had been drinking.
Methods of keepig records at the
second precinct police station came in
for criticism during the hearing. In
spector o. T. Davis. presiding, told
Lieut.. Balderson a record book. intro
duced to corroborate statements, was
"carelessly kept" He cited several in
stances Of "the cart being before the
horse"
Most Of Inspector Davis criticism
was directed at the fact the letters
"B. p" had been marked on the volume
to indicate that Sorber, while at the
Department of Justice, was absent on
police business Those initials usually
mean ball park" he said.
Evening star., 1932-02-17
YOUNG SWISS WINS
SLED CHAMPIONSHIP
Nineteen-Year.0ld Reto Capadrutt
Takes North American and
A. A. u. Titles.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
LAKE PLACID, February 17.-Reto
Capadrutt, 19-year-old Swiss college
student, today won the North Amer
ican and A. A. U. two-man bobsled
championships in two runs down an
Olympic slide slowed by overnight
SHOWS. His times were 2:07.96 and
2:0679; total, 4:14.77.
Second to Capadrutt was j. Hubert
Stevens of Lake Placid, who won the
Olympic title last week in thrilling
brush with the young European racer.
Capadrutt finished second.
Stevens was far behind the young
Swiss today, his total time being
4:25.30, II seconds slower than Capa-
drutt made
Henry Homburger of Saranac Lake,
winner yesterday Of the four-nan
North American championships, was
third; Ray Stevens of Lake Placid,
fourth; Gilbert Colgate, jr., fifth, and
Harry Grayson Martin of New York,
sixth.
Evening star., 1932-02-17
BLACK SAYS j. s.
SHIELDED DIAMOND
Narcotic Agents ''Protected"
Gangster, He Charges, De.
manding Inquiry.

By the Associated Press.
Charges that Federal narcotic agents
had protected the gangster, Jack Dia-
mond, from questioning by the New
York City police were laid before the
House Rules Committee today by Rep
resentative Black, Democrat, of New
York, in asking for congressional in
vestigation of narcotic law enforcement.
Black said that when warrant was
issued for the gangster, who has since
been killed, Diamond surrendered to
the Federal narcotic people, became
Federal property and received Federal
protection from questioning"
Accuses Customs Officials.
He charged certain unnamed customs
officials had been found by narcotic
agents tapping telephone wires to be in
contact with wholesale dealers in snug
gled narcotics and said when some
agents attempted to enforce the law
they were ousted by the Narcotic Bu-
reau.
Black asked the committee to approve
his resolution to authorize special
House committee of seven to conduct
the investigation. He had with him
several former narcotic agents, who, he
asserted. had been discharged by the
Federal Bureau for attempting to en-
force the law.
Backed by wealthy manufacturers in
Europe, Black said, wealthy criminal
element in the United States had ships
and the latest radio communication and
channels to bring in narcotics and dis.
tribute it to the growing number OF
addicts.
Padded Reports Charged.
A New York Federal grand jury In
vestigation had disclosed. he added,
that the reports of narcotic agents had
been padded and sent to Washington
as a basis for appropriations.
The jury found. he said, that agents
claimed the Government did not ap-
propriate enough money for enforce
ment when asked why they did not ap-
prehend the big fellows back OF the
game"
Black charged there was a lack Of
coordination between the Federal en-
forcement bureaus in enforcing the
narcotic laws.
Evening star., 1932-02-17
FEB. HPR0CRAM
ALMOST COMPLETE
Oldest Inhabitants to Hold
Special Washington's Birth
day Celebration.

Preparations are almost complete for
one of the most important observations
of George Washington's Birthday ever
celebrated by the Association of Oldest
Inha abitants.
Special arrangements are being made
in view of the fact that a half hour Of
the program will be broadcast to the
Nation through station WMAL and the
coast-to-coast network Of the Columbia
Broadcasting System, beginning at 10
O'Clock on Monday morning.
The ringing tones of the old Northern
Liberties fire bell will resound through
the loud speakers Of the country. as
George Bruff Jackson of the associa-
ton, who played the role of George
washington in recent pageant, strikes
the bell. The bell will be struck 200
times for the Bicentennial year.
Allen c. Clark to Speak.
Following the bell, President Theodore
w. NoyeS Of the association will intro
duce the orator of the day. Allen c.
Clark, president Of the Columbia His
torical Society and one of the best in
formed historians of this vicinity. He
will speak on the life and times of Gen.
Washington, after which he will exhibit
some of the most noted portraits OF
Washington, and give their history.
This will be followed by the usual
annual program. The invocation will
be by Rev. ]. Harvey Durham Of the
Western Presbyterian Church. John
Clagget Proctor will read an original
poem, and William NICK. Clayton will
read extracts from Washington's fare
well address. Patriotic selections will
be sang by Howard Moore and the
meeting will conclude with the singing
of Aud Ang Syne."
George B. jackson and A. G. Har-
mon plan to decorate profusely the old
Union Engine House, both inside and
out, with flags and streamers, and the
lower floor of the building will be open
for an overflow audience.
The Committee in Charge.
The committee in charge Of the cele-
bration is j. F. Duhamel, chairman:
Washington Topham, J. Eliot Wright.
Samuel Altman, Henry L. Bryan. Frank
w. Bowling, Fred A. Emery, Mr.. Har-
man, Percy B. Israel Mr.. Jackson, Mr..
Proctor and President Noyes, ex-offcio.
In connection with the Bicentenntal
celebration it was recalled that during
the Civil War period a great many OF
the old local customs were broken down
by the stirring events from 1851 to 1855,
and among them the celebrations OF the
old national events, including Wash
ington's birthday.
Upon the organization of the Associa-
ton of Oldest Inhabitants in 1857, one
of its first acts was to re-establish the
celebration of noted holidays. The
birthday of the Father of His Country
was especially singled out for observ-
ance. For the past two-thirds Of CEN
tury appropriate features have been ar
ranged for special ceremonies on each
February %.
Evening star., 1932-02-17

seau Republican party government In
1899 and served to 1902.
He holds the Croix de Guerre for his
services IN the World War, is a doctor
Of laws and author of several books,
chiefly on Socialist economics. After
the war the trend OF Russian doctrines
In the French Socialist party drove
him to the extreme Right of the rad
icals, but later he went to Russia on
mission and returned to advocate
recognition of the Soviets by France.
Related to Chocolate King"
His father was a we'll known doctor,
related to the family of CASTOR Menier,
known in France as "the Chocolate
King" As youth M. Paul-Boncour
was brilliant student in the College
Stanislaus, a Jesuit school, and soon
after the war he wrote a widely read
book, Rome and Canossa,' in which
he asked for the establishment Of a
French embassy at the Vatican, and
tried to reconcile the French radicals
with the church
: During the recent sessions of the
League of Nations Council on the Sino-
Japanese controversy he has sat as
chairman Of the council, the post for
merly occupied by Aristide BRAND.
Evening star., 1932-02-17
LABRADOR EXPLORERS
SEND WORD OF SAFETY
Message First From Koehler and
Connell Since Starting Canoe
Trip Last July.

BY the Associated Press.
EAST ORANGE, N. j., February IT,
"A long delayed message from Herman
J. Koehler, which bore only the infor-
nation that he was alive and well in
the wilds Of Labrador last September,
was received by his family yesterday.
They said they were confident that
Koehler and his companion, Fred Con-
nell OF Glen Ridge, N. j., would win
their way back to safety.
The first word from the two men
since they started their canoe trip last
July came through to st. Johns, New
foundland, Monday by radio from Cart
wright, Labrador.
The message, carried over snowbound
Labrador by indians and dogteam to
Cartwright, was written by Koehler,
dated September Il last. and said they
were well and headed for Davis Inlet.
Evening star., 1932-02-17
WILL ORGANIZE PARTY
Workers Seek to Fill Gap in Po-
litical System.

An organization meeting of the Fun
damentalist party, composed of young
men and women political workers. will
be held Friday night. at 7:30 o'clock, at
1918 Seventeenth street. The party Is
being formed to fill the gap between
Communism and the old American par
ties. Judge Paul Linebarger, legal ad-
visor to the Nationalist government OF
China, VIII assist in the formation
plans.
Evening star., 1932-02-17
WIFE HANGS HERSELF
Husband Finds Body on Return
From Business Trip.

ATLANTA, February IT R.-Re-
turning from a business trip yesterday,
Theodore Kargau found the body Of his
wife hanging from a trunk strap in q
closet.
Mrs, Kargau, who was As. apparently
had ended her life by stepping of a
chair after placing the strap around
her neck and over a bar in the closet.
The Kargaus came to Atlanta about
three months ago from Paterson, N. j.
They formerly had lived in st. Louis,
Mo. Mrs. Kargau was native of Dun
lap, ILL.,
Evening star., 1932-02-17
THREE PLEAD NOT GUILTY
TO MURDER OF BANKER,
Selection of Jury Begins in
Laurens, s. c., Trial of
Staying Charges.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the ASSOCIATED Press.
LAURENS. S. c., February IT,
Eugene Crisp, Nathan Crisp and Henry
Rasor pleaded not guilty when they
were arraigned in Laurens County
Court of General Sessions today on a
charge of murder of w. c. Rasor II,
retired Cross Hill banker, on Septem-
ber 26, 1881.
Selection of jury began Immediately
after the plea was entered.
Henry Rasor, As, is the son of w. c.
Rasor. The Crisp brothers are rela-
tives of Rasor by marriage.
The State charges the trio beat the
financier and merchant to death.
Evening star., 1932-02-17
Padded Reports Charged.
Girl Killed in Plunge.

NEW YORK, February II (P).-Cecile
Sach. secretary to William Morris, the
atrical agent. fell or leaped to her death
from a SIXTH floor bedroom window in
her home in West Eighty-sixth street
this morning. Relatives live in Mime
apolis, MINI.
Evening star., 1932-02-17
GRAF CONSIDERS
CHICAGO FLIGHTS
Building of Mooring Mast,
Seen Necessary for Sew.
eraI Nonstop Trips.

BY the Associated Press.
The Graf Zeppelin may make sew
eral nonstop Berlin-to Chicago fights
during the world fair.
Representative Britten, Republican,
Illinois. made this announcement yes
terday in expressing the hope that some
of the $1,000,0p0 President Hoover
asked Congress to appropriate for Fed
eral participation in the celebration of
Century Of Progress" will be spent
on a portable mooring mast.
If the mast is built, Britten said. II
have been assured that the Graf Zep-
pelin will make several round-trip nom
stop flights between Berlin and the
Chicago fair during the Summer of
1888"
The Akron, worlds largest airship,
also will visit Chicago if there is a
suitable mooring mast for safe har-
bor," Britten said
The Illinois Republican has discussed
the idea with Secretary Adams and
Rear Admiral William A. Moffett, chief
of the Navy Aeronautics Bureau. Both
Endorsed it.
EOTrR FLIGHTS FOR GRAF.
Evening star., 1932-02-17
LOST RICHES HIT WIFE
Husband, Seeking Job, Asks Ali
monY Moratorium.

NEW YORK, February II P).-When
John E. Greenia agreed to pay his es-
tranged wife 5000 monthly alimony on
April 2, 1929, he told Brooklyn court
yesterday, he had a s240,000 Stock Ex-
change seat, three yachts. several ex-
pensive cars and two homes.
Now, he said. everything Is wiped
away, he is jobless and hopes for en-
ployment as a telephone order clerk in
a brokerage house. He asked a years
on the alimony.
His wife, Mrs. Esther Greenia, ap-
peared and said she believed he still
had money hidden away" but Greenia
denied this. Decision was reserved.
Evening star., 1932-02-17
FOUR FLIGHTS FOR GRAF.
Eckener Craft to Make Trips to South
America.

BY the Associated Press.
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN. Germany, Feb
ruary 17.-Dr. Hugo Eckener announced
yesterday the dirigible Graf Zeppelin
would make four trips to South America
during March, April and May Of this
year. He said six other trips, as yet
undersigned as to termini, were planned
between August and November.
Negotiations were expected to take
place at Paris on February "a for the
Graf to pick up and drop French mail
at Dakar, Senegal.