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Evening star., 1932-03-22
'PLUGIN' PATENT
|SAWARDED R.C.A.
Two Radio Engineers Lose
Millions in Royalties by
Court Decision.
BY ROBERT MACK.

Dreams of millions In back royalties
gineers for their alleged invention of
the basic plug in" device for radios.
which eliminated the use OF batteries,
have been shattered with q court deci-
sion holding their patent claims invalid.
Pereival D. Lowell and Francis w.
Dunmore-together with the Dubilier
Condenser Co. OF New York-who
claimed perfection of the socket power
unit" while working for the Bureau OF
Standards, are the losers in this case,
which involves millions of dollars. The
victor is the Radio Corporation 0f
America, which has l)attled the case
vigorously, because 1t involves all radio
sets which draw their power from house
electric current.
Case May BE Appealed.
1t is not certain the litigation Is
ended. The case may be appealed to
the United States Supreme Court for
was won by the two inventors and
Dubilier in 1929, when the Federal Dis
trict Court at Wilmington, Del, held
the patent had been infringed by the
r. c. A. and, through it, by practically
go per cent of the radio industry. COM
priSing manufacturers licensed by II.
c. A. for use Of its patents.
r. c. A, however, Immediately ap-
pealed that decision to the Circuit
Court of Appeals at Philadelphia, which
has now rendered a unanimous opin-
ion holding the patent claims invalid.
The court held the patents are invalid
because they were merely combina-
ton of old methods improvised to func-
tion in a somewhat new way, but with
out making any real advance in the
art of radio reception"
Litigation Complicated.
The litigation has been unusually
complicated After the initial victory
by the two engineers, the Department
of Justice entered a suit against them
claiming the Government really owned
the patents because the invention was
developed by Lowell and Dunmore
while they we're in the employ Of the
Bureau of Standards. Dunmore, now
Al, is still employed at the bureau.
Lowell, 80, is in radio work in New
York. The understanding was that If
the r. c. A. won its appeal, the Gov
ernment case would be dropped. 1t Is
presumed. therefore, that the depart
ment will not press its suit, which was
filed both in New York and Wash
ington.
The Government held that the law
which gives Government employees the
commercial rights to any Of their IN
yentions but retains to the Govern
ment a continuing right without roy
alties, was not in force at the time
the plug-in patent was devised.
The two inventors turned over half
interest in their patent to William
Dubilier, who has been financing the
ISotracted litigation. r. c. A, how
ever. claimed the patents rights and
licensed the patent to practically all
receiving set manufacturers. Just what
the total amount involved in back
ROYALTIES would have been is con-
iectural. In 1929 it was estimated that
it was in the neighborhood OF $20,-
600, 900.
(Copyright, 1892, by the Consolidated Press)
Evening star., 1932-03-22
BOYS TO FACE HEARING
AFTER TARGET PRACTICE
.22-Caliber Bullets Said to Have
1mperiled Two Southeast
Residents.

Two young boys who upset the peace
and tranquility of the Tenth and 3
streets southeast neighborhood while at
target practice with a 22-caliber rife
late yesterday were to be arraigned in
Juvenile Court today for discharging
firearms.
both boys were released in custody
Of their parents for the court appear
ance. Mrs. May Ring, %, visiting at
1910 B street southeast, and James
Osborn, l21 Eleventh street southeast,
were nearly hit by the bullets, police
found One of the bullets shattered a
pane OF glass in window near which
Mrs. Ring was standing, while another
slug was imbedded in a fence near
Osborn's head
Evening star., 1932-03-22
DEATH HELD ACCIDENT
Coroner Issues Certificate for Tree
Surgeon.

Coroner Joseph D. Rogers has issued
a certificate Of accidental death in the
case Of william Bracket, tree surgeon,
OF Vienna, va who died Sunday at
Emergency Hospital.
Bracket suffered q skull fracture and
other injuries Saturday when limb
from a tree on which he was working
fell upon him
Evening star., 1932-03-22
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Evening star., 1932-03-22
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Evening star., 1932-02-28
SHORT DEATH CONFIRMED

SHANGHAI, February ct P.-The
Aviation Bureau OF the Chinese Ma
tionalist government at Nanklng on
cially advised United States Consul
General Edwin S. Cunningham tocey
that Robert Short, American aviator.
was killed In an airplane crash at 500
chow February %
In the meantime, body believed to
be that Of Short arrived here under
direction Of Chinese authorities and
American officials began an attempt to
identify 1t.
Evening star., 1932-02-28

sulate today on what to do In case it
becomes necessary to evacuate the city.
Consular authorities sent out registra-
tion cards on which each United States
citizen was asked to note his address,
telephone number and other necessary
data.
Each American Is being informed of
the concentration point to which he
will report in case it becomes neceS-
sary to clear the city.
United States authorities emphasized
they did not think there was cause for
immediate alarm, but they did desire to
have the American community fully
prepared in the event of need.
If the emergency develops, the evacua-
Evening star., 1932-02-28

and a girl. "Iu fix it up with the
first officer" Nick murmured. Il know
him well. Thank God, have cabin
to myself"
Judy sank down on the bed in the
cabin, her face chalky white but her
heart beating fercely Beyond the
closed door-many people-laughter-
high-called greetings-
"Hey-Bin, bring me back a nice lit
tie sing-song girl" BE sure and
write, Helen-end send me that man
DARN coat you promised" This
is our cabin-No-No! I tell you-it
is further down. :"
But in here it was quiet. Shut away
Evening star., 1932-02-28

from the crowds on the deck. Shut
here with Nick.
Minutes now ana the deep warn
ones one staying behind would go ashore.
The great steamer would TG, move out into
the channel. The gray city Drop
ping behind -. China ahead
anG che and Nick-escaped.
The cabin door opening-a deck
stewards inouiring face. And behind
hin1-sharp peering eyes of Nine.
cTomorrow-Mme. Garter Misses Her
Dinner)
.,.l hoe boy,ei~o
Evening star., 1932-02-28

ton will be carried out in three stages
First Americans will be moved out Of
danger zones into such public buildings
as schools, churches and clubs In the
event that outlying districts become
generally untenable. Americans living
there will be concentrated in the down.
town section. The third part of the
plan provides for the removal Of all
Americans to steamers within the har-
Dor and to American properties on the
other side of the river.
Evening star., 1932-02-28
EVACUATION PLANS
COMPLETED BY U. S.
Americans in Shanghai Get In
structions to Be Followed in
Case of Emergency.

BY the Associated Press.
SHANGHAI, February 27.-American
residents of Shanghai received detailed
instructions from the American con-
Evening star., 1932-02-28

George Wilsdon of Willesden. Eng
land, has just retired after having
driven a railway locomotive more than
z 00O 600 miles
Evening star., 1932-02-21
Hoover to Open 9-Month Cele-
bration Before Joint Session
of Congress Tomorrow.
$4,000 WILL SING "AMERICA"
In BROADCAST AROUND WORLD
Highest Officials to Attend Ceremonies
on Capitol Plaza-Colorful Parade
to Be Held in Alexandria.

greatest George
ingon expressed celebration of humble
birth years Wakefield farm, will officially
with extraordinary
Capitol Hill.
Assembling ground Revolutionary patriot
legislative helped
found highest dignares of that Government will with those
Washington pleased to call "the people in paying
ent homage to their first President
signal for the formal opening of the long planned OBJ
joint and the chamber of the latter
will gathered the principal executive and judicial officers
Governors of the States diplomats
from many foreign lands.
Immediately thereafter assemblage adjourn
east front Of the Capitol for huge popular
the plaza notable feature Of which will be
broadcast of the America by massed
chorus of 10000 children and 1000 adults
Will Go to Alexandria.
Moving to the historic shores OF Virginia over the newly com
Arlington Memorial Bridge and Mount Vernon Boulevard
will patriotic parade in Colonial Alex
memorial wreath the Tomb OF Washing
Colonial costume ball at the Mayhowe Hotel
An official psoogSe to the opening nnh W at o IN
Constitution Hall The nova production which will depict
that moivated washington his achevementS
pds Of cob George Washington Bcenenna
Bicentennal
will be repeated February Is and rs. - ,
today OF
and collateral events concluding next ing
with Nationwide memorial service me program e
whose honorary President OF the united states ana
whose members Representatives and Others
Churches Add Tribute.
Washngtons character will be the inspiration fo re-
special Bicennna services listed by the local commission
morning programs the Covenant Presbyterian Cu
National Memorial Church. Sixteenth and
Streets Baptist Church Pney Branch roa ana aspen
Epworth South Thirteenth street ana No
northeast and Concoroia Cnurcn i"ee' ~
Evening star., 1932-02-21
FEDERATION FIGHTS
FISCAL |NEQU|T|ES;
DELAYS TAX STAND
Citizens Join Wide Attack on
Plan to Cut u. S. Con-
tributi0n.

The Federation of Citizens Associa-
tions last night joined the widespread
fight against the bill pending In the
Senate providing for a $4,000, 900 reduc-
tion in the annual Federal contribution
to the District by gong on record in
favor of return Of the 60-40 or some
other equitable" ratio Of fiscal re-
lations.
Opposition also was voiced against
any increased taxation that has for
its object cut in the Federal COLI
tribution. The federation, however,
deferred its views on the four Mapes
tax increase bills, pending completion
of the study of these measures by the
Bureau of Efficiency.
The course of action Of the fedora
ton was charted by L. A. Carruthers,
chairman Of the Fiscal Relations Com
mittee. who presented two reports. one
on fiscal relation and the other on
the Mapes bills. The fiscal relations
report was adopted without discussion.
The report on the Mapes bills, however,
was discussed for more than an hour,
and when finally adopted one para
graph had been completely deleted and
a minor amendment made in the
phraseology of another.
Decreased Aid Opposed.
The report on fiscal relations fol-
lows:
There is pending in the Senate of
the United States H r. 6,285, being an
act of the House of Representatives to
repeal the present substantive law gov
erning the fiscal relations between the
United States and the District OF Co.
lumbia.
Your committee is opposed to this
act and asks for a return to the 60-40
ratio or the adoption Of some other
equitable ratio in determining the
amount of the obligation Of the Fed
eral Government to the District OF co.
lumbia, but under no condition should
the Federal appropriation be decreased. J."
The committees report on the Mapes
bills as adopted follows:
There is pending in the Senate OF
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Evening star., 1932-02-21
DOLLARS AND MEN PUT TC) WORK
BY STARS LOANS TO Ell NPL DYES
Home Improvement Fund Set Up Provid ing Jobs and
Business for District Tradesme. a.

A novel plan for putting dollars and
men to work without delay. through
creation of home improvement loan
fund" for employees, has been instituted
by The Evening Star Co., with such
prompt and concrete results that wide
interest has been aroused among Of
ficials concerned with the unemploy-
ment problem.
Edward G.. Bliss, chairman OF a sub
committee on creation of jobs of the
District of Columbia Employment Com
mittee, has voiced his approval of the
plan and Is preparing to commend it
to other employers who are desirous Of
contributing something definite toward
relief of unemployment and promotion
of business in Washington and vicinity.
Although announced only two weeks
ago, The Stars plan has had the effect
Evening star., 1932-02-21
SENATORS OPPOSE
BOYCOTT OF JAPAN
AS ENTRY TO WAR
Hope President Hoover Will
Disregard Petition of
Peace Advocates.
BY G. GOULD LINCOLN.

President Hoover will disregard the
petition addressed to him by President
A. Lawrence Lowell of Harvard, New
ton D. Baker and other prominent
peace advocates that the United States
join with the League of Nations in
an economic boycott Of Japan. If Japan
is proved the aggressor in war with
China, should he follow the advice of
Senator William E. Borah of Idaho
chairman of the Senate Foreign Rela-
tions Committee; Senator James E.
Watson of Indiana, Republican leader
of the Senate, and other prominent
members Of Congress.
Senator Borah said last night he did
not question the good faith of Presi-
dent Lowell and the others, but added
that he believed the entry by the United
States into any agreement to boycott
Japan was a sure way to war.
Believes Congress Against Boycott.
The Republican leader of the Senate
Senator Watson, asked:
why should we link ourselves with
the League of Nations, of which We are
not a member? Furthermore, this pro-
posal to establish an economic boycott
against Japan or any other nation is a
matter which would have to come be-
fore the Congress. In my opinion, there
is not the slightest probability that
Congress would declare an economic
boycott of Japan"
In informed quarters it was said last
night that there seemed no likelihood
that the President would undertake to
recommend to Congress the establish
ment of an economic boycott; certainly
not unless different circumstances
should arise. 1t was argued that with
a strong sentiment in Congress against
the United States becoming involved in
the controversy in the Far East the ad-
would not be inclined to
such procedure unless, indeed, Japan
(Coptipnod ~, Dooe Co1umn ~
Evening star., 1932-02-21
SIMON KANN DIES
OF HEART ATTACK
Department Store President
Succumbs at 70, Follow
inq 2 Weeks Illness.

Simon Kann, president of the S.
Kann Sons Co. department store, died
at his home. 2029 Connecticut avenue,
at o'clock this morning
Mr. Kann had been i'll two weeks
with a heart affection.
He was 10 years old.
Mr.. Kann had been in business here
38 years. He came to Washington
when his father, Solomon Kann, found
ed their business, which now is at
Eighth street and Market space.
He succeeded to the presidency Of the
firm when his brother, Sigmund Kann,
died several years ago.
Mr. Kann was a native of Baltimore,
where he formerly was in business
with his father. He also had an es-
tablishment of his own at Towson, Md.
He was known among his associates for
his charity, having been a contributor
to various philanthropic enterprises.
He is survived by his widow.
Evening star., 1932-02-21

mated in by representatives of civic and
military bodies and by descendants OF
Revolutionary patriots.
Activities at the Monument will pc
gin at 8 o'clock, when 48 flags Will be
raised at the base, under direction OF
the Office of public buildings and pubic
parks. At o'clock a White House
wreath will be placed at the foot OF the
obelisk, after which other floral tributes
by individuals and organizations Will be
laid there.
One of the outstanding offerings Will
be from the Washington National Mon
ument Society. through the persistent
efforts of which the Monument became
an actuality. The society Will mold lts
annual meeting tomorrow afternoon.
Other floral pieces will be placed by the
Association of Oldest Inhabitants, the
Military Order of the Loyal Legion, the
Daughters of 1912, the knights OF Co.
lumbus, the District Federation OF Pa
triotic Observants, the District Depart
ment of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
the Sons of Union Veterans and the
District Department of the Grand Army
of the Republic.
Masonic Clubs of the District Of Co
lumbus will hold brief exercises and
place wreath at the Monument at 10
o'clock.
Old Bell VIII Peal.
In the afternoon, at O'Clock, addi-
tional wreaths will be brought to the
Monument by delegation representing
the Daughters OF the American Revolu-
ton, Sons of the American Revolution,
Sons of the Revolution, Children Of the
American Revolution, and the District
Department Of the American Legion.
Miss Helen Harman, State regent Of the
District of Columbia Chapter of the
D. A. R., will preside.
The old Northern Liberty Bell. used
many years ago as an alarm OF fire, Will
peal again tomorrow morning at 10
o'clock when the Association of Oldest
Inhabitants holds its 9th annual oele-
bration in the old engine house on H
street. The bell will be given 200 strokes
by George Bruff Jackson. Allen c.
torical Society, will deliver an address.
The program will be broadcast by the
Columbia radio chain.
The District Department of the
American Legion will attend military
mass tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock
at the Church of the Immaculate Con-
ception, Eighth and N streets. The
Legionnaires will proceed from the
church to Mount Vernon, where q
wreath will be laid on the Washington
tomb.
Latin America will pay its respects to
Washington at special session of the
governing board Of the Pan-American
Union tomorrow morning at IL o'clock
in the Pan-American Building DR..
Orestes Ferrara, the Cuban Ambassador,
who is vice chairman of the board, will
voice tribute and Secretary Of State
Stimson will respond on behalf of the
United States.
Capitol Ceremony at Noon.
The Capitol ceremonies will begin
promptly at noon. Half an hour in ad-
vance of this hour the House will be
called to order by Speaker Garner
Rev. DR.. James Shera Montgomery.
chaplain Of the House, will offer invo-
cation. Then the membership OF the
Senate will be ushered into the lower
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Evening star., 1932-02-21
TWO DEATHS LINKED
IN PHILADELPHIA QUIZ
Police Make Effort to Connect
Staying of Watchman With
Second Crime.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
LANSDALE, Pa, February 20.-Police
of Lansdale and Philadelphia joined
today in efforts to solve the Staying Of
Samuel Forte, night watchman in a
factory here, and Norman r. Bechtel
in Philadelphia.
While funeral services for the As
year-old watchman and father of 10
children were being held, Capt. Harry
Heanley of the homicide squad OF Phila-
delphia said an investigation would be
made of the possibility there might
have been some connection between the
two deaths.
Chief of Police Samuel Wofdnden Of
Lansdale said he believed Forte might
have been slain because he planned to
leave a religious cult and join his old
church.
Heanley revealed that Bechtel was a
member of a secret organization, but
said it was not a religious group.
Bechtel was stabbed and beaten to
death after driving to Philadelphia from
Lansdale.
Forte was strangled and left hanging
last Wednesday in locker room of the
Werner Foundry Co. here.
Evening star., 1932-02-21
MERCHANT KILLED
BY HOLD Up MEN
AS SON LOOKS ON
Pair Fire Without Warning,
Loot Victims Pockets and
Make Escape.

While his 17-year-old son looked on
helplessly Anton Rupert, 50, propri-
etor Of the Vermont Meat Market, was
shot to death last night when TWO
colored bandits held up his establish
ment at 1900 Eleventh street.
The merchant was slain without
warning when q bullet was fired
through his head as he turned his back
on the pair to enter a refrigerator to
obtain meat they had ordered.
The bandits looted the pockets of
their victim and the cash register then
escaped on foot.
Mr.. Rupperts brother, Otto Rupert
had died Friday, and the family was
gathered at his bier, at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. Maurice j. Conley. 3434
Thirtieth street, when they were ad-
vised of the tragedy.
Threaten Victims Son
After the killing the bandits threat
ened the victims son, John Rupert,
with the gun, ran from the store and
turned west on T street. There they
joined third colored man who stood
at the mouth OF an alley at the rear Of
the store and the three then ran away
one through the alley and two along 7
street to Twelfth. then turning north
The son, dazed and shaken, made nc
attempt to pursue them, but called the
police from telephone in the store
Police emergency and radio cars were
at the scene within few minutes, but
found no trace of the bandits. The sor
was able to give only meager descrip.
ton of them
Melvin Jackson, colored, a delivery
boy employed by Rupert, who was re-
turning to the store from an errand
saw the bandits run out of the store
He was too far away to identify then
In the darkness.
The two Rupperts were in the store
Evening star., 1932-02-21
Report Enemy
Forces in
Retreat.
FIGHT DUE NEAR
FOREICNCOLONY
Chinese Repulsed in
Attempt to Cross
Woosung Creek.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Japanese headquarters said
their soldiers entered KiangWan,
objective of the great Shanghai
offensive, under a smashing at
tack today by Japan's artillery,
tanks and airplanes against the
dogged Chinese defenders.
Whole Chinese artillery units
had been blown to bits by the
bombardment, the japanese said.
At the Woosung end OF the
battlefront another artillery duel
was under way between Chinese
artillery and japanese warshlps
In the Whangpoo River.
Fighting along the northern
border of the International Set
tlement was imminent, Japanese
and Chinese soldiers taking up
positions in the Chapel area.
A devastating bombardment by big
guns and bombing planes ploughed up
Chapel as the japanese launcheo tne
second phase of their offensive py
swinging down on the Chinese Cnapel
positions from tIle ltdl-
Line Strengthened Out.
Successful in Yesterdays fighting in
Strengthening out their line all the way
from Chapel to WoOsung, the japanese
started the second day OF the battle
from materially better positions.
They started it with bombardment
which made yesterdays artillery action
There seemed to be no chance that
Kiangwan could hold out much longer,
as the Japanese had established them
selves in force on three sides.
Chapel Attacked From Rear.
Meanwhile, the battered old Chinese
guns at the Woosung forts showed sur
prising life. Early today they started
pounding the japanese fleet IN the
Whangpoo The warsh1ps sent bacK as
good as they got, maneuVerlng IN tne
darkness with every light covered IN
order to make it as difficult as possible
for the gunnerS ashore.
In directing their attack on Chapei
from the rear the Japanese were car
was to crack the Chinese middle at
Kiangwan and then mop up the two
ends of the 16-mile front.
Since the action started the Chlnese
rositicns have been raked by artillery
and blasted by huge airplane bombs,
but there has been little hand-to- hand
fighting. The japanese pushed ahead
from one to two and a half miles and
they did it with a minimum OF bay
onet work.
Voting Light in Japan.
The japanese held their general cleo
ton yesterday and war bulletin boards
competed with polling places for the
public attention. The vote was light.
The Toxic government prepared its
answer to the recent appeal OF the
Council of the League of Nations and 1t
was authoritatively said that it con-
tained some plain speaking" about
Chinas action in calling for a special
session of the League Assembly.
Fighting was revived in Manchuria
when 500 Chinese attempted to capture
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