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Evening star., 1932-02-02
WOMAN FOUND DYING;
THROAT is SLASHED
Wrists Also Cut With Razor-Had
Been in III Health
Recently.

Mrs. Della Hackney. AZ, was found
dying today in the cellar of her broth
er's home. at 607 Whittier street, her
throat and wrists slashed with razor.
Mrs. Hackney, whose home is in Fort
Wayne. Ind. was dead when physicians
in Walter Reed Hospital reached the
house. 1t was said she had been in
i'll health for some time.
The woman had been visiting for the
past two weeks at the home Of her
brother, Maj. william F. Scheumann,
U S. A, stationed at Walter Reed
Hospital.
Mrs Hackney was left alone in the
house this morning when Mrs. Scheu
mann went to a store nearby to pur-
chase some household supplies Re-
turning, she found the door to the cell
lar locked and was able to distinguish
groanS from the cellar
Discovering Mrs. Hackney missing,
she called her husband from the hos
pital Mai. Scheumann broke down
the door, but the woman died before
medical aid could be called
Maj. Scheumann said that his sis
ter came here month ago from Fort
Wayne, Ind, where her husband had
lost his job several morShS before. He
said she was respondent and hoped the
change would cheer her up. Instead
she appeared to continue to worry about
her family.
Besides her husband Mrs. Hackney IS
survived by three children. They are
in Fort Wayne.
Evening star., 1932-02-02
Hoover Asks Nation
TOHonor Memory of
George Washington
Issues Proclamation Gov
ering Period From Feb.
p to Thanksgiving.

President Hoover today issued a
proclamation calling attention to the
200th anniversary Of the birth of
George Washington and inviting the
people throughout the country to or
ganize themselves in their respective
communities to do honor to the mem
ory of the First President during the
period from February % to Thanks
giving day.
His proclamation reads:
The happy opportunity has come to
our generation to demonstrate our
Washington by fitting celebration of
the 200th anniversary of his birth.
To contemplate his unSelfiSh devo-
ton to duty, his courage, his patience,
his genius. his craftsmanship and his
accomplishments for his country and
the world refreSheS the spirit. the wis
dom and the patriotism of cur people.
Therefore, I, Herbert Hoover, PreSi
cent of the United States of America,
acting in accord with the purposes of
the Congress, do invite all our people
to organize themselves through every
community and every association to do
honor to the memory of Washington
during the period from February % to
Thanksgiving day.
And I hereby direct that on the
anniversary of his birth the flag of the
United States be appropriately displayed
on all Government buildings in the
United States, and all embassies, lega
tions and Offices of the United States
abroad
Csigned) HERBERT HOOVER"
Evening star., 1932-02-02
COOLIDGE SECOND OATH BELIEVED
TAKEN ON GIDEON BIBLE IN HOTEL
Ex Justice Hoehling Says ut Wasn't Preachers Bible
as He Tells of Incident

President Harding's death, Mr.. Coolidge
had gotten in touch with advisors here
and had been told an oath administered
bv his father would be legal.
Later, it was recalled today. speeches
we're MADE disputing the validity of the
oath, on the ground that it had been
administered by a State officer enpoW-
cred only to swear in other State off1-
GERS.
Some time after President Coolidge
had come to Washington, Judge Hoeh-
ling recalled today, he was approached
by Attorney General Daugherty anG
advised that Mr.. Coolidge was des1rouS
of renewing his oath. The reasons were
not discussed, as Judge Hoehling re-
calls, but he is of the opinion that it
was simply a precautionary measure.
The Judge agreed that when his serV-
ices were desired they would be avail
able
On the afternoon of August 81 Justice
Hoehling received a call to come to the
Willard. where Mr.. Coolidge was domi-
ciled on the fourth floor, and was ad-
mitted by Secret Service men.
The two men met in room by them
selves, and without any formality, the
Justice, Bible being presented, sWore
in President Coolidge at 2:45 pm.
The justice then took his departure,
and in conformity with the previous
understanding, made no mention OF
the incident, or, as Judge Hoehling says
with laugh:
II Just kept my mouth shut about it."
Since that time the law has been
changed to make unquestioned the right
Of = STATE officer to administer an oath
to a Federal officer.
Evening star., 1932-02-02
PRESS DECLARES MEXICO
MUST STAND WITH u. S.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
MEXICO CITY. February 2.-The
newspaper Excelsior today editorially
declared that if trouble were to come
in the Far East Mexico would find itself
unalterably allied with the United
States.
The United States is our neighbor
and We might as we'll accept that as a
fact" the editorial said. Our interests
lie with hers in this matter. We should
continue to be friends.
Mexico is and should continue to be
at peace with the world, but we have
cur interests to defend and these in
terests are allied with those of the
United States. Mexico cannot see with
indifference the grave developments in
the Far Eastern sector"
The editorial said that while Japan
undoubtedly needed room for expansion,
its conduct at Shanghai was entirely
uniustified.
Evening star., 1932-02-02
S5OO,ODD is NEEDED
TO FILL D. c. CHEST
Budget Lacks Half Million to
Be Raised by Tomorrow
Night.

With pleas from their leaders on be-
half of the destitute ringing in their
ears. Community Chest solicitors today
sought the half million dollars needed
to attain the goal of $26Ol 900 in time
for the close Of the campaign tomorrow
night
Chairman Capper Of the Senate Dis
trict Committee made an appeal for
gifts in talk last night over radio
station WRC. He said no one should
dodge the responsibility Of helping those
in need. He added there should only
be two classes of people, those who
give and those who receive.
Il voice an appeal to those who have
Jobs said Senator Capper. in behalf
of those who have no Jobs. to those
who have comparative security in be-
half of those who have no security; to
those who have children we'll sheltered
and cared for in behalf of those who
have no one to care for them, except
the charities of our city; to those VINO
have health and VigOr in behalf of those
who are sick and infirm; to those whose
aged parents are happy and secure in
DSIldlI OI IIlOSe dSeu people WHO nave
no one to care for them except the
home for the aged; to those who are
sure of their way in life in behalf of
these who are in need OF guidance in
the midst of bewilderment and uncer-
tainty.
Others Made Appeals.
"This is an opportunity to demon
strate that the people OF Washington do
care tremendously for the welfare Of
their citizens. Surely you will assume
completely and adequately the whole
burden of the task Of human welfare
and by additional gifts If you have al
ready given and by generous gifts If
YOU have not given show that Wash
ington is city which will care for its
own and will set a standard of human
service for all the Nation to admire"
Other Chest supporters appearing on
the program with Senator Capper were
Rabbi Abram Simon, Rt Rev. John N.
Mcnamara, auxiliary Bishop of the
Baltimore archdiocese Of the Catholic
Continued on Page 2 Column 81
Evening star., 1932-02-02
Company Submits Schedule
of Reductions to Public
Utilities Board.
PROPOSED DECREASE
EFFECTIVE ON MARCH |
Public Hearings Expected to Be
Ordered by Commission Prior
to That Time.

The Washington Gas Light Co. today
submitted to the Public Utilities Com
mission new rate schedule designed
to reduce gas bills s21l 900 year, based
on gas consumption during 1881. Of the
proposed reduction, approximately $780,
900 would be in the domestic schedules
and Sill 900 for commercial users. The
schedules are offered effective March
l. Prior to that time the Public Util-
ties Commission will probably hold
public hearings on them.
The new rates are designed so that
the substantial portions of the cut go
to the larger consumers.
The proposed schedule "a for do
mestic use calls for a charge of 81 for
the first 1000 cubic feet. For the next
1000 cubic feet the rate is go cents per
thousand. for the next $4,000 the rate
is 85 cents per thousand, and for all
over $4,000, the rate Is 80 cents per
thousand.
Saving Pointed Out.
The domestic schedule now in force
is 81 per 1000 cubic feet for the first
1900 feet and 80 cents per 1000 for all
over 1900.
Under this proposed schedule the 25,-
752 customers who now use 1000 cubic
feet or less per month would save MOTH
ing. The 6l.670 customers who use
from 900 to 5000 cubic feet per month
would save cents per month. total Of
approximately $4,000 per year.
The 1887 customers who use 5000
to $4,000 cubic feet per month would
save about IS cents per month each. a
reduction Of about S55, ,283 per annum.
The 68 customers who use $4,000 cubic
feet and more per month would save
S965 per month. total of about S7679
per annum for this class.
Two new schedules, to be known as
e. and "F." both designed for apart
ment house owners. are proposed by the
company The e" schedule is for
apartment house owners who use gas
tor heating water for tenants, and the
F. schedule for apartment house
owners furnishing gas to tenants for
cooking and refrigeration.
The schedule for house heating Is
not changed except that the 81 charge
during the Summer months when the
heating apparatus is not used is abol-
ished A second charge of $3.50 for
disconnecting services in use for less
than one year is also abolished, ac-
cording to the proposed schedules.
These two charges. referred to as null
sance charges" will effect a reduction
of Sl0,750 a year.
Other New Rates.
The company offers new rates for
schedule &C" for small commercial
use:s The charge here is 90 cents per
thousand cubic feet for the first $4,000
feet per month; IS cents per thousand
Continued on Page 2, Column 2)
Evening star., 1932-02-02
Pacts Likely as
Geneva Basis
of Action.
SATO Is SUANE
IN HIS ANSWER
Declares Program of
Powers Just What
Toxic Wants.

SHANGHAI, China, WedneS-
day, February 3 CP).-Comment-
ing today on the efforts of the
great powers to terminate the
conflict here, Chinese munich
pal officials said China would
welcome any move to restore
peace in the Far East without
infringement upon the national
sovereignty and dignity.
1t was generally believed that
ChinaS reply to the Co-operat-
ing powers who have offered
proposals to end hoStllltleS
would be blanket acceptance.
BY the Associated Press.
The United States and Great
Britain submitted to the japanese
and Chinese governments today
detailed proposals designed to enc
hostilitieS in the Orient.
At the same time, ]. H. Thomas
the British delegate at Specia
meeting Of the League of Nations
Council, said the great powers
had determined upon a course OF
diplomatic cooperation in an eff
fort to restore peace, France anC
Italy giving their support.
While gunfire again raked Chi
nese sections of wealthy Shang
hal. President Hoover and his
cabinet waited anXiously for wore
whether the peace efforts would
succeed.
The Far Eastern authorities
took them under consideration.
The proposals we're:
Cessation of violence.
No more warlike preparations.
Withdrawal of combatants from
points of contact.
Neutral zones to protect the Inter
national Settlement
Prompt negotiations for permanent
peace. 81. 49,.
mention what further steps would De
taken if the proposals proven ull"C
Ceptable
The American Government plainly
was avoiding any Semblance OF a
threat rcserving meantime complete
freedom to act as future events may
dictate.
The text of the State Department
announcement follows:
ON January % the Chinese min
lister for foreign affairs in Marking ap-
peaIod to the United States, through
our consul general in Nanking, to take
immediate friendly measures to orlng
The hostilities in China to an imme-
diate end
on January 81 the Japanese foreign
minister in Toxic requested the Unlteo
States to use its good Offices to induce
the Chinese troops not to bring up
further rcinforcementS and to with.
Continued on Page 3, Column %
Evening star., 1932-02-02
HOLDS JAPANESE
|. FINANCES ARE LOW
Economic Expert Also De-
CIares Japan Is Too Heav-
lily in Debt.
BY DAVID LAWRENCE.

Japan cannot finance a protracted
war and is too heavily in debt to think
of deliberately provoking trouble with
the United States. This is the opinion
expressed today by Harold G. Moulton,
president of the BrookingS Institution
here, who made the most comprehen-
sive survey of Japan's finances and eco
nomic condition that has been compiled
in recent years. After many months of
conferences with Japanese fiscal au-
thorities. Mr. Moulton published his
book last October, entitled "Japan-an
economic and financial appraisal"
Japan" said MI. Moulton today,
has had a deficit continuously for
many years and her last years deficit
is worse than ever before. Even in the
years in which the rest of the world
was enjoying prosperity, Japan was bor-
rowing to balance her budget. She
cannot borrow abroad today. She
could float internal loans through the
Bank of Japan just as the Germans
or the French did.
Fighting People.
Now ! would not say that this would
deter the japanese from fighting and
making extreme sacrifices If they were
Continued on Page 3, Column -
Evening star., 1932-02-02
DAWES FINANCE
GROUP AT WORK
Directors Take Oath and
Launch Duties of Making
Loans to Aid Business.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
The Reconstruction Finance Corpora
ton officially started upon its duties
today with a forecast from one of its
officials that loans would be going for
ward very shortly.
Under the glare of score of power
full lights, Charles Gates Dawes, presi-
dent of the cgporation Jesse H. Jones
of Houston, Tex, and Harvey c. Couch
of Pine Bluff, Ark, took, the oath of
Office as directors.
1t was administered by James L.
Dougherty, temporary counsel of the
corporation, as photographers recorded
it on film and in sound.
Eugene Meyer, chairman of the board
of directors; Paul Bestor, member as
chairman Of the Federal Farm Loan
Bureau, and Ogden Mills, Undersecre-
tary of the Treasury, did not take the
oath as they already were Government
officials.
Mccarthy Not Present.
y,
the other director appointed, was not
present He has not yet been confirmed
by the Senate.
Just before going to the corporations
headquarters Mills said that after tax
ing the oath there would be an imme-
diate organization of the board, followed
closely by actual loan-making activities.
Mills conferred for more. than an hour
during the morning with President
Hoover.
The oath-taking ceremony was hur-
ried by Meyer, who told photographers
to make it snappy because we have a
lot of work to do
Gen. Dawes didn't like the powerful
lights and said so.
Il haven't got but one pair OF eyes,
he said, "and I don't want them put
out by these lights now"
After taking the oath, Eugene Meyer
handed Dawes, Jones and Couch their
commissions neatly done up like col
lege diplomas.
Inquiries about loans up to approxi-
mately s100,000,000 have been received
by the corporation. These inquiries
will be answered as soon as definite
procedure has been decided upon.
The board went into meeting be-
hind 10 I-ed doors Immediately after
taking the path.
Evening star., 1932-02-02
FRENCH BARGAIN REPORTED.
Support in China Traded for Debt
Concession.
BY NEGLEY FARSON.
BY Cable to The Star.

BY Gable to The Star.
LONDON, England, February q
From an indirect but unusually reliable
source, it is understood the British have
made a political bargain with the
French which promises to secure French
support in international action at
Shanghai-if any is taken. French
Ambassador Aaimede Fleurian is said
to have discussed this with Sir John
Simon, British foreign minister, before
leaving for Paris.
1t is understood that in return for
certain British concessions on the repa-
rations question the French have de-
clared their willingness to participate
in any international action at Shanghai
if it is along British lines. Such
report must be weighed carefully. of
course, but it has a significant meaning,
Continued on Page 2, Column 1)
Evening star., 1932-02-02
WASHINGTONIANB BLAMES COLD
FOR BREAKING JAIL AT LAUREL
Capital Man Fined for Other Offenses When He Returns
Voluntarily, but Jury Must Act on Escape.

lodged against him by Town Policeman
M. Haines.
The court imposed fines totaling $l1o
for the traffic offenses and held him
for the action of the grand jury for
jail breaking.
Habian chatham. who lives at the
same address as Dishman, and was ar
rested with him, also drew fines totaling
S110 on charges of driving while drunk
and having no drivers license, but ap-
pealed.
Both men were arrested by Corpl. L.
Bloom of the State police force fol-
lowing a collision between the Sfc in
which they were riding and g ked
machir1 on the Baltimore BouJ -fds'
Evening star., 1932-02-02
RESERVE PILOTS
SUBJECTS OF SEARCH
Two Lieutenants Left Glend dale for
San Francisco Under Unfavor-
able Conditions Yesterday.
Ru the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, February "A
search was ordered today for Lieut..
Edward D. Hoffman of Austin, Tex,
and Lieut.. william A. Cooke, jr., of
Tacoma, Wash, who disappeared yes
terdav with an Army observation plane,
on fight from Glendale to San Fran
Fly Flving conditions were not good, and
all commercial planes were grounded
Two hours after the plane left Glen
dale a plane was reported passing over
Visalia Calf. 1t was not identified.
THE two lieutenants were reserve Of
ncers on extended sctive duty. Cooke
recentlr, in Hawaii. set a world glider
record for endurance and distance.
Evening star., 1932-02-02
MAIL PLANE WRECKAGE
LOCATED IN CALIFORNIA
Fate of Pilot Undetermined, as
Searchers Are Unable to
Reach Location.
By 1.-The Associated Press

BT the ASSOCIaItd FItSS.
SALT LAKE CITY, February q
The burned wreckage of an airmail
plane piloted by John w. Sharpnack
of the United Air Lines was located 7
miles north of Rio Vista, in the Sacra-
mento Valley of California, air line
officials reported here today.
Information received here said
searchers had been unable to reach the
wreckage and the fate of the pilot
a veteran of the Boeing Division of the
United Air Lines, had not been de-
termined.
Sharpnack last reported his position
over Rio Vista at l am. tM. S. TD to-
day en- route from Oakland to Salt Lake
CITY
Evening star., 1932-02-02
EXTENSION IS ASKED

MADRID, February 2 P-Mgr;;
Tedeschini. papal nunclo, asked
Premier Manuel Azana yesterday 10
grant more than the 10 days allowed
by government decree for the olSSoIu-
ton of the Jesuit order in Spain.
He said longer time was needed be-
cause of the wide holdings OF the
JeSuitS.
Evening star., 1932-02-02
DEM0CRATAS DISSOLVED
Filipino Opposition Party Con-
tests Vote.

MANILA, February 2 [P).-The DEM
ocratas, chief opposition party of the
philippines for IS years, was dissolved
by a 55-to-l5 vote of delegates to the
convention Sunday night, but oppo-
nents of dissolution asserted today the
vote was inconclusive.
The party's dissolution would leave
the Nationalistas the only dominant
political party in the islands.
Evening star., 1932-02-02
Fierce Fighting g
Renewed i'm
Shanghai.
HONCkEW FIRES
SET BY CHINESE
Old Capital Expects
Battle; Bluejackets
Are Landed.

LONDON, February Z tP).-
An Exchange Telegraph dis
patch from Shanghai tonight
said Chinese forces in the
Chapel district had retired
under fire from two Japanese
batteries during the day, but
that the Japanese had not
pressed their advantage.
Two batteries of japanese
artillery fired about 80 shells
into the Chinese position.
LONDON, February 2 lP)-
The Great Northern Gable Co.
announced this evening that
censorship had been imposed on
cablegramS from China.
By the Associated Press.
A fierce battle. which promised
the most severe fighting since the
japanese invasion of Shanghai,
began this morning with a ter
rife shelling of the battered
Chapel sector by japanese artil-
lery, in which the guns Of the
warships on the lower river and
air bomberS we're reported to have
joined.
The $4,000 Chinese troops in the
Shanghai area Stanchly resisted
the japanese attack and retaliated
by setting fire TO Hongkew. the
japanese section of the Interna-
tional Settlement, forcing a with
draWal of the Japanese and prep
arationS for the evacuation of
japanese cit ems in vessels on the
river.
japanese guns stationed on Dix
well road in the Hongkew area of
Shanghai opened fire on Chapei
at 3:55 pm.
The United States was advised
that Japanese patrolling of British
and American sectors Of the In
ternational Settlement would be
discontinued.
Rites Held for japanese.
The bodies of 20 japanese blue
jackets who were killed in the fighting
at Shanghai were brought to the Sase-
bo naval base during the day by the
cruiser Tatsuta and solemn Buddhist
funeral held for them, attended by a
large crowd. Eighty-seven wounded
men also were brought on the cruiser
Japanese bluejaCketS landed at Nan
king shortly before noon and occupied
Iungtal Hill, overlooking the city. Chi
neSe troops were sent Immediately to
resist any attack from this quarter.
The U. S. S. Simpson reported that
American and other foreigners at Nan
KING are safe for the present and no
planS Tor immediate evacuation have
been made.
japanese airplanes flew over the
Chapel sector of Shanghai during the
afternoon, but dropped no bombs. The
belief prevailed among observers in
the foreign quarter that they were
taking detailed photographs of the
area.
Annoy and Foochow Quiet.
Chinese official statement at
Shanghai said there were $4,000 Chi
nese troops there. Japanese estimate
rad placed the number at a much
higher figure. Foreign military OBJ
servers expressed the belief that the
Japanese estimates were high.
AdVlces received at Hongkong said
the situation at Annoy and Foochow
where trouble threatened Yesterday
was quiet today.
battalion of French troops will
embark from Haipong, French Indo-
China, aboard the cruiser Waldeck
Rousseau, for Shanghai, it was official
ly announced at Paris.
Evening star., 1932-02-02
ARTILLERY BoMBARDs CHAPEL.
General Advance Begun by japanese.
L. S. Marines Menaced

SHANGHAI, February R.-Two
thousand japanese bluejackets began
a general advance on the Chapel sector
this afternoon following heavy artil-
lery barrage. The rattle of machine
guns and the roar of artillery was con-
tinuous as bluejackets advanced and
the Chinese forces, centered in the
Chapel area, resisted the attack.
Dispatches from Shanghai said the
Continued on Page 4, Column -
Evening star., 1932-02-02
FOJ7R NATIONS UNITE In DEMAND:
CHAPEL SHELLED, NANklNC TENSE;
T.. s. SUBMITS CONCRETE PLAN
Significance Ciren Notes
Sent by Western P0,uers
Messages to Japan and China Backed
by Possibility of fiction by
IndiriduaI Nations.

strong mixed brigade to Shanghai to
support her naval forces which had
been landed in that city last week.
At pm. Gar Eastern timel the
representatives of the United States
Government at Toxic and Marking pre-
sented to the japanese and Chinese
governments a note which, while eX-
pressing Americas sincere desire of
bringing about a peaceful settlement Of
the Sino-Japanese conflict, is full OF
meaning for those diplomats who can
read between the lines. The British
representatives in both capitals have
presented notes Couched in an exactly
similar friendly tone and it is under
stood that France and Italy have taken
CONTINUED on Page 3, Column g.
Evening star., 1932-02-02
BY CONSTANTINE BROWN.

Two events Of paramount Importance
occurred today in connection with the
Far Eastern situation. The United
States, together with the governments
Of Great Britain, France and Italy has
sent note to the japanese and the
Chinese governments urging them to
cease hostilities and settle all outstand-
ing controversies in the spirit of the
BRAND kellogg pact and the resolu-
ton of the League of Nations OF De-
cember 9.
The Japanese government has sent a