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Evening star., 1932-04-03
Unbiased Opinions of Secre-
tary Declared Needed as
Stabhizing Influence.
CABINET MEMBER TO SAIL
FOR PARLEY NEXT FRIDAY
Solution of Political Dissentions
and Step Nearer Accord Hoped
for in Presence.
BY CONSTANTINE BROWN.

Secretary of State Stimson is leaving
for Geneva next Friday night on board
the steamer Isle de France 'I am
going to Geneva" he stated, because
feel that I could be Of help to the
American delegation"
The news of the Secretary's departure
came as surprise to everybody, in
cluding the Secretary himself. Mr..
Stimson has been Ill for the last 10 days
and is hardly convalescent now.
The American delegate to the Dis
armament Conference, Norman Davis,
arrived in Washington about the time
the Secretary become i'll. The official
purpose of his visit was stated to be to
give the President and the State De-
partment first-hand information about
the progress of the conference. His
real purpose, however, was to use all
his convincing powers to induce the
Secretary to go to Europe and associate
with the principal European statesmen
In their discussions for the solving Of
the world crisis.
Political Readjustments Needed.
Mr.. Davis told the President and the
State Department that the statesmen at
Geneva had finally realized that the
world was heading toward an unprece-
dented catastrophe and had come to
the conclusion that if this is to be
avoided, political readjustments OF the
major problems must be made at the
earliest possible moment. Mr.. Davis
reported that the tendency among the
statesmen at Geneva was to show a
more conciliatory attitude toward eacn
other, but since the conference hao
opened the official discussion of the
major problems of the world had been
carefully avoided, because the leaders OF
the European powers were not certain
of success. Mr.. Davis is said to nave
convinced the President that the pres
ence of the American Secretary OF State
at Geneva would be more than helpful
to settle these political problems on
which the whole disarmament question
hinges.
Mr.. Davis saw the Secretary Of State
last Tuesday and urged him to go TO
Geneva at once. The President already
had been won to that idea. Mr.. Slim
son "hobbledr out of a sick bed on
Wednesday, went to the White House,
talked at length with the President and
decided that this was the time to go
to Geneva where the leaders OF the
four principal European powers would
gather after having met in private In
London to discuss their troubles among
themselves.
The presence of Mr.. stimson at Ge-
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Evening star., 1932-04-03

For years 1t had been the habit Of
John Thomas Disney. 70 years old, to
fall asleep while being shaved IN a
barber shop near his home at 54l1
Eighth street.
Yesterday Disney, a retired employe
of the Washington Railway & Electric
Co. came in as usual and was soon re-
laxed in a chair under the ministra-
tions of Vito LErario.
The barber was not surprised when
his customer seemed unaware that the
shave was over. He was unable to
arouse Disney, however, and summoned
DR.. George B. Heinicke Of 5436 Georgia
avenue.
Disney must have died while being
shaved, as the physician pronounced
Evening star., 1932-04-03
CLINIC IS SET UP AT CAPITOL
AS STRAIN TELLS ON LEGISLATORS
House Physician Takes Precautions Many Fall Ill
From Ardent Labors.

House" and the events Of the following
days have borne out his prophecy.
One member, Republican Whip Vestal,
died of heart attack Of a nature that
results from overwork and prolonged
nerve strain.
Many members were compelled to
leave their labors on the floor.
Republican Floor Leader Smell dropped
out because of severe cold. Former
Floor Leader Tilson became Ill while on
an Easter trip with his children TO his
old Tennessee home, but is better now
and left for Washington today.
Acting Chairman Crisp Of the WAYS
CONTINUED on Page 2, Column 81
Evening star., 1932-04-03
Farm Aid Plans Accepted.

BISMARCK, N. Oak, April 2 (P1.-
Petitions to initiate three State measures
providing five-year partial moratorium
on debts, abolishing mortgages on grow
ing crops. and prohibiting corporations
except cooperative from engaging In
retary Of state Robert Byrne.
The proposals sponsored by the North
Dakota Farmers Union WIN be voted on
Ia the June 20 primary election.
Evening star., 1932-04-03
Sy the Associated Press.

~ the Associated Press.
While House members were resting
bodies weary and nerves frazzled from
tax bill labors in their third Saturday
recess of the entire session yesterday,
DR.. w. Calver, House physician. in
stalled in the Capitol miniature hos
pital.
A sizeable number are Ill and DR.
Calver proposes to be prepared for fu-
ture exigencies.
A week ago he issued grim warning
lest the legislators break under strain
that he termed unparalleled in the ex-
perience Of the older membership Of the
Evening star., 1932-04-03
131 Start Hunger Strike.

HAVANA, Cuba, April 2 CP).-One
hundred and thirty political prisoR ,rs
in Principe Prison have refused food
since last night, lawyers who visited
clients in their cells. said today. The
hunger strike is a protest against the
accommodations provided. it was said.
Evening star., 1932-04-03
s7,OOO,OO0 SET ASIDE

DENVER, Colo, April 2 R.-Seven
million dollars will be spent by the
Mountain States Telephone & Tele-
graph Co. in 1892 for improvement and
extension Of service, 1t was announced
today at the office of the president.
This will be in addition to $14.000.00
the company expends annually in wages,
rent, taxes and related matters.
Evening star., 1932-04-03
CURTIS VISIT RUMORED.
Norfolk Intermediary Reported in Bay
State.

MARTHAS VINEYARD, Mass, April
2 R.-There was an unconfirmed rumor
tonight that John Hughes Curtis of
Norfolk, Va, had come here in connec-
ton with the Lindbergh kidnapping case.
The report was that Curtis, who left
his Norfolk home early today on a
secret journey, had come here by air
plane to confer with representatives OF
the kidnapers.
1t had been said here that Curtis
would visit the Summer home Of Will
liam M. Butler, former United States
Senator, but Butler said he knew moth
ing of any such arrangements, and
doubted the authenticity OF the report.
Evening star., 1932-04-03
Two Baby Bows Killed.

TUPELO, Miss, April PD,-Two s.
year r-old boys, Harvey Caldwell and
Harold Tate, perished in burning play
house here today as their mothers risked
their lives in trying to break open doors
and windows to rescue them. The chill
dren had locked themselves in and
started the fire in trying to light Ian
tern
Evening star., 1932-04-03

editorials and Editorial Features.
Public Library-Page 4.
traternities-Page 5.
Disabled American Veterans-Page 6.
Inc Home Gardener-Page 6.
Parent-Teacher Activities 6.
Community Centers-Page 7.
Evening star., 1932-04-03
COUNTY FUNDS SHORT
Pennsylvania Loss in Closed Bank
Set at $14e, ,325.

NEWCASTLE, Pa, April 2 R.-An
auditors report, disclosing shortage Of
s149, 1858 in the accounts of Miss AIDA
M. Smiley, former county treasurer, was
made public today.
The amount. the report showed, rep
resents shortage in the general coun-
ty funds and is the total deposited in
the former Citizens National Bank of
Ellwood City by the treasurer. The
bank closed its doors some time ago.
County Solicitor John p. Lockhart
announced he Is preparing TO demand
that the bonding companies make resti-
tuition. A., a,.s.s q A,ss
Evening star., 1932-04-03
RUTH BRYAN OWEN RESTS
Florida Representative Recuperat-
ing at Atlantic City.

ATLANTIC CITY, N. j., April 2 up.
Ruth Bryan Owen, woman Represen-
tation from Florida, is a guest at the
Hotel Traymore. She arrived from
Washington Wednesday to recuperate
from an attack of influenza and said
she expected to remain four or five days
more. She Is spending most of her time
in her room or on the sun decks of
the hotel. She has refused to be inter-
viewed.
Evening star., 1932-04-03
VETERAN ACTOR DIES
Thomas L. Jefferson, Stage and
Film Star, Was rs Years Old.

HOLLYWOOD, Calf, April 2 OP.-
Thomas L. Jefferson, rs, stage and
motion picture character actor, died at
his home here today.
He was the son of Joseph Jefferson,
distinguished thespian, who played the
role of Rip Van Wrinkle for As years,
and he followed his father in the part
for rs years. After the death Of Frank
Bacon, he had the lead role in
"Lightnin' :"
jefferson had lived in Hollywood
eight years, appearing in many films,
the most recent being Forbidden" and
The Hatchet Man" Funeral services
will be held Tuesday.
Evening star., 1932-04-03
PART FOUR-IO PAGES

amusement Section-Stage, Screel
Music and Radio.
Music News-Page 3.
In the Motor World-Page 4.
Radio-Page 6.
Aviation-Page 7.
Y: M. c. A. News-Page 8.
District National Guard-Page 8.
Naval Reserves-Page 8.
American Legion-Page 8.
Evening star., 1932-04-03
PART THREE-12 PAGES.

society Section.
Women in Official Life-Page 8.
kathleen Norris Articles-Page 8.
News Of the Clubs-Page 10.
Evening star., 1932-04-03
ST.THOMAS CRISIS OVER
Virgin Islands Books Balanced.
But Paw Must Be Revised.

ST. THOMAS, Virgin Islands, April
2 (R.-The financial crisis for the
present fiscal year has passed, it became
known today, when inheritance taxes
and economies covered the deficit.
1t was announced, however that in
the new budget. salaries would have to
be revised to meet falling revenues and
cut in the Federal appropriation.
Evening star., 1932-04-03
Rockefeller Foundation Mission
Arrives in Colombia.

SANTA MARIA, Colombia, April a.
A mission of the Rockefeller Foundation
arrived here today to analyze puzzling
fever epidemic.
Authorities are convinced the malady
is not yellow fever, despite some SIM
ilarity. The Government requested the
mission. and has placed Health Bureau
assistants at the disposal of the Ameri-
can mission.
Evening star., 1932-04-03
FIRE RAzES II HOUSES

Bowers Beach, Del, Firemen Call
on Nearby Towns for Aid.
BOWERS BEACH, Del, April 2 (R.-
Ten or twelve houses were destroyed by
fire in this town this afternoon. Fire
companies from five surrounding towns
were called up to assist in preventing
the flames from reaching IS other
houses. The loss was estimated at
nearly 100000.
Evening star., 1932-04-03
TODAY'S STAR
PART ONE-24 PAGES.
PART TWOa pACES

UeHeraI NeWs-LOcaI, National
Foreign.
Schools and Colleges-Page B-5.
Evening star., 1932-04-03

Keeping Up With the Jonses; Tarzan;
Mr.. and Mrs; The Timid Soul: Moon
Mullins; Reg'lar Fellers; Little Or
phan Annie. and Mutt and Jefi.
Evening star., 1932-04-03
Mail Is Delivered
Through Pupils as
Snow Blocks Roads
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
PEMBROKE. N. H., April q
Rural Mail Carrier Ellsworth
Runnell solved his delivery prob
lem when impossible roads halt
ed him this week. He visited the
rural schools, passed out mail to
the pupils and they took 1t home.
Evening star., 1932-04-03

Financial News and Classified Adver-
tising.
Serial Story, Martins Summer
Page IL.
Y. w. c. A. News-Page II.
w. C. T. u. News-Page IL.
Spanish War Veterans-Page IL.
Marine Corps News-Page IL.
Organized Reserves-Page 10.
Veterans Of Foreign Wars-Page IL.
D. A. r. Activities-Page IL.
Evening star., 1932-04-03
PARIS ON DAYLIGHT TIME
6 Pm. Here Now Midnight Under
New French Schedule.

PARIS, April 2 R.-France went on
daylight saving time at IL pm. Green
wich mean time tonight.
Thus 1t became midnight, French
daylight saving time at pm. Eastern
standard time.
Evening star., 1932-04-03
CONGRESSL|NESUP UP
FOR BONUS FIGHT
Bitter Struggle ImpendS With
Announcement of Hear
ingS April II.
BY the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press
A time and place were set yesterday
for opening skirmishes in what promises
to rank second in fierceness only to the
congressional tax war-the campaign
for cash payment to the soldiers bonus.
Acting Chairman Crisp, leaving for a
weeks rest after the strenuous House
battle over the revenue bill, announced
that on Monday, April IL, the Ways
and Means Committee will open hear
ings on bonus legislation.
Before this group are pending numer-
Gus bills to pay holders of veterans
certificates in cash the SO per cent of
face value that remains unpaid. Some
would resort to bond issue to raise
the necessary s2.20o,0o0 900, but the
largest group wants to issue new cur
rency to retire the certificates.
Opposed to Bill
''I am opposed to the BILL" Crisp said,
''but we promised the advocates a hear
ing, and they will be given the oppor-
tunity to present their case"
President Hoover already has stated
publicly his absolute opposition to such
legislation. House leaders n both par
ties fresh from a victorious budget
balancing tax fight, also are against the
plan, while the Senate has ordered 10
per cent slashes in all supply bills in a
program Of rigid Federal economy.
Against this opposition proponents Of
cash payments contend they will not
1nJure the Federal Treasury.
We want to cash the bonus certifi-
Gates by issuing new currency" Repre-
sentative Patman, Democrat, Texas,
said yesterday. I'VE want to convert a
non-circulating Government obligation
into circulating Government obliga-
tlon-money.
Evening star., 1932-04-03
Bond Issue Held Futile.

We know the legislation can't pass
II we ask bond issue. this is no time
for bond issues. We favor a moderate
relation. and there is ample gold to
back the currency needed to cash the
certificates"
Patman said he believes "the Ways
and Means Committee will be convinced
1t should give q favorable report" to
such bill But whether or not favor
able action is forthcoming, proponents
say that already more than the neces-
sary las members have pledged their
signatures for a discharge petition that
would force a House vote.
Evening star., 1932-04-03
COLoRED SECTION-s PAGES.

GRAPHIC SECTIONS PAGES.
World Events in Pictures.
Evening star., 1932-04-03
PART SHIP PAGES

PART FIVE PAGES.
Sports Section.
Evening star., 1932-04-03
PART SEVEN-20 PAGES.

Magazine Sectlon.
Notes Of Arts and Artists-Page IA.
Reviews of New Books-Page is.
Crossword Puzzle-Page Is.
The Eoys' and Girls Page-Page 18.
Highlights of History-Page 10.
Those Were the Happy Days-Page 20
Evening star., 1932-04-03
''From Press to Home
Within the Hour"

The Star is delivered every evening and
Sunday morning to Washington homes by
The Stars exclusive carrier service Phone
National 5000 to start immediate delivery.
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WEATHER.

WEATHER..
60. 8. Weather Bureau Forecast)
Cloudy and colder today and tonight;
tomorrow cloudy; fresh to strong south
west shifting to west and northwest
winds. Temperatures-Highe "a, at 4
pm. yesterday; lowest, Al, at am.
yesterday. Full report on page 3.
Evening star., 1932-04-03
WILL ANALYZE EPIDEMIC

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CP Means Associated Press.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-09-21
At the MOVIES
What Became of
Film Gangsters

Behind the bars at last!
Those burly screen hoodlums who
have terrorized us with their machine
guns and who have moved down
countless men in gangster films are
now in Jail.
You'll see them serving time in
Hold En- JAIL" RKO-Radio Pic
lures riotous farce of football crazy
prison. And If you were a gangster
picture fan you'll recognize their
faces, which haven't been seen so
much since the gangster cycle waned.
However, among the "convicts" are
Bob Woolsey and Bert Wheeler. There
also are Rosco Ates, Warren Hymer,
Paul Hurst and other professional
screen killers. On the prison staff
are Edna May Oliver and Betty Gra-
BILE. but they are not behind the bars.
Incidentally, stammering Rosco
Ates plays one Of the funniest roles
screened in the picture, that Of a
quarterback calling signals for the
prison footballers.
Hold EN- Jail" will show soon At
the Capitol theatre.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-09-21
Flash Halfback
Murdered on Run
To a Touchdown
Battling Crime Mott v at e S
Mystery in 10000 Witnesses
Coming Thursday to the Para
mount Theater

Phillips Holmes, Dorothy Jordan,
Charles Ruggles and Johnny Mack
Brown head the cast of 10000 Wit
neSses.' murder mystery set on the
football gridiron. which comes to the
Paramount theaoer Thursday.
The story has to do with the at
tempt of gambling ring to "fix''
big football game by eliminating
the star player OF the favorite team.
They fix 1t so well that the star
breaking loose and en- route to a
touchdown In clear field. is sud-
denly seen to stagger, stumble and
fall. Physicians find him dead, wit:
not mark on his body to explain
how he was killed-though they know
Il Is murder.
The boys teammate and buddy and
. clever detective finally solve the
case. however.
Holmes plays the role Of the team
mate, with David Landau as The
detective. Brown Is the victim: Rug
glsS, = wise cracking reporter at the
eAnae 70 ''c0ver" It via radio.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-09-21

cratic leaders that this state would
give the New York governor a ma
jority of 10000. The governor of
Kansas, as he waved farewell to Roo
sevelt, told him Kansas was coming
in for the Democrats 100000 strong.
AS he waved goodbye to the corn belt
political leaders. Farley last week
yelled: See you all in Washington
on March A.
These majorities may be too excess
sive, but outside of the cities. there
is practically no Hoover sentiment
here. You talk to the man at the
filling station, the waitress at the no.
tel. bell boys and porters. They are
for Roosevelt. The bankers, some
businessmen. not all of them by a
long shot, and professional men be-
lieve that President Hoover should be
retained in office to work out his
policies. They are doing little for
him, however. The anti-Hoover forces
are most active and militant. They
have put the Republicans in an en-
barrassing position and to date Hoo
ver's friends have fought poor, inept
defensive battle In the Middle West.
1t is almost impossible to find a HOO
yer supporter among the farmers.
X X X
In case of close contest between
Hoover and Roosevelt the presidency
may be decided in the West. Hence
the intensive campaign being waged
through the corn belt states. Unless
they are checked, disgruntled agri-
cultural elements will turn the trick
for Roosevelt. Senator Borah has ex-
pressed himself publicly that in his
view the West is the battlefield OF
this national campaign. That is why
the slightest political reaction is being
carefully studied. All this may have
caused Hoover's managers to aban-
don the front porch campaign first
decided upon.
Nebraska Democrats expect Senator
Norris to be much more effective in
his support of Roosevelt than he was
in the advocacy of Smith in 1923.
Norris is to stump the state for Roo
sevelt. When Roosevelt swings back
through the corn belt to speak at
olOuA ivy, AO"d, VIC SPVCAdA tAnAi
will stop at McCook. Neb.. the home
Of Norris. There the style of the
Norris attack will be decided upon. It
is expected that Roosevelt will be
introduced by Norris to his McCook
constituents. The train may be held
for a short platform meeting at the
depot. These informal rural confer
ences from the rear end Of the OBJ
servation car have been effective.
Gov. Roosevelt is getting close to the
agricultural situation and freely asks
advice of the farm leaders. Part OF
Roosevelt's appeal is devoted to ask
ing for advice on agrarian problems.
He frankly tells his audience that he
has come West for first-hand infor-
nation.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-09-21
= O N T n u E ID
~ from page one
Nebraska Electors
May Bolt G. O. p. to
Support Roosevelt

mistakes Of the federal farm board
TO be duplicated.
Here is the plan as tentatively sug-
gested: Allot to each farmer his share
OF acreage of corn or wheat to be
used for home consumption. 1t Is
stated that consumption can be de-
termined. relatively at least. On that
portion of his crop. the farmer would
receive a price sufficient to cover cost
OF production plus reasonable profit
for his labor All crops raised in eX-
cess of the quota assigned the farmer
would have to be sold on the world
market.
Want to Try 1t Out
Farmers are anxious to try out the
quota plan as a drowning man grasp
ing at a straw They show anger
and resentment when they speak of
the many plans initiated by Hoover
to protect banks. insurance companies,
railroads and trust companies. It is
craftsmanship, they say, to loan 500
100000 to save Dawes bank, but
Socialism or worse to apply direct aid
to an industry which is gradually be-
ing wiped out. Through low prices
and high taxation many farmers are
erduced to tenantcy or worse others
are in the bread lines Of the city
This Is the farm reaction to the Hoo
yer plan Of beginning at the top and
trickling down. Farmers say. out here
In Nebraska where the great Com
moner set them to thinking back in
1896. that they don't expect prosper
ity ito trickle" according to the Hoo
YER blueprint.
Democratic campaign speakers are
meeting the arguments of Republi-
cans neatly. One of Hoover's official
family has termed Roosevelt's prom
ises as Sky-Writing and impossible.
Democrats reply that four years ago,
President Hoover told the electorate
that through the agency of the Re-
publican party. poverty was to be
thing of the past and prosperity
perennial condition under its aegis.
Democrats contend Roosevelts pledges
are far below the eXtravagant utter
anceS of Hoover in 1923 when pros
perity was heralded as a Republican
heritage and without Republicanism
nothing but depression and utter
darkness. The Republicans have no
full dinner pail to wave or bull mar
ket to point to in the corn belt as the
campaign wakes warm. The farmers
are not carrying torches behind Re-
publican banners in 1932--they are
holding indignation meetings and in
curing into the state of the Republic
:; X \:
Eastern Nebraska and most of Iowa
has a bumper corn crop. In some
places near here corn is reported to
have gone 80 bushels to the acre. In
Iowa the states biggest yield is re-
ported. Iowa state raises nearly 20
per cent Of Americas corn. It goes
to market on the hoof. If livestock
prices surge before November many
Iowa farmers may stay in the Repub-
lican ranks. But if the sag continues
they will turn to Democratic leader
ship toward which the drift at this
writing is most decided.
* X X
James Farley, Roosevelt's astute
manager. was told by Nebraska Demo-
Evening star., 1932-07-20
CORN CREDIT AGENCY
HAS BRIGHT OUTLOOK
Twenty Per Cent of Loans to Farm
ers Have Been Liquidated, Says
General Manager.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, July 20-The National
Corn Credit Corporation approaches the
end of its farmer-aid project with a
very satisfactory" outlook fer coming
out even or ahead, says its general man
ager. Harry Laird.
Formed last Winter to fulfill the func-
ton of rural banks when the latter ap-
peared unable to give adequate aid to
the farmer, the corporation made 2153
loans en- home stored corn to farmers IN
70 counties of Illinois and Iowa.
The loans, contracted between last
December l and May IL. matured July
Is, when approximately 20 per cent had
been liquidated. according to Laird. He
said this was better than had been ex-
pected, in view Of the fact that most
farmers are busy harvesting now
With the end of the threshing season
said the heaviest period of liquidation
of loans probably would be between
that date and August IS More than l25
loans were paid off in the final week
preceding July IS
Within another 80 days" Laird said.
we figure that the bulk CT the loans
Will have been liquidated. although
there will be some marketing as late as
September Is. Another thing that may
Slow us up is the fact that rural ele-
vators now are crowded with small
grains and unable to take all corn Of
fered"