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Evening star., 1932-02-21
III. Peace Move
Aban1lonedfOr
Present.
NO NEW NOTES
co NSIDERED
Stimsonl Weighs Ap-
peal of I Edanking for
Anoth 4er Effort.
BY the Associated | Press.

BY the Associated l. Press.
The State Department has met
so many rebuff s in trying to bring
peace in Shal ighai that it has
abandoned act i've overtures pend
ing more Favorable opportunity
for the exte M sion of good Offices.
China's appeal Friday to the
department for another effort on
the part of tn 2 United States to
persuade japan to discontinue its
military aggre ssion has not been
answered, b ut Secretary Stimson
has it under consideration.
Nelson T. johnson, the Ameri-
can Minister to China, and the
French, British and Italian Min
listers to Chi o a. made final at
tempt at secnciliation Friday
before the expiration of the
japanese ult im.atum.
They call I'd on the Japanese
Minister at Shanghai and were
assured by him that matters
now rest with the Chinese
authorities" -
Wa r1ling Repeated.
johnson adv Is ed the State Depart
ment yesterday that he and his asso-
ciates also reiteE ited the warning given
repeatedly by CO nsul General Cunning
ham at Shanghai within the last two
weeks that je pan could not avoid q
large measure of responsibility for the
Jeopardy to bre Ign life and property
at Shanghai n the impending battle.
The Japanes Erlinister reiterated that
Japan was m epAy trying to protect
japanese inteNL.S.s and the foreign set
tlement.
An appeal vas also made to Gen.
Tsai Ting-Kat lie Chinese commander
in chief at She M yhai by Capt. William
Mayer OF the A 2 erican Army and Brit
johnson advise 4.
The foreign eic ers asked the Chinese
general to prot ect the Yangtzepoo Sec
ton of the J. International Settlement
against artillery fl re.
No New No tes Considered.
The general rep lied that shells falling
in that section we re response to Jap.
anese artillery fin E. He said he would
not fire in that direction again II as
SUIeQ CIlaC no odl )dIlcSe all 10 Ia
position in the set ,tlement area.
johnson and Gu nningham at Shang-
hal and Ambassa dor Forbes at Toxic
probably will not. be sent any new in
structions over he. week end. No new
notes are under consideration at tne
State Department
Secretary Stimse N refused to make
any comment today on the petition sent
to President Hoo YER by Newton u:
Baker, former Sea Letary OF War, and
many prominent educators urging that
the United Stat es join with members
of the League of Nations in any efforts
which they may make to enforce an
economic boycott against Japan.
Evening star., 1932-02-21

Annual Washington birthday ami
versary services of the Sons OF the Rev,
olution in the District Of Columbia Will
be held this afternoon at 4 O'Clock IN
the Church of the Epiphany, 1877 q
street. Right Rev Robert E. L. Str1der,
Bishop of West Virginia, will preach
the sermon and the following ministers
will assist: Right Rev. Philip Mercer
Rhinelander, chaplain of the society;
Rev. George W. Atkinson. associate
chaplain; Rev. Ze Barney Phillips, rector
of the Church of the Epiphany ana
chaplain of the Senate, and Rev D.
Freeland Peter, canon Of the Wasnmg-
ton Cathedral. Organizations joining
with the Sons of the Revolution IN the
service include the Society OF Colonial
Wars, Daughters of the American Revo-
luton. Sons of the American Revolution,
Children of the American Revolution
and the Colonial Danes OF America.
The public Is welcome.
Rites Set for Tonight.
Patriotic services will be held tonight
at o'clock at Grace Episcopal Church,
Ninth and D streets southwest, with
seven other community churches partl-
cipating: at Thomas Hamilton Lewis
Memorial Methodist Protestant Church,
Kansas avenue and Fourth street; at
Episcopal Church of the Advent, Second
and U streets, with other congregations
participating; at Epworth Methodist
Episcopal Church South, Thirteenth
street and North Carolina avenue north
east, and at Takoma Park Baptist
Church.
The Washington Monument will be
the focal point of commemorative rites
by many patriotic organizations tomor-
row. From early in the morning until
late in the afternoon there will be a
pilgrimage to the famous shaft partici-
Evening star., 1932-02-21
MAPES BILLS STUDY
NEAR COMPLETION
Bureau of Efficiency May Make
First Reports This
Week.

The United States Bureau Of Eff
cheney, it was learned yesterday, is near
ing completion Of the analysis of the
Mapes tax bills it undertook at the di-
rection of the Senate District Commit
tee. The first of the series of reports
on the results of the study probably
will be submitted to Senator Capper
within a week. Others will follow as
they are completed.
The study was started six weeks ago
of the income, estate, auto weight and
increased gasoline taxes If any con-
clusions have been reached, they have
not been disclosed, and probably will
not be made public until the reports
are in the hands Of Senator Capper.
Evening star., 1932-02-21
SPRING SCENIC EFFECTS STOLEN
BY FREAKISH WINTER WEATHER
New Season Begins for U. S. Meteorologists March l.
Although Its Official Arrival Is 80 Days Off.

paper and ink jotting down the lido
Syncrasies Of a Winter gone mad. Heat
records, cold records, wet records, snow
records-all kinds of records have been
put down in the books.
February makes the sixth month Of
abnormally warm weather. And 1t VIII
probably continue abnormally warm
until after March 81.
1.-THE weather" says Joseph B. Kin
Ger, Weather Bureau meteorologist,
forms habits just like we human
beings. It gets used to being warm
or cold and it's hard to change. This
is not a forecast. but it looks like 1t
will continue to be well above normal
average temperature for awhile"
Fortunately, no serious damage has
been done by the warm, Spring like
spells which have swept the country
east of the Rocky Mountains. Fruit
buds have been held in check and Win
ter wheat-almost two months ahead
Of schedule-has suffered little.
Copious rainfalls and heavy SHOWS In
Continued on Page 2, Column g.
Evening star., 1932-02-21
MISSISSIPPI VALLEY
PERIL BELIEVED OVER
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. February 20.-A
lot of water is coming down the Mis-
sissippi River, but ofdcial observers
said there was no cause for alarm from
present indications.
Swamp lands along the banks OF the
river are inundated as always during
moderate high water, but the squatters
move back to the hills and wait for
the water to Subside.
Today the Mississippi was reported
falling at and above Memphis, and on
the rise south of Memphis to the Gulf.
With the fall in the upper river, official
observers said the improved levees
could hold the present supply of water,
and from present indications It will not
approach the food OF 1927.
Evening star., 1932-02-21
Brown Announces
Hoover WilEnter
Primary in Ohio
Statement From Post
master General Removes
All Uncertainty.

The first open battle move Of Presi-
dent Hoover's denomination campaign
sounded yesterday with assurance from
the White House that he will enter the
Ohio primaries.
Postmaster General Brown, groomed
as the campaign manager of the Re-
publican National Committee, made
known the Presidents decision after
long conference with the President,
which included luncheon at the White
House. Just returned from recon-
naissance of conditions in Ohio. his
home state, Brown reported political
pointers favorable for his filing.
Upon many fronts. meanwhile. the
big guns of the Democratic candidates
Continued on Page 8, Column A.
Evening star., 1932-02-21
STAR AND BABY GUARDED
Esther Ralston Arrives in New
York After Baltimore Threats.

NEW YORK, February 20 R.-
Esther Ralston, former motion picture
actress, was given police guard today
when she arrived with her infant child
from Baltimore, where she said she
had received kidnap threats.
An officer met her at the Pennsyl-
vania Station and escorted her to a
hotel, where a patrolman was assigned
to watch her room
Miss Ralston said she expected to
remain in New York until police had
completed investigation of the threats
Evening star., 1932-02-21

British Convicts Disciplined in
Break Raise Disturbance.
PRINCETON, England, February 20
).-Dartmoor Prison, where mutiny
broke out recently among dangerous
convicts, was seething with unrest to-
night.
Fifty ringleaders of the mutiny, who
are kept in solitary confinement, with
three empty cells separating them from
each other, raised a pandemonium OF
shouts, curses and banging Of their
cells.
The uproar had occurred for several
nights, arousing the villagers of this
nearby place. They were greatly
alarmed last night, but the authorities
said they were ready for any eventu-
ality. Police and troops were avail
able If needed
Evening star., 1932-02-21

PART ONE-22 PAGES.
General News-Local, National and
Foreign.
Schools and Colleges, Page B-4.
PART TWO-s PAGES.
Editorials and Editorial Features
Public Library-Page 4.
At Community Centers-Page S.
American Legion-Page S.
Disabled American Veterans-Page S.
Naval Reserves-Page S.
Fraternities-Page 6.
Veterans Of Foreign Wars-Page 6.
Serial Story, Spite Wife"-Page I.
Army and Navy News-Page I.
Marine Corps News-Page 7.
w. c. T. U. Notes-Page 8.
PART THREE-12 PAGES.
Society Section.
Kathleen Norris Article-Page 9.
Women OF Diplomacy-Page 10.
PART FOUR-s PAGES.
Amusement Section - Stage, Screen,
Music and Radio.
Music NeWs-Page 8.
In the Motor World-Page 4.
Radio-Page S.
0loL14CG 4NdIlOlldl SudIQ-HdHc o.
Cross word Puzzle-Page 7.
Aviation-Page Z.
Spanish War Veterans-Page Z.
PART FIVE PAGES.
Sports Section.
PART SIX-I2 PAGES.
Financial News and Classified Adver.
Using
D. A. r. Activities-Page 12.
News of the Clubs-Page IL.
Parent Teacher Activities-Page IL.
PART sEvEN-s2 PAGES.
Magazine Section.
Notes Of Art and Artists-Page 20.
Reviews of New Books-Page 30.
Highlights of History-Page 81.
Those Were the Happy Days-Page 81
GRAPHIC sECTION-ls PAGES.
World Events in Pictures.
COLORED SECTIONS PAGES.
Keeping Up With the Joneses'; Tarzan
Mr.. and Mrs; Moon Mullins; Ths
Timid Soul; Reg'lar Fellers; Littl'
Orphan Annie, and Mutt and Jeff.
Evening star., 1932-02-21
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
The 1882 American travesty entitled
Winter has 80 days more to run on
its calendar contract before folding up
on an astonished audience which has
been left alternately warm and cold
mostly warm.
Then comes Spring, facing bad spot
on the bill, because most Of its scenic
effects already have been stolen and
used by the long-whiskered old man
who lost most Of his usual bluster In
staging his three months show this
year.
The Weather Bureau commentators
won't wait for March 81 to write of
the Winter performance as one break
ing records of q hundred years stand:
ing. Their Spring begins March l. and
they are satisfied.
Never have they used w 30 much
Evening star., 1932-02-21

work for q variety
otherwise would not
lbs, in addition to
i to a proportionate
,g needed improve
homes.
=. The Star, the plan
hment by the COM
nd for loans to en-
ecurity other than
in improving their
are to be paid back
"a year. in monthly
its. Moderate bank
re charged, and the
ID on the average
Is for which loans
Jude painting and
household repairs or
!.chase of home fur
aim Of the company
ely for undertakings
pployment for labor.
age 2, Column -
Evening star., 1932-02-21
already Of assuring

already Of assuring
of tradesmen who ,
have landed the i
stimulating business
degree and providh
ments to employees. :.
As inaugurated b
involves the estabhs
pany of a special fu
ployes, with no &
character. for use
homes. The loans
to the fund withA-
or weekly installmel
ing interest rates {
interest is comput
monthly balances.
The improvemer
are available in6
papering, general
alterations and pu
nishings. It IS tn :
to lend money W r
that will involve e
Continued Oh ]
Evening star., 1932-02-21
RAIL WORK. TO INCREASE
Missouri-Pacific Shops to Add
More Men.

CHICAGO, Femrlary 20 L9.-L. w.
Baldwin, president +. OF the Missouri Pa
cific Railway lires, in letter made
public here tonight aid that shop work
will be increased l.: per cent on the
lines this month.
Baldwin said tn employment IN
crease was "due to the successful con-
ference and agr ement on wage, re-
ductions last mo n tn" Union railway
workers last mon tll accepted 10 per
cent pay cut
Evening star., 1932-02-21
KIANCWAN IS POUNDED
BY ARTILLERY, PLANES,
TANKS AND INFANTRY
Night Club Diners
Leave Cabarets to
Tune of Cannonading
BY the Associated Press.

by tne ASSCCldIco EIcSS
SHANGHAI, February 90
Night club habitues came out Of
Shanghai's crowded cabarets early
this morning to the tune of can
nonading on the northern front.
The cabarets lock their doors
at 10 pm, with the patrons in
side, to get around the curfew
established in the International
Settlement early in the hostilities
between China and Japan. The
locked doors are advertised as q
drawing card. All customers in
side who lack passes must remain
there at least six hours until the
curfew Is off.
Lightning like flashes of silver
colored fire from the artillery on
the battle front, Illuminating the
black sky, added zest to the home
ward journey of the bon vivants.
Evening star., 1932-02-21
CARS DITCHED IN TUNNEL
Pennsy Wreck Delays Trains on
Washington Run.

BALTIMORE, February 20 (P)-Two
cars of q freight train were derailed
in the Hoffman street tunnel OF the
PENNSYLVANIA Railroad here tonight,
blocking traffic for several hours, dur
ing which Pennsylvania trains on the
New Washington run were routed
over the Baltimore g. Ohio Tracks
Evening star., 1932-02-21
New England Col 4 Years Record.

BOSTON, Februau , 20 (P.-New Eng
land in many loca TC1es tonight saw the
mercury drop to the lowest point OF
the year, with s'lh zero temperatures
New Hampshire. NJ ,wport, VT, report
ed the lowest mark with 20 below zero.
Evening star., 1932-02-21
TODAY'S STAR

PART ONE-22 PAGES.
General News-Local, National and
Foreign.
Schools and Colleges, Page B-4.
Evening star., 1932-02-21
DARTMOOR IN UPROAR

CONTINUED on Page 4, Column -
Evening star., 1932-02-21

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.
Evening star., 1932-02-21
WEATHER.

u. 8. Weather Bureau Forecast0
Pa KIy cloudy and slightly warmer;
tome rrow. cloudy and warmer, probably
rain moderate northeast, shifting to
easfl. winds. Temperatures--Highest 43,
at pm. yesterday; lowest, 80, at 8 an.
ye yterday.
Full report on page 6.
Evening star., 1932-02-21

Continued on Page 2, Column 1.)
Evening star., 1932-11-19

Mayors of Is cities and towns took
part in opening of a s5,00o000 road in
England
Evening star., 1932-11-19
HOUSING INFLUENCE
ON CHILD STRESSED
Dr.. Ray Lyman Wilbur Cites
Home Needs in ForeWord
to Guide Book.
Continued From First Page.)

tCOlIlnuSQ FTCm FISt TdBt.J
civic organization that deals with any
phase of home improvement. On the
local Better Homes Committees there
should be represented the public schools,
through teachers of home economics or
their principals or Superintendents,
women's clubs, chambers Of commerce,
civic Improvement associations, parent
teacher associations, the various organ
izations which work for the improve
ment of child life, and in rural COM
munities the extension service, farm bu-
reaus. the Grange and similar agencies.
Better Homes Committees representing
each of these are able to coordinate
their activities in wen-rounded pro-
gram of lectures, contests exhibits and
demonstrations which aim to reach
every household in the community.
There were 9,772 such local commit
tees last year representing each State,
many hundreds of counties and thou
sands of communities. Their programs
constitute one of the greatest achieve
ments of American civic idealism.
viii Garry on Programs.
In spite of the difficult economic
conditions of the past three years, the
Better Homes Committees will carry on
WITH pIUBfdHlS VI ufiCIIlpiOytlOIJ ICnCA
through home care and repair and beau
tification or Improvement of home
grounds and public highways. They
will, however, at the same time prepare
for the inevitable economic recovery by
studying standards for new housing SO
that the mistakes of the past may not
be repeated. The findings of the Presi-
dents Conference on Home Building
and Home Ownership will be utilized by
study groups in anticipation of their
immediate application or their use in
the near future. The Nations leading
specialists for each detail of home i'm
provement we're represented on the
committees of the conference and their
findings are now available for universal
local application.
1T is the privilege not only of every
parent but of every citizen to cooperate
with their local Better Homes Commit
tee in the study of local problems Of
housing and home life and in the prepa-
ration of programs for 1898 which will
meet the most urgent problems that the
community now faces. Emphasis may
be shifted from year to year as new
problems arise or old problems are met.
In a democracy the very essence of sue
cess lies in the assumption of individual
responsibility and wisely directed CO.
operative activity, which in the field of
housing are represented by the unselflSh
volunteer programs of local committees
for Better Homes in America"
The headquarters office Of Better
Homes in America is located at 1853
avenue. Dr. James Ford !
Is the executive director.
Evening star., 1932-11-19
OCTOBER BUILDING.
EXPENDITURES UP
Increase of 2.3 Per Cent Is
Reported by U. S. Bureau
of Labor Statistics.

An increase of % per cent in the
indicated expenditures for total build
ing operations of the country last
month, as compared with the total for
September, was reported today by the
United States Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The increase was revealed in the re-
ports of building permits issued in 351
cities having population of more than
$4,000, carrying total estimated cost
of $32 2,498,455 for all classes of new
work.
Home Projects Decline.
New residential construction projects
declined 124 per cent in number and
12.7 per cent in cost, comparing Octo-
ber and September totals. New non-
residential building increased los per
cent in cost.
Additions, alterations and repairs de-
creased 43 per cent in number, but the
Evening star., 1932-11-19
STUDIES SALES METHODS
Realtors Association Is Compiling
Report by Means of Parleys.

The best practical methods of sales
manship IN the real estate field. as
developed in actual operation through
out the country, are being compiled by
means of sales conferences now being
conducted through cooperation of the
National Association Of Real Estate
Boards.
The conferences are conducted by
A. John Berge, sales counselor Of the
national body. who recently staged an
all-day session here.
Evening star., 1932-11-19
FOUR PLANS APPROVED
BY ARCHITECT COUNCIL
Rating Is Given Designs for Three
Dwellings and One Office
Building.

Designs drawn for three dwellings and
an Office building were given an ap-
proved rating by members of the Archi-
tect's Advisory Council at a session last
week with Capt Hugh p. Dram, director
of inspection for the District
The rating indicates the judgment of
the volunteer jury of members of the
Washington Chapter of the American
Institute of Architects that the plans
meet the standards which should be
maintained for private buildings in the
communities in which the buildings are
to be erected.
One other building design was rated
Evening star., 1932-11-19
FARMERS TO BE AIDED
Ohio Governor Appoints Committee
in Debt Situation.

Gov. George White of Ohio on No
vember announced appointment of
Statewide Farm and Home Protective
Committee to set up organizations in
every county to counsel and assist
farmers and home owners in regard to
mortgages on their property maturing
or past due.
THE purpose Of these organiza-
tions," the Governor said, lis to bring
together the mortgagor and mortgage
and attempt to work out some plan of
refinancing whereby the property owner
may continue in possession for sufficient
time to work out his problem
The Statewide committee. serving
without pay, will designate local COM
mittees in each county.
Evening star., 1932-11-19
Housewares Sales Gain.

NEW YORK, November 10 (Pl.-The
market for small housewares has been
enlivened by substantial inquiries from
buyers representing chain store organi-
cations which are seeking goods for
January and February promotions,
dealers report.
Evening star., 1932-11-19

Turn left on Bradley Lane
from Conn. Are. z squares
70 Maple Are, then north
? short squares TO Elm ST.
Evening star., 1932-11-19
',22S,203 Contracts Let.

indicated expenditures for repairs IN
creased 5 per cent.
S8,22S,203 Contracts Let.
Various agencies of the United States
Government awarded contracts during
October for buildings to cost $8,228. .203.
This Is an increase of approximately so
per cent, as compared with September.
but a decrease of about 20 per cent as
compared with October, 1881.
Comparing permits issued In 344
identical cities during October, 1882,
and October. 1881, there was a decrease
Of 55.4 per cent In the number and a
decrease Of 75.5 per cent in the esti-
mated cost of new residential buildings.
Evening star., 1932-11-19
as average and another was disapproved
as being below average

as being below average.
Those approved were plans for an
Office building for 2615 Pennsylvania
avenue southeast, designed by M. Mes
robian for u. S. Randle, owner, and
dwelling for 60l2 North Dakota avenue,
designed by Sears, Roebuck & Co. for
B. c. Hayner; dwelling for 1912 Twenty
fifth street northeast, designed by
Charles E. Dillon 6J j. H Abel for F. j.
Kennedy. and dwelling for 6ll5 Utah
avenue, designed by Maurice S. May for
H. G. Grimmel.
Milford chronicle., 1932-11-11
BAPTIST CHURCH
Sunday, Nov. Is, 1882.

Sunday, Nov. 13, 1882.
10 a. m.-Bible school.
IL a. m.-Morning worship and
sermon, followed by the Lords Sup
per-
1880 p. m.-Song service and SER
mon.
1880 ap. m.-Saturday evening
prayer service at the home of Mrs.
VIII. Clendaniel, on Kings Highway.
Rev. VIM. H. Savage will have
charge of these services.
Everybody welcome.
1904 1892
CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Third and Church Streets
Sunday, November IS, 1882
1880 r. NJ. Holy Communion.
10 A. M.-Church School.
II A. M. Morning prayer and SER
mon.
ST. JOHNS r. C. CHURCH
Rev. Alfred A. Jones
9 a. m.-Mass at Milford.
Mass at Rehoboth at Z, 9 and II
o'clock. r.
Milford chronicle., 1932-11-11

The Delaware City Girl Reserves
are to have d Workshop for
Christmas gifts for the next two
meetings. The members are collect
ing toys and will repair them for
distribution at Christmas time. The
Women's Council met ON Wednes-
day evening, November 2, to discuss
program plans. The members are
Miss Mary Money, chairman, Mrs.
George Bright, Miss Mcconnell, Miss
Netsch, Miss Smedley and Mrs.
Cook. ts
The Newark Junior Girl Reserves
met in the Girl Reserve Club room
on Friday afternoon. With their ad-
visor, Mrs. Henry Harris, they plan
Fed for a hike to be held November
10. The club divided into groups to
provide entertainment and to select
place for the hike. The following
are on committees: Joan Barnes,
Barbara Benedict, Bernice Tryens,
Maggie Campbell, Dorothy Powell,
Mary Louise Brown, Margaret Daw-
son and Mildred Dill. The senior
club met Friday evening, November
4 with Mrs. Dorothy Walbon, the ad-
visor. An out door meeting and hike
will take place November II and for
the next meeting the club will at
tend the annual meeting of the Dis
trict Y. W. c. A. in Dover, Novem-
Der IS.