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Evening star., 1932-09-16
Johnson. NEW HEAD OF LEGION.
HAS VIGOR BEHIND JOVIAL FRONT
West Virginian Rose Rapidly
in Law and Politics
Before War.
Joined Army in 1917 and Saw
Service in France and
Germany.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
CLARKSBURG, w. Va, September
16.--Jovial and happy-go-lucky Louis
A. Oouie) Johnson, new national COM
mander Of the American Legion, con-
ceals behind his good fellow" exterior
a quick thinking shrewdness that makes
him one Of the most prominent attor-
neys in his adopted State of West Vir-
ginia.
For more than two years his name has
been discussed widely for the national
post and his fellow Legionnaires in
West Virginia had rallied uniformly be-
hind his candidacy. first submitted a
year ago. when Henry L. Stevens of
North Carolina was elected national
commander.
Tall and broad -shouldered-he is 6
feet l inch tall and weighs about 220
pounds-the new Legionnaire chieftain
won national recognition as commander
Of the West Virginia Department Of the
Legion three years ago. For the first
time in its history, the State depart
ment went over the top in membership
during Johnsons administration.
Service Began in 1917.
johnson is Al years old. His military
service began in 1917 m an officers
training camp at Fort Benjamin Har-
rison, Ind. His first assignment was as
a captain with the 80th Division, at
Camp Lee, Va, the same year.
In May, 1918, he sailed for France
and saw active service in the Meuse-
Argonne offensive and later accompa-
MED the Goth Division OF the American
Expeditionary Force into Germany
Upon returning to the United States
after % months, he was reassigned to
the 80th Division and received his dis
charge at Camp Dix, N. j., in June.
1919.
Johnson is a native of Virginia, born
at Roanoke, January 10. 1891. He fin
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Marriage Licenses.

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Deaths Reported.

Horatio A. Hobbs. 10 osllinser Hospital
Edward Maroney. SIS, Home for 4sed and
In6rm.
joseph Buckley. 40. Emergency Hospital
Arthur Moran. &c. Casualty Hospital
Frank F. Gresnwell; 90. 1925 srd St.
low St
gency Hospital
Warren Tolson. .jr. H. 2s41 Hish st. Sc.
Neville Parks. S. Sibley Hospital
Iolanda Di Geronimo 8. 730 Euclid ST.
Doris Turner, months. Gallinger Hos
pital
Margaret Davis. 70. 1878 st.
Anne M. Weeden, IL 1918 NJ st.
Charles H. Thomas. g. Tidal Basin.
Ida Cole, So Emergency Hospital
Wallace Taylor. a.. Gailinger Hospital.
Nathan A. Withers. a.. 1922 Half st. sw.
Patsy Page. 40, Garfield Hospital.
Beatrice Walls %. tuberculosis hospital.
Hospital.
Ruth Wood. months. Children's Hospital.
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L|NC0LM'S IDEALS
URGED BY HYDE
Secretary Makes Plea at
Fort Wayne Bronze
Statue Dedication.
BY the Associated Press.

by Lhe Associated fTeSS.
FORT WAYNE, Ind. September 16-
An appeal to the American people that
they turn back to the ideals Of Abra-
ham Lincoln was delivered here today
by Secretary Of Agriculture Arthur M.
Hyde.
Addressing an audience gathered here
to dedicate bronze statue of "Abra-
ham Lincoln-the Hoosier Youth" Hyde
rebuked those who believe that some
how the Government owes them a
living"
Few statements ever made by NOR
tai man" he asserted. have been more
persistently misinterpreted than Linz
coins famous phrase at Gettysburg
Government Of the people. by the peo-
pie and for the people
True Meaning Lost.
"That phrase has been bent from its
true meaning to serve the advocate Of
pure democracy, the purpose Of the
deniagogue, and of the radical. 1t Is
frequently the catchword Of those who
believe that somehow the Government
owes them living without effort on
their part. The phrase is often in the
mouth of legislative blocs. which seek to
emphasize minority class interest at
the expense of the common good.
Abraham Lincoln was no visionary
upon the rights Of men. He loved
America and the American Constitu-
ton because they throw open the door
of equal opportunity. But the indi-
vidual in Lincolns philosophy, who
was offered the opportunity was equally
held to the duty of accepting 1t to the
extent that his industry, his intelligence
and his merits entitled him."
Hyde asserted Lincoln's philosophy
made property the fruit of labor and
positive good to the world" Radicals.
he said, can find small comfort from
any honest Interpretation of Lncoln's
immortal words.
ITO this Nation today-emerging
from the abyss of depression and dis
tress into which war and its inevitable
aftermath have irresistibly plunged 1t,
he said, "the mere recital OF some Of
Lincoln's immortal words should come
as re-baptimism Of hope and
courage"
Message From President.
A message from President Hoover
was read by Senator James E. Watson.
The message said:
"I am deeply interested to learn of
the unveiling and dedication Of the Paul
Manship statute of Abraham Lincoln
the Hoosier Youth Such a memorial
Of the great President is singularly ap-
propriate in the State in which he
spent so much Of his boyhood, the State
which contributed so greatly to develop
his powers Of mind and spirit at their
most sensitive stage.
And, as every fresh study Of his
life reveals new lessons of encourage
ment to a noble and fruitful use of
eevry boy and girls natural endowment
Of these powers, 1t is true service to
the Nation to maintain institutions
which, like the Lincoln Historical Re
search Foundation, are dedicated to the
continuous study Of the great Presi-
dents career.
"The ever-growing appreciation Of
Abraham Lincoln's character and of his
immortal service, not only in preserv-
ing the Union, but In adding to its
loftier ideals, Is q wholesome sign of
the fundamental soundness Of the ma
tional character and of the peoples
steadfast devotion to the highest prin-
ciples of life and Government"
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to put this into effect or dismiss work
er5. He said the economy law had
brought some unnecessary hardship"
John w. Philip, Fourth Assistant Post
master General, addressed the associa-
tion this afternoon. discussing the con-
tinued reduction in expenditures made
in two principal departments in his
bureau--post office quarters and motor
vehicle service.
"I1le whole price structure has de-
clined," Philip said, "and it was obvi-
ously our duty to readjust our expenses
in accordance with the new conditions" +"
He said $68l 900 was saved out of
the 1881 appropriation for quarters,
dicted a s6oo,o saving in 1893. fo-
an aggregate reduction in the three
fiscal years Of $2,o26,000.
In the motor vehicle service, Philip
said, costs have been cut from Is cents
per mile Of truck travel in 1929 to IL
cents in 1882. He added:
THE cost of producing 4n hour Of
truck service has decreased SO pe- cent
since 1921. whereas the average salary
Of the motor vehicle service employees
has increased nearly 80 per cent during
the same period"
Philip said the department also has
reduced the costs Of stationery and
twine by nearly $780, 900 since 1880.
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ished. the academic course and studied
law In the University Of Virginia. re-
ceiving the bachelor Of laws degree in
1912. He was admitted to the bar Of
Virginia and West Virginia In the same
year and became partner In local
firm.
Won Office in 1912.
Barely out of college, he stepped out
and became district attorney OF Harri-
son County, w. Va, In part Of 1912 and
in 1918.
Democratic in politics. he was elected
to the House Of Delegates in 1917, serv-
ing as chairman of the Judiciary Com
mittee and majority floor leader. He
left politics to enter military service
during the war. johnson still retains
his Reserve commission as lieutenant
colonel.
The new Legionnaire chieftain Is g.
member of the American Bar Assoc1a-
ton and the Bar of the City Of New
York. He is a thirty-second degree
Mason, a Shriner, past exalted ruler OF
the 'Elks and member Of the Odd
Fellows
He was married to Ruth Maxwell
after moving to West Virginia. They
have two children.
Evening star., 1932-09-16
LINE STOCK CREDIT
!. NEEDS TAKEN Up
Presidents Proposal, Affect
ing Owners and Shippers,
Before Bank Groups.

BY the Associated Press.
Organized banking groups in six Fed
eral Reserve districts had before them
today request from President Hoover
for activity In filling credit needs Of
live stock owners and shippers.
Through the Central Executive Com
mittee of the IL recently organized
Banking and Industrial Committees,
the President urged financial aid for
live stock areas during the feeder sea-
son and pending first operations Of the
Reconstruction Finance Corporations
agricultural credit institutions.
Telegram Transmitted.
terday Immediately vas transmitted By
its executive secretary. Everett Case, to
chairmen of the banking groups in Chi
cago, st. Louis, Minneap polls, Kansas
City, Dallas and San Francisco. II
read:
AS you are aware, the Reconstruc-
tion Finance Corporation is earnestly
engaged in tie erection Of series of
credit institutions for the purpose of
serving live stock and feeder leans and
for other agricultural purposes.
The corporation has found many diff
cuitieS in recurring personnel and in
overcoming legal questions which arise
under the act. and although they are
working unremittingly for the earliest
possible erection Ct thsse institutions, II
does not appear that they will all be
functioning for two or three weeks. In
the meantime the season for shipment
of live stock for feeder purposes, ETC.. ;.
upon us.
Maximum Bank Activity.
"I am wondering if it would be posi-
Die for you to interest the Federal
Reserve Banking and Industrial Com
mittees in the areas of the country
where this credit is required. that thez-
should secure maximum activity of al
the banks to take care Of these de"
mands, at least pending completion oS
tie Reconstruction Corporations Or
ganiZations. ! know OF nothing that
would more quickly promote agricultural
interests thsn regular flow Of live
stock into feed lots"
Case also advised the chairmen that
Wilson Mccarthy, director in the Re
construction Corporation, said the credit
institutions upon completion would be
prepared TO take over sound loans from
the banks"
Evening star., 1932-09-16
MAINE VOTE ST|RS
ALL NEW ENGLAND
Depression Found Chief Issue
in Normal G. O. P. Terri
tory Now Uncertain.
BY DAVID LAWRENCE.

BOSTON, Mass, September 16.-All
the Democratic triumph in Maine. Over
the line In New Hampshire the situ-
alton is hardly different from that in
the Pine, Tree State, except the Demo-
Gratis there have from time to time
captured the State, irrespective Ct the
national situation. Vermont has de-
cidedly Republican aspect. but the
Roosevelt sentiment is not hcensider-
able
Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Con-
necticut show the effects of the Al
Smith controversy, but the Maine result
has changed even that somewhat.
Many of the Smith Democrats who
were more or less Indifferent are begin
ming to take an interest in Roosevelt
The Roosevelt leaders are tactfulIy say
ing nothing. but their followers are say
ing that it doesn't make much difference
now whether Smith actively campaigns
for Roosevelt: that the Democrats are
going to win anyhow.
Depression Chief Issue.
the other there is only one story-the
depression. The sentiment is anti
Hoover rather than pro-Roosevelt. 1t
isn't simply the people without jobs
who reveal their discomfort, but the
people who have been forced to accept
reductions in wages and part time en-
ployment. The prohibition issue Is a
factor, of course. but it is by no means
the controlling issue. Maine possibly
would have elected Republican Gov
ernor by narrow margin II the pro-
hibition issue had not been injected
into the fray. but the Democratic gain
would have been almost as great and
the moral victory of the Democrats
even under those circumstances would
have been conceded.
So there is no way to explain the
turnover in Maine except on the dis
affection of the people due to the eco
nomic conditions. The voters in the
cities are likely on the analysis Of the
vote to show a greater shift from the
Republican side than in the rural dis
tricts.
This is going to be a campaign in
which the workers will play a more
decisive part than in any election within
the memory of the present-day political
leaders.
G. o. p. Leaders Concerned.
Republican leaders privately express
their concern. They say that unless
some way can be found to overcome
the resentment the election Is lost to
them. They are hopeful, of course, that
business conditions may show improve
ment between now and election day,
but it is realized that this cannot
possibly affect all those who have made
up their minds to vote the Democratic
ticket. The Republicans are hopeful
that they can hold sufficient votes to
squeeze through. They think ag-
gressive campaign by President Hoover
may bring large numbers OF the regular
Republicans back into line.
New England is ordinarily q Repub-
lican stronghold. It looks as If 1t would
go Democratic this year unless in the
next seven weeks the Republicans can
make an argument sufficiently convlnc-
ing to hold the Republicans in line.
Evening star., 1932-09-16
AUXILIARY FAVORS |
APPEAL FOR BONUS.
Mrs. S. A. Blackburn of Ken
lucky Elected President.
Meet Next in Chicago.

By the Associated Press.
PORTLAND. Greg, September To-
Backing the actic2 of the American
Legion, the Amerissn Legion Auxiliary
in the closing session Of its annual
convention yesterday went on record
rs urging full and immediate payment
OF adjusted service certificates.
Mrs. 8. A. Blackburn of Versailles,
KY, was elected and installed as presi-
dent Of the auxiliary. She was unop-
posed. The organization accepted the
invitation Of the Illinois department to
hold the 1893 Convention in Chicago.
Other Oh[icers Elected.
Support CT the Legion's declaration
Tor the bonus came with acceptance
OF the report submitted by the legisla-
tive chairman, Miss Anna Manion OF
Massachusetts,.
Three other national officers were
re-elected and q new historian chosen
MRS. Gwendolyn Wiggin Macdonald of
Indiauapoli-. secretary; Mrs. Cecilia
Wenz Of Indianapolis, treasurer; Mrs.
J. J. Doyle of Toledo, Ohio, chaplain,
and Mrs. Malcolm Douglas Of Seattle,
national historian.
The following new vice presidents.
all unopposed. were elected: Mrs. w.
Heider, Sheridan, Oreg., Yves IN di-
vision; Mrs. Charles s. Schall. West
Haven, Conn, Eastern division: Mrs.
c. A. Corbin, Poplar Mont. North
western division; Mrs. Roland B. How
ell, Thibodaux. La, Southern division,
and Mrs. o. H. Allbee, Marshalltown,
Iowa, Central division.
Resolutions Adopted.
Mrs. Pat Allen of Portland. Oreg.,
was elected American vice president OF
Fdac Auxiliary. p
Resolutions approved by the conven-
ton called for support of the national
defense act Of 1920; recommendations
OF the War and Navy Departments as
to what constitutes minimum for ef.
fective application Of the national de-
fense act so as to assure its purpose,
and appropriations necessary to pro-
vide this irreducible minimum.
Evening star., 1932-09-16
bORAH DEPL0RES
I BONUS PLEA NOW
Harhord Also Holds Majority
Of Legion Oppose It.
Co0ntz Favorable.
Blythe Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
BOISE, Idaho September 16.-Sen-
ator William E. Borat Of Idaho declared
yesterday 1T would have been far bet
ter for the standing and reputation Of
the Legion II it had postponed action"
on the resolution calling for full cash
payment Of the bonus.
In o statement issued after the
American Legion convention in Port
land had called for payment Of the
bonus, he said:
II am sorry the Legion thought it
expedient and just to pass the resolu-
tion for the payment Of the bonus at
this time. I am sure 1t would have
been far more satisfactory to the Legion
hereafter If they had taken into con-
sideration the condition of the country
and awaited its recovery to some ex-
tent, at least, before acting.
When 100000 men and women
face the Winter without work. when
homes are being lost and farms are
being abandoned because Of taxes and
debts. when 1t Is very serious ques-
tion Of how the Government is going
to get through the Winter with its ter
rife load to carry, 1t would have been
far better for the standing and reputa-
ton Of the Legion If it had postponed
action.
IF the Congress Is made up of men
worthy to represent a great people in
an hour of trouble, it will respectfully,
but firmly. say that the taxpayers Of
this country are carrying all the bur-
den they can carry at this time and
that these veterans must share the
common load with the people"
Evening star., 1932-09-16

Greg, saying q statement Of Secretary
Of War Hurley on the bonus marchers
had been placed in War Department
franlked envelopes on the chairs Of dele
gates at the American Legion Conven-
tion there. -
He said he had made an investigation
and could not find that any quantity Of
envelopes had been taken from the War
Department. He also said that Secre-
tary Hurley, so far as he could find,
carried only a few copies Of speeches
which he expected to deliver on his trip
and that these were intended for the
press.
Evening star., 1932-09-16
FORESTRY FELL0WSHIPS

The Charles Lathrop Pack Forest
Education Board Is preparing to award
fellowships In forestry for 1888. APP
plications for fellowships must be sub
the board, 1915 Sixteenth street
The fellowships intend to encourage
students Of forestry who have shown
unusual intellectual and personal quail
tiles to obtain training tbft will best
equip them for responsible work.
Evening star., 1932-09-16
CANTOR'S FIGHT PRESSED
Defendants Accused Of Wasting
Assets Ordered to Give Answer.

WILMINGTON, Del, September 16
R.-An order was issued in Chancery
Court yesterday directing the defend
ants in the accounting suit brought by
Eddie Cantor against Goldman-Sachs q
Co. and the Goldman-Sachs Trading
Corporation of New York to appear in
court by October and either answer
the bill Of complaint or denur to it.
The bill Of complaint, filed by the
comedian last February, alleged certain
individuals In the concerns squandered
and wasted assets In the sum Of several
millions Of dollars and asked the court
to order the defendants to render an
accounting.
Evening star., 1932-09-16
COONTZ APPLAUDS LEGION.

KANSAS CITY. September 16 P.-
The demand Of the American Legion
Tor immediate cash payment Of vet
erans' compensation certificates was
described last night by Admiral Robert
E. Coontz, retired, commander of the
Veterans Of Foreign Wars. as q "chal-
lense to the forces aligned against
veteran welfare
We have walked virtually q lone
fight for the cash payment for sew
eral years past, and as the climax
nears We are happy to know that the
American Legion as a national body
Will be at our side when the next ses-
sion OF Congress convenes," Comdr.
CoontZ said In statement.
Evening star., 1932-09-16
HARBORD OPPOSES DEMAND.
Former Chief Of A. E F. Star Azails
Bonus Request.

Former Chief Of A. E. F. Star As..ils
Bonus Request.
NEW YORK. September l6 P-A
belief that the majority Of World War
veterans will "energetically" oppose any
bonus legislation that would be a
deadly blow to the welfare Of the Ma
ton" was expressed last night by Gen
James G. Harbord.
Harbord. who was chief Of stan of
the A: E. F. in France, gave out at
Republican Eastern headquarters, the
following statement, in part;
"As one who favored the principle of
adjusted compensation and the original
bonus legislation passed by Congress in
1924. desire to congratulate President
Hoover on his courageous statement
published today, in which he re-em-
phasized his position clearly and un-
on proposals for immediate
cash payment Of the bonus.
In the acute emergency that pre-
walls today the rank and file Of our
people will be entirely out of sympathy
with such legislation"
Evening star., 1932-09-16
BUSINESS Federation
COMMENDS. GLASSFORD
Resolution Lauds Judgment and
Firmness in Dealing With
r F F''

Brig. Gen. Pelham D. Glassford's
Judgment and ArinneSs N dealing with
the B. E F." was commended in a
resolution adopted last night at meet
ing of the Federation Of Business Mems
Associations at the Ann Clarendon
Club. 1640 Rhode Island avenue. The
superintendent of police was guest
speaker at the meeting. Repeal Of the
eighteenth amendment was advocated
as an aid to business recovery by other
speakers.
Delegates from IS associations which
are affiliated with the federation we're
present at the meeting. Winfield
Grimes entertained.
Evening star., 1932-09-16
SHOUSE LAUDS LEGION
Repeal Stand Held Sign Of Gain in
Movement.

Jouett Shouse, president of the As
sociation Against the Prohibition
Amendment, in statement today said
resolution favoring repeal of the eight
zenith amendment lis striking evidence
Of the remarkable recent progress Of
the repeal cause" -
He said the action also brought as
surance that Congress will soon pass
On to the States . resolution giving
them opportunity to eliminate the
eighteenth amendment from the Con-
Stitutiou''
Evening star., 1932-09-16
WAR BRIDES ORGANIZE
French Wives of American Veter-
ans to Meet Annually.

ans to Meet Annually.
PORTLAND. Greg, September 16
DIFFERENTIATION Of the National
French War Brides Club. to meet
every year at the time and place Of
the National American Legion Conven-
uon, was announced here yesterday.
All Frenchwomen who are married to
American ex-service men are eligible
for membership.
Mrs. Germaine Anderson Of Hills
boro, N. Oak, is national president and
Mrs. Marie Hall Of Los Angeles, sec
retary-treasurer. A vice president is to
be elected or appointed for each State.
Evening star., 1932-09-16
OIL WELLS QUOTA CUT
Teaxs Commission Orders Reduc-

AUSTIN. Tex, September l6 (R).-
Four barrels were ordered cut from the
production Of each well in the East
Texas oil field by the Texas Railroad
Commission yesterday, but the area out
put will remain at 375 900 barrels daily.
The per-well allowance was reduced
from so barrels to 46 barrels, effective
tomorrow. 1t was estimated there would
be 8,153 producing wells in the area
by October /.
Evening star., 1932-09-16
CIVIC SERVICE MEETING
j. R. Kinsey Will Speak at First
Fall Gathering of Federation.

}. r. Kinsey, secretary of the Balti-
more Gavel Club, will address the first
Fail melting of the Federation Of Civic
Service Clubs of Washington Monday
night at the University Club.
The federation is composed OF dele
gates from the Optimist, Civitan, Ex-
change, Reciprocity, Y Mems, American
Business Mems, Zonta, Newcomers,
Round Table and Monarch Clubs.
Evening star., 1932-09-16

The parental instinct In birds Is 50
strong that it = easy to foist eggs or
nestlings not too obviously dinerens
from their own upon couple to whom
they do not belong.