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Evening star., 1932-04-13
ORD PRESTON ASSUMES DUTIES
AS HEAD OF UNION TRUST co.
Succeeds Edward J. SteII-
Wagen, Who Becomes
Chairman of Board.
Dean of Active Bank Presi-
dents Resigns Because
of III Health.

Ord Preston, former president of the
Washington Gas Light Co, assumed
his duties today as president of the
Union Trust Co, to which position he
was elected late yesterday after Ed
ward j. stellwagen. head of the bank
for 80 years, had resigned on account
of i'll health,
MI. Stellwagen, one Of the banks
founders, was elected chairman of the
board. The directors recently created
the Office to keep him actively con-
nected with the institution.
His long service with the trust COM
pany made Mr.. Stellwagen dean of the
active bank presidents in Washington
He is 78 years old. was in charge of
the bank when the Union Trust Build
ing was erected and still was at the
helm many years later when the an
mex was constructed. which doubled
the size of the building. For several
years Mr.. Stellwagen was very active
in the affairs of the District Bankers
Association, being president of the or
ganization in 1910 and 1911
In addition to being a banker, Mr..
Stellwagen always has been prominently
identified with Washington real estate
interests and has been directly con-
nected with many of the city's most
important construction projects Years
ago he and business associates were
connected with the old Ebbitt Hotel. To-
Gated on the site where the National
Press Building now stands. Mr. Stell-
wagon urged members of the Willard
family to build the first Willard Hotel
When completed he and group of
l.
the hoStelry successfully for 20 years
erection of the Capital Park Hotel and
until recently was president Of the
Raleigh Hotel Corporation.
Mr.. Stellwagen has served the Capt.
tai Traction Co. for many years as a
director and was director in the
Washington Gas Light Co. up to the
time control OF the concern was trans
ferred to out-of-town interests He is
q graduate of George Washington Uni
versity Law School, belongs to many
clubs and civic organizations and has
done a great deal for the success of the
Episcopal Eye, Ear and Throat Hos
pital.
Ord Preston the new Union Trust
president, has been resident Of Wash
ington since 1911. He was born So years
ago in ST. Helena, Calf, the son CT
Col. Albert w. Preston, u S. A. He OBJ
tanned his early education in Phillips
Exeter Academy, in Massachusetts. after
which he entered Yale, obtaining a E. A.
degree in 1899. From New Haven he
went to New York and became con-
nected with Wall Street firm, which
carried on both banking and broker
age business.
For two years he was in the coal busi-
ness In Pottsville, Pa. He returned to
Evening star., 1932-04-13
MONTGOMERY JURY
URGES WAGE CUTS
Recommends 10 Per Cent Re-
duction for All Officials
in Report.
BY STAFF Correspondent of The Star.

ROCKVILLE, Nd. April ia 10
per cent reduction in the salaries oil
all county officials of Montgomery
County in view Of present conditions
prevailing in the United States was
recommended in the report of the
grand jury for the March term Of the
circuit Court rendered to Judge Robert
b. Peter yesterday afternoon.
The report. which was presented by
William H. McCeney, foreman, also rec
commended that no additional bond
issues for the county be authorized for
few years other than for emergency
purposes
A thorough audit of all county funds,
made yearly by reputable certified pub
nc accountants, was also recommended,
Inc Jury also reported examining
list OF the 236 persons receiving pen
Slons from the county, and stated that
In few instances the individuals are
receiving more than they should.
=, Everything humanity possible to bring
the murderers of Horace D. Waters, 79-
year-old storekeeper of Old German
town, to justice has been done by the
county Police Department and the
states attorney, the jury reported. Wit
neSSes to the murder were carefully eX-
amlned, the report shows, as was the
investigation made by the county police.
Ihe Jury investigated 35 cases and
FOUND 1872 presentmentS. it reported. 1t
examined l26 witnesses. most of which
were reported found competent and
willing to give evidence.
The jury also reported examining the
new county jail. which it reported mod
ern In every particular and in good
condition. The jail contained eight
colored men and 16 white men. The
county buildings at Bethesda and Silver
Spring were also reported in good con-
dition.
States Attorney stedman Prescott
was commended for his "unfailing
courtesy and consideration" in adviS-
ing the jury and for his efficient prepa-
ration OF the cases. The bailiff was
commended for his attention to his
duties
Chief of Police A. A. Moxley was
especially commended as was the po-
lice force under him. To the efficiency
of the police force. the jury reported,
was in their opinion due more than
anything else to the small number of
cases presented.
The services Of Officer Theodore
Vollten, in charge of the Fingerprint
Bureau OF the county police, was also
commended and the county commits
sioners were urged to lend their aid and
assistance to the advancement of this
department of the police force
The county aims house was reported
clean, sanitary and well kept. 1t con-
tanned five white women, IT white men
and five colored men. the report
showed. Commissioner Lacy Shaw, in
charge of the aims house, and the
superintendent of it were commended
for their attention to the institution.
The larder of the aims house was re-
ported well supplied with substantial
foods.
Evening star., 1932-04-13
MARKET INQUIRY
WILL Be PRESSED
Senate Committee Deter
mined to Get at Bottom
of Conditions.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Obviously dissatisfied with the small
headway made in questioning Richard
Whitney, New York Stock Exchange
president, the Senate's Banking Com
mittee is determined to get at the bot
tom of the influences to blame for the
falling market.
President Hoover, whose influence has
been back OF the investigation from the
start, wants the whole question thor
oughly aired There are intimations
that all Of the information back Of the
administration charge that bear raiding
had knocked down security prices has
not yet been divulged.
Chairman Norbeck was called to the
White House yesterday after the COM
mittee wound up with Whitney. Re-
fCsing to discuss the conference with
the President, he nevertheless an
nounced his group would plumb the
depths of the bear-raiding charge,
which Whitney has steadfastly denied
The committee will get together again
on Thursday, planning then to employ
counsel to lead the investigation,
which will be resumed the following
Monday. Before that resumption it will
have in hand the data on status of short
accounts at the close of business April
8, the Friday on which a sudden deci-
sion was taken to summon Whitney.
He was subpoenaed to present this in
formation last Monday but testified IL
was not available at that time.
Evening star., 1932-04-13
W|LKERSON GETS
SENATE GROUP 0. K.
Subcommittee Votes 3 to 2
in Favor of His Con-
firmation.

A Senate Judiciary Subcommittee
has approved the promotion of Judge
James H. Wilkerson of Chicago, who
sent Al Capone, gang leader, to the
penitentiary for IL years.
The vote was 3 to to recommend
confirmation of Judge WilkerSon' s
nomination to the Circuit Court after
one of the most sensational judicial
Investigations. involving the inside
facts in the war against Chicago's
gang-ring, ever made by the Senate.
Shortly after the vote Chairman
Borah announced in a formal state
ment that he voted for Wilkerson,
though he disapproved of his labor
record. because he did not want to
discourage those in Chicago who are
fighting for their lives against the
most ruthless band of thieves, cut
throats and murderers that ever in
Tested a civilized community"
The statement was issued with the
approval of Senators Walsh, Demo-
crat Montana, and Robinson. Repub-
lican, Indiana, who also voted to con-
firm Wilkerson. Senator Dill, Demo-
crat, Washington, and Blaine, Repub-
liean, Wisconsin, voted against the
nominee.
WuhCLSOH ID DllCcTly OppUScQ py vi
ganiZed labor, which has charged him
with prejudice" against labor unions
as result Of injunctions issued by him
in his present position as district Judge
Confirmation of Wilkerson was asked
by Frank j. Loesch president of the
Chicago Crime Commission, and others
who praised his courage" for sentenc-
ing Capone to II years instead Of &C
cepting a Government recommendation
for sentence of ~ years.
Borah in his statement said the OBJ
jections to Wilkerson are based largely
on his injunction record.
Two of these injunctions," he added,
seem to me to justify criticism, one in
particular. But the injustice of such
injunctions has been largely remedied
by the Norris injunction bill
These criminal organizations, he said
OF the organized gangsters in Chicago.
have reached that place of authority
where their machine guns at times COM
mand the streets, where they browbeat
and murder witnesses intimidate and
corrupt juries. and often, apparently,
render futile and timid the courts.
They levy tribute upon the COM
munity, and those who get in their way
or disturb their organization are shot
down.
1T is fight of organized society to
free itself from organized crime. Now
the people who are making this fight
have come to look upon Judge Wilkerson
as Judge who not only had the courage
but the ability to deal with the situa-
ton.
And ability to deal with thoroughly
trained and well organized band of
asSassins is rather rare.
In other words, Judge Wilkerson's
name has been associated with the
effort OF the good people Of Chicago to
hold possession Of the great city against
organized crime. I was not willing TO
add anything to the discouragement or
embarrassment OF these people in their
fight"
Evening star., 1932-04-13

New York and again was connected
with New York Stock Exchange house,
giving up his position there to come to
Washington. He became director in
the Washington Gas Light Co. in 1910,
was made vice president of the company
in 1928 and became president in 1924.
Mr.. Preston resigned as head Of the
gas company about two years ago.
He has been a director in the Union
Trust Co. for 20 years. Fer a long
time he also has been member Of the
Executive Committee. He is a member
OF the Episcopal Church, treasurer Of
the Church Orphanage Association and
has rendered valued service to the In
structive Visiting Nurses Society and
the Community Chest.
Among the clubs to which he belongs
are the Metropolitan, Racquet and
Chevy Chase, Yale Alumni Association
and the University Club of New York.
Evening star., 1932-04-13
H|NDENbURG WINS
POLICY SUPPORT
German People 0verWhelm-
ingIy Approve Actions OF
Bruening.

The effect upon Germany and the
world at large Of President Won Hinden-
the rur-off election is discussed in this
dispatch from DR.. won Kuhlmann' who
has had a distinguished career IN Ger
man statesmsnshp and diplomacy. he
Is now lecturing in the United states.
Evening star., 1932-04-13

liamentary combination may have been
found.
Germany may indeed borrow from
Frances great capital her motto, "Flue-
tuat nit Mergitur."
Certainly Hindenburg's reelection Is
a landmark in Germanys postwar
process Of consolidation.
(Copyright. 1891, by the North American
Newspaper Alliance, Inc)
Evening star., 1932-04-13

NOTED to rear admiral in 1909, retiring
later that year.
He held campaign medals for the
Civil and Spanish Wars and for the
Philippine Insurrection. He was a
member of the Army and Navy Club
here and in New York and of the
Catholic Club in New York City.
Evening star., 1932-04-13
Boy Stars Contract 0. KID.

LOS ANGELES. April IS (R.-
Dickie Moore went onward and upward
in his motion picture career yesterday
He's only 6, but he has been a screen
actor since he was IL months old, and
the Superior Court ratified a new con-
tract with the Hal Roach studios.
granting Dickie a gradual increase in
salary over 5-year period. He is the
son Of Mr. and Mrs. John F. Moore.
Evening star., 1932-04-13
ADM. DANIEL STUART
DIES AT HOME HERE
Retired Naval Officer Was Gradu-
ate of Academy in Glass
of 1859.

Rear Admiral Daniel D. v. Stuart,
U. S. N, retired, died today at his
home, in the Wyoming Apartments. He
was IS.
Funeral services are to be held at
10 am. Saturday at st. Matthews
Church. Burial will be in Arlington
National Cemetery with full military
honors.
Admiral Stuart, a native of Albany,
N. Y, was a midshipman during the
Civil War and graduated from the
Naval Academy in 1869. He was pro-
Evening star., 1932-04-13
Farm Moratorium Voted.

BELGRADE, JugoSlavia, April 13
(P).-Parliament yesterday voted an ag-
ricultural moratorium under which
peasants will not have to pay their
debts until August Is, after they have
completed their harvests.
Evening star., 1932-04-13

Six thousand workmen's homes are Il
be built each year by Vienna. Austria.
Evening star., 1932-04-13
Could Form Compact

This would certainly give a majority
Of reaction and Communism against
any constructive policy. The possible
alternative would be working agree
Fnent between Hitlerites and the Cath
olic Center-a combination not likely TO
succeed owing TO the acutely anti
clerical attitude Of Hitler
Or, as a combination Hitlerites- Com
snunists for any constructive measures
is equally impossible, perhaps the con-
tlnuation of the main elements of the
present Braun cabinet as a non partisan
emergency government may be pre-
Cicteo, until some sort Of workable par
Evening star., 1932-04-13
DOUGLAS TO BE GUEST

Princeton Alumni Luncheon Is Set
for Tomorrow.
Assistant Secretary Of the Treasury
James H. Douglas, jr., q Princeton
alumnus, will be guest of honor at the
April luncheon of the local Princeton
alumni at the Army-Navy Club tomor-
row noon
Mr.. Douglas at his home in Chicago
was an active officer of the Princeton
Club and alumni association. The pres
ident OF the local association will pre-
side.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-03-18
The Weather

LOS ANGELES AND VICINITY
Fair tonight followed by partly
cloudy weather Saturday; moderate
temperature; gentle shifting winds.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-03-18

The ninth annual date institute
will be held at Indie, March %.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-03-18
By MRS. WARD McGREW
Press Staff Correspondent

The Meloland Community Bridge
club met Wednesday at the home
of Mrs. Arthur Farley for charm
ing luncheon and afternoon of
bridge.
The st. Patrick's day motif was
carried out in the luncheon and
bridge appointments, as well as in
the prizes.
After luncheon, bridge was en-
joyed with the prizes being won
by Mrs. Ward McGrew, first, and
Mrs. James Perduyn, second.
Those present were Mesdames
James Perduyn, Ebert Newton,
Ward McGrew, Charles Forsberg,
Waldo Weeth, G. G. Richards,
Claude Smith, Dan Scott and the
hostess.
The next meeting will be in two
weeks at the home of Mrs. j. r.
Kinnaird.
The Birthday club enjoyed q
pleasant meeting at the home Of
Mrs. Laurence Richards, last Sat-
urday.
Luncheon was served at noon,
followed by an afternoon of bridge.
Each guest received lovely lit
tie illuminated picture, made by
the hostess, and she was presented
a lovely set of individual butter
knives as a birthday gift.
At bridge, Mrs. G. C. Richarcj
won first prize, Mrs. Merle Hart
sock, second,- and Mrs. John zenos,
low
Those present were Mesdames
H. C. Skipper, j. r. Kinnaird,
G. C. Richards, Elbert Newton
Merle Hartsock, John ZenoS, Lyle
Kinnaird and the hostess.
Mrs. Dan Scott was hostess re-
Gently to group Of her friends,
who came to assist in tacking II
lovely handmade silk quilt for
her. After working on the quilt,
a delectable luncheon was en-
ioyed.
A game of progressive anagrams
completed the affair. Prizes were
awarded to Mrs. Ward McGrew,
first; Mrs. Ralph Engebretson,
second, and Mrs. H. o. Galloway,
consolation.
Those present were Mesdames
Karl Engebretson, Ralph Engebret-
son, Waldo Weeth, H. o. Galloway,
H. A. Wells, Ward McGrew, Lau-
renee Richards and the hostess.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Forsberg
entertained at dinner Sunday,
having as their guests Mr.. and
Mrs. Roy Clayton, daughter Meryl
and son Gerald, and Mr.. and Mrs.
j. E. Russell and daughter Bobbie
Jean, and Genevieve Moody.
Fred Abbott of the dairy indus
try department of the University
of California at Davis, Calf, was
a visitor in the valley recently on
business. Monday evening he was
entertained at dinner by Mr. and
Mrs. Waldo Weeth, at their home
on the state experiment farm.
MIR. and Mrs. Dave Williams en-
Imperial Valley press., 1932-03-18
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Falr and mid tonight and Sat-
urday, but overcast at times near
the coast; gentle northwest winds
off shore.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-03-18
Federal. Term
Faced By Oates

A B. Oates, 81, paid his last visit
for several years to Imperial VAL
ley today, as he was taken to CAL
exico in custody of Marshal T. j.
Molinari to straighten up his busi-
ness affairs before being taken to
the federal penitentiary at Nc
Neil's Island to serve a sentence of
not less than 10 years for SNUG
Cling.
Oates was sentenced in the San
Diego federal court, after his ar
rest on a charge of smuggling
aliens from Mexico into the United
States. BY a court order he was
allowed to come to Imperial VAL
Imperial Valley press., 1932-03-18
BRIEF NEWS FROM MELOLAND

tertained Monday evening as their
guests Mr.. and Mrs. L. o. Whit
mer and son Joe, and Mr.. and Mrs.
w. j. Gregg.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Boyd have been
entertaining Mr.. and Mrs. H. j.
Puchert of Pasadena as their
house guests for the last week.
Miss Lucille Wells, one of the
Meloland teachers, spent the week
end in San Diego.
Mr.. and Mrs. Karl Engebretson
left for LOS Angeles last Friday
where Mrs. Engebretson will re-
main in their apartment. Karl
Engebretson came back to the
valley Monday preparatory to 60
ing to Phoenix soon for the lettuce
season there.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-03-18
BORDER CHAMBER
SEEKS 70 HALT
DE ANA SALE

Tangled financial affairs of the
Hotel De ANA in Calexico found
their way into superior court yes
terday afternoon in a civil action
by which directors of the Calexico
Chamber of Commerce seek to re-
strain an auction sale of hotel
1drniture, as detrimental to the ma
jority of creditors, and ask an ac-
counting of funds now in the
hands of the Western Loan and
Building company, temporarily in
charge of the hotel.
The complaint names IL defend
ants, most of them included for
technical reasons, and, as plain
tiffs. Is directors of the Calexico
Chamber of Commerce, and five of
the directors as individuals.
After listing sums due various
creditors of the hotel, the complaint
said that on last November 10 Will
r. Conway and Sadie Conway sold
the Hotel de ANA to the Calexico
Hotel company, subject to $175,000
owed the Western Loan and Build
ing company, $4,000 owed the Aus
tin Securities company and $25, 900
owed the board of directors of the
Calexico Chamber of Commerce.
The Calexico Hotel company then
permitted the Western Loan and
Building company to place a rep
resentative in charge of the hotel,
without the permission of other
creditors, to collect proceeds and
apply them to monthly installments
payable on the sum owed the West
ern Loan and Building company
and the Western States Realty COM
pany.
The Western Loan and Build
ing company and S. H. Lund, its
representative, are now threaten
ing to sell at auction March 18,
furniture, fixtures and equipment
OF the hotel, according to the COM
plant.
Accounting Asked
The complaint charges that
money collected by the Western
Loan and Building representative
in the hotel is more than sufficient
to pay installments due that COM
pany at the present time, and seeks
an accounting, asking that any sum
on hand over what is now due the
first company, be made available
for payment of subsequent lien
holders.
Defendants named in this suit
are the Western States Realty COM
pany, the Western Loan and Build
ing company, the Calexico Hotel
company, Will r. Conway, Sadie
Conway, the Title Guarantee and
Trust company, the Austin Secur-
tiles company, Ltd, the First Gen.
tral National Bank of Calexico, the
Security Title Guarantee and In
surance company, the Pioneer Title
Insurance and Trust company, S.
H. Lund, and others.
Plaintiffs named as members of
the board of directors of the Calex-
leo Chamber of Commerce are E.
E. Anderson, T. E Anderson, M. w.
Bates, w. H. Best, E. M. Beidle-
man, E. E. Cavanah, j. P. Duncan,
K. r. Edmunds. W. H. Going, r.
Henderson, M. H. Huey, D. r. Kin
caid, w. H. LorenZ, A. j. Mercier
and Coy Ritter.
Named individually, as having
subscribed to a $4,000 loan to
Conway and his wife, are E. E.
Anderson, Cananah, Kincaid, Mer-
cier and Ritter.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-03-18
MNeece & M'Neece
Offer New Service

McNeece and McNeece service
station now has a new service for
patrons since the recent installa-
ton Of the Kleenator system for
treating water used in automobile
radiators.
Kleenator treated water is de-
clared to prevent rust and scale
and to cure overheating. The ser
vice will be free.
The water may be used, accord
ing to McNeece and McNeece, with
no fear of injuring pump packings,
hose connections or any part of
the cooling system of the machine.
Motorists are invited to avail
themselves of this new type of
service.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-03-18

6tag1!!Sefs t!a!!Ss

LOS ANGELES, March 18 U.P)-
Following are today's market quo
tations:
Imperial Valley press., 1932-03-18
Boy Loses Long
Battle For Life

SYRACUSE, N. Y, March 18.
U.P}-Clarence Hastings, 14-year-
old Kings Ferry boy, died in a
Drinker respirator today with a
final smile for his nurse.
Clarence had fought for life for
179 days in the respirator after
Imperial Valley press., 1932-03-18
l.. A. LIVESTOCK

LOS ANGELES, March 18. U.P)-
Hogs, receipts, so. Locals steady az
S4.75 to $50. Quotable top grain
fed. $3.50.
Cattle, receipts, 400; market
steady. Medium Texas horned
steers, $3.50. Arizona Mexicans,
$3.50. Common to medium cows,
S3.25 to $425.
Calves, receipts, 100; market
steady. Medium to good vealers,
So to $40.
Sheep, receipts, none. Good to
choice spring lambs quoted at
$3.50 to So. Medium to good fed
lambs quoted at $3.50 to $6.75.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-03-18
L. A. STOCKS

Five years ago, Vista, San Diego
county, had received 1850 inches
of rain to February 20 and was
cut off from all traffic lines. This
year, with 12.48 inches, no incon-
venience was suffered.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-03-18

infantile paralysis affected his
lung muscles. Last Wednesday.
Clarence underwent an abdominal
operation and he sank slowly today.
The boys gameness and cheer
fulness attracted nation-w wide at
tention and he received mail from
all parts of the United States and
Canada. Gov. Franklin d. Roose-
velt sent the boy two autographed
books.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-03-18

THEY went out with feather
beds. We don't need them i'm
this age of steam-heated
houses, warm schools and
closed automobiles. And we
don't need all the heavy, hot
foods grandfather used to eat.
It's both healthfu1 and de-
licious to enjoy crisp, refresh.
ing Kellogg's Corn Flakes
these mornings. 1t starts the
day right. Rich in energy,
easy to digest-Kellogg's help
you feel alert and fit. Splen-
did for the children's evening
meal.
Why not order a red.and.
green package today? Eco.
nomical = no cooking or
trouble. These toasted fakes
certainly do Tighten the
budget and brighten the meal!
Quality guaranteed.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-03-18

A channel is being cut from old
Ballona harbor to the acean to
relieve thousands of acres from
flood near Culver City and Ingle-
wood.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-03-18

ley before being taken to the fed
eral prison in Washington.