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Evening star., 1933-02-02

ceeded in stopping the petty pilfering
Fof his fowl houses and watermelon
patch. He amusedly related how
Sambo Brown, his personal servant,
who by virtue of his position, refused
to mix with the rest Of the Negroes
on the plantation, had tried to trap
the marauderS.
Each night he would loose his dogs
and change the position of the man
traps he placed around the melon patch
and the chicken houses. but still the
culprits were not caught.
Sambo was a remarkable boy, the
captain pointed out. He didn't even
shoot craps, and as for white mule,
we'll. "he didn't want no part of it."
His only diversion was visiting his
girl friend" who lived with her BROTH
er and invalid father about half mile
from the house, every Monday, Wednes-
dav and Saturday nights.
Fordney chuckled as he listened to
his friend
Eleven o'clock Well. come on with
me- captain. Perhaps we'll be just in
time to enjoy some of your missing
chickens and melon!'
WHAT DID FORDNEY MEAN?
(Solution on Page A-l2)
Evening star., 1933-02-02
ROLE OF HOSTESS
GIVEN MRS. BLAIR BANISTER
Sister of Senator Glass Expects Huge Attendance Because
of Democratic Enthusiasm and Adequate Housing

ested in coming here to see President
Roosevelt go in
And housing facilities are better
than ever before, perhaps due to the
present economic situation. Conserv-
ative old Georgetown families, who have
never before considered taking dodgers
are offering their homes.
1T will be possible to live on any
scale in Washington on Inauguration
day. from the most reasonably-priced
room one could wish, to a town house
menage, suitable to huge house party,
complete with servants.
In fact, the most pretentious estab-
lishment in the city of Washington, not
in active use, has been offered for rent
then"
Mrs. Banister regards her appoint
ment as a recognition Of the more i'm
portant role women are playing in po-
litical affairs. She has long taken an
active role in Democratic women activi-
ties. Serving four years as assistant
to Emily Newell Blair when she was
vice chairman of the Democratic Ma
tional Committee.
Evening star., 1933-02-02
TOXIC Determined
TO HOLD MANDATED
ISLANDS IN PACIFIC
Continued From First Page.)

1nouye last February 9 and Baron Ia
kuma Dan last March 5, were con-
cluded today, with IA men indicted for
murder.
The Toxic District Court findings
showed the brotherhood planned to as
sassinate 18 other political and finan-
cial leaders. including Premier Suyoshi
1nukai who fell a victim to another
gang Of assassins last May Is.
Others Marked to Die.
Others marked" for assassination
the findings disclosed, were Count
Nobuaki Maxine, lord keeper of the
privy seal; Prince Saionji, close adviser
OF the Emperor; Bunji Suzuki, Reijiro
Wakatsuki and Kijuro Shidehara, lead
ers OF political parties and the heads
OF great financial houses, including
Mitsui, Iwasaki, Sumitomo, Okura and
Yasuda. The purpose was the purify
ing of public life"
Those indicted included Nishio Inouye,
former Buddhist priest and recognized
leader Of the brotherhood: Tadashi Ko-
numa, Finance Minister Inouye's slayer.
and Goro Sishinuma, Baron Dams as
sassin. The majority of others were
youthful disciples of the brotherhood's S
chieftain.
Evening star., 1933-02-02
JAPAN HAS BUILT
FORTS ON ISLANDS
Mandated Territory Made
Into Bases for Naval and
Air Fighting Forces.
Continued From First Page.)

compelled to facilitate such an inspec-
ton.
The League. however. busy with other
more important matters, neglected the
Equatorial Islands and it was only few
days ago. when alarmed by the press
reports that the japanese had con-
structed important Notifications. did
the League take an interest in them
1t was, however. too late. Japan is
ready to leave the League, and the Jap
anese government has let it be known to
the world that it considers those archi-
pelagoes as 'spoils of war" and not a
mandate
The japanese have fortified with spe-
cial care the Pelew or Palao groups of
islands which are situated only 1000
miles east of Mindanao A submarine
and air base has been developed in the
KosSol Reef area; a military road was
built along the whole length of the
Korrov Island and Notifications pro-
vided with 8-inch guns have been con-
structed within the last three years.
Saipan Island Improved.
The Malakal Island has also been
developed into powerful submarine
and seaplane base
The Saipan Island Of the Carolina
group is considered as the principal
Japanese base. Here the japanese have
been most active during the last few
years and have spent close to six mil
lion dollars in its improvement" The
harbor has been developed to take in
ships up to 1000 tons: pier. 300 feet
long. has been constructed accommo-
dating ships not exceeding a 25-foot
draft; the sugar mills which have been
built on that island have all concrete
foundations capable of supporting II
and IA inch coastal guns. The island
is today ready for any emergency.
At present the main Japanese activ-
tiles are concentrated on the Islands
of Wolsai Ujelang, Kwajalong, Waloe-
lab and Rongelab, the latter having
by the German admiral, Won Spec after
ne had left Using Tao. How far the
work on these islands has progressed
lately is unknown. but it is assumed
that the japanese Navy. which is hold
ing its big manueverS next Summer
will see that the work should have
sufficiently progressed to enable the
general staff to experiment all its
strategic themes which will have to be
developed during the war games of the
Japanese fleet.
Doubt is expressed in Washington
diplomatic circles as to whether the
League would even attempt to with
draw the mandate from Japan in case
that nation decided to leave the League
of Nations.
The japanese government has an
nounced in very plain language that ii
does not intend to return the islands to
the league
If the council had the power to en-
force any such a decision. it might be
possible for its members to try anG
punish the Japanese for their attitude
in the Far East by ordering them to
abandon the islands. But confronted
with japanese attitude of come ano
take them" there is no doubt that the
league is in no position to issue anothe,
order which will be completely disre.
garded by the Japanese and tenc
further to weaken the prestige of the
society of nations
Evening star., 1933-02-02
OKLAHOMA FARMERS ORGANIZE
Minister Heads Movement to Form New
Marketing Association.

CHEROKEE, Okla, February Hp.-
Alfalfa County farmers, flushed by VIC
tory in preventing foreclosure sale OF
a widows farm, turned their attention
today to organization of farmers
marketing association.
Rev. Claude R. Hill, who obtained a
60-day leave from his First Christian
Church pastorate here to promote or
ganization of the association, called
meeting for tomorrow.
More than 1000 farmers and about
300 farm women were in the crowd
which gathered at the court house here
yesterday and halted auctioning OF the
quarter-section farm of Mrs Julia
Jobes.
Ancel Greer, Kingfsher attorney, rep
resenting the mortgage holder, the
Equitable Life Assurance Society, was
hustled out of town in an automooue
and set afoot:
Meanwhile, the Custer County "Coun-
en- of Defense" against foreclosures, Or
ganized this week. prepared to fight a
foreclosure suit in court at Arapaho
Saturday.
Evening star., 1933-02-02
ECONOMY LEAGUE HITS
WOODRUM PROPOSAL
Curran Says Men Who Suffered
Service Disabilities Should Not
Be Cut 10 Per Cent.

Declaring that a question of princi-
PIE is involved, Maj Henry H. Currah
director of the National Economy
League, in a statement issued here to.
Gay. voiced opposition to the proposal
of Representative Clifton A. Woodrunf
of Virginia, in charge of the inde-
pendent Office appropriation bill now
under consideration in the House. to
put into effect a horizontal decrease
of 10 per cent in benefits Of war
veterans
In telegram to Representative
Woodrum, Mai. Curran declared that
Congress should not cut allowances TO.
veterans who suffered disabilities due
to service in the war. On the other
hand. he pointed out, mot a penny
should be expended for non-service con-
nected diSa abilities"
Evening star., 1933-02-02
.STEAGALL DRIVE"
ASCR|BED TO LONG
Senator Reported Urging Ala
baman for Secretary
of Treasury.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, February 2-The
Evening Post says Senator Huey P.
Long of Louisiana Is conducting a quiet
campaign for the nomination Of Repre-
sentative Henry B. Steagall of Alabama
as Secretary of the Treasury in the
Roosevelt administration.
The Pest quoted Senator Long as
saying he had sent mimeographed letters
to persons who had written him on
financial subjects because Il get so
many letters it is impossible for me to
answer each one personally"
The paper adds investigation has re-
vealed that several thousand of these
letters urged the recipients to wire and
write" to President-elect Roosevelt
urging the appointment of Steagall, who
is chairman of the House Banking and
Currency Committee.
Franking Privilege Used.
The Post says the letters are being
sent under the senatorial franking
privilege. One which was received by
an executive of newspaper organiza-
tion read as follows:
MY dear friend:
Il thank you very much for the
courtesy which you have shown me BY
writing me and reading some of my
speeches. I have just made as hard
a fight as could to defeat the
iniquitous branch banking bill.
I'VE are trying to get the coming
President of the United States to ap-
point Secretary of the Treasury who
will be for the people and who under
stands banking matters
Support Needed Quickly"
Congressman Henry B. SteagaN,
chairman of the Banking and Currency
Committee Of the House of Representa-
tives, in my opinion. would give the
people real Secretary of the Treasury,
who is for all of the people and business
and who understands all problems.
If you should agree with me, would
greatly appreciate it if you would wire
or write and get your friends and neigh
bors to wire and write to President-elect
Roosevelt at Warm Springs, Ga. asking
him to appoint the Honorable Henry
B. Steagall as Secretary Of the ur:.es
States Treasury.
If you Go this, please do 1t quickly.
Your friend,
Euey P. Long.
United States Senator"
Evening star., 1933-02-02
R. E. LYNCH SPEAKS

Inauguration of a new President.
now only little more than a month
away, should tend to relieve present
uncertainty and aid in restoration of
normal business and employment.
Robert E. Lynch, assistant corporation
counsel. said last night in an address
over radio Station VOL.
However" he added, "the illusion
that prosperity, luxury, extravaganza
and big money are an integral part of
normal conditions must give way to a
sound policy of hard work and clear
thinking"
Evening star., 1933-02-02
TIRE COMPANIES
JOIN, IN PRICE WAR
Fire-tcne Announces 5 Per Cent
Cut and Is Joined by
Several Others.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
AKRON, Ohio. February 2.-Fire-
stone Tire G. Rubber Co. provided an
other furry in the series of tire price
wars in various cities today by an
nouncing a per cent cut in specified
grades of tires Other grades would be
cut in proper relation" the announce
ment said. Other companies said they
were preparing to meet the cut.
Dealers skirmishes" in prices have
occurred in Cleveland. where prices
were cut Sc per cent in one day, and
other cities. Today's statement was
the first indication that the furry had
invaded Akron-tire headquarters of
the United States.
Within a short time statements had
ccme from Goodyear Tire g. Rubber
Co.. answering Firestone and B. F.
Goodrich Co. Seiberling and General
officials refused to comment.
CHICAGO. February 2 IP,.-Oficials
of Montgomery Ward g. Co. said today
the prices on their mail-order tires
would be cut Ito meet reductions made
by major tire manufacturing COM
panies" The company said reductions
probably would be from 2 to 10 per cent
in line with our policy of maintain
ing mail-order tire prices on a lower
basis than retail prices
Evening star., 1933-02-02
GEORGE H. SMITH RETIRES
Presented With Bag After 80
Years in Printing Office.

George H. Smith, IS, who had spent
80 years in the Government Printing
Office, was presented with Gladstone
bag by fellow workers on his retire.
ment Tuesday Officials of the Inter-
national Brotherhood of Bookbinders
also presented Mr.. Smith with a life
membership in that organization. The
presentation of the bag was made by
William McGarvey.
Mr.. Smith, who was superintendent
of binding during the Wilson acminis-
tration, had been at the Library of
Congress branch of the Office since
1918.
He plans to divide his time between
this city and Atlantic City, where he
has real estate properties.
Evening star., 1933-02-02
LECTURE SERIES OPENS

The first of a series of illustrated
lectures on Folk Schools will be
given tonight at 8 o'clock in the Y. w.
c. A. at GA E street by Rev. Aage Mol
Ter. former president of Nysted Folk
School. His topic will be "Grundtvig
the Prophet and the Danish Folk High
School" The lectures are sponsored
by the Nordic Club of Washington.
Sundoy at pm, DR.. MOller will
lecture on Folk School Fundamentals, -
while on Monday his subject will be
Folk Schools in America"
Evening star., 1933-02-02
CHINESE RENEW ATTACK.
Two Assaults Reported on Japanese at
Chiumenkow.

PEIPING, China, February 2 (P).-An
official bulletin said today that Chi
nese volunteers launched new attacks
yesterday and last night on japanese
troops holding Suicheng and Chiumen-
kow. on the southeastern border of
Jehol Province. Latest dispatches said
hostlllties were continuing
The bulletin said the volunteer forces
attacked the japanese at pm. yes
terday and that four-hour battle en-
sued
The Chinese were reported repulsed
by airplanes and artillery fire, with some
casualties. but launched a second attack
last night. This was centered on Chiu-
menkow. the city in the Great Wall of
China which the Japanese occupied
early in January
The night fighting was reported more
sanguinary."
The Japanes. have repelled several
previous attacks on Chiumenkow dur
ing the past week
Chinese dispatches reported casualties
on both sides in yesterdays battle at
the wall
Evening star., 1933-02-02
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Hostess to the hordes"- the
way Mrs Blair Banister views her role
as chairman of the Housing and Hos
pitality Committee" for Franklin D.
Roosevelt's Inauguration.
She hopes to arrange the swift hous-
ing of from $4,000 to 10000 Washington
visitors "as minimum" on March 4,
routing them by telephone from booths
along the auto highways and In the
railway station. In her opinion, this
Inauguration will be bigger and cheaper
for the out-of-towner.
Born in Virginia, sister to aristo-
cratic Senator Carter Glass, Mrs. Ban
lister has a decided flair for dispensing
that hard to define but easily recog-
nizab.e thing known as true Southern
hospitality"
She predicted an Inauguration cele-
bra.icn Of unusually large proportions,
DE to two fectors:
TIE :-eno3-ats have been out Of
ro- er = 80 long. they will all be inter-
Evening star., 1933-02-02
0PERETTA REPEATED
Estelle Went tvorth to Give Mi
kado" It Roosevelt High.

Gilbert and Sullivan's The Mikado''
will be presented in return engage
ment" by the Estelle Wentworth opera
group, at Roosevelt Auditorium tomor-
row night. The company presented the
operetta two weeks ago at the same
place, also under the auspices of the
Community Center Department.
Earlier in the season the opera group
presented H. M. S. Pinafore," and a
third Gilbert and Sullivan piece. "Pi-
rates of Penzance." will go into re-
hearsal following tomorrow nights per-
formance
Evening star., 1933-02-02
CHANG TO GET NfW TROOPS.
kiangsi Army Expected to Go North to
Oppose japanese.

HONGKONG. China. February 2 (P).
Ksi-Shek. directing operations
against Chinese Communists in the
Province of KiangSi, will be reinforced
by 10000 fresh troops, word from Can
ton said today
When his campaign is completed the
new force will be sent northward to as
sist in operations ags inst the japanese.
1t probably will be commanded by Tsai
Ting-Kai, who had the 18th Route Army
at Shanghai last year.
Evening star., 1933-02-02
OFFICIALS LEN|ENT
|NA|D|NG
Sympathetic Attitude Shown
IN Effort to Stay ForecIos-
ures in Southern States.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
ATLANTA, February 2.-Farmers of
the South who face loss of home and
livelihood are finding judicial leniency
sympathetic Governors and legislative
action as aides in their fight to pre-
vent mortgage foreclosures.
Legislatures of Arkansas, Alabama
and Georgia have taken recognition of
the situation. The Arkansas Senate
has passed a moratorium measure sus-
pending the jurisdiction of circuit and
chancery courts in foreclosure proceed
ings involving any homestead for a
period of two years.
Governors Sympathetic.
Farmers of Virginia, North and
South Carolina, Florida Georgia, Ala
bama, Mississippi, Arkansas and Ken
lucky have Governors deeply sympa-
thetic with their condition and the
plight they face through foreclosures.
Gov. Pollard of Virginia said: II
shall be glad if Congress can extend
further indulgence to those farmers
out OF the plight in which they now
find themselves"
Gov. Ehringhaus of North Carolina
likewise expressed interest in mortgage
moratoriums and said Il am delighted
to know some relief will be provided to
aid the farmer
Gov. Blackwood of South Carolina
said he had not analyzed any specific
moratorium proposal, but was in favor
Of the strongest and most substantial
law that can be set up consistent with
law and the Constitution"
Hearty approval of the farm mora
torium also was expressed by Gov.
Sholtz of Florida
Lenient Policy Favored.
Gov Talmadge of Georgia said, Il
think lenient policy at this time is a
good policy and I believe that every
consideration will be given persons
whose farms are under mortgage by the
big companies"
Gov. Miller of Alabama said he
thought the time for payment of
mortgages should be extended under the
present circumstances
Gov. Laffon of Kentucky said, "The
Governor OF this commonwealth would
have no authority to grant moratorium
on foreclosures. I would like very much
to do it for appreciate the hardships
of those who are about to lose their
homes
Gov. Conner of Mississippi has urged
mortgage holders to be las lenient as
possible" in foreclosures and that they
be patient
Fifteen of the largest life insurance
companies doing business in Georgia
have declared moratorium on all farm
mortgages in the State provided the
owners stay on the property.
Evening star., 1933-02-02
FOREIGN,
Wife Asks Divorce.

ROCKVILLE, Md, February (Spe-
ciaD Mrs. Gurvis Moxley of Damas-
Gus, through Attorney Kenneth Lyd-
dane of Rockville, has filed suit in the
Circuit Court here for an absolute di-
vorce from Maynard Moxley, also Of Da-
maScus.
According to the petition, the couple
were married at Kemptown, Md, March
%, 1880, and have no children.
Evening star., 1933-02-02
TOXIC ASKS CANCELLATION.
Matsu0ka Informs D-ummond of Desire
to Renew Negotiations.

GENEVA, February 2 CP).-Yosuke
Matsuoka today informed Sir Eric
Drummond. secretary general of the
League, that the japanese government,
in communicating new instructions to
its delegation here, expressed its un-
diminished desire to effect Cancellation
of the Manchurian dispute.
He outlined the latest policy evolved
at Toxic. indicating where the Japanese
might concede and where they must
stand firm 1t was expected Sir Eric
would communicate the information to
the Committee of Nineteen. which is
formulating report on the Manchurian
controversy
Evening star., 1933-02-02
MORATORIUM HEARINGS OPEN.
Oklahoma Senate Committee Weighs
2-Year Foreclosure Delay.

OKLAHOMA CITY, February 2 (P).
State Senate committeeman opened
a hearing today on measure to effect
a 2-year mortgage foreclosure mora
torium with reminder from Sid White,
attorney representing farmers, that in
some cases farmers have taken things
into their own hands"
The bill would give property owners
nine months to answer foreclosure suit,
nine additional months before final
judgment and six months more before
sale.
Evening star., 1933-02-02
MAN, so, DIES OF BURNS

Harry johnson, so, colored, died in
Emergency Hospital last night from
burns he said he received in his home at
1928 Fifth street when his clothes
caught fire from lighted cigar. which
fell from his mouth while he was
asleep.
He died 4 hours after he was taken
to the hospital
Evening star., 1933-02-02
NEIGHBORS BUY CHATTELS.
Farm Equipment in Nebraska Bid in
by Farmers for 10 Cents.

CHICAGO, February 2 LR.-The lowly
penny, scorned in boom days, today
became the chief weapon of the Ma
items farmer as he fought the farm
mortgage.
Over the Nation the rural householder
and his neighbors suddenly have be-
come penny wise" Land, stock and
property sales have been halted by
meager bids as legislators, national and
State, had the farmers problem slapped
in their faces
At Aurora, Nebr. 10 cents was top
bid as farmers banded to prevent ccm-
petitive bidding for implements put
under the hammer on a chattel mort
gage. Following widespread procedure,
the purchasers returned their newly
acquired property to its original owner
Evening star., 1933-02-02
M | Nll It Is
!
Gan You, a.
|SOLWNZe.NE

DR.. Fordney is professor of criminoloey
sought by the police OF many cities when
confronted with particularly banning cases.
This problem has been taken from his case
legations
Try your wits on 1t! 1t. takes but ONE
MINUTE to read! Every fact and every
clue necessary to its solution are in the
story itSelf-and there Is only one answer.
How good a detective are you?
Evening star., 1933-02-02
ENDS LONG SERVICE

Mrs. Louise S. Brauer voluntarily re-
tired from the Bureau of Engraving and
Printing yesterday. On May % she
would have completed IS years of
service.
Mrs Brauer was rendered luncheon
by her associates and she was presented
with numerous gifts, including a purse
of money and an equipped travelling
b-p
Evening star., 1933-02-02
THE WEATHER

District of Columbia-Fair. slightly
colder tonight, minimum temperature
about SO degrees: tomorrow partly
cloudy; moderate west winds.
Maryland and Virginia cloudy
tonight and tomorrow slightly colder
tonight and in extreme east portion to-
morrow.
West Virginia-Fair, slightly colder
tonight; tomorrow partly cloudy.
River Report.
Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers
little muddy this morning.
Evening star., 1933-02-02

A
Beaufort.
That evening as
they sat with their
cigars and some
e xc llcnt port,
Childs told Ford
ney Of the quaint
customs and be-
liefs of the Negroes
of that district. In
herently, it seemed,
they con S idered
two things their
rightful prey
chickens and wa
termelonS!
Even he, blessed
as he was with un-
usually good Me-
-roo~ hod MT S,lc-
Evening star., 1933-02-02
Stolen Chickens and Watermelons
BY H. A. RIPLEY.

~ beautiful, cool Saturday
I morning Prof Fordney set out
from Charleston, where he
~ had been guest of the Scrib-
blers Club. to spend the week
end with his old friend, Capt Childs,
owner of plantation in the charming
..l0ul ccliaaff1rI =.
Evening star., 1933-02-02

When a boy prisoner tainted g court
in Bournemouth, England, recently,
Judge w. j. Smyth left the bench to
revive him.
Evening star., 1933-02-02
STEAGALL NOT CANDIDATE.

No Thought Of Being Treasury Secre-
tary, He Says.
Chairman Steagall of the House
Banking Committee said today he has
no thought of becoming Secretary of
the Treasury"
The Alabaman was asked to COM
ment on activities of Senator Long
Democrat, of Louisiana, urging him
for the post
Il consider my job is cut out for me
here at the head of this committee"
he said.
Evening star., 1933-02-02

Traffic receipts of England's four
always last year totaled 1923, 600, 900.
Evening star., 1933-02-02
LIGHT FUND is SOUGHT

K. of c. Committee Opens Drive to
Aid Sisters of Poor.
A special committee of the Washing
ton General Assembly, Fourth Degree,
knight of Columbus yesterday opened
a 15-day campaign to raise funds for
installation of electric lights in the
home of the Little Sisters of the Poor
Second and H streets northeast.
John F. Hillyard heads the group.
1t is anticipated the lights will be ready
for use by Easter.
Evening star., 1933-02-02
\ GROUND HOG CASE

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