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Evening star., 1933-01-31
CAPPER URGES AID
FROM R. F. c. HERE
Senator, in Radio Review,
Opposes Passage of Dis
trict Beer Bill.
Reviewing a wide variety of District

Reviewing a wide variety of District
bills pending in Congress, Chairman
Capper Of the Senate District Com
mittee told a radio audience last night
he favored granting authority to the
District to borrow from the Reconstruc-
ton Finance Corporation for emergency
relief needs, just as the States do.
He said beer legislation for Washing
ton "at this time is somewhat out OF
line with orderly procedure" Taking
the view that all beer legislation is un-
constitutional in view of the fact the
eighteenth amendment is still in effect,
the Senator did not think the District
should be singled out for special legis-
lation.
IF change is to be made, the Dis
trict should change with the rest Of
the country" he added.
Points to Legal Methods
IF this country wants to repeal the
eighteenth amendment-and I am not
sure that it does-the right way to do
it already is provided. If modification
of the national prohibition act is de-
sired, there is a way that can be done
I think the District Of Columbia should
get the same treatment as the rest OF
the country, in regard to prohibition
or repeal"
Senator Capper renewed his own
firm belief in national prohibition. He
said that, judging from the number of
letters he has received, there is very
little active interest in the proposed
beer legislation here.
Speaking from Station WMAL, Sen
OF coiI hn nf Nc
trict funds just appropriated for emer-
gency relief work docs not begin to
meet the problem of feeding, clothing
and housing the destitute of the city
He Endorsed the bill which would enable
the Commissioners to borrow up to
$2,500,000 from the Reconstruction
Finance Corporation whenever public
or private relief funds are inadequate.
Opposes Cab Meters
The Senator opposed meters for taxi
cabs at this time on the ground 1t would
force off the streets some men who are
temporarily making living with cabs
He said he has been encouraged by
news from New York that mortgage
interest rates are being reduced there
adding there is pretty good reason to
believe that the reduction In interest
rates will be reflected In Washington
before long"
Expressing the belief that lower in
terest rates would help everybody own
ing real estate, he said until such re-
lief is possible something should be
done about foreclosures on small homes.
The Senator favored legislation to con-
vert alley dwellings to commercial
uses and also Endorsed the Copeland
bill to authorize limited dividend corpo-
rations to take over the work of re-
constructing some areas of the city with
new housing projects.
Evening star., 1933-01-31
Proposed Merger of Two Gas
Light Companies to Be
FavorabIy Reported.
REVIEW OF RAIL CLAIM
AGAINST D. C. AUTHORIZED
Measure Calling for Sale of Po-
tomac School Property on 18th
Street Southwest Voted.

Three bills are to be favorably re-
ported to the House District Committee
tomorrow from the Public Utilities Sub
committee. These are the proposed
merger Of the Washington and George
town Gas Light Companies: legislation
granting authority to the Washington,
Alexandria &, Mount Vernon Railway
Co.'S claim against the District for
abandonment of terminal facilities to
be presented to the United States Court
OF Claims, and a measure authorizing
the sale of the old Potomac School
property on Twelfth street southwest,
no longer needed for school purposes.
Leslie Garnett and Charles c. Carlln.
former Representative. explained the
claim Of the railway company. William
A. Roberts, assistant corporation coun-
sci, insisted that an amendment should
be made to the bill striking cut all ref
erence to the District of Columbia as a
co-defendant with the United States
against the claim.
Claim Recognized.
It was explained that the Secretary
of the Treasury recognized that there
is a justifiable claim for damages and
1t was determined at previous hearings
that the District of Columbia was in
no way responsible for those damages
The abandonment of the terminal IA
cilities in Washington was made neces-
sary by the Federal building program
In the triangle area Corporation Coun-
sci Bride also represented the inter-
ests Of the District government.
Chairman Black of the Public Utn1-
ties Subcommittee questioned E. j.
Boothby. general manager Of the Wash
ington Gas Light Co., regarding con-
templated improvements if the gas
company merger is consummated. Mr..
Boothby said that when the merged
companies have been refinanced by sale
OF stock, it Is the intention to spend
$l,0O0,OO0 to S1,500000 on improve
ments, subject to the approval of the
Public Utilities Commission. Gen.
Mason M. Patrick, chairman of the
Public Utilities Commission, said that
the proposed merger is in the public
interest.
Federation Voices Stand.
George E. Sullivan, speaking for the
Federation of Citizens Associations
declared that there is opposition to
the merger unless there is a clause
eliminating the value Of franchise or
of going concerns being included in
the rate base. Chairman Black pointed
out that an amendment has been pro-
posed by Senator Howell in the Senate
on this point. and that since this is
controversial question it would be better
to have 1t considered by the House COM
mittee after . determination by the
Senate.
Evening star., 1933-01-31
KI-RO REVUE REHEARSALS
CONTINUE IN ALEXANDRIA
More Than 100 Prominent Busi-
ness Men to Take Part in Pro-
duction February 8 and 10.
tan Correspondent of The Star.

By Stan Correspondent OF Tne star.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, January ST.
More than 100 prominent business men
of this city will have part In the Ki-Ro
revue, an extravaganza in two scenes
to be presented by the Alexandria XII
wants and Rotary Clubs on February 8
and 10 for the benefit Of local charity.
The production is being directed by
Frank Steele, local thespian.
Groups for the two scenes, one
minstrel show and the other a night
club setting, are now busy with re-
hearsals under the supervision of
Irving Diener, president Of the Kiwanis
Club, and Lawrence Roland, associate
director Of the revue.
A group Of girls from the dramatic
class Of Arlington Hall School and
pupils from dancing classes Of this
city are also to take part in the revue.
Tickets for the production have al
ready been placed on sale by Roger C..
Sullivan, general chairman Of arrange
ments. The production will be staged
in Maury School Auditorium.
Evening star., 1933-01-31
TWO OF TRIO ARRESTED
IN SHOOTING ARE HELD
Face Grand Jury on Charge of As
sault in Hi-jacking Battle
Sunday.

Two Of three men arrested in the
shooting Of Edward Monroe of Alex
andria in an alleged hi-jacking battle
at Blue Plains Sunday were held for
the grand jury on charges of assault
With dangerous weapons under $4,000
bond in Police Court today.
They are Robert o. Crouch, 26, of the
900 block Columbus street, and Louis
]. Edwards, 81, of Alexandria.
Police said Monroe is still in serious
condition with bullet wound in his
forehead. The shooting occurred after
q chase across the Potomac from Vir-
ginia after it is alleged that some
whisky was taken from Monroe.
Evening star., 1933-01-31
BIBLE COURSE OPENED
DR.. Weaver Speaks Tonight at
Temple Baptist Church.

z. G.. Hodges, jr., banker, was the
speaker last night as q lecture course
was opened in the Temple Baptist
Church under auspices of the Baptist
Bible School of the Columbian Asso-
citation. Harp music was rendered by
Alfred Manning. w. w. Everett, vice
chairman of the schools board Of
trustees, presided.
DR.. r. w. Weaver, member of the
schools faculty. will speak tonight at
o'clock Mr.. Manning again will play
the harp and Mrs. Manning will sing.
DR.. B. P. Robertson, pastor Of the
First Baptist Church Of Hyattsvnle, n
president Of the school
Evening star., 1933-01-31
FALL FROM AUTOMOBILE
SENDS BOY TO HOSPITAL
Ten-Year-Old Son Of Indian Head
Couple Is Reported to Have
Tumbled From Car.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
INDIAN HEAD, Md, January 81
Claimed to have fallen from the run
ming board of a moving automobile,
James Kersey, 10, son of Mr.. and Mrs
T. v. Kersey is in Sibley Hospital.
Washington, suffering from possible
fracture of the skull and other injuries.
His condition Is undetermined
Emmitt Hottie, operator of the car
from which the boy is claimed to have
fallen, said that he did not know young
Kersey was on the car until after his
injury. The boy was given first aid at
the Naval Dispensary here before he
was taken to the hospital.
Evening star., 1933-01-31
PLAN TAX DISCUSSION
Arlington Taxpayer League to
Meet at Lyon Park Thursday.

BY Stan Correspondent Of The Star.
ARLINGTON COURT HOUSE, Va,
January 31.-In an effort to evolve
some plan for tax reduction before the
budget meeting Of the county board
on Saturday, the newly organized Tax
payers League will hold q mass meet
ing Thursday night in the Lyon Park
Community House. The meeting was
called by H. L. Woodward, president.
The Taxpayers League holds that
tax reduction is mandatory" and will
invite . general discussion at the mass
meeting On tax pEuhaemA
Evening star., 1933-01-31
ARL LINGTON RELIEF FUND
REPORTS $500 PLEDGED
Chairman Payne Urges Communi-
ties to Respond in Campaign
for County's Welfare.
BY q staff Correspondent of The Star.

BY Staf1 Correspondent Of The Star
ARLINGTON COURT HOUSE, Va,
January 31.-Total pledges and cash
donations in the $4,000 relief fund
drive under way here amount to q lit
tie more than $500, 1t was announced
today by Grover E. Payne, campaign
chairman.
The community Of Arlington IS lead
Payne said that II all communities
raised as much in proportion to their
population there would be no difficulty
In reaching the goal set at the begin
ming Of the campaign.
Evening star., 1933-01-31
Lieut.. Sandberg Operated On.

Lieut.. Frederick Sandberg, chief of
the Police Bureau of Identification, who
has been a patient in Walter Reed Hos
pital the past week, underwent blad-
der operation yesterday. A second
operation 10 scheduled fbr next week.
His condition y not Wit1oA.
Evening star., 1933-01-31
ASKS $4,000 DAMAGES
Father Sues w. Y. NJ. Coach Co. for
Injuries to Son.
y a STAR correspondent Of Tho Star

6y SLau CoffeSpOnoenC OF Tne St6r.
ARLINGTON COURT HOUSE, Va,
January 31.-The Washington Virginia
Maryland Coach Co. was yesterday sued
holtz, an infant, through his father,
Robert H. Helmholtz. It Is alleged that
the child suffered serious injuries on
August Is. 1882, when he fell to the
ground ffhm Q suddenly opened rear
doW On . bus operated hy the company.
Evening star., 1933-01-31
Maid Reports Robbery.

Cora Harris, colored, maid at 3e0s
Jenifer street, reported to police today
she had been held up at pistol point
by two colored men Saturday night
and robbed Of $l1 while at Thirty.
eiRhth and Jeuifer gtxOeka. :.
Evening star., 1933-01-31
ANNE ARUNDEL TO GET
ADDITIONAL DELEGATE
Latest Statistics Give County
5s,se5 Population, Making Area
Eligible for Sixth Legislator.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
ANNAPOLIS. Md, January ST.
Anne Arundel County's population II
58,895, according to . bulletin issued
by the Bureau Of Vital Statistics Of the
State Department of Health. The popu-
lation figures will allow the county .
sixth delegate to the House of Dele
gates at the 1885 session OF the State
Legislature.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-07-18
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
BERLIN, July 18-There is tech
meal but unintentional infraction of
international law, concerning which the
United States will do nothing in the
surrender of the bodies of the two New
York-to-Kaunas flyers to the Lithu-
anian authorities.
The airmen, Stephen Darius and
Stanley Girenas. crashed yesterday near
Soldin in Pomerania. The German air
police decided to surrender the bodies,
the wrecked plane and the personal
possessions of the men to officials OF
the Lithuanian legation.
According to established procedure
the American consulate rather than
the Lithuanian diplomatic mission
should have been notified, g the men
were American citizens.
George S. Messersmith. the American
consul general at Berlin, Immediately
telegraphed the State Department for
instructions when he heard of the
tragedy He asked what disposition
the relatives desired made OF the bodies.
He has received no reply.
High American embassy 0mc1a1 SAID
today that it would be bad taste to
insist on technicalities in view Of the
tragedy and Of the grief of the entire
Lithuanian nation.
LAS Kaunas was the intended desti-
nation of the flyers and as the Lithu
anian government has decided to give
them a state burial, 1t would be emf
nently indicate for us to raise tech
nicalities," a spokesman said.
Capt Hermann Goering, as Ger
many's air minister, cabled the Lithu-
anian premier the heartfelt sympathy
OF German aviators
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-07-18
Mattern Among the Eskimos
Arctic Circle People Saved His Life at "The Island
of Rescue"-Diary Recoants Suffering
From Cold and Starvation.

along several ducks new by along the
shore and one Of the Esquimos put his
hands together and blew into them
making q noise exactly like q duck
The ducks turned and few right by
the boat; the other Esquimo let them
have the shotgun, and down they came.
hope to teach this trick to the duck
hunters of America if they don't know
it already.
My map case excited their interest.
The wonder Of the world to them was
beautiful handle on my jackknife and
the maps protector They liked my
high-powered rifle, but the most as
founding thing Of all to them was the
zippers on my flying SUIT. and from
then on until now my life has been q
demonstration of clippers and my
goggles.
I believe they would have given me
q dog team, for the women were crazy
about a ring I have with red stone.
We stopped twice for hot tea en- route,
and the second time the men stayed
on the bank and pulled the boat down.
stream by a rope for several hours
until we came to the point where
have been for q week. My experiences
there and in the permanent Esquimo
Esquimo's life, I have never met with
before n my 26 trips to Alaska. This
life I fell into with the greatest OF
pleasure.
My life with them and becoming one
Of them In their Notwithstanding
and worshipping ceremonies-my trip to
Anadyr-an this I will tell in detail
upon my return. At this moment
still have hopes OF my ambition as
to solo flight around the world. as
hate to leave anything undone ! set
out to do.
I want to say that the Arctic Circle
people in Anadyr are wonderful. but
am lonesome for people 1 can talk
with. For the rest, there is too much
to be detailed now All I cen say Is
I have pictures and complete diary
Of q man who Is slowly dying from
exposure and starvation. written from
day to day as each thought went through
my mind. I hope to be able to con-
vey them all to America. too. with the
drawings and pictures, and when I re-
turn to the United States there Will
be one happy Jimmie Mattern.
lCopyright. 1899. by North American News
paper Alliance. Inc. World Rights Reserved
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-07-18

York there will be Q stop. probably Of
three days. During that time myself
and my "a officers will travel to Wash
ington, arriving there probably on
Thursday by American planes.
ION the day Of my arrival, myself
and my ofncers will have luncheon
with President Roosevelt, . man whom
I very much admire There will be q
banquet and reception in the evening.
I understand. Any visit to America,
believe. would have been incomplete
without . trip to the Capital Of the
United States"
The flight to New York will be direct
to Niagara Falls and then down the
Hudson to the Nations largest city.
Pending . conference with q represent
alive Of an American commercial trans
port line Gen. Balbo said he would be
unable to state over what cities the "a
giant seaplanes would pass.
Did he have any message for Amer
lea? Only that II have not the words
to express my thanks and appreciation
for the splendid spirit in which the
people Of the United States have re-
cetved me and my men,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-07-18
PHttATELISTS WORRY
OVER FATE OF CARGO
coAeetorI Lsttsrs Unreported IN
Crash G Two Lithuanian
Flyers.

Washington stamp and cover eoilec-
tors are concerned to know the fate
OF the postal cargo carried by Stephen
Darius and Stanley Girenas, the young
Lithuanian flyers who crashed to their
death at Kuhdamm, PomerAnia, early
yesterday after successfully negotiating
the crossing Of the Atlantic from New
York. In their plane, the Lthuanica,
they had q large bundle Of collectors
letters prepared especially for their
handling
For the fight 500 copies each Of i've
values of the current triangular Lth-
printed in the United States by author
ity of p zadeikis, consul general Of
Lithuania. The five stamps used were
the zoe, red and black. Browning Of
Mindaugis. 1888; 40c. brown and
black, "Gediminas Signs Treaty with
European State: soc, orange and
black Founding of Vilnius Castle,
1922; IL, violet and green. "Gediminas
Takes Possession of Russian Castles:
and 2L. blue and brown. "Algirdas at
the Gates of Moscow. 1883" The sur
charge read: us-Girenas-New
York-1933-KaunaS" The stamps
were sold to collectors during the six
weeks previous to the take-off Satur-
day. Cancellations were arranged by
John A. T. Carrougher, acting post
master, Brooklyn. N. Y.
Covers flown in the Lithuanica
would have been valuable had the plane
reached its destination safely. The
tragic termination Of the flight will add
10 their significance
But no information Is available Is
to whether the phifatelic cargo has
survived the crash. 1t may have been
destroyed, or have been badly damaged.
One bag, however. is known to be safe.
It was a pouch filled with letters from
Lithuanians in the United States to
friends and relatives At home. Some
Of the special stamp, therefore. almost
certainly will come into the philatelic
market.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-07-18
CAPITAL WILL PAY
! TRIBUTE TO BALB0
Leader of Italian Armada VIII
1 Be Officially Greeted
: on Thursday.

The highest honors of the Govern
fnent await Gen. Italo Balbo when the
youthful Italian minister of air, with
his group of transatlantic flyers. come
to Washington Thursday to deliver to
President Roosevelt from Premier Mus
solini a message of greeting and friend
ship.
Leaving their "a seaplanes at Floyd
Bennett Field in New York, Gen. Balbo
and the entire group of about so air.
men will make the flight to Boiling
Field in 10 U. s. Army and Navy
planes. Upon their arrival at the
Army air field about 1890 am, they
will be met by a Reception Committee
headed by Secretary Of the Navy Swan
son, Secretary Of Commerce Roper,
Acting Secretary Of War Woodring,
Acting Secretary of State Phillips. and
possibly the italian Ambassador and
his embassy staff.
Dern Going to California.
Secretary of War Dern was to leave
Washington today to attend the an
nual Governors Conference in Sacra-
mento, Calf.
The highest Army, Navy and Marine
Corps officials, as well as a group Of 10
distinguished Army and Navy aviators.
also will be at Boiling Field when the
flyers arrive.
Representatives of the Italian Ameri-
can World War Veterans, the Italian
colony of Washington and the Washing
ton Chamber Of Commerce also are on
the Reception Committee.
Immediately following the formal re-
ception, the flyers will proceed to their
headquarters at the Mayfower Hotel,
where they will remain overnight, re-
turning to New York early Friday.
To Lunch at White House.
Gen. Balbo will be the luncheon guest
at the White House at 1880 O'Clock
Thursday. Gen. Aldo Pellegrini,
School, who is the chief aide in the
flight, and nine senior officers, with the
italian Ambassador. will be the other
luncheon guests at the White House.
Meanwhile, the other flyers in the
group will be entertained at a luncheon
at the Carlton Hotel at l o'clock as
guests of the American Overseas Writ
ers. of whom Herbert Cory is president
During the afternoon Gen. Balbo,
Lieut.. Col. Cagna and Comdr. sberna-
dori will make the usual calls required
by official etiquette on the Secretaries
Of War. Navy. Commerce and State
AZ clock, accompanied py Tie ltallau
Ambassador Gen. Balbo will start for
Arlington National Cemetery to hay q
wreath on the Tomb OF the Unknown
Soldier.
The entire group will attend q re-
eeption at the italian embassy at $50
O'Clock in the afternoon, to which many
prominent officials will be invited.
The only event on the entertainment
program in the evening will be din
ner at the Army-Navy Country Club
in Arlington. Va, at $50 O'Clock, when
Secretary Swanson and the Acting
Secretary Of War will be the hosts.
The departure of the flyers from
Boiling Field Is scheduled between $3.50
and 8:45 O'Clock Friday morning Of
fetal representatives Of the Army and
Navy will be at the neld to bid them
eood-by.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-07-18
BALBO TELLS OF DANGERS.
Leader Of Italian Armada Discouraged
by Heavy FOKs.

py h0oVy rugs.
Copyright. 1888, by the Associated Press.)
CHICAGO, July IL R.-Perils that
at times caused him to doubt whether
his mass flight of ~ seaplanes over the
Atlantic ever would be completed were
recited last night, by Gen. ItalO Balbo
In an exclusive interview.
Twice when We were flying through
thick fog" Balbo said, II was discour-
aged. Once was near Reykjavik, Ice
land; the other time was as we were
nearing Labrador"
It was the perfection Of the huge 81
ton flying boats, the excellent training
Of his men and the complete Organiza-
ton Of the flight along scientific lines,
Gen. Balbo said, that enabled the night
to reach Chicago-6,100 miles from the
starting point at Orbetello, Italy-with
only one mishap.
Balbo, muscular, black-bearded stall
wart Of Benito Mussolini, received the
Associated Press reporter in his hotel
suite. He had just been made q chief
tain at the Indian village Of the World
Fair.
Balbo speaks no English, and his re-
plies were translated by Augusta Rosso,
Atouall <1IupaOodoOA ~ W
OF his SO companions on the greatest
mass flight ever completed, Gen. Balbo
declared himself justly proud. However
the 36-year old commander holds no
belief in "babying" or cajoling his men.
His system in conducting the flight
rested In one Observation-Disclosures
and final.
Balbo's statements were made in an
SWer to q long list OF questions sub
mitted. Here are some Of them:
90 To what do you attribute the
success of the fight? (A) To three
things-First, the completeness Of the
organization before the flight took of
including the placing Of supply and re-
pair depots second. the fine perform
ance Of their duties by the men. result
ing from discipline; third, the perfection
Of the seaplanes.
90 What further conquests Of the
air do you anticipate? tAD After We
have returned safely to Italy-of which
I am CONFIDENT believe that there is
little more in the nature OF mass fights
to be attained. Even a flight around
the world, I believe, would add little
to the proof that mass flight Is prac-
ticable.
90 Do you contemplate q mass flight
around the world? (AD OF the posi-
bilities Of mass flight around the world
it would take 10 pages for you to re-
count.
90 What was the most difIicult Sec
ton Of the flight to America? (AD From
Reykjavik to Labrador, on account Of
the fog. That section Of the flight
and its successful completion. does more
than any one thing to prove the prac-
ticability of mass flight.
Balbo then talked Of his ambition,
for the return flight to Italy, via the
Azores on the Southern Atlantic route
On that flight. he plans to collect
meteorological charts and records fol
comparison with the observations made
on the Atlantic crossing via the North.
ern route.
We will start Wednesday morning
from Chicago and arrive In New Yorl
In the afternoon" he said. AT New