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Evening star., 1933-03-18
PAINTINGS SPURNED YEARS AGO
FOUND TO BE TREASURED NOW
Iowa Mayor as Boy Carried Meals to
Painter Of Indian Subjects in Tower
of Smithsonian.

partment Of Ethnology of the National
Museum.
He asked the curator about some
pictures of Indians painted by an old
man named George Catlin. The cura-
tor pointed to about a score of them
hung around the walls of the room.
Are they worth anything?" the gen.
tleman asked.
"The minimum price for a Catlin
painting outside the Governments COL
lection Is about $780," he was told.
The run en- up from that"
Then the visitor told the story. He
Is Charles D. Houston. mayor of Cedar
Rapids, Iowa, and chairman of the
Iowa State Central Democrats Com
mlttee. He was the little boy who had
brought meals to the elderly George
Catlin in the Smithsonian Tower.
where Joseph Henry, first secretary of
the institution. had provided him liv-
Ing quarters while he was trying to
influence Congress to appropriate a
small sum to purchase these pictures.
Young Houston was living with his
uncle, then a Smithsonian employe,
who lived in cottage approximately
on the site of the old National Museum
building. He used to pick up spending
Continued on Page S, Column II
Evening star., 1933-03-18
BEER Bill! PASSAGE
IS SOUGHT MONDAY
Legislation to Be Speeded
by Informal Discussions
Over Week End.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
A beer bill on the law books by Mon
day night was the aim Of congressional
leaders today as they arranged week
end conferences to help decide whether
the new beverage would contain 80 or
sos per cent alcohol.
The conferences were necessary be-
cause the House had refused to accept
Senate amendments reducing the alco-
holic content, adding wines and pro-
hibiting the sale Of the drinks to youths
under 16.
House conferees already were at work,
formally, but the Senate could not ON
effort to compromise because 1t had not
been In session since Thursday. Lead
ers knew. however, who the Senate con-
ferees would be. Consequently, they
made arrangements for the informal
discussions SO congressional action could
be completed early Monday.
What would result, of course, no
body could predict ahead Of time. Some
House conferees stood squarely for the
stronger brew, while Pat Harrison of
Mississippi. representing the Senate,
withheld public expressions Of his po-
sition. It was Harrison who proposed
the Senate amendment reducing the
alcohol to sos.
Talk of Compromise.
Speaker Rainey said at his press con-
ference today that he expected the Sen
ate and House conferees to agree Mon
day in time to get the bill to President
Roosevelt by nightfall.
There was some talk Of the House
conferees accepting the sos per cent re-
striction, on the condition that the Sen
ate abandon the other two provisions
Objections to the amendment against
sale to young people have been based on
the ground that such regulation should
be left to the States.
Immediate Signature Likely.
Regardless of the final terms Of the
bill, President Roosevelt was said to be
ready to sign it as soon as it reached
him. It will become effective Is days
after he does. II he approves 1t Mon
day, beer can be sold the first week in
April and the Government then begin
collecting its tax Of S. on each 31-gal-
lon barrel
Yesterday the opposition, led by Rep
resentatives Tarver, Democrat, of Geor-
gia, and Blanton, Democrat, Of Texas,
crumbled when Representative O'Con-
nor, Democrat, of New York, was sue
cessful in having the House adopt pro-
cedure approved by the powerful Rules
Committee.
II hope the House conferees will in
sist upon the position of the House for
80 per cent alcoholic content" O'Con-
nor told the House.
He said the Borah amendment af-
fecting minors would result In Federal
shopping, and Federal spying in the
homes Of the people" This was what
caused the breakdown of the eighteenth
amendment, he asserted, adding that
regulation should be left to the States.
mo Such Wine'' as sos.
O'Connor said the amendment pro-
viding for wines of sos per cent also
should be stricken out because there
Is no such wine"
Representative Britten, Republican,
Of Illinois, said the soft drink and
cereal beverage producers were "respon-
sible for the Senate reducing the al
coholic content from 80 to sos per
cent"
Declaring that sos per cent beer was
Continued on Page 2, Column ID
Evening star., 1933-03-18
Voices Confidence in Result
of Talks, but Stresses
Limit on Time.
BRITISH LEADER FLIES
FROM GENOA TO OSTIA
Party Is Welcomed by Mussolini.
Rome Meeting Scheduled
Later in Day.
Sy the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
OSTIA, Italy, March 18.-Peace
must be organized quickly If it IS Or
ganized at all, seid Prime Minister
Ramsay Macdonald Of Great Britain
here today while en- route to Rome for
conferences with Premier Mussolini.
He made the statement shortly after
he alghted from a plane piloted by
Gen. Italo Balbo, Italian air minister,
which had brought him and his party
from Genoa. They went to the latter
place by train from Geneva, where the
British Premier and his foreign secre-
tary. Sir John Simon, went last week
to break q deadlock in the World Dis
armament Conference.
Mr.. Macdonald. was welcomed here
by the Italian Premier.
Confidence Voiced.
Mr.. Macdonald said:
1T Is to exchange views with Italy's
famous chief on intricate problems con-
cerned with the organization Of peace
that I am here, and have come with
much confidence as to the effect OF my
visit.
IT am impressed with the difficulties
confronting us but believe that WITH
vigorous cooperation, especlany among
the great nations of the world, we
shall find a way out of our difficulty.
both political and economic, and shall
make the world safe and pleasant
place for this and future generations:
I'VE have no time to waste, however"
Declares Problems are Grave.
He continued, my visit to Geneva
and nv contacts there with representa-
tiyes Of countries in all parts OF the
world have impressed me more tnan
ever with the gravity of the problems
which confront us.
"Sir John Simon and welcome this
opportunity for preliminary exchange
Of. views regarding these problems WITH
Signor Mussolini. His invitation came
at timely moment, and we were de-
lighted to accept"
II Duce, dressed in frock coat, held
out both hands to MIR. Macdonald ana
said in English, Il am glad to welcome
you"
good fight from Genoa. Behind MIN
came his daughter, 1shbel, who was pre-
sented with huge bouquet. Then FOL-
lowed Sir John.
Mr.. Macdonald entered the automo-
bile OF Sir Ronald Graham, British
Ambassador, and was driven rapidly 10
the British embassy in Rome.
Premier Mussolini entered his own
car and drove to his office, where he
prepared for a meeting with Mr.. Mac
Donald later In the afternoon.
WILL BE FIRST MEETINGI
Evening star., 1933-03-18
ARRESTS IN DAM PROJECT.

LONDON, March 18 @.-The cor
respondent for Reuters (British) News
Agency at Riga, Latvia, reported today
that the arrest In Russia Of British
employees Of the Metropolitan -Vickers
Electrical Co. was understood to be
closely connected with the building Of
the $100,0O0,000 Dnieprostroi Dam,
which was announced completed last
May.
Metropolitan -vickers supplied the
steel for the great turbo-generators in
tended to supply electric power through
out Russia. Six were to have been In
operation by the end Of last year.
Russian authorities now charge that
the blades Of the turbines have been
corroded, with malicious intent, assert
ing that since the blades are made OF
the finest quality rust-proof steel. sand
or acid must have been poured into
the turbines to cause the alleged cor
rosion.
The Russians charge that employees
of Metropolitan -Vickers who supervised
construction of the turbines are guilty
Contiuued on Pare 2. Column Ia
Evening star., 1933-03-18
AUSTRIA FILLS ARMY

VIENNA, March 18 CP).-It was ON
cially announced last night that Presi-
dent Miklas has called In a part of the
army reserves to fill gap In the pres
ent Austrian army.
The treaty of st. German, It was re-
called, allows Austria an army Of $4,000
men and officers. The actual present
strength, however, is only $4,000.
Recruiting and training new men to
bring the army to full strength would
take too long," 1t was explained.
Evening star., 1933-03-18
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
PHILADELPHIA, March 18.-Gilbert
Friend, 2s-year-old railway mail clerk
Of Plant City, Fla, and his three young
children were found shot to death to-
day at the grave Of his wife In suburban
Upper Darby.
The bodies Of the children lay close
together on the mothers grave, q
blanket covering all but their heads.
Each had been shot through the heart,
police said.
Friend, q bullet wound in his head,
lay beside them, with Q pistol nearby.
The children were: Robert, 3; Helen,
6, and Kenneth, z months.
The tragedy apparently occurred
about midnight potsf said,
Evening star., 1933-03-18
HOME LOAN BANK
SALARIES HELD Up
Await Ruling From McCarI
as to Authority to Sign
Pay Voucher.

The salaries of 73 officials and en-
ployes Of the Federal Home Loan Bank
Board are being held up indefinitely
pending a requested ruling from Con-
troller McCarl as to the authority OF
Chairman William F. Stevenson of the
board to the sign the pay roll voucher
To Avoid Complications.
Chairman Stevenson explained today
that he was using this precaution to
avoid complications and to have the
controllers Office define his status as
disbursing officer. The board IS now
operating on what is left of an appro-
priation OF $250,00 granted by Congress
July.
Treasury officials said the bank
boards pay roll, which had been made
up and ready for distribution on March
Is, had been held up at the request of
stevenson. They said the money was
available and employees would be paid
as soon as authorization is received.
The board chairman denied reports
that the pay roll delay was q forerun-
ner of general shake-up In the per-
ooAAA1CA, GA VI WIlOIu are Oh uOQ-clVll
service status. He refused to COM
ment on a report being circulated in
reliable quarters here that the 1884,
100000 new reserve system, designed
to aid small property owners In dis
tress, would be abolished.
"Policy" Reason Dismissals.
He said eight employees, including
William Murray, who served under
Franklin w. Fort in the original
set-up of the board, had been dismissed
for policy" reasons. Murray's posi-
tion has been filled by A. E. Hutchin-
son Of Rock Hill, S. c. Hutchinson IS
well known in congressional circles here,
having acted as secretary to Stevenson,
former Representative from South
Carolina.
President Roosevelt has named T..
Dwight Webb, Nashville banker, as the
second Democratic member Of the board.
The three other board positions have
not vet been filled. The secretaries Of
the three retiring members Of the board
have been dismissed.
Evening star., 1933-03-18
ITALIAN CONSUL WEEDS
DAUGHTER OF DIPLOMAT
DR.. Carosi, Baltimore, and Former
Miss Fricotte on Honeymoon
Trip to Florida.
BY the Associated Press.

by tne ASSOClateu fIeSS.
BALTIMORE, March 18.-Dr. Mario
Carosi, royal Italian consul In Balti-
more, and Mrs. Carosi today were in
Florida on their honeymoon following
a quiet wedding here Thursday.
The marriage Of DR.. Carosi and Miss
Raymond Fricotte, daughter Of a
French diplomat, was revealed last
night. It was performed at the Cathe-
dral by Archbishop Curley, assisted by
the Rev. Armada D'Urgolo, pastor Of St.
John the Baptists Church.
Dr. Carosi met Miss Fricotte while
he and her father were in Australia as
spective nations.
Mrs. Carosi is a naturalized italian
citizen and has been living in Balti-
more for short time. DR.. Carosi
came to Baltimore to take over the
Italian consulate in December, 1881.
DR.. and Mrs. Carosi will return to
Baltimore March ~.
Evening star., 1933-03-18
SOVIET WILL TRY
BR|T0NS PUBLICLY
Decision on ''Wrecking Ac-
tivities" Charge Defiant of
London Protests.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
MOSCOW, March 1s.-Four British
subjects charged with "wrecking activi-
ties" in connection with their work on
electrical projects in Russia will be sub
jected to public trial within month.
Protests Of the British government
were ignored by Soviet authorities in
making the decision. A government
statement said mo pressure or men,
ace" from Great Britain would dis
suade it.
Thirty-five other employees Of the
Russian branch of the British Metro
politan- -Vickers Electrical Co., all Of
them native Russians, are also facing
trial. Qn similar recent trial Of three
German engineers and SO Russian as
sociates, the Germans escaped with
acquittals after long prosecution, but
many of the Russians were executed.)
British Defendants.
The British subjects who will be tried
are L. c. Thornton, chief erecting eng1-
neer; w. H. Mcdonald, engineer; John
Cushney, engineer, and litter named
Gregory.
Two other British officials Of the COM
pany also were arrested in raids on their
residences and company oflceS last Sat-
urday night, but were released Tues
day. These were Allan Monkhouse.
director OF the company, and Charles
Nordwen. Both praised the Russian
secret police for the manner IN which
they had been treated while imprisoned. d..
that his interrogation had convinced the
police he was innocent.
An Official police statement made
after the arrests said the imprisoned
men participated in "wrecking activi-
ties" in the installation Of electrical
equipment in various cities and sought
to put various power stations out OF
commission.
Details Not Given Out.
Details Of the accusations have not
been published.
A government statement. issued by
Foreign Minister Maxim Litvinoff, said
mo pressure or menace will be able
to induce the Soviet government to re-
frain from keeping its laws In relation
to British subjects"
Maxim Litvinof, foreign minister
said a declaration by the British gov
eminent and protests by the British
Ambassador. were tantamount to asking
that the action be withdrawn 50 far as
the British subjects are concerned.
"The British government expressed q
conviction that they are innocent. Such
o proposal is quite ir,admissible and
cannot be discussed by any government
of an independent country" the foreign
minister said.
Evening star., 1933-03-18
DRIVER IS KILLED
AS TRUCK OVERTURNS
Charles Wright, 40, Pinned Under
Wreck in Crash With Taxi
on Ninth Street.

Charles Wright, 40, Of S25 Fifth
street northeast, was killed today when
the truck he was driving turned over
and pinned him beneath It, after it and
a taxicab collided at Ninth and M
streets.
George Howard Brown, a, of Greater
Capitol Heights, Nd, driver of the taxi
cab. was detained at No. police sta
ton, pending action by the coroner.
The taxicab, police say, was going
north on Ninth street while the truck
was being driven east on M street when
the collision occurred.
Evening star., 1933-03-18
MERCHANTS TERRORIzED.
Campaign Launched Against Chinese
For Trading With japanese.

PEIPING, March 18 CP.-A sharp
outbreak of terrorism by Chinese against
countrymen suspected of maintaining
commercial relations with Japanese
firms was reported here today from
Hankow, important treaty port Of HUI
peh Province
Anti-Japanese societies in that city
and Wuchang, also in Hupeh, the
United States consulate at Hankow in
formed the legation here, murdered one
and kidnapped two Chinese merchants
yesterday who were accused Of handling
Japanese goods.
Meanwhile. the Chinese defenders Of
Hsifengkow Pass, bombarded from the
air for the last "a hours. were still
holding on, Official Chinese dispatches
said.
Evening star., 1933-03-18
FORMER CANAL ZONE
GOVERNOR SUCCUMBS
Gen. Harry Burgess Body Will Be
Brought Here for Burial in
Arlington.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
HOT SPRINGS, Ark, March 18.-
Brig. Gen. Harry Burgess, former gov
ernor general Of the Panama Canal
Zone, died at the Army and Navy Hos
pital here today. He was 60 years old.
Gen. Burgess came here last October
80.
His wife who was with him when he
died. said the body would be sent to
Warrington for interment in Arling-
ton National Cemetery.
Evening star., 1933-03-18
FIVE DIE IN POLISH RIOT

PABJANICE, Poland, March 1S CF9.
Five persons were killed and several
scores injured yesterday as police fired
on a menacing demonstration by tex
tile strikers.
Approximately 5000 workmen are on
strike in the LodZ district. They quit
work q week ago when their employers
refused to sign a joint contract.
Evening star., 1933-03-18
JAPANESE PATROL
KILLED BY CHINESE
Entire Unit Annihi|ated in
Fight Near Pass in
Great Wall.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
TOXIC. March ia Rengo (Jap-
anese) News Agency dispatch from
Hsifengkow, Great Wall passage where
heavy Sino-Japanese fighting has been
going on for days. said today japanese
patrol was annihilated at nearby
Fanchiakow yesterday.
It fought superior force of Chinese
until all the Japanese were killed, the
dispatch said.
Another japanese patrol found the
bodies. The dispatch did not say how
many died.
Evening star., 1933-03-18
500 Found Buried in Box.

CFESTERTOWN, Md, March 10 C@D.
"A cigar box containing 500 in bills
and coins was found buried on an aban-
dcned miniature golf course here yes
terday.
Simon Evans. colored hotel porter,
found the money.
Evening star., 1933-03-18
DIR. HANS LUTHER TO SUCCEED
PRITTWITZ AS AMBASSADOR
Former Reichsbank Head to
Take Diplomatic
Post Here.
New Envoy Served Brief
Terms as Chancellor
. of Germany.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
BERLIN, March 18.-Dr. Hans Luth-
er, who resigned the presidency OF the
Reichsbank last Tuesday, was appoint
ed German Ambassador to the United
States today to succeed Friedrich VII
helm Won Prittwitz.
DR.. Luther was chancellor Of Ger
many for brief terms in 1925 and 1926.
In 1928 he was Minister of Finance.
He became president of the ReichS-
bank In April, 1880, and his predecessor,
D.. Hjalmar Schacht, became president
again this week when DR.. Luther re-
signed.
Born in Berlin, DR.. Luther is 81 years
old.
Z Luther's wide acquaintance with
Ame. ican financierS, business men and
leaders in intellectual and social life,
and also his linguistic ability, made the
government focus its attention upon
him as the most desirable successor for
Herr Won Prittwitz. He speaks German,
English, French and Spanish.
Even the Nazis, although disapprov-
ing. his international capitalistic
course" approved DR.. Luther. in view
of the fact that he voluntarily resigned
his post as president Of the Reichsbank
a year before expiration Of his term al
IIlOuRll lie COulu 1lOt AAdNC bSCA4 ASAAo'SA
until that time.
"Flying Financier."
Hans Luther was "airminded" before
the airliner became a regular medium
for the travels Of European statesmen.
Because of his frequent flights from one
financial capital to another they used
to call him the flying financier" while
he was president of the Reichsbank.
Before that he was the flying chan
cellor."
In 1923 he was burgomaster Of Essen
when French troops seized that city
during the occupation of the Ruhr. The
French commander sent him a sum-
mons to come down to the assembly
rooms of the city hall.
Tell the gentleman" Herr Luther
replied, that see visitors only by ap-
pointment at my Office"
Twice the French commander repeat
ed his order, and twice Herr Luther re-
fused to obey. Finally the general came
to the burgomaster.
Last year two men tried to assassinate
Evening star., 1933-03-18
NAMED PAPAL DELEGATE
Successor to Fumasoni-Biondi Nom
mated Formally at Vatican.

VATICAN CITY, March 18 P,.-
Pope Plus today nominated Msgr.
Amleto Giovanni Cicognani as apostolic
delegate to Washington with the title
OF Archbishop of Laodicea Di Frigia.
(Msgr. Cicognani succeeds Pietro
Fumasoni- -Biondi, who was created a
cardinal this week.
Evening star., 1933-03-18
HARRY HAYS MORGAN ILL
Former q. s. Consul General at
Brussels and Buenos Aires.

LONDON, March 18 R.-Harry
Hays Morgan, former United States
consul general at Brussels and Buenos
Aires, was seriously Ill today at the
home Of his daughter, Lady Furness, in
Hampstead.
Harry Hays Morgan at various times
was the representative of the United
States Food Administration Board in
Cuba and trade commissioner in Bel
gium.
Evening star., 1933-03-18

Ra&e REosrams On Page B-4
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Evening star., 1933-03-18

%. 8. Weather Bureau ForecastJ
Occasional rain, with little change In
tzE-:erature tonight and tomorrow:
colder tomorrow night: gentle easterly
winds Temperatures Highest, 66, at
Pun. yesterday: lowest. As, at am.
today. Full report on page 3.
Evening star., 1933-03-18

Continued on Page 2, Column 1)
Imperial Valley press., 1933-12-14
EAL ESTATE BARGAINS

z SAGE-Corner lot with two
ruses splendid location $4,000
Ssh $4,000 per month. Marie
ina Mission Apis. 19tf
Imperial Valley press., 1933-12-14
No. 1868. Dept. 1.
SUMMONS

In the Superior Court of the
State of California, in and for the
county of Imperial.
Helen N. Donnelson, plaintiff, VS..
Lynn L. Donnelson, defendant.
j. E. Simpson, Ell Centric, Cali
fornia, attorney for plaintiff.
The People of the State of Cali
fornia send greetings to Lynn l..
Donnelson, defendant.
You are hereby directed to ap-
pear and answer the complaint in
an action entitled as above,
brought against you in the Super
ior Court of the County of Imper-
ial, State of California. within ten
days after the service on you of
this Summons-if served within
this county; or within thirty days
if served elsewhere.
And you are hereby notified that
unless you appear and answer as
above required, the said plaintiff
will take judgment for any money
or damages demanded in the COM
plant, as arising upon contract, or
she will apply to the Court for
any other relief demanded in the
complaint.
Given under my hand and the
seal Of the Superior Court of the
County of Imperial, State of Cali
fornia, this 9th day of May, 1888
Edward H. Law, Clerk.
BY c. w. Henderks, Deputy Clerk
Dec.7, 4,21 ,23.Jn.4, IL, Is, 25. Fb.1 8.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-12-14

NTED-Middle ageG. woman for
cneral housework. Room, board
pa small salary. Inquire All
Gil Street. oh
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FOR RENT HOUSES

FOR RENT-Unrurnlsne 5-room
house. Large yard, nice lawn.
Cheap rent. 3O2 w. Fourth ST.,
Imperial. Phone Imperial 1921
1Ttf
Imperial Valley press., 1933-12-14

FOR unfinished five-rooni
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and solar water heater. 1401
Broadway. Schmitt Electric &c.,
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

YOUNG MAN OR LADY to assist
photographer Some soliciting to
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Must be free to travel Southern
California. Write. A. C. Keithley,
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Imperial Valley press., 1933-12-14

FOR RENT-Houscs, furnished and
unfinished, large and small.
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AFTER IRON is the abundant
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Nickel calcium aluminium
onehundredhs of of the whole
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LIVESTOCK FOR SALE

z SALE-Team of young mares;
w osclllatipg washing machine
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:. Adalr. 1877
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FOR RENT--4-room house, fur
nished or partly furnished. 1853
State. 6tf
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KICKED WIFE OUT OF BED

BOSTON U.P)-Maurice Doyle is
serving six months in Jail because
he kicked his wife, Eileen, out of
bed. At the time Doyle was senten-
ced, he was on probation.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-12-14

FOR RENT - Furnished modern
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FOR SALE-Bargafn, Keuffel and
Esser engineers transit with case,
tripod and measuring rod. See
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