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Evening star., 1935-05-12
Woman Among Those Seeking
Jobs With u. s. Crime Forces
Bureau of Investigation Gets Many
Letters-Some Try to Hurdle Train
ing and Experience Tests.

eford in secret service line. 1t Is and
been always my ambition to follow
same line as you. Never got chance
to succeed. don't know why. am
speaking languages, French, Pol
ish and Czechoslovakian. More dan
ger, better like"
Politician Writes for Job.
The vagaries of politics are reflected
in a letter received from an ex-
candidate for sheriff:
THE Natl. Crime drive urged by
Cheat executive I will say this Is very
important and can be successful don
If there is a want Of energy in the law
enforcing agency. was a Demo-
CRATE candidate for sheriff but was
defeat"
Code experts of the bureaus tech
nical laboratory are still struggling
with these specimens culled by Hoov-
er's literary gem department:
ITO your honor. I would like II
there Is an open, are II I would take
xmation. am hopeing to offer me
I am hopeing that I will here. to your
highes honors. to yours Truly"
II be all poligising If an intruding
are persuming Of your time but i'm
and side entrested party no Is ware
vetrant."
Magazine Fan Writes.
A detective magazine fan wrote:
ut Is the greatest Of Importance that
I have this most amazing valuable
information, In regard to have this
opportunity to express. My sincere
appreciation to have this. My views
to Sc your advertisement in the Nick
Carter magazine pertaining to Uncle
Sans S. A"
Some Of the applicants have volun.
teered their services free, but one held
out for a small stipend, as follows:
II can produce If you will ad me to a
small pay on the big pay roll"
And one unromantic he-man an
nounced:
Il amt married and amt expecting
to and want to be one Of them men to
go after them rats"
Evening star., 1935-05-12

with 1t would participate in a foreign
trade week, May 1925, TO direct at
tention ito the importance Of foreign
trade"
Store Sales Fan on.
The chamber said the program had
the active support of the Department
Of Commerce. It was recalled that
the chambers recent convention gen.
orally approved the administration
foreign trade policy, about the only
aspect Of the Governments program
which was indorsed.
A mixed picture Of department
store sales in recent weeks was re-
ported yesterday by the Federal Re-
serve Board. Although sales gained
IN April over March, the advance was
considerably less" than is usual be-
tween these months in other years.
The board noted, however, that the
aggregate sales for the first four
months Of the year were 8 per cent
higher than the same four months
last year.
Evening star., 1935-05-12
VETERANS HOLD
ANNUAL REUNION
Company G Members Spend
Evening Reminiscing of
Spanish War.

Veterans of Company q, First Dis
trict Of Columbia Volunteer Infantry
gathered last night in annual re-
union at Schneider's Cafe to COM
memorate the thirty-seventh ami.
versary of the organizations entrance
into service during the Spanish
American War.
Twenty-seven members Of the COM
pany attended the dinner and spent
the evening in "reminiscences Of old
times. G. v. Chisholm, wartime
lieutenant, was toastmaster.
Company @ originally was the Nor
ton Cadets, one of the country's crack
drill outfits during the '90s. In 1896
the company won the championship
of the United States in drill held al
Savannah, Ga. The next year the
organization again entered the com.
petition, held at San Antonio, Tex,
and won second place.
When war with Spain was declared
in 1898, the company enrolled as a
part of the First District of Columbia
Infantry. commanded by the late
Gen. George H. Harries.
After an encampment at Tampa
Fla, it went to Cuba. landing al
Siboney. and was in the trenches in
front Of Santiago when the Spanish
army surrendered.
After camping for two or three
months in the fever-infested neigh
borhood Of San Juan Hill, the District
troops sailed for home and arrived
here November %. 1898, when they
were mustered out of service.
Capt. Frederick s. Hodgson, orig.
inal commander Of the company, was
prevented by illness from attending
the dinner.
Evening star., 1935-05-12
kIDWELL FUNERAL
RITES TOMORROW

Funeral services will be held to-
morrow for Beauregard Kidwell, resi-
dent Of Washington for more than SO
years, who died Friday afternoon at
his home at 1908 Benton street.
Mr.. Kidwell had retired about six
years ago, after serving for more than
20 years as superintendent of the
Woodley estate, now owned by former
Secretary Of State Stimson. Mr.. Kid
well was born near Vienna, Va, on
June 10, 1851.
He Is survived by three daughters
Mrs. Marguerite K. Mager and Mrs
Sue M. Stibor Of this city and Mrs,
Lula McCauley Of Barnegat Inlet
N. J. Five grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren also survive. Mrs
Kidwell died last September, shortly
after the couple had celebrated their
golden wedding anniversary.
The services tomorrow will be held
at 1880 pm. at the Hines funeral
home. Burial will be In Oak Hill
Cemetery, Georgetown.
Evening star., 1935-05-12
GRAHAM FUNERAL
TOMORROW MORNING
Prominent Corporation Lawyer
Will Be Buried in Rock Creek
Cemetery.

Funeral services for Byron Ulmer
Graham, Sc, prominent corporation
lawyer and former director Of the
Federal American Bank, who died
Friday, will be held tomorrow at II
am. at his residence, IA East Brad
ley lane, Chevy Chase. Burial will
be in Rock Greek Cemetery.
Mr.. Graham was we'll known In
the legal profession here for many
years, having been with the firm OF
Tobriner, Graham, Brez & Tobrinel
for 40 years. He was prominently
identified with activities Of the As
sociation of Oldest Inhabitants and
was q Masonic leader for many
years. He was q member of the Con.
gressional Country Club and the Uni
versity and Racquet Clubs.
Mr.. Graham Is survived by his
widow, Mrs. Caroline Reynolds Gra-
ham, and three daughters, Mrs. Vir-
gtaia Graham Platt, Mrs. Elaine Ora.
ham Miller and Mrs. Dorothy Graham
Miller.
Evening star., 1935-05-12

the word plant" mentioned during
the jury's deliberations.
Il never saw newspaper reference
to the trial at any time. nor did I
hear one mentioned by members of
the fury" Moore added.
Meanwhile, Justice Cox has under
-advisement not only the motion for a
new trial, but the request by Defense
Counsel John j. Sirica that the court
personally examine each of the II
jurors who tried Beard to determine
whether any members OF the panel
were unduly Influenced.
Assistant United States Attorney
Roger Robb also has asked that the
defendants in the case be committed
to jail. At present, they are at liberty
on bail.
Evening star., 1935-05-12
BY REX COLLIER.

There are no women among j. Edgar
Hoover's force of criminal chasers
but II the fair sex were eligible for
the Federal Bureau of Investigation,
a certain fearless lady who recently
applied for a special agents job I'M
doubtedly would merit serious consid-
Grafton.
In an informal application she as
serted she could shoot gun accu-
rately, Is mot the timid sort who
faints," is always ready to travel on
a moments notice and Is ready to
do anything, anytime or anywhere. II
This is just one Of many offers OF
aid received by the bureau as q result
of its exploits in waging war on gang
land, a survey of applications has re-
vealed. Many and varied have been
the types Of men accepted as investi-
gators-and many and varied have
been the types who failed to make
the grade.
Training Made Prerequisite.
One of the big stumbling blocks Is
Hoover's insistence on legal training
or accountancy experience as a pre-
requisite to admission. In this con-
nection one applicant wrote:
Suppose you think I have given
up all hopes of being an undercover
man. Well I haven't, and won't
until the last dog is hung or get
orders from you to lay of.
"After receiving your letter was
up a tree. That law-school graduate
stuff sure knocked the wind out Of
me. But just between you and I, is
that law graduate stuff a polite way
Of making me quit? Don't let lot
- Jaw school keep me
out"
Another applicant who was lacking
in law wanted to substitute languages
Strong in three foreign tongues, he
was a little weak in his English, the
bureau felt. His letter said:
II am taking the privileges to take
the honor to congratulate you in your
Evening star., 1935-05-12
COERCION DENIED
BY BEARD JURORS
Four on Gambling Case
Panel Say Verdict Was
Reached Properly.

Four Of the Jurors who last Mon
day convicted Sam Beard and IL
others Of gambling violations had
denied last night the defense allega-
ton the verdict was arrived at i'm
properly.
Affidavits Of three jurors were pre-
sented Friday to Justice Joseph w
Cox in District Supreme Court stat.
ing they were Influenced to vote
guilty by the jury foreman's alleged
statement that there was q plant
on the jury. The three said the jury
had seen q newspaper headline
stating, Gamblers Bet 10 to Beard
Will Go Free" and from this, they
contended Carl w. Hauf, the fore
man, inferred some Juror had beer
fixed" by gambling interests. Jus.
tice Cox's decision on whether to
grant a new trial will be handed down
Tuesday.
Flatly Denies Coercion.
Mrs. Frank 3. Cogswell, 4815 Four
teenth street, member of the Beard
jury, said last night: ''If those ttree
Jurors didn't agree on the verdict, the
time to have said SO was in the Jury
rooms, not now. There was absolutely
no coercion at any time, and we didn't
see any of the newspaper headlines.
Mrs. M. D. Lemon, 1920 S street
another juror. declined to discuss the
afidavits. but said definitely, II an
behind the Jury foreman"
Earlier two other jurors, w. M
Moore, grocer. of 521 H street, and
T. ]. Culhane, 1903 Buchanan street
told The Star the verdict was honestly
arrived at and that they did not hear
Evening star., 1935-05-12
POLICEMAN KILLS MAN

Attacked in an alley in the 400 block
of First street southwest by two COL
ored men last night, according to his
report to his superiors, Pvt. Lawrence
Halstead, fourth police precinct, shot
and killed one of his assailants while
the other fed.
The officer said the dead man, iden-
titled as Leroy Savoy. SO. of the 300
block of Independence avenue south
west, and a companion were beating
him with bricks when he used his re-
volver.
Halstead was doing special duty in
plain clothes at the time.
Evening star., 1935-05-12
McKelvie III in Nebraska.

VALENTINE, Nebr., May IL P.-
s. r. McKelvie, former Governor and
enc time member of the Hoover Farm
Board, was brought to a hospital to-
night from his ranch near here.
Physicians said rest was imperative
although there was no danger. Nc
Kelvie publishes the Nebraska Farmer
in Lincoln, Nebr.
Evening star., 1935-05-12
MEETINGS SLATED
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
FALLS CHURCH, Va, May IL
The East Falls Church Citizens Asso-
citation will meet in the ofices of B.
M. Bridwell, Tuesday night, at 8
o'clock.
The Woman's Club of Falls Church
will meet at the home of Mrs. r. B.
Robinson Of East Falls Church on
Friday, at o'clock. There will be
an exhibition Of quilts and Mrs. Rol-
linson will give q talk on their history
and design.
Evening star., 1935-05-12
LONG CONTROL UPHELD
Louisiana Supreme Court o. KS
Water Board Bill.

NEW ORLEANS, May ii R.-By
4-to-3 vote the Louisiana Supreme
Court today held constitutional the
legislative act reorganizing the New
Orleans Sewerage and Water Board
which gives the State administration
Of Gov. o. K. Allen and Senator Huey
P. Long control.
The act was challenged by the city
administration Of Mayor r. Semmes
Walrnsley, political enemy Of Long, as
contrary to the "horne rule constitu-
ton and as an illegal exercise Of po-
lice powers"
Evening star., 1935-05-12
Gasque Slightly Better.

The condition Of Representative
Gasque of South Carolina, who earlier
in the week suffered a heart attack,
was reported slightly improved last
night
Evening star., 1935-05-12

Reich Activity Climbs.
Production Of capital goods in Ger
many made marked increases last
year.
Evening star., 1935-05-12
|DEAFENED NOW GAIN
COMFORTABLE HEARING
without use of earphone receiver &. headbones
replace defective middle ear and eardrum

horizontal or vertical positions.
In normal hearing, sound waves
are transmitted through the ear
drum and the middle ear. When,
however, these do not function,
the Bone Conductor can enable
the headbone to act as substitute
and carry mechanical vibrations
direct to the auditory nerve.
About eight out of every ten
deafened persons can hear this
way.
A short test will determine
whether you can hear through
the bones. Free and private DEM
onstrations will be given on Mon
day, Tuesday and Wednesday, May
13, IA and IS, by factory expert.
Evening star., 1935-05-12

A remarkable new improvement
in Bone Conducting aids for deaf
ened persons will be explained and
demonstrated on May 13, IA and IS
at Mager g. Gougelman. 207 Albee
Bldg, 1925 G street NV. This aid
has a number of exclusive features
such as drastic reduction In size
and weight Ootal weight, battery
not included, Is only 5 ounces
permitting it to be worn with
unusual comfort and inconspic-
uousness.
The Amplifying Unit. one Of its
major components, is not only
the smallest yet produced, but also
provides unique hearing comfort
as it functions admirably in either
The Washington times., 1935-10-14
Automobiles
Automobiles for SalC

CHEVROLET SALES AND SERVICE
Ws.hnSiOns OtSf oid. cha7ToI.t CGan psa.r A'~
The Washington times., 1935-10-14
Automobiles for Sale

PONTIAC 1885 De Luxe 4-Door Sedan.
Trunk, etc.; $500 miles. DE. 2175 eve.
TORD 1884 De Luxe Coupo-Rumble seat;
httls used: S375. North 4764.J eve.
The Washington times., 1935-10-14

CHRYSLER '34 Convertible Sedan. This
six-cylnder is noted for its economy,
long life and dependabilty. Appearance
like new. Only driven 1870 miles.
rare bargain. $625. Packard. Kalorama
Rd. at 18th st.
The Washington times., 1935-10-14

CHRYsLER '32 Convertible Coupe Owned
by diplomat. De Luxe equipment, six
wire wheels, good tires. good motor, gen.
eral appearance excellent. Reduced to
$395. Packard, Kalorama Rd. at 18th St
The Washington times., 1935-10-14
Automobiles for Sale
CLEARING SALE ON ALL
USED CARS

Cadillac 7.pass Sedan, de luxe, model
34l-B. $500: Ford 1881 Sport Coupe. per.
feet, $195: Buick 1880 Sport Coupe, Sl05:
Cadillac 1929 Coupe 5-pass. S195; Pack
ard 1929 Sport 5-pass. De Luxe Sedan,
ton, perfect. S175; Chrysler 1880 Sport
Coupe. $165; Chevrolet 1881 Sedan, S165:
Ford 1881 Sedan, $165; La Sale 1928 De
Luxe Sport Phaeton. S145; Hupp De Luxe
Sedan, early 1880. $l45: La Sale Sport
Sedan. S125: Buick 1929 Master 5-pass;
De Luxe Sedan: -$75; Packard "s" 1928
Club Sedan. SIS; Chrysler "72" 4-door
Sedan, S65; Ford 1929 Coupe, $45: Pom
tiac Sedan, 1929. S65: Nash 1928 7-pass.
Sedan, $45; La Sale, 5-pass.. Coupe. $40:
Studebaker Commander "s' Convertible
Coupe, wheels, de luxe. privately owned.
$l75: Chevrolet 1882 5-pass. Sedan, low
mileage, reconditioned. S275; Auburn
1881 Conv. Sport Coupe. appearance and
mechanically like new. 1915: La Sale
Sport Phaeton, 6 wheels. sos; Nash 1929
Conv. Coupe, S65; Ford 1891 Roadster.
SOS; WHY'S Model TIA, 1928. 6-psss.
Sedan. SOS.
made to look over our stock.
ROBERT HERSON
AUTO EXCHANGE, INC.
72 Florida Ave. n E. North 6730:1o40s
The Washington times., 1935-10-14
Automobiles for Sale

BUICK Sport Roadster. 1929, rumble seat,
cash. Lady. 1105 18th st. N. W.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-03-19
RADIO STAR WILL GIVE PROGRAM AT OPEN
MEETING TEN THOUSAND CLUB THURSDAY

having played in a number OF i'm
portant productions and having re-
eeiyed flattering praise from critics.
On the stage Barbara Luddy
played opposite Leo Garlic in
lombard, Ltd ~ and one of her
best known roles in radio is that
of Faith Marlowe in American
Caravan.
With this experience, her charm
of personality and the joyous gaiety
which pervades her roles and which
has won for her an enthusiastic ra-
dio audience Miss Luddy, for all
that she is tiny in size. is big Sue
cess.
In her program for the Ten
Thousand club she will tell some
thing of her work on the stage and
in radio and also something of the
requisites for this work, conclud-
ing with a brilliant dramatic sketch.
1t is only through a personal re-
lationship that the club has been
sble to secure Miss Luddy's S pres
ence and in order to share the good
fortune with others has made the
program an open one, Thursday,
March 81.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-03-19
Grace Mueller To
Give Program For
Juniors Thursday

Trends in modern literature will
be discussed for the. Junior Ten
Thousand club al the meeting
Thursday night, March 81, with
Miss Grace Mueller as the speaker.
The program is presented under
the auspices of the Book section
and that group is delighted to be
able TO secure so excellent a speaker
as Miss Mueller Miss Mueller is
connected with the Calipatria high
school and is a student of modern
literature.
She will discuss its Distinguishing
characteristics and will use ex-
cerpts from various modern writings
as Illustrations.
The business meeting will be at
7:30 and among other important
items win feature preliminary steps
in the nomination of officers.
The program will follow after
which refreshments will be served
by the following committee: Mrs.
Joe Thompson, chairman; Marguer-
ite Bosworth, BERTHE Caldwell, Eliz~
abeth Bromley, Grace Ward, Doris
Skakel. Marian Landerman, Lucille
Miller.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-03-19
CONDUCTING ZONE
MEETINGS T HIS
WEEK IN VALLEY

Upholstering is the topic for dis
ctissien in the zone home depart
ment meetings being conducted all
this week by Miss Jessie Lee Decker
extension specialist in home furn-
ishings.
The schedule for meetings for the
remainder OF the week is as fol-
lows: tomorrow. "Wednesday, an all
day session will be held in e Cen
tro at the Ten Thousand club
house tea room; Thursday, tn e
meeting will be in Brawley in the
basement OF the Methodist church
Friday, in the Calexico Methodist
church, and Saturday, in the Ten
Thousand club tea room again. To-
days meeting is in Calexico and
yesterday S was in Brawley.
Principles involved in upholstery
work and actual practice in the
project are involved in each Of these
meetings
Imperial Valley press., 1935-03-19

One of the most elaborate of eve
ming parties takes place next Mon
day, March 25, when members of
Boyce Aten unit, American Legion
Auxiliary, will sponsor a fashion
show and bridge party in the Vet
Grams Memorial hall, all proceeds
to go to Hipass Health camp.
The evening will begin with a
fashion show under the direction OF
Lucy j. Deaton and viii feature a
parade OF smart spring modes con-
tributed by the following firms:
Mrs. DuSold's IS shop, M. O. King Co,
johnson IS, Mrs. Lingo's Smart
Shoppe, Kenyon's Desert Plunge,
Polka Dot, Style Shop.
These firms have made special
purchases for the show and will
display merchandise which has new
er before been exhibited in the val
ley. According to plans the show
will be presented in highly pro-
fessional manner and viii be run
off with precision SO that there will
be plenty of time for bridge. Local
girls will model the garments which
will include fashions for every hour
of the day
After the fashion show auction
and contract will be played and
there viii be many prizes for the
winners of both games. In fact
nothing will be left undone that will
Imperial Valley press., 1935-03-19

Since the Ten Thousand club Is
to have such an unusual program
with such popular appeal it has
been decided to open Thursday S
meeting to the public so that all
who wish to may hear Barbara
Lud6y, dainty radio star.
Those who are not members OF
the club but who wish to hear Miss
Luddy will be able to do so upon
payment of a nominal admission
charge, club members. of course be-
ing admitted free.
The business meeting, which win
feature election of officers, will
take place at 2:30 p. m. and will be
followed by the program at p.
m.
Elrose Maquar, talented young
musician, will open the program
with group of accordian numbers
after which Miss Luddy will be pre-
sented.
Miss Luddy is already known to
many residents who have enjoyed
her gay, charming radio programs,
and they are delighted with this
opportunity to see her in person.
Not only is Miss Luddy radio
star but she is an excellent actress
Imperial Valley press., 1935-03-19
TOMORROW
OLD TINE DANCE
THURSDAY NIGHT

United Spanish War Veterans and
Auxiliary are planning another Of
their popular old time dances for
this week, Thursday, March 81, at
$50 O'Clock IN the Veterans Mem
orial hall.
All proceeds from this dance are
to be turned over to the Hipass
Health camp which is maintained
during the summer months for val
ley children 1t is. hoped by means
OF various projects to raise enough
money SO that undernourished and
under -pEvileged children whose
parents can not afford the camp tu-
ition may yet be given a summer
at wen supervised camp.
Ladies will be admitted free
Thursday night, the men being
charged admission.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-03-19
: tOf Interest To Women
Schools
Churches
MANY ATTEND, ss-ss
CLUBS PARTY
~ LAST EVENING

Another successful evening bridge
party was sponsored last night By
the Ten ThousaSd club, many e
Centrens being present for the de-
lightful opportunity offered them
COR an evening of cards.
At the close of the evening the
prizes were awarded as follows:
there being one table of auction
only, Miss E. Young received the
prize for. the holder of the, high
score; in contract, Mrs. j. d. Keye
won high score prize and Miss Al
yena LaFoutaine, the second, for
the women. The mems s prizes were
awarded to B. A. Harrigan, high;
Or. j. D. Keye, second; Allen P.
Nuffer, third Mrs. Harrigan re-
ceived the door prize.
Delicious refreshments wer e
served after the game by the host
esses for the evening: Mesdames
Charles E. Anderson, Minor O.
Simms, Howard P. Meyer, G. r.
Knabe, James Peter Green, Leroy
Holt. Mrs. Mark Connolly assisted
the group also.
A number of hostesses took ad-
vantage of the opportunity to en-
tertain friends last night.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-03-19
SOUTH AMERICA
DESCRIBED FOR
CLUB SECTION

Miss Winifred Woodward took
the Ten Thousand club History Sec
ton with her ON a delightful cruise
to South America, describing her
recent trip to that continent and
the places of interest there.
Miss Woodward gave the program
at the meeting yesterday at the
Ray Edgar home and fascinated
her listeners with her descriptions
of the trip itself, and of Rio de
Janeiro, Buenos Aires and Month
video.
Native life and Jnat of the for
eign settlements in the great cities
OF South America, the gorgeous
scenery were all described, Miss
Woodward giving splendid pictures
of the famous harbor of Rio seen
at sundown, the well known 90 Christ
of the Andes, y and the lovely rose
gardens at Montevideo.
Mrs. Edward H. Law assisted Mrs.
Edgar in serving tempting refresh
ments to the members at the close
of the program and business meet
ing
Miss woodward, Mrs. Laura Gun
nell, Mrs. James Mathes and Mrs.
o. j. Jennings, Sr., were guests OF
the section.
Members present were Mesdames
A. c. Finney, I. A. McGrew, Amy
Miller, John T. Rice. Irving T.
Raab. Dan Scott, John F. Water
man, Robert Hays. r. j. Clevenger,
P. N. Van Slyck, o. j. Jennings, Jr.,
Leo Madden, B. B. Bearup, Ray
Edgar and Edward H. Law.