Evening Star Newspaper, April 13, 1924, Page 14

INSPECTOR DENIES . RIO- GRANDE TRIP 0. B. Williamson Testifies Before . Senate Committee Investigat- | ing Texas Land Frauds. ADMITS MEETING CREAGER “Got Impression Hays Sent Texan,” Witness Declares. The “prosecution” in the Senate in- vestigation of Texas land frauds es- tablished Yesterday one of the links in the chain of evidence by which it hopes to prove that the federal gov- ernment failed fully to investigate and prosecu the cases. It obtained from O. B. Williamson, the pogtal inspector detailed to Vesiifate the fraud complaints, testi- Miny that he never ha Rio viewed personally those who plained of having been defrau 'es not consider that he ey pleted his inquiry Williamson Lispector J. M City, who w leged “prejudice. James R. Pag torney. acting . cutor” clicited from Williamson tes: that he was in Washingto 1921; that Chief Inspector ush D, Simmons had instructed him v see R. B ser of Brownsville Tex., who was city. and is now used by Senator Heflin, democrat, Alabama. with being tmplicated in al d_fraudulent sale of ande valley in- sone into the com- ed and or com- Office Kunsas suces Dot aded Post aldson of stifics Againat Creager. | | | | { | | | land in the | 1es, and affiliated compan CITY NEWS IN BRIEF. The Alumnae Ansociation of Hely Cross Academy will meet Tuesday 8:15 p.m., at home of Miss Adele May 1826 Wyoming avenue. n” will be discussed at Anna Maud Hallam Prac Club tomorrow, house. Five hundred card party by Kem neth Nash Post, No. 8, American Le- &glon, Wednesday at 719 13th street. ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES. TODAY The Collegs Women's Club will have its first walk, starting from District line, Cabin John car line, at 2:30 o'clock, Mr. Gambs will lead All college women und their friends invited The Wanderlusters invite all walk lovers to join their trip to the battle- field of the second Bull Run. Buy tickets to Wellington, Va. leaves Union statlon at 8 o'clock. Bring luncheon, tin cups and cam- eras. Main hike will cover eight miles. There will be un extended walk to the field of the first battle for those interested--making eleven | miles, i John Rundall Dunn, ¢ B, will| nde valley, never hud inter- LIS(ISre o0 [ChuiMtian Selence, the The speak- | hoard of lec- | Solution of the the Arcude, o'clock. er is a member of the tureship, First Chy of Christ, Sci- entist, Roma Lodge, No. 167, O, 1. 1. A will meet, 5 o' ock, ut I'y thiun Tem ple. The lodge will hold its tenth annual excursion June 4 to Mar~ shall Hall on the Charles Muculaster. Women's Political Study Club will . at Phyllis Wheatley Union station, room Spec spices C. T of Ninth Street Christian Church, I railroad men, their fam- invited. The Phi Beta § &ma Fraternity will hold a vesper ervice at Williamson testified that Creager. [the Alpha Chapter house, Who is republican national commit- treman for Texas, told him about the uestionnaires sent out by Donaldson persons claiming fraud nnection with the cases I got the impression one that he came from General Will Havs,” Willlamson referring to Creager, “but I did not know that he had been to see Attor- ney General Daugherty. 1 have no recollection where 1 got that infor- mation Senutor Heflin maint came to Washin political influence 1 und Attorney ve investigution into n which he wus in- ins that Cre ton and used the Stifled isted on immediate in- Willixmson continned. ome one to N t Linceln, Neb The witn tified that he met Inspec- tor Donaldson in Washington, went a hotel room with him, studied the . laints that h been made learned his views and what he had done, and had an outline in his mind before he went to Lincoln. He found o r and C. H. Swallow, head of wallow & Co. anot iccused by Senat wd fraudulent dealings at Lin- He got his information roand Swallow and and offic ind by corresnond- ence with Zumsrunn of Kansas €ity. Mo another land man Deniex Rio Grande Trip, They all had a hand fnformation to a stenographer.’ n =aid reager and Swallow ) away, and the help were #alled in and told that [ was to have practical charge of the office and assisted in my thel- fi Wil and his | ¢ | will id, 8:15 o'clock. with the Post- | | i | | [ | er land ! withhold (rand | withhold in dictating | | the white canvas and bright flags of | northw. chapter at Suest Members altimore will be the TONIGHT. Miss Katherine Hughes and others speak at a meeting 1o be held Musicians' Hall, 1006 E street, Subject: “Irish Affairs.” \GROTTO CIRCUS PLEA IS MADE TO PUBLIC Reply to Protests Against Station Plaza Show Asks Judgment Be Withheld. Replying to the opposition that b eloped againat staging a circus Union Station nla Kallipolis Grotto lust night issued a statement sking the peonle of Washington to until they have de on judgment an opportunity to from | Proposes to offer. efrcus is scheduled from Arril o Ma missioners last w a ue the necessary permit after proteste had been re ed from eral citizens assoclations The grotto stated last night that a circus tent would be less objection- Train | Boston. i L meeting, 4 o'clock, au- ! graduate | THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. (‘.; APRIL 13, 1924—PART et e T 1. iPRESIDENT SHOWS PURPOSE | see what the grotto | i able at that location than the present | 1] view of investiga- { Heflin, Williamson gone to said he d the Rio Grande val'sy asked in the petition signed by 00 persons who claimed - to been defrauded Williamson maintiined method used in the not mecu! s of the books. Edgar J Post Office that “owing cour Donald: tu ma in Washington for the in- n next week. It had been explained that his pro e W quired at Fort Worth . in con- mection with cases he had prepared. 34 Y. W. C. A. ENVOYS TO GO TO NEW YORK Luncheon to- Hel; l;efl:ay Expenses of Delegates to Biernial Convention. ave that investigation wa “many fraud cuses from an examination licitor for th nt. announce urtesy of the Thiriy-two representatives and two viziting delegates will attend the eighth biennial vention of the Y. W. C. A York city, April 30 to » announced last night. Ome representative is allowed for each 100 members, the local Y. W, C. A. listing a membership of 3,200, To con- in New ¥ 6, it was ! 1p defray expenses of the delegates | n the | i¥ under contract to old house cut grass.” To Oceupy Remted Lot. and un- | | It is explained that the grotto will | N2 Inot occupy any part of the play- over | ground but has rented a the Baitimore and Ohio lot rullroad the grounds ndition from clean nd in sanitary o o e grotto has complicd with all gulaons necessary toward Zetting @ permit to Show, und sim- er shows have not noup to standard is no criterion all like the statement i the statem, of and the | i | from Washington | ¢ THE WEATHER For the District of Columbia, Mary- land and Virginia—Mostly cloudy and ightly warmer today; tomorrow un- settled, probably showers: moderate winds, most uth and southwest For' West ginia—Mostly cloudy 2nd somewhat warmer ; tomor- W unsettied, probably showers. Records for Twenty-Twe Yesterday L 45: 4 am.. 415 6 16 am. 5i: 12 noon, 63 4pom.. 64: K pm. 65: 8 pom 5. His L 6B Towest, T am., 16 2 pom., 830 10 pom 5. RBarometer—Yesterday, & am., .60; p.m., .30 8 pm., .46 Hours of sunshine, 13.1; possible sunshine, 10 Departares. Accumulated deficiency of tempera- ture since January 1, 1924, —i3. Deficiency of “temperature April 1, 1924, —31. Accumulated excess of precipitation since Janvary 1, 1924, -+ Excess of precipitation since April per cent of since ster Monday luncheon will be!1, 1924, +1.88. feld at the headquarters April 21 from 11 to 2 o lock. The fareteria department is sperating building | ! i &nd will turn proceeds into the dele- | gites' treasury. ? List of Delexates. * "The list of delegates, including sec- fetaries, board and committee mem- s, follows: Miss Hettie P. Ander- . Miss M. J. Bartholow, Mi sie Bunting, Miss Grace Braeme, Mrs. W X Culbertson, Miss Florence Dunla Nirs Herbert B. Day e Pavis, Miss Elizabth Arthur Fotte, Mrs. Ei ard, Mrs. Walter Fow ohanbocke, Miss Asenath Johnson, s Mildred King, Mrs. Howard Le Mrs. C. K. La Vigne, Miss Helen, Jegsie Mitchell, Mrs. Al- Putney, Miss Bertha Pabst, zabeth Pierce, Miss Ruth V. , Miss Elsa Peterson, Miss Julia tictenhouse, Mrs. C. W. Stone, Mrs. Villiam A. Slade, Miss Bertha Thoma fiss Helen Van Wagenen, Miss Ethel akeneld, Mre. Fred . Wright, Miss ary J. Wright, Miss Mary Duvall, iss Elia Poldauf and Miss Rosemond Forter. El { MANY IN “AD” CONTEST. Mass of Letters Received by Club \ and Others Expected. t Preparations have been completed by the Ad Club for receiving the fnass of letters that have begun to arrive in #ts advertising contest. Although ad week ended last night, Bn additional week has bean given the public in which to send in its letters in the contest on “What 1 con- sider the best single advertisement run_in any newspaper during the week, and wh Answers for both contests must reach the secretary of the Ad Club before midnight next Sunday. The Ad Club has already received a volame of letters dealing especially With contest No. 1, on “What I think about Washington advertising.” All letters are carefully filed and none are to be read until after April 20, when the judges will consider each letrer in turn. Sumpiicity of writing, clearness of thought and constructive criticism Wil determine the prize winners. Re- gariess of the number of answers, Aucn contestant is to receive the same consideration. The club is anxlons that tha public should respond to the contests, not because of the pr Volveu, Lut to bring about a closer wnderstanding between Washington people and the local merchants, * The judges are F. W. Ballou, Dean W A Wibur and Prof, F. H. o | i | es in- Temperature same date last year— Highest, 61; lowest, 45. ide Tables. (Furnished by United States coast and geodetic surve. Today—Low ti p.m.; high tide, 5 Tomorrow—Low tide 10:42 p.m.; high tide, 3:45 p.m. The Sun and Moon. Today—Sun rose, 5:29 a.m.; sun sels, 6:47 pom. Tomorrow—Sun sun sets, 6:48 p.m. Moon rises, 12:26 p.m.; sets, 1:57 a.m, Automobile lamps to be lighted one- half hour after sunset. - Wenther In Various Cities. —Temperature.— Precip- Max. Min. tatio rises, 5:28 am Asberille, ¥ Atlan Atiant, Baltimore, Rirmingham. Ala. Jackso Fi Kansas_City, M. Little Rock,’ Ark. Los Angeles, Cali Louisville, Ky. Marquette, Mich. Mempais Miami, Mobile, SERBERIY Pittaburgh, Pi Portiand, Me. Portiand, Ore. . San_Diego, Cali 8. Francisco, Calif. Seattle. Wash Springtield, 11 Vicksburg, WASH'GTON, D, e Gridiron Club Elects Wright. At the regular monthly meeting of the Gridiron Club at the New Wil- lard yesterday, James L. Wright of the Milwaukee Journal, was elected am active member of the club. | { and | i | i Message to Senate, Aimed at Member of Own Organi- tive developments Capital. mand A topsy turvy we presidential be i il | | .10 | conducted limits, which carries with it the im- plicaton that the I TO TAKE PARTY LEADERSHIP zation, Follows Victories in Primaries. Con- gress Likely to Fight for Righis. BY DAVID, LAWRENCE. can k it has been in | politics and in legisla- in the National President Coolidge himself that senatorial within investigations constitutiopal utive feels h express growing resentment ment by Mellon was has furnished the climax—the de-|edge that he might lose a Secretary of the Treasury If the =nip- | ing by Congress continued. Andrew W. Mellon are not tempted to stay in th under con what seems (o investigation The President’s defense of Secretary prompted by public servi him a against govern- the knowl- capable Men like ditipns that Mellon case quisitions The fight between of Michigan and Seer its innocent Had Mr. Mellon | enced polfticfan, h | rubhed’ the Mich '\\rn"x way in that | the letters and Instead, the Couzens recel reply the out yment ute in proposal of by in in Mr. is not retary Mellon integrity Is not b disapprove of approach and the President has seized upon the | as u means of strikin at the extremes of the senator Couzens eginning change of letters over tax reduction. i n @ more experi- would not COTTeRp and would have omitted the confined dispassionate answers. ed aroused his and the feud resulted a few days ago Mr. of hix own pocket for Frane extigation. of internal revenue Mellon's department en the democrats admit that Sec- the in governmental serviee nE questionad the ongressional —g o oltdge, r."&k \ have use that MF. S| mittees should not undertake to in quire too closely into tHe workings of executive departments, For a long time the Exe felt under this and precedin istrations that he could refuse infor- mation if “incompatible with the lic interest,” but the right of Con- Eress to interro officfals of the executive departments, especially be fore iz to appropriations, one INETe ‘s not likely surre r without a fight anwhile the President feels him- f growing stronger within his own v, for his me: £e to the Senate imed at a republican senats deme nd Mr. Coolldg 0| had just won an overwheiming vie- muck-raking, fore the Senate mext week. The re- | ing flie Bonus, amd Mr. € L3 publicans probably will offer the sume meagure as passed the House - |jng did—that he would not aimn a an endowment insurance bill—while or Whidh payment Hkd: skl Pa the “democrats, under Senator Sim. | Dill for which paym mons, will propose an mmnhnrn!\“YY-H'F‘" the same ex senatorial in- utive has admin- ry Mellon had in the ex- surprisin making it wple matter to convert | It would not be insurance certific democrats gucceeded in tacklog, bonus bill on the revenue médnre the cost wii | by using that argum 5 he higher. Mr. Coolidge has not giv- | Fresidential politics in the der en anyone the inti fon that he has |Cratic party gets more confu changed the attitude expressed inehis | daily. The MeAdoo campalen |s first address to Congress, when he |Daps the hest organized and v stated emphatically he did not favor | TOSt Votes on the first by the granting 2. bonus. ,Whether |for Underwoods strength b the bill an be made acceptable to S O0NS ho! an i i him, with amendments such . ;"1'-"'\:"0',11;1_' s .::“\vvu.’" Mw"n?dflr’:,m» v in the primaries of th GoMOCTRLY RSOUK: 19 Y : nning to talk of i » from which Mr. Couzens means of a combination with insur ning to talk of e effcct of the President's & republicans is doubtful. . The he real “dar® ‘Which 1e | umph in the primaries of Illinots, [chances of a presidential veto would nter con 7| Nebraska and Michigan has been to|appear to owing stronger. 50 stimulate his supporters, but mostly | Tax legislation will have the right |{" Tohs usual type | to stiffen him in his own determina- | 0f Way in the Senate, hut at o8t | W Ton o ok nd that Ris | tion to % loadership over his|any time a motion to put the bonus | iar e but | own part bill ahead may be adopted, chiefly | wo- His « Lecause the present tax plan does not The -include in it ny provision for pay % Into ready have or (he ndence ing in himself to der the latter pian sen to which Senator | wrath dd ation men are by | Gov. Al Smith s horse” and he will | vention with the de |eral vastorn st midd) ' West Heney and a few del Virginia alston of Indiuna, remain alled comprom e neidates o= w deadin sert are near at hand bill will come be ortunitie soldier bonus President’s K ensues com- ! ht. 1 a2y N The fact that settled married folks can trade in their old furniture as part payment on new—at this store—is certainly proving welcome news to these w! rid of certain pieces without “'giving them away.”, o you can own quality furniture at the price of “the cheap. Trade in Your Old Furniture on a Bedroom Suite— Brides, brides-to-be and housewives will find prices on Fine Bedroom Furniture reireshingly this money-saving rcorganization sale. ¢ Bedroom Suite, including a beautifull ing table wit is now offered at the price quoted herc nut, Full \'a roomy chiffonier, dre vanity dresser. guilip \evyS A 3 — ) The Phillip Levy store at 735 7th St. ] RGANIZ T10M recently joined forces with 21 other f'urniture stores locate_cl in principal cities of the country. Aand to put into effect the low prices t!’\at we will secure t}\rou(h this vast buymg power we are holdlqg a Reoyganlzat{on Sale to clear our floors and warehouseAfor incoming shipments. This cut-price sale mcl\.:des our regular day-in-and-day-out stock at prices we welceme you to use as a basis for comparison. ho want to get In this way Young couples who want to start hous:keeping will find . the prices in this sale helpful indeed, and our liberal credit terms will enable you to have a home of your own instead of going in for light housekeeping. Low Price, Courtesy and Credit are yours in this store. Hundreds of Bargains on Display Not Listed ere—- mirror of good suite accepted as part parment if you have one to trade in d sce the four pieces offered for only Terms, $4 every Ist and 15th S e A ThweeHonr SPCCIalS— These bargains were sal- vaged from our recent warehouse fire. They are only slightly damaged hy cither smoke or water. On sale tomorrow from 9 to 12 AM Two-burner 0il Cook Stoves, for merly sold $22.50, now.... : 10'00 $10 and $15 San- itary Bed Springs, 32-4 8 full size, now. - = $40 Chifforettes, in American wal- sk Lipciced m 38;’__§ low as. $90 Cast- Trade in Your Old Furniture on a New Living Room Suite— Your dream of a beautifull small cost i A Genuine Americ proportions, you will come to the store at beautiful suites now on sale at cut prices. Room Suite—exactly as pictured—with backs, is now offered you at the low price of . 1 Wal- ned bow-end bed, nd a full Your old bedroom Come tomorrow Buy Your Reed Furniture ‘Right'—Here— When you see the Reed Furniture on sale at this store you will find it up to your idea in = A Three-picce Fiber Reed Suite, with upholstered spring seats, similar fo picture, now in your idea in price. goes,on sale for only 6x9 attractive new Summer Rugs, 39‘95 in all the want- ed colors. Brussels Rugs, in 83x 106 and 9x $ 75 12; all new 21 patterns ... an = ster Rugs 32952 as low as. 9x12 luxurious Axmin~ ster and Vel- designs. $ ._.'5. ';;:'ll coI:r:. 39 vet Rugs, Tetms, $1 Week wality and down Gate-Lega— Some unusual val- ues are offered this x-zck inGbrov]vn r_{_na- ogany Gate-leg Ta- bles. =~ When folded this piece of furniture serves as a console table. When opened i be used for Prices up $ 50 from. . 17 Liberal Terms ing room. 3 90 Days Same As Cash— Take 30, 60 or 90 days te your bill in this store and still get our cash discount price. ParLie Levy & G 735 Seventh St. N.W.—Between G and H v furnished and up-to-the-minute living room can be realized now at very 735 7th St. N.W. and select one of the many A Three-piece Overstuffed Tapestry Living spring-filled loose cushion seats and sprin Gold Seal Rugs that ertised came sleum pnwcr H:’.‘ar Oll Cook Stoves An Oil Stove Poweriu burn the vesce biow to Dave on a Rcfrigerator—— Ii you now have a re igerator or ice box that as seen its best days, we will accept it as part p: ment on a new and scien- tifically built, modern de- sign refrigerator. Special prices are quo! 1l week on every model. All sizes in all models to fit the space in your kitchen Top - icer sllis- models priced Terms, $1 Week §1 delivers 6x9 size, in va- riety of patterns, any Rug this week. 9 priced at . .. - 7.6x9 size, ideal for the bedroom, s11 75 $14a18 terns, at Sl cash and 51 . ¢ any 9x12 Rug at up from.. $10 Bedroom Rockers— 83 95 Porceliron-Topd "'; Kitchen Cabinets— .This money sale includes our famed Hurry! For these McDougal Kitchen Cab Rockers, in b}:nwn ; T Iy‘ \\«‘cx \u;-j g . v finish, are can buy a Porceliron-tops (l:;;\ogaa(nplcsi than Golden O a k Kitchen actual wholesale Cabinet, with many la- value. Chairs and bor - saving ¢ 75 $ Benches may be had features for LK to match at $3.95 as little as each. Terms, S1 Week Trade in Y, urld Dinig uite o a New One— The many Beautiful Dining Room Suites on display in this friendly store were never built to fit & price, and yet they cost you little or no more than the ordinary kind. A 10-piece Renaissan p) Period Dining Room Suite, in Italian oak—similar to picture—including semi-cnclosed § (.50 ! china cabinet, two-door server, fashionable oblong table, buffet of pleasing proportion and o six leather-seated dining chairs. Now yours on liberal weckly or monthly terms for only =. 1§ Trade in Your Old Furniture— accept your old furniture as. ;.| part payment on any article that you may wish to, purchase. The first time you are by the store drop in and ask about this plan. No obligation:: L This store wil WASHINGTON, D. C.