Evening Star Newspaper, February 2, 1927, Page 17

9 THE - EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. €, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19217. THE OUTLOOK 1S BLEAK. Bureau's existence, has his day today. ancient supe ition about his shadow shivering Winter for Washingtonian THEY WILL BRING FRAGRANCE TO THE BILLBOARD BALL. A group of Junior League members who will impersonate different varietics of perfume at the ball to be held Friday night at the Willard Hotel. The group includes Miss Eleanor Wil Mary-Louise Johnson, Mrs. Minnie Veeder, Miss Marjorie Eus- The groundhog, bane of the Weather COMPETING FOR PRIZES IN THE WASHINGTON CAT SHOW. ! Unless you have cast a Grogan exhibit some of the blue-blood Persian entries in the cat show at the Wardman Park Hotel. Miss Edna Doughty and Miss Louise The collection at the show includes aristocrats of Persian, Siamese and other distinguished lineage, as well as or- dinary tabbies. Copyright by P. & A. Photos. Mrs. Gwynn Rust and Miss Ellenita Crenshaw. Copyright by Harris & Ewing. COMPLETES MODEL OF well known French sculptor, with his Paris uest: QUEE‘N‘MMARI'E STATUE. Mass Malissard, Copyright by Underwood & Underwood. BROWNING FEARS WIFE WILL WIN Woman Has 99 Chances Out of 100, He Says in Sep- aration Suit. By the Associated Press. NEW YORK, February 2.—Edward ‘W, Browning was pessimistic today over the outcome of his separation suit against Mrs, Browning. “A. woman always has 99 chances out of a hundred,” he said. ‘The courthouse at White Plains was comparatively still today. The separa- tion suit of the 52-year-old wealthy realty operator against his 16-year-old wife was under advisement by Su- preme Court Justice Seeger. Three Weeks for Briefs. ¥ The final hearing was held yester- fay. The rival attorneys will have thres weeks to amplify contentions and file briefs. Browning left the courthouse amid w. salvo of flashlights and a few cheers and sped away in his $800-a-month hiréd English car. A dozen doughty police linked arms to keep clear the path of Mrs. Browning to a taxicab. The final hearing revealed several points of a magnitude in keeping with previous testimony. Mrs. Browning typewrote little love notes” to Browning while she ‘waited in his outer office and he was busy within, but they were written on request, she asserted. She testified he said: ““There’s mathing to do now: write me some love letters.” Browning sought to prove he was not a ecruel husband but was “kind, affectionate, thoughtful and bounte- ous.” He brought an Illinois furniture manufacturer, a president of a de- funct New York soclal club and an elderly, black-garbed woman, who formerly led an orchestra, into court to support his assertions. A neurologist testified that, sup- posing certain eccentricities and alleged cruelties of Browning to be true, “Mrs. Browning’s nervous con- dition' is the result of psychic traumas- and emotional reaction from disagree- able environment.” An attorney for Justice Seeger saic trials like this wil by another judge. ‘Any more have to be heard COL. McCOLLOCH DIES. Former Famous Distiller Lost For- tune in Oil and Mine Ventures. OWENSBORO, Ky., February 2 (#). —Col. John W. McColloch, who gained ‘world-wide fame as a distiller of the famous brand “Green River” whisky, and former Kentucky member of the Republican national committee, died at a hospital here early last night. The colonel, who was 67 years old, was stricken with apoplexy at his home in Owensboro and was removed to the hospithl yesterday afternoon. Col.. McColloch sold his _ distilling business in 1917 to La Montaigne Bros. of New York and Parls for about $2,500,000. His fortune had .been swept away as a result of oil Inves ments in Kentucky and heavy invest. Jments in graphite mines in Alabama. He is survived by his widow and Seven children. ns ¥ Pastor Must Let * Niece, Ward, Read Fables or Lose Her By the Associated Press. TERRE HAUTE, Ind., Febru- ary 2.—Bither Christian Shafer, pastor of the local Full Gospel Mis- sion, will allow his 11-year-c’ | niece and ‘ward to read “Cinderella” and other fables in the fourth reader, or he must surrender her to the Board of Children’s Guardians, it was intimated by Juvenile Judge W. J. Whitaker, when the pastor was arraigned for keeping the ward from her studies. Shafer refused to agree to allow the girl to read the text book. “I can’t agree to her learning lies,” he said. “Were I to agree I should lose my soul.” The case was continued. —_———— PLAN ANNUAL DINNER FOR D. C. EDUCATORS President N. E. A. Principal Speaker at Banquet of As- sociation February 12. The District of Columbia Education Assoclation will hold its annual din- ner at Rauscher's on the evening of Saturday, February 12. United States Commissioner of Education John J. Pigert will be among the guests. Francis G. Blalr, State superintend- ent of public instruction in’ Illinois and national president of the N. B. A., will be the principal speaker. Others speakers will be Supt. of Schools Frank W. Ballou, Harry English, Dean W. C. Ruediger and Miss Carrie E. Toner of the Macfarland Juhlor High School. Those who will serve as hosts or hostesses are the following officials: S. E. Kramer, R. L. Haycock, Miss Rose L. Hardy, Miss Jessio La Salle, Miss Janet McWilliam, Miss Adelaide Davis, Miss Elizabeth Hummer, Dr. E. N. C. Barnes, Miss Catharine Wat- kins, Miss Emma S. Jacobs, Miss lda F. O'Neal, Miss Bertie Backus, Harold E. Warner, H. W. Draper, Claus J. Schwartz, Miss Anne Goding . and many of the administrative principals. A ‘reception will precede the dinner. HITS FARM RELIEF BILLS. Federation Vetoes McNary-Haugen and Other Pending Legislation. COLUMBUS, Ohio, February 2 (®). —Resolutions urging passage of the McNary-Haugen farm relief bill and favoring legislation that would pro- vide for handling of crop surpluses were defeated last night by the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation in conven- tion here. The defeated resolution regarding crops would have placed the federa- tion on record as favoring “legisla- tion that will provide for the handling of temporary surpluses as well as surpluses above home requirements, providing this can be done withbut encouragingg overproduction.” It was reported by the resolutions com- mittee. The proposal to urge adop- tion of the McNary-Haugen bill wag brought ‘up'on the floor. The federation adopted a resolution favoring adequate State and Federal appropriations for corn borer control. Ethel Barrymore Colt, daughter of the noted actress, who is one of the mainstays of the Notre Dame Academy basket ball team. In a recent game she scored more than half the points made by her team. ‘Wide World Photos. UNITED STATES SERVES WARNING Dr. Juan Bautista Sacasa, lead States would not recognize his government if the revolution were sueces sful. of the ‘“‘cabinet” of EXILED MEXICAN BISHOP ARRIV exiled from his country by the Mexican government, ual Diaz (left), D T greeted on hi: arrival at New York yesterday by Mgr. Carroll, representative of Car- dinal Hayes. The M ican government accused the bishop of being in- strumental in revolutionary activities. Acme Photos. Lehr Fess, retiring parliamentarian of the House, whose services were praised by Speaker Longworth and other House leaders yesterday. He has resigned to practice-law in To- ledo, Ohio. © Underwood & Underwood. A “SILENT PARTNER” OF THE HOUSE. Joel Grayson, s, ploye of the House document room, who has served that Because of his long and intimate know! gress for 52 years. em- of Con- of the document room flles, House members depend upon him to locate old and “buried” documents. Copyright by P. & A. Photos. Espinosa, his secretary of foreign affairs, on his left. OF NON-RECOGNITION ON SACASA GROUP. ler of the revolutionary liberal forces One of the first photographs received from Nicaragua in that country, who has been infor Dr. Sacasa is third from the left in th, s ed the United front row, with Rodolfo Copyright by P. & A. Photos. SEES MANY ILLS OF LIFE DUE TO TIMID RELIGION U. 8. Judge Says Many Refrain From Admitting Church Afiilia- tion, Copying Simon Peter. By the Associated Press. NEW YORK, February 2.—Strangu- lation of religious thought and life is responhible for many ills, which confront New York and the country, in the opinion of Judge John C. Knox of the United States District Court. Speaking at a dinner of the New York City Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church last night, Judge Knox said. ‘““Men of affairs refrain from admitting their religious affili- ations, apoligize for their alliance with the church and assume the attitude of a Simon Peter, who denied he was a disciple of the Lord.” The result, Judge Knox said, may be found “in the present state of pub- lic and private morals, as it 1s exem- plified in the Browning trial at White Plains; in the political corruption that has been revealed in Pennsyl- vania and Illinois; in volumes of un- enforced and unenforceable laws; and you will see it in the inability of people who are said ‘to be clvi- lized to devise means whereby the world may be free of war and rumors of war.” o Admit Secret Wedding. HOLLYWOOD, Calif., February 2 .—The secret marriage two months ago of Vola Vale, film actress, and John W. Gorman, a director, was disclosed to thelr friends here for the first time today. The couple were married at Santa Ana December 8 It was the second marriage for each. Groman formerly was the husband of Clara Smith Hamond, whom he un- dertook to direct in a motion picture after she had been acquitted of slay- m‘t Jake Hamon, Oklahoma oil op- erator. - Patented Device, “Sure Death to Yeggs,” Consigned to River by A patented contrivance designed to deal “death to yeggs” was turned over to Inspector of Detectives Henry Pratt yesterday by Charles II. Warren, representing the office of the chief inspector, Post Office Department. After examining the patented device, Inspector Pratt ordered it thrown in the river. The object of the inventor of the T- shaped combination of board, glass, hinges and powder was to cause the death of yeggs as soon as they ef- fected entrance. According to the in- structions, the device was to be placed at the top of the entrance the explo- sion and death resulting the moment the door was opened. Inspector Pratt The machine was turned over to the chief inspector of the Post Office De- partment two or three years ago by a man who wanted to sell the patent rights, it is said. It was located today, and on account of its ominous appear- ance, di ion was reached to send it over to Chief Inspector Pratt for dis- posal. ‘While it was first feared that the machine was arged with powder, Inspector Pratt did not believe so, but declared he would take no chances with it, and ordered it thrown in the river. The purpose of the machine was plainly marked in glass raised letters, as follows: ‘“Death to Yeggs.” GIRL DRIVER FREED. 15-Year-Old Autoist Acquitted of Manslaughter Charge. HIGH POINT, N. C.,, February 2 (#).—Miss Louise Crowder, 15, charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of R. L. Cawley, furniture dealer of Roanoke, who was killed by a car driven by Miss Crowder on Jan- uary 21, was acquitted in Municipal Cotirt here yesterday. The prosecution offered a number of witnesses in an effort to prove the girl was driving 30 to 35 miles an hour. Defense witnesses testified she was not driving at a speed of more than 10 to 15 miles. Miss Crowder did not take the stand herself. As soon as the testimony was all in Judge D, C. MacRae told attorneys they need not argue the case, as he had already made up his mind. The girl's father will be arraigned Friday on a charge of allowing his daughter to drive an automobile while she was under the age limif. ~ ** FIGHT LOANS BY U. S. Deputies Attack-Chilean Minister of Deputies for Deals. SANTIAGO, Chile, February'2 (®). —Alberto Edwards, the minister of finance, was the target foran attack in the Chamber of Deputies last night for mnot having complied. with the Chamber’s request to give it copies of loan contracts entered into with North American bankers last year. During the discussion, it was al leged that an agreement with the New York banking firm of Kissel, Kinnicutt & Co. prohibits Chile from contracting any new loan or offering guarante.s for any new loan with- out procuring permission of that firm By signing such a contract, it was declared, the minister overstepped the bounds of his authority. A motion declaring that = the nance minister lacked a mang i make such terms was presented, but a Vole oa 4 wee defesioh "MAGIC DOCTOR’ ARRESTED “KNICKER” GIRL MAY GO TO SCHOOL, SAYS COURT ‘ Mother straining Order Against Educa- tional Authorities in Litigation. By the Associated P ERSONVILLE, Ind., Febru- The parade of the “knicker” girl between her home and school, begun last Septes and _continu: ing until whooping cough inter- rupted, was ended yesterday. Virginia Allen, clad in knickers, and armed with a court order, may enter school now. Circuit Judge George C. Kopp granted a petition for a temporary restraining order when counsel for Mrs. Fayhma Al len, mother of the 10-year-old girl, filed anothet injunction suit to com- pel the school authoritles to permit the girl to attend school. Hearing was set for February 8. Obtains Temporary Re- | Detective and Policeman Trap “Professor” on Medical Charge. D. B, Bruce, colored, 70 years old, alleged self-styled “professor,” who sold “magic remedies” for the treat- ment of catarrh and blood diseases, in which he claimed to specialize, had a sudden stop put to his lucrative prac- tice with his arrest by Detective Charles E. Warfield yesterday after- noon. Bruce, who resided at 1317 South Carolina avenue southeast, was arrested on a chi of practicing as an unlicensed clan. 'To obtain nce against him, De- tective Warfleld and Mrs. M, Thomas of the Women's Bureau ot te to of Senate at Special Session Tonight ) street after they have been assessed Reported Killed, Soldier Reweds; Wife Does Likewise By the Associated Pre BERLIN, February 2.—Another kind of Enoch Arden has landed in Jail in Brandenburg, charged with bigamy <arl Schulz went away to the ‘World War and was reported killed early in 1918. His valuables and papers were sent 10 his sorrowing widow, Lola. She mourned him 7 years and then remarried. She was living happily with her second husband when the home of- fice notified her that a man a swering Karl’s description was liv- ing in Brandenburg. Lola went there and found it was Karl, and also that he had a new wife and two children. Inquiry developed that Schulz had engineered the mistaken identi- fication by shoving his papers into the pocket of a dead soldier at the PENDING D. C. BILLS LISTED FOR ACTION o to Consider Measures From Last Year's Calendar. Several District measures that have been buried with hundreds of other bills on the Senate calendar since last year may be given consideration at a special session of the Senate, called for 8 o'clock tonight. The night ses- sion was agreed to with the under- standing that only unopposed bills would be taken up. This means that if opposition develops to a bill, it will have to be laid aside for future consideration. Majority Leader Curtis announced, however, that he plans to ask for an- other night session soon to conslder those bills which will require debate. The most important District bill on the Senate calendar is the proposed modification of the Borland law to re- lieve property owners from a second assessment for the replacement of a once. Local civic organizations favor out- right repeal of this law on the ground that the almost universal use of auto- mobiles makes the wearing out of streets an expense that should be borne by the taxpayers generally rather than by the abutting residents. The bill setting up a separate board for the licensing of chiropractors and measures recently passed by the House limiting the number of wards a guardian may have also are on the calendar and may come up tonight. —— “TERRA COTTA” SEIZED. 28,000 Bottles of Beer Sent to Flor- ida as Construction Material. MIAMI, Fla, February 2 (P~ consignment of 28,000 bottles of beer, SEEKS VOLUNTARY PLAY CENSORSHIP Committee Tries to Check Al- bany Measure for Control of Manuscripts. By the Associated Press. NEW YORK, February 2 mittee of nine, comprising theatric: producers, playwrights and actors, to day was attempting to forestall a threatened censorship of play manu- =cripts by the State. Agreeing that some scheme for elimi nating plays that offend the public taste i3 necessary, the committee hopes to devise a seif-censorship that will disarm agitation for a State con- trol bill introduced dn the Legislature. Voluntary Censorship. An informal consensus of the com- mittee indicates that reinforcement of the play jury system is regarded as the most effective method of voluntary censorship. Theatrical men argue that a pla cannot be judged by manuscript alone, and that costume and acting are equally important in determining the effect. Proponents of the bill contend that the time to halt an objectionable play is before it is shown. They say that after the production Is on the boards its suspension is opposed by the play- wright, the producer and the actors themselves, all of whom must lose heavily if the doors are closed. One producer observed that the ef- forts of the district attorney and the play jury to stop plays by court action in the past had merely served to swell box office receipts as appeal after ap- peal was taken. Provisions of Bill. The measure that aroused the the. atrical men to seek a method of cen- sorship provides for establishment of a division of dramatics in the Depart- ment of Education to supervise movies and the drama, with power to censor such plays or films as are considered “‘obscene, indecent, immoral, inhuman, sacrilegious or of such a character that exhibition would tend to corrupt morals or incite to crime.” The committee seeking a voluntary scheme comprises Winthrop Ames, Arthur Hopkins and Theresa Hi . producers; Owen Davis, Sidney How- ard and George Kelly, playwrights; Frank Gilmore, Ralph Morgan and Katherine Emmet, actors. KILLS WIFE AND SELF. Arkansan Poured Hot Water on ‘Woman and Choked Her, BRINKLEY, Ark., February 2 (®). —Mrs. J. L. Vance, 22, died in a hos- pital here last night after having been choked into unconsciousness by her husband, who committed suicide by shooting himself after he thought her dead. Before Mrs. Vance died she said there had been a family quarrel and that Vance had poured a pan of bolling water on her as she lay o the floor. Mrs. Vance dragged herself a mile from her home after she regained consclousness before she found help, ::{;:h’ fafled to survive at the hos-