Evening Star Newspaper, January 26, 1929, Page 3

PARLEY DISCUSSES NEW SCHOOL POST Officials Planning to Act| Slowly on Business Man- ager, Ballou Declares. Plans for the establishment of the new position of business manager, which is provided for the public school sys- tem by the 1930 appropriation bill as it was passed in the House yesterday, were considered by Dr. Frank W. Bal- lou, superintendent of schools, and members of his staff in a lengthy con- ference held at the Frgnklin Adminis- tration Building concurrent with the passage of the measure. R ‘The bill provides a salary of $5,000 for the joint appointment of a man with the rank of first assistant supes intendent of schools by the superi tendent of schools, the Board of Edu- cation and the Disrtict Commis- | sioners. The new officer's duties would be the complete management of the business aftairs of the school system, seeking at all times to co-ordinate, as far as possible, the various tasks which | are to be performed by the several | municinal acencies for the schools. Talks With Kramer. In his conference yesterday Dr. Bal- lou talked with Stephen E. Kramer, first assistant superintendent of schools, and Maj. R. O. Wilmarth, assistant su- perintendent in charge of business af- fairs, concerning the administrative details involved in establishing the new office. Maj. Wilmarth, it was believed, would remain in his position in the business department of the school sys- tem, although he would be a subordi- nate of the new first assistant superin- tendent in charge of business affairs. No definite program for the installation of the new officer, however, was at- tempted at this conference, which was for the purpose of discussing informally the preblems which the change will produce. Dr. Ballou declared the school of- ficials were pleased with the new office and were planning to act slowly and with the greatest care in their share of its incumbent’s appointment. As pro- vided for in the bills the new officer is to be appointed jointly by the Commis- sioners and the school authorities. Dr. Ballou indicated after his conference that the opinions and suggestions con- cerning nominations of candidates ‘would be discussed at length with the municipal heads in an effort to reveal & man wholely acceptable to both the school and the District administrators. ‘The man who is to fill the new position, the bill suggests, should have qualifi- cations in technical fields and the school officials are anticipating a large num- ber of applicants. Dr. Charles F. Carusi, president ‘of the School Board, said yesterday that he was in perfect accord with the new position “as an experiment” to overcome the delays in the execution of school business. Dr. Carusi has felt, and has expressed himself publicly and before the subcommittee of the House appropriations committee, however, that since the working offices to be co- ordinated are District offices, the proper methods of co-ordinating them would have been to appoint a “clearing house | Picturesque Pacific Seaport Plays Host to President- Elect of U. S. CAPITAL LACKS RAILWAY Dr. Colindres, Honduran Chief Executive, Welcomes Press. Note—Greater light and clearer perspective on Herbert Hoover’s trip to South America, in which untold diplomatic advantages were recorded for the United States, are to be gained from_the interesting story written by Rex Collier, The Star's oun representative on the trip, which began January 20. The story, with all its intimate details, will continue in The Star until completed. COLLIER. l]’icturcsque, unsophisticated Ama- pala! Snuggled lackadaisically against the northern slope of an inverted bowl of rock, which rises from the smooth sur- face of the Bay of Fonseca to form Tigre Island, the modest little Pacific seaport town did not present itself to view until the Maryland’s launches, carrying newspaper men and other a vance members of the party, were almost upon it. ‘The battleship had anchored some seven miles away, in the gateway to the bay, as Capt. Kimberly had de- cided it would be impracticable to nav- igate the big vessel further inshore. The first motor boats, carrying correspond- ents and photographers and several members of Mr. Hoover's staff, had left the anchorage immediately and headed, with spray flying, toward the befoliaged mountains basking in the early morning sunshine, Mr. and Mrs. Hoover, Ambassador Fletcher and others of the official staff were to follow about half an hour later, which would put them ashore about 9 o'clock. None of the party knew what ar- rangements had been made to greet the good will mission. The exchange of radio messages between Tegucigalpa, the capital, and the Maryland had been meager. The reception plans had been left entirely in the hands of American diplomatic representatives ashore, col- laborating with Honduran officials. Capital Lacks Railroad. ‘The Honduran government had hoped that Mr. Hoover could visit the capital, more than 100 miles inland, but in view of the lack of rail connections the plan had to be abandoned. As it was, the Honduran officials had been able to reach the island export town only after a rough and tiresome automobile ride over far from modern highways. The unpaved mountain roads connect- ing the capital with the chief Pacific port of Honduras become impassable after rains and then one must resort officer” in the municipal government who would be accountable to the Com- missioners. When the new business manager now carried in the bill first Was proposed in the subcommittee hear- ings, Dr. Carusi said he believed the scheme should be tried “a year or two” and if then it does not accomplish the elimination of much of the present troubles, some new scheme might be undertaken. He reiterated that stand last night. —_— e SPECIAL NOTICES. TVEN) THAT_CER- ock of me:‘vwsfl- C., No. 33584 for seven (1) 8 1S HEREBY G of the capital st: GAS LIGHT lieu iy having or_cominy of said original certificate of stock is -hereby warned to return same the said John Henry Polkinhorn, 1639 Har- yard st. n.w. Washington, D. C. 3 CE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT T) Rosslyn_ Steel & nds. Nos. 35, T80 Yo7, 2i3. 3 & duplicate certificate of the one iost. Any person into possession ruary 1. 1929. ot #aid bonds will R v ma on {:: time interest on OCSEVELT GAR. NG, AT 17th AND Sts. n.w, is under new ownership and ement, and will ‘not ‘be responsible for any pre-existing indebtedness or Obli- gations. 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The annual RE INSURANCE 2 ‘clock a.m. By the charter ‘of the company the election of seven menagers o conduct the affairs of the company is required to be held at the above meeting. By the sixth article of the by-laws cf the company it is provided: “At the “annual meeting of the company, the first business in order shall be the appoint- ment of a chairman, who shall condfct the meeting and election in_accordance with Lhe jact of incorporation, between the hours ©f 10 o'clock am. and 5 p. Amornt of premium_notes Amount of cash on hand . Becurities .. Rea: cstate . . . . ,040. Office furniture and fixtures .... ‘3533.33 Losses by fire, adjusted and paid in 1928 ...... ‘The annual st distribution at" th about Febryary 2, By order of the board of managers. L. PIERCE BOTELER, Secretary. To haul van loads of o iture te trom urniture to o 'sw York, Phila., Boston, R!chmolfi and points south = Smith’s Transfer & Storage Co., 1313 You St. North_3343. 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But Amapala does not worry about its lack of rail connections and its poor highway facilities. Amapala does not worry about anything. The 4,000 dark- skinned, tropically-clad inhabitants of the colorful town have plenty of natural advantages to offset the liabilities. They point with pride to their harbor—one of the best along the west coast of Central America. They boast about their climate, xlfl’wu’h they admit it's pretty hot in the afternoon—but who wants to work in the afternoon, any- way? And they will tell you about the sizable export trade they carry on, thanks to their country’s resources in the way of silver, coffee, indigo, timber, hides and fish. Amapala wants the world to know that while she may be a few years be- hind the times, judged in the light of modern conveniences, she is, neverthe- less, “sitting pretty.” Amapala All Dressed Up. Monday, November 26, 1928, found Amapala all dressed up in her holiday clothes and downright excited, for the first time in her young life, perhaps. Never had she been honored as she was being honored this day. To show her appreciation she had shut up shop, dug up her spare supply of American flags and draped herself not only with these, but with reams of pink and white and light blue crepe paper bunting. All of her population, with few exceptions, was down on the wharf or along the water front. ‘The bunting was the first thing to catch the eyes of the party as the launches churned around a bend in the shoreline_and hove into view of the town. There wasn't much-of a fleet in harbor at the time, but what there was of it was covered lavishly with the fluttering, gayly-colored crepe T, The fleet consisted principally of small fishing smacks, whose crews had de- serted them in order to take part in the festivities on shore. Down a lane of these boats the land- ing party made its way toward the main wharf, a wooden, paint-hungry struc- ture that extended several hundred feet over the water and ended in a some- what weatherbeaten shelter, with moss- green steps leading to the water's edge. The wharf was crowded with people, all bending their necks over the rail- ing for a glimpse of America’s Presi- dent-elect and First-lady-to-be. Crowded on Whart. The boats maneuvered their way slowly to the steps, while the folks on the wharf fidgeted and elbowed for places of vantage. All of the sparkling brown eyes were strained to catch sight of the Hoover countenance—a countenance as familiar in Central America as in Belgium or China. “We're newspaper men,” the officials at the top of the steps were told, in response to their salutes and bows. If the disclosure was disappointing the officers concealed their feelings. A young man, evidently a Latin, but dressed immaculate American clothes, stepped forward and voiced a welcome in perfect English. He said he was “with Dr. Colindres” and that he would be glad to act as interpreter and guide to the press. The press wanted to be guided to a cable office, post haste, for bulletins must be cabled concerning the arrival of the good will mission at its first destination in Cen- tral America. The cable office shared quarters with an exporting concern in a stuccoed business building half a block from the wharf. It was reached by a walk through the main business street--a narrow cobble-stoned thoroughfare de- vold of automobiles and all other forms of traffic, with the exception of an oxcart at the far end. An automobile could not have ne- gotiated the length of the block with- Amapala’s holiday marketing activi- ties, presided over by several gingham- languidly beside several soapbox “counters” piled with semi-ripe bananas, green oranges and some strange vari- eties of native fruits and vegetables. The boxes were right out in the street, daring traffic to dislodge them. The dare was taken by a totally naked Indian baby with mischievous black eyes. mother’s bare foot and attempted to pull itself to a standing position by clutching at tne side of the counter. | The fruit spilled onto the cobbles amid an outburst of Spanish or Indian ex- | pletives, or both. While the “spot news” correspond- Geo, W. Barghausen 43126 oth Bt. N.W. Frank. 1328, cnts were making frantic efforts to get their brief messages rushed to the United States over the limited cable f out causing complete disruption of | clad women of Indian descent sitting | The brown cherub let go its | THE EVENING A launch from the U. S. S. Maryl with the advance “guard” of newspaper | party. STAR, WASHINGTON, AMAPALA DONS HOLIDAY ATTIRE WITH MILES OF BUNTING TO CELEBRATE HOOVER'S ARRIVAL AND IS PROUD TO HONOR DISTINGUISHED GUEST | | | GROUP T0 PERFECT REPUBLIGAN CLUB Mills Authorized to Name Committee of 25 Nationaily Known Men. and ties up at the wharf at Amapala men and staff members of the Hoover facilities linking Amapala with the rest of the world, others of the party strolled the length of the street and gave the | town a closer inspection. The houses were of flimsy frame and stucco con- | struction, with faded calico curtains in- | stead of doors and windowpanes, and | with the tile or rusty tin roofs so prev- alent in less progressive sections of Latin America. At the far end of the main street was a venerable frame church, sur- mounted by a stubby steeple and a cross. Two cows, given the freedom of the street, were poking their heads through holes in the picket fence and feasting on delectable grassy tidbits in the church burving ground—although there was an abundance of grass grow- ing between the cobbles right under their feet. At the next corner was that indispen- sable nucleus of every Central Ameri- can town—the plaza, a public square with walks and benches and flowers and palm trees, where Amapala’s citizenrv were wont to gather of evenings and chatter about the day's doings, the lat- est scandal in the neighborhood or whatnot. Just now, however, the plaza and the streets and the one-way stone sidewalks were virtually deserted, for nearly every- body had gone down to the water front. Back to-the wharf trooped the corre- spondents, for it was now nearly 9 oclock, the hour for Mr. Hoover's ar- rival. There they met “Dr. Colindre: the gentleman mentioned by the ami- able young man who had volunteered as guide. Dr. Vicente Mejia Colindres was a well groomed man, in his early forties, who but for his dark com- plexion might have passed as & pros- perous American business man. He was sitting at a table on the porch of a Testaurant and bar built onto the wharf at one side. On the table were some half-filled cocktail glasses. Scribes Fear Fever Germs. “Gentlemen of the press, I have the pleasure to introduce the President- elect of our own country, Dr. Colin- dres,” the latter’s aide said. Dr. Colindres arose and held out his hand cordially to each of the visitors. “Dr. Colindres does not speak Eng- lish, but he wants me to ask you to sit down and have some refreshments,” said the aide. The newspaper men sat down quite readily. And they had some refreshments, paving due respect for the warning given them by officers on the Maryland about the dangers of drinking water that might be contami- nated with fever germs and such. It turned into a real friendly little tete-a-tete, with the Honduras Presi- dent-elect toasting the health of North American “periodistas” and the latter responding with toasts to Honduras, Dr. Colindres and Amapala. To make the affair seem more homelike, the pro- prietor played a number of American Jjazz selections on an asthmatic phono- graph in the corner. The party came to a sudden end when a bugle called to attention the company of nattily uniformed soldiers lined up on the wharf and gave warn- ing that the barge with the Hoover party aboard was but a short distance away. (Copyright, 1929, by The Evening Star.) VISITT0 KELLOGR PAID BY MORROW Mexican Affairs Discussed. Envoy Calls on Coolidge to Say Good-by. Dwight W. Morrow, Ambassador to Mexico, today conferred with Secre- tary Kellogg at the State Department in regard to Mexican affairs, The Ambassador, who has just come from Florida, where he was in conference with President-elect Hoover, is to leave Washington for New York tonight. On Monday hewill go to Mexico City. Mr. Morrow has been prominently | mentioned for the position of Secretary of State in Mr. Hoover’s cabinet. He has still, however, a number of impor- tant matters to deal with in Mexico and he is returning to that country for a time at least to carry on there. After a conference with Secretary of State Kellogg, Ambassador Morrow called to see the President to say good- by before leaving for his post in Mex- ico City on Monday. It is understood that he will leave Washington tonight. Mr. Morrow would not comment in any way, either in confirmation or de- nial, of the various newspaper stories which have come from several sections, including Miami, where President-elect Hoover now is, that he has been se- lected by Mr. Hoover to be Secretary of State in the new cabinet. —_— . CITY NEWS IN BRIEF. ‘TODAY. ‘The Washington Radio Club will meet tonight, 8 o'clock, in the Department of Commerce Building, Nineteenth street and Pennsylvania avenue, Pub- lic invited. The Ohio Girls Club will give a dance, 9 o'clock, at the Arlington Hotel, Ohioans and their friends invited. The ways and means committee of Good Will Chapter, No. 36, O. E. 8., will give a card party, 8:30 o'clock, at Ma- sonic Temple, Eighth and F streets northeast. ‘The Biological Club of Washington will meet, 8 o'clock, in assembly room of the Cosmos Club. Speakers: E. P. Walker and O. J. Murie, both of the Biological Survey. Mount Vernon Lodge, No. 202, Ladies’ Society to the B. of L. F. and E., will have a card party, 9 o'clock, at Masonic ‘Temple, Eighth and F streets northeast. ‘The art group of the League of American Pen Women will meet at the clubrooms, 8 o'clock, to study heraldry. “Heraldry, Its Origin and Its Uses.” The Nebraska State Society will meet 8 o'clock, at Meridian Mansions, 2400 Sixteenth street. Program will include address by Representative Charles E. wilnle; of Wyoming. Dancing at 9 o'clock. ‘The Notre Dame of Maryland Alum- nae, will give a card party, 8 o'clock, at the Thomas Circle Club, 1326 Mas- sachusetts avenue. ‘The ways and means committee of Harmony Chapter will have a card pxar",yx this evening 2t the Burlington Hotel, Victor Russell, commissioner for the League for the Larger Life, will speak, 8 o'clock, at league headquarters, 1706 L street. Subject: “The Rationale of Supper at 7. i ‘The De Molay Alumni Association will meet, 8 o'clock, at the All-States Hotel. Super at 7. Z The Frahyolo Club_will present a 2001 16th St. N.W. Exceptionally attractive apartments of three out- side rooms, reception hall, bath and large kitchen. comedy and two short sketches, 8 o'clock, at 1326 I street. Dancing from 9:45 o'clock. Public invited. The Ergatocrats’ Club will meet, 8 o'clock, at 817 Thirteenth street. Harry J. Lindenschmidt will lecture on “The Psychology of Rebellion.” Public in- vited. Free admission. ‘The Auxiliary of the Spanish War Veterans, will give a dance, 9 o'clock, at L'Aiglon Club. FUTURE. The Wanderlusters' hike for tomor- row will start from Seventeenth street and Pennsylvania avenue southeast, at 2:45 pm. Mr. McMillin will lead. The Red Triangle Outing Club will meet at Upshur street entrance, Sol- diers’ Home grounds, tomorrow, 3 p.m., for a walk via the grounds and Fort Totten to Brightwood. George Vall, leader. ‘The executive board of the American Women'’s Legion will meet January 28, 11 am,, at the Willard Hotel, “The American Jewish Youth” and the upbuilding of a Jewish national homeland will be the subject of an ad- dress by Benjamin V. Codor, Jewish orator and journalist, secretary of the Young Poale Zion of America, who will address a meeting of the Washington Chapter Sunday at 5 o'clock at the Jew- ish Community Center. The senenteenth annual meeting of the Chamber of Commerce of . the United States will be held here from April 29 to May 3. Subject: “Growing Responsibilities of Business.” The na- tional council meeting will be held April 29, Representative Guyer of Kansas, will speak tomorrow afternoon at the social session of Columbia Lodge, No. 85, at Elks’ Home, 301 Rhode Island avenue. Musical programs by the East Wash- ington Male Chorus and Columbia Lodge, No. 85, quartet. Public invited. “Science and a Future Life” will be the subject of a lecture by Hugh F. Munro of Philadelphia, tomorrow, 3 pm., at 808 I street. Public invited. Free admission. Music. Mid-City Citizens’ Association will meet Monday, 8 p.m., at Thomson com- munity center. Theodore G. Risley, solicitor of the Department of Labor, will explain the value of the Community Chest to Washington. Entertainment and refreshments. PURSES ARE SNATCHED. Two Seized in Same Neighborhood Within Ten Minutes. ‘Two purse snatchings within 10 min- utes of each other and in the same neighborhood, occurred last night, and police of the third precinct are search- ing today for the colored man who is thought to have committed both. ‘The first theft was reported by Miss Edith V. Fussell of 1332 Massachusetts avenue, who said her pocketbook con- taining $8 in cash, her bank books and some cards, was snatched from her arm Mrs, Effie Gynne Bowie will speak of | by a colored man as she was walking along Eighteenth street in the 1700 block. Mrs. Mable Deck, of 1440 R street, re- ported that 10 minutes later at Six- teenth and R streets a colored man of the same description given by Miss Fus- sell snatched her purse containing $3 in bills, keys and papers. In each case the robber made no effort to strike the women. The Argonne Four rooms, kitchen, re- ception hall and bath, with all outside rooms; every apartment newly deco- rated; unexcelled service, in a desirably located fire- proof building. Resident manager on premises. Reasonable Rentals 16th & Columbia Rd. N.W. The movement for the establishment of a Republican national club in Wash- ington advanced another step last night when, at a gathering of Republicans in the Carlton Hotel, Ogden Mills, Under- secretary of the Treasury, was au- thorized to appoint a committee of 25 nationally known Republicans to per- fect the organization of a club. Mr. Mills is himself to be a member of the committee. A resolution was adopted, offered by Representative Wasson of New Hampghire, calling for a report by the proposeé committee within 30 days. The meeting last night, which was attended by a number of members of Coazress and Republicans in official and private life in the Capital, was cpened by Frank W. Mondell, former Republican leader of the House. He spoke for the organization committee, composed of himself, Senator Dale of Vermont and former Senator Mc- Cumber of North Dakow, which has been active in agitating the movement for a National Republican Club. For 30 years, Mr. Mondell said the proposal for the establishment of such a club has been under consideration at vari- ous-times. It.has had the approval of party leaders, but until the present the plan has not taken actual form. He said that as long ago as last Summer he and Senator Dale and Senator Mc- Cumber discussed the proposal seriously. The party leaders from all sections have been sounded out and have declared their approval. Work's Telegram Read. Mr. Mondell said that no other time was more propitious for launching the projected club than the present, imme- diately following a great Republican victory at the polls. He read to the meeting a telegram received from Dr. Hubert Work, chairman of the Repub- lican national committee, now in Flor- ida with the President-elect, saying: “I regret being unable to meet with you for the purpose of organizing the National Republican Club. It is a move- ment too long delayed, and I congrat- ulate its incorporators, together with the hundreds of nationally known men who have expressed their approval of your purposes.” Mr. Mills was asked to serve as chair- man of the meeting. He wged the need of prompt action if the club is to be established. On motion of James H. MacLafferty, Mr. Mills was empowered to appoint a committee of 25, including himself, to draw up plans for the club, including a constitution and by-laws. Representative John M. Morin was ap- pointed to serve as secretary of the meeting. Woman Members Considered. ‘The question was ralsea as to whether the club was to include women. This matter was left to the committee on organization, although the opinion was expressed that women must be recog- nized in such a national organization. Edward F. Colladay, Republican na- tional committeeman for the District of Columbia, was present and pledged the aid of local Republicans in the formation of the proposed national club, He spoke, he said, also for Wil- liam 'T. Galliher, head of the Republi- can organizatiion of the District, who expressed his regret that he could not be present at the meeting. Steps already have been taken to incorporate the club, with Mr. Mondell, Senator Dale, Senator McCumber, Rob- ert H. McNeill and C. J. Ulrey as incorporators. U. S. WANTS PENSIONER TO PROVE HE IS ALIVE Civil War Veteran May Lose Bounty, but “Won’t Admit He's Dead.” LAKE CITY, Iowa (#).—If John Patterson doesn't prove he’s alive, he may lose his Civil War pension. The Government insists he is dead, and asked Postmaster Suefferlein to return his last pension check. Patter- son, healthy and robust at the four score mark, demurred. “I may lose the pension,” he said, Lglét. I won't it I'm dead for any- 5. BRITAIN HITS IMPORTS. LONDON, January 26 (#).—Prohi- bition of importation of animals, hay SATURDAY, TJANUARY 26, A. P. MEN MORE IMPORTANT 1929 THAN ENVOY Former Ambassador Calls Correspondents “Diplomatic Functionaries.” State Department Rapped' for Its Traditions and Lack of Manners. By the Associated Press. NEW YORK, January 26.—The As- sociated Press correspondent in a foreign country “is the most important diplomatic functionary” of the United States, says Frederic J. Stimson, former Ambassador to Argentina, writing in the current issue of Scribner's Maga- ine. i In an article eriticizing the State Department for a lack of co-operation with its foreign ministers, and telling |de=ing buried in the files of the depart- ment, Mr. Stimson offers to his “col- leagues in the career” this plan to ob- tain “immediate action.” “Establish friendly relations with the correspondent of the Associated Press in the country in which you are ac- credited. When he calls each day for news give him the pressing matter of your dispatch, just sent by cable. That way you will get results and if, a day or two later, the Secretary of State does read your telegram—or, if a letter, a month later—you will get a good mark for your views anticipat- ing or coinciding with those expressed in the omnipotent press. Most Important Diplomat. “I consider the agent of the Asso- ciated Press on the whole the most important diplomatic functionary we send down,” he says. “He has more to do with creating a friendly or unfriend- ly feeling between the two countries than the Ambassador himself. He can bring on a war, while the Ambassador can only try to prevent. it, and the pub- lic never sees the Ambassador’s tele- grams; only those of the newspaper correspondents. “Let the department take a little press agencies,” Mr. Stimson continues, “and not so much about commercial jagents and roving commissioners of I sorts—of all sorts! “The difference,” Mr. Stimson says, “between the undersecretary in the department and the minister at his post Ip of important foreign correspondence | ~ more care who is sent by these great | te: | S, SAYS STIMSON NEW YORK CASINET TIMBER PLENTIFUL State Has Able Candidates for All 10 Places in Hoover “Family.” BY DAVID LAWRENCE. ‘The Empire State could fill the whoie Hoover cabinet. There are enough can- didates—and strong ones, too—who are being suggested for the 10 portfolios to give any President-clect plénty to think about. Now Henry L. Stimson, former Secre- tary of War in the Taft cabinet, later President Coolidge’s pers: represen= tative in Nicaragua and FREDERIC J. STIMSO! is, as an Assistant Secretary of State once lucidly explained to me, that ‘the department thinks the fellow on the job 1s a fool, but the fellow on the job | knows the department is." Right Half the Time. “In the first place, I'm inclined to think the department is, about half the time, right,” he states. “This is But it prejudices, which are unshakable. pampers Peru, ignores Argentina and meddles in Mexico. It is convinced that we should | take trade, and give cnly loans in return. “It was unalterably convinced that Argentina was pro-German during the war, puts Brazil in its pocket, and al- ways_alternately wheedles and bullies all the smaller ‘Latin-America’ coun- tries (they hate the word). Thus it varies between a ‘sign-on-the-dotted- line' attitude and the carting around of high commissions on battleships with silver $10,000 tea services to be given to some cabinet minister who for the moment holds the pen but is probably going out of office next month, and who anyhow doesn’t drink respondent. “Thirdly, it publishes your most con- fidential dispatches in the newspapers. This is indefensible—even if it be done to make a score in home politics. “Finally, it has no manners.” CLAWS CUBA BARS NOCADD NDLSTRY Envoy of Florida Exchange| Asks Tariff Increase—0ver 100 Yet to Be Heard. By the Associated Press. Increased tariff protection for high- protein wheat, flaxseed, sugar beets, cheese, whole milk and cream was urged before the House ways and means com- mittee today by Representative Newton, Republican, Minnesota. Newton was one of more than 100 witnesses remaining to be heard on the agricultural schedule today and Mon- day in the committee's consideration of tariff revision. The 40 cents a bushel duty on flaxseed, he contended, was in- adequate to meet Argentine competition on the Atlantic seaboard. Advocating increased duties on the three fruits known as avocados, mangos and papayas, Charles I. Brooks of the Florida Avocados Growers' Exchange declared the competition from Cuba was preventing adequate development of this industry in the United States. Asks 15 Cents on Avocados. As compared with the present tariff of 35 per cent ad valorem on these fruits, Brooks asked 15 cents a pound on avocados and mangos and 5 cents a und on papayas. pom time, Brooks said,” Florlda and California could supply all American | needs in these fruits. Representative Swing, Republican, California, supported Brooks’ plea. Opposition to any changes in the duties on flower bulbs was voiced by James McHutchison, Madison, N. J., on behalf of the Society of American and straw from the United States has been instituted as a .grecnunomry measure. A small outbreak of foot and mouth disease near Los Angeles was reported to the ministry of agriculture and the ministry issted the prohibi- tory order. . Man's Nose Broken. Three men, one of them being Lynn B. Magill, 32 years old, of 901 Twen- tieth street, are reported by the police to have engaged in an altercation in front of Magill's home about 1:30 o'clock this morning. Magill's nose was broken and his face bruised. He was given first aid at Emergency Hos- pital by Dr. Walter Gladding. Will Invite Nations to World Fair. A House resolution authorizing the President to invite other nations to participate in the world fair in Chicago in 1933 was approved by the Senate finance committee yesterday. H.&T. offers 1926 Ford Tudor Sedan, $195.00 1926 Ford Coupe....... 150.00 1925 Fordor Sedan.. 95.00 1926 Touring Car. 1926 Ford Coupe. Al Chevrolet—Chrysler—Dodse—Willss HILL & TIBBITTS Open Sundays 301 Fourteenth St. Boulevard Apt. 2121 N. Y. Ave. NW. Resident Manager Main 6850 1 room, kitchen and bath, with dinette and Murphy bed; FRIGIDAIRE ....$50 2 rooms, kitchen and bath, with dinette und Murphy bed; FRIGIDAIRE. .$60.50 Every apt. is in perfect con- dition, equipped with Frigid- aire and service closets opening into a public hall. The building is located just one square from the Municipal Golf Links in Po- tomac Park and a very short walk to ‘essential downtown. Wardman Management Florits and Ornamental Horticulturists. A duty of 100 per cent on cut flowers as compared with the present duty of 40 per cent was urged by McHutchison to enable domestic florists to compete with Canada. So many witnesses appeared yester- day that it was necessary to hold a night session. New Year Bargains The Mintwood 1843 Mintwood Place N.W. Near 18th and Columbia Road Convenient to Stores, Schools and Two Car Lines reception hall and ceee cevseans. . $2T.50) 5 rooms, reception hall and bath .$67.50] uthern 1 room, bal Walter A. Brown 1400 H St. N.W. in 1653 Est. 1890 Main 1654 Money to Loan in Any Amount TIIIT77 7L L7777 2 LTI T 777777 727 T 7777777 Connecticut Avenue Will Rogers Says: NEW YORK CITY.—Certainly 2 great business opportunity showed up in the papers today. “No train- ing, no conscience necessary; all you need is six hun- dred thousand dollars, but you get it back the first good day.” ‘Wall Street is di- viding the kitty with 275 more members. The eleven hundred they did have could take care of Mr. Sap, but when Mrs. Sap started playing they just had to go out and get more help to rake in the dough. ‘The farmers ought to go in together and buy one seat; that would relieve the whole bunch. P. S—Didn't we used to have a word during the war called non- essential. Man, 86, Found Dead. William F. Poulton, 86, was found dead by his wife, Mrs. Catharine Poul- ton, at their home, 1242 C street north- ‘The coroner issued a causes. east, last night. certificate of death from natural “Secondly, it is a singularly bad cor- ‘ lappointed Governor Ge: Thilippines, Is being sugg 1 place from 'Secretary of State down. | - Col. William Donovan is being boome for Attorney General. Ogden Mills has been mentioned for Secretary of the | Treasury in the event th: didn’t want to stay. There is of Charles Evans Hughes for Scer [ of State. Mr. as noted that othee States be ‘W York have a lot @ candidats Geographical considera= tions have a certain weight, but they { will not be controlling in this instance, | So long as there are men from different isections of the country, the Presidente elect isn't going to worry if he happens |to pick two from the same State or | section. | .. Thus both Secretary Mellon of the | Treasury and Secretary Davis of the | Department of Labor come from Penn- {sylvania. In the Coolidge cabinet there | were two Californians—Secretary Hoover of Commerce and Secretary Wilbur of the Navy Départment. The theory of geographical recogni« tion has been practiced for many years, but lately there has been a tendency ta consider geography only in the distribu- tion of all appointments rather than as to particular places. Thus a State may feel it is entitled to two ambassador- ships be®use it hasn't a place in tha cabinet. If the State in question hap- pens to have two good men entitled ta political consideration and able enough |to handle important diplomatic posts, | the geographical limitation would nof operate against them. Mr. Hoover shows every sign of re. | sarding as paramount only one consid- | eration—Are the men able and honest and of unassailable probity? Once he |is satisfied of their capacity and hon- |esty and fitness, he will not concern | himeelf if he has as many as thres | cabinet officers from New York. (Copyright, 1920) er b es N CANCE:BABY'STAR BALL. Hollywood Managers Call Of 1920 Debut Frolic. HOLLYWOOD, Calif., January 26 (#).—The 1929 Wampas frolic and ball, at which this year'’s 13 “baby stars” ! of filmdom were to make their public debut, has been called off by the | sponsoring organizatifon. It was under- stood that financial problems arose | which forced abandonment of the ball, scheduled for February 12. As the result of tickets having been widely sold and the plans for the frolic and ball having been nearly completed, the cancellation came as a surprise to Hollywood's film circles. b ek . The Brighton 2123 California St. N.W. Several very desirable apartments, in periect con- dition, available furnished or unfurnished, in this exclusive apartment hotel. 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