Evening Star Newspaper, August 28, 1929, Page 5

" REPUBLIGANS NAME D0 - NEW TREASURER .Thoflias P. Littlepage Chosen Successor to T. Lincoln Townsend. Thomas P. Littlepage, local attorney and prominent in Republican politics in this city and Maryland, last night was elected treasurer of the League of Re- publican State Clubs of the District of Columbia to succeed T. Lincoln Town- send, who died last week. Mr. Littlepage, a representative of Maryland in the league, has been a member of the executive committee and vice president of the organization for & number of years. He has been prominently identified with Republican activities, principally as a speaker and as a member of the campaign commit- tee of the allied Republican organiza- tions in this city He was a presidential elector for Maryland in the last elec- tion. Came Here 25 Years Ago. Mr. Littlepage is a native of Indiana but came to Washington in an official capacity 25 years ago. He has been a practicing attorney for 20 years and is recognized as one of the outstanding members of the local bar. He is an au- thority on railroad and Federal tax matters. Mr. Littlepage also has been prominent in civic work in the District. ‘The meeting of fhe League of Repub- lican State Clubs last night was held in the new quarters of the Republican state committee for the District at 1331 G street. % Mr. Townsend had been a leading member of the league for more than 25 years, having served several terms as Ppresident and was its treasurer for the past 10 years. A eulogy was delivered by Edgar C. Snyder, president of the league, who presided at the meeting. Others who spoke were Judge Mary O'Toole, Judge Isaac Hitt, Mrs. Mary Logan Tucker, Wisdom D. Brown. grand master of Masons _of the District; Charles F. Crane, William H. Smith, Mr. Little- page and John Russell Young. Pay Townsend Tribute. Speakers paid high tribute to Mr. fTownsend's personal character, his un- tiring industry, his commendable work in connection with civic and political affairs and his qualities as a citizen and a personal friend. Mr. Littlepage offered a resolution lauding the varied endeavors of Mr. Townsend, which was adopted unani- mously. A letter from Mrs. Virginia White Speel, Republican national committee- woman for the Distriet, who was un- able to be present last night, in which she eulogized Mr. Townsend, was read. The meeting also adopted tions expressing regret at the recent death of Dr. Charles W. Richardson. a | i member of the league, and sympathy to his widow, Former Steel Executive Dies. NEWTOWN, Conn., August 28 (#).— Lee Burroughs Woodworth, a former ex- ecutive of the United States Steel Cor- yporation, died in Paris today after an operation. With his wife he was mak- ing a world tour for his health. resolu- | ! THOMAS P. LITTLEPAGE. SWORDFISH LEAVES NOSE STUCK IN LAUNCH SIDE Fish Lunges at Boat When Hooked, Breaking Off Beak Before Being Gaffed. By the Associated Press. AVALON, SANTA CATALINA IS- LAND, Calif., August 28.—The beak of a big swordfish plercing the planking of the fishing launch Chappie remained here today as evidence of a furious bat- tle between the sca creature and a fish- erman, ending in victory for the latter. ‘The battle started when the fisher- man, W. G. Peterson of Los Angeles, | hooked the Marlin swordfish with a line. Infuriated, the fish lunged at the launch, rammed his spear through the gunwale and up through the deck. The fish gave a lunge which nearly over- turned the launch and which broke his swordlike nose off short. Peterson gaffed the fish with the aid | of the launch captain. It weighed 326 pounds. Drowns as Boat Capsizes. DETROIT, August 28 (#).—Ralph Beneteau, Amherstburg, Ontario, was drowned late yesterday in Lake Erie, about four miles offshore from Am- herstburg, when a speed boat capsized, plunging him and four companions into the water. I KELLY i —High Quality ¥ Quick_Service il L..mb,!'" r.-ice’-w" g Hardware St Paint asi L] | Coal || Small Orders Given Careful Attention } No Delivery Charge J. Frank Kelly, Inc. 11,2101 Georgia Ave. N. 1343 | h il ! 2\ Lumber — Millwork — Du Pont & N = e = Q;Q\'\\\%{""' Builiine Suppiies " //f! T | 1 ARE INVITE S Closing 39, 40, 42 stout) (Size 35 regular) Formerly $25 Formerly $20 (Practically All Sizes) Formerly $35 Collar Attached —all sizes = - Pajamas Were = ' $3.00 . 44 WHEN SHOPPING AT THIS STORE D TO PARK HE CAPITAL GARAGE AT OUR EXPENSE TROPICAL SUITS 4—Silk Poplin Suits (Sizes: 36, (2) 37, 39 stout) Formerly $40... 11—¢Cascade” Tropical Suits Silk and Wool, Tropical Weight Worsted (Sizes: 36, 42 reg., 37, 38 short, 38, Formerly $22.50. Now 2—Linen Suits—3-Pc. 4—Mohair Suits (Sizes: 35 reg., 38, 39 long, 38 stout) 3-Pc. English Flannels 3-Pc. Tropical Worsteds _ And English Flannels Were $50 to $40..Now $25'00 Alterations at Cost SHIRTS REDUCED Fancy Negligee Collars attached and to match (all sizes) ‘Were $3.50 and $4.00 White English Broadcloth Shirts, Now $1.95—$2.85—$3.95 14th and G Streets N. W. EUGENE C. GOTT—PRESIDENT YOU, YOUR CAR A - Out of Now $2 8'50 and THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTO RAN T0 GUARD GRAPE GROWERS Government Will Do Nothing Injurious to Industry, Dry Leader Says. By the Assoclated Press. FRESNO, «Calif, August 28— Grape growers and shippers of Cali- fornia today had assurances from James M. Doran, rohibition, would do nothing injurious” their industry in its inv tion to de- termine the extent of the illegal use of e i tigati toid wigroep utlarey: e inves! on, & group of grow- ers and civic leaders that the Govern- ment “would administer the law with intelligence.” He urged .the shippers ers to co-operate. As one means of solving some of the complex problems of the industry, Dr. Doran suggested the establishment of a large chemical industry on the Pa- cific Coast for the utilization of surplus that in as much as the demand for in- dustrial alcohol is increasing, the manu- facture of this product will be beneficial to the industry. ASKS BOOK SUPERVISION Radio Speaker Would Have U. S. Deny Publication of Some Texts. Establishment of a Federal Depart- ment of Education to exercise super- vision over schools throughout the country, with a view to regulating standards for text books and teachers in institutions of learning, was advo- cated by Rexford L. Holmes, national secretary of the National Patriotic Council, in an address broadcast over radio Station WJSV last night. ““There are text books in many of the States that should be torn up and for- bidden the privilege of reprint,” de- clared Mr. Holmes, who then launched into a general attack on teachers with so-called ultra-modern or radical ideas, declaring: “Why they should continue to spread their pernicious and pinkish doctrines among the youthful minds intrusted to their care is beyond my comprehension.” $14.50 $12.50 Now Now $1.45 Were $3.00 N - Neckwear Now & $2......95¢ - $1.45 West (INCORPORATED) POLA TO SEEK DIVORCE. Film Actress to Break Marital Ties ‘With Mdvani. NEW YORK, August 28 (#)—Pola Negri, film actress, was back in New York today with news that she intends to obtain a Paris divorce from BSerge Mdvani in November. ‘The actress was asked if she planned to marry again and replied: “The mystery of love is greater than the mystery of death. Who kn ITALY TO COMPETE FOR SCHNEIDER CUP| Dr. | Aviation Head Says Chances for Victory Are Slight, Due to Best Pilot’s Crash. By the Associated Press. ROME, August 28.—Ttaly, after hav- ig requested postponement of the Schneider Cup races in England Sep- tember 7, because of the death of one of her best competing pilots, will defi- nitely take part in the blue ribbon air race on the date scheduled, Undersec- retary of Aviation Balbo announced grapes “from the seeds out,” and stated | toda; y. Gen. Balbo said, in the face of reports, Italy would not compete ‘this year be- cause of England's refusal to accept poctmmement declared the Italian flyers would enter the races “as a gesture of good sportsmanship and give che lie to the statements Italy would withdraw.” ‘““However,” he sald “the possibility of victory for our squadron has been almost annuled by the death of Capt. Motta, who, in addition to being our best pilot, was wrecked in our fast:st airplane.” Capt. Motta perished last week when his airplane plunged into Lake Garda during a test flight. “We shall arrive in London with two hydroplanes, one absolutely new and never before in the water, and two mutor‘s' untried in actual flights for speed. Gen. Balbo confirmed the departure of the Itallan team yesterday for Eng- land. Shipping of the airplanes will be completed today and tomorrow. e e Trust Companies Merge. NEW YORK, August 28 (#).—The Pittsburgh Trust Co. and the Peoples Savings & Trust Co. have merged into an $80,000,000 institution to be known as the Peoples-Pittsburgh Trust Co. ““Toasting did it’— Gone is that ancient prejudice against cigarettes—Progress has been made. We removed the prejudice against cigarettes when we removed harmful cor- rosive acrids (pungent irritants) from the tobaccos. D. C.. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST - 28, . 1929. . AGTION FEATURES STAR NEWSREEL Palestine Scenes Open Latest Issue, Which Also Pictures Air Race Events. Scenes of Palestine, center of strife now between the Jews and Moslems, open the latest issue of The Evening Star-Universal Newsreel that goes on the screen in Washington and nearby Maryland and Virginia theaters Satur- day. In this féature also is shown the parade of Jews in New York in an ap- peal to the British to suppress the Arabian attacks on Jews in the Holy land. Scenes in the ancient city of Jerusalem, and streets where actual dis- orders have taken place fill out this por- tion of the newsreel program. Martha Norelius Wins Race. Martha Norelius is shown winning the annual $10,000 women’s marathon swim at Toronto, Canada. The start, flashes of the long race and the finish are depicted. In the section “Oddities in Today's News"” is shown the opening of the first at Cleveland. In this $1,000,000 ball- shaped sanitarium, patients are sub- jected to high air pressures calculated to cure various ills. Pictures from Norton, Va., show the latest tests by the Bureau of Mines of apparatus to guard rescuers at mine ex- plosions. A blast is set off in a mine at Norton and rescuers enter the shaft immediately after the explosion with oxygen tanks, masks and fireproof clothing. The King of Sweden leaves the royal box at the race track at Jagersro, Sweden, and turns railbird to see his grandson, son of the crown prince, win a horse race. In this exclusive feature are shown the King and Prin- cess Ingrid, many times reported engaged to the Prince of Wales, cheering the victory of Prince Gustaf Adolf. Prince Gustav Adolf is shown piloting his mount, Clan Robert, to victory. Atlantic Fleet in Action. Shots of the Atlantic fleet in the Hudson River ace next on the program with exclusive pictures of sailors skin- ning spuds and a sea-going ple-cating contest. Helen Wills, America’s queen of the |An Ancient Pr EARS ago, when cigarettes were made without the aid of modern scien compressed air sanitarium in America, | tennis courts, is shown sixth national championship on the courts of Forest New York, from the British threat, Mrs. Phoebe Watson. Mrs. Louise McPhet: ‘Thaden’s dash to victory at Cleveland in the Women's National Air Derby is the next feature of the newsreel. Indian tribes in the great “First American” pageant at Albuquerque, N. Mex., are shown. There are views of some of the 20,000 visitors viewing the colorful parade of the American aborigines in the second annual cele- bration of the picturesque Indian vil- lage and of intimate Indian life. Aerial acrobatics of the crack service pilots at the National Air Races at Cleveland have a large place in the newseel this week. Shots are shown of the Army and Navy pilots in 100 planes stunting over Cleveland, and of the ‘West Point cadets of the air. The Rialto Theater, dark for many mouths, reopens Friday night with a gala progrlm. a prominent part of ‘which will be Evening Star-Univer- sal Newsreel. winning her added to the chain of motion picture versal Newsreel, the chain now includ- ing the Stanley-Crandall theaters in Washington and nearby Maryland and Virginia, RO SHUTTLE REFUELS OVER CLEVELAND Eaker Continues on Flight to New York From Oakland to Dem- strate Worth., By the Assoclated Press. CLEVELAND, Ohio, August 28— Capt. Ira Eaker, in the endurance plane Shuttle, which is making a non-stop endurance flight from Oakland, Calif., was refueled in air here at noon today, and continued on to New York City. The purpose of the flight is to de- termine the feasibility of refueling in air for air mail planes, and the Post Office Department is co-operating in the flight with the Boeing Aircraft Co. Chicego got a glimpse of the Shuttle when it passed swiftly over that city on (its eastward flight. The plane was sighted at 7:40 a.m., daylight time. il stk Theater Burns in Rio. By Cable to The Star. | _RIO DE JANEIRO, August 28.—The | Carlos Gomez Theater was destroyed by fire yesterday, and other buildings in medsame city block considerably dam- aged. The Rialto Theater is the latest to be | houses showing The Evening Star-Uni- i e.? EQUITY SUSPENDS JACK DEMPSEY i g e Estelle Remains as Member of Actors’ Association Fighting to Unionize Talkies. By the Associated Press. NEW YORK, August 28.—Jack Demp- sey was on the suspended list of Ac- tors’ Equity today, charged with disloy- alty to the organization during its re- cent unsuccessful effort to unionize aetors in sound and talking films. Equity Conncil, | Dempsey, refused | to explain its ‘ac- | tion. Dempsey’s wife, Estelle Taylor, also a member of H o deliberations b of the council were admitted to have | centered about Ethel Barrymore's activities in Holly- wood, which have l':lesn’held’ rfisponsl- le for failure to| induce film producers to accept a | contract form -approved by Equity. | | Members of the council refused to say | Whether any definite action had been | taken in Miss Barrymore’s case. | Frank Gillmore, president of Equity, expressed confidence that the organi- zation would ultimately win its fight | Jack Dempsey. which suspended | - . TWRF, 5 E. S. BELDEN, BUILDER, IS DEAD IN CHICAGO Was Vice Fuller President of George A. Co.—Erected” Five Large Buildings. By the Associated Press. CHICAGO, August 28 —Edgar Stan- ton Belden, builder of Kansas City Unlon Station, Chicago & North Western terminal, Blackstone, La Salle and Stevens Hotels, died here yesterday. He was vice president of the George A. Fuller Co. . The American-type suburban home is being introduced into South Africa. Specializing In Perfect DIAMONDS Large assortment bar pins, scarf pins, also complete line of standard watches. Shop at the friendly store— youre always greeted with a smile—with no obligation to buy, Charge Accounts Tnvited M. Wurtzburger Co. 742 Ninth St. N.W, Specializing in Perfect Diamonds to extend its sway over the talking films, | United Miners Board to Meet. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., August 23 | —John L. Lewis, presldeglt of (tfll'?e | United Mine Workers of America, yes- terday issued a call for a meeting of the executive committee of the organi- | zation to be held here the week of Scp- | tember 9. Although officials deonied a general reorganization of the union i fields would take place, changes in cer- | tain districts were contempiated, they | | said. o Six Bandits Are Executed. MEXICO CITY, August 28 (A)— Press dispatches from Puebla yesterday | told of the execution of six more of the bandits who recently killed the pay- master of La Trinidad factory and stole 5,000 pesos (about $2,500). 25 3 L 3 originated that ancient prejudice against all cigarettes. That criticism is no longer justified. LUCKY STRIKE, the finest cigarette you ever smoked, made of the choicest tobacco, properly aged and skillfully plended—“IT’S TOASTED.” See Our Autumn Displays of FINE ' FURNITURE We are showing h dreds of inter esting pieces for CREDIT PLAN Sour’ home. Peter Grogan & Sons Co. GROGAN'S 817-823 Seventh St.N. Homefurnishers Since 1866 OPEN SAT., AUG, 31 USE OUR EASY now u udice Has Been Removed ce, there - “TOASTING,” the most modern step in cigarette manufacture, removes from LUCKY STRIKE harmful irritants which are present in cigarettes manufac the old-fashioned way. Everyone knows that heat purifies and s6 “TOASTING”—LUCKY STRIKE’S extra secret process—removes harmful corrosive acrids (pungent irritants) from LUCKIESwhich in the old-fashioned manufacture of cigarettes cause throat irritation and coughing. Thus “TOASTING” ‘has destroyed that ancient prejudice against cigarette smoking It’'s toasted” . TUNE IN—The Lucky Strike Dance Orchestra, every Saturday Night, over a coast-to-coast network of the N. B. C. cco Ca., Mfrs, by men and by women. 4 ured in “It's toasted”—the phrase that describes the extra “toasting” process applied in the manufac- ture of Lucky Strike Cigarettes, The finest tobaccos—the Cream of the Crop—are scientifically subjected to penetrating heat at minimum, 260" —maxzimum, 300°, Fahrenheit. The exact, expert regulation of such high temperatures removes impurities. More than a slogan, “It’s Toasted” is recognized by millions as the most modern step in cigarette manufacture,