Evening Star Newspaper, October 6, 1929, Page 20

FIGHT ON VIRGINIA AUTO PLATES UP IJ. S. Supreme Court Calen- dar Gets Cases of Local Importance. - The quesiion of whether the owner has the right to operate an sutomobile fon the streets of Washington under a . Virginia license after his District per- £mit has been revoked and a controversy hinging on the rights of a tenant under *the District code are the issues in two of several cases of local importance pending in the Supreme Court of the United States. The court begins its Fall term tomorrow. The District Commissioners hav asked the court to review the decision of the Court of Appeals holding that Charles H. Fred, alias Hamilton C. Fred, had the right to operate an automobire #in Washington under a Virginia license after his District permit had been re- voked. The Commissioners declared s$hat should the ruling be permitted to stand citizens here would have no pro- ttection egainst drivers who on the re- ivocation of their permits here could step out of the District, register their automobiles in 2 neighboring State and operate their cars on the streets of ‘Washington “to their heart’s content.” Tenant Ouster Up. Whether a tenant, under the District code, can be ousted without 30-day {motice in writing, upon failure to pay iback rent, a question of considerable iimportance to owners of property, is at issue in a controversy raised by Harold M. Smith, who refused to surrender an Zapartment in the Portland Hotel unless given such notice. {. A suit was brought by Pauline V. Beyer, operating the property, to oust Smith in January, 1928. His lease had expired in Septemoer, 1927, and the plaintiff claimed he owed her $242, four months’ rent. The lower courts sus jtalned Smith in his contention tha ‘under the District code, he could only “be ousted on written notice to vacate. Other cases of local interest are the following: Effort by Frances and Lulu K. Perry to obtain a judgment against the Capi- tal Traction Co. for nervous shock which they alleged had been caused by a_collision between their automobile and a street car at the corner of Con- necticut avenue and Woodley road, the District courts having held that nervousness and shock resulting from ‘such an accident were not sufficient grounds for awarding damages. Right to Trade Name. Whether Alfred Klesner had the right to continue in business here un- der the name of the “Shade Shop,” af'er the Federal Trade Commission had ordered him to stop, holding that the use of the name constituted unfair methods of competition because the name had previously been adopted and used by another store, the lower courts having sustained Klesner's right to use the name on the ground that it was descriptive of his business, and :(m'd be used by all engaged in that usiness. Claim of the Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Co. against the Government, Ssecking to recover approximately $136,- 000. lost by the company in providing additional telephone facilities for the War Dep: ent at 1723 F street, where the 0overnment set up a private exchange during the World War. The company contended it had installed a switchboard at a cost of approxi- most of the claimed having been suffered in dis- posing of it when the exchange was abandoned. but the Court of Claims held that there was no contract under Mrs. Carter De Haven, Actress, Petitions Court to Cut Alimony By the Associated Press. LOS ANGELES, October 5. —Mrs. Carter de Haven, actress and divorced wife of the come- dian, asked Superior Court to re- duce her alimony. “Why, I never heard of such a thing,” the court gasped. Mrs. De Haven explained that while she had been given custody of their two children, the husband was taking them on the stage and “I,want to help him.” 'WOMEN AUTOISTS TOLEARN OF GARS |A. A. A. to Give Movie and Lecture Course on What’s Under the Hood. Washington's women motorists will be given an opportunity to learn the mechanics of their automobiles through | & motion picture and lecture course, to be given by the District of Columbia di- vision of the American Automobile As- | sociation, it was announced last night. There will be eight weekly meetings on Friday afternoons from 2 to 3:30 o'clock, to which all woman drivers, whether members of the association or not, are invited. The object is not to make motor experts of women drivers, it was explained, but to give a working { knowledge of what goes on under the | hood of an automobile, the more com- | mon forms of motor troubles and in- | formation as to how to minimize them. Twelve motion picture reels will show | in "detail the construction and opera- tion of an automobile. Following the showing of these pictures and instruc- tion talks accompanying them, there will be a “question box” session, it was announced by Ernest N. Smith, execu- tive vice president of the association. Enrollment blanks for the course may be obtained at the A. A. A. headquar- | ters, Seventeenth street and Pennsyl- vania avenue. The program as follows: arranged is as Friday, October 25, 1. Opening address. 2. “The Running Gear and Differ- | ential.” Moving picture. Friday, November 1. 1. “The Engine.” Moving picture. | 2. “How Mechanical Knowledge Aids a Driver.” Discussion. | 3. Answers to questions. Friday, November 8. 1. “The Carburetor.” Moving picture. | 2. “Essentials of Safe Driving.” Dis- | cussion. | Friday, November 15. 1. “The Fuel System end Ignition.” Moving picture. 2. “Traffic -Laws—Motorist and Pe- destrian Responsibility.” Discussion. 3. Answers to questions. | Friday, Nevember 22. l 1. Ignition system. Moving picture. 2. Automobiles and children. Dis- cussion. 3. Answers to questions. Friday, November 29, { 1. The cooling system and the clutch. | Moving - picture. 2. Co-operation with the Traffic | Burean. Discussion. THE SUNDAY STAR, TWO FARM BOARD- -SORATCHES LIKELY Opposition to Cotton and Wheat Representatives May Prevent Senate 0. K. By the Associated Press. Opposition developing among the wheat and cotton groups in the Senate yesterday raised some doubt on the confirmation of the two members who represent those commodities on the Federal Farm Board. Some cotton States Senators sald there was a flmblhmty they would op- pose Carl Williams of Oklahoma, cot- ton's representative, because of his tes- timony regarding prices before the Sen- ate agricultural committee. Similar expressions of disapproval were made by Senators from the grain belt against Sam R. McKelvie of Nebraska, who speaks for wheat on the board. Expressing some concern over the turn of the situation, administration leaders said that if a coalition of cot- ton and wheat State Senators is formed, neither Williams nor McKelvie could be confirmed Opposition to Willlams. The opposition to Willlams is belng led by Senator Smith, Democ Sout} who enjoys a position of lead g ership in the Benate on matters per- taining to cotton. “At this time,” Smith said yesterday, “I do not see how I can play square with the cotton producer and vote to confirm Mr. Willlams. On the other hand, I do not want to put obstacles in the path of President Hoover if he really is intent on carrying out this co-operative marketing ymr-m. shall determine my position in a day or_two.” He said the reason for his opposition was Wildlams' tYestimony that cotton farmers should be getting 1 cent to 1Y, cents more per pound than they are now, or around 18!4 cents. “Think of that,” the South Carolinian asserted. “When Mr. Willlams knows that the ave e price since 1919 was 221; cents and that low prices have prevalled in spite of the fact that Amer- ican production was less than world demand for American cotton. What can cotton growers expect of a man who makes such a statement?” Says Testimony Misconstrued. Senator Thomas, Democrat, Okla- homa, sponsor for Willlams, said the cotton ma testimony had been mis- construed. He sald he would ask Wil- liams to make himself clear in a writ- ten communication to the Senate com- mittee, or may ask to have him re- called to testify orally. Although a number of Western Sen- ators have indicated dissatisfacticn with the selection of McKelvie, the most outspoken opposition has been made by Senator Wheeler, Democrat, Mon- tana. He sald flatly he believed Me- Kelvie should not be on the board and indicated he would lead a campaign on the Senate floor to have him rejected. “Mr. McKelvie's testimony before the committee,” Wheeler said, “disclosed be- yond all doubt that he has no grasp of the economic problems confronting the wheat producers.” Chairman McNary will not call the ed Davenport Suite Senate agriculture committee to make a report on the board's confirmation until Wednesday. In the meantime, administration leaders are canvassing the temper of the Senate to determine whether a cotton and wheat_coalition to reject Willlams and McKelvie 1s likely to be agreed upon. 7| BOLIVIANS SEE NOREVOLT. Several Leading Politicians Get Orders to Leave Country. LA PAZ, Bolivia, October 5 (#).— Several prominent political figures have been asked to leave the country as a precautionary measure, but officlals sald tonight that there was no dangef to _public order. The situation was described by them as tranquil and alarmist rumors circu- later abroad were said to be unfounded. Gen. Ismael Montes, former President, wes asked to leave the country, Vice President Abdon Saavedra has gone to Santa Cruz and othcrs have been sent | to various places. SHOT MISSES MINISTER. Rumanian Communist Says He Sought to Avenge Deaths, BUCHAREST, Rumania, October 5 (/).—Dr. Vadja Voevod, Rumanian min- ister of the interior, narrowly escaped a bullet fired by a communist named Goldenberg this afternoon while the minister was riding in an automobile. Goldenberg, who was arrested, said he wished to avenge the 18 striking min- ers who were shot at Lupent in August, and whose slayers were never brought to justice. Beautiful WASHINGTON, D. C, OCTOBER 6, 1929—PART 1. CAPPER INDORSES INDUSTRIAL SHOW Senator Cites Great Value of Printing Display as Well as Others. Indorsing the fifth annual Industrial Exposition which will held at the Washington Auditorium the week of October 21, Senator Capper of Kansas, chairman of the Senate District com- mittee, sald in a statement issued last night that industrial productivity is Jjust as necessary in Washington as in other communities which do not hap- pen to be the Nation's Capital. Senator Capper expressed the belief that nothing could demonstrate better to Washingtonians and the country the growing industrial and commercial im- portance of the city than the forth- coming exposition. His statement was as foliows: Progress Is Gratifying. “The prospect of the fifth Industrial Exposition being more expressive of the progress of the National Capital than any of its predecessors must be very gratifying to all who have the best in- terests of the city at heart. These ex- | positions already have proved an in- comparable medium of portraying the of the one which impends shows that it will prove a liberal education for those who do not realize how rapidly the city has taken its place in the flelds which have made America great. “As chairman of the Senate District committee and as a citizen, I am, of course, interested in everything which makes for the welfare of the National Capital. As well as a beautiful city we all want an efficient one. This means that the city cannot perform all the functions expected of it if it is to remain merely the seat of government. It cannot be gainsaid that industrial pro- ductivity is just as necessary in Wash- ington as in other communities which do not happen to be the Natiun's Capital. “There often has been expressed the fear that if industry is to be welcomed into Washington the aesthetic develop- ment of the city will be retarded. But this by no means is so There already are in operation here aany industries which not only are no detriment to the setting in which they find them~ selves, but are a distinct asset in t9® economic welfare of the residents. Mcre | industrics of this character should be encouraged to locate here. City Grows® More Attractive. “I belicve that all will agree that with each passing year Washington be- comes more and more an attractive place in which to make one's home. And this circumstance goes hand-in- hand with a phenomenal recent growth industrially, for Census Bureau figures show that in a three-year period during which the country at large showed a gain of only 4 per cent, the value of products manufaetured in Washington increased 24 per cent. “As a publisher, it is very gratifying to me to know that a graphic arts ex- hibit at the Industrial Exposition will printing, is helping make this the cul- tural as well as pélitical Capital-of the Nation. The enormous output of the city’s printing presses going into every part of the world has an incalculable civilizing influence and although this is the greatest of our industries there are others of comparable importance to us and to the world. “The most representative of all of these will participate, I am told, in the forthcoming Industrial Exposition which has been aptly termed Washington's Shop Window." It is well that this is 8o, for certainly we all want to know and understand the city’s industrial and commercial growth and in no way, to my mind, can it be impressed upon the mind in more interesting fashion.” FAIRFAX STATION, Va., October 5 (Special) —Michael Carroli of Fairfax Station recently picked up on the bank 4f & stream on his farm, about half a (mile from Fairfax Station on the road to Clifton, a perfect head for an Indian tomahawk. It is made of stone and has | kept a good edze even through the | Japse of the century and a half or more since it was hewn. It is about five | inches long and unusually heavy. Other | relics of "the Indians who formerly roamed the woods of Fairfax County | have been found in the past near this | site. The tomahawk is on display in the store of Garnet Ford at Fairfax Station. | English Signs in Paris. | PARIS (#.—A Frenchman seems to be regarded as a foreigner in his own | home town, around the Madeleine, cen- | ter of tourist shopping. One of the | Stores recently put up warning plac- | ards, “Beware of wet paint,” neglectin; growing industrial and commercial im- | give Washingtonians and visitors some | to put it in French for the benefit o portance of Washington, and the scope | idea of how the city's leading industry, | the 3.000.000 natives. 3-Pc. iving Room Suite In walnut finish with cretonne envered bed, B2t o e Adeevia d pad—opens to full size $21.75 Open An Account Cedar Chest Strongly constructed in durable walnut moths. —idea] protection , against $9.75 Up Outstanding among new arrivals to our floors! This suite is upholstered in fast-color jacquard velour. Covered all over in same material. Three beautifully made Open An Account which the company could hold the Gov- | 3. Answers to questions. pieces in durable corduroy ernment for the loss. | Friday, December 6. ill Fight Scheduled. by William T. Graff and other ws and nieces of the late Percy ger of this city to break his will, * which the bulk of his estate, estimated at approximately $75.000, ultimately would be used to establish ‘and maintain here a hospital _for crippled children, the courts of the Dis- trict having sustained the will, par- “ticularly that provision relating to the Children’s Hospital. Validity of an assessment against “Georgiana Thompson and other abut- .$ing property owners to cover expenses cdncident to the extension of Lamont “street near the Zoo, the District courts having sustained the property owners in their contention that the District - had failed to open Lamont street. The District Commissioners insisted that the property purchased had been taken to cpen a vista to the Zoo and provide access to it, denying that it was in- tended to extend Lamont street. Doctor Seeks Reversal. Attempt by Dr. Edward J. Gunning of this city to set aside a verdict of $10,000 awarded Gertrude L. Cooley by I the lower courts for injuries alleged to have been caused by the use of a harm- ful solution in the treatment of her { ears, Dr. Gunning contending that the trial court shcould have dismissed the suit_without submitting it to the jury. £ While the Court of Appeals sustained Fthe verdict, Justice Van Orsdel severely i eriticized the practice prevailing here, v Asserting that trial judges here should | tease o be “‘mere automatons,” and ¥ declaring that verdicts should be “based “lipon substantial issues of fact rather # than mere caprice or sympathy.” {HONOR FRENCH UNKNOWN. g_omo Delegation Visits Tomb Where ¢ Wreaths Are Placed. 4. PARIS, October 5 (#).—A delegation from the 37th Division, A. E. F., made i up largely of Ohio veterans, this after- {noon went to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier " of France, where Brig. Gen. jWilllam P. Jackson and Arthur W. Reynolds placed a wreath, while a drum sounded and French officers and sol- diers stood at salute. Before sailing next Friday on the steamship America, the delegation will dedicate one more memorial at Hatton 4 Chatel, in the St. Mihiel sector. Early , next week the delegation will visit the American embassy here and make ar- . yangements to present to President ¥ Doumergue a specially bound volume of # the history of the division. } { Goes to Join Lindbergh and Wife. ! MIAMI, Fla., October 5 ().—Dr. Al- . fred Kidder, head of the archaelogical department ‘'of Carnegie Institute, left itoday aboard the second section of the West Indies Air Limited for Belize, { British Honduras, to join Col. and Mrs. iCharles A. Lindbergh in their explora- tion of the Yucatan Peninsula for 1. The transmission. Moving pic- ture. cidents. First Ald. Discussion. 3. Answers to questions. Friday, December 13. 1. The brakes. Moving picture. 2. Tire mileege and upkeep. cussion. 3. Review of course with prepared answers to 50 important questions on entire course. Graduation Luncheon. Date and place to be announced later. 3 1. Award of certificates, Note—Throughout the course there | will be offered timely suggestions on |'the care of the parts shown in the mov- g pictures. SERIES ROOF BLEACHERS MADE LEGAL BY COURT | Philadelphia Ruling Will Enable Hundreds of Fans to See Prog- ress of Big Games. Dis- By the Associated Press. PHILADELPHIA, October 5.—Three common pleas_judges, sitting en banc, ruled today that householders whose homes afford a view of ball games played at Shibe Park may erect bleacher seats on their roofs for the ac- commodaticn of several hundred fzns who will be unable to get inside the park during the world series. The judges did not issue an injunc- tion to restrain police from keeping fans off the roofs, but ruled the stands may be built if they conform to the build- ing laws. Police had sought to prevent the crowding of roofs, -earing accidents may result. Arthur C. Conwell, who appeared &S spokesman for 20 interested home owners, said each roof would accom- modate from 70 to 100 spectAtors, and that seats will cost about $10 each or more if the fans are sufficiently in- terested. MOTOR BOAT MARK SET. Outboard Craft Driven 34.82 Miles an Hour in Charles River. BOSTON, October 3 (/).—Maurice Tooey of Geneva, N. Y., claimed a new world cutboard motor boat racing rec- ord here today when he drove his craft at a rate of 34.82 miles per hour over a 5-mile course on the Charles River in the division 1 free-for-all event in the postponed national championship races staged by the American Power Boat Association. The trophy for the individual high- point scorer was awarded to Douglas A, Haskins of Quincy. Several of the drivers met with spills during the con- tests and among them was Roger Ritchie of Superior, Wis. ‘Mayan ruis ' = Jewish Mother, Stricken in Health, Ends Life on Hebrew New Year Day | Lying stretched olit onthree chairs with a tube attached to a gas jet in her {pmouth and note beside her written in | Hebrew, stating her regret in taking her !3ife on the Jewish new year, Mrs. Fan- “hie Rubin, 39 vears old, of 4713 Kansas jmvenue, was found dead yesterday after- tnoon by members of her family. i Efforts of the Fire Department rescue ®quad and Dr. John Baber of the | Emergency Hospita) failed to revive i her, Death was pronounced by the {yospital physician. Dr. J. Ramsay ! Nevitt, District coroner, issued a certifi- } cate of sulcide. { Mrs. Rubin’s husband, Jacob, and her ! @5, Abraham and Robert, were attend- o services while she made preparations for death. Returning home they found all the doors and windows of the kitchen locked and the cracks stuffed with aper. ? 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