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“DRY LAW FAILURE” SCOREDBY GRAHAM Prohibition Is Denounced by Committee Chairman as Hearings Open. (Continued From First Page.) Nearly half of the audience was com- S of women. The room had begun to fill early. ‘The chamber was selected because it is much larger than the regular com- | mittee room. Representative Mary T. Norton, Democratic wet of New Jersey, author of one of the pending resolutions, sat in | the front row. Miss M. Louise Gross, chairman of | the Woman's Committee for the Repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment, and Mrs. Dayid H. Martin, secretary. both of New York, also were on hand pre- pared to testify. Graham was interrupted by a burst of applause when he said that no law can be enforced that is destructive of right and individual liberty. loudly applauded as he concluded. ‘The chairman said that both wets and drys would be given equal op- portunity to present their views. The hearings, he said, might not accomplish anything, but they would give an op- portunity to the conscientious oppo- nents of prohibition for a public hear- ing. g‘1"]'\9 hearings, he added, would be confined to resolutions for the repeal of the eighteenth amendment. He said he had not considered plac- ing any limit on how long the hearings would run, but that witnesses would be restricted to the subject at hand, the resolutions proposing repeal and modi- fication. Representative Hickey, Indiana, a Re- publican member of the committee, in- sisted that a time limit be set. The purpose, the chairman said, is to make the hearings educative. “When prohibition was adopted, the slogan of battle ‘Down with the saloon!’ commanded the hosts,” he said. Here the chairman described the concerted efforts made for prohibition before it was adopted. There were mass meetings ‘hroughout the country, he asserted, where the proponents of prohibition had their audiences. Today, however, he continued, “we are witnessing the transgression of in- dividual rights of conscience and belief. “What opportunity has there been for the conscientious opponents of pro- hibition to be heard?” he asked. “These hearings will opau the doors to let them present their siaV of the question fully.” Death ‘well Is Cited. “Enforcement has left a train of consequences most deplorable and de- pressing to every patriot,” Graham de- clared. “Killings amounting to over 1,360 have resulted in the last 10 years from enforcement. “One hundred and fifty-one citizens ‘were killed by prohibition officers and 64 agents killed by citizens. In one there were 77,351 arrests for Violations, alleged or real. “During the first year under prohibi- tion there were 29,000 cases instituted, and during the last fiscal year there were close to 70,000. “Demand for more prisons has been made and new ones ordered, which, it is said, will not give relief from over- crowding except for a period of 5 years or possibly 10. Prison population has jumped 4 per cent per 100,000 in the last five years. “When we add corruption, bribery, demoralization of the citizenry, dis- respect for law, bootlegging and kindred offenses, does not such a picture call for the fair, dispassionate judgment of men and women to come together and reason over what remedy can be de- vised to abate this sad condition?” Should. reject a resolution ‘proposing Tevision of the Constitution, Graham added, it then would not be He was THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON. SETRETARY DAVIS. MULE TRAINS USED :- 10 SMUGGLE LIQUOR 25 Members of Three Al- leged Rum Rings Indicted for Conspiracy. By the Associated Press. -SPOKANE, Wash, Twenty-five persons were under indic! ment here today in what the Govern- ment alleges was a huge conspiracy to transport liquor from Canada to North- we! ities of the United States by mule pack trains. The conspiracy, the Government charged, had resulted in thousands of dollars’ worth of liquor being smuggled. ‘Three rum rings were sald to have re- sorted to camouflage to hide the long lines of plodding, liquor-laden animals, and at times to have driven the mules o\'ell' United States Forestry Service trails. ~ So systematized were the widespread operations of the three rum rings that a “traffic manager” was employed to route the pack trains. Heavily armed guards accompanied the liquor trains to thwart hijackers. Upon arrival at the liquor depot the cargo was loaded into automobiles for transportation to Northwest cities, Fed- eral agents said. ‘When the pack trains were overtaken by Government officers, the rum runners surrendered without offering resistance, ‘The Government will charge 51 overt acts against the defendants, most of whom were in custody or at liberty on bonds ranging from $2,000 to $3,000. February 12— ' made a motion that the hearings go on at_once. Representative Michener, Republican, Michigan, urged that the time be di- vided equally between the drys and the wets and that one representative of each side be appointed to control the time. Repesentativ Hammer, Democrat, of North Carolina, objected to the motion. Representative Dyer, Republican, of Missouri, asked that the discussions be limited to the eighteenth amendment and Chairman Graham ordered the hearings to proceed. Representative Sabath, Democrat, of Illinois, a wet and author of one of the Tepeal resolutions, said there was little to say on prohibition after Chairman Craham'’s remarks. Sabath said his resolution would amend the eighteenth amendment and would give Congress the right and power to enact legislation to control liquor. ’ submitted to the States. In the event proposing revision of the Constitution? should be submitted to the States, he said it could be approved by the State Legislature or by a convention convened in each State if so directed by Con- gress. i Referendum Is Possibility. “The convention methods, which would require delegates to be elected on the issue of amendment, would furnish the opportunity for a refer- endum, so much desired and asked for,” he said. “That method of ratification would furnish the only way a refer- endum can ever be had under the law. “There were widespread requests for Aearings from proponents and the friends of the resolutions; hence a hear- ing has been ordered. In the existing state of the public mind a hearing upon the matters could not be denied without infringing the rights of American citi- Zens to petition and be heard by the Congress upon redressing & wrong or bettering a condition. “This hearing will not interfere with President Hoover’s Crime Commission, but rather be in aid thereof. “The eighteenth amendment and the enforcement law has been tested for 10 years, without satisfactory results. Enforcement “nas left a train of conse- quences most deplorable and depressing to every patriot.” Opposes Saloons. “No one wants the restoration of the old conditions or the saloon,” Graham continued. “We may as well ask, can- not_control and regulation of liquor traffic supply the place of prohibition? ‘What use of more laws, drastic and par- taking of the spirit of vengeance, rather than justice? Natural liberty of the individual has never been totally sur- rendered to society, but only so much as is needed to preserve the organized entity. “Freedom of decision as to what one may drink, eat or wear is as funda- mental as freedom of belief in religion. Like in the delegation of powers to the Federal Government by the sovereign States, all not delegated were reserved. “Individual man has a large reser- voir of powers. Only when one’s choice | by overt acts breaks the peace or injures society can the individual decision be assailed, and then only to punish the overt acts. “Behold the action of the Canada provinces, which, after many experi- ments, have finally adopted the so- called ‘Canadian system,’ all except Prince Edward Island. Only Finland and the United States stand out as dry nations. Cannot some system be devised to control and not prohibit that will lessen the evils portrayed? The use of wine has been countenanced throughout the ages. Had God wished =ulematons he could have changed the nature of the grapes or destroyed the human appetite. He wanted character. He wanted the man who met tempta- tions and conquered. Wants Relief by Reason. “Let us reason together, not with the fanatic, for he is the foe of religious as well as individual liberty. Not with him, no, but with broadminded men and women of every faith and_belief, and try to relieve our country through reason and by conceiving a new sys- tem—one not founded on the bludgeon and a violation of men’s conscientious convictions regarding drink. “No law can ever be enforced that is destructive of right and individual liberty. You may create a guerilla warfare and conditions reeking with murder, robbery, corruption, violations or evasions and disrespect for all law. ! Every law to be capable of being en- forced without such a train of conse- quences must not be inconsistent with Sabath was questioned on his resolu- tion by Representative Sumners. The measure would leave with the States the right to control liquor, but also would permit the Government to exer- ch‘e control over dispensaries and per- mits. Sabath demanded the repeal of the eighteenth amendment, amid a burst of applause, when asked by Representa- tive Michener, Republican, Michigan, whether there was a possiblity of re- peal. Michener warned against applause, and asked him to “get down to brass tacks.” Sabath said he did not hope for re- peal at this time, but that he felt it eventually would come. Prohibition, he said, had been a fail- ure and added he felt that it would be from the beginning. He again was applauded when he as- serted many thought that Congress had no right or jurisdiction to pass the eighteenth amendment. Smiling, Chairman Graham said, “When an article is in the Censtitution S:ncfln hardly be termed unconstitu- tional.” Liggett then taking the stand testi- tified there are not less than 700 Bgelkelsles running day and night in the District of Columbia, and not less than 4,000 bootleggers.” Liggett said he had been assigned by his magazine to make a study of pro- hibition conditions throughout the country,-and that he had been working on his asignment for the past eight months. During a six-week investiga- tion of Washington and the District of Columbia, he repeated, he had conferred with members of the prohibition en- forcement unit and members of the city police vice squad and dry leaders as well as checking on speakeasies and bootleggers. 1,600,000 Gallons Yearly. Liggett estimated that 1,600,000 gal- lons of hard liquor were being con- sumed in the District of Columbia each year and that 6,000,000 gallons was the minimum amount of home brew that is made annually. In his work during the last eight months Liggett said he had studied the District of Columbia, Boston, the State of Michigan and particularly Detroit, Kansas and also his native State of Minnesota. In Minnesota, he asserted he had exceptional opportunity to compare con- ditions as they are now with what they were before the enactment of the dry aw. “With all respect for Mr. Volstead,” he said, “I know conditions in Minne- sota better than he does.” Liggett asserted he held no brief for the saloon and did not wish its return. He insisted, however, that before prs hibition, taking the District of Columbia as an example, there 300 legally licensed saloons and their proprietors obeyed the regulatory laws. At that time, he said, the minor found it very difficult if not impossible to obtain liquor in a saloon and young girls, he said, could not get it. Liggett said he had the facts to prove | that after 10 years of prohibition ar- rests in Washington for drunkenness trebled, and every form of law violation had increased in the National Capital. The Board of Temperance, Prohibi- tion and Public Morals of the Method- ist Episcopal Church sees nd reason at this time for taking part in the hearings. A statement issued last night said that the wet bloc had agreed upon no constructive program and that there was a “pitiful lack” of wet strength in Congress, with no possibility of the wet proposals being approved. “Since there is admittedly no pos- sibility of legislation resulting,” the statement added, “it is not unfair to the mind ofthe people of the country s being right and must not be de- structive of individual lberty.” committee then became involve in a discussion of procedure. t Reprecentative Sumne; t. of Texas insisted that t'me be made, rs, Democra & division characterize the wet statements being made at these hearings as intended d for publicity purposes only.” R Saiv s ‘The famous Alpine hospices of the of | Great and Little St. Bernard have been saving lives for more but Re) ntative doing service and Ls Guardia, myuhflul..&: York, than a thousand years, |nished weekly by the Department of | tive that Washington has had such an jobtained by those who govern.” DAVIS TO PRESENT FIGURES ON LABOR Cabinet Member to Be| Speaker in Radio Forum on Employment Situation. The employment situation in the| United States, a subject which has be- | come extremely vital as a result of eco- nomic conditions during the past half | year, will be discussed in an intimate manner by Secretary of Labor James J. Davis in the Nationai Radio Forum, ar- ranged by The Evening Star and spon- sored by the Columbia Broadcasting | #igures and other information con-! cerning the employment situation | throughout the country are prepared in Secretary Davis’ department each week and presented personally by Mr. Davis | to President Hoover. This weekly re- port is always made up the day of one; of the semi-weekly cabinet meetings and the information contained in them is read to the cabinet by the President and discussed around the table after- ward. President Interested. President Hoover's interest in these figures and facts regarding the weekly employment situation cannot be over- estimated. They have given him the desired information necessary in his cfforts to stimulate business and to keep up the prosperity of the Nation. This weekly information has made it possible for the President to keep his fingers on the pulse of the economic situation, along ‘with similar ones fur- Commerce relating to the trend of busi- ness. Through the medium of these figures and the accompanying informa- tion the Executive is made aware of the weak spots in the industrial struc- ture of the Nation, and is therefore bet- ter prepared to direct his energies in the matter of stimulation. Just how these figures and informa- tion are gathered and prepared is a highly interesting subject, and will be described_in some detail by Secretary Davis. From his long experience in making surveys of this important nature Secretary Davis is better prepared, pos- sibly, than any other man in the coun- try to discuss this subject, and his forth- coming radio talk is being looked for- wnrdt to with more than ordinary in- terest. Davis Is Picturesque. ‘The Secretary himself is a picturesque and interesting personality, and he is in greater demand throughout the country as a speaker than any other memb - of the President’s official fam- ily. The several addresses he has de- livered in the past in the, National Ra- dio Forum have been popular and have been followed by literally thousands of | letters. This self-educated official, who has the distinction of climbing the ladder of success from poor immigrant boy to the cabinet, is Jooked upon as a splendid example of the opportunities offered every one in this country. Secretary Davis was born in Wales and came to this country with his par- ents when a lad, and his early struggles in menial occupations and later as a steel puddler in the great mills of Penn- sylvania read like a romance. OKLAHOMA LIQUOR TRIALS NEAR CLOSE U. S. Starts Rebuttal Testimony in Hearing of 17 Accused of Forming Giant Ring. By the Assoclated Press. OKLAHOMA CITY, February 12— TIrial of Government charges originally involving 102 officials and citizens of Pottawatomie County in what Federal officers contend was a powerful “liquor racket” controlling whisky and beer in mushroom oil towns and settlements under the wing of official protection moved slowly toward a close today. Death, flight, court rulings and numerous pleas of guilty have caused the list of defendants to dwindle to 17, whose composite trial has ended, in so far as introduction of major evidence is concerned. Rebuttal testimony will be started by the Government this morn- ing and arguments are expected to begin some time this afternoon. Expense vouchers of W. O. Gordon, resigned assistant attorney general, who was charged with accepting $2,300 from the alleged ring for what the prosecution termed “protection,” threat- en to inject an angle of mystery into the last minutes of the trial. ORGANIZED LABOR JOINS IN PROTEST AGAINST CROSBY (Continued From First Page.) develop into a round table discussion of what, if anything, should be done. “It is the first time since 1878, when the District’s organic act became effec- uprising as the present one against the appointment of a Commissioner,” Col- poys declared. “The appointing power should certainly take cognizance of the protest, and as Abraham Lincoln said, ‘the consent of the governed should be “Disciplinarians Have Failed.” “President Hoover's excuse for select- ing Gen. Crosby is that he is a dis- ciplinarian of the type he wants to head Washington's_police and fire de- | partments. New York tried a_disci- plinarian, yGen. Bingham, and he fell down woefully. Philadelphia tried Gen. Butler, He proved a ‘bloomer.’ " Colpoys also said he resented the re- cent statement of Secretary of War Hurley, in which the latter defended the President’s selection of Gen. Crosby as well as Mr. Hoover’s implication that out of 200,000 residents of the District, who are eligible for the ap- pointment he could not find two civilians to govern the city. “We have all classes of people here who have a high degree of intelligence,” Colpoys declared. Aside from the state- ment of Colpoys, the opposition of or- ganized labor to the sclection of Gen. Crosby also is reflected in the current issue of the Trades Unionist, which carries on its front page an editorial labeled “Appointment of Maj. Gen. Crosby Evasion of Laws Intent.” FOREIGN BROADCASTS PLANNED FOR WEEK END By the Associated Press. NEW YORK, February 12.—Programs from Germany and Holland will brought to the American listener this week end. The twn features, which will consist of music d talks, will be transmitted by the National Broad- casting Co. At 5:30 pm., Eastern time, Friday there will be a program from Berlin, in which Willlam Hard, N. B. C. rep- resentative in Europe, will talk, to ge followed by 30 minutes of music. The second program, from Holland, on Sunday afterncon, starting at 1 o'clock, Eastern time, will consist part- ly of an address by Bernard C. J. Loder, former chief judge of the World Court of International Justice. The musical part of the program will come from the studios of P] ven. LEADERS HOPEFUL OF CHEST SUGCESS Officials, Optimistic for Fu- ture Campaigns, Expect Ad- ditional Gifts This Year. (Continued From First Page.) had not been affected by the market fluctuations at all. Although Mr. Poole did not mention it last night, the inability of the Chest | workers to solicit in the Government de- partments this year was another con- tributing factor to the deficit, although perhaps only a slight one. Approxi- mately 60.000 pledge cards were dis- [ System, tomorrow night, | tributed in the departments last Sat- urday in the hope that Federal em- ployes who were not reached at their homes would take advantage of this opportunity. The net results of this method of solicitation, however, pr duced only $8,186, although in fairne it should be stressed that the report only a partial one. Many Federal em- ployes gave at their homes; others sent their contributions through the mails or gave through stations in banks and department stores. The amount sub- scribed by the Federal employes last year, however, was approximately $60,- 000. Far from discouraged by the deficit and the ability to report only $96.663.98, Chest officials regarded the situation to- day as complete insurance that the Community Chest is here to stay and in future years will do more and more good for Washington. “We're not stopping: we've just be- gun,” Right Rev. James E. Freeman Bishop of Washington, declared. “No matter what the situation is, let us believe that there are enough men and women in Washington who will never sleep until the final budget is raised. The Community Chest will never be dissolved.” Plan to Continue Solicitation. Such a thought, as a matter of fact. as no part in the plans of Chest officials. “Of course we will go on,” Newbold Noyes, chairman of the special gifts committee, said. “We are just waiting for next year, when we may put into practice the lessons we have learned from our efforts this year.” The next step, in view of the present situation, was explained by Director Street. Although the intensive cam- paign has ended for this year, he said the exccutive committee of the Chest plans to continue its solicitation of prospects by mail and other means in the hope of obtaining additional con- | tributions. Figuring the total receipts as $1,617,- 513.46, which includes the $50,000 r garded by Chest officials as guaranteed in the near future, Mr. Street explained that after all possible gifts are received, the remaining deficit, if there is one, will be met by paring down the budgets of the 75 agencies to the point where appropriations will not exceed the sum available, “If Washington will not give the min- imum needed to carry on the work of these organizations,” he said, “we must carry on with what Washington will give and see to it that Washington is brought to realize fully the necessity for supporting its institutions in future years.” Failure Is Denied. There was nat a single discouraged worker who left the hall last night or if there was, he kept the fact well con- cealed. Bishop Freeman and Mrs. P. C. Gavan of Sacred Heart Church, in- spired them with fresh hope for next vear. The latter described the Chest as “a heavenly inspiration sent to Wash- ington” and added that the “heart of Washington” would respond to its ap- peal in the years to come. Frederic A. Delano, president of the Chest, echoed the feeling of all the workers, when he reiterated “We haven't iailed.” Dr. Kelly Miller, head of region five of the Metropolitan Unit, declared the chief function of the Chest is educa- tional in teaching the lesson of moral and spiritual unity in the District of Columbia. “Washington has _many cross lines,” he said. “All creeds and colors have been united in the Chest. In this respect, the Chest has done more good in the last year than all the churches.” Chairman Poole called upon the various leaders to submit their reports, as follows: Metropolitan Unit, $62.247,- 98; Group Solicitation Unif, $22.203, and special gifts committee, $12,213. E. W. Libbey, president of the Chief Clerks’ Assoclation of the executive de- partments and chairman _of the Chest's Government Employes Unit, reported 2,597 pledges for $8,186. Some bureaus and divisiors, he explained, had not as yet sent in their list and the report must be understood as only a partial one. In behalf of the District Government employes the sum of $396.50 was re- ported, with “other gifts to follow.” Police and Firemen Aid. Frank R. Jelleff, chairman of the Group Solicitation Unit, reported about 4,800 gifts to make up $22,203. These | included gifts from members of the Metropolitan police force amounting to $1,509 and from the city's firemen amounting to $2.097.50. The sum reported by the Metropoli- tan Unit, of which Merritt O. Chance was chairman, included $3,629.06 from region 5, consisting entirely of colored workers. Dr. sald the region had contributed up to 91 per cent of its quota and in this re- spect had done its part as loyally as any other group in Washington. About 100 colored workers attended the meet- ing and their report was loudly applaud- ed. Their total amount raised was $32,- 663.92. Division 8 of region 2, of which James B. Evans, Mrs. Charles A. Goldsmith and W. C. Hanson are co-chairmen, up- held its steady record during the cam- paign by reporting $7,684.92 last night, the largest amount for any single di- vision. Reporting for the special gifts com- mittee, Mr..Noyes read a list of Wash- ingtonians who contributed $5,000 or more individually to the Chest budget, refuting the idea that the wealthy peo- ple of the city were not carrying their part of the load. The total amount raised through special gifts during the ::mpnlgn Wwas $908,247 from 1,303 giv- s. The United States Marine Band Or- chestra furnished music for last night's meeting, volunteering its services, as it has done during the whole campaign. Arlthur ‘Witcomb, cornetist, played two solos. . George O'Connor and Matt Horn were to sing. but something happened. The plano was locked. No one could find the key. They will sing another day. Gifts of More Than $100. Gifts of $100 and over reported as follows—$500, Harry Viner, Security Storage Co, M. J. Meehan & Co, Southern Dairie Edward S, Perot, jr.; $400, Hagry Hoskinson, Zion :!aaopll.st Church; $375, Kittie Schwab; | Colonial Ice Cream Co., Thomp- son's Dairy, A. M. Nevius, Rudolph & West Co., Jullus Lansburgh Furniture Co.; $293, Ernest N. Smith; $250, be | Benjamin W. Thoron, anonymous, Ed- ward E. Clement, Otis Elevator Co.; $213.76, Anacostia Bank; $200, J. C. Sheehy, John Dolph, student body of Mount Vernon Seminary, Mrs. Annie F. Darby, John T. Cushing, Charles B. Lyddane, Mr. and Mrs, Nelson Frank- lin, Samuel C. Redman, E. J. Murphy Co., Inc.; Republic Theater, Thomas R. Shipp, Mrs. John Thompson; $180, H. B. Stabler, Miss C. A. Longfellow: $165, George B, Purman; $160, H. G. Hoskin- son, N. L. Sansbury employes; $158, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W, Sidwell; $150, L. Hartz, Fred McKee, H. B. Leary, sr. G. M. Alexander, G. O. Vass, Doubleday Hill Electric Co., Mrs: L. A. Johnson, Dr, and Mrs. William A. White, I. Mil- ler Co., Republic Investment Co., J. C. Miller in his statement | D. €, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1939 EUROPE’S BEA NS COMPETE FOR FIRST HONORS UTY QUEE - & & ! The national heauty representatives of all Europe promised a hard task for the judges in picking “Europe’s Queen of when they gathered in Paris for the contest this year. They are, left to right, front row: Miss Ttaly, Miss Den- Miss Greece, Miss Turkey, Miss Erance, Miss Spain, Miss Russia, Miss Czechoslovakia and Miss Belgium. Second row: Miss Yugoslavia, Miss Germany, Miss Austria, Miss Rumania, Miss Bulgaria, Miss Hungary, Miss England and Miss Ireland. NAVAL CONFERENCE OCCUPIES HOOVER President Hopes to Dispose| of Business and Go Fish- ing in Afternoon. (Continued From First Page.) cabin of the Saunterer has grown con- ;idrrubly in the few days he has been ere. Capt. Buchanan Stands By. Capt. Allen Buchanan, chief White House naval aide, who has been one of the President's closest advisers upon naval matters before and since the visit_of Prime Minister Macdonald to the White House last Fall, was in fre- quent touch with Washington yester- day after word that the conference between Secretary Stimson and the other American delegates and the British premier reached here. Capt. Buchanan is making his headquarters on Long Key, and s today holding himself in readiness for a hurry call from the President. It has been said in the ‘President’s behalf that while he is not attempting to dictate or dominate the American procedure at London, he is, nevertheless, keeping in close touch with his head of the dele- gation there. Also he is offering ad- vice and assistance when asked or when he deems it necessary. With the view to expediting the Presi- dent’s advices and at the same time keep them confidential, private tele- phone and telegraph wires connect Long Key with the White House. So that these wires may be handled with the highest intelligence and _strict secrecy the President brought along E. W. Smithers, chief of the communica- | tions staff of the White House, who has served in that capacity since the Spanish war period of the McKinley administration. All communications are | being transmitted in code and are re- ceived in the same manner. President Retires Early. After his last message to Washington was transmitted last night, and Secre- tary Richey returned to him to report that fact, the President and Mrs. Hoover, who were sitting out on the broad aft deck of their house boat en- joying a glorious balmy moonlight night, talking with their guests, retired. It was then a few minutes past 10 o'clock. Although there was to be no fishing for the President this morning, he and the others of his party were up bright and early. The President was reminded at breakfast that the day was ideal for fishing, but he remained resolute, waved away his tempter and kept his promise to himself to do some work. —P. & A. Photos. Child Crawls to Death Under Car of Doctor Who Gave Her Serum By the Associated Press. SALT LAKE CITY, February 12—A physician who called at her home to administer whooping cough serum to Joan Brenton, 2 ears old, ran over the child with is automobile and killed her. ‘When Dr. Barnet E. Bonar left the home and entered his ma- chine the child followed him and crawled beneath the wheels. BLASTS IN CHICAGO 'Bombs Placed in Laundry and Dwelling in Widely Separated Sections. By the Assoclated Press. CHICAGO, February 12.—Another terrific explosion shook the North Side last night, Two people were injured, the rear of the building housing the Northwestern Laundry Co. was wrecked and the damage was estimated at more than $25,000. At first attributed to & bursting boiler, Fire Department officials later found the boilers intact and said the explosion was caused by a bomb. Several hours later, far across the city on the South Side, a second bomb was exploded beneath the bed room window {of William Roberts, a trucking con- tractor, The house was damaged and nearby windows shattered. The North Side explosion rocked the business district at the intersection of Lincoln avenue and Diversey Parkway. Hundreds of windows were broken and automobiles were covered with glass and debris. The explosion, occurring at 11:20 p.m., attracted several thousand people. Ong man walking on a street to the rear of the laundry was struck by flying glass and her d badly cut. A man driving a truck past the alley entrance was hurled to the ground when the windshield of his truck was blown in. The owners of the laundry were un- able to account for the explosion. Their truck drivers were all union men and they had no trouble, they said. With all windows blown out of their homes, many families in the neighbor- hood were forced to seek other shelter for the night. Roberts also said he had had no labor The President is going after game f{rouble and could not account for the fish when he starts out this afternoon. He announced this with considerable emphasis this morning_when he was discussing his plans. He is going to leave to others in the party the re- sponsibility of catching edible fish. He tried it yesterday, and after bending over his line for more than eight hours in the waters of Pawnee Creek and the gulf and ocean waters near Alli- gator Light about 13 miles from here, he succeeded in catching only one edible fish, a five-pound Spanish mackerel. He caught three barracudas and a bonita, but they are not of a quality to afford good eating. Others May Fill Larder. His intimation was that he is going to leave the fishing for the ship’s larder to Mrs. Hoover and the others in the party. His attitude was that he has long since demonstrated that he is a certified deep-sea fisherman, and he evidently proposes to stay in the big league. Lieut. Comdr. Joel T. Boone, the President’s physician, and Secre- tary Richey, have had marked success as catchers of edible fish. . 10 Slain, 6 Hurt in Mutiny. HANOI, French Indo-China, Febru- ary 12 (/).—Five French officers were kiiled, five were wounded and five An- namite troopers were killed and six wounded in a mutiny of native rifle- men at Yenbay, 90 miles from here. Flood & Co., Fashion Shop, George W. Manogue; $140, Mr. s, J. Thomas; $133.50, Eagle Bedding Co.; $125, Parkway Motor Co., Inc.; $120, J. Elvans Mayfleld, Alfred Chester Flather, Frank Stetson, Wayne Kendrick; $100, Madrillon Co., Inc.; Lewis A. Payne, ‘Thomas P. Brown, E. J. McQuade, Arthur Lee Thompson, Francis G. Addi- son, jr.; Sister Julia of Trinity, H. L. McQueen, Ralph W. Benton, Alfred Lawson, J. E. Shoemaker, Charles H. Potter & Co., Inc.; Edward W. Martin, David N. Houston, William L. Beale, E. H. Cunningham, Robert C. Jones, Mrs. Lucy W. Stoddard, Arthur Claren- don Smith, Clarendon Smith, Clyde B. Altchison, J. A. Talbot, C. Phillips Hill, National Federation of Post Office Clerks, E. N. Snow, J. A. M. Adair, Wil- liam R. de Lashmutt, Frank J. F. Thiel, Charles F. Roberts, Mr: . V. Hoff W. G. Distler, William D. L. Johnson, Marks & Clerk, Webster Bent, Miss Gertrude O’Ha Mr, and Mrs. James H, Baden, Dr. H. C. Woolley, Frederick Stohlman, H. Bradley David- son, Washington Brick & Terra Cotta Co., Barry-Pate Motor Co.,, Inc.; Mar- tin T. Wiegand, Mrs. Elizabeth Wiegand, Miss A. Barbara Wiegand, Henry M. Wiegand, Willlam S. Hammers, Colum- bia Lodge, No. 85; Gerald D. Grosner, Lambert-Hudson Motors Co., Mrs. Charles R. White, Thompson Bros., Lee B. Kemon, Frank A. Kerr & Co., Henry 8. Matthews, Vernon G. Owen, Latch String Restaurant, City Pinance Corpo- ration, M. K. Richter, George Spransy, National X-Ray Laboratories, F. P. Gutherie, C. P. L. Moran, Hill & Tibbits, Lowell Mellett, L. E. Rubel and W, W. Owens. [ bombing of his home. He and his wife were thrown from bed, but were not injured. SOLICITORS FREED AFTER POLICE 0. K. Two Men Were Held for Investi- gation of Yearbook's Status, Reports from embassies and legations here that two men were making the rounds asking for subscriptions to a po- lice yearbook yesterday sent police on the trail and brought the temporary detention of the men while the detective bureau investigated the publication, which has no official connection with the local Police Department. The investigation, made by six de- tectives, proved, however, that the men were in the legitimate business of seck- ing contributions for a privately spon- sored police book, and they were freed. When notified of the activities of the solicitors, the Police Department denied knowledge of such a publication and declared it had no official connection with the department. It was for that reason the probe was launched. ‘The men were held on the usual in- vestigation booking while the detectives straightened out the misunderstanding. il 8 CLOTHIER IS FOUND LYING IN HIS STORE A. D. Rosenberg, Believed Robbery Victim, Unconscious for Several Hours. A. D. Rosenberg, 51 years old, pro- prietor of a clothing store at 3631 M Street, today was found in an uncon- sclous conditlon in his store, with se- vere cuts about the face, believed to be a robbery vietim, Rosenberg was discovered lying near the cash register by Henry N. Weissner, 3532 T street, an acquaintance, when he visited the store about 11 o'clock. Rosenberg was taken to Emergency Hospital, where he had failed to regain onsciousness early .his afternoon. Rosenberg's watch was missing and his pockets are belleved to have been rifled. The cash drawer, though, was lpflarenuy untouched, according to police. The hour of the probable robbery is unknown, although it was believed that it probably occurred shortly after Rosen- bérg open his store today. This con- clusion was drawn from the fact that his wife told police that he had been accustomed to entering sales in a ledger ::dd that no entries had been made ay. DAMAGE BUILDINGS | | :Overture, * “PUBLIC PROTEST" CALLED AFTER RIOT 1,200 Cleveland Unemployed Are Incited Against Police After Melee. By the Assoclated Press. CLEVELAND, Ohio, February 12—A mass “protest” meeting was called for late today by leaders of the 1,200 un- employed men and women who pitted fists and knives against police night sticks in a “work or food” riot before the City Hall yesterday. ‘Women and children were urged to join a public rally against “police bi tality” by orators who retreated, Wi ing strips of policemen’s coattails as banners, after the unemployed had been beaten away from the City Hall. Nine alleged rioters were under ar- rest today, two more of the unemployed and three policemen were suffering from injuries and more than a score of 9Lhers nursed bruises. ‘The so-colled Council of the Unem- ployed recruited some 1,200 persons and marched on.the City Hall to demand work or food. A council committee was scheduled to hear their representatives about unempioyment. A wild melee followed when police refused to admit the entire gathering |and attempted to clear crosswalks. The | rioters lost heart when two fire trucks arrived and made ready to throw a | water barrage. 'FAVORITE HYMNS | Anniversary Program Arranged by Citizens’ Committee on National Representation for D. C. ‘The favorite hymns of Abraham Lin- coln and & talk by Representative Clyde Kelly of Pennsylvania are fea- tures of a special Lincoln's birthday anniversary program to be broadcast by Station WMAL tonight from 7 to 7:30 o'clock. ‘The program has been arranged by the Citizens' Joint Committee on Nu- tional Representation for the District. The quartet of the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church, where Lincoln attended while President, will provide the musical background. Rev. Joseph R. Sizoo, pastor of the church, will in- troduce the quartet, which is composed of Miss Dorothy Wallauer, soprano; Miss Mildred Creel, contralto; Arthur C. Gorbach, bass, and Bernard G. Spille, tenor. Paul W. Fishbaugh, or- ganist of the church, is the director, GEN. FRANK M’COY . OFFERS TO FIGHT GEORGIA “HECKLER” (Continued From First Page.) i regarding appointment of Maj. OF LINCOLN ON AIR| CROSBY OPPOSITION TERMED “FOOLISH" McKeever Urges C. of C. to Concentrate on Selection of ‘Second Commissioner. Conflicting sentiment in the ranks of the Washington Chamber of Commerce Gen, Herbert B. Crosby as District Commis- sioner developed at a meeting last night, but no effort was made to over- turn the action of the chamber di- rectors, who recently went on record against the Crosby appointment. The difference of opinion became evident unexpectedly in the midst of a sessfon devoted to bringing together for the first time the various real estate interests of the city with a view to ad- vancing co-operation among them, McKeever Lauds Crosby. Robert L. McKeever, real estate oper- ator, said the chamber’s policy was “foolish,” since its only effect would be to antagonize the President, upon wi District citizens depend for many vors. They could much better employ themselves in trying to influence the rh‘r‘vilfl: of a second Commissioner, he said. He declared Gen. Crosby is well fit- ted for the position. He is a man of wide experience; Mr. KcKeever pointed out, and owns a home here, having lived in Washington for the past eight yea The speech was greeted with ap- plause. President Charles W. Darr in reply declared that although Washing- ton residents are disfranchised, they have a right to insist that the iaw which assures them of what little rep- resentation they possess be kept in- violate. He said the action of the directors was not disrespectful to the President Inor to Gen. Crosby, for whom they entertain the highest personal regard, and that he has no indication that President Hoover so considered it. . The matter was left where it began, since no one called for a special megt ing to reverse the action of the board. Last night's session, in the Mayflower Hotel, was “Real Estate Night.” It was featured by explanations by repre- sentatives of the work and achieve- ments of their organizations, Charles W. Eliot, 2d, city planner for the National Capital Park and Plan- ning Commission, advocated building more residential structures near the downtown area and preservation of the natural topography by subdividers, List of Speakers. Other speakers included Alfred H. Lawson, president of the Washington Real Estate Board; Rufus S. Lusk, executive secretary of the Operative Builders Association; E. H. Rosengarten, president of the Building Trades Em- ployers Association: Horace W. Peaslee, president of the Washington Chapter of the American Institute of Archi- tects, and Robert V. Fleming, president of the Riggs National Bank. Robert N. Harper, president of the District National Bank, presented the report of a special committee on & referendum submitted by the Chamber of Commerce of the United States, vhich was approved. The proposals were that the governor of the Federal Reserve Board be made its chairman instead of the Secretary of the Treas- ury; that the Federal Reserve Board have its own building: that salaries of the governor and members of the board be increased to a parity with those of officials of reserve banks throughout the country, and that more publicity be glvera the policy and activities of the .. AGENT TRANSFERRED AFTER DORAN VISIT | Commissioner, Making Investiga- tion/in Chicago District, Refuses to Comment.on Yellowley. By the Associated Press. CHICAGO, February 12.—The liquor flareup that attracted Prohibition Com~ missioner James M. Doran to the Middle West, brought him to Chicago today, accompanied by persistent rumors of a shakeup in the Chicago enforcement personnel. He said he was making an investiga- tion of Chicago dry law enforcers, but refused to discuss whether rumored changes would include E. C. Yellowly, district administrator, but did disclose that W. Frank Cunningham, deputy ad- ministrator at Milwaukee, had been transferred. It was announced yesterday that the J. E. Hubinger Bros. Co. of Keokuk, Iowa, had been indicted for alleged shipment of corn sugar to illegal dis- tillers. Previously, indictments were re- turned on similar charges against the Corn Products Co. and the Fleischmann Yeast Co, in journalism at Mercer University, and a conversation brought the incident to an amicable end. The general delivered an address on “Certain Practical Peace Problems,” dealing with the occupation of Cuba, the Nicaraguan intervention and the committee of inquiry and conciliation which adjusted the Bolivian-Paraguayan dispute. He announced he would an- swer questions from the audience. “Does the Monroe Doctrine or the Constitution give the President the right to land Marines when he wishes to do s0?"” Prof. Allen inquired. ‘As Commander-in-Chief of the Army and Navy the President has the au- thority to land Marines in any country,” the general replied. “Could the President, for example, land troops in Great Britain?” asked the professor. “Yes, but he wouldn't”” said the general. “Does the United States wish to civilize the Latin American countries or does it wish to protect the Panama Canal; and if the first is true, does it intend to civilize them by occupying them with soldiers?” asked the professor. “To answer your question I should have to make generalizations I do not care to make,” the general said, “I don't like the tone of your questions, nor their insinuations, ‘and I take it that you are insulting the Government T represent and the uniform I wear." “It happens that I wore the same uniform,” said Prof. Allen, “and I do not mean it as an insult.” “I consider it such,” sald the general. “There are ladies here, but I would be glad to argue with you, or have a dis- cussion with you, or :ave a fight with you."” The conference concludes its sessions with a meeting today. .. BAND CONCERT. By the United States Marine Band Orchestra, this evening at 8 o'clock, at the auditorjum, Marine Barracks: Tay- lor Banson leader, Arthur 8. Whitcomb second leader. March, “Lincoln Centennial”., -Sanford FIRE ON U. S. SHIPS. The State Department was advised today that three American vessels have been fired upon by bandits on the Yangtze River above Hankow during the past week. The ships all belonged to the Stand- ard Oil Co. Frank P. Lockhart, American con- sul general at Hankow, in a cable to the department said there were no oasualties. He has lodged a protest with Chinese military authorities and requested that steps be taken to afford American vessels adequate protection. N BLAST POST OFFICE SAFE. BAYPORT, Minn., February 12 ().~ Three men seized the night officer early today and took him to the post office, where they blew the safe, looted it of between $2,000 and $3,000 and fled. Eml robbe{g’ wg; tgluce lless than a mile from _the niten Stillwater, Minn, o ik Rubio Is Grateful Thanks Americans, Through Associated Press, for Sympathy. By the Associated Press. + NEW YORK, February 12.—President Pascual Ortiz Rubio of Mexico has sent the following message to the Associated Press asking that it express his grati- tude to the American public for the interest it manifested in his health after the recent attack made upon his life: mg‘l;‘lexlw. federal district, February 11, “Kent Cooffer, general manager, “The Assoclated Press, New York. “I am-most grateful for the courtesy shown me by the Assoclated Press in spreading over all the American Union the news transmitted from this capital regarding the attack of which I was recently a victim and in connection with the condition of my health. The interest which this news has awakened among all elements of your country call for my sincere gratitude and I wish to Romber “Album Leaf" Wagner “'Canzonetta’ -Herbert have this feeling exgresud through the Assoclated Press, which I also wish to have express my sincere gratitude and very affectionate régards the Amer- ican people. “PASCUAL ORTIZ RUBIO, “President of the Mexican Republic.”