Evening Star Newspaper, February 16, 1930, Page 11

" MAINE DISASTER EXERCISES HELD Impressive Memorial Pro- gram Held in Fort Myer Riding Academy. Attended by Representatives from Congress, the Cuban embassy and the United Spanish War Veterans, impres- sive memorial exercises commemorating the y-second anniversary of the Maine disaster in Havana Harbor were held yesterday afternoon in the riding academy at Fort Myer. Commemorative addresses were deliv- ered by Loren C. Nelson, department commander of the District of Columbia; Ambassador Orestes Ferrara of Cuba and Senator John M, Robsion of Ken- icky. In criticizing the efforts of the United States to effectuate a code of universal ent, & pollcy, he sald, which T “Scrapping of battleships and the dis- hndlg: of our lrmluplllone will not g!evenz war. Crime cannot be abol- hed by dismissing police forces and fires cannot be avoided by disbanding fire departments.” Commends Intervention. Ambassador Ferrara, commending the humanitarian motive, as opposed to the imperialistic principle, which actuated pefloamln g:&,ln Cuba, said: ception of virtue is symbolized by the victims of the Maine. Their sacrifice ‘was & most disinterested act, in which -;erythlns was impelled by a high sense of honor.” ‘The address of Senator Robsion was largely historical, particularly stressing the national effect of the Spanish- American Wat upon sectional prejudice and tradition. ‘The wounds and scars,” he said, “suffered in the great struggle n the sections from 1861 to 1865 were healed when those who wore the Blue and Gray joined forces in over- throwing Spanish oppression. If these Mo bad accomplished than this they wo ave forever deserved the lasting gratitude of our country.” Prominent Veterans Present. Among the prominent veterans at- tending the ceremony were Maj. John L. Clem, retised, veteran of three wars; ‘Thomas Payne, national judge advocate general of the United Spanish War Vet- erans; ‘Harry S. New, former Postmas- ter General, and James J. Murphy, quartermaster general of the United War Veterans. Music was furnished by the United States Marine Band with Taylor Bran- son conducting. An opening song selec- was rendered by Fred East, local baritone. Invocation was delivered by Capt, A. P Vaughn, cha) at Fort . Gav. Fred W. , - commander- chief of the organization, was master of ceremonies. A_benediction by Samuel G. Mawson, department chaplain, con- the ceremonies. Prior to the exercises in the riding academy, wreaths were laid at the base of the Maine in Arlington National Cemetery. Floral pleces were presented aumuenuum of Hoover, Cuban Ambassador, the District De~ ent of the United Spanish War ‘eterans, the National Ladies’ Auxiliary and the Department Ladles’ Auxiliary. CLAIMANT APPEARS _ FOR $50,000 PLANE Détroit Man Says Pilot Was Flying From Chicago When He Crashed Near South Bend. By the Associated Press. Mystery surrount owne! of a $50,000 m-mm% airplane ‘v‘lh(ch ‘G. Hannay, 67 n road, Detroit, claimed the wreck- . He ordered a local garage man to salvage the motors and send them to Detrof . | The man said yesterday’s crash oc- curred when his pilot was returning from Chicago to Detroit. He declined to reveal the identity of the another man who in ilot and and his companion were Bend following the accident by Arthur Jain, a farmer. Jain said the men told him the plane was a new one they were taking from St.; Louis, Mo., to Detroit. The pilot and his associate disappeared.a short time later. An investigation disclosed that no airplane answe the wrecked ship's description had any St. Louis air- port yesterd ETA ALPHAS BANQUET. Messages From Absent Members Read hy G. W. U. Fraternity. Eta Alpha Chapter of Theta Upsilon Omega Fraternity of George Washing- ton University celebrated its founder's day with a banquet at the Lee House last niight. Reading of messages from absent members located in all parts of the !lwe featured the affair. Prof. Elmer is Keyser, secretary of the universi- ty, acted as'toastmaster, More than 40 active members and alumni attended Minnesota Jurist Dies. ST. PAUL, Minn., February 15 (#).— James H. Quinn, 72, former Minnesota Supreme Court justice and a member of the judiciary for more than 30 years, died toda 4Iagui| 0.K’s Pemvi; Loan. LIMA, Peru, Pebruary 15 (#).—Pres- {dent Leguia today approved a law au- ‘MARCH 14 and APRIL 19, 1930. — e Practically one fare for round ip. Stopovers permitted in each «direction. Liberal limit returning. Southern Railway "City Ticket Office McPherson Square Telephones _National 1465-1466 OBSER MAINE DISASTER ANNIVERSARY | | | | | i of the ship's crew who lost their lives. - THE “SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C., FEBRUARY -16, 1930—PART ONE, Spanish War Veterans’ organizations yesterday “Remembered the Maine” on the thirty-second anniversary of the sink- ing of the United States battleship in Havana Harbor by placing wreaths in memory of the dead on the memorial, sur- mounted by the fighting mast of the famous warship, erected in Arlington National Cemetery as a tribute to members —Star Staff Photo. By the Assoclated Press. CHICAGO, February 15.—This is the atory of the curtained car that rolled slowly across town and back again; of its single passenger and the human- shaped bundle he carried, of the six men with pistols and of the beautiful ‘woman of stone. ‘The journey began late last night. The trip was puncfuated by the fre- quent entreaties of the passenger to the driver to “be careful!” The cab had nearly reached its des- tination when the passenger leaned forward and spoke to the. driver, ex- citedly: |MYSTERIOUS BUNDLE IN TAXICAB GIVES POLICE SURPRISE OF LIVES EXTRADITION ASKED . Lone Passenger Unwraps Human Shaped Parcel to Reveal | Two Men Held in New York Said Prize Woman of Stone. “Twn around! We must go back. I have forgotten something!" They were almost back where they had started when a curtained touring car dropped in behind them. Six men itaped from it. The yellow light from a dirty street lamp gleamed upon bar- rels of six revolvers.® One of the six yanked ope.. the car door. “Uncover that bundle,” ordered the man. The passenger pulled away the gresn cloth, then slowly replaced it around his “The Madonna,” a study in stone, which won the Shafer prize at the Art Institute two years ago. COOK COUNTY ISSUES $1,339,6568 WARRANTS Conference Between Chicago and Relief Representatives Fails to Raise Cash. By the Associated Press. | erice ‘today between representatives of the city'and the Sifawn citizens' relief committeé “raised”<the hopes” of the former, they announced, but it raised no -cash. 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The soldiers and sailors of the two re- publics marched side by side in one of | the most resplendent parades ever seen in this city of parades and flestas. Cu- ban soldiers flanked seamen of - the U. 8. 8. Wright and Falcon, which steamed into the harbor Thursday aft- ernoon. Sailors from the Canadian cruisers Vancouver and -Champlain, here on a Caribbean cruise, likewise took part in the exercises. - . Under a brilliant tropical sun, the spectators at Maine Monument stood uncovered as the strains of Cuba’s na- tional anthem. rang out across the Gulf waters to the spot where the Maine sank. “The Star Spnagled Banner” brought forth cheering from the crowds, who & few momen ater stood in bowed reference as “Nearer, My God. to Thee” was softly played, followed by taps and a musket salute. The sacrifice of American seamen rated in the address of Secretary Mar- tinez Ortiz, who stressed the friendship of the American and Cuban nations. bassador Guggenheim spoke in congratulatory terms of the progress of Cuba, saying that “a Divine conspiracy links our two Nations. The years to come, I believe, will even surpass the years past in the development of this friendship and understanding.” |C.OF C. PARK'COMMITTEE TO HOLD 2D LUNCHEON I“filghvly System of National Cap- ital” Will Be Subject for "' Discussion. The second of & series of monthly luncheons, - inaugurated ‘in January by the: committee on parks, playgrounds, highways and bridges of the Washing- ton Chamber of Commerce, will be held at the City Club tomorrow at noon. The general subject will be “The Highway System of the National Capi- tal,” and the guests and speakers will include Col. Willlam B. Ladue, Engi- neer. r,-and Capt. Herbert C. 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