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4 A—2 w# THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, FRIDAY, APRIL 11, 1930. FIGHT OVER TREATY TRADING IN TOKID | [e mems or mms: pistaicr covemmamv cranc manos || . CRUISER CUT SEEN Senate Big Navy Group Has ! Insisted That: All of 23 B Planned Are Needed. By the Associated Press. Curtailment of the big-cruiser build- ing program already approved by Con- gress, was foreseen today as the prin- cipal source of any opposition to the London naval agareement that might arise in the Senate. The accord reached at the British capital was interpreted as meaning that of the 23 vessels of this type the con- struction of which has been authorized, five would not be built. The big navy group of the Senate has insisted that all 23 are essential to an adequate Na- tional defense. With the approval of two-thirds of the Senate necessary for ratification of the treaty which is to follow the agree- ment, the Capital today kept an alert ‘watch upon that branch of Congress for indications of its reaction. Members of the big-navy group, how- ever, reserved judgment and declined to comment until they could give the agreement more study and until more details of the accord are available. Cotton Hopes All Will Join. ‘Word of the developments in London brought from Acting Secretary Cotton of the State Department the assertion that a three-power naval pact appar- ently was assured. He was still hopeful, he said, that France and Italy event- ually would add their signatures to the treaty. In general, the agreement was regard- ed as effecting a great saving in ex- penditures for capital ships and big cruisers, but necessitating a large outlay for small cruisers if parity with Great Britain is to be obtained in this cate- gory of war craft. Chairman Britten of the House naval committee esti- mated this expenditure at $109,000,000. On this ground, the committee chair- man expressed vigorous objection to the agreement, asserting that the small cruiser is a type of vessel that the United States does not need and will not build. The British admiralty, he said, is aware of this circumstance and has taken “this chance to assure British predominance on the sea for all time.” Chairman Borah of the Senate for- eign relations committee, deciined to comment on the terms of the agree- ment, but sald he would give his sup- port to any treaty which works “no wrong or injustice and will stop naval competition.” Hale Reserves Judgment. Senator Hale of Maine and Senator Swanson of Virginia, respectively, chair- man and ranking minority member of the Senate naval committee, also re- served judgment, but were emphatic in asserting that the treaty would be close- iy examined. Representative French of Idaho, chair- man of the appropriations subcommittee which handles funds for ‘he Navy, con- ferred with President Hoover late yec- terday and said afterward that the out- standing accomplishment of the Confer- ence had been in nxtrg nnages for each classification of ship, which, he asserted, will remove competition in construction programs.” He, added that he would have pre-[er ferred a greater reduction tnan that provided as he believed this would have made world peace riore secure. outcome of the Conference, he said, “should commend the most earnest r.p- proval on the part of the people of United States and the world.’ SIGNING OF NAVAL PACT TENTATIVELY SET FOR THURSDAY (Contiriued From First Page.) Which has been reached by the United States, Japan and ourselves.” As envisaged here today, the treaty which will be reached will contain three parts. Chapter 1 would contain the points on which all five powers are in agreement, such as humanization of submarines, submarine size limitation and possibly the idea of a battleship holiday. Chapter 2 would include the three- power agreement covering all categories of ships as reached by Japan, America and Great Britain. Chapter 3 would declare the intention of France and Italy and Great Britain to oomg:te their differences and work them into the treaty to complete it at some future time. Guarantee Discussion Dropped. ‘There probably will be a clause to the effect that any of the three na- tions signatory to the limitation treaty, if menaced by the building programs of a nation or nations not signatory, may alter its own program accordingly. Proportional increases by the remain- ing two powers then would be in order. For the moment, at least, discussion of a security formula guaranteeing Prance against attack has been dropped by the British, and with it the sug- gestion that the United States might enter a consultative pact. Both ideas arouse considerable inimical comment among the home folk of Britain and America. ‘The naval delegations themselves may not sign the treaty as evolved here. An effort will be made to as much work done as possible to the Easter holiday, and the Ameri- cans may be able to keep their reserva- tions on the Leviathan, which sails for New York April 22. Ambassadors of the four visiting powers, remaining here, probably will sign the treaty an conclude the business of the conference. PARIS IS WELL PLEASED. Arrangement to Haudle Franco-talian Issue Is Hailed. PARIS, April 11 (#).—Great satisf tion was expressed in official circles to- day at the way the Naval Conference was winding up. T:.2 fact that France and Italy will be lett in a position to continue negoti- ations is particularly stressed, as it had been feared the conference might leave these two countries in a e situation that would increase ten- sion which has existed some time. The agreement whereby the question ‘between the two countries remains open, with the British as arbitrators, is thought to be the best possible ending, as far as France and Italy are con- cerned. There is a feeling that the conference accomplished all that could be expected of it—if not more—and that the result will tell strongly in the work of the League Disarmament Com- mission, RITES TO BE HELD FOR JOHN F. MURRELL ral services for John F. Mur- ears old, owner of the Wash- oodworking Co., 200 Twelfth ho di at_the will held at e v ioati Avende. I cha 1 nsylval a 3 - mn::nt will take place tomorrow at Salisbury, Md. native of mw'u’r Mary- Funes rell, 67 &t 706 Rock Creek Church road. “the | si; CLARKE GRIFFITH, President of the Washington ball club, called at the White House today to present the President and Mrs. Hoover with season passes for the American League. Naval Delegates Offered 24-Hour Wait of Leviathan Stimson’s Desire to Sign Treaty Brings Extraordi- nary Sailing Negotiations. By the Assoclated Press. LONDON, April 11.—The United States Line today offered to adopt the almost unprecedented measure of hold- ing the great liner Leviathan 24 hours beyond her scheduled sailing date, April 22, for the American delegation to the London Naval Cor.lerence. Secretary Stimson greatly desires not only to sign the naval treaty here in London but also to catch this boat home. In order to make more certain that he might not miss the boat, Secretary Stimson inquifed whether the United States Lines would be willing te defer sailing 48 hours if necessary, and this was being considered. ‘This race of the American delegation against time has seized the imagina- tion of conference circles and has rath- taken center of the . The present plan of the conferenve is to try to get the treaty into shape for ing at & plenary session next ursday. The experts, however, are doubtful if this is a physical ibility and if the pact is not ready for signing Thursday this probably will have to take place after Easter. In this event it seemed doubtful if the delegation could catch the big liner on the 22nd. As soon as the United States Lines learned of Secretary Stimson’s problem they offered to delay the sailing. Mean- time the entire American delegation is working like beavers under the slogan, “Leviathan or bust.” Until today the Secretary had been about the only one of the delegation who believed it humanly possible to catch the Leviathan, but he stuck to his guns. Now he has the whole dele- gation excited at the prospect and they are beginning to think that after all he was right. VICE SQUAD CHANGE MAY RESULT FROM LETTERMAN’S CASE ___(Continued From First Page.) fault of Letterman in connection with the Harmon raid was simply the out- come of overzealousness. ‘The present vice squad handles no raids of the type staged in the old days, aimed directly at helping husbands or wives get divorces from their spouses, but confines its work to the lines men- tioned above. Precinct Detective Rich- ard J. Cox is in command for the mo- ment, until a successor to Letterman is named. Although there is no statement to the effect that Letterman will not come back to the squad, it is almost a foregone conclusion that this is the case, and that a successor will be named after Letterman’s various trials have been completed. Maj. Pratt, in answer to questions today, said that a complete reorganiza- tion of the squad was a possibility, but that such a step was not in his mind at this time, bably no important step in this direction will be taken un- til after the new Police Commissioner, Maj. Gen. Herbert B. Crosby, has had time to famillarize himself with the problems of the department. When arraigned before Judge Ralph Given in Police Court today, Sergt. Let- terman, through Attorney E. Russell Kelly, pleaded not guilty and demanded [ trial. By agreement between counsel April 23 was sel as the trial date. The court allowed Letter- man's bond of $500 to stand. SERVE SWORTZEL TODAY. Policeman Involved in Alleged Shake- down to Receive Charges. Harry M. Luckett, chief clerk of the Police ~Department, said today that charges would be served on Policeman Ardie Swortzel, fourth precinct, during the course of the day, citing him be- fore the Police Trial Board on charges of conduct prejudicial to the good order and reputation of the Police De- partment. The specifications under the charge The passes are printed in gold and mounted in fine leather cases. —Wide World Photo. MILES DEATH QUIZ DROPPED BY U. 3. Diplomat and Economist Vic- tim of Natural Causes, Jus- tice Department View. Convinced that Basil Miles, diplomat and economist, died of natural causes, Department of Justice officials and the district attorney's office have dropped their investigation into the circum- stances surrounding his death. More than a score of witnesses were examined during the inquiry by Neil Burkinshaw, an assistant district at- torney, and Department of Justice agents. Physicians told investigators lhduuhlddl!dollbloodclotonfile ung. Ag statement from the department sald: “Not a shred of evidence has been obtained by tI ‘bm he department suggest that Miles died of nn‘ythln( natural causes, or to justify further in- quiry, and so far as this department is concerned the matter is closed. ‘The former Mrs. Miles now is the wife of H. H. Rogers, Standard Oil magnate. She was with Miles in his room in Emergency Hospital when he died two years ago. - LAUDS D. C. SCHOOLS FOR WORK PERFORMED Representative Glover Does Not Subscribe to Criticism in Con- gress of Local System. Declaring that he did not subscribe to much of the criticlsm of the local gress, Representative D. Democrat of Arkansas, speaking before the Home and School Association of the Paul Junior High School last night, lauded the efficlency of the local edu- cational system and praised the ability and method of the teaching forces. ‘The speaker discussed educational problems at length, going into the gen- eral theory of teaching, pointing out the value of adequate tuition in the building up of good citizens. He stressed the close relationship of the classroom to the moral, physical and mental welfare of boys and girls. ‘The association, which last night changed its name from the Home and School Assoclation of Brightwood Ju- nior High School to that of the Paul Junior High School, adopted a resolu- tion commending the Board of Educa- tion of the District and lauding the school system's efficiency generally. It expressed thanks of the association to the board for locating the mew Paul school in their community, declaring it enhanced not only the beauty of it section, but was an embellishment to e assoctation last night pri. lon - ated $45 for the purchase of :" 1¢ the new school. The membership com- mittee reported securing 102 new mem- bers since the last meeting two months ago. A nominating committee was ap- pointed at the meeting to submit names of candidates for office next year. Election will take place at the June meeting. Musical entertainment was furnished by Mr. H. 8. King and 1l-year-old Richard Davis, accompanied at the plano by Mrs. H. E. Bond. ‘T. J. McBreen, president of the as- RUDOLPH JOSE AGAIN WILL HEAD CITY CLUB Elected for Fourth Term at An- nual Meeting—Other Officers and Directors Chosen. Electing officers for the year last night, the City Club selected Rudolph 3”&? as president for his fourth by last month. At the time of the alleged w. affair Policeman Spottswood Gravely of the third precinct shot and wounded James Crotts, one of those with being a party to the alleged at~ tempted shakedown. Crotts is still in the hospital recovering from his wounds. A charge against Gravely of unauthor- ized use of his service revolver is pend- ing, but the charge will not be served on him, Mr. Luckett said, until Crotts leaves the hospital, since Crotts is a material witness in the case. PLAN BASE BALL PLANT to be elected for two years and two for " B1ans for remodeling the clubs plant were submitted by Morton Luchs. * MIRONESCU MAY QUIT - BUCHAREST, Rumania, April 11 (#). —It was reported in political circles to- San Francisco Club Votes to Spend g:,’.n‘;f'm offered 15, resignation. % $1,250,000. SAN FRANCISCO, April 11 - The San Francisco club of Coast League announced the directors - had construct :IJM.M | | ferea the Pacific | become & | Premier Maniu -ball plant.to be ready | the country to prove that was understood that Premier Maniu of- him the legation in Berlin, but that it was refused. He bly will ‘The pneulmet = ?lbnhmi:m 5 will appeal - it to re- tains its confidesce. EXCHANGE HALTED Collapse of Stock Prices Laid to Politics by Cabinet Members. By the Associated Press. TOKIA, April 11.—Japan's economic difficulties reached a critical stage today with the suspension of trading on the Tokio Stock Exchange. ‘The bear-ridden market opened well below yesterday's closing and the result- Ing confusion caused the directors to an- nounce a one-hour suspension, which later wa sextended. At 1 p.m. the ex- change attempted to open again, but when a selling stampede was threatened it closed for the day. Despite the near panic here the Osaka Exchange continued orderly trading throughout the day, the leading stocks draglng slightly. inet members interviewed on the subject asserted that the condition of the market was due to manipulation in which the political opposition was con- cerned. ‘The economic crisis is the result of a hn{r’pennd of decline in trade and in d , Which recently was accentuated owing to several adverse elements in the export market. Among these elements was the de- creased American demand for raw silk, cat & slump in Japan’ im- portant export commodity; India's aug- mented tariff on cotton fabrics, a heavy blow to Japan's second largest export item; a slump in silver bullion, hurting Japan’s markets in China; declining specie reserves, owing to the removal on January 11 of the embargo on gold ex- ports, and the prospect of serious labor trouble following efforts of cotton spin- ners to reduce wages. LOYAL DAMES MEET IN ANNUAL SESSION Legion Unit to Participate Naming Iowa Circle for Gen. Logan. in ‘The National Society of Dames of the Loyal Legion opened its annual meeting at the Willard Hotel this morning with delegates in attendance from 10 Middle Western and Eastern States and from the District of Columbia. One feature of the session will be the participation by the visitors in a cere- mony at 3:30 o'clock tomorrow after- noon marking the change of the name of Towa Circle to Logan Circle, in honor c{m tlhe general whose statue adorns the circle, Representative Holaday of Illinois will make the principal address. The invocation will be delivered by Dr. James Shera Montgomery, chaplain of the House of Representatives, and a musical program will be rendered by the Army Band. Floral tributes will be laid at the base of the statue by Mrs. Wellington Q. Hunt of Detroit, president of the na- tional soclety, on behalf of that organi- zation. Other wreaths will be placed by the Illinois State Assoc! convention, which closes tomor- row, will be further featured tonight b; a general banquet at the Willard Hotel. —_—. FUNERAL SERVICES HELD FOR JOHN E. SMALLWOOD Capital Native Served at Navy Yard for 55 Years Without Interruption. Funeral services for John E. Small- wood, 67 years old, lifelong resident of Washington and supervisor of surveys at the Washington Navy Yard, who died Tuesday at his residence, 834 East Caj tol street, were held at 2 o'clock this afternoon at the residence. Interment was in Congressional Cemetery. Mr. Smallwood served at the yard continuously for 55 years, one of the longest periods of uninterrupted service on_Government record. He was a member of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics, the Mount Vernon Council, No. 18, Daugh- ters of America, and the National Lodge, No. 12, F. A. A. M. He 1s survived by two daughters, Mrs. M. Guy Yost and Mrs. Herbert Poole, and a son, J. Eston Smallwood, jr. Two brothers, Isaac C. and L. Vernon, also survive. ADM. LEIGH ORDERED LETTER ON TRANSFER, WILLIAMS ASSERTS (Continued From First Page.) on shore duty does not extend beyond the completion of the high. d perimental ane, for the construction of which I am responsible, and also for the conducting of the necessary flight tests. I do desire permission to com- plete the present project, first, because of the benefit which will accrue to the OT | science of aeronautics, and, second, be- prominent “Upon the completion of this task I request that I be 'd to one of g Gen. Herbert B. Crosby and Dr. Luther H. Reichelderfer taking the oath of Commissioner yesterday afternoon. Daniel E. Garges administering the oath of office to Dr. Reichelderfer (center) and Gen. Crosby (right).—Star Staff Photo. “FINIS” WRITTEN IN WANT AD TO MINING TOWN'S LURID STORY Notice Given That Colorado Company Which Involved Bloodshed and Millions Will Be Dissolved. By the Associated Press. DENVER, Colo., April 11.—In an inch ot type in the want ad section of Den- ver newspapers today lies the story of blood spilled in a booming mining town —$50,000,000 in gold—and the activity of Harry Payne Whitney, famous sports- man, and his assoclates. The unobtrusive advertisement gives official notice of the dissolution of the Smuggler-Union Mining Co., once a name to be conjured with in the State of_Colorado. ‘Years ago John Fallon wandered into the San Miguel country, on the western slope of the Rockies and near where the Mllnlfi town of Telluride now stands, staked out the mine in which he uncovered the famous Sheridan vein, reputed to have yielded $50,000,000 in gold. J. B. Ingram was among the prospectors who followed him. Challenge on Law Point. Ingram, & shrewd mining man, meas- ured the claim of Fallon and the one next to it and found each was 500 feet longer than the law allowed. He prompt- ly staked out his claim and called it the Smuggler. TRIANGLE CHANGES 10 BE CONSIDERED Secretary Mellon Holding Conference With Archi- tectual Consulants. Secretary of the Treasury Mellon and members of the board of architectural consultants this afternoon were expect- ed to consider several important changes which are proposed in the program .or developing the so-called Pennsylvania avenue-Mall triangle. The board has been in session for two days going over many phases of the principal changes suggested, and it was expected that the situation would be so shaped up this afternoon that with the Secretary, himself, in conference con- clusions might be reached. Among the principal new develop- ments are the exchange of sites for the Department of Justice and Ar- chives Buildings: and a building for the Postoffice Department, instead of four independent establishments on a site immediately west of the present department. Plans for a large meeting hall between the new buildings for the Department of Labor and Inter- state Commerce Commission also are under consideration. The New Depart- ment of Commerce Building has a sub- stantial meeting hall, but it is known to be of limited capacity. President Hoover himself is known to favor a hall ur to 2,000 seating capacity in the triangle for l_fineul use by govern- mental gatherings. ‘The board of architects was in con Secretary of the Treasury Heath, in charge of the public program. KIN OF ANTHEM WRITER GIVES TALK AT SCHOOL meet | Francis Scott Key-Smith Tells His- it. n?olnud out, he sald that the les contained a letter from Lieut. g his assignment to ‘'The Secretary did not point out that I asked for sea duty after I had completed my work on the Merflxa racer, not before,” Lieut. Willlams 5 “I did not consider when the latter was written that I had finished work on the racer and do not consider now that it is completed. My letter was not a request for assignment to sea duty, but a request to allowed to continue development of the racer. The reference to the letter before the Senate com- mittee left an incorrect impression of my stand in the matter.” SENATOR KING HONORED Officials of Greece Welcome Amer- ican as Friend of Nation. o of Utah - l‘f’l‘! nhhth; was f’{':fuu of the umfl Senate, Presi. dent General Paraskevopoulos, the for- eign minister, , and wel- mmhammulnmlnmlm torical Circumstances of Song’s Production. Francis Scott Key-Smith, great- grandson of Francis Scott Key, author of “The Star Spangled Banner,” spcke last night before a meeting of the Parent-Teacher Association of the Francis Scott Key School in the school auditorium, Fifty-first and Dana streets. Mr. Key-Smith, who discussed the historical circumstances incidental to the writing cf the national anthem, was welcomed on behalf of the asso- ciation by Henry W. Draper, supervising principal of the first school division. Mrs. C. G. Duggane, principal, who will soon leave the Franklin Scott Key School to assume the principalship of the Powell School, Fourteenth and Up shur streets, was presented with a handbag. Miss Elsie Green, the new glnclpnl. was formally introduced to e association. David G. Morris, president, presided. ————e INSTALLATION PLANNED Newly-elected officers of five the Kappa Alpha Myers, Senator, in responding to the Sunday oo essed America’s interest Greece and his gratitude for the ’Snad Cross of mml’hoenk Order, upon him. which has been Boy Is Injured in Fall. Severe contusions were suffered by Marcus L. Kleaver. 16 years old, of 531 8ixth street southeast, yesterday after- noon, whent he htlzl;‘l.nw “3. sewer hole, the iron of W] Teported, wg'h-wumnnudw to & hos- phal pelvate phyal- and was treated by & cian. The installation will dinner at 6 o'clock, to be a model initiation of one candidate. Local alumni have been invited. Earl of Birkenhead Improves. BIARRITZ, France, April 11 (P).— The Earl of Birkenhead, who has been Ty & broken blood vessel, was considered gut of danger today. -~ History in the San Miguel country was made almost overnight. Telluride was founded. Other miners came and other mines were opened. Men W rich and lost their wealth at the gam- ing tables. Ingram sold the famed Smuggler in 1883 after extracting & fortune. The new owners, & British syndicate, oper- ated the mine for a number of years and then leased it. It was owned by Whitney and H. W. Livermore of Boston and the latter’s son, Robert P. Livermore, became the company’s chief engineer. One Dividend in 30 Years. Tl luck pursued the company. It paid only one dividend during the 30 years it operated, despite the fact that millions | were reported to have been taken from the mine, Labor troubles arose in 1901 and the governor of the State threatened to mo- bilize the militia after a bloody encoun- ter there. Arthur L. Collins, mine man- ager, was siot by an unidentified assas- sin in 1902. For many years activities at the mine dim: ed and finally crased altogether. The Smuggler-Union is now abandoned. Paulina to Make “Stage Debut” as Fairy in “Pandora” Paulina Longworth, daughter of Speaker and Mrs. Longworth, will make her “stage debut” in “Pandora,” a play, to be given tomorrow afternoon at 4:30 o'clock ‘Wardman Park by the young puplls of Mrs. Frank Cummings Cook School, 2344 Massachusetts avenue. She will take the part of a fairy. Among others in the cast is little Marisa von Prittwitz, daugh- ter of the German Aml lor and Frau von Prittwitz und Gaffron. EDISON T0 TEST NEW ‘RUBBER MILL Hopes to Extract Product From Leaves of Giant Golden Rod Species. By_the A: lated P o "PORT “MYERS, Fla, April 11— Thomas A. Edison, who discovered that common flowers contain commercial rubber has a new ‘“rubber mill” ready to run tests on a giant species of golden rod which he recently discovered grow- ing 14 feet high in Polk County, Fla. ‘The rubber mill is a miniature plant by which the 83-year-old inventor hopes to extract live rubber from dried and lden rod leaves and stems. I have just made a great discovery gmt golden rod plant,” he “I hope to cross-breed it with & met& cox;ocalnmg high percenul% b:t X to produce an emergency rubber supply for the United States which farmers can grow and harvest in six months. “I would like to sees 25,000 acres of this new plant growing,” was his answer to a question concerning p] for scale planting either in Florida or in Georgia, where Henry Ford has offered large acreage. “If wheat could be made to grow like this solidaco gigantica it would have & wonderful crop. Maybe I will have to do a Ifttle Burbanking with my plants, he added. “The beauty of this golden rod is ‘l,hlt it stitwsw&ut. W:" ;Itn mow it lown an grow up again ad infinitum.” B THYSON FUNERAL HELD AT ST. PAUL’S CHURCH Washington Woman Buried in Family Plot at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Funeral services tohf Miss Anna Maude Jears: | school, while William A. She made her home at 2022 Columbia road and had lived in Washington all her life. —_— Salaries of textile workers in Bcot~ land may be reduced. | LOST VALUE SEEN tul The Smuggler-Union then appeared. AT MUSCLE SHOALS Department of Experts Tell of Decrease in Worth in Fertilizer Making. By the Assoclated Press. Testimony that Muscle Shoals had declined in its value to the American people was given today before the House military affairs committee by fertilizer | experts of the Department of Agricul- Te. ‘They appeared as direct representa- tives of Secretary Hyde, who was asked yesterday by the committee to testify, but was unable to attend because of a cabinet meeting this morning. Dr. A. F. Woods, director of sclentific work for the Agriculture Secretary, at first said the experts had no position to take on the Muscle Shoals legislation now being considered. Tells of Lost Value. Dr. Henry G. Knight of the Bureau of Chemistry and Soil Survey, in reply to a question, however, said he believed the big Alabama plant was much less valuable now than at the time it was built, as far as fertilizer production was concerned, because of the rapid ad- vance of methods to produce fixed nitrogen. Dr. Knight sald he was not ready to state whether Muscle Shoals had lessened in value for production of ex- plosives. He added he was not certain that Plant No. 3 could be "operated economically. Replying to a question by Representa- tive Speaks, Republican, Ohio, Knight sald he did not favor Government op- eration of Muscle Shoals. Questioned by Garrett. | _Representative Garrett, Democrat, Texas, asked whether his feeling on this | ;:tended to production for national de- | fense, He said it did not and agreed the plant should be maintained for | Government operation for defense pur- poses if necessary. Garrett sald he himself was much opposed to Government ownership, but felt this was an exception. He said he would oppose having Muscle Shoals taken over by the “power trust.” Knight then told Representative Cochran, Republican, Pennsylvania, that it was debatable whether cheaper fertilizer could be given the farmer by operation of Muscle Shoals. MRS. C. L. KNAPPP APPLIES FOR LIMITED DIVORCE Charges Husband Is Enamored of Another Woman and Neglects His Family. Charging that her husband became enamored of a nurse attending one of his children in an illness in January, 1928, and has been more interested in her than in the welfare of his family, Mrs. Charlotte L. Knapp, 3471 Holmead place, yesterday filled suit for a limited divorce from Charles P. Knapp, a Gov- ernment employe residing at 714 Rock Creek Church road. Through Attorney John J. Carmody the wife tells the court that after the nurse left, her husband exhibited s marked chai in his attitude toward his_home criticized her manage- ment of the home and harassed her over the small details of the household. He spent money on the nurse, the wife m&rgu, which should have been de- voted to his family's needs. She now resides with her mother, she says, and the $26 per month contributed by her husband is not enough for her needs. She asks for nde&\;uw alimony and the custody of their three children. KRAMER WILL ADDRESS TEACHERS OF COUNTY Modern School to Be Discussed for Benefit of Prince Georges In- structors Meeting Here. { Stephen E. Kramer, first assistant superintendent of schools here, will address a meeting of the Prince Georges County Teachers’ Association at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning on “The Aspect of the Modern Schoo will of at 9:30 o'clock with a short bust: . Following Mr. Kramer's address Joy Morgan, editor of the Journal of the National Education Association, speak on “Benefits to Be Derived From a Professional Organization.” Later in the morning Miss I. Jewell Simpson, assistant State superintendent onll schools in d, will talk on e pervisor of high schools, will conduct suj 00l conduc a discussion on high school methods of instruction. REPORT TWO ROBBERIES Clothing and Watoh Taken by Thieves During Night. ‘Two suits of clothing, valued at $100, were stolen from the home of Comdr. Frederick Cears, Medical Corps, U.8. N., at 1820 Massachusetts avenue, last night. A duplicate key was used to enter the building, police reported. A woman’s wrist watch, valued at $10, was taken from the a ent of Louise Marshall, at 1225 hth street, by s burgli forced open the door with & . o CROSBY'S PAY SETS NEW D. C. RECORD Salary Highest Ever Received by Commissioner, Due to Army Allowance. - ‘When Gen. Crosby taok his oath of office yesterday as a District Commis- sioner he became the highest paid man ever to hold that office, for in addition to his salary of $9,000 a year as a Com- missioner, he receives his pay as a re- tired Army officer, amounting to $6,000 a year, or a total of $15,000 a year. His colleague, Dr. Reichelderfer, receives the normal gly of a civillan Commis- , $9,000. Ladue, the Army officer who is the third member of the Board of Com- missioners, will receive the same salary that Dr. Reichelderfer receives, but his pay checks come from two sources. He receives his regular Army pay, plus the difference between that pay and the $9,000 salary of the Commissioners, the difference being made up from the Dis- trict’s general fund. The matter of Gen. Crosby's salary and the amount received by the Com- missioners were bothersome problems to the Senators who debated the gen- eral’s confirmation on Wednesday. With the exception of Senator Blaine, none of them seemed entirely to understand the situation and Senator Blaine was not positive. But strangely enough, Gen. Crosby’s eligibility to salary as a retired Army officer was the very point upon which Senator Hale found that, in his mind at least, he was not eligible for the post of Commissioner. Issue Raised Three Times. Before Senator Hale's short speech explaining why he could not vote for confirmation, the matter was brought up_three separate times. The first was when Senator McKellar asked Senator Glass if Gen. Crosby would draw two salaries. Senator Glass said he did not know, but he was of the opinion that he would draw only one salary. Senator Dill put the same question to Senator Walsh, and Senator Walsh did not know. Senator Blaine, however, suggested that he would draw two salaries as in the case of Gen. Patrick of the Public Utilities Commission. Senator Dill wanted to know the salary of a Commissioner and Senator George |sald that “it was $5,000 a year, but I believe it is more now.” Later Senator McKellar suggested that the Army officer Commissioner (Col. Ladue) “merely gets his pay as an Army officer; but the two civilian Commissioners are given $5,000 a year each.” From this, Senator McKellar concluded that if it was ever contem- plated that a retired Army officer would be made a Commissioner, something ‘would have been said in the law about his salary, for one Army office: will be receiving merely his pay as an Army officer while serving as a Commissioner (as a matter of fact he receives enough from the District to make his pay $9,000 & year) while another Commis- sioner “will be receiving $5,000 from the District and $6,000 retired pay from the Federal Government as an Army officer.” Hale States His Views. Senator Hale of Maine, made a brief speech virtually concluding debate on e nomination, evidently at a time when the Senators were becoming rest- less and anxious to harken to S nator ‘Vandenberg's earlier battle cry—"Let us proceed from this sham batti: over legalistic phrases to the realtles of actual battle with crime in the city of Washington.” He first quoted the Jaw under which Gen. Crosby will be able to draw two salary checks. “No person who Holds an office, the salary or annual compensation attached to which amounts to the sum of $2,500, shall be appointed to or hold any other office to which compensation is at- tached unless specially heretofore or hereafter specially authorized thereto that | py Jaw; but this shall not apply to re- tired officers of the Army or the Navy whenever they may be elected to pub- lic office or whenever the President shall appoint them to office by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.” ‘And then, explaining his position, he id: said: “If there were no other legislation affecting the appointment of Commis- sioners of the District, the appointment of Gen. Crosby would be entirely in order under that provision of law. However, the act of 1878, providing & permanent form of government for the District_of Columbia, prescribes that two of the Commissioners shall be ap- pointed from civil life. Therefore, in order to make Gen. Crosby eligible for appointment, it must be found that he comes from civil life. “My understanding is that the At- torney General has ruled that an of- ficer who retires from the Army there- by ceases to be an officer of the Army and becomes a civillan. Mr, President, to that opinion I cannot subscribe; and, therefore, while I have the high- est regard for the character and abil- ity of Gen. Crosby, and while I believe that he would make an excellent Com- missioner, I must_register my protest by voting against his confirmation.” o JOHNSON DECLINES TO CONDUCT PROBE OF CAMPAIGN FUNDS’ USE (Continued From First Page.) Pennsylvania Railroad and ublican national committeeman from this State, said he would welcome an investigation. Grundy has charged Atterbury with bringing the railroads back into politics and with conspiring with leaders here to gain control of the political ma- chinery of the State. Councilman Charles B. Hall, spokes- man for the Willlam 8. Vare organi- zation in Philadelphia, said the Senate or any other body was welcome to in- vestigate the primaries and elections in Philadelphia. S. Davis Wilson, deputy city con- troller, who is city campaign manager for Gifford Pinchot, one of the guber- natorial candidates, announced that the office of the city controller would gladly co-operate with the Senate committee, ‘Wilson declared. “We can and will furnish the com- mittee with information from our rec- ords showing a hook-up of the political- contractor-boss utilities and the Phila- delphia Rapid Transit Co. under which the city is given over to control of these influences and the taxpayers mulched of great sums of money.” A. U. DEBATE TEAM WINS 13TH CONTEST Girls Defeat Hood College in Fo- rensic Clash Over Educa- tional Policy. American University last night ran its of victories in debate to 13 out of 15 contests this year when & girls’ team defeated Hood College girls at Hurst Hall here. American University took the affirma- tive of the ?um.bn. “Resolved, That the of providing a college of il arts education for all high school students ‘who seek it is sound.” The A. U. team consisted of Jane Lytle, Ethelwyn Hine and Pauline Frederick. ‘The visitors, who took the negative of the quesjion, were: Violet Mason, Emily Gooling and Anna Witt. The judge was Metzer Salter. ‘Tonight another team of American University girls, consist of Kay G. Heath, Jane Rice and Nola Livings! will debate Hood College, at Fredérick.