Evening Star Newspaper, May 23, 1930, Page 4

EUROPEAN WRITERS ¢ ARRIVE IN CAPITAL 14 Journalists Tour U. S. Un- { der Sponsorship of Car- negie Peace Fund. .3 . Fourteen European journalists arrived at the Mayflower Hotel this morning for a five-day stay in Washington, dur- ing the course of an American tour sponsored by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. The newcomers compose the third group to be brought here by the en- dowment so that the writers may have a personal knowledge of America and American affairs to guide them when treating with subjects pertaining to this country. “:r!yitlve plans for their visit here call for entertainments by Government and civic leaders, and ‘it is probable that they will be received by President Hoover at the White House in a few days. };lmbefl of the party include Dr. Ernest Feder of Berlin, assistant editor of the Berliner Tagculatt; Dr. Georges de Ottlik, editor direttor of the An- nuaire de la Societe des Nations and Budapest correspondent of the Lon- don Times; Dr. Albert Oeri, chief editor of the Basler Nachrichten of Switzer- land; Dr. K. F. Baberadt, editor of the Prankfurter Zeitung; T. Chossen of De Standasrd, Rotterdam Holland; Sven Backlund of Ny Tid, Goteborg, Sweden; Urho Toivola, editor of the Tarun Sanomato, Abo, Finland; George Meri, head of the Estonian Press Bureau; Dr. Alfred Hermann, deputy chief editor of the Hamburger Fremdenblatt; Dr. Georges Kirkoft, editor of La Buigarie of Sofia, Bulgaria; 8. Konstadt of the Morgenbladet, of Oslo, and Felix Salten, an author. McCASKEY IS ORDERED BEFORE RETIRING BOARD Oavalry Commander, Here on Sick YLeave From Oavalry Post, t0 Take Examination. Col. Dou&u McCaskey, commanding the 10th valry, at Fort Huachucs, Arig., and now in this city on sick leave of absence, has been ordered before the Army retiring board, in session in this city, for examination; Lieut. Col. Ernest D. Corps of Engineers, has been detailed to duty in the inspec! eral's dep;;t;nznh with mou:n at Mfl- uarters, Corps Ares, Governors Is- I ; Lieut. Col. L. R. James, In- at Newark, N. recruiting duty at J. 8. Herron, Field transferred from Om: . R. 'y, Quartes , as assistant commandant; Maj. P. R. Wilson, Medical Corps, from - ver, Colo., to Hawali; Lieut. Col. Court- land Parker, d from Fort “UNCLE SAM AT “How did you know I was only $5 Tobaceo baes these shouted in reply to lucky guess. djgmonds in m worth $2,000. the ‘The seaman R.N.HARPER YIELDS BANK PRESIDENCY Joshua Evans, Jr., Succeeds Him—Retiring Official Be- comes Chairman of Board. Robert N. Harper, having sold prac- tically all his stock in the District Na- tional Bank to & syndicate headed by Joshua Evans, jr., retired the presidency of ‘the bank at the directors’ meeting late yesterday and was elected chairman of the board. . 3 has been executive the bank, was elected president, the change to take place July 1. It was stated that Mr. Evans repre- sents a group of “important local and outside interests, identified with bank- ing, utility and industrial activities.” e price paid for the Harper stock holdings was not given out, although it is understood to have been consider- ably higher than the recent bid prices on the Washington Stock Exchange. ‘The last sale was made on the exchange at $215 & share, Important Banking Change, The change is one of the most im- banking circles 3 dent Harper feels that he deserves Test from details, any other . Mr. Stellwagen of the Union Trust Co. ex- ceeds me by one year.” Mr, Harper organized the American National Bank in 1903, and became its ,| president, disposing of his .interest in .| 1909 to Senator Elkins of West Virginia. to]| never lost & to MRS. FUNSTON AWARDED That bank later merged with the Fed- eral-American. Mr, Harper then es- tablished the private banking firm of Harper & Co. and soon afterward or- [ the District National, being elected 'president. . 3 ring -his half century of business actlvity Mr. Harper states that he has single day's employment ‘Wi in 1886 with PENSION OF $3,600 A YEAR o ton Chamber of Commerce, member of | W! Bill Favoring Widow of Famous General Now Awaiting Presi- dent Hoover’s Approval. By the Associated Press. s A measure carrying provision for a $3,600 annual pension for the widow of Maj. Gen. Frederick Funston has been passed by Congress and now awaits signature of the President. Mrs. Funston, now il in San Pran- clsco, was granted a’ pension of $100 & month several years ago. To supple- the support of & tial Government contribution. Gen. Funston, who rose from the ranks, was the leader of the fearless band which captured Aguinaldo, the Philippine insurrectionist, and later fig- ured in the expedition of 1916 in Mexico. PIGEONS PREPARE HOME Nest in District Building Ventila- tor Will Not Be Disturbed. ‘Two white saddleback pigeons, no Soomised Tor theis youne, have.desided for their young, have to nest in a ventliator in one of the windows of the District Health Depart- ment, on the second floor of the Dis- trict Building. Papa Pigeon rsued his labors with great diligence all yes- terday afternoon, and he had an inter- ested audience of bacteriologists, chem- ists, medicos, cameramen and whatnot. ‘The pigeons will not be disturbed. This point was settled once and for all after the murder of Charlie, one of the flock of pigeons which makes a roost- ing place of the ledges of the District Building, by a city employe recently. Charlie'’s death caused such s protest that orders went forth from the Com- missioners that the pigeons must be left in peace. HONOR IRISH PATRIOTS Irish-American Union to Hold Services at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. ‘The Irish American Union, observ- ing a 50-year annual custom, will hold commemorative services Sunday morn- ing at Mount Olivet Cemetery for Irish triots and former organization mem- interred there. Following the floral decoration of graves, members will assemble at the monument of Thomas Devin Rellly, & leader of the “young lrelfnd“ move- ment for independence in 18 GAINS 1109 PER CENT Seminole, Okla., Over Ten Times Larger Than in 1920. Seminole, Okla, firs city to enter the 10,000 class in the 1030 census by attaining more than 10 times its 1930 size, came into the lists today with & tion of 10,332, an increase of ,100.8 per cent. Seminole's 1920 popu- lation was 854. ————— TO STUDY CHAIN STORES Resolution in House Says Inde- pendent Merchants Throttled. Investigation a lnl:mflwnll committee of thz' vlg:mu system of doing business” was mnt in s resolution yesterday by esentative Green, Democrat, hich independent local the City Club, Congressional Country Club, Loudoun Golf and Country Club and the Racquet Club. He is a director of the People's National Bank of Lees- burg, Va., of the Arlington Rosslyn, Va. Electric Co., an ectri Power Co. It is claimed for him that he /has held more civic offices, serving without pay, than any other man in ‘Washington. Evans Left Riggs National. Joshua Evans, the new president, joined the District National's staff in 1925 as e tive vice president, re- signing as e of the vice presidents of Riggs. National to take the position. He started his banking career as a messenger, advancing with rapidity. For years he has taken unusual in- terest in both business and civic affairs, Mr. Evans s a former president of the District Bankers' for three years represented the a- G R 0O S N E RS S TR E E(T 1 3:2 §S-F An exclusive method of tailoring that insures a degree of smartness no matter how many times the garment is ‘tubbed.” featured only $20 at our store GROSNERS 1325 F STREET - EnE B8 Color Rotogravure inNext Sunday's Star e United States attorney’s official merely smiled and ex- plained to the unhappy man that the stones were ,000. Taged, bag had & $100 ring in it!” The Jjumped at this advantage and asked him to deliver the jewels to the leaders of the plot. Unfortunately, “But I sha.. | iation, and | ing THE EVENING. STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, FRIDAY, MAY 23 1930 International Gem Plot Foiled (Part 2). YOUR SERVICE™ to smuggle the sailor walked to & stranger who “They told me directed. He customs officers ing but a few In Bank Shift ROBERT N. HARPER. JOSHUA EVANS, JR. tion on the executive council of the credited with originating the idea: of holding the District bankers’ convention out of the city and of the weekly bank- ers’ luncheons. He is & ‘member of Washington Chepter, American In- st { Banking. For the past ‘Trade's committee on municipal finance. Born in Marblevale, Baltimore County, Md., Mr. Evans now is 53 years old. He obtained his education at Central High School and in George Washington University, his wife at present holding the distinction of being the university’s only woman trustee. Mr. Evans is treasurer of the Washington committee of 100 of the American Civic Asso- clation, treasurer of \the Instructive Visiting Nurse Soclety and of the Juvenile Protective Association. Neo Personnel Changes Planned. Mr, Evans is an Episcopalian, identi- fied with St. Albans parish, and is a member of the National Press, Metro- politan and Chevy Chase Clubs. It is understood that no changes in the District National's personnel are contemplated. At the directors’ meet- yesterday Charles C. Rogers, for 20 years a director of the bank, was elected Something «. something Exclusive Always on the alert to present to WASHING- TON the new and dif- ferent . . . the crea- tion of a new standard of workmanship in Palm Beach Suits has been our ldgical aim « o . we feel that we have succeeded when we offer the new “free-fit> shoulder KUPPENHEIMER siuts that wash and hold their shape. the sailor did not know them by name or sight. Still, there was a way. The sallor returned the torn photo to his pocket, lighted his funny, long pipe and certain busy street exactlysas the gave him the bag in Antwerp had betrayed no outward sign that the customs men had caiught him and were then walk- steps behind him. 2 vice president to fill the position held by the late W. L. Sansbury. The other officers, aside from Messrs Harper and Tvans, include: W. P. Lipscomb, vice president; C. J. Gockeler, vice president; Hilleary L. Offutt, Jr. vice president and cashier; Willilam C. Looker, Theodore S. Mason, Arthur M. Atkinson and Raymond P. Lochte, assistant cashiers; Barnard & Johnson, attorneys; Wharton E. Lester, counsel; B. L. Colton, trust officer, and Ralph P. .'B!-mud. counsel to trust depart- ment. ‘The directors are: Ralph P. Barnard, Charles J. Brand, Sidney 1. Besselievre, John W. Childress, Barnum L. Colton, A. P. Crensha Charles W. Darr, Joshua Evans, jr.; Atwood M. Fisher, .C. J. Gockeler, Eugene C. Gott, Robert N. Harper, W. Charles Heitmuller, J.° Miller Kenyon, Marshall L. King, ‘Willlam P. Lipscomb, W. H, Martin John F. Maury, Frank W. Mondell, E. J. Murphy, Robert Lee O'Brien, Hilleary L. Offutt, jr.; Charles C. Rogers, Horace G. Smithy, H. L. Thornton, Joseph P. As the sailor strolled along puffing contentedly, & dapper young man stepped beside him. 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