Evening Star Newspaper, May 27, 1930, Page 4

CUNNINGHAM CASE T0BE FOUGHT OVER, Government Wins Rehearing in Move to Bring Him Be- fore D. C. Court. B the Associated Press. PHILADELPHIA, May 27.—The bat- . fle over the unanswered question of Bassy duvoan “UNCLE SAM AT YOUR SERVICE” | the source of the $50,000 that Sheriff | Thomas W. Cunningham gave to the William S. Vare senatorial primary campaign fund in 1926 is to bs fought all_over again. The United States Circuit Court of Appeals yesterday granted the Gov- ernment a re-hearing in the latter's ef- fort to have Cunningham appear in the District of Columbia and answer an indictment charging him with con- tempt of the Senate in not answering s question put to him by the Senate {nvestigating committee of which James @ Rezd of Missouri was chairman. After Cunningham’s indictment, he yesisted removal to Washingtcn. but was ordered removed by the Federal District Court of Eastern Pennsylvania. An appeal was taken to the Circuit Court of Appeals and Cunningham won on_a two-fo-one opinion In the meantime another phase of the case was decided against Cunning- ham by the Supreme Court of the United States. ham to appear before it and tell the source of the $50,000. He also had re- sisted going to Washington in this case, and the Federal District Court decided against him only to be reversed by the appellate court. This#case was carried to the Supreme Court and Cun- ningham was ordered to appear in Washington, but the matter wes held up pending further” action in the ap- pellate court here. Thus Cunningham, a leader of the Vare organization in Philadelphia, has been arrested twice, twice ordered to ‘Washington by the Federal District Court here, which twice was reversed by the appellate court. Since all this started Vare has been rejected by the Senate, Joseph R. Grun- dy appointed in his place, who in turn bhas geen refused election to the seat by the voters of the State. The hearing in the case probably will be held late next week, and it even- tually may reach the Supreme Court. ANDREW BRITTON DIES; WAS ILL TWO MONTHS Hoisting Engineer Was Identified for Many Years With Govern- ment Building Projects. Andrew Britton, 56 years old, hoisting engineer, identified for many years with important Government building projects in Washington, died yesterday at his residence, 229 E street northeast, after an illness of two months. Coming to Washington 25 years ago, Mr. Britton, a native of Pennsylvania, began an uninterrupted connection with local construction work. Among the more important building projects in which he had engaged were the Union Station, the Lincoln Memorial, Arlington Bridge and the George Washington Memorial, Besides his widow, Mrs. Mary A. Brit. ton, he is survived by two children, Agnes and James Britton, and three stepchildren, John Edward, Joseph and | ‘Moran. Funeral services will be held tomor- yow morning, at 8:30 o'clock. at the | residence. Requiem mass will follo: at St. Joseph’s Church. Interment will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery. TWO OFFICEI:(S OF ARMY ARE CLAIMED BY DEATH Col. Henry A. Hanigan, 1st Infan- try, and Maj. Henry F. Lincoln, Medical Corps, Succumb. ‘The War Department is advised that Col. Henry A. Hanigan, 1st Infantry, died at Fort Francis E. Warren Wyom- ing, yesterday, and that Maj. Henry F. Lincoln, Medical Corps, died at Fort Clark, Texas, Sunday. Col. Hanigan was from Texas and served as a lieutenant in the 4th Texas Volunteer Infantry during the Spanish- American War and the Philippine in- surrection. In April, 1899, he was com- This was a warrant of | arrest by the Senate to force Cunning-| W are admitted to the public gallery of the Senate chamber by one of the corps of doorkeepers who | uard well its sanctity. The Vice President of the Inited States presides over the Senate; elected by the people and restricted by the rules of the Senate from exercising any powers but those of a presiding | officer. He can vote only in case of a tie ballot. There are two Senators from each State, 96 in all, | elected for six years. COLUMBIA THPD UNON 10 ELET Annual Choice of Officers by Chapel Balloting Set for Tomorrow. The Senate is executive and officers; and Fire Destroys Home, | But Man Reads on At Danger of Lifej | Just a Minute, I Want Io‘ Finish This Story”, He Tells Firemen, By the Associated Press. EVANSTON, Ill, May 27.—John K.| Chrimes was reading while his home burned. All during the fire yesterday he re. mained in his second-floor flat, en. grossed in literature. His halr wi singed and his face and arms were | burnied. The leaves of his magazine were scorched when firemen reached him. “Just a minute” they reported him | as saying. “I want to finish this story.” | three tickets in the fleld—the Progres-| Chrimes was taken to the Psycho- sive party, headed by Charles P. How- | pathic Hospital in the belief that he ard, the incumbent; Fred Barker, who| may heve become temporarily deranged, |is the candidate of the Conservative|His wife was found in the apartment party for president, and Reuben G.| overcome by smoke. Soderstrom, who is proposed by the| Three women and & man in other Unionist party. | apartments of the building found their Som: 70,000 members of the Inter- escape cut off by smoke and flames national Typographical Union are eligi- | from the stairs and made their way to ‘The annual election of Columbia '] pographical Union of this city, as well as the biennial of the International Ty- pographical Union will take place to- morrow, the various chapels of the local organization, which include the | | Government Printing Office, the news- | papers and the book and job offices, voting for both sets of officers. In the international election there are ble to participate in the election for international officers. The local election will be conducted | along the sams party lines as the inter- | national election, the list of candidates | for the principal offices being as fol- lows: For president, Clyde M. Mills, Progressive, of The Evening Star, and William C. Austin, Unionist, of the Gov ernment Printing Office; for vice presi- | dent, Frank D. Seiffert, unopposed; for | secretary, Fred 8 Walker, Progresive, unopposcd; for delegates to the L. T. U., from offices under the Government, Percy S. Anderson and Charles E. Mon- | ninger, Progressive, of the Government | | Printing Office, and W. E. Warrin-r, in- | dependent, of the same office; for dele- | gate from offices not under the Govern- | ment, Adolph Majower, Unionist, Gib- | son Bros., and J. W. Elliott, Progressive, | | of Judd & Detweiler’s; for delegate from newspaper offices, Earle Reid of The Evening Star and Willam M. Leath. | | the retiring president of No. 101, and | Clarence J. Desper, independent, of the | Washington Herald. | Two unusual features of the balloting will be referendum votes on a propo- tion to increase the salaries of the | international officers and to grant an- | uity status from the 1st of July to| former Secretary Seibold, who served in that capacity for 22 years, | It is said that three-fifths of the | membership of Columbia Union are | eligible for annuities from the Govern- | ment and private employcrs in this city | | and the beliet is expressed that the | | above proposition will be favorably acted | upon. ’ FOXHUNTERS’ GROUP APPROVES ITS CHARTER Montgomery County Association | 0. K.'s Articles of Incorpora- | tion at Rockville. { Special Dispatch to The Star. | ROCKVILLE, Md., May 27—At a well | attended meeting here of the Montgom- | ery County Fox Hunters' Association afet, escape Chrime ssaid the fire started from an electric heater, although none was founa in his apartment. KILLED AT GRADE from the third floor by a fire { Ice Company Manager Drives Car| on Track in Front of Train. Special Dispatch to The Star. DANVILLE, Va, May 27.—Funeral services were held in Patrick County to- | day for R. H. Mills, manager of the| Tudor Ice Co, who was killed by a& train here yesterday. Mills, in” his car, had waited at a crossing for the Southern Railway Co.'s “Crescent Limited” to go by and then | drove his car onto the track, ignorant that another passenger train was bear- ing down on the crossing. The car was tossed high into the air and its fragments littered tance of 60 feet. Mills had a crushed skull and many other broken bones. BCCOUSC | careles avy Mo Loy an The House of Unlimited Debate. a continuous body since but one-third of its mempers are newly elected every two years. It can originate any laws that the House can, except tax and appropriation measures, wihch must always start in the House. But the Senate alone has the judical powers of Congress. It ap- proves, or rejects, the President’s treaties with other nations, and his appointments of the higher Federal it sits as a court when Government MOTOR INSURANG MEASURE APPROVED .|House Passes Drivers’ Finan- cial Responsibility Bill Spon- sored by A. A, A. (From vesterday 5:30 Edition of The Star.) The House late this afternoon passed the bill fathered by thé American Automobile Association to establish the financial responsibility of owners and operators of motor vehicles in the Dis- trict of Columbia. It provides for the revocation and suspension of operators’ and chauffeurs' licenses and registration certificates for cause. It requires proof of ability to respond in damages for injuries caused by the operation of motor vehicles. It prescribes the form of and conditions in insurance policies ~covering the liability of motor vehicle operators and it would subject such policy to the approval of the commissionér of in- surance, It is sponsored by the A. A. A. and has the approval of the American Motorists’ Association, as well as cit zens' associations and automobile asso- | ciations from other States, Acting Chairman McLeod of the District com- mittee informed his colleagues. It was pointed out that similar safety responsibility laws are now in effect in 14 States. Representatives from some of those States attended hearings n this bill and gave testimony regard. ing the successful operation of the law, expressing their complete satisfaction with the results explained. ‘The president of the American Auto- mobile Association, Thomas P. Henry, stified at the hearings in favor of this easure. It was emphasized that this legislation is intended to prevent the judgment-proof type of driver from endangering the lives and prop- erty of the people of Washington. France's air line subsidies this year will total more than $7,800,000. lt's So officials are tried for any crime by which they can Rule XIX of the Senate manual contains: “No Senator shall interrupt an-- other Senator in debate without his consent * * *.* It is this time-honored rule which makes possibie numerous “vote-preventing filibusters.” The 21 pages, boys between the ages of 12 and 16, scurrying about silently on various errands at the bidding of the legislators, are appointed by the sergeant-at-arms be removed from office. Rock, Dissolving | In Water, Figures | In $175,000 Suit ‘Plaintiff Contends Stone Came From Site of St. Francis Dam. By the Assoclated Press. LOS ANGELES, May 27.—An experi- ment with a rock and a glass of water | proved a sensation yesterday in trial of | & suit for $175,000 damages brought by | Ray E. Rising against the city of Los Angeles for the deaths of his wife and three children in the St. Prancis Dam disaster in 1928. The city contends that the breaking of the dam, which released waters of the St. Francis impounding reservoir and drowned more 400 persons, was an “act of God” did not result from official negligence. William Mulholland, former engineer of the water and power department who retired last year, was called as a defense witness, - Rising’s attorney asked Mulholland: “Would the conglomerate rock, upon which the left wing of the dam was built, dissolve in water?” “Not in & million years,” the aged en- | gineer answered. | * Displaying & fragment of rock, which had been identified as one picked up from the hill in which the left wing of | the dam projected, the attorney placed | it in & glass of water. After a few moments, the rock began to dissolve. | Mulholland declared on further ex- amination that he doubted if the rock came from the dam site. i {PLAN TO DRAFT PERSHING LINCOLN, Nebr., May 27.—A move to “draft” Gen. John J. Pershing for | the United States senatorial race next | Fall has been started by ex-servicemen of Nebraska. ment, said petitions would be circulated in Pershing's behalf today and when 1,000 signers were obtained his name would be filed as a candidate. | EAS Y | only three major (All rights protected Pat, INDORSE LIBRARY FOR GEORGETOWN Ruth Hanna McCormick and Dr. Bowerman Give Views in Addresses. The move for establishment of a branch of the Public Library in George- town received the indorsement last night of Representative Ruth Hanna Me- Cormick of Illinois and of Dr. George F. Bowerman, District librarian, both of whom addressed a meeting called at St. John's parish house by the Georgetown Citizens’ Association to further the project. Several hundred citizens were present at the meeting, the last session of the association until the Fall season. “As a newcomer to Georgetown I want to join in the fight for a branch Library,” ~ Mrs. McCormick, the only woman to receive a senatorial nomina- tion, told the meeting. “We who are raising children in Georgetown have every right to one.” This statement was seconded by the librarian, who explained that he long had favored a branch library for Georgetown. “It Is 214 miles from Georgetown to the Central Public Li- brary,” he said, “and that is too far for children to walk. Pointing out that Washington has branches of the library, Dr. Bowerman said the city was woefully lacking in thess facilities. Other cities comparable in size have 25 or 30 branches, he said, adding that Washington paid only 64 cents per capita for the Public Library as com- pared with Cleveland’s outlay of $1.76. At Mrs. McCormick’s suggestion that a committee be appointed to frame a bill for the authorization of the By Quig Staver on recommendations of the Senators. In the richly adorned lobbies, cloak rooms and reception halls adjoining, Senators meet closer understanding and agreement on_pending legislation are arrived at there than through debates and orations in the Senate Chamber, “The House of Limited Debate.” informally, and often ‘Tomorrow— Trade mark res ent Ofce.) tered U. 8. | branch, B. A. Bowles, president of the | association, named Dorsey W. Hyde, Jr., | as chairman of the group and dele- | gated seven others to assist him. | Mrs. McCormick explained that in | view of the failure of previous efforts | to get the authorization from Congress she would introduce the bill bsfore ad- Jjournment next month if the eitizens 80 _desired. It was indicated to Mrs. McCormick that the bill will be drawn up in the near future and placed in her hands. CLOSED FRiDAY, MAY 30, Geo. E. The Usual Semi-Annual Sale Begins Tomorrow—Wednesday Merning With Complete Clearance of All | MARINE RESERVES (0. GOING TO QUANTICO Rockville Organization, Recently Formed, to Spend Two Weeks at Base. Special Dispatch to The Star. ROCKVILLE, Md, May 27.—Com- pany M. 20th Regiment, United States Marine Corps Reserves, recently formed here with Harold C. Smith, captain, and J. Banks Berry, lieutenant, is ng to spend two weeks in camp at Quan- tico, Va., in July, Lieut. Berry stated today. The company has a membership of about 20 and it is hoped to recruit it up to its full strength of 44 before it leaves for camp, which opens July 6. An indoor rifle range has been estab- lished by the organization in the Rock- ville High School Building, the equip- ment being furnished by the United States Government, and the uniforms are expected to be distributed in about a week or 10 days. Applications for membership should be filed with either Capt. Smith or Lieut. Berry, at Rockville, the age lim- its being 18 to 35 yea existence of microbes was not even sus- pected. Leeeuwenhoek (1623-1723), a celebrated Dutch naturalist, who had acquired & reputation by his skill in the fabrication of microscopes, made the first discovery. Hupmobile Straight Eight | Five-Passenger Sed || Late model, excellent condition. Driven only by owner. Reasonably priced. Terms to responsible person, Rear 1310 L St. N.W. Met. 3364 Announcement! * The following lumber dealers will be ALL DAY DECORATION DAy AND SATURDAY, May 31 W. T. Galliher & Bro., Inc. Galliher & Huguely, Inc. Walker L. S. Turover W. A. Pierce Co. J. Frank Kelly, Inc. missioned a second lieutenant in the | articles of incorporation, prepared by Regular Infantry, and in the following the organization’s attormey, William F. | August was cited for gallantry in the | Prettyman of Rockville, were approved | sction at Tabuan, Negras, Philippine 3 & 4 Pc. Spring Suits Islands. He was a colonel of Infantry in the National Army im the World War and reached the grade of colonel n the Regular Army in October, 1923. Maj. Lincoln was born at Wabash, Ind., October 19, 1879, and entered the Army in May, 1907, contract sur- n. He was appointed a first lieu: nant in the Medical Corps of the Reg- ular Army in January, 1917, and served during the World War. He was grad- uated from Washington University, Mo., and the Army Medical School, and reached the grade of major in March, 1918. QUESTIONNAIRE ON SEX COSTS PROFESSOR 108 Dr. Max Meyer Given Year's Post at Deaf Institute After U. of Missouri Discharge. By the Assoclated Pre COLUMBIA, Mo., y 27.—Dr. Max P. Meyer, who last year figured in the sex questionnaire case at the University of Missouri and who later ecriticized two members of the board of curators in o speech, last night was relived as head of the psychology department. The action, which was taken by the Board of curators, also discontinued Dr. Meyer's connection with the DUniversity as a teacher, simultaneously, however, the board appointed him re- search professor of psychology to work in the Central Institute of the Deaf, Bt. Louls, for a period of one year. Dr. Meyer was a faculty member here for 30 years and during his years suspension devoted his time to the Deaf Institute and also lectursd at the University of Chile. By royal decree Belgium has placed ¢ maximum tariff on Russian matches ir. order to keep Russia from dumping its -EY oduct_into the try. GARAGES SUMMER $E&()() ' COTTAGES Built Anywhere—All Materials HOME IMPROVEMENTS WE BUILD. REBUILD. REMODEL. REP, GES, HOUSES, COT- TAGES, STORES. 20 MONTHS TO PAY Nat. 9427 TONEBRAKE $20-112 ST..N.W. | and will, it was stated, be promptly filed | with the secretary of state. | | _The_incorporators are the officers, W. J. Marlowe, president; Z. M. Waters, | vice president; Mrs. J. Banks Berry, sec- | retary-treasurer, and Josiah J. Hutton, | master of hounds, and the other mem- bers of the board of directors—Edward | W. Beall, F. C. Haight and Ridgely Chi- | chester. | 'The meeting appointed H. Worthing- | ton Talbott and J. Banks Berry to pre- | re a draft of a constitution and by- laws for consideration at the July meet- | | ing of the association, when, it is un- erstood, & hunt schedule will be ldog\ud. { The organization has a membership of about 75 of the county's best-known | followers of the hounds and the num- | ber is expected to be largely increased bf’(:re the hunting season opens, it is said. |BANK EMPLOYE ADMITS $84,000 EMBEZZLEMENT | New Yorker, Under Arrest, Says | Money Wasted on Stocks, Extrav- gant Living and Gambling. By the Assoclated Press. { | NEW YORK, May 27.—Two hours after he was arrested, James D. 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