Evening Star Newspaper, July 15, 1930, Page 6

FSHGROLP START COMMNST ROBE House Body to Summon Soviet Representatives in New York. By the Associated Press. NEW YORK, July 15.—Determined to learn what, if any, influence Rus- sian Soviets are bringing to bear on American governmental ideals, Repre- sentative Hamilton Fish, jr., Republican, New York, today gathered his special House Communist Investigation Com- mittee here for 10 days of hearing. Activities of Communists in the New York City public schools, among trade unions and in alien groups are to be inquired into, with Dr. Wiliam J. O'Shea, superintendent of schools; Charles G, Wood, commissioner of labor in New York City; Matthew Woll, vice president of the American Federation of Labor, and former Police Commissioner Grover Whalen among witnesses called. Will Summons Soviets. In addition, the committee plans to hear Michael Lyons of the New York | Police Department, and to summon offi- cials of the Amtorg Trading Co. offi- cial commercial representative of the | Soviet Union. The committee plans to hold a secret meeting to determine which of the Amtorg officials to subpoena. Repre- sentatives of the concern made known today that no summons had yet been received. Representative Fish, chairman of the inquisitorial group of five, said he Ehtnncd to push the inquiry vigorously ere and in other important American cities where Communists have been re- ported active in circulating propaganda. After the session here, he said, the group would decide on dates for hear- ings in Detroit, Buffalo, Philadelphia, Chicago and probably some city in Wis- consin. He also made known that the group had under consideration a visit to the ‘West Coast, probably Seattle, Wash,, and San Francisco, where Communists are reported to be active. Representative Fish said he was con- vinced ‘the Communist’ party in this country “is merely a section of the Third Internationale, with headquarters at Moscow.” Refers to Root Suggestion. Referring to the suggestion of Elihu Root, former Secretary of State, that the Government ereate a “police force™” to keep check on “ommunist activities, Mr. Fish said the suggestion “should ‘e understood to refer to granting pow- er to some department of the Govern- ment,” to keep in continuous contact “with the seditious and revolutionary activities of the Communists in the United States.” The American Civil Liberties Union | tody yesterday issued a reply to Mr. Root's suggestion, stating that the ‘“present statutes punish all acts or attempted acts against the (overnment and all conspiracies directed t the Gov- ernment,” and that “the silly and dan- rous business of persecuting people for their opinions is contrary to Ameri- can tradition.” Rites for Mrs. Wyndham. WINCHESTER, Va., July 15 (Spe- clal) —Funeral rites were held today at Berryville, Va., for Mrs. Ida Belle ‘Wyndham, 68, wife of A. B. Wyndham, retired merchant, whose death there Sunday followed several months' iliness. She was a daughter of the late Joseph Hammack, Wai Cou viving are her h% Mrs, Charles Eise: ) Pittsburgh, Pa.; \ Mrs. Louis Wilkinson, Shanghai, China, ‘and Miss Cottie Wyndham, Charlottes- one son, Howard Wyndham, five sisters and one brother. As handy as your vacuum cleaner! [Just like the vacuum cleaner that helps with the daily cleaning, here is.a practical small swasher that takes care of the daily wash— the baby’s things, the mid-week odds and iends, the finer lingerie or any miscellaneoug pieces. {This portable Whirldry washer can be Youth Flees Court To See Sick Mother; Returns to Cell RICHMOND, Va., July 15.—Clin- ton Kirby, 19, wanted to go home to le‘el his %@b&‘w‘h&wu sick in bed. e coul legally—because yes- terday morning he was sentenced to 10 years in _the penitentiary on cl of housebreaking. But Clinton had his own way about it. He climbed through the transom in the prisoners’ room at Hustings Court, dashed home and comforted his parent. He didn‘t stay long, because by the time officers had started their search he had returned to the court to await transfer to the State prison. SHERIFF AWAITS WRIT FOR BRADYS Prince Georges Official Ready to Go'to Rockville for Pair in Bombing Case. Special Dispatch to The Star. ROCKVILLE, Md, July 15-—Leroy and Herman Brady, indicted for murder in connection with the New Year day bombing at Seat Pleasant, Md., will be transferred from the county jail here to the Prince Georges County Jail, at Upper Marlboro, either today or tomor- row. This was assured by Sheriff Charles 8. Earlv of Prince Georges, who said he would go for the brothers as soon as he was officially notified of the order authorizing the transfer, signed by Judge Robert B. Peter here yes- terday. The order for the transfer was to be transmitted this morning. Counsel for the brothers requested the transfer so the Bradys could be near their families, who live near Upper Marlboro, Leroy and Herman Brady were in- dicted for murder by a Prince Georges County grand jury. Because of the high feeling near their home the case was transferred to Rockville for hear- ing. A jury in Circuit Court here dis- agreed in the first trial of Leroy and he is awaiting a second trial. The charge against Herman has mnot yet been heard. Justice Peter conferred with his associates, Chief Justice Hammond Urner and Judge John S. Newman, be- fore granting the requested transfer. ‘The court order is signed by all three judges. ‘The order specifically states that the court here does not relinquish Jurisdiction in the cases, but is merely releasing the prisoners into the cus- of Prince Georges County author- ities pending the trial date or until g:uordm their return to the Rockville MARYLAND JOCKEY CLUB OFFICER DIES SUDDENLY Clarence I. Reynolds, 51, Victim of Heart Attack at Baltimore Home. Special Dispatch to The Star. BALTIMORE, Md., July 15.—Sitting on the front porch of his home at 12 Club road, here, last evening talking to & friend, Clarence I. Reynolds, 51, treas- urer and director of the Maryland Jockey Club and assistant secretary of the Mercantile Trust Co., was seized & heart attack from which he few minutes later. RAILWAY WARNED 10 REPAIR STREET Hyattsville Town Council Threatens Closing of Rail- road Avenue. Special Dispatch to The Star. HYATTSVILLE, Md, July 15— Aroused over the bad condition of Rail- road avenue, the mayor and Common Council of Hyattsyille at i m‘onlhl}' meeting last night, gth':”lIIII:E nicipal Building, directed its clerk, W, Carroll Beatty, to inform the railroad company that unless it does something to improve the thoroughfare it will be closed. Council also directed Mr. write the State Roads Commissia hers avenue (south) be finished im to relieve a condition which, itm:ldl‘;t:;{ serted, was dangerous in et weather. To Ymprove Baltimore Street, It was decided by council, upon peti- sidewalks and curbs in the lower end of to the railroad tracks, and Corporatie Counsel Waldo Burnside was flll":‘ktll‘:g draw up an ordinance for this purpose. The roud committee was empowered to have three trees in the-road removed from the section where the improve- ments are planned. J. Moses Edlavitch resigned as coun- poor health. Mr. Edlavitch, a World Hospital for some time seriously 111, but is now reported improved. His suc- cessor will soon be appointed. Mr, Edlavitch’s term would have expired next May. Councilman Howard A. Harrison of the first ward was named by Dr. H. T. ‘Willis, mayor, as chairman of the parks and playgrounds committee ‘to succeed Dr. P. F. Brookens, councilman from the fourth ward, who resigned as chairman of the committee. It was voted to ask J. Spence Howard, WwLo has been acting as town engineer, to attend the special meeting of the mayor and council to be held tomorrow night at 8 o'clock in the Municipal Building to consider the request of th State Roads Commissien to prohibi parking on the Was Boulevard for some tanee north and south of the north entrance to the highway bridge here. The commission plans to install an automatic traffic ing that the road and sidewalk in Wells || tion of property owners, to construct || Baltimore street from Mansion avenue || cilman from the first ward because of | War veteran, has been in Walter Reed | ington-Baltimore | | Jacquard Madras Striped Madras Striped and Figured Chambrays light of the north entrance to the bridge || SOME SHIRT SALE! Repeating our greatest shirt sale by request! 3000 MORE SHIKTS 2x2 Mel-O-Glow Broadecloth 2x1 Genuine Broadcloth Finest All-Over Rayon Imported Fancy Madras TAR, WASHINGTON, D and in order to provide four lanes of traffic at this point, has asked that B:rk.\nl be prohibited of the dge entrance to a point 30 feet north of derson street and south to Spencer street. Business men who are interested in the matter have been invited to attend the meeting, at which will be present either Maj. Harry D. Williar, jr., chief engineer of the State Roads Commis- sion, or Robert M. Reindollar, assistant chief engineer. Representatives of the American Aéxlml:nohle Association, Exchanj ul of ce Georges County‘:nd the Chamber of Commerce of Hyattsville also have been invited to attend, along with any other groups or persons interested. Petting Parties Bothersome. Residents of Block street complained of the parking of machines in that street to an extent that made it difficult for'them to get their cars in and out 2s5€SSOTS, the | Work for C., TUESDAY, of their garages. It was stated that fre- quent petting parties were held in the parked machines. The matter was re- ferred to the police committee. Thomas Morris asked council to try the T, Charles H. Walsh, Charles Herbert, J. Moffat. ‘Total receipts for the cording to the report of Town William A. Shepherd, were $11,784. of which $6,111.26 was in taxes. o e it ance ,571.96. o were: $33353, in- $264, col- fes; $2, st month, ac- Chief expenditures terest on road notes: lection; $231.25, < Mah Can pi Antiqu JAMES Fine Furniture, Upholsterir 1108 G Street Sale of Henderson Furniture and Lamps Offers Genuine Reductions from our Regular Low Prices on a Special Group of Bed Room and Dining Room Suites, and a great number of Odd Pieces, as well as on All Lamps and Shades. A TYPICAL SALE VALUE: Governor Winthn":p Desk B. HENDERSON Ce Genuine ..$74 n Red or Brown wide—has Ft:urdluru- i 1 in ogany, now. be had Automatic e Brass-finish Hardw. 1g, Paperhanging, Painting District 7676 Phones Biitict 7677 Eflfl . All Combed Satin-Stripe WHITE SHIRTS, $1.88—6 for $11 Lonsbury White Broadcloth White on White Madras FANCY PATTERN SHIRTS, $1.88—6 for $11 Oxfords Broadcloth Striped Chambrays End-to-End Madras Broadcloth Striped End Broadcloths -to-End Madras SOLID COLOR SHIRTS, $1.88—6 for $11 2x2 Mel-O-Glow Broadcloth End-to-End Madras JULY 15, fim: lm library, snd $1,- presided ing, which was attended by Cous Thomas E. Hume, Harry A. Boswell, E. Murray Gover, Arthur C. Moon and E. B. Hilley. —_—— ‘Weekly their possessions in the ted airmail service will be in- between the Netherlands and Pacific 1930. FIREMEN PLAN BENEFITS |5 a2 avtomobile, had been extinguished Return! the fire house, the Hyattsville Volunteers to Have|m., m::a‘:hlr b Movies in Lieu of Carnival. Special Dispatch to The Star. Thea , HYATTSVILLE, Md. July 15.—An |hold a carnival this year. alarm came in from Hoffman's Ga the week of benefits there will last night while the firemen were be a different show each evening. with their semi-monthly meeting. A Despite | three formances nightly, at 6, 8 and their quick response, the fire, which was ' 10 o' . There will be various prises. meet- over the e South This Fine17-Jewel Mesh Band Watch was made to sell at $50. ® 0 9 It’s the first time we’ve ever offered a 17-Jewel Watch at ' .75 We’ve been selling watches for 81 "years. That means we’ve enjoyed a reputation for watch value! See these watches tomorrow. You’ll ad- mire the trim, compact craftsman- ship of the white gold filled case. You’ll want to put it right on and keep it on. You’ll enjoy the thrill- ing accuracy of the position-ad- justed 17-jewel movement. And you may own it for 50c a Week! moved from room to room and operated on the sink drain-board, in the bathtub or on & table. It is only 18 inches high but has & capacity of a dozen diapers, five men’s shirts or their equivalent. Washing, rinsing and ¢ without a wringer—no sp! no hands in hot water—gd single switch controly every SIZES 13% to 20, but not in every material or style. operation. : LT 2 e rldry on $ 49‘50 Complete STYLES Soft collar attached. Two laundered col- lars to match (1 round corner, 1 straight). New Regent round collar attached. Button-down collar at- tached. New Tab collar attached. Details of Construction Center pleat to bottom of shirt. Pockets on every shirt. Finest Ocean Pearl buttons. Generous in tail length. Cut full and comfortable at the shoulder and chest. Sleeve Lengths 33 to 35. Some 32 and 36 sleeves in sizes 1415 to 16. ” (Main Floor, The Hecht Oo.) THE HECHT CO. F Street at Seventh display and will demonstrate it at our convenience. t can be had in a sholceof coloratogl 1004 F Street N.W. 818 King St., Alex., Va. WASHE : ! : &s it Kann's—Street and Third Floors.