Evening Star Newspaper, November 13, 1930, Page 4

WS SEN UG DEMOCRATIC PLANS Bffort to Keep Party Fight on Prohibition Under » Cover Noted. BY MARK SULLIVAN. Democratic party. Seéveral have been considered. One was to hold & conference of dry leaders ‘This looked les. suggestion was dismissed on the that it might look to the public & movement toward a third party. Another proposal was to hold a confer- ence at Atlanta, Ga., of dry Democratic Meaders from the 12 Southern States, who composed the backbone of dry strength in the Democratic party. To degree, this is still under considera- ton. At least, it has not been aban- changes of views among dry leaders is that there is not marked sup- for the idea of organized ition the present wet trend of party a8 8 whole. They feel that because of general conditions the party is now head- o4 toward victory in the gumm.m elec- of 1932. They not want to “throw a monkey-wrench” into that Compromise Is Offered. Some of the most prominent Demo- eratic drys in the country showed re- luctance to participate in any formal resistance. One of the two most Democratic drys, modifying position, suggested a com- under which the Democrats in next national convention should Here the tugboat Ohio is shown with 17 barges that dovetail into each other. It is of the fleet operated on the Mississippl and Ohlo Rivers by the Mississippl Valley Barge Line Co., headed by L. Wade Childress (inset). BACK O, BALLO | N SCHOOL NOVE Burroughs Association Is Behind Junior High School Proposal. ‘The Burroughs Citizens' Association is squarely behind the Board of Education and Dr. Frank W. Ballou, superintend- ent of schools, on the proposal for a new junior high schoeol in the Burroughs sec- tion, Kenneth P. Armstrong, president of the association, declared today in a statement explaining the criticism of Dr. Ballou by some members of the associa- tion at last Monday night's meeting. Declaring that rts ot the criti- cism have been misleading, Mr. Arm- strong today outlined the Burroughs Citizens’ Association’s attitude on the school situation in that neighborhood: Mr. Armstrong’s statement follows, in part: “The Burroughs Citizens’ Association is squarely behind the Board of Edu- cation in its ;\?pcn of the item which was recommended for the 1932 budget to begin the construction of a junior high school in the Burroughs neighbor- hood. We realize that it does not solve the problem of the of ele- mentary school rooms north of Rhode Island avenue, but it does offer the opportunity to get some space which can for a time at least be used for the overfiow of elementary from the John Burroughs School. The monu- mental blunder of the school adminis- tration in building the Langdon School nmurly twice as large as was necessary te the pupils which use it is an accomplished fact, and cannot be undone. It is le, however, - | to_provide adequate facflities for the i ing Burroughs territory, grow] and Junior high school offers a umy solution. If 1t is followed, as it be, by the construction of & | ghat new building in the of the h accompanied e 1 to transfer the seventh des. For this neither Dr. MUSIC Oscar Seagle Recital "THE Chiness room of the Mayflower Hotel was hardly large enough to house the throng that attended late yesterday afternoon the song recital of Oscar Seagle. The baritone, noted per- haps more for his teaching methods and the bevy of eminent songsters who have made good under his tutelage than for the dynamics of his voice, sang be- fore an audience that had been espe- clally invited by Mr. and Mrs. August King-Smith. Due perhaps to the limitations of the room and the heat which forced breath- lessness into the mere listeners, Mr. Seagle's voice gave evidence of a cer- tain tightness in the upper range. This, however, was somewhat dissipated after the first group of old French songs, in which some of the more lofty notes had seemed almost beyond the pale. Mr. Seagle, after the insecurity of his in- jtial venture, buckled down to normalcy and for the remainder of the afternoon sang in more customary range, except for an invigorating excursion into tenor realms with the majestic finale of the “Neber Je T"Aimeral.” The program was given over entirely to short—in most cases, very short— selections, such compositions Brahms’' “Stanchen” and “The Eagle, by Busch, being over almost before they began. Mr. Seagle, who, contrary to the habits of many singers, applied himself strictly to selections that he knew would agree with his audience, seemed at his very best yesterday afternoon in “Le Plongeur,” by Widor, the “Pro- finally in the Negro spirituals with which he fittingly ended his program. These last, to those who claim from force of habit that such songs should be left to the skill of their originators, must have come as a pleasant surprise. For Mr. Seagle summed up all the re- sourcefulness of his art and in “Stand- in’ in the Need of Prayer” and “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot,” displayed a smooth and resilient quality of tone and an intenseness of feeling that wove a complete spell over the audience. So there were few that wanted to go home when it was &ll over—and they didn’t until Mr. Seagle with the encores that he very justly deserved. E. de 5. M. FULTON B, KARR RECITAL. A MEMORIAL selection to Handel opened an enthusiastically received recital by Fulton B. Karr, composer and pianist, presented in re- cital by the music group of the League Y | 6f American Pen Women at their at the expense of the Burroughs sec- tion had a great deal to do with pres- ent situation. ;t Was bl;odt un‘i‘tllume' Burr people organized a citizens’ mflufl oLEhnIr own that they had effective volce with either 5 | school suthorities or the District, gov- i v, is headed presidential elec- y are naturally re- ospect. sald .p: far refers to i o a wet or & near-wet. At the one who sounds out the the Democrats finds they no_means committed to any jority vote. Partly because of this very ce about platform, they are hesitant to seem distatorial about the presidential nominee, who can only be named by a two-thirds vote. Dry Nominee Suggested. 1t is still possible the dry Democratic Jeaders may make a fight on the presi- dential nomination by rallying round some such dry as ex-Gov. Byrd of Vir- ginia or Senator Robinson of Arkansas or Gov. Moody of Texas. If the drys can assemble one-third of the delegates they can at least veto a wet nomination too unsatisfactory to them. One observation about all this is that in slightly more than two weeks since jon . the Democrats, as & whole, have made marked progress on their fu- ture course. They have accompl this without a line in the newspapers without ln¥| public controversy. ‘The contrast wit] the Republicans is obvious. One would infer that the Democratio party, eadership, is under its wfl:sl national I P, iy better managed than the Republican. It used to be the Republicans who composed thelr differences quietly and the Democrats who shook the ear with their factional controversies. The Democrats are going to be wet. ‘The next thing is to find out about the Republicans. (Copyright. 1930.) SHOOTING IS MYSTERY Wounded Woman Believed Victim of “Silent” Gunman. BOSTON, ber 13 (/P).—Miss B, 3o of West Roxbusy, who . ), Of 'y wounded as she what has gone on | bres ernment. “The Burroughs Citizens' Association strenuously opposed the transfer of the seventh and eighth grade pupils from the John Burroughs to the Langdon School, even to the extent of holding a ‘protest meeting' which was at- tended by some 300 persons. Many of the parents favored a ‘strike’ and en- deavored to get the assoclation to spon- sor some such action. The association, however, took no official action which in any way led countenance to the acts of the few parents who did send their | children to the Jchn Burroughs School i on the day when they were supposed to | ' DARROW TO DEBATE RELIGION TUESDAY | Forum Scheduled Here When) Rabbi Simon, Rev. Dr. Pierce and Quin O'Brien Speak. A Jewish rabbi, a Protestant clergy- man and a Catholic layman will break bread with Clarence Darrow, America’s foremost agnostic, at the New Willard Hotel Tuesday morning preparatory to their meeting, that evening, at a forum of religion in Washington Auditorium. ‘The Chicago criminal lJawyer is com- ing here from New York City, where he 1s taking &.fl. in a debate Saturday eve- e subject “Is Religion Neces- lished | sary?” The associates who will break- fast with him Tuesday morning are Rabbi Ag:tm Sln:ion of \;::nl’\lnlton He- W ngregation, O'Brien, Catholic lJayman and Chicago ltwmeg, and Rev. Dr. Jason Noble Plerce of the Pirst Congregational Church, Washing- fiellnllnn:{ matters will be handled at the breakfast, including a drawing of th | lots to determine the positions of the speakers on Tuesday night's program. Darrow’s subject at the forum will be “Why I am an Agnostic.” Rabbi Simon will discuss “Why I am a Jew.” Dr. Pilerce will represent Protestantism. Mr. O'Brien will state his reasons for being a Catholic. Reservations for the forum will be available, starting Friday, at the Audi~ torium, Willard Fotel and T. Arthur Smith’s. SUED FOR $51,500 Damages Asked by Two Plaintiffs Following Auto Crash, Nathan Dunayer, 4518 Sheriff road was studio in Stoneleigh Court last night. ‘The program, Mr. Karr's own compo- sitions, was exceptionally well arranged, fine taste was shown in the chos- ing of the Handel number to lead others Beethoven, Rubinstein and Chopin. Mr. Karr displayed much ability as a pianist.in the playing of “Nocturne” (to Liszt), in which the left hand alone is used. He seemed to have no diffi- the | culty in keeping a smooth tonal effect. ‘This offering, written in three episodes, & final and coda, touched the audience deeply. Then Mr. Karr played “Taran- telle in E Flat Major.” Mrs. Edward E. MacMorland, soprano soloist of the Church of the Epiphany, assisting Mr. Karr, sang two delightful songs, “To a Thrush.” 8She possesses a very swect toned and well modulated voice. It must be added that the words to “To Minnie L. Briggs of the Columbla branch of the League of American Pen Women. “A Pslam of Life,” words by Long- fellow, and sung as a tenor solo by Hl:‘r!ry P, ns, also presented a Pl n brought the evening to a close with a stirring selection to Chopin, “Polonaise Triumphal.” J. N. H. el e SRR RICHEY HUNTS TURKEY Secretary Seeks Game Bird for Hoover Thansgiving. Lawrence Richey, one of President Hoover's secretaries, has gonhe to the Woodmont Rod and Gun Club, not far from Hagerstown, Md., for several days’ shooting, in the hope of bagging a turkey for the President’s Thanksgiv- ing dinner. Last year, Mr. Richey, during a two. day visit at the Woodmont Club, suc- eeded in bagging three wild turkeys and half a dozen pheasants. 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STAYS DRY Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler Terms | Recent Election “Handwriting on a Dogwood Tree” is the work of Mrs. | District of | ‘Wall” Condemning Prohibition. By the Assoclated Press. NEW YORK, November 13.—Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler, president of Columbia University and 1 prominent Republican, i3 on record with the pre- diction that unless the blican pnrg declares for rcpeal of the eighteen amendment" in 1932 there will result “the biggest political emash-up that has taken place in the history of any Amepican now living." Referring to the declaration of Sen- ator Simeon D Fess, chairman of the Republican National Committee, that “if the Republican y stands for re- peal, it might as well say good-day,” Dr. Butler countered: 1f the Republican party does not w for repeal, it might as well say -night.” o DF. 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