Evening Star Newspaper, February 6, 1931, Page 3

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PHILADELPHIA, February 6.—The Philadelphia Commission which placed a tablet in the Navy Department Build- ing at Washington testifying to the im- partiality, courage and incorruptibility of Maj. Gen. Smedley D. Butler, has appealed to President Hoover to stop the court-martial of the Marine officer. ‘The appeal on behalf of the commis- sion was sent to Washington by Wil- liam R. Nicholson, jr., secretary of the Law _Enforcement League and also of the Butler Memorial Commission. “The unfortunate situation,” the appeal said, “can be likened unto mak- ing a mountain out of a mole.hill.” Col. Frederick Taylor Pusey, judge advocate general of the Pennsylvania Natioanl Guard, used the same words in an address today at the Poor Rich- ard Club lurgheon. Col. Pusey said naval officers were constantly “muzzied,” while Army of- ficers might criticize whomsoever they wished. Quotes Mussoli “Why can Gens. Pershin; cott, Bul- lard and_the rest get away with criti- cisms of French generals or almost any- body they pick out, and even Premier Mussolini can say, ‘The American Eeo- ple are a lot of hogs who want to keep all the gold,’ while Butler receives a gag?” he demanded. The Butler case has brought forth & new version of the incident in 1926, when Gen. Butler ordered the arrest of Col. Alexander S, Williams. Mr. and Mrs. C. 5. A. Henry of Ardmore, Pa., and Mr. and Mrs. Em- mett R. Tatnall, Haverford, Pa., were at a dinner here at which Rear Ad- miral Ashley H. Robertson, Gen. Butler’s commanding officer at San Diego, who has since died, told them he was responsible for ordering Col. ‘Williams' arrest. They quoted him: “What actually happened that night was that Col. Williams invited Gen, and Mrs. Butler to dinner. Threatened to Arrest Butler. “Gen. Butler later attended an en- listed men’s dance and then went to get his family at a dance at a hotel in San Diego. “I was standing in the lobby when Col. Willilams came in. He was sup- ported by a junior officer, and he was very noisy and apparently quite drunk. Gen. Butler also was in the lobby when Williams reeled up to him and warned him he could not rule with a high hand in the West. “Gen. Butler turned to me. He said: “This_fellow is disgracing his uniform; but I hate to arrest him just after arriving at this station.’ “I told Gen. Butler I would have to prefer charges against him if he neg- lected his duty in that way. Under these circumstances there was nothing else for Gen. Butler to do but put Col. - | Williams under arrest at once.” VANDERBILT DENIES NOTE. PHOENIX, Ariz., February 6 (#).— Cornelius Vanderbilt, jr., denied through his’attorney today reports that he had had a telephone call from the State De- partment, or any communication of any kind from Washington, advising him to remain silent regarding the Mussolini- Butler incident. He reaffirmed, also through his coun- sel, he does not intend to say anything more about_the case, regardiess of any 60. | interest or lack of interest on the part of the State Department. REQUEST TO RADIO BUTLER CASE DENIED Secretary Adams Objects to Court- Martial Proceedings at Phila- delphia on Air. By the Associated Press. - ‘The energetic efforts of one of the large broadcasting groups to obtain per- mission for putting the Butler court- martial on the air have met with a cold turndown at the Navy Department. Secretary Adams refused to have the trial of the Marine general, which will be held in Philadelphia a week from Monday, taken into homes everywhere \u microphones and radio receiving sets. Incidentally, friends of Gen. Butler THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, Music and Mousicians Reviews and News of Capital's Programs. New Opera Cq Sings "ngulet(o" In Debut. STURDY little opera com- pany, known as the New York Grand Opera Co., came to town last night rather uietly and settled down_ for a four-day repertoire at the Na- tional Theater. Present at last night's festivities with & small audience, which, how- ever, warmed up after the first act; two splendid voices—all that are vitally essential in the denouement of Verdi’s “Rigoletto"—a conductor, Fulgenzio Guerrieri, who worked wonders with a minimum orchestra, and much fine music for which credit must be given to Signor Verdi. The whole seemed, in fact, to re- flect credit on this organization of a hundred or more, who are scour- ing the country bent on giving the most popular operas at the least possible prices. And since “Rigo- letto” is one of those perennials of which custom, favor fln% the public never tires, this was a ftting over- ture for the four-day festivities. Only the first act creaked last night. And that was due not s much to the leading singers as to the “background” tenors and basses, who exhibited not only an extra- ordinary collection of costumes and disguises, but seemed bent on walk- ing back and forth across the stage in military formation. After the disappearance of this heterogeneous collection of mortals, the opera swung into its stride, and scarcely 50 much as teetered for the rest of the evening. First honors went to Malvena Passmore and Martino-Rossi. These two singers, who sang Gilda and Rigoletto respectively, brought mnot. only splendid Focal qualities to their work, but excellent dramatic quali- fications. Miss Passmore’s voice was clear and fresh and quite able to handle the difficulties of her aria in the second act, and Martino-Rossi never once ventured from the strajght and narrow, rising to con- siderable heights in his greater moments. Mr. Santiago-Font was fine as the treacherous Sparafucile and Fernandi Bertini meant well by the Duke, but was marred in_his interpretation by too great an effort. Present, of course, last night was that imperishable quartet and other melodic highlights, which the sing- ers handled effectively. The set- tings were adequate, the costumes bright and all in all showed that even if this company travels with lightning-like rapidity all over the country in its operatic journey, its stay here should be most prosperous and one likely to be remembered for various and sundry reasons. E. de 8. M. Roxy and His Gang In Benefit Performances. THE star of yesterday's perform- ances given by Roxy and His Gang at _Constitution Hall was eas- ily Mme. Ernestine Schumann-Heink. This grand lady, referred to by Roxy as “Mamma Ernestine.” was given a real old-fashioned ovation at her ap- pearance in the last half of the pro- gram, many standing at her entrance and others waving handkerchiefs and becoming highly sentimental as this great-diva was introduced. “Mamma Ernestine” sang only one short song, the Brahm “Lullaby,” but she spent further time giving Roxy a grand tribute, calling him an “angel” saying that she enjoyed working for him more than she had working for anybody or anything else in her 53 years' career, and tossing such verbal bouquets to him as have seldom been surpassed. This was, in retaliation to Roxy, who xed eloquently over Mme. Schumann-Heink_when he was in- troducing_her. Thus the last few minutes of the program was one long fest of loving adjectives thrown back and forth with much warmth and vigor. The rest of the program was de- voted to favorite “stunts” of the gang under the personal supervision of Roxy. There was Beatrice Belkin, recehtly taken under the wing of the Metropolitan Opera Co., whose voice was, unfortunately, almost entirely submerged by an _over-industrious orchestra; Patricia Bowman, dancing in graceful and faultless manner; Frank Moulan in several amusing songs; Dorothy Githens, whistling; “Wee Willy” Robyn, singing, and most everything to gladden the hearts of those who admire Roxy's cohorts over the air. Students Presented _ at Barker Hall in Recital. TUDENTS of the Americaniza- tion School of the public schools of the District of Columbia, last night were presented in concert by the Americanization School Asso- ciation, in Barker Hall, Y. W. C. A. ‘Three Schubert numbers, played out a doubt that he is a talented musician, his playing of the “Third Movement of the E Minor Concerto” by Mendelssohn, bringing forth spontaneous applause. The Massa~ net “Elegle,” was also well done. A group of eight, known as the A S. A. Octet, rendered a pro- gram of ballads, embracing such numbers as “Flow Gently Sweet Afton,” “Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes” and “All Through the Night.” Miss deAndreis was given round after round of applause as she com. pleted the rendition of “Visi d'Arte, an aria from the opera “La Tosca. She was accompanied on the pilano by Mme. Marie Zalipsky. Little Lillian Rubin gave a highly appreciated performance on the plano. One of her selections was The Schumann, “Happy Peasant.” Another group of two Schubert compositions by the orchestra brought a highly enjoyable evemng to a close, B. Final Concert Of Georgetown Series. NEW unit of men, hitherto un- heralded, known as the Men's Glee Club of American University, gave a concert last night in the parish hall of the Christ Church as the last presentation of the George- town music series. Under the direction of Harland Randall this group demonstrated & quality of tone, color and enthu- siasm comparable to that of the bet- ter known glee clubs of the city. ‘Their program was not quite so heavy as that of one of these same other glee clubs, but the funda- mental background to build upon was there. They were especially good in ballad singing. Such num- bers as “Drink To Me Only With Thine Eyes” and “My Evaline” were glven prolonged applause by the audience, an audience that was, by the way, larger than any seen hitherto at the Georgetown music series, Accompanying the glee club was Mary Elizabeth Hetrick. . W. “OLDEST MASON” IS 105 Leprelet M. Logee. CHARLTON, Mass,, February 6 (#). —Leprelea Miller Logee, believed to be the oldest living mason in the United States, yesterday celebrated his 105th birthday anniversary, the fzature of it a huge cake, containing 105 candles. Mr. Logee, born in Burrillville, R. I, February 5, 1826, now is a resident of the Masonic Home here. He is a charter member of Granite Lodge, P. | & A. M.. of Whitsinville. He was raised | in Mount Vernon Lodge at Jowett City, | Conn., however, in 18’ Look for the Schwartz | Gold Clock on 7th St. <2 Pay as little and only | with Russian wheat, because of Russia's | but_that Russia, with unlimited virgin | wheat. | advantagé of low-cost water transporta- | tion, Huge Cake Features Birthday of | this O’ My Heart Diamond Ring Pjlarge, PERFECT dnmond A7) center stone, surrounded by P, C LEGGE FEARS RUSS SUCCESS IN WHEAT U. S. Competition Futile, He and McKelvie Agree After Viewing Figures. By the Associated Press. Chairman Legge of the Farm Board sald today he viewed Russia’s official grain exports statement as an indica- tion that the Soviets were turned toward a dominating position in the world wheat market. “The American farmer cannot com- pete with Russian wheat in the world market,” he said, “and if he attempts to he will have to give up riding around in automobile: Samuel R. McKelvie, grain member of the board, joined in asserting that American producers could not compete “free land and free labor.” Concede Russ Industry. McKelvie said there was “no question | land, could produce great quantities of wheat cheaply for many vears at least with no land and labor cost.” The two agreed the latest re- port from Moscow showed Russia mak- ing more progress in its agricultural program, especially wheat, than in the five-year industrial plan McKelvie cited Soviet exports of nearly as much wheat since June as during any one vyear before the World War as an_indication of its growing importance in the world market. U. S. Can't Compete. Legge said also that the American farmer could not compete in the world market with Argentine and Australian Each of these, he said, had the particularly Australia. Australian wheat, Legge said, was grown around the rim of the continent and could be moved long distances at low cost. McKelvie said the Farm Board was keeping a close watch over Russian wheat exports, but “there is nothing we can do about it unless they try to dum it in this country.” Then, he said, tariff laws could be utilized. German Plot Suspects Seized. LUDWIGSHAFEN, Germany, Febru- | ary 6 () —Police today arrested a num- ber of persons said to have been con- nected at one time with the Rhineland separatist movement, on suspicion of plotting a new Palatinate separationist campaign. The suspects were picked | up at Kaiserlautern and other Pala- tinate cities. There have been no charges of treason pending an investi- Gem 15-Stone *100 An exquisite creation. as $2 down $2 weekly FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1931. PONCA CITY, Okla.—Five thou- sand feet in the air, and Hawkes is starting a dive for the field to land ing best agricultural school in Amer- ica, Oklahoma A. and M. Their cattle win all the shows, and their boys win all the judging contests. Its not a raccoon coat college. Say what's the news? I don't get to read we are moving too fast. Have the admirals got dressed for Butler's trial yet? How does Mr. Hoover stand on prohibition this week? I was down in West Texas last week and they are feeding goats the chkerxhlm report. BAN ON HOME WINE ASKED BY DR. WILSON Methodist Dry Leader Writes to Senator Tydings Approving Volstead Act Change. By the Assoclated Press. Amendment of the Volstead act to prevent trade in grape products which may be turned in today by Dr. Clarence True Wilson of the Board of Temperance, Prohibition and Public Morals of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Senator Tydings, Democrat, Mary- land, an opponent of prohibition, read to the Senate today the letter of Dr. Wilson to himself agreeing that the sale of some of the grape products was in violation of the spirit of the prohibi- tion act. ‘The Wilson letter said any one who contended this trade had the “passive consent of the dry organizations is in error.” ‘Tydings said it is now “perfectly legal to manufacture 20 per cent wine in the home, but illegal to make beer or gin. ¢ * * We either should permit all bev- erages to be made in the home as we now permit wine or we should stop all manufacturing in the home.” ‘The Marylander quoted figures he said were issued by Prohibition Commission- er Woodcock showing 678,000,000 gal- | lons of 12 per cent wine were produced in the last five years, compared with 229,000,000 in the five years preceding prohibition. 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Pathetic rude crosses have been placed over shallow graves dug for them. Within the two towns the grim work of excavation of bodies of victims and identification is proceeding. In many cases the bodies are so badly crushed that recognition has been impossible and it is believed probable that a num- ber of victims who perished in the fall- ing hotels never will be identified. Forty-eight persons were burled yester- day in a single grave. It became known today that one of the prisoners released from the city angle and rescued G. Hughes, of the National Tobacco Oo. afterward the building the falling Eight babies have been o 0 mothers in a public park where they went when the tremors forced them from their homes. Securities, deeds and instruments worth A millions l!‘ believed to- have been 'destroyed :nn and legal offices of Napler And Nnvll ‘men are continuing their work of demolition, often at great risk to themselves. They will use dynamite tomorrow in an effort to expedite their work, the search for remaining bodies being held up until tottering walls and other dangerous obstructions are re- moved. “Give me a drink,” was the only remark of a boy rescued from the ruins of the technical school which had imprisoned him since the earthquake Tuesday. After getting his drink of water he started to search for his parents, about whose fate he had been thinking during the three long days he lay buried in the debris. WOMAN DRIVER ARRESTED Miss Odie 8. Sanderson Provides $25 Collateral Aftey Collision. Miss Odie S. Sanderson, 28 years old, of the Wardman Park Hotel, was ar- rested for reckless driving yesterday afternoon after an automobile she was driving figured in a collision with the machine of Gordon S. Contee, 2311 Connecticut avenue, on West Executive avenue. A park policeman arrested Miss San- derson, who was released oh $25 col- lateral for her appearance in court. Home Flower Market 1503 Conn. 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Senate and House conferees will meet 1o settle their differences over the ex- tent to which salary increases should be granted during the next fiscal year to Government workers in underaver- age grades. A new ray of hope for the Senate amendments, which seek to take care of 30 per cent of these underaverage cases during the coming year, was pro- vided by the Senate's action yesterday in rejecting for the second time the conference report on the Treasury-Post Office supply bill. . The salary items affect all the de- partmental appropriation bills, but the issue is being fought out on this bill. While the conference report submit- ted to the Senate yesterday was in- tended primarily to dispese of other disputed features of the bill, leaving the salary amendments to be voted on later, it is belleved by those in touch with the situation that the rejection of the report reflected also the desire of the Senators to stand by the salary in- creases as recommended by the Budget Bureau. The House thus far has remained adamant against the Senate salary amendments, but the Senate at the same time has indicated equal firmness in support of them. The next development will be for the Senate to reappoint its conferees, but it is not expected the renewal of con- ferences will begin for a day or two. | The Senate conferees are headed Senator Phippe. Republican, of - Golos With 1/; of Your Life in Bed —the bed houm be wulonnble Ll ltm&u. P?ll l and Plllows. oA Pay ‘610 E B ?:‘:torxll 2631 rado and the House group has btzn hf:ded by Representative Wood of In- na. ‘The new model for the proposed equutrlm statue of the late Earl Halg in London has just baenéeomplmd **** 0.2.2.8.2.0.8.2.8.¢.02.0.008 8.6 & ***‘;‘k******** very capable lot of musicians. The stirring strains of “March Heroique” were especially well done. 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