Evening Star Newspaper, March 13, 1931, Page 5

| THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C., FRIDAY, MARCH 13, " CLERCWILLPUSH | WALKER CHARGES New York Citizens Will Tell Governor of “Incompe- tence” of Mayor. By the Assoctated Press. NEW YORK, March 13.—John Haynes Holmes, clergyman and chairman of the City Affairs Committee, a citizens’ or- ganization, announced today he would file with Gov. Roosevelt specific charges against Mayor Walker, involving “in- competence, gross neglect and indiffer- ence to the welfare of the city.” Rabbi Stephen S. Wise, vice chair- man of the committee, said he favored waiting until Mayor Walker returned from California and that a decision would be made by the committee to- day. Newspapers predicted the charges would be filed at once. Churches Ask Inquiry. A committee of the directors of the Greater New York Federation of Churches, representing 475,000 members in seven Protestant denominations, has adopted a resolution demanding a non- partisan, city-wide investigation “that shall reveal both the innocent and the guilty.” Coples were sent to Gov. Roosevelt and members of the Legisla- ture. “The revelations of the past few weeks concerning the conditions that obtain in this city have shocked the moral sense of the community,” the res- olution read. “There have multiplied charges of crime which have gone un- punished, of graft and bribery found even among those sworn faithfully to administer our laws and of widespread civic corruption which have undermined the confidence of the people.” Soclalists Want Probe. The Socialist Committee on Public Affairs, headed by Norman Thomas and Morris Hillquit, in letters to the Repub- lican and Democratic leaders of the Legislature, urged a tri-party investi- gation, sponsored by the Legislature and conducted by representatives of all three parties Other organizations which have taken ection in regard to civic affairs are the Citizens' Union, the Institute for Pub- lic Service, the Society for Prevention of Crime and the New York Board of Trade. The latter announced the for- mation of a secret committee, similar to the “Secret Six” in Chicago, for the “prevention and punishment of crime.” District Attorney Thomas C. T. Crain definitely denied that he would resign rather than face the impending inquiry by Commissioner Samuel Seabury. “T shall not resign,” he said. WALKER WILLING FOR PROBE. Declares on Trip West He Has Nothing to Fear. DALLAS, Tex., March 13 (#).—Mayor James J. Walker of New York, com- menting on a movement to investigate his administration, yesterday declared he “wished all newspapers would sus- pend publication for a while.” “The best dressed mayor,” en route to California on a vacation trip, paused here for a few hours. He indicated he was keeping in touch with the situation at home, saying, “I've just talked an hour and a half to New York.” Previgusly he explained he had noth- ing to fear fj an investigation. “If an investigal can add g to the comfort and happiness of the 7,000,- m };ew Yorkers, then let’s have it,” he led. Before leaving by train for California last night he visited Mayor Waddy Tate at the Dallas City Hall and was guest at a private country club dinner. “Some of their statements are absurd, others indicate that somebody is des- glm in trying to attack the adminis- tion,” Walker said as a parting shot. UNIVERSITY WOMEN PLAN “COLLEGE DAY” Program to Supply Information for Girls Seeking Higher Education Outlined. The annual “College day” program of the American Association of University Women, intended to furnish essential information to all girls in Washington contemplating attending . colleges or universities next Fall, will be held to- morrow at the club house, 1634 I street. The program will be opened with a dinner tonight at the club house. which will be addressed by Dr. David A. Rob- ertson, president of Goucher College. Music will be furnished by 30 girls from | the glee clubs of the Washington high schools and by representatives of va- rious private schools. s Various representatives of alumnae of colleges over the country will have booths on the first floor of the club house tomorrow to furnish information mlmflx interested in any of the several ol 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon Miss Goodykoontz, assistant commis- sioner of education. will speak on “Who Sheuld Go to College?” Dr. Kathryn McHale. educational secretary of the A. A U. W.. will speak on “Which Col- Jege and Why?” and Mrs. Ola Day Rush will discuss “College Clothes.” It was announced that girls intes ested in any college may arrange spe- cial ronferences with its representatives. AMERICAN U. GIRLS WIN DEBATING TILT Undefeated Team Takes Bide of Questicn Opposite to That It Held Last Week. The undefeated girls' debating team of Americanr University last night chalked up another victory by defeat- ing Temple University of Philadelphia in a debate at Hurst Hall, on the local campus The A. U. team. consisting of Mildred Sweet and Amelia Weinburg. upheld the negative of the question, “Resolved, ‘That laws should be enacted providing for compulsory unemployment insur- ance.” American University, taking the other side of the question, had defeated Temvle University last week at Phila- delphia. The visiting debaters were Sylvia Del- lak and Irma Donato. The judges were Countess to Wed in April NEW REVOLT SEEN DAUGHTER OF HUNGARIAN MINISTER TO MARRY COUNT HADIK. BY GRETCHEN SMITH. PRIL has been selected as the wedding mcnth of Countess Alice Szechenyi, the 19-year- old daughter of the Minister of Hungary and Countess Szech- enyl, whose engagement to Count Bela Hadik of Budapest was announced a few weeks 2go. At her home on Massachusetts ave- nue, Countess Alice, the second daugh- ter of the Hungarian Minister and the first, cf the ycung ladies in the family for whom wedding bells will ring, dis- cussed the plans of her coming mar- riage. !l will be married in Washington some time in April” she said. “No definite plans have yet been made as to where the marriage will take place, or who the attendants are to be.” The brice-to-be has four sisters, the Countesses Cornelia, Gladys, Sylvia and Nandine, but the wedding plans still being indefnite, it is not vet decided whether the young ladies will be mem- bers cf the bridal party. Countess Talented. Count Hadik, who is the youngest son of Count John Hadik, premier of Hungary under the last emperor-king, has an older brother and two older sisters, all of whom have been friends of Ccun‘ess Alice Seechenyi since her childhood. The Hungarian count, who arrived | in Wasaington rec ntly, is to be highly felicitated upon the young wife, who will accompany him back to his coun- try, as she is higaly accomplished in | many ways. In addition to being talented musician, adept at many kinds of needlework, a linguist, speaking flu- ently, English, Hungarian, French and | German, Countess Alic: is also an en- | thusiastic sportswoman. She plays an | excellent game of tennis and golf, is an expert horsewcman, and is as much at | home in the water as she is in the saddle. A mutual love of horses is one of many bonds existing between Count Hadik and his flancee. The count sp=- cializes in the raising of blooded horses and cattle upon his estate outside of Budapest, where the newly wedded couple will make their home. At a girls Summer camp in New Hampshire a few seasons ago, Countess Alice enthusiastically took part in all the water sports offered at the camp and successfully passd the Red Cross senior lif>-saving test at that time. The Minister's daughter is excep-| tionally modest and shuns publicity ofl any kind. COUNTESS ALICE SZECHENYL A visitor called recently to see her. The not's of a brilliant sonata could be heard as the door opened. Ushered into the drawing room, the caller was greeted by Countess Alice, who arose from the piano wh're she had been playing. She denied that her playing was un- usually meritorious, although her bril- liant and sympathetic touch denoted otherwise. “I am not an accomplished musician at all” she remonstratzd. “But I love music and am particularly fond of opera. I don't like jazz,” she declared em- phatically. “Yes, I am still taking piano lessons and hope to continue my piano studies after I am married.” Countess Alice has received what might be termed an international edu- cation, having attended school in this country, one year of which was as a student of the National Cathedral School; in Munich, Germany; in Hun- gary and in England, where she was recently graduated from a convent in London. At least 12 of her 19 years have been spent in this country. She admits that at times she expects to be a little home- sick for the United States after settling down at hor Hungarian home. “But I have many friends and rela- tives there,” she smiled. “and will occa- sionally come back here to visit.” Innkeeper Forced To Quarter Horse By Law of State| Hotel Manager Is Glad| Guest Failed to Bring [ Cattle With Him. By the Assoclated Press. BOSTON, March 13.—Reuben Curtis of Chatham Four Corners, Columbia | County, N. Y. entered a Back Bay hotel y, wrote his name on the register and said to the clerk: *“I {xm you better take care of Bess out | ere.” ‘The clerk asked who and where was Bess. The new guest pointed out the window. The clerk looked, swallowed ;flrg’ and scratched his head, bewil- ered. Across the street stood Bess, har- nessed to an old-time buggy. The clerk argued and Curtis in- sisted: “It's the law.” Reuben finally | demanded to see the “Constable.” A bellboy escorted him to police head- quarters. Capt. James Watkins con- curred in Reuben's argument after| looking up an old law requiring “inn- | holders” to supply stable room for| horses and cattle. ‘The visitor and the law moved back to the hotel and a place was found in a nearby garage for Bess, who had been driven here while Curtis’ cattle had been shipped by train to the local abattolr. ‘The botel clerk and manager were glad of one thing—that Reuben didn't grlve his 43 head of cattle to the hotel oor. Optimist Club to Dance. ‘The Benior Optimist Club of the| Boys’ Club of Washington will hold an annual St. Patrick's day dlncei Tuesds March 17, at the clubhouse, 230 C street. Music will be furnished byl t:e “Peacocks,” beginning at 9 o'clock.. befo LIQUOR PRICES TO RISE Ontario Will Increase Its Revenue $2,500,000 a Year on Rum. ‘TORONTO, Ontario, March 13 (#).— Ontario’s liquor bill is to be increased $2,500,000 & year by a raise in prices, a government official sald yesterday. The statement was confirmed by E. A. Dunlop, provincial treasurer, who told the Legislature that revenue from liquor would be increased, but there would be no change in the sale of permits. Open Till 2:30 Saturdays . Do Your Repair Work Over the Week End K O Buy at Hechinger’s and Save Money 3—Branches—3 MAIN OFFICE- I5™& H Sts. N.E. DOWNTOWN-6 & C Sts. SW. BRIGHTWOOD-5925Ga Ave NW It won’t be long NOW! the Rob-Rob-Robin re comes Bob-Bob-Bobbin' a\ong. Why not meet Spring at least half way? Dress up and pep IN PERUVIAN ROW Arequipa Faction Threatens Overthrow if Jimenez Is Secretary of War. | By the Associated Press. | LIMA. Peru, March 13—Provisional | President Samanez Ocampo today gave cfficial confirmation to reports that a faction of the Arequipa army had re- fused to support his government if Col. of war. rebellion if Jimenez did not step out and the Junta here has been negotiating by telegraph in an effort to bring the rebels into line. In a statement given out by his sec- retary this morning the provisional President indicated that he would give no_ground. ‘The statement was issued & few min- utes after the cabinet had met in extraordinary session to confer with Col. Aberlardo Gonzalez, chief of the southern forces, who had arrived un- expectedly. Outlining the most recent develop- ments, the statement said the Junta would not bargain with the “army di- visicns at Arequipa and Cuzco, which, with unpatriotic motives, revolution which can lead orly to an- archy and disintegration of the Nation. “The junta, which was organized as representative of the several regions of i reject this unpatriotic attitude.” The President also made public 17 telegrams between the junta and the rebels, revealing that the Arequipans feared Col. Jimenez, as secretary of war, would make reprisals against the South- ern forces, A telegram from Jimenez said he had no such plan in kind, and the South- erners answered this one with an appeal to his “patriotic ideals,” asking him to resign and “avoid complications.” Finally the Arequipans informed the Jjunta that they would not accept Jime- nez under any circumstances. LED COUNTER-REVOLUTION. .. Jimenez Overthrew Elias After Down- fall of Sanchez Cerro. BUENOS AIRES, March 13 (P.—A | Lima dispatch to La Nacion today said that military chiefs of Southern Peru | had threatened to start a new revolu- tion if Lieut. Col. Gustavo Jimenez does ALL ONE Gustavo Jimenez remained as secretary | The southern forces threatened a new | threaten a | Peru. is confident that the nation will | not resign as secretary of war in the new government junta. ‘The dispatch quoted an official com- munique, which said that the southern military group were urging Jimenez to leave office, and offering the alternative of further revolt if their demand is not granted. The new provisional president, David Samanez Ocampo, in the communique declared that the new junta was in- dissoluble and that the war minister, Jimenez, had been elected by consent of the majority of the Army chiefs. It was the counter revolution led by Jimenez which overthrew a few days | ago provisional government of Dr. Risardo Leonico Elias, which in turn a few days before had upset the Sanchez | Cerro revolutionary regime. —— A Detective Sergt. Alexander Hender, who passed away in London, was one of Scotland Yard's most experienced officers in dealing with confidence trick- sters. Burt offers two lines of men's shoes—in which the trend to lowered prices is fol- lowed ; but accompanied by shoe quality and shoe service that will give Burt satisfaction. Hefe are two °£ the Black or tan calf or grain. A shoe for com- fort and service. $7.50 Caring for Feet Is Better Than Curing Them Burt’s Park your car in the Capital Garage at our expense. BARBARA STONE features ENUIN REPTILE in new Spring Styles of WILSON SHOES 1931 TREASURY CHIEF CLERK WINS ORATORY PRIZE Frank A. 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