Evening Star Newspaper, March 31, 1931, Page 4

flUAKE WIPES OUT CITY OF MANAGUA Communications of Nicaragua Cut—U. S. Sends Relief. (Continued From First Page.) having completed its air maneuvers in the Caribbean Sea, was divided between Guantanamo, Cuba and Haiti. The Army has an engineering detach- ment in Nicaragua, engaged in survey- ing a proposed canal across that coun- try, ‘This consists of one battalion which is equipped with a fleld wire- less outfit. The War:Department early this afternoon had bgen unable to com- municate with it. ™ Brown Stationed Near. Army officials said if necessary Maj. Gen. Preston Brown, commanding the Panama Canal Department, would be authorized to take any measures he might see fit to assist in the stricken area. ? A large group of airplanes is avafl- able at France Field, Canal Zone, to fly medical or other supplies to the area. ‘The airline distance from the field to Managua is about 550 miles. ‘The Engineers’ battalion has a base of supplies at Corinto, near Managus, on the Pacific Coast. The Engineers’ contingent includes sections of the 11th Engineers from Panama, a headquarters and service platoon and one company of the 29th Engineers and a company of the lst Engineers. The battalion is under the command of Col. Daniel I. Sultan. Shock Registered Here. Seismographs at Georgetown Uni- versity Observatory disclosed an earth- quake, undobtedly that which caused ths disester at Managua, started at 11:07:55 a.m. Maximum intensity was recorded at 11:19 a.m. The shocks still were continuing at 11:45 a.m. ‘The Associated Press at Mexico City ‘was advised tt~iay that the Pan-Amer- jcan Airways hsve suspended all other operations in afr effort to concentrate on getting into ecommunications with Managua to learn the extent of the earthquake disaster. Dispatch Naval Vessels. ‘The Navy Deparument today ordered four nnval vessels, jucluding one of the big aircraft carriers, to start at once for Nicaraguan waters- N extend ald to Managua. ‘The department ol’f!red Vice Admiral Arthur L. Willard, commander of the scouting fleet, to send either the Lex- ington or the Saratoga, now at Guan- tanamo, Cuba, to Puerto Cabezas, on the Atlantic coast of Nicaragua. Alrplanes from the carrier could fly there to earthquake 3 ‘waters, itch one ship $mme- , Where it would serve PO of the city, almost since 1012, but were recently -ordered| - withdrawn. Capital Since 1855. The city is located on the Pacific Railway. Its importance dates from 1855 when it was chosen as the capital of the province as the result of con- tinuous rivalry between the ol cities of Leon and Granads. It is an important distributing point ere as well as retail houses, both native and foreign. There are many American residents of the city. 1,500 Marines There. Approximately 1,500 marines are sta- tioned in Nicaragua.. On March 7, Rear Admiral Arthur §t. C. Smith, com- mander of the United States forces in Central America, was ordered by the Navy Department to begin gradual withdrawal of his forces. The plan was to move 500 marines out by June 1 and the remainder by January 1, 1933, after the inauguration of the new 1n rebel areas in the interior and part in Managua and other central points. The revolutionary sctivities of Au- gustino Sandino led to the dispatching of United States forces to his native land. The troops were withdrawn for a short time, but were sent back in 1927 when disorders against the government again broke out. FOUR MEN INJURED AS TRUCKS COLLIDE By a 8taff Correspondent of The Star. ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 31. —Pbur men_ were injured this moming wher two trucks sideswiped in the 2600 block Duke street, overturning one of the; vehicles, All of the injured were taken to the Alexandria Hospital. Those hurt were Martin Bennett of Annandale, Ve., wh> received s con- cussion of the brain; William H. Ben- nett of Lincolnia, Va. driver of the truck which overturned, cuts; James | Wheeler, colored, Lincolnia, cuts, he and back injurjes, and James Ccurney, colored, 2150 of Lincolnia, cuts. Frank Landon of 138 Linden avenue, griver of the other truck, and Ge:rge | Bennett of Lincolnia, a passenger with William Bennett, were unhurt. Police sald that the two trucks tried to pass a third vehicle and that their fenders locked, overturning ‘the truck driven by Bennett. All of the par- ticipants have been summoned to ap- pear in Police Court Thursday morning, Wwhen the case wm be mvuugnud HITLER TO TEST DECREE MUNICH, Bavaria, March 31 (#)— Adolph Hitler announced today in the National Socialist organ, Voelkischer Beobachter, that his party will start Federal Court ymczed{np to determine L Pre tl % which curbs o B i e followers, however, dmu Mc'.ly until Campo de Marte, U. 8. Marine Corps Base, at Managua. Center: Alr view of the city. Lower: The American embassy. SENATE T0 ACT ON BILLBOARD LAW Committee Is Expected to Vote Favorably on Mary- land Bill. By a Staft Correspondent of The Star. ANNAPOLIS, Md., March 31.—Early and favorable action In the Senate on the bill to regulate and restrict bill- boards in Maryland loomed today when the Finance Committee, to which the measure has been referred, met to study it this afternoon. The bill was passed without a dis- senting vote by the House last week snd received by the Senate when it convened yesterday at noon. President Walter J. Mitchell then referred it to the Pinange Committee. The imittee met after last night's session of the Senate, but did not con- sider any House bills at that time. As only about 10 House bills are be- | fore the committee, and all Senate bills before it have been acted upon, it ap- pears that the billboard measure will Teceive prompt attention today. Adoption Tonight Possible. It is possible, if the committee acts | upon the measure this afternoon, to have its report adopted at tonight's session of the Senate. ‘The Pinance Committee is headed by Senator Lansdale G. Sasscer of Prince Georges County, who has announced his intention to support the bill, and in- cludes Senator Robert G. Hilton of ‘Montgomery County, who introduced a duplicate signboard measure scme weeks 880 This duplicate bill, identical with the Houue measure when first introduced, has been before the Finance Committee for some time, but will not be acted upon. The House bill was considerably | modified by amendments, and it is this modified House bill which the commit- | recent decree of |as . | died earl, annual license fee of $200. Each indi- vidual sign would be taxed at the ra of ¥, cent per square foot a vear. The | State Roads Commission would be given | supervision over all signs within 50 feet ; | of a State road and have authority to | order tte removal of signs which en- danger the traveling public. A permit from the State Roads Commission would be required before any sign could be .Y.< Bond Smith, attorney for the Maryland-National Capital Park and | Planning Commission, and a visitor at the state house last night, said he con- sidered of the pending bill a rrogre ve and necessary step if Mary- iand 1is to keep abreast of other States. The bill, Mr. Smith said, would be an efficient supplementary method of controlling signboards in the metropoli- tan area of Montgomery County, where considerable improvement has already | been accomplished through zoning | which limits the roadside signs to com- | mercial and industrial areas and h building regulations which prevents the repair of many undesir- able billboards. In other sections where there is no | zoning safeguard the measure will have 8 beneficial effect in curbing the ever- increas tendency toward making Maryland’s historic and scenic road- sides a dumping ground for unsightly commercial propaganda, according to | Mr. Smith. Members ‘of the House of Delegates have already demonstrated that the { wishes of their constituents and their | own elvic pride required their support | of the measure, and the so! of th:“ upper branch will, in all prc ty, fol- | | low their example, Mr. Smith predicted. | FORMER SEAT PLEASANT DEPUTY DIES OF INJURY Edgar Poe, 29, Hurt When Brick Falls on Head in Well, ‘ Special Dispatch to The Star. CAPITOL HEIGHTS, Md., March 31.— | Edgar_Poe, 29, former depiity sheriff of | Seat Pleasant district end former town balliff here, who wes serlously injured late yesterday when struck on the head | by a falling brick while working at the | bottom of a 30-foot well near Marl- boro avenue in Greater Capitol Heights, this mo! , several hours been admitted at Casualty father-in-law, and ther-in. Ho-plm. Wi James Simpson, Stopeos, | at _its base, his attention was called to | & loose brick at its brim by his father- in-law, according to Earl R. Blackwell, constable for Seat Pleasant district. Poe wedged the brick tighter into its niche, Blackwell said, and went down in the well. A few minutes later the brick worked loose and fell, striking Poe and knocking him unconscious. His relatives had difficulty in raising him from the shaft. ‘The injured man was removed to Cllull'.y Holpll-ll by his father-in-l: A fractured skull caused his death, . Blackwell said. Mr. Poe is the father of & week-old baby. Work for Can Opener. The pres-nt per capita consumption of canned goods in the United States amounts to about 115 cases, cr 54 cans. The production of canned foodstuffs is about five times as large today as it was 25 years ago—the annual output having increased from 41,000,000 to about 200,000,000 éases. EASTER Excursions to all points in the Southeast ONE FARE PLUS $1.00 SOME SLIGHTLY LESS Round Trip 15 Day Limit From WASHINGTON April 1, 2, 3 and 4 These Rates Will Tllustrate: MIAMI JACKSONVILLE .. ST. PETERSBURG ATLANTA NEW ORLE. MEMPHIS . Correspondin, er Points Fuil Information 1]‘ 14th E.Y n;‘?':ifl'.ll‘ “37 “April 4 oaly) 750 bigher Aoril 1, 2. 3 SEABOARD AIR LINE RAILWAY “Through the Heart of the South® Glen Echo Man Refuses to Pay $5—Must Serve Five-Day Term. Spectal Dispatch to The Star. ROCKVILLE, Md., March 31.—Con- sclentioys objection to Maryland's blue law, now the subject of a legisiative fight at Annapolis, sent Charles W. Balenger of Glen Echo to jail yesterday afternoon because he refused to pay a 85 fine for hammering najls in his own home on Sunday. Many have coma forward to pay tne fine, but Bal- has refused ald. lenger is a Seventh Day Adventist, a sect which observes the Sabbath He was represented in by M. C. Taft, general counsel of the General Conference of Seventh Day Adventists. Complaint by Neighbor. His arrest came as result of a com- plaint by a neighbor. This is the only way the blue law is enforced in Mont- gomery County, where in his home. . he readily B drlvln' a couple of nails in & window frame. ‘The name of the complaint in the case was not disclosed, either at that time or_in court. Balenger was convicted by Police Court Judge Charles W. Woodward and sentenced to pay $5 or serve five days in jail. Through his enun;eu\enngl:g ln 1 and yesterday Ju »&e‘ in Circuit Court, ruled that hls court had no jurisdiction in the matter, since fines of less than $10 may not be appealed. CHARLES W. Peter | days after refusing to pay & fine of $5 working on to be constitut and that it is ihwl the pollu o enforce it until hfll l.hA]"bl.ll itting perm! mayor council of Baltimore nd the commb- sloners of the various counties to de- termine what Sunday - amusements, work and commercial en are to be permitted in their respective juris- dictions has passed the House of Dele- gates and now is being considered by the Senate Judicial Proceedings Com- mittee. It is generally conceded, however, that the bill stands lttle chance of being enacted into law without amend- ments which would result in continu- ance of the old blue law in Meontgom- ery and Prince Countles. Describing the blue law in coury yes- terday, Mr. Taft sald that under it & man “could not even put down a carpet in his own home.’ Rather Go to Jail. Balenger told the court that accord- ing to his religion the Sabbath does not fall on Sunday and that he felt no obligation to observe it on that day. As a protest mlnn the law, he said, ha v.euld g0 to jail rather than pay The bill making possible exemption from the blue law has been introduced in the House by Speaker Francis A. Michel. It passed the House with amendments exempting many counties, including Montgomery and Prince , from its operation. Reasons advanced by Montgomery and Prince Georges Delegates for wish- ing the proposed law not to apply to their counties was that it would create a political issue by making it neces- sary for candidates for county com- misisoner to state whether they were for or against the blue law. Considerable protest arose in Prince Georges and Senator Lansdale G. suneer tacitly has agreed to remove Prince Georges from the operation of the nullifying amendment to ¥ie bill. Glen Echo Opposed. But one objection to exemption of Montgomery from ths operation of the bill has been received by Delegates and Senator Robert G. Hilton. That come from the mayor and council of Glen Echo, who have taken a firm stand against the blue law. For this reason the Montgomery legislators have not thought it necessary to afford their county relief from the blue law at the cost of political discord. Word has come from the Senate com- mittee considering the Michel bill that grave doubt has developed as to its constitutionality. It is point:d out that it is illegal to give legislative authority to an admi tive such as county commissioners. With this in mind, substitute bills | have been introduced in the House empowering only the mayor and coun- cil of Bailtimore to regulate Sunday work and amusements. One of bills has passed the House and is be- fore the Senate. It is felt, genes that if any anti-blue law legulntlon enacted at the present session, it will be one of the substitute bills_affect gli’ll}y Baltimore, rather than the Michs SPRING HAS “CAME" Hajil by Radio Joe has | tram. of dri Beventh-day Adventist Chi Shown with his water cup in a Rockville law which makes working on Sunday an nflelue ‘The penalty is the result several nails into a wlndow sash. jurch, which observes its Sabbath on AT EASTER RITES 200 Boys to Serve as Ushers at Sunrise Service in Walter Reed Amphiteater. Approximately 200 boys. representd the various troops of m'yflbhm Ooun.. cil of Boy Scouts, tice, assistant to the Scout executive of the local counetl. Following the sounding of the church call by Scout Bugler Laing Sibbett, 600 nurses, enlis men, aides and Red Cross workers will form a huge “living cross.” With the grassy slopes of the l.mph.l‘helloel' as its background, this “living cross” is expected to present a colnrml and effective spectacle. program of sacred music will be phyod by the United States Army Band. ‘The chorus choir and audience then will sing “Christ the Lord Is Risen To- dny " after which Rev. J. Hiliman Hol- United States Army, retired, and a bari- tone solo by Leonard Davis. Col. Julian E. Yates, Army chief of chaplains, will preach the sermon, “With Seal and Guard.” ‘The service will be climaxed with the enactment of “The Empty Tomb,” a twbleau in two scenes, interpreting the gospel unt of the resurrection. Following the hymn, “All Hail the Pow- er of Jesus' Name,” Chaplain R. Earl Boyd, United States Atmy chaplain of Walter Reed Hospital, will vronuunee .| the benediction. Closing the the Army Band will play Hnndeh “!-ul- BALENGER, e rr cell, where he will stay for five for violations of an ancient Maryland Balenger is a member of the Saturday. —Star Staff Photo. MOUNTAINEER GOES T0 TRIAL IN KILLING Luray Court Packed as David Sours Faces Murder Charge. Special Dispatch to The Star, LURAY, Va., March 31.—David Sburs, accused of the murder of Ed Buracker, whose body was found under some leaves on a mountain trail near here March 5, today wentmtrhllnfihel’ue Coun- | ty Court. The court room was crowded with mountaineers, of the Luray district, who have shown intense interest in the trial, which is expected to last several days. Sours continues to deny knowledge of the crime. He was Imlldgd after officers claimed bloodhounds had followed a trail from where was found to Bvun home. The defense is :gec to offer testimony to disprove State’s contention unt spots on Spurs’ overalls are About 30 wlm-l have poenaed. Bcnuyhr Dodson, star witness, was recently arrested on pro- hibition clnrnl at the request of Madi- son County authorities. Sours’ defense fund was raised by his bmuur David, who recently came to m‘ huum and negotiated a loan on nus certificate. Thauul.lbeln‘ heard by Judge Ber- Commonwealth Attorney Lynn gnwn hullnme.: by ‘A:hv:mey Robert alton, charge of prosecution, while E. D. Ott of Harrisonburg lwelrl for the defense. CHINESE AIR CHIEF HERE Gen. Wang Ping Hang Is Visitor at War Department. Gen. 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