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TWO ADMIT BLAME INCHOPRSONFRE Grand Jury Called as Convicts | Confess Starting Blaze _ Fatal to 320. By the Associated Press. COLUMBUS, Ohio, lives of 320 priscners at Ohio Peniten- tiary last April 21 rested today on the shoulders of two men. Solution of the plot that caused one of the greatest prison disasters in his- tory came yesterday when Franklin County Prosecutor Donald J. Hoskins announced that Clinton Grate and Hugh Gibson, convicts, had confessed setting the fire, with a view to delaying ‘Warden Preston E. Thomas' construc- tion program and because they ob- jected to aiding in the building of a new cell block to house fellow pris- oners. Jury Session Called. Gibson, formerly of Philadelphia, was sentenced from Cleveland. Grate, whose home is in Virginia, was admitted from Dayton, Ohio. Both men were convicted robbers and had served nine years of their terms. | The confessions were anncunced after an investigation by the Franklin County grand jury was concluded vesterday. The jury was called in session today to decide what action to take. Under the law they may be indicted for first- degree murder and put to death in the electric chair, if convicted. Escape Plan Denied. Grate and Gibson denled they plan- ned the fire with & view to escaping during the ensuing confusion. The confessions said the fire was set with a lighted candle which was placed in a wooden form used in building the new I and K blocks. Oil was poured over wood and the flames spread quickly to the old G and H blocks. The con- fessions related that the candes came from the prison chapel and were sup- plied by other prisoners, who knew nothing_of the plot. They included James Raymond, who hanged himself while in solitary confinement during the mutiny that turned the prison into an armed camp after the disaster. BILL CUTS SALARIES Mew Zealand House Puts Arbitra- tion Court Plan Into Effect. WELLINGTON, New Zealand, April 2 (#).—The House of Representatives has passed the government finance bill pro- viding for a 10 per cent reduction in salaries of all federal civil servants, de- spite strenuous objection from the labor ‘opposition. The action of the House brought into effect the award of the New Zealand arbitration court, which embraces the salaries of all in government employ, from the prime minister downward. Australia has instituted a like decrease in government salaries. Liquor Report Issued. CHARLOTTETOWN, P. E. I, April 2 ().—Government sale of liquor in the Province of Prince Edward Island dur- ing 1930 amounted to $126,410. An official report sald the gress profit on the year's sales was $32,202. April 2.—Sole | responsibility for the fire that took the | | | | THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, Music and Musicians Reviews and News of Capital's Programs. New Composition Featured At Marine Band Concert. NE of the most interesting of the season's Marine Band Orchestra concerts took place last night at 8 n'clocg in the auditorium of the Marine Barracks under the direction of Capt. Taylor Branson, leader. Capt. Branson arranged s pro- gram suitable to Easter week, including the famous “Pro- cession of the Knights of the Holy _Grail," from~ Wagner's “Parsifal,” and the prelude to the same opera. ‘was received en- thusiastically by the audlence, Beigtried Scharbau by Luls Guzman. Probably the greatest excitement of the evening came with the play- ing of “The Bells” a composition which was given its first rendition by Capt. Branson. This work has been written by Seigiried Scharbau, principal musician of the Marine Band Orchestra. Mr. Scharbau, whose compositions have won much favor, not only locally, but more or less generally throughout the world, fits his ideas neatly into his musical shoes, and in the case of “The Bells” has done this e?eclllly well. With the mere knowledge that this work is a “picture of life, a new tone picture,” one listens to what is a realistic musical conception of a story depicting life from the cradle to the grave, which builds from a background of possible pessimism and cynicism to a climax of much beauty and strength. Mr. Scharbau, who is said to have spent most of ths past year on the production of this interesting work, needs to be congratulated, as also the orchestra for its splendid rendi- tion of it. Last night's program was, in fact, a notable occasion— not only for Mr. Scharbau, but for Capt. Branson, Luis Guzman and for all the other capable musicians. E. De S. MELCHER. Arts Club Hears Interesting Talk. ME. RIMSKY - KORSAKOFF'S inspired talk on the life and work of her uncle, the Russian com- poser, Tschalkowsky, at the Arts Club on Tuesday evening was illus- trated by musical selections from the work of the great composer. Mrs. Ralph Barnard sang “Nur wer die Schnsucht Kennt,” accom- panied by Mrs. Marcus Goldman, and Elizabeth Gardner Coombs played Pabst's piano arrangement of the Tschaikowsky opera “Eugene On-gin.” As the third illustration of the Russlan’s work, Milton Schwartz, violinist, gave a brillilant rendering of the “First Concerto in D Major,” with an equally brilliant piano ac- companiment by Dora Minovich. “Perpetual Motion,” by Tschaikow- sky, was given as a well deserved encore. CO-OPERATIVE PRODUCING 744,657 LOANS MADE OIL IN KETTLEMAN HILLS | veterans Have Obtained $278,081,- Management Opens Two Wells Un- der Plan to Limit Output to 50,000 Barrels Daily. By the Associated Press. LOS ANGELES, April 2.—Two wells were producing on the north dome of | Kettleman Hills tcday under the man- | lg‘ernenc of a pioneering oil co-oper- ative, The organization, formed by com- panies and individuals to insure orderly handling of crude in the famous field with the limit set at 50,000 barrels| daily, began cperation yesterday. Work was going forward on seven other wells. Reduction of overhead expenses and | sharing of the cost of exploration and | new drilling by all members were an- nounced aims. William Reinhardt, head cf the or- ganization, the North Dome Association, predicted three other nearby fields would | scon adopt the general plan. “Similar associations are in the proc- | i ess of formation in these areas” Rein hardt said. “It is through such an ar- rangement alone that fields can be de- | | veloped in an orderly manner.” Chicago Bank Is Closed. CHICAGO, April 2 (#)—The Ridge- ||| way State Bank, on the West Side, with deposits of $500,000, $200,000 capital, and $35,000 surplus, was closed yester- ||| day by State Auditor Oscar Nelson at the request of directors. Unusually heavy withdrawals the past few days action, officials said. GOOD NEWS! * Pints—8c FFECTIVE AT ONCE, our Specail Pasteur- ized Milk will greet thousands of households at the new low price of 14c a quart! pure, wholesome milk in the “Cream-Top” Bottle— with its daily supply of rich WHIPPING CREAM —has wen great popularity through its pronounced value at the regular price. At l4c a quart it be- comes the outstanding milk value in Washington! Simply write or phone us for Cream-Top service at this new low price. Ask for a free demonstration of Cream-Top’s advantages. " X LN “SAFE MILK. | f | | had depleted cash reserves, forced the | Hf 530 on ‘“Bonus’ Certificates. The Veterans' Bureau has issued, through March 28, checks aggregating $278,081,530 on_applications for loans by World War Peterans. The bureau has sent out 744,657 checks “and has received applications for loans on adjusted service certifi- cates from 1,661,628 vete Save Money on New Lawn Fencing Also Gates 3—Branches—3 MAIN OFFICE- I5™& H Sts. N.E DOWNTOWN-62&C Sts. SW. BRIGHTWOOD-5925Ga Ave NW CRUCIFIXION PAGEANTRY IS ENACTED BY INDIANS Yaquis Interpret Their Conception of Resurrection Time With Varied Barbaric Ritual. By the Associated Press. TUCSON, Ariz., April 2.—Weird pag- eantry presenting the Yaqui Indians’ conception of Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection is being enacted near here by the braves of Pueblo Belin. When the Indians were told by the Spanish padres of the biblical episodes leading up to and reaching a climax in the resurrection they could only vision them as they might have happened had Christ been one of them. In adapting the pageantry they injected some of their own barbaric rituals, including dances. There has been little dancing so 'lr,l but at sunset Saturday the bronzed men will begin gyrations which will continue without interruption until the Easter sun rises over the desert hills. 53 All You Need Choose Any Piano In the Store . .. Drastic PRICE Reductions Remember! After this GREATEST STIEFF SALE, these prices and terms are positively withdrawn. We deliver free Within a radius of sixty miles. Think of purchasing your favorite make in a brand new Baby Grand or Upright Piano at only $3.00 down and $100 per week to those of ap- proved credit. Your old piano or phonograph will be ac- cepted in trade at a liberal allowance if you have one. Open every evening—better come in tonight. Chas. M. Stieff, Inc. STIEFF HALL 1340 G St. N. W. PER QUART Weise Brothers vy CHASE DAIRY Phong WEST OI183 MAIN OFFICE AND PLANT—3206 N STREET N.W. This 0000000000000000¢ D. 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