Evening Star Newspaper, September 1, 1931, Page 2

SHIPSTEAD T0 OPEN NEW FORUM SERIES Senator Will Speak Saturday on European Situation in Radio Feature. ‘The weekly progr ‘m of the National Radio Forum, arranged by The Wash- ington Star and broadcast from the Capital over a Natlon-wide network of the Columbla Broadcasting System, will resume its place on the air Saturday with an address by Senator Henrik Shipstead, Farmer-Laborite, of Minne- sota. ‘The Forum had been discon- tinued for the Summer. 2 Senator Shipstead, who has just re- turned from a vacation trip in Europe, will discuss “America’s Great Problems Today” from a fresh viewpoint gleaned through his observations on the politi- cally and economically troubled conti-, nent. Mr, Shipstead will be introducéd by Oliver Owen Kuhn, managing editor of The Star, which sponsors this sus- tained, non-commercial program, at 8:30 o'clock. The program will be heard locally over station WMAL. Doak to Speak September 12. ‘William N. Doak, Secretary of Labor, who closed the “cabinet series” of the Forum early last Summer, when every member of President Hoover's Cabinet discussed the problems of his individual i i i 7 department, again will speak in th2 ! Forum Saturday, September 12, at the usual time. His subject will be “Clean- ing Up the Nation.” Secretar® Doak is expected to em- phasis that in the past year twice as many undesirables have been expelled and deported from the United States than were refused admission. Because of an extremely varied experience pre- vious to his ascendency to the cabinet post, Secretary Doak views alien entry and deportation with a broad view- int. He will take that viewpoint. in forum discussion September 12. New Events to Be Discussed. At the time of the closing of the cabinet series, which also marked the ‘beginning of the first vacation of the forum, the feature had established itself 'as an_outstanding educational feature. It had been on the air for nearly two and one-half years, winning a place of appeal and merit never be- fore achieved by a radio feature of its ind. In view of the history-making events in the Nation and abroad certain to materialize in the next 12 months, such as international efforts to speed up business recovery, the forthcoming na- tional elections and home efforts to Jessen unemployment, the forum'is ex- pected to resume its place as a principal clearing point for authoritative dicus- slons of these questions. CHARLES ROSENTHAL KIDNAPING SOLVED Four Men and Woman Arrested. Part of Ransom Money Recov- ered—Confessions Reported. By the Assoclated Press. NEW YORK, September 1. —Police announced today that the kidnaping plot involving the young broker, Charles Rosenthal, had been solved, the kid- Mapers arrested and part of the $50,000 ransom money recovered. Four men and a colored woman—the fafter so light of complexion as to pass for white—are held. Police Commis- sloner Mulrooney said they had admit- ied their part in the abduction. The ‘woman, he said, has been identified by Rosenthal as the one who lured him into the hands of the others, who held him prisoner from August 11 until, upon paymentof $50,000 ransom, he was released August 29. ‘The arrests were made yesterday and today in New York, Newark, N. J., and Atlantic City. John Markham was arrested at the ‘Yankee Stadium yesterday afternoon. Last night detectives went to Newark, where John Rocco and Theodore Ad- nolfi were picked up. The woman, Bet- ty Steward, was captured in Atlantic ‘Who personally will present to the gran treatment of prisoners' by the police and ing the cases in court should indictmen POLICE MAY FACE PERIURY CHARGE Against Those Who Tell Truth Before Jury. (Continued From First Page.) prosecutor. The announcement was made following a conference with Di- rector Hoover at the Department of Justice. Since there is no statute specifically outlawing the third degre:, 1n a general sense, indictments charging assault wil be asked. Conviction on an assault charge carrles a maximum sentence of one year in prison. ! Turn to Routine Matters. With the Department of Justice in- vestigation progressing to their appar- ent satisfaction, the District Commis- sioners today turned sattention to an accumulation of routine matters. The Commissioners spent the entire morning in regular semi-weekly board meeting, but did not discuss the police situation, it was said. No further offi- clal action is anticipated, according to the officials, until the Department of Justice c;ng:}lebas its inquiry and sub- its its fin S. ml-lnwe\'er. Cogmmlsslonen Crosby and Reichelderfer and Corporation Counsel Bride are co-operating with the Justice Department and from time to time are furnishing information the department requests with respect to the brutality harges. 5 Th'euPOUce Department, according to Maj. Henry G. Pratt, superintendent, also is sitting tight awaiting the out- come of the Federal investigation. Maj. City with Nicholas Green, identified by Rosenthal as the leader of the kid- napers. The arrests may have saved the life of Green, Mulroony said. Rocco and Adnolfi told him that they had plan- ned to put Green “on the spot” for withholding $25,000 of the ransom money from them. More than $16,000 of the ransom was yecovered. Stuffed in a glove belong- ing to Adnolfi was $8,300. He sald it represented his share of the extortion money. Pocco’s trousers ylelded more than $3,000. The commissioner did not explain where the rest of the $16,000 had been found. ROOSEVELT MOVES TO COMBAT CRIME Urges Legislature to Strengthen Laws to Meet Gangland Challenge. By the Assoclated Press. ALBANY, N. Y., September 1.— Pratt’s only comment today was: “It's getting hotter—I mean the weather, of course.” Rover Prepares Cases. Rover devoted all his time today to preparation of the five brutality cases, in conference with Justice officials. All the evidence was examined and the | ha; | statements of all witnesses reviewed. Government investigators took down verbatim the statements given them by scores of witnesses interviwed during their intensive inquiry. The investiga- tors have worked night and day in completing the first group of cases. Despite their surprising speed in com- pleting virtually a case a day, the evi- dence obtained is said to be voluminous and, in the opinion of the Federal agents, “airtight.” "Approximately two dozen other in- stances of alleged use of cruelty to wring confessions from prisoners are under investigation. In two of the cases the victims are alleged to have died as a result of injuries inflicted upon them by police. The use of fists, clubs and other instruments designed to force suspects to admit guilt is charged against precincts other than the first. Confers With Hoover. Rover's decision to handle the third- Gov. Roosevelt today sent to the Legisla- | ture a special message urging immediate | enactment of legislation designed to combat crime. He proposed that the State’s anti-pistol law be strengthened, that private possession of machine guns be prohibited and that the disorderly conduct section of the penal law be strengthened to allow communities to zid themselves of criminals. | The governor in his message de- clared tbat “lawlessness which expresses itself in ‘erms of gang warfare, hold- ups and reckless shooting must be warred upon by organized soclety.” “In normal times,” he said, “normal statutes and a vigilant police force are able to meet normal outlawry. These are not normal times. Extradordinary measures today are imperative to up- »old the hands of the police. Gange dom has challenged the strength of the law. The challenge we must meet.” GERMAN FLYER POISED . Von Gronau Refuels in Ontario for Hop to Chicago. HORNEPAYNE, Ontarlo, September | 1 (#)—Wolfgang von Gronau, German fiyer pioneering a new route from Eu- rope to America, refueled his plane at Long Lake today preparatory to his de- parture for Chicago. N | Von Gronau landed at Long Like last night after flying from Port Harri- son. The flight from Greenland, he sald, was made without serious -diffi- culties although visibility was _poor. Long Lake is 500 miles north of Chica~ 0. Von Gronau expressed the hope he would make the flight today, although he was very tired after his long hop. Well known actors in London re- cently distributed copies of a specially printed newspaper to members of the audience during the performance of the play “Late Night Pinal” at the Phoe- m‘muur in aid of journalistic char- ehga degree prosecutions himself was an- nounced following his long conference with Director Hoover. The decision was made in the face of various re- ports that he would ask to be relieved of the duty because of the close asso- ciation of his office with the police de- partment. Appointment of a special assistant to the Attorney General to handle the cases had been predicted. Rover went into consultation with Hoover immediately u| his return from a vacation. During his absence Acting United States Attorney Williah H. Collins had stated that Assistant United States Attorney Goldstein would be assigned to the prosecution. Meanwhile the grand jury, which has been investigating the charge that former Policeman Orville Staples “framed,” was reported to be preparing a report to be delivered Yo the court within the next few days. Mr. Rover denied a published statement quoting him concerning the contents of the Teport. POLICEMAN FACES TRIAL. Thomas D. Atkinson Accused of Dis- turbance in A. P. Office. A recommendation that Policeman Thomas D. Atkinson of the eleventh precinct be ordered before the Police 9 Board on a charge of conduct prejudicial to the good order, reputa- tion and discipline of the force will be filed today with Maj Henry G. Pratt, superintendent, according to Inspector Frank S. W. Burke, chief of detectives. inspector Burke has just. completed an_investigation into an alleged dis- turbance about 3 o'clock yesterday morning in the offices of the Associated Press in The Star Building. Found Developing Plate. According to Inspector Burke, Atkin- son, who was off duty and in civillan clothes at the time, was found in the photographers’ dark room of the press association, developing @ plate. He said he knew George Skadding, a member of the photographic staff, and had been Accusations Not to Be Made THE ' EVENING STAR, . WASHINGTON, D. C, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1931 INEW YORK 6. 0.P. DWEN YOUNG HEADS| MAP OWN AID PLAN RELIEF COMMITTEE] UNITED STATES ATTORNEY LEO A. ROVER, d jury evidence regarding alleged brutal who ‘will follow this action by prosecut- ts be found. —Harris-Ewing Photo. THORDLGH PROBE URGEDBY CANNDN House Member on D. C. Budget Group Says Offend- ers Must Be Punished. | | ‘Thorough investigation of charges of | brutality against certain members of | the Metropolitan police force is urged | by Representative Clarence Cannon, | Democrat, of Missouri, a member of | the House subcommittee on the District 1 | appropriation bill, not only that such | offenders may be properly punished, but to show the world that Washing- ton has an excellent police force which should not be condemncd & whole for the acts of a few. Model System Desired. “The subcommittee on appropriations in charge of the District bill, of which I am a member,” said Representative | Cannon, “in every way tried to pro- | vide for an ideal police department. | There were two main objectives to | which we gave special attention—(1) to provide under a continuing program for an excellent schcol system worthy of the Nation's Capital, and (2) to de- velop a police department that would be a model for other cities. It seemed }w us that Washington ought to have a model police system, one that we | could potnt to with pride and as an example to our home communities. | fl: Nitiomflp!flt‘ll merits and should | e & spe efficient and exe poll_g‘ sex;vlce. Y e “Therefore, the appropriations sub- | committe tried to be particularly gen- |erous in making appropriations for | tha PProp! | 't department and to provide for the | best possible service by a model force | of high character and morale. I be- lleve that we have here in Washington a police department of which—as a whn;}’e—wz can be proud. “My personal experience with the de- | partment and on the subcomittes on | @ppropriations, is that the Police De- |partment is commendabls, If there s been brutality and third degree methods, as charged, the offense is per- | sonal and not the fault of the depart- {ment as a whole, and they are spas- modic and not chronic. While I would most strenuously insist on a thorough investigation such as is about to be undertaken by the Department of Jus- tice, I believe that the public should | withhold condemnation of the depart- | ment as a whole or of officers until ab- solute proof elhbu;?)ed. of the charges has been Recalls Probe in 1910. “There is oftentimes, too often, a ten- dency to make heroes out of hoodh:‘n?s, and there is always an clement in our human society who are quite willing to disparage any constituted authority and thereby seek to weaksn it.” Represen- tative Cannon recalled the police inves- t'gation in 1910, with Senator Bran- degee as chairman, on motion of Sena- tor Hepburn, when the Senate Commit- tee made an intensive study of alleged third degree methods. He declared that the officlal report of that investi- gation found the Police Department of the National Capital deserving of high commendation rather than censure. Representative Cannon emphasized that those accused, suspected, or con- victed of crime, who claim to have be;l:lll;,u:ed, I&ul].ledce or beaten by the , have adequate protection %Concsluwuo::q v o) garding the present charges, Representative Cannon says: “If t}fe‘se g:n.rg:: p%reslt.;lue. e:‘elrylgne found guilty nsible, ou] be punished.” B Le Temps Editor Dies in Paris, PARIS, September 1 (#).—Louis Mill, 67, editor of the newspaper Le Temps$ for the past two years, died last night, He was a member of the Chamber of Deputies from Boulogne-Surmer. however, are said to have informed him they had no knowledge of such an ar- rangement and ordered him to leave. Atkinson, it was said, declined and displayed a police badge and later at- tempted to wrest a telephone from a member of the staff who called the police. Headquarters Detectives H. A. Cole and A. D. Mansfield responded and found the officer in the Harrington Hotel nearby. He had a revolver in his pocket. Claim He Apologized. Cole and Mansfield made no report of the incident to headquarters until ordered to do so by Inspector Burke, claiming Atkinson had apologized «to the Press Association employes in their presence and they believed the matter had been settled amicably. Atkinson was formerly attached to the first: cinct and at one time was sssigned to & “beat” which included the block in which the Star Bullding is located. xmrecm Burke !s preparing a re- port for Maj. Pratt. In view of '.Eadd:; e told he could use dark room to velopments, he said, he is eomre recommended that Atkinson face the develop plates. Employes in the office, Trial i Republicans Oppose Naming of Commission to Spend $20,000,000 Fund. By the Associated Press. ALBANY, N. Y. September 1.—Re- publican legislators last night began the assembling of their own unemploy- ment relief program, prepared to pass it and leave it on Gov. Roosevelt’s desk if he refused to modify his own plan to compromise with that of the Repub- lican majority. ‘The divergence of opinion between the- Democratic Governor and the Re- publican legislative majority arose pri- marily over the question of administra- tion of the $20,000,000 relief fund the Governor has recommended. The Re- publicans were cool to the Governor’s suggestion that a commission of three members—a “Governor's commission” Eataaum handle the dispensation of the nd. Foes Threaten to Write Plan, ‘The majority party members, return- ing to Albany ight to resume the extra session of the New York Legis- lature, indicated it felt the administra- tion of the fund could best be handled by an existing agency, such as the De-|ing rtment of Social Welfare. If the ocratic Governor declined to agree in his, they indicated they would in- troduce and pass their own program of billy, place them on the Governor's desk for"his signature or veto and leave him with the responsibility of * deciding whether there would be rellef. Confronted with this threat to smooth rlmz! of his program through the egislative mill, the Governor insists on his right to name the commission. He was confident tonight that any dif- ferences over the distribution of the money could be ironed out. It is known he has selected an outstanding man for the chairmanship, Wants Leader as Chairman. The divergence of opinion between the Democratic executive and ths Republi- can majority appeared within a few days after statements by both that party Iines should be erased in considering the emergency relief question. ‘The Governor has predicated his ap- peal for a commission on the belief tha the work was of an extraordinary na- ture, demanding the voluntary attention of administrators who normally would be beyond the inducement of any salary the State could offer, Gov. Roosevelt is known to desire that the commission be headed by an executive of the type of Owen D. Young, who, like Walter S. Gifford, chosen to fill the chairmanship of Presi- dent Hoover's Commission, is one of the Nation's industrial leaders. Silent on Murray Charge. Another suggestion for unemployment relief reached the Governor’s desk today. Labor representatives advanced the idea that in adopting the Governor's recom- mendation for a five-day week in all State or municipal work wages should be paid for six days. The five-day week, proponents point out, would re- quire the utilization of more labor, while the extra day’s pay would still further | augment the effect of this phase of the relief program, News of Gov. W. H. Murray's state- ment that Gov. Roosevelt had used the Oklahoma executive's plans for unem- ployment relief and announced them as his own was received with astonishment at the Capitol. The New York Governor maintained {an official silence, but his friends here {said they were sure he had never r: | much less utilized, the Oklahoma Gov- ernor’s proposals for a relief program. RELIEF FORCES MOBILIZE. Men to Stimulate Local Work in Va- rious States. NEW YORK, September 1 (#).—Field Tepresentatives who are to go into vir- tually all of the 48 States during the next three months to stimulate com- munity participation in the Naticn- wide welfare and relief mobilization re- ceived instructicns and assignments to- aay during a five-hour conference in the offices of the Association of Com- munity Chests and C-uncils. ‘The mobilizition was launched June 13 by the Community Chest Organiza- tion at the request of the President’s Emergzncy Committee for Employment, and has now been brought under the President’s Organization ior Unemploy- ment Relief, directed by Walter S. Gif- fcrd. Its purpose is to rally all com- munities down to the 25,000 population limit to meet their own needs Sfls Fall and Winter, in so far as possible, through a combination of public and private local rescurces. Will Canvass Regions. ‘The 10 men who participated in the conference are to canvass 10 regions into which the country has been di- vided for organization purposes. They will follow up questicnnaires sent out during the Summer to determine actual needs and the status of local resources for meeting them, confer with public officials on the extent to which public appropriaticns will be needed, and stim- ulate fund-raising campaligns to be held between October 19 and November 25. The President’s organization will be drawn upon for help and reinforcement where needed, and & consulting service will be offered in co-ordinating uf‘ubllc and private effort and in formulating campaign plans. Regions Are Set Up. The field regions and assignments include: Ohio and Michigan—Elwood Street, director, Washington Community Chest. Indiana and Illinois—Charles S. Still- man, professor of social administration, ©Ohio State University. ‘Wisconsin, Minnesota, Towa, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska and Kansas—Harry M. Carey, director, ‘Wilkes-Barre Community Welfare Fed- eration. Maryland, District of Columbia, Vir- ginia, West Virginia, Kentucky and Tennessee — Carter Taylor, director, Harrisburg Welfare Federation. North Carolina, South Carolina, Flor- ida, Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi— Alan Johnstone, Newberry, S. C., former fleld representative, American Social Hyglene Association. Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado and New Mexico—M. C. W liams, former senior secretary, Financial Bureau, Natfonal Counctl, Y. M. C. A. Montana, Arizona, Utah, Washington, Oregon and California—C. K. Warne, secretary, Spokane Community Welfare Federation. MURRAY CHAIG;ES PLAN IS HIS. Oklahoman Says Gov. Roosevelt “Bor- rowed” Tax Boost Idea. By the Associated Press. OKLAHOMA CITY, September 1.— Gov. W. H. Murray, boomed in his home section as a candidate for the Demo- A side omination, yester- cratic _presidential b day. chl?ed Gov. of !{;;; o{k h-dw “borrowed” his un- employment rel Em The Oklahoman laughed when shown & newspaper recounting & pro- by Gov. Roosevelt that the New ture increase income taxes 20,000,000 for the jobless. Announces New Parley. “Of course, I indorse the plan,” Gov. Murray said, producing a resolution ork. to raise The d last week at Memphis at a Mis- | day sissippi Valley Relief Conference, called by the Oklahoma chief executive. He explained the Roosevelt plan was ti .me as that embodied in the resolu- Gov. Murray also announced yester- day that another Mississippi Valley 3 Named Chairman of Co-ordi- nation Group Under Gif- ford Program. Appointment of Owen D. Young of New York, as chairman of the com- mittee to co-ordinate local unemploy- ment rellef efforts was announced to- day by Walter 8. Gifford, national re- et director. Gifford sald Young, chairman of the General Electric Co, had agreed to serve, The committee’s job will be to co- ordinate efforts to State authorities and welfare organizations in raising unemployment relief funds. Young, who has been mentioned as a ble Democratic _presidential nominee, already is a member of the National Advisory Committee set u) by President Hoover to assist Giff Headquarters Moved. ‘With his full staff nearing comple- tion and soon to be brought to Wash- ington from all sections of the coun- iry, Gifford today was pre] g to move the headquarters of the ident's Or- tion on Unemployment Rellef rom the Commerce De} ent Build- to the Walker-Jol n_ Building, Eighteenth street and New York ave- nue. The organization will occupy one floor and a section of another. Mr. Gifford’s staff will be made up of volunteer advisers, experts on relief and welfare work drafted from various agencles and by employes assigned to the organization by various govern- mental departments. 1t is understood the full staff will be functioning in the new quarters within WO weeks. g The director again stressed that the organization “is not instituting a cam- paign for a national fund, but plans Nation-wide support of local appeals for local funds.” - The relief organization has recom- mended all rellef fund cumgu.tm be conducted between October 19 and No- Y 5o far as all local campaigns are n scheuied. within tnis period.” Mr. Gif- ford sald, “the President’s organization hopes to render the maximum assist- ance and co-operation by mobilizing all national agencies for stimulation of interest in local efforts.” 61,000 Veterans Jobless. More than 61,000 disabled American veterans of the World War were re- ported today by E. C. Babcock, national commander of the Disabled American Veterans, to be out of jobs. Comdr. Babcock's announcement was based on a questionnaire sent by the Veterans' Administration to nearly 300,- 000 men on its compensation rolls. Re- turns from nearly half of them showed 46,424 employed, 61,666 out of work and 11,278 unemployable. The veterans' organization made ar- rangements in July for co-operation between the Veterans' Administration jand the Federal Employment Service to find jobs for the partially disabled qualified former service men. The questionnaire was sent out by the Veterans' Administration returnable to the Labor Department, which is at- tempting to find jobs for the men through the employment service. Frank Bane Confirmed. The President’s organization on un- employment rellef in a statement made public today confirmed the appointment of Frank Bane, who will direct the campaign to be conducted by the Amer- ican Association of Public Welfare Offi- clals in conjunction with the efforts of the President’s organization. Mr. Bane’s appointment was published exclusively in The Star last Saturday. The Welfare Association has been co-operating closely with the Presi- dent’s organization and has been charged with promoting the organiza- tion of public resources for relief. Mr. Bane will make his headquarters here and will make a special effort to pro- mote organization of public relief sources in smaller communities. Probes Coal Region. Pred C. Croxton, assistant director of the Gifford organization, was back at his desk today after touring the coal regions of West Virginia and Kentucky. He sald that, although he found more unemployment than last year in those sactions, general ccnditions were much different because of ‘“bountiful crops.” Thousands of veg:table gardens have produed a surplus of foods which are being conserved to relieve distress, he said. Mr. Croxton reported that, although the coal fields are cne of the ‘“bad spots” in the general situation, local authorities are making every effort to take care of relief needs. If they fail, he added, help will have to be found “somewhere else.” + CUDAHY PACKING CO. T0 INVEST IN COTTON Will Use Ten Per Cent of Southern Sales to Help Stimulate Price. The Cudahy Packing Co. today an- nounced it will invest 10 per cent of its sales in Southern territory between now and December 1 in cotton, at current market prices, to be held one year, or until the price of cotton reaches 10 cents. Explaining the action, E. A. Cudahy, jr., president of the company, said: “We feel this period of stress, caused by the current unfavorable business con- dition, is an opportune time for us to express our esteem for our Southern friends in a tangible way and to ex- tend whatever assistance is in our power to alleviate the effects of the depression by purchasing & substantial quantity of the South’s principal crop. & “We estimate our Southern business for the time specified will amount to approximately $10,000,000.” The company’s investment in cotton under this estimate would be approxi- mately a million dollars. g China Opens Phone System. HONGKONG, September 1 (#).—A telephone system linking Canton and Hongkong, the first of its kind in China, was formally opened today. The cable ;.onnectlng the two systems is 116 miles ong. et conference would be held in St. Louis between tember 20 and 30. Commenting on the Roosevelt rellef plan, Murra; 3 . the paper the other day “1 saw in formed the Memphis opposed to raising funds in ner and “they were not included in the resolution.” uwunmm G. seho'e:‘renur. wevm relt’s represent ve, was re as lu“:gurvzr. Murray said, and brought no suggestions for legislation. Oklahoma Governor on Labor expects to carry his relief measure to Chicago, g at Soldier Field the % of the Chicago , bon: ought A Dupont. Circle. Bavings & Trust Co., trustees to the Admiral Reamey estate. It is Leroy T. Gravatte, local realty brokers. president resided. The building, which contains about those mothers who can afford to pay. hold regular meetings at the place. The ot is 25 by 125 feet. made public. [ ATIONAL officers of the American War Mothers have provided for the early establishment of a national headquarters in Washington through the purchase of the large residence at 1527 New Hampehire avenue, near The organization acquired title to the property from the National for the property, which in former years belonged located near the old Willlams home, the Leiter home and home of the Democratic Club. The property has a current assessed value for land and building of $36,000 It was acquired through negotiations handle ington, national custodian of the organization; Mrs. Virgil McClure, Lexington, Ky., national president; Mrs. Thomas Spence, chairman of the National Home and Headquarters Committee of the American War Mothers, and the office of d by Mrs. M. C. O'Neill of Wash- This is the first time, it is explained by Mrs. O'Neill, that the organiza- tion has established a permanent natinoal headquarters, the national offices of the organization previously being located in the city in which the national 30 main rooms, is to be used to house national headquarters offices, provide space for board meetings of the national body and to provide residencc for a number of dependent members of the organization or those temporarily stopping here while visiting sons in military hospitals in Washington, a nominal charge for the housing to be charged to: The local organzation of the American War Mothers, it is said, also is to The property is improved by a brick-and-stone building of four stories. It has frontages on both New Hampshire avenue and on Eighteenth street. The consideration involved in the purchase was not BRAZIL'S EMBARGD Ban on Flour Is Designed to Protect Purchasers of Wheat From U. S. The State Department had before it today a protest by American millers against Brazil's 18-month embargo on flour imports. The Brazilian ban is designed to pro- tect millers in that country who will purchase some of the 25,000,000 bushels | of wheat the government will get from the United States Farm Board in ex- change for 1,050,000 bags of coffee. Herman Fakler, representative of the Millers' National Federation, protested the Brazilian deal to_both the State Department and the Farm Board. It was indicated at the State Department that the Fakler objecticn probably couli not be transmitted to Brazil, since ti embargo resulted from the Farm Board transaction. Some officials, however, inted out that Brazil might be asked B except the erbargo flour already en route or ready for shipment. Fakler told the rm Board flour should have been included in the ne-| gotiations on the ccffee-wheat deal, which was undertaken in an effort to reduce surpluses in both--countries. The Farm Board controls some 200,000,- 000 bushels of wheat. It also is ne-| gotiating a sale to China, recently hav- ing submitted a revised proposal. These sales, however, are not, in the opinion of some board members, enough to justify optimism about future wheat rices. Carl Willlams, board member or cotton, said the estimated 12 per| cent reduction in Winter wheat acre- age was not enough. This year's crop, he said, was estimated at 894,000,000 bushels and the carryover at 319,000,000, “That is 1,213,000,000 bushels of wheat,” he said, “enough for a two- year domestic supply.” FARM BOARD SEEKS NEW METHODS FOR BOLSTERING PRICES (Continued From First Page.) wheat, gentlemen,” he said, “enough|q for a two-year domestic suppl: He said his suggestion for a reduction in certaln portions of the wheat belt would result in increased yields year|is7. after next. “Wouldn‘t that give back the same old surplus?” some one inquired. “Perhaps so,” Willlams answered, “but in the meantime we will have gotten rid of some of the problems that face us now.” Herman Fakler, Washington repre- sentative of the Millers’ National Feder- ation, protested to both the State De- partment and Farm Board today against the board’s exchange of wheat for cof- fee from Brazil. The federation represents 70 per cent of the American flour millers. Its mem- bers interested in the Brazilian trade are located at Buffalo, N. Y., and in the Southwest. The organization's protest to the Farm Board was directed against the board’s failure to include a deal on flour in its trade with Brazii. For sev- eral months the federation has urged inclusion of flour in such dealings on the grounds that its exclusion takes away flour markets. Fakler protested to the State Depart- ment against the Brazilian 18-month embargo on_ flour, which Ambassador Morgan at Rio de Janejro advised the State Department today had been im- posed. Since the Farm Board trade had been the cause of the Brazilian embargo, offi- cials expressed an opinion last nlg: they could not transmit the prot to_the Brazilian government. It was said the State Department might ask that flour now en route or ready for shipment be excepted from the embargo. One ment of 25,000 bags was said to be ready for shipment in New York September 5. American fléur exports to Brazil total th | not go to the expense of | figures. MILLERS PROTEST LEHMAN BUSTS PAR [0 LEAD QUALIFIERS Scores 148 Over Soggy Course to Pace Ama- teur Golfers. By the Assoclated Press BEVERLY COUNTRY CLUB, Chi- cago, September 1 —Johnny Lehman of Chicago, former Western amateur and Big Ten title holder, jumped into the lead of the National Amateur Golf Cham- plonshin by producing the first par- cracking score of the tournament, 36—34—70, 1 under Beverly’s perfect It gave him a 36-hole total of 148. Lehman played over a course soaked by heavy rains Gus Moreland, 20-year-old ~Texas champion, and Sam Parks, jr.. of Pitts- burgh, former college star, moved into secord place, temporarily at least, with totals of 149 each for the two days' ay. Moreland, who was second on the first day's list with a 73. lest a good chance to take the lead from Lehman when he skidded on the Jast two holes. The Texan missed a 2-foot putt on the seventeenth and fired his second into a trap on the eighteenth, winding up with a 6 and a score of 76 for the round. Parks had rounds of 75—74 and seldom had any trouble. ‘Willing Eliminated. Dr. O. F. Willing of Portland. Oreg., with 80—79—159, was eliminated and | George Voigt of New York, with 78— 77—155, was close to the ragged edge. It was figured nothing over 156 would have a chance to qualify. The veteran Francis Ouimet of Bos- ton added a 78 to his 74 for a safe total of 152. Jack Westland, whose 72 led the ficld yesterday, was in a peck of trouble from the outset of his second round | and appeared to have shot away his chances for the medal. List of Scores. First and second round scores with final 36-hole totals in the qualifying test of the national amateur golf cham- plonship: Charles Becka, Chicago, 84—84—168 Harold §. Cross, jr., Philadelphia 8581166, r. O. F. Willing, Por 5 80—79—159. i SGeorge J. Volgt, New York, 78—11— guhAn Shields, Seattle, 75—76—151. . A. Ahern, Buffalo, 81—86—167. Jimmy Manicn, St. Louis, 77—80— _96111)5!5. E. F. Carter, New York, 76— 79—155. Frank Conn: Mich.. 77—78—155. Thomas Cole, Baltimore, 84—with- 4 . Dant W or sburgh, 87 (withdrew). e ally, Mount Clemens, 155, statement in which he said he refused “to be discouraged” over the cotton sit- uation despite Willlams' announcement. He added he felt the “situation could be worked out in the interests of the Southern farmer by a co-operation of existing agencles plus the help of the banks of the South.” Would Withheld Cotton. “Since the Farm Board will not ad- vance any more loney on cotton or wheat,” h hen I hope that a flhn may be worked out of definitely olding off the market the 3,600,000 bales held by the Farm Board and the American Cotton Growers' Co-operative and let the banks of the South step in and take the place of the Farm Board in advancing the money. m"'!'hle bm‘n will ltnd ?, cent of value at present, an re is no better loan for their idle millions than cotton at such prices. I believe that 80 per cent of the farmers of the South ‘would readily agree to plant no cotton in 1932 if the banks would finance the prese! nt crop. ose who do sell their present crop at very low prices and plant another will not benefit to the extent of the man who holds his cotton and plants none, for it requires 12 cents per pound to make cotton in our section of the South, and the man who holds it does fertiliger, cul- tivation, etc.; and if cotton should go to 20 cents, he bmdggen better off than the man Fpo 4 03 Planty 4 D. C. WAR MOTHERS ENGAGE IN DISPUTE Fight =~ Over Leadership Threatens Factional Strife at National Meeting. An official move to oust Mrs. William W. Morrison of 4031 Connecticut avenue as president of the District Chapter of the American War Mothers threatens to precipitate factional strife at both the meeting of the local organization next week and at the national meeting to be held this month in California, according to declarations made here today. A statement issued this morning by one of the Washington War Mothers that Mrs. Morrison had been “deposed” by action of the National Board was met by an emphatic denial by Mrs. , Morrison and a statement that she was and will continue to be head of the local chapter through the remainder of her term. Mrs. Lucy B. Cash of 1836 Sixteenth street, who has been serving as first vice president of the District War Mothers, was announced by one cf Mrs. Morrison’s opponents as the new presi dent, declaring that she had been el vated to the post by action of the nge tional president. To Carry Fight Higher. Despite action that may be taken at the local meeting of the War Mothers, which Mrs. Morrison said would be held a week from Friday evening at the Hamilton Hotel, the fight is to be taken to the national convention late this month at Long Beach, Calif., ac- cording to assertions made today by both sides of the issue. ‘The name of the national president of the American War Mothers, Mrs. Virgil McClure of Lexington, Ky., was brought into the statements and coun- ter statements by the two sides of the dispute. From Mrs. M. C. O'Nelll of Washing- ton, the national custodian, came the statement that the national president and her board had declared l.ge presi- dency of Mrs, Morrison vacated and Mrs. Cash elevated to fill the position. Charges Action Illegal. Mrs. Morrison countered with _the charge that while the national presi- dent had made some such action, it was illegal and vold. Mrs. Cash was re- ported to be out of town today and could not be reached for a statement of her position in the matter. Both Mrs. Morrison and her oppo- sition deplored the fact that such a patriotic organization, made up of mothers of war veterans, should have been drawn into a factional strife, but emphasized that the fight would be carried to a finish. Further complicating the situation was the statement by Mrs. Morrison that a national charter had been grant- ed to another “District Chapter” of War Mothers, but that she had papers to show that it was illegally signed and therefore void. Mrs. Morrison said she was informed that Mrs. May Alexander was listed as the president of this second “District Chapter.” Mrs. Morrison blamed the movement made to oust her to a group of several members here “who had lost their pow- er” in the organization and therefore wished to remove her. NEW FRENCH NAVAL PLAN IS PRESENTED Italy Reported Favorably Impress- ed—U. S. Given Credit for Aiding Negotiations. BY PAUL SCOTT MOWRER. PARIS, France, September 1.—It 18 confirmed that France in an informal memorandum has made a new naval proposal to Italy. The French suggestion, as indicated in these dispatehes, July 28, is that France and Italy should limit their new naval building to the annual average each country has actually bullt over a period of recent years. This period, the French think, should be the nine years which have elapsed since the Washing- ton Naval Treaty. Needless to say, on this basis France will have the right to more tons a year than Italy, probably in the proportion of about three to two, but there has never been any indication that France would ever agree with Italy on the basis of parity, which the French feel to bz in no respect harmonious with the rel- ative positions and responsibilities in the world of France and Italy. It is believed that the United States has been helpful in bringing about this renewal of negotiations. The change of government in Great Britain is also thought to have been helpful. Some experts believe that if the United States, and_especially Great Britain, looks benevolently on the new plan, Italy will accept it. It is telt that Italy in any case is disposed to take a conciliatory attitude. From German sources it is learned that Chancellor Heinrich Bruening and Foreign Minister Julius Curtius on visiting Rome recently were surprised to find the Italian viewpoint so mod- erate. In particular, Italy seems to have advised Germany to do nothing for the present calculated to antago- nize France. The Italian feeling seems to be that political quarrels should be temporarily put aside in the interests of general economic co-operation and recovery. MOTHER OF FIVE SLAIN; HUSBAND QUESTIONED Woman Is Found in Corn Field Near Home With Body Al- most Decapitated. By the Associated Press. GRAYSON, Ky., September 1.—Fol- jowing the discovery last night of the almost decapitated body of Mrs. Annie Evans, 33, in a corn fleld near here, James Evans, the woman's husband, was placed in jail today for questioning. He denied knowledge of the crime. Coroner C. W. Henderson ordered Evans' arrest after bloodhounds followed a trail from the scene of the slaying to the Evans home. The coro- ner said a shotgun, recently dischargsd, was found in the Evans home. Mrs. Evans, mother of five children, left her home yesterday morning to go to Wilson Creek to telephone her broth- er in Huntington, W. Va. She was seen returning, but no one was found who had seen her arrive home. Evans told authorities he had been in Gray- son all day. o BAND CONCERT. By the United States Soldiers’ Home Band, this evening, at the bandstand, at 5:30 o'clock. John Zimmsrmann, bandmaster; Anton Pointner, assistant. March, “Col. James S. Pettit, U. 5. A" Zimmermann Overture, “Joan of Arc” Solo for euphonium, City”. Musician Vincent Sgueo, Mosaic, “Songs of Germany,” Margis Berger Fox trot, “The Peanut Vender” (E1 Mepisero).............Simmons ‘Waltz de concert, “Morgen Blatter” Journals) Strauss (Morning . Finale, “The One in the World Little “The Star Spangled Bannes.” . .Sodermann “The Holy Adams