Evening Star Newspaper, March 18, 1932, Page 4

BRIGADE PREPARES TOLEAVE SHANGHAI Japan and China Continue "Peace Talk With Little Headway. Reported. By Cable to The Star. SHANGHAIL March 18—The Japa- nese 24th Mixed Brigade that bore the brunt of the. heaviest fighting against the Chinese recently in the Kiangwan and Tazang sectors north of Shaghai, commenced embarkation today which will continue until tomorrow, when the men are expected to leave for Japan. Following this, the 1ith Division is scheduled to begin embarkation at Woo- ! sung. With Japanese bluejackets assisting, considerable progress has been made in clearing the streets of the Chapei native quarter of war debris. Thousands of Chinese families are still hesitating on | returning into Chapei. while other fam- flies are removing their personsl be- longings into Nanto, adjacent to the French concession, until some sort of stable administration is outlined for Chapel. Little Headway Toward Peace. ‘While Quo Tai-Chi, Chinese vice for- eign 'minister, continues to meet the Japanese minister to China, Mamoru Shigemitsu, in the presence of the Brit- ish Minister, Sir Miles W. Lampson, little headway toward, peace appears to have been made, especially since the Chinese accuse Tokio of making a last- minute condition that Japancse troop withdrawal shall hinge upon China’s acceptance of a neutral zone. Even with the Japanese troop evacua- tion agreed upon, it seems likely that & full amicable settlement of the Shang- hai {ssue is a Jong way from being reached. 8 ‘While Nanking's policy is directed toward restoration of normal relations with Japan, this hinges upon the pre- limingries t6 a solution of the Shanghai affair, comprising three stages; firs' complete isolation of the 19th Route Army; second, a satisfactory formula for the withdrawal of the 19th Army between Shanghai and Nanking, and third, replacement of this army by trustworthytroops under the personal control of Gen. Chiang Kai-shek. Japan Reported Faeing Crisis. ‘The first of tHese three stages is still being tackled with considerable prospect of a long-drawn out procedure. Japan’s trade with China during Feb- ruary shows a decrease of 48 per cent from that of January, as a result of the conflict and the Chinese boycott. Local newspapers today are promi- nently displaying a report from Tokio that Japan is facing a major political, economic and social crisis, arousi equal interest with a German report from Moscow that the United States is discussing the advisability of extending formal recognition of Soviet Russia with a view to equalizing the balance of power in the Pacific. (Copyright. 1932.) e U. 8. POLICY UNCHA.\'GE‘ State Department Denies Reco; of Soviet Is Confemplated. By the Associated Press. A flat denial came from State De- ! partment officials y that this Gov- emment is conte: iting any inodifica- tion of the policy of non-recognition of Russia. Dispatches from Moscow relating $hat & report was in eirculaticn there that the United States might alter its policy beca of conditions in the ‘Par; East were ived with: surprise. 1 There has been no change i the policy since the Soviet rament came into existence in 1917. From time to time since it was laid down, recognition of the Goviet gov- ernment has been advocated' by various individuals or business interests, but in no case has it reached the proportions of a general concentration of tavorable opinion. Senator Borah of Idahc has been one of the most outstanding advocates in the Senate. SALUTE TOKIO WARSHIPS. £ V. S. Destroyers at Manila Greet Train- ing Squadron Vessels. MANILA, March 18 (#).—Two Japa- nese warships, the Iwate and Asama, comprising a naval training squadron, were saluted by seven American de- stroyers as they arrived in Manila Bay today for a three-day stay. Vice Admira] Nobujiro- Immamura is in command of the squadron, which includes 1,504 officers and men. Admiral Immamura called on Gov. ‘Theodore Rocsevelt and planned to at- ulggtl reception with his officers to- night, SEEK UNION WITH SOVIET. Cantonese Politiclans Start Move to Ald Peace Negotiations, CANTON, ‘Chind, March 18 (#).— A popular movement for a Chinese- Russian union to insure success to China in its peace negotiations with Japan or in a renewal of fighting was launched by. politiclans here today. Southern Chinese troops, known as “the Ironsides” who formerly revolted sgainst Gen. Chiang Kai-Shek, until recently President of China, are march- ing toward Shanghal to join the 18th Route Army in the field facing the Japanese Emissaries of prominent politicians have come to Canton seeking support of the Cantonese against Gen. Chiang Kai-Shek, now Chinese generalissimo, whom they accuse of. favoring a settle- ment favorable to Jap: Théir mission appeared to observers | to be facing failure, as-southern offi- cials strongly oppose & split in the na- tion’s ranks while the Shanghai and Manchurian problems remain to be settled with Japan. BORDER CLASH DENIED. Moscow Also Spikes Report Soviet Flyers Forced Tokio Plane Down. LENINGRAD, Russia, March 18 () —Moscow reports of a recent clash between Soviet frontier guerds and Japanese troops on the border between Siberia and Manchuria were officially s issued of a report plane, flying over Boviet territory mear Pogranichnaya slation in Siberia, had been surrounded by Soviet planes and forced down. U. S. REPORT PLAYED UP. Possibility of Recognition of Soviet by America Rumored. MOSCOW, March 18 (). —All Mcscow morning newspapers gave prominent lace today to a dispatch to the Tass News Agency from London saying well informed circles theré were foll uwn:a with interest a repcrt that the Units States might change its policy toward recognition of the Soviet' Union in con- nection with events in the Far East. The report sald some quarters in ‘Washington made no attempt to coneeal & desire to improve Ameriean relations with the Soviets in order “to balance forces in the Far East” and that un-| doubtedly American public opinion in favor of the continuance of non- Tecognition was greatly weakened The Soviet g-vernment, it ma; said, would welcome any Washington action toward recognition, but it is not likely to take the initiative nn;ln unf‘ekls assured ngouls t, might make would stand a fairly good show of being sccepted as & basis for discussions. b Battle With Tokio Planes at Hangchow Reported by Chinese By the Associated Press. et (GHAI, Marcl : - e today a;l: “}h:‘: ese airplanes continu P over zr:':p ‘Shanghai-Nanking and Shanghai-Hangchow Rail- ways “despite cessation of hostill- ties.” One incident was described. “This report siid two Japanese airplanes yesterday visited Hang- chow, flying low over the city. “Chinese soldiers opened fire with rifies,” the message said, “the Japanese returning the fire with machine guns.” e report added that one child was wound- ed, but otherwise there was slight damage. EMPEROR OF JAPA SHOST 10 FORBES U. S. Ambassador Compli- mented for Tact and Under- standing in Fuifilling Duties. By the Associated Press. TOKIO, March 18—Emperor Hiro- hito and the empress were hosts at a farewell luncheon today to Ambassador W. Cameron Forbes. .who is retiring and will sail for the United States frem Yokohama March 22, After the luncheon the Emperor and the Ambassador talked for an unusu- ally Jong time on international and political matters through an interpreter. The Emperor expressed his apprecia- tion of the difficulties of the Ambassa- dor’s position during the Sino-Japanese conflict and complimented him' on ex- ercising tact and understanding in ful- filling his dutdes. The Ambassador told his majesty the United States Government did not ttempt to judge which of the parties 1 the conflict was right or wrong, but merely sought to maintain peace in the Orient. Parliament convened in special ses- sion to pass n appropriations for 67.000,000 yen (about $33,000,000) to defray the expenses of the military and naval campaigns at Shanghal and in Manchuria. Kiyoshi Akita and Yetsujiro Uyehara, Seiyukal (government) party nominees, were elected speaker and vice speaker, respectively, of the lower house. The formal opening of the Parlia- ment, in the presence of Empera Hirohito, is set for next Sunday and the legislative program will begin on March 22 P BLUE FLEET SAILS FOR BIG TEST TODAY Admiral Leigh's Ships Begin Long % Yoysge to “Invade” U. . in War Game. BY CAPT. C. M. AUSTIN, Assistant Chief of Staff, U. 8. Navy, ABOARD U. 8. 8. CALIFORNIA, AT SEA, March 18—Ships of the Blue fieet, that portion of Uncle Sam's floating_strength which is seeking to “invade”.the United States in a Navy tactical problem, awsited the big test of the maneuvers today. The destroyers of Blue fleet have been called alongs| our tankers in groups of two or four and refueled at With a long voyage ahead and a “fight” with the Bl fleet somewhere en route, i is a matter of necessity to refill the tanks of the short radius ves- sels while there is rtunity. With the long-radius destroyers of today, full tanks mean & longer life of usefulness in action than with de- stroyers of the World War days, as- suming the ship is not stopped by force. It also makes a steadier platform for guns. Our destroyers will be ready for the Black fleet. As for our transports with the troops we are taking to_seize our base at Puget Sound, San Prancisco or further South, we hope to keep them out of sight of the enemy. PSRN, CLOSED BANK’S CASHIER FREED ON $5,000 BOND Official of West Virginia Institu- tion Is Arraigned in Mon- tana Town. | By the Associated Press. LIBBY, Mont., March 18.—Irving Ritchie, former cashier of the closed Farmers' Bank of Pendleton, at Frank- lin, W. Va., was arraigned yesterday on a fugitive warrant and released on $5,000 bond. Final hearing for the banker, indicted on charges of embezzlement and misap- propriation of funds of the depository, was set for March 22. Ritchie, who formerly was in the banking business here, arrived several days ago in an automobile. Explaining he was not attempting to run away and had intended to return soon to West Virginia, Ritchie said he “couldn’t imagine what those fellows are driving at.” He said he had insisted on the clos- ing of the bank to protect its assets. “The bank,” he added, “is absolutely solvent if given time within which to work out its problems.” CITY NEWS IN BRIEF. TODAY. Dinner, Boston University Alumni, Arlington Hotel, 7 p.m. Easter sale and dinner, Ladies' Aid of Hamline M. E. Church, 5 to 6:30. Meeting, Home Board, Harmony Chapter, 4822 Piney Branch road, 8 p.m. Mgeting, Ohio Girls' Club, sachusetts avenue, 8 p.m. 1326 Mas- Benefit card party, Business and Pro- fessional Women's Club, Hay Adams House, 8 p.m. Meeting, Glover Park Citizens' As- sociation, Industrisl Home School, Wis- S""““ avenue at Thirty-seventh street, pm. Meeting, Cushing Auxiliary, Pythian Temple, 8 p.m. Meeting, Society of Natives of Dis- trict of Columbia, Washington Club, {8 pm. TOMORROW. Annual reunion, class of '31, Wash- ington College of Law. Lecture, Alliance Francaise, Hotel La Fayette, 11:15 am. Meeting, Biological Society of Wash- ngton, Cosmos Club, 8 p.m. ing, District Chapter, Interna- tional Federation of Catholic Alumni, Willard Hotel, 9:3) am. and 2 p.m. Dinner, Association of Graduates of | West Point, Willard Hotel. 7:45 p.m Eethlehem, Hamilton Hotel, 9 p.m. ‘Lun m, Harvard Club, the Univer- sity Club, Dance. 1:15 p.m. . Junjor Law Class. Southeast- ern University, Playhouse, 8 p.m Card glrty, benefit of Wa: _flfi:n League for Hard of Hearing, n Gardens, 8 pm. Dance, Hope Chapter, Shepherds of | THE WALKER PHYSICIAN QUIZZEDIN GOTHAM Probers Call Dr. Schroeder to Explain Acts as Sani- tation Chief. By the Assoclated Press. NEW YORK, March 18.—Dr. William J. Schroder, jr., personal physicfan to Mayor James J. Walker and chairman of the Department of Sanitation, ap- peared at the headquarters of the Legis- lative City Investigation Committee to- day in answer to a subpoena. He was taken before Assemblyman Hamilton F. Potter, vice chairman of the committee, for private questioning by Ben Cooper. associate counsel. The subpoena was issued for Dr Schroeder after Charles S. Hand had been examined informally for more than two hours yesterday by Samuel Seabury, counsel to the committee F-nd resigned last week as a member cl the board of sanitation because, he said, of “illegal acts” of Dr. Schre T, Dr. Schroeder was questioned for more than an hour. Cooper said the commissioner answered all questions except a few requiring reference to un- available records, which he will answer later. The fact that Seabury had assigned Cooper to question Dr. Schroeder em- phasized the importanec attached to this angle of the investigation. Flynn Accounts Probed. Matters affecting the D-partment of Sanitation and Dr. Schroeder will be the subject of public hearing next month. . Meanwhile, Cooper has been making preparations for the presentation of more evidence against Willlam J. Flynn, Bronx Commissioner of Public Works. Accountants were reported to be scruti- nizing Flynn’s bank accounts. Flynn and Henry Bruckner, borough president of the Bronx, may be examin- ed in privie tomorrow. In the lull between now and the re- sumption of public hearings, Seabury will complete his report of the inves- tigation of Magistrates’ Court in which he sat"as referee. The report will suggest sweeping re- forms in the courts and will make hith- erto undisclosed charges against mag- istrates who resigned under fire or were not brought into the public spot- light because of illness or for other Teasons. The examination of Harry C. Perry, chief clerk of the City Court, was re- sumed yesterday before three justices of the court. Perry was asked to ex- plain how he got three loans of $1,500 each from a bank in which he kept the monthly balance of fees he collected in the court, but where he had no bank account of his own. Another Official Accused. He denied he had been granted any favors because he held an official city position. Perry completed his explanation of his deposits late in the day and an ad- journment was taken until next Wed- nesday. Another phase of the inquiry was brought back into prominence when the City Affairs Committee filed charges demandin the removal of John Theofel, chief clerk to Surrcgate John Hetherington of Queens. The charges were filled with Hetherington and Gov. Roosevelt was informed of the action in & letter signed by Rev. John Haynes Holmes and Rabbl Stephen §. Wise, chairman and vice chairmen of the committee. ‘Thecfel was charged with being in- competent to hold office; with using powers of public patronage to bring business to an automobile agency owned by his family and in which he himself held stock; with having large bank deposits of which he gave “no satis- factory or credible explanation,” and with making incomplete statements of C:mspt:fi'gn expenditures to the secretary o i CHANGES PROPOSED IN COURT PROCEDURE Bills Affecting Practices in Federal Tribunals. Chairman Sumners of the House Ju- diciary Committee has introduced 14 bills embodying a program to alter ju- dicial procedure in the Pederal courts. One would give the courts of the various States jurisdiction over juvenile offenders against Federal laws. Now Jjuveniles who rifle box cars in inter- state commerce or who steal from the mails are tried in Federal courts, Another would make husbands and wives competent to testify for or against each other in Federal cases. Misuse and imitation of official Fed- eral insignia, such as badges and identi- fication cards, would be made punish- able by fine not to exceed $250 or im- prisonment not to exceed six months. Punishment for killing or assaulting Tederal officers would be made more drastic. Bailiffs and criers in United States courts would be abolished and their duties performed by marshals and their deputies. The other changes were technical in nature. Banana S]up ;'Cargo Is Given Away Free At Baltimore Dockl Special Dispatch to The Star, BALTIMORE, March 18.—Thou- sands of bunches of bananas are still being given away at the Beth- lehem hipbuilding Corporation’s drydock, where the Norwegian steamer Verona is docked for re- pairs What is left of her cargo, other thousands of bunches of bananas having been heaved overboard to get her off a bar at Sandy Point, is being given free to all comers. The Verona went aground during a storm March 6. Efforts to pull her off failed until Sunday, when part of the cargo of bananas in her hold were tossed into the Chesa- peake Bay. Many of the bananas were salvaged by residents of the Eastern Shore, who came out in fishing craft and other small boats. Back to Pre-War Prices $1.50 Baltimore and Return 7-day lmit Saturdays and Sundays 81.25 Good returning until Sunday night W., B. & A. st. and New York ave. n.w. Chairman Sumners Introduces 14| EVENING ST Pays $250 Fine “QUEEN OF DIAMONDS” FAILED TO MEET JUDGMENT. MABEL BOLL. NEW YORK, March 18 (#).—Mabel Boll, whose many gems won her the title' “Queen of Diamonds,” was fined $250 for contempt of court yesterday. She failed to appear in answer to charges she had not paid a judgment to a firm of furriers who say she owes them for merchandise. Miss Boll, now the Countess of Por- cerl, is liable to arrest if the fine is not paid Her present address is not known. Declaring she “loved aviation more than diamonds,” Miss Boll once shared ambitious plans for flights with Charles Levine, Clarence Chamberlain'c trans- atlantic passenger to Germany. Levine | recently was arrested 12 a hospital here |on a grand larceny charge. BORAH T0 RECEIVE DATA FROM LOESCH Chicagoan to Back Up Charge Gangs Fight Confirmation of Wilkerson. By the Associated Press. CHIGAGO, March 18.—Frank J. Loesch, head of the Chicago Crime Commission, will reply direct to Senator William E. Borah concerning the lat- ter's telegraphic request yesterday that he furnish specific names and data to support his recent testimony that crim- inals oppose Federal District Judge James H. Wilkerson's confirmation to the Circuit Court of Appeals. “Until then I will have nothing to say,” Loesch stated. Loesch told the Senate Judiciary Committee, of which Senator Borah is chairman, that organized criminal gangs feared Judge Wilkerson and opposed his elevation because of his strict attitude during the tax evasion trials of gang- sters. BORAH ASKS EVIDENCE. Calls for Facts or Names to Substanti- ate Allegations. Benator Borah wants to know just what evidence supporters of Federal Judge Wilkerson of Chicago have for their charge that gangsters are seeking to prevent his advancement to the Cir- cuit Court. As chairman of the Judiciary Sub- col tee working on the much pro- tested nomination of Wilkerson to the higher court, Borah wrote Frank J. Loesch, president of the Chicago Crime Commission, to substantiate with facts or names the gangster claim which Loesch and Isham Randolph, chairman of Chicago's “Secret Six,” recently pre- sented to the committee. The opposition to Wilkerson has been based on the claim that Wilkerson has used his great judicial power unfairly to labor. The gang link was furiously protested yesterday by railway labor executives, Their statement included a uotation from Willlam Green, presi- "t]:) of the American Federation of T “It is clear the interests which are backing Judge Wilkerson are endeavor- ing to throw out a smoke screen to con- ceal the real issue.” FARR RITES ARE HELD AT LATE BENNING HOME Well Known Truck Farmer of Northeast Section Is of Heart Attack. Victim Funeral services for Charles N. Farr, 73, & lifelong resident of Benning, D. C., were held this afternoon at his late resi- dence, 3601 Benning road northeast. Burial will be at Addison Chapel, Md. Mr. Farr, for many years a truck gar- dener at Benning, died suddenly Wed- nea;lny morning following a heart at- tack. He had retired only a few years. His truck garden was located on the pres- ent site of the Potomac Electric Power Co. plant, on Benning road. Mr. and Mrs. Farr celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on February 15. They were married at All Saints’ Church, Benning. Besides his widow, Mrs. Elizbeth Baker Farr, he Is survived by a daugh- ter, Mrs. Robert F. Terry; two sons, C. Ernest and George W., and two grand- children, Evelyn Farr and Lynwood Terry. SIX FREED BY BANDITS Britons Were Captured in Raid on Light House Near Swatow. Two women and four children, who were captured by bandits who raided a light house at Breaker Point, 30 miles southwest of Swatow on February 29, were released 3 ‘The four children were those of a British citizen named Edwards, one of Dingy Rugs Restored to New Life and Beauty Even your most prized floor coverings may be sent to us for shampoo cleaning. The manner in which we do our work renews the sheen of colors, without harm- ing the “body” of the rugs. Call Mr. Pyle. . . NAtional 3257-3291-2036 Sanitary Carpet & Rug Cleaning Co. 106 Indiana Ave. Members of the Rug Cleaners’ Institute of A HONGKONG, China, March 18 (#) — | One of the women || IMANY T ADDRESS CATHOLIC ALUMNAE Program Is Announced for Eleventh Annual Confer- ence Tomorrow. the eleventh annual conference of the International Federation of Catholic Alumnae tomorrow in the Willard Hotel. They include Right Rev. Edward A. Pace, vice rector of the Catholic Uni- versity; Representative Mary T. Norton, chairman of the House District Com- mittee; Mrs. Phillip A. Brennan, presi- dent of the federation: Dr. Margaret Nicholson, pediatrician at the Children’s Hospital, and Dr. Arthur Deering, associate professor of English at Catholic_University Miss Elizabeth J. Dol n the local governor, will preside and report on the activities of the organization during the past vear, The order of business will include the election of officers for the next two years, the award of a Summer school scholarship for one of the Sisters of the Federated Schools, and the award of prizes to winners of an essay coutest on “Washington and Religion.” * Mrs. Lewls A. Payne is chairman of arrangements. She is being assisted by Mrs. J. D. Fitzpatrick, Miss Bernadette Dore, Miss Edith Branson, Miss Agnes Walter, Miss Ann _Brosnan, Miss Kathryn Bowers and Miss Marie Allen KENTUCKIANS VOTE REDISTRICTING BILL Legislature Approves Elimination of Two Seats in Congress—Gov- ernor Expected to Sign. By the Associated Press. FRANKFORT, Ky, March 18—The Kentucky Legislature, on the last day of its session, enacted a congressional redistricting bill yesterday and sent it to Gov. Ruby Laffoon, who is expected to sign it. The measure has the effect of eliminating the districts now represent- ed by Representatives Ralph Gilbert, Shelbyville Democrat, and John W. Moore, Morgantown Democrat. Under congressional reapportionment, Kentucky lost 2 of its 11 seats in the National House. Under normal condi- tions, the new bill would give the Demo- | crats 7 seats and the Republicans 2. Kentucky now has 9 Democratic Representatives and 2 Republicans, The State Legislature is overwhelmingly Democratic, as is Gov. LafToon. The Legislature also ratified yesterday the proposed twentieth amendment to the Federal Constitution to abolish the “lame duck” session of the National Congress. WOMAN SLIGHTLY HURT Car Driven by Bradley Hills Res- ident Leaves East-West High- way at Rock Creek. By a Staff Correspondent of The Star. BETHESDA, Md., Maych 18—Miss Mary Roberta Off escaped with slight injurles yesterday when her car left the East-West Hig | way at Rock Creek and rolled over three times, coming to rest at the bottom of a 15-foot ditch, according fo police here, The force of the turning car pitched Miss Offutt into the back seat, from which she was extricated by a passing motorist. She told Officers J. 8. Mc Auliffe and Frank Soper that she lost control of the ca Tailored at Fashion Park ing a line of quality. It will be welcome news The Mode—F Speakers were announced today for| IN OVERTURNING AUTO | t of Bradley Hills | Attuned to the times Our tailors at Fashion Park have, met the prevailing condition by featur- Suits and Top Coats at a new low price for Fashion Park 536 The Suits are worsteds—of a grade that is con- sistent with Fashion Park standard—and modeled in Suits by Fashion Park’ The Topcoats are Camel’s Hair and Tweeds— and look their authorship in every line and detail. Fashion Park exclusiveness and character at $36. | DR. MARGARET M. NICHOLSON, Who will address the cleventh annual conference of the local chapter of the | International Federation of Catholic | Alumnae at the Willard tomorrow, | —Harris-Ewing Phote. THO MEN AREHELD INNARCOTICS CASE Third Escapes When U. S. | Agents and Maryland Police Halt Them at Essex. Charged with violation of the Harri- son anti-narcotic law, Dennis Mahoney and Lawrence McNally, both of this | city, were arrested by State police and | Federal narcotic agents at Essex, Md., | yesterday, and a third man, their com- | panion, escaped after a tussle with po- | lice. He was being sought today by au- | thorities, | According to Harry J. Anslinger, | commissioner of narcotics, both honey and McNally were arrested about 60 days ago at Laurel, charged with | bringing narcotics from New York to | Washington, and were out on bond pending trial for that case. They were | believed to be attempting to run through some more narcotics from New York for |this city vesterday when captured, Anslinger said. | Narcotics and their automobile were | seized in each instahce, Anslinger ex- plained. They were to be arraigned to- day before United States Commissioner J. Frank Supplee at Baltimore. | The three men were arrested yester- day by Officer Wilton May of the State police as théy pulled up in a Distriet of Columbia car at a traffic survey depot at Essex. He took them to the police station, where, police said, three parcels of a narcotic were found on them. Mazhoney, police said, tried to destroy | the dope and while the police grappled | with him the third man dashed from the station and escaped. ‘The Federal agents had been notified, | they said, that an attempt would be made to run a quantity of rarcotics to Washington from Philadelphia and the State police had been asked to be on the lookout for the men. e | Ball Elected Fire Captain. SEAT PLEASANT, Md., March 18 | (Special) —A. H. Ball was elected captain of the Seat Pleasant Volunteer | Fire Department last night at its regu- | lar meeting. He succeeds Paul Fowler. Labor troubles by agricultural work- ers have caused heavy losses among ' growers in Spain. s master designers. that you can now enjoy " at Eleventh IMINORITY REPORT BACKS BANKHEAD George and Bratton Hold Senate Is Without Jurisdic- tion in Contest. —_— By the Associated Press. ‘The election of John H. Bankhead as Democratic Senator from Alabama in 1930 was held today in a minority report to the Senate Elections Commit- tee to have been a “full, free and fair expression™” of the will of the voters. The report, submitted by the two Democratic members of the subcom- mittee which considered the contest against Bankhead's seat sharply chal- lenged the findings of the committee majority that Bankhead was not legally elected. Jurisdiction Denied. ‘The Democrats, George of Georgia, and Bratton of New Mexico, took issue with the Republican contention thet Bankhead was nominated illegally as well as the charge that widespread violations of law made his election fraudulent. ‘They said the Senate had no juris- diction over the primary and that to overturn the expression of popular will because of irregulerities would be “the subordination of popular Government to highly technical considerations.” A meeting of the full Elections Com- mittee is to be held soon to consider the two subcommittee reports which were voted along strictly party lines by the three Republican and two Demo- crats ordered to consider the contest brought by former Senator J. Thomas Heflin, whom Bankhead defeated. Negatives Fraud Inference. The Democrats contended that even if the election law was not fully com- plied with in a single precinct, as claimed by the Republicans, it did not follow that the vote cast at all or any precincts must be discarded. “The very fact that irregularities were general in character and in kind over the State negatives the idea of a fraudulent conspiracy, and .negatives any inference of fraud to bBe drawn therefrom.” they said. “It indicates a general custom or manner of conducting elections rather than the presence of any evil inten- tions or wicked motives.” CONVICT IS IDENTIFIED AS VIRGINIA FUGITIVR Gordonsville Policeman Declares Captured Burglar Escaped From Road Camp. Thomas White, the youthful colored | burglar who held more lfin & soors of policemen at bay after had been | trapped in a grocery store at 2017 Eleventh street on February 29, was identified last night as Melvin Banks, 22, an escaped convict from the Vire ginia State Penitentiary. Police Sergt. J. R. Yeager of Gor= | donsville, Va.,, who arrested the youth |last Fall for robbing the home of & prominent Gordonsville business man, |identified Banks at the District Jail and said that the prisoner had escaped from a road camp of the Virginia chain gang in Nottoway County while serving a 121;-year sentence for robe | Ty Banks, who is being held for five local robberies, gave his name as Thomas White when he was captured here and told police he was 18 years old and lived at 1806 Ninth street. Banks will be taken back to Virginia to complete his sentence after he has served his term here. | IS SUED FOR ALIMONY | wife, Separation Action, Charges Incessant Intoxication in | and Cruel Treatment. By the Associated Press. WHITE PLAINS, N. Y, March 18.— | Mrs. Adelaide Stallings today asked $7% | alimonv and $500 counsel fees in 4 separation action agalnst her husband, George V. Stallings, animated film cartoonist Mrs. Stallings. who lived with her husband in Harrison, N. Y., until last | January, alleged he was “incessantly | intoxicated and subject to alcoholic fits,” wherein he would {wist her wrists, | She stated that he once locked her up |in_a clothes closet. | The cou'.file was married April 14, 1917, and they have a son in a military |school in Florida and a daughter, 7. Superjor Court Justice Frederick P. Close granted an application of the | husband's counsel for an adjournment |of the alimony hearing until March 30 | on the condition that Stallings pay his | wife $87.50 at onc | 1 Nearly 5500 new apartments will be constructed, with State aid, in Czecho- | slqvakia this year. Mo, EC B ington and nearby those wanting them. There are no fees for this are charged. In the N 11th and Park rd.—Arm- -strong’s Pharmacy. 14th and P sts.— Day’s Pharmacy. 1135 14th st—Marty’s Cigar & Magazine Store. 17th and Que sts.— Ken- ner’s Pharmacy. 15th and U sts.—G. O. Brock. 2912 14th st.—Colliflower Art & Gift Co. 3401 14th st.—Bronaugh's Pharmacy. 14th and Buchanan sts.— Hohberger’s Pharmaey. 14th st. and Colorado ave. —O’Donnell’s Pharmacy. 3209 Mount Pleasant st.— Mount ~ Pleasant Cigar and News Shop. 1823 Columbia rd.— The Billy Shop. 2162 California st.— Co- lodny Brothers. Wardman Park Pharmacy. 215 N. Y. ave.—San Pharmacy. ist and K sts.—Duncan’s Pharmacy. 7th and K sts—Golden- berg’s (time clerk’s desk). 7th and O sts.— Lincoln Drug Store. 7th st. and R. L ave—J. French Simpson. 11th and M sts. —L. H. Forster’s Pharmacy. In the Southwest 10th st. and Va. ave— Herbert's Pharmacy. 316 4'% st—Harris’ Drug Store. 4% and L sts.—Columbia Pharmacy. In the Northeast 208 Mass. ave.— Capitol Towers Pharmacy. 4th and H sts. — Home Drug_Store. 4th and E. Cap. sts—Paul's Drug Store. 907 H st—Garren's Music Store. 12th and Md. ave.—Luck- ett’s Pharmacy. 7th and Md. ave—Louis F. Bradley. North Capitol and Eye—Ken- ealy’'s Phar- macy. 20th and R. L ave. — Collins’ Pharmacy, Woodridge. 3500 12th st— Brookland Pharmacy, Brookland. 4th and R. 1. ave. —John G. Biggs' Phar- macy. Chesapeake Junction —Dr. F. L. Wight, jr. ADVERTISENENTS EIVED HERE Star Classified Advs. Are Productive of Results OU can figure that you are putiing yourself in touch with almost literally everybody in Wash- suburbs through a Star Classified Advertisement—for practically everybody looks to this section for news of things wanted and Copy for The Star Classified Section may be left at any of these authorized Branch Offices— assured of appearance in the first available issue. service; only regular rates orthwest 9th and U sts—M. H Hunton’s Pharmacy. Ga. ave. and Upshur st— Petworth Pharmacy. 221 Upshur st.— Monc Pharmacy. 5916 Ga. ave—Brightwood Pharmacy. Ga. ave. and Kennedy st. —Lampkin’s Pharmacy. 2901 Sherman ave.—Sher- man Ave. Pharmacy. 6224 3rd st.— Stewart's Pharmacy. 1905 Mass. ave.— Dupont Pharmacy. 18th and Fla. ave—Bern- stein’s Drug Store. Fla. ave. and 1st st—N. Reiskin. North Capitol. st. and R. L ave. — Parker's Phar- macy. 1742 Pa. ave.—J. Louis Krick. 2ist and G sts.—Quigley’s Pharmacy. 25th st. and Pa. ave, — _ Columbia Drug Store, 3315 Conn. ave.—Joll’s Newsstand. 5017 Conn. ave.—Higgers Community Drug Store. Wisconsin ave. and Macomb st.—Harry C. Taft. 4231 Wisconsin ave.—Mor- gan Bros. Pharmacy. Takoma Park, 359 Cedar st. —Mattingly Bros.’ Phar- macy. In Georgetown 30th and P sts.—Morgan Bros.’ Pharmacy. 3411 M st.—Moskey’s Phar- macy. 1834 Wisconsin ave— Haney's. 35th and O sts.— Sugars Drug Store. In the Southeast 3rd and Pa. ave.—O’Don- nell’s Drug Store. 8th and Eye sts, ~F. P, Weller's Pharmacy. 11th and Pa. ave. — Fealy’s Phlmlc{. 1907 Nichols ave., A'nmth —Healy’s Drug Store. ¥ 13th and East Capitol sts. — Lincoln Park There’s One Near You