Evening Star Newspaper, May 17, 1932, Page 5

CRIME PREVENTION BUREAU ATTACKED Georgetown Group Withholds Backing Pending Probe of Police Plan. ' Indorsement of Brig. Gen. Pelham D Glassford's crime prevention division ‘n the Police Department was withheld by the Georgetown Progressives Citizens' Association last night, pending an in- vestigation of the new bureau Inquiry into the nature of the scheme will be conducted by Mrs. Elizabeth Sullivan and Miss Etta Taggart, both members of the Law and Legislation Committee of the Federation of Citi- eens’ Associations. Attacking the crime prevention idea as useless. impractical plan” which will cost the District taxpayers $100.- 000 a year in salaries alone, Miss Tag- ( gart pointed out ihat the purpose of the Detective Bureau is to perform both crime prevention and dete¢tion. Other members raid it racmed un- reasonable to throw 30 to 35 ndditional men into preveniion wori, when their presence on the streets would normally act as a crime deterrent. Four or five men could accomplish the task of contacting railroad stations, hotels and other places whare ¢riminals may congregate, it was csserted. Miss ‘Taggart said it was her understanding that Glassford’s move had be: over the objections of leadirg ol s in the’ department. She cnncunced it is her intention to dis v with Gen. Glassford. with the cfficers opposing it, and with Inspector O. T. Davis, who favors the scheme. Resolutions adopted at the meeting in the Eaton School last night included ones favoring the return of the old | rotary left turn in traffic; urging a $9.- 500,000 lump sum appropriation for the | District from Congress and $600,000 additional for unemployment relief to be reallocated from the money already authorized for the municipal center: asking that the mother’s pension clause be reinserted in the Senate District ap- propriation bill_as originally recom- mended by the District Commissioners. Lieut. Rhoda Milliken, head of the ‘Women's Bureau of the Police Depart- ment, was admitted to membership in the association. CONVENTION OF 6. 0. P, IN MARYLAND MAY 26 Date for Meeting Is Decided by State Central Committee at Baltimore. Bpecial Dispatch to The Star. BALTIMORE, May 17.—The Repub- lican State Central Committee yester- day met at the Rennert Hotel and se- Jected May 26 for the convention to be held here at the Maryland Theater. The meeting was attended by about Calen L. Tait, chairman. presided and introduced Senator Philip Lee Goldsborough as the only speaker. Senator Goldsborough stressed the importance of harmony in the party and declared all grievances must be burled if the party is to win in No- vember. It was expected some treuble might arise over the Wallace-Williams-Lin- wood L. Clark primary squabble. Mr. Williams won the nomination {o the Senate, although he lost the popular vote to Mr. Clark. _— GOVERNOR’S DAY MARKED TODAY AT MOUNT VERNON Members of Board of Visitors Are Guests of Ladies' Associa- tion at Luncheon. Bpecial Dispatch to The Star. ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 17.—Gov- ., ernor’s day is being held at Mount Ver- non today with the board of visitors appointed by Gov. John Garland Pol- lard being guests of the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. During the day a wreath will be placed on Washington's tomb, luncheon will be served by the lady regents and one of the board will deliver an ad- dress on behalf of Gov. Pollard, who ‘was unable to attend. Members of the board of visitors ap- pointed by the Governor are Norman Call of Richmond, Va.; Archibald M. | McCrea of Willlamsburg, Va.: W. A. { Smoot of Alexandria, Alexander W. Weddell of Richmond, Va., and Luther H. Jenkins. COMMUNITY DAY PLANNED AT EAST SILVER SPRING P.-T. A. to Hold Event May 26. Upper Class Pupils to Give Costumed Plays. Special Dispatch to The Star. SILVER SPRING, Md., May 17— Plans for Community day at the East Silver Spring Elementary School, May 26, were made by the Parent-Teacher Assoclation of that institution here last night, ‘The program will include costume .plays by puplils of the upper classes, & may pole dance by the kindergarten class and & minuet by seventh grade pupils in Colonial costumes. Parents will be guests at morning classes and also at luncheon in the school cafe- tesia, ‘The annual election of officers was deferred until June 6. The association approved a recommendation for a den- tal clinic at the school before it closes. EIGHT U. S. PRESIDENTS Abed for 23 Years, Man Lived in Past, Refusing Callers By the Associated Press. MATTOON, 11, May 17—Hans M. O. Thode, 70, who preferred to live in the world of his mem- ories rather than risk new scenes and new acquaintances. Was ;“:fllefl Sunday. He died last lay. For 23 years he had been bed- fast, never sitting up in all that time and never seeing a news- paper or enything that would take him awav from the past After he suffered a breakdown, Thode kept carefully to himself, refuing all callers except those he had business with. He never married. M’LEAN NEGLECTED AFFAIRS OF POST, MARKS TESTIFIES _ (Continued From First Page.) | McLean estate have been jeopardized }and that it is to Mr. McLean's own in- tercst that he be removed. Maj. Julius I. Peyser, counsel for Mc- Lean. in h's statement said McLean ! denies that he has neglected his duties | as co-trustee under his father's will and that he attended all meetings of the co-trustces in the past two years and that he is a resident of the District | of Columbia, regarcless of the fact that Paris and has been abroad for some | time. | Peyser maintained that the Washing- ton Post Co. is a corporation and that the stockhclders at any time may elect ja new president. | Pe r contended that the action | filed by Mrs. McLean on behalf of her | thre= children should not rightly be | tried in Justice Bailey's court. He was overruled. Hartson offered as evidence a copy of /& Mexico divorce complaint served on | Mrs. McLean at Palm Beach about two years ago, stating that her husband was a resident of Cuernavaca, Mexico. He also offered in evidence a main- tenance bill filed in the District Su- preme Court by Mrs, McLean in No- vember, 1930, and the decree entered by the court in January, 1931. He also offered the bill asking for the appoint- ment of McLean as trustee under the John R. McLean estate in 1917 He also asked that the defendent produce original letters from the Amer- | with McLean, to Mr. McLean concern- |ing the estate Mrs. McLean was not present when | the trial opened. Business Losses Cited. | Continuing his testimony. Marks | said the Post had suffered heavy losses | in advertising and circulation largely because of the publicity given the marital difficulties of McLean. He said the attempt last year to sell the Post also proved injurious to its standing with advertisers. Mr. Marks pointed out that the Post had suffered in advertising line- age and circulation during the past year, although some of its competitors had ‘made gains in these respects. Mr. Marks said personal creditors of McLean deducted $27,185 owed them| by the publisher from their advertising | accounts with the Post corporation. | This was done, ke sald, after the credi- | tors had attempted to collect the| money owed them by McLean from the | newspaper. He said this resulted in the Post sustaining a loss of good will | among local advertisers. | This sum was carried on the books of the corporation as a charge against| McLean and finally was paid, he said, “through the good offices of Maj. Peyser.” He said he thought payment was made in April, 1931, after the Ameri-| can Security & Trust Co. had written a letter urging him to make every effort to collect this sum from McLean. | Resided in Maryland. | Mr. Marks said that Mr. McLean stayed at the home of John Major, in| Chevy Chase, Md., after returning here | from his trip to Mexico in order to escape servic: of legal process in the District of Columbia. He sald Major was paid $100 & week by the Washington Post Corpora- tion, although his services were con- cerned entirely with the private affairs of Mr. McLean. He said Mr. Praser was also carried on the Post pay roll at a salary of $100 a week, although his services were largely in the nature of a ‘personal financial secretary to McLean.” He said Fraser, however, was a director of the Washington Post Corporation and helped prepare the corporation’s tax reports. He sald the atorney was re- moved from the pay roll under instruc- tions issued by the American Security & Trust Co. Mr. Marks sald he always experienced ! difficulty in discussing important busi- ness matters with Mr. McLean, and that the publisher once told him he “pever wanted to hear bad news.” Court Action Blamed. { On cross-examination Marks admitted that | he now is in the American H-spital in | ican Security & Trust Co. co-trustee | morning papers throughout the | THE EVENING SALOON'S RETURN * FEARED BY WALSH 'Secnator Questions Wads- | worth on Possibility of i Dry Law Repeal. , L By the Associated Press. Senator Walsh. Democrat, of Montana | | closely questioned former Senator James | W. wadsworth of New York at a Sen- ate hearing today as to the possibility of return of the saloon if the eighteenth | amendment were repealed. The wit- | ness said he thought the States could “pe trusted” to prevent restoration of “the old-time saloon.” Wadsworth, who testified in favor of repeal several weeks ago, was called back before the committee at the re- quest of Walsh, who is & prohibitionist. The witness testified the associat:on against the prohibition amendment is “oppesed to rastoration of the old-time saloon.” Asked if he had “any assurance” that the saloon would be barred by State action if the whole matter were reiegated to the States, Wadsworth said he was convinced “that if we restore to the people of the States complete power to Tegulate control of the liquor traffic within their borders, re-establish- ment of the saloon as we used to know it, would be prevented by overwhelming public sentiment in each State.” Walsh questicned Wadsworth in de- teil concerning his contention that a repeal amendment should be submitted to e conventlons rather than Legis- latures. Walsh suggested that, in the case of conventions, “the prospects are that an enormcus amount of money would be spent on both sides of that campaign.” Wadsworth said he did not expect the amount would be “enormous.” When Walsh questioned him as to expenditures of the Association Against the Prohibition Amendment, Wadsworth | said its budget for this year is $350,000. He added this “does not mean that sum by any means is to be spent for political purposes.” Much of it, he said, goes for research. Walsh suggested that the association | would spend “considerable money” in & campalgn for delegates to State con- ventions to vote on repeal and that the Anti-Saloon League would do likewise. “You know they have many wealthy backers,” he said, referring to the league. ‘I know they worth, smiling. I suppcse you know hope of mone- tary gain would enter into such a campaign.” Walsh said, adding that those who hoped to menufacture liquor would have a “selfish interest.” “They'd be interested,” said Wads- worth. ~ “Likewise the bootlegger. He'd be interested in maintaining the pres- ent law." Walsh contended that the Legislature would vote on wet-dry lines in deciding whether to submit the question to con- ventions and accordingly the issue would be, to all intents, decided there. Wads- worth did not assent to this. Wadsworth contended State conven- tions would be preferable to ratification by Legislatures because the delegates | would be chosen spécifically on the pro- hibition issue and because, he said. leg- islative representation in his own and | some other States is so distributed that members Go not represent equal num- bers of citizens. il NN CHANGE OF COBLENTZ TRIAL AGREED UPON State and Defense in Central Trust did,” replied Wads- | Co. Failure Take Case to Allegany. Special Dispatch to The Star. MOUNT AIRY, May 17.—Upon agree- ment of the State and counsel for the | defendant, it was decided yesterlay that the trial of Emory L. Coblentz presi- dent of the closed Central Trust Co; | George W. Page, State bank commis- sioner, and four other officials of the banking institution be removed from Westminster to Allegany Coun'y. | The Carroll County grand iury had | previously _returned 12 indictments | against Coblentz, charging bim with | false pretenses; one joint indictment against Coblentz, Charles McC. Mathias, | Grover L. Michael, C. Thomas Summer, | the latter three vice presiden's of the Central Trust Co.; and S. Elmer Brown, treasurer of the institution, charging conspiracy to defraud; while Page is | charged with non-feasance in oOffice. Indictments against the Central Trust Co. officials and State bank commis- sioner were returned by the “Carroll County grand jury on charges growing out of the consolidation of tre banks of Sykesville and Union Bridge with the country are losing advertising, with the possible exception of New York City. Asked by Maj. Peyser what court proceedings filed by Mr. McLean had embarrassed the paper, Marks replied it was the publicity caused by all the court actions, both those filed by Mr. McLean and Mrs. McLean, that had hurt the paper. On redirect examination Hartson asked Marks if it were not true that one of his suits which had caused the publicity which has embarrassed the paper had not been filed by Maj. Peyser against McLean for a fee. Marks re- plied in the affirmative. The next witness was Ernest H Johnston, advertising manager. who testified that his staff of advertising solicitdrs hed encountered sales resist- ance from advertisers because of Mc- | Lean's connection with the paper. “Has McLean's failure to pay bills| had any effect on the business of the | Post?” “Yes,” replied Johnston | At the request of Hartson, Johnston | produced a memorandum from one of his advertising solicitors which stated the solicitor had had difficuity getting church advertising for the Post be- cause of the “unchurchmanlike” action of Mr. McLean. Central Trust Co. and the subsequent ;fnflure of the latter institutior CULPEPER U.D.C. TO MARK HOME OF GEN. A. P. HILL Special Dispatch to The Star. | CULPEPER, Va, May 17 —Decision to place a bronze tablet on the building at the corner of Main and Coleman | streets here, to mark the boynood home of Gen. Ambrose Powell Hill, was made at the meeting of the Culpeper Chap- ter, United Daughters of the Confed- ercey, which had already outlined plans for placing a tablet on what is known as the “old Shackelford place” where Maj. John Pelham, “the gallant Pelham” of the Southern Confederacy, died on March 17, 1863. The chapter also made plans for the celebration of the Confederate Memo- rial day on June 3. A commitiee con- sisting of Miss Georgie Wager, Mrs | Prank Bowman, Mrs. W. B. Lacy and Mrs. Margaret Jeffries, was appointed to | have charge of arrangements for the | dinner to be served to velerans and | visitors. FROM VIRGINIA H°"°"E°|élx KILLED, PROPERTY LOSS BIG Mount Vernon D. A. R. Chapter Plants and Dedicates Trees on Memorial Highway. Bpecial Dispatch to The Star. ALEXANDRIA, Va. May 17—Eight memorial trees in honor of the eight Virginia-born Presidents of the United States were dedicated by Mount Ver- non Chapter, Daughters of the Ameri- can Revolution, in two triangular is- lands of the Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, 2 miles south of here, yes- terday. A tablet of bronze set in one of the old lockstones of the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal, built under the supervision of George Washington, bearing an in- scription, was unveiled by Mrs. Eleanor Seldon Washington Howard, last char- ter member of the Mount Verncn Chapter, and Mrs. Woodrow widow of the latest Virginia-born Pres- ident. Dr. Lyon Gardner Tyler of Charl County, Va., son of President “Tyler, son, vice regent; les John , delivered the address of the day. m tribute to the Virginia-born s, Prior to the ceremonies Mount Ver- non Chapter elected the following offi- cers: Mrs. Charles Alexander Swann Sinciair, regent; Mrs. Malcolm Mathe- Mrs. Robert Miller Reese, treasurer; Mrs. Charles Calvert 3d, recording secretary; Mrs. Houses Toppled, Vineyards By the Assoclated Press. COBLENTZ, Germany, May 17— | Floods, which added six known dead to the 25 killed in various disasters throughout Germany over Whitsuntide, apparently had done tremendous dam- | age throughout the whole Moselle Val- | ley, according to meager reports re- celved today. N All telephone connection with the area around Guels, where the six were dead and several missing, told of roaring waters that toppled , ruined vine- yards and even washed coffins out of the cemeteries. ‘The floods followed a cloudburst. The bodies of two women and four children, who sought refuge in the basement of their home and were killed by tumbling walls, were recovered. Besides the destruction of vineyards, dead cattle, the roofs of houses and the coffins rushing down the Rhine today gave a picture of -how disastrous the storm must bave been. The bravery of several police officers AS MOSELLE VALLEY IS FLOODED Ruined and Coffins Washed From Cemeteries by Cloudburst. | was reported to have saved 20 excur- slonists who fled into a chapel near Guels. The sudden rush of the water nearly drowned them and prevented their escape. The police officers hacked a hole in the roof and succeeded in ex- tracting the victims, some of whom were women, who were standing in water up to their necks holding their children on thelr shoulders. Nine persons were killed in a motor accident in the Harz Mountains and at Halverstadt a truck overturned, killing six and seriously injuring 23. Three were killed and four seriously injured at Nordhausen when an automobile plunged over a 60-fost slope. An observer was killed and the pilot serfously injured in the crash of an a at Aldershofs Airdrome in Ber- lin. Twelve passengers were seriously in; when the Cologne-Altona ex- press was derailed at Bremen. Reports from Duesseldorf said Rat- ingen, 7 miles from there, was under 3 feet of water. From Munster it was reported that cloudbursts in that sec- tion of Westphalis destroyed most of the crops. Cooper Advocates Training of Pupils For Family Life By the Associated Press. MINNEAPOLIS, ‘May 17—In- troduction of a high school course in family relationships for both boys and girls was urged by Wil- liam John Cooper, United States Commissioner of Education, who is here to address the annual con- vention of the National Congress of Parents and Teachers, opening today. Mr. Cooper advocated a course of sociology, mental and social hygiene, economics and similar studies having a bearing on home life. The Nominating Committee has recommended the re-election of Mrs. Hugh L. Bradford, Sacra- mento, Calif.. as president of the congress for two more years. STAR. WASHINGTON, BUDGET AND LOWER TRIAL OF SIMONE IN SLAYING WAITS | Philadelphia Man Still Con- valescing After Tea House Shooting. By a Staff Correspondent of The Star. UPPER MARLBORO, Md., May 17.— Charges of murder against Thomas! Simona of Philadeiphia, resulting from the Bladensburg tea house shooting, will not be tried 2t the current term of court, it was decided yesterday, when the case was ordered continued because Simone is still in Gallinger Hospital, | Washington. Simone was woundedin the shooting. He was indicted jointly with Peter Abbott, also of Philadelphia, for the murder of Grover Amick, who was killed during the gun play. Last week Attorney J. Frank Lillard asked for and obtained & severance of the two cases and the court also granted Abbott a change of venue, sending his cise to Rockville for trial. Simone is repre- | sented by Attorney Robert W. McCul- lough. A Circult Court jury yesterday con- victed James Jumper, colored, of Wash- ington, alleged “burnt match” burglar, of the larceny of several articles from a Mount Rainier house Willlam Ball and Waverly Roberts were convicted of receiving stolen goods from the store of Samuel Lagana at Seat Pleasant. Arthur McCormick and | James Murphy, charged with store- | breaking and "tried Jjointly with the other two, were acquitted. 'RICHFIELD OFFICIALS CONVICTED OF THEFT Former California 0il Concern Heads to Be Sentenced Follow- ing Jury Action. By the Associated Press. LOS ANGELES, May 17.—Three former high officials of the Rich- field Ol Co.. once the third largest oll concern in California, will appear before superior Judge Leon R. Yank- wich tomorrow for sentence on grand theft convictions. James A. Talbot, one-time chair- man of the board; C. M. Fullgr, form- er president, and Raymond W. Mec- Kee, former vice president, were con- victed vesterday at the end of a month long trial. Talbot found guilty of two counts, Fuiler on six counts and Mc- Kee on one count. Each count car- ries a sentence of from one to ten years. ‘The Richfield Co., formerly a $200,- 000,000 concern, is in the hands of a receiver. The prosecution alleged il- legal withdrawais of funds from the company treasury by the three men. OPTIMISTS HONOR FOUR CAPITAL MEN Herbert Nevius Is Named Governor and Harry Pirie Lieutenant Governor at Richmond. Special Dispatch to The Star. RICHMOND, Va., May 17.—Herbert Nevius of Washington was elected gov- ernor of the Sixteenth District, Optimist International, at the annua! district convention held here yesterday, and Harry Pirie of Washington, L. I. Pol- litt of Baltimore and Jesse V. Talley of Richmond were named lieutenant governors. The meeting place of the 1933 convention was left to the decision of the new officers. J. W. Burch of Washington was re- elected secretary-treasurer and Henry Schaffert of Washington was chosen district nominator to the Optimist In- ternational convention to be held in San Francisco during July, Among those to address the conven- tion were George W. Offutt, past presi- dent of the Washington Board of Trade, and Henry A. Willard, 2d, of Washing- ton. More than 40 members from Wash- jington and Baltimore. besides the Rich- mond club, attended the sessions, which ended with a banquet and dance last night. WILL DISCUSS PROGRAM By a Staff Correspondent of The Star. CHEVY CHASE, Md., May 17.—The program proposed by the standing com- mittees of the State league will be dis- | cussed by the Montgomery County League of Women Voters at its meet- ing to be held at the hcme of Mrs. Ed- ward Helmuth, 6307 Brookville road, here, Friday afternoon at 2:30. Delegates to the State conference on legislation, to be held in Baltimore June 1, will be instructed by the league at the meeting. “SAVE MONEY ON THIS !:lot-Water Plant heating plant completely installed in 6-room house. This low price 300 ft. Radiation. 3 Years to Pay in Convenient Monthly Sums PHONE OR WRITE FOR REPRESENTATIVE AMERICAN HEATING ENGINEERING CO. 907 N. Y. Aves NAT. 8421 D. C., TUESDAY, EWY 15 REEETED Estimates Are First Adopted and Then Rescinded in Takoma Park. MAY Special Dispatch to The Star. TAKOMA PARK, Md, May 17— After unanimously adopting an ordi- nance approving the 1932-33 budget, the Tewn Council subsequently rescinded the action and declined to adopt an or- cinance reducing the present tax rate from $1.10 to 85 cents for the next fiscal year. The budget was presented by the Finance Committee, composed of Coun- cilmen H. E. Rogers, John R. Adams and Peter Remsen, and provided for an 85-cent rate. It estimated receipts as follows: From general taxes, $36,500: road refund taxes from Montgomery and Prince Georges Countles, $4,000; miscel- laneous, $800; dog licenses, $500; sur- plus 1931-32, $2.500—a total of $44.300. The estimated disbursements were: | For salaries, 000; Police Department, §2,800, general street work, $15,000; street lighting, $7.500: garbage and trash collections. $4,000; parks, $1.000; | office supplies, $500; printing and post- ege. $250: Fire Department rental, $1,200; Fire Department contribution, | £1.800; miscellaneous, $750; reserve $4,500—a total of $44,300. Tax Ordinance Presented. In order to make the budget ordi- pance legal the ordinance providing for the reduction of the tax rate from $1.10 to 85 cents was then presented to the Council for action. The voté was ebout to be taken by Town Clerk Bryan Davis, when Councilman Remsen, who had signed the new budget, blocked the vote by saying that it was “unfair to the incoming mayor td reduce the tax rate, as he might have some ideas of im 1('z‘wn, and that he could not vote or it." At this point retiring Mayor Ben G. | Davis explained to the Council that it was necessary to adopt an ordinance for the new tax rate when a budget ordi- nance is adopted. After a brief discus- slon of the situation, the poll of the | Council ended and the budget ordi- nance was rescinded. The same Cou cil which was present last night will | continue in office for the next year, as three of the present Council were re- eiected for another trem. Frederick L. | Lewton, mayor-elect, will take office | June 1. The meeting was enlivened by the | presentation in a lengthy address of the Tesignation of J. Bond Smith, corpor: tion counsel, who has been appointed | annually for the past six years to that office. At the same time he also re- signed as a delegate from Takoma Park to the Montgomery County Civic Feder- ation, both resignations taking effect June 6 next. In his address he stated that Mayor-elect Lewton said the night he was elected that he would look to Mr. Smith for guidance, but Mr. Smith declined the offer to serve longer as corporation counsel. Discusses Recent Election. He went at length into the recent | municipal election, when Mayor Davis | was defeated due to the injection of partisan politics when no political ques- | tions were involved. He stressed the | fact that within the past 10 years $642,251.13 had been expended for pub- lic improvements in the town, with ap- | proximately $290,000 planned for the | next two years. He paid tribute to Mayor Davis for his faithful and effi- | clent service to the town and regretted | his retirement from that office. The Council declined to accept Mr. Smith's resignations and referred them to the Ordinance and Judiciary and Civic Im- provement Committees for report. The Council awarded the paving with concrete of Hodges lane and Holy ave- | nue to F. I. Ray of Washington, the | lowest bidder last night, amounting to | 5.808. § The Council sat as & board of review to receive complaints against increase of assessments as provided by the report of the board of assessors. Those who presented complaints against increases were: D. C. Dewey, Woodland avenue: H. E. Dodge, Philadelphia avenue; W.| Titrington, Eastern avenue: F. H. Rob- bins and M. Cleo Auld, Holly avenue. In connection with the building line on Carroll avenue, it was announced | that the line on the property of the | Citizens' Bank was established in 1928 by the town. LAND IS CONDEMNED TO EXTEND HIGHWAYi Jury Sets $885.05 on Property in| Woodside Needed to Continue Columbia Boulevard. Special Dispatch to The Star. ROCKVILLE, Md., May 17.—To ac- quire 5,134 square feet of land in B. F. Leighton’s Addition to Woodside, which is part of the property needed for continuance of Columbia Boule- vard, which now extends from Georgla avenue to First avenue, to Becond ave- nue, a State highway, the county col missioners will have to pay $885.05, a jury decided in the Circuit Court here yesterday. A similar case involving 13,258 square feet, which comprise parts of lots 4, 5 | and 6, of block 16, of the same subdi- vision, is being tried before a jury in | the Circuit Court here today, David B. Gottwals and others being named de- fendants. This land is also necessary mrdlhe extension of Columbia Boule- vard. MERGER FORECAST COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 17 (# —Be- | lief that the Methodist Episcopal and Methodist Protestant Churches will be | united by 1935, but that “Protestantism | will never be a single, united body, was voiced today by Dr. J. C. Brol field, president of the Methodist Prot- estant Church. Dr. Bromfield’s prediction was made in advance of the opening of the 26th Quadrennial General Conference of his church. The sessions will last 10 days. Democratic Primary The following places have been selected for the Democrats of the District to cast their ballots National Convention to be held at Chicago, June 27, 193 f election of members of the Central Committee for the District and the election of a woman and man member of the Democratic Na- JOHN B. COLPOY HARRY ]. WELLS, Secretary. tional Committee. Polling Northwest—3207!, Georgia Ave. Northwest—501 G St. Northeast—1387 H Street Southwest—712 7th Street Anacostia—1903 Nichols Ave. Georgetown—1331 35th St. N.W. Northwest—(For Colored Democrats) 811 Florida Ave. Polls Open Wednesday, May 18th From 4 to 7 P.M. Those eligible to vote— All persons over 21 years of principles of the Democratic party and pledge themselves to sup- port the nominees of the Chicago 17. 1932, Firemen Exhibit Skill A—S ROBBER SUSPECTS * STAGE DEMONSTRATION AT MOUNT RAINIER. XHIBITIONS of hose laying, ladder raising, salvage and rescue squad work [ were given at the Mount Rainier volunteer fire department Sunday. residents witnessed the demonstration, which was directed by Chief Karl ture shows two members of the department demonstrat- Young. The pi ing how securely they “tied in” on an extension ladder. EDUCATION FUND | CFTI5 SEOUTED Prince Georges Senator Questions Legality and Practicability. By a Staff Correspondent of The Star., UPPER MARLBORO, Md., May 17.— Plans to transfer $5,000 from the county firemen's appropriation to the Board ot Education are impractical and of ques- tionable legality, State Senator Lans- dale G. Sasscer believes. At the request of the firemen the Leg- islature last year increased the allot- | ment for the County Volunteer Fire As- sociation from $5,000 to $15.600. Last week the advisory board of the associa- tion indorsed a suggestion made by George Finger, past president, that $5,000 be refunded to the county com- missioners and turned over to the | school board. Legality Is Questioned. The legality of such a transfer was questioned when the indorsement was given. It cannot be put into effect un- less the individual companies which comprise the association give their ap- proval. Senator Sasscer, head of the county’s legislatjve delegation, and one of the | drafter§ of the laws governing the ap- | propriations to the firemen, declared | that, in his opinion, the particular money levied for the use of the fire companies cannot, as such, be trans- ferred to the school board. Money to Surplus. “Of course,” he said, “if the firemen | do not need it and do not accept it, the | money would go into the county surplus | and as surplus, could be appropriated to | any legitimate county purpose.” The Senator added that the schools and fire departments should continue | their work without mingling their re- spective funds. A committee from the Pire Associa- | tion is scheduled to discuss the legel | phase of the proposal with the county commissioners today. DAMAGE SUITS FILED | Peter G. Steele and Mrs. Steele Each Ask $10,000 for Injuries. | By a Staff Correspondent of The Star. | ARLINGTON COUNTY COURT | HOUSE, Va., May 17.—Two suits for | $10,000 damage each were filed vester- | day by Peter G, Steele and Mrs. Lucy | Steele against George W. Laycock and | Maynard C. Baker. In each of the suits it is charged that the plaintiffs suffered bodily injuries when the machine in which they were riding was in a triple collision at Glebe road and the Lee Highway with auto- | mobiles operated by Laycock and Baker. | l’rql;el accident occurred on September 7, | It’s the Quality of Our LANDSCAPE WORK —and the thousht given in design- ing the outdoor improvements that home grounds should have. Phone us today and representative will call. 'S Opposite FLORIST Ft. Lincoln Cemetery NURSERYMEN Atlantic 0162—Hyatts. 785 for delegates to the Democratic for the , Chairman, Places age who promise to uphold the convention. INDICTED BY JURY |Trio Held in Arlington | Charged With Falls Church | Bank Hold-up. By a Staff Correspondent of The Star. ARLINGTON COUNTY COURT HOUSE, Va. May 17.—A special grand jury, impaneled late yesterday after- noon, returned three indictments each against Sergt. John A. Velke of Fort Humphreys and William E. Babcock and George T. Bellew of Washington, charging them with the hold up of the East Falls Church branch of the Falls Church Bank and two bus terminal rob- beries in Arlington County. The indict- ments were returned less than 48 hours after the arrest of the three men. The grand jury had been summoned and was waiting when Jucge Walter T. McCarthy came back from opening court in Fairfax County. It heard only five witnesses, Sheriff Howard B. Pields, Deputy Sheriff Harry Woodyard and Policemen Hugh C. Jones and William E. Thompson of the local force, and Detective Sergt. John Wise of the Washington department. Velke and Babcock were each indicted on three charges of assault and rob- bery. Bellew was indicted on three cmll;ges of aiding and abetting, and as- sault. All pleaded not guilty and when asked whether they wanted counsel assigned, Velke replied that he was to have conference with an attorney this morn- ing Maj. F. H. Goff acted as foreman of the grand jury which returned the in- dictments. MASONS OF MARYLAND WILL HOLD FIELD DAY Annual Conclave of Grand Com- mandery to Be Staged at High School by members of the town's Town officlals and several hundred Hagerstown. —Star Staff Photo. i Special Dispatch to The Star. | HAGERSTOWN, Md, May 17.—The first annual State fleld day and the annual conclave of the Grand Comman- dery will be staged here Wednesday, w.l;een 1,000 Knights Templar will pa- rade. At the second business session of the Grand Commandery in the evening, Harry R. Snyder, this city, will be in- stalled grand commander of Maryland | by Perry W. Weidner of Los Angeles, grand master of the Grand Encamp- ment of the United States. BYRD PLAN VOTE PETTONS PASSED Arlington Civic Groups Spon- -— sor Move Calling for Elec- PLANS NEW TRUCK LINE | Special Dispateh to The Star. tion on Withdrawal. | “RICHMOND, Va, May 17—Watson |B. Omohundro, trading es Virginia EiF ' Blal Gorresmomens ot Thaetas | Motor Express, is applying for authority CLARENDON. Va. Msy 15—One| to operate motor vehicles in furnishing hundred petitions calling for an election | Interstate freight service between Roan- cn withdrawal from the Byrd road plan ! cke and the Virginia-District of Colum- have been placed in circulation during | bia line, with Baltimore as the destina- the past week by a special committee | tion, by way of Route No. 11 to Win- of the Arlington County Civic Federa- | chester, Route No. 50 to Fairfax, Route tion, it was announced today by William | No. 211 to Washington, D. C., and Route C. Hull, chairman. | No. 1 to Baltimore. ‘A hearing before The petitions are being circulated | the State Corporation Commission is set through the various sections of the |for 2 p.m. June I county by the civic associations located | e in each and it is the hope of the com- mittee that a sufficient number of sig- natures will have been secured by the last of this month. Under the law an election can only be held upon the presentation to the judge | of the Circuit Court of a petition signed by 25 per cent of the qualified voters, based upon the total number of votes in the last county election. The election Est. 1906 Rinaldi’s Reading Anthracite | must be called by July 1 and held Au- ' gust 9. | While May 7 was the last day for the | payment of 1931 poll taxes in order to | ° vote in the Democratic primary and general election this year, any person who failed to pay their poll taxes by that time but who was eligible to vote in the last county election will be able to vote in the special withdrawal elec- | tion if it is held, the same rules govern- ing the primary and general election | nIoL being applicable to the special elec- tion. (Silo-Stored and Re-Screemed) Phone North 1600 Company I 649 Rhode Island Ave. N.E. Marriage Licenses Issued. UPPER MARLBORO, Md, May 17 (Special).—Marriage licenses have been issued here to the following: Clarence Mackay, 26, Owensboro, K., and Peggy Lawson, 21, of Washington; George O. Swain, 24, Fairfax, Va., and Katherine E. MacDonald, 21, Oakton, | Va.: George F. Loy, 21, Landover, Md., and Beatrice Lahman, 25, College Park, UNUSUAL SAVINGS Hlustrated : Tea Carts with separate glass trays. In mahogany, oak, wal- nut and maple— Now $12.50 up Mahogany Smoking Stands, many with porcelain - lined humidor compartments— Now $6.75 up Seldom is furniture of Henderson’s quality so drastically reduced. During May, the best furni- ture can be purchased at most substantial savings. Most of the stock is Reduced 10% to 50% Only a few of these remark- able values can be listed here: 8 - piece Colonial Bedroom Sheraton Suite with four-poster beds, Maho; Mahogany, with hard gumwood posts. Renul.r—$255<&), NOW $189.00. Mahogany, high-back Wash- ington Chair, Tapestry covered. " Regular—$95.00. NOW $49.00. Two-door Mahogany, Queen Anne Bookcase. Regualr— $100.00. NOW $69.00. 8-piece Colonial Bedroom Suit with four-poster twin beds, Mahogany, with hard gumwood posts. Top drawers have crotch Mahogany fronts. Regular—$391.00. NOW $298.00. Come in and Look at These Bargains! JAMES B. HENDERSON Fine Merchandise For Over Fifty Years 1108 G STREET N.W. Dining- umwood pos have biue haircloth seats. Reg- ular—$379.00. NOW $198.00. Authentic Mahogany Hep- plewhite Sofa, Damask covered. Regular—$198.00. NOW $129.00. Loose, down cushion Sofs, hair filled, Century make. Regular—$168.00. NOW $124.00. e Hepplewhite Din- Suite, all Maho 10-pi