Evening Star Newspaper, March 1, 1935, Page 5

GRIDIRON SMOKER MARKS FUUNI]ING‘ Golden Anniversary Is Ob-" served by Dinner Organi- zation of Newsmen. The Gridiron Club celebrated the golden anniversary of its first dinner | last night with a smoker at the Wil- | lard Hotel. The well-known dining | club, made up of newspaper men, | plans a celebration on a larger scale | when it hold its annual Spring dinner in April. More than 50 members at- tended the smoker, which was limit- ed to club members. Fifty years ago last night, Feb- Tuary 28, 1885, the first Gridiron din- ner was held at a famous old restau- rant, long since passed out of existence. Less than 50 persons sat down to the dinner, although the guest list included men of wide distinction, among them the then Vice President- elect, Thomas A. Hendricks. The din- ner was held almost on the eve of the inauguration of President Grover Cleveland, the first Democrat to enter the White House as Chief Exccutive since the Civil War. At the Gridiron dinner last December 495 members and guests were present. Club History Reviewed. Ernest G. Walker, club historian, gave extracts from the club history. telling of the first dinner and of the twenty-fifth anniversary dinner Henry L. West, president of the club in 1900 and the oldest member in point of service, entertained with reminiscences of his 47 years of mem- bership. J. Harry Cunningham, sec- retary for the past 20 years, read messages from members unable to at- tend. Four members recently honored by George Washington University with the degree of Doctor of Laws, Ulric Bell, J. Fred Essary, Jay G. Hayden M CRACKEN ISSUE in their academic costumes and were | questioned on points of law involved Chairmen of committees arranging prom to be held by Trinity College Alumnae tonight at the Mayflower. Left to right: Genevieve Oliver, Mrs. Martin F. O'Donoghue, Mrs. James H. Earley and Mary Augusta Kennedy. —Star Staff Photo. Giant “Broadcast” To End the World, Scientist Predicts But Huge Radio Waves in the Supreme Court's gold decision, the World Court and the N. R. A. Fred East and Bill Raymond, with George Wilson at the piano, sang “songs of long ago” and Henry Suy- dam delivered a humorous poem en- titled “Fifty Years Ago.” Four in Club Over 35 Years. Of the members present, 4 have Draws Robinson’s Fire in Brief Clash. By the Associated Press. While William P. MacCracken, jr., Austin Charges Injustice and | Are Far in Future, He Explains, By the Associated Press. LONDON, March 1.—The prediction that the world will end in “one stu- lpendous broadcast” was made last been in the club for more than 35 | went about his clerk’s duties in the | Dight by Sir Arthur Eddington, pro- years: Henry L. West, 47 years: Alfred | District Jail, the Senate’s right to | fessor of astronomy at Cambridge Uni- J. Stofer, 46 years; Henry Xander, 44 years, and J. Harry Cunningham, 38 years. Other members present were: Ulric Bell, president; Edwin W. Gable- man, vice president; J. Fred Essa: treasurer; Ira E. Bennett, Raymord P. Brandt, Ashmun Brown, Harry J Brown, Walker Buel, Raymond Clap- per, Edward B. Clark, Mark Foote. Mark L. Goodwin, Charles O. Gridley Charles S. Groves, Jay G. Hayden, Arthur J. Henning. George R. Holmes, | Charles P. Keyser, Arthur Krock, G. Gould Lincoln, Edgar Markham, Lowell Mellett, Charles Michelson, Byron Price, Edgar C. Snyder, Henry Suy- dam, Elliott Thurston, Ernest G. sentence the former “little cablnet"jvgm[y, ber yesterday. | electrons is to annihilate each other The debate was innocently touched | and release energy from radiation,” | off in the Senate when Chesley W.|Sir Arthur explained. “Thus, finally, | Jurney, sergeant-at-arms, presented a | the universe will become a ball of | jrevort declaring MacCracken had | radiation, becoming more and more | surrendered to him Tuesday to begin | rarified and passing into longer and serving his 10-day sentence. This | Jonger wave lengths. i was intended to close the incident “The longest waves of radiation are officially Hertzian waves—the kind used in | _Secnator Austin, Republican, of | broadcasting. So the end of the Vermont, member of the Black Air- | physical world will be one stupendous | mail Investigating Committee which | broadcast.” brought the contempt proceedings, | Sir Arthur hastened to add that this | furnished, however, an anti-climax | will not take place for several billion Walker, Theodore C. Wallen, Lyle C. | by contending MacCracken was a | Wilson, Lewis Wood, James L. Wright, | “private citizen whose inviolable H. E. C. Bryant, Arthur J. Dodge, | rights have been taken from him by | ‘Theodore G. Joslin, Robert L. O'Brien, years, when human life will long since have expired from radiation of heat. John C. O’Laughlin, John P. Ryan, ‘Theodore Tiller, haney, Fred East, Arthur B. Pierce, James Preston, William F. Raymond, M. Harry Stevens and George H. Wil- eon. COAL MINIivIG IS HIT AS PUBLIC UTILITY WSS West Virginian Opposes Guffey’s Bill as Impractical and Extreme. 8y the Associated Press. One of the soft coal industry's “big | four” producers, J. D. Francis of Huntington, W. Va., today opposed Thomas W. Bra- | | the Senate.” Robinson Retorts Angrily. Resenting this in view of the Supreme Court's decision upholding the Senate’s right, Senator Robinson, the Democratic leader, retorted angrily: “It ill becomes any Senator to as- sert and insist that the respondent has been oppressed or treated unjustly after trial of the case by the Supreme Court.” “What rights have been violated?” he demanded. “Upon what ground is the Senate told that he was treated unjustly?” After a brief interlude, during which Austin read into the record Mac- innocence, issued just before he en- tered the jail, the Vermonter replied to Robinson: “What rights? Why, rights so an- cient that no man knows when they were first put into writing. The rigls tegislation to make coal mining a pub- lic utility as impractical and too ex- | treme. Testifying before a Senate Interstate | yolved “the right a citizen has to| Commerce subcommittee, the presi- ' dent of the Island Creek Coal Co. said | the bill by Senator Guffey, Democrat ; of Pennsylvania, would operate to the | detriment of the producers, miners and | the general public. | Earlier in the hearings, two other | members of the “big four” aligned | themselves with the proponents of the | bill. They are Charles O'Neill, lead- | ing Central Pennsylvania operator, | of property, of liberty and of life.” Protection of Confidence. Austin contended the question in- have his confidence to his attorney protected.” He said MacCracken had the “hon- esty and integrity” to defend that right, and that the clients were ac- quitted by the Senate, but MacCracken was sent to jail. Austin met objections when he tried to have MacCracken'’s statement placed in the record. Senator Norris, Repub- lican, of Nebraska and Black, Demo- Cracken's statement maintaining his | | INCREASE OF RED | ACTIVITIES TOLD | | House Subcommittee Given Data | by High Army and Navy Officials. By the Associated Press High Army and Navy officials told a House Military Subcommittee today Communists had increased their efforts to breed disloyalty in the Nation's armed forces and that some of their literature urged sabotage in muni- tions plants in time of war. With spokesmen for veterans organ- | izations and members of Congress, *they lined up behind a bill by Repre- sentative McCormack, Democrat, of | Massachusetts, that would forbid any ’one to urge members of the military lor naval establishments to disobey ‘i“s or regulations or to distribute | literature with the same objective, Henry L. Roosevelt, Assistant Sec- retary of the Navy, described the meas- ure as necessary “to prevent persist- ent and continued attempts to incite the naval forces to disobey laws and regulations.” In nearly every navy vard and port of call, and even on war vessels them- | selves, he said, propaganda is spread BELL IS RELEASED - ON'S10.000 BOND |Court Will Set Date for Sec- ond Poisoning Trial of Vir- ginian on March 7. | By the Associated Press. | FREDERICKSBURG, Va., March 1. | —Edward C. Bell, awaiting a second trial on charges of wife poisoning, was released on $10,000 bond yesterday afternoon a few minutes after he had been returned here from Marion, where he had been a patient under observation at Southwestern State Hospital since December 19. Hospital authorities declared him sane, but in poer physical health. W. A. Bell, brother of the accused, is surety in the bond, which requires the defendant to appear in court on Thursday, March 7, opening day of the March term. at which time Judge Frederick W. Coleman will set the date for his second trial on charges of administering poison to his invalid wife, Can't Go Near Home. The bail proceedings took place in the judge's office in the Court House with three of the four defense lawyers present. Prosecuting Attorney Albert V. Bryan of Alexandria was arsent. After reading the court order fixing bond, Judge Coleman admonished the defendant that the injunction re- straining him from visiting his home where his wife resides remained in effect and he must not go on the premises under penalty of forfeiture of his bond and other court action. ‘W. W. Butzner, chief defense coun- sel, asked if it was permissable for Mrs. Bell to see her husband else- where, to which Judge Coleman re- plied: *“If she wishes to see him at some other place that is agrecable to jme but I must take precautions to | protect that home.” Bell Greets Friends. Mr. Bell said nothing during the | proceedings but on leaving_court he spoke pleasantly and in a firm voice to a few friends who greeted him. The 60-year-old man looked pale, thin and haggard but apparently was {as well as during his trial in De- | cember. He did not seem particularly | tired or worn from the 300-mile drive | from Marion which was started early | yesterday morning in company with | Sergt. J. C. Chichester and Police Chief S. B. Perry. Mr. Bell left the Court House in company with his brother, with whom he will stay until the second trial of his case. D. C, TOWNS WILL SEEK LOCAL OPTION LAW Prince Georges Municipal Officers Map Amendment to Liquor Act. Special Dispatch to The Star. HYATTSVILLE, Md, March 1.— Definite steps looking to an amend- | ment to the county liquor law giv- | ing incorporated towns local option, | were taken by the Prince Georges Mu- nicipal Officers’ Association here last | night. Representatives of eight towns were present. The association also decided to call on the County Com- missioners to appoint constables with- out delay. It was voted to seek to have stricken from the proposed bill anthorizing the Washington Suburban Sanitary Com- mission to establish dumps in the sanitary district the clause which { would require automobile “graveyards” | to get permits from the commission. Instead, it was decided the bill should | prohibit the abandoning of automo- biles or other vehicles. ‘Would Vote on Liquor. After long discussion, it was voted almost unanimously to have the Legis- lative Committee of the association consider for presentation to the Legis- lature a bill which would prohibit the County Liquor Board from grant- ing additional licenses, except off-sale beer or wine, in any incorporated town in the county until such a license shall have been approved in a refer- endum vote of the town. The bill also would prohibit the Liquor Board from renewing the iicense of any | dealer whose continuance in business ! is not favored bysa majority of voters in a town referendum. It was agreed that only one refer- endum would be held by each town | FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 1935 - Rescued ADVENTURER _ SURVIVES ARCTIC HARDSHIPS. Copyright, A. P. tytrephoto. DAVID IRWIN, Recently rescued in the Far North after he had traveled across the continent alone and had suffered from hunger and illness. This snapshot was sent by him two years ago to G. H. Wild, an uncle, at Sarcoxie, Mo. It was taken while he rested between adventurous trips. . Irwin is 24. EMPTY TREASURY Neither State Nor Federal Funds Available for Relief. By the Associated Press ANNAPOLIS, Mzarch GRAYSONASSUMES RED CROSS POST Storm Appeal From Hawaii Is First Business of New Chairman, Rear Admiral Cary T. Grayson had 1] typical baptism of fire this morning as he assumed active charge as chair- man of the American Red Cross, suc- ceeding the late Judge John Barton Payne. The first business to greet the new chairman was a telegram from Hono- lulu, with the news that eight persons were dead and 12 missing in a rain- storm which swept the Island of Ohau last night. Two hundred persons were immediately given relief by the Red Cross. Chairman Grayson issued the fol- lowing statement upon assuming office: “The President has honored me by this appointment as chairman of the Red Cross and today I am assuming my active duties. Judge Payne, my distinguished predecessor, has left a | sound program and fine organization, so there are no policies to be an- nounced at this time other than we shall go ahead with the work vigor- ously and effectively.” Amplifying his statement to news- paper men, Admiral Grayson said: “It would be presumptious on my s A-S part to attempt to discuss policies of an organization such as this upon my first day in office when such a com- petent man and great humanitarian as Judge Payne has been at the helm 80 long.” The new chairman said he plan- ned to make a tour of the country, but that this would not come until after the convention of chapter repre- sentatives here in April. He said he planned to get acquainted with the various directors of the State and local organization at this meeting. Friend of Judge Payne. Admiral Grayson was a close per- sonal friend of the late Judge Payne, their farms edjoining in Virginia. Ad- miral Grayson is a horse fancier and | breeder of fine horses, while Judge Payne devoted most of his time to the raising of breed cattle. The new chairman announced he had refused a $17,000 salary voted him by the committee, but would accept the interest from e special fund created in 1919 which would amount to about $4,300 annually. Judge Payne, during his adminis- tration as the national chairman, did ,not accept any salary. Admiral | Grayson said he would not accept any money from any donations or funds from the Red Cross as a part of his salary. . Jewish Woman Leader Dies. PHILADELPHIA, March 1 ().— Miss Jeannete M. Goldberg, for 30 years executive secretary of the Jew- isi Chautauqua Society and promi- nent in Jewish affairs in Philadelphia, died of heart disease yesterday. She was 60. Miss Goldberg will be buried Sunday at Jefferson, Tex., where she was born. NO DOWN ONEY 7 .00 Per Menth 1.—Maryland | | today faced a new month with no Fed- to determine its policy. The referen- | 0\, to 2 00 s Yatate funds dum, it was decided, should be broad | ayajlable and no revenue-raising meas- enough to cover the question of addi- | ures enacted. tional licenses of all sorts and whether | _Although nothing has been heard the voters favor or oppose the re- 1 from the $1,200,000 March relief bud- newal of present licenses. The bill | get which State Relief Administrator will be prepared by the Legisative | Harry Greenstein sent to Washington Committee but will not be submitted | With the approval of Gov. Nice, there to the Legislature until it has been | approved by the Municipal Officers’ Association. Board Considers Opinion. Dr. H. T. Willis, mayor of Hyatts- | ville, and others agreed that the | County Liquor Board had so far re- | spected the wishes of people affected | in granting licenses. But. Dr. Willis pointed out, this had been done as a matter of courtesy and the board was | authorized to issue any kind of a license for any locality at any time | While the present board was not ex- | pected to deviate from the policy that | had been followed, there was always | vas no fear the Federal authorities would reject the request. Gov. Nice said he had “no informa- tion that would lead me to believe that we would not be protected during the month of March,” and one legislative leader remarked that the Federal re- lief grant “has always come.” The situation was such, howaver, as to impress upon the legislators the urgency of the relief problem—a prob- lem that was set before them at the outset of the current session, now two months old. Several measures designed to prcvide Maryland's share of her relief load have been introducea and are awaiting the possibility of licenses being issued | action, hut the action is dependent on Buys the Famous Wnited States Oil Burner With the modern United States Oil Burner in your home, there is no more need for hurried trips to the basement to regulate your fire, etc. Call Our Representative NOW Free Expert Engineering Service on Every Job We will take care of your coal without loss to you MAURICE J. COLBERT CO., Inc. 1908 M St. N.W. Heating Homes Over Thirty Years Open Evenings, 7:30 to 9:30 in dry localities, Dr. Willis added. | It was after Mayor Fred W. Gast of Cheverly told of a wave of house- a statement of just exactly what the State must raise. Federal authorities have set what breakings within the last few days in | they’ deemed proper for the State to Cheverly that the association voted to | raise in order to participate in Feceral call upon the county commissioners to | benefits, but State officials sought a appoint constables without delay. The | reduction of this and no definite con- belief was expressed that the present | Clusion has been reached. county police force of 11 was inade- | = ———— ‘ouate. Mr. Dolby told the meeting the commissioners were ignoring the law in their failure to appoint con- | | stables. He said the 1933 legislature | ( had passed a measure reducing the | number of constables to be named by | the commissioners for each election | district from two to one and the State | constitution provided that all con- | stable vacancies must be filled. ; Opinion Divided. In connection with the automobile “graveyard” section of the preposed \dumplng bill, several expressed the view that the Sanitary Commission might not be able properly to handle this problem and that the Maryland- | National Capital Park and Planning Commission was the body which should control it. | D. L. Grantham, town commissioner | of Cottage City, and temporary presi- dent of the association, conducted the meeting. It was announced permanent officers would be elected at the next session. Dr. Willis suggested that former town officials also should be | admitted to membership in the as- | i sociation. Decision was postponed | { until the next meeting. Towns represented last night were Mount Rainier, Brentwood, Cottage City, North Brentwood, Colmar Manor, Berwyn Heights, Cheverly and Hyatts- Large. juicy, red-ripe strawberries flavor Colonial's Straw- berry Iee Cream. N COLONIAL ICE CREAM Made by COLONIAL ICE CREAM CO. Also mal-ers of WADREX Locally Owned and Operated. 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Prosecuting Attorney Bryan has had summons issued for six State witnesses who testified in the first trial, includ- |ing Mrs. Mary Ella McMullin of Remove and Synchronize Distributor vania Coal Code Authority, to which] ‘Morrow belongs, supported the meas- | ure. Francis said he was in favor of “rea- ! sonable and proper” legislation that would be in the interest of the coal Industry, but expressed the belief the Guffey bill is not practical and “goes ; too far.” Like O'Neill he balked at classifica- tion of the industry as a public utility, asserting sufficient control could be exercised without taking this step. o Bill Asks Jobless Census. An unemployment census to be com- pleted in eight months was proposed by Senator Costigan, Democrat, of Colorado, in a bill introduced yester- day carrying an appropriation of $13,- 250,000. The census was advocated as a guide to relief efforts. 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