Evening Star Newspaper, June 19, 1935, Page 3

15 LNES ST ' INSPRING FLOOS Midwest Now Cries for Sun- shine—Snow Falis in lowa. By the Associated Press. Disastrous Spring floods, fed by rainfalls considerably higher than average in most parts of the Nation, today had claimed an unofficial total of more than 175 lives, millions of dollars of property damage and un- determined losses to farmers in 11 Midwestern States. Breaking through a levee at Neds Lake near Fort Smith, Ark, today, the boiling Arkansas River’s flood waters swept toward 15,000 acres of rich bottom lands. ‘Two squads of National Guardsmen were called out to patrol levees at Pine Bluff and assist in bolstering the dikes. ‘The greatest loss of life was in Ne- braska, where the floods took 106 lives in the past few weeks. To date 67 bodies were recovered and 39 other persons were listed as dead. Colorado, Wyoming and New Mexico counted 29 dead; Texas and Okla- homa 18 each. Nebraska Damage Highest. Among the property damages esti- mated were $14,000,000 in Nebraska. $6,000,000 in Colorado, $500,000 in Minnesota from high winds, $4,500,000 in Texas, $1,250,000 in Oklahoma. If the Midwest, where a year ago farmers prayed for rain to end one of the worst droughts of history, the cry- ing need today was for sunshine. Many producers already have planted two crops and were waiting for floods to subside before putting in a third. In most sections the waters ap- parently were subsiding. However, virtually every part of the Nation ex- cept the Atlantic and Pacific Coasts reported rain yesterday. Snow Flurry in Towa. Towa had more than an inch above normal rainfall in June, and snow flurries fell at Creston yesterday. S. E. Decker, meteorologist, said an unof- ficial 5-inch rainfall in 45 minutes at Lineville was the heaviest in the State’s history. Wisconsin rains in the last three days equaled the normal amount for the entire month, but the Department of Agriculture termed the rain and cool weather a boon to pastures, small grain and corn, which were said to be in the best condition at the season in many years. New York enjoyed normal weather. New England States were swept by thunderstorms. 30-DAY LEAVE BILL PETITIONS READY 10,000 Signatures Within Week Goal of Federation of Pro- fessional Men. A goal of 10,000 signatures within & week was set today by the Wash- ington Chapter of the Federation of Architects, Engineers, Chemists and Technicians in its drive to impress Congress with the popular demand for the 30-day-leave bill for Govern- ment employes. Spokesmen said they expect “a much larger number when the bill reaches the Senate.” In announcing the campaign, the federation declared it “welcomes all co-operation on this petition and is prepared to furnish the forms to all organizations and individuals desiring them.” Interested persons were asked to write Samuel Snyder, 2138 Cali- fornia street, for service. Distribution of the forms for the petition has already begun, said officials. The measure to give Government workers 30 days’ annual leave has been favorably reported by the com- mittee and is now pending on the House calendar. FIREMEN ASK MINIMUM PENSION BE SET AT $100 Enaciment of peading legislation making mandatory minimum pensions of $100 a month for all retired fire- men and policemen was favored last night by the City Fire Fighters’ As- sociation, meeting in the Hamilton Hotel. Roy Epperley, law partner of Paul E. Jamieson, general counsel of the association, said today there are sbout 45 retired firemen receiving pensions under $100 & month and one of them receives only $40. The firemen charge there is discrimina- tion against those of the lower ranks in pension matters. The meeting was addressed by Rep- resentative Quinn of Pennsylvania. SPECIAL NOTICES. ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCK- holders of the American Fire Insurance Co. of D, C. and the election of nine (9) trustees for the ensuing year. will be held at the office of the company. No. 511 7th 5t. n.w.. on Thursday. June 20. 1935. at 11 o'clock s.m. _Polls open from 11 a.m. to 1 pm. GEORGE M. EMMERICH Becretary. T WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY bills. from this date. contracted by pef- sons_other than mysell. JOSEPH A. PESSAGNO, Jr. 27¢ WANTED—RI N LOADS FROM CEDAR Rapids. Denver, Detroit, Charleston. Albany and New York City: BMITH'S : also_local moving. ST co.. 1313 You st. n.w._Phone North 33 2 Grant Md.. per Francis J. ‘W. Bennett, 1132 3th OT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR CON- one but myself. 1 WILL N tracts made by any . - DECHENE, 902 American Security FOR ANY Suding. I WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR A jebts other than those made by myself. $PRE1R0 COMER, 1248 Union st. s.w.~ 205 UPHOLSTERING DONE IN YOUR HOME. Cushions_refilled. new springs. $1.50 each. Address Box 451-D. Star office. - WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE ANY debt other than those contracted by myself, HORACE NNETT. 111 ave. Takoma Park. Becker, atty. for H. st._s.e. 'WILL NOT BE RESPOI FOR ANY debts contracted by any other than myself. 8. Nn‘vy )lze,gl.ul School, Wash.. D. C., 23rd and E. Carried Over Dam by Flood Photo taken during the height of a rainstorm as flood waters of the municipal dam of Austin, Tex. A house, which was in the path of the flood, Colorado River tore away part of the can be seen as it was carried over the dam. Most of Austin was inundated and the damage estimated at thousands of dollars. This Changing World Germany Friendly to Britain, Italy Nicer to Hitler and England on Better Terms With United States. BY CONSTANTINE BROWN. T IS difficult to keep pace with the I rapid changes in the foreign pol- icies of the European countries. They change so fast that what may be true today is completely er- roneous tomorrow. Germany, which for months has been denounced as public enemy No. 1 by Great Britain, is at present on more friendly terms with the British than any other nation in Europe. Mussolini, who was spitting fire every time the name of Hitler was pronounced, is all honey and milk to- ward the Reich, ¥ TRIPS MOVING LOADS AND PART to_and ,’;“" Balto,. Phila. and New Sioee 108D B TRANSFER & STORAGE * X K % But the most interesting change has occurred in Britain’s attitude to- ward the United States. The British statesmen have decided to almost for- give this Government for attempting to collect the war debts. * X X x In the recent crisis in the Far East, the foreign office did not make a sin- gle move without advising Washing- ton of what it intended to do. Every cable Sir Samuel Hoare sent the Brit- ish Ambassador at Tokio was sent in duplicate to Sir Ronald Lindsay in Washington “for the information of the American Government.” And this is quite natural. While the United States has nowhere near as much at stake as the British Empire in the Far Eastern jig-saw puzzle, we are committed to have a positive policy because of the nine-power pact and the doctrine of the open-door policy. Hence, the British think that if it should come to a showdown in the Far East—which is extremely improb- able—it would be just as well to have the American Navy pull the chestnuts out of the fire. * * X K As a matter of fact, the nmine- power pact, which was signed in Washington by all the nations in- terested in China, is a dead letter as far as the maintenance of China’s territorial integrity is concerned. The nine-power pact is a solemn pledge of all the signatories to main- tain a fair attitude toward that re- public. and not take advantage of the chaotic situation there, for their indi- vidual benefit—either commercial or territorial. But, if any of the signatories de- cide not to play fair, there are no provisions enabling the other nations to force the delinquent to respect the treaty. All they can do is to “dis- cuss the matter frankly.” Like in all post-war treaties there are no sanc- tions and no reprisals to be taken against a country like Japan, to whom treaties are important only as long as they suit her national ambitions. R This right of the signatories to consult each other may possibly lead to something. Great Britain, whose interests are seriously men- aced in China, might decide to abandon its platonic attitude and there is only ome mation which could be helpful—the United States. The other interested nations are by far too much concerned- with their own problems to be of any use to the Empire in the Fare East. Hence, these friendly advances toward America. * x k % Great Britain feels that, as far as she is concerned, the immediate dan- ger of becoming involved in an Euro- end of the war. tke other maritime turn has given the defiaite pledge that at the next naval conference— if such a conference ever takes place— she will support the British point of view of not having battleships larger than 26,000 tons. On the other hand the British government is urging Hit- ler to accept some of Germany's lost colonies; not that Hitler is very keen on them, but that might annoy Italy and the British do not mind annoy- ing Mussolini at the present momex.t. * % * ¥ Despite the British opposition to Mussolini’s plans regarding Abys- sinia, Italy is more determined than ever to begin a campaign against that country as soon as the rainy season is over. * % % X Althoygh Emperor Selassie has made serious efforts to improve his army, from the standard of the West, the Ethiopian army is almost laugh- able. The entire Ethioplan force consists of 3,500 regulars—the Emperor’s guard They wear European-pattern uniforms salute snappily and can present arms whenever necessary. Uafortunately they can't shoot. Outside this force there are 100,000 government troops barefooted and clad in white robes. These are posted ir various provinces and are under im- mediate command of Selassle. The Rases have 90,000 men under their direct command. A general mobiliza- tion can produce 300,000 more .ien who will be encumbered by their 100,- The artillery consists of 200 pieces, of which only 50 are in working order. The only real artillery is one 75 milli- meters Schneider gun which the French government presented to Se- lassie when he was crowned as Em- peror of Abyssinia. The Schneider factory had hoped that the Emperor would be so satisfied with that sample that he would order some more, but nothing has happened. The Abyssinian aviation corps consists of eight planes, six pilots and four mechanics. They are all of different nationalities. Six of the eight airplanes are of different models, ranging from a touring one-seater Moth to & tri-motor Junker. They can take off from Addis Ababa, but when it comes to the question of land- ing, it is more difficult; they have to return to the capital because there are 'no landing places in Ethiopia. * kX % Most of the Abyssinian officers are extremely ignorant. There are a few who have graduated from the French military school at Saint Cyr. They would not have grad- uated if they had to serve in the French army; but they were con- sidered good emough for Abyssinia. Recently s military mission headed by a Swedish general, accompanied by four officers, has come to Addis Ababa to organize an Abyssinian West Point. They have set to work with typical Swedish thoroughness, but it is doubt- ful whether they will be sucessful. The Abyssinians do not like the rigid Western military methods. * ok Kk x Despite this apparent weakness of the Abyssinians, those who have re- cently returned from Selassie’s empire state that the Italians will have plenty of trouble when they start the inva- sion of Ethiopia. 1t is true that the only modern army, the Emperor’s 3,500 body guards, can’t shoot; but every man throughout the empire who is not a slave can handle expertly his antiquated rifie and knows every inch of thé ground where the —Wide World Photo. THE WEATHER District of Columbia—Cloudy, pre- ceded by light rain this afternoon ant possibly early tonight; tomorrow fair, slowly rising temperature; moderate east, shifting to southwest and west winds. Maryland—Rain this afternoon and possibly early tonight; tomorrow fair, slowly rising temperature. Virginia—Partly cloudy, preceded by rain over north portion; cooler in west and south portions tonight; tomorrow fair, slowly rising temperature in west and north portions. West Virginia—Partly cloudy and cooler tonight; tomorrow. fair, slowly rising temperature. Report for Last 24 Hours. Temperature. Barometer. Degrees, Inches. . 9 29.62 29.68 290.72 Yesterday— 4 pm. $ pm. Midnight 29.76 29.79 29.80 Record for Last 24 Hours. (From noon yesterday to noon today.) Highest, 95, at 3:45 p.m. yesterday. Year ago, 82. D. C. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, 1935. To Bow Before Royalty Three Washington Debutantes to Be Presented at Buckingham Palace. HOUSE RECEIVES SEVEND.C. BILL Chairman Norton Presents Measures Suggested by City Heads. One of the principal measures pro- vides for a semi-anmual mechanical inspection of all motor vehicles in the District at official stations to be estab- lished and controlled by the Commis- sioners. Inspection Fee Provided. ‘The bill also provides for collection of an inspection fee of $1 at the time of registration of the yehicles and 50 cents each year thereafter. Out of this fund, $85,000 would be spent in erecting, equipping and maintaining the inspection stations. Official cars of the Federal and District Governments, as well as those owned by foreign governments, would be inspected free. Bills on Jury Service. Bills relating to jury service are de- signed chiefly to require women to serve on juries, expedite the cases in Police Court by restricting the right of jury trials to the type of cases provided in the Constitution and ex- tend the qualifications of those eligi- ble for jury service to include Federal and ' District employes, enlisted men of the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, the Coast Guard, the National Guard, notaries and postmasters. Two other bills would raise the District’s vocational schools to the level of the junior high schools and establish the Wilson and Miner’s ‘Teachers’ Colleges on a basis com- parable with recognized standards for accredited institutions. CITIZENS BACK PLEA FOR HEALTH FUNDS Columbia Heights Forum Ap- proves Action of City Heads in Asking for $65,000. ‘The Citizens Forum of Columbia Heights last night approved the ac- tion of the District Commissioners in asking that $65,000 be appropriated by Congress for the District Health ent. The resolution, introduced by Dr. Lyman F. Kebler, pointed out the large number of tuberculosis deaths here. Resolutions were ordered sent to the House and Senate District Commit- Lowest, 62, at 5 am. today. Year | tees. ago, 70. Record Temperatures This Year. Highest, 95, on June 18. Lowest, —2, on January 28. Humidity for Last 24 Hours. (From noon yesterday to noon today.) Highest, 83 per cent, at 2 a.m. today. Lowest, 48 per cent, at 3:45 p.m. yesterday. Tide Tables. (Furnished by United States Coast and Geodetic Survey.) ‘Today. High . 9:47am, Low + 4:03am. High . 10:18p.m. Low 4:49pm. The Sun and Moon. Rises. Sun, today.... 4:42 Sun, tomorrow. 4:42 Moon, today.. 10:05 p.m. on one-half hour after sunset. Precipitation. Monthly precipitation in inches in the Capital (current month to date): Month. 1935, 527 2.37 3.39 3.55 321 3.75 321 3.70 413 471 401 324 284 237 3.32 684 884 9.13 10.69 10.94 10.63 Tomorrow. 10:36 a.m. 4:56a.m. 11:11 pm. 5:35pm. 7:45a.m. Automobile lights must be turned Average. Record. 7.09 ‘82 Support of the July 4th celebration by the Community Center Department was approved in another resolution adopted, introduced by Col. E. L. Mat- tice. A discussion of Washington's traf- fic situation, in which it was charged there were “too many accidents” was led by Burd W. Payne. Action was deferred until the July meeting. Blame for a large portion of the accidents ‘was laid to speed and failure of mo- torists to obey traffic regulations. Four new members were taken in. They are Leon O. Martin, Mrs. J. W. Cranford, Mary E. Norwood and Mil- dred W. Payne. ‘The meeting was held in the Powell Junior High School. W. C. H. WURTZ DIES Federal Worker, Aged 58, Col- lapses While at Luncheon. William C. H. Wurtz, 59, plate straightener at the Bureau of Engrav- ing and Printing, died suddenly today after he collapsed during the lunch hour at the bureau. Death was be- lieved due to a heart attack. Mr. Wurtz, whose home is at 2010 Twenty-fifth street northeast, is sur- vived by a son, Ralph F. Wurtz, a PHARMACY BILL STUDIED Copeland Introduces Regulation Measure for District. A bill establishing a new code for the regulation of the practice of pharmacy in the District has been introduced in the Senate by Senator Copeland, Democrat, of New York and referred to the District Committee for study. It sets forth in detail the condi- tions to be laid down by the Pharmacy Board in granting licenses and also provides for supervision over the sale and handling of poisons. WASHINGTON'S FINEST MEN'S WEAR STORE Turn your old trinkets, jewelry and watches into MONEY at— A.Kahn Jnc. Arthur J. Sundlun, Pres. 43 YEARS at 935 F STREET ONE-DAY SALE! THURSDAY, 9:15 AM. TO 6 P.M. s Raleigh Sport Shoes Britain, include Helen Jacobs, the tennis star. Press dispatch, Miss Davies, who made her debut here last Winter, attended school at Bryn Mawr College. Miss Davis made her debut here several seasons ago and has lived in Washington for a considerable time since her father’s return from the Philippines. Miss Dunn, who is 19 years old, made her debut last Winter and has been visiting with her family in Italy. She attended school at Catonsville, Md, and in London. Others to Be Presented. Others to be presented on June 25 are Mrs. Henry Bedford, New York; Miss Huldah Warfleld Cheek, Nash- ville, Tenn,; Miss Frances Lorillard Ronalds, Miss Leta Clews and Miss Jane Watson, New York; Miss Nancy Symington, Baltimore, Md.; Miss Pris- cilla Taylor, Westchester, Pa. American women to be presented at the fourth and final court of 1935, June 26, are: Mrs. Laurence A. Steinhardt, New York; Miss Anne Alston, Miss Louise Richardson and Miss Mary Norcott | Bryan of Atlanta, Ga.; Miss Florence Candler Cobb and Miss Marie L. Mc- Hatton, New York; Miss Suzanne Hill and Miss Isobel Hulings, Balti- more, Md. Mrs. Henry Stump Middendorf, Towson, Md.; Mrs. Brady G. Rutten- cutter, Boston, Mass.; Miss Mildred Snow, Buffalo, N. Y.; Miss Betty Tim- mons, Wichita, Kans. APPOINTMENT REVEALED The Keystone Automobile Club, 1323 Connecticut avenue, announces the appointment of an additional member to the staff of its touring bureau to take care of an increase in the volume of motor car travel— sald to be greater this year than it has been for a number of years past. O. T. King is the latest addition to the staff of the touring bureau, headed by C. E. Bruce. V. F. W. Post Meets Tonight. A meeting of the Maj. Gen. Clar- | ence R. Edwards Post, No. 2135, Vet- erans of Foreign Wars, will be held tonight at 8 o'clock at 815 Fifteenth street. $ ROUND TRIP from Chicago In Coaches and Chair Cars $68.80 In Tourist Slecpers m.oo In Standard Sleepers Low Pullman Fares Famous GOLDEN STATE LIMITED Every Car Air - Conditioned. Lv. La Salle St. Sta.8:45p.m. or APACHE Lv. La Salle St. Sta. 10:30 a.m. Ask for literature and full particulars flifomia EMLEN ENIGHT DAVIES. MUSIC ALL_OCCASIONS FO) F. MULHAUSEN Atlantic 3661-W. 623 E. St. SE. Instructor in bands and orchestras. EDUCATIONAL. MOUNT PLEASANT SChooL Srcpmmanics OPENING NEW CLASSES June 24 INTENSIVE COURSE FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS Tivok Theater Building Wth STREET AND PARK ROAD Telephone, COlumba 3000 Washington College of Law SUMMER SESSION June 24 to August 3, 1935 7:30 AM. 5:10 to 7 P.M. Classes in_Elementary Law. ity. iminai Property. and other subjects as 2000 Tegistration warrants. G St. NW. MEt. 4585 | The Temple School 1420 K Street N.W. 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