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New Britain herald., 1930-08-02
Willow Brook S-Vance 4

By Kutta 10. Cox s. Parsons g. Umpire: Paul.
 Willow Brook S-Vance 4
 Willow Brook concentrated on two innings in it's game with Vance to grab an to victory and pull it. self out of the cellar
 Rival, toeing tue slab for the los. CTS, pitched a steady game through out and only for the two sessions in which the winners landed on his offerings, the result might have been different.
 Dzerzynski, the Willow Brook twirler was most effective during the nine frames and he kept the six hits of the Vance team widely scat- tered.
 During the first four frames, both hines battled on even terms, each waiting for a break. Throughout this portion of the game neither team scored and the Willow Brook aggregation was held to single hit through the brilliant twirling of Rival. At the same time, the losers were finding the offerings of the Willow Brook hurler for three hits but the accurate pegs of Catcher Zukowski to second base cut down these runners before they did any damage.
 The winners had profitable ses- sion in the fifth and four runs were registered on trio of hits and two misplays. In the following inning four more runs were added on the same number of base hits and an error. From then on Willow Brook was helpless and Rival retired the team without a hit or a run during the next three frames.
 The losers started their scoring in the sixth when the Willow Brook infield faltered. A single. two er- TOTS and free ticket accounted for two runs. Single runs were pushed across in the seventh and eighth to bring the Vance scoring to a close.
 Although charged with eight mis- plays, the winners had busy after noon on the defense. They were credited with 21 assists. Dzierzyn- ski, Zukowski and Brush all turned in brilliant performances in the in- field Batogowski played fine game for the losers
 The summary:
New Britain herald., 1930-08-02
FIGHTS LAST NIGHT

By the Associated Press.
 Chicago - King Levinsky. Chica- go, outpointed Bud Moran, Chicago, G0); Tommy Rios, Mexico, outpoint- ed Jackie Moore, Chicago, t6). ney, Tulsa, Okla. won on foul from Young Firpo, Burke, Idaho. (5). Sam Bruce, Akron, O., outpointed Pat Cunningham, Los Angeles, (6). Ray McMullen, San Francisco out pointed Joe Elrane, Pittsburgh, Pa, (6).
New Britain herald., 1930-08-02
MAJOR LEAGUE LEADERS
By the Associated Press
 NATIONAL LEAGUE

By the Associated Press.
 NATIONAL LEAGUE Batting-Klein, Phiilies. 412. Runs-Klein, Phillies, 105. Runs batted in-Klein. Philies, l13.
 Hits-klein. Phillics, 166. Doubles-O'Doul, Phillies, Klein, Phillies. 34.
 Triples-Comorosky, Pirates, 14. Home runs-Wilson, Cubs, 33. Stolen bases-Cuyler. Cubs, 27.
 AMERICAN LEAGUE Batting-Gehrig, Yankees, .393. Runs-Ruth, Yankees, 119. Runs batted in-Gehrie. Yankees, l35,
 Hits-Gehrig, Yankees, 151. Doubles-McManus, Tigers; Geh- rig, Yankees, 32.
 Triples-Rey White Sox, 15. Home runs-Ruth, Yankees, 3S. Stolen bases-McManus. Tigers,
New Britain herald., 1930-08-02
SOUTHERN STAR WILL COACH

Ray Farris, all-southern guard and North Carolina captain of the 1929 eleven, has signed to coach the freshmen at bis alma mater. Farris was known as a five-threat guard because, in addition to his play in the line, he also did the work of a back.
New Britain herald., 1930-08-02
IDAHO CRADLE OF JOCKEYS

Idaho may admire. her big men of the forest but she should be proud of her little men of the turf who have become some of this coun- try's leading jackeys. The list ln- cludes Earl Sande, the three Fators, Ivan Parke, George Ellis. Goldie Johnson, Melvin Knight and Arthur Schenk.
New Britain herald., 1930-08-02
YANKEES LOOKING MORE
 LIKE THE REAL THREAT
Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig Going Like House Afre- Duo Slugs Out Victory Over Boston Red Sox- Cleveland and Detroit Are Both Victors - Pirates Go Down Before Chicago Cubs-Cardinals Trounce Cincinnati Reds-Robins Again Slam Phillies.

ksnlsey. ? -.-
 
 Totals 7s q 1s 1 Cle} eIant e0N 1oS c0N-6 st. Lous 0no c01 OoO--S Two base hits. Morgan Ayerll. L. Sc well Nellie Hoem run: kress. Bases on balls of Brown ,. Stiles l. Collins } Struck out: By Brown 2, Collins l, hlmsey !. Losing pitcher: Stiles
New Britain herald., 1930-08-02

NATHAN HALE GOES INTO
 LEAD IN ROTARY LEAGUE

Noses Out Paradise Park Nine in Exciting Battle to Break First Place Deadock-"Booster" Cox Fails to Stem Tide of Base Hits and He Is Driven From the Mound-Willow Brook Crew Has Two Big In- nings to Defeat Vance 8 to 4-Changes in Stand ing.
New Britain herald., 1930-08-02

-Batted for Spencer in sth.
 xx-Ran for Brane in 9th Pittsburgh OPS 00I 00I- ChlCa go Al 002 clx-In
 Two base hts: Blair, CuyIer, Hartne't 2. Three base hits suhr. Bartell, Wii- son Home runs. Bool 2. Hartnctt. Bases on balls: Of Meine 1, Spencer 5, osborn I. Struck out; By Spencer <. Teachout 2 Osborn ? Winning pitcher. Osborn Losing pitcher. spencer.
New Britain herald., 1930-08-02
BURRlTTS TO MEET HOLY
 CROSS IN CITY LEAGUE

Diamond Rivals Will Clash at Walnut Hill Park This Afternoon-Both to Have Strongest Combinations in the Field - Sokos Slated to Tackle Senecas - Pirates Face Tough Test in West Ends-Repub and Sequins Cross Bats in Junior Loop.
New Britain herald., 1930-08-02
CINCINNATI

z-Batted for Johnson in 5th.
 zz-Batted for Frey n 9th. St. Louis 100 521 l0O-l0 Cincinnati 0o0 no0 0ol- l
 Two cs SC hits; Frlsch, Bottomley. Will son Three base hits Hatey, Bottolrney, Durocher Bases on balls: Off Fallahan f, Johnson ], Struck out; By Hallahan |, Lucas :, Johnson l. Losing pitcher: Lucas.
New Britain herald., 1930-08-02
st. Marks Take Forfeit

The St. Marks Episcopalans once more proved that it is possible to win some games merely walking on- to the field. for the Swedish Bethany nine did not put in an appearance and the West Main street outfit ad- vanced to the top of the second di- vision. It was the third forfeiture the Episcopalians had taken this
New Britain herald., 1930-08-02
Games Monday

On Monday evening the final week or the league will open with the First Baptists playing the St. Mats in the lots" the Swedish Bethany and Trinity Methodist teams meet
New Britain herald., 1930-08-02

z-Batted for Llsenbee in 3th,
 zz-Batted for Warstler iii 8th. New York ll0 0JJ 002-3 Boston 900 coo lQ0-l
 Two base hits; Rice. Oliver, Ruth. Home runs: Ruth 2 Bases on balls: of Ruff1ng ,, of Lisenbee ,. Struck out; By Ruffng g. by Lisenbee l. Losing pitcher. Lisenbee
New Britain herald., 1930-08-02

Two lase hts koenis, Akers, Gehrin- ger ., Johnson, Alexander, Stone, Mul leayy, Clsse!l. Three base hit: Stone Home run Aners Bases on balls of WhitehiN S. Walsh ,. Struck out: By Whjteh,u { Henry l. Walsh ,. Losing pitcher: Henry.
New Britain herald., 1930-08-02

Three base hits: Robinson, Frankow- ski. Home run: Cox, Bases on balls: Of kufta l, Cox 1, Parsons 1. Struck out: By kufta 10, Cox S. Parsons 2. Umpire:
New Britain herald., 1930-08-02

Willow Brook hOO O44 6Oo-8 Vance 900 o02 1l0-4
 Three base hit: Casalno Bases on halls: of Dzierzynsk. {, Rival ?. Struck out. By Dzierzynski S. Rival 10. Um- pre: Lynch.
New Britain herald., 1930-08-02

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-16
Filipinos of Capital
Honor Visiting Delegation

The biggest social event Of the sea-
son for the Filipino community Of
Washington was held in the Willard
Hotel last night, in the nature of a
reception and dance in honor of the
delegation sent here by the Philippine
Legislature to ask Congress to grant
the independence of the islands.
The guests of honor were Manuel
Roxas, speaker of the Philippine House
OF Representatives, and DR.. Pedro Gil,
member Of the same body. Members
OF Congress and their wives, the Philip
pine Resident Commissioners in Wash
ington, Pedro Guevara and Camilo
OsiaS; Mrs. Guevara, Mrs. RoxaS and
Mrs. OSias and others interested in the
Philippines were among those attending.
An added interesting feature of the
occasion was the announcement of the
engagement of Miss Marjorie De La
Mater and Russell H. Stewart, both of
this city.
Miss De La Mater, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. John De La Mater, is con-
nected with the secretarial staff of
Commissioner Guevara. Mr.. Stewart is
a star correspondent in the foreign
service Of the United Press in Wash
ington. -.f
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-16
Women's Country Club
Enrolline New Members

Mrs. A. Franklin Burt of st. Louis,
who came for the opening festivities Of
the club house of the National Woman's
Country Club, will return home this
week. Among very recent new mem
bers of the club are Mrs. Hugh d.
Auchincloss, ST.; Mrs. Harry Hamlin,
Mrs. E. st. Clair Hobbs and Mrs. John
Strongman, all of New York: Mrs. Car
roll Durham, Sd, of Cedarhurst, Long
Island; Mrs William A. Alexander of
Highland Park, ILL.,; Mrs. J. Page
Laughlin of Leesburg, Va; Mrs. H.
Jewett Orth Of Frederick, Nd; Mrs.
John D. Little Of Atlanta; Mrs. William
Johnson Andrews of Raleigh, N. c.:
Mrs. James Bartlett of Anchorage, KY;
Mrs. James Douglas Nisbet of Van
Wyck, S. c.; Mrs. Gilbert M. Hitchcock
of Omaha; Mrs. William Van D. Hodges
of Denver: Mrs. Dorothy c. Hodges Of
Beverly Farms, Mass: Mrs. William
Hewson Baltzell, Wellesley, Mass: Mrs.
Talton Embry and Miss Julia Worthing-
ton, both Of CINCINNATI: Mrs. william
H. Schofield of Peterboro, NJ H.: Mrs.
Werner z. Reed, jr., Pinehurst, N. c.,
and Mrs. Clarence Cary Of Washington
and New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-16
Mothers Glass Assemblies
At Annual BANQUET

The mothers class of Calvary M. E
Sunday school held its annual banquet
in the Cavalier Hotel Wednesday eve
ming. Mrs. John w. Edwards, president
Of the class, welcomed the guests, and
introduced the toastmistreSs, Mrs. Will
liam F. Hellmuth.
Miss Lula Van Dyne, missionary to
AlgierS for five years, was the guest of
honor and principal speaker. Others APP
pearing on the program were Mrs.
Charles S. Baldwin, teacher of the
class: Judge j. w. Thompson, the Rev.
Mark Depp, Mrs. j. w. Thompson. Mr.
was furnished by DR.. Ward Kuentzel,
baritone soloist, accompanied at the
piano by Mrs. Kuentzel.
Among others attending were Mrs.
Mark Depp, Mrs. ]. w. Thompson, Mrs
Charles S. Baldwin, Mr.. and Mrs. r. L.
Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Palmer
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Root, Mr.. and
Mrs. William F. Morris, Mr.. and Mrs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-16
Church Benefit Party
Listed for Eehr,,az, o.

A card party for the benefit Of the
Shrine fthe Sacred Heart will he held
in the parish hall at Sixteenth and
Park road Wednesday, February 2s.
There will be many handsome prizes
The following chairmen are in charge
Of the various committees: Mrs Eva +,
Kilkon, arrangements; Miss Alice o.
Joyce, prizes; MISS Marguerite Mahaney.
tickets: MISS Bessie Dodson, patronesseS;
Miss Catherine Conner. cards and tai,
lies: Mrs. Josephine Fenwick. decora- =
tons; Mrs. Tomothy DunsWorth Mrs
Thomas A. German and Mrs Charles
Curtin, refreshments.
The following Is a partial list NJ the
patrons and patronesses: Mrs u. s
Adams. Mrs. Clifton Aires. Mrs M
Barrett, Mrs. Z. M. Barry. Mrs. r. H,
BaSwell, Mrs. l.. G. Bethert, Miss Mae
Berberich, Mrs. Charles Billiard, Mrs.
e. B. Bishop, Mrs. P. L. Bonner. Mr.. II.
Boyd. MRS. John Cammack. sr,: Mrs. A
J. Carrico, Mrs. John 8. Clemence. Mrs
T. v. Collins, Miss Blanche Cooksey.
Mrs. Louis Corrado, Mrs. Edward Costi-
gan, Mrs. Thomas L. CostiRan. Mrs.
James Couzens, Miss M. Crowley. MRS,
W. j. Dante, Mrs. c. Desmond. Mrs,
Frank Devereux, Mrs. James w, Dorsey,
Mrs. John J. Farley, Mr.. William Ed
monston, Mrs. George Edwards, Mrs.
william O. Feely. Mrs. Alice L. Glenn,
MRS. FroerlcK Gerhard, Mrs. Joseph A.
Ge1er, Mrs. Thomas A. German, Mrs.
@. B. Guthrie, Mr.. e. T. Goodman. Miss
Minnie Hoffman, Mrs. w. F.. D. Heron,
Mrs. e. b. Higgins, Mrs. Edward Hinkel,
Mrs. r. T. Holden, Mrs. George ID
Horning, Mrs. M. E. Horton, Mrs. VIII
liam Paul Irving, Mrs. j. j. Keane. Mrs.
j. Craig King, Mrs. Johanne King, Miss
Sarah Krayecka, Mrs. William Lane,
MRS. Lafayette Leaman, Mrs. Clarence
Mahany, Mrs. c. Mannix, Mrs. r. s.
Martin, Mrs. George j. May, Mrs. w. s.
Mccarthy, Mrs. Elizabeth McCort, the
Misses Mcdonald, Mrs. Martin J. Nc
Hugh, Mrs. r. T. McKenna, Mr.. r. T.
McKenna, the Misses Mclaughlin, Mrs.
J. w. Mcmahon, Mrs. William McNally.
Mrs. M. j. Mcnamara, Miss Anna Motl
Mrs. B. X. Moriarity, Mrs. j. Frank
Moulden, Miss Bessie Murphy. Mrs.
Francis Miller, Mrs. James Murray, Mr..
James Murray, Mr., P. r. Neligan, Mrs.
Mrs. Virginia OHare, Mrs. Joseph
OConnor, Mrs. w. j. ODonnell, Mrs.
Robert O'Neill, Mrs. James A. O'Shea,
Mrs. O. G. Pierce, Mrs. Allen Pope, Mrs.
Harry w. Price, Mrs. George M. Quirk,
Mrs "A. q. Ramisch, Mrs. Nora c..
Riordan, Mrs. j. H. Rupert. Miss Agnes
Saul. Miss Mary Saul, Mr.. Francis
Scott, Mrs. Charles w. Semmes. Mr..
John Sheehan, Mrs. C. G. Sloan, Mrs.
Hugh Smyth, Miss Mary Louise Sulli-
van, Mrs. w. w. Taltavull, the Misses
Thompson, Mrs. George A. Trap, Mrs.
Philip r. Vernier. Mrs. Margaret
Waldron, Mrs. j. Paul Ward, Mrs. I.
v. Warren, Mrs. Francis r. Weller, Mrs.
G. Albert White and Mrs. ]. Raymond
White.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-16
Indiana Society Giving
Press NIGHT Reception

The Indiana Society Of washington
will entertain with a reception and
dance in the Willard room of the Will
lard Hotel Tuesday evening" honoring
the publicity directors of the national
Republican committee and the national
Democratic committee and the Indiana
correspondents in Washington - Mr..
Everett Conner Watkins, Mr.. Mark
Thistlewaite and Mr.. James Hornaday.
Other honor guests will be the guest
speaker, Mr.. Henry Barnhardt, Indiana
humorist and formerly Representative
from that State; Miss Lillian Bury,
Soloist, and members Of the congress
sional and senatorial group. The re-
ceiving line will be headed by the presi-
dent of the society, Representative
Harry G. Garfield. and Mrs. Garfield,
and will include all the honor guests.
1t is hoped that all Indiana residents
In Washington will avail themselves OF
the opportunity of meeting Mr.. James
L. West, newly appointed director of
publicity of the national Republican
committee, and Mr.. Charles Nicholson,
who for some little time, has had a
similar position with the national
Democratic committee. All newspaper
writer's who come from Indiana, as well
as others who wish to know the direct
ing heads Of the great political parties,
are invited to attend this press night
reception.
Dancing and cards will follow the
short program and reception. The
dance program Of music will start
promptly at 10 o'clock. Cards for those
who are to play will be arranged for in
the lounge room. The floor committee
will be under the direction of Mr.. Jack
X. McFall, who will be assisted by Mr..
James Wallace Baldwin, Mr.. Lawrence
Sullivan, Miss Gertrude Marsden, DR..
Don K. Mellett, Mr.. Douglas Whitlock,
Maj. O'Brien,, Mr.. Franklin Hills and
the chairman Of the executive commit
tee, Mr.. Roscoe Fertick.
Plans are now in formation for the
brilliant reception for the Governor OF
Indiana and Mrs. Harry Leslie to be
held in April, when they will come to
Washington to be honor guests at this
party given for them by the Washing
ton residents Of Indiana.
Guest cards may be obtained at the
door or from any member of the society
and the president and executive COM
mittee extend general invitation to
| meet these interesting national figures
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-16
Attractive Exhibit of
Scenes From Manv Lands

An exhibition of paintings at the club
rooms of the District League of Ameri-
can Pen Women at Stoneleigh Court
which is attracting good deal of at
tention is of landscape and gardens in
many lands, the work of Miss Blondelle
Malone, which will remain in place I'M
til February %.
The subjects include the Blue Ridge
in North Carolina, the Greek temple
in the garden of Mrs. Frank Wander
lip, scene at Monterey, Calf. other
scenes in this country, besides subjects
chosen In many lands through which
she has Travelled <2
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-16
Tea at Baptism Home
Marks 50th Anniversary

The board of lady managers of the
Baptist Home viii entertain at tea on
February % from to s o'clock. The
tea, which will be given at 3248 N
street, marks the flftieth anniversary
Of the founding Of the home.
Mrs. Eugene Fugitt Is chairman Of the
committee In charge, assisted by Mrs
j. P. Leake, Mrs, Fred York, Mrs. H.
Todd, Mrs. E. E. Reynclds;3 Mrs. A. W.
Cummings. and Mrs. La Due McGill.
In the receiving line will be Mrs.
w. B. Hoofnagle, president, assisted by
her staff Of officers, Mrs. T. H. Mel
ton. Mrs. A. w. Cummings, Mrs. HUM,
Mrs. L. M. Rice, Mrs. Fisher and Mrs.
G. j. Crouch.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-16
Judge Lynn Chapter. OAR,
Celebrating With Banquet

The Judge Lynn Chapter, d. A. r.,
will celebrate the twenty-second ami
versary Of its organization with ban
quet at the University Club tomorrow
evening. Mrs. Charles C. Haig is re-
gent. Mrs. Bertha NJ. Robbins, founder
of the chapter. will be present. Mrs. j.
Milton Jester is in charge of the event,
assisted by Mrs. Donald NJ. Earll. Mrs.
Harry r. Fulton, Miss sCorita Hunter
and Miss Rebecca Reily.i 5.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-16

Real chic conessot the careful
cultivation of bne'S indiUid-
Hdlity 10ithin the limits of
good taste. ones sense of good
taste grotcS NTH constant
study of the creations OF mas
ter designers, such as those
tphoSe achievements are fed-
tured here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-16

L. B. Jackson, Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph
Teunis, Mrs. E. F. Wallis, Mrs. E.
Beckett, Mrs. Brandt, Mrs. George E.
Adams, Mrs. Lyndon Hugh Baylies, Mrs.
D. w. Burgess. Mrs. Shufelt, Mrs. K.
A. Rule, Mrs. Norman Smith, Mrs. Mary
Triplett, Mrs. John Spratt, Mrs. Jack
Thomas. Mrs. w. s. Hepner, Mrs. Mil
ligan, Mrs. Dolly Morgan, Mrs. Charles
Swihart, Mrs. Hilton. Mrs. Ara M.
Daniels, Mrs. Ross Dellett, Mrs. Haney,
Anderson, Mrs. E. Sargent, Miss Betty
Sargent, Mrs. Walter Price, Mrs. Park
hurst and Mrs. Allen Denton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-16

dancing was enjoyed until a late hour.
Senator Charles s. Deneen, president
of the society, and Mrs. Deneen were
present. Others there were Judge and
ator and Mrs. Thomas Sterling and
their guest, Mrs Edward Dickson Hayes;
Representative and Mrs. Henry T.
Rainey, Representative and MRS. w. Z.
Hull, Representative and Mrs. William
P. Holiday, Capt and Mrs. H. o.
Swindler. and Mrs. Mary Logan Tucker.
Mrs. Black, widow Of Gen. Black, was
also present and was elected an honor
airy member of the society.
The society will meet again March IL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-16

dance at the Madrillon Saturday eve
ming, February Q.
Members attending and their escorts
were Miss Kittie Marques, president
Mrs. Bessie Whit, vice president treas-
urer; Mrs. Hazel Smith, secretary; Miss
Norma Gillchrest, Miss Mabel Goerner,
Mrs. Helen BlatZheim, Mrs. Ouida Fas-
sett, Mrs. Vera Lockwood, Miss Margaret
Goerner, Mr.. Herbert Reichelt, Mr.. Jack
Whit. Mr.. j. Willard Bradley, Mr.. How
ard Lloyd, Mr.. Kurt Blatzheim, Mr.
Warren FaSSett, Mr.. Eden Lockwood
and Mr.. Thomas a'Becket.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-16
Lincoln Day Is Honored
Bv Illinois State Societ

Four hundred Illinoisians attended the
February ball held Wednesday night in
the large ball room of the willard Hotel
In memory of Abraham Lincoln; when
Mr.. Theodore G. Risley, solicitor Of the
Department Of Labor, delivered an elo-
quent grafton, reviewing the life Of Lin
coin. Mr.. Frank X. Sanderson sang a
group Of songs, which also captivated
the audience, accompanied on the piano
by Mrs. Sanderson. After the program
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-16
Italia-America Society
To Hear Prof. Prezzo

The Italia-America Society of Wash
ington has sent out invitations for Tues
day evening, February Is, at 9 o'clock,
at the residence of Miss Bell Gurnee,
1920 Twenty-fifth street, when Prof
Giuseppe Prezzolini, will give a lecture
in italian on Gtlicciardini.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-16

vises them on their crop, aids them
in organizing co-operatives and selling
their produce, We have now some
1900 farms and have only had about
/ per cent of defaults in payment. We
ere going to use every effort to extend
this work.
A third matter we are undertaking
IS the organization of farm bureaus
'ust like those that we have in the.
omposed of the farmers whereby the
armers can aid themselves.
We are working in fifty other ways
oward the same end, encouraging pack
ng firms to establish on the island;
ncouraging canneries, etc. Already
We are beginning to see the fruits of our
forts in an increased productivity and
n the opening up Of certain markets
hat we were unable to reach before.
Though farming Is perhaps our first
concern, we cannot exist by farming
alone, for we have 40 people to the
square mile. We therefore made up
our mind we should do our best to in
iustrialize the island. We have abun-
lance of intelligent readable labor. We
nave potential water transportation to
I'll markets. We have hydroelectric
power. We are putting into our schools
industrial education. We have organ
led q bureau of commerce in the gov
eminent to aid in any fashion possible
new industries that may wish to estab-
lish themselves.
In this, too, we are beginning to show
results. A half dozen firms are now
either establishing themselves or trying
to establish themselves in Porto Rico.
Old industries are increasing their
capacity. The tide Is turning, but, of
course, 1t will be a slow process.
Last and of equal importance with
sketched briefly above the condition of
our people. In order to meet 1t we
must, of course, feed the children, for
no one can be healthy without proper
food, and the roots Of most of our
difficulties lie in that fact. We are
also planning to extend our system of
health units, nodded on those in this
country, and to wage with whatever
means we may be able to obtain war
against tuberculosis.
Endeavors Depend on Roads.
Naturally, all Of the above endeavors
depend upon a properly maintained and
developed road system, for you cannot
have schools or collect your farmers
produce or your material for your fac
tories without roads. So we have got
to maintain our road system in good
condition.
To embark on all this, Of course, will
require money Due to the hurricane
we were loaded with debt and our ex-
penseS were exceeding our revenues,
which had shrunk considerably. We
set to work and cut every conceivable
expense we could from the insular bud
get. We made one man do two mems
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jobs. My secretary, for instance, is
serving as well as commissioner Of
elections, and getting only the salary
for one position. We have no head for
our insane asylum. The health COM
missioner Is acting in that capacity. We
have pooled our government transporta-
ton. We are watching every penny.
That was not sufficient, for an estimate
of the treasury gave us receipts, on the
basis of last years taxes, of but $780,
900. We felt that would not sufflce, SO,
with conditions as they are, we decided
to raise our taxes. We raised the gaso-
line tax by so per cent and provided
$500, 900 more that way. Then the
question of congress appropriating
So, 0O0, 900 for additional hurricane re-
lief came up, particularly 100000 to
do with our roads. This was a life
saver for us. It enabled us to extend
the practical work I have outlined
above, and undertook, in some measure.
the rehabilitation of Porto Rico and
the care of the children.
At this moment the appropriation Is
before congress. I earnestly hope 1t
may prevail. If it does not, we will
have to cut out our increase in rural