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The Washington times., 1931-05-19
Morris Bans
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sary, but I might add that much
indignation was aroused in this
community over the stories as
they appeared in the press.
Sees Harm in Publicity
I wish to state that it has al
ways been and it will continue to
be my policy that, as mother
and a parent, cannot, by any
act or omission in any way what
soever, subscribe or contribute in
any way to giving publicity to in,
discretionS of minors and par
ticularly school children of our
county. as 1 feel that such pub
licity might, and probably would
place an irremovable stain upon
the characters of children and so
effect the futures of such chill
dren that they may never. during
their lifetime, be able to re-
establish themselves in their
proper places in public affairs and
incidentally the humiliation and
the modification that must con-
Sequently be felt by their respec-
tive parents might have an equally
harmful effect upon their parents.
1t will be my purpose and inten-
ton at all times to be fair toward
anyone with whom may come in
contact in the administration of
my public duties, but I take the
positive position that I will not
diviate from the aforestated policy
under any circumstances whatso-
ever.
The Washington times., 1931-05-19
Frederick County
CLericS Meet June IS

FREDERICK, Md, May 10.
The annual meeting of the Fred
erick County Ministerial Associa-
ton will be held June Is at Brad
dock Heights, it was announced
here yesterday at a meeting Of
the group.
The Rev. B. F.. Blumbaugh,
Lastor of the United Brethren
Church, Myersville, president Of
the association, presided at yes.
terday's meeting. Two new mem
bers were received. They were
the Rev. C. N. Frushour, of Gross
nickles Church of the Brethren
and the Rev. Amos John Traver,
of the local Lutheran Church.
The Washington times., 1931-05-19
NURSE GUARDING CHILDREN
SkuH-Cr0ss Bones Note
Frightens David S0urs

made hideous by stealthy FOOT.
steps around his home and he be-
lieves that his enemies are
getting ready to match their &C.
tionS with threats on his life.
that are Haunted in his face on
arising each morning.
Sours says that since his &C..
quittal of Buracker'S murder he
has been summed. scorned and
ostracized in his neighborhood.-
Officials of the county have noti--
fled Sours to have the same
brace of bloodhounds that fol-
lowed a trail from Buracker's
dead body in the mountains to
his (SoursD home placed on the
trail of those who are leaving
their notwithstanding notes on
his doorStepS.
The Washington times., 1931-05-19

LURAY, Va, May 19.-Pictvred
sticks of dynamite, with forms of
men lighting their attached fuses,
accompanied by crossbones and
skulls, are torturing the life of
David Sours, acquitted a short
time ago by jury of this county
of the murder of Edward Bur
acker in the Blue Ridge, 10 miles
east of Luray, on March S.
SourS says that notes each
night are being placed on his win
dow sills and doorsteps, telling
him that if he does not irrlne-
diately, leave the Ida neighbor-
hood he will be blown into king
dom come"
He has informed Sheriff Lucas
of this county that his nights are
The Washington times., 1931-05-19
KEEPERS
. DEATH S|FTED

CAMBRIDGE, Md, May 10
NNS0.-Department of Justice
agents arrived here yesterday to
assist in investigating circum-
stances surrounding the death of
Ullman Owens, aged keeper of the
Holland Lighthouse in the lower
Chesapeake Bay.
Mr.. Owens body was found last
month in the lighthouse about the
same time Federal prohibition
agents and customs officers were
capturing IA alleged rum SNUG
Rlers and three fast launches.
Investigators attempted to asso-
Eiate the lighthouse keepers
death with the smugglers' activi-
ties but so far have made no
discovery to warrant further &C
kion.
A room in the lighthouse,
where Mr.. Owens body was
found, was in apparent disorder.
An autopsy and inquest, however,
failed to bring out evidence of
foul play, and the body was bur-
bed in the family plot at Deals
ISLAND near here.
The Washington times., 1931-05-19
KensingtOn Woman
St1n1bIeS to Death

Mrs. Ellen Rebecca Stup, So,
of Kensington. Md, fell to her
death at her home this morning
when her heel caught as she was
walking downstairs. Her skull
was fractured and death was
almost instantaneous.
The woman is survived by two
sons and two daughters. Funeral
services will be held tomorrow
from the Ascension Episcopal
Church, Gaithersburg, Md.
The Washington times., 1931-05-19
ADVERTISEMENT
Corns, CallOuses
Off in 3 Minutes
Painless, Easy, No Irritation

Three minutes ends the toughest,
most painful corn or callous when
you use Shur.Off. This amazing
new remedy stops all pain the in
slant it is applied; positively will
not irritate or affect healthy skin,
but so quickly softens the corn or
callous that in a few minutes you
can easily take it out-root and all.
Why use old-time preparations
which so often irritate and require
several days treatment? Get Shur-
Off of any good druggist. follow
the simple directions and enjoy real
foot comfort at once.
The Washington times., 1931-05-19
Agriculture Home
Work Is Resumed

Several hundred Washington
men went back to work yester'
day, When construction of the
new Agriculture Building was
resumed.
The work stopped just two
months ago. when the contrac
tors went into the hands of a
receiver. A new contracting firm
acceptable to the bondsmen, and
the Treasury Department, started
operations yesterday.
Additional men will be placed
on the job to rush completion.
The Washington times., 1931-05-19
Federal EnapLOye
SNCCunabs to Burns

ANNAPOLIS, Md. May 10.
Peter Schroen. 81, Washington,
Government Printing Office en-
ploye, who was burned IN a gas
explosion at his summer cottage
at Herald Harbor yesterday, died
shortly before noon today at
Emergency Hospital here.
Mr.. Schroen was burned when
apparatus for the manufacture of
gas which he had installed in his
home exploded. He is survived
by his wife, an employe in the
Census Bureau.
The Washington times., 1931-05-19
Capital Couples Get
Rockville Licenses

Marriage licenses were issued at
Rockville, Md, to Napoleon Le-
fevre, So, and Alexina Trotter,
45. and Harold B. Stanton. 33,
and Pearl A. Ellis, 81, all of
Washington; John Cline, 81, and
Viola Leila Michael, 81, both
OF MyerSville, Md; Herbert L.
Brown, %, of Camden, S. c., and
Anita Lee Dennert, "a, of Law,
renee, Mass. and David r. Muir,
phey. "a, of Dophne, Ala, and
Caroline E. Gaines, %, of Jasper,
Ala.
The Washington times., 1931-05-19
GRADER DEAL
IS EXPLAINED
To COUNCIL
Answers Demand for Resigna-
ton by Showing He Saved
Town $25 on Transaction

IUWII WEC UU IIdIISdGlIUII
George Finger, president of the
Common Council. of Capitol
Heights, now under fire of the
town, withstood an hour and a
half's grilling last night. to win
the first tilt in the battle to re-
move him from office.
Resignation Demanded
Fingers ordeal came at an
open meeting of the Mayor and
Common Council, when a schOrch-
ing report of an investigating
committee asked the council pres
ident'S resignation, after it was
found that a road grader, bought
b.. the tow at the supposed price
of $50 actually had cost SIS.
According to testimony, Finger
was given a town check for $50
with which to pay for the grader,
and paid for the machine with a
personal check for $25. He ex-
planned the difference as an act
to obtain the grader at the
cheapest possible price.
Explains Transaction
In his explanation, Mr.. Finger
declared: &
"The grader was first priced
at $50 by Mr.. Perry Boswell, of
Mt. Rainier, from whom /
bought it. / was told by a
member of the council of that
town that if 1 explained the
machine was for the town of
Capitol Heights and sent a
check for $25 it would be ac-
cepted.
81 did this, and was only
holding the excess $25 until 1
was sure the transaction was
complete"
The meeting closed with the
decision to withhold action until
the governing board of Capitol
Heights could confer with Mr.
Boswell.
The Washington times., 1931-05-19
Air Legion Adjudged
Best in Whole u. S.

The District of Columbia Air
Legion has been judged the out
standing flying club in the United
States and will receive the Will
bert Wallace White trophy at a
dinner at the Lee House tonight
The trophy is given annually to
the club which has done most to
promote flying.
The Washington times., 1931-05-19
Workman Injured
At KLingLe Bridge

James Gray. So. colored, 1877 G
st. S. W., is at Emergency Hospi
tai with crushed leg. suffered
in a cave-in at Klingle Bridge
today.
Gray is one of a force of work
men employed in widening the
bridge.
The Washington times., 1931-05-19
Will SON STADIUM FETE

Children of the Mcfarland,
and Park View community centers.
will present program of panto--
mines and dances next Saturday
afternoon in Wilson Stadium
under the direction of the COM
munity center department.
The Washington times., 1931-05-19
DAHLGRENS TO ELECT

Officers will be elected at a
meeting of the Dahlgren Terrace
Citizens Association tomorrow
night at the Social Oyster Club,
Twelfth Street and Rhode Island
Avenue Northeast.
The Washington times., 1931-05-19
INSURANCE HEAD DIES

william o. MacGill, president
Of the Baltimore Life Insurance
Company, is dead.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-16
BRITISH RULE IN
 INDIA IS STILL
 AT FEVER HEAT

Bombay, Jan 16-(UP)- Troops and police clashed with Indian con- gress volunteers when general hartal. or passive strike, began here today.
 Congress officials estimated the number of casualties throughout the city at D. m. They said that every effort would be made to maintain the non-violent character of the Hartel.
 Chief conflicts occurred in the Hindu quarter of Bhuleshwar, where the Hartel was complete, and before the high court. which was picketed by volunteers.
 The city remained quiet generally despite frequent police charges 70 dlsperse crowds or prevent process sions.
 "Sholapur Martyrs Day" as the occasion was called in honor of four natives executed at Poona Monday for the murder of policemen during tbe Sholarpur uprising, opened quietly. Most of the Hindu shops in the bazaar area were closed, but many Moslem shops stayed open in defiance If the Hartal order Other Moslem shops were closed for Fri day prayers, but were expected 10 reopen later in the day.
 Traways and other forms of trans portation began the day functioning
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-16
FOUR GAS USES
 GAINED IN l93O
Water Heating, Refrigera= ton, Home and Industrial
 Heating Uses Effected
BIG GROWTH REPORTED

The year of 1880 witnessed a widespread recognition by the pub lie of Connecticut of four uses of gas fuel, all of which are the re- suit of recent development. The first IS the use of gas in an appliance known as the automatic storage wa ter heater. This heater has no nov ing parts, needs never be touched by the owner and affords a constant supply of hot water at a uniform temperature, automatically control- led by t1e thermosa. The device has now teen brought within reach of most family budgets. enabling thousands of installations in the past year.
 The second is the use of the gas refrigerator, wherein gas heat, strange as it seems, supplies the necessary low temperature for :he family icetox. The chemical and physical principles involved have been utilized in large cold storage plants for years, but their applica- ton to the comparatively sm1ll home refrigerator is recent.
 Thirdly. large strides were made in the use of the house heating fur mace. In contrast with the common belief, the cost of gas for house heat ing Is much more nearly competi- tive with other fuels than was thought possible few years ago, es- pecially when the cost of heater at tendance is added to the bare cost of the other fuels. Several hundred installations were made during the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-16
DOCTORS TO GIVE EVIDENCE TO-DAY
Adjourned Hearing on the Charges Against Patr0l=
 man This Afternoon
BECAME ILL ON DUTY

Members of the Board of Police Commissioners were scheduled to hold an adjourned meeting at 5 o'clock this afternoon for the pur- pose of hearing the evidence of two physicians in the case of PatrOlman Edmund Cass. Part of the testimony in connection with charges against the young officer was heard last Wednesday An adjournment until this afternoon was made to permit Dr. J. Henry McGrath and Dr. E. p. Fitzpatrick, police surgeon, to file statements as to their professional knowledge of Officer Cass physical condition. It was brought out at the last meeting that the accused patrol man reported back. for duty when q general order was posted mand- ing the return of all policemen on leave of absence. He had been
 suffering from a heart condition. He volunteered to return and take his place on the afternoon squad without the sanction of the police surgeon. He became i'll on duty and took drink and was suspended for violating the rules.
 As Superintendent of Police Joseph Fl. Mclean, Captain Richard Leroy, Lieutenant Arthur Warrington and Sergeants John Bowling and James Gibbons have testified that the rec ord of the patrolman is one of the finest in the department and that the accused was one of Waterbury's most efficient officers. it is believed in view of the medical aspect of the case that the board will show some leniency. There will be no past "bad marks" to be considered, it has been pointed out by friends of Pa trOlman Cass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-16
Copy Of Financial Report Was Given
 Solons In October
Money Audited By Government Experts-Tells Why Reserve Fund Is Necessary in Dealing With Emer- gency Observation-Disclosures Probe of Finances at Any Time

of finance of the army and found correct. A copy of this report was sent to each senator and congress- man last October and some eight thousand copies in all were distri- buted.
 Unless the National Red Cross maintained substantial reserves it would be utterly unable to respond to emergencies when they arise. If it were necessary to go out and raise funds before any relief could be started tremendous suffering would result. The American Red Cross in a large sense represents the government and the people of the United Staes. and must be like our army and navy ready at all times to respond. Hence 1t Is im- perative that very substa antial re- serve be maintained which must be replenished.
 "The exact financial situation of the Red Cross Gas of November 30, 1930,) is this: It has an endowment fund and reserve permanently in- vested of $11,253,0O, the income of which is available for current use. It has a disaster fund of $5,00O, 900 which has been appropriated for this present drought relief, of which one million dollars has already (January 13) been expended. After providing the budget of $2.226. 900 for the work of this fiscal year the Red Cross holds $1,734,O0O devoted to our compelling obligation for con- tinuing service to the disa bled ex- service men and women of the World war.
 It has a fund of $s5O, 900 supple mented by an appropriation by the congress for the replacement of the wartime frame office build ing. the use of which must be dis continued in accordance with the governments building program. There are restricted funds of $158,- 900. There remains $4,658,00O to safeguard all other obligations to which the organization IS commit ted, including immediate response to any other, domestic disasters which may occur and the continuance of our regular program of public health nursing, first aid and life saving, nutrition, home hygiene and care of the sick, Junior Red Cross, and the work for the men now serving in the regular army and navy both in this country. in our insular possessions, and at foreign stations.
 Since July 1, 1919 the National Red Cross has expended $37,O0O,- 900 over and above all of its receipts during that period. Then its funds available for expenditure were $51,- 000,000. During that eleven year period the balance has been re- duced to fourteen million dollars committed as indicated above. It cannot go on forever depicting its reserves and still be prepared for service such as is required in this present and in like emergencies.
 "The Red Cross will welcome the most searching investigation of it's financial affairs at any time"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-16
FINANCE MAN OF MYSTERY STILL
 PUZZLES THEM
Residents of Belvidere, In., Where A. w. Benham Does Business, Are Div- ided on Legality of Methods

Belvidere. Ill, Jan 16.-UP)- Residents of Belvidere were divided to-day in their opinions regarding the legitimacy of the business which A. W. Benham transacts mysteri- ously and which enables him to pay 50 per cent interest to persons who lend him money.
 The leading exponent of Benham and his business was Benham him. self who worked for years as a factory employe, then advanced rap idly to q position that had made him. among the working people, at least, the leading financier in the town.
 Benham had many packers. most of them factory workers who have invested money in his Blackhawk Finance company and who declared he has paid them promptly.
 Chief opponents of Benham were the towns bankers, who started in- vestigations of his business after finding that more than $310,O0O in accounts had been withdrawn by persons who lent him the money.
 Eve been dealing in financial af- fairs for many years. and I've never yet seen legitimate enterprise that would pay 50 per cent interest," de- clared Omar H. Wright, president of the Second National bank, who said Benham's claims that he made his money buying and selling "anything, anywhere. anytime" was absurd.
 Let 'em investigate" declared Benham hotly, when informed that not only federal agents. but repre- sentatives of the Secret six" rack ct commission of Chicago as well. had uncover men here trying to find out about his business.
 'I like investigations" he said. "The investigators come to ques- ton me. They end up by lending me money. It makes more business. Let 'em investigate"
 Benham said he was. however, hurt" that anyone should doubt the legitimacy of his business.
 There is no secret about it," he said. "I have agents out looking for the right opportunities. They report the opportunities to me. l make a purchase and a quick sale at big profit. The difference be- tween me and banks Is l give my friends q square deal and cut 'em sn on the profits. The bankers are jealous. that's all"
 Widespread publicity given Ben- hams company and numerous inves- tigations reported being made have failed. observers said to-day, to frighten his investors and it was said that just yesterday citizens of Rockford pooled $1,700 to lend to him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-16
CROSS THANKS
 PROF RUGGIERO

Governor w. l.. Cross was pre- scntcd yesterday with an oil painting of himself, the work of Professor q. RuggierO of this city. The picture was presented to Governor Cross in Hartford ycs- tcrtiay morning by Senator Joseph IT. IAwlOr of the 18th district. Governor Cross was highly pleased with the gift, especially fin view of the fact that 1t came from Waterbury. This morning Pro- lessor RuggierO received letter of thanks from Governor Cross. It read: "T'his morning Senator LawlOr brought into my office the beautiful pOrtait which you have made. thank you very much indeed and hope that when you arc in Hartford you will call"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-16
PROHIBITION IS AT ITS ELEVENTH
 ANNIVERSARY
By CECIL OWEN

United Press Stair COrreSpOndcnt) Washington, Jan 16. UP)-Pro- hibition marked it's 11th anniversary to-day and the calm that precedes a storm.
 In Washington. the political at mosphere was more tense than usual pending publication of the prohibi- tion report prepared by President Hoover's law enforcement commis- sion after more than 19 months of investigation.
 Throughout the nation, news re- ports carried the protests of critics and the praises of proponents of the existing order of prohibition. Labor and Women'S organizations and state legislatures brought up the subject Meanwhile, federal enforcement methods were threatened with new investigation-this time to learn the extent to which telephone wires are tapped to obtain evidence. The house expenditures committee agreed to hold hearings on a proposal for such an inquiry.
 In Florida, the executive council of the American Federation of Labor prepared for a national modification campaign to permit beer.
 Women opponents of prohibition
  to formulate their program for pro- hibition reform" Connecticut and Indiana state legislatures were con- sidering proposals against national prohibition.
 From dry leaders came anniver- sary statements praising the effect of prohibition.
 The Women's Christian Temper ance Union in a statement said the 18th amendment had increased the national purchasing power by $6,- 900 100000 q year. This was the estimated amount formerly spent annually in saloons, the Union said.
 Three million children were said by the Union to be given an op- portunity to attend high school who before prohibition would have been forced to go to work at an early age. Workers generally have been bet tered and employers aided by aboli- tion of Blue Monday" since prohi- bition, it's statement added.
 Prohibition "iS an immeasurably helpful factor" in the present un- employment situation, said F. Scott McBride, general superintendent of the anti-saloon league. He stressed the need of further education on the effects of alcohol, better enforce ment and speedier trial and punish ment of violators.
 Just when the Wickersham com missions report will be made public remained a matter of conjecture to- day, but it is not expected now until next week, although President Hoov- CT probably will receive it before the end of this week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-16

Washington. D. C., Jan 16.-In response to a request late Wednes- day for statement concerning Red Cross finances, Judge John Barton Payne, chairman of the central com- mitte said!
 There is no need for any mis- understanding or uncertainty as to the funds of the Red Cross. It pub fishes and distributes widely each year an annual report which con- tains in detail the financial state ment audited by the war depart ment. The financial report for the year ended June 30, 1880 was transmitted to the congress October 10. 1880 by the secretary of war with the certificates of the secretary that 1t had been audited by the chief