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The Washington times., 1931-11-07
TAX|MEN FIGHT.
VALIDITY Of
P.U.C.RULE
Bell and City Seek Injunction
Against Establishing of
Meter System

An attack on the validity of the
Public Utilities Commission order
abolishing the zone system of taxi,
cab operation is expected to be
made in the District Supreme
Court in the near future by the
Bell and the City Cab companies.
Officials of the companies in
dicated that a bill for an injunc-
ton to restrain the commission
from putting its order into effect
on January 10 will be filed.
The companies are affected par
ticularly by section of the order
which forbids anyone except the
proprietor or an employe Of the
proprietor from operating a taxi
cab. Both companies do not en-
ploy drivers but rent out their
cabs to men with hackers Ii
censeS.
20 Cents for 2 Miles
The commissions order pro-
vides that all cabs be equipped
with meters and that a rate of Is
cents for the first two miles and
S cents for each additional third
mile be charged. Maj. Gen. Ma
son M. Patrick, chairman of the
commission, stated that only me-
terS which register according to
distance travelled will be permit
ted.
Such meters, it is estimated,
cost approximately. $125 new and
$50 reconditioned. The order for
bids drivers from making charges
for additional passengers and pro-
vides that a 10-cent charge be
made for waiting five minutes or
more. "
Opposed by Roberts
The order was drafted at con-
ferences between General Patrick,
Harleigh H. Hartman, vice chair
man of the commission, and
Assistant Corporation Counsel
William A. Roberts, following a
lenthy public hearing. on the cab
situation. Throughout the hear
ing Mr.. Roberts indicated his
favor of the meter system of
operation.
Peoples Counsel Richmond E.
Keech was not invited to the
conference. He stoutly defended
the zone system of operation.
He had no comment to make on
the order passed by the COM
mission. but pointed out that in
20 months of operation. the zone
cabs we're responsible for a gen.
eral drop in taxi rates in the
District.
The Washington times., 1931-11-07
F Street Is Derided
As 'MendicaHut Lane

Advocacy of more stringent reg
ulationS of beggars and aims
seekers who infest downtown
streets was taken to the District
Commissioners yesterday by police
officials.
The Brightwood Citizens ASso-
citation, through William NICK.
Clayton, suggested that F Street
be renamed "Mendicant Lane"
and G Street "Beggars Highway"
so that citizens may have a little
bit of Dear Old Lunmore" in the
center of the Capital City.
The Washington times., 1931-11-07
Shipste0d Protests
Cotton Rates Action

President Hoover yesterday
heard a protest from Senator
Shipstead (F.-L), of Minnesota,
against the Governments action
in suspending lower cotton rates
on Mississippi barge lines.
ShipStead said the Chief Execu-
tive assured him the suspension
was only temporary, pending a
hearing Of protests brought by
railroads against the lower rates.
The Washington times., 1931-11-07
IOWANS TO DANCE

The Iowa State Society of
Washington, D. c.. will hold a
dance and card party at the Hotel
Willard Tuesday night, November
II. Lieut.. Col. Henry Spencer
Merrick. the president. said the
organization is planning a dinner
dance for December.
The Washington times., 1931-11-07

mental one, was built a year ago
and had passed all previous tests,
including three similar power
dives yesterday at the Naval Air
Station here. but naval officers
asked for q fourth.
The Washington times., 1931-11-07

conference IS grounded above al Else on
the economic.
DR.. Herbert Feis, economic advisor Of
the Department of State, is known to the
newspapermen of the Capital as the
"brains" of the department. His friends
characterize him as ga young edition of
Justice Brandeis." He is both.
Brilliant, liberal of viewpoint, one of the
greatest international economic and finan-
cial authorities in the country, vivid and
romantic of appearance and personality,
Feis not only does an enormousl ly i'm
portant work with outstanding distinction,
The Washington times., 1931-11-07
''HOLDUP" LAID.
To INDEMNITY
COMPANIES
Contractor Presents Charges
to U. S. Attorneys Office;
Said to Look Like Extortion

Charges that indemnity COM
panies are holding up contrac-
tors on Government projects were
laid before the United States at
torney's office today.
The charges we're made by
Thomas Brant, contractor, of 944
Fourteenth st. N. E., in a lengthy
conference with John w. Fihelly,
first assistant to United States
Attorney Leo A. Rover.
Prosecution Considered
Mr.. Fiheily took the matter OF
probable criminal prosecution
under adviSement, declaring:
"What Mr.. Brant tells me
looks like extOrtiOn, but the code
specifically sets out that only a
public official can be guilty Of
extOrtiOn. However, there may
be some old common law which
is applicable to this particular
case, and will spend the next
few days seeking to find such
a statute"
Mr.. Brant charged that GER
tain indemnity companies operate
unethically and demand a huge
bonus over and above the pre-
MUM when they execute bonds
for contractors who have been
awarded Government contracts.
He expressed the opinion that
certain Government officials were
in colluSion with the indemnity
companies, but was unable to
bear out the allegation.
Conspiracy Suspected
In this connection Mr.. Fihelly
said:
eff we can prove that we
will have a great case. We can
charge conspiracy. 1t certainly
is a matter which should be
investigated, and while we
would like to take it before
the Grand Jury, we cannot now
unless we hope to obtain an
indictment. The Grand Jury,
under ruling Of the District
Supreme Court, no longer can
make reports where it cannot
find an indictment"
Mr.. Brant told Mr.. Fihelly:
81 was the low bidder on the
new boiler maker shop at the
Navy Yard. When 1 made my
bid bond 1 had to deposit $500
in a bank in order to guarantee
the indemnity company which
furnished my bid bond. When
1 was awarded the contract 1
went Immediately to work. I'm
der the contract I had 10 DAYS
in which to duly execute my
final bond. 1 expected that the
company which made my bid
bond would attend to the mat
ter from a simple business
standpoint.
$1,000 Premium Asked
con the tenth day the COM
pany's agent came to me and
asked what 1 was going to give
extra for the execution of the
bond. I told him:
Nothing but the premium,
IL per cent on the bid price,
"He said:
"'YOu will have to give us
$1,000 extra
II talked the matter over
with my banker and he ex-
planned that unless went
through with the bond l would
lose the $2,5OO l had on de-
pOSit. Naturally paid the
$1,000. 1 have had the same
thing to happen to nle before
and know other contractors
who have had the same expert.
ence. Some have been fleeced
out of as much as $4,000 under
identical circumstances"
Brant expected to confer today
with the Better Business Bureau
and to discuss with his attorney,
John P. Mullen. institution Of civil
The Washington times., 1931-11-07
ALL STATES BALL

The All States Society will
hold its annual ball November
20 at the New Shoreham Hotel.
The association is made UP Of
representatives from ~all State
societies in the District. '
The Washington times., 1931-11-07
Capitol Hill
ECONOMIC ADVISOR FEIS
MAKES DEAD FIGURES
:a lump WITH LIFE
ROBERT s. ALLEN

NHERE resOundng titles than that of economic
advisor the imposing rolls of the State Department.
but ones work there is Of greater Importance and IN
fuence in the farung diplomatic interests of the Govern
than this office Every note negotiation, every
The Washington times., 1931-11-07
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Robert S. Allen but he brings
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post into one Of the most pol
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-13
ELECTION CASE IN WO0NS0CKET
 WAS DECIDED
New Election in One Ward and Those Declared Elected Before Cannot GO on Ticket

Providence, R. l., Jan 13-(U. PO The Rhode Island supreme court ruled to-day that new election must be held held on January 27 in the fifth ward of Woonsocket to elect an alderman and two council men.
 The court also ruled that the bal lot for the new election should bear only the names of Ernest l.. Dupre. unsuccessful republican candidate for alderman in the November elec- tion. and Valmore A. Belanger and Emile A Pepin. defeated candidates for councilmen.
 Thus, the names of Paul St Jac- ques, elected alderman. on a reform ticket, and Alfred Farley and Jo- seph G. Pacard. elected councilmen. on the same ticket, will not appear on the ballot.
 The courts decision was on a bill in equity brought by the Dupre fac ton against St Jacques. in which it was charged that signatures on the nomination papers of the St Jac- Ques group were invalid.
 Since voters will be able to vote for St Jacques candidates at the new election only by writing their names on the ballot, 1t was virtually con- ceded that the three candidates de- feated in the November balloting would be elected on January 27.
 1t was pointed out that through the new election, Felix A. Toupin. elected mayor of Woonsocket on a reform ticket, doubtless would lose the balance of power in both branch- es of the city council.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-13
But the Losses in the Lead= ing Shares Did Not Run Over One POint-All the Oil Shares Met Consider able Support
BY ELMER C. WAI.ZER

(NnltcU f'fcSS FlnancMI SUltOf)
 New York. January 13 - tUP)-- Mildly reactionary tendencies con- tinued on the Stock Exchange to- day with leading issues showing small losses at id-afternOon.
 Substantial declines had been forced in principal trading stocks but a good share of the early losses was recovered in desultory trading this afternoon. A few issues. in- cluding J. I. Case. Westinghouse Electric, Lorillard. Sears. Roebuck and Electric Power and Light, made fractional gains.
 Losses in the main body of stocks did not generally run above point. Steel common recovered about hnlt of an early point loss and similar movements occurred in other sec- tions. Fluctuations were insiGnifi- cant and most of the large traders temporarily withdrew from the market.
 Oil shares met considerable sup port after lifting of selling pres sure in Texas Corporation, which broke more than points yesterday on official advices that the company earned little more than half its 6.V- ident requirements during 1930. Principal selling in the industrla list converged on A. M. Byers apG Vanadium both of which werf forced more than two points below their previous levels on suspens!cr of pool activities. Bethlehem Stee was also under pressure but me, support around the 50-level.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-13
Judson President
 Waterbury National
Manufacturers Elects E. O. Goss President and
 Lewis s. Reed Executive Vice=Presdent

The annual meeting of officials of the Waterbury National bank wts held this morning with the election of officers as the principal business F. w. Judson was elected president; A. J. Thomson, vice president; A. l.. Edmond, cashier; F. G. Thompson, teller, and I H. Chase, chairman of the board of directors.
 The board of directors named to- day include: I. H. Chase, A. w. Mitchell, F. w. Judson, Alfred Hart, J. s. Dye, c. A. Templeton, A. J Thomson, l.. Russell Carter, R. D. Ely, J. E. Smith, C. l.. Campbell, w F. Kaynor, l. P. Kellogg and A. l.. Edmond.
 The new board of directors of the Central Industrial bank were elected last night and include: A. A. Gusta- ferri, Joseph Gustaferri, Leonard Santarsiere, Nicholas Gargia. A. V Galasso, Leonard Mecca, Canio Yer rastro, Leonard Lorusso and Harry A. Dochelli. The election of officers will take place tonight.
 Following is a list of the directors and officers elected at the annual meeting of stockholders of the Citi- Zens and Manufacturers Nationa' Bank held at 70 o'clock today:
 Directors.
 Fred E. Beardsley, Bonnet F Bristol, John F. Bulger. Frederick $ Chase, Benjamin l.. Coe, Irwin w Day, Edward o. Goss, John H. Goss Edwin S. Hunt, Charles B. Jackson William s. Jones. Robert H. Leach Truman S. Lewis, Lewis S. Reed Francis T. Reeves. Leavenworth P
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-13
PROMOTION FOR
 M.F. HUNCERVILLE
Becomes Asst Mgr of Audit= ing Dept of John Han=
 cock Insurance Co
ENTERS DUTIES JAN. 26

Friends of Maurice F. Hungerville son of Mrs J. J. Q O'Sullivan of 536 Baldwin street, will be delighted to hear that the young man has been offered. and has accepted, splendid position as assistant manager of the auditing department of the John Hancock Life Insurance company in its home office in Boston.
 Mr Hungerville was connected with the local Hancock agency in the capacity of cashier. This posi- ton he is going to is considered a h gh advancement in the field.
 Mir Hungerville is treasurer of the Washington Hill Athletic club and Is well and favorably known in the Washington Hill section of the city He is a graduate of the local schools
 The young man takes up his new duties in Boston on Monday, January 26th
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-13
STATE TO WAIVE ITS RIGHTS IN
 KINGSTON CASE
Will Allow the Federal Re- ceiver to Act and Will Make No Further Protest in Matter

Hartford, Conn, Jan 13-(UP)- The state will waive it's rights in the F. F.. Kingston x Company re- ceivership in favor of the federal receiver, it was understood today after conference between the at of the Phoenix State Bank and Trust Company. state-aprointed receiver.
 The result of this action would be place Attorney Banjamin Slade of New Haven in complete authority as receiver of the defunct securities firm. Slade was appointed by United States District Court Judge Edwin S. Thomas after the state superior court had assigned the receivership t,. the Phoenix Bank. Assistant Az torney-G John H. King pre- vIously had announced the Attorney generals office would ask federal court to dismiss it's receiver.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-13

Stating that the moonshine and wine found in his restaurant at 3S Union street were not for sale but were used in making pie, John Sampugna, 40, of 124 North Elm street was found guilty of keeping liquor and was fined $1OO and costs and sentenced to 10 days in jail, the latter being suspended by Judge Theodore Meyer in city court this morning.
 Through the court interpreter. he stated that he took an occasional nip of the moonshine during the cold and frosty mornings and used the liquor and the wine in making d special pie which needed these liquors as ingredients.
 Not giving much credence to the story, Judge Meyer ordered the fine imposed which was paid.
 A continuance until Saturday was granted Tony D'Ambrosia 43, of GA Walnut street. charged with reckless driving. He struck a trolley track sweeper, Frank Presto, 55, of Griggs street. yesterday near the Scovill gate at the corner of Hayden and East Main streets. The latter was
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-13
Catholic Council
 Reports On Activities
Wonlens Executive Board at Meeting Last Night Hears
 of Yuletide Work

their Christmas programs. Rev Francis M. O'Shea. assistant direc- tor of the Diocesan Bureau, pre- sided
 Mrs John White of the garment committee, reported an entertain ment was held for $50 children in Mulcahy school during Christmas time. Clothing. toys, and sweets were distributed.
 Miss Catherine Burns of the In- stitutoinal Visiting committee re- ported the International Federation of Catholic Alumnae of which Mrs Frank P. McEvoy is chairman, CO., operated in spreading cheer at the various institutions.
 The College of St Elizabeth's S Alumnae conducted a party at St Joseph's orphanage and presented gifts to the children.
 Notre Dame alumnae and Mt St Joseph's alumnae presented gifts to inmates at Brookside. The College of New Rochelle alumnae supervised the Christmas program at the House of Good Shepherd at Hartford. The Sacred Heart high school alumnae distributed baskets of fruit to patients at St Mary's hospital.
 Plans have been started for the annual meeting which will take place early in March.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-13
USED AMBULANCE
 FOR JOURNEY TO LICENSE BUREAU
Screen Actress and Actor Director Are to Be Wed -The Actress Had Been Patient at Hospital

Los Angeles, Jan 13.-(UP)-kay Francis. screen actress, and Ken meth MacKenna, actor-director, will be married tere Friday, according to an announcement male by Miss Francis after they applied for their license. MacKenna and Miss Fran cis rode to the marriage license bureau in an ambulance. which the actress explained was taking her to her home from the Cedars of Leban- on hospital, where she had been re- ceiving treatment for several days for a jaw aiiment.
 Miss Francis gave her age as 25 and her real name as Katherine Gibbs. MacKenna's real name is Leo MielZiner. Jr. and he is 31 years old. They met six years ago while appearing on the stage in New York. Miss Francis has been mar ried twice before. She is a native of Oklahoma City, where Miel- ziner's father is noted portrait painter,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-13
Reaction Continued In Market Trading
 With Some Losses
Leading Issues Showed Shall Drops Dur ing the AfternOOn-A Few Shares Made Some Slight Gains
EARLY TRADING

New York, Jan 13.-(UP)-Yester days reactionary tendencies were carried over in to.day's early stock exchange transactions and leading shares broke to new low levels.
 Losses were generally limited to around a point with all groups feel ing the effect of the renewed sell ing. Trading was more active, with several large blocks changing hands
 After the initial outburst of sell- ing. however. liquidation showed a tendency to dry up and little exten- sion of the opening losses was made in subsequent trading. II
 Texas Corporation, which was q weak feature of the previous session, broke to new low for the current movement at 30R on sale of 4,000 shares. Other oils were off in sym pathy.
 Other good sized losses were made by Westinghouse at s5A off |; Amer ican Telephone at 1S4is. off M; Ar Reduction at 95A, off + and Mont gomery Ward at 17M, off 7s.
 Uni.et States Steel was another weak spot. breaking nearly point to 14lM but later recovered about half the early loss. Allied Chemical ral- lied above it's previous closing level after opening point lower at l64.
 Changes in other sections of tn" list were mostly fractional.
 Consolidated Gas was an exception to the trend. rising F. point to S5S'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-13
City's Drought Quota
 Placed At $2O, GOO
Local Red Cross Chapter Fixes Sum at MeeGag This
 Morning

A special meeting of the executive committee of the local chapter of the Red Cross was held this noon at the headquarters on Field street. Ac- tiOn was taken on the ten million dollar appeal to aid families suffer- ing from starvation in the drought stricken states. The local quota was put at $2O,O00.
 Dr John N. Lewis, chairman, said some contributions had already been received and he asked the aid and cooperation of all who feel disposed and are able to donate something to this fund.
 Those at the meeting included: i: Dr Lewis. Atty Thomas Moore, Rog- CT Sperry. Mrs l.. P. Sperry, Miss Harriet Gregory. Frank Green, F. William Hampson. Scout Executive Arthur D. Marston and Mrs Edith M. Ladd. secretary.
 A copy of the telegram received to-day follows: Rev John N. Lewis, chairman, Waterbury chapter, Amer ican National Red Cross, 21 Church
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-13
Auto Demonstration
 In Common Pleas
Judge Beardsley "Goes Mechanca in Desire to Decide
 Suit

passengers on Christmas eve, 1928, figured in a triple collision because their driver. Edward Dunn, could not stop his car.
 Judge Beardsley was not satisfied
 with the evidence and ordered copies of the reports of the collision as sent to the motor vehicle depart
 ment, be brought in to him. He al- so said he could not reach an opinion on the brakes of Dunn's car unless he saw them. Attorneys James M. and J. Greg ory Lynch appearing for the plain tiffs said the car was then in a junk yard at the foot of Southington
 mountain. Judge Beardsley ordered the brakes from the car brought to the court room. Healey & Healey appearing for the defendants, suc- ceeded in getting the parts carted to the court room and there they were this morning.
 Whether Judge Beardsley had reached an opinion after seeing the brakes was not reported. He re-
 served decision.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-13

Dignified common pleas court be- came, temporarily, this morning, an automobile junk yard, while Judge Harry J. Beardsley was given the inside information on the workings of a set of auto brakes. On the floor of the court room, directly in front of the bench were placed several large pieces of heavy wrap ping paper. on which were the fol- lowing auto parts: Two rear axle housings, one emergency brake, two front brake shoes and rusty 1928 auto marker. That collection might not sound large but everybody pass ing the court room was attracted by the huge castings.
 The parts were brought in to satisfy Judge Beardsley who in a previous decision on case before him said he was not so sure about the brakes on the car in question being defective. The case in question is that of Mrs Mary and Marguerite King against George E. Spencer and others. The plaintiffs allege the car in which they were
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-13
Premier Steeg Is Facing Deputies
 for First Time

Paris, Jan 13.-UP)-The Cham Der of Deputies was re-opened at 3:1O D. m. to-day with the gov ernment of Premier Theodore Steeg facing strong and turbulent op- position.
 The dean of the chamber. Mau- rice Sibille, officiated at the open- ing assisted by six of the youngest deputies who pronounced an eulogy of the late Marshal Joseph Jacques Joffre.
 The session then was suspended for a few minutes, prior to election of officers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-13
|SIAMESE TWINS ENTER SUIT FOR
 THEIR FREEDOM
They Fled From Couple Who Had Managed Them and Are Now in Charge of a Nurse

San Antonio, Tex, Jan 13.-UP) A civil suit by Daisy and Violet Hilton Skinner. the Texas Siamese
 twins, asking freedom from bond- Iage" was on file to-day in district court. The suit asks an injunction against Myer Itothbaum and his
 Wife. Emily, restraining them from | holding the twins in their care. Re- quest is also made that a receiver be appointed to give an accounting of money the twins have earned while touring the world on exhibi- ton.
 The petition states that the twins escaped from the custody of the 1othbaums here December Is and fled to hotel They have since been in company of nurse, Mary Hilton, to whom their mother re-
 leased them, the petition recites.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-13
SUIT FOR FALSE ARREST
TRUSTEES FOR
 THE FAIRFIELD
 STATE HOSPITAL
Measure to Clarity All Such Appointments Will Be Rushed Through the Leg iSlature

Hartford, Conn. Jan 13-(UP)- A measure intended to clarify un- certainty regarding appointments to the board of trustees for the Fair field state hospital. now under con- struction at Newtown, will be rushed through the legislature when it reconvenes to begin business Thursday, 1t was indicated to-day.
 Legislation passed by the 1929 general assembly, which created the hospital, failed to state specific terms for five of the 12 trustees.
 The proposed bill, which has the support of Governor Wilbur L. Cross, would divide the board in three equal groups, four to be elected at every biennial session of the assembly. Thus four trustees ap- pointed by Governor Trumbull for terms ending in 1893 will remain in office. Eight trustees will be ap- pointed by Governor Cross. Those who will remain are Chairman Samuel A. Eddy, North Canaan: Ed ward G. Buckland, New Haven: Harold B. Senior. Bethel; and Will liam c. Gilbert, Danbury.