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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-12-01
100000 VISIT
HERE IN 1881

The railroads brought more
than 100000 visitors to the
National Capital in 1881, break
ing all previous records. This in
formation was given the transpor.
tation committee of the Washing
ton Chamber of Commerce at a
luncheon meeting at the Burling'
ton Hotel yesterday.
About 100000 of these tourists
responded to special campaigns
Of reduced rates, it Is said. The
railroads are now organizing
Washington visitor clubs in all
parts of the country and the
bicentennial year numbers will
be about 100000, it is estimated.
Each tourist spends a minimum
Of $50 while here.
The committee Endorsed the
plans of the joint committee Of
Washington truck owners to re-
tain reciprocity agreements with
Virginia and Maryland. The
chamber is represented by Arthur
C.. Smith, chairman Of a sub
committee.
A special Virginia commission,
which has been making a survey,
is expected to report to Governor
Pollard this week. Legislation de-
signed to wipe out existing agree
ments is to be presented to the
Virginia legislature IN January.
Further study is to be made of
conditions at Thomas and Logan
circles before taking action.
Plans advanced to date for re-
lieving traffic congestion at these
points provide for cutting through
$hA SoVaocoVaf rocor1yotinrNc
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-12-01
What's Doing Today and Tomorrow

Observation-Disclosures COM
mittee of Gridiron Club, 2 p. m;
willard Hotel.
Concert-Mrs. Lawrence Town
sends morning musical, II a. m;
Mayflower Hotel.
Meeting-Board Of Lady Man
ayers of George Washington Uni
versity Hospital, 1890 a. m;
Mayflower Hotel.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-12-01
MISSING GIRL SOUGHT

Police have been asked to
search FOR Miss Delina Purdie, %,
q native of Pocatello, Idaho. Rela-
tiveS said the girl last lived at
1926 M st. N. w.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-02-10
HOME ORCHESTRA IS IN
 PROCESS 0F FORMATION

Purely for their own pleasure and not for competitive Or public purposes, a home orchestra is in course of formation by Rob- ert Manthey, local musician, and Thursday evening a meeting is to be held
 Already, MT. Manthey said, about ten have signified their pleasure and willingness to be a part of the orchestra and i'm cluded in these are three vio- linistS, one pianist, three saxa- phones, one drummer and two cornet players However, Mir Manthey feels there are many more musicians in the city who may want to become associated and to those an open invitation is extended to anyone who cares to join, to notify him. With few exceptions, the present members are all amateurs but feel excel lent training will be forthcoming in carrying forward present plans as proposed
 The first meeting. Thursday, at p. m. at the lessen resi- dence
Seward daily gateway., 1931-02-10
LACK, HOME TRAINING

Anchorage uncovered a gang of ruffians and housebreakers recently, The Gateway is advised who have been in the business of robbing stores, houses. etc., in an organized method These ruffians proved to be none other than some Of the well known youths of the town, and after the chief had rounded the gang up, the city magistrate handled the case. It seems, it Is said, that it is purely the result of lack of home training and parental overseeing; that not only the boys involved, but likewise their parents should be chastized.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-02-10
ABOUT THREE WEEKS
 WORK COYOTE HOLES

The coyote holes at the foot of Mt. Marathon ate about one- third completed but at the pre- sent rate of progress, about three more weeks will come the big blow of.
 The ground has been cleared from the "" to the quarry and the piledriver is ready to begin placing piles in position for the trestle out over the water and alongside the breakwater site.
 It is said that a greater per- centage of dynamite will be used in bringing the rock down. instead of black powder. When the big shot is touched off there will probably be more of a quake felt than thunderous burst.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-02-10
MINE RICH SHIPPER

The Wernecke mines of the Treadwen Yukon company on Keno Hill, Y. T., continue to earn an operating profit, which, at the present price for silver, pro- mises to net $4oO,OOo for the past years operations, according to the president
Seward daily gateway., 1931-02-10
IMPORTANCE OF METALS

Without metals there woul be no manufacturing in the modern sense. Today the mines supply the steel manufacturer with sili- con, tungsten, vanadium, moly- bdenum, nickel, chromium each with distinguishing and often rel markable qualities
Seward daily gateway., 1931-02-10

Chas. Gilliland, who has been a very sick man for some days past a tthe Seward General Hos pital, was strong enough yester- day to sit up for a brief period.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-02-10

Most of Alaska lies between the same parallels as Norway, Sweden, Finland, and one-third of Russia, which have a popula- ton of over 10,OOOOOO.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-02-10

Another indication that spring will soon De here is seen in the advertisement, appearing in this issue, calling attention to Notice of Registration" for the purpose of registering all qualified voters for the next election.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-02-10

Practical and beautiful bridge giffs at the Alaska Shop.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-02-10

HAVE YOU HEARD THE NEW -OKEH' RECORDS at SYLHIA'S? EHEY ARE WONDERFUL.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-02-10
Classified Advertising

RATES-Fifteen cents per line Count six average words to a line. Minimum charge 50 cents first insertion, 7h cents per line for subsequent insertion
Seward daily gateway., 1931-02-10
WANTED TO BUY

Hundreds have sent us discarded jewelry, old gold, false teeth, bridges, crowns, silver, platinum, diamonds, antiques. Mail yours today. Money mailed promptly. Goods returned if offer refused. Uhler. Sta. E. Brooklyn, N. Y.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-02-10

LATEST INyENTION-New radio tubes warm-up in six seconds: For demonstration call Adams 63.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-02-10

The best ice cream yet. Hor- luck's Danish Ice Cream. Candy Cottage, sole agent.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-02-10

FOR SALE or long lease, Dream land hall. Inquire Gateway.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-01
MEXICAN KILLED
in NORTH END
AUTO ACCIDENT

Tragedy entered the scene Of
New Years festivity last night
when Jose G.. Gaitan. Mexican
musician. was instantly killed when
struck by an automobile driven by
William Nishmonger near Second
and K streets in Brawley, accord
ing to police records.
Gaitan's neck and both legs were
broken.
Gaitan and a friend were walk
ing into Brawley for gasoline for
the machine in which the mem-
bers of a Brawley Mexican orches-
ira were returning to town after
playing for dance. Nishmonger.
accompanied by his family, is said
to have approached the two from
the rear as they were walking down
the same side Of the highway.
Neither group was aware Of the
other.
An inquest was 70 be held this
afternoon at Hoopes Funeral home
in Brawley. according to an an
nouncement made by c. C. Cock
ley. deputy county coroner.
Nichmonger reported to police
and was released to appear when
called, It is reported.
Ga.tan is survived by his widow,
who resides in Brawley.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-01
COLD WAVE IN
NORTHERN PART
OF STATE ENDS

I SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. l. (UP)-
The cold wave that has enshrouded
Northern California for the past
several days had disappeared today
in the wake of binding rainstorm
that swept across that portion OF
the state last night.
In San Francisco heavy wind and
sheet-like rain drenched the city
causing considerable damage Roofs
were torn and trees uprooted.
Thunder and lightning accom-
panied freak outburst of rain in
Napa. while several sections of the
bay region were almost flooded from
the downpour.
Storm warnings were issued to
small boats and fishing craft along
the coast from San Francisco to
Washington by the United States
weather bureau.
Rain in the mountainous regions
changed to snow, four inches being
reported at Lake Tahoe.
The thermometer continued to
rise early today. Citrus and fruit
growers, who have suffered heavily
from frosts, rejoiced as the warmth
set in.
The total rainfall in all sections
of the state was far below normal
despite last nights blast.
A southwest wind and soaring
temperature gave promise of i'm
mediate rain in the southern part
of the state.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-01
Sykes Named AS
Prison Director
By Gov. Young

SACRAMENTO, Jan. /. UP>-
Frank c. Sykes, member OF San
Francisco's outgoing harbor board
has been appointed to place on
the California board of prison dl-
rectors by Governor C. G. Young, II
was confirmed today.
He will succeed Judge Charles +
Mclaughlin of Sacramento, who re-
Gently rendered his resignation be-
cause Of ill-health.
The appointment, subject to con-
firmation by the State Senate. viii
be for a term ending January II
1898. 1t was dated by Governor
Young December 20.
Sykes, contractor, has long been
active in civic affairs. He has served
as San Francisco police commits
sioner, president of the San Fran
cisco fire commission and harbol
commissioner.
The State Senate at its next ses-
sion will pass ON the names OF
Sykes. Henry Eickoff and r. A
Leonard, unless Governor-elec'
James Rolph should withdraw them
All directors Of the prison boafo
serve without compensation.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-01
BOTH OUTSIDE
And IN NOT SO
GOOD FOR HIM

Ralph E. Hunt was on the inside
looking out at the U. S. Grant
Auto Supply last night and liked it
until he thought policeman was
on the outside looking in.
He then made a hurried exit
through a skylight and slid down
a telephone post to land in the
arms of l.. Z. Gillett, city policeman,
said Gillett today.
What Hunt would have done to
the safe in the office is problem
atical if he had not been disturbed.
He is said to have completely ruin
ed the combination with two sledge
hammers.
A passerby saw Hunt within the
steel gates used to close the park
ing space at the plant and asked
him what he was doing inside. Gill
lett was watching the men during
the conversation but remained out
OF sight. Hunt explained that he
had been on q New Years celebra-
ton and was so inebriated that his
friends left him inside.
He asked for a match and the
passerby told him he had none but
would go get one. When he de
parted Hunt beat a hasty retreat,
which landed him in the city jail
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-01
FAMOUS GERMAN SCIENTIST
WATCHES ANNUAL PARADE
By LEICESTER WAGNER
United Press Staff Correspondent

PASADENA, Calf, Jan. /. UP)-
The work which DR.. Albert Einstein
hopes to accomplish in Southern
California was put to one side today
that the famous physicist might see
the annual Tournament of Roses
parade.
Accompanied by Mrs. Einstein
the German scientist came here by
automobile last night from San Di-
ego, where he was given an enthus-
iastic reception when he arrived
from Europe aboard the liner Bel
genland
DR.. Einsteins party went to the
home of Arthur Fleming, member
CT the executive council of Califor-
MIA Institute of Technology, i'm
mediately upon arrival here. The
scientist, tired by his public appear
ances yesterday and naturally shy
expressed a desire for as much ex-
clusion as possible.
1t was understood that he would
witness the Tournament of Roses
from carefully chosen vantage
point, probably withdrawn from
public gaze.
The Einstein party will move in
to a house to be selected from one
of several offered. The move will
be made in a day or so and DR.
Einstein has indicated that his stay
will be of about six weeks.
During that time he plans to
confer with physicists who have
been working out materially the
theories he evolved mathematic-
ally.
"His work will be more of dis
cussiOn than anything e!se,"
Frau Einstein explained in in
terpreting her husbands re-
marks.
He speaks only German, she
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-01
CONTROVERSY IS
EXPECTED WHEN
CONGRESS MEETS
Many Debated Issues To
Be Considered BY Law
Making Body

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1. up
Injection of so many controversial
issues during the recess into al
ready crowded congressional CAL
endars confronted Republican lead
ers today with real problem in
preventing an extra session after
March 4. Some of them were
frankly skeptical of being able to
avert it.
When. congress reconvenes Mon
day, it will have but 81 legislative
days to transact a mass of neces-
sary routine business. This could
be accomplished easily enough
we're it not for the additional mat
tiers which have forged to the fore
front and which are sure to cause
protracted debate, especially in the
senate.
Not in recent years has a Christ
mas recess produced such a number
of incipient legislative volcanoes.
During the few days usually set
aside for quiet vacation, there
have been four major controver-
sizes added to number which Re-
publican leaders had agreed prev
iously must be acted upon.
These are the old railroad con-
solidation issue, revived now for
congressional airing in the new
eastern trunk line set-up approved
by President Hoover; the old soldier
bonus row, appearing in new dress
in the proposals for cash payment
of adjusted service certificates; the
renewed controversy over govern
ment water power dismissal of
three employees of the newly or
ganized federal power commission,
the political quarrel between the
veteran insurgent Senator George
w. Norris, on one hand, and Robert
H. Lucas, executive secretary of
the Republican national committee
and regular Republicans, on the
other, and the expected report OF
the Wickersham law enforcement
commission on prohibition.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-01
Deny Themselves
To See Doomed
Son Once Again

KANSAS CITY, Jan. l. UP)-A
mother and father who have been
months saving enough money to
come here from Columbia, Pa, are
staying in Kansas City for two
days so that the mother can kiss
her son once more before he is
hanged for murder.
The son is Paul Kaufman, a
World War veteran, sentenced to
die for killing Avis Woolery, Webb
City. Mo-, girl he enticed to Kan
sas City from her home.
The parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Kaufman, arrived yesterday. They
have not seen their son for four
years, but they expected to spend
just a few minutes with him and
then return to Columbia, where the
father is a laborer. But yesterday
was not visitors day at the Jail and
they could talk to their son only
through steel netting. Paul said he
wanted to kiss his mother once
more, so she is staying until tomor-
row, when he may have the chance.
The mother believes her son
should be punished for the murder
although she is hoping his sentence
may be changed. She says his
mind has not been right since he
came back from the war, suffering
from gas.
The date of the hanging is not
set. pending an appeal. Kaufman
once served a prison sentence in
Colorado.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-01
OFFICER KILLED,
SIX WOUNDED in
CHICAGO BATTLE
Policemen Guarding Taxi
Office Shot BY Gang
sters During H0ld-Up.

CHICAGO, Jan. 1. U.P)-A police
man was killed and six men, one
a notorious gangster, were wounded
in New Years Day battle between
officers and holdup men in Chicago.
John Dondruska, an officer de-
tailed to guard west side taxicab
office, was slain in a battle which
he started with five bandits who at
tempted to hold up the office. 1t
was believed he wounded at least
one of the gunmen before he fell
himself, bullet through his head.
Another policeman was shot
through the stomach, two cabaret
patrons were wounded, Sam Battag-
liza and another bandit were shot
and another reveler was hit on the
head in a battle that developed
when Battaglia, one of the most no.
torious gangsters in the city, led
two others in an attempt to hold
up a New Years party on North
Clark street.
Battaglia and his pals ate a mid
night lunch at the c. &, 0. cabaret
and at 4 a. M, when the New Years
Eve celebration was at its height, at
tempted the holdup. A squad OF
police from the East Chicago avenue
station happened in few minutes
later and the battle began.
Battaglia was shot in the right
arm and right side. George Geordo,
his partner, was shot in the mouth.
The third member of the holdup
band escaped.
Policeman John Maier, who re-
Gently gained much notoriety IN
connection with the suicide Of I'll
tied English woman, was shot in the
stomach. He was not with the
squad, but was celebrating with
other revelers in the cabaret.
Mathew Joyce, a policeman, was
shot in the stomach; John Rup-
pert, a patron, also was hit in the
stomach by a bullet and Eugene
Brooks, another patron, was injured
when one of the bandits hit him on
the head with gun.
The bandits with whom Dondrus-
ka fought entered the cab office at
6 q. NJ. as drivers were turning in
their receipts for the night. They
left without obtaining any loot.
Witnesses believed Dondruska, who
shot three times, wounded at least
one of them.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-01

I'll Centrans sent 1881 on its
way last night with one of the
most enthusiastic celebrations
ever staged here in honor of the
New Year. The town turned out
almost 100 per cent TO attend
the various functions planned in
honor of the event.
The Barbara Worth hotel was the
scene of one of the important par
ties of the evening Members OF the
Junior Chamber of Commerce
sponsored the affair and that organ
ization was we'll represented.
Brilliant decorations tranSformer
the lower floor of the hostelry intf
a bower of loveliness and HUNDREDS
of beautifully gowned women ank
men in holiday attire danced the1t
following the New Years dinner.
This annual party again provfd
to be one of the outstanding sociRl
events of the year. The lobby was
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-01

LOOK FOR
AB[QN;T0R
kidnapping OF Boy Inside
Job, Think Detectives
Working On Case.
NO CLUES FOUND
Grandson Of August A.
Busch On Way To At
tend Holiday Affair.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Jan. l. tU.Rl-
The kidnapping of Adolphus Busch
Orthwein, grandson of Adolphus
Busch, well known brewer, here last
night was an inside job" Chief Of
Detectives Robert A. Kaiser, said to-
day.
Kaiser admitted that search for
the man who kidnapped the 13-year-
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Percy J.
Orthwein so far has been unsuc-
cessful.
Kaiser said that it was apparent
that whoever abducted the heir to
the Busch millions was familiar
with the New Year celebration plans
| of the boy, who was kidnapped as he
started by automobile to visit his
grandfather at party in his honor.
ST. LOUIS, Jan. l. (U.PEThirteen
year old Adolphus Busch Orthwein,
scien of one of the wealthiest fami-
/ lies in the middlewest, was kidnapped
last night, as he was being driven
to the home of his grandfather.
! August A. Busch, for New Years
Eve dinner party.
One of the most intensive police
searches in years here failed to re-
veal a clue today to the whereabouts
of the blonde, handsome boy. His
father thereupon capitulated to the
unknown kidnaper with an offer TO
reward generously and absolutely no
questions asked, for information"
leadingto the child's safe return.
| The boy, grandson Of the president
/! Of Anheuser-B Busch, Inc. and great
! grandson of the late Adolphus
Busch, millionaire brewer, was kid
| naped shortly before Z p. m.
/ The Orthwein family chauffeur.
Roy Yowell, called for the lad at
+! the front door of the Orthwein man
sion in exclusive Huntleigh Village.
and Adolphus jumped in the front
seat of the limousine.
AS the car slowed down to leave
the estate, Yowell later told police.
"a negro or dark complexioned man
tried to wave me down, but didn't
stop.
1.-The man then climbed on Q
trunk at the back of the car and
Continued on page 81
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-01
Ell CENTRANS GIVE BIG
HAND TO NEW YEAR KID

crowded to capacity through the
evening.
Many large parties enjoyed the
New Years dinner before scattering
to private homes for dancing and
cards.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ell Centre and
all tine youngsters donned pa
per caps at rakish angles and
ushered the New Year in with
vim and vig0r at the midnight
matinee staged by the manage
ment of the Fox Imperial thea
tire.
Eniivening airs such as "Hap-
py Days." "Yes, We Have No
Bananas" and 'sHOt Time" would
have been a success as examples
of community singing if it had
not been for certain youths able
to whistle through their teeth.
1t might be said that Clements
Austin automobile was the diminu-
tive star of the show. The minia-
ture machine appeared on the stage
for the prologue and posed grace
fully.
Min and Bill" perfect vehicle
for Marie Dressler and Wallace
Beery, was a riot of fun with the
necessary touches of tragedy and
pathos for excellent entertainment
Judging by the enthusiasm of the
audience, the management made a
wise selection. The two leading
characters were the whole show and
delivered characterizations which
must be the envy of all Hollywood.
Taking everything into considera-
ton, it certainly may be said that
the midnight matinee was bowling
success.
Other Attractions
Ten big 'acts Of vaudeville en-
livened the bill at Brunk'S tent show
at the city limits. The frolic was
attended by an enthusiastic audi
ence which apparently approved OF
every offering.
Among the attractions was that
of the recording and radio artists
the Musical Fools
Homes throughout the city were
the scenes Of private dinner parties
dances and bridge parties. New
Years decorations graced many
tables where groups of friends
gathered for watch parties.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-01
Endurance Bug
Hits Feminine
Plane Pilots

LOS ANGELES, Jan. l. W.P -
Two women flyers, Edna May Coop
er and Bobbie Trout, plan to take
off from the Los Angeles munich
pal airport at noon today in an at
tempt TO shatter the worlds air en-
durance record.
Just before the take-off their
Robin monoplane was to be chris
tened Lady Rolph. A bottle of sea
water taken from San Francisco
bay by James Rolph III, son of
Governor Rolph was to be
broken over the propeller by Anita
Page, movie actress.
Miss Cooper said today that she
and Miss Trout were determined to
stay aloft until their motor stops
running.
I'VE feel certain we will have no
trouble in setting new worlds
mark for women" Miss Cooper
said, "as the present one is only 42
hours, 18 minutes. We will keep
right on going with the intention
of breaking the international rec
ord for men. That record is more
than 600 hours"
Gasoline, oil and food will be
supplied by refueling plane man
ned by Ralph De Rose and Bud
Hussey.
Miss Cooper was one of the first
Hollywood actresses to be awarded
a pilots license.
Miss Trout at one time held the
solo air endurance record for wom-
en-. She and Elinor Smith Of New
York set the present refueling mark
several months ago.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-01
INSANE MAN IS
RESPONSIBLE FOR
CONGREGATIONS

PASADENA, Calf, Jan. 1. tU.P>-A
31-year-old World War veteran was
held in a South Pasadena sanitari-
um under guard today, accused by
deputy sheriffs Of having started
seven fires on Mt. Wilson trail
They said the suspect, James Will
son, hiked up the trail Tuesday and
from time to time lighted pieces of
paper and tossed them into the
brush. AS fast as crew of 80 fire
fighters could eXtinguish one blaze,
another would break out ahead.
Fire crew members said that they
finally skirted one fire and found
Wilson ahead of them, holding a
lighted paper.
Forest service officials said Wilson
had been an inmate of the Sanl-
tarium for mentally afflicted for
three years, but had been permitted
to take hikes alone. They declared
they would ask that he be moved to
another institution and that they
would guard him meanwhile.