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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-17
HAWLEY OPPOSES
INCREASE IN TAXES
Oregon Republican Places
Government Relief Second
to Business.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Placing relief of the Government sec
ond to relief of business, Representa-
tive Hawley made it plain today he is
not convinced tax increase Is 1mpera-
tive.
He headed the Ways and Means Com
mittee of the last House, which group
must originate revenue legislation.
Returning to the Capital the day
after Senate administration leaders de-
clared additional governmental revenue
essential, the oregon Republican said
he had hoped mo increases would be
necessary, but sentiment around here
seems to favor one"
IF an increase should become nee
eSsary we would have to study the STU
alton carefully and put the additional
levies where they would do the least
harm" he added ut seems to me the
way should be made as plain as possible
for an economic recovery and that ad-
ditional taxes would delay that re-
covery."
Hawley viewed business conditions
as beginning to return to normal and
said:
THAT is what makes me careful re-
garding tax matters. Relief OF the
Government is secondary considera-
ton; relief Of the people and business
is primary consideration.
"The normal Treasury surplus in 1928
and 1929 from the present tax would
wipe out any increase in the bonded
Indebtedness in a very short time. I
see no reason why conditions shouldn't
be as good as they were"
In the face of the administrations
apparent determination to recommend
fKnn H. ~
Congress withheld their views pending
party conferences.
Senator Harrison Of Mississippi,
ranking Democratic member of the
Senate Finance Committee, said how
ever, II the administration wished re-
vision, the burden must be placed upon
those best able to pay"
The Democratic position with refer
ence to increased taxes" Harrison said,
will be determined after full confer
ences and exchange Of views between
the Democratic membership Of the
House Ways and Means Committee and
the Senate Finance Committee, with
other Democratic leaders.
The whole financial system must be
studied and the views of economic and
financial experts must be obtained with
reference to the effect of additional
issues OF Government securities on the
present credit structure"
Meanwhile, Representative Bacharach
OF New Jersey advanced a plan which
contemplated a graduated increase on
income taxes above $4,000 applica-
ton OF gift tax and luxury taxes and
an increase in estate taxes. He eSti-
mated it would bring an additional
$750000,000 in revenue.
Bacharach, ranking Republican on
the House Ways and Means Committee,
some months ago advocated higher in
come taxes, but suggested the in
creases begin on incomes of 100000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-17
DEMOCRAT CHIEFS
CONFER ON DRIVE
Smith, Raskob and Shouse
Hear minute Men" Plan
Outlined at Farley.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, November 17.-Plans
for the organization of the minute men
of the Democratic National Committee,
newly created advisory body, were out
lined last night to a conference of 40
prominent New York City Democrats
by former Gov. Alfred E. Smith, John
j. RaSkob and Jouett Shouse.
Mr.. Shouse, National Executive Com
mittee chairman, said the formation Of
the minute men" is the climax to
the national committees continuous ef-
forts since 1928 to build up militant
party headed toward victory in 1882
and beyond"
He reported numerous Endorsements
of the movement have been received
from all over the country and many
had applied for membership.
Mr.. RaSkob, chairman of the Ma
tional Democratic Committee, said,
however, the choosing of members of
Invitations have been mailed to more
than 1000 business and civic leaders
in the 48 States, he said.
Former Gov. Alfred E. Smith char
acterized the movement as lone of the
most constructive steps ever undertaken
by Democratic National Committee in
the interest of the party and good gov
eminent"
He quoted as exemplary of the ideals
of the organization the words Of
Thomas jefferson, Let us hasten to re-
trace our steps and to retain the road
which alone leads to peace, liberty and
safety"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-17
ID HURT IN BLEACHER
COLLAPSE AT FIGHT
200 Alexandria Spectators Are
Thrown to Floor During
Portner Arena Bouts.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, November IT,
Although 200 spectators were thrown to
the floor in heap when q light bleach
er section of the Portner Arena COL
lapsed during the second preliminary of
the boxing bouts being staged here last
night for the benefit of the Alexandria
Day Nursery Fund. only IA persons were
slightly injured. The stand was about
10 feet high.
Prompt action by the Alexandria
police and fire rescue squad in getting
some 20 persons out of the wreckage
and in keeping the majority of the
capacity crowd of nearly 5000 in their
seats, prevented a near panic. The
bouts were resumed after the crash.
Ten persons were treated by the
rescue squad for skinned legs, and C. F.
NARROW, 7O4 King street; William Free
man and John Barrett of 1928 Bunker
Hill road, Washington, and Mrs. Jennie
Bollman, 1923 I street, Washington,
were carried to the Alexandria Hos
pital for first-aid treatment. All had
sprained ankles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-17
Life looks rosy for him
Health worth more
than fortune

THE baby to be envied is the one
Il who is born with an inheritance
of perfect health, to begin with.
And who's lucky enough to have a
mother who knows how to build up
this fortune.
"Perhaps Pm old-fashioned," she'll
say to the doctor who pronounces
her child physically 1000 at baby
show, 'but this health certificate
means more to me than all the stock
certificates in the world. If my baby
grows up strong and well, I'm will
ing to leave it to him to make
career and fortune for himself.
"Already I'm teaching him the
value of regular habits. Regular
sleep, regular meals, regular func-
tons. He's never once been off
schedule, not even when he was
cutting teeth or travelling to the
country. l make sure of that by
giving him Nujol regularly. He has
his own bottle in the nursery"
Nujol works so easily and naturally
that it won't upset a baby under
any conditions. 1t keeps everything
functioning properly. 1t not only
prevents any excess of body poisons
1--WE all have them from forming,
but aids in their removal. 1t is safe
and sure. Nujol was perfected by
the Nujol Laboratories, 2 Park
Avenue, New York City.
just try Nujol for your baby. Give
it to him regularly for the next three
months. See if it doesn't make things
much easier for both of you. See he
doesn't thrive on this new schedule
children themselves much prefer
living by regular routine).
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-17

YOHN HoEKE of College Park, Md,
spry and agile at 90, clambored
aboard the frigate Constitution
~ yesterday for the first time in 70
years and renewed an acquaint-
ance formed in 1861, when "Old Iron
sides" was a school ship at the Naval
Academy. In his own words, the his
toric vessel seemed as sound and mt as
a bell to him" if somewhat altered
since last he strobe her decks.
The reconditioned and recommiS-
stoned Constitution, which has been on
public exhibition at the Washington
Navy Yard since Saturday a week ago,
was built almost SO years before Hoeke
was born. he said, but he is proud of
the fact he has known the famous old
fighting ship at least half of its life.
Hoeke was a drummer in the Marine
Corps when the Constitution was as
signed to training duty at the Naval
Academy, and although he never served
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-17

they are giving
I h ir unem-
ployment bene-
fits, with the
proceeds going
to your own To-
cality. That's a
big thing and
should raise a
lot of money.
Go, even if it's
my picture and
you have to
sleep through it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-17
NINE TAKEN IN RACE
TRACK DRIVE JAILED
By a Stan Correspondent of The Star.

BY a Stan OoTTtSpOHutHI OF ne SUIT.
UPPER MARLBORO, Md, November
17.-Nine men, arrested by detectives at
the Bowie race track for various Of
lenses, were Jailed here last night.
According to Sheriff w. Curtis Hop
kins, the men were taken in a drive on
and gamblers at the track
They were committed by the sheriff,
who said charges would be preferred
against the men today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-17

with the vessel, the ex-Marine says he
was often aboard her during service
days.
"Old Ironsides," which during the
past few days has shared the spotlight
of attraction at the navy yard with the
British cruiser, H. M. S. Delhi, prob
ably will be towed away from the Po-
tcmac early tomorrow, unless foggy
weather interferes, on her way to Will
mington, N. c., for the next exhibit
stay. The Delhi, too, will get under way
tomorrow morning, and will journey to
Hampton Roads, Va, for two-day
stay.
The Constitution, which has been
visited by nearly $4,000 persons since
she locked at the navy yard, will prob
ably return to Washington in April OF
next year for participation in cere-
monies incident to the Bicentennial
anniversary of the birth of George
Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-17
Will Rogers
Says:

BEVERLY HILLS. Calif.-Watch
your local movie theaters for the date
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-17
PROCHANZKA MURDER
WARRANT WITHDRAWN
~ a staff Correspondent Of The Star.

UPPER MARLBORO, Md, November
17.-As indicated in his announcement
yesterday, Deputy Sheriff Thomas H.
Garrison withdrew the warrant charg-
ing Frank Prochanzka with the murder
of Emmanuel Thorne. Withdrawal of
the warrant automatically Cancelled the
scheduled hearing before Justice of
Peace Thomas D. Griffith. and neither
Prochanzka nor Arthur c. Keefer, his
attorney, appeared at the magistrate
office.
Prochanzka lives in Greater Capitol
Heights and formerly operated a ga
rage there.
The body of Thorne, q. S. Marine,
was found about 800 yards from the
garage, but authorities were unable to
find any evidence linking Prochanzka
with the crime.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-17

I always holler at the end OF each
one, so it wakes everybody up and
lets 'em know it's over.
Say, this new home building idea
of Mr.. Hoovers sounds good. They
are working out lot of beneficial
things. The only thing it took 'em
so long to think of any Of 'em. We
ought to have plans in case of de-
preston, just like we do in case of a
fire, Walk, don't run, to the nearest
exit"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-17
GOLD MOVEMENT
REvERSES TO U. S.
October Exodus Is Laid to
Europe's Misconception of
Credit Corporation.

BY the Associated Press.
The heavy Withdrawals of gold from
America during october were described
today at the Commerce Department as
having virtually ceased, and again i'm
ports of the metal are tending to exceed
exports.
The sudden shift in the flow Of gold
which reversed the trend of many
months and took 1898, 6o4 900 from this
country in October, was said by some
department officials to have been due to
European misconception of the proposed
national credit cooperation. During the
month $50 GOT 900 came in.
Ordinarily" said one authority of
the department, "this movement would
have continued just long enough to en-
able European central banks to make
short term credit adjustments.
Panic Seized Europe.
at happened, however, that state
of panic suddenly seized upon Europe S
financial centers due, apparently, to
general misconception concerning the
method of operation of the proposed
the extent to which gold Withdrawals
were affecting the so-called free gold
held by the Federal Reserve banks.
This resulted in a raid on the dol
lar which led to highly accelerated
gold outflow. AS soon as it became evil
dent that Federal Reserve banks were
readily meeting all demands without
any diminution in the amount of free
gold held and without even sugges-
ton that demands would not continue
to be met, confidence in the dollar was
restored, with the result that since the
beginning Of November earmarking OF
gold for foreign account has virtually
ceased and imports have tended TO ex-
coed exports"
Trade Balance S36,OOO,OOO.
The upward squirt of American favor
able merchandise trade balance, which
started in September, continued its I'M
petus in October.
The favorable dollars and cents bal
ance on merchandise shipments grew
to roundly $36,000,000, as compared
with slightly under $10,000,000 in Sep
TENDER and an unfavorable balance Of
approximately $1,200,000 in August.
Exports during october were round
ly $205, 100000 compared with $780,
231, 900 in September and $326,896. 900
in october last year. Imports were
roundly $4,000, 900, compared with
$170, 100000 in September and $247,-
49,, 900 in October. 1880.
A part of the increase In merchan-
disc exports was due to larger ship
ments of cotton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-17

Here's another thing: nurses are adj
vising mothers to give their babies
an oil rub with Nujol after the daily
bath, instead of using powder. just
saturate some cotton with Nujol
and rub it gently all over your
baby's body. 1t keeps him from
getting chapped and chafed. And
leaves his skin as soft and smooth as
velvet. Use it when you change his
clothes. Whenever his skin has been
exposed to irritation.
A bottle of Nujol costs you no more
than pink ribbons on the baby's
bonnet. And it's worth a lot more
to him! Try it. Certainly it could do
no harm-for Nujol contains no
drugs or medicine. Your druggist
carries it. Be sure you get the genu-
inc. Sold only in sealed packages,
never in bulk.
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-03
FUNERAL RITES HELD
FOR F. W. SIGOURNEY
Officer of D. C. Naval Militia
Laid to Rest in Arlington With
Military Honors.

Funeral services for Frank Winfield
Sigourney, So, former executive officer
of the District of Columbia Naval
Militia, and veteran Of the World
War, were held at o'clock this after
noon at his late home, 1430 Spring road.
Burial was in Arlington National
Cemetery with military honors. The
services were conducted by Rev. George
Fisk Dudley, pastor of st. Stephens
Episcopal Church
A lifelong resident of Washington,
MIR. Sigourney died Saturday from a
heart attack.
He was educated in the District pub
lie schools, and upon completion Ct
his education he was appointed to a
clerkship in the National Guard, serv-
ing there for 20 years. In 1900 he was
appointed pay clerk in the District of
Columbia Naval Militia, later being ap-
pointed to the rank of ensign, lieut.
enant Gunior grade) and lieutenant.
In 1918 he was appointed an ensign
in the Navy and performed transport
service overseas during the World War.
He was a member of Acacia Lodge,
F. A. A. M, and Church of the Assem-
sion. For the last several years he had
been connected with the firm of Kramer
& Duehring, 1414 Fourteenth street,
where he worked up until the day be-
fore his death.
He was a son of the late Winfield
Scott and Henrietta Paul Sigourney. He
is survived by his widow, Emelie S.
Sigourney; a sister, Mrs. Samuel j.
Smith of Washington, and two brothers,
Charles w. Sigourney of this city and
Daniel P. Sigourney, Richmond, Va.
PallbearerS at the services will be
Ray Conner, Harry Sigourney, Charles
j. Peckham, George Wilson, Bernard
Dewey and NJ. T. Finnan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-03
TRIAL
FOR MURDER OPENS
Los Angeles Bench Aspirant
Being Tried for Death of
Political Foes.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
LOS ANGELES, August 3.-David H.
Clark, former deputy district attorney
and candidate for a municipal judge
ship, accused of staying Charles H.
Crawford. wealthy political boss. and
Herbert r. Spencer. magazine editor,
was called to trial today.
Although defense and prosecution
plans have been withheld since the bull
iet-pierced bodies Of Crawford and
Spencer were found in Crawfords real
estate Office last May 20. the political
fabric of the city was expected to be
brought to the forefront.
Clark went to trial for murder only
In connection with the death of Spen-
Ger. In event prosecution in that case
is unsuccessful. the State announced 1t
would prosecute a second murder
charge for the death of Crawford.
Defendant Well Known.
Indications were it would be several
DAYS before a Jury could be selected.
Clark Is well known throughout the
county, polling in excess of 10000 votes
in his losing race for the municipal
judgeship while the murder charges
were facing him. He is at liberty on
500, 900 bail.
State prosecutor w. y. tOro SAID the
story of what happened behind the
closed doors OF Crawford's office must
come from the lips of Clark. Clark,
who surrendered two days after Spencer
and Crawford were slain, had stead
tasty remained silent.
The efforts OF local newspapers to
uncover a motive for the slayings have
resulted only In conjectures.
Shooting Preceded Election.
Significant, however, was the fact that
among those subpoenaed as witnesses
was June Taylor. confidante of Albert
Marco, imprisoned chieftain Of Los
Angeles so-called underworld. Guy
McAfee, former police officer and a
rival of Crawford for political power,
also was to be witness.
The shooting Of Crawford and Spen-
Ger took place two weeks prior to the
municipal election. Several witnesses
have Identified Clark as the man who,
giving the name of Wilson, gained ad-
mittance to the ONCE of Crawford on
that date An hour later there were
several shots and Wilson" fed from
the scene
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-03
MILFORD Wits, Il,
|ESATHOME HERE
Former Secretary Of ArIing-
ton County Chamber Sue
J. cumbs to Heart Trouble.

Milford Wits, 81. former secretary
Of the Arlington County Chamber Of
Commerce and well known director Of
community activities in this city, died
yesterday at his home, at the Daven-
port Terrace. s525 Davenport street. Of
heart trouble, from which he had been
suffering for long time.
Along with his community activities,
Mr.. Wits was also known as an In
structor Of music here and elsewhere.
He served as organist and director Of
music at Grace Church, Madison, Wis;
at Emmanuel p. e. Church, Apacostia,
and st. Pauls p. z. Church here, Of
which he was q member.
Came Here After War.
His activity as Chamber Of Com
merce executive began in Watertown,
Wis, and Greenville, Miss, where he
served many years before coming to
Arlington County, shortly after the
World War. to become secretary Of the
newly organized chamber there. He
also spent some time as associate d.
rector OF community service at the
came known as community music d.
rector.
During the World War he was q Y.
M. G. A. director in France.
He was member Of Scottish Rite
Masonic bodies Of Washington, Albert
Pike Consistory and of Columbia Lodge,
F. A. A. NJ, Clarendon, Va, as well as
Of the United States Chamber Of Com
merce, the Elks' Lodge of WATERFOWL,
Wis, and the Kiwanis Club of Green
vile, Miss. He was born in Baltimore
September 5, 1883.
Funeral Wednesday.
Funeral services will be held at 10
o'clock Wednesday morning at st.
PaulS p. e. Church, Twenty-third
street and Washington Circle. Burial
will be in Glenwood Cemetery Rev.
Enoch NJ: Thompson will officiate at
the services and members Of the CO.
lumbia Lodge win have charge at the
grave.
Besides his widow, Mrs. Edith A.
Wits, his mother and stepfather, Mrs.
Mary Lee Wits Martin and Albert j.
Martin, and three brothers, John
Proctor Wits, Chicago, and w. Cros-
dale and Henry Wits, Washington,
survive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-03
Child, s, ISKILLED
IN MOTOlM|SHAP
William A. S. Stskes Fatally
Injured WhiIeat Play.
Inquest T,day.

Run down by an Automobile while at
play last night, william A. s. Stokes, 6
years old, OF 44l6 Fifteenth street, died
at Waiter Reed Hospila a few moments
later with compound fracture of the
skull and fractures OF 10th legs.
The child, only so5 of Mrs. Mildred
8. Stokes and grandsn of Rev. Will
liam Shelton, pastor lof the Mount
Vernon Place Methodist Episcopal
Church, was playing with several COM
pantons in the 1400 HGk of Buchanan
street when the accideat occurred.
PIsymates fled.
Witnesses told polcs that the boy
started from the Sidewalk into the path
Of machine driven by Mrs. Catherine
A.. Robertson, 40 years ID, of 5208 Fifth
street, an employe of We Chesapeake 81
Potomac Telephone Co., and was
knocked down. His frightened play
mates fed from the scine.
The boy was placed d an automobile
operated by j. A. CDonohue, 1411
Buchanan street, and srushed to the
Army hospital, where, he was pro-
hart within few nhuteS after his
arrival.
Brakes Held Effective.
Mrs. Robertson, wbc told police Of
the tenth precinct station that she did
not see the youngster Until it was too
late to avoid hitting him, was released
in custody of her attoney by Coroner
j. Ramsay hewitt. At in inquest held
at the District Morgud this afternoon
a verdict Of accidental death was re-
TUNED.
A test of the brakes IN the woman's
car disclosed them to e defective, po-
lice Of the Traffic Burau reported.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-03
THE WEATHER

District of Columth, Maryland
Partly cloudy, probably local thunder
showers late this afterpon or tonight;
not quite so warm tohght; tomorrow
mostly fair, slightly ooler; gentle to
moderate southwest winds.
Virginia-Local thuuershowers to-
night and probably tomorrow, not much
change in Temperature; moderate
southwest winds.
West Virginia-LocaIt hundershowers
this afternoon or tonight; cooler to-
night in northwest potion; tomorrow
mostly fair.
Record for AZ Hours.
Thermometer-Satu pm, 81:
pm, 70; IL midniglt, 76. Sunday,
am, IA; 8 am, rs noon, 80, 2 pm,
85; 4 pm, 81; 8 pm, 80; IL midnight,
30. Today, am, B; am, 81:
noon, SO.
Saturday, pm, 30.07;
pm, 5000; IL midlight, 3007. Sun
day, 4 am, 3007; Sam, 30.08; noon,
30.05; 2 pm, 30.00:4 pm, 1899; 8
pm. 5000: IL midniAt, 1899. Today,
am, 29.97; s am, 1900; noon, 29.99.
Highest temperature SO, occurred at
noon today.
AOWCob bSuiPCAdtOAtf w. O~SAACo az
am. today.
Temperature same late last year
Highest. 100; lowest. 3.
Tide Taies.
Furnished by United States Coast and
Geodetic Strvey)
Today-Low tide. SIT am. and $50
pm; high tide, lilo am. and 1l:40
pm.
Tomorrow-Low tide $50 am. and
6:27 pm; high tide, Il :49 am.
The Sun and Moon.
Today-Sun rose $50 am; sun sets
7:19 pm.
-: TOm a'Is rise $40 am; sun
Moon rises 9:49 PINT sets 9:56 am.
Automobile lamps I'd be lighted one
half hour after sunset.
Rainfall
Comparative figures bf the monthly
rainfall in the Capital Or the first eight
months against the avfage are shown
in the following table:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-03
Deaths Reported.

The following deaths have been reported to
the Health Department in the last "a hours
Reuben 90ober, IS. Gallinger Hospital
Eleanor Buyck, 81, Chevy Chase Sana-
Robert seltman. 70. 1899 sth st,
Rebecca Dorfman, 20, 24O1 r ut.
Josie z. Chewing, S., st. Elizabeth's Hos
katharine w. Kieny, So. 32s 18th st. Sc.
Anieta Andrews, 81, st. Elizabeth's Hos
pital.
Robert H. Lovett. 50. e2i Quaekenbos st.
Henry Marx, 20. Walter Reed Hospital,
Edward McEwan, 81, Gallinger Hospital.
Infant Of Arthur and Edna Williams
day, Gallinger Hospital.
Nathaniel 7. Goldsberry. 90; iioe Eye st.
Ella Atkins, So. Gallinger Hospital.
Robert Baltimore. 63. Garfield Hospital
Cecil Kemp, go. Galltnger Hospital
Jesse Fftzhugh, 81, Gallinger Hospital.
Lily Boyle, 40, Garfield HOSPITAL;
Josephine Holt, 81, Freedmen's Hospital.
Augustus Austin, 50. ala L st; sly.
James johnson 81 rree;amenSa a n0Spai'
John Robinson, Is, Frsedmsn's Hospital;
Selma Robinson, 10, TOT 9Th St ne: