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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-09
Dizzy Likely
Will Be First
To Capture 20

DALLAS. July Q. R-Providing
his arm doesn't weaken Jerome
Dizzy Dean promises to be the first
pitcher 70 win twenty games III the
Texas league this season. Through
July 8. Dean had 10 wins and five
defeats on his record. Readers may
cast this aside and say ~ Is 4 cinch
for Dizzy to be first under the
twenty win wire. but low rumbling
OF q rumor claims Deans arm has
weakened due to constant over
work In pitching the Houston Buff
aloes into a tir with Beaumont for
the first half. The same rumor
claims Houston MAY put Dean On
the shelf Tor several weeks rest. but
such a move would mean suffoca-
ton OF Houston's second half pen
nant hopes.
If Dean should wilt under the con-
slant pitching pressure demanded OF
him by Houston, Dick McCabe Or
Fort Worth. George Payne NJ I-0us-
ton or Bob Cooney OF Wichita Falls
will be breaSting ii for the first
twenty games. McCabe through July
n had IL wins and three defeats.
Payne boasted II wins and q trim
mings. while Cooney had II wins
and 4 defeats. Dick Whitworth of
Fort Worth had III wins and r de-
feats through July Y. but Whit
worth IS sure to lose ground be-
cause OF a stone bruise on his pitch
ing hand which pro n sed 20 keep
him out Of action for several DAYS.
Muleshoe Vaughn or Beaumont had
III wins UP his sleeve. but illness re-
moved him from the mound. and
once he returns 20 the Exporters
lineup, his pitching viii Be uncer-
tain until he regains lost strength.
The recent victory or Max Sch
melting over Young Striking recalled
a discussion OF the fight between
Jack Dempsey and a few sports writ
ers during Dempsey's recent visit
TO Dallas To referee a wrestling bout,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-09

Providing he comes through III re
sectional qualifying test. Gus More
land. state amateur golf camDion
and ranked as the best shot maker
developed IN Texas since the days
or Harry Cooper. will compete this
year In the National Amateur. More
lands sensational golf this year
has reaped him the following titles:
Houston Country Club Invitation.
Mineral Wells Country Club Invita-
ton: Ranger Country Club Invita-
ton; Dallas Country Club Invita-
ton: Cleburne Country Club Invl-
tation: Texas Golf Association state
championship. His next meet viii be
this month. the Dallas championship
tournament. Then will come mis-
qualifying test for the amateur event.
and with him seldom above "a on
any course. Moreland appears as q
sure shot to qualify.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-09
THE BRUTE

Sweetheart. these biscuits are
fine"
"Oh, George, that's the butter
plate you're eating" Smiths
weekly. Sydney.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-09
AN o Y

Housewife: III you love work. as
you say, why don't you find it2
Tramp: Alas, madam. love Is
blind-Answers.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-14
Lyric and Times Offer
Title DRAGGING Contest

full steam. Another suggested draw
ing would be that OF a ships whistle
letting off steam. front or rear views
OF a boat, or any type of sketch
suggested by the title.
Contestants may submit more
than one sketch. All sketches
must be plainly marked with the
contestants name and address and
sent as soon as possible to the
Transatlantic" editor of The
Times. Judging will be based on
originality and neatness. All draw
ings must be in The Times Office
not later than next Tuesday after
Moons mail time. Drawings NAV
also be left at The Times office.
For the best drawing submitted
which shows the most originality
and cleverness as well as neatness. a
first prize of SIS in gold will be
awarded. Second place will be
awarded with So in gold and third
place will receive So in gold. The
next twenty-five best drawings will
be rewarded with pairs of courtesy
tickets to see Walter Huston in
Star Witness" the next attraction
at the Lyric after Transatlantic"
Announcement Of winners will be
made in The Times of Thursday,
Aug. 81.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-14

The Indianapolis Times, in con-
nection with the Lyric theater, to-
day starts conducting a title draw
ing contest for readers of this
paper. A total of $40 in gold and
twenty-five pairs of courtesy tickets
to the Lyric will be awarded for
the best drawings submitted using
the letters found in the title
Transatlantic"
TRANSATLANTIC" is the new pic
ture which will be shown at the
Lyric, starting Saturday. 1t deals
with the adventures of a group of
travellers on a boat bound for
Europe, and contains elements of
mystery as well as romance and
drama.
Realizing the possibilities in con-
ceiving drawings using only the
title, Transatlantic" The Times
and the Lyric arranged the contest
which any reader of this paper may
enter. You submit as many draw
ings as you wish.
Readers are to take the letters
found in the title and arrange them
in drawing Of any description,
preferably one that has some bear
ing on the picture, such as the ar
list has done in the above sketch,
which shows an ocean boat under
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-14
YECCS. SNEAK
THIEVES LOOT
STORES, AUTOS
Morris and Meridian Street
Firms Are Entered;
$3.50 Fur Stolen.

Comparatively idle for some time,
sneak thieves, burglars and yeggs
staged a comeback" in the city
Thursday night and early today.
Three business houses near Nor
ris and Meridian streets were en-
tered. a merchant policeman learned
early this morning.
From the Fogas pharmacy, 1853
South Meridian street, cigarets and
money, totaling SIS, were stolen.
Merchandise valued at $25 was
taken from Ruth's Kitchen, res
taurant at Is West Morris street.
A. D. Canterbury was unable to
tell whether anything was taken
from his store at 8 West Morris
street.
Yeggs hammered the combination
from the safe in the Dady grocery,
1902 West Morris street, but propri-
HIOIS WGIE u4IdO4C w OCAA ~ dAAC
thing was missing from the strong
box until a check could be made.
Frank Wilson, 127 East Fiftieth
street, reported theft Of hunting
and fishing equipment worth $40
from his auto at Michigan and
Pennsylvania streets.
Clarence Sword, 1908 East Mich
igan street, said clothing valued at
$50 was taken from his car, parked
in the rear of his home.
A burglar worked the locker room
of the Irvington Coal and Ice Com
pany, 412 South Ritter avenue, and
from each locker took small
amounts Of money, totaling about
$50.
Maurice Selko, manager of the
House of Furs, 302 Kahn building,
said he missed a $3.50 marten scarf
q few minutes after he saw a man
treading lightly in the shop, which
was protected by a burglar alarm
concealed beneath a doormat.
He said he heard the alarm ring,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-14
Helen Moody'S Victory Over
Miss NuthaII Pictured in
New Release.

Finals of the Wightman cup
tennis classic at Forest Hills, N. Y,
afford one of the features of The
Indianapolis Times Universal News
reel now being shown at leading
local theaters.
Helen Wills Moody taking the
match from Betty Nuthall in
straight sets is the top feature of
the reel, and it shows Helen has lost
none of the f1nesse she had when
she climbed to the heights in the
tennis world
Graham McNamee, the talking re-
porter of the screen in a spicy
comment, discusses the shots con-
tanned in the reel.
George Mcneil, a 52-year-old
steeplejack, at Brooklyn, N. Y,
shows how easy it is to get the best
of fear and become as nervelesS as
himself. He scales to the tip Of
325-foot spire which is a trifle
tottering because a couple of months
ago it was struck by lightning. 1t
botherS him not at all.
The draining at Rome, Italy, of
Lake NeIni, to reclaim the ancient
galley of Caligula is another shot in
the reel, which shows the marvellous
work being carried on by Fascist
engineers and Psychologists.
A rubber-t tired train at Paris,
preparing to meet the invasion of
buses, is another unit. 1t purrs
noiselessly along the tracks and cuts
out the joys and bumps of regular
rail travel.
Other items of interest are a
wooden-legged dog, that lives most
happily in spite of trouble, at West
Acton, Mass; a colony of settlers in
the metropolis of New York, who
have settled at New Dorp, Staten
Island, N. Y, in a group of
abandoned trolley cars; and at
Lockport, Ill, George Hofmeyer, a
new claimant to the heavyweight
title. George is not preparing for
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-14
WOODCOCK SEES
HIS DRY DRIVE
GAINING POWER
Supreme Test Period Is
Meeting Success, July
Figures Indicate.
BY THOMAS L. STOKES
United Press STAFF Correspondent

WASHINGTON, Aug. I4.-Fed-
eral Prohibition Director Amos w.
w. Woodcock today surveyed re-
suits of The more intense enforce
ment campaign he inaugurated on
July l and found them good.
AS most significant, he pointed
to large increase in the number
OF jail sentences. A total of 1,139
violators was sentenced in July for
a stay in prison totaling 452 years.
This compares with 857 Jail SEN
fences in July, 1880, for total of
371 years.
He also saw cause for encourage
ment in more numerous arrests this
July than in July, 1880, a total of
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-14
AUG. IA, 1881

we're placed on the docket during
the month.
Other results Of the intensified
/ campaign in the first month OF
Woodcock's supreme test" period
were: Permanent injunctions grant
cd 422; automobiles, boats and
launches seized, 1913: stills captured.
1,722; beer fermenters seized, 1889:
beer confiscated. 395,619 gallons:
spirits seized, 99,4i4 gallons. and
wine confiscated. 14.S17 gallons.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-14
THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES

and asked the man what he was
doing.
I'm In the wrong place" the
stranger answered.
Selko believes that after locating
the alarm the man returned, stepped
around it, and made of with the
scarf.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-14
BY EUGENE LYONS,
United Press STAFF Correspondent

MOSCOW. Aug. 1.-THE shadow
Of the second five-year plan creeps
ominously upon this hard-tried
land of Soviets.
Already the gigantic machinery
of national propaganda has been
set into motion.
The writer found a few other
changes, or rather the deepening of
tendencies in existence when he
left. They seem significant indica-
tons of how Soviet affairs are
shaping up
First; The system of piece work
has become almost universal In
use in various industries from the
very beginning of Soviet history, it
has now been extended to every
branch of the national economy, in
Guiding the socialized sector of
farming.
Accounting Is Obligatory
2. A system of cost accounting is
being made obligatory for every
Soviet undertaking Every under
taking must run on its own resources
and justify existence by showing a
profit.
OF course, it has the support of
the government, as in the past,
through credits and technical guild
ence.
3. Firm measures have been
taken to fix personal responsibility
for the quality as well as quantity
of work performed.
a. The so-called free market,
where goods can be bought without
restriction by any one who can pay
the inflated price, has been greatly
extended. The government has en-
tered into competition with the pri-
Vate trader and opened hundreds
of shops.
Grows at Dizzy Speed
These changes are a startling
confirmation of the statement, now
platitudinous, that the "empo" of
growth and change in the Soviet !
Union is dizZying in its speed. Pro-
cesses under which a private system
of economy requires years are forged
through here by a few sharp edicts.
Put into its terseSt form, the |
whole tendency may be described |
thus: The Soviet State, in its ca
pacity of large notwithstanding
and operating the largest complex
of industries and businesses in the
world-reSorts more and more to
the ordinary capitalist methods.
In its capacity it develops the
worlds most ambitious paternaliStic
apparatus of social insurance, edus
cation and health protection. But
in the role of business directorate it
is increasingly more practical and
hardboiled.
Oppose Capital Chaos
To the Soviet leaders there is no
real contradiction between their
Communistic aims and the appli-
cation of well-tried capitalistic
technique
I'VE will take over any capitalist
methods that we can use in our
own Communist economy" one of
them said.
DO we have any scrupleS about
adopting capitalist machinery, con-
veyer systems, mechanical farming?
No more do we scruple to adopt
your technique for raising produc-
tivity Of labor, or eliminating waste.
1t is not capitalist efficiency we
object to, but capitalist chaos.
I'VE see world of difference be-
tween your workers toiling to pile
up fortunes for few and our work
ers toiling to enrich the country
as a whole"
The phenomenally fast growth of
collectivization in agriculture con-
tinues. BY the time spring sowing
was finished some $4,000. 900 peas
ants had Joined in 100000 collec-
tives; about SIS per cent of the
whole farming population and more
than two-thirds of the total plant
ed acreage.
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6.623 compared with 6,543. Another
figure which pleased him was a
substantial decrease in the num-
Der of unfinished cases on the
docket.
The months record showed also
an increase in pleas Of guilty. which
aggregated 1857 during July. with
only eighty-four jury trials.
Alleged violators we're held by
United States commissioners in
July in 5,003 cases and 2,307 cases
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-14
CITY WOMAN IS DEAD
AFTER LONG ILLNESS
Daughter of Mrs. Mary A. Nelson
Unaware of Mothers Death.

hdEC VI 4AOtACA OCdtns
Mrs. Mary A. Nelson, II, 42o7 East
Washington street. died Thursday
morning at her home following an
illness Of fourteen years.
A daughter. Mrs. J. D. Hanchett
of indianapolis, on vacation in
Canada, is unaware Of her mothers
death. Police in Canada are try
ing to locate her by radio and other
means. Funeral arrangements will
not be made until she is found.
Mrs. Nelson was born in Camp
grove, ILL.,, and lived in Connersville
three years before coming to Indi-
annapolis, eighteen years ago. She
was a member of the Methodist
church.
Survivors are the husband, Mar
shall r. Nelson, the daughter, a son
Earl Nelson Of Indianapolis and a
sister, Mrs. Henry Striker of Gem.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-14

Automobile owners pay gasoline
taxes of $5OO,OOO,OOO a year in the
United States, in addition to $780,
100000 for registration and license
fees.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-14
SOVIET RESORTS
TO CAPITALISTIC.
{ SOCIAL SCHEME
states Hard Boiled Policy
Aimed to Increase
Production.

This Is the fifth Of a series dealing
With the basic facts Of life under the
soviets and the changes in the Russian
scene in recent months.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-14
TENNIS CLASSIC IS
NEWSREEL FEATURE

Max Schmeling; he just weighs 674
pounds.
The Washington times., 1931-12-23

Assurances that the orphans OF
Washington will enjoy one of the
"Happiest. Christmas Parties"
ever held, we're given today by
carriers of the Washington Times,
who will act as hosts to them
tomorrow morning at the Palace
and Lincoln Theaters.
In addition to numerous gifts,
including fruits and candies, a
two-hour entertainment program
has been especially arranged for
the youngsters. 1t consists Of mo-
ton pictures and stage entertain
ment.
A truck load of fruit for the
party was donated by the South
west Commission Merchants,
while candy was furnished by
Sears, Roebuck & Company, the
Happiness Stores, the Peoples
Drug Stores, the American
Stores Company anl other buSi-
ness houses. All of Washington'S
The Washington times., 1931-12-23
CRIPPLE FREED
(. IN ASSAULT

A plea of Self-defense before
q Criminal Court jury won his
freedom for Charles E. Bowling
Humane Society worker, yester.
day when the jury acquitted him
Of charge of assault with a
dangerous weapon.
Bowling was charged with cut
ting Norman Franklin, 812
Twelfth st N. W, with a razor
on November 2. The physician
who treated Franklin testified he
could not say how many stitches
were required to close the wounds,
but:
'Tt took over three feet of
thread to sew him up"
Bowling, who went to trial
after efforts of Attorney John
P. Mullen to have the case drop
ped at the preliminary hearing
were unavailing, contended that
Franklin broke into his room
and struck him. Bowling, who
wears an artificial leg, said he
was lying on the bed with the
leg removed and that he used
the razor to protect himself from
the other man The men lived
IN the same house
The Washington times., 1931-12-23
KILLING PROBE
CLEARS BOY, IS

BALTIMORE, Md, Dec. %.
Robert Jones, Is, has been cleared
of responsibility in the death of
his stepfather, Herbert Bowen,
80, whom he shot and killed in
their home at COS South Han
over st.
A coroner'S report declared last
night that the boy fired in de-
fenSe of his mother whom Bowen
had threatened with a knife.
The mother was said to have
attempted to take the blame for
the killing, but the son refused to
permit it. He admitted from the
stand that Bowen's condition
would have permitted him to
push him down stairs without
shooting, but further declared he
was afraid to approach Bowen
because Of the knife.
The Washington times., 1931-12-23
SCHOOLS START
XMAS HOLIDAY

It's the long look at the pud.
ding that makes it taste all the
more delicious.
And so with a gazing into the
future of IL days of liberation
from the classroom, more than
$4,000 children today joyfully
trouped to school for the last
time until January 4, 1892.
Parties. at which the children
presented gifts to their class
mates were held in various school
buildings. At the Franklin Ad-
ministration School, a Christmas
sing for the employees in the build
ing was held.
The Washington times., 1931-12-23

For the District of olumbia. partly
cloudy tonight; Thursday increasing
cloudiness; not much change in temp
erature; moderate southwest winds.
For Maryland. cloudy. possibly &C.
casional light rain in extreme west
portion tonight and Thursday; not
much change in temperature; fresh
west and southwest winds.
For Virginia, partly cloudy, slightly
warmer in west portions tonight;
Thursday increasing cloudiness; moder-
ate west winds.
TIDE TABLES
Today-High tides. 6:47 a. m. and
7:OS D. m; low tides 1:27 a. m. and
l:20 y. m.
and 1852 p. M; low tides 2:iS a. M.
and 2:04 p. m.
The Washington times., 1931-12-23
$4,000 Suit Calls
TrUckn1Gn Careless

Charging that the negligence Of
a driver for the Atlantic Refining
Corporation of Washington Grove,
Md, caused the car in which she
was passenger to leave the
road, thereby injuring her, Ellen
Spencer MuSSey, through At
torney Stedman Prescott, has
filed suit in the Montgomery
County Circuit Court for $4,000
damages.
She sustained lacerations of
face and head and contusions OF
body as well as shock.
The Washington times., 1931-12-23
Shrine to Donate
Toys, Food to Poor

Happiness will be spread
through many homes Christmas
morning when a fleet of trucks
from Almas Temple, of the
Ancient Order of the Mystic
Shrine, loaded with tons of food
and toys for 900 poor children will
distribute their contents.
The uniformed bodies of the
Temple will distribute the food
and toys under the leadership of
Robert S. Regar, the potentate.
The Washington times., 1931-12-23

LOCAL TEMPERATURE
The Washington times., 1931-12-23
.PLA ANS FOR ORPHAN PARTY

department stoBes we're liberal in
donating toys.
Transportation facilities to and
from the party at both theaters
have been offered by the Grey.
hound Bus Company, the Bell
Taxi, City Cab, Yellow Cab, Dia-
mond Cab, Arnold Bus, Wash
ington Rapid Transit and both
street railway companies.
The Washington times., 1931-12-23
Scouts to Remember
Less Fortunate BOYS

Boy Scouts of Washington will
participate in a Christmas Day
party on Friday. when they will
distribute presents to boys at the
District Training School.
In addition to the gifts, the
Scouts will present entertainment.
The Washington times., 1931-12-23
Are Xou You Listeniin,; Santa Claus?

OMORROW night you're going the fastest round eword trip
record But ready Santa Cau Have made you've
forgotten one? Hmm? Moter Dad The d Is the maid taken
of? And the chauffeur? The postman and the es Say Santa Claus
you'd better check list and then down The Hect Co.
Because we're waiting for those people woe off shopping until
Are ten Our saesfOrce at it's peak Our Service Department
nconng at top speed Our Delivery Trucks won't stop running until
package has been delivered You bet So down
The He Co. This bg bounfu ready for And give
finer gifts because they less this year. Are senn Claus?
The Washington times., 1931-12-23
SCOUT TROOPS FORM

Fifty new units Of Boy Scouts
have been organized by the Dis
trict of Columbia council during
1881, Walter McPeek, educational
director, announced yesterday.
The Washington times., 1931-12-23

Your rental worries =. room, house
or apartment can be solved today
through the Rental Columns of the
Classified Section.
The Washington times., 1931-12-23
Weather Details

SUN AND MOON
The sun rises today, 7:24 a. m. and
sets 4:50 p. m
The sun rises Thursday, 7:4 a. m.
and sets 4:5O p, m.
The moon rises today, 1925 p. ~.
and sets 6:24 a. m.
The moon rises Thursday, 4:19 p. m.
and sets 7:25 a; m.
LOCAL TEMPERATURES
The Washington times., 1931-12-23

DEPARTURES FROM NORMAL
Accumulated excess of temperature
since January L. 1881, 1923.
Excess of temperature since De-
cember /, 1881. l61.
tion since January ], 1881, 7.G5.
Deficiency of precipitation since De-
cember /, 1881, .29.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-02
Famous Hobbies
Continued from Third Page

I
20 appealing IS the collecting Of signatures Of
musical composers. and now has more than q
thousand famous autographs.
Americana Is the hobby Of M. I g. Seidmarl
Of New York City, and so extensive is his
knowledge Of the subject that his Is helping
the Bicentennial Committee Of the Washington
celebration with pictures Of his medals Of
George Washington for o bust to be used as
the oficial medal.
Nowhere among the thousands Of items per-
tanning to hobbies In the hunters" collection
is any mention to be found Of the avocations
of the lawless element-racketeers, bootleggers.
gangsters and others.
II one ever should tire OF the hobbies Of
Americans '.the hobby hunter" readily can ap-
pease your curiosity as to what intrigues the
nobility Of Europe and others In foreign lands.
Her Majesty Queen Mary of England treas.
ures collection Of historic antiques once asso-
ciated with many of the crowned heads Of
generations ago. Quite generously she loans
them frequently for exhibition throughout the
island.
LING GEORGE also Is lobbyist, his coll
lection Of stamps featuring issues Of Great
Britain and the Colonies.
Ex-Kaiser Wilhelm Of Germany devotes much
Of his time at Doom to collecting relics, and
recently acquired q gold watch owned CEN
tury and Q half ago by Frederick the Great.
King Ahmed Fuad Of Egypt possesses what
q considered the finest collection Of C6hfed-
crate stamps existent. - II s<S@
tCopyrieht issi.,