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The Washington times., 1931-05-28
NOTE HOLDERS
STUDY PLANS
Staff Photo

A committee appointed at a
meeting Of $50 holders Of notes
on the north section of the
LaSalle Apartments. Swartzell,
Rheem and Hensey financed en-
terpriSe, has begun the study of
five plans proposed to solve the
financial tangle which followed
the crash of the mortgage bank
ing house.
John I. Cassidy, former owner
of the National Park Seminary,
owns the leaSehoEd on the La
Sale, against which there is a
trust of $65O,OOO. If the note
holders organize to fOreclOse he
stands to lose all.
Spokesman for the owners of
notes against the trust claim
that the numerous investors are
not responsible for CasSedy's
dilemma, but must consider means
for recovery of their principal
and interest.
The committee, consisting of
Edward F. Colladay, George E.
Sullivan, William E. Strauch,
Paul Lesh. Francis w. Hill, jr..
James A. Purcell and Robert
Hume, will weigh the probable
advantages of the five plans and
report at creditors meeting
next Wednesday night.
The Washington times., 1931-05-28
FINED FOR ROW
WITH OFFICIAL
LAURA WOOD

Charged with disorderly con-
duct after an alleged assault on
George Finger, president of the
common council of Capitol
Heights, William Compton, a
resident Of that town, was fined
S$1 by Judge j. Chew Sheriff, in
the Hyattsville police court today.
An appeal was noted.
The charge against Compton
grew out of an investigation
made by Finger and Mayor Selig
Posin into an overflow of waste
water which, according to neigh
bors, ran from Comphor's home
onto adjacent property.
According to the story told in
court, Finger and Posin visited
Comphor'S home and Compton, it
was said, grappled with Finger
but no blows were struck. Mayor
PoSin separated the two.
The Washington times., 1931-05-28
Thief Enters Home
Takes Cash, JeLOeLrY

While Mr.. and Mrs. r. M.
Kaufman, West 4Melrose Street,
Chevy Chase. were out at dinner
last night, a thief entered the
house through a second-story win
dow and escaped with cash and
jewelry totaling $1,000.
Police secured finger prints TO-
day from the lattice work and
furniture. It is believed the thief
is the same one who has entered
several other homes in that vicin-
itv recently.
The Washington times., 1931-05-28
VISITOR LOSES
$4,000 HERE

II you were strolling along the
street and found four $500 bills,
neatly folded and held together
with a paper clip-what would
you do?
j. A. Sheek, of Chicago, q
visitor here. who lost $4,000 last
Sunday, has been optimistic up
to now, but today is certain he
knows what at least one person
did
His last view of the bills was
when he folded them carefully
and tucked them into the watch
pocket Of his trousers just before
he left his room at the May
flower.
The Washington times., 1931-05-28
4 Alexandria Nurses
To Graduate TOniuht

Four nurses win be graduated
at Alexandria Hospital tonight in
the auditorium of the Virginia
Public Service Company. DR.. M.
D. Delaney. will preside and
Major Julia Simpson, United
States Army Nursing Corps, will
be the speaker.
The graduates are Nellie Read
ing. Virginia Griffith. Mary F..
Hit and Callie Yates.
The Washington times., 1931-05-28
Guest Sues Hostess
For Injuries In Auto

Charging that she was seriously
injured in an automobile accident
while riding with Mrs. Dorothy
F.. Riley, $500 Fourth st. N. w.,
because the brakes on the ma
chine were defective, Mrs. Ethel
R. Hegarty, 1923 o st. N. W., to-
day. in circuit court, filed suit
against Mrs. Riley and her hus-
band. Herbert F. Riley, to recover
$4,000 damages.
Attorney Ralph A. Cusick filed
the declaration for the plaintiff,
who says that she was Mrs.
Riley's guest in the machine last
April 8. Because of alleged de-
fective brakes, Mrs. Hegarty says,
the car began to slide down an
incline.
The Washington times., 1931-05-28
Policeman to We'd
CGDtGin'S D0UqhteT

Cupid, possibly welding a night
stick instead of a bow, has invaded
the Police Department and Satur-
day Policeman George Weaver, 80,
of Clarendon, Va, will conduct
Miss Sadie P. Edwards. %, daugh-
ter of Capt. L. I. H. Edwards, of
the police personnel office, to the
altar.
The ceremony will take place in
the Congress Street Methodist
Church, 1888 Thirty-first st. N. W.,
Saturday afternoon. Mr.. Weaver
is attached to the Sixth precinct
and has been on the force six
years.
The Washington times., 1931-05-28
Col. Jesse VIII Run
For VirqiniG Senate

Col. Charles T. Jesse, of Airing
ton county, today filed with c. c.
Carlin, jr., Democratic chairman
Of the thirtieth senatorial district
of Virginia, notice Of his candi-
dacy for the State senate subject
to the Democratic primary to be
held August 4.
Colonel Jesse, who has served
three terms in the State legisla-
ture, as delegate from Arlington
county, will be opposed in the
primary by John w. Rust, Of
Fairfax, who filed his notice yes
terday.
The Washington times., 1931-05-28
Exercises Saturday
Honor Dead Sailors

In memory of sailors and ma
rines who have made the supreme
sacrifice, appropriate exercises
will be held Saturday morning at
Hains Point under auspices of Ad-
miral Robert E. Peary Ship No.
427, Veterans of Foreign Wars.
One of the features will be the
casting into the Potomac of a
huge poppy anchor.
The Washington times., 1931-05-28
Alexandria Man
Injured Bv Auto

w. w. Simpson, 40, of 500
Cameron St., Alexandria. suffered
head injuries yesterday when his
truck and a car driven by Harry
J. Davis, of the Naval Air Station
at Anacostia colllded at Duke and
Alfred Streets. Mr.. Simpson was
treated by a physician and taken
To his home, .-..
The Washington times., 1931-05-28
Rock Python Awaits
Is Little Ones
For Record

The Washington Zoo rock
python, which recently pre-
Sented DR.. william H. Mann,
with 13 eggs, probably will be
the proud mother of several
foot long reptiles within
another few days and when the
eggs are Matched will have
accomplished something that no
other python has done in
captivity in the United States.
So far as Smithsonian InSti-
tuition scientists know, no
python eggs have been Matched
in captivity any further north
than the Bombay Zoo.
The Washington times., 1931-05-28
More Time Granted
For Tax PAYMENTS

The time of the payment of
city taxes and the filing of State
income tax in Alexandria has
been extended until Monday. June
1. because of the holiday Satur-
day.
The office of City Collector
Taylor and Charles H. Callahan,
commissioner of revenue, will be
opened until late in the evening
the remainder of the week.
The Washington times., 1931-05-28
Georgetown to GiUe
Scholastic Medal

Officials of Georgetown Univer-
sity Law School announced today
that the class of 1928 has eStab-
lished a gold medal award in
honor of the Rev. Thomas B.
Chetwood, regent of the school.
The first award will be made
on June 8 to the student in the
graduate course who attains the
highest scholastic rating.
The Washington times., 1931-05-28
Police Seek Boy, 10,
For SETTING Fires

Police today are searching for
a 1O-year-old boy wanted in con-
nection with setting fire to sew
eral places in the Tenth precinct
recently. According to police,
among places fired were at the
rear of 1880 Irving st. N. w. and
in the rear of 1859 Park Rd. N. w.
The Washington times., 1931-05-28
VACATION IN EUROPE

Or. Luther H. Reichelderfer,
president of the Board of District
Commissioners, will embark on
his vacation next week to return
July 10. DR.. and Mrs. Reichel.
derfer plan to spend their vaca,
tion in Europe, making Paris their
headquarters,
The Washington times., 1931-05-28
Capital Magazine
Lists D. e.. Schools

The June issue of Greater
Washington, magazine published
by the Washington Chamber of
Commerce. will include the an
nual directory of local educational
institutions prepared by the col
lege committee Of the association.
The magazine goes on sale June
Is
The Washington times., 1931-05-28
Labor to Press Campaign on Non-Union Contractors
WAR
HERE FEARED
BY BURKE
Condition Getting Worse, Says
Police Captain; Sees Law as
A Handicap TO Department

UtIOC N0pLdHly SCCS Law 40
A Handicap to Department
Gambling conditions in Wash
ingtOn are very bad! They are
getting worse, and unless some
drastic action is taken at once
the situation is very liable to
lead to gang conditions such as
are found in Chicago and other
cities.
This opinion was voiced today
by Capt. Frank Burke, COM
mander CT No. police precinct,
a precinct in which Captain
Burke admits 100 illegal estab-
are operating.
Bean More Conservative
Opposing the view of Captain
Burke, Inspector Thaddeus Bean.
head of the vice squad. believes
things are "just about the same
as ever, no better, no worse"
The inspector estimates that
there are "abOut IS gambling
places in the District, including
the places where number games
are played"
Captain Burke says in his pre-
cinct alone there are 30 places
that : is confident are gambling
joints, 80 more that are boot
Logging and at least 10 diSorderly
houses.
Report Made in February
The captain reported the situa-
ton to Gen. Herbert Crosby, Dis
trict Commissioner of Police, last
January, yet little headway has
been made against the downtown
invasion by the gamblers.
Captain Burke revealed that
last winter, shortly before the
formation of the vice squad, the
word was passed about in the ur1-
derworld that things will be all
right in No. l."
1t was rumOred, Captain Burke
said, that he was to be trans
ferred to some outlying precinct
and a new commander brought in.
Then things would be run "wide
Open"
Law Called Handicap
On the strength of this, the
captain said, a number of new
establishments opened up. but
we're soon put out of business by
his men.
The chief difficulty in COM
batting the gamblers is the law.
Captain Burke says. And the
gamblers, realizing the difficulties
confronting the police. are swarm
ing into the downtown district.
Captain Burke said:
Before a raid can be made
q warrant must be sworn to by
q policeman who has gained en-
trance and placed a bet. This
isIa difficult thing to do.
Unable To Enter
Members Of the vice squad.
and precinct men as well, are
soon recognized by the under
world and they are unable to
gain entrance legally.
81 am sure of the places that
are running in my precinct
now, but / am pOwerleSS. We
have orders to observe the law
to its fullest extent in regard
to raids. and consequently the
gamblers, bOOtIeggerS and
others can open up and laugh
at us.
"T believe If we are to make
any headway the restrictions
now placed upon US must be
removed, and we must be given
authority to raid where we have
knowledge of law violations"
LOckSman Is Released
Richard LockSman, arrested in
a police raid on an alleged gam
bling place at 525 Thirteenth st.
N. W., was released today when
the District Attorneys office
failed to return any papers in
the case.
It was explained that police
found no gambling going on when
they entered and the mere fact
that there was gambling para
phernalia in the olAce did not
constitute q case against the man,
The Washington times., 1931-05-28
BIRRELL TO RUN AGAIN

j. Fred Birrell. member of the
house of delegates from Alexan-
dria, has filed his notice OF can
didacy for the Democratic nomi-
nation for the house subject to
the Democratic primary August 4.
He is expected to have no oppo-
SitiOn.
The Washington times., 1931-05-28
Boys TOE BROKEN

Thomas Gobbett, 4. of 424
Tenth st. S. W., suffered a
broken toe while playing on a
cable spool last night at Tenth
and E Streets Southwest. The
spool, property of the Potomac
Electric Power Company, rolled
on the boys foot.
The Washington times., 1931-05-28
CLUB TO HOLD. OUTING

The Probus Club, at its weekly
luncheon yesterday at the Hay
Adams House, named Joseph
DreyfuSs, John D. Sadler and
Lewis G. Buckingham as a COM
mittee to select a place for the
organizations annual outing.
The Washington times., 1931-05-28
BIBLE PRIZES DUE

Winners in the Bible reading
contest sponsored by the National
Bible Readers League will be
awarded prizes at a meeting to-
morrow night at 8 o'clock at Will
son Normal School, Eleventh and
Harvard Streets Northwest.
The Washington times., 1931-05-28
MILL WINS VERDICT

In the corporation court Of
Alexandria yesterday Jury
awarded the Kansas Milling Com
pany a verdict of $360.06 for
flour sold to the Alexandra Bsk-
ing Company.
The Washington times., 1931-05-28
MEET AT FLYING FIELD

The District of Columbia Model
Aircraft League will hold q meet
at Boiling Field June 6 at $3.50
a. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-22
3, 900 CHRISTMAS BASKETS FOR NEEDY
NOTHING NEW IN | SECOND AUTOPSY
Body of Denis w. Brennan Exhnfned at Request
 of Relatives
DIED AT HOSPITAL

On request of Mrs James Shar- key, Coronor J. T. Monzani issued orders yesterday morning for the elimination of the body of Dennis W. Brennan, 55, who died in s: Mary's hospital on November 18th. A second autopsy was immediately performed by Dr Edward H. Kirschbaum, local medical exam iner, for the purpose of determin-
 ing whether death was due to heart failure or to a fall, which the deceased suffered.
 In view of the fact that some doubt existed among survivors of the deceased as to the cause of death, Coroner Monzani on affida- wits supplied by Attorney Francis P. Guilfoile, counsel for Mrs Shar- key took action.
 The second autopsy failed to show any fracture of the skull or brain hemorrhage or any evidence that death was a violent one. A
 written report on the evidence ob- tained yesterday by Medical Exam iner Kirschbaum vii lbe filed with Coroner oMnzani some time today Mir Brennan, a well known resi- dent of Waterbury for 35 years
 was a boss carpenter for Tracy Brothers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-22

$2,000 greater than it would or dinarily be because during the past week donations took a jump due to the public spirited giving of persons interested in Christmas cheer for the needy. Over $2,000 in extra donations were received last week and, according to re- ports, more money is being re- ceived in donations this week for the Christmas needs of the unem- ployed.
 It was stated to-day at unem- ployment headquarters that the amount received weekly will have to show an increase soon if ev- erybody is to be taken care of ade- quately. It was pointed out that ir certain instances men are freceiv- ing one, two or three days work under the relief plan where more work is needed. If the donations and subscriptions are increased more work can be given the un- employed. At the same time il was pointed out that the number receiving aid are increasing week. ly, thereby also necessitating ar increase in income.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-22
X-Rays Reveal No
 Internal Injuries
SkiIton Escapes Auto Accident-Brother Has
 Fractured Shoulder

X-rays taken to-day at the Wa terbury hospital tended to disprove the suspicion that Arthur Skilton of Woodbury, prominent member of the Skilton Family association, had suffered internal injuries. Af- ter a comparative comfortable night Mir Skilton was considered somewhat improved to-day and there was no evidence of any seri- ous concern concerning his condi- tion and his recovery. Charles Skill ton, secretary of the American Ring company of this city, was the driver of the machine in which his brother, Arthur, was a passenger. The machine was practically de- molished yesterday afternoon after turning over twice on the highway near Newtown. MT Skilton ex- plained the accident that he turned out sharply to avoid colliding with deer which appeared suddenly in front of the machine.
 Following the accident MT. and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-22
Q . Q

Warren were held yesterday after noon at 2 o'clock from the home on Middlesex street, with Rev Ray mond M. D. Adams officiating. Bur- ial was in Pine Grove cemetery. The bearers were Walter Matthews, Eugene Raymond, John Byrnes and Charles Green.
 Funeral services for Mrs Anna Holt were held yesterday after noon at 2 o'clock at the Hall Memorial chapel with Rev W. Moreton owen officiating. Further services were conducted by the members of the Naomi chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star led by Mrs Agnes Hopkins matron of the chapter.
 During the service two selections were sung by the Naomi quartet. Burial was in Riverside cemetery. The bearers were Louis Wenzel, James Abercombie, Burton Hine and Clayton Rose.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-22
Factories Here
 Deny RunOrs
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 ported throughout the city that the large factories would follow the example of the smaller plants and close down for periods ranging from 10 to 17 days. This is not so, it was emphatically stated to-day. Members of the mayors relief com- mittee were also assured yesterday afternoon at their regular weekly meeting that Scovil1's, Chase's and the American Brass will observe the schedules of previous years and close for the briefest time pos- sible.
 This report was hailed with en- thusiasm on all sides to-day. Nat urally, the employees of the three large plants are glad to hear that they will not be out of work for any great period of time. The mayors relief. committee was we'll pleased because it was felt that with lengthy shutdowns in the three large plants the income in subscription money to the relief fund from these three factories would be considerably cut down.
 At the present time the balance on hand in the relief fund is $17,- 746.51. This balance is more than
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-22

Mrs. Charles Skilton and Arthur Skilton were taken to, the office of Dr. E. K. Loveland of Watertown. It was announced following ex- aminatoin that Charles Skilton had sustained a fractured shoulder while his wife sustained contusions about head and hands. Arthur Skill ton was hurriedly removed to the hospital as it was feared that he had been injured internally.
 The Skiltons were on their way to Danbury when a frightened deer sped into it's path. MT. Skilton turned sharply to avoid hitting it. The machine side-swiped the anil mai and hurled 1t to one side, fatal ly injurying 1t. The car left the highway and turned over twice.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-22
THREE DIE IN
 BUS COLLISION

Hiawatha, Kan, Dec 22.--(UPl Three persons were killed end 17s others injured to-day when . large bus of the Interstate Transit Lines collided head-on with a stock truck.
 Both machines burst into flames after the crash which was said to have occurred when the driver of the truck lost control of his vehicle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-22
Local Charities Unite To Spread
 Christmas Cheer
Waterburians Determined That No Family Will Go
 Hungry on Friday-Tall Tower to Distribute l More Than 300 Used Toys Thursday Afternoon

made inquiries and many have lists of names and addresses to which will be sent baskets.
 The baskets will all be delivered in due time for Christmas so that the holiday win find all with plenty of food.
 The Tall Tower department of the Evening Democrat will distrib- ute more than 300 used toys to needy Waterbury children. The toys were given by Tower read- CTS and collected by Tower att taches. The toys will be given to children calling at the Democrat office Thursday afternoon from 2:an to o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-22

There will be 5000 baskets given to the needy this Christmas it was learned upon making check-up of the organizations who are financ- ing this work. The Mutual Aid will give 1,425 baskets; the charity de- partment of the city is creating an all time record with 425 baskets and the Salvation Army is to dis tribute 325 baskets. The balance is being given by individuals and organizations which desire to re- main unknown.
 In an endeavor to feed all those who will find 1t difficult to secure food, many societies and clubs have
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-22
ROTARY CLUB HELD CHRISTMAS PARTY

The Rotary club enjoyed Q Christmas party at its regular meeting at the Elton this noon. Santa Claus was present with fun- ny gifts for the members; wrest- ling match between "Kid" Hershey and Freddy Freeman was enjoyed and the waitresses were remem- bered by the club members. This is the annual party of the club and provided much entertainment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-22
JOSEPH CHRISTIAN HURT
 AT NAUGATUCK FACTORY

Joseph Christian. an, employe of the Goodyear Rubber Glove com pany of Naugatuck, suffered a palm full injury while at work today. A piece of steel entered his eye and he was hurried ti the Waterbury hospital for treatment. He is ex- pected to recover without suffer- ing any impairment of vision. Christian resides at GA Fourth sfraaf
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-22
Hillcrest To Have
 City Water Service

The. Hillcrest fire district of Middlebury has already begun preparations for carrying water to Its residents. Mayor Frank Hayes has signed a contract with the Hill crest corporation whereby this city will supply the water at cost 10 per cent gerater than the local scale. The fIillcrcst district Is to supply end install its own pipes meters and hydrants.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-22
OBIT JAR Y

GORSZWICKI-John s. Gorsz- wicki, died last evening at his home, 5 Grove court. He has been resi- dent of this city for 34 years and was employed by Tracy Bros and the Hadiey Furniture Go. MT Grocz-
 wicki was the organizer of the Ornisko society and was also a members of the Polish National al- liance.
 He is survived by his wife, Vir- ginia, one daughter, Frances; one son, Joseph, and one sister. Mrs Mary Miez of Pomanow, Poland. The funeral will be held Thursday m orning at 7:30 o'clock from the home 5 Grove court to St Stanis- laus church where mass of re- quiem will be celebrated at s o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
 ADRIAN-Gilbert Adrian, ST, age 60 years. died at Hollywood, Cal, on Wednesday, the 16th. MT Adrian, Sr, was a resident of Nau- gatuck for 32 years. He was iden- tified with several organizations both civic and fraternal among them being Shepherd lodge, Masons and Naugatuck Lodge of Elks. He leaves his wife, @ daughter, ] Mrs Clarence Leventhal of Ja- maica, l.. l., a son Gilbert Adrian, Jr, of Hollywood, Cal. a brother. Max Adrian of Boston, Mass, and a sister, Mrs James H. Brown of Lawrence, Mass. Funeral services will be held at Fairchild & Sons mortuary S9-91 l64th street, Jamaica, L. l., at 2 D. m. tomorrow. Interment at Mt Lebanon cemetery. Myrtle avenue,
 Glendale, l.. l. -.-~&
 HAIGHT-Mrs Emma (Wolf) Haight, aged 60 years, of Coulter street, widow of James H. Haight, died yesterday morning at the Wa terbury hospital, following a brief | illness.
 She was born and brought up in this city and was the daughter of MT and Mrs John Wolf. She was @ devoted mother and @ cherished friend by all who knew her acquaintance. She was a com municnat of All Saints church, Oakville.
 | She is survived by six daughters, the Misses Florence and Doris,
 Mrs Ebert Verpillot of this city, Mrs John Ellis and Mrs Paul Day. ton of Oakville, and Mrs Charles Ericksen of South Manchester; four grandchildren and a half brother, Hugo Wolf of Oakville.
 Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
 |
 LEACH-Flora Leach. age II
 years, daughter of Mir and Mrs
 Edison Leach of Bank street, died this morning at the Waterbury
 hospital. Besides her parents she
 is survived by one sister, Ann; and
 one brother, William. l The body was removed to the Clark funeral home, 20 State
 street, from where the funeral will
 take place, time and arrangements | to be announced later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-22
PLAN HUGE LETTUCE EXPERIMENTS

Phoenix, Ariz Foar thou
 aand carloads of lettuce will be
 harvested thIs winter in the warm spots of Arizona giving employ ment ok 2,B00 men.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-22
As SALVATION ARMY WAS ATTACHED

Waterville, Me, Dec 22.-(UP) Seeking to collect $35 balances of last years coal bill, Frank Guidetti has attached the SalvA-y tion Army Christmas fund.
 Unless someone donates enough money to settle the bill, the Sal vation Army will be obliged to- forego its annual custom of dis. tributing Christmas baskets to needy families. F4
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-22
CAun OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many friends, relatives and neighbors Tor their sympathy and kindness, to- gether with floral offerings tender-
 ment. the death of our beloved wife
 and mother, Mrs Candida Thrasher. F. !sjsnra nTraaRAsHER AND SON.