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Seward daily gateway., 1932-05-03
COPPER VERY LOW

NEW YORK, May 3. (P)-The En- glneering and Mining Journal is authority for the statement that copper sold for five and five elghths cents per pound and reg lsterng the lowest level that this metal has ever sold.
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INSTRUCTOR DROWNs IN
 ATTEMPT REACH SHORE

SEATTLE, May 3. (P) - Father Paul J. LaBlanc, 32 years of age, biology instructor at St. Edwards s Catholic Seminary here, drowned today while attempting to swim ashore after a rowboat upset on Lake Washington.
 Miss Helen Dang was with him when the boat upset but she clung to the overturned boat while Fa- ther LaBlanc attempted to swim ashore. Miss Dang was rescued.
 LaBlanc came to Seattle from Tacoma recently.
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PASS NEW BILL

WASHINGTON, D. C., May 3. (P) The Senate Monday passed bill to prevent hung juries in Hawaiian cases from operating the same as acquittal. The present Hawaiian act in the Hawaiian law provides that in case juries fail to agree twice on the same case, the de- fendant is automatically acquitted without further trial.
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WOMAN DASHEs LYE
 IN HUSbAND's FACE

VENICE, Calif., May 2. Mixing up strong solution of lye in a coffee pot, Mrs. Rebecca Green berg, 60 years, said to be the mother of six children, sought revenge for 42 years of marital unhappiness by dashing the mixture into the eyes of her sleeping husband, de- stroying his sight.
 Then as her husband screamed in agony, she telephoned for of ficerS to come and arrest her.
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DID NOT HAVE CHANGE

CHICAGO, May 3.-When Gang ster Al Capone, in jail here, learn ed of the decision of the Supreme Court regarding his plea for a re- view on his conviction of evading income tax laws, the gang chief tain wept salt tears on his mo- ther's shoulder. Capone said he didn't have chance" even tho he stopped more crime than the police ever did.
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WANT WET PLANK

PROVIDENCE, R. l., May 3. (P) The Democratic Convention in- structed it's delegates to the Ma tional Convention to support Al Smith and to work and vote for a plank in the national platform call ing for prohibition repeal or for the submitting of this question to the voters of the States.
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QUARTERLY DIVIDEND

NEW YORK, May 3.-The Beth lehem Steel Corporation, which for many years has been paying dividends but which omitted the last regular dividend announced a quarterly dividend for the past three months. The ividend is SITS per share.
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SWINDLER MANY YEARS

STOCKHOLM, May 2.-With fur ther arrests in the Kreuger swind- ling case it was revealed here Sun day that the Swindling dates back to at least 1923.
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"TOP FLIGHT" DEFEATED

JAM1CA PLAINS, Long Island May 2.-"Top Flight" c. V. Whit ney's prize lilly, was defeated by T h o m Cassidy's Universe" in the Wood Memorial stakes. Uni verse, 10 to 1 chance in betting, led throughout and won by a half length. Economic" placed second and Curacao" third.
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ASK PRESIDENTIAL ACTION

WASHINGTON, May 2. A de- mand that President Herbert Hoo- yer pardon the four defendants in Honolulu's honor staying if an in- vestigation bears out the facts of the case as reported in newspaper accounts, was made by Senator J. Hamilton Lewis, democrat, Illinois.
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GOLD STRIKE

GUAYAQU1L, Ecuador, May D. Discovery of a rich placer gold de- posit near the confluence of the 1laansu Parroquia Rapo Rivers in eastern Ecuador is reported.
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DISMANTLING ECONOMY BILL

WASHINGTON, D. C., May 3. (P) -Uncompromising revolters in the House undertook a final dismant- ling of the economy bill with big cuts in Veterans allowances which has been at issue for some time. Few disputed the cuts. Most of the $48,OOO,O00 provided for Vet eranS' allowances will be thrown out.
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SEEK TERRORIST

LOS ANGELES, May 2. Police were searching here for a myster- lous terrorist who, over the tele- phone, has threatened a number or people with death. He is believed to De crank but, nevertheless, ne IS causing much worry to cer- tain residents.
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INJURED ARE RECOVERING

SHANGHAI, May 3.-Several of the high Japanese officials who were injured in the recent bomb explosion are now well enough to be able to leave the hospital.
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LOAN OVERSUBSCRIBED

LONDON, May D. The govern ment of India's loan of 1OOOO,OOO pounds issued at a price of 95 in in five per cent bonds, was over subscribed directly after the lists were open.
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TELEGRAPH BREV|T|ES
TO CRUSH FASCISTS

BERLIN, May 3.-President Paul von Hindenburg is determined to crush both Fascist and Communist threats to the Republican consti- tuition, well informed political cir cles declared, even to dissolving the Diet and resorting to armed force.
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HUGE OIL THEFT

LONGVIEW, Texas, May 2.-The alleged theft of 100000 barrels of oil from an East Texas field is be- ing investigated Eighteen men have been arrested and charged with the theft.
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WALL STREET SENTIMENT

NEW YORK, May 2.-Wall Street is betting g to l at the present time that Owen D. Young will be the Democratic nominee for President. Roosevelt odds are about even.
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RESIDENTS STARTLED

BEND, Ore, May 2.-ReSidents of this city were surprised Sunday when an airplane landed on main street. It was revealed that the pilot had motor trouble when he was above the city and was forced to make a landing and he thought the main street as good as any place.
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FIGHT FOR RECOGNITION

WASHINGTON, D. C., May D. Sentiment for recognition of Soviet Russia is increasing in the Senate. A press survey shows at least 12 Senators who now favor recogni- tion, most of them on the ground that it would open up vast Russian markets to this country.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-05-03
CENTER AT NORFOLK

NORFOLK, Va, May B. Nego- tiations in the Lindbergh case are now centering at Norfolk and around the yacht Maroon.
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PAINTINGS MAY BEEN STOLEN

LONDON, May 2. Burglars en- tered the residence of former King Manuel Of Portugal and ransacked the library and music room of the estate which is near Twickenham. It was reared a number of valuable art treasures had been stolen but attaches of the household main tained secrecy.
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CHARGED TERRORISM

KAREN, Manchuria, May 2. - Manchukuo police issued state ment charging the Soviet govern ment with fomenting terrorist plots against the Japanese Manchurian interests in Northern Manchuria They said they have strongest evidence that Soviet officials were responsible for the bombing of a Japanese troop train recently.
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WHAT A HAND

SPOKANE, Wash, May 2.-It was lucky J. R. Kiely was playing bridge with two nurses when he was dealt 13 spades. As he picked up his cards and looked at them, he tainted and the two nurses had to revive him.
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WORK HURRIED ALONG

BALBOA, Canal Zone, May 2. - Construction of the Madden Dam
 intended to furnish a greater sup ply of water for operation of the Panama Canal, is being hurried to completion with $50 men toiling in day and night shifts. At the pre- sent rate, experts believe the dam will be completed we'll within the time limit expiring November 1884.
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GUILTY OF FORERY

LOS ANGELES, May James Morrissey, 49, who with Russel J. Wendell, erstwhile claimant to the $10O,0OO,OOO Ella Wendell estate in New York, pleaded guilty to for gery, must serve from one to five years in Folsom prison. He will be sentenced this week.
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TELEGRAPH BREWT|Es

MUST DISCHARGE FILIPINOS
 FOREST GROVE, May 2.-AIl Jap berry growers who have been hiring Filipino workers in this vii cinity were instructed by delega- tionS of white farmers that every Filipino must leave the locality.
The Washington times., 1932-02-16

OU q UUUI
Has had a thorough recOndi-
tioning. Good tires all around.
Paint and upholstery excep.
tiOnally clean. You can't find
one that runs and $500
looks better at....... ~~~O
The Washington times., 1932-02-16
OAKLAND
PIERCE ARROW

1892 CoACH-Fl ating
power. Just ike new: $500: 1880
coach, Cd series. $500; new-car guarantee
for 80 day.; terms. See Mr.. Barnes,
1920 14th St.
The Washington times., 1932-02-16
Want Miscellaneous
Automobiles

New Cleveland 4-cyl,, meyer run. $150
1890 Harley "a looks fine .... 1876
1929 Indian Scout. looks new ...... 95
1920 Indian Scout. Real bargain -. S5
1928 Harley Sport Model. repainted. so
Easy terms
SLATTFRY MOTORCYCLE co.
4th and o SITS. NV. Pot. 2522
The Washington times., 1932-02-16
GRAHAM

es~N"Ne"NeS"N>~>~"~
GRAHAM 1880 Sport Roadster. wire
wheels. trunk rack We guarantee this
performance, S495. easy terms, Fraziers,
OH 10th st. N E. Lincoln $500.
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The Washington times., 1932-05-05
KILLS
80 IN BENGAL

CALCUTTA. May 5 GN.SO.
At least 80 persons were killed in
tornado which swept over the
eastern portion of Bengal today.
The tornado was accompanit
by the worst thunder storm IN
the memory Of inhabitants. Hail
stones several inches in diameter
wreaked havoc, injuring many in
addition to wrecking property.
Seven of a family of IL were
killed by a lightning bolt in the
village OF Hayagung.
More than 100 persons were
injured. Entire villages were
wiped out BY the sudden storm.
Forests were razed and crops de-
stroyed. Hundreds Of head of
livestock were killed.
Thousands of persons were left
homeless.
WELLINGTON, N. T., May 5
GN.SO severe earthquake
shock struck Napier, Hastings,
Wairoa, and adjacent districts to-
day. The main shock was fol-
lowed by a series Of minor
tremors. No structural damage
was reported.
The Washington times., 1932-05-05

Sentence of the defendants
had been scheduled for tomorrow
Shortly before 9 o'clock yester'
day morning Go"SSnor Judd sum-
moned Attorney General Hewitt
and his assistant, Harold Kay,
into his office.
He informed them of his de,
ciSion which had been reached
the night before at a private
meeting with Darrow in the gov
ernor's mansion.
Judge Davis Advised
Immediately opposing counsel
got busy. Trial Judge Charles S.
Davis was advised and the wheels
Of justice began spinning rap
idly.
Darrow and his associate, George
Leisure, of New York, were the
first to arrive at the courthouse.
They went into the judges cham
bers. In a few minutes, Kelley
entered with the attorney general
and his aides. They. too, went
In to confer with the judge.
The courthouse was virtually
deserted at the time and no one.
apparently, had any inkling OF
what was happening.
Word Spreads Quickly
Word quickly spread through
the courthouse and attaches gath
cred in the corridors awaiting ar
rival of the defendants.
Soon they came.
-Four Navy cars rolled up in
The Washington times., 1932-05-05
GARNER VISIONS
JUNE RECESS

Speaker John N. Garner of the
House, today expressed doubt that
Congress will adjourn by June
10 or IL.
He said he was still hopeful
OF adjournment but had talked
to some members of the Senate
who do not believe that body
can finish it's business before the
June conventions.
The Speaker added that in that
event Congress probably would
suspend it's session from about
June 10 until July S, so members
can attend the conventions.
If the House is prevented from
adjourning because of a legisla-
tive jam in the Senate. three-day
recesSeS will be taken. Garner said
he and Representative Smell of
New York, Republican leader,
favored this action.
The Washington times., 1932-05-05
Four Hawaiians In NJ Qssie Case
Likely to Escape Second Trial

from the naval base into the
courtroom of Judge Charles s.
Davis 48 hours before the ap-
pointed time for sentencing.
Ten year terms at hard labor
we're imposed, but the faces OF
the four Americans were cheer
full.
From court the four were
taken to Judd's offices, where the
combinations were signed, stipu-
lating, however, that they spend
an hour in the custody Of the
high sheriff of Hawaii. This was
whiled away in motor ride
from Honolulu to the naval base
and past Oahu Prison, to which
the defendants had been formally
sentenced.
Says Governor "Hedged"
Leading the demand for a full
pardon were Walter Dillingham;,
Honolulu capitalist, and Mrs.
Anne Kluegel, militant civic
leader.
Dillingham; said:
81 believe the governor
hedged on the issue and took
only half way measures"
Governor Judd. wever,
appeared unmindful of the criSi.
cism and refused to comment on
possibility Of further legal action.
Meanwhile the four defendants
were free to go where they
pleased.
Mrs. Fortescue, Lieutenant
Massie, and his wife have started
packing their belongings prepara-
tory to sailing Sunday On the
Malolo for the Mainland. accom-
panied by Darrow. Mrs. Fortescue
said:
81 will be glad to get back
to the United States. The
tragic events Of the last few
months have not ruined my
life by any means. 1 know 1
will have happiness among my
own people"
JVdd Opposed Pardon
That all was not smooth with
the legal machinery that set the
four defendants free was learned
today. Governor Judd, it was re.
ported, expressed opposition to a
pardon when he first conferred
with Darrow after his radiophone
talk with Wilbur.
The commute ton was finally
agreed upon.
The Washington times., 1932-05-05
MAJ.FORTESCUE
IS JUBILANT

CHICAGO, May S I.NS0.-Ab-
ruptly hating his contemplated
journey to Hawaii upon receipt of
the glad tidings that his wife and
son-in-lav have been liberated, Ma
jor Granville Fortescue, gray.
haired retired Army officer, was
speeding back to his New York
home today.
He arrived in Chicago last night
prepared to proceed to San Fran
cisco, where he was to sail for Ha-
waii. Learning that the governor
of Hawaii hao commuted the 10
year sentences of his wife, Mrs.
Grace Hubbard Fortescue; his SON.
in-law, Lieut.. Thomas H. Massie,
and two Navy Seamen to one
hour, Major Fortescue jubilantly
turned about and entrained for
New York last night.
He was accompanied by Mrs.
Fortescue's mother, Mrs. Charles
Bell, of Washington, D. c.
Major Fortesque first received
the news of the communication
1IOIH CICLh dC GAlC AlOCCl "A1CA"
he had registered. He said:
II can't believe it. Did you
hear that, Nell? The clerk
says they're free"
"NO, no, it's too good to be
true"
Clerks and guests at the hotel
surrounded the major and his
mother-in-law, showering them
with congratulations.
After the excitement subsidized,
Major Fortesque called his wife
lat Honolulu by long distance
radiophone. He told newspaper
men that Mrs. Fortesque and
his daughter, Mrs. Massie, victim
of the attack which led to the
honor Staying" of Joseph KAMA
hawai-, will soon return to the
United States. The Major said
he will go to San Francisco to
meet them.
The Washington times., 1932-05-05
Governor Judd Reached Decision
At Private Conference With Darrow

front of the courthouse. In one
was Mrs. Fortescue, Lieutenant
Massie, Mrs. Massie and Capt.
Ward Workman, special court Of
ficer who has had charge of them.
In another machine we're Jones
and Lord, the sailors, both jaunt-
lily putting cigarettes and in
charge of Lieut.. J. F. Granville,
U. S. N.
The smiling faces of the en-
listed men were in striking con-
trast to the careworn. haggard
expression seen during the long,
tedious trial and when the jury
returned verdicts against them.
Sister Arrives
It was apparent to everyone
that the members of the party
expected joyful tidings. They did
their best to conceal their excite
ment and refused to talk to any
one as they passed into the court
room.
Mrs. Julian Ripley, sister Of
Mrs. Fortescue. and Robert Bell.
her brother, arrived next and took
seats by her side.
Shortly after 10 o'clock. Dar-
row. Kelley and others came from
the judges chambers and took
their places at the counsel table,
Darrow's gray hair was care.
fully combed. and his wrinkled,
kindly face beamed,
The Washington times., 1932-05-05

The court then went through
the same procedure and imposed
like sentences on Lord, Lieuten
ant MaSsie and finally Mrs
ForteScue. The judge asked:
"Is there anything you wish
to Say?"
All replied negatively.
The four defendants were calm
and composed and the courtroom
lacked even the slightest indica
ton Of excitementt Everybody
seemed to sense, however, that
the unexpected summoning into
court, and the passing Of judg
ment meant that executive elem
ency would follow.
While defendants were still
standing immobile, Prosecutor
Kelley, immaculate in a white
linen suit, addressed the judge
and moved that immediate mitti,
mus, or commitment, be issued
The court ruled:
"YOur motion is granted, Mr..
Kelley, but before 1t Is issued,
want the baiIiffS to clear the
courtroom Of all except counsel
and defendants"
The handful of spectators went
into the corridors and waited
wondering what the next move
would be.
Soon Found Out
1t was not long until they found
Ollt
The Washington times., 1932-05-05

Major Ross, in civilian dress
hurried into the courtroom. He
soon came out again carrying the
mittimus and escorting the foul
defendants. Spectators whispered
"They are going to the COVER
nOr's office"
Across the street to 1olani Pal
ace, now the Territorial capitol,
walked the lawyers and the pri-
Soners, trailed by a crowd that
increased with every moment.
They went direct to the cover.
nor'S office on the second floor
where Judd was waiting.
For 10 minutes the defendants
and attorneys and Major Ross
were privately closeted with the
governor in his office.
Shortly after IL o'clock, the
executive opened his door and
called in press representatives.
He then made formal announce
ment o. the communication. He
also disclosed that the defend.
ants, through Darrow, had filed
a written application for clemency
This petition, Governor Judd
said, in addition to the numerous
petitions from the mainland,
including those of Victor Houston,
Hawaii's Delegate in Congress,
and congressional leaders at
Washington, led him to take the
action.
The Washington times., 1932-05-05
WARTIME LEVY
ON INCOMES
LOOMING
Senate Finds Revenue Bill
Short BY $77,000,0 900 Of
Balancing Budget

Restoration of the 1918 war.
time income and corporation
taxes was threatened today as
the Senate Finance Committee
found itself $77,O00,000 short
of balancing the budget with
the new revenue bill.
The estimated revenue from
the bill, in it's present form
was placed at something more
than $l,16O,000,O 600.
A dozen efforts to increase sep
arate excise taxes in order to
push the estimates revenue over
the budget-balancing figure OF
$1,241 100000 were defeated. Then
the committee turned to the
question of imposing a further
increase on income taxes.
Income Rates Leap
The current rates of u of
per cent, 2 and per cent were
increased by the House to 2, 4
and 7 per cent. A week ago the
Senate committee raised them tc
8, 6 and 9 per cent. The 1915
rates would be 6 and IL pei
cent. The surtaxes would run
up to IS per cent.
Three Have ClaShed
Three groups of Senators, each
loyal to a different theory OF
taxation, have clashed during the
drafting of the bill, according to
Senator Walsh CD Of Massa
chusetts. a committee member. He
said one group believed the rev
enue should come from a wide
spread distribution of so-called
nuisance, admission and luxury
taxes"
Another group, he added, favor
"a manufacturers sales tax
while the third support a "com,
bination of tariff duties and
luxury taxes. He said the latter
group finally dominated the com
mittee:
Walsh expressed some doubt
whether the bill could be enacted
unless one of the three groups
gained strength enough to control
the Senate. He declared:
"The action of the Senate
committee in including tariff
duties has shifted the leader
ship from the first group to
the sO-caIled tariff group. It
looks now as II the fate of the
bill depends on the tariff pro-
tectiOnist group and that they
will have to pick up the neces-
sary votes and assume the
leadership in the Senate"
The taxes already approved by
the committee would bring in
$152,000,000 on incomes. $51, ,400,-
900 from corporations $120,000.-
600 by revising administrative
rules applying to collection of in
come taxes and $25, 100000 from
estates and gifts.
Other revenue would include
$139, ZOO, 900 from postal rate in
creases, $43, ,00O, 900 from stock and
bond transfer taxes, $4,000, 900
from auto, truck and accessory
taxes, $40,OO0,00O from amuse-
ment admission taxes. and $780,
100000 from admission taxes on
racing eventS.
The Washington times., 1932-05-05

FOR FULL PARDON
FOR 4 AMER CANS
WILL CONTINUE

Summers said:
IAN Of the matters went
over subject to further con-
sideration depending on devel.
opments. No date was set for
the future action. The atti-
tude of the committee was that
the governor seemed in effect
to have granted q pardon.
Hawaii is under . local gov
ernment with q governor ap-
pOintee by the President. If
local authorities are taking
care Of the responsibilities Of
the government in the terri
tory. which they seem to be
doing in tLis case, there Is a
serious question as to whether
Congress should assume any
responsibility"
The Washington times., 1932-05-05
Seaman Jones Grins When Judge
Gives Him 10 Years at Hard Labor

albert Jones, stand up"
, AS Jones stood UP, the judge
began reading:
"In accordance with the yer.
dict of manSlaughter returned
against you in this case, /
hereby sentence vHu to the term
prescribed by law. not more
than 10 years IMPRISONMENT at
hard labor at Oahu prison."
Ordinarily, a prisoner receiv
ing such sentence would wilt
Not so with Seaman Jones.
He Rrinned. J..
The Washington times., 1932-05-05

HONOLULU, May S UN.S0
"A movement to wipe away the
last vestige of stigma that might
attach itself to the names Of
Lieut.. Thomas H. MaSsie, Mrs.
Grace Hubbard Fortescue, Albert
o. Jones, and E. J. Lord gained
momentum today.
Despite the fact that the four
''honor Staying" defendants re-
ceived communication Of their ten
year manslaughter sentences in a
fashion that virtually amounted
to pardon, since none of their
mainland civil rights have been
lost, new pressure was brought to
bear on Gov. Lawrence Judd to
grant full pardons.
Private citizens as well as civic
organizations Joined in the de-
Inand to remove the legal blame
for the killing of Joseph Kahaha-
wal.
Meanwhile it appeared unlikely
that the four men accused with
Kahahawai of the attack on Mrs.
Thalia MaSSie would be brought
back into court.
DarrOw Says Drop Case
Although the territory openly
announced 1t was ready to pro-
ceed with their retrial, Clarence
Darrow, legal adviser to the four
Americans, has urged that it be
dropped in order to spare Mrs.
MaSSie. .... y
The fact that Mrs. MaSsie
planned to sail for the mainland
Sunday would indicate that the
charges would be nolle pressed,
since without her the government
has no case. Dropping Of the
charges also would pacify the
native elements,
Governor Judd intervened with
the combinations because Of ex-
treme political pressure brought
to bear from washington, it was
reliably reported.
Only after a radiophone con-
versation with Secretary Of the
Interior Wilbur did Judd call the
defense attorneys into conference
with Attorney General Harry
Hewitt.
Case Ends Suddenly
The end of the case came with
unexpected suddenneSs. A petit
ton for a communication of SEN
tence was signed by the defend
ants. The four then were hustled
The Washington times., 1932-05-05
Bar Groups to Join
In Cornerstone Rites

Elaborate ceremonies will &C
company the laying of the New
Supreme Court Building corner
stone October 13 under plans
tentatively prepared yesterday by
the executive council of the Amer
lean Bar Association.
Other associations partaking in
the cereL onies will include the
District Bar Association, the Fed.
eral Bar Association, the Women's
Bar Association, and the Patent
Lawyers Association. The corner
stone will be laid on the second
day of four-day meeting planed
for october IL to 16.