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Evening star., 1932-12-09
STAMPS AND COINS |
SOLDAT AUCTION
Bidding Spirited, but ANA
teur PhiIateIists Obtain
Prizes of 106 Lots.

EPhilatelists, young and old. had the
Hfeat of their lives last evening when
khe dead letter division of the Post
Cffice Department auctioned of 106
lots of stamps and coins at the exhibi-
ton of the Washington Philatelic
Epciety, Washington Building.
EThe exhibition room was crowded
when the sale began, and bidding was
spirited from the. outset. But dealers
and spectators held aloof, and the
ptizes were knocked down to authentic
amateurs interested in the philatelic
rather than the resale value Of the
material offered. The first lot brought
only So, the second 81, the third S1.25.
It was "the forgotten mans" opportun-
ity, and he made the most of it. A few
lots went for more than their ordinary
worth. but the rest were real bargains.
Graf Flight Cover for $3.50.
A round-the-w world flight Graf Yep
pelin cover brought only $3.50. A
United States-to- Germany Graf Zep-
pelin post card went for SIPS. Nine
airmail covers were bid in by a school
boy for 25 cents.
In the crowd were veterans of the
highest standing among collectors. They
found themselves bidding. against chill
dren who soon caught the trick of fight
ing for what, they wanted. One battle
followed another. Sometimes the vet
eran would win, sometimes the beginner.
Every one was in excellent spirits, and
excitement ran high.
No final figures were available, but it
was estimated that the total profit to
the Post Office Department would not
exceed 5000.
Spriegel Wins Prize.
Burton G. Cowles, superintendent of
the Dead Letter Division, was in charge
of the arrangements for the auction. Col.
william N. McKelvy, president of the
Society of Philatelic Americans, and
Lieut. Col B. B. Wilcox, president of
the Duluth, MINI, branch of the same
organization, attended.
Albert F. Kunze president Of the
Washington Philatelic Society, an
nounced that a second prize in section
3 of the exhibition has been awarded
to Carl H. Spriegel. The show will con-
tinue until tomorrow night. The public
is invited.
Evening star., 1932-12-09
WAR VETERAN, so, DEAD

Jacob Ponce Served With Regiment
in Gray Army.
SALT LAKE CITY, December up.
Jacob Ponce, 90, the only known
Eonfederate veteran of the Civil War
hn this State, is dead. He was born in
Kentucky in 1840 and enlisted In Com
fpany 7, 9Th Kentucky Regiment. Cap
EIred after two years of service, he
was held prisoner for year.
Evening star., 1932-12-09
Silk Dresses,
Special, $3.50

Beautiful maize, nile,
copen, pink and orchid silk
crepes, hand shocked, with
long or new puffed sleeves.
7 to 10 years.
Evening star., 1932-12-09
Meet Santa Claus and
Chief Deerfoot in Toytown

LANSBURCH'S famous Santa is sharing
honors with real Apache Indian Chief, who is
in Toytown every day to welcome children and
show them enhancing Indian suits, puzzles and
real tom.toms. This brilliantly befeathered and
bejeweled Chief talks to children in the Indian
language and in English before his big tepee,
and autographs tom-toms made by the Indians.
Evening star., 1932-12-09
Girls Flannel
Robes, S2.05

All wool, plain colors and
stripes, double breasted,
shawl collars. Rose, green,
wine, blue, tan. 8 to 10.
Also corduroy pajamas at
&95.
Evening star., 1932-12-09

An essential to school,
going girls, 5 to 10. Guar
anteed rainproof coats,
modish raglan sleeves, dou-
ble-breasted, Jersey plaid
Innings. Wine, brown, tan,
green, blue.
Evening star., 1932-04-18

The revenue for the present year
from these taxes will probably show a
decrease, ewing to the fall in value Of
land, houses and other kinds of prop
erty. Over the 10-year period the
amount collected has increased year by
year in consequence of frequent scaling
up of the rates of estate duty by sue
cessive chancellors of the eXchequer.
Evasions Called Few.
The machinery Of collection works
smoothly, and the Inland Revenue De-
partment officials are satisfied that
evasion rarely, if ever, occurs. This, as
they explain, is partly because the Eng
Gshnan is by nature taX-paying AMI
NAL. He grumbles, but he pays. An
other factor which makes for full pay
ment, and indeed makes evasion almost
impossible, is the exact knowledge the
income tax authorities possess of all
salaries ard incomes over $700 year,
and of the property, businesses, invest
ments and other sources from which
incomes are drawn.
Although the fact is not advertised,
there is no doubt the income tax and
death duty authorities exchange infor-
nation.
Unless a man has been evading his
income tax, q difficult and dangerous
thing in England, it is practically i'm
possible for his heirs to deceive the
death duty authorities on the amount
OF his estate.
All wills must be passed for probate
by the Probate Court and registered
Before this can be done the death
duties must be settled, and no legacy
can be paid without agreement of the
revenue authorities. In cases where, as
happens generally in succession to large
Evening star., 1932-04-18
DYING IN ENGLAND
COSTS MORE NOW
Changing Hands of Property
Brings Huge Revenue
Annually.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

BpeClaI DiSpdbCn 10 Inc otdF.
LONDON, April 16 (NANA).-A
bitter humorist has said that the prin-
cipal reason for the greater longevity
of Englishmen of the present genera
ton is the increased cost Of dying in
England.
The English state levies annually
scme S4O0, 100000, or about one
tenth its total revenue on property
changing hands in consequence of
death. In case of great fortunes 1t
takes well over half, and no one pos
sessing more than $500 can die with
out paying something for the privilege.
The inheritance taxes, or death duties,
are three. First in importance is the
estate duty, levied upon all forms Of
property on the death of its owner.
Last year this duty brought in $685.
522,260.
Established in 1894
The estate duty was established in
1894 by the chancellor of the ex-
chequer, Sir William Harcourt. who
was charged by his opponents with
having added another sting to death.
He conceived the duty on relatively
modest scale. Very small estates paid
l per cent. Modest fortunes up to
$4,000 paid 3 per cent. Even the
~
the extent of per cent.
Now ! per cent Is charged on estates
over $500, and the rates rise steeply
to so per cent on fortune of $l0.-
100000. On 100000, per cent is paid;
on $500,o00, 20 per cent; on million
dollars, "a per cent. Estates of 81 .500.-
600 pay 80 per cent. With S5,000,00O,
40 per cent is reached. The maximum,
so per cent is charged on estates OF
S100O0O00 and upward.
Additional to estate duty are sue
cession and legacy duties. These are
inheritance taxes in the purest sense,
as the heir pays them for the privilege
of inheriting. They vary from l to 10
per cent of the estate, the lowest rate
being paid by wives or husbands, chill
dren or grandchildren. or parents of
the person dying Brothers and sisters
nav 5 per cent on their inher1tances,
and the maximum 10 per cent, is levied
on more distant relatives and strangers
In blood.
Legacy Duty Charged.
These taxes are for all practical pur-
poses a single impost Legacy duty is
charged on certain kinds OF property
and succession duty On other KINDS.
Between them the heir pays accordlng
to his degree of kinship on everything
he inherits.
1t will be seen that on a fortune OF
100000 900 or more the Government
takes in estate, legacy and succession
duties over so per cent. Legacy and
succession duties bring in annually
about S45.000,000. The amount col
lected in 1891 was S46942, ,425.
The revenue from the combined IN
heritance taxes for the period 1921
1881 follows:
Evening star., 1932-04-18
PROTEST EXECUTIONS
Cuban Writers Plead for Colored
Men in Alabama Girl Attack.

HAVANA, Cuba. April 18 Dr.
Thirty-six Cuban writers and Journal
lists yesterday cabled Gov Miller of
Alabama protesting the impending exc
cution on May 13 of seven colored men
charged with having attacked two
white girls.
The signers assert their most vehe-
ment protest for miscarriage of justice
concerning Scottsboro colored boys VIC
tins racial social prejudice"
Their massacre" the cable states.
would constitute a shameful breach
of legal procedure and equity an out
rage to humanity and civilization and
lasting blot upon the public records
of Alabama"
When q wagon laden with coke caught
fire in a London street the driver drove
to a fire house where firemen extin-
guished the blaze.
Evening star., 1932-04-18

They are S m art and
sturdy, and, oh, so service
able. They make your
rooms more attractive. .
and provide place for
books or plants. Mahogany.
walnut or ivory finishes.
Evening star., 1932-04-18

A l2-inch Doll who is quaint snd
charming with a white wig Two
Colonial costumes in one of which she
is Martha Washington. the other
George. A wardrobe trunk in red,
white and blue finishes with metal cor
ners. That is what this outfit con-
sists Of!
Kanns-Fourth Floor.
Evening star., 1932-10-05

ing battle against depression, we shall
need to adopt new measures and new
tactics as the battle moves on. The
essential thing is that we should build
soundly and solidly for the future. My
solicitude and willingness to advance
and protect the interests Of agriculture
is shown by the record. Protection and
advancement of this industry will have
my continued deepest concern, for in it
lies the progress of all America. 1t was
in this industry that I was born.
The battle against depression is max
ing progress. We are still faced with
forces which render 100000 600 men idle
and agriculture PROSTATE. We have
forged new weapons, we have turned
the tide from defense to attack. ] shall
continue the fight. 1t calls for that CO.
operation, that courage. that patience
and fortitude with which our fathers
conquered these prairies.
Ultimate Aims
In conclusion, my friends, there are
many other subjects Of vast Importance
to our country. The farmers Of Amer
lea are not selfishly interested in their
own industry alone. They are Ameri-
cans with the same concern for the
welfare of the Nation in its multitude
Of other problems. both at home and
abroad Time does not permit Of their
exposition tonight. The issues are
Evening star., 1932-10-05

II these tariffs are reduced as our op-
ponents propose. The next move in the
battle for improved prices was to stop
the general deflation. BY deflation,
mean the lessening Of market values
and prices for land. Products of the
land, manufactures and all securities.
That battle has been won. The next
attack on this front Is to reverse these
processes of deflation and bring things
back to their real values. That battle
is in progress.
The Government is giving aid by its
vast constructive program for agricul-
ture, for commerce and for industry.
Through the renewed flow OF credit for
industry and by direct measures of en-
ployment, by the great cooperative
movements which we have instituted in
commerce and industry, for attacks all
along the line we are returning men
to work. Every new man re-employed is
a greater purchaser of farm products
Wherever We properly can, without en-
tangling ourselves in political diflcul-
ties abroad, We are joining for the re-
Mobilization Of the world and thereby
the foreign markets for agricultural
products. l come to you with no eco
nomic patent medicine especially COM
pounded for farmers. I refuse to offer
counterfeit currency or false hopes. l
will not make any pledges to you which
I cannot fulfill
As have stated before in the shift
Evening star., 1932-10-05

grave, the stake is great These is
sues rise above the concern of an ordi-
nary campaign. Oar cause Is not alone
the restoration of prosperity. 1t Is to
soundly and sanely correct the weak
nesses in our system which this depres-
sion has brought to the surface 1t is
the maintenance of courageous integ-
rity in political action and in govern
ment. 1t is the holding of this Ma
ton to the principles and ideals which
1t has had from the beginning. 1t Is
to make free men and women.
Finally, let me deal for moment
with the ultimate realities. / have
had to diScribe the complicated pro-
cesses Of currencies and taxation and
other such dreary things. They are
but the tools we use TO manage the
processes by which we answer the old,
old question, where withal shall We
live. They are necessary tools, but
they are not an end in themselves
Evening star., 1932-10-05

Our tolls and cares are for a higher
purpose. We are not Nation OF 100
millions OF solitary individuals. We
are Nation Of 25 million families
dwelling in many million homes, each
warmed BY the fires OF affection and
cherishing within it mutual solicitude
for kinfolk and children. Their safety
Is what We are really striving for. Their
happiness is our true concern. Our
most solemn hope for them is that they
may share richly in spiritual life as
well, that puts them not only at peace
with their fellows, but also in harmony
with the will of beneficent Provi-
dence. Out of our strivings for ma
terial blessing must come safety for
homes and schools and churches and
holding OF national ideals, the forming
Of national character These are the
real aspirations Of our people These
are the promises Of America, and those
promises must be fulfilled
Evening star., 1932-10-05
General Defation Halted.

prices from the depression the frs'
fortress to take and to hold was the in
creased tariffs on farm products There
will be an immediate decrease in prices
Evening star., 1932-10-05

The steadily increasing sales
of Squibb Products are proof
that the public demands pur-
ity, uniformity and efficacy in
medicinal products:
Ana that pery increase in de-
mand enables the House of
Squibb materially to reduce The
breecfitsSquibbL bLiquid Petro.
lamm (also called Squibb-ol).
1t no,V costs no more than 0rdi-
nary mineral oils.
Millions of people have dis
covered that Squibb-ol is a
gentle, natural regulator -.
not a harsh, habit.forming
laxative.
Evening star., 1932-10-05
A lower price ON a Squibb
Product vital to American Health

Increased demand enables the Honse Of Squibb to supply
its Sqaibb Liquid Petroatnm false called Squibb-o at
price higher than be cost Of ordinary mineral oils
Evening star., 1932-10-05

Millions of people know that
it is a safe, pure and trust.
worthy regulator.
Squibb-ol is lubricant! A gentle regu-
lator! Not drug. A natural oil from
Mother Earth! Found in bur one spot
in all the world! In sunny California.
Refined, purified, tested and perfected
as all Squibb Products are perfected.
Odorless, tasteIess, non-fattening.
non-heating; is not absorbed by the
system. :. your physician will approve
ofthis safe, harmless, non.habit.form.
ing regulator.
We invite you to write TO Squibb,
Sqmbb Building, New York, for more
information.
E.R.SauIss & Soxs ::NswiYoat
MANUFACTURING CHEMISTS TO THE
MEDICAL PROFESSION SINCE 1858
Evening star., 1932-10-05

roWed upon them; that a thousand
country banks would likely be closed,
and that a general panic was possible.
AS result of these emergency pur-
chases, the prices Of farm commodities
were temporarily held and their fall
cushioned. The farmers secured hun
dreds of millions of dollars of income
which they would not otherwise have
received.
Experience has shown that the patent
weakness OF such actions is the damag-
ing aftermath which accompanies dis
poSal Of these products. / am con-
vinced that the act should be revised in
the interest of the farmer in the light
OF our three years Of experience, and
this proposal should be repealed
For several years the United States
Department of Agriculture has studied
the complex social and economic prob
lens which lie embedded in the general
problem OF land use. About year ago
these studies had reached such a point
that the Secretary of Agriculture felt
justified in calling conference of
economists. farm leaders, agricultural
college authorities, to formulate practi-
cal means of action. The broad OBJ
jective Of such program is to promote
the reorganization Of agriculture so as
10 olVert lanoS from unprOntaple TO
profitable use, and to avoid the cultiva-
ticn of lands, the chief return Of which
Is the poverty and misery Of those who
live upon them. The Republican plat
form contains plank which constitutes
the first declaration upon this subject.
I shall be happy to support a sound
program.
Recalls Seaway Pledge.
-Four years ago, in this State, gave
assurance to the farmers that one Of
the first policies Of my administration
would be the vigorous prosecution and
completion of the inland waterway sys-
tenn and advancement Of the Great
Lakes-St. Lawrence seAway as funda-
mental relief to agriculture by cheaper
transportation. am glad TO report to
you that more than tV4ce the amount
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-17
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-17
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 Ncw York
Ncw Yorl.

s:fs--Interyicw with Belle Baker
 by Bob Taplinger. ], 5:a0--Brad Browne and Al Llewe'
 lyn, songs. ' sg:46--Dorothea James, syd Gary,
 songs; Astor's orchestra. |i 6:00-Arthur Jarrett, songs. esl5--Reis and Dunn. songs. g:a0--Jack Miller. songs. 6:ab~--Joe Palooka--Sketch. :po-.Myrt and Margc. VI if--rMills Brothers, songs. f.8n. ~Sylvla F'roos, songs. .sEy tA Ivy Morton Downey, tenor; Renard's orchestra. 's stO0--Willard c. Amison, tenor;
 Whites orchestra. ]. s:i5-I.yman orchestra; John
 Kelvin, tenor. s s:30--kate Smith, songs. x s.4B--Modern Male chorus. ! 9:0O---Bernie orchestra. h e:30--Crime Club-Tho Crimson lF Circle. rs1O,00--Jack Kerr, songs. f0:fb--Eddie Dunstedtor, organ;
 male quartet. 10:30--Alex Gray, baritone; Shil'
 kret's orchestra. :45--Funnyboncrs trio. E 11:00-Symphony orchestra, dlrcc. <. ton Howard Barlow. .1 orchestra. Crosby. songs. 12:00--Stern orchestra, f12:a0 a., m.---Coon- Sanders or- " chestra. Y f:00--IIopkins' orchestra. i:30-Ifriedmn orchestra.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-17
On the Air Today
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New YoFk

5;o0-charIcs spross. piano; Ed-
 ward Rice, violin. 6sl5--Skippy--Sketch. 6.50-Sons of tho American Rev.
 olutlons program, Washing
 ton, D.. c. Speakers. pr
 Felice A. Espil. Argentine
 ambassador to U. s.; Judge
 Josiah Van orsdei. 6:00-Sert Room orchestra. 6:30-,Mountaineers music. B;4j--Back of the News in Wash-
 ington---Taik. 7:00--Federation Hymn Sing. 7:15-Melody Trail. 7:30-Cliff Edwards, D5ngs. 7;45--The Goldbergs-Sketch. s:O0-Julia Sanderson and Frank
 Crumit, songs. s:3O--Mary and Bob--Sketch. 9:00-Concert orchestra. 9:30--Voorhees orchestra; Ed
 Wynn, comedian. i0:00--Addres by Representative
 C. l.. Underhlll of Massa-
 chusetts; Dornberger an,i
 King orchestras; Louis
 Sobol. ii;00--Russ columbo. songs. ii:i5--opry House Tonight
 Skit. 1l:30-Dornberger orchestra. i2:s0-Ralph Kirbery. songs. i2:05 n. m.--Hamp orchestra. i2;30--Simon'H orchestra.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-17

Johnny Hart, who K heard on NEG networks. once nang at n bon. oft performance in Yonkcrs, W. Y. Jsddio Bowling, who was muster Of ceremonies thnt night heard him and signed him for aeVernl DtaRe productions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-17
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b,O0--Stokes's orchestra. t:ib--Mouth Health--Mnrlcy R. 8 Sherris.
 5:s0--The Singing Lady, b!45--1ittie orphan Annlo. 6.O0--Industriai and Cultural @ Contributions of Greenwich ' Vlllage--Formor Governor .s Alfred r.. smith. William Wlrgos and Joe -aA Kahn, plano duo; John Call. guitar; Curt Peterson,
 baritone. 6;30--Ray Perkins, songs. 9;4b--Topics In Bricf--iowcll
 Thomas. 7:00--Amos m Andy. 7:1b--Just Willie, songs. 7:30--Stcbbina BoyB--Skotch. 7;46~-lillly Jones and Ernie
 Hare, songs. R:00--1ssues of Foreign Policy
 Charles A. Beard, hlstor.
 Inn.
 s.sO--IittIo Musicale. 2sAb--Slsters of the Skillet, e.00--COncort orchestra, AliCo g Mock, soprano. ei30--Oreut personhiitles---Snm m Houston sketch; Sanford
 orchestra. 00--itegimontallsts chorus, i0.fb-=Tune Detoctivo"-Sigmund , Spaeth. i0,a0---pnris Night Life. i0.4b--Mecrnvy Brothers. 1t:00--Slumbcr music, 11:30--Ioc Sims, piano; llomay
 Bailey, soprano. 1fii5-Iilnoss 0rchcstrn,
Milford chronicle., 1932-03-04
M. E. CONFERENCE
PLANS MEETING
AT SALISBURY
[Continued from First Pagrl

L0NfNfsFH'" gfSNf "Ne NgfI
with the possible exception of one oil
the smaller churches, and few on
the Wilmington District. This also
holds good for the other districts of
the conference.
The conference will be presided
over by Bishop William f. McDow-
ell, of the Washington Area, the last
conference session over which he
will preside, as he retires at the
next session of the General Confer
ence in May, owing to the age limit.
The memorial service for the
dead ministers and wives will prob
ably be longer this year, owing to
the death of eight members of the
conference since the last session.
The session this year will be at
tended by about 200 ministers, 200
laymen, and probably another 100
official visitors, for which entertain
ment is being provided.
In addition to the ministerial con-
ference there is this year a session
of the Laymen's Conference, each
body electing delegates to the Gen
eral Conference, meeting every four
years, which will be held at Allan
tic City in May.
Milford chronicle., 1932-03-04
LONGS CROSS ROADS

Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Givens are
the proud parents of a baby girl
born Monday, February %.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Burbage and
sons have purchased and moved on
the property of John Calhoun. We
welcome them into our vicinity.
Sunday services were well attend
ed.
We still have several on the sick
list.
The Ladies' Aid was held on Mon
day evening. It was well attended.
There were % ladies and visitors
and Is men in attendance. We al
ways welcome new members and
visitors. Everybody come out at the
next meeting.
Mrs. Ida Hudson who has just re-
turned from Philadelphia spent Sun
day with Mr.. and Mrs. VIM Whar-
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Layton spent
Sunday evening with Mr.. and Mrs.
Preston Long.
Mr.. and Mrs Preston Long. Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Layton and Clarence
Townsend made a business trip to
Georgetown and Laurel on Tuesday,
Milford chronicle., 1932-03-04
DEGREE TEAM OF C. A.
MeCUE CHAPTER OF F. F.. A.
INITIATES GREENHANDS
(Bv Josenb Williamson, Sec.

(By Joseph Williamson, Sec)
The C. A. McCue Chapter of the
Delaware f. r. A. met in the Agr
Room of the Bridgeville high schoo
on February 25th. At this meeting
the students newly enrolled in VO-
cational Agriculture who signified
their intentions of joining this Ma
tiOnal Association, were initiated by
the degree team, consisting of Pres
ident, Granville wilkins; vice-presi-
dent, VIM. Knowles; secretary, JOS
Williamson; treasurer, Billie Jones /;
reporter, Harry Banning; Farm
Watch Dog, Jack Baker; First Con-
ductor, Richard Seely; Second Con-
ductor, Billie Myer; and Advisor, N.
J.. DOOrdan.
The first part of the program for
the evening was the part prescribed
for the initiation of Greenhands. by
the national organization, the Fu-
ture Farmers of America. The next
part of the program was arranged
by the degree team i'm which the
Acorn, Sappling and Oak degrees
were given. The advisor M. l.. Door
dan then presented each with
bronze pin signifying that they are
full-hedged Greenhands.
The six who received the Green
hand degree are: Arthur Handley,
Ernest Russell, Clark Baker, Edward
Short, Manf0rd Short and Frederick
Myer. The ceremonies took place in
the school auditorium.
After the initiation the members
of the chapter enjoyed themselves
playing pin ball and basket ball. AT
IL D. m. the members were called to
the Agriculture Room again, where
they received refreshments consist
ing of ice cream, homemade cake,
lemonade and apples.
The Future Farmers of America is
nOn-prolit corporation, designed to
recognize and encourage the natural
instincts and tendencies of boys to
organize themselves into gangs or
groups and put enthusiasm and
pleasure into their work and play.
BY establishing strong statewide
with local chapters in
each school where vocational agri- |
culture is taught, an outlet for theseI
instincts and tendencies is afforded !
our vocational students.