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The Washington times., 1932-01-20
Church Worker
Slain, Fiancee
Kidnapped

PHILADE HIA, Jan. 20
0.N.SD Norman r. Bechtel,
widely known Mennonite Church
worker, was murdered today and
his girl companion kidnapped by
two men who surprised Bechtel
as ne was keeping a rendezvous
behind a vacant house in Ger
mantoWn. Bechtel was stabbed
20 times.
Bechtel was found shortly after
midnight lying in the driveway
behind f'Lone Oak" the vacant
home of Mrs. Thomas P, C..
Stokes, in Germantown.
A trolley car conductor told
police he saw an automobile at
the scene with two men in it
and girl who was screaming.
A check of Bechtels move
ments last night indicated that
he went from a church meeting
in Landsdale, 20 miles north of
here, to keep the rendezvous
which ended in his death.
At 8 o'clock last night. Bech-
tel, Robert Ross, superintendent
of the First Mennonite Church,
and Miss Eleanore Temple, Bech-
tells fiancee, left for Lansdale
on church business.
The Washington times., 1932-01-20
EXPERT
BACKSSALES
TAX PLAN
Dr.. Adams Supported by For.
mer Mellon Aide at House
Hearing on Proposal

The Canadian sales tax sys-
tenn would be practicable for
this country and would pro-
duce huge revenues, DR..
Thomas S. Adams, of Yale,
told the House Ways and
Means Committee today.
DR.. Adams, who has been en-
ployed on several occasions in
the last few years as a tax er-
pert for the Government, went
to Canada to study the sales tax
system at the Request of Secre-
tary of the Treasury Mellon. He
was accompanied by E. c. AL
word, Washington lawyer.
Revenue Shows Success
DR.. Adams said the success of
the Canadian system was shown
by the revenue it produced with
no complaint from the taxpayers,
DIR. Adams said experts could
determine in two or three days
how much revenue the sales tax
would produce in this country. 1t
is bringing in $44,000,000 a year
Continued on Page 2, Col. 81
The Washington times., 1932-01-20
REL EPARAT|0NS
PARLEY OFF

LONDON, Jan. 20 U.N.S0
The International Preparations
Conference, scheduled to meet at
Lausanne, Switzerland. next Mon
day, is off. For how long is pro-
lematical.
International News Service was
informed by reliable authority
that it would be impossible for
the conference to meet as sched-
uled. Official refused to COM
NIT themselves as to whether the
meeting would be postponed in
definitely.
Numerous factors are response
BILE for the apparent necessity of
postponing the conference. Chief
is the adamant declaration of
French olicy by Premier Pierre
Laval in presenting his new cabi-
net to the Chamber of Deputies
yesterday.
ROME, Jan. 20 Q.NS0.-The
Italian government is willing to
accept a Six-month extension of
the Hoover Preparations mora
toriums on condition that the
world powers launch immediate
attempts to find a complete and
satisfactory solution of the entire
problem.
The Washington times., 1932-01-20
Board Finds u. S. War
Debts Already Cancelled

ing stock, relief work, for ex-
change sterilization purposes, for
the payment of interest and
meeting of maturitieS on private
and public debts of the Allies,
for tobacco, foods and other pur-
poses.
A total of $2,169, 100000 was
advanced to European countries
after the armistice-between De-
cember l, 1918, and November l,
1920.
To June 80, 1881, the war had
cost the United States $40, ,000, ,00O,,
900, with a continuing cost Of
about $1,200,0O0,00 annually for
years to come because of interest,
veterans relief, and other meas.
ureS. Considering sale of surplus
property, the war debt, and other
assets, the net cost has been $685.
361, 900 900.
The Washington times., 1932-01-20
ROBBERS
K|DNAP FAMILY
international Photo

MUNDELEIN, ILL.,, Jan. 20
1.N.S0 Five bandits today es-
capped with $500 from the Nun.
delein State Bank after kidnap-
ing Cashier Milan C. Mott, his
wife, and four children and hold.
ing them. captive for six hours.
Paul Mott, %, the cashiers son,
was taken hostage by the gang
to prevent immediate spreading
of an alarm. The bandits told
the elder Mott:
"If you report to police be-
fore two hours, he will be
killed"
Young Mott was, later released
unharmed at Wanconda, Ill.
The deSperadoes arrived at
a. m. at the Mott home. The
bandits reused the sleeping
family, forced them into the
sedan, and drove to the bank,
one mile distant.
Four of the gang were identified
as the same men who invaded the
Mott home last April, staged a
drunken revel while waiting for
the banks time lock to open the
vault, and fled in the morning
with $4,000.
The Washington times., 1932-01-20
Of TINT
MAY Be CLUE
To BLAST
Porter Finds II Sticks in Flue
of Motor Firm Building; 3
Killed in Bomb Plot
PICTURE ON PAGE p

The Seat Pleasant (Md.)
bombing outrage on New Year
Day, 1880, which caused the
death Of three persons and tor
which Lawrence Leroy Brady
is now serving a l0-year SEN
tence in the Maryland Peni-
tentiary, was revived today
with the discovery of II sticks
of dynamite in an abandoned
stove flue at the Barry-Pate
Motor Company, 2525 Sher'
man Ave.
Brady was an employe of the
company at the time of the Seat
Pleasant bombing.
Found By Porter
The dynamite. found by Will
liam Spencer, a colored porter,
was wrapped in a newspaper
dated November 27, 1929.
The package of explosives was
brought to police headquarters,
where it will be minutely exam.
ined today by Detective SergtD
Fred Sandberg for fingerprints
and if any are found they will
be compared with those of Brady
At the same time, Detective
Sergeant Thomas Sullivan, who
is investigating the case, will visit
the Maryland Penitentiary, where
Brady is confined, and question
him in regard to the discovery
No Caps or Fuses
According to police, there were
no percussion caps or fuses with
the dynamite. The dynamite ap-
parently had been merely hidden
in the flue with no attempt to
bomb the Barry-Pate firm.
The appearance Of the wrapper
indicates that the package had
been undiSturbed for a long time
The Seat Pleasant bombing re-
suited in the death of Naomi Hall
Brady, the 18-year-old wife of Her.
man Brady and an eXpectant
mother; her little 4-year-old sister,
Dorothy Hail. and a brother,
Samuel, 10 months old.
Delayed Xmas Gift
The New Year Day package lad
been received as a delayed Christ
mas present, and exploded when
it was opened by Mrs. Brady.
Herman Brady was arrested and
charged with his brother, but the
case against him was nolle
pressed.
The Washington times., 1932-01-20

Europe's war debts to the
United States already have been
Cancelled, excepting those incurred
for actual goods or services of
non-military character rendered
to the allied countries.
Careful analysis of official re-
ports of the Treasury and the
World War Foreign Debt Com
mission revealed this today
Europe originally obtained about
$4,000, ,00O,O from the United
States in cash and credits. The
present valuation of the debts
was fixed at $1,000 ,OO0, 900 on the
basis of per cent interest on
the obligations.
Virtually $500, 900, 900 went to
European countries in the form
of surplus supplies sold after the
armistice, including railway roll
The Washington times., 1932-01-20
TRIAL TREND
SATISFIES
RUTH JUDD
Defense Scores Victory in
First Legal Tilt; Kin
of Accused Barred

PHOENIX, Ariz., Jan. 20
(L.N.S.).-Winnie Ruth Judd
was again the center Of at
traction for a motley throng
today as her trial for the
"double trunk murders was
resumed. Selection of a jury
of u men was expected by
nightfall.
Fourteen prospective jurors
from q panel of 20 had been
tentatively accepted as the trial
resumed before Superior Judge
Howard C. Speakman.
The crowd was not only anxious
to see the trunk slayer" but
wanted to hear what might be
said about their fellow townSman,
Happy Jack" Halloran, playboy
friend of Winnie Ruth, whose
name was catapulted into record
at the start of the trial.
Ruth in Good Spirits
Mrs. Judd, who Is being tried
on a charge that She murdered
Agnes Anne Leroi, nurse, and
who faces a second trial for the
shaving of Hedvig SamuelSon. in.
valid patient, was we'll pleased
with the experience Of her first
day in court.
She said as much to Joseph ..
Zaversack, one of her three law
yers.
Her only cause for complaint
was that her young brother. Bur.
ton J. McKinnell, a University OF
Souther California student, was
not allowed at her trial.
Listens Through Crack
Barred from the courtroom be,
cause he was expected to be a wit
ness for his sister, the red-haired
youth camped at the entrance
throughout the opening session
with his ear pressed against
crack in the door.
Mrs. Judd asked:
"Why aren't my relatives al
lowed in the courtroom"
Her father and mother, the Rev.
and Mrs. H. J. McKinnell, OF
Darlington, Ind. likewise witnesses
for the defense, also were excluded
after brief visit with their
daughter.
Offsetting the disappointment
of not being with her family was
her JOY over presents, little neck
lace of bright colored beads sent
to her by someone "for good luck"
and a silken handkerchief. also
from an anonymous giver.
Win Legal Skirmish
Her lawyers, too, were elated
over what they termed an i'm
portant victory, gained in their
first legal skirmish with the prose
cution. 1t will aid them greatly
in proving theiI contention that
Mrs. Judd did not know right
from wrong when she slew her
friends and stuffed their bodies
in two trunks.
They saw their vantage point
in the Interpretation of Arizona
law by Judge Speakman, which,
although it did not come as a
ruling stated in effect that the
State, in order to convict her,
must prove that Mrs. Judd was
CONTINUED on Page 2, Col. p
The Washington times., 1932-01-20
D. c. TRIO HELD
IN KIDNAPPING

CULPEPER, Va, Jan. 20.
Charged with kidnapping her two
children, Mrs. Guy v. Oldaker, "a,
is being held in the county Jail
here with her sister, Miss Nellie
Burke, 10.
They gave an address on Web
Ster Street Northwest, Washing,
ton, D. c., but persons living at
that address deny either woman
resides there.
A third WaShingtonian, Edward
iJarvins, 20, who accompanied the
women when they are alleged to
have kidnapped the two children
from the home of their grand
parents here Monday night, is
also under arrest.
Since her husbands death, De
cember "a, Mrs. Oldaker has been
attempting to gain custody of
her children, Guy, jr., 4, and
Kathleen, S.
The Washington times., 1932-01-20
I3 State Senators
Strike, Quorum Gone

MADISON, Wis, Jan. 20 GN
s. Possible arrest on contempt
charges faced 13 striking State
senators of the La Toilette fac
tion today. The ProgressiveS an.
nounced they would not. attend
sessions until the Conservatives
were ready to act on the ques-
ton of relief. AS a result of the
strike the senate is without a
quorum. Conservatives were por-
ing over the statutes today to de-
termine if the striking senators
might not be cited for contempt.
The Washington times., 1932-01-20
3-CENT POSTAGE
ASKED BY P. D.

Postmaster General Brown to-
day recommended an increase of
letter postage from to 3 cents
to raise 100000, 900 toward meet
ing his departments anticipated
deficit of $150,00O,0OO.
The recommendation was made
to the House Ways and Means
Committee, considering taxin-
crease legislation.
The Postmaster also disclosed
other proposed increases in parcel
post and registered letter fees de-
signed to meet the deficit.
The Washington times., 1932-01-20
S|NO-JAP RIOTS
ST|RSHANGHA|
Telephoto by International

SHANGHAI, Jan. 20 G.N.S) e.
Hostilities broke out here today
between japanese youths and Chi
nese, resulting in two deaths and
the burning of two Chinese cotton
mills. The clashes began when a
mob of youths of the Japanese
Young Mems Association burned
the cotton mills to avenge Chi
neSe attack on two Japanese
priests.
KIRIN, Manchuria, Jan. 20
GN SO-Japanese forces today
continued their drive north to-
ward Harbin, defeating opposing
forces at YuiShu.
PEIPING, Jan. 20 0N.S0 .
The managing director of the
Peiping- -Mukden railway today for
mally protested to the American
and other legations asking them
to "use their influence to preserve
the integrity of the railway"
MUKDEN, Jan. 90 GN.SO.
Three hundred Japanese soldiers
have been killed in Manchuria
since the outbreak of the Man
churian controversy, September
18, military authorities here an
nounced today.
Thousands of Chinese were
slain, according to the statement,
while 40) Japanese suffered from
freezing, many of the cases neceS-
stating amputations.
MUKDEN, Jan. 20 GNSO.
Japanese occupation of Jehol
Province, one of the few remain
ing areas of Manchuria still,
nominally, under Chinese con-
troll, loomed today.
The Washington times., 1932-01-20
EFFICIENCY
HELDF|RST
IN MIND,
HOWEVER
Bans Legislation Endangering
Proper Federal Functions;
Wood Forecast Affirmed

The proposed reduction in
salaries of Government en-
ployes has the approval Of
President Hoover, it was
stated at the White House
today.
1t is understood the Presi-
dents attitude is that such a
reduction would be advisable,
provided it can be done with
out interference with the
proper functions of Govern
ment.
At the White House today 1t
was stated again that the Presi-
dent would give due study to the
various bills relating to proposed
salary cuts if they are passed by
Congress.
Forecast by Wood
Emphasis was laid on the quail
flying statement that, while any
reduction in the budget would be
welcomed, it would only be ap-
proved if there was no interfer-
ence with the working of the
Government.
No, explanation was given as TO
how the salary cut would or
would not interfere with govern
mental business.
The first indication of Presi-
dent Hoover'S reaction to the
proposition was given yesterday in
a speech on the floor of the House
by Representative Wood (RO Of
Indiana.
Representative Wood directly
quoted the President as having
assured Representative joseph w.
Byrns CD of Tennessee, that he
would accept any slasheS Con.
gress might make in the budget
figures.
While hackers of the salary
slash were pressing for a show
down in House action on the $175,'
100000 agricultural supply Dill,
counter demands for delay until
the tax revision bill has been
passed we're raised.
Rainey for Delay
Representative Henry T. Ra1ney
of Illinois, Democratic H louise
leader, predicted failure OF the
plan to dispose of the whole
question on the appropriation
bill. He said:
T believe the question Of
reduction of salaries should
wait until we have passed the
tax bill and also until we see
what general appropriations
will be.
"There is little sentiment, in
my opinion, for reduction In
salaries under $4,000. Yet, If
the matter is proposed, it prob
ably will pass. The question
should be considered by a legiS-
Iative committee, not added to
an appropriation bill"
Whatever action the House
takes, Senator Borah (R0 Of
Idaho, served notice he will press
for his reduction bill in the
Senate.
Wants S35,OOO,O 900 Saving
The Borah plan calls for a cut
of 6 per cent on salaries of
$4,000 to $7,000,' 10 per cent on
salaries of $1,000 to $4,000, and
20 per cent over $4,000.
Representative Wood is in
favor of a more moderate. plan
calculated to save $35, 100000 to
$40 O0O. 600.
The Washington times., 1932-01-20
Lin1G's Quake Ruins
Searched for Bodies

LIMA, Peru, Jan. 20 G.N.SO .
Search for victims among the
ruins of buildings rent asunder
by two severe temblors was
under way today. The second
and more dangerous earth shock
occurred last night. The walls
of buildings collapsed or toppled
into the streets. Electric cur
rent was cut off by the quake.
The Washington times., 1932-01-20
Film Actress Wins
S34,53I on Contract

HOLLYWOOD, Jan. 20 G.N.SD
Jetta Goudal, film actress, today
was winner of a $34,531 judg-
ment against the Cecil B. DeMille
film corporation. by decree of
the State Supreme Court which
affirmed a decision of the Su-
perior Court. The Supreme
Court ruled that the company
had insufficient reason for break
ing Miss Goudals contract be-
cause of her Temperament"
The Washington times., 1932-01-20
"TWO-Gun" Will See
"HeQrt" Before Chair

NEW YORK, Jan. 20 G.N.SO .
Doomed to die in Sing Sing to-
morrow night, Francis C'Two-
gum Crowley will be granted
his final wish, that he be allowed
to see his former sweetheart,
Helen Walsh-just once-before
he shuffleS "the last mile" to his
death in the electric chair.
The Washington times., 1932-01-20
BOOtLeggers of Furs
Ordered CAPTURED

LANSIN Mich, Jan. 20
0.N.SD Roundup of 20 alleged
members of an upper Michigan
peninsula fur "bootlegging" gang,
alleged to have been doing
$1,000,0OO annual business in illicit
furs, was ordered today by George
R. Hogarth, State director of con-
Servation.
The Washington times., 1932-01-20
'BLuebedrd' Victim
Leaves $500 Estate

CHICAGO, Jan. 20 QN.SD.
Less than $500 will remain of the
estate of Mrs. Asia Buick Eicher,
Park Ridge widow, slain by Harry
"Bluebeard" Powers, it was stated
today. Already $1,778 in claims
have been allowed. The residue
will go to the Park Ridge welfare
board.
The Washington times., 1932-01-20
President of Bank
SLaSheS His Throat

GRAYS SON, KY, Jan. 20
QN.S0 Ebert Osenton, so, pres
ident of the First National Bank,
a 100000 institution, killed him
self today by slashing his throat
with a razor. Osenton had been
in i'll health for more than two
years.
The Washington times., 1932-01-20
Mexico Courts DenY
24,OOO Priest PLenS

MEXICO CITY, Jan. 20 0NSD.
The federal courts today denied
$4,000 applications for injunctions
against the recently enacted law
limiting the number of priests in
the federal district, including
Mexico City, to 25,
The Washington times., 1932-01-20
Rule
Hits Old Cathedral

LENINGRAD, Jan. 20.-The
Kazan Cathedral, completed in
1911 at a cost of $4,000, 900, is to
be turned over to the Soviet Acad-
emy of Science and converted into
the largest anti-religious museum
in the Soviet Union.
The Washington times., 1932-01-20
Butte Mayor Asks
Election Cancelled

BUTTE, Mont, Jan. 20 G.N.SJ .
Mayor Archie McTaggart had
today asked all service clubs in
the city to unite in starting a
movement to eliminate the usual
spring aldermanic elections in
order to save Butte from bank
ruptcy.
The Washington times., 1932-01-20
JANET GAYNOR I'LL

NAPLES, Jan. 20 UN.S.)
Janet Gaynor, American film
star, who has been visiting with
her mother, was confined to her
hotel room today by an attack
of influenza.
The Washington times., 1932-01-20
CONDITION OF TREASURY

Treasury balance as of January
18. 1852, ,484, ,O6805; expenditures,
$40, ,442, ,954.61; customs receipts,
$l7,497, 1859.
The Washington times., 1932-01-20
TWEET! TWEET! ROBINS!

LYNCHBURG, Va, Jan. 90.
Robins have migrated to this
section, coming six or eight weeks
earlier than usual.
The Washington times., 1932-01-20
THE WEATHER

Mostly cloudy tonight and Thursdays warmer
tonight; lowest temperature about 40 degrees
gentle to moderate southwest or west winds,
becoming variable Thursday. Temperature yes
terday-Highest, a.; lowest "a. (l931-High-
est, -; lowest, 35) Humidity yeSterday-
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1932-06-09
White Bluffs Club
Women Go to Seattle

The interest of the club women of
the state is concentrated on the bien-
NAL convention of the National FEEDER
alton of Women's clubs that begins
this, Thursday, night in Seattle and
will continue until Saturday evening,
June 10. Present officers of the state
federation, with 10000 other women in
the state, will act as hoStesSes to the
distinguished body of women expected
from all over the United States and
from SIS foreign countries.
Representing the White Bluffs club
will be Mrs. F. A. English, it's presi-
dent, who left Tuesday morning in
order to be present at the meeting Of
the state federation, Thursday, and
Mrs. John McFee, state chairman of
the American Home Department, ana
Mrs. F. E. Taylor, state chairman OF
Art in the Home and Garden in the
Fine Arts department, who will go over
Sunday and remain for most of the
week. Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. McFee
will each give two minute talks at
their department luncheons, welcoming
the guests to the state, and Mrs. Eng
fish will act as hostess at the Fine
Arts luncheon, Friday, June II.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1932-06-09
Farm Income in This
State Ranks High

AS small as it is, the Washington
state farmers income averages nearly
twice as much as his colleagues in
other states, DR.. E. F. Dummeier of
Washington State college discovered in
making a survey of farm incomes.
On an average, the Washington
farmers pay check amounts to more
than 500 month, with the average
earnings for last year at $148O, COM
pared with $752 year for farmers of
the nation as whole. These figures
were compiled for 1880, Dr. Dummeier
said, but the ratio has been much the
same for several years.
Other statistics compiled by DR..
Dummeier show that one out of every
six persons in this state is employed
in some form of agriculture and about
two thirds of that number in the pro-
duction of wheat, apples, dairy pro-
ducts and eggs.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1932-06-09
Four Benton
County Schools
Must Be Closed
LACK OF FINANCES DUE TO RE-
DUCED PROPERTY VALUA-
SAID TO BE CAUSE

Owing to lack of funds, four more
be closed during the coming year, Olaf
StrandWold, county school superintend-
ent states The school children in these
districts will be taken care of by trans
porting them to adjoining schools,
which will greatly reduce school ex-
penses. The school in District No. s.
near the summit of the Rattlesnake
Hills, will be reopened this year.
None of the larger school systems
of the county will be compelled to
close for lack of funds. Owing to large
cuts in valuations and the slowness of
tax payments, some of the school
boards in these larger systems are fac
ing some perpleXing problems in keep
ing up the efficiency of their schools
on greatly reduced available funds. In
general, they are forced to cut teachers
salaries from ten to fifteen per cent,
to cut the cost of transportation, and
in some few cases to vacate teaching
positions. Expenditures for overhead
are being cut to the minimum.
Probably nine, and possibly twelve,
teaching positions will be vacated this
year Practically all the teaching posi-
lions in the county have been filled,
and the number of teachers without
schools is the greatest in the history
of the county
Only two schools in Benton county
remain in session, and they will close
this week. The Summit School in the
Rattlesnake Hills is making up for loss
of time on account of bad weather
school lost time by reason of an cpl
demic of scarlet fever
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1932-06-09
Local Ball Team
Wins Another Game

White Bluffs was just twice as good
as Kennewick Valley, according to the
to 4 score in the ball game played
at Kennewick last Sunday.
White Bluffs scored it's 8 runs on l6
hits and was out in front most of the
way. although Kennewick Valley tied
the score in the third when it Tailed
three times. However White Bluffs
came right back in the first hall OF
the fourth inning with three runs and
stayed in the lead until the end OF
the game.
Next Sunday White Bluffs plays Lo-
Gust Grove at Locust Grove, There
are but two more scheduled games and
a possible tie between White Bluffs
and Hanford may have to be played
to determine the winner of the sea-
son. Both of these teams have so far
lost but one game and if they are
both suseg;s&ul in their next two con-
tests they will finish in a tie for first
and second places in the league stand
ing.
Under arrangements entered into at
the beginning of the season, the team,
other than White Bluffs, that finished
highest in the Teague standing will
play the locals here July Fourth at
the Grange picnic being planned Ii
the team standings remain the same
after the next two games, the con-
test will be between Hanford and White
Bluffs.
Manager Harry Smith of the local
club says that grangers at Kennewick
and Vale who are planning to attend
the picnic here on the Fourth, have
asked to bring their ball clubs along
and it is possible that the days en-
tertainment may include two games
The score by innings:
r II Z
White Bluffs I'LL 300 1913 16 2
Kennewick Valley 003 010 000-4 IL
Batteries: Wagner and Ralston; Lin
coin and Pickett.