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The Washington times., 1932-09-20
D. {. RANKS HIGH
IN BUILDING

The District of Columbia
ranked fifth among cities in the
United States in volume of build
ing permits issued in August, &C
cording to the review of S. w.
Straus & Co. The total here was
$1,017,740, less than third of the
$3,375, $50 in the like month last
year.
Neighboring Baltimore ranked
second, with $1,128,120, which
was a gain of more than one
quarter for that city over August,
1881. In third place another
neighbor, Philadelphia, issued
$1,123, 400 permits, less than half
as many as a year ago.
New York, in first place, issued
$4,576,260 in permits, less than
one-seventh as many as last year.
San Francisco, the only other city
outranking Washington issued
$1,035,744, comparing with ST.
992,3O5 in the 1881 period.
Considering relative population,
Washington's showing is much
ahead Of. the other cities. Only
eight States, in fact, New York,
California, Pennsylvania, New
Jersey, Massachusetts,, Ohio
Maryland and Texas, outranked
the District of Columbia.
The August total for SOS cities
reported by the Straus Company
was only $32,921,292. which is
70.2 per cent below the same
month last year.
The Washington times., 1932-09-20
MORE CLOTH BUYING

NEW YORK. Sept. 20 tI.Ns.) Buy.
ers in the coarse yarn cloths market
showed more disposition TO take goods
today but second hands were operating
in a fairly substantial way and were
taking prices consid under the
first-hand market with the result that
they took a fairly large portion of the
days business. This was true particu-
larly of print cloths, but second hand
selling developed also to some degree
in narrow sheetings, where. however.
prices generally were not more than
&c under first-hand quotations. Mills
for the most part did not change the
prices OF last week. and in some styles
where second hands were not prepared
to sell, did fair business.
The Washington times., 1932-09-20
n. !. RETAILERS
HAIL GAINS

NEW YORK, Sept. 20 Q.N.S)
Leading New York city merchants
today hailed the upturn in retail
trade here and throughout the
country.
Most cities in the first Is days
of the months reported the best
showing of the year, according to
Fairchild Publications, with the
decline from a year ago narrow
ing steadily. This was accom-
panied by a stimulation Of whole
sale trade.
Kenneth Collins, executive vice
president of r. H. Macy & Co.,
Inc, declared Saturdays volume
was one of the best of the year
and the crowds resembled those
of the Christmas period.
w. o. Riordan, president Of
Stern Brothers, stated business
on Saturday was active and at
tributed a good deal to the cooler
weather.
Saks-Fifth Avenue reported a
every encouraging business" with
sales ahead of last year, accord
ing to H. L. Redman, vice preSi-
dent and general merchandise
manager.
Similar gains were reported by
A. S. Donaldson, general manager
of Gimbel Brothers, who said dol
lar volume came close to a year
ago, Harry A. HAIRY, vice presi-
dent and general merchandise
manager of Bloomingdales, who
declared volume was the best in
two years, and WanamakerS,
where sales were ahead Of last
year.
The Washington times., 1932-09-20
Oklahoma Reports
Embodiment Gains

Textile manufacturers in Okla
bona increased employment one
third and weekly payrolls 20 per
cent in August, the report of
Commissioner of Labor Murphy
shows. Connections recorded a
gain of 14.2 per cent and mill
work per cent in employment.
For all industries, payrolls in
creased 1914 per cent in August,
which the report described as a
quiet month.
The Washington times., 1932-09-20
STOCKS IN CURB
DEALS CHURN
AIMLESSLY
BY THEODORE KOsLOW

ny 4hEODOnE NO0LO"
NEW YORK, Sept. 20 GN.S0
The Curb Market resumed its
churning process today with the
session developing into color
less and listless affair like the
last several trading days.
One of tho days unsettling fac
tors was the continuation Of
persistent pressure against the
Cities Service group, all the issues
of which sagged to new lows on
the move.
Volume Sold Large
The common was sold in large
volume with one block Of 5000
shares changing hands at the 3h2
level, off 3s from its previous
close and its lowest level in some
time. The preferred was down
11s points at 2212. while the S
per cent debentures of so dipped
to 1914 for 6 loss of "a.
The majority of active utility
issues, however, were decidedly
firm. with Electric Bond and
Share moving up IA points to
1885. American Gas and Electric
was UP 70 70 307s, and American
Light and Traction showed a
gain of "a at 1914. AS some
what of an offsetting factor,
Long Island lighting proved vul-
nerable t. scattered offerings,
showing a 2-point loss at Is.
Aluminium a Stand-Ou
Aluminium was a standout per-
former in the speciality list, stag
ing a 3-point squirt to So. Other
specialties did not fare so well
with the exception of Deere,
which was up 20 at 117s, while
"A. o. Smith lost 2 points at 26.
Curb Bonds backed and filled
AiStlessly, with little more than
fractional price changes prevail
ing.
The Washington times., 1932-09-20
Loans on Insurance
Off, Says Buckner

Measured by the first six
months of 1882, the cash outgo
for policy loans made by the New
York Life Insurance Co. decreased
81 per cent in July and August
A. Buckner, president, optimis-
tically viewed general business
conditions.
There has also been a substan-
tial increase in the number of
policy loans repaid in whole or
In part declared Mr.. Buckner.
The Washington times., 1932-09-20
BALTIMORE PRODUCE

BALTIMORE. Sept 20 GN.s).-Live
poultry: chickens, old, heavy, lee; me-
dunn, 14@15c; leghorns and other light
stock, 12@14c; ROSTERS, SQl0c; chickens,
young, colored. as to size, 148l6c; leg
horns as to size 100 l4c. DUCKS young
white Pekins, 4 pounds and over. 100
12c; Muskovy, I pounds and over 12@
lac; puddle. pounds and over, 10 12c.
Guneas, young, over 2 pounds, 40 q 45c
smaller, 25630c.
Eggs, market steady on current re-
receipts; on the Baltimore butter and
egg exchange there was no trading.
street sales nearby current receipts Is
m20c; hennery, whites. as to size, 240
CSC
The Washington times., 1932-09-20
Dollar Buys Half
More Than in 1926

Compared with 1925 today's
dollar bill will purchase $1.55
worth of goods, according to the
latest in the series of consumer
studies by Investors Syndicate of
Minneapolis.
The decline in prices, the study
finds, has brought about interest
ing changes in the family budget,
and for consumers who have been
living on a fixed income during
this period has really increased
their purchasing power by more
than one-half.
The Washington times., 1932-09-20
LOAN FOR PENNSY

The Reconstruction Finance
Corporation has authorized a
loan of 100000 to the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad to be spent in
construction of new freight car
equipment.
The Washington times., 1932-09-20
CIGARETTE SALES UP

Under stimulus of the com
pany's latest advertising cam
paign, sales of Lucky Strike
cigarettes by the American
Tobacco Company so far this
month have increased substantially
from the August level.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-06-23
TREED, SEES WILD
BOARS CNAW TRUNK
Explorer Tells Of Adventure in
Venezuela.

New York.--A narrowing tale of ad-
venture was related by twenty-three-
year-old e. X. Blake. instructor In
biology at the University OF Pitts
burgh, back In New York from solo
expedition In the wild Cumana sec
ton OF Venezuela
Accompanied only BY native
guide, he left the Mandel-Orinoco ex-
petition when II finished its work and
went into the wiids OF Venezuela to
get birds for the Field museum In
Chicago.
A TALL slender, studious-looking
young man with glasses, the explorer
related his chief adventure as he
stepped on the Munorleans OF the
Munson line here with his collection
Of 900 stuffed birds for the museum.
He had gone out In the middle Of
the night unaccompanfed by his ma
tive attendants. When considerable
distance from his camp he saw cross
Ing his path dozen peccares, AMI
mails resembling Wild Doars. winch
forage at night in droves.
Blake shot and killed one OF them,
but instead of making of In fright
as he had expected, the others
charged him. Possessed OF only lin.
tied ammunition. he cambored up q
tree until he found branch from
which he could look down and see
them champing and clrcling about
Finally they set TO work at the base
OF the tree. which fortunately was
large one, gnawing It down.
The peccaries. he said, worked II
relays like beavers at Telling the tree
For three hours he sat there, he said
aware that 1t Is the habit OF thu
beasts to tree their nreY.- fell the tre'
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-06-23
SOUND ADVICE FROM RESPONSIBLE.
OFFICIAL

THIS newspaper wishes to express its APP
probation of the worthwhile and IN
formative address delivered by State Com
mander Art Lamey at the district meeting
of the American Legion and Auxiliary held
in Libby last Saturday
Commander Lamey occupies respon-
sible position in that patriotic organization
and evidently he realizes his responsibility
He was the chief speaker at the Legion
banquet and gave much interesting lnfor-
nation regarding the aims and purposes OF
the organization. But the thing that to our
mind Indicated special care, thought and
patriotism was the closing remarks of the
speaker. Briefly but with force he stated
that he wished to impress his brother com
rades with the serious consideration, that
this country is in most difficult times, that
it needs every help and assistance it is pos
sible to give it. and that every problem
should be approached with calm minds
careful study and sane judgment Com
mander Lamey s thought evidently was that
today is no time for innovations; that the
true patriot will stand by and see his coun-
try through until the storm is over
The nation needs such advice and needs
such men as Commander Lamey in respon
sible positions. 1t was a pleasure and ;
benefit to listen to him.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-06-23
The Transformed City

Along the road 10 Tomorrow young
man strolled In search OF the won
ders of the Future. Moonbeams
played about him and the air WAS full
OF stnrdnst. and II was not long be-
fore WEAKNESS overcame him and no
fell asleep by the waysIde. When he
awoke, he continued on his way until
city appeared. QuIckenIng his pace.
he was soon at Its gates. There he
inquired OF him who stood on guard
the name OF the city 1T IL called
Yesterday was the reply, and the
young man gaped in surprise. You
see. he was very young man and
one who had much to learn-particu
arly that Tomorrow Is certain to be
come Yesterday when one falls ASLEEP
by the wayside News.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-06-23
Eskimo Lad Saves Mother
Drawing Sled 100 Miles

Winnipeg. -Harnessed to \
sled with TWO aiilng dogs, twelve
year-old Eskimo boy saved his moth
ers life by pulling her over 100 miles
of ice and snow to safety.
The little family arrived at Wager
Inlet Post, In northern Canada, after
the long trip In the midst Of winter.
Eladenac. father Of the unnamed Eski-
mo lad, died In 1880. His wife. Kud-
lux. true to her oath not to remarry,
and her son took up the task OF hunt
Ing food.
The luck was bad. meat was scarce.
and the mother became seriously ILL
Then the dogs began to die OF dlstemp-
er. until only two were left. So when
he saw his mother WIS getting no bet
ter the boy put her and his three-year-
old brother on the sled and began tina
journey from the lgloo to the post
Kudluk got we'll. but she Is still unr
married. She has rejolned her tribe
and accepted the only alternative. She
has become the camp drudge.
4For boy OF his age to be able to
find his way to the post through 1
maze OF mountains and lakes ID = great
compliment to the young natives abdl-
ity AZ 4 traveller when It comes to 4
hard punch" says the report Of tho
event In the CANADIAN Mounted Po-
lice record
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-06-23

lowers. The partisans who were active
during the Coolidge days have never
taken kindly to Mr.. Hoover for va
riety Of reasons. The thinly veneered
animosity is know in party councils.
Hence, the bid to Sanders, who served
as secretary to the former president.
1t was in the cards to offer the berth
to William Butler, who held the post
while Mr.. Collidge was in the sad
die. Butler offered problem as the
G. o. P. in his state were not friendly
and he was never popular with party
wheel-horses on the national commit
tee. Advocates of Butler argued thai
he could drum up money from the
East, but even this claim could no
win him a place in the high councils
1t is predicted that Sanders may in
duce his former chief to take the stumr
during the crucial days of October ant
early November.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-06-23
What Other Editors Think
THE REAL FACTS ABOUT WAR
DEBTS.

IN A little while the question of Europe $
! debt to us will come up again, as the
Hoover moratorium expires. There1l be
the usual flood Of propaganda from Europe
calling US ll{ gil shylock,' etc.
We haven't space to go into debts COM
prehensively- but here is the record OF our
dealings with France-and incidentally we
saved France from destruction by sacrific-
ing thousands Of our own boys. IN quarrel
that was none of our business to start with.
When Germany was driving on Paris
we lent FDdnce 1862, 100000. After the war
we lent pAr $l,569,ooo,ooo more.
VI had $2,0oo,Oooooo worth Of prop
erxy IN France; we sold it to her for $780,
100000.
Then we cancelled ALL this debt. That
is, we loaded it on our own shoulders-ol
YOUR shoulders.
We told France that all she need do was
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-06-23
Welcomed Now Daughter

The letter to her new daughter-in-
law which Martha Washington wrote.
considered by critics an almost per
feet example OF expression, was as
follows. MY dear Nelly God took
from Me a Daughter when June Roses
were blooming-He has now given me
another daughter about her Age when
Winter winds are blowing, to warm
my Heart again. am as Happy as
One 30 afflicted and 80 Blest can be.
Pray receive my Benedlction and a
wish that you may long live the low
Ing Wife OF my happy Son and Low
lng Daughter OF Your Affectionate
Mother, M. Washington"
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-06-23
Lad Asks Court for
Permit to Propose

Sacramento, callf.-Fortifled In
his wooing with special authority
from the Superior court. Hilari0
Elias. twenty-one. proposed mar
rlage to the girl he loves and was
accepted.
Elias was forbidden TO visit
: Miss Jesopa Esparza. nineteen.
by the girls grandmother. Mrs.
Manuela Gardener. The case was
carried before Superior Judge
Martin L Walsh, who granted
writ OF habeas corpus relieving
Miss Esparza from further fam
lily interference. The couple soon
got 4 marriage license.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-06-23
~
~ RApFoRD MoeLEY

Especial to The Western News)
WASHINGTON, June 22-Mixed
emotions are everywhere apparent as
congress prepares to fold the tents,
and the democratic national convention
opens its doors. The rebellious mood
of the republican delegates last week
brings grave concern to the democratic
leaders. 1t is generally admitted in
both camps that incalculable political
capital is available as an aftermath Of
the republican factional storms. 1.
depends wholly on harmonious adj
justment Of intra-party differences or
democratic candidates and policies. Thu
spectre Of third-party still hovers
around provoking uneasiness as t
which major group will sustain tn,
heaviest losses in membership. Fl
nances for campaign purposes are an
other source Of trouble for money
scarce and the cxchequers are empty
Prohibition has risen to plague al
candidates for high office. The hop
Tt TTE$. 'FM
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-06-23
West Coast Thugs Have
Jaraon All Their Own

San FrancistO.-Ge0graphy, II you
believe Inspector Jack Cannon OF the
police force here. has a lot to do with
gangsters' Technology.
Chicago gunman who came here
would have difficulty In understand
ing his brethren, said Cannon, who
knows about such things
For instance: ,
submachlne gun, originally known
In Chicago as "a Tommy gun" and
later as "a ta-ta.' Is known here a.
"a smoke wagon or "a hot stove
Federal agents In Chicago are Mr..
Whiskers." Here. they are "uncles..
Troops IL the Chicago term for
gang" or mob" Here the latter
terms still prevail.
Chicago gunner once described DO
trayal as the double cross" but re-
Gently changed II to ~" someone.
Here the term Is deal the nine Of
clubs"
A stolen car In Chicago Is "a hot
short" San Francisco calls II "a hot
sled" n
Other local phraseology described
by Cannon included:
"Sneeze." arrest: booster" thief
who steals from automobiles: .hot
prowler," one who enters occupied
dwellings,; roger" pistol; "from
Mount Shasta" drug addict: "gal-
Looping dust" narcotics: "bottle and
stopper" policeman.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-06-23

pay two and one-sixth per cent interest ON
this debt for sixty-two years and then she q
be free and clear of everything. we wrote
off the principal entirely
If ever there has been more generous
action in the world S history than ours III
the ease of France we have never heard
of it. We fought the war for her, saved her
from Germany, paid her entire debt, all but
very low interest-and what we get Tor II
is slap in the face and hard words!
So. when you hear lot of ''poor-Eur-
ope" propaganda III few weeks, Just re-
member the facts-and don't weaken!--
Helena Independent.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-06-23

was expressed that this issue could
be subordinated to economic problems.
The outbreak at the republican con-
vention showed clearly that the politi-
cal fashions of the world pass away
for the wet and dry" controversy
can no longer be obscured. The c. 0.
P. discontents mustered unexpected
strength even with the administration
steam roller" functioning. The dem
ocrats, lacking the all-powerful weap-
on Of patronage, cannot bring so many
hand-picked delegates to Chicago next
week. Therefore, the problem OF dele
gate control is greater, especially with
their two-thirds rule in effect 1t !.
troublesome to muster majority ir
republican meetings, However, thu
democratic requirement Of lining VI
an additional Is percent to comply will
the two-thirds system is a real handi
cap for the leaders. As an illustration
Curtis could not have won second plac
on the ticket so early in the ballotin
had the G. @. P. operated under tn
democratic thirds rule. This nu
merical factor may seriously interior
with well-laid plans for a short an
snappy convention
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-06-23
4 DIFFICULT DECISION.

WHATEVER action Governor Roosevelt
w takes in the case Of Mayor Walker 1t
is not in the cards that he will be given
credit for decision based on an impartial
and judicial consideration of the facts Ill
yolved
Even Mr. Roosevelt bitterest politi-
cal enemies must concede that he has been
forced into an extremely delicate and thor
oughly unenyiable position by the Hofstad-
er committee 5 investigation OF New York
City's Tammany mayor. Whichever way the
governor turns he WILL of course, be ac-
cused of playing the sorriest and most sell
fish sort Of politics. If he decides, after
studying the transcript Of the record and
Judge Seabury' 5 analysis of the testimony,
that the facts do not warrant the removal
of Mayor Walker from office, he will I'M
mediately be suspected Of currying favor
with Tamlnany hall to keep that powerful
political organization behind him III his
campaign for the presidency. If he orders
| Mr.. Walker to step down, OH the other
hand. he will straightway be accused OF
making war OH Tamany to win prestige and
confidence outside Of New York state.
/ 10 Just what extent CONSIDERATION Vi
political expediency will Influence Mr.
Roosevelt decision, and to what extent It
will represent his solid convictions, no one
can say. There is little doubt that the re-
|moval of Mayor Walker from office would
embitter Tamany beyond all hope OF recon
citation, and there is no doubt at all that
Governor Roosevelt by taking that action
would court popularity with a considerable
Il element of the nation which is eager to be
Ilieve the worst of Mr. Walker
It is unfortunate we think, that the
right Of New York 5 mayor to remain III OF
flee should be 50 inextricably bound up Will
the ambitions of New York's governor te
reach the White House. Mr. Walkers case
is one Governor Roosevelt should decide
|. and perhaps fully intends to decide, Oh it,
merits alone But the decision. at best, vii
be something to smirk at and interpret i
terms of a presidential campaign, and no
something which BEARS and beyond al
shadow of doubt. on Mr.. Walkers guilt O
Innocence. Such situation is not fair t.
Goyernor Roosevelt, and it is not fair T.
Mayor Walker and it is to be regretted tina
the case. which in other times might COM
! to some cleancut conclusion, is stepped s.
thickly III suspicion, doubt and inneonndo
! Minneapolis Tribune
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-06-23
OF Palsontological Interest

The La Brea pits are In the city OF
Los Angeles. Calf. Numbers OF very
interesting archaeological specimens
OF fossil animals have been recovered
from them. La Brea Ia the Spanish
word for tar and these pits are 80
called because of deep tar forms-
tfon which held the bones OF these
prehistoric animals In fine state or
preservation. The pits are located In
public park on Wiltshire boulevard,
which is the main arteri2l highway
leading from the heart OF Les Angeles
due west to the ocean.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-06-23

The refusal Of the bonus expedition
airy force to evacuate their camps here
is provocative of concern in political
circles. The two political parties want
to avoid the subject as a campaign
issue. Yet, the presence OF the former
soldiers in Washington during the cleo
tioneering season will ever be an un-
pleasant reminder to their kin and
friends back home. The opinion is
gaining that the concentration of un-
employed veterans will prove harm
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-06-23
"Fools' Gold"

The principal uses for pyritc. or
fools gold" are In the manufacture
Of sulphuric acid and sulphite wood
pulp. Pyrite Is used in shelters as .
fuxing agent to furnish iron for tho
Stag. Minor uses Of pyrits are In
radios, Jewelry, vermillion paints, or
for the manufacture Of copperaa,
which Is used In dyes, writing ink,
wood preservatives, disInfectant and
certain kinds OF fertilizers.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-06-23

The Wickersham committee report
on law enforcement which required so
much time and money may be rescued
from dusty shelves These findings are
expected to figure prominently in the
elections whenever the prohibition is
sue is discussed The public was dis
appointed in the commissions conclu-
sion because there was lack of un-
aninity on important matters. Valuable
data which is available at no other
source make the official study particu-
larly helpful at this time. The contro-
versy over the Wickersham outfit was
largely responsible for the sudden halt
in creation of Hoover commissions for
economic and social studies.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-06-23

Mary Gusts was the daughter Of
George Washington Parke GUSTS. WI
In turn was ths grandson Of Martha
Washington and adopted son Of Gsorvs
Washington. Mary Gusts married
Robert :. Leo.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-06-23

A man 10 20 unreasonable that hs
can RI heap more pleasure out Of
earning money for = rood cook to spend
than ne can for ! good bridge player
to blow in.--Cincinnau Enquirer.