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The Washington times., 1932-04-04
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DRAWS CROWD
Of 1000
Show Here Is One of 55 Put
On at Cost of ST 100000;
Lasts All This Week

At least 1000 persons at
tended the General Motors ma
tional exhibit which opened
Saturday at the Washington
A u d torium simultaneously
with similar openings in 54
other cities.
The local show will be open
all this week from 10 a. m. to
II p. m. each day.
All Products Shown
The exhibits, which cost more
than $1,000,000 to stage in the
SIS cities, show all products of
General Motors and each exhibit
carries out the motif of all.
One of the most interesting
features of the local show is the
Fisher Body display of its guild
work in which 145,Go0 boys COM
peted for university scholarships
and money last year through the
making of miniature coaches.
Two OrchestraS Play
The awards this year total $75,-
900, including four scholarships
to leading universities.
Herb Gordon and his Wardman
Park Orchestra will entertain Wis
itors every day this week, except
Wednesday and Thursday, when
Wayne King and his orchestra
will be tae musical attraction.
The Washington times., 1932-04-04
DECLARES SHE
WILL EXPOSE
PLOTTERS
Meanwhile, Suspected Pair
Admit Giving Liquor
To Lacy AShby

STAUNTON, Va, April 4.
Lacy Ashby, who died last
week as the result of an al
legged "poiSon toast, " was
trapped, according to his 49,
year-ol Id widow, who stated to-
day that the "real story" had
not been revealed.
This startling statement came
just after John Myers, 80, and his
brother-in-law. William Smith, 26,
held in Jail here on the orders of
the coroner, had admitted, accord
ing to law officers. that Ashby did
drink with them when they found
him keeping a trySt with Mrs.
Lena Myers, wife of the former
and sister of Smith.
Wife Near Collapse
Ashby was buried yesterday, the
services being largely attended
and the grave being banked with
floral tributes.
Mrs. Ashby. worn with the To-
day vigil she kept over her hus-
band while he battled the effects
of a hydrochloric acid dose, and
torn by his death, was near col
lapse today, but said:
"a trap was prepared for my
husband and he walked into it.
When the case comes to trial,
/ will talk, and the people will
know the truth. The last state
ment made on his death bed by
my husband after the doctors
told him he had only q few
hours to live has not been given
out to the press in its true sub
stance.
81 will say, however, that he
told authorities, while making
the statement, that he did so
to protect me, So that justice
might be done and the guilty
punished"
Grover Ashby, father of the
dead man, also declared that his
son was trapped.
He said
Ready For the Trial
'My son was trapped. be-
lieve when the truth is known
justice will be dOne."
Sheriff G. NJ. Gilkeson, in an
nouncing that Myers and Smith
had admitted drinking with Ash
by, said:
"The Commonwealth is ready
for the trial"
Preliminary hearing for Myers,
Smith, and Mrs. Myers is sched-
.uled for Thursday morning at 10
o'clock.
Myers and Smith at first de-
MED giving the young man
whisky. They also denied that
Myers had beat AShby but Sheriff
Gilkeson said they now admit
that also. Ashby, when dying,
accused Myers and Smith and
said that, thinking Myers had
forgiven him for being with Mrs.
Myers, he drank a toast to her
husband. Smith is Mrs. Myers
brother.
The Washington times., 1932-04-04
Silver Spring Women
OrqGnize Auxiliary

The ladies auxiliary Of the Ser
vice Company, First Infantry,
Maryland National Guard, at its
organization meeting, elected the
following officers.
Mrs. Eta Pessagno, president;
Mrs. Logan Purcell, first vice
president; Mrs. Sara Rabbit, Sec
ond vice president; Mrs. Jesse
M. Hunter, secretary, and Mrs.
Annie Eslin, treasurer.
It was decided to hold meetings
on the second Tuesday of each
month at Silver Spring armory.
The Washington times., 1932-04-04

IF you have ever used laundry service that re-
turned your bundle with clothes matted knotted
and twisted in cotton or net bag, we know you
will welcome NEW THRIFTY SERVICE. Each
piece is shaken out, neatly folded and wrapped in
prevents midew and returns the clothes fresh and
clean-smelling. Of course, it saves time-precious
time for the modern housewife with so many duties
to perform-and it means real saving
AN at no extra cost.
The Washington times., 1932-04-04
RELIGION IN II.S.
ON CHARTS

Ten large colored charts form
a unique exhibit of the history
and progress of religion in the
United States during the last 200
years, now installed at Washing
ton Cathedral at the suggestion
of the District Bicentennial Com
mission.
Eminent church historians have
prepared the charts, the first of
which shows the arrival of the
various religious groups in this
country. The Roman Catholics
appear first, with the date 1865,
and the Church Of England Sec
ond, in 1907.
The second chart shows the
distribution of religions in the
United States in 1882. The third
depicts outstanding events in the
progress of evangelism, and the
fourth the ratio of church mem
bers to the population, which to-
day is At per cent.
The fifth chart depicts the
progress of the Protestant Epis-
copal Church, the sixth the pro
portion between religious growth
and population growth, and the
seventh the relationship of great
national events to religious prog
reSs. The three remaining charts
are concerned mainly with the
growth of the Protestant Epis-
copal Church.
WOMEN'S BODY TO MEET
The TTomens' Club of Arlington
nollntrr Irill Hnant fnoioht Of Mind
The Washington times., 1932-04-04
Dental Clinics Call
Arlington PUPILS

Pre-school dental clinics will
be held at the health center in
Clarendon, Arlington county, to-
day and tomorrow from 9 to IL
noon and from l to 4 p. m.
DR.. P. M. Chichester, county
health officer, urges all parents
to take their children to the
clinics, which are free.
The Washington times., 1932-04-04
HOWard u. Memorial
Held for ROSenLUdLd

DR.. Mordecai w. Johnson, pres
ident of the institution, was the
principal speaker yesterday at
memorial services held in honor
ofthe late Julius Rosenwald at
Howard University.
Special music was rendered by
the choir under the direction of
Miss Lulu v. Childers. The me-
mortal service committee COM
prised DR.. Frederick Barrier,
Judge James A., Cobb, Prof. Jo-
seph Harris, Dean Butler Pratt
and Miss ChilderS.
The Washington times., 1932-04-04
Legion Bugle Corps
To Play in Pageant

Selections by the drum and
bugle corps of Vincent B. Costello
Post, American Legion. will fea-
ture the patriotic pageant to be
presented by the st. Marks School
Players in the parish hall, Third
and A SITS. S. E., tomorrow night.
The program is under direction
of Miss E. M. Trusheim.
The Washington times., 1932-04-04
CLUBBED YOUTH
NEAR DEATH

STAUTON, Va. April 4.-Physi-
clans today continued to fear for
the life of Julian Ramsey, %, of
Waynesboro, who has been in the
Kings Daughters Hospital eight
days with a fractured skull re-
ceived in a fight with a police
man.
The boy was struck just above
the right ear with a nightstick by
J. M. Wine, who was trying to ar
rest him on an intoxication
charge. Wine said Ramsey struck
him.
The Washington times., 1932-04-04
5. SOFT COLLARS
FINISHED


Completely finished, carefully
ironed, returned fresh and
clean in glassine envelopes.
In addition to these 5 features
of NEW THRIFTY SERVICE,
all flatwork is com pls'sIy fin
ished. 1t is estimated that
the housewife N using NEW
THRIFTY SERVICE saves
more than two hours a week
in finishing her laundry bun.
dle-a real saving at no extra
cost. NEW THRIFTY SERV-
ICE offers prompt two.day de-
livery. A fleet of 20 trucks,
manned by courteous service
men, serve Washington and
vicinity. They will be pleased
to tell you more about NEW
THRIFTY SERVICE.
The Washington times., 1932-04-04
FIVE EXTRA FEATURES

1. HANDKERCHIEFS
IRONED.
Completely finished, with spe-
cial attention given to mono
grams and embroidery.
2. SHAKEN AND FOLDED
Each piece of wearing apparel
given individual attention.
No knots or tangles to
straighten out.
3. WRAPPED IN WAX
PAPER
The alright bundle prevents
mildew, keeps clothes fresh
and clean-smelling.
4. NECESSARY PIECES
STARCHED
No dampening is necessary;
properly starched and ready
for ironing.
The Washington times., 1932-04-04
Bachmqn Slated
To Be G. O. p. Whip
CUMMINGS

Representative Carl G. Bach
man, of West Virginia, today
was slated to become Republican
whip of the House, succeeding
Representative Vestal, of Indiana,
who died last week. Bachman
served as Vestaps assistant dur
ing the present session.
The Washington times., 1932-04-04
MOTRIST FINED S.

: Richard Oyster, of Garrett
Park, was fined SIS and costs in
Rockville Police Court Saturday
by Judge Charles w. Woodward
for failing to stop at a stop sign.
Evening star., 1932-05-20
POLICE WILL ESCORT
SHAD BAKE CARAVAN
Motor Cycle Squadron Will Meet
Board of Trade Party at
District Line.

A motor cycle police escort will lead
a caravan Of busses and automobiles
bearing more than 1000 members Of
the Washington Board Of Trade and
guests to Bay Ridge. Md, tomorrow for
its thirty eighth annual shad bake.
The party will form at the District
Building. leaving at 8 O'Clock. A squad
ron of Maryland police will meet the
funmakers at the District Line.
Thomas Eagan, chairman Of the Shad
Bake Committee, said plans for inspec-
ton tours OF the u. g. s.. wyoming.
which is expected to anchor at Annapo-
lis this afternoon, have been completed.
A boxing and wrestling card heads
the entertainment program. with promis-
ing boxers from Army, Navy and Marine
Corps circles participating. The annual
base ball game between the Public Or
der and Membership Committees will
get under way at 2 O'Clock. Other
games will be played, with prizes await
ing winners. Music will be provided
by the 9Th Regiment Marine Band and
an additional five-piece orchestra.
Evening star., 1932-05-20

The Imperial Economic Conference
in Ottawa, Canada, will open July 81.
Evening star., 1932-05-20

Then he knew you were In bad
financial condition when he took the
stock and put it on the market?"
"Yes"
Bolles denied false financial state
ments had been made to the Exchange.
Denies Interest I'm Stocks.
Content, veteran broker and trader,
next testifed-saying he had no inter-
est in the 10000 shares Of motor cycle
stock bought by Hansell, but had an
option for $4,000 shares OF the $4,000
group for 7la share.
Content said he didn't know anything
about Plummer's connection with the
case and paid him no money.
John j. Levinson, stock trader. testi-
fed he had managed an account that
made S19.063 for Raleigh T. Curtis,
financial writer for the New York Daily
News
Levinson said he and associates made
Sl.136,OOO in profits on operations In
eight stocks in 1929, through Burnham-
Herman, brokers.
Curtis, who wrote financial column
In the News under the signature,
Trader" had an account in the same
brokerage house. &C..
His column boosted the particular
stocks in which you were operating?"
Gray asked.
Evening star., 1932-05-20

not now recommend the purchase of
stocks.
Chairman Norbeck adjourned the in
quiry until tomorrow.
Evening star., 1932-05-20
BALANCED BUDGET
FOR U. S. STRESSED
SchWab and Others Urge
Federal Action at Steel
Session.
b. the Associated Press.

B7 the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, May 2o.-The keynote
at yesterdays, Spring meeting of the
American Iron and Steel Institute was
Balance the National Budget"
Speakers also urged reduction OF
governmental. expenditures to meet
thinner pocketbooks and stressed thc
Importance of credit expansion as q
necessary preliminary to business re-
vivaI. The steel makers. although opti-
mistic toward 1ong-term prospects
nevertheless spoke frankly about ex-
tremely unfavorable operating conditions
now prevailing in their industry.
Charles M. Schwab, president Of the
institute and chairman Of Bethlehem
Steel Corporation. strongly urged that
Uncle Sans finances be balanced.
Looks for Confidence.
From there, confidence, which is the
hfe-blood of trade, will be transfused
into our retailers of finance-the banks
to re-establish that faith which Is SO
necessary to the flow of credit. God
speed the day" he said.
william A. Irwin, newly elected presi-
dent of United States Steel Corporation
Endorsed Mr.. Schwabs views on the
necessary restoratives of business and
industry.
mo man can say when the tide will
turn" he said, but am sure that
when proper credit relations have been
established things will work out tc
our entire satisfaction"
Pan Foreign dumping"
Roth Mr. Sclnwab and Mr.. Irwin dis
cussed foreign dumping" Of steel in
this country at prices under production
costs. They recalled that the major
American manufacturers had suffered
large losses in the first quarter-s26,
600, 900 for the six largest-and refer
red to wage reductions as distasteful
but necessary adjustments.
The institutes meeting was concluded
last night with a dinner, at which
James M. Beck and Prof. G.. w. Dyer
of Vanderbilt University spoke.
Evening star., 1932-05-20
GRAND JURY VISITS STAR
Members Get First-Hand View of
Newspaper Production.

The grand jury Of the District of
Columbia obtained a f1rst-hand view
Of newspaper production by visiting
the plant of The Star and going
through the several departments this
afternoon. Those in the party were:
Howell Peoples, foreman: Byron T.
Hayden, George c. Reaves, Mrs. Ade-
line T. Baker, M B. Banks, T. B.
Bogley, w o. Chapman. c. A. Fetters.
r. D. Fitch. Mrs. Eva Mary Flynn,
James c. Groves, F. T. Henry, George
w. Hurst, Mrs. Maude G. Joerns, Mrs.
Virginia Keller, Mrs Madeline L.
Kelley, E. Lyman Kolb. Mrs. May D.
Lightfoot, Mrs. Augusta E. Noack.
Joseph B. Norris, G. E. Roberts, Abram
]. Selbin and Mrs Margaret E. Smith
The grand jury was accompanied by
Wilbert McInerney, assistant district
attorney,
Evening star., 1932-05-20
ARMS BILL URGED
TO CURB CRIMINALS
Representative Keller, in Radio
Talk, Says Foresight Could
Prevent Idleness.

Passage Of the firearms control bill
was urged today By Representative Kel-
Ter of Illinois in n radio address from
Station WRC, as a remedial measure
for the wave of crime being stimulated
by the present unemployment. The ad-
dress was sponsored by the National
Anti Weapon Association.
The speaker also charged that it was
within the power Of the Government to
have prevented this enormous en-
forced idleness" by reasonable foresight.
Last year there we're 1900 murders
in this country, Representative Keller
declared, and the revolver was the prin-
cipal weapon used in the preparation
of these crimes.
A stricter law, he said, would have
prevented many of these killings He
urged the people Of the District to con-
tinue to irnportune Congress to pass
strict firearms bill.
Evening star., 1932-05-20

stock through Lawrence r. Wilder,
Hansell said.
GRAY asked Hansell If while he was
marketing the stock he had employed
Plummer, the publicity agent. to pub
Ish false advertisements on the value
Of the stock"
Certainly not" Hansell replied.
"Well P1ummer instituted a suit
against you and Content for services
rendered."
IT think So
Did you settle it?"
"Yes"
Plummer was paid $26,SS0, Hansell
said.
The witness explained that Plummer
brought Mitchell into his office origi-
nally and it was agreed to give him %
per cent of the profits.
Profit Placed at s25,000.
Hansell placed his total profit from
the Indian Motorcycle deals at S25, 5000.
Representative La Guardia has pre-
viously testified that Plumn1er was en-
ployed to put out publicity boosting
Indian Motorcycle stock.
BolIes was then called to the stand
and told of the deal from his side. He
said he had told Hansell the company
had made $1,800,000 the year previous.
but was then in desperate financial
straits"
Evening star., 1932-05-20

Continued From First Page.)
unsound legislative plans and to put
forward sound ones.
Tells Of Motor Cycle Deal.
Howard F. Hansell, jr, who described
himself as "ap independent speculator, ="
then took the stand.
He said in 1880 he purchased 10000
shares of Indian Motor Cycle stock FOR
100000, with the motor cycle COM
pany given 10000 and credit for the
remainder
The sale was arranged through
Charles E. Mitchell, vice president of
the company, and later approved by
Norman +. Bolles, president. Hanse1l
denied officials of the company in
formed him 1t was bankrupt.
A large part of the stock was sold to
Harry Content. broker, and a number
Of others we're given options. Content
got an option on $4,000 shares of this
Evening star., 1932-05-20
O-FC. HduUSOIuC V
Living ngRoomSuite
. Formerly Worth $50

The suite shown above is carefully uphol-
stored in a splendid quality velour, and fea'
lures beside the long settee and club chair
most comfortable button-back Bunny chair.
Now for the SUPER-VALUE! In addition to
these three pieces, we GIVE YOU FREE, the
articles listed to the left! This is BARGAIN
YOU can't afford to miss!
Evening star., 1932-05-20
Failed TO Located Curtis.

Gray told the committee he had tried
to locate Curtis, but had failed, though
he posted a man at the writer's home
for two days.
Roger J. Cornell, an employe of the
securities department of the attorney
general Of New York, was called to the
stand. and told of an investigation he
had made into the Levinson- Curtis in
cident.
He said he had found that Curtis
advised his readers to buy the stocks
at the same time that Levinson was
dealing in them.
Questioned by Senator Carey, Re-
publican, of Wyoming, Cornell said he
made the inquiry at the request of a
reader who bought a stock on the ad-
vice Of the Trader column.
Nothing was done as result of the
inquiry, he said, because Curtis is no
longer writing the column and 1t does
Evening star., 1932-05-20
Wrench Swivel Sockets.

Because Of the inaccessibility of
many of the parts of the automobile
which must be reached for one reason,
many special tools have been invented.
One of these Is a wrench which has
swivel sockets grouped on each end
These sockets will fit eight different
sizes Of bolt head and in addition the
wrench may be applied at any con-
senient angle.
Evening star., 1932-05-20
PASSERBY is KILLED
AS SUICIDE FAILS
House Blown to Bits as Woman
Tries to End Life With
Gas.

BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO May 2o.-A mother OF
three children flooded her home with
gas yesterday in an attempt at suicide.
Her plan failed, but the resultant blast
burst the bungalow into a mass Of
wreckage and buried pedestrian under
a shower Of bricks.
Leo Karkowski Of Bruce Lake Ill,
was killed instantly. The wall Of brick
and stone severed one leg and rescuers
had to dig into mound Of debris to
recover his body
At the hospital Mrs. Della Selluomini,
"a, confessed she had turned on the
gas and sat down TO await death She
had been i'll.
She was treated for severe burns, but
physicians said she would recover.
The Nanking -Pukow Railway ferry
service is to open early next year.
Evening star., 1932-05-20
FINANCIAL GIANTS
MOVE TO PUT IDLE
MONEY TO WORK

Continued From First Page.)
Evening star., 1932-05-20
J. w. DAVIS WANTS U. S.
TO JOIN WORLD COURT
Letter Read in House During Hear
ing on Proposal to Share
in Expenses.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
A letter from John W. Davis. Demo-
cratic presidential nominee In 1924,
indorsing United States adherence to
the World Court was made public today
by Chairman Linthicum of the House
Foreign Affairs Committe.
1t was read at a hearing on the
Linthicum resolution TO authorize $53.-
895 as the United States contribution
to expenses of the World Court this
year.
II would be happy TO see this Gov
eminent assume its share of the ex-
penses of the World Court, although
of course would be glad most of all
to see it give formal governmental
approval by adherence" the letter said
Evening star., 1932-05-20
Woman Church Organist 80.

Mrs r. w. Dunkley. 90, Of Creation,
England, Is the Oldest active church
organist in the world.
She recently began her sixty-ninth
gear OF service.
Evening star., 1932-05-20

"It might have" Levinson replied.
The witness denied he had paid Cur
tis directly, but said he bought and sold
stock for the writer and placed the
profits in his account.
did he put any money up7"
mo"
"Ycu guaranteed the account?"
Eyes"
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-01-21
the famous Hindu decapltation illus

the famous Hindu decapitation illus
ion.
The Eastern "Sadhu's" method Is
different from loves. He collects a
street crowd by quarreling violently
with his confederate and throwing him
to the ground. He filings a towel
over the victims head and brings
down a sword with a sickening thud
right where his neck should be. Blood
flows from under the towel; head
rolls away. The fakir picks it up
splits in the face and kicks 1t along
the ground. Then he shouts to the
confederate to stop fooling and put
on his head. The assistant obliges
and stands up with his head back In
place.
loves method lacks this gruesome-
ness, but the illusion as he works 1t Is
just as startling.
William Cameron Menzies and Ken
meth MacKenna directed "The
Spiker."
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-01-21
PORTAGE oRTHoPED1c

The Portage orthopedic Auxiliary
reports a slight change in officers for
1882. Mrs. Phelps accepting presi-
dency Mrs. vanolinda first vice.
presidency, all other officers being
held by former incumbents.
Although our auxiliary has but 20
members, considerable amount OF
work is finished for the hospital. Last
year showing about 500 pieces-in-
Guiding 80 sweaters.
The treasury had good balance
allowing sugar and rubbers for can
ming, $50 quarts having been sent in
besides vegetables and grapes.
The next meeting will be held Janu-
airy ~ with Mrs. vanOlinda at l1:oO
a. m. We wish to extend welcome
to any desiring to meet with us.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-01-21
THE WIRES DID THE WORK.

1t was gratifying to Don Parker, and
the audience who enjoyed the Three
Wise Fools last Saturday night to
note the difference which the wires
strung across the auditorium made in
the acoustic qualities Of the room. A
rather laughable proof was given
when Miss Marjorie Stanley, standing
back Of the curtain, with her back to
the audience, prompted one of the
players and her words were heard
back in the balcony.
Not only the work of stringing the
wires, but the material as we'll was
donated by Don Parker, in an effort
to produce the best conditions for
hearing each word spoken on the
stage. And the results we're good,
for no one with normal hearing could
fail to hear all that was said.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-01-21
Island MeWs of Interest

On Tuesday evening Mrs. E. H.
Curtis entertained Howard Willsie and
Cecil Fuller at delightful dinner, in
honor of the birthday of her SON.
Alfred.
Among the list of prize winners in
a Mother Goose verse contest staged
recently in Seattle was the name OF
cur own DR.. Jones, who won S.
prize. The poet laureate of the Is
land just can't keep out of any jingle
contest she hears Of, and it makes 1t
mighty fine in these days of depres-
sion when the sport carries with 1t
financial reward.
On Sunday evening Lloyd Marsh
accompanied Lee and Wilfred Reeves
back to their work in Olympia where
Lee is working in the license depart
ment at the state house and Wilfred
is teaching in 7th and 9th grades.
Lloyd visited Wilfred's school and was
much impressed by the sensible
modern methods of education being
employed in the school system of the
capital city.
Mr.. D. A. Culman was Seattle Wis
itor on Monday, where he went to
consult a specialist in regard to rheu-
matism from which he has been suf-
fering for some weeks. Mr.. Culman,
who enjoys travelling immensely, is
contemplating trip this winter to
Sydney, Australia.
Despite the bad weather of Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. R. K. Beymer had their
usual quota of guests. They thought
surely that none of their friends
would venture out from the city. But
they were happily disappointed when
their daughter, Miss Fannie with
Miss Hazel Jensen and Mr.. and Mrs
Chas Roediger, all of Tacoma, ar
rived to spend the day
Lad Bacchus is slowly improving,
although not sufficiently as to be able
to come home.