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Evening star., 1932-10-31
BY WALTER TRUNIBULL.

ol WALTZ Ut MD LII.
The first financial aid legislation by
Congress for those i'll the country s
armed forces in the Wee War was an
act to authorize th2 establishment Of
q Bureau of War Risk Insurance in
the Treasury Department. temporarily
to provide adequate facilities for the
insurance of American vessels and their
cargoeS against the risks of war This
act was passed by the SiXty-third
Congress September 2, 1914.
This act was to expire in a year, but
amendments by the SiXty-fourth Con-
gress August II, 1916, and March 8,
1917. extended it to September ., 1918.
An amendment by the Slyty-fifth Con-
gress June u, 1917, broadened the act
to insure masters, officers and crews
and also vessels and cargoes under
foreign friendly flags
Williams Reported Bill.
It was by further amendment and
adding new sections to this law that
the SiXty-tifth Congress produced the
war risk insurance act. Its provisions
were agreed upon after the House had
debated for weeks and had sent Rep
feSentatives to confer with the Senate
John Sharp Williams of Mississippi
Democrat, who died recently, and who
had worked hard on the act in a sub
committee Of the Finance Committee
reported the bill to the Senate and it
became law October s. 1917.
Senator SmoOt, Republican. Of Utah
said of this bill: 1T does not inter
fere with any of the present pension
laws. but the supposed object of the
legislation is to prevent any future
pensions being granted to soldiers and
sailors of the Army and Navy" 1t
has been said of this act that for fore
sight. beneficcnce and justice it was
unprecedented in American war history.
Provisions of Act.
The act provided that out of S33
foreign pay or $50 home pay, the
soldier should al!ot SIS to his family.
The Government was to contribute an
equal amount to his wife making $50,
plus additional amounts for children
up to $50. Other provisions had TO do
with aid for parents brothers and sis
ters
The act also provided compensation
for death or disability resulting from
personal injury suffered in line of duty,
and benefits to dependents 1t pro-
Vided for the purchase OF a maximum
of $4,000 in wartime insurance at
peace rates and specified that survivors
of the war be allowed to convert their
policies into other forms without re-
examination.
Other Rates.
The rate of compensation for total
disability was to be $50 a month, with
additional allowance. not to exceed S65.
for dependents If the veteran re-
quired a nurse he was to receive $50
a month additional. If he suffered the
loss of feet. hands or eyes. or was bed
ridden the rate was TO be 500 a month
with no nurse allowance.
For some eight months this act stood
as written then Congress started pill
ing amendment on amendment
(Copyright 1892 by North American News
paper Alliance, Ing
Evening star., 1932-10-31
FARLEY ASKS R. F. C. HEAD
ABOUT AID FOR HOTELS
Democratic Chairman Makes Pub
lie Letter to Pomerene on Cues
ton of UNDERSTANDING"
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, october 3l.-Chairman
James A. Farley of the Democratic
National Committee last night made
public a letter he wrote october 90 to
former Senator Atlee Pomerene, chair
man of the Reconstruction Finance
Corporation, regarding campaign actiVi-
ties he attributed to Frank Dudley
president of the United Hotels Co. OF
America.
The letter read as follows: Confirm
ing our conversation on the telephone
this morning. I beg to advise that nu-
merous reports have been received here
Evening star., 1932-10-31
ST .95

21z-yard square-mesh net and
shadow lace curtains. Four
patterns. All borders are hem
med. In ecru tints.
ALSO a group Of Imported
Point Venice Curtains, SI.95
Sixth FLOOR, The Hseht ce.l
Evening star., 1932-10-31
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
KANSAS CITY, October 31.-Charles
Hill. jr., years old, smiled from hos
pital bed last night with the realiza-
ton he was learning to talk again after
"a days of unconsciousness.
Guided through book Of Mother
Goose rhymes by his mother. the boy,
who was struck down by a motor car
September 13, answered yes and mo-
to occasional questions and slowly iden-
Evening star., 1932-10-31

Mrs. Hill. 'T prayed that he would
regain consciousness, and he did. I
prayed that he would talk, and he has
talked. Now am praying that he soon
will be able to walk around and be
healthy like other boys"
Charles returned to consciousness Oc-
tober II from the void into which he
was plunged by head injury suffered
when he was struck One of his legs
is fractured. His father is unemployed.
Evening star., 1932-10-31

from responsible hotel executives that
Mr.. Frank A. Dudley. president of the
United Hotels Co. Of America Of Niagara
Falls, N. Y, who is now actively cam
paigning for President Hoover among
members of the hotel industry, is also
suggesting to hotel men that a newly
organized hotel reconstruction corpora
tion,' of which he is president, is-or
shortly will be-in position to procure
loans for hotels from the Reconstruc
ton Finance Corporation, of which you
are chairman.
The inference to be drawn from the
circulation by Mr.. Dudley of a direct
appeal for support of the President and
the contemporaneouS announcement of
his alleged ability to secure loans for
hotels from the Reconstruction Finance
Corporation through his own organi-
cation, is so clear that it seems to me
to justify my inquiring of you whether
or not the Hotel Reconstruction Cor
poration has, in fact, any contract or
understanding. directly or indirectly,
Evening star., 1932-10-31
OPPOSES BONUS STAND
". F. w. Urged to Fight National
Economy League.

ATLANTA, October 81 CP1-George
Hamilton OF Charlotte. N. c., yesterday
asked the ScuthCastern Conference of
Veterans of Foreign Wars to take up an
offensive against the National Economy
League for its position on compensa-
ton to war veterans.
Addressing State and post command
ers of six Southeastern States, Haml-
ton said if the Government had con-
scriped capital as it did men dur
ing the war we would never have seen
the economic situation the veteran Is
facing today
Other speakers. including Admiral
Robert E. Coantz =. S N. retired, of
Washington, president of the organiza-
ton. urged restricted immigration, care
for disabled veterans of all wars and
stricter statutes dealing with Com
munlSm
Evening star., 1932-10-31
WAR RISK BUREAU
BEGINNING TRACED
First Financial Aid for Those
Who Served in the
World War.

The reterQns' bonus issue being a
chict controversy in this prcSiden-
ttnl campaign. The Star presents
here the second OF q series OF sir
articles giving an erect history OF
the uariOuS World War soldiers re-
lief measures enacted by Congress,
Sho'r1ng their origin and SPONSORSHIP
ana stating their provisions. The
series gireS the facts as they appear
IN The Legislature records.
Evening star., 1932-10-31
FREIGHT HEAD DIES
John A. Fitzpatrick of Nickel
Plate" Road Succumbs.


CLEVELAND. October 81 lP,-John
A Fitzpatrick. So. general freight traffic
manager of the New York. Chicago &
St. Louis (Nickel Plate Road. died yes
terday of injuries he received in an
automobile accident week ago.
friend of many railroad presidents and
10 railroad workers in every State,
fitzpatrick had solicited freight traffic
IN all the 48 States and in Mexico.
Born at Kidder, Mo. he began his
railroad career at ChillicOthe. Mo. as
telegrapher for the MiSsOuri-Paciflc.
IN 1928. the Clover Leaf having be-
come a part of the Nickel Plate, he was
made assistant TO the traffic manager
at Cleveland. He was promoted to
freight traffic manager and in Novem-
Der. 1927. was named general freight
traffic manager for the system.
Fitzpatrick is survived by his widow,
a brother Robert G. Fitzpatrick of
Dallas Tex, and a sister, Mrs. Ray
N1cNally OF Chicago Another brother,
the late F. F. Fitzpatrick, was president
OF the American Locomotive Co..
Evening star., 1932-10-31

Smart, tailored lace curtains
for living or dining rooms.
Woven sides and borders are
hemmed. Plain centers, or with
detached figures. Ivory and
ecru. SO inches wide. Many
21A yards long.
tsixth Floor. The Hecht co.
Evening star., 1932-10-31
BREAKS LEG AGAIN
Washington Woman Falls on Visit
to Charles Town, w. Va.

70 CharIeS TOWN., W. va.
Special Dispatch to The Star.
CHARLES TOWN, w. Va, october
31.-Mrs. c. Ear Grantham Of Wash
ington fell on visit to her former home
in this county and broke a leg. Six
months ago she broke the same limb
in a similar fashion in Washington.
She had just discarded crutches when
she suffered the second fracture here.
From the Junk Pile.
Precious metals valued at $4,000 900
were recovered in 1929 from old ieWelry
Evening star., 1932-10-31
WOMAN KILLED, 7 HURT

Auto Collision Fatal Near Flor
ence, S. c.
FLORENCE, S. c.. october 81 (p).-
Mrs. w E. Broadway. At. of Florence,
was killed and seven persons were in
jured in an automobile collision near
here yesterday.
The injured included Helen Welch
Barbee. u, Of Penola, Va.
Evening star., 1932-10-31

with the Government corporation o.
which you are the head"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1932-05-13

What do you need to knoD
about q man before you uote for
him?
Do you only need to knoD his
political party. his political acts?
That is usually all that the public
does kno1D about the man for
Uhon it potes. That is all that
the Machine thinks it necessary
to tell. But is that enough?
Is that enough at time like
this, Dhen men are no longer
merely playing politics. .tOten
they are faced By desperate
need for bread and york, toten
they are fighting for the right
to Hve? .
1T is not enough!
1t is not enough 1otD for a man
to represent q party or to stand
for that pGrty'S policies. The
time has come IOEen q man must
offer and possess certain qualities
tn himself. .Dhen he must repre-
sent himself and stand for his
otDn principles. And he must
hGUe established certain princt-
pies to stand for.
For 20 years men haze Uoted
for John Nance Garner. :.
What did he stand for? =,
WHAT DID HE VOTE FOR,
HIMSELF?
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1932-05-13
The Making of an American
JOHN NANCE GARNER
By ELSIE ROBINSON

notwithstanding campaign that
made history, even for Texas.
You know the end of that
story. They sent him to Con-
gress that fall of 1908. They
have sent him every year since.
How did he feel as he closed
the door Of that little five.room
cottage-as the three of them
walked down the garden path.
past the roses and petuniaS and
marigolds, out into the dusty
road that was to wind on and on
to Washington through the
shadowy years ahead?
Out At Last -
Sad? Glad? Surely very proud.
He had wanted-out. He was out
at last, on the trail o. his hearts
desire. But there was a part Of
him that would always plough
the wild land in the spring-and
brand the calves-and roof the
clay-chinked cabins.
There was a part of him
that would never forget the
taste of sweat and the sting Of
tears-and the sound of a sim
pie prayer.
He was going away from them
all-away from those poor, plain
people of whom he was a part
into the seats of the mighty.
But he would never forget the
hunger of the poor or their help
lessness. He had been part Of
them too long. Always, what
ever happened, their memory
would come first. Always he
would fight for them.
Looking Back
So they went down the path
along the road. touching friend
ly ha n d S. . answering friendly
farewells. and came to the lit
tie station.
To the west the sun flared-
and was gone.
In the dusk a lark called
and was still.
Far in the distance train
whistled.
John Nance Garner turned
and looked Blackjack over the
miles and the years
He was very quiet. His mouth
understanding deep within
him shone. But there were tears
in his eyes.
ITO be Continued Tomorrow in
The Washington Times
Copyright, 1882, King Features
Syndicate. Inc)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1932-05-13
Policeman Seeks
SteGLerS of His Car

NEW ORLEANS, La. U.N.S)
Detective Mike Paden has one
assignment that he will take a
great deal of pleasure in bringing
to fruition.
Paden parked his automobile
under the window of detective
headquarters. He returned few
minutes later to find the automo-
bile had been stolen.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1932-05-13
BOTANICALLY SPEAKING

PARIS G.N.SO-The good old
days OF the past were no better
than the present, reports Scientist
Jean Mascart, in a recent number
OF the Revue Generate des Sci.
enceS. Monsieur Mascart made a
thorough study of botanic life
since prehistoric times and found
That the same plants occupy the
same regions in general, cgcof of
the reactive stability of climate.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1932-05-13
DR.. Roy Garfield
Dies in Auto Crash

ANN ARBOR, Mich, May 10
U.S0.-Forced from the road
while attempting to pass another
car, DR.. Roy Bishop Garfield, in.
ternationally known throat spe-
cialist, was killed today en- route
from Ypsilanti to Ann Harbor.
His automobile crashed into a
tree.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1932-05-13

ITO be Continued Tomorrow in
The Washington Times
Copyright, 1882, King Features
Syndicate. Inc.)
Evening star., 1932-11-13
SIMPLE FORMULAE MAY PROVE
KEY TO MECHANICAL UNIVERSE
Numerical Relationship Found by Colum-
bia, S. c., Scientist Points to Idea That
Would Scrap Existing Theories.

trical charge He found the same num-
Der constantly recurring from different
formulae.
IF there had been only a few SIM
ilarities," he said, II would have at
tributed them to pure accident, but
when the same similarities kept CROP
ping up from no known reason, knew
that the accident theory was un-
tenable."
DR.. Mills said his research led him
to believe that the facts shown are
of such nature as to point rather
strongly to the idea that a mechanical
explanation Of the universe Is possible ="
Opposed to Other Ideas
The university paper says he, how
ever, '1S opposed in this belief by many
who, finding a mechanical explanation
Of the universe impossible, prefer to
deal with vague mathematical equations
that cannot be represented by ordinary
mechanical ideas. Among them are
those who hold to Einstein's relativity
theory"
DR.. Mills Is author of many scientific
articles, and was a member of the board
appointed to investigate the Cleveland
Hospital Clinic fire. Besides studying
in America at Davidson College, the
University of North Carolina and Cor
nell University, he took advanced re-
search work at the University of Berlin.
Evening star., 1932-11-13
DRY LAW PUZZLING
new JERSEY POLICE
State Officers Are Undecided on En-
forcing Prohibition, Repealed
in Election.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
TRENTON, November 12.-The New
Jersey State police find themselves
frankly puzzled-to enforce or not to
enforce the State prohibition enforce
ment act.
BY unofficial report the electorate
discarded the 10-year-old Hobart act at
a referendum last Tuesday and appar-
emily relieved State enforcement off,
GERS Of a duty. But legal students as
Sert repeal does not become effective
until December 6, when duly appointed
canvassers Of the election report the re-
suit to the secretary of state.
I'VE have asked the attorney general
for an opinion" Col. H. Norman
Schwarzkopf, superintendent Of the
State police said today, which, It sp-
pears, will not be handed down until
late next week. In the meantime we
have adopted a somewhat neutral posi-
ton.
ITO avoid charges of nonfeasance II
the repeater does not become effective
until December 6 or of false arrest if
1t became effective when the polls
closed Tuesday night, our men are turn
ing whatever evidence they encounter
over to Federal enforcement agencies.
which are not affected by the refer
endum."
At noon Wednesday, however, when
1t became evident the repeater had been
adopted Overwhelmingly, four to one,
Col. Schwarkkopf told his men: with
the repeal of the act the State police
apparently have no further jurisdiction
in stopping automobiles and trucks for
liquor violations, arrests and arraign-
ments or service of search warrants"
Evening star., 1932-11-13
BERLIN PARLEY PUTS
0. X. ON WORK PLANS
Agreement Between French, Ger
man and English Industries
on Projects Approved.
BY the Associated Press.


BERLIN, November 12.-Approval Of
plans for the formation Of two con-
sortiums to promote cooperation be-
tween French, German and English in
dustries was given in the last session
of the Franco-G German Economic Com
mission today.
A delegation of French business men,
headed by Raymond Patenotre, un-
dersecretary of state for national econ
omy, has been in Berlin for two days
seeking methods to promote trade in
the electrical industry.
The two consortiums are for con-
struction work in Europe and for the
financing thereof.
The Boersen Courier, on the basis OF
an interview with M. Patenotre, said
tonight that the financial consortium
would be composed chiefly of English
banks such as Barring Brothers and the
Schroeder Company, while the Julius
gerol Co. Of France would be members
Of the construction consortium.
The three countries, the newspaper
said, will participate in the consortiums
on the following basis: England, 40;
France, 40; Germany, 20. The con-
struction consortium envisages the
building OF public utilities in Rumania,
Poland Egypt. Irak and. other more
immediate projects.
The newspaper said the advantages
of the two consortiums would be econ
omy and security for the investor and
employment for a number of work.
, ingmen
Evening star., 1932-11-13
PLANS LAID
FOR INAUGURATION
Hotel Owners Promise Rates
Will Not Be Raised for
CeAbration.

With efforts beinS made to revive
the famous Inauguration day celebra-
tionS of the C,-11and and Wilson eras,
Washington hotel owners promised last
night there would be ample accommo-
dations, with no increase in rates, for
the Inauguration of Franklin d. RooSe-
velt as President on March T.
Favor Lavish Scale.
The promise, made to Curtis Hodges,
director of the Greater National Capital
Committee, by Arthur j. Harnett, pres
ident of the Hotel Association of Wash
ington, D. c., came as members of the
Board of Trade and leading Washington
Democrats emphasized the advisability
of restoring to its once lavish scale the
inaugural ball and other celebrations
incident to the induction into office Of q
new President.
John F. Costello, Democratic ma
tional committeeman for the District,
favorS the idea from the psychology
cal" standpoint.
THE Inauguration of Gov. Roosevelt
marks the turning point. and an old
time celebration, such as that launch
IuB JIie IITSC OleVeidnQ ADMINISTRATOR.
would be a signal for business revival
throughout the country" said Costello
THE Democrats haven't been In for
IL years and it's about time to do a
little celebrating
THE final decision as to the type Of
inauguration to be held, however, rests
with Mr.. Roosevelt"
Backed By Trade Board.
Robert ]. Cottrell, executive secretary
Of the Board Of Trade, pledged the trade
body and the Greater National Com
mittee to vigorously lend all their ef-
forts toward assisting and cooperating
in making the inaugural Of President
elect Roosevelt an outstanding success" {"
He said: THE Inauguration of Presi-
dent Of the United States in a manner
commensurate with the dignity of the
Office is not merely an opportunity fer
a series of celebrations, but the various
events which become part Of the cere-
mopy afford an opportunity to bring to
the attention of the people of the coun-
try the importance Of this occasion"
Evening star., 1932-11-13
TEXAS RAIL COMMISSION
TO LIMIT OIL OUTPUT
House of State Legislature Ac-
cepts Senate Bill-Gov.
Sterling to Sign.

By the Associated Press.
AUSTIN. Tex, November 12.-The
House Of the Texas Legislature today
accepted Senate bill to permit the
Texas Railroad Commission to limit oil
production to market demand.
The vote was los to %, five more
than the necessary 100 to place 1t into
immediate effect. The Senate already
had given 1t the necessary two-thirds
majority to place into operation at once.
With acceptance of the bill by the
House, the special session Of the Leg
islature called by Gov. r. s. Sterling 10
days ago to consider this legislation
seemed near an end.
Gov. Sterling said he would sign the
measure as soon as IL could be sent 10
his office.
The new law would replace one that
confined consideration Of the Railroad
Commission, conservation administrator,
to physical waste only In prorating oil
fields.
The market demand" or economic
waste" feature was put into law to
meet an emergency created by q United
States District Court decision holding
void others Of the Railroad Commission
limiting production in the big East
Texas field. The court said the COM
mission had exceeded Its statutory au-
thority.
Evening star., 1932-11-13
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
COLUMBIA, S. c., November 12.-
Discovery of a simple numerical rela-
tionship which, he said, points rather
strongly to the idea that mechanical
explanation of the universe is possible" F"
was announced today by DR.. James
E. Mills.
DR.. Mills, widely know as a research
chemist, is professor of chemistry of
the University of South Carolina. His
discovery was announced in the uni
versity newspaper
THAT our system of units is not ac-
curate, that the physical constants
which form the basis of all scientific
investigation are not the fundamental
physical constants will be shown
by work now being conducted by DR..
Mills" an article in the paper, the
Gamecock, says.
Discovers Relationship.
"Dr. Mills announces" the article
continues, that he has discovered a
simple numerical relationship which
exists between the speed Of light and
the physical constants which are con-
sidered fundamental to all scientific in
vestigation."
DR.. Mills explained he made his dis
covery while conducting research for
the purpose Of determining the rela-
ton between gravitation and an cleo
Evening star., 1932-11-13
u. S. CRIME BULLETIN SERVICE
is NEW TRAP FOR FUGITIVES
Bureau of Investigation Becomes Clearing
House for ''Wanted" Notices of Police
With National Lookout System.

suspicious packages. it was stressed. II
no ticking sound Is heard to indicate
that the bomb Is timed to explode at q
certain hour, the box may be examined
with an X-ray machine, the bureau ex-
plains. II ticking is heard. there Is real
need for speed in disposing Of the pack
age, it was stated. The best method
Of disposal Is to fire a machine gun at
it In an open field, or it may be dumped
in a water hole If one is handy.
Interesting characteristics of explo-
sives were cited by Chief Clerk Gerk.
Gunpowder, he said, Is exploded by q
spark or fame, while flame and heat
have no detonating effect on dynamite,
which must be exploded by q strong
shock, as of q blasting cap or rifle bullet,
Nitroglycerine looks like moonshine
whisky, but has an oily "feer' and is
very sensitive to shock Fulminate of
mercury, used In blasting caps, ex-
plodes readily by friction, blows, spark,
fuse or action of sulphuric acid.
Similar information of value to those
engaged in the war on criminals viii be
incorporated in subsequent bulletins Of
the bureau, 1t was announced.