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The Washington times., 1932-09-23
IN BASIN
CERTIFIED AS !
SUICIDE
Coroner's Deputy Holds Innes
Bound, Gagged Self to
Indicate Murder

Thomas N. Innes, 56-year-old
New York contractor, whose
bound and gagged body was
dragged from a shallow por.
tion of the Tidal Basin yester-
day, was declared a suicide to-
day by Deputy Coroner c. j.
Murphy.
Issuance of a certificate of
suicide closed the investigation
of the death to which were at
tached some circumstances that
pointed to a gangland Staying.
When the body was found, hands
and legs had been trussed and
a handkerchief used as a gag.
Man in Ill Health
Coroner Murphy was advised
by CHIN Innes. %, that his father
had been in i'll health and was
unemployed for some months.
The youth claimed the body
and will take it to New oYrk for
burial. His mother and four
younger brothers await it's ar
rival.
Held SeIf-Gagged
After police investigated the
drowning, they contended that
Innes left his personal effects on
the seawall but carried his watch
to his death. The watch stopped
at los. A suitcase owned by
the dead man was found at
Union Station and contained
only clothing and two 75-foot
steel tapes.
The coroner's deputy claims
that Innes bound and gagged
himself to indicate murder.
The Washington times., 1932-09-23
Cab Company Sued
Ru Crash Victim

Claiming to have been injured
in an accident May 21, 1881,
while riding in a cab of the City
Cab Corporation, Mary McCray,
1900 block B st. N. E.. has filed
suit in District Supreme Court
for $4,000 against the cab COM
pany.
The Washington times., 1932-09-23
Victim of Stabbing
In Serious Condition

Robert Cross. IS. of the 2100
block K. st. N. w.. is in a serious
condition at Emergency Hospital
suffering from stab wounds in
his chest.
According to police, Cross said
he was stabbed by Randolph w.
Neal. II. of the 800 block Nine
teenth st. N. W., during a fight
in the 1900 block of Pennsylvania
Ave-, N. w.. yesterday afternoon.
Neal is held pending the condi-
ton of Cross.
The Washington times., 1932-09-23
Stay Out of Streets
WnrninQ to Children

Captain Arnold, of the Alex
andria Police Department, has
requested the superintendent of
schools to have instructions issued
to school children against walk
ing in the streets to and from
school.
Motorists have complained that
a large number Of children walk
in the street instead Of the side
WolkS
The Washington times., 1932-09-23
Fit for Marathon,
SUUS HUUenner. &

Fit to run a marathon, DR..
George c. Havenner said of him.
self today, his Sixty,sixth birth
day anniversary.
With no challenge takers, the
doctor continued to run" the Dis
trict Bicentennial Commission,
the Federation of Citizens Associa-
tions, and other activities with
which he has long been asso-
ciated.
The Washington times., 1932-09-23

and the job set up pleasant associations
in the mind. Psychologists have known
about this for a long time and ad
writer's have hired psychologists to tell
them; but the managers of the Repub-
lican party's campaign are still igno"
rant and apparently cant afford to
hire a good philosopher to tell them
about human nature. They have gone
and announced that Mr.. Hoover is lead
ing in a poll of those listed in Who's
Who. Like the recent assertion that he
would win by % electoral votes, this is
confession of defeat. The sturdy
American people, I hope, will never ac-
cept the choice of the intellectuals, the
politicians, the preachers and profess
sors, who fill the pages Of the indispen-
sable thick red directory.
The Washington times., 1932-09-23
Oldest Postmaster
In Service for
SIS Years

John N. Van zandt, postmaS-
ter at Blawenburg, N. j., who
will be one of Postmaster Gen
eral Browns specially invited
guests at the laying of the cor
nerstone for the new Post o.
flee Department Building, is
the Oldest postmaster in the
United States.
Mr.. Van zandt was appointed
April %, 1866. by President An
drew johnson. He has served
more than Sc years continu-
ouSly and is nearly 88 years
The Washington times., 1932-09-23
FALLS FROM TRAIN

Wyatt Pendleton, of Dillwin,
Va, suffered a broken leg yester-
day when he fell off a train near
Alexandria. He was treated at
Alexandria Hospital.
The Washington times., 1932-09-23
STEWARD CALLS
FORFA|RPLAY

The National Federation of
Federal Employees will make a
concerted effort during the COM
ing short session of Congress to
correct the many monstrous in
equalities and inequities and in
justices of the Economy Act"
President Luther C. Steward de-
clared last night before the an
nual collectors dinner of Treasury
Local, No. 262.
Federal employees have been
victims of "a thoroughly selfish
attack" through the Economy
Act, Steward said, adding that
the interests which instituted tte
act have not ceased their cam
paign of Misrepresentation"
The Washington times., 1932-09-23
DEMOCRATS TO MEET

A meeting of the Young Mems
Democratic Club Of Prince
Georges County will be held in
the Municipal Building at Hyatts-
vile, tonight.
The Washington times., 1932-09-23
Bitten By Snake;
BOU In HOSDit0L

Ike Brammell. 8. is in the Alex
andria Hospital suffering from
the bite of a copperhead snake.
He was bitten yesterday when
he attempted to retrieve a sling
shot from between two logs.
The Washington times., 1932-09-23
BREAKS ANKLE IN FALL

Virgil Anderson, 26. of Fairfax
Station, Va, was treated at Alex
andria Hospital for a broken ankle
received yesterday when he fell
off a pile Of logs on which he was
working.
The Washington times., 1932-09-23
Watson Wins Praise
For Fire Reductions

Resolutions CONCENTRATING Fire
Chief George S. Watson on the
record of the Fire Department in
reducing losses in the District
more than 100000 last year and
offering District officials coopera.
ton in making fire prevention
week." October 9 to Is, successful
we're adopted yesterday by the
police, public safety and fire pre-
vention committee of the Wash.
ington Chamber Of Commerce,
Thomas P. Littlepage, chairman.
The Washington times., 1932-09-23
True to Type
... TAX THE SOBER
TO GIVE DRINK
.. FREE
BY GILBERT SELDES

kNVERY advertising knows that the most effective ap
~ peal which links your product with something the
average man already knows and cove You advertise coffee
and you show being served by buter tie up
cooling drink with moments from the job The butler
The Washington times., 1932-09-23
WADDELL TO SPEAK HERE

DR.. J. A. L, Waddell, bridge
engineer Of New York, will be
one Of the principal speakers at
the three-day convention Of the
American Association of En-
giners, to be held at the Shore
ham Hotel beginning Monday,
He will speak on vocational
The Washington times., 1932-09-23

Rour rental worries room. house
0F apartment cRH be solved to-
day through the Rental Columns Of the
Classified Section.
Evening star., 1932-11-13
|S44.99 PER CAPITA
IS IN CIRCULATION
Treasury Shows S57,772,000
Increase in Use of Gold
in Past Year.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
The Treasury's monthly circulation
statement showed decline Of $26, ,000,-
900 during October. as compared with a
gain of $293, ,000, 900 a year ago. when
the boarding tendency was making It
self felt following the abandonment Of
the gold standard by England.
The amount Of money in circulation
was given as $5,627, $50 ,426 on october
81, equivalent to S4499 for each man,
woman and child in the United States.
Compares With High Point.
The circulation figure compared with
the high point of $5,775, 10000 reached
on July of this year.
The amount of gold circulation dur
ing the month amounted to $444, ,766, 81 6,
the statement revealed, marking an in
crease of $57,772,000 in the last year.
The bulk of the circulation was supplied
by Federal Reserve notes, which con-
trtbuted $2,688, 757,2 on October 81,
while national bank note circulation
accounted for $816.560,8 1854.
Total Money Stocks.
Total money stocks Of the country
stood at $9.366, SAG, POP, a gain of $685.
000,000 during the month and an ad-
vance of 1904, 100000 during the last
year. OF this supply gold represented
81 1852 931 SOL, an increase of $7l 900. 900
in the month, but loss of $28 000, 900
during the year.
Evening star., 1932-11-13
F FA|LURES Of BANKS
DECLARED CAUSED
BY POOR MANAGING
Treasury Officials Place
Blame on 95 Per Cent
to Laxity.
BY CHAs. p. SHAEFFER,
Associated Pres Financial Writer


Treasury officials sscribe s5 per cent
of national bank failures during the
present depression to institutions whose
management never had been satisfac-
tory.
Almost all of the failing institutions
which have added an acute financial
angle to the depression were badly man
aged even before the crisis, one author
ity said, and their operations were al
most constantly under criticism from
national bank examiners.
National bank examiners, it was said,
although unceasing in their criticism
Of the loosely MANAGED banks, will not
clo-e them until Inc 10. I no e of i'm
pro; ing o. sa-i1~ them is gone Cloc-
ing O. bcn.s witch has not handled its
funds N.-eiy can cnly result in loss
to the depositore. whereas continued
functioning under criticism leaves a
chance for saving the deposits. National
policy during the depression, it was
said.
Huge Deposits Involved.
About s16e e,047,000 of deposits have
been involved in national bank failures
since the end Of 1929 and 788 national
banks have closed their doors in that
time, the Federal Reserve Boards sta
tistics show.
Federal officials have no authority
over State banking institutions, but
they believe th2t poorly run banks have
been responsible for as large a pcr-
c1ntagc o. State bank failures IS of
ra -onal bcrk rucpcnsions. State bank
failures make up two-thirds OF more of
the tot7l suspensions and deposit losses
Since BY far the majority Of the
casualties thus far have occurred among
weak banks, both Federal and State
authorities feel that the wave Of bank
failures has strengthened the financial
structure, but at heavy cost to de-
positors, stockholders and others.
Could Not Stand Strain.
During last Winter and Spring nu.
merous large bank suspensions, accom-.
panied by boarding and fear abroad
seriously threatened the American
financial position. The crisis was par.
TALLY aggravated, therefore, by badly
managed banks which could not stanC
/ the strain and had to close their doors
it was said. The immediate wave o.
failures was checked by the formation
of the Reconstruction Finance Corpora
( ton to lend to the banks.
A measure which might be of perma
nent value was held to be the raisinl
! of the minimum capital Requirement
/ for national banks. A national banl
may be formed under existing law with
| only $25, 900 capital-and small bank
| have been responsible for dispropor
| tionate percentage of bank failures.
Evening star., 1932-11-13
ADVERTISING TERMED
ESPECIALLY VITAL NOW

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK, November 12.-Speak-
ing before the Association of Advertis-
ing Men at the Advertising Club of New
York last night, E. B. Moran Of the
Bradstreet Co., told OF an exhaustive
investigation that commercial agency
has just made of general business out
looks throughout the country, as
viewed by established industrial and
banking authorities. There is, Mr.
Moran stated, dominant wave of op-
timism evident over NATIONWIDE front.
At the same time, the Bradstreet ex-
ecutive maintains that the return of
financial confidence will be relatively
slow, just as it will be steady. The gen
eral feeling is that this, in itself, is a
good sign, since it is the forerunner of
real stability and not the herald of the
sort of artificial boom that ushered in
the tragic financial collapse of 1929.
Mr.. Moran deplored as shortsighted
any disposition toward sales or adver-
tising retrenchment.
Evening star., 1932-11-13
RAIL CAR LOADINGS
DROP 29,259 IN WEEK
Total Revenue Freight Hauled in
Period Ended November 5
Amounts to 5ss,3s3.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
The American Railway Association
a private organization, today placed the
loadings of revenue freight for the week
ending November at 588,3S3 cars, a
decrease Of 29,259 cars under the pre-
ceding week.
This was a decrease of 128,665 cars
under the same week in 1881 and 293,-
1874 cars under the same week two years
ago.
Miscellaneous freight loaded during
the week ended November 5 was 2l0,-
lat cars, decrease Of 1902 under the
preceding week and 54,303 under the
corresponding week in 1881; less than
carload freight, 177,195; decrease, 467,
and 35.470; coal, 124,766; decrease,
4,103 and 9,113; livestock, 1918; de-
crease, 1896 and 7,198; grain and grain
products, 29,863; decrease, 2,088 and
l0.497; forest products, 17,416; de-
crease, ,440 and 5,937; ore, 4.284; de-
crease, 1.735 and 5,103, and coke, 1899,
an increase of All above the preceding
week, but 1,044 below the same week
last year.
Evening star., 1932-11-13
Dividend Meetings.

NEW YORK, November IL P.-
Several important dividend meetings
are scheduled for next week, of which
the American Telephone &c Telegraph
session on Wednesday Is awaited with
most Interest. Other meetings include
American Sugar Refining. j. I. Case
Co. (preferred stock, Chesapeake g.
Ohio Railroad. Chesapeake Corporation.
Coca-Cola, Electric Bond 81 Share, In
ternational Harvester, South Puerto
Rico Sugar and Public Service Corpora
tion of New Jersey.
Evening star., 1932-11-13
BRITISH CEMENT HELD
FOR DUMPING INQUIRY
suspicion Order" Is Placed by
U. S. Against Imports Pend
ing Investigation.

BY the Associated Press.
The Customs Bureau today an
nounced that suspicion of dumping
order had been issued against imports
Of British cement.
The action was taken on report Of
the New York customs appraiser, who
said he believed the situation required
a general investigation.
The order means the importer Of the
cement will be required to post a bond
equivalent to the value Of the ship
ment. The bond may be forfeited II
dumping is later proved.
At recent hearing before the Gus
toms Bureau representatives Of the
American Portland cement industry tes-
titled Great Britain was shipping ce-
ment into the United States and Puerto
Rico at prices below American competi-
tive levels.
Evening star., 1932-11-13
LABEL TO PROTECT
VEGETABLE BUYERS
Gamers to Cooperate With
Agriculture Department to
Assure Quality,
BY the Associated q Press.

by the hSSOClateO EIcSS.
Canned vegetable quality will be dis
played on the label of the can as the
result of action being taken by q num-
Der of manufacturers.
A number of manufacturers have
informed the Agriculture Department
that they will show the quality of their
products on the label in terms of grade
standards developed By the bureau.
These clsssif1cations arc grade A"
Gancy), grade B" (e.:tra standard or
choice, and grade C" Standard:
Voluntary Action.
SubStandard products must be labeled
in accordance with provisions of the
fruit and drug act, but this action by
the manufacturers is voluntary one
to assist the consumer in selecting the
quality desired.
The Bureau of Agricultural Economics
has been making extensive tests of the
quality of canned fruits and vegetables,
and official grades have been pronnul-
gated for canned corn, canned peas and
canned tomatoes.
Tentative grades have been issued for
canned beets, lima beans, pumpkin,
sauerkraut, snap beans, spinach, sue
cotash, tomato pulp and grapefruit
anu the bureau now mas unQer LeSu
and consideration grades for canned
apple sauce. asparagus, carrots. mush-
rooms, okra, pimentoes, plums and
sweet potatoes.
Canned Goods Stocks Lower.
Stocks of canned goods in the hands
of Gamers and distributors were gen.
orally lower on October / than at the
same time last year, on the basis of q
survey by the Commerce Department.
Stocks Of these canned goods in the
hands of 450 distributors, whose figures
are reported separately from the can
ners, are now rs per cent below hold
ings of year ago.
In comparing stocks on hand July
and October / Of the current year, it
was revealed that the usual seasonal
pack has increased stocks in Gamers
hands of six of the seven items from
80 to 233 per cent. Old-pack stocks OF
tomatoes were 81 per cent under July
holdings. Distributors stocks from
July to October Of this year in
creased an average of 2l.4 per cent,
with pears and pineapples being the
only items showing decreases.
Commodities covered In the survey
were peas, corn, tomatoes, green and
wax beans, peaches, pears and pine
apples.
Evening star., 1932-11-13
BETTER AUTO BUYING
SEEN BY MACAULEY
Motor Magnate Believes Industry
Is Definitely on the Up
grade.
special Dtspatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
DETROIT, November 12-Despite the
disappointments to be found in the
production figures for the second half
OF 1892, automobile executives regard
the outlook for next year with much op-
timism.
Unless the buying power Of the vast
motor public is further reduced in the
coming months, automobile makers be-
heve that replacement of worn-out
cars will call for promising production
schedules -..-..
I'VE can't reasonably expect a rush
of business this Fall" said Alvan Ma
cauley, president of Packard Motor Car
Co.. in commenting on the outlook,
but manufacturers have every reason
to feel that the industry is on the up
grade. Three lean years have been put
behind and the period of underproduc-
ton resulting from subnormal con-
sumer demand may end quickly when
this demand once more makes itself
felt.
The potential automobile market of
this country has been underestimated,
in my opinion"
Evening star., 1932-11-13
ASSOCIATION READY
FOR TOBACCO SALES
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
FARMVILLE, Va, November 12-Cli-
making three years effort on the part
OF dark belt farm leaders and State and
national agricultural agencies, a furry
Of lsst-minute activity pervades CEN
tral Offices here just four. days before
the Virginia Dark Tobacco Cooperative
is set to begin its colossal task Of mar
keting the leaf of 1900 Virginia grow
ers.
I'VE are ready TO throw open five
completely manned warehouses Wednes-
day morning to receive and sell the 1882
crop of a membership extending from
Petersburg to Roanoke" says Thomas
3. Hall, Buckingham farmer, who holds
the chief executive post in the associa-
ton.
Evening star., 1932-11-13
BETTER RAIL REPORTS
ARE SEEN BY "STREET'

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, November 12-October
railroad statements, which will be max
ing their appearance in volume shortly,
are expected to give Wall Street more
comfort than the statements covering
the last several months. Most of the
leading roads, it is expected, will re-
port better figures on net operating in
come than for September and not few
are counted on to make better show
ing than in October, 1881.
Evening star., 1932-11-13
Lively Bull Market
After 1882 Election
With 2,l22 Shares
Special Dispatch to The Star.

NEW YORK, November 12.-
The historically minded may be
interested to know that The Stock
Exchange a century ago, in a
post-election period, was enjoy
ing a bull marKet-at least in
point of activity. Sales on No
vember II, 1882, amounted to
2,122 shares.
The market activity got under
way the day after election, No.
vember 9, 1882, with more than
600 shares of United States Bank
changing hands at prices from
lis to Ill. There were 80 other
sales of stocks and bonds.
Evening star., 1932-11-13
CHICAGO DAIRY MARKET.

CHICAGO, November IL (P).-Butter,
receipts, 1896 tubs, firm, creamery
specials (93 score), 22a22l2; extras
(e2), 211z; extra firstS (90-9D, 20laa
81; firsts (88-s9), 19a20: seconds ls6-
Sd, l6a18; standards go centralized
carlots), 211a Eggs, receipts, 3,827
crates, firm: extra firsts, carlots, 81
fresh graded firsts, carlots, 80; current
receipts, 26a29; refrigerator firsts,
23X; refrigerator extras, 24A.
Evening star., 1932-11-13
Railroad Regulation.

NEW YORK, November IL R).-
Federal and State viewpoints respect
ing regulation Of railroads and public
utility companies will be discussed by
members Of the Interstate Commerce
Commission and Of the various State
utility commissions ct the annual con-
vention Of the National Association Of
Railroad and Utilities Commissioners
opening next Tuesday ct Hot Springs.
Evening star., 1932-11-13
Dry Goods Steadier.

NEW YORK. November IL CP.-
Cotton goods were steadier today on
a slightly higher price level in gray
cloth markets. Wool goods were quiet,
most of the trading being in Spring
lines and overcoatings. Rayon yarns
are selling for January delivery. Silks
and burlaps were firm and quiet
Evening star., 1932-11-13
Gold Reserve Up.

NEW YORK, November II OP)-
The country's gold reserves gained S2,-
35l, 500 today releases from foreign
earnark totaled 81 ,2s5 500, while ST.
foundiand shipped in $sss,soo and
Mexico sent $4,000.
Evening star., 1932-11-13
Exchange Rates.

PARIS, November II CE).-Three per
cent rentes, 80 francs 40 centimes; Az
per cent rentes, 81 francs so centimes.
Exchange on London, SO francs 81
centimes. The dollar was quoted at rs
francs SO centimes.
Evening star., 1932-11-13
Warner Bros. Net.

NEW YORK, November IL R.-
Warner Bros Pictures, Inc today re-
ported for its fiscal year ended August
27, last, net loss, after all charges, OF
sii.224, $50, which compares With a
loss Of s7;sis,@5 in the previous year.
Evening star., 1932-11-13
Separates Units.

NEW YORK. November IL CP.-
Standard Oil Co. of New Jersey has
formed separate unit for manufacture
OF slcohols from petroleum, n was an
nounced today.
Evening star., 1932-11-13
Bar Silver Quotations.

NEW YORK, November ~ CAo).-Bar
silver steadier, Is higher at 27ls.
Evening star., 1932-11-13
EARNINGS REPORTED.

NEW YORK, November IL CP.-Per
share earnings of corporations reporting
this week with comparisons with last
year included the following:
Nine Months Ended September 80.
Evening star., 1932-11-13
NEW YORK BANK STOCKS
Banks.

NEW YORK. November IL tP.--over-
the-counter market:
Evening star., 1932-11-13
Twelve Months Ended September 30.

United Light ..r
Power .... SO.o1 sA.oO
American Products -g
Co.. ........-., tpfd.J 1'ff s'.s'
Ffsr.ysn FDs 1snseies uAs fpfd.) eI.1a Cpfd) 1896
sOn combined class ana B stocks.
Evening star., 1932-11-13
Banking Conditions Improve.

The banking situation continues to
manifess the improvement which has
been one Of the most encouraging fea-
lures Of the recovery Of business to
date. This improvement. bank officials
declare is the result principally of a
decline in the domestic boarding OF
cnrrercg 2nd the return Of gold from
abroad.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-12-05
Local Post Office
Display Praised

Postmaster c. c. jenkins has re-
ceived a letter from A. o. VIII
loughby. assistant superintendent
of the airmail service at San Fran
cisco, congratulating the local
post office on the efficient means
taken to advertise the airmail SER
vice in the post office lobby.
Willoughby writes that he no.
ticed an article in the November
issue of California Postmaster,
containing an illustration and des-
cription of the large banner in
the local lobby which calls atten-
ton to the efficiency of the air.
mail service and gives the schedule
applying TO Ell Centro.
In all his travels up and down
the Pacific coast, Willoughby said,
he believes the local display TO be
the most effective. jenkins stated
he is indebted to the chamber Of
commerce and the AL G. Smith
company for the banner.
Willoughby's letter was particu-
larly pleasing to the postmaster as
the superintendent originally had
been against making Ell Centre an
Girmail stop.