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The Washington times., 1933-03-18
DUkE-EXPLORER
DIES IN AF RIGA

ROME, March 18 GNSO.
News of the death in italian
Somaliland of the Duke of Abruz-
ri, cousin Of King Victor EN-
manuel. and center Of a famous
international romance 4 quarter
Of century ago. was received
In Rome today. He was SIS.
From 1907 to 1918. society of
two continents expected an en-
gagement to be announced be-
tween the Duke and Katherine
Elkins daughter of the late SEN
ator Stephen B. Elkins of West
Virginia.
The couple were seen together
frequently, and reports of an i'm
pending bethrothal persisted for
years. despite denials from both
sides. Miss Elkins later married
William F. r. Hit, of Illinois.
The duke remained a bachelor.
The duke, who received part
of his education at Harvard Uni
versity, was a member of many
Italian geographical societies. He
was the first person to climb
st. Elias Mountain in Alaska, a
feat he accomplished in 1897.
The Washington times., 1933-03-18
Stocks STEADY.
RAILS STRONG

NEW YORK, March 18 G.N.S0 .
Strength in the rails, led by a
run-up Of more than 3 points in
Delaware and Hudson, dominated
today's short session Of the stock
market.
The rest of the market steadied
from yesterdays weakness but
failed to show any rallying power
of consequence.
Weakness in a number of
leaders, particularly American
Telephone, General Motors. and
the utilities, was an unsettling
influence, combined with a fresh
reaction in grains and closing
prices we're irregular.
Trading was back to normal
with turnover of around 100000
shares.
Sugar stocks were strong with
the rails going to new highs on
strength in the commodity.
The Washington times., 1933-03-18
DIES IN LEAP
/. FROM RIVER
STEAMER
Henry Toussaint, Engineer,
Who Slew Parent, Was
! Fugitive From Texas

Henry j. Toussaint, a
former Washingtonian, whose
career as an engineer was
shattered when he murdered
his father, Otto H. Toussaint,
at Wichita Falls, Tex, in 1921,
died in the waters of the
Mississippi Thursday night.
Toussaint had been a fugitive
from the Texas State Peniten'
tiary since 1928, when he escaped
by unlocking four doors with du.
plicate keys. He was captured last
week in Panama, where he was
working under an assumed name,
and was being returned to the
United States when he attempted
again to escape.
Wore Bathing Suit
Toussaint met death because Of
his negligence in attaching a life
belt when he jumped into the
river from the S. S. Turrialba.
The lite-Saving apparatus was put
on upside down.
The convicted slayer was found
floating head down. He still
clutched his suitcase, and was
dressed only in a bathing suit.
The body has been sent to New
Orleans and is awaiting word
from relatives.
Harvard Graduate
Toussaint, graduate Of Harvard
University, and one time student
in the Mckinley High School,
Georgetown and George Wash
ington Universities, killed his
father because the latter threat
ened to dissolve their partnership
in the construction business,
should the son become reconciled
with his eStranged wife.
The younger Toussaint. as a
youth, jumped handcuffed from
the Aqueduct Bridge, and. in his
early youth, practiced a back to
nature existence on his fathers
farm in Maryland. He was once
we'll known as an inventor of oil
well machinery.
The Washington times., 1933-03-18
ZANGARA To DIE
|NFEW DAYS

RAIFORD, Fla, March 1S
G.N.S) Giuseppe zangara,
would-be assassin of President
Roosevelt, today began what prob
ably will be his last 48 hours on
earth.
Early next week the swarthy
little Italian bricklayer, who
turned anarchist, must pay with
his life in Florida's electric chair
for the murder of Mayor Anton
j. Cermak, of Chicago, whose
body stopped a bullet aimed at
the President.
Governor Sholtz signed a death
warrant for Zangara'S execution
anytime next week, and prepara-
tionS at the penitentiary here
caused the rumor that Zangara
will be strapped in the squat,
oaken chair of the death chamber
Monday morning.
Officially, however, Superin-
tendent L. F. Chapman will not
say when the time of execution
has been set, and, in the usual
prison routine. criminals con-
V1cted in capital cases are exc
cuted on Tuesday.
Zangara, spirited here from
Miami last Saturday night follow
ing his plea of guilty to first-de-
gree murder, has maintained a
Stolid Indifference to his fate.-
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D. c. COLLEG|AN
SUSPENDED

MSTOWN, Mass,
March 18.-Assistant Dean John
Leonard today forced John A,
Davis, of Washington, D. c., and
six other associate editors of the
Williams College Quarterly to
resign because of alleged indecent
language appearing in the last
issue.
The article in question was
written by student and was a
dialogue between two Williams
men in the setting of a New
York speakeasy. All the editors
suspended are seniors.
The article had been given
grade "a" in the English depart
ment. The deans objection grew
from the fact that the article
was printed without being first
submitted to him,
The Washington times., 1933-03-18
HOUSE LIKELY
To ACCEPT
sos BEER
Controversy Delays Passage;
Conferees May Meet In
formally Today

A serious controversy between
House and Senate over the "kick'
to be put in legalized beer and
wine today delayed action or
President Roosevelt's recommends
ton for modification of the Vol
stead act.
The new beer bill has been
sent to conference for arbitra-
ton of the dispute. The House
holds out for 80 per cent, by
weight. The Senate demanded
a limit Of sos per cent, by
weight.
Other Amendments Opposed
There is some House opposi'
tion, too, to the Senate's action
in legalizing wine and fruit
juices, and in prohibiting sale
of the legalized beverages to
children under 16 years Of age.
The latter amendment provoked
argument all over Capitol Hill.
one group charged it under
mined the constitutionality of the
bill by expressly conceding that
the legalized beer would be intoxi-
eating by children.
Another group declared it bull
warked the constitutionality Of
the bill, because it forbade the
sale of legalized beer to children,
who might become intoxicated
drinking it. This group insisted
the beer was not intoxicating to
adults, but might be to children.
Senator Borah, it's author, said:
II offered that amendment
because don't want children to
have that kind of beverage.
Children were prohibited from
entering saloons in the old pre-
prohibition days. 1 see no rea-
son they should be admitted to
the destructive influence of the
saloon now"
With both House and Senate
in recess until Monday, the con-
ferees may meet informally to
iron out their differences. If
they can agree meanwhile, both
House and Senate could act
finally Monday. Prompt ap-
proval by the President would
result in legal beer and wine
by April 4.
House May Surrender
There are indications the House
may have to recede to the Sen
ate limitation of 3.05 per cent.
The Senate figure was based on
an exhaustive inquiry into the
intoxicating effects of beer.
Through use of formulae laid
down and utilized by scientists
in Great Britain, the Senate Jul
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The Washington times., 1933-03-18
LEAVES
DOUG,J!R., TO.
FORGET
Fairbanks Vows He Will Try
to Win Back Wife; Ready
to Fight Extortionists

HOLLYWOOD, March Is
q. N. S. .).-Some time today
Joan Crawford will slip away
to a quiet retreat where there
is nothing to remind her of a
romance that has come to an
end. The only person to know
the secret Of her destination
will be Douglas Fairbanks, jr.,
the boy whom she married al
most four years ago and from
whom she is parting friends.
For months, Hollywood has
rumored the separation of this
famous pair, but it was not until
yesterday that they confirmed the
reports.
Miss Crawford said:
f"'We call this a trial Separa-
tiOn. But I doubt if we ever
cam come together again.
49, JUST UNHAPPY PAIR
'eBut please, this suit against
Douglas has nothing whatever
to do with our decision. He
is innocent, the victim of a
plot, and Mr.. Fits (the dis
trict attorney will protect him.
Needless to say, 1 will help him
any way / can.
"There is no other man or
woman in our case. We are
just two people who are un-
happy together. For a year
we have been on the verge of
a break. We have only been
saving our announcement until
both of us were finished with
pictures.
Last Sunday we agreed for
Douglas to move to his grand
mothers over the weekend.
My picture is finished and his
is being completed tonight. 1t
is unfortunate that the suit
had to be filed at this time,
but there was no use in de
laying our announcement"
Break Confirmed
Confirmation of this was given
by Douglas Fairbank, jr., over
the telephone from the Lasky
ranch, where he was making the
final scenes of his film. He said:
"FOr q long time Joan and
/ have been searching for a
way to make this announce
ment. Perhaps the separation
is only temporary. Certainly
we will continue to be friends"
Bearing this out, both Joan
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The Washington times., 1933-03-18
PERU DELEGATE
QUITS LEAGUE

GENEVA, March 1S.-G.N.S).
The Peruvian delegate to the
League of Nations council with
drew today when the council in
formal meeting condemned Peru's
part in the dispute with Colon
bia over Leticia.
There was no indication
whether Peru would withdraw
completely from the League.
The council adopted a report
placing entire blame for the con-
flict on Peru. The dispute re-
suited from seizure of Leticia by
Peruvian soldiers last September.
The Washington times., 1933-03-18
!. S. AGENTS ADMIT PARK SAVINGS SHORTAGE
Reserve Bank
Refuses to
Take Gold

CHICAGO, March 18 0.N.S).
Officials of the Federal Reserve
Bank here today refused to ac-
cept gold from hoarders who ap-
peared at the bank to surrender
the metal and gold certificates
to the Government for currency.
The officials pointed out that
until they receive a ruling from
the Treasury Department they
would continue to refuse to &C.
cept gold.
The deadline for hoarders to
turn in gold was passed at mid
night last night.
It was, estimated that more
than $80,0O0,000 of gold had
been returned to the Federal
Reserve Bank here in the last
few days.
The Washington times., 1933-03-18
SERUM CURES
MALTE FEVER

CINCINNATI, Ohio. March 1S
,u.N.s0.-Undulant fever, one of
the oldest diseases, has finally
yielded to. science and will soon
be no more harmful than a COM
mon cold, research experts of the
University Of Cincinnati stated
today.
A serum has been perfected IN
the college of medicine which will
cure fever victims in three or four
days, according to Drs. Alfred E.
O'Neil, w. B. Wherry and Lee
FoSSay.
known as malta fever In
Europe, the disease caused heavy
losses among livestock before
spreading to man. Fever, pain
and disability continue for many
years in some cases. Sufferers
are victims of a temperature
which rises and falls in regular
order.
The Washington times., 1933-03-18
WOOdin's Son Aided
During Bank HOLIDAY

TUCSON, Ariz., March 18
G.N.SO.-Even the Secretary of
the TreaSury's son suffered dur
ing the recent bank holiday. Will
liam H. Woodin, jr., who lives on
a ranch near here, revealed today
that if country grocer hadn't
loaned him potatoes and flour
his family would have been
forced to eat roots. Closing of
the banks caught him with only
a few dollars in cash.
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UNCERTAIN
ONEXTENT
AS PROBE
GOES ON
irregularities" Reported ID
Have Been Barred in Note
Left BY Suicide.

Crowds Of bewildered de-
positors stood in front of the
Park Savings Banks locked
doors today while accountants
of the Department of Justice
inside were going over the
books, searching for a short
age which, it is said, may
reach 81, 100000.
Government officials, busy for
the past two days, admitted that
certain irregularities" had been
uncovered, but said they had no
idea how much money. would be
involved.
The investigation was started by
the Department of Justice at the
request of District Attorney Leo
A. Rover.
Probe Follows Suicide
This request came following the
suicide of Robert s. Stunz, IS, vice
president Of the bank, last Tues
day, few hours before the
Government placed the bank in
the hands of Richard L. Har.
greaveS as conServator.
It was said that Stunz,. shortly
before he ended his life by shoot
ing himself through the head,
wrote and mailed letter in which
he exonerated present officials Of
the bank from any connection
with the missing funds.
This letter was said to have
been placed in the hands of the
Department of Justice, but
Director j. Edgar Hoover said he
had no knowledge of such letter.
It was pointed out that such
letter might be in the hands Of
the district attorney and be held
by him for evidence in the case.
Crowd Shows Dismay
The crowds of depositors that
gathered early at the bank were
excitedly talking among them.
selves about the reported short.
age, numbers of persons asserting
that it did not seem possible that
such a huge shortage could be
concealed from the directors and
officers of the institution.
The conSerVator of the bank,
appointed last Tuesday after the
institution had failed to receive
a license to reopen at the con-
clusion of the Presidents national
bank holiday, referred all queS-
tions to the Treasury Depart.
ment.
At the office of the Comptroller
of the Currency it was said that
at this time no statement will be
issued, as the conservator and
other government officials are
still engaged in going over the
affairs of the bank and have not
yet made any report of its condi-
ton.
Information Lacking
The insolvent banks depart
ment said that while it had been
notified of the shortage, it had
no details and no knowledge Of
the exact amount.
George White, president of the
National Metropolitan Bank and
a former director of the Park
institution. said he knew nothing,
Of the shortage.
Mr.. White pointed out that he
had resigned from the Park board
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SyIph-Like Figure
Faces Ruin bu Beer

EVANSTON, Ill, March 18 Il
N.SO.-Nation-wide beer drinking
is going to destroy the girlish
figure for which women yearn
the Women's Christian Temper
ance Union warned today in g
statement issued at national
headquarters here. 1t said:
eff women take to the beer
habit, they have only to look
at some of the beer drinkers
in the London SlumS to see
what is ahead Of them. Beer
makes fat"
The Washington times., 1933-03-18
Mellon, Exhausted,
Breakfasts in Bed

ABOARD S. S. LEVIATHAN,
March 18 UN.SO Andrew w.
Mellon, retiring American ambas-
sador to London, now on his way
home. began the first full day
of his sea voyage by taking
breakfast in bed this morning.
He retired early last night, say.
ing he was exhausted after yester-
days lesye-taktpa ceremonies ct
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u. s. NOW Printing
Beer Revenue STAMPS

The Treasury is SO sure that
beer will be legal soon that beer
revenue stamps are being printed,
members of Congress we're in
formed today. The stamps are
being sandwiched in between the
various issues of Federal Reserve
Bank notes which have kept the
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
working night and day for weeks.
The Washington times., 1933-03-18
$25O,OOO Robbery
Holds 3 In ChicdgO

NEW YORK. March 18 (U.S).
Police and postal inspectors to,
day arrested three men said to
have been connected with a. $780,
600 mail robbery in Chicago's Loop
last December.
With arrest Of one of the men,
Richard GagarozO, an. attorney,
inspectors said. they seized $1S,-
900 in bonds which were a part
of the loot. The other two cap
tives gave their names as Robert
Roberto and Domintck Gentle,
both Of New York
The Washington times., 1933-03-18
DC Slayer, Trying New Escape, browns
Hall of Fame
Is Abolished
As Hazard

The Fine Arts Commission
after an investigation today de-
cided to abolish the Hall of
Fame in the Capitol.
The commission decreed that.
all statues now in the hall, .ne
moved to places on the first
floor.
At present the Hall of Fame
is situated on the second floor
Of the Capitol Building, and
architects and members Of Con-
gress repeatedly have insisted
that the weight of the marble
and bronze statues not only en-
dangers the building but the
lives of persons who go through
the structure.
The Washington times., 1933-03-18
Shipping Board Trio
FGUOr0bLy Reported

The Senate Commerce Com.
mittee today favorably reported
the nominations of Hutch I.
Cone, of Florida; Gatewood s..
Lincoln, of California, and David
w. Todd, of New York, as men,
bers of the U. S. Shipping Board.
The Washington times., 1933-03-18
Roosevelt, DGUis,
Hull Discuss Arms

American policy IN the about
tobe resumed Geneva Disarma-
ment Conference was the subject
of a luncheon conference yester-
day between President Roosevelt,
Secretary of State Hull, and Nor
man H. Davis, chairman of the
American delegation. They
lunched with the President at his
desk in the executive offices.
The Washington times., 1933-03-18
Helen Kane Has 'FLU'
On Weddina JOILrneu

HAMILTON, Bermuda, March
18 tI.N.SD D-Helen Kane, film
lands boopadoop girl, was con-
fined to her bed today by a
touch of influenza, brought on
by over fatigue, her doctors said.
They stipulated she must take at
least 4 hours rest. She arrived
Monday with her husband, Max
Hoffman, on o delayed wedding
The Washington times., 1933-03-18
Refinancing of Farm
Gunner bu u. s, Seen

Prediction that before the spe-
cial session of Congress ends
there will be effective legislation
enacted for refinancing agricul-
ture and the small home owner
was made today by Senator Nye
(R) of North Dakota after a
conference with President Roose-
Velt,
The Washington times., 1933-03-18
ToDAYs SCRATCHES
FAIR GROUNDS

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The Washington times., 1933-03-18

looking better. And Congress!
[ want to go on record as giving
those rascals a world of credit.
They have reformed and they
look as though they are sorry
for what they have done for
years.
Nowadays Mr.. Roosevelt just
makes out a little list of things
every morning that he wants
them to do that day (kind Of
like a housewives menu list).
And for the first time in their
lives the members of Congress
are acting like United States
citizens and not like normal
Senators or Congressman.
been anythinU radically wrong
The Washington times., 1933-03-18

There has never been anything radically wrong
with our lawmakers. They just thought they were
thinking. Now we have real man to do their think
ing for 'em, and the whole country is better off.
... seeayEsss asu - aoN.ura. szaa,o..sl
The Washington times., 1933-03-18
WILL ROGERS SAYS:

SANTA MONICA Cal March 18.-I tell you
things never were looking better And Congress
The Washington times., 1933-03-18
. THE WEATHER

> The WEATHER
Cloudy today, oeessional rain tonight and
Sundays mild temperature, followed by colder
Sunday night; .inereasing southeast and south
winds becoming fresh Sunday.
Temperature yesterday-Highest Sc; lowest,
80. U932: Highest, 81; lowest, s3.)
Humidity yesterday-HigheSt, 81; lowest, 26.
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-01-02

were lower in the past year than in any previous year in the his- tory of the Juneau Cold Storage. Halibut figures in the East are fairly good now. I attribute this improvement to decreased storage stocks and to the bad weather on the Atlantic Coast which has greatly hampered fishing opera tions. While present market con- ditions are favorable, nevertheless it is too early to forecast with any accuracy what they will be when the halibut fishing season begins later this month and fresh fish catches are offered"
 The Juneau Cold Storage here and at Sitka in 1882 handled B. 00000 pounds of fish-king and silver salmon, halibut, and black cod. E. E. Engstron, representing the Sebastian-Stuart Fish Com pany, of Seattle and the Fulton Fish and Oyster Company of Chi cago bought and shipped approx imately 500,000 pounds-salmon and halibut.
 Amount For 1881
 In 1881, the Cold Storage at Ju- neau alone handled 3,568, 1000 pounds.
 Some of the fish received in the past year by the Cold Storage was purchased by it on it's own account and disposed of by it. The rest was bought for both Pacific and Atlantic Coast concerns for which the Cold Storage is agent.
 In the last twelve months, the Cold Storage has mild-cured more fish than ever before, it's aggre- gate being close to 900 tierces. All this mild-cured fish was taken by the Atlantic and Pacific Pack ing Company of Brooklyn, N. Y.
 '"The Cold Storage has no hali- but holdings either here or at Sitka now" MT. George said. "The only storage stock in Juneau is a considerable quantity of king and silver salmon. All of this has been sold, and is awaiting ship ping instructions.
 Some of the Juneau fishermen are getting their boats and gear in readiness for the opening of the halibut season January IS.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-01-02
NEW YEAR RIDES INTO JUNEAU IN BLIzzARD'S VAN
Local Celebration Quietest in Years-Many Events
 Are Enjoyed

Nineteen Thirty-Three rode in- to Juneau Saturday night on the van of one of winters severest blizzards. wind and snow prevail ing most of Saturday night and all of Sunday, and the wind and cold continuing through today while the snow abated.
 Juneaus welcome to the new conner wasn't as lusty as some that have preceded it. It lacked the noise of whistles and bells that have characterized former celebra- tions. but there was the same gen. erous personal greeting
 Celebration Is Orderly
 It was an orderly celebration, too. There might have been cas- ualties, probably were; but none of them was serious enough in na- ture to land participants in the bastiles or hospitals. Not an ar rest was reported, and not a single person was treated at the hospit- als for injuries.
 Yet there was plenty of fun on tap. The B. P. O. Eelks' Annual Hi Jinks Saturday night was the most frolicsome on record of it's kind and the dance hall was filled to capacity with celebrants. Ever green Gardens also furnished it's share of the amusement and it's New Years Dance was well pat ronizad.
 The special New Years show at the Capitol, at midnight, and the Coliseum's at 1 am preview drew good audiences.
 Many Watch Parties
 Not all of the celebration was confined to the amusement hous- es. In numerous homes, watch parties said unregretful farewells to the old year and gave the New Year a glad hand.
 The Bethel Pentacostal Mission was the only church to hold a watch service and it was well at tended. A capacity crowd also attended the Union service at the Metropolitan Methodist Church last night, and listened to a splendid address by H. L. Faulkner.
 Sunday, the principal event was the annual New Year reception for all Masons held by the Scottish Rite Bodies in the Scottish Rite Temple from 2 to 5 D. m. Open house was kept by many yester- day.
 Tallapoosa Fires Salute
 The United States Coast Guard Cutter Tallapoosa fired single shot salute to the New Year on the minute. Preceding it's firing, it had played it's searchlight over the city and the surrounding mountains.
 Weapons of all sorts were brought into use by residents to welcome the coming of the year. For sev- eral minutes before and after the hour of change, the popping of small arms was heard in every part of the city.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-01-02
FISH INDUSTR R Y HAS IMP R0v ED PROSPECTS NOW
Reduced Holdings and Bad Weather on Atlantic
 Help Market

Prospects for improvement in the fishing industry during the forthcoming year are good. Re- duced storage stocks and curtailed production on the Atlantic Coast because of the prevalence of stormy weather should make for increas- ed demand and higher prices for Alaska catches.
 This favorable outlook is taken by Wallis s. George, President of the Juneau Cold Storage Com pany, but notwithstanding these promising factors, he adds that there can be no definite predic- ton now of market conditions a few weeks or few months renee.
 Both halibut and salmon are moving well into consumption ct present.
 5,000,OG0 Pounds Less
 With respect to halibut," MT George said, storage holdings throughout the United States are approximately 5,o00,000 pounds less now than they were a year ago l aalibut and salmon quotations