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The Washington times., 1933-11-27
GRAF TING
AIDS CRIME

Justice will suffer if criminals
adopt on a nationwide scale a
new process for grating skin on
the finger-tips, thereby destroying
fringerprints.
This has been admitted by De-
partment of Justice authorities,
whose collection of 100000 fin
gerprints is the largest in the
world. A prominent Washington
skin specialist says the grating
operation can be successfully ac-
complished.
The Washington times., 1933-11-27

ment go Dy default, up comes all
old country boy from out Of the
wheat shocks of Idaho and takes
up what I suppose would be
known as the negative side of
the dispute. He says:
IF your gold is so hot, how
did we get in the shape we
are in?"
Well, it's going to require a
little thought to answer that one.
The gentleman I am about to
introduce you to needs no in
PRODUCTION. He's William E.
Borah, and if a man searched
the United States over, he
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The Washington times., 1933-11-27
Alexandria Woman
Hurt In Car Crash

Mrs. Laura Hough, SIS, Alex
andria, is recovering today at
Georgetown Hospital from injuries
received when an automobile in
which she was a passenger over
turned at Rixey Station, Va, late
yesterday.
The Washington times., 1933-11-27
BY International News Service

BY International News Service
Collapse of the film empire
which a group of New York
bankers took from William Fox
in 1880 was caused by the public's
refusal to buy their securities,
Murray w. Dodge, a Chase Ma.
tional Bank official, revealed to-
day at the Senate banking inquiry.
Dodge also told how his bank
was drawn into the collapse when
1t "bailed out" the banking group
by making huge investments in
the new film securities. Ultimate
ly the bank lost $55 900, 900, while
its affiliate, the Chase Securities
Corporation, lost $14,000,000.
Public Wouldn't Buy
Dodge testified the banking
group in 1881, one year after gain
ing control of Fox Films and its
subsidiaries, tried to float $685.
665,833 in securities to get the en-
pire out of it's financial troubles.
But the plan failed when the pub
lie refused to purchase the secur-
tiles. The financing included a
$3O,0OO,0O0 issue of debentures by
the Fox Film Corp. in April, 1881.
The Chase Securities Corp.
drew an underwriting commission
of $1,800,000 before offering the
bonds to the public.
He revealed the public bought
only $1,791 900 while the corpora
TONS stockholders purchased but
$4,000. The bankers were forced
to take the remainder.
Albert H. Wiggin, then head Of
the Chase National Bank, rushed
to the rescue.
$2O,OOO,OOO Gold Notes
Another step in the financing
was the issuance of $4,000, 900
two-year gold notes by the Film
Securities Corporation. The
Western Electric took $8,500,00
and the bankers the rest, because
the public wasn't in the mood to
buy the securities. The Chase
Banks share was $3,277 500.
Dodge said:
"NO public offering was ever
made, as the market situation
had changed so that a success
full offering was not possible"
A third offering of $4,000, 900
two-year gold notes was made at
the same time by the Wesco Cor
poration, a Fox Film subsidiary
The Chase Securities Corporation
underwrote the issue, but finding
no public outlet, sold the whole
issue to the Chase Bank for
$14,43, 500. This sum was written
off later by the bank as total
loss.
The bankers also raised $28,-
100000 by selling the Fox films
block of 100000 shares of Loew'S,
Inc, to the Film Securities Cor
poration for 100000 shares of its
stock and the $28,80O,000.
DOdge'S Plan
In all, the bankers sold $103,-
100000 face value in stocks and
bonds They netted 500, 1888
for the film empire, with the
Chase bank furnishing most of
the money.
In long memorandum to Wig
gin, dated october 8, 1880, Dodge
admitted he proposed the elabor-
ate refinancing scheme for Gen
eral Theaters Equipment, which
later involved the Chase National
Bank in a $10,O0O,OOO frozen"
loan.
The essence of this scheme was
for the Chase bank to increase by
$6,000,000 its loan to General The
aters Equipment Company, and
for Harley L. Clarke, head of this
company, to bolster and hike the
skidding maket for Fox class A
common stock.
at was II opposed to stabilize
and advance the market in prep
aratiOn for a new issue of de-
bentureS in April, 1884," said
nNHU0
The Washington times., 1933-11-27
CLASH ARISES
OVER FOX FILM
DIVIDENDS
Corporation Paid $4,104,035
To Stockholders in 1881,
:: While Losing SIS, $50, ,304

BY international News Service
A clash between winthrop w.
Ald.'ich. head Of the Chase
National Bank, and Senator
James COuzenS (R.) of Mich
tgan, was provoked today at
the Senate banking inquiry by
. revelation that the Fox Film
Corporation paid $4,1O4,O35 in
dividends while losing $500, ,3O4
In 1881. The dividends we're
paid and the losses incurred
after a New York banking group
"captured" the film empire
from William Fox.
The Washington times., 1933-11-27
WILL ROGERS Saus:

SANTA MONICA, CAL, Nov. 27.-Just when it
looked though Al going to have his gold argu-
The Washington times., 1933-11-27
WILL ROGERS

bat WITH
Al, know you didn't mean to, but you chose
tough baby!
Copyright 1888. McNauEht Syndicate"
Evening star., 1933-12-09
HOMEFORECL0SyRE'
INCREASE IS NOTED.
New Federal Agencies Fail to
Stem Tide in D. c. and
Elsewhere in is.

In spite Of multiple efforts to halt
mortgage foreclosures throughout the
country, including the activities of new
Federal agencies and special legisla-
tion on the part of several States, more
pieces of property have been fore
closed In the first 10 months of this
year than during the corresponding
period of 1882.
The same situation obtains in the
District of Columbia, where the monthly
average of foreclosures jumped from 79
in 1882 to 1908 this year.
These facts were revealed today in a
tabulation covering 1,07l communities
in the United States, made by Arthur
j. MertZge, economist for the Home
Owners Loan Corporation.
The survey does not distinguish be-
tween classes of property. but covers
the whole real estate field-homes
farms and commercial property.
d. C. Follows Average.
Figures for the United States as q
whole and for the District parallel
closely. both showing the peak month
for foreclosures as June, with a steady
decline each month thereafter through
October
Id1. MCItISc IldUe IlO ellUTC W III
terpret the drop following the June
high mark. but it was shortly after
June that the Home Owners Loan Cor
poration and the Farm Credit Admins
tration began active Intervention in an
effort to take over mortgages and keep
farms and homes out of forced sales
In the District there were 1908 fore
closures through October. For the
same period last year there were 100.
In 1926 there were only 337.
For the country as a whole there
were 179,086 in the first 10 months this
year and 176,977 for the same period
in 1882 The 1926 figure for the
country was only 54,395.
Breakdown Difficult.
Officials of the Home Owners Loan
Corporation have cited Washington as
one of the worst spots in the country
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Evening star., 1933-12-09
Only Requirements Met.

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Evening star., 1933-12-09

away the existing basement. The new
foundations were then laid.
Today the addition rises practically
the entire height Of the parent ediflce
Viewed from Second street, it is an
adornment of the east facade.
On the basement floor there Is a
capacious garage for library automo-
biles and trucks with broad receiving
and shipping platform of a convenient
elevation There are five large doors
automatically controlled. Nearby are
quarters for the mail division and
binding division, also stationery
stock room, all arranged for serviceable
use
The first floor is divided between the
autographs division ana the union
card catalog, with Offices for executive
chiefs and secretaries.
The rare books division has the
second and third floors. and is dis
tinct unit in itself, isolated from and
yet protected by the other portions of
the addition. Its walls are a shell
within a shell, but are as sturdy and
Evening star., 1933-12-09

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Evening star., 1933-12-09
Library of Congress Section
Nearly Ready for Occupancy
addition Structurally Complete With
Decoration and Equipment NoD Under
Way; Viii Be in Use During January.

strikingly novel could be attempted.
The space available was scant, the style
of design fixed. Certain definite prac-
tical objectives had to be served. AS
early as August. 1880, the labor of
preparing the drawings was begun.
Before November of the following year
they had been finished. Alexander B.
Trowbridge was consultant, and every
detail was submitted to David Lynn,
architect of the Capitol, for approval.
The construction contract was
awarded to jacobson Bros. Co., Chicago.
Their workmen took down the central
portion Of the east wall and cleared
Evening star., 1933-12-09

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Evening star., 1933-12-09
Certain Colors Warm"

Reds and yellows and their deriva-
tives are said to be warm colors, pro-
ducing a feeling of wormth and cheer
in room where such hues predominate.
Warm" colors include all modifica-
tons of red and yellow, from the
palest straw tint down through orange
and brown. and from the most delicate
rose color to the deepest crimson and
mahogany.
Evening star., 1933-12-09
BY JAMES WALDO FAWCETT.

The new addition to the Library of
Congress is structurally complete and
the task of decorating and furnishing it
is now under way. Dr. Herbert Putnam,
librarian of Congress. expects to be in
January l.
Begun May II, 1882, the work con-
stituted an interesting construction
problem. Pierson & Wilson we're
chosen architects. and their first duty
was that of making the necessary ad-
justment to the requirement that the
addition should fit into and harmonize
Evening star., 1933-12-09

strong as though they were inde-
pendent.
A vault in purpose and effect. the
new shelter tor the Library's most
precious volumes marks the apotheosis
of its special type of structure. Nothing
else quite like it ever has been built
It's central area is reading room
of Colonial American design. with five
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Evening star., 1933-12-09
CAPITAL BUILDING
HOLDS Low LEVEL
|NGNOVEMBER
New Projects for Month Total
Only $588,235 in Value,
Records Show.
NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION
ALSO SHOWS SL0WNESS
Is Held to Actual Requirements,
DUN & Bradstreet Survey
Reveals.

Private building construction in the
District OF Columbia remained at a low
ebb during November, the total value
OF new projects being only s588,23 ac-
cording to statistics of the District
building inspectors office. Building
permits issued during the last week
totaled $l08,245
Progress in the building industry in
Washington. as in the country at large,
has been slow during the last year.
Surveying the situation nationally, Dun
& Bradstreet this week reports:
In spite Of some increase in the
value Of building permits filed during
the last five months, an improved rem
tai situation, and the widening of ac-
tivity of governmental projects. the
building industry has not made much
headway this year.
Only Requirements Met.
Construction projects have been
bereft of speculative stimuli to attract
building capital. which has kept new
building down to actual requirements.
chiefly in the nature of alterations and
repairs. As the result of foreclosures
OF homes, and the desire to remarked
these as quickly as possible, much re-
modelling has been in progress in
nearly all districts, and work on in
dustrial plants has been extended over
last years volume. Tax delinquency,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-21
FRANCE HSTILL
 SELLING GOODS
 LEFT FROM WAR
Bought For $407,0OO,OO0, But Never Fully Paid For
 to United States

Hartford, Conn, Dec 21.-(UP) Judge Alfred C. Baldwin today had a motion for permanent in junction against the state liquor control board under advisement, following a long hearing in su- perior court yesterday afternoon. The order was asked to prevent the liquor board from making ef- fective it's order against taverns serving hot lunches. Judge Bald win, at the conclusion of the hear ing, refused to issue a temporary injunction to be effective over the holidays.
 The case was brought by s. L. Fiducia. a local tavern owner. Eel low tavern keepers from all parts of the state attended the hearing and many of them testified. The board previously had permitted taverns to serve hot food. and in order to do this many owners in- stalled expensive equipment, the court was told. Denied the right to serve hot lunches during the cold weather many of them face bankruptcy. they testified.
 Frank Bergin, member of the liquor board, testified the order was issued because many of the taverns were actually entering the restaurant business by serving meals. The board felt 1t was necessary to issue the order so that the classifications between taverns and restaurants be more clearly es- tablished. Tavern owners testified they made little or no profit on the food promoted the sale of more beer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-21
Ex-Pugilist Fined
 $25 On Two Counts
Eight Witnesses Testify in Daniel F. Murphy's Case
 To-day, Including Four Policemen

Eight witnesses, four police ofii- cers and four civilians, testified to-day in tho case of Daniel F.. Murphy, go. of 132 Charles street, charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor and with reckless driv- 1ng.
 Following the presentation of evidence Judge John F. McGrath ruled that Murphy, a former prize lighter, was "punch drunk" by his Experience. but not actually under the influence of punch or liquor. The accused was fined $25 and costs.
 The accident in which the ace cused was involved occurred on December 18th at the corner of Union and South Elm streets. Witnesses agreed on two things. that the defendant was unsteady on his feet. but even the cops had difficulty in standing erect. It was one of the most disagreeable nights of the year, with traffic menaced by ice and snow. The witnesses for the state constituted a little parade the principals including Sergeant William Duggan and Patrolmen Michael Karpelman. B Bernard d O'Loughiin and Nicholas Mem zelle. also Charles Dayino of 2s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-21
KAISER FOSTERS TREE GROWTH
Derived Health From Saw. ing Innumerable Tree
 Trunks

London (UP)-The ex-kiser oft en has been reported. since his ex- ile, as devoting most of his walk ing time in saving logs. He has been said to have derived health and resignation from the saving up of innumerabie tree trunks.
 Now the former war lord has sent a message to a group of Brit ish tree lovers known as "The Men of the Trees" society. It Is the first message he has sent to any institution, or organization, since he wont into exile at Doorn Is years ago.
 "As a friend and lover of na- ture I greet your society, and wish full success to your important cul- tural enterprise" runs the mes- sage. 'The cultivation and plant ing of trees in parks. gardens and the open, provides us with the richest source of joy and health.
 From the enclosed pictures of my park at Doorn you will kindly learn that I am also pursuing your aim in developing a tree sense In every citizen, and encouraging all to plant, protect and love trees everywhere"
 The ex-kaiser was pleased to learn that the seed from an apple he once ate had produced hne tree in a Sussex garden.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-21
GREAT BRITAIN BELIEVES IT HAS
 OLDEST BIBLE
Paying $5lO,OOO For It to Soviet G0vt.-May Out-
 date Vatican Bible

London, Dec 21.-(UP>-The British government is buying for $510,000 the Codex Sinaitious Bible because it believes the tattered pages to represent the oldest Bible in the world, it was revealed today. Though commonly the Codex Vat icanus, now at the Vatican at Rome, has been accepted as slight ly older, British experts after years of study believe that the Sinaitious outdates it.
 Prime Minister Ramsay MacDon- aid, announcing in the house of commons that Britain had arrang- ed to purchase the manuscript from the Soviet Russian govern ment for f100,000, said that the public would be asked to subscribe to the purchase fund. The govern. ment will contribute one pound for each pound subscribed.
 The manuscript contains the complete text in Greek of the New Testament of the Bible and much of the Old Testament. It was com piled in the fourth century by four men, at about the same time as the Vattcanus text. For 1,500 years the manuscript was lost from Che world. Then, in 1844, Constantine Tischendorf, German expert on Biblical manuscript, found a few old sheets of it among some rub- Dish at a monastary on Mt Sinai. Excitedly he sent monks in search Of the rest of it, and most of the pages were found. Tischendorf presented 1t to the czar of Russia,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-21
LORD DERBY
 LOSES TRAINER
Hon George Lambton Re- signs as Old Age
 Approaches

London -- (UP) = Lord Derby, and his famous trainer, the Hon. orable George Lambton, have part ed after 40 years.
 The announcement came as Q great surprise. According to Lord Derby. Trainer Lambton, at 73, is getting too old for the job. and the Stalney House Stables at New market will be taken over by Col lege Leader on January 1.
 Small, wiry, and always smartly dressed, the Honorable George Lambton has had a winner for every important face in Britain. This year he trained Hyperion, winner of the Derby and St Leg CT. In 1924 he scored another run- away victory at Epson with Sam sovino. His record includes the Oaks twice, the 2,000 Guineas once. the 1000 Guineas three times, and the St Leger four times. In his youth Trainer Lambton, who intends to set up as public train- CT, was a dashing amateur rider, but his brilliant riding career was cut short by bad fall 40 years ago.
 The newcomer. College Leader. IS a well-known Newmarket train CT, not yet 50 years old. He is a typical roundfaced horseman, who has graduated from the stables, and is know mas one of the most conscientious and capable of train- CTS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-21
Duplicate Tickets
 For Riddles Party
Eks Distribution Plan For Palace Show aSturday An-
 nOmced To-day By Chairman Birt

!. Announcement of the distribution plan of the Waterbury Lodge of Elks for the food that is to be re- ceived at the Poli-Palace theater Saturday morning in connection with the Christmas kiddie show, was made today by Robert F. Birt, chairman of the distribution com mittee.
 Chairman Birt states there will be duplicate tickets issued. One ticket will be placed on the bag and one will be given the family to whom the food is to be presented. Distribution will take place at the Elks hall between { and 6 o'clock Saturday afternoon. Those to whom tickets have been forwarded, are requested to enter the Elks hall from the driveway between the lunch cart and the Elks club build- ing.
 There win be no names asked. the persons with the tickets simply showing their tickets. A commit teeman will take the ticket and match its number with a number that has ben placed on a bag. For instance, if a person has a ticket with the number 35 written upon it, the committeeman will take the ticket and look for No. 35 bag. There will be meat in the bags be- cause the children who will go to the theater Saturday morning have not been asked to bring meat. They will bring canned goods and other
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-21
'DANzIC SEES
 AID FOR PORT
Russian Trade Delegates Inspect Facilities, a
 Good Sign

Daunzig, (UP)-The port here is suffering under the competition of the modern Polish harbor of Gdynia, and hopes for at least a partial renaissance wit hthe an- ticipated increase in Russo American trade.
 This hope recently was stimu- lated when a Russian trade dele gation, composed of export rep resentatives in Danzig and War saw. inspected the port facilities.
 Danzig has the great advantage over most Baltic harbors, espe- cially the Russian, in that it is ice-free and protected from all storms. In addition, 1t possesses good railway connections with Moscow.
 Unsettled conditions in the Orient, coupled with the great distance of Russia's far eastern ports from her industrial areas, will result in the major portion of commerce being routed via the Atlantic and Baltic, it is believed.
 It is not believed that Danzig's German character will seriously affect relations with Soviet Rus sia. Although the Nazis, sworn en- ernies of Communism in Ger many, also control Danzig. the constitution of the Free State is guaranteed by the League of Ma tions, operating through High commissioner in Danzig.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-21
FRANCE URGED TOSAVE GAME
Count l'Adix Explains Need of Safeguarding
 Wild Life

Paris (UP)-The ministry of colonies is drafting measures for creation of game preserves in French Africa.
 Count alter d'Adix, big game hunter and French delegate to the recent International Conference for Protection of African Fauna, in London, explained the need of safeguarding the wild life of Frances oversea empire.
 Great Britain and Belgium have set aside large tracts of vir- gin country-Kruger Park, in South Africa, and the Congo Ma tional Park-as game preserves" !" he said, 'but we have done noth- ing about the rich forests of the Niger valley, where game is being mercilessly slaughtered"
 The only actual response so far registered in France has come from the air ministry, which, un- der direction of the dynamic Pierre Cot, has an attentive ear to the remonstrances of the friends of the lion. Result, a decree for bidding French aviators to fly over the jungle at an altitude of less than 300 feet.
 Low flying, it is pointed out. tends to stampede herds of ante- lope and other wild animals, with the result that many are killed and naimed and fall easy prey to other beats, as well as poachers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-21
MUCH TALK ABOUT
 COMMUNITY HOUSE
Rumor That Work is to Start Money Denied By
 Park Officials

Although reports persisted that actual construction of the Wash ington park community house would begin Monday, park officials declared to-day that no definite date had been set for the beginning of actual building. CWA employees are still working on the founda- tions for the community structure, and lines for erection have been laid out.
 Rumors that the construction work proper would get underway found no support from either Thomas Moore, secretary of the park board, or Irving W. Harrison, superintendent Of parks. Both stated that they knew of no defi- nite arrangements for the begin ming of the building project.
 The building is to be erected with
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-21
Lights Arranged On Municipal Fountain
Brilliant Electric Display to Be Seen Tonight = Ice
 Cakes Add Color to Display

Fitzgerald, this afternoon complet- ed the wiring for the yuletide dis play and large cakes of ice were dumped into the fountain.
 Therefore, shortly after o'clock tonight, when the lights are turned on, the fountain is expected to be a pretty sight and one which will be viewed by thousands during the holidays.
 The lights set in place are of va- rious colors. Covered with ice and turned on, the shades cast are very beautiful. The cakes of ice dumped into the fountain this afternoon were donated by the Southern New England Ice company.
 If warm weather meits the Ice. 1t was explained today, the com pany has promised to replenish the supply so that the fountain will present beautiful Christmas pie ture throughout the yuletide period.
 The custom of decorating the City Hall fountain in this manner was inaugurated a few years ago by Mayor Frank Hayes. The light ing effects were originally laid out by City Hall Electrician Fitzgerald. Not only have all Waterburians ad- nired the display but thousands Of persons from other cities and towns, travelling through the city, have commented on the fountain and carried complimentary news of it back to other communities.