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Evening star., 1933-12-24
CONNECTICUT WATCHING
HARTFORD VOTE PROBE
Special Dispatch to The Star.


HARTFORD, Conn, December 23.-
Connecticut Is watching closely the In
vestigation Of alleged illegal voting in
the Hartford city election Of last No
.vember, being pressed vigorously by
States Attorney Hugh M. Alcorn. noted
prosecutor, who won national fame q
few years ago In the Gerald Chapman
case. Starting with few arrests at the
polls on election day for disorders, .
dozen or more have been taken into
custody since that time on various
charges, including group OF policy
game operators this week who are al
legged to have been connected with re-
ported repeating at the polls. Some OF
those held are from other towns, but
alleged to have been brought here for
repeating ct the polls. Those arrested
so far are small fry" but the Gus.
tomary reports that the ''higher-ups"
will b sppgehended are viewed here as
more than conventional, In view Of
Alcorn,s reputation for thorough prose-
cutton OF his cases.
Evening star., 1933-12-24
BANKRUPTCY COSTS
MOUNT IN ARKANSAS
Survey Of $40 Defunct Firms Show
Creditors Get Only $3.50 Cents
on Dollar.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark, December 49,
Increasing costs and decreasing returns
to creditors were shown in a survey Of
370 bankrupt firms and individuals
whose cases were closed by Federal
Court referees for the Eastern District
of Arkansas in the fiscal year ended
June 30, 1888. The creditors were paid
$3.50, 150.76, or 3.86 cents for each dollar
of claims totaling $6,942, ,447.20.
Gross collections from the cases
this amount was deducted the expenses
Of operating businesses under the con-
troll Of the referees and trustees, and
expenses and fees of referees, trustees.
marshals and attorneys. OF the gross
collections, the creditors got 81 per
cent, 20 per cent was disbursed in the
conduct Of business, while % per cent
went for administrative expenses"
Filing Fees $500.
Under the head of administrative
expenSes9 were fees and expenses Of
lawyers, receivers, trustees and Federal
-marshals together with an unexplained
sum of $37,343.42 listed as ALI other
expenses of administration" Filing
fees paid by the clerk of the court to
referees were $3.50.
Administrative expenses last year
were more than double the expenses
in 1928, when creditors received al
most twice as much on their claims.
Lawyers fees this year amounted to
$27,75527.
The struggle Arkansas Is having in
figuring out some method Of satisfying
holders Of road district bonds 30 far
has ended in q deadlock. Representa-
tives of bond holders and members Of
q subcommittee appointed by Gov.
Futrell have been unable to reach an
agreement and the Governor an
nounced that contemplated special
session of the Legislature to work out
q refunding plan win not be called be-
fore Christmas.
Agreement Predicted.
State Bank Commissioner Marion
WATSON, subcommittee chairman, and
I: 4 Long Of st. Louis, one Of the road
district conferees, expressed belief that
an agreement win be reached eventu-
ally.
An additional half-cent gasoline tax
increase, half Of which would be allot-
ted to 100 per cent paving aid dis
trtctS without taking fourth Of the
one-cent turnback, is the principal
difference between the subcommittee
plan and the proposal approved by the
full committee. It was reported that
q movement may be started to attempt
to induce the general committee to re-
consider its amendment to the report
submitted by the subcommittee. II
this Is accomplished 1t Is believed the
road district group might again accept
the original plan.
Evening star., 1933-12-24
Primary in Vermont
Holds Main Interest
During Past Week
Only Contest for Vacan-
cies in Congress Occur.
red Among G. O. P.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

BURLINGTON, VT, December 23-
The event Of the week In Vermont has
been the primary election to fill va
canctes In the States delegation in
Congress. caused by the death of SEN
ator Porter H. Dale and the resignation
OF Representative E. w. Gibson to be-
come candidate for the senatorship.
There was only one contest in the pri-
mary and that in the Republican party
Tor the nomination of a successor to
Gibson.
The Democrats nominated Harry w.
Writers, st. Johnsbury lawyer, for
the senatorship. and Robert w. Ready,
st. Albans lawyer, for Representative,
ana the Republicans nominated Ernest
w. Gibson of Brattleboro for Senator.
The five-cornered contest for the Re-
pupiican nomination to succeed Rep
resentative Gibson narrowed down to
a battle between Charles A. PlunIey of
Northfeld, president of Norwich Uni
versity, and jeremiah NJ Evarts, q
Windsor lawyer, Plumley winning by a
plurality of 1925 over Evarts.
Resigned College Post.
Plumley, who is So years of age, re-
Gently resigned the presidency Of Nor
wich University, Vermont's military COL
lege, after serving for IS years. He is
son Of the late Frank Plumley, who
represented the second Vermont dis
trict In Congress from 1902 to 1915.
The other candidates for the nomi-
nation were Loren r. Pierce Of Wood
stock, Frederick w. Wakefield, IT,, of
Burlington, and Mrs. Blanche B. Bryant
of Springfield. The election comes on
January 16, and no one expects that
Vermont will send Democrat to Wash
ingtQn. Gibson Is already Senator des-
lgnate, by appointment Of Gov. Wilson
pending the election next month, and
VIII take his seat in the Senate when
congress meets on January 3, but the
State viii not be represented In the
House until after the election on Jan
uary 10, as Gov. Wilson found he had
no power to sppoint Representative
TO MI . vacancy until an election could
In the desire to fill good Government
positions with deserving Democrats as
rapidly as possible, Collector Of Gus
toms Fred b; Thomas. who has served
term. was notified that the appoint
ment Of q Democrat to the ofiice was
contemplated and that Col. Thomas
might wish to resign. He took the hint
and Stephen M. Driscoll Of st. Albans
was at once appointed to succeed him
Backed Roosevelt.
Driscoll has been prominently identi-
ned with Democratic politics for many
years and was one Of the Roosevelt
before Chicago" members Of the ver-
mont delegation to the National Demo-
cratic convention last Summer. He has
been member Of the State Committee
for several years and In the special SEN
atortal election Of 1881 he was the DEM
ocratic candidate, opposing Warren r.
Austin Tor the seat made vacant by the
death OF Senator Frank L. Greene. He
VIII assume his new ofice the first Of
the year, and Col. Thomas win return
TO his home in Randolph and resume his
law practice The collectorship Of Gus
toms and the coIlectorship Of internal
revenue, which was given to 3 DEM
ocrat some time ago, are BY far the
best paying political plums In Vess
mont.
The Washington times., 1933-08-15

Father Kelly and Rabbi Levi
were seated opposite each other
at a "get-together" luncheon
where some dlicious roast ham
was served. Father Kelly
smacked his lips and commented
very favorably on the ham, and
in a quizzical voice he inquired
of his friend: Rabbi Levi,
when are you going to become
broad-minded enough to eat
ham?"
"At your wedding, Father
Kelly" responded the rabbi.
The Washington times., 1933-08-15
Times Daily Pattern
PATTERN 1888

just as important as new
frocks are the perfect fitting
foundation garments worn un-
der them. With this practical
slip pattern your figure will be
correctly dressed. 1t has but
two seams, it moulds the body
beautifully, adds dainty touch
of lace. and is the easiest
thing you've ever put together!
Crepe or wash satin would be
perfect.
Pattern 1888 is available in
sizes Ia, 16, 18, 20, 80, "a, SO,
38, 40. AZ, A, 46, 48 and so.
Size "a takes 2 SO yards 39-inch
fabric and 4 3-8 yards lace. H.
lustrated step-by-step sewing in
strucuons included with this
pattern.
Send FIFTEEN CENTS (15c)
in coins or stamps (coins pre-
ferred) for this Anne Adams
pattern. Write plainly your
name, address and style mum.
ber. BE SURE TO STATE SIZE
WANTED.
THE NEW SUMMER EDI.
TION OF THE ANNE ADAMS
PATTERN BOOK is READY.
Afternoon. sports, golf. tennis
dresses, jumpers. house frocks,
special beginners patterns,
styles for juniors, and cool
clothes for youngsters. and in.
Structions for making a chic
sweater are among the fasci.
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Address all mail orders to
The Washington Times Pattern
Department, 243 West 18th ST.,
New York city.
The Washington times., 1933-08-15
NELL BRff4kLEY PILLOW TOP PATTERN $40

A head drawn by Nell Brink
ley, the most popular illustrator
Of the American girl, is doubly
fascinating to the needlewoman
if it can be embroidered in dainty
colors and used as a pillow top
as in this pattern. This girl
makes a trio of the Nell Brink
ley girls offered for embroidery
in this column. Only the simplest
stitches are employed and direc-
tions and yardages are given for
making either a round or square
cushion.
Pattern No. SIG comes to you
with directions and color Sugges-
tions so that the pillow can be
made up into the daintiest Of
boudoir cushions or done on a
The Washington times., 1933-08-15

dark background for use in liV.
ing room or porch.
Send 10c for this pattern to
The Washington Times, Needle
craft Dept, 80 Eighth Avenue.
New York CITY.
The border vidette., 1933-02-25
r.. -ly.s Z -
ROOSEVELT GRATIFIED

New York, Feb. 2O.-President
elect Roosevelt expressed graft
6cation today at the adoption by
congress of the repeal resolution
and added a hope that the session
also will enact beer legislation.
Informed Immediately of the
house vote, MIR. Roosevelt said
be was very happy in the fact
that this part of the Democratic
platform had been carried out at
the short session..
It was said in his behalf that
be is very hopeful this session
of congress also will act on the
other parts of the Democratic
platform for beer.
The beer measure now is in
the senate.
The border vidette., 1933-02-25
REPEAL PASSES IN
CONGRESS-UP TO STATES

Washington, Feb. 20. - Con-
gress today put repeal of the
prohibition up to the states.
The house vote was 269 to 121
to submit the repeal amendment
tc the states. The two thirds
vote required was mustered after
brief but fervid debate that
reused the packed galleries.
The senate already having
voted SO to q to submit the re-
pealer, the states now for The
first time in history must act on
such change to the constitution.
Conventions in 36 states must
approve to put the new amend
ment, the twenty first. into effect,
It requires federal protection
from liquor imports for dry
states.
TIE house vote saw many
changes from the positions re
corded on that taken the open
ing day on the Garner outright
repeal resolution, assuring the
majority required to suspend the
rules and submit the new amend
ment. % the previous vote,
the resolution lost by a margin
of six.
AS 5000 as today's outcome
was known, the congressional
quarrel on how state conven tions
should be called to act swung
into full light.
Chairman Summers of tue
house judiciary committee intro
duced legislation authorizing the
calling OF state conventions to
pass on the proposed amend
ment.
The border vidette., 1933-02-25
CURTIS SIGNS REPEAL

Washington. Feb. 20. - Vice
President Curtis today signed
the prohibition repeal submission
resolution completing the next
to the last step before submis.
sion to the states.
The border vidette., 1933-02-25
STATE ASKS CONVENTION

Phoenix, Ariz., Feb. 20.-A
joint resolution calling for an
Arizona convention to ratify the
repeal of the 18Th amendment
was introduced in the house Of
representatives at 1882 a. m,
today, three minutes after the
Legislators greeted announce.
ment of the Blaine resolution
vote in congress with a storm OF
applause.
The resolution was sponsored
By Rep. Frank w. Beer OF Mari.
copa county.
The resolution calls for a prim
ary election in April to select
nominees for delegates. A gen.
eral election in May would elect
delegates to the convention TO
be held late that month.
Representation in the conven.
ton would be on the same basis
on which the Arizona house of
representatives is now elected,
one member to each $500 votes
cast in the previous general elec-
ton for governor. The house
was in the midst of consideration
of its biennial appropriation bill
when the fash on the national
congress vote was telephoned to
the capital.
W. G. Rosenbaum, speaker
protein. halted debate to an.
nounce the vote. The gallery
which was crowded. joined the
members of the house in shouts
and applause which the speaker
pro tenn made no effort to halt.
The identical announcement in
the senate was received more
sedately although it had it's
share Of applause.
The border vidette., 1933-02-25
NOTICE. TO HUNTERS

From this date on, no shooting
of deer or other game, will be
permitted on my ranch. Los
Lanos," ia the District of Mag
dalena. Sonora, unless a special
permit in writing is obtained
from the undersigned, owner OF
the said ranch.
This permit will cost Ten Dol
lars and can be procured from
the undersigned at Magdalena,
Sonora, Mexico, Gale Nueva,
Number 48.
Permit is good for two days o!
hunting.
LUIS ESTRELLA.
Mapdalena. Son. Ian. 2l. 1893
The border vidette., 1933-02-25
ECONOMIC HlGHLlGHTS

According to r. G. Dun & Co. i,
stability in many branches of ia
dustry is more sustained than at
any time 10 the past three years.
A survey by Standard Statistics
indicates that. while trade out
look for the immediate future is
irregular, number Of major
lines are strengthening. It is
interesting to note that food pro
ducts are making much better
showing than industry in general
The belief is widely expressed
that clear-cut legislative pro
gram at Washington would pro
badly do more to initiate trade
activity than any other single
development at the moment. The
present congress bas created the
Impression in business that al
most anything may happen, thus
forcing industry to be extremely
cautious.
The Boston News Bureau OBJ
serves: "All of the factors now
at work may make for further
strinkage in purchasing power,
but it.brings into closer readjust
ment the various factors that
will ultimately make for stabil
ity. And the more rapidly in
vestment confidence is streng
thened the sooner will the pro
cesses of financial revival be
stimulated"
The index of farm prices reach
ed a new low on January 18Th,
standing at that time at 5lfo at
the pre-war average. Ca year
ago the index was at 63 % Eggs
took q drop larger than the sea
sonal conditions warrant On
the other hand. small advances
have been recently registered by
apples, horses, wheat and cotton.
Continued severe weather.
coupled with damage to crops
from other factors, plus a favor
able export situation, gives rise
to the hope of su ostantial impro
vement ia whea: prices later on.
Qualified observers also foresee
the possibility that within the
next year domestic consumption
Of wheat may balance produc
tion, thus eliminating the need
for foreign markets to absorb
our surplus.
It is held that the farm mort
gage situation, while bad, gives
no cause for the hysteria that
has been sweeping over the
country iu recent weeks. Fore
l.! clonsures for the present year. if
| they increase in the same pro.
portion as 10. 1882, will total
about 267. .O00 This is only 4 3
per cent of the number of farms
in the country. Another ravor
able sign is that insurance com.
panies and banks have been fol
lowing an extremely liberal
policy in the matter of farm
mortgages, only foreclosing
when no other course(is possible.
The present -acnteness of the
situation is, also, mainly section
al.
Great interest is expressed in
Roosevelt plan for providing
jobs. It is to be huge expert
,ment, and is expected to give
employ ment to- 100000 men in
the Tennessee Valley alone. 1t
includes:. Reforestation, crea
tion of food control basins, re
clamation-of fertile bottom lands
for agricultural use, etc. Mr.
Roosevelt believes that the en-
tire project will be .self-sustain.
lag, and can be financed through
bonds. 80.
+ Recent reports on major in
dustries show:
Rayon-Leading viscose, pro
| =
The border vidette., 1933-02-25

ers can fill their need below cost.
Farm Equipment - Manufac
turers realize that special induce
ments to farmers must be made
to maintain present trade posi-
ton.
Budget increases of about 1875
have been registered By Con
gress. The greatest increase, OF
$3.50, 100000 was for the execu
tive office and independent estab
lishments. Other marked in
creases were registered by the
departments Of agriculture, ia
| terror, postotfice. war, commerce,
with decreases by the treasury,
state, justice and labor. L, this
the way economy pledges to the
taxpayer are to be kept?
| Mexican crop outlook better
than last year. as is retail trade
Outlook slightly improved in In
dia. Bolivian and Cuban situa
ton unfaborable. 10 most coun
tries abroad there has beeen lit
tie change. in any direction oi
J late.
The border vidette., 1933-02-25

proposed water contract is con.
cerned. As we view it, the
waters of the river belongs to
the basin states. That has been
conceded by congress. which
has authorized the states to enter
into compact for the diversion
OF those waters among them.
selves.
Until Arizona's rights are
definitely established by such a
compact or by decision of the
Supreme Court of the United
States, it would not be worth
much to US to have a contract
with the secretary of the interior
for the delivery of 2. 100000 acre
feet of water without any &C
companying means of diverting
the water and putting it 10 bena
fetal use 10 Arizona.
The program of Southern
California apparently contem.
plates the construction Of vari-
Gus dams in the Colorado river,
nominally for the purpose ot
regulating and improving navi.
CATION therein, but actually for
the purpose of diverting water
from the river to the Metropoli.
tan Water District and tie In.
perial and Coachilla valleys. We
are advised, and it is our opinion.
that any such dam may not be
placed in the river without Ari.
zonas consent, and it may be.
come necessary for US to test
that question by further litiga.
ton If we shall te unable TO
arrive at an early agreement
with our sister states fully safe.
guarding Arizona's rights in the
river"
The governor, after ackaowl.
edging receipt OF the proposed
contract. explained to Secretnry
Wilbur that such a contract could
only be made with approval Of
the legislature now nearing the
end Of it's session and that tima
does not permit the formulation
of such contract.
He also stated that the attor.
ney general had advised that
a contract would not solve salts.
factorily the problem, but that
Arizooa's rights must be deter
mined and safeguarded by either
an interstate compact or judi.
cial decision. He notified the
secretary that the attorney gen.
eral advised that the proposed
diversion dams canrot be placed
on the river without Arizona's
consent.
This is to advise you there.
FORE" the governors letter con
cluded. that by such legal and
proper meaps as may be at her
disposal, the state Of Arizona
will! oppose the construction OF
said dams and the delivery of
said waters until her rig in
the Colorado river and the
waters thereof shall be sst'sfsc.
toriiy determined and safes oard~
ed
The border vidette., 1933-02-25

+ Recent reports OO MAJOR IN
dustries show:
Rayon-Leading viscose, pro
ducers reported booked solid for
March. January shipments al
new high for that month for sew
eral concerns.
Mems Clothes-Prices low, i'm
provement on sales expected.
Steel-Production increased
Manufacturers feel turn for bet
ter has taken place.
Oii-Ability of California oil
industry to stave off price col
lapse this year, in spite Of in'
ternal strain aud breakdown 10
in Midcontinent markets; source
of much comment.
Rubber--Price cuts empasize
intensely competitive situation
within the industry. Tire buy
The Washington times., 1933-05-12
Buy on the Budget Plan

your is still tied up, if you don't want to Law
out all your ready cash to buy in this sale make your
purchases through Budget Plan. Small down payment
and balance monthly.
EIOOr-Furniture
The Washington times., 1933-05-12
Have You Seen the Magic Rooms7

Those Knockout in Fourth Floor furniture de-
Partment that are giving all Washington a real thrill
Come in and see them. Learn how you can make vour
home more comfortable at less cost. '
The Washington times., 1933-05-12

$49.75 Sx-pece Dinette Suite; walnut co A r.
S149 Eght-piece Dining Suite; e7O ~
crotch walnut veneers. ers.......,,.,,.. /1'|s
Fourth FoOr-The Co.
The Washington times., 1933-05-12
BEDROOM SUITES

$34.75 Three-piece Bedroom Suite;
"dHuG LlHlSn. .......
$119-4-Pieces Burl Walnut ut-Veneered Be
room Suite.
$1S5-4.Piece Crotch Walnut -Veneered r
The Washington times., 1933-05-12
MISCELLANEOUS PIECES

$3.50 2-piece Living Room Suite; 50
sagless construction. ...................... 81
S25 Hollywood Vanity; with sem-venetian
mirror OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
1895 Enclosed Console Walnut Server;
Reduced to .........................
$24.5O nutveneered China Closet; 81
reduced to Observation-Disclosures Il
1895 WoOd-top ObIong Fibre Table; in
COlOrs OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
$3.95 Occasional Chairs; walnut finish
$12.95 Dressing Tables; walnut
1mlsn ....................''.
$295 to $4.95 Bed Room Chairs Rockers
ana bencnes .........'.............
$12.95 Solid Walnut Occasional Table;
re0uced 10 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
$29.75 Large Walnut-Veneered Extension 81
1aOles '..''. .".'..'....... ....r,.............. L
$17.95 Maple Occasional Chairs; in assorted
CONers '''''''''''''''' ...........,''..
$29.75 Gov. Winthrop Secretary; walnut, 81
$29.95 Dressers; G.
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$1.95 Sturdy Open Book Cases; walnut 9
Hhlsne0 '''.''...... .......................
$1.95 Windsor Chairs; with G
Hddle pack ........................
$40 Solid Walnut Night Tables; g
WIN drawer NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
nddlO AaDles Observation-Disclosures.
The Washington times., 1933-03-17
Secretary Of War
To Be eHonored

The Secretary of War and
Mrs. George H. Dern will be the
guests in whose honor the Chief
of Staff of the United States
Army, General Douglas Mac
Arthur, will entertain at a din
ner on Wednesday evening,
March %.
The Secretary flew today to
Boston in a plane piloted by
Lieut.. Fred Won H. Kimble, one
of the Military Aides at the
White House. He will make an
address there this evening be-
fore the Charitable Irish So
ciety, and he will inspect the
First Corps Area while in BoS-
ton.
Mrs. Dern, wife of the Secre-
tary, will be the guest of honor
at an informal tea to be given
at the Woman's National Demo-
cratic Club, 1928 New Hamp-
shire Ave-, tomorrow afternoon,
from four to six o'clock.
The list of hoSteSSes includes,
Mrs. William H. King, Mrs.
Hugo Black, Mrs. Charles S.
Hamlin, Mrs. Lister Hill of
Alabama, Mrs. w. A. Ayres of
Kansas, Mrs. Bertram Chester.
man, Mrs. George M. Eckles,
and Mrs. Edward Heating.
The Washington times., 1933-03-17

New silk dresses in white.
solid colors, and prints, some
combinations; organdy trim.
med. Puffed sleeves and new
high waistlineS. In spring
shades.
Kann'S-S
The Washington times., 1933-03-17
Takes House

The Secretary of Interior,
Mr.. Harold L. Ickes, who has
lived at the Mayflower Hotel
since coming to Washington,
has taken a house in the Cabin
John bridge district. This place,
which he regards as something
of a quiet retreat, is known as
Hobby House" and faces on
the Potomac very near the post
office at Cabin John which Is
over the line in Maryland. It
belongs to Mrs. Tracy Lay.
Secretary IckeS has gone to
Chicago for the weekend and
will not return until Tuesday.
When he gets back his effects
will have been moved and he
will go direct to Hobby House" I"
Mrs. Ickes, who is a member
of the State Legislature in Illi-
nois, will not be in Washington
until June because of the fact
that the General Assembly of
that State will be in session. At
that time she will come to
Washington at least for a brief
stay although her plans for the
summer have not yet been
completed.
Surgeon General Hugh 8.
Cummings is in New York at
the st. Regis.