davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1933-05-26
BR|TON LAUDS j. s.
EFFORT AT PEACE.
Sir John Simon Declares Co.
operation to Avert War Is
an important Step.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON. May 26.-The new Amer
lean policy Of cooperation with other
nations to avert any threat of war was
hailed as an important step today by
Sir John Simon, the Foreign Secretary,
and Sir Austen Chamberlain. one Of his
predecessors In that post.
Sir John, speaking in the House Of
Commons, asserted the new American
doctrine. as explained by Norman H.
Davis. American Ambassador at large,
at the Geneva Disarmament Confer
ence amounted to abandonment Of the
idea ''of standing with folded arms as
mere spectator from afar of struggles
between two other states, one Of which
was in the wrong"
Sir Austen Chamberlain said no more
important declaration had been made
by any government than the Davis
declaration.
The Foreign Secretary informed the
House that Britain intends to assume
no new continental obligations Speak
ing of the commitments of Britain
under the League of Nations Covenant
and the Locarno Pacts, he declared
These obligations we shall strive to
perform, but our friends on the con-
tinent well understand. and it cannot
be too clearly understood, that 1t is
sumo fresh and additional obligations +"
Enumerates 5-Point Policy.
He enunciated a five-point British
disarmament policy:
l. Cordial response to President
Roosevelt's peace message.
2. Because Of immense arms reduc-
tions already made, Britain cannot go
further without general agreement.
8. Britain recognizes the validity Of
the concern which lies behind demands
of certain states for security.
4. Britain Is ready. with the United
States, to join in world consultation to
promote security.
S. Britain considers restoration Of
confidence and elimination of rivalry
ton for effective disarmament
What the American Government and
the President were doing now, declared
the foreign secretary, was to make an
effort to cooperate ."in a piece Of world
work, and to abandon tradition which
the American people have most jeal-
ously guarded, while, of course, cir
cumscribing most strictly and clearly
the limits within which they undertook
to 60"
Disturbing Signals at Geneva.
This seemed to him, he declared, to
make fundamental change in prospect
in American influence being effectively
exerted eff unhappily hereafter we are
faced with conflict where one side is
judged by the American people, in COM
mon with ourselves, to be party which
should be discouraged, and as far as
possible put under pressure which neu-
trails might exert"
Sir John said it could be claimed
that real progress was being made at
Geneva, but at the same time that there
Continued on Page 6, Column j.
Evening star., 1933-05-26
SIX PLEAD GUILTY
TO ATTACKING JUDGE

Iowa Farmers Who Figured in
Anti-Foreclosure Incident to
Hear Fate Tomorrow.
BY the Associated Press.
LIE MARS, Iowa. May 26.-Six Ply
mouth County farmers charged with
dragging Judge C. c. Bradley, So, from
his court bench April 81, carrying him
into the country and choking him into
Inconsistencies with a rope because he
refused to promise not to sign farm
foreclosure proceedings, pleaded guilty
in District Court today.
The six who entered pleas were John
Sokolovske, 19; Lawrence Krause, 90:
Theodore Hardman, IS; Walter Ideker,
80; Albert Kaiser, IS, and Martin Rose
burg. As.
They entered written pleas of guilty
to charges of assault with intent to
do great bodily harm. Sokolovske and
Krause also pleading guilty to charges
OF unlawful assembly. Roseburg, alleged
by military officials to have been the
man who dragged Judge Bradley from
his bench, pleaded guilty to the assault
charge and to charge of interfering
with the administration Of justice.
Judge Earl Peters, before whom the
pleas were made, said he would pro-
nounce sentence tomorrow
Evening star., 1933-05-26
CHARLES D. BOYER
GETS THREE YEARS
Former Federal-American Cashier
Sentenced by Justice
0'Donoghue.

Charles d. Boyer, former cashier of
the Federal-American National Bank &
Trust Co., was sentenced to serve from
three to three and half years impris-
onment today for the embezzlement of
approximately $25 900 from the banking
institution. Sentence was imposed in
District Supreme Court by Justice
Daniel w. O'Donoghue Previously
Boyer had pleaded guilty to six counts
of an indictment charging him with
embeZzling the money.
1t was contended by the Government
that Boyer embezzled total of aproxi-
mately $l4l 900 during the period from
November, 1881, to December, 1882. The
indictment, however, charged him with
the embezzlement of only $25, 1000. His
attorney, Lucian Van Doren, asked the
court for leniency, pointing out that
the defendant had pleaded guilty to the
Evening star., 1933-05-26
BY the Associated Press.

LONDON, May 26.-Horatio Bottom
ley, founder of the weekly John Bull
and one-time popular figure in Eng
lish public life, died today after long
illness at the age of IS.
A spectacular career In British poll
tics. finance and journalism crashed in
1922 at Old Bailey Court when he was
sentenced to seven years imprisonment
for converting to his own use f5 900 Of
funds he had helped raise for war pur-
poses.
Released from Maidstone jail In 1927,
he was a broken man. His voice, which
aided In sending thousands of recruits
into the World War, was broken, his
health had declined and his fortune
was gone. Finally he appealed for an
old age pension of q few shillings
week.
He refused aid. however, from man
who had exposed his frauds and to the
end said, Let no man pity me-"
When Mr.. Bottomlex disec1ed the
Evening star., 1933-05-26
Recess Comes After Counsel
Develops Banking Houses
Control of Utilities.
HOLDING COMPANY GOT SHARES
AT $l2,OOO,OOO BELOW MARKET
Financier Also Took Options on Shares
That Could Have Turned $50, 100000
Profit in 30 DAYS.
BY the Associated Press.


investigation P Morgan
after bitter
inquiry.
the
had burst forth the wake OF disclosure that the wealthy
banking house controlled the United
ing in turn affiliated with companies doing
% of the electric business
Virginia tactics of
dnand Pecor New York attorney who counsel
the inquiry has j. Morgan
Whitney stringent past days Today
further evidence
Howard president of the United Corporation.
The Vrgnan demanded the excitement
audience to know the exact course OF the inquiry He raised
tionS PecoraS retention
huge hearing hall Glass said the minutes of the committee
record of Pecoras retention counsel.
Pecora returned in kind drawing applause with the
Through Howard he had developed
in the 1929
value that the
opuent banking consideration obtained dominance
affairs Of the United Corporation. :
Evening star., 1933-05-26
Pastor Threatens
Death Fast Unless
Home Is Returned
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. May ga
fast to death was threatened to-
day by the Rev. J. A. Vallery.
gray-haired social worker, un-
less control Of training home
he founded in 1915 be returned
to him.
Vallery said he would begin
his fast at $50 pm. tomorrow
and eat only an orange a day
after that until death or VIC
tory" The orange is to be eaten.
he explained, to enable him to
continue his work as long as
possible.
Evening star., 1933-05-26
ROOSEVELT ASKS LAW TO GO OFF GOLD
Here's What Gold
Standard Repeal
Will Mean to US.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Government bonds need not
be redeemed in gold, but can be
paid in any legal money.
Private debts, such as mort
cages, can be paid in any legal
money regardless Of whether the
original contract stipulated gold
The war debts owed by foreign
countries can be paid in any legal
money, gold not being necessary.
1t will be unlawful to stipu-
late gold, in contracts made
hereafter, as the medium Of pay
ment.
All coins and currency legally
issued will become legal tender
for payment of public or private
debts.
Evening star., 1933-05-26

NEW YORK, May 26 R.-Twenty-
six years of murders, theater fires,
drives to clean up burlesque, gambling
raids and what not have left Police
Capt. Amander o. Hayes cold. Resign
ing from command of the white lights
district, he said he was bored. Moth
ing much ever happened to me-" he
sighed.
Evening star., 1933-05-26
Do Your Guests Feel at Home?

Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt will tell her theory
of entertaining personal and official guests in
special article IN the Society Section of next
Sundays Star.
This is one of series Of articles written
pecially for The Sunday Star and the North
American Newspaper Alliance.
Evening star., 1933-05-26
Morgan Utilities
Serue 55,OOO,M
People of Nation
BY G. GOULD LINCOLN.

The House of Morgan was today put
on the spot as q controlling factor in
the public utilities of the Nation at the
investigation of J. p. Morgan q Co
by the Senate Banking Committee
Swinging into a new line Of the inves-
tigation conducted into the operations
of the great banking house, Ferdinand
Pecora, counsel for the committee,
called to the stand George H. Howard,
president of United Corporation and
New York United Corporation.
United Corporation was shown to be
a gigantic holding corporation holding
securities in public utilities corporations
in New York, Pennsylvania, Michigan
and Ohio and Illinois, in the South
and in New England. serving more than
SIS 900, 900 Of the American people.
This corporation was organized early
in 1929, was brought into existence at
the behest of j. P. Morgan & Co.,
Drexel g. Co., which is the Morgan
Philadelphia branch, and Bonbright &
Co.
In Morgan Office.
The testimony Of Mr.. Howard showed
two things, first that the actual business
of the United Corporation is done In
the offices of J. P. Morgan & Co., and
that the advice of United Corporation
on major policies Is followed by the
public utilities corporation whose stock
it holds.
As the Senate Banking and Currency
Committee winds up today its first
phase of its investigation of the Morgan
company until next Wednesday it is
clear that drive is under way to break
down a central control and influence of
the Morgan company which has
stretched into banking, industry, public
utilities, and, 1t Is charged, into politics.
Despite the fact that sweeping bank
reform bill has been passed by both
houses of Congress and is likely soon
to become law, the Senate acting on
it late yesterday, and despite the fact
Continued on Page S, Column 2)
Evening star., 1933-05-26
Lightning Also Kills Daughter.

GAFFNEY, S. c., May 26 (P).-Four
years after her father had been killed
by lightning, Idelle Porter. 10, met
death in the same fashion while play
ing in the yard Of her home near
Gaffncy yesterday.
Evening star., 1933-05-26

Continued on Page S, Column
Evening star., 1933-05-26

The Stars Carrier system covers every
city block and the regular edition Is
delivered to city and suburban homes
as fast as the papers are printed.
Evening star., 1933-05-26
In Morgan Office.
Police Captain, Bored, Resigns.

CONTINUED on Page 5, Column D.
Evening star., 1933-05-26

20. D. weather Bureau Forecast.1
Showers and thunderstorms tonight
and tomorrow; cooler tomorrow: gentle
TO moderate south and northwest winds.
Highest, 81, at noon to-
day; lowest 60, at 5 am. today.
Full report on page Bill.
Evening star., 1933-06-26
|DRY GOODS STORES
SET MINIMUM PAY
Association Proposes $40 to
$18 a Week for Expert
enced Workers.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, June ga code calling
for minin,um wage rates Of $40 to $18
week for experienced workers has
been drafted by the National Retail Dry
Goods Association.
The code has been approved by the
associations board of directors and is
being sent for approval and comment to
1000 department stores, dry goods
stores, mail order houses and speciality
shops which are members of the as
sociation.
In 1882 these members did business
estimated at close to S3,500 900, 900.
Lew Hahn, association president, said
the code is tentative and has not yet
been forwarded to Gen. Hugh Johnson,
administrator Of national recovery. 1t
is the hope, Of the association, Hahn
said. that when 1t is complete it will
represent the entire retail craft. cover
ing stores in the drug, hardware, gro
cery, Jewelry, furniture, shoe and mems
clothing fields, as well as those repre-
sented in the association.
The minimum wages-$12 to $18 for
experienced men and $40 to $12 for ex-
perienced women-are based on a 48-
hour work week and are graduated ac-
cording to population of trading areas in
which stores are located. A minimum
wage Of SO week is set for Junior
workers." male or female, who are un-
der 18, have less than one years ex-
perience, and work in sections outside
metropolitan areas. For these juniors
minimum rates of $40 or $11 are set in
more populous areas.
The code also gives empk1es the right
to bargain collectively, calls for a mini
mum mark-up of 10 per cent on goods,
condemns Misrepresentation Of mer-
chandise, criticism of competitors goods
or selling prices, and prohibits the sale
by members of products manufactured
in penal institutions.
Evening star., 1933-06-26
EFFICIENCY is CALLED
SALVATION OF RAILWAYS
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, June 26-Railroads have
shown greater progress in eliminating
waste and promoting efficiency than
any other industry, r. H.. Ashton
chairman of the Association Of Rail-
way Executives, told the American So
ciety Of Mechanical Engineers today.
II assert without hesitation" Ash
ton said, that more efficient and eco
nomical operation. the result Of re-
search and mechanical improvement, is
all that has saved the railways from
extinction during this period"
Taking the unit costs Of railway op-
Grafton as basis, Ashton said, the
1929 operating expenses of the coun-
trys railroads would have been 81, 1,212,-
100000 greater in that year than they
actually were, If the unit cost had re-
manned the same as it was in 1920.
Ashton paid tribute to the part me-
chanical engineers had played in re-
ducing the unit costs.
Evening star., 1933-06-26
kenneth BUCK BEGINS
24-YEAR JAIL TERM
Appeal Expected to Be Taken for
HcMath Kidnaper on Newly
Found Evidence.
BY the Associated Press,

By the Associated Press.
BARNSTABLE, Mass, June 26-
Prison doors at Boston opened today for
Kenneth Buck, under sentence of "a
years for the kidnapping Of Margaret
Peggy McMath.
Kenneth was convicted Saturday
night. The same jury that found him
guilty returned an acquittal for his
brother, Cyril. who had been tried on a
similar charge. The State had charged
Cyril was the contact man in the ne
gotiations between the parents Of the
kidnapped girl and her abductors.
Counsel for Kenneth Buck indicated
an appeal might be taken on the basis
OF newly found evidence which, he said.
came into his possession shortly before
the jury returned its verdict.
Evening star., 1933-06-26
ST0CKADE JAIL RAZED
Oklahoma Relic Housed Famous
Outlaws of Past.

MUSKOGEE, Okla. P.-Another Of
Oklahoma's landmarks of the old West
has passed with the razing of the Fed
eral jail, usually called the stockade.
1t was used from the latter days Of the
nineteenth century until 1907, when
Oklahoma was admitted to the Union.
Frank and Al Jennings, notorious
train robbers, were confined in the
stockade at one time
The jail was, in fact, q group of
three small frame houses. surrounded
by high wooden wall. Since it con-
tanned but a few steel cells, prisoners
made numerous attempts TO burn 1t
down.
Evening star., 1933-06-26
Minute Mystery
SOLUTION TO THE CORPSE
IN THE BATH ROOM.

SOLUTION TO THE CORPSE
IN THE BATH ROOM.
(See Page A-3)
Had Torey been killed In the
tile bath room there would have
been marks on his face. He was
hit a terrific blow ON the back
of the head and would have
fallen forward. As Fordney found
the face unmarked he knew the
man had been killed elsewhere
and placed in that position. A
bad mistake.
CUNNING AND TREACHERY
ARE THE OFFSPRING OF IN
CAPACITY.-Ld Rochetoucduld.
tcopyrisht, !aa2.,
Evening star., 1933-06-26
Dutch Destroy Vegetables.

AMSTERDAM (R.-More than 20,-
600 tons of 1892 vegetables remained
unsold. according to statistics of the
Province of North Holland OF this,
1890 tons were turned into cattle
fodder and when that market became
clogged l20 carloads OF caulifiower
spinach and red cabbage had to be de-
stroyed
Evening star., 1933-06-26
ONE BANDIT is KILLED
WHEN "VICTIM" SHOOTS
Another Wounded as Motorist Re-
plies to "Stick EN- Up" With !!
Fire From His Revolver.

BY the Associated Press.
HOT SPRINGS, Ark, June 26.-One
man was killed and another gravely
wounded early today when w. P. West
moreland of Houston, Tex, motoring
with his wife, was halted by a pair
with a gun and replied to a demand to
stick 'em up" with bullets.
The dead man was identified by oh1-
GERS as Nolan Brady of Conway, Ark,
and the wounded gave his name as
Clem Holman of Mimeko, Okla.
AS the order to stick 'em up" came
Westmoreland pulled a revolver from
the side pocket of his automobile and
opened fire. One bullet pierced Brady's
heart and several hit Holman.
Evening star., 1933-06-26
OLD FORT DEDICATED
Wyoming Honors Memory of Jim
Bridger.

FORT BR1DGER, Wyo., June 2b tFJ.
old Fort Bridger was dedicated yes
terday as a landmark and museum.
The original American flag to fly
over the fort, banner with 20 stars,
was run up at the flagstaff
Former Gov. B. B. Brooks of Casper
paid tribute to Jim Bridger, Indian
fighter and scout, who founded the post
in 1912 as base of supplies for emf
grants making their way westward"
Evening star., 1933-06-26
PAINTS IN MINIATURE
Ex-Guardsman Can Place 30 of
Paintings on Postage Stamp.

LONDON (N.A.NA).-Ane ex-grena-
der guardsman, Stanley A. Burchett,
makes what are probably the smallest
miniature paintings in the world. They
are so tiny 20 of them will fit on a
postage stamp. Although MIR. Burchett
does his work entirely with the naked
eye, one needs a magnifying glass to
appreciate it fully, and many people
find it difficult to believe that the
miniatures are real water colors, painted
with an ordinary brush.
Evening star., 1933-06-26
Coal Money Sold.

Six pieces Of coal money" found In
Dorsetshire, England, more than 100
years ago were sold in London at auc-
ton for about $25. The money" is
said to have been used by the Phoe-
nicians.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-11-24
CECIL coUty
REPUBLICAN LEAGUE
Young Republicans Rally At
Rising Sun-Speeches And
Musical Program

A enthusiastic rally was held by
the Young republicans OF Cecil
county ON Tuesday evening, in the
public hall, Rising sun, and was
largely attended. In addition to the
speaking a splendid musical pro-
gram was given. w. L. Ely, of Ris-
ing Sun, was chairman Of the COM
mittee of arrangements ana Lawr-
ence F. Sanders, of Perryville, pre-
,ided at the meeting.
ADJ. asses were made by Miss
Helen Brown, of Baltimore, Secre-
tary Of the Young Republican
League Of Maryland; DIR. Jos. /.
France, who has announced his can
didacy for the Republican nominal
ion for the U. S. Senate, and DR.. j.
larry Schadd, Of Baltimore, Bush
ness Manager of the Young Repub-
iican League Of Maryland.
Splendid musical selections were
rendered by the Miginette Orchestra,
composed of five young ladies from
Baltimore, in novelty costumes; the
Boys Harmonica Band, Of Elkton;
young lady torch singer from Havre
de Grace; and vocal selections by
Roy Schmidt, of Elkton, and two
male soloists from Perry Point.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-11-24
OBSERVED seth WEDDING AN
NIVERSARY

Mr.. and Mrs. John L. Wertz, Will
mington, passed their 56th wedding
anniversary quietly Tuesdas, Nov.
IA, at their home, with no special
celebration, other than the receiving
of congratulations from relatives and
friends. Mrs. Wertz, who will be rs
years old next January, and her hus-
band, who will be 81 in March, are
Doth in good health.
Mrs. Wertz was Miss Susanna Cos
lett, of North East, and Mr.. Wertz
was originally from Pennsylvania.
They were married in Conshohocken,
having moved to Wilmington 81
years ago. There are five children,
all daughters: Mrs. Herbert Fulmer,
Gordon Heights; Mrs. John Wads1ey,
Mrs Florence Buckmaster, Mrs. Will
liam Springer and Mrs. Ida Synic, all
of Wilmington; eight grarld-child-
rem, and six great-grandchildre
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-11-24
FRANCE FILES CANDIDACY FOR
U. S, SENATE

Former United States Senator
Joseph Irwin Frances certificate of
candidacy for the Republican nomi-
nation for the U. S. Senate IN 1884,
was filed at Annapolis on Wednes-
day.
Dr. Frances papers, filed in the
office of the Secretary of State, were
only a few days behind those of
Harry w. Nice, a candidate for the
Republican Gubernatorial nomina-
ton, and the announcement by John
Philip Hill that he also would enter
the lists to become the G o. P.
standard bearer
Mr.. Nice and DR.. France recently
toured the State together ard some
months ago the former Senator an
-nounced that he would endeavor to
return to Washington next year.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-11-24
DECEMBER JURY LIST

The Jurors to serve at the Decem-
Ger term of Cecil Circuit Court were
drawn this week. Following are the
names of those drawn:
First District Howard w. Knock,
Wm. H. Husfelt, Julian Smith, VIM.
g. Frazer, Robert A. e. Snyder, Rob
srt Ferguson.
Second District-Wm. BroadWat-
ar. John McKeown, VIM. ] Morris,
Harry H. Howard, Leroy Alien. Cliff
lord Whiteoak
Third District-A. Tolson Lyon,
Ralph Speakman, Walter 4. Scar
borough, Walter S, Maxwell, Oliver
9. Giles, Sra Joseph B. Decker. John
Il. Pounds.
Fourth District Walter e.
Brown, F. Russell Ewing, Roy E.
Deibert, Harry L. Bunting, Chester
5. Bradley.
Fifth District Joseph E Benja-
min. Joseph E. Biggs, Van Reynolds,
Kennard Blake, j. Edward Davis,
Charles E. Day.
Sixth District-Harvey T. Davis,
Richard M. Balderston, Charles E.
Ferguson, Clarence w. Ashby, Law
son c. Tosh.
Seventh District-He w. Davis,
Romeo Abrahams, Jacob f.. Rey-
Inolds. T. Morgan Owens, Paul Muir
ray, Fletcher p Williams, Harry b.
Alexander.
Eighth District-Jerry M. Atkin-
son, James H, GRAPHICAL, Galen
Crothers,
Ninth District Stanley A Bowls
by, Charles H. Morris, John B. Fas-
sitt
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-11-24
GIVEN JOBS UNDER CIVIL
WORKS

Five thousand work relief keneffc.
iaries were given employment Nom
day on a regular-job basis at mini
mum current wage for thirty-hour
week, thereby starting the Civil
Works Administration projects in
the city and state.
Meanwhile, Harry Greenstein,
State Relief Administrators, contin-
ued making arrangements to trans.
fer an additional 10,9SO men from
work relief rolls to regular Jobs and
for employment of $500 men now ON
the waiting lists of the Federal Re-
employment Bureau.
The Cecil county ALLEGATION of men
who will be- transferred from work
relief rolls to regular jobs under the
Civil Works Administration is 485.
+ The lowest rate or pay on admin
istration projec,s will be 10 cents an
hour for a thirIy-Eou. W .ek for lab
orers against pvas ole L.aylmum OF
So week, which. Mas valuable to all
persons when Oh work relief. Skill
ed labor will be paid at the prevails
ing wage.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-11-24
CUNNING ACCIDENT
PROVES FATAL
Youth Dies From Wound
Caused By Discharge Of
Companions Gun

The first day of the cunning sea-
son Wednesday of last week, brought
tragedy to the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
John L. Reeves, of Childs, whose
son, Willard Bruce Reeves, age L.,
is dead as a result of gunshot
wound of the leg that left him liter
ally bleeding to death while a
heightened and distracted compan-
ion went for aid.
In company with Thomas Bayard
Scott, Jr., Is years old, young Reeves
was hunting about mile from
Childs on the Hayes Gallaher farm.
Scott, who was leading dog by a
rope, stopped to crawl beneath the
lower strands of wire fence and
while, in that position his gun was
discharged. Young Reeves, who
was standing close by, received the
entire load of shot in the leg.
Leaving Reeves lying in field,
Scott ran for aid but two hours clap
sed before he was able to obtain help
and return to the scene. The boy
was hurried to Union Hospital, Elk
ton, but failed to survive the shock,
his death occurring about four hours
after the accident.