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Evening star., 1933-06-25
CANNING PROGRAM
IS WELFARE PLAN
School Aid Asked in Caring
for Products of "Sub-
sistence Gardens"

A canning program to preserve for
Winter use garden produce raised by
unemployed workers in the subsistence
gardens" operated under the joint aus
pices of the District of Columbia Com
mittee on Employment and the Coun-
Gil of Social Agencies, is being arranged
by Miss Mary Edith Coulson. secretary
of the Family Welfare Committee Of
the Council of Social Agencies.
Through the Community Center De-
partment of the public schools, Miss
Coulson has made arrangements to en-
list the services of home economics de-
partments of the schools in handling
the canning project.
Mrs. Emma Jacobs, principal Of the
Domestic Science Department of the
public schools, has arranged for the
Evening star., 1933-06-25
INDIANA TRIO SEIZED
IN ROBBERY SERIES
ingle-Handed Hold-Up of Two
Banks Charged Against Merritt
Longbrake, AZ.

BY the Associated Press
WARSAW, Ind, June 24-Kosciusko
County officers today held Merritt Long
brake, AZ, of Claypool, Ind, as a sus-
pect in two Ohio bank robberies and
held two other men as accomplices with
him in three business house robberies
in this county.
The three men were brought here
from Kokomo, where they were cap
tureG. Besides Longbrake, they were
his nephew, Herbert Longbrake of Mis-
hawaka, and John Ellis, %, of South
Bend
Sheriff Person said the elder Long
brake was suspected of being the man
who gle-handed, robbed a Hunts
vile, Ohio, bank of s700 and a Hicks
vile. Ohio, bank Of 81 600
Pictures Of Longbrake shown to
Huntsville residents before his arrest,
the sheriff said, were said to resemble
the prisoner.
Evening star., 1933-06-25
You Will Saue
If You Buy Nou

This is positively your last opportu-
nifty to buy this heating equipment at
this low price. Prices have already ad-
vanced. New prices will 60 into effect
as soon as our present stocks are ex-
hausted. You may never again be able
to get this price again.
Evening star., 1933-06-25

men were abandoning their homes In
the East and pushing West"
Nor was the European world more
happy" he continued Every nation
that had lent aid to the Americans in
the war closed their markets to Amer
lean products. Washington, at the
point of bankruptcy. declared that he
would pay his foreign debts when he
could"
Evening star., 1933-06-25
WIDOW RELEASED

helQ IN contempt, SlnClnnatl
Woman Is Out on Bail.
SAN FRANCISCO, June "a P).-
Mrs. Ethelyn B. Clements widow Of a
Cincinnati corporation president, who
was ordered to jail Monday for con-
tempt of court. was released today on
appeal bail of S2,500.
Lawyers said DR.. Ralph L. Clements,
inventor and former president of the
Flintex Corporation near Cincinnati,
now bankrupt was insured for $780,
900 in favor Of the company. After
his death 1000 OF one policy went
to his estate.
ordered to render an accounting to
receivers, Mrs. Clements allegedly fail
ed to produce $4,000 on Federal Court
order and was held in contempt. Her
home is now In Oakland.
Evening star., 1933-06-25
MINISTER is ACCUSED
Texan Is Arrested on Charge o
Embezzling R. F. C. Funds.

HOUSTON, Tex. June "a (P).-Rev.
Henry Poirrier, 81, Robstown, Tex,
Presbyterian minister. was arrested here
yesterday on an embezzlement charge
growing out of the disbursement of
Corporation funds.
''It is a mistake" the minister said
II was manager of the Robstown COM
missary and had charge Of the disburse-
ment of funds to Mexican workers. I
paid out the money and I didn't get
receipts for it all. It's just a mistake"
Sheriff T. A. Binford said Mr.. Poir-
rier asked about $3.50 found in his
money belt. explained he had planned
to 60 to his former home in Florida
for an operation for deafness.
Evening star., 1933-06-25
DIVORCEE LOSES SUIT
Mrs. Davis Held Too Late in Oil
Claim, but Will Appeal.

TULSA, Okla, June "a UP.-District
Judge s. j. Clendinning ruled today
that Mrs. Floy S. Davis of Pittsburgh,
Pa, was barred by the statute of limi-
tations from participating in the $780,
600 oil estate of the late Mark E. Davis.
Mrs. Davis, who alleged she was di-
vorced secretly by Davis in 1915, said
she would appeal. DAVIS died IN 1927.
The Washington times., 1933-04-12
Honors
Wife Of State
Secretary

Mrs. COrQeu Hull, WIe Oh
the Secretary of State, was the
guest of honor at a luncheon
given today at the Highlands
by the wives of the officers Of
the American Foreign Service,
who are station in Washington.
The guests also included the
wives of the Assistant Secre-
taries of State. The company
numbered so.
X 4 y
Wedding Yesterday
The home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Conrad H. Syme was the scene
yesterday Of a quiet wedding
when Mrs. Syme's sister, Mrs.
Frank Curry, of HarrodSburg,
KY, was married to Mr.. Lafon
Riker, also of Harrodsburg.
The ceremony vas performed
by the Rev. George Farnham Of
the Congregational Church of
Cleveland Park in the presence
Of members of the family only.
Mrs. Curry's son and daugh-
ter-in-law and Miss Lilly Hunter,
of Harrodsburg, came on for
the occasion. Mr.. and Mrs.
Riker left Immediately for a
motor trip through the Caro-
linas.
Dinner Hostess
Mrs. Sutton Mckee, of Paris,
who is spending some time at
the Carlton entertained at q
small dinner at the hotel last
evening.
Mrs. Paul H. Bastedo has
with her for Easter, her son
and daughter.in-law, Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Griffin, of Tue
son, Arizona, and their infant
daughter.
Easter Plans
Mr.. and Mrs. Jouett Shouse
have as their house guest, Mrs.
Chase Going Woodhouse, Of
Greensboro, North Carolina,
who will remain with them
until the end of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Shouse will 60
to New York Easter Sunday to
spend a week.
The first guest day at the
Kenwood Country Club was held
yesterday when many members
entertained friends at luncheon
and golf. Among those present
were Mrs. Roy Clyde Miller,
Mrs. H. F. Niemeyer, jr.; Mrs.
j. l.. Brown. Mrs. E. R. AL.
brecht, Mrs. o. F. Glenn, Mrs.
j. M. Jester, Mrs. o. B. John
son. Mrs. E. c. Schroedel and
Mrs. c. A. Carry.
To Wed Saturday
Mrs. Fred w. Parker an
nounces the approaching mar.
riage of her daughter Lydia
Louise. to Mr.. Porter Martin
George, son of Mrs. Francis
George, of Cherrydale. The
ceremony will take place Satur-
day afternoon at 4 o'clock in
the Lincoln Road Methodist
Episcopal Church. Mr.. George
and his bride will make their
future home in this city.
Mrs. D. F. Webster, Of Rye,
New York, entertained at din
ner last evening at the Carl
ton, where she is spending q
few days.
X X X
Representative Frank H. Ruck,
Of Vacaville, California, is at
Wardman Park Hotel, where he
will make his home during the
present session of Congress.
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Breakfast To Be
On April 22

Mrs. Roosevelt will be the
guest of honor at the Authors
Breakfast, feature social event
of the National League Of Amer
lean Pen Women each year,
which will be held at the Will
lard Hotel at IL noon Saturday,
April %.
Mrs. Roosevelt has also con-
Sented to speak briefly on her
work in connection with the
Todhunter School for Girls, in
which she has retained an active
interest, despite her pressing
social and official duties as
Mistress Of the White House.
It is particularly fitting that
Mrs. Roosevelt should be honor
guest and speaker at the Au-
thors' Breakfast, since she is, in
addition to her many and varied
other activities, a successful
author of international repute
in her own name.
An especially attractive mu-
sical program has been arranged
for the occasion by Miss Elena
de Sayn, chairman of music.
Prominent among those who
are sponsoring tables at the
breakfast are Mrs. John w. Ben
nett, Mrs. E. Richard GaSch,
Mrs. Lucia Hanna Hadley, Mrs.
Aaron D. Newman, DR.. Frances
Moon Butts, Miss Marguerite
Merrigold and DR.. Mary Meek
AtkeSon Moore,
The Washington times., 1933-04-12
Social Notes

Mrs. Alicia DUPONT Glenden-
ing will sail from New York
today aboard the Empress of
Britain, for Europe, where she
will remain two months, part
of which time will be spent in
London.
Mrs. William Scully and Miss
Kate Hyde Scully have returned
to Washington from Florida.
Miss MORA Archbold is at
the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in
New York for brief visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Morris,
of 5242 Colorado Avenue. are
at Old Point Comfort, where
they will spend several days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank H. ST.
monds. of this city, are at the
Hotel New Weston, in New York
City, for visit of several days.
Mr.. and Mrs. John j. Rother-
mel are at the Chalfonte-Had-
don Hall, in Atlantic City, for a
brief sojourn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Demarest Lloyd
entertained a company at din
ner last evening.
Miss Mary Howry and Miss
Elizabeth Howry, who leased
their Georgetown house for
two months, are at Miami
Beach, Fla, where they have
an apartment.
Former Governor Dan Moody
of Austin. Tex, is at the Will
lard for a short visit.
X X X
Mrs. Henry Knapp will re-
turn to Washington on Friday
and reopen her apartment at
the Wardman Park Hotel for
the Spring. She has been travel
ing for the past several months.
&Ax
Mrs. William A. Starrett and
Mrs. Mary A. Case, Of Madison,
N. j., are at the .Shoreham for
a few days. They will go to the
Eastern Shore of Maryland,
where Mrs. Starrett has a house,
for a brief visit before return.
ing to their homes.
Mrs. Forrest Hooker, Of Wash.
ington, who arrived yesterday
on the Empress of Britain, is at
the St. Regis in New York.
X X X
Mrs. Henry Crosson is in To
ledo, Ohio, visiting her son-in-
law and daughter, Mrs. and
Mrs. Donald Wiley, for several
weeks.
Miss TreSa B. Travers and
Miss Nancy Mexican, Of Frank
ford, Pa, are at the Shoreham
for a weeks visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Homer H.
Smith, Of Jamaica, N. Y, are at
the Shoreham for few days be-
fore going to Rochester, N. Y,
to visit relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. I. e. Tanen.
baum. of New York city, are
at the Carlton for a short stay.
The Washington times., 1933-04-12
Studio AssmebIy

The Art and Archaeology
League of Washington will en-.
tertain at a studio assembly on
Wednesday afternoon, April 10,
at a o'clock, when DR.. Ali-Kuli
Khan, former charge d'affaires
of the Persian Legation, will
give a talk on '"The Art of Per-
sia," to be illustrated by a COL
lection of rugs, tapestries, tiles,
miniature paintings and other
objects of art which are to be
exhibited at the Chicago Gen.
tury of Progress Exposition.
The Washington times., 1933-04-12
To Attend Came

The President and Mrs.
Roosevelt plan to attend the
opening game of the baseball
season at Griffith Stadium this
afternoon, when the President
will throw out the first ball.
Mrs. Roosevelt returned to
the White House this morning
from a brief trip to New York.
Going to Springs
The Ambassador of Belgium
and Nine. May will leave to-
day for Hot Springs, Virginia,
where they will be at The
Homestead for about two weeks.
The Minister of Rumania. Mr..
Charles A. Davila, will return
TO the Capital today from New
York, where he went several
days ago.
The Washington times., 1933-04-12
At Peacock Point

Mr.. F. Trubee Dawson, for
mer Assistant Secretary of War
for Aviation, who is passing the
spring with his family at Pea
cock Point, has been named
president of the Republican
Club Of the town of oyster Bay.
Mr.. Dawson began his public
career as member Of the State
Assembly. He and Mrs. Dawson
are making plans for their
three months trip to Africa,
which is to begin in June.
Mr.. and Mrs. William P. Nc
Cracken, jr., will entertain at
dinner tomorrow evening, in
honor of former Senator and
Mrs. Lawrence C. Phipps, of
Colorado, who are here closing
their home, Single Oak" be-
fore returning to Denver.
The Washington times., 1933-04-12

Mine Tonight" will be shown.
1t will be a typical gala opening,
with Kleig lights turning the sidewalk
in front of the theater into a'"Gay
White Way" as the guests assemble
for this delightful comedy with music,
in which Kiepura, the Polish tenor;
Magda Schneider, the vivacious Ger
man beauty, and Sonny Hale, the fa-
nous English comedian, will be the
stars.
The production combines to the ut
most degree sterling drama, enchant-
ing music, exquisite settings, as we'll
as comedy; and the story itself is
new and interesting.
Kiepura, who plays the lead, has
in addition to. his glorious voice, a
The Washington times., 1933-04-12
Guest Speaker

Mr.. r. w. Dunlap was the
guest of honor and speaker at
the Forum luncheon given by
the League of Republican
Women at the Republican Head
quarters in Scott Circle today.
Mr.. Dunlap'S subject was
1.-THE Agricultural Situation"
Mrs. Frederick Mendel, Of
Chicago, ILL.,, entertained at din
ner last evening at the Carlton.
when her guests numbered
seven.
The Washington times., 1933-04-12
MissM'NeaIean and
Fiance Feted

The Naval Attache Of the
British Embassy and Mrs.
Patrick Macpamara entertained
at dinner last evening in COM
pliment to Miss Mary Good
year McNeale, daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Donald M. McNeale,
and her fiance, Lieut.. Comdr.
Charles Cunningham Brown
of the British Navy, whose
marriage will take place Easter
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter r. Tuck
erman will entertain at dinner
followed by dancing at the Ma.
tional Woman's Country Club
tomorrow evening in honor of
Miss McNeale and Comdr.
Brown; and on Friday they
will be the guests of Mr.. Fred
erick D. Hunt and Mr.. Ingram
Mack at the Russian Troika.
DR.. and Mrs. Earle Clark will
be hosts at the Sunday after
noon entertaining for the bride
and bridegrOOm-e
The Washington times., 1933-04-12
Tea Will Honor
Engaged Couple

Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Davis
Edmonston will entertain at a
tea Sunday at their residence
in Baltimore in honor of Miss
Lois Roxanna Barrett, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. John j. Barrett,
of New York and New Canaan,
Conn.,, and their son, Mr.. Will
lam Edgar Edmonston. I'd, whose
engagement is being announced
today by the bride-elect's
parents. Miss Barrett is the
house guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
EdmonSton.
Mr.. Edmonston Is the grand.
son Of Mrs. David Stewart Hen
drick, of Washington, and of
the late Mr.. and Mrs. William
E. Edmonston, also Of this
city.
Miss Barrett, who attended
the Brearly School in New
York, made her debut in New
York three years ago. She is
a member of the Junior League.
Mr.. Edmonston was graduated
from the Gilman School in
Baltimore, studied at Taft
School and also attended Prince
ton University.
Mr.. Edmonston's sister Is
Miss Fattie Warfield Edmon.
ston, who made her debut last
season and was presented to So
ciety in washington by her
grandmother, Mrs. Hendrick.
X X x
Return This Evening
The former Assistant Secre-
tary of the Navy and Mrs.
Ernest Lee Jahncke with their
daughters, Miss Adele Town
send Jahncke and Miss Cora
Stanton Jahncke. will return to
the Capital this evening from a
brief visit in New York.
Today, Miss Cora Stanton
Jahncke christened the U. S. S.
New Orleans in the Brooklyn
Navy Yard, having come from
Newcomb College in New Or
leans to join her parents in
New York.
Mrs. Wilkinson Bunker will
have as her house guest at
her residence in Twenty-fourth
Street, Miss Caroline Bancroft,
Of Denver, Colo, who will ar.
rive in the Capital the latter
part Of the week.
X
Easter Dance
The Congressional Club will
entertain at it's annual Easter
dance Tuesday evening from 8
until IL o'clock. This promises
to be one Of the gayest parties
Of the Spring as many Of the
college students, who are spend
ing their vacation in Wash
ington, will attend.
X \ X
Mr.. Godfrey L. Cabot, Of Bos-
ton, will arrive in Washington
today for short visit. During
his stay he will be at the Metro
politan Club.
Miss Amelia Earhart is at the
Willard for q stay Of several
days.
The Washington times., 1933-04-12
Delightful Comedy with Music To
Be Presented by Notable Cast
at RiaIto Theatre
q S's9 co"N">

Invitations have been extended to the President and Mrs
Roosevelt the Vice President and Mrs. Garner members
Of the Diplomatic Corps of the Cabinet and smart resident
society attend the premiere Friday evening" at the Rato
Theater when the new International success
The Washington times., 1933-04-12
Arrive From ENGLAND

Mrs. David K. E. Bruce and
her brother, Mr.. Paul Mellon,
daughter and son of the former
United States Ambassador to
the Court of st. James, Mr.. An.
drew w. Mellon, arrived in New
York yesterday from England,
where they were with their
father during the last few weeks
of his stay in London. Mr.. Mel
lon returned last month and
has has been in his Pittsburgh
home for a fortnight.
X X X
Representative Fred j. Sisson
of New York, accompanied by
his family, has returned to
Washington after a short alb
sence, and they are at Ward
man Park Hotel for the re-
mainder of the session.
The Washington times., 1933-04-12
Coming to Capital

The newly-appointed Coun-
selor of the Netherlands Lega-
tion, Baron Van Breugen Doug
las, and Baroness Douglas will
come to the Capital today from
New York, where they arrived
yesterday aboard the S. S.
Statendam. Baron Douglas sue
ceeds the former Counselor of
the Legation, Mr.. L. G.. van
Hoorn, who is now Netherlands
Minister to Austria and Hun
gary.
Leaves Friday
The Charge d'Affaires of
Nicaragua. Senor DR.. Don
Henri De Bayle, will leave, Fri.
day, for Miami, Florida, where
he will attend the sessions Of
the Pan American Institute to
be held by the Pan American
League Of Florida. He will re-
turn to the Capital, Wednes-
udy, AP4A1 10"
X X X
. The Attorney General, Mr..
Homer S. Cummings, will join
Mrs. Cummings at Ruthven,
their estate in Greenwich,
Conn.,, for the weekend. To-
gether they will return to the
Capital the early part Of next
week.
Mrs. Henry A. Wallace has
joined the Secretary of Agri-
culture in the Capital, after
passing several weeks with
their family in Des Moines.
Mrs. Wallace will remain in
Washington through the Easter
vacation.
The Washington times., 1933-04-12

at the Scala in Milan he toured South America. This is
his second film appearance.
Diplomats in Large Comp Pany Invited
Among those who have been invited to attend the
premiere many whom have already sent in their accept
are the Ambassador of Turkey Mr. Ahmet Muhtar;
the Ambassador of Germany and Frau Prttwitz the
Ambassador Of Japan and Nine. Debuch the Ambassador
Of Great Britain and Lady Lndsay the Ambassador OF
Belgium and Nine May, the Ambassador of Cuba and
Sonora de Cinas the Ambassador of Poland Mr. Sansaw
Patek the Ambassador of Italy Sgnor Augusta Rosso the
Ambassador of Mexico Senor DR.. Don Fernando Gonzalez
Roa the Ambassador of France and Nine de La Bou
the Chief Justice and Mrs Charles Evans Hughes; the
Speaker the House of Representatives and Mrs Henry T.
Rainey the Secretary of State and Mrs Corde HULL the
Minister of Switzerland and Nine. Peter, the Minister of
Finland Mr. Axel Leonard Astrom; the Minister Of Greece
and Nine. Simopoulos the Minister of Austria and Nine.
Prochnk, the Minister Of Sweden and Mme Bostrom the
Minister of the Netherlands and Nine. Royen the Min
lister of Norway and Nine. Bachke the Minister of Czecho
slovaka and Nine Veverka the Minister Of Rumania, Mr.
Charles A. Dava; the Minister of Denmark and Nine. Wad
sted the Minister Of Canada and Mrs Herridge the Min
lister of Ecuador and Sonora de Zadumbde the Secretary
of the Treasury and Mrs William H. Woodn the Secretary
Of War and Mrs George H. Dern the Attorney General
and Mrs Homer S. Cummings the Postmaster General and
Mrs James A. Farley, the Secretary Of the Navy and Mrs
Claude A. Swanson the Secretary Of the Interior Mr. Harold
1ckes the Secretary of Agriculture and Mrs Henry A.
Wallace the Secretary Of Commerce and Mrs Daniel c.
Roper and the Secretary Of Labor Miss Frances Perkins
The Washington times., 1933-04-12

combines dramatic ability with his singing He made his
.Faust and later he was heard in Vienna and Paris
Following a very successful European tour, he gave
concert at Albert Hall in London and after engagement
at the Scala in Man he toured South America This is
his second film appearance.
DIPLOMATS in Large COMPANY Invited
The Washington times., 1933-04-12
Others Invited

Mrs. James r. Roosevelt, Mr..
and Mrs. Curtis B. Dali, Mr.. and
Mrs. James Roosevelt. Mr.. and
Mrs. Curtis B. Dali, the Assistant
Secretary Of State, Prof. Ray.
mond Morley and Mrs. Morley,
Mr.. Harllee Branch, Mr.. Paul Ap.
pleby, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Nor
genthau, jr., Mrs. and Mrs. Joseph
c. O'Mahoney, Mr.. Joseph M.
Dickerson, Mr.. John Dickerson,
Mr.. and Mrs. William T. Phil
lips, the Assistant Secretary Of
the Treasury and Mrs. James
Douglas, the Assistant PoStmaS.
ter General, Mr.. Silliman Evans,
the Assistant Postmaster Gen
eral, Mr.. Clinton B. Ellenberger,
the Assistant Secretary of Navy
and Mrs. Henry. Roosevelt, the
Assistant Secretary of War. Mr..
Harry Woodring, Mr.. Herbert E.
Castor, Mr.. D. E. Hall, Mr.. Ferry
K. Heath, Mr.. and Mrs. w. w.
Husband, Col. Clarence Young.
the Assistant Postmaster Gen
eral, Mr.. William w. HoweS, ,the
Assistant Secretary of state and
Mrs. Sumner Welles, the Assist
ant Secretary Of State and Mrs.
Wilbur j. Carr, Mr.. John H.
Edwards, Mr.. Charles Curtis,
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry L. Stimson,
Mr.. and Mrs. William N. Doak,
Mr.. and Mrs. Patrick j. Hurley,
Mr.. and Mrs Ernest Lee Jahncke,
Mr.. and Mrs. Jouett Shouse, Mr..
and Mrs. Warren Delano Rob-
bins, Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Lee
Boatwright, jr., and Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward E. Gam.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1933-11-09
SCIENCE GROUP
HEARS ROPER
SPEAK

NEW YORK, Nov. 9.-Govern.
ment assistance was necessary to
bring business out of the present
economic crisis. and Government
regulation will probably be needed
IN the future to stabilize the ma
tons economic life, Secretary of
Commerce Daniel C. Roper told
the Academy of Political Science
at the Hotel Aston last night.
Citing the statistical records of
the economic crisis. he said:
Recovery periods following
previous depreSSiOns have been
largely self-generative. In those
eras 1t was only q matter of
awaiting completion of what
was accepted generally as bust
ness cycles.
An InsiStent Need
However, beginning with the
World War and continuing un-
til the collapse of 1929, exces.
Sive industrial expansion. es-
pecially in productive capacity,
stimulated by the demands of
. warning world. created the
necessity of an economies Of Or
ganiZatiOn to replace the old
economics of balance"
Gerard Swope, who proposed
his plan for industrial self-gov-
eminent last week and found it
shot at by organized labor and
others, presided at the meeting.
Roper, possibly with reference to
the Swope plan, said:
Reinforcement in business
does not mean that business
will be permitted to do those
things which business cannot
do IS well or better for itself
than the Government can do
for it."
Business Must Act
eff q greater measure Of gov
eminent regulation than this
IL necessary for the public safety
and welfare, and to prevent an
other world economic calamity.
such governmental regulations
will be sought by the represen-
tativeS Of good business"
Only bootleggers and cut-throat
competition business would advo-
cate complete elimination Of Fed
eral control, he said.
Further. the consumer must be
considered, and prices should ad-
vance less rapidly than purchas-
ing power.
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Candidate Gets
Zero Despite
Own Vote

NEW YORK, Nov. Q 0NSJ.
In the mind Of j. Thomas Nc
Merry, Of Queens, was a strong
suspicion today that everything
was not strictly on the up and
up" in the eighty-fifth elec-
ton district. fifth assembly dis
trict, in Tuesdays election.
McNerny was a candidate for
alderman. There were six mem
bers of his family whose votes
were pledged to him. NeighborS
had also promised their ballots.
And McNerny voted for himself.
But not according to the Of
fetal tally sheets.
McNerny, red-headed and in
dignant, asked of Ira Rackoff.
counsel for the Honest Ballot
Association as he lodged a COM
plant.
How do they figure that. I
made q hot campaign and 1 was
counting on about 10000 votes.
Gee. my family and the people
on the block expected to see
me in the White House. And
what do I get?
Not . single vote, not even
my own. When / 90 around to
check up there are three xerOs
In q row, all signed by the elec-
ton inspectors"
No one, apparently, could give
. him satisfactory explanation,
so Rackoff promised a full in
vestigation.