davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1934-10-08

The desks are built on runners so
thev can be moved easily as the light
changes. Adjustable desk tops per-
nit the books to be held in just the
right position.
So children will not feel they are
segregated and different from their
fellows, they are permitted to attend
the regular classes of their grades
for oral work.
Miss Bertha Taylor, principal Of
the school, said that because Of the
care given children of defective
sight, a number of them probably
will be able to re-enter ordinary
classes later on in their school career,
and the vision Of a few may be-
come normal.
Pupil Almost Blind.
Children are not admitted to the
classes unless their eyes test four
tenths normal or less. One child in
the lower class has no sight in one
eye and but one-tenth vision in the
other He is the most serious case.
Many of the sight-defectives were
problem children and retarded in
regular classes before they were trans
ferred. In every such case, Miss
Taylor said, the child has made rapid
progress as soon as he was given
proper care, and equipment with
which he could work without strain.
The children themselves are de-
lighted to be transferred to the sight
conservation classes, Miss Taylor de-
clared. Not one has resented the
change, she said.
Evening star., 1934-10-08
YOUTH SENTENCED
AS PURSE.SNATCHER
Alexandria Colored Boy Captured
After Long Police Chase.
Sent to Reform School.
BY STAFF Correspondent of The Star.

By STAFF Correspondent Of The Star.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, October "a
16-year-old colored youth, who police
said ran home and changed clothes
every time he rifled a cash register or
snatched a pocketbook during his
operations here the past several days,
was arrested by police yesterday after
an hours chase over the south side
of Alexandria.
The youth, James Wallace, admitted
snatching the pocketbooks of Mrs.
Mary Wagner, 1926 Prince street, and
Mrs. G. H. Harrison, 916 Duke street,
getting $50 from the first and SO from
the second, in addition to a series Of
other petty thefts, police said.
Wallace was ordered sent to the
State Reform School by Judge F. G.
Duvall in Police Court today. He was
caught yesterday by Capt. John S.
Arnold, Detective Sergt. Edgar Sims,
Detective Corpl. Joe Butler and Offlcer
John Stewart.
Evening star., 1934-10-08
Store Is Stripped
Of AU NeW Stock
As Thieves Return
Only Fe,U Cans and Pack.
ages Left When OiUner.
ReOpens Shop.

Max Evry, proprietor Of a grocery
store at 632 Fourteenth street north
east, received a shock yesterday morn
ing when he opened his store for the
days business, for the goods with
which he had stocked his store on
Saturday had dwindled down to q
few remaining cans and packages.
Meats, two crates of eggs, four
cases of baking powder, one case Of
canned peas, two cases Of sugar, all
the -four, a case of sirup bottles, IL
cans of tuna fish, broom, 4s jars OF
jelly, two cases Of soap, three boxes
of cheese, and IL cans of salmon
were taken by the thieves, who en-
tered the premises through a back
window after first removing the bars.
This makes the fifth theft from the
store since last Christmas, with the
last only four weeks ago. All the
entries, except one, have been through
the same window. The previous one
was through barred. door on the
same side. Each time the thieves
have taken more than half the stock.
More than a year ago two white
men appeared in the store and held
up the merchant, who lives at 1885 F
street northeast, at the point of a
pistol. When Evry resisted, he was
beaten with the gun. Another time a
bicycle was stolen from his son Irving,
Is, a high school student.
Each robbery has followed the
stocking Of the store" Evry pointed
out. He added that "soune one Is try
ing to ruin U.s." n
Evening star., 1934-10-08
A. B. C. STUDIES CASE
OF LIQUOR VIOLATION
Insuficiency Stamps on Alcohol
and Illegal Purchase Are
Charged.

The Alcoholic Beverage Control
Board today took under advisement
the case of Israel S. Burka, proprietor
of Burka's Market. 5000 Connecticut
avenue, charged with violation of the
District liquor laws
An inspector for the A. B. c. board
testified at hearing this morning
that on September % he visited
Burka's store and found 81 pint bottles
of grain alcohol bearing stamps which
totaled $180 less in District tax than
they should have. He also said he
found case of 16-year-old bonded
whisky which Burka's records showed
had been purchased from the Peoples
Drug Stores, which are licensed only
to sell retail.
Burka's defense was that his young
sons critical illness in Atlantic City
had caused him to be away from the
store a great deal and that during his
absence the liquor end of the business
had been turned over to a clerk.
Burka testified proper stamps had been
purchased for the alcohol, but that the
whisky stamps had been put on the
bottles due to mistake by the clerk.
1t was testified that the clerk pur-
chased the bonded whisky from the
retail drug concern in a cash trans
action without knowing the provisions
of the law.
Evening star., 1934-10-08
Evidence Is Submitted to
Indict Beard for Bet
ting Activity.
ATTEMPTED BRIBERY
DISCLOSED TO COURT
Man Drawn for Duty Says
Stranger Offered $50 to Clear
Men in Another Case.

A list containing the names and
addresses of the members of the Dis
trict grand jury seized by the police
when they raided an alleged gambling
establishment on G. street Friday and
arrested Samuel r. Beard. reputed
head of the city's gambling fraternity,
was laid before the jurors today as
the Government sought an indictment
against Beard.
While the grand jury was con-
sidering this startling bit of evidence,
q Juror in the gambling trial before
Justice James NJ. Proctor revealed he
had been approached Saturday by
gambler who promised to make 1t
worth while for him to vote not
guilty.
This juror, Charles William Pow
ers, 5402 Connecticut avenue, said he
was a route agent for Washington
newspaper and happened to know a
number of gamblers. He was called
to the jury box in the case of Ru-
dolph E. Sutton, Walter R. Schmltt
and Louis Newman, who were ar
rested February in a raid at l746
Columbia road.
Tells of Meeting.
When Justice Proctor asked the
Jurors if they knew any reason why
they should not sit in the case, Pow
ers stepped forward. He said he was
approached last night at Fourteenth
and U streets by a man he knew as
a gambler, who asked him what
he was doing Monday.
Powers replied that he had been
called for jury duty.
IT know that. You'll probably be
on that gambling case" Powers quoted
the other as saying. well make it
worth your while if you can swing
a not-guilty verdict. At any rate, be
sure and hold out for acquittal."
Cautions Secrecy.
Powers said the man mentioned $50
as possible payment. He told Justice
Proctor the gambler then walked
away, after adding: Those guys (the
three defendants) are all right-they
were turned in by an informer. Don't
say anything about this
Justice Proctor Immediately re-
ferred the case to Assistant United
States Attorney John j. Fihelly, who
called in Lieut.. George Little, head
of the police vice squad. An affidavit
was taken from Powers and he then
went to police headquarters with
Lieut.. Little in an effort to identify
the man who approached him from
photographs from the rogue's gallery.
The raiding party that arrested
Beard found elaborate telephone
equipment and racing slips in the
K street establishment. Beard and
the others arrested will be taken be-
fore United States Commissioner
Needham c. Turnage for hearing this
afternoon, but it is expected the
grand jury will finish its investiga-
ton without waiting for the commits
sioner.
Evening star., 1934-10-08
DR.. MACINTOSH TO SPEAK
IN CAPITAL ON SUNDAY
Defendant in Celebrated Nation
alization Case to Discuss Gre
1igious Liberty"

Douglas Clyde Macintosh, defend
ant in the celebrated Macintosh
naturalization case, will speak at the
First Baptist Church, Sixteenth and
o streets, next Sunday at pm.
DR.. Macintosh, Yale professor and
ordained Baptist minister, who served
as chaplain with the Canadian Army
during the World War. was refused
American citizenship because he de-
clared himself unwilling to bear arms
in a war which his conscience might
deem unjust. His topic will be RE
ligious Liberty and National De-
mandS."
This will be the first of a series Of
monthly discussions sponsored by the
First Baptist Church under the name
of the Religious Liberty Forum. One
Sunday each month a distinguished
American will be asked to discuss in
its moral and religious bearing some
vital issue now engaging public atten-
ton.
Reserved seats may be secured
through DR.. Rufus w. Weaver, pastor,
It's Eighth street northwest.
Evening star., 1934-10-08

I"HE per1lS OF city trafnc are over
| for 20 children Of defective
sight, who, since the begin
ming of the school term, have
threaded their way across
dangerous streets to the sight-con-
servation classes at the Henry School.
P street between Sixth and Seventh
streets.
This morning they were brought
in taxicabs from their homes, several
miles distant in many cases, to the
door of the school. The same cabs
were to call for them this afternoon
at the close of school and take them
home.
Since Inauguration Of the sight
conservation classes last February
TRANSPORTATION Of the children, all Of
| whom are handicapped by vision at
best less than SO per cent normal,
has been a serious problem. Ine
Youngsters, who range in age from
6 to Is. are not able to take care
of themselves nearly as well as other
children. Consequently. their journey
| to and from school has caused con-
sciderable worry to both parents and
teachers.
Pupils Manifest Joy.
That the children, themselves, ap-
preciated the ride to school was eW-
dent from their glee as they arrived.
Funds for transportation Of the chh-
dren are being provided by the Nom
Academic Pan-Hellenic Association, an
organization of local sororities not af-
| filiated with colleges. The association
| already has contracted with cab
company to carry the children for
eight weeks, starting today, and plans
| to continue the work throughout the
year if money raised from a benefit
ball permits the expenditure.
The ball will be held on the evening
of November 3 in the Willard Hotel.
| The affair and its purpose have the
warm Endorsement of school officials
and Community Chest organizations.
Money raised will be administered
through the Committee for the Pre-
vention of Blindness of the Council OF
Social Agencies. The committee is
headed by Mrs. May Collins Worries,
well known here for her work among
| the blind.
Taxicabs we're selected, rather than
buses, since they were found to be
much less expensive and more prac-
tical. Pupils in the sight conserva-
ton classes live in all sections Of the
city.
All but one arrived at school on time
this morning. The small boy who
was late had made a mistake in CIV
ing his home address, and the result
ing confusion caused the delay. The
taxicab driver who finally brought him
to school said the boy had been wait
| ing at his front door since 8 o'clock
Class Gains Predicted.
Mrs. Worries estimated that 10 other
children probably will start in at the
sight conservation classes shortly. now
that transportation is available. Three
are under observation by physicians,
who will fit them with glasses before
, they begin school work. An opthal-
mologist has said he will recommend
five other children, and parents re-
Evening star., 1934-10-08
SELF-HELP PAGEANT
PLANNED TOMORROW
Twice Postponed Event to Be
Seen on Capitol Plaza at
Night.

The Self-Help Patriotic Pageant
will be presented at 7:3O pm tomor-
row on the east plaza of the Capitol,
with 5000 persons taking part.
Originally scheduled for last Friday
night and later announced for Satur-
day night, the pageant was delayed
because of rain. The Marine Band,
which takes an important part in the
presentation, was not available for
tonight, so the entire program was
announced for tomorrow night.
The Columbia Broadcasting System
will broadcast the program unless
some unexpected event interfereS with
its plans.
Evening star., 1934-10-08
Six Licenses Issued.

FAIRFAX, Va, october 8 Especially
Marriage licenses have been issued by
the Circuit Court clerk as-follows:
Robert Blankenship Morris, 26, Alex
andria, Va, and Helen Halsey Baker,
%, Fairfax, Va; Ernest F. Emerson,
%, and Margaret v. Dayton, 20, both
of Washington; Henry Vernon Bland,
%, Merriield, Va. and Fannie Marie
Harrod, 1S, Dun Loring, Va; Edward
Joseph Reed, 20, and Martha Margaret
Griffith, 81, both Of Herndon, Va;
William Earl Byram, 26, Washington.
and Courtney Russell Oliver, 25, r.
F. D., Alexandria, and Maurice F.
Cavanaugh, 81, and Frances E. Brady.
23, both Of WASHINGTON.
Evening star., 1934-10-08
BUREAU IN LEAD

The Bureau of Engraving and Print
ing guards pistol team is now two
matches in the lead or the Treasury
guards team. having won three out of
four matches.
Both of the last two matches, scores
for which were made available today
were won by the bureau guards. The
bureau men won one match, 459 to
e23, and the other, 504 to 472.
Evening star., 1934-10-08
CHILD, g, HIT BY AUTO

Boy, Struck on Virginia Highway,
Is in Serious Condition.
Special Dispatch to The Star.
FALLS CHURCH, Va, october g.
Struck by an automobile on Lee High
way here yesterday, Harold Polling, 9,
is in a serious condition in George
town Hospital, Washington. He suf-
fered a fractured skull and fracture
of both legs and the left arm, hospital
authorities said.
The child is said by police to have
run into the path of a machine op-
Grated by E. D. Croson, 200 block OF
Garrison road, Clarendon. Police
have taken no action sgaint Croson.
Evening star., 1934-10-08
JUDGE HELD IN DEATH
Roscoe Luke Arrested on War
rant Charging Murder.

BROWNSVILLE, Ga, october 8
R.-Judge Roscoe Luke of the City
Court of Thomasville, former member
of the State Court of Appeals. was
arrested today on a warrant charging
him with the murder Of Oscar
Grower, formerly associated with
Judge Luke in loan company.
Judge Luke was arrested by Sheriff
Gordon Davis at his Office on war
rant sworn out by H. F. Grower,
brother of the dead man.
A commitment hearing was set for
2 pm. this afternoon.
Groover was shot in front Of Judge
Luke's Office as he was getting into
an automobile. He was shot with a
shotgun. Judge Luke said the shoot
ing was accidental.
A coroner's jury later said death
was accidental.
Evening star., 1934-10-08
THREE HURT IN CRASH
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW MARKET, Va, October g.
Three persons were injured Saturday
in an automobile collision between
here and Luray. Miss Kathryn
Nihion of Martinsburg, w. Va, driver
of one car, is in a Luray hospital,
while Mrs. Harry Grassner of New
York is in the hospital at Harrison
burg. Mrs. Grassner's husband, driver
Of the second car, was not injured.
Mrs. Bramhall Campbell Of Luray
also was injured&
Evening star., 1934-10-08

trict Jail, who has
been on a hunger
strike for IA days.
Examination of
Kaiser, who is
being held on an
/ n d | C t m e n t
charging he muir
dered James P.
Morgan, N av y
Yard worker, in
1882, has been
requested of the
United States at
torney's Office by
Thomas M. Rives,
iail Superinten-
dent, Assistant
Evening star., 1934-10-08
Church Dinner Scheduled.

wOODSIDE, Md, October (Spe-
ciaD.-A fellowship dinner will be
held Wednesday at Sis pm. by the
Woodside Methodist Episcopal Church
in the church auditorium. An illus
trated lecture, my Trip to Palestine, y
will be given by Rev. r. L. Wood.
pastor Of the Petworth Methodist
Church.
Evening star., 1934-10-08
MINSTREL TO BE GIVEN
AT BETHESDA SCHOOL
Cast for Presbyterian Church
Show Includes so Amateur

Actors in Community.
Special Dispatch to The Star.
BETHESDA, Md, October g.
Under auspices of the Bethesda Pres
byterian Church the Dixie Blackbird
Minstrel Show will be presented Fri
day and Saturday nights at the Be
thesda Elementary School.
The cast includes more than so per-
sons, all of Bethesda. Claude Hyson,
N. F. Rabner, Norman Garvin and
Douglas Sears appear in the minstrel
show, and the interlocutor is William
Hepner.
A highlight of the show is the ju-
venile minstrel, using 20 of Bethesda S
young actors.
Evening star., 1934-10-08

United States Attorney Julian I. Rich
ards has the case under advisement
and is expected to order the test later
today.
Evening star., 1934-10-08

A sanity test probably will be or-
dered today in the case of Harrison
NICK. Kaiser, murder suspect in Dis
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1934-06-26

On ,he Electoral Boards Ehristiansred
Town: Jos A exander Christiansted
Country lis'ric de Cnab9rt. Frei
eriksted Iowa: Leonard Hill Ere l9rlk-
sted Coun nv Districf: VIM Clarke.
C. PenIh-ny. A. Neithr I'D, N. Skeoch
and VIM. Clarke were e!ected on the
Cotton Commission
K. de Chabsrt was elected Jury Com
mission
DR.. D. c. Canegata was elected on the
Educati NAL Poard of Review AMI j. A
Fleming was elected on the Klng's Hill
Public Village Commission.
DR.. Canegata proposed and The Coun-
ell decided 10 drop all items except the
currency bill and the budget from the
Order of the Day
The currency bilf went through all its
stages and wa adopted. Tine Municipal
Committees report on the Budget was
read and il was decided that the Council
would meet 10 committee of the whoie
on Wednesday TO consider the Blu dget
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1934-06-26
CRICKET

Australia versa, England AT Lords"
in 5, cond L Sc Match.
Courtesy Of Mr.. Herbert Gri0g
Th.rd days play:
Mondays cricket at Lords can OILY
be described as sensational. At the close
of plav on Saturday It was foreg)ne
G pclusion mat the match would BE-
d. avn.
But undoubtedly every professional
and cricket enthusiast reckoned without
the gods and Verify. that wonder-man
from Yorkshire. who can MIKE cricket
ball do almost any and everything.
Heavy showers Tell over tue WAX end
and this made the pitch rather spft and
spongy described as perfect Verify
wicket.
The Australians we're all out for their
first innings for 28i runs. Feeling sure
of themselves England called the fol
low on" and Aus ralla was Immediately
zen. back to bat. But against Verify
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1934-06-26
Bang! Bang!
AND GOLDEN IN THE CHAIR

With vim the Colonial Councll start
ed lis work Yesterday. Il was confron-
ted with an order of toe day that could
we'll axe a week to c3HSl1er carefully
nd discuss thoroughly aa sr
The election machine was put in oper-
at,on The first offer TO be Ell &c ted
was a chairman. There had been mueh
public comment on the question. re-
mort was circulated that the old chair
man Arnold Nj. Golden would be thrown
ont Several members were approached
with the request to run for the Chair.
The one most likely to get the chair
would be the old time favourite. DIR.
Caneoata. But the De- as he is
called by the poys would not oppose
Golden and this was we'll known.
Election of chairman" was an
nounced. The members seized paper
and mcneil and in moment every mem
her was a scribe. Bang! Bang! and
Golden was elected chairman with absol.
nte majority of evotes The audience
annlaud q d, when the enthusiasm
had subsided the chairman expl essed
thanks to the members for their conf
dence. promising TO discharge the duties
of his office to the best of mis- ability
Or D. c.. CaLegata was elected Vice.
Chairman: Miles Merwin, Secretary; Il.
de Chabert, Assistant Secretary.
On the Municipal committee were
elected: F, Coulter. D. G. Canegata. Jos.
Alexander, Miles Merwio and Arnold M.
Golden. AS substitutes: &. w. Skeoeh.
R de Chabert, D s. Armstrong. CRIT.
Brow and M. Skeoch.
Rev. Father Quinand was elected
Chaplain.
on the Cemeteries Commissions: r. dc
Chabert. Anselmo Fabio. Arnold u.
Golden and Miles Merwin.
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1934-06-26
PRESS RELEASE
June Is. 1884.

A A. CIagett, Special attorney in
tn. Department of Justice has arrived
IN 81 rn3mls to expedite the transfer
of titles to pro2erty>undeF option by the
Virgin Islands Company.
THESE titles must be approved by the
Attorney t,ener al before the Company
can take overgthe properties NJ Cll-
Qeu will remain in the Virgo tslAlls
for saverai days.
The Uoi5Ad States Coast Guard CUT
ter MAriop. l25 feet III length and with
a 5% foot ar,ft has arrived in the Vir-
gin is ands under command OF Captain
l.. II. Dex ar Of Washington, d Z.
The Marion will be ISL ationed in the
Virgin Islands for the next three years
win heacqI Ttars at SAINT In mas.
lhe assignment Of a C,as, Guard Gu.
ter 10 his territory WAS requested by
Paul NJ. Pearson. Governor of the
Virgin Is ands
Prlnr 10 Tvs voyage mere the Marion
was stationed in Norfolk. Virginia Ii
has been refItted completely IL has
new diesel ergiDines capable of turning
% Is knots per hour. Its personnel in-
ciudes one commissioned officer. two
warrant officers and 81 enlisted men. IL
is equipped with a powerful radio let
through which il is able To MAINTAIN
communlcal, rs with Washington.
Ii CARES oaa 3Isg1 gd1 mounted
forward,
Inc assignment of the Marion to the
Virgin islands, Governor Pearson point
ed our, should prove of great benefit TO
shipping in this part of The Caribbean,
especially during the season OF summer
weather disturbances.
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1934-06-26
Random Notes

Mr. Halvor Berg 10 getting = new
deal in these days. Cover nor Pearson
has appointed nm on his com Mite to
formulate plans for the Presidents re-
cepton and ya>ter lay tns G)IlcI nan
bers invited him to lunch in the
refreshment room with them. While ia
king lunch Mr. Berg received a cable
from Washington infor ming him of
further proposed expenditure Of
SI25. 900 90 for pubic improve snt in
St. Thomas Mr. Berg is Icra;ie Nj
tional Committeeman for the Virgin Is
lands.
He appeared to be pleased with the
Cou ncil's work yesterday: but expressed
that between blind MICE" barking
dogs" and lame ducks it was difficult
to steer his course.
The Hon. Arnold NJ Goldens Chairman
Of the Colonial. Council and the Hon.
Halvor Berg. Democratic National Com,
mltteeman for the Virgin Islands will
speak at a. masA meeting in the Park
tenight.
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1934-06-26
ST.CROIx TRIBUNE

pu,lish,l l,ily except SUNDAYS & Ho
days ut 8 B Co nDlnr st. Christiansted
s.. Croix V. U. S. A. by St. Croix
Cooperative Societ.
Nnteredas second class matter on uly
stop at he Ptst Office at Chris tian
sted. ST Croix. V !, u s A. under { he
Act of Marcn Bird. 1879
r De C4ABG.ti. ttitor
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1934-06-26

Tues. ~ 26
st. john an p ii Nm
If can stop one n-af. from breaking,
| shall not live in vain;
If | can ease ,e life the aching
Or cool one pain.
Or hip one fainting ROBIN
Unto his nest again.
| shall noi live in win
Emily Dickerson
H VI. plGOrI Rector.
st John's church. ChristI0nste6
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-27
YOUTH FREED ON
 THEFT COMPLAINT
Court Holds Evidence Against Nolan Was
 Insufficient

In sufficient evidence tolay won discharge in city court on a charge of stealing an automobile for John Nolan, 26, of 727 Bald win street. who was arrested at Avon 10 days ago after he had been found near a car owned by Mrs Franklin O,pell of Watertown and stolen from Brook street in this city on Wednesday, the 14th.
 Testimony in the cast was heard in city court by Judge Edward Mascolo last week, but he post poned decision till today, when he gave the benefit of the doubt. Alibi witnesses had testified at the orig inaf hearing that Nolan was at home on the night the car was stolen and the following night as well.
 Nolan's story was that he had been invited by two men to go for a ride on Friday, Nov 18th, and that he had gone with them. Al Avon, the car ran out Of gas. ana he was arrested near 2 gas. station. while the other pair lied. He said he did not know the car was stol- en.
 The accused last week made the charge that he had been knocked down and Kicked by an ovon DO. liceman while being arrested and brought to the Avon Jail.
 After being held at Avon, Nolan was brought back here by Lieut. Detective Matthew Balanda, De- tootivo Connie ehanahan and pa- troiman Patrick Moyian.