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The Washington times., 1934-01-19
Lady With the Captivating Curves Creates
Conmoton As She Moves Boudoir Into
Prosecutors Office: Court Guarded

LOS ANGELES. Jan. 10 G.N.SO
Mae West was ready today for
another personal appearance in
court, where she is a witness
against Edward Friedman, on
trial accused of robbing her of
$15,400 in jewels and money.
Excitement mounted today after
Miss West had moved her boudoir
to the District Attorneys office
and after three threatening tele-
phone calls had been received by
Presiding Judge Harry F.. Sewell.
Extra Guards Posted
The jurist was advised that
"the easiest way out" would be to
acquit Friedman. Judge Sewell
said, however, the calls merely
were warnings that violence may
occur in the court room. Extra
guards were posted
Miss Vests call for a lounge
created a near riot in the court
room. After working all night on
q new play she was summoned
The Washington times., 1934-01-19
PRES ESIDENT FOR law To HIT PARTY LOBBYISTS
DistrictCM
Hit by Cut
In Hours

District civil works payrolls will
be cut $4,000 week under the
ruling reducing the working week
to "a hours for laborers and al
lowing clerical workers to work
only 80 hours per week.
The weekly wage of common Ia
borers under the CWA now is
$3.50, but under the reduced week
this will be cut to $1,000, accord
ing to Captain Howard F. Clark
chairman OF the work planning
committee of the local CWA.
White-collar workers wages will
be cut by about % per cent, since
they now are working 80 hours
per week. a...zs..s..as.....ss .ss....,., ii 4,
May Halt Work Tuesday
>Officials are. considering the ef'
feet that the order of yesterday,
placing a ban on further orders
for materials unless authorized by
the office of Harry L. Hopkins,
Federal Civil Works Administrator,
will have on the local CWA pro-
gram.
The chief unit which will be
affected by the order is the High
way Department. This depart
ment has ordered sufficient mate,
rial to carry on until February l.
However, most of this material
has not been ordered shipped
and, should Federal authorities
rule that this does not constitute
an obligation, it will mean stop
ping of the greater part of the
highway work by next Tuesday.
Purchases Expected
District officials believe that
the material can be purchased,
however, in spite of the fact that
it is not technically ordered un-
til the order for shipment has
been sent. In most of the other
departments material on hand or
definitely ordered is sufficient to
run through the middle of Feb
ruary, it is said.
Another problem which has
arisen is whether the ban on
purchase of supplies will affect
the hiring of trucks and other
equipment for use on CWA jobs.
The Washington times., 1934-01-19
1000 To RETAIN
CWA JOBS

The 1000 men engaged on street
and sewer construction and re-
pair work in the District under
the Civil Works Administration
will not lose their jobs because OF
the order handed down yesterday
by Administrator Harry L. Hop
kins, banning additional purchase
of materials, he declared today.
He pointed out that his ruling did
not mean a shutdown Of activi-
ties, but that he wanted to know
exactly where we stand"
He said purchase of materials
will continue, but not without Spe-
cific approval from the Federal
Emergency Relief Administration
headquarters, adding:
''This is only o routine move.
We can not afford to have our
funds spent aimlessly for ma
terials when we need to meet
pay rolls as long as possible. 1t
is better that we know exactly
what is being spent, so we can
balance everything in the end"
The Washington times., 1934-01-19
WILL ROGERS Says:

BEVERLY HILLS, Cal, Jan. 80 am still trying to
stay off writing about the 60-cent dollar.
It looks though the argument pretty we'll taken care
of without any expert aid from
We got France scared So the experiment has already
paid for itself
Cuba has nosed in the front page of papers
again with president But it's getting that's not
news So about two presidents and the Cuban
will be back with the want ads
Tammany Hall had the biggest quake it's had in years.
Mr. Flynn, very able man. and friend of President
who heretofore only had district has taken the
whole thing. Tammany deaths however, always tenn
porary.
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The Washington times., 1934-01-19

the crisis that other involving expansion of credit and
INCREASED PURCHASING POWER, are essential
The NRA and Government agencies SEEKING TO
CREASE PURCHASING PowER-everywhee except the Gov
service!
cannot expect full recovery expan
expenditure private interests
in tight-fisted manner.
Money being cheapned Commodities go higher
private industry to make adjustments scales
that will INCREASE PURCHASING POWER he wages TO
ADVANCE FASTER THAN PRICES.
But his establishment he PERMITS SIX MONTHS LAG
between prices and wages!
The Washington times., 1934-01-19
cos TELL0;
MULLEN n
SLATED
To co
Farley to Keep Chairman'S
Post at Least Through
Next Elections
BY International News Service

BY International News Service
President Roosevelt would well
come legislation to make a clean
sweep in divorcing politicians and
officeholders from the practice Of
law in Washington.
The President has not yet
seen a copy of the Vandenberg bill
which would start this work, but
indications were that Mr.. RooSe-
velt's only concern lies in tn Q
question of how far this bill goes.
The President is more than ever
aroused over legal activities Of
Washingtonians who have been
or are connected with political
parties or governmental services.
Wants Thorough Job
designations of three national
committeeman engaged in law
practice within recent days have
only partially satisfied the EXecu-
tive. He wants a thorough job
done in this connection.
Actually four national commit
teemen have resigned recently,
but one of the resignationS-that
of Frank c. Walker, National
Committee treasurer-was in no
way connected with the lawyer"
politician furore. Walker submit
ted his resignation last November
when the pressure of business and
his duties as executive secretary
of the Presidents executive coun-
Gil became so heavy he had not
time to cary on his political posi-
tion.
Mullen Defies Officials
Announcement that Arthur
Mullen, Nebraska committeeman,
would neither resign nor re-
linuuish his lucrative law prac'
tice here has nettled Administra'
tion officials no little.
Postmaster General Farley al.
ready admitted that he intended
having a talk" with Mullen when
the latter returns here. The con-
sensus was that Mullen may
change his mind after his "talk"
with Farley.
Farley to Keep Post
With the expectation that two
more members of the Democratic
National Committee will resign
interest today centered on the
status of Farley.
Democratic members Of Con.
gress urged that Farley resign as
(Continued on Page 2, Col. -
The Washington times., 1934-01-19
PLAN HIGHLY.
FAVORED IN
SENATE
Appropriations Committees
Sessions Delayed; Leaders
Will Act on Monday
BY DUNCAN syEH

-.
Government employ 10
day more hopeful Of success in
the pay cut fight than they have
been at. any time since the battle
begarfsss
Although the White House and
the Senatorial figures understood
to have participated in parleys on
immediate relief. and on lifting
of the cut by July /, remained
reticent today, various develop
ments were regarded by friends
of the Government workers as
confirmatory of the current re-
ports.
Sessions Delayed
Abrupt postponement of the
sessions of the subcommittee Of
the Senate Appropriations Com
Inittee which has been dealing
with the Independent Offices Bill
was considered highly significant.
Senator Carter Glass CD of
Virginia, chairman of the COM
mittee, declined to give any rea-
son why this mornings meeting
was postponed but said that the
pay cut question will be taken up
by the subcommittee on Monday.
General opinion in the Senate
was that at least a compromise
will be worked out between the
Presidents original stand and the
proposal to restore Federal sal
aries in full effective July /.
It also was suggested that a
5 per cent restoration may be
granted Immediately with ad-
ditional pay being restored after
July l.
Cause Popular
Senator Elmer Thomas CD of
Oklahoma, a member of the Sen
ate Appropriations Committee,
discussed the pay cut matter with
Senator James Byrnes CD of
South Caroline. before the latter
went with Senator Joseph T.
Robinson (DO of Arkansas to
confer with the President yester-
day.
The subcommittee has ad-
Journed until Monday, and repre-
sentatives of veterans organiza-
tions who were to have appeared
before it today were notified to
be present at that time.
Among Government employees,
(Continued on Page 2, Col. y
The Washington times., 1934-01-19

81 ton. the Senate today approved
the conference committee re-
port on the District liquor con-
troll bill. The measure now
goes to the White House for
the Presidents signature.
BY viva voce vote, the House
shortly after noon today ap-
proved the conference report on
the District liquor bill.
The bill was reported to the
House Immediately after roll call
by Representative Mary T. Nor
ton D) of New Jersey, chair
man of the House District Com
mittee, and was put to a vote
following a 1O-minute debate.
Only opposition to the bill as
amended by the Senate and con-
ferees was voiced by Representa-
tive John j. O'Connor CD of
New York.
O'Connor assailed the restora-
ton of the clause requiring that
licensee bonds be issued by cor
porate surety companies.
Favor to Druggists Hit
He said he learned today those
companies are planning to charge
$40 a $1,000.
Mrs. Norton in reply said the
conferees believed incorporated
surety firms could give better
protection to the public.
O'Connor next assailed a pro-
vision granting to druggists so
days in which to dispose OF
blended liquor.
Mrs. Norton explained that
local druggists, on advice OF
Treasury Department officials,
have purchased great quantity
of blended liquor to avoid high
prices and should be given a
chance to get rid of it.
A side issue occupied the re-
mainder of O'Connor's time. He
launched a bitter attack against
Corporation Counsel William w.
Bride whom he charged with con-
tributing to Hoover's campaign
fund.
Mrs. Norton Angry
White with anger, Mrs. Norton
jumped to her feet and told
O'Connor his attack was most
unfair" and that he was hitting
below the belt"
She demanded that he retact
(Continued on Page 10, Col. y
The Washington times., 1934-01-19
DR.WYNEKOOP
Ill, TRIAL
DELAYED
Accused Woman Is Believed
Near Death; Revived After
Collapse During Court
By DOROTHY DUCAS

HICA G0ssIansss1 q II, ,N4Ssas
DR.. Able Lindsay Wynekoop's dan
gerous condition today postponed
her trial for the murder Of her
daughter-in-law, Rheta, until Mon.
day morning.
The 62-yearold woman came
into court so weak she could not
hold her head up, but was willing
to go ahead.
Her attorneys told Judge Joseph
B. David that two heart specialists
had examined DR.. Wynekoop at
the Jail last night and Informed
them the woman's death was
highly probable if she continued
to stand trial today.
In Dying Condition
Consequently after an argument
in chambers, the judge called in
the jury and told them certain
conditions" had developed which
would necessitate a postpone
ment. He added:
"YOu are to draw no deduc-
tiOnS from that"
When the jury filed out, w. w.
Smith, chief defense counsel, ex-
pressed it as his opinion the hag-
gard old woman was in a dying
condition"
The defendant collapsed at the
close of yesterdays court session
and was revived by hypodermics,
All night long physicians were in
attendance and this morning DR..
Francis MacNamara, jail physi'
clan, advised against DR.. Wyne'
koop's attempt to go to court.
She averred:
''I am going to continue"
Smith told Judge David:
"She is willing to face death,
but the doctors say if we go
ahead today there probably
would be no question about it."
Charles S. Dougherty, assistant
States attorney who is prose-
cutting the case, asked that an
impartial physician be called to
examine DR.. Wynekoop, to cor
roborate the medical opinion of
Drs. Earle Gray, Chauncey Mayer
and MacNamara, who agreed on
the recommendation today. He
said he felt it was to "get the
true situation Of this tremendous
issue in the trial."
Judge David granted the re
quest, and DR.. Arthur F. By
field, another heart specialist,
was summoned.
DR.. Wynekoop's attorneys con-
CURED in the appointment OF
the impartial physician, saying
they were more than pleased to
have another medical opinion.
Smith confided he was doubtful
there "ever would be another
session of the trial"
Seems Exhausted
The trembling, clay-faced de-
fendant was taken out of the
courtroom before the jury came
in to learn of their weekend
Of enforced rest.
Only her indOmitable will had
brought her there at all. Her
pulse was 100, her temperature
99.6.
(Other Details on Page 81
The Washington times., 1934-01-19

for another possible appearance
on the witness stand.
The actress said she was tired.
"Just like my trOuping days."
This was her comment as she
reclined on a couch after flash.
ing pretty smiles at court at,
taches and others who "battled'
for the privilege of obtaining
the couch from the grand jury
room.
Miss West, who was attired in
a long black velvet gown and
brilliant marten furs, explained
she had not expected to be
called again and had worked
most of the night on her play.
The Washington times., 1934-01-19
Sound Economy Demands Pay Cut Restoration

Goods that merchants purchased BOTTOM PRICES
practically depleted.
New stock compells higher prices.
The merchants operating increased by compliance with
NRA codes They MUST get higher prices in the future
Therefore, Government employees already suffering from Is
pay cut ANOTHER CONCEALED PAY CUT the
declining value of their dollars.
impossible situation from the point view of sound
nomic policy Uncle Sam employer IF UNCLE SAM DOES
NOT COMPLY WITH NRA POLICIES HE CANNOT EXPECT
OTHER EMPLOYERS TO COMPLY AS THEY SHOULD; AND THE
WHOLE RECOVERY PROGRAM WILL BE MENACED.
Government salaries should be restored, AT ONCE.
The Senate has the opportunity perform national service
The Washington times., 1934-01-19
PinchOt Signs Bill
Giving Aged Pensions

NEW YORK, Jan. 10 G.N.S).
Gov. Clifford Pinchot, who is at
st. Luke's Hospital here, signed
the bill for old-age pensions late
yesterday afternoon. The bill
was brought to New York by State
Senator Frank Harris, of Pitts
burgh, accompanied by other mem
bers of the legislature. The bill
provides for payments to quail
fled persons over 10 on a scale
with a maximum of $50 q month.
The Washington times., 1934-01-19
A Word Of Thanks

The Washington Times thanks and congratuates the
members of Congress for the District liquor control BILL
for which The Times so vigorously campaigned.
In adopting this measure, Congress performed real
service to Washington and indicated consideration for
the problems and needs of this our Capital city.
A far greater service be performed now with
proper action starting in the Senate by restoring the
pav cut to Federal employees
The Washington times., 1934-01-19
Hoover Denies Offer
To Be College Head

PALO ALTO, Cal, Jan. 19
G.N.SO.-No offer to become
president of the University of
Iowa has Been received by former
President Herbert Hoover, his Sec
retary, Paul Sexson, said today. It
was reported the former Presi-
dents name had been included in
an unofficial list of possible can
didates to succeed Walter A. Jes-
sup.
The Washington times., 1934-01-19
ROper's Son to Quit
PQrtu Post, Report

Reports were current today
that Richard F. Roper, son Of
Secretary Commerce Daniel c.
Roper, might soon resign as ex-
ecutive secretary of the Demo
cratic National Committee.
There were no intimations that
the resignation had been re-
queSted by the White House.
The Washington times., 1934-01-19

Sound policy quite apart from considerations of JUS
Hce dictates immediate restoration of salaries the Government
service.
When pay first imposed the Government committed
30 delationary solution the economic crisis cut of 13
cent first imposed later cutboth the theory that
these economies would make possible balancing the budget
With the state of Federal that existed at that time the
budget could balanced all Government employees
had been summar discharged But economies demanded and
the pay cuts imposed.
Thorough trial has brought the conviction that deaon
The Washington times., 1934-01-19
Kansas GuIQrdsn1en
Join COnUict Search

TOPEKA, Kan, Jan. g G.N.SO
National Guard units at Coffey-
vile and Fort Scott were called
out today by Adj. Gen. M. r.
Mclean to aid in the search for
seven convicts who escaped to-
day from the Kansas State Pris-
on at Lansing. Other units have
been ordered to stand by for
emergency calls,
The Washington times., 1934-01-19
Valentino "GlOrifier"
Dead in NeU York

NEW YORK, Jan. 10 G.N.s).
frank E. Campbell, the Broad
way undertaken who made the
funeral of Rudolph Valentino one
of the biggest events in the
history of the Street, died to-
day. He handled funerals Of
many other stage celebrities.
The Washington times., 1934-01-19
BILL
IS SEN 7 TO
PRESIDENT
Senate and House Act Quickly
to Pass Control Measure;
Legal Drink Feb. 10, Hope

Completing congressional &c
,tion. the Senate today approved
the conference committee re-
port on the District liquor con-
troll bill. The measure now
goes to the White House for
the Presidents signature.
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1934-09-13
ct. cRoI4 TRIBUNE

Between the Governor and his s'aff,
some members of Council and the pro.
prietary class a complex political sltud-
ton developed which can be understood
only by those who are behind the scenes.
but which does NOT improve by the med
ding Of hundreds or thousands of peo-
pie whose interests IRE not menaced and
who do not understand why they have
been drawn into the fight.
We know more about this situation
than many who pose as authorities We
gather information from all sides and
we weigh the evidence
We continued our silence until we
though, our people. conscientious in
what they do, and lahoring under the
impression that they are doing what is
right may be driven 10 dangerous ex-
cesses. his would be made more dan
gerous by the fact that their leaders
are pursuing their" course under the
fixed imprt ssion that they are fighting
a rightt Gus battle-that they are work.
ing in obedience to divine command
doing their duty to their neighbor and
10 their Gcd.
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1934-09-13
Thursday. SestemOer l3fn4as4
EDITORIAL

1t is gratifying that prominent Girl
zen as Mr.. Joseph and merchant
WI ose prosperity is measured by the
patronage he gets from the masses
would attach his name to communica-
ton supporting the truth notwithsIand
ing the fact that such truth is at va
rance with the popular belief.
We often discuss Governor Pearson's
interest in the common people. and more
especially with the leaders of the present
agitation We make no breach of con.
fidence when we say that IN our private
office the intelligent ones agree that
there has. never been Governor so
fixed in his purpose to lift the poor
colored people to higher plane of exis-
tence. This naturally makes the Cover
nor to be unpopular with those whose
interests would be injured thereby Or
tho whose prejudices revolt against
the upift of the poorer Negroes.
If the Governor had understood the
psychology of the Virgin Island people
he would have known that in stretching
out both hands TO the colored masses a
yelled threat would be observed by the
other classes 10 the community who
would try to destroy him. And could
any one blame a group who fights for
self preservation?
If the propertied class went into open
warfare against the Governor. we would
have seen the justification.
When the common people rise against
the Governor they rise against their
friend.
1t has been argued that we would
never be rid of the burden of undsira-
BILE administration officials except the
main root of the administration be re-
moved and that main root is the Cover
nor.
We believe in directing fight against
those we intend to fight and then give
and take our blow as men. Opponents
of the Governor say he assumes the
attitude that his officials are always
right.
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1934-09-13
TheCouncii

NOVEkNOk PEARSON attended the
sYmeeting of the Colonial Council yes
terday Seated on his right was Mr..
Albert Fabio. Assistant to Lieutenant Gov
ernor. Mr.. Arnold M Golden. the Chair
man presided and the Assistant Score
lary Mr.. K. de Chabert acted as Secre-
tary In the absence Of the Chaplain,
Rev. Father QuinIan. Rev. Father Muir
ray offered the prayer
The Chairman scolded the members for
appearing late at the meeting.
Mr.. D. S. Armstrong presented the
report of the committee on fire pfotec-
ton. he report was adopted.
Mr.. Brow presented the report of the
committee on the publication of public
notices.
An ordinance making available $40.-
600 90 to be used in furtherng industry
was passed. with the exception that in
terest on loans to be used for planting
and clearing land will be per cent all
other loans will be 6 per cent.
A draftof ordinance providing meth
DDS for enforcing the payment OF over
due road taxes was left an first discus
sion.
A Resolution was adopted authorizing
the increase of the salaries of assistant
graded teachers to $4,000 month An
ordinance was PASSED to amend the
Code so as to conform with the action of
the Council in granting an increase of
salary to the Police Judge.
Legislation was also passed author
izing the purchase of two fire engines
for Christiansted and Freieriksted.
The Council adjourned in the eve
hing without completing the order of
the day.
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1934-09-13
Corresp ondence
Frederiksted St. Croix vi
18TH SeDtember 1884

18th september 1884
e iitor" s.. Croix Trbune.
Christians ed. 81. Croix, V. l.
Dear Sir:
have never been more moved to
saw. now write, truly concerning your
Editorial AMI Random Notes of Tues
dav 18th Sept. yesterday.
Believe me-, the most cultured. the
most Ignorant wlfn', wnen reading
and studying. if he fails TO grasp the
truth in these art icles, then surely It
will be SKALAWA ism versus FACTS.
atn no extreme Radical. | am no
Party man, am undoubtedly a Law
Abiding Citizen who believes IN Law
and order. If otherwise 10 be called by
local politicians, please class me on the
Party of the late Hon. Henry Ralney
(Speaker of the Housed or you may class
my convictions to the Hon. Florelo II.
La Guardia, Mayor of New York City
want especially the common people
to know what is written therein. st.
Croix Tribune tuesday 11rh sept 1884
and thereby receive some great KIN OW-
LEOGE and TRUF
Ii is indeed a wonderful Editorial.
and if may add one Of President Lin
coins saying:
God must surely love the common
people: He made so many OF them.
remain yours truly
CHR. JOSEPH
Merchant and Real Estate
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ST.CRolX TRIBUN

Published daily except Sundays &HoH-
days at 53B Company St Christiansle'
ST. Croix. v. /. U S.A. by St. Croix
Cooperative Society
Enteredas second classma after on u ly
lst 1922 at the Post Office at Chris ii an
sted. ST. Croix. VI. U. S A. under the
Act of March 3rd. 1879
R. De CHABERT, Editor
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1934-09-13
Random Notes

the Puerto Ric1 H 4ral -, a new
weekly published by he Grsater Al
titles Publishing ComDa " Of San Juan,
Puerto Rico reached our desk. us prln
ted in English and is edited by A.
Sutherland. -
Late arrival of the mail from the mlln
land has delayed the sailing OF the cain
crime. Ii may arrive in Christiansted on
Sunday m IF ing
On account of the delay in the sailing
of the Catherine the ldga of thu Dis
trict Court ha4 postponed his trip 10 81
Crox this work.
Mr.. Andrew c. Pedro will be the Drin-
cinal speaker al a meeting 10 the Public
Market Christiansted on Sunday after
noon at 80 .. m.
affairs Of A ,,entleman" is the pic
ture TO be screened tonight at the Chris
tianStnd Theatre.
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1934-09-13

There was splendid teamwork be-
tween the Governor and Council so that
much benefici4 legislation was pas sed.