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Evening star., 1934-01-16
REPUBLICANS PUT OFF
DEVALUATION OPINION
Party Conference Decides to Offer
Veterans Relief Bill Under
Office Appropriations.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Senate Republicans at their first
party conference this session decided
today to offer the American Legion s
four-point veterans relief proposal as
an amendment to the independent Of
fees appropriation bill.
The conference, attended by 20 of
the IS Republican Senators and two Of
the nine independents. took no stand
on the gold dollar devaluation proposal.
Chairman McNary said this decision
would be deferred for another confer
ence when the bill Is available.
The decision to press the veterans
program forecast an economy fight on
the Senate floor similar to that recently
experienced in the House, but Demo-
cratic leaders have expressed belief 1t
will be ruled out on point Of order.
Evening star., 1934-01-16
TURNOVER HEAVY
ON STOCK MARKET
Profit Taking Sweeps Wide Path
After Rise, but Changes
Are Unimportant.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, January 16.-Heavy
profit-taking sales poured into the stock
market today. but new buying orders
lust about balanced offerings and prices
showed little change. Commodity mar
kets also felt the effect of realizing.
Bonds again rallied.
The dollar had brisk recovery IN
foreign exchange dealings. indicating
that the administration move toward
stabilization had prompted return Of
capital. Sterling was off 5 cents at
one time and French francs sagged
nearly one-tenth cent.
On the Stock Exchange. railroad
shares were strong but other groups
were narrowly irregular. showing few
extreme changes of more than ST.
Early trading was very brisk and trans
actions of the first hour totaled 1.170.-
600 shares Activity lightened appre-
ciably thereafter.
Evening star., 1934-01-16
544-MILE-PER.HOUR AIRPLANE
READY FOR WIND.TUNNEL TESTS

Details are published in the journal
of the Aeronautical Sciences, by John
Stack, aerodynamic engineer here in
research for the National Council of
Aeronautics.
The engines, Stack says, already
exist. His model is figured on a 2,300-
horsepower Rolls Royce r type engine.
Its great prospective speed comes
from slight alterations in conventional
shape, and from getting rid of all
possible external projecting surfaces.
Evening star., 1934-01-16
GARNETT is CONFIRMED
AS DISTRICT ATTORNEY
Rover's Successor Not Opposed in
Senate-Served Under
Wilson.

The Senate today confirmed the ap-
pointment Of Leslie C. Garnett to sue
coed Leo A. Rover as United States
attorney for the District. There was
no opposition or debate over the ap-
pointment.
Garnett's nomination was favorably
reported to the Senate yesterday by
the Judiciary Committee
Garnett was a former Assistant At
torney General during the Wilson ad.
uinistration.
Evening star., 1934-01-16
G. 0. P: OPPOSITION
LOOMS ON DOLLAR
RETALIATION PLAN
Black Reveals That Federal
Reserve Suggested u. S.
Take All Gold.
HEARINGS ARE DEMANDED
BY SENATE REPUBLICANS
Support for Monetary Program
Voiced to House Committee
by Frank A. Vanderlip.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Hints of organized Republican op-
position to the new Roosevelt dollar,
which is to have from so to GO per cent
of the old gold dollar content, were
paralleled today by the disclosure that
the Federal Reserve Board had recon-
snended that the Government take over
ell monetary gold.
Senate Republicans at, a caucus de-
manded adequate" hearings on the
monetary legislation asked by the
President yesterday. but they deferred
taking any position. Democrats OF
both branches spoke confidently of early
enactment.
However, Senator McNary, the Re-
publican leader, said the Banking Com
mittee would be asked late today to
conduct full hearings on the monetary
program and call those ''Schooled IN
the wisdom of currency, banking, farm
ing and business without regard TO
party affiliation"
Gov. Eugene Black of the Reserve
Board made statement revealing the
boards recent action. The stand was
expected to soften some congressional
opposition to the Federal Government
taking the profit resulting from dollar
revaluation.
Support for the Roosevelt monetary
program was voiced to the House Colh-
age Committee by Frank A. Vanoeflp'
New York banker and flnancler, Wnlle
Secretary Morgenthau prepared to ap-
near late today before the Senate
Banking Committee to testify on the
administration proposals.
Roosevelt Calls Council.
President Roosevelt called meeting
of his executive council-Whlch ADVISES
him on governmental plans-for this
afternoon. Whether fiscal policies
would come under discussion was not
disclosed.
Meanwhile, the Reconstruction FL
nance Corporation announced II hao
ceased its gold purchases ABROAD at
noon yesterday. ;ot
.Jesse H. Jones, chairman in brle1
statement said all gold purchases NJ
itiated abroad prior to noon YESTERDAY
will be completed. and that certlhcateS
Of nints or assay Offices for domestlc
newly-mined gold issued prior to MD
night last night will be honored,
Jones had nothing 10 say as 10 the
probable price the Treasury VIII pay
the corporation for its gold. although
it was pointed out unofficially IN Gov
ernment financial circles that the
whole matter would be one "of oooX-
keeping anyhow.
Issues Formal Statement.
In his statement. Gov. Black said the
Federal Reserve Board had recon-
mended to President Roosevelt the
taking over by the Government OF all
monetary gold He added that the
hoard has felt that the Reserve banks
should not be the beneflciaries OF the
enhanced value placed upon tneT solo
holdings by purely monetary policy
of the Government
to the President the statement said.
The governor made public letter to
the President, dated December 29, IN
which he urged congressional action TO
CAPTURE the huge Reserve bank gold
supply of s3,5OO,OOO,oOO for the Gov
eminent.
Following this letter" Black said,
"the President decided that the ques-
ton of the transfer of the title to the
Continued on Page S, Column D.
Evening star., 1934-01-16

President Roosevelt arranged In a
conference today with Robert Fechner,
director of the Civilian Conservation
Corps, for continuation of the corps for
second year, beginning In April.
Fechner said the corps would be
maintained at its full strength Of 300,-
900 men for another year. adding this
would involve an appropriation Of $780,
600, 900,
Evening star., 1934-01-16
2,O41,ill for D. {. Institutions.

The bill contains appropriations to-
falling S2.047.711 for four District in
stitutions. The largest item for local
institutions is s1,o64.961 recommended
for support. clothing and so forth, for
st. Elizabeth's Hospital This is the
amount recommended by the budget,
but is S5l,739 less than the appropria-
ton for the current fiscal year.
For Columbia Institution for the Deaf
the Federal contribution toward main
tenance of this institution is recon-
mended in the sum of sl19600. which
is the budget estimate and S2,600 less
than the current appropriation.
For Howard University there is recon-
mended an appropriation of s605 900.
which is the budget estimate. and is
s467,500 less than the 1884 appropri-
alton. A total of s2278811 has been
allocated by the Public Works Admins
tration for construction at Howard
University.
For Freedmen's Hospital the bill car
ries S258,150 for salaries and subsistence
and other miscellaneous expenses at
Freedmen's Hospital. which is the
budget estimate and sl7.980 less than
the current appropriation.
Evening star., 1934-01-16
Shakespeare Having
Trouble in English;
Faces Foot Ball Ban
BY the Associated Press.

SOUTH BEND. Ind. January Is.
of all things-William Shake
speare is having trouble with his
English
Not william Shakespeare of
Stratford-on-Avon. but William
Shakespeare of Notre Dame Will
liam is a promising halfback, a
good student in other studies,
but not so hot in his English
course. With midsemester ex-
aminations coming the end of
this month, Elmer Layden, Notre
Danes new athletic director and
foot ball coach. today urged Will
liam to bear down on the Eng
llsh so he won't become ineligible.
Evening star., 1934-01-16

SHARON, Pa, January 16 [Pl-Mrs.
Mary Sitynar 81 is in Jail today await
ing court action after telling police
she killed her 2-year-old son four years
ago because she did not want him to
go through life a paralytic.
After her surrender the woman
waived hearing yesterday. She said
her conscience had troubled her since
the day of the boys death.
Evening star., 1934-01-16
MYSTERIOUS ANIMAL DEVOURS
DOGS and TERRORIZES PEOPLE

others are going about their daily work
armed with pistols.
Rev. w. ]. Hancock colored minis
ter, saw the animal. He said "it was
as fast as lightning and looked like a
giant kangaroo running and leaping
across the field" 1t had just killed a
large police dog and had left nothing
but the head and shoulders of the VIC
tim in the owners yard Frank Cobb
also saw the thing. Ne said it was
unlike anything he had ever seen, but
that it resembled a kIAgaroo.
A searching party Hacked the ami
NAL up mountains. Ae to where the
trail disappeared mead cave.
Evening star., 1934-01-16
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
LANGLEY FIELD, Va, January is.
An airplane promising to fly so fast
it will make the air hard" is in the
wind-tunnel model stage here.
The design calls for 544 miles an
hour, which is more than 100 miles
faster than the world record now held
by Agello at 423 miles an hour, and
more than 70 per cent Of the velocity
of sound.
Evening star., 1934-01-16
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
SOUTH PITTSBURG, Tenn, Janu-
ary 16-A mysterious animal as fast
as lightning" and like giant kanga-
roo" is spreading terror through the
Hamburg community.
The creature first appeared Satur-
day night. 1t killed and partially de-
voured several German police dogs.
The next night it killed other dogs and
some geese and ducks.
Farmers are carrying their shotguns
to the fields for fear OF the beast and
Evening star., 1934-01-16
Bandits Take Banks Last Cent.

ANDERSON, Ala, January 16 (P).-
Robbers using an acetylene torch early
today burned through the vault of the
Bank of Anderson, obtaining between
$500 and $4,000, all the cash, includ-
ing pennies, in the bank. The loss
was covered by insurance.
Evening star., 1934-01-16
Centralized Currency Issue
Urged on House by Vanderlip
Protection From Political
Interference Also Is
Recommended.
Doubts Variations in Dol.
lar Gold Content Viii
Control Prices.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Creation of a new Federal agency
to have sole power of currency issue
was recommended today by Frank A.
Vanderlip. New York banker.
Testifying before the House Coinage
Committee, he said the management
should be protected both from politi-
cal interference and interference by
organized banking interests
Full use of the rediscount rate, open
Continued on Page 5. Column -
Evening star., 1934-01-16
$31,098,0()O ASKED
IN INTERIOR BILL
Measure Reported to House
Calls for Reduction of S19,-
$4,000 Under Last Year.

The Interior Department supply bill
calling for an outlay of s3l, ,098 900 in
the coming fiscal year, compared with
s50,479,oo0 for the current 12-month
period, was reported to the House today
by its Appropriations Committee.
1t advanced as the second of the
nine regular departmental money bills,
the flrst-for the independent Offices
having been passed by the House and
sent to the Senate last week.
Representative Taylor. Democrat,
Colorado. chairman of the subcommit-
tee in charge of the measure, attributed
the reductions of s19, ,380. 900 under the
present year largely to the additional
funds given the department in recent
months by the Public Works Admins
tration.
For the first time since construction
was started on the Boulder Canyon
Dam project, he pointed out, it re-
qulred no funds in the bill. the P. W.
A. having allocated s3S.o000 900.
197,50I, 900 AlIocated.
Altogether. the report said, sle7 SOL
600 OF public works funds have been
turned over to the Interior Department
by Secretary Ickes, who heads both the
Interior Department and the P. W. A.
OF the total carried in the bill. sl6,-
269.08 is allotted the Indian service
a reduction of s2,697 900 under the cur
rent year. This is exclusive of appro-
priatlons from tribal funds amounting
to Sl,414000.
Among the regular appropriations in
the bill are: General Land Office
S788 900: Bureau of Reclamation. $780,
$50. or s2,142.250 less than current out
lays; Geological Survey, 81 03000;
national parks, s6,3l9,OOO: Office OF
Education. $233.000; Federal Board for
Vocational Education. 1889 800: Alas
kan government. S716.200; Hawaii. S62,
210; Virgin Islands, S334,758.
Evening star., 1934-01-16
MINE LEADER ARRESTED
Cappellini, Caller of Strike, Seized
as Parole Violator.

WILKES BARRE, Pa. January l6
P)-Rinaldo Cappellini, State president
Of the United Anthracite Miners of
Pennsylvania which has called a strike
in the upper coal fields, was arrested
today as a parole violator He was
taken to the Luzerne County Jail pend
ing his return to the Eastern Peniten-
tiary at Philadelphia to serve out his
term on a charge of arson.
Evening star., 1934-01-16
Communist Kills Himself.

DORTMUND, Germany, January 16
R-Stephan Kaptur a Communist
sentenced to death for Staying Nazi
storm trooper, hanged himself in pris-
on, it was announced officially today.
Evening star., 1934-01-16
KILLS SELF OVER ERROR

Hedu OF FEDERAL BuSlneSS survey
Shoots Self.
ASHEVILLE, N. c., January 16 (P).-
V. E. Mcdaniel, go, of Shelby. district
supervisor of the Federal business sur
vey. which began here yesterday, COM
mitted suicide in his hotel room early
today, Coroner j., L. Carroll announced.
The body was found in the bath room
with a pistol bullet in the head. A
note was found in which Mcdaniel said
he had failed to obtain a notary's seal
on papers authorizing the men under
him to begin work on the survey and
he believed this negligence would cost
him his position
Evening star., 1934-01-16
ADMITS KILLING CHILD

Continued on Page 8, Column So
Evening star., 1934-01-16
WEATHER.

10. s. Weather Bureau ForecastJ
Cloudy and colder with lowest temper
ature about "a degrees tonight: tomor-
row cloudy, colder; moderate winds.
observation-disclosures 40, at noon
today; lowest, 81, at 1:30 am. today.
Full report on page At.
Evening star., 1934-01-16
WILL CONTINUE c. c. C.

Continued on Page 2, Column g.
Evening star., 1934-01-16

CONTINUED on Page 5, Column D.
Evening star., 1934-11-09
Keep the Younger Set
Warmly Clad This Winter


The heavy wool Ski Suit, sketched at left is a happy
choice In red green, blue, brown or wne-with <S
matching helmet. For boys girls, sizes to g. ~
Very cozy and very "grown-up is the Logging Suit with
separate plaid mackinaw-and cap that repeats 90 o5
the plaid in its border Sizes to 8.......... w.
Suede Cloth Leggings are grand and warm-and their
Talon fasteners make donning them a very simple
affair." In red. gray, navy or tan. ................
Other Separate Leggings in jersey, ST. In suede
leather $5.
JUVENILES APPAREL, FOURTH
SKETCHED RIGHT
En- route to bed nautical Robe is snug and swank In
blue, green flannel with MILDLY collar and <E
insignia ................... ..................
Other Flannel Robes in sizes to 1s, s..
And for cuddling into bed Flanneette Paanas chase
away chils The style sketehed is two piece $3.50
in sizes to TO-. ...........................
Other Flannelette Pajamas, in Seelp styles, and
in sizes to 1s, s5c to $15o.
Warm Combinations (not sketched) in all cotton
coton-wool-a combinations. Sizes to IL, $1.15
to $1.85.
GIRLS FURNISHINGS, FOURTH
Matching Hat and Scarf Sets a clever eoldweather
idea. We sketch gay set the felt hat trimmed <zoS
with plaid to match the scarf ................
ton duvetyn knits rabbits hair plaid WOOL Sizes 81 to
22H, 81 to 1895.
GIRLS An, JUNIOR MISSES HATS F1ooa.
Evening star., 1934-11-09
This Years Newbery Award

The John Newbery Medal for "The Years Most Distin
gushed Contribution Literature for Children has been
awarded for 1884 Cornela Megs for Invincble louisa
The Story of the Author of Little Women Other New
berry Awards displayed in window, follows:
Evening star., 1934-11-09

1922-The Story of Mankind, by
II. ". Vas Loon
1923-The Voyages of Doctor boo.
little, by Hugh Loftims
192+The Dark Frieate, by Charles
B. Hawes
192S-Tales from. Silver Lands, BY
Charles Finger
1926-Shen of the Sea, by Arthur
B. Chrismdn
1927-Smoky; the Cowhorse, BY
VIII James
BOOKS, FIRST FLOOR.
Evening star., 1934-11-09

192S-Gay Neck, by Uhas Gopat
Makerji
19z9-Trumpets Of Krakaw, BY
Eric P. Kelly
1930-Hitty, by Rachel Field
l93l-The Cat Who Went to Hea.
ven, by E. Coefsworth
1882 Waterless Mountain, BY
Laaro A. Armer
1933-Youns Flu of the Upper
Yanstze, BY E. F. Lswis
193+Invincible Louisa, by Cor.
Selia Meiss
The Redwood gazette., 1934-12-13

and girls.
Don't forget to stop at our house.
Love from Donna Mae Benedict
Lucan
Dear Santa:
I am nine years old and in the
Fifth Grade, so please select good
book for me. l would also like red
sweater and some candy and nuts if
you have plenty. "Be sure you don't
forget the little crippled boys and
girls"
If you are cold and hungry, when
you get to my house, be sure and
come in.
Thanking you very much,
Betty Ann Anderson
Sundown
Dear Santa:
am a little girl seven years old
living on a farm. I go to the Sum-
down School Dist. No. 27.
I want you to bring me a Shirley
Temple doll, doll house with seven
rooms and please bring me our fami-
ly nicely decorated tree. l have
one brother, Dickie and he will write
letter next week. He is four years
old.
| will put several ears of corn on
our front porch for your reindeer.
Your little friend,
Patricia Ann O'Callaghan
Lucan
Dear Santa Claus
am in the 5th grade and IL years
old. I am write you this letter to let
you know what I would like you to
bring me. l would like to have a
story book and gloves, candy, appel,
nuts.
And a Merry Christmas.
From Your Friend,
Josephine suess
Lucan
Dear Santa Claus:
| am years o,d and in the 4th
grade. And for Christmas I would
like to have you Bring me A Story
book and a pair of house slippers
and Candy and Nuts.
AS l don't ask you to bring much
for me Because you got to go and
see so many poor children.
And I will have something to eat
on the porch for your reindeers when
you get here. A Merry Christmas to
you Santa Claus.
From your loving friend,
Mildred Suess
The Redwood gazette., 1934-12-13
Dear Santa

Dear Santa
Please bring me car and watch
and a caterpillar tractor.
William Forbrook
Morgan
Dear Santa,
Pease bring me doll and bug
gy. Please bring me a set of dishes
and two tablets for Christmas. Bring
me a box of colors and a pencilbox
for Christmas. I wish you a merry
Christmas and Happy New Year.
am in the 3rd Grade. I have two sis
ters. One is nine years old. I have
one brother He is five years old. /
am eight years old.
The Redwood gazette., 1934-12-13
Your friend,
Luverne Gruendemann
Morgan

Morgan
Dear Santa Claus,
l am seven years am in the End
grade Please bring me a pencilbox
and colors, a tablet and a rubber
baby doll Ia in. tall. Bring us a
Christmas tree and get US candy,
gum. frosted cookies, popcorn string
ed, peanuts and put them on our
Christmas tree.
I will let the window open for you
Santa.
Your friend
Monica Spaeth
The Redwood gazette., 1934-12-13

Morgan
Dear Santa:
I am year old and will be 4 in
December Please bring me train
and a tool chest.
Your friend
Gordon Kjeldgaard
Morgan
Dear Santa Claus.
/ am four years old and like San
ia Claus I am going to see you in
town Saturday? Dec. %.
Please bring me a tricycle. and a
ticker toy set. so I can make lots of
difference things.
Good bye Santa.
Your friend
Alloys Leo Spaeth
Morgan
Dear Santa Claus
Pease bring me tool chest and
some nuts and candy. Please don't
forget my little sister Arlene. I am
six years old and in the first grade.
Your friend
Robert Rose
Morgan
Dear Santa Claus.
hope you can come with the rein
deer's now, that we have snow.
Please Santa, bring me caterpillar.
Please bring me Bike.
Please, will you bring me a pair of
stockings. I wish all the children a
Merry Christmas. I am six years
old and in the first grade. I hope
everyone will get toys this years. 1
hope everyone will get their stocking
filled.
John Waidelich
Morgan
Dear Santa;
1 am writing you letter, telling
you what I would like to have for
Christmas.
I would like to have big doll very
much. And a rocking chair to rock
her in. Some candy and nuts. That
is all this time.
Goodbye tell Christmas eve.
Your friend
Leotamae Owen
*
Morgan
Dear Santa Claus,
1 am six years old, and Pm in the
first grade. I try very hard to be
good at home and at school. Please
bring me nice little red wagon. I
also like to play cards. I've lost my
old ring so please bring me a new
one with a green set. We will have
fire in the heater, so if you get cold
come to our house and warm up.
Your friend,
Anita Ruth Ohnesorge
Morgan
Dear Santa.
I am just a little girl. I am six
wears old and am in the first grade.
NV teacher is Miss Mikaelson. !
like school very much.
Have you still your reindeers /
liked my present from last year.
This year / would want you please to
bring me a small iron, doll buggy
and table. will see you in town
soon.
Your little friend,
Alice Mae Mielke
Morgan
Dear Santa,
Will you please bring me some
colors, pencils, tablet and pair of
stocking and big doll.
am six years old and in the first
grade.
Thank you Santa
Your friend
Loretta Spaeth
Morgan
Dear Santa Claus,
Please bring me little washing
machine. Please bring me a little
clothes line. Please bring me little
tub. Please bring me little chair
big enough for me to sit in.
Kathleen Marie Sorenson
The Redwood gazette., 1934-12-13

Redwood Falls
Dear Santa Claus,
am not asking for much because
know there are other boys and girls
who want something TOO
would like an olympic runner and
a pair of rubbers and a Story Book
also some candy and nuts please.
Don't forget to bring my new baby
sister something. I am ten years old
and go to the Lincoln school.
Your Good friend
Billy Farrell
Redwood Falls
Dear Santa Claus
l would like to have you bring me
a pair of Ice skates, a snow suit,
little doll, an bike please, | wish
i could visit you at the North Pole
and see all your rooms, that have
all the toys and things.
With love,
Anna Swalwell
Morgan
Dear Santa
How are you getting along in the
deep snow. When are you coming TO
Morgan. l would like to see you. l
wish for a box of colors. And a
baby buggy for my little brother
Darwin. Be sure to come in the mid
night so l am fast asleep. / will
put something one the table for you
to eat. 1 know you will be very
hungry. 1 am eight years old. I
am in the third grade. My letter is
getting so long so will close.
Your little friend,
Doris Raddatz
=:
Renville
Dear Santa Claus
Please bring me doll, paints and
q paint book.
My brother Ronald wants pop
gun and a watch.
Little Joan wants doll and doll
buggy.
1 am six years old and in the first
grade.
Ronald is four and Joan is three
years old.
We have been pretty good boys
The Redwood gazette., 1934-12-13
Don't Forget Poor Children,
Many Letters To Santa Say

Below are more Of the many let
tiers sent by Redwood and Renville
county children to Santa Claus, via
The Gazette. Children who have
not already mailed their letters are
advised to do so at once if they wish
to compete for the five 81 prizes Of
fered.