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Evening star., 1934-07-24
BOWERMAN URGES
CENTRAL LIBRARY
New Building and More
Funds for Books Sought
by Librarian.

Even with completion of its new
Georgetown Branch, plans for which
now are well under way, the Public
Library will be able to serve "con-
veniently and properly" less than sc
per cent of the residents of the Dis
trict. DR.. George M. Bowerman
librarian, declared today.
AT present" DR.. Bowerman said
I'VE feel We are serving only about
3S per cent of the population, and
completion of the new branch will
leave us with long way to 60 before
we're able to furnish the kind OF
service we'd like to serve. What we
need above all things, is a new GEN.
tral building"
Since 1929. DR.. Bowerman ex-
planned, library readers have in
creased from $4,000 to 10000, while
the number of books in circulation
has grown from 1861 900 to $3.50 900.
During the last year, however, he
added. there has been a slight de-
crease in the number of volumes in
circulation.
In some cities" DR.. Bowerman
explained, this would be attributable
to better economic conditions. Here
in Washington. however, the cause,
for the most part, is the decrease in
our book fund.
From 1881 to 1888, for instance
the fund was S54 500, but last year
it was only $4,000, and it's the same
sum this year Naturally, We can't
buy as many books as formerly. and
this is bound to have an effect on cir
culation figures. AS a matter of fact
I'm surprised the circulation DROP
hasn't been greater"
Evening star., 1934-07-24
HOOVER WILL Join
GANCSTER DRIVE
Director to Go to Chicago.
DiIIinger's Gun to Be
Exhibited Here.

J. Edgar Hoover, director of the
Justice Departments Division of In
vestigation. is planning to go to Chi
cago within few days, ostensibly for
personal conference with his agents
on strategy for 'mopping up" the
remainder of the Dillinger gang.
Hoover confirmed reports OF his Inn
pending visit to the scene Of John
Dillinger's last stand. but declined to-
day to discuss details of the confer
ence he will have there with Melvin
Purws, agent In charge Of the Chicago
field Office. and other leaders of the
Justice Department anti-crime forces.
Dillingers revolver and other per-
sonal effects the gangster was carry
ing when he was slain will be ex-
hibited by the Government as an OBJ
ject lesson to other criminals who
defy the Federal forces Of the law.
The gun, fully loaded, was in the
notorious outlaws hand when an uni
IDENTIFIED agent beat him TO the draw
Sunday night. Dillinger had drawn
the gun from his trousers pocket when
he saw the ring Of Federal operatives
closing in on him.
The revolver. an extra clip Of cart
ridges found in Dilllnger's pocket.
watch chain and several other be-
longings Of the dead gunman. will be
added to the Justice Departments
crime museum" collection.
The museum will be set up In a
special room in the new Justice Build
ing at Tenth street and Pennsylvania
avenue. The building will be ready
| for occupancy in a short time.
The Dillinger articles will be placed
alongside disguises, artillery and other
instruments used by such other des-
perate criminals as Harvey Bailey,
George Machine Gun" Kelly, Albert
Bates. Frank Nash and the Barrow
brothers.
In connection with the Chicago
conference 1t is known that Hoover
and his men are determined to con-
ttnue their dragnet until they have
caught George Baby Face" Nelson,
on whose head a price of $4,000 has
been placed; Homer Van Meter and
John Hamilton-all associates Of the
late Dillinger.
Nelson, also known as Lester ellis,
must answer for the machine gun
Staying in Wisconsin of w. Carter
Baum. Federal agent, who partici-
pated in the futile raid on Dillinger's
Little Bohemia hideout last March.
Mrs. Baum, left with two young
children to support, visited Director
Hoover yesterday and expressed her
qualification over the climax of the
hunt which cost her husbands life.
Mrs. Baum receives pension of about
500 month. She resides in a suburb.
Acting Attorney General William
Stanley today declared organized So
ciety has triumphed, as 1t must over
one who would defy its laws" He
said the death of Dilllnger should
give "a solemn warning to the GRIM
inal element in this country that the
Department OF Justice is determined
that rowing. desperate men shall not
be permitted to rob and murder with
impunity."
Stanley paid high tribute to Hoover,
Purvis, Samuel p. Cowley and other
agents. as well as the East Chicago.
Ind, police, for the capture and
shooting Of Dillinger.
Evening star., 1934-07-24
Staying of Dillinger Rereals
CrOuth of u. S. Police PO,uers
Attorney General BE.
comes Super.Police-
man for Nation.
Breakdown Of Local En-
forcement Blamed
for Laxity.
BY DAVID LAWRENCE.

He vas standing at the telephone
booth In the Union Station. preparing
to leave for his first vacation since he
came to Washington as Attorney Cen
eral His tall. angular figure was bent
over the table as he dictated state
ment 10 a secretary who had arrived
five minutes before train time. ! hap
pened by at that moment and as he
saw me the Attorney General ex-
claimed:
"Dillinger has been caught-shot,
mortally wounded
To say that Attorney General Cum
mingx was pleased is TO express it
somewhat clumsily. for after all who
can be pleased at the death OF any
body? Yet the significance OF the
murder of the man who had murdered
others was really its effect on others
the deterring influence which IT may
have on those who have been glori-
fying gangsters as heroes,
IL is a strange paradox to find the
Attorney General Of the United states
concerned with police crimes. twenty
tiye years ago 1t would have been re-
parded as a rare occurrence. For the
police power under the American sys-
tenn has been vested largely In the
States. The killing OF Dillinger marks
turning piont in Federal police
power. New authority given by Con-
eress to apprehend criminals made 1t
nossible for a Federal detective force
10 Law the trap and finally to capture
the man who had been responsible Tor
the killing of many innocent people.
Operate on Big Scale.
Over in Europe. and in this coun-
try TO some extent. they sing the
praises of Scotland Yard, little real
izing that Scotland Yard really Is a
METROPOLITAN police force and II IL
does reach out beyond London IL
reaches in a few hours into the sur
rounding territory, while, in Amer
ica. Dillinger operated In several
States whose combined area was two
or three times that Of the United
Kingdom.
The far-hung regions of the Mid
die West. the quick means of COM
munication and transportation snd
the tendency of local police to yield
to bribes or intimiation, rather than
to tackle desperadoes. have all been
responsible for the fact that today
the Attorney General of the United
States is a sort of super-deteetive
and super policeman for the Nation
and that a Federal detective force
co-ordinating the work of the State
police bodies. is absolutely essential.
The growth of crime under pro-
hibition probably was largely re-
Evening star., 1934-07-24

was used by him in escaping from
Sandusky. Ohio.
While the speculation over the tip
off" was at its height the morbidly
curious had their chance TO satisfy
their longing for a look at Dillinger S
body. From early Sunday night on
they turned the Cook County Morgue
into a lively spot, jamming in to see
the man who brought terror to the
Middle West.
Spectators Warned.
What they saw was body. tilted on
an angle of As degrees in a glass cage
On each big toe was a tab. labeled
"Dilllnger."
There was so much pushing and
showing among the crowds that Deputy
Coroner Jacob M. Schewel had to
shout a warning that no more specta-
tors would be permitted to view the
body until they behaved.
Wen behave" they shouted and
another throng marched forward TO see
John Dillinger in death.
IT wouldn't have wanted to see
I think it's moral lesson, don't you?
It's like the coroner said, crime
doesn't pay does it?"
No one answered, but there was the
S7.70 they found in Dillinger's pocket
and there was the Sc it cost to hold
the inquest.
Il hope" said Coroner Walsh as he
oil ho
long before the rest of the Dillinger
gang is brought to justice in a similar
manner and it will be a pleasure as
coroner to conduct these inquests,
am gratified to report that all this
cost the county was Sc for a jury"
And probably, the police believe, the
coroner'S hope will be realized.
Love Theft Is Theory.
Information from police sources last
night indicated that former convict
whose sweetheart Dillinger stole put
him on the spot.
She was the mysterious woman ir
red" who, with a woman companion
was at the desperado's side when he
was killed by police bullets.
Information gained from her and
her deserted lover, the story went
was relayed by the police of East Chi
cago, Ind, to Purvis.
Theresa Paulis, 90, and Eta
Natelsky, injured by the fusillade ol
bullets that ended John Dillinger's
career in front of a movie theatei
Sunday night, were both in good con-
dition.
Both suffered only slight flesh
wounds from the bullets intended for
the Nations No. l criminal. Miss
PauliS was able to leave the hospital
few hours after the shooting, and
Miss Natelsky's condition was reported
as excellent.
Evening star., 1934-07-24
THREE HORSES DIE
IN RACE TRACK FIRE
Twenty Grooms and Attendants
at Salem, N. H., Escape From
Burning Stalls.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
SALEM, N. H., July 24.-At least
three horses we're burned to death
last night as fire swept two stables at
the Rockingham race track. The
horses known to have died were
Arrowswift, Old Depot and Vote.
More than 100 horses we're released
by attendants and milled IN groups
along the nearby State highway and
in neighborlng fields. 1t was impos-
sible to round them up Immediately
in the dark, and complete check
was impossible until daylight. 1t was
not believed, however, that any others
perished.
Twenty grooms and attendants
who slept in the two burned stables
escaped.
Evening star., 1934-07-24
Heat Affecting Politicians.

ST. LOUIS (P-Politicians have
been noticing the heat even more
than the average citizen. One hun
dred and fifty candidates lined up at a
picnic to avail themselves of public
address system. but the heat had
driven the prospective audience TO
the shade Of nearby grove-and out
Of hearing.
Evening star., 1934-07-24
Dillinger's Nemesis Preferred
Books to ''Cop-Robber" Games

Going and Miss Kessie Purvis of
Columbia, Mrs William Davidson and
Mrs. Robert Latham of Chester. Mrs.
Jessie Mae Eaddy of Johneonville and
Miss Mary BeSs Purvis of Timmons-
vile.
They all, the father said, may meet
for a family reunion when young
Melvin comes home.
Evening star., 1934-07-24
Odd Fellows to Meet.

LOVETTSVILLE, Va, July "a (Spe-
ciaD The Northern Virginia Odd
Fellows Association will meet with
the Lovettsville Lodge here tomorrow.
at 8 pm. The association Is COM
posed of the lodges from Alexandria,
Arlington. Fairfax, Prince William,
Fequier. Clarke, Frederick, Culpeper
Stafford and Loudoun Counties.
Evening star., 1934-07-24
A. c. H. BUSSLER BURIED
Funeral Services Held at Wood

Funeral Services Held at Wood
side Cemetery, Brinklow.
ASHTON, Md, July "a (SpeciaD
Funeral services for Arthur C. H.
Bussler, 81. who died suddenly Sun
day at the home of his son and daugh-
ter-in-law, DR.. and Mrs. Louis T.
Bussler, here, we're held at the grave
this morning, Rev. Melvin E. Lederer,
pastor of the M. E. Church here, off,
ciating. Burial was in Woodside
Cemetery, Brinklow.
Mr.. Bussler was a native of Pitts
burgh, Pa, and for many years was
in the hotel and theatrical business
in that city. He had lived here about
three years. He is survived by three
sons, Arthur Bussler of Washington,
Paul E. Bussler of Evansville, Ind, and
DR.. BusSler.
Evening star., 1934-07-24
SHOT IN LEG
Frank O'Brien Receives Wound
in Lunch Room Row.

III LuHCH hUUNl hUWs
Frank O'Brien, 80, of the 1000 block
of Seventh street, was shot in the leg
early today in a row in a lunch room
in the HOO block of Ninth street.
A short time later second precinct
police arrested John Gaskins, alias
DOC" Davis, 80, of the 1900 block of
N street, and booked him for investi-
cation.
O'Brien was treated at Emergency
Hospital.
Evening star., 1934-07-24
DELEGATES ARE NAMED
Hotel and Restaurant Employees
to Meet at Minneapolis.

Robert Holt, Sarah Sands and
Charles E. Sands will represent the
Hotel and Restaurant Employees
Alliance, Local 78l, at the conven-
ton in Minneapolis. August IL. of
the Hotel and Restaurant Employees
Alliance and the Bartenders' Interna-
tional League of America, it was an
nounced today.
The announcement was made by
Local 78l, whose headquarters is at
l4i2 / street. No time has been
set TO date for the delegates leaving
Evening star., 1934-12-28
Ambassador Of Italy
Guest at French Embassy.

The Ambassador of Italy, Signor
Augusta Rosso, was the ranking guest
at the dinner given last evening by
the Ambassador Of France and Nine.
de Laboulaye at the embassy.
Other guests included the Ambas-
sador of Brazil and Senhora de
Aranha, the Secretary of Commerce
and Mrs. Daniel c. Roper, the Min
lister of Panama and Sonora de Alfaro,
Maj. Gen. and Mrs. John H. Russell,
Gen. and Mrs. Louis McCarty Little,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Warren, Miss
Mabel Boardman, the counselor of the
Spanish Embassy and Sonora de
Yrujo, the counselor of the Swiss Le-
cation. M. Louis H. Michel; the mill
tary attache Of the British Embassy
and Mrs. w. w. T. Torr, Miss Irene
Boyle, Miss Harrit Wislow, the mill
tary attache of the French Embassy
and Nine. Lombard and M. Paul de
Laboulaye, son of the hosts.
The Ambassador of Japan, Mr..
Saito, will entertain at a tea tomor-
row afternoon for the members of
the American Historical Association.
The Secretary of War and Mrs.
George H. Dern will entertain at a
Evening star., 1934-12-28

E. Fogle Of st. Marys. Miss Clendenin
is the daughter Of the late Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Webster Clendenin of
Greensboro. N. c., and has made her
home in Washington for the past five
years. She attended st. Mary's Col
lege in Raleigh. N. c.. and Mr.. Fogle
was graduated from the Marietta Col
lege at Marietta, Ohio, and Is now in
| business in Albany Mr. Fogle is a
member Of Phi NJ Fraternity and Phi
Beta Kappa.
The wedding Of Miss Clendenin and
Mr.. Fogle will take place in March.
Mrs. David Stewart Hendrick will
give ball this evening at the May
flower to present her granddaughter
Miss Bambie McKenna, to society
Preceding the ball Mr.. and Mrs. Royal
Evening star., 1934-12-28

Totten, who has returned from q visit
with her son, Mr.. j. E. Totten, In De-
troit and a visit at her former home
in Nashville. The Minister and his
mother will go to New York tomor-
row preparatory to sailing January
3, for South Africa.
Comdr. L. B. Frost, U. S. N, and
Mrs Frost will go to New York next
week to spend a week or 10 days. Mrs.
Frost is known musically as Katherine
McNeal Frost, one of the outstanding
pianists here.
Former Ambassador to Italy and
Mrs. Richard Washburn Child have
arrived in Washington from their
home in New York City and are at
the Carlton.
Miss Mildred English will entertain
her home on Massachusetts, avenue.
in honor of her brother-in-law and
sister, Ensign and Mrs. Richard Poor
Assisting Miss English will be Mrs.
Edward Yonkers. Mrs. George Berry,
Miss Mary Katheryne Spinks, Miss
Aileen Harris, Miss Katharine Pear
son, Miss Betty Yost, Miss Lucille
Elliott, Mrs. r. c. Buluer of Annapolis
and Mrs. Marion Maus Of Baltimore.
Mrs. Frederick c. Hicks and her son,
Frederick Stevens Hicks, have arrived
at the Shoreham to pass several days,
having come from their home at
Sands Point, Long Island, N. Y. They
Evening star., 1934-12-28

will go to Fort Monroe. Va, Monday
to spend New Year eve with Mrs.
Hicks daughter. Mrs. Paul Kelly. and
Lieut. Kelly, who are stationed there.
Mrs. Hicks, who formerly spent the
Winters In Washington, has leased her
town house here to the Undersecre-
tary Of State and Mrs. William Phil
lips for the Winter.
Evening star., 1934-12-28

Senior and Sonora Gozelez Prada
are the guests of the latter's mother.
Mrs. Emerson Howe, at her home at
2l01 Connecticut avenue. Sonora
Prada entertained informally at
luncheon yesterday afternoon. Her
guests included Miss Carolyn Nash,
who with her mother, Mrs. Francis
s. Nash, Is on her annual visit to the
Capital, and who will sail with her
mother to join Capt. Nash in France
where they will make their home
Capt. and Mrs. Nash and Miss Nash
will spend the late Winter along
(Continued on Third Pagel
Evening star., 1934-12-28
Clendenin- Fogle Engagement
Announced Here Today.

Mr.. and Mrs. r. Reynolds Black
well announce the engagement Of the
latter's sister, Miss Doris Evelyn Glen
denim, to Mr.. Elston Edgar Fogle Of
Albany. N. Y. formerly of st. Marys,
w. Va, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Evening star., 1934-12-28

T. McKenna, parents of the debutante,
viii entertain at dinner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Dodge will
entertain at dinner preceding the
debut Of Miss McKenna In honor OF
Miss Mary Ellen Corby.
Mrs. William Guthrie and her sis
ter. Mrs. Catharine Let's Jones, en-
tertained at luncheon today at the
Chevy Chase Club IN honor Of Miss
Dorothy Haney Let's and Miss Mary
Ellen Corby, debutantes Of the sea-
son. There were about 80 guests.
Evening star., 1934-12-28

Continued on Third Page.
Evening star., 1934-12-28

The United States Minister to the
Union Of South Africa, Mr.. Ralph j,
Totten has been joined at the May
flower by his mother, Mrs. James B.
Evening star., 1934-12-28

The Secretary of War and Mrs.
George H. Dern will entertain at a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-25
PIONEERS GIVEN TO HORSEMEN
Iowa Professor Lends Suggestions to Help
 Novice Buyers

Ames, Iowa (UP)-With reports of revived and steadily growing market for horses coming in from all parts Of the United States, Pro- lessor A. B. Caine, of the Iowa tSate College Animal Husbandry department, recently came forward with a few suggestions which he felt would be of value to the novice in horse buying.
 Professor Caine said 1t was no secret that the "ton gelding, or mare, has limited outlet. but the stylish chunk of 1,400 to 1,700 pounds Is just about the best thing you could want in the way of horsefiesh.
 When you inspect your prospec- tive buy, you should make sure, the professor pointed out, that actions are snappy, energetic. free and straight. Also he, or she, should possess "a conformation indicative of strength, endurance and long life"
 However, Professor Caine did not confine his remarks 10 buyers of horses alone, but had a few pointers for those who would sell the horses, too. He declared that horses under five years did not have the qualities which make for fast selling and advised that they would be better used for trading purposes. He questioned the ad- visibility of keeping geldings after they are five or six years old; said there just wasn't any market for that kind of a horse. Mares, he said, should be kept on the farm where they belong and are needed to raise colts
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-25
DYNAMITE PUT
 M ROAD SHOVEL

Greenwich. Conn. April 25. (UP) IA stick of dynamite placed in the crankcase of the motor of a gaso- line road shovel exploded to-day when a workman endeavored to start the motor and one man was blown 20 feet through the air but escaped injury.
 The explosive was inserted In the case during the night and police investigated a ''grudge trick" said to have been perpetrated by a group which resented the award ing of a $120.OOO sewer contract to the New York firm of Louis Ber- lanti 6 Son.
 William Berlantl. son of the contractor, and Angelo Din Gian- tomas, were at the machine when the explosion occurred. The latter was hurled through the air but landed on his feet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-25
"OUO VADIS" IS
 POPULAR SELLER
Religious Novel By Polish | Author Sets Enviable
 Record

Washington (UP) = "Quo
 vadis," a religious novel of Rome in Nero's day, by the Polish author, Sienkiewicz, has been America best seller since 1896, Dr George r. Bowerman, librarian of the Pub- lie Library, declared in an address Best Sellers of Yesterday and To- day." before the District of Colum- bia Library Association.
 Denying a claim that classic is a book that one ought to read but doesn't. unless compelled to by outside pressure. Dr Bower man pointed out that Pilgrim E Progress" Robinson Crusoe,'"' "Vanity Fair" and Lorna Doone'' were classed as best sellers, while the popular Three Weeks by Elinor Glyn was not.
 Through Advertisement, he said' many books become best sellers for a short time. Of 200 best sell CTS in the last 37 years, the librar- ian disclosed, but 22 authors are credited with more than two. How ever, 1t was added, of 10 books by Winston Churchill, nine have been best sellers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-25

stimulated veteran entertainers. Grown-ups are also finding plenty to become excited and enthused over. Some prominent citizens have actually attended two shows to watch their favorite in action.
 Scores of members of the vari- sous Masonic Shrines of Connecti- cut have visited here to view the show and to congratulate General Chairman Franklin $. Weiser, Clark H. W. Newton, William M. Gillette, Judge Harry Beardsley Charles D. Nye. George w. Greene, John R. Hughes, Roy M. Rice, C.. Rockwell Clyne, Dr Arthur Gill yard. George R. Sturgess, Attorney U. G. Church, c. Walker Bisset, Warren D. Platt, Vernon Hall and other members of the committee.
 The circus has made such a big hit here that other fraternal organ izations throughout Connecticut are negotiating for the privilege of staging 1t in their respective cities. It is admitted, however. that Wa terbury has scored one of the big gest hits of the season. With three remaining days thousands of oth- CTS will visit the show and sub- scribe to this sentiment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-25
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-25
ID. of I. Presents
 Unusual Comedy

About 150 amateur actors ana actresses of the city VIII perform tomorrow evening for the inItiai showing of "Henry's Wedding. three act comedy at the Waterbury Women's Club. The show will again be presented Saturday eve ming. A dress rehearsal will take place tonight with the entire cast at hand. Santa Maria Circle. Daughters of Isabella. sponsor the show.
 Miss Jane stoneall of New York, director of the production, Is quite satisfied with the results of the rehearsals so far and promises real treat for the audiences tonight and Thursday. Some of the city 8 leading talent is including in the production. Among them are Patrick Kelly, George Hughes Mary Daley Cleary, Ralph Meyers, Edna Maher, Marguerite Roach Francis Gauthier, Joseph Cava- naugh, Christine Calvin, Ruth Finnan and John D. Malone.
 One of the features will be the act of "Beau and Bellies of the Gay Nineties."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-25
CAPACITY CROWDS FEATURE CIRCUS.
Attendance Record Pre-. dicted as Popular Show
 Thrills Thousands

Playing to capacity crowds again yesterday 1t is now apparent that the Grotto circus at he state armory will establish 8 new local record for attendance at a public entertainment. Since Mayor Frank Hayes formally opened the big show Monday evening thousands hay efiocked to the armory to view the attractions-world famous aerialists, acrobats, clowns, eques- trians, animal trainers, and also dancing elephants, ponies, mon keys and other acts that give one the thrills that only q circus can.
 Special matinees are being held every afternoon for the benefit of the youngsters of the city and the enthusiasm they have shown at the various performances has