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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-06-23

your skin. If you lie under
the sun for hours without pro-
tective oil, your skin will burn
and change color-and so will
your hair. My advice is to give
your hair the same care and
protection in hot weather as
you give your skin. Then it
will retain it's natural color and
beautiful sheen.
If you want to know where
you can purchase any article
mentioned in this column,
phone The Washington Times,
District 1000, Extension 2SS,
between 9 q. m. and p. m.
daily, and up to l p. m. on
Saturdays. Please do not write
unless you live outside the city,
in which case incl0se q stamped,
Self-addreSsed envelope.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-06-23
Suggests That If Weather Prevents
Using Now, the List Be Put
Away Until Fall
BY BETSY CAsWELL
Womdn's Page Editor

Although the weather bit Just to
template baking and hot breads such excellent recipes
Tor different and unusual breads biscuits etc. have my
way lately that feel should pass them aongsO that even
do not want to them you cut them out and
tuck them away for thrill on first cool fall day!
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-06-23
BLACK SATIN

A sheath-like black satin eve.
ming frock is made with wide
ruches of net outlining the
SQUARE decolletage and also
forms a deep ruffle on the
trained hem Of the skirt u
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-06-23
Listen, Void
BY ELSIE ROBINSON
Are Women Workers
Temperamental?

The wise books will tell you a
lot about the status of Women
Workers in these times but
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-06-23
Labor Saving

Spatulas have their purpose,
but q rubber scraper will be
even more effective for clean
ing the last of the batter from
a mixing bowl. This is an
economy measure and also
labor saving, since it makes
the bowl easier to wash.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-06-23
Hell pfuI Hints for Housewives

help them retain their attractive
green color. Spinach is one ex.
ception to this rule. It cooks in
such a short time (about 10 min
utes) that even though covered
it does not lose its color. So
you may cook it covered, and in
only the water which clings to it
after being washed. BY so do
ing less food value will be lost.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-06-23
Cooking vegetables

If green vegetables are over
cooked they are likely to have
a brownish green color which is
unappetiEing. Cooking them I'M
covered in q large quantity Of
water, and only until tender will
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-06-23
Use Cold Water

OSC OVAU "0SOA
Colored silk fabrics need-care-
full washing. Never allow them
to become really dirty. Wash
in cold water to which a little
salt has been added so as to
keep the color from running.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-06-23

a Trend teIephoned me today,
m o state Of great excitement,
declaring she had heen ut a tea
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-06-23

Write Betsy CaSwell, inclos.
ing self-addreSsed, stamped en-
velOpe, en- your individual prob
lens Of table etiquette and ar.
rangement, what wines to serve
and when, care Of The Wash.
ingtOn Times.
Evening star., 1934-10-09
Deaths Reported.

zachrie T. Galloway. "a. 31OO Gallatin st.
Mary D C. Turner. so. 1907 Lamont st.
Herman Birkle. 20. % Fla. ave.
Lucinda E. Gladmon n 1909 F St ne
Anna E. Wagner, "A. st. Elzabeth's Hos
pital
James T. McLynn. 20. 1859 Mills ave. ne.
Jacob w; Six, 81. 454 10th St s.w.
Thomas E. ByerS, 81, 2l3 11th st. Sc
John S. Caphert, 81. Gallinger Hospital.
Arthur H. Yorkdale. 81. S21 Madison st.
Pearl Walker, AZ. so Randolph st.
Asa L. Heflin, ~. 1926 Euclid ST.
Infant to Ralph and Martha Conover. Co
lumbia Hospital
Infant, to Daisy Bridges, Georgetown Hos
Infant to Donald and Margaret MilIar. CO.
lumbia Hospital
. Infant to Wesley and Della chatham.
1895 Maryland ave. ne
Infant to Frank and Helen Partin. Sibley
Philip Reed. 50. Home for Aged and 1nfrm.
Josephine Christian. 6S. ia Bird St Sc
Mary L. Johnson, 90. Home for Aged and
Infirm.
Margaret Wilson, 2s. arrival Garfield Hos
pital
Charles Williams. q. Casualty Hosrital.
Infant Florice Payton. Childrens Hospital
Infant Christine Jordan. Children's Hos
Dital
Infant Leerita Stokes. 57O6 Grant st. ne.
Infant to Mary Tyler. Freedmen's Hospital.
Infant to German and Ruth Emerson,
Children's Hospital.
Infant to Philip and Fannie Stewart. CAL
linger Hospital.
Evening star., 1934-10-09
Staying OF DOCTOR
HELD PREME MEDITATED
Seattle Prosecutor Says Feud Ex-
listed Between Owner of Build
ing and Renter.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
SEATTLE, October "a murder
charge was filed yesterday against
Charles G. Duke, who shot and killed
the man who Knocked him.
Emmett G. Lenihan, deputy prose-
cutor, filed the charge after review
ing the unusual case and concluding
the killing of DR.. Leon w. Squier. an
osteopathic physician, was premedi-
tated
The prosecutor said two men who
witnessed the fatal meeting of Duke
and Dr. Squier in a street here last
week knew of the existence of a feud
between them.
The quarrel began when DR.. Squier
and DR.. Nels Nelson, dentist, who had
offices in a building owned by Duke,
got behind in their rent payments
and Duke sued. The case was settled
out of court, but witnesses told police
that Duke repeatedly jeered publicly
at the two doctors, shouting in the
streets:
Why don't you pay your rent?"
DR.. Squier retaliated, Nelson said,
by mocking Duke, who walked with
limp.
Evening star., 1934-10-09
MANS DUAL LIFE
Barred BY DEATHS
Linked to Woman Whose
Body Was Found Buried
in Landslide. .
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
SAN DIEGO, Calf, october 9.-The
strange story of an alleged dual life
LED by Karl G. Richey, 50-year-old
carpenter, led to a request today to
Pacific Coast police to apprehend the
man for questioning in connection
with the finding of three Skeletons
those of woman and two children.
The skeletons, found Sunday in
landslide near Barrett Dam, have been
identified as those of Mrs. Pearl Mar
garet Eguina, 81, and her two sons,
Karl, 212, and Patrick Daniel, l p.
Missing Since March.
Richey has been missing since last
March, when he told his wife he was
going to EncinitaS.
The story of the carpenters alleged
dual life was disclosed, the sheriffs
Office announced, by Mrs. Margaret
Bellaire, 50, mother of Mrs. Eguina.
"Richey met Mrs. Eguina about five
years ago, while she was nursing
Richeys father" Mrs. Bellaire was
quoted by Undersheriff Oliver SeXson.
Since that time they have lived in
several houses as man and wife. The
two dead children we're Richey's and
Mrs. Eguina'S sons"
Mrs. Bellaire reported to authorities
she had not seen her daughter since
last March 26 or 81.
Amazed at Story.
Mrs. Richey, wife of the missing
man, and her two daughters, eX-
pressed amazement at the story told
by Mrs Bellaire. She said it would
have been impossible for her husband
TO have carried on such a relation
ship.
The bodies of the woman and the
two children were found in land
slide caused by Richey's automobile
as it crashed down a 500-foot en-
bankment Sheriff's officers said it
is possible Richey met fate similar
to that of the woman and two chill
dren, and that his body still was
buried.
Evening star., 1934-10-09
$I.95
Cape Gloves
ST

Soft. Dliable cape. every pair
table cut. Smart Slip-OnS In
black. Sizes 5lz TO 3.
Goldenberg'S-MGtn Floor.
Evening star., 1934-10-09

All-silk quality. heavy and
firmly woven, 40 inches wide.
White, black and a complete
of wanted coI0rs.
Goldenberg'S-Matn Floor.
Evening star., 1934-10-09
Births Reported.

Antonio and Connette Seminara, boy,
John and Elizabeth Molster. girl.
Joseph and Hattie Moone. boy.
Evening star., 1934-10-09

soc & 49c BODY pow
DER-Dermay and Ire Jur
Body Powders, with large
velour puff. Both powders
delig h t fully Z for ST
scented ...... ~
Main Floor.
S1.50 DRAM BELLODGIA
PERFUME - Caron's Bel
IOdgia Perfume with the dis
tinctive odOr
which 50 many 81 Dram
women like ...
Main Floor
69c TIRE JUR SETS-Tre
Jur Bath Salts and Soap
Sets; nicely boxed for gifts
and bridge 2 for 81
prizes. ......
Main Floor
TOTS Soc DRESSES
Tots Panty Dresses of pref
~ novelty prints; tub-fast
cOIOrs. 3 to 6 2 for 81
years. ........
Second Floor.
GIRLS S1.29 SWEATERS
All wool slip-Oyer style; wee
or crew neck; plain or con-
trasting colors. Sizes G1
80 to 36 ............
Second Floor.
S1.20 BOOTEE SETS
Three piece set, including
sweater, cape and boOtees.
Wool with threads of CT
TayOH..
Second Floor.
IRREGULARS OF MEMS
79c BROAD CLOTH
SHIRTS-LustrOus quail
ity broadcloth, in white. solid
coIOrs of tan, blue or gray and
novelty patterns. 9 for ST
All sizes IA toll
Main Floor.
MEMS 25c TIES-Fancy
4-in-hand Ties in a large
selection Of desirable pat
terms and cOlOrs; 6 for 81
tip lined. .....
Main Floor.
GIRDLES AND CORSE-
LETTES-Regularly $3.50
SaIesmen's samples of Cir
dies and CorsIettes; one and
two of a style, including
side hook, semi step-ins,
lace side and back CT
lace. Sizes 26 to 30
Second Floor.
TOILET PAPER-0ne
thousand sheets of soft tis-
sue toilet
paper in "a rolls ST
each roll J..
Downstairs Store.
S1.39 CLOTHES DRIERS
Large size hardwood indoor
Clothes Driers: with ample
drying space. Folds up 81
when not in use .....
Downstairs Store.
S1.59 ALARM CLOCKS
3 styles; several new
finishes. All guaran- @1
teed movements .....
Downstairs Store.
IRREGULARS OF MEMS
29c HALF HOSE-Fine
rayon on Isle sOx, in solid
colors with clox stripes and
spiral patterns. High spliced
heels. double sOles and REIN
forced toes. 6 prs. S1
Sizes 10 to IL
Main Floor.
KNITTING YARN S.
Shetland and Germantown
Yarns, for knitting hats,
suits, dresses,
etc, Assorted 7 Balls 81
c0l0rS. ......
Main Floor.
S1.98 ALL-OVER LACE
-36 inches wide, in beauti-
full alI-over patterns; white
and wanted cOlOrS, for
dresses blOuses' etc. 81 yo'
OF silk and rayOn
Main Floor.
79c WRITING PAPER
High grade writing paper,
"a sheets with envelopes to
match; many designs
to select from.
Attraetively 2 Boxes 81
boxed. .....
Main Floor.
WOMEN'S SH ES-
Choice of smart new Pumps,
Ties and Oxfords, in kid
feathers, fabrics, satins, or
crushed feathers. All Ct
sizes; all style heels. -
Main Floor.
CHILDREN'S S1.49 OK
FORDS-Many styles for
boys and girls. Durable
quality for school or CT
0feSS go.
Main Floor.
MISSES $1.49 FOOT
WEAR-Patent Straps,
with long wearing
composition soles; All ST
sizes to 2 ...........
Main Floor.
Evening star., 1934-10-09

SI.59 HOOKED RUGS
Scatter size (about 1895
inc hes) genuine hand
hooked Rugs; choice of old
or new pieces, in a variety
of int ere esting de- CT
signs.
Evening star., 1934-10-09

69c FELT BASE RUGS
27x54-inch size; in 6 pretty
designs - tile, marble, and
carpet effects. For kitchen,
pantry or 2 for 81
Downstairs Store.
Evening star., 1934-10-09

REGULAR and extra sizes. Choies
in tailored style. TearOse or
flesh.
Goldenbero's-Main Floor.
Evening star., 1934-10-09
Participating
Merchants

Washington Self-Rising Flour
Washington All-Purpose Flour
Washington Self Rising Whole
Wheat Flour
Swift's Jewel Shortening
wilkins Coffee and Pekoe Tea
ThOmps0n's Dairy Milk, Butter,
Cheese and Eggs
Versis Brand Mayonnaise, Mus
tard and Potato Chips
Franklin Sugar
Schindler's Peanut Butter
Schindler's Cashew Nut Butter
Anglo Corned Beef
Lang'S Pickles
Kings Syrup
Peter Pan Salmon
Mothers Cocoa and Chocolate
Holmes Modern Bakery
Ambassador Laundry
SchrOth's Fountain Brand Ham
and Bacon
Quaker Milk MacarOni
Dethal
Evening star., 1934-10-09

Csc DRAPERY MARQUI-
SETTE-36 and 40 inch
widths, in cOl0red dots and
figures. also e Yds. 81
plain. n........
Third Floor.
PC FALL CRETONNES-
Good quality Cretonne in
a wide range Of pat
terms and cOlorings, for
coverings and 6 Yds. 81
urapeS. .......
Third Floor.
SI.39 DAY BED COVERS
-Cretonne Day Bed Covers,
in light and dark cOlors;
made with flounce all Ct
around ..............
Third Floor.
69c FANCY PILLOWS
Fancy Pillows, covered with
tapestry or figured
rayon; kapok- 2 for ST
filled. .........
Third Floor.
BOYS KNOCKERS AND
SHORTS-Perfect and
Irregulars Of 79c to 81 kinds.
Cloth and covert Knickers
and English Shorts; sizes 5
to 16 years in 2 Prs. ST
the lot. ...
Main Floor.
BOYS SHIRTS AND
BLOUSES-Irregulars of
79c and 81 Kinds. CoIlar-at-
tached and sport collar
styles, in white, tan, blue
ard fancy patterns; Famous
"B eir nd 2 for ST
Main Floor.
BOYS 79c G. Csc CAPS
-All-wool Fall Caps, made
from ends of fine suiting
fabrics; BLUE and fancy pat
terms. Sizes 2 for 81
SIS to 7......
Main Floor.
BOYS 79c OVERALLS-
Durable blue denim; extra
strongly made: bib front
with shoulder straps.
Sizes 6 to 16 2 for ST
years.
Main Floor.
BOYS SWEATERS-Per-
feet and irregulars of 88c to
$1.19 Kinds. Part wool with
sleeves, heavy or fine knit;
also all wool sleeveless sport
sweaters. Sizes 2 for ST
"a to "a. y. .....
Main Floor.
BOYS KNOCKERS AND
SHORTS-Perfect and
Irregulars of S1.29 to S1.95
Kinds. Full-lined knit cuff
Knickers, in suiting patterns
and fancy corduroys; 8 to
Is years, English Shorts in
all-wool suitings, 5 to Ct
10 years ............ ~
Main Floor.
BOYS "BELL" SHIRTS
-Irregulars of 81 and So
Kinds. Finest grade imported
br0adcloths; collar attached
style, in white and solid
coIors. Limited guam Ct
tity-cOme early. 80.
Main Floor.
S1.59 HOOKED RUGS
Scatter size (ab0ut 1895
inc h e 81 genuine hand
hooked Rugs; choice Of old
or new pieces, in a variety
of interesting de- CT
Signs. ...'...''.....
Downstairs Store.
69c FELT BASE RUGS
27x54-inch size; in 6 pretty
designs - tile, marble, and
carpet effects. For kitchen,
pantry or 2 for 81
Evening star., 1934-10-09

S1.39 ALL-LINEN DAM
ASK-54-inch all-linen
Table Damask in blue-and-
white, red-and-w white and
greer. green and white 81 yd'
pidluS'
Main Floor.
18c ALL-LINEN CRASH
TOWELS-All pure linen
Crash Towels
with cOIOred 8 for ST
borders .......
Main Floor.
soc EXTRA SIZE GOWNS
Extra size Porto Rican
Gowns; in white, peach or
flesh. 10 and 2 for ST.
81
Main Floor.
79c EXTRA SIZE SLIPS
Extra size Muslin Slips,
with shadow panel and strap
shoulders Sizes 2 for ST
As to SO ......
Main Floor.
S1.25 SHEETS-81x108
size before hemming-3 yards
long. Heavy even thread
quality, finished with Ct
deep hem .......... ~
Main Floor.
18c PILLOW CASES
42x36 size Pillow Gases, soft
finish, close 8 for ST
woven quality.
Main Floor.
SOC TO 79c VALUES
RAYON AND ACETATES
Mill lengths of RayOns
and Acetates, in a wide Sc
lection of wanted col
iss,,ss Hrs; useful 21a Xd' ST
ACAAS tuS.
Main Floor.
29c PRINTED CREPE
80 inch Printed Cotton
Crepe; firm woven quality,
in a splendid variety of
styles and coIors. Guaran-
teed tub . Yds. ST
fast. ........
Main Floor.
Csc PRINTED PER-
GALE S-High count
quality, in plaids and checks;
excellent variety of print
ines- Tub 6 Yards ST
1dSt. sss...ss
Main Floor.
S1.15 POCKET WATCHES
Handy pocket watches,
with radium dial; all guar
anteed. For the school boy,
Office man or busy S1
working man ........
Main Floor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-16
HEAT BARELY
 MISSED RECORD
July in SI Louis One of Hottest Months in
 97 Years

St Louis-(UP-July, 1884, miss ed by hair being the hottest month St Louis has suffered during the 97 years for which the weather bureau has records.
 July, 1901, was the winner of this unusual race by the barest fraction--.1 of a point. It was a neck .and-neck . fight down the stretch and was determined only on the last day of the month.
 The mean emperature-deter- mined by adding the maximum and minimum temperatures and dividing by two-on the last day of July, 1894. was SIS, giving the month an average of S7.3, comper- ed to STA in July. 1901. Normal temperature fer July is 7S.S.
 Although July, 1893, did not win the race for heat supremacy, 1t did see several records broken. The hottest week ever recorded was from the 18th to the 25th, with average temperature of 95.2: the hottest day in the history of the weather bureau was the 24th, when the mercury climbed to 11O.2, which was followed by the hottest night on record, with an average temperature Of 942.
 The month showed 13 days when the maximum temperature was 100 degrees or over, and only four when it was below 90.
 It also saw another record shat tered-SG3 persons dead from heat exhaustion in St Louis and vicinity
 The most devastating drought in history was stil another feature of the month, causing unestimated damage to crops.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-16
RAIN IS POURING
 DOWN OVER WEST
Parched States Are Get
 ting Over Supply-Not Much Displeased

Chicago, Aug 16-UP)-Clouds that have poured millions of dol lars into the sunburned midwest in AS hours dripped steadily on today in a drought downpour. Farmers splashed happily through sodden fields, even though this years staple crops already are ruined. City folk who have swell tered for weeks in plus-100 degree temperatures smiled from under their umbrellas. Chicago house. holders found reason to be thank ful, even as they scraped the mud from flooded basements, and from Oklahoma City on, the south to Rapid City on the north the resi- dents of city and countryside united in hope that the downpours which greeted them this morning would continue.
 Thunderous dOwnpours yester- day and last night were the heav- fest at many points ir almost a year. The clouds extended as far east as Washington, D. C.. where 1.O4 inches fell, and west into Col orado and Idaho. Rain fell today in northern Ohio and Indiana. Central Illinois, Northern Missouri. south ern Iowa, Kansas and Oklahoma.
 St Joseph, Mo, was inundated by a 3.2 inch torrent. the first rain since July 6 that was heavy enough to measure. Chicago streets were flooded by 1855 inches, 1.6 inches in less than an hour. Dubuque. Ia. received 1.26 inches and Fort Wayne. Ind, l.32 inches.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-16
EUGENE R. BLACK BEGINS NEW JOB
 IN GOVERNMENT
Named Liaison Officer Be- tween Banks of the
 Nation and New Deal

Washington, Aug. 16-(UP)- A new drive to sell the Roosevelt program to it's severest critics the nations bankers-was seen to- day in appointment of Eugene R. Black as official ''liaison officer between banks and government. Black resigned yesterday as chair man of the federal reserve board. He immediately was named to the newly cipated post by President Roosevelt. The shift brought re- ports of further liberalization of administration banking policy. Two more important financial posts may be vacated soon. /
 Black will divide his time be- tween the liaison job and his po- sition as governor of the Atlanta Reserve Bank which he left May 10, 1883 to assume temporarily the direction of the whole reserve system. He had repeatedly asked to be allowed to return to Atlan- ta. As liaison man, Black will have the task in interpreting the New Deal to the bankers who have be- come increasingly critical as the recovery program has developed.
 Governor Blacks unofficial po- sition is hoped to bring in greater support of New Deal policies by the banks in view of his conserva- tive bank training and his admin istration for administration moves His campaign will be one of Del sonaI contact with bankers throughout the country in the hope they will expand loans and thus contribute to recovery. He will personally interpret adminis- tration financial moves to bankers and in turn act as trouble shoot er' for banks in their relation with the administrations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-16

ruled opinion strongly in several powerful groups.
 What a fool I was! What a fool I always am!" groaned the girl, 'burrowing her head deep. E.nd yet what she had done any of them might have done-would have! To go out on the vcranda with Hardy Whitmore had not been dangerous in itself. But Hardy had been drinking. He had wanted her to go sailing with him and she had struggled and got away, losing her slippers. Suddenly Boots began to laugh, shaking hysterically.
 "Why, the whole things ridicu- lous, completely and utterly ridicu- lous," she told herself. The very sound of the words, spoken aloud, conforted her. There was noth- ing to it. She would go up to Mrs Waterman's, explain, be forgiven. But at the thought of forming the words, her courage faltered. No no-she couldn't.
 She jumped out of bed and, throwing on her thin blue dressing gown, rushed down the hall to the bathroom. A cold shower would drive the blues away.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-16
Youth Fined $50
 For Factory Theft
Merchandise Taken From Plant During Employment
 There-General Practice Was His Defense

The stolen goods included a large amount of electrical material and fixtures, such as wires. brack cts and plugs, flashlights. fash light bulbs, ash trays. copper wire
 and a miscellaneous assortment of other articles.
 Wasil readily admitted the thefts but said he had not taken any articles from the factory for the past two months. He said he stopped taking goods from the fac tory after company officials gave a warning to all employees. He ex- cused himself by saying that talk. ing merchandise was a general practice at the factory among cer- tain employees.
 He was arrested yesterday aft ernoon by Lieut. Detective Joseph Stevens and Detective Sergt Henry Johnson,- who found all the stolen good at tho mans boarding house. Some of the electrical equipment had already been installed on the ceiling and walls.
 A recess was taken during the hearing of the case to allow Judge Edward Mascolo to look at the ta' ble full of stolen goods in the de tective bureau. Wasil came to this city last year from Pennsylvania He worked nights at the factory and did electrical work in the day. time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-16

The smell of coffee fioated up from the lower regions and the unmistakable sound of Linda, pushing the carpet sweeper around. No one in the world ran the carpet sweeper as Linda did 1t sounded. Mir taeburn said, in moments of eXaspcration, like d Mack truck gone wild"
 "Hi, Linda!'
 sort of mop-Cap, appeared in the frame of the stalrwell.
 "Where's everybody"
 "Yo' mothers gone to market To fathers off to the city long ago. He taken the S:10.'
 Well, how about some break fast?'
 It was half-past 9 when Boots reappeared. her golden manc damp and sleek. Linda had brought the tray upstairs and in luxury the girl breakfasted. The colored woman looked admiringly at the 1.-the fig ure in the sheer pajamas. the | slimpsy robe belted tightly around the slender hips. Seems like you was off party ing last night"
 Boots shrugged. Oh, if she onl. hadn't gone to that wretchct party!
 Somebody telephone you while back" Linda contributed. shufflins around, picking up scattered books strengthening tumhled pillows.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-16
IDLE SPINDLES
 PUZZLE BRITAIN
Lancashire's Mills Mostly Operating On Part
 Time

London - (UP) - What to do with 16,OO0,00O idle spindlcs in Lancashire's cotton mills is the big conundrum now being attacked by a fresh committee.
 Of these 16,OOO.O0O idle spindles there are 100000 in mills which arc completely idle, and 9,000.0OO in mills which still are in partial operation.
 The main reason this problem heretofore has defied solution is that as soon as any scheme is started which promises to assist the mills still in partial operation - broadly speaking, the larger and stronger mills - just enough idle mills reopen to swamp the whole situation and bring about fresh collapse.
 The latest scheme is drastic. It proposes that the idle mills. with their 100000 spindles. shall re- main closed on the grounds that they are redundant and have proved that they cannot survive. Nothing would be paid to the owners. Next. it is proposed that at least S,000,O00 out of the 9.000,- 900 idle spindles in mills which are still operating shall be bought out right by the government, at the rate, say of shillings apiece - call it $1 apiece-and scrapped.
 The mills still operating have at total of 39,00O.000 spindles. and this scheme would reduce their number to 31.00O.0O0. These S1,- 100000 would be the more efficient and up-to-date spindles.
 This is the scheme now being brooded Lver by the Lord Colwyn committee. Only by some surh drastic adjustment, it is argued can Lancashire compete with Japan.