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St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1934-04-10

heads. progress YOU'D spread itself here
for "A mum Der~of years. All the castles
that have been built on the rum industry
will fall as bubbles and end 10 trouble.
Instead OF the bill reading Harold lckes
as one of the incorporators and Paul NJ
Pearson The other the Council would ac-
cepT twu other names 1t would be more
proper to consider officers and not indl.
viduaIs Finally beg to add that this
Council has been highly favored by hav-
ing a Chairman WHO is able TO give his
honest opinion. | personally desire 10
congratulate you. Mr.. Chairman. and il
is my hope. finally. not TO drive away
one million dollars from this is
land But can it be- driven away? Ia the
past sums of money appropriated for
this island have not been we'll spent.
There is not trace of anything to show
that money has baen appropriated for
this island. II this is passed as pre-
sented the money wil suffer the same
fate as money approg iated in the past.
Since we are ojrn hare and hope to die
here it should be our ambition to devise
piabs winch would insure security for
US.
End Member for Christiansted Town
(ChdbeYtj: Mr. Chairm4a. do not pro-
pose 10 make a spa4ch bat from the
words hear spoken nere today ii does
not seem TO me that many persons who
expect TO die In this island will die here.
In principle am in favor of bill that
provides for the reha oiitatiop OF his is
land. but | do NOT like the tenor of this
ordinance because ii is TOO far reaching
and Of vital Importance; 1t provides for
the tearing down of some people and no
provision is made for the building up of
The masses. There may be no profit ac-
cruing TO the Virgo Islands Company,
but on the other hand we are going to
have the island divided into two classes.
one great mass who are going TO be call.
ed ubsistence-homeste eking out
living and right on top we would have
five aristocratc heads. The other people
with some degree OF intelligence are not
to die mere. it will do US 20 good None
of Us know who are going to be the Di-
rectors that are going to take into their
hands every activity in this island; aud
even if we knew VINO are going TO be the
five Directors we do rot know how they
are going handle Ghl wide power which
this Council is asked 10 give. The Chair
man said. and other members support
him. that this is one # the mos, inpor-
tanr bill and ne must serious measure
that has ever been brought before this
Council Tie Coun Il is asked 10 uproot
old customs. II e neef 4 wider Distribution
of lanl. Tn visdo il of that is demon.
strated by Il fact that the people who
have small n.rcaS MAKING on0 Rut
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1934-04-10
Random Notes

We herald the good news today of
Rev A. C. Bough's appointment as
Presiding Elder of the A. M. E. Church.
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1934-04-10

Tues. Apr 10
There are no bpund, 10 the help which
spirit can give 10 spirit in the inter-
course of a noble life. DR.. Temple,
H. M. plGOTT Rector.
st. Johns Church. ChrIstianstea
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1934-04-10

There will be a pageant entitled
Ethiopia at the Bar of Justice" at the
Coristlansted Theatre tonight.
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1934-04-10

The Carlo" arrived this m
from Puerto Rico with mail.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-22

"Still, you got to admit he's great guy" the man in gray re- minded.
 Coleman of the Springfield po- lice tracked him to Denver--then lost him. Denver had dozen men hunting him. Los Angeles had the whole force on the lookout, includ- ing Sergt David that trailed the Morgan kidnapers and took lem single-handed. Hanford's made monkeys out of all of them."
 Some day he'll bump into a cop with more nerve than the rest, prophesied the One-Armed Man.
 "And Hanford'll send roses to his funeral" The three laughed dryly.
 "Just the same. I admire the chap" the westerner insisted.
 Morning paper says they think he's in Chicago now" the man in gray said.
 "He lands there every few months. They say he has a sweet heart in Hammond"
 eff he's there he'll announce himself-get in the headlines-get the police stirred up,'' the wester- ner predicted.
 Inquire directions from one of them-and walk out" the man in gray added.
 The porter entered, addressed the One-Armed Man.
 Beg pahdon, suh. Blue Island.
 Already? Glad met you, boys. Enjoyed the visit.''
 The train paused, then moved on toward the loop.
 "Yes, sir" repeated the west erner, "Td like to meet Hanford I'd count it real privilege" I'm Hanford," the man in gray said quietly.
 The westerner's eyes bulged. Say, you wouldn't kid me?" ''Of course you're not saying any, thing about it." Hanford toyed with something in his pocket near est his companion. Say, guess don't need to re- peat. You heard my compliments. Man. you've got lem all buffa1oed." Easiest thing on earth" boast fully. The westerner was frank in his admiration. Hanford chuckled in self-approval. He drew out plati- mum cigarette case and a jewell studded lighter. When both hands were before his face the westerner came to life. A small hard cylinder pressed against the gray vest. I'm Sergt David of Los An- geles," the westerner informed. Copyright, 1884, The Chicago Daily .. .... News. Inc. ..
 Tomorrow: ssSuspicion," by Sal Dorado, has the marks of . true story, for it tells how husband, her one afternoon and landed in police cell.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-22
By EARL KIRK WYMAN

"A crook is always conceited," observed the One-Armed Nan. "I'm somewhat of student of criminology, and I have never noted an exception"
 "It's an interesting idea," con ceded the westerner.
 "Take the case of Hanford--he'e the most hunted criminal in the country to-day. For eight months the police of the nation have searched for him."
 His genius is in his cleverness in disguising himself"
 "Yes. He can talk with the offi- cers that are trailing him-and not be recognized" the One-Armed Man exclaimed.
 "But he has been recognized--a dozen times-and in all parts of the country"
 That's the point started out to make. With his ability to disguise himself he could hide out indefi- r1itely. But does he do it? No. When nothing is heard of him for a few weeks he ceases to be front page news. That's a blow to his conceit. So he permits himself to be seen in Newark or Tulsa--then he makes the headlines again."
 Guess you're right. Tn Miami he introduced himself to a hotel clerk" the westerner recalled. "The fellow was too scared to say anything until Hanford was on his way again. Next we heard of him he stuck up that country bank in Oregon"
 Exactly. Announced himself the same way in Dayton. He's got the country so scared he gets by with it.
 A short man in gray business suit entered. The two occupants of the smoking compartment adjust ed their positions to make room for him and included him in their conversation.
 we were discussing Hanford," explained the westerner. Were just remarking he has the whole country scared"
 "Yes," the man in gray agreed. I've been following it in the pa- pers."
 There is plenty reason for peo- pie to be terrorized." the One-Arm- ed Man went on. "He has killed two police and injured at least five others. Still, the total of the re- wards ought to be some incentive to go after him."
 "Plenty of cops would like the reward, but not many would trail him up dark alley" the man in gray asserted. The others laughed.
 '"The man is clever. Frankly, I admire him." the westerner con- fessed. "I'm broad-minded enough
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-22
|WHOMDFIR5To| IN AMERICA . By Joseph Nathan Kane
 Author of Famous First Facts"

When was an airplane first used as a hearse? Where was the first piano made?
 What university opened the first collegiate law school?
 Answers in next issue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-22

to take my hat ofk to genius u114 ever I find it And Hanford '1 genius. He pulls his jobs 1IfsIe- handed--ncver works with fanE. the police say. Never has any heic making his getaway. Just depends on his ability to disguise himself and his nerve"
 "I've admired him, too, after fashion," the One-Armed Man ad mitted.
 T wish sonne one would point him out to me. I'd like to meet him." The westerner enthused.
 Don't know as I'd care to go that far," the One-Armed Man re-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-22
Answers to Previous Questions

Answers to Previous Questions THE first windshields were ! square upright panes of glass, strapped firmly to the car. Brady is the famous pho. tographer who, with Allan Pin kerton, head of the U. s. Secret Service. followed the Union army and recorded it's actions. He took more than 1000 pie lures. A private citizen laid the Charleston road at his own expense. but the city extended the paving to cover several streets. in 1873.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-22
But It's True!

Men performed c prodigious task when they completed such long bridge. .. |. It almost seems incredible that such c tremendous project could be accom- plished. To some, it seems unbelievable, too, that Worden's Vitamin ID" Milk is the food to build children's bones to make them good and strong and also the food to keep and build healthy teeth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-22
SCITUAIE sDREAM MANSTONv
 SOLD FOR $16,OO0

Scituate, Mass (UP)-The late Thomas w. (Tom) Lawson'S dream mansion,'' built at cost Of. $125,000, is on the market, priced at $16,00o.
 Known as Dreamwold hall, the 22-room house centers in an im- mense tract of land in Egypt, ex-' elusive South Shore summer coI~l ony.
 Among other things, the man-' sion contains an organ once val- ued at $100,000 and a $7,o00 chan- delier.
 Lawson once was widely known as financier.
The Washington times., 1934-03-20
Irish Sweeps'
Holds Annual
Drawing

DUBLIN, March 20 u.N.SO.
Drawings for tickets that will
bring lucky holders almost 10 mil
lion dollars in prizes in the Irish
Grand National Sweepstakes be-
gan here today, and many Ameri-
cans clicked" in the draw.
Mrs. John Collins, Of Ashland,
Mass, was the first American to
draw ticket. She drew the horse
Richborough.
Eighteen first prizes will be
awarded, each amounting to 30,-
900 pounds, or approximately
$150,O0O. There will also be 1S
second prizes of $4,000 pounds, or
$75, 900, and 1S third prizes of TO-
900 pounds, or about $4,000.
The total receipts of the sweep
stakes were 4,000,104 pounds, or
more than Is million dollars. and
the prizes will total 1870, 1873
pounds. or about 80. 400, 900.
The Washington times., 1934-03-20
INRS.R0OSEVE[T
FACES FINE

Mrs. Roosevelt is in quandary
as to whether or not she will have
to pay the $500 fine imposed upon
violators of the franking privilege.
She was informed at her press
conference today that replies to
letters received from admirers in
Puerto Rico, where she recently
was a visitor, were being answered
by the governors staff under a
frank, "Anna Eleanor Roosevelt"
Mrs. Roosevelt expressed sur
prise at the story and said that
she supposed" if she had been,
even unconsciously. guilty of vio-
lating the fanking laws, she would
have to pay the fine. She was un'
aware, she said, that the letters
were to be franked out.
Before paying the fine, however,
she is going to find out how it
happened. She expressed some
doubt that the governors staff
had permitted the letters to be so
mailed without first. aScsrtaining
the law on the subject
The Washington times., 1934-03-20
PLAINTIFF HELD
AS PERJURER

Changing of her testimony be-
fore the Grand Jury today re-
suited in the arrest of Miss Doro-
thy Gray, II, on a charge of per-
jury. She will be brought before
the United States Commissioner
this afternoon for a hearing.
Miss Gray testified in Police
Court last December that she had
been criminally assaulted by
Frank Tolson, 40, in her sisters
apartment in the 400 block of
D St. s. E.
Brought before the Grand Jury
today, she changed her testimony
to such a marked degree that
Assistant District Attorney Charles
Murray ordered her arrest.
AS she was led from the Grand
Jury room she created a dis
turbance, allegedly kicking and
screaming.
The Washington times., 1934-03-20

ing and the temperature was %
degrees below zero at that time,
Mr.. Bailey reported by radio. Then
came the report of landing in the
fog at 2:25 p. m.
The pair reported sheltering
their plane from the winds and
the making of other emergency
moves, but at 8 p. m. Sunday the
radio became silent, presumably
due to freezing Of their battery.
They were believed to be able to
receive messages, however. Admiral
Byrd said:
'When the plane left Little
America it carried full emerg-
ency equipment. This included
q tent, cooking stove, sleeping
bags, and 80 days ratiOns per
man. Both men were amply
equipped with fur clothing, so /
see no reasQR for OOncerG"
The Washington times., 1934-03-20
Byrd Flying to Rescue
Of Two Lost Airmen

LITTLE AMERICA, Antarctica,
March 20 Q.N.SO Rear Admiral
Richard E. Byrd today was poised
to take off in an autogyro to
rescue two members of his Antac.
tic expedition who were forced
down by heavy fog at an I'M
known point somewhere south Of
the main base.
The two airmen, Pilot william
c. Bowlin and Radio Operator
Clay Bailey, both of the United
States Navy, were returning from
a flight to the "100-mile depot, {"
and. on the basis of radio reports
which later ceased, were estimated
to be within 10 or Is miles of
the expeditions base.
The plane took off at 1882 a. m.
Sunday, landed at the "100.mile
depot" and started back again at
1870 ,. m. Visibility was thicken.
The Washington times., 1934-03-20
3 MAGNATES
IN SECRET
NRA PLEA
Sloan, ChrysIer, MacauIey
GIum After Seeing Johnson;
Hitch in Confab Hinted

NEW YORK, March 20 Il.
N.S.).-The. three executive
members of the automotive
code-Alfred P. Sloan, Walter
P. Chrysler and Alvan Macau-
ley - carried the automobile
strike crisis to- Recovery Ad-
ministrator Gen. Hugh S. john
son today.
They paid a surprise visit to the
NRA chiftain at his hotel within
less than two hours after the Ma
tional Automobile Chamber Of
Commerce had resumed its de-
liberations in a desperate effort to
ward off the strike of 100000
workers which has been called for
tomorrow by the American Fed
Grafton of Labor.
Accompanied by three other
members of the N. A. c. c., Mr.,
Sloan, Mr.. Chrysler and Mr..
Macauley left the chamber s.
sion secretly and .unobserved.
They took a taxi to General
CONTINUED on Page 2, Col. ~
The Washington times., 1934-03-20
WILL ROGERS
Says:

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., March
19.-Talk about Russia with her
five-year plan. MussOlini just
saw their five and raised 'em
fifty-five. Italy is ont now with
q sixty-year plan.
Smart guy that MuSSOlini. He
laid out a plan, where If il
proved at the end that it
wouldn't work, they couldn't
find him. A few things even We
could do with a Sixty.year plan.
Everybody could get their code
signed up. Louisiana could catch
up with Huey Long. Get the air
mail Strengthened out. Get the
bonus settled. Vote on remOnO.
tizing silver. And send q deleg0-
tiOn to the disarmament con-
ference.
Copyright. 1893. McNaugA en- o.
dicats. Inc.)
The Washington times., 1934-03-20
MERGERS
FORCED, HINT

An explanation of how pas
sage Of the Mcleod bank relief
bill would bring immediate aid
to more than 100000 deposit
OrS of closed banks will be given
over a national radio hOOk-up
tOnigh.. The address will be de.
livered from 700 to 7:15 p. m,
OveI the National BrOadcasting
System, and locally over WRC,
by Representative Clarence ].
Mcleod (R.) of Michigan, au-
thor Of the bill.
An implication that Washing
ton banks were forced into merg-
erS by the Comptroller of Cur
rency was made today by Repre-
sentative Charles L. Clifford (R0.
of Massachusetts,, as he testified
before the RFC subcommittee of
the House Banking and Currency
Committee on behalf of the Nc
Leod bank relief bill.
The measure is sponsored by
Representative Clarence j. NC
Leod (R0. of Michigan, which
authorizes 100 per cent payoff of
depoSitors of closed banks with
Federal funds.
Urges D. C. Probe
The local situation, Mr.. Clifford
said, is an example Of what he
believes has been going on
throughout the ntire country,
and he urged immediate investi-
CONTINUED on Page 2, Col. 81
The Washington times., 1934-03-20
STOCK
BILL BACKED
BY International News Service

BY International News Service
The revised Rayburn stock eX-
change bill has the approval of
the Federal Reserve Board and
the Treasury, Chairman Rayburn
DJ of Texas. Of the House
Interstate Commerce Committee,
announced today as consideration
of the substitute for the original
Fletcher -Rayburn bill began.
Governor Eugene Black of the
Federal Reserve Board and AS
SiStant Secretary OF the Treasury
Tom Smith are slated to appear
before the committee tomorrow.
Senate Banking Committee
opinion also veered toward sup
port of the revised bill. Senator
Fletcher said:
Il believe it is a decided inn
prOvement. 1t meets most Of
the legitimate objections raised
against the original bill"
Ferdinand Pecora, committee
counsel, said:
"1t has teeth and other
things"
1t was learned, however, that
the proposed legislation is still un-
satisfactory to officials of the
New York Stock Exchange.
Thomas Corcoran, counsel for
tht RFC and a member of the
drafting committee, said the two
most important changes affect
margin requirements and segre-
cation of brokers and dealers.
The Washington times., 1934-03-20

face of Europe and England
to keep back the tribes Of the
North. It kept them back for
centuries. iFsesssafs
France has built a wall to
stave off the field-gray enemy
from the North and East, and
behind that wall France calcu-
lates that for this year, for next
year perhaps, maybe for ten
years, she is safe against land
attack.
Leave airplanes out of account
CONTINUED on Page 8, Col. y
The Washington times., 1934-03-20
LINES CARRY
AIR MAIL AS
EXPRESS
Revelation Hints Sensation
at Senate Hearing on
Regulatory Bill

NEW YORK, March 20 (I.N.
S.).-Revelation that the ma
tion's large commercial air
lines have been carrying mail
as express" cargo since
March 10, when the Army mail
fliers were grounded, today
threatened anot h er serious
clash between transport lines
and the Postoffice authorities.
Despite abrogation of their air
mail contracts on February 19,
the commercial lines have been
carrying stamped mail, it was
disclosed, in package lots in charge
of the railway express agency.
The packages were opened and
the mail posted in the cities Of
destination.
Law Permits
Air line officials conducted an
exhaustive study of postal regu-
lations and discovered there was
no law prohibiting such a pro-
cedure, that is, hiring any car
rier or messenger to post letters
at a distant point.
Officially, air line heads de-
clared, they are ignorant Of the
contents Of the packages shipped
in this manner.
Branch Opposed
Harlee Branch, second assistant
Lostmaster general, announced in
Washington that the practice Of
shipping letters in this manner
must be stopped, but the air ex-
press agents here indicated they
would continue to carry the lex
press" mail lots as long as each
letter bore the proper amount OF
postage.
The air express poundage has
increased sharply on all CONNER
cial air lines since March 10, when
the Army flierS were grounded.
Several companies reported an
increase as high as 100 per cent.
Lowering Skies Ground
Chicago Newark Mail
NEWARK, N. j., March 20,
O.N.SO With gradually lower
ing skies or ceiling and snow
flurrieS or sleet forecast, the
Army Air Corps second day Of
Continued on Page 2. Col. 81
The Washington times., 1934-03-20
'Sistie' and 'Buzzie'
To See Eqg-ROLLing

The two Dali children, "Sistie"
and "Buzzie," both suffering from
a mild attack of measles, expect
to be out of quarantine in time
for the Eastern Monday egg
rolling at the White House.
The traditional egg rolling will
be observed as usual. Mrs. Roose-
velt said today that she was
planning no changes and was
only hoping for clear weather
and a big crowd.
The Washington times., 1934-03-20
Young Father Kills
Wife, Child and Self

SALEM, N. j., March 20
G.NSO.-A young father killed
his girl wife and their child to-
day and then committed suicide
in his home here. Police called
by neighbors found the bodies Of
George Beaston, 26. and his
daughter, Ellen, 3, in the bed
rom and Mrs. Mabel Beaston, II,
stretched across the bed and still
living, although with a bullet
wound in her head. She died
an hour later.
The Washington times., 1934-03-20

OAN ~ ~ AhAAAA OA NJ o. Wv ~
France is afraid for tomor-
row. not for today.
She is afraid of the enemy in
the air. -'''-
She is not afraid of the enemy
on land. Not at any rate for
this year. Because France has
a wall.
China, Rome Built
China built a wall to keep out
her enemies.
It kept them out for nearly
a thousand years.
Rome built a wall across the
The Washington times., 1934-03-20
Ross Custer Hinted
In West Va. Shake-Up

Walter v. Ross, West Virginia
State manager of the Home Own
erS Loan Corporation, may be re-
moved by John H. Fahey, chair
man of the Federal Home Loan
Board, it appeared today.
The Washington times., 1934-03-20
SEA AIR LINES
SEEN NEAR
BY International News Service

Amelia Earhart Putnam, first
woman to make a solo flight
across the Atlantic, today urged
before the Senate Post Office
Committee that a long-range avia-
ton program be formulated at
this session of Congress. She
said:
aviation must be treated as
an integral part Of the enti-e
transportation system.
Eventually, it will undOubt-
edIy include regular daily trans
atlantic service. The need for
prompt action is imperative"
The Washington times., 1934-03-20

STRASBOURG, March 20 (I.N.S).-France is mortally
afraid France calmly confident This the most curious
paradox in the whole question: Wil in Europe?
The key may be found in this lovely old Alsatan city
where the stuffed yields his liver and the vineyards yield
their help the French keep happy matter how fast
The Washington times., 1934-03-20
Auto Parleys at Critical Stage
Will Frances Steel
Wall Halt Hitler?

built mighty WGU to keep out the Germans but still
the r. KntcEebocker tes in the thirty
article OF his SERIES Twill War Conner" France fears that the
W1U wiH be able German bombing p1neSO
The Washington times., 1934-03-20
By international News Service

President Roosevelt today
addressed a letter to the tive
factors in the current railway
labor dispute, warning that un-
less a peaceable settlement Of
differences wasspeedily
he would intervene.
The President expressed "pro
found disappointment" that no
progress has been made toward
an agreement for an extension Of
the present 10 per cent pay cut,
under which railway employees are
working for six months.
Blunt Letter to Managers
The President more than Q
month ago addressed letter to
the railway and labor executives
asking such an agreement. That
letter, as the letter Of today, was
addressed to w. F. Thiehoff,
chairman of the conference com.
mittee Of railway managers, and
A. F. Whitney, chairman Of the
Railway Labor Executives Asso-
citation.
The Presidents letter of today
was blunt. In the second para
graph, coming to the point
quickly, he said:
'It is . profound disappoint-
ment to learn that no progress
toward an agreement has been
made at the conference. I
fear that sight is being lost
Of the most important factor
Of all, the good Of the country.
MUST PROTECT PUBLIC
eff no agreement is reached,
and in default Of arbitration, IL
CONTINUED on Page 2, Col. -
The Washington times., 1934-03-20
Al s
TOA.F.OFL." +"
AND RAIL. ..
WORKERS .
Letter Warns of intervention
and Asks Correction OF
Wage Inequalities

NEW YORK, March 70
U.N.S.).-Exerting his supreme
authority in an effort to avert
the threatened strike Of auto
mobile workers, President ROOse'
welt today invited leading auto
motive manufacturers to Wash
ingtOn tomorrow after asking
the American Federation OF
Labor to postpone the walkOut.
DETROIT, March 20 Q.N.S).
President Roosevelt today in
tervened in the threatened
strike of 100000 auto workers.
In a telegram to william
Collins, chief organizer of the
federation here, the President
asked that the strike be post.
pOned pending q mediation
conference.
The Washington times., 1934-03-20
By II. R. KNICKERBOCKE1

International News Service Staff Correspondent
Whole FOrbdden)