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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-09-01
GE 7.
WALKOUT
ORDERS
Allied Unions Throw in Lot
With Cotton Men Despite
Warning of Owners
BY International News Service


The strike in the great textile
industry became general today,
affecting all. branches.
Orders were flashed from
Washington shortly before noon
for approximately 100000 silk
workers to join with the cotton
goods, worsted and wooden and
rayon workers in a general walk
out at 1870 o'clock tonight.
Union officials estimated that
the general strike will eventually
involve between 100000 and 900.-
600 workers in all branches of the
industry.
400 Mills Involved
They estimated that the worsted
and wooden plants affected will
number 500; the silk and rayon
plants, 1000, and the cotton
plants about 1900.
The silk workers were ordered
out in the face of warning from
the employers that if they struck,
the employers will not be disposed
to ever again enter into contrac-
tural relations with the unions.
Meanwhile, all G overnme
mediatory machinery seemed to
have broken down. No further
efforts were made by the National
Labor Relations Board, under the
Craftsmanship of Lloyd Garrison,
to avert the. walkout.
In the face of repeated rebuffs
from the manufacturers and code
authorities, who refused to coun-
sci with union representatives, the
board appeared powerless, and its
offices today were deserted.
Text of Message
The official call for the silk
strike follows:
"Strike committee authorizes
strike in the silk industry ef-
fective as of Saturday, Septem-
Der l, 1880 p. m. No one re-
ports for work after this date.
You have instructions. Yours
for 100 per cent shutdown.
"The issues are 30 hours, two
shifts, machine load, nOn.autO-
matte, no more than four, and
where there are less than four be-
ing operated the number shall
not be increased.
Automatic looms, six, with a
minimum wage of $28. Wages,
SIS minimum for weavers on
four looms or less. A proper
tiOnate increase for other Occu-
patiOnS.
"UniOn recognition, which
means to us that the manufac-
turerS will cOncede the above de-
mandS to us members of United
Textile Works of America"
Governors Wired
Strike leaders telegraphed gov.
errors of all States, saying:
I'VE know that employers
will plead with you to send
troops into mill areas for what
they will call preservation of
order. We have instructed every
local union to maintain the
Strictest discipline and we are
confident that, unless there is
attack upon them, they will
remain throughout this strike
peaceful and law.abiding
group of Americans"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-09-01
Robbery Suspects
Go to Grand jury

John Ciccone, Is, and Archi-
bald Lyles, 81, charged with rob-
berry on August 26, waived pre-
liminary hearing when arraigned
in Police Court before Judge Rob-
ert E. Mattingly today and were
held for the Grand Jury under
$4,000 bond. Ciccone gave his ad-
dress as Brooklyn, N. Y, and
Lyles said he lived in the 400
block Of Massachusetts, Ave-,
N. w. They are accused of TAX
ing $57 from Nicholas Nichols,
300 block of Nineteenth St.,
N. w.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-09-01
Son Stays Father
To Protect Mother

SYRACUSE, N. Y, Sept. l
U.N.SO.-William Rogers, 81,
threatened his wife with a shot
gun today. A moment later he
lay dead.
The couples son, Joseph, 81,
shot his father to death with an
other gun when the father quar-
relied with the mother over neces.
Sity of building a fire.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-09-01
Petition to Back
Mural Defacer

NEW YORK, Sept. 1Q.N.SO.
Plans we're being made today for
the circulation of a petition de-
handing the release of John
Smiuske, the indignant Bronx
house painter who set fire to the
oil sketch which caricatured
President Roosevelt and the New
Deal. He was sentenced to six
months in the Westminster Coun-
ty Penitentiary,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-09-01
Judge Denies Stay
Of Edwards Trial

W1LKES-BARRE, Pa, Sept /
G.NSO.-Judge John S. Fine TO-
day refused to postpone the trial
of Bobby Edwards for the "Ameri-
can Tragedy" Staying of his sweet
heart from the September to
November term of criminal court.
Edwards, 21-year-old mining en-
gineer, was indicted on a charge Of
first degree murder in the Staying
of Freda McKechnie, 26, an ex-
pectant mother, while she swan
in Harvey's Lake on the night of
July 30.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-09-01
Short Week, More
Wages, NRA Order

A reduction in work hours from
40 to So hours a week, accom-
panied by 10 per cent increase
in hourly wage rates, in the In
fant's and Children's Wear in
dustry has been recommended by
the code authority for that bust
ness, MIRA officials announced
today. The change probably will
take place about October IS.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-09-01
Will Rogers
Says:

MOSCOW, Sept. IL met .
guy today that could remember
back to the time when there
was a car in Russia. TrOtzky
was pressing pants in New York
and Upton Sinclair was away
uptown. Texas steers had long
horns and governments paid
their debts.
Flying south through Soviet
Russia, and the oil wells smell
like, regular capitalistic oil.
Copyright, 1894, by Mcknight
Syndicate, Inc.) y
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-09-01

To obtain an answer to the
question, The Washington Times
consulted an architect, since most
improvements costing as much
as $4,000 should usually be
handled under the direction Of q
competent architect who will CO.
operate with the contractor who
actually does the work.
Mr.. Ward Brown, an architect,
of Alexandria. Va, states:
1.-THE amount Of remOdeIing
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-09-01
Gen. Wards Wife
Dead at ALBANY

ALBANY, N. Y, Sept. 1 G.N.sO
Mrs. Mabel Loretta Ward, 81,
wife Of Adjutant General Frank
lin w. Ward, died today. During
the World War she served in the
Federal Censorship Bureau. Burial
will be in Arlington National
Cemetery, washington.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-09-01
Mill Owners Threaten
RepriSaIS on Unions

NEW YORK, Sept. 1 GN.s).
With hope fading rapidly for i'm
mediate peaceful settlement Of the
impending general textile strike,
manufacturers today were massing
their forces to present a solid
front against labor maneuverS in
one OF the greatest labor-manage-
ment conflicts in the nations
history.
AS each passing hour brought
the seemingly inevitable walkout
nearer-the strike has been set
for 1870 o'clock tonight-the fol-
lowing major developments &C.
Cured:
/. George A. Sloan, militant
Continued on Page 2, Col. y
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-09-01
Sen. Reed Predicts
House COP. Gains

Holding that a reaction has set
in against the New Deal" Sen.
David Reed (R0 of Pennsylvania,
says Republican chances in the
1886 presidential campaign are
improving. In washington after
opening his campaign for re-
election in Pennsylvania, Senator
Reed today declared:
"The Republicans will gain a
considerable number of House
seats in the fall election"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-09-01
Auto Code in Force
For so Days More

HYDE PARK, N. Y, Sept. l..
U.N.S0.-President Roosevelt to-
day, in an executive order, ex.
tended for 80 days the NRA auto
mobile code as it stands now.
The code would have expired on
September 4. The controversial
merit clause" remains in the
code.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-09-01

that can be accomplished for
$4,000 naturally depends upon
differing conditions and re-
quirementS. The exigent who
insists on only the best will,
Of course, obtain q lesser mum.
Der Of improvements than the
one which is content to accept
q good job.
"The following items, how
CONTINUED on Page ~, Col. ~
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-09-01
Youngstown Tube
Starts 5-Day Week

NEW YORK. Sept. 1 G.N.S0
Following the lead of U. S. Steel
Corp. and others, the youngstown
Sheet & Tube Co. is establishing
a 5-day week for all office workers,
it was announced today by Frank
Purnell, president.
No mention was made of a. sal.
airy reduction, but it was assumed
the 10 per cent cut instituted by
u. S, Steel would be made.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-09-01
Clothing Is Stolen:
From Parked Car

Clothing valued at $10S was re.
ported stolen from a parked auto
mobile in the 100 block Euclid
st. N. w. today. Miss Zuleinea
Badgley said the thieves broke the
lock on the car door.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-09-01

MEAN TEMPERATURES
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-09-01

WASHINGTON FORECAST
Fair and continued cool tonight fair Sunda!
and probably Monday.
AMHHRE0
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-09-01

Full Weather Report on Pas
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1934-01-27

Greece over the insiste nee of United
States authorities upon his extradition
TO America 10 stand rial on charges of
fraud must leave Gree ce before Febru-
airy first He intends TO depart by air
plane without announcing his destina-
ton.
Atlanta, Ca: jim Franklin. 80. Allan
ia. rnust stay out of the city so years or
serve &c day suspended sentence for
drunkenness, he appeared in court again
yesterday after manv admonitions of
drinking 10y Atlanta Judges. Mrs Frank
lin ana lheir five year Old son j re ap.
peared al the trai Mrs. frankie asked
ha, her husband be allowed 10 leave
tow OUT utle Joe said DADDY is a
bad man. Keep him 10 Jail Judge"
ongt each, California; A sharp earth.
quake of about four seconds duration
as felt here at 80 VI. today. The
shock caused hundred o. rersons to run
into tre streets from stores and theatres.
No damage wa reported
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1934-01-27
PROCEEDINGS
OF The
COLONIAL COUNCIL
FOR ST. CROIX

Confined from Tribun. Jan oath
(h) That whoever engages in the manu-
facture or sale of beer, ale, porter. or
Other similar fermenteO liquor, or wine,
without such permt, If such permit is re-
Quired, or violates any permit issued to
him, shall be subject to the penalties and
proceedings provided by law for INSIDE
meanors.
(i) That on articles specified 10 this or
dipanct which are sold or transferred
for expectation from the Municipality of
St. CrCix and which are not intended for
reimportaaon inro the Municl pality of
ST. Croix and which are not reimported
into the Municipality of st. Croix. the
taxes levied herein shall NOT be collected.
or if collected, shall be refunded to the
exporter, under regulations approved by
the Cove NOR.
Sec 8. That for the purposes of this
ordinance any alcoholic beverage contain
Jog more than one half of one per CEN
tuni of alcohol by volume and not more
than twenty per centum OF alcohol
b y vO u M e. by W i t yer by
process produced and by whatever names
such liquors may DE called shall~be sub
lect to the tax and the regulations estab-
lished herein for the taxation and regu-
Iation of fermented liquors.
Sec g. That for the purposes of this
or finance any alcoholic beverage contain
ing more than twenty per centum of al
cohol by volume, by whatever process
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1934-01-27

of the Municipality of St. Croix to c)lIe
such tax upon importation of sucl ART
cl9s into the Municipality of ST. Crol
a I'd before removal of 81 III articles froA
the custody of the respective depart
mepts. ~
(h) That all ordir ances or parts of or
dina1ces in conflict herewith be, ant
they are hereby, repealed.s
Sec. H. (a) That the Governor be. aaC
he is hereby. authorized to grant licenses
to all holders of merchants burgher
briefs. or holders of hotel keepers or
tavern bun CHER briefs in the Municipal.
ty OF ST. Croix 10 permit the sale, at re-
tail of beer. lager beer, ale. porter and
other similar fermented liquor, or wine,
containing more than one-baIf of one per
cent? n of alcohol by volume and nor
mOreNhan twenty per centum Of alcohol
by volume.
(bl That such licenses shall give the
h older thereof III rignt 10 serve all sorts
of prepared food on the premises. as we'll
) out of them, AMI to serve for consump-
ton on the premises all such beer and
other similar fermented liquor, or wine
soecified IN sec ion IL Of this ordinance:
Provided, That upon recomm andation of
the Municipal Committee toe Governor
be- and he he is hereby, authorized to
promulgate regulations for the public
health. safety, and peace under this sec.
ton.
(c) That the license to sell, a. retail,
slcn fer nente iq1 ,rs snail be issued
for term of tn e. years, out may be re-
newed.
To be Continued
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1934-01-27
ST. CROlx TRIBUNE

liquors may be- called snail be subject TO
the tax and the regulations, established
herein for the taxation and regulation Of
distilled spirits.
(c). 10. Ca That the sale of RUN broth
er distilled spirits or any alcoholic beyer.
ages contang m re than tWeaty per cen
tum of alcohol by volume ar retail or
wholesale for consumption within the
municipality of St. Cr9ix be, and 1t is
hereby. declared government m0noro-
ly.
Ib) That the Governor be. and he is
hereby. authoriz ID TO gram licenses 10!
hotel keepers boarding house keepers. 4
and CLUBS to purchase from auth Jrlz l.
government agents alconnlic beverages
containing more than twenty per centuGl
of alcohol by volume and TO serve for
sale drinks containing such alcoholic bev-
erages to their bona fide guests. An an-
nual license fee of Franc 300. co 1850. 00)
shall be collected by the Government for
licenses ISIS ued hereunder.
(c} That the sal Of alcoholic beverages
containing more than twenty per centum
of alcohol by volume purchasers un-
der eighteen years of age or to persons
who are intoxicated is prohibited
Id That the NUMBER Of public rum
shops snail noI exceed four In Christian
steG and three IN t'rederlksted.
(e) That any distilled spirit as defined
in this ordinance made by manufae--
turer which he does NOT consume in his
oWn household he Sh all nOt sell or other
wise dispose of 10 others than the ad-
thorized government agents. unless the
said rum is intended fov expiration from
the Municipality of ST. Croix and the
Customs Department controls that such
exploration takes place.
III That infractions against this eoc4
ton shall be pu ishatle by fl es Oh NJ | s.
than Francs rs % S 5. 00l and not moro
Francs 5 900. 90 ISL, 600 00).
(g) That there shall he levied and COLI
ected on all alcoholic beverages contain
ing more than twenty per centum of all /
cohol by volume an Internal revenue tax
at a rate of $1.00 per gallon of alcohol
contained in such alcoholic beverages or
at a rate of one cent for each one per
centum or fraction thereof of gallon OF
alcohol contained in such beverages. TO
be collected under regulations approve
hy the { O Jernor: Provided, That the tax
levied 10 this subsection shall be paid as
soon as the said articles are removed
from the manufacturers or other ware
house or Customs Department storehouse
by or for retail dealer Or by or for
consumer for introduction into the NUM-
cpality of St. Crox. The officers of the
United States Customs Service and the
United States Postal Service in the NUM-
cpality OF ST Croix are hereby autho-
IL
The Washington times., 1934-02-17
and HARDY
Star in Feature
At Fox

"Sons Of the Desert" starring
Stan Laurel and Hardy, now on
the Fox screen, starts out as a
clever satire of the mystic "hocus-
pocus" fraternal organizations.
After that beginning. it resolves it.
self into a mad, but merely slap
stick comedy.
Frank Craven is credited as the
author of the story, and had a
good idea in mind. But the pro-
ducers believed that Laurel and
Hardy fans preferred more robust
clowning. And they evidently do,
for the audience yesterday seemed
to enjoy every moment of the film.
A Lodge Convention
The frail plot has to do with
two henpecked husbands, who con-
trive to attend the convention of
their order, tell their wives they're
going to Honolulu. Complications
arise by the barrelful when the
ship they are supposed to be on is
wrecked at sea.
Ridiculous, Of course, but pro-
viding plenty of laughs, the story
gives the famous team ample op-
portunity to indulge in numerous
antics. Mae Busch and Dorothy
ChriSty are the wives. Incident
ally, Miss Busch proves a sure and
steady marksman with various
The Washington times., 1934-02-17

articles Of china. To William Sci
ter goes much credit for sustaining
a fast pace throughout.
On the stage this week is Green
Wich Village Follies," with Yorke
and King starred. The revue,
which lasts we'll over an hour, is
notable for fine scenic effects
and a large and lovely chorus.
Finale Is High-SpOt
It was disappointing that Yorke
and Kings comedy didn't register
until the finale, which is the high.
spot of the show. A choir Of 16
sing "Horsey Keep Your Tail Up
in the manner of village choral
societies, the chorines are garbed
as "beef-trusters" of the nineties
A really smash finish to ring down
the curtain.
Before that, Ruby Norton gave
an impersonation of Mae West
the Three California Redheads
did several lively dances, and
there was a sort of Christmas card
effect which was another high
light. '"The Locker of Davy
Jones" introduced an adagio team
who also appeared, to no ad
vantage, in the finale.
kiss the Bride" Shadows or
the Wall" and Beautiful You
are three catchy tunes sung by
Coley Worth. The chorus dances
we'll, military formation number
especially outstanding. Yorke and
King, despite their inauspicious
beginning, are the mainstays on
the comedy end, with Ernest
Charles helping out.
Phil Lampkin plays some of the
songs introduced by Ramon
Novarro, and also gives Saxophon
iSt Arthur Fisher an excellent solo
A cartoon, the newsreel and an
abundance of trailers complete
the program. j. K. v.
The Washington times., 1934-02-17
"DeviI Tiger " at
Columbia

Devil Tiger" at the Columbia
Theater is another of those ami
NAL jungle encounters which ap-
pear every so often as a part OF
movie fare. Heralded as authen-
tic and not bolStered by compile
mentery scenes, this drama Of the
survival of the fittest in the jun
gle, probably has a wide appeal
to devoteeS of this type Of enter
tainment.
Necessarily the picture matter
is repetitive and consequently
seeing one is seeing all. This latest
panorama is said to be an actual
photograph of an expedition into
ASiatic country under the direc-
ton of Clyde E. Elliott. Marion
Burns, Kane Richmond and Harry
Woods and All Lee, a little native
furnish the action for a slight
triangular love affair, but this ro
nance is incidental to the more
thrilling jungle scenes.
The ferocious tiger is king Of
the jungle, in the finale he stalks
off in a braggard manner, winner
Of all who dare to combat. Several
new encounters do introduce q
little diversity, for example, a
monkey outwitting some giant
crabs and bear attacking a wall
ing hyena. Monkeys, crocodiles
panthers, elephants, all take their
place in this weird and graphic
filming of animal life.
Subsidiary features include sew
eral short reels, not any of which
are more than average.-H. <.
The Washington times., 1934-02-17
Guild Comedy to
Open Monday
At National

The Theater Guild will pre-
sent the sixth production of the
current Washington season Of
the American Theater Society at
the National Theater next week.
The play is THE School for HuS-
bands" by Arthur Guiterman
and Lawrence Langner. It is .
musical adaptation based on the
Molier comedy Of the same name,
with music by Edmond w. Rick.
EFT, and dances by Doris Hum
phrey and Charles Weidman.
THE School for Husbands"
comes to washington direct from
lengthy run at the Empire
Theater in New York, where it
broke all existing American
Moliere records for number Of
consecutive performances played.
It was part of the Theater
Guilds regular subscription sea-
son for this year.
Like many Of Moliere'S works.
the original is written in rhymed
verse, and depends a great deal
upon this rhyme for it's comedic
and dramatic values. The mu-
sical interpretations either are
based upon music Of the period
or are adaptations of old French
folk music.
Osgood Perkins and June
Walker will head the large cast,
which includes such well-known
names as Doris Humphreys,
Charles Weidman, Flora LIE
Breton, Parker Steward, Stuart
Casey, James JolleY and many
others.
Lawrence Langner has directed
the play, and the settings and
costumes have been designed by
Lee SimonSon.
Matinees will be Wednesday,
Thursday and Saturday.
The Washington times., 1934-02-17
Fashion Musical
Now at Met

Fashions Follies of 1884" is
paying a return visit, this time at
the Metropolitan in all its glorifi-
cations of the great American
products of racketS and ostrich
feathers.
Suave William Powell as Sher-
wood Nash is the famed progeni-
tor of ideas which start with the
tried and true stock and bond
corporation.
And then Busby Berkeley and
Orry Kelly combine their talents
to end said ideas in a blaze OF
glory behind the sacred precincts
Of Paris fashions.
Mr.. Berkley, as has been men
toned before, has gathered in
Spiration from the famed Sally
Rand. His chorus of fan dancers
demonstrating the terpsichorean
art of thousands Of ostrich plumeS
is a highlight of camera angles
and movement.
We would have difficulty imag-
ing any one Of Mr.. Orry Kelly's
creations appearing in the rustic
environs of our city. Neverthe'
less, they contrive to bring forth
a satisfying number Of "ohs" and
"ahs" from a not altogether fem
inine audience.
Mr.. Powell is a trifle too highly
polished and consistently ingrati'
ating to find complete favor. His
Mash" is too slippery for COM
fort.
Miss Bette Davis introduces a
series of head,dresses and a spe-
cial manner growing more sure
with each film.
The old stand-bys, Frank Nc
Hugh and Hugh Herbert inject
the comedy element and Reginald
Owen and Veree Teasdale com
plete the cast.
Short subjects include a Jack
Denny musical interlude.-H. w.
The Washington times., 1934-02-17
Students Concert
February "a

On Saturday, February "a, the
third in the series Of Students
Concerts will be given at Central
High School auditorium at II
a. m. Hans Kinder has arranged
a program to demonstrate the
development of the symphonic
form in musical composition.
The program:
Overture, "Phedre," Massanet; !;
The Symphony-the varia O n
form-Andante con moto from
Fifth Symphony, Beethoven: The
"Scherzo" -Minuet from Lon
don" Symphony, Haydn; Scherzo
from Midsummer Nights Dream, ii
Mendelssohn; accordion solo by
D. Crocker. and March Hon
groise," Berlioz.
The Washington times., 1934-02-17
Riddles Bill Set
For Feb. "a

Loew's Palace Theater today an
nounced the second all-Walt Dis
ney program of Mickey Mouse and
Silly Symphonies at $50 o'clock
the morning of Saturday February
"a. Doors will open at 9 o'clock
and the program will get under
way at $50 a. m.
This program has been sched'
uled following a mounting interest
in an entertainment of this ma
ture, brought about by the un'
precedented all-Disney show OF
last month at which more than
5000 Washington children and
their parents attended.
So notable was the response to
the first all-Disney program that
the Palace was packed to over
flowing, necessitating the opening
of the Columbia Theater to &C
comodate the hundreds unable to
gain entrance to the Palace.
Seven Mickey Mouse and tune
full Silly Symphony subjects are
listed for this special matinee
"Santa'S We kshop," which has
been placed in the same category
as the "Three Little Pigs" leads
the list with others being The
Fox Front" ugly Duckl1ng,
"The Bird Store" and Birds In
the Spring" The Mickey Mouse
cartoons include the adventurous
Mickey In Arabia" and the
Musical Farmer"