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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-02-27
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1.-THE Postman
Always Rings
Twice.
By GILBERT SELDES

It is several weeks since the
word has been freely used and
as the time had come to bring
It up again, James M. Cain
b the lucky man. In all Sc
robustness. it is a long time since
I have heard so many people
Of so many different tastes say
that a book is great"
The book is called 1.-THE Post
man Always Rings Twice" and
. Il has nothing to do with the
woes of the United States mail.
I think the title means that
fate knocks twice, because the
story tells us how a man and
. woman murder a woman's
husband and are acquitted;
but the second time the post
man of destiny knocks, the
woman is killed in an accident
and the man is convicted and
executed for a murder he did
not commit.
A Good Theme
That is essentially a good
theme and Mr.. Cain has written
what is essentially a good story.
But I suspect that when people
say it is great, they are think
ing more of the frankneSs with
which Mr.. Cain expresses the
animal passion of the man and
woman for each other and the
Sledge hammer blows of Mr..
Gains method of telling story.
1 don't think that this is a
great book, because once in the
middle and once at the end,
Mr.. Cain seems to me to wander
away from his own intention,
which is to tell an exact truth
about two human beings. He
INTRODUCES a melodramatic trick
with a lawyer who is too crafty
to be true in order to make the
two murderers each give the
other away, and at the very end
I think he goes romantic to
make the scheme of his story
more impressive.
I remember when I was about
IS, there was a book by man
named Steele called, I think,
zone Man." or lone Mans
Story" which had the same
frankness about sex-a little
rarer in those days than now
and which was also hailed as a
great book. It was also dis
turbing book, as this one is,
but it was not a masterpiece.
(Knopf.)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-02-27

The coroner's jury today exon
Grated two Washington detectives
who shot and killed a burglar in
an F st. drug store early yester-
day.
The officers, Sergt. Michael j.
Dowd and Precinct Detective M.
K. Reading, had been held in
technical custody since the shoot
ing which claimed the life of Will
liam P. Neil, q, of the 1400 block
N st. N. W.
Tells Of Shooting
Detective Reading related to
the jury a graphic picture of the
shooting, telling how he and
Sergeant Dowd had been detailed
to remain in the store when it
was believed burglary was to be
attempted.
The officers fired only after the
burglar had drawn his own re-
volver, the detective said.
Sergeant Dowd corroborated
the testimony, and DR.. Robert L.
Paxson, manager of the store,
told the jury of asking for a
police detail to protect the store
which had been robbed last
month.
Four Shots in Body
Both officers said they fired
only when they believed their
own lives were in danger.
Sergeant DoWd, who seemed
to be shocked over the killing,
said:
ct is too bad to have to
kill a man like that, but what
else can you dO?"
Neil was shot four times
through the body. His own pistol
fell from his hand as the police
bullets struck him.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-02-27
Police Find Youth
Victim of Exposure

Found wandering in the vicinity
of Silver Spring last night, Ray
mond Sullivan, %, spent the night
in Jail and today was sent on his
way to his home in Hanover, Pa.
Policeman Jerry Hobbs. of the
Montgomery county force, took
him to DR.. w. R. Haynes, who
treated him for exposure and
frost-bitten feet. Sullivan, a for
mer soldier had been shoveling
snow in the District, he told police.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-02-27
March II DeQdLine
For Shift in Parties

F. Byrne Austin, clerk to the
board of election supervisors OF
Montgomery county, has an
nounced that March IL will be the
last day on which Republican vot-
ers' of the county may change
their political affiliations if they
wish to vote in the Democratic
primary in September.
All who wish to make the
change may do so at the office of
the election supervisors in Rock
vile any day between 9 a. m. and
4:3O D. m,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-02-27
House

The House District Committee did not meet today.
Federation of Citizens Associations opposes passage OF
bills permitting police and fremen to live outside the Dis
trict. (Story page ,, second sectlon.)
Local drug proprietor asks amendment to liquor law
permitting shorttem licenses (Soy page, ,, second
seciOn.)
Many members of Congress who vOed for economy act
second section.)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-02-27
{. B.PRETTYMAN
SURE To GET
BRIDE POST
New Corporation Counsel Will
Be Named in "a Hours, AC-
Cording to Predictions

E. Barrett Prettyman, Wash
ington attorney, will be named
Corporation Counsel to succeed
William w. Bride within "a
hours, it was learned today on
high authority.
This statement followed a con-
ference at the White House be-
tween Melvin C. Hazen, and
George E. Allen, District Com
missioners, and Col. Marvin H.
Mcintyre, presidential secretary,
and James j. Farley, Postmaster
General.
Hears Name Praised
Appointment of Mr.. Pretty
man, long identified with the
Democratic party in Montgomery
county, follows a fight in the
House on reappointment of Mr..
Bride, who also lives in Mont
gomery county.
Mr.. Bride was present at the
Capitol today when the Senate
District Committee met and was
the recipient of compliments
from Senator William H. King
CD of Utah, chairman of the
committee, and Senator Arthur
Capper CR.) of Kansas.
Senator King praised Mr.. Bride
for his excellent and efficient
service and the executive ability
he has demonstrated and the
manner in which he has con-
Quoted his office"
Resigned Tax Post
Senator Capper expressed the
hope that Mr.. Bride would be
maintained in the office. but it
was understood from sources
close to the District Government
that his resignation will be
asked.
In May, President Roosevelt
appointed Mr.. Prettyman general
counsel for the Bureau OF
Internal Revenue, but he resigned
with the appointment of Henry
w. Morgenthau, jr., as Secretary
of the Treasury. He had given
up his private law practice to
take the position and it is under
stood President Roosevelt felt
that something should be done
for him and is about to appoint
him Corporation Counsel.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-02-27
Idle Must Register
For Alexandria Jobs

Persons seeking employment on
the 100000 street and sewer pro-
jects to be started in Alexan-
dria soon with PWA funds must
register at the unemployment Of
flee in city hall, city officials
sad today. The work is expected
to start early next month as all
details of the loan have been
approved and bonds are being
printed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-02-27
Senate

The Senate District Committee met with the District
Commissioners present and discussed various legislative
posa ordering bills reported Those present were
(eght) Senators King, McCarran Reynolds, Tydngs Gore
Capper, Kean and Davs) Those absent (seven)
Copeland, Glass, Lewis Bankhead Carey Austin
and Couzens Time of meeting, 1 hour and Is minutes
(Story this page.)
Senate passage of the independent offices appropriation
BILL carrying the Government salary provision expected
today. (Story page ~
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-02-27
McGREGOR TO SPEAK

Tracy w. McGregor, philan-
thropist, will deliver the eighth
and last lecture of the Course of
Volunteers in Social Work Spon-
,$ored Ivy the Council of Social
Agencies at II o'clock Thursday
morning in the United States
Chamber of Commerce Building.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-02-27
Uncle Sam Bought
S3O,643,IOI in PiqS

A total Of $30,643, 101.95 was
paid to growers by professors for
the pigs and sows slaughtered
during the emergency hog mar
keting program last August and
September, the Agricultural Ad-
dustin nt Administration an
nounced yesterday. A total of
6,410,866 animals were purchased.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-02-27
Alexandria Needy
Get Cod Liver Oil

Cod liver oil is to be distributed
the needy of Alexandria in the
near future by the City Welfare
Office, Director A. w. 3oehringer
said today that his requisition
for 20 dozen bottles had been
approved by the F'ERA and that.
he expected the shipment in a
week.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-02-27
Board of Commissioners
did not meet as board.

The Commissioners did not meet board.
Commissioners Hazen and Allen called at the White House
Postmaster General Farley to discuss replacement
of Corporation Counsel William w. Bride (Story on this
page)
The District CWA started survey of local projects to
eliminate 1000 workers tomorrow. Story Page Second
Section.)
The liquor board passed additional license appllcarn
(Story on Page 2, Second Section ~
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-02-27
U. S. CLERKS TO MEET

Charles Kothe, acting presi-
dent, will preside at a meeting
of Local 372, National Fedora
ton of Federal Employees, COM
posed of workers in the Adju-
tant Generals Office, tonight at
ITO Fourteenth st. N. w.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-02-27
CHICNE'S DAUGHTER
Pippin Has Glorious Time With
Kelvin at Dance; She Dreams
Aqain Of His Kiss
WHAT HAS HAPPENED

PRETTY Pppin daughter of ChtcEe and K1tte McPEe laugh
ingy appeal Kae KeUin Malone to take them
to their first dance
promises By the two girls because he is eight
older than hey he SeseS Pppn and kisses herroughy and
teelingy-Uith the words:
"That DiH ShoD you hoW old am"
Pippn goes home to her mother permission
thrilled at the first real kiss she had
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-02-27
DiStrictLOS

daily resume of all action in the House and Senate
dealing SOLELY ith the District of Columbia, and all
action by the House and Senate District Committees
and Board of District Commissioners.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-13
By MADELINE SMITH

Mary Stevens lay in bed in the hospital room, cycling with indtg- nant dislike the vase of yellow roses on the table beside her.
 "Pale, anemic looking things" she thought, 'if hadn't had a good reason for buying you I'd call the nurse right now to throw you outi"
 The flowers smiled blandly on.
 Never mind" thought Mary Doc Scott will get rid of you soon enough, I'm afraid"
 There was no doubt about that. Doctor Scott would hit the ceiling as soon as he saw those golden buds. His dislike of flowers in hospital rooms was perhops the most prominent of all his eccen- tricities. That dislike was Mary's only hope of attracting his atten- ton to herself, for his impersonal bedside manner was as notorious as he was famous.
 Mary lay weakly back on the pill low. She was ick-so sick that her sense of humor had almost fled. Those roses were last provoca- tive gesture, gesture reminiscent of the calm defiance that had car- ried her to the peak of her profes- sion as a practicing attorney.
 It was a strange thing, this sick ness of hers. None of the special ists in the great hospital could find a thing physically wrong. (Of course not, Mary thought bleakly. How could a stethoscope disclose the longing within herb
 "You need to take an interest in something" pr Scott frequently told her. How can help you if you don't want to get well?"
 What was there left to interest her, Mary wondered? For thirty five years she had been machine, scorning marriage for success in her legal career. And her awak- ening had come too late.
 She wasn't factory! She wasn't dispassionate or mechanical, she was woman! And she didn't want success any more. She wanted some one to love, and little apart ment, and babies.
 During the weeks in the hospital Mary had grown increasingly apa- thetic. Her only stimulus came from the frequent visits of the handsome doctor. Foolish that she should be so attracted to him, she told herself, but then she would probably have felt the same toward any other eligible man. She wanted husband, and Doctor Scott was the right type. What matter if he was already married? He would he must love her! She could make him love her, if he would only pay something besides professional at- tention to her.
 We'll, she smiled hopefully at the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-13

q don't tolerate flowers in sick rooms" he said sourly. They have a bad psychological effect"
 Nevertheless" she said, "those roses stay right there!"
 Doctor Scott was already taking the flowers out of the vase, but Mary's answer made him pause and look at her. He sat down.
 For a woman who's shown ab- solutely no interest in anything for weeks you've certainly got lot of spirit this evening"" he said. Her plan had worked. Eagerly pulse.
 Feeling better?" he asked.
 Much" she said, managing smile that was decidedly coquet- tish. For the first time actually feel I have a reason for getting we'll"
 "H'mmm!" He stared at her quizzically for long time, still holding her hand.
 Miss Stevens" he finally said. leaning toward her If could give you what you wanted most--what you really needed to make you re- cover-would you take it?"
 Mary's longing gloweds in her eyes. Then he did know after allt He did see how much she loved him, how much she wanted mar riage, home.
 'I'll do anything you say" she murmured.
 Then here" He reached into the pocket of his coat and drew out a folded paper. Its matter of lawsuit" he said. My wife is suing me-for divorce" Anx- iously he scanned her face for her reaction.
 The blood mounting in Mary's cheeks gave her face new, healthy glow. Her eyes were bril- liant as she said:
 "Why-why didn't you tell me this long ago?" 1T didn't think the opportunity i was ripe,' he said eagerly. II seem , to have timed it perfectly! The re- 1 action is just as I planned" , Mary looked at him quizzically. What a strange way for a sweet ] heart to talk! Why didn't he take i IlcI All Allo dA AhSy bVAb AOA AOW ek0 | had longed for this moment? He was speaking again. "This is perfect! I knew your trouble must be mental-you told me you had no motive to go on living. I reasoned you were suffer ing from a breakdown. So I bided my time.
 "Today you showed so much snirit over those fool flowers that I decided the stage was all set. Here's your motive for getting we'll! Your profession needs you and you need your work. Why, US as simple as that. When I showed YOU this thing" he waved the pa- per. "a blind man could have seen fbe reaction. You're almost well now just because I reminded you of the work you really want to dol"
 Mary felt the bed swirling un- steadily beneath her. So that was the reason for the paper. She grit ted her teeth, summoned the courage to ask:
 "Your wife really isn't divorcing your" . not. That was just a hoax. Bur don't worry-there are plenty or other lawsuits just longing for that new enthusiasm you'll have as soon as-"
 Dr Scott paused in confusions amazed at the tears yelling slowly in Mary Stevens eyes. (Copyright, 1884, The Chicago Daily News, Inc.) Tomorrow: "Death COquette," by William c. Bogart, relates the nerve-raclxing experience of a newspaper reporter during . sub- way ride in, the early morning hours.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-13
Answers to Previous Questions

Answers to Previous Questions MICHAEL EAGAN won the 1SA first amateurs handball championship at the Jersey City Handball Club, Jersey City. N J. Commissioner George Scott Rail. ton and seven women landed in Manhattan in March, 1880. and held first services at Castle Gar. den, now the Aquarium. Forest
 management was first practiced at Asheville. N C., on the Bilt. more estate of G. W Vanderbilt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-13

When did immigration of Chinese labor begin?
 Who inaugurated the Sat. urday half holiday?
 When was the first milk skinner patented?
 Answers in next issue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-13
DAILY SHORT STORY LEGAL DECEIT When Mary Was Thirty-Five She Discovered That Her Career Was No Substitute for Love.

flowers, those yellow roses would certainly gain his attention.
 At the sound of voices outside the door Mary eteeled herself for the encounter. Doctor Scott en- tered, saw tho vase of flowers and immediately hit the ceiling.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-08

Exercising the neck will do much to preserve it's smoothness and pre- vent the dreaded fullness under the chin. Stretch the head back as far as possible, then forward, then in a revolving motion from side to side. About 10 times daily is suffi- cient.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-08
MIR. AND MRS. J.H. CAIN
 ARRIVE FROM SOUTH ON TRITON THIS A. M.

Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Cam arrived in Juneau from the south on their 50-foot yacht Triton, at 10 o'clock this morning after making lei surely trip north from Seattle. They left Seattle April 29 and spent one day in Ketchikan on the north ern cruise.
 This is the first visit MT. and Mrs. Cam have made to Juneau since they left here on the Triton a year ago last fall. They expect to spend several days in Juneau and later in the week will continue to their mining property on Lisi- anski Inlet, Chichagof Island. They plan to spend the summer between their mine, the Apex Fl Nido and Juneau. Ms
 For the last year and a half MT. and Mrs. Cam have made their home in Seattle though year ago MT. Cam spent several months at the Mayo Brothers clinic at Ro- chester, Minnesota. They are ac- companied by their 15-year-old nephew, Jack Bowen, who will spend the summer with them at Apex
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-08

semble the wagon shows in that most of them are strictly family affairs. It's a common thing for the proprietor's wife and children to perform. And frequently each has not one act, but many.
 For example, there's Yates Un- rath, comedy blonde of 20 years, who will be on the road this sea- son with her fathers outfit. To start things off. she works on the trapeze and flying rings. Then she puts the performing horses through their paces and winds up the day by handling the elephants.
 Although the motorized show is something relatively new-the first one started in 1925-all are expand ing gradually. Like other enter prises, they were pretty hard hit financially during depression years. But last season many made enough money to wipe out old debts and accumulate a little surplus.
 Elephants LKe 1t
 True to the traditions of their guild, the overland showmen have ironed out kinks in transportation and move on punctual schedule. Transporting a herd of elephants 40 to 50 miles overland daily might seem impossible to the uninitiated but it's really simple matter if you know how.
 Just get a strong truck for each
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-08
WOOD FOR SALE

Block wood and klindling. Phone 358. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-08
By EDWIN HOLMAN

ATLANTA, Ga, May B. Small overland circuses, chief entertain CTS of rural America half cen- tury ago, have reclaimed popular favor to such an extent that Is or more will hit the village village trail this season.
 Of course the horse -drawn vehi- cles of the old wagon show days are gone, but motor trucivs preserve the spectacle of the cross-ccuntry procession vending it's way at dawn from one small town to another.
 When it comes to performances under the ''big top,7 the little motorized shows pattern after the big outfits that travel by rail. Gone like the wagons are personal acts that made John Robinson's name household word when grand father was a boy.
 Audiences Wani Thrills
 Audiences of this day and time are impatient for a thrill every minute of the show says George EnCes2c-, yt,.2lcal small circus pro- prietCr. wno will takc a 45-truck carlvsr cut e. wirtc- quarters in Atlanta.
 They 7,or't sit sill and listen to a sad-faoed clown sing Paddle Ycar Own Canoe CT any sort of stuff wc used to ges by with in the old Gays.'
 Iac r,oiern overland circuses re-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-08
SEAPLANE PIONE FER RETURNS HERE AND MAKES CHARTER TRIP

Shortly after noon yesterday, the seaplane Pioneer, of the Alaska Air Express, pilot Charles Gropstis, re- turned from Ketchikan where it had flown on Saturday.
 At 7:10 o'clock last evening the Pioneer, pilot Gropstis, left here for Chichagof to bring in an in- jured man. The seaplane stayed in C.lichagof all night returning to Juneau at 10 o'clock this morning.
 F. s. Scobee, insurance broker, returned to Juneau on the plane from Chichagof.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-08
the steamer Alaska was in port to-

the steamer Alaska was in port to- day.
 He removed to the States some years ago and for sometime was en- gagged in mining in Mexico. In 1929 he fell down a shaft and suffered severe injuries that kept him in a hospital for three years. He is now completely recovered.
 Mir Keown was active in athletic circles in Nome in it's heydey. He was manager, captain and played a forward position in the famous Nome basketball squad that toured the United States at one time, play ing and defeating the leading teams, college, independent and professionals throughout the coun- try.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-08

Shop m Juneau
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-08
J. w. MEYERS REDECORATING
 GARNICK'S GROCERY TORE

J. w. Meyers has the contract for redecorating the entire inte- rior of Garnick's Grocery store on Seward Street, near Third. The large store will be gone over com pletely and will be most attractive when the work is finished.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-08
CLERK OF FIRST HOUSE RETURNS
 TO THE NORTH
Barry Keown, Forme, Nomeite, Visits Friends
 Here This Morning

Enroute to an unnamed interior destination with a mining engineer to investigate dredging project, Barry Keown, former Nome mining man and Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives of the first AL aska Legislature, visited Gov. John w. Troy and other cid friends while
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-08
ATTENTION EASTERN STARS

Juneau Chapter No. 2 Order of Eastern Stars will meet Tuesday evening, May 8, at 8 o'clock. Fol lowing the meeting the last of the regular series of card parties will be held.
 FANNIE L. ROBINSON, -adv. Secretary.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-08

member of the herd. Then tell Mary or Jumbo" to crawl in and the rest of the journey is sim pie. The elephants really enjoy the ride, it seems, and much coaxing is necessary to get them out of the trucks at the next town.
 Mining Location Notices at Em- pire office.