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The Washington times., 1934-07-26
STREET DENIES.
RELIEF WASTE

A complete denial of every
charge made by Representative
Fred A. Britten, of Illinois, against
the District relief administration
was made today by Elwood Street.
director of Public Welfare, who
added that if Representative Brit
ten succeeded in forcing a con-
greSSional investigation Of the
local relief situation he would well
come the probe and give every
aid Mr.. Street said:
1T may be true that there
are dead and missing persons
on the relief rolls of Chicago,
as Mr.. Britten says, but it is
not true in Washington. I also
deny that IS per cent of the
money being spent for relief
here is wasted.
Il have always said that if
there is per cent error in re-
lief administration, it was good
administration and 1 think we
are approaching that figure;
but we certainly do not have
any such situation as that COM
planned of by Mr.. Britten."
The Washington times., 1934-07-26
Smith or BrOuUn Pays
Fine, But Car Is Held

Otha Smith, 81 and colored,
is in a tight spot.
Arrested yesterday by Police
men R. M. Kesselring, of No. 2
precinct, for passing a red light
and not having a permit, Smith
gave his name as James Brown.
However, Otha's mother ap-
peared in Traffic Court today
and insisted her sons name was
Smith and not Brown. And after
Smith-or-Brown had pleaded
guilty before Judge Gus A..
Schuldt to both charges, and
paid $25 fine, he left the court
room trying to figure out how he
can get his car back. Police say
the car is listed in the name of
Smith-and they'll deliver it to
Smith, and now that Brown" is
willing to admit he is Smith,
they won't believe him,
The Washington times., 1934-07-26

Charges of labor abuses on
emergency relief projects in the
District and charges that Capt.
Howard F. Clark, chairman of the
District Wage Compliance Board,
is unsympathetic to labor featured
testimony today at the "kickback"
hearing conducted by Senator
David I. Walsh CD of Massachu-
sets, chairman of the special
Senate District subcommittee.
Several skilled laborerS, princi-
pally carpenters and plumbers, in
formed the subcommittee that
they had been discharged from
their jobs because they had COM
planned to the District Commis-
sioners of a reduction in their
wages from the prevailing wage
rate.
Letter Brought Dismissal
Charles w. Mcclure, a carpen-
ter, reevaled that he had been
discharged after he wrote letter
to Commissioner Allen, protesting
that he and other skilled laborers
had their wages reduced from the
prevailing rate of $3.50 to rs cents
an hour. The letter was signed
by other skilled laborerS on the
The Washington times., 1934-07-26
Labor Flags Relief Heads
At 'Kickback' Hearing

job who subsequently walked out,
in a protest against his dismissal.
Only one of the men has been
reemployed on relief projects since
that time, it was testified.
John Locher, secretary of the
Washington Building Trades
Council, charged Captain Clark
with being unfair to labor, de-
claring that at one time the Dis
trict official told him:
Labor rates are too high.
Labor should be satisfied with
the wages we pay them. If
labOrers have to work for re-
lief, they are on charity and
should be satisfied with any
thing they get"
''Failed to Comply"
Mr.. Locher also charged that
Captain Clark had failed to com.
oily with the PWA regulations
which specify that skilled la.
borers should be paid the pre-.
vailing wage on relief projects.
Mr.. Locher declared that Com.
missioner Allen has attempted to
do everything possible for labor,
but that Captain Clark has failed
to carry out the Commissioners
promises for payment of the pre-"
vailing wage.
The Washington times., 1934-07-26
THUNDERSTORM
DUE TODAY

Another thunderstorm was in
prospect for Washington today
following the electric storm which
swept over the District last night,
accompanied by a high wind and
a short but heavy rainfall that
served to break the drought here.
The storm cooled off the city,
dropping the mercury to a low of
SO during the night.
At 8 o'clock this morning the
temperature was rs. two degrees
lower than at the same time yes
terday.
The spectacular storm caused
considerable damage in and near
the District. At Lorton Reforma-
tory the lighting and telephone
systems were put out of service,
but there was no disorder among
the prisoners.
The police radio station WPDW
was off the air during the storm
and all scout cars called to their
stations.
The Masonic Temple was struck
by lightning, a number of bricks
being knocked off, while trees and
wires were brought down through
out the city. In Alexandria more
than two dozen trees were blown
down.
The Weather Bureau reported
the wind velocity was 80 miles an
hour.
The Washington times., 1934-07-26
D.C.RECREAT|ON
SCHEME READY

Preliminary plans for uni.
fled recreation system in the Dis
trict we're laid before members
of the National Capital Park and
Planning Commission today by l..
H. Weir, official of the Recrea-
tional Association of America,
who has been retained by the
commission to study the city's
recreational problems.
Mr.. Weir told the commission
that the local recreation system
would be combined under one SUI
perviSing agency and that more
recreational areas should be pro.
vided. He pointed out that there
are many areas in nearby Vir-
ginia and Maryland that could
be utilized for this purpose.
He will report at the next meet
ing of the planning body on
whether he thinks the District Of
Columbia or a Federal agency
should supervise coordinated
program of this kind.
The Park and Planning Com
mission began studying prelimi-
nary designs for the new Interior
Department building at it's meet
ing today and also took under
consideration various sites for the
proposed new War and Navy
building.
The Washington times., 1934-07-26
BY RILLA SCHROEDER

Snakes in the bathtub, lions on
the sitting room divan and mon
keys. hanging from the chandelier.
Lucille Mann, married eight
years to DR.. william Mann, noted
scientist, and head of the local
ZOO, thinks it swell.
Mrs. Mann likes animals, rep
tiles, and DR.. Mann. Which ex'
plains her supreme content in the
life into which she was suddenly
rocketed after her marriage.
She says:
'I like variety and I certainly
get plenty of it. 1 never know
what mOtherIesS little creature
Bill is going to bring home for
me to nurse. 1t may be a le-
muir, one of those funny mon
key like creatures, a baby lion.
or a founding wart hog"
Once Mrs. Mann played foster
mother to a baby lioness for six
months. The youngster had the
run of the Mann'S apartment.
They named it "Susie" and today
in her cage in the lion house at
the ZOO "Susie" remembers affec-
tionately her foster family. She
was, according to Mrs. Mann,
adorable but a bit hard on the
furniture after her claws devel.
oped.
Another time a new born wart
hog. thrown out of the cage by
The Washington times., 1934-07-26
Snake in Bathtub Doesn't
Feaze Wife of Zoo Head

it's own mother, was received by
Mrs. Mann, fed on a bottle and
nurSed to maturity.
Again a lemur was wished on
her by a friend who wanted his
pet to have sympathetic surround
ings during his absence from the
city. Another time corn snake
was brought to the Mann apart
ment for safe harboring. The
owner said he feared his pet would
be lonely in the reptile house at
the ZOO.
Baby monkeys disowned by their
natural mothers find Mrs. Mann
a perfect nurse. She knows just
the tidbits to tempt the appetites
of infant Simians.
Sometime Mrs. Mann expects to
write a book of her experiences
during the past eight years. Her
adventures have included two
trips to jungle wilds in search OF
new and rare specimens for ex-
hibition at the zoo.
Talking to her, however, one
gains the impression that she
wouldn't change her lot for that
of any one in the world.
But she says:
II really think Of all pets,
guppieS tropical fish, are the
most satisfactory. They don't
bark at night, bite visitors or
climb the curtains"
The Washington times., 1934-07-26
ROBBERY
F FO|LED

Policeman A. B. Clothier came
upon three colored men attempt
ing to saw through iron bars on a
rear window of the clothing store
of Abramson Brothers, in the 1900
block Fourteenth st. N. w., early
today.
He arrested Horace Herbert,
colored, 81, Of the 1900 block New
Hampshire Ave. N. w. The other
men ran.
Police said they questioned Her
bert and arrested Preston H.
Pannel, 20. of the TOO block
Girard st. N. w., and Cleveland
Faison, 10, of the 1400 block S st.
N. w., at their homes.
The Washington times., 1934-07-26
IL C.. Probes Frisco
Railroad Finances

Acting under the provisions Of
general orders in bankruptcy as
promulgated by the Supreme
Court, the Interstate Commerce
Commission today instructed its
general counsel to file an applica.
tion in the United States District
Court for the Eastern District Of
Missouri, to determine if the St.
Louis-San Francisco railroad is in
solvent. This action was taken at
the request of the Railroad Credit
Corporation.
The Washington times., 1934-07-26
CASE
WAITS MONTH

Prince Georges special term of
Circuit Court moved swiftly to a
close today or tomorrow with the
announcement that the Bladens-
burg Tea House trial is to be post
poned until September 4.
At that time the second weeks
jury is to be recalled to hear evil
dence against Joseph D'Alessan-
dro and Samuel j. Orlando,
charged with murder. It was ex-
planned that important witnesses
cannot be secured during the COM
ing week and that both defense
and State want more time to
study evidence.
Houston Greenway Of Bene-
dict, and Horace Wood of Upper
Marlboro were sentenced to the
Maryland penitentiary for Is and
10 years respectively yesterday,
on conviction of wounding Will
liam j. Mumford of Camp
Springs during an attempted
robbery. Mrs. Josh Wood, mother
of Horace, became hySterical
when she learned of her boys
fate and tainted in the court
house. remaining unconscious Is
minutes and requiring medical
aid.
Other sentences were: John
Trotter, 10 years; Robert John
son, five years. and Rebecca
Jones, eight years, for second
degree murder, and Paul Dun
nington, eight years for man
slaughter.
The Washington times., 1934-07-26
TRAFFIC SPIES
TURN IN 23

Twenty-three traffic violations
were reported today by Washing
ton "Ogpu," the 100 secret traffic
spies appointed by Major Brown
to observe and report traffic viola
tions.
Included in the % violations
were all the run of the book, from
speeding to reckless driving and
passing red lights.
Four taxicabs, two trucks, and
one car with dealers tags were
among those breaking the law.
The dealers car was reported
for speeding and reckless driving.
The Washington times., 1934-07-26
Suspect Identified
M2D. C.. RObberieS

James A. Lyles, colored, Of the
1900 block Seventh Street, N. w.,
arrested as a suspect in the rob-
berry of Anthony Doxtkis, pro-
prietor Of a restaurant in the 140O
block Ninth st. N. w., has been
identified by Mr.. DoxtkiS as one of
two men who robbed him Of SCI
Sunday, police say.
Police also reported that Miss
Stacey Lads, of the Palace Laun-
dry at Fourth and P SITS. N. W.,
identified Lyles as one of two men
who held up the laundry and took
$40 July /. Detective Sergt. Frank
o. Brass arrested LyleS.
The Washington times., 1934-07-26

secretaries.
This gentleman after happy afternoon with friends of
sympathetic attitude toward prohibition taxing through
the grounds toward the Coolidge redence AS the
rounded the long drive before the White House,
this jolly gentleman pretty lady walking with two
dogs little confused by such recent cOngenay, but
chivarOu he ordered the chauffeur to stop Stepping from
the taxi he bowed low and said soemnly:
Madam, may give you lift?"
Mrs Coolidge for it she laughed, declined And
told.
She's sweet person. Mrs Coolidge. hope she marres
the amusing of those rumored rOmances jolly fat
husband would be nice
am so happy over the of the Toothpick The Tooth
pick has always been industrious member Of society," but
he has received the recognition due him. Always had
to sight Usually in the deepest sancy of the
home Sometimes actually behind newspapers. l
an energetic toothpick toing behind dinner napkin.
Europe of the Toothpick labOrs the Is
recognized socially and economically outdoor cafes and
hotel dining and appreciated by the makers and break
of empires.
In the United States the Toohbck has been generally mis-
understood-unt lately. Cocktail parties and the
sity picking up little loose whatnos by
cept the thumb and forefnger have given him role
in life Still he has been definitely frustrated
After seeing what did yesterday, however, shall no
longer trouble about his thwarted existence At very
Toohpck into the drawing supporting delicate
pickles. onion Olives toast strips decorated with cheese and
caviar
And my dear in colors Pale pink and aven
der and delicate yellow and light blue!
The Toothpck has gone gentee Society smart society,"
has done Him in Pastes! s4.: ~
Glenn Shaver is running for the Senate in West Virginia
just don't know thing about politics But what fun it
would be Glenn group of long distance takers
The Washington times., 1934-07-26
Navy Band to Play
At Health School

A program Of popular numbers
will be presented at $50 o'clock
tonight by the Navy Band at
the Allison Street Health School,
and Allison Streets
Northwest, for the $50 children
who are being cared for by the
tuberculosis Association. The
Marine Band will present a con-
cert at the same time tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1934-07-26
BOOtLegger Doomed,
ABC Board Reports

A bright picture of social and
traffic conditions under repeal, as
administered by the Alcoholic
Beverage Control Board, is pre-
sented in the first annual report
of the board to the District Com
missioners. The report denies
that traffic conditions have be-
come hazardous because of the
sale of liquor, and declares that
traffic accidents have dropped
since repeal, citing 3,452 accidents
from February to June last year
and 3,086 in the same period this
year.
The ABC board declares that
speakeasies and bootleggers have
become unpopular outlaws" and
have decreased by 80 per cent.
The Washington times., 1934-07-26
Monument Cleaning
Contract Withdrawn

Because the Archer Iron
Works of Chicago failed to meet
insurance requirements, the con.
tract awarded them recently for
erection of a scaffold around the
Washington Monument was with
drawn today by National Park
Service officials. The contract
was then awarded to Alexander
HOWE Inc. of Cleveland, the Sec
ond lowest bidder, for cleaning
the monument.
The Washington times., 1934-07-26
SIS Fine FOLLOUs
Wild Police Chase

After leading more than a dozen
policemen from the Tenth Pre-
cinct a merry chase last night,
Harry Carter, 81, colored, of the
44OO block Of Meade st. N. E., to-
day was fined $1S in Police Court
for speeding and passing two stop
signs.
Policemen gave chase when Car
ter sped past the precinct as the
shift was changing.
The Washington times., 1934-07-26
Alexandria KilUOniS
Club Hears Merritt

Alexandra KiwanianS heard
KinSey N. Merritt assistant traf-
fic manager, Railway Express
Agency, at a luncheon today in
the George Mason Hotel. Mr..
Kinsey, who came from his home
in New York for the luncheon,
spoke on "The Pony Express and
Its Offspring" Tom Jones pre-.
sided and the program was under
the direction Of John Huff.
The Washington times., 1934-07-26
NOrbeck Wife Sues
For Absolute DiUOrce

Charging misconduct and NAM
ing a correspondent, Mrs. Anna F.
Bowie, of Norbeck, has entered
suit in Montgomery County Cir
cult Court for an absolute divorce
from Donald M. Bowie, ST.. also
of Norbeck. Mrs. Bowie, who also
charges cruelty, asks custody of
their minor child, D. Schley
Bowie, and temporary alimony
followed by permanent alimony,
as well as court costs.
The Washington times., 1934-07-26
Lightning Hits House
But Causes No Fire

Lightning struck the house oc-
cupied by the families of E.
Owens and C. Evans, on Timber
branch Road, during the storm
which struck Alexandria last
night.
Firemen responding to an emer-
gency call found no fire, but a
gaping hole in the side of the
house and split window frames
and chimney, caused by the light
ming.
The Washington times., 1934-07-26
$50 Navy ReserUists
To Visit WGsI1inqtOn

Four U. S. Navy destroyers
with approximately $50 naval re-
Servists from New York aboard
are scheduled to pay a weekend
visit to Washington, it was an
nounced at the Navy Department
today.
The Washington times., 1934-07-26
? d. C.. Youths StriUe
To Enter West Point

Two young Washingtonians have
been designated as presidential
candidates for the March 5, 1885
entrance to West Point.
They are Sanford Wayne Hickey,
1000 block Georgia Ave-, N. w.
and Robert Crandall, 140O block
Rhode Island Ave., N. w.
The Washington times., 1934-07-26

Houston to nominate Al Smith. Jesse the Houstone
who landed the convention for his cymerey by flashing
before the eyes the National Committee the aurng
check it had
worked together first that Houston
out Next, to get the Democrats out of debt before
turning the party machinery to AL Smith, people, Be-
them they accomplished both When Mr. Jones became
RFC boss of the first things he did to send for Mr.
Shaver to help him the works.
wonder how much help John w. Davis will give his friend
Shaver in this fight 1t Shaver who devoted his time
and money for than year bring about Davis nom
nation in 1924
Phyllis says she doesn mind parading in her bathing suit
before the Young Crowd They look better than she does
and-They know it, Or before the Old Crowd She looks
better than They do and she knows it.
But heaven protect her from walking before her Contem
poraries.
The Washington times., 1934-07-26

I do hope Mrs. Coolidge has many re-
freshing swims this summer to compensate
for the swimless summers spent at Swamps-
colt when Calvin Coolidge was President.
When Mr.. Coolidge read a newspaper ac-
count of Mrs Coolidge's first dip in the
ocean he ordered her thereafter to confine
her swimming to the private pool connected
with the summer White House. His wife
must stay out of the public ocean!
Mrs. Coolidge obeyed.
1t was at Swampscott that Mrs. Coolidge
won the undying devotion of certain mem
Der, of the temporary summer colony of
The Washington times., 1934-07-26

Glenn who never speaks above whisper, but
who seems to get results just the same.
The Mayflower will not seem' quite as it
was now that Clem has resigned his job as
special assistant to Chairman Jesse Jones Of
the RFC and gone home to conduct his cam
paign 1t was rare evening that Mr..
Shaver was not seen in the hotel lobby look
ing wise (but not looking nearly as wise as
he isl and talking in low tones to all manner
Of important people.
There is an affinity between Glenn and
Jesse Glenn was National Democratic Chair
m On II, 1909 1uhan the DemncratS trnnned to
The Washington times., 1934-07-26
Mrs. Coolidge Once Again
Enjoys. Ocean Bathina
Aids Hospital Benefit
By HELEN ESSARY

News item from Swampscott Mass, paper: ~
Mrs Coolidge went swimming before attending the tea
given for the benefit of the North Shore Babies Hospital
Evening star., 1934-12-09

The ladies of SwitZer-
land try their marksman-
ship. The picturesquely
costumed group are mem
bers of a Woman'S rifle
club at EScholZmatt.
g Associated Press Photo
Evening star., 1934-12-09

AS Christmas draws
near. Little carolers of a
founding hospital in
Surrey, England, prepare
their voices to herald the
glad season.
Q Wide World Photos.
The Washington times., 1934-09-26
400 BLOCK OF
GIRARD STREET:

A9UU DAOOEA w
GIRARD STREET:
AS is most general in older
types of buildings, this apart
ment had large rooms and high
ceilings. The floor was newly
done and the woodwork was a
mahogany color. The apart
ment was of the long hall type
where each room was strictly
private. The master bedroom
was of very nice size and had
plenty of windows, a very pleas
ant feature; a second bedroom.
a dining room and kitchen; the
latter having a new stove and a
pantry which contains an cleo
trio refrigerator. From the
kitchen you step out on a small
porch. This would make a most
delightful home and it is very
convenient to either Central or
Roosevelt High School. For
further information, get in
touch with my office.
1900 BLOCK OF
18TH ST. N. w.:
In a private home where you
would have all the conveniences
and comfort of q private home,
is a particularly nice room. It
would appeal to the male sex
as it has very comfortable
roomy chairs, a desk and all
that goes 70 please them. This
would make very comfortable
living quarters for two as the
room has twin four poster beds
and there is also a small room
that could be used as a den.
Since school has started, I be-
lieve this would be ideal for a
student.
II interested in any OF the
aboUe places, fill out the coupon
beloU and I tDill be glad to Gd-
Use you the desired information.
The Washington times., 1934-09-26
Plymouth

Plymouth, 1881 sedan-Newly @O7E
finished in beautiful black, UA go
motor reconditfoned in our own shop
S practically new tires, clean through
out; original money-back guarantee;
terms. trade.
THE TREW MOTOR co.
1925 14th st. n. W. DEC. 1910
The Washington times., 1934-09-26
Automobiles For Sale

BIGGEST USED CAR SALE
IN OUR HISTORYl
All prices drastically reduced. Savings
Up to $50. Come out today.
Used Car Sales prices start at $50.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. MOTOR co.
Hyattsvllle, Md. Greenwood 22OO
The Washington times., 1934-09-26
RENTAL HUNT1NG
With
Barbara Holmes

Due to the great number OF
requests for Barbara Holmes
Servtce, ALL INQUIRIES MUST
BE MADE By mail or a personal
OiSit. Please DO NOT make
requests by telephone.
CONNECTICUT AVENUE:
All of us have the desire to
live comfortably while we do
not want the budget to be over
looked so here's a chance to
live comfortable, luxuriouSly and
yet most reasonably. A living
room, full size dining room, bed
room, kitchen and the grandeSt
porch you could want; also a
garage all for $4,000. You really
must see it as the rooms are
quite spacious and have just
been redone. Electric refriger-
ator, clever little side lights.
twin closets, numerous floor
plugs. :. there has been nothing
left out to add to the comfort
of living. Your inspection is
solicited.
FURNISHED HOUSE IN
ALEXANDRIA, VA:
For a small family this would
make a real home. A little bun
galow with two bedrooms so ar.
ranged as to be able to close
them off from the rest of the
house; living room, dining room,
kitchen and bath all on one
floor; front and back porch and
q lovely yard that would be a
splendid place for a child to
play. This home is very COM
fortably furnished and has sew
eral very attractive features to
offer, such as an electric washer.
q one-piece sink in the kitchen
and the fact that it is so con-
veniently located to the bus line
just a half a block away.
This can be rented for $4,000.
The Washington times., 1934-09-26
Automobiles For Sale

SEE MR. COOKSEY for that used car
SkinkeP Motors. District 1910.
The Washington times., 1934-09-26

GOOD USED CARS-Hyattsville Motors,
Hyattsville. Md Greenwood 2413.
The Washington times., 1934-09-26
Rockne
Studebaker

Studebaker, 1929 Commander p10E
Sedan-In excellent shape all 01OO
over; just one of our many good buys.
EMERSON e. ORME
18th & NJ SITS. n. w. Dist 800
Studebaker. 1882 ROckne, T. OO0E
Door De Luxe Sedan, Model SDOOO
"75"-That large roomy sedan. You
know about this powerful motor and
the wonderful modern improvements,
such as automatic clutch. free Wheel
ing. automatic transmission, ETC., and
this one has been used only slightly
by a careful driver Terms and trade.
HILL & TIBBITTS (Branch)
5949 Georgia Ave. n. w. GE. O126
The Washington times., 1934-09-26
Auburn

1889 Auburn S-1OO Sedan-Fin- OAhE
ished in black, with new GDf
tires appearance and mechanical con-
dition like new, very low mileage.
SMOOT MOTOR CO.
3342 nj st. n. w. WEST 1880
Auburn, 1889 De Luxe Sedan OAEE
six wire wheel job fin DfUO
ished in black with cream wheels and
a motor that performs like a new car.
L. p. STEUART, INC, 1898 18th st.
Auburn, 1888 COupe-New car 0EIE
condition throughout OOtO
WINDRIDGE q HANDY, INC.
ROsslyn, Va. uick.POntiac) WE. 1887
The Washington times., 1934-09-26

FOR BETTER USED CARS
KEMPTON MOTORS. 1913 Conn. Ave.