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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-06-30

There are only $4,000 islanders
and but 1000 of them are pure
white. Of a working population
Of 1000 about 5000 have been on
relief rolls or projects. With mar
rage licenses and wedding cere-
monies often an unattainable lux
ury. 65 per cent of births are il
legitimate.
st. Croix is the largest island.
It contains about two-thirds of
the population. most Of the sugar
cane and other agriculture. Most
of the land is now given to cattle
grazing.
The sugar market slump and
prohibition cut sugar acreage
from $4,000 to 5000 and the pink
boil worm long ago wiped out a
flourishing cotton business.
MOST of the st. Thomas peo-
WI pie live in the big port of st.
Thomas, whose bay is dotted with
green islands.
The port became a crossroads
for the mariners who opened the
new world, a point of transship-
ment, bunkering, and provisioning
and for decades the wholesale
center of the American slave in
dustry.
The coming of big, oil-burning
ships with their own refrigera-
ton, entry of wireless, develop
ment of other West Indian ports,
and the sugar-rum-cot COL
lapse took most of the shipping
away.
Paul M. Pearson is the Amer
lean Governor. He and his staff
work under direction of the In
terror Department. The colonial
councils of st. Croix and st.
Thomas pass the island laws, sub
ject to the Governors veto. The
Governor may also issue eXecu-
tive orders tantamount to laws.
I WING conditions among the
IL rural people and the sugar
workers usually are those of
squalor Cane workers earn from
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There is no question that Lam
dis is one of the most hard-hit-
ting young progreSsives in WASH
ington. that he believes in ruth
less surgery on the running sores
of Wall Street.
One thing about him, however,
that pleases Wall Street, is that
he is fair. He is rigid in his hon
eSty. fortnight, uncompromising
but he is fair.
Lands has aged perceptibly
during his year in Washington.
Once a shy, somewhat callow
youth. he is now a confident,
sure-fre man.
If he does not get an overdose
of egocentricism - toward which
he already is veering - he may
carve out for himself a unique
record for youthful accomplish
ment in government regulation.
MOT many know it, but Cen
y eral Johnson's health has
become a source of worry to his
friends.
Twelve months of frenzied &C
tivity as boss of the NRA have
taken a noticeable toll on the
physique of the maSsively built
cavalry officer.
To those close to him the tell
tale marks of this terrific tension
are disturbing. Endless hours at
a desk with no outdoor eXertion.
have added twenty pounds Of
weight.
When johnson went to the hos
pital after returning from West
Virginia last week, he was put TO
bed with a fever. The doctors
found that an old absceSs had be-
come active although not serious.
A week. or two, of complete rest.
they said, would insure recovery.
But not for the general.
A few days later he was back
at his desk. not only up to his
neck in work. but completing ar
rangements for a fifteen days
speaking tour through the middle
west.
THE effect Of the long nervous
IL strain also is worrying John
sons friends.
Naturally hair triggered, he
now IS more so than ever before.
The terrific load and staggering
pressure have done things 70 his
temper.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-06-30

.. Keeping busy is one thing
that does not bother Emergency
Relief Administrator Harry Hop
kinds. Asked if he had been of
fered the dictatorship of the new
housing program, he grunted:
Huh, it's not what you are of
fered around here, but what you
are ordered to take" Henry
Prather Fletcher, new Republican
national chairman, is an en-
thusiastic fight fan, never misses
a championship bout if he can
help it. Every senator, and
most members Of the house, have
eva paintings hung in their Of
fees. The paintings are gov
eminent property, officially can
not be removed.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-06-30

Newport, which has limited seating capacity COM
pared with some of the big wedding arenas in New
York.
This underestimate probably is due to a mistake
in Judging fan psychology. The match originally
was to have been between Jack and Miss Eileen
Gillespie Of New York but there was disagreement
involving financial terms and other matters The
deal was called off and Miss GillespieS father, in
the role of manager, held up Jacks forfeit, a dia
mond ring worth 100000 until he apologzed, For
a time it looked though Jack would not get mar
ried at all this season, but lucky agreed to meet
him at the church and the management decided to
go through with the wedding with this substitution
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-06-30
BY RODNEY BUTCHER
TimeS-NEA Service Writer
-opv~frhf 1914 EFA Service Inc

VIZ .sHINGTON. Islands. which Herbert
w soowfuy called effective poorhouse" when he
them being converted into a subsistence homestead
perhaps piece planning
entry administration
thus far.
Every the Virgins have had dirty deal this
sale for lest grab
submarine base Mr. Roosevelt Mrs Roosevelt
Undersecretay Tugweu
enthusiastically the them and
prosperous again.
The itself will revive the industry which
Prohibition which the islands with the flag
do with their impoverishment.
DOOR but beautiful those islands There about fifty
all but threeS Thomas, st Croix and ST. unnhabied
Columbus discovered them 1893
named them after
1000
Coral blue bold headands palms.
harbors lined with hills
Uncle Sam drumming tourist trade for the islands,
describing
a money.
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fair Enough
by
NESIbRQQK REd[ER

NEW YORK. N. Y, June 3O.-Au roads lead to
Newport R I, where John Jacob Jack Astor.
stepson of EMO F1ermonte the fighting pugilistic
idol of sunny Italy marries Ellen Tuck (Tucky
French. daughter of Francis Ormond (TaxD French,
the old-time Broadway hackman. this afternoon.
The match, hailed by the fans and critics as per-
feet natural" promises to be the matrimonial sem
sation Of the summer season and the crowd is exc
nected To reach bumper nrOnortiOnS
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-06-30
DAILY WASHINGTON
MERRY-GO-ROUND
By Drew Pearson and Robert S. Allen

WASHINGTON, receiving
w Wall Street these days the
yongser who will the market
board-James McCauey Lands
carefully
They
nheri the hardhaded morality of his They
that he shrewd of the bridge
the capital that worked his
selling published
holds plays game
They know also that he is of the most ndeaable
in the capital frequently all night snatchng
three four hours of sleep office
curties similar
All this much Wall Street
ries them Lands long association
Harvard School, star pupil COL
aboraed with him supreme court and
then became secretary Justice Brands
that Lands
act later received his appontment the
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-06-30
STREET TO BE WIDENED
Plans Ordered Drawn for Thirtieth
Street Improvement.

Plans for the widening of Thrift
eth street between the canal and
White river were ordered yesterday
by the works board, following a pre-
liminary hearing.
A. H. Moore, city engineer, said
that the cost would be approx
mately $4,000 for widening the
street five feet on each side.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-06-30

An ordinary man long since
would have collapsed.
johnson still drives ahead, as
unstlntlng of himself as ever.
Twelve to fifteen hours still con-
stitutes his normal days work.
But he blows up on slight prov
ocations.
Johnson's friends are urging
him to take a months complete
rest. They warn that if he doesn't
ease up, not even his iron consti-
tuition can stand the strain.
d ALPH WILLIAM CLOSE, K.
~ c., envoy extraordinary and
minister plenipotentiary of the
Union of South Africa, with his
wife, recently gave a tea. A num-
Der of members of congress with
their wives were invited.
Several backwoods congressmen
did not go. The reason was
brought out in an interesting con-
versation between their respective
wives.
Mrs. x: BY the way, are you
going to the reception of the
South African minister"
Mrs. Y: oh, no. we couldn't
do that. 1t would kill my husband
politically if it became known
that he went to a colored recep-
ton"
Mrs. X: But are you sure they
are colored?"
Mrs. Y: We'll. they must be.
They are from South Africa"
Mrs. X: That's what I told my
husband, but he said that as long
as it was a minister from a for
eign country it would be all right.
But I don't know"
Mrs. Y: Il wouldn't go. You are
sure to meet so many colored
people there"
Note-The Union of South At
RIGA, a part of the British Empire,
has stricter Jim Grow laws than
parts of the United States of
America.
CENATE progressiYes are plan
- ming to give Wisconsin big
dose Of campaign oratory this fall.
The entire group. led by Nor
ris and Borah, will take the stump
in the state on behalf Of Young
Bob La Toilette. running for re-
election on a third party ticket
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No estimate on the attend
ance could be secured from the
management, but shrewd we'd
ding fans and experts who
have been attending such af-
fairs for years look for the
biggest turnout of dyed-in-the-
wool enthusiasts since the first
marriage of Cornelius Scoop
Vanderbilt Jr., the daredevil re-
porter, whose exclusive stories
on the intimate life Of his own
family have won him a place
in journalism.
In fact. the management
seems to have underestimated
the drawing-powers of today's
attraction for the wedding is
Ioj,,r hold in Trinity 0buTph
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ton that the only possible crl-
tlcism OF the administration
comes from those who feel and
fear that present policies are
too far-reaching and too Tadi-
cal. II is heartening to hear a
national executive declare, In
the working out Of great ma
tional program which seeks the
greatest good Of the greatest
number. 1t IS true that the toes
Of some people are being
stepped on and are going to be
stepped on" But my own feel
ing is that certain Of the little
pigs who vent TO market have
as vet been too carefully
c0ddled.
.r-,,e& that in tho later
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-06-30
Spelling of Name Corrected

The Times has been asked to cor
rect the spelling of a name in the
birth columns. Charles and Ruth
Metzger mot MetzeT) are parents of
baby girl born at st. Vincent S
hospital Wednesday.
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setting, ST. Thomas, the Virgin Islands
the traveller entering its
with pastelcOlored redt rooted its
tropical flowers and palms, and the hills towering from the waters
edge.
left
built with PWA
the homestead replace hack like the
doing
This the articles
r is
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-06-30
H:JeemC bM
&
Haywood BROUN

DRESIDENT ROOSEVELTS vacation message TO
Il the American people seems TO me one Of the
most persuasive public addresses which he has yet
delivered His device Of prOpounding five questions
70 the citizen known as Mr. You not only ef-
fective but also a fair and legitimate approach. Ny
own impression is that there viii be Overwhelming
tide Of ayes IN response to the query, Are you
better of than YOU were last year?'
The President IN his speech promised 70 talk
little fully later IN the year about his plans for
the future Il seems 20 me that this address ought
TO be the most important communication in the his
tory OF this administration The present report is
admirable far II goes hut its major premise IS
not wholly sound. The reply includes only one set
OF critics. II is answer based upon the assump-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-06-30
Fans Greet Substitution

ORDINARILY, a substitution tends to dampen
~ the interest of the fans, but in this case the
ballyhoo built up tremendously Thanks to Miss Gill
lespes father who issued series of ringing public
ity Inducements the present match promises
to outdraW the original.
The fact is that, Notwithstanding the belated
showmanship of Lawrence Lewis (Pa) Gillespie, the
French family has much stronger drawing powers.
Pa Gilespies contribution to the excitement was
Intentional, but Francis Ormond CTaxD French, the
old Broadway hackman is master of balyhoo and
has co-operated Fundamentally in the publicity He
has taken a block of tickets himself inviting Putty
Hanfstaengl, Adolf Hters man, for one of his
guests and will be present in person eXerting that
Sure-fre personality which won him columns of pub
hclty as the society hackman in New York Between
them, Taxi and Putty are a combination who I'M
doubtedly will draw many fans.
From present indications it does not appear that
Jacks Stepfather EMO Flermontee, will be present.
He is reported to be feeling depressed at this time
because the New York prize fight commission refused
to permit him to fight Mr.. SlapSie Rosenbloom for
the light heavyweight championship of the world
This ruling generally is regarded as class discrm-
1natlon and there is a spirit of revolt in Newport
Bar Harbor and the Long Island Hamptons as a
result.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-06-30
ROUNDING ROUND
L lila / ENO D. HICKMAN

children
w father: when
That veied fathers
take the children
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So Hour About IT.?

IT is a useful Job to indicate an infected area,
Il but it is even more important that it should be
drained and obliterated. I think particularly that
too many pslliatives have been applied in the NRA
Offices.
Johnson has pronounced doom over many
moar and then allowed the patient 20 get out with
4 little soothing syrup in the cavity. The relation
ship between the workers in the heavy industries
and the employers still remains unsettled truce
Is merely a breathing spell and does not consti-
tute a settlement.
Having mopped up the floor with his conserva-
tive critics I trust that his next appearance the
varioUSv assorted radical and liberal groups will
command the earnest attention of President Roose-
welt
The old devil Clause Seven A of the national
industrial act still needs a vast amount of con-
frmation and Qualification. The government, so it
would seem. has very definitely established the the
DRY that The right organize for the purpose of col
lective bargaining through sef-chosen representa-
tves never shall be denied
The law it stands Is excellent, but vet
it is merely an experiment slow motion. In the
next address I hope and pray that Franklin D.
Roosevelt VIII discuss not only the present situation
Of labor. but also explain in all proper specifcty
precisely what ne intends 10 do about it.
CopyrEht. 1884 nv The Tines
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speech President Roosevelt will take up IN some de-
tail those toes which have not been stepped upon
and offer promise Of stamping yet 10 come or elo-
quent explanation for the exceptions.
There are more doubling Thomases than the
President is vet Wiling 10 admit. He mentioned Just
two classifcat0ns: FIRST, those who seek special
political privilege and second those who seek special
financial privilege" By no means does that cover
the complete field Of doubters.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-06-30
SLdpsie'S No Better

CTRICTLY speaking, Slapsie Rosenbloom is no
~ better than anybody else and the prize fight
commissions un-American decree is regarded as an
other blow to the constitutional rights of the rich
Efforts now are being made to enlist the aid of the
Civil Liberties Union to enjoin the commission from
interfering with John Jacob Astors stepfather's
right TO fight Slapsie Rosenbloom.
IN view OF the rather strained situation Slapsie
Rosenbloom will not be among the wedding fans in
Newport either
Nevertheless, the attendance is bound to establish
record for the depression and possibly might ex-
ceed some OF the great turnous of the old days in
New York. Not only has the interest practically
doubled since Pa Gillespies ringing announcements
turned comparatively routine Aston wedding into
major attraction but the value of the 500 900 ring
mas doubled, too The ring is now described as q
100000 ring and although none of the fans has been
allowed to view it, this estimate is taken in good
faith by the public
. Your correspondent had hoped to attend the we'd
olng but that docks impossible now as the only Jour
naIhtS VINO Will be accredited certified society
reporters. Your correspondent had hoped to crash
carrying the water bucket for John Jacob Astor,s
Stepfather EMO Ffermonte the fighting pugilistic
idol Of sunny Italy Fe
Copyright 1884 by Unite Feature Syndicate Incl
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Just Some PuShOUers

GENT EAIEN such as Ogden Mills or Jim Wat
" son arc such obvious setups that there ought
to be a popular clamor for a new lot OF sparrlng
partners. The reacuonary opponents are tar
get for solid SmasheS TO the chin.
But some Of us want 10 see what Mr.. RooSe-
Welt can no against an adversary who does not
wade in with his chin. We are waiting to ascertain
lust what he can do with his left.
As a veteran rngsde critic I have scored every
round between F D. and Kid Rugged ndvld-
ualsm IN favor Of Franklin. His lead on points
is enormous. But can ne score Knockout? lime
will tell
Kid Rugged has no science at all and his punch
be admitted that the big bozo can take 1t and
that he always could. There's no jabbing him
into a long count Both the shoulders and the soul
will have TO 60 into the punch which puts MIN
down and out.
And when Kid Rugged has been disposed OF
new challenger will vault over the ropes. Bat
Ting Permanent Resdiustment Is eager to nave
crack at the title AS yet he is little more than
a middleweight. but there seems to be ample
promise that he Will grow and I'LL out.
What VIII the Roosevelt campaign be against
this young and up-and-cOming challenger?
In other words I doubt very much whether
Americans are going to be long satisfied with the
status of being better off than they were last
wear That was not so hot interlude. President
RooseveltS inquiry smacks little too much OF
the dental Interrogation which follows the nJec-
ton or novOcaine-"do you feel anything nOw?"
Every old toOthache victim is likely to reply
Sure I feel better for the moment, but when are
you going to yank 1t out?'
The Washington times., 1934-02-06
CONLEY SEEKS
R|TCH|E POST

FREDERICK, Md. Feb. 6
Only announced candidate for the
Democratic nomination for gov
ernor of Maryland. DR.. Charles H
Conley, of near this city, has been
much encouraged by the organiza
ton of Conley-for- Governor Club
of Frederick county which now
boasts nearly 1000 members. Mem
bership cards are being circulated
throughout the county.
DR.. Conley, a former organiza
ton leader of Frederick county
has been an anti-Ritchie Demo
crat from the outset of the Mary
land governors first term.
His candidacy here is seen as
direct attempt to ouSt Secretary
of State David C. Winebrenner Sd,
a cousin of Governor Richie, from
control of the Democratic organ
ization in the county. Political
observers forecast an interesting
primary as both the Conley forces
and the organization leaders are
busy lining up support.
The Washington times., 1934-02-06
NEW ANAC0ST|A
SPAN URGED
IN COUNTY
Oxon Hill District Residents
Petition Prince Georges
to Support Project
Residents of oxon Hill dis.

Residents of Oxon Hill dis
trict in Prince Georges county
today petitioned the Prince
Georges Board of County Com
missioners for aid in agitating
for a South Capitol Street bridge
over the Anacostia River.
Although the bridge would be
in the District, residents in that
area asked that it be considered
PWA or a CWA project, and
be built so as to make the busl-
ness section of washington easily
accessible to them
Ormond w. Phair, chairman OF
the commissioners, intimated that
the board would aid the delega-
tion, but objections were raised
by Commissioner Frank Small,
jr., who said the bridge would
divert business from Anacostia.
The projected bridge would be-
gin at the foot of South Capitol
Street and extend to the border Of
Boiling Field. Its approach would
connect with the Livingston Road
below Congress Heights.
It would be a link in the pro-
posed George washington Me-
mortal Parkway to Fort Washing
ton,
The Washington times., 1934-02-06
HIGHWAY FUND
POLITICS HIT

Charges that the Maryland
State Roads Commission was
playing politics" in it's distribution
of gasoline tax funds to Prince
Georges county towns for use in
repair of streets, were flung yes
terday by John H. Fetty, Republi-
can mayor of Laurel, Md.
Fetty said that the town should
receive about $2,40O from the
Roads Commission. He said re-
quest for the money, approved by
the Prince Georges County Com
missionerS, has been in the hands
OF road officials since early last
fall.
Prince Georges county is allotted
approximately $4,000 from the
Roads Commission out of tax
money for use in the repair of
streets in certain incorporated
towns. "
The Washington times., 1934-02-06
DA|RYMEN KEEP
NJ GILL AS
PRESIDENT
Reelected Despite Opposition
of Anti-Administration
Faction

Frank s. Walker, of Orange,
Va, and John McGill, jr., were
reelected president and secretary
manager, respectively, at a meet
ing yesterday Of the Maryland
and Virginia Milk Producers AS
sociation, in the Silver Spring
Armory. The election was fought,
strong opposition having sprung
up against the present admins
tration during the recent Senate
investigation of high milk prices
in Washington and vicinity.
A secret meeting of the anti.
administration faction was held
before the regular meeting, and
it was decided not to attempt to
replace the officers at this time.
j. D. King. of Germantown,
Va, was elected first vice presi-
dent, and j. E Splitter. of Mid.
land, Va. second vice president.
The executive committee consists
of A. M. Etzler. Frederick. Md;
L. R. Sabine. Gaithersburg, Md:
j. H. Remsburg, Middletown,
Md; j L. Bristow. Fairfax, Va:
H. T. Pancoast, Purcellville, Va,
and Frank Walker, ex-officio
member.
The Washington times., 1934-02-06
100000 PROPOSED TO LINK VIRGINIA HIGHWAY SYSTEM
Policemen Save
Freezing Man
In Shack

His life probably saved by
the quick action OF Hyattsville
police when he was found
freezing in a frame shack in
Brentwood, Md, John Ran
some, 68-year-old recluse, was
given a warm spot to live for
three months by Judge ]. Chew
Sheriff in Hyattsville Police
Court yesterday.
Ransome was carried from
the shack early yesterday by
Sergt. Ralph Brown and Police
men william Clifton and AL
bert Anderson, who responded
to a call that a dead man had
been found. He was almost
frozen, police said. They took
him to the Hyattsville jail,
where he recovered from ex-
posure.
Arraigned on a vagrancy
charge, Rams ON e was given
time in the Maryland House
of Correction.
The Washington times., 1934-02-06
DAN CUPID BUSY
DESPITE SNOW

Despite heavy snow, which fell
in Rockville all day yesterday
Dan Cupid did one of his best
days business at the marriage
license bureau. Six couples
braved the driving snow to pro,
cure necessary marrying pa,
pers."
Those who appeared before
Clayton K. Watkins. clerk of the
circuit court, were Graham Kent
%, and Grace E. Byar, %, both
of Washington: Hugh Lee Nor
rison, %, Washington. and Made,
line Rozelle Webster, 18, Rich.
mond, Va; Wilbur Leroy Hodge,
%, and Mary Gertrude Quillen,
%, both of Baltimore: Elliott j.
Dent, Sc, and Helen st. Catherine
Campbell, SO. both of Baltimore:
Lynwood Ladran, %, and Flor,
ence M. Grimes, 18, both of Fred.
ericksburg, Va; and Edward M
Bavis. "a, and Virginia Aldridge,
26, both Of Washington.