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The Washington times., 1934-01-16
PRIZE FIGHTING
IN VIRGINIA,
BILL 'SA|M
Richmond Delegate Asks IS.
Round LegaIization; Also
Backs Sunday Sports
By Times staff Correspondent

RICHMOND, Jan. 16.-Amend-
ments to the existing amateur
boxing act of 1882 to permit prize
fighting anywhere in Virginia was
proposed in a bill introduced in
the house of delegates by Dele.
gate Edgar B. English, Of Rich.
mond.
The present law forbids fights
for profit and bouts Of more than
four three-minute rounds, such as
now are held in Alexandria.
One of the provisions Of the
English proposal is that approval
for fights must be obtained from
the governing bodies Of counties.
cities and towns. His bill would
allow regulation bouts Of IS
rounds.
For Sunday Sports
He also introduced a bill calling
for legalization of Sunday profeS.
sional sports.
Delegate Vivian Page, of Nor
folk. introduced a bill which
would allow betting at bridge
games and on golf matches. The
proposed bill would not affect the
law on public gambling.
Mr.. Page was patron of bill
which would make it a misde-
meanor, punishable by a fine Of
not more than $1,000 or one year
in jail, to obtain confessions
through third-degree methods. AS
chairman of the house committee
on courts of justice, Mr.. Page in.
troduced a group of bills sponsored
by the Virginia Bar Association.
Lifting Tax Penalty
Mr.. English was patron Of q
bill cutting the Statewide resi-:
dence hunting and fishing license
from SO to 81. He would create
a nonresident fishing license for
SIS. At this time there is only
q combined hunting and fishing
license for non-residents that costs
$3.50.
Delegate w. N. Neff, of Abing-
don, introduced a measure which
would permit boards of supervisors
Of the counties to relieve the ia-
bility for interest, penalties and
accrued costs on unpaid county
and district taxes for 1888 pro-
vided the taxes are paid prior to
March Is, 1884.
The Washington times., 1934-01-16
Bird Now May Be Seen in Large FIocks
Near Whitewater on Potomac; Spend
Winter Near Here

Here's news for bird-lovers-the
Whistling Swan is coming back.
Not so long ago it was feared
the great white bird would be.
come extinct. Scientists and
citizens alike watched with in
creasing anxiety the diminishing
flocks of the most stately and
graceful of our waterfowl.
But now experts in bird-lore
state the Whistling Swan is in
creasing in numbers. so rapidly,
that quite large flocks are now
wintering not far from Washing
ton.
Near Whitewater, Va.
The closest place to the city at
which the shy birds may be seen,
in a sizeable flock, is a spot on
the Potomac near Whitewater. Va,
about forty miles from here.
Once there were uncounted
hundrdS of thousands of swans
on the Atlantic Coast. So thick
were they in many places, locali-
ties were named after them, as in
the case of Swanquarter, N. c.
But hunting and the encroach-
ment of civilization on their feed
ing grounds spelled disaster. It
began to looE as if this largest Of
Eastern birds would no longer be
seen except in ZOOS.
Then Uncle Sam stepped in, and
prohibited the shooting of swans
at any time. Given this protec-
tion, the birds did the rest.
10000 in 1880
They're coming back. In 1890
it was estimate. that 10000 of the
birds spent the winter in their
usual haunts during the cold
months. in Maryland, Virginia and
North Carolina.
According to DR.. H. Friedman,
The Washington times., 1934-01-16
VIRGINIA COUNTY RULE FACING CRISIS, PROBER DECLARES
Lincoln Park Group
Advocates 17-Point
Liquor Program

Parkway between K Street and
Massachusetts, Avenue will be
urged.
The District Commissioners
will be requested to have brick
sidewalks in Georgetown repaired.
The association is anxious to
keep the old section Of Washing
ton in it's original state. The
Commissioner also will be asked
to remove dead trees in Montrose
Park.
Resolutions requesting that a
civilian Engineer Commissioner
be appointed rather than an
Army officer were passed.
The Copeland-Black old-age
pension bill was Endorsed as
passed by the Federation Of
Citizens Associations. Mrs. Eliza
beth T. Sullivan was directed to
represent the organization before
the Senate public hearing.
The membership drive to be
conducted. by the Federation Of
Citizens Associations was in
dorSed. Miss Mary Herick was
appointed a member of the gen.
eral committee.
Marie Moore Forrest, presi-
dent, presided.
The Washington times., 1934-01-16

off sale at dispenSaries between
a. m. and : p. m; sale at hotels,
clubs and taverns between noon
and midnight; steamboats, and
dining cars are also permitted to
sell.
The report was subjected to
criticism by Albert Calvert, who
dwelt on the effects Of alcoholic
beverages rather than the merits
Of the control law. On motion by
j. H. Carroll, all discussion relative
to the report was ordered stricken
from the minutes.
Stadium Urged
Major Clayton E. Emig, former
president of the Dupont Circle
Citizens Association, advocated
the erection of a stadium at the
end of East Capitol Street, with
a seating capacity of 100000, to
be called the Roosevelt, where
Army and Navy football games
may be held.
Tampa, Fla, the speaker said,
had secured an appropriation Of
100000 from the CWA for a
stadium, and washington should
be given 100000 for one.
A resolution advocating the
improvements, introduced by j.
L. Gammell, was adopted.
DanSion Plan lin
Old age pension law for the
District of columbia was refer
red to the executive committee for
report at the February meet
ing.
The school committee was di'
rected to confer with the District
Commissioners and Board Of Edu-
cation, to ascertain what plans
were being considered for an
addition of Eastern High School,
where an additional enrolment
of $500 students is expected.
Traffic conditions around the
East Capitol Street Circle will
be made a subject of study by
the committee on public utilities.
Charles w. Gwin was named to
represent the association on the
membership drive to be inaugu-
rated by the Federation of Citl-
zenS Associations.
The Washington times., 1934-01-16
Citizens Urge Civilian
Enuineer Commissioner

Progressive Citizens ASsocia-
ton of Georgetown last night
passed resolutions expressing its
appreciation to Mrs. Franklin D,
Roosevelt for her interest taken
in local civic affairs.
The Public Works AdminiStra-
ton will be requested to extend
and improve four-tenths Of a
mile of Lovers Lane, between
Montrose Park and the Bliss
estate. Part of the land is
owned by the Federal Govern
ment. Use of Civil Works funds
for a footpath in Rock Creek
The Washington times., 1934-01-16
E. l. Stewart Heads
Northwest Civic Unit

Ernest L. Stewart was elected
president of the Northwest Busi
ness Mems Association, formerly
the Eighteenth Street and Colum
bia Road Business Mems Associa,
ton, at their annual business
meeting yesterday.
Other officers elected were Stan
ley F.. Holland. first vice president;
DR.. N. M. Parks, second vice presi.
dent. and Lionel Kaplin, secretary
and treasurer.
Samuel S. Blick, past president
of the association, was named
chairman Of the executive commit.
tee and Edward K. Morris chair.
man of the delegates to the FEEDER.
alton Of Business Mems AsSocia.
tionS.
The Washington times., 1934-01-16
State Manufacture
Of Liquor Proposed

RICHMOND, Va, Jan. 16.-Vir-
g1nia's proposed liquor control
board must be given permission
to manufacture whisky or else be
at the mercy of monopoly con-
troll Of existing supplies which
would prevent resale Of the prod
uct at prices low enough to COM
pete with bootleggers, according
to Major Edwin H. Gibson, as
siStant attorney general in charge
Of dry law enforcement in this
State for most of the period of
prohibition.
Major Gibson quoted price lists
to support his contention that a
Virginia board could not resell
liquor for less than So a quart
twice as much as the board con-
templated in a war with boot
leggerS.
The Washington times., 1934-01-16
WAR FEARS STIR.
PAC|F|STS

(Continued From Local P0ge)
tionalism is a constant and Sc
rious threat to world peace and
described as vain and in
glorious hope" the race of nations
to establish their economic in
dependence of other nations.
Failure at London
Referring to the late World Eco,
nomic Conference as a dismal
failure" he declared:
"There can be no permanent
peace in the world as long as
nations ignore the problems
arising out of the maladjust-
mentS of an unreStrained eco
nOmic imperialism"
In his review of international
relations, which he described as
daily growing more critical" Van
Kirk discussed the German-RuS.
sian quarrel about trade agree
ments, Austria's defiance of the
Nazi government, talk of war in
France, England "confounded and
confused" the Little Entente's
suspicious of Germany, and other
conditions prevailing in Europe,
The Brighter Side
Turning to the brighter side
of the picture" Van Kirk praised
President Roosevelt's policy of
nonintervention in Cuba, declar.
ing:
Heretofore the flag has fol-
lowed the dollar. The military
has been used for the protection
of the financial investments Of
American banks and of Amer
lean citizens. MIR. ROOsevelt's.
announced policy Of nOn-inter-
ventiOn means, in short, that
the flag has ceased following
the dollar. This is a tremendous
gain for peace"
The folly of talking about peace
until the friction brought about
by international economic rivalry
is alleviated was stressed at round
table discussions this afternoon.
With Carrie Chapman Gait
leading the conference, represen-
tativeS include delegates from
the American Association of Uni
verSity women, Council of Women
for Home Missions, Federation of
Woman'S Board of Foreign Mis-
sionS of North America, General
Federation of Women's Clubs, Ma
tional Board of the Young Wom-
ems Christian Associations, Ma
tional Council of Jewish Women,
National Federation of Business
and Professional Women's Clubs,
National League of WON e n
Voters, National Woman's Chris
ton Temperance Union, National
Women's Conference Of American
Ethical Union, and National Wom-
ems Trade Union League.
The Washington times., 1934-01-16

curator of birds in the new Ma
tional Museum, the Whistling
Swan is scientifically known as
Cygnus columbianus, and usually
weighs from IL to 20 pounds. 1t
breeds during the summer in the
Arctic, from Hudson Bay to
Alaska.
Not so fortunate is it's larger
cousin, the Trumpeter Swan. once
know throughout almost all the
United States, it is now restricted
to a few localities in British CO.
lumbia and the Northwestern
States. 1t weighs from Is to %
pounds.
The Washington times., 1934-01-16
LEGION TO MEET

Members of the Bethesda
Chevy Chase Post of the Ameri.
can Legion will meet at the Be.
thesda County Building at 8 to-
night.
The Washington times., 1934-01-16
Use of Old Reservoir
Urged by Citizens

Piney Branch Citizens Associa.
ton started off the new year by
transferring its meeting place to
the new Roosevelt High School.
The association will renew its
efforts to have the abandoned
reservoir on Sixteenth Street con.
verted into a recreation center,
half-mile track and baseball sta
dium.
w. E. Hoffheins was named to
represent the association in the
Federation of Citizens Associa.
tons coming membership drive.
Owing to absence of Capt. G. L.
Shorey, president, Fred c. Merritt,
vice president, presided.
The Washington times., 1934-01-16
BY A. J. DRISCOLL
Citizens Associations Editor

The Lincoln Park Citizens AS
Sociation last night adopted a IT.
point liquor control report sub
mitted by the chairman of its law
and legislative committee, ]. L.
The Washington times., 1934-01-16
To Do
PRESIDENT

An unknown Baltimore artist
who recently was given employ
ment by the art branch of the
Maryland Civil Works Admins.
tration will do a portrait of Presi-
dent Roosevelt, which will hang
in the new officers quarters at
the Aberdeen Proving Grounds.
The artist will visit the offices
Of the President, where he will
make preliminary sketches and
study the Chief Executives char
acteristics.
The Washington times., 1934-01-16

Ss4ANA ASO ASASS Va ~
Gammell.
The repor t
a d v oc a ted a
liquor control
board of three
persons, one to
be a woman,
the board to be
appointed from
various sections
Of Washington
and be bona
fide residents Of
five years and
t a x p a yers Of
three wears: al
coholic b e v er-
a0oc m ha cold
Evening star., 1934-10-30
ELECTRIC RATES
TURN DOWNWARD
Federal Power Commission Re.
ports Trend More Pronounced
in Last Year.

BY the Associated Press.
Electric rates are showing down.
ward trend, according to the Federal
Power Commission, which reports
that more cuts have been announced
during the past year than In any
other comparable period.
Whether they are attributable to
the growing activity Of the Federal
Government in the power business,
through the Tennessee Valley Au-
thority and other projects, or have
been brought about by combination
Of other reasons, members Of the COM
mission cannot say.
The commission Is conducting q
dual inquiry. One phase, when COM
pleted, will give a comprehensive
picture of the country's utility rate
structure. The other will outline the
present and estimate the future power
requirements Of the country and tell
from what sources these can best be
met. A report on rates will be ready
for Congress soon after its January
opening.
In general, the commission has
found ready cooperation in its
studies. Curiously enough, the great
est difficulties 1t has met have been
In gathering information from mu-
nicipally operated concerns whose rec
ords are incomplete.
Evening star., 1934-10-30
MEX|CANS SEEKING.
CHURCH BLESSING
Hurry to Archbishop as Gov.
ernment Moves to Ex-
pei Clergy.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
MEXICO, D. f., October 3d.
Hundreds Of men and women, some
carrying babies, stood in line all day
yesterday, inside and outside the Ca
thedral. to receive the blessing Of Arch
bishop Pascual Diaz.
They were hurrying to obtain the
archbishop's blessing and have their
children confirmed in the church, hav-
ing heard that the government was
discussing the expulsion Of Catholic
archbishops and bishops from Mexico.
Rumors Of Arrest.
The archbishop was busy from .
that he had been arrested and held
for expulsion circulated early in the
day In the streets Of the capital, but
authorities made no attempt to pre-
vent him from ofiiciating.
The huge cathedral and the yard
outside were jammed with the faith
full, mostly the poorer classes Of In
dians.
The government inspired newspaper
El Nacional renewed its attacks upon
the clergy, stating that Archbishop
Diaz was now attempting to place all
the blame for alleged anti-government
activities upon Archbishop Leopoldo
Ruiz y Flores, who was expelled from
Mexico in 1882 as 'pernicious for
eigner."
Priests Ready to Leave.
Priests reported to have been ex-
PEELED from the various Mexican
states were said to be gathering here
preparatory to leaving the country.
A strong force Of federal troops was
still seeking a band Of alleged Girls
teros," or religious followers, alleged
to have killed Is men in the state Of
Michoacan last Thursday. Otherwise
the country was quiet, according to Of
f1cial reports.
Evening star., 1934-10-30
Boxer Challenges Thief.

Albert Barnes, amateur bantam
weight champion Of Great Britain, has
challenged thief to q boxing match
for Barnes cups and trophies. The
thief entered Barnes home and packed
tine prizes In bag, but ives frightened
away without the intended loot. IF
the thief will return at o'clock any
night I am quite willing to fight him
for them," declares Barnes.
Evening star., 1934-10-30
Lightning Reveals Crown.

Lightning has revealed the crown oi
the famous Black Virgin Of Splitz, in
Yugoslavia, which was stolen some
time ago. During a. terrific thunder
storm q farm house was struck by q
bolt and set on firm. Neighbors found
the farmer lying unconscious on the
floor. Nearby was cavity in a wall
broken open by the lightning, and in
1t rested the stolen diadem.
Evening star., 1934-10-30
Democratic Judge
Solicited by G. 0. p.
Sends Rubber Bill
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Fress.
ROCHESTER, N. Y, October
30.-Republican headquarters had
q laugh at its own expense when
1t received q letter from former
County Judge William F. Lynn, a
staunch and lifelong Democrat.
Judge Lynn's name was inad-
vertently added to a mailing list
Of potential subscribers to the
Republican war chest and he
promptly replied with a donation
Of a rubber $40 bill.
eyes, I got the letter, and the
boys (court attendants) supplied
the contribution" the Judge said.
Evening star., 1934-10-30
C0NSUL'S NEPHEW DIES
IN ACCIDENT IN MEXICO
Boy, 12, Strangled When Shared
by Chain in Fall at
Country Club.

By the Associated Press.
MEXICO, D. r., October So
Robert Jameson. 12, son Of Mrs.
Robert Jameson Of Greenburg, Pa,
a nephew OF United States Consul
Alexander Sloan, was killed acci-
dentally yesterday at the Mexico City
Country Club.
The boy, playing alone on q balcony
overlooking a squash court, fell, be-
came entangled on q chain used to
open windows, and strangled.
Mrs. Jameson will start for the
United States tomorrow with her son g
body.
Evening star., 1934-10-30
TROOPS EvACUATE
SCENE OF LYNCHING
Machine Guns Are Dismounted
From Mariana, Fla, Jail
and Court House.
BY the Associated Press.

| BY the Associated Press.
MARIANA, Fla, october 30.-
Evacuation by National Guardsmen
! Of Mariana left this Northwest Flo
rida town quiet today after the lynch
ing Of one colored man and threats
Of violence against a white man and
another colo.ed man.
Troops took down their machine
guns at the Jail and court house and
departed last night.
Authorities continued an investiga-
ton Of the lynching of Claude Neal,
Evening star., 1934-10-30

taken from a jail at Brewton, Ala.
where he had been placed for safe
keeping after the killing Of a white
girl.
Evening star., 1934-10-30
S2,260,e79 ESTATE
Former Senator Hitchcock Held
Many Stocks and Bonds.

OMAHA, Nebr., October 80 R.-
Hitchcock, former United States Sen
ator and publisher Of the Omaha
World Herald, yesterday was appraised
at $2,260, ,979.95 in o report filed in
county court by Harry 8. Byrne,
appraiser. The report, made for in
hertance tax purposes, listed more
than two million dollars In stocks
and bonds.
Evening star., 1934-10-30
Mine Control Tightens.

Government control Is to be in
creased over the mining industry Of
Mexico.
Evening star., 1934-10-30
Work Pants

Regular $50 values, IN sizes
SO, 40 and AZ. Reinforced
strain points. Plenty q .Q8
tough. ............. ~
Evening star., 1934-10-30
Golf Clubs

Famous "Aristo" golf clubs
with stainless steel head and
chromium plated shafts.
Formerly priced q OF
at 3.29 ............ ~
Evening star., 1934-10-30
Mems Shirts

Broadcloth shirts in collar
attached style. button front,
one left breast pocket. Broken
sizes IA to II. S0r
Reg. 7sc and ST.. .09S
Evening star., 1934-10-30
GAY BlouSeS

women's gay blouses in
sizes 80. "a and as: long Inv
or short sleeve style. IL
Made Of high quality piaue. w.
Evening star., 1934-10-30
Khaki Pants

Only 3 pairs Of these good
quality khaki breeches to
clear. Size SO only. A
re regular ''s' val 2.9S
Evening star., 1934-10-30
Handbags

Some Of simulated leather.
These regularly sold for 94c.
Pouch and envelope style in
brown. gray or black. Only
O few to clear.
Evening star., 1934-10-30
Horse Shoes

Pitching horse shoes made Of
finest quality drop forged
steel. Regularly n0N
1.29 pair ......... 1oS
Evening star., 1934-10-30
$3.9S Jackets

5 Corduroy jackets with zip
per front. Priced to clear.
Sizes SO, 40, AZ and A. As
surance against the . .o2
wind and snow. ... A~S
Evening star., 1934-10-30
Lovely DrapeS

Tremendous savings in
chintZ. cretonne or muslin a
draperies. values from aA
81 .9s to S3.9s. Now to clear d
al
Evening star., 1934-10-30
Wonaeli'S Shoes

Blsck or brown. kid or suede
style shoes. Straps, ties or
pu mps with good leather
sole and medium heel. Most
women's sizes.
Evening star., 1934-10-30
Huck Towels

"Cannon" excellent quality.
Sells regularly for 19c each.
On sale while guam q A~
tity lasts. 6 for. o2S
Evening star., 1934-10-30
MoleSkin Coats

Two moleskin sheepdned
coats in size SO only. These
coats originally sold SO
for 6.49. Now. ......
Evening star., 1934-10-30
New NeckWear

women's regular 3ac neck
wear reduced for clearance. "A
Several popular styles in L
pastel shades Slightly soiled W
from handling.
Evening star., 1934-10-30
UnderShirtS

Mems caps
An onal 0Ac
value! Regular 79c D.
caps with all-around sweat
band. Non-breakable visor.
Most sizes. Some soc.
Evening star., 1934-10-30
Odd Lot Shoes

There are some remarkable
Buys" in this odd lot as
sortmentl STRAPS. ties.
pumps, high. medium or low Q
heels. Some sold as high -
as S39s.
Evening star., 1934-10-30
Work Trousers

Mems heavy weight work
trousers, valued at 4.98. Brok-
en- size 80 to "a. Made = 00
for good tough wear
Evening star., 1934-10-30

Garment Bags
Made Of good quality chintz,
will hold eight garments.
Formerly sold for
.,l!s si;o0' ., Twenty to 6oc
Evening star., 1934-10-30
Lace OQilieS

161 Lace doilies formerly SELL
ing at 15c each. Round and
oblong shapes in 1nA
several sizes. ..... 4VC
Evening star., 1934-10-30
Collars, Cuffs

3 Pairs fur cuffS, formerly
priced 2.98 pair, soc pair. Five
fur collars, formerly priced
tss from sl-oo to 4,ss' soc
Evening star., 1934-10-30
Lovely Gloves

Slightly soiled kid or fabric
gloves. Greatly reduced for &
clearance. Some sold as
hieh as s1.1p. Only a few .
pair to clear. so hurry!
Evening star., 1934-10-30
Sport Bags

Made of good heavy canvas
and lined with rubber. Has
snap fasteners. Will carry
your sport acces- A0~
sories nicely 5000. 1oS
Evening star., 1934-10-30
Green EnalnelWar(
Blue EnaiffelWare

Reg. zoe speckled enamel
ware coffee pots, dish pans. q IN
wash basins. pudding pans.
mixing pans, collander. - ~
Cnolce ..s..ss.sss
Evening star., 1934-10-30

Gas Ranges
PROSPERITY BUFFET
MODEL. Fully insulated,
oven heat control. Ivory
and m a b e lized
porcelain fin ish. 1850
Reg. 1850. II
PROSPERITY CONSOLE
MODEL with ivory porcelain
finish. Oven heat control,
automatic lighting.
Fully insulated. oA.o5
Reg. 44.95. ....... ST
PROSPERITY DE LUKE
BUFFET MODEL with oven
heat control. Fully insu-
lated, automatic lighting. 2
storage drawers, 2
untensil compart- Eo.5O
ments. Reg. $3.50. O7
PROSPERITY CONSOLE
MODEL in green or ivory
finish. Oven heat control.
Fully insulated. Automatic
lighting. Reg. dd.50
59.95 ........... "
GLENCOE COAL COOK
RANGE. All cast iron con-
struction with polished top.
Ivory or green porcelain
finish. Reg. do.95
63.95 ,,., TT
Evening star., 1934-10-30
Dress OXfordS

Mems black oxfords in broken
sizes. Only IA pair Of these
regular 2.98 shoes to - 20
clear at this price. =. -
Evening star., 1934-10-30
Table Covers

Just 81 of these fine printed
card table covers. Originally
selling for 39c. now - ~
for clearance. ~
Evening star., 1934-10-30
Kleinert'S ReduCer

"Kleinert's Sturdi-FleS" re-
ducers. made of good quality 4
perforated rubber. Women's
sizes 26 to "a. Regularly Y
soc.
Evening star., 1934-10-30

0T1uSe SetS
S Piece bridge set covers con-
Sists Of one 36x36-inch table
cloth and 4 chair
backs to m a t b. q A-
Reg. ACC ....... AVS
Evening star., 1934-10-30
Sink ScraperS

You'll find this sink scraper q .
handy kitchen article. Makes sink d n
cleaning much easier. Reg. 10c. -
Clearance ...............
Evening star., 1934-10-30
Sample Materials
Curtains

Included are Priscillas,
few cottage sets. and
many others IN several col 0G
ors; 2t. yards lonE. spe- -
ciall Pair. ...............
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-01-20
TRINITY GUILD

Will sponsor card party Friday, February 3, at Trinity Hall start ing at 8 pm. Contract and Bridge Whist and Pinochle will be played. Public is invited. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-01-20

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