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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-05-17
HICKMAN GE rs
MUM ORDER

SAN FRANCIS May II
U.N.SO Strict silence was i'm.
posed today by defense attorneys
on Willard r. kman, IS,
wealthy San Francisco shipping
official, accused of criminally at.
lacking and strangling Louise
Jeppesen, 20, of Ogden, Utah, in q
lonely tunnel Of Golden Gate Park
here.
Tired and nervous, Hickman
greeted newspaper reporters in his
cell at the city prison early today
He said:
II told the truth yesterday
when I volunteered information
to Captain Of Detectives Charles
DulIea."
A shorthand reporter recorded
Hickman's voluntary statement to
Captain Dullea. Hickman told Of
the party in his apartment of a
downtown hotel preceding the dis
covery of the girls body. He said:
81 left the hotel after 3 .. m.
went to the garage and got my
car.
1T must have been after
Sis ., m. when I left the
garage. Then 1 drove around
for about half an hour looking
for the hotel Of Miss Mckay
blanche Mckay, blonde, who,
with Thomas Dee, attended the
party at Hickman's apart
ment). do not know the
exact time arrived at Miss
McKay's apartment but 1t must
have been near 4 o'clock"
The Mckay girls testimony at
the coroner's inquest corroborated
Hickman's statement that he
called at her apartment after
she was escorted home by Mr.
Dee. She said she returned to
Hickman's apartment and re.
manned there with him until
Sunday afternoon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-05-17


The best speed limit for any
city, Mr.. Eldridge said, was "a
miles an hour. He said traffic
moved more rapidly through con.
gested sections at q 12-mile limit
The traffic department, he said,
had no intention of increasing the
present speed limit, but is greatly
interested in keeping traffic NOV.
ing.
Pedestrians at Fault
The great number of persons
killed at street intersections
equipped with stop signs is most
deplorable, he said, and is a clear
indication of the manner in which
autoistS disregard them. There
were Is deaths last year at such
intersections, of a total OF 155
killed and $500 injured through.
out the city.
On the other hand, many
pedestrians think they are still
living in the horse and carriage
age and continue to jay walk.
In regard to an all-night park.
ing ban, he said, the time is
coming when night parking must
be, abandoned, especially on main
highways. When parking is pro.
hibited, the process will be spread
over a period Of years, as there
was no intention on the part of
the Traffic Bureau to work a
hardship on automobile owners.
Paving to Be Pushed
Capt. H. c. Whitehurst, En-.
gineer of Highways, in addressing
the members regarding improve
rnents by his department in
South washington, said steam
shovels will begin operations on
the Fourth Street paving May Is
The work should be completed by
September /. There will be nc
abatement of bus service, he said
during the construction.
Other improvements his depart
ment has listed for South Wash
ington included Water Street, I
to Fourth, and Maryland Avenue
Third to Fourth. Plans are being
considered for the widening Of
Eleventh Street south Of the rail
road. to the Potomac River. Tn
work is to be done under thu
1885 appropriations.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-05-17
CLINICS URGED
IN COLLEGES

Establishment in colleges Of
clinics where signs Of tuberculosis
In students could be detected at
early stages was urged yesterday
by DR.. Frank A. Hornaday, Of
George Washington University, at
the second annual convention of
the Mid-Atlantic Student Health
Association, composed Of teachers
and health workers Of District,
Maryland, Delaware and West
Virginia schools.
So many scholars are suddenly
found to be incapacitated for their
career because of the white
plague. DR.. Hornaday said, that
prevention Of the disease would
be an economic asset.
Officers elected for the coming
year were Ralph G. Beachley,
Chestertown, Md, president; Mary
A. Hodge, Goucher College, Balti.
more, vice president; Katherine
A. Chapman, George Washington,
secretary-treasurer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-05-17
Ticket As Speeder;
%. K.,' SAYS MAJOR

DETROIT, May II GN.S0.-
Said the Mayor of Detroit to
Traffic Patrolman Gilbert Stroh
Of Royal Oak, a suburb, early
today:
"Of course it's your duty.
Give me o ticket"
So Mayor Frank CouzenS was
"ticketed", charged with speeding
60 miles an hour.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-05-17

inducement, M,
o. Ell d r / d g e
Assistant Direc'
tor Of Vehicles
and Traffic, in
an address be
fore the South
w q S h i n g tor
Citizens ASsoci
alton last night
in No. 4 police
precinct, S al d
the time is not
far dis t a n I
when such ad.
VertiSing will be
70 hibited by
m a nufacturers
A.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-05-17
DahIgren Terrace Civic
GROUP Elects Officers

Past presidents night, and in
stallation of officers featured the
meeting of the Dahlgreen Terrace
Citizens Association last night at
Crosby Moves School. The follow.
ing officers were installed by
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-05-17
ADS ON AUTOMOBILE SPEED AssALED

trated lecture on District public
schools.
The association adjourned to
meet in October.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-05-17
BY A. J. DRISCOLL
Citizens Associations Editor

Characterizing as an outrage
automobile dealers advertising Of
go to 90 miles an hour as q selling
Evening star., 1934-04-25
Better Homes Contest Wins
Solid Support in Arlington
arthur Orr Heads Group
to Promote Campaign
in County.
Various Civic Units Help
in Effort to Secure
Prizes.

enthusiastically indorsed by IS rep
resentatives of Arlington County
citizens associations ut q special meet
ing last night, The Stars $1,000 Bet
ter Homes contest Was given assur-
ance OF solid support in that subur-
ban section, with a central committee
established to foster the home i'm
provement campaign as a community
project.
Meeting at the call of Arthur Orr,
president Of the Arlington County
Civic Federation. the presidents and
representatives of the various asso-
Citations discussed the contest at
length. subsequently voting unani-
nous approval Of the idea
The group named Mr.. Orr chairman
of central committee to consist Of
not more than seven members, chosen
from the ranks CT Arlington County s
leading citizens. This group win serve
strictly as fostering committee. lin
ing up civic groups throughout Wash
ington's metropolitan area in nearby
Virginia, and inviting them to take
up the matter of participating in the
home modernization and community
Identification drive.
Selecting Personnel.
Mr. Orr said he would announce the
personnel of his committee within the
next day or two, and campaign work
would begin Immediately.
The Stars contest plan was outlined
to the association representatives last
night by Vincent Tutching. Better
Homes Contest editor of The Star.
1t was explained that the primary
objective of the movement is to raise
the standard of Identification in the
city and its suburbs, and at the same
time create much-needed employment
in the tagging building trades.
As an added inducement, the group
was informed. The Star is putting up
81 900 in prizes. divided in two groups,
for the outstanding home improve
ments executed during the period OF
the campaign. April Is to September
IS. For homes appraised at $4,000
and less. the first prize is $3.50; sec
ond prize, $l00; third prize, $50. and
four honorable mention prizes Of SIS
each. For homes valued at over sl2,-
900. first prize Is $3.50; second prize,
500: third prize. $50. and four hon
orable mention prizes of SIS each.
Judges to Be Named.
The method of awarding prizes. it
was explained would require the
naming of judging committees in the
territory of each citizens association.
These groups would select the out
standing improvement in each section
which selections would compete in the
finals. The naming OF special can
vassing committees, or flying squad
rons." to cover each neighborhood.
bringing to the attention of each home
owner the idea Of modernization. was
suggested as an effective method OF
obtaining wider cooperation.
Awards will be made on the basis
Evening star., 1934-04-25

closed needs, there seems available no
sure means of ascertaining what bet
ter bids might have been secured or
may now be secured other than through
readvertising, on a proper and lawful
basis.
The department has defended the
minute specifications as necessary
military characteristics.
McCarl recalled that he had prev
iously suggested that if it cannot ac-
quire its actual needs through so de-
scribing the particular or character of
work to be performed and stipulating
such tests as may be reasonably neces-
sary to establish ability to perform,
economy Of operation, and other ma
terial considerations. and then per-
mitting full and free competition
thereon. as required by law, that Is,
so as to permit bidding and submis-
sion for tests with respect to all
standard types of the particular class
of vehicle involved consideration
might be given to devising a plan
whereby the department would accept
full responsibility through stipulating
all mechanical and construction details
and secure full competition on the
building of assembled equipment con-
structed to such specifications or on
the several parts with assembling to
be done by the Government"
Evening star., 1934-04-25
ANGERED BY VERDICT,
MEN ATTACK DEPUTY
Two Found Guilty Of Joy-Riding
Engage in Fight in
Court.

Angered when a District Supreme
Court jury held them guilty of Joy
riding, two men engaged in a losing
fist fight with deputy marshals today
during what apparently was a break
for liberty. The fight threw the
crowded court room into an uproar
as fists flew freely and one of the
prisoners cursed violently at the Judge
and jury.
The melee followed the trial OF
James B. Wilson and Tony S. Como
After an hours deliberation the jury
filed into the court room and the
foreman announced the verdict OF
guilty.
Wilson jumped to his feet and
shouted: I'VE haven't had a fair trial
and you know 1t. We are going to ap-
peal" He began cursing apparently
at both judge and jury, and then
turned as If he were about to dash
from the court room.
Deputy Marshall Gus Cerimele
seized him by the back of the neck
and the other defendant attacked the
official. Another deputy marshal
John B. Upperman, came to Ceri-
mele's aid In the melee. Upperman
broke his hand on Cono's jaw
Justice Joseph w. Cox. who was
on the bench at the time, remanded
the two TO jail, pending sentence.
Wilson and Como were charged with
taking the automobile of Ord Preston,
1922 r street, from a garage there
March IA.
Evening star., 1934-04-25

| Continued From First Page)
30 long future contracts for delivery
in March.
Kaplan Holding Corporation and
Sigmaur Corporation. New York City.
l,449, 1858.
Kuhn. Loeb & Co.. New York City,
10 long future contracts for delivery
in May.
| Other Names on List.
Maison Bodenheimer, Paris, France,
SO long and short future contracts
for delivery in various months.
| Marine Midland Trust Co.. New
York City, 1,447, ,756.o7 and So short
future contracts for delivery in March.
Mississippi Valley Trust Co., St.
Louis, 1,175,475.60 and Al short fu-
ture contracts for delivery in March
r. w. Morrison or Mrs. Louise L.
Morrison, San Antonio, Tex, l,774,-
1906.
w. P. Murphy, Chicago. 99.250.80.
w. P. Murphy. Continental Illinois
Bank, Chicago. 2,l07.962
New Oakmont Corporation, Newark,
l,248, 8,508.64 ounces.
Rem Corporation. New York City,
400, ,373.59 and 16 short future con-
| tracts.
L. F. Rothschild & Co., New York
| City, l,002, ,62607 and 40 short future
contracts. delivery in March.
A. A. Schleisinger, Milwaukee, 251,-
377.o5.
Time. Inc, New York City, 3d.
67s3s.
Edwin c. Uihlein. Joseph Schlitz
Brewing Co. Milwaukee, 672,241.86.
Robert A. Uihlein, Milwaukee, 67l,-
645.62.
U. s. Smelling & Refining Co., New
York City, $685. ,07204 and 167 short
future contracts. delivery in March
and May.
Secretary Morgentnau submitted
the list with a letter of transmittal
to Edwin A. Halsey, secretary of the
Senate, saying it completed the names
of large silver holders with the excep-
| ton of cases in which the investigation
| was not finished.
Mrs. Catherine Filene Shouse, wife
of Jouett Shouse, former chairman of
tllC 0CLiIOSIdtlC NdblOkldl EAeCullfe
Committee, was listed for two long
contracts, involving $4,000 ounces.
Roosevelt to See Silver Men.
President Roosevelt said at his press
conference today he would be glad to
see the congressional silver advocates
again any time they cared to come to
the White House.
He declined further comment.
Silver advocates recently visited the
President to urge mandatory legisla-
tion. Their proposal was rejected,
however.
The Senate will study the list of
silver holders submitted today be-
fore deciding whether to investi-
gate further the movement for sill
yer legislation.
Despite indications of dummy"
names on yesterdays list, and Secre-
tary Morgenthau's suggestion for an
inquiry by the Senate. there was no
immediate step " that direction.
Evening star., 1934-04-25

1t is the vicious cycle of the last
four years in reverse.
How long that process will continue
no one knows. But at no time during
the last four years have such healthy
signs been noticeable four months In
succession.
Exceeds Normal Flow.
Since January production has grad
ually improved eight points beyond
the normal seasonal flow. Employment
has improved above seven points, pay
rolls 13 and department store sales
nine
1t leaves us now with production
about sc per cent of normal. employ
ment 78 per cent, pay rolls 66 per cent
and sales II per cent
The way automobiles are being
sold and Spring clothing is being
bought clearly indicates this in
creased PURCHASING porer is not
being boarded. The money OBJ
riously is going back into trade,
uhich should build neD business.
These conditions are proved con-
clusively in the following foolproof
business chart. You can figure 1t out
for yourself, noticing particularly the
trend of the last four months as re-
lated to previous years.
Termed True Estimate.
All figures represent percentages OF
normal, which is the l923-25 average.
Each figure has been adjusted for
normal seasonal variations and is a
true estimate of Americas relative
business standing
Evening star., 1934-04-25


are advanced for parks the District
must repay s1,000,000 a year. The
District Commissioners declared yes
terday that the financial condition
Of the District would not allow it to
obligate itself to pay back as much
as 1000 900 a year, half toward pub
lie works money and half toward park
reimbursements. If the suggestion
being debated today is agreed upon,
the total annual repayments would be
$500 900, or $3.50 900 more than the
bill called for yesterday.
Meeting Delayed.
Chairman King of the Senate Dis
trict Committee had intended to call
his committee together this morning
TO reach a decision and report the
bill. In view of the prospect. how
ever, that the Commissioners and the
park commission may come to an un-
derstanding. he delayed the meeting
until later today or tomorrow, believ-
ing that if harmony prevails the OBJ
ject of the bill can be carried out
more successfully.
If enacted. the bill would merely
authorize the Commissioners to apply
to Public Works Administrator 1ckes
for a $4,000 900 program. 30 per cent
of which would be a grant and 70 per
cent as loan to be repaid under
the conditions outlined in the bill.
States and cities throughout the co,ln-
try already obtain public works funds
on this basis. but the District cannot
borrow without authority from Con-
gress.
OF the total authorization $4,000 900
would be allotted for parks and $18,-
100000 for a group OF municipal con-
struction projects. including a tu-
berculosis hospital, new wing at
Gallinger Hospital, sewage disposal
plant, a number of school buildings
and improvements at the Lorton Re-
formatory.
Evening star., 1934-04-25
FOOD HABITS SEEN
CHANGED BY ADS
Ohio Wholesale Grocers Told Diet
Has Become More Diversified
and Balanced.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CINCINNATI. April 25.-Advertis-
ing was described as the touchstone
of modern business before the Ohio
Wholesale Grocers' Association yester-
day.
Advertising has changed the food
habits Of the American people and
has given them a more diversified and
balanced diet" declared Aaron Put
ney, Philadelphia publishing house
executive.
I'VE now have fresh strawberries
in January, head lettuce and celery
the year around, and new fruits, such
as the avocado, on the market-an-
other result, in a large measure, Of
advertising.
In recent years" among other
things. "the per capita consumption
Of cheese in the United States has
doubled-as the result of advertising"
An Ohio River cruise was arranged
for the visitors.
Evening star., 1934-04-25
FREEDOM OF FILIPIN0S
SEEN WITHIN A YEAR
Quezon Predicts Quick Approval
of Agreement and Action on
New Constitution.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
SHANGHAI. April Is Manuel
Quezon, president of the Philippine
Senate, today forecast quick trans
formation for the Philippines from a
United States possession to an inde-
pendent nation following Presidents
Roosevelts signature on the Islands
independence bill.
Quezon. on his way back to Manila
from Washington, said: Il predict
the machinery for making the islands
actually independent will be completed
within one year and a Filipino chief
executive will be occupying Manila S
Malacanan Palace instead of an Amer
lean"
He said he believed the Philippine
legislature would accept the bill quick
ly and that afterward a constitution
would be completed acceptable to the
President of the United States, thereby
assuring independence.
Evening star., 1934-04-25

Despite all the price boosts in steel,
automobiles. department store mer-
chandise. building materials, etc, the
general price level of the country has
not changed materially since Presi-
dent Roosevelt devalued the dollar It
huctuated around II per cent of the
1926 level from last September to
January. Upon devaluation it ran up
to a high of 1873, but is now back to
1873
That leaves us about ~ per cent
away from Mr.. Roosevelt's promised
land-the 1925 price level.
Copyright, 1e34.)
Evening star., 1934-04-25

import ana export ngureS 1or MarcH
and April, 1884, are not yet available
Reaction Expected Soon.
A seasonal reaction from our present
peak is due within the next 80 days
Steel and automobiles are holding up
Unexpectedly well, but textiles are
showing some signs of slipping.
The automobile output for April
probably will be around 100000 cars,
which is $4,000 better than March
No one can say what May will bring
because production schedules are being
held as near as possible to demand.
The Government guessers may
be someohdt optimistic, but they
believe the recent tDdge increases
in steel, automobiles, coal and some
other industries helped at least
$500 900 ,Corkers.
That is why department store sales
are running IS per cent to 40 per
cent above last year in dollar volume
A 20 per cent price increase accounts
for part of the rise.
Things are moving so rapidly that II
is impossible to estimate within reason
the number of those still unemployed.
P. w. A. Still Slow.
The public works program is getting
nowhere fast.
The extent of its inability to meet
the situation was never more obvious
than in March. when $4,000 900 Of
public works contracts were awarded.
That was the month when Mr. Ickes'
outfit was supposed to show some
thing. opening the Spring expenditure
program.
But his figure is three -fourths of
what he was able to spend in the
frigid month Of December. Even the
depressed private building industry
made better showing. Its contracts
awarded in March amounted to
$102 100000. 1t is no solace to the
P. w. A. that some of the private
contracts were financed by the Federal
Government.
High Prices Hurt Trade.
High prices are retarding the recov-
cry of the building industry now.
Certain piping used in some buildings
is up 200 per cent above last year s
figure.
The general level of construction
costs is supposed to be within 10 per
cent of the 1929 boom level.
The administration croDd has an
idea that these prices tDiu leuel of
When its home building program
gets into operation tUtthin the merit
80 days. They think added rolume
will permit price reduction. but
usually increased demand for goods
results in price increases
Common labor in the building trades
received 52.7 cents per hour this
March, which Is 20 per cent more
than the wage in March last year
Skilled labor receiveG 81 OF this March
an increase of 10 per cent.
Evening star., 1934-04-25
Continued From First Page.)
will oppose any form of assistance to
China which is contrary TO peace in
Eastern Asia"
JAPAN REFUSES TO EXPLAIN.
Spokesman Says World May Read
Statement as 1t Will.

Statement as 1t Will.
TOXIC. April IS IP).-Japan. ir
effect, told the world today to draw
its own conclusions regarding her re-
stated policy toward China.
A foreign office spokesman said:
Our statement has been made. Lei
others read it as they will"
This was the reply to requests fol
further elucidation of the declaration
in which Japan claimed responsibility
for maintenance of the peace In
Eastern Asia. warning other power.
not to threaten tranquility by activi-
ties in China.
Refuses Comment on Phrase
The spokesman also refused to COM
ment on references to Asia fol
Asiatics" in an enunciation of JAP
anese policy by the japanese consul
general at Geneva, Masayuki Yoko-
yama.
However, he did reiterate that Japan
has no intention of interfering with
European and American powers in
their Asiatic possessions.
We have no intention he said
"of promoting independence move
ments in the Philippines. Indo- China
or elsewhere"
The British Ambassador to Toxic
Sir Francis Lindley. visited Foreign
Minister Koki Hirota this afternoon
and delivered the request of Foreign
Secretary Sir John Simon for a
further elucidation Of Japan's new
policy.
Particularly the British government
sought an exposition Of japanese in
tentions regarding British activities
in China.
Hirota Silent.
Hirota remained silent concerning
the matter today. He will speak be-
fore prefectural governors here on
May 4 and some newspapers quoted
him as promising an explanation to
Washington and other capitals to allay
suspicion.
1t was learned from an Official
source that the interview between Sir
Francis and Hirota lasted about 4o
minutes. Confined to oral questions
with no note presented, it was con-
Quoted through an interpreter.
The participants agreed to maintain
secrecy.
1t was understood Hirota declined
British request for an agreement to
publish Sir John Simon's instructions
to the British Ambassador
Grew Without Orders.
United States Ambassador Joseph
c. Grew bad received no instruc.
tions to make inquiries regarding the
declaration at the foreign office, al
though it was understood the Ameri-
can State Department had asked the
embassy for careful translation oi
Toxic press statements.
High officials dismissed as unworthy
of serious consideration suggestions
that Yokoyama's statements at Geneva
could be interpreted as indicating
Japan's intentions to encourage Asiatic
dependencies to shake of the bonds
of American and European powers.
One official declared Yokoyama s
statements were without specific in
structions from or approval of the
foreign office. Like the official for
eign office spokesman, he refused to
discuss the matter further.
Enough has already been said" the
official said. This seemed to be the
keynote of the general authoritative
attitude.