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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-04-06
Extortion Plot Against Mayor
OF Cleveland Disclosed Today
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CLEVELAND, April g.
An extortion plot against
Mayor Harry d wis ,
threatening him with death,
and demanding $4,000, was
disclosed by police today.
Although the mayor said
he regarded the threatening
letter he received as the
work of a crank, officers
set a trap for the extortionist.
but failed when the writer
did not appear.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-04-06
DISCUSS PLAN TO
FREE PHILIPPINES

WASHINGTON, April GA
plan to bring about complete
freedom Of the Philippines within
two or three years, was talked of
today by Senator Tydings. Mary
land, democrat. but he refused to
20 into details pending the re-
turn Of President Roosevelt.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-04-06
|. E. SPENCER
GETS PROMOTION
MADE ASSISTANT GENERAL
FREIGHT AGENT OF EN-.
TIRE SYSTEM

L. f. Spencer. former division
freight agent of the +. r. c. Rail-
wax company, is now assistant
general freight agent Of the entire
system.
The order issued covering the
promotion was ont Of st. Angus
tine and was effective yesterday.
Hereafter. Mr.. Spencer win have
his official residence in West Palm
Beach instead OF Miami.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-04-06
breaches IN ovERALLs

wEATHEaFogD, Tex. - Ia
make WoFkinsgaen with Eni'e
lseaps fee ~ bone IN his ehaFeh,
Rev Paul Clifton. pastor eF ire
Fundamental Eansisi Church IN
this eity wears 6xaTAl.s RhiIe De.
iFveFIng his fermonz.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-04-06
SENATOR LONG
GETS new TITLE
FROM ]. PARKER
FORMER GOVERNOR REFERS
TO HIM AS COLONEL"
DURING PROCEEDINGS BE-
FORE SENATE COMMITTEE

WASHINGTON, April g.
Comparatively drab questions and
answers about Louisiana's tangled
fractional politics, replaced spec
tacular threats of fights and heat
ed testimony today at the senate
finance committees hearings ON
confirmation of D. D. Moore as in
ternal revenue collector at New
Orleans.
For the third straight day the
hearing room was damned, but
Senator Longs questioning failed
to touch off any powder in the
way of senatorial answers.
A good share OF the time was
spent hearing witnesses testify
that Moore, whose confirmation
Long bitterly opposes. was of good
character. ~
Former Governor John M. Park
er was among the character wit
nesses.
The best laugh spectators got
wAs swhef Parker referred 10
Long as Colonel Long"
The senator disclaimed the
honor. The hearing was adjourned
until tomorrow.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-04-06
WOULD RESTRAIN
new WAGE ORDER
taS Associated Prr~sl
nIpnIhrna -

Gay Associated Prrssl
BIRMINGHAM, April 6.
Alabama coal operators to-
day filed a pe,itien in FEEDER
al court here for an injSnc-
ton rcstraining federal au-
shorities from enforcing pro-
visions of the new coal wage
order.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-04-06
WHERE TO GO
TONIGHT

TONIGHT
Palace-.sThe Sin Of Nora Nor.
an"
Strand ~ ''Devil Tiger" and
journal Of Crime"
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-04-06

10Y West, Florida, has the
most equable weather in the
country; with an average
range of only IA Fahrenheit.
The Washington times., 1934-01-08
Citizens Associations Join
In Membership Drive

Discussion of amateur boxing, re-
moval of alley dwellings and capi-
tai punishment in the District.
TOm1nOrrOw Night
Window Pl.
Arts Club, 2O17 Eye st. N. w.
Burleith, Mt. Tabor Church.
Sixteenth Street Highlands, at
A. r. Shepherd School.
Wednesday Night
American University Park, at
Hurst Hall, American University
Bennings, at 103 Bennings Rd.
Columbia Park, at Truesdell
School.
Richmond Park.
Thursday Night
American Association of Engi-
neers, 1914 N st. N. w.
Arts Club, 2017 Eye st. N. w.
The Washingtonians, at Brigh-
ton Hotel.
Friday Night
Brightwood, at Paul, jr., High
School.
Saturday Night
Mt. Pleasant, at Mt. Pleasant
Public Library.
The Washington times., 1934-01-08
SCHOOL UNDER
HEA[THPR

DR.. William c. Fowler, District
health officer. has ordered an
investigation at Holy Trinity
School, in the 1900 block Thirty
sixth st. N. W., where nine cases
of diphtheria have been report
ed in the past two months.
This number, DR.. Fowler said,
is not alarmingly large but is
more than normal and warrants
an investigation. He added he
would not advise closing the
school, as he believes the chill
dren can be kept under better
supervision at the institution
than at home. No deaths have
been reported at the school.
Diehtheria cases in the city
generally are more numerous
than normal, Health Department
records show. During December
So cases were recorded in the Dis
trict, as compared with % in De-
cember last year.
So far this year there have been
IL cases as compared with II for
the first six days Of January Of
last wear,
The Washington times., 1934-01-08
LEAGUE PROBES
FRUIT CODE

Following public hearings today
on the proposed code for fresh
fruit ana vegetable wholesalers,
provisions of the pact will be dis
cussed at the opening meeting of
the National League of Commis-
sion Merchants, whose convention
opens at the Mayflower Hotel to-
morrow. -
Among the speakers scheduled
during the three-day sessions are
Secretary of Agriculture Henry A..
Wallace; Federal Coordinator of
Transportation Eastman, and Sir
Wilmott Lewis, Washington Cor.
respondent for the London Times.
George Lafbury, of Pittsburgh,
president of the organization, will
be assisted in handling conven-
ton details by j. T. Richards,
head Of the washington branch
of the league.
The Washington times., 1934-01-08
MOUNT RAINIER
I VETS ATTACK
RUM BAN
Defeated at Polls, Advocates
Will Seek LoophoIes in
County Ordinance

Defeated by an informal refer
endum on the question of issuing
liquor licenses in Mt. Rainier Sat
urday, local vets will delve into
the technicalities Of the county
rum law to obtain the, right to sell
whisky, it was learned today.
The vote on the referendum was
47O to 311 in favor Of the drys.
Rum Store Needed, View
Louis Lebowitz, chief speaker
for the vets, has pointed out that
311 votes represent a sufficient
number under the law to make a
liquor store a necessity in the
town.
According to Lebowitz, a local
attorney, the rum law provides
that if a necessity for a store is
shown the board of license COM
missioners has the right to issue
at least on license in any COM
munity.
bGUOW1UA WILL dPPCn1 bCAOAC UAAC
board Thursday, when hearings on
other licenses are scheduled, to
stress this new point.
Pamphlets Start Probe
Anonymous literature made its
appearance from both sides during
the voting. The vets were re-
sponsible for cartoons, which car
ried the lines, "a New Deal for
Everyone - but the same old
shuttle for Mt. Rainier"
A pamphlet attacking the wet
side also appeared. Some of the
literature was confiscated by po-
lice and members of the town
council plan an investigation to
learn who the authors are ard
prosecute them.
Of the four wards in Mt.
Rainier, only the fourth voted
wet, by a majority of 18. Cor
nelius S. Ryan, Democratic ward
leader, directed the fight to bring
out the wet vote in this ward,
holding that it was the duty of
the voters to support the Demo-
cratic national party platform
looking toward repeal as one of
the chief methods of raising reve-
nue. for the nation.
The Washington times., 1934-01-08
CONTROL BOARD
FOR MILK UP
To AUSTIN
Senator Holds Balance OF
Power in Subcommittee;
Studies Seals Plan

Senator Warren r. Austin (R.)
of Vermont apparently will hold
the balance of power in the Sen
ate District subcommittee investi-
eating the local milk industry, re-
garding the proposal to establish
a milk control board here.
Such a recommendation has
been made by Elwood Seal. assist
ant corporation counsel, who di.
rected the milk investigation for
the committee.
King Opposes Board
Senator Pat McCarran CD Of
Nevada, a member of the subcom.
mittee, has expressed the belief
that such a board would be help
full on the local market, while
Chairman William H. King CD
of Utah has indicated he will OPP
pose creation of such a board.
Senator Austin is the third
member of the subcommittee,
which will meet within the COM
ing week to write the report Of
the investigation, to be submitted
to the full committee with recon-
mendations and findings. Since
he did not hear all the testimony,
he said today, he desires first to
go over the hearings and also
study thoroughly Seals proposal
before committing himself on the
proposal to create the board.
Favorable to Control
He said:
Generally / favor some
method of control of prOduc-
ton, prices and other activities
on the market (such as Seal
proposes that the board dO).
However, 1 don't know yet what
/ believe should be done in the
specific instance Of the local
situation"
The Washington times., 1934-01-08
OWNERS LOSS
LAID To j. 8.

Scores of property owners in
Southwest Washington have suf-
fered severe financial loss due to
the failure of the Government to
purchase property under the terms
of the Keyes-Elliott bill, it was
disclosed today.
Because of the possibility Of
Government purchases, no loans
may be raised on the property,
and house owners have refrained
from making improvements, with
a result that the property is de-
teriorating.
Many householders in the
neighborhood moved out and
bought new homes when they
were informed the Government
intended to purchase their prop
erty, with the result that they
have lost their homes through
inability to keep up payments and
taxes,
The Washington times., 1934-01-08

that secret formula, but it wasn't
willed to me. l obtained it only
afte- many, many years of cease
less experimentation with va
riOuS gums. Finally, after years
Of diScOuragement, during which
1 sometimes fell like giving up
the whole thing as a bad job,
/ hit upon the correct formula"
Born With Violin"
Linder is a native of Sweden,
and, as he says, was "born with a
violin in my hand" For 80 years
he was with Albert, the famous
Philadelphia instrument maker
About Four years ago he came to
Washington and opened his little
shop in I Street. His place
is a rendezvous for leading musi-
clans of the National Capital. Not
only that, he has a "way" with
little children that endearS him to
them. PasserSby peering through
The Washington times., 1934-01-08
COLDS ARE NOW
REACHING OUTFOR
VICTIMS!
Be Wise-Be Careful-Adopt This
Simple Precautionary Measured

Colds are increasing. In some
sections Influenza is breaking out.
Don't be alarmed, but don't be
careless.
A cold is much easier avoided
than cured! Do the sensible thing
and adopt the ounce Of prevention
policy. Stay out of crowds as much
as you can. Avoid coughers and
SneezerS. Dress warmly, keep your
feet dry and sleep in a well-venti-
lated room.
Every morning and night take a
tablet or two of Groves Laxative
Bromo Quinine. This will keep
the bowels open and combat infec-
ton by cold germs.
Millions know Groves Laxative
Bromo Quinine as an excellent
cold remedy, but not enough know
lit as an equally excellent proven.
The Washington times., 1934-01-08

tive. Learn its efficacy and keep
a package handy all winter long as
your safety first" measure.
If you have already caught
cold there is nothing better you
can take than Groves Laxative
Bromo Quinine. It doesn't merely
suppress the cold-it drives it COM
pletely out of the system. At the
same time, it tones the entire syS-
tenn and fortifieS against further
attack.
For more than 40 years, Groves
Laxative Bromo Quinine has been
the standard cold and grippe tab
let of the world, the formula keep
ing pace with Modern Medicine.
Now in two sizeS-3Oc and soc. Ask
for it by the full name and look
for the initials L B @ stamped on
every tablet. Reliable dealers will
not try to sell you q substitute.
The Washington times., 1934-01-08
S TO PROTEST SHORT ALEXANDRIA SCHOOL TERM
D. c. Violin Maker Says He Has Found
Sradivari's Magic Formula
It's All in the Varnish, Ellis Linder Asserts
After 40 Years Of Experimentation
With Test Tubes and Gums

It took all of 40 years "fooling
with test tubes and bunsen burn
ers" for Ellis Linder, 67-year-old
violin maker of Washington, to re-
discove4 why violin virtuosi have
raved for centuries about the
tonal purity of the Cremona in
strument makers products. Said
Linder toda
Its all in the varniSh. And
I've discovered the exact chem
ical formula perfected by An
tonic Stradivari."
Hundreds of ViOlins.
Linder, a meek little man with
sparse white hair and extra
strength spectacles. spends his
days in his dingy little shop in
the 1000 block of I st. N. W., sur
rounded by hundreds Of violins
hanging from the rafters. and a
veritable forest Of bows and catgut.
The Capital fiddle-doctor was in
The Washington times., 1934-01-08
Play Tournament
To Close Tonight

Those desiring to enter plays in
the 1884 District of Columbia
One-Act Play tournament have
until midnight tonight if they
wish to take part in the contest,
the Community Center Depart
ment announced yesterday. How
ever if the quota of 20 groups
have not been signed up by S
o'clock this afternoon, registra-
tions will be received up to and
including tomorrow r1orning.
The Washington times., 1934-01-08
APRIL CLOSING
BANS COLLEGE
In 7 RANCE
Parade Set for Tomorrow
! When Mayor Must Explain
7 Case to Angered P.-T.A.

Students of the Alexandria
schools, whose school term on &C
Oount Of educational fund short
age will. end April "a, will stage a
parade tomorrow night in protest
against the early closing.
Tonight, in the auditorium of
the Alexandria High School,
Mayor Edward F. Ticer will eX'
plain the schools closing to an
irate Parent Teacher Association.
The students are most con.
0erned, however, because the short
term will automatically bar gradu'
ates of the high schools this year
from entering acceridted colleges
Three Things to Do
The parade will be through the
business district and a permit has
been given for it by the town
fathers.
BY cutting $4,000 from school
budget for the current fiscal year,
the city council left but three
things for the school board to
do, Thomas C. Williams, super
intendent of schools, said today.
One was to cut salaries, the
$4,000 cut necessitating every
one employed in the school sys-
tenn take salary cut Of 1917
per cent.
Some of the teachers and other
employees have already had their
salaries sliced as much as 17Ha
per cent.
A second was to eliminate
courses from the curriculum, but
to do this would save but two
fifths of the salary costs Of any
one teaching a subject that was
eliminated, Mr.. Williams said.
Took Third Step
He explained this minor saving
By showing that the teachers are
working under contracts with the
school system and the contracts
could not now be cancelled in the
middle of a term. The. only saw
ing would be for the period be-
tween September and December,
when the contracts expire.
BY eliminating school super
vision and the home economics
courses, the school board could
save but $4,000, Mr.. Williams de-
elared.
The third possible step for the
officials was to end the term
ahead of time and this step is the
one that they have taken.
Quarters Are Rented
The only subjects besides the
traditional courses offered in the
Alexandria high schools are busi-
ness and home economics courses,
Mr.. Williams said. Nothing but
what is required by State law is
taught in the elementary schools.
The Washington times., 1934-01-08
ADVERTIsEM EN1
St. Paul Man Offers
Free To Stomach
Ulcer Victims

st. Paul, Minn., Jan. 7.-Wm.
H. Fraser. Of this city, believes he
has made an outstanding discovery
for victims of Stomach Ulcers,
Gastritis, Acid Stomach, Indiges-
ton and other symptoms Of excess
acidity and incorrect diet. Thou
sands of people who have used
this treatment have written him
praising it highly. He is always
glad to hear from Stomach suf-
ferers and is willing to send a free
treatment to all who write him.
Merely send your name and ad-
dress to VIM. H. Fraser, 2126 Foot
Schulze Bldg, st. Paul, Minn., and
you will receive this treatment by
return mail,
The Washington times., 1934-01-08

the maze of fiddles and bows in
the shop window are not infre-
quently astonished by the shouts
Of juvenile merriment emanating
from what appears to be such o
musty, dignified old place. It's
simply the old instrument maker
and his youthful visitors making
merry among the ghostly remains
of ANTIQUE viOlinS,
The Washington times., 1934-01-08

Lost or Found? Many
articles are lost daily and the greatest
percentage of them are advertised by
you've found something, read the Lost
and Found Columns of the WANT An
SECTION Of this newspaper.
The Washington times., 1934-01-08
CITIZENS TO MEET

Important business will be dis
cussed at a meeting of the North
Cleveland Park Citizens Associa-
ton tomorrow night in their hall
lat 1928 Window Pl. N. w.
The Washington times., 1934-01-08

duced to tell Of his discovery Of
Stradivari's varnish formula by a
dispatch from San Jose, CAL,
which relates how Marcian F. Ros-
81, an Italian collector of art OBJ
jects, had fallen heir to a letter
which he claims contains Stradi-
vari's varnish formula. Said Lin
der:
That's nothing. /, too, have
The Washington times., 1934-01-08

Citizens associations h olding g
meetings this week are:
Tonight
Kenilworth, at Kenilworth h
School.
Manor Park, Whittier School.
Discussion on extension of bus
lines.
Cathedral H zig ghtS-Cleveland h
Park, at parish hall, st. Adams
Church,
Michigan Park. at Bunker Hill
School.
Congress Heights, at Congress
Heights School.
East washington Heights, at
Bradbury Heights M. E. Church.
Hill Crest, at East Washington
Heights Baptist Church.
Kalorama, at wash ton
II els h is Presbyterian Church,
Ialorama Road.
Park View, at Park View School.
Piney Branch, at Iowa Avenue
M. e. Church.
Stanton Park, at body
School.
Takoma Park, at Takoma Park
Library.
Northeast, at Ludlow School.
The Washington times., 1934-01-08
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funds were made. Regarding the
Anacostia School, it was voted to
ask Congress committees to call
upon District Commissioners to
proceed with plans for its con-
struction.
A letter from delegate A. H.
Gregory, from Stanton Park AS
Sociation, asking what plans were
contemplated to relieve conges-
ton at Eastern High School, will
be forwarded to the Board Of
Education.
The Federation indorsed the
Copeland Black Old Age Pension
bill for the District of Columbia,
after a report submitted by dele
gate George E. Sullivan, chair
man of the Law and Legislative
Committee.
A resolution urging additional
appropriations for the community
center department, was adopted.
The question of construction of a
new Chain Bridge to replace the
one now in use was referred to the
committee. on highways.
A resolution of coincidence on
the death of Martin A. Leese,
president of the Chamber of Com.
merce, was adopted.
Owing to remodeling the board
room at the District Building, to
accommodate the staff of the
CWA, the association met at
Joppa Temple Hall, 4209 Ninth st.
The Washington times., 1934-07-20

to DICK Baker, Times IegaI
news reporter, by Stephen
Takes, president of the
Washington Retail Board.
The Washington times., 1934-07-20
1000 To ATTEND
LODGE MEET

Approximately 1900 delegates
are expected to attend the twenty
third biennial conference Of the
colored Grand United Order Of
Odd Fellows here August Is to Is.
Henry P. slaughter, editor Of
the Odd Fellows Journal. Is
chairman Of the local arrange
ment committee. HighNghts Of
the conference win be q street
parade, q competitive drill in the
Howard University Stadium, and
a grand ball and reception.
The sessions Of the grand
lodge will be held In the Masonic
Temple Building and that Of the
patriarchy and past grand mas
ters in the new Odd Fellows Hall.
The Grand Household Of Ruth, an
auxiliary, will meet at the Metro
politan Baptist Church.
Edward H. Morris Of Chicago
is Grand Master. william H.
Robinson is head Of the District
grand lodge.
The Washington times., 1934-07-20
10 COAST GUARD
CADETS PICKED

The names Of 10 young men
from the District Of Columbia,
Virginia and Maryland who
passed physical and mental
examinations for the Coast
Guard Academy at New London,
Conn, were made public by the
Treasury Department yesterday.
So far SO applications have
been accepted from the entire
country with the possibility that
IL more will be accepted II they
pass physical examinations.
A total Of 006 applied. Re
porting on August /, they will
make the largest class ever to
enter the school.
Among those who will report
are w. K. Thompson, jr., r. H.
HobSon, B. A. Schwartz, Norman
B. Weed and ]. B. West Of
Washington; e. r. Salisbury Of
East Falls Church, Va: e. C.
Allen, jr., Of Portsmouth, Va; c.
w. Harrison, jr., Of Farmville,
Va; J. B. Keith, jr., Of Balti-
more, and ]. s. GayliS, jr., Of
Glenburnie, Md.
The Washington times., 1934-07-20
ALLEN To SAY
HE WAS LURED
To PARTY

HOLLYWOOD, July 20 I.N.S.>
In his own defense, Dave Allen,
head Of the Central Casting Blu.
reau for Hollywood movies, was to
take the witness stand in the "Hol-.
lywood morals" case in which he
and Gloria Marsh, film actress,
are accused of participating in q
Babylonian revel with June De-
Long, a beautiful film player.
Miss Marsh was to follow Mr..
Allen to the stand.
Mr.. Aliens attorney said he
would admit being in Miss De-
Longs apartment on the day in
April when Mrs. Pearl Owings, &C.
tress, walked in" but would deny
participation in the strange revel.
Mr.. Allen will testify that he
was "lured" to Miss Belongs
apartment on the pretext someone
was there that knew something
Of great importance to him." his
attorney said.
Serena Rowland, blonde visitor
from San Francisco, testified that
Miss DeLong and Mrs. OwingS
had admitted to her that they
had framed Dave Allen"
After Mr.. Allen was indicted by
a grand jury Miss DeLong was
remorseful "that she had dragged
Miss Marsh into the mess" Mrs.
Rowland said. She added:
"She told me that suicide
was the only way out. that the
police angle Of the case had
gone too far for her to drop the
charges"
The Washington times., 1934-07-20
Boy Wqgers$ SIS
O1NblAOt,
Wins $1,000

SALEM, N. H., July 20 U.N.S0.
An 18-year-old Negro stable boy
who placed his life savings Of $1S
on the 4-year-old mare, Monks
Star, owned by w. F. Axton,
Southern tobacco magnate, today
was $1,000 richer following the
1O4-l shot victory Of Monks Star
ct Rockingham race track.
The mare, shipped from Ken
lucky, was practically unknown
here and was being ridden by
Jockey Sammy Vail, also strange
to these parts. She paid 5000 $50 for
o 50 mutuel ticket, setting q new
track record. Place pay-off was
$1O8 and show $34.50.
The days betting brought the
mutuel total over the $4,000, 900
mark for % days and there are
eight more days to go.
The Washington times., 1934-07-20
'Gypsies' Will Sing
At Foundry Church

CARRIED in Gypsy clothes, the
Gypsy Chorus will sing the eve
ming service program at Foundry
Methodist Church Sunday at 8
p. m.
Miss Anne Evans viii sing
Brahms Lullaby" and Robert
Frederick Freund, director Of the
Gypsy Chorus, will be heard in
Shubert'S ave Maria" Choral
numbers will include Offenbach'S
20 Lovely Night" and Woodward's
'%The Radiant Morn Has Passed
Away"
The Washington times., 1934-07-20
20 Women Included
In Trnffic Secret 100

One hundred traffic vigilantes
Police Superintendent Ernest W.
Brown and two Board Of Trade
members selected to aid in a
crusade against careless motor
lists include 20 women.
The citizen operatives, who vol
unteered to aid the police with
out pay and who will take the
tag numbers of traffic violators
so they may be sent notes OF
warning started their operations
two days ago.
The Washington times., 1934-07-20
SO Counties Added
To DrOUqht Area

Farm and relief agencies broad
ened official drought territory
again yesterday, bringing the to-
tai drought counties to 1888 in 18
States. Eighty-nine counties in
California, Colorado, Kansas, Mis-
souri,, Nebraska, New Mexico,
Texas and Wyoming were desig.
mated as emergency droug b t
counties.