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power ownership, was elated over the
Presidents power assertion.
He said the Executive already had
the authority under existing public
works laws to loan money for con-
struction of municipal power plants,
but that the fund was almost ex-
hauSted.
Il don't think this is a bluff,
either" Norris added Il think the
President really means what he said.'
In response to inquiries, the Presi-
dent commented on proposal Of the
Edison Electric Institute for a test of
the constitutionality Of the Federal
power program.
The proposal that the Government
join in a test of the legality was re-
jected by an administration spokes-
man.
The president said the overwhelm-
ing proportion of utility stocks and
bonds are as sound as Government
bonds.
The water in utility financial struc-
lures, he said, is in the holding COM
panies. Therefore, Mr.. Roosevelt said
he felt it was beclouding the issue to
lump all utility stocks and bonds into
the same category.
1t was emphasized the administra-
ton is determined to go ahead with
its campaign for cheaper power.
The companies whose bids were re-
jected by New York City were mem
bers Of the Edison Institute.
Admiral Bankenhus conducted a
power investigation for Mr. Roose-
welt when he was Assistant Secretary
of the Navy during the war, and as re-
suit Mr. Roosevelt advocated construc-
ton of government power plant in
the Brooklyn Navy Yard. 1t was built.
The President said he regards the
power question as largely one of simple
Mathematics question Of whether
it is cheaper to buy from private COM
panies or construct ones own plant.
1t also was learned that the Govern
ment has not paid some of its bills to
the Niagara Hudson Power Co. since
last July. pending an investigation Of
whether the rates are excessive.
Asked about proposals for construc-
ton of a canal through Nicaragua
President Roosevelt observed non-com-
mittally that his father years ago had
invested in such proposition. He
added his mother had enough Mica
ragua Canal stock to paper whole
room. Government construction of
such a canal would not affect this
stock.
Evening star., 1934-12-19

Black guided the Federal Reserve
most turbulent days.
He was considered one of the more
conservative influences in the Federal
financial and banking set up. He led
the opposition Of the Reserve System
to surrendering its stock of monetary
gold, which was valued at more than
$4,000, 5000
While opposing the step by Mr..
Roosevelt, there was no break in the
personal friendship between the Chief
Executive and the Alantan.
Black generally was represented as
opposed to devaluation of the gold
dollar. He was the originator Of leg
islation for direct loans to industry by
the Reserve banks and the Recon-
struction Finance Corp. Also, he was
credited with helping write the law
and security issues.
Buys Securities.
In his early days at the head of the
Reserve System, Black inaugurated a
policy of regular open market pur-
chases of Government securities by the
Reserve banks to aid in building up a
huge volume of excess reserves as an
intended aid to business. The Reserve
banks bought until their Portfolio
reached 50 2,43o, 900 ,OO0
Black came to the Reserve Board
on May 10, 1888. His resignation was
effective last August Is.
Evening star., 1934-12-19
GIFTS FOR OLDER
CHILDREN NEEDED
Social Agencies Council
Makes Plea for Neglected
Needy Group.

An earnest appeal for toys and gifts
for needy children between the ages
of IL and 16 has been issued by Mrs
Loren Johnson, who is in charge of
the Christmas Toy Shop of the Coun-
Gil of Social Agencies at 1107 Penn
sylvania avenue, next door to The
Evening Star Building.
Mrs. johnson points out that among
the thousands of contributions made
through the Star-Warner Bros
Christmas toy matinees last Saturday,
and among the gifts brought directly
to the shop, toys and articles Of
clothing for older children were too
few for the council to take care of the
many requests it has received in this
age group.
Kind Washingtonians are urged to
bring whatever they can to the toy
shop, between now and Christmas, to
help supply the needs of older chill
dren who have been neglected. Any
one having toys or articles of clothing
at their homes which they wish to
donate may do so by phoning the
councils toy shop at Sterling 4e99,
and volunteer worker of the Christ
mas Planning Committee will call to
collect them
On December 13, The Star pub
lished the letter of mother appeal
ing for a Christmas gift for her lit
tie 2-year- boy, whom she said
had no shoes. A number of pres
ents, including shoes, were brought
to The councils toy shop for this
child, and his mother can now be
assured that mis- Christmas will be
a happy one.
While larger number of toys and
gifts are being distributed by the
council through its toy shop this
year than ever before, owing to the
great response at The Star-Warner
Bros matineeS and other donations,
there is still need for more if all are
to be taken care of, and those gen.
erous persons who wish to help this
appealing cause are urged to respond
as early as possible.
Evening star., 1934-12-19
C. ". LOCKWOOD,
BROKER, IS DEAD
Long D. C. Resident Was
Well Known in Banking
Circles.

Chester Walker Lockwood, long a
resident Of Washington and well
known in banking and investment
circles here, cied this morning at
his home at 24zs Tracy place. He
had been i'll about two months.
Mr.. Lockwood was born on June 6,
1894, at Troy, N. Y, q son of the
late Thomas w. and Mrs. Sarah
(MagilD Lockwood. He was brought
to Washington when q boy and at
tended Friends School and ST. Adams
School here. graduating from the lat
ter. He attended Harvard University
in the class Of 1917.
Served in Navy.
During his College career, Mr.. Lock-
during participation of the United
States in the World War with the
rank of ensign. After finishing serv-
ice in the Navy, he returned to Wash
ington to enter the investment bank
ing business. At one time, he was
connected with Hartman & Co. here
and more recently had been resident
manager Of Hemphill Noyes & Co.
In April, 1929. Mr.. Lockwood mar
ried Miss Marjorie Adams of New
York. He is survived by his mother,
his widow, a small daughter, Anne,
and a brother, Winthrop Lockwood
of Saranac, N. Y.
Active in Club Affairs.
Mr.. Lockwood was active in club
affairs here and in New York. He
was a member Of the Harvard Club Of
Washington, the Chevy Chase and
Burning Tree Country Clubs, and the
Evening star., 1934-12-19
CHEAPER FEDERAL
MUNITIONS DENIED
Private Manufacturers Tell
Probers ArSenaIS Fail to
Charge Depreciation.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
The contention that Government
manufacture of war materials is
cheaper than private production was
advanced and denied today before the
Senate Munitions Committee.
The evidence was sharply chal-
lenged by Representatives Of the pri-
vate companies. 1t was obtained from
a survey made in 1928 by the manu-
facturers.
The 1928 study said the average
cost Of private production of a certain
type of ammunition was $1,000, as
compared with $23.l8 in the Govern
ment arsenal at Frankfort, near
Philadelphia.
Earlier Senator Clark, Democrat, Of
Missouri, contended the War Depart
ment's legislative program for war
time would give the Government
absolute control" of the press.
Would Introduce Bills.
He said he would introduce the
Army's war time bills at the beginning
of the next session of Congress so
they could receive careful study ahead
of time.
Clark also said brokerage firms are
capitalidng conditions in Europe" to
boom" munitions stocks.
Egbert Hadley, Remington Arms
official, who was chairman of the
committee which made the compare
tive cost study of munitions, said an
effort was made to get a complete
hat hnt ~ ohon-
doned as impossible.
The munitions company officials
contended the Frankfort costs did not
include anything for depreciation of
the plant, which was large figure in
the costs of the private plants.
Senator Vandenberg, Republican, of
Michigan, remarked that the figures
showed a clear advantage" to the
Government.
Casey Credits Volume.
Mai. K. K. v. Casey of the Du Pont
Co. replied that the figures were mis-
leading and said If the private COM
panies were given the same volume
of business as the Frankfort Arsenal
they could produce more cheaply, even
with profit.
Pierre du Pont interjected that Gov
ernment accounting was not as re-
liable as the accounting of private
companies, citing the Post Office De-
partment.
IT will concede that" Vandenberg
replied. AN example of that was Mr..
Farley's arithmetic few months ago"
He. obviously. referred TO Postmas-
ter General Farleys announcement
that the Post Once Department no
longer had a deficit.
Questioned by Clark, Col. G. T.
Harris of the War Department con-
ceded one of its bills would permit
the Government to deprive news
papers of material necessities, such as
ink and paper.
Referring to bill which would
permit the President to license all
business, Clark said it would be per
fectly practicable and feasible for
him to absolutely control the press"
Clark announced he would jump
the gun on the War Department by
introducing the legislation at the next
session so ii could be studied by Con-
gress, not because he favors it but
to give it thorough consideration in
peace time.
Evening star., 1934-12-19

Ticker Club. At one time he was
president Of the latter. In addition,
he was member Of the Embassy Club
Of New York, the Harvard Club of
New York and Walleston Manor Hunt
Club Of Maryland. He was a member,
also, Of the Church Of the Covenant,
Presbyterian.
He was life member Of the Sons
Of the Revolution and traced his an
cestry back to earliest Colonial days.
His great-great-grandfather was host
to Gen. Washington and Gen. Lafay-
cite at his horne in Newark.
Private funeral services will be held
at the Lockwood home here, the time
to be determined later. Burial will be
In Oak Dale Cemetery In Troy, N. Y.
Evening star., 1934-12-19

citizen in 1925 and at one time served
as president of the Chamber Of Com
merce In civic affairs he was often
consulted.
Charitable institutions and the Com
munity Chest received literally of his
time and money. His ability and wit
as speaker kept him in demand at
banquets and public meetings here and
throughout the country.
On May 10, 1888, President Roose-
velt named him chairman Of the
Federal Reserve Board to succeed
Eugene Meyer.
Mr.. Black has spent much Of his
time recently in travelling about the
country in contracting banks in con-
nection with his commission to stimu-
late credit facilities.
Studied for Law.
After attending the University of
Georgia. he began the practice of law
in Atlanta, but transferred to the
banking field. In 1928 he was made
governor of the sixth Federal Reserve
District Bank, succeeding M. B. Well
born.
His ready wit made him a popular
figure as an after dinner speaker.
Mr.. Black was the son Of Eugene
Pinckard and Fac Harman Black.
In 1896 he married Miss Gussie
Grady, daughter of the great Southern
editor. She survives him.
Other survivors are his daughter,
Mrs. Walter H. Wellborn of Atlanta !;
two sons, Eugene r. Black, jr.. of New
York, and Henry Grady Black of
Atlanta.
He was a brother of Justice William
Harman Black of New York and
Charles H Black of Atlanta.
BLACK GOOD SOLDIER"
Evening star., 1934-12-19
"T00THPICK BURGLARS"
LOOT TO Be AUCTIONED
All Not Claimed by Tonight at
Police Headquarters Will
Be Sold.

Exhibition Of the unclaimed loot Of
the "toothpick burglar" will close at 8
o'clock tonight at police headquarters.
Any one whose home has been robbed
within the last year or two Is advised
to call at headquarters to see the ex-
hibit. AL unclaimed articles will be
turned over to the police property
clerk and sold at auction in six
months.
Lonnie Lewis Stillwell, the alleged
'toothpick burglar" has been held
for grand Jury action in connection
with the amazing series of robberies.
Evening star., 1934-12-19
BLACK GOOD SOLDIER"
Roosevelt Expresses Regret-Morgen.
thau Lauds Work.

President Roosevelt expressed regret
today for the death of Eugene Black.
who worked with him for more than
year as governor Of the Federal
Reserve Board.
Informed of the death at his regular
press conference, Mr.. Roosevelt termed
Black a grand person" and related
that he was good soldier"
Secretary Morgenthau said that ain
directing with wisdom and judgment
the Federal Reserve System during a
period of severe stress and uncertainty
he performed services to the Nation
which will be long remembered and
appreciated"
Deeply Grieved.
II am deeply grieved," he said. Il
have long held him in high esteem" :"
Evening star., 1934-12-19
COUNTESS IN MIAMI

MIAMI, Fla, December 10 P).-
Countess Covadonga arrived here yes
terday with party of II to spend sew
eral weeks.
The beautiful Cuban left Paris No.
vember %, after what friends de-
scribed as a final and futile attempt
for q reconciliation with the count,
who abandoned his right of succession
to the Spanish throne to marry her.
The countess declined to see re-
porters.
Evening star., 1934-12-19
MUNICIPAL POWER
FOR GOTHAM SEEN,
WITH u. S. AIDING

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EUGENE R. BLACK,
RECENT HEAD OF
RESERVE BOARD, DIES

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Evening star., 1934-12-19
School Bus Service Begun.

SEAT PLEASANT, Md, December
l9 (SpeciaD The Washington, Marl-
boro & Annapolis Bus Co. began a
school bus service to the Maryland
Park High School this morning, Prin-
cipal William D. Hines announced.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-24
City Of Hartford
 Host To N. E. Clerks
Miss Dora Egan, John Ftzmaurice to Attend Session
 on October 5-6-GleasOn to Preside

Clerks which will be held in Hart ford on October 5th and 9th. City Clerk John Fitzmaurice also said to-day that he was making plans to attend the session. Town Clerk John A. Gleason of Hartford, pres ident of the New England Asso- citation, has completed preliminary plans for the Hartford session.
 The Hotel Bond in Hartford will be the scene of the New England convention. This is the first time that the session has been held in Connecticut. At the annual conven- ton of the New Hampshire Town and City Clerks Association, MT Gleason of Hartford was one of the principal speakers.
 Among those who have been in- vited to speak at the New Eng land conference in Hartford are Governor Wilbur l.. Cross, Mayor Beach of Hartford, U. S. District Attorney Robert P. Butler of Hart ford, Dr Stanley H. Osborn of Hartford, state health Commits sioner Frederic w. Cook, secretary of the commonwealth of Massa- chusetts, and William c. Yelling, director of vital statistics for Con- necticut.
 Through the courtesy of l.. E. Zacher, president of the Travellers Insurance Company, those attend ing the convention will be given an opportunity of viewing Metropoli- tan Hartford from the Travellers Tower.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-24
los MONTAMBAULT RITES TOMORROW
Prominent Fraternal Man Succumbs Yesterday
 After Brief Illness

Ovide s. Montambault, 57, prom inent resident of this city, died yesterday at the Waterbury Hos- pitial after 8 brief illness. He was a native of Canada, but had resid-
 ed in this city for AS years and at the time of his death made his home at 47 Johnson street. Mir. Montambault was one of the founders of the Franco American Coal Company and was president and a director of the company.
 He was prominent in fraternal or- ganizations throughout the city and had a host of friends and ac. quaintances by whom he was held \ in high esteem. He was a member I of the Waterbury Lodge of Elks the local Aerie, of Eagles and St Jean Baptiste society. He was also
 a member of the Old Company C.
 of the national guard in this city for a number of years.
 For several years Mir. Montam-
 bault was associated with vaude- vile appearing on stages with his brothers Joseph and Napoleon. They were billed as the Montam- bault brothers and were well known to theatre-goers.
 Mir. Montambault is survived by his wife, Mrs. Emma Montambault one daughter, Mrs. Frank Tracy; three brothers, Joseph of this city, Napoleon of Chicago and Alfred Montambault of Bridgeport; two sisters, Mrs. Frank Maton of this city and Mrs. John Guilbault of Wallingford and several nieces and nephews.
 The funeral will be held from the Belleville funeral home, 6S East Clay street, tomorrow morn ing at S:30 o'clock to St. Ann's church where solemn mass of re- uuiem win be celebrated at 3 o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary |cemetery,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-24
CITY COURT CASES
 REFLECT BRAWLS
Battered Prisoners Inc dicate Week-End Was
 RiOtOusly Observed

Weekend brawls had their ech- oes in city court this morning as black eyes, puffed cheeks, bloody clothes and general marks of gala celebration made their appearance.
 Arisin Ambrozzi, 42, of Lafay- eee street, who was given dis charge on a breach of the peace count, claimed that Andrew Stef- chuck, 42, also of Lafayette street had menaced him with a knife af- ter an altercation. Andrew was fined $5 and costs.
 Fortunet Cyr, .35, of 474 South Main street, and Emile Dionne, 40, of 54 West Clay street, ar- raigned on breach of the peace charges, alleged that a tavern keep had started the trouble and that he had hit Dionne with a bot tie after fight over some change. Dionne, with his face plastered with bandage, was given a sus- pended sentence, while Cyr was assessed $5 and costs.
 Michael Sakalsky, 49, of "A Laf- ayette street, appeared in court with his face almost entirely cov- cred with cuts and bruises, which he claimed had been given him by Samuel Granuck, 53, of SIT Bank street. Each was fined $5 and costs on individual counts of drunken ness and breach of the peace.
 Saverio Paglucci, A, of ~ BAT South Leonard street, charged with assault. was given a continuance till Oct. 8th. h 9Andrew Craig, 34, of 19S Bish- op street, jaid $5 for passing a red light.
 A discharge was won by Michael Sharon, 22, of 76- Hill street chargeod with reckless driving.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-24
JefersOnian Club
 to Hold Meeting

Announcement has been made that the Jeffersonian Democratic club will hold meeting at Liberty Hall tomorrow evening at S:00 o. clock. The meeting will be direct ed by Attorney Joseph Navin, president.
 The Jeffersonians organized some three weeks ago and their membership has had several gains and at the present time more than three hundred applications have been filed with Secretary Eugene Sweeney. The club roster includes the names of many local young men who have been active in the world of sports and music. Within the next two weeks the club bow ling league will appear on local alleys and later in the season one of the finest basketball teams ever to perform on Waterbury court will represent the organization.
 It is expected that many new members will enter the group at the meeting that is to be held to- morrow evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-24

only 39 recruits for eco service will be taken from Waterbury, it was announced today at the. office of the selecting agent, w. J. Inglis in the Lincoln house. The estimated number of men who could be en- listed from this city, sent to state headquarters in response to their questionnaire last week, was be- tween 100 and 150.
 For the past few months the of- flee has been crowded with appli- cants for the service, an average of 20 or 30 inquiries being made daily. The crowd of men this morn ing to sign the application forms required the services of added clerks at the office.
 Qualifications Same
 Enrolment qualifications are the same as for the last enlistment period. Men must be American citi- zens between the ages of lS and 26, unmarried, and relief require- ment or need must be established Former members of the eco are not eligible for reenroilment. Preference will be given to men already listed in previous applica- tion periods, so that the chances of newcomers for enrolment will be small, MT Inglis said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-24
LADIES' AID TO
 CONVENE TONIGHT
Further Plans for Harvest Supper to Be
 Outlined
WATERvILLE

The members of the Ladies' Aid society of St Michael's church will meet at St Michael's parish hall at 7:30 o'clock this evening to conn plete further plans for the an- nual Harvest Supper which is scheduled for Thursday, October 18th. Mrs Joseph Seery will pre- side and announce the plans for canvassing the parish for donations Of food.
 Brother Dies
 Joseph Montambault, of Terrace avenue has the sympathy of wide circle of friends in the loss of hir brother, Ovide s. Montambault of Johnson street, whose death oc- cured yesterday at St Mary's hos. pital. The deceased was we'll in Waterville as well as through out the city and was an official of the Franco-American Coal Co
 Children 6f Mary
 The Young Ladies Sodality of the Children of Mary of St Mi chaeps parish are conducting a drive for new members in prepar- ation for the public reception which is to be held at St Michaers church on Sunday, December 9th Under the leadership of the presi- dent, Miss Margaret Lapman the society plans on an ambitious pro- gram for the coming months.
 Briefs
 Miss Vivian Malia of Boyden street spent the week end with friends in Schnectady, N. Y.
 MT and Mrs Ralph F. Nevees of Lone oak avenue have been en- tertaining the latter's brother, Ed ward P. Volter of Providence.
 MT and Mrs Lawrence Gillcn have returned from their wedding trip and are now making their home on waterville streeet. Mrs Gillen was formerly Miss Lillian Bell, daughter of Mrs Charles Bell.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-24
Extra Clerks Given Work To-day To- Help
 With Registrations
Lincoln House Besieged With Form Seekers Qualifi- cations Similar to Last Enlistment Nine Cooks for
 State Camps Sanctioned Vets Blanks Arrive

Enrolment of new men from other towns included in this dis trict was announced as follows; Bridgewater. Prospect and Wood bury, none; Middlebury, 2; New town, 2; Southbury, 2; Thomaston, 8; Wolcott, 2; Watertown, 2.
 Cooks Wanted
 Tn addition to the regular quota of 676 for the entire state, the en- listlnent of nine qualified cooks to be assigned to state camps has been authorized. All applications will be forwarded to emergency re- lief headquarters at Hartford and enrollees will report to army re- cruiting stations for examinations when directed to do so by the relief commission.
 Application forms for local vet erans who wish to enroll in the service have also been received by Robert F. Birt and Mrs Edith Ladd of the Waterbury Veterans coun- cil and may be obtained at the of- flee df the focal chapter of Ameri- can Red Cross in the Lincoln house for veterans has been speci- fled and all applications will be &C., cepted ard sent to Hartford head quarters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-24
Waylaid, Byrne Robbed or ,$27

Waylaid by an unseen as- sailant or assailants as he walked along Monroe avenue early yesterday morning, Mat. thew Byrne, well-knOwn sales man, was knocked uncon- scious for more than an hour and robbed of a billfold con- taining $27. Police have found no traces of the brutal attack CTS.
 Motor Patrolman Joseph Garvey, to whom Byrne made his complain, reported at head quarters that the hOld-up vic- tim said he had not seen or heard anyone approach, when he was struck with a heavy instrument on the jaw. He fell to the street unconscious and lay there an hour or more be- fore he was able to leave for his home on SOuthwick ave- nue.
 Byrne's jaw was consider ably injured, the hurt ap- parently having been inflicted with 8 heavy, blunt instru- ment.