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The Washington times., 1934-01-06
WILLIAM ELLIS CLAPP

Funeral services will be held at
2:30 p. m. today at Hines fu-
neral parlors, 2901 Fourteenth St.,
N. w., for William Ellis Clapp,
50, dho died Thursday at the
home Of his daughter, Mrs. Will
liam Bohannon, Bethesda, Md.
Burial will be made in Rock
Creek Cemetery.
A native of Buffalo, Mr.. Clapp
came to washington so years
ago, and became connected with
the Pension Office, which position
he held for many years.
He was a member of Covenant
Lodge, No. 13, I. o. o. F.
Surviving Mr.. Clapp is his
widow, Mrs. Anna Mason Clapp;
seven daughters and two sons.
The Washington times., 1934-01-06
WILLIAM H. LEWIS

AA3A4AAAANA
William H. Lewis, colored, prin-
cipal clerk in the Water Transpor.
tation Division of the quarter
master General died yesterday at
his home in Twenty-first Street
Southeast.
Lewis, who was a native of
Manassas, Va, was 81 years old.
He was regarded as one of the
most valuable employees of the
Quartermaster Generals office
and was regarded as an authority
on many legal and technical
questions in connection with his
work.
He is survived by his widow and
three sons. Funeral services will
De on Monday from Israel Meth
odlst Church New Jersey Avenue
and New York Avenue,
The Washington times., 1934-01-06
Announcements
Lost


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in the Herald and Times are
broadcast at IL o'clock noon over
Radio Station VOL at no addi-
tiOnal cost
The Herald and Times Lost and
found Bureau keeps a perma-
nent record of all lost articles
and continues the search for
them after the advertisement
has expired
BAG. gold mesh contents gold cigarette
case & card case. vicinity Sheridan Cir
Gle. Dec 30th Reward WE. 2432.
CAMEO PIN-Downtown. Friday after
noon. Reward offered. Phone Nat.
92S7 or Clarendon 2469.
BAR PIN. white gold, with small dia-
monds, Club Michel or vicinity, New
Year Eve Reward. Clarendon 175.
BILLFOLD. brown, containing sum of
money and cards. Owners name and ad"
dress on cards. Reward. ATT. 1901.
BLACK SUIT CASE, lost from Plymouth
car vicinity 18th & H N. W. Liberal re-
ward. National 146O. No questions asked.
John Rapp.
BRTNDLE BULL. name BOBBY" Reward.
Return 1928 N n. E. Att. 1852.
BROWN PURSE containing keys and $13
in cash on Chevy Chase car or 9TH B
Pa: Ave. n. Reward. GEORGIA 6189:
COCKER SPANIEL. black white, male.
Barney" New Year day. rev. Ad. 4Ol@.
The Washington times., 1934-05-24

after last class Angela is going. Why can't she. Weakly
reply she Affirmation always simple Finish first para
graph. Alice Washington enters to say gentleman
who sold Strawberries last year here again Confer with
strawberry gentleman back door, Have personal inter-
est strawberry jam but recall passion for of head of
house. Of make annual jam all faults forgiven If do
virtues observed Order of berries Return to
intellectual labors.
Intellectual abors interrupted by discovery by oldest
daughter of funny spots porch floor Must have been
potato chips from Sunday night cocktail party Descend
to inspect ruin Put Tall Young Gentleman work hands
and knees Return to typewriter 7. Y g. reports spots
won't off Maybe he had better paint floor. By all
means, say Here's dollar etc. ETC., etc. T. Y g. regards
strangely Suspect he thinks demented This brings
to mind Commencement of Nurses St. Elizabeth Hospital
today livery fond of both Dr. and Mrs White but
to do anything about it).
intellectual abors Pause for Conference with
Lula W. the subject Of moths in attic. Did
one of those extermnang gentlemen she
burn sulphur candle. Tell her to her Judgment
Return to typewriter Call from Ladies Organ
zaton about table for benefit card party Agree to take
one. Resistance costly to nervous system.
Messenger boy delivers parcel with two photographs of
worthy ladies 60 magazine edited in spare time Re-
gard ladies pleasantly. Phone sympathetic printer have
coume cuts' he advises. agree Return to Intellectual
abors Write article for magazine Success of NRA in
Idaho Finish without interruption. Unbelievable Decide
woman place the home. Suddenly of violent
calm in back garden where workmen have been building ad
dtion to garage Calm followed by piercing shrieks
Look out of window. Next door neghbOr small (fam
lily Just moved n-our children under ten) being shed
of mixture Decide to ignore procedure. Arms,
legs and voice of victim intact.
Return to Sprightly Paragraph Alice W. say
that T. Y g. painting the porch fast and it's nice shade
of blue
Blue exclaim "I thought told him bateship grey.s
He said he thought you must have meant grey but you
said blue, so he just got the shade of the chairs
Return TO intellectual labOrS.
The Washington times., 1934-05-24
TRAFFIC GROUP
OKAYS MODEL
ORDINANCE
Roller Skaters, Toy Vehicles
Also Restricted in Plan
Of Safety Experts

Without raising a single voice in
opposition, the fourth National
Conference on Street and Highway
Safety, meeting in the United
States Chamber of Commerce
Building, today adopted a model
municipal ordinance providing for
all night parking bans in cities
throughout the country.
William A. Van Duzer, traffic
director of Washington, who is at
tending the conference did not
protest the action, despite the fact
that his proposal for the prohibi-
ton of all-night parking in this
city was vetoed short time ago
by District Commissioner Melvin
c. Hazen.
Half Hour Limit Set
The parking ban as adopted by
the conference provides that no
automobiles may be parked on
any street for more than 80 min
utes between 2 a. m. and 6 a. m.
on any day.
The model municipal ordinance
which the conference adopted is
a proposal for uniform legislation
in municipalities throughout the
country.
The model ordinance also re-
stricts the use of roller skates.
coasters or any toy vehicles on
any roadway.
Administration of the ordinance
would be placed in the hands Of
a traffic commission which would
serve without compensation, the
chairman to be appointed and
removed by the mayor of the city.
The commission would have the
authority to hear complaints in
connection with traffic matters;
develop, effect or utilize need
full means for improving traffic
conditions and to educate the
general public in traffic matters" -"
Formation Of Board
It is suggested that the traffic
commission be composed of the
police official in charge of traf-
fic, the traffic engineer, q repre-
sentative of the city engineers
office, the representative of the
city attorneys office in charge
of traffic cases, the judicial Of
ficial who handles traffic cases,
a representative of the Board Of
Education, of the Fire Depart
ment, the Public Utilities Commis-
sion and representatives Of various
civic groups.
Rail Interests Score
The railroad interests scored
a victory over the trucking indus.
try when they succeeded, after q
long and heated debate, in adopt.
ing a resolution providing that
State highway commissions will
have the power to adopt uniform
gross-weight limitations for trucks
on State highways.
The debate arose over a motion
by Frank Lynch, manager of the
safety council of Kansas City, Mo-.
introduced as a substitute measure
for proposal recommended by
the drafting committee of the con-
ference to establish uniform gross
weight limitations throughout the
country.
The Washington times., 1934-05-24
ALLEN To HEAD
RELIEF WORK
FOR D. {.
Complete New Administrative
Set-Up Being Planned by
Commissioners

AS the Distarict Commissioners
moved today to a solution of re-
lief problems, it became apparent
that a new administrative Setup
is being considered.
Today's strongest probability is
an order by the Board of Com
missioners appointing Commis-
sioner George E. Allen as State
Relief Administrator, to do a one
man job instead of leaving mat
ters to the entire board. This
would be acceptable to Harry L.
Hopkins, Federal Relief Admins
traitor.
Street First Deputy
II present plans carry, Elwood
Street, who will take office as di-
rector of relief would be CommiS-
sioner Aliens first deputy, in
charge of general administration.
Leroy Halbert, present head of
the relief unit would be placed in
charge of rehabilitation work,
problem cases, Investigations and
research with responsibility of ap-
proving or disappearing all appli-
cations. He would see to it that
misfits are taken from jobs on
which they have no experience and
put on work in which they have.
He would also have charge of
vocational training, endeavoring
to increase the earning power of
underprivileged persons assisted by
public funds.
Manager to be Picked
One important post is yet to
be filled, that Of business man
ager, and it is known that e.
wood Street and Major Daniel
w. Donovan, District auditor,
have been discussing possible ap-
pointments to the job. Among
the possibilities is w. c. Cleary,
now secretary of the committee
on works planning and job as
Signment.
This committee is headed by
Capt. Howard F. Clark, Assistant
Engineer Commissioner, and will
be continued as necessary func-
ton in the new set-up.
The Washington times., 1934-05-24
HOUSE To SPEED
LOAN To D. c.

Prompt action by the House
on a bill authorizing the Dis
trict to borrow $1O,75O,OO0 from
the PWA for construction pur-
poses was assured today when
the House Rules Committee re-
ported out a special rule to
expedite its passage.
The rule calls for one hours
debate and leaves the measure
open for amendment on the
floor. The committees decision
followed by only a few moments
a favorable vote in the House
District Committee which sub
stituted the ten-million-dollar
figure for the 20 millions origi-
nally set by the Senate.
The reduction eliminates the
Municipal Center, new schools,
and park and playground projects.
AS now drawn, the bill author
ICES the money to be spent as fol-
lows: Sewage disposal plant,
$4,000, 900; new tuberculosis hos
pital, $1,50O,0O0; ward building
for Gallinger Hospital, $750,000,
and improvements at Lorton Re
formatory, $5O0,O00.
Under an amendment also ap-
proved by the House District Com
mittee, 10 cents of the District
tax rate will be earmarked for re-
payment of the loan.
The Washington times., 1934-05-24
BILL ADVANCES
AID To BLIND

Needy blind persons here will re-
ceive substantial relief under terms
of a pension bill favorably re-
ported today by the House District
Committee.
The bill, introduced by Repre-
sentative Clyde Kelly (RD of
Pennsylvania, aut horizes the
Board of Public Welfare to award
pensions to blind persons over 19
years old who have lived here for
seven years.
The measure originally stipu-
lated that pensioners should not
have a total income of more than
81 200 a year, including their pen
sion, but this limitation was struck
out by the committee when OBJ
lection was made against it by
Representative Everett M. Dirk
sen (R) of Illinois. The commit
tee also reported out a bill au-
thorizing the Ellen Wilson Memor-
ial Home to be dissolved and
tabled a bill designed to broaden
the powers of the board of opto.
metry.
The Washington times., 1934-05-24
POWERS
To D. c. HEALTH
UNIT ASKED
Senate's Action Sought BY
Commissioners; Labor Men
Want Horse Racing

Favorable action on a bill to
give the public health officials Of
the District police power was
recommended by the District Com
missioners today in a communica-
ton received by the Senate Dis
trict Committee.
The proposal would confer on
the health authorities police power
over regulations over which the
health officer has supervision.
The Commissioners said passage
Of the measure would facilitate the
work of the health office.
Horse Racing Backed
The Commissioners also urged
enactment of a bill to exempt
wholesale liquor dealers in the
District from the regular tax when
the liquor handled by the dealers
is sold outside of the District.
In another communication re-
ceived by the Senate District Com.
mittee today, Frank Coleman, Sec
retary of the Maryland State-Dis-
trict of Columbia Federation Of
Labor conventions, urged the en-
actment of the measure to legalize
horse racing in the District.
Taxi Men Protest
A protest also came to the COM
mittee from the Independent Taxi
cab Owners Association against the
provision of the taxi liability bill,
recently passed by the Senate, COM
pelling the insuring companies to
maintain a $4,000 reserve.
The protest urged that this be
amended to $4,000 as is provided
in the bill reported favorable by
the House District Committee.
The Washington times., 1934-05-24
D. c. INSURANCE.
CODE RUSHED

Admitting the District is badly
in need of new Insurance code,
the House Rules Committee today
reported out a special rule which
would enable the House District
Committee to offer such code on
the floor next week.
The rule limits general debate
to 30 minutes and dispenses with
its reading in order to save time.
Representative Byron B. Har-
Ian CD of Ohio, author of the
bill, will steer it through the
House with the aid Of members
of the House District Committee,
The Washington times., 1934-05-24
Divorce Granted
On InfideLitu Plea

In a decree signed by Judge
Charles w. Woodward in Mont
gomery County Circuit Court
yesterday, Bessie P. Walker, of
Gaithersburg, was granted an abb
solute divorce from Crittenden H.
Walker, jr.. of Frederick county.
Judge Woodward's decree also
awarded the plaintiff, who was
represented by Attorney Albert
Bouic, of Rockville. the custody
of their son, Clinton Roger. Mrs.
Walker charged infidelity and
named a correspondent.
The Washington times., 1934-05-24
Gen. DQnfOrth Gets
LanQLeu Field Post

Brig. Gen. Charles H. Danforth
OF Washington has been ordered
to take command Of the Army air
station at Langley Field, Va, June
Is, it was announced today by
the War Department.
General Danforth, now on duty
at Randolph Field, Tex, was for
merly commanding officer at the
Virginia station.
The Washington times., 1934-05-24
Liquor Imports
Decline Sh1rDLu

Wine and liquor imports dropped
sharply in April, the Commerce
Department reports. Whisky i'm
ports fell from 478,454 gallons in
March to 283,181 in April, still
wines from 38O,O86 to 242,571.
There were practically proper
tional declines for other liquors.
The Washington times., 1934-05-24
ROBBED OE S2a

Held at pistol point by two
men in the rear of his home
early today, Julius S. Kapalos,
of the 1900 block M st. N. W.,
was robbed of $28, he reported
to police. One of the thugs was
a Colored man, he said.
The Washington times., 1934-05-24
Campaign Expense
Board Authorized

The Senate Audit and Control
Committee yesterday authorized
$4,000 for a campaign funds ex-
penditures committee to function
through coming primaries and
elections. The committee will be
created under resolution by
Clark, OD of Missouri, who is
expected to be named chairman.
The Washington times., 1934-05-24
Bishop Freeman
. To Ord1i1 3 Sund1u

Two theological students will
be ordained by Bishop James E.
Freeman Trinity Sunday, next
Sunday, in the washington Epis-
copal Cathedral.
Lindsay Duvall will be ordained
to the priesthood and James F.
Madison. jr. will be ordained to
the deconate,
The Washington times., 1934-05-24
Rail Line Asks End
Of ThriftOn Service

Wilton j. Lambert and Davis
ElkinS, receivers of the Washing
ton and Old Dominion Railway,
today asked the Interstate Com.
merce Commission for authority
to abandon operation of that por-
ton of the line extending be-
tween Thrifton and Great Falls,
Va,
The Washington times., 1934-05-24
DR.. H. A. HUNT TO TALK

DR.. H.A. Hunt, assistant to the
governor of the Farm Credit Ad-
ministration, will discuss the pro.
blems of the rural Negro before a
public educational meeting at
Phyllis Wheatley Y. w. c. A., to-
night at 8 o'clock. The meeting
is sponsored by the industrial and
business departments or the asso-
citation.
The Washington times., 1934-05-24
Senate
The Senate District Committee did not meet.

The Senate District Committee did not meet.
Senator William H. King (D) of Utah, chairman of the
Senate District Committee considering the appointment of
subcommittee to study plans for reorganzng the local gov
ernment. (Story on Page 2)
Recommendations that legislation be enacted giving the pub
lie health authorities certain police power made by the
District Commissioners the Senate District Committee
day. (Story on this page)
Conerees the District appropriation BILL continuing their
sessions today expected to give consideration Senate
increases in school items. (Story on Page 81
The Washington times., 1934-05-24
House

The House District Committee met Members present 6)
Representatives Brien Wedeman Randolph Jenckes Dirk
and Burnham. Absent (14 Representatives Norton
Palmsano Patman Black Harlan, Kennedy, Owen, Werner
Carpenter Eenbogen Stalker, Whitley, Withrow and Null
downey. Time, As minutes. (Story this page.)
House Rules Committee brings out bill expeditng passage
of $1O,OOO,O0O PWA loan bill. (Story this page)
New code for District reach House floor next
week. (Story this page)
The Washington times., 1934-05-24

she is Delegate by bringing prominent
Democrats to meeting. Perhaps Mrs. Wood
row Wilson, Frances Perkins, Molly Dewson.
Maybe might use my influence with Mrs.
Roosevelt. Tell cousin from B. flattered by
her confidence but must decline--every-
thing. Cousin says won't take no for an
swer. Will ring me up tomorrow, to see
what luck I've had.
Return to sprightly paragraph, colliding
with T. Y. G. in act of carrying long curtain
pole up back stairs. Sit down at typewriter.
Middle sized daughter phones from school.
Can she go to double header baseball game
The Washington times., 1934-05-24
ROUTE CHANGES
ASKEDFOR D. {.

Congressional authority for the
Public Utilities Commission to
make plans for handling traffic
in the Federal Triangle was asked
today.
In a letter to the House Dis
trict Committee, Richmond B.
Keech, vice chairman of the
commission, pointed out that
special permission in needed to
reroute traffic.
In view of the approach Of the
end of this session, he asked
that the measure be attached as
. rider to some bill to assure
its passage.
The Washington times., 1934-05-24
Board of Commissioners
did not meet as board.

The Commissioners did not meet a board
Discussed plans for possible organization of admnra
tion of relief agencies (Story on this page)
Commissioner Allen held conferences with both sides of the
carpenters srike hoping bring about settlement Sotry
on Page 81
The Washington times., 1934-05-24

needed housecIeaning but not Tall Young
Gentleman. Tell him to come up, I say. 7. Y.
G. appears. Looks like Apollo Belvedere-
only better dressed. T. Y. G. stands in polite
silence. I enquire if he washes floors and win
dows, beats rugs and takes down curtains.
He says he does. am astonished. Also de-
lighted.
Leave typewriter and take Tall Young
Gentleman for hasty tour Of house. Point
ing out rugs which must be returned to floor
and those to be rolled up for storage man.
The Washington times., 1934-05-24
ESSARY|

Lady Journalist Works At Home in the Sprngtme
Seated at typewriter rackng poor brain for zone of those
little things Edith says 'you dash off easily, my dear.
Lula Washington appears at door, Says Ta Young Gen.
tleman you engaged is here do houseceaning Recall
The Washington times., 1934-05-24
RITCHIE ASKED TO DANCE

GOV. Albert G. Rltchle has
been invited to attend the dance
to be given by the Democratic
Club of Prince Georges county
Saturday night at the Beaver
Dam Country Club.
The Washington times., 1934-05-24

age man, Front of telephone book which special number
written covered by sketches of fouregged chickens
etc, etc-work Of Youngest Progeny. Eventually reach
storage
Return to intellectual 1abors Find T. Y g. rolling up rug
work floor Decide to confer with Lula Washing
ton state of attic (Atc my conscience wildly
than any sin of life Afraid for days that house would
catch fire and brave remen have to enter Of chao
Find Lula in confusion of and winter clothes and
drapere donations for Salvation Army and contents of three
trunks left by mysterious Major Browning when ne rented
house twelve years ago. Lula W. says Youngest Progeny
and friends investigated trunks during winter Said she
mentioned this to Give Lula ncoheren advice about
what to do with chaos.
Descend to typewriter Complete opening sentence essay
meant to be sprghty Cousin from Baltimore other end
of long distance phone Says she hasn't for long
time but blood thicker than water And will do big favor
for Womans Club Convention in Western MARYLAND which
The Washington times., 1934-05-24
)iStriCtLO6
MISS MARIE L. OBENAUER

daily resume of all action in the House and Senate
dealing SOLELY sOith the District of Columbia, and all
action by the House and Senate District Committees
and Board of District Commissioners.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-11-15
Danish COMMON
CONSTIPATION With
DELICIOUS CEREAL
Kellogg's ALL-BRAN Brings
Relief

Look out for headaches, loss of
appetite and energy, sallow COM
plexions, sleeplessness. Frequently,
these are warning signs of common
constipation. If neglected, your
health may be impaired.
Today, you can rid yourself of
common constipation by eating a
tempting cereal. Laboratory tests
show that Kellogg's ALL-BRAN fur
nishes "bulk" and vitamin B to aid
regular habits. ALL-BRAN is also
rich in iron for the blood.
The "bulk" in ALL BRAN is much
like that found in leafy vegetables.
Within the body, it forms soft
mass. Gently, this clears out the
intestinal wastes. How much bet
ter this is than taking patent
medicines!
Two tablespoonfuls Of ALL-BRAN
daily will usually overcome most
types of common constipation.
Chronic cases, with each meal. If
seriously i'll, see your doctor. ALL
BRAN makes no claim to be "cure-
ALL"
Serve ALL-BRAN as a cereal, or
use in cooking. At all grocers. In
the red-and-green package. Made
by Kellogg in Battle Creek.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-11-15
TYPHOON HITS
IN PHILIPPINES

MANILA, P. l.. Nov. Is. U.P) -
-Four persons were drowned and sew
en- others were reported missing to.
day in Catbalogan, Sama province
in the wake of a devastating ty-
phoon which roared through the
southern end OF the Island of Luzon
Estimates of damage mounted ra-
pidly as the provinces in the path
of the storm reported to territorial
officials here. In CamarineS Sur
province, 10000 persons lost their
homes. In Albay province at least
5000 families were homeless.
With scores of fishing craft miss
ing and hundreds of homes inun-
dated, a larger death toll than al
ready reported is anticipated. Auth
critics said the storm was as severe
as the two which swept almost the
same area in October.
Manila escaped with only slight
damage in today'S cyclonic disturb.
ance. The center ofthe storm pass
ed northward without touching the
capital city, whose residents had
waited all day for the fury of the
winds to strike.
The principal damage appeared
to be centered in the provinces OF
Camarines Sur, Camarines Norte
Albay, Sama, Tayabas, and Leyte.