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The Washington times., 1934-04-11
LOT Terry BILL
HEARING OPENS
By International News Service

BY International News Service
Hearings on the scheme to pro
vide Federal revenue for war vet
erans by means of a national lot
rery were opened before a House
Ways and Means subcommittee
today.
Led by Representative Kenney
CD of New Jersey, its sponsor,
a long list of advocates of the
proposal attempted to show this
method of raising money is more
acceptable than the levying of
taxes.
Supporting the proposal are the
Women'S Moderation Union, which
claims it speaks for hundreds of
thousands of women throughout
the country who favor legalized
lotteries; the Common Cause
League, of New Jersey, represent
ing $500 voters, and Thomas j.
Kirby, president of the American
Disabled Veterans.
Under the plan there would be
monthly lotteries with tickets
selling at 81 and 81 each. These
tickets would be sold through the
postoffices. A grand award of
$4,000 is provided, while numer-
Gus other prices range down to as
low as $500. The higher awards
would be disbursed partly in a
down payment and short term
annuitieS.
The Washington times., 1934-04-11
Johnson Marooned in Bay
When Motor Boat Fails

MIAMI April II QNSO
Recovery Administrator Hugh S.
johnson is one of the few men
who have left Washington for
Miami by train and arrived by
boat-by two boats in fact.
The NRA chieftain, NRA
Counsel Donald R. Richberg and
General Johnson's secretary, Miss
Frances Robinson, left Washing.
ton Monday by train for Miami,
bringing important papers to pre-
sent to President Roosevelt.
General Johnson's troubles be-
gan innocently enough. He was
greeted yesterday at Fort Lauder
dale, Fla, an hour out of Miami,
by a youth who presented him
self as the son of a man who
was a friend of General John
son back in his military days.
General johnson and his old
friends son chatted smoothly
along until the train was about
10 miles out of Miami. The NRA
chief had expected Col. Marvin
H. Mcintyre, a presidential secre-
tary, to meet him at the station
in Miami, but his new friend
advised that Colonel Mcintyre
was planning a fishing trip and
would not be at the station.
At this point, the newcomer
advised the NRA chieftain that
should he have the train make
a special stop at Little River,
four miles out of Miami, he (the
sfriend) would place the general
in his boat and spin several
miles over the water to a spot
where Mr.. Mcintyre could be
found with several other friends.
This sounded simple enough, so
off got the general. Mr.. Rich
berg and Miss Robinson.
The quartet stepped into the
friends boat and the little craft
started gaily off in the general
direction of a spot where. in
truth, several of those General
johnson expected to meet could
be found-but not Mr.. Mcintyre.
He was waiting at the station.
The Washington times., 1934-04-11
D. .C,FOOD PRICE
TOPS AVERAGE

Despite increasing publicity
given to the high price of food in
Washington, amounts paid by the
public here for groceries continue
to be higher in most cases than
the average for the whole country,
it was revealed today by the Con-
sumers' Counsel of the Agricul-
tural Adjustment Administration.
In a survey published in the
CONSUMERS Guide" bi-Weekly
publication edited by Miss Mary
Taylor, one of the six guests at
the famous Virginia dinner fea-
tured in the Writ investigation, it
is shown that Washington pays
more for % of % foods than the
countrywide average.
Among the % items are milk,
butter, bread, most meats, eggs, all
but one of nine fruits and vege-
tables, and other staple commodi-
ties.
Not included in the figures are
six items of canned goods, for all
of which the Capital pays less
than the average elsewhere.
The Washington times., 1934-04-11
ILLINOIS GIVES
NEW HOPES TO .
DEMOCRATS
House Members Delighted BY
States Approval Of "NeW
Deal" in Primary Vote
BY GEORGE r. HOLMES
International News Service


Uneasy members Of the House.
all of whom must face the voters
this fall, breathed easier today as
they scanned the results Of the
first primary of the year.
Illinois voted yesterday and ap-
parently recorded no upsets, which
was sweet music to Congressional
ears. Because of patronage diff
cultieS and various aspects OF the
"NeW Deal" good many incum-
bent Democrats have been on the
anxious seat.
Rainey Easy Victor
Speaker Henry T. Rainey was
renominated in the Goth district,
apparently by large figures. A few
weeks ago the whi te-haired
Speaker, who is an ardent sup
porter Of the New Deal in all its
phases, was somewhat gloomy.
He said "Wan Street" was pour
ing money into his district to try
to defeat him because Of his leader
ship in the New Deal.
While spring primary Is not
a fall election, nevertheless, in
cumbent Congressman felt rather
re-assured by the Illinois primary.
It indicates that in Illinois, at
least, there is no sign Of a revolt
against the "Ins" and what they
have been doing in Washington
for the past year.
Some Are RecOnciIed
A few weeks ago, for one reason
or another, both Democratic and
Republican leaders privately estia
mated that the spring and sum-
mer primaries would witness the
defeat of around IS members. II
Illinois is any criterion, these eSti"
mates will have to come down.
Democratic leaders are recon
ciled to the loss of some seats in
the November election. Their es.
Inmates vary from week to week,
according to the ways things are
going with the new deal" Some
times they think they will lose
only 20 seats; sometimes their eSti.
mates run as high as go.
Can Afford to Lose
They can well afford to lose q
bloc of seats. They have huge
unwieldly majority in the House
of 200, and privately the leaders
would just as soon see that cut
down, except for the reflection
that it might cast on the popular"
ity of the Democratic Administra-
ton itself. A smaller majority
could be better handled and dis.
ciplined.
The Washington times., 1934-04-11
GAMBLER LIENS
DISCHARGED

Discharge Of all liens on prop
erty of Samuel R. Beard, local
gambler, for failure to pay income
taxes over a nine-year period dat
ing back to 1921, was provided in
a certificate filed today in Dis
trict Supreme Court by Tax Col
lector j. Enos Ray.
The certificate stated that the
tax assessed against Beard, and
paid, amounted to $199,185 .48.
Beard resides in the 7400 block
Alaska Ave. N. w.
In February, 1888, Beard was
convicted in Baltimore on an in
dictment charging failure to pay
taxes. He was sentenced to serve
18 months in the penitentiary at
Lewisburg, Pa, and fined $12,5OO.
The Washington times., 1934-04-11
D, {, LOAN FIRMS
UNDERF|RE

Local firms engaged in the small
loan business were attacked be-
fore a Senate District subcommit-
tee yesterday, but retaliated with
the contention that the fault is
with the existing law and not with
their practices under it.
The testimony was given dur
ing hearings on the King bill de-
signed to amend the usury laws So
as to prevent the money lending
concerns from making excessive
interest charges.
Both William A. Roberts, special
corporation counsel for the Dis
trict, who aided in drafting the
measure, and William w. Bride,
former corporation counsel and
now representing four small loan
companies, agreed that the pro-
poSal should be amended so as
to specify definitely what maxi
mum charges are to be permitted.
Witnesses who testified during
the hearing, brought out that al
though there Is an existing law
which supposedly requires money
lending concerns to take out IL
censes, the existing law is diff
cult to enforce and is not re-
garded by the concerns doing a
small loan business.
Senator Pat McCarran CD of
Nevada, who presided over the
hearings, made it plain that he
believed the law should be made
practicable and enforceable, and
that concerns making excessive
interest charges in the guise Of
various fees and commissions
should be prosecuted.
The Washington times., 1934-04-11
Bro0kland Citizens
Reflect Officers,
Rap Race Bill

Sociation indorsed the Copeland
pure food and drug bill, and op'
posed the Black bill to legalize
horse racing in the District.
Without taking formal action,
the members commended the Capt.
tai Transit Company for providing
additional buses and improving
the service in the associations ter
ritory. It was suggested the Catho-
lie University bus service be ex-
tended to Twelfth and Monroe
Streets Northeast.
A. e. F. Scheer, president OF
the North East Conference, urged
support of the proposed plan to
reorganize the District govern
ment.
Harry Baker, principal of Taft
Junior High School, extended the
association an invitation to CO
operate in the dedication exercises
of the school building at date
CONTINUED on Page S, Col. y
The Washington times., 1934-04-11
Rainey Sees Ballot
As New Deal Victory
BY International News Service

BY International News Service
Speaker of the House Henry T
Rainey, who was renominated in
yesterdays Illinois primary, today
declared that the primary forecast
victory for the New Deal'' in the
November elections. He said:
Information reaching me Is
that twice as many Democrats
as Republicans voted in the pri-
mary. This is the first time
this has happened since the
Civil War. We will sweep the
State in November.
"The result is an indOrse-
ment of the New Deal 1t was
the very first test in a State
wide primary.
eve are going to gather more
strength as we go along"
The Washington times., 1934-04-11
Cut Tourist Rates
To Aid SlUiSS Lines

Reduction of 80 per cent on
all Swiss railroad and motor bus
tickets sold at the Swiss Federal
Railway and tourist agencies in
this country was announced to-
day to spur visitors to that ma
ton this summer. The reduc-
tions will be in effect from July
to September 80, it was an
nounced by the official informa-
tion bureau Of Switzerland.
The Washington times., 1934-04-11

SAN FRANCISCO, April II
Q.N.SO.-Take it from no less
an authority than Irene Castle
Mclaughlin won en- are no
longer slaves to prevailing styles.
The woman credited with in
Producing many novelties into
the realm of women's fashions
was here today to give a series
of lectures on what the we'll
dressed woman should wear.
She said:
mo one is out Of date or
need look dOwdy this year.
Women can afford to ignore
the prevailing mOde-fOr there
is none. There is no uniform
ity of skirt length, sleeve size,
or neck line.
Each woman can therefore
follow her own inclination to
accentuate her beauty or chic"
The Washington times., 1934-04-11
CODE LICENSING
POWER To Be
CHIEF TOPIC
Administrator Reveals Plan
To Take Up Supreme Court
For Labor Dispute Action

MIAMI, Fla, April II Q.NS
White House work moved in on
the last hours Of President Roose'
velt's vacation aboard Vincent
Astor's yacht, the Nourmahal, to-
day.
Messages from White House
headquarters, established here, out
to the Nourmahal, lying off the
coast in Bahama waters, told the
Executive the outlines of MIRA
problems he will be asked to solve
in conference with Recovery Ad'
ministrator Hugh S. johnson even
as he rides the train northward
to Washington Thursday.
Fish Plentiful
President Roosevelt's cruise drew
to a close today in a blaze OF
fishing glory, so to speak.
Lying 10 miles off Miami, the
big yacht was anchored in a spot
which apparently is producing
more fish than any yet found.
The latest bulletin from the yacht
to White House headquarters here
told this fishing story:
"The President and Jimmy
went fishing this afternoon and,
believe it or mot, they caught
100 fish. From now on, Ellis
and NOurmahal will live on fish.
Remaining ON here for re-
mainder of the day, as fishing
conditions seem very fine"
General johnson arrived late
yesterday and today was deep in
the details of NRA enforcement
matters which he plans to pre-
sent to Mr.. Roosevelt.
Accompanying the NRA chief
tain were NRA Counsel Donald
r. Richberg and General John
sons secretary, Miss Frances Rob-
inSon.
Licensing Power Talked
The recovery chief refused to re-
veal the specific matters which
he will take up with the PreSi-
dent, except the problem of drop
ping or continuing the Presidents
licensing power under the recov-
cry act. johnson said today. and
has said before, that he had just
as soon drop this power when it
expires on June 16.
At the same time he has not
talked it over with the President,
and Mr.. Roosevelt said not so long
ago that he had some thought of
having the power renewed.
General johnson considers the
licensing power a weapon which
he has never had to use and would
not use unless it was as a last
resort. He hopes now that the
power of public opinion has swung
behind NRA enforcement and that
1t will not be necessary to use
the licensing power.
Labor Supreme Court
General Johnson spoke fre-
quently during the interview of
the setting up of a so-called su-
preme court of industrial labor for
the settlement of labor disputes.
It is his idea, often expressed be-
fore, that the present National
Advisory board headed by Senator
Wagner CD of New York,
The Washington times., 1934-04-11
Fleet MGneUUerS
In Climax TODAY

ABOARD U. S. S. CHICAGO,
At Sea, April II G.N.So-From
their scattered formation, Uncle
Sans 110 fighting ships today
were concentrating for the cli-
max of their first tactical eXer-
else at sea. The exercise was
scheduled to come to a close OF
6 D. m.
The Washington times., 1934-04-11
Postal Men in N. Y,
To Hear FQrLey Aide

Ambrose O'Connell, executive
assistant to the Postmaster Gen.
eral, will be one of the speakers
at the annual communion break
fast of the New York Postoffice
Holy Name Society to be held
next Sunday at the Hotel AStor,
New York, following mass to be
celebrated by Cardinal Hayes at
st. Patrick'S Cathedral.
The Washington times., 1934-04-11
CONTRACT AWARDED

A contract amounting to $35 1886
for construction of quartermaster
shops at Fort Humphreys, Va,
has been awarded to the Charles
H. Tompkins Company, 1900 block
K st. N. w., the War Department.
announced today,
The Washington times., 1934-04-11
Police Are Seeking
FShOpLifting Team

Police are searching for what
they described today as a smooth
working shoplifting team" which
yesterday played date in the
Sears-Roebuck store, in the 900
block Bladensburg, Rd. N. E., and
made off with mems clothing
worth $3.50. There are two men
and a woman in the team, police
said
The Washington times., 1934-04-11
LIONS ANNIVERSARY

The Alexandria Lions Club will
celebrate the first anniversary of
its organization with a dinner in
the George Mason Hotel next
Thursday night.
The Washington times., 1934-04-11
WEEDS MEAN FINE

AlexandrianS who fail to com.
. ply with the ordinance requiring
removal of weeds from lots will
find themselves in Police Court,
Capt. John S. Arnold said today
In ordering police to enforce the
law.
The Washington times., 1934-04-11

entire slate of
officers were re-
elected by the
Brookland Citi-
ZenS A S S ocia-
ton, m e e ting
last night in
the M a S onic
Temple. They
are:
Pres i d ent,
Marvin M. NC
Lean; vice presi-
dent, DR.. Ellis;
secretary, Rob-
ert r. Macleod;
financial Secre-
tary, Noel B.
nnnlr. frnoc cl1rnr
The Washington times., 1934-04-11
BY A. J. DRISCOLL
Citizens Associations Editor

With the exception of DR..
George R. Ellis, elected vice presi-
dent to succeed w. V. Lewis, the
The Washington times., 1934-04-11

tary, Noel B. A. j. Dri'coll
Park; treasurer, william M. Coff-
man.
On motion Of DR.. Ellis, the as
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-06
GIANTS SGAMES
 TIGERS 6 AHEAD ON HOME STRETCH
Cubs and Cardinals Slip- ped Badly - Indians
 Set For Third
By THEON WRIGHT (United Press Stan Correspondent)


 New York, Sept 6.-(UP)--All these blistering heme-stretch races in the big legues seem to have gone out like a ten-cent light bulb. About the only finishing struggle worth mentioning is the thrilling duel between the Reds and Phillies for last place in the National league.
 Even that has sfmmered down quite a bit. Cincinnati stepped away to 12-point lead yesterday by dropping a To decision to the Phils with Dolph Camilli hoisted homer in the second. As a re- suit only the sloppiest sort of work will enable the Phillies to finish behind the eight ball.
 Lost Out!
 Chicago Cubs virtually passed out of the picture when they took 5-1 licking at the hands of Hal Schumacher and the Giants, This places Chicago eight games behind the leader with about 20 games to go.
 The St Louis Cards. nursing a seven game deficit, are not much better off. They moved into sec- ond place, beating Brooklyn 2-1 on homers by Rip Collins and Bill Delancey, but they still appear to be going no place rapidly.
 The brisk controversy between Boston and Pittsburg over fourth place has become bust. Boston holds a four-game margin, even though they booted an 8-2 decision to the fifth-place Pirates yesterday The other clubs are out of it. Brooklyn eight games behind the Pirates and Philadelphia four games behind Brooklyn. In the American league the Yan- kees are still plugging after De- troit with all the optimism of a greyhound chasing a mechanical rabit. and about as much chance of catching up.
 Still Winning The Tigers added a half game while the Tanks were idle, and are now six ahead. Schoolboy Rowe | pitched his first game since the l Athletics beat him a week ago, snapping his sixteen-game streak. and turned back the Athletics Az. Four runs on four hits in the fourth gave Detroit the game, al- though the Mackmen outhit the | Tigers, eleven to seven. Cleveland and Boston had been engaged in an exhilerating struggle | for third place, but that is broken up with the Indians nearly four games ahead. They pasted the Red Sox yesterday, 11-2, Hal Trosky driving Lefty Grove away. when he homered in the fourth with the base loaded.
 Even the stirring fifth-place race between Washington and St Louis has petered out. The Browns spread their lead to three games with Ray Pepper and Alan Strange bouncing in all the runs for a G. | win
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-06
Entry List Growing

Many new entries were handed in at the Naugatuck Y. M. c. A. yesterday and indications point to big track and field meet for Sat urday at the Recreation field. Sev- eral relay teams have entered to take the honors away from the champion Bristol team. The newly organized club at the "Y" known as the Nu Betta Chi have q relay team with Ellsworth Neary. Steve Soltes. Jimmie Mahan, and Al Urbelis. The Junior Leaders Corps also have entered team with Myles Sweeney, Gene Montanari. Frank Neary, and Don Gunnoud. Entries from the Bristol Go, U. S. Rubber Go, Risdon Co. Chemical Co, and the fraternal Organization have not been submitted to date.
 The Recreation field is in fine shape and those wishing to prac- tice for the various events are at liberty to do so.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-06
MURPHY ELECTED
 WARNER CLUB HEAD

Charles Murphy was chosen as president of the local Warner formed organization recently. 9th CT officers elected are Thomas treasurer, John Rick. The club the anticipated success and for that reason they may be obliged to seek larger quarters within short
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-06
& HARRY CRIMSON

romped in at the oi dTijuana oval In 1929. and when Mike Hall won the race of 1891, the year the great Sun Beau was shut out.
 "A $100.00O race at Tijuanarr spoke up Clarence Buxton. Why when was out there In 1917.% fellow wearing a baseball cap rode through the streets of San Diego. shouting through a megaphofle, Racing today! Tijuana! 1:30."
 Mir Buxton" said the soft spoken Crofton. "I was the fellow on the horSe." 3
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-06
EXPERT DIED IN LABORATORY

Moscow (UP)-Whide working Brysov outstanding Soviet special ist on the manufacture of synthe- tic rubber. died here recently. During the three decades of his scientific career. Brysov became we'll known throughout the tech nical world.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-06

Philadelphia O O1O O1 o-2
 Runs batted in. Finney. Gehrin- ger. Rogell. Greenberg. owen. Cramer. Two-base hits. Kinney, Greenberg. Berry. Stolen base. Rogell. Sacrifice hits. Goslin. Rogell. White. Double play, Rowe, Rowe. Owen and Greenberg. Left on bases, Detroit 6. Philadelphia 8 Base on balls, off Marcum 1. Struck out, by Rowe 1. by Marcum 3. Hit by pitcher. by Marcum (Goslin). umpires. Owen and Geisel. Time, In 29m.
 "Ran for Berry in 9th.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-06
Standing of the Clnb.

Games Today New York at Chicago. Washington at St. Louis. Philadelphia at Detroit. Boston at Cleveland.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-06

Chicago % I o 0 o Q 0 Q o-1
 Runs batted in, Grimm, Leiber, Jackson 2, O'Doul, Moore. Two- base hits, Jackson 2, Terry. Three base hit, Stainback. Home run, Moore. Sacrifice, Mancuso. Dou- ble play, Jackson, Critz and Terry: Terry, Jackson and Terry. Left on bases. New York 5, Chicago 3. Base on balls, off Schumacher 1, off Bush 3. Struck out, by Schu- macher 4, by Bush 2, by Timing 2. Hits. off Bush z in 5 2-3 innings, off Timing 1 in 2 Ia innings. Los ing pitcher, Bush. Empires. Pfir- man. Barr and Klem. Time. In 34m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-06

Philadelphia .. 01 900 000--1
 Run .batted in, Camilli. Two base hit. Adams. Home run, Ca. milli. Double play. Slade to Bot tomley. Left on bases, Philadel- phia z. Cincinnati &. Base on balls, off Hansen 9, off Si Johnson 2. Struck out, by Si Johnson 5. by Hansen 2. Empires. Moran, Stew. art and. Rigler. Time. In ssm.
 . Ran for Lombardi in 9th.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-06
YESTERDAYS HEROES
tBy United Press,

Dizzy Dean, Cards-His three hit pitching beat Brooklyn, 2-1. scoring 24th win of year.
 Dolph Camilli. Phillies-Homer in second beat Reds, To.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-06

Runs batted in, Pepper 3, Susko, Russell. Strange 3. Harris. Bluege. Two-base hits, Bolton. Strange, Myer. Three-base hits, Russell. Harris. Sacrifices. Strange. Burns Double plays, Susko (unassisted) : Melillo,. Strange and Burns; Strange, Melillo. Strange and Burns. Left on bases, Washington 9, St Louis 6. Base on balls. off Russell 2. off Newsom 5. Struck out. by Newsom 2. Hits. off Rus sell 10 in Ia innings, off McColl o in 1 2-3 innings. Losing pitcher, Russell. Umpires. McGowan and oDnnelly. Time, In 40m.
 Batted for Kerr in 9th.
 = Ran for Myer in 9th.
 Batted for McColl in 9th.
 Pan for Travis in 9th.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-06

,
 Newport, R. l. Sept 6Speed has been the penchant of IT. O. M Sopwt whose Endeavor will race either the Yan- kee Rainbow in Englands fifteenth try for the Americas Cup off this renowned resort
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-06

Games Today Chicago at New York. St. Louis at Brooklyn. Pittsburgh at Boston. Cincinnati at Philadelphia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-06

SOLD SITE OF CITY FOR S35.
 Colorado Springs, Col. (UP)- Arthur E. Love, pioneer of the Pikes Peak repion, once sold for $35 the tract of land on which Colorado Springs is located. The land is now worth s15, 100000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-06
NATIONAL LEAGUE

Yesterday's Results New York 5, Chicago 1. St. Louis 2, Brooklyn .. Pittsburgh g, Boston 2. Philadelphia l Cincinnati o.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-06
NAUGATUCK SPORTS

The volley- ball 5:15 class of the Naugatuck Y. M. c. A. will start the seasons activities with an out. ing at the "Y" camp on Bantam Lake, Saturday. September 18th The affair will start at 3 o'clock.
 All members of the 5:15 class are invited to come along and bring families. or sweethearts and basket lunches.
 The volley- ball bunch from the Torrington "Y" and their families will also be on hand. There will be a volley-ball game-a soft-ball game-and some horse shoe pitch ing and if anyone wishes to swim they can do so.
 There are several fireplaces al the camp and probably some of the bunch will wish to cook hot dogs or hamburgs over an open fire.
 It is requested that those who wish to go phone the "Y" office or Edgar Wyatt and advise wheth- CT they have transportation or how many they could transport.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-06
[-k0 STANDINGS
NoRTHEAsTER GEAsUE
standlnE of the CIubs
AMERICAN LEAGUE

YeSterday'S Hesuifn Detroit 4, Philadelphia 2. Cleveland II, Boston ?. St. Louis 6, Washington 4. (Only games scheduied).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-06

Junior "Y" members will have swimming sessions on Monday and Wednesday afternoons at S:SO and Saturday mornings at 9 o'clock. This program will be in effect until the gymnasium schedule is started. MT Klambt is arranging this schedule now and it will be an. nounced in a week or two.