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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-06-09
Biz Cummings
Named Race Winner

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, June 9
O.N.SO.-"Wild Bill" Cummings,
of Indianapolis, was officially de-
clared by the Contest Board of
The American Automobile ASso-
citation here as the official win
ner of the 5O0-mile international
Decoration Day automobile race
after first and second prizes mad
been held in escrow 10 days upon
protest. The Contest Board
turned down the appeal of Leon
Duray, West Coast racing car
magnate, against the decision of
which designated Mr.. Cummings
the victor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-06-09
WILL ROGERS
Says:

HOLLYWOOD, CAL, June 9.
This is the age of new deals''
and miracles at that. Secretary
of the Treasury informed all the
Treasury Department people to
keep out Of politics. There
wouldn't be any such luck as to
have that spread to all depart
mentS. Few good health notes
in tOday's press. The five girl
babies are gaining weight, and
Max Baer was reported out of
danger.
If that WheeIer-HOward In
dian bill don't pass there is no
justice. 1 think we got a real
Indian agent in this man Col
lier. The Indian just lost 100
years in his civilization, and
Collier is trying to get him back.
However, i still think the old
rich Indians wife deserved her
share. But i don't think that
was Golfers department.
Copyright, 1884, Mcknight Indicate)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-06-09
Cardinal O'COnneLL
so Years O. Priest

BOSTON, June 9 (U.SO.-Wil.
liam Cardinal O'Connell, Arch
bishop of Boston, yesterday cele-
brated his golden jubilee as a
priest with a pontifical high mass
in Holy Cross Cathedral. Visibly
moved by the presence of hun
dreds of priests and scores Of
city, State and national digni-
taries, the prelate who is IA, fall
tered and wept during his adj
dress.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-06-09
CRU|CKSHANK
FALTERS

MERTON CRICKET CLUB,
ArdmOre. Pa, June 9 N.N.SD.
Bobby Cruickshank. overnight
leader in the National Open
golf tournament, today blew
badly in the third round to
take a II and finish with 81
hole total of 219 and a single
stroke lead over Witty Cox,
Brooklyn. The latter shot a
"a in the third round to cut
into CruickShank's advantage
by three strokes.
However, Gene Sarazen, for
mer champion, looked like a GER
tain leader at this point, Gene
needing only pars on the last
three holes to shoot a II for a
total of ZIG. He was three
strokes behind Cruickshank at
the start of the round.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-06-09
''OSsified Boy" Wins
School Promotion

WILKES-BARRE. Pa, June 8
U.N.SO-Benny Hendricks tn {
boy whose muscles are slowly os
styling into bone, has resumed his
studies and has made enough pro
gress to earn a promotion from
the first grade.
Benny, who is 9 years old, hob
bles the two blocks from his home
to the school every day, a difficult
task for him because his arms, legs
and neck have already become hard
as stone. ,GH~
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-06-09
Receivers Take OUer
THE Garden of Eden

RICHMOND, Va, June 9.-Re-
ceivers today were managing the
Garden of Eden from, an office
here. Ottoman Imperial Estates,
Inc, a company claimed to have
been formed to realize on the
holdings of the late Sultan Abdul
Hamid Han II, of Turkey, was
thrown into receiverShip after a
court action by John De Kay,
who alleged he had bought stock
in the enterprise worth $4,000, 900
but had received no dividends.
Among the asets said to belong
to the company are ancient
Babylon, oil lands in Mesopo-
tamia and the Garden of Eden.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-06-09
Coast Guard Ships
Speed to Freiqhter

SAN FRANCIS SEQ, June 9
G.N.SD.-Two Coast Guard cut
tiers were speeding to the aid of
the disabled S,800-ton freighter,
Golden Coast, 200 miles off the
Golden Gate. The freighter lost
her stern post, according to a
message received from Capt. E.
Svedstrup, who reported that the
ship was in no danger. She car
ries a crew Of AZ. Two tugs also
were dispatched to the freighter's
aid
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-06-09
Couple Near Death
! In Double Shooting

+ DELPHIA, June 9
T(I.N.SO. Patrolman William
Dxyer and the woman he shot
before turning the gun on him.
self drifted slowly toward death
today. Tommy Dwyer. "a, one
of the six children the patrolman
deserted seven years ago, supplied
the blood for a TRANSMISSION for
his father, while Albert Siderio,
"a, gave blood to his dying wife,
.IuIia, 20.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-06-09
Alleged Kidnaper
CaUght in London

CHICAGO, June 8 0N.SD.
Juliano Romano, wanted in con-
nection with the kidnapping here
of little Billy Ranieri in 1928, is
under arrest in London, England,
and can be extradited, police here
were informed today. Andrew
Cappalano is now serving prison
terms for the crime. Four men
have been murdered in connec.
ton with the case.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-06-09
French to Default
! Debt tOU. S. June Is

PARIS, June 9 Q.N.S0.-The
French government today def
nitely decided to default on its
foreign debt payment due the
United States on June Is. The
decision was taken at a meeting
of the cabinet and in the absence
of Foreign Minister Louis Barthou.
who is attending the disarmament
conference at Geneva. The French
reply will be dispatched to Wash
ington next Tuesday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-06-09
Ships Crash in Erie
HarbOr, None Hurt

ERIE, Pa, June 9, QN.S0
Swept together by wind and cur
rent, the package freighter P. T.
Crowley and the ore carrier Arc,
turuS crashed in the channel en-.
trance of Erie Harbor early today,
causing damages to both ships
estimated at $4,000. Damage to
the Crowley was placed at $25, 900.
No injuries were reported.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-06-09
Short Crop Sends
Wheat Futures I'm

CHICAGO, June 9 QN.SO
Anticipating the smallest wheat
crop in Al years, which the Gov
eminent reports will be consider
ably below domestic needs, wheat
futures advanced spectacularly
today on the Chicago Board of
Trade.
Prices scared from two to Az
cents with December wheat sell
ing at $1O5 a buShel. other
grains were less active.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-06-09
President RenGn1eS
Three to Tax Board

By International News Service
President Roosevelt today sent
to the Senate the denominations
of j. Russell Leach of Pennsyl
vania, Charles P. Smith of Massa'
chusettS and John M. Sternhagen
of Illinois for 12-year terms as
members of the Board of Tax
Appeals.
Mr.. Roosevelt also nominated
Bolon B. Turner of Arkansas, for
membership on the board.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-06-09
Husband Finds Wife
Overcome Blu Gas

Mrs. Saloma Thompson, Al.
early today was found unconscious
in the kitchen of her home, 900
block F. st. N. w., by her husband.
Samuel, with three gas burners Of
the stove turned on. police re-
ported. She is in Gallinger Hos
pital, where it is said her condi-
ton is not serious.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-06-09
Sales Tax Is Voted
By Kentucky House

FRANKFORT, KY, June "a
3 per cent sales tax bill passed
by the lower house of Kentucky's
legislature now goes to the SEN
ate. The measure passed the
house by 81 to Al. It required
a majority of 81 to pass and
Speaker w. E. Rogers, ST., cast
the deciding vote, and in doing so
took verbal shot at a Kentucky
mercantile association which has
lobbied against the bill.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-06-09
Drought to Reduce
Nations Milk Supply
Bv INTERNATIONAL News Service

BY International News Service
| Following an intensive survey
Of drought conditions in the ma
tons dairy regions, the National
Cooperative Milk Producers Fed
Grafton today warned that the
survey indicates lower milk pro.
duction in summer and fall over
most of the country. The fedora
ton said production already has
fallen off appreciably in many Of
the important dairy sections and
parched pastures may cause even
greater declines.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-06-09
NeU Trial Sought
In Poison SLauinQ

GREENWOOD, Miss, June 9.
Interest was revived here today in
the case of DR.. Sarah Ruth Dean,
who is now serving life sentence
for allegedly causing the death Of
DR.. John Preston Kennedy by CIV
ing him poison. Counsel for the
woman have asked for a new trial,
on the ground that DR.. Dean was
convicted on insufficient evidence.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-06-09
President and Wife
Leave on River Trip

The President. and Mrs. RooSe-
welt left this morning aboard the
Sequoia for an overnight cruise
down the Potomac River. Mrs.
Roosevelt will leave tomorrow
night for a brief visit in North
Carolina,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-06-09
BY DAVIS ]. WALSH

MERTON CRICKET CLUB,
Ardmore, Pa, June 9 G.N.SJ.
Ralph Guldahl, Los Angeles, shot
a par 70 this morning to finish
the third round of the National
Open Championship with some
thing of a flourish, while the rest
Of the field seemed baffled and
disconnected by high wind.
Guldahl'S great performance,
added to his Isl of the first two
CONTINUED on Page 2, Col. s.
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Precautionary Stamp
+. Goes on Sale JuLY z
nv International News Servi

ny International News Service
Three-cent stamps printed in
eommemoration Of WisconSin'S
tercentenary celebration will go
on sale July z at the Green Bay
post office, the Post Office De-
partment announced here today.
General sale throughout the
eountry will open July 9.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-06-09
Wire Bill Approval
Voted Blu Senate
By international News Service

The Senate today approved
the conference report on the
communications bill. The measure
now goes to the House. It sets up
a commission to regulate tele-
phone, telegraph, cables, and
radio. 1t abolishes the Radio
Commission.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-06-09
CuLpeper, Va, Plans
Celebration June 81

CULPEPER, Va, June 9.-On
Thursday, June 81. 1859. the town
OF Culpeper was laid out on land
donated by Robert Coleman. The
plan Of the town remains much
the same today. /
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In The Times Today

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WASHINGTON FORECAST
Cloudy, probably occasional showers tonight
and Sunday; somewhat warmer. Full Weather
Report on Page IL
MEAN TENDER
Evening star., 1934-08-11
PARK SERVICE PLAN
TO SPEND $50, 900
Invitation Bids Open Monday on
Construction of Heating
Plant.

The National Park Service today
made plans to spend a $50, 900 pub
lie works ALLEGATION to construct a
new steam line from the Central
Heating Plant to Government build
ings in the Mall in the vicinity
of Sixth street.
Invitations for bids are expected to
be opened Monday, and they will be
received some time before September
!. The job viii take about 40 days.
Later the National Park Service
viii invite bids for demolition of the
present obsolete Mall heating plant,
the cafeteria building and the car
penter and electrical shops Later
temporary building C win be torn
down as part of the program to i'm
prove the appearance Of the Mall and
secure an uninterrupted vista from
the Capitol to the Washington Monu-
ment. The Government expects to
be paid for the privilege Of tearing
down the old buildings, inasmuch as
the contractor will have salvaged ma
terial for his efforts. When the build
ings are removed. this will permit
the National Capital Parks to con-
struct additional roads in the Mall.
Evening star., 1934-08-11
BEEBE ATTEMPTS
new OCEAN PLUNGE
Scientist Hopes to Reach Depth
Of Half Mile in Bathysphere
Off Bermuda.

An attempt to reach the greatest
ocean depth ever attained by living
man began today when DR.. William
Beebe and Otis Barton left ST.
Georges Bay, Bermuda, for a point
miles of shore in an effort to de-
scen6 half mile below the surface
in their "bathysphere.
According to a cablegram to the
headquarters of the National Geo.
graphic Society, the party left the
bay at 7:30 am. expecting to begin
the descent at 10 o'clock. They ex-
pected to complete the descent, return
to their ship and cable the society
the results Of their attempt by pm.
they said.
DR.. Beebe reported a CLASSY" sea
and ideal conditions for the descent.
Beebe and Barton will attempt to
exceed the deep-sea record of 1900
feet which they established in 1882,
IN the same bathysphere and almost
In the same area.
In their thick steel ball they carry
oxygen, cameras, searchlights, tele-
phones for maintaining communica-
ton with the boat from which they
are lowered, and chemical cleans
ing apparatus.
Evening star., 1934-08-11
NEW DEAL IS ISSUE
IN OHIO TUESDAY.
White, Donahey and West
Democratic Aspirants for
Senate Nomination.
NJ the Associated Press.

~ the Associated preEa.
COLUMBUS, Ohio. August IL
with President Foosevelts policies a.
the dominant issue. Ohio Ia winding
up It's intense and bitter United States
senatorial primary campaigns for
Tuesdays election.
A record vote Of about 1880 900 is
anticipated
The bitterest fRht 10 between Gov.
George White and Representative
Charles West Of the seventeenth dis
trict, contestants with former Gov. A.
v. vic" Donahey for the Democratic
nomination The issue between them
has been which Is most In sympathy
with and better qualified 70 cham
pion the new deal"
Senator Fess. seeking denomination
as the Republican senatorial candi-
date. has four opponents-Attorney
John NJ. Vorys OF Columbus, Judge
Waiter B. Wanamaker of Akron. At
torney Edward Lamb Of Toledo and
General" Jacob 8. Coxey Of "Coxey's
Army fame OF Massillon. The few
campaign speeches FeSs has made
have been o caStigation OF the new
deal"
Seven Republican and four Demo-
cratic candidates are seeking the gu
bernatorial nominations. The propo-
sition of State financial aid for
parochial schools brought the Ku
Klux KIan issue into the Democratic
contest.
Evening star., 1934-08-11
DIVORCE is SEEN DUE
IN 'KIDNAP' MARRIAGE
Dance Directors Lawyer Says
Wife VIII sue-"News"
to Husband.
BY the Associated Press.


HOLLYWOOD, Calf, August H.
Divorce, separation or just q spat, the
topsy-turvy romance Of r. G. "Dapper
Danny" Dowling and Marjorie Craw-
ford had the movie colony guessing
today.
There were as many answers as per.
sons to be questioned about the sepa-
ration Of the dance director and the
film actress, whose marriage grew out
Of O kidnapping" romance.
Dowling's lawyer, ]. Thomas Rus
sell, said Mrs. Downing will sue for
divorce"
Premature" countered Forrest T.
Littlefeld. attorney for the actress.
"It's news to me-" said the dance
director. shes gone away-on vaca-
tion.''
Friends said Marjorie has gone to
New Mexico and viii bring suit there"
Immediately before their wedding
less than two months ago, "Dapper
Danny" was charged with kidnapping
Miss Crawford In an effort 10 force
her to marry him. They were married
before her charges were brought to
trial.
Evening star., 1934-08-11
NORRIS MAY CRACK WHIP.
Threatens 10 Stump Nebraska Against
simmons.

LINCOLN. Nebr., August IL R.-
Senatorial candidates In Nebraska g
bitterly contested primary campaigns
entered the stretch today under a
threat that Senator George w. Norris
might crack a whip in the November
run-off
The possibility that Robert O. Sim
mons, forJner Scots Bluff Represent
ative, might win three-cornered race
for the Republican senatorial nomina-
tion Tuesday, led George w. Kline.
State Progressive League chairman, to
announce Norris was prepared to
speak against him in every one of 20
talks the insurgent Republican Sena-
tor is slated TO give next Fall,
Meanwhile, friends of Representa-
tive Edward r. Burke, who is sup
ported by Arthur r. Mullen, former
national committeeman, said the
Presidents use of Burke's definition
OF the new deal at Green Bay, wis,
indicated where the President stood In
regard TO the Democratic race.
Supporters of Gov. Charles w.
Bryan, opposing Burke. claimed they
possessed White House statements no
part would be taken in the primary by
the national administration.
Opposing Simmons are Robert
Smith Of Omaha. long q political ally
of the late Senator r. B. Howell;
Kenneth s. wherry of Pawnee City.
a former State Senator, and two
others.
Nominations viii be made at Tues
days primaries for Nebraska's i've
congressional seats. State ofices,
county ofiices and three of the seven
Supreme Court judgeships.
Evening star., 1934-08-11
FARM BUREAU HITS
METHOD OF RELIEF
Condemn What Appears to Be
a Fast Developing Dole
System" in U. s.
By the Associated Press.

CHICAGO, August 11.-Direc-
tors Of the American Farm Bureau
Federation yesterday urged curtail-
ment of the present system of un-
employment relief In the United
States and condemned what appears
to be a fast developing dole system. I"
Closing Its annual quarterly ses-
sion, the board also adopted a reso-
luton urging that the Tennessee
Valley Authority avoid duplication
OF existing agricultural services and
farm organizations, and that the
major portion of the power produced
at muscle shoals be used to pro-
duce cheap fertilizer.
Charging that a dole system is be-
ing encouraged by Communistic and
Socialistic influences, the board de-
clared:
This system now operating a
temporary unemployment relief Is
last becoming a permanent system
and unless Immediately curtailed will
destroy American ideals and the
self respect of millions of our citi-
Advocating development of the
Tennessee River for transportation.
the resolution urged construction of
a series of high dams, from which
power could be developed, between
Knoxville and Paducah, KY, rather
than low dams Of no power posi-
bilit.es.
Evening star., 1934-08-11
D. c. YOUTH JOINS
IN HUNT FOR BYRD
Epaminondas Demas Accom-
panies Rescue Party to Iso-
lated Camp.

A Washington youth, EpaminondaS
J. (Pete) Demas, IS. aviation me-
chanic for Rear Admiral Richard e.
Byrd's Antarctic Expedition, is a
member Of a party now making its
third attempt to reach Byrd, who is
isolated l29 miles south Of the base
camp at Little America.
Demas first met Byrd in Washing
ton several years ago. and now is
with him on his fourth adventure.
He had served as mess boy ON the
North Pole expedition. as ground
mechanic prior to Byrd's trsns-At-
lantic fight and the first Antarctic
expedition.
DemaS resides at 1906 Irving street
northeast. He is a graduate of Nc
kinley High School. and in between
expeditions has studied at New York
University. He has also studied at
the Massachusetts, Institute of Tech
nology. During the present expedi-
tion he has taken part in the weekly
broadcaSts from Little America.
Evening star., 1934-08-11
CHINESE RAILROAD
/. IN GRIP OF Terror
Murders, Wrecks and Raids
Blamed by Soviet Press
to Japanese Plot.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
MOSCOW. August 1l.--A reign OF
terror on the Eastern line Of the
Chinese Eastern Railway. attributed
by the Soviet press 10 japanese and
Manchurian efforts TO force Soviet
Russia TO sell the railroad line
cheaply, was described today IN q
report by Russian Manager Rudi OF
the railway. It was published IN q
dispatch from Khahorovsk.
Rudi's report. made to the Joint
Manchukuo-Soviet Board Of Diree-
tion, stated that conditions had
grown alarmingly worse between
June II and August 9, enumerating:
Twelve train wrecks. ~ bandit raids.
"A railway employees wounded, IL
robberies, 28 cases Of damage TO the
roadbed and rolling stock, 2 fires,
0 cases Of sabotage TO telegraph
and telephone lines.
He said the worst train wreck oc-
CURED July 2e, when many members
Of the train crew were victims. The
report listed, for the period between
Jauuhty anu Aukust o.
Many Wrecks Listed.
Sixteen trains wrecked by planned
damage to the tracks.
Ninety-one armed raids on railway
stations and barracks.
One hundred and sixteen railway
employees arrested or captured.
Nine bridges damaged.
Forty-six murders. including nine
of railway agents.
One hundred and two persons In.
iured, including 80 railway agents.
Forty-two robberies Of railway em-
ployes.
twenty-five arsons Of railway prop
erty.
Twenty-one locomotives and 2o7
coaches damaged.
Physical losses. 500. 900 gold rubles
(tl50, ,000) and other damages several
hundred thousand rubles more.
Rudi said that, In spite of the use
of the armored trains and railway
guards at Its disposal, the railway
board was unable TO check the BAN
ditry and outlawry and that. despite
appeals to the military authorities, IL
had received no assistance In its ef-
fort TO protect life and property.
Evening star., 1934-08-11
U. S. TELLS W0DEH0USE
He OWES $3.50, ,703 TAXES
Wife Of English Author Also Is
Named in Lien Filed In
New York.
By the Associated Press.

By The ASsociated Press.
NEW YORK, August 1.-THE
United States Government. in q COM
munication that didn't seem to have
the least bit of humor about it, yes
terday informed barTisters for the
English author, p. q. Wodehouse, that
in their opinion he owes the Federal
Treasury $3.50, ,703.
A tax lien for that amount was
fled in Federal District Court. His
wife, Ethel, also an author, was named
on the lien, too.
It was alleged by the Government
that the $3.50, ,T03 represented unpaid
incorae taxes for the years 1925 to
1891, inclusive, amounting to Si23,-
s26. and penalties Of $126,s77.
Evening star., 1934-08-11
CODE ENTHUSIASM
DECLARED ON WANE
Baltimore Manufacturers Losing
Interest, Says Official Of Com.
merce Association.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
BALTIMORE. August 1l.-A wan
ing in the general popularity of code
control in aiming to provide fair
competition among local manufac-
turers was claimed yesterday by H.
Findlay French, director of the In
dustrial Bureau of the Baltimore As
sociation OF Commerce.
French said in his monthly report
that the code program was receiving
less enthusiastic support than a year
ago. He added that a wide differ
ence of opinion as TO the advantages
and disadvantages of codes" still
exists among business men.
In his discussion Of codes, French
referred to the controversy between
N. r. A authorities at Washington
and L. Greif g. Bros, local clothing
manufacturers. over code require
ments and the right to use the Blue
Eagle labels. He said local Federal
court injunction obtained by the COM
pany to prevent the taking away of
its N r. A. insignia raised issues of
''the highest importance to widely
different types of manufacturers"
Evening star., 1934-08-11
Author Sues Caretakers,

SPRINGFIELD. III. OP.-when is
q mans home not his castle2
When he leaves it in charge Of q
couple of caretakers. contended Sewen
Peaslee Wright. Springfield author,
who brought charges Of malicious mis-
chief against Cleo and Irissa Hale,
coloaed.
He charged that for two weeks.
while he was away. they slept in his
bed. wore his and Mrs, Wright's cloth
ing and gave parties for all their
friends.
Evening star., 1934-08-11
cenfress street N. p.

The Harrison Bible CIass win meet
tomorrow at ss4s an In the audi
torfum Of the church. Ben johnson
win have charge Of the lesson. Col.
u w. Brown. first vice president. win
give q short talk. The lesson subject
ta Social Justice az o Universal
Duty" Or. Elmer /. Kayser. teacher
Of the class. viii be the speaker. Pres
ident w. II. Harrison win preside.
In the absence Of the pastor. Or.
Hiri A. Kester. who IL out Of the city
on his vacation. DR.. Elmer Louis Kay
ser. dean Of George Washington Uni
versity. viii preach ct IL am. There
viii be no evening service.