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Evening star., 1934-11-18
Canal Report Awaited.

The Board Of Trade subcommittee
studying the proposal to build a canal
between the Patuxent and Potomac
Rivers expects to report within a week
or 10 days, John A. Remon, chairman
Of the Rivers and Harbors Committee,
announced.
The subgroup, headed by Henry A.
Willard. I'd. met last week and dis
cussed the project. The members in
tend to talk over the feasibility Of
the idea with Army engineers before
closing their investigation.
The proposed waterway would run
from Benedict, on the Patuxent. to
Washington. Judge Daniel Thew
Wright, sponsor of the plan, argues
1t would bring the Capital 60 miles
nearer by water to Maryland's Eastern
Shore, source Of some of the finest
sea and garden products in the East.
Evening star., 1934-11-18
Buying Caution Urged.

This Is the season for solicitors and
1t behooves the housewife to be care
ful to what she commits herself. Mrs,
Sallie P. Muchmore. assistant director
Of the Washington Better Business
Bureau. declared in a radio address
last week.
Magazine statesmen addicted to tie
door-to-door method of selling are par
ticularly numerous at this time of
year, she said, pointing out that many
a woman is persuaded to purchase
something without knowing what It is
by an engaging young mans smile.
Read the contracts offered and do
not be fooled into thinking it is a
bargain, she warned. She made it
plain, however, she did not intend to
imply that the majority of magazine
statesmen use questionable methods.
Charity solicitors also merit q ques-
tioning eye to make sure they are
bona fide, she declared.
Evening star., 1934-11-18
Vigilance Committees
Handicapped by Name.

A STUDY of the action by the
~ various citizens associations.
on the request Of the Fedora
tion of Citizens Associations for
the appointment Of vigilance COM
mittees to promote law enforce
ment in the District, indicates tho
name of the committee Is q Sc
rious handicap. Members, private
ly and In meeting, conjure up
visions Of the sensational vigilance
committees of the frontier days
and will have nothing to do with
the idea. Many are afraid activity
with such a committee would make
them liable to be visited by all
sorts of calamities.
No amount of explanation by
federation delegates seems to sat-
isfy some of these citizens that
these committees are simply
formed to cooperate with the
constituted authorities. While q
number of the associations have
indorsed the federation plan, still
there seems to be an increasing
number Of dissenters. The Wig
lance Committee was the princi-
pal recommendation contained in
q most excellent report written
by the energetic chairman Of the
Committee on Law and Legisla-
tion, George e. Sullivan. There
Is Q feeling that but for the un-
happy choice Of 8 name, the plan
would have met with much more
general approval.
Park View Association 4 re-
Evening star., 1934-11-18
New Stars in House Party"

With new stars before the mike"
and new entertainment flavor
Throughout, the House Party" Will go
into its Winter season tomorrow.
About the only things that will re-
main unchanged are the time and
place, the broadcast continuing at
$50 to 10 pm, Eastern standard
time, over the N. B. C. network.
Evening star., 1934-11-18
TO ENLNEN
GROUPS MEETINGS.
New President Plans Spell
ina Bees and Debates Along
With Civic Work.

The Stanton Park Citizens Asso-
ciation, under the regime of its new
president, James P. Farmer, Is in
for new deal"
Having as his chief aim of duty
the betterment of Washington as
National Capital, along all lines, Mr..
Farmer also believes In making cfti-
zens' association meetings something
more than dry, matter-of-fact gather
ings.
Counting on your regular at
tendance" he says in letter di-
rected to each member, your officers
will bend every effort to make these
meetings worthy of your considera-
ton. They hope to surprise you
with entertainments, interesting and
instructive speakers, debates, SPELL
ing bees, and further earnestly So
licit your suggestions looking toward
that end"
First Entertainment Set.
The first OF these entertainments
he said, would be held ut the regular
December meeting in the Peabody
School, Fifth and G streets north
east. Speaking for the new officers,
he strongly urged the necessity of
foregoing the pleasure Of moving pic
lures, radios, etc, for the one night
out Of each month taken UP by the
associations meeting. He called at
tention to the groups slogan, "A
Community Worth Living in Is Worth
Working For"
A lawyer by trade, Mr.. Farmer
Is o farmer at heart. "One Of my
chief hobbies" he said. SIS raising
things, and I've had farms both in
Virginia and North Carolina. where
I was born"
Came Here When 16.
"I came to Washington when only
16," Mr.. Farmer said, land have
lived here "a years. It's a great city
and I'm doing my best to help make
1t So"
Mr.. Farmer attended the old Ar
thur School, then located between
B and @ streets and First street and
New Jersey avenue. Later he took
an academic course at George Wash
ington University and graduated from
the National University Law School.
For the past several years Mr..
Farmer has been vice president of
the Stanton Park Association. At
present he also is secretary Of the
Northeast Business Mems Association.
He lives at 402 Eighth street north
east.
Evening star., 1934-11-18
APPROVES CRIME REPORT
Randle Highlands President
Names Committee Chairmens

The Executive Committee Of the
Randle Highlands Citizens Associa-
ton last week approved the action
of the Federation of Citizens Associa-
tions in adopting the crime report
submitted by George E. Sullivan. It
was decided, however, not to appoint
Vigilance Committee in Randle
Highlands at this time, although such
a confidential committee will be ap-
pointed in the future should condi-
tionS warrant.
President Adelbert w. Lee also ap-
pointed the following committee
chairmen: Public Reservations, G. A.
Barker; Reception, A. H. Leapley, and
Auditing, Armine Roth. Reappoint-
ments are: Membership. A. H. RAN
dali; Schools, A. H. Bacas; Lights,
Paul z. Schmid; Laws and Legisla-
ton, II. A. Elmore; Public Utilities, r.
G. Spieth: Public Health, George r.
Curtis; Police and Fire, J. r. sored:
Rules, II. r. MarH.
Evening star., 1934-11-18
1857 GRANT APPEARS
Old Warrant Once Entitled Hold
er to 100 Acres.

SALT LAKE CITY (P.-A military
land warrant issued in 1857 to George
T. and Lenora Gould, minor children
of deceased Maine militiaman, turned
up recently at the Federal land office
here. With 1t the original holders
could have claimed any 160 acres of
the public domain. At present 1t Is
worth about 5000 as payment on a
commuted homestead. desert home
stead or timber claim.
Evening star., 1934-11-18
Relief Station to Be Moved.

Success was reported at a recent
meeting Of the Northeast Citizens As
sociation in the groups effort to OBJ
tain the removal of the emergency
relief divisions office on Ninth street
northeast. Joseph Notes, the secre-
tary, read letter from Elwood Street,
director of public welfare, stating this
office will be removed as requested.
Evening star., 1934-11-18
Waring Rehearses Extensively.

Approximately 30 working hours are
FUSED up" by Fred Waring directing
his Pennsylvanians, to complete and
provide each Of the half-hour weekly
broadcasts. Very few Of the count
less Waring fans realize this ratio
when they hear the Pennsylyanians
each Thursday night.
Evening star., 1934-11-18
GAIN OF SS,0OO,0QO
.NMONEYBROUGHT
HERE IS PREDICTED
Potomac to Patuxent Canal
Report Expected Within
Next 10 Days.

Inc increase IN Wa1nl18tO tOnS > n
come from the travel industry In the
calendar year 1884 as compared with
1888 will run close to $4,000, 600, ac-
cording to estimates by Curtis Hodges,
executive director Of the Greater Ma
tional Capital Committee.
This figure, necessarily inexaet, is
based ON reports from various sources
conservatively evaluated, Mr.. Hodges
declared.
Statistics from the Smithsonian In
stitution, the central visiting point for
tourists, indicate the number of tour
lists in Washington during 1884 will
exceed last years total by something
like 800, 900. Mr.. Hodges estimates
the average tourist spends at least $40
during his visit. If this estimate is
correct, the increase in money spent
this year would be about 100000
stated the official.
Convention Visitors Additional
He pointed out that to this figure
must be added the busy convention
visitors who have no time for sight
seeing. The attendance at national
conventions here shows a considerable
increase this year. According to the
committees records, there will have
been 1875 conventions in Washington
when the year closes, IA more than
the number IN 1888. Attendance this
year also Is said to have been un-
usually large The American Bank
ers' Association, for example. had a
record attendance Of 4.300. Another
large meeting was that of the Amer
lean Nurses Association with an at
tendance of about 5000. The National
Recreation Association, which falls IN
the smaller organization group.
brought 800 persons here, an increase
of IS per cent over any other year.
From these facts, Mr.. Hodges fig
ures that the increase IN income from
sightseeing tourists and national con-
vention visitors combined will total
from 5000, 900 to $4,000, 900.
Federal Activities Omitted.
This estimate does not include the
increase due to the greater volume Of
Government business. Hodges said
that a recent publication of the Com
merce Department shows more than
90 code authorities, among them sew
eral of the most important IN the
country, have established headquarters
here, bringing in thousands Of visitors
on business.
Mr.. Hodges said that, when the in
come from this source Is added to
what is spent by sightseeing and con-
vention visitors, the total increase
can be modestly placed in the neigh
borhood Of the $4,000, 900 mark.
The average total expenditures by
Washington visitors usually Is esti-
mated at about S4o,ooo,O 900. he de-
clared.
OF this sum. between $4,000, 900 and
$4,000 will be spent between now
and the end of the year. Mr.. Hodges
| asserted.
He said that If the percentage of
increase keeps up, the sightseeing
| tourists here in December and jan
uary viii number about 20o, 600. In
addition, there are about IS conven-
tions scheduled for the two months.
among them that Of the American
Road Builders which Is expected to
bring between 5000 and 10, 600 persons
TO Washington, Mr.. Hodges asserted.
Evening star., 1934-11-18
AL WAYS DISPLAY FLAG
Logan-Thomas Circle Meeting,
Opened With Singing.

The Logan-Thomas Circle Citizens
Association open their meetings every
month at the Westminster Church at
Eleventh street and Massachusetts,
avenue by singing THE Star Spangled
Banner" or my Country, It's OF
Thee"
The American Flag, too, has its
place, for it is prominently displayed
adjacent to the speakers desk. Mrs.
Ella Thompson, president Of the body
for the last nine years, believes every
citizens association should find q
place for the flag at its meeting.
Evening star., 1934-11-18
Repeal Program Planned.

A special program commemorating
the first anniversary of the repeal of
the eighteenth amendment will be
broadcast by N. B. c. December 5.
Secretary of Treasury Morgenthau
will take prominent part in this
broadcast,
Evening star., 1934-11-18
HAVE OWN PROGRAM
Lois Miller and Milton Lomask
Take Over Two Days.

Lois Miller and Milton Lomask, who
supply the musical background for
Josephine Gibson's hostess counsel
talks. have their own programs now.
The sponsor has increased Miss Glib
sons days on the air from three to
five q week so the popular organist
and Holinist can have two broadcasts
week practically to themselves.
Evening star., 1934-11-18
Modified Plans for
Municipal Group of Buildings.

ENERAL approval among the
" civic organizations has
greeted the proposal Of the
District Commissioners properly,
adequately and economically to
house the government Of the Dis
trict. From every quarter there
appears to be belief among the
people whose tax money will
finance the project that the elab-
crate plans for the magnificent
Municipal Center are beyond the
modest means of the District.
Several associations have adopt
ed resolutions favoring the sale to
the United States of two Of the
squares acquired for the center.
One Of the alternative plans to
dispose Of the entire four squares
and build the District group in
Judiciary Square Is objected to by
the Cathedral Heights Cleveland
Park Citizens Association. This
association urges that q complete
restudy Of the problem be made to
determine definitely the present
and future needs for space in the
proposed buildings.
The proposal to erect the build
ings on Judiciary Square, with the
main building supplanting the
huge architectural eyesore known
as the Pension Building, would be
regarded by many as great i'm
provement. This old brick, barn
like structure has been described
by some writer's as a cross between
q car barn and penitentiary. Its
redeeming feature was its great
central hall for the holding Of in
augural balls and other public
functions, but such use has long
been banned by Congress. The
chief and only fault with this
massive pile Of bricks, according to
Gen. Phil Sheridan, is that It is
fireproof.
The big problem involved in get
ting these buildings, which are so
badly needed, under way is one Of
financing. Disposal Of q part or
all Of the acquired site and the
sale Of the old District Building
are looked upon as the simplest so
luton. Those who have been
studying the matter carefully feel
the upkeep and operation of a
group built from the original elab-
crate plans would cost far more
than the District can afford. even
though the money was available to
proceed as planned.
Evening star., 1934-11-18
Owen Davis Speeds PLAY,

Owen Davis, Pulitzer Prize winner
now writing the script for 1.-THE Glib
son Family" radios first original mu-
sical comedy, can turn out an entire
play In the time it takes him to
write the script for three Of the one
hour broadcasts,
Evening star., 1934-11-18
Coincidence Extended.

At the last meeting of the Burleith
Citizens Association members voted to
draft q memorial and send it to Col.
Louis c. Lucas, whose wife died re-
Gently. Col. Lucas has been member
! Of the association for many years.
Evening star., 1934-11-18
Commissioners Continue to Urge
EauitabIe Federal Share.
WITH the solid backing OF the
wv. civic organizations the

wv, civic organizations the
Commissioners have con-
tinued TO urge with persistence and
yigor that the national Govern
ment increase substantially its
share of the District budget. Rep
resentatives Of the Washington
Board Of Trade have conferred
with the Director Of the Budget
Bureau and put up strong logical
argument why District taxes
should not be increased and why.
In equity, the Federal Government
should bear an increased part OF
the burden of upbuilding, operat-
ing and maintaining the Nations
Capital City. Other organizations
are expected to seek similar OPP
portunity to support the efforts OF
the Commissioners. The Citizens
Joint Committee on Fiscal Rela-
tions Between the United States
and the District Of Columbia also
viii get into action. thus presenting
a united front Of the business, labor
and civic groups Of the District
to obtain a nearer approach to
financial equity than the District
has had for the past several years.
Leaders are very hopeful the
Budget Bureau will favor a de-
parture from the recent illogical
attitude toward the District budget
and that If we do not get the 6o-40
Of the substantive law there will, at
least. be an increase eS the lump
sum.
Evening star., 1934-11-18
Wednesday November 81.

VcuucS0dy NOtcmUcf Sls
Chevy Chase Citizens Association,
8 pm, e. v. Brown School. Program
Discussion Of local traffic hazards;
report Of traffic safety meeting held
Wednesday night; address from
George e. Keneipp, formerly chair
man of the Traffic Committee of the
Chamber Of Commerce; action on a
resolution on the crime situation.
Dahlgren Terrace Citizens Associa-
ton. pm, Crosby 8. Noyes School.
Program-"Evening Star Night; ac-
ton on proposed crime regulations;
discussion and action on the follow
ing: Consolidation of the Park and
Metropolitan Police Departments to
reduce overhead and secure greater
cooperation, proposed reduction of
parking regulations in certain areas,
consolidation of Police Department
with Traffic Department to avoid
duplication Of duties, taxation, pro-
posed bridge across the Baltimore &
Ohio Railroad tracks, and report from
delegates to the Joint Conference Of
Northeast Citizens Associations.
RandIe Highlands Citizens Associ-
alton, pm, Junior Mechanics Hall,
2407 Minnesota avenue southeast.
Program-"Rally Night; address by
James G. Yaden, president Of the
Federation of Citizens Associations; !;
address by w. j. Harman, president
of the East Washington Heights Citi-
zens' Association; address by Irving
Yockelson, president Of the Anacostia
Lions Club; assignment Of commit
tee chairmen; surprise program from
the Parent Teacher Association; re-
view of associations work during the
past three years by the president,
Adelbert w. Lee; surprise program
from special committee under r. II.
Randall; plans for presidents night
program in December; report from
Mr.. Lee and A. H. Leapley on a hear
ing before Traffic Director Van Duzer
on proposed restriction Of parking on
Nichols avenue southeast; report on
Executive Committee meeting held
last week.
Southwest Citizens Association, 9
pm, No. 4 police precinct, 492 Z
street southwest; address from Col
Daniel I. Sultan, District Engineer
Commissioner, on proposed water
front development; report from Pub
lie Health Committee; report and dis
cussion of proposal to form council
on recreational facilities in Southwest.
Friday, November %.
Anacostia Citizens Association, 3
pm, Anacostia Methodist Church
Hall. Program-Discussion Of pro-
posed parking restrictions on Nichols
avenue southeast; action on the ques-
ton Of retaining the present Board OF
Trustees Of the Public Library; action
On fninfnn thu infrt cnnferencA 0f
Evening star., 1934-11-18
Civic Calendar
Federation's Crime Report
Draws Attention of
Many Groups.
Monday, November 10.

Interfederation Conference. 8 pm.
Room F, United States Chamber of
Commerce. Program-Report from
Jesse c. Suter on proposed plans for
connecting roads between Maryland
and Virginia through the District;
report from Washington I. Cleveland
on proposed rerouting of busses and
street cars; report from Arthur Orr
and discussion Of plans for holding
civic exposition and also an inter-
federation banquet; report on pro-
posed replacement Of Chain Bridge
project.
Lincoln Park Citizens Association,
8 pm, Bryan School. Program
Action on George e. Sullivan's crime
report at the last meeting of the Fed
Grafton Of Citizens Associations; re-
port from Charles G. GiIhkin on
traffic safety meeting held wednes-
day night; presentation of loving cup
from the president, John P. Kern,
won In the recent Halloween parade:
discussion Of the recent $4,000 study
item for the armory-stadium project
and progress made on projected sew
age disposal plant in Southeast.
West End Citizens Association, 8
pm, No. precinct station, 20l4 K
street. Program-Action on Almon
C. BARRIERS proposal to make Presi-
dent Roosevelt and all future Presi-
dents honorary members; Police Com
mittee report and action to secure
additional police protection: report
from two committees studying pro-
posed rerouting plans.
Tuesday, November 20.
Citizens Forum Of Columbia
Heights, 8 pm. Powell Junior High
School. Program-Annual election;
address by a representative from the
Community Chest.
Petworth Citizens Association, 8
pm, Petworth School. Program
Address from James De Force Of the
Community Chest: report on George
8. Sulivan's crime report at the fed
Grafton and action to take remedial
steps; report from Police Committee
on proposal to remove automobile
tags as a means of law enforcement;
report from Public Welfare Commit
tee on methods Of handling relief:
report from Transportation Commit
tee on proposed regulations for park
ing spaces; report from J. L. Carr,
chairman Of Law and Legislative
Committee, ON Z. Barrett Prettyman's
'nine-point legislative program"
Joint conference of Southeast Citi-
Zens' Associations, 8 pm, Buchanan
School. Program-Discussion of pro-
posed Pennsylvania avenue southeast
bridge replacement project; action
urging authorities to let the item re-
main in the District budget providing
for the proposed two-wing addition
to Anacostia Junior High School; dis
cussion of crime problems and action
to take remedial steps; action on the
proposed armory-stadium project;
discussion Of the Southeast sewage
disposal plant; report on traflc safety
meeting held at Eastern High School
Wednesday night.
Evening star., 1934-11-18
BY JESSE C. SUTER.
Asst WEEK was an exceed
ingly busy one for organized

lnSly DuSy one ioH OrBdulZcu
civic Washington, with l9
IL neighborhood associations
meeting, a mass meeting in
the interest of safety and numer-
Gus committees holding important
meetings. The Community Chest
campaign made fine start and the
first contract was signed under the
allotment for the sewage-dispoSal
plant.
Several associations held their
annual meetings and are being re-
organized on the Winter basis. Re-
election of presidents seems TO be
In order. following the lead OF the
Federation of Citizens Associations
In continuing President James G..
Yaden in ofiice for q fifth term,
which win break the record set by
DIR. Havenner. Buriefth elected
John 8. Gorrei1 for the sixth con-
secufive term, Benning elected
Prank James for q sixth term,
Congress Heights continued DR..
Z. Z. Richardson as president for
his eighteenth term ana Flney
Branch association reelected Capt.
Il. L. Shorey.
These trained veterans in civic
work get into Official harness and
render such valuable and persistent
service for their neignborhoods
that they are continued in ofnce
Indefinitely as long as they are
willing to carry the burden. All
these presidents are loaded by their
neiqhbors with all sorts Of civic jobs
and they all admit they represent
most exacting constituencies which
expect as much from them as II
they were salaried public officials
holding ONCE through the suffrage
Of their neighbors.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-05-21

Fairbanks Company and subsidiaries in
the quarter ended March 81 had a net
loss of St2.4i7 after taxes. interest. de-
probation and other charges against
SSS.355 in the corresponding quarter
wear ago.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-05-21
SILVER SHARES
SHOW ADVANCE;
OTHERS uneven
Sales Volume Smallest in
Several Years: Net
Issues Steady.
BY ELMER c. Waller
United Press Financial Editor

NEW YORK, May 2l-Silver is
sues strengthened in morning deal
ings on the Stock Exchange today,
while the remainder of the list
moved irregularly in q narrow range
with volume the smallest in several
years.
Anticipating silver bill today,
traders bid for silver issues. United
States Smelling firmed to 119, up
=; American Smelling AZ, up q.
and Howe Sound 52l,. up Is.
American Telephone Armed
around noon, reaching 1861, up a
point Other leading issues gen.
orally were slightly higher A few
issues made relatively vide dips,
notably Pennick e. Ford. which lost
points to 54iz in dull turnover.
American Commercial Alcohol was
a weak spot in an otherwise steady
liquor group. It touched SO, off Is
points
Commodities we're about steady.
Wheat and corn We're practically IN
changed Silver was off 5 points
to up Z. Rubber gained 7 TO 10
points. silk declined Cotton eased
about 80 cenas a bale.