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The Washington times., 1934-01-27
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PLOT DENIED

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 27 O.N.S.)
Joseph Hergesheimer, author of
many fantastic tales, was himself
the subject of a choice story to-
day.
Letters, demanding money on
penalty Of abducting; guards
armed with Shotguns, detectives
Sinking about, mysterious whis-
perings-these were but some of
the elements of the narrative in
which the writer figured. But
Hergesheimer said:
"Why, 1 haven't any money.
1t wouldn't do any gang a bit of
good to kidnap me for ransom"
Preparing to embark on a trip
to Bermuda, the noted author pro-
fessed complete ignorance of the
rumor that he had received two
weeks ago a letter threatening
abduction if money is not paid.
Added to Hergesheimer'S denial
were the emphatic words of his
attorney, John M. Hemphill, who
said:
"There'S not a word Of truth
in this report. Neither MIR.
Hergesheimer nor myself know
anything at all about kidnapping
threats, except what we read in
the newspapers"
The Washington times., 1934-01-27
BONUS MARCH.
THREATENED

Threats of an impending bonus
march on Washington were made
today before the Senate Appro-
priations subcommittee on the in
dependent offices supply bill.
This was revealed in a state
ment by Emanuel Levin. national
chairman of the Workers Ex-
Servicemen's League, who said
his organization will bend every
effort toward support of the
program of the Veterans Ma
tional Rank and File Committee,
which proposes a convention in
Washington before Congress ad-
journS.
Levin urged upon the commit
tee the repeal of the entire econ
omy program, the enactment of
unemployment relief legislation
and payment in full of soldiers
bonuses.
The Washington times., 1934-01-27
BY WILLIAM p. HUBERT

Fox hunting is the very soul of
country life in northern Virginia.
Particularly is this true of the
three great hunting counties of
Loudoun, Fauquier and Kappa
hammock. ...
In these three counties, and to
a somewhat lesser extent in
Clarke, Albemarle and Prince Will
liam counties, millions Of dollars
have been invested in estates by
families, members of which are
devotees of the chase and prefer
the even tenor of country life to
the tempestuous tempo Of metro
politan areas.
AS all know who participate in
fox-hunting activities, the sport,
as Peter Beckford, Esq. wrote,
may be beneficial to many and
can be prejudicial to none."
Participation in the joys Of the
chase keeps men, women and
youngsters out in the open air;
makes them lively and vigorous Of
mind and body; strengthens them
for the checks" of life; widens
The Washington times., 1934-01-27
MAIL CONTRACT.
PROBEPUSHED
By International News Service


With instructions from Presi-
dent Roosevelt to press the air
and ocean mail contract probe
to the limit. two branches of the
Federal Government today were
engaged in drafting reports for
the White House.
A study of these reports may
lead the President to direct wide
spread cancellation of fraudulent
contracts.
Mr.. Roosevelt has been advised
he has authority to cancel them,
and is prepared to take this
action if the Investigations dis"
close they were fraudulent.
One report will come from the
Postoffice Department, which is
going over the records to deter
mine whether any of the existing
contracts should be abrogated.
The other will be the report Of
the Senate investigating commit
tee, including charges that air
and ocean mail contracts records
were burned in the Postoffice
Department furnace upon orders
from former Postmaster General
Brown.
The Washington times., 1934-01-27
DiIIinger "Link"
Doubted by Cullen

Thomas F. Cullen, former De-
pGrtment of Justice agent,
points out in the toIlo1Ding story
that he is convinced the family
of Edward G. Bremen has as
yet receiVed no communications
from the kidnGperS OF the miss
ing banker.
BY THOMAS F. CULLEN
ST. PAUL, Mimi. Jan. q
U.N.S0.-On the tenth day Of
the amazing absence of Edward
G. Bremen, kidnapped banker, I
am convinced that, contrary to
reports, John Dillinger, cap
tured desperate, is not a suspect
in the case, but has been ques-
toned only as a matter of rou-
tine.
u. s. Agents at Sea
From all the facts that can
be ascertained here, Federal Of
ficers are at sea in so far as haV-
ing any information indicating
the perpetrators of this crime.
This being so, the next best
thing for them to do is to make
a show of activity by suspect
ing that any known criminal may
possibly have had some connec-
ton with the affair.
There is no evidence available
now showing that this snatch
IL one of Dillinger'S jobs.
Bank HOldup, Specially
AS a matter of fact his spe-
eialty has been bank holdups.
While this would not preclude
him from the snatch racket" he
has not so far been shown to
have been in this case.
Also, am sure Adolph Bremen
has had no communications from
the kidnapers of his boy.
When saw him today I was
impressed with the visible signs
of strain and worry. Earlier in
the week he appeared wholly con-
fident, but day by day he has
waited and day by day he has
been disappointed. His conf
dence in the return of his son
has undoubtedly diminished.
The Washington times., 1934-01-27
FACTOR INSISTS
It WAS TOUHY

CHICAGO, Jan. 81 G.N.SO.
John "Jake the Barber'D Factor,
wealthy stock manipulation. chung
reSolutely today to the identifica-
tion of the three Touhy gangsters
he claims kidnapped him despite
a whitening cross-examination by
Defense Attorney William Scott
Stewart.
Resisting all attempts to be-
fuddle his testimony, Factor firmly
maintained his Identification Of
Roger Touhy, Gus Schaefer and
Albert Kator, whose lives Attorney
Stewart was making a desperate
effort to save.
The Washington times., 1934-01-27

their outlook, and may be made
an invaluable aid in the develop
ment of the desirable ethical char
acteristics of Sportsmanship.
Worried Over Roads
Contentmc 1T is the hallmark
of your fox hunter, but, at the
moment, most of us in northern
Virginia are upset; We are wor-
ried lest more hard-surfaced roads
be run through our countryside
for the purpose of substituting
rather nebulous benefits for the
present bright, unquestioned ad-
i 4tages accruing to residents.
The sand-clay road, which in
the past has served rural America
so well and so faithfully, no
doubt can be made to serve the
present and future wants Of rural
northern Virginia. A study Of
facts so indicates.
Our area, comprising the terri
tories of nine great hunts-Prince
William county hunt, the Casa
nova, Orange county, Warrenton,
Piedmont, Old Dominion Hounds,
the Cobbler, the Loudoun county,
Blue Ridge and the Middleburg-
rapidly is achieving first place in
the hearts and minds of those
American families who seek con-
tentment in the country and an
environment conducive to health
and character.
Knows How to Live
Your fox hunter loves his home
and his family. He loves all the
good things of life. He loves
the warmth of his favorite &C
tivity. He loves wit and laughter.
He loves friends and their whole
hearted greetings and their neigh
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The Washington times., 1934-01-27
VICTORY ON TAX
SEEN WONFOR
ROOSEVELT
Treasury Fears, However,
House Committee Fails to
Plug All LoophoIes
BY International News Service

The Roosevelt administration
today had chalked up another
victory over Congress in modifica-
ton Of the soak business" pro
visions of the 250-million-dollar
House Ways and Means Commit
tee tax bill.
After a long battle, the
virtually complete bill emerged
with the report of the Subcom-
mittee changed in many respects
to meet the Treasury's objections.
Sharp differences between the
committee and the Treasury, rep
resented by Roswell Magill, tax ex.
pert, were compromised in some
instances.
See LOophOIes Plugged
: The measure carries a step
further the tendency of tax legis-
lation Of the past three years to
"soak the rich" and gives some
relief to the man whose income
comes chiefly from his salary or
business.
Despite notifications, members
Of the investigating subcommittee
were confident they had plugged
up many loopholes through which
wealthy persons have escaped
taxes.
Treasury experts. however, are
not so sanguine. They believe tax
lawyers and experts will devise
new means of avoiding the heavy
income taxes.
Early Passage Sought
With all action thus far de-
scribed as tentative, the commit
tee will finally vote on the bill
next week and seek early passage
in Congress. A second reconSid-
Grafton of provisions aimed at the
eight community property States
of the West and South will be
sought.
Said Representative Hill CD Of
Washington, chairman of the in.
vestigating subcommittee:
"FOr those whose income II
derived chiefly from stocks and
bonds, the bill represents .
sharp increase in income tax i'm
the upper brackets"
The Washington times., 1934-01-27
Best TraUeL Poster
To Win Egyptian Cup

Award of a gold cup for the
best travel poster published in
any country this year will be made
by His Majesty King Fouad 1 of
Egypt, it was announced here to-
day at the Egyptian Legation.
Competition for the trophy will
be held annually in an effort to
stimulate travel. Those interested
in entering the competition are
asked to call at the Egyptian Le-
cation, 2301 Massachusetts, Ave.
N. w.
The Washington times., 1934-01-27
Aid to Cuba to Come
From Process Taxes

By International News Service
A two million dollar emergency
relief fund to relieve distress in
Cuba probably will be granted out
Of AAA processing taxes, with the
surplus relief corporation serving
as purchasing and distributing
agent. Federal Relief Administra-
tor Harry L. Hopkins announced
today. Most of the distribution
will consist of pork and lard.
The Washington times., 1934-01-27
Film Actress Files
Plea in Bankruptcy

LOS GELES. Jan. q
G.N.S0.-Fritzi Ridgeway, stage
and screen actress, today filed a
petition in voluntary bankruptcy,
listing liabilities of $23,552 and
assets of $204.50. I'd
The Washington times., 1934-01-27
MRS. JENCKEs TO TALK

Representative Virginia Ellis
Jenckes will leave Washington
Tuesday noon via American Air
ways to address a convention Of
the United Mine Workers of
America at Indianapolis that
evening. Her subject will be
THE American Mine Workers
and Industrial Recovery"
The Washington times., 1934-01-27
SCOTT SEEKS POST

Almond Scott, colored attorney,
today said he is not interested in
a place in the District Attorneys
Office. but added he is candi-
date for the post held by Judge
James A. Cobb, in Municipal Court.
The Washington times., 1934-01-27
Sand Clay Roads Serve Virginia Country Just
About As Well Says Noted Hunter;
Describes Middeburg Chase

William p Hubert a0ho oOites todays story of the Mid
dleburg Hunt of Americas best knom for hunters.
For nearly 40 gears he has ridden to hounds both here
and abroad Mrs. Hubert and the Hubert children also
participate IN the SPORT Stonehedge the Hubert resi-
dence Mddleburg, Is of the homest and most
attractive residences IN Virginia.
The Washington times., 1934-01-27

ness. aintcha ON now for this
Scene?"
Rogers came to town expressly
to be on hand for the debate on
the monetary bilG and will leave
The Washington times., 1934-01-27

tonight for New York. He comes
back again Monday for Garner's
dinner.
Asked if he planned to go to
the White House, he answered:
The Washington times., 1934-01-27

cav gee, that President Of
ours is . busy man. He's got
business to attend to. / amt
gonna bother him with my non
sense" ~
The Washington times., 1934-02-10
Cause of 100000 Women
To Be Put Up to NRA
DR.. TRUITT

NEW YORK, Feb. 10 Q.N.SO. d.
The vast army of women who do
more than sit and wait has begun
to organize for it's own protection
and the consideration of the NRA.
The women who sew and paste
and twist bits of material, as they
wait for the potatoes to boil and
Junior to wake up from his nap,
have started movement designed
to make Gen. Hugh S. johnson
renege on his order that there
shall be no home work in the
needle trades.
Leads the Fight
This was revealed today in an
exclusive interview with Interna-
tional News Service by DR.. Anna
w. Hochfelder, former assistant
corporation counsel of New York,
who is the new president of the
new Home Work Protective
League of the United States.
DR.. Hochfelder, the woman who
organized feminine civil service
employees into a group that has
fought consistently and success
fully against. diScri m ination
The Washington times., 1934-02-10
AIRKAANL FIRMS NAP HGHT On CONTRACT CA
$4,000 Trunk
Lies AHours
In Street

DETROIT, Feb. 10 G.N.S0.-A
trunk containing $4,000 in clothes
was restored to Mrs. Ann Dodge
Dillman today after lying un-
harmed in Detroit street for IA
hours.
The trunk was lost late yester-
day while being taken to a rail
road station. 1t was part of the
baggage which Mrs. Dillman is
taking with her to Persia on a
three-month tour. Early today a
railroad express man picked it up
on his way to work and turned it
over to police.
Police had figured some gang
ster had stolen the trunk to out
fit his "moll," as it contained IL
lace night gowns valued at $50
each, IL pieces of French lingerie
costing 5000, $4,000 silver
fox neckpiece, 36 pairs Of stock
ings valued at $40 a pair, five
pairs of shoes worth $50 each, and
a score of dresses valued at ST..
900, as we'll as numerous other
pieces of valuable wearing apparel.
The Washington times., 1934-02-10

against women civil service en-
ployes, is helping the hitherto
silent million to fight for what
they consider their only means
of livelihood.
There are at least one million,
DR.. Hochfelder says, who earn
from SO to $25 a week, keeping
their fingers busy while in the
home.
Keep Crafts Alive
Without them industries like
lampshade-making, embroideries
fringeing. crocheting and knit
ting, draperies, fascinating, etc.,
cannot survive this crisis, accord
ing to her. DR.. Hochfelder says:
Even if they could 20 into
factories, they would not be
able to work regularly, for
there is no five-day-a-week de-
mand for hand embroidery with
beads"
This is the story DR.. Hochfelder
plans to tell General johnson
when the Home Work Protective
League has enrolled 100000 mem
berS.
The Washington times., 1934-02-10
To STRIKE
TOPARALYZE
ALLFRANCE
Seek Control of WaIkout Set
For Monday; New Riots
EmboIden Leaders

PARIS, Feb. 10 G.N.SD.-Em.
boldened by their bloody battles
last night against 10000 police
and rifle-carrying guards, Com
munists today sought control Of
Mondays 24-hour general strike
in the hope Of paralyzing the ma
ton for one day.
In an official declaration of
the Communist party summing
up the results of yesterdays riot
ing, it was stated the fighting
"was a preliminary to larger and
more decisive action"
While both police and Commun-
lists kept secret their casualties in
the fighting, it was reported unof-
ficially the toll as ten dead and
1000 injured. The police acknowl-
edged that at least two were dead.
"StrOng Men" Ignored
Peaceful citizens coming out Of
their homes after a night Of
anxiety found the hundreds Of
carbined, steel helmeted mobile
and horse guards had gone, but
read in their newspapers tn t
Mondays strike now has assumed
graver significance"
The situation presented a seri-
GUS problem to the new Doumergue
coalition government of strong
men,"
More than 100 navy tecnicians
arrived in Paris today as a part
Of the governments plan to assure
a. supply of light, power, gas and
water during the strike, which ap-
parently will be fully effective.
Residents faced a possible Sus-
pension of transportation facili-
ties, telephone service and other
public utilities operations, a n d
were laying in a supply of food to
last until Tuesday.
There were 1914 arrests made
last night, including so foreign
ers who will be deported immedi-
ately. No Americans were
among them.
Two Churches Raided
Two Paris churches were raid
ed. The mob for a time held
the Care D'Est, railway station,
evacuating it only after a thor
ough wrecking job. Resident
Sympathizers in the working
class districts poured boiling
water and hurled missiles from
second floor windows upon the
police.
Radical elements were almost
equally as turbulent in the prov
inces, especially in Industrial cen
ters where Socialists and Com
munistS are strong.
The Washington times., 1934-02-10
.JAN|TOR' s TALE
IN DEAN CASE

GREENWOOD, Miss, Feb. 10
d.N.S)-A Negro janitor's story
Of rumpled bed and an ardent
love letter written by the late DR..
]. Preston Kennedy were expected
to bring housewives and planters
out in force today at the trial of
DR.. Sara Ruth Dean for the slay-
ing of the, young physician.
While the session was to open
with repetition of DR.. Barney
Kennedy's testimony of his broth
er's death-bed statements, the
spectators were eager to hear
more of the tempestuous love af-
fair between the physician n d
the dark, Sombre, statuesque Wo-
man accused of poisoning him.
Among the spectators are many
local society women.
A highlight of the trial so far
was the testimony of Birdie Le-
flore, otherwise known as "Tood-
lums," Negro janitor in the Ken
nedy medical building.
DR.. Dean is accused of putting
poison into DR.. Kennedy's high"
ball last July. In DR.. Kennedy's
office were a bed and an operat-
ing table. Leflore was asked to
describe the condition of the Of
flee on the night after the alleged
poisoning.
The Washington times., 1934-02-10
D, c. ASKS RULE.
OVER HARBOR

The District Commissioners gave
approval yesterday to bill to pro-
vide themselves with authority to
make regulations governing the
District Harbor and waterfront.
They will have the power, un-
der the proposed bill, to increase
the available anchorage and other
wise regulate harbor traffic. In
a letter to Representative Mary T.
Norton. chairman of the House
District Committee, Commissioner
Melvin C. Hazen stated:
"The present anchorage facil-
tiles in the Washington Channel,
as defined by law, are totally in
adequate. The harbor master is
often called upon, especially dur
ing periods of high winds, to move
boats that are colliding with other
vessels. The channels referred to
in the old law have long since
been filled in and do not now
exist"
A fine Of not more than $500 or
six months imprisonment or both
is provided as penalty for viola,
ton Of the regulations.
The Washington times., 1934-02-10
JOHNSON JOINS
LOBBY WAR

Gen. Hugh S. johnson has
Joined in the war on lobbyists
with an order forbidding any
person formerly with NRA from
appearing as the representative
of any trade or industry with
which his former official job
brought him into contact.
Such former employees also are
barred from serving on NRA code
authorities, except as Govern
ment representatives. It has
been rumored that lucrative jobs
have been offered NRA people
while they were still in a posi-
ton to influence codes of the
industries involved.
Those who took leave from in
dustrial positions to assist NRA
are exempted from the order.
The Treasury and other agencies
have frightened up on regulations
regarding visitors, particularly
those with axes to grind.
The Washington times., 1934-02-10
Air Mail Contractors
Fiqht Cancellation

NEW YORK, Feb. 10 I.N.S)-
While former holders Of private
air mail contracts throughout the
country mobilized against the
Governments order canceling
them, Transcontinental and West
ern Air, Inc, today sent letter
to Postmaster General Farley Wig
orously protesting the action.
The letter flatly denied destruc-
ton of documents, payment of bo-
muses., suppression of bidding, and
charges of "collusion" voiced dur
ing the air mail contract hearings
in Washington.
Meanwhile Army officers sta
toned at Mitchell Field today were
jubilant over the news that the
Army was to take over the flying
Of the mail.
The concensus was that the Ex-
ecutive order of the President was
q "break" for the Army Air Ser
vice-that it will mean more
planes and equipment.
OF the Is planes now at the
field, all are observation or train
ing planes except one transport,
and one Photographic plane.
The Washington times., 1934-02-10
CONSERVATION
LAW T|GHTENED

More than five hundred million
acres of forests throughout the
nation will be placed under strict
conservation regulations under
rules adopted by the lumber code
authority, expected to be ap-
proved today by President Roose-
welt.
The new rules provide protec-
ton of standing timber and young
timber from fire and other forces,
prevention of damage to young
trees during logging operations,
and provision for replanting G
cleared land and leaving part of
commercial timber standing dur
ing logging as a basis for the next
crop.
The Washington times., 1934-02-10
Air Contracts Off;
Army to Fly Mail

President Roosevelt today set
out boldly to build the Nation a
complete new air mail service,
after scrapping all present domes-
tic Government air mail contracts.
He tackled the job of replac-
ing in nine days system which
has taken nearly score of years
to attain it's present perfection.
The President will use the sky
riders of the Army Air Corps to
carry the mail, beginning at mid
night on Monday, February 10.
The Army chief of staff, Major
Gen. Douglas Macarthur, has
given enthusiastic assurance that
the Army ships will be on the line
and ticking over-waiting for the
evening mail.
Old holders of air mail contracts
cannot come back. The law pre-
cludes their bidding for contracts
for a period of five years.
The Washington times., 1934-02-10
Firen1en HGn1pered
BY Frozen Hudrnnts

Frozen fire hydrants hampered
the efforts of the Chevy Chase
and Bethesda volunteer fire de-
partmentS in their efforts to save
the automobile and garage of viii.
liam H. PattiSon, 5000 block of
Oliver ST., Chevy Chase, Md,
which burned last night.
The hydrants had to be thawed
out before the firmen could pump
any water on the blaze, and then
it froze as fast as it left the hose.
They managed to save a part of
the garage.
The Washington times., 1934-02-10
To FIGHT.
WALL STREET
REGULATION
Money Center's Agents Already
Active, Fletcher Thinks;
Sees President Victor
By international News Service


Wall Street has launched q
powerful lobby against the stock
exchange regulatory bill.
The move to prevent passage OF
the bill commenced within less
than "a hours after introduction
of the measure in the Senate late
yesterday.
Senator Fletcher CD of Florida,
Banking Committee chairman,
who sponsored the measure in the
Senate, said he had been informed
Wall Street public relations" men
were down here and busy" in an
effort to cripple or defeat the bill.
Senator Fletcher, however, said
there was little doubt OF the bllPs
passage by both the Senate ana
House. While President Roose.
velt made it emphatic yesterday
that he has neither sanctioned nor
disapproved all sections Of the pro
posed law, Senator Fletcher SAID
the President had received fairly
comprehensive outline Of it's ch1ef
provisions before introduction and
was pleased with them.
Robinson Has Doubts
However. Senator Robinson OF
Arkansas, majority floor leader,
was not so optimistic. He said
he believed the measure would
become a law at the present ses-
sion, but added "It faces a long
road"
Senator Fletcher predicted the
bill may be amended, but that
it will pass through COMMITTEES
and floor action unaffected in its
vital features.
Public hearings on the bill will
begin some time next week, &C
cording to the banking commit
tee chairman.
Ferdinand Pecora, COMMITTEES
counsel, who was in New York
today, said it would require two
weeks for submission of evidence
of stock market irregularities, or.
dinary statistics, and a compilar
tion of information he has gath
cred from 1000 questionnaires.
Senator Fletcher said the Sen
ate committee probably would
draft the bill to regulate COM
modify exchanges, of which the
grain and cotton markets are at
fected principally.
The committee cleared the dackS
for the stock market hearings by
ending the inquiry into the De-
troit financial debacle yesterday.
The Washington times., 1934-02-10
Pesky StnrLings
Are NOU ChiSLerS

These pesky Starlings are chisel-
OrS.
While the District is spending
money in an attempt to get rid
Of them, they are thriving on
District food.
For with snow on the ground
the chickadees, cardinals, pigeons
and other nice birds cannot find
food. So the Audubon Society
and other organizations distrib-
ute food each day for them in
the city parks. Whereupon the
Starlings come down and chisel
q share, and no method has been
discovered as yet to keep them
away.