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Evening star., 1935-01-28

RESIDENT ROOSEVELT mas
- now received the detailed plan
for his works program from his
L experts. Nothing has been
said about it, and probably
nothing will be, because Congress is
itching to see it and it would be i'm
proper strategy to let it out before
Congress passes the relief bill.
The program consists of several
types of work divided In two classes
Cd the type which can be started i'm
mediately without red tape, and, (2)
the long-term blue print stuff.
The first group is largely composed
of rural electrification projects and
grade crossing schemes. The Bureau
of Roads worked up the grade crossing
plans and the Hopkins group surveyed
rural electrification.
The President is planning to get to
work on this class Of projects In
Northern regions this Winter, despite
all you have heard about waiting until
Fall.
The housing and heavier types OF
work, like dams, will not be pushed
so rapidly by the White House. The
report on these was prepared by the
Public Works Administration and the
National Resources Board.
Pork Spurs Relief Bill.
The secret of Mr.. Roosevelt's con-
gressional success with his unprece-
dented $5,0O0,000000 relief bill may
best be explained by one word-pork
No one could reasonably expect a
Congressman to see that much Fed
eral money dangling in front of him
without his mouth watering.
Many House members will tell you
off the record that they mused while
with their consciences before decid-
ing. None of them liked the legiSla-
ton. 1t was too tight. Most of them
chose to say publicly that they over
came their objections for the sake of
the President, but they will confess
| privately they might not have done 1t
if there had been less money involved
| Not a man in the House debate raised
a question about the amount, except
few who admitted they would be
glad to vote for even a larger appro-
priation. This factor will be an inf1u-
ence in the Senate also, although
Senators are usually more subtle than
House members.
News Sources frightened.
The channelizing Of news is spread
ing to other Government departments
The day before the Interior Depart
ment orders slipped out, confden-
tial memo was sent around inside the
| Federal Trade Commission. It eau
toned employees to remember that in
formation concerning the commission
should be given out only through the
regular publicity source.
Evening star., 1935-01-28
PROBE Of FARLEY
STAMP G|FTASKED
New York Republican Says
Officials Favored by
Valuable Issues.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
An investigation of reports that
Postmaster General Farley has given
rare stamps worth tremendous"
sum to a number of his friends, in
cluding President and Mrs. Roosevelt,
was asked formally in the House to-
day by Representative Millard, Re-
publican of New York.
Millard recounted that since the
Roosevelt administration took office
March 4, 1888, II special commemo-
rative stamps have been issued ION
the theory that the people were get
ting tired of the old ones"
Before the stamps were perforated
for tearing, coated with glue or offered
for public sale, he said, big sheets of
them were given by the Postmaster
General to "a favored few of his
friends" as we'll as to his children,
Betty, Ann and James, jr.
Cites Value OF Gifts.
Millard said he agreed with COM
plants of stamp collectors that this
was unfair discrimination, but that
he felt "a much more serious Situa-
ton has arisen whereby an official of
the Federal Government can make
unlimited presentations of gifts not
purchaSable in the open market, but
which have a value In that market of
$4,000"
From this it is quite obvious that
the monetary value of Mr.. Farley'S
gift is tremendous" he added.
The Republican Representative
asked approval of resolution requir-
ing Farley to appear before the House
Post Office Committee and explain.
Millard asserted that the first full
sheet of 200 Mothers day stamps was
presented to Mrs. Roosevelt, and that
other 'imperforates" not put on the
open market went to the President
who is an ardent stamp collector;
Louis NJ Howe of the Presidents Sec
retariat. and Farley's children.
The President, Howe. Farley's chill
dren, and the First and Third Assist
ant Postmasters General, he said,
similarly received Wisconsin memorial
stamps, and special national parks
stamps went to Secretary Ickes.
CnargeS stamps OHered.
The Westchester County, New York,
chapter of the American Philatelic
Society, Millard said, feels that such
issuances and practices have a strong
tendency to cast suspicion that favor
ttism is practiced by the head of an
important department of our Federal
Government. who, like Caesars wife
should be above and beyond suspicion y
Although Farley has explained that
the special stamps were distributed
with the understanding they were not
to be sold, Millard asserted some of
them had appeared on the open mar
ket or been offered for sale
Democratic leaders in the House
have evidenced little concern over the
stamp complaints, and Millard's de-
mand for an inquiry seemed likely to
meet stiff opposition.
Evening star., 1935-01-28
HERNDON BANK BEGINS
PAYING OFF DEP0SITORS
Closed Institutions Liabilities on
1000 Accounts Covered by
Federal Insurance.

The National Bank Of Hsrndon,
which closed several weeks agos began
paying off its depositors today under
direction of the Federal Deposit In
surance Corp.
The 1000 depositors of the institu-
ton had about $780, 900 in the bank,
$500, 900 Of which is insured, the in
surance corporation said.
The remaining $4,000 Is largely in
public funds also covered by insur-
ance, 1t was said.
The bank will remain open until all
depositors are paid!-
Evening star., 1935-01-28
Supper Plans Changed.

HYATTSVILLE, Md, January %
(SpeciaD The oyster supper planned
for February 8 by the Women's Bible
Glass of the First Presbyterian Church
has been Cancelled. and instead the
class will hold a roast beef dinner
February Z from $50 to o'clock in
the church basement. The change in
date was necessary to avoid con-
f1ict with other events.
Evening star., 1935-01-28
TROOP REMOVAL ASKED.
Group Urges Allen to Act to Prevent
Bl00dshed.

NEW ORLEANS, January % (P.-
A request for removal of troops from
Baton Rouge to prevent bloodshed
and strife" was dispatched to Gov.
Oscar K. Allen today by the executive
board of the Louisiana League for
Peace and Freedom.
The message said: I'VE believe
political differences can be solved by
honest discussion at the council table,
but can never be adjusted by force
or bloody strife"
Evening star., 1935-01-28
Cheverly Party to Aid Needy.

CHEVERLY, Md, January % (Spe-
ciaD A card party to raise funds TO
assist the needy Of the community
will be held tomorrow night by the
Cheverly Woman's Club in the home
of Mrs. w. r. Gather, starting at 8
o'clock. Mrs. Gather is chairman
of the Arrangements Committee.
Evening star., 1935-01-28
Blames Oil Company "Higher-ups"
for "UpriSing,"

Senator Huey P. Long said today
"the citizens uprising in Louisiana
had been squelched by the militia and
blamed it upon the "higher-ups" of
the Standard Oil Co. of Louisiana.
Asked If it was not true that a joint
statement had been issued recently by
him and an official of the company
stating that satisfactory agreement
had been reached over the State oil
tax, Long said:
"Yes, that is true, and at the same
time those higher-ups in the company
were holding a meeting and planning
a meeting against my administration.
Those little fellows were no leaders.
They have all disappeared. The real
leaders were the high officials Of the
Standard Oil Co."
Evening star., 1935-01-28
BOOKS SURRENDERED
Western Union Records Given
Over for Racing Probe.

The Western Union Telegraph Co.
today turned over its books and rec
ords to the District attorneys office
for use in a grand jury investigation
of charges that the company has
been wiring bets to various race tracks
throughout the country.
The documents will be presented
to the grand jury later in the day
by Assistant United States Attorney
Roger Robb,
Evening star., 1935-01-28
Congress in Brief
BY the Associated Press.
TODAY.

TODAY.
SENATE:
Resumes World Court considera-
ton.
Finance Committee hears William
Green on social security.
Interstate Commerce COMMITTEES
considers nominations.
Appropriation Committee takes up
$4, 800 900, 900 relief bill.
HOUSE:
Takes up Treasury-Post Once ap-
preparation bill.
Military Committee considers elimi-
nation Of war profits.
Ways and Means Committee consid-
ers social security.
Banking Committee works on meas
ure to renew Life Of r. =. G.
Evening star., 1935-01-28
ENDS 2,700. MILE DASH
Alaska Man Reaches Ill Wife in
San Diego.

San Diego.
SAN DIEGO, Calf, January %
P.-Grant Reed of Anchorage
Alaska, arrived at the bedside of his
critically i'll wife last night after a
Today trip from the North, having
Travelled by sleigh, train, motor car
and plane.
Reed said he had only Is hours
sleep on the 2,700-mile journey. He
started from Anchorage in 40 degrees
below zero weather January II as a
passenger in a ski-equipped plane.
The plane was damaged in taking off
for HaZleton from Atlin, British Co.
lumbia. Then he took a sleigh to a
railroad line and finally reached
Seattle. He made the Seattle-San
Diego lap by plane.
Evening star., 1935-01-28
FORMER MOHAWK
STEERING TROUBLES
TOLD INVESTIGATORS

Continued From First Page.)
Evening star., 1935-01-28
What's What
Behind News
In Capital
President Has His Works
Plan But Keeps 1t
From Congress.
BY PAUL MALLON.

DRESIDENT ROOSEVELT has
- now received the detailed plan
for his works program from his
experts. Nothing has been
The Washington times., 1935-04-02
MARIE PROVOST
GETS ESTATE

HOLLYWOOD, April 2 G.N.S).
Marie Provost. comely screen &C
tress, today was contemplating
hurried trip to Scotland to claim
the Gum Mcdonald estate.
The estate, said to be in the
province of Caithness, reverts to
the actress from her great-grand-
mother, it was said.
Miss Provost, recently returned
from a personal appearance tour,
has been sought for two years, it
was said, but her repeated change
of address while touring pre-
vented attorneys from reaching
her.
The actress, accompanied by
her attorney, conferred with Of
ficials at the British consulate
here yesterday regarding the es.
tate which is said to be one OF
the show places of Scotland.
The Washington times., 1935-04-02
MELLON SAYS
AIDES RAN
BUSINESS
Financier, on Witness Stand,
Denies Actively Controlling
Affairs While in Cabinet

PITTSBURGH, April 2 GN.SO.
Andrew w. Mellon, the man who
derived a fortune out of the vast
financial and industrial empire
he aided in constructing, took
no part in the management Of
his varied business after he went
to Washington to become Sec
retary of the Treasury in 1921,
he told the United States Board
of Tax Appeals here today.
Still, he retained stock in many
industries, but this was permitted,
the multi-millionaire financier
said, by a Supreme Court de-
cision which he cited. He also
called attention to the findings
of a Senate committee which
cleared him Of charges OF con-
Quoting private business While a
Cabinet member.
Testifying as to the complete
ness of his severance from bust
ness, the 8O-year-old financier
said:
OO Lar dS HEY UuSAAOoS AASSA.
estS were concerned when
went to Washington, it was the
same as if / had died and left
everything :"
Seeks to Clear Name
At times stammering, Mr.. Mel
Ion shifted in the witness chair
as he exposed details of financial
affairs he guarded for years. He
not only seeks a refund of $780,
045 on his 1881 income tax pay
ment but he also desires to clear
the name of Mellon. The Gov
ernment charges he defrauded it
out of income taxes IN 1881 and
wants $3,089,261 in additional
taxes and penalties.
Continuing his croSS-eXamina'
ton of the witness. Chief Govern
ment Counsel Robert H. Jackson
sought to substantiate previous
testimony which indicated Mr..
Mellon was the guiding genius
behind his business interests
while in Washington and at the
Court of St. James. This Mr..
Mellon denied emphatically.
Two factors played prominent
part in the sale of stock by Mr.
Mellon to AScolot, his daughters
company, in 1881, he testified
earlier in the day.
They were Mr.. Melons desire
to simplify his holdings and to
raise money, the former Secre-
tary of the Treasury, on the wit
ness stand in his three-million
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The Washington times., 1935-04-02
MD. ASSEMBLY
ADJOURNS

ANNAPOLIS, April 2.-After
one of the most hectic sessions
in years, the General Assembly
adjourned sine die at GAS this
morning, but with the prospect
of returning for a special session
within the next few weeks.
AS the hands of the clock
reached midnight, the time set
for the end of the session, the
clock was stopped and the weary
legislators put in almost seven
more hours on last-minute rush
of bills before adjournment was
finally ordered.
1t had been expected there
might be some change in the
sales tax law, which provides for
a / per cent gross retail sales
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The Washington times., 1935-04-02

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, April 2.
The proletarian existence of a
bank teller's wife proved distaste-
full to Anne Gould Meador, New
York heiresS, so she flew the
coop" her husband had pro-
vided for her, to reenter the more
aristocratic circles to which she
was accustomed.
That was the explanation given
today by Frank E. Meador, San
Antonio bank teller who was cata-
pulled to fame last year when
he married the granddaughter of
Jay Gould. one-time railroad
king. His wife left him a month
ago, it was revealed today. The
Texans explanation was:
1--WE have Separated-that's
all. Neither of us has entered
suit. She just didn't like
Texas"
Mr.. Meador said he would not
give up his job in the bank. He
continues to maintain the small
apartment he rented when he
brought his heiress-wife from New
York,
The Washington times., 1935-04-02
Blast Deafens 500,
Kills 7 in Japan

TOKYO, April G.N.S) Burst
ing with a binding flame and de-
tonation that struck 500 persons
deaf. a hydrogen reservoir in, a
chemical factory at Roman ex-
ploded today, killing seven work
men and seriously injuring A.
Flimsy cottages were knocked
down and the injured left lying
uncared for in the Wreckage while
their panic-stricken fellow towns
men ran in terror to safety in
the hills.
The Washington times., 1935-04-02
TRIAL RECALLS.HE|RESS WIFE
DRESSER NOVEL LEAVES MATE

LEEDS, England, April 2
G.N.SD.-A trial climaxing an
English parallel to Theadore
Dreiser's merican Tragedy"
came to an end here today with
the conviction of the son of a
wealthy member of parliament on
charges of attempting to murder
his fiancee.
The defendant, John Raphael
Russell, %, was found guilty of at
tempting to drown Carol Havord
Leadbeater, who was about to be-
come a mother.
The Washington times., 1935-04-02
Anybody Seen
$4O,OOO,OOO
Loose Here?
International News Service


If there is $4O,O0O,OOO loose in
Washington for Federal Emerg-
ency relief, neither the Bureau
of the Budget nor the Treasury
knows anything about it.
Reports on Capitol Hill that
SAC, 100000 had been found" to
carry on emergency relief for
few days mystified Acting Di-
rector of the Budget C. H. Fulla-
way. He said:
"If there is any such amount,
neither the budget nor the
Treasury knows about it. We
have about $9,OOO,OOO of i'm
pounded Public Works funds
that could be transferred by
executive order of the Presi-
dent. However, no such order
has been received"
PWA Administrator Ickes said
that of $48.OOO,O0O remaining
from Public Works and Interior
funds totalling $310,'
900, 900, impounded last Decem
ber by Presidential order, only
SO, 900, 900 remains of the PWA
funds.
The Washington times., 1935-04-02
Poland Spurns Pact
With Russia, France

WARSAW, April 2 G.N.S0.
Sandwiched between Nazi Ger.
many and Bolshevik Russia-each
dreading aggression from the
other-Poland will enter no collec-
tive treaty that might renew her
historical status as the battle
ground of Europe.
Capt. Anthony Eden, Britain's
"explcring" lord privy seal, will
receive emphatic information to
this effect today from Foreign
Minister Joseph Beck, President
Ignatz Moscicki, and finally from
Marshal Joseph Pilsudski, Polish
dictator.
A compromise formula de-
signed to overcome Poland's OBJ
jections to the proposed Eastern
security pact was explored" dur
ing a tWo-hour conversation be-
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The Washington times., 1935-04-02
Please the Kids Aim
Of July 4 Program
"The kids will get fretfuI if
Hra dhn1A knnn than rhnn& .

"The kids will get fretfuI if
we don't keep them short"
1t is expected that more than
100000 persons will attend.
Committee chairmen were an
nounced as follows: J. R. Will
helm, amplifying; Harold A. Hay
den, seating and tickets; S.
Percy Thompson, finance; Edgar
Morris, fireworks; Frank R. Jel-
left, city decoration; j. G.. Yaden
and George w. BeaSley, COM
munity participation; Winfree
johnson and Dick TennySon,
contests; military cooperation,
Col. John w. Oehmann; pub
licity. Curtis Hodges; traffic,
Major Ernest W. Brown, and ad-
visory committee, Robert Cot
trell,
The Washington times., 1935-04-02
Fewer speeches and more fire
works!

Fewer speeches and more fire
works!
Anything to keep the young
sters from getting restless.
This will be the program at
the annual Fourth of July cele-
bration on the Monument
Grounds, it developed today at
the first business meeting of the
Fourth Of July Committee in the
Franklin Administration Building.
Fireworks that will shoot higher
and make a more brilliant dis
play are the aim of the commit
tee this year.
Speeches are to be kept at a
minimum, because, according to
c. Melvin Sharpe, chairman of
the committee:
The Washington times., 1935-04-02
Off at Bowie!
10000 See Races

one-half furlongs, as the feature
attraction.
At scratch time only three had
declined the iSSue-Bright Haven,
Hug Again and Tilted. This left
IL starters to go postward with
Raj PARIS Star Porter. a pro-
nounced mudder, ruling the morn
ing favorite. The son of The Por-
ter must carry top weight of 118
pounds. conceding weight to prac-
tically every starter.
A. G. Vanderbilt, the New York
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The Washington times., 1935-04-02
S|GHTSEERS
OUSTED BY
SENATE
Upper Chamber Unable to
Garry on Business Because
Of Noise in the Galleries
Interna tiOnal News Service

Interna tiOnal News Service
For the first time in years, the
Senate today ordered the public
galleries cleared after suspending
it's proceedings in a vain effort to
obtain order within the chamber.
There was so much talking
among Senators and visitors, Sen
ator Robinson CD Arkansas,
moved to summon the sergeant
alarms to impose order on the
Senate.
1t carried, with a number Of
Republican Senators humorouSly
voting in the negative.
Jurney At Lunch
Then the Senate discovered to
it's amazement that Col. Chesley
L. Jurney, its sergeant-atarms,
was out to lunch.
Senators sat and stood around
for about five minutes while a
search was made for Mr.. Jurney.
The whole proceeding rapidly
became absurd and Senator
Robinson finally suggested the
Senate resume its proceedings
without waiting for Mr.. Jdrney.
The only precedent for the ex-
traordinary procedure has been
during filibusters when the Sen
ate finds itself without quorum
and suspends proceedings until
the Sergeant-at-armS can round
up absent members. This time
the procedure was little differ
ent, with the Senate Suspendfng
in order to round up its sergeant
alarms.
Deputy Also
In fact in the midst of the sus-
pension, Senator Nicely Cd, West
Virginia, suggests appointment OF
a committee of three Senators to
search for the sergeant-at-arms.
This angered Senator Robinson
who Immediately asked whether
deputy sergeant-at-arms could be
fuond. Another search disclosed
the deputy sergeatn-at-armS was
missing too.
Senator Huey Long told Sena-
tor Robinson he was too harsh"
on the talkative Senators. He said:
Let us forgive them If they
promise to do better in the
future"
Senator Robinson shouted:
"Oh, this is no humorous mat
ter. It's a serious matter If
Senators cannot conduct the Of
ficial bOsiness of the Senate be-
cause of the indifference OF
some Senator'S"
Order Enforced
The order to clear the galleries
was enforced and hundreds OF
cherry blossom visitors to the Capt.
Ito were driven out into corridors.
The order was enforced by Capt.
tol policemen and Senate attaches.
The crowds moved into corrl-
dors grumbling and muttering
against Senator Robinson. News
paper men and private guests OF
Senators were allowed to remain.
Senator Key Pittman Cd
Nevada. president pro tempore, or
dered the clearing.
The Washington times., 1935-04-02
Robbers Bind Man
With Shoe Strings

HAGERSTOWN, Md, April 2.
Found lying on the floor bound
with shoe strings, a gasoline sta.
ton attendant was freed today
by 1O-year-old Charles Gibney.
The attendant, John Rowland.
said he had been robbed of $38 at
pistol point by two well-dressed
young men. The pair drove a
coupe with Pennsylvania tags, Mr..
Rowland said.
The Washington times., 1935-04-02
Senate Arms Probe
Flayed by BritOn

LONDON, April 2 G.N.S).
The United States Senate's arma-
ment investigation came in for
sharp criticism from Sir Herbert
Lawrence, presiding over the
annual meeting of the great
Vickers Misunderstanding con-
cern today. He vigorously de-
Tended the aims and methods Of
British arms manufacturers.
The Washington times., 1935-04-02
BY PADDOCK

BOWIE RACE TRACK, Md,
April "A crowd of more than
10000 excited racing fans was on
it's toes this afternoon as the H.
day spring meeting of the South
ern Maryland Agricultural Racing
Association got off to a gala start.
A warm sun was drying out the
track as the horses went to the
post for the first race.
A well-balanced card of seven
races was listed with the Inaugu'
raj Handicap, a dash at five-and.
The Washington times., 1935-04-02
WIFE,, z MEN
GR|LLED IN
DEATH PLOT
Mrs. Anne Lyddane in Jail in
Rockville; Officials Mum
Of Details of the Probe

"A comely young wife and two
men were being held incommuni-
cado in the Rockville CMd0 jail to-
day while Montgomery county au'
thorities investigate a reported
murder plot against the woman's
husband.
Mrs. Anne Lyddane, 80, the wife,
is a clerk in the Farmers Banking
and Trust Company at Rockville.
Her husband, Francis Lyddane, 80,
is a bookkeeper at the liquor dis
pensary in Silver Spring, Md, and
a member of the Rockville volun-
teer fire department.
One a d. C. Man
Held with Mrs. Lyddane are
John H. Carnell, said by police
to be a bartender employed at a
small tavern near Rockville,
and John M. Boland, AZ. OF the
300 block of Fourth st. N. E.,
Washington.
All three were arrested last
night by squad of Montgomery
county police aided by Washing
ton detectives. Mrs. Lyddane was
arrested at her home in Rock
vile, Carnell at the tavern, and
Boland at his home here.
Investigation of the plot
against Mr.. Lyddane's life. has
been under way for two weeks.
it was learned. States Attorney
James Pugh is personally han
ding the investigation but de-
clined early today to make any
statement.
No Denials Made
It was reported, however, that
one of the two men has made a
statement to Mr.. Pugh implicat'
ing himself and the others held in
the plot. The report would not
be denied or confirmed by either
Mr.. Pugh or Chief of Police J. W.
Garrett.
Adding to the mystery of the
plot was a rumor that bank rob-
berry was also planned.
Mrs. Lyddane and the two men
were said to have been subjected
to a grilling through the night
and much of today by detectives
aiding the investigation.
How the supposed plot came
to light was not revealed by the
authorities today. 1t was limited
that one of the two men had let
the plan leak out" during a
drinking party in Rockville sew
eral weeks ago.
Mr.. Lyddane could not be
reached for a statement concern
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