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The Washington times., 1935-04-17
Famed Mint Bed
AT White House
Is Rescued

President Roosevelt today as.
Sured his press conference that
enough mint plants had been
saved from the famous White
House mint bed to assure an
adequate crop for the flavoring
Of Sauce-and Tor other pur-
poses.
The President announced that
quite soon he would have a con-
ference on the porcha In that
connection he was asked about
the mint bed which had been
ruined by extension of the White
House offices.
The President indicated that
enough Of the famous bed had
been saved in the hot houses to
assure a proper crop, which is
one crop that will not be plowed
under again by the AAA, the
PWA, or any other New Deal
agency.
The Washington times., 1935-04-17
MARKET.
RESCUED FROM
AUCTION BLOCK

Arcade Market, for many years
the center of WaShington's athle-
tic and entertainment activities,
was saved from the auctioneer's
hammer, for the time at least,
through bankruptcy proceedings
under the corporate reorganization
law, instituted in District Supreme
Court yesterday.
Attorney Alvin L. Newmyer, rep
resenting the Crandall Realty
Company, owners in fee Of the
property, filed the petition which
forestalled the foreclosure sale OF
the property which had been
scheduled for Thursday.
ReceiverShip Action
Representing the bondholders
under an approximately $4,000, 900
issue, the Riggs National Bank
had instituted receiVership pro-
ceedings in District Supreme
Court several months ago, which
terminated in the foreclosure
order.
In asking for permission for the
company to reorganize under the
new bankruptcy act, Attorney
Newmyer pointed out that the
Crandall firm had other obliga'
tions owing to unsecured creditors
interested in the Arcade and they
would be wiped out unless q re-
organization could be effected.
Hope For Adjustment
While there is no assurance that
the reorganization plan of the
trustees will be acceptable to the
court and the necessary number
of creditors, Mr.. NeWmyer said
today he hoped satisfactory ad-
justment of the financial condi'
ton of the firm will be evolved.
The Arcade Market, formerly
the site of the Fourteenth Street
car barns when that portion OF
the city was on the outskirts, was
developed as an amusement center
originally through the idea Of the
late Emil Berliner, famous in
venter and philanthropist.
The Washington times., 1935-04-17
1872 SESSION
OPENS SUNDAY

The United States Daughters
of 1912 will open their annual
convention with a memorial serv-
ice at the st. Thomas Episcopal
Church Easter Sunday, followed
by a meeting of the delegates in
the evening at the Willard Hotel.
The executive board will meet
Monday morning at the willard
and in the afternoon there will
be an open house at the head
quarters, 1461 Rhode Island Ave.
N. w.
The first business session will
be held Tuesday morning at the
Willard, and will contin e
throughout the day. followed by
the annual banquet that eve
ming.
Reports from all the State
presidents will close the conven-
ton Wednesday morning.
The Washington times., 1935-04-17
PREP ARE
FOR PASSOVER
JANE COULTER

At shutdown tonight, Jews the
world over will begin observance
of Passover, commemorating
Israers deliverance from Egypt.
The celebration will last eight
days.
Tonight and tomorrow night
the Seder rites, or religious family
meetings with the oldest member
Of the family chanting the
Hagada and the story Of the
exodus from Egypt, will be OBJ
served. Special services will be
conducted in all Synagogues
throughout the city,
4; A community Seder will be
held at the Jewish Community
Center tonight. Abe Shefferman,
president Of the Grand Lodge No.
S, of B'nai Birth, will officiate.
A number of soldiers will be pres
ent.
Tomorrow, at 10 a. M, Rabbi
Solomon Metz. pastor of Adas
Israel Congregation, will speak
on Leadership" On Friday
morning at the same time his
sermon will be "MiSguiding the
Perplexed."
Passover and Its Modern AS
ISOLATION" will be the subject of a
sermon tonight at the Eighth
Street Temple.
The solemn Memorial Y7kar
service, in memory of the dead,
will be held April IS, the last
day of Passover, at the AdaS
Israel Congregation.
The Washington times., 1935-04-17
COURT PROJECT
..OKAYED FROM
i, -:PWA FUNDS

Authorization for the District to
use approximately 100000 of
PWA money for construction Of q
small courts building was APP
proved today by the House Dis
trict Committee.
Senate approval already has
been given. The authorization Is
contained in an amendment to
the 1884 act which permits the
District to borrow $10,750, 900 from
PWA for public buildings.
A. approximately $1,000, 900 of
the original authorization remains,
the Commissioners requested the
amendment TO permit construction
Of the courts building which was
not provided for in the original
act,
The committee also approved q
Joint resolution authorizing the
Commissioners to make special
regulations for the SEVENTEEN ma
tional encampment of the Grand
Army Of the Republic here in
September, 1895. An original au.
th0rization in the resolution pro-
viding $1,000 for the occasion
was increased to $4,000.
A third measure adopted by the
committee authorizes the Com
niSSioners to spend $4,000 for
the convention of the imperial
council Of the Mystic Shrine here
June 3 to June II.
The money will be used to pre-
serve order, protect life and prop
eFty and for other purposes in
connection with the convention.
The Washington times., 1935-04-17
School to Observe
5Oth Anniversary

Students and professors in the
George Washington School of
Engineering will celebrate the fiji
tieth anniversary of the founding
of the school with a two-day
program on April 26 and 81,
ending with a banquet on April
q at the Mayflower Hotel.
Principal speaker will be DR.. Will
liam Mcclellan, president of the
Potomac Electric Power Company.
The Washington times., 1935-04-17
Friend
Fined by Britain

FOLKESTONE, England, April
II GU. SO.-Mrs. Evelyn Violet
Jean Kennerley, English friend Of
Princess Barbara MdiVani, was
fined $l,O55 here on a charge of
attempting to avoid customs duties
on clothes she said were given
her by the princess.
The Washington times., 1935-04-17
New HOudini Gets
Out Between Bars

LAMAR, Colo. GN.SD.-Police
believe they have found a COM
petent successor to Houdini.
oscar Lair, 20. weighs 100 pounds.
He escaped from a detention cell
in the county Jail here by crawl
ing through hole between the
bars, eight by IL inches.
The Washington times., 1935-04-17

BETTER HOUSING ad-
vertisement in posters is
squirting these Western High
School students to their best
efforts. A cash first prize of
$25 and a second prize of
SIS will be awarded to the
winners when the contest,
open to all senior high
school pupils in the District,
closes April q. Times Staff
Photos.
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1935-02-28
is Cloudy
Teeth are zVhite and sparkling

curdle film and easily remove it in
gentle safety to enamel.
Pepsodent contains no pumice,
harmful grit or crude abrasive.
Don't expect the same results
from o1d-time dentifrices. See for
once and all how white and bright
teeth really are.
accept Pepsodent Test
To prove results, send coupon for
Today free test or buy tube-for
sale everywhere. Do this now for
your own sake.
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1935-02-28

DON'T be discouraged if teeth
~ are not white and sparkling.
You have 9 chances in 10 that they
are merely coated with dingy film.
Film absorbs the stains from food
and smoking and gives that cloudy
look. 1t clings to teeth, gets into
crevices and stays.
Film hardens into tartar. Germs
by the millions breed in it. They,
with tartar, are the chief cause of
pyorrhea. To remove film, use the
special flm-removing dentifrice
called Pepsodent. 1t acts to
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1935-02-28
Order

On motion Of the plaintiff and upon
hearing. and the sheriff having made on
the summons tc the defendant his return
that making diligent search for her in
the District. bat she is no where to be
found, and it appearing that the de-
PENDANT is not within the jurisdiction be.
and it is ORDERED
And the said. defendant, Lucy Lam
son Newcomb Narman, is hereby
commanded to appear and answer the
entitled complaint in which Donald Still.
well Warman is plaintiff and she defen-
dant, on or before the eleventh day of
May, 1885, for otherwise judgement
may be given against her. PROVIDED
the substance of the order and sum-
mons be published in some daily newspa.
per published in the s and Of
st. Croix, and of general circulation
for six successive weeks prior to the
eight cay IF April. 1885. and provided
that copies of this order be posted in
the Clerks office in the Court House
and that copy be posted in the Bull.
letin Board in the Post Office in
Christiansted. st. Croix, and provided
a copy of summons together with copy
of complaint be forwarded to defendant
by registered mail to her last known
address.
Ia testimony whereof have hereunto
subscribed my name as Judge of the Dis
trict and cause the Seal of the Court to
be attached this 18th day of February
A. D. 1882.
(Attest):
]. F. HENRY
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1935-02-28
Notice

Kid Gibbons of Christiansted openly
challenges Battling David of Frederik-
sted on a return bout.
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1935-02-28

VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE u S. A.
CHRISIIANSIED SUBJUDICIAL DISTRICT
In ematero of the of Januar
Susnna beth Franklin
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within
- 18th dayof February 1885
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-18
It's Up To Motorists

Judging by what was said at the con- ference in Waterbury Friday night by insurance company representatives and underwriters 1t is up to motorists of Waterbury to make their own rates. They have made them in the past, if we are to accept as authentic what was said by Albert Spottke, manager of the automa bile department of the National Bureau of Casualty and Surety Underwriters. It is from this bureau that all insurance companies handling automobile liability, the type to which so much objection IS raised locally and in Naugatuck, get the figures on which their rates are based.
 We often wondered if such a clearing house could actually be prejudiced in its findings which showed that Waterbury must pay more for insurance than other towns of Connecticut. It took us some time to become convinced that the figures do not lie, but convinced we were at last. And since then we have become accident conscious, claim conscious. Not that we tried to keep tabulation of the number of accidents in the Waterbury area. There are too many that fail to attract the atten- tion of the public, yet are brought to the attention of the insuring companies.
 However, it is very simple matter to check up on the claim frequency through the courts and also the insurance con- panies That also is complete index to the number of accidents, whether they have been reported to the proper authori- ties or not. All of which is rather beside the question of reducing liability rates in our area. We feel that they are too high and have been for the past three years, but we confess that any efforts to change them are not within our reach That can only be done, evidently, by whole le-hearted support of the motoring public, city ofti- cials, insurance companies, etc.
 A safety survey will be made here in April to supply certain information of hazardous sections of the town. Personally we rather imagine that the city has most of this information on file now, for d most thorough traffic check-up has been going on here for some time now. It might be put to good use in just such an instance as now occurs. But the motorist himself bears the brunt of the responsi- bility for lower rates. Upon his skillful operation lies the solution. We'd be as quick as the next man to criticize auto insurance rates, if we didn't feel that there was lot of truth in what the un- derwriters say about the ''loss cost in our district. So long as it is high, we pay for it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-18

highways of the most modern type. They should be trunk lines straighter, wider and better than any now existing. Trans continental and north-and-south motoring will soon be easier and more rapid than ever.
 Mexico is planning to complete, in another year, her new highway connect ing Laredo with Mexico City by way of Monterrey, giving direct access to the Mexican capital from southern Texas. This is an 8OO-mile section of the pro- jected Pan-American highway which is expected, within a few years, to run all the way from Alaska and Quebec through the United States, Central America and South America to Argentina.
 So much for the New World. In the Old World motorists are anticipating a great automobile artery which, starting from Calais and other seaports of western Europe, will run eastward through Istan- bull, Damascus and Calcutta on to the Malay Peninsula, next door to China. Another branch, which may take longer to build, will stretch from Damascus through the Holy Land and Egypt, down through eastern Africa to Capetown. It's going to be great world for auto touring few years from now, if any of us can offord to run cars by then.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-18
A Great Day for the Irish

Not since before the days of the World war has Waterbury observed such Irish activity as was registered for this years St Patrick's day. It was a momentous comeback for the Irish and those of Irish descent in Waterbury, Chiefly respon- Sible for the revival in enthusiasm yester- day was the newly formed and preten- tious Irish-American club, whose spec tacular showing from point of numerl- cal strength in yesterdays parade was most remarkable achievement.
 The occasion of St Patricks day cele- brations was foremost outstanding for the mammoth parade in which city-wlde organizations participated irrespective of race or creed, which in itself was won- derful testimony to the high esteem in which the predominant racial celebrants of the day were held. Only perhaps once ever surpassed by any other parade, and that the Fireman's parade of last sum- lner, was yesterdays unwinding panorama of marching men and women. On the side lines and in reviewing stands were home folk and visitors from throughout the state, ranking all the way from leading state figures to those of national lmpor- ance It was a great day for the Irish.
 And rightly so for down through the history of this great land, what moment O. great importance has not been repetc with the names of Ireland's sons? From Lexington to Yorktown in the great American revolutions; from Fort Sumter to Appomattox in the Civil war; from San Diego to Manila in the Spanish-Amerl- can war and from Verdun all the way through Chateau Thierry, Soissons Amiens, Seicheprey, St Mihiel and the Ar gonne in the recent World war haven't the sons of Ireland been well up in front in all these epochal events? And they will continue to be, as they are now in times of not of war but of just as serious import ance The Irish as they always did yes terday can always be depended upon to do their part to-day and tomorrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-18
Itemized Taxes

The 27 newspapers of the Iowa Daily Press Association have arranged to carry at the end of each month tax box-score, listing the actual tax payments of an aver age Iowan The first list appeared on February 4. It shows that "Mr. Average Iowan" had paid $21.63 in taxes in Janu- ary. The average Iowan is described as a man who owns his home, has wife and two children, owns car and earns about $2,000 year.
 His tax total is divided as follows: Sales tax, $2.26; gasoline tax, $1.59; cigaret tax, 48 cents; auto license, $17; telephone tax, 12 cents, and others, Is cents.
 The auto license payment is January item and will not appear again, but there will be other special items in other months, such as real estate and personal property taxes. He will have state in- come tax payment to make, although of course he is exempt from the federal in- come tax.
 This box score is an interesting and in- structve way to itemize a citizens total tax bill It rather calls for companion box score of the disbursement of the mon- ey by the governmental units collecting it. Does MT. Average Iowan-or MT. Aver age American-receive good value for his tax payments? If he does not, where does the fault lie and how may it be corrected? Should he be paying more?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-18
Press Comment
BETTER HOMES FOR THE MASSES
(New Britain Herald)

(NeW brlldln I1cTdluI
 A survey by realtors indicated that of 2,OOQ,O00 homes studied only 2.4 per cent were unfit for human habitation.' Obviously this is low percentage; but much must depend upon what standard of unfitness is adopted. From the standpoint of really modern hous- ing, with a reasonable amount of modern improvements in the hous. es, there probably are much more than that percentage, in the cOun- try. Indeed, the percentage prob ably will be much higher in every city.
 The idea of these realtors seems to be to point the moral that there is no need for excessive effort at slum clearance. As unsound financially as the slum clearance projects may be there can be no argument that American cities are besmirched with too large 8 portion of slum dwellings, and that any plan that eradicates them can do no harm even though in the long run the government itself will be forced to foot a goodly portion of the expense. M | Better living quarters for the masses--Ameri living quarters to conform with an American standard of living-are prime needs. A revival in the building industry will go a long way iowa d reyiving recovery throughout the land.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-18
Vienna Letter

vienna-UP)-"Gay Vienna" is reasserting itself.
 The brilliance, levity and ele- gance for which Austria's capital city was world d-famed before the World War again is coming into 1 its own.
 Encouraged by, the Schusnigg- Starhemberg government, the wealthier Austrians are spending | their money freely on high-soci- ety balls and the elegant clothing required for such occasions. Carnival Season Two of hundreds of these balls, which are the outstanding feature of the so-called Carnival season | here, were under the direct pat ronage of the government. These l were the Opera Ball and the Rathaus Ball.
 In covering both events, the | newspapers emphasized t h e amount of money spent. which in- directly benefited the masses. l The ball at the Opera House | was the most brilliant event Wiz enna has witnessed since pre-war days.
 over 400 guests were present. l Attended by, President Miklas l Chancellor von Schusnigg, Prince Starhemberg, many titled aristo- crats and the diplomatic colony, l this ball revived old memories. | Costly Jewels Costly jewels were brought out | from their hiding places. The size of Princess Kinsky's pearls and the dazzling jewels worn by Bar oness Clarice Rothschild, were I the admiration of all eyes. Near l ly every woman's head. if not adorned by tiara. at least sup II ported an aureole of silver or flowers.
 The bright uniforms of the Austrian officers added to the col orful scene.
 Trees four stories high and 40 wagon loads of exotic flowers were brought from the Castle of Schoenbrunn, former out-of-town residence of the Emperors. Enor- nous curtain of shining silver, +interspersed with magnificent arc lamps shed a lustrous beauty.
 The front of the former Im- perial box, occupied by the Pres ident and officials of State. had ben taken. away and a wide car pctSlQ StdTWdy Dulit up LO lIs
 Huge Dance Floor
 A dance floor was erected above the rows of red plush seats tc form one continuous floor with the gigantic stage. which is twice the size of the auditorium.
 Cabarets and a "Heuriger' wine-garden in the old Franz Schubert style, so dear to the Vi ennest, were arranged in the side salons. just off the magnificient marble staircase.
 Gay-hearted Vienna, so eager to make the most of it's night oi love and laughter, was not with out it's amusing sequel in thu early hours of the dawn. Wher the servants had extinguished al the tights, two coats were stiI
 hanging unclaimed in the ward robe. What to do! The comis saire decided to make searci through the building. Tn log, sound asleep were Baroness F and an attache from foreigi legation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-18

secretly-revised wording certain types of public works would be banned.
 Whereupon Byrnes revealed that an informal opinion had been obtained from the office of the comptroller general which cast. serious doubt on the use of money under the wording of the bill for such projects as rural electrification, soil erosion, re- forestation an subsistence homesteads. These. are all pet projects of the president and all bitterly opposed by senate ol d guard leaders.
 Indignant over the undercover sabotage, Costigan exposed the situation on the senate floor. SUPER SENSITIVE
 Carter Glass, chairman of the appropriations committee, W Il D throughout the debate on the bill had been damning it with faint praise, promised to remedy the matter by having an amend @ ment drawn.
 That seemed fair enough. And 1t would have been except for one thing-Carter's super-sensi- tive dignity.
 Following his discovery of the sabotaging language, Costi- gan had obtained from PWA attorneys a corrective amend ment. And when Glass promised to have such a provision prepar- ed, Costigan gave him this amendment.
 Next morning, prior to the re. converting of the senate, Glass received a copy of an amend ment from the White House.
 Examining 1t he found it was an exact duplicate of the one given him by Costigan. The ex- planation for this was obvious both had come from the PWA.
 To Glass this fact was deep personal outrage.
 That the PWA should h ave given Costigan an amendment before he, the chairman of the committee, had seen it was an affront to his dignity.
 Glass flew into frothing rage, refused to consider the amend ment, announced that the matter would be dealt with in a separ- ate bill--which he would spon-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-18

The Waterbury American spoke slight ingly last week of the two commissioners that would be named to have charge of racing in Connecticut should the bill now .in committee be passed. It said, '"Thcy would be two men made blind to what went on around them by the fact that their jobs would disappear if the state, dis gusted with the usual race track stuff should decide to cut it out ;" This race track stuff" has been greatly overplayed. We hold no brief for horse racing, but We do for debts The state is mourning them We must seek ways out. This looks like one. Perhaps it isn't, but in storm you know.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-18

It's all right for Rep. Daniel Hickey, House majority leader, to recommend that the Legislature set May 15 as it's adjourn ment date for this year. Perhaps this will make our legislators pick up their heels and dispose of the work at hand. Then again it may have the opposite effect and leave much to be undone, if everything IS crammed into hectic two months The 1885 Legislature should make legislation this year with lasting effect on the entire state. There are many important meas ures to be transacted, not to mention the thousand and one acts that concern the towns and cities of the state. The general good is too often overlooked in the excite ment of legislators pushing through bills for their old home town. It's all right to do that, too, but the business of the state concerns us all and must get first consideration.