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The Washington times., 1935-01-02
BILL OBOOS7
D.C.POWERS
STUDIED
Commissioners Give Tentative
-. Approval to Draft But
Ask For Suggestions

Giving tentative approval to a
bill to enlarge and clarity their
powers and authority, the District
Commissioners today submitted a
draft of the measure to the heads
Of various District departments
for comment and suggestions.
Commissioner George e. Allen
explained that the measure is not
in it's final stage and that changes
and improvements will be made at
the suggestion of the various Dis
trict officials before the bill is
presented to Congress. The prin-
cipal powers granted the Commis'
Sioners under the measure allow
them to control the action of any
commission or board financed in
whole or in part from revenues OF
the District.
This section of the bill gives
the Commissioners the power to
appoint members of such boards
as the Board Of Public Welfare,
the Parole Board, the Alcoholic
Beverage Control Board. D,
Pardon Powers
In connection with the grant
ing of pardons the Commissioners
are given the power under the
bill to grant pardons for offenseS
against any rule or regulation
made by the Commissioners, and
to regulate the action OF various
boards by hearing and determ1n-
ing appeals. =.
A section of the bill would give
the commissioners power to re-
strain such bodies as the Bonus
Marchers" or Hunger Marchers"
from entering the District.
In the highways, parks and pub
lie space section of the bill the
Commissioners are given the right
to name streets, close streets and
to lay out, enlarge or change high
ways, being subject only to laws
made by Congress.
Aids Street Work
Corporation Counsel E. Barrett
Prettyman explained that this sec
ton enlarges the power Of the
Commissioners considerably and
that enactment of the measure
would simplify the administration
Of the city's streets.
Complete control Of traffic
would be given the District heads
under the bill. This section grants
full jurisdiction over the move
ment of traffic and the type Of
vehicles which will be permitted
to operate in the District.
The Commissioners would be
granted broader powers in the con-
troll of private hospitals and asy.
lunas in the city.
The Washington times., 1935-01-02
ROOSEVELT, JR.,
IN CAR CRASH

RADNOR, Pa. Jan 2 Q.N.S)
Franklin D. Roosevelt, jr., a holi
day guest here at the home Of
his Harvard roommate, A. j.
Drexel Paul, drove his automobile
into a parked car, injuring a
man, early New Year morning,
police revealed today.
Edward Newman, %, owner of
the other machine, was hurled
from the running-board, injuring
his head.
After requesting that police
give no publicity to the accident
as he didn't want to worry his
parents, the Presidents son was
released on his own recognizance.
He was held for a further hear
ing by Justice of the Peace
Howard Harrison.
Young Roosevelt explained that
he was driving directly behind
another car and had not seen
the parked machine in time to
avoid the accident.
No definite charge was lodged
against the Presidents son, pend
ing the hearing which was set
for January is.
Young Roosevelt returned to
Harvard today.
The Washington times., 1935-01-02
JURY HAS TASK
TOFIND TRUTH

Adelu Rogers St. Johns, noted
noUeliSt and scenario 1Oriter, Is
on the scene at Pennington, N.
j., to Urite q special daily article
on the trial OF Bruno Richard
HGuptmann for the kidnGp-nur.
der of the Lindbergh baby. Read
her story of the trial eUery day
in The Washington Times.
By ADELA ROGERS ST. JOHNS
Copyright, 1885. by International
News Service)
FLEMINGTON, N. j., Jan. 2.
Bruno Hauptmann is on trial Tor
the murder of Charles Augustus
Lindbergh, jr.
Behind the legal proceedings
just beginning in the little New
Jersey courtroom moves a paHlo.
rama of past events.
Lindy was the first man to fly
the Atlantic slim, awkward
young man winging alone across
the treacherous eXpanSes OF dark
water to win the love of every
man, woman, and child, and
bring glory to his country.
Americas idol and ideal, Indy
met and loved and married little
Anne Morrow, daughter Of the
United States late Ambassador to
Mexico.
Foully Murdered
OF their love was born Little
Indy, heir to all that is best in
American tradition, heir to manly
courage and womanly greatness
and sound achievement.
Then this little boy with his
golden curls and his trusting smile
was foully murdered. Taken from
his small, warm bed, in his own
clean little room, beneath his
fathers rooftree, where every
child has a right to sleep safely,
he was dragged into the night and
killed, helpless little baby with
out one chance to save himself.
Killed by someone for money, for
gain, for greed.
Today we are beginning the trial
CONTINUED on Page ;, Col. 81
The Washington times., 1935-01-02
Religious Song
On Soviet Radio
Costs s Jobs

MOSCOW, Jan. 2.-Six off,
cials Of the Soviet radio service
have lost their jobs-all be-
cause they allowed a phono-
graph record of a Negro spirit.
ual to be played from the pow.
erful Comintern station which is
heard all over the nation.
Russia has banned religion,
terming it the opium Of the
people," and when the record.
made by the famous American
colored tenor, Paul Roteson,
was played-"Steal Away to
Jesus"-there was consterna-
in official ranks.
Soviet newspapers charged
that "a class eneply had found
its way to a Soviet r1icrophone. :"
It was further charged that the
playing Of this record consti-
tuted anti-Soviet propaganda.
And so the six officials are
out Of work.
The Washington times., 1935-01-02
ROBINSON GETS
LEADERSHIP
International News Service

1nCernaGAOHaA N0Wo service
Senator Joe T. Robinson, Of
Arkansas, was reelected Demo
cratic leader Of the Senate today
at a party conference Of Demo.
cratic Senators.
Senator James Hamilton Lewis,
Of Illinois, was chosen again as
party whip, and Senator Black, Of
Alabama, renamed secretary.
The Democrats renominated
Senator Key Pittman, of Nevada,
for president pro tempore Of the
Senate. His election is assured
The Democratic Senators also
authorized Senator Robinson to
name an assistant Democratic
floor leader from time to time
for such periods as designated by
him" This was an unprecedented
move, since neither Republicans
nor Democrats ever before con-
ferred such a power on their floor
leader.
The Washington times., 1935-01-02
DATA READY
ON DISTRICT
L|V|NGCOST
Results Of Survey, Still Held
Secret, Likely to Reach
President Tomorrow

Data on the cost Of living In
Washington and in 81 other cities
in the country will be in the hands
Of the President by tomorrow
noon at the latest. it was learned
today at the Department of Labor.
The survey is made semiannu-
ally by the Bureau Of Labor Sta.
tistics and is based on rents,
household furnishing costs, food,
clothing, fuel and miscellaneous
items, such as tobacco, entertain
ment, drugs and doctors bills.
Survey Results Secret
No inkling as to the latest sur
vey's contents would be disclosed
by officials at the bureau.
However, last June's survey
showed an increase from 82.1 to
1877 for Washington, as against
an average increase for the So
cities involved from 78.9 to 1913
on the index of the bureau.
Earlier Survey Differs
On the other hand, the study
submitted to the President as Of
December, 1888, showed an eight
point increase for the country's
average, as against a seYen-point
increase for Washington alone.
The lower increase for Wash.
ington at that time is aScribed by
labor officials to the fact that
Washington rentals, at that time
were considerably lower than
rents in other cities.
The Washington times., 1935-01-02
STRIKE TIES UP
FOOD IN OHIO

CLEVELAND. Ohio. Jan. 2
Q.N.S0.-Virtually the entire
perishable food supply of Cleve-
land and surrounding territory
was cut off today when the Com
mission House Drivers Union Of
Cleveland started a strike against
produce dealers in the city's food
terminal.
While the strike was called
against three firms. the tie-up
spread rapidly to many of the 81
other commission houses.
Strikers started picketing out
side the commission firms, and
most of the customary morning
auctions of fresh fruits and vege-
tables were called off because
there was believed slight chance
to move trucks from the ware
houses.
The Washington times., 1935-01-02
FURNACE VICTIM
LAID FOREST

BALTIMORE, Jan. 2 G.NSO.
While chemists and ballistics ex.
perts today studied microscopic.
ally the tiny metal particle which
apparently caused her death,
funeral services were held for Miss
Katherine Briscoe, 51-year-old So
cialite.
Miss BriScoe Succumbed Mon
day, shortly after stoking the fur
mace in the Briscoe home. Evi-
IDENTIFY she was a victim of a car
fridge which exploded and lodged
in her chest while she leaned over
the furnace.
Headed by DR.. Robert Wood,
firearms expert of Johns Hopkins
University Hospital, the group
studying the metal particle said
it was more interested in how the
lethal silver was propelled from
the furnace into Miss BriScoe'S
body than in its composition.
The Washington times., 1935-01-02
Rogers
Says:

BEVERLY HILLS, Cal, Jan.
2.-WelI, it looks like none OF
the schemes worked, and we are
going right on ahead just let
ting the new year come.
/ am on my way out to the
football game. I imagine it will
be in the papers anyhow about
who won. 1 will be too busy
blathering with old home folks
after the game to do much re-
porting.
It's real Chamber Of Com
merce weather boys THAT are
playing under the name Of Ala
bama) and those Pennsylvania
ones playing under the nom de
plume of Stanford to put up .
great game.
Pm anxious to hear about the
team that Huey Long imported
to beat Tulane.
Yours from the shady side ok
the bleachers.
The Washington times., 1935-01-02
Villiers Sail-BOat
Blown on Rocks

NEW YORK, Jan. 2 QN.s0
The square-rigged ship Joseph
Conrad, captained by Allan Vii
liers, author of maritime books
was wrenched from it's moorings
in New York harbor by the high
wind today and blown on the
rocks of the Brooklyn shore. Vii
liers was not on board. Efforts of
a police launch to pull the ship
off the rocks failed and the crew
awaited high tide for further ef'
forts.
The Washington times., 1935-01-02
Japan Places Big
Plate Glass Order

NEW YORK, Jan. 2 QNSO
What is believed to be the largest
export order for plate glass man
ufacturing machinery ever placed
in this country was received in
the year end business Of the
Niles, Bement, Pond Company
it was announced today.
The order, which was from
MitsubiShi, Shoji, Kaisha, Ltd,
of Japan, will amount to several
hundred thousand dollars.
The machinery will be manu-.
factured at the Hooven- Owen
Rentschler plant of the company
at Hamilton, Ohio.
The Washington times., 1935-01-02
Roses and Races
On Coast Point
ToProsperity
LOS ANGELES. Js

LOS ANGELES. Jan.
G.NS0 Prosperity notes:
Nearly 100000 persons from
all over the West gathered at
Pasadena to view the Tourna-
ment Of Roses parade.
Eighty-five thousand people,
the largest football crowd of
the season, paid $350,OOO to
witness the Stanford-Alabama
game.
Twenty-Five thousand persons
bet nearly $25O,O00 on the
New Year Day races at Santa
Anita track.
Los Angeles and Hollywood
hotels report the best business
in eight years.
The Washington times., 1935-01-02
Drowning Baby
Saved by Woman

Rescued from a water-filled
ditch yesterday, John B. Watt,
three-year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs.
B. j. Watt, Of Virginia Highlands,
Va, is recovering today.
The youngster was saved from
drowing by Mrs. C. M. Wright, a
neighbor, who heard his screams.
He was treated for immersion by
DR.. William B. King and the JET
ferson District Fire Rescue Squad. i.
The Washington times., 1935-01-02
Guffey Lacking
Senate Seat
By"Freak'
BY International News Service

O1 all the men elected or re-
elected to the Senate last No
vember, Joseph F. Guffey CD Of
Pennsylvania today alone had
no seat in the Senate.
Under peculiar arrange
ment, Senator Hunter D) of
Nebraska was given a seat in
the rear row on the Democratic
side to hold until tomorrow
when his brief term expires.
After IL o'clock the seat will
be turned over to Mr.. Guffey.
A seat even was set aside
for Senator elect Rush D. Holt
CD of West Virginia who will
not seek admission until June.
The Washington times., 1935-01-02
$50 CCC WOrkmen
Halted By Snow

NORWICH, N. Y, Jan. 2 (I.N.SO
Drifting snow marooned more
than $50 Negro CCC members in
their camp near here today. The
two-mile rural road leading into
the camp was completely blocked
in the most severe storm of the
winter preventing camp trucks
from breaking through.
Capt. George F. Kinney, com.
manding officer, said sufficient
fuel and food was available.
The Washington times., 1935-01-02
New Year Revelry
Takes Toll in n. Y,

NEW YORK, Jan. 2 G.NS.).
New York City checked up today
to see how much it paid the piper
for the most riotous and hilarious
New Years celebration in many
years..
Incomplete returns indicated
one person died of acute alcohol.
ism, about go were treated in hos.
pitalS for imbibing too much; 80
persons were injured; property
was damaged to the extent of
$25, 900 and no less than IS false
fire alarms were sounded.
The Washington times., 1935-01-02
Farm Credit Loans
Total 1880 Millions
international News Service

International News Service
The Farm Credit AdminiStra-
ton loaned more than $4,000, 900
a day during 1884, w. I. Myers.
governor, announced today. Farm
mortgage loans, production and
marketing credit made the total
loaned 1880 millions, about two
and one-half times greater than
the $737, 200, 900 loaned in 1888.
The Washington times., 1935-01-02
Defendant SHOWS
NO EMOTION; SEATED
YEAR L|NDBERCH
Rv JAMES L. KILGALLEN

COURTROOM, FLEMINGTON, N. j.. JAN 2 (1.N.s).
-Four of the IL jurors who will decide the fate of Bruno
Richard Hauptmann charged with the murder of the
kidnapped Lindbergh baby, were chosen today.
Justice Thomas W. Trenchard then adjourned court for
luncheon until Las p. Two of those selected
are women.
Hauptmann pale and expressoness watched selection of
the jurors with intense interest defense counse
dark tie.
COL Charles Lndbergh whose baby he is accused Of
dng after he kidnapped from his crib the night of
March l, 1892 sat 10 feet from the prisoner.
Colonel Lndbergh ruddy dyfaced seldom looked in Haupt
manns direction. He too extremely interested in the
proceedings He nodded approvingly Justice Trenchard
incsve rnlinps
The Washington times., 1935-01-02
62 in Navy to Get
Commander Rank

Sixty-two lieutenant command
ers in the United States naval
service will be selected for pro-
motion to the rank Of COM
mander next month.
Secretary Of the Navy Claude
A. Swanson today ordered the
Navy Department selection BOARD
to convene February 4 to make
the selections,
The Washington times., 1935-01-02
Prominent Woman
Victim of Amnesia

WHITE PLAINS, N. Y, Jan. 2
G.N.SO.-Mrs. Evelyn Clay Ever
EFT, member Of a prominent Geor'
gia family, today recovered her
memory at White Plains Hospi-
tai, where she had been under
treatment for amnesia since Mon
day when she was found wander
ing on the New York Post Road
in Scarsdale. 1t is expected she
will be able to leave the hospital
in a few days.
The Washington times., 1935-01-02
Va. Man Crushed
Between 2 Trucks

Bert Carter, colored, Halls Hill,
Va, was killed early today when
he was crushed between two
trucks at Alcova Avenue and
Glebe Road, in Arlington county.
A truck, operated by Cameron
Pullman, of Alexandria, crashed
into the back of Carter's truck.
which was standing still. pinning
him between it and another truck
standing in front of it.
The Washington times., 1935-01-02
Changes Her Mind
In Theft of Ring

NEW YORK, Jan. 2 G.N.S0.
At the suggestion of Mrs. jose
phine Siber, young widow who
caused his arrest charging he
entered her taxicab and stole a
diamond ring from her hand,
valued at $500, Louis Nardiello,
30, was dismissed today in Jeffer.
aon Market Court.
The Washington times., 1935-01-02
ICKES AIDE TO TALK

Oscar Chapman, assistant Secre-
tary Of the Interior, will be the
guest speaker at the Alexandria
KiwaniS luncheon tomorrow in the
George Mason Hotel. His topic
will be, High Lights of the Ma
tional Park Year (193N and their
Relation to Business"
The Washington times., 1935-01-02
ENGINEER KILLED

HAVANA, Jan. 2 0.N.SO.
William Scribante, 90, an English
man, divisional engineer Of the
United Railways, was killed today
in an automobile accident near
CapAgueX Three were injured.
The Washington times., 1935-01-02

Colonel Lindbergh conferred
frequently with attorneys for
the State. Next to the famous
flier sat Col. H. Norman
Schwarzkopf, who had charge
Of the investigation of the
crime which stunned the world
two and one-half years ago.
22 Of Panel Questioned
Hauptmann went on trial short
ly after 10 a. m. with the quaint
courthouse filled with newspaper
correspondents sending out thouS-
ands Of words to all parts of the
world.
Twenty-Five prospective jurors
Of the panel Of 48 were examined
during the forenoon.
Those chosen as jurors were:
/. Charles Walton, ST., ma.
chinist, Of High Bridge. (Fore'
mani.
2. Mrs. Rosie Pill, housewife.
OF Califon, a widow.
3. Mrs. Verna Snyder, of Read
ington, a widow, and mother OF
two children.
4. Charles F. Snyder, of .Clin
ton Township, a farmer.
Jurors All Parents
All of the jurors chosen SO
far are parents.
OF the % taleSmen examined
nine were excused by Justice
Trenchard who presided on the
bench alone. Seven were chal
lenged peremptorily by the de
fense, two by the State.
The State is allowed IL per
emptory challenges. the de
fenSe 20.
Judge Firm
AS the luncheon recess was de-
clared, two women were sworn
as deputies to guard the women
jurors. They were assisted by
two male deputies.
The four, guarding the jurors,
filed out of the courtroom and
went to the Union Hotel, across
the street, for luncheon. AS they
came down the Courthouse steps
there was a booming of photo
graphers' flashlights.
The small army of newspaper
reporters and writer's was i'm
pressed by the manner in which
Justice Trenchard ruled his court
room. From the outset he cracked
down" on all levity. A burst OF
laughter came early in the ses
sion when a talesman was being
questioned concerning Walter
Winchell, the Broadway column
ist. The ta1esman said he woulc
not be influenced by anything
Winchell said and laughter broke
forth.
But Justice Trenchard made il
plain he would not stand for any
lack of decorum. He pounded
his gavel and threatened to cleal
the courtroom. From that moment
order prevailed.
Hauptmann was led back tc
his cell during the recess by two
State troopers and several deputy
SheriffS. He was not handcuffed
SChwarzkOpf Attends
Col. Norman H. Schwarzkopf
superintendent Of the New Jersey
State Police, who had charge o1
the kidnapping investigation, sal
near Colonel Lindbergh. They
have been friends for years. They
cooperated closely throughout the
entire investigation and Colone
Lindbergh always indicated 81
preme confidence in the manner
in which Colonel Schwarzkopi
conducted the long search for the
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The Washington times., 1935-01-02

Fair and not quite so cold to-
night; Thursday fair and W0rmsr.
MEAN TEMPERATURES
, 1935-06-19

be remembered by many frienls he
made while visiting here some
time ago.
Miss 10 Caldwell, general super
intendent Of the McAllen Municipal
hospital. left Friday for her annual
vacation. She plans to spend two OF
three weeks at Fort Worth and
Meridian. Mrs. Fred Auer will take
her place at the hospital during
her absence.
MI. and Mrs. p. z. Montgomery.
former resident OF McAllen. return
ed Saturday to make their home,
They have been residing at Browns
Vile for the past three years.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Nj. Perkins left
this week for Fort Worth. where
they will visit In the home of their
son and his wife. Mr.. and Mrs
Skeet Perkins. They will 60 70
Louisiana from Fort Worth where
they will visit with relatives and
friends at their former home. :. =.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hermann DeutSch
are the parents OF a six-pound
daughter, born Friday morning at
city hospital. She has been named
Johanna.
, 1935-06-19
Social Confab
Held Monday
By Society

Members of the Woman's Mission
airy society Of the First Methodist
church W e entertained at a social
meeting OF the organization having
for hoSteSSes, Mr.. Herman B. JEFF
fiery. Mrs. J. p. Williamson, Mrs. T..
4. Black, Mrs. Jack Snoeberger, and
Mrs. q. .. Stell.
The program vas opened with the
group singing Of the hymn Lean
ing On the Everlasting Arm" The
Scripture lesson was taken from the
book CT Psalms and was given BY
Mrs. w. d. McBryde. Two delight
full piano solos "1ntermezzo" and
"Oh. Sweet Mystery OF Life" were
given by Byron Walters.
Lenna Louise Crow entertained
with three readings. "Lucinda's
Secret" "Regla wigler" and Little
Fly" With Mrs "A. b. Niven at the
piano. Mrs. Harry l. Fulk sang a
vocal solo. "Oh. Dry Those Tears"
Mary Helen Snow gave a piano solo.
"Pickaninny March" The meeting
was closed with the saying Of the
Lords Prayer.
Refreshments were served by the
hostesSeS. The church parlors were
fragrant with bowls OF red roses and
cleanders.
, 1935-06-19
Recent Bride
HOnored With
Shower Euent

Miss Juanita Adams. Miss Opal
Harris and Mrs. Paul Gillespie were
hostesses recently at a shower hon.
o-ing Mrs Buster Harris. who vas
before her recent marriage. Miss
Velma Parker. The affair took place
az the Gillespie home.
After the many gifts we're opened.
members OF the group enjoyed a
swimming party az Lake Olmito
Those present were MeSSrs. and
Mesdames Allan Carter. Darrel
Carter, j. p. Carter. S. w. Law
renee and Lawrence Goodrich. all
OF San Benito.
Mrs. w. A. Harris, Misses Bette
Cox, Armenia Adams, Opal letter
and Ruby Harris: MeSsrs. Paul Gil
lespie, Dearl Adams. J. w. Copen-
haver. Durwood Mullen and Jack
Mullen. and the hoSteSseS.
Mr.. and Mrs Jack Wiech have
returned from their wedding trip
and r nc home to their friends In
the Davis Court apartments.
, 1935-06-19

tons and a small round collar. She
wore a small hat OF blue straw and
carried a true colonial bouquet Of
briar cliff roses and pompom dahlias
tied with satin ribbons Of rainbow
hLeS.
The bride was attended by her
sister. Mrs. Leon Hinkley. who was
especially pretty in a blue lace
dress made on long lines, and who
carried an old-fashioned bouquet
Of briercliff roSebudS and gerberas
tied with pink satin ribbon. The
groom was attended by his brother.
Mr.. Richard Smith OF Kingsville as
best man. and the bride was given
away by Mr.. Leon Hinkley.
The Bridal Chorus" from Wag-
ne 5 "Lohengrin" was used as a pro-
ceSsional and the Wedding March
by Mendelssohn was used as recess
Sional with Mrs. Wiley Truss at
the organ.
Immediately after the ceremony a
reception was held at the home Of
Ms Lena Gay More on Levee street
Pink roSebudS artiStically arranged
IN bowls and vases ornamented the
reception rooms of the home.
In the dining room the refresh
mtnt table was laid with lace. with
The three-tiered wedding cake orna-
mented with pink rosebuds. and set
~ a bed Of fern and the roSebuds.
at one end of the table and the
punch bowl az the other. Mrs. Riley
Aiken served the cake and Mrs.
James A. Maxwell presided at the
punch bowl.
Mr.. and Mrs. Smith left shortly
after on a wedding trip TO Monter-
rev Saltillo and other points. Upon
their return they Will make their
home in Kingsville.
The bride wore for her trip a
Waite silk suit trimmed with touches
OF brown. with which she wore white
accessories with brown accents.
Mrs. Smith received her education
IN the Brownsville schools. and is a
most popular member Of the young
or social set. Mr.. Smith attended
the Kingsviile school and later the
University OF Texas.
, 1935-06-19
Miss Florence Burns Becomes
Bride of Mr.: Allen Smith
In Late Afternoon Ceremony

A very beautiful but simple we'd
ding of the week was that of Miss
Florence Burns, daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. w. Burns, and Mr.. Allen
Smith. Of Kingsville, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. o. A. Smith, of Kingsville,
which was Solemnized Tuesday aft
ernoon at 5 o'clc I at the Church OF
the Advent, with the Rev. r. o.
Macintosh. rector Of the church
officiating at the ceremony.
The altar was banked with a pro-
fusion of daisies and fern.
The bride, who entered alone. was
radiant in a gown Of pale pink or
ganza, made on long lines with
suIplice sleeves and with the bodice
ornamented with tiny covered but