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Evening star., 1936-03-25
FLOODS RETURN
TOSTEEL CAPITAL
MonongaheIa Expected to
Rise 7 Feet Above Flood
Level Today.
By the Associated Press.


PITTSBURGH, March 25.-The
crest of a new flood, small in COM
parison with the watery avalanche
that spread devastation in the steel
capital a week ago, inundated streets
of neighboring lowland towns along
the Monongahela River today.
Workers evacuated several buildings
in the lower downtown Golden Tri-
angle" after reports o. gas leak
spread. National Guardsmen pa
trolled the area. Police officials re-
ported a slight explosion blew up a
man-hole cover but that there was no
danger of gas accommodating in the
area.
Weather Bureau officials forecast
the crest Of the Monongahela would
reach Pittsburgh by midnight, food
ing lowlands and Easements in the
triangle which was hit heavily by last
weeks devastation.
Reconstruction Speeded.
Pittsburgh's reconstruction program
moved forward, little affected by the
latest rampage which threatened to
put streets Of the North Side under
water again and to back water
through sewers into the cellars of
some downtown business buildings.
Weather Observer w. S. Brotzman
predicted a peak of 80 feet above
flood Stage-would be reached by the
river at "the point" where the Monon-
gahela meets the Allegheny and forms
the Ohio. This would be far short of
the disastrous 45.9-foot stage, reached
last week the first time in history.
Melting mountain SHOWS in North
west Pennsylvania also caused steady
rise in the Allegheny River, but river
men said the Allegheny's high waters
would reach Pittsburgh after the
Monongahela begins to recede.
Factories Damaged.
The overflowing Monongahela flood
ed parts of Fayette City, Monessen and
McKeesport. Some factories and build
ings were damaged. Residents of the
lower section of Fayette City, a coal
mining town, fed to higher ground.
Tracks Of the Baltimore e. Ohio
Railroad in River avenue, fronting the
Allegheny in Pittsburgh, were covered
with water.
If the 32Joot stage is reached, many
Easements still filled with the muck of
last weeks inundation would be
flooded, but the crest would be 1879
feet below the high mark of the great
flood.
The Monongahela was receding at
its headquarters in Fairmont, w. Va.
The tributary Tygart Valley, West
Fork and Cheat Rivers also were
falling.
Evening star., 1936-03-25
MARYLAND GIVEN
MILLION FLOOD AID
W. P. A. Allots Funds to Repair
Damage-Projects Must
Be Approved.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated PreSS.
BALTIMORE, March 25.-Flood-
battered Maryland was notified today
sl,000,000 of Works Progress Admins
tration funds had been allocated the
State to repair the damage inflicted
by swollen streams.
Notice of the ALLEGATION came to
Harry D. Williar, jr.. State w. P. A.
director, in the form of a telegram
from F. c. Harrington, assistant ad-
ministrator and chief engineer of the
w. P. A. in Washington.
The money will be distributed as for
regular w. P. A. projects and none Of
them can be undertaken until they
are approved in Washington.
Harrington asked Williar to submit
details of the projects on which the
money will be spent. 1t was expected
this could be done shortly, as many
Of the needs were reviewed yesterday
at conference in Annapolis.
Evening star., 1936-03-25

A few minutes before the House TO-
day adopted a special resolution pro-
viding $350,000 for emergency relief
in the, District, sympathetic members
took up a collection of $44 on the
floor for the family Of Everett Parker,
311 D street.
The Parker family first came to the
notice Of Congress at the last session
when Mrs. Parker nursed one Of her
infants in the House gallery.
The plight of the destitute family
was called to the attention Of the
House by Representative Dunn, Demo-
crat Of Mississippi. He told how the
Evening star., 1936-03-25
Hat Is Passed on House Floor
For Mother Who Nursed Babe

family was on the verge Of starvation
in a barren 10-by-10 room within the
very shadow Of the Capitol. and how
he had tried in vain to get them aid
from various agencies.
Sympathetic members dug into their
pockets and showered bRls and silver
into the hands Of Representative
Stubbs, Democrat, Of California. Be-
fore Speaker Byrns could stop the col
lection as against House rules, e44 had
been contributed.
Dunn said Mrs. Parker recently
gave birth TO her fourth child and
(Ses HAT, Page 2.)
Evening star., 1936-03-25
Coal of Flood Driue Increased
As Red Cross Finds Direr Want

Although the District chapter Of the
Red Cross was well over the top In its
drive for 5000, Washington's share
of a 100000 National food relief
fund, officials today urged that con-
tributions be continued because Of
widening scope of the flood disaster.
The National fund was at the haiti
way mark today. Rear Admiral Cary
T. Grayson, chairman Of the Red
Cross, declared the original $1,000 900
estimate Of probable needs has been
found to be too low. In view Of un.
foreseen depredations Of the high wa
ter in many sections Of the country.
when we estimated we would need
q $3,000,0 900 fund.-" Grayson said, I'VE
did not anticipate that the Hood wa
ters would be 80 widespread. We dtd
Evening star., 1936-03-25

not expect that so many thousands Of
families would be affected. Other
problems which have arisen were not
taken into account.
while every one has been exceed
ingly generous, feel it Is my duty
to stress that we will need more than
$4,000 If we are to adequately care
for the people who have been driven
from their homes by the flood waters" !"
In pursuance Of this appeal, The
Star will continue to receive donations
for flood sufferers. Collections by
The Star today passed the 5000 mark.
Gifts Of clothing or food for dis
tribution by the Red Cross should
be sent to the Salvation Army Social
Service Center, First and r streets, it
/cs-- DEN ~nOGG n.~~ ~
Evening star., 1936-03-25
Land Study Ordered.

ASUNCION, Paraguay, March Is
@.-President Rafael Franco today
ordered a preliminary study of pro-
gram for redistribution Of land.
Although the program still Is in
preliminary stage, the government
hopes to settle 10000 landless Para
guayans on grants Of 100000 acres
of lend.
Evening star., 1936-03-25
BY the Associated Press.


Robert E. Clements, who has re-
signed as national secretary of the
Townsend plan, said today he would
appear tomorrow before the House In
vestigating Committee with five-ton
truck full of records.
II am more anxious than they are
to have this investigation" he said.
I'VE have nothing to hide"
The secretary. who said his resig-
nation was based solely on his opposi-
ton to political activities of other
plan leaders, added:
IT have been responsible for flnanc-
ing the Townsend plan. I have COLI
lected around $850,000, and I have
accounted for every postage stamp"
He said the organization up to jan
uary l had spent $750,000 and still
had about $4,000 on hand.
We've built the biggest organiza-
ton in the country and 1t couldn't be
duplicated at 10 times the cost" !"
Clements said.
His resignation led to predictions
that there will be a further crack-up
in the Townsend organizations high
command.
Members of the House investigating
committee said they expected "other
resignation" soon.
Since Clements was widely credited
(See TOWNSEND, Page A-5.)
Evening star., 1936-03-25
copyright, 1885, by Associated Press.)

Copyright, 1886, by Associated Press)
LONDON, March Is. - The
United States, Great Britain and
France signed a new interna-
tional naval treaty today.
The pact removes restrictions
on the size of navieS, but the
United States and Great Britain,
poSsesSorS of the worlds might
est fleets, agreed separately to
maintain their navies at the
same level.
This Anglo-American agree
ment was expressed in an ex-
change of letters between Nor
man H. Davis, head of the
American delegation, and An
thony Eden, British foreign Sec
retary.
In signing the treaty, Mr.. Davis said
the United States assisted sin carry
ing forward certain fundamental prin-
ciples Of naval limitation which, with
good will on the part of all naval pow
ers, will serve to prevent a naval
race" -
I1C Sdlu tIlc AlICIlCdl
regretted that the instrument falls
short Of our best hopes in that it
makes no provision for quantitative
reduction and limitation"
He said that the international situ-
alton was responsible for this fact and
that, Gin the circumstances, drastic
reduction Of naval armamentS was
inanifestly not to be expected"
Cites Informative Clause.
Mr.. Davis called attention to the
informative" provisions Of the naval
pact.
I'VE have undertaken" he said, "to
keep each other informed not only of
our current construction in navies, but
also Of our projected construction. We
undertake to notify each other of all
vessels which we contemplate laying
down.
ANY one who thinks for moment
will recognize the manifest advantages
Of such an undertaking.
Dread of the unknown has been a
seriously disturbing factor in interna-
tional relations. The fear Of what
your neighbor Is about to do causes
distrust and suspicion which may in
turn lead to competitive increase
in ornaments.
1--WE hope to eliminate this fear in
respect of naval armaments by telling
each other frankly and honestly in
advance of our intentions.
1--WE believe that such an act will
tend so to regulate the rapidity and
development of the construction Of
one nation that it cannot be regarded
as q menace to Others"
Tonnage Not Limited.
The new pact, replacing the Wash
ington accord and the London treaty Of
1890, limited neither the number nor
the tonnage of the fleets of the three
participating powers, but introduced a
new scheme for advance notification
of naval building programs.
Delegates to the international con-
ference which shaped the new treaty
expressed hope that the program for
exchanges of information would curb
(See NAVAL, Page s.
Evening star., 1936-03-25
OHIO VALLEY THREATENED.

New Damage Foreseen as River Rises
at Cincinnati.
Copyright, 1896. by the Associated Press)
CINCINNATI, March Is. - Heavy
rains at the headwaters of Ohio River
tributaries caused a fresh rise in the
upper valley today that threatened to
(See FLOODS, Page A.
Evening star., 1936-03-25

by New York Central.
SYRACUSE, N. Y, March IS R.-
Disappearance Of a woman passenger
from a Chicago-bound New York Gen.
tral train was reported by railroad de-
tectives to Syracuse police today.
The woman, who held a ticket for
Chicago, they said, was missing when
the train arrived In Syracuse at 1912
last night. Railroad detectives said
the woman was about 40 and her
name was believed to be Jane Doyle.
Evening star., 1936-03-25
Capitals Water
Absolutely Safe,
Rutland Asserts
Washington drinking water is

washington drinking water IS
absolutely safe"
This statement was reiterated
today by District Health Officer
George c. Rutland to still per-
sistent rumors regarding effects
of the recent flood.
"The water is wholly safe for
either drinking or cooking" DR..
Rutland said. '"The flood had
no bad effect whatever on the op-
Grafton of the reservoir"
Evening star., 1936-03-25

Boats Asked to Look for Ship Oh
Philippines.
= MANILA, March Is R.-Twenty-
seven persons were feared lost today
as a general alarm was sounded to
boats in the Southern Philippine
Islands to search for the missing inter-
island cargo ship Commonwealth.
The 12-ton craft, carrying cargo and
a persons, including passengers and
crew, has not been heard from since
It left Cebu March 10.
Oflcials feared the vessel, unlicensed
because it was not considered sea-
worthy, capsized between the Tablas
and Simara Islands.
Evening star., 1936-03-25
EAGER
TO 0FACE PR0BERS
Townsend Plan Organizer
to Present TruCkl0ad of
Records, He Says.

BACKGROUND
Visions of prosperity Without ef-
fort for every person over so ,pere
conjured by DR.. F. E. Townsend,
California physician, in old-age
reuoluing pension fund, Which tDould
pay 5000 per month to each such
person. So impresiue t0as response
that mopement became political
build-up OF first magnitude iOith
legislation introduced in Congress
and pressure for enactment brought
upon members.
Fearful OF reaction at polls, in
diridual members of Congress for
most part auoided condemning
plan, but investigation finally uas
voted, NTH eight-man committee
epenly diuided among Democrats
and Republicans.
Evening star., 1936-03-25
BRITISH CABINET MEETS.

Hitler's Rejection Of Proposals by
Powers Is Discussed.
tCopyright, 1896. by the Associated Press
LONDON, March 25.-Adolf Hitler's
rejection of the Locarno proposals,
tightening the European crisis over
German occupation Of the Rhineland,
was deliberated by Prime Minister
(See TRADE, Page A-3.)
Evening star., 1936-03-25
Places No Restriction on
Tonnage, Limiting Only
Size of Craft-Provides
informative" Clause.
u. S..BRlTlSH PARITY
WILL BE CONTINUED
Davis Says America Regrets Ac-
cord Falls Short of Best Hopes
in That It Makes No Provisions
for Quantitative Reduction and
Limitation"

BACKGROUND
Since Washington agreement OF
1921, major powerS haue been
bound theoretically in matter OF
7,aval armament by terms OF pact.
Ratio set tDas 5-5-3-1.5-1.5 for
United States, Britain, Japan,
France and Italy. In 1880, Japan
iDas giuen slightly greater ratio for
lighter classes OF ships.
At conference this Winter, Jd-
pan insisted upon marimum par
ity in all classes, withdrew upon
refusal OF demands. Remaining
conferees then deadlocked oUer pro-
posal limiting size OF heapy ships.
Recognizing obstacles in yay OF any
real restriction OF naval ornaments,
Britain, France and United States
then agreed merely to exchange in
formation.
Evening star., 1936-03-25

.(See RELIEF, Page O.,
Evening star., 1936-03-25

(See JURORS, Page A.
Evening star., 1936-03-25
MISSING FROM TRAIN

(See FLOODS, Page ~
Evening star., 1936-03-25
27 FEARED LOST

(see TOWNSEND, Page A-5.)
The Washington times., 1936-01-28

that Is very impressive and worth
while. The apartment in itself is
very homelike and comfortable.
One large bedroom furnished in
mahogany and a smaller bed
room, suited for a young person,
provides the sleeping quarters. The
living room was comfortably
equipped and included a piano
among its furnishings. The kitch-
en- and junior dining room were
adequate size to take care Of the
needs of four or five, and it is my
opinion that a small family would
be very happy and cozy in this
unit. Rental is Sis.
UNFURNISHED ROOM:
Would you like an unfurniShed
room that could be equipped for
light housekeeping privileges
There is one that rents for $3.50
in the downtown section Of the
city that is available at once. This
is located in a two-family apart.
ment house where you would be
sure Of plenty Of heat and hot
water. It is just a pleasant walk
of about Is minutes to the heart
Of the city.
DOWNTOWN FURN. APT:
In the downtown section of the
city in a modern apartment house
there Is a most desirable apart
nent. The lady VINO furnished and
equipped this uniS has exception
ally good taste and she has ex-
celled herself here. There are two
bedrooms, not only nicely fur
nished, but tastily and cheerfully;
a living room with inviting easy
chairs. divanS. flattering lamps,
little tables placed just right to
give you added comfort. Then
there is a dinette completely fur.
nished that will seat four very
cozily and with ease. Next comes
the kitchen this room has
every possible convenience to aid
in the art Of housekeeping, even
to dishes, pots and pans. This is
really a very nice apartment and il
rents for $100. I will be glad to give
you further details if you wish
! them.
The Washington times., 1936-01-28
ROOM, MEALS AND
PRIVATE BATH:

What more could you want than
this . in the upper Northwest
section in the 57O0 block of Third
Street, there is a lovely room,
equipped with twin beds and hav
ing its own private bath. In con
nection with this room, the owner
will give delicious home-cooked
meals, just the kind and as plen'
tiful as mother would serve
Rental for two, is $40 apiece.
UNFURN. HOUSE-NORTHEAST
A little house offering untold
possibilities for a real home. There
are five rooms, bath, and builtir
garage, that would make an idea,
home for a small family. A good
heating plant provides the
warmth, and I have been told it i
a very economical one at that
Throughout, the house is in good
condition and when tell you the
rent is only $45 you had better
hurry if you are interested.
FURNISHED HOUSE:
Distinctly appealing and at.
tractiVe; a Colonial red brick
house in the beautiful setting of
Sligo Park Hills. Charmingly fur
nished in authentic articles of Co
lonial maple furniture, its inter
ior is particularly lovely. The house
consists of six rooms, bath, a nice
porch and a garage. The basement
was spacious and contained an
electric washer and all those neces-
sary things needed for Mondays
Wash. In the charming living
room there is an impressive wood
burning fireplace that added that
certain touch to a beautiful room.
It takes exactly 20 minutes by
auto to downtown. This is a sub
lease for a short period of time
and the rental is $110.
FURNISHED APT.-CONN. AVE
From the windows of this apart
ment you have a lovely view of the
surrounding wooded-section ano
the grounds Of Tilden Gardens
The Washington times., 1936-01-28
$3.50

$l1 1,5O0-KALORAMA RoAD-Just off
Columbia Rd handsome brick resi-
dence with s bedrooms and 2 baths. large
living room, dining roWn, reception hall
and kitchen Two-car garage on rear OF
lot. Originally built by local builder for
his own home. District $3.50.
THOs ]. FISHER 4 CO. NC.
The Washington times., 1936-01-28

OPEN DAILY - JUST COMPLETED
III TUCKERMAN ST. n: W.
Six Rooms, Bath, Built-in Garage
The Washington times., 1936-01-28

LOANS, $500 or less. Domestic Finance
Corporation. Arlington Trust Building.
Rosslyn, Va. Phone WE. 0306.
The Washington times., 1936-01-28

NEW HOME Mr. CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY
Open Daily and Evening"
Michigan Ave. & 18th Pl. N. E.
A beautiful homo of e rooms and baths.
PETERS HOME
The Washington times., 1936-01-28

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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-07-08
CUBAN OFFICIALS
ARRIVE In CITY
PAY COURTESY CALL AT THE
CITIZEN OFFICE THIS
MORNING

Courtesy callers at The Citizen
office this morning were DR.. Angel
Acosta Betancourt. of the Sow
ereign Grand Lodge of Havana,
Cuba, Caballeros de la Luz, and
Joaquin Alvarez Herrera, Grand
Secretary of the Grand Lodge of
Florida. of Tampa.
Mr.. Betancourt is distinguish
ed physician of Havana, and is
now making his second visit to
Key West. Mr.. Herrera has
been here number of times and
is meeting old friends and ac-
quaintances made on former Wis
it's.
Accompanying the visitors to
the office were ]. F. Fleitas,
Grand Deputy of the local lodge ;
Arturo Armayor and Fe,icianO
Castro, Spanish Consul in Key
West.
The visiting officials are to be
entertained this evening in the
home lodge Caballeros de la Luz,
on Amelia street near Duval.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-07-08
CUBA BRINGS IN
81 PASSENGERS
VESSEL LEFT LATE IN AFT.
ERNOON tENROUTE
TO TAMPA

Steamship Cuba, of the P. and
o. s. S. company, arrived from
Havana yesterday afternoon with
three first class passengers and
six second class for Key West; As
first class and seven second class
passengers for Tampa.
Key West arrivals: Angel Acos-
ia. Annie C. Page, Marguerite
Page, Ana V. Castellanos. Jose
Fernandez, Evangelina Fernan-
Gez. Delfin Fernandez and Dan
iel Fernandez.
The Cuba sailed o'clock for
Tampa. with the following passen-
gers taking passage at Key West;
Alan Boyden, NJ. D. Adams. Mrs
J. E. Lewis, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Gates.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-07-08
COUNTY BOARD
MEETS TONIGHT
SEVERAL MATTERS TO BE
TAKEN UP AT REGULAR
SESSION

Regular meeting of the board
of county commissioners viii be
held tonight in the county court
house in the office of Clerk Ross
c. Sawyer.
There are 4 number of matters
to ba discussed and depository ac-
counts to be read and checked.
Following the public meeting
the board will go into executive
session, it is understood, to dis
cu:s the bond refunding PROPOSE
ton which was made to the board
some time ago.
Roy drummer, of the Broan
end drummer company, was in
Key West several weeks ago and
addressed the commissioners on
this matter of refunding. He
announced at the time he adj
dressed the board that Attorney
Arthur Gomez and Attorney J.
Lancelot Lester were the COM
panv's representatives.
Since that time Mr.. drummer
paid another visit to the commits
sioners when the proposition was
again renewed and it has been de-
cided to discuss the matter to-
night.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-07-08
BAND CONCERT
BAYVIEW PARK
EXCELLENT PROGRAM AR.
RANGED TO BE PUT ON
THURSDAY NIGHT

Key West music lovers may
prepare for treat on Thursday
evening at Bayview Park when
the Key West Hospitality Band
under the direction OF Alfredo
BarrOsa will present as their out
standing number on the program.
ERA Diavolo" written by D. f.
f. Auber, and arranged Tor small
bands by L. P. Laurendean.
Two other numbers which it is
assured will be appreciated are
Mountain Trails" a march in
6-8 tempo, by K. L. King and
another composition by the same
composer, "Love's May Waltz"
The wonderful overture "Semi-
mole Overture, written by L.
p. Laurendean. is considered an
excellent example OF American
descriptive music.
There will also be selections
from al Trovatore", that famous
brain child Of Giuseppe Verdi. And
for light contrast the band will
present an instrumental quartet
Performers will be Eduardo Hen
riquez, Bob Pinder, Charles Filler
and Idi,io Borges, with selections
from 1.-TWO Guitars" and LA Am,
parsita."
Mr.. Filler will be heard in ar
ACCORDION solo, that exquisite
piece Of dream lightn0ss, "Stal
Dust"
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-07-08
China's Civil Employees
Ordered To Save Pay
Gny Associated Pre.sp

NANKING, July S.-Civil en-
ployees of the Chinese government
are to be compelled to salt away
part of each months pay check
for the rainy days that may be
ahead.
Coming on top of compulsory
contributions to flood relief, and
general salary slashes, long suf-
fering civil servants are greeting
the enforced savings scheme with
audible groans. and whispered
suspicious that this is but another
scheme to provide ready cash for
the governments official spend
ers.
From two to 10 per cent Of all
salaries must GO into the thrift
account of the Central Trust Blu
reau. The interest rate is fixed
at the discretion OF the bureau.
which, incidentally is responsible
for arranging China's purchases
abroad of airplanes, tanks and
other engines OF war.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-07-08
ROAD DEPT. WILL
PROVIDE SPECIAL
FUND FOR WORK
EMERGENCY FUNDS WILL BE
SET ASIDE FOR CONSTRUC-
TON OR REPAIRS THAT
MAY BECOME NECESSARY

TALLAHASSEE, July &c,
B. Treadway, chairman of the
gtate road department, announced
that emergency funds will be set
aside by departmental districts
in the last half of the depart
ment's calendar year budget to
care for any emergency construc-
ton or repairs that may be neces-
sary due to storm or other rea-
sons.
Previously, the department has
had a general emergency fund,
Chairman Treadway said. but I'M
der a new plan the fund will be
set up for each of the depart
mental districts into which the
state is divided.
Before making up our budget
for the balance of the year, each
member of the road department
board will be asked to make a
special study of his district and
submit a separate emergency bud
get" Chairman Treadway said.
''That will cali for two budgets
for expenditure of road depart
ment money-one for regular ex-
penditures and the other for
emergencies"
He explained that because OF
storm repairs and construction,
much of the departments emer-
gency fund has been used this
year in the southern districts of
the state, and these districts con-
sequently have received a greater
amount of money than others.
Setting Up district budgets will
not prevent use of money in 9th
el districts. but will leave the
funds available for those areas
later, he said.