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The Washington times., 1936-01-17
Parking Lot Licenses
Planned by Id. C..

With a regulation compelling
the operators to pay an annual IL
cense fee, Colonel Sultan said, the
District will be given control over
them. He added:
"After this is done we will be
able to do away with some of
the unsightlinesS. Think how
much improved some of these
lots can be made if we compel
the operators to erect fence
around them with some attrac-
tive trellises here and them.
"We're not so much interest
ed in the amount of money
which will be derived from
licensing the lots. That's just
about negligible. But we will
be able to control them through
a license regulation, and that's
important"
The Washington times., 1936-01-17
NicheIini Returns

Al Nichelini, who was quite a
footballer for the Chicago Cardi-
nails in the late season, has re-reg.
istered at st. Mary's
The Washington times., 1936-01-17
W. P. RICHARDS
TO RESIGN

Tax Assessor William P. Rich
ards, one of the oldest and best
beloved employees in the District
service, informed the Commission
erS today of his intention to resign
from the service on March II.
Mr.. Richards will be 70 years
old on March IA. If he stayed in
office two days longer, he would
be retired. In announcing his in
tention to resign. Mr.. Richards de-
clared he had purpoSely fixed the
dav two days in advance OF his
retirement date. He said:
81 never did think much Of
this retirement system and 1
don't want to be drawing a
pauper's stipend for the rest of
my life. told the Commission
erS of my intention to resign so
that could draw down all the
money have accumulated in
the retirement fund at one
time"
After severing his connection
with the District service. Mr.. Rich
ards intends to spend the rest Of
his life on a farm in Delaware
which he purchased recently.
The District commissioners took
no action today on naming a sue
ceSSor to Mr.. Richards. There are
seven men under consideration for
the post it was learned.
The Washington times., 1936-01-17
MAXWELL JAIL
VOTE HIT IN
CONTEST
General Corruption Is
Laid to Democrats
In Election

CHMOND, Va, Jan. II.
Edith Maxwell. Wise county school
teacher, was voted by mail for
the straight Democratic ticket in
the last State elections, although
she was held in the Wise county
Jail waiting trial on charge Of
numbering her father, S. H. Suth-
erland, counsel for former Senator
Roland E. Chase, Republican, de-
clared last night in reviewing the
election contest between Mr.. Chase
and Senator Robert R. Parker,
Democrat.
The charge was made at the
Virginia Senate privileges and
elections committee hearing on
Mr.. Chase's allegations that the
election was fraudulent and illegal.
Ignored by Heuser
In summarizing for Senator
Parker, M. M. Heuser, an attorney
and present mayor of Norton,
failed to answer the Maxwell
allegation.
Mr.. Heuser laid the Republi-
cans allegations to Inference
of the grossest sort" and to teSti-
mony that was biased and pref
udiced and based on ignorance. "
After the hearing, speculation
was rife as to how Miss Max
well could have voted under the
absentee voter law which de-
clares that a person must be on
vacation, in pursuit of his or
her occupation or prevented from
appearing at the polls by illness.
It was pointed out. however,
that the charge of murder on
which she was being held was
not in itself a bar to her voting
because she had not yet been
convicted.
Mr.. Sutherland charged persons
under 81 had been voted, poll
taxes had been paid for others,
and that the portion of the alb
sentee voter law which requires a
written application for ballot
had not been complied with; that
the Democrats bought votes for
50 each, and that so per cent of
Continued on Page rs, Col. q
The Washington times., 1936-01-17
RANGE
DEMANDED IN
CRIME CURE
Workmanship Called
Outlet for Young
Men and Boys

Washington Is the Nations
Capital, but 1t lacks even one
good sized public rifle range. No
wonder crime is so great here,
when boys and young men are
denied the outlet of alert marks
manship as a substitute for
gangsterism!"
Pointing out the value Of rifle
practice in training youth for
safety and citizenship, C. B. Lister,
secretary Of the National Rifle AS
ISOLATION of America, today called
for the creation of a municipal
practice range in the District. He
said:
"The High School Rifle League
here has been permitted to de-
cay. The number of affiliated
rifle clubs has dropped from 22
to only two active groups. Space
has been put aside in the Wilson
High School for a range, but no
range has been constructed.
SITUATION ALARMING
"ThiS situation is alarming,
especially in a city as well pro
vided with instructor personnel
as Washington. And all the
time crime is on the increase
and accidents resulting from
lack of knowledge of firearms
multiply"
A site opposite the Potomac
Yards, on the Alexandria Road,
has been selected by the National
Rifle Association as a desirable
spot for a public range.
Cadets, civilians, stud ents,
police, Government departments
and safety instructors all need
such a range, Mr.. Lister said. He
pointed out that tournaments de-
signed to promote trained, men
tally alert craftsmanship could be
held on the site, which is under
the control of the National Park
Commission.
Not One in Prison
Out of more than $50, 900 marks
men, who have been qualified by
the association in the last ten
years, not one has been in prison
for misuse of firearms, according
to Mr.. Lister. He said
cover a quarter of a million
young Americans have been
taught proper use of firearms.
And every one of them has been
inOculated against the influence
of crime and gangSteriSm."
The Washington times., 1936-01-17
D. {. STUDENT
RITES PLANNED

Funeral rites for 18-year-old
Joseph E. Williams. Central High
School student who ended his life
with gas because he feared he
would fail in school examinations,
were being arranged today by his
parents. The services probably
will be held tomorrow or Sunday.
Young Williams was found in
the kitchen of his home in the
Augusta Apartments, New Jersey
and New York Avenues Northwest,
Wednesday by his mother, Mrs.
Maude M. Ryon, Treasury Depart
ment worker. His head rested on
a gas stove. The gas jets were
open.
Coroner A. Magruder MacDon-
aid issued a certificate of suicide.
The Washington times., 1936-01-17

Esthetic senSibilities Of Col.
Dan I. Sultan, the Districts En-
gineer Commissioner, and several
other municipal officials have
been outraged by the unsightli-
ness of a number of parking lots,
so something's going to be done
about it.
The mittee on licenses,
headed by Assistant Corporation
Counsel Edward w. Thomas, has
been instructed to draw up neces-
sary recommendations here by
parking lot operators will be made
to pay an annual license fee.
Under present conditions, the
parking lot operators merely have
to obtain a permit from the build
ing inspectors office and there
after the District has no control
over them.
The Washington times., 1936-01-17
Treasury Heads Cling
To Their FneDlaceS

smoke coming out of one of the
chimneys of the Treasury Depart
ment brought forth the statement
from a Treasury official:
ooh, that was just a mistake.
Somebody was fixing up a fire
in the fireplace in the office of
w. A. Julian Treasurer of the
United StateS)."
The Washington times., 1936-01-17
Murray
Says:

Quite a unique item about
the Bank of United States, in
New York, sending out 10000
Christmas dividend checks, and
having them returned because
the depositOrS couldn't be To-
Gated Funny, a bank can al
ways find you when your notes
overdue.
OF course, if they don't really
know where their depOsitorS
have moved to, it's usually the
banks own fault They're the
ones who did the fOre-clOSing.
And, come to think of it,
there's nothing so very unusual
about the whole thing "A few
years ago, most banks couldn't
even locate their cashiers.
MORATORIUM:
Money and women are just
alike. If you don't keep them
busy, they lose interest.
(Copyright 1886 Mcknight Syndicatel
The Washington times., 1936-01-17

More modern devices are used
for the heating of Government
buildings, but the officials of the
Treasury Department prefer the
cheerfulness of an open fire.
The eXcitem ent yesterday
caused by the turning in of fire
alarm when a paSserby noted
The Washington times., 1936-01-17
PAINTING WINS
HER H0N0RS

Although Associate Just ic e
Owen ]. Roberts of the United
State Supreme Court delivered
the opinion holding the AAA I'M
constitutional, a painting of the
products of agriculture entitled
simply vegetables honors
for Miss Elizabeth Roberts, his
daughter. Though she has been
painting for only year, critics
have praised her great talent" "
The Washington times., 1936-01-17
r. |. Bean Supper

The Rhode Island State Society
will hold a baked bean supper to-
morrow at the home of Mrs. Ada
Riley, 1877 Church St. N. w.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-27
Speaking of the Distribution of Wealth
Engineering and Mining JournaD

Engineering and Mining JournaD
 Last December in opposing Californias proposal to tax gold production we pointed out the funda general welfare of the community. Mines may be profitable unprofitable, but as long as they are worked they give employment, disburse wages and salaries. purchase supplies pay taxes, and sometimes dividends, and generally contribute to the prosperity Of the State"
 Supporting evidence of the wide distribution of wealth produced by the mining industry from the neighboring province of British Columbia Canada In 1884 the gross value of her mineral production $42,305,297. Was this wealth hoarded? Or squan- dered? On the contrary it was distributed into the most constructive channels of industry and commerce Wages and salaries took 35 per cent Nearly Il per cent spent for equipment and machinery. Freight and express payments accounted for another 10 per cent Next in order of magnitude the purchase of foodstuffs estimated at per cent. Then follow in minor percentages disbursements for electric power, fuel explosives building supplies lumber and timber insurance, and other miscellaneous items. Divi- dends declared during the year amounted to IA per cent of the value of the production.
 In short. mining in British Columbia in 1884 not only paid its way but bought capital goods consumer goods, and services that provided other employment in all the varied forms of activity that characterize modern industrial economy. What is true of British Columbia applies to mining countries the world around The Transvaal offers a striking example. Working revenue of Transvaal mines in 1885 74790876 pounds Working costs amounted to 56 per cent of revenue and dividends g per Stores consumed had a value of 24829266 pounds, including all manner of supplies food and equipment from bags and belting to wire and zinc dust.
 Mining is basic industry. It asks no favors, but it demands freedom from interference with the normal distribution of it's wealth by unntelligent taxation.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-27
DAILY LESSONS IN ENGLISH
  By w. l.. Gordon

Words Often Misused: Do not say, We have a celebrity in our midst tonight Say, We have eele- brity among us tonight"
 Often Mispronounced: Your. Pronounce the ou as in you, not yore.
 Often Misspelled Hawaiian; i; three as and two is.
 Synonyms: Caution (noun) carefulness, prudence, discretion, judgment.
 Word Study: Use a word three times and it is yours" Let us in crease our vocabulary by mastering one word every day. Todays word: :: Eulogistic; expressing high praise. His reference to Lincoln was eulo- gistic."
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-27
Exports at Any Price
Cincinnati Enquirer)


 The German threat to expand export trade by selling below production cost and subsidzing porters-in a word, by dumping goods abroad-comes at most unfortunate time The former members of the gold bloc" have not only devaued their rencies but have lowered tariffs and away import quotas extensively. This paves the way for rapid resumption of world tradethe end the United States has been seeking for several years by negotiating reciprocal trade pacts Germany is threatening to go directly counter to this trend
 In the long run, Germany herself will be the chief loser by such policy. Dumping of conmodi- ties on her part will lead to reprisas from other countries and German exporters will find it harder than to sell abroad. The United States for many months denied to Germany the tariff benefits of the IA reciprocal pacts protest against the dump ing of goods here. This be done again, and doubt less will, if the German threat is carried out
 The motive of the Naz Government, doubtless is to provide enough foreign exchange that stra- tegic materials be imported more extensively as aid to the Reich's vast rearmament program If the Germans willing to deny themselves many foods and other commodities customary for a decent standard of living in order to import copper, cotton, and tin for armament that is their privilege
 But if they attempt to subsidize exports for this purpose they will surely find the world ptted against them. For the spirit of the time is the cutting away of unjustifed trade barriers and the resumption Of international trade an equitable basis It would be assuming grave responsibility to adopt national policy flatly contradictory to this trend.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-27
Political Speaking And The Radio
(New York Times)

From now on to election day the American people Will have more than their fill of political speeches Swarms of orators from both parties will be sent out to cover the land It is to be feared that many them will justify age-old criticisms and condemnations Of polltlcal addresses Carlyle said that no man could make one, and tell the truth He would be insensbly led into lying in order to please his immediate audi ence Gladstone once remarked, in somewhat simi- lar vein, that the hearers had as much to do with the speech as the orator on the platform They gave to him in vapor what he gave back to them in rain But none of the old censors of this kind of public speaking cou have foreseen what would be the effect upon it of the modern radio
 Some assert that it has killed political speaking Certainly 1t has destroyed the old fresh contact be- tween the speaker and his audience deprived him of the inspiration which comes from the sight of aten tive and fascinated listeners and robbed him o1 the direct fire of flashing eyes and expressive features. Now he has written out his speech ana talks it into 8 machine When this new custom was beginning to come in, attempted to place ss microphone in front of Elihu Root. He exclaimed Take that away I talk to Democrat but cannot speak into dead thing .s#
 On the other hand it may be contended thai the radio has been almost the salvation of certain speakers. This notably the case with Presidenl Hoover. Before the advent of radio it might have been said of him the Apostle Paul said of himself that he was in presence weak and in speech con- temptible But his voice went well over the radio and by it he got the of millions who otherwise would not have heard him at all or would have goh, out from his audiences disappointed at his way ot dropping his tones and speaking as if to himself alone It is needless to dwell the that Presi- dent Roosevelt has made himself a technical master of the radio that by it his words have carried charming personal quality all the country an. his voice rendered the most familiar in America
 Many political speakers very poor over the radio They think that they must shout in order te be emphatic. This is one of the natural and common offenses committed by Colonel Knox among others
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-27
Horoscope ''The stars incline
 but do not compel'
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 28, 1886

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 28, 1886
 Benefic aspects dominate strong ly today, according to astrology It is preeminently time favorable for women in both public and private life.
 Weddings under this sway are most fortunate. Although wealth may not be attained quietly happi- ness attends marriages ruled by this rigid configuration. .f Theatres are subject to planetary influences that promise a season of extraordinary success. Both stage and screen will benefit. Public support of amusements is to be marked in the coming winter by large profits.
 This is read as a lucky day for those who seek favors of any sort. It behooves politicians to extract definite promises of reward under this rule of the stars.
 Again milliners, modistes, fur riers, jewellers and all purveyors of women's wear are promised a most profitable season Money will be spent lavishly on attire.
 Inventors will reap success in many lines of effort. New methods of beating will solve problems for average households, it is foretold. Architects are to benefit next year when they will use glass for build. ing construction more than ever be- fore
 Florists should be fortunate in coming months. Rare blossoms and strange plants will be in wide de- mand. Roses are to regain their oldtime popularity.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of year of good fortune. Relatives will assist many young persons. Friends will prove their worth in practical ways.
 Children born on this day prob ably will be keen in mind, courag- eous in thought and exceedingly energetic. Many subjects of this sign have gifts as speakers.
 Albert Dickinson. merchant, was born on this day 1841. Others who have celebrated it as a birthday in clude Bashford Dean, zoologist, 1867; John M P Metcalf, college president, 1864.
 Copyright, 1936)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-27
FIGHTING WITH REPORTERS

If Father Coughlin keeps on fighting with re- porers his usefulness his candidate, William Lem Ike, and himself will soon be dissipated.
 Recently in Boston the radio priest had alter cation with reporter, John J. Barry, who repre- Sented Boston newspaper Following interview in which the priest quoted, Father Coughn de- clared he going to get" the reporter Later the reporter called see him. with the reported result that the priest snatched off the reporters glasses and pushed him violently against the wall before others could nercede.
 The reporter said he knew reason for the alleged assault. Perhaps, he was in error on his quotation of the priest. Such things do happen Reporters not infallble But the fact remains that usually they report accurately Whether they agree disagree with the matter they reporting makes no difference. The good reporter reports the facts he knows them
 Too often public figures say something on im- pulse which appears unfavorabe in type They shout they misquoted and blame the reporter This is not to say that Father Coughlin did that But he will find as have many others that fighting with reporters will only result in discounting his utterances in the public mind. American newspaper readers have come to rely the news dispatches They know they are based effort toward accu- racy. The average reporter doesn't care hang what the speaker says, but he makes it a point to get into type what said. Newspaper readers have come to understand that fact Fighting with the reporter afterward only tends to belitte the assaiant in the eyes of the world
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-27

The easy conversational tones with the instinctve sentence accents and cadences which the radio makes
 it possible to convey quite beyond the conception or practice of many who make use of it. Then, of course radio speech has to be carefully timed It must be written out and read with mechanical accu- racy which is fatal to the flashing inspiration of the old time speaking face to face. In time doubt speakers will have their imaginatons cultivated the point where they fell they their invisible audiences and could suit each phrase to the passing mood of listeners-in At present however the whole practice of the art of political speaking the radio
 is very much in a state of confusion The masters ct
 it are few and the msusers of it many While in th:s field also knowledge comes but wisdom fingers, the n.achine which causes the trouble also affords the relief One turll of the dial takes you instantly of the presence of speaker whom you longer can bear to hear
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-27
MODERN ETIQUETTE By Roberta Lee

@. Should a woman introduce her husband to a social equal as MT. Allen?
 A. No; she should introduce him by his given name, as George or as my husband"
 Q. What is the meaning of gen uine appreciation, written to ones hostess after visit in her home, re- gardless of whether a guest for a month of week-en
 o. Should the chair be pushed back into place upon rising from a dinner table?
 A. No; the chair should be left as it stands when one rises, though of course it isn't necessary to push the chair two feet away from the table.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-27
Philippines Create
 "Unfair Trade" Board

MANILA, P. l., Oct. 27.-A board to correct unfair trade practices and unfair business methods for the protection of consumer and legitimate traders is created by a bill approved by the Philippine Commonwealth National Assembly,
 The board will be made up of the Secretary of Justice, the Di- rector of Commerce, the Collector of Internal Revenue, and two rep resentatives of business. The latter will be appointed by the President with approval of the Assembly.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-27
State 'U' Sets Record
Seattle Times)


 Enrolment this year at the University of Wash ington has set all-time record The great insti- tuition is to be congratulated
 More than 10l00 students have appeared paid heir fees and taken their places in class To dhem a dozen additional professors and instructors have been added to the staff
 The scholastic year opens under the most satis- factory of conditions for professors for students and for the state.
 Naturally, not all the students will remain for he full period of instruction. Some will not be here for year. They will drop out after the first quarter
 However, the fact so many have appeared is convincing proof that more parents than ever before nave money with which to finance the education Of heir children and also that the State of Washington advancing steadily in population
 The Times is interested in this showing It is interested because of the number of young people nroled and also because of the showing of better financial condition.
 It wishes the students the best of good fortune md hopes numbers will continue in classes until they nave realized some at least of the benefits of uni versity educati ton.
 It is good thing for this state when so large proportion of it's high school graduates are willing md able to continue their education in the states highest collegiate institution.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-27
LOTS OF MONEY

It was way back in 1896 when Mark Hanna called Republican council of and opined that William Jennings Bryan was going to be elected There was but one way to beat him, MT. Hanna added and that was to loosen up the purse strings It was done forth With. MT Bryan was defeated and his Republican opponent. William Mckinley. elected The charge was made that Hanna forces bought the election D
 Whether they did or not doesn't matter now The in<ient of that national election only brought to mind by the report of the National Republican Com mittee that it has expended thus far $4 GOO on It's candidate, Governor Landon, and has raised its budget to S5,68600O
 It would appear that if MT Landon is not elected It will not be because of lack of financial support
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-27
 DRAMATIZE KITCHENS

Few women tfew men, for that matter) can visualize room layouts from drawings. General Electric has evolved way to dramatize the placing of it's units in electrical kit chens. Scale models of units are rented to dealers. The housewife can shift these about until she has her kitchen composition exactly as she wants it. Entertainment value of the models is great aid to sales men.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-27
SALES AT SEASONS END

Automobile sales are tapering in normal seasonal fashion, with esti- mates for last month putting pas senger car sales at 100000 (the best for the month since 1929) and truck sales at 50,000 (the best for any September in the history of the in- dustry, but below the volume of preceding months).