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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-06-10
CIT Y LIBRARY
CONSIDERED

ALEXANDRIA, Va, June 10.
Possibility of a city operated pub
lie library for Alexandria seemed
likely today following proposal
made to the city council last night.
Donation of 10000 books and an
$4,000 endowment fund was Of
fered the city as a start toward es-
Enlistment Of city-operated pub
lie library. The offer was made
by the Library Association of Alex
andria, which is now operated by
a private group.
Conditions Of the offer were
that the city would erect a build
ing to house the library and main
tain it along the lines Of other city
Libraries.
A committee Of three members
Of the council, including A. Slater
Lamond, John D. Matter and Louis
C. Barley, was appointed by
Mayor E. C. Dawson to study the
proposal and report to the coun-
Gil at its next meeting.
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convention since 1888 and stead
lastly refuses to wear a cravat.
His white bosomed shirt front,
bullying through a long-tail coat,
have made him a colorful figure
at the Republican gatherings.
Tolbert shepherded his six
white and three negro followers
north to Cleveland from Ninety.
Six. S. c., his home town. Ap-
pearing before the Republican ma
tional committee last week, he &C
cused the 10 white delegates,
headed by j. c. Hambright. of
Rock Hill, had Disseminated
against the negro representation.
Undismayed by the party lead
ers' refusa, to seat his group, Toll
bert carried the fight to the Gre
dentialS committee. Upon sup
planting the Hambright delega-
| ton, "Tieless Joe" announced
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ROVER BEATEN IN FIGHT FOR SEATS

South Cardinals 10 votes would be
cast for Frank M. Lowden, of ILL
nois, in the presidential balloting.
While ruling against the Lilly
whites" in the South Carolina con.
test the credentials committee re-
fused to seat several Negro groups
contesting for representation on
the Florida, Georgia and Louisiana
delegations. This affirmed the
previous action of the national
committee.
Members Of the deposed South
Carolina delegation indicated they
would appeal to the convention for
a reversal of the credentials COM
mittee decision.
In addition, the committee re-
jected attempts by delegations
from Kentucky, Tennessee and
Washington to cast fractional bal
lots in the convention voting.
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PENNSYLVANIA
VOTE SPLIT

CLEVELAND, June 10 QN.SO,
A poll Of the Pennsylvania delega,
ton of rs in caucus today gave so
votes for Governor ALI M. Landon
for President on the first ballot.
Senator William E. Borah of
Idaho, was given 10 votes mostly
by delegates pledged to him in
the primary. Senator Frederick
Steiwer of Oregon, convention key
noter, was given four, and Frank
Knox, of Chicago, and Senator
Lester J. Davidson, of Iowa, three
each.
The Pernsylvanians indicated
only how they will vote on the
first roll call.
Former Senator David A. Reed
cast his vote for Steiwer. Senator
James J. Davis, chairman of the
Pennsylvania delegation, voted for
Borah.
Caucuse5 will be held from time
to time to poll the shifting senti-
ment, Davis announced.
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Republican National Committee,
the group ousted South Carolina's
slate of white delegates in favor
of another delegation which in
cluded three Negroes.
Victory for TOIbert
Exclusion of the all white
South Carolina delegation in
favor of the mixed unit marked
a spectacular triumph for Joseph
w. "Tieless-Joe" Tolbert.
A grizzled, white veteran Of
countless campaigns, Tolbert was
written out of Republican party
councils during the 1882 conven-
ton for pro-Negro activities in his
native State.
He has attended every G. o. P.
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TO IRON OUT PLATFORM WITH BORAH
TOday's Program
Of Republican
Convention

CLEVELAND, June 10 U.N.S0
The program for the second days
session of the Republican National
Convention:
Called to order at II a. m.
E. S. T., by the temporary chair
man, Senator Frederick Steiwer.
Invocation.
Music.
Report of committee on creden
tials.
Report of committee on perma
nent organization.
Address Of Representative Smell
Of New York, permanent chair
man.
Recess until 8 p. m.
Address Of former President
Herbert Hoover.
Report of committee on resolu
tions (platform).
Adjourn until II a. m. Thurs
day.
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Half a million for a baby
the Canadian StOrk Derby
the Strangest race in history
exclusive stories begin Monday
in this newspaper. don't miss
them.
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Treasury Condition

Treasury balance as of June 8,
$2,282, POP ,922.59; miscellaneous in
ternal revenue, $12,419,927.34; Gus
toms receipts, $9,656, 902.38.
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Judge Puffle, funniest con-
ceit Of Gene Ahern, appears
in Room and Board" starting
Monday in The Times. Don't
miss this inimitabIe comic. Fol-
low it every day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-07
Mrs. Wallis Simpson Plans
 T.vo Days OF Complete Rest

Mrs. Simpson. 1t was learned. complained that she did not even dare go near a window to see the orange trees and roses because pho tographers equipped with telescopic lenses were waiting to shoot her.
 When maid took Mrs. Simpsons black Scotch terrier Folly" for a walk In the garden this morning. the photographers snapped the dog 50 zealously that the servant, fright ened. decided to protect Folly's pri- vacy and whisked the dog inside.
 Rogers, Mrs. Simpsons host, said that she probably would remain here three or four days.
 Much interest was reused by news that Capt. Reginald Fellowe's yacht Sister Ann. on which the king and Mrs. Simpson cruised to Corsica two years ago. was made ready at Mon- leo for . voyage. The crew was or- dered aboard and workmen were making alterations at Fellowes ViilA Rooquobrune at Cap Martin.
 Mrs. almpsons room at the Rog- eFu villa directly overlookh the sea, Dut she keeps the windows shut tered mast of the lime.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-07
STOLEN AUTO IS
 IN BIRMINGHAM
John Thomasaitis Picked Up By Alabama Police;
 Car Stolen in August

Chief Inspector Joseph Stevens of the local detective bureau received word this morning that John Thom- asaitis alias John Thomas, 8, of this city, is held by police in Birm- inghan, Alabama. Thomas. accord- ing to telegram from the south- ern city, has confessed to stealing a car here in August. The stolen machine. owned by William Labu- tis, of 843 Bank street, and taken from parking place on Bank street August 30. was in Thomas' possess sion when he was picked Up. Po- lice theorize that after taking the car here last summer, Thomas went to see the country. Apparently he headed south when cold weather ar- rived, and ran 'afoul of the law in Birmingham.
 Description Sent
 After the routine search for the stolen car last summer. police here sent Q description of the automobile as well as it's marker and motor numbers, to police all over the cour- try. The CT was Identified in Ala bamab through the motor number. Chief Inspector Stevens planned to confer with the states attorneys office relative to the returns of Thomasaitis to the city to face trial on . car theft charge. He will be brought back unless the federal government wishes to prosecute on the charge of driving 8 stolen car across e state line, federal offense.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-07
SURVIVING TWIN
 JOINS BROTHER
Lived Until Saturday Night After Operation Parted
 Him From Dead Body

New York, Dec. 7-(UP)-Plucky Simplicio Godino. confident he woud enjoy a normal life despite a unique operation severing him from the dead body of his Siamese twin. goes tomorrow to join his brother in the gate of heaven cemetery, Valhalla, N. r., his life ended l2 days after the surgical feat.
 Doctors who performed the deli- cate operation after Lucio Godino died of rheumatic fever gave Sim plicio such a good chance to live that he signed contracts for stage appearances and assured his wife. Victorina, that they were heading toward a lucrative career.
 Acute Meningitis
 Today, the cause of his death was described as acute meningitis" " Doctors said an autopsy was per- formed but they were not yet ready to disclose the results.
 6implicio died late Saturday night. His wife and sister-in-law, Natividad, his wife's twin sister. were at his bedside at the York hospital where he had lain since the operation designed to make him a normal person. .
 Hospital authorities said a spinal puncture revealed cerebro-spinal meningitis, an Inflammation of the three meninges which envelop the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-07
DEMOCRATSFOR
 JAIL.FARM PLAN
Rep. John D. Thonls Will Be Supported By His
 Colleagues Here

Representative John D. Thoms, minority leader of the present house of representatives, at Hart ford, will be supported at the 1037 session of the legislature by his democratic colleagues in the drive to push through Governor Wilbur L. Cross plan for a central jail farm for Connecticut. Already cer- tain county commissioners and as- sociated interests are lining up op- position to the plan, just as they did in the 1885 session when the governors proposed act was de- feated by the republican majority in the house.
 Locals In Favor
 Senator George 'Culhanc stated today that he is favorable to the central jail farm if Governor Gross is. Representative Daniel J. Ma nancy and Senator Joseph H. Law Tor will also follow the governors wishes on the t1dca sof scgregatii1e i1ovices and old-tirne offenders who at the present time, are ell housed together. at the eight county jaili in Connecticut.
 High sheriff Opposed
 At the last state convention of the democratic party in New Lon- don, Governor Cross urged the inc sertion in the party platform of a plank calling for 6 central jail farm. High Sheriff J. Edward Sla- win of New Haven county, demo- crat, spoke strongly against such
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-07
By HERBERT KING
 United Press staff Correspondent)

Cannes, France. Dec. 7-(UP)-- Mrs. Wallis Simpson. exhausted by her flight across France in search or peace. plans two-day rest Tn bed, 1t was learned today.
 She told members of the house. hold of MT. and Mrs. Herman L.. Rogers of New York at whose beau- tiful Villa Lou We'll she is a guest, that shc intended to remain In bed all day today and tomorrow.
 4 physician who visited her yes- tetrday advised the rest.
 The villa, on the beautiful hili called Californie overlooking the blue Mediterranean, was besieged night and day by relays of newspa- per correspondents and photogra- phers. :.
 An inner circle of police ringed tho villa. Next was an outer ring Of Correspondents and photographeFs-- a ring that pressed in occasionally, only to be widened again by the ring of police.
 Outside the outer ring vas q ripe of t0wnspeople, hoping to catch . glimpse cf the tamN,a vialt0F
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-07
BRITAIN SPLITS
 INTO TWO CAMPS
But an Almost Unanimous Desire Prevails for Ed-
 ward 10 Keep Throne
By ROBERT DOwsoN

United Press Stan COrrespOnuent
 London, Dec. 7.--(UP)-The Brit- ish empire was divided into two camps today on the subject of King Edwards romance with attractive Mrs. Wallis Simpson, but there was almost unanimous desire that he should retain his throne.
 Questioning of people of various political and religious beliefs re- vealed that those familiar with the facts from the beginning realize the gravity of the situation and the fundamental consequences, while those who have had to reply upon scanty and cautiously revealed ir1- formation during the past few days are inclined to judge the issue on a purely sentimental basis.
 Wealthy with Cabinet
 The upper, wealthy class. raising the old cry of British prestige" are backing the cabinet in it's ef- forts to induce the king to give up Mrs. Simpson. The nobility and the "old guard" conservatives have had their tempers ruffled on many oc- casions since Edward ascended to
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fBy United Press)

Winter flung tornadoes. torrential rain, and zero cold across three fourths of the United States today
 Government forecasters predicted temperatures ranging from 20 de- grees below zero to % degrees above for 2l states as c resume showed:
 1. Twenty-four persons injured by tornadoes and wind-stornls in Mis- sissippi. Alabama. Texas and Arkan- sas.
 2. Five dead and eight injured in c Detroit fire.
 2. Scores of dead in trafiic acci- dents caused by ice and snow.
 (. One dead from exposure to cold.
 one ship wrecked and it's crew of 70 rescued in Lake Michigan.
 c, Fresh water shipping paralysed by Ice in some sections. threatened in others; automobile and airplane trafflg impeded.
 Tornadoes ripped through farm buildlnes and homes neaE Tllsca- | lo0sa, Ala; OFeenville. Miss; iIain- burg. Ark. and Laurel, Miaa, oFeat- ct damage was in the vicinity Of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-07
|HOLYsPoNIlFF HAD GOOD NIGHT
Personal Physician I' Very Much Satisfied
 With His Condition
By STEWART BROWN

United Press Stan Correspondent)
 Vatican City, Dec. 7--(UP)--Pope Plus passed 6 comfortable night, Q Vatican spokesman reported today.
 Prof. Arminta Milani, his personal physician, visited him again today and found his condition "satisfac- tory"
 An air of optimism was noticeable at the Vatican as intimates' belief grew that the Holy Father would pass successfully the crisis raised by his swollen legs, complicated by asthma.
 But they were worried about the pontiff's age. He Is 70. At that age, 1t was feared. he might have a harder fight to overcome his present illness than would younger man. The Pope's physician prevailed on him to spend a week in bed. This. intimates said. the Pope promised to do. Heretofore. His Holiness has always objected to giving in" to weariness or illness, as he has led an extremel yactive life. In his youth he was noted as mountain climber.
 Absolute Calmness
 An ofiicial of the Papal building maintenance department voiced the feeling of many of his associates
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-07
CITY BUDGET NOT
 UP FOR DECISION
Will Not Be Presented for Adoption Tonight--Bald.
 win Street Project

Adoption of the 1o37 budget for the city of Waterbury k not in- cluded in tonight's schedule for the board of aldermen. It was stated today that the financial schedule for the coming year, approved Fri day by the finance commissioners, will be received by the aldermen this evening and copies of the bud- get ordered printed.
 Another meeting will be held by the aldermen week from Monday at which time the budget will be adopted and the tax rate set.
 Tax Rate Stands
 As stated in The Democrat on Saturday the tax rate will be 31.50 mills, the same as the levy for the current year. Most departmental budgets will remain the same with slight increases in some and drastic cuts in others.
 Executive Secretary Thomas P. Kelly was interviewed this morning
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7ornadoes, Rains, SeDere Cold Take Toll or LiUes

Tuscaloosa, where 25 houses were destroyed and 16 persons injured. Oreenville reported four injured. Torrential rains accompanied se- were winds which damaged homes and injured five persons ct Hoee- town, Ala. A tornado cut a swath through Longview, Tex. yesterday, damaged more than 76 houses. Several per- sons were injured at Longview and at oreggton.
 Nine vessels were trapped in ice jams in the eoulanges canal in Montreal. At least eight other ves- sells were believed racing to escape c similar fate on Lake Superior. Coast guard cutters were attempting to keep ice out of the eault Ste. Marie. Mich, locks and Bt. Marys river leading south.
 A furlouA gale battered the aban- doned frclghter Burlington of the Holland, Mich, harbor. The ship, laden with Iron, struck bottom eys lns lo make port. and Capt Jsmes woods and his crew Of 24 were Fe. moved by coast guards, most Of lhnm with . hvesehna.hH0y
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-07
Baldwin Tells House
 OfCon1m0nsNex Is To Come From King
Government Will Avoid Position of Stampeding King; Warns Him Delay
 Will Be Very Serious
BRITISH RULER MAY LET MRS.
 SIMPSON DECIDE THE ISSUE
By HENRY TOSTI RUSSELL Copyright 1s36, by United Press)

London, Dec. 7-(UP)-Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin informed the House of Commons today that the next move in the crisis caused by the kings de- termination to marry Mrs. Wallis Simpson is up to the king When his majesty makes decision, Bald win said, the governments of Great Britain and the Domnions will act.
 No Stampeding of King
 Baldwin thus avoided putting the government In the position of stampeding the king into nasty and consd cred action perhaps even his abdcaon The government he said would give the kng the fullest opportunity or weighing the decision which directly involves his own future happiness and the interests of his subjects
 Edward Is Given Warning
 The prime minister warned, however, that proonga- on of present uncertainty would involve the grayest risk to national and imperial interests
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-07
Supreme ol1rt Gipes Ruling For .NelO Deal
Stay in Utility Holding Company Act Test Cases Sent Back to Lower Court Telephone Companies
 Have Lost Battle

Washington, Dec. 7 (Up) - The Supreme Court today sent back to the lower coarts the fight of the New Deal for stay in utility hold- ing company act test cases, stay sought as part Of the governments strategy in supporting the validity of the act. -
 The courts decision left until some much later date . determine ton of the constitutionality of the utility act itself, one Of the most bitterly fought laws to be enacted under the administration.
 The high court held that it was within the power of the District of Columbia Supreme Court to order Q stay in trial of the action brought by the North American company, which sought to force the govern ment into an immediate test Of validity of the holding company act.
 Right Is Granted
 However, while granting the right of the lower court to stay the North American proceedings, the Supreme Court ruled that such 6 stay must be granted within certain lirnita- tions and that these limitations must be reasonable.
 The opinion, written by Justice Benjamin Cardozo, indicated that stay long enough to permit de- cision in the Electric Bond & Share Go. test case in New, York would amount to an unreasonably long delay.
 It was the governments conten- ton in the North American case that the action should be held up until the Bond G Share suit was
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-07
STRIP BANDITS

Norwich, Conn, Dec. 7- (UP)-Six "strip bandits" , who raided a dice game, forced 25 persons to discard their clothing and escaped with $2000 in cash and jewelry, were sought today by state police.
 Several shots were fired by the robbers, according to Sergt. Arthur w. Whit marsh, who said some of the victims were beaten be- cause they did not remove their clothing promptly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-07
ANNOUNCEMENT PLAN PROPOSED King May Fly to Mrs. SimpsOn-Put Decision
 Up to Sweetheart
By FREDERICK KUH (COpyright 1936, by United Press)

London, Dec. 7-(UP)-King Ed ward is considering flight to Cannes to put up to Mrs. Wallis Simpson the conflict between his love for her and his loyalty to the constitution and the empire, 1t was learned today on reliable author ity.
 His favorite airplane was held in readiness at Hendon airport to take him to Cannes for a visit of from 24 to 48 hours, 1t was learned, and there with Mrs. Simpson to decide the fate of his kingship.
 The plan which the king is con- sidering is the result of an appeal made to him through influential friends to postpone indefinitely even if he does not abandon his intention of marrying Mrs. Simpson.
 These friends, too, used the argu- ment that in any event Mrs. Simp- son would not be free to marry him until--and if--she receives 8 final
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-07
Romance OF
 Royalty Is Recalled
Strange Coincidence a. Baltimore Beauty Was In- vOIved-Jerome Napoleon, Merchants Daagh-
 ter Were in Earlier Sensation

TELEGRAPH EDITORS NOTE Mrs. Wallis Simpson follows in the footsteps of another Mary land beauty who loved-and lost lin . world shaking, royal TO- nance. The parallel. the first ending bitterly, the other just be- gining, Is remarkable and the sim ilarity between Mrs. Simpson and Elizabeth Patterson, the Balti- more merchants daughter who married Jerome Napoleon and nearly shattered an empire, Is amazing.
 BY FRFEDERTCK c. OTHMAN Copyright 1938 by United Press)
 Baltimore, Dec. This is the story of a lovely Baltimore girl who married a king; whose romance end- ed in such tragedy as dramatits seldom dream.
 It is the story of Elizabeth Pat terson who left her sedate Ameri- can home, much as did Mrs. Wallis Simpson, to be wooed by a prince, who later became king.
 In 1903 Betsy Patterson was l9, daughter of the second richest man in Maryland. William Patterson. whose merchant fleets sailed the seven seas, whose real estate hold ings made him a croesus of the new world. Betsy was the acknowledged belle of Baltimore, slim, dark, and witty, when in the summer of that year Jerome Napoleon, youngest brother of the little corporal, came to Baltimore on tour Of the Americas.
 Met At Party
 He met Betsy at a party and swept her off her feet. Within a month, despite the protests of the emperor. they had obtained mar riage license. and upon Christmas eve were married by Bishop John Carroll. The ceremony was the big
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-07

nitely on the world problem involv- ing the British throne when inter- viewed by The Democrat.
 Opinions Unusual
 The opinions obtained by The Democrat today were unusual fin that not only a rector of the Angli- can church but also the pastor of a Congregational church joined in declaring that the business of the throne of England and it's prestige should not be mixed with the pri- vate life of the occupant of the same.
 T feel that the best interests of the British empire would be that the king resign if he intends to marry Mrs. Simpson" said Rev. pr. Walker. '"The private life of King Edward VIII would be a different matter and one of his own choice. As a king he has no right to marry anybody who would be queen Of England without the full consent of his advisors. The British cabinet haS right to counsel him on this subject. I feel that 1t Is credit to the cabinet the way in which 1t has handled the matter 50 far"
 Regrets Whole Affair
 yRev. MT. Anderson said: T regret the whole affair exceedingly. have hopes that everything will work out alright. know the king personally
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-07
RECLUSE, PETS
 DIED IN FIRE

Boston. Dec. 7.--tuP).--smoking in bed cost the life of Alfred Mar tin. 73-year-old eomerville Fecluse. Fourteen of his pet canaries perishs cd with him. Investigators said Martin. who kept . houseful of pets. including cats. dogs and eanaFies. was burned fatally when his bed clothes became lRnlted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-07

Baldwin insisted that the king himself had raised the issue by inc forming him of his intention to marry Mrs. Simpson. Other than telling the king that the govern ment will not sponsor norganatic marriage, the prime minister de- clared, the government has given His Majesty no advice"
 While the prime minister was making his pronouncement to a strained, anxious house, His Majes~ ty was at Fort Belyedere. reportedly considering a plan to fly to Cannes, where Mrs. Simpson Is in seclusion, and have her help him to make . final decision.
 People Strengthen Stand
 The kings strong stand that ho intends to marry the woman of his choice regardless of consequences
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