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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-05-01
WPA TO SPLIT
RELIEF FUND
WITH PWA

A compromise plan for earmark-
ing Q large portion Of the pend
ing 1,500-million-dollar relief pro-
gram for heavy construction prof.
ects as opposed to bondoggling
was reached at q conference yes
terday between President Roose-
welt and o delegation Of House
members.
The House group, led by Rep
resentative Better CD. OF New
York, outlined a plan for allocat-
ing at least TOO million dollars
for permanent projects. 1t is un-
derstood President oSevelt
turned a cold shoulder on this
and the delegation then dropped
its plea to 200 million dollars.
Under the compromise, As per
cent of the funds necessary for
q permanent project would be
granted outright by the Public
Works Administration. The re-
nainder would be supplied by pri-
vate loans, or by the Reconstruc-
ton Finance Corporation.
Those who attended the con-
ference at the White House in
cluded, besides Better, Representa-
tiveS Kramer, California; Dies,
Texas; DobbinS, Illinois, and
Dempsey, New Mexico, all Demo
Gratis.
Better said under the compro-
mise plan the Public Works Ad-
miniStration program can be con-
tinued without curtailing the
Works Progress program.
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ROOM WITH PRIVATE BATH:


A rare opportunity is offered to
the discriminating person who is
looking for a room in private
family. This is located in brand
new house that faces Pinehurst
Circle and where you would have
the advantage of home life in
every way. From the windows Of
this room you can see the bluebird
(the symbol of happiness) flutter-
ing in and out the trees, and the
surrounding lawns. Very COM
fortably furnished, it would make
an ideal home for one or two en-
ployed men. The bathroom is just
across the hall and there is an
other one on the first floor. Rental
is $50 for two.
APARTMENTS ON
CONNECTICUT AVE:
The spirit of moving seems to
have struck all of us, and so many
Of the requests are for apartments
out q way. They tell me that out
on Connecticut Avenue the tenn
perature is 10 degrees cooler at
times than downtown. Anyway,
there Is one apartment building
that has some most inviting va
cancieS to offer at this time. They
range in size from two to five
rooms and are unusual in size and
appointments. The building is
noted for its prestige as well as
the high type of tenants. With
24-hour elevator and switchboard
service and garage, what more can
I say?
A SCOOP:
A five-room bungalow COM
pletely furnished that can be had
the 18th Of May, which rents for
SIS. There is a little front porch
covered by gaily colored awning.
and q large back yard. AS this
type Of house is much in demand,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-05-01
10000 Brooklyn
Rats Assdssinated

NEW YORK. Approximately
5000 Brooklyn rats Of all sizes
have been killed recently in the
area Of demolished buildings for
the new plaza at the east end Of
the Brooklyn Bridge. The COM
mittee approved q request Of Ray
mond v. Ingerson, borough presi-
dent Of Brooklyn, for permission
to use $500 for determination Of
the rodents. About $700 of this
sum already has been spent, but
many more rats remain.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-05-01
New Fish Sale Record

GOTHENBURG, Sweden. May
1.-Official figures of the Gothen-
burg fish harbor show that 1885
was a record year with Abs, 900
tons sold for the equivalent of
$2,620,500 as against $2,286, 900
worth Of business the year before.
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Furniture Repairing
SMALL JOBS Cas- Z sOe %ors e. E'F n.
Greathouse 20 Sd St. N. E. Line. 3473.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Special Notices l3
SUPERIOR MINIATURES-COPIE
PRODUCTIONS-Made from any kind
of picture. EDMoNSTON STUDIO, 1888 y
Specialists in fine copies for over 20 years,
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Gas Heating
Gas Heating, Electrolux Refrigerator
Insulation Free Estimates
WASH APPLIANCE CO., Inc. col. 221O
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Boats
NATIONAL MOTOR BOAT SALES, INC.
500 Water St. 8. W. MET. 3O7O-93O3
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NICHOLS LIQUOR STORE
1910 Penn Ave. N, w. DI. 1921
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Furniture and Rag Cleaning
REGAL RU0 CLEANERS
1884 Water St g. " MAI. 6171.2-S-A
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Books Wanted
HIGHEST PRICES paid for Good Books.
Bargain Book Shop, sos 9th. Dist. 5007
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I would suggest you contact my
office Immediately for appoint
ment to inspect.
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AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE
Save and enjoy sound. old line stock
Long & Curry, General Agents
Barr Bldg, 80 18th st. N. W. NAT. 1913
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BOYS

Sixteen years Of age or over. with bicycles.
wanted at once for messenger work. Per.
manent employment with good pay. Apply
Mr.. Schryver, 1917 New York Ave. N. W.
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Camera Repair
CAMERA REPAIRING
FULLER d'ALBERT INC,
Sl6 10th st. N W Phone National 47l3
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furUSc0P0 ana rugs
OUR NEW STORE At s2e TTH ST. N. W
with . new and complete line Of furniture
Ho T Enc FURNiTURE CO. NE. 2osC
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Horse Equipment
RIDING. RACING AND POLO prepare
tions. W. H. Stombock & Son. 327S NJ
St. N. W., Washington, D. G.
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WGterpTOOfing
Plastic waterproofing from the interior or
exterior. Stucco renovating at reasonable
cost. Clarence Campbell, CLar. 1875.
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Real Estate
Investment Property
Houses for Sale

SPRING VALLEY
GARDEN OF BEAUTIFUL HOMES" =
Georgian Colonial home. bedrooms. 2
baths, dressing room, living room, dining
room room library. lsvstOry; electric l kitchen.
feet condition. %.
1119 18th St. N. W. Dist. 4464
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-08
EXPEDITION ON
 WAY TO RUSSIA

Cambridge, Mass, April 8-(UP) Equipped with elaborate new photographic telescopes, mebmers of the joint Harvard-Massachusetts Institute of Technology expedition sail from New York today for Soviet Russia to observe the June 19 solar eclipse.
 The party, led by Dr. Donald H. Henzel of Harvard, includes 20 emi- nent astronomers, among them eight women.
 Observation equipment will be set up in the southern rural mountains near -Bulak, 150 miles south of the Caspian Sea. Study will be con- centrated on chromosphere. or outer atmosphere of the sun. Con- tinuous motion pictures in film 30 inches wide and hundreds of still photographs will be taken.
 Dr. Menzel hopes the observations also may reveal additional informa- ton about the corona, flaming halo surrounding the sun and visible only during an eclipse.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-08
Cabin Coolidge Cobbler James Lucey Died Today

Mrs. Lucey died while visiting in Manchester, Conn.,, and three years later Lucey was married to MISS Annie Toohey, who was not related to his first wife.
 Lucey once made three pairs Of shoes for Mayor William E. Russell of Cambridge. Later Russell became governor of Massachusetts. He re- paired the shoes of Calvin Coolidge, who not only became governor of Massachusetts, but also president of the United States.
 It was on November 10, 1892, that Coolidge, then a sophomore at Am herst College, visited Lucey's shop for the first time. The future pres- ident, who was accompanied by two fellow students, wanted to have a pair of shoes repaired. From this meeting there developed 8 bond of friendship which lasted until MT. Coolidge's death.
 "No," Lucey once observed, T wasn't an adviser of Calvin Coolidge. He said more for me than I did for him. But I liked 1t when he said l was his guide, philosopher and friend And liked it when he said If 1t wasn't for me he would never have become what he was. It wasn't true. If I had never lived, he would have been great"
 On wall of Lucey's shoe shop 8 picture inscribed, MT. James Lucey, shoemaker friend of Calvin Cool idge, bidding him goodby at North ampton depot. MT. Coolidge was leaving for Washington to take up his duties as vice-president."
 Besides his wife, Lucey leaves two sons, James J., Washington, D. C., and John F., Easthampton; and five daughters, Margaret M.. Minnie ", Helen, Mrs. Katherine Lucey Dunn and Mrs. Nora Lucey Tewhill, all of Northampton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-08
DOCTOR SPEAKS
 FOR GUARDSMAN
Struck Down, Badly In- jured, But ExOnerates
 Soldier of Every Blame

Springfield, Mass, April S-(UP) While authorities debated a poss- ible court martial, pr. Benjamin AL port, 45, today had exonerated the national guardsman who bludgeoned him last month when he attempted to enter school to aid in flood re- lief work. "In my opinion, 1t is not the confused private who should be held for court martial, but the mis- directed authority" Dr. Abort said from his bed in Springfield hospital. Though his skull was fractured in five places from a blow with a rifle butt, Dr. Alport was expected to re- cover.
 The physicians assailant. private Mario Casseneln, q, of Pittsfield, was in military custody at the state armory. National guard Officials are expected to announce tomorrow their decision on a possible court martial. While I hold private Cas- senelli blameless for the incident" Dr. Abort said, T do, however, wish to condemn military authority so slipshod in its functioning that such an affair should have occurred. It is my urgent wish that no action be brought against Cassenelli by civil authorities when he is released from military arrest hope the court martial which he is about to face will exonerate him."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-08
By ELMER c. WALZER United PreNS Financial EditOr

New York, April B. (UPl = The stock market today rose to new high ground since 1881 and then receded slightly. Trading lighteAed on an influx of profit-taking con- sidered natural in view of the ap- preaching holiday.
 Favorable business news included a jump in General Motors sales for March to a new high since June, 1929. The gain had been discount ed, however, and the stock slipped back after an early advence.
 Electricity output for the week ended April rose to the best levels since late February. That, too, had been anticipated, and Utilities did little more than hold their own.
 Steel industry reports continued highly favorable. Iron age set the production schedule for the indus try at 66 per cent Of capacity, up 3 1-2 points from last week and Q new high since mid-June, 1930.
 At the days high, U. s. Steel touched P 1-2 up IA; Bethlehem 63 3-4 up 1 5-8; Youngstown Sheet & Tube 59 1-2 up 3 1-4; Republic % IA up l, and National 69 7-8 up 3-4.
 United States Rubber issues fea- tured the tire section. The common touched 32 7-8 up 2 7-8, and the preferred 79 3-8 up 3 7-8, both new
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-08
HOLY THURSDAY
 CEREMONIES

Cumberland, R. l., April 8.-(UP) Twenty eight boys from St. Pat rick's parish in nearby Valley Falls come to the Cistercian monastery of Our Lady of the Valley tomor- row to have their feet washed and kissed by 28 professed monks in a traditional Maundy Thursday cere- mony.
 The exercises, held in the mon- astery's chapter room, emphasize the humility of the monks and their charity toward the poor who sur round the religious retreat. After the washing and kissing of the feet the boys are given coins and later fed by the monks.
 In another Maundy Thursday rite the Very Rev. Father Prior John W. O'Connor, assisted by two priests, washes the feet of every member of the religious community, numbering about 65. The ceremony symbolizes the humility of Christ, who washed the feet of his disciples at the Last Supper,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-08
MRS. CURTIS GUILD
 DIED YESTERDAY

Boston, April 8-CUP)-Funeral services for Mrs. Curtis Guild, TO-. widow Of the three-time governor Of Massachusetts and ambassador to Mexico and Russia, will be held to- morrow at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross. Mrs. Guild died late yeSter- day at her Back Bay home after a months illness. Though her hus- band, who died In 1915, was one of the five founders of the republican club of Massachusetts, she formally attacked the republican party in 1926 for it's adherence to the anti saloon league and two years later bolted 1t entirely to stump for Al fred F.. Smith for president. She was one of the first three women di- rectors of the constitutional liberty league in it's fight for repeal of the 18th amendment.
 It also was in 1928 that Mrs. Guild embraced the Catholic faith. She was confirmed by William Cardinal O'Connell Catholic Archbishop of Boston, and the following year was initiated into the Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters. She al- so was a member of the Mayflower Society, the Society of Coloniel Danes and the Chiffon Club. Born Charlotte H. Johnson, daughter of Edward c. Johnson, member of the firm Of c. r. Hovey & Company, ske was married to Guild in 1892 when he was a reported on the Commer- cial Bulletin. She leaves only a sis- ter, Mrs. Vittorio Orlandini of Bos- ton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-08
Conference of Mayors

Washington, April 8 CUP) = A comprehensive plan to save life and minimize suffering when disas- ter strikes was issued today by the U. s. conference of mayor, aroused by flood and tornado tolls of the last month.
 The plan, already in effect in Los Angeles. was suggested for use throughout the country. It would set up machinery so that authori- ties would be prepared to meet any emergency, no matter how uneX- pected.
 Paul V. Bettcrs, director of the mayors conference, pointed out that hardly a city in the nation escapes some form of disaSter-hood, storm, earthquake. fire or pestilence--over a period Of years
 Los Angeles has set up a major disaster emergency council. In time of emergency it's executive commit tee of A members is ready to go into action at a specially designated headquarters.
 If the disaster occurs within the city limits, a law and order commit tee starts functioning under the police chief. If outside the city, the sheriff is in charge.
 Law-enforcing groups are assigned special duties and areas and each knows in advance what it's job will be. A fire committee, water com- mittee, and street committee start functioning.
 Other groups are in charge of medical duties, health, and sanita- ton, transportation, communication, intelligence and personnel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-08
CONN. RIVER IS
 RISING AGAIN

Hartford, Conn, April 8-(UP)- The Connection triver was rising steadily today, bringing fresh threats to the lowlands of Hartford and East Hartford.
 At 7:30 a. m. the river was nearly a foot and half above flood stage. The crest was expected during the afternoon at between 20 and 2l feet according to the weather bureau.
 Inasmuch as most of the homes in the affected area have not been re- occupied since the disastrous flood of several weeks ago, the damage was not expected to be great.
 The river had fallen to l3.4 feet Monday, Continuous and heavy rains both here and to the north started the rise again.
 Approximately $700,000 in flood projects have been approved for this area by the WPA at Washington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-08
BANK BANDITS
 STILL AT LARGE
No Clues to Three Who Robbed Berlin Bank of
 $5,81I.4O in Cash

Berlin, Conn, April 8. (UP)-Po- lice today were without trace of five bandits who held up the Berlin Savings bank at Kensington and escaped with $5,811.40 in cash. They made their getaway in waiting car which sped toward Meriden. A chain store manager gave chase but lost the car on the outskirts of town. The holdup occurred an hour be- fore closing time yesterday after noon. Using Miss Anna Tanti, 18, as a shield, three of the men entered the place and one of them drew a machine gun from beneath his coat.
 Bandit Stops Tear Gas
 One of the bandits vaulted a counter just in time to prevent Miss Ruth Warner, assistant secretary, from releasing tear gas bomb. The money was scooped into bag. One of the men strode into the office of the president and forced Jacob Sar- gis, real estate oerator, to join the other employees and depositors who were herded into cage. With the admonistion don't move until we leave town" the trio left the build ing, picked up a lookout stationed on the sidewalk and made off in their car.
 No Trace of Robbers
 State police were notified imme- diately and cruiser cars blocked of the state roads but no trace was found of the bandit car which car ried battered New York registration plates. Last night money bag was found in the back of truck at New Haven but it was uncertain whether it was one stolen from the bank. The robbery was the second at the bank within five years. On March 9, 1881, three men robbed the place of $13059.76 and were captured the I1ayf doU
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-08
Stricken Towns Encouraged

Gainesville, Ga, April 8.-(UP). Promises of federal aid encour- aged tornado wrecked southern towns today as they cleared away debris and prepared to rebuild shat tered homes and business.
 Final reckoning of the dead in six states was expected to be close to 500. The toll in Mondays storm here was placed at 136 and in Tu- pelo, Miss, PA dead were counted.
 Tupelo had 2,000 homeless who were fed at soup kitchens and housed in box cars, tents and any thing else available for shelter. Ma tional guardsmen still ruled the city.
 Property damage in Gainesville was estimated at $7000 000-a loss so severe for this mountain city Of 10000 that outside aid was impera- tive. A presidential order wirelessed at midnight provided $2,500,000 of federal funds for the entire south ern storm area and further aid was hoped for.
 In Tupelo, city and state authori- ties put forward plans for erection of 150 houses by the federal re- settlement administration, rebuild ing of public buildings and schools with federal funds, and addition of 1000 victims to WPA rolls.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-08
DETROIT HOCKEY
 TEAM ADVANCES

Detroit. April 8-(UP)-With two straight victories to their credit, the Detroit Red Wings hockey team to- day prepared to meet the Toronto Maple Leafs a third time in the race for possession of the Stanley cup.
 Already the National league champions, the Wings expressed confidence they will be able to over throw the Leafs and clinch the tro- phy when the two teams get to- gether again at Toronto Thursday night. Last nights contest ended with the Detroiters out in front g to 4.
 The Wings scored three times in every period of the contest while Toronto scored their odd tally in the final bracket. More than 12,- 456 fans at the Detroit Olympia gave the Wings five minute ovation as the cnotest ended.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-08
WPA WORKERS
 AT WASHINGTON

Washington, April 8-lUP) - A delegation of 500 members of the workers alliance marched around the White House today to present a petition for continuation of WPA, but found one one to re- ceive 1t. The marchers sang enthus- iastically. They were orderly and White House police made no at tempt to break up the demonstra- ton. After being told that neither President Roosevelt nor any of his secretaries were here, they left to call on WPA administrator Harry L. Hopkins.
 David Lasser, national chairman of the organization, said that his group consisted of WPA workers or other persons on relief.
 They came to Washington, he said, to persuade the administra- tion to continue the WPA on the present basis and to support a $6,- GOO 100000 program of direct re- lief. They are holding a conven- tion in the Washington auditorium.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-08
GROSVENORDALE
 STRIKE MAY END

Hartford, Conn, April 8-(UP)- The state board of mediation and arbitration today endeavored to compromise the strike of more than HOO cotton mill workers at Gros- venordale and North Grosvenor- dale called Monday in protest of Q 10 per cent wage reduction. All of the workers are employed at the two mills of the Grosvenordale com pany which owns practically half the town of Thompson. Company Agent John A. Skedgell had an- nounced the reduction general throughout the plant, affecting both employees and officers. Two state labor department representatives met with the board and company officials after conferring with strikers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-08
Trading frightened As Profit Takers WOrk
Approaching Holiday Brought Out Profit Seekers;
 General Motors Made New High Jump Since 1929

highs.
 R. H. Macy reported an earnings decline and the issue touched new low for the year at 42 7-8 off 3 Ia before meeting support. Radio Corporation dipped fractionally when it's recapitalization plan was made effective. Eventually, 1t was said, the entire capitalization of the corporation vii be in common stock.
 SpiegeI, May Stern made a new high in firm mail order section, du Pont hit a top in the Chemi- calls. Copper shares were featured by Kennecott and Anaconda which made new highs. Johns Manville jumped 4 points in firmer build ing group. New demand developed for some Railroad issues. Notably Atchison, which showed gain of nearly 2 points.
 Bonds were mixed with some Uti- lities in demand. Grains advanced. Wheat had gains ranging to cent a bushel. Cotton gained, as did Rubber.
 Dow Jones preliminary closing averages showed Industrial 160.97 up 0.03, Railroad 49.20 up 0.35, Utility 33.27 up 0.l2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-08

Northampton, Mass, April g = (UP) - James Lucey, 81-year-old Northampton cobbler, whom the late President Calvin Coolidge called my guide, philosopher and friend, died at his home here early today after six months illness.
 Lucey was born in County Kerry, Ireland, less than 10 miles from the Lakes of Killarney, August 6, 1854. AS youth he took up the shoe making trade. His first wife was Ellen Toohey, also native of Coun- ty Kerry. In 1880 the Lucey's sailed for America and settled in North ampton, where James brother lived.
 From 1885 to 1889 Lucey operated shoe repair shop near the North ampton fire station. Then he moved his shop to the basement at l8 Gothic street, where he remained down through the years.