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Evening star., 1936-08-30

Drawing death in daring rescue on
Chesapeake Bay. the captain Of .
vessel loaded with gasoline pulled
alongside q burning yacht yesterday
afternoon and took aboard five men
fioundering in the water near their
blazing craft.
The 50-foot yacht POGO from Rich
mond, Va, the Associated Press re-
ported, was en- route to Tangier Island
from Urbana, Va, when fire broke
out in the stern, swept the deck and
cracked around the feet Of the men
huddled in the bow.
Fearing the worst. they were pre-
pairing to leap into the bay and
gamble on the chance of being picked
up by q passing ship when the Mary
Jane of Tangier Island, laden with
. cargo Of gasoline, hove into sight.
Capt. Charles Wheatley. commander
Of the Mary Jane, fearing to make
direct contact with the burning vessel
Evening star., 1936-08-30
Ickes Turned Down
On De Luxe Autos
For p. w. A. Men

If public works engineers can't
stand being bumped around in
standard model automobiles, 1t
Is perhaps too bad. but the Gov
eminent is not going to put out
$50 more than necessary to pro-
vide motoring ease.
This terse admonition has gone
forward to Secretary Of the In
terror Ickes from Acting Con.
troller General Elliott in turning
down five proposed contracts for
de luxe models to carry inspectors
over the country, a decision yes
terday disclosed.
There were several reasons why
the Secretary thought the costlier
cars were the best buy. one of
which was that the less expensive
ARE more firing to drive"
None of the reasons held water,
so far as Elliott was concerned,
and "as to the suggestion that
the standard vehicles are more
firing to drive it Is assumed that
engineer inspectors of the Public
Works Administration are suffi-
GENTLY robust to Withstand the
hardships entailed in the driving
of automobiles purchased and
maintained for their use at Gov
ernment expense without undue
exhaustion"
Evening star., 1936-08-30
Gasoline-Laden Ship Rescues
Fiue Alongside Blazing Yacht

because Of his inflammable cargo,
called to the imperiled men to be
ready to jump as he passed by. They
complied with his command.
Despite this precautionary measure,
the men landed in the water close by
their ship and the Mary Jane was
forced to put in within few feet Of
the POGO to affect the rescue. The
men, clothed only from the waist
down, were taken to Tangier. One
of them was q colored cook.
The yacht. owned by C. E. Feathers
ton of Richmond, and commanded by
Capt. Melvin Disc of the same city.
burned to the waters edge and sank
out Of sight as the Mary Jane got
underway.
Capt. Furman Die Of Tangier car
ried the news of the rescue TO Crisfield
from the island, which has no COM
munication with the mainland other
than the boat
Evening star., 1936-08-30
DEMOCRATS RELY
ON GOV. BRANN IN
NAMES ELECTION
Candidate for Senate Is
Seeking G. o. P. Support
in September Poll.
CONDITIONS INDICATING
SWING FROM NEW DEAL
States Newspapers, for Most Part,
Oppose Policies-Bitter Cam.
paign Fight On.

BACKGROUND
In political days OF old there uus
a slogan, "As Maine goes, so goes
the Nation" and all observers
held their bredths" from the time
the "DoiGn East" returns uere
counted in September until the
Nation -,Dide bdlloting took place in
November. Since the Maine popu-
lation uas predomtndntly Yankee
Republicans and the Nation most
frequently has elected Republican
Presidents dnytCdy, the Maine
"Dedther-pdne" had the appear
dnce OF accuracy. Seeming to clinch
the case Das the Democratic upset
in Maine in September. 1882. fol-
loped by similar national up
hedpdl in November. This year the
Maine forecast is particularly i'm
portdut.
Evening star., 1936-08-30
CHAMBER ASSA|LS
CONTROL POLICIES
National Group Statement
Reiterates Traditional
Principles.

In a broad Statement of policies"
the Chamber of Commerce of the
United States last night branded as
"indefensible" any Federal control of
production. but urged that industry
be permitted to make agreements to
keep production related to consump-
ton"
Saying its declaration of principles
had been approved by its membership,
consisting of l,400 business organiza-
tions, with an enrolment of 100000
members, the chamber also took firm
stand in opposition to imposition Of
codes upon industry by administra-
tive or executive authority"
The statement reiterated the cham
ber's traditional principles. In it
were suggestions for antitrust law
modification and for industry -formu-
lated rules of fair competition, re-
buke to Government competition with
private business. a plea for balanced
budget and for State control of relief
expenditures, stabilization of curren-
cies and return to the gold standard.
The statement defended the right of
the Supreme Court to pass on acts of
Congress and declared fatty that COM
mercial production of electrical energy
from water power is a private func-
ton. Coercion by law, by codes, by
taxes or by other methods was de-
nounced. Economic security was de-
clared a responsibility of industry
rather than government. Labor rela-
tions should be marked by freedom Of
coercive influences upon employees as
we'll as upon employers. the statement
said. Relief was declared primarily
a function of the States.
Before issuing its statement, the
chamber reported in its regular
washington Review" that conditions
in industrial and distribution fields
continued favorable trends" during
July and August.
It cited various business indicators
as evidencing improvement and called
attention to a 100000 increase in the
number Of depositors in mutual saw
ings banks during the first half Of
this year.
Defining its attitude on the relation
of government to business, the cham
ber said this entails primarily the
preservation Of equal treatment for
ALL" adding: Adherence to this pol
icy implies that there be placed on
each individual, whatever his func-
tions in the community. only that de-
gree Of restraint which will prevent
(see CHAMBER, Page A-s.)
Evening star., 1936-08-30
SHARP CUTS DUE
IN D. c. ESTIMATES
Hearings Slated After Labor
Day on 1888 Figures
TotaIing S58,027,433.

BACKGROUND
Auditor Daniel J. Donovan esti-
mates District expenses this fiscal
year wiH erceed current revenues
by nearly $4,000. 900. Deducting
surplus funds left from the past
year, there still piu be deficit
of more than 100000 at the end
OF this year, he finds.
A commission named by Presi-
dent Roosevelt has started a surpey
to determine definitely trlldt por-
ton of District costs should be paid
by the United States. The COM
missioners recently reDired study
of possible additional tares and
harmed department heads to limit
1888 requests to necessities.
Evening star., 1936-08-30
PRESIDENT GIVES
HOPE TO ODAK0TAS
Spends Night at Rapid City
and Will Tour Black
Hills.
b. the Associated Press.


RAPID CITY. S. Oak, August %
President Roosevelt arrived here at
6:l5 pm. (mountain standard tlme)
for his last stop in the Dakotas
during his personal drought inspec-
ton trip. bringing promise to do
everything so far as the Government
Is concerned" to cooperate in trying
to remedy" the drought problem.
That was his pledge TO thousands
of citizens Of this city and the sur
rounding country, given as he stepped
from his special train and into .
waiting open car.
He came to Rapid City for q quiet
Sunday and remarked he was look
ing forward to q delightful day to-
morrow, driving up into the Black
Hills
Memorial to Be Seen.
There, in the afternoon, he will
view the gigantic Mount Rushmore
National Memorial. where the figures
of Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln and
Theodore Roosevelt are being carved
high on q stony peak.
Mr.. Roosevelt planned to attend
church first at the Rapid City Epis-
copal Church, of which Rev. jerome
Pipes Is rector.
A troop of Cavalry from Fort Meade,
its band playing and bugles sounding,
stood at attention at the station as
the President arrived A line of auto
mobiles took his official party through
downtown streets between lines of ar-
plauding people.
Sioux Indians, in colorful dress,
from the Duhamel Indian pageant
and the Pine Ridge, S. Oak, reserva-
ton, awaited Mr.. Roosevelt at the
hotel where he stopped for the night,
and filed by to shake his hand.
Over an Indian rug runner the
President entered the building. where
more people packed the lobby and set
of a noisy ovation.
As he had said many times during
his survey of drought conditions in
the Dakotas, Mr.. Roosevelt remarked
from the rear platform of his train
that he was glad to see such cour-
(See PRESIDENT, Page A-4D
Evening star., 1936-08-30
Readers Guide
PART ONE.
Main NeUS Section.

Main NeDS Section.
General News-Pages Al, B-4.
Washington Wayside-A-2.
Lost and Found-A-3.
Death Notices-A-10.
ReSortS-B-5.
(Other Resort News-E-12o
Sports Section-Pages B-6, Bill.
Boating and Fishing News-B-9.
PART TWO.
Editorial Section.
Editorial Articles-D-1.
Editorials and Editorial Fea-
tureS-D-2.
Political Round-up-D-3.
Civic News and Comment-D-4. 4.
Aviation-D-4.
Veterans Organizations, Ma
tional Guard, Organized Re
seryes-D-4-5.
Crossword Puzzle-D-5.
PART THREE.
Society Section.
Society News and Comment
Pages Ell, ELL.
Well-Known Folk-E-6.
Barbara Bell Pattern-E-11.
Contract-E-11.
PART FOUR.
Feature Section.
News Features-Pages FL, F-4.
John Clagett Proctor's Article
on Old Washington-F-2. :.
"Those Were the Happy Days"
by Dick Mansf1eld-F-2.
Radio News and Programs-F-3.
stage and Screen-F-5.
Automobiles-F-6.
Children's Page-F-7.
High Lights Of History-F-7.
PART FIVE.
Financial, Classified.
Financial News and Comment,
stock, Bond and Curb Sum-
maries-Pages G-1, ca.
Cisssified Advertising - Pages
d-5, o.14.
Evening star., 1936-08-30
BY G. GOULD LINCOLN,
Stai Correspondent OF The Star.

PORTLAND. Me. August %
Democratic hopes in Maine center
particularly this year on Gov. Louis
J. Brann. If Brann wins on Sep
tember IA. Names quaint election
day, over Wallace White. the sitting
Republican Senator. the Roosevelt New
Dealers will account 1t great VIC
tory.
AS matter of fact, what the Demo-
Gratis are counting on to put Brann
across is his personal popularity
and he has been rather lukewarm to
New Deal ideas. He was, for ex-
ample, one Of the first prominent
Democrats to say that the people of
Maine would not stand for an amend
ment to the Constitution validating
New Deal measures, after President
Roosevelt's famous horse and buggy
days" crack at the Supreme Courts
decision in the N r. A. case.
Brann has built up a great reputa-
ton as a vote-getter. However. when
he was first elected in 1892 and again
in 1884 he was opposed to Republican
gubernatorial candidates. who were
decidedly weak. In both years the
6. o. P. was at low ebb. nationally
and in Maine. Two years ago he
ran against q 72-year- business
man, Ames by name, who did not know
what it was all about and who at
times fell asleep on the speakers
platform.
White Has Good Record.
Today Brann is running against
Senator White. who is favorably re-
garded throughout the State. He has
made a good Senator, and has taken
q great deal Of interest in matters
that particularly affected Maine as
we'll as the rest of the United States
White is no back slapper and Brann
is. While White is making an ac-
ceptable campaign, Brann is regarded
as the better man on the stump.
White has been in Washington for
years, first as a member of the House
and for the last six years as Senator.
Brann has had the advantage Of
being in public office in Maine for
the last four years, and Of coming
constantly in contact with Maine
voters. When he was not in Maine, he
was running down to Washington to
get Federal funds for Maine, a job
at which he has been acclaimed par
ticularly successful. Indeed, it is said
that he has brought at least $780,
0O0, 900 into Maine from Federal ap-
propriations, or about million dol
lars a week for the last three years.
The money probably would have
reached Maine in any event, but
Brann was Johnny-on-th to
claim the credit. Brann has been at
particular pains to make friends
among the Republicans, realizing that
(See MAINE, Page A-5.)
Evening star., 1936-08-30
Mexico Strike Ends.

MEXICO CITY, August 20 (H).-A
strike that halted cotton picking on
l04 Durango Coahuila plantations
ended today.
The strikers returned to work after
they were told by Secretary of Labor
Genaro Vazquez that President Lazaro
Cardenas' promise of distribution OF
idle land among workers would be
enforced in the region next year.
Evening star., 1936-08-30

A. and its clients were in such chaos
that in some areas it was impossible
to make head or tail of them.
Authenticity Of the report was ad-
mitted by c. B. Baldwin, deputy r. A.
administrator, at a press conference
last night, but he scof1ed at the SUP
preston" charge. asserting that so
mimeographed copies are in circula-
ton in the Government.
Baldwin accused the Republican
National Committee of distorting the
picture as set forth in the reports, and
said conditions were bad in only 20
out Of $500 Offices. There has been
no loss to the Government, Baldwin
said. and there would be none. He
admitted that in the rush of provid-
ing relief for some 10000 families,
documents in some offices were
crammed into desk drawers and other
Evening star., 1936-08-30
BY DON S. WARREN.

Bringing the District face to face
with one Of the most serious financial
problems in its history, municipal
department heads have proposed ap-
propriations for the next fiscal year
totaling $5s,027.433, or $14,413,52
more than provided for this year, an
increase of about SO per cent.
Heavy slashes in the estimates are
expected to be made by the Commits
sioners, who had ordered that the
requests be held to lowest possible
levels, but the department executives
pleaded the increases were based on
demands for service and the needs
Of growing Capital.
The first test will come after Labor
day, when the Commissioners call
public hearings on the proposals, prob
ably for September 8. Thereafter the
department heads will be called before
the Commissioners to justify their
requests.
The Commissioners 1898 budget
proposals then will be forwarded to
Evening star., 1936-08-30
U.S.. Agents Pose as 'Petters'
To Seize ExtOrtiOn Suspect

Butler was accused of sending let
tiers to parents of two socially prom
inent debutantes threatening harm to
their daughters, the letters were
signed THE Phantom"
The last one, received by Robert r.
Young, . Park avenue resident, in
structed him to take $4,000 to q
Jamaica street corner. wave a hand
kerchief and leave the money in his
car.
The letter was turned over to Fed
eral men, who kept the rendezvous.
The capture Of Butler was swift.
Sixteen agents were dispatched to the
vicinity Of the corner mentioned In
(Se0 TRAP. 1age Alb
Evening star., 1936-08-30
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
ut. PAUL, August 29.-Repre-
sentative Ernest Lundeen, Min
neapolis, was named tonight by
~ the Farmer-Labor party State
Central Committee as It's candidate
for United States Senator to go on
the November election ballot in place
of the late Gov. Floyd B. Olson.
Reconvening in night session after
an all-day meeting, the committee
gave Lundeen Al votes on the first bal
lot; Paul A. Rasmussen, State budget
director, 13 votes. and State Senator
George H. Lommen, Eveleth. 10. Lun-
deems selection then was made unani-
nous.
Lundeen already was the party's
candidate for reelection to Congress
(see LUNDEEN, Page A-l3D
Evening star., 1936-08-30
Hy the Associated Press.

NEW YORK, August 29.-Federal
agents, posing as hitch-hikers. drunks
and roadside lovers, trapped q young
man who appeared at . lonely rem
dezvolD on Long Island where $4,000
was to have been paid in an extortion
plot, the Department Of Justice an
nounced today.
The prisoner, William J. Butler, 18,
Of Brooklyn, was arrested last night
and today waived examination when
arraigned before United States COM
missioner Garret w. Cotter on
charge Of "extortion by mail" He
was held for . Federal grand jury In
5000 bail.
Evening star., 1936-08-30
5 PER CENT WAGE BOOST
GIVEN TO $500 MINERS
Arizona Districts to Raise Pay
Rolls SIT, 900 Monthly-of-
fee Salaries Adjusted.

b. the Associated Press.
BISBEE, Ariz., August 29.-More
than $500 Arizona miners received 5
per cent wage increases today.
Four copper mining companies-the
Copper Queen branch of Phelps Dodge
at Bisbee, the Shattuck-Denn Of
Bisbee, the Miami Copper Co. Of
Miami, and Inspiration Consolidated,
Inspiration-announced the increased
wages effective September l.
The average days pay boost will be
Is cents, meaning an increased pay
roll to the Bisbee and Miami Globe
districts of about $4,000 month.
Miami and Inspiration also an
nounced the move would bring ad-
justed salaries to office employees and
oficials.
Evening star., 1936-08-30
PRETTY GIRL FOUND
DEAD IN COAL SHED
Marks Of Violence Missing on
Body-Police Trying to
Solve Mystery.

ny lCc ASS0C.hteu EIcSos
MEMPHIS. Tenn, August 2s.-The
pretty victim Of a mysterious death
whose body was found in a coal shed
early today was identified tonight as
Laura Thelma Monaghan, 81, of
Chattanooga.
Capt. Frank Glisson Of the homicide
bureau said the Identification was
made by the girls sister, Mrs. Louise
Armstrong, o waitress.
There were no marks Of violence on
the body. Capt. Glisson said he had
been unable to determine the cause
Of death.
"The girl came here two weeks ago
from Chattanooga seeking work"
Capt. Glisson declared. "Other than
that we know very little Of her. We
don't even know where she had been
living"
He said an autopsy might be held
tomorrow.
Miss Virginia Sanders, 20, former
W. p. A. seamstress, discovered the
body lying on an old mattress in the
coal shed at the rear of her home.
A garage mechanic told police he
heard an automobile stop In the alley
beside the shed about 4 am. Police
=, said she had been dead three or four
Nours when found.
Evening star., 1936-08-30
$648,485 TAX VERDICT
ON SPRECKELS SOUGHT
Government Contends Money Is
Owing on 1927-s Income.
Interest Also Asked.
~ tie Associated Press.

Py tie Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, August 29.-As-
sistant United States Attorney Esther
Phillips filed complaint in Federal
Court today asking tax judgment of
$648, ,485, plus interest, against Rudolph
Spreckles, San Francisco financier
and sugar magnate.
The money Is owing, the Govern
ment charged, on 1927-8 income taxes.
The complaint stated Spreckles ac-
knowledged tax liability Of $2,007 ,4S4
on his income in 1928, paid three quar-
terly installments, but failed to pay
the fourth Of $5ol,s7
Later the Government assessed an
additional $l11.ss2 against the 1928
income and claimed he also owed $780,
S14 on hig 1877 income.
Evening star., 1936-08-30
POLICEMAN DISMISSED
Arrest Of Louisville Reporter Elk
ceeded Rights Is Finding,

LOUISVILLE, KY. August 29 R.-
The Civil Service Board dismissed Pa
trolman Francis E. Murray from the
Louisville police force today on the
ground that he was not justified in
arresting Harold Hotopp, Louisville
Times reporter.
The board heard charges filed by
the Times arising from the arrest Of
Hotopp and Photographer Art Abfler
at the scene Of the recovery Of body
from the Ohio River. The Times con-
tended that it was violation OF
police department regulations for
members of the force to set themselves
up as censors Of news and photo
graphs.
Evening star., 1936-08-30
AIRLINER IS HUNTED

Ships Join Planes in Search for
Craft and 8 Passengers.
BASRA, Iraq, August 20 R)-
Ships joined airplanes tonight in the
search for the missing Imperial Air
ways airliner Horsh with eight passen-
gers, unreported since Friday.
Oficials of the line, however. tonight
professed no alarm, saying that the
plane probably had been forced to
land in q region devoid Of communi-
cations.
Failure of emergency wireless equip
ment, the line spokesmen said, prob
ably accounted for lack Of reports
from the crew Of the plane.
Evening star., 1936-08-30
German-Canadian Pact Planned.

KITCHENER, Ontario, August 20
@.-W. D. Euler, Canadian minister
of trade and commerce, announced to-
day two German trade experts are ex.
pected in Ottawa shortly to discuss
details Of proposed German Cana.
dian trade agreement.
Evening star., 1936-08-30

(See BUDGET, Page A-l5.)
Evening star., 1936-08-30

(See SOVIET, Page A-14.)
Evening star., 1936-08-30

(See PRESIDENT, Page A-4)
Evening star., 1936-08-30

H. 9. Weather Bureau Forecast)
Generally fair with moderate tempera-
ture today and tomorrow; moderate north
west winds. Temperatures-Highest, "a,
at 1880 pm yesterday: lowest. SO. at 10
pm. yesterday.
Full report on Page Ais.
Evening star., 1936-09-11
SALE-AUTOMOBILES.

STUDEBAKER sedan 1928, 6-cyiinder.
$65: exceptionally good condition; motor
peppy. new tires. Cleveland 0139.
STUDEBAKER 1890 5-passenger sedan.
Here is a real clean car. Clean paint: up
holstery: tires good condition: S125.
g. g. g; guaranty. Capitol Cadillac Co..
1922 pend st. NV. Natl. $500. Open
STUDEBAKER 1881 sport roadster; new
black paint, new tires, red leather uphol-
Stery rumble seat: thoroughly conditioned:
only S235. Warfield Motor Co., 2525 Sher-
man ave. Adams 5000.
sTUDEBAKER 1888 "6'' sedan. Finish
like new; automatic starter, automatic
choke. safety. glass throughout, all-sseel
body. roomy interior. good tires and DOW
erful S5-h.p. engine: S415. Stanley H.
Horner, Inc, 1929 14th st. NV. Natl
9473.
STUDEBAKER 1885 Commander 4-door
trunk sedan: beautiful blue finish, praa.i-
cally new tires. built-in trunk. metal tire
ns One of The smoothest runnns cars
we've seen in months. a truly sensational
14th st. NV. Decatur 1900.
Evening star., 1936-09-11
sArE-Av1T0MoRvvrs

PONTIAC 1884 "S'' 4-door D. L. sedan.
Smart In appearance. this built-in trunk
model represents the maximum In COM
Portable. economical Transportation ct
price that's right; $495. Stanley H. Hor-
ner. Inc, ILL l4th st. NV. Natl. 1851.
PONTIAC brand-new 1898: win take mo-
TOR cycle in trade and give terms. 2S19
N st. NV. North 201s.
PONTIAC 1888 5-passenger sedan. Excel
Very good tires. You win asree this is a
real re- J.. Va value At $325. G; e. g. guaranty.
Natl. 1900. Open Sun. and eve.
sTUTz 1928 5rpassenger. de luxe equip
ment. You will be surprised at the re.
condition Of the car. Original
owner; only $4,000 miles: $145. G: G. G.
guaranty. Capitol Cadillac Co, 1922 22nd
st. NV. Natl. 1900. Open Sun. and eve.
sTUDEBAKER de luxe 1881 sedan: very
best condition. Sacrifice sale. only S145;
terms. Nolan. I'LL 18th st.
STUDEBAKER late end series. 1884 de
luxe Commander: RADIO. hot-water heater:
hnish Al; mechanically perfect: by origi-
nal lady owner. Emerson 1888. 13'
Evening star., 1936-09-11
SALE-AUTOMOBILES

sTUDEBAKER 1888 convertible D. [.
coupe. Dictator model. Gray finish, full
de luxe equipment. spotless throughout.
exc. tires. and a 6-cyl. motor that runs
like new. typical value at S475. Stan
ley H. Horner. Inc, I'LL 14th 1T. NV.
Natl. 1851.
TERRAPLANE 8 coach, 1893: 2. 800 actual
mileage; original car it left the factory;
$2g5. Suliivan's. 2435 14th st. NV. Adams
1922.
TERRAPLANE 1895 black 4-door sedan;
run $500 miles; Ike new. Ridgeway Mo-
tor Service, Geo. 9702. 13'
TERRAPLANE 1894 4-door sedan; dash
board starter and other special features:
S75 DOWN. balance in small monthly pay
rnents. Nolan Motor Co.. 18th and NJ
TERRAPLANE 1885 2-door sedan: blue
finish rich , mohair upholstery. concealed
tires. smooth-running motor. Only S497;
pay S75 down Nolan Motor Co, 18th
and M sts. NV.
$1a5 EQUITY in 1888 Ford de i. sed
radio. heat; S55. VIM. Edwards. 1914
Eye St NV. Met 0lS7