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La gaceta., 1936-11-18

MadrinGs de una fiesta
Han sido escojidas madrinas
de la fiesta bailable que celebra
ra ell sabado la Secci6n de Re-
creo de la Sociedad Italia, las 81,
guientes senoritas Grace Fal-
some Y Mary Ferlita.
Sera un cabaret en- sus salo-
mes de la octava avenida y ealle
diez Y nueve.
Los arreglos de la sala estan
a cargo del j6ven Sam Coniglio,
Presidente de la Seeci6n de Re-
creo.
Tocaran las orquestas Don
Francisco Y Los Bohemios.
La gaceta., 1936-11-18
NOTAS SOrALE

t&..a, Alfredo Tamargo, Daniel
Bonino, Jose Perez, Ramon To-
rres, Miguel Hernandez y Car
los Lebron, y los ninos Medi Le'
,bron, Julio Mena, Jr., Eddie Ne
ma, ELENA Mena, Carmen To-
rres, Olgt Hernandez, Osilio Ga
Undo y Alodia Hernandez.
Una vida muy feliz deseamos
a la simpatica Carload.
La gaceta., 1936-11-18

MGs bales
La Secci6n Recreativa del
Centre Espanol de West Tampa
celebrara ell pr6ximd domingo
su tercera matinee, correspon-
diegte a la tec1porada invernaI,
Ia orquesta Don Francisco
oagpara de nuevo la concha de
susica.
e bailarA desde las a de la
tarde hasta las 8 de la noche.
La gaceta., 1936-11-18
Boda intinuG

BOdG intimG
Unieron Ell sabado sus desti-
nos los j6venes Jennie Alfaro y
Luis Menendez.
FL enlace tuvo lugar en- la ina
trinidad familiar y en- la resi-
dencia de la madre de la novia,
IL avenida nGmero 1912.
Para los nuevos esposos nues-
tros mejores deseos.
The Washington times., 1936-07-09
The Hecht Co. Basement
Clearance Footwear

90 Prs.-WOmen's 1.59 AIl-White
Moulded Sole OxfOrds-
Cuban heels; leather soles. 9M
Broken sizes, 4 to z ... AH&S
30 Prs. WOmen's 81 Leather Soled
Sandals, Open and Closed Ties
With slight factory defects that will
not affect the wear: leather
soles; Cuban or low heels. .AMM
Broken sizes ..... POS
800 Prs.-Children's Barefoot San
dals-All-white and dark smoked
elk; sturdy composition
soles; sizes SIs to 2 in the TAA
group ......... B~V
The Washington times., 1936-07-09

Smart double breasted
hot weather suits in
cords, seersuckers and
washable tweeds. A ii
perfect, with. sport back
and pleated long trou-
sers. Sizes Is to %.
The Washington times., 1936-07-09
and Little Boys
Wash Suits
Sell Regularly
for 49c to 79c

OGirlS and Jr. Hi
ORES eS- Piques and
printed sheers; sunback
and tennis types; 7 to
IA; and even 1912 to 1872.
O Girls Play SuitS-One
and two-piece; pleated
shorts; halter necks; 7
to IA.
q Tots DreSSeS-Organ-
dies and prints; 2 to 6.
OLittle Boys Suits
Broadcloth and poplins;
two-tones: 2 to s.
The Hecht Co. Basement
The Washington times., 1936-07-09
Clearance BIOusss

4OO-WOmen's 81 to 1.39 Crepe
and Cotton BlOuses-Dressy or
tailored; sheers, crepes. or A0M
candies; "a to 40. ... 3SS
15O-WOmen's 81 String. Knit Slip
on Sweaters-Novelty weaves; pas
tel or high shades; "a 90M
to 40 ............... Wv
Evening star., 1936-02-02
O'Mahoney Forum Speaker

A proposal pending in Congress to
supervise interstate and foreign COM
merce through a system Of national
charters will be discussed by Senator
Joseph G. O'Mahoney, Democrat. Of
Wyoming, in the National Radio
Forum at 1890 o'clock Monday night.
The Forum program is arranged by
The Washington Star and broadcast
over a coast-to-coast network Of the
National Broadcasting Co.
The title of the Senator's address
will be National Charters for Ma
tional Commerce." based on a bill
which he introduced in the Senate.
The plan would broaden the scope and
functions Of the Federal Trade Com
mission. One of the general tasks
assigned to the commission would be
to develop q program for the co-ordl-
nation, stabilization and orderly de-
velopment of the basic industries. The
measure also would prescribe condi-
tions to govern the flow of articles and
commodities in interstate commerce.
Senator O'Mahoney believes the plan
contains a basis for solution OF the
unemployment problem and also that
it would promote economy IN Gov
ernmeuk Chairman Wheeler q tns
Evening star., 1936-02-02
WITNESS DETAILS
DOUBLE Staying
Police Term Killings in Loop
Building as Murder
and Suicide.
By the Associated Press.

CHICAGO, February 1.-THE double
killing high in a Loop office building
today Of two investment company Off
cials was termed murder and suicide
tonight by police.
They claimed an eyewitness in an
Office across the court from the prl-
vate fourteenth floor quarters in which
j. H. Loevenhart. 81, and H. P. Gross
man. AZ, were found shot to death.
saw Grossman fall under fire from his
companions gun.
Policeman Andrew Carroll end j.
H. Smith said they obtained this state
ment from Attorney Royal j. Schmidt,
Shortly before IL o'clock I heard
what sounded like shot and looked
across the court and saw Mr.. Gross
man just rising from a chair.
There was another man in the
Office with a felt hat and long over
coat on. AS Grossman stood up this
man fred two shots in his direction.
Grossman Strengthened some and
finally fell face downward. When
looked again the other man was not
visible"
Loevenhart was president and Gross
man vice president of the Traders
Investment Co.
The events leading up to the finding
of the two bodies were described to
the police by Mrs. Louise Browne, "a,
bookkeeper for the firm. She said
Loevenhart, who had been in partial
retirement, appeared at the office in
the morning for the first time in sew
eral months and asked for GroSsman.
After waiting for Grossman to COM
plete a telephone call, Loevenhart went
into Grossman's private office and
closed the door. Mrs. Browne said. A
few minutes later, three shots sounded.
Other tenants from adjoining Offices,
summoned by the bookkeeper, found
Loevenhart dead with a bullet in the
head and a smoking pistol beside him.
Grossman, shot near the heart, was
a few feet away.
Evening star., 1936-02-02
"SIT-DOWN" PROTEST
APPEARS IN PLANTS
Rubber Workers Introduce New
Method in Disputes
at Akron.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
AKRON, Ohio, February Rub
ber workers in two major plants intro
duced this week new technique-the
sit down" method of labor protest.
Eight hundred Firestone Tire d
Rubber Co. tire builders declared Tues
day they would sit idle in protest
against the suspension of a fellow
member of the United Rubber Work.
ers' Union. The matter was settled
SO hours later.
One hundred curing pit employees
of the Goodyear Tire &, Rubber Co.
announced a "sit-down" last night
protesting piecework rate reductions.
A five-day week, effective today,
closed the plant-so the pit workers
went home.
Their spokesmen said they would
decide Monday whether to pursue the
Shutdown"
The tire builder stands as he works.
The Firestone "sitter-downers" faced
a dearth of chairs. The fortunate
roasted on available hand trucks.
Others sat on the floor, legs horl-
zontal.
Evening star., 1936-02-02
Coal-Burning
Automobiles in
Use in Germ any
Fuel Is anthracite and
Engine Is a MOdi.
fled Diesel.
Bv the Associated Press.

AACHEN, Germany. February l.
put in another scuttle of coal, the
German automobilist soon will be
saying as he pulls up at filling
station: Il have long way TO go
today"
Actually the German highways still
are full of misunderstanding automo-
biles, but the coal burning motor al
ready has been built here and IS
hauling passengers.
The fued used is anthracite, and
the motor really is a Diesel engine,
slightly modified; so slightly, in fact,
that it can be transformed into an
ordinary oil-burning Diesel whenever
oil is cheaper than coal.
Use of anthracite as motor tuel
greatly interests the government, in
asmuch as Germany produces very
little oil. while large quantities OF
anthracite are mined here.
Evening star., 1936-02-02
PROBE Of L|GGETT
CHARGES PUSHED
Grand Jury Continues Its
Secret Investigation as
Trial Progresses.
Bv the Associated Press.


MINNEAPOLIS, February IA
secret investigation into alleged condi-
tions criticized by the recently assas-
Sinated Walter W. Legett, was pushed
today by the county grand jury.
The jurors went ahead with their
inquiry into alleged vice and liquor
conditions while the prosecution and
defense prepared for the resumption
Monday Of the trial Of 1sadore Kid
Cann) Blumenfeld. agent for whole
sale liquor company. who is accused
of killing Liggett with machine gun
last December 9.
With its case already including
identiflcations of Blumenfeld by Llg-
gett's widow and Wesley Andersen
both witnesses of the Staying, the
prosecution was reported today pre-
pairing to seek permission to introduce
e machine gun in evidence to show
the jury the type Of weapon the State
and its ballistics experts contend killed
the militant publisher. Mrs. Liggett,
VINO aided her husband and is carry
ing on his paper. was on the stand
when court adjourned Friday. She
is to be recalled Monday.
The grand jury now in session was
the second to consider alleged vice
liquor law enforcement-two subjects
Liggett dealt with extensively in his
Midwest American. The first jury.
asserting racketeering threatened to
envelop the citys business, returned
no indictments for lack of sufficient
evidence. 1t also charged liquor law
enforcement was ineffective, which
police promptly denied
The present body thus far has acted
against seven liquor dealers, indicting
them for perjury in not reporting con-
victions for liquor law violations.
Meanwhile, the City Council, con-
sidering the statues of liquor sale
license applications of 26 places where
violation recently occurred, voted to
hold up all licenses until Tuesday,
a day after renewals are due. Mayor
Latimer said he believed dealers whose
applications had not been questioned
would be permitted to carry on until
new permits are issued.
Evening star., 1936-02-02
~ TRAFFIC
f&coNvIcTIoNs
SECOND OFFENSE SPEEDING.

SECOND OFFENSE SPEEDING.
John r. Graham, l48 w street. 35
miles. S25.
Frederick A. Allen, 4456 Conduit
road. 35 miles, S25.
Rupert G. Fogle. Maryland, 80
miles, S25.
FIRST OFFENSE SPEEDING.
Charles E. Carnes, 9l3 Sixth street
southwest, 81 miles. $40.
David Davenport, Alb A street
northeast, 35 miles. Sl2.
Atlas P. Carson, 800 Venable place,
As miles. Sl8.
Johnnie Warren, Virginia, "a miles,
$40.
Ned A. Bord. 31O0 Connecticut ave-
nue., 38 miles, SIS.
Fred w. Llewellyn, Maryland, IS
miles, $40.
Gus T. Chaconas, 3o65 NJ street, IS
miles, $40.
BENJAMIN H. Minovitz, 425 Colum-
bia road. 38 miles, SIS.
Vincent Amoroso, 453l Illinois ave-
nue.. 36 miles. So
John G.. Helvin, 1912 Warren street.
38 miles, S13.
Joseph P. Walshe, 4190 Wheeler
place northeast, as miles, $40.
Ray Davis, 1911 Euclid street, "a
miles, $40.
Charles E. Mattingly, Maryland.
35 miles, $40.
William j. Williams, Ohio. "a miles.
$40.
Henry o. Clock, Maryland, "a miles.
$40.
Robert L. Fitz, 1925 Fifth street,
40 miles, sl8.
Leonard r. emmett, Maryland, 38
miles. SIS.
Evening star., 1936-02-02
CREMATION IN TRUCK
OF 20 INVESTIGATED
Fatal Burning Of Negro Convicts
in Cage-like Vehicle in
Alabama Probed.
By the Associated Press,

BY the Associated Press.
SCOTTSBORO, Ala, February l.
The findings of an official board OF
inquiry we're en- route to Montgomery
tonight after a day of investigation
here into the cremation of 20 state
colored convicts in a cagelike truck
yesterday.
AS the board adjourned 1t was an
nounced nothing of its findings would
be made public except through Gov
Bibb Graves on whose orders the m
vestigation was conducted.
Bodies of the 20 Negroes who were
burned to death when drum OF gaso-
line ignited and reduced the truck to
a crumpled steel frame, were placed
in prison coffins for return to relatives
for burial.
The two surviving convicts, Paul
Dawson, serving to years for grand
larceny, and John Stokes, under sem
tence of 4 to 10 years for burglary,
we're removed to the convict hospital
this afternoon.
Physicians said both had good
chances to recover unless complica-
tions set in. Both were questioned by
the board today.
Evening star., 1936-02-02
NEGLIGENCE BLAMED
FOR TRAIN COLLISION
Railroads Push Investigation of
-. Why Signal Was Not
Observed
By the Associated Press.

BY tne Associated Press,
CINCINNATI, February 1.-Wilbur
r. Kellogg, manager of the Cincinnati
Terminal Co., asserted tonight failure
to observe a signal caused the COL
hsion Of two fast passenger trains
IN which 40 persons were injured late
Lst night.
He said "as far as it had gone" an
Inquiry conducted by the terminal
company and the two railroads con-
cerned had not determined which train
failed to observe signal.
The investigators expect to fix the
responsibility next week, Kellogg
said.
The Chesapeake g. Ohio and the
louisville g. Nashville Railroad Co.'S,
which operated the trains, are taking
part In the inquiry.
The wreck, which occurred shortly
before midnight, sent the coal tender
and express car of the L. g. Ms
Southland passenger train hurtling
from 60-foot trestle on which it col
lided with the C. g. O.'s Sportsman.
Evening star., 1936-02-02
CATHOLICS ORGANIZE
MEXICAN EXILES AID
Archbishop Michael ]. Curley
Heads New Commission.
Pope Blesses Work.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, February 1.-Creation
of commission to aid Roman Catho-
lies who have been exiled from Mexico
and others who are suffering because
of the administration of religious laws
in that country" was announced today.
The new organization, which will
be known as the Catholic Bishops
Commission. Inc, for Mexican Relief.
was authorized by the hierarchy of
the United States, and is headed by
Archbishop Michael J. Curley of Bal
timore.
1t will begin its activities shortly.
At offices of the commission it was
said this message had been received
by Archbishop Curley from Cardinal
Pacelli, papal secretary of state:
1.-The Holy Father learns with deep
satisfaction of the decision of the
American Episcopate to raise funds
for the prosecuted and impoverished
Mexican bishops, priests and semi
narians. He warmly commends this
holy initiative and invokes Gods
blessings for its success. He bestows
upon contributions his apostolic bene-
diction."
Evening star., 1936-02-02
CLUE COUGHED UP

MATAWANT, N. j., February 1
R.-John F. Flood today literally
coughed up the clue which may en-
able ballistic experts to determine VINO
shot him in the back OF the neao TWO
years ago.
Flood, then a policeman, was shot
when he was answering a signal box
early one morning. The bullet hao
lodged so close to the spinal column
that physicians declared any opera
ton would be too dangerous.
Today Flood complained OF a pain
in the back of his neck, and a fit OF
coughing seized him. The bullet
popped out Of his mouth.
Evening star., 1936-02-02
FARM BENEFITS ASKED

WACO, Tex, February l tP)-Two
thousand Texas farmers voted unanl-
mously today for a constitutional
amendment to "equalize agricultural
benefits with those received by indus
try under the tariff
Gathered from $50 counties they in
dorSed the seven-point program agreed
upon at the farm conference in Wash
ington January 10 as part OF seven"
point program of their own, urged It's
speedy enactment and asserted their
continued faith in the President and
his administration.
Evening star., 1936-02-02
SIGNS AFFIDAVIT.
Havana Lawyer Says He Saw risen

Havana Lawyer Says He Saw Fisch
Letter.
Special Dispatch to The Star.
HAVANA, February 1.-Arturo Con-
zalez Alfonso, young Cuban lawyer,
who says he saw letter signed by the
late Isidor Fisch, from whom Bruno
Richard Hauptmann says he received
ransom money in the kidnapping and
murder OF Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr..
today signed an af1idavit to that effect
before Havana detectives.
Ignacio Calvo, inspector OF detec-
tives, announced that the affidavit
would be held here until "all the
points in Alfonso's statement are con-
firmed." Following this investigation,
the results will be sent to Gov. Harold
G. Hoffman of New Jersey.
Copyright. 1850
Evening star., 1936-02-02
CULKIN FLAYS NEW DEAL
'TEST-TUBE STATESMEN
Charges Roosevelt "Thwarted
and Belittled" Constitutional
Government.

BY the Associated Press.
OSWEGO. N. Y, February l.
Lashing at "test-tube craftsmanship"
and political parasites" Representa-
tive Francis D. Culkin, in an address
before members of the Republican
Congressional Committee of the thirty
second district today, asserted con-
stitutional government "has been
thwarted and belittled by the Presi-
dent himself"
"The distinguished President per-
mitted Field Marshal Farley and the
brain-trust to write off and destroy
the influence of men like Senator
Glass of Virginia, former Gov. Smith
of New York, Gov. Ritchie of Mary
land, and every other citizen of either
party who believed in the Constitution
and the American plan of govern
ment," he said.
Evening star., 1936-02-02
Barrister Criticizes Boobies.

LONDON. A court room was
shocked to hear Barrister E. w. Wal
dron charge British boobies with sub
iecting his two young clients to a
third degree examination like one
in an American cinema" The lawyer
said the bobbies told his clients to
come clean or else"
Evening star., 1936-02-02
Fugitiye Prefers Jail.

WARSAW-Wladyslaw Ciela es-
capped from prison after serving part
of a five-year sentence. A few days
later he gave himself up, saying he
preferred to spend the Winter in the
prison rather than be free man
without money.
Evening star., 1936-02-02
Line Orders More Planes.

LOS ANGELES, February ! (P.-
Orders for 10 24-passenger planes.
adding to recent order for the same
number, we're placed today by Amer
ican Airlines. The fleet of 20 is ex-
pected to be in operation by Mid
summer.
Evening star., 1936-02-02

like other Germans, must be pressed
into the Nazi mould" Moraller
added that he would like to demand
that the artist cease thinking Of him.
self as something better than
laborer We are quite satisfied If he
isn't worse than laborer."
Evening star., 1936-02-02
Girls Warned of Hardships.

BERLIN.-Girls drafted to land
work may expect no bed of roses,
warned the Arbeitsman, official organ
of the labor front. They must get
accustomed" it said, "to chapped
hands and stiff backs. to straw mat
tresses no beauty aids, no creature
comforts of any kind"
Evening star., 1936-02-02
Ranks Distribute Bonuses.

LONDON.-Two British banks, the
Midland and the Westminster, cele-
brated their centennials by distribut-
ing bonuses totaling S2,000,000 to their
staffs. Shareholders were also given
a special 2 per cent bonus.
Evening star., 1936-02-02
Casket of Princess Removed.

WINDSOR, England.-The casket
containing the body of Princess Vic
toria, sister of the late King George,
has been removed from the Albert
Memorial Chapel at Windsor Castle
to lie beside that of Queen Victoria
in the burial ground of the royal
mausoleum at Frogmore.
Evening star., 1936-02-02
QUIZZED IN SLAYING
Frenchwoman Held in London
"Bumping-Of" Murder.

111 P1]16
PARIS, February Sunday @.-
Police announced early today they
were holding for questioning French
woman, who, they said, had admitted
that the victim in what was called
England's first dumping off" murder
had been killed in her Soho nat in
London.
Police said the woman, Margarite
Simone Ferrero, asserted the victim,
Max Kassel, had been slain after
quarrel over money matters, They
said a Frenchman, Charles Edouard
Lacroix, whom they held with her,
had denied persistently having had
any part in the murder.
Evening star., 1936-02-02
Newspapers Boot Price.

TOLEDO, Ohio. February (P).-All
Toledo daily newspapers will sell for
3 cents a copy beginning Monday. The
Toledo Blade and NeWs-Bee an
nounced the increase from cents to-
day. The Morning Times advanced
the price December Is, 1880.
Evening star., 1936-02-02
Dies of Broken Heart.

BEZIERS, France.-It is being said
here that CASTOR Bruguier died of q
broken heart over the death of his
two trained lions. The beasts were
shot and killed after they had broken
from their cages and fatally clawed
a butcher, Their trainer died short
time later.
Evening star., 1936-02-02
CARDENAS' COUSIN SLAIN
Chief of Inspectors of Mexican
Federal District Shot.

6UGTdI OISLIICt 0I1Ut'
MEXICO, D. F., February l R.-
Benito Higareda, chief of inspectors OF
the federal district and cousin OF
President bazaro Cardenas, was shot
to death today in saloon in the sub
urb of Mixcoac.
Police said the saloon owner told
them six men entered the place and
fired almost simultaneously at Hlga-
reda, who was hit by 10 bullets.
Gen. Vincent Gonzalez, chief OF
police Of the federal district, said he
had obtained information of a po-
litical quarrel.
Evening star., 1936-02-02
Trivial Things
That Make
a World
Vessel Which Took Lind.
berghs Abroad Returns
With Whisky.
Iv the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
BELFAST, Ireland.-The American
Importer-the vessel which brought
the Lindberghs from America--was
loaded for return voyage to America
with. record cargo Of 1000 cases OF
Irish whisky.
Evening star., 1936-02-02
"Victims" Defend Loan Sharks.

LISBON.-The staunchest de-
tenders OF some so Portuguese loan
sharks. arrested in a recent dripe.
Were the prisoners oUn "Utctins."
They pleaded for the release OF the
prisoners so they could borrow
nOneU"
Evening star., 1936-02-02
Former Harvester Head Dies.

OJAI. Calf, February OH. r.
Perkins, II, retired former president
of the International Harvester Co..
died here today in hotel. The body
will be sent to Chicago, his home.
Evening star., 1936-02-02
: PLAY AS HOME BURNS

Bridge Hostess and Guests Dis
cover Fire Too Late.
ORONOCO. Mo. R).-Mrs. Chester
Smith and her guests played bridge
while her home burned.
1t was the dummy" who discovered
tie flames, but not soon enough. The
house and contents were destroyed,
including the bridge score.
Evening star., 1936-02-02
Storks Increase with Babies.

BERLIN.-There may be leg
endary connection bet,Deen storks
and babies in general, but there
seems to be a real one in Germany.
Coincidentdlly with the birth
rate uhich increased BY % per cent
since Nazis are ,paging their fight
for more children, the number OF
sto7kS in Germany has increased
By approximately 40 per cent, ac-
cordino to a bird control station"
Evening star., 1936-02-02
American Girls Appraised.

LONDON. - Mistinguette, idol Of
French music halls couple of decades
ago. said on a recent trip to London:
English girls are certainly pretty, but
they lack that chic quality and sex
appeal which make American dancers
so popular"
Evening star., 1936-02-02
Taxi Drivers Offered Bonus.

BERLIN N.-Reversing the American
complaint that you can never find
taxi when you want one, Nazis have
decided that in Berlin there is an
annoying overabundance of cabs for
hire. So drivers are offered 1000
marks apiece if they will retire from
the business in accordance with the
Reich plan to reduce the number of
active taxis from 5000 to 5000 in the
capital.