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The Washington times., 1936-06-15
May Sets Record
With IS Births
AID. &. Zoo

Although born in May, is young
sters have started life behind bars
here and nothing can be done
about it. In fact, residents are all
in favor Of keeping the young
sters there.
The youngsters are offsprings of
various animals at the Zoo. where,
according to DR.. William M. Mann,
director, IS blessed events" oc-
CURED during the last month.
The director added it was the
greatest month for births the Zoo
ever experienced.
Included in the new arrivals are
q baby llama, rhesus monkey,
four white fallow deer, four baby
buffalo, four japanese deer and
one Siberian ibex. Birth Of the
ibex in captivity, DR.. Mann de-
clared, was an event of major i'm
portance. He said he had never
heard of such a case before.
The Washington times., 1936-06-15
SITE FOR BOYS
CAMP BOUGHT

Purchase Of a 160-acre tract as
q site for a permanent summer
camp for the Metropolitan Police
Boys Club organization at Scot
land, Nd, on the Potomac River,
a few miles above Point Lookout,
has been made and construction
work will start in a few days.
It is hoped the camp will be
ready for occupancy by mid-July
and plans call for accommodating
1900 boys on a vacation Of one
week in "a bungalows to be
erected, each one housing eight
boys. A mess hall and recreation
hall also will be constructed.
On the farm a nine-room house
will be used as a headquarters
and infirmary. John p. MeShkoff, /,
director Of the club, said the site
was selected after a year Of search
for the best location.
The Washington times., 1936-06-15
u. 5. COLLECTS
LIQUOR TAX

International News service
The Department of Justice has
announced that the Govern
ment had collected $26S,242 as
taxes on the cargo Of the. ship
Doris, described as bearing the
largest quantity of alcohol seized
during prohibition"
Joseph Lawrence, director OF
the taxes and penalties unit Of
the Justice Department, said the
sum obtained from the sale of the
276,113 gallons of alcohol seized
represented only about one-half Of
the taxes actually due the Gov
ernment. Payment of the taxes
to the Treasury was authorized by
a Supreme Court ruling last
month.
The Washington times., 1936-06-15

Knowing the right time to purchase has saved
many family many dollar! The offerings
now in dependable Lifetime Furniture will
tempt even the most cautious buyer. Many
fine suites and pieces have been sharply re-
duced in price We do not like to mention
comparative prices, but when we do, you can
bet that the values are unusual. Besides these
comparative prices give you some idea OF how
remarkable these special values really are.
The Washington times., 1936-06-15
Italian Sanctions Up
Al Session June 26

LONDON, June IS UN.S).
The session of the League of Ma
tionS Council to deal with the
Ethiopian question and sanctions
against Italy has been called by
British Foreign Secretary Anthony
Eden for June 26, at which time
Britain is expected to move for
abolition Of sanctions.
The Washington times., 1936-06-15
has the
things People Want-and Today its Priced v the Lozvest!

TITS EASY TO GET the facts on "All
L. Three leading, low-priced cars.
Just look at them. compare size,
prices, features and style.
This friendly challenge has won
Plymouth's sensational success.
greater motoring satisfaction, value
and economy for more than a million
happy Plymouth owners.
The Washington times., 1936-06-15
Girl Staying Suspect
Is Feared Suicide

CHICAGO, June IS u.N.SO.
Pushing their search for Rinaldo
de Pietro, IS. suspected as the
slayer Of pretty Nella Panunzi.
23.year-old manager Of Q St.
Charles, H., tea room. Police
feared today that he had commit
ted suicide.
The Washington times., 1936-06-15

8 p. m. TIL annual steam: cat
excursion of the organization will
be held July 9 on the City of
washington.
The Washington times., 1936-06-15
Catholic Women Meet

Members Of the Catholic
Daughters of America will meet
at the willard Hotel tomorrow at
The Washington times., 1936-06-15

Look at the list Of features printed
here that give you more safety, econ
omy, comfort and trouble-free service.
Of "An Three" only Plymouth gives
you all of them. And Plymouth is the
only one with bOtha Safety-Steel body
and Hydraulic brakes.
Note the cooling and ignition fea-
lures. They give economy Plymouth
The Washington times., 1936-06-15
''DependabiIity and Economy

"ON EVERY JOB, my Plymouth gets
plenty of travelling over detours and
torn up streets" " says W. w. Donald
son, Road Contractor, Washington,
D. C. "I've owned Plymouths ever
since they were introduced. {. this is
my fifth . because they're comfort
able and never give me any trouble.
It's the easiest car on gas and oil l
ever saw -. a big item. Is it any won
der / boost Plymouths!"
The Washington times., 1936-06-15

owners are boasting of all over Am
erica . Is to "a miles per gallon. -.
sensationally low oil consumption.
There's the same engineering superb
ority in comfort, too, you'll find.
Be sure to drive the big, new 1886
Plymouth. Ask your Chrysler, Dodge
or De Soto dealer, today!
PLYMoUrHDWSIoNo OF CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Evening star., 1936-05-15
MUNITIONS SEIZED
WITH 4 CUBANS
Prisoners in Texas Refuse
to Give Destination
in Mexico.
Ey the Associated Press.

by the Associated Press
LAREDO, Tex, May 15.-A nys-
terious shipment of munitions, con-
signed for entry into Mexico, was
held up here today while authorities
questioned four Cubans.
Oficials of the Mexican govern
ment announced no permit had been
granted for importation of the arms
and an investigation was launched
to determine the source and destina-
ton of the war materials.
The Cubans, refusing to comment
on the shipments destination, were
questioned by authorities of Nuevo
Laredo, Mexico, after the shipment
Of five carloads was stopped here.
Washington UNIFORMED.
At Washington, State Department
officials said they had not been off,
eially informed of the shipment.
Secretary Hull said virtually all
dealers in arms, ammunition and i'm
plementS Of war had registered under
the neutrality act. He added that
activities of a few dealers were under
investigation, with view toward pos
sible prosecution for failure to reg
ster
A statement from District Attorney
John A. Walls of Laredo. quoting a
munitions concern representative as
saying the arms were intended for
Gen. Saturnino Cedillo, Mexican Sec
retary of agriculture, brought fat
denial from Cedillo.
Denying all knowledge of the mat
ter, the Mexican secretary. political
leader in San Luis Potosi, said:
IF I needed arms for San Luis
Potosi, would go about getting them
through the presidency or the secre-
tary of war"
Four Held, One Sought.
The four under arrest said they were
members of an organization in Cuba
known as "Frente Unico de Revolu-
cionaries Cubanos." Two were ar
rested here and two in Nuevo La
redo. Another was sought.
Secretary Cedillo discounted theo-
ry that CHbans may have used his
name and Office in an attempt to get
into Mexico arms destined for Cuba.
The arms. including rifles. bayonets,
tanks, machine guns, gas, mortars,
helmets, hand grenades, ammunition
and other equipment, were reported
by officers as coming from San Fran
cisco and Hartford, Conn. The first
carload, they said, arrived Tuesday.
Evening star., 1936-05-15
STEEPLEJACK LIFE DULL

LOS ANGELES R.-The following
things have happened to Steeplejack
Charlie England this week:
He fell 140 feet before catching in
maze of ropes; his trousers caught
fire from a blowtorch, and a pulley
fell on his head.
"Once a woodpecker lit on my
shoulder and began a TATTOO in the
region behind my ear" England re-
called. That, he said, was something
Evening star., 1936-05-15
BAND CONCERT.

United States Soldiers Home Mill
tary Band, bandstand, z pm. Satur-
day.
March. Amidst Thunder and Cam
non" Meinicke
Overture, "Athalia" -Mendelssohn
Suite romantic, Atlantis" (the Lost
Continent) -Safranek
!. Nocturne and Morning Hymn of
Praise; Q. A Court Function;
3. Love Thee (the Prince and
Aana); 4. The Destruction Of
Atlantis.
Scenes from the opera aida Verdi
Characteristic. African Dream
land" -Atwater
Waltz suite, "Ange d'Amour" (Angel
Of Love- Waldteufel
Finale, THE American Trumpeter"
Lake
Evening star., 1936-05-15

trated greetings via the s. s. Queen
Mary on her maiden crossing
The mayors of the five towns pre-
sented the greetings to Ambassador
Robert w. Bingham of the United
States for transportation to the name
sake towns.
Ambassador Bingham accepted the
greetings as q gesture Of cooperation
between the peoples of the two coun-
tries.
Mayor z. M. Ford of Hastings said
there were 80 Dovers, 10 Hastings,
Evening star., 1936-05-15
Deaf Mutes Make
Too Much Noise on
First Robbery Job
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, May 15.-A furious
pounding on the rear door of a
West Side grocery store yesterday
awakened residents of the vicinity.
who summoned police.
The officers found Philip Harrus,
%, and Gustav Kapsian. 20, bat
tering away at the portal with
bar.
whats the idea?" asked PATROL
man William Mangan. He got no
reply so he took the pair to the
police station.
Don't be too hard on us, it
was our first job pleaded Kap-
sian in a note written to Lieut..
Louis Klatzco. I'VE didn't know
we were making so much noise"
They convinced officers they
were both deaf and mute.
Evening star., 1936-05-15
Fish Introduction
Uses Time Allotted
To Borah on Radio
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEWARK, N. j.. May 15.-A
half hour on a radio network
which had been allotted to Sen
ator Borah last night was used
entirely by Representative HAM
ilton Fish, his Eastern campaign
manager. who introduced him.
Borah, however, explained that
he did not want to talk oyer the
radio because OF "the difficulty
Of conveying the message in half
an hour" The National Broad
casting Co. said commercial
commitments" prevented exten-
sion of the time.
Evening star., 1936-05-15
MRS. MOODY GOES EAST

Friends Believe Wimbledon Is
Her Ultimate Destination.
SAN FRANCISCO. May is Dr.
Helen Wills Moody left last night for
New York, ostensibly to exhibit oil
paintings next week, but friends OF
the tennis star believe her ultimate
destination Is Wimbledon, England
scene Of her spectacular comeback
triumph last year over Helen Jecobs.
Mrs. Moody parried questions on
the subject of defending her English
net crown, saying, II will make up
my mind while in the East. Really,
I haven't decided on going abroad,
although I should like to-"
Evening star., 1936-05-15
five Ryes, three Sandwiches and two
Romneys In the United States.
YFlannelfoot" Still Free.

Londons most elusive burglar, "Flan-
nelfoot," continues to battle Scotland
Yard, despite the fact that police are
in possession of his fingerprints and
photograph. He has been on the run
for year, and is one of the most
wanted crooks. He always works
alone.
Evening star., 1936-05-15
U. S. NAMESAKE TOWNS
TO RECEIVE GREETINGS

ey the Associated Press.
LONDON, May 15.-The 50 United
States towns named for the "cinque
ports" Of Hastings, Sandwich, Dover,
Romney and Rye will receive illus
Evening star., 1936-05-15
STEAMSHIPS.

WEST INDIES AND CARIBBEAN GUEST
cruises every week with the Great White
Fleet. II and 10 days. $fs5 and up. Ap-
ply Travel Agents or United Fruit Co.. Pier
3, North River. New York City.
Evening star., 1936-05-15

bounty for the snake. which was S
feet long.
Evening star., 1936-05-15
RATHER ON FISH LINE
Snake Caught in Bay In Florida
Quarter Mile Off Shore.

CLEARWATER, Fla. R.-The rat
tlesnake that Chester D. McMullen,
State attorney. caught was q long
way from home.
McMullen shared it with q fishing
line quarter mile from shore In
Clearwater Bay while he was on q
deep-sea fishing expedition.
The State attorney collected . 81
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-16
Boys Offered Free
 Course On Vessels
Opportunities of Career as Merchant Marine Officers
 Await Boys Between 10 and %

the duties of the watch in port and at sea.
 Students will join the training ship in the vicinity of New York harbor for the summer training period. Those completing the sum- mer course with a passing grade will be eligible to apply for Q scholar ship in the regular course.
 The regular course covers Q period of three years. The first two of these years the cadet spends cruising and studying on the training ship. For the third year the cadet is assigned to an ocean going steamship of one of the merchant marine lines. Fol- lowing the completion of these three years of sea service the cadet is eligible to take the officers exaIn- nation of the United States Bureau of Navigation and Inspection, De- partment of Commerce, for a cer- tificate as a third offlcer in the deck division of ocean going steamships in the merchant service of the United States. This is the highest certificate awarded by the bureau of navigation for that rank in soc faras 1t entities the oft1cer to serve ony size steamship on any ocean.
 Due to the fact that the number of accommodati available is lim- tied (those wishing to take advan- tage of this opportunity should write at once to the American Nau- tical Academy, National Training School for Merchant Marine Of ficers, Washington, D. c. ... ....
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-16
by NARD JONES 0 issb NsA Service, las.

sandra wlnksd at Helena. 'Thats Q secret Peter."
 DUT after dinner At the lodge that ID night, Helena told Peter Hena deFson the secret. While the ctheER were gathered around Q rearing logs fire, Peter and Helena he'd dritted out along tho path which led to- ward the lake.
 "T'm enjoying this % mucll,' Helena said. "You see, ! work in fEelvig's- land when gandra Leigh suRgested ! come along on the party was quite cverwhelmed." '"rhen you haven't known san- dra iong9" t
 Helena shook her head. Not more than Q month. And then only aS Q customer ct the store" Slr
 IEe looked at her sharply. "doodi A kindred spirit. .. ! don't know 9andras gang very well, either You sec" he smiled. q live in Q little town east of the mountains. Oh, we've street cars and 6 municipal debt-but we don't attempt t0 hold . candle to the metropolis you call your own." # That had been the beginning of Helena's understanding, this xeel- ing that, in Q measure, they were two people . bit out of their eie- ment Following the path down toward the lake, they had decided to take the catioo out on Sltoonllt waters. It was there on the lake that Peter Henderson had said, Y think I'm ifi love with you, Helena"
 And Helena had quickly inquired, "Is this . game9 A gaElle you've played befoTe9"
 NO, Helena. T1iat Is, I mean # it's Q game I've never played 1t before"
 "But you know nothing about me- Peter Henderson. And ! know iloth" ing about you"
 He looked ct her . long time be- fore he answered. Al I know I that I'm in love with you. Ana that's enough for me-" s.
 At that inpulsive confession, Hc. lena had taken the defensive. But she knew iil her heart that she had lost herself to Peter Henderson, quite as suddenly AS he insisted ne had lost himself to her.
 Then in the early-niofnins hours she had stared wide-eyed ct the ceiling of her room in the lodge. At last she had guccumbed to her rest" iesSness and gone down to the lake for Q swim, not realizing that upon her return she would confront Hen" dergotl.
 Swiftly te came down tho steps | to meet her. '1f you planned to | 10 for an carly swim, why didrpt you toll me?" he asked. TheFe in the privacy of tho forest dawn hh arms reached out for her, and te" lena felt herself trembling ia every fiber Of her young body.
 (To Be ContInueG)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-16
THOMASTON JUDGE
 FINES LOCAL MEN
Walter Mitchell and Frank Essex Pay For. Motor
 Vehicle Violations
Special to The Democrat)

Thonaston, July l6.-Two Wator- bury drivers were fined when ar- raigned in town court last. night be- fore Judge Alfred Pratt and Prose- cutor James Scott.
 Walter Mitchell of Huntingdon Place, Waterbury, who was arrested by Officer Henry simpson for vio- lating the rules of the road, pleaded guilty and was fined $6 and costs. He paid the total fine of Sl7.26
 Frank Essex of 38 Silver street, Waterbury, arrested by Officer James Ryan for speeding on Main street, pleaded guilty and was fined $i0 and costs, the total being $2l.26 The case was continued until Aug ust 26 for payment.
 David I. Rae of 2576 East Main street, arrested by Officer Ryan for violating the rules of the road, asked for a continuance which was grant, ed. Attorney w. Dawson represent ed the accused.
 Clifford Hotchkiss, & fire warden in a eco camp, asked for a weeks continuance which was granted on a charge of impersonating an off cer. He was arrested by Officer Ryan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-16

In order to acquaint the youth of America with the opportunities of Q career as officers in the United states Merchant Marine, the Amer lean Nautical Academy, National Training School for Merchant Mar inc Ofncers, Washington, D. O., arl- nounced today that boys and young men between the ages of 10 and % years will be allowed to secure practical ship experience on board q training vessel of the Academy within the period from July to October 1.
 The young men may remain on board ship for the entire period or for any shorter time they may wish, but not for less than two weeks.
 There is no tuition charge for any of the courses offered by the Aca- demy, and no obligation for future merchant marine, military or naval service of any kind is incurred by the young men.
 There is no charge for instruction nor for living quarters on board ship. The only required expense is for meals which are 48 cents each. Three meals are served daily.
 The schoolship to which the young men will be assigned is the Training Ship 'Marsala," a i've masted barkentine-rigged vessel of 2,5OO tons, 300 feet long, and 46 feet wide. The vessel was built in 19l9-2O and is one of the largest sailing ves- sels in the world.
 While on board ship cadets will receive free medical treatment when necessary. On Sundays the young men will be allowed to attend divine services at the churches of their respective denominations on shore.
 This Is the seventh annual sum- mer course offered by the Academy, and will be under the personal sue pervision of the captain command ant of the Academy who will be in command of the vessel.
 While on board ship the boys will follUw the regular daily ship routine and will be given practical instruc- ton In nautical subjects including zeamanship (ship's work), signaling, rowing, handling and the use of mos tor boats and life boats, swimming, lfle>saVing, and naval drills They also win receive instruction in the uae of Iifc buoys, first aid. the com nas8. l0g. and lead, ground tackle, and tha duties of lookcuts, as well q
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-16
Beginning Another Short Summer Serial
 by Ndrd Jones,
 an Outstanding Writer of Fiction

which had brought her to Crest Mountain Lodge. For two years she had worked In Helvig's big depart ment store, and 1t was only this spring that she had been given . department of her own. True, it was c small department; but 1t was on important especially during the summer months. 2 NToW she knew that she had been " wise to pay strict attention to the ultimatumS of Miss Landes, the personnel manager of Helvig's. She had been wise in taking home the little pamphlets which Miss LandeS handed out to her "claSs" of sales" girls. The majority of the girls seemed to think the whole thing . great joke, and only c few studied the pamphlets. "Why should I wor. " myself to death after hours2" Maisie Jensen had asked Helena. "Old man Helvig pays me for eight hours a day-and that's what I'm giving him. No more and no lesS."
 It did seem aS If Maisie got along quite as well as Helena Derrik. Both received the same salary, and cer. tainly Helena obtained no more con. sessions than the lightshearted Maisie. Nevertheless, Helena took Miss Landes seriously; and she studied the multigraphed pamphlets entitled Getting the Customers Confidence" and Courtesy" and' "You Are in Helvig's to sell-Not to Marry" Then one day, quite sud- denly, Helena was called Into Miss Landes' oftace. Trembling, she had taken the elevator to the fifth fioor and walked down the splotlesS hall. way to the door marked Personnel Manager.
 Good morning, Helena" Miss Landes had said, removing her glasses. Characteristically, she had come to the point ct once. Helena, do you know anything about SportS7"
 "Why, I'm afraid not" Helena had faltered.
 "surely you must know something about them," Miss Landes urged. At least you know what c smart woman should wear for swimming and tennis and" she waved her hand vaguely, well, badmintonW
 "Y-yeS, I think I do."
 Mss Landes replaced her spec tacleS. "QoodI And before fall you can learn something about the win. ter sports, too." She smiled ct Helena. "You see, Miss Little in the sportswear department s leav. ing the first of the month. thought you might like to have her place"
 Helena Derrik had gasped. The sportswear department was one Of the most important in Helvig's. It was important not so much be- cause of the volume of business, but because of the fact that 1t drew the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-16
TEMPLETON SENDS
 CHECK TO FIREMEN

In appreciation of the work done by firemen at the fire in his ware house June 2S, former Governor Charles 4. Templeton sent a $50 check to the fire department, it was reported at yesterdays meeting of the board of fire commissioners. The money was turned over to the pension fund. Fire Chief Thomas J. Lynch was given permission to at- tend the international convention of fire chiefs at Toronto July 26 to August 1.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-16
LIQUOR INDUSTRY
 PAYING BILLIONS
Second Only to Tobacco in Government Source of
 Revenue by Taxation

Providence, July l6-EnterIng its second day with more than 800 iil attendance, the National Conference of State Liquor Administrators wei told today that liquor, next to to- bacco, is the greatest industrial con- tributor to government income. Walter R. 0reeniee, general salei and advertising director for schen- ley Products O., New York, said that the liquor industry has yielded over two billions of dollars iTl taxes to state and federal governmenti since repeal.
 Taxes on the liquor industry now supply more than 12 per cent of the gincome of the federal government, he declared.
 Emphasizing the industry's con tribution to industrial recovery, Mir 0reenlee stated that more than one
 million men and women have been returned to work since liquor be- came legal.
 "The Schenley Products Company alone" he said, directly and indi- rectly gives employment to more than 47,000 persons.
 Large sums of money that form- erly went into the financing of or- ganized law-breaking have been turned by our industry to legitimate trade ehannels" he c0nkinlied s1TO- day these dollars are at work creat- ing purchasing power-the very es- sence of industrial recovery.
 "These economic blessings have not been purchased at the cost oi social loss," he concluded. For fl is definitely Q matter of record that crimes of violence, alcohol aw vio- lations and deaths from alcoholism have been decreased since repeal"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-16
LOCAL POLICE TAX
 ESTIMATED AT $3.53

The per capita cost of the police department in Waterbury is 93.s3. according to 6 report from the bu- reau of census in Washington. The figure for Waterbury is lower than that of the other large cities of the state, although ali were higher than the general average for cities Of their slxc. Police costs here during lhe fiscal year is5l were sS6l,io1.