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The Washington times., 1936-06-23

in the trade appears to favor maintenance of the recent
price advances.
Automobile production Though holding up last week off
only slightly retail sales continue surprisingly good aided
doubt by the distribution of the bonus.
Cotton manufacturing has picked up further, stimulated
by the strength cotton prices which has induced purchases
of goods While lumber production has declined this may
be regarded wholesome correction of overproduction
The least encouraging figures from the railways
Passenger traffic excellent but the movement of freight
indicated by oadngs remains distinctly backward.
Wholesale trade reports however, suggest growing optimism
concerning fall business and with building activity gradually
expanding and the industry active it to
how caroadngs fail gain The expansion in wholesale
ordering is very favorable symptom
Retail sales in sections have been but moderately a
fecd by the bonus distribution yet though somewhat
spotty, fair to good, with Improvement probable.
Commodity prices considerably week led by grains
cotton hogs and lard Flour cotton CLOTH and cottonseed oil
followed suit Rubber higher The chief declines
in tin and silk but the zinc market weaker
The chief factor the advance the less favorable
outlook for crops and accordingly it not favorable
indication for the long would otherwise be- The
effect of the deficient ubso which previously
mentioned is showing up and spring wheat in the North
well late winter wheat in the Kansas area threat
ened So farmer purchasing power may be hurt.
Politically the been encouraging to bust
Congress has last disbanded without passing the new
Guffey BILL and leaving tax bill not quite bad that
proposed by Mr. Roosevelt While the RobnsonPatman bill
passed. its chief effects ~ place the burden of
proof that price differentas justified by upon the
defendants and 2) to prohibit osseader sales for the
purpose of driving competition It may help
stores.
The chances of getting rid of the New Deal have been
improved both by the reorganization the Republican party
and by the rise of thirdpary movement which will de-
prve the New Dealers of part their unatc fringe The
people beginning to realize that Fareyism import
ant part of Rooseveltism.
1t would be mistake however, to get optimistic
the political situation One that the tax increase
either corporations their stockholders pretty drastic
and that additional burdens placed upon holding COM
panies The WahHeay bill fixes wage-and-hour standards
on Government contracts 3 per cent voted
farm mortgages Will the January session of Congress be
any less radical?
Owing to the activity of the Lewis faction of organized
labor (and its tenp with the New Deaers the danger of
serious strikes is unfortunately remote
The Washington times., 1936-06-23
Money Market

NEW YORK, June % LN.s).-Bank-
ers' acceptance market remained quiet
with nominal rates 3-16 to u per cent
for 80, so, and 80 days; u per cent to
3-16 per cent for 120 days. and q to
5-16 per cent for $50 and 1sO days.
Commercial paEer market was mod
erately active. with rate unchanged at
Y of 1 per cent.
Time money was offered at IL per
unchanged.
Call money renewed at per cent,
unchanged.
The Washington times., 1936-06-23
Cotton Goods

NEW YORK, June % U.N.S.).-Cot-
ton goods markets were somewhat
quieter today than in recent sessions,
as buyers devoted themselves princi-
pally to the filling of odd constructions
on which their stocks were short.
The price tone was firm. however,
and while sales were not as heavy as
they have been, the market was by no
means an entirely dull affair. Some
mills were quoting 4 cent above the
average price for various constructions,
but were out of the market at these
uuotatio
The Washington times., 1936-06-23

Don't miss the opening chapters
of Luxury Model" by May Chris
tie, starting Monday in this news
paper.
The Washington times., 1936-06-23

picture or Well-SuSIdlneu NolulHe CHdC ID
likely to continue into the summer.
Last week brought further contra-sea-
sonal gain in steel production, chiefly owing
to the effect of price advances in driving in
advance ORDERS but helped by the smallness
of the seasonal decline in automobile and
farm implement demand. Buying of rails is
picking up and freight car buying continues
fairly active.
Although Mr.. Roosevelt has ordered pro-
cedure against steel makers on the ground
of collusion in making bid prices, sentiment
The Washington times., 1936-06-23
AYTVT While the Robinson Patman
II IA ~ II, Bill Was Passed, It May
Ia IA - - Even Help the Chain Stores
By LEWIS HANEY

Professor of Economics, New York University
For the eighth week in succession there has been little
change in the of business activity The gen.
been slightly upward however, suggesting the
The Washington times., 1936-06-23
Washington Stock Market

SALES
Potomac Electric 51as pfd, SO
1121a; 4@112k.
American Surety q Transfer Co.,
10@258.
AFTER CALL
Potomac Electric IS pfd 2@110.
SOLO
Washington Gas S. 1860, $4,000
@119.
Mengenthaler Linotype, 40
As.
Capital Traction IS, $500@90A,
$1,000@e0B, $500@9OB
Tuesday, June %, 1886.
The Washington times., 1936-06-23

Canada
Montreal FUNDS in New York, II per
cent discount.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-04-23
MASONS CLOSE
CEREMONIES At
FETE TONIGHT
Thousand Expected for Re-
union; Initiation to
PreCede 1t.

More than 1000 members are ex-
pected to attend the reunion BAN
quet tonight at the Scottish Rite
Cathedral which is to close the cere-
monies of the spring convocation
class of candidates receiving de-
grees.
Charles Milton Newcomb, Della
Ware, o.. humorist ana lecturer, is
to speak on What Is It to Be an
Americana"
DR.. Gaylard M. Leslie, Fort
Wayne, supreme council deputy for
Indiana, and Alfred M. Glossbren-
ner, Indianapolis, council member,
are to be guests of honor.
Ritualistic work is to be concluded
this afternoon with presentation of
the twenty first degree, william F.
Kruger. second lieutenant COM
mander, presiding, and of the
thirty-second degree. Lee S. Busch,
commander chief of Indiana Con-
sistory, and large cast are to be in
charge of the latter presentation.
Officers of all bodies are to partici-
pate.
Candidates yesterday took the
name of the Fletcher w. Boyd class
in honor of the former superinten-
dent of the Masonic Home at
Franklin. A son of the late Mr.
Boyd is a member of the class.
Glass officers are Charles H. Ar
mold, indianapolis, president; Ar
mold E. Riggs, Anderson, first vice
president; Joseph L. Quinn Jr
Thorntown, secretary treasurer
Fletcher E. Boyd, Franklin, histo-
rian, and Ralph M. Lett, Indianapo-
lis, orator.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-04-23
HOME EXHIBITS
CREATE SALES.
SURVEY SHOWS
exposition Visitors Report.
ed as Displaying a
Buying Mood

Visitors at the Indianapolis
Home Show are lin buying mood"
and more sales may be traced to
the exposition than in any previous
year. survey by the management
disclosed today.
The Federal Housing Administra-
ton reports that thus far 66 poten-
tiah borrowers for aggregate loans
of $250,000 have beeen interviewed.
Home appliances for city and
out-of-town prospects is leading all
other departments in sales, with
building materials. refrigerating,
heating and water plants reporting
good sales.
Exhibitors say that injuries con-
corning products are from 100 to
$50 per cent greater than at pre-
yious shows.
Concession Business Good
While exhibitors report num-
Der of sales at the show, they say
that many visitors are making
their purchases at the dealers
stores.
Concession stands say that their
business is improved, and members
of the Allied Florists predict that
many visitors will attempt to land
scape gardens and lawns resem-
bling those at the show.
A survey of several exhibitors dis
closed today that the following
items already have been sold -
complete bathroom, water softener,
electric pump, bathroom fixtures,
insulating jobs with rock wool,
stokers, sash and doors, wall board,
30 gas ranges, ironers, refrigerators
and sewing machines.
The show IS to continue through
Sunday at the Manufacturers
Building, Indiana State Playground.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-04-23
FARM LEADER
FAV0RS STATE
CROP CONTROL
KWanians Hear Purdue Man
Discuss Regulation OF
Agriculture by Laws.

Because the Supreme Court has
questioned the right of Congress
to legislate on such matters as
agricultural control, every farming
state should pass its own regulatory
laws, Thomas A: Coleman, assistant
director, Purdue University expert
mental station, told Kiwanis men,
bers yesterday.
Because soil conservation, the adj
ministration's substitute for the
AAA, is at the basis of the problem
of farm production, it is con-
structive, he said. However, such
control must be placed on state
basis, he said, to be sure of no kick
back from the Supreme Court.
THE farmer represents one-third
of the buying power in the state.
If you want the farmer to buy your
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-04-23

But no such luck said Mr.
Smith. "All I got to do was pay
the duty on it. The champagne, .of
rare vintage, was sent by the
Mayor of Vincennes, France, to
Joseph w. Kimmel, mayor of Vim
cennes, Ind 1t is to be used, or
some of it is to be used, by Miss
Virginia Kimmel, daughter of the
mayor, when she christens the new
Vincennes, in Quincy, Mass.
Mr. Smith still has the cham
payne in his vault He is waiting
for the mayor of Vincennes to come
to claim it, He hopes, but not with
much faith. that Mayor Kimnel
will forget all about it.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-04-23
STORY PLACES SECOND
Indianapolis Author Wins in Child
Life Magazine Contest.

Mrs. Jeanette G. Nolan, wife of
Val Nolan, United States district
attorney, was runner-up in a prize
story contest conducted by Child
Life Magazine, it was announced
today. She is the author of 1.-The
Young Douglas" and Second Best.
Her winning work was THE
Raiders Are Riding a story of the
Civil War"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-04-23
HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS
SEE FRANKLIN COLLEGE
266 Pupils Enjoy Picnic, Tour, Ball
Game at Visit

Times Special
FRANKLIN, Ind, April 49, -
students were hosts to 266 Johnson
County High School seniors at an
all-day program yesterday.
The event, sponsored by Johnson
County Alumni Association, featured
picnic and visit to college build
ings, classrooms, fraternity and
sorority houses.
Following the picnic, given by
Blue Key and Gold Quill organiza-
tions, Robert Hougham, state teach
ers' retirement fund secretary, and
James Pease, college senior, spoke.
Later the graduating pupils were
guests at the Franklin Indiana Cen
trail baseball game.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-04-23
JAIL BREAKER Is NABBED
Fugitive From Evansville Is Taken
in Florida, Authorities Report.

By United Press
EVANSVILLE, Ind, April 23.-
Fred McClane, SO, who escaped from
Vanderburgh County Jail last Feb
ruary, has been captured in Jack
sonville, Fla, authorities here were
notified today.
McClane was awaiting trial on a
charge of vehicle theft when he es-
capped.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-04-23
Newspaper Publisher Is Dead

By United Press
NEW YORK, April pa. r
Holcombe. former managing editor
of the New York Herald Tribune
died of pneumonia last night al
Salisbury, Md. He had published
the Eastern Shore Times at Ber-
lin, Md since 1882. He was SO.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-04-23
APRIL g, 1896

goods you should aid IN securing
state legislation on farm crop con-
troll" he said.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-04-23
Local Man Found Dead

Times Special
FORT WAYNE, Ind, April 23.-
John j. Loskill, 20. of 1901 E. Wash
ington-st, indianapolis, was founc
dead in his room at local hote
here early today.
DR.. Walter E. Kruse. Allen County
coroner, said Loskill had been deao
two days
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-04-23
WIFE HELD IN STABBING
Wealthy Brooklyn Realtor Reported
in Critical Condition.

By United Press
NEW YORK, April 23.-Rudolf j
Kruger, Sc, wealthy Brooklyn real
estate dealer, was stabbed seven
times with a carving knife in his
bed today. He was taken to Madi-
son Park Hospital in critical con-
clifton. His pretty brunei wife, Lo-
retta, 30, was taken to the Wander
veer Park Station for questioning.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-04-23
JOHN T0RRIO Is NABBED
IN LIQUOR TAX PLOT
Former Capone Foe Accused in
S1,000,OOO Conspiracy.
BIZ United Press

pA3vVVsUVV NuitSPti aye
BIZ United Press
NEW YORK, April 23.-John Tor
RIO, boss of Chicago gangland until
Al Capone ran him out of town,
and New York's current public
eremy, was hustled TO the Federal
building today for questioning and
arraignment on charges of conspir-
ing in $1000,0O0 liquor tax evasion
scheme.
Captured by Treasury agents as
he called at the White Plains post
office for passport on which he
planned to go to italy, Torrio was
kept overnight in police headquar-
ters. Then he was put in the line
up. so city officers could see the
man they had been hunting for
months.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-04-23
French Colleague Sends
Wine to Indiana Mayor
Champagne From VincenneS France, to Be Used in
Christening Cruiser by Miss Virginia KmmeI.

Will H Smith collector of pretty today
When champagne addressed to the collector
sending
of heirre
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-04-23
pIMpLE
VICTIMS
TRUE STORY

Here's remarkable tribute to Cuticura from
one who suffered from externally caused
pimples, telling how to obtain quick relief.
my face 10as disfgured for about fvs
gears and l used different remedies
cakes of Cmticura Soap and tins
of Cuticurd Ointment. l had no mors
pimples." Miss B., So. Car.
e5c. all druggists. FREE sample, write
cuticurs, Dept. B1, Maiden, Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-13
LITCHFIELD (. O.P.
 RENEW ACTIVITIES
Outing at Highland Lake Saturday, August P to
 Open Campaign

Pre-eampaign activities of the LitehAeld county republican organ iXation will start Saturday, August a, with an outing and meeting at Highland lako, Winsted, according to an announcement today by the executive committee.
 Tho program arranged for the August meeting is different from any heretofore conducted by the county group, which had . period of remarkable growth last winter and spring. Members and their fam- flies will gather in tho morning to enjoy water sports and picnic lunch which they themselves will provide.
 At a o'clock there will be meet. ing in tho dance hall, at which the principal speaker will be Judge Raymond Baldwin Of Stratford, Others arc also scheduled to ap- pear and an entertainment program will augment the speaking.
 In order that the several hun- dred expected to bo present will be able to hear all that is said, q pub lio address simplifying system will Do installed,
 Rep. Chauncey Y, Hutchings of Harwinton, president, will preside.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-13
ORCHESTRA PLAYS
 AT CAMP PALMER

Camp Palmer held quite an uns usual campfire program last night, the treat of the evening being the latest populuar dance music as in- Gapreted by Ken Peterson and his orchestra from Derby. AS an added feature of the program which was under the direction of Frank Doe" Wiring of Derby, scotty Emerson rendered Q solo which was well received. Az usual, boxing bouts, which are greatly enjoyed by the boys, topped of the nights enter- tainment.
 Saturday the camp begins It's final period with the registration still very high. As Saturday Is also the Feast of the Assumption, high mass will be celebrated outdoors by the Rev. Father Mathieu, newly ap. pointed resident chaplain. Special dlspensation has been granted Camp Palmer by the Rt. Rev. Maurice McAuiliffe, Bishop of Hartford, al- lowing the celebration of mass out- doors.
 Tuesday night the campers of A Alley enjoyed an overnight hike to Keefe's Grove on Lake Zoar.
 This week the inter.college play
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-13
Prosecuting Attorney Recommends Nolle In
 Naugatuck Mans Case
Defendant on Two Serious Charges Aibi on Evasion Charge, Explains Reckless Driving
 Complaint - "Other Driver" Reimbursed

Daniel Wholan, a, of 10 Park street, Naugatuek, was given Q nolle on charges of reckless driving and svadlng responsibility by Judge Ed ward Mascolo in city court today after Prosecuting Attorney Charles eumma had explained that lnves. tlgatlon had disclosed no evidence supporting either charge, Whelan was arrested June 20 after his car had eolllded with another driven by Manuel pAvA of Naugatuck, on East Main street, and he had Allegedly left the scene of the accident,
 Second MlshAp
 Mir. summa said Whelan had been rendered unconscious in the Rccl- dent, and that he had been taken to Q doctor by . friend who then took him homo after promising to report to police headquarters, Enroute to tk police station, Mir. SummR said, an axle on the car broke and tho TO. port was not submitted,
 Whelan said the accident was due to a blowout on the loft front tire of his car, which threw his machine Into the path of that driven by Pava, Attorney Sidney Cassel, counsel for paVa, said that WhelNn had since mado restitution for the damage to h'" clients car,
 owner Lenlent
 Charged with breaking and en- terlng, Enos J. Kelly, Aa, of 8S LounSbury atreet, was given Q con. tiruanee to tomorrow for inveStlgR- ton by tho Vrobation ofilcer, Kelley was arrested last night by Super. numerAry Patrolman Raymond Grady, who said he found the men In tho restaurant, which had been closed for the night The owner of the establishment, who had been in Kelloy'a company earlier last night, said he did not believe the man in- tended to take anything.
 Bonds of SSb0 were called in tho case of Charles Hove, 90, of i002 East Main street, when neither Hove nor his counsel appeared in court, Ho was arrested yesterday on Q war. rant charging violation of the mos tor vehicle laws by state Trooper George Silvia, Detective Edward McElllgott and Motor pRtrolmAn John Culleton.
 Wife DeAtCr Jailed
 Ernest pesserAult, 3i, Of 20S South Main street, charged with breach of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-13
LOTTERY TICKET
 PLANT IS RAIDED

Holyokc, Mass, Aug, l3-tUPl-- Printing equipment valued at $2o,- 900 was Seised and ono arrest made la Q midnight raid by federal, state and local authorities on what was described as tho source Of tens ot thousands of fake lottery tickets.
 Absent at the time of the raid, William De Graf, alleged operator of the printing plant, was appre' hended later on the outskirts of the city. He faced Nrraignment before 0 U, 8. commissioner.
 Postal inspectors said they were seeking Daniel Lathrop, who Is free In 5000 bail after being indicted by Q federal grand jury Nt Boston in connection with $6O,0O0 Bean0 game at Worcester last fall.
 Inspectors Tennyson Jefferson and Nelson Tacy of the post ofiict department, state troopers from Northampton barracks, and Holyoke police joined in the raid on the building at 100 South street.
 Tn the basement, whose windows were boarded, the raiders found two printing presses, q cutter, 0 stitcher, Q folding machine, numbering dee vices, plates for printing treasury pool tickets, and other equipment. Two five-ton trucks were needed to haul away the confiscated articles
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-13
GRAND JURY TO
 BE CALLED IN

New Haven, Conn, Aug. 13.- (UP)-State'S Attorney Samuel Y. Hoyt prepared today to call 6 grand jury to obtain . first degree mur- der indictment against Joseph J. McElroy. confessed slayer of hoSpi- tal.maid Mrs Anna Mae Johnson, New Haven.
 McElroy remained in county jail infirmary, held incommunicado pending completion of the inquest into the murder.
 Meantime, the body of Mrs. John son was enroute to the homo of her mother at Centralia, III.
 The hospital maid was SlaShed across the throat from ear to ear late Monday night, and died shortly after.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-13
Alleged Hit-Ru Operator Exonerated
LITTLE GIRL IS
 NEAR SPANKING
Wrote Letter to President Roosevelt For $1OO or
 lie Would Die

Newark, Aug. l3.--(UP)-An H. year-old negro girl whose name police withheld must explain today why she threatened death to Presi- dent Roosevelt unless he left 9i0O in c nelghbor's back yard. Police thought they knew the answer. If they prove it to be right they prob- ably will recommend application of hair brush or house slipper to their young prisoner.
 President Never Got 1t
 President Roosevelt never got the letter, although it was addressed to President Roosevelt, White House, Washington, D. O., COD." It waA the "COD" that kept him from rec ceiving 1t, for the writer put no stamp on the envelope. The person who did get 1t was Betty Lightfoot, negro, who lives near the girl who wrote it. The letter bore Miss Light- foot's return address, with the add- cd inscription: "You c. D. fool" The postofflce returned 1t to her for postage.
 when bne Openeu Jne IeLter bHe read: Dear MT. Roosevelt: This is to notify you that you must leave $l00 in cash in my back yard, at No. lo6 South Sixth street, Newark, by tomorrow night. Otherwise you shall be killed" The address waa the Lights. She called police. Culprit Is Found
 Tn seeking someone who might have wished to embarraSs Light foot, she recalled having had words with 6 neighbor child about tres- | passing or her yard. A detective went to the chlld'S home. He found stationery similar to that on which the letter to MT. Roosevelt waA written and three letter sheets bearing the discarded beginnings of letters to the president. Police said the girl confessed. They left her at home but ordered her to appear at police headquarters today to explain her motives to higher authorities.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-13
GREEN TALKS OF
 GENERAL STRIKE

Rochester. N. r., Aug. l3.-(uP). The possibility of calling a gem eral strike in Syracuse was dis- cussed with William Green, presi- dent of the American Federation Of Labor, while he was in Rochester to address the annual convention of the Hotel and Restaurant Work CTS International Alliance. "I ad- vised the workers to continue as they are until an agreement Is reached between them and James II. Rand, Jr.. president Of the com pany." Green said.
 Green conferred with Francis P. Fenton, New England labor organ izer now in Syracuse: Clair B. Bel lows. an official of the union which called the Remington-Rand strike; and two women strikers of the Syracuse Remington-R Rand plant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-13
DESTROYERS TO
 MAKE FOR SPAIN

Washington, Aug. i3.-(UP) .-The destroyers Kane and Hatfield to- day were ordered by the navy de- partment to go to Spanish waters to relieve the battleship Oklahoma in the service of evacuating Americans from the civil war zone.
 The Kane Is now at Lewes, Del. and the Hatfield is enroute to Prove incetown, Mass. Both ships will go to the New York navy yard imfnes diately to be outfitted for their trip across the Atlantic and for their special service in the Spanish area. They will leave for Spain as soon as this outfitting is completed.
 The Oklahoma, the navy depart said, will remain in Spanish wa. ters until the relief ships arrive.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-13
SCHOONER GROUNDED

Boston, Aug. l3-(UP)-The 73- foot auxiliary fishing schooner Alice M. Doughty II of Portland. Me. with eight men aboard grounded on watch ledge near Cape Elizabeth in dense fog early today. according to e radio to coast guard headquar- ters.
 The patrol boat Thetis was aent to attempt to pull the Drighty free at high tide. The vessel was be- lieved in no immediate danger.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-13
WORK OF ART

Ills work declared . master- piece, Professor GonerOsO Ruggle- 70, treasures a letter of appreola- ton from Rev, William ,. Duane, former president of the University of F0rdham and until recently dl- rector 0f tho Catholic Laymen's retreat movement at Mt. Man. resa. A band of WRterburlans make an annual pilgrimage to Manresa